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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
 Club Cadet

Washington, June .26.-UP)-A house military affairs subcommittee was informed today that guards who beat soldier prisoners at the Fort Lincoln, Neb., air base last year had been punished.
 Rep. Leon H. Gavin, R., Pa, told the house yesterday that an MP. had cluhbed young cadet at the base into inconsistencies ometime last year.
 Gavin, a member of the subcom- mittee which investigated the case, said the cadet, who had been court martialed for a minor infraction of the rules, had been ordered to break rocks with a short-handled sledge at 120 strokes per minute and the MP. did not believe he was working fast enough.
 Col. Herbert w. Anderson, com- manding officer at Lincoln, said last night that S/Sgt. Odus L. West, Hermitage, Mo-, had been court martialed last November on such charges and sentenced to two years imprisonment with a dishonorable discharge.
 Anderson could not say whether the soldier referred to but not named by Gavin was the one involv- ed in the West incident. Anderson also said punitive action had been instituted against several persons formerly attached to the guard after a recent investigation of past ir- regularities in treatment of pris- or ITS at the post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
Waterbury Failing In ''E" Bond Sales Drive
City Lags Behind National Individual Sales; Drive Nationwide to Be Successful Home Pride Affected

Waterbury's Seventh War Loan Drive, is still lacking one and a half million dollars which must be liquidated before Saturday night if the city's quota of $6,915,000 in Series E bonds is to be met.
 Lagging far behind national fig ures in the Mighty Seventh, chair men of bond committees throughout the city appealed to residents to buy an extra bond to push total sales to the Treasury assigned goal.
 Final Appeal
 Pointing to the fact that indi- vidual sales in other sections of the nation are breaking all records, James E. Moran, chairman Of the Mighty Seventh here, issued final appeal to Waterburians to buy bonds and keep buying them until we reach our goal" Let us not forget that the boys in the Pacific are not letting down." he said.
 To assist in the big push toward the $6,915,000 goal, which must be met within the next four days. the Democrat is today publishing coupon on Page Seven of this edi- tion for the convenience of readers who may find it difficult to pur- chase 6 bond from central issuing agents. All that is required is that the coupon be properly filled in and the bond will be promptly de- llvered to the designated address. Checks should be made payable to James E. Moran, chairman of the waterbury Finance committee.
 Lux Clock Success
 The Seventh War Loan star, to- day was attached to the Treasury flag, which waves above the Lux Clock Co.,, plant. Employees of that concern, who surpassed their quota Of $64,2l8.75, by approximately ST. 900 last Thursday, were commended by Alfred w. Jacobs, director of the Payroll Savings division of the Treasury department, for their splendid contribution toward the success of the drive.
 William F. Cahill, chairman of the Lux drive, reported employees are still buying bonds, and it is believed the total sales there will reach $80000 before Saturday.
 Chase Copper & Brass Co.,. en- rloyes have purchased S868 O66 worth of bonds, or 69 per cent of their quota, the office of Rodney Chase announced this morning Rallies are scheduled at all Chase plants throughout the remaining few days of the drive.
 Arrangements are now well un- way for the public rally, featuring a block dance, which will be spon- sored by the Scov1ll Manufactur ing Co.,, tomorrow evennig. David c. Moreland, announced.
 The event, which is scheduled to open at 2 p. m., will take place in the Scovill parking space on East Main street opposite Cherry street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
Republicans Hedging
 On City Court Places
Tactics May Upset Democrats Plan to Share Posi-
 tiOns; Decision Must Be Reached By Saturday

Final disposition of Waterbury s court situation remained static to- day with Saturday the dead-line for naming new appointees on the part of both parties.
 Sources today declared that Re- publican leaders are toying with the idea of demanding more posi- tions within the city court frame work than hitherto agreed upon. This is predicated, it is claimed, on the difficulty of the COP in de- terming whom should be dropped within their own party among the town incumbent prosecutors, Fred Palomba and Albert Hummel.
 AS reported previously local Dem ocrat and Republican leaders had agreed upon the following disposi- tion; Democrats, one judge, one prosecutor, clerk of court and as- sistant to the clerk. Republicans, one judge, prosecutor, small claims clerk, probation officer and clerical jobs.
 It is expected that Judge John L.. Gaffney recent Democrat appointee to the top post and re-appointed Judge Charles Summa will confer on the disposition according to re- spective party leaders terms.
 Catch in the proposed agreement is the fact the city court now is packed fully with COP appointees Should the Republicans refuse to relinquish certain posts, the Demo- crats can do little but agree to the terms, for should they disagree and fail to reach favorable decision the can simply retain the posts they now hold. Final disposi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
AWOL SOLDIER
 ESCAPES PENALTY
Judge Suspends Sentence on Theft Charge to Per-
 init Army to Take Over

Robert L. Copney, 20, of Brook lyn, N. Y, AWOL from the Army, was given a suspended eight-month jail sentence in superior court to- day by Judge John A. Cornell and then was turned over to Army au- thorities for court martial proceed ings.
 Copney pleaded guilty to charge of taking a motor vehicle without the permission of the owned, June 10, from a parking place in Nauga- tuck.
 Assistant States Attorney Walter w. Smyth told the court the ac- cused came to Waterbury on leav- ing his camp, and later decided to go home to Brooklyn. He walked to Naugatuck and took the parked car, the prosecutor related.
 When Ccpney reached the first toll point on the Merritt parkway he was stopped and disclosed he was without funds. A state police officer was called by the toll sta- ton operator, and then Copney was arrested.
 Army representatives took Cop ney from the courtroom when the sentence was imposed.
 Luther Butler, 40, of Waterbury, who is charged with perjury for giving false testimony in the di- vorce hearing last year of Avery Blocker, Jr., pleaded not guilty, and selected jury trial. The case was continued to the September crim- inal term.
 Blocker was sentenced to jail earlier this morning on a similar charge. Blocker is free under bond.
 Judge Cornell agreed to reduce the bond from $10,0OO to $7,5OO in the case of Ronald Basil, 20, of Naugatuck, who pleaded not guilty last June to morals charges. Basil, a soldier, was brought from New Haven county jail to the court in today. The case was con- tinued. Basil's attorney stated he believed his client would be able to raise the bond.
 The prosecutor indicated the re- criminal cases on the June docket would have to go over until the fall term. All of the accused nave asked for jury trials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
LEAGUE CHANGES
 DATE OF MEETING

The regular meeting of the Cath olic League of Wolcott, scheduled for July at 6:30 D. m. at Grove Beach, Lake Hitchcock, will be held July 10. Following the meeting, a pot luck supper, games and swim ming will be enjoyed Miss M. M. Donahue, with an assisting ccm- mittee, is in charge of refresh ments. The work of the league in attempting to establish a mission church in Wolcott has aroused vide spread attention. Letters have been received by league members from distant friends and former resi- dents expressing approval of the action. At the last meeting, a let ter was read by a member from his sister, who is a nurse in Ire land, commenting the work of the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
Emergency Nippon Farley Tomorrow

San Francisco, June 26- (UP)-The totalitarian Nippon political association called on Premier Baron Kantaro Suzu- ki's government today to take stronger action" in coping with the war crisis and ar ranged for an emergency con- ference with Suzuki and his ministers tomorrow.
 Criticizing the government indirectly for it's conduct of the war, leaders of the political association, Tokyo radio said, met in executive conference late today after Suzuki issued 8 statement warning the Jap anese people their decisive hour was at hand.
 Suzuki told the nation that "the life and death of any in- dividual is no longer worth giving consideration" He called on his people to offer their lives "tO the eternal cause of our country"
 Previously he had announced that he would not resign the premiership when Okinawa was lost. But today the politi- cal association, headed by fascist-minded Gen. Kiro Min ami, urged" the government to take stronger action Gin cop ing with the present situation arising out Of the Okinawa battle."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
OBITUARY

GOULD-George Samuel Gould 69, of 51 Ridgewood street died this morning at Waterbury hospital. Born in North Adams, Mass, he had resided here for the past 35 years. He was a former employe of the New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad, retiring about four years ago.
 He is survived by daughter, Miss Geraldine I. Gould, this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Thursday afternoon, time to be an- nounced later. Burial will be in Friends may call at the funeral Evergreen cemetery, Watertown. home tomorrow from 3 to and ' to g p. m.
 BAUSER-John G. BauSer, former Waterbury resident, died in New York City, June 20, after a short illness. He operated chain markets in Waterbury 20 years ago when he moved to New York City.
 Survivors are his wife, Con- stance Uawson) Bauser; a son, Harold G., Jamaica, Long Island, N. Y.; daughter, Mrs. James Corrigan, Stony Point, N. Y.; three grandchildren; a brother, Joseph, Detroit, Mich; and sister, Miss Anna Bauser, New Haven.
 The funeral was held Saturday morning from the Cooke funeral home, New York City, to Our Lady of Lourdes church in that city. Burial was in St. Raymond's cem- etery, New York.
 GOODMAN-Francis Goodman, six months-old son of Thomas R. and Louise Crochette Goodman, 413 Willow street. died last night at St. Mary's hospital.
 Besides his parents, he is sur vived by two brothers, Robert and Thomas, Jr.; three sisters, Joan, Mary Louise and Anna Marie.
 Private funeral services will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The child's father is photographer for the Waterbury American.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
.KATZMAN ESTATE
 TOTALS $25,lS3

An estate of $25, ,18326 was left by the late Tillie Katzman, accord ing to an inventory filed today with the office of Probate Judge Patrick Healey. The estate was made up of $21 078 in real estate and s4,- 10526 in personal property holdings. Appraisers were Morris Griner and Samuel L. Greene.
 Real estate holdings of the de- ceased consisted of the following property: easterly side of Willow street, S3 ,230; westerly side of Mill street, $4,0oO; two pieces on the easterly side of French street, s. 798 and $500; westerly side of French street $2,000 and property at 28 Prospect avenue, West Ha- ven, $3,700.
 Deposits held in local banks amounted to s1,914 with postal sav- ings accrued at Sl024 U. s. Bond holdings amounted to $957. House. hold effects and other holdings to- taled S320.
 The testator died April 6, 1945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
NOTICE OF APPEAL
 PLACED ON RECORD

Two separate appeals from pro- bate, on the estate of Eveline T. Morris, were filed in superior court today. One was entered by Alkaline A. Watkins of Medina, Ohio, indi- vidually and as administrative of the estate of Georgianna Todd Parker, and Franklin D. Parker of Lorain, Ohio. The other was filed by Edwin s. Todd of Southington, who had been named a sa remain derman in the will. A one sixteenth share in the esetate had been allow ed for Todd, while the other ap- pellants were not named as bene- ficiaris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
Labor Tieups Based Up Bit
BY UNITED PRESS

Detroit war production faced a
 threat of citywide maintenance
 workers strike today as labor tie-
 ups eased elsewhere in the nation.
 A meeting of the Detroit main- i tenance, construction and power
 house workers council (CIO) ad-
 journed stormy four-hour session
 last night after tabling motion
 to call out 38,000 maintenance work
 CTS. Union leaders, however, ex-
 pressed their determination to go
 ahead with walkout plans without
 the formality of strike call.
 The dispute, arising out of jur- isdictional row with the AFL over reconversion jobs, affected approx imately 30,00o maintenance and
 production workers. Other strikes brought the total idle to approxi- mately 37,000 in Detroit.
 In Chicago officers of the h. dependent Chicago truck drivers union ordered members to return to their jobs Ellis T. Longenecker, office of defense transportation manager of HOO government-seized lines, said 10-day tieup had been broken.
 Movement of war material was on current basis, Longenecker said, and backlogs of stalled civilian sup plies rapidly were being reduced fol- lowing the back-to-work order.
 Detroit's inter-union battle was touched off last week when the CIO council and the AFL building trades council both demanded that their members be used exclusively on reconversion construction and installation projects.
 The AFL group ordered its work CTS off a $4,500,000 reconversion job at five Chrysler plants, and the CIO countered with a strike of HOO maintenance workers in two Pack ard plants. Three plants of the Budd Wheel Go. Also were closed by a walkout of key maintenance crew men.
 In other Detroit plants, 4,OO0 workers remained away from their posts at the Ford Motor Cos river Rouge plant; 1,50O were on strike at Stinson, Aircraft; 975 at Aeronau- tical Products Co.,; 100 at Hudson Motor Co.,, and 700 at 12 lumber companies. Some 1900 workers were engaged in showdown at the Fed eral Mogul Corp.
 Federal seizure was considered im- at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.,, in Akron, O., where some 16,500 workers voted for the third time yesterday to continue their strike. Two other Ohio disputes at the Acklin Stamping Co.,. Toledo, ard the Universal Cooler Co.,, Mari on. were referred to the National | Labor Relations Board for settle ment.
 A strike of 80 AFL truck drivers a separate contract in place of their joint agreement with three Metropolitan papers yesterday | forced the Pittsburgh Press to sus- pend publication. Editor E. T. Leech said the paper would not be printed for the duration of the strike.
 Maintenance workers at the Penn sylvania Electric Co.,, registered heir intention of striking July 5, unless the War Labor Board ap- proved their demands for wage in- 'reases. The strike, if called, would ut off power ot 43 cities from Erie, Pa, to Deep Creek Md.
 In other Pittsburgh area disputes workers remained away from their obs at the Carnegie Illinois com- ,any, American Brake Shoe com- ,any and the Anchor Hooking l Glass company, A strike at Alcoa, cononsburgh, was settled last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
FUNERALS

Funeral services will be held fol Peter Garbukas, husband of Mrs Eva Garbukas, from the home, TAG
 Washington avenue extension to.
 morrow at 8:15 a. m. to St. Joseph! church for solemn high Mass oi requiem at g. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery Friends may call at the residence this afternoon and evening.
 Funeral services for James Dews 82, 466 West Main street, will be held from the Alderson Funeral Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue thursday at Il a. n., with Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Sec ond Congregational church, ofnciat- ing. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to g p. m. and tomorrow from from 3 to 5 and 7 to g p. m.
 Funeral services for John Mes kunas, 91 Congress avenue, will be held tomorrow at 9:15 from the Stokes Funeral Home, 694 North Riverside street, to St. Joseph's s church for requiem high Mass at 10. Burial vii be in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Maria (Bar- bierD Mancini, 147 Bishop St. will be held tomorrow at a. m. from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church for a solemn high Mass at 9:45. Burial vii be in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the funeral home tod"y from ? to 10 D. m.
 The funeral of John Halagovich 59, Torrington, was held this morn ing from the Deliniks funeral home l7 Congress avenue, to St. Marv's Russian Greek Orthodox church at g where services were conducted bv Rev. Peter Dzubay, pastor. Music was under the direction of Val cry Ivanoff, choir master. Burial
 was in the family plot in St. Mary's Russian Greek Oothodox cemetery.
 Bearers were George Solomon, ST. John Began, George Popovich, Mi chael Susla, George Machnick and John Laver.
 The funeral of Joseph Lombardo, 56, also known as Tessi, of 3 Easton avenue, will be held from the Co., lasanto funeral home, 932 Bank street, tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock, to St. Lucy's church where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g. Burial will be In Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Christine E. Farley, wife of Joseph s. Farley, Cheshire road. Prospect, will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, Thursday at $50 a. m. to St. Thomas's church for solemn high Mass of requiem at 10. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this eve hing and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 Private funeral services for Bar para Duer, infant daughter of John and Yolanda (ErcolD Duer, 15O Bridge street, will be held at the Mulville funeral home with burial n Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
SCOUT CONFERENCE
 CLOSING TONIGHT

The Girl Scout conference, which has been meeting for the past four days at Camp Wequapauset, Wa tervllle, will be ended this morning. terv..le, ended this morning.
 The conference was attended by 70 delegates and 12 adults. Yester- days program included a cookout at p. m. supervised by eNw Haven Girl Scouts, and square dance session. Eugene Megin, Wolcott, called the figures for the dances, accompanied on the accordion Ny Patricia Strileckis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26

Violence flared briefly at Elk lardt Ind, yesterday when some 50 non-strikers attempted to force their way through picket lines around the northern Indiana Brass Co. Five members of the United Construction Workers Union (UMW) were injured slightly in the row. which was broken up by a police brigade with tear and gas bombs.
 A strike of 800 workers at the Bantam Bearings Divisions plant of the Torrington company, ,South Bend, Ind, was renewed last night when UAW-CIO leaders charged the company with violating it's promise to reinstate two workers Their dismissal caused the orig inal strike June II.
 Elsewhere minor strikes against company management and the VILE kept an unestimated number of workers away from their jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
New Bridge Flooring
 Project Undertaken
Work on Washington Avenue Structure Must Be Com
 pleted By August 20; City Expending $25,O0O

Replacement of the old wooden flooring on the Washington Avenue bridge over the Naugatuck rivR' was started this week by the Dad dona Construction Company. All streets leading to the span have been posted with signs notifying motorists and pedestrians that the bridge is under construction. Under the terms of the contract entered into between the city and the Dad dona concern the work was to be started une 27th and must be con- pleted by August 20.
 Failure fo the contractor to finish the work in this period would allow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
TESTIMONY GIVEN
 IN CIVIL ACTION

Additional testimony was present. ed in Comr.on Pleas Court today in the civil action of James Atkins against Ella Iucian The case had been partially ried last week Judge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
Marriage
 Intentions

David Walter MacCasland, 462 Wolcott street. and Mary Bal chunas, 280 Plank road.
 Bayard Quinn, Ithaca, N. Y. and Charlotte Benedict, g Fox street.
 Luther Miles Hancock, R. F. b. 5, Newington, and Lenore Heffer- nan Brennan, 34 Fairfield avenue, Hartford.
 Prospero Joseph Dente. 705 Vil- la avenue, Bridgeport, and An gelina Grace Tartaglia, 35 Bond street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26

Friday August 3rd, was an- nounced today as the date of the annual pilgrimage of the Water bury Retreatant band to Mt. Manresa, Staten Island. As in former years it is expected that this city will achieve its distinc- tior of long standing of sending the largest attendance, the great est distance of any band identi- fled with the retreat house.
 Groups of business, professional men, flremen, policemen and col- lege students from New York city and vicinity are affiliated with the movement that brings dele
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
Full Weather Report

Boston. June 26- (UP) New England weather forecast:
 CONNECTICUT and R H ID F. ISLAND - Rain ending followed by clearing and cooler tonight. Wednesday fair with comfortable temperatures. Northeast backing to north inds tonight.
 MASSACHUSETTS - Rain end- in gtOnight followed by clearing toward morning. Wednesday fair W with comfortable temperature. Cooler tonight. Fresh to strong northeast winds near the coast tonight backing to north toward morning and diminishing. Lowest for Worcester tonight about BS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
NOTICE

On and after this date June 26th I will not be responsible for con tracts other than those contracted by my self.
 (Signed)
 FRANCIS F. ROTELLA,
 15S Oak Street, 6-26-a Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26

gations each weekend the year around to the famous Staten Island retreat house.
 For number of years Water bury and New Haven have been associated as one band in provid- ing the group for the first Fri day weekend in August. It is expected that about 10 Water burians will participate this year
 As in former years, Rev. Thomas Moore, director, will vel come the re:reatants to Mt. ManreSa. Father Moore was classmate of the late Mayor Vim cent Scully and has visited Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26

terbury on several occasions.
 Officers of the local band in- clude James J. Hennessy, presi- dent; John Greco, vice-president; James w. Barrett, treasurer, and Raymond c. ONeil, secretary.
 The 1945 committee of arrange ments include the officers and Joseph F. Kenney, Frank x. Keefe, Maurice Carey, John Mates, William H. Butler, Will liam T. Harrington and Carl De- menske.
 The band will leave Friday morning, August 3, and will re- turn Sunday evening and Mon- day morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26

Kokoma, Ind. (UP)-This years freakish Midwestern spring weather has fooled even fruit tree, Will liam Gaskin of Kokomo reports. One of his pear-trees, already cov- cred with one-inch fruit. has begun to blossom again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26
MAJOR PERRIELLO
 PRESENTED MEDAL

With the Seventh Army in Ger many-The Bronze Star medal has been presented to Maj. Robert G. Perriello by Major General Edward H. Brooks, VI Corps commander.
 Major Perriello, graduate of the University of Connecticut, is the son of MT. and Mrs. P. M. Perriello, HOP West Main street, Waterbury Conn.
 He has been overseas 27 months.