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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Free YMCA Memberships Offered Vets

The Veterans Enrolment Conn mittee of the Central Y met for din- ner last night. All veterans of World War III may secure three months complimentary membership at any of the three branches of the wa terbury Y.
 The Enrolment committee seeks to enroll these and is particularly concerned with those veterans who have already participated In the three months period and who. wish to enroll as more permanent mem bers.
 Louis Sctneer, representing the Board of Directors, welcomed the group and spoke of the fine cooper ation given by the veterans since their return. Remarks were made by John VicaS and Joseph KMSaila. The group will meet each Monday night during May. The following veterans are associated in the ef- fort:
 Ernest P. Marggraff, James c. Am drews, John D. Egan, Frederick B. Rowe, Francis J. Sheehy, William Taylor, Joseph v. White, Nicholas A. Movie, Anthony Guglielmi, Rus sell Percival, Paul F. Ryder, An- thony Tsimonis, Joseph Kusaila, Thomas c. Andrews, Jr., Robert E. Colby, Joseph D. Bannon, Dante J. Petro. Joseph c. Frisbde, Constan- tine c. Metropolous, Thomas Leon- ard, Donald J. Doyle, Joseph Emons. Joseph Puzzo, William J. Walsh, Edward Moran, Joseph D. Brans- field, J. Carroll Eastwood, Frank T. Olson, John Vicas, Salvatore Coviel- 10, Lawrence Chicareh, Daniel ROm- aniello and John Thomas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07

Naugatuck, May 7-Freemen of the borough, at their annual meet ing last night attended by close to 800, voted to increase the tax rate two mills after adding $55, ,654.- 90 to the 1946-47 budget drafted three weeks ago by the Board of Warden and Burgesses. The meet ing was held in the High School Auditorium.
 The percent increaese will mean boost from 24 to 26 mills.
 Salary raises were authorized as result of action for teachers fire men and policemen, and $i7,OOO was voted for the purchase of new hook and ladder truck for the Fire Department.
 BrOphy Opposed Increase Warden Leo J. Brophy had op- posed the increased expenditures on l the grounds that the resultant ltboost in the tax rate would be too great.
 The additional appropriation rep resented the figures resulting from 8 vote taken on two motions. The first was submitted by Miss Helen Moroney, representing the Teach CTS League which embraced requests for salary increases for municipal employees and a sum to maintain Service for veteran center. The second motion was placed by J. Ru- dolph Anderson, Republican bur- gess, who requested $17,00O to pur- chase a hook and ladder truck fol the Fire Department.
 The Teachers League submitted a motion consisting of four parts a $3,6OO sum to maintain Service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Bull Wonders About East End ofCity
 Police Escort Animal
 Back 10 Owner

This may sound like the old bull oney, but we assure you it happen ed this morning right here in Wa terbury.
 A 300 pound bull, only year old and of deep black color strayed from the yard of Ottavio Magi of 2836 East Main Street sometime during the night. MT. Magi told po- lice when he reported the loss, that the bull broke 8 chain which held it to stake Cor is it steak) in the back yard.
 This morning Sgt. John Murphy, making his rounds, looked up srr- prised to see 8 black bull strolling peacefully along in front of T2 Meriline Avenue.
 MT. Magi who operates small store near his home, now has the bull back. He said he'll tie it tight this time so that 1t won't get away again before he slaughters 1t fol steaks-or Is it stakes?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
l1-Yeor-old Case Goes on TrioI To-day
 Woman Patron Of
 Restaurant Seeks
 S5,OOO

Trial opened before Judge Ed ward J. Quinlan and 8 jury of seven women and five men in Superior Court today in the 5000 civil ac- tion of Elizabeth M. Ryan of Wa terbury who claims she was injured March 2, 1885 while eating at the White Tower Restaurant on East Main Street. The jury was boiled.
 The plaintiff, who brings the suit against Thomas Restaurants, Inc, claims she bit into particles of glass while eating fruit salad at the restaurant, and became i'll. She alleges that chips of glass became inbedded in her throat and body.
 Jurors were asked by the defense today if the mere fact that the plaintiff was injured would cause them to return a verdict In her favor. The plaintiffs counsel asked the prospective veniremen if they would be prejudced because the ac- cident occurred II years ago.
 Attorney Clayton Klein, and At torney John E. Tobin represent the plaintiff, while the firm of Taylor and Aribu of Hartford represents the restaurant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Holy Cross Grads To Dine Saturday

Holy Cross alumni of Waterbury and vicinity will meet Saturday noon at the Hotel Elton for lunch- con at which time final plans will be completed for the annual ban quet of the Naugstuck Valley Club of Holy Cross, to be held on Mon- day, May 27th.
 In charge of Saturdays luncheon are Robert V. Quinn, Attorneys James R. IAwlor. and Francis B. Feeley.
 The annual reunion of Holy Cross alumni of the Naugatuck Valley area is being resumed this year for the first time since 1941. Guests at the event will be the Rev. William Healey, s. J., president of Holy Cross College; Joseph Perrotta, Alumni secretary, and John ''Ox" Degrossa. coach of the Holy Cross football team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
SelectiUe SerUice Honorinp Workers

It. Col. Vernon c. Morehouse
 and Mai. Walter L. Miller of Selec- tive Service State Headquarters were presented the Citation for the Army Commendation Ribbon by Commander John F. Robinson, State Director of Selective Service. This week all civilian employees of the Selective Service System in the State who have completed over two years of service will be award ed a Certificate of Appreciation signed by General Lewis B. Her. shey and President Truman in grateful recognition of patriotic ser vices rendered in aiding in the
 administration of the Selective Training and Service Act. A special Certificate of Appreciation has been
 awarded to the civilian employees who have rendered five years oi
 loyal and faithful service. Commander Robinson will attend
 a conference of all State Directors in the nation to be held this week al Selective Service National Head-
 quarters in washington. D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
PoIdon Truck Papers Filed

The Paldon Truck fabrication Service, Inc, and Air Reviews, Inc. have filed certificates of incorpora- ton with the Secretary of State in Hartford. Authorized capital stock of the Paldon Truck Lubrication Service is 800 shraes of par value $1OO- each. The corporation will start business with $1,O00 in capital stock. Incorporators are Vincent A. Palladino, George Warner, Elizabeth Warner and Aurora Palladino, all of Waterbury.
 Harriet DeForest, Allaben Plym- outh. Esther Graicerstein and Grace G.. Paur of Waterbury. are the in corporators of Air Reviews. Aai- thorized capital stock is $50,OOe ai- vided into 800 shares of stock at $100 each. Business will be con< menced with $l.000 cash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07

for Veterans requested the so- called cost-of-living bonuses be made a regular part of the perma- nent salaries of all borough em- ployes and that proper appropria- tions for this be approved and in- cluded in the appropriations" that 10 per cent be added to the salaries of all borough employees, except those employees under the supervi- sion of the Board of Education; that the amount, $209, 300, as proposed by the Board of Education for its use be approved and included the appropriations
 A move was made to approve the motion almost immediately. War den Brophy objected to 8 vote be- ing taken on a question for which no figures were presented and in- sisted that the amendment be vot- ed upon after the figures had been computed.
 Figures Reported
 The additional appropriations, al figured by borough officials, rep resented an increase of SIG, ,6S8 4 for public safety; $20,A5 for tho Board of Education; $2.44S for pub lie welfare; $11,42O for Publit Works and $24,O0O for Special Ap' propriations.
 The purchase. of a $l7,5OO hooa and ladder truck, in order to in sure adequate protection for thu town, amounted to $l7,50O.
 The motion for the hook and lad der was submitted first in orde' that it could be incorporated int the larger issue raised by tn Teachers League. It was carried
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Police cam To Be eAided ByCIeoners
 Group of Merchants
 To Encourage
 Activities

There's nothing "Slangy" in the statement that the Cops softball baseball team have been taken to the Cleaners. As 8 matter of fact the Cleaners called in person to take over the entire team and to CO., operate with it in realizing two ob- jectives- participation in sporting activities and in promoting several worthy causes in need of support locally.
 Frank A. Stolfj, president of the Cleaners Associated, Announced to- day that he had requested permis- sion to lend assistance to the Wa terbury Police Departments newly organized soft ball team. The ag- gregation has been organized by Patrolman Joseph Bagley, war vet eran and former professional foot ball and baseball player The police board has given its sanction.
 The team will operate on non- profit basis. It will engage in con- tests with the best outfits in this section of the state and the pro- ceedS, if any. will go to charity.
 The Cleaners Associated mem- bershtp steps into the picture in the role of friends and admirers of the cops team. They will help in any capacity possible to make the season successful and to insure the SneceS- sary equipment for the team
 Ralph DiPietr1 secretary of the Cleaners, has been named of a special committee to start the sea- son off encouragingly. He is being assisted by John P. Testa, vice. president, Ralph Thomas, a mem Der of the board of directors, John Pugliese, sergeant-at-arns, Ralph Brennan, Patsy Capella, Richard Varis, director, John Scozzafava Thomas zanauskas, Victor Guer- rera, director, Joseph Passaro, di- rector, and Gaetano Pasqua.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07

| fact that we are a democratic na- tion, and one may do as he sees it. Of course, 1t gives foreign na- ticns a lot of American money, but there is a certain element here that likes to take a chance
 as''It's My Opinion" feature of the Waterbury Democrat, was .in- augurAted to bring to readers the opinion of people In this conn lmunity on vital issues oR the day and problems of human interest. 'It's My Opinion" will appear again in the Waterbury Democrat tomorrow, when live people will be asked:
 sfsHow many nights out a week iS1 "a. married man entitled tor"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Passion Play Cast Honored

Mrs. John c. Walker, wife of the pastor, was elected president of the Passion Play which the Second Con- gregational Church will present next year at a social meeting of this years cast last night. One hundred and twenty-five attended the party at which the Rev. John c. Walker spoke.
 Other officers elected for next year follow:
 Director, Irving c. Spiers, presi- dent, Arthur Rogers, vice presi- dent, Alfred Baldwin, treasurer, Miss Mary Adgate, secretary. Charles Sumpf, chairman of prop critics, Mrs. Arthur Rogers, chair man of makeup. Howard Tracy, chairman of casting and personnel, Mrs. Irving Spiers, chairman of costumes and George Sumpf, chair man of stage properties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Arrest Ends
 ForNewsmen |InMunchurio
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD

Changchun, May 0(UP)-FlVe American and three Chinese Ma tionalist war correspondents were able to leave Communist Mapchuria today for Mukden on a U. s. Army plane after being held 18 days in house arrest on suspicion of being capitalistic spies.
 Permission to depart represented a political somersault by Commun- ist leaders here who four days ago suddenly allowed Us to walk around the city without guards and enter tained us at lavish meals.
 The turnabout policy occurred four days after we five Americans protested to Chinese a Communist leader Mao Tse Tung against our detention.
 Incidents Reported
 But during our house arrest pe- riod which began April 16, while the battle of Changchun still was raging, we underwent 8 series of international incidents, a few of which might have ended by some of our number getting shot.
 The incidents were mainly due to the Communist conviction that the United States, through lend lease and naval transport of Nationalist troops, is helping Chiang Kai-shek take over Manchuria from the Rus SianS.
 We five Americans believe that we were the victims of a grave in- ternational situation in which Chi neSe Communists already political ly attached to the Soviets, are de- veloping enmitY to the United States.
 Our position also was worsened by Russian statements here that at least 18 and possibly 9 Soviet civ- ilians have been assasSinated in the battle for Changchun by retreating Nationalists who were also charged with having performed sex mutila- tions on the corpseS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Hospital
 Bulletins

Struck over the heead with tavern stool during an argument in 8 Naugatuck tavern last night, Earl Davis, 34, of Prospect Street, Union City, was reported to be in good condition today at Water bury Hospital where he is un- der treatment for a fractured skull.
 The condition of two-year-old Kenneth J. McNeill of 18 Scully Street was reported to be good today at St. Mary's Hospital where he was admitted yesterday for treatment of a possible fractured skull. Police said the child was struck by 8 car while playing near his home. No arrest was made.
 After a fall on porch steps yesterday, Mrs. Ida Meyer, 83, of 70 East Clay Street, was admit ted to Waterbury Hospital for treatment of a fractured left hip. Her condition was reported as good today.
 Two youngsters, bitten by dogs yestereday, were discharged after treatment at St. Mary's Hospital. The two were: Three-year-old Charles Hankey, of 147 Washing ton Avenue. bitten in the face, and Thomas Fernandes, 8 of 62 River Street. bitten in the right leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Naugatuck Freemen Vote Two Mill Tax Increase

Immediately afterwards the mc- ton to graht increases to naunlcipe1 employees and to provide for Service for Veterans Center, as presented by Miss Moroney, was carried by 8 decided majority of the freemen present.
 Refutes InGnua4loans
 The meeting was punctuated by a prepared statement read by Mar. tin Lucas commander of Gold Star Post, Catholic War Veterans, which refuted assertions and insinuationS regarding the administration o< Service for Veterans Center. MT. Lucas stated that the various vets erans' organizations were unaninl- ously in favor of the present ad- ministration for Service for Veter~ ans Center and found nothing wrong with either Mrs. Ford Wul- feck. the office. administrators, CT the fact that she was neither . vet~ eran or a native of Naugatuck. Mr. Lucas praised Mrs. Wulfeck's apil- ity as administrator and explained why she should remain in her pres ent position.
 MT. Lucas was supported h his statements by George B. Lewis. commander of the American Le- zion and Harold Lewis, Jr., com mander, V. F. w.
 The greatest display of approval or disapproval on any item during the evening was expressed on an issue that was not directly involved | in the voting of the freemen. MT. Lucas statement in behalf of the office administrator of Service for Veterans was received with an out burst of spontaneous applause.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Charges Filed

West Hartford, May 2. (UP)- Charges of unfair labor practices were filed today against the Niles Bement-Pond Company by U.E.-- C.I.O. Union officials who alleged that the company had interferred with its activities and failed to bargain collectively.
 The action followed a company announcement that tits final wage offer is in effect" and urging the 2,5OO strikers to return to work Wednesday and next Monday.
 The union called upon its mem bers to report for picket duty to- morrow and Police Chief Walter A. Sandstrom said an extra de- tail would be assigned to the plant.
 Meanwhile, the State Board or Mediation and Arbitration was to resume today its negotiations ef- forts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
.U.N.R.R.A. Goal Set

Hartford, May }. tUP)-GOv. K. E. Baldwin said today that Connecticut's goal in the JUN. R.R.A. national drive to relieve the famine-stricken countries was $500. 900.
 The States campaign will open May 12 and continue through June 5, he said. The goal, said the Governor, represents "at least one can of food for every man, woman and child i'm the State"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
~ Police Exay,1s Being Corrected

Examinations recently taken by 7l members of the Police department who hope to be promoted, are now
 in the process of correction by Psychologist Edward Ricciuti, who
 planned the exams and gave them
 to the men. Mir Ricciuti said re-
 suits of the exams should be ready for Police officials within two weeks. Sixteen sergeants and S5 patrol- men took the written examinations at Crosby High School April l8. They seek to be promoted to vacan- cies in lieutenant and sergeant posi-
 tions, two in the former and four
 in the latter.
 E, The men, in addition to the psy- ,holcgist exam, will be required tt 9ass other tests given by the Board of Police Commissioners
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
T.vo Held for Trial

NewingtOn, May ]. (UP)-Ar- rested on breaking and entering charges, Robert w. Varney, Ns 8 NewingtOn dairy truck driver, and Frank Grxywna, S5, Hartford factory worker, were held today for trial i'm town court May 13.
 State Police said the men were resonsibIe for the robbery Of about 10 homes" in Whethers- field, Newington and New Britain, and that considerable loot had been recovered, including some jewelry Grzywna had given 3 slri friend.
 Varney was placed under $2,5OO bond and Grzywna under $5,OOO bond pending trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Neus Of Connecticut
Pardon Granted

Wethersf1eld. May 2. (UP)- Harry s. Roberts, 50, Springef1ld, vt., sentenced to life imprisonment Feb. 4, 1887, for killing his Hart ford landlord, was granted a con- ditional pardon today by the Board of Pardons, subject to approval of the parole board.
 Roberts was convicted by three superior court judges of having mortally wounded Joseph J. Chin igo during and argument over pay ment for electriSlc current supplied the two men on @ common meter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
.Y Public Speaking Club Plans Picnic

Miss Mary L. Martin will be hos tess at 8 combined meeting of the Tuesday Twelve" and the Executive Board of the Waterbury Public Speaking Club of the Y.M.C-A. at 30 Leavenworth Street tonight at 7:45. The group will make plans for club meeting tt the Y.M.C.A on May i4 and for the annual picnli to be held in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Wilson Auxiliary
 To Install Officers

Joint installation ceremonies of Wilson Post, American Legion, and the Auxiliary will be held at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House tomorrow night at 8:3O. Post Com- rnander Joseph 0. Hazel and auxi- liary president, Mrs. Elmer Rhine hart will conduct the ceremonies.
 Wilson Post will also initiate new members ct the exercises. Guest speakers will include Atty. Cornelius McKane and Charles Nrntman. Mayor John Monagan has been invited to address the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Attempted Breok At Post Office

Following a reported attempt to burglarize the Post Office some time during the past week, de- tectives were assigned today to investigate. Post Office officials reported the lobby doors are open all during the night while several persons work in rear offices. They said, however, that the, Finance Office window, showed evidence of an attempt to break into 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Valley Federation Elects Liebeskind

Harry LiebeSkind wa selected vice. president of the Connecticut Valley Federation of Reform Congrega- tions at the second annual confer ence at The Elton Sunday. Sam uel Greenberg was voted to mem- bership nthe executive commit tee. Both are members of the Temple Israel Congregation, host at the conference.
 Speakers at the session included Dr. Maurice Eisendrath, national director of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, Rabbi David Polish and Peter Trier of Temple Israel. Representatives of 'congre- gations in Bridgeport, Hartford New Haven, Springfield and Pitts field, Mass. attended the confer ence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Helen M. Hogan Buffalo Delegate

Mss Helen M. Hogan, president of the Waterbury Teachers Associa- ton, will be the local delegate to the National Edsication Association convention in Buffalo July Is. She was named delegate at meeting of the representative council of the local organization last night.
 The council Is scheduled to meet Thursday Afternoon at { to hear an address by Dr. Raymond Fay of Hartford, state research director, on the subject, Preachers Salary Schedules
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Dorothy Strain
 Askinq Divorce

Dorothy Beauregard Strain oi Woodbury filed divorce action in Superior Court today against Emil Strain of Mt. Carmel -Hamden. They were married Dec. l2, 1888, and the plaintiff claims her husband became intolerably cruel Jan. l, 19S5. She seeks alimony and permission to use her maiden name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07

thing wrong with 1t at all. If the Rripe is against the money going to Ireland or out of the country, we should remember were all very happy when the prize is won Dy someone. in. this country and the
 money comes back here"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Another Victim,

Westport, May 7.-(UP)-A fourth victim was listed today as result of . fire and explosion In a trailer truck last week.
 Fire Chief Francis L. Dennert, 55, died from burns and shock sustained in fighting the blaze on the vehicle which was loaded with nyIOn yarn and rubber cern- ent. Two other flremen and the truck tdriver also were killed.
 A voluntary fund to pay ex- penses of other firemen still hes pitalized was set up at the an- nual town meeting last night. A special meeting may be held later to decide whether the town should assume the expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07

q think 50. It gives Aneri- cans a lot of fun and after an,.h 4l doesn't m e a n very, much to the average fellow. If he doesn't spend it on Lottery, he'll spend 1t on something else. T Mnvagk aAM anu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
} MARTIN CALVIN,
 Sales Representative @ Wolcott Street:
Dehil ite ly

in-.tlnis country. Americans love to Sage a chance. Personally, I don't tissnk there's an American who 0Uesn't get a big kick out of talk inr q chance whether It's penny ayite or a national lottery. One dol Iart' doesn't mean much to the aver age American.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
LILLIAN GIITLrOLE, Factosy Wsrkef, 7 2. :. '. |, Ts7 Baldwin Street:

T don't know. s ome people like to partici- pate in them, and others don't like them. So l think national lotteries should be permit t e d and let people
 make their own choice. Person ally I don't think Aneri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
IO,9S3 Discharged

West Hartford, May T. (UP)- The total discharged from the armed forces in April for Connec- ticut was 10.083, State Selective Service Director John F. Robinson reported today. This trirgs. the grand to ! for the stat to 6,2ss Robinson said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Time Stands Still

Hartford, May '. '. (UP)-The wind blows hard herein fact hard enough to stop clock.
 Gusts as high as 60-miles-an- hour set up such, vibrations in the old State House Tower that the venerable timepeace threw up its hands and quit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
ONE OF LONGEST

N Quebec bridge is one of the long est cantilever spans in the world It provides rail and road crossings Of the St. Lawrence river near Quehec city, Quebec, Canada. and provides sufficient clearance fol ocaan-going vessels. NY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07

Personally I think 1t is all right. All that is invested is $l and we get thousands back. People req Il y spend no more at g, carnival, . bingo game, or on a nights amuSe m e n t. There appears Co ha mnfJaivr0