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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Carpet Men
Given Raise
ThOmpsonvllle Men
tipped S. Weekly

Office workers at the Bigelov
Sanford Carpet Company Of
Thompsonville have been granted
a wage increase of u and hall
cents an hour, it was announced
today. The workers are represented
by the United office and Profess
sional Workers. clio.
The increase is retroactive to
January l. 1t means a weekly wage
increase Of S. for the workers in
volved.
The agreement provides a mini
mum Of 20 cents per hour. with a
special rate for learners. The COM
pany has also agreed to pay for
group life insurance policies, to q
maximum Of two per cent Of its
payroll.
Also called for in the agreement
is a union shop. provided the union
wins q majority in a vote to be
conducted under the supervision Of
the State Department Of Labor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
BoySt0te
RidicuIed
By Russian
Red cIoims AFeo
Opposed to UNo
On Bosis Of TGlk

London, FEB. 4--(UP)-Russia
served notice on the United Nations
assembly that the soviets could
not in any~case consider any part
Of the state Of Massachusetts, as
a possible site for the capital Of the
United Nations" it was revealed to-
day.
The Soviet delegate on the site
inspection group, q. +. Saksin, had
rejection Of Massachusetts, incor-
porated in a report on the tour
which led to the recommendation Of
the Connectlcut-New York site. The
report was made public today.
Saksin based his decisions on
public meeting in Boston while the
inspection group was there. He said
a speech showing hostility to the
United Nations was made.
Despite the Soviet objection, the
committee included the Blue Hills
and North Shore areas near Boston
as possible second choices for the
headquarters site in case the Con-
necticut-New York area was re-
jected.
Saksin said Judge John &. Swift
Of the Massachusetts superior court
made a speech at "a big public
meeting" which he considered as
unfriendly to the UNO. and mo-
body present at the meeting OBJ
Jected to this speech
Saksins statement said he drew
the attention of the inspection
group to the incident, and made
the following statement:
I'VE must, in our report to the
assembly, refer to this incident and
draw the conclusion that. in view
Of this political atmosphere and at
titude toward the United Nations
among these responsible persons of
Massachusetts, we could not in any
case consider any part Of the State
OF Massachusetts as a possible site
for the capital OF the United Ma
tons"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
ForreI WoIkouf
Still Unchanged

As workers in two OF the city'S
largest factories began their strike
today. striking employees Of the
Waterbury Farrell Foundry a.
Machine Company continued the
picket lines they have maintained
since Jan. IA.
The next move is up to the
company" said Harold Bernard, in
ternational staff representative OF
the United Steelworkers of Amer
lea. 80 far they haven't offered
us even a single penny"
The Farrell strike affects more
than 600 workers. The company's
Bank street plant has been steadily
picketed by the Clio union since
the walkout began.
'"rhe company gave a categorical
mo- to every wage demand that we
made" said Mr.. Bernard today at
New Haven. It's up to the COM
pany to act
The strike began after negotia-
tons between the management and
the union had broken down. A
series of conferences had resulted in
no agreement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Fund Committee
Thanks Donors

The committee f.. the Cpl. An
thony Levandoski trust fund has is
sued an open letter OF appreciation
for the cooperation received from
Waterburians in the drive for the
severely wounded veteran.
The letter reads as follows:
The committee Of the LevandoSki
Trust Fund sincerely thanks all
local merchants, organizations and
citizens Of Waterbury for their very
generous contribution, their kind
effort and splendid cooperation in
helping us promote this campaign.
1T is indeed gratifying to know
that the city Of Waterbury has such
fine citizens who have put their
hearts into SO worthy cause"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
ScoUiLL
Offers
Statement

Following adjournment OF this
mornings conference with Clio rep
resentatives on the wage dispute
the Scovill Manufacturing Company
issuing a statement explaining the
nature of the meeting, the subjects
discussed and the abrupt termina-
ton of the session. The statement
follows:
At the negotiating meeting be-
tween the Scovill Manufacturing
Company and the Bargaining Com
mittee the Union stated that Sun
days meeting Of the Local limited
the Committee to discuss two prop
ositions:
The wage issue.
2. Maintaining the plant in case
of strike.
On wages, the committee stated
that 1t was instructed to propose an
immediate 10 percent increase and
that the company agree to meet the
steel settlement.
The Company offered a general
1870 wage increase to be effective
the payroll week after q complete
agreement was signed and approved
by the International. There were
no strings attached. This the Union
accepted.
The Company refused to agree 70
meet the steel settlement but stat
ed It would meet Brass In Water
bury whether such settlement were
greater or lesser than the steel set
tlement. This the Union refused.
Mr.. Moriarty, international Rep
resentatiYe, declared the strike
would take place at 1901 a. m.
Wednesday, February 6. 1916. He
stated that the Company's proposal
would not be referred to the local
union for consideration.
The parties are now working on
agreement as to how to maintain
the plant during a strike.
IN the event Of a strike the Com
pany's offer will be withdrawn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

Strike headquarters for various
units Of the Mine. Mill and Shelter
Workers Union were in operation
today.
President James McGrath Of the
Chase local announced that head
quarters for striking Chase Brass
and Copper Company have been set
up as follows: Chase Metal Works,
Laurel Diner on Thomaston ave-
nue.; Chase Rolling Mills. Ferrari's
Restaurant, TAT North Main st,eet:
Waterbury Manufacturing Com
pany, Sabol's Restaurant, $40 North
Main street; union headquarters. n
Bank street.
Fred Saginario, chairman of the
American Brass Company unit. said
that his organization will operate
from headquarters at IS Bank
street.
Credit union applications viii be
handled on Fridays at the Water
bury Metal Hose Company branch,
Mr.. Saginaro announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
II Local Companies
In PinochLe Event
"a Players Registered for. IRA
Championship Tournament;
Play Starts Tonight

The Ira. Pinochle Tourney
starts tonight at 7;s0 D. m. at The
Womens Club with "A players rep.
reSenting eleven Waterbury com.
panies, playing, Tor the City In
dustrlal Championship. Tonightt
matches win be conducted on thS
basis Of two matches with teams
losing both matches being eliminat.
ed from the Tournament The re-
niainder' OF the Tournament viii b
conducted on q straight elimination
basis with the playing Of one match
each round.
Outstanding In this years tourna.
ment Is the team Of Art Denkel
and Robert Monnerat Of Scovil
Mfg. Co., last years winners Of the
Blue Flight Division and w. Geno-
vese and B. Flaherty, Chase Roll
ing Mills, winners Of the Red
Flight Division. The team of Will
fred Carey and Francis Fem, Wa
terbury Mfg. Co, Is also considered
strong competition with both fner
entering into the finals OF their re-
spective divisions last year.
Att AttioWAttk dkC AAaWAAiBo hOAs
for this evenings opening match:
Art Denker and Bob Monnerat
Scovill VS. Fred Korngiebel and G
Burritt, French Small Tube.
Nick Alblno and George Swan
Waterbury Mfg. Co, VS.. A. Capaudo
and G. Marsella, u. S. Time Corp.
John Kirdrik and Howard Latti-
mer, Plat Bros, VS.. Angelo Bell and
Jim Bochicchio, Noera Mfg.
Michael Salerno and Chester
Watson, Scovill Mfg. VS.. Vincent
DeStefano and Peter Iacoviello,
Waterbury Companies.
Mike Gugliotti and Nivk Augelli,
Waterbury Mfg. VS.. Edward Haigh
and Alfred Benson, Bristol Co.
Wilfred Carrier and Francis Fem,
Waterbury Mfg. VS.. Albert Boyle and
John Northrop, American Metal
Hose.
Albert Perriello and Tom Deeley,
Scovill Mfg. VS.. w. Stack and r.
Janneto, Chase Rolling Mills.
Bob LoTnbardo and Hubert Orsat-
d, Waterbury Mfg. VS.. George Mon
John Koris and Willis Harvey,
roc and Stanley woodbury.. French.
Plat Bros. VS.. Tony Iacoviello and
Edwin Faller, Waterbury Compan-
les.
william Mahoney and John Oar
olan, Scovill VS.. Stanley Bucking-
ham and Raymond Alond, American
Metal Hose.
Stephen Barone and Edmund
orsini, Waterbury Mfg. VS.. Michael
Constantine and Arthur Bovine,
Bristol.
Raymond Charland and Mr.. Al
drich, U. s. Time VS.. Louis Leveg-
male and Joe DiLeo, Noera.
Raymond Miller and Joseph PA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Feast of st. BIGse
Ceremonies Sunday

There was a large attendance in
all the Catholic churches Of the
city yesterday for the ceremony Of
blessing of the Threats. Yesterday
was the Feast Of st. Blase, patron
of throat ailments. This was held
following Mass. following afternncn
service and again in the evening.
Falling on Sunday record number
Of people attended the ceremony
Saturday was the Feast Of tae
Publication, also an important
feast Of the church but not a holy
day of obligation. This feast In
honor Of the Blessed Virgin. Is also
called Candlemas because candles
are blessed before the Mass. The
Presentation Of Christ In the
temple also occurred at this time,
SO the day, Feb. 2, combines three
distinct events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
|SwiHofFew
no Comments

Boston, Feb. a--(up)--Judee John
Edward swift Of the Massachusetts,
superior court said today he had
no immediate comment 10 make
concerning his allegedly antl-aus-
sian speech that led 10 Soviet op-
position 10 the selection Of Massa-
chusetts as a permanent site for the
United Nations Organization.
Obviously surprised that the Sow.
lets had taken notice Of his speech,
Judge Swift said:
mo comment. I'm very busy right
now. I'd have to study the charges
before I could make any other an
swer."
The speech, made Sunday, Jan.
20 while the UNO site-selectlon
committee was here, occurred at A
testimonial dinner attended by 1900
persons The occasion was his ele-
walton to the rank Of supreme
knight Of the Knights Of Columbus.
Archbishop Richard J. Cushing was
among the state and national dig
nitaries a tending.
Judge Swift pleaded for world
chivalry and a fighting faith in re-
ligion and said although the UNO
has banished even the name OF God
from its deliberations, we offer It
cur humble prayer for success. &"
These conditions, he continued, were
caused by the veto power insisted
upon by Russia" Then, continued
Judge Swift:
Goddess Russia has torn the At
lantic Charter to tatters and en-
shaved millions Of our fellow Cath.
olics. BY one shameless appease-
ment after another we have failed
to uphold our American ideals"
yet We now are asked 10 recog-
nize and ratify the so-called real
ism Of the facts Of international
robbery and unblushing enslave-
ment of whole nations"
Judge Swift said that the Knights
Of Columbus had a program for
peace" which opposes territorial an
nexation, advocates world diSarma-
ment. condemns military conscrip-
ton in peace-time and establishes
"a crusade Of Christian forces to
bring God into government and per-
sonal and social lives"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
.ovenoo
AtOurLody
OfLourdes
In MonoE Of
81. BeFnadeilo, palFDn
Saint Of ihe Church

our Lady OF Lourdes cIlu a
opened a novena IN honor ol
Bernadette Of LourdeS. patrones IS
the church, this morning. The e
day Of st. Bernadette. February
win mark the. conclusion Of tie
novena.
Rev. Joseph Fennessey, IA IS
Bloomfield. viii preach at the mo-
vena Masses which win be cele-
brated each morning at o'clock,
It was announced yesterday BY tie
pastor, Rev. Alvaro Santollni Ven
Grafton Of Our Blessed Mother NilI
also be held each morning.
In the evening there win be prss-
ers, sermon and Benedictlon Of
the Blessed Sacrament az 1880, also
veneration Of the Blessed Relic.
Confessions will be heard following
the morning and evening services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Zionist District
Host to Veterans

The Waterbury Zionist District
will act as host to all returning
war veterans and the members of
the David Fannick Post, at a meet
ing tonight at BIS in the Bethel
auditorium. 1t. Jacob Polish,
USNR, chaplain for the Third
Naval District, will be guest speak
er. 1t. Polish is a brother of Rabbi
Davis Polish of Temple Israel, and
will speak on a very interesting and
timely subject.
Samuel Fishman, chairman Of the
district will be in charge of the
program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

clentlno, waterbury Mfg. vs.. Robert
Baird and James Maker, Bristol.
William Strokalitls and Joseph
LaFlamme, Scovil vs., Mr.. 0rigalot
and Mr.. johnson, y. s. Time.
Clyde Barnhill and william Hunt,
waterbury Companies, VS.. Massie
Beldoni and Joseph Mastandrea,
Noera.
Harry Weiss and Joseph Muckle.
Scovlll VS.. w. 0enovese and B.
Flaherty, Chase Rolling Mills.
William Dessmeault and L. s.
Harvey, Plat Bros. VS.. Mr.. Slater
and Mr.. Sweeney, U. s. Time
Charles Rlmkus and John Barr,
Scovill Mfg VS.. John Carroll and
James McAree, Chase Metal Hose.
Ray Kozen and Ray Caery, SEQ
viii Mfg. CPlay second match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Bristol Brass-CEO
Plan Conference
Especial 20 The Democrat

Bristol, Feb, - Representatives
of the Bristol Brass Company and
the CLIO will hold a conference to-
morrow afternoon in an effort TO
reach agreement on wage demands
made by the union. A Federal con-
ciliator, Ernest Truax, will take part
In the session.
Union demands for wage boosts OF
30 percent may be scaled down at
the conference tomorrow, II was re-
ported today.
Employees Of the Bristol plant are
represented by the Mine, Mil and
smelter Workers Union. the same
organization which Is the bargain
Ing agent for Waterbury factory
workers now on strike against the
Chase Brass ard Copper Company
and the American Brass Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Memorial Mass for
Ii. joseph SuL[iU0n

A memorial Mass was celebrated
Saturday morning at st. Thomas
Church for the yepose OF the soul OF
IT. Joseph p. Sullivan. killed IN ae-
ton IN Germany q year ago. IL,
sullivan was the SON Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Denis Sullivan. Marion. The
Mass was celebrated by Rev. Wil-
liam n, Mccarthy. Waterbury.
MaFyknoll missionary who Was an
inteFnee IN the Philippines, and an
uncle Of a Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
u. S. Seizure
OfTuss Seen

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union officials at City Hall. This
meeting will be followed by one
with the employers wage ADJUST
ment committee OF the harbor car
riers of the port OF New York.
A union membership meeting was
scheduled for p. m.
Government seizure OF the tugs
appeared likely Il no progress is
made in the negotiations. A Labor
Department spokesman in Wash
ington said that the government
would act only upon the request OF
city officials and then only IF it
can be shown that a real emery
ency exists. such as a fuel shortage"
Utilities Affected
A prolonged strike would precipi-
tate an emergency. An estimated
so percent of the city's coal and
other fuel and nearly half Of its
food supply would be cut off by the
walkout.
Capt. william Bradley. president
Of Local 1913, said the men would
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Government seized the tugs.
The only craft not affected by the
tie-up were tnoopships, railroad
owned tugs and a few boats owned
by oil companies.
A blueprint" to combat any
emergency caused by the strike was
drawn up by Mayor O'DWyer who
said that a rigid priority" formula
for fuel distribution would have to
ne established.
Garbage Disposal Hit
The blueprint" was drawn up as
. health measure. the mayor said.
In addition to curtailing move
mentS Of fuel and food. the strike
also affected garbage disposal.
A prolonged fuel tieup would af-
feet electrical service and transport
alton on New York's vast subway
network.
Officials estimated that the city
had sufficient coal and oil TO last
. week. but the Consolidated Edison
Co, which furnishes power for the
area. said 1t had less than weeks
supply.
Ordered Week Ago
City-owned mower plants which
supply electricity for the subway
lines reported situations ranging
from Sufficient fuel for the time
being" to ''quite bad"
The strike was ordered a week
ago fater wage negotiations broke
down.
The union demanded a reduction
in the work week from 90 to 20
hours and pay increases to ei.s5 an
hour for unlicensed personnel; si.83
for captains; si.78 for pilots and
engineers. and Si.67 for mates.
The owners offered increases Of
five and 10 cents an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
$4,000 Action
Withdrawn Today

A $4,000 sidewalk fan SUIT
through by Jana II. Rice OF Nauga-
tuck against the City Of Waterbury
was Withdrawn from the Superior
Court docket today. The plaintiff
sued as the result Of injuries al
legedly sustained Jan 81, 1916 n .
fall At ~ Orange street. Settle
ment terms we're not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

City Budget Director Arnold e
Purlong has been named to the
Public Budget Procedure commit
tee OF the National Municipal FL
nance Officers Association. Mr..
FurIong's viii be concerned with
matters Of budget office organiza-
ton and control.
City Controller Neil =. Maloney
is yice-president OF the Connecticut
Municipal Finance Officers Associa-
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04


the Council met at The Elton yes
terday and approved the program
for raising the funds. The WASH
ington Park group pledged $3.50
william o. Taylor, chairman OF
the Council, said that all clubs will
hold meetings this week for pur-
poses Of raising funds. The Council
has retained Attorney Frederick
w. BeNch of Bristol as counsel with
Attorney Hugh M. Aleorn serving
IN an advisory capacity.
Lewis s. Reed Of the Citizens a.
Manufacturers National Bank. he
said, will be custodian of the fund;
John r. Clark, 81 Leavenworth St..
was named accountant and Frank
Valerie is council treasurer.
An estimated 500 persons were
In attendance at the Washington
Park Community Club meeting also
held yesterday afternoon. A COM
mlttee Of 10 was appointed to can
vass for funds for the Council.
Louis Lynch warned that mem
bers OF the collection committee
should have proper credentials to
identity themselves. They are VIII
liam Stack, John Pernatozzi. Ed
ward lies, Louis Lynch. Leonard
solomita. Harvey Turcotte. Presi-
dent Lynch. Mrs. Gilhooley, Mrs,
Doolittle and Mrs. Sutton.
John Dalton, treasurer Of the
Washington Park Community Club,
explained financial details Of the
canvas.
Another meeting viii be held a
week from tonight at the clubhouse
when reports on collections ere
scheduled TO be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Bitter Freeze
Wave Hits Area

Boston, Feb. 4 80 tUPD ~ A
bitter cold wave overspread New
England today with tempera-
lures dropping aSlow as Is be-
low zero in northern areas and
lowering around zero in south
ern sections.
Lowest official reading of the
night was Is below at Newport,
Vt. Boston's low was four above
at $50 a. IN. which was seven
degrees warmer than the city's
coolest day Of the Winter three
weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

A false burglar alarm at the Sell
tyson Fur Store, 1913 Grand street
was responsible early Saturday
night for several squad cars racing
to the scene, 1t was revealed by De-
tective James Stack. The owner OF
the store was notified and a search
was made Immediately, Deteetiye
Stack said, but nothing was aEniss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Speakers Tomorrow
at Rotary Meeting

At a weekly meeting at the
Rotary Club at The Elton tomorrow
noon, Lawrence NJ. Duryee and Ed
ward H. Davis viii discuss Edward
H. Reeves book, Anatomy of
Peace"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Hospital
Bulletins

Seven year-Old John Graham,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ora
ham, 81 Hlllview avenue. was re-
ported 10 be In fair condition to-
day at Waterbury hospital where
he was admitted Saturday after
noon for treatment Of q fractured
skull sustained when he fell down
a flight Of stairs on Barbara
street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

Mankowski said. The union Is
stronger than ever" he asserted.
Hundreds Of office workers at the
Chase and American Brass enjoyed
holidays today as q result OF the
strike. They were under instructions
not TO cross picket lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

Goods are now shipped direct to
Manila instead Of to ANY safe port
in the Philippines" as during war
time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

Last year was boom year Tor
babies in South Africa, 10000 being
born, 1000 over the record total OF
1913.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
YMCA Has
Big Enrolment

Fifty new members aDOVe Ine
normal monthly enrolment were
registered at the YMCA during
January, it was reported today by
the Mems Division membership
committee.
Top honors in the recruiting
work went TO Harold r. Bowman,
and Louis A. Schneer. chairman
Of the January committee. made
second place.
william H. Winning will be chair
man of this montns committee on
membership. The committee is
scheduled to attend a supper meet
ing at the YMCA cafeteria We'd
nesday at 6 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

After the car he was driving In
West Cheshire last night left the
highway and crashed into a tree,
Martin Gromely, ~, a handyman
at the Cheshire Academy, was ad-
mitted TO st. ATary's hospital
where he Is under treatment for
multiple decorations Of the fact
and head. His condition was re-
ported rs fair.
Suffering decorations Of both legs
Saturday when she was struck by
a car on Vermont street while
sliding, five-year-OId Elaine Doyle,
daughter Of MIR. and Mrs. Harold
Doyle, 10 Webb street. was treated
ut st. Mary's hospital at 1850 a.
m. and later discharged.
Mary kerwin, 80, Byam Road,
who was discharged Friday from
st. MaIy's Hospital after treat
ment for an injury TO her right
ankle after she fell while skating,
was admitted 10 Waterbury Hos
pital for treatment Of what auth
critics described as a "facture."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

The condition Of Mrs. Minnie
HOllibaugh, 76-year-OId Union
City woman, was reported 10 be
fair today at Waterbury hospital.
She was admitted 10 the hospital
yesterday afternoon with what
authorities described as "a pos
slble fracture Of the hip" sustained
in n fan in the kitchen Of her
home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

Lionel Langeyin. 90. Of Fem
road, ThOmast0n, was reported 20
be en- fair condition at Waterbury
Hospital today where he h under
treatment for bruises and abra-
siOns Of the body and = back In
jury. Authorities said that the
man was injured Saturday night
when the car he was driving skid
ded into 4 tree in ThOmastOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Says Money Needed


The Washington Park Commune
ity Club yesterday spanked the CAM
paigu Of the Council Of Community
Clubs to raise sufficient funds for
defgaying costs OF hiring legal
counsel IN opposing the current re-
valuation Of property. Representa-
tives Of the 10 clubs comprising
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
Last Of Big 3
Walk Out

Continued from Page -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
|MoyorReiects
Clubs PIeo
-Democrat Photo. Coylello,

Continued from Page u
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04

these hopes ended today as both
sides settled down for q grim battle
Charges Double Talk
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-03-09

Dr. James F.. Sheppard p.esI.
dent OF the North Caroline col.
lege for Negroes. Durham. y. =,
viii be the principal speaker
sunday. March 10 at pm at
H.. st. Antoine YMcA rorun
His subject will be Race Rela.
tons in North Carolina
Or. Sheppard was born in Ra.
leigh. North Carolina and e.ira.
ed At Shaw University Raush.
y c and Muskingum College,
ohio. lie was awarded the de.
gree OF Doctor Of Literature ~
Howard University. Washington.
II a. in ia25 IN Sheppard Is a
graduate pharmacist Doctor
Of Divinity and has tray' I'D in
Europe, Asia, and Africa
In his radio ADDRESS . IN.
people OF North Carolina on Fsb.
II DR. Sheppard had this to saw:
The ballot in democracy ne
only weapon that can be used TO
secure rights which are dtusd.
Therefore. | believe that every
qualified citizen should vcie and
that no ono should be denied
tho privilege OF exercising the
ballot