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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Jobless Claims Drop 7.7 Percent in City

this number 96, ,950 have hled claims under the G.I. Bill of Rights, or 50 percent. These claims represent a total payment to date of S15 ,488, ,053
 The average amount of weekly cheeks for civilian claims is S20,9O and for veterans approximately $20
 Bridgeport had the largest num- Der of veteran and civilian claims in the State with 1882 up 12.9 per cent from the preceding week! New Haven was second with 7,548, down 79 percent; and Hartford third With 7,254, up 8 percent.
 Other cities in Connecticut report ing were: Ansonia, BIO, down POS percent; Bristol, 969, down POP per cent; Danbury 806, down IT per cent; Manchester, 929, down 3.6 per cent; Meriden, 1,713, down 8-1 per cent; Middletown, 1,073, up IA per cent; New Britain, 2,390, down 3.l percent; New London, 2,123, up g.; percent; Norwalk, 865, down 46 per cent; Norwich, l,132, down l.8 per cent; Stamford, 1922, up TIP per cent; largest increase in the state) Thompsonville, 834, down 182 per cent; Torrington TIP, down 69 per cent; and Willimantic 55l, up 4 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
10000 Shoe Workers Out

Boston, Aug. 8. (UP)-About 20,- 900 of New England's 100000 shoe workers were completely or partly unemployed today because of a shortage of hides and leather
 Manufacturing officials joined with Congressmen in demanding federal action to free the raw ma terials and prevent more curtail- ments and showdoWns which were expected to increase rapidly unless supplies were forthcoming imme- diately.
 Chester Eaton. ST, president Of a Brockton Shoe Company, said the 35 shoe firms in that city had only enough leather for few more days and described the situation as the most serious in 45 years
 The J. F McElwain Go. was the first large firm forced to close. It shut down its nine plants at Man chester and Nashua, N. H., fore ing 4000 persons out of jobs.
 Eight cut sole plants in Brockton were expected to close today or to- morrow and many of New England's $ 398 plants have ceased cutting oper- tions and laid off some workers. Some plants were operating only half a day or two or three days a week in order to stretch meager supplies.
 Charles Foote, regional OPA price executive, said there were plenty of hides in New England and that dealers were holding back for higher prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
pr. Stevenson ToAddress COP At Sovin Rock

West Haven, Aug. 8-fUP)-Dr, Suzanne Silvercruys Stevenson, East Norwalk aspirant to the Republican nomination from the Fourth Con- gressional District, will be principal speaker today at the annual Sum- mer outing of the West Haven COP. Women's Club at Savin Rock.
 Mrs. Stevenson has figured prom inently among lists of possible can didates to fill the post representa- tive Clare Boothe Luce will vacate if she quits politics this Fall
 Other speakers at the COP. Women's outing will be former Sec retary of the State Frances Burke Redick, Mayor William C. Celantano of New Haven, and Mrs. Alice Russ Cochran. vice-chairman of the Re- publican State Committee
 Attorney General William L. Had den will be toaStmaster
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Reformotory PostGoes 
 Cheshire Deputy
 To Replace Erskine
 Next December

Direction of the State Reforma- tory at Cheshire will be taken over in December by Leonard E. Con- stock, AT, who yesterday afternoon was advanced from his present post of deputy superintendent. He will replace Superintendent George c. Erskine, veteran State employe.
 The Board of Directors chose MT. Comstock from a final group of three candidates. There had origin ally been more than score of ap- plicants for the 5000 a year post.
 The new superintendent announc- ed he would employ the most pro- gressive methods in the operation of the reformatory. He promised that forward steps" in administration will be taken. .
 Chairman Joseph Neill of the Board of Directors praised Mir Comstock's record. He said that modern practices, including the seg- regation of inmates by types, will be followed under the new superin- tendent.
 MT. Comstock has been employed at the reformatory for Is years. A Navy veteran of World War I, he was member of the State Police for seven years.
 Casting the unanimous vote for appointment of MT. Comstock were Chairman Neill, WatertoWn; Sen- ator Patrick J. Wallace, Waterbury; Henry E. Gund, Jr., Cheshire; Louis Varga, Bridgeport; and Lester c. Burdick, Stratford. Absent were the Rev. Samuel c. Budde, Waterbury; and the Rev. Gerald Catcher, Wa tertoWn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Noxon Leaves Death Row Stote ReIents

Boston, Aug. 6-(UP)-Atty. John P. Noxon, Jr, 49, of Pittsfield was reunited at state prison today with the loyal wife who helped save him from the electric chair in which he was to have died this month for murdering their imbecile infant son Mrs. Margaret NoXon came here from New York for the visit after learning that Gov. Maurice J. Tobin and the Massachusetts executive council had commuted her husband $ death sentence to life imprisonment yesterday.
 For two years Mrs. NoXon haG fought relentlessly to save hel wealthy husband from the chair repeatedly reaffirming her faith ir his innocence. Last week she per sonally pleaded with Gov Tobin te grant clemency.
 Hopes For Full Pardon
 The governor told the executive council he gave no consideration tt the aspect of mercy killing" but tt 'sextenuating circumstances whict warrant the conclusion that the endt of justice will be served by redue- ing the penalty to life imprison' uent."
 Buoyed by the wave of officia sympathy stirred by his fight to es- cape the chair, the. crippled lawyer today hoped that he eventually might be granted full pardon,
 Noxon was told of the commuta- ton by State Correction Commis' sioner J. Paul Doyle and Warder Francis J. w. Lanagan of statt prison. ..-.
 Grateful
 A faint smile lighted Noxon's $ gray drawn face.
 T am deeply grateful to the gov. ernor and the council" Noxon said and I thank you two gentlemen too, for your interest in my case.
 T am innocent. I should neve, have been accused.
 Warden flanagan said NoXor would be given job as clerk il some prison shop where he could b' seated, because of his handicap o infantile paralysis. Later Noxol may be transferred to Norfolk pris on colony because of his frail health
 Noxon was transferred fro Il death row" in the ancient Cherr, Hill section of the prison to a reg ular cell in the prison proper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Accepted by Flock
 Father Diuine Weeds Blonde White Angel

Philadelphia. Aug. 8-(UP)-The Heavens" rejoiced today over the marriage of Father Divine, Il, to a lovely blonde angel" from Mon- treal.
 Rumors of the self styled Negro Messiah'S marriage to Edna Rose Ritchings, a 2l-year-old white girl had fitted through the Heavens for weeks-they were married in Washington April 29-but it was t-ot until yesterday that the public was let in on the secret.
 Announcement of the marriage was received with rejoicing among Father Divine's followers.
 Spirit Moves Them
 Its wonderful" Miss Wonderful Faith said in the Washington HeaV- en.
 Miss Peaceful Love said she knew it weeks ago.
 The spirit revealed it to me" she explained.
 Its Fathers business Miss Ja- cob love said reverently.
 Harlem heaven III NeW 4o4 City hoped he would bring his bride for a visit some Sunday. Father Divine only visits New York on Sun days-wllen legal papers can't be served. One of his angels has been trying since l942 to get back S6,000 she allegedly gave him to invest for her.
 Makes Debut
 Reporters were given their first glimpse of the bride last night when they were permitted to visit the cults home Heaven while she pre- sided at the communion table.
 She sat on the right hand of the self proclaimed God" at the head of the 6o-foot table, looking down at the rows of Angels who were taking of their worldly repaSt. She was dressed in a red and white print dress, her honey-colored hair done up in a smart coiffure with a tiny
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08

Civilian unemployment claims in Waterbury dropped TT percent last week to 4,135 cases, while claims for the entire State were the lowest since V-J Day (the week ending Aug. Is, l945), Commissioner of La bor John J. Egan announced today
 The decline in Waterbury was only slightly less than the State wide trend which was down 8.4 percent from the previous week, with a total of 22,382 civilian claims. Veterans claims for the entire State showed an increase of IT percent to total of "A, 4,656.
 Nearly 100000 veterans have been discharged from the armed services in the State since Sept. Il, 1924. or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
'ToIbotGets
 burlington
 COP. Help
Town Committee Also Endorses
 NorcV for Sheriff

Congressman Joseph E. Talbot, back home in Naugatuck after ad- journment of Congress, plans sev- eral trips about the State in behalf of his candidacy for the Republi- can gubernatorial nomination.
 Last night he won the endorse ment of the Republican Town Con- mittee of Torrington, the New City group adopting resolution pledg- ing him its support in his campaign to win the Governors chair. Ear Her he had been endorsed by the Litchfield County Republican Club, the Litchfield County Sheriffs' As sociation, and the Waterbury Re- publican Town Committee.
 The G. o. F. committee in Tor rington last night also endorsed Er- nest E. Novey for the nomination for High Sheriff of Litchfield County
 The following resolutions were adopted by the Torrington Town Committee:
 Whereas it is known express sion by the Republican Town Con- mittee that Hon. Joseph E. Talbot, having served the 5th district faith fully for the past seven years, and whereas he has indicated willing ness to serve as Governor of the State of Connecticut, now therefore be it resolved that the Republican Town Committee of Torrington unanimously indorseS his candidacy for that office.
 "Whereas-because of his faithful service to the City of Torrington as it's Mayor throughout several terms, and because of his exemplary rec ord as Sheriff of Litchfield County until such time as called into the service of his country, and whereas he had distinguished himself in both World Wars, having attained the rank of colonel, therefore be it now resolved that the Republican Town Committee indorse the candidacy Of Col. Ernest E. Novey, for Sheriff of Iitchfield County
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Marines Sign
 Robert Church

Robert Francis Church, 901 Bald win Street, re-enlisted in the Mar inc Corps for three years at the Wa terbury Recruiting Station this week, s Sgt. Charles Buraczewski, recruit CT in charge, announced today Others who enlisted for the first time were Daniel M Altiere, 115 Seymour Street, four years, and Norman Chapman Owens, Wooster Street. Union City, two years.
 Enlisting in the inactive reserve for four years were William E. Judd 46 Sycamore Lane, Waterbury, and Arnold E. Lundberg, RED, Thomaston. ..---
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Sailor and Nurse Hold Reunion

Exchange Place was the site of reunion between an eXsailor from Middlebury and Navy nurse from Hudson, N Y yesterday.
 The former sailor, Andrew Me- Dermott, had been nursed by Ems. Jean Ambrose while in a Naval Hospital in Dublin, Ga, six months ago. ...: ..
 Yesterday, McDermott saw Miss Ambrose asking directions of po- liceman in Exchange Place. After speaking to her, he learned that she is graduate of Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing and is now visiting her sister here
 McDermott, son of MT. and Mrs. Andrew McDermotr, Porter Avenue, Middlebury, was discharged recently as an apprentice seaman after 10 months duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Slaughter Defeat Feather for Truman

Washington, Aug 8-(UP)-Na- tional Democratic Chairman Rob- ert E Hannegan said today the defeat of Rep Roger Slaughter, D.-Mo1, in Tuesdays primary was strong vote of confidence for President Truman
 Slaughter was defeated for re- nomination in the Fifth Missouri District by Enos Axtell, who was endorsed by MT. Truman.
 Chairman Adolph J. Sabath, tD- IllJ, of the House Rules Commit tee, of which Slaughter was member. said outcome Of the con- test shows that, notwithstanding Republican efforts to nominate Slaughter. the people are following the Roosevelt Truman policies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Urban, Tierney Enlist m Army

Four Waterburians enlisted in the Army Tuesday at the Recruiting Station here according to It. Harry c. Rolf, public relations officer. All signed up for l8 months service.
 The recruits are John Urban, IT ' Green Street; Henry W. Tierney, 18. A Shirley Street; Pasquale A. Migliaro. IT, 138 Charles Street, and Lawrence J Zollo, IT, 91 Easton Avenue, Urban is graduate ot Crosby High School, and Migliaro and Zollo are graduates of Wilby
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
U. of C. to Hold ests Saturday

The University of Connecticut will conduct scholastic aptitude test for admission to the university at g A NJ Saturday Aug 10, at the Waterbury YM.C A. 136 West Main Street.
 All students who are applying for admission to the University of Con- necticut for September, 1946. are urged to take the examination at this time In view of the fact that so many veterans are expecting to apply for admission, the university urges all veterans who are consider ing making application to the uni versitY by September to take the test at this time.
 Candidates are warned not to park their cars in the Y.MC.A. block. They should drive up into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
S3O0, 0,00o Suit Filed by Eight In New Hoven

New Haven, Aug. 8-(UP)-Mis- representation was charged today in s3O0000 Superior Court suit filed against the Kane Carburetor Corporation, and Kane Products, Inc. of Shelton by eight stcok- holders.
 They alleged that they were per- suaded to invest in the companies on the assertion that the firms held patents on inventions which would revolutionize the carburetor indus try
 The complainants were listed as Eugene Weinmann, Frank E. Dress ner, John Wirth. Emil Schneider, John Wahlers, William J. Fox, Val eska Schoenberg and Mary Child all of New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Youths Identified As Bantam Heroes

Three youths, who Sunday res cued two local men from the waters of Bantam Lake after their power craft exploded, were identified to- day. The three are: Ronald Kis- selburgh, IT, of 24 Park Place, a soldier on leave from Camp Kilmer, N. J.: Frank Bartholomew, IT, of 21O North Main Street, and his brother Richard 15.
 The craft which exploded was the property of Max Bram, 54, of 54 Williamson Drive and owner of the -Rose-Shopr ID -the boat with MT. Bram at the time of the explosion was Ralph Hansen, also of Water bury and a guest at the Bram cot tage at the lake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-08
Delay in Alarm
 Gave Fire Headway

Bridgeport, Aug. 8-cUP)-Delay in summoning firemen was blame today for giving last weeks s75 ,oOC blaze at Hunter and Ravens build in a big headway
 Fire Chief Martin J Hayden re- ported that company employees made three trips to the second floor in the elevator with water ir attempts to eXtinguish the blaze before they decided to notify fire men.
 The chief said the fire proba ply was started by a cigarette dropped in pile of burlap bags and paper