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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28

Hartford, Conn.,, March 28-(UP) An appeal of superior court de- cision admitting Special U. s. As siStant Attorney General Thomas J. Dodd, Jr, to the Connecticut bar without examination today was al- lowed by the Supreme Court of Er- TOTS.
 William H. Shields, Norwich, New London County Superior Court Clerk, opposed the admission of Dodd which was granted January IT on recommendation of the stand ing committee for admission to the bar for New London County.
 New Haven, Conn.,, March 28- (UP)-Charles of failure to report for induction against Harlan Reyes Washburn, 31, East Hampton, were dropped today after he was accept cd for army service. .Washburn, father of three children, had been accused of failing to report for in- Guction last September when Or- dered to do 50 by his local draft board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
THIRD BATTALION
 IN COMPETITION
Rifle Watch to Be Held in State Arnlory Ranges
 for Trophy, Medals

A rifle match for five-man teams of six units of the Third Battalion, State Guard, will be held tomorrow at 7:30 p. m. at the armory range. The match will be held in connec- tion with the statewide Guard competition which began March l2 and will conclude pril 16.
 The teams in the city match will be headed by the following: Head quarters Co.,, Cpl. Lorenzo A. Tal- bot; Co.,. E, Sgt. Francis x. Moss; c. F., Capt. Kay P. Rhenberg, An sonia; Go. G, Cpl Anthony Thom- as; Go. H., Sgt. Frederick M. Gol- liker, Torrington and Go. I, Sgt. Joseph Gabriel, Ansonia. Execu- tive officer at the competition will be Maj. Earle s. Bidwell, West Hartford. Arrangements for the match were made by Arthur Dus- seault, ordnance officer of Third Battalion.
 The Fox trophy, donated by It. Col. Peter E. Fox, battalion conn., nander will be awarded to the winning team of the battalion.
 The state winners will be an- nounced after scores are checked at the Adjutant Generals office in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
''Frangible" Bullets Give AAF Gunners Realistic Training In Aerial Combat

ports from combat theaters frankly claimed his gunnerS were no good until they had had several missions and a chance to adapt theory to a real situation.
 Since perfection of the frangi- ble bullet technique. 1t is being used by all flexible gunnery stu- dents and will probably soon be used in training fixed gunnery - where guns are in a fixed position on the plane. Greatest tribute to the value of the frangible bullet comes from Staff Sergeant A. D. Glastetter of Boston. Mass. He is back as a gunnery instructor after 38 combat missions.
 SHOT 15O MILLION TIMES
 T sure wish I could have had my first training with this bullet before went into combat. It took me eight missions before l knew what these guys learn before they graduate" he says.
 Lieutenant R. c. Klontz, of Seat tie, Wash, has flown more than 15O missions in target plane with ap- proximately 150 million rounds having been shot at him. His only complaint is that the first time one of the bullets hit the glass, 'the noise scared h . out of me, but nothing happened All pilots of the targets are given periodic psychological tests to check battle fatigue, but it is showing no effect on them. Most of them are skilled pilots returned from combat.
 This amazing step forward in training gunners puts the U. s. far ahead of anything the enemy has developed. According to Brigadier General E. B. Lyon, deputy to Gen. eral Yount for flexible gunnery, the AAF, as result of the frangible bullet, will be able for the first time to predict the degree of combat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
MOTION EXPECTED ON JURY VERDICT
Move to Be Made to Set $7,5OO Judgment Aside;
 Injured Boy Files Suit

A motion to set aside the $7,500 jury verdict returned yesterday for Joseph Falzone in his suit against Edwin Grunel was filed in superior court today, and arguments will be presented at special hearing before Judge Frank P. McEvoy.
 Scheduled for hearing at the reg ular short calendar session of the court tomorrow are motions to set aside the verdict in the cases of Albert Chase against Francis and Paul Fitzgerald, and Marie-Ange Frechette against the Citizens and Manufacturers National bank. MT. Chase won a 5000 verdict for the death of his wife, an automobile ac- cident victim, while the other case ended in a defendants verdict.
 In the motion in the Falzone case, it is claimed the verdict was against the law and evidence. The award was made for fatal injuries sustain ed by Mrs. Linda Falzone last Aug. IS in stairway fall at 263 North Main street.
 The superior court short calendar session, held each week on Friday, will be held this week on Thursday because the court will be closed Good Friday.
 A fall oyer bundle of shingles at 49 Elmwood avenue last April 2, is the basis of $500 civil ac- tion filed in common pleas court today in behalf of 10-year old Eu- gene Protzko of Waterbury against Leslie Ferro, doing business as the Federal Roofing and Sheet Metal Co.,. of Waterbury.
 The plaintiff, who brings the suit thorugh his mother, Mrs. Anna Protzko, claims he was caused to fall when bundle of shingles he stepped on became unfaStened. He sustained a compound fracture of the right arm, the court writ states The defendant was engaged in mak- ing repairs and replacementS to the property and had left the shingles there, it is pointed out.
 A nearing opened DefOre Com mon Pleas Court Judge John F McDonougr today in the $2,5Ou civil action brought by Eileen " Mcdonald, local registered nurse against Rocco Leogrande of Water bury.
 The plaintiff seeks to recover for personal injuries and for car dam ages sustained in a collision last December 3 with a car of the de- fendant on Hamilton park road.
 Continuing on trial today in con- mon pleas court before Judge Miles F. McNiff was the 1,500 civil action of Helen F. Weinberg Nit kowsky of Waterbury against AL fred Baker, also of this city. The litigatoin is based on 6 contract for building 9 house ct Stephana Lane and Williams drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
Your Gi Rights QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 ON SERvIcEMeN'S PROBLEMS
BY DoUGLAs LARSEN NEA Staff Correspondent

Washington, March 29-OPA has amended more of it's food rationing regulations to permit veterans of World War II to open small busi- nesses. Here are answers to some questions on the new regulations:
 Q. What types of business can a veteran get into as a result of OPA changes?
 A. Two types have been thrown open to veterans. One is the type of establishment that uses rationed foods as raw materials bakeries, soft drink bottling works. etc. The other is the type in which ra- toned fooGs are used in the serv- ice of refreshments (small res taurants. eating stands selling po- tato chips, popcorn, fruits and veg etables or ice cream.
 Q. Will price regulations apply to veterans as well as to others? , A. Yes. OPA is urging veterans considering new businesses to get full information about ceiling pric- eS before making financial com- M1CmentS.
 Q. How much food will a vet eran be able to get to open bus mess?
 A. Amounts of rationed food that veteran may obtain are limited, so that the businesses op- erated will be comparable to typi- cal small" businesses now operat- ing in your area.
 Q. What are some of the re- quirements before a veteran can get approval to buy rationed food for his new business?
 A. In general the veteran must show that he has or can get the location and equipment. He must a1ow that he is not being financed directly or indirectly by anyone in . business handling rationed food. Finally he must prove that the operation of the business will be his principal occupation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
NEWS OF CONNECTICUT

Hartford Conn, March 28-CUP) A partisan fight over adoption of a constitutional amendment which would extend terms of state officers from two to four years was expect ed today in the House of Represent atives.
 Democrats were opposed to the measure which, if approved by the general assembly and by the elector- ate at the next state, elections, would provide for state elections every four years beginning in 1850, divorcing state elections from na- tional elections.
 Also scheduled for House action today was a compromise state labor relations act which was expected to pass with the blessing of the gov- ernor and Republican and Demo- cratic legislative leaders. Some at- tempts to amend the bill were ex- pected to fail. Should the bill pass in the House, it probably would not come up for Senate action until next week.
 Establishment of additional de- partmsnts of health throughout the state was unopposed at a public hearing before the legislatures con- mittee on public health and safety Tuesday afternoon. State Health Commission Stanley H. Osborn pre- dicted the measure would mean longer lives for residents of Con- necticut." The bill would provide state air for any two Connecticut towns combining to establish joint departm:nt of health.
 Hartford, Conn.,, March 28. (UP) The senate today approved res- olutiOn authorizing the city of Wa terbury to issue S750,OO0 sewage dis pOsal bonds.
 It also passed another bill re- scinding the city's authority to issue water system bonds unsold as Jan uary, this year. -. -. =. A New Britain charter amend ment was voted, increasing the sal aries of members of the board of aldermen S200 year.
 Also passed was bill making birth records unavailable for public inspection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
MUNICIPAL GOLF
 COURSE TO OPEN

Anticipating a banner season. providing the golf ball supply holds out-the East Mountain Municipa; golf course will open this Friday. March 30 it was stated today by James J. Curtin, park superintend- ent.
 Greens, fairways and the rough have all ben pruned, trimmed and treated and are ready for the rush, providing the current golf weather holds out.
 Joe Bracken, pro, will again be at the helm at the local course and will be available for lessons. The commissary is well stocked and pre- pared for business. Numerous re- pairs and much repainting of the club house quarters have been un- dertaken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
Ferry Koyoes Rhine Bridqe
BY CLINTON B. CONGER

With 9th American Army on the Rhine, March 28-(UP)-While assault divisions were battling to break German resistance ahead oi the Ninth American army's bridge head today, more forces available for breakthrough were being built up in lightning style behind them.
 Bridges across the Rhine include several treadWaJ spans and at least one pontoon bridge. A treadway is formed by wide tracks set at axle width extending across the river on heavy rubber floats lashed together and anchored in the river
 The first treadway across the river had been expected to require 20 hours for construction. But Charley Company of the 2O2nd con- bat engineer battalian started the bridge under enemy fire at 8:30 a. m. Saturday and coAApletru the blitZ bridge in the record time of seven hours and 45 minutes. The first vehicle: were crossing at 4:15 p. m. Saturday.
 This bridge was temporarily kayoed Saturday when ferry working upstream lost control in the current and crashed into the span. But the treadWay and companion heavy pontoon bridge likewise dam aged were restored to operation by 1 a. m. Sunday.
 The heavy pontoon bridge con- sists of wide flooring firmly clamped to the gunwales of large. scow-like boats which rubber floats, like those in the treadway bridges, are at tached for buoyancy.
 The bridge is likely to have hundred or more of these boats and floats straining at their moor ingS, with the surface of hte Rhine nearly damned by the bridge sup ports.
 Divisional MP's with carbines and machine guns stand constantly on the alert at the upstream ends of the boats and floats, watching for anything which might escape the upstream booms and float toward the bridge. They riddle it with bull lets just to be safe.
 The 234th engineer combat bat talion claims its "doughboy bridge" is the longest treadway in the world, measuring 1,095 feet. The 202nd engineers credit the 17th ar- mored engineer battalion with help ing construct their blitz bridge.
 In history's previous eastward crossings of the Rhine, Napoleon was unopposed, while Caesar took two weeks to build a bridge, though he did it in grand style with a permanent pile structure.
 Caesar had aimed to impress the Germans, who had been raiding across the river and then withdraw ing behind its protection. So he staged a punitive expedition and built the bridge. just to show off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
$8,5O0 JUDGMENT
 IN CIRCUS FIRE

Notification has been received by Attorney Edward Mascolo of the award of $8,50O for the Hartford circus fire fatality of Mrs. Carmella Marabella Historic of Hartford. The local lawyer represented her hus- band, Salvatore Pistorio, as admin 1strator of her estate, at a hearing conducted on his damages claim in Hartford last week.
 Mrs. Historic, mother of two sons who are serving with the armed forces overseas and of a minor son, was 39 years old. She was burned to death in the disastrous holocaust last July 6.
 The hearing was conducted before the three commissioners named to hear the circus fire damage claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
PEDESTRIAN FILES
 CLAIM FOR $5,OOO

Jane Hamel of Waterbury today filed a $5,OOO civil action in superior court as tke result of injuries al legedly sustained when struck by a car while crossing Cherry street, The litigation is brought against John McHugh, owner of the vehi. cle, and William Delaney, as lessee and driver.
 The complaint states the plain tiff paused in the middle of the street to allow several cars pro- ceeding in the southerly direction tC pass. The car of the defendants. approaching in northerly direc- tion, came along and struck the plaintiff, the writ states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
Late Realty
 Neus

The following real estate deeds nave been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds
 John Alcorace and Rose Alcorace to Sam Larosa, property on Bald- win street.
 Anthony A. Gavronski, adminis- trator, on the estate of Howard Davis, to Lottie Dorothy Davis, prop erty on Edgewood avenue.
 Release of Mortgage Luigi Giannelli to Paul Napoli- tano.
 The Colonial Trust Co.,, as tenn porary administrator on the estate of Sarah c. Vpihman, to Mary Kelly Namack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
CHARLES GRIFFIN
 WINS PROMOTION

Prospect, March 28 Charles Griffin, son of MT. and Mrs. John Griffin of the Waterbury road, has been promoted to the rank of Cox swain, in the U. s. Navy. Charlie, as he is known by friends and neigh bors, joined the Navy, May IA, 1944, on his 18th birthday, trained at Newport, R. l., and Fort Pierce. Florida, and was sent over seas shortly after. He was assigned to the Amphibious Corps, served in England and Scotland, and took an active part in the invasion of Nor mandy.
 He recently returned to the States and spent 21-day leave with his parents. He is now stationed some where in the South Pacific area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
SOLDIER OBTAINS
 NOLLE IN COURT
Accused of Taking Money Under False PretenSes;
 Ring Involved

Charges of obtaining money by false pretenses against Jack Kaplan 42, 51 Field street, soldier. were nolled after the case was called be- fore Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court this morning. Prescott tor Albert W. Hummel told the court restitution had been made and the compliments did not desire to press the charges.
 Kaplan was charged with selling a ring which he claimed to be dia- mond to Frank Borock, an employe of downtown store, for $250 Sat- urday. Actual value of the ring was $45 the prosecutor said.
 Other cases: Alfred Savaikis, 30, 1924 Highland avenue, indecent as- sault, continued to April II; George Hunter, IS, 147 North Elm street, road rules violation, continued to April H.; Robert LaPlant, 27, 199 Orange street, passing stop sign, nolled for $6; John Cavallo, IS, 181 Lakewood road, negligent homicide, continued to April II; David Rob- ertson, 56, 553 North Main street, intoxication and breach of the peace, continued to April 25; Frank w. Porter, 29, ? Buckley street, Alice Smith, 24, 79 Downes street, misbe- havior, continued to April II; Stan ley Lubesky, 34, 206 Jersey street, dumping rubbish, $10 bond called; Samuel Prillig, 37, 733 Cooke street, parking violation, nolled; c. w. Kendrick, 31, 147 Henry street, New Haven, parking within 25 feet of an intersection, $6 bond called; Mor- ris Dibner, 24. 135 Clinton street, Raymond Sugden, 54, 121 South mayd road, Rose Yacovino, 50, 31 Brewster street, Ovide Garceau, 37 YMCA, Joseph Stanevich, 29, 796 Bank street, parking violation, S5 bonds called
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
Teachers Hostesses
 At 'Pot-Luck' Supper
Brief Business Meeting, Card Playing Also Features
 of Monday Evenings Gathering at High School
WATERT stephen Cant Correspondent 22 Scott Telephone l0

The teachers of the Polk and Falls avenue schools were 11ostesses at pot luck" supper which was enjoyed by the members of the i Watetrown Teachers association at the high school Monday evening. The president of the association, Miss Isabella Rowell, conducted a short business meeting after the supper. Card games were played during the remainder of the eve- ming.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. G. c. Swift, MT. and Mrs. William R. Cook, MT. and Mrs. Alphonse Cavallaro, Wallace Bartlett, Miss Frances Griffin, Miss Estelle White side, Miss Isabella Rowell, Miss Pauline Miller, Miss Maude Mitchell, Miss Janice King, Mrs. Edgar Mo- berg, Mrs. Kenneth Bradley, Mrs. Mary Dow, Mrs. Wilbur Hewitt, Mrs. Homer Bronson, Mrs. Sumner Lib- bey, Miss Margery Lynn, Miss Peggy Ahern, Miss Airline Palmer.
 Miss Mary Hutchinson, Miss Phyllis Stearns, Miss Barbara Barnes, Miss Leona Keilty, Miss Airline Mccoy, Miss Marie Patton, Miss Elise Root, Miss Ruth Strock- bine, Miss Coletta Barrett, Miss Goldie Gordon, Miss Lois Doolittle. Miss Elizabeth Olson, Miss Alice Ryan, Miss Florence Thornhill, Miss Constance Gibbons, Mrs. Oscar Locke, Mrs. Francis Flynn, Mrs. Morgan Duell, Mrs. Frank Judd, Mrs. Peter Gibbons.
 WatertoWn Chapter American Red Cross has received this letter, and thought it would be most in- teresting to the Production workers who made these garments.
 Civilian War Aid
 Philippine Islands,
 March 5th, 1945. The Chairman
 American Red Cross
 WatertoWn, Conn.
 My dear Chairman:
 I felt it might be of particular interest to the volunteers in you1 Chapter to know that the childrens' pyjamas produced by them have been distributed to American and Allied nationals recovered in the spectacular airborne relesee of Los Banos in the Philippine Islands. Few of these people had had any new clothing for more than three years. Their hazardous amphibious evacuation required that most of their possessions be left behind. It has been my privilege to dis tribute these items on behalf of the Americans-words are not ade- quate to express their gratitude for the efforts of the Chapter volun- teers in the States.
 Thanking you on behalf of these people, I am,
 Cordially yours,
 c. LEO WILHELM.
 Director
 Civilian War Aid
 American Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
By DOUGLAS LARSEN NEA Stan C0rreanondent

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 Laredo Army Air Base. Tex. March 28 - Latest wizardry of the Army Air Forces Training Com mand, which has revolutionized training of gunners, is a 'frangible" bullet that disintegrates and leaves only a scratch when 1t hits a spe- cially treated duralumin plate.
 The 30 caliber machine gun slug is made from a combination Of powdered lead and plastic. hard enough to be fired from a machine gun but soft enough to splatter harmlessly into dust upon impact. Use of the bullet permits duplica- ton of almost identical conditions of a real battle in the skies. with the exception of anti-aircraft fire and return fire from attacking planes.
 The fastest and newest U. s. fighter plane the Bell P-63 King Cobra - is used for a target in the training. It is armored with dur alumin and bullet-proof glass over the cockpit. With these modifica- tions it is called the RP-63, the R" designating that it is restricted from combat.
 FLY IN FORMATION
 Student gunners fly in either Fort ress or Liberator bombers in regular formations. The RP-63s dive at them with the same speed and tac- tics used by enemy fighters. Stu dents shoot at the onrushing planes with the frangible bullets. Delicate instruments under the surface of the target plane flash light in the nose to let the gunner know when he is hitting. The actual number of hits are recorded on counter in the plane.
 Major Cameron D. Fairchild, of Houston, Tex, is the man most responsible for developing the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
BLAZE IN MANHOLE
 EXTINGUISHED QUICKLY

Firemen this morning extinguish- ed rubbish blaze in a manhole at Kingsbury and Savings streets and dump fire at Pearl Lake road and Sylvan avenue.
 Yesterday firemen extinguished @0ur brush fires, c rubbish fire on South Main street, and a fire in an electric refrigerator on Manor av- enue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN $25,OOO SUIT

Withdrawal papers were flied in snuperior court today in the $25, ,0O0 civil action brought by Immaculate Basile of Waterbury against Meyer and Rose Malkin, also of this city. The litigation was based on injur- ies allegedly sustained by the plaintiff in fall last Oct. 26 on stairs at IT Gilbert street. Terms of settlement were no disclosed.
 Withdrawn from the common pleas court docket today were $500 property sale litigation brought by Jane Forsythe of Shelton against Media G. Cable of Southbury, and the $250 automobile collision suit of James Valero of Waterbury against Victor P. LeDuc. Jr., of Wolcott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
WORK REFUSAL CAUSES
 DISMISSAL OF CLAIM

Compensation Commissioner John J. OConnell today dismissed a claim m ade by Albina Ducilli of 778 North Main street for total inca pacity payments for a shoulder in- jury sustained while employed by the Waterbury Mfg. branch of the Chase Brass & Copper Go. The com. missioner in his finding states em- ploye was able to accept selected work, but refused despite offers made by the concern for four diff ferent types of work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
COMMUNITY CLUB
 TO AID CAMP PAICN

A ninportant meeting of the Mary Abbott Community Club will be held this evening at 8:30 o'clock to complete plans for the organiza- tion's participation in the Italian Relief drive Saturday. The club has arranged to assist in benefit shows at the Roger Manhan theaters next Saturday. Full arrangements will be made this evening following ad- dresses by members of the general committee, Frank Stolf and Joseph DeLauretis. Contributions of sew ing thread and buttons will be &C., cepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
FLYNN MEETS POPE

Rome, March 2S-UP)-Pope Plus today received Myron Taylor, President Roosevelt's envoy to the Vatican, and Edward Flynn, Bronx Democratic leader. It was the Pope's second meeting with Flynn who is believed to be engaged in informal efforts toward a conciliation be- tween the Vatican and Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
IT. ROBERT GRIFFIN
 GIVEN $5,OOO LEGACY

It. Robert w. Griffin, of Rey- holds Dr., Middlebury, will receive $5000 from the estate of his grand mother, the late Mrs. Marie Binseil Robinson, of New York City, it was learned yesterday.
 It. Griffin was with the American Brass Co.,, before entering services in April, 1943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
YOUNG REPUBLICANS
 TO MEET TOMORROW

Members of the New Haven County Young Republican League will meet tomorrow night at the oHtel Garde. Hartford. Albert Schia- vone, president, this city, presiding.
 Former It. Gov. William Hadden and Clifford Sturges of New Haven will be the principal speakers.