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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14
Death Of Sen. CuIhane Is Mourned By Many
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I the Senate for the untimely death of Mir. Culhane,
 It was in this year preceding the city elections that Senator Culhane practically single e-handed defeated the efforts of the Citizens Good Government association to have the city manager plan adopted here, In 0 "one-man" radio campaign he battled the proposition and in broadcasts pointed out the deflcien- cles of the plan. The public refer endum held was Q vlndlcation of his opinions.
 Governor His Guest
 Tn his determined campaign to succeed himself in 1940 MT. Culhane was supported by the Progressive Democratic association, Q group of prominent Democrats, who later sponsored the testimonial dinner for Governor Robert A. Hurley. That event was made the subject of Q statewide controversy, but 1t served to Illustrate that George T. Culhane held the confidence of friends and admirers. He had supported Robert Hurley as candidate for the gu. bernatorial nomination and when elected governor, MT. Hurley acc cepted the invitation to come here as the guest of honor at a special banquet. His visit lacked the official sanction of the local Democratic party,
 The Progressive Democratic as. sociation will hold Q special meet- ing tonight at 48 Center street to complete arrangements for paying @ tribute to their late leader and for attending the final obsequies.
 Bank Ofilclal
 MT. Culhane was formerly Q di- rector and teller of the Merchants Trust company and was well versed in laws on state banking. Of late years he owned and operated the George T, Culhane Co, Inc, invest- ment securities, Prior to his bank ing experiences he was associated with his late father -in-law, Michael T, Keeley, in the management of industrial plants and general con. struction work. One of the several buildings erected by the company was the Wilby high school.
 Made Friendships
 Throughout these various phases of business enterprise MT. Culhane formed the friendship of scores of the city's best known business and professional men. The latter came to know and appreciate at close range his remarkable business abil- ity, his honesty and his sincerity, These virtues were among MT Gull hane's assets in later political acc tivities. It was his overwhelmingly desire for efficient government that led him Into frequent political bat- ties, but even his most severe crit- ic and adversary admitted that George T. Culhane was actuated by sincere motives. And all paid tribute to his warm- -hearted sympathies, his genial personality and social at- tainments.
 MT. Culhane was a fourth degree Knights of Columbus and Q mem Der of the Benevolent Order of Elks, Tn the former organization he took part in various activities and served as member of Sheridan
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Local Leader Of
 Labor At Head
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The decision to table, which is not debatable, was taken at a Re- publican caucus late yesterday. The party membership voted unani- mously to sidetrack the bill.
 The Senate passed the bill with out a dissenting vote about three weeks ago, hailing 1t as 0 milestone In the history of labor legislation in Connecticut,
 It was not yet known what GOV. Hurley would do in view of the lat est developments on. the labor rela- uons act, one of his so-called must" bills for this session. Some reports were the Republican re- jection would be a major Demo- cratic campaign feature.
 Meantime, the Senate passed Gov. Hurley'S milk control reform bill almost without an opposing voice and sent 1t to the House, where action may | taken Friday. The bill sets minimum price to farmers, but places dealers in cotn- petition with each other for the consumer. Aim of the measure was to reduce the price of milk to the buyer.
 Milk Bill Favored
 The House, however, has a favor able report on the milk bill differ ing in several instances from the senate version. One chief dispute is over the equalization section, wherein equal payments to farmers in specified marketing areas were provided.
 The House public health and safety committee made 6 favorable report on the birth control bill, probably the result of severe pres sure by organized advocates of the measue. This measure also may be taken up Friday.
 The Senate committee was ex-
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way department may be undertaken soon with the reappolntment of Commissioner William J. Cox by Gov Hurley, it was reported today.
 disappointment of Cox was unex- pected in political circles, but it was reported the governor took the action because he could not find Q suitable man to replace the former Yale professor.
 It was rumored the governor and Cox reached an agreement on cer. tain changes to be made soon in the roads bureau. Appointment of a new deputy was certain, as Elmer O. weldon, West Hartford, the present aid to Cox, has petitioned for retire. ment after Si years service. Weldon has been under fire for several years.
 Meantime, there were reports in the state Senate that sentiment was rising against the confirmation of Cox. It was known some discussions were already under way among sen- ators of both parties with view to beating down confirmation.
 Confirmation of other major corn- n1issioners nominated by Gov. Hurley was expected.
 The governors direct nominations for liquor and athletic commissioner were not made with the major group yesterday, and may not be forthcoming until after the legisla- ture adjourns.
 Two additional superior court judgeship nominations were expected as soon as the legislature confirms the elevation of Superior Court Judge Edwin O. Dickenson to the supreme court and the renomina. ton of Judge Alfred c. Baldwin.
 Common pleas judges and persona mel director nominations will be made about May 23.
 Eddie Bracken cuts his hair dif-
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councils degree team, which exem- plifled the major degree of the order in various parts of the state, His energetic efforts were made the mat ter of ofiicial record in the K, of c,
 Life Story Cited
 The life story of the ex-senator may becited as an illustration of his unusual talents and his perseverance,, He was born in Danhury on Novem- Der 17, 1892, a son of John and Ann (Shalvoy) Culhane, well known and highly respected residents of the Hat Town. He was the fourth child In Q family of ten. He attended St. Peters parochial school for a few years, but left at the age of IA to enter upon an apprenticeship as Q hat maker. On his 18th birthday he received his union credentials, a card showing his membership in the United Matters of America, It be- came 0 lifelong membership.
 MT. Culhane came to Waterbury about 1918. The following year he married Miss Janet F. Keeley, Three children blessed their union, Sophie, Michael and Ann. They and Mrs. Culhane survive.
 Also by five sisters, Mrs. John Egan of Bridgeport, Mrs. Harold Grove, Mrs. David Lane and Miss A. Marie Culhane, all of Danbury and Miss Edith Culhane of Bridge port; three brothers, Edward of Mt. Vernon, N. r., John and Francis Culhane of Danbury.
 1ntimates also knew and esteemed George T. Culhane as an ideal hus- band and father. He was an excep- tionally devoted family man and his attachment to 1t provided the inspiration today for veritahle flood Of telegrams of condolences from all sections of the state to the bereaved members.
 The funeral of Ex-Senator Cul- hane will be held Friday morning at 9:16 o'clock from his residence 75 Euclid vaenue to St. Margaret's Church ct 10 o'clock. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated burlal WILL DC n new St. JoSeph'S cemetery.
 Governor Hurley
 Governor Robert A. Hurley: "f was very much shocked to hear of the death of my good friend, George Culhane. It Is a truly great loss to the State.
 "He was a man who was sin- cerely devoted to the interest of Connecticut; he was a man who dedicated his life to public ser vice; he was the staunch support CT of many pieces of reform legis- lation which we now have on our statute books. Through his three terms In the Senate he was a consistent advocate of reform and he will be remembered for the Bank Receivership Act and many other important measures.
 T wish to express not only my personal sorrow but also speak for the State Government in mourn- Ing his death."
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curb strikes.
 The bill is one on the must program of Gov Robert A. Hurley and already has passed the Senate
 Measure Tabled
 The House, shortly after the pockets staged their march and then filed into the House galleries voted to table the measure-an ac. tton tantamount to killing 1t this session.
 Majority Leader William L. Had- den, R., Orange, announced that "an insurmountable wave of opposi- tion has arisen against this bill. It is Q good bill. I am for 1t. The criticism against 1t is unwarranted, but despite my stand Repuhll- can caucus almost unanimously vot- ed to table the bill"
 Rep, Nicholas J. Tomassetti, D., New Britain, q labor organizer, voted against the tahling and arose to explain his vote.
 Tt is not a labor relations act" he asserted, "and organized labor was prepared to debate the question on the floor. Labor wants q labor relations act but did not receive that type of an act from the suh- committee"
 Rep, Walter Howe, R., Litchfleld, told the House that "the majority have felt that the bill represents a philosophy fundamentally wrong at the present time, & philosophy tend ing to divide employer and em- ploye. We now need a public pol icy to further unite employer and employe."
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Hugh M. Alcorn Ir.

Speaker of the House Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr: 'In his public life George T. Culhane was noted for his vigor for battling for causes in which he believed. His loss will be sorely felt, and I personally am saddened by the news of his death"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14
Senator Wm. Shea

Senator William J. Shea, Re- publican Minority Leader: Sen ator Culhane was @ conspicuous figure in the State and in the Senate during the time he served. I am deeply affected by the death
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14
Mayor scully

Mayor Vincent A. Scully: "The death of George T. Culhane has removed from our midst a very colorful, energetic and personable citizen. By reason of his forceful and dynamic personality, George Culhane made many friends dur ing his business career and whil, he represented the 18th Senatorial District In the Connecticut Legis- lature.
 "He had 0 capacity for work and public service that was unusual. I personally regret his passing and extend my sincere condol- ences to his breaved wife and family"
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Continued from Page D for married persons regarding mar riage problems and give them ao- cess to medical information and supplies conducive to health. Friday is not supposed to be given over to controversial issues in the Legislature, but the House will probably have one of the most exs citing days of the present session.
 Price of Gasoline
 Hartford, Conn, May i4.-(UP)- Gov. Hurley said today he would ask his newly-appointed state de- fense council to conduct an imSne. diate investigation into the rising price of gasoline.
 Gasoline prices went up one cent 0 gallon in most parts of the state today, and have risen from three to four cents e gallon in the past month.
 Said the governor: T will ask Col Fisher Estate defense director) tc look into 1t immediately and appoint a subcommittee to study the situa' tion."
 The governor also announced the appointment of John II. Goss. Wa. terbury, president of the scovin Manufacturing O., as Q new member of the council. He said another I1enl- ber would be named shortly.
 Seaton Endorsed
 Hartford, Conn, May l4.-tUPl-- A caucus of Litchfleld county Re- publican legislators has endorsed Frank J. seaton, Goshen, for reap. pointment as county commissioner.
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pe:ted to report the bill unfavor- ably. possibly today.
 New interest was displayed by the Senate in 0 proposal to levy s per cent tax on interest and divi- dends in the state, Q tax which would replace the present @ old age assistance tax.
 The bill was reported unfavorahly by the finance committee, but will be debated on the floor.
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Senator Edward P. Egan: "As a colleague of Senator Culhane in the Senate during the 1889 Ses- sion I came to know him intimate ly, and to have a high regard for his great talents as a legislator. He was an untiring worker In the interests Of the City and State; and both City and State suffers & severe loss in his passing"
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Continued from Page D for the new trade schools was made available, the commissioner would favor, of course, the expension pro- gram as well,
 In the meantime proponents of the Waterbury and New Haven school appropriations are hopeful of securing funds without having to delve into the budget item for expansion of the existing schools.
 Tn Waterbury $500,000 is sought from the state for a trade school, although 1t is believed that con- siderably less than that would be acc ceptable to city authorities. The city has already been granted per mission to sell $100,000 in bonds as its share of the project. The re- maindsr of the money would be pro- vided from the David Porter trust fund created many years ago to establish a school in Waterbury. Land Is also included in this be- quest.
 State Highway Dept.
 Hartford, Conn, May 14.-(UP)- A reorganization of the state high
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REPUBLTCANs OPPOSE RILL

Hartford, Conn, May 14,--(UP)- House Republicans were ready to- day to table measure creating c state labor relations act in Connec- ticut, an action tantamount to kill- Ing the bill for this session.
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Senator M. V. Mansfield

Senator Ms V. Blafisheld
 Senator Michael V. Blansfield:
 Senator Culhane's many fine qualities won him the esteem and friendship of hundreds of people about the State. Much of the leg islation which he supported on behalf of the average man and woman of the State stands as a permanent monument to his mem- ory."
 Today in the General Assembly in Hartford the following resolution was presented by Senator Michael V. BlanSfield and by Representative Daniel J. Mahaney:
 Resolved by this Assembly:
 "The sympathy of the entire Senate and House of Representa- tlves Is extended to the wife and children of former State Senator George T. Culhane, who died at his home in Waterbury this m0rn- ing"
 Senator Culhane served 8 terms In the Senate, representing the 18th district, and was an active leader in the district which he SO ably and efficiently represented.
 His loss will be felt by all of the citizens of the state and par- tlcularly by his many friends and adherents of the 18th district.
 Be 1t further resolved that the clerks of the Senate and the House of Representatives are in- structed to send . copy of this resolution to Mrs. Janet M. Gull hane, widow of the deceased, Sem at0r George T. Culhane."
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Senator Edward Eran

of one who won many lasting
 friends during his public service"
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Eddie Bracken cuts his hair diff ferently for each role.
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TRADE SCHOOL
 LOOKS BETTER

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BIRTH CONTROL
 BILL COMING UP

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Evening star., 1941-04-29
HitIer's Fourteenth Capital

Since 1888 the armies commanded
by Adolf Hitler have brought under
Subjection no less than fourteen diff
ferent nations. For Czecho-S -Slovakia,
Poland, Norway, The Netherlands,
Belgium, France, Yugoslavia and
Greece it was necessary for Der
Fuehrer to fight, but resistance in
Denmark, Luxembourg, Hungary
Rumania and Bulgaria collapsed
when his war machine approached.
The total foreign area now occupied
is 767,305 square miles, or more than
three times the 182,471 square miles
composing the Reich Estimates of
the aggregate population dominated
by the NaziS approximate 152,00O,0O0
people or nearly twice the 100000
registered citizens of Germany.
However, the countries not con-
quered and the governments not
coerced are infinitely more impor-
tant in relation to the final ac-
counting which eventually must be
recorded. Athens has fallen and the
SWaStika flag flies over the AcropoIis.
yet the spirit of democracy which
was born under the violet sky of
Attica is rampant as never before
in the independent communities of
the world. The very fact that free
dom is being attacked reminds mil
lions of men and women of its value
to them, Perhaps in years gone by
they had taken liberty for granted
not realizing fully that it must be
protected and guarded if it is to
flourish. The beleaguered inhabi-
tantS of Britain have learned the
precious lesson. Last week in far
New Zealand and Australia crowds
stood silent in the streets to hear
the news from a battlefront where
boys from down under" were dying
that great traditions might live.
In the United States the impact of
ponderouS realities is felt most
notably in Washington Here, where
all the earth is represented, the prog
reSS of Hitler's campaigns is watched
with a growing understanding of the
danger to civilization which they
constitute. This seat of the Federal
Union, established by Washington
and Jefferson on a classic pattern
has been called the Athens of the
West. It's founders thought of it so.
In the light of Hellenic experience
Evening star., 1941-04-29
HUGHESVILLE, Nd.

Dear Sir:
please correct your statement of April
Is in This and That about the robin s
nest being 'carelessly made affair
Examine one and you will find they
are master builders, beautifully woven
of dried grass, plastered smooth inside
with mud, then lined softly.
"A pair built in the English ivy on the
post at my front doorsteps last summer,
porch till the three babies flew away.
1 would not even have the awnings hung,
and shunted passage around back till
then.
And TO sit at the window and watch
them feeding the little ones was an in
teresting education.
The robins melody is better at dis
tance. To have to listen to that monot-
onous cheer up at 4:30 am. just under
your bungalow window-well could do
without it.
Il really look for your column every
evening. Keep up the good work
Very truly yours E. r. C..
"P. S-That nest is as firmly fastened
in the ivy as it was last summer"
Our correspondent is quite right about
the robins nest. We were thinking of
the nest of another bird. One some
times does that.
The robins nest is a thick bowl, made
of mud covered with leaves, twigs, grasses
ond st
paper All these are woven to make q
very nice nest, indeed The lining is
especially neatly done, being composed
OF the soft and finer grasses.
Sometimes the placing of the nest is
not good. 1t may be blown down in the
first heavy thunder storm Others,
however, are tightly tied down, as our
correspondent states.
The nest is often placed fairly close
TO the ground, where the fledglinas are
endangered The eggs mostly are in
patches of four or five, with occasionally
''robin's-egg blue" color
Usually two broods are produced, but
occasionally three
Birds nests make an interesting study,
but most of us must be content with
viewing the ones which are low. We
no longer possess boys climbing abilities.
1t is safer and much pleasanter to look
at the nests we can see easily.
Sometimes a nest is built in tree so
that it is easily observed from an up
stairs window.
Or porch may be selected. We have
known of instances where nests were
built over doorways, necessitating the
abandonment of that doorway for the
nesting season. This is the usual result.
1t is not often that a heartless person
refuses to give the birds right of way.
We have heard of a local builder who
refused to allow construction to go on in
that part of a new house where robins
had built nest. The rest of the build
ing went ahead according to schedule.
BY the time the builders got back to the
Evening star., 1941-04-29
Wants Pacifist Meetings
Suppressed Immediately.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
In answer to Kathleen Norris, whose
article entitled "Lindbergh Defended"
appeared in The Star for April 26, may
l say that a mass meeting arranged by
the America First Committee was held
in New York City and that its principal
speakers were Kathleen Norris, Senator
David I. Walsh and Col. Charles A.
Lindbergh.
There seems to be a difference of
opinion existing between Kathleen Nor
ris and Dorothy Thompson as to whether
there was any street fighting caused in
connection with the above mentioned
mass meeting. AS important as it is
that the streets in this country be free
from disturbances and rioting, how
much more important it is to weigh the
question, Why is it necessary and per-
missible to conduct such meetings in
this country at this time?"
The lease-lend bill passed both Houses
by an overwhelming majority and it
Immediately was signed by the President
of these United States. That ought to
settle the question as to where our Gov
ernment and the representatives of the
people stand on aid to Britain and the
other democracies in this world.
Why are permits issued for mass meet
ings that are held to Illustrate the
smooth working of our Government? Let
us stop all this nonsense at once
DAVID LEWIS.
Evening star., 1941-04-29

they sponsored the charters which
have furnished inspiration for the
democratic formulas of Central and
South American republics now
linked in opposition to the further
expansion of Nazi power.
But more than valiant determi-
nation to defend democracy is needed
today. With Athens, the first home
of government of the people, by the
people, for the people" occupied by
Hitler, it gradually is becoming clear
that he must be opposed wherever
he may choose to operate, regardless
of geography. If at last the decision
is to give universal expression to the
principle of the Monroe Doctrine,
Der Fuehrer will have only himself
to blame. He challenged all the sur
viving democracies when he struck
at Greece, and the fourteenth capi-
tai to surrender to his legions provi-
dentially may be the last to suffer
at his hands.
Evening star., 1941-04-29
Col. Lindberqh Resigns

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh's de-
cision to resign his commission in
the Army Air Corps Reserves will be
cause for regret on the part of those
who have held in high esteem his
professional qualifications as an
aviator. And yet, under the circum-
stances, it seems that he has taken
the only course open to him.
For some time, Colonel Lindbergh
has been in the front rank of those
who have criticized and opposed the
foreign policy of this administration.
And furthermore, he has probably
been the leading exponent of the view
that the dictatorS cannot be de-
feated, regardless of how much help
this country might give the British.
AS a private citizen in time of
peace, Colonel Lindbergh has an un-
deniable right to hold any opinion
that he pleaSeS and to advocate it in
any lawful manner that he sees fit.
Nor is there anything in Army regu-
lationS, so long as he is not on active
duty, to interfere with his exercise
of these rights while holding a Re-
serve commission. At the same time,
from practical standpoint, it would
seem that Colonel Lindbergh has
impaired his potential usefulness to
the Air Corps by his public advocacy
of his personal beliefs. If the
United States should enter this war,
what might be the effect on morale
of calling to active duty as a colonel
a man who had publicly proclaimed
his belief in the invinCibility of the
nation which presumably would be
our enemy?
In the absence of any evidence of
disloyalty on Colonel Lindbergh'S
part, it is most unfortunate that ad
ministration spokeSmen, by innuendo
If not directly, have sought to i'm
pugn his motives. By so doing, they
have weakened rather than strength
ened their position. And this same
conclusion applies with equal force to
those who have undertaken to de-