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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Extra! Cops Pay Cash For Parking Tags Police Chief Sad
 When Violations
 Occur

Stating that he is happy when there are no parking violations, and no tags, but unhappy when there are violations and no tags" Superlnten- dent of Police William J. Roach to- day put his dissatisfaction with the parking situation into an order to his men to tighten up on parking law violations"
 Roach issued a specific complaint against the violation which Is more prevalent than any other: parking on the wrong side of the street. He stated that this practice has become even more notorious than all night parking, which is also headache to the department.
 He pointed out that there are dangers involved from parking on the wrong side of the street, and stated that drivers, swinging back into traffic from such positions, pre- sent a serious hazard.
 The recent storm. said Roach, has brought the condition into the pub lie eye He stated that street depart ment trucks and blows have been hampered in their attempts to re- move the snow from the streets.
 Waterbury, since 1941, has had an ordnance against all night parking, he said; and although the practice Is not too widespread, it is becoming more so.
 Stressing that the department desired to be fair and reasonable about issuing parking tickets. Supt. Roach saoid that drivers with 'le- gitimate reasons" may be given the benefit of the doubt. He mentioned specifically cases where parking meters were broken or where there is death in the family and cars may be parked longer than the legal time.
 otherwise" he said motorists who receive parking tickets will be required to pay cash on the line at police headquarters" Among more than score who paid fines yester- day for parking law violations were It. Patrick Hobart of the motor pa- trol and Detective Sgt. Anthony Mariana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
SpeakersCIub Sponsoring Annual Party
 Christmas Social to Be
 Held Next Tuesday

Paul c. Egan, president, and Margaret I. Dillon, program chair man of the Waterbury Public Speaking Club, released the pro- gram plans last night for the an- nual club Christmas party to be held at the Central YMCA next Tuesday at p. m. Following buffet supper to be served at ' o'clock, a playlet will be presented entitled "Happlest Christmas Days" Club members appearing in this feature will be: John E. Bulger, Roy A. Ferris, Thomas Pastor, Mary c. L. Phelan,, Henriette Rahmann, William Page Wright and Edward Young.
 A second main feature will be "A Visit to Santa Claus by Earle H. Blanchard. Club members are asked to bring toys, which will be distributed on the following day by social agencies to be designated.
 Paul c. Egan will be in charge of the program, assisted by Mary Louise Martin, honorary permanent president of the Club, and instruc- tor in Effective Speaking at the Extension Center of the University of Connecticut, sponsored by the YMCA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
No Action On Promotions

Appointment of chief for the Waterbury Fire Department to re- place Thomas Cavanaugh resigning the first of next year may be de- ferred until that time, it was said today by authorities. The Fire Board meets tomorrow in regular session at which time informal dis cussion of a choice for replacement may be held
 Capt. Francis Scully, of the Bur ton street fire house and veteran of World War II is said to be the like ly candidate for the post. How ever, strong consideration is also being given to Deputy Chief Mar tin Campion to succeed Chief Cav- anaugh.
 Hearings of charges against two patrolmen and the advancement of several policemen up grade are scheduled for the police board meeting tomorrow afternoon. No new appointments or promotions Of officers are expected to result, despite the keen interest aroused.
 The Board of Public Health meets tonight at p. m. The Boars of Finance will meet Thursday at 4 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

 Appointment Made AtYoIe
Rev. John C. Magee Of Washington, D. C. To Assist Students

The Rev. John G. Magee of St. Johns Church, Washington, D. C., has been named as Minister to Episcopal Students at Yale Univer- sity" as of last Saturday. An nouncement to this effect has been made by the Rt Rev. Frederick C. Budlong, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, and the Rt. Rev. Walter H. Gray, chairman of the Department of Religious Edu- cation.
 The post has been vacant since the Rev Alfred B. Seccombe en- tered service of the United States Navy as a Chaplain in 1942, the work of the Episcopal Church at Yale being carried on in the mean- time by committee Of New Haven clergy.
 The Rev. MT. Magee has been in charge of St. Johns Church Wash ington, during the absence in naval service of the rector, the Rev. Dr. c. Leslie Glenn. This followed his evacuation from China in 1940, where he had served as a mission ary in Ranking for a number of years. He was in that city during the Japanese occupation. Before going to China, he was general secretary of the Yale University Christian association for two years).
 The Rev. MT. Magee is a grad uate of Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn, of Yale University and of the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Mass. He is mar ried and has three children:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
JudgeDeclinesS Sample OfAccused'S Singing
Takes Officers Word, Early Morning Vocal Efforts Constituted Breach of Peace; Fine Imposed
Fine imposed

"Oh, I'd rather drink muddy wa tei than sleep in a hollow log" sang Glen Manning, 24 years old "Spiritualist" of 50 East Hawkins street; and when he tried to drink muddy coffee he was arrested by Patrolman Cicero Booker on charges of breach of the peace and resistance. In City Court this morn ing, the singer was fined $25 for not crawling into the hollow log and going to sleep instead of doing spirituals a la Sinatra at 12;30 a.. m. on Bishop street.
 Manning was arrested November 18 by officer Booker as the accused strolled along Bishop street wailing his Muddy Water, opus. Officer Booker testified in Court today that he told the accused to be quiet so that residents of the North End section, who complained of the noises there, could catch up on their much needed sleep. The officer stated that Manning refused to stop singing and asked that he be al- lowed to enter Bishop street res taurant for a cup of coffee.
 Booker refused the request and the accused had his coffee anyway, after cursing the officer, using abu- sive language and making gener- al disturbance on top of the singing, according to Booker.
 Sing Resumed
 Manning, with a deep Southern drawl, told the cour- that Booker told him to stop singing. He stated that he stopped the song and walk ed into the restaurant for some cof- fee. Inside, he continued, Officer Booker told him he was under ar rest and took him outside. He show ed the court that the officer tore a button from his coat in a battle in which, according to Naming, Book er held him tightly by the throat for no reason, choked him, kicked him in the groin and attempted to strike .,ihl with his night club.
 Manning stated that, as Booker -chocked the breath from me I Dit him so that he'd leave go of my neck" He added that he grabbed the officers night stick as that gentleman was in the process of placing it non-too-gently upon the accused persons curly locks.
 He stated to the court that as Booker took him to a spot to await the wagon he protested yer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Nativity TobIeou On Green
 Park Department
 To Observe Custom

The Nativity tableau which has been erected on the Green for the past two Christmases Will be set up again this year, it was stated by James J. Curtin, Park Superinten- dent at a meeting of the Park Board yesterday.
 Atty. John Greco who construc- ted this and many other like tab leauS in all sizes has stated he will expand the size of the construction and make improvements on the musical mechanics of it.
 The tableau will be erected about a week before Christmas. This late date is to accentuate the fact that it is in no way erected for trade purposes, MT. Curtin said.
 Many servicemen have never seen this creche and this will be the first year it will be viewed by many who have now returned home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
2, 738 Veterans Aided At Advisory Center
Various Agencies Meeting Demands for Service; Spiritual Advisors May Advise Veterans On Problems

A total of 2,738 Waterbury veter- ans and their families transacted business with the agencies of the Waterbury's Veterans Advisory Gen. ter during November, it was stated yesterday by Miss Nancy Delaney executive secretary of the Veterans Advisory Committee at the latter'S regular meeting.
 The agencies established at the Center include the Advisory Office, Veterans Administration Offic c e, Home Services of the Red Cross and the four local draft boards. The meeting was held at the Center at 196 Grove street.
 Possibility of the formation of a clergyman's council for the Center was discussed as result of the dis closure that numerous request for legal advice as to divorces were be- ing submitted by the servicemen.
 Clergyman, in many of these in- stances, could rectify the problems of many of these men, Miss De- laney stated as her belief. Many of these problems, it would seem from my observation, should not be per- mitted to reach the stage of divorce proceedings. Hope for reconciliation through proper advice is quite pos sible," Miss Delaney added
 Clergymen members of the com- mittee were requested to consider the advisability of such council. These are:
 Rev. Francis M. OShea, Church of the Immaculate Conception; Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, Trinity Epis- copal Church; Rev. Dr. John C.. Walker, Second Congregational Church; and Rabbi William P. Greenfield, Beth Fl Synagogue.
 Miss Kathleen Crowley, Superior Court probation officer was ap- pointed yesterday to serve as con- sultant with the Veterans Advisory Center.
 Housing of veterans was again given consideration following last months request of local realtors that 8 priority list for veterans be give relative to housing.
 Edward Kelley director of the loc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Postal Authorities
 Urge Early Mailing
Shipment of Packages for Christmas Delivery Emphasized in Statements Today

Christmas packages to southern and western states should be in the mails within the next 24 hours, Postmaster Charles A. Babin en- phasized this morning.
 It was further pointed out that Christmas cards for out-of-tow delivery should be mailed not later than December 10, and cards for local addresses should be deposited rot later than December 15 to as sure delivery before Christmas day. Notices to this effect are being dis tributed by local carriers this week. Because of the disruption of families caused by the war and the overburdening of transportation facilities, postal and railway mail officials point out that the delivery of Christmas mail this year pre- sents far mere difficulties than at any time previously.
 To ease the problems of delivery of Christmas packages postal authorities, as previously reported, urged that deposits of packages ad- dressed to all sections of the coun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Marriage Intentions

The following have filed mar riage intentions at the bureau Of vital statistics, town clerks of fee:
 John Joseph Fitzgerald, ST Cleve- land avenue, Hartford, and Betty Ann Cunningham, 165 Bucking- ham street.
 Joseph Rinaldi 38 Ridgefield avenue, and Josephine Pascuccl, l05 Hawthorne avenue.
 George Rowland Brewster, Prospect, Conn, and Florence Brewster. 83 Rose street.
 Frederick James Schlegel, ? Kenyon street, and Rita Mar garet Bergeron, 59 Maple street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Supt. Roach Invited To NY. Meeting
 Police Chiefs Studying
 ServicemeR's Problems

At the request of the Interna- tional Association of Chiefs of Po- lice, Superintendent of Police Will liam J. Roach, a member of that organization executive committee, vii lattend a national meeting Of officials of various other groups at Mitchell Field, N. Y, tomorrow where discussions pertaining to readjustment of seryicemen will be the chief topic
 Problems of Readjustment and Refrigeration of Service Men is the title of the subject matter to be discussed at the meeting which will begin at 10 a. m. tomorrow. Superintendent Roach stated that the meeting was called by General Bernard Anderson, U. S. Army.
 Said Roach: This subject is a problem of the armed forces, com munities, industry, labor, service groups, police and the individual"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Bids Received For Brookside
 Contract for Repairs
 To Be Awarded

Bids on repairing ceilings and in- stallation of electrical work for Brookside Home were opened at a special meeting of the Board of Works at noon today.
 No specific awards for contracts were made by the board until specification tabulations as to amount of work to be done are undertaken by the city engineering department The work will be un- dertaken eventually providing suffi- cient funds are found available in the Brookside 1945 budget.
 Bidding on the repair to ceilings was made by the firms of Daddona Construction Co.,; James Coredio and Frank P. Kelley. Bids on the electrical repairs and installations were submitted by James McNellis & Sons and James R. Begnal Go.
 The tabulations will likely be con- sidered by the board at it's regu- lar meeting tonight. John DiCorpo assistant city clerk presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

After spending 32 months with the AEF forces in England, Africa and Italy. Captain Joseph Sklaver has returned to Waterbury and has resumed the general practice of medicine. His office quarters are located at 95 North Main street.
 Dr. Sklaver, former interne at the Waterbury hospital, is native of Boston and obtained his A-B. and MD. at the University of Massachusetts Medicine School in 1887. He later served as post graduate assistant in medicine at the Massachusetts General hoSpi- tai and as assistant resident in medicine at Boston City hospital. Following his interneship at the Waterbury hospital he entered private practice here in 1940.
 On June 1941 Dr. Sklaver was commissioned first lieutenant m the U. s. Medical corps and sent to Fort Devens, and later over seas.
 Dr. Sklaver is married, his wife being the former Miss Viola Lt- shitz of New Britain. They have one son, three years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Men s L-eoque Hears VoqeIi

The Bunker Hill Mems League at Bunker Hill church last night heard Henry E. .Vogeli, American Brass Co.,, architect and designer outline trends in modern house designing.
 Plans were made for the annual January banquet, scheduled for January 10, the 18th, anniversary of the founding of the League. The groups executive board comprises the committee on arrangements. Forrest M. Ross, president of the Mems League, announced that or ganization would collect salvage pa per in a special drive through the Bunker Hill section December 8.
 Films showing the achievements made by the rubber industry dur ir1s the war will be shown at the next monthly meeting January 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Stabbing Case On
 City Court Docket
Isaac Murray Fined Sl00 for Using Knife In Quarrel; Jail Term Suspended

Isaac Murray, 32, of 6s Blakeslee Circle, received $100 fine and a six-months suspended sentence when arraigned before Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court this morning on charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.
 Murray was arrested by Detective Sgt. Joseph Mccarthy and Patrol man John Spadaro "A hours after the Thanksgiving Day slaShing Of his brother-in-law, Fred Gibbs, 28, of the same address. Gibbs, who re- ceived severe decorations of the head and left shoulder, showed the band aged parts of his anatomy to the court this morning, and stated that he had been confined to St. Mary's hospital for three and half days as result of the wounds.
 Testimony showed that the two men, married to two sisters, were drinking extensively Thanksgiving Day and became engaged in quar- rel in which Murray, using his brother-in-law's knife, slashed the man.
 John Behuniak, 33, of 145 Granby street, charged with incest involving his daughter, received continuance to tomorrow on bonds of 5000.
 William Hackerman, B, of 63 Center street, charged with non- support, was ordered to pay $l0 weekly for the support of a minor child and $5 weekly to pay of 8 S70O debt incurred when the accused failed to pay for the support of the child following a previous order by the court.
 Edward Wortel, 26, of q Third street, charged with reckless driv- ing, received a continuance to De- cember T; Gino Bartolucci, 27, of 238 Sylvan avenue; illegal parking, $5 bond called; Elmer Clapps. Is, of 25 Gerard avenue, illegal parking, $6 bond called Marion Gross, 29, of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Full Weather Report

Boston, Dec. 4.-UP)-Weath CT forecast:
 CONNECTICUT and RHODE IS- LAND-ClOudy followed by snow beginning tonight and continuing Wednesday. Increasing northeast winds becoming strong nlOng the coast by late tonight and Wednes- day.
 Massachusetts-Cl followed by snow except rain and snow mixed on Cape Cod beginning to- night and continuing Wednesday,, Colder Wednesday. Increasing northeast winds becoming strong along the coast by late tonight and Wednesday,.
 EastpOrt to Block Island--WindS becoming northeast and increasing to 20 to 90 miles per hour north portion and 40 to 30 miles per hour south portion by late tonight. Northeast winds 45-55 miles per hour tonight spreading to north portion on Wednesday. Northeast storm warnings are being dis played.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

The installation of officers of the North End Community Club will be held tonight at p. m. at Webster School gymnasium with Thomas Nolan, principal of Web ster Gramar school, in charge of the ceremony. MT. Nolan will be assisted by Vito Mole.
 Edmund Pagano is in charge of the arrangement committee and the program for the affair. All the Community Llubs of Water bury have been invited to attend.
 The officers are: President, James V. Jannitto; vice-president, Pompeii Lentini; recording secre- tary. Mary Caputo; assistant sec retary, Mary Rossi; financial sec retary, Charles Inturrisi; assist ant financial secretary, Andrew Tedesco; treasurer, Ralph Santo- pietro. and sergeant at = arms, Bart RuSSett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

9 Robeson Court, illegal parking, continued to December B. Robert K. Briggs, 26, of APO Hamilton avenue, non-support; continued to Dec. Is; Nicholas Masi, 35, 129 Bradley ave- nue, reckless driving, continued to Dec. Is; John Rochon, Is, of 32 Wal nut street extension, violation of the rules of the road, continued to Dec. 6; Moses Koizim, 50, of 27 Cooke street, violation of the rules of the road, nolled for $6; Robert Day, 20, of 63 Sumac street, evading respon- sibility, and operating motor yehi- cle while his right to operate Is under suspension, fined $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Rutkin Faces Sentence In Federal Court
 Exchange Place
 Merchant Under
 Indictment

Joseph A. Rutkin. Fairfield, an of- ficial of United Mems Shops, Inc, and William Smick, auditor for the firm are under indictment in the U. s. District Court for tax evasion for the year 1888 of $52,824.53. on assets amounting to nearly one million dollars.
 Rutkin has operated a store m Exchange Place, this city, for several years and operates IA others in Con necticut, New York State, Massa- chusetts and Rhode Island. Both men have pleaded nolo contendere and are due to be sentenced by Fed eral Judge Carroll c. Hincks in New Haven January '.
 The criminal action against the clothier and the auditor, under scrutiny by the government since 1941, began after Rutkin filed 1888 tax return on a gross business of S11,031 upon which he paid a tax of $427.31 The Bureau of Internal Revenue produced evidence ndlcat- ing that Rutkin had overall earn lllSS UIldG SCd4 O4 'Cc oO A4ASNS>N~. of a gross income of $11 ,031. Besides the tax, the governments claims in clude interest of 6 per cent from March 15, 1889, when the special tax fell due. Penalties will run as much as 50 per cent of the tax.
 Though attachments cover the tax years from 1882 to 1887 inclusive, the statute of limitation has run against any criminal aspects of the case prior to 1888, another government agent said. Civil liabilities involved in alleged unpaid taxes for prior years will remain to be adjusted 1r U. s. Tax Court after the criminal action is disposed of.
 The Rutkin case is said to be first of a series of indictments which fed eral agents are preparing against alleged tax evaders through the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
1946 Budget Under Fire At Heorinq
Final Discussion Slated Tomorrow Night

Public hearing on the city's pro- posed 1946 fiscal budget will be con- ducted tomorrow night by the Board of Aldermen at the alder manic chambers, City Hall, p. m.
 The board met last night in reg ular session at which time both party members met in private cau- GUS for review of the budget which has been printed and presented to officials. It has been reported that some opposition to the proposed $500 cost of living bonus for em- ployeS whose salaries are Set by Charter may be presented by COP members of the board.
 Two petitions for Zoning changes were received by the board at last nights meeting and were tabled for public hearings set for Dec. 2l.
 A change from B residence zone to Business zone No. has been requested for property at Highland avenue and Congress avenue by Paul Mauro.
 Anthony G. Greco requested a change from B Residence Zone to industrial zone on property on the northeasterly side of the Water town Branch of the New Haven road near the Waterbury Water town town line and of Falls ave nue.
 On the recommendation of the Board of Finance. the aldermen adopted a resolution whereby funds will be made available in the event that they are needed for the bal ance of the year to cover teacher liability.
 For 1946 an appropriation has been set up in the budget to cover expenses of litigation that may oc- cur under a new law making board of education responsible for teach CTS found negligent in disciplining pupils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

try. except New England, be made before November 26. It is requested that packages directed to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa- chusettS, Rhode Island, or cities and towns in this state be mailed not later than December 6.
 The public is also urged to use postal delovery zone numbers to facilitate speedy delivery. Zoning books may be obtained at the Wa terbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
No Counter Proposal

Union representatives meeting with Chase Brass and Copper off, cials today, on the eve of the NLRB strike vote, asked for a company counter proposal on the 30 per cent wage demands, but it was refused, 1t was disclosed this afternoon.
 Although still requesting 30 per cent wage increase, the union left the negotiations open to any figure the company would offer, union off, cials reported. The union asked for a counter proposal which could be taken to the c. I, O. membership for consideration, but none was made, union spokesman stated.
 The company and union officials met with Commissioner William Truax, national conciliator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

It was revealed that Lowell Thomas, well-known radio com mentator, will broadcast from the meeting at 6:45, and at 8:3O the same evening he will conduct a panel discussion via the radio which will include several important national figures.
 Other prominent persons who will attend the meeting are Cover nor Thomas Dewey, General Omar Bradley of the Veterans Adminis- tration, It. Gen. Jimmie Doolittle, General William P. Arnold, General Graves B. Erskine. U. s. M. C., General Sarl Spattz, and Dean Donnaham of the Harvard School of Business.