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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Soldiers Rap Dirty rains
nv LLOYD LATHAM

Camp Beale, Cal, July 5.-(UP)- Eight hundred veterans of the Eu- rorean and North African cann- uaigns today prepared for pre-Pa- cific furloughs after trips across the continent in two commuter type trains they said were filthy and in- tested with vermin.
 Meanwhile, Army officials here and in Washington began an tn- yestigation of the trips and of re- ports that eastbound German war prisoners had pasesd one Of the trains in Pullmans.
 Conditions on n eight-car train which brought 500 soldiers here from Ft. Miles Standish, Mass, were described yesterday by It. Col. Peter Depaolo. former auto racing 6river.-
 A second train reached Camp Heale from Charleston, S. C.. few hcs,rs later with 300 officers ard 8en of the 18th Air Force aboard. Depaolo's description of the assert. edly grimy, vermin-ridden rail equipment sounds exactly like our rraifi.D members of the 18th Ar Force contingent declared.
 .soot Q half inch thick" covered the men after near-sleepless nights in the overcrowded day coaches, Lt. Ray K. Delahunt, a P-3S pilot from Los Angeles said.
 Delahunt and another Lightning pilot. It. Thomas K. Foilis, Glen dale. Cal, got 50 fed Up with the uncomfortable trip they jumped" the train in Kansas City. they sala.
 sWhen we left Charleston In day coaches" Delahunt said. we were promised Pullman accommodatsohs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05

< Judge John A. Cornell, In hlS charge which lasted nearly two hours, ruled out a verdict of ac- quittal and instructed the jury on the various considerations that en- ter into finding of guilty of first degree murder, second degree mur- der, and manslaughter.
 Early in his instructions, Judge Cornell pointed out conviction on charge of first degree murder carries a mandatory penalty of death, while the sentence on second degree murder is life Imprisonment. He asked the jurors, however, not to allow the penalties to influence them in ascertaining whether a certain crime has been committed.
 Coscia was accused of first de- gree murder in the shooting at premises shared by the Cyrs and Coscia at 419 Washington avenue.
 Defendant Pale
 Dressed in the same dark suit he has worn since the jury polling started more than six weeks ago, Coscia was pale, tense, and uncom- municative today as the jury pom dered his fate. His wife and sister, and other relatives were at his side, but the diminutive 51-year-old de- fendent. charged with killing his wife's brother-in-law, seemed little inclined to talk.
 For the first time since the trial started, every seat in the spectators section of the courtroom was oc- cupied, and groups of persons stood at the back and around the doors.
 High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin was in the courtroom to supervise the she.,ifts who kept order, while Police Superintendent Daniel J. Carson and Deputy Superintendent Fred Hickey were on hand with a group of plain clothesmen. who were scattered about the courtroom and the corridors outside.
 Coscia was handcuffed as he en- tered the courthouse. He engaged in an animated discussion with court house attendants who stood at the doorway. When asked how he felt today. he replied, T am 8 little bit nervous-I didn't sleep much last night" He was then taken to the prieoners' cell in the basement and later was led by Sheriffs Cris Olsen and Eugene Fitzpatrick to the court room.
 Tn the courtroom, seated at the counsel table. Coscia appeared sev- erai times on the verge of tears. as he drew out his handkerchief and rubbed his face. Hard of heraing, he held his hands to his ears as the jurist instructed the jury. evidently eager to hear as much as possible. Many times his eyes scanned the jurors faces.
 Sheriff George Hynes was sta- 4ioned at the jury room dor, await ing the knock which will mean the jurors are ready with verdict. The two alternate jurors were to an- other rom, where they were instruc- ted to remain until it was cerain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Jops Chonse Press Heuds

San Francisco, July 5-(UP) Japan changed propaganda chiefs today. giving the job to Maj. Gen. Masao Ueda, who had been chief of the defense section of the war ministry's recruiting bureau.
 Ueda succeeded Mai. Gen. Shuit- su Matsumura as chief of the Ina perial Headquarters Press section and of the first division of the ca binet-controlled board of informa~ ton.
 The war ministry also announced the transfer of eight other general officers in a apparent move to bol- ster the defenses of the homeland against threatened invasion.
 The changes were reported 13 broadcasts recorded by the FcC.
 Matsumura was made chief oz staff of the Chugoku army district. He became chief of the Imperial Headquarters press section in April.
 Ueda was trained among offic~ CTS comprising Japan's strongest military clique, the so-called Kwa1- tung army. Along with his other assignments today, he was made 8 member of the Japanese general staff and of the war ministry's mili- tary affairs bureau.
 The following additional appoin5> ment reported by Tokyo: Ut. Col. Prince Tsuneyoshi. grand son of Emperor Meiji. to the ste{f of the overall army command. It. Gen. Yutaka Iirnura to the Tokyo Metropolitan army coH1- nsand.
 It. Gen. shinzo Morlto to the ia- tendance bureau in the war minis try.
 It. Gen. yoshltaks xliFuno 1e presidency of army intendsnee school.
 It. Gen. Uichi shibata ie rges< ldeney of the Kumamoto resIF<e tcentlnued on Page 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
ARNOLD RESIGNS

Washington. July 5-(UP)-Pres- ident Truman today ''regretfully accepted" the resignation of Thur man Arnold as associate justice on the U. s. Court of Appeals for the district of Columbia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Jury Gets Coscia Case Acquittal Verdict Ruled Out

Domenc Coscia's fate rested this afternoon in the hands of superior court jury of six and six women. who at 214 started to deliberate whether Cosca shall ve whether he shall die for the shotgun staying of Adolph Cr last September 28 The jury excused for lunch at 1905 and resumed its task again at 2:15 p.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02
MOH|CAN CLUB
 STEWARD FINED
Judge Summa Imposes Penalty of $I5O After-
 Hour Selling

City Court Judge Charles R. Eumma this morning imposed fine of $50 on Michael Toma, 42, 26 James street, steward and permittee of the Mohican club, l37 Bank street, after he pleaded guilty to charge of selling liquor aftei hours.
 Judge Summa accepted the rec. omrnendation of Prosecutor Albert W. Hummel, who said he thought . fine of $50 would suffice in view of the fact that the accused would suffer further difficulty in the suS- pension or revocation of his permit by the state liquor commission in view of the conviction.
 The prosecutor told the court that charges were placed against MT. Toma after a raid on the es- tablishment at 1l:30 p. m. on Sum- day, Feb. 25, by Sgt. Joseph Me- Carthy, Detective James Stack, and Patrolmen Edward Hurley, Anthony Stango, John Culliton, Christopher LudGy, and John Breen. He said that between 50 and 75 persons were found in the club, and considerable evidence that liquor was being sold several glasses and liquor bottles were confiscated by the police.
 Atty. Francis Healey, who ap' peared for the defense declined to make any statement except to ob- feet to MT. Tunnels statement that the accused was the "owner" of the Molican club. This man is the club steward" Atty. Healey said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02
Suspect Held While
 Police Probe Record
Solution of Several Bmglaries Believed Likely When Evidence Is Gathered; l5-Year-Old AccOmpIce Held

1 The court appointed Attorney George L.nch guardian ad Item for the boy as the accused Is a minor.
 Chief Inspector Joseph R. Bender said OBrien and l5-year-old boy who has been turned over to juvenile authorities, were arrested last night by Detectives James Stack and Paul Moynihan.
 He said the detective found them walking along Judd street at 10 p. m., carrying cartons containing tools, valued at more than $l00, which had just been stolen from the Irving Auto Body and Radiator Co.,, Brown Place.
 The pair have been involved in at least a dozen breaks during the past two months, including freight cars at the railroad station. a Willow street meat market. Baldwin street tavern. and several gas sta tions, Inspector Bender said.
 Cash bonds totaling $200 were called by Clerk Albert J. Bronsky aIRT NIeOIBe OuiIIOutIlcl, oo' oV Franklin street, failed to appear to answer to charges of breach Of the peace, speeding and passing a red light. Prosecutor Hummel said Dumouchel was first arrested last night on breach of peace charge by Officers John Deeley and John Dolan following an altercation in home. Released on bond, he was rearrested two hours later by the same officers who said he sped through a red light in the same vicinity.
 A continuance to March l5 was granted Peter J. Carbo. 24, 398 Burr street, on a road rules charge. Motor Patrolman Joseph Tierney said the accused, a driver of a dump truck for the Guyott Construction Co.,, New Haven. struck an extensively damaged a car operated by Herman Hackenson. Oak street, Hitchcock Lake. at Welton and East Main streets yesterday afternoon.
 Other cases: Patrick Costello. 46, 152 Madison street, non-support nolled; Oreste Dagostino. 55. 70 Rose street. Mrs. Dorothy Mockokos, 21. Guernseytown road, Watertown. parking violations, S bonds called
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02
PINTO COMPLETES
 9-MONTH TRIP
Arrives Here After Spend- ing Months as Prisoner
 of NaziS

Twenty three year-old Manuel Pinto. who started trip from Por- tugal to Waterbury more than nine months ago, Is finally back in this city and is settling down to a calm, normal life.
 The native American left this country IA years ago to make his home with his parents in Portugal. Last May while returning here on the Serpa Pinto the vessel was stop ped by a Nazi submarine, and the former Waterburian and one other young American were taken as pris- orers.
 Pinto can give no reason for his internment in Germany. He states the Germans may have wanted him because he Is of military age.
 Brought to Germany by the sub- marine crew, he was moved from camp to camp, Finally the Inter- national Red Cross located him and started repatriation proceedings. His local relatives meanwhile had prac- tically given up hope he would be released by the enemy.
 Pinto. who arrived here last week on the Gripsholm, was detained at Ellis Island for questioning by the F. B. I. He plans to spend the next few days with relatives in Water bury or Naugatuck, and then will settle down to make his home with an uncle and aunt. Mir. and Mrs. Luciano Comes of IA Pemberton street. He states he will take @ job until the Army calls hin. for mili- tary service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02

related sources strongly oppose adoption of the bill on the basis of its being 'extraneous and costly out of proportion"
 According to other terms of the proposed bill the following is sought:
 "The governor shall appoint a representative from each of the following agencies as ex-officiC members of the commission: the state board of education, the Con- necticut development commission the state park and forest commis sion, the state board of fisheries an6 game, the inter-racial commission the public welfare council and the public health council. The com mission shall meet in January, April July and October of each year, on a date to be fixed by the chairman and at such other times as the chairman deems necessary. Mem bers of the commission shall serve without compensation.
 Sec. 9. Subject to the provisions of chapter 105a of the general sta- tutes, the commission shall appoint an executive director who shall be chosen for his training, ability and experience in the field of community recreation, and such other employees as are necessary for the efficient conduct of the affairs of the com mission. Said director shall act as secretary of the commission.
 "Sec. 3. The commission shall (a) furnish technical advice and as- sistance to county and local rec reational systems and recreation planning committees for the pro- motion and organization of com munity recreation and the design and operation of recreation facilities for the making of community studies and for the training of professional and volunteer personnel; tb) serve as @ clearing house for information ideas and services in the field oi community recreation and establish a loan and reference library of books and pamphlets relating to the sub ject of recreation and plans of rec. reation buildings and areas; Co co- operate with state and federal agen' cies, private recreation groups anc commercial recreational interests 1T the development of community rec reation programs and (d) organize statewide and countrywide confer. ences to discuss the problems ant consider means of improving the standards of community recreation
 Sec. 4. The commission shall make regulations for the adminis- tration of its duties and shall report to the governor annually.
 "Sec. 5. The sum o forty-two thou sand dollars is appropriated to carry out the provisions of this act fol two years.
 Sec. 6. This act shall take effect from its passage"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02

within a few days, at the Town Hall in Middlebury, a pub lie hearing will be held before the Board of zoning Appeals in con nection with the application of this company to erect second floor offices above its present plant in Middlebury, I know that you and all other civic-minded citizens of Middlebury will be interested in the background of and reason for this petition, and I hope you will devote a few moments to the contents of this letter
 Our request is for additional space to be used exclusively for administrative offices, industrial relations offices, research offices and equipment. and a small office cafeteria. It is not the intention of the company to expand manu- featuring facilities or to request permission for any new buildings or further additions to the present building for postwar purposes. With modern production methods, our present facilities of the re- quested second floors Is added will be ample for all our planned post war needs.
 You will note in the enclosed picture that the proposed second floor addition covers only about one-third Of the present plant. Upon the completion of this ad- dition and as soon as conditions permit, the company proposes to landscape the terrain surround ing the plant so that the whole area will blend into the natural beauty Of the countryside.
 There has been a rumor to the effect that the company plans a housing development in Middle bury for its workers. This is not true. The company has no inten- ton of instituting or encourag- ing such a program. If at future date, it should become necessary to arrange or provide for such housing, the company has sufii- cient property in the western DOT ton of Waterbury to satisfy all needs.
 A few months after the com pletion Of the present plant, the tax rate in Middlebury dropped from F mills to l4 mills. Last year, with an assessment of over $l, G00,000, The United States Time Corporation paid 26 per cent of all taxes collected in Middlebury. This year, with an assessment of over $2, ,700,0 ,000, 1t is likely that the company's con- tribution to the towns income will amount to over 35 per cent. The completion of the proposed addition would, of course, increase this percentage.
 Furthermore, the company ein- ploys in its Middlebury plant ap- proximately 2,500 persons who depend upon the continued op- eration o! the plant for their livelihood. The average monthly pay roll at the Middlebury plant is approximately $600,o0O.
 sincerely trust that you will give full consideration to all of these facts and that you will plan definitely to attend the public hearing. l hope you will agree that this modern establishment has been a benefit to the Town of Middlebury in many ways and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02

James OBrien. 20, 482 West Main street, was held in lieu of $l l,500 bonds for a hearing March 3 on charges of breaking ard entry after he was arraigned before Judge Charles R. Summa' in City Court this morning.
 Prosecutor Albert w. Hummel requested the continuance. stating that he expected several additional counts of breaking and entry would be placed against the accused at the conclusion of a police investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02

NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

Lieutenant Colonel William J, phelan, graduate of West Point, class of 1927, is now convaleSclng aS c result of wounds received in com- bat while serving In France, January 10, the War Department yesterday informed his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth s, Phelan, 62 Columbia Boulevard, A recent letter from Colonel Phclan said he suffered wounds of the right leg, back, head and hand,
 Edward A. Lorinovlcz, seaman first class, l8. son of Mrs. Katherine Lov. rinovlcz, Fern Hill road, Watertown, has been awarded the Purple Heart for leg Shrapnel wounds suffered in the Formosa Island area in January. He Is being treated at Naval hos pital in the Solomons, He was cm- ployed at the Waterbury Post Office prior to enlisting, February l, l944.
 Pvt. Bernard J. Migliaro has been reported missing in action in Ger many since January 2f according to War Department telegram re- ceived by his parents, Mfr and Mrs. Angelo Migliaro, l86 EaSton avenue. A graduate of 1eavenworth High school and former employe of the U, S. Time Corp. Pvt. Migliaro was graduated from the Army Special i0ed Training program at Yale university where he studied basic engineering. A brother, Salvatore, Is petty officer 2-c on a minesweeper.
 Francis P. Boudo, son of Mir. and Mrs, Joseph F. Boudo, AZ Beech street, has ben promoted from sec ond to first lieutenant with an army Signal Corps in the Philippines, his wife, Mrs. Margaret l., tYutzler) Boudo, 35 Giles street, recently learn ed. He is a graduate of Wilby High High school and was formerly em- ployed at the Scovill Manufacture ing Company, previous to entering the service g months ago and went overseas l0 sSonthS ago.
 John James McGrath, ph-m 2-c, who went overseas in January is now stationed in the Marianas, &C., cording to word received here.
 The pharmacists mate trained at Great Lakes Naval base, I'll. The son Of Prank A, McGrath, 249 sylvan avenue, he Is graduate of Crosby High School and St. Bonaventure' College, Allegheny, N Y.
 The following Waterbury officers have received temporary promo tionS, according to an announcement made by the War Department
 Joseph Gregory Halloran, Inf, "A Laurel street, first lieutenant to captain.
 Francis John Phelan, AC, l89 Woodlawn Terrace, second lieuten- art to first lieutenant.
 Private Nicholas Accousti who was reported missing in action in October, Is spending a 30-day fur tough here with his mother, Mrs. Clotilda Accousti, 224 Bishop street
 A member of the Fifth Army Blue Devil Division" serving in Italy, the soldier has received the Infantryman's Combat Badge, and two battle stars. He will report at Camp Butner General Hospital N. l C., at the end of his furlough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02

that its continued operation is to be desired. If there arc any Ques- tions pertinent to this application remaining in your mind after considering these facts, please feel free to communicate with us. Also, a copy of the companys ape plication to the Board of Zoning Appeals may be examined in the office of the Town Clerk in the Town Hall.
 Thank you very much for your interest in this matter.
 Very truly yours,
 J. Lehmkuhl
 President,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02
Hospital Bulletins

-year-Old Irving Class, lOO Sheffield street. suffered the loss Of the tip of the little finger of his right hand in an accident while playing at wood chOpping at his home yesterday. He was treated at Waterbury hospital after the acci- dent.
 George Wlehn. 39, 43 Francis street, Is under treatment at Wa terbury hospital for a back injury sustained yesterday in lifting 8 box while working at the U. 5. Time Corporation.
 James Cullen, 10. 70 Walnut street, a newsboy, was treated at St. Mary's hospital yesterday afternoon after being bitten on the left leg by dog on Laurel street.
 Mrs. Theresa Fella. 8S Garden Hlll road, was admitted to Water bury hospital yesterday for treat ment of a possible rib fracture and cOntusions suffered 8 week ago in a fall down the steps of her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02

Attending the meeting were Thomas Smith of the YMCA, Roy Begley of the Industrial Recreation society, Miss Cell Brenneis and Will liam J. Derwin recreation director tor the city park department.
 The state bill calls for appoint ment of commission made up of nine members appointed by the gov ernor of which one member from each county and one member at large shall be appointed, and at least one member as a woman.
 The sum of $2l 900 a year is sought for appropriation to defray expenses by the commission.
 It has been stated that many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02
MEMS LEAGUE HEARS
 TALK ON ELECTRONICS

A talk on electronics will be given by Quentin c. Quinn, laboratory technician fthe Connecticut Light & Power Co., at meeting of the Bunker Hill Mems league at the Bunker Hill Congregational church Monday night at o'clock. Motion pictures will be used to illustrate the talk.
 H. g. Rogers, league president, has announced the group will discuss plans for the paper salvage drive scheduled for March 25. Action to endorse the Lumbarton Oaks plan will be taken also, he stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02
$I5,OOO ACTION
 READY FOR JURY

Deliberations by superior court jury are expected to start Tuesday in the $l5,Oo0 civil action brought by Albert E. Chase. administrator of the estate of Lillian Chase of Prospect. against Francis and Paul Fitzgerald of Middlebury. The hear ing was adjourned by Judge Frank P. McEvoy yesterday afternoon un- til Tuesday at 10 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02
DECISION RESERVED
 IN DIVORCE ACTION

Decision was reserved by Super for Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy today in an uncontested divorce action brought by Irene Elizabeth Denegs McMahon of Waterbury against Philip McMahon. also of this city. The couple married April 6, 1929 The petitioner, who made charges of intolerable cruelty and habitual intemperance, asked for custody of their child, and also ali- mony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-02
U. $. M. C.

Following the capture of rele- liu by the American forces in October, Marine Cpl. Edward R. Pagan, son of MT. and Mrs. Paul R. Pagan, 63 Union street, was assigned to . small island In the Palau group with l5 other Marines to rid the island of Jap Snlpers who had escaped from Pelellu. During their l3-day stay there the Marines destroyed IA Japs, and subsequently, Christined the island "Jap-a-Day" island, accOrd- Ing to a letter received by the local Marines parents.
 Cpl. Pagan Is now believed to be with the Third AmphlbiOus corps Ut Two Jlma. During his 20 months of overseas duty, the Marine served at New Caledonia, Guaialcanal, Little Florida, Tula- gi,. Minda, and Arundel before going to Peleliu last September.
 The Marine left Crosby High school to enter the Marine Corps In March 1042, and trained at Paris Island, $. C., Quantic0, Va, New River, N. C., and San Diego, Calf.
 Pvt. Edward F. Moran, 2l, Nau- gatuck, was. killed in action Feb. ruary IS, on Luzon, according to War Department telegram received by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Bernard J. Moran, l90 North Hoadley street
 He was member of the Medical corps of the 37th infantry division which has been overseas l3 months and has been decorated several times by the President,
 Pvt. Moran was graduate of St Francis school and was employed in the U. s. Rubber Co. prior to entering the service.
 Two other brothers are reported near the front lines in Germany They are Sgt. Bernard J. Moran Jr., and Sgt. Joseph T. Moran.