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Evening star., 1945-12-24
Patton
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ments were like living flames in the
haze.
Fer more than miles through
the winding, cobbled streets of Lux
embourg, across the Petrusse River
and into the forested hills, the route
was lined with people. Old men
stood bare headed in the rain.
Children, as rigid as statues, watch
ed with wide and staring eyes.
Motorcycle Leads Procession.
American motorcycle police led
the procession. They were followed
by units of the United States I'd and
AID Cavalry Squadrons, a French
squadron and then some American
cavalry from Metz, all mechanical
and armored-Gen. Patton's type
Of an army.
Behind the pallbearers and the
family was car bearing the rep
resentative of President Truman.
His Royal Highness, Gen. Prince
Felix of Luxembourg, and his son,
Prince John, were in the next car.
The cortege spread over miles.
1t climbed a long hill and entered
O pine forest. The trees we're drip
ping rain. The fog crept low across
the hilltops.
At the top of the hill the half
tracks turned right through a white
painted gates. Spread below them
was gentle slope sweeping upward
from a tiny valley fringed with
thick black woods. The lawn was
like green jewel on which white
and cleaning crosses marking
graves of Gen. Patton's Sd Army
troops stood row on row.
Honored by Governments.
At the end of one row of crosses
a canopy had been erected. Flowers
were banked high on three sides
The cards and inscriptions we're a
roll call of famous names and
places, telling the story of great
soldier.
, Governments had honored him
Cities in all parts of Europe had
: sent tributes to "our honorary Cit
izen." His battlefield victories were
recalled in the names of some oi
the tributes-Gela, Avranches ane
, Metz.
But these were not ALL A simple
|. wreath of evergreens had been sent
j by some American soldiers ane
said simply:
ITO our leader"
Another, written in French, said
Evening star., 1945-12-24
Jap Soldiers Blamed
For Chinese Fighting

TOKYO, Dec. "a R.-Kyodo news
agency today quoted a Japanese
newspaperman repatriated from
North China as stating that former
Japanese soldiers. participating on
both sides, were responsible for most
OF the fighting in a recent Com
unist-Nationalist battle at Paotow
Inner Mongolia.
Furious fighting developed in
true japanese STYLE" Hisashi Aoya-
ma, former chief copy reader at
Peiping of the japanese newspaper,
Toa Shimpo, told Kyodo.
He said demobilized japanese SOL
diers Joined government troops in
utter despair" He said one Japa-
nese sergeant who retained the same
rank in the Chinese Army was paid
the equivalent of $4,000 yen Isl ,6sD
monthly.
Kyodo did not state how MANY
Japanese had joined the Communist
army or the reasons therefor.
Evening star., 1945-12-24
BeIgion, Dutch Troops
To Move Into Reich

Ey the Associated Press.
BRUSSELS, Dec. "a. Belgian
War Minister Leo Mundeleer said
today that Belgian and Dutch
troops would occupy territory in
Germany early next spring. The
territory to be occupied has not yet
been decided.
Evening star., 1945-12-24

A message to returning service
men-your Government needs funds
to help rehabilitate your buddies.
Sink some of that mastering out pay
and accumulated savings in Victory
Loan Bonds,
Evening star., 1945-12-24
Marshall Meets Soviet Envoy
At Christmas Eve Party

CHUNGKING, Dec. "a (CDN)
Marshall tonight met Soviet
Ambassador Apollon Petrov at a
Christmas eve party given by the
American garrison commander in
Chungking, Brig. Gen, Russell Ran
dali. Gen. Marshall chatted for
nearly half an hour with the small
bespectacled Russian, who is rarely
seen at social functions.
Gen. Marshall is awaiting the ar
rival of the C-54 formerly assigned
to Winston Churchill, which is ex-
pected in mid-January after being
overhauled for use in China. A spe-
cial crew will bring the plane to Col
H. F. Munson of Washington, q
commercial airlines veteran, who Is
Gen. Marshall's chief pilot.
1t Is understood that Gen. Mar
shall plans trip to the Peiping-
Tientsin zone of American opera
tions If his services as an arbiter are
not required at the civil-war peace
parley.
Evening star., 1945-12-24

Industrial leaders are continuing
payroll savings for Victory Loan
Bonds because they know the value
Of systematic savings.
Evening star., 1945-12-24
China

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
.PorIeys Stop At ChrysIer's
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proof that no conspiracy was in- volved."
 The nature of the alleged conspir- acy was outlined in telegram to K. T. Keller,( Chrysler president, from R. K. Thomas, JAW president in which Thomas asked for an ex- tension of the present contract until Jan. 15, 1946 to allow time for re- sumption of wage talks.
 There are rumors of conspiracy in the auto industry to have plants not affected by present union stop pages cease production on any avail able excuse" Thomas said in the telegram. This request for a short extension of the life of our contract gives your company an op- portunity to prove that this con- spiracy does not include the Chrys- Ter Corporation"
 Matthews said the union could not consider such an extension, which would have maintained previous wage rates during that period in view of the company's refusal to accept our wage demands" Condor said the company was willing to discuss the wage demands whenever the union cared to bar gain about it and not merely to in- sist upon its original demand"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
Light Companies Nav Consolidate

The Litchfield Electric Light & Power Company has petitioned the Connecticut Public Utilities Com mission for permission to consoli- date with The Connecticut Light and Power Company on Jan. l, 1946. The Commission has an- nounced that the hearing on the petition will be held on Dec. 21.
 If the. petition is approved by the Commission the customers of The Litchfield Electric Light and Power Company will benefit by the substitution of The Connecticut Light and Power Company's rates throughout the entire area now served by the Litchfield company. The Connecticut Light and Power Company plans, if the Commission approves the petition, to improve and expand the existing distribu- ton facilities in the territory as soon as necessary manpower and materials can be obtained and will extend service as soon ss possible to those areas in the Litchfield territory where electric service is not now available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
A Lock Plant Heads Shut M

Stamford, Dec. 5-(UP)-Four- teen top-f1ight officials of the strike bound Yale & Towne Manufactur- ing Co.,, went wearily about their tasks of policing the plant today, held virtual prisoners by pickets who declared that once they left the factory they would be denied re-entry.
 Sleeping on a few cots, benches and other make-shift arrangements, and existing mainly on soup and cookies from the safeteria, the off, cials were said to be prepared to carry out their self-appointed jobs until the union comedies free access the only basis on which the firm will consider settlement negotia- tionS.
 Last night was the second night the IA spent in the almost deserted factory. They split into shifts to keep the boilers going and to make regular fire inspections. Meanwhile, they rigged up a shower in the boiler room, and fared that if the situation remained unchanged for long. they might even have to do their own laundry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
Triangle
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He said he didn't know whether he would contest a divorce if she filed suit. T will meet the prob lem, if it arises" he said.
 Carbone said he tried to perform his husbandly duties toward the girl he married in London in November, 1944, and had written her "endear- ing'' letters.
 The brides mother, Mrs. E. G. Gloor, said in London that it was these letters that drove her daugh- ter to Captain Beschen's arms. They were full of nothing but slushy sentiments. Jean couldn't stand it. She wanted news of everyday life in America. She want ed to know what she was going to- Mrs. Gloor said"
 Carbone said that he loved his wife desperately" and that he was a "wronged party" He said he would take a couple of more days to recover from the shock, then re- surne his studies at the University of Rochester. He said he didn't care to see his wife, or her dashing cap- tain.
 (Beschen leaves today to return to his Army duties at Santa Ana, Cal, leaving the girl with his mother, who said Mrs. Carbone was "very sweet" and had written to her before she came to visit. . (Mrs. Carbone said she loved only her captain. I'm still trying to figure out why I married Carbone, ? she said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
.Chiong Wife
 Is Reproved !, Women Is Played By Mrs. Roosevelt

Fort Devens, Mass, Dec. 5-(UP) Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt has re- proved Madame Chiang Kai-shek, wife of China's Generalissimo, for talking about democracy without knowing how to live it.
 Mrs. Roosevelt told wounded war veterans in a question and answer period at Lowell General Hospital last night that Madame Chiang travelled in fear of Communists and had hotel lobbies cleared before she would enter them. The Welles- ley-educated Chinese First Lady could not understand how her Am- erican friend could travel unat- tended when there were Commun- iSts in this country.
 Mrs. Roosevelt told Madame Chiang there is not the slightest danger from them (Communists) so long as democratic form of government meets the needs of the people"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05

NOOAAO4AAItCo HUH rage other Pacific powers to 20 to war II Japan pursued her aggressions beyond certain point.
 GeroW's testimony was designed to pay the ground work for testi- nony tomorrow by Gen. George c. Marshall, former Army chief of staff. Marshall is leaving soon for Chungking as diplomatic successor in China to Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley.
 Committee Counsel William D. Mitchell questioned the witness about conference in Singapore with the British and Dutch which resulted in plan of operations. " Mitchell said he was trying to find out Eff there was any commitment by the United States to engage in war with Japan"
 Gerow said the Singapore plan was "a technical agreement between military personnel for the conduct of operations in the event the powers referred to should become engaged in war" I1C dQQCA Olldt WC liou llO dQtllOl ity to commit the United States to engage in war" and emphasized that the plan specifically stated it con tained mo political commitments. "
 Gerow said the Singapore plan and other discussions in March 1941, with the British and Cana dians were staff conversations only
 They were based "on the assump- ton that we might be compelled to resort to war" but no one in- volved m them had any authority to commit this country to hos | tilitieS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
Poll IITurnout Fairly Heovy'
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issue a basis for their vote.
 No Immediate Strike

issue a basis for their vote.
 No Immediate Strike
 Indications were that an immed- fate strike would not be ordered by the CIO if an affirmative vote is made. Union officials were reported to be in favor of waiting until early next year when inventories will be completed and peace time produc- tion will be ready to get into full swing.
 The CIO anticipated today that the vote would show an overwhelm- ing backing of the unions position on the 30 percent wage increase de- mandS.
 John J. Mankowski, executive board member of the Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers union, said today that employees of the two firms strongly resent the companies re- fusal to discuss the possibility of wage increases.
 He declared that the issue in to- days election is purely and simply collective bargaining" The question is whether wage and other queS- tions will be settled by negotiation or by one-sided dictation of the companies" he explained.
 MT. Mankowski's statement fol- lowed a vast array of pro and con arguments which were issued with in the last few days by union off cials and company spokesmen. Var 1ous newspaper advertisements by both sides were featured during the prediction battle"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05


 Company, Torrington; two plants of the U. s. Rubber Co.,, Naugatuck The American Brass Co.,, Torring- ton, and the Autoyre Company Oakville.
 1ST-E AWARDED ... ... =. ....
 Of the 215 awarded in this area 175 were made to concerns in Con- necticut, survey indicates. Rep resenting only five per cent of the estimated war plants in the nation, those meeting the stringent eligi- bility requirements ranged in size from a one-man plant to large cor porations. Approximately 50 per cent of the awards went to plants having less than 500 employees, gen. orally considered smaller war plants.
 Plants which maintained an ouL- standing record of performance for six months after receiving the orig inal Army Navy "E" award were granted a star award, indicated by a white star on the "E" flag. Ad- ditional stars were won by continued outstanding performance for suc- ceeding six-month periods until the flag carried four stars, after which the interval was increased to one wears.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
Interest In Vets School Increasing
 1000 Enrolment
 Predicted By JanuaFl

Rapidly increasing interest in vet- erans' high schools is reported by Francis J. Bassett, co-ordinator of veterans education for the State Department of Education.
 Already, enrolment in these schools has jumped to more than 300, and MT. Bassett predicted to- day that by January the number would be 1000.
 "The interest Is greatest, of course" MT. Bassett said, where a regular day program is operated ex- clusively for veterans. In Hartford, where there is one of the most suc- cessful regional, veterans high schools, more than 98 men are en- rolled"
 Other day high schools for veter- ans are operated in Stafford Springs and Middletown. Ansonia is prepar- ing to open regional high school shortly. Tn addition to the day schools, in 26 Communities there are evening high school programs for veterans.
 "AS mobilization progresses" MT. Bassett said, "there will be a cor responding rise in the demand for veterans high schools. Experience at veterans centers indicates that more than 40 percent of the dis charged men wish to continue their education.
 For those who are interested in high school training, a regional school, exclusively for veterans, is one of the best answers. Many times, 1t is impractical and undesirable to place such men in regular high schools. They need-and are en- titled to-Schoo1s of their own"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
HurIeyOpe Policy Probe
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No One Dissents


 He said nobody dissented from these views at that time.
 When he later returned to Wash ington for conferences, Hurley said, he was confronted" by letter from Atcheson, who had been left in Chungking as charge D'Affaires.
 Hurley said Atcheson confirmed most of his policies, but recommend ed that Lend-Lease arms be supplied the Communists. According to Hur- ley, Atcheson said he had the "sup- port and acquiesence of every off, cial of the embassy"
 Hurley emphasized that the Communists actually never did re- ceive lend-lease arms.
 Did he (Atcheson) point out that the objective was to get both sides in China in fight side-by- side?" asked Committee Chairman Tom Connally, D., Tex.
 T see you've read the letter" Hurley remarked sharply.
 Connally denied he had seen tn letter, and aeskd why, in fact, At cheson did want to help arm the Communists.
 His Own Reasons
 His reasons were that this would destray the government of the Re- public of China" Hurley shouted He shook his head so vigorously that his glasses vibrated on his nose.
 Did he say those were his req sons," asked Connally.
 "No-I say those were his req sons,' replied Hurley.
 Hurley said that he informed the State Department that if this were to become the official policy, the Department should leave AtcheSon in charge of the embassy.
 What was the result of this?" asked Sen. Robert M. LaFollette, Prog, Wis.
 "Atcheson was recalled and made my supervisor in the State Depart ment here," Hurley answered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05

(Continued from Page D bomb Prague and invade the coun- try.
 They threatened Hacha so vio- lently during the conference at Hit ler's chancellory March 15, 1889 that he tainted. He was revived by physicians whom Goering had or dered to wait outside the conference room.
 Minutes of the meeting disclosed that Hitler told Hacha he was "al- most ashamed" to admit that the Germans would use an entire dlvl- sion against every Czech battalion If the Czechs forced them to fight.
 Decision Understood
 ''The Fuehrer stated that his de- cision was rrevccable and it is well known what a decision of the Fueh- Ter meant" the document said.
 The American prosecution pre- scented its evidence of the Nazi moves to smash Czechoslovakia be- fore turning over the case to the British prosecutors.
 Evidence disclosed that the Hun garian government led by Admiral Nicholas Horthy played hand in glove with Hitler in applying press ure to Czechoslovakia.
 Horthy Promised Aid
 U. s. Prosecutor Sidney Alder man introduced letter from Hor- thy, presumably to Hitler, dated March 13, 1889, in which Horthy promised that "a frontier incident will take place which will be fol- lowed by the big blow on Saturday"
 Horthy added that he would al- ways remember this proof of friend- ship.
 Hitler then called Dr. Joseph Tiso, president of Slovakia, to the chan cellory and told him Hungarian troops were moving on the Slovak frontier.
 Tiso Quickly Submits
 If Tiso didn't turn over Slovakia without a fight, Hitler said he would leave the little country to the mercy of events for which he would not be responsible.
 Tiso thanked Hitler and promised the Fuehrer that he could rely on Slovakia.
 On March 16, Hitler declared that Czechoslovakia had ceased to exist as a state. He sent troops into the country-already shrunken by Ae Munich agreement giving the Su- detenland to Germany-and estab- lished the protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Slovakia, the eastern part of Czechoslovakia, became republic under German protection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
Court Hears Plaintiffs
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(Continued from Page D partment, testified that her three adopted children, her son, her hus- band, and she herself were i'll at the time the decision was made to place Mrs. Boardman in the home. Her husIand was hospital patient and she and the children had strep- tocci infections, she testified.
 A highlight in the jury trial came when the elderly Prospect resident, believed to be the eldest person ever to be called as a witness in the local court, testified in the suit, which is brought against the Con- necticut Savings Bank and the First National Bank & Trust Con- pany, both of New Haven.
 Mrs. Boardman who walks with the aid of a cane, was permitted to sit near the counsel table and not on the stand when she gave her testimony. She testified merely that she was in her 96th year and that she possessed savings account in the New Haven Savings Bank.
 lcStIukUuy AAtCITupLcu
 Counsel for both banks interrupt ed the testimony to 'concede" any information Mrs. Boardman could give on the account or transaction. Mrs. Boardman had been permitted by Judge James E. Murphy to make her own statement that she would tell the truth, and the regular state ment used in swearing in of wit nesses was abandoned, when it be- came apparent Mrs. Boardman, who is hard of hearing, would not be able to respond to it.
 Judge Murphy stated 1t was an unusual situation for the court to overlook the swearing-in require- ment. but stated he believed the witnesses's statement would hover the courts purpose nj requiring the oath.
 The suit against the banks is brought jointly by the mother and daughter.
 Enters Own Account
 Mrs. Kathan, who is known as Dr. Boardman, testified that she gave Brown her bank pass-book, and a withdrawal slip made out for $75, after Brown said he required payment for a months board in advance. She said that when she next saw the withdrawal slip at the savings bank the $75 had been changed to 5000, and that some of the original writing was still per- ceptible.
 According to the plaintiffs claim, Brown, on presentation of the with drawal slip, obtained a check for $5,000 forged the Boardman sigma ture to 1t and had it entered on his account at the national bank. Brown is now serving a two to five year sentence as a result of that transaction and several other similar ones involving residents of the home.
 A teller of the savings bank, on questioning by the plaintiffs coun- sel, admitted today that he had authority to issue check payable to Mrs. Boardman when Brown presented the withdrawal slip. He said he did 1t for Mrs. Boardman's $ protection. He admitted that the slip was made out incorrectly, but said he was not suspicious of Brown.
 Dr. Boardman identified the with drawal slip, which she and her mother had signed, and said it had grayish tinge it did not have when she signed it. She said that a mark had been made along the notation "check" and that notation was made that the sum should be pay able to Roy F. Brown.
 pr. Boardman's step daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Small. and bank of ficials were among others who testi- lied tndau- ------ --sllssiA..AA--------------
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
NAM Warned ByWalIoce
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duction and mass consumption" Wallace said.

duction and mass consumption" Wallace said.
 Wallace warned that this prin- ciple had to be worked out suc- cessfully. He said it was doubtful if the economic organization would survive depression such as that in the 1930s.
 He urged both capital and labor to work for increased production and consumption to raise the stand ard of living of the whole nation. Governments job is to encourage such enterprise, he said
 To Hold Atom Forum
 The Congress program will in clude a public discussion of the in- dustrial future of atomic energy by nine scientists and industrial ists responsible for the harnesSing of the atom.
 Wallace told meeting in Madi- son Square Garden last night that the hope of an age of abundance which atomic energy made possible could do more to prevent war than any control over atomic bombs could do.
 Approximately 4,500 manufac- turers attended the sessions, the largest gathering in NAM history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
2 Wa oterburions File Divorce Suits

Divorce actions involving Water bury residents have been filed in the New Haven Superior Court as follows.
 John Frank of New Haven against Rose Faille Frank of Waterbury cruelty; Ruth Redman Goldstein of Norwalk against Benjamin Gold stein of Waterbury, cruelty; ano Helen L. Zschemisch of Cheshire against Helmut zschemisch of Cor ona, N. Y. and now in the Army deSertion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
Nancy Rae Hotchkiss Guest of Honor

MT. and Mrs. Walter H. Deacon. Buckingham street, entertained at supper party at their home Sat urday night in honor of Miss Nancy Rae Hotchkiss, daughter of Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. Roland Sanford Hotchkiss of Middlebury, who will be married Saturday at the Hamp- shire House, New York City, to Capt. Richard T. Donovan, Jr., son of Prof. and Mrs. Richard F. Don- ovan, Armory street, Hamden, and New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
From, Early Fire

Barre, Mass, Dec. -(UP)-From now on the Rev. Ernest Hirrschoff will attempt to save his parishon- CTS from earthly fires, too.
 MT. Hirrschoff, pastor of the Congregational Church, was ap- pointed fireman by Chief Harold E. Weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
Airborne Division ToLead Parade

New York, Dec. 5.-(UP)-The 82nd Airborne Division will march Up Fifth avenue early next month in the largest military parade since Gen. John~J. Pershing led the First Division jp 3 three-hour parade in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05

The paraders will. represent all the soldieKs who fought in Europe, Africa and the Pacific, the War Department said. The parade date has been tentatively scheduled for some time between Jan. l and l5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
GeroW Denies Commitment

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
Browbeot pr. Hocho

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EAwarded .CityPlants

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