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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17
CHALLENGE
DIES TO
EXPOSE KHAN

ATLANTA, Ga.-The Dies commit
tee was challenged to make a public
exposure of the anti-labor, anti-Sem.
itic character of the Ku Klux Khan in
L its proposed khan investigation in a
letter to Congressman Jerry Voorhis,
liberal committee member, from Frank
McCallister, Atlanta, secretary of the
Southern Workers Defense League.
Making public the contents of a
letter sent to Congressman Voorhis a
short while ago, McCallister listed a
series Of questions which he said
should be addressed to khan officials
If the true nature of the secret order
was to be disclosed.
Citing numerous anti-labor activi-
ties on the part of the hooded order,
the league secretary asked that the
following questions be answered by
khan officials:
1. Does the khan constitution set up
a secret, dictatorial order under total
Are all non-klan members, whether
American citizens or not, designated
as "aliens"?
2. Get the details from Imperial
Wizard James A. Colescutt of con-
ference Colescutt had with ex-Gov-
ernor Rivers of Georgia recently in
which Colescutt urged Rivers, former
ly a paid lecturer for the khan, to
lead an anti-Semitic campaign after
the war. Drivers is said to have de-
clined this invitation.)
8. Find out what the khan had to
do with the beatings Of several union
including Pierce Toney,
CLIO Textile Worker organizer, who
was beaten by robed and hooded
mob from the Dallas post of the Ku
Klux Khan in Douglasville, Ga.
4. In its investigation, will the Dies
committee bring out that klansmen
around Atlanta flogged So white men
and an uncounted number Of negroes
In the period of 1939-194O, and that
10 of these floggers are now serving
jail sentences given them on convic-
lion?
5. What part did the khan play in
aiding these floggers financially and
otherwise In their defense?
g. How much money has the khan
received in the past five years from
The Georgia Manufacturers Associa-
ion through the secretary of this en-
oloyer group? (This secretary is now
administering the ratfoning program
n Georgia for the federal govern
nent.)
7. Ask how much money the khan
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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17
FARMERS UNION
TO DEDICATE
new BUILDING

DENVER, Colo.-(Special)-- May 9
has been set as the date for Dedica-
ton day of the new building that
will house the Colorado Farmers I'm.
ion and the offices of President Jim
Patton in Denver.
Glenn Talbot, president of the
North Dakota Farmers Union, will be
main out-of-the-state speaker at the
meeting. President Patton of the
National Farmers Union will be the
honored local speaker.
Other speakers will include Presi-
dent Harvey R. Solberg of the Colo
RADIO Farmers Union; L. G. McCubbin,
secreatry Of the Colorado Union and
C. E. Huff, former National Farmers
Union president.
Construction of the new building
was begun last fall and has pro-
crossed nicely during the winter, al
though not as fast as those in charge
had hoped.
The new building is entirely fire
proof. 1t is well lighted and beauti-
fully designed. 1t is two stories in
height and is so located that a grand
view Of the Colorado Rockies is OBJ
tanned form nearly every window in
the building. Looking from the south
windows can be seen Pixies Peak, rs
miles distant, and toward the north
one views stately Longs Peak, an
other 80 miles opposite. The west
windows give an impressive view. of
the might Mount Evans and the full
mountain range.
The Colorado Farmers Union has
set aside the month, April to May 9.
as Dedication Month, with special
emphasis upon securing a large num-
Der Of additional members prior to
the actual dedication of the new build
ing.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17

additional time said that the
period would be spent by him
in continuing research work in
his field, probably at the Uni
versity of Chicago.
This action of the state board of
education might better be termed an
matchmaking action, and will un-
doubtedly be severely criticized by a
majority of the people of the state.
The only inference to be drawn. from
the reported action of the board ap-
pears to be one of abject appeasement
toward a man who was once appar-
presidency of the State university and
was replaced. Without question, the
board of education owes to the people
Of the state an explanation Of its &C
ton now in regard to Simmons.
Simmons was originally appointed
president of the University in 1886
after serving one year as assistant
professor of botany. His regime was
marked by repeated discord and dis
charges of professors. Early in his
term Of office he brought about the
dismissal of Philip o. Keeney, libra
rian at the university, who had sue
cessfully organized teachers union
there. Keeney sought to be rein
stated and upon being denied brought
suit against the board of education
as then constituted and was upheld
by the courts in his demand. Profess
sor Keeney, well known in progress
sive circles in Montana, Is now &C
QUESTIONS chief Of the Library Of Con-
gress in Washington, D. c. His case
attracted nationwide attention and as
result the university was placed on
the unacceptable list of the American
Association of University Professors.
Simmons was succeeded in April,
1941, by Dean c.. w. Leaphart, dean
of the school of law, and in July, 1941,
by Dr. Ernest 0. Melby, dean Of edu-
cation at Northwestern university.
President Melby has already proved
himself to be an exceptional admin
istrator and is we'll liked by faculty
and students alike.
The board considered faculty |
changes at the various units of the |
University Of Montana and announced |
the following changes: To be dean of |
the school Of education at the State
university they named DR.. Walter An
derson, 81 now at Northwestern uni
versity DR.. Anderson, who will re-
ceive $4,000 annually, will succeed
Freeman Daughters, who will go on a
part-time basis and retire next March.
The board approved the retirements
at the State university Of 3. E. Mad
dock, professor emeritus in education;
CONTINUED on Page Four
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17
MRS. ROOSEVELT
ON PROGRAM
AT CONFERENCE

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and a
host of Southern farm leaders will
highlight the third annual meeting of
the Southern Conference Of Human
Welfare to be held in Nashville April
49, 20, 81, DR.. Frank P. Graham, presi-
dent of the University of North Caro-
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17
MORE
MORE
MORE

The more dollars you invest
in Defense Bonds the more
bombs will rain on the Axis.
And the sooner the better! So
buy t0day
Help start Payroll Saw
ings Plan in your shop, store,
office or factory. Millions of
your fellow Americans are
doing it.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17

The production board has called halt to all
a construction sweeping order designed to crit
materials for The order prohibits the start of
unauthorized construction projects which material and
construction equipment needed in the effort and places
all new publicly and privately financed construction under
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17

ters addressed through Army Post Of
flee number.
Air Mail: Six cents per half ounce.
Parcel Post: Postage charged only
from city of mailing to port of dis
patch in the United States Visit
local post office for exact cost)
Caution:
/. Include your return address in
(Contfnued ON Page Two)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17
settlement With Elk
UNIVERSITY President
MADE BY STATE B0A'sYJ
State Board Of Education Agrees t : "a
Simmons Additional Years Leave OF
Absence; Long Executive Session
Considers Japanese Students Entry to
State University.

Caxing three-day session of the state board of educa
ton practically spent executive
granted Dr. Geo Finay Simmons expresdent
of the State university Mssoua and center of long and
bitter fight freedom years leave of absence
as professor of zoology board in granting Simmons this
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17
war PRODUCTION BOARD
CLAMPS DOWN RIGIDLY ON
ALL new CONSTRUCTION

Permission Must Be Secured From Board
For Any Residential Construction of More
Than $500 Estimated Cost, Agricultural
Construction of More Than ST. 900 and Any
Other Type of More Than $4,000.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-04-17

lima and chairman Of the Committee
on Conference Arrangements, an
nounced this week.
General Topic for the conference
will be 1.-THE South's Part in Winning
the War for Democracy" Over 1900
delegates from farm, church and labor
organizations in 16 southern states are
expected to attend, DR.. Graham said.
In announcing the meeting, DR.. Ora
CONTINUED ON Page Three)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
State EnpIoye Given .$2,146 Compensation

Arnold Saunders of Woodbury will reeive 42,140.4T from the State of Connecticut as the result of an in- jury sustained March 26 while em- ployed in Southbury, according to an agreement approved today by Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell. Payments will be made at the rate of $t4.43 per week for l4B and 3-4 weeks. The employe lost 86 per cent of his whole right hand.
 Other agreements for weekly pay- ments during disability or for speci- flc payment in case of permanent injury were approved today as fol- lows:
 Alfred Coelko of 50 Pond street, Waterbury, against Waterbury But ton Co. $l7.67 for 87 and Ia weeks, or total of $1,546.13, 50 per cent loss of use of left hand.
 John P. Filosi of Torrington against Hendey Machine Co. of Tor rington, el6.O5 beginning Sept. 20, injury to right index finger.
 Frank Ruwet of Torrington against Hendey Machine Co of Tor rington, $20.90 for two weeks, 10 per cent loss of right little finger.
 Samuel HolliStetr of Woodbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
FOREIGN STUDENTS
 ENROLL AT C.U.A.
China, Greece, Brazil, and Philippines Represented
 Among 1875

Washington, D. C., Oct. 22-(Spe- cial-A total enrolment of 1875 students are now pursuing courses at the Catholic University of Amer ica, according to registration fig ures just announced by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. P. J. Mccormick, acting rec tor of the institution. Before the month is out, the university's stu dent population is expected to ex- ceed the 1900 mark, as the regis tration period will not officially close until November 1st. The impact of the war is reflected in this years figures, as the normal peace-time registration has usually averaged in the neighborhood of 2,200.
 A noticeable increase in the num- Der of students from outside the continental United States was re- ported by MonSignor Mccormick. with Latin Americas being in the majority of those registered from foreign lands. The rolls include IA students from Canada: seven from Puerto Rico; four from Colombia; two each from Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala and Venezuela, and one each from Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, Dutch Guiana, Ecuador, Greece, France, Haiti, Newfound- land and the Philippines islands.
 The foreign students are register ed in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School, with a majority of the lay regis trants taking scientific courses. The School of Nursing Education and the School of Sacred Theology also have attracted several students from abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22

against Charlton D. Lyman Woodbury, eDot beginning Sept. Sg fracture of right arm and leR.
 Vincent MulIigan Of 24B Frost road, Waterbury, against Eirst Na- tional Stores, Inc. of East Hartford. $2l.0s beginning Sept. 2D. hernia
 Concetta Vicario of 70 Manllan street, Waterbury, against Water bury Buckle co. and Salisbury Mfg. O., $o.62 for two weeks, 20 per cent loss of distal phaiange Of second finger, right hand.
 Julia Mason of Torrirlgton against Charlotte Hungerford hospital o9 Torrington, $13.69 beginning Oct. C. fracture of left ankle.
 Martin Charles Iffland of Litch~ field against T. A. Walker, Inc, Of Torrington, $23.77 for six and 3-4 weeks, IS per cent loss of little and third finger of left hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
POLISH AMERICANS
 ARRANGING RALLY
Several Important Busi- ness Matters to Be Dis-
 cusSed Tomorrow

The Polish American Political or gani7ation, at a meeting at Pulaski nall tomorrow night at o'clock, will arrange to throw its full strength behind Democratic candi- dates for office in the state elec- ton. Plans to asisst in the campaign and to furnish aid on election day will be made.
 President John T. Sterling will preside. He will make an appeal for tull participation by all Polish Americans in the first annual Com munity Chest drive.
 A report on the recent successful outing at Bellevue Lake will be by william Pawlick, chairman of the general committee. Secretary Frank Pachulski will sub, at several re- por%s.
 T!se organization will map out a scl,&dule of Fall and Winter activ- ities. Committees to arrange the an- nual Christmas party and other vents will be appointed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
FORESTERS STAGE
 OLD TIMERS MITE
Court Welch Sending Dele- gatiOn to TOrringtOn
 This Evening
ERVILLE Correspondent: Mes. William E Rooney, 10O Dwight it.
 Telephone 3.S47S

Waterville, Oct. 22.-A delegation from Court Welch, ForesterS of America, headed by John w. Hump hrey. grand chief ranger, William H. Dunlavey, grand treasurer and William Lonergan, chief ranger, will attend "Old Timers Night" at Court Washington, Torrington, this eve- ming. Delegates will meet at For. esters hall at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Women's society for Chris- tian Service of the Grace Method ist church met last evening to sew for Britain. Lunch was served. Present were: Mrs. Arthur Twelves, president, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Fred Zaugg, Mrs. Harry Rigoulet, Mrs. John Platt, Sr., and one guest, Miss Laura Adams.
 Next Wednesday evening the so- ciety plans Q Halloween party. All members are asked to come in cos- tune.
 Rev. Ernest weise, pastor of the Grace Methodist church, accom- panied by Mrs. John M. E. Johnson, Mrs. Mary Lattimer, Mrs. Mary Me- Namara, and Mrs. John Platt, ST., are attending the district fall meet ing of Women's Societies for Chris tan Service at St. Paul's church, Hartford, today.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Ireland of Limestone, Me, are visiting Mrs, Charles Beupre of Homer street and Mrs. Theodore Seeley of shefield terrace.
 Mrs. William Scholey of Harvard street is seriously i'll at her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
CUARDSMEN READY FOR SHAM BATTLE
Federal Troops to Stage Mock Invasion of Con.
 necticut Next Sunday

Connecticut State Guardsmen will battle federal troops on Sunday tc fight off a mock invasion in test of the defensive qualities of the state troops, Major General Sher- man Miles, commander of the First Service Command at Boston, has announced. Although all the 2,5OC State Guards will be mobilized for the battle, some of the men may not see action, being held in reserve in case the battle gets out of hand in any place.
 Military police battalions of the Army will represent the invaders who, acting as a suicide squad, will attempt to do as much damage in as many different places as possible in very short time. It will be the duty of the state guard to meet all the attacks and repulse them. cap- turing or annihilating the enemy troops before any damage can be accomplished
 The Guardsmen will be notified of the attempted invasion of "enemy paratroops" by a state trooper who will report to a local commander of the State Guard the presence of these hostile forces. The informa- ton will then be relayed to the headquarters in Hartford from which point the mobilization will be ordered. A similar invasion test will be held in Rhode Island at the same time.
 Brigadier General Reginald B. De- Lacour and Colonel Joseph P. No- Ian, chief of staff, are preparing secret plans to meet the invasion wherever it may fall. Colonel Fran cis Ruggles of Hartford and Lieu tenant Colonel Theodore s. Paul ot New Haven, commanders of the two security districts in the state, will be the Army umpires for the mock battle.
 The mock invasion" will give the Guardsmen an excellent opportun- ity to see how their training stand: up under actual war conditions. Il will also give them time to iron out any difficulties which might arise & that if an actual invasion comes they will be better equipped t handle 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
COLLEGE BEGINS SETH YEAR

McAfinnville. Ore. (uP)Linfield college began its e6th year with it's freshman day activities this fall. Dr. William c. Everson, president, declared the college is lon Atg way
 Co c successful year."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
White Gross Plan
 Extends Benefits

Even with wartime travel greatly curtailed, and vacations partially eliminated tO speed up production, the nOn-prOflt Whit4 Gross plan for hospital care is extending benefits to members hospitaliaed in an parts of the country and even outside the United States. This was disclosed by . sum- mary report issued today by Plan OfEicials.
 A case was recently accepted from . soldier hOspltallzed at the Newfoundland Naval Air station base hospital, and . mother in Argentina received maternity care for herself and her new born baby.
 White Cross members have been hOspltalixed in every State i'm the Union but five since It's establishment in 1937, the re- port shows. Only West vir. Kinia, Arkansas, North Dakota, Utah, and Oregon have not rendered care through some
 general hospital to . Con- nectlcut person cared for Out- side the State Members have received care i'm several fOr- elgn countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22

An unsual service in which the choir and congregation will preach the sermon in church music is arl- nounced for First Church Sunday morning, october g, by the pastor, Rev. Kenneth Anthony.
 ',Many worshippers ind their re- liglous feeling best expressed in the beauty of music" he says. Most people are fond of singing hymns, and find inspiration and encouragement in the universal language of song. It is for them the service Is planned, not as a concert, but we hope a deep relig- ious experience. The whole service will be the sermon"
 The minister will interpret the hymns and anthems in @ running commentary of scripture and ex- planation. The text for the service is from Ezekiel 36, Thus saith the Lord: a new heart will I give you, and a new spirit"
 The First Church choir is under the direction of c. L,oring Burwell, leader also of the Mendelssohn Male Chorus of Waterbury, and of the Industrial Chorus of Waterbury. Roger B. Arnold is organist.
 The choir will sing: "Now let every tongue adore thee," Bach; Hear, Lord our God, have mercy" Tschai- kowsky: Lift thine eyes," from Mendelssohn's "Elijah"; Beloved, Let Us Love-" arranged by Bowar; "When Wilt Thou Save the People?" Mueller; "Go to Dark Gethsemane," Noble; "The Lords My Shepherd" !" arranged by Jacob; and the Halle lujah Amen" from Handel's Judas Maccabeus."
 Members of choir include: Roger 8. Arnold, organist.
 Sopranos-Mrs. Richard Donovan, Mrs. Edward Forsell, Mrs. Edmund J. Knill, Jr., Doris Atwood, Ruth Boardman, Gwen Petitjean, Ruth Staegemann, Helen Babson, Nance Camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
FIVE CASES ON '
 COURT DOCKET
Three NOlIes Result in Short Session Today;
 Two Cases Continued

Three nolles and two continu- ances were granted by Judge T. E. Conway during 0 brief session of municipal court today.
 Bernard O'Rourke, 31, of 202 Bank street, and William J. Thiens, 45, of Holmes, N. F., charged with breach of the peace, were given nolles.
 Louis Torsani, 16, of 6 Simona avenue, charged with indecent ex- posture, was given a four-week con- tinuance.
 A nolle was entered in the case of Joseph Roger, 29, of 29 Chest nut avenue, charged with breach of the peace.
 John Begley, 33, of 140 North Main street, charged with non-sup- port, was given continuance to Nov. 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
NLRB ELECTION AT BUTTON co.

The National Labor Relations Board will conduct a secret-ballot election on November 4th to deter mine the collective bargaining rep- resentative for 624 employees of the Waterbury Button company, the ClO announced today.
 The CIO Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union. claiming . majority membership in the button shop will be the only union named on the ballot. Don Harris and Lowell fsoilenbeck. union representatives. have been in charge of the organi- zational program at the plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
Choir, Congregation
 To Feature Service
Unusual Program Planned at First Congregational
 Church Sunday; Entire Worship to Be Sermon

Terors--G. I,oring BurweIl, Clar- ence Dodson, Burton Beeman, Paul Weslecki.
 Contraltos--Mrs. c. Loring Bur- well, Elizabeth TolemaI, Charlotte Benedict, Barbara Maker, Ruth Bur. well, Salley Greenlaw Mrs. Milton Carlson.
 Bases Kenneth E. Tullar, How. ard Sterner, Kenneth Risdon, Bar. ney Osgood, Philip Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
EVELYN RETURNS

Ten years ago Chester Morris and Evelyn Brent co. starred in films. Evelyn is now playing . role in Paramounts "Wrecking Crew. tor Producers Pine and Thomas. Ches- ter Morris stars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
DISTANT PORT

IquitoS, Peru, on the Amazon river, is an Atlantic seaport, although 1t is more than 2o00 miles from the Atlantic ocean, and less than 600 miles from the Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
Announcement!

TO SUPERINTENDENTS, PUR- CHASING AGENTS AND EMPLOYES OF FACTORIES ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION OF WAR MATERIALS! you with your factory needs of machinery, tools and supplies of finest available quality in order to speed the war effort. A great many items are now carried in our stocks. Others are available on priority ratings. Priority ratings are required on important items. For further information please phone 3-5OSO or 3-1Ol1 - Mir. Andrews.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-18
4 LINE OR TWO

If TWENTIETH CENTURY
FOX can get Binnie Barnes TO
co-star with Charles Laughton
in THE Man from Down Under"
they needn't weep "A weep be-
cause Oracle Fields cannot do IL.
Binnie's cOckney accent il ter
rife and while she may not have
as good n singing voice as Oracle
she can still put over a cockney
song with the best of them.
Contrary TO the report that
ZOrina and George Ballanchine
are happier apart than together
he is returning 10 New York
just 10 he with her. That means
he isn't directing the dance
numbers I'm Lady i'm the Dark"
Immediately.
With Claudette Colbert, We
ronica Lake and others in the
east down with the flu, they are
calling the movie so Proudly
I'VE, All" A
y All the movie biggies who eat
only steak for their dinners are
now concentrating on corned
beef, when they can get il. or
veal, or whatever j. on the
menu. And what's more, they're
doing II in the real American
way-without "beef."
SNAPSHOTS OF HOLLYWOOD
WONDER IF it's true that Bill,
Wilkerson is going TO marry prett!
Dorothy Kelly? That's the tall
In New York. How about il, Billy
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-18
Glamorized Straw
To Make Bow

WARNER BROS. will not paint
the lily" in filming Thank Your
Lucky Stars" biggest OF the new
Hollywood musicals. because no
htcS are involved, but the studio
has vanished the straw used in
one stage sequence. Straw, II
seems, photographs in duh fashion
unless touched up by experts,
somewhat like a woman'S hair OF
the same color. But a fine spray
OF varnish gives the straw the
needed luSter TO look like clean
new Straw 10 the camera
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-18
'Conserves Gas
With FactoryMove

Hollywood stars who are con-
cerned about problems raised by
the nationwide rationing Of gaso-
line should be grateful they're not
ia-AlaH Haic,s predICaueut. ON
the set of Action in the North
Atlantic" Hale revealed he has
a real transportation problem. 1t
has become so acute, in fact, that
the actor-inventor is planning TO
move his fire eXtinguisher factory
from Los Angeles TO Harvey ILL.,,
in the near future.