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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-23
COMPANY AGENTS
ACTIVE IN PLOT

The federal grand jury invcstigat.
ing the conspiracy, If II Will resiS,
the pressure that will no doubt be
exerted 10 drop the probe, will I'M
doubtedly uncover company agents
among the authors and participants
in the plot. There Is no doubt that
the company welcomed the tie-up.
Had II been successful. the spurious
strike would have seriously weak
aned and perhaps even destroyed
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-23
BY DOUGLAS IMAGINATION

OF the
OF
rom New
There no strike against the Negro" In Philadelphia.
On this point want akeissue with the guest
f. Washington Rhodes Mr.. Rhodes started mis-
taken premise that the Philadelphia transportation eup
strike and therefore reached the dsheartenng and
founded conclusion that the prejudices Of the Phiadel-
pha strikers against the Negro powerful than their
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-23
THE CHRONICLER
By CONTIGUOUS

strong democratic ones, there would
not be as many bigoted adults.
X X X
Is that business of young B. O.
Davis (the coloneD getting the
D~Continued on Page Seven
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-23
WHITE SUPREMACY" MAIN
ISSUE OF UNION VOTE

On March Ia, 1914. there was a
collective bargaining election among
PIC employees under the supervl-
sion Of the Pennsylvania Ii Dor Re-
lationS Board In the long campaign
that preceded IL. the company union
succeeded In making white supre-
macy" the main issue. The Trans
port Workers Union stood four
square on the CIO policy Of no dis
elimination and in favor of Obeying
government orders. The Amalga-
mated Association Of Street Electric
Railway and Motor Coach Employees
AL was non-cOmmittal on the rec
ord, but its organizers campaign d
against Negro promotion by word
Of mouth. The company dominated
PRT Employees Union openly cam
paigned on a platform OF Well
keep the 'Niggers' off," The en-
ployeS OF the transportation division
who were the ones involved in the
tie-up voted in separate unit with
the following results:
Transport Workers Union $50. 1896
Amalgamated (AFL) ......... 1109
PRT Employees Union ....... 1894
No Union .................. 10
At the height Of the anti-Negro
agitation last fall and winter, the
leaders OF the company union, the
Amalgamated and other anti-ClO
groups. assisted by minor company
officials and clerks. were able to get
only 100 signatures EXPRESSING
employees refusal 10 work with Ne
groes. an action much milder than
striking in wartime. At the mass
membership meeting held IN Phila-
delphias Town Hall on June 80
attended by nearly 1000 Pic work
ers who unanimously ratified their
first TWU contract. an announce
ment that the company had agreed
to comply with the War Manpower
Commission order to upgrade Me-
groes, was greeted with loud APP
plause. Then why was the Phila-
delphia Transportation tie-up una
nimous?
Because II was an organized plot
engineered by people who were
thoroughly familiar With the transit
system and had effective control
over the operation and over the
personnel. The shop stewards reso-
luton TO President Roosevelt stated:
I'VE trust =. that the investigation
will begin with the role of the man.
agcment of PIC I'm conceiving this
conspiracy and in its execution. I'm
mistakable surface evidence points
TO collision on the part OF important
company officials.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-23
EDITORS MAIL

EDITORS NOTE; President Roosevelt
had nothing to do with Blbo'S becom-
ing "mayor" Of Washington. The sem
Tor member of the majority party
(nOw the DemocTatSl becomes auto
matically the chairman OF any COM
mittee on which he sits. In this case
B.lbo happened 10 he the senior mem
Der Of the committee handling the
affairs OF the District of Columbia.
] have just read your editorial in
this weeks Chronicle IN winch YOU
are lavish IN your praise OF the
Democratic administration They
are fine words and II Is too bad
they are not true. But the record
of this administration proves oth-
erwise and | can't understand how
any well informed Negro can
make such assertions read lit
tie but | have not read OF anything
that this administration has done
for the Negro Since he is the
Commander in Chef Roosevelt
could have stopped much OF the
brutality our boys in the armed
forces and IN the Southern camps
have suffered. Yet hu has sad or
done nothing. and one or two weak
orders issued by the War depart
ment are disobcyed by the South
ernerS When Roosevelt mace the
Negro hating Bilbo mayor of Wash
ington II was an insult 10 every
Negro. Ii is reflection on the in
telligcncc OF the Negro who votes
10 keep his worse enemies m pow
pr for when he votes the Democrats
&c ticket he is voting 10 keep the
South in power and II certainly is
a gamble with our future when he
does SO. SouthernorS are not only
the autocrltic rulers OF the South
but will also rule the North il they
stay i'm Office We may yet sec Jim
Crow street cars IN Detroit and
Washington.
Again. To keep one man with his
many bureaucrats in Office indch-
nijely Is a dangerous precedent
and one that will work 10 the det-
riment OF the American way.
Respectfully.
{. Stubs.
48l9 Beauoien st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
Committee Selected
 On Polling Places
Board of Aldermen Take Action in Preparation loG
 Coming Election; Hearing on ZOnlng Changes

Action was taken on . variety of rsquests and complaints from the public ct . meting Of the board of aldermen last night.
 The board accepted the bid of Joseph Iagrossi of s2o0 for Lot Ab on pougherty street and Lot 90 on Neville stret, and rejected three other bids for city-owned property. A e7S bid from F. Sylvester for Lot 220 on Charles street was rejected because it was too low, and a bidder for Lots 3s.36 on the map of land ofCharles Colley, was rejected be. cause the city plans to use the land for civic purposes, A fourth bid from Michael 0oggins for Lot 4e on Dixie avenue was rejected because the park department is planning to use it for park development. Refer ence to the land committee was made on Q bid of e200 from Mar. garet Connor for Lots i4l.ibo on 0reenmount terrace.
 An ordinance was adopted to pro. hihit the dumping of copper solu. tons and metallic wastes in city sewers, especially by factories. It was proposed by the board of works several months ago and came to the aldermen . month ago. but was held up until last night, when 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
STATE PRISONERS
 TESTIFY IN PROBE
Former Inmates of County Jail Questioned on
 Privileges"

John Maud" Anderson Of War terhury testified yesterday before State Referee Carl Foster in New Haven on conditions at the New Haven County Jail during his con. fineinent there. He was one of three prisoners, now serving at WetheEs- field state prison as Q result of a jail break, who were brought to New Haven yesterday to testify.
 Anderson was one of the inmates who lodged complaints against the jail. He alleged recently that drinks were easily obtainable at the jall. The comments were made when he was returned for trial following the Jail break.
 The other two prisoners brought to New Haven for questioning in the probe are Raymond Knapp of New Haven and John J. MaFingola cs AuSonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
ONCLEY KILLED
 BY POWER WIRE

clifford Angley, 42, superintendent of the White Memorial foundation was killed near his home in Litch- field on Bantam read yesterday afts ernoon when he touched c telephone wire that the hurricane blew across an electric power wire.
 State Troopers Angelo Buffa, Nor- man Davis, and William Casey said Mir. 0ngley had apparently failed to sec the crossed wire because of underbrush and foliage.
 MT. Angiey, Q former Danbury resident, came here about eight years ago to become foundation superintendent. He was in charge of the foundations large forest and bird sanctuary. He was c mem- ber of the Bantam fire department and the Litchfieid Mems forum.
 Surviving besides his wife, Mrs. Roberta D. Aagley are two daueh- terS, Mrs. George gumsion and Miss Lois Angley, both of Lltch- field, and several brothers and Sis- ters.
 Funeral arrangements are in- complete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
BENEFIT PICNIC HERE TOMORROW
Son of Late President of Lithuania to Be Among
 Principal Guests

Hundreds of Lithuanian residents of the city are expected to attend tho benefit picnic arranged by the American Friends of Lithuania for tomorrow at the Lithuanian Park on Chestnut Hill road. Proceeds from the event will be used to set up c memorial for local Lithuanian servicemen who have died in the war.
 Julius Smetona, of Cleveland, son of the late Antanas Smetona, pres- adeyat of Lithuania, will be the prin- cipel speaker. Alderman william Koi5eck chairman of arrangements, will serve as master of ceremonies,
 A musical program will be render cd by Alex VaSilauskaS. concert and radio singer, and the stulginskas sisters, Music for dancing will be furnished by Victor zembruski and his orchestra.
 Members of the arrangements committee include: Eleanor Kis- honis, John Klikna, Dorothy Baden, Ernest MaSaika, Mrs. Stanley Ro- SnaNauskas, Mrs, Mary Yanchak, Frances Penevich, Mrs. Mary Kru. eelig, Mrs. Lucy drinius, Mrs. Anna Daupsis. Mrs. Stanley senkus, Mrs. Anna Sabas, Stephen GeonaitiS, Mir, and Mrs. Charles Matusavage, Mir, and Mrs. George Richar, and pr. and Mrs. Mathew ]. Colney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
CARL JENSEN | GIVEN GIFTS
Second Church 0rganist HOnOred at Elton Fare.
 we'll Dinner

A 9b0 war bond, a wallet and q card with the signatures of all at- tending the party was presented to Carl ]. Jensen, organiSt and choir master at the Second congrega. tlonal church the past i3 years, at Q farewell dinner last evening at the Hotel Elton. Mir, Jensen has rec signed his post here to become or- ganist and cholrmAster at the ing tomorrow.
 United Church in New Haven start-
 A resident of Hamden, he came to this city in 1881 as successor to Gordon Stearns, now organlst at the Immanuel Congregational church Hartford,
 MT. Jensen was also recipient oi a fountain pen and pencil set from the Second church junior choir which he directed for several years,
 Mrs, Kae HotchkiSs Fenn, Second church contralto soloiSt, expressed thanks on behalf of the choir mem" bers for MT. jensen's untlring et. forts on behalf of the singers,
 Among those present were: Elsie Hauck, J. Lawrence BenthaIn, Al- bert Boyd, William Boyd, James Burton, Airline Brodeur Bauder, Mrs, Norman Cables, O, Wayne Clark, Mrs. Dorothy Cole, David Couch, Robert Currie, Mrs. Muriel s. Croft, Mrs. Wilmary 0oodridge, LilliaS Downs, Doris Howe, David Gowans, Florine Hitchcock, MT. and Mrs. David Johnston.
 Also: Rev. Robert w. Ker, Mrs, Doris Lonergan, Martha McNaught, Betty Macdonald, Eleanor Mac- Donald, Donald Mcdonald, Mrs. Nora Fauchald Morgan, Jane Pon, Janet Surgener, MT, & Mrs Chas. R, Sumpf, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Nuhn, Edith Thomas, Nancy Totten, Jean Webster, Mrs. Anna Rangoon, Doc ris Wilson, Euniee Bedding, Vir. ginia Scott, Joan Hunter, Rev. Har- ry Liebeck, assistant pastor of the church; Barbara Verchot, Marion Johnson, Ruth Barton, Mrs. Hazel Webster, Thomas Morgan and Ed- ward Hay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
CLUB DISCUSSES
 ELECTION PLANS
Italian Republican Group to Invite Local, State
 Chairmen to Meetings

Members of the Young Italian Republican club made plans for their participation in the coming campaign ct 0 meeting held ct the club on Bank street last night President Eugene Migliaro conduct ed the meeting.
 It was voted to hold regular meetings every Friday night until election. A committee, appointed to arrange for rallies, consists of MT. Migliaro, Patrick Perriello, AL bert pelosl, Thomas Lepore, Ans thony spagnolo and Albert schia. vone.
 The following guests will be in- vited to future meetings: Town Chairman Vernon Hall, tSate Chair. man Harold Mitchell and the local Republican candidates.
 The entire Republican national, state and local tickets were indorsed by the club which pledged It's full support,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
MORE INDUCTEES
 LEAVE FOR CAMP
September's Quota Com. pleted By Departure of
 42 Additional Men

Following farewell speeches in the aldermanic chambers at city hall, torty.two induetees from Boards IS A and ieH left yesterday for military service.
 Mayor John s. Monagan, Rev. Roger B. Anderson, Alderman Richard D. Benson and Frank or. encole gave short talks before the men departed.
 The list of seieetees from Board i6A were:
 Anthony Apicello, 77 Pilgrim ave. nue.
 Frank Francis celemsnte, 200 Cherry street.
 Charles F. correll, Alma avenue, Lake Hitchcock,
 Raymond c. Cook, ll4 Grove street.
 Thomas 3, Laing, S2 Garden cir- cle.
 Adolph W. oosss, woodtIc road, Wolcott.
 oosco W. Depalma, 9ss Bishop street.
 America J. oiuliano. lS2 East Farm street.
 Rocco A. ciarlo, 800 North Main street.
 John A. Divito. 47s North Main street. ..InD. yrsnklyn H. Jones. 90 Hishlawn
 Paul A. Rinaldi, Jr, is Ward street. Rocco Aibino, 70 Walnut street, extension.
 Domenie A, Richards, % Locust street.
 Thomas R. soucy. ilS Perkins eve. nue.
 clifford J. Jurgaitis, ese North Main street.
 Charles II. Arbo, ie Weiton St. Clarence o. Trotman, 254 Cherry St.
 Thomas J. Lavergna, 4s Walnut Ave.
 John D. Ross, s4 Barnues St. Ext. Ralph A. FappiaSlo, Jr., ie sprague St.
 Henry ], Lefevre, i0i Essex Ave. James D. Brown, gal N. Elm St. Alfred D. Mordino, B2 Webb St. Louis A. PoSsemato, 230 Orange St. Robert M. Morytko, 2S3 Hope St. Rocco J. duglieiini, g Hopkins St. Carmen iadarola. i67 Beech st. Alec A. Kalachuk, i22 Locust St. From Board i6B were: 6 iTnone '. Messino. Se2 sylvan Ave.
 Edwin x. oDea, i27 Laval st. Joseph ?. Furshay, sO Fairlawn Ave.
 Arthur l.. Ouellette, 90 EdSon Ave. Frank Finn. PittStown. Pa.
 Frederick W. IEall, 60 Harpers Ferry road.
 Lawrence 6. Mum, Jr., ie Yargay St.
 Anthony semeraro. Bi River et. Richard Thomas, iee Wolcott st. James A. Dowey, 2oe Lounsbury St.
 James ?. Moran, 2i Eastwood Ave. John J. Dergin, i0e 6. Main St. Carl J. Breuer, Si2 Hamilton Ave,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16

was passed without opposition. committee appointed by tho board Co select polling places for the #o% . election, consists of Aldermen James Lynch, Martin Sullivan and James Abercrombie.
 A request by tho Linden Rngklae station, operating Q parking pl4re Ht Prospect and Linden Btrot, owned by the city, to renew It's lease which expires Dec. l, was referred % Q committee which will take it up with the corporation counsel. hn option to purchase the property was also made by the concern.
 Hearings on requested changes ia building zones were set by the board last night for October 6. At 7:s0 q hearing will be held on the request of the Waterbury National Bank for changing property it owns at the corner of Hamilton avenue and Pearl Lake road, Into Q business zone. It was explained that Q proa- puective purchaser of the property wishes to use for Q rlionuuaent dls- play purposes. A hearing will he held at 7:AS on that night on the request of '. 3. 0rierson that prop erty he owns on the east side Of Manhan street be changed from a residential zone to an industrial zone.
 Two individuals were granted ye. imbursement for domestic animals killed by stray dogs in Q vote of the board last night.
 Mrs. Fred Teach of Woodtic road was granted S45 for a rabbits Killed by stray dogs, and Lawrence De- Luca of South Leonard street was awarded s62 for 10 hens Killed by dogs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
DRISCOLL GOING
 TO CIO RALLY

Torrington. Sept. i6-FoFmer Governor Robert A. Hurley, Demo. cratic nomine for governor, to- gether with Brien McMahon, Dern' ocratic candidate for United StaetI senator, will head the list of speak. CTS at a CIO rally Sunday after. noon ct DOH park. The rally will be sponsored by the Torirngton In. dustrial Union council, CIO.
 Harold Senior, editor of Connec. ticut Vanguard, will be master oi ceremonies. Other speakers will inc ciude: William T. Carroll, Demo- cratic candidate for state treasurer; Peter 3. Higgins, Democratic candi- date for representative and from this district; Mayor William A. Pat. ten, Alex c. Constable, candidate for state senator: John ]. Driscoll, ecretary.treasure of the Co.itnnc secretary. treasurer of the Connec- ticut State Industrial Union coun- ell, CfO; and Edward McCrone, CiO regional director.
 General arrangements are in charge of Edwin Gath. president Of the Torrington Council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
YOUTH CAPTURED
 WITH STOLEN CAR

Motor Patrolmen John Dolan and yohn Deeley last night arrested Harold Wells, 2i, i70 Cooke street, as he was attempting to escape on foot from Q stolen car.
 Wells was driving without lights through the intersections of Pied- mont and Baldwin street, when Of- 6cer Dolan stepped out and flashed c signal light to the machine to turn on it's lights.
 The driver tried to run him down, Officer polan said, and nearly suc- ceeded, but the car stalled. Wells emerged and started to run, but halted when the patrolman fired two shots in the cir.
 At police headquarterS Lenolde Tortin, 662 Baldwin street, identi- lied the machine as the one stolen from him less than an hour before.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
TOwn of Berlin
 Asked To Change
 Name Co DistonlO

Berlin, Conn, Sept le--tUP)
 Residents oe the town ee Ser. lln were asked today Co change the nAme Of Che town Of Dis tomo, as . means of effeoting tho FeblFth of Che Greek town wiped out by Che NaEis.
 Maxwell Anderson, play. wrlghtNand chairman of Che committee for Che reblrth Ol Dlstemo, sent . telegram Co first seloctman James D. Ellsworth, saying, "lt would be fitting, this committed believes, Co 70. nAIne . community such as yours, bearing Che name of the capital Of IEltler's Reich, Co one eliminated by Che NaEls,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
.SOUTHBURY HOME
 DAMAGED BY FIRE

The home Of Lancaster Morgan in Southbury suffered an estimated Si6,o00 damage yesterday aS fire swept through several rooms at the height of the hurricane. The flames started in the children's room, ac. cording to firemen of the Southbury department, and spread through several rooms before 1t was extin- guiShed.
 The house is the former home of Wallace Ntting in the Poverty sec. tior1S and ct present is occupied by Mrs. John II. Ballantine and two grandchildren of New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
54OServicemen'sC s Cases
 Reported To Red Cross
Families Apply for Advice, Aid From Home Service
 Division; Chapters War History Being Compiled

Aid was given by the Red Gross home service division In ba0 serv- acemens cases lest month, it was reported at Q meeting of the execu- tive committee of the local Red Cross chapter yesterday. Reports on various other services were made.
 Problems of World War l veter- hns and their families are stln handled by the local chapter, it was emphasized by Mrs. Edith Ladd, executive secretary. The majority of eases handled last month, however: involved problems arising from the present war.
 Among the considerations involved an the assistance were pensions, voc cational rehabilitation, disability, Surlough investigation, and health reports, The ser .cs also handled inquiries and messages, supplies so- cial histories of serviceman, and gave general information. Assist atice also was given to families who sought government benefits or other financial aid.
 A committee was named by Major Uohn M. Burrall to assist in the compilation of the history of the American Red Cross in World War 1T, It is composed of Mrs. Ladd, Mrs. Leavenworth sperry and Mrs. Frank J. Kenney.
 Six Waterbury nurses enlisted in Che armed services last month, 1t was disclosed. Members of local nurse graduating classes will be classified by the chapters procure nnent and assignment committee in an effort to determine how many other nurses may be available for service in the armed ofrces, it was announced.
 Nurses aides from Waterbury will serve as the outhhury Training school twice Q month it was re. portAd bV Mrs. Howard Hart. chair-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
HARVEST EXHIBIT
 PROVES SUCCESS

The Waterbury Harvest show, sponsored by more than twenty local examinations and dedicated to War and Victory gardens throughout the city, was reported "very successful" by Harold c. Manning, general chairman, he expressed pleasure at the number of persons who visited the exhibit at Temple hall on Thursday and Friday. Approximate. ly 400 viewed the array of prize fruits and vegetables grown in local gardens. The two-day-exhihit closed last evening.
 Mrs, John 6. Coe was grand sweepstake winner and the award for industrial exhibits went to the Bristol Company. Several other prizes were awarded for outstanding fruits, vegetables and canned foods featured in the exhibit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16

man, who stated that a request for assistance had been made ct the school.
 Mrs, Berthe Grafton, newly ap. pointed state field representative, will visit in Waterbury opt. 27, x was announced.
 Two nurses who had been trained in the Sister Kenney method of treating infantlle pArAlysis and one nurse sent here byb hte state board of health conducted classes here during the summer. it was disclosed.
 Reports also were given on home nursing, first aid, staff assistants, production, and branch work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
DR. FUCKER GIVEN
 ARMY COMMISSION

The degree of doctor of medicine and . commission aS first lieutenant in the Army Medical Corps were granted to Reuben Fucker, son of MT. and Mrs. Abraham 6. Fucker of 203 Cooke street ct graduation exercises held yesterday at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven.
 Lieutenant Fucker Is c graduate of Crosby high school and Yale University and is c member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Delta Epalion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
REV. JONATHAN REED
 TO ADDRESS PUPILS

Former pupils Of ths Sunday school of Grace Baptist church who gre preparing to enter college this fall will hear c talk by Rev. JOna- than Reed, pastor, at the school sess S tomorrow at o:l6 .. m.
 Presentations at tho special pFo- gEniia vii ibe made by Mrs. charias Rice, president 9g 1hn PaFanl- xeacheE group Of tlae nehooI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
CROSBY STUDENTS
 RESUME BUYING

Students of Crosby high school purchaSec S07e,20 worth of war say. lIigs stamp during the first week of the school term. Chairman Kath- tyn W. Hayes announced today.
 The sophomore class led with purchases of e207.e0, followed by the freshmen with Sie2.36; juniors ei53.40, and seniors ei34.ob.
 Highest room for the week was Misa Crawfords with eT8.0b, fol. lowed by Miss Keene with s44.0S, Miss Cloudy with s36.06, and MT. Smith with 93i.i6.
 one hundred per cent rooms were Miss Connor. Miss K. Hayes, MT. Murphy, Mir. Tappin, and MT. Walch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
INSURANCE FIRMS
 MADE DEFENDANTS

Fifteeh insurance companies will be named defendants iri c 9i0,00o civil action which will be instituted in superior court by the Frank Pope Macaronl Mfg. O.. 1t was re- vealed yesterday.
 The plaintiff claims the defend. ants, who were co-insurerg on c Si00,000 coverage policy on the companyS Canal street plant, have refused to pay for fire damage to c Diesel engine. The fire allegedly occurred last Sept. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-16
PATENTS GRANTED

A patent for tho method and apparatus for installing thernio- plastic crystals has been granted to Walter L.. Mulcroile of Waterbury, according to c list compiled at the office of Harold c. Manning. patent attorney, from tho Official Gazette.
 Trade marks have been gr@gited to the Hartley Wire and Dio Cofn- pany of Thonaston for ceniented dies, wire drawing dies, afld carbiae wear resistance parts, and to the D. Ingrahafi Company of Bristol for clocks.