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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
EMPLOYERS FILE
 STATEMENTS HERE
Over 800 Return QuestiOn- naires to War Man-
 power Commission

More than 800 employers of the Waterbury area have already filed questionnaires on the number oi workers they employed last Feb. l it was reported today by Paul Par sons, manager of the U. s. Employ ment Service, who is taking charge of the War Manpower Commission office in the absence of Mrs. Mary M. Dewey, director.
 The questionaires were distribu- ted by the WING to approximately 1900 employers who were asked to state the number of men and wom- en. full and part-time workers em- ployed on the ceiling date. The in- formation will be used in determin- ing new ceilings for various estab- lishmentS.
 MT. Parsons disclosed that the use of part-time help will not be counted against labor ceilings as far as hiring is concerned, and that part-time workers will not be noted in compiling totals on hiring. The WING announced the ruling in or der to encourage use of part-time help during the summer vacations, it was reported.
 It was reported, however, that vacation workers are counted in de- termining whether concern is over or below the ceiling level. Concerns which obtain additional employees for the vacation period will not be allowed replacements until the total is below the established ceiling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
PAPER SALVAGE
 NO PROBLEM
Public Must Be Impressed With Seriousness of Sit-
 uatiOn Say Officials

Alarming prospects for paper salvage collections both in Water bury and throughout Connecticut are in evidence for the summer has been revealed by salvage officials and J. Warren Upson chairman of the local salvage committee today urged the support of all residents of the city in attempting to offset this situation.
 Appealing today particularly to the residents of the southwest sec ton of the city where a paper salv- ege collection will be undertaken on Saturday the chairman cited the critical need for this vital war material which has been classified by Donald Nelson head of the WIPE as the most essential of all salvage material. While appealing to these residents MT. Upson also called upon all householders in the city asking that they begin now to pre- pare old papers and magazines in bundles of 25 or 50 pounds, secure ly tied, for future canvaSSes which WILL pC COkluuNVCd III bAACh dACa
 Residents of the southwest sec- tion were also urged by street su- perintendent Herbert Scott-Smith supervisor of the city trucks which will make the collection to be cer- tain that these bundles of salvage paper are securely and properly t..~d to facilitate handling and par- ticularly to forestall the possibility of loose papers blowing around the neighborhoods. Following recent drives of this kind street crews have had to be sent into these sec- tions of the city to gather the loose paper blowing about.
 Saturdays collection will get un- derway at D. m. weather permit ting and residents are urged to place the bundles of old papers and magazines out on the street before this time.
 An advertisement will appear in The Democrat tomorrow listing the names of the streets to be can- vassed on Saturday. If your street is listed start now to prepare your salvage contribution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
GUESTS STRESS
 SALVAGE NEEDS
Unrelenting Effort Urged By City Hall Speakers
 Last Evening

Urging an unrelenting effort in the collection of salvage materials particularly as mainstay for the coming invasion, state salvage of- ficials, War Production Board au- thorities and a wounded Army Air Force veteran last night stressed the need for more and more of these critically needed war mater ialS as they spoke before gather- ing of salvage committeeman in the city hall.
 J. Warren Upson chairman of the local salvage committee presided over the meeting which was at- tended by members of war councils and salvage committees throughout the Naugatuck Valley area. Mayor John s. Monagan urged a keep punching" attitude on the part of the officials in all coming salvage campaigns.
 Capt. William R. Harris, of Beav- CT, Pa, a wounded air force pilot now on convalescent leave spoke before the group and cited the im- portance of many of these mater ials. Capt. Harris, who is the reci- pient of the Purple Heart and the Air Medal pointed out how tin salv- aged from but two tin cans is suf- fioient to make a syrette the small one-dose hypodermic which is standard equipment for servicemen used to counteract shock.
 The pouch of the syrette is made of 100 per cent pure tin, and each pouch contains enough morphine to deaden pain for 10 to IA hours. Tin cans are also salvaged for pro- duction of cannisters for lifesaving blood plasma, he said.
 The veteran also cited the high rag content in roofing materials used for barracks for servicemen and the need for wiping rags to service engines on bombers and other planes.
 More than 100000 items used for wartime services require the use of paper in some form. 1t was pointed out by Willard Deveneau of the w. P. B. Some of these are U. s. Army ration K box, emergency pa- rachutes, etc.
 Seth Loe Pierrepont chairman of the state salvage committee urged more participation in all salvage campaigns on the part of individual householders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
6. 1. Q. PETITION
 SENT TO VILE,
Urges Rejection of Man- agement's Contention on
 New Elections

A petition was forwarded today by the Greater Waterbury c. I. O. Council to the National Labor Rela- tions Board in Washington urging that the latter reject the contention of management that new elections among employees must be conducted by unions, acting as bargaining agents, at the expiration of labor management contracts with indi- vidual concerns.
 Sources state, however, the local council and similar others appeal ing the matter may receive a Set- back in their endeavors as these same sources contend that the NLRB is more inclined toward management's request because of the highnghted publicity of the recent Montgomery-Ward case.
 The issue, which has been the crux of many labor-management disputes of late centers on the con- tention of management that it is only equitable that new elections be conducted each time formal can tract expires. Joseph Kenishoa. council president, on the other hand contends that such requests are ''disruptive of unity between labor and management and harmful to he war effort.
 As a result of the Montgomery Ward dispute part of which stem med fro mthe refusal of the com pany management to recognize the union without a new election it has been stated that the NLRB may back all such requests by employers in the future and may at its hear ings tomorrow rule such a move to be final.
 Plans for the local CLOS rally to be conducted at Buckingham Hall May 25 to highlight their plea for doing away with the Little Steel Formula were discussed at last nights meeting of the council. Con- gressman Joseph E. Talbot and D. J. Monkewicz and U. S. Senators John A. Danaher and Francis T. Maloney have been invited by the council to speak at the rally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
LAWRENCE DURYEE
 ROTARIANS GUEST

Electronics will make possible more products at lower costs, and thereby provide more employment and presumably" make for better living and happiness after the war, Lawrence W. Duryee, industrial power engineer told yesterdays meeting of the Rotary club at the Elton.
 William A. Finley, manager oi the local telegraph office was inc troduced as new member by Douglas Loring. manager of the lo- cal office of the Southern New England Telephone CO. Edwin H. AQgeVine. who was elected treasurer last week, was elected to fill the unexpired term from May IS to June 30 of William H. Husband who is leaving Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
Litigation In Local Courts

A divorce action brought by Gill; bert Lister of Prospect against Eldora Savage Lister of Portland, Maine, was withdrawn from the su- perior court docket today. The couple married Dec. IA, 1885 and are the parents of two minor chil- dren.
 Clsiming she is unable to come to 8 mutual agreement with her hus- band on division or apportionment of property held jointly on Enoch street. Mrs. Marie Bilotta of Wa terbury today filed civil action in superior court against George Bilotta, asking the court to order sale of the premises and division of proceeds.
 The plaintiff states she and the defendant are in disagreement as to domestic and financial affairs, and carrot come to an understanding o1 their property. She states the property is of such nature that 1t cannot be partitioned with justice justice to both owners, and that 1t is to their best interest that 1t be sold and the proceeds divided.
 Alfred D. Boucher, of Waterbury, filed divorce action against Thel- ma M. Johnsky Boucher, also of this city, in superior court today. The couple married January 18, 1882, and the petitioner claims his wife has been habitually incorporate and intolerably cruel since April, 1940. He seeks custody of three minor children.
 A motion to set aside the $4,000 verdict returned for Margaret O.. Witek in her civil action against the Town of Southbury was denied in the New Haven superior court yes- terday by Judge James E. Murphy. The litigation was based on person. al injuries sustained and damages to her car when the vehicle skidded on an icy highway in Southbury January 21, 1922.
 It was claimed by the defense that recovery by the plaintiff would in effect mean that towns are re- quired to sand every piece of high way, despite the large number of miles and immense cost involved. The plaintiff is the daughter of Deputy Sheriff Chris Olsen.
 Damages of $2500 are sought by John E. O'Connell of Waterbury, from the Cooke Street Line Inc. of Waterbury, in a civil action filed in common pleas court today. The suit is based on in- juries sustained May 18, 1943, when bus in which the plaintiff was a passenger allegedly left the high way at Southington Mountain and turned over.
 The complaint states the driver did not have proper control of the vehicle and that he abruptly applied the braking equipment. The tires of the bus were worn and smooth, it is alleged further.
 Injuries to the head, back, arms, and legs, and a concussion of the brain resulted, the complaint states
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
BERTHA PLATT
 FETES WEAvERS
Swedish Club Luncheon Guests of Parker Street
 Member
FAYETTEVILLE Correspondents Phone-3-6511 Il

Waterville, May 17-The Swedish Weaving club met last night at the home of Mrs. Bertha Platt on Park CT street. Luncheon was served fol- lowing the meeting. Those attend ing were: Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs John w. Platt, Jr. Mrs. Harry Lat timer, Mrs. J. M. E. Johnson, Mrs Ralph Benson and Mrs. Bertha Platt.
 Troop 31, Boy Scouts met Monday evening with their leader, William Cristie.
 A meeting will be held by the young people of the Grace Metho- dist church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. This Methodist Youth Fellowship group was organized last week.
 The Missionary Study Circle of w S. c. s. of the Grace Methodist church will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings. The next meeting will. be May A at the church.
 Mrs. Lester Hart of Fairmount is patient at St. Mary's hospital Her condition is good.
 MT. and Mrs. Vincent Leonard ot l9 Ashford street are parents of a son, Vincent Ernest, born at Wa terbury hospital, May F.
 Rev. and Mrs. Allison Smith oi Bay Point, L. I. announce the birth of a son on May l2. Rev MT. Smith is a former minister o1 Grace Methodist church.
 Mrs. Alice Wright of 1915 Thom- aston avenue is patient at Wa terbury hospital when she under went a major operation this morn- ing. Her condition is satisfactory.
 An army airplane starteled Wa terville residents last evening about 5:3O when he flew over barely miss ing the tree tops in the vicinity ot Chase Metal Works.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
WAUGH WILL SHOW
 FILMS TO GROTTO

zindah Grotto will hold its regu- lar meeting in the Grotto rooms. Masonic Temple. tonight at 500 with Monarch Richard D. Bensen presiding.
 Reports will be made by the cere- monial committees. the Keep I'm Smoking committee and the gen. eral committee chairman and stan for the i9l4 Orotto Charity Circus to be held in the Municipal Stadium the week of June 5th to 10th for the benefit of this fund.
 Following the business meeting motion pictures taken at the last circus. held in 1922. and sound films of South America will be presented by Roy Walch. publicity director for The Waterbury Defense Coun- ell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
N. E. MopIe Crop Takes Bic Drop

Boston, May 17.-tUP) - New England's maple crop this year was about 1000, 900 pounds under 194S production, the New England crop reporting serivce announced today
 Expressed in terms of sugar. pro- duction this year totaled 9.24l DOC pounds as compared with 10,257 ,0OO last year and F, 900 in 1922.
 Nearly all this years production was turned into syrup, totaling l. lO3 900 gallons, with the balance of about 5 per cent being made in to 427, 900 pounds of sugar. Last year the syrup production was l,-- 23l 900 gallons, the sugar totaled 4O9, 900 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND BUTTER


 "As through TS in Book " each Wortn lV p steaks be oas pue ana canned fish and meat are no longer aheo
 PROCESSED FOODS Book w each worth 10 points indefinitely tokens worth point each may De used change. o..
 Sugar stamps valid for five pounds or indefinitely. s. e.. Sugar stamp No valid for five pounds for through Feb 2e 9 maximum o O pohuos o sue per will granted in addition on appao to the local ration board
 Arpane stamps Book III valid indef- nely for pair of shoes
 No coupons valid for three gallons until August
 TIRE INSPECTION
 inspection deadne for "C" is May S and for S cars Sune 30 . o,,
 Period four period coupons will August s application forms for winters fuel oil aonS may Ds obtained at local nrehouses until May @
 COAL vendor his possession signed statement on me showing the consumers annual needs the consumers inventory of solid fuels as Apn sts the number of be heated and the type of heating equipment used ., .,. with properly fuel dealer may April o and October se4t up to 30 percent - The receive April iel4 to March 3 ie46 limited to g 2 percent or the amount during March 3i 1888
 RENT CONTROL
 dwelling units including private noises rented or oi. registered Rooms roonng houses and noes Notice of change tenants Form D completed Office within i've days tenancy all rented dwelling uns other an oomns houses and hoels
 CONSUMER INFORMATION telephone number the consumer information dssk tosa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
NEWS s 

The Feast of the Ascension will be observed in the Roman Catholic churches throughout the city to- morrow. Masses will be celebrated according to announcement in the various parishes.
 The Ascension, which comes on the fortieth day after Easter, com- memorates the Ascension of Our Lord into heaven from the top of Mount Olivet in the presence of His Blessed Mother and His Apostles and disciples.
 Between 15O and 200 members. of Protestant churches in Greater Waterbury will hear an address by Reverend William Cecil NOrthc0tt of London, England Monday, May 29. The occasion is the annual meet ing of the Council of Churches which will open with dinner at 6:3O p. m. A short business meeting con- ducted by Council President Frank E. Hess will precede the talk by Reverend Mir. NOrthcOtt.
 MT. NOrthcOtt is the Home Sec retary and Literary Superintendent of the London Missionary Society.
 Waterbury weekday schools of re- ligion announced schedules today for graduation exercises which will be held in various centers this year instead of at a central graduation program for all schools.
 Exercises will be held at 2:30 p. m, May 9, Central school at Sec ond Congregational church and North End school at St. Pauls Methodist church. May 23, Advent Christian church, Christ chapel, citadel school aJ St. fsauIs MeIno- dist church, and Mill Plain Union church; May "A. Brooklyn school at Brooklyn Y. M. c. A.: May 25, Bunker Hill Congregational church, South Waterbury school at South Federated church, Waterville school at Grace Methodist church. and West Side school at the new sane tuary of the West Side Hill Metho- dist church. Exercises will be held ab @soO p' h'
 Rev. Bruce Whittemore, newly named pastor of West Side Hill Methodist church, will be ordained by Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell al the annual New York East Con- ference of the Methodist church tomorrow
 The conference will be held al the Hanson Pl.. Central Methodist church, Brooklyn. N. Y Follow ing the ordination service, MT. Whit temore will be officially appointed pastor of the Waterbury church.
 Rev. Edward H. P. Hempel, pas tor of the Columbus Avenue Meth. odist church. New Haven for thu past two years, will be appointed as pastor of st. Paul's Methodist church, Waterbury.
 Ministers and lay members iron this city who will attend the con. ference are: Rev. John J. Snayely and Idris Aiderson, First Metho- dist church; Rev. and Mrs. EyaE H. Bergwall and George Francis Grace Methodist. Watervilie; Mrs Clifford Thomas. West Side HI Methodist and Prank c. MeiEsinger St. Paul's Methodist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage eersifi. eates have ben filed with the Bu- Feau Of visal Statistics;
 John MraE, 90 Wsyland avenue and Patricia Mclaughlin. l2 Shel- ley street.
 Elmlr T. Carnslelle, e93 Congress gr9. avenue and GIeria N. Peru gl. @ North Main street.
 Robert Oliver Augustine. hat, Vernon, N. Y.. and Monica D. Fa- ean. @ Unlen street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17

random to various residents in an effort to determine whether or ndt compliance exists. The survey, hove ever, has not been as extensive aa that in New London which as lln~ dergone more drastic changes be- cause of its military developments it was reported.
 Most of the violations in Water bury were described as being Of q trivial nature", although the staff is constantly on the lookout for overcharges and other types of non- compliance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
Hospital Bulletins

Alex POlick, 68, 93 East Farm street was injured in a fall from his horse drawn cart on WOlcOtt street near Sacred Heart church this morning. St. Mary's hOspi- tai reported that a ear driven by John DioriO, IF, g Williams street, knocked 8 wheel off the wagon as it emerged from a driveway. Police are investigating. POIick was admitted to the hospital for X-rayst O determine extent of his injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
BUILDING PERMITS

Eighteen enc family houses priced at S4,000 each will be con. stFucted here soon according to building permits issued today by the office of Bldg. Inspector John T. Hartley. These house will be constructed on Moran and Mryna Avenues by the 4. 4 D. COnstFuc- ton company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
FIELD TRIP SUNDAY

Arthur E. Blewitt. corresponding secretary of the Connecticut Bo. tanical society, will lead the group on the first field trip of the season starting from Richards Corner. Cheshire, Sunday at i0:3O. The next field trip will be held at South Neriden. May %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17
DETAIL FOR TODAY
 Sugar RebOrt

SUGAR REPORT means more to a soldiers morale than an extra months pay. A letter from his one and only is the. outstanding event of any day and he's likely to read 1t at least seven or eight times before he finally puts it. away. A soldier loves to get mail. from anyone .,and everyone but that old SUGAR REPORT is just like money in. the bank ito him. If a soldiers gal has quit writ. ing to him, she has '"hushed the mush." If a soldier gets letters from more than one girl, he has "cornered the sugar market" Cut Eoff a. soldiers SUGAR REPORTS and he just ain't got any morale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17

these friendly conferences we look with confidence to the day when all peoples Of the world may live free lives untouched by tyranny and according to their varying desires and their own ccnsciencea."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17

One hundred thirteen nationali- ties are now fighting in the Rus sian Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17

seagulls alishting on . main Tuad near York. England. stalled . motor bus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-17

CONSUMER INFORMATION me telephone information desk tioss
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Greene Johnston Nuptials

Miss Barnetta Johnston, who
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Barney Johnston. and Claude AL
len Greene, First Glass Petty
Officer, U. S. Navy, were united
in marriage Tuesday evening,
February Is, 1914. The ceres
mony was performed in the par
sonage of the A. M. r. Church
by the Rev. Leroy Hayes amidst
relatives and close friends.
After the ceremony a wedding
supper was held at the home Of
Mrs. Gordon Carter. Spring
flowers and candleligit helped to
make the setting one long TO
be remembered by the happy
married couple.
On Thursday evening the
couple were houored with a buff
fet supper and cocktail party by
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Gibson at
the Gibson home.
Friday night they were hon
ored with a reception at the
Sand Point Naval Air Base where
a beautiful wedding cake was
shared with many friends and
mates of Mr. Greene who was
formerly stationed at the base.
Mr.. Greene left for his new
base at Jacksonville, Fla, Sun
day evening, where he will be
Joined shortly by Mrs. Greene.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1944-02-23
Prison Horrors at
Springfield, Mo. to
Face Congress

NEW YORK.-Norman Thorn
as said today he had submitted
to Attorney-General Biddle what
he described as documentary evil
dence of horrible brutalities"
inflicted upon prisoners by
guards at the medical center of
the Federal Bureau of Prisons at
Springfield, Mo.
The Socialist leader said he
alse planned to demand a con-
gressional investigation of the in
stitution.
The matter was brought to his
attention, Thomas said, through
affidavits from prisoners which
were smuggled out of the insti-
tuition and given to Thomas
brother, DR.. Evan w. Thomas.
These d ocum n t S charged,
Thomas added, that prisoners
were beaten, pounded with fire
hose, deprived of food, tortured
with burning cigarettes, con-
fined for considerable periods in
stripped stone cells without heat
or furnishings, and forced to
sleep nude on bare concrete
floors.
1--WE read what happened in
Russian camps and in Japanese
camps and this a a familiar pat
tern"
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Oppenheimer Expresses
His Views on Civic Affairs

l regard the office of Coun-
Gilman as being one of great re-
sponsibility. 1t requires the sim
cere, earnest and conscientious
devotion of the best efforts of
those who aspire to that office.
If elected to this office I pledge
to the voters of this city that l
will devote myself fully, com
pletely and conscientiously to the
discharge of my duteies and will
to the fullest extent of my abil-
ity faithfully, honestly and dill
gently exercise my best efforts
to make Seattle a cleaner, heal
thier and happier place to live
in. I will make the interest of
the City of Seattle my principal
concern, second only to the sue
cessful prosecution of the war to
an early and victorious conclu-
sion.
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