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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
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 Monday, Jan. 29 Pugra Vs. Stanton Flanagan VS. Koskey Pelletier vs. Cayanaugh
 Tuesday, Jan. 30 Harmon VS. Judd Saginario vs. Larson Mulvillet vs. Sigliano Wednesday, Jan. 3l DzinSki vs Carroll Verriker vs. Courtney Holian vs. Seery
 Thursday, Feb. l Cooke vs. Cashin Riccardi vs. Lange Collins vs. McCristle
 FriGay, Feb. 2 Pope vs. Kruse Brennan vS. Jarlott Keenan vS. DriScoll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

Baltimore-Nate Bolden, I'll l-2, Chicago. decisioned Walter Woods, 65 l-2, New York, H0).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

Score at half time: Sprague Slocum 10. Referee: E. Tickell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
Fights Last Niqht

Pitsburgh-tBee Bee Wright. l51, Clarion. Pa, decisioned Oscar Suggs, 15l, New York, (8.
 New York, (St. Nicholas Arena)- Fernando Menichelli, 199 1-4, Bue- nos Aires, drew with Vince Pimpi- nella, 179 l-2, Brooklyn, Q0).
 Newark. N. J.-Laurel GardensJ -Georgie Parks, l86. Washington, D. C., decisioned Teddy Randolph, lS4 l-2, New York, K u0).
Evening star., 1945-01-30

Bondage? No. Bondage? Yes.
One more bond to secure freedom.
Buy that extra War Bond today.
Evening star., 1945-01-30
II Injured, 7 Missing
In Indiana Cafe Blast
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
HAMMOND, Ind, Jan. 30.-After
nearly a 10-hour battle, firemen
early today extinguished flames
caused by an unexplained explosion
yesterday that destroyed a highway
restaurant, injured IT persons and
left a wreckage of toppled walls that
possibly had trapped several victims.
Hammond police said two of those
in the cafe had not been accounted
for. They were Werner Petrie, So,
Hammond, bartender on duty at the
time, and Mrs. Marie Hart of Calu-
met City, Ill.
Firemen used bulldozers today in
an attempt to determine whether
any bodies lay in the wreckage.
j. j. Scherer, fire chief, said he
believed there were only about 35
persons in the building when the
explosion occurred. The majority of
those injured suffered cuts and
bruises. One was reported in serious
condition. Five were dismissed
from hospital.
Chief Scherer said the explosion
probably was caused either by fuel
or cooking gas but he could not say
how it had been ignited. He said
the cafe had a gaS-fired steam boiler.
Evening star., 1945-01-30
Is District Men Report
To Armed Forces Today

Twenty-Five District men have
been ordered to report for induction
into the armed forces in Baltimore
today. Names of the men follow:
Evening star., 1945-01-30
Potomac Bridge Hearings
Open in House Tomorrow

A full dress debate over the
merits of building twin spans over
the Potomac as a replacement of
old Highway Bridge as against
suggested single span or twin tubes
under the river, is scheduled to
begin before congressional COM
mittee at 2 pm. tomorrow.
Notices of the hearings on the
twin bridge bill, sponsored by the
District Commissioners, were issued
yesterday by the House Interstate
and Foreign Commerce Committee.
The hearings will be conducted by
its bridge subcommittee, headed by
Representative Chapman, Demo-
crat, of Kentucky.
All interested parties and agen-
cies are invited to appear. The plan
of the city heads for two bridges of
four lanes each is supported by the
Public Roads Administration and
the Fine Arts Commission. The
competing plan for a single span
of six lanes is backed by Interior
Secretary Ickes, the National Parks
Service and the Park and Planning
Commission.
Chairman Bilbo of the Senate
District Committee is pushing for
consideration of plan for under
water tubes.
Evening star., 1945-01-30
Deaths Reported

Elizabeth Cowelf. "a, Palm Beach Fla.
Bertha S. Wolf. SO, 2219 Wisconsin ave.
NV.
Frank J. McGovern. 73, 4214 Cd st. NV.
Walter E. Smith, 81, Richmnod Va
Evening star., 1945-01-30
Two D. c. Men Named
To Denver HospitoI Boord

Two widely known Washington
men-Col. Julius 1. Peyser and
Milton w. King-have been elected
TO the Board OF Trustees Of the
National Jewish Hospital at Denver
They will serve as advisers of the
administration and management OF
the institution, which is the oldest
national interfaith hospital for the
Tree care of the tuberculosis Door
In this country.
Col. Peyser, who resides at the
Wardman Park Hotel, has been
chairman Of the Washington Com
mlttee OF the National Jewish Hos
pltal for some time. Mr.. King,
whose home is at 1000 Cathedral
avenue NV, is chairman of the
washington Bar Association.
Evening star., 1945-01-30
| Arlington Man
Reported Killed,
Brother Wounded

Sergt. Richard G. Howard, %, of
2916 Columbia pike, Arlington, Va,
has been killed in action, his family
disclosed today. At the same time,
the War Department reported that
his brother, Pfc. Woodrow Allen
Howard, 25, has been wounded.
Sergt. Howard died November %
of wounds suffered in Germany the
day before. He had been in the
Army two years and was sent over
seas last September. He was born
in Arlington and attended Wash
ington and Lee High School.
Pfc. Howard was wounded in Italy
November 3. He has been overseas
80 months and fought in the North
African and Italian campaign. He
has received the Purple Heart.
Four other brothers are in the
service or have been. Pvts Ray
mond T. and Albert E. Howard are
in the Army. william Henry and
Walter Mason Howard served in the
Navy and were given medical dis
charges.
They are sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
William H. Howard.
Evening star., 1945-01-30
Births Reported

James and Marie Buckner, girl.
EdWard and Daisy Dempsey, girl.
George, and Madeline Grant, girl.
EoWard ane Naomi De, Celle, girl.
Richard and Marie Fabrizio, girl.
Robert and Lillian Chadwick, girl.
Henry and June Barten, boy
CALVIN and Cecilia Beall, boy.
Ernest and Rachel Cooper, boy.
Morgan and Violet Dawes, boy.
Floyd and Verda Diede, boy.
Robert and Frances Coombs, boy.
James and Elizabeth Greene, boy.
Leroy ano Mary HaskinS, girl.
Paul and Bonnie Hobson, boy.
Willis and Emma Honeycutt, girl.
Ralph and Katherine Kimble, boy.
stephen and Dolores MalasZefski, girl
Charles and Catherine Martin, boy
EDWARD and Betty Mikolajczak, girl.
Allan and Margaret Moltzen, boy.
Charles and Mary Moore, boy.
Phillip and Emma Moxin, boy.
John and Charlebois Mullen, boy.
CHARLES and Ruth Orth, boy.
Robert ano Mary owen, girl
Nicholas and Ella Pirino. boy.
Gordon and Susan Plugge, boy.
Andor and johann Roslyn, girl.
John and Anna Sandefer, girl
Carl and Elsie Schultz, boy
James and Anna wilkins, girl
JaTGes and Beverly williams, girl
CHARLES and Laverne Ailstock, girl.
Bunyon and Elizabeth Bugg, boy.
Joseph and Sarah Cooper, boy.
John and Mildred Gillian, boy.
Charles anG Vergie Golf. girl.
Richard and Mary Gray, boy.
David and Bertha Keels. boy
James and Maizie Lindsay, girl.
John and Gwendolyn Malone. girl
ESnu Ruoert and Minnie Minor. boy.
Amos and Julia Sharps, boy.
Bernard and Lillian Short. boy.
Millege and Geneva Stephens, boy
Evening star., 1945-01-30
Mother, 10 Children
Awe Station Crowd
In Sfopoyer Here

Mrs. Florence Sloniker smiled
placidly and fed 4-month- AMY
her ice cream, while around her at
the Union Station soda fountain her
nine other chubby offspring hardly
ceased their frolics to eat their
cones, courtesy of the management
The station crowd concentrated
In a slightly awed circle around the
little" family, wondering aloud
how she managed travelling with
10 children-oldest, aged IL.
"Oh, they help each other" she
said quietly. When we got off the
train I just gave each one a piece
of luggage to pay attention to-
The 32-year-old mother stopped
at Union Station yesterday between
trains en- route to Carthage, Mo.
Her husband, Marine Master Tech.
Sergt. Fred Sloniker, has been
transferred from Quantico, Va, to
Camp LIE Jeune, N. c., SO she is
taking her brood to Missouri to live
with his parents.
1--WE have bought farm near
Carthage" she said, scracely no.
ticing 9-year-old Joseph subdue one
of his sisters by a Well-aimed dig
of the elbow. TT has 40 acres, and
was all paid for in December. Well
go there to live after the war"
Before the advent of the ice
cream, the tots glistened with soap
and-water cleanliness-the work of
Mrs. Sloniker before they left their
compartment and drawing room.
But only before When cherubic
4-year-old Theresa discovered by
taking the ice cream out of her
cone in her fist she could get more
into her mouth at once, her brothers
and sisters did not hesitate to fol-
low suit. Sticky fingers were wiped
off on tiny overalls-the universal
travelling ensemble for the group
or smeared over rosy faces.
Come on now" said Mrs. Sion
iker. She headed for the washroom,
gathering Amy from some ones
arms. Nine pairs of little feet fol-
lowed.
Evening star., 1945-01-30
THE EVENING STAR Washington D. C. =. As
TUESDAY, 30,
1ise, before victory" Mr.. Truman

mise, before victory" Mr.. Truman
added:
After our troops march through
the avenues of Berlin and the streets
of Tokyo, there still remains the
complicated task of social and moral
rehabilitation of millions long taught
a foreign and dangerous code Of
ethics.
For the victors to rely upon force
alone would be futile. Any order,
which hopes to survive, must ulti-
mately appeal to the minds of men.
Enlightened worldwide education
may be the key to lasting peace.
However, such program requires
peace and tolerance.
In his plea for unity, Mr.. Truman
said:
Freedom of speech and of the
press are among the most cherished
heritages of democracy for which
we fight. Still, practically every
virtue, if carried to excess, can be-
come vice. If free speech is used
unwisely, creating disastrous dis
unity during this world wide strug-
gle, it might ultimately lead to in
ternational chaos and the death OF
all freedom"
Evening star., 1945-01-30

ent under the Right Rev. Walter
Mitchell, and North Texas, an as
signment now held by the Right Rev.
@. Cecil Seaman.
Whether to name new bishop for
western Nebraska or to consolidate
the present diocese Of Nebraska with
the former missionary district also
Is to be passed on.
On the program today is a ses-
sion OF the younger bishops" a
group composed Of bishops conse-
Grated since the Right Rev. Henry
st. George Tucker Of New York be-
came presiding prelate Of the house.
The approximately 100 bishops at
tending will hear an address by Gov.
Chauncey Sparks of Alabama at the
opening general session tomorrow.
Evening star., 1945-01-30
Retirement Of Bishops
To Be Considered by
Episcopal Session
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan. 30.-
The question Of bishop retirement is
one of the major problems before
the Episcopal Church's deliberative
body, the House Of Bishops, as it
convenes here today for a three day
meeting.
The Episcopal General Conven-
ton, the church's legislative body
has directed that bishops should be
retired on compulsory basis upon
reaching the age Of 72 and the in
lterpretation of that directive is ex-
pected to be the subject of intensive
discussion.
Whether the ruling affects bishops
beyond that age who are now men,
bers Of the house is to be decided
Bishops William T. Manning of New
York, James De Wolf Perry Of Rhode
Island, John Chanler White oil
Springfield, ILL.,. and Cameron j
Davis OF Western New York (Buf-
falo) would be affected if the di-
rective were applied to bishops now
over the II limit.
Elections must be held to fill cer-
tain vacancies If the house accepts
the designations of bishops now
holding the posts, including Liberia
West Africa, now filled by the Right
Rev. Leopold Kroll: Arizona, at pres
Evening star., 1945-01-30
Child Custody Decision
Under Study by Court

Visiting Judge Richard M. Duncan
of Missouri, sitting as a justice in
District Court, today was consider
ing whether to award permanent
custody of 20-month-old child to
its foster parents or to it's 19-year-
old mother, who agreed to its adop-
ton before it was born, then
changed her mind.
Under a Court of Appeals decision
which remanded the case to District
Court, following a previous hearing.
Judge Duncan must decide custody
in accordance with what he finds is
best for the child. A hearing on the
question of custody was concluded
before Judge Duncan yesterday.
In an earlier District Court de-
cision, the lower court found that
the mother had a right to withdraw
her consent to adoption. The ap-
pellate court, however, overruled
that decision. The child was born
out of wedlock.
Evening star., 1945-01-30
Truman Warns Allies
Not 10 Rely on Force
10 Maintain Peace
BY the Associated Press.


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3o.-vice
President Truman said last night it
would be futile for the Allies to
rely upon force alone" to main
tain peace after the war.
The world must have tolerant"
leaders and worldwide education, !"
the Vice President declared at a
dinner in honor of Pennsylvania S
new junior Senator, Francis J.
Myers, Democrat.
Mr.. Truman also said "the great
est danger to a conclusive victory
lies in disunity," and urged a halt
to "wordy sniping at our Allies"
"A few newspapers, and destruc-
tive critics, should look to DR.. Goeb-
bels for compensation" he said.
Their propaganda value to the
enemy, especially in wartime, is
priceless
Asserting that Germany and
Japan must be beaten decisively
without "appeasement, or compro-
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-03-27
LEGION FIESTA,
GETS UNDER WAY

With ideal weather prevailing,
the American Legion Spring Fles-
ia opened last night at Legion Field
with a large crowd on hand to at
tend the festivities.
The R. and S. Amusaments are
presenting the midway attractions
with a galaxy Of the latest attrae-
tive rides including the Ferris
wheels, the Octopus, Shooter, Tilt
whirl, Dive Bomber, merry go
round and others for adults as
well as the chillren.
Selden. the "Stratosphere Main"
made his debut last night as the
free act attraction and thrilled the
midway crowds with his sensation
al exhibition of sheer nerve and
daring, performing stunts on a
steel pole 38 feet above the crowd.
Selden has been presenting this
act for over twenty years and is
the highest salaried aerial artist
in the world. He will perform
every night during the entire week
until next Saturday at midnight
free to patrons-at II pm.
Tonight. news carriers OF the
Star-News will be the guests Of
Jimmy" Raftery, owner of the
R. and S. AmusementS. Many years
ago Jimmy" was neWsboy and
tonight he will be host to the car
riers, inviting them to visit the
various attractions. Fred Fisher,
assistant circulation manager, will
be in charge of the carriers and
Jimmy will personally see that
they spend an enjoyable evening
on the midway.
The Legion Fiesta will continue
daily until Saturday at midnight
sponsored by Wilmington Post No.
| 10.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-03-27
LOCAL UCT GROUP.
ELECTS OFFICERS

At a recent meeting of the Cape
Fear Council of the United Com
mercial Travellers, w. M. Came
ron was elected senior counsellor,
N. N. Panther was elected junior
counsellor, and Albert j. Beach
was elected past senior counsel.
lor.
Other newly elected officers are
Clayton c. Holmes, secretary-treas.
urer; I. Hardeman, conductor; M
M. Loewenthal, pages and W. A.
McGirt, sentinel
The new members on the execu'
tive committee are William Rose.
man and ]. E. Pratt.
Cameron also was elected repres
entative to the Grand Council
meeting, and C. J. Walsak was
elected alternate representative.
The honorary title of past coun
sellor was conferred upon Clayton
c. Holmes in recognition of his
more than five years Of continuous
service to the council as secretary
treasurer.
Following the election, Pas
Counsellor w. J. Riley installed
the new officers.
The following new members were
admitted at the last meeting:
C. B. VESSEL, J. F. Duls, Rus
sci Aubrey Britt and William Per
~ Canter.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-03-27
ROOSEVELT ASKS
CUT In TARIFFS
Continued from Page One)

This legislation is essential to
the substantial increase in our
foreign trade which is necessary
for full employment and improved
standards of living. It means more
exports and it also means more
imports
He pointed out that the United
States now is creditor country
and is destined to be for some time.
Unless we buy products of other
countries, he said, it will be i'm
possible for them to pay us. This
would affect International trade
and make it harder to find post
war jobs for everyone.
He said he was aware that fur
Their tariff reductions will not
solve all our trade problems. "
Therefore, he said, ne would con-
tinue to explore the possibility
also of reaching common under
standing with the friendly nations
of the world on some of the other
International trade problems that
confront US He promised to
keep Congress advised.
Mr.. Roosevelt lauded the work
of former Secretary of State
Cordell Hull in fathering the re-
ciprocal trade agreements pro-
gram
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Obituaries
ENISS F. BASS

Funeral services for Eniss F.
Bass, Y, of 507 Princess street and
Carolina Beach, who died Satur-
day at James Walker Memorial
hospital were held at p. m. yes
terday from the Yopp funeral
home. The Rev. c. D. Barclift Of
ficiated and burial was in Oakdale
cemetery.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Katie L. Bass, Of Wilmington; a
daughter. Mrs C. Leslie, OF
Wrightsville Beach; brother,
James Weaver Bass Of Newton
Grove; sister, Mrs. Marshall
Warren, of Newton Grove; and
two grandchildren.
Active pallbearers we-~ Bruce
Valentine, Horace Shinn, Claude
Boddie, Luther Rogers, Clyde
Walton and L. W. Edens.
Honorary pallbearers were L.
James M. Hall, Fred Poisson,
Wilbur Jones, E. B. Snipes, Wal
ter Blair, Jesse Batson and By
Lumsden
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WATER RESERVOIR
GETS LAST TEST

The City's new four-million gal
I'm water reservoir now is under
aoine final tests, and will be read,
Tor final inspection by the con
tractors, the Norfolk Contractins
c. tonight, City Manager A. c
Wchols disclosed yesterday. How
ever he was unable to say whel
the company would inspect the
slant at Hilton before it is turn
ed over to the Water Department
tor regular service.
The reservoir was completely
filled Sunday afternoon, following
process which required about II
DAYS. 1t was explained that the
reservoir, is feet deep, was filled
about five feet in the beginning
and then about one foot day there
after. It was disclosed last night
that fral tests would be completed
by tonight.
Located Immediately east of the
new seven million gallon per day
filtration plant, the reservoir com.
prises one Of the final phases Of
the water facility expansion pro
gram. totaling S2,600,00O and fin.
anced 50 per cent by the Federal
Government and 40 per cent by
the City through bond issue. The
reservoir was built at cost Of
$751;, $50.
The new reservoir will be tied
into the existing one-million gal.
lon reservoir, and with the five
million gallons of reserve water
available, it is expected to guar
sntee reserve of water sufficient
10 supply normal demands for a
24-hour period in case of a break
down at the plant or pumping sta
ton.
In relation to this additional
storage facility, Mr.. Nichols point.
ed out that the City's position in
fire protection also has been
strengthened. This is because a
greater supply of water will be
constantly available for use in
combating any unusually serious
confla grafton which might occur
to put strain on existing water
supplies
The new reservoir is constructed
Of reinforced concrete and is COM
pletely enclosed. 1t is 270 feet long,
1875 feet wide, and the normal level
of the water in storage will be IS
feet
Other phases of the water works
program include the new filter
plant, new mains and hydrants in
the City, pipeline to Kings Bluff,
and pumping station at King S
Bluff. Yet to be constructed to
complete the original program are
facilities for overhead storage.
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OFFICER CLEARED
BY SERVICE BODY
CONTINUED from Page One)

of the City Council. Otherwise, ne
said he had no interest in the case,
and was not present on his OWE
wishes. He pointed out that neitn'
er he nor the City Council were
prejudiced in the matter wher
they decided to refer the case to
the commission for further action
Councilman Vow recommended
permanent suspension of the pc
iceman at a meeting of the Coun'
Gil March 8, but the motion did
not reach a vote.)
Following a 15-minute delibera-
ton between Lennon and West.
brook. the chairman of the com
mission called a closed session 81
the commission to decide it the
charges against the officer should
be dimissed.
After IN absence Of As minutes,
the commission returned. The
Commission has determined thai
the complaints against Officer
Looney have not been brought up
in the proper manner, and action
has been dismissed at this hear
ing" Westbrook announced.
II presumed that the officer will
be allowed to return to duty and
will be paid for his absence from
the force during his time of sus.
pension" Mr.. Lennon declared.
Westbrook said that the com
mission had not discussed this
but would take the matter into
consideration at a special meet
ing at g pm. today in the City
Council chamber.
It was the contention of the at
torneys representing Officer Loon
ey that if the commission dismiss
ed all charges. they hardly could
suspend him from the force.
Referring to Councilman Vows
statement 10 the press at the meet
ing of the Council March 8, wher
he asked for permanent suspen
sion of the officer, Lennon said
that this case was handled differ.
ent from other cases OF this type
"a matter such as this is not to
be tried in the newspapers, he
said.
Since March 3, Officer Looney
has been suspended from work
pending action by the Civil Serv-
ice Commission, by order of Pc
lice Chief Charles H. Casteen.
The officer was accused of as
saulting Herbert frederick, 81
year-old Negro war veteran, ana
of cursing Ethel Macarthur, wait
ress at Adams Pit Barbecue
stand, SIS South Front street. His
partner in work. J. w. Wilson, ties
titled at the Council hearing that
Looney had been drinking.
In introducing the case to the CT
| ty Council March 8. it was de
scribed by City Manager A. c
Nichols as "a little more beyond
anything we've had before" Pas
disciplinary action has been han
died by the police chief with ad
vice by the Civil Service Commits
sion.
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RED CROSS HELPS
WOUNDED MARINE

Exemplifying what 1t means
when we keep the Red Cross at
his side,' is a letter received by
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Sellers, ST.,
of Carolina Beach Road, from their
son, Pvt. Henry H. Sellers, Jr.,
LIS, who participated in the Two
Jima campaign. Sellers was in
iured in the right arm. and he
dictated the letter to Red Cross
worker. Part of the letter reads as
follows:
81 suppose that you have figured
out that 1 was hurt on Two Jlma.
But I'm not injured so terribly
bad. From what I understand,
before long I'll be heading TOR
the States. If so, I'll eventually
90 to Camp Lejeune. I sure do hope
that this isn't so terribly far off.
I'm getting along just swell now,
and getting better all the while.
Il have come quite ways since
7 was last hurt-all the way from
Two Jima to the Hawaiian Is
lands.
In service since May of last
wear. Sellers has been overseas
since October. He received his
training at Paris Island and
Camp Lejeune. A New Hanover
High school graduate, he was en-
ploved at the shipyard before en-
tering service.