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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
TestChorIey Plans Begun

Of Bikini Atoll, Aug. 8 8- (UP) - Plans already are under way to ex- plode an atomic bomb 5000 feet underwater of Bikini sometime next Spring, Vice Admiral w. H. P. Blandy, operation Crossroads com- mander, disclosed today.
 But he said the present schedule calls for 15 to 20 target ships to be attached to towlines anchored on four or five islands on the south western edge of Bikini lagoon. The ships would be held out to sea by northeastern tradeWinds.
 Blandy said that Test Charley" would have to be held around April 1 because the winds shift to the southeast after that. In that event, target ships would be driven ashore.
 Scientists have contended that the deep underwater explosion would be the only one of the three Crossroads tests that would give the atom bomb fair chance to show what it can do against target ships.
 Both in last months air burst and shallow underwater tests, so much of the bombs energy was dis sipated that many ships escaped the hammer blows they would have re- ceived had the shock and pressure been more fully contained in the water, experts said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Building Rebates
 Numerous

Building permits which are not used within six months of the date of issue are no longer valid, John T. Hartley, building inspector, said to- day. Hartley said there were numer- ous cases of permits not being used because there is no material avail able to do the work.
 A great many people have already asked for refunds on their permits based on the material shortage. These appeals are turned over to the Board of Alderman, which has the power to make refunds. Both minor and large repair jobs are in cluded among those for which re- funds have been asked. Among the large repair jobs cancelled were the remodeling of the Buckingham Building.
 If any work at all is started under the permit before the six month deadline, the permit is valid. As an example Hartley said that if a eel lar foundation for a house is dug, the permit for the entire house is valid even though construction is halted
 At present many builders are ob- taining permits to dig cellar founda- tions only. When materials become available, a new permit will be ob- tained to erect the houses Last month, IA such permits were issued by the building inspector.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
William Simon Bryan

William Simon Bryan of Water town died yesterday after long illness Born in Ruthin, North Wales April g 1864 MT Bryan came to this country 70 years ago and was a resident of Watertown for 12 years Until retirement. he was employed by Taft School, Wa tertown
 He is survived by three sons. Jos eBh H. of Northport. L |. WI fred B. Of Watertown. and VII liam Glynne of Watertown: daughter, Mrs Francis Crossland of Beloid, Wis. and several grand children.
 Private funeral services will be held at the Hickcox Funeral Home l95 Main Street, Watertown Satur- day at l0;30 A M Burial will be ln old Pine Grove Cemetery. Water bury Friends may call at the fu- neral home tomorrow from 8 to g P. NJ. and are asked to omit flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
ityPoIiceA At Convention

Waterbury's delegation to the filth annual convention of the Con- necticut State Police Association at Ocean Beach in New London to- day is headed by It. Joseph Petit of the Waterbury Police Depart ment, who is vice. president of the association.
 Besides Lieutenant Petit, others attending are: It Patrick Foley, Sgt. John Murphy, Sgt Edward Sullivan, Detective Sgt. Charles McWeeney, Patrolmen Vincent Hea- ley, Daniel Clifford, John Moore, Vincent Begg and Alex Fossbender,
 The greetings of New London were extended at a luncheon at P, M by Mayor James A. May The afternoon will be taken up with water and beach sports and a tour of the Groton submarine base
 The State Police Department and the police departments of most of Connecticuts cities will be represent ed by about 275 delegates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Flynn Saves
 Theoter Cash

Police today sought a man who late last night assaulted Peter J Flynn, manager of the Roger Ma han Theaters. MT, Flynn, making a night deposit at the Citizens and Manufacturers Bank on Leaven- worth Street shortly before 10 o'clock, fought his assailant, rolling as far as Kendrick Avenue, but managed to retain his grasp on sev- eral hundred dollars he carried in a bag.
 Inspector Joseph R. Bender said MT. Flynn reported he had inserted the key into the night deposit box when his assailant approached him from the rear, wrapped an arm around his neck and grabbed for the money bag, receipts of the local theaters.
 MT. Flynn Wrestled the unidenti- fled man along the street until he finally stopped the struggle and fled up Church Street. The theater manager then told his story to Pa trolman Valmore Caron, on duty in Exchange Place. The officer con- tacted Detective Headquarters. and Detective It. John Calvin and De- tective James Stack secured the neighborhod for several hours with out effect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
3,000,0o0 Idle in US.

San Francisco, Aug. & CUP)- MaJ.-Gen. Graves B. Erskine. Fed eral Administrator of retaining and re-employment, said today that the United States has 100000 unem- ployed, including 1000, 900 veterans.
 These men and women are not working, either because they do not have the necessary skill or experi- ence, or because the wages of the available jobs are not sufficient to enable them to meet their obliga- tions,' Erskine said.
 Ersklne told meeting of the De partment of Veterans Affairs that considerable number of former serv- icemen are employed in "tempor- ary or unsatisfactory positions" He said that the number of veterans voluntarily quitting their jobs each month is nearly double that for non-veterans,
 He expressed concern over the difficulty disabled veterans are en- countering when they go job hunt ing. In June, he said, three out of four disabled veterans failed to find work. He estimated that 25,OO0 crip- pied veterans are looking Tor jobs and that another 100000 soon will be released to the labor market.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
O.J.HueIster Gets Patent

Otto J. Huelster was granted a patent for an electric contact snap fastener according to a list com piled from the Official Gazette by the office of Harold G Manning, A Central Avenue, Aatent attor- ney. It was assigned b the Scovill Manufacturing Company
 A patent for a method of and apparatus for deep hole molding granted to Forrest G Purinton has been assigned to the Patent Button Company Peter Mariani of Thom- aston was issued a patent for a wheeled toy
 Chase Brass and Copper Com pany has applied for trade mark for water aerators for attachment 10 faucets and other water outlets. Application for a trade mark for watches and clocks, both cased and uncased, and parts therefor was also made by the U. S. Time Cor Poration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Policy On Palestine
 Expected

London, Aug. 8-CUP1-Compe- tent political quarters forecast to- day that the Britisch government would announce within a few days a new Palestine policy including firm measures intended to block the influx of uncertified Jewish ref ugeeS
 The promulgation of a new Brit ish policy for Palestine was predi- cated on a United States rejection of the recommendation by Anglo American experts to partition the Holy Land between Arabs and Jews The rejection was expected in all quarters here.
 Signs were increasing that the government would be ready to an- nounce a new policy as soon as, and if, the United States turns down the partition plan, which is referred to here as the federation plan.
 Unofficial but reliable political sources said the expected new poli- cy would set forth that:
 l. Britain is not willing to
 surrender the mandate over Pa-
 lestine at this time. as has been
 reported frequently in recent
 days.
 ?. Britain is entirely willing
 for the United Nations to con-
 sider the Palestine situation at
 the September meeting or any
 other time.
 3 Britain regards the fed
 eration principle as the best
 compromise between the diverg-
 ent attitudes of the Arabs and
 Jews.
 The Colonial Office was silent on reports that uneertified Jewish ref ugeeS barred from Palestine by a naval blockade were being shunted to camps on the island of Cyprus A spokesman said statement might be issued later.
 Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevi9 may postpone his return to the Pa ris peace conference for several days so he can be here when the American reply on the Palestine partition plan is received Bevin has been ill, but was expected to go back to Paris this week. " Officially Britain regards the en- tire Palestine issue as in a critical stage.
 The Labor Party organ Daily Her aid said the government had decid- ed to retain the Palestine mandate, trye to carry out the partition plan, and ask the United Nations to pass judgment on the British efforts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Hoshimoto Shifts Blame For Ponoy

Tokyo, Aug. 8-eUP1-Col. King orc Hashimoto, fiery advocate of Nippons supremacy, shifted the blame today for the sinking Of the U.SS Panay in the Yangtze River in 1887 to his now dead superior officer
 T had no knowledge of the Panay incident until the British gunboat HMS Ladybird passed by,' Hashi- moto told questioners.
 T shelled the Lady0ird and took her into custody. At that time, the commanding officer of the Lady bird told me he was going to the assistance Of the Panay because he had heard 1t was in trouble.
 Hashimoto named Lt.-Gen. Hei- suke Yanagawa as the Japanese officer who ordered all vessels pro- ceeding toward Nanking to be shot without regard to nationality He said he thought the order was is sued two days before the fall of Ranking
 Yanagawa, who had commanded Japanese troops IT both Formosa and China, died in January, l945, after his retirement from the army in l943
 Meanwhile, it was learned the prosecution may introduce evidence showing that Germany urged Japan in November, l94l, to join her in the war. This evidence also showed that Germany warned Japan that any delay in attacking the United States would permit the Americans 10 gain strength for joint attack with Great Britain against Japan
 This information was sent to Tokyo by HiroShi Oshima, Japanese ambassador to Germany, in a secret message now in the hands Of the Allies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Former Bond Member Dies

Giovanni Battista Crafa. widower of Angeline Santa Maria Crafa, of 26l Willow Street, died this morn ing at the Waterbury Hospital. MT. Crafa. associated for 40 years with several local bands. was a member of the original Fulton Band of Wa terbury
 He was native of Italy coming to this country 50 years ago, and was former employe of the Scovill Manufacturing Company, Water- vile division, from which he retir- ed 20 years ago, He was a member of Court Verdi, Forester of Amer ica.
 He is survived by two sons. Rudy and Joseph Crafa two daughters. the Misses Phyllis and Lillian Cra- Ia. and two grandchildren. all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Saturday morning at from the Maiorano Funeral Home to Our Lady of Lour- des Church at 10 for a solemn high Mass. Burial Will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends. may call at the funeral home tonight from : to 10 and Friday from ? to TO-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Mrs. Matthew Noonan

Mrs Bridget Noonan died last evening at her home, 125 Fairlawn Avenue.
 A member of the Mothers Club of the SS. Peter and Paul Church, she was also Q member of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women, the St Mary's Hospital Aid Society, Daughters of Isabella the East End Community Club and the Waterbury Women's Democratic Club
 A resident Of this city for 40 years. Mrs Noonan was the daugh- ter of the late Patrick and Ellen (Ryan) Raleigh and native of Ireland.
 Besides her husband, Patrolman Matthew Noonan. she is survived by four sons Dennis, of New York City, Atty. Francis Noonan of Washington, D C., Mathew and Paul of this city; two daughters, Eileen and Virginia: two grand sons. Patrick and William Noonan of Washington, D C.; two sistets, Mrs Patrick Lonergan and Mrs. Joseph Sexton both of New York City; three other sisters in Ireland and brother in England
 Funeral services will be held from the residence at 8:30 A. NJ. Satur- day to SS. Peter and Paul Church at g for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Friends may call at the residence this evening and tomor- row afternoon and evening.
 The Waterbury Women's Demo- cratic Club will meet at the home of the deceased tomorrow night at 7:3o.
 The Daughters of Isabella will meet at the home tomorrow night at 8 o'clock, and ther Mothers Club of SS. Peter and Paul Church also will meet at the home Friday night at SIS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
orrington C.I.O. Maps Price Fight

Torrington, Aug. 6-A seven-man subcommittee was appointed last night at the meeting of the investi- gation committee of the Torrington Industrial Union Council, CIO. to aid in the work of preparing files and Investigating complaints of un- fair prices charged for commodities in local business places.
 The name of Erwin Mallette also was added to the Investigating committee.
 Those appointed to the sub-com- mittee include: Joseph Considine, Michael Rlcei, Thomas Roginski, Anthony Russo, Edward Dreger, Fred Scoville and Joseph Audia
 At the meeting last night 23 complaints were investigated ana reported Action on the complaints were withheld until Friday night when the subcommittee will meet with the group Investigating and "a definite stand will be taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Two Boys Swim In Plant Pond

Two local youths, 12 and IA years old, who used the Mattatuck Manu- featuring Company water supply on Homestead Avenue as the old swimmin hole were picked up by police yesterday after complaints by company officials that the water supply had been cut of
 Police investigation disclosed that the youths had cut a chain that controls a wheel on the water gate so that suction of water through the dam would not mar their swim ming pleasures. Inspector Joseph R. Bendler also reported that wire fence around the property had been damaged,
 One youth, reported to have pre- vious complaints lodged against him, was described as the ring leader of an East End gang"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
By BETTY BLANCHARD

The Theatre-in-the-Dale players up New Milford way offered a creditable presentation of Keith Winters The Shining Hour" last night, but many consistent first nighters at this straw hat theater regretted that Louis Townsend did not select a more suitable vehicle in the light comedy field for the talents of his able troupe
 Evidently the Dale producer was of the opinion his audience might appreciate a change of fare. But il is felt that the melodrama Of The Shining Hour" is not con- vineing to the American audience
 The ability of the Dale company to present the lighter side of life and dish up sparkling satire un- failingly evokes such unboundlng enthusiasm and appreciation. the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
US. Rubber
 To Construct Mill Plant
By ANNE GRANGER

Naugatuck, Aug. 8 - Plans for modern three-story millroom build ing, to be located back of the office building on the south side of Maple Street, replacing the present one story electrical and pipe shops and the laboratory building, were an- nounced today by w. E. Bittle, fac- tory manager of the local footwear plant of the United States Rubber Company.
 Construction on the new modern steel and brick structure will be- gin, as soon as preliminary engin- eering work is completed, which MT. Bittle stated he hoped would be by late Fall.
 When questioned as to the prob able total cost of the proposed build ing, MT Bittle stated no figures were available, and due to the many difficulties encountered in build ing program, it was difficult to esti mate. He did say, however that in round figures the total cost of equip ment and building, including the necessity of removing the old build ings, might run to more than a mil lion and half dollars
 Equipment to Be Latest
 New and improved mill equipment of the latest design, he emphasized, will considerably reduce operator effort and provide ideal working conditions. Every effort will be made, he continued, in engineering a new layout of Banbury and mix ing equipment to make it the most modern mixing unit with the best handling conditions possible.
 No Loss in Employe Time
 MT. Bittle pointed out that while the most modern and improved equipme and manufacturing methods would be incorporated in the new building, it would mean no loss of employe working time. In fact, it will create the need for 1,500 to 1000 additional employees, on a gradual buildup basis, for people of Naugatuck and the sur rounding area, under the most modern and improved working con- QltlOnS.
 When asked if there was a need for additional workers at the pres ent time, MT. Bittle replied, We could use three or four hundred additional workers in the coming months"
 Concern was felt, MT Bittle pointed out, over the already tight parking situation, which would be- come more acute when 1t becomes necessary to use for building pur- poses some of the space of Water Street, now reserved for employees cars. If the town authorities pro- ceed with present plans to widen Water Street. and similar projects aimed at providing more parking space adjacent to the footwear plant, the problem VII be lessened to a considerable degree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Building Prioriities For Vets Available

Building material priorities for veterans for the construction of homes can not be obtained from the Civilian Production Administration in Hartford. Building Inspector John T. Hartley emphasized today. The C.P.A. handles only priorities for non-housing projects.
 Housing priorities can be obtained by Writing to the Federal Housing Administration. l25 TTumbuIl Street Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Shining Hour Unreal m Dale Presentation

product of any light-hearted Amer lcan playwright might have been 8 better choice.
 Too Slow
 Though the play was heralded as one of the best English plays offered on Broadway little more than decade ago, the vehicle is far too sloW-moving and removed from present-day realities for the average American audience to swallow
 A loye-potion Of stolen love. breathless rapture, and ensuing torment, The Shining Hour un- questionably would have been a tremendous success in the Vic torlan era. Today's theater-goers feel little sympathy for the naive young wife who sacrifices her life in burning barn because she re- alizes she is an obstacle to the eternal love her husband harbors for his slster-in-laW. The play is not without it's emotional tugs but 1t just doesn't ring true
 It is the familiar story of two Wo- men who love the same man. Set in the Yorkshire countryside, the Lin dens are simply happy folks until brother Henry brings home his bride Marlella, a worldly and traveled woman. who married merely be- cause she was lonesome. She sud- denly finds herself torn between her love for David and her deep respect for David's wife.
 Then Judith. hopes to solve the problem by turning martyr on a pyre of hay, and then everyone is traglcaly unhappy Had Judith. like sensible young modern. merely walked out of their lives or put up convincing fight, last nights au- dlence would have experienced much more satisfaction. However. Shining Hour brought several curtain calls, so 1t may be presumed 1t has a certain something in ap- peal
 Revival Next Week
 Gloria Willis, Doreen Mclean and Hubert Long carried off top honors. William Robertson made a sympa- thetic complecent husband. Mar guerite Lewis presented a true DOT trayal of British glamour girl, but she should have produced a little more Of her inherent charm to con vince the American audience. James Lanphler was slightly stolid for a 2l-year-old
 However, the Dale players will be back in their usual stride next week, It IS expected, when that old favor lte, Mrs, Temples Telegram" comes out of the 1903 archives. The Dale theater plays Wednesdays and Sat urdays and will close Aug. 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Waterbury Escapes
 Drenchi7g Yesterda,

Waterbury missed heavy raIn- fall yesterday which struck New Haven in the heaviest drenching since the hurricane of Sept. 14, l944. Only .l2 inches of rain fell here, the City Engineers office reported.
 New Haven was struck With 3.22 inches until 8:30 last night Total precipitation at the time Of the hurricane in New Haven was 4.02 inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
'DereIict Makes Port
 American Flag
 Flies Over Ship

The battered Freighter American Farmer lurehed into port here to- day under her own power and fly ing the American flag.
 A small salvage crew from her sis ter ship, the American Ranger, was aboard One member of the arew-a New Yorker-said, we didn't have such a bad time. l. was lot of fun
 Airplanes buzzed overhead and small boats filled With neWsmen skirted around the Farmer as she came to anchor. Her forward holds were filled with water and her decks were only from three 10 six feet above the water level when she docked.
 ~ Wonder Ships Afloat
 The collision with another Amer ican ship last Wednesday had left a huge hole in the Farmers port side. AS officials went aboard, one observer remarked, its a wonder shes afloat."
 None of the crew would comment on the boarding of the farmer while slle reportedly was under tow by the British freighter Elizabethe De just flew aboard but other than that we can't say anything, one crew member yelled.
 The 9,259-ton vessel and her car go became s4,500,000 salvage prize when she was abandoned after col liding with the William J. Riddle 700 miles off Lands End England.
 The Elizabete reached the Far mer first and brought her under tow But later the American Rangel put larger salvage crew aboard and cast off the British ships line Com mander C. J. Van Arsdan Of the U. s. destroyer Perry, whici7 va; standing by, said the Elizabete had struggled for several hours trying tc get the Farmer under way.
 Decks Almost Awash
 The Ranger crew brought the Farmer into Falmouth under her own poWer-her decks almost aWash One member of the crew held a small cat-the ships mascot. We just call her 'neversink'," he said She was aboard when We came aboard"
 If salvage experts from the Brit ish Admiralty can patch up the Farmer, she will be taken to Lon6 or for complete repairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
OBITUARY

Werner Blick of Brooklyn; two sons, Deputy Sheriff Bernard Blick, of Waterbury and Joseph G. Blick of Brooklyn; one daughter, Mrs. Louis Kunsch of Brooklyn; three grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
 He was employed at the old Wa teroury Clock Company and was a member of Speedwell Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Star Lodge.
 Prayers will be offered at Mel chizadek Cemetery, this city, Fri day at l P M. by Rabbi David Polish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Nauy Discharges Robert Mitchell

Robert F Mitchell s 1lc, 67 Aurora Street, was discharged from the Navy yesterday at the Naval Personnel Separation Center, Lido Beach, L. I Others from this area discharged were Reuben J. Nettle- ton, s 2kc, RED. No. 2, and Stephen $. Ross, s lkc, 47 Pulver Street, both of Torrington. and Leonard J. Leitton, s Ic, Cotton Hollow, Naugatuck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Mary J. Porter
 Seeking Diuorce

Mary J. Gnfacsia) Porter of Wa terbury filed divorce action against Frank P Porter, formerly of Waterbury, in Superior Court this morning charging adultery be- tween Feb. and April l, l945, She asks a divorce, alimony and GUS tody of four minor children. The couple were married Nov. 26, 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
CAPITAL SHAKEN

Cludad Trujillo Aug 8. CUPl- Another strong earth shock in the series that began last weekend shook this capital of the Dominican Republic at 6;30 A. M. today The people poured out into the streets and fled in search of safer places.