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The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26

FARMER CITY, Ill. W.D e. D..
fought in the first
World War and was wounded dur
ing battle in the Argonne. Exact
~ 81 years and one day Iater-Oct
5, 1945-he received the award
o. the Purple Heart.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26
COMMEMORATE HUNGARIAN
COMPOSERS 65TH BIRTHDAY

To commemorate the 65th birth
day anniversary of the late Hun
garian composer, Bella Bartok, which
falls next March. Leonard Bern
stein, conductor of the New York
City Symphony Orchestra, will pre-
sent the Rhapsody No. l and the
Portrait in D at his concerts of
March and 5. Joseph Szigeti will
be violin SoloiSt.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26
HUBERMAN, VIOLINIST,
RETURNS TO STATES SOON

BRONISLEW HUBERMAN, vio-
liniSt, is due back IN the United
States next month after a protract-
ed tour of New England and the
Continent. He will play in New
York with the New Friends of Mu-
sic on Dec. 2 and with the New
York Philharmonic-S Symphony Or
chestra, under Bruno Walter on
Dec. rs.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26

course. The ca
Diet C o u I S e.
which is under
the direction of
the CAP. is Civ
Ell by lieuten-
ants and SER
geantS of the
patrol. B a sic
T r a i ing in
r e a din g and
sending Mors sc
code, map read
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26

sponsor a dance
and floor show
TO be held at the
loo al Masonic
temple from 9
to l Frid a Y
night. Music will
be furnished by
Floy ID Snyder
and his orches-
ira.
I Wi jilla Nc
IeOd and Claude
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26

CaSSelle. both cadet privateS first
class, are two Of the go CAP mem
bers from the Down River area
who attend the weekly instruction
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26

to Separation Centers to help speed
the return to civilian life of Coast
Guardsmen wearing combat ribbons.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26

EllWood Hebda has been chosen
chairman of the J-Hop to be held
at the Mt Carmel high school
auditorium on Saturday night, De-
cember /.
Ray Sloan and his orchestra will
provide music for dancing from
$50 until 1870.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26

ing and other phases of flying are
given. The students do not learn
to fly.
The class meets every Thursday
night at the Roosevelt high school.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-11-26
CAP to Hare
Dance Friday

Members Of Wyandotte Squadron
633-2 Civil Aeronautics Patrol will
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-27

8 HOUSES, 8 and rooms; 50.
900, $500 and $1,000. Terms.
FURNISHED-Near water and bus.
Good location-2 shore front lots,
$375-3 large lots off shore, fronts
two streets, chicken coop, good
garden. Damaged bungalow (fire)
$076, terms. Stanton Realty, 1876
Broadway, Corner Wood, Wilde.
mere Beach. Milford, ct.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-27
Merchandise

XS Canoes and Boats
2 CUPBOARD MOTORS-7 ga H
p. Waterwitch, 10 HIP. Lockwood.
Inquire Atlantic Service Station,
557 East Main st.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-27

PORCH GATES-Baby auto seats.
beds. swings. Also large selection
Of toys.
The Radio Shop, $50 Grand st.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-27
Page Bargains 4221 For AID Take
Real Estate For Sale
"a Farms For Sale

10 ACRE FARM-Four rooms, bath:
barn; no electricity. Nova Scotia
Hill, WATERFOWL. $3.50 cash. Mrs.
Chamberlain, 470 Naugatuck Ave-,
Devon, Conn. Phone Milford lam.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-27
Educational

AMERICA'S-No. / school. Martone
Studios, 100 Grand st. 4-3677.
Dance voice, piano, physical cul-
ture.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-27

Three or four rooms infurnished,
In suburbs or In town.
We're young and have no children
but still no rent have found"
PLEASE CALL S-8737
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
l,5O0conine To Red Cross Conference
 WatsE bufy Hest
 To 70 Sfote
 Cho pters Oct. 29
Cho opteES Oct. 29

Waterbury chapter, American Red Gross. will be host to the annual conference of 70 Red Gross chapters throughout the state on Monday, Oct. %, 1t has been announced by Judge Patrick Healey, chairman. Some 1900 delegates are expected.
 Robert O. Purvis, associate man. ager of the North Atlantic area, will address mass meeting of the group at Buckingham hall during the morning session, held between 10 a. m. to l2 a. m.
 Luncheon will be served ct the Hotel Elton. Waterbury Club and the Y. M. O. A. Reservations must reach Mrs. Edson B. Hitchcock, chairman of arrangements, 35 Field street, by Oct. 24. @
 The afternoon session will be de- voted to various round table con- ferences at Chapter House, Grove street, Hotel Elton. St. Johns par- ish house, and the Connecticut Light and Power auditorium.
 Committee on arrangements in- clude Mrs. 4. Edson B. Hitchcock, chairman, Mrs. Leavenworth P. Sperry, Mrs. Herman Rooster, Mrs. M. II. Toomey Mrs. Howard Hart, Mrs. Forrest Purinton, Mrs. Charles Audet. Mrs. Carl Weyand and Mrs, Frank Kenney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
Store Bond UnitToMeet

Plans for promoting the Victory Loan campaign will be discussed by merchants in the Waterbury. area who have been guests of the War Finance Committee. Mayor John s. Monagan. who has extended the invitation to all retailers, will be one of the principal speakers
 Merchants will be asked for ideas on promoting Victory Bond sales during the campaign which opens here Saturday, Sidney Cagsel, chairman of the merchants division said this morning. No funds will be solicited from retail establish ment for expenses to finance the drive or for gifts as prizes as has been done on previous occasions.
 The quota Tor the merchants d. vision during the coming aaiiiiive aaiiiiive iias been established at $l,0O00O0
 James E. Moran. War Bond chair man, and Harry Micnaels, also will address the merchants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
Compromise Ford Offer SpecuIoted
 Strike Bollot
 By GM Workers $. Set for Tomorrow
Set tor ' tomorrow

Detroit, oct. 23.-(UP)-Negotia- tions bteween General Motors Cor poration and the United Auto Workers (CIO) resumed today with the Union arguing that the corpor- ation,s peacetime prottt.makine ability proved 1t could meet a 30 per cent wage increase and still pro- duce record breaking" returns for its stockholders.
 The second day of negotiations opened amid preparations for system.wide strike ballot by 325,oOC General Motors workers tomorrow and unconfirmed runiors tha; youthful Henry Ford II was ready to make a definite compromise of. fer on the JAWS demands for Ford workers.
 Walter P. Reuther. JAW vice. president. presented to General Mo- tors representatives the Unions saccna par. O. an economic brief in It's case for maintaining take n.me p.,y witaout increasing prices
 Chrysler Vote Set
 With strike vote set also for Chrysler on Thursday and at Ford on November z, 1t became known that Ford had been in Washington yesterday and might have conferred with President Truman on his re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
ArmyDoctors Ocean Heroes

Boston, Oct. 2S,--(UP(-- Army surgeons were credited today with saving the lives Of soldier and t merchant mariner who were oper- ated on yesterday at sea as the army transport, Thaddeus Kosciusz- ko sailed toward Boston.
 The ships dispensary became a makeshift operating room when it was found that Sgt Edmund Bo- dine of Wisconsin needed an em- ergency operation. The CT was suf- fering from throat infection. that congested breathing and threatened to choke him to death.
 The surgeons. Maj. Stanley Tang of Hazelton, Pa, with the 184th General Hospital, and Capt. Rich- ard Laub of Goldfield, Nev., with the l14th General Hospital, worked together. When the operation was completed, the KoSciuszko. then 136 miles from shore, radioed for help to the Salem coast guard base. A rnotorboat took the sergeant to a seaplane. Then he was transferred to shore hospital
 As the troopship neared shore. emergency surgery was performed on Ronald Ednie, 26, of queens Vil- lage, N. Y.. second assistant erl- gineer in the Merchant Marine. He needed an appendectomy. Indofnit- able and untiring, the surgeons did the work. As the shlp dccked last night Ednie was taken to a hos pital In an aEnhularcc waiting ct the pier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
Medical Miracle Mothers Prayer

Boston, oct. 23.-(UP)-An East Boston mother prayed today for some medical miracle to have her 2-year-old son who doctors say IS doomed to die within . year. of a paralyzing nerve and muscle disease
 Little "skippy" Romano, son of Mrs. t4ermaIae Romano. 30, iS sut- fering from A naralytic disease caused by defective spinal cord nerves. One Of his brothers died at the age of 10 months in io40 of the same disease.
 However, Mrs, Romano has not given up hope that her son will be saved. She hopes some day to be able to take him to New York for treatment by the doctors who are credited with aiding little Jerry Wrinn of Florida, suffering from the same .disease.
 Mrs. Romanos third son Is a nor- mai, healthy boy. He was judged Wisconsin's most perfect baby several years ago in Milwaukee where the family formerly lived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
Air SerDice BetlDeen Boston, London Begun

Boston, oct. a (UP) The American Airlines' four-motored Dc-4 landplane. the "Flagsilip New England" takes off from Bedford airport at p. m. today with l4 passengers to ilaugurate regular transatlantic air service tXtween here and London.
 The Tight will originate at, La- Quardia field, New York. and make Bedford a port of call. The 06,800- pound plane will make the trip in IS hours and 20 minutes. It win be the first of three weekly flights to London, with every Tuesdays trip stopping at Bedford to pick up pas scngers, Return trips will be made from London thrice weekly. with the Wednesday flights making Bedford . port Of call.
 Gov: Maurice ]. Tohln og Massa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23

chusetts will be among the passen- gers. He said yesterday he will be able to leave the New England gov- ernor's conference at Hartford, Conn. in time to make the flight. An other passenger will be Edwin Moss Williams, vice-president of United Press.
 The Boston Chamber of Com inerce sponsored special "trans-At- lantic air service luncheon" today in honor of the inaugural flight. The principal speaker was Summer Se- wall, former Governor of Maine and now president of American export airlines. Mrs. Paul Revere of Can- ton, who christened the 'Flagship New England" at ceremonies at Lo- gan International Airport In east Boston Sunday, was presented gift by W. Nelson Bump, regional vice. president Of American Airllnes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
Man Burning AHDe" From Atom Chemical
Workmon Battles Doctors-Burn
 Treatments Useless

Seattle, Oct. 23-(UP)-A con- struction worker at the atomic bomb plant at Hanford, Wash. said today that while working at the plant he was drenched by an unnamed chemical whose effects now were causing him to be burned alive"
 The, worker, James W. Darling 4S, Seattle, appealed to the state labor department for aid. He said that 20 medical experts had been unable to diagnose his ailment.
 Darling's attorney. J. A. Kavaney, said the workman was employed as a rigger in the atomic bomb project when he was drenched Nov. 29, l9A3, by a powerful chemical from vat marked with a skull-and- crosshones.
 More than 20 experts. including doctors at the Mayo clinic, Roch- ester, Minn., have examined Darling since the accident in the past year and none have been able to diag-
 We are now asking the state la- nose hiS ailment," Kavaney said. Dor deIartment to call a special hearing in Seattle, 6 (which We hope ofIiclals of the atomic bomb project will b. able to identify the chemical wh,on burned Darling"
 Darling said his claim was sup- ported by afiidavitS. He said his ether leg, he said. burns like fire ably will have to be amputated." Ills left leg has gone numb and prob from ankle to hip and will not re- spond to known burn treatments.
 several recognized burn treat ments have just aggravated his condition Kavaney said.
 Darling said because of the se- crecy> surrounding the work at the been able to determine what chem atomic bomb project he had neve. ical the vat marked with the skull and cross bones contained
 "We were working in one of the buildings moving machinery ct the time" he said. Tn the center of the shop was a large vat. Several other riggers and myself were moving big lathes when Q bucket containing some of the fluid from the vat was knocked from a hook.
 "The fluid, which looked like wa- ter, showered me. A few hour later my legs and hangs began to burn. !"
 Darling said he was taken to Han- ford hospital.
 The following morning when sur- geons went to examine Darlings overalls. shoes and underwear, which he had been wearing at the time of the accident. all they found were some metal clasps lying on the bottom of bis hospital clothes closet, Kayaney said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
". E. Interstate Flood
 Control Group Created

Not only could such a commission assist in educating the people to the need of flood control. he said, but 1t would help work out solutions to local opposltin such as cndemna- ton of farm lands, the building of dams and arranging for the coIn- pensation to towns for the loss of revenue through the requirement of lands from private ownership.
 Brig. -Gen. J. 4. O'Connor of the Providence District of the Army Engineers Corps, said that the money was available for two big projects sso2, ,O00, ,000 for the Con- Tiecticut River basin and ca. .O00, GO for the Merrimac River control pros gram-but the government has meeting opposition from local au. thcritles and property oNueEn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
Training
 Schedule ForYouths

Washington, Oct. B - (UP)- Here k the pattern of military training recommended by PreSi- dent Truman today for every young man in the United States.
 He would receive one year of military training, aS a civilian.
 He would enter training when he becomes IS, or when he com pIetes high school, whichever is later. In any event he would start training by his 2Oth birthday anniversary.
 If he completes high school dur ing his l7th year he could, with hlS parents consent, enter train- ing then instead of waiting for his 18th birthday.
 If, after a few months of train ing he were found physically un- At for military service he then would be trained In certain skillS that he could use during wartime in a shipyard, munitions factory or other industrial plant.
 
 On completion Of hls year Of training. he would become . nneaH- ber of the general reserve for six years, then transfer e the secOn- diary reserve.
 lle could, sfter completing his year o9 training, take additional instruction to qualify for a OOin- mission in one of the armed serv- lees. either active or reserve.
 At the end of the OasIc year he might qualify to be sent, after further training. to college with government financial aid on con- ditiOn that he return after grad uatiOn and with ROTC training as a junior officer for year of ad- ditiOnal training or service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23

Hartford. Conn, Oct. 23.-(UP)- New EngNnd governors, at the sug- gestlon of Gov. Maurice J. Tobin, Mass, today created a New Eng land Interstate Flood Control Com mission to work with Army engineers on regional flood control projects and to help shape public opinion in favor of such protection.
 Each state will name three nienl- bers, and Gov. Tobln said that the state of Massachusetts would pay the initial expenses until definite program had been worked out.
 His suggestion was made at q flood control conference of the chief executives of the region as a means of helping the projects, especially the 9io,O00,O program affecting the Connecticut River and other re- lated proposals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
Carpenters Wife
 Beers QuodrupIets

Dublin, Oct. 23-(UP) Qua ruplets-three boys and . girl- were born in National Materni- ty hospital today to Mrs. Kath- Aeen 'sayefs, wife of . carpen- ter, but one oe the boys died. an hour later. f @A A hospital spOkesusAn said the three remaining babies were "very small' and had only Q slight chance of survival.
 Mrs. Savers previously gave birth to twins, but only one survived. Her husband at pres ent is in England. Their home Is at Bray, County Wicklow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
 Ban Junto Candidates Interim Cabinet
 Members Borred
 From Election

Caracas Oct. 23.-CUP) The Venezuelan revolutionary govern ment issued decree today prohibit ing any member of the present in- terim Junta from being a candidate for President in & national election scheduled for next April,
 On the fourth day of It's rule after the overthrow of President Isias Medinas regime the Junta moved swiftly to erase the last vestiges of the preceding administration.
 By degree the junta froze the bank accounts of all persons In the country having more than $30,000 on deposit. The freezing will be In effect until a three-man commis- sion investigates whether the own CTS were involved in alleged vide spread graft during Medina's ten- ure. .l t .
 Former government employees were forbidden to engage in real estate deals of more than $30,000
 The government. also bid for dip- lomatic recognition by the rest Of the world.
 The provisional cabinet was put in final shape with the appointment of Eduardo Mendoza Goiticoa as Minister of Agriculture. Valmore Rodriguez as Minister of Interior, and Dr. Humberto Gacla Arocha as Minister of Education,
 Rodriguez and Arocha relieved the previous appolntees. Romulo Betancourt and pr. Luis Beltran Prieto. whose work with the junta necessitated their relinquishing sep arate cabinet portfolios.
 i ore decree announced today or- dered an immediate readjustment of salaries for government employ es and the lower levels of army and navy officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
ReconVerSion Strike Plan Kept Secret
 Trumon Moy Use
 Wage StobiIizotion
 Broneh of WLB
BY CHARLES H. HERROLD United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington. Oct. 2S.-CUP) President Truman and his top economic aides were understood to- day to have virtually completed a new wage-price policy and pro- gram for handling reconversion strikes.
 Ofilcially. the details remained a secret. One source. however. said the new policy would stress firm hold the -line position on prices while urging industry to raise wages by IS per cent or more by dig ging into its profits.
 Labor has been demanding 30- per cent raise in basic wages while industry has sought assurances Of compensating increases n prices to meet higher labor costs This course said the administration felt that industry could meet labor half way or beyond without higher prices except in. extreme cases.
 Assistant Secretary of Labor Carl Moran disclosed after a White House policy conference late yesterday that a "very definite policy has been substantially agreed to-" The White House said a presidential state ment would be delayed until MT. Truman completed further talks.
 MT. Truman was believed to have decided to use the wage stabiliza- ton branch of the War Labor Board. rather than any newly appointed commission, as the key agency for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
Heurt Attuck Forces Judge To- Close Case
 C. ). McLoushIin
 Of Hartford Token
 III In Court Today

Judge Charles J, Mclaughlin slf- fered heart attack while presid- ing at a trial in Superior Court to@ day. The jurist. who was taken almost immediately by court of- ficials to his home in West Hart ford, had told counsel in the case half an hour earlier that he was not in good physical condition but would attempt to complete a hear- ing.
 The first witness in the action brought by Kaplan Bros, of Water bury against the Plomb Tool Co.,, Of San Francisco was on the stand, when Judge Mclaughlin interrupted the proceedings to say, I'm sorry, gentlemen, but I cant go on. I've had Q heart attack"
 A few minutes before when Judge Mclaughlin had leaned over the bench and rubbed his forehead, Atty. Alfred Finklestein asked hun if he was "all right and the jrrSt had nodded his head.
 Calls NTistrlal
 Judge Mclaughlin stated he would SaAA d hAAobAA A0A HI bAAC GaSGt AAAu ll4EkA asked Sheriff James O'Leary to ad- journ court. He remained in the court chambers for 90 minutes while court officials obtained his baggage from the Elton, and then walked to the waiting car of County Dee tective Thomas F. Laden, who drove him to Hartford. James N. Mc~ Knight, clerk of the court, accom-. panied them.
 Judge Mclaughlin had been In i'll health for so.:.st!!ssssee, s;:s A;:e a 4-. {; not missed day from his ui1leS since he came to preside in Water bury at the opening of the fall term last month.
 While Judge Mclaughlin rested in the chambers before leaving for. Hartford, Atty. John H. Cassidy, a lifelong friend. chatted with hsni Atty. Cassidy, whose offices are acroSs the street from the court. house, had been notified of the judges illness.
 Condition Undetermined
 Atty. w. w. Gager. counsel in ti,e case on trial, likewise is long, time acquaintance of the jur'st Both were in the class of 'ie at lhe Yale Law School.
 It could not be determined lHn- mediately how serious Judge Me- Laughlin,s condition Is.
 It Is believed Arrangements may be made to obtain another iu61H to substitute in the local court. judge who is assigned to ne6IEx city may De sent to Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-23
Personal ox Exemptions Moy BeUPPed $500 AIIowGnce
 Being Considered By Senote Group
 BULLETIN

Washington. Oct. 23 = (UP)- The Senate Finance Committee completed action today on the 1946 tax cut bill by refusing to give corporations retroactive benefit on 1945 earnings. The bill as finally approved would repeal the excess profits tax effective Dec. q. This would save cOr- porations an estimated $2,555, ,OOO,- 900 on l946 earnings.
 Washington, Oct. 23,-A move to raise personal income tax exemp- tions from $500 to $500 for the tax payer and each dependent was re. ported today in the Senate Finance Committee. The committee was called into session to review last weeks de. cis.on on a $5,629, 100000 tax reduc. ton bill for 1946, and 1t was un- derstood an amendment might bt offered to boost the present $50C personal exemptions.
 The committee bill would give a married man with wife and two children total exemption of $2,000 The proposed $500 exemption would give the same family tax-free status on income up to $2,400.
 Other amendments were expected to be offered when the bill reaches the Senate fioor-probably tomor- row.
 Sen. Pat McCarran, D., Nev., wanted to attach rider which would require the treasury to pay $l.29 per fine ounce for domestic silver. ,t
 Sen. Chan Gurney. R.. s. D., wanted to grant special tax conces- slons which would promote the use of agricultural products for rnanu- fracture of industrial alcohol used in motor fuel.
 Provision Eliminated
 There was some prospect, too, of efforts to reduce wartime rates on
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