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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02

such an important opportunity for this type planning as that which immediately precedes and then fol- lows the end of World War II. Pub lie works can and should provide a bridge of employment and produc- ton between concentrated occupa- ton in war industries and reconVer- sion to a normal feature of great economy in construction costs dur ing these periods of transition '. The City Plan commission believes that this is matter of far reaching community interest and welfare which merits the study, debate and cooperation of the people of Wa terbury,"
 Expenditure Plan Told
 City Budget Director Arnold E, Furlong who together with City Controller Neil F, Maloney shaped the financial phase of the projected program, states in his comments contained in the publication,
 Tn my opinion, the means Of financing set forth represents a fan exposition of the citys ability to assume obligations and to adopt the City Plan commission projects,
 The proposed thirteen million dol- lar expenditure has been estimated by city financial authorities to De possible by means of the following annual total expenditures, for all project; first year, Sl ,693 000; see' ond year, $2, ,49O ,000, third year, &, 356, 900; fourth year, sl ,654, ,00o; tiftf year, s2,456, 900 and sixth year, $i,' 495 ,000.
 How To Meet Cost
 Mir Furlong stresses that the un' eertainties of the future-whioh re- suit in the estimated means of fn' anoing being predeated upon eer tain assumptions, such as, W-ns large relief bond issues will bt necessary for approximately sever years, t0-the U, s, Goyernmen will render finaneial assistance or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
TotoI Phases In Framework

(Continued from Page D head parking facilities elsewhere have been laid out.
 Projects planned for within the six-year program and the antlclpat- ed cost of each are as follows, side walks and curbs, $360,000, streets (paVing and resurfacing), $6l2,0OO; street opening (grading and olling) $632 000; through highway connec- tions, $500000; street signs, $3O,00O; street lighting, $48,000; bridges, $500000; storm water drainage, $627 000, sewage treatment plant, S7500O0; Mad River intercepter' $8000
 Also, sanitary sewers, $775,O0O; water distribution, $350,000; automo- bile parking, Sl80,000; airport, s3,- 800, 900; parks and recreation, S49l, z GOO, schools, $l,330,000; buildings tstreet and water departmental $l28,000, public health, $305,O00 and public buildings, $B50,000,
 Public Works To Span Transition
 Mayor John s, Monagan, in preface to the publication, congratu' lates the commission and points out that the program was devised in the Interest of the growth and develop ment of Waterbury and It's future,
 This plan says the Mayor, fur nlshes tAe foundation for building a city which Is closely adapted ( the requirements of its people"
 Thomas F, Moore, chairman O. the commission in the ioreword t' the publication defines the program as a Master Plan for Waterbury and adds, perhaps no period in th' elty's history has ever presente'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
Prediction ShoUs
 TemDerufure Rise

Boston, Nov. 2-CUP)-The New England extended weather forecast:
 The temperature during the next five days will average from two to eight degrees above normal. A It. tie cooler weather tomorrow and early Sunday will be followed by risinv temperature Sunday after noon and Monday with rather high temperature for the season through Wednesday.
 Some normal temperatures for the period include Boston and New Hay- en, Conn, AS degrees; Nantucket, Mass, 48; Providence, R. l. A; Concord N. H., and Portland, Me, 42; Burlington Vt. and Passport, Me, 4l; Greenville, Me, 36, and Presque Isle, Me. 35.
 Rainfall will total two-thirds of an inch or more during this period, occurring as showers late tonight and in hilly sections early tomor- row with more active showers again toward the end of the period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
REVENUE SOURCES

Perhaps the most pertinent and im- portant phases of the financial phase of the cityS postwar program are the facts that no large relief bond issues will be necessary for the next seven years nor will the citys tax rate increase as result of the reality of the proposed program. (These are reasonable assumptions predicated upon the unforeseeable hope that economic affairs will remain fairly normal and stable).
 The estimated means of financing are predicated also upon the follow ing sources: cash surplus; reserve fund; special assessments; other governments (federal-state) and bond issues.
 By Cash Surplus is meant cash in banks or short term U. s. Treas ury Certificates now held by the City. These amounts are segregated in bond funds or revolving funds The only exception exists in the form of the sewer fund cash sur plus, in which amount there has been included ,000 estimated tc be received from sewer assessments receivable, now collectable.
 By the Reserve Fund" is meant mainly U. S. Treasury Certificates now in amount of $732,000. Esti- mated also is the sum of $354,800 o1 this aforementioned total which vii, be a balance at the end of the G. year plan.
 By Special Assessments" is meant those arising in connection with the proposed sanitary sewers which has been calculated to amount to about 49 per cent of the estimated cost of the projects
 "Other Governments" referred to are meant to mean Federal and State which are expected to contri- bute to certain projects. The amounts set forth under this pro- feet assume that donations from neighboring communities will be forthcoming as to the city's airport and from the Federal authorities foI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
Protestant Chaplains AidMental Hospitals Others Assigned to 10 Correctional
 Institutions; 2,200 to Engage
 In Full Time PostWor Work

New York, Nov. 2-Following mili- tary and naval demobilization there will be about 2.20O Protestant chap Iains-five times as many as before the war-engaRed in rull-tlme work in the Army and Navy. the Veter- ans Administration, general and mental hospitals, penal and correc- tional institutions and other agen- cies, according to a study made by the Commission on Religion and Health of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America.
 Tn announcing the results or the study, based on estimates made by the agencies involved and by spe- cialists in the field, Rev, Seward HiItner, executive secretary or the Commission, today predicted that the number of ohaplains would grow in the coming years in proportion as the churches, institutions and public better understood the value of their services,
 If the religious needs of persons in all types of special situations were to be properly served, MT Hiltner said, nearly 4000 tull-tlme
 
 chaplains would be required '
 m view of the importance of sup plying specially trained men to m ehaplaincy positions, the Commls' sion has recommended that theo' logical schools provide certain spe' elal basic training for ehaplaiheS eandidates: that agencies employ ing chaplalns provide adequate courses of ln-seryice training, ano that church bodies provide literature and other resources necessary ts carry on the essentially pastoral anc missionary task Of the chaplalncy,
 The Commission also recommend' cd that further study be made ts discover and establish standardl for such types Of chaplaincy worl as have recently become important such as chaplaincy service in indus' irv and ln the Merchant Marine.
 Of the estimated 2,200 Protestant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
Waterbury Men
 Attend Meeting

Representative from Waterbury attended the recent meeting Of the Master FiniShers Association at Hotel Statler Boston. Charles Mar dozzi. A8 Vermont St, and Joseph F. Thompson, i3i Falls Ave, Oak vile, were the local men. MT. Mar dozzl represented the Waterbury Plating O., and MT, Thompson, the Southern New England Telephone Go.
 "Electroplatin Costs" was the top ic Adolph Bregman, executive sec retary of the Masters Electroplating Association Of New oYrk, spoke on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
Dance Postponed RyOdd EeLLolus

The Nosahogan Lodge, Odd Eel lows has postponed the dance that was originally planned for tomor- row night. The dance will be held Dec. 1.
 The lodge will hold turkey sup per at the lodge hall Tuesday night. Following the supper first degree clas sWill be eXemplified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02

and Westinghouse Electric submit- ted detailed lighting recommenda- tions for the city. Some of this light ing, as recommended, had already been installed in the main downtown streets Of the city. War conditions and limitations of critical materials prevented such an extension of the proposals. Some specific lighting re- adjustment will be made in con- junction with the studies of traffic volume and accident locations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
Petition Made For Return of License

Decision was reserved by Hearings Officer Thomas Burke in New Hay- en Wednesday on request by Roh- ert J. McKena of 79l East Main street for restoration of his license, MeKenna's license was revoked Sept, l3, following a conviction on a charge of speeding The petitioner previously had been convicted on a charge Of reckless driving,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM l3
Water Distribution

Plans for water distribution in- clude streets and areas in the higher sections of the city where water ser vice is lacking or inadequate. Clean- ing, repairing and lining of the old pipe line from the Wigwam Reser- voir is also advocated. The re- cent completion of the Pitch Res ervoir and second pipeline have as- sured Waterbury of an ample wa ter supply.
 Areas which will benefit from this proposal are as follows: Har- pers Ferry road, Frost road, South Main street, Chase school to Vol colt street; Extension to East Mountain district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM 20 Public Buildings

New public buildings will include additions to the City Hall, new main Library and memorial audi torium.
 The auditorium will be a memorial to the war veterans and at the same time satisfy the need of an audi torium for civic endeavors. The sum of $500,0O0 has been allocated for such a construction and plans for suitable type design and utili- tarian architecture are being con- sidered by the War Memorial Com mittee appointed by the Mayor.
 Additional office space is badly needed in the City Hall together with additional storage space. It is possible that the present Silas Bronson Library will be utilized as a City Hall "annex" whenever the latter has been removed to the pro- posed new construction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM II Sanitary Sewers

A survey of needs relative to sani- tary sewers has revealed that the soil in many areas does not permit of the proper use of septic tanks. Other areas are shown to have no sewer service at all, particularly in the built-up areas. An expenditure of $236,000 has been allocated for the construction of such sewers on numerous miscellaneous streets.
 Areas to benefit from this pro- posed project are as follows; Car rington Brook, Gates avenue (Bou- ley Manor Area), Glendale Manor; Steele's Brook Intercepter; Newton Heights Area; Macarthur Drive; (Moran street area): Bunker Hill area and Chipman street extension via Sled Haul Brook together with miscellaneous minor streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM-19 Public Health

Construction of a new Health Center and of a wing to one of the local hospitals the latter to be used as an Isolation Hospital is the first major phase of the city's pro- posed health program.
 The Health Center will include dispenseries, laboratories, examina- tion centers and facilities for the city's Health Department and the Bureau of Vital Statistics.
 The Isolation Hospital, so-called will be used for purposes of treat ing and confining all contagious diseases of nature dangerous to the community, such as infantile paralysis, scarlet fever, etc. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM 12 IncineratOr

Eventual construction of an in- cinerator is considered imperative by the proposed program. How ever wartime chemical discoveries and methods of reclamation and disposal are being awaited before such a project Is begun. It is planned also that this plant could be constructed on a regional basis including the smaller outlying towns on a ton price basis which would help provide for it's maintenance and the retirement of incineratol bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
av MT. Scott-Smith said.

May, MT. Scott-Smith said.
 The commission which was form ed under the late Mayor Vincent A. Scully is a non-political board. Its plans for teh proposed postwar program were begun in ls43 by means of correlated study with the various state planning groups and some federal groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM-16 Parks and Recreation

Additional recreational facilities in present parks, construction of ad- ditional baseball and softball dia- monds and tennis courts, improve ments to the Municipal Golf course and new playgrounds are included within this program. The following is summary of the proposed prof ects for each individual park:
 Fulton Park-Complete ballfleld and tennis courts and construction of a new maintenance building.
 Hamilton Park-Complete Mill wheel ballf1eld, wading pool, Mill wheel parking area, new stone pavil- ion, Millwheel tennis courts, new tool house and maintenance house.
 Rowland Park-Entire new devel- opment,
 Municipal Golf Course-New park ing area, new putting green and general course improvements.
 New playgrounds will be provided in the following areas: Dover St., Russell St., South End, North End, plus the acquisition of and develop ment of new park lands and play fields.
 Construction of new Music Shell for outdoor concerts is also proposed and planned for.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
FinuncioI Phase Of 6-Yeor Plan Drown-Up

ED NOTE: The following is summary of the proposed and estimated means of financing the city's Swear, SIS million postwar program. This phase of the plan has been worked out in principal measure by City Budget Director Arnold E. Furlong and City Con- trOIler Neil F. Maloney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
TTEM-18 Buildings

New city buildings planned for in the Swear program comprise those of the Street and Water depart ments. Actually they will consist of modernization by means of new con- struction, of an asphalt plant, stor- age and repair shops and new Dog Pound. The latter is a prime essential for the city and is to be one of the first projects on the agenda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02

the City. As reported here prevoius- ly plans for the Treatment Plant have been approved by state author ities and 8 bond issuance for con- struction of same has been authoriz- ed by the State General Assembly Approximately $750000 has been all located for this latter project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02

The location makes this area avail able to Bristol, Meriden and other smaller communities. This is the most expensive project within the entire program and would likely cost in the neighborhood of $3,500,- 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM-15 Municipal Airport

Land which extends into the Town of Wolcott from Waterbury, as re- ported previously is the number one choice for a proposed city airport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEMS 1-2 Sidewalks, Curbs, Paving, Etc.

Most of the work listed under these combined items comes under the classification of deferred main- tenance by reason of wartime re- strictions as to material manpower etc. Resurfacing and paving will be undertaken for those streets of major and secondary classification carrying heavy traffic volumes. Storm water drains, water mains sanitary sewers, etc, will be in stalled wherever necessary.
 Streets and avenues to be includ- ed within this particular proposed projects are as follows: (Streets)- Benedict, Bishop. Cherry, Church, Cooke, East Farm, East Main, Eliz- abeth, Grand Grove KingSbury, Leavenworth, Lewis, Liberty, Mea- dow, North Main, Oak, Piedmont, Riverside, Robbins, Savings, Sco- will. Spring, South Elm. South Main State, Union, Washington, West Main, Willow and Wolcott (Ave- nues)-Bunker Hill, Central, Con- gress, Grandview, Harrison. High land, Holmes, Kendrick, and Wash ington. (Others) Columbia Blvd, Cottage Place Meriden Road, Southmayd road
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02

need for such a hospital has been considered by the Commission and the Health Board for sometime but again, as in many other instances, wartime exigencies prevented any concrete progress in the actual con- struction and development of such project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
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Feother Foom Lined, Finger Tip Jackets Solve The Tough Winter Problem For Outdoors Men, $50. This Feother Foom downy soft lining wos perfected in Uncle Som's reseoreh laboratory for our high altitude flyers and the men in the cold drob for north where forty below zero wos nothing un- usuoI.
 This wonderfully soft, downy sub- stonee, light as e feather, insu- Iotes the body against extreme temperatures, insuring normoI body temperature, thus keeping you as worm as bug in rug. This finger tip sobordine jacket, with fur collar, windproof, zipper front, stormproof pockets, droft- proof wristIets, sleeves with Feather Foom lining is your win ter hope if you're going to spend much time in the open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
By JAMES M. MOORE

ED NOTE-The following is detailed summary of the 20 projects and their component parts contained within the sxyear postwar program of the City Plan Commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM-17 City Schools

School population and distribu- tion movements are constantly under study by commission auth critics as to possible future require ments. This applies to potential additions and construction of new elementary schools. Revision of current school district lines and the possible consolidation of present districts may result in the need of additions to present school struc- lures and the elimination of ob- solete or idle school buildings.
 Construction of a Trade school IS now realty with the now idle Mulcahy School building being the site chosen for such an institution. Necessary bond issuance has been authorized by the state and com- pleted by the city. It is believed by the commission that the use and development of a State Trade school will offset for the city the future needs for high school of classical and commercial nature, such as Crosby and Wilby High schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM 3
Street Opening. Gradings, Oiling
 Etc,

The majority of streets classified as secondary as to traffic volume will benefit from this proposed pro- ject. Approximately $180,000 has been set aside for this particular item. Specific streets and avenues which will benefit from this project are as follows: (Streets) Hill, Moran, Piedmont (Avenues) Bun ker Hill avenue, Highland avenue (extension, Huntingdon avenue, Oakville avenue. Also Columbia Blvd. (extension), Frost road, Lake wood road, Plank road, Stillson road, Terry road, Woodtick road and miscellaneous minor streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM
Storm Water Drainage

The need for layout and construc- ton of various brook channels in connection with the extension of storm water drainage is considered pressing. The completion of Great Brook and Little Brook both of which flow under our central busi- ness sections is imperative, it is de- clared The following locales will benefit from this particular project item: Great Brook, (East Main to Kingsbury), Little Brook Savings to West Burton streeD; Dye Shop Brook, (Naugatuck river to Pier ponD; Darlington Brook, (Meriden road to Dallas avenue); West Main street. (Church to LeWis), Leaven- worth street; Sunnyside avenue, (Wilson to Blake); Macarthur Drive (Chase to Moran) Madison street Baldwin to Welles); Hope street, (Walnut to WarneD Plank road, (Scovills Pond to Seminole); Sled Haul Brook. (Highland to Chase), |, Oak street, (Long Hill road), Savings street, Little Brook to North Main) Ridge street; (Pleasant to North of Sylvan); Tudor street, North Main to Cross street., Walnut street, (Wood to Irion); Welles street, Madison to Sylvan); Idylewood av- enue, (Plank road), Washington street, South Main to Sylvan); Plank road, (Carrington Brooks to Englewood); Martin street Baldwin to Ridge); Bellevue street, North Main easterly), Winchester street, North Main easterly; Waterville street; (Hillside to RidgewooO Wyman street Hanover to Cooke); Pleasant street; Baldwin to Elmer ald, Central avenue; West Main to Post College).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEMS-9 and 10 Sewage Treatment Plant and Mad River InterceptOr

Perhaps among the most immedi-
 ate undertakings within the pro- grams framework will be the con- struction of the Sewage Treatment Plant and the Mad River Intercep- tor. It has been recommended by the Commission that the Intercep- tor be constructed as far as Silver street, before construction of the Treatment Plant. This would pro- vide relief to the overloaded sewer age system in the eastern sections of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
Michael Madden
 Honored At Party

Michael T. Madden, 29 Fairmount street, was honored by his fellow workers at the Waterbury Brass Goods branch, American Brass Co.,, yesterday at a shop party. MT. Mad den is retiring after 50 years with the company.
 He was presented a gold wrist watch by the Foreman's Associa- ton and office staff, Herbert W. Coe made the presentation, De- pertinent workers gave him a table radio, presented by Michael Stango, assistant to Mir. Madden in the plating department, in behalf of the group,
 Tn 1924 the Navy let contracts o4 tha pata nf elR0 000 ffl0 a month
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM 4 Through Highway Connections

As reported here previously sur- veys are being made constantly by the State Highway Commission for a new location of Route from Southbury to Hartford through Wa terbury. Surveys reveal that the origin and destination of the ma- jority Of vehicles which pass in this area have Waterbury as their goal with very small amount of through traffic to points beyond. The city's problem is one of lack of parallel arteries resulting in congestion on main arteries.
 The tentative relocation of Route 6 under the proposed program would result in providing a parallel artery approximately one block south of East and West Main streets, with connections to main highways run ming north and south through the city. Proposed for the immediate priority list is the construction of the first section of this highway from South Main street, to Hamil- ton avenue, via Union street, and Bridge street, with a connector to East Main street. A sum of $500 900 has been allocated for the city's share of this project.
 ITEM 5
 Street Signs
 All wooden street signs in Water bury will be replaced with metal signs and brackets of permanent character. The modernization of Waterbury's street signs Is recog- nized necessity, 1t has been declared by the commission.
 ITEM-8
 Street Lighting
 Tn lo4l the General Electric Co.,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02

Tn 1924 the Navy let contracts at the rate of $l00 100000 a month for roeket-propelled shells
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
Friday Night Dance At Venf0 Hall

Victor zembruskl and his orches- tra will furnish music at the regular Friday night dance tonight at venta hali. l0S Green street. Dancing VIII be held ftom 6 p. m. to midnight.
 
 military transport. the C-p1 eAEsy l2o fnAly armed troops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-02
ITEM 5 Street Signs
ITEM-8 Street Lighting

Tn le4l the General Electric Co.,,