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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
AUXILIARY POLICE
 SELECT OFFICERS.
Milton Persky Chosen Is
 President of Volunteer <
 Group; Ask Street Duty

Milton Persky was elected prea4-s dent of the Waterbury auxiliary police force last night at rnest- ing of the group held in the drtiE room of headquarters. Other os-y ficers include: vice president, Ap1s thony LaPore, treasurer, Joseph Miller; secretary, Cosmo Rometo; rgeant-at-arms, Sebastian Calvo..,.
 The auxiliary force was dividsds into seven precinct units, as was. suggested at meeting some wee'sSs ago. James McGeever was named leader of the Bunker Hill section;, Anthony LsPore, Town Plot; Henry Menard, South end: Edward Nor1 mand, East end; Peter J. LabodaG north end: Charles Goggins. Over- look and Willow and John Vrot3oas Waterville. s
 Added pressure will be but on tie police authorities, 1t is understocds to get them to agree to the auxill- aries doing street duty with regular officers, for experience. The mat ter has been pending for some time, and 1t is believed that the chief ob-
 stacle, lack of insurance in case. of injury, has been removed. The regular duty question will be dis cussed by the executive committee in a session next Wednesday atl 7:30 p. m. in Room 229, BrowfE building. Annual dues of one dol!T@ will be payable at the next ms x ing. ''-M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
FORTY NEW HOUSES ON FEDERAL SITE
Government to Increase Housing Facilities at
 Warner Gardens

Forty new buildings, each con sisting of four two-room apartments will be constructed at the Warner Gardens federal housing project on Long Hill, it was reported today, Construction is expected to start soon and be completed by late spring, a,
 Each of the new units will accom- modate two persons, and will be suitable for light housekeeping. The plans have the approval of the Ma tional Housing Authority.
 The new federal units will serve to ease somewhat the housing shortage which the city has had fol the past two years and which Is now at its most critical point. Rents have been almost impossible to se- cure for months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
RULINGS GIVEN ON
 DISPUTED CLAIMS
Special Hearings on COm- pensatiOn; Division St.
 Man Given $I,l99

Five findings and awards have been issued by Compensation Con- missioner John J. O'Connell in cases of employees whose claims were dis puted. Special hearings were held and in several eases the award was made as the result of stipulation
 Donate Orsini of 91 Division street, Waterbury will receive a lump sum payment of $1,l99.80 for an injury sustained while employ ed by the Smith Construction Co.,, Inc. of Derby. weekly payments of $8.S9 has been approved pre- viously, but the claimant requested settlement by a lump sum payment so he could pay medical and other bills.
 A payment of $894 and all medical expenses was approved in settle ment of the claim of Thomas Dad- dona of Middlebury against Earl F Copp, also of Middletoury The ena- ploye injured his right elbow Dec g, 1940 when he struck 1t against a radiator cap while polishing car The extent of the injury had been disputed, and the award resulted from stipulation.
 Paul Shea of New Haven has agreed to settle his claim against the A. M. Larson & Co.,, Inc. of Waterbury with payment of $500 and bills resulting from injuries sus- tained April g. 1942. Fractures of rib and the left arm and injuries to the forehead and right heel and left wrist were listed.
 Injuries to the back and right ankle were the basis of $9e0 award made by stipulation in the case of Charles Diamond of New York. em- ploye of Domenic Caste'ano of this city. The claimant who was injured Aug. 13. 1941 accepted the payment in full settlement of his compensa- ton claims.
 William Kobylemski of l62 East Main street, Waterbury, will receive payments of $l1 94 weekly for 62.4 weeks as the result of an injury to his right foot sustained Dec. ?, lo41 while he was employed by the Chromium Corp. of America in this city. The dispute involved the ex- tent of the injury and decision was was made that 40 per cent loss of use of his foot resulted. Provision was made for the payment of doc tors and other medical hills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
BIG INCREASE IN
 BENEFIT PAYMENTS
Claims for Compensation for Unemployment Result
 in $3,233,924 Awards

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 22-Unem- ployment benefit payments last year amounted to $3, 1924, an in. crease of more than half million dollars over 194l, ill spite of in creased industrial activity, James J. Graham, executive director of the Employment Security Division said today. The increase, MT. Graham said, was due wholly to higher bene- fit rates being paid now and to lay-offs due to war conversion.
 Running counter to the usual seasonal trend, unemployment com- pensation claims in December con- tinued a downward trend, with compensable claims dropping more than IA per cent from November.
 In spite of the statewide decrease, local layoffs were responsible for in creases, particularly in Bristol Stamford and Torrington, while the Sharpest decline in benefit pay ments were noted in Ansonia, Dan bury, Norwalk, Waterbury and Will limantic.
 An estimated 700 fewer claimants were actively seeking benefits at the end of December than at the end of the preceding month.
 The inroads women are making in the local industrial picture was vividly illustrated by a claim for unemployment benefits recently filed by a male applicant. in Hart ford.
 In explaining why he was out of work the man said, We both worked in the same factory and somebody had to be home at night to take care of the kids. She had seniority rights, so I resigned - she stays on the job and l take care of the children"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
INVENTORY TAKEN
 ON WAR EQUIPMENT
Custodian Checks on Hel= mets, Pumps, First Aid
 Kits, Other Accessories

" An inventory of the vast amount of equipment sent to Waterbury by the Office of Civilian Defense has been completed by Controller Cor nelius F. Maloney, who has been named by the government to serve as custodian of all federal defense material sent here. MT. Maloney was assisted in making the inventory by Thomas McLarney, of the con- troller's office staff, who is serving as deputy custodian and clerk.
 The defense equipment is stored ill firehouses and other buildings about the city. A problem has been created by the fact that large quantity is also stored at the state armory on Field street, and orders to move it have been received.
 Among the items on hand are 3,220. stirrup pumps, for use in fighting incendiary bombs; 2,080 fire helmets; 19 sets for medical teams; equipment for nine casualty stations. including 79 Stretchers, 237 ; folding cots and 316 first aid kits
 Other equipment includes Is 24- foot extension ladders, 87 pairs oi firemen's pants, 90 rubberized coats IA 50-foot lengths of two and 6 half inch hose, nine trailers, l5 fire bumpers, of which four have 3t lengths of four inch hose in 1o-foot lengths. .e. The controller, as custodian. is re- sponsible for all the goods sent hert by the government and must ac- count for all of it when the war ii over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
ICITY EMPLOYES
 BUYING BONDS
7Og6 OffCialIy Enrolled in Payroll Deduction Plan;
 25 Departments lOO96

Seventy-rire per cent of the city's employees are purchasing var bonds by means of the payroll de- dudctton plan, Controller Cornelius F. Maloney reported today to Chair man J. Francis Smith of the local war bond committee. Of the city's 1901 employees, there are 1,259 mak- ing weekly payments toward bonds.
 All but nine of the 34 depart- nlents and offices under the city government have 100 per cent rec ords of eInploye participation in the war bond plan. Policemen, firemen and teachers have the lowest per- centage of participation.
 Departments with records of less than 100 per cent are as follows: ed- ucation' department, operations sec- ton, 87 per cent; engineering bu- reau, 9S per cent; street department, 88 per cent; bureau of city hall, 86 oper cent; welfare department, St per cent; tax collectors office, 82 per cent; teachers, 30 per cent; fire men, 56 per cent; policemen, 53 per cent.
 The record of city employees par ticipation has remaine dat 79 per cent for the last two months. Scores of industrial and mercantile estab- lishments have records of 100 per cent, while many more are over the 90 per cent mark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
MAYOR NAMING
 NEW ALDERMAN
Appointment Expected to Be Made Before Next
 Board Meeting Feb. 1

Appointment of Q new alderman to i'll the present vacancy on the board is expected next week, since the next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for @ week from Monday, February 1. Mayor John s, Monagan said today that he "ex- poets" to make the appointment before the date of the scheduled meeting, while on the other hand Alderman Burton H. Walker, leader of the Republican minority, charged that action on the appointment was being delayed for purely political reasons"
 The new alderman will fill the vacancy caused by the advancement of Mayor Monagan from the rank of aldermanic president on the death of Mayor Vincent A. Scully. There is a likelihood that the new alderman will be the city's next mayor, since indications are that Mayor Monagan will resign to &C., cept a federal appointment. MT. Monagan would then be succeeded by the president of the board of aldermen. This post is now vacant.
 Mayor Monagan said that he has given careful study to the appoint rlert.
 Mir. Walker said that the appoint ment should have been made by this time, and declared that Repub- licans are prepared to demand ac- ton if no new board member is named by February 1. "The ap- pointment is being held up for purely political reasons" Aldermen Wadker asserted. '"The minority is ready to take any steps necessary fl action is not forthcoming soon." The Democrats, with a majority of one on the board when the new alderman Is sworn in, should be able to elect their candidate to the pres idency of the board. Names of nu- rnerous candidates have been men, toned, but party leaders have as yet apparently come to no final de cisior. Despite rumors of a split in the Democratic aldermanic ranks 1t appears that party leaders will be able to secure the backing of all the majority members in the selec- ton of a new board president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

and then hop out of bed and join the Navy, nevertheless, they recog- nize the value of putting patient at ease with good reading. That is Father Skelly's intention.
 Those volunteering their services to assist ,in the marking and dis tribution of books include: Natalie V. Altieri, Florence Bacon, Anna Barry, Elizabeth Bergin, Helen Doran, Mary H. Dwyer, Rosemary s. Foley, Mary Freney, Eileen A. Kelley, Alice J. McGee, Mary Me- Hugh, Alice McLinden, Helen Me- Mfr, Anne Moore, Helen E. Moore, Mary Mulcahy Jane Ranando Mary Schmidt, Barbara Slavin Evelyn Walsh and Mary Walsh.
 Co-chairmen are Anne Moore and Mary Dwyer, and Alice McGee is secretary.
 Noteworthy is the sturdy and hy- gienic covering which each book has before it is distributed through the hospital. The regular jacket is removed and heavy brown paper adjusted between jacket and book. Then the jacekt is replaced and specially treated so that fluids will not soil it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

violations on the part of business establishments, the figure has gone down to 16 within the past week, MT. O'toukre said, and most of these are of a minor nature that are being immediately corrected.
 U. s. Army officers have told MT. O'Rourke that compliance with the war-tiine regulations in Waterbury is excellent. Fewer exposed lights have been found here than in other cities affected by the rules issued by the First Service Command.
 Few violations in homes have been noted, MT. O'Rourke stated, and most of these have been cor- rected at once when called to the attention of householders by air raid wardens.
 Army cars, carrying officers as observers, tour the streets of Wa terbury at least several nights each week. Notes of violations are talk er. This observation service is e1- tirely apart from the work of the dim-out committee.
 MT. O'Rourke is hopeful that authorities here will not have to resort to arrest and prosecution to make violators conform. In every case so far, he said, those told that they were breaking the regulations have been glad to accept advice on how they can take steps to meet the army regulations.
 The 16 violations noted this week are being corrected speedily, MT. O'Rourke stated, and the city should within @ few days Ee close to 100 per cent compliance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
SCHOOL STUDENTS AIDING CAMP AICN
Program Is Prepared for Presentation Today at
 Victory House

A high school program was sched- uled for presentation at noon today at the Victory House on the Green in conjunction with the March of Dimes drive to secure funds to conl- bat infantibs paralysis. Co-chairmar T. P. Cassidy was guest speaker.
 The program was in charge oi Roy Schwartz, who has been con- ducting broadcasts from the Vic. tory House for the past several months. Students assisting in to- days program included: Bennett Klamkin, George Le2otte, Hugh Flaherty, Edward Brazis, Eugene Spagnola, Jane DiPietro, Herman Shore and Angela Formico.
 Tickets to local theaters were awarded to those interviewed on the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

No change was noted today in the condition of Mrs. Patrick Bergin of Willow street, who is critically i'll at St. Mary's hOspi- tal. A report issued at the hos pital last night stated that Mrs. Bergin's condition is very poor.
 Louis CiprlanO, 3S2 South LeO- nard street, who received a sec we're, injury to the left eye late last night while working at the ScOviM Mfg. Co.,, was said to be in satisfactory condition at Wa terbury hospital today. Attaches said the man was struck by Q sec tiOn of copper tubing and rushed to the hospital where he under went an operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23


 torney, discloses that 2.99D criminal cases were disposed of during tis3 year. including sl5 motor 5fehicis cases. There were 985 ccnyiction .' 105 acquittals, 63 bindovers to si perior court, and 866 cases nolls t absolutely. Of the convictions f' z full penalty was imposed in S2s WI stances t-N.
 There were 244 persons placed v1s probation with Attorney Steph%1 A. Homick, 10 more during the latl ter period. Attorney Homick'ssrgss' port was filed with Judges John r5s Gaffney and T. E. Conway a si1srel time ago. Some 38l civil actions were dikA posed of during l942, only Si if them by trial. sa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
LECTURE SERIES
 ON POISON GASES

Arthur D. Craig will begin @ series of lectures next week on the detection and analysis of war chemical agents. discussing various phases Of poison gases and the use and repair of gas masks. The lec- ture course will be conducted un- der the auspices of the Waterbury Civilian Defense Council. and those interested are asked to supply tO the chief air raid warden or to Q zone warden.
 Mir. Craig has just returned from the Ariny's second gas specialist school at Amherst. Mass. where he made . thorough study of the prob lens concerned with the use Of gns and protection from lls destruction He discussed his coming lectures yesterday at Q meeting of the Cl. yiiian Defense planning board q the city hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
CAR
 FIGURES IN SUIT

John D. Sirica of Waterbury will file $2,500 damage suit in common pleas court against William j.. Cox, state highway commissioner, and Albert Grabinsky of Wethersf1elo The complaint, drawn up by Attor- ney Edward Mascolo, states a car owned by the State Highway depart ment and operated by MT. Grabin- sky collided with a car owned by the plaintiff Jan. IS, 1922 in En- field.
 The defendant driver is charged with negligence for allegedly speed- ing and failing to keep a proper lookout The plaintiff claims he sustained injuries to his spine and a concussion of the brain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

Clerk
 Of this total, the revenue for the last six months was approximately $500 greater than that for the first period.
 Other features of the financial report are: Fines and costs remit ted. $1, 1,948.55; total amount paid to witnesses, $2s4.11; bonds forfeited, $820; civil fees (amount received in payment of entry fees), $2,560; to- tai collections for civil eases, $4,- 527.
 A statistical report filed with the regular financial statement by At
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
LETTER OF THANKS
 FROM OIL DEALERS

Mayor John s. Monagan, who has been steeling himself for the head aches and criticism that accompany the holding of the citys highest of- flee. found today that there are bouquets as well as brlckbats. He was in receipt of highly laudatory lettsr from Peter Spratto. spOkes- man for the clty's Independent oil dealers. for his help in securing ale iotments of range oil.
 Mir. epratto and R. V. Cecil early in the week conferred with the mayor as the representatives, Of h large group of oil dealers eho charged discrimination" by some wholesalers. Tine mayor. after hear' ing their protests, was able to helr them get some supplies Tor uhell elisl0HkrE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
Fewer Waterburians
 Tagged Here In 4
Big Decrease Noted in Receipts for Parking Law N
 latiOns; City Court Clerk Files Statement

The annual report of the municipal court filed tod by Attorney Carine G. Cipriano clerk dscoses that c lections parking violations decreased more than during the past six months, compared with the nor taken in between January and June 30 of 1922 It wA expected that gasoline rationing would have some effsc the parking revenue, but anticipated such H drastic reduction The report shows that S4917 wsx
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
Business Firms Join In Citywide Effort
 To Achieve Results
Army Inspectors Find Fewer Instances for Complaints Private Homes Cited for WhOIehearted
 Cooperation

Violations of dim-out regulations in Waterbury have been cut down sharply since the start of the cam paign of education and enforce ineH1t, Chairn1an Martin O'Rourke of the dim-out committee of the Wa
 terbury Defense Council reported today. From a total of 91 observed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
Good Literature I onic
 To Hospital Patients
St. Mary's Library on Wheels" Proves Remarkably Successful in Few Weeks; Father SkelIy in Charge
If you were to visit St. Mary's He

If you were to visit St. Mary's Hospital any Monday or Thursday you would women wheeling strange patients expressed preference for The Song of Berna dette" of he Man Who Got Even With God or perhaps Dante's "Divna Comedia These two days are library days" at the hospital and volunteer librarians, among them many local teachers and business women take their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

The nations all-out war effort has grown to such an extent that i044 non-war expenditures will be $2 billion less than in 1889. and nearly $460 million less than in 1943
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
MORE PENSION
 BILLS OFFERED
Local Names in Legislative Measures; /; Deputy Fire
 Chief Asked
Special to The DemOcrat)

01dOc NdpAOOA1 x1dA t1OLup OdLl' zo- More Waterbury pension bills were filed yesterday in the General As- sembly as the deadline for sub- mission of legislation arrived. They brought the number of Brass City pension proposals to record num- Der.
 A $1,000 year pension would be paid Mrs. Michael c. Donovan, wi- dow of the late superintendent of schools, under the terms of a bill introduced by Senator John F. To- bin CD at the request of eX-Mayor Francis P. Gullfoile. Also at the re- quest of MT. Guilfoile. SeS:=eor To- bin filed bill for pension for Patrick Costello, former fireman.
 At the request of Attorney Frank Healey, Senator Tobin offered bill providing @ pension for the widow of Fire Captain William G. Russell.
 Pension payments would be in. creased from $20 to $30 a month for Mrs. Mary Luddy and Mrs. Erville Blodgett, under bills introduced by Representative Daniel J. Mahaney. Mrs. Luddy is the mother of the late Patrolman Edward Luddy and Mrs. Blodgett is the mother of the late Patro.man Gene Blodgett.
 Correction of Bridgeport birth record Is asked in bill submitted by Representative John A. Mem brine. The legislator said that Miss Marion Zibell, of Central avenue, Waterbury, is incorrectly listed ill the Bridgeport records as George Zibell.
 Resolutions proposing James V Conway CD and Harold Logan (R) for judge of the Wolcctt town court have been filed. Another bill author izes the judge of the Wolcott court to appoint a clerk.
 Judgeship resolutions for Judge Martin Caine CD and Prosecutor Thcmas Weary (R) of Naugatuck have been offered.
 The liquor law provision that re- quires permittees to be voters in the state would be repealed, under the terms of @ measure filed by Representative Membrino.
 Senator Tobin has filed bill providing for the appointment of a second deputy chief in the Water bury Fire Department. Another bill of his would entitle widows of po- licemen or firemen to pensions if their husbands had five years of service. The present requirement. is 10 years.
 Senator Francis J. Sumlna (R) at the request of Attorney J. War ren Upson, submitted bill provid- jing that service of papers may be made on the secretary Of state when, in the dissolution of a corpor- ation, none of the 5j:'ectorS Ewes within the state.
 Senator Joseph R. Neill (R) of Watertown yesterday offered bill banning foreclosure of mortgages and liens until the end of the e1n- ergency or for period of not more than two years.
 A Meriden man is sponsor of q bill which would give new trials to those convicted in the Waterbury conspiracy case. The bill, offered by Senator Leon RisCassi of Hartford by request, claims that the accused did not receive fair trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

collected for parking violations during the first six months of the year, while only s, 234 was received during the remainder of 1922.
 The report also reveals that $29,- 781.89 was taken in on fines anG costs. including payment on nolles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

A special sales tax on fruit pre- serves has been established in France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23
Fl0el0F1 NIllpFll414 c

Doctors on the staff of the hos. pltal have been fayorably impressed by the results shown thus far, and have confidence ln what they term 'blbllOtherapy," the scientific treat' m0nt of disease by the use of htern- tuFr. While they readily c0Ilcede that they have yet io see . pneu. mcnia patient read Joseph Conrad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

Senator Francis J. Sumlna (R) at the request of Attorney J. War ren Upson, submitted a bill provid- ling that service of papers may be made on the secretary Of state when, in the dissolution of a corpor- ation, none of the a;rectorS stYes within the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

Senator Tobin has filed bill providing for the appointment of a second deputy chief in the Water bury Fire Department. Another bill of his would entitle widows of po- licemen or flremen to pensions if their husbands had five years of service. The present requirement. ig 10 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

The liquor law provision that re- quires permittees to be voters il the state would be repealed, under the terms of measure filed bS Representative Membrino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

A Meriden man is sponsor of q bill which would give new trials to those convicted in the Waterbury conspiracy case. The bill, offered by Senator Leon RisCassi of Hartford by. request, claims that the accused did not receive fair trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

Senator Joseph R. Neill (R) Of Watertown yesterday offered bill banning foreclosure of mortgages and liens until the end of the e1n- ergency or for a period of not more than two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-23

Correction of a Bridgeport birth record Is asked in a bill submitted by Representative John A. Mem brine. The legislator said that Miss Marion zibell. of Central avenue, Waterbury, is incorrectly listed i'll the Bridgeport records as George zibell.