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Evening star., 1945-10-18
0'Conor Announces
SO Pei. Reduction in
Maryland Income Tax
BE- the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE Oct


BALTIMORE, Oct. 18.-A so per
cent reduction in the Maryland in
come tax and a cut of l cent per
$100 valuation in the State prop
erty tax were announced last night
by Gov. O'Conor.
The tax reductions were author
lied at meeting of the Board OF
Public Works, at which reports by
State fiscal officers, covering sew
eral weeks, were considered.
The action increases the allow
able deduction on income tax re-
turns from 1878 per cent to so per
cent, and it was estimated this
would amount to a $1,i41 900 saving
for individual taxpayers.
Still Technically 2 Per Cent.
The income tax technically re-
mains at 2 per cert, and citizens
still must compute it on that basis
1t will be merely a mathematical
point, however, because after fig
uring up what they owe at 2 per
cent, so per cent reduction is al
lowed, which makes the tax ac-
tllally only per cent.
The real estate tax reduction
brings the State rate to 10 cents
per 500, lowest point since 1861
The reduction will represent saw
ing of 1924, 900 next year to property
owners, the Governor said.
The total reduction of $1,425, ,O0o
announced today brings to Sc, $780,
600 the saving in income tax and
real estate tax payments for the
calendar year 1945, Gov. O'Conor
said.
A one-third reduction in income
taxes effected at the last session Of
the General Assembly cut the State
tax burden $2.57l 900. In addition
property taxes were cut from IL
to II cents, representing saving OF
1924 900.
Taxpayers Save $4,000, 900.
The Governor said that total OF
$24, ,092, 900 had been saved taxpayers
oAASC AOo0 dc q Iooult VI IcuuCIlOllS
IN income and State real estate
leVies.
A move to initiate the cuts was in
augurated last month when ar
rangements were made for q sur
yey of State revenues and q check
was instituted on estimated savings
by departments and agencies from
current budgetary appropriations.
Evening star., 1945-10-18

gueras struck back in the hills and mountains bringing
and death to the japanese Today 100000 pnos the
barest essentials with which rebuild lives and homes Chill
dren need medicine food and clothing Gen. Romulo
resident commissioner of the Philippines will describe their
plight in the 1890 WMAL broadcast tonight You send
them mobile medical units household kits clothing milk
vtamns by giving through the Community Philip
pine War Relief and is other relief agencies.
Signal Corps Photo
Evening star., 1945-10-18
Lee Rebuked,
Hunts Proof Of
School Drinking
Promises Report
As Bourd Members
Demand Apology

Adelbert w. Lee, Board of Educa-
ton member who charged that 20
per cent of students drink at high
school games, is hunting for proof
today after fellow board members
accused him of loose" talk and de-
manded an apology.
The second major issue facing the
board meeting yesterday was settled
swiftly with decision to keep the
wartime $50 am. opening hour for
older students until the Capital
Transit Co. can supply enough
buses to handle 9 am. opening.
Mr.. Lee said he did not believe
any apology is due" regarding his
drinking charge.
I am making an investigation
and will submit a report" he said.
Shouldn't you have made the
investigation first?" snapped DR..
James A. Cannon.
only One Member"
Mr.. Lees earlier suggestion that
games be Cancelled because of drink
ing drew sharp reminder from
Mrs. Henry Grattan Doyle, presi
dent, that Mr. Lee is only one
member OF this board" Students
concerned over possible cancellation,
she said, can remember that there
are eight other board members"
Receiving reports from II princi-
pals that no drinking but some
smoking occurred at the games, the
members suggested that the no.
smoking ban might be lifted at
games. George E. C. Hayes. chair
man of the Rules Committee. said
ne would investigate.
Pressed repeatedly for proof Of
his charges, Mr. Lee admitted that
ne mad seen only several persons
and "a girl" none of whom he
knew to be students.
But I've been around enough IN
know when somebody is intoxi-
Gated" he said.
DIR. Cannon Interrupts.
DR.. Cannon interrupted with a
SAAe'S 4h1A LCC WOulU De USE
1ui around a hospital, where young
internes are always treating per-
sons for intoxication when they were
actually ILL.,"
Mr.. Lee then denied that he had
ever saio 30 per cent" of students
were drinking. He said newspape
had kicked the story around" and
that he only said students were
guilty Of excessive drinking"
Mr.. Lee used the figure 40 per
cent" to Star reporter, who tele-
phoned him last Friday expressly
to check what percentage he was
accusing of drinking. When Mr..
Lee said, Twenty per cent" the
reporter repeated the figure and
Mr.. Lee verified it.
Stating that he had seen no
drinking at two games last Friday,
Mr.. Lee said:
Since called attention to this.
there has been marked improve
ment." --,,.-.--. - 49, 81 :
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
GROUPS ASSIGNED
 TO VICTORY HOUSE
Third Week of Campaign Opens With 4O9o of
 City's Quota Secured

The Seventh War Loan Drive swung into its third week today with individual sales here approach ing 40 per cent of Waterbury's quota of $6,915,0O0. The drive will end June 30.
 Local industries pushing to meet individual quotas as early in June as possible, reported that rallies are being planned this week for all shifts.
 At the Scovill Manufacturing Company, where the quota for in- dividual sales has been set at $1 ,366 900, total sales have reached $590,- 7S6, David c. Moreland, chairman, has announced.
 Victory House on the Green will be staffed this week by the follow ing: Wednesday. students of the Scored Heart High school; Thurs day, by the Jewish War Veterans; Friday, by members of the Republi- can-American; Saturday, by the Lithuanian Council.
 The Swedish Junior League, which was in charge of Sales at Victory House on Saturday, report ed total sales of $3,500.
 Washington, May 28 - U.PD - The Seventh War Loan went into it's third week today with the indi- vidual sales totaling $2,394, ,000, ,000. including E-Bond sales totaling $1,- 491, ,OO0,0 ,0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28

a son of the late Daniel and Sarah Hallock Smith, he had lived in Wa terbury mosto his life. He was employed as a toolsetter at the U. s. ime Corp. and had worked Sat- urday, going to his cottage later. He was member of the Royal Crdre of Moose.
 He is survived by his wife, Lena (Savoy) Smith; five sons, Pvt John C., with the Army, stationed in Austria; Clayton C., Jr., Wa terbury; Arthur S., Waterbury; Cpl. Wilson Smith, with the Army in France; Charles E., appren- tice seaman, in the Navy training statoin at Sampson, N. Y, a daughter, Miss Mildred Smith, Wa terbury; a brother, Edwin Smith, Waterbury; four sisters, Mrs. George Pinney, New Priston, Conn, Mrs. Myron Barlow, Armenia, N. Y.: Mrs. Sadie Fritz and Mrs. Mary Legyet, both of Hartford; and a grandson.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row at D. m. at the Alderson fu- neral home, 70 Central avenue; Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from to and to g D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
SEVERAL C!V!L. ACTIONS F!| ED
Rutland, Vt., Man Starts Litigation Against Water
 bury Woman

Della M Kirk Lahar of Water bury was named defendant today in a $2,0OO civil action in common pleas court by William L. Scoville of Rutland, Vt. Promissory notes for $590 and $700 executed iE 1940 are the basis of the litigation.
 The notes were executed to the Rutland County National Bank, and I. V. Kirk gave a guarantee to pay, the complaint states. Kirk paid the notes and later transferred his interest," n claims against the de- fendant to the plaintiff, the writ states.
 Also filed in common pleas court today was a foreclosure action brought by Nicola Montefuscolo of Stamford against Vito and Jennie Angelone of Waterbury. Property at 178-184 Baldwin street is involved. A note for 5000 executed in 1942 is the basis of the suit. The princi- pay sum and interest due amount to $2,285, according to the court writ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
CAR0N INSTALLED
 FOR FOURTH TIME
$50 Members Attend Cere= monies at FrancO=Amer=
 iCan Social Club

Joseph H. Caron was installed as president of the Franco American Social Club for the fourth time as $50 members attended a meeting at the club rooms last night.
 John Markel was installed as first vice-president; Mrs. Romeo Du- mouchel, second vice-president; Ar mand Lacoussierre, recording secre- tary; Lillian Dumaine, assistant sec- retary; Rita Lerassium, financial secretary; Nestor Bournival, treas urer; Ernest Beloal, acted as pres ident of installations. Pierre Promo vost, professor of Wilby High school was master of ceremonies.
 Guests of honor included Honor ary President Rod Adams and mem- bers of the Franco-American Social Clubs of Meriden, Bristol, New Bri- tain and Hartford.
 A super was served and dancing followed the ceremonies. Philip Rousseld was chairman of the ar engagements, assisted by Alfred Mas sicott, Louis Leclerc, Lillian Du- maine, and Mrs. Rosanna Viellette.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
Year Old Youth
 Ordered Bound Over
Authorities Investigate Details of Auto Thefts, Burg
 laries; Long List of Cases on Docket

dered to pay $25 per week to sup pert of family; George Clarke, 30. 26 Thompson street, non-support, continued, to June 12; Emmit Dixon g, of 50 Bishop street, fugitice from justice in the state of Alabama, continued one day; Preston Jones, 40 52 Pearl street. defective brakes, continued to June 28; Judson Towne, 30, 57 East Liberty street, breach of the peace. continued to July 23; kowicz, 51, 95 Griggs street, breach of the peace, continued oJuly B; Nickolas Albino. Jr., 29, 40 Walnut street, extension, road rules viola ton, nolled for $6; William Wro- bel. 34, B Main street, Beacon Falls, road rules violation, continued one day; Donald Vitale, p, 12 Will liamS street, parking within 9 feet of an intersection, $6 bond called; Joseph Lasprogata, B, 243 Walnut strete, parking violation, $ bond called.
 In Saturdays City Court sesnion, Judge Charles R. Summa sentenced to 60 days in jail JaveS V. Mccarthy, 19, 371 Watertown avenue, who was accused of grabbing girl while she was walking with her escort on Center street early Saturday morn ing. Patrolman Edward Hurley said he came upon the accused, scuffling with the girls companion, Jerry LaChance, former member of Carlson's Marine Raiders, at Bank adn Center streets. The accused de- nied touching the girl.
 Albert H. Reihl, 30, 20 Myrtle ave- nue, was released under $1, 900 bonds for hearing June g on a charge of taking three cases of whiskey from Burns Tavern, 1861 Thomaston avenue early Saturday morning.
 Other cases: Louis Murno, 30, 57 Laurel street, illegal parking, $ bond called; James DelGobbo. 27, 3l6 Orange street, illegal parking, nolled on payment of $5; Charles F. O'Day, 36, "A John street, berach of peace, continued to June g; James Simpson, g, 523 North Main street, breach of peace, continued to June 23; John Gallagher, 33, 51 Field street, nonsupport, continued to June g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
PAST COMMANDERS IGNORED BY POST
State= Officers of Italian American War Vets At=
 tend Testimonial

Greetings of the city to many state representatives of various veterans organizations was extend ed by John Fitzmaurice, executive secretary to Mayor John s. Mona gan, at a dinner of Florio Post. Italian American War Veterans at the post rooms, 172 Bank St., last night.
 Joseph LaPorta, Daniel Summa, and Mrs. Phyllis Mangini, guests of honor, were thanked by State Comdr. Louis Palladini for their work as leaders in the posts activi- ties.
 Attending the dinner, from the Italian American War Veterans were: Comdr. John Vozzolo, Hart ford; Comd. Carl Carrubba, New Britain; Comdr. William DiSessa, Bridgeport; Comdr. James Papa, New Haven; Comdr. Fred DiFeder- ico, Derby; Mrs. Rose San Marco, president of the New Haven auxi- liary; National Auxiliary President Mrs. Julia Caporale, and State Dept. Rehabilitation Officer, Joseph Pir- rone.
 Representatives from local vet erans' organizations included Will liam Warner, Sons of Union Veter- ans; Lura Dutton, auxiliary of Sons of Union Veterans; Comdr. William Cahill, VFW; Anna Ciuitis, VFW auxiliary; Martin Thirklesden, Spanish War Vets; Fred Jackson, Veterans Council; and M. Liber- man, David L. Fannick Post, Jew ish War Veterans.
 In addition to Comdr. Palladini and Mrs. Fitz1naurice, head table guests included Rev. Roger B. T. of Trinity Church; Mrs. Mary Palladini, National Senior vice president, Italian American War Veterans; Louis Scigliano, and Comdr. Michael DiPrimo of the Floria Post.
 Eustacchio Schiappa, was chair man of the program committee and Frederick w. Palomba, toastmas- ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
RITES ARRANGED
 FOR ALBERT WEST
Well=KnOwn Figure ir Sporting Circles Died
 Saturday Evening

Funeral services for Albert James West, GA, of Al Waterville street, active for many years in athletic circles both as player and coach. will be held from the residence to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker officiating. Bur ial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown. MT. West died Satur- day night at St. Mary's hospital.
 He was born October 10, 1880, in Somerset, England, the son of Jos eph and Sarah Moore West, and come to this country 60 years ago. A resident of Waterbury for the past 21 years, he had been employed as foreman at Blake & Johnson Go. for 29 years until his retirement last August. A delegation of en- ployes will attend the rites.
 MT. West, who at one time ped- aled to New York state and back with members of bicycle club, played with numerous teams, in- cluding the Old Pastimes, the Boys club, Spaulding and North End Ath- letic club. He also played with the old Y. M. c. A. football team against Brown university.
 Later he coached the West Side Football club, St. Mary Magdalen church, Oakville, football team; Highlanders A. c. basketball team West Side Methodist basketball team and the North End Colts. His father coached the West Brothers basketball team.
 Surviving are 8 daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Wilson, Oakville; four sons, Frederick, Waterbury; Robert, Thomaston, Clifford, Waterbury, Sgt. Harvey, Chanute, H., in the Army Air Force; brother, Walter, Waterbury; sister, Mrs. Homer Waugh, Waterbury; seven grand children, and great-grandchild.
 Friends may call at the residence this afternoon md evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
Pvt McGee Is
 Back On Duty At Old Post

Fort DevenS, Mass, May 28- (UP)-Pvt. Joseph McGee of Wor- cester, back on army duty today after the revocation of his court martial sentence, said the German prisoners he hit deserved it, and I'd do it again"
 McGee said he had no complaints against the army and would remain in it at least until the end of the Japanese war.
 McGee was greeted by Col. How ell M. Estes, post commander, on his arrival from Worcester today. McGee recalled that it was here that he enlisted in the army in 1899. The soldier was assigned to the Post Headquarters Go. Motor Pool, in which he will serve as truck driver
 The 23-year-old soldier. who was dishonorably discharged and given two years at hard labor for striking nine German prisoners of war in France, received a hero's welcome when he arrived at his home in Worcester yesterday. He spent the | evening with his family and friends and returned to active duty here at midnight.
 McGee said he had received raw deal, but the order that re- leased him from prison and his re- turn to an honorable status made everything all right.
 "I'm not complaining against the army" he said. I like it and want to stay in it. A bullying Kraut prisoner called me a filthy name when ordered him to work faster on stockade we were build ing. So I hit him right on the chin with my fist. What else would you | do?"
 McGee said he was confined to quarters at Le Mans, France, fol- lowing the court-martial, but he went AWOL to rejoin his old out fit. He was wounded near Liege, Belgium, while storming an enemy pillbox with a buddy, he said.
 He said he received a silver star and the purple heart for this ac- tion while he was in French hos pital. He was arrested, he said, after he had been discharged from a hospital in England and was sent back to the United States to serve | two years at hard labor. l McGee denied he kicked or struck with his club any of the nine pris- oners in his charge. He said he struck four of them with his fists after they had refused to work and called him filthy names.
 He revealed that he was married in November 1943 to Miss Ann Sil- verman, an English girl in the WAAFS who was stationed at Dan- bury, England. He said he met his bride at dance. She is still in England.
 The young soldier was greeted in Worcester by his father Joseph McGee, a veteran of World War I, his brother John. IT, and his 14- year-old sister Eileen. His mother | is dead.
 McGee was feted at a community gathering last night by members of the I'D Veterans Association which was instrumental in getting recon sideration of his case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
FUNERALS

The funeral of George Albert France, 59, Middlebury, was held to- day at 2 p. m. from the Munson funeral home, Woodbury, with Rev. Bruce Whitaker, pastor of the Mid- dlebury Congregational church, off, ciating. Burial was in Middlebury cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Catherine sherman, 26 William street, widow of Frank E. Sherman, was held Sat- urday morning from the Mulville funeral home to the Church of the Sacred Heart where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Franklin Corrigan, assisted by Rev. John Dial as deacon and Rev. Henry Quinn, sub-deacon. A spe- cial musical program was under the direction of Mrs. Mildred Burns, church organist, and Mrs. Mildred Roach Lezotte. soloist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services conducted by Father Dial. Bearers were Joseph Brennan, Thomas Fibre, Robert Hanel, Rob- ert Bellemaire, Howard Lush and Gustav Winslow.
 Funeral services for Ebert Eugena Coley, 472 Frost Rd., was held today at 2 p. m. at the Mill Plain Union Church, with Rev. Ivy Schuff officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Thomaston.
 The funeral of Mrs Dorothy Louise (Mulkern) Way, wife of Kenneth J. Way, Long Branch, N. J., will be held today at 7:30 p. m. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave, Rev. Ivey J. Snuff, pastor of Mill Plain Union Church, officiating. Mrs. Way died Satur- day morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Joseph P. Mulkern, 13O Woodtick Rd., this city. Burial will be tomorrow at p. m., in Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.
 The funeral of Antonio Dorado 51 Olena Ave, was held Saturday morning from the Colasanto Funeral Home to St. Thomas Church where a requiem high Mass was celebrated by Rev. Thomas P. Guinan, as- sisted by Rev. James J. McSormick as deacon, and Rev. George Dyer, sub-deacon. Bearers were Carmen DiSappio, and Stephen Sprano. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery with committal services conducted by Fr. Guinan.
 The funeral of Patrick J. Dow ling, 2 Irion street, was. held Satur- day morning from the Mulville Fu- neral Home to the Church of the Sacred Heart where solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Henry Quinn, assisted by Rev. John Dial, deacon and Rev. Franklin Corrigan, sub-deacon. Seated in the sanctuary was Rev. John Sullivan, S. J., Boston, Mass. Miss Georgianna Wolff was organ ist. Mrs. Mildred Lezotte was soloist. An honorary delegation represent ing Chase Co.,, included James Gaunt. Charles Mufield, Alfred Cedarholm and Charles Joy. Burial was in Calvarp cemetery. Bearers, all of Chase Co.,, were, Robert Cur ry, Arthur Wayward, Patrick Shea and Joseph Dunn.
 Funeral services for Lieut.. Col. Thomas H. Sutliffe, who died at Nichols General hospital, Louisville, Ky, Friday, of injuries suffered in battle, will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. at the South Congregational church chapel. Rev. Dr. John c. Walker. pastor of the Second Con- gregational church, will ofiiciate. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28

Bronis Spokas, 16, Hewey street, arrested two weeks ago on charges of two automobile thefts, house. breaking, and car riflings, was bound over to Superior Court under a bond of $1,000 after his case was called before Judge T. E. Conway in city court this morning. The case had previously been continued for further investigation at request of Prosecutor Frederick w. Polomba.
 Other cases: Pau lRozum, 16, 239 Walnut street, assault and breach of the peace, continued one day; Joseph Diana, 37, 65 Field street, non-sup- port. 60 days in jail suspended, or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives, and neighbors especially the John Hancock h. surance Co.,, Priests of the Imma- culate Conception, Sisters of St. Mary's Parochial School, Virginia Flower Shop, Office and Profession al Workers. C. I. O., Automatic Screw Machine Dept. Scovill Mfg. Co. Fuse Assembly, Scovill Mfg. Co.,, for the beautiful floral tributes, sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our loving wife and mother, Mary Cushing.
 (Signed)
 MIR. THOMAS F. CUSHING.
 and FAMILY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-28
SONIA TOOL COMPANY
 PENALIZED BY WLB

Higher income taxes will be inn posed on the Somma Tool Company of 19 Brown street for granted wage adjustments contrary to national wage stabilization laws, according to an announcement by the New England War Labor Board. The sanction against the local firm is listed at $1,0OO. Eleven other New England firms have been penalized by the VILE.