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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Shirley Blair Model Winner

Miss E. Shirley Blair of 29 Bevin Boulevard, East Hampton, was unanimously voted winner of the State finals of the Harry Conover- Loew Model Contest last night at the Loew-Poli Theater in Hartford She competed with winners from Waterbury, New Haven, Bridge port, Meriden, Norwich, Springfield and Worcester, Mass. This city was representend by Mrs. Grace Hand of Vaill Street, who captured the local crown one week ago last night on the stage of Loew's Poli.
 MT. Conover and his wife, whc models under the name of Candy Jones, were judges in last nights competition. The winner was sell ected for beauty, poise and per sonality. Joseph Girand of Radio Station WHIT officiated as mas ter of ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
OBITUARY Mrs. A. Tracy Conlon

Mrs. Agnes Tracy Conlon, 43a Pine Street, died at her residence this morning after an extended i'll ness. Mrs. Conlon was born in Wa terbury. She was the widow of James E. Conlon and was comrnunicant of Saint Thomas Church.
 She is survived by one son, Ed ward Tracy Conlon, who is mem Der of the faculty of the Lincoln High School in New York City; one daughter Miss Helen A. Conlon who is a member of the faculty O. Southwest School in Hartford; one sister, Miss Jane 0. Tracy of Waterbury; and by several nieces and one nephew.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 E. Main Street, on Thursday at 9:30 A. M. to Thomas Church at 10 where sol emn Mass of requiem will be cele- brated. Burial will be in New St. Joseph cemetery. FrienSs may call at the funeral home after T tonight and tomorrow during the afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Argentina
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 poets are being tried before judges who are worthy in all respects.
 Visitors Too Remote
 The college official did not deny that some Americans had not been cordially received in Argentina dur ing the past few years.
 But once again the full truth has not been told" Miss Knapp as- serted. Most of the North Ameri- cans who come to Argentina are businessmen. They come down for three years. They make no attempt to learn the language. They make no attempt to colonize. Just as soon as they have achieved their goal ncie pile of money-they return. On the other hand, the British and Germans become a part of the com munity and take a solid interest in the people and the country"
 Miss Knapp expressed confidence in the future of Argentina, which with Uruguay, she considers one of the most progressive and liberal of Latin America countries. The Ar genuine people are so desirous of obtaining higher education, she said, that the government cannot buildt high schools rapidly enough to ac- commodate students, and many are filling night schools to capacity.
 T do not deny that Argentina has a low standard of living" she continued, "and that there are shadows of superstitionsand politi- cal conflict. But a rapid transition may be expected within the next few years"
 Student Exchange Urged
 Speaking of her own work in the Protestant theological seminary, Miss Knapp declared that liberal Catholics in Argentina are opening the way for tolerance and co-opera- tion.
 One great need which will create better understanding between the people of the United States and Ar gentlna, she said, is a greater ex- change of students. There are hundreds of Latin-American stu dents up here, because they can speak the English language. The United States youth have got to learn Spanish, so that they can enter Latin American colleges"
 George S. MeSsersmith, U. s. Am bassador to Argentina, Miss Knapp considers an able diplomat who has done a splendid job in smooth ing out ruffled relations in Argen- tina, and has re-established confi- dence in the United States in politi- cal circles. President Peron did not recognize the U. s. Ambassador for ten days after his arrival, and he was booed while participating in a parade, in June,
 Miss Knapp has noticed many changes in America since she left seven years ago. Much to the credit of American people, she felt, was their increased social-mindedness, interest in government and other nations. On the red side of the ledger, she has noted general let
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
S471 Award Girl
 PIointiff Hurt
 In Collision

Damages of $471 were awarded to- day by Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas J. Wall for Ethel Cooper of Cheshire in her s2.50O civil action against the Motor Tire Service, Inc, of Waterbury. The litigation was based on a collision between truck and car last Nov. 30 on the Water bury Cheshire Road.
 The plaintiff, who brought suit through her mother, Mrs. Mary Pierson, was passenger in a car operated by Domenic Mazzola and owned by Elsie Mazzola. The de- fendant's truck was operated by George Dyson.
 The defendant claimed during the trial, conducted last week, that the truck skidded on ice and he was unable to avoid the collision. The jurist in his memorandum states that the sudden skidding must have been caused by the sudden applica- ton of brakes and that it appeared the truck was travelling at higher speed than was reasonable under the conditions. The vehicle hit a snowbank before it struck the other vehicles.
 It was claimed by the girl that she sustained a severe injury to her right leg.
 Due to a typographical error, story in The Democrat last Friday stated that Attorney A. Herman Weisman had filed suits in Superior Court against two former associates. The name of the plaintiff is At torney A. Henry Weisman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Derby Man Faces
 Food Commission

Arrested here Saturday for vio- lating the state pure food law, Gab- riel Criscuolo, A, 21 Olivia Street Derby, will be notified to appear be- fore the Dairy and Food Commis- sion in Hartford this week, Inspec- tor George D. Sullivan of the State Dairy Commission, said today.
 Crisuolo was taken into custody by Capt. John Leary and Patrolman Anthony Lombardo. They found Il containers of cooking oil in his car were shortweighted and improperly labelled. Sample of the cooking oil are now being analysed at the ex- pertinent station in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Hospital Bulletins

David Deloy, ten-year-old son of Clarence Deloy, Maple Ave- nue, Plymouth, was admitted to Waterbury Hospital yesterday afternoon with possible skull fracture. The boy fell from a bicycle, hospital authorities said. He was reported in fair condi- ton this morning.
 Matthew Erickson, 62, BIO Hill- side Avenue, Naugatuck, was treated at Waterbury Hospital yesterday afternoon for bruises sustained when he fell from a ladder while working at the American Brass Company here, and discharged. He is employed by w. J. Megin, Naugatuck con- tractor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Former Chaplains Veterans Guests

"The Veteran Looks at Civilian Life" will be discussed by three former chaplains tonight at a meeting of Waterbury Chapter American Veterans Committee, at the YM.CA. at g. The former chaplains are the Rev John J Crawford, St. Thomas Church; the Rev. Leon A. Dickinson, Mill Plain Union Church, and Rabbi Mordecai L. Brill, Beth Fl Synagogue. The meeting is open to all veterans and the general public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Teachers Ask Top Pay 
 PIon Gives Roises Only at Bachelor
 Level, Group Soys

Waterbury teachers last night re- quested the Board of Education to supply details on the recently adop- ted single standard salary program, and the board approved their re- quest to meet with members of the joint committee which drew up the schedule.
 Ten members of the Waterbury Teachers Association, representing the executive board and the salary committee, appeared before the board last night and presented a formal request through Adeline Riz- 2olo, chairman of the salary com- mittee.
 Miss Rizzolo asked the board to change its recent report on the sal- ary program, by providing for max imuTn pay for teachers at all levels in accordance with the associations proposal. The association represen- tatives said that as the adopted re- port reads, provision was contained for raises for teachers only at the bachelors degree level. Five-Year Limit
 The delegates also asked the board to change the wording of the report in regard to the amount of time for putting the program in effect. The report read "a period not less than five years" The proposed reading would be "a period not to exceed five years" Members of the board indicated that they intended the time to be five years"
 The teachers asked the board fur ther to give details on the amounts of raises that teachers would re- ceive, as the result of the additional salary appropriation of $91 1885 pro- posed by the board at its last meet ing.
 Miss Helen Hogan president of the association, commented, The re- port was so vague that we certainly can not take back anything definite to the members"
 Commissioner Edward Bergin ad- mitted that the report was vague and said it was purpoSely made so to protect the chances of a cost-of- living increase for teachers when and if the city grants such an in- crease UO all US e11lplOyeS. lie cOln- mented that if the single stan dard program increases were re- leased now, the Board of Finance may be influenced by them when 1t takes up the question of cost-of- living bonus.
 30 Teachers Omitted It was pointed ou that about 30 teachers will not receive raises un- der the single standard schedule, but would be entitled to cost-of liv- ing bonuses, if such increases are granted to al city employees.
 Commissioner Margaret Bohlen asked that the proposed salary schedule be sent to the three mem bers of the board who are not mem berS of the joint committee which drew it up, and the motion was passed.
 The chairman of the board said a meeting of the teachers delegation with the joint cornirnttee, which in- cludes members of the finance and teachers units, will be arranged in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Sale of Hotel
 News to Owner

Clyde Jennings, manager-oWner of the Hotel Elton today told The Democrat he knows nothing of the numerous reports the hotel is to be sold"
 I just returned this morning from a recent managers convention at Bethlehem, Pa, followed by a five day vacation and know no more than the numerous rumors about town" MT. Jennings said.
 Reports have held that a western hotel syndicate was bidding for the hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24

down in not t-too- important socia standards" such as widespread swearing in teen-agers of 13, IA and 15 going out with steady boy friends, frocked in party gowns.
 Believe me, I'm no prude, and I do not consider this sinful But it is a definite shift from the people I knew" she said smiling.
 But for the great masses oi American people, "a little weary and a little impatient with the times" Miss Knapp holds high hope. It's obvious they are trying to make better community here and abroad, and they reflect more hope and more optimism than in certain groups who live merely for their own satisfaction"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Full Weather Report

Boston, Sept. 24-UP) Weather forecast:
 ALL NEW ENGLAND - Cloudy. scattered light showers, high humidity, and little change in temperature tonight and Wednes- day.
 EAsTPORT to BLOCK ISLAND -Gentle sOutherly winds tonight and Wednesday. Low overcast, considerable fog and poor visi- bility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Rites Planned
 ForDr.Groves

Funeral services for Dr. Frederick G. Graves, retired physician and surgeon who practiced in this city for 37 years, will be held Thursday at II A. M. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 10 Central Avenue with the Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational Church, assisted by the Rev Edward Cor nelius of the Bethlehem Federated Church officiating at the services Burial will be in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow evening from T to g P. M.
 There will be a meeting of the Waterbury Medical Association to- morrow at l2 noon to take action of pr. Graves death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24

correspondent Joseph Alsop yester- day reported:
 There is no use making any bones about 1t. Only one final conclusion can be drawn from a realistic survey of the tragic Eu- rope of the first postwar year. War will come again. soon or later, unless the West surrendefs to the Soviet Union or the Soviet Union accepts collaboration with the West. A surrender of the West is unthink- able A change in Soviet policy certainly cannot be counted upon. Therefore 1t is necessary to face the hard fact that another war in our time is a serious possibility.
 If proof is wanted that these are not mere statements of empty opinion it is only necessary to watch the squalid transactions of the peace conference Of Paris. All those participating in it will admit, If they speak honestly, that every decision and every act is controlled, directly or indirectly, by the thought of war"
 We wish all those who are debat- ing our foreign policy would start defining it.
 The War and Navy Departments denied Henry Wallace's charge that some American military leaders are anxious to incite a war But some Washington correspondents claim it is well-known fact that certain military leaders are trying to provoke war All of which shouldn't be a surprise to you readers and listeners. You heard me report these things more than six months ago The top antagonist in military circles is none other than General Groves, head of the atomic bomb project.
 In short, some people can't see the Trees for The Groves.
 Think this over: Henry Wallace was good enough to be FDRs No. l choice for Vice President MT. Supreme Court Justice Doug las was No. 2 Harry s. Tru- man was No. 3 And ByrneS was way out of the money.
 When Quentin Reynolds dragged Jimmy Cannon out of Toots Shor' r's to see "A Flag Is Born" he said This is 8 great play about fight ing Palestine, which every good IriShman should sec"
 A New York mag is now Whoop- it up for a world govt. It wants to put an end to all kinds of na- tionaliStic isolation That iS very high-minded ideal But what we started out to remind New Workers is that several years ago the editor of that mag complained because some Americans from the Bronx held picnics near his Conn home He demanded the BronxiteS be kept out of there In short while the mag upholds a worlc community in the family of na- tions, its editor wants to isolate the Bronx from Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Films Time Schedule

LOEWS POLL" Till the End of Time: 12:45, $40, $40, 9:3O P. M. Strange Voyage, 2:30, 5:30, S:30 P. M.
 WARMERS STATE-"Lover Come Back: 2:50, 8:15, 9:35 P. M. "Sev- enth VeiP: 1915, 4:4O, 8 F. M. LOEW'S STRAND - Courage of Lassie": 3:45, 6:38, S:27 P. M. "The Inner Circle: 2:46, 5:35, SPA P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Trousers, Cash, , Watch Stolen

Frank Colella, B Hill Street, learned it is not safe to place your trousers at the foot of your bed when you go to sleep. It cost him $30 in cash and a gold pocket watch valued at $50 to learn his lesson.
 Sometime during the night, some one entered his home through an unlocked kitchen door and stole his trousers, together with the watch and money The trousers must have been the wrong size, be- cause the thief discarded them in the back yard. Money and watch are still missing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Purchasing Agents
 In Host Role Today

The Waterbury unit of the Pur- chasing Agents Association of Con- necticut is playing host today to members from all over the state at the Country Club.
 After golfing this afternoon, the members will attend dinner meet ing at 6:30. The principal speaker will be W. Randall, director of pur- chases for the Rust Kraft Publish CTS, Boston, and a prominent mem- Der of New England and national purchasing men's associations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24

mittee of Waterbury veterans, headed by Robert J. German, with whose assistance I solicited indi- vidually the 46 delegates in the days before the caucus to request support in my quest of the nomi- nation"
 Shea to Lead Delegation
 Patrick F. Shea, president Of the Board of Aldermen was named chairman of the local delegation. They will leave by bus on Thursday and be the guests of the Democra- tic Town Committee at dinner in Considine's restaurant prior to the convention.
 Mayor John s. Monagan spoke briefly in behalf of Donahue, fol- lowing last nights balloting, declar- ing him to be an excellent choice" Mrs. Helen McGrath, town commit teeWoman also spoke in behalf of Donahue, citing him as "a native of Waterbury who is well-known and popular"
 In what was an indirect refer ence to Kelley, Mayor Monagan said that the trend of the times necessltated the selection of a vet eran, that other good candidates i were available but through no fault of their own failed to possess such qualification"
 Fitzpatrick, who showed consider able strength among delegates last week, warned in his statement of to- day that he believed that last nights results, would serve as "a start Of a campaign that will end the one-man rule that has demor- allzed the local Democratic Party. J Speaking of the delegates who SUD- ported him he said that "the Demo- crats of Waterbury owe them a debt of gratitude for resisting the at- tempt to sell the party down the river again"
 Sticks to Principles
 MT. Fitzpatrick'S statement last night was as follows:
 T consider the vote of the dele gates tonight an important moral victory for me and for the principles Of a democratic Democratic party In view of the pressure that was ex- erted and the implied threats that were made, I feel proud that a number of real fellow Democrats saw fit to resist dictation. I be- lieve it to be the start of cam paign that will end in the one-man rule that has demoralized the local Democratic Party.
 Victory is to me not one-hun- dredth as important as my princi- ples I have held fast to them and intend to, My supporters and I can feel that We have waged 8 clean, honorable fight for the Waterbury delegation. It is not pleasant to see our local delegates foresaking precedent, support non-Water- bury candidate, but it is clean feeling to have a clear conscience.
 T wish to thank those delegates who voted for me and feel that the Democrats of Waterbury owe them debt of gratitude for re- sisting the attempt to sell the party down the river again.
 T do not believe that 1t is the will of the Democratic voters of Waterbury to be without represen- tation in the coming election.
 T would like to emphasize that I am still candidate for the nom- ination, though I am now, like the caucus choice, without the backing of my hometown delegation. I still have many delegates from un- bossed towns pledged to my candi- dacy.
 My name will be presented at Torrington Thursday night"
 James T. Patterson of Naugatuck is the Republican Congressional candidate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Marriage Intentions Filed in Torrineton

Torrington, Sept. 24-Marriage in- tentions were filed at the office of the City Clerk today as follows:
 Joseph Ray of Litchfield and Mary L. Gardinello of 565 Main Street.
 Ellsworth A. Tofield of III Mo- Kinley Street and Adaleine A. Whal- en of Litchfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Independents Back Socialist Party

The Waterbury Socialist Party candidates with the exception of the senatorial candidate from the 18th District has received the un- animous endorsement of the Inde- pendent Democratic Party of Wa terbury. The latter will support Martin F. Sullivan, regular Demo- cratic Party candidate from the 18th District.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-24
Record Number of Requests For Use of School Facilities
PAGE FOUR

Permission for school activities and for use of school buildings was granted by the Board of Education last night as follows:
 The Waterville Community Club, use of the Sprague gym Friday eve- ming and Saturday afternoon for moving pictures to raise funds to help benefit the community.
 The Oak-Wood Community Club for Slocum gymnasium on the first Monday of each month starting Oct. ', from to 10 P. M.
 The Hemingway Corporation for use of Maloney gymnasium on Mon- day evenings from to g F. M. for basketball practice starting Sept. 30.
 The Chase basketball team for use of Hopeville gym every Tuesday evening starting Oct. IS, from 2 to g P. M. for basketball practice.
 The Bunker Hill PT.A. for use of the Bunker Hill gymnasium on the following evenings: Oct. IS, Nov. 20 and April IS starting at 8 P. M.
 The Waterbury Teachers Associ- ation for use of Room 105 at Crosby High School for meetings to be held the first Monday of each month from 3:45 to P. M. starting in October.
 Station WATR for use of the Crosby High Assembly Hall from Oct. 9 through January IA, 1947, for the Public School Spelling Bee sponsored by the School Depart ment, from to g P. M.
 The Old Timers basketball team for use of the Kingsbury gym on Thursday evenings from to g PM. for basketball practice starting Sept. 26.
 The Cracker Hill basketball team for use of the Kingsbury gym on Friday evenings from to g P. M. for basketball practice starting Sept. 27.
 The Outlaws for use of the Kingsbury gym on Monday evenings from 7 to g P. M. for basketball practice starting Sept. 3O
 The Town Plot basketball team for use of the Barnard gymnasium on Thursday evenings from to P. M. for basketball practice start ing Sept. 26.
 The Pastimers basketball team for use of the Russell gymnasium on Tuesday evenings from T to g P. M. for basketball practice start ing Sept. 24.
 St. Margaret'S basketball team for use of the Russell gymnasium on Thursday afternoons from 3.30 to 5 P. M. starting Sept. 26, for bas- ketball practice.
 The Benrus Watch Company bas- ketball team for use of the Abbott gym on Thursday evenings for practice, and also for use of Wash ing gym on Wednesday evenings for basketball practice of the mems team, starting Sept. 25 from ' to g P. M.
 St. Patrick's basketball team for use of the Maloney gymnasium on Friday evenings from 7 to 9P M. and also for use of the Dug gan gym on Saturday evenings from to g starting the second week of October.
 The Fulton A. c. basketball team for use of the Kingsbury gym- nasium on Wednesday evenings from to g P. M. starting Sept. 25.
 The Waterbury Companies for use of the Barnard gym on Tues day evenings from T to g P. M starting Oct. l. for basketball practice.
 The Centrals basketball team for use of the Russell gym on We'd nesday evenings from 2 to P. M for basketball practice starting Oct 2.
 The Blue Aces basketball team for use of the Sprague gym or Thursday evenings from to P M, for basketball practice starting Sept. 26.
 The West Side Speedboys basket ball team for use of the Russell gym on Friday evenings from to P