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The Nome nugget., 1946-05-24
Wage Increases
 For Non Ferrous Metal Industries

WASHINGTON, May "A, -(P)- The Wage Stabilization Board to- day issued the ruling, approving increases not to exceed eighteen And one-half cents an hour for the majority of the eighty-thousand workers in non-ferrous metal in dustry in the Rocky Mountain West Coast and Alaska.
 The approval means that comp anies mey apply for increases to ies may apply for increases to offset the rise in wages by the faet-finding board, which recom- mended the pay hike. The raise applies to mining, milling and smelting of copper, lead and zinc.
The Nome nugget., 1946-05-24
Truman makes Strong Appeal FOR O.P.A.

WASHINGTON, Ma A, -(P)- President Truman today made a strong appeal for a years exten- sion of the price control law, without amendments that jeop- ardize the economic stability"
 However, several members of the Senate Banking Committee predicted the Presidents commun- ication will have little effect on the legislation they are drafting.
The Nome nugget., 1946-05-24
Senator Greens Health Bill Is Brushed Aside

WASHINGTON, May 24, -tP)- The Senate today rejected pro- posal by Senator Green to legal ize industrial health and welfare funds operated under rules laid down by the Federal Security Ad- ministration. He was impatient to get a test vote on the pending proposals to curb unions.
 The Senate Brushed Greens plan aside with 45 to 32 vote after l2 hours debate. Charges of filibuster were made against opponents.
The Nome nugget., 1946-05-24
Lewis Defers "Until Further CIarificatiOn''

WASHINGTON, May 24, -(P)- John l.. Lewis deferred meeting his two hundred fifty man policy committee empowered to call off the soft coal strike until further clarification" of the miners status under the Smith-Connally Labor Disputes Act, and notice to this effect was posted at United Mine Workers headquarters as the gov ernment renewed efforts to avert a new walk-out at the end of the truce tomorrow.
The Nome nugget., 1946-05-24
NOTICE TO TEACHERS
 FROM SCHOOL BOARD

The following notice was given 10 the Nugget" this morning for publication.
 This agreement was made be- tween the Teachers on the Nome Public School and the Nome Board of Education at a meeting on May 21st., and should have been given for publication on the 22nd. "The Nome Board of Education agrees 10 rescind its recent de- cision with inc understanding that the student will be given a grade of Incomplete"
 Signed, w. J. Dowd
 President, Nome School Board
The Nome nugget., 1946-05-24
Rair Strike
 Ties UpCoast Fruit Industry

SANFRANCISCO, May 24,-(P)- The great western railroads, serv- ing the farflung cities of the Pacific slope, virtually ceased to operate. A few trains were man. ned by supervisory crews, were moving, but for the most part the strike was effective.
 There have been no reports of violence.
 The fruit industry, the West Coasts greatest, is jeopardized by the rail tie-up. Some trans continental passengers are strand ed in email towns hundreds of miles from their destinations. At San Francisco regular commuters were forced to find other modes of transportation to reach their jobs.
The Nome nugget., 1946-05-24
President Siyns Wage Bill For Federal Employees

WASHINGTON, D. C. May 24,- R)-President Harry s Truman today signed legislation increasing the pay of about a million federal employees by fourteen percent, or two hundred fifty dollars a year, whichever is greater.
The Nome nugget., 1946-05-24

WASHINGTON, May 24, -(P)- Secretary of Labor, Schwellen- bach, called a conference next Wednesday to discuss the work stoppage scheduled for June IS, with West Coast Maritime Work CTS and Longshoremen represent atives.
 Maritime Unions, ship owners and the War Shipping Admins tration are invited to attend the meeting to be held by the Labor Department.
The Nome nugget., 1946-05-24

WASHINGTON, May 24, -(P)- Railroad strike at glance - On strike, two hundred fifty thousand members of the Broth erhood of Locomotive Engineers and railway trainmen, and nearly all of the one million two hundred thousand members of eighteen other rail unions were made idle.
 The first effects of the first countrywide rail strike since 1922
 Continued on Page EighD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
Beniomin Mooney

Benjamin Mooney, of 542 Hamil- ton Avenue, died at his home this morning after long illness. MT Mooney was born in Nova Scotia, and has been resident of Water bury for the past 9 years.
 He was employed as a publci &C., coutant for the First National Bank, Moston, Mass. for a good many years.
 He leaves his wife, Mrs. Katherine (O'Boy) Mooney; one sister, rMs. Nellie Gilroy, of Halifax, Nova Sco- tia; one brother, Andrew Mooney, of Port Arthur, Ontario; and sev- eral nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held on Satur- day morning from the Mulville F'u- neral Home, 270 West Main Street. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, time and other arrangements to be announced later.
 Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday and Friday from 2 to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
K-C Staging
 Third Degree

The exemplihcation of the first and second degrees of the Knights of Columbus will take place tomor- row evening at 8 o'clock in the Wilby High School gymnasium. The major degree will be conferred Sum- day afternoon when state leaders visit Waterbury for the first third degree ceremonies of the Fall sea- son.
 A class of 75 candidates has been prepared for the formal induction ceremonies.
 Following the exercises Sunday afternoon a banquet for the candi- dates and visiting officials will be held at The Elton. The principal speaker for the occasion will be State Deputy Joseph P. Foley of New York City. It marks MT. Fo- ley's first official visit to Water bury and his coming has amplified the wide interest created in the exemplification.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
WiIIiom Toylor

William Taylor, 65, former local resident, died this morning at the Waterbury Hospital following a short illness. He had been resident at the Lucas Convalescent Home, Cliff Street, Waterbury.
 Born April 26, 1881 in Carleton, England, MT. Taylor was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth AL ton Taylor of England. He had been employed at the Waterbury Clock Company for a number of years prior to his retirement this past summer. He was member of Town sent Lodge of Odd Fellows.
 He is survived by one brother, Alfred Taylor, of St. Petersburg, Fla, anfd several nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Scott Funeral Home, 69 Main Street. Rev. Summer Johnson will of- ficiate, and burial will be in Hillside cmeetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and until time of funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
InSiStent VisitorGets Jail Sentence
 Smoshes Glass in
 Window of Home
 When Locked Out

Two jail sentences of 30-days each were meted out to Martin M. Crane, 9, of 72 Scully Street, when he was arraigned before Judge Charles R, Summa in City Court today on charges of intoxication and breach of the peace.
 Arrested yesterday by Motor Pa trolmen Chris Delaney and Rufus Chapman, Crane today admitted that he caused disturbance at a North End home. The complaining witness, a married woman, told the court that the accused had been bothering her for quite some time. She said that last night he came to her home after phoning her and broke in glass on the door when he found it locked.
 Willie Davis, IT, of 6l Pearl Street, charged with theft of $60 mems wrist watch from the L. and F. Luncheonette in Exchange Place, pleaded not guilty to the charge and was bound over to the next term of Superior Court. Davis is alleged to have stolen the watch from Donald Lipps of ITS Academy Avenue, a counterman in the establishment Bonds for his release were set at $500.
 Charged with indecent assault which involved 8 four-year-old girl, Charles Winslow, B, of B Spark Street, pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the next term of Su- perior Court Bonds for his release were fixed at $5,000.
 Drivers in the following cases of passing stop signs failed to appear and forfeited bonds of $6 each. They were: John Moriarty, 49, of 4 Bridge Street; Ralph Garthwait, 26, of 976 Woodtic Road, and Charles Aprila, A, of 78 Phoenix Avenue.
 The following five cases of viola ton of the rules of the road were heard: Charles Devino, 20, of 765 Highland Avenue, continued to Thursday; Anthony Mecca, 25, of 45 Oak Street, nolled; John Jones, 28, of Rhode Island, nolled for $6; Arthur Lanouette, 54, of 43 Wilton Street, continued to Thursday, and Martin Garms, 54, of Oakville, con- tinued to Nov. T.
 Other cases: George Harmon of IF Wall Street, failure to obey an officers signal, nolled; Michael Rocco, 58, of 594 Hamilton Avenue, breach of the peace and violation of the liquor laws, discharged on both
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
Papers Dropped In Civil Action

Withdrawal papers were filed in Common Pleas Court today in the civil action of James Graveline of Waterbury against Princeton Knit ting Mills, Inc, of Waterbury, shortly before the case was sched- uled to go to trial.
 The plaintiff claimed the de- fendant misrepresented the condi- tion of the building at 313 Mill Street when he entered into con- tract April 2l, l944, to paint win dow frames, wash windows, and do corking and mason work.
 He claimed the defendant agreed to make an adjustment after he pointed out the condition of the windows, but that it was not made. He asked for $648 for the repair work, and $38.50 for washing the windows.
 Settlement terms were not dis closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
CityPIons NovyHonors
 Ceremonies Set
 At City HoII

Final plans for the Navy Day eel ebration on Saturday were made by the committee last night at City Hall. Official ceremonies will be held Saturday in front of City Hall with special services being held in churches on Sunday, Navy Day.
 Ceremonies will open at 11:30 with a one-hour band concert by the Full ton-American Band. Speakers will include Mayor John S. Monagan and Comdr. Enrique DL. Haskins, former submarine commander in the Pacific and the holder of three Navy Cross eS.
 The invocation and memorial pray CTS for the Navy dead will be led by the Rev. F. ODea, who served as chaplain aboard the U.SS. Flint in the Pacific. Eight Sea Scouts from Ship 2, Mattatuck Council, under Comdr. Arthur Rockwell, will act as side-boyS and color guard when 8 wreath is placed at the base of the flag pole. Gold Star Mothers Mrs. Charles DeBisschop, Mrs. William D, Shea and Mrs. Joseph c. Pernatozzi will lay the wreath which will later be taken to the Mount Tobe Airport. A plane will carry the flowers to sea out of sight of land and scatter them on the water.
 Wallace J. Inglis, Jr., the bugler, will play Taps at the close of the ceremonies. After the prog m, a luncheon will be served Golt Star Mothers at The Elton. Mayor Mon agan will act as host.
 Comdr Robert s. Newhall will act as master of ceremonies at the exer- cises in front of City Hall. Seated at the speakers stand will be Marine Capt. Edward Claffey, Jr., ex-Mar- inc Reserve Sgt. Mrs. Julia L. Slo- cum, the Gold-Star Mothers, and William I. Gauthier, general chair man of the Navy Day Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
OBITUARY
Conrad Dohm

Conrad G. Damn, sr,, 55, of 2s Burke Street, Ansonia, brother of Mrs. Emma Correll, of Waterbury, died suddenly Monday of a heart ailment while at work in the An- sonia O. & c. Go. A native of Mer- iden, he lived 40 years in Ansonia where he was a weaver.
 Surviving besides his sister, are his wife, Mrs. Margaret McCabe Damn; two daughters, Mrs. Dan- iel Clifford and Miss Mary Mo- Cabe; a son, Conrad, Jr., all of An sonia; a brother, Frank Damn, West Haven, and several nieces and neph- ewS.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row at 8:30 A. M. from the Will liam E. Stapleton Funeral Home 72 Howard Avenue, Ansonia, to the Church of the Assumption for a high Mass at g. Burial will be in Mt. St. Peters Cemetery, Derby Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23

counts; John O'Connell, @, of 25 Silver Street, assault and carrying a concealed weapon, nolled, and breach of the peace, nolled for $ $25, and intoxication, nolled for $10; George Austin, 3S, of 49 Giles Street, non support, nolled; Anthony Shultz- sky, 37, of Wolcott, non support, nolled; Anthony Rembish, 8, of 28 Thompson Street, failure to obey an officers signal, $6 bond called, and Ephraim Mitchell, 20, of New Haven, operating a motor vehicle without license, nolled for S, and speed ing, nolled for $0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
Alex Y. Burslem

Funeral arrangements for Alex Y. Burslem, who died Sunday in Trenton, N J., of heart attack, were completed yesterday, accord ing to information received here last night.
 MT. Burslem, a former resident of this city where he was re- porter on The Waterbury Republi- can, was suburban editor of The Trenton Evening Times. He had served on The Fitchburg (Mass) Sentinel and was president of the Trenton Historical Society. A novel written by him, based on the Battle of Trenton, is in the process of pulp ication.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Fife (Batar) Burs- lem, he is survived by sister, Miss May Y. Burslem and a brother, Harry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
Union Meets Housing Committee Today

Union representatives will meet today with the Mayors Housing Advisory Committee for purposes of discussing the local veterans hous- ing program now stalled because of lack of skilled workers.
 According to the federal contrac- tor, materials have been obtained to erect the barrack-type apart ments but no labor is available to do the work.
 Hal B. Aston, federal contractor, will be present today at the meeting with the committee and Mayor John s. Monagan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
FUNERALS

The funeral of Bernard Francis ONeil of 21 East Liberty Street was held this morning at 8:15 from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to St. Patrick's Church where Q solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev. Thomas Dig nam, assisted by the Rev. Paul Rivard, deacon, and the Rev. Jo- seph Graziani, subdeacon. Seated in the sanctuary were the Rev. Eugene Cryne and the Rev. Thomas A. Shanahan, S.J., of Holy Cross College Mrs. Thomas Healy was or ganist and Mrs. Marie Murphy, solo, ist. Bearers were Joseph Trainor, Joseph Guilfoile, Harry Danaher, Francis Driscoll, James Mulhern, and James Murphy. Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery with corn- initial services conducted by Father Dignam and Father Shanahan.
 The funeral of Mrs. Hannah lSullivan) Fitzgerald, widow of Thomas Fitzgerald, was held this morning at 8:15 from the Mulville Funeral Home ,270 West Main Street to the Immaculate Conception Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev. Richard Phillips, assisted by the Rev. Donald OLeary, deacon and the Rev. Phillip Hussey, subdeacon. Professor Frederick F. Harmon was organist and William O'Brien, soloist. Bearers were Vim cent Cousey, George Bordner, Christopher Carey, Francis Stack, John Connor, and Daniel Sullivan. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with Father OLeary officiating at the ,ommittal services.
 
 The funeral of Luigi Cipriano, formerly of 164 Oak Street, was held this morning at g o'clock from the IAPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Avenue, to St. Lucy's Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by the Rev. Charles Kane, assisted by the Rev. Alex Riccio, ieacon, and the Rev. Felix Scoglio,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
Michele IovoqniIio

Word was received yesterday of the death Sept. IT of Michele law agnilio, 84, in Volturara Appula, Provencia di Foggia, Italy.
 Survivors in Waterbury are two daughters, Mrs. Angelina Caroseul- la and Mrs. Sadie Parziale; Il grand children and nine great-grandchil- dren. Survivors in Italy are two daughters, Sister Ottavia and Mrs. Mary Scardigno, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
Mrs. Harriet Poyne

Naugatuck, Oct. 23.-Mrs. Harriet H. Payne, 76, widow of Willis E.. Payne, and a resident of Naugatuck for the past 60 years, died Tuesday afternoon in the Orchard Conva- lescent Home, Waterbury. She was born in Hartman, N. Y.
 Mrs. Payne was member of the Naugatuck Methodist Church, and a member of the Eastern Star of Naugatuck.
 Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Howard c. Brown of Waterbury and Mrs. Harry Peterson of New York City, and a granddaughter, Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23

John F. Reynolds of Union City.
 Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the Buckrniller Funeral Home, 9 Park Place, with the Rev. T. Brad ley LongStaff, pastor of the Nauga- tuck Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from to g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
Club HoIdinq
 Party Tonight

Democratic nominees and city of ficials will be the guests this eve- ming of the Italian American Democratic Women's annual social at the studio of Miss Doris Jaca- ruso, 199 Bank Street. Mayor John s. Monagan will present the candi- dates and principal guests.
 The committee of arrangements includes Mrs. Ju1e Kennedy and Mrs. Mary Travisano, co-chairmen; Mrs. Betty Morse, Mrs. Lena Peru
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
BLEW ITSELF UP

Krakatoa, a small volcanic island of 13 square miles, lay in peaceful slumber for 200 years. In 1883 the volcano became active and, after several months of small eruptions, reached a grand slimax, during which the island disappeared com pletely. One-half of the world heard the explosion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23

gtni, Mrs. Doris Charles, Mrg. AEaes garet Walker and Mrs. Tegz Dente.
 Representatives of the vaxicH4 Democratic clubs will also be in atA tendance tonight.
 Living costs in 6hAnekaa, Oh1n4 are now over 4J6O0 times those & 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23
City Has New Cases
 [Of Scarlet Fever

Waterbury encountered four new cases of scarlet fever during the week ending Oct. 20, but otherwise was free from other communicable diseases, according to the weekly report of the State Department of Health.
 State totals for the week were :: whooping cough, 25, lobar pneu- monia, IA; gonorrhea, 21; scarlet fever, 27; chickenpox, Al, syphilis, 104.
 New Zealand teachers have re- jected a plan to join a labor organ izatiOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-23

A free market, like a free election, provides a meeting ground for all shades of public opinion and the majority opinion of the moment prevails.
 Thus, this financial market place cone of our great free institutions-records the composite opinions of millions of investors. Their ideas about
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