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Evening star., 1945-09-14
(kagaWaD Doubts Reiurn
|0f Christianity in
Japan in Near Future
By GERALD r. THoRP,

Foreign Correspondent for The Star and
Il the Chicago Daily News.
4 TOKYO, Sept. 14.--Toyokiho Ka-
gawa, referred to as the greatest liv-
ing Oriental exponent OF Christian
/ ity by many religious leaders in the
United States, has stated, In effect,
that there will be no rebirth of
Christianity here in the near future.
Kagawa, wearing horn-rimmed
glasses, an ill-fitting collar and
much too large blue suit, when in
terviewed in the spacious conference
room of the premier's palace, re-
marked:
I'VE are sitting now in the house
of blood" he said. 1.-TWO of the En-
peror's ministers were killed here"
Kagawa, frequent prewar lecturer
throughout the United States, who
had been imprisoned three times
since 194l, said that Japan had lost
the war because I'VE were too proud,
lacked determination, love and
intelligence, and were too much mis-
led by the militarists and shallow
Judgment of America. Every one
must repent, including me-"
Imprisoned in 1941.
Kagawa first was imprisoned in
1941, he said, because of his opposi-
ton to the war in China In l943
his views again brought imprison-
ment as they did for the third time
early in 1914.
Since the Jap surrender, he has
been free of police surveillance and
has been invited by Premier Prince
Higashi-Kuni to serve as his ad-
wiser.
In question and answer form, the
following was the substance of Ka-
gawa's press interview:
@. Did you speak up in opposi-
tion to the war against America?
A. I am for Japan. The Amer
ican radio announced that If Amer
lea won the war I would be made
premier of Japan. Every one in
Japan knew that. Therefore. I
was in danger and the life of
Christian was in danger. That was
why I went on the radio. speak
ing for Japanese policy-not to pro-
tect the militarists of Japan, but
to protect the Christian church.
I do not like America to conquer
Japan because this is my country.
@. But without American victory
how could militarism have been
abolished in Japan?
A. 1t would not have been neces-
sary to borrow foreign weapons to
eliminate militarism here. We had
a proletarian movement.
Labor Movement Stopped.
@. You mean that you still had
a labor movement in Japan from
1941 until the present?
A. No. 1t was Intentionally dis
organized because since the war
with America, America was so big
and Japan so small, America would
eliminate us.
@. Why did you speak in favor
of Japan?
A. Because Japan was the only in
dependent country in Asia and II
Japan had been eliminated there
would have been no independence
left in Asia.
Q. But Japan was not in favor Of
independence In Asia, but rather
|domination-for instance, the policy
IN China. What do you make Of
that?
A. have been fighting militarism
all the time. but ! don't like Amer
lea to run us.
Speaks as Christian.
q. Speaking as q Christian, Mr..
IKagawa, what do you think Amer
Evening star., 1945-09-14

their houses, you can't be a pacifst
We had to defend ourselves. Jesus
went to the temple to destroy the
money changers. I respect and love
America, but there are two kinds OF
Americans-heaven and hell.
G. How do you interpret the gos-
pei of love thy neighbour"
A. You must love your neighbor
but with conditions. Jesus put con-
ditions on it. Any one who would
blasphem the Holy Spirit is not
forgiven.
@. Why didn't the Emperor say
no to the militarists from 1881 to
194l?
A. He was surrounded by bad ad-
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lea should have done after Pearl
Harbor?
A. II President Roosevelt had
been Christian, why did he also
want to wage war against Japan?
@. But what do you think of Ja-
pans policy in the Far East?
A. I am against militarism, but
am also against domination by
white races in Asia.
@. What Of Japan's domination Of
Asia2
A. No answer.
@. What do you think Of the
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor2
A. It was q mistake.
@. Are you still a pacifist.
A. When 100000 people lose
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visers, but don't write 1t that way.
Say that he was lmisled.
G.. Since the surrender you are in
position Of influence with the
government. Are you not then
grateful to the Americans for con-
quering Japan?
A. No. I would rather be dead.
Evening star., 1945-09-14
Shepherds Made Felt

The invention Of felt is some
times ascribed to Oriental shep-
herds.
Evening star., 1945-09-14

Jockey shirt of silky rayon in daily dou-
Bile" colors. Brown with beige and aqua;
black with aqua and rose. Misses sizes.
$8.43.
Brown pure wool skirt, $l0.50
Evening star., 1945-09-14

bak-and much youngeloong For
example, take lamb hatl follow everywhere
towntrottng complete with vevey mu tepet
match happy idea you'll agreed Underneath ALL
good brown wool skirt flashed with cooru jockey shirt In other
words do up brown. That's the smartest, new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
In Farley Today OnWorFund
 Discuss PIons for
 Aiding Community
 Chest Appeal

Representatives of many or the city's downtown stores met this morning in the Aldermanic Cham Der at City Hall to discuss ways and means of rendering more effective cooperation with this years Com bined War Fund and Community Chest Drive. Harry Liebeskind, chairman of the ls4S campaigns downtown division, presided.
 Mayor John s. Monagan and Clyde Jennings, chairman of the i945 Community Chest drive spoke briefly emphasizing the need for extra efforts this year to meet the quota set up.
 Following showing of a slide film, "Its Up To You, which is avail able for showing in stores and fac- tories, MT. Liebeskind asked that the merchants present designate inc dividuals in their stores to organize solicitation efforts and thus supple ment efforts of fund solicitors.
 He also announced that a consid- erable amount of display material and printed matter will be available for advertising purposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
Lincoln St. DriUer
 Fined h1 City Court
Found Guilty of Violating Rules of Road; Pays $z7 in Fines; Youth Held on Robbery Ch0Fqe

samuel Rosenthal, 50, i87 Linz coin street, arrested August l6 by Motor Patrolman Donald Monaghan on charge of violation of the rules of the road, received a fine of $27 when brought to trial before Judge Charles Summa in city court this morning.
 A vehicle, operated by John A. Coe, retired president of the Amer ican Brass Company, was proceed ing along Prospect street, when Ros- enthal, driving ct reckless rate of speed, approached the Coe vehicle from Grove street and unable to ap- ply the brakes in time to avoid Q crash, swerved from the road and struck Q telephone pole.
 Rocco Flammia, 20, 200 Orange street, who received a continuance last week when arraigned on a charge of robbery with violence, re- ceived another continuance today on the recommendation of Judge Ed- ward Mascolo who stated that the youth, who had lost weight in the past week, should be put under ob- servation and be examined by c psy- chiatrist.
 The youth was charged with the robbery of Q Waterville man, Joseph Newson, Yale street, on December {, l944, in which $200 was taken and the mans ankle was fractured. Flammia was bound over on bonds of $5,000.
 Other cases: Leon Daniels, go, go LeMayare street, arrested by Pa- trolman Matthew Guarini on charge of speeding, received c con- tinuance to September 27; Harry A. Rigoulot, 37, l269 Thomaston ave- nue, arrested on Q charge of speed- ing by Patrolman John Spadaro, re- ceived a. nolle in payment of $i2; Harold Anderson, 36, 52 Raven ter race, arrested by Patrolman James Sweeney on Q charge of violation of the rules of the road, received @ nolle' on payment of SIP; Joseph Bellefieur, 46, 2l4 South Elm street, arrested by It. Joseph Petit on 6 charge of illegal parking, was not present and $6 bond was called; Louis Sambrico, 26, 727 Baldwin street, arrested by Motor Patrolman John Sparado on 6 charge of reck- less driving, received Q nolle on pay- ment of SIP; Allan Mayo, 41, 97 Porter avenue, New Rochelle, N. r.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
Public. Asked ToListAII 
 Homes Registry
 Bureau Established
 By Veterons Group

Landlords and property owners were today vigorously urged to list vacancies or contemplated vacan- cies at the newly established Homes Registry Bureau. Veterans Advisory Committee, i06 Grove street.
 The Waterbury Housing Author ity in conjunction with the Veter- ans Advisory committee has set up the new bureau to assist returning veterans In Ending suitable living quarters, LeEter E. Young, chairman Of the Waterbury Housing Author ity, and a member of the Veterans Advisory Council, said.
 Both organizations met with May or John 8. Monagan yesterday. Will liam McCue, an official of the Na- tional Housing Agency, will assist local authorities in carrying on the proposed program of providing sat- it t'actory housing for returning mil- itary men.
 The Homes Registry Bureau will be under the supervision of Miss Nancy Delaney, who Is associated with the advisory council. Registra- tions of vacanc $ by landlords may be made by calling 4-S600.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12

contract with the Eastern Mal- leable Iron co. early this year. 4t was the first contract at this plant and 1t brought marked ixl1- provement in wages and working conditions However, we do not regard the company's present hir- ing rates as particularly attrac- tive in the area as an inducement to new people to seek jobs there"
 John J. Driscoll, secretary- treasurer of the CIO State council said:
 Employers will have to realis- tic concerning their reconversion programs. The desire of employ CTS to rush production of civilian goods for quick profits Is under standable, but they must provide some incentive also for those whose earnings come through wages. New employees will not flock to them for the privilege of working for less than living wages"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
FormerLocoI Man Held For Court Trial
 William |. Park
 mond Faces Charge
 Of Monslouqhter

William L. Parknond, 70, formerly of this city, who gave his address as 0o Pearl street, was bound over to New Haven Superior Court from Hamden Town Court yesterday on Q charge of rnanslaughter.
 The man, former superintendent of the Devenis building, Bank and South Leonard streets, is charged with fatally beating Mrs. Hattie Richardson, 70, at her home in Ham, den, May 1.
 Inspector Joseph Bender stated that he had warrants issued under the name of Parkmond aS well as Parkman for the arrest Of the man who disappeared in 1914. He added that the Waterbury police worked with the Hamden police, the state police aS well as the New York City police and the FHT.
 Parkmond was apprehended by the WEI in New York City and was taken into custody when he failed to produce a draft card. Coroner James J. Corrigan, in & finding handed down Monday, stated that Parkmond was being held as crim- inally responsible in the death of the woman, and although not c pre- meditated murder, was rather the outgrowth of Q "lover's quarrel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
WASHINGTON HILL
Women Organize For Jubilee ActiUities
St. Froneis Xavier Church to Observe 50th Anniversary in November; Proqram Outlined

A meeting of the women of St. Francis Xavier parish was held in the basement of the church last evening, with Rev. David O'Keefe, assistant pastor, presiding. The pur- pose of the meeting was to make plans in preparation for the golden jubilee of the founding of the parish, The 50th anniversary should be in December, 1o46, but owing to the fact that Archbishop John G. Murray, who planned to celebrate the solemn Mass for the occasion will be in the east in November, Rev. James ]. Broderick, the pastor, changed the date to November l6.
 Father O'Keefe gave an outline to approximately seventy-flve women present last evening, of the program as now planned. All the young men of the parish, who are now priests, and can get home. are invited to be guests. All the young women, for mer parishioners, now in religious orders, are also invited, and the Ladies' Aid will be their hostesses at dinner served in the parish hall. for the sisters.
 The rectory will observe open house all day on November IS.
 A solemn high Mass will be cele- brated in the morning and solemn vespers in the evening, with Rev. Joseph Kinney offlciating.
 Miss Rose Foley yas asked to represent the women of the parish for this 60th anniversary, and Mrs. Martin Tehan was chosen to be the secretary and assist Miss Foley in making preparations. This being the first meeting and there will be vast amount of work in connection with it-all the women of the par ish are asked to take part whether they attended last nights meeting or not. Father O'Keefe said other meetings will be called in the near future, and hopes to have everyone in the parish take Q keen interest in the festivities.
 Prepare For Drive
 Edward Herbert, chairman of the Boy Scout Troop Committee, Wash- ington Park Community Club troop, is reminding the men on his com mittee to keep in mind the final scrap paper drive Sept. 30th and to be on hand to help gather the paper from The Hill. The Boy Scouts of Troop 9 arc also planning to con- tribute their efforts to this, the final scrap paper drive in World War II. MT. Herbert Is also asking residents of this locality to start saving paper now, 50 the final check up will show Q substantial tonnage from The Hill. Papers are to be tied Up in bundles and left on the sidewalks outside homes where they can be picked up by the trucks.
 Any boy l2 years old, who wishes to join the Boy Scouts and who lives in this section of the city would be welcome to be member of Troop 9, and can do SO by con- tacting scoutmaster John Lynch, ct his home on Keefe street as soon as possible. The only requirement is their birth certificate. Scouts will hold their first meeting, Sept. i9,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
Two Escopeos Crane Falls

4 railroad crane engineer and fireman escaped serious injury yes- terday afternoon when the crane they were operating toppled over onto the New Haven railroad tracks along Thomaston avenue.
 Daniel Hastings, the engineer, KlngSbury hotel, remained in the cab of the crane when 1t toppled but crawled out uninjured.
 Matthew Patkilbick, the fireman, also of Kingsbury hotel, was treat ed by Dr. Harold r. Merrill for bruises of the legs. He stayed with the crane in the fall.
 No train service was interrupted by the accident, company officials stated, and the crane, lifted by Q wTecking derrick from the water bury division yards, was returned to the tracks within an hour and . half after the accident occurred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12

at Washington Park Community house at p. m.
 Carnival Success
 Washington Park Community club Is sponsoring a carnival this week, being held on the lot at the corner of Madison anl Baldwin streets. Albert Lawlor, chairman of the committee in charge, reports Mon day and Tuesday nights had fine attendance and if the weather con- tinues as it has, the carnival will be a grand success. The parade on Monday night while not of great length, was very colorful. William Cassin had over a dozen Cowboy riders" on fine looking horses in the parade. They were very attractive coming down Baldwin street - so many horses together is an unusual sight these days.
 Washington Hill News
 MT. and Mrs. George Lynch of Fairmount street were recent visit ors in New York city. While their voices weren't heard over the air, they were fortunate in being able to attend 8 performance of Don MacNeill's Breakfast Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
Pledges Aid In Plans
 For Building
Contractors,
 Developers Attend City -HoH Session ,,II:C l:,i -

Builders, contractors, and real estate developers were assured of municipal cooperation during the post-war building period by Mayor John s. Monagan at meeting held in the City Hall yesterday after noon. Present ct the session were many of the city's leading builders and developers, as well as city of- .flcials and 6 special committee of the Board of Works, consisting of Chairman John savino, Joseph VII. helm, and John W. Bender.
 Tn opening the gathering Mayor Monagan stated that 1t was the hope of the city government to provide the means whereby private home construction in the poSt-war period might be encouraged. He urged builders and contractors to point out in what way the city govern ment could facilitate such plans.
 Extension of city services, such aS water and sewers; Into various sec tionS of the city was urged by c number of builders as prime requi. sites to expanding any local build. ing program. Different methods than those now In effect in hand ling development programs, such as involve layout and grade Of streets and acceptance of the same, were also discussed ct considerable length by the group.
 Some mention was made during the meeting of the migration of city dwellers to the smaller sur- rounding towns. Continuation of this tendency was predicted unless land developers and city officials can cooperate in the future to pro- vide suitable lots and homes with such services as water, sewers, streets, curbing, etc. Mayor Mon- agan indicated that 1t would be the aim of his administration through the respective departments to encourage home-building within the city limits.
 The question of acceptance of streets which have been laid out and graded was also discussed at considerable length. City En- gineer Charles A. Root pointed out that his department had been u1- able to cope with the requests made during the war period for the neces- sary surveys, but that he hoped that shortly his department would be staffed 50 that 1t could clean up the backlog of pending street acc ceptances, as well as more current ones.
 Considerable satisfaction was ex- pressed by the group with the ac- ton of the city in proposing that It's departments, such as the City Plan Commission, Engineering De- partment, and Street and Water Departments, as well as the Board of Public Work work in cooperation in the development of various sec- tons of the city and in encouraging more private home construction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12

arrested by Patrolman James Sweeney for passing Q red light, was not present and 0 $6 bond was called; Daniel Bachicchio, 26, 19 Hopkins street, arrested by It. Bar. ney Burns on Q charge of illegal parking, was not present and Q St bond was called; Oliver Pelletier 35, 96 Hill street, charged with speeding, operating Q motor vehiclC while his license is under suspen : sion and operating @ motor vehicle while his right to operate is under suspension, received Q continuance to September 26;
 John Mason, 49, 7S Mill street, non-support, ordered to pay $20 weekly for the support of his wife and children; Thomas McHugh, 46 ll2 MacArthur drive, intoxication and breach of the peace, continued to October 10; and Michael Var anelli, 64, 3e9 Congress avenue, as- sault, continued to September 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
Judge To Be Assigned For Winter Term
 Revision of
 Present Setup
 Expected Monday

Assignment of e judge to preside in the local superior court during the winter term Is expected to be made at Q meeting of the judges next Monday. The vacancy was cree ated by the death of Judge Frank P. McEvoy last June 24.
 Judge Thomas E. Troland of New London, @ former Army brigadler- general, was sworn in as Judge Me- Evoy's successor yesterday, but be- cause of the distance of his home from this city he is not expected to take the winter assignment here.
 Indications are that Judge Tro- land will be given an assignment near New London and that Q Bridgeport or New Haven jurist will be sent here. A general revision of assignments may be made at Mondays meeting, as Q result of the local vacancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
Garceau Comments
 On 'LaborS Shortage (
Believes Current Wage ScoIe, Generul Working Conditions 0t Risdon Mig. Co. Provides Answer

In reply to a statement published yesterday by Louis A. Dibble that the Eastern Malleable Iron Go. and both Rtsdon plants were unable to obtain sufficient help to launch full peacetime production, Ovid R. Gar ceau, IUMM6SSW international rep resentative, made the following com- ment.
 Undoubtedly a good deal of the Risdon Mfg. Co.'S difficulty in obtaining new employees and keep ing them can be traced to wages and working conditions at the firms plant. They are not good. Starting rates are as low as soc for women and 55c for men.
 "The Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers union, in an endeavor to improve conditions at Risdon, has been negotiating on a contract since last November. A marked attitude of resistance to change was found on the part of the company, and this is now being reflected in the difficulty the company is having in filling job vacancies.
 Negotiations ended a little over two months ago. without the company agreeing to a single ma jor proposal to improve condi- itons. Only the most routine pro- visions of contract, having little bearing on fundamental ques- tions, were accepted by the com- pany. All matters that would irn- prove the company's ability to hire and keep help had to 90 to con- ciliation.
 There Is no mystery, SO far as the union is concerned, in Ris- don's inability to recruit new help. In order to prevent conditions from becoming even worse, and to protect the interests of employees already working for the company, the union intends to press for early action on the conciliation and if that fails, to ask the War Labor board to act. The situation at Risdon, in our opinion, will ser- iously impair the reconversion process"
 Harold Bernard, international representative of the United Steelworkers of America which has @ contract with the Eastern Malleable Iron Co.,, made the following statement with refer ence to that company:
 "T'he Steelworkers obtained .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
Settlement In $25,OOO Suit

Withdrawal papers were filed in superior court today in the S26. .000 civil action brought by Nellie Chap man of Waterbury against Oreste Castellano of Waterbury and the Waterbury Troy Steam Laundry, Inc.
 The suit was based on injuries sustained by the plaintiff, Dec. i0, 1942, when she was struck by q laundry basket being pulled across the walk on East Main street by Castellano as an employe of the other defendant.
 A settlement of $7,500 was ap- proved by the parties, March 2, l944, but the plaintiff later filed court papers stating the defendants had failed to make payments in accordance with the agreement. No mention of settlement terms was made in the final court papers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-12
Hospital
 Bulletins

Mrs. Marie Nonamaker, 40, AT Wolcott street, was taken to St. Marys hospital this morning in the hospital ambulance at ll:30 after she stepped from the curb ct the corner of Grand and Field streets and fell. fracturing her left leg.
 Joseph Benoit, 38, 37 Chapel street, injured in the recen twash- out on Huntingdon avenue, uil- derwent an operation at St. Mary'S hospital Monday for repair of tendons injured in the accident.
 His wife, also injured in the accident, is under treatment in the same hospital for on infected leg. The condition of both is re- ported as good this morning.
 Pvt. Harold Parker, retired vet- eran fireman, who recently un. dTWent on operation for the amputation of his left leg, injured in Q fire in io3e, is reported to be resting comfortably at St. Mary's hospital.
 Bobby Plourde, 6. 0i River street, was treated ct St. Mary'S hospital yesterday afternoon for decorations of the scalp suffered when he fell against Q picket fence. He was later discharged.
 Lester slocum, e7, 2l5 South Main street, was atreated ct St. Mary's hospital yesterday after noon after he collapsed on Union street. He was taken to the hos- pital in 6 police car driven by Patrolman William O'Dea. The mn was later discharged.
 Daniel Nichols, 2, son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols, l83 Dele- ware avenue, fell from the sec- ond story window of his home early last night and suffered c fractured leg. He was admitted to Waterbury hospital last night at 620 p. m. where his condition Is reported as good today.