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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18

WatsrhuEy's proposed assessors hili scheduled to come out of conn lnlllee viii likely be passed without Ie9islative opposition it was stated today. Sources state that all opposi- ten heretofore shown by Republi- can interests headed by William ]. Rape has been withdrawn.
 The latter had opposed the fea- fure of the bill calling for appoint menk of the chief assessor by the board of finance and urged adoption of Q measure instead whereby the asseesor would be chosen by a two- thirds majority vote of the board of aldermen.
 The bill proposes the appoint znent of an assessor and two deputies to replace the present five-man board of assessors. The new chief appointee is to receive salary of 97y5O0. John M. Hutchinson, local xealtor has been prominently named for the post.
 The bill also calls for the appoint men of the three man board of tax review now placed in office by elec- ton.
 It was reported today that Wl- liam Connolly tax assessor for the city of Bridgeport has begun the evaluation of the citys industries and their holdings. His assistant ! who will undertake the routine work will work from quarters in the basement of the city hall formerly occupied by the Veterans Advisory Office. The latter office was moved Monday to the new Center on Grove street and Central avenue.
 Mr. Connolly was retained by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
CIVIC THEATRE IN
 BENEFIT PROGRAM

The Civic Theater of Waterbury will give benefit performance of Spring Again, tomorrow evening at the Women's Club, the proceeds of which will be turned over to the Red Cross War Fund Drive. The play which will run Thursday and Friday evenings will feature Beat rice Wood and Thomas Hogarth in the leading roles.
 Mrs. Frank J. Kenney, chairman of public relations, heads the Red Cross committee in charge of the benefit performance. Others include Miss Margaret Orr Benade, execu- tive director, Mrs. Herman Koes- ter, chairman of the war fund. Miss Edith Chase, vice-chairman of the war fund, and members of the motor corps under Mrs. James S. Darcey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18

A ruling in an unusual case was handed down today by Superior Court Judge John A. Cornell, who found that a woman who is sued for divorce can not secure an order for payment of her counsel fees or court costs after the divorce action is withdrawn.
 The decision was made in the di- vorce actionbrought by Angelo J. Vernale of Waterbury against Onda Irlma Catalini Vernale, also of this city. The plaintiff withdrew the di- vorce complaint from the court Oct. 21, 1943 and eight days later Mrs. Vernale filed motion requesting an allowance for her attorneys fees and also of court costs by her hus- band.
 Tn his decision on the motion for an allowance to defend, Judge Cor nell rurled the divorce proceeding had been "as definitely ended as though the issue had been submit-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
US. EXPANDS
 OFFICES IN STATE

New offices of the U. s. Employ ment Service will be opened shortly in 13 towns of the state, including Naugatuck, according to an an- nouncement today by State War Manpower Director William J. Fitz- gerald. The expansion has created need of 26 additional inerviewers, he stated.
 The state official said the expan- sion was part of a nationwide pro- gram of the WING and USES to take care of any slack in employ- ment after the war ends and to place returning veetrans in jobs.
 Other towns in which USES of- fees will be established are: Bran. ford, Wallingford. Milford, Nauga- tuck, Putnam, North Canaan, Vim chester. Vernon. Stonington, Man chester, Greenwich, New Milford and Essex,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
TROOP g HOST
 TO EXECUTIVES
Round. Table Discussion Is Slated Tomorrow Night;
 Recent Activities
Washington Hill

Boy Scouts of Trop 9. were as- signed by the Mattatuck Council to pack and unload used clothir for the Clothing Drive at the Armory on Thursday and Friday of last week. Those who attended includ- ed Vincent Barnes, Thomas Far rell, Alfred Griffin, August Olivero, Richard Ciarlone, Walter Scanlon, Jr., Robert Ricci, Anthony D,Bro- mo, Gregory Lynch, Francis Mardu Alexander Buccini, Robert Leach. Ronald Nadeau, Alfred Schandel- mier and Francis Macary.
 Tomorrow evening the Troop Committee of Troop g, will act as hosts to Scout Leaders and Exc cutives from all parts of the Mat tatuck Council at Washington Park Community House at a round table discussion. Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria.
 Members of Troop g, Boy Scouts of Washington Park Community Club, enjoyed an overnight hike to Camp Mattatuck, over the week. end, Edward Herbert, ST., c--airman of the Troop Committee of Troop g, John V. Lynch. Scoutmaster, James McDonough, Asst. Scoutmas ter, were in charge. It was ban- ner day for the scouts who always look forward to these week-ends, and even though the packs they carried on their backs, looked to be almost as heavy as the G. Is carry in combat, they all had smiles of happiness as they trudg- ed along.
 Members who attended were: John V. Lynch, Jr. scribe; Robert Brophy, Edward Herbert, Jr., Rob- ert Caulfield, Jr. Assistants, Greg ory Lynch, Beaver Patrol Leader" Donald Wrenn, Thomas Amico, Robert Egan, Martin Maniello, Au- gust Olivera, Francis Mardo, Alex, Buccini, Anthony D'Bovina, John Donavan, Ronald Maclen, Rob- ert Leach, John Bevins. Walter Scanlon, Jr., Richard Caulfield, Thomas Farrell, Alfred Griffin. Committeeman John Cuddy and Patrick Wallace, transported the food and duffle bags for the troop.
 Washington Park Community Club held two committee meetings at the Community House last even- ing. One for the annual Memorial Day exercises and the other for next Tuesday evenings social hour. Will liam F. Kelly, and Gus Muccini, also attended the meeting held last evening at the City Hall with rep resentatives of four other Com- munity Clubs to plan forming a Softball League. No doubt MT. Kelly will be looking for recruits for his team within the next few days, as the committee will meet again next Tuesday night to complete the plans and elect officers.
 This is a fine way to keep the young people interested and anyone wishing to take part in the fun should get in touch with MT. Kelly and make their wishes known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
MULCAHY EXPLAINS RULES OF ARREST

Laws of arrest were discussed by It. Leo Mulcahy, instructor at the State Police training school al Bethany, before two sessions of the Waterbury Police Training school yesterday.
 It. Mulcahy urged caution in ar- resting suspicious persons, and told under what circumstances a war rant was necessary. He reported on three bills now pending in the Gen. eral Assembly to extend the powers of arrest give na police oflcer.
 The Waterbury school, now in its seventh week, is conducted by Sgt. James Wagner and Drillmaster Wil- liam DWyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
OBITUAR

GUERRERA-Lorenzo Guerrero 71, died last night at his home, 324 South Main street. after an extend ed illness.
 A native of Italy, he came to this country and to Waterbury 40 years ago.. Until his retirement five years ago, he was employed in the scrap room of the American Brass Co.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs Marie (Calabrese) Guerrero; a son, Frank Guerrero; daughter, Mrs. Joseph Tropasso; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Domenic and Luigi Guerrero, all of Waterbury; and sister, Mrs. Christofaro Silvestro, Italy.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the Colasanto funeral home, 9s2 Bank street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church for a solemn high Mass at 9:15. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from ? to 10 D. m. and to- morrow from 2 to 10 p. m.
 WABUDA - Stephanie Wabuda, f1ve-day- old daughter of Stephen P. Wabuda, chief aerographer in the Navy, and Glenice E. Mad docks) Wabuda, of Wolcott, died Monday night at the New Haven General hospital.
 Surviving, besides the. parents, are her paternal grandparents, Marcus and Alexandria (Kosow- skD Wabuda, Wolcott, and ma ternal grandparents. George and Elizabeth Maddocks, Pittsfleld, Mass.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row at 2 p. m. from the Mulville
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, especially Waterbury Police Dept, and Sisters and Nurses of St. Mary's Hospital. for floral offerings and the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and sister, Mrs. Ther- esq Doran.
 (Signed)
 HENRY DORIAN.
 AGNES LEONARD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector John T. Hartley has issued the following permits:
 Alfred and Margaret Rinaldi, One-family dwelling, Hillview ave- nue, $5,O0O.
 Harold E. Higgins, finish one room, 4 Dougherty street, $75O.
 Sc0vin Mfg. Co. demolish two- family dwelling and one car ga- rage, 1910 East Main street, rear.
 Scovill Mfg. Co.,, demolish 0ne- story storage building, off Ham, ilton avenue, rear.
 Antonio Genua, enlarge rear porch, 69 Anderson avenue, $20O.
 Harry Steiler, chicken coop, 394 South Leonard street, $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, in particular Core Dept. of Farrel Foundry, Dept. 45 Naugatuck Rub Der Co.,. Lillia Dress Shop, Aviglian- ese DiSoccorso. Aviglianese Anxili. American Brass Co.,, Employees Frank Pope Inc. Employees Frank Pope Macaroni Co.,. and Waterville 2 Branch of Chase Tube Mill for their sympathy and kindness and beauti- full floral tributes extended to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother, Rose Maria Aurio.
 (Signed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
Full Weather Report

Boston, April 1S- (UP) - New England weather fOrecasts
 CONNECTICUT and R H o ID E HSLAND-Fair and cooler tonight. Thursday fair and warmer.
 MASSACHUSETTS, - FaiP and cooler tonight, light fr0st in Valleys west of Connecticut river. Thursday fair mad warm. Lowest temperatures in cranberry bogs tonight 3O-s2. Lowest tempera- taee e0r Worcester 3S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
RETREATANTS HEAR
 SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

Activities of the Waterbury Fern dale Retreat band were depicted in an illustrated lecture by Rev. Fran cis H. McGlynn at a meeting os the league last night at the Elton. Plans were made at the session to increase membership to 100.
 The motion pictures last night showed activities of the band which visited the retreat at the Holy Ghos Seminary at Ferndale, Nor- walk, last summer.
 Senator Patrick Wallace is presi- dent of the local league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
CHILD INJURED IN
 SCHOOLYARD MISHAP

Dorothy Dupuis, 12, of 40 Wash. ing street was treated at St. Mary's hospital this morning after she injured her wrist in a fall while playing in the yard of Washington school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
SHORT CIRCUIT STARTS
 FIRE IN PARKED AUTO

P Firemen early this morning ex- tinguished blaze in an automobile owned by Edward Groggins, parked in front of 172 East Main street. A short circuit was listed as cause,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
MARINE DETACHMENT
 PLANNING AUXILIARY

At a meeting of the Cpl. Francis J. Jamele Detachment, Marine Corps League, held last night al Florio Post Hall, plans were made fo rthe formation of an auxiliary April 29.
 Edward c. Scholey. department commandant. reported on the for nation of the auxiliary in New Lon- don and discussed plans for a staff meeting Sunday in New Britain where arrangements will be made for the state convention in July.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
FIREMEN HONOR
 ASSOCIATE
Members of Fire Board At' tend Funeral of Private
 Wm. Henderson

Departmental honors were acs corded William Henderson, 1OOA west Main street, Waterbury tlre" man, who served at the Burton street firehouse, at funeral services today at Il a. m. at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue Rev. Francis o. AyreS, rector of s. Johns Episcopal church officiated'
 Bearers were: Capt. Hugh Cun- ningham, It. Maurice Noonan, Pvt' Arthur Schiavone, Pvt. James De" fancy, Pvt. Augustus Peck, Pvt John Conlon and Pvt. John Law Tor. Chief Thomas Cavanaugn' and Fire Comsrs. Gordon SomerS and Archie Phillips represented tnO Waterbury Fire Department.
 Burial was in Maple Wood ceme tery, Norwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18

Falls.
 The funeral of William H. ONeill Meriden road, Wolcott, will be helc from the Alderson Funeral Home 70 Central avenue, tomorrow at p. m., Rev. Samuel A. Budde, vicar of Christ Chapel, officiating. Buria will be in Island Pond cemetery Ludlow, Mass. Friends may call al the funeral home today from 3 te 5 and 2 to g p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Mac. Kay, 72, of 492 Meadow ctreet, wi. dow of William MacKay, will bt held at the Clark funeral home, 2( State street, tomorrow at 2 D. m. Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony, pastor of the First Congregational church officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 5 and to g D. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Harriss, wife of Thomas Harriss, r Ambrose street, was held thia morning at 8:30 from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, to Sacred Heart church at for a high Mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. John Dial. Burial was in Mount St. Peter cemetery, Derby with committal services conducted by Rev. William Shortell.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary (Maton) Veilette, 77, wife of Hubert Veilette 184 North Main street, was helc from the Belleville Funeral Home, 6t East Clay Street, this morning al 8:15 to St. Ann's church at where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Alfred Mathieu assisted by Rev. Ubald LauricC, dea- con, and Rev. Joseph Bogusas. sub- deacon. Mrs. Leodinat Pageot wa! organist and Miss Marie Gervai! was soloist.
 Bearers were Walter Brothers, Jr. Walter, Arthur, Bruno, Joseph ane William Veilette. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery Father Mathieu officiating.
 The funeral of Carl w. Johnson 379 Chase avenue, superintendent of The Waterbury Republican. American building, was held today at 8:15 a. m. from the Mulville Fun eral Home, 270 West Main street, te St. Michael's church at g for higf Mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Thomas P. Guinan. Miss Winifrec Delaney was organist and soloist
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with conmittal services conducted by Father Guinan. Bearers, all enl- ployes of The Waterbury Republi- can-American, were Howard Simorls Joseph Enright, John Enright Lawrence Kenny, George Nolan, and George O'Connor.
 The military escort, headed by Sgt. Wallace J. Inglis, included sgt James Oracle, Cpl. George Langille Cpl. Marshal wilcox, Pfc. William Sheely, Pfc. William LaChapelle, Pfc Richard Fadus and Pfc. John AL tieri. Peter Ciullo was bugler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
DIED

CIERRERA-In this city, April 17th. 1945, Lorenzo Guerrero, of 324 South Main Street. Funeral Friday at S:30 a. m. from Colasanto Funeral Home, S32 Bank Street, to Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9:15 a. m. Burial In Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18
FUNERALS

Military funeral services for AL fred Forbes, East Haven, were held today at ? p. m. at the Clancy Funeral Home, with burial in Ever green cemetery, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18

Loudespeakers for better traffic control are being installed in Lon- don subway stations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18

funeral home, 27O West Main street. with Rev. Peter DZubay, pastor of the Russian Orthodox church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Rus sian Orthodox cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18

Buy, War Bonds & Stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-18

The funeral of Earl Byars, son of MT. and Mrs. John Byars, Hoosick Falls, N. Y, formerly of Water bury, was held today in Hoosick Falls.
The sub., 1945-02-17

or world. We are all in the same
 boat and cannot possibly go far
 in opposite directions"
 Again in the same paper l find a quotation from William Green, president of the American Fedora tion of LabNr. I quote: ''It has been shown that all attempts on the part of management to exploit labor or labor to exploit management where labor-management commit tees have been set up, have been discredited."
 Again from the l.. M. News un- der the heading, Joint Philadelphia Plant for Postwar Employment. ] find that in Philly an Industry La bor Postwar job plan has been launched by the Philadelphia Com mittee for Economic Development with enthusiastic support by unions and management. The program has grown out of a series of forums and clinics held jointly for each industry in extension of plant la-
The sub., 1945-02-17

widest sense is often responsible for loud mouthed minority opinion being accepted as representative of influential groups in our present Democracy.
 Recently that kind of political trickery was forced into a place of comparative insignifcance because of the need for unity against a common enemy. Men of good will in all groups dropped much of their bias. Gale decided that Har- ward was not too bad, and vice versa. Brooklyn Dodger fans are calling New York Yankee fans buddies in some of our armed units. And what should interest us most labor and management got down to trying to understand each other better.
 In this the overall picture indi- cates that a remarkable degree of success has been attained; a suc- cess that surely justifies us in be- lieving that holding this aid to industrial tranquility, permanently, is of great importance. The suc- cess of any get-together of parties for the development of a plan to their mutual benefit depends great ly on the keeness and sincerity of the participants, therefore I believe that as workers we must in greater numbers study and understand what we have right to expect as social standard in American Cap- italist Democracy. (American Cap italist Democracy because every test seems to indicate, dispite world of Experimental Social Or ders, that in USA we believe that capitalism at it's best can be made to work to the advantage of all groups.
 Industry must develop a greater social consciousness, which many of the great minds in industry to- day are convinced will in the long run assure more staple and safe 41VCSC1llCAlI bIld11 LAS ALdAACA0A JUS gling that permeates much of our industrial field today which has only one end in view, quick and easy profit.
 This whole article is an attempt to encourage my fellow workers at the EB to get interested in and take part in the work of their la encouragement relations groups; the new AF of L Metal Trades Council and your labor-manage- ment committee. Also spread the influence of these representative goodwill groups out into the civic life of the New London County, so that the New London city fath- CTS Cor is it grandfathers) will be glad to have our labor representa- lives work with them so as to bal ance them reconversion and post war plan to suit the needs of the people of this community.
 All this calls for greater num- Der of Electric Boat workers to get themselves interested in, and to study the great possibilities of closer labor management relations. This depends on two things, be- lief in the value of closer indus trial relationship, and the enthu- c;oCy~o %o ,xr0rL and fhir1Ir for th af
The sub., 1945-02-17

In the same issue of the L. M. News I find in the Director Gen. erals column headed, For an American Industrial Policy" a par agraph that reads:
 ''We are badly in need of a de- finite affirmative, national indus trial policy balancing the con- flicting viewpoint. The only hope of working 1t out is through the deliberate cooperation of management and labor, each in its own place, proceeding as team, recognizing both the in- dividual and the general welfare. No one can long be successful in @ unsuccessful factory, country
The sub., 1945-02-17

dare not neglect to consider any, thing that will help to establish greater economic security, because we and the returning service men, the organized workers of tomOr- row, will become more and more intolerant of economic insecurity and scarcity in this land of plenty. Let us not forget that Karl Marx prophesied that capitalism would develop within itself the seeds of it's own destruction. That need never come true if we keep cap- ita1ism at it's best, but with world having to tinker with sociological experimentation. Capitalism at it's worst will be extremely dangerous.
The sub., 1945-02-17
ShipbuiIders Top Last Years Record
Yards Under Maritime COmmiS- sion Turn Out 120 Vessels
 I'm January

Americas shipbuilding workers in January outstripped their rec- ord of year ago in the amount of merchant ship tonnage turned out, the Maritime Commission revealed this week.
 During the month, workers~~in yards under the commissions jur. isdiction, produced 120 vessels, az. gregating 1,229, ,296 tons. That's 1.6 per cent above the tonnage of January, 1944, and 9 per cent higher than January, 1943.
 lightweight of the 120 vessels were delivered from yards that are under the banner of A. F. of l.. unions.
The sub., 1945-02-17
COOPERATION OR CHAOS
By BLEAKLY W. RAINEY

In recent copy of the Labor and Management News publication of the War Production Board note arc Industrial Cooperation from the Washington Post whc says:
 'The Management Committee formula would have great possibilities for the postwar period Howard w. Prentice, major ndustrialist undoubtedly had something of this sort in mind when he urged in speech before the National Association of Manu lecturers that workers and businessmen join in estab fishing a committee for the consideration of postwar problems in which both concerned MT. Prentice wants this committee to work out program of concrete recommendations problems of labor and industry for submission to Congress at the earliest moment. Eric Johnson and others have advanced comparable proposals in the past for joint action of this sort'