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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
EYRE SAFETY
 LAWS FLOUTED
Fire Protection Assn. Of. ficial Crlticlzes Public
 Bldg. Laws

Boston, Dec. i,--tupD -.R Robert g. Moulton, Technical Secretary of the National Fire Protection Assocla- tion,, said today that the Cocoanut Grove night club fire disaster was clearly due to gross violation of several fundamental principles of fire safety. :"
 Moulton said these principles of safety have been demonstrated by years of experience in other fires.
 Tt is too soon," he said, Ito deter- mine the responsibility, to evaluate the part that may have been played by the chaotic condition of Boston's building laws, incompetent enforce ment, political influence and care- less management, but the main les- sons of this fire are clear"
 He said that night club is essen- tially place of public assembly in the same life hazard class with a theater but having greater pos- abilities of fire"
 Though theaters arc forced to have automatic sprinklers by law, night- clubs are not, Moulton said.
 "Niehtclubs commonly arc located in old buildings made over for the purpose and practically every known rule of fire safety is violated" he sad.
 The Cocoanut Grove building was certainly no worse than hundreds of other night clubs located in vari- ous cities throughout the United States. The most glaring feature of this tragedy was ,he lack of proper exits"
 He said revolving doors have long been considered a menace under fire or panic conditions by the National Fire Protection Association commit- tee on safety to life. This type of door, he said, serves as death trap
 "The immediate cause of the start of this fire is unimportant and too much blame should not be attached to the boy who was responsible" Moulton said, "A standard automatic sprinkler system would have pre- vented this tragedy. A few sprinkler heads, opened by the heat of the fire, would have stopped the blaze in its incipieney.
 "As result of this fire, there will doubtless be wave of state and city legislation regulating night clubs. It is indeed high time that these potential death traps are brought into line with the estab- hshed fire safety requirements that have long been applied to theaters and other places of public assembly,"
 He said, however, that no legisla- tion will be effective in preventing repetition of such tragedies unless 1t is completely enforced without in- reference by political or commer- cial interests"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
B Boston Fire Causes Reform Wave In U. s.
NO TRAPPINCS, TRASH

Washington, Dec. 1.-,AUp)--Civil- ian Defense Director James M. Landis today called on state and local defense councils to cooperate with fire officials in stripping public places Of "trappings and trash" that could result in another holocaust like Bostons night club fire.
 In letter to all OCD regional directors, he said a similar con- fiagration could be started "in any of hundreds of places in America' by carelessness and disregard for safety--or "a single enemy bomb"
 "A few weeks ago" he wrote, "the OCD and other agencies took the lead in National Fire Prevention Week. We asked everyone to clear the junk from their homes and bus mess places, This request applies to all trappings and trash, whether they decorate night club or & church bazaar.
 If this has not been done al- ready, 1t must be done now or we shall be guilty of aiding our enemy by setting our own fires or turning those he may cause in air raids into raging conflagrations."
 He also warned against the dan. ger of fire from Christmas decora- tions, pointing out that hundreds of fires-"sorne fatal'--are started an- nually in trees and trimmings.
 T do not suggest that Christmas trees be foregone this year" he said, but every effort must be made to make them as safe as possible"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

mo address; Goodpasture, Mrs. Wal ter c, Columbus, Ga; Mclaughlin, Catherine, Charlestown, Mass; Cur ran, Francis J., 3l Centeniel Ave, Gloucester, Mass; Carey, Patricia, 4s2 Locust Park, Everett, Mass; Chalmers, Marion, 86 Harvard Ave, Brookline, Mass; Gerson, Oscar, 29 Gardner st.. Chelsea, Mass. Pol- son, David. 2 Newton St, Newton, Mass; Powell, Mrs. Josephine, 40 Washington Films. Cambridge, Mass: O'Brien, Barbara, I'll Hem ingway St, Boston; Zimmerman, Florence. 5s Winston Rd, Dorches- ter, Mass; .-.-..
 McMillan, Donald 40 Ruthven St, Quincy, Mass; Carroll, Mar garet, 69 Academy Rd., East Wey- mouth, Mass: Sheuer. Dorothy, 89 Liberty St, Lynn, Mass; Brown, Grace, Waltham. Mass; Kcefe, Mary E., 4040 Lincoln Parkway, Somsrville, Mass; Bluestein, Will liam, 8 Sylvia St, Lexington. Mass: Charles, Mrs. Gladys, PAT Washing ton St, Winchester. Mass; When strand, Madelyn, 2i9 Belgrade Ave, Roslindale. Mass; Kelleher. Patrick J., 23 Spring St, West Roxbury, Mass: Horch, Hyman, 153 Walnut St, Roxbury, Mass; Mcdonald, Ruth, 10 Marlborough St, Boston; Reed, Ruth, l9 Morton St, Stafford Springs. Conn; Bernstein, Ruth, 493 Shirley St, Winthrop Mass; Swett, Catherine, 30 Salem St, Maiden, Mass; Donovan, Josephine, 25 Chesborough Rd,, West Roxbury, Mass; Goodpasture, Capt. Walter, USN, Raleigh, N C.; Golosov, Is Outlook Rd., Dorchester, Mass.
 Maher, Edward Ensign, USNR, no address; Palmer. Ward M, It, USNR, no address; Powell, Bethel, 35 West 64th St, New York city.
 Zenkin, Mary, 38, Cottage street, Boston; Gale, Francis x, s90 Washington street, Dorchester, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
List Of Identified Dead In Boston Fire Mounts

Boston, Dec. l.-CUP)-Name of identified dead in the Cocoanut Grove disaster not previously an- nounced are as follows:
 Collins, Catherine, Buffalo, N, Y Derry, Marie, l0l Myrtle street, Bos- ton. Mcosa, Lucy, l2 Prentice street Worcester, Mass, Woods, Katherine Everett avenue, Winchester, Mass Freed, Robert, 82 Sumner street, Re- we're, Mass, Breen, Martin, l3l Hoard street, Braintree, Mass. Guggen- heimer, It. John, Buffalo, N. T.. 605th Army Anti-Aircraft Jones Charles tBuek), Hollywood, Cal Conway, Beatrice, Salem, Mass, Pre- ziuso, Vincent, 297 Lowell St, no city given, Welch. Helen, T2 Buck ingham Road. Cambridge, Mass. YafTe, Florence T., l5 Seafoam Ave, Winthrop, Mass Duggan, Mary H, Maypole Road, Quincy, Mass Dow ilaby, Samuel no address, Bellcg,s, Rita, Mrs, adn Mir, 96 Morris street, Southbridge, Mass. Stapleton, John lst Lt, 605th Coast Artillery, Adler, Mildred, 69 Washington street, Dor chester, Mass. Adler, Milton, Vest more Rd,, Dorchester, Mass. flag gett, Dorothy, l53 Elm St, Everett Mass.
 Camusi, Josephine, 58 Bates St, Revere, Mass. Mayer, Anna L., 2 Plant St, Jamaica Plain, Mass, Cohan, Betty, 25 Wellington Hill St, Dorchester. Mass. Saunders, Pauline, Churchill Road, WincheS- ter, Mass. Harlow, William, USN, Portland, Me. Carlson, Lorraine, l027 Main St, Brockton, Mass. Richard son, Evelyn ", l78 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. Travers, Mary, 9l Stoughton St., Dorchester, Mass, Simpson, Helen E., 3l2 Euclid Ave, Lynn, Mass, Levin, Sadie. Hobart Road, Newton Mass Hollander Ma rie Louise, Flourtown, Pa. Sviokla, Stethana, 288 Field St, Brockton, Mass. Peavey, Jane, Emerson Col lege, daughter of Col Harry c. Peavey, Fort DevenS, Mass. Isaac son, Gertrude, 10 Fowler St., Quincy Mass. Weiss, Jacquelin, 755 Redbud Ave, Cincinnati. Levin, Mrs. Doro- thy, IA Browne St, Brookline, Mass, St. Pierre, Miner A., (no address, :. Savage, Helen, 449 Pleasant St, Nor wood, Mass. Wilding, Louise, 25l Washington St., Quincy, Mass. Simpson, Kenneth D., It. tJG0 USNR, 9S8 l7th St, Minneapolis, Minn.
 Went, Richard, USNR, 4 Irene st., Worcester, Mass; Gift, William T., USCG, no address: Burke, J. J., USCG, no address; Stuart, V. P,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
PROGRAM LISTED
 BY LYRA SINGERS
Evening of Songs, Dancing to Be Observed Satur-
 day at Turn Hall

The Lyra Singers of Waterbury Turner's will sponsor Fin Lieder- bend' at Turn Hall, 1i8l North Main street, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock.
 The musical program has been ar ranged by Professor William Wehrle, and its various committees.
 Mary Price Kellner, contralto. formerly of Rochester, N. r., and now a member of the society, will be soloist. Miss Kellner has ably en- tertained in various musicals in this city for the past two years.
 Music for dancing will be furnish ed by Ernie's Bavarian Band, due to t!te very favorable reception ac- corded them in the past.
 Committees in charge are: Mrs. Henry Fringe, refreshments; Mrs. Kurt Selchow, tickets; Mrs. Hell muth Beerbaum, decorations; Will liam Wehrle, music.
 oHst and hostesses: MT. and Mrs. Max Carnien, Mrs. Elsie Winter halder, Atty. Emil Hummel, Robert Neubert, Kurt Selchow, Joseph Win terhalder is general chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
.lontrs noNNr to ,lo So,

missloners power to do so,
 Commissioner Raymond P, stone reopened the question of raging by stating that 1t might be better Co sell the 0affney school property rather than tear down the building, saying the city may benefit more from such a transaction, ft was pointed out that no plans had been made for the use of the 0atfney school land for a playground, as in the case of the Porter school, and that raging of the building would be . pure expense item for the de- partment
 Commissioner George McDuff spoke of the possibility of remodel. ing the building for use as living quarters, and approved the sugges- ton Of turning it over to the Board of Aldermen for sale. School Build ing Inspector John McGough stated the building was in bad condition and in his opinion it could not be used again without eNtenSve repair ing. He said the plumbing had been removed for use in other school buildings, that copper VcntilatorS on the roof had been stolen, and that the ceilings and floors were ruined, The building is about l6 years old,
 A transfer item of SIS had been voted by the board members for the purpose of advertising for ra2- ing bids, and since action on the transfer could not be taken until the board of finance meets, the cd ueation commissioners voted to table the raging question until the next meeting.
 A report was submitted by the corporation counsel. in reply to an inquiry, that continuous service by ianitorS and maintenance employees is not necessary in order to make them eligible for pensions. Twenty five years service is required, Pro- vision has been made by the board to place such employees who are i'll OF a reserve list and reemploy them at the first opportunity.
 Two members of the board are expected to attend the fall meeting of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education in Hartford Thursday. Mrs. Emma Lowell, for mer education commissioner who was a visitor at last nights meeting, will attend the meeting in an offi- cial capacity and draw up report for the board,
 More Transfers
 The following transfers in appro- priatiouS will be requested by the school department S47s for admin iStration salaries to S75 for adver- tising and $400 for light and power; Sl00 for maintenance salaries to sl00 for electrical supplies; $500 for transportation of pupils to $500 for materials and expenses G and grounds; $l00 from pensions to $l00 for janitorial sup plies and expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
ALLEN RELEASED
 BY JUDGE BOOTH

Bud Allen, 9, of Waterbury who was sentenced to three months in New Haven County Jail in superior court September 25 for using mo- tor vehicle without permission and driving while under the influence of liquor, has been released from jail as the result of a motion made by Public Defender Edward T. Car mody and approved by Judge John Rufus Booth.
 It was pointed out that the youth was eligible for release on Novem- Der 29 in view of good behavior but that he did not have sufficient funds to pay court costs of $27.30. The judge placed him on probation for six months and ordered him to pay the costs to the probation officer. He had been found guilty of taking a car owned by John OBrien in Naugatuck last June l9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
BOY SCOUT TROOP
 TO MEET TONIGHT
LegiOn's Bazaar Success. ful; Daughter Born to
 Harold Browns
ERVlLLE Correspondent; Mvs. William '. Rooney, i9O Dwight S6
 Telephone S-S47B

Waterville, Dec. l.-Boy Scout troop No. 3l, will meet this evening at ' at Fraternity hall. William Christie, scoutmaster, will be in charge.
 The card party and bazaar spon- sored by Casper Davis Auxiliary Saturday evening at Fraternity hall was success. The proceeds will be used for Christmas boxes for sons of Post or Auxiliary mem- bers in the service. Mrs. John Me- Mahon, president, and Mrs. Frank aCrney, civilian defense chairman, were in charge. Lunch was served and prizes awarded.
 Present were: Mir. and Mrs. Pat- rick Moriartry, MT. and Mrs. Cliff ford Northrop, Mir. and Mrs. Ev- erett Cook, Mir. and Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. Mary Hughes, Mrs. Mary Blinn, Mrs. Nellie McMahon, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Clifford North rop, MT. and Mrs. Everett Cook, Mir. and Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs Mary Hughes, Mrs. Mary Blinn, Mrs. Nellie McMahon, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. John Me- Mahon, Mrs. Frank Carney, Mrs. Louis Dadario, Mrs. John Calvin, and James Clark.
 There will be sewing for Red Cross Thursday afternoon from 2 until 4 at the sewing room of Sprague school.
 Confessions will be heard at St Michaers church Thursday after noon from 330 to 5.30 and in the evening from to 9, in prepara- tion for first Friday. Masses on Friday morning will be at 5:30 and 8 o'clock. Holy Communion will be distributed at 6, 6:30, 2 and 7:3o a. m.
 Pride of Welch. No. l348 will meet this evening at at Foresters hall.
 The c. Y. o. of St. Michaels church will meet this evening at ' at the church hall for religious in- Struction. A social hour will fol- low.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Brown of Sheffield street announce the birth of son, Robert Harold at St. Mary's hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

selling restaurants. taverns and night clubs today that they will re- fuse to work in any such place where revolving doors are used as a main entrance or where there are inflammable decorations.
 The action was agreed upon yes- terday by a local of the Bartenders International League of America (AFL) as result of the Cocoanut Grove Supper club disaster where several union members were among those who perished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

Formal installation of the newly elected officers of Blessed SacFa- ment Church Holy Name Society win take place tomorrow evening at s o'clock in the parish hall. Former Compensation Commls. sioner James M. Lynch Is chair man of the committee of arrange ments. Following Che ceremonies
 and brief business meeting At- torney John Greco will exhibit motion pictures of the Mass with interesting commentaries. The newly elected officers to be In stalled include: Rev. Francis Bar. rett, spiritual advisor; Thomas F. Cassidy, president; Charles Cur tin, vice-president; Chris pouisen, secretary: Michael Caput0, trea- surer and Michael O'Rourke, mas ter-at-arms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
INSPECTION STARTS

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 1.-tUP)- The State Liquor Control Com mission today began an inspection of all liquor dispensing establish ments in Connecticut to determine whether fire hazards existed in any of the places.
 Nearly 5000 places will be in- spected as quickly as possible, it was announced, to prevent pos sibility of a holocaust like the one at the COcoanut Grove at Boston.
 Crowd-handling facilities also will be investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 MRS ROSE WAKELY

State Representative Elect Mrs. Rose Wakely of Wolcott will be the guest of honor Saturday evening at a testimonial diEcr to be held at Hopper Kettle. Mrs. Wakely was a successful candidate for the Gen. eral Assembly in the recent state elections. Governor Elect Raymond Baldwin and score of prominent Republican party leaders have &C., cepted invitations to attend. Judge Ellsworth Foote of Branford will offlciate as master of ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
DECORATIONS "OUT"

Portland, Me, Dec. l.-(UP)- Fire Chief Oliver T. SanbOrn has ordered all infiammable decora- tions stripped from hotel cocktail lounges.
 Sanborn' acted last night as re- suit of Boston's Cocoanut Grove disaster. All Portland theaters and other places of public assem- bly, were to undergo rigid fire de- partment inspection this week. BARTENDERS REFUSE Booston, Dec. 1.-(UP)-Union bartenders notified owners of liquor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
LOUIS COLLINS
 ASKING S25,OOO
WOrden's Defendant in Sunlt Filed By City
 Stree Cleaner

Louis collins of Waterbury who was injured october 10 while en. gagged h his duties as a street cleaner on West Main street October 10 has filed a s2,S0O damage suit in common pleas court against the R. r. Worden and Sons, Inc, of Waterbury, 1t ls alleged that . driver of the defendant concern backed truck into parked car which in turn struck the plaintiff,
 Injuries to the back and ribs are listed In the complaint and the pe- utloner claims further that the accl- dent aggravated an arthritis con. ditlon. The defendant is charged with negligence for alleged reckless driving, and failure to keep Q proper lookout or give Q warning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
STORED FURNITURE
 BASIS OF ACTION

Failure to receive furniture which allegedly had been stored at the A. M. Larson Co.,, Inc, of Waterbury is the basis of 8 $2,500 damage suit instituted in common pleas court to- day by Marion Austin of this city.
 The value of the personal be- longings, which are said to have been delivered to the defendants warehouse at 53l Bank street Oct 20, i94l, is set at $1,932.33.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
MIR. AND MRS. STROM
 ANNOUNCE TROTH

Naugatuck. Dec. l.-Mr. and Mrs, Frank Strom of 37 Beebe street an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marion Strom, to James B. Mes, son of Dr, and Mrs. Edwin W. Neis of Riverdale, N, Y.
 Miss Strom is a student at the Modern School of Applied Art. Bos- otn, Mass. MT Mes is an engineer for the U. s. Rubber Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
WILLS FLYERS FAMILY $500

Santa Monica, Cal. (UP) The late Abraham Singer, 62, local mer- chant, left in his will a bequest of $500 to the family of the first Am- erican aviator who loses his life fighting over Russian soil. He had been consistent contributor to the Russian Relief Fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
LOST HIS CARD IN SOLOMONS

Oakland, Gal. (UP)-Chief Radio man William B. Robertson, just re- turned from fighting in the Solomon Islands. has asked the Oakland po- lice department to procure him a new sugar rationing card. He stated that he lost his original card dur ing combat duty in the Islands and that since his return he has had to borrow sugar from his wife, which leaves her short.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

So 1t happened, RAF bombers, using triple block buster" bombs, smashed at Turin, as mapped above, for second successive night. Map indicates how much closer tO Italy TuniSian bases would bring Allied bombers, emphaSi2- ing Che Prime Ministers warning to Italy to sue for peace or watch w cities blasted to bits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

Private Edward J. Weber, 20, of Waterbury, is anxious to get into action with the United States Marine corps now that he has completed his recruit training at the Leatherneck base at Paris Island, s. c. He Is the son of MT. and Mrs. Edward G. Weber of 25 Englewood avenue.
 Private Weber, who was gradu- ated from Power Memorial acad- emy in New York, was employed as forger by the Chsse Brass and Copper Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

Those are out because
 the War Department
 wants no night sky-glow. But there'll be
 Christmas lights.
 The kind that shine
 Ao in the
 .x, eyes of GW men
 o,1 men who
 freedom SO much they're willing to fight for it. There'll be the kind
 A Christina. <f4EA lights ~ that >------@ burn in the souls of women doing their part at home while their men are on the fighting fronts. Yes there'll be Christmas lights this year. They'll be the kind | that throw a gleam of hope into t H t l: $: :: ;: ;: :::::. $: :::::. ;: ::::
 lrrlTS the hearts lN Ibs in chains. The once-free men of France of the Low Countries
 of Greece of Norway of Poland and all the rest
 These are the Christmas lights we'll have this year. And they are the lights I@yrr0EK which 70. lead the way @MM to | Ezxzzzzza victo<y | when we can again have our other Christmas lights without fearing a glow in the night sky. l r441zee,9:;;i.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-24
Regiment
Loses 10 Pct. of
Men at Dieppe

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would have \, chance To use his
revolver" Mrs. James Murphy
reported. HE apologized be
cause he said the letter must
read like an obituary"
Corporal William and Joseph
were the other brothers.
CABLE FROM OFFICER
"The officer In charge cabled
that he was happy they had been
In the raid" their mother re-
ported. "He said they were real
fighters"
Mrs. Murphy's fortitude was
matched by other mothers as the
stream of tragic messages from
abroad augmented the previously
known toll Of the raid.
PRIDE IN GRIEF
Thep ride that shone through
the widows grief was reflected by
Mrs. d. j. O'Connor of 929 Ouel-
lette avenue. Windsor. who heard
Sunday fom one of her three sons,
Pvt. Raymond O'Connor, q.
at looks as II Wimpy and Rus
sell are missing" he cabled.
"Wimpy" is Wilfred O'Connor,
19. and Russell, Is, is her young
est son.
All the youths were prominent
Windsor school athletes.
OTHER BROTHERS
Two other sets of brothers were
likewise reported missing. They
are Sgt. John and George Leopold
of 900 West Wyandotte street
Windsor, and PvtS. Edmond and
Cyril Casey of 1046 Luke road,
Windsor.
Another private said 10 be miss
ing is Ted Martin, son OF the late
Fred Martin. who was active in
promoting the Detroit-Windsor
tunnel
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-24
Tight Lip
Policy
Approved

WASHINGTON. Aug. "a CUP).
President RooSevelt'S order "a
agencies TO iron out
their Squabbles in private and stop
airing them in public found wide
spread congressional approval to-
day. But some senators were con-
cerned lest II prevent construc-
tive criticism in some cases.
81 would say in n general way
that the Presidents order Is
Justified" said Senator George
w Norris Cd Of Nebraska. But
he added
There IL some danger that In
some cases IL may prevent con-
structive criticism, which II al
ways to be desired. However Il
IL all right 10 make the criticism
In the first instance 10 some
official head like the President
for the purpose OF having II
harmOniZed and the truth devel-
Oped and put into force"
Several other senators privately
JOlutQ ANOA i II III TIC W al ilillkt uul
said the greater danger lay ir
public confusion resulting from
conflicting statements and inter.
departmental rivalries over such
things as gasoline rationing anc
rubber production
Senator Wallace II. White Jr
tR) of Maine. said
1T is always good advice not
10 take too much. l should be
inclined TO approve the Presi-
dents admOnitlon. especially
with regard TO officials who
don't have the responsibility to
make statements"
Senator Edwin c. Johnson ID
OF Colorado:
1.-THE Presidents admOnItion
was timely and necessary. De-
partmental fights lead TO public
confusion. If a public official
has a legitimate complaint he
should carry II to Congress and
not TO the public"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-24

Picked by
-. n. Labor

NEW YORK Aug. q INS).-
Dean Alfangc. American Labor
Party candidate promised today
TO wage a full fedEed, full dress
fight in his campaign for governor.
Alfangc. New York attorney and
relatively unknown politically was
nominated to head the labor party
ticket Saturday night after labor
leaders had failed 10 persuade
prominent New Dealers 10 make
the race
Supporters Of John ! Bennett
Democratic candidate for COVER
nor, profeSScd little concern over
the nomination Of Alfangc The
American Labor Party leaders had
warned they would nominate their
own candidate II Bennett was
named by the Democrats
Bennett supporters said that
Senator Robert +. WagnerS telc-
gram 10 Bennett promising full
support. blasted all hopes Alfanee
might have had TO garner a Siz-
able vote.