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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Police Instructor Appeals For Cautious Auto DriUinq

With the local automobile death rate for 1946 only one death behind that of 1945, and with still two months of the year left, It. William c. Dwyer of the Police Department today makes some timely comments on automobile fatalies in general and cautions all to Tive and let live" His appeal follows:
 Folks, three people have been fa- tally injured in automobile accidents on the streets of our city during the past two weeks. By strange CO., incidence, all three unfortunate vic- tims were drivers of the car in which they met their untimely death; all were male drivers, and all were out of-town residents
 No attempt will be made in this article to give any cause for these unfortunate occurrences, nor to crit icise anyone involved; the inveS- tigation of these accidents is being conducted by competent legal au- thorities.
 Whenever the highway accident rate scars, it is always accompanied by a wave of criticism, usually aim- ed at those in the accident preven- ton field. Constructive criticism is not only welcome, the public of Wa terbury has been repeatedly asked to cooperate with the police by of fering recommendations which would help in making Waterbury a safe city in which to live.
 The success or failure of life pro tecting agencies in keeping the ac- cident rate down, depends on all of us, acting as individuals. We are all human; the frailties are there, though they may be unknown to us,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Self-n,ade Mete0rOlOgist Marks 2Oth AnniiUersaru

Boston Oct 19-(UP)-E B. Rdeou a meteorologist who bases his planetary conjunction opposition celebrated his 2h anniversary daily weather caster today by predicting mild Winter for New England
 There will be times December when will be cold with the nations meteoroogst poyed radio during January February the weather will be the mild side"
 The stocky forecaser said that of New England Twill be attended by mixed precipitation and ra" Massachusetts, Rhode Connecticut may dominant form" of precipitation.
 weather in March will be mostly he said and probably than normal at times"
 Rdeou who has made weather lifelong hobby, has other the authorities should notice of planetary conjunction and opposition in relation the
 Otherwise sad weather is experience fa aGty with weather maps"
 started his daily breakfasts Station WHEEL where he still employed the 58yarod deout estimates his forecasts have been 85 percent correct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Testimony Resumes In Civil Suit

Presentation of testimony is scheduled to be resumed before Su- perior Court Judge Thomas E. Tro- land Tuesday in the $7,500 civil &C., tion of Mrs. Carmela Calabro of Waterbury against her husband, John Calabro, also of this city.
 Mrs. Calabro claims her husband has been removing top soil, sand, and gravel from land they own jointly on Peck Lane, Cheshire. She seeks $2,500 for damage to the property, and $5,0O0. and an ac- counting of the proceeds from the sale of the sand and gravel.
 Tn another count the plaintiff asks for partitioning of another piece of property in Cheshire, or else sale and division of the pro- ceeds.
 In cross complaint. the husband claims he bought the property and vested a half interest in his wife's name in consideration of "her love and affection. Mrs. Calabro was unsuccessful last March in a di- vorce action brought on the ground of intolerable cruelty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Duke Offers Theory Theft Local Job
 No Developments
 Reported By Yord
 On Fourth Doy

London, Oct. 19-CUP)-The Duke of Windsor believes the theft of $80,000 worth of jewels-his own es- timate-from his American-born duchess was 6 local job'' rather than an international plot, a source close to him said today.
 Scotland Yards professional sleuths nevertheless maintained contact with authorities in the Unit ed States and on the continent for evidence that the theft was the work of 8 suave gang of international gem thieves.
 In its usual terse manner Scot land Yard issued 8 statement re- porting mo developments" A Yard spokesman added, there is nothing fresh to report" He refused to spe- cify if any particular place abroad was being searched.
 Duke Explains Theory
 Sources close to the Duke said he was convinced that 1t was a local job"
 The Dukes theory, as explained to a friend, was that local thieves surveyed the Windsors' temporary residence at Ednam Lodge, Stunning dale, guessed the couple had con- siderable jewelry with them and de- cided the loot was worth the risk.
 The portion of the jewels discard ed by the thieves, the Duke theor- ized, was abandoned because it seemed too difficult to pass on in the underworld. Detectives said the strongest point in the Dukes theory was that the thieves might have been overwhelmed by their own suc- est haul was safer.
 Valued at $20O,0O0
 Informants said the Duke had dis counted all theories that well-or- ganized band had stolen the jewels Wednesday evening in order to sell them abroad. Supporters of the "raffles'' theory of slick interna- tional gem-lifter were set back somewhat by the Dukes opinions.
 A reward of 5000, the customary 10 percent of the stolen goods val ue, has been posted by the insur- ance agents holding the Windsor policy. Experts estimated that the gems could not be replaced for less than $20O, 900 at present market prices.
 If the theft was the work of an international gang, 1t was believed possible the gems might be hidden for an indefinite period. Sale of such "hot" stones under the cir cumstances would be extremely dangerous. It was possible they might pass into possession of some extremely wealthy person who would keep them secretly, largely for the souvenir value of possessing gems once worn by the duchess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Ministers In FuII Meeting Tomorrow
 Dr. WoIker on
 Speakers List
 For Conference
For Conference

Waterbury gregat tional churches will send delegations to the Fall meeting of the Naugatuck Valley Association of Congregation al Churches and Ministers which will be held tomorrow afternoon at at the Second Congregational Church in Derby.
 The afternoon speakers will be the Rev. Clifford O. Simpson of Manchester and the Rev. John c. Walker, pastor of the local Second Congregational Church. There will also be three seminars led by the delegates of this area to the Gen. eral Council in Iowa last June.
 A Fellowship supper will be served at 6 P. M. at 7:45 there will be an address by Dr. Philip Greene of Montclair, N. J., on the subjet, Faith and Fear in China
 The annual Fall rally of the Hartford District of the Council of Congregational Christian Women of Connecticut will be held next Tues day at the Asylum Avenue Congre- gational Church in Hartford. Mrs. E. G. Nichols will speak on India and there will be a speaker on Tou- galoo College.
 Next Thursday night at 8 in the Chapel of the Second Congrega- tional Church here the third in the series of Adventures in Visual Edu- cation will be given. The title of this film is Faith Triumphant based on the life of St. Paul.
 The annual turkey dinner under the auspices of the MT. and Mrs. Club will be held in Davenport Hall Thursday, Nov. T, with sittings at 5:30 and 6:30 P. M.
 The Evening Department will sponsor a better brush demonstra- tion next Tuesday night at 8. Don c. Powell will be the speaker at the Miss and MT. Club meeting next Monday night at 8 in the par Tor. The Cub Scout Pack meeting will be held in Davenport Hall Oct. 28 at 7:l5 P. M. Henry Lie beck is Cubmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Crash Victim
 Rites Monday

Funeral services will be held on Monday at SIS A. M. from the Mulville Funeral Home at 270 West Main Street for Claudio "Carl'' Prinus, 28, of Cherry Street, Mari on, victim of an automobile crash shortly before 1:30 yesterday morn- ing.
 Primus died As the result of a compound fracture of the skull when the station wagon he was driving crashed into a steel girder on the railroad bridge at West Main Street near Sperry Street. An inquest was begun yesterday after noon by County Coroner Miles F. McNiff, Jr.
 Primus' death was the ninth auto- mobile fatality in Waterbury this year, and the fourth in IT days.
 A solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock from St, Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- day and tomorrow from 2 to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Railroad Car Arrives on Fire

A box car loaded with sulphur and destined for the Naugatuck Chemical Company brought out four pieces of apparatus to the Freight Street yards at 8:16 A. M. today when the car arrived in Waterbury smoking. Fire officials said little damage was caused but the smouldering fire constituted a stubborn blaze as sulphur is diff f1cult to extinguiSh. The blaze was caused by sparks from the engine.
 Yesterday f1remen responded to two alarms, one at the home of George Bevano of 138 Sylvan Ave- nue when an oil burner overf1owed, and another at 1899 North Main Street when a sedan owned by Sidney Posen caught fire from a defective carburetor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Death Claims .Dr. .Steinmetz, Local Dentist

Dr. George Edward Steinmetz, practicing dentist in this city for 25 years, formerly of 136 Willow Street, died early this morning after 8 lingering illness. Dr. Steinmetz was born and educated in Brooklyn, N. Y, a graduate of St. Johns Col lege, Brooklyn, he practiced in Mount Vernon, N. Y, for five years prior to coming to this city. He retired five years ago due to i'll health.
 Survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Margaret (Whelan) Steinmetz, two daughters, Mrs. James Lawlor and Mrs. Edward Darcey, all of this city; one son, George E. Steinmetz, Jr., student at Wesleyan Universi- ty, Middletown; two grandchildren, of this city; two brothers, John and Louis Steinmetz, of Long Island; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bartholomew, Mrs. Bertha Koch and Mrs. Pauline Denny all of Long Island.
 The funeral will be held on Mon day from the Snyder Funeral Home, IA Willow Street, time and other arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from to 10 and to- morrow from 2 to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
John Tullar Heads Comrades of Way

John Eusden, advisor, will preside at the weekly meeting of the Con- rades of the Way, high school youth organization at the First Congre- gational Church, tomorrow at 5:3O P. M. Each meeting is highlighted by ritual and discussions.
 Officers elected at the last meet ing follow: Chief Comrade John Frederick Tullar; Chief Comrade Mary, Virginia Vallee; guardian of the treasury, Edward Randall, Jr.; keeper of the records. Catherine Weaver; chaplain, Robert Gladney; steward, Ruth Babson, and watcher at gate, Richard Whipple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Night Parade OnArmistice Day ovored

Activities surroundeing the cele- bration of Armistice Day will in- clude an Honor Roll ceremony at II A. M, a Gold Star Mothers luncheon and a parade at 6:30 P. M., the Arunistice Day Committee decided last night. The decision to hold the parade at night came af- ter a poll of the delegates of the veterans organizations represented at the meeting.
 John Thompson, commander of Mattauck Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was named chairman of the committee to replace William P. Ca- hill. Cahill resigned as chairman last night.
 Wheeler Young Post, V. F. w., will supervise the ceremonies at the Honor Roll All veterans of World War II have been invited to participate in the parade and cere- monies.
 The committee will meet again on Oct. 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of Croce Colangelo of 72 Sperry Street, will be held Monday at 9:30 A. M. from the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Avenue to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes for solemn high Mass at 10:30. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 P. M and tomorrow from 2 to 10 PM.
 Funeral services for Miss Eliza beth G. Hart, retired principal of the former Welton Street School, who served in the Waterbury pulp lie school system 48 years, will be held Monday at 8:30 A. M. from the Bergin Funeral Home, 20 East Main Street to St. Margaret's Church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's Cemetery. Miss Hart died at her home yesterday morn ing after long illness.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow after moons and evenings and are re- quested to omit flowers.
 The funeral of Mrs. Maria An- tonia Genovese, 68 Pilgram Ave- nue was held today at g A. M. from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow Street to St. Lucy's Church for a solemn high Mass at 10. Bur- ial was in Calvary Cemetery. The funeral of Joseph Petite, 3, son of MT. and Mrs. Rocco Petito, 623 East Main Street was held to- day at 10 P. M. from the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Avenue, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes for a Mass of the Angels at Il. Burial was in Calvary Ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary | (CarrolD Beardsley, 200 Buckingham Street, were held today at 8:15 from the Mulville Funeral Home. 270 West Main Street to St. Mar garet's Church at g for solemn High Mass of requiem. Burial was in old St. Josephs' Cemetery, Vim sted..
 Funeral services for Frederick Martin Quinn, 317 River St., were held today at 8:15 from the Null vile Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street to St. Francis Xavier Church at g. Burial was in old St. Josephs Cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Clara (Coevnan) Curtis of 251 Wal nut Street, were held yesterday at the Alderson Funeral Home, with burial in new Pine Grove Cemetery. Baerers were: Ray Jessell, John Danaher, John Dobkins, Nicholas Perugini, Charles Norton and Fred Kowalski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
.Homden Gunn1en
 Flee with $1,2OO

Hamden, Oct. 19-UP)-A search was being made today for two house breakers who took $1,200 from a strong box at the home of Edward V. Bradley and escaped at gum point when they were discovered ransacking the place.
 Bradley said that the robbers were in the house when he returned home with his wife and two children last night, that they rushed out into the street and that when four passersby started to give pursuit one of the men flashed a gun and shouted
 I'm very deseperate. Leave me alone or I'll shoot"
 The bandits ran off in opposite directions. One of them was de- scribed as being about l9 years old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

It's difficult task that Mayor John s. Monagan and his financial advisers face this Fall. They are go- ing to be subjected to lot of press ure from different employe groups. That has already been indicated. What the outcome will be is cer- tainly not known now. No one can say what will or won't be granted. It's obvious, though, from confer ences held up to now and as a re- suit of unofficial conversations be- tween officials and boards that up- ward adjustments in salaries will be made. As consolation to officials who see only rising costs in pros pect is the almost inevitable pros- pect of 8 sizeable surplus as a re- suit of budgetary operations in 1946. This will result from over collections of revenue and from un- expended balances, which weren't anticipated this year and as late as June 30 couldn't have been predict ed in the volume that they can now. The last two months of this year will undoubtedly witness heavy can- cellations of purchase orders which vendors are going to be unable to fill in 1946.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Plostics Output Rises 40 Percent

Manchester. Vt, Oct. 18. (UP)- Production of plastic materials was 40 percent higher in August than last year but recent strikes are pre- venting manufacturers from supply ing adequate quantities of plastics to holders and fabricators, it was said today.
 In a speech prepared for the New England section of the Society Of the Plastics Industry, Inc, General Manager Frank H. Carman of the Plastics Materials Manufacturers Association, said, however, that expansion of facilities now in pro cess will permit future doubling of the 1945 rate of production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Rally to Honor Local Democrats

Local Democratic candidates will be honored on two occasions next week. Tomorrow at 3:30 P. M, the candidates will be guests at rally sponsored by the Colored Industrial Workers group at the Colored Elks Hall, Pearl Street.
 On Wednesday at 8 P. M, Miss Doris Jacaruso will hold her an- nual party for the candidates at her studio on Grand Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

Democratic viewpoints on the prospect of an increased tax rate for 1947 differ quite a bit these days. Some leaders feel that any tax rate increase on top of higher assessments will prove too much for the party to weather. Still others are of the opinion that if the tax rate increase is justified, Democratic office-hOlders won't suffer as 8 result of such imposi- ton. As 8 matter of fact there is no ground yet or: which to base claims of an increased rate for 1947. However, it's logical to be- Heve that sweeping wage i'm creases for city employees are bound to cause a tax increase. And radical changes in salaries are almost inevitable. They may begin with the teachers single salary plaz and end with a cost 0f-hving adjustment for general government employees but wherever they start and end, the city is going to be asked to pay 8 living wage to everyone whose salaries certainly kept pace with the cost of living.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Politics
 Ln-- Passing

Washington Democrats must be taking to heart the reports of Cap itol columnists, political soothSayerS and others who are beating the COP drums this Fall. So far as Connecticut is concerned the high Democratic command doesn't seem to be showing too much interest And as result Democrats can well lose control of the congressional delegation from this state. Whether or not this forsaking of Connecticut candidates by Washington is unin- tentional has yet to be discovered, but certainly a little encourage ment, little campaignin g and little financial sup port would go far towards retaining the Democratic congress sional control in Connecticut. The Fifth District is typical of this lack of foresight on the part of national leaders. Democrats could give From" Radzevich a walk-over vic- tory with the type of support that once upon a time was accorded the Democratic candidate in the Fifth District.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

Salve for local Democratic sores was provided last week as 8 result of the city primary in Ansonia. Mayor Thomas Nelugan came through with flying colors, despite efforts to unseat him. According to reports from down the valley Thomas Cook, who took special care to leather" Waterbury administra- ton leaders and delegates to the Fifth District congressional con- vention, held in. Torrington a couple of weeks ago, was himself subject ed to something like the same treatment he provoked against the Waterburians. Brother Cook, who is an orator of no mean ability and whose nominating and seconding speeches at Democratic conventions have been always listened to with much delight by all, took consider able pains to belabor the Water bury delegation at Torrington, so local delegates weren't sorry to hear that at the Ansonia city caucus somewhat the reverse situation pre- vailed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

Up in Schenectady, New York, the city and traction comrany see eye to eye on the matter of keep ing streets cleaned of snow dur ing the winter months. As a re- suit this coming winter the city will bill the traction company for . pr0portionate share of such highway upkeep expenses as snow removal sanding, and cindering. It isn't bad plan and might be used in other cities where snow removal has become 8 problem during the war years. While Wa terbury Is actually not as guilty of failure to take steps to speed up snow removal as might seem, it has always been subjected to tremendous criticism from the first to the last snowfall. This criticism has increased of recent years, because during the war the Street Department was unable to keep pace with conditions, due Co lack of sufficient manpower and the mobile equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

Louis Budenz, former editor of the Communist Daily Worker, who recently offered to disclose to any official government agency the name of the secret individual
 who directs communist activities in the U. s. has been invited to do just that before the House committee on n-American activ- ities. Budenz, now an instructor at Fordham University, reeunced communist principles last year and rejoined the Catholic Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
J. R. NeiIl Will Speak to Rotary

Joseph R. Neill of Watertown. chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cheshire Reformatory will be the principal speaker at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club at The Elton, Tuesday at 12:15 P. M. MT. Neill will discuss the reformatory and its administration
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

heard today are repeated on Elec- tion Day, then Democratic Candi- date Thomas Radzeyich is going to be the beneficiary of many un- solicited votes. And he could prob ably pick up few here and there by penetrating the Republican bailiwicks of Litehfleld County and contracting some of Rep. TaIbot's strongest packers in those parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

Republican resentment over the
 dumping" of Congressman Joseph E. Talbot hasn't lessened in Water bury and other communities of the Fifth District despite the passage of time and it's purported healing eff fleets. Whether or not these feelings are going to carry into the voting booth on November 5th is another thing, but certainly if comments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

Similarly in the Fourth Dis trict, where the Democrats have 8 war hero in Col. Mucci. Then the incunbents, Mrs. Chase Going W0odhouse, "Joe" Ryter, Herman Kopplemann, and James Geelan are certainly entitled to support from the Democratic congression- al elections group. Connecticut may be chased, outside of the state, as 8 ''sure bet" for the Re- publicans, but Connecticut Re- publicans aren't counting the votes today. It does seem as if the Democrats have 8 splendid chance to make political hay this Fall and if they fail to take advantage of the sunny weather, it's going to be their political funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
STOLEN AUTO HANGS AROUND

Anaheim, Cal.-(UP)-An auto mobile missing almost a year was found just three blocks from where it was stolen. Police said it had been there since the day 1t disappeared. A mistake in the en- zine number report prevented its discovery earlier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
NIGHT PLANT ON DAY SHIFT

Brokton, Mass.-(UP)-A night blooming cereus has gone on the day shift. The plant, owned by Oscar A. Swanson, ordinarily blooms once a year at night. This year four blossoms opened at A. M., and it was noon before they wilted.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1946-03-25
PISMA liz STARECA KRAJA
Zonimivo poroeiIo m|odinco IL Cerknice

Mrs. Josephine Debevec, New
Philadelphia, O., je prejela pi-
smo cd svoiega necaka Albina
Logar iz Cerknice. kateri je bill
cd zatetka do konca vojne V par
tizanih. Kaj je vse pretrpel in
kako Sc je na splosno godilo par
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1946-03-25

tizanom, je najpopolnejse opisa-
no v tenn obsirnem pismu.
Znaeilna je izjava njegove
r1stere, ko je dejala: "Raje jih
vidim mrtva partizana kakor pa
da sta bila belogardistar', ko
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