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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Tox Refunds Offered Vets

Washington, Dec. 26-CUP)-The Internal Revenue Bureau today re- minded men and women who as enlistees paid income taxes on service pay in l94l and l942 that they have until Dec. 3l to file ap- plication for refunds on such pay- ments.
 The Revenue Act of Io45 provid- ed for refunds of taxes paid by enlisted men and women in those years. Tn the war years after 1042, enlisted personnel had to pay no in come taxes on their service pay be- cause of big exemptions.
 ], The bureau had no estimate of the aggregate amount of refunds due for l94l and i042.
 Claimants may get refund form e4S from any collector. The form, Q simple one, asks only the name and. address of the claimant, how much of Q refund Is asked and why.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
SettIementIn $18,0OO Suits

Withdrawal papers were filed in Superior Court today in the $le,00o civil action of Leona Stacker and Harry M. Stacker, both of Meriden, against the U. S. National Housing Agency and Mae E. Grimm Cowles of Southington.
 The plaintiffs claimed they were injured Dec. 24, 1914 in 6 stairway fall at property owned by Mrs. Cowles and leased to the federal housing agency.
 According to the complaint, the Seekers were leaving the building at about 2 A. M, following a visit with one of the tenants, when Mrs. Sacker fell on the stairs and bump ed against the other plaintiff, who was proceeding her. Both listed per- sonal injuries. Mrs. Sacker asked for $l5,O00 damages, while the other plaintiff sought $500. Settlement terms were not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Claim Filed orInsuronce On Auto

One new insurance case was filed in Common Pleas Court today, and another one was withdrawn.
 Anthony Miccio of Waterbury claimed $l,000 damages from the Home Insurance Company of New York. seeking insurance payment on . car fire policy. He claims the defendant has not paid him for loss sustained Sept. { when his car was damaged by fire. The damage is list- ed at $6l5.lS.
 Withdrawn from the docket was the $l,000 suit of the American Automobile Fire Insprance Company Of Hartford against Salvatore Boil ano, doing business at the Boiano Parking Station on Spring Street.
 The plaintiff claimed it paid $l,- 4lO to the Darcey Transportation Company of Waterbury for loss of c car by theft Jan. g from the defendants parking station. The car was found in badly damaged condition near Great Bend, Pa. The insurance company stated in its complaint that it paid S475 for re- pairing the vehicle and that it sold tt for $l,225, thereby sustaining Q loss of S660.
 The case was partially tried in the court several weeks ago, and a settlement was then reported. Terms of the settlement were not dis closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
JopHomeIess Given Relief

Tokyo, Dec. 26-(UP)-American. British and Japanese relief measures succeeded in securing shelter for all the 100000 homeless Japanese on earthquake-ravaged Honshu and Shikoku Islands, Allied authorities announced today.
 On British-garrisoned Shikoku ll,OO0 Japanese garments were drop- ped by British planes while c Royal Navy destroyer moved in emergency food rations.
 Despite the l5,904 destroyed or damaged dwellings on Shikoku, the islands Swarms of homeless were sheltered in schools, hotels and pub- lie buildings.
 The overall casualty toll for the first time remained stabilized at about 1,200 dead and 163 missing. No Allied personnel were casualties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Two Recovering From Injuries

Two men found lying in streets in different sections of the city yester- day, were reported to be in fair con- dition today at Waterbury Hospital. One man, identified only as Peter Mikilitis, was discovered lying on Q street in the Brooklyn section. Police said he became i'll when being booked at Headquarters on an intoxication charge. The other man, Bruno Ma lon, 43, of iO6 Catherine Avenue. told police he could not remember how he happened to be lying near the corner of East Main and Orange Streets early yesterday morning. Ma lon Is under treatment for a possible fractured skull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
$500 Verdict Today
 Judge Declines .,
 To Toke Action -

Common Pleas Court Judge John T. Dwyer today refused to Set aside the jury verdict returned recently for the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company, defendant in a suit brought by Frances Shopis of Waterbury.
 The jury had found the issues in favor of Miss Shopis but rendered a verdict of $500 damages only against one defendant, Joseph LHeureux of New Haven. Miss Shopis asked to have 1t set aside only in so far as 1t was In favor of the bus company.
 The litigation was based on in- juries sustained by the plaintiff oct. 20, 1886, when a bus in which she was a paSsenge was involved in a collision with L'fIeureux's car. The accident occurred in Hamden.
 Judge Dwyer in his memorandum of decision points out that there was contradictory evidence, ,-and that it created an issue which was for the jury to decide. -...-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Transportation ParIey Friday

Naugatuck, Dec. 26-Warden Leo J. Brophy, chairman of the Bor- ough Transportation Committee, has called a meeting of the com mittee Friday, Dec. 27, at {, in Room 6 of the Town Hall.
 The purpose of the meeting is to hear the written report and recom- mendations submitted by E. c. Will lard, Utilities Engineer, of the Pulp lie Utilities Commission, covering his recent field investigation of the two proposed bus routes n Nauga- tuck.
 A hearing was held in Hartford Dec 2 on the application of Lionel LeClair for permission to operate his bus over certain routes in Nau- gatuck. These routes differed from those recommended by the Borough TransportatioL Committee, which were based upon an extensive sur- vsy ot borough transportation needs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Sale of Seals Now $1O,o3o

Proceeds from the sale of Christ mas seals by the Waterbury Anti Tuberculoses League reached the mark of $l0,o3s.99 today, according to a report by Miss Mary Hodson, campaign director.
 Miss Hodson said the figure is expected to be boosted considerably by further returns. The count on the asle at schools is not yet com. plete, and many clubs, business firms, and individuals are expected to submit further contributions. she said.
 The campaign director pointed out that the period for using the seals will continue until New Years Day, and urged firms and individ- uals to continue affixing the small stamps to mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
ChristmGs ReUelIers Jailed For AssauIting Policemen

Two of three men involved In a
 Christmas Day beating of two po-
 licemen were given jaAl sentences
 today when they were arraigned bee fore Judge John L. Gaffney in City Court, and the third was assessed a fine of $i0.
 Marcel Desrochers, S4, of Cheshire Heights, charged with intoxication and resistance, was given @ 30-day sentence on the former charge and a 90-day sentence on the latter, both to run consecttively.
 Angelo Ubaldi, 36, of a Jeweiry Street, charged with breach of the peace and interfering with an of- ficer, was given @ 30-day sentence on each charge. The sentences also to run consecutively.
 Third Accused Fined
 The $l0 fine was imposed against John Coughlin, %, of 6S South View Street who was charged with inter- fertng with an officer. Coughlin ac- cepted the Courts decision while the other two men entered motions for appeals.
 Police said Ubaldi and Couehlin were attempting to take DeSroshers home yesterday shortly before 2 P. M. when they encountered Patrol man Joseph Dwyer at South Main and Jewelry streets.
 DeSrochers, police said, stepped up and wished the officer @ Merry Christmas. Patrolman Dwyer sre- turned the greeting and started away when the man began arguing with him. While the patrolman was try- ing to persuade Desrochers to 70 home, the other two men entered the exchange of words and grappled with Officer Dwyer.
 Patrolman Dwyer was knocked to the ground where he was kicked by Desrochers. Comnig to his aid, Pa trolman Joseph Phelan also was kicked and sustained an injured hand. The three men were finally subdued after 6 struggle and all pleaded guilty to the charges when arraigned today.
 Other Cases on Docket
 Other cases: Louis Pasquariello. 20, of Woodbridge, failure to grant the right of way, nolled for S6: Robert l9, of 9 Brewster Street, violation of the rules of the road, nolled for S6; Peter Geetz, 25. of Bristol, illegal parking, nolled: Vic. tor Collela, 35, of 151 Oak Street, in- toxication and breach Of the peace, 30-day jail sentence on each charge: Agostina Bartolini, A, of 29l Bank Street, breach of the peace, nolled: Eugene McPhearson, IS, of Terry. vile violation of the city ordnance pertaining to the Altering of streets, nolled for $l0, and James Franklin. s3, of IA Blakeslee Circle, intoxica- aon, assault and breach of the peace, continued to Jan. g.
 The following cases were disposed of in yesterdays session of City ! Court:
 Leo Gagne, g, of le West Liberty | Street, speeding, nolled for SIP: George Elmore, 22, of Coniston Ave- | que, illegal parking, $6 bond tcalled; Leo Stein, 30, of New Haven, illegal | barking, $6 bond called: Harry Shea, s. of Plantsville speeding. nolled for |
 Also Charles Rice, 70, of l27 Bishop Street, violation of the rules of the 'oad and failure to carry an opera or's license, the former rolled for '6 and the latter for $3; Emil Kram- ,itz, 22, of Byam Road, passing a top sign. $6 bond called, and Har- i'd Dunn, S5 of i730 Tnomaston Ayenue passing stop sign, $6 bond alled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Y.G T. T.AppeoIs UCC Decision

Stamford, Dec. 26-CUP)-Tne Yale and Towne ManufacturinQ Company today filed an appeal i,, superior Court from an award by the Unemployment Compensation Commission favoring 3o6 employees of the company.
 The company claimed the Com mission erred and mistook the law in deciding the claimants, all office workers who refused lto cross picket lines during the recent strike at the company, were eligible for un. employment compensation benefits.
 The office workers contend they were physically unable to cross l,,le picket lines. The jobless benefits would total about Sl50.O0O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
War Dog Holds Police at Bay

East st. Louis, IlL, Dec. 26-- (uP)-A war dog held, police ct, bay for more than an hour when they tried to arrest It, Howard W. Anderson, 2l, of Scott Field, on trafflc charges,
 Anderson refused to submit to arrest and threatened to set the dog-a German shepherd upon anyone who approached him. Finally Q military police car arrived from Scott Field and Anderson got in
 He was taken to the police station where officers carefully coaxed the dog into a cell, and then Anderson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Services Urge
 FurIough Fores

Washington, Dec. 26-(UP)-The Army, Navy and Coast Guard today urged that furlough fares be re- tained until the railroads can prove they should be canceied.
 In 8 joint brief filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, they said the country still is not lon normal, peacetime basis" and that reduced fares for servicemen still are needed.
 Eastern railroads and bus lines announced in November they planned to charge servicemen full fare, but the Interstaet Commerce Commission ordered furlough rates continued until Jan. 30. The car- riers then asked the ICC to recon sider. .+....
 Coach fares to servicemen are l.2S cents Q mile, compared with the civilian fare Of 2.2 cents.
 During the Civil War. Russell- vile was the Confederate capital of Kentucky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
'Noueotuek
 BOseboII
 Umpire Dies

Nauaatu6k, Dc. 60 - Maurice O, CowAn, ts, os Linden Street well known baseball umpire, died Taos~ day afternoon as SE Mary's Eioe~ pltal, Waterbury, after Q long m. ness.
 Mr. cowan was . member of the NaueAtucR Hose. Hook and Ladder Company, and active in lts affAlfe for many years. fe was born ln Eith unAlA and came to this country and settled In NaugatOck about % yeaEs ago.
 Before his Illness about Q year ago, he was employed at the Naug. atuck Chemical Company.
 For many years Mir. cowan, who was keenly interested In athletics, okilclated at many important base~ ball games ill this section. He was Q communlcant of St. MaFy's Church, and . member Of the Holy Name Society.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nora CCroninl Cowan; two daugh- ters, Mrs, J. Charles Wood, Jr. of NAugatuck and Mrs. James J. EVon of Waterbury; Q son, Donald Of Naugatuck; four grandchildren; his father, Joseph Cowan of Waterbury; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Jacobs and Mrs. Sol Brown of New Haven; and Mrs. Charles Clotmnan of Washing. ton; two brothers, Louis and nd. ward, both of Waterbury.
 Funeral services will be held Fri. day morning at s.S0 from the the Buckmiller Funeral Home, a Park Place, to st. Mary's Church, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will pc celebrated at g. Burial will be in st. James Cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 F. M,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
NeoIe Receives College Letter

Middlebury, Vt, Dec. 26-Donald O. Hammerberg, of Storrs, was among three Connecticut youths to receive varsity letters in football at Middlebury Saturday. The others were Richard W. Buonerba, of South Norwalk, and Robert w. Zaumseil, of Stamford.
 Other Connecticut youths who re- ceived awards were Arthur L. Good rich, Of Middaetown, and Rufus P. CuShman, of Bridgeport, in cross- country; Wallace A. Faher, of En- field, Kendall P. Carlson and Thomas H. Turner, Of Willimantic, Peter J. Cassimatis. of East Nor- walk and Bonnie T. DeSalvo, of Stamford, in junior varsity football, and William D. Neale, of Middle bury, manager Of the junior varsity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Catholic Priests
 Burned to Death

Fayetteville. Ark, Dec. 26. (UP)- Two Catholic priests were burned to death early today when fire de- stroyed a two-story frame parson- age adjoining a church here.
 They were Father Charles A. Mc- Cauley of Fayetteville and Father Francis Dollarton of Little Rock who came here to assist with Christmas services.
 The priests were trapped in an upstairs apartment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
New Records Set By Holiday koiI

All mail was speedily distributed in this record breaking year for Christmas cards and packages, Postmaster Charles A. Babin an- nounced today. A normal amount of Christmas mail was received at the post office yesterday and today from distant points and will be distributed today.
 Postal officials expect the usual jump in second class mail to start at the end of this week. They re- ported that firms which ship large quantities of magazines and calen- dars ordinarily hold them back un- til the Christmas rush ends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
pr. N. B. Nash Accepts 'CoII'

Concord, N. H., Dec. 26.-(UP)- The Rev. Dr. Norman. B. Mast, 6S- year-old rector of St. Paul's School, today announced his acceptance of election as Protestant Episcopal Co., adtutor of Massachusetts.
 Thus. when Bishop Henry Knox Sherill is concentrated as presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America, probably in June, pr. Nsah automa tically will succeed him as bishop of Massachu- sets: That diocese has 76,i75 com- municantS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
BTCYOLIsT KILLED

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 26-&tUPy-
 William Thompson, 70, who refused to ride In automobiles was the yic- tim of . hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle, police reported today. He was identified by relations who said he had been on his way for Q Christmas visit by his usual mode of travel. wv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Detroit Reports 11th Portal Suit

Detroit, Dec. 26-(UP)-Local lOl of the CI.o. United Rubber wor- kers union filed suit in Federal Court here today for recovery of $l 100000 retroactive portal-to-por- tai pay for 1000 Detroit employees of the U. s. Rubber Company.
 It was the llth suit filed here to date and boosted to $2S, 100 900 the total sought in the Allegations.
 The rubber workers asked com- pensation for cleanup activities" not included in regular work hours and walking time before and after punching of the time clocks. They said they had mo records to show the exact amount of retroactive pay due"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
BAckAcHE,
 LEG PAINS MAY BE DANGER SIGN
Of Tired Kidnevs

R beekaehe and leg pains gre makinR you miserable dor 't5ust complain and do noEhing about them. Mature may ybewarning you fhGk your kidneys need attention.
 z idneysareNa Nature sehief way of lrine excess acids and poisonous waste ouk of fhe pints day. ...' - '
 If tho ls mllss ee kidney tnbes and fllte.w don't work well poisonous waste mattorstays baekaches. rheumatic pains, Ieg palm, loss of pep and energy, setting up nights, swelling, pumness underline eyes, headaches and dizEis nens. kreQueneo scanty passages with smart andburning gsometimes sthereisaomc- thing wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
 Don't waiti Ask your druggist for Deans hy millions for over 70 ysATs. Doan'e esIo happy reliff and will help the IS miles Oe kidney eul9s hunh out poisonous Wnsta from the blood. Ct Deans Pilh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
ReU. Francis O'Shea Reported Iss1proUed

The Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church. was reported improved to- day at St. Mary's Hospital where he has been a patient for more than a week. Father O,shea is being attend. cd by Dr. Andrew J. Jackson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

"On, were 90" ing to New York. leaving by car around . o'clock We ex- pect to go to . lot of places around Times Square area. have breakfast, and then come home. I've never been to N e V York on New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
TONY ROBERTS,
 RealtOr, waaertown.

Were spend- ing the evening at home and expect to have a few friends in, It's kind of expensive to go out, and besides I'm getting to an age where I pre- fer to s tay h o m c. When you've reached the 70 mark
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Its MY
 OPINION"
Question: How do yOa plan Co spend New Years RVss
 Where Asked; On the Green. MISS MARTHA KAYE. Machine Operator, lSo East Liberty street.

we ere gotng to a dinner dance at lOS Green street given by the Llthuanians Poe litical club I've alway yS heard they have a won dertul time there, and I am looking forward to it very much, Bee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Treasury Balance

Washington, Dec. 26 - (UP) = for the current fiscal year throurh Dec. 23 compared with a year ago. This Year Expenses Last YeHr $i7,422,79S,333.09 s37,O9i, 9i,355,i3i.3i
 Receipts
 $17.721,s76,43s.33 $l9,3s7, ,eO9, ,94s.3b Deficit o. Surplus .... : sss,i7s,i0e.sl sf7,7O4. 4.s40, ,sss.O2
 Cash Balance : s.7so.7ss.4l7.sS ese,s4l,4SS.o .os2.4a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
CHORES ON TURKEY

New York, Dec. 26 = CUP) = Harold c. Vaughan. Jr.. 3S. choked to death on a piece of turkey yes- terday while eating Christmas din. per with his wife and father in his home at East Hills, Long Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
Bremen Respond To EnLae Alarm

Bremen responded to only one alarm today. Q false alarm at 3:35 q M. from Box s0e on Will0a Street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

I'm going to the midnight show with two boys, I guess. What happens after that no one knows at this point. And before the mid- night show, we are going to 90 to a party. Our plans aren very definite,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

some lunch cart. I have Q new blue gown for the occasion, 90 think the evening will be . very pleasant one"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

sides I've gotten new formal gown for the occasion and that shoulid make the evening doublyenjoyable."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

you don't feel Ike galaVantaing around. I used to believe life be- gan at 70, but since I've reached that milestone, I've realized there's no truth in it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

MI, \ SAkSCt to so to . party at a friends h o u s e. The party Is starting fairly early, and then I expect we'll 90 around town and just drop in at Q lot of places, and end the night by stopping in fnP hrnakfagk ak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

but I'm sure everything will work out and we'll have 6 good time." JOHN BARNETT,
 Student, Willow Street:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

Four hairs of good strength WiN hold suspended one-pound weight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

wyoming's historic tza1ls date back to 174S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26

FRED PLATT,
 Student, sl Robert Street:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
LINK BARNETT,
 Clerk, Willow Street:

Years Eve, and I'm looking Gor- ward to 1t very much"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-26
w. C. Fields

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Evening star., 1946-09-16
BaIIsfon Hunter Title
Is Taken by Ben Gray

Herbert Robertson's Ben Gray
won the hunter championship ut
the horse show held by the John
Lyon Post No. $3.50, Veterans Of
Foreign Wars, at BallSton Stadium,
Arlington, yesterday. With Margie
Harvey doing a smooth bit of saddle
work, Ben Gray won the working
hunters and took seconds In both
the open hunter and the pair hunt
ers, teamed with Gene Cannon's s
Highway.
Miss Harvey also rode the reserve
hunter champion, w. T. Carrico's
On Parade, when he took second
in the ladies hunters. His owner
rode the consistent chestnut to his
other awards.
The jumper championship was
decided on a toss, Gene Cannon's
Highway. and ]. F. McCauley's Cav
Lady being tied with 10 points each
Highway won the tricolor for his
owner. Glasses in which he scored
were the consolation, in which he
took tie blue, the modified Olympic.
placing second and third in the
triple bar. Gay Lady, with Cor
don Gree up, took first in the warm
up, second in the knock down and
out and third in the handy.
The keenest competition OF the
day case in the triple bar in which,
after repeated jump-offs, w. c.
Wars Dark Secret won over Gwen
dolyn Armstrong; Grow and High
way. Ribbons in most all the events
of the day were evenly divided
among the exhibiting stables.
Evening star., 1946-09-16
a Transports to Return
$500 Troops Today
BY the Assoeioied Press

Four transports with $500 re-
turning servicemen are scheduled
to arrive in the United States to-
day.
The George Washington from
Bremerhaven Is expected in New
York with 1888 troops.
Due at San Francisco are the
Hsverford Victory with 1,306 from
Yokohama; the Central Falls Vic
tory with 1929 from Manila, and
the FLYING Yankee from Brisbane
with two Army personnel.
Yesterdays arrivals were the
General Altman with 2,431 service
men and the Tufts Victory with l.
s24, both from Manila, which docked
tt San Francisco.