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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
1944's Accidental Death Rate Locally Lo,
NEWS OF MEN NV THE SERVICE

Camp Croft, s. C.-Pvt. Frank V. Pruchnicki, son of Michael Pruch- nicki, 92 GreneWood street, Nauga- tuck, Conn, has been promoted to the grade of T-5, it was announced today by the post public relations office. He is now serving with a training battalion of the Infantry Replacement Training Center here.
 Staff Sergeant Orlando P. Giraldi, Naugatuck, recently received the Bronze Star for dispensing patrol of German soldiers, whom he met while laying communication lines i:, Germany. A former employe of the U. s. Rubber Company, prior to en- tering the Army December ?, 1922, the sergeant has been overseas since September g, 1944.
 Pfc. Howard Clark, son of Mrs. O. H. Mcdonald, North street, Oak vile, has reported to an undisclosed camp on the Atlantic coast, after spending 8 30-day furlough here, with his wife and son, who reside on Falls avenue.
 The infantryman, who entered the service February 26, 1943, was award- ed the Silver Star for gallantry in action a year ago when he single handedly frustrated a vicious Ger man counterattack in the Mt. Casino area of Italy. Assigned to the Seventh Army in France, he was awarded the Purple Heart and Dis tinguished Service Cross. Pfc. Clark is a former employe of the Oakville Pin Co.,, division of Scovill Mfg CO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
Attorney

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 Attorney Edward MascOlO, form CT city court judge, has been named a sustaining member of the American Bar association, ac- cOrding to word received here. The honor is given each year to a Him. ited number of the cOuntry's lawyers. Attorney MascOlO is a former president of the Water bury Bar Association.
 Nomination of the local barrister was proposed by Attorney Joseph F. Beery of Hartford, prominent member of the Connecticut Bar. Notification of the admission was forwarded here by Attorney Harry s. Knight from the Board of Gov ernOrS in Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

A Ninth Air Force Bomber Base France-Sergeant Santo Blancato 145 East Liberty street, Waterbury Conn, is an aircraft crew chief with Ninth Air Force BPS Marauder group fhich has been commended by Lieutenant General George S. Patton, Jr., commanding the U. 8. Third Army.
 General Patton praised the will ingness of group airmen to attack heavily defended targets, citing crews of a tactical air force as an inspiration to his army.
 His commendation follows a high ly successful attack by Sergeant Blancato's group on the Roer River town of Merzig, Germany. Defensive positions in the town were wiped out by the Marauder attack elim- mating a serious threat to the Third Army flank during its drive to Saarlautern.
 Sergeant Blancato, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Blancato, 145 East Liberty street, Waterbury, has been in the European theater of opera tions for more than a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

A fund for post war rehabilita- ton of veterans will be started by FlOriO post No. 4, Italian n-Ameri- can World War Veterans of the U. S. and it's auxiliary, with pro- ceeds from 8 dance to take place tonight at the FloriO post hall on Bank street.
 The dance is the first of a ser- ies of entertainments planned in behalf of the rehabilitation pro- gram.
 Heading the arrangements com- mittee for tOnight's dance are EustachiO Schiappa and Mrs. Jos ephine DiPrimiO. Other members of the committee are: John Fabi- anO, John SfOrza, Joseph Mecca, Michael GiOrdano, John DeschinO, Daniel Summa, Leonard Grella, Michael Montagna. Henry Mazzeo, and Albert Tacinelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

With the 9th Armored Division on the Western Front-John J. D'Am1- co, 26, of the 89th Cavalry Recon naissance Squadron, has been pro- noted to corporal from the grade of private first class.
 Cpl. D'Amico participated in the valiant stand made by the 9th Arm ored Division on the Western Front in Belgium and Luxembourg. The divisions action in these sectors prevented a complete break-through by the enemy and saved vital cen- ters of supply and communication, The 9th Armored Division is com manded by Major General John w. Leonard.
 Cpl. D'Amico is the son of MT and Mrs. Michael D'Anico oi 332 Con- gress avenue, Waterbury, Connec- ticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
Bureau Of Statistics
 Releases Figures On
 Violent Deaths Here
Despite Great Increase in War Workers Mortality Rate Declines Most AppreCiabIy; Safety Cam-
 paignS Are Given Credit

Deaths resulting from accidents at work, in the home, and by and other violent last year fell to almost Eaf the number recorded in 943 according to statistical report recently compiled by the Bureau of Vital Statistics City Hall Though Waterburians have been keyed to an accelerated pace of working and living, oy 39 accidental deaths occurred last year while 62 recorded for the previous 12 months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
EASY TO REMEMBER

Indianapolis, Ind. (UP) - Coin cidence! Birthdays and wedding MT. and Mrs. Herb Elliott were married not only on the day of both of their birthdays, but also the birthday of their two witnesses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
(By United PresS)

lby Un1teu fFeSSD
 Russian troops complete Occu- patton of Ono and drive along to- ward PskOv; Moscow announces capture of Fogachev, on road to MinSk in White Russia.
 Gen. Macarthur reports that Allied trOps now hold complete air and sea control in the Bis marck Archipelago.
 German aircraft continues to bomb LOndOn-Sixth timei n five days.
 In Italy, Premier PietrO BadOgliO tells press that he hopes for rec Ognition of his regime as full ally and asks for more arms for Itai- fans so that they can help more in the war.
 British admiralty announces the loss of the destroyer. Hardy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

British railways plan to run more passenger trains shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

tical corporation claimed the plain- tiff was guilty of contributory ncgl!- gence in that she either failed to look where she was going or failed to exercise care.
 The litigation had been set for a. jury hearing. Papers withdrawing It from the court docket are expected to be filed shortly. No disclosure has been made on the terms of settle ment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
By ESTELLE BOND

Northampton, Mass, Feb. 19- (UP) Grace Coolidge was back in her own home today after letting the Navy use it for more than two years.
 But instead of settling down to humdrum housekeeping, the former first lady was busy directing a cam paign to get q new organ for the church which she and the late President Coolidge attended togeth- CT for years.
 Naturally retiring and self-etfac- ing, Mrs. Coolidge lived in quiet ob- Scurity in the years immediately following her husbands death in 1883. Only once did she make news in 1888 when she designed and built Colonial-type brick home. It contains l2 rooms, six baths and cost about $25 GOO.
 Like most Americans. however, Mrs. Coolidge found that the war wrought changes in her life.
 First, the Waves established a training school here at Smith col lege. Because of housing short age, officers couldn't find a place to live. So Mrs. Coolidge rented her new home to Capt. Herbert w. Un- derWood, who headed the Waves school, and moved in across the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
IL TROVATORE'
 HERE WEDNESDAY
Curtain Promptly at 8 for OperatiC Performance
 at LOew-POli's

The Connecticut Opera produc- tton of Verdi's famous opera I'll Trovatore" will play one perform ance Wednesday night at Loews Poli Theatre. The curtain will rise at 8 o'clock sharp and no one will be seated during the performance, only between scenes and acts.
 Singing main roles in the pre- sentation are Giovanni Martinelli, world famed tenor; Miss Anna Kaskas. contralto. and Ella Flesch, soprano, all singers of the Metro politan Opera. The familiar music of the opera is happily adapted to the fine voices Of these leading art ists. Martinelli previously appeared in this city in concert. as did Miss kaskas.
 A fine supporting cast and large symphony orchestra will assist the principals. Four acts and eight scenes are included and no cuts will be used for the performance which will have all the details of Metro politan performance. The Miserere, the Anvil Chorus and the lovely tenor-contralto duet, Home to Our Mountains. are only few of the striking and well known numbers. The opera is filled with drama and splendid music. Tickets are on sale at the Kay Jewelry Store, Is East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
Churchill
 Back Home

London, Feb. Prime Minister Churchill returned to Eng land today. eight days after the end of the Crirnea conference, prepared to make the first major statement by any of the principals on the re- suits of the meeting.
 Churchill probably will appear in Commons tomorrow. He may make some brief remarks then, but prob ably will put off until later in the week, or possibly until next week, a full dress speech expected as the prelude to Commons debate on foreign affairs.
 On his return Churchill was re- vealed to have visited in Cairo for three days after leaving Athens on the way home from the Crimea.
 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden was with Churchill in Cairo, and he too has returned to England.
 The German DNB News Agency today reported that Churchill spent two days in Gibraltar discussing important political questions with foreign personalities"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
TIME EXTENSION
 ASKED IN CASE
Defense Counsel Seeking Information on Funds for
 ZukauSkas Appeal

A motion for extension of time for prefecting the ZukauskaS mur- der case appeal is now in the hands of the three judges who on February sentenced Francis ZukauSkas to die in the electric chair April 20 for the staying of Mrs. Stephanie Plung.s. and a written decision is expected to be handed down on the motion shortly.
 The deadline for filing of the appeal papers is this Thursday February 9, but the defense in a special motion Saturday asked for an extension until March 8. Uncer- tainty over funds for taking the ap- peal to the Supreme Court in Hart ford was ascribed as one of the reasons for the request for exten- sion. The defense must file a transcript, a request for a finding, and draft-finding within the spe- cified time.
 Meanwhile Public Defender Ed ward T. Carmody and Atty. w. w. Gager, who represented ZukauSkaS, were reported today to be i'll Hart ford, presumably to clear up tech- nical points on renewing their re- quest for state funds for the ap- peal.
 No appeal has been filed as yet from last Fridays superior court de- cision, which denied Zukauskas the use of state money in taking his case to the Hartford court. It is re- ported, however, that the defense can take the matter directly to the Supreme Court justices, in Hart ford, without filing preliminary pa- pers in the local court. fnTAKE 2+TTME
 Tn the motion for an extension of time, Attorney Carmody stated | "the defendant uusires the oppor- tunity to take steps or to have steps l taken in his behalf whereby the | necessary funds for said appeal may be forthcoming"
 No indication has been given as yet where the necessary funds, said to be several thousand dollars, will be sought in the event state funds are not available for the appeal.
 A $50 bond was filed Saturday by Attorney Carmody in connection with the prosecution of the appeal. A successful appeal would eliminate court costs for Zukauskas. it is re- ported, but before the appeal is talk en & guarantee must be given that the costs will be paid by the de- fendant in the event he loses.
 Judge Frank P McEvoy, Judge John H. King, and Judge Howard Alcorn will rule on the special mo- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
 SUE FOR DAMAGES

Joseph Lichwalla and Sophie Mainstruck, both of Waterbury, each seek 1000 damages from Stanley J.. Yoniak and his wife, Lillian, both of Watertown. as the result of an au- tomobile collision in Oakville last November g. The litigation was entered today on the common pleas court docket.
 The complaint states a car owned by Yoniak and operated by his wife struck car operated by Lichwalla and in which the other plaintiff was passenger. The plaintiffs claim the defendant-driver did not stop at Buckingham street and Hillside a stop sign at the intersection Of avenue, where the accident occurred. Personal injuries are listed by botr plaintiffs. The car-owner also states his car was damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
RooseveIt's Visit To France Doubtful

Paris, February 19. (UP) - Responsible quarters said today that General Charles De Gaulle's rejec- ton of an invitation to meet Pres ident Roosevelt made 1t doubtful thAt the President would visit France soon.
 In November De Gaulle invited MT. Roosevelt to pay 6 state visit to France.
 MT. Roosevelt invited De Gaulle to meet him somewhere outside France on the return trip from the Crimea conference to discuss French partici- patton in the San Francisco confer ence and the military occupation of Germany.
 The invitation was conveyed to De Gaulle by Ambassador Jefferson Caffrey Tuesday. It was discussed at two stormy cabinet sessions Tues day and Wednesday, and the refusal was transmitted through Cafrey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
Commander Denies Coercion

Quonse Point, R. T.. Feb. 19.-UP) -Comdr. Edward Scarlett of the fleet army air command here said today that he planned to contact Navy It. Clyde Monaghan of San Francisco to Get the facts" about the pilots charge that he was CO., creed into a wedding.
 Monaghan filed suit in San Fran cisco Saturday seeking annulment of his marriage to Mrs. Nancy Mon aghan of Washington. He charged he was forced into the ceremony after his wife told his commanding officer she was going to become the mother of his child.
 Comdr. Scarlett, Monaghan's Su- perIor officer, said he wanted to talk to Monaghan because Ines inc volving the Navy, though it's act- ually all his own business" He said he expected to meet Monaghan, who Is a ferry pilot between New York and California, in New York within the next three days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
By JAMES DONAHUE NEA Staff Correspondent

Cleveland, O., Feb. 19-Four hun dred disabled war veterans in the great Grille General Hospital here don't feel that they have yet done everything they can to help the war effort 50, in bed and sitting up in wheel chairs, they are engaged in war production.
 Under a plan of industrial produc- tion combined with occupational therapy worked out by the hospital authorities and the Lamson and Sessions Co.,, they work on nuts and bolts that the company uses in mak- ing war material. The project is the second of its kind in the country che only other one being conducted in Birmingham, Calif., by the Northrup Aircraft Co.,, and Army hospital authorities.
 At Grille, rehabilitation work is designed for bed patients and those veterans far enough recovered to work in & shop. The work pays 75 cents an hour, no matter what op- eration the patient Is engaged in, or how much or little he produces. CHOOSES WORK THAT
 FITS HIS NEEDS
 In the shop, the veteran operates automatic machines that thread nuts onto bolts, files, dies, or helps in the shipping department. In the machine operation, the patient ei- ther works his feet on treadleS that operate some of the nutting ma- chimes, or works with his hands on machines that thread the nuts on the bolts. Former operation is de- signed to strengthen weakened leg muscles; the latter reconditions arm and finger muscles. Filing dies Is an intricate job that strengthens arm, shoulder, and finger muscles.
 Bed patients, incapable of shop work, are supplied with a tray on Which the nuts and bolts are spread. The worker picks up the pieces from this tray and slowly turns the nut onto the bolt. As his injured arm or hand heals, his production speeds up, and soon he is ready for job in the shop.
 As organized by Capt. Max Gold enberg, and H. w. Mordell, super visor of industrial therapy at the hospital, the program allows 8 man to work no more than three hours day. Work is conducted seven days Q week. Veterans can earn about $15 week.
 The program was started last De- cember. At the end of that month, 62 workers were on the payroll. By the end of January, 367 men were employed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
FIRE MARSHAL'S
 PROBE CONTINUES

An investigation by the fire mar shal's office into the cellar fire at Royal apartments, Al Cooke street, Saturday night, does not tend to corroborate the theory of incendiar ism, Marshal Lahey said today. However, the investigation is con- tinuing.
 The marshals office and Detective Sgt. Charles McWeeney and Detec- tive Paul Moynihan began probing the blaze, which caused little dam- age, after Mrs. Lester Hayward, wife of the building superintendent reported that she saw a man come out of the cellar just before she discovered the fire.
 The flre started in the vicinity of a waste basket and some rags and ate away at some of the over head beams before being extin- guiehed the marshal said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
Former First Lady
 Back In Own House

street with her old friend, Mrs. Flor ence B. Adams.
 But that was only the beginning of Mrs. Coolidges war effort.
 With Mrs. John Finn, she became co-chairlnan of citizens commit tee whose duty it is to give cheery send-off to Northampton's draftees.
 Seldom has Mrs. Coolidge missed being on hand at the railroad sta ton to pass out gifts to boys leav- ing in the early morning to join the colors.
 Besides that, she has done a good bit of socks and sweater knitting for the Red Cross, and also has rolled bandages.
 Taking an increasing interest in the Edwards Congregational church, Mrs. Coolidge is a member of the standing committee-the governing organization. She contributed a number of articles to the recent church fair and served in booth as salesWoman.
 Only a month ago, she accepted pllI OA appointed to raise some $l6 GOO for a new organ to replace the present one which has been in service a half century. with several large donations already received, construc- tion Of the organ has begun. Mrs. Coolidge now is preparing litera- ture for general canvass of the rhurrb Jnam hnrgbip
 Last month Mrs. Coolidge obserV- ed her 66th birthday. But you'd never know it. Still youthful and attractive, she regularly may be seen shopping. Recently she attend ed the sophomore winter carnival at Smith College.
 The transfer of Capt. UnderWo ood to Washington enabled Mrs. Cool idge a few days ago to move back to her own home-the third she has had here.
 At the time Of her husbands death, they lived in "rhe Beeches fashionable estate. Before MT. Coolidge becaiae president, they lived in a $32-a-month duplex apartment on Massasoit street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
Police Blotter

Four hundred dollars was stolen in a break at Phil's Mems Shop, 168 South Main street, last night, Chief Inspector Joseph R. Bender reports. Detective Joseph Dunphy said thieves gained entrance by prylng open . wire screen at the rear entrance, and reaching in to unfasten the door.
 Joseph Myden, 59, Bronx, N. Y., was notified by Motor Patrol men John Walsh and Vincent Begg to appear in court on reck- less driving charges after his truck cOlIided with another at Baldwin and South Main streets this morn ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
BANK ST. YOUTH
 HELD FOR TRIAL
Operator of Car Involved in Accident; Pedestrian
 Seriously Injured

John T. Moriarty, Jr., 20, S3l Bank street, received a continuance to March 10 on reckless driving charges when his case was called before Judge T. E. Conway in City Court this morning.
 Prosecutor Frederick w. Palomba said that a pedestrian, Samuel Munfofd, A, HOS South Main St., who was struck by the accused's truck on South Main street Saturday night. is in critical condition at St. Mary's hospital. Charges against Moriarty were placed by Motor Pa trolman Matthew Guarini.
 Several cases of weekend fkti- cuffs ended with nolles. John T. Bogosavage, 28, Goss street, and John T. Yuknavage. Al. 43 Congress avenue each paid $15 on charges of creating a disturbance in the street; Francisco Rodriguez, AT, 18 Union street, paid SIS and Jose Vasconco- los, 42, 52 Pond street, received an outright nolle on similar charges.
 Other cases: Salvatore DeSante, B, New Haven, speeding, nolled for SIP; Carlo Rovero 34, 209 Davis street, Oakyille, road rules violation, nolled for $6; William Pinavicius, 57, 652 North Riverside street, keep ing liquor with intent to sell, con- tinued to March 5; James J. Fla nagan, 4l, 955 Baldwin street, vio- lating city ordinance on dumping, nolled for $l0; Vincent Jamele, 19, 1406 North Main street, road rules violation, nolled for $6; Joseph Pa gozzini, g, 2 Ames avenue, Meri- den, road rules violation, continued to Feb. 2l; George Cunningham, 37 and Lucille Cunningham, 4l, 1l2 Savings street, breach Of the peace, rolled; John F. Savage, l8, Den ny street, failure to change address cn licence, nolled for $6, defective lights and brakes nolled for $l5; Harry Posypanko, 28, Garden Hill Circle, non-support, continued to April 19; Thomas Scanlon, IT, 9 Spark street, intoXication and breach of the peace, continued to Feb. 2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
VARNISH FLAMES
 IN PAINT PLANT

Whats cooking?," asked firemen rushing to an alarm at the Keeler and Long paint manufacturers shop, 167 Maple street, this morning.
 "Varnish,' was the reply, and they weren't kidding A 175-gallon tank of varnish being heated over a gas flame C"cooked" in the trade terminologV had boiled over and caught fire, threatening to turn the shop into huge bonfire.
 However quick work by shop em- ployes and flremen. who turned foamite extinguishers on the blaze, and moved other paints out of the way averted serious fire, Marshal Lahey reported,
 Deputy Campion led Engines l., ?, Truck 3, and the booster at the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
ESTATE
 APPRAISAL FILED

An estate in appraised value of $9,14 has been bequeathed to the late Gustave Engvall who died here September 29, 1914. according to the records of Probate Judge Patrick Healey. Appraisers of the estate were Lester E. Young and LeRoy c. Atwood.
 Bulk of the estate consisted Of three parcels of land all located on Delaware avenue, this city. The first known as 81 Delaware avenue is ap- praised at $500; the other two known as No. 85 and Lot 27 joint ly valued at $500.
 Miscellaneous and personal eff fleets were appraised at $400 and cash was held in local banks in amount of $141.