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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16

ing for the news of the day:
Peanuts, popcorn. pink Lemonade!
Supple bodies somersaulting through
the air, gigantic elephants, fero-
cious animals meekly obeying a fear
less trained, graceful equestrienneS,
fantastic clowns.
The Ringing Bros, Barnaum &,
Bailey Circus opened last night on
West Main street grounds as 800
renowned performers put hundreds
of horses and scores of wild ami
mails through their PAGES. Gargantua
the Great set his usual bad ex-
ample to husbands as he appeared
anxious to crush his lovely bride,
Toto, in his huge arms so as to
break every bone in her body.
Alfred Court held the audience
spell bound. as he commanded his
wild animals with apparent uncon-
Germ, though any one of them could
have broken him in half with one
sweep of its paw. There was groUl-
ing and snarlirg aplenty, but in the
end the kings of beasts always
obeyed the little man with the whip.
and showed off the tricks they had
learned.
Featuring this years performance
was tribute to the United Nations
in parade of dressed-up characters
of each of the countries. Also, back
by popular demand, was the beloved
clown fire house. The Loyal-Repen-
skys displayed their horse tricks in
a gay circus street parade of the
nlntles, entitled. Hold Your Horses.
Elephants We'd with smartly dressed
girls for the audiences attention in
a series Of martial manoevers, en-
titled, The changing of the guard.
The performance ended in an orgy
of sound and spectacle, Drums of
Victory.
Performances will be held today
and tomorrow at 2:l5 and BIS
p. m, after which the Greatest
Show On Earth" will fold up its
huge tent like the arabs, and silent
ly steal away.
Tickets may be purchased at the
Miller and Peck Company, Or at the
circus grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
FIRE LOSSES in
U. S. MOUNTING

New York, July 6-Estimated fire
losses in the United States in June
were $26,854 900, an increase of 81
444 900 or 20 per cent over the total
for June, 1912, it was announced to-
day by w. E. Mallalieu, General
Manager of the National Board of
Fire Underwriters. The estimates
are based upon incurred losses re-
ported by members of the Board,
plus an allowance for unreported
and uninsured losses.
The June losses represented de-
crease of per cent from losses of
$29 $4,000 reported in May of this
year. Fire losses for the first six
months of this year are estimated at
$19O,514, 900, an increase of $20,022,-
900 over the total of $170, 1892, 900 re-
ported for the first half of 1912.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
PARASLS SHADE WELDERS

Los Angeles, Cal, (UP)-Callfor-
mia shipbuilding yards are assuming
the appearance of happy day at
the beach. Owing to the fact that
the sun leaning down on fiat iron
SURFACES generates, along with the
blow-torch. an almost unbearable
heat. the wilders now work shaded
by the fancifully -colored parasols
ordinarily used at bathing beaches,
SO that the whole scene is one OF
color-and heat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
Protests Filed With
Scovill Mfg Company,
Mayor John Monagan
Legal Controversy Looms Over Plan to Convert
Former Chief Two Moon Residence Into Board
ing House" for Male War Workers

ficers of the East End Community
club declined to comment today on
the movement, other than to admit
that residents of that section do moi
look with favor upon the plan to
establish barracks in that neighbor-
hood. Notice has been quietly served
that legal action may be taken to
block any determined effort made
to convert the building into a
boarding house."
The alleged infringement" on the
residential area is the second to stir
the community in recent years.
Only a year ago following a pro-
longed battle were residents of the
section successful in their efforts to
outlaw the city coming boards ap-
proval of a business building pro-
ject on Wales street. The case,
which involves the addition to the
building housing large super-mar-
ket, was heard in superior court and
Judge John Cornell found the city
erred in allowing further extension
of the East Main street business sec
ton into Wales street.
Chief Two Moon interests were
involved in the first building project
opposition likewise, for the business
premises condemned by East End
residents are situated directly in
back of the famous Indian medicine
mans former establishment and his
wife, Helen Meridas, was one of the
plaintiffs in the suit. The Sycamore
corporation of West Hartford, loser
OF the litigation, has appealed to the
state supreme court of errors and
the case is still pending, with de-
molition of the addition held up
until decision is obtained from the
high court.
Although Scovill officials have de-
cllned to comment on the method to
be used in selecting workers for the
new housing project, it is believed
the concern will seek out-of- state
Immigrants. In that case, official
approval will have to be obtained
from the U. S. Employment Service
which is required under terms of
the area sterilization plan to handle
placement of all migrants. That the
quarters will be limited to a partic-
ular nationality appears a certainty,
but no revelation has been made
which national group will be select
ed.
The manufacturing concer
bought the property from the Mer-
chants Trust Co. last month on short
notice of a desire to purchase. Ur-
gent need of more workers and in
adequate housing facilities in the
area prompted the company to start
the barracks project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
Papers Recorded In
Recent Realty Deals

John DeRubbo, land on Miller
street.
Waterbury Trust Company, execu-
tor for the will of Samuel Sloan tC
J. l.. White Company, Inc, prop
erty on IdylWood avenue.
Quit Claim Deeds
Donate Pirro to Julia Plrro
Harpers Ferry road.
Hannah M. Shannahan to Chris
tina M. Shannahan, property on
Ayers street.
Waterbury Savings Bank to Do
nato Suozzo, property at 26o-6A
Bank street.
Waterbury Savings Bank to Rocco
and Rose Possidento, property at q
Clinton street.
Mortgage Releases
Constantine Clemente to Louis
RoZum.
Waterbury Savings Bank to Sam
uel Sloan.
Bank Commissioner Richard Rap
port, receiver for the Merchants
Trust Company, to Luigi Santilli.
Margaret Dryer to Patrick
O'Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
YOUNG M|LKMAN
SEEKS $4,000
Suffered Injuries in Fall
Over Child's Swing;
Negligence Alleged

Injuries sustained when he fell
over childs swing while carrying
an empty milk bottle are the basis
OF $4,000 damage suit instituted
in superior court by David Cantino
IA. of Prospect against Martha Belts
of Waterbury. The plaintiff, who
brings the suit through his father
Angelo, claims the bottle broke and
The jagged edges severely cut his
right forearm.
The accident occurred a year ago
today on the first floor veranda at
premises owned by the defendant
at IA Ashley street, while the youth
was delivering milk to tenant. 1t
is alleged the defendant was negli-
gent for allowing the swing to re-
main in a dangerous position and
for failure to inspect the premises.
He further claims the swing con-
stituted a nuisance. The complaint
states the boys arm will be per-
manently disfgured.
The action will be returnable to
court in September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16

The following realty documents
were recorded today at the Office of
the town clerk:
Mortgage Deeds
Donate Suozzo to the Waterbury
Savings Bank property at 260-64
Bank street, $4,000.
Rocco and Rose Possidento to the
Waterbury Savings Bank. property
at % Clinton street, $4,000.
Warranty Deeds
j. H. Whittemore Company to
State of Connecticut, property on
Bristol avenue
Daniel D. Bella to James v. D.
Bella, property on Leonard street.
Administrators Deed
Assunta Laudisi, administrative of
teh estate of Federico Laudisi, to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16

Officials of the big show an
nounced today that Waterbury is
receiving the circus with some Of It's
old time hospitality ard that it was
apparent that hundreds were COM
ing here from nearby towns, despite
the inconvenience of transportation
Approximately, the usual galaxy
clowns and aerialists, daring riders,
Of ferocious- looking ANIMALS and
magnificent horses are temporarily
shunted one side for an imposing
patriotic spectacle.
But let the circus reporter take
you to the grounds in fancy. AS
matter of fact, he is still raving
about the sights he saw and the
thrills he enjoyed. Here's his offer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
Marriage
Intentions

The following marriage inten-
tions we're filed today with the
registrar of vital statistics:
Michael d. Donate, 1886 Bishop
street, and Mafalda Cali, 239
Bank street
Michael Moneta, 81 Birch Place,
and Hope Hudabenko, 1872 Locust
street.
Charles w. Plat, Jr.. Montoe
Road, and Ardith Ferris, Bucks
Hill.
John NJ. Gould, Jr.. 225 Atwood
avenue, and Lillian r. Bredou, SO
West Liberty street.
Well anyway Betty Cradle got
her wish. She fell in love will,
Harry James Band and finally
twisted 1t around her little second
finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
President

President
Governor Raymond E. Baldwin
on the occasion of the Second An
niversary meeting of the Savings
Bank Life Insurance Fund
Traustees held today at the Uni
versity Club, Bridgeport, Connec-
ticut, sent his praise for their
contribution of time and energy
in administering this worthwhile
PLAN"
Governor Baldwin in his letter
to Michael v. Blansfield, President
of the Fund Trustees further
added life insurance is a desir-
able investment for every working
man. 1t is highly desirable from
the standpoint of family prOtec-
ton that persons of modest means
take advantage of low cost Saw
ings Bank Life Insurance"
Following the business session
at the annual meeting there will
be an election of officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
Proposed Barracks Plan Faces Opposition
War Workers Thrilled
By Circus Attractions
Thousands Visit Worlds Greatest Show; Closing Per
fOrmances Tomorrow; Many Splendid Features

War, weary workers by the thousands sought thrills
and relaxation last evening and today by ockng to the
worlds greatest show, Ringing Brothers and Banum &
Bailey Circus In view of the fact that the big Top with
it's myriads of attractions will remain here Saturday after
noon and evening" atme record VISIT thousands
expected to join the throngs at the American 2ass
Companys spacious grounds the of West Main
Street and Thomaston Avenue where the circus is
rio
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits
were issued today by Inspector
John T. Hartley:
Charles A. MosgrOvc, addition
and enclosure for porch, 81 Wind
sOr street, Cost $50.
Gabriel and Bernice Wiggin,
toolshed, 2084 North Main street,
cost S25.
Charles Perrotti, chicken coop,
IS Anderson street. cost $40.
A. Einchette, four Onc-family
houses on Washington street,
$4,000 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16

On the premise that barracks to
house male war workers should be
restricted to non-congested area of
The city. residents of eastern section
If the city are reported preparing a
petition to block the announced plan
Of the Scovill Manufacturing Co. to
utilize the former Chief Two Moon
residence as boarding house"
A protest has been lodged with
Mayor John S. Monagan and with
officials of the Scovill company. Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
PRIORITY FOR CITY
ON NEW FIRE PUMPER

An AA5 priority rating on a new
750-gallon pumper has been issued
20 the city of Waterbury and the
delivery contract has been given to
the Buffalo Fire Appliance Com
pany, said City Purchasing Agent
Martin ]. Sweeney, adding that this
priority rating is pretty good.
, 1943-11-11
8O4 Recreation
Director

Mr.. Fred Jones, the chubby
energetic sports enthusiast from
the shipping department was ap-
pointed chairman of the Recrea-
tional Committee of UE Local 804.
While a complete committee as
yet has not been set up, or a
recreational program outlined, we
feel sure that a joint program
sponsored equally by the Leland
Electric Co. and UTE Local 8O4
will provide the membership and
all employees with a wholesome
and healthful variety of all types
of recreation.
Basketball is the chief worry of
the committee at this time, but
all employees are urged to contact
Fred Jones or Fred Brown con-
corning their own particular pref
erence in recreation. Cards, fish
ing, bowling, dancing or any type
of activity will be considered.
Mind reading is not one of
Bro. Jones' accomplishments, 50
contact him and volunteer your
services to put this program over.
, 1943-11-11
House Warming
Party for
Local GOT

A house warming party will be
held for the membership of Local
801 in the four plants of Frig-
idaire, at the new home that has
been purchased at the corner Of
Fifth and High streets. For the
entertainment of the membership,
there will be a full program of
dancing, refreshments and games
on Saturday evening, December
II, from 8 p. m. to 3 a. N.
In order to help defray the tre-
mendous expense that will be
involved in the entertainment of
such a large membership, a small
donation of twenty-five cents will
be asked. All of the members of
UE Local 801 are urged to at
tend and to inspect the new meet
ing halls and offices.
, 1943-11-11
A Lesson For Labor.

BY RALPH CHERRY, Chairman CLIO Political Action Committee
IN Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1913, Organized Labor went
" to the polls. We offer no alibis for the results. AS
one daily paper stated, 1T was Labor's full dress
show Though the CLIO is maligned in the daily press
regularly, this was a true statement, with the excep-
ton that it was a rehearsal instead of a show. Organ
lied Labor, without any other support, fully financed
within itself, polled II, 600 votes and while our candi-
date, Myron W.. Smith, was defeated, those II 800
votes served notices on both political parties that
Labor, even in rehearsal, was a powerful factor.
The CIO through the Montgomery County Indus
trial Union Council has set up a legislative and political
army whereby all unions have a voice in the political
destiny of our area.
We are proud of Myron W. Smith and as a candi-
date who campaigned on a platform of good govern
ment. We were also proud to be able to have a man of
Myron w. Smiths calibre, from our ranks, to place
before the public.
This campaign with its resultant political activity
will be stepped up at an ever increasing tempo, in
order that Labor will have a chance next year to
protect itself in the field of political action. Labor
must not 60 back to the days of 1929, 1890, 1881,
1882, to the bread lines, to the WPA, or selling apples
again. Labor will not go through another depression,
if Labor is alert, and will register and vote.
For the committee and. the workers who made
such a valiant fight, who had such a tremendous task
to perform in such a short period of time, I have only
the highest praise in behalf of the Montgomery County
Industrial Union Council and extend the sincerest
thanks of the entire CIO.
, 1943-11-11
Business As Usual

Business AS Usual
THE CIO sponsored a candidate for office in the City
: of Dayton government. That candidate was
Myron W.. Smith of Local 1885,, UER&MWA at Delco
Products. Smith did not lose in the race. The
CIO did!
A S one of the Dayton daily newspapers so aptly
- put it A full dress show of Labor's political
strength. Only it wasn't a full dress show. Just
a rehearsal of what lies ahead in the future.
THE public press failed to mention that Myron w.
: Smith received a total of II 900 VOTES placing
third in a four-man race but within six thousand
votes of the top and BUCKING BOTH H DEM
OCRATIC N POLITICAL MA
The Democratic leaders realize the Republican
; leaders know -. AND WE OF CIO KNOW :.
that the membership of the CIO locals in Dayton hold
the balance of political power with our present
registered membership. BUT with the entire men,
bership of the CIO registered and eligible to VOTE
NEXT YEAR things will be different.
kAYRON SMITH, one of the finest and ablest candi-
violates that Labor could possible select, served as
the golden calf on the altar of sacrifice sacrificed
as a trial horse. -. However, in the race for the office
of City Commission he showed the citizenry of
Dayton -. that at least eleven thousand people in our
town are dissatisfied with the lackadasical attitude
of our city fathers towards the problems of the COM
mon people.
The committee of CIO leaders who took the job of
: attempting to elect a representative of Labor on the
City Commission are both satisfied and dissatisfied
with the results of the campaign pleased with the
fact that approximately two-thirds of the registered
Go membership did vote -. and not so pleased with
the job the committee accomplished in getting the
membership of the Go registered
HE job has only started on the registering of our
: vast membership ten days after the elections
the Board of Elections will be open for registration
again and the job of registering our Go member
ship will be started again.
AA/E are advising every member of the Go in Day.
" ton and Montgomery County that they will
be contacted again and again until every one of our
thirty-four thousand members are REGISTERED AND
ELIGIBLE TO VOTE!
HE point that we wish to impress upon the men,
: bership of the CIO is this IN ORDER FOR
WORKING MAN AND WOMAN TO PROTECT
THEIR lights THE ONLY WEAPONS WE
HAVE r III STRIKE -. AND OUR VOTE.
HE Go is pledged not to STRIKE o Fl DUR
: ALTON -. OUR ONLY ALTERNATIVE IS TO
REGISTER AND VOTE. We know that our men,
bers are Americans and will pursue the patriotic
, 1943-11-11

Whip the pants off the panzers
by buying several 500 War
Bondsl
, 1943-11-11

Forbid mailing anti Semitic,
anti Negro and other big
oted material. Would hit
native fascists like C. L.
K. Smith,, ct al.
, 1943-11-11

Debate on constitutional
ity" this week. Senate &C
ton after that
Stalled in Senate Finance
Committee, Senator George
(poll- taxer, Ga.), chmn.
In ub-committee of House
Postoffice Committee, Sam
Weiss d., Pa.), chairman.
Hearings Nov. Is, II.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-11-11
RETURN FROM ATTU

Since early summer When we had
the first word of the recapture of
Attu, we've read with keenest in
terest everything we could lay our
hands on that told of the savagery
of the fighting and the magnificent
courage of our men there. From
time to time we've been hosts here
to men of the flying forces who
have flown over the island: but it
was only on Monday that We had
at the USO the first of the soldiers
who went ashore and played their
part in the agonizing mopping-up
process, acre by acre, by means OF
which alone was it possible to re-
take bitterly cold, fog shrouded
Attu We have felt deeply privil-
eyed to have as our guests this
week Carl 10y, Fred Anderson and
Fred Buerstatte, who have just re-
turned from there. We hope that,
in some small measure at least, the
comfortableness of our clubhouse
and its friendly atmosphere may
have proved helpful in their not
easy adjustment to peaceful living
and to less wildly pain wracked
remembering of the hell that was
encountered in Massacre Bay.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-11-11
filters DUE
TO DEFEAT
OUTFIT

LOS ANGELES, Nov. IL. The
University of Southern California is
due for its second setback this
season Saturday when the Trojans
engage Maj. Paul Schisslers Fourth
Army Air Force eleven.
Says Coach Babe Horrell of the
UCLA Bruins Il just don't see how
jeff Cravath's boys can win He
added that in his opinion the March
Field Filters are a tougher bunch
than the San Diego Navy team
which took the Trojans into camp
last week.
Cravath, meanwhile, is working
his lads hard and saying little. He's
emphasizing ball handling by the
backs in practice. Fumbles were
costly in the defeat by San Diego
The Trojans were badly banged
up in last weeks tilt and may be
without the services of halfback Ed
die Saenz, leading Trojan ground
GAMER, and Duane Whitehead,
smashing fullback.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-11-11
JUNEAU'S USO NEWS
Interesting Items for Everybody
PROGRAM


THURSDAY, November IL, $3.50
pm.-Dance in USO Lobby.
FRIDAY, November IL, Gas pm.
-Servicemen's Council Meeting in
USO Lobby; 300 pm.-Meeting of
Committee of Management in USO
on second floor: 900 p.m.-Game
party
SATURDAY, November ID, 900
p.m.-USO dance in Union Hall.
SUNDAY, November IA, 1870 pm
COR later at convenience of service
men)-Trip to Mendenhall Glacier
500 pm.-Music, coffee and cookies
in USO Lobby; $50 pm-vespers
in USO Lobby; 1000 pm.-Singing
around piano.
MONDAY, November Is, 800 pm
Forum Club meeting at private
home. Get your reservation at USC
desk; $3.50 Movies in use
Lobby.
TUESDAY, November Is, TIE
pm. - Checkers contest in use
Lobby; 900 p.m.-Quiz contest be-
tween Coast Guard team and Cal
ifornia Army team: $50 pm
Bingo games.
WEDNESDAY, November IT, Ills
p.m.-Movies in USO Lobby; 1886
pm-Card party on second floor
900 pm.-Old-fash dances in
USO Lobby.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-11-11
Observation-Disclosures

He's rated this honor for a long
time now-the honor of being
named USOldier- of the-week. This
compliment, you will recall, is an
unofficial tribute paid occasionally
(only twice before over period of
four months) by this column acting
on behalf of the USO staff and
the Servicemen and the ESQ girls.
Its purpose is to serve as recog-
milton of exceptional services rem
dered to the Army or to the Club
above and beyond the line of
duty"
Yes, it is a long-overdue honor
that is paid today to Leslie D.
Swanson. once in the printing bust
ness in Minnesota and now in the
Army transportation business in
Alaska as a Corporal (Tf5). A men,
Der of the Clubs Servicemen's
Council since it was established in
the Spring, Leslie has been unceas-
ingly active in many different USO
matters. For example, no one else
has played SO useful part in the
life of the very successful Forum
Club; and last Sunday night when
that group took part in the service
of the Methodist Church, it was
Leslie who led the discussion in a
manner that was truly distinctive
and very effective. Blessed with a
genial smile and disposition to
match, he is at the same time a
very solid citizen and soldier who
gets his work done In short, he
measures up in every particular to
the high standard requisite in this
USOldier- of the week award; and
we are sure that this tribute will
win the enthusiastic approval of all
his fellow soldiers and his many
other friends who hold him in such
high affection and respect.
incidentally, you may recall hav-
ing heard the blond Corporals
name frequently linked with that
of certain "Redwing." To keep
the record straight, let it be re-
corded here that this particular