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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
.WpA Direttor's
Death Probed
Diobetie Como
Proves Fotol

ST. CLAIR SHORES - An
autopsy WAS to be performed ia
day in the investigation into the
death of Miss Bernice Bowers,
35-year- old recreational director
at Lake Shore High school yes
terday afternoon.
Miss Bowers died at st. JOS
eph's Hospital in Mount Glenn
ems about three hours after be-
ing found in a diabetic coma at
the school. She was treated at
the scene by a physician but the
cause of her coma was at that
time believed to have been
caused by either heart attack
or her head striking the floor
when she collapsed.
Miss Bowers was employed
through the WPA as a recrea-
tional director and lived at
22615 Twelve Mile road. Her
home was believed to be in AL
gonac, Mich.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
Private Car
Applications
Held Frozen

Arthur Sarvis, state ration
chief, today ordered the Ma
comb County Rationing Board
to "hold in allegiance all private
passenger car applications until
March 20 except in extreme
emergencies under Glass A
through G applicants"
Sarvis explained that "this
waiting period will permit is
suance of certificates under the
limited quotas to the person
most important to the war eff
fort and vital needs of your
community.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
Doll on Stand
Before NLRb
Pottery Manoser
Gives Testimony

Charles E. Doll. general man.
ager Of the Mount Clemens Pot
terry company, occupied the wit
ness stand this morning at q
National Labor Relations Board
hearing into charges that the s..
s. Kresge company and the Pot
terry company are guilty Of un-
fair labor practises.
Floyd Pearl, vice-president of
United Pottery Workers (CIO),
followed Doll to the witness
stand. August Scholle, State
Clio president, was q witness
yesterday afternoon.
William b. Barton, trial ex-
aminer for the NLRB, IL hear
ing charges here that UPW
members were victims Of CON-
pany determination and that the
Pottery Workers Cooperative,
independent union, Is company
dominated.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
Missing Man
Returned Home
bv Lieut.. Bobcean

A 50 year old Pontiac mechan-
ical engineer was back home In
the arms Of his distra6ght wife
today 10 . result Of . telephone
call made by Lieut.. Walter Bob
cean Of the Mount Clemens Po-
lice Department.
He had been missing since
early Sunday morning when,
following . domestic spat. he
had stormed out Of the family
home, In Pontiac, with the yelled
threat that he planned to Jump
In the river"
The engineer, Z graduate OF
Michigan State College and z
See MlSSING-R1go 3
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
Helpless British BayOnete(I
After Fall Of HOnskOng
WhiteW Women
Outraged,
City Looted

LONDON, March 10 - R -
Foreign Secretary A n h on y
Eden charged in. the House Of
Commons today that the Japa-
nese army in Hongkong had
been guilty of wholesome afro
cities in the occupied crown col
ony and declared that the Japa-
nese Emperor and government
and "the whole japanese peo-
pie" were to blame.
Fifty British officers and men
were bound hand and foot and
then bayoneted to death follow
ing the capture of Hongkong;
women, both European and Ash
attic, were raped and murdered,
and one whole Chinese district
was declared a brothel without
exception for the status of any of
the inhabitants, Eden declared.
These happenings, previously
reported to the government,
were not made public until it
had confirmation from reliable
eyewitnesses recently escaped
form the colony, Eden said.
Their testimony established
the fact that the Japanese army
at Hongkong perpetrated against
their helpless military prisoners
and civil population without dis
tinction of race or color the same
kind of barbarieties whic h
aroused the horror of the civil
lied world at the time of the
N n k in & massacre of 1887"
Eden continued.
He referred to the Japanese
capture of the former Chinese
capital on Dec. IS, 1897.
REIGN OF TERROR
Substantiated accounts at that
time said a reign o. terror ex-
listed for days, with thousands
of women raped and murdered
and other thousands of the in
habitants killed during the burn
ing, footing and pillage of Nam
king.
c.. ATpOCrrvrc p.~.e
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
Italians Fear
Allied Invasion

STOCKHOLM, March 10-(R
Italian newspapers are dis
ussing the possibility of .
United States British offensive
against Italy, the Rome corre-
spondent of the Stockholm lid
ningen reported today.
The Allied plan, according to
the Fascist press, is to gain con-
troll of the Mediterranean and
pave the way for a direct assault
on Germany.
The correspondent said Italy
was taking all precautions
against such q move.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
Australians
Eye jap Moves

CAMBRIA, AUSTRALIA,
March 10 R Australian
planes reconnoitered concen-
trations Of japanese shipping
in the New Guinea area,
where the japanese have
established two landing bases
on Australian inundated ter
ritory, Il was announced TO-
day. The Royal Australian
Air Force said one Of Its re-
connoitering planes was At
tackled by two enemy fighters
but both were driven off. The
RAAF also said no casualties
were caused by the japanese
raid on Port Moresby, New
Gu in q, which was an
nounced yesterday.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10

Supervisorsklay
Aid Defense

LANSING, March lo-@
County boards Of supervis-
ors may appropriate money to
aid the work Of their county
defense councils, says IN
opinion by Attorney General
Herbert ]. Rushton. bat the
supervisors may not give the
councils blanket power to
spend the money as they zee
tit. In other words, he said, .
board Of supervisors could
appropriate $4,000 to finance
its defense council, but would
have to reserve to itself the
power to pass on expenditures
from the fund.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
Ieels Valued Il $50
Stolen from Garage

Tavern Moore, 135 Court
street, reported TO city police
late yesterday the theft Of $50
worth Of tools from his garage
sometime Saturday. Also miss
ing from his back porch arc
overshoes and . sponge, Moore
said.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
Delicate Issue
IS Now Fu!T|'llII||||||
Complicated
Jeps Surge Aheod
Bsyond Ronsoos
Toword Rich ladlo

Threats Of . "revolt's ~ IN
ish-ruled midas 57,o0o, - 49,
lens further complicatad ~ A..
lied effort in the far p1cif1e w.
theater today Is JapanesG t1OupD
surged on westward beyond ~.
len Rangoon toward IL H.
waddy oil fields ana ~ I6be
lous riches Of India.
Ransoon itself, H. DnRnnoD
capital, was . city of dr. hlo
ened ruins.
On other fronts:
JAVA CLOSED CuAI1xB
I. The battle Tor lava 49,
parently . closed ehop4 1 ~
japanese forces occury1na
doens. former Anna Hn1111 n
headquarters, ana preG
the big Soerabaja navdl - Z Il
Dutch army o&lieeFp 1 In
was believed the JaponGo n
landed $4,000 rein1orc 1SG N
Java last Saturday mi mo n
three divisions (pes1ngo M ].
troops) near Soerahoia 11
Blacked-out cogzan - IN
hid the extent q NJ
which mlRht b cu0l WA II
AnetAs the nnleh I M y WA n
+c1s 81 : :
Wort II suE ii -
the Stfuegle AGnin1e & II
outside the oVefxun - E
declared ssnew mscht1p y
that purpose would oooa !
up in certain patto G i
world" sss l }ass
2. In the phillpp1non Z y
assignment Of her nloot = " "
full army commando - 1 y
campaign againGt Gen. ~ \
MacArthur's heroic do66 - III
dictated that . SuproGno /
was forthcoming - M =
American-F Filipino freslDt6 y
Bataan Peninsula. H III 4,
SHIFT NvA01oN JEADn 81 " I
Lieut. Gen. Todao W
shita, conQuerof CT l 3 II
Singapore. wa appG d ~
mander IN CHIEF O ~ tS III
forces. succeeding Llos1o | y
Masaharu Hommn, ~ Slu N
p0rtad % hnvN e $
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
American Heads China campaion

CHUNGklNG, Chino March lO-QF1-A Chinese govern
Spokesman onnounced todoy the appointment OF Lieut.
Gen. Joseph W. Stwel former United Stotes mto ottoche
Pepno chief Of stof in the Chino theoer under Gen.
rolssino Chiono koi-shek-
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
New 500 Lock 3 Assured
WASHINGTON k(oss

WASHINGTON, Mes~h l0-QF,--The new $1,000 900
lock tW the ST. Mos Eols Cono the eostwest ootewy Of
Ire Greet Lokss 1Dw = donitsk the woy to rsoIiy.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
King Gustav Rests Easily

STOCKHOLM Sweden, March lO1Q9-Kino Gustov v
3d. who operated yesterday for removal Of bodde
stone, posse do quiet noh Official medical bulletin sole
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
Japs Land 50, 900 More Troops

LONDON, March 0-uP,-Exehonoe Telegraph reported
today from Sydney Ausolo, that Dutch army officers
pressed belief the japanese landed another $4,000 men
Jovo lost Saturday and had three divisions near soeroboo
alone.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10
late X X X
bulletins
British Bomb Italian Cruiser

CAIRO, March lO-49-Brits htorpedo tonbers set fire
to o|ion cruiser merchant and destroyer in the
Central Mediterranean Yesterday Official announcement
sold today
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10

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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-03-10

COMPLETE NEWS COvERAGE
LOCAL AND NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Evening star., 1942-12-06

The Hecht Co. brings you essence Of
glamour and durability =. in q
handsome coot whose luxury Of fur, rich
ness Of fobric and simplicity Of line will
carry you smortly through many winter
season! Silver Fox heoped in flotter-
ing bump shawl collar upon exquisite ebony
black WOOL. One Of group Of the seo-
sons most popular silhouette coots trimmed
with silver fox in oIl-wooI fobrics and
wool and robbit's fur mixtures i. all
properly IobeIed os to wool eontent. Misses
and women's sizes.
(DsHsv Cssts, Third Floor. The Hseks CsJ
Evening star., 1942-12-06

"Hot Ideos" /. for the Home Body! With
warm regards from The Hecht Co. Cozy
quilted housecoots thot turn on the heat on
chilly days indoors. You'll bless their warmth
-. and utter fenininity :. and find their
euddIe softness and deIectobIe patterns ire
sistbIe for "euest-Iess" evenings at home!
We've sketehed only three. to tempt you. :.
but you'll find q brilliant orroy Of luscious
fowered wrap models with tea, blue and white
backgrounds, lined with delectobIe solid
shades. Sizes J. Z to 40 in the group
A-FIower sprey donty little field flowers seotered
in punches over q quilted royon brocode in white
peoch-hned with white. Sizes 4 TO 2o---S .0A
B-kese for . Lady charming large print in
soft tones blending into blue pink white background
Lined with contrasting posteI shades. Sizes u to 20,
l2.00
c-Bowknots and Flowers old fashion bouquets
strewn luscious quilted robe white pink blue
Lined with self color. Sizes II to 4c----I0. "a
(Nesises Shop. Third Floor. The Heeh Col
Evening star., 1942-12-06
&ooh m MMdo'1
HOllander Blended Northern
Flank Muskrat SWa9Rers

SIG ,,,,.., j., ,,, ,,,,,,, ,..,,, :,
Fashions No. fur in the IineIieht be-
oouse--it's luxury that is proeteoI! Rich
HoIIonder blended Northern Flank Musk
rat -. Of choice skins in glowing. deep
mink or sable tones. A coat, rodiont with
the newest fashion detoiIs: Diminutive,
provoking Johnny" eoIIors &. convertible
"up-or- down" cuffs :. streomlined sleeves
-. and swogeer lines In junior sizes II
and | 8; misses sizes z to 20.
(Fsr SsIos, Third FIssy. The Hsekt Coz
The union times., 1942-04-04

EmplOyes, wish to join with the rest of the labor movement of Con- necticut in protesting the refusal of Supt. George Erskine of the Con- necticut Reformatory at Cheshire, to recognize the A.F.L. Union at the Reformatory. These men, who belong to the American Federation of State, County. and Municipal Employees, are loyal citizens of Con- necticut, and, in our opinion, should not be subject to the whims of MT. Erskine, who is notoriously anti-labOr.
 "We sincerely hope that you will use your power and influence as Governor to see to it that MT. Erskine follows the same policy of other State Officials-that men and women have a right to join a union of their own choosing, and will be recognized as such.
 ''With best wishes for the suc- cess of our Defense Program. which you are so ably supervising"
The union times., 1942-04-04
Men Who Lead Labor:

When Frank Spadola first joined Local 2l5, New Haven Barbers Union, in 1925 he was working 60 hours every week for $2O. As Presi- dent of the Local for the past seven years he has made an important contribution to the improvement of the working conditions in the trade. Frank is now in the midst of the activity for new contract and the organization of the entire trade in New Haven and vicinity.
 Spadola is also the First Vice President of the State Barbers Pro- tective Association and has been an executive board member of the New Haven Central Labor Council for four years. In 1941, he was a delegate to the convention, of the International Union. For the past five years he represented his Union at the conven- tion of the State Federation of Labor. He's AS and married.
 The present city-wide contract expires May l. Frank is speaking at every section meeting being held in central barber shops in prepara- ton for the trade-wide mass meet ing to be held Saturday, April l2.
The union times., 1942-04-04
By JOSEPH T. ROURKE State Senator, 10th District

Here are more reasons why Fed eralization of Unemployment Com pensation would benefit working men and women:
 3. Some states have a waiting period of two weeks; some three weeks and others four and five weeks before one can obtain his first check. liberalization would eliminate this.
 4. Some states have a minimum payment of $500; others, $4.OO; others $500; others 5000 and $7.OO. Federalization would elim- mate this inequality.
 5. Some states have maximum weekly payment of 5000 some states $I5.OO, and others $2O.OO. liberalization would eliminate this and make it uniform.
 6. Some states pay benefits for 10 weeks; some for 12 weeks; some for Is weeks, and others for 18 and 20 weeks. The liberalization plan would eliminate this and make the duration of benefit weeks uni form.
 2. Some states have a Merit Rating System and Connecticut is one of these states; any form of merit rating is unjust, unfair, and unreasonable. Let me give you an example of how Merit Rating or Experience Rating works:
 (To Be Continued)
The union times., 1942-04-04
tildng Trades Ask For Changes 1n Compensation Lav

consulted with Edward McAlin, Local > New York Electricians, in that city earlier in the day. McAlin is in charge of wire and cable organization Tn Local 3's district
The union times., 1942-04-04
R0ckbeSfOS

ROurke took adUantGge of the occasion to sUGrn ROckbestOs' supervisors Ellie DaUis, Vincent EsUeH, Eugene Allen, Russell Frey, Tony Bachinsky and Kenneth Latham to cease their anti-uniOn agitatiOn this ,Oeek. Should they persist in their disruptiue action, ROurke promised he sCOuId go before the N.L.R.B. and file charges Of Hnfair labor practices against the Company.
 Rourke met Tuesday evening with the new Stewards to begin drawing up the tentative contract after he had
The union times., 1942-04-04
States Show Variations
 In JUG. Laws
Merit Rating Called Unfair :; Should Be Discontinued,
 Writer Claims

This is the third installment of dn article favoring federalisa- ton Of Unemployment Comben- Sdtion.
The union times., 1942-04-04
MINIMUM WAGE SET

WASHINGTON The gloves and mittens committee under the Wage Hour Act has recommended unani- mously that a 40 cents an hour mini mum be established in this industry in which approximately 38,0OO work CTS are employed. It is estimated that l6,OOO workers will be given direct wage increases if the recommended 40 cents minimum hourly rate is ap- proved by the administrator.
The union times., 1942-04-04
COngreSslllen

Continued from Page One) labor bills now pending in Con- gress.''
 The letters are addressed, among others, to Harold V. Feinmark, presi- dent of the N. H. Central Labor Council; Joseph T. Rourke, business manager of Local B-9O, I.B.E.W. /; Michael Minotte, president of the Conn. State Building Trades Council i; and David Mccormack, business manager of Local 424, Iron Workers :; and Michael Sola, president of the New Haven Building Trades Council.
The union times., 1942-04-04
Meet April 19

The officers of the State Building Trades Council agreed Saturday to ask the Councils quarterly conference, to be held in the New Haven Labor Temple, Sunday, April 1o, to approve legislative program calling for a state fund for workmen's compensation policies, and changes involving unem- ployment compensation. The Council will also be asked to approve a meet ing with John J. Egan, secretary treasurer of the Connecticut Fedora ton of Labor, where legislative pro- cedure and methods would be dis cussed.
 ATTEND CONFERENCE
 Michael T. Minotti, Bridgeport, president; George Joslyn, New Haven, Thomas Yoczik, Norwalk, Louis Hardvall, Stamford and Thomas Quinn, Waterbury, vice. presidents and Seeretary-Treasurer Joseph T. Rourke, New Haven, were the officers present at Satur- days prepatory confab.
 The officers expressed amazement when informed that Verne Zimmer, Director of the Bureau of Labor Standards, U. s. Department of Labor, had Connecticut listed 18th among those states having workman's compensation laws. It was further shown that employers are not obligat- ed to observe the Workn1an's Com pensation Act, although suit may be brought.
 The proposed state fund would re- place the sale of insurance policies covering workman's compensation by private interests. The State Depart ment of Labor would, instead, handle such insurance.
 ROLL-CALL VOTE
 Another recommendation before the Council calls for a resolution to the annual convention of the State Federation of Labor asking for a roll call vote by the General Assembly on all social and labor legislation and the publication by the GEL of the record made by all members of the General Assembly on such legislation. The Massa- chusetts' Federation of Labor now publishes the records of their state representatives and senators.
 President Minotti, commenting on unemployment compensation, declared that thousands of dollars earned by union members, especially in the build ing trades, are not credited to the accounts of these members. They are now being instructed to keep accurate and itemized accounts in order to check discrepancies or wilful neglect on the part of contractors.
The union times., 1942-04-04

Billy Gilbert, Clyde Mccoy and his Sugar Blues" band, and the Meet the People" Revue is being presented on the stage of the State Theatre, Hartford, today, Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.
 Meet the People" is a complete musical comedy revue that proved a smash. hit in New York at advanced prices for one year. With Clyde Mo Coy are the four Bennett Sisters and Freddy Stewart.
The union times., 1942-04-04
MOTHS DESTROY

When Spring arrives moths make holes in fur and woolen coats. Play safe. Have Winter garments safely stored in Monarch Laundry's moth- proof fur vaults. Night phone 5-2161. Adv.
The union times., 1942-04-04
UNANIMOUS VOTE

Kenefick placed the proposal be- fore both meetings that those pres ent immediately vote to join the Rockbestos Division of Local B-9O. It was pointed out that the present initiation fee of $2 might be raised in the future. The proposal was passed unanimously.
The union times., 1942-04-04
ErSkine

Continued from Page One) The members of Local 215 hope that you will give this matter your early and serious consideration"
 FROM LOCAL 4O4
 Local 404, Hotel & Restaurant En- ployes, New Haven, also wrote to the Governor. Their letter follows: Dear Governor Hurley:
 'sLocal 4O4, Hotel & Restaurant
The union times., 1942-04-04
Directory

Meetings at the New Haven Labor Temple, Friday, April 3, to Thursday, April 9. (All meet ings at PM. unless otherwise stated
 RIDAY-Local 79, Carpen- ters; Local 6, Bricklayers, MasOns & Plasterers; Lathers. SATUR- DAY-Letter Carriers. MONDAY Div. 28l, Trolley & Motor Coach Drivers, 10 AM. and 7:3O PM; Molder-Foundry Workers. TUESDAY-Local B-9O, Electri- cal Workers; Elm Lodge APO, Machinists; Lodge 6l6l, Freight Handlers. THURSDAY - New Haven Building Trades Council; Local 2l5, Barbers.
The union times., 1942-04-04
Buddy Rogers At
 Hartford State

A 5-star, all in person, stage show including Buddy Rogers, Zasu Pitts,
The union times., 1942-04-04
FRANK SPADOLA

FRANK SPADOLA THE UNION TIMES will announce the place in next weeks issue.
 The present contract calls for a $25 minimum wage and 5O%o of the receipts after $35.
The union times., 1942-04-04
GET s75O FOR BEATINCS

RUTHERFORD, N. J. Three A.F.L. workers who were beaten by company thugs during a strike against the Standard Insulation Co. two years ago were awarded $750 in a settle ment of their damage suit.
The union times., 1942-04-04
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One) lated both meetings for the National Labor Board election victory won on March "A.
 Feinmark also stressed the impor- tance of the current battle being waged by the Council and its 45 afili- ated unions and their 15,0O0 members in conjunction with the American Fed eration of Labor and the C.LO. against the "Poll Tax" congressman who seek disunity by the destruction of all progressive 1epis1ation
Evening star., 1942-05-21
States Key Witness
Accused Of Killing al
Madeline Webb Trial
HirschI Denies He Ever
Sow Polish Refugee,
Victim of StroneIer

BY The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 2l.-Counsel
for Madeline Webb, 2s-year -old
model, and two men accused of the
Staying of Mrs. Susan Flora Reich,
sought today to pin the crime on
Murray Hirschl, the States key wit
ness.
Continuing his cross-examination
of Hirschl on the ninth day of the
flrst-degree murder trial, Jacques
Buitenkant, chief defense counsel,
demanded:
rs it not a fact that you were
the one who attacked the woman?"
Hirschl, uncle of Eli Shonbrun,
one of the defendants and sweet
heart of Miss Webb, vehemently de-
MED that he had ever seen Mrs.
Reich, a Polish refugee and wife
of New Jersey manufacturer, whose
strangled and suffocated body was
found in a hotel suite last March S.
The moon-faced Hirschl himself
has been indicted in connection
with the staying, but obtained a
severance to testify against Miss
Webb, Shonbrun and John D. Cul-
len the third defendant in the cur
rent trial
Helped to Plan Robbery.
During two days of direct exami-
nation, Hirschl acknowledged help
ing to plan the robbery of Mrs.
Reich in the presence Of the other
three, but insisted he mad nothing
to do with the attack which resulted
in Mrs. Reich's death.
Isn't it fact that Madeline and
Eli we're not in that room at !
o'clock on March (the time the
State contends Mrs. Reich was
slain) ?" asked Attorney Buitenkant,
adding, Isn't it a fact that you
were in that room alone at or about
l pm. thai day?'
Hirschl leaned forward In his
chair and shouted an emphatic
no"
Il never went back in that room
once l left It," he added.
The witness. obviously nettled by
the turn of the questioning, testi-
fled he left the room at about 1920
am, in line with his direct testi-
mony that he had been in the ho-
tel room with the three defendants
the morning of March 4.
Isn't 1t fact that you saw that