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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
T0rringt0n Crane Men End Tieup

Crane operators on the second shift at the Torrington branach of the American Brass Company were expected to report for work as usual this afternoon, following work stoppage late yesterday. John Man kowski, member of the executive board of the Mine. Mill & Shelter Workers Union, CIO., said the stoppage was unauthorized and re- suited from mishandling of a grievance
 Torrington sources said the crane operators, instead of working, called a meeting to discuss grievance based on the return to work of a former operator. The former op- orator, said to have been away from work without securing a leave of absence, reportedly sought to re- turn to his old post, despite objec- tionS by union group that tn eman who succeeded him was entitled to stay on the job
 The whole thing has quieted down today" said My MankoWski "It resulted from the mishandling of a grievance case
 Operations of the rod mill shop at the Torrington factory were hit as a result of the absence of the crane operators The rod mill unit employs over 100 persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Risdon and Union StiLl Deadlocked

The deadlock between manage ment and union persisted as the strike against the Waterbury plant of the Risdon Manufacturing Con- pany moved into it's second day to- day Commissioner Joseph M Tone, of the U. s. Department of Labor, who arranged futile con- ference Monday, said at New Haven that he is standing by, ready to renew efforts to effect settlement of the dispute.
 Additional workers went through the picket lines to report to their jobs at the South Main Street fac tory today The union said that a few more employees had entered the plant this morning. along with the 20 who had failed to join in the strike when it began yesterday.
 J. j. Carr, Risdon vice-presldent and manager of the local plant, could not be reached for his estim ate of the number of employees re- porting today He said earlier that 50 production workers had crossed the picket lines yesterday and that operations in all departments were being carried on.
 An estimated 12o of the l50 en- ployes are in the group for which Local 25l. Mine, Mill X Smelter Workers Union. C. I. O., claims
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21

able for shoppers this weekend.
 The return of ceilings, as ordered by the Decontrol Board, finds many stores with excess supplies of qual- ity cuts. Customers have become much more careful in their pur- chases since prices began rising after June 30, and items selling at premium prices have been moving slowly.
 Dealers claim that the law of supply and demand was already be- ginning to force prices downward and that competition would have made them still lower without new Federal controls.
 Labor groups and consumers. however, hailed the return of ceil- ing prices on meat, claiming that prices had gone far too high since controls were lifted. c. I. O. lead CTS are disappointed over the fail- ure of the Decontrol Board to re- new ceilings on dairy products.
 Individual dealers differed today as to how long it will take for the effect of new price ceilings to be felt generally. Some hold that the supply will begin to dry up" inn mediately on the open market and that black markets activity will be flourishing again by the week-end. Others incline to the theory that it will be a week or more before any large supplies are diverted from legitimate channels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
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West Side Tennis Club, they've been swarming there like flies - and Van has lost three racquets to SOUL venir collectors. Ha! Curt Lon- ergan, the cafe owner that Anne Jeffreys persuaded RKO to hire for headwaiter role in "Riff-Raff" tells us he's going to sack his own headwaiter the minute he finishes work in the picture. Says the guy definitely isn't the type" .. Gene Raymond's decision to have the family manse fitted with a new roof while Jeanette Mcdonald was abroad turned out to be a sweet idea. Under the shingles, workmen found a colony of honeybees and enough honey to supply the whole neighborhood. Speaking of Jeanette Macdonald, it looks like she'll sign for at least three made in-England films before returning to OurtoWn. --t
 The major studios are wailing about production delays caused by the unprecedented number of out of-town visitors this Summer; RKO alone, last week, played host to PIP parties. Ida Lupino MUST be taking her literary career seri- ously; she's enrolled in a typing class at Hollywood High School. :. No end of confusion at MGM, where most of the stars and executives have acquired new Town and Country" convertibles, none of which carry license plates as yet. Every day someone drives home in someone else's car.
 Don't be too surprised if it's Rob- ert Stack in the top role when the James Ullman novel, White Tow er," goes before the cameras. There's a chuckle in the way Para mounts new singing hope, Bob Graham. finally met his idol, Bing Crosby. The introduction took place at Lakeside Golf Club when they were in adjacent showers, au nat ural. . We hear that MGM at long last, is actually readying that wheel-chair role for Susan Peters. |. Boss, have you heard Arthur Murray's latest quiptic remark? He says that he knows an actress who wears dental braces because she thinks they give her a youthful ap- pearance. THE STAFF.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Three Ansonions Held for Murder

Stratford. Aug. 2l. UP)- Charged with murder, three An sonia men were held today for superior court trial in connection with the staying of Police Officer William F. Schreiber last month.
 Edward Comcowich, 27, John Pantalone, 23, and Joseph E. Garb- choWski, 28, all of whom had been held crimnially responsible by the coroner, were remanded to county jail without bond pending the de- termination of a trial date.
 Schreiber was killed in an ex- change of shots when he and sev- eral other Stratford officers frus- trated the attempted robbery of a grill July 15.
 Town Court Prosecutor Milton H. Hausman said that there was nothing to indicate that Schreiber was killed by bullet fired by police officer as had been in- timated by defense counsel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
State Police
 Defendants In Local Suit
Two Residents Of Woodbuy
 Seek Domooes

An accident in Woodbury last Nov 27, which led to the death of Jason F. Parker of Woodbury, will be the basis of a $23 900 civil action by two other persons involved.
 The litigation will be instituted in Superior Court by Anna H. Cripps and her husband, William, both of Woodbury, against State Trooper Robert J. Murphy of Newtown, State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey of Hartford, Herbert O.. Benson of Woodbury and Ernest Racenet of Southbury.
 Mrs. Cripps was driving her hus- bands car when it was involved in a collision with one by Benson and operated by Racenet. The accident occurred in front of the Parker home and MT. Parker ran out and was standing between the two ve- hicles when a State Police car ap- preached and rammed into the back of one of the vehicles, pinning MT Parker between them. He died a week later.
 Mrs. Cripps will seek $20,0O0 dam ages for personal injuries, while her husband will ask for 5000 far damages to the car, according to the court paper which were served this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
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Continued from Page Il chairman to write a letter to State Chairman Harold E. Mitchell ln support of his candidacy.
 Governor Baldwin voted in the Stratford caucus, making it clear that he considered Stratford his legal voting residence.
 This was significant inasmuch as party leaders, attempting to ar range the ticket on a geographical basis, will avoid Fairfield County in determining the gubernatorial candidate.
 Although Governor Baldwin said that the choice of the candidate for Governor would be left to the party leaders and the convention, it gen. orally was regarded that he would be consulted before any decision was made. He conferred several days ago with Mitchell and McConaughy at Cornwall, which led many to be- lieve that he soon would put his approval on McGonaughy, who served with him during his first term.
 In the First Congressional Dis trict, State Rep. Harry F. Earn ham. South Windsor, declared today he had no intention of withdrawing his candidacy in Congress in favor of former Rep. William J. Miller, Wethersfeld. Farnham said that, if necessary, he would fight it out on the congressional convention floor for the nomination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Joe eWonted In Foke Oil
 Probe Here

State food inspectors today were looking for Joe" who allegedly delivered 450 gallons of adulter- ated and misbranded cooking oil to the music store of Domenic Bar bieri at 375 South Main Street and 8 Hartford grocery store.
 It was disclosed that Inspector Kenneth Flanagan of the food divi- sion of the State Dairy and Food Commission. found 150 gallons of adulterate oil at the music shop here last week. Rarbieri claimed it was delivered 10 him by A man he knew only as Joe and he intended 1t for use by his family and rela- lives.
 The inspector later found 300 gal Ions of oil of suspicious nature at an express company, awaiting shipment to the Hartford store. The store manager there told him he had ordered 1t from a "Joe". Descr = tions of Joe, as given by the . men, did not tally, it was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Sino Reds
 In Retreat

Nanking. Aug. 21.-CUP)-Chinese government forces advancing west ward along the Lunghai Railway re- portedly battled a Communist Army of 100000 into full retreat today as political quarters here predicted Chinas intensifying civil war soon may develop into an all-out con- flict involving 6,000,O0O regular and irregular troops.
 Central Daily News said strong government counter offensive was gaining ground swiftly against the retreating Communist army of Gen. Liu Po-Chen. A section of the rail- way from Lanfeng, 30 miles east of Kaifeng, to Hinlung reportedly was recaptured by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's forces.
 Government quarters said they regarded the Kalgan mobilization call as the Communists rejection of the principle of a political set clement of differences. They predict ed 100000 Nationalist regulars, L. 0o0,OO0 Communist regulars and g. OOOO00 Communist irregulars soon may be thrown into battle. =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Wilson Post Tn Meeting Tonight

Members of Wilson Post. Amer ican Legion, will hold meeting this evening in their post rooms on Bis hop Street. Commander Joseph C.. Hazel and Adjutant Henry D. Allen who represented the post at the an- nual convention of the Connecticut Department last week will submit formal reports this evening. Several interesting developments at the con- vention will highlight the delegates formal reports,
 Next Saturday evening the annual election of officers will be held. The date of the installation ceremonies will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
BorreIIi Appeals S2O0 Fine

Salvatore Borrelli, 38, of g Cherry Street, proprietor of Sals Restaur- ant at 379 East Main Street, was fined $50 on each of four counts in- volving violations of the labor law employing waitresses after II PM EDT, and not posting state labor posters in his place of business when arraigned before Judge John Gaff- ney in Municipal Court this morn ing.
 Mrs. Theresa Crook, state labor in- spection, told the court the accused failed to heed her warning about posting labor department posters where they are noticeable by cus- toners. Mrs. Jacqueline Baer, 23, 145 Harker Street, a waitress en- ployed by the accused for one week, claimed she served as waitress sev- eral nights from A. M. until l P. M.
 MT Borrelli, through his attorney, Michael Ciano, appealed the verdict
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21

pounds, told the court that the accused charged him last night at the corner of Union and South Main Streets brandishing a IA inch carving knife which he took from a restaurant located at the corner of Union and South Main Streets, The two scuffled in the street with the patronman knock ing the knife from the youths hand and then arresting him.
 John J, OConnell, 49, of 130 East Main Street, charged with three counts of violating working hours for women and failure to post no- tice was granted nolle on pay ment of S25.
 Rudolph Pronoyost, fl. 128 Louns- bury Street, charged with drunken ness and breach of the peace re- ceiVed a nolle.
 Augustus Poole. 37. of 45 Chat field Avenue, charged with non- support, received a continuance un- til Sept 4
 Charles L. Cook, 39, of A Rawley Avenue, charged with breach of the peace, received a nolle.
 Anthony Bauba, 30, of 52 Canal Street, charged with on-support and breach of the peace, received a continuance until Sept. 4.
 John Lukasewski. 30. 19 Willard Street charged with non-support and intoXication, received a nolle
 Thomas J. Ford. 23, of 89 Abbott Avenue, charged with violation of the motor vehicle law received a nolle.
 Edmund A. Yesinskas, 27, ( 197 Sunnyside Avenue, charged with passing a stop sign had a S6 bond called.
 Albert Massaro, 2l Al Division Street. charged with speeding, paid SIP for nolle.
 Robert Ferrari, 21, of 22O North Main Street, charged with reckless driving, was granted a continuance until tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Girl Scout Camp Closes TonorrolU

Watertown, Aug -Watertown Girl Scouts are reminded that to- morrow will be the closing day at Camp Wapasa, Girl Scout camp at Smiths Pond.
 There will be treasure hunt for the Scouts during the morning and a picnic luncheon at noon. Each girl is asked to bring the hot dogs and rolls for her own luncheon and the rest of the menu will be fur niShed.
 Parents and friends are invited to the camp anytime from ? o'clock on during the afternoon. A short program has been arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
City Meat Dealers Fear
 NeW Black Mart ActiUitu

Meat prices in Waterbury will plummet Friday when OPA price controls are restored but dealers expressed fear today that much of the supply will soon be channeled again into the black market. Whole salers and retailers agree that there will be a large amount of meat avail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Marriage Intentions

The following have filed marriage intentions in the Bureau of Vita Statistics:
 John Shaw. White Oak, La, and Angela Daddona, 65 East Farm Street
 Antonio s. deAzevedo, 164 Bald win Street and Margaret H. Mig linas, 629 North Riverside Street
 Charles J. Colligan. 14l7 East Main Street, and Rita E. Kearney, 54 Tlyre Street.
 Josephine Manzolino, 39 Cossett Street, and Henry Galppo, 3l West Farm Street.
 Peter J. Russell, 93 Arnold Street and Mary J. Bobbuto, 562 Congress Avenue.
 John Palmieri. 97 Aak Street, and Josephine P. Florio, 103 Sco- vile Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Waterbury DriUer GiUen Fine Of $IOO

John Walsh of Waterbury was fined $l00, with $25 remitted, in the Naugatuck Borough Court today, after he was found guilty by Judge Martin L. Caine on a charge of driv- ing motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor He was given a nolle on a charge of eyading re- sponsibility.
 The court was told the car Walsh was operating struck two cars, one owned by Joseph Elrico of Nauga- tuck and the other by Angelo Man cini of Waterbury. on Water Street in Naugatuck last night. Walsh left his car and ran up Church Street, but was apprehended by Mancini. and then arrested. accord ing to the court testimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
War Veteran Flashes Knife In Struggle With Patrolman

Gerard J. Coulombe, 2s, of 256 South Main Street, who served three and half years in the armed forces with the Fifth Army, 85th Division, in Italy and other overseas stations, pleaded guilty to changes of breach of the peace and carrying concealed weapon when srraigned In Municipal Court this morning before Judge Gaffney and was fined $15.
 The penalty was assessed on the breach Of peace charge and sus- pended sentence was meted out on the second count.
 Patrolman Joseph Bagley, Jr, six feet five inches and weighing PAT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Veterans Doy
 PIon Endorsed


 The committee in charge of the Waterbury Veterans Day reported considerable enthusiasm at a meet ing last night at the home of Pat rick Fontaine or Midland Road
 The group will meet again one week from tonight and invitations will be mailed to prominent citizens to get their views on a general pol icy before holding a general meet ing early next month.
 Organizations which have been mailed questionnaires and have not returned them as yet are urged to do so immediately They may be sent to James V. Jannitto, 237 Will low Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21

bargaining rights. The strike be- gan yesterday following a break down of negotiations Monday, when the management said the union no longer represents a majority of the employees.
 Thomas Vaccaro, chairman of the shop committee, charged today that the company is mot willing" to set tie the dispute and intends to break the strike" He claimed that the company is resorting to the old union busting tactics which have dangerous possibilities. The firm is doing. it's best to scare the work ers', MT. Vaccaro asserted.
 The shop chairman announced that under an agreement with the management, those on strike who do not receive last weeks pay today can call for it at the plant during regular hours tomorrow or later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
ATTEMPTED BREAK

An attempted break into the gas olne station at 40 WatertoWn Avenue yesterday was being investi- gated today by Police It. Cornelius Shanahan. Glass was broken in the building, but no entrance eff iected. The station is operated by John McKenna.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

Topscorers in the Tuesday evening tournament held under the direc- tion of Mrs John Moriarty of Lin- den Street were as follows: North and south, Mrs. Clifford Evitts, and Mrs, George Marcel, 58; east and west, Mrs. Joseph Reilly and Mrs. Frank Driscoll, S. Runners up were: North and south, Mrs. Louis Schmidt and Mrs Joseph Wedge, 4912; east and west, Mrs. Eric Caul and Mrs. Leo Ruggiero, 5312,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Voters Made
 Until , Today

Naugatuck, Aug. 2l-New voters will be made this afternoon in the Town Hall between and o'clock, according to an announcement by Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John.
 Todays session is the fourth in a series of five. The final session will be held early in September.
 These special sessions are being held to give local non-yoters an op- portunity to register and vote in the November elections. Two regular sessions will be held in October.
 Residents of the borough who have lived in the State at least one year and in Naugatuck at least six months may register at todays ses- sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 21 - DEAR STAFF: With the great Garbo plot ting a screen comeback and David o. Selznick reputedly ready to sign her, it occurs to me that we're in for a new avalanche of publicity stories about the mysterious Sphinx Woman's" overwhelming yen for seclusion.
 Before you kiddies swallow the sales campaign hook, line and sink CT, give thought to an eyewit- nesss account of certain party that was staged some three years ago. The hostess, having worked with Garbo in picture, impulsive- ly sent her an invitation, never dreaming that she'd show up. But along about midnight, with the fes- tivities going great guns, in walked the I-vant-to-be-alone-girl."
 Gradually, I'm told, the guests began to overcome their awe of the Garbo legend, and to realize that the famous hermit, for that eve ming at least, was anxious to be in- cluded in the fun. l won't go into the details of her progressive in- clusion, but the payoff is worth your attention. By three ayem, accord ing to my amazed informant, new game was in full swing They called it Sitting In- -Garbo's-Lap and the Lady Sphinx was shrieking with glee as one after another of the guests solemnly parked on the aforesaid lap and assured her she was a jolly good fellow.
 What kind of person is she, anyway? Is she really the icy, hands-off fugitive from all human contacts that her publicity pro- claims her-or is she the kind of person that you can glimpse in that story and a dozen others like it? If it weren't for her notorious in- activity during the war, I'd be in- clined to the latter belief and tempted to pity her as the victim of her own publicity.
 JIMMIE FIDLER.
 DEAR BOSS: Being comparative youngsters, we don't remember Garbo vividly enough to give hang whether she lives alone and likes 1t, or just lives alone. But say, that's swell game! The youngest staff member being an optimist, plans on suggesting it with slight varia- tions. at a party he's going to to- night. Jane Russell's on the guest list.
 To Gossip: Greer Garson's Rich ard Ney, who drew snickers when he announced his intention of turn ing writer, gets the last chuckle; he's sold his first effort, a comedy drama titled Double Date" to Broadway stage producer Arthur Treadman. That on-again, off, again engagement tWix Diana Lynn and agent Henry Wilson is in the affirmative state al this writing; but some of her friends are laying odds-on bets they won | reach the altar. Aside to Shlr- ley Temple fans who have been writing letters to protest the RKO announcement that her famous curls would be shorn for her cur rent role; rest easy, kids, you've been heard, and the curls are safe Desi Arnaz tells us he's signed to take his band on European tour come spring.
 Since local bobby soxers discoy- cred that Van Johnson takes a les son every Sunday morning at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Full Weather Report

Boston. Ane. 2i C H}--- !. r:jter forecasts:
 CON NECIiCIT. M | sS tIIi SEI'fS anh RHODE ISiAND:
 Fair tonight. Thursday. increHS- ing ci0udineSS Followed by few light showers followed by n few Little temperature change.
 MAINE. NEW HAMPSHIRE and EERMONT: '
 Partly cloudy. little temperature change tonight and Thursday. with scattered light showers I hurStiay.
 PASSPORT to BLOCK ISLtND:
 Gentle variable winds and part ly cloudy weather tonight nnd TherSday, with few very light showers Thursday. Goor visibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Rebekahs Plan Fall Program

Naugatuck, Aug. Columbian Rebekah Lodge, No 35, LOOP. will meet this evening at 8 in Odd Eel lows Hall. Mrs. Marie Ashford. noble grand, will conduct the ses- sion The program will include a discussion of plans for the Fall sea- son. A social period with refresh ments will follow the business meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
.SIocur71 P-T-A in Membership Driue

A membership drive has been started by the Slocum Parent Teachers Association, which seeks to enroll parents of children at tending Sloctlm School, it was an- nounced today. Prospective mem- bers have been asked to contact Mrs. Ralph Rinaldi of ATS Walnut Street Extension, chairman of the enrolment committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21

It Gov. Wilbert L. Snow will be the guest speaker of the Fifth District Political Action Commit tee at The Elton tomorrow, Thursday, at 8 P M at the main assembly room of The Elton
 It. Gov. Snow is reportedly the Democratic Party's nominee for governor. His subject will be "A Program for Connecticut"
 Edward L Davis, Waterbury chairman of the Fifth District P.A.C., will preside. John R. Tu- his, chairman of the State FAC. will be presented. The public is invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-21
Local Delegates at
 A.O.H. Contention

Delegates from Division 57, A.O.H attending the 3lst biennial state convention of the Ancient Order Of Hibernians in New Haven were Mrs. Mary Bresnahan, president, Mrs Mary Dunlap, Mrs Mary Nolan, Mrs. Anna Shanahan, Mrs. Anna Crean, Mrs, Margaret Parker and Mrs. Matilda Cusick.