The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-29
NEWS OF CONNECTICUT

New Haven, Conn, November 29. - (UP) - Howard A. Meyerhoff, professor of political geography, pre- dicted Sunday that while the Ukraine never would regain "the relative importance it possessed prior to the present war;" the future would see completely modernized industrial region that will vie with the Ruhr and the naidlands eco- homie importance"
 The Russians, said the Yale visiting professor found new sources of raw materials east of the Urals, opening field that would surpaSs the Ukraine, and slowly they have learned that, in a country 5000 miles long, there must be sev- eral comparatively self-sufficient in- dustrial regions. And it looks as if the USSR has what it takes in the way of natural resources to evolve this type of geographically distribut- ed economy"
 Bridgeport, Conn, November 29. -(UP) - Governor Raymond E. Baldwin told a meeting of all faiths here Sunday that the American people are meeting the challenge of the times in renewing and find ing their faith in God"
 Indeed, mary men and women are discovering that only through faith can there be any meaning to our future," he said at a meeting of 49 churches and Synagogues to appeal for renewal of faith in the church of ones choice.
 We have freedom of worship now," said the governor, land we are fighting to preserve 1t, and to make 1t possible in all parts of the world. But freedom of worship is an attribute that grows stronger with practice. We must use 1t, by devoting ourselves to helping carry on the work of the church of our own choice"
 Ansonia, Conn, November B. (UP) - George Mayfield, 25. was held today in connection with the fatal stabbing of Henry Williams, 3S, discharged Negro soldier Sat- urday night.
 Love M. Jones. sleeping i'm . room adjoining that of Williams, told police he heard Williams cry, George, George, why did you cut me?"
 Later, Mayfield was picked up on the street for questioning. Off, ficer Charles Mccarthy said Will Hams and Mayfield had worked on the same job Saturday.
 Canaan, Conn, Nov. 29.-(UP)- Two youths, one wanted at Roxbury, Mass, as 8 murder suspect, and the other at Albany, New York, as a parole violator, were arrested here today by State Police Officer Don- aid Frost after they acted sus- plciously in restaurant.
 Taken to Canaan barracks for questioning, Alrnont Bracey, 20, Ne gro, allegedly admitted he fled Rox- bury several days ago after stabbing a soldier. A check with Boston authorities disclosed he was wanted in connection with the fatal stab- ping of Army Sgt. Arnold Carl Gully.
 Harry Leonard, IT, was said to have violated a parole from the New York state reformatory at In- duStry, and to be wanted in con- nection with number of robberies of rural grocery stores.
 Both awaited arrived of MaSsa- chusetts and New York authorities.
 Fairfield, Conn.,, Nov. 29.-CUP) The board of selectmen meets to- night to consider the recommend ed dismissal of Police Lieut.. Thomas R. Shaunghnessy as re- suit of an investigation by a special committee. Shaunghnessy was charged by Town Counsel Ar thur M. COmley with conduct un-
 becoming an officer, attempting to conspire with a Melvin Cole to discredit his superior officers, and with accepting gifts of money, property and services in exchange for favOrs he allegedly promised aS a policeman.
 A town meeting recommended the officers dismissal, which was taken under advisement by the Selectmen last week. A decision was expected at tOnight's meet