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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19

because said applicants must plead guilty to the shameful indictment of being parents. With the general migration of workers to the large cities, tenements had a premium value. Fortunately the OPA was able to clamp, and hold, ceiling on rentals of private dwellings, and a fairly stable condition has been maintained. Regulations also pro- tected the tenant from being evicted.
 That certain type of landlord, who thought that harvest ime was here, was in for litle diSappoint- ment. So he undertook to express his rage by centerirg his ill-will on children. When prospect ap- piled for a rental his first question was DO you have any children?' If the applicant had to confess his guilt, he was told that he was not eligible.
 In some cases, where the tenant was already dwelling in the hold ings of such a landlord, he was promptly subjected to what amounted to a campaign of terror and abuse. The children were not allowed to play in the yard. Every time they put their heads outside the door they were met with 8 shower of abuse and insult. In some cases this method was eminently successful in forcing the tenant to vacate. The nerves of parents and children alike were shattered by this devlish procedure
 IandlnrdS uy1n fN1INxry cy1rt, ySyo tice have Succumbed to the base materialism of the money philoso- phers. They have forgotten that the sacredness of theih rights to property rests on the welfare of the community. There is something to be said in favor of expropriating property when it is abused in this fashion. For certainly the com- munity is abused, shamefully; and it is doubtful whether or not pri- vate rights persist when the com- mon good is so trampled under foot.
 Not to be forgotten is the fact that tenants have real obligations with regard to the property they rent. They certainly do not con- tribute to the welfare of the com- munity when they allow children to destroy and mutilate property. When one comes upon newly painted house that is embellished with chalk and crayon markings, one wonders whether the parents of the children are doing their job of teaching the young respect for the rights of others.
 For the well-being of the commit nlty. and of the nation and the world, can be insured only by the careful and generous respect of the rights of all by all. This is the only guarantee of the good society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
Catholic Thought And Opinion
By REV. JAMES J. SULLIVAN

There is bitter cynicism in the philosophy that tells us we live in a society that has for its handspring the profit motive. No work will be done, no progress made unless men are assured a profit. We are sick. indeed, if this is the case. For it means that the providence of God has become mere catch-word, to be used on pious occasions as a filler. It means that the hope of man has been torn from it's place at the throne of God, and is nailed to the door of the bank.
 Fortunately - especially for the profit philosophers - it is not true The great bulk of the people are convinced that life has something more to offer than money. There are more people than we dream of who willingly, eagerly, part with their money in the assistance of a friend in need, in furthering a good cause. It is still, fortunately, the lew who will capitalize on the needs Of the many for profit.
 Food, shelter and clothing are basic necessities for life. The needs. they fill, therefore, are sacred. For the body has a con- stant and imperative need of these three. And the body is the temple built by the hand of God to serve as dwelling place for the immortal soul. There have always been those Who use these sacred needs as levers TOT gouging instead of staff for as- slstlng men on their journey to heaven; powerful as these few are, they do not determine the health of society. There is still the gener- ous neighbor who will share his substance with the man next door. There is still the busy housewife who can find an extra hour to help the sick mother who lives upstairs. There is still the gentle nun who gives her life in the service of Gods poor. There is still the doctor who IS far more interested in the health of his patient than he is in col lecung his fee. This is the philos- ophy that makes America America. It does not indulge in high-pressure publicity; it does not have hired photographers to catch it in action: It has no agent to talk it up.
 That there is evidence of this crass philosophy of putting the dollar first is clear from the abuses that accompanies the war. Startling examples have darkened the na- slonal scene. And miserable cases nave been uncovered close to home.
 Probably nothing is so sickening as the practice among some land- lords Of refusing flats to applicants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
NEW ORDINANCE
 GETS APPROVAL
Light Must Be Placed in Public Railways of N-
 fees, Hotels, Homes

An amendment to the citys build ing ordinance was adopted by the Board of Aldermen last night, spe- cifying that any public hall and corridor in every hotel, office build ing and tenement dwelling that houses three" or more families must have light so located that the stairs and platforms are ade- quately visible.
 The amendment has been re- quested by the Citl Building Inspec- tor John T. Hartley and Corpora ton Counsel Maurice T. Healey and changes the previous ordinance which had provided for dwellings of only four families or more.
 The city planning commission will soon produce its report as aresult of the aldermanic boards approval of the $2,400 transfer for the purpose.
 The Aldermanic Board authorized the Board of Works to have sewers installed in 13 streets in the Mac Arthur Drive section. They are:
 Appleton, Barbara, Chase avenue, Tanning, Fern, Francis Terrace, Garland Hill, Houston, Linwood, Macarthur Drive; Moran, Myrna and Nottingham Terrace.
 The mayor was authorized to ac- cept deeds for a right of way for sewers on MacArthur Drive, Fan ming street, and Francis street. Hen- ry c. Whitlock; assistant city en- gineer, pointed out in letter to the board that it was necessary to &C., quire the right of ay for the sewers since they were being put through a private development.
 Approval as given by the Board of Aldermen last night to a $10,000 transfer in the Street Department budget for the repair of bridges. This is to provide funds for in- stalling a steel grid floor on the Washington street bridge.
 The contract can now be let to the Dammona Construction Con- parry, which bid $12,900 for the job. The Board of Finance previously re- ported the money unavailable but the $10,000 transfer will supplement $6,70 in the Street Department bud- get for bridge repairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
Technical Assistance
 For Small War Plants

Kenneth L. Childs, manager of 4he New Haven District Ofice of the Smaller War Plant Corpora ton announced today that many companies have already received Resistance from SWPC with their technical problems arising from re- Conversion.
 N The Technical Advisory Section v SWPC has been in operation for nore than two years During that }time, it has solved hundreds of pro- duction problems for small manu- lecturers in connection with their war programs. Now this service is available to all companies desiring assistane with some phase of their peace-time production.
 Mir Childs stated that the prob iems submitted to his office have covered a wide range of subjects, from the primary stages of pro- auction up to and including oackaging and marketing. Manu- lecturers of cutlery, jewelry, farm implements. furnaces, boilers, rub Der products, and household equip ment are just few of those who have received technical assistance from SWPC.
 The Technical Advisory Service is only one of the many services offered by SWPC and is available
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19

Commissioner Parkinson stated that many Crosby students and also graduates have expressed a desire for knowledge of shorthand and typing, and that many have in- quired about the possibility of an optional course at the school.
 Dr. Thomas J. Condon said that the proposal has arisen several times previously. He stated the edu- cation department did not wish to create competition between Wilby and Crosby, and that program of commercial courses at Crosby might be hard to regulate.
 Alternative Program
 The school superintendent stated that an alternative program might be devised, whereby Crosby students would be permitted to go to Wilby for special periods for shorthand and typing.
 Proposing transfer of the nurs- ing course to Wilby, Commissioner Parkinson pointed out that the only course the prospective nurses take at Leavenworth that is not offered at Wilby is Latin. He stated nurses should have the advantage of con- mercdal subjects to go with their other courses.
 When it was pointed out that the nursing course registrants like Leavenworth, the commissioner re- piled, 'The reason why they are there is because the course is there"
 Commissioner Parkinson comment ed that it seemed strange to have a nursing course offered in an in- dustrial school like Leavenworth.
 An inquiry was made by the con- missioner on the possibility of re- storing the original school hours, 8 a. m. to 1:30 p. m. Dr. Condon pointed out no recommendation had been made for modifying the hours, and that the program of the ODT is still completely in force. It was pointed out the opening and closing was advanced half an hour to ease transportation difficulties.
 Commissioner Thomas Driscoll re- ported on the hot lunch program st Webster school, stating thc officials were doing "a wonderful job with conditions as they are". He recom- mended painting of the lunch room and setting up of permanent tables.
 No Action Taken
 The teachers committee, through Commissioner Anna Hadden, chair man, reported no action had been taken in regard to the eighth grade situation at Kingsbury school. At the last meeting of the board it was disclosed the school would have one eight grade next year instead of two, because of decrease in eight grade pupils. A number of parents had ob- jected Stating one eight grade, with 38 or 39 pupils, would be overcrowd- ed
 Dr. Condon suggested last night that the matter be allowed to stand until Fall, after school opens.
 The resignation of Mrs. Catherine T. Lynch, of Slocum school was ac- cepted by the board. It was pointed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19

ou. the resignation was submitted in accordance with the rules of the board regarding teachers married to men in the armed forces. Her hus- band, John A. Lynch, received an honorable discharge from the Coast Guard, June 12.
 Teacher transfers were made as follows: Marguerite G. German, Abbott, Grade 6, history to Bishop, Grade 4; Marjorie I. Barry, Abbott, Grade 5, geography to Grode 5, his- tory; Margaret M. Sullivan, Slocum, Grade 5, arithmetic to Abbott Grade 6, geography.
 Dr. Condon reported that Mis Helen Haugh, head of the sociai science department at Crosby High school, was awarded the degree of Master of Arts at the University of Connecticut, June 3. The board voted to send letter of congratula- tions to Miss Haugh.
 Repairs Recommended
 The board voted to request the Boards of Finance and Aldermen to transfer $25, 900 from the appropria- tion on salaries to that on repairs to buildings. The sum is needed for painting of Walsh and Leavenworth High schools, it was reported. A pre- vious request was made for that purpose but because of the bid sit- uation at the time, and the urgency of other jobs, the money was used for other much-needed work, the finance committee reported.
 Permission was granted by the board to the Royal Gray Club for use of the Anderson school gymna- sium on June 2 and 29 from 7:30 to 10:30 p. m. for the purpose of holding the annual business meet ing and social evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
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receiving station for the rags turned in in Watertown and persons are requested to bring their contribu- tions of rags to the store and to put them inside the store, even if there is no one on duty at that particular time. If the doors are locked, contributors are requested to leave the rags outside the door and these contribution will be picked up and placed inside later. It has not been considered neces- sary to have someone in attendance at the store at all times, but per- sons may leave rags there at any time day or evening.
 To Sell Bonds and Stamps
 The following organiza tions will have representatives in the lobby of the Cameo theater to sell war bonds and stamps for the 7th War Loan during this week, June 19 through &. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 19 and 20, Senior Girl Scouts, troop :; Thursday and Friday, June 2l and 2, Baldwin Parent-Teacher association; Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June g, A and 25, Water town Youths Temperance Council
 Cub Pack Picnic
 Watertown Cub Pack l, closed its season on Saturday afternoon wher the Cubs and their parents enjoyed a picnic at the Community House The new season will open Septem Der 21.
 The early part of the afternoon was devoted to outdoor games, ar- ranged by A. J. Mcleod. Mrs Richard Campbell, who was ir charge of the supper arrangement: was assisted by the Den Mothers and by the mothers of the Cubs. feature of the supper was a large cake presented to the Cubs by the Watertown Council, Girl Scouts The cake was given in recognition of the effort expended by the Cubs in the collection of salvage paper during the month of April.
 After supper announcements were made by Cpbmaster William D. Starr.
 The slate of officers for the com. ing year was announced as follows Pack committee chairman, A. J Mcleod; cubmaster, Carl Woodward assistant cubmaster, William Smith
 During the month of April the Cubs made an effort to collect l.. 900 pounds or more of paper to wir ali Eisenhower medal While this medal will not be awarded unti the September meeting.
 Certificates were given to those Cubs who met the requirements.
 Cubs receiving the certificates were Richard Porter, William Starr, Joseph Spalding, Langdor Heminway and John Chase, Den 1
 Richard Fisher, Donald Alvord Ormonde Osborn, Herbert Neubig William Judd, Julius Budelio, Fran cis Daley, Walter Anderson, Roya. Meyers and James Tignor-Den 3.
 Charles Boucher, John Dillon Donald Carew, Thomas Campbell Philip Kantor, Jr., Louis Paske- vicz, David Maitland, Marcel Elan. chette and David Porter-Den 3.
 Jack Magee, Charles Woodward Walter Shannon and Bernard Mar coux-Den 4.
 Dens and were awarded a special certificate denoting that the entire dens collected salvage paper 100 per cent.
 AS part of the program Gordon c. Swift told stories to the children
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR AIRPORT SITE
General Assembly Scored By City Plan Commission
 for Failing to Act

Members of the city plan com- mission went on record yester- day as assailing the General As sembly for its failure to pass the proposed state aeronautics bill pro- viding for an aviation commission and enabling the state to acquire lands for airport construction.
 Tt was deplorable short-sighted- ness" one spokesman declared "and will set Connecticut back five to ten years in its place in aviation field"
 The members pointed out that the town of Wolcott where the City of Waterbury had planned an air. port construction stands to lose considerable revenue by its opposi- tion to the bill.
 "Wolcott had an opportunity to acquire free airport at Water bury's, Meriden's and Bristol's ex- pense," it was pointed out, while enjoying all the benefits particu- larly as to increased land valuation around such site"
 As reported in the Democrat last week the city now is considering the possible purchase of land in Plants vile and, as an alternate, a site near Lake Winnemaug in Water town. Both of these sites will be from five to eight miles further from Waterbury than the Wolcott site. Efforts are still being made to acquire the latter tract of land.
 Land that may be used in post war highway or street construction should not be sold by the city, ac- cording to recommendations of the City Plan commission.
 A large tract at Roseland and Pennington avenue; along Colum- bia boulevard ext; front lots in the Hecla street area and a long, narrow strip of land on East Main street near Scott road.
 It vas pointed that with further street development in the Columbia boulevard extension area, the land will be worth more.
 Theodore Scott-Smith, city plan engineer, said that the strip near Scott road was close to the pro- posed state highway and might be used by authorities in the event that the highway becomes a reality.
 The land could also be used by the city for the strengthening of East Main street, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
BIG CARD PARTY IS
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Proceeds for the Honor Roll; Mems Club Meets
 Wednesday Evening
WATERVlllE Correspondents Phone-3-651l

Waterville. June 19-Don't forget the public card party sponsored by the Waterville Honor Roll Commit tee tomorrow evening at St. Mich aels Hall. There will be 2 door prizes as well as a prize for each table of play. The "45" champion ship of the city will be decided at this party also. Proceeds will be used for the Honor Roll.
 The weekly Prayer meeting of Gospel Hall will be held this eve- ming at o'clock at Gospel Hall on Thomaston avenue.
 The Mems Club of St. Paul's Epis- copal church will meet tomorrow evening at 6:30 in front of the church for baseball practice.
 Troop 16, Girl Scouts will meet this evening at the home of their leadr Mrs. Frank Carney of Chapel street.
 1Ai 1eoOCII 0cdll Ol 1cIIyVllle WHO has been visiting MT. and Mrs. Wes- ley Rood has returned to his home.
 William Nolan has left for Cali fornia to take up his new duties. His wife Evelyn Seery Nolan and their son William Jr. will leave in a few weeks to join him.
 Miss Nancy Olcott, daughter of Mrs. James Olcott of Bonair avenue has been chosen for the last Deans list of the year at Colby Junior Col lege, New London, N. H.
 MT. and Mrs Al Hughes spent the weekend at their summer home at Lake Harwinton.
 When Dr. Gordon Seagrave re- turned to his mission station at Namkhan, Burma. the Burmese welcomed him with a feast at which 150 roast pigs were served.
 South African discharged army yers have formed veterans as- sociation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
WNCOTT CATHOLIC
 LEAGUE IN MEETING

Members of the Catholic League of Wolcott will meet tonight for the purpose of hearing reports on the progress of their plans for the establishment of a Catholic mis- sion church in that community. A formal petition has been pre- pared for presentation to Most Rev. Henry J. O'Brien, bishop of the Hartford diocese. Other prelimi- nary plans have been under dis cussion for several weeks and for nal reports are anticipated with interest
 Tonights meeting Ml! be held at Moynihan's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19

without charge to all small com- panies. MT. Childs urges any manu- facturer who may need help of a technical nature to send or bring his problems into the local office Of SWPC, which Is located at 152 Temple street, New Haven
 The New Haven office of SWPC serves the counties of New Haven, New London and portion Of Mid- dlesex county.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19

The top request was "send dad dy home from overseas.
 Sentimentalists may squeeze a tear out of this story. You would be more helpful to Santa by buy. ing extra War Bonds today. Sen tirnent and tears have their place but War Bonds are really working on the transportation problem.
 You'd search far to find a bet ter way to observe Fathers Day than by buying extra War Bonds and doing your part to make the 7th War Loan mightiest of all. War Bonds will be the good pro- viders of the future for the mil lions of war dads, now hungered for by millions and millions of youngsters. not only at Christ mas but every day.
 THE EDITOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
By United Press

ny Un1ted Pre4S
 In France, U. s. forces battle to within seven miles of Cherbourg, dissolving German resistance in an advance that split the middle of the Cotentin Peninsula.
 It Italy. Allied Sth Army seises Assist.
 U. s. soldiers and marines on Saipan capture the Aslito airstrip drivink to Magicienne Bay.
 Japanese troops advance to within 50 miles of the Chinese railroad city of Hengyang, south of Chanssha.
 On Elba Island, Germans sur- render when French troops cap lure Porto Longone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
Optional Shorthand
 Courses Under Study
Future Crosby High School Students May Be Given
 Opportunity to Obtain; Transfers Announced

Optional shorthand and typng at Crosby High school recommended by Commissioner Harold Perkn- at meeting of the Board of Education last night and the committee textbooks and asked to study the proposal Commissioner Parkinson also suggested transfer of the nursing course given at Leavenworh High school, to Wilby High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
WERE BOYHOOD PALS

Hollywood Leo McCarey, who directed Rainbow's The Bells of St. Mary's"; Stuart Heisler, who direct- ed Gary Cooper's Along Came Jones'" and Prank Capra all were born in Los Angeles and were neighborhood hellions together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19

r Tt n g a g a i n in view of the innmin ence of Fathers Day. News p a p e r s boiled all the S a mt a Claus es in town to find out W h a t c h il d r n sought most a ( a gift
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19

Mystery of the disappearance of 200 birds from Dublin's St. Ste- phen's green, a public park, was solved when the birds, which in- cluded 30 mallard, were found in nearby HerbsSt park, where they sought sanctuary during a city, sponsored duck hunt to reIluce the number in the green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
SURVIVOR SEES ATTACK

Grand Rapids, Mich. OP)- Sailor David Peterson, 19, of Grand Rapids had to take his fancee to the movies to "see" the Japanese attack on the aircraft carrier Franklin. Peterson, 1/c fireman, was aboard when it hap pened, but didn't see much of the action because his battle station was down seven decks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19
To the People of this Community

June may seem an inappro- priate time to talk about Christi mas. Something happened last Christmas, however, which needs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19

England has school book short- age
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-11-16
PACK FAVORITES
IN MIAMI TUSSLE

MIAMI, Fla, Nov. 15.-(F)-The
of Miami's unp-edictable
football team which has been good
enough to win five of seven games
this season, will hold a slight I'm
derdog role when it faces the North
Carolina State Wolfpack in Orarge
Bowl stadium tomorrow night.
The Hurricanes will go into the
game with full understanding that
they have a chance to square their
al1-t;me record with the invading
Wolfpack at two games all.
In previous meetings between the
two teams, Miami won 277 in 1899,
and State triumphed 20 in 1912,
and PIT last year.
The Wolfpack, coached by Beattie
Feathers, so far has registered
three wins in eight starts against
high caliber opposition.
Coach Jack Harding of Miami
doesn't know what he can expect
from his hot-and-cold ball club after
last week when the Hurricanes
were held to 1918 tie by South
Carolina in game in which thew
were supposed to win handily.
Chief worry of the Miami men,
tor is Howard Turner, brilliant back
of State. Harding has concentrated
this week on perfecting a defense
that is designed to slow him up.
The city of St. Louis is not in q
county. All laws passed by the
Missouri Legislature "apply to the
~ counties of Missouri and the
city Of st. Louis !" ~ ''-'