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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
Neuvs or Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 9-CUP)- Two Massachusetts, teen age girls were held for police court arraign- ment today, charged with stealing clothing, jewelry and suitcases val ued at $205 from rooming house.
 The accused were Barbara Young, 18, Quincy, and Margaret Carroll, IT, Roxbury, who were returned here from Newport, R. l., where 8 companion was said to be held on other charges. Most of the stolen articles were recovered, authorities said.
 New London, Conn.,, Dec. 9.-(UP) Two submarine base sailors were hospitalized today after being struck by train at grade cross ing.
 Fireman First Glass Charles c. Sarson, 24, Trumansburg, N. Y, sus- tanied a skull fracture and head decorations, and Chief Electrician Leslie A. Pugh, 27, Los Angeles, leg and body lacerations. Police said they weret rapped between two trains going in opposite directions.
 New Britain, Conn, Dec. 9-(UP) A plan for state aid to town schools, prepared by a state board of edu ;ation sub committee and es- timated to cost $5,500,0 year, was discussed today by the Connecticut Association of superintendents of public schools.
 The plan, as outlined by Roger M. Thompson, director of administra- ton of the state board, called for a state-guaranteed minimum of $l00 per pupil in all schools of the state. The program was prepared by Dr. Carl Maddox, superintendent of schools at Milford, head of the com mittee on school finance and pro- vided that towns pay 25 per cent of their total tax revenue toward their school systems, with the state mak- ing up any discrepancy between the 25 per cent and the proposed $100 per pupil minimum.
 Towns which spend more than 25 per cent of their revenue for edu- cation, said Thompson, would be able to use part of the money they receive from the state for other pur- poses or could lower their tax rates. Some 20 towns now spending less than the 25 per cent but at least $100 per pupil, would receive nc money under the state plan, but at least 86 towns at present spending less than $l00 would be able to raise their standards of education. The plan would not eliminate existing state grants to towns for education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
B AUTO DRIVERS
 SERVED NOTICES
Ordered to Appear Before Complaint Officer for
 Hearings Thursday

Six Waterbury and seven subur- ban motorists seeking restoration of driving permits have been notified to appear before Francis W. Hogan, Chief Hearing and. Complaint Off, ficer of the motor vehicle depart ment at the City Court room, Wa terbury, Thursday, Dec. IA, at 10:30 a. m.
 Waterbury drivers, and reasons for suspension, are: Louis Albert, 176 Columbia Bly,, accumulated record; Lloyd Knight, 26 Adams St. Ext, rules of the road; Michael Guerrero, 26 Center St., fifth arrest rules of road and previous driving record; Frederick J. Mangini, 159 Chestnut Ave-, consider elimination of financial responsibility, fatal &C., cident; James T. Morris, 626 Bank St., consider elimination of finan- cial responsibility and reckless driv- ing; William Weason, 57 Columbia Blvd, complain, speeding.
 Others: Nikodem LukasewSki, 2 Ames Ave, Terryville, operating under the influence and without a licence; Walter J. Ellery, Milldale, operating under the influence; Ralph Davis, High St., Ext, Thon1- aston, compaint, defective equip ment; Charles R. Lawson, 125 West St., Plantsville, complaint, reckless driving; Merton Hornbecker, Lake side Lake Zoar, Southbury, com- plaint, speeding; Frank Judd, Guernseytown road, Watertown, complaint. defective equipment; John Womiah, Lake street, Litch- field, complaint, defective equip ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
o1npensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of perma- anent injury:-
 Emil Howes of S3 Charlesvoux street against Great A. & P. Tea Co.,, SIP beginning Nov. disclocated right shoulder.
 Peter Czingus of 10 Third street against American Brass Co.,, begin- ming Nov. 30, injury to scalp.
 John Laver of 325 Bank street against American Brass Co.,, $22. .31 beginning Nov. 28, back injury.
 Vincent Ippolito of 590 Congress avenue against American Brass Co.,, $22,45 beginning Nov. 29, Sprain oi left ankle.
 Casimer J. Moskus of Oakville against American Brass Co.,, $3( beginning Nov. 28, multiple burns of face, chest, right forearm ano hand.
 Albert Fabbri of Torrington against Warren McArthur Corp. of Bantam, $50 beginning Nov. "A, decorations of second, third and fourth fingers of left hand.
 George Swider of Thomaston against Plume & Atwood Mfg. Go. of Thomaston, $20.93 beginning Oct. F, injuries to left knee and ankle, and fracture of left leg. John Connolly of 137 Bank street against Coffee Shopp Lunchonette of 142 Union street, $22.25 begin ming Oct. 20, infection of right foot,
 Walter Borusiewicz of Union City against Naugatuck Steel Rule Die Co., $26.75 beginning Sept. 28, sprain of left wrist.
 Natalie Burinskas of Torrington against Union Hardware co. of Torrington, 17.50 foA 16 weeks, Ia loss of right index finger.
 Campion Carter of Abbott avenue against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $16.13 for 31.2 weeks, 65 per cent loss of func- tion of first finger of right hand.
 Charles Saunders of Thomaston against Waterbury Tool, division of Vickers, Inc, $25 for g and 2-5 weeks, 15 per cent loss of left foot.
 Nicholas Velardo of 20 Easton avenue against w. J. Megin, Inc, of Naugatuck, $50 beginning Oct. IS, injury to right eye.
 Fred P. Martin of PAT North Main street against George Wig ellsworth & Son, Inc, of Nauga- tuck, $50 beginning Nov. II, injury to right big toe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
BOROUGH GIRL
 DROPS ACTION
Catherine Comedian Set ties $lO,OOO Suit Against
 Town of Naugatuck

A settlement out of court has been made by Catherine Comedian of Naugatuck, who sought $10,000 from the Borough of Naugatuck for injuries allegedly sustained in a sidewalk fall.
 Mrs. Comedian claimed she suS- tained a fracture of her right foot and injuries to her knees and face when she fell Dec. IT, 1943 near III Carroll street at the intersection of Carroll Court in Naugatuck.
 It was claimed there was an ele- vation in the walk and that the allegedly defective condition was the cause of the accident. With drawal papers in the case are ex- pected to be filed in superior court shortly. Terms of settlement have not been disclosed.
 Two civil actions brought into common pleas court were with drawn from the docket today. One is the $2,500 suit of John Fletcher Cogle, Jr., against MT. Stuart Lov- erdige of Watertown. The other is the $500 action of John Walter, Sr., of West Cheshire against John Wat more of Southington.
 The Cogle boy, who brought his action through his father, John Fletcher, ST., claimed he was in- jured when struck by car operated by the defendant on Watertown avenue Aug. IT, 1943. He listed in- juries to the back, head, and body, and a conclusion of the brain. The father claimed he had to stay away from work to take care of the boy.
 The other case was based on an automobile collision last June 9 in Southington. The plaintiff claimed his car was damaged when it was struck by the defendants car. It was alleged the defendant drove his car out of a driveway which was banked with bushes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
WEST END SHOW
 GOES OVER WELL

An appreciative audience of 300 at Temple hall last night enjoyed a musical revue, 'Let the Judge Decide" staged by the West End Community club. The show was directed by Cliff McHale and fea- tured music by Unico Barone and his orchestra.
 Among the soloists were Ed He bert, Mrs. Mary Pepin, Raymond Ahrens, Barbara Pepin, Charles Herrick, Theresa Hebert, Patty Mar tin. Mrs. Pageot, Eddie ODea, Thelma Kroha, Betty Leary, Mi chael Petraroia, Shirley Beck, Charles Connor, Ellen Blondeau and Joann Petronoia.
 Hilda Huot and Alice Greenherg performed a Dutch dance and George Grenier gave c drum spe- cialty. French songs were rendered by pupils and teachers from the Dina music school.
 Novelty numbers and group rem ditions were given by Lorraine Vi- cenzi, Helen Greatorex, Mildred and Dolores Beck, Irene and Claire Bertheaume, Marilynn Pepin, Re- gina Leonard pupil. Herbert J. Eos ter and gang, Leo Kafchinski, Peg gy McCooey, Joe Benoit and Thel- ma Kroha.
 Participating in a skit were George Grenier, Frank Valerie, Mary Pepin. Catherine Hamm, Joe Benoit, Eddie O'Dea, and Thelma Kroha.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
Vaughn, U P
 Is Promoted

New York, Dec. 9-UP)-Ap- pointment of Miles W. Vaughn as far eastern manager of the United Press was announced today by Hugh Baillie, U P president.
 Vaughn, who now is in Honolulu enroute to India and China, is a veteran of 10 years experience in the Far East. From 1924 to 1884 he was in charge of the United Press in the Far East and helped to or ganize the distribution of news in the Philippines. the Dutch East h. dies, Malaya, China, Japan and Manchuria. In 1884 he returned to New York to become night news manager, a post he held until his present appointment,
 Gene Gillette assistant night news manager, was named to succeed Vaughn in charge of the United Press service for morning newspa- pers. Gillette joined the U. P. in 1927 in Nebraska and subsequently served as central division news edi- tor with headquarters in Chicago, Washington day editor and south- west division news editor at Kan sas City and Dallas.
 Vaughn is native of Kansas. He joined the Chicago bureau of the U. P. in 1915, was in the navy in World War I and after the war re- turned to the U. P. as foreign editor. From 1920 to 1924 he served as news manager in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Central America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
C. l. Q. COUNCIL
 TO NAME STAFF
Ricciuti Expected to Be Re- elected President With-
 out Opposition

The Greater Waterbury Industrial Union Council CIO will elect of- 1lcers at 8 meeting Monday at
 8 P. M. North Main St. Renato Ricciuti, an associate of the Chase & Copper Workers union, local .595 will be upopposed for reelec- tion as president of the council.
 Others on the nominating slate are secretary-treasurer, Bronis Vai- ciuluS, Waterbury Brass Workers, Local 251, and Martin Byrne, Sco- wills Brass Workers, Local 569; re- cording secretary, Belle Levinson, United Omcers of Professional Workers of America, nuopposed; i; and three trustees, Frank Wood, United Rubber Workers of Amer ica, Local 45; Joseph Dunn, Local 569; Udson Brown, United Rubber Workers, Local 190; and Armand Fiorielli, Local 251.
 A meeting of District 6 of the CIO
 including Waterbury, Naugatuck and ThomaSton will be held today at the Capital Hotel, New York. John J. Mankowski, member of the district executive board will head delegation of about 34 from this area. Contract termination dates and the like will be outlined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
COURT APPROVES
 ON DISTRIBUTION
Widow of Bus Driver Killed in Crash to Receive
 Jury Judgment

Superior Court Judge Robert L. Munger yesterday afternoon ap- proved a plan for distribution of the $15,0O0 jury award made to Mrs. Cecile Deschenes, widow of Louis Deschenes, bus-driver who sustained fatal injuries in the disastrous Cheshire road bus-truck collision of Sept. 13. 1943.
 The plan, devised by counsel in the case, will be submitted to Com pensation Commissioner John J. o. Connell for finding and award, and then action or 8 final judg- ment will be taken in superior court.
 Distribution by the courts is ne- ceSSary since the widow has been receiving compensation payments from the Connecticut Railway and Lighting O., and reimbursement of the payments must be made from the $15,000 award, which was re- turned against the Elm City Filling Stations, Inc. of New Haven. The compensation payments, set at $25 per week for 312 weeks, started Sept. g, 1943.
 The commissioner in his finding is expected also to determine the basis for payment to the two Des- chenes children, for whom provi- sion was made in the original com- pensation award.
 Two checks, one for $l5,000 and the other for $335.35, representing interest and court costs, are in the care of the superior court clerk, pending a ruling or distribution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
BY ROSETTE HARGROVE NEA Staff Correspondent

BY ROSETTE HARGROVE
 NEA Staff Correspondent
 London, Dec. 9.-The Christmas Girls" in every American Red Cross Club are taking life little easier these days. For the past few weeks they have been rushed of their feet by CTS anxious to do their Christmas shopping, but every one of them rose valiantly to the occa- sion. Thousands of parcels have beer dispatched to practically every state of the Union. The girls think it was well worth their while to have raised callouseS on their hands and lost their voices answering questions if the gifts reach their destinations safely and in goo dtime.
 London shops have been filled with husbands, fathers and boy friends looking for typical Eng fish presents to send home First favorite on the list is old English silver. One salesman in second- hand shop said that Americans are ready to pay almost any price for cutlery, tea pots, tryaS and silver ornaments. He had just sold Vic- torian child's set of knife, fork and spoon for IS guineaS (around $75) to an Air Force sergeant.
 It is practically impossible today to find antique maps of English counties, especially those with nameSakeS back home. They have proved tso popular with our boys that some stores are printing copies on fine leather-to get over the paper shortage.
 Ashtrays, bookends and pieces of sculpture carved from stone sal- caged from the House of Parliament after it was "blitzed" are also great favorites. Pewterware, English china, snuff boxes which make attractive cigaret cases, old prints of London are equally sought after. So are bracelets made of the now rare silver threepenny pieces.
 Mothers are always first on the list. They get the table linen and the pieces of china. Wedgewood dIlu 0pOQG SScIu CO Uc C1AC UCGCCA known. Many a CT new to the ErO and having only vaguely heard that you have to give up points for scarfs, handkerchiefs and gloves has found a sympathetic British shopper to give up two or three precious clothing coupons in the interests of Anglo-American amity.
 Cuddly toys, which are about the only kind of toy to be found on the counters these days, are being sent to American kiddies. So are Victorian christening mugs. CHOOSE JEWELRY
 For girl friends the choice has ranged between pieces of old jewelry to compacts with views of London, or the emblems of the U. s. A. F. One famous antique shop in Bloomsbury patronize dby Queen Mary declares it has never sold so many fobs, seals, pendants, brooches and bracelets, in gold as well as silver. The owner commented on the fact that if an American found
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
Big Rise In Traffic |s Deaths Feared In '45
President Roosevelt Joins Police Chiefs in Appealing for Utmost Caution; CheCkup on Defective Autos

produced highly satisfactory re- suits, such as were obtained is one state (Michigan).
 'Tn that state accidents had been rising for seven months when the program was placed in effect. In three months, as compared with the similar months of the previous year, fatalities were 109 less. Personal injury accidents were fewer by 2,132, Property damage accidents were less by 5,885, with damage costs reduced by nearly $5,OOO, 100.
 Comparable results are possible on 8 nationwide scale. The dividL ends in prospect are SO great that the public is expected wholehearted- ly to accept the program and join with law enforcement agencies in heading of the predicted trafic ac- cident increase.
 Before planning the program, it was determined through automobile and parts manufacturers that parts will be available and garages can handle the essential work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
CHRISTMAS SEAL
 SALE GRATIFYING
Old Friends Answer With Customary Generosity
 Report Local Chairman

A prompt, generous and enthu- siastic" response to the Christmas Seal Sale during the first two weeks of the campaign was an- nounced today by Mrs. John H. Eos ter, and Mrs. Edward J. Godfrey, co-chairman of the sale. If the res- ponse of the first two weeks keeps up, success is assured, the chairmen stated.
 Over 4,3OO letters have been re- turned with money amounting to $6,640. The major portion of this $6,04O has come from approximate ly 3,700 former contributors, the other $500 from new subscribers.
 Supplies of seals, posters and ban- gle pins are all ready for delivery to the schools Monday morning. Chil- dren will be permitted to buy only a few seals since it is not intended that these should be re-sold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
2O8TH BAND SET
 FOR BOSTON TRIP

Members of the 208th Coast Ar tillery Band, home on furlough af- ter 32 minths in the South Pacific, will be assigned to Camp Miles Standish. Boston, at conclusion of their furloughs, it was revealed to- day.
 The news was contained in the following telegram from Cong. Jo- seph E. Talbot to Mrs. Francis J. Robens, president of Battery C.. 208th Association:
 In the telegram concerning 20Sth ground force band, Army war col- lege advises that this band being transferred at earliest practicable date to Camp Miles Standdish which is an overseas staging area. Band itself not being sent overseas but vii lserve as moral builder for boys at that camp who are being sent across.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
Lows Won't
 Aid Shortage

Washington, Dec. 9-UP)-Chair- man James M. Mead, D., N. r., of the Senate War Investigating com- 1nittee said today after thre days of open hearings on manpower short ages that Legislation is not the solution" to current critical short ages of war materials.
 T believe that the Army, Navy, Maritime Commission, War Produc- tion Board and War Manpower com- mission can and will work this thing out" Mead told reporters. '"They are cooperating on a pro- gram which should produce results" 1" i Committe hearings were recessed over th1 week end with manpower commission witnesses scheduled to resume testimony Monday on a program for tightening controls on both employers and employees to reduce job turnover.
 f"There are two reasons why I don't believe legislation is the an- ewer," Mead said.
 Tn the first place, these agencies say their program will work. In the second place, 1t would take consider able time to pass corrective legis- lation in view of the diversity of opinion in Congress on the question of labor control legislation"
 Mead added, however, that if the five agencies would get together in vigorous sponsorship of a postwar bonus plan for war workers who stay on the job and are willing to transfer to any task in which there is shortage he would be glad to cooperate in such 8 program. ! He said he would undertake such E1egiSlation, however, only if all five of the agencies gave. it vig- orous support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
LOCAL MEN FINED
 FOR DEER HUNTING
Violation of Massachusetts State Game Laws Brings
 $50 Fines AI

Three Waterbury and three Wal- lingford men were fined $50 each in Great Harrington, Mass. district court yesterday, on 8 charge of H. legally hunting deer.
 They are: Edgar L. Bouffard, 70 Maplerow avenue, mad Andrew w. Kulmann, 451 Wolcott street, and William A. Burritt, 2090 North Main street, all of Waterbury, and Arthur M. Clark, Clayton H. Wilson, 43 Meadow street, and Louis K. Schom- burg, 12 North Main street, all of Wallingford.
 State conservation officers charged that the men continued to hunt after they had each bagged 8 'deers violation of the state game laws.
 The six men told the court that they were helping the seventh man ir their party, an army veteran who had been discharged after being wounded in action, to bag his deer when they were arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09
DONALD BOYLES
 STRUCK BY CAR

Three automobile accidents were reported last night as more than an inch and three quarters of rain fell in the city as gusts of wind between 55 to 65 miles an hour swept up the coast.
 Donald Boyles, 16, 680 East Main street, who sustained a possible fractured skull at 6:25 p. m. when he was struck by a car while cross ing East Main street, near the Sacred Heart church at the height of the storm, was reported in fairly good condition at St. Mary's hos pital this morning. The driver, Antonio Gregoire, 38, 294 Frost road was not held by Motor Patrolman Sgt. Ralph Baril who investigated.
 Alfred Pave, AT. 215 North Elm street, was notified by Motor Pa trolman Donald Monagan to appear in court on charge of violating the rules of the road after he col- lided with c. R. & L. Co bus at North Main and Bishop streets early in the evening. The bus was operated by Louis w. Dyson, 29, 440 East Main street. No one was injured and damage was slight.
 Frank Landano, 438 1-2' Meriden road, was notified by Motor Pa- trolman Vincent Begg to appear in court on a road rules charge after he collided head on with a car operated by Sten Christensen, 46, 2S Coolidge avenue, Newington on Robbins street at $40. Both cars was damaged, but no one was hurt.
 Bremen were called to the flve- story block at 53-57 Center street, scene of bad fire @ week ago, when rising steam from pipes was thought to be smoke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-09

i 0Evanston, H., Dec. 9.-Preventive enforcement measures on 8 nation wide scale to counteract an antici- pated sharp rise in trafflc deaths and accidents, were announced to- day by General D. c. Draper, presi- dent of the International Associa- tion of Chiefs of Police. State, city and county police and Sheriffs will be united in a uniform program on an unprecedented scale. 'The program now in final stages of development by the leading traf- 4ic authorities in America is sup ported by more than 50 national organizations interested in safety" General Draper said. 'The pro- gram will be launched in the spring, timed to coincide with the usual sea- sonal upturn in accidents.
 Emphasis will be placed on the need for good brakes, yet the pro- gram will be conducted so that safer driving in general and better car care will result.
 President Comments
 President Roosevelt has recog- nized the seriousness of the problem. In a communication to our aSsocia- tion he stresses the urgency of con- certed effort in attacking this fear full threat to our people and our war effort"
 President Roosevelt's letter is as follows:
 T think we all are deeply con- cerned about the traffic accident losses which, in claiming lives and limbs and reducing production, are seriously hampering the war effort. Law enforcement men of America have done their best in holding the line against trafflc accidents. The odds against them have been great.
 Our cars are growing older and more susceptible to breakdown. Our tires are giving away even under the restrictions on driving. Because of wartime demands for men, materials and machines, many highways have become ill., fated for the traffic.
 In these circumstances, there fore, may suggest that you, as
 
 sociation of Chiefs of Police, mo- bilize the law enforcement agncies of the United States for con- certed attack on this fearful threat to our people and to our war effort"
 'Today'S cars have an average i age nearly double that of pre-war years,' General Draper said. Cars are mechanically less safe than ever be- fore. From Pearl Harbor to date, 73,000 people have been killed in traf 1ic and more than 2,300, ,Oo0 injured. In tle face of those facts, the po- lice and sheriffs of the nation and the public must do everything in their power to meet the Presidents request.
 Enforcement Methods
 Edward J. Kelly, executive secre- tary of the International Associa- tion of Chiefs of Police, states, ''The program will be based on tried methods of enforcement which here