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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02

dicate that this downward trend is continuing.
 Industry in Stamford faces a shortage of workers by the end of the year. The supply of both men and women workers will be general ly inadequate. The principal short- age exists in the electrical machin- cry industry. During the last two months Stamford industry has lost approximately 500 workers because of out-migration. A similar situa- tion has been noted in the Torring- ton area for male laborers, machine operators, assemblers, spinners and sewing machine operators of both types. During the past two months Torrington experienced a decline ot about 800 male workers, most of them who have been called into the armed services or have left the city
 Although a large war production establishment in the New London, Groton area is now reducing it's la bor force, it is expected that the bulk of the workers released will leave this area. Some other plants have experienced a labor shortage, but the type of workers needed are of skilled nature. A recent cut back in a large war plant caused drop in employment of nearly g. 900 workers.
 The labor situation in Hartford has changed considerably during the past few months. Workers laid off by major plants in the ordnance and aircraft parts fields have left the area and important jobs in oth- CT critical war plants are thrilled. A shortage exists for highly skilled workers in Hartford. Employment in Hartford during the past year de- clined about 15,000 workers with many of them leaving the city.
 The city of Waterbury which is re- garded among the most important war production centers in the New England area, will experience a shortage of approximately 3,40O workers during the next two months Industries which face shortage in that city include the ordnance, rub Der products, machinery, chemicals synthetic rubber and non-ferrous metals. Nearly all types of workers are required with heavy demand existing for laborers. Waterbury also faces shortage of machinists tool-makers and electricians. AL though the supply of labor in the Willimantic area is expected to be adequate numerically to meet labor demand, it is unlikely that all job openings will be filled during the next two months. Reductions in employment at a large aircraft plant in the area are expected but will not make a substantial number of work CTS available for other plants in the city as the majority of the workers released will probably leave the area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02
(BY UNITED PRESS)

Candidates of both major poItl- cal parties were campaigning Con- necticut in force today, making a bid for every last vote in next weeks elections.
 Mindful of the record breaking registration of voters, Republicans and Democrats urged a full turn out at the polls next Tuesday, and made forceful bids for support.
 Vice-President Henry A. Wallace came into the state today for an intensive 12-hour tour of the fourth congressional district, in behalf of the candidacy of Miss Margaret E. Connors, Democratic opponent of Rep. Clare Boothe Luce. Miss Con- nors, at Rridgefield, last night ac- cused Mrs. Luce of avoiding de- bate with her OH 'the issues of the campaign"
 Both Republicans and Demo- crats concentrated on Litchf1elo county last night, speaking at Tor rington.
 Republican U. S.. Sen. John A Danaher, in a broadcast speech declared that existing laws which throttle business must be corrected to provide for free enterprise and continuation of the profit system to produce jobs after the war. He urged the need of reducing "non- essential government expenditures so that tax burdens may be re- duced," and declared there must be an enlargement in the opportun- ity to venture capital so that in- vsetments in new plants and facll- tiles for production can be made.
 His Democratic opponent, Brien McNahon, characterized Danaher as "one of those Republicans who failed to follow the leadership of Wendell Willkie when the latter was trying to rid the party of isolation ists,' and asserted Danaher 'iS now attempting to persuade the people of the state that he favors inter national cooperation .. we have a superfuity of evidence to show that Senator Danaher is actually opposed to every and any kind ot cooperation that means anything"
 Republican Governor Raymond E. Baldwin told the Torrington rally that the postwar reconverslon period is a challenge to us to re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02
Candidates Make Bid
 For Every Last Vote
Both Parties Urged Full Turnout at Polls Tuesday;
 Wallace in l2=FOur Tour of State
U. s. Navy photo from NEA Telephoto.

tain our own skilled industrial workmen against states that will offer mary inducements to them. :. To keep them we must offer more than steady employment and ade- quate wages"
 He explained future plans of the State Park and Forest Commission to provide greater recreational fa- cilities after the war
 Former Democratic Governor Robert A. Hurley, at Hartford, said the final days of the campaign will be filled with a nationwide filli- buster"
 MT. Dewey will go on saying me too, but; MT. Danaher will go on hemming and hawking; and Mrs. Luce will go on insulting decent womanhood with vulgar and pois- onous tongue. MT. Baldwin will go on promising"
 'The purpose will be to keep us from thinking about the real issues upon which our livelihood and our liberties depend"
 l 4AAAO NO445A Co4oOAlo4 O4OC1ASG NV publicans planned a big rally to- night at Brandford for Representa- tive Ranulf B. Compton, recently returned from London as an Amer ican adviser on labor.
 Compton said he had been as- surred by Secretary of War Henry L Stimson that he had authorized commanders in the South Pacific area to "give personal attention and take whatever action he may deem necessary" to permit Connecticut soldiers, some of whom have been unrelieved for nearly three years, 1 to return home.
 Republican State Headquarters was optimistic of the election out come, and State Chairman Harold E. Mitchell declared "all the heavy artillery of the New Deal is coming into Connecticut in an attempt to turn the tide"
 He charged that President Roose- ] welt mot only has abandoned his plan for not campaigning, but he is putting forth a supreme effort to try to slave off defeat"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02
DR. EBRICHT TO
 TALK ON INDIA
Women's Society Make
 Announcement at Last Nights Meeting
WATER
Correspondents Phone-s-651l

Waterville, Nov. 2-The Women's Society for Christian Service met last evening at Grace Methodist church. The Home for the Aged of West Haven, Conn. is asking fol donations to carry on it's work, and anyone wishing to make a contr1bu- tion is asked to get in touch with Miss Ruth Norton at 3-6859. Plans were made for Thanksgiving par ty to be held on Nov. 15 at the church parlors. Each woman must between now and the 18th earn one dollar and donate it to the society, telling how she earned it. Also there will be refreshments. It was announced that Dr. Don- aid Ebright, missionary speaker will lecture on India" at the family night get-together on Nov. 28 at the church.
 Present were: Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs. Harry Stride, Mrs. Joseph Caron, Mrs. Eva Kott, Mrs. James Brodie, Mrs. Edwin Wightman, Mrs. Harry Lattimer, Mrs. L. J. Niven, Mrs. N. E. Hon. mold, Mrs. Alan Fairhurst, Mrs. Frederick Zaugg, Mrs. Evan Berg wall, Mrs. J. M. E. Johnson, Mrs. Bertha Platt, Mrs. William Brandt, Mrs. Rheinhart Vowe, Mrs. Ralph Lane, Mrs. William Lambert, ST., and Mrs. Emily Berger.
 The Birthday Club met recently at Burns Restaurant to honor Irene Peters. Irene received lovely gifts. A delicious chicken supper was served. Those present were: Mary McCue, Anna Bruder, Marie Son1er, Mrs. Blinn, Mabel Ottinger, Mabel Smith and Irene Peters.
 MT. and Mrs. George Angle, Jr., and son Bruce of Brooklyn, N. Y. are spending a few days with MT. Angles parents on Cooke street, MT. George Angle, ST. is patient at Waterbury Hospital, where he IS under observation.
 The Junior Choir of Grace Meth odist church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 at the church.
 The Women's Chorus will meet at 7:30 p. m.
 Sunday, November 5th will be Communion Sunday, and the begin ming of series of sermons by the pastor, Rev. Evan Bergwall of The Crusade for Christ.
 The weekly Bible meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at Gospel Hall.
 MT. and Mrs. Wesley Rood and MT. and Mrs. Homer Rood attended farewell party for Maynard Knox cs Terryville last evening. Mayn- Asa left today for Sampson, N. Y. to
 A training in eale Navy Tie Methodist Youth Fellowship held q Halloween party in the church parlors on Tuesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02

Games were enjoyed and a buffet lunch was served.
 The Waterville Honor Roll Com mittee met last evening at the home of Mrs. Joseph McArdle on Driggs street. Further plans were discussed for the dedication of the honor roll which will take place in the near future. Patrick Shea presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02
City Expecting 8 400 Labor Shortage In Two Months
''One-Arned Bandit
 Slot Machine Nabbed
Bethany Troopers Marvel at COntrivanCe Seized in
 Derby Restaurant Yesterday

beer and number of bottles of liquor. Celone was released under bonds of $50 and his case is ex- pected to be heard Monday in City Court.
 While the horse racing machine was an out of the ordinary con- trivance, police marveled at the old type '"one-armed bandit slot machine. It was the first reported seized in long period for 1t had been believed that all this type Of gaming machine had long since disappeared. The hose race ma- chine, police said, in the form of track. worked when coins were instered and bets could be made on the nags moving along the strip. This is the second arrest on gam ing charge Trooper Carlson has made in this city. this week. On Monday in company with Patrol- man Burke he arrested Frank Ma son of Roosevelt drive, who will also face City Court Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02
VIOLETTE=TEACH
 VERDICT RESERVED

Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas J. Wall reserved decision yesterday afternoon in the $2,50O civil action brought by Margaret Vi- olette of Waterbury against Ana stasia Teach, also of this city. The plaintiff claimed the defendant borrowed $500 from her Jan. IA. 1943 and returned only $150. leav. ing a balance of $1,350 plus interest from the date of the loan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02

Derby, Nov. 2 State Trooper Carl Carlson, accompanied by State Policeman Thomas Leonard, both of Bethany barracks, and Patrolman William Burke of the local force, raided the restaurant of Louis Ce- lone of A Main street, yesterday afternoon, and arrested the pro- prietor on charges of gaming and keeping liquor with intent to sell.
 Police seized a $1,000 horse racing machine, an old time slot machine, known in police language as the "one-armed nancit" several cases of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the fol- lowing agreements for weekly pay ments during disability:
 Charles Sakalauskas of 885 Bank street against Eastern Malleable Iron Go. of Naugatuck, $50 begin- ming Oct. 13, injuries to eyes, face. and left hand.
 Zygmund s. Chrostowski of Tor rington against American Brass CO of Torrington, $2399 beginning Oct IA, injury to left foot.
 George Weiland of 58 Winthrop avenue against American Brass Co.,. $50 beginning Oct. 29, laceration ot scalp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02

In the city Of Bridgeport alone, MT, Fitzgerald said, decline of over 16,000 workers has been noted in that area and recent trends in dicate that the out-migration is continuing. The state as a whole, has lost more than 55,00O workers during the fiscal year, partially due to selective service, women return ing to their homes and out of state workers returning to their home states.
 The labor market survey prepar- ed by the statistical department of the War Manpower Commission shows that a labor shortage exists in New Haven, Bristol Ansonia, Meriden, New Britain, Stamford, Norwich, Norwalk, Torrington and Waterbury.
 If the European war does not terminate by the end of the year. and present indications do not point that way, Connecticut faces 8 serious labor shortage in eSSen- tial and war manufacturing.
 Military commanders from the European and Pacific war fronts have given us new estimates of necessary heavy artillery ammuni- tion. trucks. heavy tires and other equipment and these estimates call for substantial increase in pro- duction of equipment for the re- maining months of 1914 and well into 1945. To help to attain these goals sought by these military leaders, Connecticut must halt this out-migration of labor and send workers from the less critical areas in the state into areas where labor shortages exist.
 The survey shows that shortage of approximately 500 workers ex- ists in Ansonia in the brass, elec- trictl equipment, machinery, air. craft parts and textile industries. A slight shortage is expected in Danbury among the essential plants in that city. This same situation exists in Danielson.
 Meriden, which is regarded as an important war material production center, anticipates shortage of [ 1900 workers during the next few months. Meriden, like other com- munities in Connecticut, likewise experienced outmigration problems. A surplus of women workers exists in Middletown, but 1t is anticipated that the supply of male workers will not be sufficient to fill all job open ings during the next few months. The city of Norwalk faces a slight labor shortage in the ordnance and electrical machinery industry. A similar situation will exist in Nor wich in the textile field.
 ThompSonville, while possessing a large surplus of women workers will have a definite shortage of male workers in the textile and paper products fields. The Army Air Base at Windsor Locks is in need of ad- ditional workers, mostly laborers and maintenance mechanics.
 Although there has been marked improvement in the labor market situation in New Haven, labor shortage is still anticipated, approx imating 1900 workers in the next two months. Industries requiring additional workers include ordnance products, rubber, iron and steel pro- ducts and machinery. A heavy de- mand exists in New Haven for un- skilled laborers. Out-migration of workers in New Haven has resulted in a decline of 5,400 workers during the fiscal year and recent trends in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02

Using Braille cards, blind Char les Seal of Martinstown, England, has won top prizes at four con- secutive whist tournaments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02
Out Migration Here Of Workers Causing
 Alarm In Factories
Many Other Connecticut Industrial Centers in Same Category, October Labor Market Survey Reveals;
 Production Increase for Remaining Months

Hartford November 2. - Out-mgration of workers in Connecticut is continuing at alarming rate State Man. power Director William Fitzgerald of the War Manpower Commission said today disclosing that many industrial centers of the were still experiencing labor shortage Tis he said revealed in survey of the Connecticut labor market as of October 15
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-02
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-25
FUTURE DEFENSE
POLICY STRESSED
Protective Services to Be
Maintained for Duration
in Connecticut

Enunciating future policy for Ci-
william Defense in Connecticut, State
War Administrator Harold F. Wood
cock said today in a memorandum
to local war councils that protective
services must be maintained for the
duration of the war.
The policy was drafted at a recent
meeting of the Civilian Protection
Committee of the Connecticut War
Council.
In his memorandum Mr.. Wood
cock said:
while War Department rulings
and provisions such as diScontin-
uance of aircraft spotting, increase
in mechanical plane detectorS, lift
ing of dimout requirements and
greater spacing between air raid
drills all imply less likelihood of air
attack here, nothing in these rulings
justifies or permits even partial de-
mobilization of any unit of civilian
air raid protection.
Commanders and Chief Air Raid
WardenS should undertake sur
veyS to determine whether losses to
the armed services have interfered
with proper efficiency of warden,
auxiliary fire, auxiliary police and
other groups to an extent where re-
placements should be made"
Mr.. Woodcock also said that dur
ing the interval between Army au-
thorized drills exercises for the
maintenance of Civilian Defense
forces should be held. 1t was indi-
Gated that these drills would af-
feet only Civilian Defense person.
mel. Drills called by the Army would
require participation by the public,
Mr.. Woodcock said.
He continued in his memoran-
dun:
1.-THE progress of the war may be-
come less favorable and Civilian De-
Tense at home might be called upon
unexpectedly at any time. There
fore, it is the distinct responsibility
of both local and state War Coun-
ellis to keep preparedness constant.
We have in fact a lawful obligation
to maintain the complete system"
Weather permitting, the statewide
mock bombing drill, which has been
postponed for the past two Sum-
days, will be held next Sunday,
January 80, Mr.. Woodcock said.
I'm case conditions prevent the
operations next Sunday the plan
will be dropped and we can then
anticipate possible drill called by
the Army at any time" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-25
ALDERMEN RATIFY
new APPOINTEES
Bureau of Assessment
Members Named; Airfield
Program Discussed

Appointments of Miss Mary F.
Hennessey, Vincent Coates and the
reappointment of John Porzenheim
as members of the bureau OF as
sessment were authorized by the
board of aldermen last night at
their regular meeting.
Miss HennesSe.., president OF the
Democratic Women's Booster Club
and Mr.. Coates an employe of The
Democrat will replace Maurice F.
Tangney, chairman of the Demo-
cratic Town Committee and John
B. Phelan both former members OF
the bureau. Mr. Porzenheim, a Re-
publican, has served on the board
of assessment for the past two
years.
incidentally, Miss Hennessey IS
the first women ever to be chosen
to the bureau of assessment. Long
active in Democratic circles she
was a strong leader in having wo-
men placed on the party town COM
mittee. She is well known as a
member of the Quota Club and is
an international representative Of
|
club, exclusively for women, and
comparable to the KiWaniS and Ro-
tary Clubs Miss Hennessey is like
wise a member of the local tire ra-
tioning board.
Mr.. Tangney who was member
of the bureau of assessment for
many years expressed the desire to
be replaced while Mr. Phelan has
been appointed to the board of
works.
The board Of aldermen also ap-
proved the appointments of Repre-
sentative Daniel j. Mahaney and
Peter Daunais as clerks and Gus
todians of the voting machines.
1t was urged at last nights meet
ing by Richard Bensen, one of the
newly elected Republican members
of the board that Waterbury take
steps toward establishing an air.
port somewhere centrally located
within the city limits.
John P. Fftzm .urice, secretary to
the Mayor pointed out to the board
that Mayor Monagan has repeated
ly consulted with airline authorities
on the advisability of this plan. 1t
was also noted that in the recent
report of the city planning COM
mission, as reported here last Fri
day, the commission through its
planning engineer, L. T. Scott
Smith cited the possibilities of
adapting the heliocopter plane to
the needs of Waterbury for air
7 TRANSPORTS dim. the commission sA-
vised caution in the approach to
this problem as many factors enter
into the picture that may prove less
beneficial in view of possible future
developments. 1t was pointed out
by the planning engineer that Wa
terbury possesses difficult terrain
for the establishment of a field
within its limits.
Alderman William v. Gerard,
(R), last night renewed a demand
that the Connecticut Light and
Power Company be requested to re-
move the ice and snow at bus stops
along its route. Mr.. Gerard said
that no action was taken last year
relative to a similar request of his
that had been submitted to a COM
mittee.
President Patrick M. Shea Ap-
pointed new committee consisting
OF Aldermen Minicucci, Sullivan,
Rafferty,, Abercrombie and Gerard.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-25
Murray Reps
Living Costs

Washington, Jan. 25-(UP)-Pers-
ident Philip Murray of the Con-
gress of industrial organizations as
serted today that living costs have
increased SO per cent since jan
uary, 1941-more than twice the
23.4 per cent increase shown by the
index of the labor departments bu-
reau of labor statistics.
Murray told a senate education
and labor subcommittee his figures
were taken from a report made by
the United Steel Workers Union
(CIO) following a study of $500
steel workers living costs. The re-
port he said, will be released later
today.
The steel workers union current
ly is seeking a wage increase above
the little steel formula which is tied
to the bureau of labor statistics
formula. Steel workers have re-
ceived the maximum allowed under
that formula, but the union con-
tends that the bureaus cost of liv-
ing index does not fairly reflect
cost increases.
While the federal agencies have
tried to hold down the price OF the
six basic commoditieS-bread, but
ter, meat, potatoes, milk and sugar
and there has been no increase in
the price of sugar in this three-year
period, Murray said, there has been
a veritable skyrocketing Of subd-
diary commodities made of sugar,
like jams, jellies, and preserves"
Murray told the subcommittee 1t
should question bureau of labor sta
tistics witnesses on the following
points which he believes account for
the discrepancy with the unions
figures:
/. Real rise in food prices, in
Guiding "all funds that go into the
family break basket"
2. Affect of quality deterioration
and upgrading on living costs.
3. Disappearance of cheaper
goods.
4. Increases in rents in cities
other than the "a which the bureau
checks, particularly in those where
there have been huge migrations Of
war workers"
S. The effect Of the migration Of
millions of workers from city to
city on actual cost of living"
6. Price violations and black
markets.
Murray said the line against IN
flation could have been held If Con-
gress had appropriated sufficient
money Ito subsidize properly food
when necessary and to effectively
police those controls and maintain
prices at decent levels"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-25
Mother Complains
Child "Ilnprisoned''
Bitter Battle for 3Year=Old Dolores LOda's Custody
Settled in Superior Court

Tiny three-year-old Dolores Loda
was taken from the arms of her
mother by a sheriff in superior court
yesterday afternoon and carried to
her waiting father on an order of
Judge Fank P. McEvoy at the con-
clusion of a bitter battle for the
child's custody.
The little girl was brought to court
following issuance of habeaS cor
pups writ when her mother, Mrs.
Adele R. Loda, complained the child
was imprisoned" at the home OF
her grandmother, Mrs. Agota Lubin-
skas of As West Porter street.
The father, Anthony Loda, and
witnesses for the defense testified
the child was nervous and emaciated
and that care given by the mother
was inadequate. 1t was alleged the
child had regained health since she
was placed in the care of her pattern
al grandmother. Two physicians