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Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Denial Made
By First Lady

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (INS)
Mrs. Franklin ID. Roosevelt
denied today that she advocates
birth control to limit families in
low income groups. She said she
believed only in using common
sense in determining the size OF
families.
"My own church never has
taken "A stand on birth control
80 far as KNOW Mrs. Roose-
welt told a news conference. "I
know that /, myself, believe In
using common sense. do believe
II IN important for the mother
Of the family 10 he healthy, and
I believe the Catholic Church
puts great emphasis on that"
She was asked how she would
solve the problem created by the
reluctance of wealthier families 10
have large families.
"Selfish people frequently
don't want to have children"
Mrs. Roosevelt declared. Its a
little difficult and they resent IL.
That's different problem. and
think II must be attacked in a
different way. Poorer people are
not as selfish and self-centered,
and they are more likely 10 want
Ia have children"
Mrs. Roosevelt said she had been
-deHged with letters as the result
Of the statement she made at her
news conference last week when
she said that only the very best
people should have large families.
She said her correspondence en-
closed published attacks upon her
stand by church leaders.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Draft Dodge Hunt
Brinqs Quebec Riots

DRUM O NDVILLE. Que,
Feb. 20 tlNS)-SCoreS OF per
sons were injured yesterday in q
clash between more than 1000
civilians and members Of the
Royal Canadian Mounted and
military police who were engaged
in search for draft dodgers and
army deSerters
The riot developed shortly after
the arrival OF police when II was
learned that II young uSpectS
had been arrested and were TO be
sent to Montreal.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Council Hunts
DPW HOudini

Common Council admitted to-
day that it's a pretty good trick
II YOU can do II. and was still
wondering who could make 1.525
granite paving blocks disappear.
The blocks apparently vanished
from a shipment by the city TO
r NJ Meyer OF Cadillac. who
ordered a lot of 5000 AT 3 cents
each but only got 3,475. Council
ordered refund of S4S04 and
will demand that Glen C. Rich
ards superintendent Of public
works, find the magician in his
ranks.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Teen-Agers Win
Permit 10 Dance
The Detroit Time, Fcb 40 i'

An ordinance amendment per-
hitting teen-age dances IN prl-
vate clubs was approved by the
common coUn I'll today.
Previously no such d dances
were permitted in places where
liquor is sold Under the amend
ment it would be unlawful TO sell
liquor al the dance or carry il
into the building The club
liquor supply would be sealed. A
permit from the police depart
ment would be required for each
such dance.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Bell Raise
Argued

WASHINGTON. Feb 26 (UP)-
The Federation of Telephone En-.
ployes of Michigan, representing
$500 Bell Co. workers, told the
WLB today that its request for a
81 weekly increase is justified
under the wage stablllzation
policy.
A company spokesman earlier
had said that there was no room
within the Little Steel formula
for an increase.
Henry Mayer. union attorney
contended that only a uniform in
crease would be accepted by the
union. He said the company's Of
fer Of a 81 increase 10 Detroit
workers and 81 elsewhere in the
state would merely enlarge exist
ing differentials.
Detroit telephone workers are
among the most underpaid in the
country, Mayer asserted.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
First Degree Murder
Charged 10 Husband

A warrant charging first degree
murder was signed today against
Howard Westphal[3t,@eG 1868
Mansfield. in the fatal Stabbing Of
his wife, Albertine, "a. an eXpec-
tant mother.
Westphal has been in Receiving
Hospital since the Staying Feb, II,
recovering from an overdose OF
sleeping tablets.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
z Bandits Hunted
In I Taxi HoIdups

Police today sought two ban
dts who held up and robbed two
taxi drivers, escaping with a
small amount OF cash and a wrist
watch.
Ned Rosenberg, %. OF 6S Slim
son. said two men took S6.S5 from
him late last night at f. Alex
andrlne and Rivard. A short time
later. another driver Kenneth
Rumbull. 81, Of 1854 Delaware,
reported the loss of ST. and his
watch at Harper and Brush to a
pair answering the same descrip-
tlon.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Youthful Prisoner
Found Hanaed in Cell

IONA. Feb Is CUP)--An in
quest will be held tomorrow into
the death Of William McDaniels,
II. serving a 5-to-25-year reforma-
tory sentence for attempted armed
robbery
His body was discovered hang
ing by his belt from his cell door.
officials are trying 10 locate his
brother and sister Sylvia and
Leon McDanielS OF Flint.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
NOSey!
-NibbIe al NostriI Nets
SIS, 900 Damage Suit

The humiliation and embarraSs-
ment OF having the end of one
nose bitten off in a public place
is worth $4,000, according 10
Gather Edwards, 81, OF 902 w
Warren
a damage suit for that amount
is being heard before A jury IN
the courtroom of Circuit Judge
Robert NJ Toms
The defcndant-iS Willie Stone
manager Of the Econo m
Lunch. i0S Charlotte Edwards
said Stone bit a piece off his nose
during a fight in the lunchroom
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Michigan Fugitive
Faces Deserter Trial

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26 (UP)
Federal Judge George A. Welch
today ordered Corbett Bishop. 3S
Hoboken. ~. j., removed to Grand
Rapids, Mich, TO face charges OF
desertion from a work camp for
conscientious objectors Bishop
escaped last August
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Camera Men
Fined 500

Two commercial photographers
doing business at 10 w Warren,
today were fined 500 or 90 days
for false advertising and put on
two years probation by Judge
Paul F.. krause in recorders court.
Phillip c. Kesselmayer, AZ, of
2S00 w. Grand boulevard. and Hu-
bert r. Yancy of 73l Cavalry.
we're ordered 10 make restitution
to 80 compliments before March
u. The pair was accused Of fail
ing to deliver photos after col
lecting 50 cents in advance.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
BidauIt, Eden Meet

LONDON. Feb. 26 CINS)--
Foreign Minister Georges Bidault
Of the French provisional gov
ernment arrived in London today
and immediately began discus
sions with British Foreign Min
iSter Eden on phases Of the Yalta
conference affecting France.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
z Michigan Airmen
Crash Behind Red Line

MOSCOW, Feb. 26 (UP)-Four
officers and five enlisted men OF
the Eighth Airforce. whose plane
craSh-landed behind The Russian
lines after bombing Leipzig. ar
rived in Moscow from Poland
today.
None Of the men were injured
They were taken 10 an assembly
point for Y. S. personnel. They
included I'd 1t. Edward r. Pach
mix, Kent City. Mich, and JOSEPH
Smith. Lapeer, Mich.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Gas Coupons Stolen

Leopold w. Goregski. 30. gas
station operator at 502l w War
rem, told police two Negroes with
a knife, took so and scooped W
some gas coupons They forced
GoregSki 10 lie down
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Soap Needs Increase

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26-Mili-
tary requirements for soap. in
cluding supplies for foreign relief
are expected 10 increase consider
ably in l945, while the supply OF
fats and resin is expected 10 be
smaller.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Marines
qbFn Two

ADVANCED PACIFIC FLEET
no GUAM, Feb. rs GNSI--ln
. new attack supported by maSSed
naval guns and u. S. warplanes.
determined marines Of the Fifth
Amphlbious Force battered their
way northward today. rendering
imminent the capture of Two
Jima second key airdromc.
NiH1itzTs IN Si5eetai
communlque, announced the new
attack, adding that the leather
neckS had gained control of al
least one of Minami'S : alrStripS and
secured some two-thlrdS Off an
other. Within a short time hfter
the new assault was launched the
devil dogs were well eStablik khed
upon the eaSt-weSt runway and
had control of the nortR-south
runway OF the 'drome which lies
almost in dead-center OF the
strategic island.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
Accident Insurance
Notice to lines
Applicants

Because Of the thousands
Of renewal applications for
Detroit Times Accident In
surance under the new Pay
ment Plan Of 80 cents each
SlN Months, there has been
some delay in processing and
mailing policy renewal en-.
doTSementS
ReneWs al endorsements Wlll
be mailed as soon AS possible
and the continued patience
Of applicants would be appre.
GATED.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
B-29S
Batter


DIST BOMBER COM
MAND HQ.. GUAM, Feb.
26 (TNS)-Assessment of
damage and destruction left
in the wake of a force of
more than 200 Superior
tresses which smashed at
Tokyo through a. heavy over
cast, today awaited study of
reconnaissance photos and
complete reports from air
men returned TO their
Marianas Island bases.
In the ninth blow at tho heart
OF the Japanese homeland from
MarianaS bases since the first
B-29 assault was launched last
Thanksgiving Day, the mighty
American warbirds swept over
Tokyos teeming war production
centers IN coordination With
strikes by sWarmS Of carrier
planes from Vice Adm MitSchcr'S
naval task force yesterday.
A brief announcement Of the
carrier strikes was made early
Sunday by Adm. Nimitz. naming
military. naval and air nStalld-
tionS as targets. Just week ago
an estimated l,200 carrier planes
battered at the Tokyo area in two
DAYS Of raids and accounted for
$50 Jap aircraft and Ia ships.
RAID MAY STILL BE ON
The strike launched yesterday
may be continuing as American
carriers have penetrated to within
300 miles Of Tokyo and ms Cor
respondent Elgar Brown, aboard
Adm. Mitscher's flagship, re-
ported that a Fifth Fleet de-
stroyer had picked up two
downed naval alrmen within %
miles of Tokyo harbor
can imperial japanese head
quarters communique said that
fires had been started IN 'vari-
Gus sections of the city but
added that they had been
/ "quelled almost entirely by
nightfall. Other damages, the
enemy said, were very light"
("Slight' damage was adj
mitted to the imperial premises,
but Premier koiso announced
that he would apologize TO En-
peror Hirohito for the govern
ment's "unforgiveable negli-
gence" in allowing damage 10
be done TO the imperial prop
erty.)
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
i. 5. Proposes
10-Point Pdtt
lnter-American Meet
Hears Economic Plan

MEXICO CITY. Feb Is tUP)--
The United States presented TO
the inter- American conference 10.
day a 10-point economic charter
of the Americas. Ii is designed 10
protect the natural right OF the
peoples OF the Americas TO 1--we
decently.
The economic charter was one
Of eight resolutions presented TO
the steering committee today. The
others concerned elimination oil
subVerSiVC activities. wartim c
trade controls. cooperation in
health, sanitation and food pro-
grams.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
SECURITY INCLUDED

Social questions. social security
admission and surrender of war
criminals, and maintenance OF In
ternal economics Of the American
Republics were included.
The detectives of the economic
charter are continued mobilization
Of economic resources until total
victory: orderly transition from
war 10 peace-time conditions. and
a constructive basis for sound eco
nomic development after the war
PLEDGES LISTED
The charter would pledge the
Americas TO the following princl-
pies in attaining those oblectiveS
Rising levels OF living.
EQUAL access 10 the trade and
raw materials of the world.
Reduction Of trade barriers.
Elimination of cartelS which
restrict international trade.
Elimination of economic ma
tionaLSm.
sJuSt and equitable treatment
for foreign enterprise and capi-<
tai.
Endorsement OF financial and
agricultural proposals agreed TO
at Breton Woods and Hot
Springs.
Promotion of private enter
prise.
. International action to facili-
tate distribution Of production
surpluses.
. Appropriate steps to assure
that workers OF the Americas
will have working conditions
which were set forth by the
international labor conference.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-27
HEAVY FIGHTING

SNl dltEIN lNidliu.
HEAVY FIGHTING
Announcement of the new at
tack against Minami came IN
Nimltz communique which de-
clared that the YankS were en-
gagged in III eavy' fighting
throughout the day
The assault, made by elements
OF an estimated $4,000 To $4,000
marines who invaded the key
island Of the Volcano group just
one week ago. was pressed not
only with the support of u. 5.
Fifth Fleet guns and planes but
also by land-baSed LiberatorS. The
army planes are attached "a
NimitZ strategic alrforce OF the
Pacific Ocean area According &c
NimitZ' official count, some 2.82I
JaBs were slain tip 10 Sunday
noon.
SUPPLIES POUR IN
Reinforcements and supplies
continued TO pour into the 1--we
beachheads, despite Jap mortar
and artillery fire which was di-
rected against the landing areas
In fact -Nimitz communique de-
-SeFibed the conditions on the
beaches as showing marked I'M
provement.
Nimitz also revealed that an
other Japanese air attack on the
Two invasion forces had been un-
successful. All three u. S. marine
divisions participating in the I've
inVasion--the Third, Fourth ane
Fifth diviSionS--were taking part
in the new northward drive which
jumped off on Sunday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Curtin Dies In Conberro

Canberra, July 5 5- (U.P0 - Gen. eral Douglas MacArthur was hur- rying here today for the special state funeral to be held tomorrow for Australian Premier John Curtin.
 Curtin died from heart disease at 4 a. m. today at Canberra Lodge, his official residence. He died in his sleep.
 MacArthur immediately sent the Duke of Gloucester word he would speed here by plane from the South Pacific battle areas. The Duke, in a message to Curtin's wife, called his death "a shattering blow to Austra- lia."
 Gn Manila Macarthur issued the following statement:
 "He was one of the greatest of wartime statesmen, and the preservation of Australia from in- vasion will be his immemorial mon- ument. mourn him deeply')
 After the service here, Curtin's body will be flown 2,000 miles across Australia to be buried at the little Karrakatta cemetery, at Claremont, in West Australia, from where he first went to parliament in 1928. He was 60 years old when he died.
 Acting Prime Minister Francis M. F'orde will continue to run the gov ernment until the Labor Party elects new leader.
 All flags flew at half staff today throughout the Common wealth for the policeman's son who led Australia through her darkest days. He became premier three months before the Pacific war be- gan, and was the chief advocate of close cooperation between America and Australia in the fight against Japan. Curtin and Macarthur worked very closely together, and were very good friends.
 The Australian parliament was to adjourn until after the funeral. It wa sexpected the cabinet would be changed considerably as a result of Curtin's death. The two top candi- dates for his post were Forde and Joseph Benjamin Chiefley, minis ter of the treasury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
PROSPECT GRANGE TO HOLD SERVICE
Charles M. Gardner Will r Be Speaker Sunday;
 X Open to All

' Prospect. July 3.-On Sunday, .JsAy 6, at 3:S0 the Prospect Grange wfll sponsor a Sunday service with caaarles M. Gardner as the speaker ARr. Gardner has a nationwide rep rtation, as evidenced by the fact tahat although arrangements were made in February to have him come ko Prospect in late summer or early faIl this is the only date he then had available except one in No- Femloer. He is capable of inter- esting an audience and at the game time giving an exceptionally lnspirational message.
 This service is open to all, whether members of the Grange and their families and friends, and it is hoped representatives of any organiza- tions, town officers, and all inter- ested in the community will take this invitation to join with the Grange in listening to MT. Gardner The service will be held at Prospect center, probably at the Chapel schoel house, with an opportunity to inspect the new Grange hall later, and a social basket lunch to follow with the Grange furnish ing coffee and punch. It is ex- pected the Congregational church hall will be available If any prefer to. at at table under cover rather than picnic on the Green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
URGENT NEED FOR
 SKILLED WORKERS
U. s. Battleships Home From Okinawa Await Re.
 pairs in Navy Yard

Hartford, Conn, July 5 - Declar- ing that the repair of damaged Naval vessels on the West Coast IS one of the utmost urgency, the Navy Department has requested that steps be taken to meet the emerg- ency SO that ships may be made available for us in the Pacific as promptly as possible, State Director William J. Fitzgerald of the War Manpower Commission, today er11- phasized.
 There is a need for at least 15,- 900 skilled workers in ship repair yards in the Pacific coast area. Con- necticut must furnish substantial quota of these skilled workers, the State WING head said. Skilled work CTS needed include electricians, machinists, sheet-metal workers, coppersmiths, ordnance men, in- strument makers. riggers, and re- lated skills. Continuing, MT. Fitz- gerald said that any qualified worker in Connecticut wishing job in the ship yards should apply to the nearest United States Employ ment Service office or Civil Service Commission for an interview.
 MT. Fitzgerald pointed out that many workers have enormously gained the impression that Japan can be beaten quickly. Tn any na- tion where suicide is a national honor," he said, to underestimate the enemy is particularly dangerous Certainly the past campaign on Okinawa indicated that the Japan csc have no intention of quitting at an early date and their "Kamikaza" suicide attacks are unqueStionably doing considerable damage to our combat ships.
 Every unemployed, qualified, pa- triotic worker in the State, who can take a job in the Pacific Coast ship yards should do SO. The Navy De- partment pays the transportation of qualified workers from anywhere in the State to the place of employ ment and makes certain that ade- quate housing is available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
"A. .F. OfL. Seeks Sanction For Fire, Police Unions
ssoEn1iOn Referred to Proper Committees for Study Report; Auxiliary Force to Be Continued

agencies effective machinery where by grievances, complaints, prob- lems or suggestions may be pre- scented by the said organizations and or their duly authorized reps reSentatives.
 3. Such organizations. whenever formed, shall prohibit any enploye from participating in a stoppage of work or in 6 strike against the city of Waterbury.
 4. No employe shall be punished, disciplined or discriminated against, nor shall his status, position, sac lary, advancement or any other rights be affected in any way by reason of his membership in any such organization, or his lawful ac- tivities therein.
 5. The mayor shall have the right to intervene in any dispute between any such organization and any department of the city, if he deems it desirable or necessary in the interest of the city.
 The police board promoted Phil- ip Teta and Joseph M. Flaherty from Grade c to Grade B patrol men effective June IA. William Er- rico and Thomas Wryn, who have reached the maximum age of 40l were dropped from the list of Su- pernumeraries.
 The board adopted committee report recommending the continu- ance of the auxiliary police force. The board referred to the commit tee on Men and Discipline a letter from Henry c. Griggs, 26 Trow- bridge street, which charged that Patrolman John J. Carmody used abusive language to him on July l when he double-parked n1ornentar- fly in Exchange Place.
 At the fire board meeting, George Larrow, g Pearl Lake road, discharged from the Army last week under the point system, applied for membership in the call force of the fire department. The application was placed on file.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05

I letter by Thomas r. Brennan Ind James r. Corrigan of the A. F. ,Of L. asking sanction for labor unions in the police and fire de- nartml6nts, was turned over to the n0lice and fire boards Tuesday by Mayor John s. Monagan.
 a Mayor Monagan explained that The gentlemen had given him the letter asking that it be submitted to flae proper authorities, and that aesiamitting the resolution did not constitute . recommendation by him.
 The Police Board referred the resolution to the Committee on Men and Discipline and the Fire Iboard turned it over to the Con- mittee on rules and efficiency.
 The resolution reads as follows:
 l.. It Is thereby affirmed that 'empioyes of the city of Waterbury are authorized and empowered to fully and freely associate them selves in organizations of their own choosing for their mutual ben- gift and advancement.
 2. All departmental administra- tive heads of the city of Water bury shall formulate and establish tn their respective departments or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
DOUBLE INDEMNITY
 CASE NEARING END
Mother of Murdered Youth Suing Insurance COnl-
 pany for $3O,0OO

Trial continued in the Hartford federal court before Judge J. Jo- seph Smith today in the $3o,o00 in- surance action brought by Mrs. Rhoda A. Gaunt of Waterbury against the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Go. The plaintiff seeks double indemnity payment on the life of her son, James A. Gaunt, who was shot to death in August, 1943, in South Dakota.
 Mrs. Gaunt claims her son had passed physical examination ard had paid the first premium several weeks before he was slain. The concern claims the policy was never issued, that it was considering the application at the time the youth was killed.
 An ex-serviceman, Selmar Rascvh, is serving life imprisonment term for the staying.
 Dr. Guy Sandulli, Waterbury medical examiner for the insurance firm, testified earlier this week that he had examined the local youth and found no defects to warrant the 4F classification Gaunt had hene given by the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Proper way to 'prune and tis tomato plants to stakes.

Pruning begins when plants are about foot high and beginning to branch. First pinch out with the fingers do not use a knife - all side shoots appearing just above where the young branches join the main stem. Continue removal of these sled shoots. or suckers as most gardeners call them, as the plants continue to grow. No top pruning should be done until the vine reaches the top of the stake or whatever support is used.
 Tying of the vines begins when the plants are foot in height. First tie tight around the stake and then loosely around the stem, and tie just under a strong leaf stem or branch. Allow at least two fingers width of space between the stem and the stage - and be sure that blossom and fruit clusters are swung away from the stake.
 Pruning and stalking Is . practical and advisable procedure for home gardeners with limited land areas. Gardeners having large areas Of ground and the commercial growers of outdoor tomatoes will probably find it more satisfactory to let the plant grow unstaked and unpruned.