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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Rites Held TodoyFo ME- SLovin
 Former City Nall
 Associates Attend
 Services

The funeral of Michael r. Slavin, deputy Democratic registrar of vot- CTS for 25 years and an employ of the City of Waterbury for more than 30 years, until his retirement, in June, 1914, was held this morn- ing at 10:15 from his home, 46 Spen- cer avenue, to the Immaculate Con- ception church. A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. George Reilly, assisted by Rev. Phil lip Hussey, deacon and Rev. Rich ard Phillips, sub-deacon. Rev. Thomas B. Gloster of Bridgeport, Rev. John McGrath. Thomaston, and Rev. Lawrence Skelly were seat- ed in the sanctuary
 Special music was directed by F. F. Harmon and William O'Brien was soloist. An honorary delegation, representing the City of Waterbury was headed by Mayor John s. Mon- agan and John P. Fitzmaurice, eX- ecutive secretary. The honorary bearers were; Col. William Shan ahan, John Howard. Deputy Fire Chief, Stephen Bloomfield, John Ryan, former, Fire Marshal, D. J. Lahey and Representative, Daniel J. Mahaney. Included in the delega- ton, representing the Registrars office were; Albert Taller, Michael Bergin, Peter Dunais, George Hynes, John Kilduff, Robert Stone, Peter Lynch, Thomas McLarney, and Jo- seph McGuinnis. Burial was in the family plot in old St. Joseph's cen1- etery, with committal services con- ducted by Father Gloster, assisted by Father Reilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Youth s Case Continued In CityCourt
 URinviied Dinner
 Guest SpoiIs
 Christmas Dinner

Arthur Larriyee, l6, of A Willow street, received a continuance until tomorrow on charge of theft of q car when arraigned before Judge John L. Gaffney in City Court this morning.
 James Lombardo. 38, of PA Long Hill road, received a 50 day sus- pended sentence on a charge of breach of the peace after his arrest yesterday on the complaint of his wife who testified that the accused, from whom she has been separated for five months, entered her home yesterday and beat her up. She said that the man after eating a Christ mas dinner to which he was not in vited, threw the leftover food at her.
 Other cases: Harry Johnson, 30, 0: 2O1 Willow street, violation of probation, nolled; Theresa Ander- son. 29, of 651 Frost road, passing a red light nolled for $6; Michael Devino, 25 of 765 Highland avenue, failure to grant the right of way, nolled for $6; Arnold PernerewSki, 32, of 13o1a Griggs street, assault and breach of the peace; noiled; John Opalenick, 56, of 10 Elmer ald street, intoxicatlon and breach of the peace. nolled for SIG on the former charge and nolled absolute on the latter, and Giuseppe Peru gini, 43, of Middlebury; violation of the rules of the road; nolled.
 At the Christmas day session ot City Court, heard before Judge John l. Gaffney, Joseph Weta, 29, of 28 West street, Naugatuck, received a fine of $100, $49 of which was re- initted when he was found guilty ot operating a motor vehicle while his license was under suspension.
 Other cases on the Christmas docket were:
 Miss Mary White, 31, alias Mary Waitkunas,. 96 Charles St., charged with operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor, con- tinued to Saturday. Miss White was arrested by Motor Patrolman Matthew Kosky, and Philip Teta following an accident on South Main St. yesterday. Armond L. Col ella, 19, 1880 Thomaston Ave- charged with violating the rules Of the road, nolled on payment of $6; Joseph A. Pelletier, 31, r Field St., breach of the peace. nolled. Pelle- tier was arrested by Patrolmen John Driscoll and Dennis Lynch after they reported that the ac- cused broke window on Bishop St.
 Also Joseph Pawlowicz, 41, 35 Woodbine St., Union City, charged with violating the state parking law,'$6 bond called; James J. Bra ziel. "A, Box 63, City Hill St, road rules, nolled on payment of $6; Robert Cordeau, IT, 367 South Main St., operating vehicle with de- fective equipment nolled on pay ment of SIP. On a charge of having no tail lights on his car, Cordeau was given a nolle on payment of $6. Stanley WaitkuS, 35, 83 South Leonard St., road rules, nolled, $6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26

accidents with gradually rising temperatures.
 State Records 31
 sConnecticut's death toll for the Christmas Holiday weekend mount ed to 31 today with the Christmas Eve fire at Niles Street Convales- cent Hospital in Hartford taking F lives. It was the largest holiday cas- uaHy list within memory.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest H. White and their four sons perished in a fire which started from an oil burner at their home Monday morning. Their six-years-old daughter, Janet, 5, was the sole survivor of the fire.
 At Waterbury, David Lyons, 63. and his wife, SO, were found dead Tuesday in their gas filled apart ment. A burner on the kitchen gas stove was found open.
 Dies From Injuries
 Earl A. Ashcroft, 50, Hamden, died Tuesday from injuries suffered when he was struck by ; : automo- bile at Orange. Benjamin F. Parker,
 
 Fairfield, was the driver of the car.
 Other deaths were caused by a fall, asphyixiation from a piece of roast beef, suicide and 2 highway accidents.
 Nine violent deaths occurred in Massachusetts, five of them high way fatalities.
 Tn Maine, three died in highway accidents, two in a fire and one by suicide and in Rhode Island there were two highway fatalities. In Yer mont there was one highway fatal ity in addition to the staying of Henry Teelon, 4s-year-old taxi driv- CT whose stabbed body was discoV- cred on a barbed wire fence nine miles from Rutland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Appeal Token OnAdmission Of Clark Will
Five Cousins
 Seek Court Nearing

An appeal from probate was taken in Superior Court today by five cousins of the late Mrs. Sarah J Clark. whose will was admitted to Probate Court Nov. %. The value of the estate is estimated at about $50 600.
 The appellants are Elizabeth Pouard, Jeannetie Slade. Sarah J. Howard. RooeTi B. Callahan. all Of Waterbury and William Welch oi West Haven. The cousins. together with Gordon Callahan oi Water vile. had contested admission Of the Will.
 Chief beneficiary under terms Of the wiil. is Helen NJ Critchon. Mrs. Ciark's housekeeper. Jewelry was willed 10 Helen l.. Stoddard. Marion Green, and Mrs. Critchon ard property Was bequeathed to Elizabeth Pouard. George Callahan JeaEnette Slade. Miss Stoddard, Ruth N. Hill and Mrs. Critchon. and the will stated that the residue should go to the housekeeper.
 The will, drawn July II. was ad- mitted by Judge Luke Stapleton Of Cheshire, following lengthy hear !ngs. A $200 bond was posted today on the appeal. with Attorney Mi.- chel Meyers as surety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26

operated within 1900 feet Of the de- aired location.
 The other petitioner appeals from denial Of a permit for ii3 Lounsbugy street The commission had ruled that the place was unsuitable, that the neighboFsaood was of residential character. and that because Of the number of existing permits, another one would be detrimental to public interest.
 The appellant charges the com- mission acted "arbitraFily. illegally, In abuse Of discretion and contrary to law"
 Damages of s2.5Oo were claimed by Edna Leary of Waterbury as the result of injuries sustained in a stairway fall at i746 East Main street Nov. l3. Sarah and Max Win ig. owners of the property. which has an entrance at Englewood av- enue. were named defendants.
 Cutler CO. Of Greenfield. Mas, filed s400 action against Joel and Helen Nichols of Woodbury, over an alleged debt Of $29l.4i. The concern does business as the Southbury Grain Co. of Southbury.
 The Colonial Trust Co.,, of Water bury instituted a S105 promissory suit against Roosevelt E. Films, An- nie L. Films. and Rheta Carter, all of this city.
 Frank Vaughn. Jr., and Muriel Vaughn, both of aWterbury. were named defendants in a $400 promis- sory note suit by the Empire Loan Corp, of Waterbury.
 Withdrawal papers were filed in the $2,00 sidewalk fall suit brought by, Marfisa Cuculo of Waterbury against the City of Waterbury. The plaintiff had sought recovery for in- juries sustained Feb. II, 1914 in a fall near 25s South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Prompt Action Pledged sks Congressional Whips Promise to Promote
 Presidents s Program

WashlnetO Dec. 26-tUP)-Con' gresNonal leaders agreed today 70 press for action on President Tru- mans legislative program as soon ss Congress returns Jan. i4 from its holiday recess.
 Al the top of the list they placed the Presidents request for addition al unemployment; compensation, universal military training, labor dispute iaci-flnding boards and merger of the armed forces.
 Prompt action also was expected on legislation to rescind some S5l,- 800 o00.O in war appropriaAnos. Congress passed such a bill before the recess but Mr. Truman vetoed lt because O! a rider 10 transfer U. s. Employment Services to state con- trol.
 Congressional sources believed MT. Truman would win this first veto challenge to Congress. They felt the House might vote to override the President and pass the original bill but that the Senate would sustain him.
 May Drop Fight
 Sen. Scott W. Lucas. fD.-Ill), a leading proponent Of early return Of U. s. Employment Services to the states, said he might drop his fight as result Of the veto. He was doubt ful fl the Senate would override the Presidents action.
 Rep. Albert J. Engel, R.-Mich) who favors prompt return of em- ployment services, said the Presi- dents position may precipitate a fight over further extension of his war powers.
 Engel said State Employment of- fees originally were shifted to Fed eral control under the Second War Powers Act and would revert upon expiration of the recent six-months extension of the Presidents wal powers.
 We would probably refuse to ex- tend them again and he can't veto that, Engel said.
 Merger Bill Expected Soon
 Legislation to merge the armed forces may be ready for Sc: te con- sideration within two or three weeks after the recess. Sen. Edwin c Johnson, D.-Colo), predicted the Senate Military Affairs Committed would approve merger bill by Feb
 Speaker Sam Rayburn said one oi the first orders of business in tht House would be expanded unemploy- ment compensation benefits. The Senate passed a bill complying 1T part with MT. Truman's requests bu it was sidetracked by the Houst Ways and Means Committee.
 Senate and House committees have conducted hearings on the Presi dents proposals for labor fact-find ing boards and universal trainin, and may vote on them late in Janu ary.
 Meanwhile Congress is looking for ward to busy year.
 Tax Bills Due Awaiting consideration are bills ol full employment" stockpiling o strategic materials and surplus shil disposalall requested by MT. Tru l man.
 Such routine bus controversia matters as new tax and appropria tions bills also will get attention shortly after the new session opens
 The administration also hopes t, get a low-cost housing program higher minimum wages, establish e,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Fingerprints May Lead to Slayer

Rutland, Vt., Dec. 26'-(UP)- Blood smeared fingerprints dis covered in the abandoned cab of Henry Teelon, 45-year-old taxi driver, may lead to his slayer, police said today.
 Teelon's stabbed body was dis covered at dawn Monday hanging over a barbed wire fence nine miles from here and his empty cab was found on nearby highway with bloody fingerprints on the ignition key.
 Police theorized that Teeion was stabbed after he had been hit on the head with a bottle. His wallet containing $200 was missing al- though $50 was found in his pockets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
oostGuord To End Role
 Peocetime Work
 To Be Resumed

Washington, Dec. 26-UP)-The Coast Guard, which played an im- portant war role as part of the Navy, will be returned next month to it's peacetime position as a branch of the Treasury Department it was learned today.
 Preliminary details of the trans fer already have been worked out by the Treasury and Navy Depart ments. A conference may be held later this week between Navy Secre- tary James Forrestal and Treasury Secretary Fred Vinson to arrange a specific transwer date.
 The shift vii lbe announced for mally by President Truman.
 The Coast Guard was transferred from the Treasury to the Navy by an executive order of President Roosevelt on Nov. l, 1941. Since that time, the Coast Guard parti- cipated in every major amphibious operation, supplied invasion troops, directed air-sea rescue operations, guarded ports and supervised load ing of munitions.
 Under the Treasury, the Coast Guard will resume it's peacetime work of coastal and Port Patrol aiding ships in distress and pro- viding aids to navigation. The serc- ice also will maintain navigation aides mad will perform ice patrol during the Winter months.
 The Coast Guards peak wartime strength was 172,0O0 personnel, in- cluding Spars-the Women's Auxi- liary organization. By Dec. IS, How ever, Coast Guard personnel total ed little more than 100000 because of demobilization. Many of it's ships principally small, fast cutters, al- ready have been decommissioned by the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Child Fund
 Under Way

Meriden, Dec. 26-CUP)--Janet White Fund was begun today to as- sure the future Of the slx-year-old girl who was the sole survivor of a fire which took the lives of her parents and four brothers on Christmas Eve.
 Mir. and Mrs Ernest H. White died at hospital from burns suf- fered in their futile efforts to rescue their four boys, aged three months to II years, as flames roared through their home. The blaze was believed to have started from an oil burner.
 Janet. who had not been told of the tragedy, was staying with her neighbor. Herbert Neville, who res- cued her from the fire. Christmas presents poured into the Neville home. mostly from strangers who left gifts at the door for the little girl without telling their names.
 The Janet White Fund was being raised by the Meriden Patrolmen's Benefit Association in cooperation with The Meriden Record. Two hundred dollars was donated by the two sponsors to start the fund.
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Continued from Page D when the new date for death in the electric chair is set.
 Two Routes Remain
 Only two channels for escape re- main for the convicted slayer, it was determined today when Public Defender Edward T. Carmody an- nounced he will not file a motion for re-argument of the case before the high court of the state, which last Wednesday sustained the trial courts decision.
 A petition to the State Board of PardonS will be forwarded as soon as the new date for execution is set. Carmody will ask for commit tation of the sentence to life im- prisonment If that move fails, then an appeal to the United States Su- preme Court in Washington will be the last resort.
 Carmody said today that no fac- tor which could be made a basis for motion for re-argument could be found in the Zukauskas case. He said he and his special assistant, Attorney w. w. Gager made an ex- tensive study. and decided they had no basis for filing of such motion.
 Date Almost Definite
 Justice Maltbie set the special hearing for the January term on Jan. or at such other time or times as may prove necessary or proper" However, since no further motion will be filed in Hartford, it is ex- pected the hearing will be definite for Jan. 8.
 The original death sentence was imposed for April 20, but was stayed when Zukauskas filed his appeal. The original sentence had been im- posed by the late Judge Frank P. McEvoy, Judge Howard Alcorn, and Judge King, following three week trial.
 Justice Maltbie in his communica- tion to the local court points out that ZukauSkas was convicted of first degree murder and that the high court found no error in the trial on appeal.
 Slain In 1914
 Mrs. Plungis was slain Nov. l, 1914 and her bullet-ridden, naked body was found in a shallow grave near lonely Middlebury bridle path three days later, after Zukauskas confessed and led police to the burial spot.
 zukauskas, married and father of two children, testified at the trial that he had been infatuated" with Mrs. Plungis, mother of two children and that he shot her fin 8 rage" when she allegedly threatened to re- veal their relationship and deprive him of his police job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26

permanent Fair Employment RFses ticeS commission. eStablsh a Fed- eral Bureau of Scientific Research and raise the pay oi members of Congress and Federal employees.
 Mixed with domestic Issues will be such controversial international questions such as the proposed e4.- 00O00.000 loan to Great Britain, and repeal Of the Johnson Act prO- hibiting private loans to world wag one debtor nation6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Dutch Officials Join in Farley

London, Dec. 26.-(UP)-Prime Minister Willem Schermerhorn Of the Netherlands arrived by plane at Croydon airfield today for d!s- cussions with British officials Of the Indonesian situation.
 His party was to include H. J. Van Nook, lieutenant-gove-nor general of the Netherlands East Indies, who recently returned from Java to report to his govern nent.
 Dutch sources were hopeful the conference could map final set- tiement of the Indonesian issue. They said the situation in Java was somewhat eased" and that talks were continuing with h. donesians who have been oppos- ing return of their country to Dutch rule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Subs Crew Takes Dip in lev Water

Hampton, N H., Dec. 26 (UP)-Four crewmen of the U. S. Submarine Sea Poacher took a Christmas Day dip in- to the icy waters of the Taylor River-but not in the sub.
 The sailors were passengers in an automobile which plung- ed through the guard rail of a bridge over the river. All were rescued by another sailor and treated for immerS.Cn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26

Naugatuck, Dec. 26.-John Mor- oney of May Avenue, member of the Naugatuck Fire Department, was honored at birthday party recently at his home, given by fellow members.
 - Attending were: MT. and Mrs. Francis Calvin, Mir. and Mrs. Ed ward Calvin, MT. and Mrs. Michael Murray, MT. and Mrs. John Began, Capt. and Mrs. James Grant, Mir. and Mrs. Francis Kelly, Mrs. Andrew O'T0ole, Miss Carrier Moore and Norma Bulat- kies. Charles Wilson provided en- fertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
MlDDLE LEBURY C0rresondent: Nancy Riley;
 Telephone 4-64lO.

Middlebury, Dec. 26-No Red Cross sewing will be done today in the town hall.
 Eugene Blanchette, U. s. Army, son of MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Blan- chette of Yale avenue, is spending a furlough with his parents.
 MT. and Mrs George Schuster, have with them their daughter, Beverly, student at the University of Connecticut.
 Harland Crooker, Jr., student at Carson-Long Military School, is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Har- land Crooker of Yale avenue.
 Bernard Peterson, U. s. Navy, will leave Thursday for duty following a 12 day leave, spent with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Bernard Peter son of Yale avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Bremen Respond To Three Alarms

Bremen responded to three alarms today. The first was re- ceived at Headquarters at l2:l6 a. m. The flooded lobby of the Strand Theatre, East Main street, caused a short circuit which brought out the firemen in charge of Deputy Chief Stephen Bloomfield. An over heated f1ue pipe was responsible for slight blaze at the home of Mrs. Leona MarcAurele, 175 Sher- man avenue, at 12:58 a. m. Chief Thomas Cavanaugh was in charge of the three pieces of apparatus which responded to the call. A de- fective sprinkler system at the A. M. Larson Co.,, Bank street, caused an alarm at 7:10 a. m. No damage was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Full Weather Report

Boston, Dec. 26-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 CONNECTICUT and RHODE IS- 1and&-ClearinE tonight. Thursday generally fair. Somewhat colder.
 Massachusetts-Pa cloudy in the BerISshires otherwise clearing tonight. Thursday generally fair. Somewhat colder.
 EastpOrt to Block Island-Dest- erly winds 25-35 miles per hour to- night and Thursday. Partly cloudy with visibility improving to good tonight. Southeast storm warnings changed to small craft warnings mt IF noon today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Purse Snatcher
 Escapes by Bus

A black purse, which contained about SIS, was snatched from the hand of woman who gave her name as Mrr. Brennan. of r Gill bert street. The woman told De- tective Paul Moynihan that, as she stood in Exchange Place early last night, a man came up to her, snatched the purse and fled aboard a New Haven bound bus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Electric Seruice
 Interrupted Here

Electric service in the East End was broken off for 35 minutes at 11:30 last night when a circuit breaker at the Silver street sub-sta- ton was opened. The breaker works automatically, shutting off service when any trouble occurs, a company spokesman stated. Emergency crew. men were assigned to located the trouble in the lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
State Guards Report
 For Uniforms Tonight

Uniforms will be issued to mem bers of Company H, 10th, Battalion, State Guard, at a meeting tonight at the Field Street Armory, at 8 D. m., it was announced by It. Jo- seph Palmento. The lieutenant urg- ed all members to attend the meet ing at which there will be an im- portant announcement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
WOOD CARVER DIES

Fairfield, Dec. 26.-(UP)-Fu- neral services will be held Friday for George H. Humm, 66, plant en- gineer at the Singer Manufactur- ing Co.,, Bridgeport, for more than 25 years. He died yesterday after an illness.
 Humm was a well-known wood carver and gave many of his works to St. Johns Church, Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
COTTAGES DESTROYED

Clinton, Dec. 26. CUP) - A Christmas Day fire of undeter- mined origin destroyed two unoc- cupied cottages at Beach Park. Damage was estimated at $10O0O.
 The cottages were owned by Charles s. Burr, Manchester, and Ebert Weaver, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26

When the young actor appeared on the Star From Heaven" set, everyone was strangely silent. Then. at a cue from Director Andrew Marton, cast and crew yelled, Happy Birthday"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
TIRE RATIONING TO END

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 26.-(UP)-All tire rationing restrictions in Can ada will be lifted Jan. l, Munitions Minister c. D. Howe announced to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
DIED

PRIMEAUX-In this city, Dec. 26, 1945. Charles Primeaux (Pruneau) of 10 River street.
 Funeral will be held Friday morn ing at S:30 o'clock from 10 River street to St. Ann's church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. LEVESQUE-1n this city, Dec. 2e, 1945. Clara Levesque of 17 Cherry street.
 to be announced from the Bergin Fu- neral Home, 290 F. Main street to St. Ann's church. Burial will be In Calvary cemetery.
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he was being treated for respira- tory ailment. The Lindberg family recently moved from their home in Fairfield to Contentment Island in Darien.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
LINDBERG's SON BETTER

Norwalk, Dec. 26.-(UP) The condition of John Morrow Lind berg, son cf MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindberg. today was reported good" at Norwalk hospital, where
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26

MARKET QUOTATIONS
 Furnished by EISELE & KING LIBAIRE
 STOUT & co. 68 Center St. - Phone 4-3181
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Director Marton pulled aside curtain. revealing a shiney new dressing room!
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zukouskos
 Date Jan. 8

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State Leads New EneIond
accidents with gradually rising temperatures.

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Detroit evening times., 1945-11-11

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