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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Mrs. Stevens Bail Reduced

Bridgeport, Conn.,. July Il CU. P) - Superior Court Judge Will liam H. Comley today reduced from $50, 1000 to $15,000 the bail under which Mrs. Imogene Stevens is held for trial on charges of killing a sailor in the home of neighbor. Comley's decision was made after closed hearing in his chambers att tended by the 24-years-old Texas. born beauty, her paratroop hus- band, Major George R, Stevens, III and Counsel for Mrs. Stevens and the state.
 Following the hearing, Stevens, who flew home from Europe to help his wife fight the manslaughter charges, said he did not know if he will be able to post the reduced bond and free the dark-haired Mrs. Stevens until her trial, probably in September.
 However. he said. I shall make every effort to get the money" Dur ing the hearing, the Texas bomb- shell," became so nervous she wal forced to leave the judges cham bers and was escorted to the law library by her husband, a deputy sheriff and a jail nurse. She va, crying and laughing and attendant: administered smelling salts to her
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Twiee-Wounded,
 Made U. 5. Citizen

Birmingham, Mass, July Il - (UP) IA twice wounded army veteran became an American citizen at Cushing General hospital here today as the U. S. district court held its first session outside the Boston courthouse since World War I. ta
 Pvt. Edward B. Therrien, 70 year old Canadian born soldier of Woonsocket, R. l.. was admitted to citizenship by Federal Judge George c. Sweeney in the presence of doctors and naturalization 0f- ficials. He left Canada with his parents when he was a year old.
 The young soldier, unable to leave the hospital because of a lung ailment, was wound- ed in France and taken a prisoner in November, 1914, but escaped 20 days later. He brought with him two Ger man medical officers whom he had talked into surrendering. He later was wounded In Lux embourg and evacuated to this country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
SUICIDE BASES AT kYUSHU HIT
 FOR 2 HOURS
BY WILLIAM F. THREE

Guam, July 11-UP) Tokyo said the U. s. Third Fleet broke off it's carrier strike on Japan today after a terrific aerial bombard- ment in conjunction with American Army planes that wrecked at least 173 Jap anese aircraft and g ships between dawn and dusk yes terday.
 As the fleet withdrew, U. S. Army raiders from Okinawa picked up the pre-invasion air assault on the battered Japanese homeland. To- kyo said flight of about 15O Amer ican Mustang and Thunderbolt fighters lashed the Japanese ssii- eide plane bases on eastern and southern Kyushu for about two | hours this morning.
 The fighter foray carried the pre- invasion bombing of Japan into tts 18th straight day.
 JapS Jittery
 Jittery Japanese spokesmen said the American battle fleet that bat- tered the Tokyo area with upwards of 1000 planes yesterday had pulled back out of range during the night.
 "It is apparent that the enemy task force has withdrawn after the raid in fear of our special attacks, i" the Domei News Agency said. In the same broadcast, however. Domei warned that the American carriers, battleshipS, cruisers and lesser craft of the raiding fleet were still lowering off the coast of Japan in position ot resume the as- Sault at any time.
 Earlier enemy broadcasts said the carrier raids could be expected to continue for several days.
 Domei said yesterdays bombing lasted for 12 hours, from 5 a. n. tq 5 p. m. (Tokyo time) and estimated that as many as 1,2OO Yank fighters, ldive bombers and torpedo buznbers took part in the attack.
 It added the usual claim that aaI- most no damage" was inflicted 1x the target area and that 26 Amez1. can planes were shot down. But the first enemy accoun1l made no claim of damage to Ad- miral William F. Halsey,s rampag- ing Third Fleet, despite the faci that some of the American warsnipz steamed almost into the mouth ol Tokyo Bay to launch their planes.
 Fleet dispatches said the stunned enemy failed to throw a single plane or warship against Halsey's task force, and offered only uleager opposition to the waves of American
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35,OOO Vets Arrive Home

New York, July 11-(UP)-More than 1000 jubilant veterans of the European war, the largest group of returning soldiers to arrive home in. one day since VIE day, were pouring into New York harbor to- day.
 Eight transports. paced by the giant Queen Mary and West Point, steamed past the grey-green Statue of Liberty under a cloudless sky, their rails lined with 28,266 cheer ing Americans and some 1000 Canadian soldiers.
 Five infantry regiments, general hospital unit, numerous eighth air force groups and scores of smaller units were among the arrivals.
 The navy transport West Point, formerly the s. s. America, brought 7,607 troops, including the 345th and 347th regiments of the 87th division and their commanding gen. eral, Maj. Gen. Frank L. Culin, Jr.
 Other 87th division units includ- ed: Headquarters special troops, band, 87th counter intelligence corps detachment, the 3S4th, 336th and 912th field artillery battalions.
 They had as fellow passengers B Japanese diplomats, for whom the New York skyline promised no welcome but internment.
 The Queen Mary had passen- ger list of more than 15,000, in- cluding the 1000 Canadians who will be on their way to Canadian redistribution centers a few hours after their arrival.
 Among her 8,642 American troops were the 103rd general hospital and advance units of 10 other general hospitals. Eighth air force units (Enntips1ad m po0a Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Mute Boxer Kills Wife

Peabody, Mass, July 11-(UP)- A deaf and dumb prize-fighter beat his deaf and dumb wife and only daughter to death with a hammer early today and then confessed by writing a note to police.
 T killed my wife and baby" read the note which Dave Horblit, 26. scrawled on scrap of paper after calmly walking into police station and surrendering.
 The amazed policeman on the desk, noting Horblit's neat white shirt and well-washed hands, shook his head in disbelief. Horblit nodded affirmation and when asked how it occurred wrote again on the paper-"A hammer"
 Still puzzled, police accompanied the light-heavyweight fighter to his home on Maple street where the bodies of Mrs. Catherine Horblit, 2, and her 20-month-old daugh- ter Caroline lay.
 Both had been beaten and their heads showed several wounds. Mrs. Horblit lay on bed while the in- fant's body was in crib nearby.
 The room was blood-spattered. Near the victims lay the claw-ham- mer which Horblit said he had used.
 Tenants upstairs in the two fam fly house said they had heard no unusual sounds.
 Haltingly, Horblit allegedly wrote on paper furnished by police that he had become convinced his wife no longer loved him. A former Lynn girl, he had wed her two years ago.
 My wife didn't love me any more," he wrote. T couldn't stand it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Delivery Men Stoy Defiant

New York, July 11-(UP)-News- paper delivery men continued their strike against the New York Pulp fishers Association today in spite of 8 War Labor Board ultimatum that they return to work by 8 a. m. or lose their closed shop privilege.
 Louis Waldman, union attorney, announced he would take the issue to the, public in radio address at 6:30 D. m.
 Waldman said his talk was sched- uled over station WEAF (NBC) and that he would make no statements on the strike until then.
 The VILE had warned the inde- pendent newspaper and mail deliv- ererS' union on Monday to end their walkout by a. m. today.
 Union officials said they had can vaSsed the 1,700 strikers on back-to- work sentiment, but declined to an- nounce results which, they said would be forwarded to Washington.
 (In Washington, the WLB said shortly before g a. m. that 1t had not heard from the union) Cancellation of the unions closed shop would be unprecedented in federal relations history. The VILE warned that it would also impose other sanctions. including cancella- tion of any retroactive benefits ii and when a new contract is signed Edwin S. Freindly, general man. ager of the Sun and radio spokes- man for the Publishers Association of New York, said if the VILE wert forced to impose those sanctions thu ''uniop would be set back decades.
 Louis Waldman, union counsel who announced the rlan-by-nlar canvass was being made, said thu ! publishers had forced the strike b! not dealing directly with the union
 The union said in . pamphle passed out to long lines of news paper purchasers yesterday that tn publishers had misrepresented it demand for a welfare fund to D
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Race Discrimination |Cose Hits Hartford

Hartford, Conn, July H. (UP)-HoteI Desk Clerk John Martocci, 5S, who allegedly re- fused hotel accommodations to three Negroes, was under arr rest today in Hartford's first test case of the 1941 statute on race and color discrimination.
 The complainant was Mrs. Ethel Thompson, who charged Martocci refused a room for Mrs. Thompson, her husband and grandchild, at the Essex hotel at 12:30 8. m. July 4. She said Martocci assigned her 8 room, but, when she told him she was 3 Negro Martocci said she could not have the room.
 Mrs. Thompson charged that after being turned down at the Essex hotel, she and her hus- band and grandchild were without shelter until 5:30 am. when they woke up some rel- tives. She said the child's father was in the army in the Philippines and its step-father in Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Hurry R. Lloyd. SprinqfieId, Dies

Springfield, Mass, July .11-(UP) Harry R. Lloyd, 72, a Springfield newspaperman for 54 years and sub urban editor of the Springfield Re- publican since 1916, died at hos pital today after brief illness.
 A native of Westfield, Lloyd began his career with the Springfield Evening Union and joined the Re- publican staff in 1897.
 Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Harry Jr. of New Haven, Conn, and Sgt. Julian Lloyd of the Army, and daughter, Mrs. Lucia L. Gal iup of Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Berlin Food
 PIon Set Up
Bv LACK FLEISCHER

Berlin, July 11-(UP)-The inter allied Berlin command agreed at its first meeting today that for the time being each of the occu- patton forces in the capital will be responsible for feeding the German population of its own sector.
 The food for Berlin will be pro- vided from the respective Allied occupation zones, and importation for that purpose from the United States or Britain is not planned.
 The temporary agreement "in- principle" was reached at a meet ing of Col. Gen. Alexander V. Cor batov of Russia, Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks of the United States, and Maj. Gen. L. O., Lyme of Great Britain, Brig. Gen. Godfrey de Beauchesne of France attended in- vitation.
 Lyme said that a group of experts representing the occupying powers will meet and work out details of the food program which will be announced later. It is not known yet whether the current ration established by the Russians in Berln1 of 2,O00 calories, on paper, will be continued. How ever, the ration will be standard throughout the city. Lyme indicated that there prob- ably would be some "bartering" of supplies among the Allies for their various zones since it is obviously impractical to bring in milk from Bavaria, for instance, to feed the American zone.
 The British and American mill itary governments will assume full fcommand of their Berlin sectors al g a. m. tomorrow. All Russian mill
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Big 3 Farley Next Week
BY MERRIMAN SMITH

Aboard U. S. s. Augusta on the Atlantic, July 1l.-(UP)-President Truman held shipboard conferences with his top international advisers today as this powerful cruiser sped him toward Germany for the Big Three meeting next week.
 The President, now five days out of Newport News, Va, will disen- bark from this warship at Q north- ern European port and proceed by paane to Potsdam, the Berlin su- bsxfp where he will meet for the first time with his Big Three part ners-Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Premier Josef Stalin.
 White House Press Secretary Charles G. Ross, member of the presidential party aboard the Aug nsta, said there would be no advance announcement of MT. Tru- mans arrival date for security req sons.
 The President was keeping in con- stant touch with Washington by radio and holding continuous con- ferences aboard ship with Secretary Ql 0tdIC JdAlCo Gs oyAACS oAAA ~AS niral William D. Leal1y, presidential chief of staff.
 When the chief executive reaches Potsdam he will be joined by other high ranking diplomatic and mili- tary figures. They include. Joseph E Davies, former ambassador to Moscow who has done some of the preparatory work for the coming Big Three meeting, and consultant experts from the State, War and Navy Departments, including the joint chiefs of staff.
 Gen. George O. Marshall, Ad- piiral Ernest J. King. Gen. H. H. Ar mold and Leahy make up the joint chiefs of staff.
 Questions of great import face khe impending Big Three Confer ence, Among them problems of Ger man occupation and control and possibly of boundary changes to be Included in the. final European reace treaty.
 Dispatches from London said
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Hartford Created Nuisance
 Through Circus Auers Writ

It is alleged the land was in a hazardous condition from the growth of dry grass and other in- f1ammable materials. The city should have known that the install lation of highly infiammable circus equipment on the land would consti- tute a hazard and nuisance to those attending the performance, the writ states. It is claimed further that the city should have known the circus did not intend to correct the condition.
 Damages of $l5,000 are claimed in the latest writ. Mrs. Pistorio died from fourth degree burns sus- tained in the fire of July g. 1s44
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

A Hartford resident, who recently accepted 8 settlement of $8,50O from the Ringing Brothers and .Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows. Inc, for the death of his wife, Q victim of last years circus fire, to- day filed a suit through Attorney Edward Mascolo of Waterbury against the City of Hartford.
 The complaint, entered on the Hartford superior court docket by Salvatore Pistorio as administrator of the estate of .Carmela Mirabella Pistorio, claims the city of Hart- ford created aa nuisance by allow- ing the circus to perform on the Hartford property.
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The echo., 1945-02-02
Singing Parade Is
Coming t. Dle.; ian
THE SINGING SOLDIER

The talk of the town is the SOLO
IST BATTLE starring Cpl. James o.
Willis, known as the Singing Sold
ier," who has captivated audiences
wherever he appeared. He will ap-
pear in a concert in the H. B. A. aud
itorium Friday evening, February 9,
800 o'clock under t h e auspices of
Newell Chapel c. M. E. Church
Cpl. Willis will be co-starred with
Miss Gladys Howard, who is also an
outstanding artist. Miss Howard was
recently honored as guest artist on
the program of the National Baptist
Convention.
For an evening crammed full of en-
tertainment for the young and adults,
why not make date with this enter
tainment? Bring the family and share
your enjoyment.
Mrs. Ella L. Willis in private life
is the wife of Corporal James o. Will
bis. She halls from St. Louis, Mo-
Studied at Summer High, Stowe
Teachers College and Chicago Musical
College. AS her war effort work, she
is Organist for Chapel No. l, and is
assistant to the Librarian of No. 4,
Camp Shelby, Miss. She has served
as Choir organist in Chicago and
other cities.
Cpl. Willis and Mrs. Willis, to-
gether serve God, country and fellow
man with inspiration. They are known
in the various camps as "The musical
couple"
Form a party of six or more and
get in touch with the management
and have your seats reserved
Tickets are going fast They may
be secured FIR m the Palace Drug
Store, Fielder and Brooks Drug Store
and Wilson's Barber Shop.
Don't forget the date, Friday even
ing, February 9Th, 500 o'clock. Place
H. B. A. Auditorium. Price: Ad-
vance, 55c; at the door, 75c.
The echo., 1945-02-02
Camp News
HISTORY OF 21st SPECIAL USNCB

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is living up to and carrying forward
the tradition Of our Nays Construc-
tion Battalion Pioneers. They are
adding new lie and meaning to the
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fee and toll in a COB well done"
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The echo., 1945-02-02
NEGRO, WHITE MP TEAM
SMASHES CHERBOURG BLACK
MARKET RING

Cherbourg, France-Members Of a
provisional detachment of Negro Mil
itary Police, patrolling the huge har-
bors of Cherbourg along with veteran
white soldiers of the CT gendarmerie,
discovered and later smashed a black
market ring here on the first night of
operations, it was announced today.
The detachment is formed largely
from Negro port battalions, quarter
master and amphibious truck COM
panies.
Private First Glass Wilson Forbes,
100 East Earle Street, Waco, Texas,
and his patrol mate, Private First
Glass Harry Werner (white) of 6155
Pershing Street, St. Louis, Mo-, detect
ed suspicious activity in a side street
here where headquarters of a small
time black market gang were set up.
Working closely with French police,
the two MPs kept close vigil of the
until the time was ripe
for a full-scale raid.
The echo., 1945-02-02
AGED CITIZEN SUCCUMBS

Mrs. Clora Wilson, better known as
"Aunt Clora," of Good Hope c. M. E.
Church, passed Saturday night, ac-
cording to reports. The body was laid
to rest in the Good Hope Cemetery
Sunday afternoon.
1t is thought that aunt Clora" was
between ninety and one hundred years
of age, more OF less. She was a faith
full Christian and was loved and adj
mired by many whites and coloyed.
The echo., 1945-02-02
Miss sippi Women
Al Thu w Effort
MISSISSIPPI WOMEN AID THE
WAR EFFORT

A statement released by Mrs. NJ. J.
Lyells, president of he Mississippi
State Federation of Colored Women's
Clubs shows the following war activi-
ties of Club women:
Value Of bonds and stamps sold by
clubs-S81 ,686.75.
Cans of fruits, vegetables and meats
conserved by club women-73 ,O23.
Pounds of waste paper collected
10,OO6.
Pounds of waste fat collected-175.
Pounds of tin cans collected, 485.
Number enrolled in Red Cross Class
es first aid, home nursing, etc.)-385.
Number working in war programs
(canteen aid, sewing, knitting,
etc) $50.
} Number who grew Victory gardens
,-463.
Number of children reached through
lunch program through efforts of
club women-2,005.
Members serving in other phases of
war work-375.
These figures were taken from club
reports made at the last annual meet
+ ing of the Mississippi State Fedora
ton in November 1914.
The echo., 1945-02-02
AL Orn ( O2 lege
Without Pres.
ALCORN COLLEGE WITHOUT
PRESIDENT

According to an article that appear
ed through the columns of the Clarion
Ledger of Saturday morning, Janu-
airy 9th, DR.. P. S. Bowles, President
OF Alcorn College, Alcom, Miss, an
nounced his retirement.
Dr. Bowles has acted as president
emeritus for several months, succeed
ing President William Henry B ell,
who resigned.
According to reports, Dr.. Bowles,
who is rs years old, has been connect
ed with Alcorn College for the past
ffty years and will be retired with
the presc bed retirement pay. The
Board viii meet on February 9th at
which time this vacancy will be filled
The echo., 1945-02-02

Mississippi. Standard Mega
newspaper of CT aracter. ,drcgs
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The echo., 1945-02-02

Many of her friends regret that she
was buried before they knew of her
death.
According to reports, the funeral
grafton was delivered by Rev. E. F.
Young, Her pastor, Rev. Jas. Frank
ms, was i'm charge.
The echo., 1945-02-02

Rev. R, L. Young had charge of the
devotional during the chapel exereis-
es of the Wechsler Jr. High School
Tuesday morning, 1870 o'clock. Ae-
cording to reports, an inspiring devo-
tional exercise was held.
Rev. Young was accompanied by
Mrs. R. T.. Young
Miss Jennie L. Scott s. principal.
The echo., 1945-02-02
VISIT NEWELL CHAPEL

Rev. E. J. Johnson, Baptist minister
of the city, preached at Newell Chapel
Sunday night According to reports,
the Rev. Johnson delivered a strong
message that was enjoyed by all pres
ent.
Rev. ]. C. Hardaway, c. M. E. Dis
trict Evangelist of the South Missis-
sippi Conference was present and de-
livered a short but inspiring address
to the church He was present at
each service.
The pastor and members enjoyed
these two visiting ministers.
The echo., 1945-02-02

Rev. J. B. Peterson and his mem
bers Of Mt. Valley Missionary Bap-
fist Church have on plans to erect a
new block church
The echo., 1945-02-02

Dear Editor: Sister Minnie White
a faithful member of Ledge No 1853
depa ted this life January %. We
feel that cur loss is heavens gain.
W. A. Pickett, President
Shubuta, Miss.
The echo., 1945-02-02

The Ministerial and Laymen's CouA-
ell of the Jackson District Rev. E. w.
Washington Presiding Elder, win
convene February s, 1915, 1890 A. N.
at Lynch Street c. M. f. Church.
This promises to be a very enthas-
iastic meeting. Elder Washington is
making a strenuous effort to see to IL
that all Of his pastors do outstanding
work as such was the case last Goa
ference year
The echo., 1945-02-02
LODGE NO. 288 LOSES MEMBER

Dear Rev. Young: This comes 10
say that Lodge No. 2sS reports the
loss of true and faithful member in
the person of Sister Nettie V. May
field.
Please send me a death certificate
to be filled out for this deceased meA-
Der
Mrs. c. NJ. Mayfeld, President
The echo., 1945-02-02

Rev. F. P. Leonard of Hattiesburg
was in the city last week on business.
Rev. Leonard states that church work
is moving along nicely.
The echo., 1945-02-02

The Pew Rally at Pilgrim Baptist
Church Sunday was a glowing sue
cess. $4,000 was raised.
The program was rendered by the
gospel choir of st. P III Methodist
Church, Rev. C. M. Webb, pastor.
Miss Helen Hamilton was the plan
list and directress of the chorus.
The program was high classed, en-
tertaining and highly spiritual, such
as is reeded in our churches today.
Eg ks f: e. Z! II.
The pastor and group of members
of Newell Chapel worshipped wi h
Rev Hardaway pastor Of New Pros
pect Baptist Church Sunday. A
strong sermon was delivered by the
pastor Rev Hardaway.
The energetic deacons cf the church
were alert in looking after the fnan-
cial interest of the church.