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The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17
Petain Sentence COmmuted To Life Imprisonment

PARIS, Aug. 17-tP-DeGaulle commuted Marshal Petain's death sentence to life imprisonment. The action consisted of approving the statement of the court to write into the verdict that it expressed the wish that the execution not be carried out.
 The jury condemned the head of the Vichy regime to death for betraying the State to the Ger mans during occupation. Petain denied the charge but made no plea for his life.
The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17
10 Jap Fighters Attack Four B-32 Planes

OKINAWA, Aug. 17-{P)-Four American B-32 bombers, flying on a photographic mission over the Tokyo Bay area were attacked by ten Jap fighters and moderate to intense antiaircraft fire.
 One bomber was badly shot up around the wings, flaps and cowl- ing, but none of the crew was hurt. Two Nip fighters were sent down in smoke and listed as prob ably destroyed.
The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17
Atomic Bomb Saved Lives Of Many Soldiers

LONDON, Aug. 17-(P) The atomic bomb saves the lives of million American and a quarter million Britons by making the in- vasion of Japan unnecessary, Win ston Churchill said. Prime Minis ter Clement Attlee asserted the bomb would force the world to make a revaluation in the sphere of international relations"
The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17
Truman PrOclaims Sunday As Day For Prayer

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17-tP- President Truman proclaimed next Sunday, Aug. 19, as a day for prayerful thanksgiving for vic- tory and the remembrance of those who died to achieve it.
 The President said victory came 'from the courage, stamina and spirit of free men and women and with the help of God"
The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17
Kamikaze Planes Crash On Island Near OkinaWa

OKINAWA, Aug. 15-P A pair of bomb carrying Jap "kami- kaze" suicide planes crashed on Ihya island, thirty miles north of Okinawa Wednesday night, injur- ing at least two of the American garrison of troops in the futile raid.
 It left Okinawa fuming with .D fury. The raid came twelve hours after President Truman's an- nouncement of Japan's surrender was made known and caused two-hour blackout alert over Okinawa and nearby islands.
 .UNDATED-A Domei dispatch broadcast from Tokyo said "Im- perial headquarters are endeavor- ing to transmit the Imperial order to every branch of its forces, but before 1t took effect the air force reported it had made the attack on Allied bases and fleet in the south."
 Domei added "while Imperial headquarters are trying their best to prevent the recurrence of such incidents, Allied fleets and con- voys again are requested not to approach Japanese home waters until cease fire arrangements are made"
The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17
M|SSAR|ES $ ON WAY
Macarthur Orders Japs Stop Sailing, Send Emissaries

MANILA, Aug. 17-(P)-Gen- eral MacArthur curtly ordered the Japs to comply without further de- lay with his directive to send ennis saries to Manila. Tokyo mean while carried on a quibbling over preliminary peace conference for the second day. The Allied Su- preme Commander didn't set a deadline for the departure of the Jap envoys, but indicated defin- itely he would tolerate no ex- tended delay without good reason.
 "The directive from this head quarters is clear and explicit and must be complied with without further delay" The stern massage said Japs wanted to know if the emissary would be required to sign the surrender papers.
 Tangled long distance wireless negotiations occurred after which Hirohito strengthened his "cease fire" order with the Imperial re- script for armed forces to lay down their arms and sent urgent messages on a number of points.
 The Emperor asked, One that the Russians halt the Man churia offensive; TWo-The AL lied forces refrain from ap- preaching Japan proper tempor- arily. Three-Additiona instruc- tions.
The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17
German Sub Surrenders In Argentina

MARDELPLATA, Argentina, Aug. 17-(P)-A German sub surrendered here to Argentine Naval authorities. The six hum dred ton craft carried number U977 and complement of 43, in cluding four officers, one of whom was Commander Heinz Schasser.
The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17
Russia, Poland Sign Boundary Treaty

LONDON, Aug. 17-P)-Rus- sia and Poland signed treaty, the Moscow radio said, establishing the Curzon line as the Poland Soviet boundary except for few deviations in "Poland's favor"
The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17
ALL CENSORSHIP IS DISCONTINUED

SEATTLE, Aug. 16-R-Al censorship has been discontinued, it was announced today, due to the end of the war, the need for secrecy is no longer necessary.
The Nome nugget., 1945-08-17

MANILA, Aug. 17-(P)-Sat- urday (Manila Time) General Macarthur announced at two- forty-five am. today the Jap gov ernment had notified him its sur render emissaries had been selec- ted and would leave by plane to- morrow for Manila.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

white clubs, a member OF the
Ohio State Federation offered
q scholarship iii a cosnefol-
oSy school in Cleveland. This
scholarship was never used
for the reason that no woman
AT Marysvillc who wanted
such 4 scholarship was eligi-
bic for release at that institu-
ton.
On two occasions Negro
club women visited the Marys-
vile institution and comnli-
mented the Superintendent
Tor the splendid training she
was giving al inmates and
because Of this the leading
women Of the Ohio State Fed
GRAFTON endorsed Miss Reillv's
program in the reforn1afory.
Due to tho increasing delin-
qneiacy Of adults and children
III the State. under the leader
ship OF Mrs, Margaret Barnes
the executive hoard voted to
devote special efforts OH be-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

The War Department an
nounced today the award of
the Distinguished Service
Medal to. Bllgadier General
Benjamin O. Davis, United
States Army, for exception
ally merltoI1ou3 service TO the
Government. The citation ar
companying the award fol-
lows.
For exceptionally meritor-
ious service to the Govern
ment III a duty Of great re-
sponsibility from June, 1041,
to November, 1914, as an In
sTector Of troop units in the
field, and as special War De
partment consultant on mat
ters pertaining to Negro.
troops. The initiative, intelli-
gence and sympathetic under
standing displayed by him in
conducting countless investi-
cations concerning individual
soldiers, troop units and other
components of the War De-
partment brought about a fair
and equitable solution to
many important problems
(which have since become the
basis Of far-reaching War De
partment policy. His wise ad-
vice and counsel have made a
direct contribution to the
maintenance Of soldier morale
and troop discipline and has
been OF material assistance to
the War Department and to
responsible commanders in
| the field in understanding per
| sonnel matters as they per-
| tain TO the individual soldier
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

and Mrs. Clarence Robinson.
OF Youngstown. she is a grad
uate Of Rayen High School
and Schauffler College Of So
cial Work, B.S. 1910.
Miss Westmoreland, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Nettie A. West
moreland, of Kansas CITY,
was employed by the Y.lV.C.
A. in Washington before .oin-
ing the Red Cross staff. She
is a graduate Of Kansas State
Teachers College and attend
ed Atlanta University.
Before her Red Cross ap
pointment, Miss Wright was
employed by the Social Secur-
lty Board in Baltimore. She is
the neice Of Mrs. Ida b. Smith,
Of st. Paul, and is a graduate
of Manchester College, A. B.
fs43. Il
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23
IS YOUR .TRlp ESSENTIAL !?
Arrive In India For Red Cross Service

staff. She is d graduate Of
Tnskegee Institute, B. S. 1886.
md attended the University
Of Pittsburgh.
Until her Red Cross ap-
pointment, Miss Lee was d
staff aide in the USO club at
TT. Huachuca, Ariz. The
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles II. Lee, Of Memphis,
she is a graduate of lie Moyne
College, A. B. 1888, and at
tended Atlanta University.
Miss Robinson was assis-
tant manager Of the Youngs-
town Metropolitan Housing
Authority until her Red Cross
appointment. Daughter Of Mr..
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

Wright, 86s st. Anthony st..
st. Paul, Mimi.
Miss Beavers, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Beavers, OF
College Park, Ga, was en-
ployed by the Treasury De-
partment, Washington, D. G.,
before her Red Cross appoint
ment. She is a graduate Of
Atlanta University Il & h
School and West Virginia
State College, and attended
Columbia University.
Miss Hemmons, daughter
Of Mrs. M. L. Hemmons, Tus-
kegee Institute, was employed
at Tuskegee Army Air Field
before joining the Red Cross
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

National Negro
Newspaper Week

the vanguard Of all efforts
designed to raise all Ameri-
cans to the rank Of first class
citizenship.
In the broadcast sense, the
Negro press is conducting a
crusade for the preservation
and extension Of our demo-
cratic ideals. By doing SO the
fundamental interest of
Americans, regardless of race,
color. creed or national origin,
are served.
With the theme, THE Me-
gro Press in TomorroW's
America" the Negro press is
again raising its sight in en-
visioning greater democracy
and a lasting peace in the
world Of tomorrow.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

Washington, D. G. Arrival
in India of six Negro Women
to augment the staff already
there ON duty is announced
this week by American Red
Cross National Headquarters.
All will serve as staff assis
tants. They are:
Ola Mae Beavers, 525 w.
Columbia Ave. College Park,
Ga; Kathryn +. Hemmons,
Tuskegee, Ala: linda DeVerne
Tenn; Mary M. Robinson,
1910 Foster St., Youngstown,
Ohio; Dorothy II. Westmore-
land. 1925 Lydia Ave, Kansas
Lee, 1o67 Shaw ST., Memphis,
City, Mo-; Revoida Mae
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

His father, a native of.
Venezuela, was 4 widely
known religious educator and
his mother, a Tfinidadian
gentlcWcsnan, was a concert
pianist before her marriage
He was educated III Trini-
dad, then travelled extensively
throughout the United States,
particularly in the South, and
through the Dominion Of Can
ada. During this time he also
widened his span OF interests
BY taking special and gTasau4
ate courses in Sociology, psy-
chology and Philosophy.
Mr.. Hercules has studied at
McGill University in Toronto,
Canada: Wilberforce Univer-
sity, and Otterbeir College in
Ohio.
He has been contributing
editor to many Of the coun-
try's leading newspapers,
magazines and periodicals.
Mr.. Hercules was Associate
Editor of the Dental Review
at McGill; has contributed to
the Durham Herald: the
Cleveland Herald and the
Cleveland Gazette.
Mr.. Hercules said of the
Negro problem: while GER
tain features Of the problem
are capable Of being immed-
lately remedied, the Negro
race is mistaken in attempting
to force issues prelnatnrely.o
"The complete solution Of
the Negro problem neceSsi-
tates psychological, cultural
and economic changes that
cannnt be affected overnight, I
he added.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

The annual celebration Of
National Negro Newspaper
Week will be observed during
the week February 25 to
March 3. The 1945 celebration
marks the 18th Anniversary
Of the Negro press.
In q statement announcing
this yearly celebration, John
II. Sengstacke, Negro News
Paper Publishers Association
president said:
nSince RussWurm's Free
dom's Journal in 1927, the
Negro press has played a sig
nificant part in the evolution
of democracy. Negro news
papers have been the testing
ground for the principals OF
democracy and have been IN
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23


One Of the first books to
discuss the Negro White
race problem ir America from
the view point of a foreign
Negro was released, Sat
urday, February 1Otn.
The book, Democracy Lin1-
ited", is a factual, searching
and unique discussion Of one
Of Americas greatest prob
Iems-the Negro. It is from
the prolific pen of Eric =.
Hercules, young British citl-
ZEN and distinguished journ-
alist.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

Miss Anne Mason, iof Gin
cinnati, O., who was recently
appointed to the Group Ser
vices Branch Of the mforma-
tion Department of OPA's ma
tional office to work with ma
tional Negro Women's organ
.izations cooperating W h
OPA in its price and rent con
troll and rationing programs.
Miss Mason is a graduate of
the University of Cincinnati
with a Masters $ degree in edu-
cational psychology
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23

half Of girls at Delaware
School. After six years Of at
tempting to work with the
Continued on Page 40
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1945-02-23
Ohio Club Women Refute /
Charge Of Lack of Interest
In Girls Reformatory

Cleveland, Ohio Charging
that Miss Marguerite Reilly.
Superintendent Of Marvsvile
ketormatory for Women. in
her zeal to appeal To club wo-
men OF this state made erron-
eous statements when she as
serted that the only result has
been promises and no action
the Ohio State Federation of
Colored Women through a
committee appointed released
a blistering reply to al article
published IN a local weekly
recently entitled, NEGRO
WOMEN GROUPS BUNGLE
TIE BALL AT THE RE
FORMA'TORY. I
Specifically referring to ac-
tlvlties Of the Federation, the
statement pointed out that at.
the time Mrs. Margaret
Barnes was President Of the
Ohio State Federation. ii was
reported that Negro women
were slloveling coal for the
use OF the reformatory and
because Of the protest of club
women Negro girls were
stopped from doing this kind
of work.
Regarding scholarships be-
ing given for white girls by
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-01
lO-OFFtCES-t0

1U-UfFItko-lu
DOWNTOWN. 1928 National Bank Blda.,
Woodward and Cadillac So. GU 26bo
DOWNTOWN. 3o4 capitOi PARK Bulidlng,
State at Grlswold 81. CkT
DOWNTOWN. i404 6rstiot
al RusssiI CA i3oS
WEST SIDE. s6o5 Michigan Ava. ct
-t tsAetlsA,- -2Aa Fiees s----tA sSeo
EAST siDE. 1880 6. Jeffersor. sf Conner
(opp. Hudson Metorsf tE o33o
EAST SIDE, ssos Van Dyke. af
Narpsr. And Floor ~ 1S10
NORTHWEST. sofa Cd. hNsr. At Joy ad,
RIM. 204 lover kresqs'D IN S.sJsi
NORTHWEST. 4l20 fsnksli. st livernols,
205 Campus 6lde. Uh 3.2a2a
HIGHLAND PARK. 1908 woodward. at
Msnessster (opp; Terd'D 70 s,s52o
Woodward. at G. Grand Ave. 70 s'oe2s
Monthly rste go ON balances of stee
or less and IA cc on that part Of
the unpaid balance over 800.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-01
HOUSE fRAHERs
BIGGER
CASH

BIGGER
CASH
$3.50 Grand River-TE l-s7oo
A BETTER price paid for your car or
motor motor ~ s4ss, isss'a sss Ia ,sz sa7sAse
A BETTER price paid Tor used OF Junk
cars ana trucks. OIL 9ss0 or PL o05O.
A BUSINESS lady wants to buy car
from private party. Ho 342l.
A BUSINESSMAN can pay cash tor
good ,se-'42 car price mol ss impor-
tant as condition TIE 2.2ssO.
A CLEAN car wanted from private
party. any make, model or year. pay
att csyh; no eesferS FL s7sf.
A DETROIT CREAMERY rallkmAn De
sirss 70 pay cash ioT q good late model
call today II possible. 4ii7 Pennsylvania.
A DETROIT fireman wishes 20 buy a
good automobile; condition more I'm
portant than price VIII pay cash.
2s3i ManiStique. DE olso.
A GOOD CAR from an individual. No
dealer VIII pay cash. PR 34lo,
A GOOD iats model car wanted for IN
dividusl. have cash. vi 2-s24o.
A PRIVATE party wishes 70 buy a good
clean. Ger from private party. Price and
model no object. Have cash Mr.. Miller
5lis Yorkshire. PL eT46,
A PARTY will buy rood clean late model
car for son just returning from overseas
Pricx -rlntel- -nn-ohiect,- haNe-c2SA.
Mr. Roy. 10000 BslfouT. OIL 2lo3.
A PRIVATE PARTY wants 70 buy gooc
late model car from private party. have
cash. io65i Peerless. AR s53e.
A WEST SIDE DEALER needs cars
Michigan Motor SsIVss 1901 Michigan
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-01
AQgnqnnneognAMsssSalthd Conn en- AMsssSalthd

These payments INCLUDE all charEes
FOR paymsn,s not shown. lust phons.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-01
MONEY TO LOAN

Why bother friendss When you need
q little extra cash quickly to tide
you over until pay day. call Commons
wealth. On larger loans. 500. $500 or
more, the cost IL equally attractive.
LOANS ON SIGNATURE ONLY
Any-rrar or woman. office or factory
worker. Who ear repay monthly Is eligible
Commonwealth lsAhl ca slaAAtufs
NUTS " car Of fufniiurs.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-01
Musical Instruments Wanted

THE ] /. HUDSON co Ia interested
ir purchasing some grandS. consoles and
small updEn, pianos. For appraisal call
CH 800 Ire S4Os
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-25
DELEGATES NAMED
 FOR CONFERENCE
Temple Israel Groups Am nOunce Representatives
 for New Haven Session

Waterbury delegates to the meet. ing of the Reform Jewish Congre. gations of the Connecticut Valley were announced today by tht Temple Israel the Brotherhood and Sisterhood.
 The meeting will be held at the Taft Hotel in lew Haven on Sun- day, May 6. The purpose of the conclave will be to form state or ganization to affiliate with the Union of American Hebrew Con- gregations which is the national co-ordinating body of the libera Jewish Congregations of the Unit ed States.
 The delegates from Temple 1s- rael who have been chosen are: Herman J. WeiSman, Max Kriegle Joseph Gaber, Samuel Greenblatt Samuel Greenberg, William Shore
 The Temple Israel Brotherhood has appointed: Samuel Cikins, Dr Max Matzkin, and James Greene Delegates of tie Sisterhood are Mrs. Max Matzkin, Mrs. Herman Rothman, and Mrs. Joseph Gaber.
 Delegates have also been chosen from the four other cities who will be represented. These cities are Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport and Springfield, Mass. Because of ODT regulations, delegates from the out-of-town congregations will be limited to less than 50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-25
CIO SECRETARY IN
 FORUM DISCUSSION

John J. Driscoll, executive secre- tary of the CIO will De one of tle four principal speakers oil radio forum tonight in discussion of the topic, What Are the Fossil bilities of Post-War Labor-Man agement Co-operation?" The forum will be heard at 9:3O D. m. from stations WICC, Bridgeport, WHIT, Hartford, and WNLC, New Lon- don
 Engaging in the forum discussion with MT. Driscoll will be Mito hell Viridoff, president of the Chance Vought Local of the United Auto Workers and legislative chairman of the CIO state council; Hugh Packard, master of science and hi5- tory at Choate school and William dorowitz, vice-president of Bot wink Brothers, industrial plant CG New Haven, recipient of tine Army Navy "E" on four occasions.
 The recent Eric Johnston Philip Murray William Green industrial peace charter will be used as the theme of tonight's discussion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-25
NO CARELESSNESS IN GAS FATALITY

The Public Utilities Commission yesterday absolved the Connecticut Light and Power Company in the death of Albert H. Gaess, 59, which resulted from gas leak in front of his home at 218 Country Club road.
 "The facts surrounding this acci- dent indicate that there was no faulty operation or construction o1 the company's plant or equipment. Both the laying and tapping of the main were in accordance with ac- cepted standards and practices of the industry at the time of con- struction,' the report states.
 The commission repeats its sug- gestion that the company and other Connecticut gas utility companies conduct studies to determine the possibility of more flexible service connection for gas pipes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-25
$314, 800 In Taxes Collected Here Within Weeks Time
MOOSE OFFICERS
 TOBE ABDUCTED
New Britain Team to Off, ciate Here; Initiation
 Next Sunday

Ohicers of the New Britain Lodge 'of Moose, assisted by members of their degre team will of1iciate here next Tuesday evening in the formal installation of tn newly elected ex- ecutives of the Waterbury lodge On Friday evening. May 4th, the local Moose staff and degree team will visit New Britain and perform simi- lar ceremonies.
 Next Sunday afternoon a class numbering forty candidates will be initiated here by the Waterbury de- gree team. A social session will fol- follow the impressive induction Serv ices.
 Frank Conway will be installed as governor next Tuesday evening Harry Hubert as junior governor Emil Dahl as secretary; Frank Egan treasurer; Gus Sandrow, Sergeant at-arms: Clement Goodwin as in- side guard and Charles Howell, pre- late.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-25

The city seeks a total real and personal property collection of $5,- 724,S2l payable by taxpayers in two installments, May and October;
 $4,156, ,959 is in real taxes and $1,- 567, 1862 in personal taxes. Assist ant tax collector Raymond Clark stated today that it could not be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-25
ALLOWANCES ASKED
 IN CIVIL ACTION

Support payments in weekly monthly, or quarterly installmentS are sought by Mary A. Covello of Waterbury from her husband. Ger aid w. Covello, also of this city, in a civil action filed in superior court yesterday. The couples minor son, Richard. is listed as party plaintiff in the case.
 The court write states the defend- ant has not contributed to the support of his wife since marriage and that no support payments were ever made for the child. Property value at $10.000 has been attached in connection with the suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-25

delinquent sewer assessments. City budget director Arnold E. Furlong stated there is about $86,318 in re- ceivableS on sewer assessments. Re- suits are being shown from the re- gently adopted procedure of having local policeman warn delinquent taxpayers residing on their beat. AS reported in The Democrat last Sat- urday 150 policemen were given names of such persons for personal contact MT. O'Brien stated today that many such delinquent resi- dents have contacted his office since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-25

determined yet as to how current collections compare with those oi a year ago because this years no- ticeS were mailed ahead of time Last year the May collections con- stituted about 72 per cent of the yealS total with many people talk ing advantage of the discount made available by paying both in- stallments at the one time.
 The city's budgetary estimates as to anticipated revenue are usually predicated upon 92 per cent of the tax collectors total estimate.
 Thomas F. O'Brien administrator of the citys delinquent tax pro- program stated today that he is about to undertake drive on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-25
Payments At Cashiers
 Window In Collectors Office Mounting Daily
City Seeks Collection of S, ,32I in Real Personal Property Assessments; Drive Against DeIinquents
 Progressing FavOrabIy

Approximately $34 300 has been collected on real and personal property by the office of Tax Collector Humbert Mangini. Collections particularly, in cash been steady since the bills sent out week ago Approx imatey $60000 received yesterday at the cashiers windows in the City Hall Mail collections have not yet hooYa doto
Evening star., 1945-04-07

ernment to seize 81 mines which
were Just returned to the owners ir
late February.
The panel found that the union
the United Clerical, Supervisory anC
Technical Employees in Mr.. Lewis
miscellaneous District 50-was moi
an independent union, but two Of
the three panel members did not
think Mr.. Lewis violated earlier
agreements by organizing the super
visors.
The panel recommended that the
foremen be given a choice on con-
tinuing on salary or going on q
straight hourly basis, with under
ground travel time, overtime for ex-
ira work and holidays, the same as
rank and file miners.