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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-06-12
BY ERSKINE JOHNSON
NEA Staff Correspondent

Belle Greene came to Holly
wood ID years ago to become a
film star. But she couldn't get
past single studio gateman. To-
day she walks into the offices
of the big movie moguls, and
stars call her by her first name.
Theatrical talent couldn't get
her inside single film studio,
but suitcase full of ties and a
great deal of nerve did. Belle
Greene is the necktie queen of
Hollywood.
Designing and selling super
gaudy ties, Belle conducts such
successful business from an
old tan suitcase that she has
three bank accounts, stocks, an
nuity, real estate, and could at
ford to spend $4,000 on 10 plas-
tic surgery operations when the
end of her nose was cut off in an
automobile accident in 1884.
Belle Greene is a success be-
cause she's not afraid Of a
closed door. Her technique is
simple. Her beat is the execu-
tive offices and dressing rooms.
After ID years she knows every
body including the studio gate
men, who never fail to recognize
her.
FAST WITH THE CHATTER
Belle pounces on passers-by in
the halls, on the lot, in the make
up departments and behind those
closed doors. That's where she
really got her reputation. She
knocks lightly-very lightly
and walks in, beaming like she
was bringing tidings of an in
heritance. Then she starts talk
ing and nobody in this world
can talk faster than Belle
Greene.
Hello" she says, I'm Belle
Greene, the necktie queen. Do
you wanna buy some ties?"
Before the busy victim has
time to say he just bought q
gross of ties from a relative,
Bellies battered suitcase is open,
and ties and Bellies chatter are
flying all over the room.
Il kid them into buying" she
says. II belittle the tie they are
wearing, tell them it's the wrong
color-that they can't be we'll
dressed If the color combination
is wrong"
For a little gal-she's only q
little over five feet tall-Belle
Greene and her ties get around.
One of them, a yellow affair
with green stripes, caused Hol-
lywood divorce. Belle was
mighty proud of that tie when
she sold it, with several others,
TO the wife of an actor. So when
she met the actor several weeks
later, saw that he wasn't wear
ing any of her ties, she asked
him how come.
What ties?" he said. II
haven't had a new one in
months
why" said Belle, innocent
ly, the ones your wife bought
you couple of weeks ago. There
was beautiful yellow one with
green stripes and -"
10000 .!
Well, the actor hired a private
detective to watch his wife and
a few days later the detective
found a gentleman with . beau
tiful yellow tie with green
stripes visiting the lady. There
was a divorce.
Belle specializes in loud ties
with good taste"-little mum.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-06-12
/. QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS .

ing 1914?
Additional Safety Council
reports 100000.
Q-What are the essentia
parts of the Norden bombsight'
A Computing machin ,
that solves two problems in tri
gonometry and makes othel
mathematical computations, al
optical system attached to a var
liable speed motor, and a gyro
stabilizer.
Q-What is the area of Dor
neo, apparently next on the AL
lies list after victory on the is
land of Tarakan, off its shores.
A-ThiS third largest islano
in the world has area of 1872 ,OO(
square miles, about 215,00O o.
which belong to The Neither,
lands.
Q-When was the American
Flag first displayed by our arm.
ed forces?
A-July 2, 1777, by John Pau
Jones, on the U.S.S. Ranger.
Q-How much water does i,
take to supply the city of New
York?
Ats four reservoirs hole
253,000,000,000 gallons of wa
ter, about 960,00O,OOO of which
are used daily.
Q-Has the United States any
lend-lease arrangements with
The Netherlands?
A-TWo of them providing
for supply of essential materials
amounting to S242,O00,O0O
were made in Washington April
80.
Q-What makes glue stick?
A-Glue penetrates into pores
of wood while still fluid
Shrining power in drying draws
the fibers of one piece to the
other, resulting in a joint some
times stronger than the wood it.
self.
Q-When was the first Ken
lucky Derby run?
A-May II, 1875. Won by
Aristides.
Q-What was the personnel
of the u S. Army Air Forces in
1914?
A-Approximately 100000.
What is the meaning of the
name Sophia?
Alt is from the Greek, and
means wise woman.
Q-Has midas trade with Au-
straIia increased or decreased
during the war?
A-Increased-in textiles, at
least. India now is sending Aus
tralia 100000 yards of cot
ton textiles annually, compared
with 100000 before the war.
Q-What is a joto heiso in the
Jap navy?
"A warrant officer.
Q-What is the meaning of
the name Alexander?
Alt is from the Greek, and
means helper of men,"
Q-How are names picked for
US. aircraft carriers?
A-They are selected from
names of islands, bays and
sounds of the United States, as
we'll as battles of World War II
in which the Navy has served.
Q-How have appropriations
for the US. Army Air Forces
increased since 1898?
AIN 1898, $4,000 was al
lotted for "aeronautic investiga-
ton and inquiry In 1914 the
Army was given S23, SIS, 988, 900
for military aviation.
Q-Who is known as the "Fa-
Their of Contract Bridge?"
A-Harold Sterling Wander
bilt, eastern financier and yacht
man, who is generally credited
with starting the contract craze.
Q-What is the world record
for muskellunge caught by rod
and reel?
"A 81 h., Bounce fish
caught by Percy Haver in Lake
st. Clair, near Detroit, June 20,
1910.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-06-12
MCKINNEY ON
BRIDGE
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY
Americas Card Authority

The recent visit Of Eva Todd
to New York reminded me of
today's hand. Miss Todd, who
now runs one of the largest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
kozis Push Fifth Back

Rome, Feb 12-CUP) counter attacks have forced the Fifth Army to withdraw at least a half mile in the Strettoia and Plume La Foce areas on the west coast sec tor of the Italian front, headquar- ters said today
 An American push, launched four days ago, had reached within two and a half miles of MasSa, one of the key points in remnants or the Gothic line guarding the approaches to La Spe2ia before the German counter attacks halted 1t,
 A commumique reported that in concluding local operations the American force took a number of prisoners and obtained valuable in- formation.
 Active patrolling was reported elsewhere along the Italian fronts.
 Bad weather grounded heavy and medium bomberS of the strategic and tactical air forces yesterday but fighters and fighter bombcrs con- tinued widespread attacks on enemy communications and ammunition dumps in northern Italy,
 The Mediterranean Allied Air force reported six aircraft missing from more than 800 sorties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
OPA Framing Vets Proqrom

Washington, Feb. 12-UP)--Re- turning veterans with yen to go into business have the assurance of Price Chief Chester BoWles that price and rationing regulations standing In their way will be re- faxed wherever possible.
 BoWles announced that OPA was adopting a broad veterans and pro- gram, the first step of which would be the establishment of special ad- visory services in national, regional and district offices.
 He noted that some OPA regula- tions have clauses restricting the field to those who were in 1t before q certain date. Some rationing regu- lations, especially In the case of sugar fats and oils, have the same effect.
 The OPA, Bowles said, " is well along in the process of amending these regulations to clear the way for the veteran who wants to enter those fields or deal in thos com modities.
 The OPA veterans program ap- parently was intended to answer criticism that OPA's policies and regulations were adfeating some of the purposes of the CT Bill of Rights by placing obstacles in the path of veterans who want to go into businesses for themselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Archbishop FIoys CIergymen's s Ideo

New York, Feb. 12.-(UP)-Arch- bishop Francis J. Spellman yes- terday branded as unChristian the suggestion of 1900 Protestant clergy men that religious representatives be barred from taking part in world affairs.
 The archbishop told 4000 Boy Scouts at St. Patrick's Cathedral that he found 1t hard to believe that Christian clergymen should act in contradiction to Christ's teachings
 The clergymen, in a message to President Roosevelt and other world leaders, declared that the Vatican Protestant churches and the Jewish church should have no place at the council tables of state"
 Archbishop Spellman said the ministers had done "disservice to their country" by signing a docu- r,ert offering insult to 2S,0OO,0OC fellow Americans"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
RoiIrood Rejects Offers From Army

Boston, February l2. tUP) = Boston & Maine railroad officials charged today that because of Union disapproval they were forced to re- fuse an Army offer of l50 Italian war prisoners to unload snoWbound Army freight.
 A railroad spokesman said union Leaders" withdrew their original consent to the Army plan to use prisoner service units in the yards here in the wake of New England's most severe snowstorm in years.
 Meanwhile, Michael E. Shinnick, acting general chairman Of the Brotherhood of Maintenance or Way Employees (AFL0 said his and other railroad unions opposed use of war prisoners for fear of sabotage and disscnsion.
 Asserting that "our own forces have worked to the point of ex- haustion, but we still needed more help" the railroad spokesman said, "The mattere of wages did not enter into the situation at any time,
 Our only concern was to get war time traffic moving ?" he con- cluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Yugoslavia Indignant OUer Allied Coddling or Italy

Three appealing for status as full ally. The notes also were said to ask for relaxation of the financial terms of the Italian armistice and in- creased financial and material aid including food consignments. At the same time, however, Mar shal Tito and Premier Ivan Subasic of Yugoslavia were indignant over the alleged Allied coddling of Italy, the Mirror said.
 "Yugoslav officials allege that thousands are starving in Yugo- slavia while the Allies prefer to give their chief attention to ensuring plenty of food and clothing for Italy" the Mirrior said.
 The Moscow paper Pravada said the Big Three meeting was consid- cred "of special extraordinary im- portance" in both Allied and AxAs countries.
 Pravda said the conference had dashed the last German hope Of diSunity among the Allies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Konev's Troops Break
 Across Bober River B Miles Beyond The Oder
BY ROBERT MUsEL

London, February 12. = (UP) - Moscow reported un' officially today that Marshal Ivan s. Konev had encircled the Silesian capital of Bres- lau, and Berlin said his troops had broken across the Bober river in a sweep 35 miles beyond the Oder.
 A German military spokes- man said Konev'S forces were storming a 20-mile section of the Bober, Germany's second line of defense in Silesia, and "now have only two bridge heads in the Bober sector, all the remainder having been smashed"
 The Bober river battle, by Nazi account, was raging between Bunz- lau and Sprottau, and the Soviet vanguard had smashed into Bunz- lau, "A miles from the German city of Dresden.
 The German high command re- ported violent fighting on the Bober north of Bunzlau and east of Sagan. 25 miles to the northwest. It claimed, however, that counter blows had prevented a junction of Russian forces west 10 Breslau in the encirclement maneuver reported by Moscow.
 A Berlin communique. skirting over =, Oder battle before Berlin, said 0 fly that in this sector fight ing of local importance only took place, and the situation underwent no changes"
 Spectacular BreakthrOugh
 The spectacular breakthrough by the First Ukrainian Army carried within "A miles of Dresden by Nazi account, and set the stage for a ] fianking push against Berlin from the south if the capitals defenses hold against Marshal Gregory K. zhukov's frontal onslaught. United Press Correspondent Henry Shapiro reported from Moscow that "an important announcement of zhukov's progress is expected soon "a possible indication that the Soviet high command might -lha about to confirm reports that the Russians had broken across the Oder 30-odd miles east of Berlin.
 zhukov's right flank was moving up toward the Baltic and the Oder terminal port of Stettin on a broad front. With his Hanks secured by the Baltic push and Koney's break through in Silesia, zhukov was be- lieved ready to throw everything he had into a plunge against Berlin.
 Shapiro reported that the en- circlement of Breslau was completed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
FDR Backs Bank Plan

Washington, Feb. 12-UP)--Pres- ident Roosevelt asked Congress to- day to launch this country on a new era of International financial cooperation. He said 1t would spell the difference between peaceable world and economic warfare leading to another world war.
 He sent special message asking Congress to enact legislation ne- cessary for the United States to participate in the proposed $8,000,- 100000 International Stabilization Fund and the $9,100,000. .000 recon str,lction bank. Establishment of these international financial or VaniZations was recommended by last summers international mone- tary conference at Breton Woods N. H.
 "In & nutshell" the president said, the fund agreement spells the difference between world caught again in the maelstrom of panic and economic warfare eliminating 1n war-as in the 1930's-or a world in which the members strive for q better life through mutual trust cooperation and assistance.
 'The choice is ours"
 The monetary fund and bank to- gether, he said, comprise a corner stone for international economic relations" He conceded that they
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Storm Death Toll Hits 26

Boston, Feb. 12.-(UP)--Mild weather continued today to give a helping hand to New Englanders who still were clearing snowbound streets after the greatest blizzard In nearly 30 years disrupted trans portation and food supplies and caused total of 26 deaths.
 Seventy-two hours of compara- lively warm weather turned half ploWed roads and sidewalks into slushy pools and brought some fears that continued mild weather might result in minor floods.
 Flood gates were opened yestcr- day on the Deerfield, Connecticut and Androscoggin rivers. On the Merrlmac river, the water level climbed slowly and gates were not opened.
 Railroads announced thab normal service would be resumed today and reported that weekend arrivals of food and fuel reduced the danger of critical shortages.
 Though business generally return- cd to normal. schools in many com munities suspended classes for three days to a week until conditions re- turned to normal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
By PHIL AULT

London, Feb. 12 - (U.P0 -- Dip lomatic observers said today that the Allied Big Three may be decid- ing the peace settlement which will be forced on defeated Germany.
 London newspapers already were referring to the Black Sea meeting of President Roosevelt, Prime Min ister Churchill and Premier Stalin as a de facto peace conference"
 Though the three statesmen at first were believed fixing only arm istice terms for Germany, the the ory that they were considering both the immediate and long-range fu- ture of the Reich was gaining cre- dence.
 Such action now, It was pointed out, would deprive the Germans Of an opportunity to plead for leniency at the peace table.
 The London Daily Mirror said Italy had sent notes to the Big
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Motor Fuel Depot At DuImen Bombed

London, Feb. l2.-(UP)-Berlin has been hit with approximately 60,000 tons of bombs about one ton for every 10 persons-during the war, the Air MinLstrr announced last night.
 About 15,000 tons ci the bombs were dropped by the U. s. Eighth Ar Force and the rest by RAT bombers.
 A communique from USSTAF headquarters in France reported that l25 Liberators of the Eight Air Force. escorted by 50 Mustangs, at tackde motor fuel depot at Dulmen Sunday.
 Another force of 250 Mustangs strafed and dive-bombed communi- cation lines In northwest Germany shooting up 60 locomotives, l80 rail cars, 35 oil cars and 26 canal bargeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
More Stringent Meat Rati0ning heDitable

Washington, Feb 12-OP)-War food administration officials said more meatless days are ahead for civilians.
 The meat scarcity will grow pro excessively worse in the next few months and by August civilians probably will experience that short est supplies in decade. More stringent rationing of meat appears inevitable.
 Major reasons for the scarcity are slackened production and large government purchases for war pur- poses. The WFAs Bureau of Agri- cultural Economics said that total meat output in 1945 may not total more than 22,000000,0 pounds compared with 24,700,000 900 pounds last year The bureau previously forecast 22,750,0000 pounds pro- duction for this year.
 The bureau now fears that civil ian consumption during l945 may sink to about l20 pounds per per son or 27 pounds less than last year. Earlier estimates placed this years consumption between 125 and 132 pounnds. The revised forecast would bring consumption to the lowest point since 193 when depression pinched Americans ate an average of 116 pounds.
 VITA said August would be the low point for meat because both beef and pork slaughter Is season. ally low at that time. Supplies are expected to pick during the fall months as animals move from farms to market.
 Officials tempered their predic- tions by saying that military pur- chases will decline soon after de- feat of Germany. If the European war is over by early summer the civilian shortage will be less acute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Holiday Here Quite eHushed

Old Glody waving in a gentle Feb ruary breeze from the tops of many buildings In the downtown section was the only reminder today that the city was celebrating the 137th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
 To most Waterburians the holiday was just another routine work day Some thirty thousand people report ed as usual at their jobs in the citys wartime plants to turn out war equipment to supply Americas many fronts, while thousands more reported to work In downtown offices and stores. Banks, public buildings, the city hall, and superior and con- mon pleas courts closed to mark the holiday as did the superior and com- mon pleas courts and motor vehicle department Public schools were also closed.
 Though the anniversary of the birth of the Great Emancipator was quietly marked here, as 1t was throughout the nation, yet to many the spirit of the great wartime pres ident, who was tortured by the bru- tallty of war, was perhaps moro deeply appreciated by this genera tion than at any time previous.
 The sorrow of the Kentucky pio- neer who walked the floors of the White House throughout the long hours of the night agonized by the strife of civil war is now clearly understood by his fellow Americans experiencing the same dark anxiety four score years later.
 Faced with the tremendous job Of attempting to frame lasting world peace, no doubt many Water burians today recalled the immortal words of the Great Emancipator who said at his second inaugural:
 with malice toward none; with charity for all; with iirmnesS in the right, as God gives us to see the right let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the na- tions wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan-to do all which may achieve and cherish q just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
City's Post-War
 Plans Advancing

Waterbury'S postwar plans will emerge in part from the embryo planning stage this week when 1t is expected that the finance beard will take under consideration tentative plans now drawn up both as to actual construction plans and fi- nancing means.
 It has been reported to The Dem- ocrat that the board will likely ap- point committee of its members at it's next meeting to act AS it's repre- sentative in all coming prepara- tions.
 As reported here previously the postwar plans, still not available for publicity, call for extensive street and sewer repairs, the clean ing of the citys water system, and many new constructions.
 The greater share of the post war plans will likely be financed by further bond issues in time to come, although to date the sum of over $400,000 exists in surplus in the cap ital and non-recurring fund of the city. In addition a total of $10O000 is contained in the special sewer construction fund with about $80, 900 expected to be added by means of the current drive on sewer assess ments now receivable in amount of $90, 000
 The latter fund, as to financing of sewer constructions during the postwar era, is expected to be main- ly self-sustainlng as all such con- struction is subject to cost by the taxpayer at rate of S per lineal footage.
 Much of these funds will elimi- nate the need for small bond issues which naturally would be requested through the General Assembly if such finances were not available.
 However, as reported there last week the city has appealed to the General Assembly for permission te issue at Q later date, total oi $2, ,600, 900 in bonds for copital i'm provements and sewage disposal plant. Purpose of the request, at this time, is to be in position t6 float this issue should the postwar era become fact before the Legisla- Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Breokthrough MoySoon End Manila Fight
BY FRANCIS MCCARTHY

Manila. February 12. - (UP) - The Fortress of Corregidor in Ma nila Harbor where General Doug las MacArthur's Americans made their last stand against the Japan csc rocked today under the heaviest saturation bombing attack yet launched in the Pacific.
 For nearly a week the Japanese anti-aircraft guns on the rocky fortress have been silent, presum- ably knocked out by American bombs.
 The terrific air attack, Softening up Corregidor for an American landing, came as American tank and infantry columns splintered the Japanese forces in southern Manila. The Japanese were cut into scores of Isolated pockets and infantry pa tros were sweeping down burning streets to destroy them.
 In the last 48 hours more than 800 bombing Sorities have been flown against Corregidor and south ern Bataan. Nine hundred tons of bombs have been dropped, 200 tons on Corregidor alone. In one attack 35 barges laden with Japanese troops were caught off the eastern Bataan coast and destroyed with ar estimated 2,50O troops. It was pos sible these Japanese were fleeing Corregidor for the Bataan coast.
 Hard-hitting armored units of the U. s. First Cavalry Division broke open the Japanese defenSeS Satur- day with two quick thruSts across the Pasig river on the east side ol Manila. One column drove south toward Fort Mckinley while the sec ond wheeled westward to link up with Doughboys of the 37th Infan- try Division in the Pandacan dis trict.
 The sudden breakthrough prom ised to close out the bloody street battle for Manila in short order. After eight days of fanatical resist ance, the Japanese were breaking up into small suicide squads, most of them cut of from all contact With their commanders and facing almost certain death or surrender in mat ter of days at most.
 Probably the strongest remaining Japanese positions were around Fort Mckinley on the southeastern out skirts of the capital and in the old Walled City on Manila Bay Else where throughout the southern half