The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19
Tall Tower Topics
Good Evening.
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Good Evening.
 Observations Nick zappone calling for Spring mobilization of Young Democrats to study fall "maneu- yer plans. Members of the Democratic Town Com- mittee planning their annual is it seasonal getto- gether to discuss "war, rumors of war;. Jimmy sanco dscSuntng publicity given the preseason possi Company will be loaded with talented ball players this summer Colonel Bill" Shanahan shamng much younger veterans by his daily monthly and perennial display Of enthusiasm and eagernesS for work in the
 interest Of former servicemen and servcemen homeward bound Patrolman "Cal" Marsella traffic spot in Excnange Place The former air corps major makes very imposing appearance in uniform, be it the blue of police service or the khaki of the Army Police Com missioner Ray Tanning taking his many and varied duties in his customary stride. Police problems labor problems, newspaper headaches, debates banquets communion breakfasts, and come what may, find the popular commissioner still chin up and smiling The old Starlight Spirit eh Ray Cousin Ralph Vaughn will Ie the world that the starlghts the best baseball team North Square turned out. Pine Grove now part of Fulton Park was their old playing grounds Joe Mucahy popular singer and traveller is now making the grade poet Just another one of Joes versatile accomplishments the gift of taking ordinary words and transforming them into sweet music" for the ears and mind.
 To Beneficiary, "New Dealer" and to Mrs Eva L. Parker of 55 Johnson Street send thanks for the most interesting verbal bouquets our late leader President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mrs Parker's poem 'TO Our Commander-in Chief" was very interesting and summed up many interesting facts concerning the late President, but space is sorely limited we have been unable to the dedcatory sent to the Tower The event which shocked the world occurred week tonight. America still the effects of the startling prOnouncement Press and radio have combined to render one of the greatest tributes in history To the local admirers of the beloved Chief executive we expressed thanks for their conribu- tions and their suggestions It just simply impos- sDle to crowd the statements and poems into this column.
 Brass Nuggets Don't be too hasty folks in furnish ing ootuary notices, for contrary to all suspicious rInors, or reports, Jack Maddens War Production Vet eran Association at Scovils is far from being dead issue We have been too busy to talk about ourselves ana our organization says John "but in few days we will have information and statements to show that the idea clicked nationwide We even had word from biz official in Washington that the plan had great poss bilitles We will be moving in very shortly on the second phase of our campaign and folks vou will he SurprSed!" Scovil employees have really started some thing this time. The idea of honorng men and women who have remained loyal Civilian Soldiers and who have registered in no uncertain way They will get all the credit they deserve and the Mo- unit at Scovis will be proud to tell of progress of the movement a goal of 1000 members the reported objective of the local Bar tenders Union. Never realized it took that many men 10 serve refreshments considering the fact that drug stor package stores and scores of grocery stores dispensing the desired merchandise daily CR L. company inspectors the job these days check ing busseS crews passengers and time schedules Watch ing for inspector spotter they once referred 10 them was great worry for trolley conductors and obliged to be the alert conductor had to have an aibi ready and it had to be good to click. Some great stories circulated about inspectors and their work-and their victims!
 Off the Record The Big Three" in Veterans
 
 Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars conducting their own investigations of alleged mistreatment of hospitaized servicemen and former servicemen They have been gwen the Green Light" by General Hines of the U s. Veterans Administration and instructed to put all cards on the table and pull punches the show down cOmes This unusual action was taken following a magazine writer's sweeping indictment of She governments treatment of his former charges Visits have been made to the U. S. Veterans Hospital at NeWngtOn and formal reports will be made later Outside of shortage of doctors and the fareups of couple of temperamenta nurses we will string along That ftn Vnkor H0~ pal at Newington under the present supervision of Myer Schwolshy, manager. and Major Thomas Preston, chief medical officer, is of the best hos pitals m the country. There have been unprec- edented demands made upon the personnel and the facilities and generally speaking we will state now that the hospital will hold its top rating It will be interest ing however to await the official verdict of the nves- gating groups.
 U. s. Troop Carrier Base France Promotion of Private First Class Anthony Maietto husband of Mrs. Katherine Maietto, 57 Wilkenda Avenue Water bury to corporal has been announced by headquarters Of Major General Paul L. Williams U S. Troop Carrier Forces Corporal Maetto aircraft engine mechanic assigned to Troop Carrier Service Wing commanded bv Colonel Franklin S. Henley the supply and repair men for Troop Carrier squadrons who parachuted supplies