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Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24
Dorothy
.Laby Weds

MISS DOROTHY LABY.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Laby of LivernoiS avenue, be-
came the bride of Richard B.
Ford, son of Mrs. Muriel Ford
of Coyington drive, i'm the High
land Presbyterian Church Sat
urday afternoon. The church
was beautifully decorated with
palms and flowers.
The bride chose for her we'd
ding a gown of white marqui-
settle fashioned with a fitted
bodice, sweetheart neckline, long
sleeves and bouffant skirt eX-
tending in the back 10 form a
train. Her fingertip illusion veil
fell from a modified corouct and
she carried white carnations and
sweet peas.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24
Remain at Home

ADD TO your list of patriotic
Stay-at-homcS -, the Abram
NaHDerIeeS who declare
themselves perfectly content q.
TO pass a reStful summer IN
their beautiful house and garden
-. in Provencal road
The pretty daughters of the
household Joan and Virginia
&C.. play tennis at the Country
Club swim at the Crosse
PoInte Yacht Club and help
with the housework
For the VanDcrZee menage
like many another is
without servants al this
moment
Simple meals on the terrace
=. replace the elaborate ones
enjoyed in big hotels N
other years
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24

MARCH p TO APRIL 20
Arics-Encouraging for crea-
tive work, new ideas of merchan-
dising Money matters can bring
good returns if you devote ample
time, study and oStutencss.
APRIL n TO NAY 20
ToartW-Plauetary vibrations
good on whole especially for
advertising manufacturing, uu-
YES TIM ent $, where YOU have
checke d thoroughly.
MAY n TO JENE p
Gcmuii-Excellent day for you
for unusual matters. general I'M
provement. F. NJ. tavorS ship
ping, produce, all urgent issues.
Workers, buspeSSmen should co..
operate for top results.
JUNE - TO July -
CmcCr-ENtra prodding Will
be the medicine to put over a
bang-up job in your line now.
Courtship, marriage, social work,
demand diplomacy, serenity.
JULY - TO AUG. -
Leone of your be-carcful
days. Get started early, with
system. Business can be mixed
with socials, benefits. BE .suiii-
GENTLY consistent 70 reach goals.
AUG. p TO SEPT. %
IUQo-Flne aspects between
: a. m sand : p. m. for artistic
and professional matters as welt
as finances. Important deals
should move satisfactorily.
SEPT. % 70 OCT. -
Libfo-CombInng energy and
friendly star ray mould make o.
a happy ray. You can accomplish
jn "A necessary line and with
needed commodities. The unusual
may 20 over hlg.
OCT. ~ TO NOE--1,
Sc0rpio-lnfueuces still on
favorable side. Almost any usc-
full up-tO-date move Will bring
returns. BE alert many 0ppot-
tunities now fit ln with your
style Of work.
NOV. - TO DEC p
Sagi'tariuS-Tuday rays spon-
sor general Improvement, future
plans; discussing contracts, esti-
mates and paving way for big
days ahead. II Heart interests
bright.
DEC. ILp-JtT. ~
CnplrrUT6-iiavc forothoughI
-5Tcrtncss in both personal and
business matters. Seek new
orders, contracts; 20 after
things Less Noublc running the
daily routine
JAN 70 FEB. 20
iqJ0ras - Better than out
ward appearances; You really
can go places To-Day Don't be TOO
aggfrs lNcAr.ag the cooperative
game fairly NJ pays dividends
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24

COOL As a breeze, with easy
to-SCly- cap --+trvCy. Pattern 4733
has very few pattern parts.
Darts MP into a wand-waiSt.
May have higher two-button
uecklnc II desired.
Pattern 1888 comes i'm sizes
-. 10. rs. 20. 80. 81. Sc. 3S, 40.
- Size rs requires 3 yards
35-inch fabric
Send 20 cents in coin for
every Anne a q a m $ Pattern.
Send Your order 10 the Anne
Adams Pattern Department. The
Detroit Times, Detroit II. Mich.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24
Reception at Home

Warren Zerbe was best man
and the uShcrS were Larry
Webber and Sgt Paul Coap-
man.
The reception was held at the
home of the brides parents.
After their wedding trip TO
northern Michigan. Mr. and Mrs.
Ford will make their home in
Detroit
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24
Wears Taffeta Gown

Miss Marion McCrilllS, maid
of honor, wore a grey-blue tissue
taffeta gown printed with small
floral sprays and carried deep
pink carnations.
Bridesmaids Evelyn Drew and
Esther Fisher wore printed taf-
feta dresses made idcntically
like that of the maid of honor
but of white with the same
floral pattern. Their flowers
were carnations IN pastel
shades.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24
NeC York Fashions
Eta Modernizes
Medieval Mood
BY JOAN DEAN
Detroit Times Fashion Editor

NEW YORK. July 23-Einkng the present with the twelfth
century her costumes Madame Eta showed collection that
brought the fashion press 20 its feet in standing tribute
creative designing.
Modernzng moods medieval Eta takes the Almonors
bags which Crusaders carried for the poor hangs
the belts of afternoon evening dresses and calls
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24
Party for WAVES

THE DETROIT WOMENS
COUNCIL of the Navy League
held its third anniversary party
for the WAVES al the Detroit
Naval Armory yesterday at
Z y. m.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24
Shirley Stone Spends
Short Leave Here

HOSPITAL APPRENTICE
&c SHIRLEY MARIO "
STONE, who is stationed at the
naval medical center, Bethesda.
Md, is spending a short leave
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Stone OF w. Euclid
avenue
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24
TODAY'S
Point-Saver

THE CRISPNESS of ready
io-eat cereals blends TO perfcc-
tion with the NEEDING SoftncSS
of ice cream. Topped with a
delicious sauce, YOU have "A
party treat that will delight the
adults as we'll as the youngsters.
Fudge sundaes are a favorite
and here is the ready answer
TO that dish without any strain
on the sugar supply.
Fudge Sauce
- squares unSWcCtencd chOC0-
late
: > cup water
p cups corn syrup
+. teaspoon salt
teaspoon vanilla extract.
Cook chocolate and water
over direct heat about . minutes
or until chocolate is melted and
mixture is thickened, stirring
constantly. Remove from heat
and slowly add the corn syrup
and salt. Simmer gently 10
minutes. stirring occasionally.
Add vanilla. Serve hot or cold.
Makes ia cups.
PRUDENCE PENNY.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24

Sogi'tarj1s-Today rays spon-
sor general Improvement, future
plans; discussing contracts, esti-
mates and paving way for big
days ahead, II cart interests
lrIgNl.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-24

crusading knights in armor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Probers Call Army Officer
 Hearings Enter
 Second Month

Washington. Dec. 15.-(UPD-Con- gleSS' Pearl Harbor Investigating committee began its second month of public hearings today snarled by political turmoil and the necessity O. changing it's lawyers in mid- stream.
 Lt.-Gen. Leonard T. Gerow, for mer chief of War Plans, was re- called to explain delays on the morning of Dec. T, 1941, in distribu- ton of intercepted Japanese mes sages indicating the imminence of war GeroW said yesterday he was in his office at least an hour and 20 minutes before he heard of the vital interceptS.
 The committee is rushing to get the most possible use out of it's four man legal staff which resigned yes terday due to what it considered unwarranted dragging-out ot the hearings. The staff headed by former U. s. Atty. Gen. William D. Mitchell, agreed to say on until early January to help new staff take over.
 Committee Chairman Alben w. Rarkley (D. KyD, said he mlght withdraw, too. It was considered doubtful he would, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Pupil Abused By Principal
 TerryviIIe Educotor
 Hos Different Story
BY I FRANCIS RYAN

..-. 6I J. ffLAINO1O rt AIN
 TerTyville, Dec 15-Walter Weiss, l4, son Of Edward Weiss of South Main Street, a student in eighth grade at East Main Street School. is under the care of Dr. Joseph Borkowski of Bristol, receiving treatment for injuries. including a black eye which the youth alleges was recently inflicted by Stephen R. Tompkins, principal of the school
 The boy who has failed to at tend school since the alleged beat ing stated he mad been disciplined by MT. Tompkins for a statement he made and that when he was ordered to the teachers room in the school, he had been tripped by the principal and thrown onto the couch in the room, where he was held by MT, Tompkins who then hit him in the face. Following his alleged beating MT. Tompkins requested the boy to hold out his hand for strapping which he re- fused to do with the result he was taken to the office of the Superin- tendent of Schools Harry S. Fisher in Prospect Street School where he was given further abuse.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
GLobaL Press Rights Urged

New York, Dec. l5 -- tUPp - The United Nations and all other countries of good will should put into effect "a bill of rights for the press of all the world" Hugh Ball. lie, president of the United Press, said last night in an address con- memorating the ratification of the Bill of Rights at Eastchester, N Y.
 The meeting at historic St Paul's Church on the 154th ami versary of the ratification, was attended by leaders of journalism. Baillie, who was introduced by Ogden Reid, president of the New York Herald Tribune, presented this three point program for an international charter of news freedom:
 1. News sources, particularly official sources, shall be competi- lively open to all.
 2. Transmission facilities shall De comparatively available to all
 3. There shall be minimum of official regulation of the flow of news itself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Police Arrest 800 Suspects As DeSerteES
 5000 Participate
 In London Roids
 To Breok Racket

London, Dec. l5- CUP) A sur prise nighttime sweep by an esti- mated 5000 London policemen, American and Allied Military Po- lice trying to smash the military deserter racket was reported to have bagged 300 suspects early today.
 Downtown London police stations were damned with suspects, some in uniform and some in evening clothes, rounded up during the night by the squads of white-hel- meted American MP's, Scotland Yard detectives,' London Boobies, British, Canadian and Polish Mill .ary Police.
 Police were seeking to round up the estimated 10000 Allied military deserters living illegally in Britain, Most of them were believed to be in London. At least II known de- serters were caught by II p. m.
 Results Fairly Good
 Scotland Yard officials called the results fairly satisfactory"
 Throughout the night-life hours souadrons descended suddenly upon gathering places in four Central London districts - Mayfair, Pad dington, Soho and Vauxhall-which deserters are known to frequent.
 British and American Army
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
ArmyGives Up Surplus
 Goods Totol Almost
 HoIf Billion Dollars

Washington, Dec. 15-CUP)-War Department spokesmen disclosed to- day that the Army is releasing im- mediately $483, 721 ,370 worth of sur plus civilian type" goods.
 They told the Senate War Inves- tigating Committee that items for immediate release include:
 . 11,937 trucks, 2,842 tractors, l,043,- 900 pairs of mems Army-type boots and shoes, 1,493,00O pairs of wool socks, 223,000 knit Army shirts, 50O,0OO yards of lining for clothing, 1,289 pocket watches, 48 portable laundries, S9,485 $50 worth of radio and other communications equip ment and large quantities of steel pipe and road building equipment.
 In addition there will be $76,0OO,- 900 worth of construction equipment and $18,500,0O0 worth of construc- tion materials.
 Undersecretary of War Kenneth c. Royal, in presenting these fig ures, told the committee that much of the building materials are not suitable for home construction. He said they include items for bar racks and larger structures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Lahey Blames Explosion On Break in Gas Main

A circular break in SiX-inch gas main which allowed Illuminating gas to seep through the ground and en- ter the home of MT and Mrs. Theo- dore Hansen on Seminole avenue, where it was ignited by the open pi- lot light flame on kitchen range, was the official cause for the eXplo- sion given today ill a report by Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey.
 The Dec. 6 explosion and fire took the life Of Mrs Ethel c. Ringenberg and resulted in the disqualification of Mir and Mrs. Hansen and their daughter, Jean.
 Marshal Lahey, whose long faith full term of office expires today, is- sued the following report, which he termed "a dying declaration: An explosion of so violent nature as to rock the entire east end section of Waterbury, and at the same time demolish the 1 1-2 story wooden frame building at Seminole ave- nue, occurred early on the morning of Dec. 6, 1945, and with it carried
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15

However, both total employment and that share of it borne by the eight concerns represent marked decreases as compared to November, 1914. The total employed on the latter date was 9,706 more than currently, while industrial employ rnent among the eight concerns one year ago, representing 9,679 more than currently.
 Bank clearings. debits and savings during November marked increases over the previous month, the sur vey showed. November statistics for clearings, debits and savings, re- spectively, are $8,791 ,000 $51, ,123,- e97 726 and $82,868, ,224.91. These rep resent increases over October in the following respective amounts: S975, 300, $1,644, ,105.78 and $842,- B3030.
 Proposed building in Waterbury, as computed by the issuance of building permits, showed marked decrease during November as com- pared with October. Permits for I197 ,669.90 worth of new building were issued, decrease of $344, ,476 under October's figure but an in- crease of $l63,354 over the Novem- Der, 1944, figure.
 Freight tonnage received into the city during last month showed de- creases over the previous month. Increases were shown in tonnage forwarded from the city. In ton mage weight, total of 3,719 L.C.L. ears were received, or a decrease k Continued on Page 3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15

and nights he fought under Gen. Douglas Macarthur at Bataan and when he became prisoner of the Japanese on the fall of Corregidor, A regular Army man of 19 years service spent in various parts of the world, Sergeant Sternberg survived the death march of Bataan in which so many of his buddies perished, He spent Al months as prisoner Of the Nipponese. And I saw plen- ty," is the way the veteran Army man sums up his experiences.
 While flying over Okinawa he dropped a letter directing the pos tai service crew of the Army to for ward it to The Waterbury Demo- crat, Waterbury, Conn, U. s. A. Home of the Ingersoll Watch. The letter arrived, bringing first word to the sergeant's mother and relatives here that he was alive and was expected home. Later tele- phone call from a U. s Hospital in Frisco to The Democrat announced his arrival in the U. S. and mem- Der of the reportorial staff contact ed Mrs. Mary Sternberg of 234 North Main street and informed her of her sons homecoming. He hao lost contact with his relatives wher they changed their address.
 This week. Sergeant Sternbere walked into The Democrat to report in person and to say thanks for the courtesies of the staff in reassurins his mother of his safety.
 And the staff after scrutinizing the cheyrons, service stripes, Presi' denaial citation bar with two Oai leaves, gave the sergeant a specia salute. They were meeting a vet eran who had served long anc faithfully, who suffered and endured much, and who is glad to be home with his relatives. T gained 4. pounds since coming to the States And I am still going to town" tht sergeant reports. He will return tC an Army base shortly to round ou a score of years and maybe more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
U. $. Rubber Changes Set
 Nougotuek Plont
 Nomes Executives

Naugatuck. Dec. Exchanges in three executive positions at the United States Rubber Company Footwear Plant were announced this morning by c. L. Glaes, produc- ton manager of the U. s. Rubber Company, footwear division.
 Effective Jan. 1, l946, Harry l., Carter, factory manager, will be re- lieved of his duties at his own re- quest, and w. E. Bittle, present fac tory manager at the WoonSocket, R. l.. plant, will become factory man ager at Naugatuck. Effective Dec. D, Harold N. Barrel, production su- perintendent, will be transferred to the Woonsocket plant as general su- perintendent. reporting, directly to MT. Bittle. Henry A. Anderson, pres ent plant engineer. is appointed pro- duction superintendent of the foot wear plant, effective today, and Carl Toothaker will assume the position of plant engineer.
 MT. Garter this month completed 52 years of service with the Nauga- tuck Footwear plant. He started With the company on Nov. 24 1893, as a clerk in the Goodyear Metallic Rub Der Shoe Company. A few years lat CT he was transferred to the ticket and order department. In 1917 he was placed in charge of this depart- ment which later became the pres ent production control department.
 Relations to Remain
 In March, 1919, MT. Carter was appointed assistant superintendent of the Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Company under Walter H. Norton He held that position until December, 1924, when he became superintendent of the waterproof
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Senate Defeats Salaries Boost

Washington. Dec. l5-(UP)- The Senate yesterday defeated AS to 23, a proposal to raise Congressional salaries.
 The vote was on an amend ment to the first deficiency ap- propriations bill by Sen. John H. Bankhead. (D, Ala0
 The amendment would have raised Congressional salaries from $1OOOO to $13,000, but 1t was modified on the floor to apply only on the six months from Jan. 1 to next June 30. The measure also would have boosted the salaries of the vice president and speaker of the House to $l9950.
 Earlier, by vote of AT to 24, it had struck from the first deficiency bill a proposal to give each Senator an extra $2,5OO for expenses. House members now receive an expense allow ance of that amount. f1?hbhsoafodingcRCh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
That's Why 7heyDrink
ev rRFDERICK o. OTHMAN

E
 Washington, Dec. 15- CUP) -I Eiaink I'm beginning to understand whv Washington, according to the wCTU, drinks more hard likker per capita than any other city in America. It's the pace: The gruel- ing pace. :. Take the generals, who had to sit in a committee room while Pvt. George L. Marks, ex-hair tonic salesman from Cleveland, looked them in the eye and called them aristocratic phonies of the Pentagon castle. When those generals finally got out of there do you think they guzzled soda pop?
 And so, WCTU, there are reasons.
 This week the veterans bureau was forced to announce Its own press agent didn't know what he was talking about whel4 he said it was training ex-WAC's to be chorus girls. Eighty million dollars worth of German old masters came to the National Galleries which put 'em out of sight in the cellar. Confound- ed art lovers turned to gin.
 Never Leave Wharf
 Members of President Truman cabinet got rigged out in clean shirts to go watching with their boss. He took them aboard his boat and fed 'em, but never left the wharf.
 Congress still was battling over the full employment bill, which be- gin to look about half full. The law makers finally gave the President authority to reorganize the govern
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Admiral Ramsey AssaiLs Merger

Washington, Dec. 15 - (UP) Vice-Admiral Dewitt c. Ram sey told Congress today that the merger of the armed forces might rob the Navy of the f1ex- ibility which enabled it to score such an overwhelming victory over the Japanese.
 Ramsey, a veteran naval avia- tor and deputy chief of the Pa cific fleet, also told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that the fleet air arm should remain in control of the Navy if Con- gress accepts the Navy plan for a separate Army Air Force in lieu of a merger.
 Ramsey said experience ill the recent war proved that the Navy will continue to have need for many kinds of planes and equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15

to her death Mrs. Ethel Ringenberg, 63, owner of the property, along with injuries to MT. and Mrs. Theo- dore Hansen and their 23-month old child, Jean. These four persons were the only occupants of the house. Nearby buildings were severely dam aged by the blast. Bremen found the charred body of Mrs. Ringen- berg as they pushed their way through the fallen partitions and debris.
 Fire headquarters received the first call at the hour indicated or shortly before a. m. Engine Com- pany. No. 5, located on East Main street, opposite Southmayd road, was at once detailed. It. Joseph Rice was in command, and with him were Privates Leo Harrington, John !. Dwyer, Joseph McKenna and John Scadden.
 Engine 3 responded also with Opt. Andrew OTeary and six pri-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
GM to Offer .25 Increase, Source Says
 FederoI OfficioI
 Notes Mediation
 Will Solve Strike

Washington. Dec. l5 - CUP4 - A nigh Labor Department source said today that the General Motors Corp. strike could probably be settled with a pay increase Of about 9 cents an hour.
 The amount is double the best offer made by the Company thus far but about eight cents less than the 30 per cent increase demanded by the United Automobile Workers (CIO).
 This informant said that the dis pute probably could be settled cy skillful mediation.
 President Truman's fact finding board in the case meanwhile pre- pared to organize next Tuesday, meet the parties the following day and conduct three days of public hearings
 To Hear Both Sides
 Il said 1t would withhold any re- port until convinced that the par ties are unable to reach an agree ment. Members are former War La Dor Board member Lloyd K Garri- son, Chief Justice Walter P. Stacy of the North Carolina Supreme Court and President Milton Eisen- hover of Kansas State College.
 The board plans to have each side present it's case next Thursday ano Friday. The Saturday session vii probably be devoted to argument.
 By that time the board hopes tc have sufficient information to de- eide whether it will have to make 8 recommendation for settlement oI the dispute or whether the parties gan settle it themselves in five min utes in some hotel room"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15

The response to the publicized nomination indicates that the choice will be one difficult to de- termine' because of the varied back grounds of the individuals and the nature of their contributions to the community. The choice has includ- ed, to date, teachers, merchants war veterans, business men, etc.
 Among the best nominating let ters received today the following choices indicate the tendency toward choosing a man closely al lied with the city and nations war effort: Maj. J. Peter Costigan, Will liam Dodd, Selective Service repre- sentative and the father of a World War II veteran who died in service. The following are the three letters nominating these selections:
 MAJOR COSTIGAN
 Dec. 13, 1915 Man of the Year Editor
 The Waterbury Democrat, Inc. Waterbury, Connecticut
 Dear Sir:
 My nomination for the Man of the Year of Waterbury is J. Peter Costigan. Major Costigan served in both World Wars and is the father of two veterans of World War II. He gives much of his time each day to assisting veterans, particularly the younger ones, in matters of CT rights and the like. He was elect ed an alderman also this past cleo ton.
 think he is a logical choice for his war service to the country and
 (CnI1t;1,1Io ato Dona
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Hess Flew to Scotland to Bargain on World Rule
Men BIGck-masked
 Adolf Hitler Cult GHQ Raided by War Veterans

London Dee. i5, fuPl Ten black men raided the King dom House headquarters of tho "Le- gion of Christian Reform" 8 cult toutlng Adolf Hitler aS divine. beat up a guard and dumped him in a market place three miles away.
 One Of the men left n note which said
 All of us served overseas We have come home 10 find this Wor- ship Of Hitler going on here. We want this thing stamped out.
 The band used two big black scdans in the raid on the head quarters near Petworth. Sussex. Thursday night. They seized a large