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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Hospital Bulletins

Frank MOncO, II, New Haven road, Prospect. was treated at St. Mary's hospital yesterday after noon for decorations of the ear and abrasiOns of the scalp after he was struck by car on the New Haven road, Prospect when he was returning home from school. He was taken to the hos pital by John Williams, a passing ,motorist. His condition is report ed as good this morning.
 N James Hughes, A, resident of the Railroad Camp, was treated at St. Mary's hospital at 2:3O this morning after he was slashed on the arm and hand by a razor in fight on Lafayette street. He was taken to the hospital by Detec- tives Stack and Moynihan after they were called in to investigate the fight.
 Lawrence Porto, "A, 392 Hill street. a discharged veterans, was treated at Waterbury hospital this morning at 2:3O for lacera- tiOns of the eyebrow and contu- sions of the ankle after he was in- jured on the Southbury road, between Naugatuck and Water- bury. He turned off the road to avoid a collision with another car and ran into a ditch in the side of the road, 1t was reported.
 John Christine, 8. "A High street, Naugatuck, was treated by Dr. Seymour Zonn for slight in- juries sustained when the youth walked into the path of a car driven by Domenic Alegi, 45S Will low street. The accident occurred on North Main street, Naugatuck, at 7:30. No arrest was made, re- ported Patrolman Stanley Levan- &dowski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
WING Acts on Future. Plans

Headquarters of the War Man power Commission will be moved from the Lilley building to the U. S. Employment Service office on Bank street at the end of this month, it was declared today. 1ndi- cations are the unit will be abol- ished shortly, but no definite an- nouncement is expected until the regional WING director returns from a conference in Washington next week.
 Although no offical announce ment has been made, 1t is under stood the national WING is con- sidering creation of a new labor management committee which would carry on work similar to that q the WING. If such action re- @Elts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
May Cause Loyoff Governor Joins in
 Appeal for Action
 Bv WLB

Governor Raymond E. Baldwin has interceded in the American Brass-C. I. O. bonus pay dispute by asking the War Labor Board in Washington for quick action on the issue, it was disclosed today. The Governor, and Mayors of Water bury, Ansonia, and Torrington were among the persons the union con- tacted yesterday in an effort to obtain a speedy decision from the government unit.
 Locals of the three plants now affected by a strike of about 1900 workers are scheduled to meet to- morrow to consider further action.
 No back-to-work order has been issued by the WLB, and the c. I. O. continues to maintain that the current strike is not an issue in the decision.
 Senator Brien McMahon has notified local union leaders htat he will try to contact VILE repre- sentatives in Washington today in an effort to clarify the situation and determine what is delaying the boards decision.
 Clark Judd, chairman of the American Brass board, said today that work in certain operations vii stop progressively within the nex few days as a result of the con. tinuation of the strike.
 The manufacturing executive said when departments run out of metal they will have to halt operations indications were lay-offs may result next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Victory Bond GiUen As Sweepstake Prize
 Mrs. Howard Wilson Grand Winner in
 AnnuoE Horvest Show; Awards Listed

Mrs. Howard Wilson, 81 Revere Street, was the winner of the first Brand Sweepstake prize, $25 Vic- Eory Bond, in the annual Harvest Show at Temple hall sponsored by the Waterbury Garden club. For unusual arrangements in vegetable and flower exhibits, E. J. Kelley, P4 Wildwood avenue, won nine blue ribbons, and was also named a tweepstake winner.
 Other winners in the Grand Sweepstake awards were E. J. Kel- ley, Wildwood avenue, an electric clock; and Mrs. Merton B. Allan, West Ridge Dr., a cold frame.
 Bristol company's community gar- Den group exhibited a special dis play and members of the group fompeted in the open classes as Hell.
 Over 1000 garden enthusiasts at- tended the two-day exhibit which comprised 641 entries contributed by gardeners from Waterbury, Nauga- tuck, Watertown, Middlebury, Wa terville, Oakville and Danbury. Ac- cording to members of the commit tee, contributors and guests, the show this week was the finest ever held in Waterbury. Judges asserted the exhibit was far above many of the ohters in the state this season.
 Winners of the vegetables and canned goods, sweepstakes were Mrs. Howard Wilson, first, who was given glass set; MT. Kelley and Mrs. Allan, both tying for second place, won candy dish and roll away cart respectively; Mrs. Don- aid Post, Watertown, took third place and was given magazine subscription.
 Blue ribbon winners in the six classes were:
 Section one, vegetables; Mrs. Howard Wilson, Edward F. Curtiss, Watertown,. E. J. Kelley, Ruth Fitz- simmons, Mrs. Donald Post, Howard Zoe, Dr. H. Warren Stevens.
 Mrs. Merton B. Allan, Carl Tim berlake, Mrs. George Angle, Mrs. E. w. Erbe, Antonio Nardello, Mrs. A. A. Crane.
 Mrs. L. F. Brandely, Mrs. Marie Wetzel, J. Warren Upson, Mrs. E. w. Roberts, Mrs. Howard Coe.
 Section two, fruits and berries: R. L. Brandley, Howard Coe and Mrs. Allan.
 Section three. canned vegetablebs, fruits and pickles: Mrs. Eva Davis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15

Every day our office is visited by men and women who want infor- nation and advice on their social security accountS-who want to known their personal stake in the Federal insurance system. Each one is interesting. but out of the many who come there are always a few who stand out above all others. Each week we choose the most interesting to tell you about in this column - without, of course, mentioning any real names.
 A plump and very comfortable looking woman of around 40 came into our office the other day. She was one of those people who dress for utility rather than style and who for that reason always look ready to plunge into any activity the day might bring. The deep wrinkles at the corners of her eyes indicated that she was good natured, and our interview bore that out.
 "I'm Arrie Lucas" she said. (Of course, the name is an invention) q have come here about my youngest sisters children. Bessie died a few weeks ago, leaving Danny and Benny without cent in the world and nobody but me to tu:n to. Of course, got right on the train and brought the boys home with me. They be- haved fine, too, though they are only seven and six. We've got four of our own, but as said to my husband, we'll eat less meat and make everything go around"
 At this point our visitor opened an ample shopping bag and, after some energetic poking around, brought out social security card.
 My sisters husband wasn't much help to her while he lived" she said. But I won't waste words on him. I saw about this social security in the paper and then I remembered the card with her name and number on 1t. My sis- ter kept 1t in her handbag like 1t was something important, so I didn't throw 1t away. Now have I done right to come and does tn card mean anything for the children?"
 asked questions about the sisters employment. She had worked in a factory for a little over five years and had earned about $l00 a month.
 Mrs. Lucas" said, from what you tell me, your sister worked long enough to become fully insured under old-age and survivors insurance. Of course, wei lhave to check on her social security account in Baltimore. If we find that your sister was in- sured when sch died, her children are eligible for benefits every month. The benefits will not be very large. They would have been considerably larger if your sister had worked steadily on jobs cov- cred by old-age and survivors in surance since January 1887, when the program started. Based on her wages, plus a bonus for each of the five years she worked, your sisters benefit rate was around $22.00. Each of the boys is eligible for half of that, so that every month you cen count on getting around $22, that is, until Danny is IS years old. Then his benefits will stop and for the next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Reds Present Enignld M Ron1ania Dealings
 Russia Either Playing Open Politics
 Or Sincerely Striving to Aid

Sovietizing all Europe. Others may be uneasy about the extension ot Soviet influence westward but nev- ertheless recogngize that Russia $ taking a practical step by direct ac- tion.
 It could be an object lesson to the western powers to do likewise, or maybe a sly invitation to talk less and do more. There is no evil dence so far one way or the other whether Moscow acted in the Ro- manian matter without prior con- sultation with the other Allies. or at least notified them. It would be the polite thing to do, since the Ro- manian Armistice of Sept. 12, 1924 was made by Russia, Great Britain all the United Nations.
 It is inconceivable that Russia would be risking a split with the other members of the Big Three on such a compara' :velv minor issue. Rather it looks like a slight case of needing" the others in typical Russian fashion in the hope of get- ting better concerted action all around.
 Difference of Opinion
 The difference of opinion be- tween Russia and the Anglo-Amer- jeans on Romania is strictly pollti- cal. The western powers do not like the Groza regime in Romania, on the ground that it is nto demo- cratic or representative of the countrys desires. Otherwise they have no objection to the economic rebuilding of any European country enemy or not.
 What Russia has done is to rec- ognize that Romania is apt to go hungry this winter, and that ase- were drought and poor harvest will make 1t difficult for her to fulflh the original armistice terms. Rus- sia agreed to demand less food from Romania, give her an inter- est-bearing loan of grain. and help restore her railroads and shipping.
 Allies Dubious
 At the same time, the agreement contained important political terms which are what stick in the Allied craw. Aside from that. Russia has called attention to the crying need for prompt economic measures in Europe and elsewhere to relieve distress this winter and start all nations on the road to recovery. withot which stable world will be impossible.
 The principle applies not only to small nations like Romania, but to big powers such as France and Great Britain. Even Britain isi n Washington, frankly seeking ecO- homie aid.
 The upshot is that many conces- sions will have to be made ali around, political as well as eco- homie. No intelligent American thinks they are all going to be made by the United States. Con- gresional reaction to tentative Brit- ish proposals is clear proof that Washington does not intend 1t shall be all give and no take.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Skiddin!g Car Strikes Three
 Parked Autos
Joseph TutoIo Faces Reckless
 Drivinq Charge

Joseph Tutalo, 45, 938 Highland avenue, was booked on reckless driving charge by Motor Patrolman John Spadaro, after the car which the man was driving skidded on Congress avenue late yesterday af- ternoon and collided with three parked cars.
 The Tutalo vehicle first struck a car owned by Raymond J. Phil lips, 151 Highland avenue, then glanced off and struck another owned by Samuel Wolk, GA Wood lawn terrace. The car then came to a stop after striking another vehicle owned by Joseph Gavanello, 575 Wilson street.
 Motor Patrolman Joseph Tierney arrested Emil LaPonte, 38, 5l6 North Main street on reckless driving charge after the vehicle he was driving struck a pickup truck oper- ated by Edith Borg and owned by Walter Woods Motor company, Wa tertown, late yesterday.
 The officer reported that the truck was being backed out of a driveway at the Tower restaurant Un Meadow street when the LaPonte tehicle struck it. LaPonte was also charged with driving without a H. EenSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15

Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. W. D. Talcott, Mrs. Donald Post, Mrs. Wilson Mrs. H. Warren Stevens, Mrs. John Gilhooly, Mrs. Post, Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. c. J. Boileau Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Boileau and Mrs Wilson.
 Section four, straight overs: Mrs. Elmer Wood, E. J. Kelly, Mrs. Frank E. Hess, Mrs. Frank Seaman, Mrs. c J Boileau, Mrs Wilson, Edward F. Curtiss, and Mrs. George Angle.
 Section four continued, gladioll Willard Squire, and Mrs. H. Warren Stevens.
 Section four continued, dahlias: Helen Frances Seaman, Lester M. Andrew, Edward L. Curtiss, Frank Seaman, Arthur Roberts, William Roberts, T. c. Willard.
 Section four continued, potted plants: E. Florio and Miss Esther Lydell.
 Section four continued, peren- nials: Edward L. Curtiss.
 Section six, Juniors, vegetables: Mrs. Carroll B. Knibbs, Mrs. H. 'nesHoa f Q SIN 'SusAs4S usIIeM E. J. Kelley, Mrs. c. M. Merriam and Mrs. John A. Coe.
 Section five, continued, miniature arrangements: Miss Dee Manning and Mrs. w. D. Talcott.
 Section six, Juniors, vegetables: Nancy Bisio, John Post and Dorothy KnutSon.
 Meritorious exhibits: Carl Tim berlakej arrangements for children, Anthony Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Cost Accountants
 To Hear Boordn1on

Elliot S.. Boardman, manager or the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston will speak on Financing the Future" before the Hartford Chapter of Ma tional Association of Cost Account ants at the Elm Tree Inn Tuesday, September 18th.
 MT. Boardman is graduate of Harvard University and is an in- structor of Statistics, Business Ad- ministration at Northeastern Uni- vercity School of Business, (Evening School MT. Boardman who has been with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston since 1927 will talk Sep- tember 18th on the following high lights of Where do we go from here-"; Factory Employment; Na- tional Income and Debt; Migration of Population and Job Opportunities with the Murray Bill for Full Em- ployment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Appointment For Miss McLinden

Miss Alice McLinden, library as- sistant at the Silas Bronson Library for the past twelve years, is resign ing to accept a position in the li- brary department fthe Bankers Trust Company, New York City. Miss McLinden will begin her new duties Monday.
 A graduate of the College of St.. Elizabeth, Convent, N. J., Miss Mo- Linden has been associated with several departments in the library, the past few years in the indus trial section. Last year she took special work at Columbia University, New York City, and has enrolled there for night classes for the corn- ing year.
 Miss McLinden is the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. John McLind- en.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Red Cross Glass Ready Courses in Home Nursing Offered LocoI Women

To Red Cross classes in home nursing, comprising six lessons, will begin shortly, it has been an- nounced by Mrs. John Dillon, chair man.
 Emphasizing that the shortage of medical and nursing care is eX- pected to continue for many months to come, Mrs. Dillon urged that women make a special effort to attend the courses. She pointed to the fact that many persons have more time to devote to such in struction now that the war is over. Registration may be made by call ing 5-l137.
 Pins were presented to class in home nursing Tuesday by Harry Campbell, special field representa- tivefor the safety services of the North Atlantic acea. The class had recently .completed a 12-lesson course under the instruction of Mrs. Christian Suhr. Miss Edith Steever, executive secretary of the Naugatuck Chapter, was a guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Groff Named Civil A. A. Veteran FIier to
 Become Official
 Examiner

The Civil Aeronautics Administra- tion has appointed Gus Graft a Flight Examiner. A pilot for the past 20 years. MT. Graf now has his own private airport in the vicin- ity of Caanan. On Sundays, how ever. he flies in his instrument equipped Piper Cub to the Water bury airport on Mount Tobe where he gives instruction. One of the first pilots to fly in this vicinity, he used to land and take-off from Mount Tobe when 1t was just farm, di- vided into four fields by stone walls.
 Since then Gus has taken pie lures for the Fairchild Aerial Sur vey, was later flight examiner for the CPT Navy program at Troy, New York. At the conclusion of civ- ilian training he went to Florida where he tested PIT 19's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
"7his Weeks Visitor" Sister-in-Law's Knowledge of Social Security Provisions Lends Solution to Care of Parent
 less Youngsters -U Uncle Sam Responds
Promptly
By EDWARD L. MULLARKEY-

until Benny is l8-you will get only $11 a month"
 But that's f1ne!" Mrs. Lucas exclaimed. "Twenty-two dollars a month is a lot to folks who live in the country and raise their own food like we do. It'll buy the shoes and clothes the boys need and more. They're real careful of their things. In spite of her working in the factory and all, Bessie brought Danny and Benny up good they're nice boys"
 We made out the claims and sat chatting a moment afterwards. You know" I said, "the bays benefits are not going to be as large as some. But there Is a bright side to the picture. Over the years the payments will add up to a sizeable amount. By the time the boys are both IS, they will have received over $3,0oo. Now $3,000 is quite a sum. Why, your sisters wages amounted al- together to $6,000 all the time she worked in the factory"
 When Mrs. Lucas left know that 1t was with feeling that she had done good days work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
By LOUIS F. KEEMLE

United Press Staff Correspondent
 There are two ways of looking at Russia's action in easing the armis- tice terms with Romania and ex- tending economic aid to that coun- try.
 One is that Russia is guided by purely political motives with the idea O. tying Romania inescapably into the Soviet orbit and even of pro- noting a Soviet Republic there.
 The other is that Russia is taking a realistic view of postwar econom- ic problems and is promoting general international welfare-at least in her own part of the world-by ;om- ing to the assistance of her war stricken former enemy.
 Difficult to Determine
 The truth probably lies between the two viewpoints. Those who are suspicious of MoScow'S motives un- der any circumstances see merely another Communist move towards
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Observation Tower Beino DiSmantIed

Workmen began the diSmantling of the aircraft observation tower on the roof of the City Hall yesterday.
 Manned 24 hours a day by volun- teer workers, since March. l942, ob- servation for enemy airplanes came to a halt last October. Wallace J. Inglis, chief observer, and other volunteer spotters, are on reserve status. Before erection of the City Hall tower, the city's observation post was located at MT. 1nglis' home, l6 Baldwin avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
(BY THE OUT EAsTER)

We have a great deal of respect
 for our police detective system, started back as a bureau of de- tectives in 1903, under the leader ship of that giant of a detective, the late Thomas Dodds, grand father of the present patrolman Thomas Dodds. By the way Water bury has had a number of 'Thom- as Dodds' in the police Dept. since the nineties, First Lieut.. Tom Dodds, a civil war veteran, his son, Captain Thos. Dodds, and the cap- tain's present son bearing the same name. What striking picture was the senior Dodds, with his well trimmed goatee, and his well built height of six feet. It was he who really developed the police detec- tive system for Waterbury. He was the official photographer, the fin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Last Pops Concert Sunday Night Civic Orchestra Will Present FovoFites,
 Mario DiCeceo
 Conductinq

The last Pops concert of the sea- son will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at Hamilton Park pa- vilion, the Park Department, CO., operating with the Civic Orches- tra in the presentation. Mario Di Cecco will conduct and preside at the microphone for special an- nouncements.
 Mrs. Stephen Bergin, pianist, will be soloist in the Warsaw Concerto" assisted by the orchestra.
 Other program numbers will in- clude the Overture to Rossini's William Tell" selections from "Pagiiacci," Strauss Thunder and Lightning Polka" and Cradle Song" by Brahms.
 Tickets are on sale at McCoyS, Grand street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
ADMIREs CHINESE SCIENCE

Cincinnati, O.-(UP)-Dr. John L. Rich, University of Cincinnati economic geology professor, came home from a government assign ment in China with a good opinion of Chinese abilities. Revealing for the first time the purpose of his previously unexplained mission, he said he went to China for il weeks as a consultant to the China Ma tural Resources Commission on the exploration and development of petroleum and natural gas re- sources of the country. T learned to have the greatest admiration for the Chinese scientific abilities, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Rrod;e Declines
 COP. Nomination

Lt.-Col. John M. Brodie yesterday refused to accept the nomination for mayor on the Republican ticket because he desires to return to his post as director of the Root and Boyd Go. Col. Brodie was given terminal leave from service in the Army Air Forces at Fort Dix, N. J., Thursday.
 The insurance official listed his in- ability to return to Waterbury be- cause of housing difficulties as his second reason for declining.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
MESSAGE RELAYED

The Democrat yesterday published a notice received from a United States postal officer, who stated that he discovered a letter in a Post Office box on Okinawa. The letter, written by l/Sgt. Raymond L. Sternberg, stated that he was a prisoner of the Japs and that he would like his mother to know that he was in good health.
 It was learned today that Sgt. Sternberg's mother, Mrs. Mary Sternberg lives at 234 North Main street, and has heard from her son on several occasions since he was taken prisoner with Gen. Wain- wright.
 Sgt. Sternberg has been in the Army IS years, stationed at Scho- field Barracks, Hawaii, and at the beginning of the war he was sta- toned at Nichols Field, Manila. He was graduated from Russell gram mar school and Wilhy high school His father Is the late J. Q. stern- berg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Firms Recall
 War Workers

Rehiring of industrial workers who were laid of following Surren- der Day is continuing in this city, and jobs for hundreds of others are expected to be ready shortly.
 The Chase Brass & Copper Go is reported to have already re-hire6 a third of the released workers. 4 total of $50 of the 700 laid oil at thu Waterbury Tool, division of Vickers. are now back on the job. a spokes- man stated. Sixty of the 100 per. sons released at the Lux Clock Go have been recalled, 1t has been re- ported.
 Numerous plants report openings in the mills, an'l manufacturers point out that recruiting cf addi- tional mill workers will open up numerous additional jobs in other departments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
GroveIine Suits
 Reduced to One

Margaret Marine Graveline of Waterbury, who had two divorcg actions pending in Superior court against Raymond Graveline, alsd of this city, withdrew one of them today.
 Counsel were attempting to set. tie the first action, filed July 6, 1944, when Mrs. Graveline retained another lawyer and filed a second divorce suit last May 25, 1t was reported. The papers in both actions were identical.
 Today the petitioner withdrew the second action. Her new counsel has entered an appearance for her n the original suit. Charges of cruelty and intemperance are the basis of the complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-15
Schiovone Going To Western Farley

State Barber Examiner Albert J. Schiavone, of Waterbury, and his two deputy examiners announced Friday that they plan to attend the convention of the National Associa- ton of Barber Examiners at St. Louis, Mo-, on September 16, IT 18. The deputy examiners are Mi- chael Petruzzello, of MiddletoYn, and c. John Cartellano, of Hartford.
 At the convention, the Connecti- cut delegates expect to outline this states program for World War II veterans returned to civilian pur- suits, Commissioner Schiavone stated.