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Detroit evening times., 1945-03-22
Medley Confession Sought i'm Three SIayinss
Jackson Fugitive
Held in Washington

FB agents sought confession of the murders of three
attractive redheads today from dapper Joseph Medley A.
smoothtaking confidence and fugitive from Jackson
Prison now held in Washington.
Medley who has served 10 years of a 80 to 60year
term for the kdnaprobbery of wealthy Louis E. Brooks
truss manufactures and former mayor Marshall literally
talked his way out of prison.
He talked prison officials into making him "semi-trusy"-
and while performing trustys that walked
away from his guard last November
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-22
Bomb Hit Warspife
British Disclose

ROME, March 81 (INS)-
Headquarters of Allied Mediter-
ranean naval forces revealed last
night that the 35,000-ton British
battleship Warspite received a
direct hit from a German bomb
and nearly sank off Salerno in
September, 1913.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-22
Solicitor Fined $50

Found guilty of collecting funds
for a noneXistent church direc-
tory, Mary Burgman, So, of 208S
Seward, was sentenced 10 pay a
fine of $50 or serve 10 days in
the House of Correction today.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-22

The Detroit Times has more
nationally famous features than
any other Detroit newspaper.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-22

Your Own Horoscope" by
Frances Drake, is one of many
famous features in The Detroit
Times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
DANCE GIVEN
 BY FLORI0 POST
Series of Entertainments to Aid Rehabilitation of Re-
 turning Veterans

Florio Post No. 4, Italian Ameri- can World War Veterans of the U. & and it's auxiliary will hold a dance on Saturday night of Feb ruary 24, at the Florio post hall on Bank street.
 The proceeds from this dance will be set aside for post war re- mobilization of veterans, and more entertainment will be held from time to time to increase the fund.
 The arrangement committee Is headed by Past Commander Eus- tachio Schiappa assisted by the posts auxiliary president Mrs. Jo- sephine Di Primio.
 Other members on the committee are Past Commander John Fabiano, ticket chairman: Quartermaster John Sforza, music chairman; Sen Vice Commander Joseph Mecca; Past Commanders Michael Gior. dano, John Deschino, Daniel Summa, Leonard Grella, Michael Montagna. and all of the officers of the post and its auxiliary.
 Jr. Vice Commander Henry Mag geo Is chairman of the refreshments assisted by Albert Tacinelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
LIGHTING PLANS
 TO BE STUDIED
Estimate of $l,2OO Sub- mitted for Proposed Vet-
 eranS' Center

Members of the Housing Commit tee of the Veterans Advisory com mittee will meet with Atty. FraGcis T. Mcdonald soon to discuss the lighting and electrical needs for the proposed veterans center to be lo- cated on MT. McDonald's property at the corner of Grove street and Central avenue.
 As reported to the War Council yesterday by Miss Nancy Delaney, director of the local office present lighting plans would cost over $l,- 200 according to an estimate given by city electrical inspector, Martin O'Rourke.
 The housing committee Q sub- committee of the major board will meet with MT. Mcdonald in att tempt to clarify the situation as to adequate lighting faciliteis. It is not believed that the original plan costing $l,200 is necessary.
 The new Center will be occupied by the Advisory office, the four To- cal draft boards, the Veterans Ad- ministration Office and repreSen- tative of the Red Cross or some other agency.
 B. A. Mcdonald, chairman of the garden committee, and Mrs. Merton Allen, co-chairman, out lined plans for putting barnyard fertilizer where the humus is thin over about an acre in the Bouiey Manor section which would provide at least 40 victory gardens.
 More of this type of work is planned if there is demand for if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

 revolver from his pocket, forced her daughter to leave with him.
 Mrs. Paynter did not say where Mcdonald held her daughter TOT three days, but said that Miss Payn- ter was suffering from nervous shock
 Sheriff Richards said McDonald's condition was very bad, and he may not pull through. He said Nc Donald lost much blood from his slashed wrist and apparently was to weak from shock to do more than scratch his throat with the razor he borrowed from Richards.
 Richards described Mcdonald as frail, mild-mannered man, weigh ing about 12O pounds. He had a thick shock of wavy grey hair. Richards said he appeared very nervous.
 Mcdonald was given the razor when he told Richards he wanted to shave. The sheriff then left him to call Mrs. Mcdonald in Dayton. He said he had talked to her for only a few minutes when she warn- cd him about the pills McDonald carried.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
6 Circus Men
 To Know Fate
Continued from Page D

Continued from Page D in inadequate fire prevention condi- tions.
 Fire fighting equipment W s "meager," Alcorn said, and poorly distributed; Galley, whose duty 1t was where the fire started. was not at his post at the time of the fire but was helping set up steel animal to watch for fire under the section chutes which later impeded the flight of circus patrons; the cir GUS was undermanned with only $50 employees as compared with the normal 1000.
 Hadden, beginning his argument Friday, said that the defendants had pleaded nolD contendere in order to avoid a lengthy trial which, by talk ing away from the circus grounds at Sarasota, Fla, six key men, might have made 1t impossible for the cir- GUS to go on the road this summer Nc circus this summer, he said, would mean the corporation would be unable to pay in full claims of circus fire victims of the fire" he said. That is why we can't try this caSe."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Zukauskas Appeals
 From Death Verdict
(Continued from Page D

defense has the right to ask the high court to rule on the questions of expenses for prosecution of the ap- peal. It is estimated the cost will amount to several thousand dollars. Printing of the lengthy transcript Of evidence alone Is expected to cost close to $2,000.
 At yesterdays hearing public De- fender declared the prisoner is without funds. Te pointed out Mrs. Edna Zukauskas wife of the con- demned man, and their two children are living on state welfare depart ment funds He stated that the de- fense and the prosecution on Feb ruary IS stipulated that ZukausKas Is without funds to carry on his appeal.
 Attorney Carmody likewise point ed out thta some 50 exceptions" were taken by the defense during the l0-day murder trial, and indi- cated the appeal expense may be heavy.
 The defense attorney stated there was one principal objection which has never been passed upon by the Connecticut supreme court. He evil dently was referring to the admis- sion of Zukauskas' confession as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

evidence over his protest that he did not give 1t voluntarily.
 State Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald stated he realized the ex- pense that would be involved for the state if the motion were granted would be considerable and that the prospect of success in the appeal may not be very bright.
 The prosecutor said that despite those facts he felt that the public interest and public confidence in the administration of justice could best be served if the motion of the defendant for the funds was granted.
 The three judges adjourned to their private chambers following the brief hearing, and deliberated for an hours and IS minutes before Judge McEVoy announced the deci- sion.
 Mrs. ZukauskaS, who was present in the courtroom, left the building in tears after the hearing closed She had been asked by defense counsel to appear in the Vnt tn court wished to hear testimony from her on her financial status. She was not called to the stand.
 It was pointed out today no time limit exists for appealing to the Hartford court for state funds ir connection with the appeal. In ono Connecticut case a year and hall elapses before a defendant in 2 criminal case asked the Supreme Court for funds, it was reported The case, however, did not involve representation D va public defender
 Court observers today could not recall any previous case in which a condemned man, defended by a public defender, had asked for state funds to take his fight to the Su- preme Court.
 Zukauskas is scheduled to die April 20 for the staying of Mrs Stephanie Plungis on Nov. l. The appeal proceedings, however. will stay the execution of the sentence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
LOSES
 VETERAN DRUGGIST
William Marley Dies Sud dentIy at Home; Funeral
 Rites Sunday

Litchfield, Feb. l7-William Mar ley, 68, a pharmacist for nearly 50 years. died suddenly at his home, Meadow street, yesterday morning. He was proprietor of Marley's phar- macy at West and Meadow streets
 Born in South Manchester, June IS, 1876, a son of James and Anne
 Faulkner) Marley, he came to Litchfield 49 years ago, soon after becoming registered pharmacist He entered the employ of Crutch's drugstore and some years later he and the late Aaron Crutch formed the firm of Crutch and Marley. He established his own business in 1928.
 MT. Marley was member of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical asso- clation, the National Association of Retail Druggists and the 40-year Mentholathum Service club, open to registered druggists of 40 or more years service.
 He was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal church; St. Pauls lodge of Masons; Larius chapter, R. A., M, and the Litchheld Fire Go.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna (Wheeler) Marley; two sis- ters, Mrs. Ethel McCabe and Miss Anna Marley, both of South Man. chester, and a brother, Thomas Marley of Hartford.
 Private family prayers will be offered Sunday at 3 D. m. at the home followed at 2:30 D. m. by the funeral service at St. Micnaels church. Rev. Howard F. Dunn, the rector, and Rev. William J. Brew sCer, rector emeritus, will of1iciate. The body will be placed in the vault, East cemetery, for burial there in the spring. Fire company members will meet at D. m, at the church and the Masons at 2:l5 D. m. there to form delegations to attend the funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth C.. Singleton, 25O Columbia Boulevard, widow of Benjamin B. Singleton, was held yesterday afternoon at the Alderson Funeral Home, Rev Thomas l.. Sinclair, rector of All Souls Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Indian Hill ceme- tery, Middletown, at the convent ence of the family.
 The funeral of Mrs. Jane ne- may) Nobert, wife of Adelord Mo- bert, "A Chestnut avenue, was held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, today at 8:l5 to St. Anns church at 9. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery
 The funeral of Joseph J. Bon- vile, 28 Center street, formerly of Cheshire and Meriden, was held yesterday morning from the John J. Ferry and Sons, Funeral Home. Meriden, to St. Roses church at g. Burial was In Sacred Heart ceme- tery, that city.
 Private funeral services for Lu- cretia Ruby, infant daughter of Louis E. and Genevieve (zaurino) Ruby, 57 Wood street, were held yes- terday at the Maiorano Funeral Home. Burial was in Calvary cem- etery.
 Private funeral services for Allen K Wright, IT Sprague street, was held at the Clark Funeral Home. 20 State street, this morning. The bur ial will be in Hillside cemetery at the convenience of the family.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Casey Hayes, wife of George E. Hayes 1902 East Main street. will be held today at ? p. m. at the AL derson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Samuel A. Budde of Christ Chapel officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

Continued from Page D coastal strip between Lamao and Mariveles
 The link-up sealed of several thousand Japanese in the noun tainous and militarily useless south western corner of Bataan. The survivors were badly scattered and disorganized however, and it was indicated the fight had become a large e-scale mopping-up operation.
 A Third American force was ra- pidly sealing of the west coast of Bataan in an advance south from Moron toward the highway terminus at Bagac, l3 airline miles northwest of Mariveles
 MacArthur'S communique paid high tribute to the covering sup port of Vice Adm. Thomas c. Kin kaids Seventh Fleet under direct command of Rear Adms. A. D. Struble and Russell Berky, partic- ularly the daring minesWeepers that combed the approaches to Mariveles Bay for two days under direct fire from Corregidor.
 British United Press war core spondent Richard G. Harris who went ashore with the landing forces reported that the tiny minesWepers ranged of the beaches almost up to the moment of the attack.
 The triumph on Bataan momen- tarily oyershadowed the savage bat tle still raging in the streets of southern Manila Units of the American 37th Infantry Division, the llth airborne and the First Cavalry wee slowly chopping down the enemy s major pocket of re- sistance on the Manila waterfront in and directly south of the old walled city
 The mopping up was proceeding more swiftly, although the remain ing Japanese still were fighting for every barricaded house and street corner in the city,
 Marakina and Santo Nino village 5 l-2 miles east of Manila were captured, and American units on the southeastern outskirts of the capital seized two airfields at Man dalyong and fought their way to the west gate of Fort Mckinley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
American Brass
 May Operate New Sunday Schedule

Workers at the French Small Tube plant of the American Brass Company have pledged to work every other Sunday in order to boost production and help atlevi- ate the shortage of help, 1t was re- ported today.
 The extra hours of work were arranged by the c. I. o. iH con- nectiOn with its "Pass-tte-Am- intuition" program.
 No official announcement has been made as yet by company Of- ficiaIs, but it Is understood prOvi- SiOns will be made for extra-time payment.
 The extra work will be on vOl- untary basis, but scores of em- pIOyes have already signed up for the progrm, 1t was disclosed. .. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

 authority of the congressional rep resentatives.
 Another factor. it was said, was the question of the voting proce- dure left unsettled by the Dunn bart onOaks preliminary meeting last summer.
 Undersecretary of State Joseph C.. Grew was scheduled today to tell an eight-man Senate Foreign Re- lations subcommittee what compro- mise was agreed upon by the Big Three Crimean Conference.
 Informed sources believed the compromise would empower the con- templated security council to act on the basis of a majority vote in dispute cases up tot he point of using economic or military force.
 It was beleiyed the Russians won out in their insistence on unani- nous vote of the Big Five perman- cnt memhers-U. s., Britain, Rus sia, China and France-for the joint use of armed force to halt any threat of future aggression.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
NO HOLIDAY FOR
 POSTAL CLERKS
City, Rural Carriers to Take Rest on Washing.
 tons Birthday

City and rural carriers will not deliver mail on George Washing tons birthday, February 9, Post master Charles A. Babin announced today.
 Postal clerks will work as per schedule, and window service at the post office, Grand street will be as follows: Parcel post stamp windows and general delivery windows will be open from a. m. until 12 noon; and money order windows and regis try windows will be open from 8 a.. m. until noon.
 Windows at the Waterville station Wl.l be open from 2 a. m. until noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
MARCH OF DIMES
 FUND 'OVER TOP

Approximate final figures on the recent March Of Dimes campaign reveal contributions over $l7000 or more than $7,000 above the original quota 1t was reported to The Dem ocrat today by Atty. Francis Me- Donald chairman Of the drive.
 Unofficial totals show that about $10,750 has been collected generally while the following amounts have been collected by local theaters; State, $2.40O; Palace. 5000 and Strand, $l,10O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

Senator Patrick J. Wallace's brush with Senate Leader Leon RisCassi of Hartford this I st week is con Vincing proof that all the rumors and reports seeping back here to Waterbury are true. Most Of these reports indicate that despite It's hold on the Senate the Democratic side as far from unified And there doesn't seem to be much done about cem- enting the breaches made in the walls by squabbling over minor de- taib. The Waterbury legislators are more or less agreed that leadership Is sadly lacking on the Democratic side. By this time the Democratic high-command ought to be aware Of this. If 1t proposes to end this legis- latiye session with any sort of an enviable record, steps should be talk en right now to reach a mutual un- derstanding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
OBITUARY

SAULT-Albert Edward Sault, 78, of 157 Elliott avenue, died suddenly yesterday. He was stricken while walking along Beecher avenue on his way home and was dead on ad- mission to St. Mary's hospital.
 A native of Waterbury, MT. Sault resided in Meriden for several years and in Syracuse, N. Y, before re- turning to this city He was an employe of the Scovill Mfg. Go. for 27 years, until his retirement two years ago. He was member of the First Baptist church and member of the Scovill Foremens association.
 Survivors include his wife, Ida Wright Sault; one daughter, Mrs. Paul A. Marggraff of Waterbury; one brother, William H. Sault, Washington, D. C.; niece, Miss Agnes Dickerson, Simsbury, ano several cousins In Meriden.
 Funeral services will be held Mon- day afternoon at 2 D. m. from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street. Rev. David P. Gaines of the FirS; Baptist church officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery at the convenience of the family.
 Friends may call at the funeral home, to and to Sunday af' ternoon and evening.
 IACOVIELLO - Mrs. Josephine Iacoviello, 52, of 66 Rose street, died last night at Waterbury hospital after short illness.
 She was born In Italy and came to the United States B years ago, making her home in New York city before moving to Waterbury 27 years ago.
 She is survived by her husband, Ralph Iacoviello; six sons, Pfc. Henry Iacoviello in the Army at Fort Lewis, Wash, Pvt. Otto Iaco- viello with the Army in Georgia, Anthony. Peter, Samuel and Mi chael Iacoviello, all of Waterbury. Also, three daughters, Mrs. Mt- chael Denze. Mrs. Chcnkus and Mrs Mario Eira, all of Waterbury: three brothers. Anthony and Carmen Cucciniello, of Waterbury and Peter Cucciniello of Argentina. She also leaves sister, Carmela Cucciniello in Italy, and four grand children.
 The funeral will be held from the Colasanto funeral home, 932 Bank street, Monday morning to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- day from to 10 D. m. and tomor- row from 2 to 10 p. m.
 KLINGENBERG- Mrs. Frederick H. Klingenberg. 78, of Riverside ave- nue, Torrington, formerly of Water bury, died Thursdays night at her home. She was born in Albany, N. Y.
 Among the survivors Is a daugh- ter, Mrs. Helen Curtis, Waterbury.
 The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Phalen funeral home, Torrington. Rev. E. Roy Bur chell, pastor of Harwinton Congre- gatIonal church, offlciating. The body was placed in the Hillside cem- etery vault
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

Opening of q downtown head quarters by the Democratic Town Committee, as rumOred early this week, causes Republican sources to chortle. They regard this as a show of uneaslness on the part Of thc Democrats; an eagerness on their part to get things lined up for the fall program. Yet this is the same Democratic Party about which has been written on many an occasion that 1t maintains year-rOund organization with reg uIar meetings and regular assign ments to members. Apparently the down n-tOwn office is one of those steps tho Democrats take and have taken in the past to maint- tain their organization perfection. It really shouldn't occasion SO much comment or any particular COP rejoicing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Politics
 -M- Passing

The battle still rages in political circles as to whether or not Demo- erats emerged from the senatorial appointment set-to with struck colors or banners rampant. It will go on for many days. But the fact remains that Admiral Thomas C.. Hart Is now . fuu-fledged member of the United States Senate. How prominent . part he will take polit- 1cally in the discussions and doings of this August body remains to be revealed. He is more or less on the spot 50 far as Connecticut Is con- cerned. But SO far as he personally Is concerned he is free to do and say just about what he pleases. He cer- tainly cannot regard himself as com- mitted to Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin who appointed him any more than he might be to the Democratic State Senate which virtually confirmed him. However, Democrats needn't console themselves too much. A Re- publican has taken Senator Frank Maloney's place. It remains to be seen if the Admiral will make the name for himself in the Senate that his Democratic predecessor did.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

While there may be little political siDnificance in the events surround ing the recent claim of the DeRilice company for interest in it's retain ment fee, recently paid to the New Haven firm by City Controller c, F, Maloney, still good deal of inter- est attaches to the incident. It might prove to a certain extent that A municipal government is too often regarded as open to such efforts to collect interest and other extras on contracts that may or may not be lived up to by the party or par ties entering into agreement with the city or town This isn't the first time that a municipality has been the object of such solicitation but to the credit of the local city off1cials, let 1t be said that they have turned what is best described as a fisny eye on the whole matter
 It'S unusual for February to
 bloom and no political candidates
 with 1t. Waterbury politicians
 usually get going early In the
 year. This should be no excep-
 tion. And yet to date the kettle Is
 not even simmerlng. Perhaps
 waiting for somebody to kindle
 . fire under 1t. Or it may be that
 there are those who are waiting
 for the legislative hearings to de-
 termlne what administration pO-
 sitlOn is to be on certain matters
 of which political capital might
 be made. If, for example. the queS-
 ton of pensions becomes red-hOt,
 it could be tossed back and forth,
 but it will only be the DOT taxpayer
 who gets it in the neck on this
 front. lie has to foot the bill no
 matter what kind of . pension
 system is adopted.
 WAterbury's tax rate Of 30 mills compares favorably with those Of other Connecticut cities. Hartford has c similar 30 mill rate. while down in Bridgeport the rate is 283, but in the latter community the water system is privately owned, whereas Waterbury owns it's own and pays taxes accordingly In New Britain the tax rate for the new fiscal year will be 28 3-4 mills. Anent water system, much comment has been heard as to the value of Waterbury's present elab- crate system. Estimates have run all the way from 25 to 100 millions of dollars, which is & tidy invest ment to have in any community If 1t ever was sold the proceeds would be sufficient to pay of as they came due all the bonded indebted ness and leave enough to allow the city to be tax-free for considerable period of time. Last year city ofiicials here thought the bottom in tax receivables of prior years drive for back taxes has revealed. however, sources of revenue that was about reached. The current may in time be A big surprise.