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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Pin Given Greer By RoiIrood
Wdterburion With compony 50 Yeors; 36 in Brass City

James H. Greer. assistant super intendent of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad com pany, Waterbury, was presented a diamond pin in recognition of 50 years service with the company this morning in the company freight cfice building. J. Frank Doolan, operating assistant, made the pres entation.
 { John P. F.itzmaurice, executive secretary to Mayor John s. Mona gan, extended congratulations to Mir. Greer on behalf of the mayor who was unable to attend. Howard s. Palmer, company president, also spoke. R. L. Pearson, vice presi- dent, introduced the guest speakers. A delegation of company officials from New Haven were present. They included Dean F. Wiley, assistant general manager; Earle B. Perry, manager of personnel and Superin- tendent William H. Brooks of Hart ford Division.
 MT. Greer was born in Winsted. His 30 years service included posi- tions of section foreman, timekeeper, crew dispatcher, assistant trainmas- ter and assistant superintendent.
 MT. Greer told of the many years or pleasure" he had in working in Waterbury for the company. Of the 90 years, 36 were in Waterbury. MT: Fitzmaurice extended greetings or the city to MT. Greer and praised ms cooperation with management Of the different firms here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Mother of 3 Asks Decree
 Louise Lombordo
 Chorqes Cruelty

Louise Ditoto Lombardo of Water bury flied divorce action in Su- perior Court today against James Lombardo, also of this city, on the grounds of intolerable cruelty and misconduct. The couple married Nov. IS. 1883, and the plaintiff cliams her husband became cruel Nov. l, 1884. She seeks custody of their three daughters, an allowance for their support, and alimony.
 In another divorce action entered cn the docket today, Antoinette Demmons Norman of Waterbury seeks divorce from Frank Norman of New Haven. The couple mar ried July 6, 1883, and the petitioner alleges her husband became cruel that same month.
 Intolerable cruelty is charged by Helen GustoSki Saulenas of Ansonia in a divorce suit entered on the New Haven Superior Court docket against John J. Saulenas of Waterbury. The was performed in 1888. Custody of the ir child and alimony are sought by the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Borbers PIon Tocut' Hours ]. ToAbout48
 Mony Kept Open
 56 Hours or More
 During War Fro

At meeting of the Master aBr- bers' Association of Waterbury last night at the Hotel Elton, plans were discussed for the placing of returned veterans in the barber trade.
 The local tonsoriai emporiunns have, during the war. been open fifty-six or more hours weekly, and it is the present intent of the ass0- ciation to reduce the hours tO about forty-eight, thus presenting a more welcome proposition to the veteran who his hitherto been engaged n the barbering profession.
 Jack Heating, president of the or ganization, stated that, '.the asso- citation would like to shorten the hours about on the level of the working hours of the stores.n He. added there was no opposition to the suggestions of shorter hours, but that as yet, there Is n0tlaine definite. on the proposed plan. sThs details 2 he stated swiIl be thras11ed out at future meteings.
 MT. Keating headed the commit tee in charge of last nights azIair assisted by Louis Nardella, An1iIf Julian and William Corbett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Claim Record For Flight

Guam, Aug. 22.-(UP)-The Su- perfort City of Haywood" today claimed the worlds longest non- stop airplane fiight--a 4.560 miles round trip from Guam to Hokkaido --only 125 miles short of the air- line distance from Seattle to Tokyo.
 The Sl4th wing of the 20th Air- force revealed that the Superfort made the round trip in a hours. 58 minutes for an average of more than 22O miles per hour.
 Originally, the flight was believed to have set a record for length of any one combat mission, but sub- sequent check of 20th AAF records indicates 1t was the longest of any type flight. oficials said.
 The airplane was piloted by And It. Richard D. Harrison, Alexandria. La. crew members included Sgt Thomas r. Smith, tailgunner. o5 Eastwood avenue. Providence. R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Asks Retroactive Wage Payments

New York, Aug. .22- Abranlson. national director of the Montgomery Ward organizing com Mittee, CIO. today called upon the War Department to pay Montgom- cry Ward and company workers $I.342.O00 in back wages before the Army withdraws from. the com- pany's seized plants.
 Tn . letter to Secretary of War Henry [. stimson. Abramson said that the War Department will add its own to long series of inius- tices committed against the Mont gomery Ward employees, if 1t with draws from these plants and facili- ties without having the back wages paid"
 He said the figure represented re- troactive pay based on wage in- creases ordered Id some instances as far back as October, lo42, to em- ployes In Chicago. Denver, Detroit and New York. A partial payment was made Dec. 27, fe44 when the seizures were ordered. he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Jap DipIonnots
 Held in Boston

Boston. Aug. 22.--(UP) -Six Jap- ailese diplomats who formerly served in Rome arrived here today with some 5000 CTS tboard the Trans port uSS Wakefield but were held incommunicado pending their trans- fer to an internzaent point In Penn sylvanie.
 The sextet were identified as Maj.- Gen. Moriakira ahimizu. Capt. Xoshisada Ghlxuno. comdr. Deneo Yamanaka. assistant naval attache. Motokazi 1uinoto. AkIFa Kato and Toshihiko shinomiya.
 An army spokesfnan declined 70 permit interviews or photographs and would give TO details of where the Japanese had been confined si' theF abroad or aboard ship.
 "rhe less said about them the better" he aaid,
 Another souFce. hoWsver, sald that thp former attaches Of tho Japanese elnbaagy ai nomg had been ilgdof constant e|lafd since sneaIkIna lof IHn United Efalfs.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
DeGuuIIe Here Today

Washington, Aug. 22-(UP)-Gen. Charles De Gaulle, whose relations with the late President Roosevelt were always strained, gets chance today to start a clean slate with 8 new American chief executive
 De Gaulle, president of the pro- visional French government, will arrive here at p. rn.. EWT., for a three-day state visit and important conferences at the White House.
 It will be the first time that De Gaulle and President Truman have met Both American and French of ficials are hoping that they will get along better than did De Gaulle and Mir. Roosevelt.
 There are countless French prob lens that De Garllle could discuss with MT. Truman and other Amer ican officials. But there was agree ment ina authoritative quarters that De Gaulle will consider his No. 1 job the creation of better personal relations with the new American President.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22

Sebastian Sinkus, S. A., both of Atonement Seminary, Washington, D. s., as deacon and sub- deacon respectively. MT. Joseph Delaney, St. Johns Seminary, Graymoor, was master of-ceremonies. Seated in the sanctuary were Rev. Henry Quinn and Rev. Franklin Corrigan. Mrs. Mildred Roach was soloist and Mrs Mildred Burns was organist.
 An honorary delegation, repre- snting the Prudential Life Insur- ance Co, included Supt. H. E. Ta- bor, Armand Garceau, Paul T. Ruesch, John V. Lasky, Leonard Santiersiero, Joseph Ferrarotti, Philip J. Roy, Frederick Romaniel- To, Vito Martinelli, Thomas Geo. gregan, Frank Sirkin, Benpamin Vuolo, George O,Rourke, George Caldwell, Domenic Telesca, Robert BettS, Silvio Riccardi, Nicholas Russo, Domenic Flofia, William Gervais and Anthony Pascucci.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Father Corrigan officiating assist ed by the attending clergy. Bearers, all employees of the Prudential Life Insurance Co, were Frank Fazone, Arthur Balfe, Patrick Mcclure, Thomas Finnegan, John Reader and Armand Paolino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Report Jops As Jittery

Chungking, Aug. 22-(UP)-Chi- nese underground sources today re- ported feverish Japanese efforts to improve the situation inside Japan before the Allied landings.
 The Japanese were reported bury ing as much heavy armament as possible in deep wells and caves.
 The Tokyo government was said to- be disbanding the largest possible number of regular troops and re- servists, to let the Allies find only . small army defending the home islands.
 All the metals, which up to now were concentrated around Japanese orsenais, have been widely distri- buted among private homes in an effort to void confiscation, the in formants said.
 Heavy industries were reported being shifted rapidly to lighter work, and shore Notifications have been rapidly dismantled.
 The Emperor and the government were reported doing their best to aymonish the people into accepting Allied control without resisting +, order to make the occupation as brief as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Future Draft Status Not Known by Hershey

Boston. Aug. 22-(UP)-National Selective Service Director Lewis B.. Hershey said today he didn't ''pre- tend to know" when the nations selective service setup would be abolished.
 Hershey, here to attend a testi- monial in honor of retiring State Selective Service Director Ralph M. Smith, said that "when Congress meets next month, you will see the pattern unfold"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Fall Lown Repair inne

New Haven, Aug. 9 - A smooth, green lawn next Spring will stand a better chance of becoming a real- ity if the home owner gives some thought to lawn repair this fall, says H. c. M. Jacobson, agronomist at the Connecticut Agricultpral Ex- pertinent Station.
 While this years cool, rainy weather was, to a certain extent, favorable to lawns. on the other hand, it encouraged the develop ment of fungus diseases which left brown, unsightly dead patches in many grass plots," he said. "The only remedy for such injury is to replace the turf with fresh soil and re-Seed."
 Many lawn failures are due to poor soil. If the home owner is building a new lawn or has had diff ficulty with the old one, hell be smart to attempt to eliminate this cause of failure before proceeding further.
 A soil test will tell him if the soil is at fault, and what can be done to corerct it. The Connecticut Agri- cultural Experiment Station main- tains a soil testing service which is available to residents of Connecti- cut. Common soil troubles are lack of fertility, an improper acid-alka- line balance, and poor texture.
 When re-seeding a lawn, the ground should be first plowed or spaded. Rake oil the weeds. Exces- sive weed growth is another com mon cause of lawn failure and one of the advantages of fall reseeding Is that. since most of the weeds that cause trouble are annuals, they are killed by winter frosts.
 If the soil test has shown that the soil is too acid, lime the plot. Then apply fertilizer--a l0-5-5 formula is best. Put 1t on at the rate of 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
 Rake and roll the soil to a firm smooth surface before the seed is sown. The seed should be lightly covered by scratching the surface with an iron rake or by sitting loana over 1t. Unless the soil Is kept moist by rains, 1t should be sprinkled thoroughly and frequently after seeding. ,a, 'I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Back- o-School Driue Underluay
Connecticut Campaign Port of NotionoI Movement Sponsored by children's
 Bureau of Lobor Department

Hartford, Aug. 22-A back-to- school drive, to encourage the re- turn to high school this fall of thousands of teen-age boys and girls who have been working in war industry or at summer jobs, was launched today by the Connecticut Child Welfare Association and the Committee on Children and Youth in Wartime of the Connecticut War Council.
 Mrs. Edith Valet Cook, chairman of the Children and Youth in War time Committee, said that the Con- necticut drive is part of a national
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22

movement sponsored by the Chil-
 dren's Bureau of the U. S. Depart
 ment of Labor and the U. s. Office
 of Education and has the backing
 of the Office of War Mobilization
 and Reconversion, and the Retrain-
 ing and Unemployment Administra-
 tion, including representatives of
 the War and Navy Departments,
 War Production Board, War Man. power Commission, Veterans Ad- ministration, Selective Service and others.
 'The War Manpower Commission has said throughout the war that the first responsibility and obliga- ton of youth under IS Is to take full advantage of their educational opportunities. It says this respon- Sibility and obligation is even greater now when youth must pre- pare for postwar services and the duties of citizenship" Mrs. Cook stated.
 Judge Stanley P. Mead, president of the Child Welfare Association. praised the young people for their contribution to Connec- ticut's war effort and expressed the hope that they now will invest in their own future by returning to their studies as speedily as possi- ble.
 Local war councils and child well ,are groups throughout the state l nave been asked to secure com nunity support for the drive by bringing it to the attention of young 'eople and their parents, service :lubs, women's organizations and ther groups interested in the well are of youth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Helen Cook Claims Doni0se AppFoisoI

Claiming an appraisal Of damages, caused by the layout Of the new highway on the Seymour Beacon Falls road was Inadequate. Helen O, Cook Of Beacon Falls today asked Superior Court to review tho dam. ago aesessment. set by State High- way ccmmlsslonsf William ]. oox ai assoc.
 No benefits were assessed, Che court writ points out, The highway ls on Route c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
More Beet, Ham,
 Veal Tn Offing

There were more glad tidings for the housewife in Secretary of Agriculture AndersOn's an- nouncement that the Army set-aside of beef, veal and hams have been indefinitely suspended and that, in conse- quence, there will be more beef, veal and ham for civilian dinner tables.
 Production and Marketing Administration, USDA, points out that just now there will be as much more of these meats as the family ration points will buy. But the relaxation of Army requirements is a further step in the direction of the no-ration days of the autumn previously indicated as possi- ble by the Secretary.
 The majority of family din- ner tables are still to wait a while for that pork chop, whether it be Ioin or shoulder. The Army is continuing it's demands on pork loins, shouI. ders, manufactured pork and lard to some extent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Compensation
 Agreements

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Mrs. Goldman New P. r. 4. Heod

Mrs. Mildred Goldman was eISct- cd president of the Slocum Parent Teachers association at a meeting last night at the Warner Garden Community House.
 Other officers were named as fol- lows: Vice president Mrs $ $; yi1fzsss Clapp: secretary. Mrs. Mary Santa Maria; treasurer. Mrs. Lucret.a Rin- al6i.
 Arrangements for a hingo party will be completed at the next meet ing. Tuesday. Aug. %, Mrs GoId- man announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
PL~.I..il~..-.-- SUUbbW@ &8BSu0&U Suina Sid Yuvetx

Sidney Yavetz Of Waterbury was named defendant In Q e7s0 eivii sec ton today by Charles Loronsen. also Of this city. as the result Of an alleged debt Of $500 contracted be- fore Aug. i7., The complaint was entered on the common pleas court docket ln the form of h common count writ, and details viii be filed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Son Celebrates Mass At Fathers Funeral
 Rev. Father WiIfted, s. A.. offieiotes
 At Final 0bsequies for John J. Bremen, Veteron Life Insurance Agent

The funeral of John J. Brennan, 62 Walnut avenue, agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Co. here for many years, was held this morning at 9:15 from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Sacred Heart at 10.
 MT. Brennan's son, Rev. Father Wilfred, s. A. of Graymoor, N. Y, was celebrant of a solemn high Mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. Hubert Byrnes, s. A, and Key.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Neu,s or Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 2 - (UP) State Motor Vehicles Commis- sioner Col. Elmer s. Watson said today that he was concerned" over the number of fatalities on Connec- ticut highways and that in the fu- ture, drivers involved in pedestrian mishaps and who disobeyed traffic signals would be dealt with severly.
 Col. Watson said that drivers will be summoned to appear before a commissioners hearing and that their licenses would be suspended if the facts warranted such drastic measures.
 Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 22 - tUP) State Health Commissioner Stan- ley H. Osborn said today that ls new cases of infantile paralysis had been reported in Connecticut the past wek but there was no cause for alarm.
 He characterized the increases as insignificant and said the report able cases were "just normal" for this season of the year.
 Stamford, Conn. Aug. 22 =. (UP) Edward V. Demarest was pres- ident today of the firm that he started working for 32 years ago as a tally boy.
 Demarest was elected by the board of directors to head the Get man and Judd Co.,, the oldest build- ing materials firm in Fairfield coun- ty at a stockholders meeting late yesterday. The firm was founded 9S years ago.
 Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 22 - (UPD Automobile injuries resulted in the death today of 77-years-old Amy M. Greene. who was run down in front of her home last Satur- day.
 She will be buried at Providence, R. l., Thursday.
 New Haven. Conn, Aug. 22 - tUP) - George Uhrig, so, died at Grace hospital early today of c skull fracture sustained when he fell on the street three days ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
BIG COUNTING JOB

Tyler. Texas, (UP)-In the event some store needs cashiers, Deputy Sheriff Eff Gimble and other country court officials may apply for the job.
 When Negro was fined $500 for possessing beer for the purpose of sale in a dry area. he promptly gave the officers a sack contain ing the money-$lO0 of which was in silver, mostly nickels and dimes.
 The work of counting and roil- ing the money required about an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Donssnie GueEEsFc's "Fish skorv' Verified

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following persons have filed marriage intentions ct the Bureau Of Vital Statistics, town clerks ofiiee;
 Zsneg Constatlne siemlatkow. sky, is3 Chester avenue, and Lsl. eisl Wands Antzak. Bucks Hill. Waterbury.
 Anthony Citrlnisl, ies Beneiit street. and Josephine D'Amello, 1ie Charles street.
 Louis Eauaisl, SIG Orange street and Mary HaFni. See Frost read.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
AttIse Urges Britoin's Siencsssse en choFteF

London, Aug. 22-(UP).-prime Minister Attlee moved today that commons approve ratification of the United Nations charter. warning that failure of tho great powers to agree and set together will inev- iinbly mean the ruin of tho organ. izatlon,"
 Attlee sald the exceptional posl- ton given the great powers ln the charter was duo t0 the special ob. lIHati0ns they undertook.
 Lord FoHIli made a similar mo. ton in ihe hoIlse of lords, saying that "tno charter contains the die fffenfeN between l'f1 aad d1nin for civilization ns N4 tfIts 'f. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
REDS REBUILT FORESTS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Late Bulletins
RUMANTA SEEKS ALLIED AID

Washington Aug. 22-( (UP)-Th King of Rumania has asked the United States Britain and Soviet Russia to assist his country in the formation of which would be recognized by the Big Three and be able to conclude peace treaty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
Pvonalssory Note nnsis of Action

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22

Washington, Aug. 22-(UP)-A group of southern in- dustra interests peoned the Interstate Commerce Com
 mission today reconsider its farreacng railroad freight equalization order They charge that the CC acted be- yOnd it's powers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
U. s. EUROPEAN NAVY DUE SOON

London Aug. 22- (UP) United States Naval forces it. Europe will remain only long is necessary to sup port American army of occupation operations Admiral H. K Hewitt naval theater commander said today in his first press conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
SUGAR. FATs. OILS TIGHT

Washington, Aug. -(UP)-Sugar, fats and oils prob ably will the items go off ratoning, the senate small business complaints subcommittee told today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
CHINESE WARN AGAINST LAPS

San Francisco, Aug 22-(UP)-A Chinese Communist broadcast from Yenan charged today that Japans mtar sts plotting to preserve their and prepare for war of revenge against the Allies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
ATTLEE ADAMANT

demands Conservatives in today to describe his consultations with President Truman the future of Pal estine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
PILOT HANGS SELF

Sturbridge, Mass, Aug. 22-(UP)-The body of Second It. Arthur J. Tbbetts 23 Liberty, Me- fighter pot was found hanging barn here today 10 days after he dis appeared from express train enroute from Chicago to Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22

Freddie Breaicess Orchesfra, ail1 Miss Edith Sacco, vocalist, enter- tafned at the Avon Old Farm for blind soldiers last evening.
 The program was sponsored by the Camp and Hospital service of the local Red Gross. which provides entertainment at the Avon hosrifdz every Tuesday evening.
 c. L. Mortison, local cart0onist. popuIarly known as Mort VIII spend this afternoon at the Brad ley field hospital doing . series Of numerous cartoons for servicefnen |, the wards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22
PREss CoNFERENCE THuRspAY

Washington. Aug. % -(UPl The White House announced today that President Truman will hold press conference at { p. m. EWT tomor- row
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-22

New Haven. Conn. Aug. 22 - tUP) - George Uhrig, se, died at Grace hospital early today of . skull fracture sustained when he fell on the street three days ago.