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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
COURT RECEIPTS
 RECORD PROFIT
First Time in Years Police Court Meets "Huge Pay.
 ROlI," lnCidentalS

During l943. for the first time in recent years, income in the Water bury City Court exceeded eXpendi- lures, a report for the last six months of the year filed by Clerk Albert Bronsky indicates.
 A total income Of $37,27247 for the year exceeds by $3,037.47 the budget appropriation of $34, 235.
 A total of SIS, ,00920 was collected for fines, on nolles and bonds called; Se72.50 was collected in civil fees and $l,303.50 in small claims court fees.
 A total of l4S7 criminal cases were disposed of during the period; of these 60 were pending at the be- ginning of the period and the rest were instituted in that time; 67 were left pending at the end of the period.
 Of the cases disposed of, 287 re- Sutled in convictions, l7 in appeals, 52 in acquittals, 38 in bind overs, BOA in nolles absolute, 228 nolles on terms, 3l nolles on terms barking violationS), 433 others.
 or the convictions, the entire penalty was imposed in l68 cases, penalty was suspended or remitted in 92 cases, and partial penalty was imposed in 27 cases.
 Number on probation at the be- ginning of the period was l23; B were added during the period and 23 discharged leaving l33.
 There were TIT civil cases pend ing at the beginning of the period; 230 were returned; 703 disposed of, leaving 1904. 387 small claims cases were pending at the beginning of the period, s69 returned, 778 disposed of, leaving 78 pending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
Many Changes Proposed In Social Service Here
Recommendations of Experts to Be Given COnsidera.
 ton By Council of Social Agencies

A survey, made by Dr. Geinald Robinson and Paul Sorenson, na- tional authorities on social service problems for the Council of Social agencies reveals good recreation, so- cial and health programs, are now provided. but such services could be more extensive and widespread by re-arrangement of certain activities and altering the program,
 The objectives of the public recre- ation program have not been reach- ed, the survey reports. though the city, through its park department, has made a good beginning. the report states. In order that the pro- gram may be more adequately handled, the report advocated that appointment of a l6-man citizens advisory committee; establishment of neighborhood play facilities in cooperation with the education de- partment, strengthening of the Park Department stan and transfer of the league and tournament program of the Industrial Recreation Asso- citation from the Y. M. c. A. to the Park Department.
 The voluntary program offered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
YOUNGSTERS ADMIT SERIES OF FREAKS
Two Young Lads Being
 Held By Police Pending h Probe of Escapades

Seven house breaks were believed solved with the arrest yesterday or Sheldon Brown, l6, 33 Welton street, and a l5-year-old boy by Detective It. William Foley and Detective Sgt Joseph Mccarthy
 Chief Inspector Joseph R. Bendler said that the juveile admitted talk ing two rings valued at $465 and S85 in cash December l6 from the home of Mrs. Mary Biondi, l26 Wol- colt street. The day after Christi mas the detective chief received a package containing the rings through the mall.
 Brown admitted taking $l0 yester- day morning from pocketbooks at the home of Mrs. Joseph Mastro- nato, i7 Albert Place, and Mrs. Joseph Allaudo, 8l Walnut street
 Other places he admitted entering were: the home Of Mrs. John Su- Erue, IS Cossett street; Mrs. Mary Bessette, 3l Spencer avenue; Ray mond Ladden, 172 Walnut street; and Joseph Berube, North Main street. A small quantity Of cash was taken in each case, Inspector Bendler said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
How Accused Men Await Trial For Life Or Death

Francis ZukauskaS Is praying while he is awaiting trial on a first degree murder charge in the slay- Ing of Mrs. Stephanie PlungiS, while Domenic Coscia, who is accused on similar charge in the staying of Adolph Cyr, is sleeping out the waiting time, 1t was disclosed by of- ficials at the New Haven County Jail today
 Both men will be brought here within a few weeks to wage their fight against a death penalty, with the zukatiskaS trial to start Jan. 24, and that of CoScia on Feb. 20.
 It was disclosed zukauskas 'prays all the time", clasping a rosary con- stantly, and that his lips never stop moving in prayer while he Is alone in his cell. Relatives, several close friends, and clergy have been among hiS recent visitors, but the accused is reported beyond Conso- lation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
AGREEMENT MADE
 IN $5,OOO SUIT

4 settlement out of court has ben made in the 5000 civil action brought by the Empire Loan Cor poration of Waterbury against Mary boyles Choiniere of WatertoWn for an alleged embezzlement Of funds. Withdi awal papers were filed in su- perior court otday
 The defendant. who served a jaIl sentence on criminal charges aris- ing from the complaint Of the con- cern. was accused of taking ct least k2se85i from the company during l942 i943 and l944 while she was employed as 6 clerk. The civil action complaint stated she fraudIlently appropriated the money to her own use and that discovery was made by the concern between April and June of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

old toll road, which offered travel CTS of almost century ago, six miles of smooth" travel over blanks for the sum total of IS cents. Three toll houses were erected over the stretch, at which tollkeepers de- manded cents. The story has often been circulated that shrewd Yankees, with plenty of time on their hands evaded paying the nickel charge, by awaiting the ar- rival of a eXtravagant city slicker. When the toll gates were opened the penurious traveller whipped his team through the gates before the slow-moving gatekeeper could col- lect the fee.
 The foundation of toolhouse, erected near the intersection of Plank and Scott roads, stands to. day.
 Many names of forebears of prom inent East End residents appear on the warranty deeds, written in fine script, which conveyed parcels of land to the Waterbury Cheshire Plank road company in November. 1853. Timothy Porter received the handsome fee of $l29.39 for an acre of land in the proximity of Hamil- ton Park. Other grantors who sold parcels approximating 8 rods long and 3 to rods wide, for $70.2l to $l2l33, were Martin c. Wedge and Chloe W. Wedge, Enos A, Pier pont, David w. Austin, Luther Pier~ pont, Enoch Frost, John Reed and Martin c. Wedge.
 Also Thomas and Julia Harper, after whom 1t is believed Harper's Ferry was named, Leva, James and Amos W. Farrell, Leva J. Terrill, Myron E. Terrill Chauncey W. Wedge, Poly Wedge, and Martin Wedge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

by the city's various agencies in considered by the report to be bet- ter than average for cities of con- parable size, since registration for the six agencies if Is per cent of the total population. The survey also reveals that the largest bulk of service is going to the densest areas of lower economic level with the highest delinquency.
 Leisure time agencies have re- ceived Community Chest appropria- tions amounting to $75,769, which was equal to "A cents per capital, which compares favorably with 62 cents per capita in the other cities of the same class.
 The voluntary leisure time agencies, the expenditures in l94S and the Chest appropriations for l945 as shown by the report fol- low: Boys Club, $32,O52, $l0,5l6; Boy Scouts, $23,66l, $l6,023; Girls Club, $ll,l2l, $4,l95; Girl Scouts, $9,028, $l2,368; Pearl Street Neigh- borhod House, $7,37o, $7,82l; Vaca- tion House, $l ,000, $2,l4S; Y. H. c. A. $22l, ,85o, $48,8l9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
INCREASED STAFF
 AT TAX OFFICE
Last-Minute Rush for In- formation, Forms Re.
 suits Here

A rush was noted at the local In- ternal Revenue office on Leaven- worth street yesterday and this morning as income tax payers hur- rled to meet the January l5 deadline for filing of revised estimates and making teh fourth quarterly pay ment for l944. TWenty-two employees are on duty at the office to handle the anticipated last-minute rush.
 Persons required to file estimates for l944, and who therefore must pay the final installment by Mon- day at midnight, are; single indi- viduals who earned $2,700 or more in l044' married persons who earn ed $3,500 or more, either individual ly or jointly; and all persons who had more than $l00 income which was not subject to the withholding tax.
 All taxpayers will be required to Ale final accounts for 1914 by March IS, and some are reported doing that already instead of sub- hitting revised estimates. By such action they are making a final pay ment that Is correct and they will be saved from writing another check by March IS.
 The January IS deadline was set for bringing the tax estimates up to date. Persons who filed estimates last year and now find they under estimated their l044 income by more than 20 per cent must file revisions by Monday, and also pay the final installment due. Those who did not Ale estimates but now find their in- comes were high enough to fall within tho requirement. must also make return by Monday.
 The sum due on the estimated tax must be paid in full by the January IS deadline,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
LANDL LORDS CONFER
 WITH OPA OFFICIAL

About 22 landlords conferred with an OPA accountant yesterday Oil possible rent increases, according to . report by George McDufT, local rent administrator. More than GO have sought information so far on the regulation which permits iIl- creases If operation costs have risen and landlordA face undue hardship, 1t was disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
TOWNSEND CLUB IN
 MONTHLY MEETING

Members of the association of the Townsend club of Connecticut will meet tomorrow, Jan. IA at the Knights of Pythias hall, Hartford in a regular monthly meeting,
 The meeting will be presided over by Niles E. Nystron, Bristol presi- dent and will get underway at 2:30 D. m. Al c. Kamm national rep resentative will be among the prin- cipal speakers, The occasion also will mark the birthday of Dr. Francis r. Townsend founder Of the league. En- tertainment also Will be provided. The public is cordially invited to att tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
WATERBURY MAN
 GRANTED PATENT

John W. Beecher of Waterbury has been granted 6 patent for 6 seal for dif7erential pressure guages with an assignment made to the Bristol Co.,. according to a list compiled by Wooster and Davis, patent attorneys Of Bridgeport
 4 patent for a soap holder has been given to Henry W. Wild, the list disclosses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
BOSTON WEATHER

Boston, Jan. 13--(UP)-Weather for Boston and vicinity:
 Cloudy with scattered very light snow flurries this morning followed by clearing weather tonight. Becom- ing colder today. Cooler tonight with the lowest temperature about 16 in downtown Boston and 5 to 10 de- grees in interior suburbs. Sunday fair and continued cold. Moderate winds today will become gentle to" night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
MoIoney's Condition
 Reported Unchanged

Meriden, Conn, Jan. l3.-tUP)- The condition of U. s. Senator Francis T. Maloney, 50, today was reported unchanged" at Meriden hospital where he Is seriously i'll fol- lowing heart attack.
 Dr. Herbert T. Wagner, hospital de rector, said "there is no ensential change in the condition of Senator Maloney. His condition is still con- sidcred serious But, to this time, he is apparently doing satisfactor- ily."
 Maloncy entered the hospital two weeks ago suffering from grippe and fatigue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
CONDUCTOR KILLED

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 13 -- (U. P) - Frank Mccarthy, 60, "New Haven Railroad conductor, was killed last night when he was struck by q trolley car at an intersection here. Police said the operator of the trolley car, Earl I. Smith, claimed the first he knew about the acci- dent was when he felt the wheelg Of the vehicle pass over the body as the trolley etaytsd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
SETTLEMENTS MADE IN CIVIL ACTIONS

Withdrawal papers were filed in common pleas court yesterday in two 42,500 civil actions. Tn one suit, Ruth Uram Of Waterbury had claimed damages from the North east Transportation Company, Inc, for injuries sustained in Q fall while alighting from bus last May IS, The other action was brought by Gree Nap0lI Of Waterbury against the City of Waterbury as the result Of injuries sustained in q sidewalk fall on Easp Main street July IS, 1922, Terms Of settlement were not disclosed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
ARRANGE DISCUSSION
 ON PRESERVING PEACE

4 round.tGble discussion on pos- abilities 0 maintaining peace will De led by Miss Elizabeth Kane Wednesday at 2 D. m. at the First Baptist church at meeting ar. ranged by the Christian Citizenship committee.
 Miss Alma Eaton, Mrs. B. E. Gar diner, and Mrs. William Hall will be speakers at Q discussion on Southeast Asia. arranged by the Foreign Missions committee for 2:3O ?. m. Hostesses will be Mrs. Burton J. Nine and Mrs. William H. Gtahl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
WAR DIRECTORS
 DEGREE ACCEPTED

A 6S-degree temperature for homes was described as healthy and comfortable" by Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer, today, aS scores Of WaterburianS tried to comply with c request of War Mo- bilization Director James P. Byrneg to reduce the heta to 68 degrees.
 Coal dealers of the city reported the fuel supplies gre dwindiing aild adherence to the Oe degree- ruling may spread the available coal fur- ther.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
ENGINEERS TO HEAR
 CARLOS DE ZAFARA

Carlos De Zafara, technical ad- visor to Corporation de Fomento dc ia Production, and member of the faculty of the College of Engineers at New York University. will speak on "The Naturalization of Chile" ct Q meeting of the American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers Wed- nesday at 6 ?. m. at the Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
Indignation Meeting" On Shelter Proposal
CR&E. Co. Registers Vigorous Protest Against Idea y.p Alderman Reiner Wants Public to Act

The need for a centrally located bus terminal was cited last night when officials of the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Company rejected the suggested idea that bus shelter of type be erected the Green Super
 intendent A. J. Drummond and General Supt Paul Rust said the company did not believe such plan feasible both from the standpoint of it's practicay and the cost Such shelters have been constructed elsewhere said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
NEW HAVEN sTABBING

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 13 --(U. P.) --- Police today were investigat- ing the fatal stabbing of Carmen Civitello, 40, who reportedly was erie tically wounded during ar argument following an automobile collision Civitello had been at liberty under bond pending arralgnment fin super for court 'on q burglary charge.
 Police said Ciyltello told them bee fore he died that the Stabbing fol- lowed an argument with another motorist after 6 collision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

AVW VI PEGVaSkG hAS AAtCUUlC tAX re-
 turn. Readers should clip and save each installment of the series.
 BY s. BURTON HEATH
 NEA Staff Writer
 For income tax purposes you are entitled to deduct any interest that yor paid to anybody for any reason, business or personal. Strictly bust ness interest goes into the business schedule, which I am ignoring in these articles. All interest paid by those who are not in business comes out on page of Form 1040
 Common items include interest paid on notes, personal loans, de- ferred payment purchases, cars, rad los, refrigerators, furniture, etc. twhen such things are avail able); interest on mortgages, on taxes you were slow in meeting, etc.
 In connection with installment items you can deduct only the ac- tpal interest element, and not any service charge, insurance or other fee. If interest, taxes, amortization and insurance all enter Into monthly payments on 6 mortgage, charge in- terest here, taxes in the next group, but do not deduct the other two Items at all.
 Deductible Taxes
 As l said in an earlier article, the tax situation is even more muddled now than before Congress simpll- fled the income tax, It Is not even as ostensibly logical as 1t used to be- There follow two lists: the first, of taxes you can deduct, the second of taxes you can not deduct, If you are in doubt about others, suggest that you check with your collectors of flee.
 On page you can deduct auto- mobile registration and driving H. cense fees: city fees, licenses, per- mits and privilege taxes (most, but not all of which affect only blisi- ness); state excise taxes on articles brought into this country for your own use or for gifts; city and state sales taxes; state gasoline taxes, ex- cepting those of Alabama, California Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Utah and Wyoming and the Territory Of Hawai-; real estate, personal prop erty and poll taxes; state income taxes.
 NOn- -DedactibIc Taxes
 Note these carefully, because SeV- eral were deductible until thiS year You can not deduct federal admIs- sions taxes on theater tickets, cab a'et tax, and the like; federal taxes on club dues, on telephone, bus, plane and other transportation tickets, on gasoline, liquor, cigarettes ard tobacco; federal customs duties, even though the imports were for personal use; federal income tax; any estate, inheritance, legacy, suc- cesslon or gift tax; any federal stamp tax; social security taxes de- duGted from your pay; assessments levied by communities to finance local Improvements; the federal use stamp tax on automobiles, dogs, hunting and fishing license fees; water "taxes".
 The tax on safe deposit box rent d. formerly deductible, no longer can be taken aS such. But now you can deduct as business ex" pense, in the miscellaneous group below, the entire rental charge for the box, including the tax.
 Casualty Losses
 The next item covers deduction of actual out-o pocket losses through fire, storm, theft and burg lary, accident, shipwreck, etc. In computing such losses you must sub- tract any salvage value and any in- RlirArlcG VOL may have Collected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
FIREMEN RESPOND
 TO THREE ALARMS

Fiyemen responded yesterday af. ternoon to Q rubbish fire in the rear of 322 Walnut street, 6 chin. rey fire at ' Plaza avenue, and to an autos blazing anti-freeze at 101 South Leonard street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

Buenos Aires, Argentina, has started ( campaign 10 teach the public road rules, which make it 0b- iIgatory for motorists to keep to the left and pass other vehicles on the right.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

thOritative, follow articles telling the wage earning taxpayer how to prepare his income tax re- turn. Readers should clip and save each installment of the series.
 BY $. BURTON HEATH
 NEA Staff Writer
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-08-31
YOUR GOVERNMENT

You and your neighbor and SO on
down the line in every neighborhood in
Key West have declared, time and again,
that you want an efficient government in
Key West.
The only one way that object can be
attained is for yon and you and you, all
Key Westers who are sincere in their state
ments that they want city government
that will function efficiently, to register
now and vote on election day in November.
Too often too many of US say. "What
good will my one vote do?" The answer
to that question, in the first place, is that
the total of votes is composed of ballots
cast singly, and, in the second place. you
may be confident that, at the coming cleo
ton, your vote will not be nullified by il
legal voting.
This time whoever is elected will be
elected fairly. 1t was with that end in view
that the re-registration law was adopted at
the last session of the legislature. By re-
registration hundreds of names on the pres
ent list, which should not be there, due
chiefly to the owners of those names hav-
ing left town, will be removed, and out OF
the present registration will emerge quail
iifed list that is truly representative.
If you want good government, as
you say you do, then register so that you
will be qualified to vote in the next cleo
ton. At no other time in the history OF
the city has it been so important for the
people of Key West to pick able and hon
est men to conduct our affairs. We are
preparing to give trial to new form of
government, and we should elect men or
women as commissioners who will fairly
test that new form of government. It has
proved successful in hundreds of cities in
the United States and it will prove success
full here if we elect commissioners who, we
feel confident, when we vote for them, have
the interests of the city at heart.
Under the manager form
of government, you will know where to go
to make your complaint and you will know
whom to blame. There will not be any
more buck passing because there cannot be
any buck passing. The manager, named
by the commissioners, will be the man to
assure us that we will have good govern
ment, and if he does not give it to us he
can be removed from office and somebody
else can be tried.
The government will be yours, so you
should be sure to make it good by register
ing and voting for whom you think are the
best candidates.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-08-31
WE HAVE NO CHOICE

The reason the citizens of every ma
ton should insist that world peace be es-
tabli.hed on a sound foundation this time,
4. made evident by the casualty figures re-
leased by the British Commonwealth and
Empire. And il il well to remember that
the atomic bomb had not added its toll to
ne figures recorded. If Germany had
been able to use il, London would nave
been a barren waste and New York city
of skyscraper skeletons.
AS il was, the total British casualties
were .427 ,643 killed, wounded, missing or
prisoner of war. These figures included
532 .2s3 dead or missing. Civilian casual
ties were 6O,5s5 killed and S6,175
wounded.
II Is no worse for civilian to be killed
or wounded than for a soldier-death is as
final for either. But ii brings war closer
home to the people and impresses on them
the fact that they are responsible for gov
eminent its officials and its policies. They
must take more interest in seeing that
small cliques and groups of men are not
permitted TO endanger life and property to
crafty personal greed and ambition.
The agencies of destruction perfected
In World War ii. to turn loose upon the
world indicate that if another war is per-
mittea. il will be the civilian populations
that are wiped out Therefore, it is up
TO the people themselves to prevent such
a catastrophe.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-08-31
WAR NEEDS CONTINUE

Despite the end of warfare with ia
pan, the nation is not yet through with
the shortages that have engaged our at
tention in the past. 1t is announced that
the salvage campaigns to save waste pa
per, tin and fats will be continued
In addition, the Treasury Department
has announced Victory Loan drive, the
7efghth in the bond campaigns, which will
get underway early in October. 1t will
give every American an opportunity to as
sist the government in preparing for the
difficult days ahead.
Every citizen of Monroe county should
realize that it is just as important to COOP
crate with our government in these under
takings as it ever was. The end of fight
ing does not automatically produce a sur
plus of goods or stop the spending of money
for the war effort. Consequently, the con-
tinued cooperation of every loyal Ameri-
can is still required.