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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
HIGHWAY LIGHTING
 SURVEY SPONSORED
State Joins Nationwide Movement to Reduce
 Night Accidents

Connecticut will figure prominent ly in a safety promotional activ- ity designed to reduce the high in- cidence of dark hour traffic acci- dents and to become an important factor in postwar street and high- way planning. according to the Con- necticut Highway Safety Commis- sion.
 Richard E. Simpson of West Hartford, who served as illumina- tion engineering co1Isultant with the Connecticut War Council and who has worked closely with the safety commission in developing various traffic safety surveys involving efi- cient street and highway illumina- ton, informed the safety commission today that he is surveying street and highway lighting in Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport to develop classifications of streets and to de- termine a minimum standard of il- lumination necessary for traffic safety during night hours.
 As chairman of the committee for classification of street and illumina- ton standards. MT. Simpson has &C., cess to similar surveys made cur- rently in New Jersey and Michigan and to records from every state in the Union. The lighting expert is a member of the Illuminating Engi- neering society, which will submit the results of his survey to the American Standards association for consideration as accepted lighting standards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
STUBBED TOE
 SUIT DROPPED
Elizabeth Harvey Settles $5,OOO Action Against
 City of Waterbury

Two actions, one a foreclosure and the other a personal injury suit, were withdrawn from the superior court docket today.
 The foreclosure suit was brought by Henry E. Stoughton of Thomas ton against Michael Jacobson of Waterbury and others as the result of an $ll,000 note executed in 1941, and secured by mortgage on four parcels of property on Clough road Others named in the litigation were Conrad w. Larson, Domenic Rosa Ralph Devino, doing business as Waterbury Mason Supply and Lun- Der CO, Rolph Leone, all of Water bury, Mattatuck Lumber CO, Inc. and Nathan w. Rowley, doing bus iness as the Rowley Lumber Co. irl Torrington. The balance due wa; listed at $8,500 plus interest.
 Elizabeth Harvey of Waterbury withdrew the$ 5000 civil action filed against the City of Waterbury as the result of a fall last July 30 on Welton street. She claimed she stubbed her toe against a circular metal water pipe. which allegedly protruded five inches above the sidewalk, and fell, ustaining injur- ies to her right leg, ankle, side, back face and arms. Terms of settlement were not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25

Attorney weisman stated the mat ter was too vital to wait for the court hearing, set for June g, on receivership proceedings started against the Kamco concern, and said that a delay would hamper war production.
 Judge Quinlan set special hear ing for tomorrow morning at 9:30, asking counsel in the receivership proceedings as we'll as the temporary receiver, Attorney Alfred L. Finkle- stein, who was appointed yesterday, to appear.
 The court was told this morning that some of the machinery now idle at the Kamco premises was turned over by the Berrus company on a sub-contract, and that now the con- cern wishes to have it returned The value was set at few hundred dollars, but 1t was described as vital ly important in performing work in connection with large orders, which may total a million dollars.
 Appointment of a receiver for. the Porter street concern was re- quested by Paul J. Lord of Water bury, who claimed he was a partner in the undertaking with Gertrude and Abraham Katz. also of this city, and Harry BIey of Nauatugck. The partnership eventually dissolved and the court action was taken when the parties were unable to agree on division of assets, the court papers stated.
 The plaintiff fin the proceedings stated in his complaint that valu- able stock of machinery and tools is located at the premises and asked for an early disposition of his claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
DEMOCRATS IN
 STATE SESSION
Waterbury Sending 46 Delegates to New Haven
 Convention Tomorrow

Waterbury's 46 delegates to the Democratic state convention will start assembling tomorrow after noon in New Haven preparatory to the opening of the convention at 8 p. m. tomorrow night at the New Haven Arena.
 Homer A. Cummings former Unit- ed States Attorney General, chair man of the convention will pound the gavel at p. m. signalizing the opening of the convention to elect delegates to the national conven- ton scheduled for Chicago.
 Senator Harry Truman of Mis- souri, keynoter, is scheduled to speak at 9:15 tomorrow night with his address to be broadcast by prin- cipal networks and to be heard over WATR, Waterbury, at that time.
 Waterbury's 46 delegates will en- ter the convention led by Mayor John s. Monagan as chairman and will number among their ranks J. Francis Smith former state central committee chairman and possible nominee for governor, and many city officials and others prominent in party circles.
 A preliminary meeting of the state central committee will be held at the Hotel Taft at 5:15 D. m. for purpose of selecting a temporary slate of officers which will be per- manently adopted following the conclusion of the convention on Saturday.
 It seemed likely that John M. Dove state committee chairman would be reelected with the likeli- hood that if he is candidate on the party's state ticket he would later resign. Although Mrs. Wini- fred McDonald of Waterbury has been prominently mentioned as a successor for the vice-chairman- ship to succeed Mrs. Noraf Maha. ney Harris of New Haven the lo- cal committeewoman this morning definitely stated that she was not interested in the position. Mrs. Harris has resigned to accept a federal position. Mrs. Mary Doyle of Torrington has been mentioned as a possible choice, also.
 The convention will really swing into action on Saturday morning at 10 a. m. when the delegates to the national convention will be chosen. Connecticut will have A votes at the national convention and may send upward to 26 delegates and 26 alternates to the Chicago conven- tion to cast these votes.
 At present the local delegates have reserved no headquarter space for the convention duration but it did seem likely that some quarters would be afforded for caucus pur- poses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
CLOTHES DRIVE
 OPENS MONDAY
Many Local Groups Unite to Aid Italian War
 Victims

Collection of wearing apparel for shipment to Italy to relieve distress among war victims will start here next Monday morning under the supervision of Waterbury units of the National Catholic welfare Coun- ell and the American Relief society to Italy. Cooperating with this joint committee will be representatives of the Sons of Italy who as an organi- zation have been gwen special au- thorization to collect shoes and clothes throughout the country.
 Donations of clothes and shoes may be left at the various fire sta- tions or taken to the rectory of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Lucy's or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Members of the local lodges of the Sons of Italy plan house-to-house canvass of members and friends.
 Plans for cooperative drive were discussed last evening at meeting in Our Lady of Lourdes' parish hall. Rt. Rev. Joseph M. Valdambrini, presided. Joseph Manganaro, chair man of the local American Relief society and Michael Oiusto, Louis Nardelli, Mrs. Giovanna Genua and Miss Concete Miressi, venerables of the local lodges of the Sons of Italy were in attendance.
 It is expected that Most Rev Maurice P. McAuliffe, bishop of the Hartford diocese, will make a special appeal for donations through the various churches of the state next Sunday. The drive will extend from May 29 to June II.
 It has been emphasized that only serviceable clothing and shoes will be accepted. No cast-offs or ap- parel intended for the rag bag will be accepted for shipment overseas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
WATERBURY MAY GET CONVENTION
Fifth Congressional Dis- trict Delegates May Meet
 Here Next Month

Possibility of the Democratic Con- gressional convention being held in Waterbury in June seemed a likeli- hood it was reported today. For al- most the past ten years this con- vention has always been held in Torrington at which time the names of Judge J. Joseph Smith, Mayor Monagan, Mayor william Patton of Torrington and other former carl- didates for Congressman have been nominated.
 Atty. Prank T. Healey and Bern ard Reilley of Waterbury comprise the committee selected to choose the site for the convention.
 Strong support was given to the choice of Waterbury as the conven- ton center at the time of the Jeff ferson Day dinner for Fifth Con- gressional district members held here two weeks ago.
 Sources today stated that the choice of Waterbury as the conven- tion site would be a strong factor in choice of candidate by the Democratic party for nomination. It was pointed out that anyone controlling the Naugatuck Valley delegates going into such conven- tion would likely have a balance of power.
 Just when a definite date will be set for this convention was not known today. It seemed likely that some discussion of the matter would be conducted at conferences of state central committee members at the state convention to be held Friday and Saturday at New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
.BENRUS COMPANY
 GETS E STAR

The Benrus Watch company's Army Navy E" award has been re- newed, and the plant is now entitled to fly a new E" flag with one star attached, General Manager of the plant, Benjamin Ozaroff revealed this morning.
 A letter from the Navy Depart ment announcing the award says in part:
 "The men and women of the Wa terbury plant have achieved this high honor by continuing their splendid production in suclf volume as to justify this renewal of their award. In the first instance it was difficult to win the Army Navy "E" and by meriting renewal, the management and employees have indicated their determination and ability to support our fighting forces by supplying the equipment necessar for ultimate victory"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25

The Fifteenth Annual Exhibition of Painting by waterbury Artists will be held in the auditorium of the Mattatuck Historical Society, iio West Main street, June 5 to July 1, io44. The exhibition is sponsored by the Arts and Interests Commit tee of the Junior League of Water. bury.
 The exhibition is open to anna teur or professional artists. All ex- hibits must be original compost. tions; copies or reproductions will be excluded. All must be properly framed. The Committee reserves the right to reject entries which in its opinion do not conform to the purposes of the event. Each exhib- itor who is not a member of the Mattatuck Historical Society will be required to contribute 25 cents toe ward a fund which is used to pro- vide for the expenses of the exhibi- ton.
 The exhibition will be open to the public from Monday, June 5, l944 to Saturday, July 1, inclusive. The gallery will be open from 200 to 500 D. m, including Sundays. Ad- mission will be free at all times.
 All exhibits must be delivered at ii9 West Main street between Mon- day, May 29. and Saturday, June }, between 1000 a. m. and 5 p. m. No exhibits will be accepted before May 20 or after June 3 under any con- ditions. ..
 A Junior League Prize of $25 will be awarded. Selection for this prize will be made by @ jury to be an- nounced later. The judges will meet on Wednesday. June q, and arl- nouncement of their decision will be made the following day.
 All exhibits must be called for after the exhibition between MoH1-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
45 Local Men Report
 For Naval Training

One of the largest groups ever to leave the city at one time for en- trance into the Navy departed this morning as representatives of local draft board l5-A.
 Forty-f1ve of whom more than half were volunteers left the city early this mornngi following an ad- dress by Mayor oJhn S. Monagan and the dispensing of service kits and religious articles among them.
 This group comprised the last of the selective service contingentS to leave the city this month from all local boards.
 The following is a list of the men who departed today for Navy service:
 Benjamin Thomas Maslanka, Will liam F. Martinson, William J. Casey William J. Preslopsky, William F Franks, Edward R. Maynard, Vim cent J. Guarrera, Frank A. Pugliese Robert E. Colby, Joseph s. Ricupero John P. McAree, Earl Joseph Schwartz, Ronald S. Bartoli, An thony Manzolli. Edward R. Marus- zewski, Rocco P. Longo.
 George P. Synnott, Roger J. Mar coux, Stanley Ofsiany. Lester E Sowa, Howard W. Bates, George L
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
CLUB TO DISCUSS
 PLANS FOR OUTING

Members of the Italian-Ameri- can Democratic Club will meet to- morrow evening in Florio Post quar- ters on Bank street. Victor Man. bruno, president. is expected to name a committee to consider plans for staging an outing during the Summer months. Democratic candidates for office will be num- bered among the guests of honor on thta occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
Waterbury Artists
 To Show Paintings
Fifteenth Annual Exhibition to Be Staged in Mattatuc
 Historical Society Auditorium June to July

day, July 3, and Saturday, July 2 inclusive, between i0:OO a. in. and 500 D. m. Any exhibit not removed after this time will be stored at the risk of the exhibitor
 The Mattatuck Historical Society will give to these exhibits while ID its custody the same care they would receive if they were the prop erty of the Society, but it assurneg no responsibility in case of loss c1 damage by theft, fire or otherwise.
 Tn the event of sales made durs Ing the exhibition the Society makes e charge of 10 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25

Boileau, Carmen Fasano, John R. Bell, Stanley P. Crane, John J. Upat- of, Harold P. Welton, Francis w, Hopkins, Lester W. Kucheravy, Will liam S. Cochrane, Paul Iadarola, Ed ward J. Morytko, Fred R. Cramer, Vincent S. Nowacki, Sebastian R. DeBellis, John J. McGrail, Edward T. Felburt, Revelle G. Robertson Robert P. Bowen.
 Robert S. Morrison, Hervey R. Chevrette, Henry J. Bakinowski Franklin c. Stuart, William R. Lan- ouette, Harry Lessack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
News Of Connecticut

Hartford, Conn. May 25. CUP)- Characterizing them as Puddle Jumpers" State Selective Service Director Lieut.. Com. John F. Rob- inson today warned men over 30 who took war jobs to obtain defer ments an htdsen W T arfg thfg ments and then switched back to non-essential pursuits that they will receive no sympathy from their draft boards.
 They can expect that considera- ton for deferment will be denied them" he said, and that they may be ordered for induction forthwith"
 Those in that age group who re- main in war production work may retain their civilian status in- definitely, the director said.
 Robinson declared that men be- tween the ages of l8 and 26, with the exception of highly skilled tech nicians. will be called up, while those between 26-30 who are in es- sential work probably will remain out of the armed forces "at least for the next few months"
 AAC AOA A4AALO OA NaAg AAL G1AAg will guide us 1 htne yq"yiarfthb will guide us in the months ahead"
 Hartford. Conn. May 25. (UP)- Dean Edwin c. Woodward of Uni- versity of Connecticut forecast to- day a great back-to-the land" movement in Connecticut when the war is won and while industry is converting to peace-time producs ton.
 Woodward. chairman of the state postwar planning boards committee on rural life and agriculture. urged that plans now be drawn for the development of rural areas which, he said, would gain increasing ini- portance after the war.
 Fire protection and water sup- plies, said Woodward, were the two principal problems to be mastered in accomplishing this development Fire fighting equipment, now used by the armed forces and civilian de- fenes units, could be obtained for farms. The water supply problem was one which would have to be Hptkru Ous " ttAE PAa&AsstksB boata'
 Woodward said his committee was considering the possibility of ex- tending regional markets in the state the help farmers dispose of their crops. and vas engaged in pushing rural electrdiflcation proj- eets to the limit of available sup- piles.
 Collinsyille. Conn. May 25 - (u. PD - Charged with murder, Mrs. Mary Carter. 37. was held ct Hart ford County jail today. awaiting superior court trial.
 Mrs. Garter. according to police, said that during an argument at their home. her husband, Caesar. hit her in the face and dared her to shoot him. She reportediy got his shotgun and fired one blast. which killed him instantly.
 Police were called after Mrs. Car- ter visited 6 doctor for treatment and told the physician what had happened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
MOUSE PUT OFF TRAIN

SanbornvillS, N. H., (UP)-A stow away mouse was discovered on a Boston-bound train of the Boston & Maine railroad here. The mouse had hid in a conductors cap just before the train left North Con- way. Not until the train arrived here did the conductor discover the stowaway and eject him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
MOTION TO NAME
 RECEIVER DENIED
Namages of $lO,OOO Ac- counting, Various Court
 Orders Sought in Action

A motion for appointment of a temporary receiver in the civil &C., action filed by James M. Riccardo of Waterbury against Jack and Ada Greenberg. also of this city. was denied by Superior Court Judge Ed ward J. Quinlan yesterday after noon. following a special hearing.
 The plaintiff seeks siO,O00 and various court orders regarding a partnership and Tooming house business he alleeedly entered into last April j2 with Jack dreenberg. He claims he was assigned his inc terest in the rooming house at 100 Central avenue by Attorney 4. Henry Weisman who originally el- tered the partnership Nov. l6. leS2 He alleges Mfr. dreenberg last Feb iT conveyed his interest to his wife, the other defendant. and no &C., counting on funds has been given.
 The original complaint also asks for dissolution Of the partnership, damages of ei0O0O. an accounting, and various other remedies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
PREMATURE TWINS BORN

Brockton, Mass, May 2s--tuPl-- Twins were born to Mrs. George E. Wright, wife of a war worker, in a hotel room yesterday while she awaited the arrival of an anabsl~ lance.
 The mother was reported ''dolng we'll" The twins, born prematurely were placed in incubators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
Hospital Bulletins

John J. DriscOII, state c. I. o. secFetary, was reported in good condition this morning at Water bury hospital where he was ad- mltted yesterday after a recur- rence of a kidney aiIment that confined him tO 8 Boston hospital for several days last week.
 Raymond Garbatini, 22, g See- ley street, was treated at St. nGary's hospital this morning and discharged after being taken III suddenly on Harrison avenue this morning. He was driven to the hospital in the police ambulance by patrolmen John Shea and Ed. ward Dunn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
Million Dollar War
 Order Involved Here
Machinery Tied Up By Receivership Action Needed By Benrus Company; Judge Arranges Hearing

million dollar war contract may be held up if machinery now in possession of Kamco of Waterbury, located at 12O Porter Street. is not surrendered to the Benrus Watch Company, Attorney Herman A. Weisman told Judge Edward j. Qunlan in superior court today in asking for court permission to obtain the machinery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25

The strongest bone in the body is the human shinbone, which can support a weight of $500 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25

The diplodocus, ancient l00-foot long dinosaur. required a diet of one-third of ton of fodo dailg
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-03
New Method Kills Threat
of Meningitis Epidemics

BALTIMORE, Md.-UP- Army
doctors faced with possibility OF
meningoccal meningitis epidem-
ice now have a new, simple COM
pletely effective method of com.
batting the disease-mass admins
tration OF sulfadiazine tablets-as
result of experiments conduct
ed by an Army medical officer and
a Johns Hopkins University epide-
miologist.
DR.. John ]. Phair, associate pro
fessor Of epidemiology at Johns
Hopkins School OF Public Health
here, is the civilian half of the
two.man Army commission that
has spent three years seeking
means to combat meningitis. His
Army counterpart is Maj. f. B.
Schoenbach, New York City.
They evolved the sulfadiazine
tablet technique for meningitis
through experiments with a group
of 100 soldiers at Fort Meade, Md.
working against a disease that
during World War | caused be
tween 80 and 40 per cent fatalities
in some 5000 cases.
Evolved Standard Dose
Anxious TO determine how the
meningitis organism starts in n
community and how to stop It,
DR.. Phair and Mai Schoenbach
tested the 100 soldiers over IS
day period
They found that at any given
time during the 6S days the men
nights germ was present in four
out Of every 10 OF the soldiers
Over the entire period, 80 per cent
OF the men carried the germ at
some time.
Aware that sulfadiazine had
been used successfully for several
years to treat meningitis, DR.. Phair
and Mai Schoenbach worked with
experimental doses until they
found that two grams-a total OF
four tablets-destroyed the germ
in every case.
Aid to Army Doctors
DR.. Phair pointed out that this
knowledge would greatly simplify
problems OF Army doctors hand
ta
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-03

WASHINGTON-AP-- Senators
Ferguson (R-Mich.) and Burton (R-
Ohio). members OF the Senate's
special war investigating commit
tee urged Tuesday that Senator
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-03

ling large groups of men. The use
of sulfadiazine now does not re-
quire the tremendous job OF sing
ling out one or two persons in
camp Of several thousand men, or
among a group OF soldiers on
troopship, for example.
Instead. he said. doctors can
simply administer four tablets of
sulfadiazlne to each member of the
group with assurance that any po.
tential epidemic will thereby be
fully checked.
The current rate OF fatalities
from meningitis is only about three
or four per cent OF those who be-
come i'll with the disease, approx.
imately one-tenth of what 1t was
during the first world war.
Army Sought Control
DR. Phair's two man commission
on meningitis was created in June,
1871, and was assigned TO investi.
gate measures OF control as the
disease appeared in army camps
during the winters OF 1912 and
1913.
The stocky-sandy-haired Johns
Hopkins doctor, formerly a Rookie
Teller Foundation scientist, pleas
antly declined any credit for a
discovery, pointing out that sui
fadiazine had been used for treat
ment OF meningitis long before he
and Mai Schoenbach began their
experiments.
He said the Army-Civilian com.
bination on the two.man menin-
gifts commission made an ideal
team.
1T works perfectly" he said
Maj. Schoenbach can get what We
want in his capacity as an officer,
and an occasions where a civilian
fits in better, have my chance
10 get results. Between the two
Of us, we usually can accom-
plish whatever we set out to do