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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Times Rops Ed Kennedy

New York, May 10-UP)-The New York Times said today in an editorial that Edward Kennedy of the Associated Press "has done grave disservice to the newspaper profession" in filing an unauthor- ized dispatch on the Reims sur- render.
 MT. Kennedy had a trust that transcended his own integrity, for he represented twelve hundred odd newspapers in this country which compose the Associated Press mem- bership," the editorial said. Tt is they who must now make it clear, so that it is understood for all time, that they would prefer not to re- ceive a story than have a news beat even of such transcending im- portance obtained in such man. her.
 We hold MT. Kennedy's explain ation, as thus far given, entirely inadequate. If he had come to the conclusion that military security was not involved-a conclusion that runs contrary to that of General Eisenhower-and that, accordingly, he would no longer abide by SHAFTS regulations, he should have made certain in advance that his dissent was clearly understood by the authority which had the power to deny him access to the scene. Obviously, there was no such understanding and, on the basis of the information now avail able, MT. Kennedy took advantage Of his associates and gravely mis- served his employers.
 This newspaper values it's mem bership in the Associated Press, and for that reason regrets the desig- nation by the AP management of MT. Kennedys story as a news beat acclaimed by editors through out the United States as one of the greatest in newspaper history That may be factual statement. Ger tainly it was made when the man. agement was in the dark as to the facts and was fighting to obtaln news for those 1t serves, in the face of sweeping and ill-con- sidered ban imposed for some hours by SHAEF on all Associated Press communications. But if it was beat, it was one only because MT. Kennedy's 16 colleagues chose to stand by their commitments. We can see no cause for boasting here. On the contrary. we regret the in- cident as one which has done grave disservice to the newspaper profes- sion.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Germans Constantly
 Feared Air Attacks

It had been strong enough before the war around Berlin as a result of six years Nazi propaganda. Now under wartime conditions it's ab- solutely overwhelming. I have not yet met a single German who is not convinced Germany is the worlds only bulwark against the Communist tide which, if they lose the war, will sweep across the Rhine to the English Channel, through the British Isles, and eventually across the Atlantic.
 These Germans think every Rus sian is an eastern .halfman" or "Asiatic subhuman' who destroys everything and that the Red Army eats the landscape bare like To- cust swarm as it passes.
 It almost seems as though the Germans had talked themselves into fear of Russia so strong that their fighting troops panic at the thought of the Red Army, and wonder whether this produces the best sort of defensive resistance.
 I spent last night dozing in a car and have been asleep all day except for the brief laundering of two handkerchiefs and an extra pair of socks. Those and my toilet kit and musette bag were all was able to save when captured The guards let me play skat with them tonight and a couple of them gave me few cigarettes. It was pretty bad smoking tobacco. The guards are mostly middle-aged, and pretty blue in spirits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
RESOLUTION ON
 PRELATE'S DEATH
Red Cross Executive COm= mittee Pays Tribute to
 Father Val"

Members of the executive commit tee of the local Red Cross chapter, nlseting yesterday at the neadquar- ters, observed moment of silence in tribute to the memory of the late MSgr. Joseph Valdambrini, who served on the committe for many years.
 Mrs. Edson B. Hitchcock and Mrs. Bessie Crane were named to draw up a resolution on the priests death.
 designations were accepted from Arthur Very, who served as chair man of water safety and vice-chair- man of highway safety, and Kath- crime s. Rowe and Kathryn L. Me- Glynn, who served as case workers in the home service.
 Mrs. Julius Smith, chairman of the home service, reported 494 cases were handled during April, and POO cases were closed.
 All chapter branches surpassed quotas in the war fund drive, which went over the top, it was announc- ed by Mrs. Herman Rooster, chair man (of the campaign.
 Reports were given on various other services of the Red Cross, in- cluding disaster relief, home nurs- ing, first aid, and Junior Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
THREE CHOIRS IN
 SPECIAL CONCERT
22nd Annual Mothers Day Program Arranged for
 Sunday Evening

Three choirs of St. Joseph's church will present their 22nd an- nual Mothers Day concert and play Sunday at 2 p. m. at St. Joseph'S hall. The feature of the presentation will be a three-act Lithuanian drama, titled, "A Mothers Love-"
 Mrs. Adele Golas will take the lead in the play, portraying the mother. Others in the cast are Ray mond Smolskis, Constance Jegela, John Lusas, Helen Padaigis, Paul Kaunecskis John Kalinauskas, and Edmund Kazlauskas.
 Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, choirmaster, will direct the play and the musical presentation. Tribute to mothers and particularly to mothers of servicemen, will be rem dered by Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor, in brief address.
 The program will be followed by dancing until 11:45. Refreshments will be served.
 Arrangements have ben made by a committee composed of Marcelle Andrikis, Ann Dulskis, Mrs. William Jenusaitis, Peter Jokubauskas, Mrs. Alice Jonikas, Mrs. Joseph Kanapka Mrs. Charles Karinauskas, Mary Kasetaite, Paul KaunecKis, Joseph Laudinskas, Anthony Shambaris, Raymond aVichus, Julius Vilciaus- kas and Joseph zemaitis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
By FREDERICK C. oTIfMAN

Washington, May ID - (U.P) = The curfew," said War Mobiliza- tion Director Fred M. Vinson, who wasn't quoting poetry, shall not ring tonight"
 He meant go ahead and sit up all night in some saloon, for all- he cares, and get a headache and the heebies. It's your lookout now. The first phase of the war is over, phase two is beginning and things are letting up a little for the civilian. (You know him: the white collar man, who can't get any white col- lars)
 If you're thinking of buying the little woman a birthday present, you better put in your order for her washing machine now.
 Beginning later this week you can contribute your g to the improve ment of the breed at almost any cace track and as time goes on you'll probably be able to buy mahogany bureau with a brass handle on the drawer instead of no handle. You get the idea. Vinson had some pleasant news to announce, and his- toric, too. So for the record I'd bet ter tell you he did it, in case you're making World War II scrapbook:
 He called the press to meet him in the White House conference room. That's the chamber with the presidential goldfish, swimming in a tank in the corner.
 Vinson, whose complete title is Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion," sat at the end of a long mahogany table and enquired: "Is there going to be any shooting here?"
 The photographers assured him there would be. There was. I only hope the photos do justice to the Vinson eyebrows. They are of the magnificent, John Garner variety, mobile, bushy, and gray.
 The man who holds more power over every American life, probably
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Prisoners HoiI Nozis' Downfall

Fort Devens, Mass, May 1O- (UP)-German prisoners of war stationed here today hailed the downfall of the Nazi regime and expressed the hope that the United Nations would defeat the Japanese soon.
 In a prepared statement given Col. Harold G. Storke, prison camp commander, the prisoners said:
 "The majority of the prisoners at this camp greet the end of the war in Europe. They see the gates open for better Germany in a peaceful world; they also see the end of the National Socialist regime which brought death, want and tyranny to the German people and to the world.
 "They hope that the United Ma tions will win victory over the Jap anese military dictatorship very soon.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Late Realty
 NeUs

The following documents have been filed in the office If Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds
 Henry F. Cunningham, Jr.. and Marion G. Cunningham ard Maj garet E. Turner to Michael A. Dc- vino, property on Plaza avenue. Marilla Herbst to James F Bran- gei and Lillian A. Brangel, property on Reid street.
 Fannie A. Elbin and Jacoo J H. bin, property on Welton street. Henry F. Cunningham, ar., to Michael A. Devino, property on Plaza avenue.
 Quit Claim Deed
 Annie Dahdah to John J. Thomas, property on West Main street. Charles s. Gruskay uo Hairy Gruskay, property on NorCn Park avenue.
 Fannie A. Elbin to Jacob J. Elbin, property on Welton street.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Stephen William Robinson to the Waterbury Savings Bank, property of 638 East Main street, 5000. Samuel Salvatore to Milton Greenblatt, property of Noi:h Mali. street, $12,000.
 Releases of Mortgages Waterbury Savings Bank to Ke- ofas Povilaitis.
 The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury, Wl-' liam J. Ryan and Mary c. Ryan. z Benjamin Gromet to Rose Greel4- blatt.
 Helen K. Wagner and Margaret K. ODonnell to Philomena P Diana. Louis w. B. Dean to Henry F. Cunningham.
 Ihomaston Savings Bank to Ana ha T..alA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Society Notes Church SOdality
 Fetes Mothers

A mothers night program was offered last night by the Children of Mary Sodality of Our Lady of Lourdes church at a meeting held in the parish hall. Prayers for final peace were offered and the mothers were presented with bouquets and copies of the poem, My Mother"
 Adle Vanni, Julia Vanni, Phyllis Natalie, Eva Bartolini and Antoi- nette Verrale presented a program of songs. Movies were shown by Felix Guarini Brief remarks were presented by Rev. Edward Farrell, sodality chaplain. Miss s. Dolores Paolini, president, welcomed the mothers. Entertainment was ar- ranged by Miss Paolini and Miss Gertrude Rosa.
 Arrangements were completed for the coronation of the Blessed Vir- gin statue May 27 at p. m. at the church.
 Final plans were made for the Mothers Day Communion breakfast to be held by the sodality and the parish Holy Name Society Sunday after members receive Communion at the 9 o'clock Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Marriage
 Intentions

The following persons nave filed marriage intentions at the bureau of vital statistics, town clerks office.
 Robert w. Waterworth, U. $. Army. 466 Chipman street, and Sophie Mary Luckmin, 573 Wash mgton avenue.
 Edward s. MaZurOski, U. q. Army, 59 Fuller street, and Rose Marie D'Angelo, 26S South Leon- ard street.
 Lyan Foo, 36 School street. and Jane POn, 10 South Elm street.
 Bryan Austin, 2S Atwood court, WatertOwn, and Marjorie Kopp, 75 Lydia street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Doughboys Set
 For Trip Home

Washington, May 10 - (UP) - Thousands of victorious khaki-clad Doughboys were ready to begin the long voyage home from Europe as the army prepared to announce to- day its point system for partial demobilization
 The point system is scheduled to be announced at noon today, eWt. based on the wishes of soldiers ex- pressed in polls taken by the army, it will give credits to each man ac- cording to various factors such as length and type of service and de- pendency.
 Those with the most credits will be discharged, provided they are not key men essential to the war against Japan. The army expects to dismiss 100000 men under the point system and another 100000 on grounds of sickness, wounds or age-making a total of 100000 during the next 12 months.
 The navy is remaining at full strength, although it is replacing men AZ years old and over with younger men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Navy Probes 3 Sinkinqs

Boston, May 10 - (U,Po - Navy boards of inquiry continued investi- gations today into three ship sink ings in New England waters that cost 61 lives.
 The SS Black Point, bulk collier was sunk Saturday off the Rhode Island coast with a loss of 12 lives. The Navy quoted the chief officer and master of two rescue ships as saying they saw torpedo, presum- ably fired from an enemy submarine strike the coal carrier.
 Earlier, the Navy had announced the sinking of the USS PE-56, a patrol boat, in which 49 officers and men wede killed April B off Cape Elizabeth, Me. The Navy said this accident caused the heaviest loss of life in New England waters since the start of the war.
 The third mishap occurred April 6 off the tip of Cape Cod where 7000-ton tanker was shattered by an underwater explosion. All 57 crewmen escaped injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Mechanical Engineers
 In Regional Conference
Matters of Special Interest to Membership Discussed
 Here Today; Several Cities Represented

Engineering Corporation, New York, representing the National Commit tee on Local Sections and Fred c. Richardson, Westcott and Mapes, Inc, New Haven, representing the National Nominating committee.
 Also representatives from the fol- lowing cities:
 Boston-H. M. King, Genel al Electric Co.,, Lynn, Mass. and Will liam P. Saunier. Jackson and More land, Boston, Mass.
 Bridgeport-W. E. Hogan Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, P. A. Ibold, Manning Maxwell and Moore, Inc.
 Hartford-R. D. Keller, Pratt and Whitney.
 New Haven-F. w. Preston-New Haven Pulp and Bd. Go.
 New London-L. A. Lackman, Atwood Machine Co.,, Stonington, Connecticut, Frank Perutz, U. w Finishing Co.,, Norwich.
 Providence-George w. Kelsey, Builders Iron Foundry and E. w. Harrington, Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance Go.
 Waterbury-J. Heartt Raub, Wa terbury Farrell Foundry and Ma chine Co.,, and E. w. Soderberg, Watertown Mfg. Go.
 Worcester Eric Smith, Riley Stoker Corporation.
 Local officers include: Charles M. Warner, Scovill Manufacturing Co.,, chairman of the Waterbury section; J. Hartt Raub, Waterbury Farrell Foundry Machine Co.,, vice-chair- man of the Waterbury section; A. w. Miner, American Brass Co.,, sec- retary and treasurer of the Water bury section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE, JR.

BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE, JR.
 BainS Les BainS, France.--Arrived here 10 a. m after seven hou1 trip from Bourpenne. Lord alone knows what our average speed was put I do know after the first hour and three-quarters we haG finally reached signpoSt whihc put us seven kilometers outside Bourbenne
 Everything goes wrong with these German conveys. The transport is hopelessly antiquated-eith-r worn out German vehicles which have been rolling since the war started, French equipment built by slave labor since then, or weas -lunged little civilian cars stolen from the French which never were intended for such job-and half the ve- hicles towing the other half most of the time.
 There are constant breakdowns, constant arguments along the road, constant fear of air attack. The cars go along smothered with thrLe branches for the convoy frol:i the a.r must look like a woods on the move. There is [. tremendous num- Der of roadblocks mostly :.nsisting of big tree trunks notched together in log-cabin style and ,lled-in boulders. But only rarely do We see the necessary eighty-e!Ghts or other anti-tank guns to turn them into effective obstacles.
 1n fact, thos whole battle group is warned in very hit or miss fashion. I've seen few tigers or partners tanks only 8 handful If scout cars, and almost no artillery of any description.
 Constantly along the road you pass troops Wearily slogging eastward. Many carry Panzerfausts and there are quite a lot of machine uns of all nationalities.
 Lots of soldiers have managed to acquire bicycles but even these relatively fortunate people look aWfully tired. There are greay numbers of horsedrawn carts and the poor animals are in ever. worse shape than the men.
 How the German army ever managed to extricate itself at all beats met. The truth of the mat ter obviously is that these men still are very fine soldiers and that they have had five years toughening and conditioning which taught them all the answers.
 I've had plenty of opportunity to talk to soldiers all evening and into the night. Some of them are very radical and told me Germanys plight is due to her leaders who should be shot for betraying the people. The same men however were rabidly Communist and insisted Germany would fight to the last gasp against Communism They have little or no hatred for the Americans and British and think we should be fighting on their side
 On the basis of three days talk ing thus far I am amazed at the extent of Anti-Communist feeling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10

The American Society of Me- chanical Engineers is holding it's annual regional meeting at the El- ton today J. R. Hicks, of the local branch, will preside
 Among the subjects to be discussed are employment and welfare, pro- fessional development of programs, membership, and local section ac- tivities.
 Those attending are P. A. Isbold, general chairman, of Bridgeport; A. R. Stevenson, Gener l Electric Co.,, Schnectady, New York, national vice president; and Ernest Hartford, New York, National Executive assistant secre- tary; A. R. Mumford, Combustion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
2O6 NURSES HERE
 HELD AVAILABLE

Two hundred and six nurses in this area have been classified as available by the War Manpower Commission, Mrs. Albert w. Hum mel, chairman of the Nurses Red Cross Recruitment committee an- nounced today. These nurses, which have been listed as IA for military duty, will be personally interviewed by members of the committee by June l.
 Seventeen nurses were assigned to duty during the month of April and eight others have have appli- cations pending. Nurses from the area who have entered the military service since the beginning of the war now total ITO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10

nautics club, Tech-O-Scope club, and has served as co-editor- in- cfiet of the Tech Liber.
 Miss Hanson, who will complete a nursing preparatory course n June lsds been active in extra .nrrica lar activities, LLa, recording secro- tary of the Red Cross, ant associ- ate editor of the Tech-Libur
 Honor Students
 Edmund Kadziewicz, Stephe en Chaikowski, Wanda Ramella, Flor ence DiFederico, Michael Galante, Doro thy Mazurkevich, Raymond Milutis, Philip Sirignane, Kermit Bouley, Joseph Ranardo, Edward Przybyloski, Herbert Wilke, Warner Nichols, Walter Ahrens, Joseph Boz zuto, Robert Burnett, Anthony Nal aspina, Joseph Eiduks, Victor Sido- ruk, Theodore Cocoa, Anthony Col angelo, Joseph DelBuono.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
CLOTHING DRIVE
 NEEDS WORKERS

More volunteers are urgently needed to sort and pack garments stacked at the Field street Armory waiting shipment to the New Eng land depot at Pawtucket, R. l., Daniel T. Harrington Jr., Water bury chairman for the United Na- ticlal Clothing drive said yester- day.
 Martin C. ORourke, who is directing work at the Armory, re- ported that Womens groups repre- senting St. Ann's church, the Over look-Cottage Park Club and the Syrian Women's Society filled sev- eral 100-pound cartons yesterday morning. Bunker Hill PTA mem bers worked in the afternocr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
TWO TIRE THIEVES
 INDICTED BY JURY

Two Torrington men, Elmer E. Stevens and Vincent N. Lovalle, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Hartford yesterday on charges of theft of tires and tubes which were being transported in interstate commerce. The pair pleaded guilty, and sentence was set for May 25.
 Also indicted were Thomas Clapps and Domenic E. Savanella, both of Torrington, on charges of purchas- ing tires which had been stolen in interstate commerce They will be put to plea May 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10

London, May 10. CUP)-he Luxem- bourg radio said today that the Americans have captured Konrad Henlein, Nazi leader of the Sude- tenland, and Dr. Karl H. Frank, Reich minister without portfolio and section for the protectorate' of Bohemia -Moravia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
INSPECTOR BENDLER
 CONFINED BY ILLNESS

. Joseph R. Bendler. chief inspector of the detective bureau, was re- ported resting comfortably at his home where he has been confined by illness for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
Leavenworth H. 5.
 Announces Honors

Norman Daniel Baron, son of MT. and Mrs. Max Baron is valedic- torian of the graduating class of Leavenworth high school, it was an- nounced today by Francis Began, principal. Rose Myrtle Ha-Son. the daughter of Catherine Han on, 100 Wood street, and the late Harry A. Hanson is salutatorian of tris year S class.
 Baron is a member of the Junicr Red Cross, a member of ohC AerD-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10

Gorham, Me. (UP)-Go1 Horace A. Hildreth of Maine prove1 himself a better auctioner than Gov Charles M. Dale of New Hampshire at 9 cattle sale here for the benefit of the Red Cross. Hildreth auctioned d bull and heifer for a tot.a of $8iC while Dale sold bull flor s360.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
IN BETWEEN FARES

Indianapolis, (UP) Policeman Charles Ford, a former deputy sher- if, thought he had sen everything during his many years as a law enforcement officer. Ther he saw a woman taxicab driver parked at the curb, reading the bible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
HILLCREST AVE. MAN
 IN FAIR CONDITION

John Cranney, 125 Hillcrest ave- nue, who was stricken at his home yesterday morning, was reported in fair condition at St. Marys hospi- tai today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
U. s. Time
Police Blotter

Thieves pulled the rear door off Sag's Tavern, I'll East Main street and broke two bars out of a win dow Tuesday night, apparently in an unsuccessful hunt for cash, according to reprot yesterday by Detective Sergeant Charles Me Weeney.
 An attempted break was report ed this morning by Lieutenant William Foley at the Brock Hall Dairy, 761 Hamilton avenue. De- tective Raymond Grady is inves- tigating.
 A car owned by aPtrOlman John CrOnin, stolen from it's parking place on Cole street Tuesday, was recovered yesterday on South Elm street.
 Frank A. Ring, 54 Spencer av- enue, was fined S15 for allowing minor to operate an uninsured motor vehicle in Bristol City Court yesterday. Nicholas Flores, Il Phoenix avenue, who police said, was the operator of Rings car at the time of the arrest, was fined total of S33 on charges of reckless driving, driving without a license, and driving an uninsured motor vehicle.
 Joseph Perrotta, 429 Baldwin street, was fined S20 on charges of intoxication and breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10

Mexico is conscriptiing several thousand lS-year old youths 1o. the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10

Here is the fourth installment in the prisOner-Of-war diary Ot United Press War Correspondent Edward w. Beattie, Jr, who was liberated last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10
LIVELY INTEREST
 IN BOND CAMPAIGN
VIE Day Enthusiasm Still Noticeable Among Inves=
 tors; Sales Mounting

Stimulated by a spurt in bond purchases on VIE day the sale of war bonds is moving ahead toward quotas set in the Seventh War Loan drive, it was reported from all sources today.
 At Scovill Manufacturing Co.,, where the campaign began April 30, it was reported total sales had reached $301,248 exclusive of yes- terday's receipts. Victory House will be staffed on Monday by Scovill so- licitors, and the company's Hill Bill ly band will be featured Rallies have been held at all plants of the. Scovill Go. during the past several days.
 U. $. Time
 Special efforts to sell VIE Day bonds" were made at the Waterbury plant of the U. s. Time Corp. today, and a special drive has been sched- uled for tomorrow at the Middle bury plant.
 Leaders of the campaign have expressed confidence in the out come of the special undertakings. Jack Henry and Herb Braunsdorf are in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-10

oseph w. Grigg, Jr., who was .4anager of the former United Press Bureau in Berlin, represent ed the combined Allied Press and Radio at the signing of the final German surrender in Berlin. ln the following dispatch he des- cribes the German capital which was once the second largest city in Europe.
 By JOSEPH w. GREGG, JR.