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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
CityFiIes Reply to Tox PIointiffs
 Volidotion Act
 In Assembly Cited
 As Moin Defense

valldation of the city revaluation program by the General Assembly was made the special dnfenes by the City of Waterbury today in the Su- perior Court tax revaluation suit of Attorney John n. Cassidy and g other property owners.
 In it's special defense, which was incorporated into the answer filed today, the city points out that the General Assembly enacted validat- ing act relating to the tax assess ments May l7. and that the Cover nor signed it May % and transmit ted 1t to the Secretary of State. A copy of the act was entered In the case files as a defendants exhibit
 The brief defense statement mere. ly lists the number of the validating bill, and quotes the title, "An act validating the revaluation of tax- able property in the City of Water. bury and the levy, assessment and review by the Board of Tax Review of taxes upon the Grand List of io45 in said city"
 The remainder of the answer con. sIsts mainly Of a general denial of the allegations of the taxpayers who seek voiding of the latest tax assess ments in their entirety.
 Only thot portion of the complaint is admitted in which the platntifia state that "Jenks claims to Dc an assessor in the City of Waterbury under an appointment by the Mayor of the City of Waterbury by virtue uf the Charter of said city"
 The ulaintiffs earlier had filed q motion asking for q judgment bee cause of failure of the city to tne an answer or other pleading. Tae motion had been scheduled for 2 nearing before Judge Thomas E' Troland ct tomorrow's short calen- car session. It is expected to De tak- en off the assignment list, in view of the filing of the answer today.
 Aldro Jenks, tax assessor, and Tax Collector Humbert Mangini were named defendants in the suit, which was filed March 2i.
 In addition to seeking voiding of new assessments, the taxpayers seek a judgment declaring the 1924 Grand List to be the valid one.
 The city's papers were entered by Corporation Counsel Maurice T. Healey, Assistant Corporation Coun- sel John Membrino, and Attorney William B. Fitzgerald. special attor- ney for the city in the tax revalua- ton suits. The plaintiffs are Tepre- sented by Attorney Alfred Ffnkel- stein, Attorney Walter ". Sulyth, and Attorney Cassidy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
SperryHeod Called Duto 
 Could Find No
 Bosis foF Lowering E in Waterbury

The critical report hy former Navy Commander John D. oorrigan which cost the Waterbury Tool Division of vickers. Inc, it's Navy "E" flag in September, is42, vas not justined. it was testified in D. g. District Court at New York yester- day by Thomas A. Morgan, chair man of the board of the Sperry Corporation. He said he told Cor rigan at the time that the report was ''untruthfur and was mot based on facts"
 Mir. Morgan, appearing as Gov ernment witness in the trial of Corrigan and Robert H. Wells, who are charged with defrauding the Government in the inspection of Navy contractors, said he told Cor- rigan that he had full confidence in the management and set-up of Waterbury Tool. (vickers is a ssab- sidiary of the Sperry Corporation.
 Following a report by Corrigan after an inspection made in June. 1922. Mfr. Morgan said he spent several days here to study plant operations and could find no basis for the report. Wells. he said, then sought to sell the services of the industrial engineering firm of Corrigan. Osburne & Wells. . In September, iol2, Mir. Morgan testified. he went to the Navy De- partment for a conference after hearing that the Navy ''E" rating was in danger of being withdrawn. He said he told Navy officials he did not see "how a man could write such a report"
 Corrigan told him, "It's too bad you don't understand these thing" ," the witness related.
 MT. Morgan said he informed CoErigan that the latter was either unaware of the facts or was 'de- liberately trying to do some dam age"
 Late in iea2, AEr. Morgan testified, he told Wells that he had no need for the services of his firm because there were industrial engineers in his own organization. Early in le44, he said. he received sales letters from Wells.
 Asked under cr0Gs-examination if he attached some evil signtf- canoe" to the letters, Mr. Morgan replied: That depends on what you mean by evil"
 On Monday, opening day of the trial, Walter M. Pohl. former vice. president and general manager of Waterbury Tool. testified @aat Com mander corrigan had filed an ad- verse report on the company after the services of his industrial engi- neerlng firm had been rejected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21

OEAy SatO VOOays
 Seventy-four projects were halted in the State for violation of CPA regulations.
 Torrington had the greatest num- Der of violations with seven residen- tial jobs and one commercial proj- ect halted. Complete valuation of the residential work was set at S65,- 300 and the one commercial job was valued at s6,000.
 Three residential constructions were suspended in Naugatuck. The completed valuation was set at e20, 500. A commercial project halt cd at West Cheshire was valued at q, 900.
 Many In Foundation Stage
 waterburys two residential con- structions which violated CPA rules were valued at 3i2.oO0.
 Mfr. Brownell explained that the value of the construction actually accomplished when the stop-order was issued was considerably lower
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21

than the completed valuation.
 Tn most cases, the warning order to stop further construction was issued when only the foundation of Q building has been erected. The CPA Issued the orders as soon as the violation comes to its attention, Brownell said.
 Of the 74 illegal construction jobs in the State, s7 were residential at ese7 $50, and i7 were commercial at SIG, ,773.
 Bulldegs Warned
 When CPA investigators uncover a violation of the construction or- der, telegraras are sent to the bulld- CTS and contractors warning them that any further work in violation of the order would be considered willful and subject to criminal pros- ecttlon," Brownell stated. In % per- cent of the eases there is no are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
Murray Soys No Strikes Anticipated
 Reusher Suggests
 $l2,000. 900 Chest
 ln Woues Eiohf

Atlantic City, ~. J., Nov. 2l--tUP) President Walter P. Reuther of tho United Auto Workers today urged the CI.O. convention to provide a war chest of el2.c90, 900" to fight for new wage increases. but he failed to receive support from President Phillip Murray who said that there is no threat of strikes in the offing. l"
 Both spoke just prior to unani- nous adoption of a resolution caii- ing for substantial wage increases to offset Q 25 percent loss in take-home pay since April. i945. despite last Winters pay boost.
 We are not running around this nation with a club in our hands in- tent upon beating the people in to state of submission" Murray said Some delegates believed this was a reference to the coal walkout called by President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers (A.FLD
 To Present Formal Request
 T say to the employers O. this nation let's fix up this national economy of ours; come on, be de- cent; let's sit around the bargaining table and arrive at mutually satis- factory wage agreements without resort to strike" he said.
 We are going to present to em- ployers a formal request for wage increases. Tn so doing we are not jeopardizing our national economy. There is nothing in them that will agitate an inflationary movement.
 we believe that American busi- ness is now extracting enough pro- fits from the people to enable them to make substantial wage increases without inflationary price in- creaSes."
 Murray hinted that the C.I.O. de- mands may amount to more than e2,O0O, 600 900 in wage increases.
 Criticlxes Sloan
 The employer interests in this country are making too much money for their own good-for the good of this country he said. What we are asking is bread, but ter, education, cultural opportun- ities. music in the home. pictures oEi the wall. carpets on the fioor-a better standard of living"
 If the American workers had a good case last Winter. they have much better case today by reason of the fact that their conditions are much worse than they were in April, l04S."
 Murray attacked Alfred P. Sloan. chairman of the board of general Motors Corporation for a recent speech which Murray asserted ''con- stituted a threat of economic war and no doubt Sloan is girding his Joins for an economic war" .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
Thugs Wound |UN Delegate

New York, Nov. als--(uRD ~0reg- cEy 6tadnik, a an uiTaiuian deIe- gate to. the United Nations. wn6 wounded in the khigh early 1naaE during the hoidup of a Manhattan delieafessen.. He waa taken to noaseRaII Hee@ pltal where hls condition waH ED-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
Robinson ToTryAnew Office
 Refuses to Give
 Up Viee-pFesideney
 On cI0 Council
(Speclal Co The Democrat

Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. 2i - CI.O. leaders were still striving to- day to avoid floor fight tomorrow by seeking b induce President Reid Robinson of the Mine, Mnl & Smell ter Workers Union to withdraw as Q candidate for. reelection as one of nine vice-presidents. However, though several key figures ct the convention said yesterday afteEnoun that Robinson would wIth6xsM see has since announHed tli1S ii4 B 1s fnitely candidate for election to . 10th term.
 Robinson's supporters from the extreme Left wing today threatened a reprisal move in the form of Q campaign against the reelection Of Secretary-Treasurer James B. Carey unless the fight against Robinson is halted. Carey is a leading anti. Communist.
 The leader of the drive against Robinson, President Emil Rieve of the Textile Workers Union, insists that right wdngers have the votes to beat Robinson if the fight goes to the floor tomorrow.
 We're against Robinson solely because we want honest leadership" !" declared Rieve, in 6 reference to Robinson's alleged attempt to bor- row es,0O0 from an employer of M.M.S.W. members.
 It is reported that President Philip Murray, who is anxious to avoid a floor fight on the Robinson can- didacy, talked personally. to the M.Ms.w. president and made ref- erence to the anti Communist strength being built up against him.
 Local observers attach signif- canoe to the fact that C.I.O. Secre- tary- y-Treasurer Carey is reported a target for a move by Robinson sup- porters. Carey is a close associate of John ,. Driscoll, Connecticut C.I.O. secretary. who has been a leading opponent of Robinson and his alleged Communist Jennings. Carey and Driscoll are both strong ly anti Communist.
 Robinson's leadership has been opposed by a large group within the M.MS,W. and his apparent re-eiec- ton as president will be contested when the unions canvassing coEn- mittee meets in Chicago beginning Dec. 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21

Washington, Nov. 2l.-- (UP)-The Government turned to the courts today to ask that John L. Lewis be punished for failing to prevent the nationwide strike launched early this morning by his 400, 900 soft coal miners.
 A source close to President Truman indicated the Justice Department would notify the U. S. district court here that Lewis had defied its no-strike injunction. That could bring Lewis a jail sentence for con- tempt of court.
 The next move may be criminal proceedin1s against Lewis under the smith, C0nnaliy Act. which carries maximum penal ties of. sS,O00 fine and a year in prison.
 Study Treasury Tieup
 The Justice Department also was reported studying the possibility of court action to tie up the 3,00O, 900 treasury of Lewis United Mine Workers. However, the union does not pay strike benefits in a national walkout and such payments are forbidden anyway by the Smith Connally Act. 6
 The strike began ct midnight throughout the soft coal fields and first reports indicated 1t was vir- tually 100 percent effective.
 It was war between the Govern ment and Lewis. and Lewis knew it. He was willing to risk jail rather than surrender. He was risking also the possible destruction of his place in the labor movement. But he was betting that he would come out more powerful than ever.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21

Hartford, Nov. 2i - (UP) Democratic Assemblyman Thomas supina. Ashford. who started a planned 4i-day sit- down strike in the hall of the House at high noon yesterday in behalf of a State henus for veterans. decided he wold quit at 5 P. M.. today becase he couldn't get cooperation from the janitor."
 T almost frD2e to death last night" he complained. Tt was as cold in the hall of the House as 1t was cutside.s 1.
 Despite the fact that he had three heavy blankets. the leg-'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
New Jet-propelled Fighter Successful

StratfoGM, Nov. 2i-(UP)-A. new jet-propelled fighter plane said to be able to do well over 800 miles an hour" was pronounced a success today.
 The Navy Department said that the plane, built by the Chance Vought Aircraft Division of the United Aircraft Corporation. had successfully completed it's first flight tests.
 The XF6U-i, as the new plane will be known, was designed for carrier operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
Supina to Quit Strike;
 Nearly Freezes in Hau

islator said he spent ''Inost of the night walking the floor to keep warm"
 suplna said that "after 6 P. M., and until e:30 4. M.. there is practically no heat in the place. I know. I went downstairs early this morning to check the boilers. Most of them weren't being used"
 The Ashford law-maker wasn't discouraged by the 'freeze-out," however. He said that he had ssaccugupllshod his purpose" in bringing the bonus issue ''before che people once moco.v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
Tickets at Democrat

Tickets for the Waterbury Indies -ToErington Redskins foot ball game Sunday ak Municipal Stadium. the proceeds of which will benefit the Waterbury Para- plegic Fund organized for local war victims of paralysis can be purchased ct the Sports De- partlnent of Tine Waterbury Democrat any time before Sat- urday noon. The cost per ticket is one dollar (9l). tax included. The Indies and Redskins are meeting for the third time. Each has Naa Q game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
State Plans To Aid Education Program

New Britain, Nov. 2i-(UP)- A State aid program in edHca- ton. which will cost plenty" and require . new tax, was be- ing prepared today for suhmis- sion to the i047 legislature.
 The program was revealed by State Education Commissioner Al0nz0 c. Grace. His depart ment proposed to have the State provide aid for education in towns and cities much as the Federal Government plan for giving education funds to states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
100000 MINERS QUIT PITS
John L. Lewis Defies Anti strike Injunction
Coal Supplies Day of Strike

Washington. Nov. 2l--(Up)-- Facts and figures of the soft coal supply picture as outlined by Secretary oe Interior ]. A. Krug and Civilian Production Admin. istrator John D. Small:
 Total supply of coal on hand s7,O00, 900 tons.
 How long will the coal lastp-- se to ee days,
 Soft coal sllpplieA held by re. tailers Coc&. lD--enough for i2 days.
 Number of mines affected 2,250.
 Their average weekly produc. tion-i0,s ,s56, 900 tons.
 Total days supply of coal for major industries as of Oct. 1; electric, power utilities, 70; by. product cokeovens, 23: steel and rolling mills, sb; cement mills, al: railroads, 90; others. 5s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
Late NeUS Bulletins
FRANCE BACKS SOVIET PROPOSAL

Lake Success, N. Y., Nov. 21-(UP)-France today supported Soviet proposal that the United Nations dis close the size and locations of their armed forces and air and naval bases outside their own countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
CHINA GIYES sUPPORT TO U. s. PLAN

Lake Success, N. r.. Nov. 2l-(UP)-China today threw it's support behind the United States proposal that United Nations members reveal the size of all their armed forces at home and abroad and denea that the presence of U S. forces in China has caused friction
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
A.A.F. TO KEEP VIGIL OVER ALPS

Paris, Nov. 2l-(UP)-Army officials reported late today that nightl0ng air watch will be maintained over the French Italian Alps in hopes of spoting signal flares from the American transport plane which crash landed with II aboard in the Alps two days ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
Govern R1nent Studies Court Proceedings
 Could Bring UNIV
 Leader Joil Term
 For Contempt BULLETIN

Washington, Nov. al.-~CUP) -Justlce Department attorneys expected Co 60 into court around 2P. N. EST, e seek contempt action against John [. Lewis, it was learned today. They still were preparing papers h the case at 1l.1S A. N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
CPA Suspends Area Projects
IA Illegal Construction Jobs Halted in Upper, Lower Valley

Fourteen illegal construction projects in Waterbury, Torrgon Napgatuck and West Cheshire ordered tc suspended stage by the Civilian Production Adminstra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-21
WoIkouts 100 Percent Effective
 Anthracite Cool
 Dissers Leave
 Work in Sympathy

Fittsbt1rgh, NOV. &A-- (UP) John L. Lewls' United Mine Workers quit work in the natiOn's soft coal fields today in defi- ance of the Government and sympathy strikes swept Pennsylvania's big anthracite fields.
 Virtually every one of the 2,250 Government operated mines scattered over % states was closed as the U.M.W.'s 100000 bituminous workers backed up Lewis declaration that their agreement to mine coal for the Government was ended.
 The sympathy movement in the hard coal fields gained momentum and threatened to closs most Of pennsylvaniais 33s anthra- cite collieries. If Che 7s,0oo anthra- cite miners joined the work stop- page. a daily production Of 2osl0oo tons-principal source of heating fuel for the East Coast, would be cut of. More than 10000 had quit Work by mid-mornine.
 Supplies subnsFmal There was no strike can. Lewis refusal to comply with q Federal court order 6e retract his statement of Nov. IS that the Government union contract was void e of mid- night was enough for the miners.
 The soft coal shutdown was the second within nine months and came as the nation faced Winter with subnoEmal stockpiles.
 The work stoppages were spun- taneous. There were no pickets nk the mines and only necessary main- tenance men entered UM.W.-cr- ganizd pits Production was limited
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Evening star., 1946-02-04
HOUSES WANTED TO RENT tcens.,. i.

Army II, col, wife. child, 81 yrs. desire
Eli FHt COWS AT sao sS sv Soo Service s
ex,navai of1cer, urgently desires or
bedroom furn. or unfurn. house. after 20
menths ne SysTseaS; & saa mos rent in .dsance
URGENTLY NEEDED By representative
major auto manufacturer, 2-3-bedroom nn-
f,irn; house within 25-mi. radius Wash.
esS rsf.rsess ssiSasd UNI sss7
DESPERATELY NEEDED By native resi-
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bsGs and slsspinF porch no children
Phone DE. 4395 Sunday or MA. llO2 dur
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ssausintsd with his wife & and meet his
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Evening star., 1946-02-04
HOUSES WANTED 70 RENT.

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Evening star., 1946-02-04
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