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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26

electrical inspector would have too much control over the issuance or caneelling of licenses, there are too few men in the city qualified to administer an examination in radio work, and finally, that the radio re- pairmen had nothing to do with the alleged fire hazard in a radio. This hazard is the fault of the manufac- turer, they maintain and because of that the Federal Government, not the city or state, should isse the licenseSu.
 The proponents of the amend ment, the Radio Service Dealers Association, claims that it is neces- sary to protect the public from the questionable service" they are re- ceiving at present.
 Prices would not be increased by the amendment according to the RS.D.A. The tremendous traffic involved in the business at present makes it worth while to eliminate any civic control in the business. The association holds that this is one of the hidden reasons" for the opposition. The radio service dealers state that the tax involved in rela- tio into the number of sets handled by a Serviceman would amount to approximately one percent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
esto Given NoIIe Todoy
 Accused Arrested in
 Gambling Roundup

Arrested here in the June 6 gambling raids by local and state police, Frank Testa, 54, of fl Pros pect Street, arraigned before Judge John L. Gaffney in City Court to- day on charge of pool selling, was granted a nolle.
 In recommending the nolle, Prose- cutor Frederick w. Palomba said the state had insufficient evidence with which to prosecute. -..:.=. Twelve other Waterburians and two from Beacon Falls were arrest ed in the June raids. Testa was also one of those apprehended in similar raids conducted here several years ago.
 Two motorists, arrested by It. Patrick Hobart on charges of speed ing, were granted nolles today on payment of SIP each. They were Thomas Bell, 23, of Collins, Ohio, and Robert Kiely, 21, of l3 Ridge wood Street.
 Other cases: Edward Buell., "A, of 27 Grove Street, violations of the rules of the road, nolled for $6; John Brazantis, 30, of 95 South Leonard Street, intoxication and breach of the peace, continued to August g, and Walter Lapman, 18, of 56 Center Street, failure to grant the right of way, nolled for $6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
Veteron Asks Permission to 
 nabeas Corpus
 Proceeding Necessary In Hearing Here

A recently discharged veteran ap- peared before Common Pleas Court Judge John F. McDonough today at a special court session to seek custody of his two-year old daugh- ter. claiming his wife would not permit him to see the child
 The request was made in the form of habeas corpus petition, and the hearing, which opened late this morning, was scheduled to resume this afternoon.
 The petitioner, Nelson McCuen, formerly of Palmyra, N. J., and now temporarily in Waterbury, claims his wife. Doris Aline Huxford Mo Cuen of Bridgeport, has refused to allow him to see the child, Barbara, two years old. He claims his daugh- ter is illegally confined and de- prived of her liberty by the mother.
 McCuen states he was married Sept. II, 1943 at Palmyra and en- tered the Army the following Sept. 30. The child was born April 5, 1914, and he visited her, the petition sttaeS. Sent overseas to Europe July l, 1914 where he remained for Is months, McCuen states he re- ceived cheerful and loving letters" from his wife when each mail came through.
 On July 6, 1945, Mrs McCuen left their home and on Sept l6 in- formed her husband she would never come back, according to the habeas corpus petition. McCuen was discharged Oct. 3l, and on Nov F attempted to SC ehis daughter, according to the petition. His wife has refused to allow him to visit the child, the veteran claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
World Food Crisis Still |VerySerious
BY MIRIAM WEINRIB
 Waterbury Nutrition COunciD

The United States soon will meet it's goal for cereal exports from the 1945 crop, but any feeling that the world food crisis has been ended by that success is wholly unwarranted, said Chester c. Davis, Chairman of the Presidents Famine Emergency Committee. Mass starvation has been combated successfully to date only through the export of food in huge volume from the United States and other countries, MT. Davis said, and warned that exports must con tinue on a large scale at least through September to hold the gains already made.
 The fight against famine abroad will be carried on by many groups during the critical weeks ahead. Local Famine Emergency Commit tees, organized in many cities throughout the country, as the one in Waterbury, with Mrs. Merton B. Allan, as it's chairman, are vigorous ly pushing the campaign for great CT voluntary conservation of food.
 Prevention of mass starvation is only one victory in the fight against famine. Mass starvation has been defined as a situation in which the entire population of a locality dies through lack of food. But diets in all famine areas are inadequate- frequently they are less than half the average for the United States. While less spectacular than mass starvation, this mass malnutrition has meant greatly increased death rates among children, and old peo- pie, higher incidence of disease, and a physical inability to do days work Mass malnutrition can quickly become mass starvation if food is withheld for even short period The dividing line is very thin.
 This country has maintained large flow of grain to famine areas. This was attained only through closest management of supplies by the Government and by commend able self-denial on the part of the American people. A steady flow of exports must be maintained at least until October 1, when Northern Hemisphere crops will be generally available in famine areas.
 Conditions after October 1 will de- pend very largely upon the harvests. Poor harvests would widen the gap; good harvests would narrow 1t: only
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
 On Overseas Jobs on Hand
 Applicants May
 Call at Civil
 Service Office

Civil Service positions are now open in four overseas stations in the Pacific Theater, the Civil Serv- ice Board announced this morning Openings are available in the Phil ippines, OkinaWa, Japan and Korea Information as to the jobs available at the Civil Service window in the Post Office.
 Positions of Chief Training Su- pervisor, Senior Training Super visor and Training Supervisor are also open in Naval industrial es- tablishments in New England, the board announced The annual sal- aries for these positions range from s3,690 to $5,41O The opening are at the Naval Shipyards in Boston and Portsmouth, N. H.; the Naval Air Station at Quonset Point, R. l., and the Submarine Base at New London.
 The work involves training of in- dustrial workers including all man. agement problems in connection with this training. The positions are regarded as of greatest impor- tance in the peacetime program of an efficient Navy according to the Civil Service Board.
 Applicants for these positions should be filed with the Recorder, Board of U. s. Civil Service Ex- aminers, at the particular estab- lishments where they are interested in working.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
Fev Changes Due h Food Commodities
Merchants Declared Minimum Of Increases During OPA Suspension; Ceiling Prices Prevail Again

Price signs in local food stores underwent few changes today. des- bite the return of OP.A. controls, according to reports made by dealers.
 Ceiling prices on virtually all types of groceries were restored, and some changes were expected, but several leading grocery said min- imum of increases had been made during the O.P. P.A.-less period and the changes now would be few.
 A spokesman for the Mohican Market said that when wholesale prices were raised on canned goods company issued an order to it's man. agers not to buy any additional supplies. Consequently any neces- sity for boosting prices was avoided,
 Exceptions were made, however, on canned milk and tomato juice. Tn. both instances the store charged the same percentage over cost as it did during the OP.A. control period, 1t was pointed out. Although speci-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
Chipn1an Homestead Sold to Ne1u Firm
 Land to Become Scene of New
 Building Development Project;
 One-F amily Houses To Be Erected

A newly-formed real estate cor poration, acting through Robert | Whiteside of 388 Newton Avenue has purchased the Sarah V. Chip man homestead at 596 Highland Avenue and the 50 acres of land surrounding it, it was learned to- day.
 Mir Whiteside said the house, now used as two-family dwelling, will be sold in immediate future, and that the large tract of land will be used for housing project, re- stricted to one-family homes. MT. WhiteSide, whose name ap- pears on the warranty deed which is expected to be filed in the town clerks office today, said he acted for group of persons, whose identi- ty was not revealed. He said, how ever, that the corporation has been formed by local residents.
 The Colonial Trust Company which is handling the sale of the Chapman property as executor of the estate, meanwhile was reported still considering bids for the prop erty at the corner of East Main and Brook Streets.
 A spokesman for the bank said today that tour New York firms were among those which had made bids for the centrally located prem ises. He said there will probably be nothing definite on the sale until next week.
 The purchase price for the High land Avenue property has not been disclosed. Asked if the price was in the vicinity of S40, 900, MT. White side that figure was "on the high side"
 Real estate sources reported to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26

aston Avenue from West Main Street to the end of the circus lot.
 The circus will arrive in a motor caravan rather than a train, the superintendent said, and will thus ease the burden on the Police De- partment to supply details of men to patrol the railway yards. Spe- cial details, however, will be as- signed to the circus lot Big cir cuses usually come by train and were always greeted by thousands of early risers, dads and sons.
 A 100 per cent ok. was gwen the circus in Springfield, Mass, in re- gards to fireproofing, and Marshal Eugene A. Legge said today he has already interviewed two advance men for the show and has been in- formed that the required precau- tions have been taken.
 As has been the usual custom here for years, two men from the Fire Department will be assigned to the grounds during each per- formance, the marshal said, and be- fore the tents are set up they will be examined by local fire officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26

Already prices of first-class beef in the Faneuil Hall market sec- tion of Boston had dropped as much as 30 cents a pound Merchants said this was not due to OPA but to the fact that increased supplies forced marketmen to lower their prices because of competition.
 Butter, which had sold as high as $l.50 per pound when OPA price controls were lifted had dropped back to a general price of 73 cents. At least one market was offering 1t for 69 cents pound and reported no great purchasing rush.
 Merchants generally objected to return of OPA, contending that it had been proved since OPA died June 30 that prices climbed brief. ly, then dropped to natural levels as supplies increased and competition for buyers was renewed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26

tAiSo See Story on Page 1) Fall of ls4l, and then they were forced to drop them again to the April, l941 rate. Those rates were Ill effect, depression rates, accord ing to the statement from the as- Sociation head.
 Allerton pointed out that owners of apartments have had to pay in- creased rates for coal, as well as the other usual increases for main taining the property.
 Will Not Meet Costs
 He said rent increases which landlords were anticipating "woulc not be anywhere near the increased costs"
 George McDuff, area rent admin. lstrator, and Attorney Patrick De. Leon, counsel for the local office were in Hartford today conferrine With State OPA officials about thu resumption of rent control work.
 During the 25-day interim period the local rent office staff members had been handling violation" case, pending before June 30, and had also prepared eviction certificates on old petitions, in preparation fol the resumption of controls.
 Ready to Issue Notices It was reported that OPA rent omces throughout the state were ready today to issue eviction cer. tincates on virtually all approved applications pending when the OPA went out of existence.
 Likewise the rent offices resumed work on landlord petitions for rent increases. During the interim per- Tod the OPA staffs were powerless to act on such requests, and land lords today awaited action on theil applications.
 The Hartford office reported thai landlords who attempted evictions during the interim perior contrary to old OPA regulations will be stall mated in their efforts now, if the eviction proceedings were not com. pleted. Tenants who were evicted even contrary to the OPA rules will not be able to regain posses sion. however, 1t was pointed out. A spokesman at the State ofYice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
Torrington Man Awarded $5,185

Payment of $5,1354 A will be made to Vito Lovallo of Torrington for severe eye injury sustained at the American Brass Company plant in Torrington last Sept. 25, according to an agreement approved today by Compensation Commissioner Harry KraSoW
 The worker will receive S2493 for POS weeks, for 100 percent loss Of vision of his left eye.
 Also approved today was a stipu- lation which provides for payment of S2,000 to Fred Silverio of Win sted, employe of the Union Pin Company in Winsted, in full settle ment of disputed claim on back injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
Few Food Prices Change
 With Restoration Of OPA

Boston, July 26-(UP) = Food prices in New England remained virtually unchanged today despite the establishment of OPA con- trols with meat, butter and other commodities in good supply but still above oild ceiling levels.
 Butter was going begging in many stores and one Boston grocer drap- ed crepe around a mound of but ter cartons in his display window and over it hung sign that read {:
 Tn memory of our dear butter customers"
 A super-market chain carried newspaper advertisements with the words beef" to roast in inch-high letters. Beneath the phrase and look at these prices, the advertise ment listed rib roasts of heavy steer beef at, 49 cents pound, chuck roast 43 cents, fresh shoulders 39 ceists, chickens and fowl 45 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
EIks Honor MemoryOf Jim Courtney
 City of Waterbury
 Represented at Rites Today

Delegations from the local Lodge of Elks and City Health Depart ment attended the funeral this morning of James H. Courtney of 48 West Clay Street, former meat inspector of the Department of Health, and prominent Elk. The funeral was held at 8:3O from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main Street. to St. Patrick's Church at g.
 The Rev. Thomas Dignam was celebrant of the solemn requiem Mass, assisted by the Rev. Francis Doherty, deacon, and the Rev Thomas Farrell, sub-deacon.
 The honorary bearers represent ing the Lodge of Elks included Francis Mulligan, James E. Flan- agan, Frederick Gumpper, Edward F. Callahan, John Mates, Michael Whelan, Michael J. Darcy, Harry X. Cashin, Joseph Harpin and D J. Lahey
 Delegates from the Health De- partment included Dr. Edward J Godfrey, Thomas Murphy, Thomas Walsh, Mary Bowling, Bessie Shea Lucy Reid, Julia Quill, Veronica Phelan, Amelia Gumpper, Joan Bradley, Betty McEvoy, Samuel Menichino, Stella Belanger and Belle Wilson; and from the ab- batoir department, Fred Mensel, Leo Johnson, Ime Segal, Anthony Yankoski and Earl Marrone.
 The active bearers were: Richard Crean, John Fitzmaurice, Joseph Kelley, James Mccarthy, Eugene Oviatt and A J. Vallerand.
 Interment was in old St. Jo- seph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Dignam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
Democratic Committee To M eet
 State Central Group
 To Gather Next Week
 To Slate Convention

A meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee will be called for next week, John Mcguire. chair man of the state central commit tee today told The Democrat. The date will be announced later.
 Purpose of the meeting is to de- termine the location and dates for the September state convention AS reported here previously an effort is being made to secure the Hotel GrisWold, Eastern Point. The latter, however, may not be available for Sept II and 12 dates when the state party desires to hold the conven- ton.
 The Republican convention is scheduled for Sept. 10, place yet un- announced.
 Waterbury conventions will be scheduled following the announce ment of the state committe eas to the deadline for holding the local nominations. Local conventions to be scheduled include those for state officers and probate judge. It is re- ported that the Fifth Congressional District convention may be held here this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
Withdrew Papers In Accident Suit

Withdrawal papers were filed in Common Pleas Court today in the $2,500 civil action brought by Phyllis Consoi of Waterbury against Ed ward Hassinger, also of this city. The plaintiff had sued as the re- suit of personal injuries sustained last Dec. g, when the defendants car, in which she was a, passenger, allegedly struck another vehicle at Chase Parkway and Riverside Street.
 Also withdrawn from the Com mon Pleas docket was promissory note action brought by the Colonial Trust Company of Waterbury against James and Marguerite Mo- Carty of Southington and Agnes Peden of Waterbury. A note exc cuted June 2l, 1914 for O336, and on which a balance of $40 was listed, had been the basis of the litigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
BROOKLYN
Reu. Or. Bogusas O., Duquesne Faculty
 Curate at St. Joseph's Church
 Leaves Sunday to Assume Duties
 At University in Pittsburgh

Rev. Dr. Joseph Bogusas, curate at St. Joseph's Church for the past four years, will leave Sunday to as- sume teaching duties at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. Pa.
 Father Bogusas. will teach sociol- ogy and political philosophy at the University.
 Rev. Joseph Dillon, newly-or- dained priest from Terryville. will be the new curate at St. Joseph's $ Church.
 More than 90 members of the Knights of Lithuania honored Father Boguasas at surprise party Sunday afternoon in their club rooms on Green Street. The mem- bers presented purse to the guest Of honor.
 Rev. Edward Radzewich, former curate at St. Joseph's Church, and now of St. Roses Parish in New Haven, Rev. Joseph Matutis of St.. Andrews Parish, New Britain, and Rev. Vincent Razaitis of St. Joseph's were other guests at the party.
 Frank Shaknaitis, president of the Knights of Lithuania was in charge Jf arrangements.
 Rev. Dr. Casimir P. Sirvaitis, who recently arrived from Lithuania. will be guest speaker at the Lith- uanian-American Council meeting tonight at P M. in Nemunas Hall. 48 Green Street.
 Alexander J. Aleksis, president of the Council, announced that the final plans for the picnic, August 18, at Linden Park, Union City, will be made.
 The committee in charge of pie nic arrangements includes MT. Alex sis, chairman; Mrs. Charles Karin auskas, Mrs. William Jenusaitis, Anthony Shalnbaris Thomas Matas. Joseph Bernotas and Jacob Treci- OkaS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
NOTICE
DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss PROBATE COURT, July 17th, A, D 1Qie

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss.
 PROBATE COURT, July 17th, A. D.
 1946.
 ESTATE of MONIKA MARINAS. late of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of WALTER MARINAS, Administrator, praying that he may be authorized to sell. certain real estate belonging to said Estate-as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Pro bate Office in Waterbury. in said District, on the 1st day of August A. D., 1946 at o'clock in the fore noon Standard Time, (9:00 Daylight Time) and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, also by leaving with or by mailing in reg istered letters, postage prepaid from Waterbury, a copy of this order to all parties interested and residing without the Probate District of Wa terbury on or before the 26th day of July, 194G.
 Attest.
 MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY, r-26-1t. Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
Radio Repairmen h Bitter ControUersy
Both Sides to Storm Public Hearing In Aldermanic Chamber Tuesday Night; Ammunition Prepared

Furthering their attempts to block the proposed amendment to the city electrical ordinance requiring radio repairmen to obtain licenses, the Independent Radiomen of Water bury have obtained legal counsel, according to Chairmen J. Leo Phelan. The group will denounee the amendment at the public hearing to be held in the aldermanic cham bers Tuesday night. Both members of the group and customers. will be on hand to register their opposition, Phelan said Petitions are also be- ing obtained from other customers giving their objections.
 Among the complaints made by the I.ROW. were that the amend ment would create monopoly and thus bring higher prices, the city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26

day that bids exceeding $300,0O0 had been made for the East Main Street property. A five, dime, and dollar chain from New York was reported to be among the bid- ders.
 Development of the Chipman land off ighland Avenue into a housing tract would entail construc- ton of new streets. The land stretches from Highland Avenue to Oronoke Road, near the Waterbury Country Club. Construction of a street was started some years ago from Highland Avenue across the land, but the project was soon abandoned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-26
Woman Dies
 In Yord Of Residence

Mrs. Mary Sciarretta of 51 Raw ley Avenue died suddenly in the yard of her home shortly before noon today She was 58
 Dr. Harold F. Morrill,, assistant medical examiner, said death was due to a heart attack.
 Mrs. Sciarretta, returning home from a shipping trip, collapsed in the yard of her home after calling to her husband who was working ina nearby garden, Detective Joseph Dnnphy said.
 When Sgt. Joseph Cavanaugh and Patrolman Arthur Chicoine arrived in the ambulance the woman was dead
 The body has been removed to the Colasanto Funeral Home at 932 Bank Street. Time and other ar engagements will be announced later