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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
Missing Lad War Casualty
Pfc. Flynn Reported Killed In Action

Pfc. Arthur P. Flynn, reported missing in action since last Janu- ary, lost his life during the battle of the Belgian Bulge, the War De- partment has informed his mother, Mrs. Bridget Flynn, 59 Ludlow street.
 On June 26 the soldiers mother received a letter from a medical corpsman, who told her that he had buried Pvt. Flynn, but had lost the iEfantrymans dog tags. The letter did not bear the signature of the writer. It was forwarded to the War Department by Mrs. Flynn. Verification of his death was later received from Washington, D. c.
 Pvt. Flynn left Waterbury in March, 1941, when 102nd National Guard. of which he was member, was federalized. He served 15 months in the Pacific and was later assigned to the European theater in September and saw action in Germany, France and Belgium. He was a former employe of the Seth Thomas Clock Co.,, ThomaSton. Two brothers are now serving in the Army: Sgt. Robert M. Flynn with the 18th Mechanical Cavalry outfit in Southern France, and Frank Flynn, seaman first class now awaiting order to service in the Pacific with the Navy. Besides his brothers and mother he leaves three sisters: Miss Ger. trude Flynn, Waterbury; Mrs. LOT. retta Wink, Hillsgrove, R. l., and Mrs. Mary Wink, Bradford, R. I. Friends may attend a memorial Mass for Pvt. Flynn at St. Mar garet's Church at 8 a. m., Satur- day, Aug. IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11


 tions which carry comfort Id rem der.essential services to the nations fighting forces. Embraced in the latter group are the USO, War Pri- soners Aid, American Field Service and United S. -men's Service.
 " Largest Group
 As Manhattan chairman, MT. Hogan will lead the largest fund.- raising segment of the campaign. Serving with him will be the leaders of business. industry, community service and religious organizations, fraternal and nationality groups.
 1ls4a message of acceptance, MT. Hogan declared that "the 1945 ap- peal for our own fighting men, for dt1f Allies and for our home-front needs will assume greater urgency than any appeal the New York Ma tional War Fund has made since the. outbreak of war.
 s'The defeat of our Nazi enemies and the approaching end of the Japanese terror in the. East will leave us the greatest heritage of want and suffering mankind has ever known.
 During the years of enemy oc- cupation, we were, in most cases, shut of from those who were fight ing behind the lines and in the undergrounds. Now the way is open to help them and we have learned the immensity of their need. To fail to help them with all the re- sources we can spare, would invite disillusion and bitterness at 8 time the world most needs unity and faith.
 "This appeal is an answer to those most in need. whether they are in Europe, the Philippines, the South Pacific, or the Near East = regard less of race. color or faith. It is an answer to our service men abroad and those who have returned to be- gin again the life they took leave of to fight for us."
 MT. Hogan, a ten-year cam paigner against crime in New York City, is serving for the first time as a campaign chairman of the New York National War Fund, although he has worked in official capacities for the Red Cross.
 His career as one of the city's most. distinguished gang busters began in 1885 when Thomas E. Dewey was sworn in as special prosecutor of Packets and Organ fled crime in New York County. MT. Hogan was one of the first group of eight men who took oath of office as Deputy District Attorneys under MT neWey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11

was a whoop and a holler and an explosion of flashlights.
 It looked for a moment as though the secretary was a goner as the reporters piled upon him like so many footballers; Stimson clutched his straw hat and when he'd recov- cred from his fright, smiled widely and pushed his way outside.
 Where They Came In
 Another five minutes passed and Press Secretary Charlie Ross, who hadn't known anything all day, an- nounced that he did know some thing. He said-as you've already read in the headlines-that the Jap peace offer was under considera- tion.,
 Boom. The correspondents raced from his office, slid across the lobby piled up at the door of the press room, knocked over chairs in the rush to their telephones and yelled. just as in the movies, "Flash!"
 Things went on from there and that dove had better hurry up and land, while the White House still is intact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
Women War Workers Assume Home Duties
Comments from Mony Indieote Relief, Happiness to Return to Normoley; Some Protests Heord

and i'll all the time. made many new friends in the factory, and suddenly found myself interested in the outside world, in people, in clothes, in everything" In fact the lady is so reluctant to return to the role of housewife she is currently seeking a position as clerk.
 However, the fact remains that hundreds of Waterbury women do not have the opportunity of return ing to a home of their own, and must face the problem of making living now and in the postwar world. And as the bitter statistics reveal there is many a girl, whose hopes may be pinned to marriage at some future time, that will never be led altarward. Women in Water bury, as in other parts of the na- tion, outnumber men almost two to one
 The gravest problem facing the nation and this city today is where will working women find jobs. Ap- proximately 11,O00 Waterbury serv- ivemen will soon be home to claim their former jobs.
 Even at this moment, many worn- en in local factories are receiving their discharge slip in order that re- turning Servicerhen can take over.
 Opportunities Few
 It is true that the greater por- ton of the girls working at ma- chimes and benches are high school graduates equipped with commer- cial education. But it is highly inn probable that they will find posi- tions as typists and secretaries, since Waterbury's industrial offices are already overstaffed, due to the curtailment of production. Oppor- tunities in law, insurance, and doc tors offices have always been few and far between in this city.
 Although the women have had plenty of time to give serious thought to their postwar future, few have any idea what they will do if the reconversion program can- not offer them employment. Most are just hoping Lady Luck will care for their future needs. A nominal number, however, born with the ingenuity to look ahead, are con- sidering becoming designers. nurses, dietitians, and beauticians. Another ambitious minority, with laudable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
Reception for All Members
 WCA to Be Host
 At Home Party
T0moFFoW

The board of directors of the Y M. c. A. will hold a party for all members tomorrow afternon at 3 o'clock at the new home at 30 Pros pect street, it was announced today by Mrs. Harold Post. publicity chairman. An entertainment pro- gram of games and group singing will be featured. Outside activities will include ping pong, badminton and croquet. Refreshments will also be served.
 The entertainment program will include the singing of the national anthem by Ada Morini; a welcome address by Miss Mary Hennessey, board chairman: piano selections by Mrs. T. ODell; songs by Kath- ryn Shaker; novelty number by Lois Tulver of the American Brass Co.,: dance by Doris McCabe and vocal selections by Theresa Mo- Nichols, both of the American Brass Co: hillbilly songs by Leona Cyr, scovill Mfg. O.; and songs by Eliz- abeth Shiller and Lorine Tessia, both of the U. S. Time Corp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11

Worry-worts who have been pre- dieting since the beginning of the war that the American woman would never again return to her rightful place in the home, may put away their fears as far as Water bury's wartime women workers are concerned.
 Thousands of local women, re- gently discharged when cutbacks became effective in industrial fac- tories in this area, are discovering home to be the sweetest place ot all. Practically all the married wom- en interviewed asserted that wield- ing dust rag was far easier than running machine from sun-up tt mid-afternoon or through the long hours of the night, and they hae no desire to return to the realm oi time clocks, gabardine uniforms and dinner pails.
 Forecasts Upset
 The haraSsed prognosticatorS will no doubt be much aghast to learn that the young mothers are particu- larly happy to abandon their work ing careers in order to assume the responsibility of their young once again. For it was about this group the trouble-shooter worried the most. Amid the numerous future difficulties hanging over the head of the nation, they warned, was the spectre of declining birthrate and the springing up of child care cen- ters, where tender young lives would be deprived of parental love and guidance, essential to proper devel- opment.
 Already exploding their warnings and their pessimistic forebodings is the fact that the waiting list at the Kingsbury Child center grows slim mer each week.
 It is becoming clearly apparent that woman did not place their children in the care of child centers or relatives because they desired to be free of the responsibility ol for any other selfish reasons. Tn most instances the allotment o1 the serviceman husband was insuf- ficient for family needs and the wife was required to work. This was particularly true in cases where the wife did not desire to break up her home.
 Many of the women recently dis charged from the war jobs have been required to seek other em. ployment. But approximately ont out of three view their current em. ployment only as a temporarc measure to tide them over unti CT Joe comes marching home. Practically all are anxiousl. awaiting the day when they'll ex. change those war bonds for home furnishings. Most of the womer who married servicemen since 194l are now making their homes witt parents or friends.
 Also among the many Water bury women who are biding theil time as clerks, waitresses, and il some instances, as holsekeepers are those hright-eyed young lassie' who will become brides just a soon as their fiancees return iron the battlefields. This group is mos emphatic about discontinuing thei careers for all time. Another Viewpoint
 Periodically the women wh protested most vehemently abou their return to the role of house | wife are married women in the for ties and fifties. Their families ar grown and time hangs heavily ol their hands. They found their in dustrial jobs stimulating as well a lucrative. As one former drill pres operator declared: That job prove | to be e life-saver for me. mar ried when was nineteen and spen 20 years within the four walls c my home. It seemed I was neryou
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
Be Distributed Within Week Supreme Court
 Decisions Since
 l7S5 Officially
 Recorded

The new digest of Connecticut law published by the state and covering every decision in the Supreme Court of Errors from 1785 to the present, is being distributed this week to town clerks and county law libraries throughout the state and to the various governmental departments in Hartford by the Secretary of State:
 A feature of the three volumes. according to Richard H. Phillips, reporter of judicial decisions of the Supreme Court, who compiled the digest, is the accompanying pocket supplements dealing with the most recent two volumes of the Connec- ticut Reports, volumes 130 to 131. Since volume 131 is not yet publish ed except as advance sheets, the sup plements are the first legal sum- mary of it to appear.
 The digest, totaling 2,252 pages of text and 164 pages of tables, con- tains 218 main titles ranging from Abandonment to Zoning and 432 cross-reference titles. Evidence is the longest single title. with TAO pages and 100 subdivisions. The second longest title is Appeal to the the Supreme Court, with 105 pages and 54 subdivisions.
 Future pocket supplements will be cumulative and will be issued after the completion of each two volumes of the reports, in accord ance with an act passed by the re- cent legislature Each edition of the supplement will be printed and ready for distribution before the last volume of the Connecticut Re- ports which it covers has made its appearance" MT. Phillips says. By keeping the type and simply insert ing the new material, this can be done, and at the same time the cost to the state is reduced to mini
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
Attorney Hogan On War Fund Committee ' District Attorney Native of Waterbury,
 To Direct One of Nations Largest < Divisions

Since then, his career has fol- lowed consistent pattern of public service which led to his unopposed election as District Attorney of New York County in 1941. MT. Hogan was born in Waterbury, Conn, in 1902. He was educated in the parochial and public schools of that city. In the fall of 1920, he er1- tered Columbia University, played on the freshman football and bas- ketball teams and in the spring of 1921 he became a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He received his bachelor of arts degre in 1924 and his law degree in 1928. In 1886, he married Miss Mary Egan of Brook lyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
Othnnon Tells Of Reporters Vigil
Dove of Peace Hovers But Proves To Be Shy
By FREDERICK c. OTHMAN United Press Staff Correspondent

By FREDERICK c. OTHMAN United Press Staff Correspondent Washington, Aug. 11-(UP)- That long-missing dove. the one which means peace, fluttered around the White House today, zoomeo close, but didn't quite make a land- ing-and such excitement you never did see. Never.
 You got the idea walking into the executive mansion; out front was the G. I. with the military po- lice arm band. He wasn't so much interested in credentials as he was in news from Japan. First thing he'll do when the good word comes is buy himself bow tie. with polka dots," he said. | NOtables Parade I Inside were the rlewSmen, 100 ot them, slumping in the red leather chairs, jumping up when the big wigs appeared, skidding across the black k-and-white checkered floor demanding news, receiving grins and slumping again. So many oi the head-men of the government walked through the executive of- fees that the reporters looked like jumping jacks. Up and down and up again. Came a succession of senators O,Mahoney said Congress should be reconvened at once. Somebody else said there was no reason. The har- ried representative of big rail- road walked in; he wanted to know about his trains of soldiers and guns heading west. Should he turn lem around?
 Nobody could give him the anwser yet.
 At lunch time, no one ate except President Truman. The newsmer dared not leave that sea-green re. ception room. Then came the cab- inet members, striding through tht glares of the photo flash lamps They disappeared in the inner sane tum at two p. m.
 | Fiasc0
 An hour later word came out fo l the photographers to make picture! | of the president and his advisers This was news The experts racee to their telephones. because photog. raphers don't ordinarily record cab- inet meetings. Only historic meet ings, the correspondents agreed.
 At 3:15 p. m., out came Postmas- ter General Robert Hannegan, grin- ming as though he'd just eaten a porterhouse steak. Came next Sec retary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellen- bach, grinning too, Secretary o1 Commerce Henry A. Wallace and all the others except the secretary o. war.
 They ran the gantlet of news men and not since 1941 have they had less to say, or seemed so cheerful in not saying it. They knew some thing That was obvious. Five minutes later (you could al. most hear the whirring wings o! that dove) the reporters spied Sec. retary of War Henry L. Stimsor leaving the presidents office. There
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
Archbishop Calls on Trunnun

Washlngton. Aug. ll-tUPl --Archblshop Francis ]. Spell man Of New York came te Che White House today for . cen- ference with Presldent Tru. man.
 The archhishep was accom-. panied by Azslstant Secretary of Navy John L. Sullivan. Me dld net indicate the purpose ef hls casI when he entered the while ileuse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11

New York County District Attor- ney Frank s. Hogan today accepted the, chairmanship for the borough of Manhattan of the New York Ma tional War Fund campaign to be conducted from October g to No- vember IS. Under his leadership, nearly 10000 volunteer workers will be enlisted.
 Announcement of MT. Hogan's acceptance was made by Carl Whit more, city-wide chairman of the ap- peal for aid to S1 national and local relief agencies and the organiza-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
LIT. JOHN w. DIVER

From a B-29, flying in the Pacific area, 1st. It. John w. Dwyer, 23 Donald Terrace, recently directed rescue work in locating a B-29 crew in Guam.
 It. Dwyer, a bombadier, received his commission just prior to the incident, which was conducted from his plane, City of Toledo" by the use of instruments only as the crew was unable to see the survivors of the downed B-29, as they drifted in their rubber life raft.
 Dwyer is the son of MT. and Mrs. John Dwyer, g Donald Terrace. and has completed g missions in the Pacific and is the holder of the Air Medal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11

Connecticut motorists will note increasing supervision of traffic flow on state highways as State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey employs more highway guardians" both regular state pa- trolmen and manikins, as pictured above. Thirty policemen rephcas are being used by Commissioner Hickey at curves, hilltops and hazardous road sections as special warnings to traffic.
 At distance these manikins bear a striking resemblance to regular member of the state po- lice and the ingenious substitute police figures are proving their worth, according to the Commis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
FoII Ends In
 .Mon' s Deoth

Richard Crochenski, 36, also known as Croft, died at St. Mary's hospital at l:S5 this mOrn- ing after being found unconscious at the foot of Q flight of stairs at the Salvation Army shelter on Scovill street last night.
 Detective It. William Foley said police had questioned sever al men who saw Crochensii stum- ble and fall about five steps, striking his head on the ground.
 Coroner Frank T. Healey was notified of the fatality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
18Auto Driuers Giuen Notices or Hearings
 Nine Woterburions Included in List to
 Be Asked Questions on Violations

Hogan, chief hearing and complaint officer for the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
 Waterbury motorists notified were: Andrew DeMatteo, 692 East TIain street, accumulated record; Ralph Daddona, 100 Fairfax street, accumulated record; Kenneth Hunter, 61 Kelsey street, operating under the influence, suspended T. 21-41; Anthony F. Savickas, Jr, 333 Wilson street, fatal accident, suS- pended 5-24-45; Willie Knight, IS Wood street, consider elimination of financial responsibility, reckless driving; Salvatore Boiano, 89 Wood ward avenue, consider elimination of financial responsibility, speeding; Alfred Swircensky, 16 Eastwood avenue, consider elimination of fi- nancial responsibility, reckless driv- ing; John Sabetta, IS Carmen street, consider elimination of H. nancial responsibility, operating un- der the influence; Robert B. Gar rett, 202 Bank street, complaint speeding.
 Others: Anthony Audio, ST., l66 North Elm street, Torrington, ac- cumulated record; Alexander Har- vey, 19 Carroll street, Naug., rules of road, suspended, 7-13-45; Charles w. Taft, IFS South Main street. Naug., operating under the infiu- ence, suspended 1-20-42: Henry venslow, 53 Spring street, Union City, evading responsibility. sus- pended 6-11-45; John c. Blazys Jr., Middlebury road, Watertown unregistered car. minor operating an uninsured car, suspended 6-ll- 45; Robt. T. Newhart, Jr., Long Lake park, Middlebury. consider elimination of financial responsi- bility, reckless driving; John Mo- Coy, North street, Plymouth, com- plaint. speeding; Mayer J. Slaiby. East Torrington, complaint. speed- ing; Leavitt Thompson, Bethlehem, complaint, improper parking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11

sioner. Connecticut municipalities are also developing the idea Police Superintendent John Luddy of Bridgeport already has several spotted for use, in addition to special school area warning signs.
 Upon request of William M Greene, Director of the Highway Safety Commission, the use of these state police manikins has been approved by Commissioner Hickey for rural school areas when town authorities so request and pay for cost of development. Their value, police authorities agree, rests entirely in the unique originality of the idea and in selective use, not indiscriminate Spotting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
PFC. ERNEST L. BERGER

Ernest L. Bercier, son of MT. and Mrs. Rudolph Bercier, 109 Sunny side avenue, has been promoted from private to private first class, while serving on Luzon with the 32nd Inf.
 Bercier has been in the service since March, 1941, and has been in the Philippines since last February. Before entering the service he was employed by the Scovill Mfg. Go. His wife, the former Helen Rogers lives at 381 Congress avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11

Commercial forests in the united States cogor 1e0O00lO 600 acres. ol these, 1o2.0oo 900 acres are owned ! hy private industrial operators, iso.ol7.oo0 acres by farmers ano
 tho remainodis publicly owned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
PFC. RICHARD IANNOTTI

Pfc. Richard Iannotti, 69 Cherry street, is spending a furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Iannotti. Before entering the serv- ice in July, 1914, he was employed by the Modern Glass Go. He is a graduate of Crosby High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
|Woteh Stolen from
 Bank Street Home

Theodore Reed. 642 Bank street. reported to police yesterday theft of his watch, valued at ei2S. Dee tectIyes Paul Moynihan and James Stack said thieves gained entrance to the mans home through a win- dow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
TO TRAIN UNDElsrAKERs

Chicago-tUP)-fmproved fliner- al services will be offered through the establishment of Q e500,000 edu- cational foundation sponsored by the National Selected Morticians. Scientific advantages in training and practice vii ibe offered by the foundation. to be located in the central part of the United States, George W. olinger. founder. said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
AIR DISTURBANCES

Air pockets are not vacuumliks spaces through which an airplant drops without support. They ars disturbances in the air, caused Dy varying contour of the ground, tenn perature changes, and other condi- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11

T/Sgt. Carl Bozzuto, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Bozzuto, 30 First avenue, has returned from over- seas duty; in the Pacific and will be assigned to duty in the Con- tinental United States.
 Sgt. Bozzuto has seen action with the AAF in Peru, India and Tinian. He wears four battle stars and has been awarded Q Distinguished Unit Citation. Be- fore entering the service in Oct. 1889, he was employed by John Bozzuto & Sons, grocers, and IS a graduate of Leavenworth High School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11

Nine Waterbury and nine subur- ban motorists have been notified to appear for hearings to be held al the city courtroom on Tuesday, Aug IA, at 10:30 a. m. by Francis w
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
sen. CAMILLLO J. GIUsTI

Sgt. Camille J. Giusti, son of Mrs. Adela Giusti, 68 Ward street, ar- rived in Florida last week after 30 months overseas, and is expected home today Or tomorrow.
 GiuSti fought with the Signal Corps in Italy, Africa, France, Bel gium and Germany. He wears five battle stars and has been in service | 52 months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11
FREDERICK E. BEEsLEY BM1/C

Boatswain's mate, first class, Frederick E. Beesley, son of MT. and Mrs. F. c. Beesley, 172 Newbury street, serving in the Pacific area for the past 9 months on sub marine tender, has been promoted to boatswain's mate first class.
 He is a graduate of Leavenworth High school and a former employe of the Scovill Mfg. Co.