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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
Talk Warren
ForV-P Post
BY LYLE c. WILSON

United Press Starr Correspondent
washington, May IS. (UP)-It
looked today as though Gov. Earl
Warren of California can have the
COP vice presidential nomination
If he wants it, but Republican
statesmen wish they knew whether
the Governor means 1t when he
says he Is not a candidate.
None Of them seems to have any
doubt that Gov Thomas E. Dewey
Of New York will accept the Re-
publican presidential nomination
If 1t is offered despite his refusal
to make pre-convention campaign.
None of the Democrats-not even
those who oppose the administra-
tion-seems to have any doubt that
President Roosevelt will accept a
fourth term denomination rendered
by the Democrats, although the
President says nothing at all about
his plans.
But Warren has the politicians
guessing. Most Of them do not know
him but have read about him. They
hear that Warren wants to earn a
lot of money. They are beginning
to be afraid that he intends to do
just that by returning to private
law practice.
The governors appeal is strictly
geographical. He demonstrated that
he could carry California for the
Republicans after long years of
Democratic rule. California casts IS
electoral college votes. Furthermore,
the Republican Presidential nomi-
nee probably will be from New
York and surely will not come from
farter west than Ohio. Thus, War;
rem, from a doubtful state, became
the ideal vice-presidential running
mate for 1914
But his emphatic insistence that
he Is not a candidate plus the
whispered report that he wants to
return to private law practice may
cause interested Republicans short
ly to re-survey the vice-presidential
situation. AS one old-timer put It:
IF Warren means he Is not a
candidate but that he would accept
If the nomination were offered, he'd
better be getting the word around"
AS delegate sentiment for first
place position is recorded so far,
Dewey may be a first ballot nominee
at Chicago. He and Gov. John w.
Bricker of Ohio are not far apart
in actually pledged delegates. But
on the basis Of various informal
commitments, expressions of prefer
ence and state convention resolu-
tons, Dewey has claim of one
kind or another on close to 500
delegates, 80 less than the bare
majority suffiscient to nominate.
Bricker's fortnight and active
campaign for the presidential nomi-
nation is in no way belittled by the
fact that he frequently is being
mentioned as a possible running
mate for Dewey. Bricker would be
a strong presidential nominee
from an important state with %
electoral votes.
Dewey'S early ballot nomination
would enable him practically to dis
tate the vice-presidential nominal
ton. That is where Warrens reluc-
lance may be put to the test. Some
persons believe Dewey's supporters
early wants Californian or the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
Reds Make
Poles Offer
Re Boundary
BY J. EDWARD MURRAY
TInitad Proee Staff C0rraGnOl1dent

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
London, May 15-(UP)-Russia
was reported today to be prepared
to return Wilno and Lwow to POST
war Poland If the Poles drop VIA
dislaw Raciewicz as president Of
their exile government in London.
Reliable sources understood that
w. Averell Hartman, American
ambassador to Russia, had report
ed the Soviet Governments atti-
tude informally to both London and
Washington.
Both Wilno and Lwow lie well
east of the Curzon line on which
Russia has been insisting as her
western postwar boundary. Russia
incorporated Lwow within the
Ukraine and Wilno within Soviet
Lithuania after occupying the east
ern part Of Poland by agreement
with Germany in September 1889.
The Soviets were said to have
taken a more liberal attitude to-
ward Lwow and Wilno after Pc
Rod OF successful collaboration with
the Polish underground in the areas
of pre-war Poland in the path Of
the advancing Red Army.
Some sources believe that the
Russian suggestion may lead to a
resumption of relations between the
exile government and Moscow,
broken last April 26, 1943 when the
Poles asked the International Red
Cross to investigate @ German pro-
paganda claim OF Soviet atrocities.
Radio Moscow again broadcast to-
day a recent appeal by General
Zhelikovski. who fought for Poland
in World War I, for unity among
Slavs and an agreement with Rus
STA settling all outstandingf ques-
tons, including that Of common
frontiers.
The Polish National Council -
parliament of the exile government
was in the midst Of serious
crisis resulting from socialist
party motion Saturday for a vote
Of censure of Gen. Marian Kukiel,
national defense minister.
When the speaker tried to rule
out the motion, the Socialists fore
ed its retention by threatening to
withdraw in q group. The Social
lists accused Kukiel, along with
Gen. Kazimierz Sosnkowski, COM
mander in chief of the Polish
army, and Gen. Wladislaw Anders,
commander in the middle east, Of
encouraging anti-semitism.
The debate became so acrimoni-
Gus that the speaker ordered the
chamber cleared of the press and
public. No action was taken on the
motion and the debate was to re-
sumo today.
Twenty-one Polish soldiers who
deserted the Polish Army in Britain
on grounds of anti-semitism were
granted amnesty last week after
being court-martialed and SEN
tented to imprisonment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15

Poll Bill

Washington, May is - CU.P) -
The perennial poll-tax issue, with
most southern senators solidly ar
rayed against the house.
Marcantonio bill which would for
bid eight states to require payment
OF sepcial tax as a prerequisite for
voting, faced showdown in the
Senate today with quick death in
dlcated for the measure.
After one hour of debate follow.
ing the converting Of the senate at
noon, the body was scheduled to
vote on the issue of cloture-a rule
limiting debate to one hour per
speaker which would prevent q fill
buster and permit bringing the bill
itself to final vote.
Despite the assertion Of Senator
Harley M. Kilgore, D., v. Va, that
Republicans could force cloture If
they vote dsolidly with Democrats
favoring the bill, there appeared lit
Tie likelihood that senator's would
1orego their traditional right to talk
at length.
An unofficial poll showed "a sem
ators ready to vote against cloture
as against 43 for it. The debate lin
vote. -- W.
1t generally was believed that the
senate leadership, pressed for time
In view Of the coming convention
recess. would not sanction the pro-
longed hlibuster which the south.
erners would age II the bill were to
De debated but would let 1t die il
couture were turned down.
1t was reported that a group of
several hundred anti-poll tax cru
saderS would picket the capitol this
afternoon until the cloture measure
was voted on, and II it failed. plan
neo to continue their demonstrate
vote. :" :"
Among the measures facing the
senate before the convention re-
cess were the house. approved tax
somplihcation bill, expected Ia
reach the upper chamber this week
and the bill for extension of The
once OF Price Administration now
In committee.
The house, which goes ON a six.
Gay week this week in order 10
clear up bills, also must act on OpA
extension, as well as the senate.
passed e. ]. Bill OF Rights" bro.
WONG veterans benefits, and
most OF appropriation bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15

A resolution passed unanimously
1t the annual convention Of the
Connecticut State Teachers Asso-
citation held in Hartford, Saturday
urged the need for retaining the
control Of the nations educational
system in the hands Of the state and
local governments. One Of the many
resolutions adopted by the conven-
ton this aforementioned amend
ment cited the dangerous growth Of
federal control over our educational
system.
Approximately IL of SO resolutions
were adopted by the convention
which was conducted in hall Of the
House of Representatives and was
attended by 300 or more delegates.
Among the other resolutions passed
were those urgingn that federal
legislation amending the social Sc
eurity law should contain clause
specifically eliminating teachers,
who, 1t was pointed out, are already
amply covered by similar protective
measures; also that request be
Forwarded to state and national pol
ltical parties asking them to include
a statement, in their platforms, de-
filming their support and views Of
the public education system.
A scholarship fund which would
give 81 900 in financial aid to any
aspiring student eager to take up
the profession Of teaching also was
voted at the convention. The aSso-
Citations annual dues was raised
from 50 to So.
The following officers were elect
ed at the meeting:
President, Mrs. Isabelle M. Pear
son, Winsted; vice-president, Thorn
as F. Richardson, New Haven; Sec
rotary, Miss Anne E. MCGUIRE, Man
chester; treasurer, H. Chandler
Hunt, Meriden; finance officer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
Litigation In
Local Courts

Withdrawal papers were filed in
common pleas court today in the
81, 900 damage suit Of Julia Smith,
local theater manager, against
Lawrence Sanford, operator Of
Jacks Parking station at 1877 East
Main street.
The litigation was based on dam
ages which resulted to the plain
tiff's station wagon when 1t was
stolen from the parking lot May
IA, 1913. The plaintiff claimed it
cost her $3.50 to repair and repaint
the vehicle and that Its value was
lessened by $500. Terms Of settle
ment were not disclosed.
Superior Court Judge Frank p.
McEvoy today handed down a de-
cision clearing title to property
held on Church street, Naugatuck
by the Naugatuck division, Ancient
Order of Hibernians, Inc, and the
Ladies Auxiliary. A. o. H.
The Judgment was requested in
a civil action brought by the Or
ganization against Divisions No. 3
and No. 3, of the A. o. H. The La
dies Auxiliary Of the defendant Or
CARNATIONS also had been entered
as party defendant originally, but
was dropped after the court was
informed the society had conveyed
its interest In the premises to the
plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs claimed title was
conveyed to them June 30, 1882.
Trustees and agents of the other
organizations were named as de-
PENDANTS in the clearance suit.
Mabel Virginia Huey Schofield of
Scranton, Pa, on the grounds of
cruelty and desertion. The couple
married Feb. II, 1929. The plain
tiff alleges her husband has been
cruel from the day of marriage and
that he deserted here the follow
ing July "a. She seeks alimony
and permission to resume us of her
maiden name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage eeFtifi-
Gates have been filed at the once
Of vital Statistics;
Lawrence Rossl, $50 Bishop
street and FloFenee zelios Is
Ann street.
Albert Bagdon. 5s7 washing.
ton street and Gladys Deauch-
alnne. 7s6 Washington street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
Senate 0koys
ForrestoI

Washington. May 15-(UP)-The
Senate Naval Affairs Committee to-
day unanimously approved the nom
nation of James v. Forrestal to
succeed the late Frank Knox as
Secretary of Navy.
Chairman David I. Walsh, D.,
Mass, said the committee acted
after only three minutes Of dis
cuSsion.
Forrestal arrived several minutes
later, accompanied by naval aides.
Told that he had been recommend
ed unanimously for Senate confir-
nation, he smiled and said, that's
very dangerous business"
The Senate was expected to vote
the confirmation in a few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
II FLYERS KILLED

savannah. Ga, May I5-(Up)-
Eleven flyers were killed whar =
loerator bomber crashed at Bats
"a field In Cuba Saturday nieht
chatham field army officials An.
nounced today. The plane was on
base here. ~ ~"
Inc dead included Pfc Augustus
SmyrnioS, Peabody, Mass,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
Conodion Ship
orpedoed

ottowa, May l5-(UP)-The Cam
adam frigate valleyfield was torpe-
doed while on convoy escort duty
In the North Atlantic and sank al
most Immediately with a loss Of 1875
men. Navy Minister Angus MacDon-
aid announced today.
OF the casualties. five were listed
as dead and l22 missing. Only 38
members OF the ships complement
survived.
The Valleyfield was the first Cam
adam frigate TO be sunk and the
first Canadian escort ship lost since
the torpedoing OF the 81. Croix. In
September 1913. The Valleyfield was
commissioned last December.
Details OF the action In which the
valleyfield persisted were not dis
closed.
The Captain. Lieut.. -Comdr. d. T.
English Of Halifax was among the
missing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
60 Volunteer
Firemen Quit

Brattleboro, VT, May IS. UP)-
his town of 1000 persons was left
with a fire department of five to-
day after go volunteers quit in pro-
test against the newly-hired deputy
fire chief, Leon Burrows of Amherst.
The firemen walked out last
night, leaving two fire stations and
five trucks to be handled by the
five paid drivers who remain. Town
Manager Ernest E. Lothrop sounded
the call for volunteers. but admitted
the response was mot too encour-
aging"
Earlier, the protesting firemen had
petitioned for the retention OF vol
unteer acting chief Alexander j..
Exner, who also Is a part time, un-
paid employe. The new appointee
will be paid a yearly salary OF
$500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
SHIP OUTPUT UP ESQ PCT.

IN -ets our privately operated
snlpyards produced merchant Ship
ping Of approximately 1900, 900
oeadwelght tons. equal TO one fifth
Of total world shipping at the OUT
break OF the war and about z Ia
times 1914 tonnage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
FDR VS. Dewey
Is Prophecy
BY RUSSELL TURNER
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, May IS. (UP)-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Gov. Thomas
E. Dewey of New York were ex-
pected to emerge at the end Of this
week as the two opposing candi-
dates, If they desire the nominal
tions, for the next four years in
the White House as the result Of
IL more state conventions and pri-
maries.
Though neither Candidate" has
said he would run for Office, the
Presidents improved health and
Dewey's backing by his party men,
bers were taken as general indica-
tons that neither man will re-
fuse to be drafted"
Mr.. Roosevelt already Is assured
of a fourth term nomination If
he decides to run. An United Press
Survey of primaries and conven-
tons held thus far showed that he
has 662 delegates pledged. More
than the bare majority needed.
Dewey now has 436 legeates; only
"a short of the $50 needed to win
the nomination--pledged or pre-
pared to support him. With 2o0
more g. o. p. delegates to be chosen
this week. Dewey almost was Ger.
tain to pick up enough additional
support to vie him the nomination
barring an unforeseen conven-
ton split-either on the first or at
ieasC tile secollu DalloG. At. .o,.
dewey oisees' ss nHI TtAS 49, 49,
was eApeIsea , 49, i' wa 1,a
q a., SSi t te na =" 80 IT,, W. 80
81, Nar w 81 ,,,an ard I,;n,se,f a
,,nss,hIo ,,;"e'o,.osjdan+,o1 candidate
p NJ pooSeveit who stands To swell
this r,rhe,. of nledeod votes NV an
ether ia this week ALREADY he's an
ADVANCE nIedoe on California's 81
Democratic delegates,
This weeks conventions and pri-
maries schedule.
ToIay.
Oklahoma Democratic state con-
vention Delegation of 80 already
pledged to Mr.. Roosevelt.
Tuesday:
California state and presidential
preference primary, with President
Roosevelt,S domestic policies the
main issues. Seat of Sen. Sheridan
Downey. D., at stake, along with %
House seats.
Montana Democratic and Repub-
lican state conventions. Eleven
Democratic delegates pledged to the
president if he runs. Eight Repub-
lican delegates will be unrestricted
and will be contested by supporters
of Dewey and Gov. John w. Bricker
of Ohio.
New Jersey state and presidential
preference primary. Republicans
will name "a convention delegates
and the Democrats 35, each block
probably going to Dewey and Mr..
Roosevelt, respectively.
Delaware Democratic convention.
Expected to be pro-Roosevelt.
Delaware COP convention delegates
meet May 20 to determine whom
they will back.
Wednesday:
Arkansas Democratic convention
Twenty delegates already pledged
to Mr.. Roosevelt.
South Carolina, first Of three
Democratic conventions.
Vermont Republican convention
Delegation of nine will be tradition
ally unpledged. Vermont Demo
nhnnCe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15

College. This in
stitutton Of
higher learning
is a. new devel-
opment in our
national defense.
It supplies for
the Army, Navy,
a nd M airline
Corps, staff Of
ficers and COM
n1anderS W h o
are especially
prepared to
plan and carry
out operations
in modern
wars three ele-
ments: air, sea
aud LAND
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
Connecticut I Teachers
Opposed To Subsidy
View Governments Control of Educational System
With Apprehension; Seek Security Amendment

Frederick @. Roth, Bridgeport;
county directors, Mrs. Letitia Lord
of Darien and Miss Ruth M. Knight,
Stafford Springs delegates to the
National Education association, A.
G. Merriam, New Haven; Glenn w.
Moon, Stamford; Harry Vessels,
New Britain; Mrs. Helen F. MacFar-
land, Mansfield; Calvin Stanley,
Norwich; and alternates, Mrs. Isa-
dore Sharpe, Stafford; and william
Farris, Old Saybrook.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits
have been issued by the Office Of
the building inspector;
II. Y. Knesohe. A Mcdonald
avenue. Alteration 10 dwelling.
SITS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
BY THOMAS M. JOHNSON
NEA Military Writer

washington, May IS. - An Tnad-
vertised but important contribution
to the coming invasions, whether OF
western Europe or Japan, is being
made by the Army and Navy STAFF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15

- cnild.s umbrella and hat, found
on Grand and Church streets sat-
nroaX y awaiting Its owner at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
ticket. railing that, it may be an

ticket. Failing that, it may be an
open contest.
Former Gov. Harold E. .Stassen Of
Minnesota would have considerable
support mad not to be overlooked
are Rep. Everett Dirksen, Illinois
Republican, who is campaigning for
a place on the ticket, and Eric
Johnston, the west coast Industrial
ist who just has been reelected
president of the United States
Chamber of Commerce and who
leaves this week for Moscow to talk
with Marshal Josef Stain. It would
not be surprising If Johnston's pres
ence in Russia soon impressively
is brought to the public attention.
Bingo is becoming a popular char
H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
HEADS NORWICH UNIVERSITY

Mortified. VI, May IS. (UP)-
Homer L. Dodge of Norman. Okla,
director Of the ONCE OF scientific
personnel OF the National Research
Council In Washington, has been
elected as the 18th president Of Nor
wich university. i26-yeaid-old mill
tary college.
DR.. Dodge. 56-year-old physicist,
was dean OF the grad school AZ
the University OF Oklahoma from
1926 10 1912 when he was granted
a leave Of absence 70 take his post
in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15
Staff College Lays
Stress On Teamwork
In Global Warfare

field. No vistige Of Arrny-Navy
rivalry can exist In such an atmos-
phere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15

Ere VIM boost Post Office Saw
ings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15

Bingo is becoming a popular char
ity game in Argentina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15

Incidentally that reminds me Of
the old French Proverb: Maternity
Is q matter of fact-Paternity Is a
matter Of opinion!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-15

Hitler and Hirohit0 celebrated
their birthdays within q fortnight
Of each other. We're now busy try
ing to help free men celebrate the
demise Of both within q similar
short space Of time. -.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-11-18
THE ARMY.

Sunday services.
10 a. m, Sunday school.
II a. m, Preaching service.
$50 p. m. Y. P, l.. Meeting.
7 p. M, Open all meeting.
7:30 p. m. Salvation meeting.
Why not 90 to church?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-11-18
Christianity and Democracy

mGm1GHws OK THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-11-18
ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCi

Time Of Masses:
lst, 3rd, and 5th Sunday 9 a. m
End and 4th Sunday, 1890 a. n
Holy Days, 9 a. m.
Novena devotions, Sundays, IA
p. m.
Rev. James II, King. pastor.
Evening star., 1944-04-25
Youth Held as Bandit;
Kidnapped Man Freed
BY the Associated Press.


HYANNIS, Nebr., April 25.-A 81.
year-old ,laborer who said, "I guess
have been reading too many WILD
West stories" was captured last
night rs miles southwest of Hyannis
and will be charged with robbing
the State Bank of Hyannis, Sheriff
G. w. Thurston said.
Sheriff Thurston said the youth
was captured in a car belonging te
Walter Stroud, cashier of the bank
who was held hostage by the robbe1
and later released.
"Now know how the bank cash.
fer felt when he looked into my
gun" the young man said as he sur
rendered, the sheriff related. Sher-
if Thurston said the man was from
Snyder, Colo.
The young man, who had stopped
en- route to buy clothes to replace
the cowboy hat and plaid coat he
was wearing when he stepped into
the bank, said he had been lost sew
eral times in his 75-mile fight
through rugged sandhill country.
The bandit forced Mr.. Stroud to
walk two blocks to his home, where
his automobile was parked. He COM
PEELED Mr.. Stroud to drive him away,
then released him unharmed near
Ellsworth, about 80 miles west of
Hyannis.
Mrs. Stroud, seeing her husband
walking along the street with the
bandit, thought he was bringing
home guest for dinner and pre-
pared another plate at the table.
Evening star., 1944-04-25
Separate Portal Pay
Coal Pact Proposed
Ry the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
Soft coal operators representine
more than 10 per cent of the in.
dustry have asked the War Labo,
Board for authority to offer the
United Mine Workers a separate
contract to permit prompt payment
to miners of $40 as retroactive
settlement for underground trave,
time.
UNIV President John L. Lewis
estimated that approximately s1s,-
100000 is due the miners.
The operators constitute the same
group which signed an agreement
with the UNIV in December. That
agreement, including the go item
Is on the docket of the WLB. but
the board has deferred action pend
ing report from a presidential
committee on which future traveI
time rates will be based.
The operators made their pro-
posal to the board yesterday in the
form of letter, offering to pay
the money in four monthly install
ments and said they woud expect
consistent increase in the ceiline
price of coal.
Evening star., 1944-04-25
Hornet Sailors Aided
In Treating Wounded,
Medical Society Told

Members of the crew of the Hor-
net, airplane carrier from which
planes bombed Tokyo, were praised
last night by 1t. Comdr. Gerald
IMcAteer, a medical officer of the
Hornet, for the aptitude displayed
in helping to treat the wounded on
board the stricken ship just before
she was sunk in the Pacific.
Speaking at the annual banquet
lof the Washington Medical and
Surgical Society, held at the Statler
Hotel, Comdr. McAteer said the
men had picked up valuable train
ing from the series of lectures given
| by medical officers When the test
lcame to help treat their comrades
for wounds, burns and hem
morrhages, he said he saw some
highly intelligent work done on Sc
riously wounded men.
Comdr. McAteer, whose home Is
at 4i07 w street. wore the Purple
Heart award for injuries received
when heavy bomb crashed through
several decks of the Hornet and ex-
ploded not far from him. He now is
stationed at the Naval Academy in
Annapolis. He is a graduate Of
Georgetown University medical
school.
The medical officer first showed
two motion pictures reviewing the
first year of the war in the Pacific
and the life and Death of the
Hornet"
Declaring the Japs were "formi-
dable, deliberate, fanatical enemies" !"
the speaker said he had seen several
suicide Jap pilots dive their planes
onto American ships. One plunged
through several decks of the Hornet,
he said
DR.. Edward Pickford, president of
the society, presided. The annual
Frank E. Gibson Prize, awarded to
the best scientific paper of the year
by member of the society, was
postponed until next year.
DR.. Thomas A. Wildman was
chairman of the Banquet Com
mittee.