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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07
Social Notes

Rev. Mother Thomas Aquinas, dean of women at the College of New Rochelle, will be guest speaker at a tea which the Alumnae will hold Saturday at 3 p. m. at St. Jo- seph College, West Hartford for the benefit of the scholarship fund Sis ter Marie Ancilla, professor of Eng fish at St. Joseph College and an alumna of the College Of New Ro- chelle. is chairman of the arrange ments committee.
 Miss Frames Celentano, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Carmine Celentano, East Farms Street, and Seaman l/c Joseph Monzillo son of MT. and Mrs, Matthew Monzillo, Ridge street, will be married at St, Luey's Church Nov. 22, at 9:45. Seaman Monzillo is stationed in New York city,
 Mrs. Nicholas Solhem, Lamay ave- nue, has returned from few days vacation in Milford.
 Following the meeting to be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock the Cali lee Shrine, White Shrine of Jeru- salem will hold a social at Masonic Temple. Mrs. Lillian Prescott worthy high priestess will preside,
 There will be a meeting of the Fairmount Community club tonight at he clubrooms, Essex avenue
 MT. and Mrs. John A, Munane of F!ske street announce the birth of a son, John A., born Friday, Nov 2 at st. Mary's hospital, Mrs, Murnane is the former Jane Springer of Wil- mette, III,
 MT, and Mrs, Salvatore All of Win chester avenue, announce the birth Of a son, Robert, born November 2nd, at the Waterbury Hospital, Mrs, Ali is the former Susan Bendetli,
 Sgt, and Mrs. Thomas J, Dowl- ing, Jr announce the birth oi a daughter, Kathleen Rae, Oatcber goth at St, Mary's Hospital Sgt Bowling Is stationed at Hendricks Field, Florida, with the Army Air Corps, and Mrs Bowling, the former Kaye Joan Howard, resides with her parents, MT and Mrs, John J, How ard, at 38 Marlboro street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

Democrats were none too happy today by the low majority boiled in yesterdays election when the majority of candidates rode into office by but over 1000 margins. Although the vote was only about 60 per cent of the total registra- ton the Democrats view their victory as one of none too much security in a normally Democratic city,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07
Bulletins Hospital

Ten year old Joseph Daminai S9S Yale avenue was treated at st. Mary's Hospital yesterday afte- noon at o'clock for an injured right arm sustained in a fall from a barrell whiI~ playing at his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07
Finance Committee Meeting .TonlorroD

A meeting of the Merchants Di- vision, War Finance Committee, will be held tomorrow noon at the Elton James Moran, chairman, to- day urged all merchants 10 attend, Plans concerning the Victory Loan drive will be discussed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

attend the Connecticut State Grange meeting at the Hotel Bond, Hartford January 6. Q and 10,
 card party open to the pubic will be held next Monday evening at 8 o'clock in Grange Hall. Prizes VII be awarded at each table and refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07
Election HighLights

The disputes over absentee bal lots were often and many yesterday on the part of Republican casters. It is believed that possibly 200 of the 500 odd absentee ballots were cast out. should the results have been one in the low figures there would undoubtedly be cOur action brought by either side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

North Carolina recently has taased sound and river bottoms and thousands of acres of swamp lands to oil companies hunting for new wells.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

Shortage of fish has led 10 lanT tastio prices in India q fish weigh ing 30 pounds, normally worth Sj being sold recently at Badapur for SPA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

The results of the New Haven vote where Mayor Murphy was top pied over by a Republican oppon- ent were source of surprise and awe to many Democrats last night. The overwhelming defeat of former Mayor Spellacy tD) Of Hartford was equally surprising If you want to see pop-eyes ask any Democrat about the victory Of ex-Mayor Cur ley in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

Most Republicans look upon
 their moral victory despite it's realistic defeat as heartening and promising of either a trend to- ward Repuhlicanism or a lessen ing of Democratic strength with
 in the latter party. The close margin of defeat will likely help retain some party leaders who would undoubtedly have been the target for "ousting" should the Democrats victory have been by wide margins. The results will undoubtedly eOhesify the COP strength if control can be de-cen- tralized, it is the opinion of many.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

Polling varied in the various 32 districts yesterday with light voting showing up where heavy was taking place elsewhere. It is believed that the late heavy vote resulted from the fact many people are now work ing a. m. to D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

Waterbury's World War II veter- ans running on the Republican slate proved to be good political as well as military campaigners. Attorney Harry Krasow defeated candidate for town clerk led his ticket followed closely by William Sirica who had sought the city clerkship. Major j.. Peter Costigan successful in seek ing COP aldermanic post led his board associates in total votes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

The defeat of COP incumbent Alderman William V. Gerardi de- spite the fact he ran ahead of his party is not likely to be one which will be forgotten by many within his own party. Gerardi, it is openly claimed. was the victim of an attack by a group within his party seeking to oust him primar- fly because of personal reasons and in quest of his pest on the finance board. The fact that he was not indorsed by the Inde- pendent Democrats resulted in his failure to receive the benefits of their votes. Even though he was high man among his own aI- dermanic members they did re- ceive the benefits resulting in their total votes being higher. In Waterbury election the low est alderman is dropped. It is claimed that powerful interest among the COP will follow up on those who are claimed to have succeeded in the popular alder mans custer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

About 5000 votes were cast in the last couple of hours before closing time of the polls. These. as the final results showed, proved to be mighty formidable votes the ma ajority being Democratic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

Official results are now being carefully compiled by the office of Registrar of Voters members Of which will likely work into the late hours tonight before final capitula- tiOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

The Waterbury Democrat was d mighty busy place last night with polling place reporters and helpers phoning in results and racing into the building with final tallies. Ber- hard Fucker accountant and his capable assistants played major part in The Democrats scoop on the results as transmitted through facilities of WATR. It was like old times to hear Raymond Fitzpatrick just returned from Okinawa and other bitter scenes giving his con- else, smooth running equalization of the days results over the air
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

Mayor MOnagan and his suc- cessful running mates Neil F. Maloney. Mrs. Mary C. Kilmartin, Serge Belanger and Town Chair man Maurice F. Tangney thank ed the public for it's support over facilities of WATR as piped from the Waterbury Democrats news rooms. The Democrat had an- nounced the Mayors victory but 13 minutes following the closing of the polls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-07

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Evening star., 1945-09-12
u. S. Refutes Jops
On Rodiooctivity
At Hiroshima
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey lne ASSOCldLeQ fTeSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. r. -
American experts returning from
atom bombed Hiroshima reported
today the destruction was much
greater" than they had expected
but that there was no dangerous
.radioactivity lingering in the area,
radio dispatches said.
American broadcasters quoted Col
Stafford Warren, chief medical Of
flcer of the atom bomb project for
three years, as saying that 10000 to
1000 Japanese casualties at Hiro-
shima would be the best guess. -
Most, he added, were from blast,
missiles and fire, and the casualties
from radioactivity resulted from ex-
posure at the instant of the eX-
plosion-rather than afterward.
He said the American Investigators
had tested the area but found moth
ing to support japanese claims that
radioactive matter remained in the
area. He also denied Japanese re-
ports that gases had been released
by the bomb.
He reported $1,000 buildings de-
stroyed or damaged-80 to 90 per
cent of the city. with the area COM
pletely devastated for radius of a
mile and one-quarter Buildings ;
miles distant were half destroyed
he said
Evening star., 1945-09-12

10000 yards away to live the most
thrilling moments of his life.
He sat outside the control room
while soldier technician counted
off the minutes, then the seconds to
the zero hour.
Il was scared stiff" he said. 'I
sat with my hands over my eyes
Suddenly there was a flash OF light
so bright I buried my head in my
arms and still saw it. About 80
seconds later there was a deafening
roar and two soldiers standing near
by were knocked to the ground"
The men who engineered this ad-
venture left no detail untouched
Five hundred miles of wire stretch
through the area as part of the
intricate system set up for the
detonation. Throughout the range
at 300 yards, 1000 yards and on
back are little concrete boxes which
contained instruments and cameras
to record every action. So thorough
were the preparations that 80 per
cent of the desired data was
obtained.
The other 10 per cent were on
instruments set up to determine
what mistakes had been made if
the bomb failed to explode.
A monument to these is Jumbo, u
a huge urn-shaped steel device
standing blackened but upright 800
yards from where the steel tower
once stood.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Mcmillan to Push Bill
On Fire Boot Pay Hikes

AS chairman of the Police and
Fire Subcommittee of the House
District Committee. Representative
Mcmillan, Democrat, of South Caro-
lima, today planned early considera-
ton of bill he offered yesterday to
grant an additional $760 pay raise
to the five pilots and marine en-
gineers attached to the Districts s
| fire boat.
Pay of these men was raised July
l from $4,000 to $3,400 a year but
because of this they were excluded
from the effect of the 20-10-5 per
cent pay boost approved by Con-
gress for other members of the
Police and Fire Departments. A re-
study of their case, however, was
promised at the time.
If they are given the full benefit
of the general pay boost. it was
calculated, their pay would be raised
to s4,168. including application of
per cent in lieu of a rate for over
time or nighttime work, or above
that for lieutenants. 1t is argued
this is justified because of special
requirements for their posts.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
-Four New Polio Victims
Brinq Years Total 10 162

Four new infantile paralysis cases
two of them from Maryland, were
reported today by the Health De-
partment.
The new cases bring the total
number of polio victims hospitalized
in the District to 1862 this year, con-
trasted with 2l2 at the same time
last year.
The new cases are a 23-year-old
woman from the 1900 block of Six
teenth street NV, at Gallinger Hos
pital; 7-year-old girl from the 10o
block of Quincy place NE, at Chill
drens Hospital; 24-year- -old WON
an of the $500 block of Ritchie road
Prince Georges County, Gallinger
Hospital. and a 9-year-old boy at
Children's Hospital from the 10t
block of West Leland street, Chevy
Chase, Md.
! So far this year there have beer
86 District cases and rs from out OF
town. Last year there were 1913 res.
ident cases at this time and SO from
nearby areas.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Franco Denounces
|Masons Of World
Ly the Associated Fress.

MADRID, Sept 12.-Generalis-
simo Francisco Franco unleashed a
violent attack against Masonry to-
day in an unscheduled speech.
Franco blamed what he called
a Masonic superstate" for attacks
abroad against the Spanish gov
ernment. He spoke before hast
lily summoned meeting of robed
priests and monks who are accred-
tied as the religious advisors Of
the feminine section of the Falange.
Frances government in March,
1941, carried on widespread cam
paign against Masonry in which
10000 Spaniards were arrested.
About 1000 were sentenced to terms
ranging up to 30 years, but only
several hundred now are believed
still in Jail.
Frances speech was viewed in
some quarters as a scarcely Veiled
attack on Diego Martinez Barrios,
head of the Spanish Grand Orient
and now in exile Martinez, a for
mer Premier of Spain, has been
chosen as president of the exiled
Spanish Republican government in
Mexico.
Franco denounced the Masons of
the world, who, he said, have taken
over "a great part of the radios
and the universal press, organs Of
opinion"
But think the battle is advan-
tageous for U.s." he said. for they
go against God ana we are his SOL
/ dierS"
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Jap Navy Reports
Million Discharged
E: the Associated Press.

E: the Associated Press.
TOKYO, Sept. 12-Domei said to-
day that more than 10000 men
and officers of the japanese Imperial
Navy-two-third of its total strength
have been discharged and dis
armed.
Disarming Of naval forces is pro-
crossing speedily and in good order
the agency said, with arms and
munitions being preserved for de-
livery to the Allies.
Discharges totaling 100000 in
clude civilians employed by the navy
All were stationed in Japan. The
rehabilitation of $4,000 more is ex-
pected by mid-September and the
remaining 100000 will continue In
service until released by Allieo
forces now utilizing them, the Japa-
nese news agency said.
More than 300, 900 additional naval
personnel, stationed in China, Man
churia, Indo-China, the Philippines
Celebes, Borneo and Java, will re-
turn to Japan whenever shipping be-
comes available, the dispatch re.
ported.
Domei said commanders at many
bases feared their men wouldn't un-
derstand the imperial decision tc
terminate the war, so the command.
ers gave special holidays as precau-
tionary measures, during which "a
considerable amount" of military
stores was distributed to troops anc
to inhabitants near the bases.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Two Buddies Split
| 500 Prize at
| Service Center

Two Army Air Force veterans,
looking for a quick shave, walked
into the United Nations Service
Center today in a dead heat for
the prize waiting for the 1000 ,000th
serviceman to visit the center.
Being old friends from civilian
life in Pittsburgh and veterans OF
the same air battles with the 18th
Air Force in Italy, Sergts. Steve
Swiderski and Edward Sozanski
solved problem for center officials
by deciding to split the 500 War
Bond prize.
They tipped a coin and Sergt
Sozanski officially became the 2,000,-
000th visitor to the center.
Sergts. Sozanski and Swiderski
were Pittsburgh-bound for 3o-day
furloughs when they decided to gel
spruced up in the center's barber
shop between trains. Sergt. Sozanski
was in the European theater for q
months, Sergt. Swiderski for II
months.
Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming, Fed
eral Works administrator, presented
the bond to the men.
Evening star., 1945-09-12

MEMENTO OF 1814-The White architect, Lorenzo s.
WnsloW shown he nSpects scorched patch the
ecuve Mansion left from the British fire it
during the War of 1872 The section light
the walls for coat of paint 1t revealed
that mine detecor is being used locate the
original cornerstone of the White House laid by George Wash
ington. Ewing Photo.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Government Officials
Invited 10 launching
Iy the Associated Press.

Iy the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Sept 12.-Cabinet
members, congressional and Govern
ment leaders, and State officials of
Maryland and Virginia were invited
to attend the launching late today
of the S. S. Lynchburg Victory at
the Bethlehem-Fairch Shipyard.
Besides Mrs. Fred M. Vinson,
sponsor of the ship, and Secretary
Vinson, the guest list included
Speaker Rayburn, Attorney General
and Mrs. Tom C. Clark, Senator
Barkley. Democrat, of Kentucky
Economic Sterilization Director and
Mrs. William H. Davis. Admiral and
Mrs. Emory S. Land, Federal Com
munications Chairman and Mrs.
Paul Porter, Mrs. Dwight Eisen-
hover, wife of Gen. Eisenhower.
Commodore James Vardaman,
naval aide to the President, and Mrs.
Vardaman; Brig. Gen. Harry H.
Vaughan, military aide to the Presi-
dent, and Mrs. Vaughan; Mayor and
Mrs. L. E. Lichford, Lynchburg;
Gov. and Mrs. O'Conor, Mayor and
Mrs. T. R. McKeldin, Charles Ross,
press secretary to the President, and
Mrs. Ross, and Matthew Connolly,
secretary to the President, and Mrs.
Connolly.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
By DUANE HENNESSY,

Associated Press Staff Correspondent.
KARUIZAWA, Japan, Sept. H.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Har-
Dor was utterly stupid" the Ger
man naval attache told the Japa-
nese when he finally learned Of it
hours afterward.
Il didn't know of the attack until
I heard about 1t on the RADIO the
attache, Admiral Paul Wenneker,
said today in an interview.
Wenneker identified himself as
formerly commander of the pocket
battleship Deutschland when 1t
seized the American freighter City
of Flint in 1899, remarking ruefully
Now 1 wish I'd never seen it," He
came to Japan in 1910.
AS for Pearl Harbor, he said, THE
japanese asked me what I thought
of the strike and I told them it was
a great mistake. Perhaps they Grip
Piled the American Fleet, but I woulo
either have invaded Hawaii or done
nothing. They never intended to
invade"
Wenneker said he instantly real.
lied the manner of the attack gave
the United States a terrific propa.
ganda.
Japs Suspicious.
while Germany was an ally o
Japan, we had the most Difficult
time getting cooperation, Wenne
ker said. They were suspicious of al
white people and it took long tim
to get their confidence. Even then
always felt they were keeping some
thing from me. 1t was most difflcul
to learn their secret intentions"
Wenneker, who came to Japan fiv'
years ago, said that Germany hac
been anxious to get Japan into tn,
war principally, because Germany
Of course, lacked sea power and to
be assisted by a flrst-class sea powel
seemed wonderful"
The admiral insisted he never go
instructions to pull Japan into tn,
war, but perhaps Ambassador Stah
mer did" He said he was quite sure
however, that Japan entered the wal
of her own free will.
Il frequently talked with the Jap
anese about the possibility Of then
entering the war. They said If W,
get the Dutch East Indies, we can.
not protect the lanes from Tokyo
Also. efficiency of our industry Il
low.'
Change Noticed.
About the middle of November
194D, however, I noticed a change
I saw Japanese officers faces glow.
ing. I thought they had some secret
but I didn't know what. Two day.
before Pearl Harbor, an officer made
an Cnguarded remark, 1T may bt
soon, some great event
Wenneker said that when Ger
many attacked Russia June %
194l, Japan had no idea such steE
was planned and expressed regret
that it had occurred.
Japan hoped for an alliance ol
Italy, Germany, conquered France
Japan and Russia. Japan perhaps
thought that by negotiations sh,
could settle border incidents with
Russia"
Wenneker was very critical of tn,
Japanese war setup. He said tn,
greatest mistake was for the arm,
and navy to work absolutely sep.
arately. The army had its owr
Evening star., 1945-09-12
German Admiral in Tokyo Told
Jops Pearl Horbor Was Folly

transports and the navy did not
protect them.
Losses Kept Secret.
at was impossible to learn their
losses" Wenneker continued. Il
would ask how many submarines
were active or under way and never
got clear answer. Their losses
were terrible. Eleven German ships
which were stranded here and given
to the japanese were all lost. A
German auxiliary cruiser (an armed
merchant cruiser) reached Tokyo by
steaming south of Australia, and
boldly up between Honolulu and San
Francisco, only to be sunk 10 miles
from o Shima "a tiny island near
the mouth of Tokyo Bay by an
American submarine"
He said the japanese greatly un-
derestimated the American people.
They didn't think that people whose
battleShips contained soda fountains
could fight.
Wenneker as captain of the
Deutschland said he stopped the
City of Flint in the Atlantic in No
vember, 1899. He realized the situa-
ton with the United States was
ticklish, but contended the cargo
was contraband and If he released
the ship his crew would think him q
coward.
He said he instructed the cap
tain of the prize crew to take the
vessel to Germany for a prize court,
but that he disobeyed and went
to Murmansk, then to Bergen, Nor
way.
British Got Ship.
The Norwegians gave the ship
to the British, who returned it to
the United States.
Wenneker said he later sank the
British ship Stonegate, because its
sulphur cargo was not valuable
enough to capture. He added that
pocket battleships. with cruising
range of 10000 miles, could outrun
anything
He said the Admiral Graf Spec,
scuttled off Montevideo after being
beaten by the British, was lost be-
cause the captain used poor judg-
ment in going into port instead Of
using her superior cruising range.
Wenneker is awaiting decision of
the United States regarding his fu-
ture, but said he hoped to 60 to
! Germany in six months.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Bridge CoIIopses,
Cutting Fnemen
| Off From Blaze

On their way to a blaze on the
Mills farm, a few miles west Of
Rockville on Route %, Rockville
flremen were stalled early today
when an old CEDAR log bridge over
Muddy Branch Creek collapsed as
the engine started to cross.
All the firemen could do was
watch smoke coming over the hill
as the frame house on the property
burned, for there was no other way
to get there except over the creek.
Only quick thinking on the part
of the firemen prevented the engine
from immersion. AS it was, the
wheels slid down the bank as the
brakes were applied. The house
was destroyed, Rockville police said.
No one was in it at the time.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Market Pays OPA $50
On 27-Cent Oyerchoroe

The Fair Deal Market, 472l Sheriff
road NE, Samuel M. Chasen. pro-
prietor, has settled an OPA admin
istrator's claim by voluntary pay
ment of $50 on a charge of over
ceiling sales on spinach, tomato
juice, apples, canned corn and soap
the District OPA said today.
Total alleged overcharges amount
ed to 81 cents over a period from
May % to June 4, OPA added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-14
SUSPECT HELD IN
 NARCOTIC PROBE
Union Street Laundryman Held for Superior Court;
 White Woman Appeals

Tick Gnu, 34, II Union street, was pound over to Superior Court under a $2000 bond on charges of using and possessing narcotic drugs after a hearing before Judge T. E. Con- way in City Court this morning. In a companion case, Helen Andrewski 25. same address, was sentenced to the state farm for women on a charge of using narcotics. Miss An drewski appealed the case to Com- mon Pleas Court through her law yer, William K. LaWlor.
 Sgt. James Wagner said that he arrested the pair while making a 'outine check with Inspector Ernest Murphy of the immigration depart nent. Prosecutor Frederick w. Pa omba presented in evidence small quantity of opium and material for laking it which Sgt. Wagner said he found in the Union street rooms.
 Arthur J. Rivard, Inspector for ,he narcotics division of the state department of health, testified that both Gnu and Miss Andrewski ad- nitted being drug addicts.
 -e Other cases: Stanley Dobocz, 23, T7 North Riverside street driving under suspension, fined S100; Joseph Majersky, IT. 52 Daycoedon Place, road rules violation, nolled.