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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Labor Representatives
 Named To MICA Board
Special Meeting to Be Held June IS to Discuss PrO- posed Changes in Constitution; Treasurers Report

Organized labor is represented on the board of directors of the YMCA for the first time last night with the election of Ovide Garceau, c. I. O. international representative, to a three year term and Thomas F. Brennan, president of the Water bury Central Labor Union, A. F. L. to one year term at the annual meeting last night. Donald J. Post was also elected for a three year term.
 Other directors reelected last night were It. Chase Kimball, Comdr. John F. Robinson, Leon H. French, Wendell L. Cross and Edwin H. Jones. Directors Harry c. Post and c. Raymond Ganung declined re- nomination and Joseph R. Neill, whose term expires in 1946, resigned from the board.
 Dutton Noble was reelected re- cording secretary. MT. Jones, as- sistant treasurer, was elected to succeed MT. Ganung as treasurer. E. Roland Chase was elected an assistant treasurer and Emily E.. Merriman was reelected all assistant treasurer.
 The meeting was opened with the offering of devotions by Arthur l.. Purinton, educational-in industrial sec- retary He reported that 10000 per- sons participated in Y activities during 1944, and that 1,20O members are serving the armed forces.
 The new constitution was read to the members and its was voted to defer action on the proposed articles until special meeting of members June 18. The part of the constitu- tion advancing from 16 to 1S the age of members eligible to vote and hold office drew fire frol. several high school students and Willard Carr, young boys 16 and IT are most active in the association.
 The treasurers report covering the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 1944, showed decrease in the deficit car- ried over from the depression years from s2O,652 20 to $3,3s441 as com- pared with s3,44724 a year ago, making net gain of $62.83 for 1914
 Receipts for the year, including contributions from the Community Chest, totaled $241,31958. Ac- counts receivable were $836.30, making total of 242,15583 Ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22

stated in clear, quiet voice.
 My friends met me outside, four of them" the accused volun- teered, his lips breaking into a half smile.
 They gave you cigarettes, didn't they" the reporter asked. They did" he answered, reaching proudly for his pocket.
 You've lost weight, haven't you," the reporter inquired. Yes, what can you expect" he said, shrugging his shoulders.
 Coscia said he did little besides sleep. read, and pray during his confinement since last October in New Haven County jail. He read church manual, he said.
 The prisoner said he came to this country in 1913 and was nat uralized Jan. IS, 1882. If you only knew how good I have been" he reiterated.
 Evidently eager to converse. Coscia spoke of his wife, of his sister, and of his soldier nephew. He told of their visits to New Haven and said he was anxious to see them now.
 He spoke calmly and resignedly. He said he was hopeful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22

Rosalind Shea, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Matthew c. Shea of IT South wick avenue, salutatorian, with 94.3
 Miss Bush, graduate and vale6ic- torian of Maloney school, is plan- ming to enter Smith or Colby col- lege in September. Club affiliations at Crosby include the Honor so- ciety and Math club.
 Miss Shea attended St. Peter and Paul Parochial school and graduated with the second highest average from Sacred Heart Parochial school. She has been awarded a scholar ship to the College of St. Elizabeth in New Jersey. Miss Shea is member of the Honor society, the Spanish paper and the Spanish, Math and Dramatic clubs of the school. She is business manager of the Argus and a member of the Tri-Y club, Tau Zeta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
'CITY PROTESTS
 S13,5OO RULING
Jury After Two Disagree ments Returns Verdict
 for Plaintiffs

The City of Waterbury today filed motion to set aside the $13,500 verdict returned last night by a superior court jury for three Stratford residents, victims of an accident at a city traffic stanchion
 The jury, which twice reported disagreement and was sent out by Judge John A. Cornell to deliberate a third time, returned its verdict shortly before 8 o'clock. The de- Alterations started at 3O5.
 Mrs. Bessie DeLahunta, who listed facial injuries, was awarded $10,000. Edwin MacKeever was given verdict of $3,000, while his wife, Doris, was awarded $500. The issues were found for the city on claims of Paul LeLahunta, fourth plaintiff.
 The plaintiffs were injured when their car struck the traffic standard at Watertown avenue and Robbins street March 22, 1922.
 In his charge to the jury, Judge Cornell stated that if the jury found that MT. DeLahunta, driver of the car, was guilty of contribu- tory negligence then damages should not be awarded to him.
 The jury of II women and one man first came out at 5 o'clock and the foreman, Mrs. Kathryn O'Cornell of Ansonia, reported the jury could not agree Judge Cornell pointed out that the trial neces- sitated considerable effort and ex- pense to everyone and asked the jurors to try again to bring their convictions to one way of think ing"
 Several questions on evidence were asked by the jurors and fol- lowing the reading of the stenog- rapher's transcript the jury was again sent into the deliberation room.
 The jurors returned to the court room again at 720 and reported the deadlock remained. One juror commented, however, that an agreement was still possible. The jury was then asked to resume de- Alterations.
 In the motion to set aside the city claims the verdict for the three plaintiffs was contrary to law and evidence. The motion was a first step in a possible appeal to the State Supreme Court of Errors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Germany Bombing
 Called Terrific

This is the 18th installment of
 the diary of famous United Press War Correspondent who was
 captured by the Germans last fall.
 It testifies further to the terrific
 destructive power of Allied
 bombing.)
 BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE, JR.
 Berlin. UP)-Our prison camp has acquired a new Polish prisoner whose ,hisory is typical of his na- tionis tortured role.
 As a boy he fought the Ukrainians around Lwow. Wnen the Red Army entered LWow in September, 1889, he was told that as a citizen of the city he was now Soviet citizen and was given an immediate 10 years sentence as lifelong anti Communist.
 He spent year in prison camp at Murmansk before being permitted to enroll in the new Polish Army inside Russia. Eventually he was sent to England and was captured as parachutist at Arnhem
 His German questioners are find ing him an exceedingly tough nut to crack because he tells them frankly that he hates both them and the Russians and wants to see them all in Hell.
 His burning antipathy to both Germany and Russia, and his bit terness toward Britain, and the United States for their alleged failure to do anything to support the Warsaw revolt are typical of the legacy of hatred which this war is bound to leave all over Europe.
 This morning, Dec. 5, we had the first daylight American air raid since my arrival here. There must
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Girl Boek After Trek With Killer

Somerset, Pa, May 22.-UP) Evelyn Harkcom was a sad der but wiser 16-year-old girl today.
 Two weeks ago life was one thrill after another. The dark haired high school sophomore fell in love with a convicted killer-42-year-old James Henry Kent.
 Kent was a prisoner in the Somerset was a prisoner in the Somerset county jail. He was awaiting sentence to life im- prisonment for the fatal shoot ing of George Kern, Johns- town, dental technician, in De- cember, 1943.
 Evelyn, a janitor's daughter and one of seven children, lived near the jail. She and other bobby-soxers sometimes would stand in a passageway beneath Rents cell and talk to him. It was a lot of fun. But before she knew it, Evelyn was in love.
 Kent sawed his way out of the jail last May 6, and Evelyn went with him. For nearly a week they lived in the fields, slept in a hollow tree and in barns. They begged food and were shot by a farmer while Kent was trying to milk COW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
LOCAL AGENT SUES
 FOR COMMISSION

Hormidas Voghel local real estate agent, today filed a $500 civil &C., ton in common pleas court against Theresa Ferrecchia of Southington claiming the defendant did not carry out a contract for sale of property in Southington.
 The complaint states the defend- ant engaged the agent March l to get buyer for her property. set ting s7,300 as the price, with $7,0O0 to go to the owner A customer was obtained April 30 and made a $500 deposit to the agent, the writ states.
 It is alleged the property owner refused to accept the deposit and informed the real estate man she no longer wished to sell the prop erty, consisting of one-family house and seven acres of land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Vermont Mother StronqIes Tots

Burlington, Vt., May 22-UP)-
 The infant son of the State Direc-
 tor of the Federal Housing Admin . istration died today of injuries suf- fered Saturday at the hands of his : mother who strangled second
 child and attempted suicide.
 The latest victim was 5-month-old
 John Hinchey who died at hospi-
 tai. At the time of the tragedy the
 infant was revived but his sister
 Elizabeth, 3, was dead Mrs. Helen c. Hinchey, 39, their ] mother, was found in a bathtub of water and States Atty. Clarke A. 2 Gravel said that suicide note was found. She was confined to the state . (mentaD hospital at Waterbury. Gravel said that a special Chit ? tenden County grand jury would be called into session today or tommor- TOW for an inquest.
 The attack occurred after the
 children's father Frederick had left for his office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
The Voice. Given Priority Over Vet

Hollywood May 22. - (UP) - Crooner Frank Sinatra flew to New York under Army orders with a No. 3 priority, the USO announced today after it was reported that an Two lima veteran lost his plane seat to the screen and radio star.
 Sinatra had been alerted for an overseas USO tour to entertain troops and was travelling under Army orders, a USO spokesman said
 Eugene E. Harshbarger, 18, signal man 3/c, a veteran of Two Jina and Okinawa invasions, said at Mt. Vernon, H., that his homecoming was delayed four hours when he lost his place on a plane to the voice."
 "Sinatra was very nice and said he was sorry if his trip was going to delay me-" Harshbarger said. He went to the manager and asked him to do everything he could for me. But when the plane left, Sin atra was on it, and I wasn't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Late Realty Neus
LATE REALTY NEWS


 The following documents have been recorded in the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 WARRANTY DEEDS
 Maude M. Richmond and Clara R. Hotchkiss to Earl Kurtz, two pieces of property on Cherry street. Gertrude Neale Knowles to Olvie J. Morrison, property on Bidwell street.
 Michael De Santis and Armand N. Errichetti to Pietro Sanguedolce, property on Madison avenue. Mary Fistola to Scovill Manufac- turing Co.,, property On Hamilton avenue.
 Morris Greenblatt to Anna M, Ross, property on Meriden road. Eleanor McGrath to William Campopinao, property on Easton avenue
 Agnes Paukstis, also known as Agnes Paukitis to Antioni and An tonetta Pettinicchi, property on AL len street.
 Nicola Rinaldi to Frank and Jo- sephine Rinaldi, property on Hill street.
 Nicola Rinaldi to Michael Guer- rera, property on Hill street The Waterbury Land Co.,. Inc. to Georgette V. Victorine, property on Macauley avenue.
 QUIT CLAIM DEEDS Thomas Cobb and Julia Cobb to Isadore Hutensky, property on North Elm street.
 Helen Olive frenette to Eleanor McGrath, property on Easton ave- nue.
 Concetta Pisani to Mary Fistola, property on Hamilton avenue. The Waterbury Trust Co., to Anna Dibner
 Mortgage Deeds Olive J. Morrison to the First Federal Savings and Loan Associa- tion of Waterbury, property on Bid- well street, $3,0o0
 Antonio Pettinichhi and Anton etta Pettinicchi to Thomaston Sav- ings Bank property on Allan street, $4,5O0.
 Anna M. Ross to the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury, property on Meriden road, $450O.
 Release of Mortgage Ralph Devino to Morris Green blatt.
 First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury to Jane, Jean Adler.
 Eleanor McGrath to Joseph Frenette and Georgeanna Frenette. The Waterbury Trust Go. to Anna Dibner.
 The Waterbury Savings Bank to Michael and Mary Dunn. Jessie Jane Painter to Jean Adler.
 Release of Mortgage Eugene Bochicchio to Achille Pisani and Concetta Pisani. Eugene Bochicchio to Achille Pisani. Eugene Bochicchio to Achille Pisans and Concetta Pisani. George Fred Abbot to Gertrude Neale KnNwles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22

penditures were $243 ,209 66, show ing cash deficit of $1,05373.
 The balance sheet shows prop erty valued at $856,25902 and en- dowment funds of $72,308.21, mak- in total capital asset of $928,- 367. 23 Property includes the cen tral Y, Brooklyn and North End branches, Camp Mataucha, all free from debt and two houses on Park Place which were purchased for building expansion. These carry mortgages of 24,06440, a reduction of $l ,094.45 during 1944.
 The total current liability of the association is $23,36178, an in- crease of $1.063.38 over last years figure of 2,2984o.
 A report by A. F. Meyerhans, auditor, certified that the bank statement of the Y as of Dec. 31, has been reconciled and shows a balance of 11,773.o3, consisting of S7,038.13. funds of the association. and S4,03S13, funds of the Indus trial War Recreation Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22

have been 500 flying fortresses and Liberators in the force that struck a shattering blow at some factory in the northern part of Berlin.
 Camp morale jumped 100 percent as result of the show of airpowel and I said silent prayer for ths Eight airforce-coupled with al equally fervent supplement that Ger Spaatz would keep his air flee occupied on the otherwise of towl and not touch our prison camp.
 The damage to Berlin is far worse than anyone could imagine from z thousand air pictures.
 German transportation has be- come so desperate that even the weapons that industry manages tc produce reach the front only after the most incredible delays - if they are not destroyed en route.
 The Germans admit that Allied air power is the single overwhelm- ing factor in the Whc,,e military situation and without it We never could win the war.
 On our way to Berlin across Ger many I realized that even at the present stage of the war, before the full weight of our air power had been thrown against German con- munications, the entire German front was being slowly starved fo1 weapons, ammunition and fuel.
 But even without the destruction Of industry by systematic bombing, the Germans were being hamstrung because their essential materials are giving out one after another.
 Berlin is 60 to 10 per cent des- troyed now. According to the prison guards there are portions in other sections of the city that are even worse than anything I have seen There are huge blank patches every where in the city where blockbusters have blown everything flat for per- haps 100 yards in every direction.
 There are block after block were handmade fire swept every build ing, leaving just the raw, scorched walls.
 The effectiveness of Allied ail power is written as we'll on every face in the long queues waiting for bread, coal and meat.
 The bombing has created a deep hatred but at the same time a deep respect, almost admiration, for this force that dominates the deepest in- terior of the Third Reich.
 l know what it means to beg con- slderation from these Germans - and say the bombing is just what they needed.
 The Berlin papers are full of the Allied desperation" at the "un- stoppable' German offensive in the Ardennes but we have begun to detect certain of color notes.
 It may be the over-optimisim to which prisoners are always subject, but l fancy can see this desperate counter-offensive is not quite what it might be.
 It must have had great initial success, but like the great counter attack at Mortain Wire after the Avranches break-through last year, 1t may prove disastrous.
 The prison grapevine is already limiting at that and everyone is waiting for news.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
National Maritime
 Day Widely Observed
Connecticuts Special Interest Emphasized By Cover
 nor Baldwin in New London Address Today

New London, May 22-(UP) In an observance of National Maritime Day, Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin today said that lin war and in peace our seamen have ren- dered distinguished service to our country"
 Tn our development as a nation, the seven seas, with their free high ways to every corner of the world, have been major factor As We look back on our brilliant vic tory in Europe and give deserving credit to our armed forces, let us not overlook the work of men who manned the conveys across the At lantic and kept the lifeline flowing with staples of life and materials of battle, There will come a day soon when our merchant men will again sail the seas for peaceful con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Another Puppet
 Premier Nobbed

London, May 22-UP)-Another ,puppet premier, Dr. Stefan Tiso of '..Slovakia, was held by the Allies to-
 day.
 "a "a British press dispatches said Tiso, several members of his government .1sand Nazi officials were taken by Third U. s. Army troops at Kreme-
 muenster in Austria Saturday night. iTiso's uncle, Dr. Josef Tiso, was spuppet president of Slovakia.
 4 The British radio reported Amer
 ican troops also had captured Paul Ferdonet, known to the French people as "the traitor of Stuttgart" :"
 Ferdonet Broadcast over the Stutt- gart radio during the first battle of France and specialized in attacking French morale by reporting false defeats and even issuing false orders.
 % A Luxembourg broadcast said ssBritish officers had confirmed the death of Admiral Friedrich Luet-
 gow, German U-boat specialists
 whose opinions on naval warfare often were quoted by German radios s-ssduring the war. Luetzow was saiG to have been shot by one of his e~guards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
MAIL TO NORWAY
 BEING ACCEPTED

Limited mail service has been re- stunned between Norway and the United States, Charles A. Babin, postmaster, has announced.
 Non-illustrated post cards, either on business or family matters, may now be sent by residents of this country to Norway. Postage rate for these cards is three cents each.
 Due to present unsettled condi- tions in that country, however, mail to various parts of Norway may not be delivered promptly, Postmaster Babin stated.
 Regulation money orders, airmail or parcel post services are not avail able at this time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
FEW COMMUNICABLE
 DISEASES REPORTED

One case each or typhoid fever, scarlet fever and lobar pneumonia comprise the total communicable diseases listed for Waterbury for the week ending May 19. The re- port is by the Connecticut State De- partment of Health.
 , Totals listed for the entire state as to type illnesses are as follows: lobar pneumonia, 52; meningitis, 2; diphtheria, 1; scarlet fever, 56; measles, IA; whooping cough, 56; chickenpox, 152; humps, 12l; gon- orrhea, 38 and Syphilis, 59.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Marriage
 Intentions

The following persons have ap- piled for marriage licenses at the bureau of vital statistics, town clerks office:
 John D'Agostino, Hamden ave- nue, and Letitia Solury, 140 Vol colt street.
 Robert L. Foster. 929 West Main street, and Mary H. Fairbanks, 22 Marion avenue.
 James Fitzgerald, 1O8 Meriden road, and Beverly Northrop, 139 Chester avenue.
 Louis H. Wensel, 56 Radcliff avenue, and Dorothy E. Steer, 56 Monroe avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
BUILDING PERMITS

The following persons have been issued permits by the office of Building Inspector John T. Hart ley:
 Joseph F. Byron, dormer win- dow, 92 Pearl Lake road. $10O.
 Rudolph Puczonka, addition to side porch, 1438 Highland avenue, S150,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Honors Announced At Crosby High School

Louis J. Thibodeau, principal, today announced the top ranking students at Crosby high school for the 1944-45 school term. Miss Ann E. Bush, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ernest M. Bush of "A Blakeslee Cir cle, has been named valedictorian. with an average of 94.8, and Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Coscia Just ''Hopeful"
 AsHour Of Trial Nears

If you knew what a good man am you'd be surprised" Domenic Coscia told a reporter this morn ing as he waited in a basement cell in the county courthouse building to be called to superior court for the opening of bis first degree murder tris..
 T as gentleman. I have been a good American for 32 years, the diminutive prisoner, who stands five-feet, two inches tall,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
FOREST FIRE

Roswell, N. M., May 22.-CUP) - Soldiers from Roswell Army Air Field joined forest rangers and civilians to combat a raging forest fire which swept through mountain forestland destroying thousands of acres of timber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
EAST END CLUB IN
 MEETING TONIGHT

The East End Community Club will meet tonight at 8:30 at Ander- son school. Plans will be discussed for the establishment of a branch library and branch post office in that section of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
DUCHESS AT NEWPORT

Newport, R. l., May 22.-(UP)- The Newport Herald says that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor will visit Newport this summer, prob ably during August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
City Passes One-Third
 Mark In Bond Campaign
Chairman Appeals to All Waterburians to Support
 Drive to Limit; Model "Jeeps" to Be Awarded

Having already surpassed one-thrd of it's quota of S6905000 in Series bond sales Waterbury is forging ahead of other cities in the state in the Seventh War Bond dlve, according to figures recently received Though compilation of receipts has not been made since Satur day the individuals here have purchased $2O8622 worth nf Cnrnc G
The union times., 1945-08-25
Wage Controls On Way Out
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Continued from Page One) 50 workers but that of the others involved numbers.
 Dispute Taylor said in eaborang the policy. will still be certified the WLB by the Dept of Labor not the grounds of interfering with the effort but the grounds they interfere with orderly He indicated that probably only the important disputes would go to the Board.
 Building Trades To Benefit
 AF leaders have expressed their confidence that they would be able to take advantage of the policy hike for of their members, especially in the building trades. Construction workers in normal number about 2OOOOOO and during the building boom anticipated the next few years employment will probably to than 100000.
 Wage brackets, Taylor said, will longer be used in the Boards figuring.
 In lifting the lid voluntary wage increases which not require price rses Truman declared that permit such relaxation because these longer any threat of inatonary bidding up of wage by petition in a short labor market
 That fact however makes the relaxation in the nature of Indian gift Employers less likely to grant increases if they afford them, since they will the pressure of army of unemployed keep down. Had that adjustment been ordered during the the employers comply would have been much greater.