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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
1000 Laid of Due To WoIkout

Detroit, Feb .27-(UP)-Union of- ficials planned a mass meeting of l3.000 Dodge plant strikers today in ar effort to end strike which threatened to tie up the entire Chrysler Corp. 100000 man war production system.
 Company spokesmen said they were forced to layoff more than 2,000 workers at two plants yesterday be- cause assembly lines begged down for lack of parts.
 The spokesmen said more layoffs could be expected If the strike con- tiIIled. The parts shortage was blamed on the lack of inter-plant truck drivers, who struck with main Dodge plant production workers.
 Rank-and-fil strikers refused to obey war labor board return to work demand and then turned down a similar demand by International officers of the United Automobile Workers (CIO).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
Joseph McGinniss
 Retains Tax Post

Joseph H. McGinniss, 57 Plaza avenue, member of the city's board of tax commissioners was today re- appointed to serve another five year term. The reappontment which was announced by the office of the mayor constitutes MT McGinniss second term. The post pays 3,10C annually.
 The appointment appears syn chronous with the introduction into the General Assembly of a bill pro- viding for the readjuStment of the city assessors office which is de- signed, in part, to abolish the offices Of tax commissioner and replace them with chief assessor and two assistants. The newly created post is to pay $7,500 annually. According to terms of the bill the chief as- sessor is to be appointed three months after successful passage of the act.
 The bill has been introduced by the administration because it had mo alternative" officials state. It has not yet been declared whether open support for it's passage will be forthcoming from administration authorities It does not seem ap- parent at this time that Republican oposition will be forthcoming inas- much as the proposal originated with Republican soulces two years ago when the latter appeared before the General Assembly urging such a measure be taken. Although passed by the General Assembly it was sub sequently vetoed by Governor Bald win.
 The latter however. requested that the state tax commissioner, Walter w. Walsh, make q survey Of the system now in effect ill the Wa terbury office. The latter was ac- complished and upon recommenda- ton of the state official revalua- ton survey of all city property is now underway. The firm of George
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
RedsAdvance To Pomerdniu
By ROBERT MUSEL

London, Feb. 27.-(UP)-The Ger man high command reported today that the Red Army has broken through the defenses of Central Pomeranfa and advanced g miles from the last reported positions.
 A German communique said a Russian penetration northWestWard in Central Pomerania had carried to the towns of Bublitz. % miles from the Baltic coast, and Rum melsburg, IT miles to the east.
 Bublitz is r miles north of Neu- stettin, turntable of the German de- lenses in Central Pomerania. It is a big rail and highway junc- ton, as Is Rummelsburg to the east.
 The Nazi command said i& forces were locked in heavy defensive fighting against Soviet mobile forces which had struck to the fringeS of Bublltz and Rummelsburg.
 Moscow has not announced this drive, apparently by the right wing of Marshal Gregory K. zhukov's First White Russian army. A Soviet spurt to the Baltic in that sector would cut off tens of thousands of German troops in Northeastern Pomerania, the old Polish corridor. and the Danzig Free State
 The Germans also reported that the Russians had seized a bridge head across the Neisse river. the last major water barrier southeast of Berlin.
 Two regiments-at least 5000 troops-of the First Ukrainian army stormed across the Neisse and fought into Gross Gastrose, 53' mi southeast of Berlin. in fierce street battles yesterday, Berlin said:
 The thrast wedged into Berlin's
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
TANKS WITHIN 8 MILES OF COLOGNE
PLAN TO SMASH
 NAYS MACHINE
 NOW REALITY
BY PHIL AULT

London, February 27. - (UP) = Prime Minister Churchill said today that Poland will be given Upper Silesia, Danzig, the greater part of East Prussia, and a Hong Baltic Sea front"
 To compensate for terri tory yielded to Russia in the east, Poland also will receive such additional German ter ritory east of the Oder river as may be decided at the peace conference, Churchill told a packed Commons.
 He said Poland would be granted the greater part of East Prussia to the west of Koenigsberg," indicating that Russia may retain the capital of the Junkers province.
 In the important German indus trial province of Upper-or Souther- Silesia which Churchill said would go to Poland lie such manufactur- ing centers as Oppeln, Hindenburg, Gleiwitz and Beuthen.
 Poland's eastern frontier, he re- affirmed, would be the Curzon line as drawn by an Allied commission in 1919 and including, of course, the exclusion of Lwow from Po- land"
 Churchill said he had received perfect assurance" from both President Roosevelt and U. s. Sec retary of State Edward R. Stettinius that the United States had no ob- jection or complaint to steps Bri- tain has taken in Italy.
 T am not prepared to accept suggestions from any quarter that Greut Britain has fallen behind other victorious powers in taking generous view toward Italy or that we nourish any design of power politics." he said
 Churchill said the United States has "entered deeply and construc- lively into the life and salvation of Europe"
 We have, all three, set our hands to far-reaching engagements at once practical and solemn" he said in cluding his summary of the Crimean conference.
 United, we have the unchallenge- able power to lead the world to pros- perity and freedom. The great pow CTS must weep to serve"
 He spoke for an hour and 50 V%1ip,IfAr hr0kon hV an hoilr for lunch.
 Everything is ready for the sur- render or collapse of Germany, he
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
House Committee Plays Objectionable Spending
BY RAYMOND LAIR

Washington Feb. 27.-(UP)-The House Appropriations Committee accused executive departments of objectionable spending practices to- day and asserted blunty that they must be stopped
 The committee voiced the criti- cism in recommending deficiency appropriations and new contractual authority totaling $2, 2,453, 177125 for the current fiscal year. It said it had discovered instances which indicated either lack of knoWl- edge or an utter disregard of the so-called anti-deficeincy law
 That law requires executive agen- cies to apportion expenditures over fiscal year to cover all except unforeseen emergency demands. The committee said agencies were re- porting lover obligations during the tbirst half of the current fiscal year to an extent which places the congress in the position either of granting additional funds or forcing the curtailment of operations Whcih in some cases would be unwise and harmful"
 That sort of practice cannot be continued, particularly when the congress is in continuous session, /" the report said. Tt must be stopped"
 The committee also scolded the administrative departments for a tOO-liberal attitude on reciaSSifying federal employees under the Civil Service System ana thus permit ting them to qualify for higher sal aries.
 In it's recommendations, the com mittee cut budget bureau requests by $293 ,298,336 in addition to $22,- 5OO,O0O slashed from the $136, 300, 900 request for new naval contractual authority.
 The Navy will receive most of the money recommended by the com mittee. It was provided $1,875 ,O47,- 488 besides $114, 100000 in new con- tractual authority.
 Recommendations for other agen- cies included: War Manpower Com mission, $5,567, 400; Office of Price Administration, $6,235 ,OOO; Social Security Board, SOAPS 0O0; War Public Works, $2OOO0,0O0; Public Roads, $23 100000; National Housing Agency, ,373.; Veterans Admin istration, $246,775 ,OOO; State Depart ment, 482O,O00; Federal Crop Insur- ance, $3O,OOO,OO; Renegotiation Re- funds, $15,O0O,0OO; Bureau of Inter- nal Revenue, $3,500,00O; Judgements and Authorized Claims, $8,470,689.
 Congress has been warned that farm price and acreage controls will be inevitable after Germany is de- feated it was revealed today.
 Vice-President Ralph w. Olm- stead of the Commodity Credit Corp. told the house appropriations committee this was major reason for seeking to raise eco borrowing
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
Compromise Block Hit
Radiophoto from NEA Telephoto)

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 27-(UP)- Gov. Baldwin today charged Senate Democratic leader Leon Ris Cassi Hartford, with attempting to use political bargaining power to hold up the governors war emergency powers bill"
 After month of pleading and ne- gotiations with the general assem- bly, to end the partisan deadlock, the governor declared that T intend to press the matter no further" and told the people that you must place the responsibility where you think it should Iall."
 Tt is within the powers of your Senators and Representatives, he said, ito make the laws. I will carry on to the best of my ability with such powers as the statute laws of the state presently give me. It may take more time. It may take more work. It may mean delay. But you have my assurance now, as always, that I will give my best to the ef- fort"
 Gov. BaldWin's charges inferred that the Democratic leadership de- liberately was blocking a compromise on the war powers bill while nego- gotiating for patronage in the minor court appointments and other jobs which must be filled this session.
 The situation now was identical with the stand taken by the Dem ocratic-controlled Senate and Re- publican-dominated house more than month ago. The Senate in- sisted that the legislative have the sole power to suspend laws inter- fering with the war effort while 1t was in session. The House favored renewing the authority given the governor in the 1943 session.
 Republicans were hopeful that the Senate Democrats would weaken
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
US. NotAbandoningL Latin American Sites After War

The question of Argentina return ing to the good graces of the other American republics was raised again last night in a radio broadcast by Assistant Secretary of State Nelson A. Rockefeller. He said solution of that problem was up to the Ar genuine people.
 The American nations are inter ested in a victorious conclusion of the war. and the permanence of democratic institutions in the world. They all think that 1t is up to Ar- gentlna herself to determine now her policy and opinion may be made to conform to these common purs poses of the Americas" Rockefeller said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
Fifth RepuIses Germon Attacks

Rome, February N. - (UP) - Fifth Army troops have repulsed further counter-attacks in the Mount Belvedere sector with heavy losses to the Germans, headquar- terS said today.
 Preceded by an intense artillery barrage, Germans in battalion strength attacked Mount Della Tor raccia Monday morning. They were thrown back with heavy casualties. The Germans continued to throw artillery and mortar fire into the American positions.
 Heavy German fire was directed at Fifth Army positions on Mount Castello, four miles northeast oi Mount Belyederc, and small coun- ter-attack was repulsed at nearby Mount Serra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27

Mexico City, Feb. N.-(UP)-As- sistant U S. Secretary of State Will liam l.. Clayton will address spe- cial joint session of the economic commissions of the InterAmerican conference today. He will assure Latin American nations that the United States will not abandon them to economic chaos after the war.
 Clayton will explain the economic resolutions presented by the United States. especially the proposed "eco- homie charter of the Americas.
 More than 100 resolutions have been submitted at the conference. Committees will seek now to com- bine those on the same subjects and resolve them Into proposed final declarations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
Fifty Million Ton Coal
 Shortage Looms h1 1945

UNIV President John L. Lewis, acting in accordance with the Smith Connally act, notified three government agencies that his union Is in dispute with mine operators .n attempts to negotiate contract to replace the one expiring March 3l. The 5mith-Connally act permits strike vote to be taken after a 30- day cooling off" period.
 Ickes' office said his new state ment should not be interpreted as a reply to Lewis charges that certain high officials" had coerced the union into giving the strike notice.
 Most government officials declined to comment on Lewis allegations, indicating they would prefer to wait UntiI he names names"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
Allies and Reds Coordinate PIon

Moscow, Feb. N-(UP)-The Rus sian Army organ Red Star said to- day that the Allied offensive on the western front was coordinated with Soviet military operations On the eastern front.
 Col. Pavel Kelomeitzev, Red Stars military observer, wrote a compre- hensive review of the Allied o:fen- sive.
 . "The scale and extent of the western offensive Is mounting stead. fly" he said. offensive operations on the western front are coordi- mated with the Red Army's opera tions in the east"
 Moscow newspapers prominently displayed Gen. Dwight D. Eisen' hower'S statement forecasting the destruction of all German forces west of the Rhine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
Jop Defense Focing Split At Two Jimo
BY FRANK TREMAINE

Guam, February 27. (UP) - U. s. Marines were reported today to have knocked out half the Japan csc garrison of 10000 in the nine day battle of Two lima, and their commander said the island would be captured "in few more days"
 The Marines had battled across both Iwo's airfields and were within little more than a mile and half of the north coast. The drive to- ward the north coast threatened to split the Japanese defenses
 It. Gen. Holland M. Smith, com mandant of Marines in the Pacific, said after visit to command posts on Two that the progress of the cam- paign had been satisfactory. In high spirits after his tour, he said
 We expect to take this island in a few more days"
 GA Japanese Domei dispatch re- corded by the EGG said the Marines opened a major offensive against our main positions" in central and northern Two Monday following an all-night bombardment by Navy guns. "Sanguinary battles" were said to be raging)
 Marine planes already were oper- ating from the southern airfield captured week ago. The northern tip of the central airfleld still was in Japanese hands, but it was under artillery fire from newly y-capturec hill dominating the area,
 The battle of Two went into its ninth day while Pacific Fleet Head- quarters awaited word from famed task force 58 on the extent of des- truction wrought in it's third carrier plane raid in 10 days Sunday on Tokyo, 750 miles north of the en- attled island.
 Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher's task force remained under radio silence. It was possible the carriers Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-27
BY CHARLES IF. HERROLD

Washington, Feb. 27-(UP-Coal Administrator Harold L. Ickes will emphasize today why the nation cannot afford to lose even a single days coal production.
 Ickes prepared to step into the growing coal-wage controversy with a statement that will save 50.OOO,- O00 ton coal shortage Is expected this year even If production continues at present levels without any strikes.
 The United Mine Workers yester- day formally advised the govern ment that it intended to take a strike vote in the nations bitumin- ous mines If there is no satisfactory seiectrnen of there new wage de- msS1ds.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-17
Iran Premier Quits Office
 Autonomy Won
 By Azerboiion

London. Dec. l7.-UP)-Estao- lishment of an autonomous govern ment in Azerbaijan province over strong opposition of the Central Iranian government has forced the res gnation of Premier Ebrahim Ha- kimi, Radio Paris reported without confirmation today.
 Hakimi resigned in a secret meet ing of the Iranian Parliament at Tehran Sunday, Radio Paris said, after his government suffered se- were blow in the loss of Tabriz, capital of Azerbaijan province, to the autonomous movement.
 The self-proclaimed Azerbaijan government issued a decree stating that 1t will remain within the frame work of the Central Irianian gov- ernment and VII carry out all Iranian measures who do not in- fringe on the autonomy of Azerbai- jan. Tass report published in Mas COW said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-17

grinding crash as the. southbound engine plowed into the front end of the fifth coach from the end.
 Body Forced Into Earth
 Ferrell's body was buried in the earth by the force of the impact. The Meteors Diesel engine crashed right through the coach. blowing up steel rails and crossties as If they were kindling.
 Pine trees along the right of way were snapped off at the roots as the huge locomotive skidded to stop on its side.
 Four sleepers of the Meteor left the track but remained upright. None of the Meteor passengers were reported injured.
 The smashed coach was crowded with servicemen, women and chil- dren. It came to rest, mass of twisted steel, at the bottom of 30- foot embankment. Rescuers had to cut through the wreckage with acetylene torches to reach Ferrells body
 Terrell was porter in the coach which the Meteor struck. Most of the dead were taken from that coach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-17
Man Bound OnForgeu

After waiving examination on three counts of forgery, John Sha- roh, 28, of 137 Stillson road, was bound over to the next term of Su- perior Court on bonds of $2,5OO, when he appeared before Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court this morning.
 Sharon, an ex-Merchant Marine, was employed as a watchman for the Clevorock Construction Con- pany, Inc, which is engaged on a job on Meriden road. It is alleged that the accused signed the name of his foreman, Emmit J. Oak, to three checks totaling $154 and cash ed them at three different business establishments in the city.
 One check for $54 was cashed on Dec. 3 by Mrs. Julia Wakeem, who operates a grocery store at g Wood- tick road. Two other checks, cash ed on December 5, one for $45 at Nassif's Meriden Road Market. 256 Meriden Road. and the other for $46 at The Corn Cut-Rate Liquor Store, 3l9 Meriden Road. both bore the forged signature of the foreman.
 Inspector Joseph R. BenGer said that Sharon stole il cheeks from the construction company, but the man was apprehended last night by It. John Calvin before more than three could be circulated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-17
Ship Ronns Boston Span
 9O-Foot Section
 FolIs Into Woter

Boston, Dec. l7-(UP)-Whisked out of control by a rip tide, the Liberty Ship John Hathorn crashed into a bridge connecting Boston's North End with Charlestown today and 90-foot section of the struc- ture plunged into the water.
 No one was hurt but all foot and vehicular traffic was halted and the Boston elevated railway was order ed to cease service over the trestle- like structure, the 60-foot supports of which rest on the bridge.
 One of the principal arteries for traffic in and out of the city, the bridge was clear of automobiles at the time of the collapse. Elevated railway trains normally pass over the structure at about three-minute intervals but fortunately none was on the tracks.
 Witnesses said that the ship was backing from it's nearby dock under the escort of a tug. AS it moved away, the engines appeared to be carrying 1t at about to knot speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-17


 There were seven known dead and at least 62 persons were injured when the Florida bound Meteor crashed into the middle of the Queen as 1t pulled onto a siding to clear the tracks.
 The dead:
 Two soldiers (nameS withheld). Two sailors (names withheldD.
 Meteor Engineer w. w. Shoe maker of Raleigh. N. c.
 Porter James T. Terrell of Rich mond, Va.
 Perry c. Reese of Alexandria, Va, a passenger
 Saw Coaches Too Late
 Officials of the Seaboard Air Line Railway said an early investigation showed that Shoemaker didn't see the Sun Queen coaches until it was too late. Survivors reported there was heavy pre-dawn fog.
 Shoemaker's train was roaring southward as the first section of the Silver Meteor. The Sun Queen was pulling onto the Koolock siding.
 All but the first five coaches of the Queen were on the siding when the few passengers not asleep saw the Meteor's headlight burst out of the fog. A second later there was a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-17
Big 3 Open
 Bomb Farley
Discussions Set On Policy Basis

Moscow, Dec. 17-(UP)-T'he Big three foreign ministers will sit down around the green baize table in Spiridonovka Palace today for their first blunt talk about the atom bomb
 The session begins at p. m. It will be the second meeting of Sec retary of State James Byrnes and Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin with Foreign Commissar Viacheslav M. Molotov since their weekend arrival.
 Bevin told press conference that the atomic bomb question will be discussed on policy basis" This implies that the conferees will not discuss scientific details, and that the whole question is being raised with the Russians for the first time. He pointed out that the British delegation did not include an atom ic expert.
 Late Sunday afternoon the three men held a brief, friendly discus sion to settle procedure and techni- cal details for their talks, which will continue about two weeks. They adjourned at TIPS D. m. so Byrnes and Bevin could return to their respective embassies for dinner.
 During the evening both Ameri- can and British delegates held strategy discussions with their staffs, There were no social events scheduled, in keeping with plans to make the conference a plain-speak- ing, cards on the table affair. For maj social functions will be on an austerity basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-17
Weatheman Measures Temperature While Locked Out in His Pajan1as

We called the official weather man today and asked. What is the weather?"
 "It-it-is-is-c-c-cooold.' he said.
 We said we knew that, but what we wanted to know was the off, cial tabulationS as to degrees. (We're the fussy type)
 Then ke got grumpy. Who cares. It's cold-plenty cold! Can't you be satisfied with that much?"
 All this talk about the cold began to burn us up and we told him in polite, tight tones that our readers woul be interested in the tempera- lures for various reasons such as their car radiators. their oil burners or furnaces, their children and other like responsibilities
 Well. albright he said begrudg- ingly. There was a low Of 8 above at D. nl. and at high noon f wss IS above satisfieI?f
 We said ge were ss.i is.ed. Then Wg decided to resume our old friendly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-17
Seabee Fails
 To See Child

New York, Dec. 17-CUP)-- Seabee Rudy Gustafson was home today after three years in the Pacific. But he came home to tragedy.
 A week ago he talked to his two-year- daughter, Noreen. whom he had never seen, on the telephone.
 Yesterday, Noreen and her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Mun- brauer, died in a fire which de- stroyed the wing of their apart ment building in which they lived.
 Gustafson was located at Long Island center from which he was to have been released within a few hours for a reunion with hie family.