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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
Delegates Monday For Session
 1.200 Red Cross
 Representatives
 EXnAefad

The annual conference of Ap. proximstely i,200 members Of Con- necticuts Red Gross chapters. meet- ing in Waterbury on Monday, will be addressed by several additional speakers, Mrs. Edson B. Hitchcock, chairman of arrangements, has an- nounced.
 Robert o. PurVes, associate man. ager of the North Atlantic Area, will be the principal speaker, as previously reported. Others who will make addresses are: William Fine, Red Gross overseas director who spoke here recently; Donald R. Williams. regional director of the North Atlantic Area; Mrs. Louise N, Mumr1, director Of home service, North Atlantic Area.
 All speakers will address the open ing session at Buckingham hall be- tween 10 Q. m. and noon.
 Luncheon will be served at The Elton and YMCA and round table conferences will follow in the after noon from 2 to o'clock ct Chap ter House, ie6 Grove street, The Elton, St. Johns Episcopal church Parish House and the Connecticut Light & Power Go auditorium, on Leavenworth street.
 Mrs. Hitchcock, chairman of ar- arrangements is also chairman of volunteer special services for the local chapter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27

statements" because the housing shortage has proved a major prob- lem to the voters of the city, he said. Pointing out that such hEus- ing shortages exist in other cities, due to the influx of war workers and the curtailment of building materials, the mayor said the diff flculty can in no way "be tied up to the administration"
 The mayor further asserted:
 Mfr. Snyder erred by a million dollars in estimating the amount of bonds we had been authorized to sell by the legislature" stated the mayor. We don't want anna teurs who are ignorant of the city's financial affairs to be placed in charge of administering our local government"
 "Amateurs"
 Once again terTning the COP as- saults on the administration as completely inaccurate and untruth- full" the mayor said: T am sure that the people of Waterbury do not want that type of mind to administer the affairs of their city, which does @ $T,000,000 business an- nuaily. Their misstatements, their inaccuracies, and lack of knowledge of city administration indicate they are amateurs and not capable to deal with the problems of adninis- trations or post-war plans which are so vital to making better liv- ing here during the important years ahead"
 Tn addition to financial improve rnentS which he said were made under his administration, Mayor Monagan called attention to the great progress" made in child care, education and human rela- tions, He noted the appointment of a psychologist and the broad- ening of the school lunch program.
 We planned for the future" he said, "and our plans were in such good shape that We were able to put them in operation when the war was over."
 Other Speakers
 Other speakers were Cornelius Maloney, city controller; Mrs, Mary Kilnartin. town clerk; and Maurice Tangney, chairman of the Democratic town committee. MT. Maloney spoke on behalf of the men candidates on the Democratic ticket, and Mrs. Kilmartin for the women. MT. Tangney'S talk was on organizing to get out the vote.
 The meeting was called to order by John Fitzmaurice, Mayor Mon- agail's secretary, and Maurice Healey then took the chair, after being elected chairman of the "Monagan.for-Mayor" committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
Alleged Skip DriverGiven 
 Arrested On Trip"
 Given Motor
 Patrol

Investigating information given by witnesses, police last night appre. hended hit-run driver within a half hour after an accident occurred on Washington avenue in which two cars collided and no one was injur- ed.
 Clinton Pelky, 36, ls4 Baldwin street, who Is also known by the alias of Clinton Pellsey, was arrested at l0:30 on Fuller street by Motor Pa. trolmen John Deeley and John Cul- teton, who charged the driver with evading responsibility.
 The officers said that Pelky left the scene of the accident in which a car driven by him crashed into another vehicle owned by Joseph Rizzuti, 240 South Leonard street, at e:45 p. m.
 Rlzzuti, according to Culleton and Deeley, was travelling west on Wash ington avenue, when the Pelky vehicle travelling in the opposite di- rection on the same street, side. swiped the Rizzutl car on the left rear fender and proceeded without coming to 0 stop,
 The front left fender of the Pelky car was damaged the officers re. vealed.
 Arraigned in City Court this morning before Judge Charles R. summa, pelky received Q continu- ance to Nov. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
By c. |. BARKER Central Press Correspondent

Detroit, Oct. N. -- Resonverslon problems, c wave of strikes and the racial question are involved in the Detroit mayoralty election, Nov. c, between Edward J. JeffrIes. Jr.. in- cumbent, and Richard T. Franken- steen, vice president of the JAW CIO.
 The contest Is attracting national interest by reason of the labor angle 1t will be c test of public sentiment in c major American city for what IS regarded as showdown battle on Fundamental economic issues.
 To nominal extent, at least, Detroit has adhered in the past to Ilon.partisan policy for city elections, but this is out the wins dow now.
 Mrs. Dorothy K. Roosevelt. widow of c. Hall Roosevelt. who was re- lated to the late president, spoke over the radio as Q director of the Michigan Citizens' committee, an behalf Of FrafkensteeFi, who is frankly recognized as the CIO-PAC candidate backed by Richard D. flanagan. chairman of the. Demo- cratic party. and sidney Niilman. national head of the political action committee for the CfO.
 Mrs. Roosevelt said it was UT. fair to link FrankenSteen with the strike of CI0 oil workers or to intimate, as some opponents charged. that he was setting gas for c "blg limousine" that the CIO candidate drives during the canl- paign.
 Mrs. Roosevelt condemned Mayor Jeffries for providing no leader. ship to maintain industrial peace or to protect wage standards"
 When the city was aroused and Tesentfui over the gasoline short- age from strikes one Detroit newg- paper ran c leading editorial, say- ing the fnayoraity issue was mot Frankensteen the individual but FTankensteen the syfnbo." Tit added that it would not De the CI0 which would take over Detroit'g city hall but certain factions of the CIO."
 FrankenSteGf1 told the Detroit Federation Of, Women'8 clubs that. "If Jeffries had even c few of his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
ItaIian Clubs Arrange RoIIy For Nov A
 AuxiIi0Ey Sending
 Lorae DeIeqotion

Mayor John g. Monagan and all other Democratic candidates will attend the Italian -Aineircan Demo- cratic club rally to be held Sunday, November {, at 3 o'clock ct the FIorio Post Hall, 1t has been an- nolinced.
 The arrangement committee con- siSt6 Of:
 Victor Mambruno, James Bianco, Louis Chieffo, John Perella, Hum. bert Mapgini, Clayton Briotti, Henry Minicucci, John Membrino, Emil SaruSo, Carmine Cipriano, Nicholas Zappone, Albert Mucci, Michael Ciano. Charles Sciullo, Jerry Scorpion, Anthony Teta, Frank Mete, Cosrlo Rometo, Sal. Vatore Ciarcia, Michael Rossi, Ital0 DeIfino, Prank DesomrIa, John DlCorpo, Joseph Calo, Salvatore BorelIi, James saginario. Julius San- tora, Anthony Ferraro, John Savitlo, Lawrence Rambo, Sam Laptano, Nicholas Tamburello, Salvatore Trioig, James Corriedo, Fred Jaco- vino, Prank GuerPera, Lawrence LiVoa, Louis BTla, BoSco Devlno,
 Members of the Italian. American Democratic Club Auxiliary, headed by Mrs. Rocco (saIly) Diorio, preSl. dent, and Miss Doris Jacaruso, will also attend, as will members Of the ItaIian- American Women's Demo. cratic club, headed by Miss Doris Jacafueo,
 Victor MambrunO, chairman Of the organization, said that the clubs district captains would be named during the coming week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
Bus Strike M0yAffect Connecticut
 Drivers TobIe
 WoIkout Until
 Next Wednesd Icy

Boston, Got. 27-(UF)--New land seethed with labor unrest oyss wage scales today as . total of g 'e persons were striking in four plau and Il,5s2 other workers consideEsa z walkouts as means Of enfcrcl1i their demands.
 Major strike was ct the Brown Sharpe Mfg. co. plant in PrcvA~ dence, R. T., one of the states maiok industries, where 900 A.FL. while collar workers staged walkout that was supported by 1000 toolmakcrs and the Rhode Island State Federae tion of Labor.
 Picket lines surrounded the plant and a mass meeting was scheduled for tomorrow to discuss the matter among the unions. The company said 1000 were at their jobs, the union said no more than loO-aA non-union-were on duty.
 At West Springfield, Mass, b15 C.I.O. production workers ct the Wico Electric Go. plant were in the 18th day of their strike with picket lines established. Tn Springfield, % C,IO. wire workers ct the Cheney Bigelow Wire Works were staging Q wildcat walkout without pickets while l5o A.F.L. moulders ct the Springfield Bronze & Aluminium co. plant continued c strike that start- ed Oct. l6.
 Perhaps the most threatening situation was at Providence where 257 A.F.L. bus drivers and terminal employees of the New England Transportation Go. postponed until Wednesday a strike that was sched- uled to have begun at { Q. m. today. If called 1t would affect interstate transportation for 25,000 persons iz1 Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut,
 At the worlds largest blanket Tnill the Nashua (N. H.. Mfg. Co., about 1000 employees were to con~ sider a strike vote at @ mass meets ing tomorrow. If called 1t would be the mills first labor dispute in % years.
 Twenty-Five hundred employees of the Chapman Valve Mfg. Go. at Springfield were disputing over wages and described as in strike mood.
 Similar disputes In Springfield inc volved 250 at the Chain Belt Co.'S Baldwin -Duckworth Division; 325 at the Package Machinery Co.,; 900-at the Monsanto Chemical Co.,; 100 ct the Reynolds Metals Co.,; and 250 in Westtleld at the Foster Machine Go,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
Telephone Campaign Realize Quota
Waterbury Needs $l35. 900 To Aid Wor Agencies, Relief Committees

Waterbury's Combined War Fund and Community Chest drive was short Sl36, ,426 last night, as hundreds of volunteer workers made final re. ports in the three-week campaign to obtain S5i6, i03 for the support of g local Red Feather agencies and l0 War Fund agencies.
 Since the deficit of more than Sl36 900 must be raised If Waterbury is to offer support to the War Fund agencies, including the USO, and other relief committees in war-torn countries, Clyde Jenning, chairman, announced 6 telephone campaign will be launched next week in which Waterburians will be asked for addl. tional contributions.
 Pledges Tonight
 4 Community chest workers will accept pledges by telephone next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 12 noon and 9 ?. n. Persons desiring to make con. tributions are asked to call 6.ii00.
 David Morelard. chairman of the Scovlll committee, paid tribute to the industrial contributors for their generosity. He said the divisions total Of $380,677 was to be conl- mended since fewer people were working in industries, and most were working shorter hours.
 Campaign leaders expressed the opinion that "in view of general economic conditions" a splendid re- suit had been achieved.
 Cleanup Drive Necessary
 Declaring the campaign was not yet over. Clyde Jennings, cam- paign chairman, asserted c clean. Up" committee would be working
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27

fathers redeeming qualities would not be opposing him now. My entry into the race for mayor was solely because I felt that our gov- ernment needed new blood, active leadership and someone who Is willing to do the hard work 50 necessary in that oflce."
 At the same meeting Mayor Jeffries, faciug Frankensteen, said: "This boy and some of his satellites want to take over the city and make 1t @ guinea pig in working our social experiments. Detroit must not become 0 social test tube"
 Frankenstecn's Support
 Financial support for Franken- steen is coming mostly from CIO unions the PAC, as well as Demo- cratic and Negro groups. The latter are almost solidly against Mayor Jetfries over conditions arising from race riots and federal housing plans for Negro residents.
 This is the fourth term caIn- paign for Mayor Jeffries, who has been Q consistent vote-getter like his father, who was elected muiic- ipal judge for more than 90 years and invariably had labor support
 Two years ago. when Jeffries ran second in the primary to Can. didate FitzGerald, backed by q large element Of both CIO and AFL, the mayor came from behind to win the general election by substantial majority.
 In the recent primary with three candidates. Jeffries ran gecs ond, about i4,000 votes behind Frankensteen.
 Political observers have noted that since the epidemic Of strikes broke loose the public reaction is much the same as recorded in the final vote in io43 when Jeffries defeated FitzQerald and the CfO by around 30.000 majority.
 This time Jeffries has the pollti' cal indoFsement of the Wayne Country Federation of Lahor (AFL as announced by the federation preSldent, Frank x. Martel, who said that one Of the controlling reasons for this decision was the constant "raiding" of the AFL union by the CI0 and the fact that FrGnkepsteen. one of the tops ranking officeFs Of the UAW.CIO, stood idly by while the raiding was going ofl.
 Mayor JeiIries has been given credit for cleaning up the graft' ing mess under his predecessor, Die. Reading, who was indicted and convicted by the Homer Fer- guson grand jury, along with the prosecuting attorney Of Wayne county, the sheriff and scores Of ranking police officers,
 T am neither 6 Democrat nor 8 Republican" says JeffrIes, but op" poflents claim hc did support New York'g Gov. Thomas E. Dewey for president.
 Jferies is q lawyer by vocation. ard 6 dogsfancier, book.loyer, de- batter, golfer and bowler by choice, Before bis election as mayor he was president of the Detroit com" mon council.
 Or the platform Frankcnsteen and Jeffrieg are about evenly matched in debating skill, JehrteS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
Set. Freedmon's s Work Arr0nqed

Sgt. Stanley Freedman, Water bury soldier and pianist's newest composition will be heard Nov. 16 at Carnegie Hail. His original com. position, a bOogIe. .woogie tune, Might Letter to Mars" will be played by Bernardo segail, Brazilian Pianist, at the famous hall Of music.
 Sgt. Freedman, 8 member of the Army Air Forces Band of the Trair- ing Command recently had two other numbers published April Afternoon" and Ivory Impressions" 1"
 He is the son Of Mr. and Mrs. Nat Freedman, 7i5 Cooke St. 4 graduate Of Crosby High School and the Julius Hartt School of Music lie entered tine Army January. iSS5.
 Last year he appeared on a tour Of the nation with Paul Whiteman and also was guest otl Paul White mans radio program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
BY THE OUT EASTER

Days around town Of some years back came to our mind as we read Of the recent death of Stephen Keefe Of New Haven, formerly of Waterbury. What q fcIlowI what c guy, aS VIC sometime referred to him.
 Steve Keefc was C bar-kecpcr of wide experience. He was around here when Bill Mahoney, Tobey Lancaster, and other& just ike them were employed in the dif- ferent central places, What . Jovial lot; what { friendly bunch; good and Weii-being ner, who understood fully the faults and the traits We possess, even to this day, and catered to ctr calls sa Q way that brought US pleasure ard happiness throughout. There was never c day that these fellows were witl1out plenty Of cash or their person. To some Of tig, at least, bar-keep ig one Of the most generous Of people. If we were short for the time being, t was generally the bartender who came to our aid with 6 temporary loan. He accepted our word; never did he seek security.
 There are many Of is who never wish to forget these fellows, Steve Keefe was one of this num- Der. He knew us like book be- cause we had contact with him ever 90 often. Steve was at Mtl- 1igan's and other similar spots. He got to know people, and espec- ialIy thoee brought tip with him in his younger days. He was North End born, for his fine peo- pie lived for years on Bishop St., and were known by all of tEe resi- dents up that way. Somehow or other he took to the occupation of c mixolcgist, rather than 60 into the factory or shop, to which many of IS were compelled to 90 years ago. and where VIC have since remained, during all of this time. Steve was studious in his SAarch for proper information re- labIng to 0FinkablsS. And as a rec1t. he developed into enc e the best and nlQ5t experienced in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
RoiIrood Officials Investigate
 Freight, Passenger
 TFoins Collide
 Here

A train accident, in which four persons were slightly injured last night near Jackson street in the Brooklyn section, will be investi- gated today, 1t was revealed by as- sistant superintendent of the New Haven Railroad, James Greer.
 MT. Greer revealed that Q i've coach passenger train, enroute from New York to Waterbury. crashed Into a freight train on the trestle at Jackson street shortly before e:26 when the train was due at the lo- cal depot. He stated that the in. jured were standing at the time of the impact.
 The passengers injured were identified by MT. Greer as Mary Martin, 234 East Main street, slight bruises to the knee; Maurice S. Shea of Luke street, bruised knee; Mrs. Lovina L. Deane, 64 White Oak Lane, hruise to the left side of the head, and Helen F. Galowy, 40 State street, whose injuries were not listed.
 None of the passengers were hos- pitalized, 1t was revealed. They were treated at the scene of the accident by Dr. Harold F. Merrill, medical examiner.
 MT. Greer said that he was not acquainted with figures concerning the number of passengers aboard the train which included five coaches and baggage car. Robert Burns, Bridgeport, engineer, said that the train was delayed IS min- utes due to the accident.
 MT. Greer explained that 1t was fortunate that the train, due to the fact that 1t was approaching the depot, was moving at slow rate of speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27

for additional contributions "un. til the end of the year" He hoped persons obtaining employment be- tween now and Jan. 1, l946, would augment the total considerably with their subscriptions.
 Austin L. Adams, president of the Combined War Fund and Com munity Chest campaign for Water- bury, also emphasized that con- tributions would be accepted until the first of the year.
 Industrial and business concerns added to the 100 per cent list last night, were Hilton's, Trtplex, U. 8. Tack & Novelty Go, Puritan Mig Go. and PerTy's Laundry.
 Final totals for the different d. visions of the campaign follow: Women, e66 i62: Watertown, S7,24e; Eastern, 927, STA; Western, 94S, ,064; and Industrial, $24,730, for . total of S30O,6T7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
Three TopeoGts
 Reported Stolen

Three topcoats, valued at over 1i00, two of which were the prop erty Of Waterbury men, were stolen Thursday night in New Haven restaurant, 1t was revealed, while the men ate.
 Fred W. Braatze, Jr., 064 High- land avenue, and Louis T. Schaller, 135 Hillside avenue, reported that the coats were hung in the hall- way of Crown street restaurant. and after finishing their meals they discovered that the coats were not where they had been left.
 Herman @eh4sssaa csA. E4;- Eyav177 also reported a similar experience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
Mayor Scores COP. For Inaccuracies
 Points Out GIuring Misstotsments
 of condidotes-CoIIs Riv0Is
 HAua~sAaaweH
"Am0feuFs"

Republican candidates found their campaign invectives back in their own laps last night as Mayor John s. Monagayl, addressing Mona gan-for-Mayor" committee ct The Elton last night, accused COP nom- inees for municipal offices of ''hys- terical inaccuracies and lack of knowledge of city administration"
 Hurling back the accusations of "inefficiency and dishonesty" the city's chief executive, who is seek ing renomination in the November municipal elections, vigorously as- serted that the COP candidates re- veal a lack of knowledge of the true facts" of the city's post war plans and past performances plus "a reckless disregard for the truth"
 Inaccuracies" Scored
 Pointing to the "hysterlcal inac- curacies" made in Republican cam. paign speeches, the Mayor said:
 First they accuse the Democra- tic administration of having It's post war plans in moth balls. When we point out conclusively that such plans have been underway, they boldly assert they forced us to 1n- augurate such a program. When we point out the postwar program has been underway since, l043, they say we had nothing to do with 1t, such 0 program was inaugurated by the federal government.
 They blame us for the poor con- struction of the Federal Housing units. When we point out that this administration had no hand or supervision in their erection, and that the city arrested T plumbers for slipshod work, we are blamed because the city was not provided with more Federal Housing units"
 "War Houses"
 The Republican campaigners have placed emphasis upon the war houses, even though usinga "nis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
Late Stephen Keefe
Out Easter" Pens Tribute to King of Good Eel. lows, Recalls Day When Bartenders Formed
 JoviaI, Friendly, Generous Fraternity.

every day conversation Of Man, Steve set wei with the many pa- trons Of the institution where he was employed.
 His early career, of course, was about Waterbury. But he had 8 desire 10 see places and he did see them, for he was talented in his employment, and was therefore eligible for the best in the land. Isergada finally claimed him, and for ysars he met and associated with the Waterbury people who were accustomed to visit there during the year. Cordial, enter- taining, and IikeabIe, he often graced the company of some 0f the beSt-kpowf people Of this favor!tc vacation spot,
 Tie climate finally forced his return to the old stamping ground Of Connecticut. In New Haven; ne went back % 2 fayOgjte little hOtel, where he had formerly been employed, and t was there where he was stricken and died.
 Steve Keefe had thousands oi friends in the old home town; people remembered his early ca- reeY, and when his death was afl- .iouflced, they recalled some Of the pleasant meetings with him Of years ago. In all Of his travels, etcyc srequertjy conceived in his mind just what vas happening at that moment in the well-knOWn Bauhy's c0rnes. His tondness fos his native city and it's good people remained throughout, as was deiI1- cngtratea in his nov and then re- view of persons he had known, and his inquiry as to their where abOutg,
 Well, Steve has gone; So have llfs-drcds of his olc-.ifne acquain- tarceS. Steve had way of mak- ing people laugh with his varied tales of real experience.
 It ccuId Ee that the Dead speak after they leave us. If that be 60. we1l wager, Steve, viii waste no time in greeting graeiOusly those who preceded him.
 What Q reunion such would bel BaubySs corner and oId Phoenix AgB., and Jacques theafer. would ne 4pa6I hs e tNDe aas places
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-27
Bridgeport Firm Named In Action

Claiming that a set of dies bought from A. H. Hitchcock co. of Bridge port was not manufactured in ac. cordance with the guarantee, Lewis J. McDermott. doing business as McDermott Distributors of Water- bury. filed Q $500 civil action against the Bridgeport fir min Common Pleas Court today.
 The complaint states the purchase agreement was made March 90, and the manufacturer contracted to de. liver a set Of dies which would notch a rivet for a nail clipper without distortion or burrs.
 Unskiilful workmanship was used i1 the manufacture, the plaintiff alleges, asking for return of the $275 paid for the dies.