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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
|AIbuniunW War |0rPhon Aims
 To Visit U. s.
Lad, "A; Thrice c0usht Attempting StoWoWoY Role

Boston, Oct.s l9-(UP)-Thrice a stowaway and thrice discovered, Q 14-year-old Albanian war orphan hoped today that he might be freed to make his own way in the storied land of opportunity-America.
 Petraq (Peter) Ristani was his name, he said. Before bombs ripped his country apart his home was Tirana.
 Tears of loneliness seemed ready to well into his big brown eyes. A wistful, pleading sort of smile play ed across his thin lips as he tried desperately-first in French, then in Italian and finally in broken Eng lish-to explain to questioning of- cials what chance to come to free America would mean.
 He could prove he could care for himself-and he fumbled in a pocket of dungarees which, rolled to the knee, displayed thin white pair of legs that ended in pair of much too large shoes.
 From the pocket he drew soiled and tattered card, dated last June. It was his seventh grade report card from an Albanian school. Surely, he begged that was as good as a passport.
 There was no one at home who wanted him now, he explained. His father was killed when U. s. Bom- bers roared over Tirana in 1943. His mother died later of injuries sustained in the raid. That was why last August he slowed away on the USS West Point and came into Hampton Road, Va. He was caught and shipped home.
 But America called and he tried 1t again. When the SS John J. Abel left Naples, Italy, Peter was abroad. An hour out of port he was dis- covered and the ship turned back to land him.
 But when it reached Naples, Peter had vanished and port auth critics believed he probably leaped over the side and was picked up by Italian fishermen. A common thing, officials said.
 So the Abel set out again. A day en route to America. Peter and his ingratiating smile ap- peared on deck. It was too late to turn back so Peter was brought here, taken of last night at Castle Island in Boston Harbor and placed in confinement pending disposition of his case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Appraisal Undertaking 
 5O,OOO Parcels
 Of Properties
 RevoIued

Appraisal of all properties in the city, numbering 5000 pieces, will be completed by December 1, and revaluation of industria l property should be completed by the end of this month, City Assessor Aldro Jenks told a meeting of the Lions Club yesterday at The Elton. The citywide reappraisal work has been underway since May, 1914, under the direction of George B. Horan & Go.
 MT. Jenks asserted that notices will be sent only to property own- CTS whose properties are affected upward, and that those who re- ceived decreased valuations will not be notified. In instances where such owners feel an unjust valuation has been made, may appeal to the board of tax review, 1t was pointed out.
 He pointed out that property owners who feel an unjust raise in valuation has been made have the right of appeal, in written form, before the board of tax review.
 No favoritism will be shown in the assessors office," he stated, 'and elements of guess-work and caprice are being removed by the appraisal system.
 MT. Jenks spoke last night before the Connecticut Chapter, Society of Residential Appraisers, at the Hotel Bond, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
City's Post War Plans M Construction Stage
 Mayor John s. MOn0son Reviews Work ~' 0f Administration In Opening Compoiqn Fioht
Cumpoiqn Eiqhi

Employing concrete facts and figures. Mayor John s. Monagan in his first campaign speech of the leAB municipal election, pointed out that the Democratic adGninistra- tion hes been an eficient, honest, and progressive one. The city's chief executive, who Is seeking re- nomination in the November elec- ton, spoke over Q hookup of both local stations.
 The speaker outlined the definite progress which has been made by the administration Is post war plans, which now have reached the construction stage. The mayor said:
 "As Q matter of fact some of our postwar projects are already under way. We are spending $2S6, 6,647.75 of our reserve fund at the present time in the Moran street and Mer- iden road areas for the construc- ton of storm water and sanitary sewers which have long been needed"
 Provisions Made
 Pointing out that full provision has been made for improvements now being planned, Mayor Mona gan declared:
 "rhe amount of $715, ,7s744 has been transferred to our postwar capital improvement fund.-" he con- tinued. Tn addition, last March our plans were revealed to the leg islature and we were given author ity to issue bonds to meet the cost of some of these improvements. En- gineering plans have been com pleted for 6 sewage disposal plant and for various needed city build. ingS. Plans are also ready for the construction of the Mad River in. terceptor sewer"
 Pension Plan
 The mayor also said that study Is now being made for a suitable pension plan to find out the amounts needed annually to cover current demands and future in- creaSes, in order to secure a firm base for the security of employees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
SC, 900 Inductees Needed This Month

Washington, Oct. 19-WP) You too can stiIl be a soldier, and if you are a healthy male between 1S and 26 you can al- most count on 1t.
 Selective service does know the war is over, all right, but says the duration isn't. So draft boards will induct 5000 men this month and many more each month until Con- gress or the Army and Navy decree otherwise.
 Youngsters turning IS will take care of half this quota. The rest will come from men not yet 26 who previously have been deferred.
 If you're under 26 and have children, your draft board will give you "prsference." That means you get the call if there are not plenty of nOn-fathers to fill It.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

and the stability of the tax rate.
 To eXemplify his assertion that the Democratic party is headed by competent ofilcials, the mayor once laudatory editorials on the appoint ment of School Superintendent John G. Gilfnartin and Assessor Aldro Jenks.
 Further suhstantiating his state- fnent that Waterbury has enjoyed an honest, efficient and progressive administration the mayor rnain- tained:
 Temporary Borrowing
 Temporary borrowing has been completely eliminated for one period and reduced by approxi- Inately 50 percent in the other. A portion of each surplus has been used to finance next years budget and reduce the tax rate which has decreased from 32 and half to 90 mills unexpected demands, such as wages increases and cost-of- -liv- ing bonuses, have been met with out increased burden to the tax payer.
 A strict schedule of reducing debt without refunding has been followed. For the first time in many years the total debt of the city is not only below the limit fixed by state law but below that limit to the extent of @ $1 500 900. The mayor said this reduction was made in spite of the fact that a new reservoir and pipe line costing nearly $500, 600 have been added to the water system.
 Waterbury was in the lead in providing a cost bonus to retain valued and experienced employees and to maintain morale.
 Definite progress made to i'm. prove efficiency of various depart mentS including regular meetings of all department heads to dis cuss common problems. Each city department is furnished with an economy list and directed to live with It's budget.
 The Oflce of Tax Collector among many other improvements has been broadened and its effec- tiveness increased. A job classiflca- ton survey has been undertaken by the budget director. In the Police Department the administra. tive set up has been streamlined and recommendation of indepen- dent experts with relation to new personnel standards and improved training requirements have been followed out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19


 were forced to build ships and air. craft at loss, he said.
 Asked by a rewsman If he were connected with Mitsui, Yoshida re- piled: "Unfortunately not.
 MacArthur submitted his demand for dissolution of Japanese indus trial monopolieS to Prime Minister Baron Kijjuro Shidehara during a personal conference at the supreme commanders headquarters Oct. II.
 MacAfthur said he desired wide distribution of income and own ership of the means Of production and trade"
 American sources long have con- tended that such family industrial trusts aS Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Yasuda and Sumitomo helped finance, then exploited Japan's conquestS in China and the Pacific.
 Yoslida also told his press con- ference that he believed the present Japanese constitution was demo- cratic, but conceded that 1t should be revised because "it has been mis- used In the past and might be again"
 The military interpreted the con- Sttution to suit It's convenience, he said.
 Yoshida disclaimed knowledge of how long it would take to revise the constitution, but said the cabinet and the emperorS advisers would work together to attain results "aS soon as possible.
 He answered almost all questions without . trace of annoyance. But whan c Chinese correspondent asked whether the placing of Japa- nese sovereignty in the hands of the emperor was compatible with democracy, Yoshida bristled and re- piled:
 T came to this press conference not to debate, but to exchange ideas. If you have other views, you are welcome to them"
 Elsewhere in Tokyo, 5000 demon. strators. mostly discharged soldiers. defended the emperor system and demanded immediate jobs at a noisy organizational meeting of the s'All.Japan Toilers' Federation"
 Politicians Blamed
 Aue meetsuB was UeueVeu tHe HTSJ in which former soldiers have played Q leading role. Speakers contended amid cheers that negli- gent war.time politicians and not the soldiers were to blame for the loss fthe war.
 The new federation adopted a reS- olution appealing to Macarthur to bar from forthcoming general elec- tons 3e0 members elected to the house of representatives in 1942 on recommendation Of the Tojo tpearl Harbor) cabinet.
 The federation suggested Q gov- ernment building program to help combat unemployment.
 More than 200 pupils at the Tochigi prefectual agricultural school struck with 6 demand for dismissal of two d-fashioned, bureaucratic" instructors.
 Students at Thsyamanashi pre- fectural agricultural school also walked out. They accused their in- structors of bribery in preparing report cards and of unfair deStribu- ton of school produce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
KenneyGiven Hero Tribute
 Boston AecIoims
 Famous General

Boston, Oct. 19 = (UP)-Boston paid tribute to Gen. George c. Ken- ney, commander of the U. S. Air Forces in the Far East, today with a parade in honor of its hometown hero.
 Bronzed and shivering, Gen. Ken ney arrived with his wife, l9-year- old daughter, Julia, and an Eng fish bulldog aboard a B-17 at Logan International airport yesterday.
 The 57-year-old veteran of two wars told reporters that the secret Of the atomic bomb must not be shared with anyone, that he fav- ored a department of national de- fense in which the Air Forces would have equal status with the Army and Navy, and that the United States must have some form of peacetime conscription.
 As the celebration in his honor got underway, the Brookline hero told a cheering crowd of more than l,500 persons, i've did little job on Tokyo" Cocky, determined Gen. Kenney, holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross said modestly, I'm not hero, I've just come home"
 At dinner in his honor, the dap per hero praised his alma mater, Massachusetts Institute of Technol- ogy, for its tremendous contribu- tion to the winning of the war" He then declared himself in favor of a department of national de- fense, "the kind of department we've had under Macarthur in the Far East since 1942. Gov. Maurice J. Tobin called him "MacArthur's right arm"
 Speaking of the atomic bomb, Gen. Kenney said confidently, "the methods and tools Of the next war will be as superior to the atomic, bomb as 1t was to the munitions used in World war l."
 Gen. Kenney arrived in Washing ton only last week from the Pacific. He plans to return to Tokyo within a month. In the interim, he will return to Dayton, O., where his wife and daughter have been living dur ing the war
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
 of$l2,oO0 Recorded
 Judge Mclaughlin \ Rules tn Auto
 Fatality

A judgment of $12,000, based on the automobile death of Ebert P. Williams, Dec. 19, 1943, was handed down today by Superior Court Judge Charles J. Mclaughlin for Mary A. Williams administrative of the es- tate, in her suit against Henry Czapor of Torrington.
 Williams Was killed instantly when he was struck by Czapor's car on the Torrington- Winsted highway. The victim had parked his wife's car at the side of the road to change a flat tire and was about to bolt on the spare wheel when he was struck by the defend- ants car. The accident occurred at o'clock at night.
 A default Judgment was entered against the driver last March 27, after CZapor told the court he would not enter any pleadings. A hearing in damages was held before Judge Mclaughlin yesterday.
 Attorney Frank T. Healey ap- peared for the plaintiff, while At- torney John H. Casale of Torring- ton represented the defendant. The sum of $l5,000 had been sought by the widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

Continued from Page D Act if he enters the premises where he works before the minute he is actually supposed to work, and 6 personal injury may arise out of and in the course of ones employment although suffered before actual work begins or after 1t has ceased"
 He further points out, Tt has been held in this state that where an employe took an unusual route to the place where he had a duty to perform and was drowned by falling into lagoon his dependents were entitled to compensation fir as much as, by the terms of his employment, he was not bound to take any particular route and there was no evidence that he took 1t for any purpose of his own"
 Time Card Not CIOcked
 In the finding of the commits sioner 1t had been ruled that Mich aul was far from the point of his work when he was fatally injured and that there was nothing con- nected with his work that would bring him to the vicinity of the pickle-tub. The finding also had been clocked that night.
 When the compensation hearing was held before the commissioner the only issue considered was whether or not the death arose out of or in the course of employment. By agreement of counsel the rights of the claimed dependents were not determined at that time.
 By terms of the Superior Courts instructions, another hearing will have, to be scheduled before the commissioner to determine what the award will be and to whom 1t will be given.
 A negligence action, in which damages of $l5,000 are sought by Mrs. Labbe from the manufactur- ing concern. is still pending in Su- perior Court. Two double indemnity insurance actions based on the death also are still pending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

problems underlying most of the re- conversion ills.
 The President hopes to establish an agency to grant labor's demands for wage boosts, yet allow for price adjustments to prevent an inflation- ary rise in living costs.
 With the exception of the utility strike, the overall labor picture ap- peared vastly improved within the past few days.
 An estimated 20s,000 coal miners were scheduled to return to work Monday, and rebel leaders directed striking longshoremen to end a work stoppage which has paralyzed New York port operations.
 A syStem-wide strike of Mont- gomery Ward & Co. employees irn- minent, however, as the Army re- turned It's property to private con- trol. On the west coast, California Gov. Earl Warren was asked to intervene in the seven months Hollywood film strike.
 The Michigan Utility workers left their jobs yesterday to protest a state mediation board wage com- promise granting them l3 cents an hour. Union officials had asked for 30 cents, but one spokesmen said they might have accepted an offer of IS cents.
 More than 400 Michigan State troopers were stationed near power-houses at Grand Rapids, zilvnukee, Muskegon. Essexville, Jackson and Comstock, but no violence was reported.
 An estimated 13,0O0 of striking 35,000 AFL longshormen went back to work In New York yesterday, and William E. Warren, chairman of a rank-and-file committee, urged the rest to return today.
 Shipping operations in the na- tion's largest port were crippled during the 1e-day walkout, and more than 400 ships were tied up in the New York harbor, unable to unload or take on cargos.
 Tn Hollywood, routine picketing went on outside the major studios, and Film Czar Eric Johnston sought to bring together rival leaders for conciliation conferences.
 Although sheriff's deputies barred mass picketing in front of Warner Bros. Studio, scene of rioting in the last two weeks, Burbank Mayor Paul Brown said he had asked the Governor to take a hand because he considered the local law en- forcement inadequate.
 Johnston met yesterday with President Richard Walsh of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (AFL) and was scheduled to confer today with Frank Fenton, personal representa- tive of AFL President William Green.
 Labor trouble loomed between Mintgomery Ward & Go. and the United Mail Order, Warehouse and Retail Employees Union (CIO) fol- lowing return of Wards properties to private management last night
 Sewell L. Avery, Wards, board chairman, immediately announced the company's intention of revok- ing maintenance of membership and dues checkoff, in effect during Army occupation, thereby reviving a longstanding dispute which twice led to government seizure.
 Meanwhile, the AFL Executive Board, meeting in Cincinnati, an- nounced its intention to seek higher wages. Unlike the CIO. the AFL did not set a specific goal, but a top official said bluntly that in- dustry was mot going to have any peace until it gives labor fair share"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

(Continued from Page D listing civilian lawyers known to be alive in Germany.
 Article l6 of the charter guaran- tees the defendants full particulars of the charges against them, the right to give any explanation rele: want to the charges either at the trial or preliminary hearings and that the trial will be conducted ir Q language the defendant under. stands.
 Raeder and Fritzsche, the first defendants upon whom the indict- mentS were served, were in Russian custody at Berlin. They were ex- pected to be moved to Nuremberg soon.
 Krupp Is recovering from par alytic stroke in an army hospital, where he received copy of the document outlining the Allied case against NaZiSm. It's leaders and sub- sldlary organizations.
 Funk was being questioned by military authorities at an unidenti- fled prison in the American occupa- ton zone preliminary to being brought here.
 The sole defendant still not in Allied hands. Martin Bormann, for- mer chief of the Nazi party chan celery and secretary to Adolf Hitler, will be served by periodic broad- casts over German radio stations and by newspaper advertisements twice weekly until the trial begins,
 May Remove Name
 The tribunal charter provides for trial in absentia if desired, but indications were that the proSecu- ton would ask that Bormann's name be removed from the list Of defendants if he is not apprehend- cd within the next month.
 A spokesman said the prosecution believed Bormann Is dead, He was rumored to have committed suicide with Hitler and propaganda minis ter Paul Joseph Goebbels in Berlin just before the city fell to the Red army.
 Since the defendants will have 30 days in which to prepare their de- fense, 1t appeared likely the trial will begin in Nuremberg sometime between Nov. 20 and Thanksgiving
 Prosecution of the various Sec- tlons of the indictments will be divided among the United States, Russia, France and Britain.
 The United States will head the prosecution on the war conspiracy count, Britain will prosecute crimes against peace, war crimes will be prosecuted by the French for the west and the Russians for the east and crimes against humanity will be prosecuted by the Americans for the west and the Russians for the east.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
NO B0n0nas?
 Dealer Demands
 $2,5OO Damages

There were no bananas for Thomas KaIIiches last Sept. ! to IA, and as a result he brought suit today, as owner of the ParnOn Banana Co. of Waterbury against the New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad Co.
 Kalliches claims some ba- nanas were consigned to him for immediate delivery, but the railroad, which undertook ship ment, failed to deliver them on schedule and they spoiled.
 The complaint, filed in Common Pleas Court, states the company owner lost $1,224 on the contract price and $500 in profits. Damages of S2,5OO are sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

(Continued from Page D Canaan, was never asked by Willis for a statement.
 Willis asked for the nolle after claiming "the state could not con- vict her in the face of the estab- lished facts" He said all evidence pointed to the truth of Mrs. Stew. ens' claim of self-defense.
 KovacS was killed at the home of Charles Milton, June g, when Mrs. Stevens came into her neighbours home and found him there with his brother, James. James told police shortly after the shooting that there had been no provocation for Mrs. Stevens action. But Mrs. Stevens claimed she shot in self-defense after Kovacs refused to leave the house when she ordered him to and then threatened her, tore her dress and struck her.
 Rudy Kovacs. saying he spoke for his entire family, said he would go to the governor in an attempt to have the case reopened. We feel that it is wrong for Mrs. Stew ems to have been freed without a trial, without evidence having been presented before a jury" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Moi. George King Home from Indio

Mai George King, Army chaplain who served for nearly three years in the China Burma India theater, is visiting James 0. Macintosh. 373 Grandview avenue this week. Father King served at St. Mary,s hospital several years ago. and was assistant dean at Boston Colleges Business School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Eisenhower MedoI For Honored Scouts

Pfc. Anthony DiMaria was guest of the Boy Scout troop of Our Lady of Lourdes church last night when the Eisenhower Medal was presented for the members part in aiding the local paper salvage drives. The award was presented by the soldier to Raymond Lubesky of l84 Orange street, who secured 1900 pounds of paper for the troops credit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

(Continued from Page D treasury recommendation and the House bill.
 In addition to relieving 12,000. GOO low-paid persons from any federal income tax in l946. the Senate action would spread a $l.303, ,0O0. 900 saving among more than S0,000, 900 others.
 For example, a married man with a wife and two children pays about $l60 tax on earnings of $2.500 under present law. He would pay $55 under the House plan. He would pay $lOO under the Senate Committee pro- posal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Senotor McMohon To Give Address

Sen. Brien McMahon, of Connec- ticut, will discuss International Control of Atomic Energy" before the opening luncheon Oct.N25 of the American Association for the United Nations membership drive in New York city, at the Murray Hill hotel. He will be introduced by Clark M. Eichelberger, director of the asso- citation.
 Sen. McMahon recently intro duced the first legislation in the Senate dealing with atomic energy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Assistants Aides
 Hear Miss Benude

A meeting of staff assistants and staff aides of the Waterbury Red Cross was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Forrest Purin- ton, Murray street.
 Miss Margaret Orr Benade, execu- tive secretary. outlined the work that is being done by staff assist ants and their aides in postwar activities of the Red Cross.
 The meeting was followed by a tea at which Mrs. Joel Butler and Mrs. Howard Hart assisted Mrs. Purinton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
BeordsIey Named By Gov. Baldwin

Appointment of Attorney Harry J. Beardsley to a two-year term as a member of the Fort Griswold and Groton Monument commission was announced by Governor Raymond E. Baldwin yesterday.