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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28
BY JOHN SELBY
'L0st in the Horse Lati-
tudes," by HI. Allen Smith,

Doubleday, Doran; $2.)
H. Allen Smith has written a
third book, this one Qike it's pre-
decessors) book to be taken in
small doses and infrequently. Lost
in the Horse Latitudes'' has been
staring down at this desk for some
time. Books by professional funny
men usually stay on the shelf. but
this, one did not, and, I'm glad
Mr.. Smith can miss fire badly
but for that matter, so could Mark
Twain. The piece about whv he
was not a success in the movies is
for my money, the worst he ever
did. But much farther over in the
new book appears another piece on
Edgar Bergen and Cnirlie McCar-
thy. One would normally assume
that these much written about gen.
tlemen would be poor material. hut
this turns out to be one of Mr.
Smiths best, barring the last pa ge
or so, which are not about Bergen
and the splinter, but about John
Barrymore's favorite pursuits was
shooting Limbs from a tree wiz
an elephant gun.
The point about the Smith for.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28

means not to ask for bags for packages that
are already wrapped Whenever possible, used
bags should be brought from home. A. poster
typical Of the type appearing in stores through
out the country, carries the admonition: IF
YOU have market basket, bring 1t along.
You will find 1t convenient and even fashion
able during these war days"
No conservation program can be really .ef-
fective without public cooperation.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28
What Another City Is Doing

An employees safety committee in nine
months paid $4,000 in dividends to Berkeley,
Cal, the International City Managers Associ.
alton said today. This sum is a refund on the
city's workmen's compensation insurance pre-
MUM of $4,000 made by the California state
compensation Insurance fund which operates
on cost basis, returning any profits to poll
cyholders in direct proportion to their ability
to reduce accidents.
Berkeley's safety committee was organized
year ago after an analysis Of the causes
of accidents among city employees over a
period of four years showed heavy manhour
loss and increasing insurance costs.
First step taken was the formation Of
general safety committee composed of the
heads of the nine operating departments I'M
der the craftsmanship of the personnel direc-
tor. The committee meets once month to
discuss each accident which occurred during
the previous period and to recommend ways
to prevent similar accidents. Various depart
ments investigate each accident within the
department and report to the general safety
committee the cause and corrective action
taken. representative of the state fund at
tends each meeting in the capacity of ad-
visor.
A series of meetings was held to acquaint
all city employees with conditions and to en-
list their support III the safety campaign. De-
partment heads, with the aid of the safety
engineering department representative Of the
insurance fund, presented the general picture
and the specific problems of each department
to the employees.
During the first quarter of the 1884 fiscal
year before the safety committee began its
work, 6e employees were injured by accidents
which in IA cases caused employees to lose
time from work. During the next nine months
only 1877 employees were injured, and there
were only rs lost-tine accidents. Cost Der
ease was reduced from 1921 in 1941 to ss5
n 1s43.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28
Time For Discussion

The American people, being now in the
mood for debate, might keep right on after
the elections with discussion Of the part
the International security organization which
tae Dumbarton Oaks conferees have christen-
ed the United Nations.
1t would be good thing both for the sake
of the people and Of the public servants who
will finally make the direct decision on our
participation. There are some divergent opin-
ions to be reconciled before we can hope to
take our place in this United Nations organi-
cation. The sooner they are tackled and thresh-
ed out, the sooner our government can pro-
coed in the assurance that it is backed by
unity and good will.
Some questions have. already presented
themselves: Should the Constitution b. amend
ed to give reaty-ratifying power &c simple
majority of both branches of Congress, in
stead of to the present two-thirds majority
OF the Senate? How much authority should the
permanent American member OF the United
Nations security council be given? Would the
use OF American troops in an international
armed action against an aggressor require a
formal American declaration of war, or would
it be regarded simply punitive action?
These are only a start. And there would
probably be plenty 0 acrimonious name-call-
ing in these and later discussions. But lot
of bitterness might be avoided if. before the
discussions started responsible spokesman for
49, oo1n n I~fi
terms heard frequently now
For instance, what precisely does the Dunn
barton Oaks agreement mean by 'peace-lov-
ing states,'' to which membership in the Unit
ed Nations is limited? Does ''peace-loving
refer to popular sentiment or present govern
ment policy? Does state" mean the people
organized under a government, or the gov
eminent itself.
And what is the Sovereignty which some
Americans insist must not be sacrificed to
ereignty that our own states have sacrificed
to the Union in defense, foreign relations, and
host of other matters? Or is it '.the power
that determines and administers the govern
nent,' held, according to dictionary defini-
ton, 'in the body of enfranchised citizens?
And what is meant by the people who say
I'VE believe in America first" First in what?
First for what?
Lasting peace is every Americans hope. It's
preservation is his concern. The best way TO
that preservation will not be found in cryptic
credos, vague warnings, enthusiastic generali-
ties.
We must know what we are talking about
before we try to make intelligent recommen-
dations And for that we need some explicit
definitions from spokesman for the several
shades of American opinion.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28
Political Broadcast'

1890 BLU-From Syracuse, d,,
Y, Gov. Thomas E. De"ey +iotd
sponsorship of republican na reo,,s
committee. (Pacific Coast i'E
'9:14 a. m. Monday. cbics
9 NBC and BLU-From c .,sis,
60, President RoseVel" rator
sponsorship of democra'l' "
al committee. .,,oci
$40 CHS - From aoi cness
Humphrey Bogart 5-nlnulE derr
er under sponsorship o.
cratic national commit
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28
2,642 WAR BALLOTS

RALEIGH, Oct. ~. -(P)-- Sec
rotary Of State Thad Eure said to-
day that 2,647 federal war ballots
had been received by his office
from North Carolinians in the arm
ed forces. The ballots will be pro-
cessed to county election boards
for tabulation on the day Of the
election Nov. 2.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28
The Road To Berlin
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press
1-Western 'front.' 3O1 miles drom west OF
Duren).
2.-Russian front: 304 miles drom Vlstula
north of Warsaw.
3.-Italian front: 558 miles (from south of
Bologna)
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28
rs Years Ago
Today
(EROM THE FILES
OF THE STAR-NEWS)
OCTOBER 2s. 1919

Heavy rainfall over the water
shed of the Cape Fear river has
raised the level Of the river more
than six feet during the past few
days, bringing the city a measure
of relief from the salt that has
been in the water for some weeks
past, and relieving to some extent
the strain on steam boilers in in
dustrial plants.
Miss Emily Kenan and Mrs.
James Kenan left last evening fo-
New York city, where they will
meet Lieut.. Colonel Kenan, who is
expected to arrive this week from
overseas.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28
TOP O, THE MORNING

It is said that hate never injured an en-
envy, but it has ruined the life OF many
hater. Therefore, for his own sake,
Christian dare not allow hate place In MS
life,-"The Cumberland Presbyterian"
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28

Colorless nail polish used to
cover silver candlesticks an d
metal ash trays, may prevent tar
niSh
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-28
Our Chief Aim

To aid in every way the prosecution OF the
war to complete Victory.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-04
300 Murdered
By laps With
Mikado SO. K

EDITORS NoTE-Tbis is
another article By James r.
Young, author Of Behind the
Rising Sun and for 10 years
Far East director for Inter
national NeWs Service. "a
phich this expert on ydpaa
and yEcs the background Of
Jap atrocities
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-04
TOLD BY RoMU.Lo

Authentic information had come
from Col. Carlos p. Romulo who
made ms famous escape from tt1U
islands i'm a Salyaged airplane.
Camp ODonnell a former Amer
lean military barracks, was
located in Romulos native pro-
vince of Tarlac.
Sufficient detailed material had
reached this country 10 indicate
the JapS were killing right and
left among the captives from
Bataan and Corrcgidor.
The men came for thc most
part from Albuquerque, Deming
and Silver City.
Other large units 10 suffer were
from Salinas. Cal according 10
Gel. George S. Clarke formerly
Of Spokane. Wash. He became
an overnight hero after West
Coast audiences heard of his bat
tie experiences on Bataan.
EARLY REPORTS
DR. Darius A. Davis, New York.
representing the War Prisoners
AID Society. told a group OF New
England mothers and relatives
last July that reports from Jap
aneSe camps indicated grounds
for hope that the treatment was
mot too bad. and Francis b.
Sayrc, United States commits
sioner 10 the Philippines, who
escaped in a submarine. expires 'ed
the belief the japanese would
stand by the international codes.
Within two weeks after Or.
Davis had made his report the
war department was i'm receipt Of
first hand details indicating that
a large number of American prlS-
onerS were dying of disease IN
Jap camps
Thereafter il was learned that
Japanese co m m n dantS were
shifting thousands Of their prlS-
onerS. leaving the sick 10 die, the
undernouriShed 10 Starve. SurvlV-
orS were sent 10 approximately
IS camps. scattered points IN the
Philippine Islands, isolated Garri-
sons on tho island Of FOrmoSa,
unknown locales I'm the Dutch
East Indies. the now Sub-zero
climate OF ManchurIa and the
rat and Vermin infested cells and
barracks IN Shanghai and Hong
kong.
Tomorrow: 4 survey ~ Jap
prison camps based on latest
available data
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-04
COMMITTED HARA KIRI

Subsequently the japanese mill
tary spokesman who confirmed
The details committed hara kiri
I'M DaiTen he had been ICpri-
manded for allowing the story 10
get out 0f his control
But tFs=officcrS who ordered
The Notwithstanding OF the en-
Tire population of a Chinese VII
lace which had been lined up TO
hear a speech were promoted by
The emperor to conduct the later
similar attacks on China.
The details Of the Death
March from Manila 10 Camp
O'Donncll, announced in the Joint
army and navy report of Japanese
atrocities, shocked the world but
the manner of JapaneSe- corduct
was not new 10 correspondents
who have covered typical Nippon
atrocities for Well over a decade.
Early hints Of the Death
March from Manila 10 Camp
O'Donncll, s. miles away. were
made known in Schenectady. \.
Y, at woman'S war bond rally
Il months ago and at a Pough-
kecpsic. y, y Christmas week
Red Cross campaign in 1912
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-04

Tomorrow: 4 survey ~ Jap
prison camps based on latest
available data
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-04

Sw'r-s a00 sN-rIs 81 f.oWers
on soft paste Backgrounds.
RoYon crepe. Sizes 32.38.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-04
BY JAMES X. YOUNG

Tho story was given 10 the
world and was documentcd by tho
League of Nations based on eye
witness accounts obtained by Ed
ward Hunter, an international
News Service correspondent COW
crlng the Manchurlan invasion,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
ASSOCIATES FETE
 DENNIS SCANNELL
Retiring Manager of w. T. Grant Co. Presented Gifts
 at Testimonial

A dinner honoring Dennis J. Scan- nell, retiring manager of w. T. Grant Co., last evening at The El- ton, was attended by approximately 150 guests, including national and regional executives of the company. MT. Scannell, who is retiring after 30 years with the firm, was present. ed a wrist watch by the company and war bonds by employees of the local store.
 When MT. Scannell joined the Grant O., which now controls 500 stores, it had only 19 stores through out the nation. He came to Water bury in 1930.
 Among the guests at the dinner were R. H. Fogler, president of the Grant Co.,, who made the presenta- tion; M. o. Boxwell, regional mana ger, and George Cobb, district man. ager. L. c. Lustenbuger, vice-pres- ident, was toastmaster.
 A resident of Milford, Conn, MT. Scannell has two sons, Maj. Andrew W. Scannen and Capt. Richard J. Scannell, both in Paris and three daughters, Miss Catherine Scannell of Milford, Mrs. Frederick Menold, alst of Milford, and Mrs. Edward J. Holland of New York City.
 Miss Lillian Hurley and Miss An toinette Davino arranged the din- ner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
'
Ralph BAr1Oick
 Wed M MeYiden

The wedding of Miss Rhoda Le- vine, daughter of Mrs. Anna Levine Meriden, and A-C Ralph Burwick, Army Air Forces, stationed at San Marcos, Texas, son of MT. and Mrs. Max Burwick, Walnut street, took place Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the Levine home. Rabbi Hyman Cohen, Meriden, oficiated. The bride was attired in a gown of wtnter-white botany wool trim med with white satin, an aqua marine tiara and veil and carried a Bible marked with an orchid. Mrs. Mildred Goralnik, Hartford, attend ed her cousin, and Herbert Burwick, AS, stationed in Columbia, s. C., served his brother as best man.
 Guests from Worcester and Gard- ner Mass, New York, Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury attended the open house reception which followed the ceremony.
 A-C Burwick, who was graduated from Crosby High school, will re- turn Saturday to Texas. His bride, a graduate of Bryant College, ProVi- dence, R. l., plans to join him next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
HebYeW, Ladies
 Name Officers

Mrs. Max Hart, nominating chair man, submitted the following slate of officers at a meeting of the Wa terbury Hebrew Ladies Aid Asso- citation Tuesday afternoon at the Hebrew Institute;
 President, Mrs. Abraham Fan- diller; vice-president, Mrs. George Kaplan; second vice-president, Mrs. Isidore Saff11n; recording secretary, Mrs. Frank Sirkin; financial secre- tary, Mrs. Coleman Tennenbaum; mailing secretaries, Mrs. Harry Leiberman, Mrs. Harry Wilenchik and Mrs. Rothstein; publicity and social chairmen, Mrs. Harry Klam- kin, and Mrs. Louis Reiger; hospi- tality chairman, Mrs. Nathan Misky program chairman, Mrs. Manuel Lax.
 Mrs. Tennenbaum offered several humorous readings at the conclusion of the meeting. The next board meeting will be held January at the home of Mrs. Nathan Misky, Willow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
VETERAN EMPOYES
 SEEK RETIREMENT

Michael ODea and James Shee- han. employees respectively of the Street Department since 1914 and 1912, will today make formal appli- cation to the Retirement Board at 8 meeting of the latter scheduled for p. m.
 The board is not to be confused with the Pension Commission now functioning for purposes of devising a proposed pension plan for city employees which, as indicated yes- terday by Mayor John S. oMnagan, will be presented to the Legislature at its next session. The Retirement Board, now functioning to consider all requests for retirement under the present pension system will likely cease existence upon eventual formation of 5-man board as sug- gested within the proposed revised pension plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
LadieS Aid Meets At Jones Home

Mrs. Joseph Smith, retiring pres ident of the Ladies Aid Society of the Third Congregational church, presided over the first half of a meeting of the group yesterday afternoon at the home of the newly elected president, Mrs. Robert Jones, Chiprnan street extension. Mrs, Jones was in charge of the second half of the meeting.
 The following were appointed by Mrs. Jones
 Chairman of the nominating com- mittee, Mrs. Goi1ler Lewis; kitchen chairman, Mrs. Louis VonLott; visit ing the sick committee, Mrs. Albert Harris and Mrs. VonLott; in charge of flowers for the sick, Mrs. Henry Tooker; in charge of altar flowers, Mrs. Gilbert Henderson; publicity chairman, Mrs. Harold L. Fogg.
 Plans were formulated for mem berShip covered dish supper to be held at the parish hall Jan. 4 at 6 p m. It was also announced that a foodless food sale will be held this month. Those wishing to contribute may sent their donations to Mrs. Jones before the end of the month
 The next meeting will take place Jan. 10 at 2:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Henry Tooker, Fox street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
It. J. ". Costello
 Addresses Nurses

Lieutenant John w. Costello, veteran of six months of service overseas, appealed to nurses of St. Mary's Hospital yesterday to join the service and aid the men in the armed forces. In his address he de- scribed the effects of the serious shortage of nurses and told of the care needed by wounded soldiers.
 Wounded in action four days af- ter the invasion of Normandy, the veteran is now a patient at the Cushing General hospital at Tram ingham, Mass, which he described as a country club. The soldier, who entered the service in Septem- Der, 1937. is the husband of the former Evelyn Wookey, a graduate of the Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing.
 The officer is scheduled to meet with the Waterbury Hospital nurses tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
SiIlS EngIe
 Bridal Yesterday

Naugatuck, Dec. 28.-Miss Alberta Rose Engle, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William R .Engle of 180 Cherry street and Howard Stills, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs, Howard Stills of Cooke road, Prospect, were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Naugatuck Congre- gational church. Rev. Edward R. Hance, pastor, performed the cere- mony.
 Miss Pauline Engle, served as maid-of-honor for her sister and the best man was Pfc. Carl Acker- man of Manchester.
 The bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle, w. H. Pen- burn of Norwalk, wore gray liar lequin- -Eton suit, gray hat and black accessories. A white orchid corsage completed her costume. An aquamarine suit with hat to match and tan accessories was worn by the maid-of-honor. Her cor sage was composed of red roses.
 The brides mother was attired in pale green dress and hat with brown accessories.
 Mrs. Charles McCleary played the nuptial music, and Barbara Ann Stills, sister of the bridegroom was SoloiSt.
 Out-of- town guests at the re- ception, which was held at the Engle home, were from Newark N. J., Newbury ,Norwalk, Waterbury and Middlebury.
 For travelling on their wedding trip. the bride wore a dress of old gold, styled with sealloped neck line and sleeves and buttons down the front with gray coat and hat.
 The bridegroom attended Crosby high school, Waterbury, and the bride is graduate of Wilby high school. She was formerly associated by the Synthetic plant of the U. S Rubber company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
C. Y.O Annual
 Parity Tonight

The annual Christmas party of St. Francis Xavier C.Y.O. will be held this evening at Washington Park Community House There will be dancing from to 10:3O D. m and refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. Members of the Im- maculate Conception C.Y.O. have been invited to attend.
 The committee in charge includes: Misses Patricia Kemp, Jean Pelle- tier and Roger Ouelette. Also Betsy Murphy, James Fitzgerald, Margaret Mulhall and Martin Canpion. Re- treatments will be taken care of by Miss Catherine Wiebur and Miss Anna Goggi1lS.
 Rev. James Sullivan is director of the organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
Social Notes

Dr. Francis O'Lore of St. Mary's hospital spent the wek end at his forfSer home, Presque Isle, Maine.
 Miss Blanche Davigard, North Main street, student at the h. st!tute of Musical Art of the Juil- Hard School of Music, New York City, is at her home for the holi- days.
 YR-C. R. Arthur Hasey and Mrs. Hasey of Portland, Maine, were registered at the Hotel Elton over the holiday week end. Mrs. Hasey is the daughter of Mrs. A. F. McCrea Willow street. MT. Hasey is stationed at Camp Bradford, Norfolk, Va.
 Cadet John R. Hoffman, R. O. T. C., a student at Norwich university, is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Hoffman, Watertown.
 P. Ralph Alleva, PM1-c, U. s. N. R., and Mrs. Alleva, Vermont street, announce the birth of daughter, Margaret Madelynn, at St. Mary's hospital Dec. Is. Mrs. Alleva is the former Nelda Filippone. MT. Alleva is stationed at St. Lawrence univer- sity. Canton, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28

North American and Chilian en- gineers are studying the possibility of distilling benzine from coal re- gently obtained from mines neal Antilhue, Chile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28

To foil people who buy tickets to get an extra hours drinking, magis- trateS of Wolverhampton, England, will refuse licenses for dances after 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
CLUB NOTES
Singing Society
 Plans Party

Final arrangements have been made for the New Years Eve party of the Concordia Singing society to be held Saturday evening at Con- cordia hall, Bank street. Dancing from g p. m. to 1 a. m. will be pro- vided by Marks orchestra.
 The committee in charge of the affair includes:
 Fred Neubig, chairman, Alex Dra- pitan, Ernest Kuhr, Julius Reichen- bach, Michael Molzon, Fred Bother, Eric Kuegler, Ernest Mueller, Mrs. Marie Murphy, Mrs. Airline Barnes, Miss Frances Besenbruch and Miss Ursula Gugliotti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28

Hat manufacturers of Ecuador are concerned over the possible postwar loss of the United States market following the resumption of imports from Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
MISS MILDRED LAWLOR
 ACCEPTS NEW POSITION

Miss Mildred Lawlor, employe of the tax collectors office, will term mate employment with the city the first of the year and will become associated with the T. G. Smith contractors. Office associates of Miss Lawlor feted her at gather ing last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
DeMolay Dance To
 Be Held Saturday

The fourth annual informal dance of Doric Chapter, Order of DeMolay, will be held Saturday from 8 to Il o'clock in the gymnasium of the Second Congregational church. Rusty Anderson and his orchestra will furnish music for dancing and program of entertainment has been arranged. Refreshments will be served.
 Ernest Zecca and Allen Thomp- son are co-chairman of the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
x.$ectaE 9 @- -&a1zEoa

THE SITUATION: A houseguest makes a long distance telephone call on his hostess telephone.
 WRONG WAY: Say to the hos tess, Now don't you let me for get to pay you for that"
 RIGHT WAY: Pay your hostess for the call just as soon as you have completed it, othat there will be no danger of your forgetting it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
SON WAS THERE

Evansville, Ind. (UP)-When Mrs. Curren Mullen heard of the Mis- berg raid on a late radio broad cast, she remarked to friends, Tt would be something If my son were in that raid" Shortly after she was informed that It. Joseph E. Mullen had scored kill on the Nads dur ing the battle. He was there.