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The union times., 1944-09-23
OnTheScene
 Washington
By Travis K. Hedrick

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 Chairman William H. Davis of the National War Labor Board has a lawyers faith in facts. As an hon. est public servant, Davis is trou- bled because American newspapers have slurred over facts about la- Dor and the Little Steel Formula so much that the people generally are confused.
 In press conference this week, Davis said "it's hard sometimes to make the people believe there is such thing as factual investigation. Men can't disagree, really, about a fact. They can just be ignorant about it. 1"
 That was Davis introduction into the discussion of what the WLB faces and expects to do in the public hearings it has ordered Sept. 26-Oct. 2 on labor's demand for higher wages.
 There is no doubt that the WLB is going to recommend new wage policy for the country. Davis said that the present wage freeze policy was set ''tO stop competitive bid ding for scarce labor. If we come to a period of abundant labor, we can't operate on policy based on a shortage of labor.'
 Davis assured reporters that if price control continues, wage control will remain in the picture. But when he was asked about the danger of "ex- cess purchasing power" and the fears about it expressed in the daily press, Davis said If we get a 4O%o cutback, we certainly won't be threatened with excess purchasing power. At least it
The union times., 1944-09-23
Clothing Drive

The Rev. William D. Daly, direc- tor of the Catholic Social Service Bureau of New Haven, has been ap- pointed chairman for this area of an emergency clothing campaign to be held during the week of Sept. 24. Donations of clothing are solicited from all persons regardless of race, creed or color. Contributions may be brought to the Catholic Social Ser vice Bureau, 478 Orange Street, on any day until the end of September.
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A Texas theater man is tackling the problem realistically. H. s. Leon, head of Dallas circuit, has planted 100 acres of popcorn on his own ranch. Come what may, the Leon theaters will suffer no pop corn shortages! There!
 THE National Labor Relations Board this week backtracked from an alarming 2-to-1 decision hand ed down in April, i'm which it sought to curtal the right to strike. In that ruling, the board declined to order reinstatement by the American News Company, Pat erson, N. J., of workers who had been fired after striking. The board held the strike illegal because it was designed to prod the War Labor Board into action on a pend- ing wage case.
 Taking advantage of that deci- sion, the Indiana Desk Company, Jasper, Ind., likewise fired 50 em- ployes who struck because of the management own stalling on wage negotiations. Its alibi was that the wage demands would ''violate'' sta- bilization regulations. However. the board this time held that the strike was fully legal.
 'There is no basis for the com- pany's contention that, because of the Wage Stabilization Act. such concerted activity by the employees, otherwise within the protection of the National Labor Relations Act, should be outlawed,'' the board declared.
 It ordered the company to re- store the 50 strikers to their jobs with back pay for the time they were out.
 THE Inland Daily Press Asso- citation has sent to its constituency a special postcard notice ''to cor rect erroneous reports'' regarding the annual meeting to be held in Chicago in October. Among the in- structions was the following:
 Frivolous types of gatherings are taboo. Inlanders many secure tickets, births, etc., in and out of Chicago. Local railway agents know the situation in region."
 READERS of the Des MOines Tribune recently read headline telling one of the strangest stories yet to come from Normandy:
 ''Find Body of Woman Fighting
 With Nazis''
The union times., 1944-09-23
UNSUNG HEROINES

O4VOO4NO
 This is one of the stories you probably didn't hear despite the ocean of words over the airwaves by professional commentators after Allied troops landed i'm France. But it's one of the incidents which helped make the invasion a suc- cess.
 The scene wasn't beachhead in Normany. No, it was just the in- side of Detroit war plant-the DetrOla COrp.-where women em- plOyes were working at unheard of speed to meet rush request from the army for mine detectors. Work ing tirelessly through scorching heat, the women accomplished Gin one day what normally would have taken five days,' in the words of C. Russell Feldmann, president of the corporation.
 The women got their reward four days after the army had made its special request the mine detec- tors were being used, and used well, by our men in Normandy. Their unprecedented feat won them plau- dits from the army, their employer and their union.
 Such an energetic response to the army's plea for emergency help proves that those who complain that the production front is full of slackers do not know what they are talking abOut," Feldmann com mented.
 FIFTY-ONE clothing manufac- tuners have been directed to pro- duce approximately 3OO,OOO wool field jackets needed by the Army, WIPE announces. The companies have one month to negotiate with the Quartermaster Corps for con- tracts. Production will be distrib- uted equitably among the manu- facturers on the basis of May, 1944 production.
 ACCORDING to Dept. of Com merce figures, profits of U. S. corporations after taxes were SIS million higher during the first three months of 1914 than 1943.
 THE CAT that was left $lOO,- 900 in its owners will has had a nervous breakdown.-news item.
 We'd have one for $5O,OOO.
The union times., 1944-09-23
As We See 1t

tertaining other war workers and servicemen until midnight.
 On its 10th anniversary the local presented each member with a free dues card for the first quarter of l944. The same was done for returning servicemen.
The union times., 1944-09-23

TOTAL war for San Diegos mu- sicians means almost round-the- clock activity. Almost half the membership of Local 325, Ameri- can Federation of Musicians, ham, dle jobs in war plants and other en- terprises during the daytime, en-
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 The issue evolved from the yn- authorized whlkout of men of the tube divisions first shift last Sat- cials were successful in urging men of the second shift, who also con- templated a similar procedure. to remain on the jobs. Following Sat- urday's events the union met with the men on Sunday at which time the men agreed to return. On Mon- day morning as the men of the first shift appeared at the plant they were met by their division fore- men who requested their badges and informed them they were no longer considered employees of the Scovill Go.
 In protest the men of the second shift who appeared Monday after noon reported for work and then walked out. Yesterday the union urged these latter men to return at which time they were met with the same actions on the company's part Alan c. Curtiss personal relations director for the company has main- tained that the company's proce- dure was based on their contention that the men "in effect have quit their jobs and therefore are no longer to be considered as em- ployes." MT. Watkins in reply stat ed that ''the union has no recourse but to consider the company's ac- tionS, in effect, as constituting Q lock k-out." He added that the union had requested the men to return which was done but met with the same actions by the company.
 At present the issue is deadlocked and seemingly dependent on any solution to be offered by Governor Baldwin. Both sides this morning remained adamant in their stands. About 56 men. involving both shifts are involved.
 Just when negotiations will be re- stunned under the Governors di- rection could not be determined to- day. The Democrat was informed that MT. Curtiss of the Scovill Co. is out of town and will be until Fri day. Whether the negotiations would proceed with some other rep- resentative of the plant as not known today.
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to ''confirm or deny this story"
 Sen. Owen Brewster, R., Me, said the cruiser U. s. s. Milwaukee was one ship reportedly transferred to Russia.
 Asked whether he had been fol- lowing Bridges statement, Early said "Yes, I saw it in the papers,"
 Any reaction?" he was asked.
 "No," Early said. "But that is one way certain people seem to have of getting information out that is very probably of military value that some other nations would like to have, but cannot get 1t from the executive branch of the government.
 They can get 1t through their friends on the Hill who in turn will pas it out as privileged mater, hence making 1t publishable under the code"
 The voluntary press and radio censorship codes request that noth- ing be printed or broadcast about matters involving military security unless an appropriate authority-a duly-authorized government source will authorize 1t. The of1ice of censorship, however, has ruled that these restrictions do not apply to anytring said publicly by 6 member of Congress.
 Bridges said in the Senate yes- terday that rumors about the trans fer had circulated for several days. He demanded that "the veil of se- crecy" surrounding this and other aspects of American foreign policy be lifted.
 Interest in the reported transfer persisted despite a statement in the House yesterday by Rep. P. Edward Hebert, D., La, Q member of the House naval affairs committee, that T was in touch with Secretary of Navy Games V.) Forrestal this afternoon and hetold me that no ships have been transferred to the Russian government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

NSVeeNAAeeAS~A vasion routes to Berlin.
 The French news service, Tnain- tained by the French National coin- mittee, said the Germans have tak- en their first steps towards an eventual withdrawal from France to the Fatherland.
 A group of lo0 German women left Paris for Germany May 14, the first such contingent of evacuees since Naz occupation of France in 1940, the agency said. German army officers and civil servants also were said to have sent their heavy bag gage back to Germany.
 GA London broadcast heard by CBS said Arthur Seyss InQuart, Nazi commissioner in Holland, has pre- pared a number of martial law de- creess to be put into effect in the event of an Allied landing in that country. Under them, all persons who helped the Allies or impaired Germany's defensive strength would be executed, the broadcast said)
 The British air ministry, mean time, disclosed that Q special aerial striking force was being assembled to blast German U-boat bases on the French coast when the invasion begins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
|DEATH REMOVES FATHER OF NUN
John M. 0rinvaIsky, 67s Dies in TOrringtOn;
 Leaves IS Children

Torrington, May 2A = John Michael Grifivalsky, CT, of 1OD Fzar- winton avenue, died Tuesday at Charlotte Hungerford hospital. Born in Czechoslovakla, he came to this country 55 years ago and to this city 50 years ago. Mir. Brinvalslky was night foreman at the tube mill of the American Brass Conc pany, plant here for half century He was Q member of the Catholic Sokol, Sacred Heart Rosary Society and Torrington Jednota.
 He leaves his wife, Anna (Za~ tareIx) caeinvalslEy, six daughters, Sister Mafia Thellna of the Holy Ghost Convent, Aliphant, Pa., Anna of New York City, Rita, 6 student at State Teachers College, New Britain, Mrs. Susan Lach, Kathryne and Elizabeth Grinvalsky, all of Torrington; nine sons, Rev. stephen J. Grinvalsly, Army chap. lain, at Darnell General Hospital, Danville, Ky, John, Jr., of Flushing, L. T., Andrew of Winsted, James and Joseph of Torrington, Corporal George of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo, Bernard, Marine, at Paris Island, s. O., Private First Glass Henry, New York University School of Medicine, and Michael Grinvalsky of Bridgeport; II grandchildren and two sisters. Mrs. Andrew Ko- Mak and Mrs. Anna Zwick of this city.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day at 9:46 Q. m. at the home and at i0:30 o'clock at Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in new St. Francis's cemetery. The body will be at the home Thursday at 8 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

A rally will be conducted tomor- row night by the Greater Indus. trial Union Council, 0. I. O. ct Buckingham Hall at 8 p. m. as a means of giving expression to the demands of the union for modified. ton of the Little Steel Formula.
 David J. Mcdonald secretary of the United Steelworker's union and an active leader in the attempt to break the formula will be the prin- cipal speaker of the evening.
 The c. I. O. is attempting to break The Little Steel Formula which carries within its provisions what they term "are unfair and unequitable wage restrictions" not comparable with cost of living ir1- creases."
 Invitations to U. s. Senator Fran cis T. Maloney, Congressman Jo- seph E. Talbot and B. J. Monkiewicz and U. S. Senator John Danaher have been extended asking them to appear as guest speakers to pre- sent their views on the formula. As yet no word has been received from these legislators.
 Representatives of industry and management likewise have been ex- tended invitations by the c. I. O. as a means, it was stated today by Harold Senior of the c. l. O. to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
UNITED NATION GROUP FORMED
William VOsburgh Presi- dent; Next Meeting at
 Y June l

william vosburgh was elected president of the United Nations Group which formally was organiz- cd at a meeting calling by Frederick s. Chase at the Central r last eve ming.
 Alfred J. Green, representing the Community Forum Group, was named secretary, and Genevieve Clark recording secretary. William Mackenzie was named chairman of the membership committee, and Mrs. Thompson Platt, chairman oi the program committee.
 Paul Cruikshank, headmaster ai Taft School. Watertown, was elect ed vice-president- for the Cheshire area, and Arthur N. Sheriff. head master at Cheshire Academy, Ches- hire, was chosen vice-president fol the Cheshire area.
 Also elected to office was Walter Angle, treasurer.
 The next meeting of the group will be held Thursday evening, June at the Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

The unit would include X-ray fa- cIlities, medical equipment and many other health conveniences for children who are not able to attend regular classes because of an in- capacity, it has been indicated. The center would be modelled after sev- eral now in existence in several large cities of the east, according Go present plans.
 The city health department and the Board of Education are report ca Co have conceived the idea of q health center while Investigating . suggestion to set up new open air school. which would provide bet- ter facilities than are now available.
 pr. E. J. Godfrey, city health officer, was consulted by members of the education department and is at the present time conducting an Investigating on the proposal, with the aid of several other physicians of the city.
 The Begnal school building, which is described as in excellent condi- tion, now houses only about four classes, and the pupils would be Transferred to Duggan school, only a thors distance away, if the board decides to take action on the health center proposal.
 Neither the health department nor the education board has taken action on the plan, but both are reported to be actively working on it and are expected to bring it up for general discussion at future meetings.
 It hes been pointed out greater attention would be given to in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
CIO Council To Hold
 Rally TomorrowN Night
Campaign for Modification of Little Steel Formula to
 Start Here; Legislators, Employers Invited

present "a free flow of ideas and the resolving of the differences of opinion which may exist between management and labor"
 Among the union officials sched- uled to appear at the rally tomor- row night are Thomas Burns of New York assistant to the chairman of the o. I. O. National Political Action Program; John J. Mankow- ski, executive board members of the c. I. o. and L. J. Davidson direc- tor of the Paper Workers Organiza- tion committee.
 Joseph Kenishea president of the GWIUC has extended the invita- tions to the various prospective speakers. The rally is scheduled to get underway at p. m. and is open to the public without charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

ordinates" have trafficked with the Germans.
 5. General Charles De Gaulle, president Of the French National Committee, has accepted an invita- ton to come to London to discuss relations between the committee and Allied governments
 6. The breach between Russia and the Polish exile government is not 50 wide as 1t might appear on the surface.
 2. T have no sympathy with those who think 1t is clever and even funny to insult and abuse the government of Spain"
 Churchill referred only briefly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
Churchill Announces
 Post War Program
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to the fighting in Italy, where he said a mighty battle was lat a cli- max south of Rome" He fore- saw the 'hideous prospect of the red-hot rake of battle lines being drawn from sea to sea right up the whole length of the (Italian) Peniri- sula," but said he had "great hopes that the city of Rome will be pre- served from. the struggle of our armies"
 Churchill spoke rapidly at the outset. though his voice sounded 6 little tired, but warmed up as he progressed and finished in his ia. miliar resounding style as he pic tured the new world organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
Full Weather Report

Boston, May 23-(UP)-weath- CT forecasts
 MASSACHUSETTS CONNECTI. CUT and RHODE ISLAND-COn- siderable clOudineas with scatter ed light showers and little change in temperature toni ght and Thursday.
 MAINE - Fair except partly cloudy south west portion to- night. Thursday increasing cl0ud- iness with scattered light showers southwest portion. Not much change in temperature.
 NEW HAMPSHIRE and VER- MONT-Partly cloudy with little change in atemperature tonight and Thursday with scattered light showers tomorrow,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

NOUHI11IWCU HUH SuBS " Germany in an attempt to cripple Germany's communications in ad- vance of an Allied invasion of west- ern Europe. On Sunday alone, 300 trains wer strafed and shelled by Allied fighters.
 A German declaration last De- cember said that American and British airme1 held as prisoners of war in Germany would be tried as war criminals in a reprisal for Rus- sia's trial and execution of three German war prisoners for atrocities at Kharkov. So far as was known however, no such German trials were held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
OBITUARY

COLSON-Guy l.. Colson of 04 Scott avenue, Watertow11, died at his home early this morning. He is survived by his wife, Mar garet (Shay) Colson; three daugh- ters, Anna Rae Colson of Water. town; Mrs Bertram Mertelmeyer; Mrs. Frank Dillane, both of Water bury; two sons, Capt. Guy l.. Col. son, IT,, U. s. Army, stationed in Texas, and Earl ?. Colson of Wa tertown.
 The funeral will be held from the residence, 94 Scott street, Saturday morning at S:30 to St. Johns Roman Catholic church, Watertown. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, this city. Friends may call at the home Thursday evening and Friday afternoon and evening. :.
 TINTMERrEAN-L. s. Zimmerman, who conducted the Zimmerman sur- vey of the Waterbury Police De- partment at request of the Water- bury Taxpayers League in l94t, died Monday of a heart attack in Teheran, Iran, while engaged by the Iranian government to reorgan. ize the country's police force.
 A New York born police "ex- pert'', Zimmerman submitted his report to the Taxpayers League here. which made them public Q year ago. The report met with Q great deal of disfavor in many cir
 yACARUSO = stephen Jacaruso of l66O2 Tracy, Detroit, Mich, a former resident of Waterbury, died early this morning following an operation. He was, at one time, as- sociated with his father. John Jac- aruso, in the banking business in New York City. For the past 18 years he had been connected with the U. s. Post office in Detroit. Survivors include one son, Virgil John Jacaruso, U. S. Army, station ed in England; five sisters, Mrs. Angeline DeBiase, Mrs. Anna Ca- pone. Mrs. Thomas Garafano, Mrs. Frank Santapietro, Miss Doris Jaca- ruso. all of Waterpury; and one brother, Joseph Jacaruso of Tucson. Ariz.
 The family left today to attend the funeral in Detroit, arrange ments for which are incomplete. IPPOLITO = Mrs. Domenica (Santoli) Ippolito. wife of Vincenzo Ippolito, 590 Congress avenue, died last night at her home after brief illness.
 She was a native of Italy, and came to the United States and Wa terbury IS years ago.
 Surviving are two sons, Salvatore, Winsted. and Joseph, this city; i've daughters, Mrs. Rosario Sicufanzo. Mrs. Giovanni Antonio pizza, both of Italy. and Mrs. Michael Milo. Mrs. Salvatore Lombardo and Miss Philomena Ippolito, all of Water. bury: two brothers. Frank and Pas- quale Santoli. Weedviile, Pa. and iJ grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:i6 from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 032 Bank street, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at Q for . solemn high Mass of rec quiem. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home today and tomorrow from 2 to 70 D. m.
 Members of Torrellesl and Oriunti are requested to meet tomorrow night at Q ?. m. at the funeral home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
MRS MARY PALMER, TORRINCTON, DIES

Torrington, May 24-Mrs. Mary A. Palmer, 73, of 463 Main Street, wid. ow of James M. Palmer, died Tues- day at her home. Born in Ireland, she came to this country 72 years ago and had lived in Torrington 70 years.
 Mrs. Palmer was a member of the Council of Catholic Women, the Ladies Auxiliary. AOH, Daughters of Isabella, and the North End Com munity Association. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Weir of Litchfield and Mrs. Joseph Negri of Torrington; five grandchildren end several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Friday at 8:l5 Q. m. at the home, with solemn requiem high Mass at g o'clock at St. FranciS's Church. Burial will be in Old St. Francis's Cemetery. The body will be at the home Wednesday after 2 p. m.
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capacitated pupils if a special health center were set up here, and that larger number might be able to obtain a schooling If the proper medical facilities were made avail able for them.