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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

Whol-Sa.s fruit aaI yr3ircc jSa., CTS of Waterbury nave cuetSi:eG ce- iigerles to all retail stores W Sour days a week eliminating such Gc lIveries on Wednesday aad s,a.uT" day in compliance with flle recent request of the Off1ce of Defense Transportation.
 John Manzo chsirrnan of the local wholesale dealers committee announced today that Che pro. gram would become effective tm- mediately. following agreement by local dealers at meeting at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday conducted by Howard Clark, rep. resentative of the ODT.
 The plan is voluntary one in accordance with a similar program in effect in Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport and designed to cur tail use of gasoline. tires, etc. Pro- grams now in effect in these latter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
Compensation Agreements

Compensation COmmiSsiO n IT John J. O'COnnell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury:
 Ralph SOlary of 14O WOlcOtt street against ReymNnd Baking Co. of Waterbury. < > Beginning Dec. 8, injury to lei. loCa.
 George Bergin of Waterbury YMCA against Americans Republi- can, Inc, $25 for IT and 1-6 weeks, weeks, B and IA Fer cent loss of index finger and 15 per cent loss of middle finger of left hand.
 Mario Giannini of lO1 LOuns- bury avenue against Waterbury Tool Co.,. $2526 beginning Oct. 9, dermatitis of both hands.
 Emilio ROSaneili of 26 Acorn street against Henderson Brothers Co. of Waterbury $50 beginning Jan. 10, hernia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

Chiang uncovered in conscription and himself dismissed the chief of the department of conscription in the ministery of war, and decreed a new ministery of conscription.
 The blockade against Con- munists in northwest China, against which Communists have rallied for the past several years, finally was partially removed, and troops were used to fight the Japanese elsewhere.
 By Chiang's personal order, the irregular arrest of citizens was halted Aug. l in move to protect the peoples personal freedom, and negotiations with Communists for internal unity have been continu- ing since May.
 Hurley Praises Changes
 Ambassador Patrick J. Hurley said, T am convinced the changes have all been intended to promote cooperation and efficiency They are in large measure responsible for putting the national government, the U s. Military mission and Chiang Kai-shek on one team"
 Chiang uses an ancient proverb as his motto and used it for the past 20 years; Stabilize the affairs inside and fight the foe from the outside He apparently has been attempting both goals simultane- ously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
COPS Adopt BigComp poign
BY JOHN L. CUTTER

Indianapolis, Jan. 23-UP)- Re publican National Chairman Her bert BrOwnell, Jr., returned to New Yogk today carrying virtually un- limited authority to direct COP National campaign activities for four years and 8 new set of prin- ciples for which he believes the party should stand.
 The authority was voted by the Republican National Committee after Brownel1 submitted in general terms program for putting cam ~aigr activities on full time basis instead of few months at election tlYne.
 The fl1l text of his remarks in a closed seSsion revealed that Brown ell outlined three main principles on which ne believes the domestic well fare of the country depends. He listed:
 l. A representative, constitution al form of government.
 2. A creative and productive free enterprise economy.
 3. A government dedicated to the efficient assumption of it's social, Humanitarian and economic re- responsibilities.
 He offered 1t as a party creed with the declaration:
 Our policy must be: Whatever is best for the United States is good politics for the Republican party"
 Brownell said representative constitutional form of government should be one which protected the rights of the minority as fervently as those of the majority and is di- rected by duly elected officials who must answer to their constituents through regular elections.
 He described creative and pro- dudctive free enterprise as the eco- homie process which the United tSates has found to be the most ef- ficient and productive of the greatest economic achievements with a min- imum impairment of personal lib critics.
 On the third point. government assumption of social humanitar- ian and economic responsibilities, he spoke at length on the part that government should play in such an economic system.
 Government should and lnust in- tervene in OUT economic system" he said.
 For example, he said the govern ment should create, maintain and operate such things as roads. public parks, schools. public health pro- grams, public institutions and such other activities which do not lend themselves to the application of the profit or private weath-creat- ing techniques."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
By PHIL AULT

London, Jan. 23-CUP)-Who will be sitting in Kings row when the regal roll is called in Europe after the war?
 Perhaps Il monarchs, where once there were 30.
 They range from good King Sim con Of Bulgaria, agen seven and crazy about toys, to that doughty old warrior of the neutral tennis courts, S6-year-old King Gustav of Sweden.
 There are l3 monarchs circulating about Europe who are sitting on thrones, or have thrones to sit on II only somebody wasn't in the way. For postwar occupation the can be divided into certainties, possi- bilities and highly doubtfuls.
 The certainties can be considered George VI of Britain, Gustav of Sweden, Haakon of Norway, Chris tan of Denmark, Queen Wilhel- nina Of the Netherlands, the Grnad Duchess of Luxembourg. Michael of Rumania and Simeon of Bulgaria.
 Possibilities are Umberto of Italy Peter of Jugoslavia and Leopold of Belgium.
 Highly doubtfuls are Fog of AL banla and George Of Greece
 Then, too, there are those ambi- tious pretenders, Don Juan of Spain who has q good chance, and Otto oi Habsburg, who probably would be as surprised as the rest of the world If he made grade the in Austria.
 II vaudeville team set out to do its turn before all the crowned heads of Europe" these would be the audience:
 King George VT of Britain-as substantial as the rock of Gibraltar which he includes in his realm. Aged 49, on the throne eight years since his brother Edward VIII abdicated 70 marry the woman I love. {" George VT. in the eyes of his sub Jects, Is a good man filled with do- meStlc virtue and common sense, who IS schooling his l8-year-old daughter Elizabeth to succeed him.
 King Gustav of Sweden-emi- nently honored monarch of a neu- tral country whose reputation has remained unsullied throughout the war, although his beloved tennis has almost been abandoned due to his 86 years He came to the throne in 1907. He eventually will be succeed ed by his son Gustva Adolf. who is 62 years odl.
 King Christian of Denmark--now living in semi retirement in Copen- hagen while the Germans occupy hls country. Throughout the occu- patton Christian has resisted Ger man overtures and has been a sym bol Of resistance for his countrymen. SeVenty-four years old. he ascend- ed the Danish throne in 1912 He also was king Of Iceland until last year, when the Icelanders declared themselves a Republic.
 King Haakon of NorWay-Young brother of King Christian, of Dem mark. He was elected king of Nor- way by the Norwegian parliament in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
Fruit, Produce Dealers Put Ban C)n Deliveries

.a,.es nave already been instrument Lsl ;n Q 25 per cent saving on these critically needs materials. Plans hy inc OFT for extension of such Il voluntary program throughout the entire state
 The local committe appointed to represent Waterburys wholesale fruit producs dealers is as follows: Chairman Mr. Manzo; Donate Pope, Salvatore J'asertano and Holden I,eWiE.
 A statewide meeting of aE like committees will be called within tho next two weeks 1t was decided yes- ,erdav Il. which time a plall for compl.t" cooperation will likely be laid dcWn
 %he decision 10 cui 'a d:ijyerleS Is based solely on ths ..'a of wartime, 1t was dcc'afs,. HY the group, 1t will be eliminated once the critical phase has dissipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
WAC, BORN IN
 SIBERIA, KNOWS
 WARS RAYAGES
By VIRGINIA SIMPSON United Press StaR Correspondent

NOAlNCh . ACho ObeA N[OHNCSpVlAuCutD
 F.. Dee Moines. Ia. Jan. B. CUP)-Pvt. Ekaterina Miller, Rug slan-born member of the Women's Army Corps at the Wac training center at It. Des Moines. has had more melodrama in her life than movie serial actress.
 Pvt. Miller was born at the turn of the Century n Blagovesscbensk. on the Manchurian-Sib bor- der, where her father owned gold mines Graduating at 16 from a an 0eNcgr in the White Ar7ny. He was ki,I2d in actIcn, in World War I. leaving her a widow with 8 young daughter.
 There was nothing to do. she says, except cross Russia again to her parents home. At first the revolution had little effect on the remote outpost of Russia, but finally agitators at the mines fomented trouble. and burned their house. Her parents escaped to Mongolia with her little girl, and she started off on a l6-month journey on foot to Manchuria. Later, Pvt. Miller says, she heard that her parents and her daughter were killed.
 Old Friend Turns Up
 She arrived at last in China, after months of cold and hunger and encounters with units of revo- utionaries. She was lucky, she ex- plained, in China. Penniless, dirty, and hungry, she found in a Man churian city an old friend of her fathers, who took her in, and gave her a job.
 Pvt. Miller eventually moved on to Shanghai where she lived for nine years as governess in the household of a Chinese millionaire who had eight wives and five sons. Her charges dressed in gorgeous silk robes and had princely man. ners, she said.
 At party given by her Russian friends in Shanghai. she met It. J. g. Herman Miller. an American naval officer. Although neither could speak the others language an understanding" was reached He proposed through an interpre- ter and in the same fashion she accepted.
 Daughter in Orphanage
 She told him first about her daughter, and he promised to ask the Red Cross to help find the girl if she were still alive. They were married and moved to Manila when he was transferred.
 Following their marriage, they lived in the Philippines and in Honolulu before coming to the United States. And then, after years of fruitless search, friend in Moscow loeated the missing daugh- ter in Soviet orphanage.
 The girl was brought to this country after her step-father legal ly adopted her and her mother be- came citizen of the United States. Young Nina travelled across Europe and the Atlantic Ocean with a sign around her neck, tell ing her name and destination since she could speak only Russian.
 She is now married to 8 police officer in Honolulu.
 Pvt. Miller's home Is in San Francisco, Cal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
MULLICAN NAMED
 SUPREME MASTER
Hartford Lawyer Now Nay ton Head of Fourth De-
 gree K. of C.

Attorney William J. Mulligan Of Hartford, long prominent in the Knights of Columbus, was named Monday to be supreme master of the Fourth Degree of the order, with jurisdiction covering the United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico. He is serving his third term as master of the Fourth De- gree in Connecticut.
 The appointment was made at a meeting of the board of directors of the Knights of Columbus in Balti- more, Md. MT. Mulligan will fill the unexpired term of Timothy P. Cal win of Hammond, Ind, who has re- signed The Fourth Degree section is the patriotic section of the order, made up of eight vlce-Supreme mas ters and 81 state and province mas ters.
 A member of the supreme board of directors for nine years, MT Null ligan served during World War I as chairman of the war activities com- mittee of the order
 Widely known for patriotic activi- ties, MT Mulligan was made a Knight of St. Gregory by Pope Benedict XIV in 1919. The Republic of France conferred on him the Metallic de la Reconnaissance Francaise" First Class which is given only rarely to civilians, Holy Cross College and Fordham Uni versity awarded him the degree of doctor of laws ill 1919.
 MT. Mulligan is a director of the Armed Forces Club, incorporator of the Hartford Dispensary, director of the Riverside Trust Company, chairman of the board of the Hart ford Federal Savings and Loan As sociation, and president of the Diocesan Bureau of Sociay Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

she ran from her home when she heard a woman's scream and found Mrs. Plungis in front of her house with the policeman. Were there others who observed the occurrence and who may be called as surprise witnesses by the state? That ques- ton will be answered shortly.
 zukauskas will be brought to Wa terbury each day of the trial by New Haven county jail officials, and will be returned at the close of each days session.
 A record turnout of spectators is expected at the opening of the trial, with Sheriffs at the courthouse prepared to handle large crowds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
HEAVY PROGRAM
 FACES MICHIGAN .'45 LEGISLATURE.
BY DOUGLAS GRAHAM Jnited Press Staff COrreSDOndent,

United Press Staff Correspondent;
 Lansing, Mich, (UP)-The 63rd Michigan Legislature has launched it's regular 1945 session with law makers confronted by grave prob lens likely to produce bitter fights before adjournment sometime next May.
 Principal issues include:
 Diversion of part of the states $90, 100000 sales tax revenue to local government unitn.
 Revision of RAichigan'S compli- catId schools aid formula.
 Expanding benefits under unem- ployment compensation laws to meet reconversion impacts.
 Starting of t90,0O0,0O0 state building construction and repair program.
 Expansion In Old-AGe Aid
 Extension of veterans aid pro" grams.
 Liberalizing of state old-age as- slStance, blind care, and aid to dependent children grants.
 Immediate expenditure of $6,000- 900 to construct a new mental hos pital near Detroit and expand fa- cilities at other aSylums. Clarification of Michigan'S con- fused time standard problem. Consolidation of health inspec- tion services now divided among II agencies.
 In addition, the 1945 Legislature must adopt 1945-47 budget which Governor Harry F. Kelley warned | in his message would show an in- crease of at least $6000, 900 for op- erational items alone above the current budget totaling $142,000. 900. However, he estimated the state will end the present fiscal year next June 30 with surplus of approxi- | mately $25 100000.
 COP in Control Other issues which may ocxcupy the attention of Michigan law | makers include attempts to reduce small-loan interest rates, increased advertising of state recreational advantages and agricultural prod | uctS, boosting of direct relief grants. | greater state contributions to en- | ployee and teacher retirement | funds, changes in youth guidance | programs, and development of state parks and recreational areas. Republicans dominate both houses of the 1945 Legislature, holding 66-24 voting edge in the senate. In addition, a recount has been or dered in the Houghton district where a Democrat, Frederick Kap- pier, Lake Linden, defeated in- cumbent Harry Hermann, Laurium Republican, by a margin of only four votes. If Happier retains the seat, the Republicans will lack one vote of having the necessary tWo- thirds majority to give bills im- mediate effect.
 Tax Revision Sought
 Tn his message to the Legislature when it convened, Kelly postponed detailed recommendation on tax revision, educational aid, highway improvement plans, and unem- ployment relief proposals, advising solons that the subjects will be covered in further supplemental messages.
 Tax revision, urged principally by hard-preSSed cities who seek a greater share of lush state sales tax revenue, may become the hot test subject of the session, leaders admit. The entire subject of tax needs and present distribution methods has been under study for nine months by the Governors special tax study advisory com mittee. The committee is scheduled to make its final report Jan. 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
Neuvs or Connecticut

bcIllIlI NOAlLl., OdAl' IO - NOA '' Normal communications services were restored in the New Britain Berlin area today after being dis rupted for hours as result of an oil truck accident in which Eugene Jones, 60, burned to death. Jones was driver of the truck which Swerved off the highway, hit a tree and a utility pole, overturned and burst into flames. Most of the telephone circuits in the area were put out of order, a part of the State Police teletype system was discon- nected and Hartford radio station WHTD was off the air for brief period.
 Shelton, Conn, Jan. B -- (U.PO Results of special election show ed today that voters reversed their political preference in choosing An- drew M. Johnson, Republican, to succeed the late State Representa- tive Frank V. Crofut, Democrat.
 Crofut was elected last November with heavy majority. At the polls yesterday, Johnson defeated his daughter, Mrs. Minnie Crofut Web- ster, by AIS votes.
 Avon, Conn, Jan. 23 - CU.PD - Worry over failing health was said today by State Police to have prompted John J. Sheppard, 73. to end his life with rifle at his home. Sheppard recently was discharged from a hospital after being treated for kidney ailment.
 MiddletoWn, Conn, Jan. g -U. PD The Connecticut Poultry As sociation opened its annual meeting here today with about POO delegates attending. Speakers included Dr. M. A. Jul of University of Maryland; 1; John J. Scanlon, Washington, D. C., of the Department of Agriculture, and Howard Whalen, Avon, Mass.
 Hartford, Conn, Jan. g - CUP0 Governor Baldwin said today that & nonstop Bridgeport to Boston flight schedule will be inaugurated by the American Airlines February 2. Planes will leave Bridgeport daily at 8:45 a. m, arriving at Boston at 9:56 a. m.
 Hartford, Conn, Jan. 23 -(UPI- Rep Oscar Peterson, Jr., R., Strat- ford, introduced a bill in the HouA today calling for $2OO 000 appropri- alton for a scenic highway skirting the Housatonic river from the Will bur L. Cross Parkway to the state line at North Canaan.
 Among judgeship resolutions filed were
 Light, both as judges of the Norwalk city court.
 Hartford, Conn, Jan, 23-(UPI - The tax collectors association pro- posed to Gov. Baldwin today that he reappoint state tax commissioner Walter w. Walsh, New Haven, for q full four-years term.
 Walsh Is a Democrat and was named commissioner in August l94s when Charles J. Mclaughlin resign ed to become superior court judge During the six previous years Walsh was a special assistant attorney General attached to the state bank ing department. He is 39 and q former state representative from New Haven.
 The association elected HowarC Challenger. Bridgeport, president Thomas Eagan, Southington, vice. president, and Frederick L. Phelps MiddIetown, secretary treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
BUNKER HILL LEAGUE
 PLANS PAPER DRIVE

Hugh Shields of Ridgefield told anecdotes and recited from the works of James Whitcomb Riley at banquet of the Mems League of Bunker Hill in the church gymna- slum last night. President Harold S. Rogers. acted as toasCmaster.
 Tentative plans are being made by the club to conduct a waste paper drive February 3. A motion picture, The Battle For Russia" will be shown at the next meeting of the league Monday, February 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
SOLDIERS ASSIGNED
 TO WATERBURY PLANT

Waterbury Companies. Inc. of South Main street will secure 10 soldier workers for employment at ite war plants, it was disclosed to- day by the Springfield Army Or dance office. The concern is the second in Waterbury to gain from the soldier-help program.
 The Springfield office disclosed 4O8 soldiers have been allocated by the office already for work in war plants. Thirty-one of that number have been assigned to Lux Clock Mfg. Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy RIIey
 Telephone 4-ell0

There will be a meeting of the Mtddlebury Grange this evening in the town hall at 8:l5. All members who have not attended regularly are asked to be present.
 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Ovlatt spent the weekend in New York city where they were registered at the Hotel BiltmorO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
LISTS BOOKS FOR DEMOCRACY

Chicago (UP)--A list of 36 cur rent books, termed important to democracy. has been recommended by the Chicago Round Table of the National Conference of Chris tians and Jews. Compiled by Book Chairman Mrs. Harold Lachman, the list contains fiction, nOn-fic ton. poetry. anthoiogy and psc- :ure books. The books range fron Sumner Welles' "The Time For Decision" to Brave Men," by Ernie Pyle, and Earth and High Heaven by GWethalyn Graham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

Both Ruth Donnelly and Tom Dugan, appearing in Paramount's "Too Good To Be True, are writers as well as film players. Miss Don- nelly's poetry has been published in national magazines and one of Du- gan's plays was produced last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

Farm land in England has 1eAohM ed record high price of $2,4O0 G@ acre.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
Chiang Pursued Liberal Trend
 In 1914 To Stabilize Home Front
describing 
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By GEORGE WANG United Press Sta7 Correspondent

CHUNGKING, 23-(UP)-Duing 1944 liberal
 enerassmo Chang Kaisek accepted the regnaon Finance Minister Kung who held that job Il and War Minister Hd ing-chin, ho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

Eddie Bracken plays a crooner who is bashgul in Paramount's Out of This World"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

John H. Code is confined by ill., ness to his home on Mitchell ave- nue.
Evening star., 1945-05-27
Food for Russia
Abbeal TOn1OrrO1V

Mrs. Henry A. Wallace is one of
the prominent sponsors Of the Food
for Russia appeal sponsored by the
Washington branch of the Russian
War Relief which will begin to-
morrow with a plea for four items
which are deemed as Immediately
essential tosmeet the needs of those
in that war-ravished country.
Other sponsors of the campaign
are Mrs. Hugo L. Black, Repre-
sentative Helen Gahagan Douglas,
Mrs. William Clayton, Mrs. Oscar
L. Chapman, Mrs. Joseph E. Da-
vies, Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, Mrs.
Clifford Pinchot, Mrs. Ira D. Eaker,
Mrs. Oscar S. Cox, Mrs. Laurence
Kuter, Mrs. Donald R. Richberg,
Mrs. Harold Linder, Mrs. Norman
L. Meyers, Mrs. F. Gloyd Await,
Mrs. Thomas L. Catch. Mrs. Morris
Cafritz, Mrs. Frederick B. Harris,
Miss Trina Skaratina and Mrs.
Nathan Hurwitz
The four items asked for are
bouillon cubes, rice, canned milk
and timed baby foods. The appeal
is made with the full approval of
the War Control Board and the
Community War Fund, and receiv-
ing stations are being set up by
the Russian War Relief in neigh
borhood grocery stores. Contribu-
tions also will be received at the
headquarters of the organization at
924 Seventeenth street.
Evening star., 1945-05-27
Presbyterian Home
RecebfiOn Tuesday

An open house and reception will
be given Tuesday afternoon from
until 6 o'clock at the Presbyterian
Home, 1878 Newton street, with Mrs
Harry c. McCarty and Mrs. William
Henry White in charge of arrange
ments.
The Board of Managers of the
home is sponsoring the event, and
receiving the visitors will be the
president Of the board, Mrs A. c.
Oliphant.
Refreshments will be served un-
der the supervision of Mrs. Dora K
Muir, and those assisting at the tea
table will include Mrs. r. M. Carna-
Evening star., 1945-05-27
Il announcement

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth
Willingham and Capt. Richard G..
Hurd, Army Air Forces, took place
recently in the chapel at Fort Myer.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Willingham Of Arlington
and Capt. Hurd is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cloyd G. Hurd of Chicago. The
ceremony was followed by an in
formal reception in the home Of the
brides parents and after a short
wedding trip Capt. and Mrs. Hurd
have gone to his new station. He
recently returned from 26 months,
duty In the China Burma India
theater of the war.
Chaplain w. A. Pike of11ciated and
the brides father escorted her.
Miss Jean Willingham was her
sisters maid of honor land Miss
Katharine Hurd, sister Of the BRIDE