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The union times., 1945-12-15
Housing Measure Receives Approval Of } AFL Leaders

Continued from Page One) which would set the maximum rate at 3H90 The present bill sets the rate at 49o
 Extention of the Liberalized FILA loan provisions should extenud to loans up to $5700, in other words on a house selling for $6000, the AFL men said.
 Maximum amortization period should be extended from 25 to a g. year maximum, Bates proposed. He also asked that provision be includ- ed in the bill to aid families tempo rarily unable to meet payments, so that their whole investment would not be lost in the event of illness, joblessness or some other financial crisis.
 WAGE PROPOSAL
 The AFL also proposed an amendment to provide that not less than prevailing wages be paid on construction work which is made possible through federal aid ex. tended whether directly or indirect ly. ''Substandard wages produce substanard homes," Green assert. ed. Senator Wagner agreed to see that such a change is taken up by the Senate committee.
 Cooperative or mutual home ownership projects are of such ''patent soundness," Bates said, that families of all incomes should have access to federal aid in initiat-
The union times., 1945-12-15

With the housing problem for returning veterans being what it is. many soldiers have come home from fighting the Nazis and Japs to renewed battles with the in-laws.
The union times., 1945-12-15
All New England Honors Cillis At Carde Banquet
(Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One) Mediation; Carl Siclxles, national secretary-treasurer of the Asbestos Workers Union; William C. Ennis, deputy Labor Commissioners, who represented Gov. Raymond K. Bald. win; and Patrick McNamara, of Springfield, who has been appoint. ed to succeed Cillis as New Eng. land organizer.
 The high spots of the evening came when Mcdonald, in behalf of the State Association, presented a fine gold watch to Gillis; Gillis' splendid address; the presentation of flowers in behalf of the State Association, tc Mrs. Gillis and her daughter by Stanley Griesing and Michael J O'Rourke; and the chief address by Meany.
 ANTI-LABOR DRIVE
 Meaney told the assembled guests that there are definite signs here al home that labor will have to fight for its existence once more. The forces ol reaction are on the march again, only this time they are more subtle"
 This new attack on labor, he said will be legislative attack.
 ''NO company sluggers this time," Meany said. ''No sawed-ofi shotguns or teargas. No, this time the means used is going to be more subtle. I'm the interest of industrial peace, we must have just little bit of compulsory legislation for labor, Just little compulsory arbitration at first. Then a little compulsory work legislation. Then maybe we will have a revival of government by injunction. Then perhaps lit. tie bit of the old conspiracy doc. Urine, uder which any worker who suggests to another worker that they both cease work would be liable for monetary damages and perhaps a jail sentence on crim- inal charge.
 ''The AFL is moi going to be fooled by any propaganda on this subject. We do not intend to sit
The union times., 1945-12-15
deral Tax Laqvs Gve GM No Incentve To Settle Strike

still in the face of proposed legis- latiOn that in any way cOmpels workers to work for one minute against their will. We are not pre- pared to accept even little bit of slavery. We intend to remain who'll ly free.'
 Letters and telegrams congratulat- ing Gillis were received from US. Sen. Brien McMahon, Rep. James P. Geelan, Gov Baldwin, John w.. Mur- phy, N E. director of the A.F.L.; the Mass. State Building Trades Council, from state U.A. associations in Penn sylvania, New York, and the eastern seaboard; and from a host of indj- viduals.
The union times., 1945-12-15
.HouseCOnlmittee Prepares Vote
 On 65c Minimum
Bishop Shell Of Chicago Accepts Chairmanship
 Of National Group

WASHINGTON LPA)-A vote will be taken on the 65c minimum wage bill in the House Labor Com mittee as soon as the record of hearings is printed, it was agreed here this week. The Congreesmen also agreed that they would inter- rupt whatever other business is be- fore them, including action on the Norton bill for fact-fnding bodies in strikes which was introduced at President Truman's request, to reach a decision on the minimum wage bill.
 Meanwhile, Bishop Bernard J. Shell, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, accepted the chairmanship of a Ma tional Committee for a Fair Mini mum Wage Educational, farm, so- cial service, in dustrial, labor and religious figures have agreed to serve, 1t was announced.
 ANNUAL WAGE
 In accepting the appointment, Bishop Shell said, ''The fight for a national minimum 1age of Csc an hour is an attempt through legis- latiOn to give concrete expression to basic element of economic so- cial justice: the annual living wage.."
The union times., 1945-12-15

ing joint housing enterprises. The present bill makes such provisions only for middle-incOme families buying homes valued at about $5OOO or for rentals of about $40 month.
 The AFL Housing Committee chairman came to the defense of the low-rent housing program, which would be extended after a wartime suspension under the provisions of the bill. "A careful appraisal of all charges and criticisms made against the public housing program demon strates them to be unfounded," Bates said categorically.
 Bates estimated that under the ur- ban low rent housing program which is proposed by the bill, the program each year will provide a total of 3OO,O00 jobs for a full year
The union times., 1945-12-15
Two Pro-Industry Magazines Concur

WASHINCTON-Magazines friendly to business finally are admitting to the public that industry, because of it's war profits and favorable tax laws. Is in position to force a show down with labor at little cost.
 This fact, reported long ago in all liberal and labor papers, has been publicized this week by two national magazines that are regarded as on industry's side of the fence" Business Week" and David Lawrence's "United States NeqcS"
 IDEAL SPOT
 Business Week, in an arti- cle analyzing the General Mo tors strike, says, s'Never before, perhaps, has major employer had so little direct economic incentive to end stOppage by making con- sessions to union." It reports:
 'sCM's Federal tax structure is such that the net cash cost of the strike, even if it lasts we'll into nexi year, will be relatively inconsequen. tial."
 In another article, analyzing GM's prospects for tax refunds, Business Week says:
 "Thus for the remainder of 1945 GM stands to lose only about l4A cents for each dollar that the strike cuts into earnings and in l946 the net cost will be only l6H cents"
 sU. s. NEWS REPORTS
 The United States Nesos reports the same situation at some length i'm a feature article asserting that the tax laws provide "a cushion for employers in disputes with labor. The NesVs comments that from the financial standpoint ssthe advan- tage of an early showdown appears to rest with industry"
 It points out that more than 80 per cent of any reduction in GM's earnings for the rest of the year would be passed on to the Government, be- cause of the excess profits tax, and that by deferring production until / next year industry can look forward to tax advantage of approximately 50 per cent"
 Noting the possibility of tax re- funds on excess profits taxes paid during the war, the magazine adds !: 'It is conceivable that the United States Treasury actually will make out checks to reduce losses that busi- ness firms might suffer through strikes"
 COULD CUSHION STRIKE
 Fundamentally, the NesOs says, these refunds were designed to meet unusual expenses in recon version, 'sbut there is nothing to prevent tax refunds from cushion ing corporate losses through strikes
 It says the refunds to corpora tiOns next year on wartime taxes have been officially estimated at $l,OOO, 100000, but if labor dis putes should worsen, ''carry-back refunds might be substantially greater"
 Additional refunds are expected to come to corporations, the magazine adds, through the amortization provi- sions of the tax law. These refunds are estimated at $l, 700,000,000 in l946. Furthermore, the Ne1VS points out, corporation reserves are in a highly liquid condition as result of war amounting to $23,800,- 100000 now as compared with only $6,600,000,000 in 1939.
 elf strikes force prolonged shut downs," the Nes0s concludes, ''these reserves like tax refunds, could be used to float companies through the crisis. Thus, industry appears to have far more financial strength than labor uniOns.'
 Mention THE UNION TIMES
The union times., 1945-12-15

Running off the road resulted in nearly one out of four fatal traffic accidents in rural areas in 1914, the National Safety Council reports. Strangely, more of these accidents occurred on straight roads than on curves-14 per cent on straight roads and only 9 per cent on courves.
The union times., 1945-12-15
NO DETERMINATION
 PROBLEM

One of the outstanding features oi the national labor-management con- ference was the lack of fraternizatior between labor and management sides and between factions of the divided labor delegations.
 A reporter for one of the popular weekly news magazines said If Els enhower could find this formula, his difficulties in Germany would soon bt over."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20
Labor Voice Sought h Pricing Products
Unions Also Wont Say Where
 New Plants Should Be Loeoted

Washington, Nov. 20 - (UP) - A abor-management conference com mittee today studied suggestions that unions have voice in the pric- ing of products and location of new plants.
 The committe on arrangements right to manage was seeking to de- termine whether such innovations were feasible and whether they would contribute to better industry labor relations.
 Despite the complex job ahead, two spokesmen predicted that the conference called by President Tru- man to minimize industrial strife vii leone up with a procedural form ula that will help achieve that goal.
 The optimistic forecast came from President Eric Johnston of the U. S.. Chamber of Commerce and Confer ence Secretary George w. Taylor.
 Johnston disclosed that he had organized the conference "big six" into a steering committee to see that the other committees do not become hopelessly deadlocked on any issue.
 The "big six" is composed of the spokesmep for the six groups repre- sented at the conference. They are Johnston, Presidents Ira Mosher of the National Association of Manufac
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20

Southbury, Nov. 20 - Stiles Har- ris, honorably discharged service man who served two and half years as a ferry pilot with the 7th Ferrying Group in Great Falls. Montana, and Frank Matula, a c. A. P. pilot. are endeavoring to re- ceive official sanction to turn Old Field here into a medium sized com mercial airport.
 Harris and Matula believe South bury is fortunate in having such site as Old Field and both lads are most appreciative of the support townspeople have accorded them so far in their quest for sanction to turn the field, sometimes known as The Meadows, into an airport.
 Nestled in the hills of the Pom- peraug valley the field is protected from the high winds that sometimes bother the flying public. and yet is well located with respect to the bus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20
Vandalism  In Schools
 City Pays $626
 To Repair Latest
 Window Attack

Vandalism in Waterbury persists despite efforts of juvenile and police authorities it was disclosed by the payment today of s626 by city au- thorities for repairs to windows of Mulcahy school which had been broken during the past two months.
 Similar and extensive damage has been inflicted upon windows of Leavenworth High and Driggs gram mar school 1t was revealed.
 Last spring city authorities were obliged to pay out over $l,000 for similar repairs to various school building windows as well as for val uable shrubbery in city parks.
 The sum of 5000 has been allo- cated within the 1946 proposed bud get for just such contingencies.
 The Mulcahy school is now un- dergoing extensive renovations and repairs for its future use as State Trade school. While idle this same building was subjected to the same type of vandalism as occurred dur ing the past two months.
 The majority of the damage is perpetrated by teen age youth it has been revealed. Parents and teachers have been appealed to by city authorities in an attemps to put 8 stop to the practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20
Building Permits

Building Inspector John Hartley has issued permits to the following; Lea Mfg. Co.,, East Aurora street, demolish building.
 Draher Machine Co.,, 70 North Elm street, addition to building, $4,500. Mrs. Ruth Porter Clough, 27 Clough road, demolish goat house. A. Rosenberg, 1450 South Main street. addition to building, $2,oO0.
 Michael Calabrese, York street, one-family house, 5000.
 Seligson Fur store, l23 Grand street, alterations to store front, $2,- 900.
 Somma Tool Co.,. l9 Brown street, alterations to building, $2,000.
 Sam La Piani, IT Robert street, one family dwelling, $5400.
 Draher Machine Co.,, TO North Elm street, addition to building, $4500.
 Angelo Petillo 125 South Leonard street dry cleaning plant, $7,0o0.
 Andrew Coscia, Wolcott road, 3 car garage, $500.
 Robert Whiteside, 63 Spring street, alterations to front of build ing, $500.
 Mrs. Margaret Bouchard, STA Cooke street, repairs to roof of gar- age, $250.
 Charles Parker company, 10S Bank street, fire escape, $585.
 Victor Atkins, 1925 Harrison avenue, alterations to front of building, 5000.
 American Cyanamid, factory building Railroad Hill street, $6.- 900.
 Charles Parker Co, l08 Bank street. fire escape, $585.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20

Continued from Page Il out applications for purchase of government-owned surplus property.
 These applications are then for warded to disposal agency" for surplus goods and given priority accarding to date of receipt. As soon as the requested items are listed as surplus MT. Hause stated. notification of their availability and price are forwarded to the veteran applicant.
 Under the CT Bill veteran may apply for loans to purchase certain types equipment other than con- sumer goods. However, the latter type is made available. MT. Hause declared, by the special loan diyis- ion of the Smaller War Plants Corporation. Veterans interested in the purchase of such equipment for their personal use or for start ing new business should contact that office.
 Interviews Needed
 A new position of basic inter- viewer has been created for the To- cal center and the committee yes- terday authorized the personnel committee to interview World War II veterans seeking the post. Duties will be to assist Joseph Maher, newly-appointed coun selor, and Miss Nancy Delaney, executive sec- retary of the Center,
 po,,t,,iftaa 1aoopaf,1af1dad that MT. Maher attend classes sponsored by the State Reemploy- ment Commission on counseling an deducation and that Miss De- laney attend sessions on coordina- ton and management. The classes are not expected to take them away from the center for more than few days.
 Mayor John Monagan reported that the Health Department has cooperated in taking tests in dis covering malaria cases among vet erans.
 James E. Moran. principal of Wilby High School, principal of Wilby High School, has assisted in providing clerical assistance from Wilby students to type reports for the Center,
 William Jebb was named chair man of a committee including Frank Green and Leroy Gibbs to advise veterans and employers as to job training programs now avail able.
 The Red Cross has been request ed to maintain an information cen- ter relative to its services at the Center. AS reported previously the budget committee has been author ized to meet with the Community Chest authorities to seek a further grant for maintenance of the Gen. ter. Because of the many discharges taking place the activities at the Center have almost doubled, Miss Delaney reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20
Commission Recommends Amendment
 Would Permit Beauty
 PaFlOFs in New Areas

Establishment of beauty parlors in Glass B and c residential areas has been recommended by the City Plan Commission for consideration by the Board of Aldermen. The Commission in meeting yesterday deemed the advisability of such es- tablishments subject to various re- strictioiIs.
 The proposed limitations would restrict the establishment of prop rietor and but one employe. No sign other than a name-plate would be permitted on the exterior.
 The Commission had considered the general ruling following review of a similar request for such an es- tablishment on Bishop street. The Commission voted unanimously however that no such places of bus ineSs could be set up in a Zone A area. T. L. Scott-Smith city plan engineer was authorized to draw up the suggested change.
 Thomas F. Moore chairman point ed out that the board was governed by the belief that many qualified persons were in position to inaugu- rate such businesses in their homes but couldn't afford offices or down. town establishments. He stressed however that strict regulations be enforced upon places set up in resi- dential areas so as not to effect any property depreciation.
 The Commission rejected peti- tior for a proposed modification of a building line on South Main street. Atty. James E. Russell trus- tee petitioned the board asking for an amendment of the building line at 329-331 and 335-339 South Main street, so that the building line might be extended forward to even with the steps of Our Lady of Lourdes church.
 Mir. Moore pointed out that South Main street is one of the worst traf- fic bottlenecks of the city and plans are in readiness for widening 1t. To grant the petition would only offset such plans, he stated. The Commission voted unanimously to reject the proposal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20
Four Heard In Inquest

Continued from Page D Elliott home in Waterbury and had wandered within a hundred yards of his home on Ayres street. Under the influence of alcohol, he never ar rived at his home, but instead wan dered about four miles into Pros pect where he was struck.
 When State Police reached the scene early Sunday morning, they found the body lying on the side of the road and protected from other cars by the Norman and Elliott ve- hicles.
 Men Claim No Part
 Carroll said that the first story told them by the Elliotts and the New Haven man was to the effect that neither vehicle had struck the man. Elliott at first claimed that he was returning from visiting friends in New Haven and had discovered teh body lying on the road. All four men, Carroll revealed, apparently thought that they were in the clear as no marks of any kind could be observed on either vehicle.
 After further state police investi- gation it was discovered that blood and hair had clung to both cars. When confronted with this startling evidence, all four parties admitted that they had struck the man.
 Captain Carroll said that the in- vestigation had been conducted by several police officers from Bethany Barracks and Waterbury. Sgts. Charles Hartley and Edmund Flana- gan and Officers Dimitro Dawchyk and Carl Carlson of the state police and It. William Foley and Sgt. Jo- seph Mccarthy of the Waterbury police, aided by It. Michael Smith and Capt. Carroll of Bethany Bar racks.
 The action constructed by Cap- tain Carroll was this: The Elliott vehicle, proceeding from New Ha- ven to Waterbury struck the man and dragged him in the direction of Waterbury. The Elliotts then stop ped their vehicle after continuing along the highway several yards, and returned to a point near the body. The Norman car then ap- proacned the scene, and in pulling to the left away from the Elliott car, hit Macintosh and dragged the body back in the direction Of New Haven.
 One question to be decided in the coroners inquest. started Sunday by Coroner Frank T. Healey and As- Sistant Corner William Jones, was, which car struck the man so as to cause death. The body, according to medical reports, was severely mangled; and several bones were broken.
 Capt. Carroll said the Elliott brothers incriminated the New Haven driver by pointing out that Norman's car ran over the victim after he already had been struck.
 Macintosh died from broken neck and fractures of both shoul- ders, according to Dr. Harold F. Merrill, who performed an autopsy.
 The funeral and burial will be held ill Patten, Maine, where his daughter lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20
BurroII Joins Veterans Group

Henry Burrall recently honorably discharged officer of the U. s. Navy yesterday was chosen as representa- tive of Waterburys Navy veterans of World War II to serve on the To- cal Veterans Advisory Committee.
 Two enlisted men to represent the Army and Marines will be chosen at the committees next meeting. A subcommittee comprised of Major J. Peter Costigan, Edward M Kelley of the Veterans Administration and James M. Moore of The Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20

turers; Philip Murray, Congress of Industril Organizations; William Green, American Federation of Le- bor; John L. Lewis, United Mine Workers and T. c. Cashen, Inde- pendent Railway Labor Executives Association.
 Johnston said the public should be patient because the problems before the conference are very complex and involve long-standing and deep seated convictions He said the con- ferees were moving slowly because they wanted to be sure that the permanent machinery they recom- mend will be right.
 Taylor said the conference was "one of the big experiments in dem- ocracy because we've thrown some of the toughest nuts in industrial relations to them to solve by agree ment."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20

mess district of the township. The site. easily accessible from routes U. s. and Conn. 67, is fiat and level and will require no construction or earth-moving.
 The proposed runways, each ap- proximately 2,000 feet in length with an additional 1000 feet of clear ap- proach at either end, will run in a general North-South direction and traffic patterns will be laid to avoid flying near any residences. The field is to function as a private airport for the balance of the winter or un- til such time as new type light training planes are available. Then Southbury Airport will be opened to the public and will feature all the benefits of present day fixed-base operation, including student instruc- ton. ship and hangar rentals, pas senger rides. and charter service to New York City and all points Of New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-20
40 Attend Rehearsal or Industrial Chorus

G. Loring Burwell. director of the presentation of The Messiah" by the Industrial Chorus, announced last night that the concert will be given Dec. 9 in the First Congre- gational church with a chorus of l75 voices and four well-known soloists from Hartford, New York and Boston.
 At last nights rehearsal over l40 persons attended and anyone who has sung in "The Messiah" in for mer years may still join the group by attending the remaining reheas- als to be held at 7:30 p. m. on Mondays in the First Congrega- tional church.