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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06

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 Paul Parson Of the USES cleared the way ahead for the men involved by stating that they would be re- ferred to their recent employers if they so wished.
 According to one employe Joseph Petite released yesterday under the unprecedented procedure he report ed at the company employment of- flee at II q. m. received his badge anG was taken by company car to the tube mill division where he was assigned to q bench.
 During 45 minute period he was held in conversation by employees there following which his badge and time card were requested and he was informed he should leave. Told he would receive letter Tuesday eX- plaining these actions he returned to union headquarters, unaware ac- cording to his explanation, that he had been again released
 Others besides MT Petite who re- ported to work yesterday morning were Walter Masse, Charles Seme- tas, Resat Mehmet, Joseph Gen. ereauX, Maurice Dumaine and Theophile Clemente. Mrs. Gener- eaux who worked at the Raymond Bakinug Go. pending scettlement of the dispute, was the only one now employed at the Chase Co
 or the 66 workers who walked from their jobs last May 20 over protest of the companys method of handling grievance. 47 had indicated their willingness ot re- turn to work. The company IS calling these men to the plant em- ployment office in groups and ac- cording to seniority.
 The union has already started to draw up grievances for each man involved and the entire case will ultimately go to arbitration, MT. Dhiscoll stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06
Many Waterbury Bills
 Prepared For Assembly
Historic Setup of House. Senate at Hartford Reviewed; Interesting Development of Legislative Power

Freedom from Veto are among the particular powers of the Connecti- cut General Assembly. In this state the Legislature has generally more powers for appointment than in most other states of the Union, and included those of county com missioners. municipal and higher courts, and many others.
 As Go veto, the activities of the state bodies are almost unhampered by any veto powers of the Governor for here only a majority vote of the Assembly is required to override governors veto. In many states ie the chief executive should veto bill it may only be repassed by a two-thirds vote of the Legislature.
 Members of the Senate number- ing 36 and representing that mum Der of senatorial districts in the state are elected in the even years. These districts are supposedly to be as near equal in population as pos- sible and may be redistrcted after each U. s. census taken every ten years) and under powers of the state Constitution. However, under the present setup these districts are widely unbalanced as to population for each couny must have at least one senator although the towns within one county must not be linked with the towns of another in districting. As in the case of Wa terbury, & large city may be divided into two or several districts (here we have the 18th and l0tll) but a part of one city may not be setup within the district of another city.
 As to the House of Representa- tives considerable criticism has sprung up almost yearly as to the division by districting because un- der the present system many small country towns have greater repre- sentation than larger towns or cit- ics. One hundred and four towns in Connecticut elect two members each and sixty-four elect one each. The result is that the small towns of the staet completely control the House and exer strong influence in the senate.
 Such division came about as re- suit of an amendment of the Con- Stitution back in 1874 when it was established that all towns with a population of 5000 and over should have two representative and those with less have one. However 1t was provided then that those with less already having two representative at that time be permitted to retain that many, which condition still ex- ists. Thus q town with about 500 residents today who had the two representatives before that amend ment has as Eluch representation in the House as does Waterbury with population now over 100000. It is unlikely that such change, as proposed, will ever be effected as the Legislature (comprised of the House members and the Senate) is the only body empowered to amend the Constitution. Few will vote to vote themselves out of existence.
 Members of the Legislature are paid $500 annually during their term of office and are allowed 10 cents mile for travel. They must be voters in Connecticut and live in the districts or towns they repre- sent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06
ConvoyNoted
 Beyond dLuzon

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 Other Japanese broadcasts said two transports had been damaged in a convoy in the Mindanao Sea Friday and transport sunk and five other ships, including a des- troyer, damaged of Mindoro Thurs day,
 Minor units" of an American surface force were said to have shellcd Chichi Jima and Haha Jima in the Bonin Islands, some 750 miles south of Tokyo, Friday morning.
 Sixth Army troops landed at Buenavlsta, on the southwest coast Of Martinique, Wednesday with air and naval support, quickly overran the remainder of the island and set up defenSes against any enemy counter thrusts from Luzon
 Through seizure oi this island east of Mindoro we gained control ol the Sibuyan Sea and established direct contact Witht he scu hern cosat of Luzon.' Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur announced in his d lily Com- munique.
 Assuming other Sixth Army troops to be in lul lcontrol of Mindoro, American forces now were flank ing southern Luzon along q font Of nearly 100 miles anu Japanese broadcastS speculated tnat an in- Vasion of Luzon itself was in the making.
 Doughboys went ashore on the east and west coasts of Mindoro Tuesday and Wednesday, and it was presumed that by this time they had filtered through 10 the north eln short opposite Luzon. North east Mindoro lies about nlne miles from Luzon'S Bastangas peninsula, while Marinduque Is l2 miles from Luzon's Bondoc peninsula.
 Japanese planes attacked Ameri- can installations on Mindoro under cover of darkness and, though few bombs were dropped, they caused some damage. Night fighters and anti-aircraft gunners shot down four Of the raiders.
 Unescorted Liberators and MitCh- els stepped Up their daily raids on Manla's Clark Field some lG9 r.iles northwest of Martinique and de- stroyed 30 enemy aircraft or the ground. Other enemy plans were damaged and smoke rose to 5000 feet fro mfires and explosions among airfield installations.
 Only one Japanese fighter op- posed the attack, the firstt Inc since Monday that an enemy plane has taken to the air against Ameri- can raiders over the field.
 MitchelS and Warhawks hit Lin- bones island on Manila Bay We'd neSday and harassed Laoak a!rdrome in northwest Luzon, destroying foure nemy planes.
 On Leyte. American troops killed 30l more enemy troops and cap- tured seven in mopping- up opera tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06
BECK PROMOTED
 IN STATE GUARDS

John J. Beck has been promoted to first sergeant in headquarters company, Third Battalion, State Guard, Capt. Lloyd J. Hallock, com mander, announced last night, Sgt. Beck fills the vacancy created by advancement of Fred s. Gyuricsko to second lieutenant and his rank of technical sergeant has been filled by the promotion of Warren A. Leonard from staff sergeant.
 Sgt. Beck has been member of the company since Nov. 2. l943, transferring from Co. H, military police, 10th battalion, Sgt. Leanard joined the company Jan. 25 of last year.
 The third of a series of training and combat films were shown last night in the drill shed under the direction of It. Arthur Dusseault, battalion ordnnace officer The army film, Kill or Be Killed was re. peated by request in addition to Q rifle marksmanship film. "Windage and Elevation" and Film Com munique," showing action in the Pacific and other war fronts.
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 assault and sodomy, Attorney Ralph c. Coppeto;
 Alexander Klimak, rape, Attorney Irving William Pasternak; Joseph Burns, breaking and entering; Ralph Della Penna. breaking and entering: Starr Blauvelt, rape; Henrietta Jonez, embezzlement, At torney A. Henry Weisman; Edward F. Clark, Jr.. larceny; Catherine s. Clark, larceny; Maude Austin, adul- tery, Attorney Morris Robin; Ed ward Brown, adultery, Attorney Morris Robin;
 Francis Richardson using motor vehicle without permission; Arthur Moody, using motor vehicle without permission; James Steward, break ing and entering, Attorney A. Henry Weisman; Donald Chaney, breaking and entering, Attorney Stephen Homick; James MoZoritis, breaking and entering and carrying concealed weapon. Attorney John Thoms: Jo- seph Theriault, larceny;
 Michael Santopietro, theft from person and breach of the peace, At torney John Tobin; Lloyd B. Nor gan, larceny; William F.. Lonergan, breaking and entering; Angelo Guarino breaking and entering; Harry Zopko, using motor vehicle without permission.
 Six other cases on the docket in- volve continuances from previous terms of the court The accused and the charges against them are: An tonic DeBiase, breach of the peace; Frederick E. Corey, breaking and entering and theft of motor vehicle; Haraden k. Demirs. breaking and entering; Richard Wildman. using motor vehicle without permission; William Snovich, breaking and en- tering; and Robert Kirk, indecent assault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06

coming to Waterbury 28 years ago. MT. Alibrio was employed at the American Brass Co.,, until his illness seven months ago. He was mem- Der of the Italian Brotherhood so- ciety.
 Surviving are; his wife, Mrs. Lena (MuSso) Alibrio; two sons, Samuel. New York, John, this city; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Conigllo, New York; Mrs. Francis Tormeo, Mrs. Joseph Abbinante, Mrs. Jo- seph Brunelli, all of Waterbury, and one sister, Miss Mary Ann Aliorio, Italy.
 The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from the residence, 704 Highland avenue, to Our Lady Of Lourdes church for a solemn nigh Mass, time to be announced. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call att he home after p. m. today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06
OBITUARY

FRISBIE-Mrs Elizabeth Frisbie, wife of John FriSbie, Wolcott road, died at St. Mary'S hospital last night. Born in Plainville, the daugh- ter of the late Bernard and Rose CMcGinn) McNally, she came to Waterbury 50 years ago. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Heart church.
 Surviving besids her husband, are sister. Miss Margaret McNally, Waterbury and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home. 270 West Main street, Monday at 8:l5 a. m. to Sacred Heart church for solemn high Mass of requiem. Other ar- arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 D. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 10 D. m.
 DEMERS Alfred Demcrs, 28 Nelson avenue. died last night at Waterbury hospital.
 Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. Helen Demers; five daughters, Mrs. J. B. Vandermark, New Jersey; Mrs. Harold P. Heating, Mrs. Beatrice Mellette, Mrs. Edward Taylor and Mrs. William Carbone, all of Water bury; six sons, Marcel and Louis of New Jersey; Paul. George, Raymond and Clarence, this city; and several grandchildren, nieceS and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home. 270 West Main street. at 8:l5 Monday with a solemn high Mass at St. Ann'S church at 9. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call at the Muylville funeral home today and tomorrow from to 10 p. m.
 CARLASCIO-Word has been re- ceived here of the death of Mrs. Phyyis Carlascio, 80, widow of Ferd- inand Carlascio, last October in Canteloupe del Sanio, Italy. Among the survivors are three sons, Carl and Carmen, both of Waterbury, and Louis. of Cleveland, Ohio; and several grandchildren in this city.
 ROSA-Mrs. Rosa Rosa, IS, wife Of Nazzareno Rosa, ll5 Clover street died this morning at her home after a brief illness.
 Besides her husband, she Is sur vived by: four sons, Stefano, West Springfield, Mass, Joseph and Sil- vio, this city, Pvt. James E. Rosa. U. s. Army Air Corps. Chatham Field, Ga; daughter Mrs. Girolo- mo Ugucioni. Italy; two sisters, Mrs. Agostino Camelini, Nazareth, Pa. Mrs. Emilia Tassini. Coddy, Pa; l3 grandchildren, four great-grand- children and several nieces and nephews
 Mrs. Rosa was a native of Italy and had been resident of Water bury for the past 30 years.
 The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 a. m. from the Maiorano fu- neral home, 95 Willow street, to Our Lady of LOurdes church at g for a solemn high Mass. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home Sunday and Monday from 2 to 10 ?. m.
 ALIBRIO-Frank Alibrio, e, of 704 Highland avenue, died this morning at Waterbury hospital at- ter a long illness.
 A native of Italy, he came tot his country 49 years ago, residing In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06
CITY DEFENDANT
 IN CIVIL SUITS

Three $2,5OO civil actions based on injuries sustained in falls were filed against the City of Waterbury in common pleas court today
 The claims have been entered aS follows: Marflsa Cuculo of Water bury, sidewalk fall Feb. II, l944, at 258 South Main street; Giuseppe Lestorte of Waterbury, sidewalk fall Jan. II, 1944, at 46 Baldwin street; and Jesse Mazon of Waterbury, fall on Spring street, Jan. 9, l944
 Complaints in all of the actions were drawn up by Attorney Ralph c. Coppeto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06

IOUIIIIIutu HUH HBO I7 defects and correcting their defects in army hospitals.
 3. Extend vocational rehabilita- ton features of the Barden-La Fol lite Act, a section of the Social Se- curity laws, to 4-Fs.
 Pepper said the meeting with manpoWer officials would be follow ed by another meeting at which rep resentatives of the armed forces and selective service would join in the discussion of what to do with the 4-Fs.
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tailed observation of results. but it was likely that considerable de- struction was wrought within the eight square mile area, which in- cluded the Atsuta factory of the Nagoya arsenal, the Akuma Iron Works, a branch of the Aichi Air craft works, the Tokai Electrode company, the Akamote Aircraft works and the Toho Gas works and synthetic oil plant.
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that he still has those obJectives in mind
 This message also was xpected to contain an initial blue print of MT. Roosevelt's plans for creating 6O,- 100000 postwar jobs - Q program which some observers believe will be given to the retiring Vice Pres- ldent Henry A. Wallace, to execute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06

The funeral of Mrs. Petrone Ter eSavage, Watertown, was held from the Deliniks funeral home, IT Con- greSs avenue, at 8:30 a. m. today to St. Johns church, WatertoWn, where Rev. Myles P. Calvin cele- brated a requiem Mass at 9. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06
FUNERALS

Private funeral services for Jo- seph Mendillo, infant son of Mi chael and Elizabeth (BarbierD Mendillo, 37 Irion street, were held yesterday from the Maiorano fu- neral home. 05 Willow street. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06

Waterbury Republican leaders are more than insistent on a share in any "spOIls" being distributed by the Legislature this year. This showing last November is being hailed by them as indicative of increased efforts and results on their part. And now they are demanding that such efforts be rewarded. Right now the State Athletic Commissioners office seems to be in great demand with several local Republicans mak- ing a fight tO land this plum. Tax Commissioner Robert Stones name was mentioned some days ago. The latest candidate is be- lieved to be George Casey, who ran against Senator Pat Wal lace in tha 18th last fall. "Pick" certainly should know his athletics from past experience and acqua!nt- anceships.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06
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ERISRIE,

FRISBIE -- In this city, Jan. 9th, 1945, Mrs. Elizabeth Frlsbic, wife of John Frisbie, of Wolcott Road. Funeral Monday at S:I5 q. m, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to Sacred Heart Church, at n. m.
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DEMEHS--In this city, Jan. 5th, l9f5, Alfred Demers, of 2s Nelson Avenue.
 Funeral Monday at S:15 a. m, from Mulvllle Funeral Home. 270 West Main Street. to St. Anns Church, at a. m. Burial in Calvary ceme. tcry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06

Hartford is more than a little concerned over the manner in which It's grand list is dropping. As a result of the most recent decrease, the largest in ten years. the city fathers anticipate that revenue will fall off Sl48,OOO. Ac- tuaIly the grand list has gone from S389, 900 900 down to S3S5,- O00.O0O. On top of this budgetary demands have increased about $l,- 0OO,OO0. So. if the officials burn more than a few gallons of mid night oil 1t probably will be in an effort to stem the downward di- rectlOn of the grand list or to bOl- steP the city's sources of revenue. Conversely in Waterbury officials look for an increase in the grand list when the Horan firm com pletes It's rsvaluatlon project some time this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06

Police pensions in Bridgeport in
 the 1945-46 fiscal period will cost
 9I38,0OO, which is close to the total
 cost of all pensions for Water
 bury. But such figures aren't
 much consolation to the city's
 Pension Retirement group which
 hopes to submit proposed pen
 sion plan to Mayor John s. Mon
 agan by January 18th. Right now
 the commission seems tO bo
 agreed that it's efforts have not
 proved too successful. They feel
 whatever their recommendations
 are individuals or groups are gO-
 ing to be aggrIeved and feel that
 they have been dlscriminated
 against. Some days when the pen
 sion costs are being footed by
 officials they may dig out the
 1044-45 pension reports to learn
 that they had been anticipated.
 Derby's City Clerk James s. Donahue administered the oath d once to Mayor Cornelius Caldwell for the fourth time last Monday. Incidentally. Clerk Donahue has been doing this since 1907 .. Demo- cratic Town Chairman Charles Stanyke of Derby has been named Derby's fire chief for a 2-year period The Legislature may allow bills to be introduced at this session un- til February 9 The official title of the Governors reception held at the Hall of Flags, State Capitol. late Wednesday afternoon, was a levee. Typos" all over the state are cheering att he thought of one of their members in the State Senate Senator James E. Foley of New Havens Sth District. He operates linotype machine for the New Haven Register Mayor Ralph c. Booth was sworn in for his third term as chief executive of shslton last Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-06

Armistice day expenditures by the city or rather expenditure of city funds for the celebration of Armis- tice Day by local veterans organiza- tions has been a moot point Of recent months. On several occa- slons veterans groups have peti tioned either the mayor or Board o' Finance for more funds than were set up in the budget However city officials have taken the attitude that at least during war times there perhaps might be less emphasis on the celebration of Armistice Day A comparison of the local figures with those of Bridgeport doesn't show too much variance. Tn Mayor Me Levy's bailiwick $500 was set ur in l944 and the same amount foi 1045. In Waterbury $375 was SCI Up in l944, counting late trans. fer of $l25, and $450 has been sci up Tn the '45 budget
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Politics
 M Passing

Alkhough Waterbury Democratic esAdera have been subjected to con- siderable criticism since the results of last November's election became public property, the city's four leg- aslators, all of them Democrats, are expected to fare well when appoint ments to committees are announced next week. The Legislature is in adjournment right now, but will meet next wek to start the serious business of introducing bills and acting on the same. When it does, at is expected that in the Senate both Edward P Egan and Patrick '. Wallace will get choice commit tee posts, the former on appropria- aions, the latter on cities and bor- Uughs, both of them highly impor- tant. The same holds true in the House, where Daniel J. Mahaney and John A. Membrino will prob ably be named to appropriations and finance respectively as starters. Rn addition Senator Wallace is slated Co head a new committee, of which much will be heard, while Rep. Mahaney will resume charge of vet erans' affairs, as well as seating arrangements. and Rep Membrino will act as aide to Minority Leader Philip Sullivan.
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In New Haven they are more than a little concerned over electuIg a successor to the late Judge of Pro- bate John L. GilSon. According to q recent ruling by Attorney General Frank Palloti such an election should not be held until provision has been made for soldier ballots And if this is done the law On the same states that applications fol absentee ballots may be made not more than four months before the date fixed for q particular election .. ." Therefore, the Attorney Gen. eral feels that at least four months should elapse between nominations and elections. Further than this MT. Pallotti has ruled that in his opinion new set Of delegates should be chosen to all nominating conventions instead of the old ones meeting and naming new candidates. This probably means that New Ha" ven Democrats and Republicans won't agree on a candidate as they have in the past. Republicans down there endorsing Judge Glson in stead of naming a candidate Of their own
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Three Judges To Hear Case

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ALIBRIO-Frank Alibrio. e, of 704 Highland avenue, died this morning at Waterbury hospital at- ter a long illness.
 A native of Italy, he came tot his country 4S years ago, residing in New York city for 17 years before
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