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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Benedetfi Reelected

At the annual meeting of the State Tuscan Philapthropic Circle Reno Benedetti of this city was re- elected president. Mir. Benedetti has been president of the circle since it was organized in 1886. He pre- yiously organized anl headed the Waterbury Chapter before organiz- ing the State Circle. '''
 Joseph Caroti president of the New Haven chapter was toaStnaSr ter at the dinner that followed the meeting at Meccas Restaurant. Next years convention will be held at Hamden.
 The meeting was attended. by thirty-five delegates from the l4 chapters. It was voted to increase membership so that more Connecti- cut residents of Tuscan descent could benefit from the clubs pro- gram.
 The other state officers, all re- elected, are: Treasurer, MassiHnc Baldoni, Waterbury; first trustee, Paolo Graziani, Torrington, and sec- and treasurer. Serafino Quarici.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Youths Face CourtTrioI
Accused of Rohbino Cottoqe

Wilfred Proulx, 17, 4S9 Piedmont street, and Robert Gattliebsen, IS, 1s Benjamin street, arraigned in City Court this morning before Judge John L. Gaffney on charge of breaking, and entering, received continuances to tomorrow.
 The youths, 1t was revealed by Prosecutor Frederick W. Polumba, were arrested Saturday by Detective Joseph Dunphy, after they enter ed the cottage of William Hallock. Piedmont street Ext. and made oil with over 8 hundred recordings. two sheepskin coats, clock and several blankets.
 Inspector Joseph R. Bender stat ed that one coat and the blankets were recovered, but added that the youths destroyed the records by scaling them around the neighbor- hood. The clock and the other coat, Bendler said, were still missing. and are believed to be in hte possession of others who were implicated 1n the theft,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29

The Waterbury Hebrew Insti- tute will install officers Wednes- day evening at the institute ct 6 p. m. Louis Frankep, chairman of Beth Israels Mems Club executive board and past chancellor of the Knights of pythias, will be install cd as newly elected president.
 Other new officers to be installed
 are: vice-president, Hyman Nit. kowsky; second vlce-president, Robert Rtback, executive secretary of the Beth Israel Mems Club board: treasurer, David Lerner; financial secretary, Joseph Kerz- l1er; recording secretary, Louis Brannick; house chairman, Jack Margolis; chairman of the board of education, Abraham Matzkin: and vice-chairman of the board, Moses Koisen, paSt-president of the Institute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29

SerV1ce detail.
 simple Cheer
 Might after night our physically exhausted men would come in from the towering mountains with their chow trucks for 48-hour stay" the speaker said. 'The cheerful fire, the radio playing, familiar tunes, mag azires from home would seem piti- fully inadequate to men in the rear areas. but to those tired infantry men sitting on the floor or water buckets 1t was the most luxurious club they had ever been in -
 Judge Patrick Healey, chairman of the Waterbury Red Cross Chap ter. opened the conference, and turned the chairInanship over to Donald R. Williams, regional direc. tor of the North Atlantic area. The Session was opened with the Yla. tional anthem, and an invocation by Rev. Francis o. Ayres Of St. Johns Episcopal church.
 Other speakers at the morning Session were R. o. Purves, associate manager of the North Atlantic area, and Mrs. Louis N. Mum, director of home service for the area.
 Asks For Streamlining
 Mfr. PurveS urged the volunteers to study their communities and to streamline their service to fit the needs of the community. He told of the numerous activities rendered by the Red Cross during the war at the request of military authorities. and discussed the approach of the or. ganization toward peace-time Serv- ice.
 Mrs. Mum stated that the home service division will operate as long as there gre men to be deniobilized, and that help will be given to vet- erans by the Red Gross as long as there is need for orientation to civ. Han life. Among the messages sent to the conference was one from Governor Raymond F. Baldwin, who praised the volunteers for their continued interest in liome-front activities and their widespread aid in wartime.
 Luncheons for the conference del- egateS were held at the Elton and at the Y. M. c. A.
 Discussions Scheduled
 Round table discussions were scheduled for this afternoon as fol- lows:
 Home service and service to vet eranS. Assembly room ct the Elton, Mrs. Mum and Mrs. Julius Smith fin charge.
 Nutrition Service, Colonial room of the Elton; Miss Pauline Murrah, director of nutrition for the area, as leader.
 Junior Red Gross, St. Johns Par- ish house, with Lawrence Reece and Mrs. Francis O'Leary in charge.
 Volunteer Special Services, St.. Johns Parishhouse, with Mrs. Elsie Avis, deputy administrator of spec. ial services for the area, and Mrs. Edson B. Hitchcock, in charge.
 First aid, water safety, and ac- cident prevention, St. Johns parish house; Earl Breon of the area of- flee, Marshal Nye, Miss Alice Briggs, and J. o. P. Manherz, leaders.
 Nursing service, Connecticut Light 6 Power auditorium. Miss Ruth Adams of the area office, and Miss Florence Anderson, local director of home nursing, in charge.
 Public Information, Chapter House un Grove street, Herbert v. Carnan 0f area office and Mrs. Frank J. Henney, leaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Fitzpatrick Cited
 For OkinalUa Duties
Former DemocFGt Reporter L0uded
 By Marine Commenting General foR Speedy Transmitted of News 10 U. s.

Stan Sergeant Raymond J. Fitz- patrick, former member of the rep- ortorial staff of the Waterbury Democrat, who received his honor able discharge from the U. S. Mar ines last month, today received a citation from the Commanding General of the Third AnphibiouS Corps for his aid in the speedy transrnittal of the first Marine news and photographs to reach the American public from Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Retto.
 The citation in full follows:
 "For excellent service, as a Ma rine Corps Combat Correspondent during the assault and campaign on Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Retto. Stan Sergeant Fitzpatrick was at tached to combat unit during this action and performed his duties in a highly efficient and outstanding manner. AS Section Chief of the Public Information Section of an Amphibious Corps, he landed on Okinawa early on L-Day with regi- mental assault units of Marine Division and secured some of the earliest stories of the campaign. By exercising great initiative, he aided in the speedy transmittal of the first Marine news and photographs to reach the American public. In his functions as Section Chief, he showed high administrative skill and rendered considerable aid to representatives of the civilian press. From experience gained in action during the past operations, he was able to solve numerous problems of news coverage and transmittal dur ing the long campaign on Okinawa. On several occasions, be made trips to front line areas to obtain mate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Report Thursday Rep otr Thursody

The report for the first six months Of the city's fiscal year will be sub- mitted by City Budget Director Ar. hold E. Furlong to the Board of Finance on Thursday. At that time also 1t is expected that the Mayor will submit an estimate of the ciy's surplus as drawn up by the Budget Director.
 Compilation of city budgets is progressing well ahead Of schedule MT, Furlong reported today with the majority of the departmental esti- ntaes having already been passed upon by the Finance Board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Assorted Cases M Police Court Today
Several BFeoeh of Peace Coses on Docket: Autoists Also Pay for Nolles

The 23-year old wife or Service- man was charged with breach of the peace when arraisned in city court this morning before Judge John L. Gaffney. was given a con- tinuance to tomorrow pending ex- animation.
 The accused, Vera Allard, 265 Bank street, was arrested Saturday by Detective Sgt. Joseph Mccarthy and Detective Edward McElligott, on c warrant charging breach of the peace. following reports thatt he girl was in manifest danger of falling into the habits of vice.
 Charles Labutis, 4e, of Wheeler avenue, was warned by Judge Calf ney to refrain from drinking after his wife testified that the man beat her following her accusation that he removed from the icebox supply of meat that was intended for Sunday dinner.
 The accused was arrested by De- tective Joseph Mccarthy on the complaint of his Step-daughter Helen, 2l, who told the court that she accused the man of taking the meat and he struck her in the face and pushed her against a radio, injuring her back.
 Elzard Johnson, 39, East Main street, arrested by Detective Sgt. Joseph Mccarthy, on the complaint of the accused former girl friend received a 60 day suspended Sen- tence on charge of breach of the peace when testimony brought to light that the man had struck the complaining witness in the eye FTi- day night.
 Other cases: Prank Dupreau, 36, and his wife, Rose, 8l9 Bank street, charged with intoXication and breach of the peace, following a family mis- understanding, received continu- ances to November 12.
 Arthur Andrezeski, 36, Oakvtlle; received a $l5 fine on a charge of intoxication and a 30.day jail sen- tence on @ charge of breach of the peace: Stanley Sinkovich. 48. of P Meadow street, charged with iil- toxication and breach of the peace following dispute in the Lido restaurant Saturday night, received discharge. Aldo Noceki, 38, of g Orlead Place. Worcester, Mass charged with breach of the peace arising from the same affair, also received a discharge.
 David Loremtson, 42, l06 Fern street, Naugatuck. illegal parking So bond called; Oscar Boucher, 42 Hamilton avenue, Illegal parking, SC bond called: Simon Korkin, l94 Co lumbia boulevard, violation Of the rules of the road, nolled on payment of S6; Delio A. Cialfi. r, 76 Oak street; violation of the rules of the road; nolled on payment of S6: Jo- seph Reno, ~, 332 West Grove street, violation of the rules of the road, nolled on payment or S6: Charles and Esther Williams. IT Warner Place, breach of the peace, IYolIed. and Edward c. Matthews, 32 of 23 Newell Place, breach of the peace: continued to November 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Archbishop FIGys Trumon's PFoposoI

Boston, Oct. 20-(UP)-Archblsh- CD Richard J. Cushinb of Boston condemns as a threat to the Amer ican way Of life" President Tru- mans proposal for peacetime .mili- tary training.
 The prelate, speaking at . coni- inunioai breakfast yesterday, said No temporary emergency should be made the oxCuse for q permanent program of fnilitarlslfi.
 ne cited experiences q nations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
cI0 cOnsrotuIotes
 Sen. Brien McMohon

The Connecticut C.IO. Industrial Council yesterday sent telegram to Sen. Brien McMahon on his ap- pointment to the chairmainship ot the special Senate committee on atomic energy. The wire read:
 The Connecticut C.I.O. Council congratulates you and also the na- tion on your appointment to the chairmanShip of the atomic energy committee. Knowing you as we do, this gives us confidence in the prop CT use of this powerful and fate- full weapon" The message was signed by Harold Senior, publicity director for the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Parsons EnroIIs in
 EnaRanlminn School

Under the provisions of the c. I. Bill of Rights Robert Parsons. son of MT. and Mrs. Alvah Parsons, 211 West Main street, has enrolled ct the Renousrd School of Embalming, New York City.
 Parsons entered the Army, Fehru- ary, 1941 and was a patient in the Hilton General Hospital in New Jer- sey before receiving his discharge in Sept.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Regional Output To Rise in I947

Boston, Oct. 20- (UP)-The physi- cal volume of manufactured goods of all kinds in New England will in- crease 36 per cent in l947 over 1889, Prof. Harry R. ToSdal of Harvard Business School predicted today.
 Tosdal told a meeting of the Bos- ton Trade Association executives that New England textile industries might expect an average increase of 27.2 per cent
 Quoting a report of the committee for economic development, Tosdal predicted increases of 22.3 per cent in the leather industry, SIS per cent in the production Of iron and steel products and sG.2 per cent in the Iprcdnellon q alsclElcal machinery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29

house On the first day of the drive netted $3,226 in N. bonds. The goal of the peacetirme drive, which will extend through to the first week in December, is e4,500,O00.
 Following a parade through down. town streets in which scores of Wa terburians participated, including the American Legion color guard and drum corps, Scovill Girls and Hayseeders Band, 13 Navy planes circled over the city in flight form- ation.
 Fighter Plane Presented
 A blue Navy Wildcat fighter plane, a gift from the Navy Department to Waterbury high school students for their contribution to previous bond drives, was the featured attraction of the afternoon. Thousands exarn- ined the plane, which will remain on the Green for several days. Mayor John s. Monagan accepted the fighter plane, and said he felt confident the people of Waterbury would cooperate in the drive with their usual generosity.
 It. Comdr. w. w. Swaggart, pub lie relations officer of the Naval Air Transport Service, Ferry Wing Head quarters, Floyd Bennett Field, New York, made the presentation. Dis- trict vice-commander George F. Karnofsky, chairman of the Mayors Navy Day committee and supervisor of arrangements for Navy Day cel- ebration here opened the proceedings by welcoming the gathering and calling on Wallace Inglis, Jr., to blow taps. .'.
 Commander swaggert in his rec marks asserted 1t was Q privilege to present the plane to Waterbury and expressed a hope that the Wildcat fighter would be of benefit to the school children and be a constant reminder of the citys contribution to the war effort.
 William T. Harrington, city editor of the Democrat, who served as mas ter of ceremonies opened the pro- gram, and introduced the various guest speakers.
 James E. Moran, chairman of the War Finance Committee and the Victory Loan Drive. pointed out that the government needs the financial support of the people. p.
 Naval Hero Greeted
 Hearty applause greeted James Barrett, Waterbury Naval hero, 8 survivor of two sinkingS in the Naval battle off Okinawa.
 Recognitions was given by the Navy Day committee to W. A. Wash burne, Jr., of the Gulf oil Corpora ton, Airport division who served Q Jason officer between the city and Navy officials at the Weschester County Airport.
 Scovill Hayseeders band entertain. ed for more than an hour following the closing of the ceremonies.
 Raymond Santoli, i24 Fairfield street, was the first bond buyer in the Victory Loan drive. All bond buyers will be permitted to place stickers containing their signature on the plane. a
 Gas Reclaimed ,..
 Eighty-five gallons of high octaine gasoline was removed from the tank of the Wildcat fighter plane Satur- day night to eliminate any fire haz. ard. The fuel was removed by the Gulf Refining O., under the super vision Of the Fire Department of. ficial.
 The plane had been flown from Norfolk, Va, to Meriden via New York and then taken in truck to Waterbury. The controls were locked before 1t was put on display at Victory House. Hundreds of Sun day strollers, including many cflil- dren, inspected the plane yester- day. Y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Hospital Bulletins

Lillian Lahey, 6, 437 Washing ton avenue, was admitted to St. Mary's Hospital yesterday morn- ing after being struck. by . car while crossing the street near her home. There was no evidence of external injuries, hospital authOri- ties stated, and the girl was dis charged following examination. The driver Of the car, Benjamin TortOra, 281 South Leonard street, who rushed the girl to the hospital, was not held, police said.
 Three persons were treated Sum- day at the Waterbury Hospital for minor laceratlons of the hands, 1t was revealed by hospital au- thOrities. The victims were: JOs- eph Macierio, 749 Bunker Hill ave- nue, who cut his left hand on a glass jar; Joseph DeOliviera, 1869 ThOmastOn avenue, who cut his hand while at work at the Chase Metal Works, Waterville, and eGOrge Smith, 331 North Main street, whose right hand was lac- erated while working on a ma chine at the FOrmatic Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Jewish Women tn ChorQe of SoIes

Victory bond sales totaled 42,50O during the early hours of the morn. ing at Victory House. David L. Fannick post auxiliary. in charge of today's sales, is the first organi- zation to have charge of bond sales in the Victory Loan drive. Mrs Belle Levlnson and Mrs. Polly Rab- inowitz are co-chairmen of the auxiliary bond committee.
 Robert Zoeller Is in charge of rec- ords,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Tox Officials Sound Warming

City tax authorities today Issued warming of the approaching deadline for payment of property taxes due Thursday. After that date q 6 per cent penalty will be mandatory in addition to the principle.
 Raymond Clark deputy tax col- lector for the city disclosed today that approximately o2 or o5 per cent Of the total levy has been collected 70 aete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Party Workers in
 District Meetings

District meetings scheduled for Democratic Party headquarters Center street, as reported to date as follows; Tonight (MOnday 7:S0 3-4, 3-7 and 5-1; 6 ?. m. 2-5, S-7, 5-2 and 5-3.
 Tuesday night, 7:30 p. m. 1-4 and 2-3 and Wednesday night 2 ?. m. 1-3.
 Other meetings viii also be scheduled for the remainder oe the week. Party leaders today urged that all workers attend these conferences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29

rial about the campaign. Stan gerA geant Fitzpatrick's, conduct aa0 devotion to duty throughout tho campaign have been in keeping wit11 the highest traditions of the United States Naval Services"
 Sgt. Fitzpatrick was the only United States correspondent with the New Zealand Army at Green Islands. He sports seven battle stars and during his reign with the Ma rines served on Pr and PBY boats. He also flew from Korea to Japan and Yak and has also been recoa1l-s mended for the Bronze Star and Legion of Merit. In February of 1914 at Guadalcanal he was re- cipient of a personal commendati0n from Admiral Chester Nimitz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Hearings Resumed On VIII Admission

A hearing continued before Pros bate Judge Luke stapleton of Ches. hire today in the admission of the will of the late Sarah ]. Clark. Six cousins of Mrs. Clark are contest ing tho will. The session was held today in the Common Pleas Court room ln tho county courthouse hailding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Technology Club Meets in Elm City

The first meeting or the IB46. i046 New Haven County Technology Club, an organization of MT alum nj, was held Friday evening at the home of o. E. Smith Of New Haven.
 Waterbury members attending were: A. I. Blank, MT. and Mrs. Harold Manning, Mfr. and Mira. T. g. Merrirnan and pr. Joseph Hert. gel. Representing Naugatuck were: MT. and Mrs. Stuart Boyd, MT. and Mrs. Laurence Cheney and MT. and Mrs. Judson Rogers, William Young represented 'Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Lithuonion Women To Sponsor Party

A Christmas party will be held by the Lithuanian Women's Democra- tic Club, Dec. 8. ct the home of Mrs. Anna Orentas of Washington avenue, according to plans made at Q meeting last night at the home of the president Mrs. John zailckas Of Highland avenue.
 Mrs. Agnes Mitchell was narn- ed chairman of the arrangements committee. She will be assisted by Mrs. Anna Smotas, Mrs. Nellie Wasilauskas, and Mrs. zailckas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
NaUy Presents Plane lToLocaL High Schools
Presentation HishIishts Novy DOy PFoqFum, Bond Drive openina

impressive ceremonies marking Navy Day and the opening of Wa- perburyS Victory Loan drive attract 'ed more than 5000 people to the east &de of the Green Saturday etternocn. Total recepits at Victory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29

which adopted peacetime conscrip- ton since the days Of Napoleon and said that the system "inyeriably led tO dictatorship, snilitarisrn and to those competitive arlpainents which have been the ciiFse of Elirope and she tlpplin6 Of its culture
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29

When B British wives of New Zealand serviceinen arrived in Syd- liey, Australia, on their way to New Zealand, the nine children in the group had ice cream for the fiTgt flnae in their lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-29
Red Cross HeorsVet

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Detroit evening times., 1945-11-29
State Bond Sale
Tops 100 Million

Sale of individual bonds In
NlChL8u> final victory Loan
campaign passed The Sl00000000
mark Yesterday 20 put the state
Wc'I ON its way 10 the goal Of
.SIEl. .lll- -ll-.- I-l..El4- -IALcA- -drlNc
chairman reported today
The state total b, now NlOO Oo6,-
fa- WaNuc County sales have
reached N500lg. $50
We have no doubt now"
I~bGy sand. that Michigan viii
reach and even pass itS quota"
star salesman at PcrShing High
IS Shirley M3~ch H. of 1857
Binder a niece ol Rep Dondero
Who has sold $1,000 In treasury
bonds PerShuc High has sold
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Twe0tN-nIue rallies are sChed-
uIod for today In Detroit Polly,
q naval patrol bomber used in
psychological warfare against
Japan Is expected 10 cruise over
The city for nearly two hours
moadca>t.nc from powerful loud
speakers
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-29
Through lOur HaI:

ALL HIS life Archicl Hauvlh
n has wanted 10 own a BorSa-
limo hat Just one Of those
things. So when ne went of 20
llalX 10 fight. he promised HIM
self. aS nc wadcd ashore that
il he lived he'd gel tho head
piece
he Sloceed 10 out ended up
three months m the hospital.
and one fine bright day he
hitch-hiked up 10 Venice 10
hunt the hat
Took him TWO days before he
cMld find ono which would ft
hfS\ head. Then on the last
sftetno2-She located 4 gray
num6f%hich was II 300
Ira Hc snapped 1t up. without
an argument
When n was hl>. he gave IN
another Candcr and there inside
on the band appeared the fol-
lowing in gold
"MadC for Diokerson Co,
Detroit, Mich, u s A"
NoW he's back home with
the hat
In shipping, IT got SquaShed,
but he took II "a DickerSon' S
herr 70 nc blocked and-hc'S
Nearing ttaS nc sells DodceS
and PlymouthS pardon me,
takes orders for them
Saws it's a wonderful hat
comes up 10 his expectations m
every way
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-29
u. S. Flag at Truk

MOEN ISLAND. Tmk Atoll.
NOV 2S CUPl-U. 5. marines and
Seabees today occupied Moen
Island. second largest of Truk
atoll. and raised the American
flag for the first time over the
former Japanese baSilon.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-29
Gift Tips:

CTRAIGHT from poll OF
- i,50o wounded vets at Percy
Jones, here is what they want
Santa to bring them, listed IN
the order in which they voted;
Pen and pencil sets, lighters
box cameras. billfolds, fishing
tackle. toilet kits, oigNret cases,
writing kits, bed lamps, pipes,
books
Santa for Seruieemen IS doing
hi. best, buying in big qusnt'-
ties. But this log may help you
in your personal shopping
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-29
tupid'S Helper:

RIO 1T. ERIC Won STRO
K HEM JR., out al Selfridg
: ield with the Mp battalion On
u ed 90 be at the Rouge:
Your uife, ShieIGh. IS an
Las Vegas and sUerybody
opes things are patched up.
s IS lovely.
But you, Erie, BY the wGy,
a-e the toast of the post
Hes that handsome, girls.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-29
Miners Vote Strike

BUTTE, Mont, Nov. IS GNS)
-MineA the Anaconda Cop
per Mining Co plants at Butte,
Anaconda and Great Falls. Mont.
have voted 1889 10 l.02l in favor
of strike.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-29

of a strike
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-29
Sports Heroes:

MOST of them marry glamour
vi girls
Shortstop Rabbit Msranvillc
die. a long time ago. He s work
ing Al Ford's Rotunda as a
guide
Then there's Bob Waterhcld S
hcauteou> wife He's The star OF
the CleueiGnd Rams; she S the
former Jane Russell favorltc
pln.up of tho armed forces
You Wouldnt think Jane cob'd
boil an egg Yet she's q sick
cook. puts on feeds for Ram,
Bob brings home-and do those
hovs cat licf corn pudding
cant bc beat