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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09
Sewer Plans Sanctioned ByAIdermen
 Work on Fulton
 Park Ave. to Sfort

Construction of sewers on Full ton Park avenue was approved last night by the Board of Aldermen, which gave authority to the Board of Works to proceed with the proj- ect. The sewers will be placed on Fulton Park avenue from Reid to Hauser streets and on Hauser street to Hill street.
 Release of $25,00o in the educa. tion department budget was ap- proved. The sum had been set up for painting at Leavenworth High school and Walsh school, but bids received had been considered too high. The funds will be used for other repair work at Walsh, Rus- sell, and Wilby High schools.
 Transfers of funds were approved as follows:
 Bureau of Engineering Budget $l 900; town clerk, $500; controller, $500; director of purchases, $l60; Department of Education. $1,20O; Bureau of Engineering, $l,6O0 and, Si.00O in the Police Department, for the maintenance of motor vehicles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09

blind employe has shown that tht fingers often sec more efacientlS than the normal eye, all of which should prove to employers through. out the country, that both hand and power machine work can be carried on by blind workers in many peace time industries"
 The following states cooperated with the American Foundation for the Blind in this survey:
 Alabama, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine. Maryland, Missouri, Massa- chusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Neb- raska, North Carolina, New Hamp- shire, New Jersey, New York (Buf- falo), Ohio. Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota. Ten nessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Vir- ginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Hawaii.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09
Union's Resolution Meets With Failure
Aldermen Vote "A 10 ] Denying Recognition; ReeonversiOn Prosrom Endorsed
Endorsed

Affirmation of the rights or GUY employees to organize as requested in a resolution submitted by the American Federation of Labor was denied last night by the Board or Aldermen by vote of IA to ]. The National Reconversion program backed by the c. I. O. was, however, adopted by the board.
 The boards actions followed adoption of reports on both issues from a five-man committee to which the resolutions had been re- ferred.
 An opinion from Corporation Counsel Maurice Healey to the ef. feet that the Aldermanic board did not have the power to adopt the proposed A. P. of l.. resolution was cited in the report on union recogni- ton.
 Alderman Joseph R. Reiner (R), the only one to favor the resolution, asserted that the board should give recognition to the A. F. of L.. re. quest, because organized labor and bargaining are here to stay"
 Thomas F. Brennan, president ot the Central Labor Union, A. F. or L.; Edward M. Ryan, also spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
 Board Has Power
 Refuting many of the statements made by the corporation counsel In his finding, MT. Brennan asserted that the A. P. of L., is not seeking bargaining right for all city ern- ployes, and that the Board of Alder men has the power to pass the reso. lution under the city charter, and that such action would not remove powers granted to the boards in af- firming the right of city employes. to organize.
 Pointing to the recent adoption of a similar resolution by the City of Hartford, Mir. Ryan stated that Wa terbury police and firemen have been informed they would be dis- loyal If they became afaliated with unions. The fear of organized labor had influenced the corporation counsers recent opinion on the rights of city employees to organize. Alderman Reiner charged.
 Individual Boards
 Following the suggestion of Ma jority Leader Lynch that the reso- lution be referred to the individual boards, MT. Brennan stated the union would take this measure as its next move. Lynch said that there was no question but that city ena- ployes have the right to organize, but the aldermen did not have the power to pass the resolution.
 MT, Lynch, Aldermen Martin J. Tehan CD. Edward l.. Lasky CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09

William Gerardi and James W. Abercrombie (R), comprised the flve-man committee which recom- mended rejection of the resolution. Their report was as follows:
 Your committee has taken up the matter with the corporation couIl- sel and has been advised that the Board of Aldermen has no authority SO far as the proposed resolution Is concerned. It is his opinion that each individual board or commits sion has the exclusive control over its employees.
 Tt must be understood, however, that your committee believes that each board or commission of the city government would naturally accord to all employees careful and considerable attention to their req sonable requests.
 Your committee, therefore, rec ommends that the communication be rejected"
 On the resolution of the Greater Waterbury Industrial Union Council asking for support of the reconver. sion program, the same committee gave the following report:
 Your committee has carefully gone over the communication and Is of the belief that the principle of the national reconversion program Is sound and worthy of encourage ment.
 "Your committee therefore rec ommends the adoption of the fol- lowing resolution:
 Resolution
 RESOLVED: That the Board of Aldermen of the City of Waterbury record its approval of the national reconversion program, including the Murray-Wagner- -Dingell Bill; the creation of Q permanent F. E. P. c. that will abolish In employment all discriminatory practices based on race, creed, color or nationality. We also wish to record our approval of the So-called Pepper Amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Acts to provide a minimum wage of 65 cents per hour.
 Tt Is further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Seantors from Connecticut in the United States Senate and to the representatives in Congress from the Fifth Congressional District"
 Alderman Fulkerson was the only speaker on the resolution before 1t was adopted. He made a brief talk in which he said that he had studied the bills backed by the c. I. O. and favored some but not others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09
Fishing And Hunting NeuOs
By GENE VALLoN

With the fishing season tapering off and the Hunting season opening october 20th, we dedicate our weekly feature Fishing and Hunting radio program (WATR), solely to discus sion.
 It turned out to be one of the most interesting discussions to date with Coon Hunting & Coon dog trials as our subject. Our guest speakers, rep resenting the Peck Lane Sportsmen' s Club of West Cheshire, were Earl Kurtz, president; Peter DeBisshop, field marshall of Peck Lanes Coon Dog Trials and Pat Davis, trainer and hande CT of Coon dogs.
 We would like to finger a bit on the subject in an effort to extend due respect to a sport faSt-growing ing in popularity in Conn, not to mention the country as a whole. We feel the sport of Coon Dog Field Trials was unduly sighted by cer- tain writer a short time ago by con- demning occurrences at certain trial, which were unbeknown to the officials of the association sponsor ing the event, and which also were not affiliated in any way, with the sport. Tn the interest of doing what ever justice possible to another phase of the great outdoor sport of hunting, we can only hope that the increasing interest and enthusiasm being taken in Coon dog field trials, will wash away any erroneous state- ments which might tend to jeopar- dize the general spirit of good sportsmanship."
 Speaking in his capacity as Field Marshal of the Peck Lane clubs Coon Dog Trials, Peter DeBisshop elaborated on the broad question of What Is a Coon Dog Field Trial?" which covers a good bit of territory both actually and verbally. The running of these trials was ex- plained by Earl Kurtz (pres. of the Peck Lane Club who clarified some of the regulations that seemed bit puzzling to your writer. We might add that this club sponsored quite an eventful Field Trial last Sept. HoIQ WlbI1 AklObklSL ICSOlO ChOWA aS- tending. Winding up our program, Pat Davis explained the intricate job of training our canine friends for the sport. It's interesting to note that these dogs are trained as rigidly as a prizefighter (sans gloves, of course). Pat Davis, an expert dog trainer and handler in his own right, is the owner of '"rhe Hawk". a IA year old dog who Is nationally ac- claimed for his exceptional ability. having 52 or more finals to his credit. These feats indeed speak well of his owners ability as q trainer and handler.
 At the last monthly meeting of the Waterbury Fish & Game Protective Assn, Dick Turner was unanimous ly elected to head new committee for Coon Dog Field Trials. Honored with an invitation to this meeting, and later into the clubs member ship. your writer was pleasantly sur- nrlsed with the increasing interest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09

Washington, Oct. 10 = (UP) = American casualties in the second World War were greater than for any other conflict in American his- tory but there was remarkable re- duction in the percentage of deaths from battle wounds, Gen. George C.. Marshall's report revealed today.
 Death rate from disease also reached a new unprecedented low.
 Victory in Europe cost the Army 772,62 battle casualties, including 160, ,450 dead, and in the Pacific l70,596 casualties, including 41,322 dead.
 Enemy casualties were far greater. A total of 1892, 800 Germans, Ital- ians and Japanese troops were killed for the 20l,367 American soldiers who died.
 The total casualty rate exceeded 5000 monthly in l943 during aerial warfare over Germany and cam- pagns in Italy and Sicily. Fighting In Italy sent the rate to 13,700 monthly in the first five months of 1924. After D-Day the monthly rate jumped to 4s,o00 and in December mounted to 81 900 casualties.
 Though the Infantry comprised only 20.5 per cent of total strength overseas 1t experienced 70 per cent of total casualties. The rate was slightly higher among officers than among enlisted men. Thanks to ir1- provements in battle surgery, 58.S per cent of wounded returned to duty in the theaters.
 Tn the European theater 66.69 per cent of all casualties were among infantry divisions, 10.35 per cent armored divisions, 3.73 per cent air. borne divisions and 10.S5 among Army group, Army and Corps troops. H
 Strategic Air Forces suffered e.3e per cent and Tactical Air Forces 1.08 per cent of total theater losses. The total Air Forces losses were 7.73 per cent of the total.
 Although American forces fought in disease infested areas, the death rate from non-battle causes during the last two years was approximate ly that of the corresponding age group of civil life, about 3 per 1000 per year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09
TICKET FOR EACH

Goshen, Ind (UP) --Mr. and Mrs. Walter Call of Syracuse, Ind, ha6 a bad motoring day recently. While Mrs. Call was driving the car to the Goshen police station after her husband had been ticketed for driv- ing without Q drivers license, she ran her car into the rear of the squad car leading them and did considerable damage. She got @ ticket for operating a motor vehicle with inadequate brakes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09
DONATES EGG COLLECTION

Chicago-(UP)-A collection Of S9,3l7 North American specimen eggs was presented to the Chicago Natural History Museum through the will of the late R. Magoon Barnes, e Lacon, H.. lawyer.
 Barnes started collecting eggs in 1876 at the age of IA. He was made curator of zoology by the ,nuaeum In 1928.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09

When James Hazen Hyde, just out of Harvard, inherited control Of Equitable Life Assurance Company, he gave e costume ball for which Sherry's was transformed into the court of Louis XVI, by an army of painters and sculptors. Rejane was engaged to come over from France just to recite Racine" Thousands of orchids were clustered on the walls; all the walters wore the au- thentlc dress of Louis XVI fiunkeys. The whole floor of the supper room was strewn with rose petals, price, less statuary brought from France stood in niches garlanded with now- CTS. Harry Lehr almost spoiled the part. He studied the menu, stud ded with such items as caviar, dia- mond- back terrapin and the most expensive French wines. and then asked for hard-boiled eggs and a glass of milk. This brawl was re- ported to have cost at least $200,- 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09

and enthusiasts the great outdoor sports have attracted.
 On this Thursdays Hunting and Fishing program, the discussion sub- feet will be Guns and Ammunition" Guest speakers will be John Harding and James Thompson of the Brass City Rifle Club. We are taking this opportunity to invite any questions on this broad subject from our pro- gram listeners and column readers. Address mail to your writer, c/o The Democrat or WATR). An ques- tions received before ThNrsday noon. will be gladly answered and possibly discussed by our guest speakers on our Hunting and Fishing program next Thursday night at 7:So.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09
STEAM BICYCLE

One of the forerunners of the automobile and the motorcycle was a bicycle propelled by steam. It was built in 1885 and is now owned by & Philadelphia man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09

prised these armies were not iden- tiled conclusively in Marshalrs re- port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09
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niamond Jim Brady gave a din- ner in honor of a horse, Gold Heels, his racing stallion. It cost over f100. 900, was held on the Hoffman House roof and lasted from 1 o'clock one Sunday afternoon until g o'clock the next morning. The 50 guests consumed more than 800 bottles of champagne and ate out the hotels Kitchen, in addition to the steaks for the eating of which they wore gowns over their regular clothes, Diamond Jim made a speech an- rouncing his retirement from rac- Ing, and on his last words walters stepped in bearing velvet pads upon which were diamond brooches for the. ladies and diamond studded stop watches for the men. These cost more than $60,o00 alone, Dia- moTld Jim got his expensive enter tailarnent habits while on an eX- pense account selling railroad equip
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-09

closed C0 the pupLC all ohy Ou SaC" urdays until further notice.)
 MEATS and FATS Red stamps A-l through Vel in Book W, each worth 10 points. are now valid.
 Stamps Al through Eel expire oct 3l
 Stamps P-1 through K-l expire Nov 30. Stamps L-1 through Q-l expire Dec 3l.
 Stamps R-l through V-1 expire Jan. 31.
 SUGAR Sugar Stamp S0 is valiG for pur. chase nf five pounds of sugar until Dec. B..
 SHOES Airplane stamps l, 2, 3, and { in Book III are valid indefinitely.