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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18

 iocaied- inslsad os as thelr last pre- Tious location.
 Wilkinson sad he saw no reason. however. why the erroneous liSiings shoulpd have Caused any deception or erroneous deductions by Navy commander ai Manila and Hawai- Ne pointed out that both Admiral Hnnband Y. Kimnel at Hawai- and Admiral Thomas C. Hart at Manila had the original reports from Which the Washington headQuarterG sum mary was drafted.
 Both those points knew that eeT- tain Japanese ships were not locai- cd. he said.
 He added that the erroneous list ing prepared by Naval Intelligence in Washington dic not SO 10 the Pa- eiic colnmanderk.
 Defensam Net AdeQuate
 Rep. John W. Murphy. OD., Pal. questioned Wilkinson about the rel- ative security of the fleet at Pearl HarboT from a possible air attack.
 He asked whether the fleet would have been any more secure from a sneak attack at Puget Sound. Wash. or San Pedro, Cal.
 ~I'd say rather less so." wilkin- son replied. T don't think there was adequate antl-aircraft at those other ports"
 Wilkinson said that when he served with the fleet at Hawaii in May. i04i. he did not think 1t was completely secure against an air attack. He explained that the Ha- waiian defenses were not up to the level the Navy would have liked.
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(Contlnued rom Page D leaving it up to you to guess who they were. The faces that could be seen were of varied hues; corpse purple, post mortem blue, apoplexy red, and, of course, those of the wonder winter-birds" who always look healthy and comfortable no matter what the weather.
 Jack Frost was busy with his wintry artistry etching his perish able leaf-like traceries on steamy store-windows. Shoppers momentar- fly forgot the weather while gazing at the colorful Christmas displays.
 We got back toward noon-hour and it seemed to be warmer. Our friend the weatherman told us it had gone up to 19 above zero which was about degrees higher than at the same time yesterday Being cheerless guy he informed us that temperatures would remain about constant for, another two days. No snow in the offing, how ever, he added by way of feeble consolation. Yesterdays Arctic winds have skipped the city and gone wherever errant winds go, thus giving an illusion, at least, of being warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18

 armed forces from any influence of Christianity.
 Storey traced correspondence be- tween Bormann and Rosenberg in l940 and 1941 on the confiscation of church properties, particularly con- vents and monasteries. Borhmann, in his predominantly party role, furnished the link connecting the party leadership with the crimes charged to the Reich.
 It was Bormann's party chancel- lery which insisted that religious orders whose properties were seized but not formally confiscated should not be paid rent.
 Art LOOting Described
 Storey, taking up the footing of Europe's art treasures, said Nazi "plunder commandos" roamed the continent, ransacking museums for famous paintings to swell the priv ate collections of Adolf Hitler and Goering.
 He accused Goering, Rosenberg, Marshal Wilhelm Keitel, the high command, the Gestapo and the SS and SD of responsibility for the art footing.
 By March, 1922, Storey charged, Rosenberg was able to establish a library of more than 500,000 books in Frankfurt, admittedly footed from Jews throughout Europe.
 Storey said 22,000 works of art, including 5.281 paintings, were re- covered by the U. s. Army, mainly in Bavarian caverns. They now are being returned to the owners, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
More Winners
 In Democrats Contest Listed

\ partial iist of uinness in The Desnoerat's Chrixtmas Page contest uas announced today by ahe Contest Editor Tickcts foi the Leew-Peli The atcr have b&en mailed to the latest saoce9ful captestanss aa Well ax the pFettsus WtnnerS. More Wfli he announced shortly.
 The latest list includes. Thomas Doalan. g Fuller street; Mrs. Marie Hale. 56e Willow street; Patricia Kane. los Knoll street; Edgar Broul- lard. B Franklin street, Frances De Rita. IS s. Paul street; Mrs Elmer GFaveiine. % Arch street: Mrs. Elmira Payione, l0z Dixie avenue; and Donald Sacco. 2I Wall street
 Also Mrs. Jesse Porter, zs Elizabeth street; Mrs. William ]. Ryb, % Fern street; Fiorta DeLeO. l06 Wolcott street; Edna Mae Kane. IF Cherry street; Lorraine Drolet. 40 East Ib- berty street; John Lee Byrnes, IT,, I79 North Main street; and Angelo TrianO, 70 German street, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
TWO HELD FOR ATTACK

Bridgeport, Dec. 18.-Lawrence Jacqueline, 9, New Haven, was arrested today as one of two youths suspected of having tried to att tack three girls while on an auto mobile ride through Nichols last week.
 Police It. Joseph Morris said the three girls identified Jacqueline as one of their assailants, although he denied being in Bridgeport or Nichols that night. He was techn- cally charged with breach of peace and placed under $1 900 bond.
 Also held was Matthew Reynolds, q, New Haven, who allegedly ad- mitted picking up the girls in his car. One of the girls jumped out of the machine during the ride, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18

C was learned today.
 The group is seeking advice oi union lawyers in preparing iis sub- situie They do nof plan Co intro- doce e.. however. unless Congress ional action seems certain on either the Administration blll or more drastic labor legislation
 Both Senate and House Labor Committees are delaying work untl after the cohaing Congressional re- cess on the Administration blll Based On a request by Mr Truman. it would permit him 70 set up fact- finding boards whenever labor dispute threatened the national economy.
 Although all details of the pro- posed substitute have not been worked out, li would. in general. work on the same thesis as the Presidents meaSure-that ii the facts Of a dispute are common knowledge. public opinion will force the parties to get together and Set- tie their controversy.
 The substitute would not ban strikes while fact-hnding was un- der way. A 30-day no-strike pro- vision in the Administration bill has been the principal reason for labor's bitter opposition to 1t.
 In general. the substitute would merely:
 l. Set up permanent fact
 finding panel in the Department Of Labor.
 2. Authorize the board to in- vestigate the facts of labor dis pute whenever 1t is requested to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18


 old nAby alive to promote a bizarre kidnap hoax Hhich ended ulth ois- c0yery of ihc infants body ln a makeshift crypt police said today.
 The theory uhs advanced aK Bany Ronald caflank father. MM 2e Jsmes q caTian Nht vas given emergency leave from hs Paciac station 70 help !n the search. re- covered from a collapse suffered when be was reunited with his wife yesterday at a Boston Psychopathic Hospital
 cariAn told police that he had tclephoneo his wife from his West Coast station Nov. 27-the day be- fore the ~kienap" vas Frpogted to tel her that he was 10 be shipped 10 Japan within a few days.
 Hopes CroundIeSs
 The sailor said he told Mrs. Car Ian that their hopes for his dis charge In February apparently were RroundleSs because his rate as a machinist's mate was ''frozen" and he was going overseas.
 T was just telling her what the 'scuttlebutt rlimor was around the base" Carlan said, "and then l got the news the next day that the baby had been kidnapped"
 Meantime, police said that Mrs. Carlan had tried several times 10 have her husband discharged and that she was in communication with the Red Cross in another attempt at the time the baby died.
 New Clues Found
 The possibility has not been elim- mated, police said, that the infant died accidentally while 1t was hid den in the bottom of built-in china closet in the Carlan home.
 The theory that Ronnie Carlan was alive when he was first report ed kidnapped was strengthened by the story of a Chelsea High School girl who told police she saw the baby alive in his carriage three days after the date on which Mrs. Car Ian says she put the dead body into the bottom of the cupboard.
 Police also reported that a wo- man neighbor of the Carlan's played with the infant while he was in his carriage Nov. 23th, four days after Mrs. Carlan said She found the baby dead.
 Carlan COllapses Again
 Carlan sobbed uncontrollably yes- terdaly as he took his wife in his arms at the psychopathic hospital where she was admitted Saturday shortly after pleading innocent to murder charge in the death of little sRonnie who was sought as Kidnapped for Is days.
 After the interview, held before doctors and social workers, Carlan had to be assisted from the room to the hospital lobby where he col lapsed into a chair and remained there crying and staring at the floor.
 T know Rose had a tough time" he said, and would give my life not to have had it happen, but it has happened and am going to stick with her"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
SANTA VISITS DYING BOY

New Haven, Dec. 18-Santa Claus came in person to see Don- aid Di Giacomo Sunday night, and the five-years-Old boy whose life is slowly ebbing away from Leukemia-was so happy that he cOuld hardly sleep the rest of the night.
 Donald is the son of Marine Pfc. Salvatore Di GiacOm0 who was flown home on special leave iron the South Pacific several weeks ago when doctors reported there was mo hope" for the lads recovery. Because of the uncer- tainty when death might come, 1t was decided that he would have his Christmas ahead of time.
 Santa, with his red and white woody suit and long white beard, arrived at the Di Gi..comO home with a huge pack filled with toys, candy, cookies, popcorn, and even a container of lee cream. There was a Christmas tree, too, in Don- aids room.
 Donald's father said that since
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Continued from Page D emergency cabin on the ships bridge at 12:05 a. m. when the ex- plosions occurred. He first believed that the ship had been hit by a Kamikaze suicide plane, he said.
 T went out on the bridge with my feet bare with nothing much else on," McVay said.
 The officer of the deck told me that all communications on the ship were out,"- Mcvay said.
 McVay said he ordered the deck officer to determine the damage. Meantime, he said, he returned to his cabin to get his clothes.
 Orders Abandonment
 TWO to three minutes later the executive officer told me we had been badly damaged, that the ship was taking water fast, that she was down by the bow and that he thought we were finished" McVay said.
 He said he decided then to aban- don ship. He estimated he gave the order eight to 10 minutes before the ship sank.
 'McVay said he was unable to get to the radio room to make certain that a distress message was sent out because of the ships list. 
 The Mississippi River turns north NnA T&aae E4mIl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
Fire Record

A defective chimney at the home of Mrs. Anne Alauskas, 95 Arnold street, was responsible this morn- ing for a blaze that slightly dam- oged woodwork in the home. Fire men from Engine Companies and Il and Truck Company 3 under Deputy Chief Stephen Bloomfield re- sponded at 9:03 a. m.
 Two chimney fires brought out flremen yesterday. The first blaze. laid to a defective chimney, was recorded at 6:35 p. m. at the home of Richard Dunn. 234 North Main street; and the other, recorded at o00 at the home of August Farina, ( Dikeman street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
StoIin Ends
 Rest at Spo;
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(Continued from Page l) probably not until the conference ends.
 "A general exchange of views" was the only available description Of the second meeting. The three leaders were to meet again today
 No news releases" was the an- swer in all quarters. Both Byrnes and Bev.n had warned correspon- dents earlier that little news could be expected because the talks were largely explanatory.
 Western Delegates Talk
 The American and British lead- CTS had private talk before yes- terday's session With Molotov. Be- win called at Spasos House, where Byrnes is staying, before noon. Un- til Bevin arrived, Byrnes was hold ing staff conferences and hearing reports from Washington. There was no hint as to the nature of the Bevin-B -Byrnes talk.
 Bevin also conferred for a sec- ond time with Sir Reader Bullard, British ambassador to Iran, to re- view the latest developments sur rounding establishment of the AZer- Baijan autonomous government. The Iranian situation, and the presence of Allied troops there, was known to be one of the top.cs up for dis cussion with Molotov.
 Sir Ronald Campbell was under stood to be serving as liaiSon man between Bevin and the Dominions representatives, keeping Canada, Australia and New Zealand informed on developments.
 Conant III
 pr. James B. Conant, president of Harvard and atomic bomb ex- pert on Byrnes' staff, did not at- tend Mondays session. He was reported suffering from a slight cold.
 (The BEG reported an article n the Moscow publication New Times urging continued united ac- ton by the Big Three as the cornerstone Of international se- curity.
 (The BEG sad that the New Times objects to any suggestions that the Big Five powers on the Security Council of the United Nations should give up their pow CTS of veto, and 1t will have nothing to do with arguments that there can be no peace un- less there is a world government to which all states shall give up some of their sovereignty" The CBS shortwave listening post re- corded the broadcast)
 The atmosphere at the first con- ference session was reported extremely cordial. Molotov and his two guests posed for an American photographer, and the three ate q sumptuous buffet in dining hall adjoining the conference room. Molotov smiled amiably and joked as he filled his guests vodka glasses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18

do co by both the company and
 the union Involved.
 Thus. the faci-nnding procedure under the substitute would be en- tircly voluntary. The Administra- tons blil. on the other hand. would authosi1c the President to set up a fact-finding board whenever he thought the national interest de- mandcd it.
 The substitute would also differ from the Administration bill in that ii would authorize the fact-nnding board only 10 make public the facts ln a dispute it would not permit the board. as does the White Houst- backed bill. to make specific rec concentrations for settlements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
Boards ToConvene

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 to receive the nod for the appoint ment of chief when the present in- cumbent, Thomas Cavanaugh, re- tires early next year, it has been learned that he will step out of the department completely.
 Recent Changes Different
 The long list of men recently con- nected with departmental changes, including retirements and appoint ments, has no relation with tomor- rows meeting unless they are in a position to claim physical disability.
 The anxiety of some of the mem- bers to be retired before January IS to escape the age and service re- uuirements included ill the new pension bill. To be compelled to re- main in service longer than the present 25 years expected of a fire man is likely to impose hardShips on some.
 It. Joseph McEvoy at the last meeting of the Police Department filed his request for retirement. There is at least score of police men who wish to be retired, but whether they are in position to satisfy the boards demand for a certificate of physical disability IS another question.
 Board Varies On Bremen
 A number of firemen with 25 years of service also have asked for retirement, but merely fulfilling the minimum number of years of service Is apparently no longer acceptable as an excuse to be relieved of serv- ices. According to all reports a fireman with 25 years of service to his credit may be retired on re- quest, but the board has taken a different attitude on this matter.
 There will be no end of specula- tion until the meetings tomorrow afternoon as to the number or iden- tity of the boys who are going to get desired Christmas presents, the right to become inactive as far as fire-fighting is concerned. AS for the number interested in pro- motions and who are making every effort to be included "in" the fav- ored list, they will most likely be compelled to wait until after New Year. No promotions are on the agenda for tomorrow's meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
Churches Announce
 Winter Ernber Days

It was announced in the Catholic churches of the city Sunday that winter ember days would be ob- served Wednesday, Friday and Sat- urday of this week, in preparation for the feast of Christmas. Dis- pensations which were in order dur ing the war have ended aSd these days except for laboring classes who may eat meat at one meal are days of fast and abstire'---
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
ASKS FOR HELP

Hartford, Dec. 18-(UP)-Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin today called upon three state agencies to make available building materials to ease the states acute housing shortage.
 In letters to Willard B. Rogers, chairman of the State Development Commission; John M. Dove, State comptroller, and A. Raymond Kien- holz, State Forester for the State Park and Forest commission, the governor asked their help.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
TUNNEY ENTERS BUSINESS

Stamford, Dec. 18-Former worlds heavyweight champion Gene Tun- ney today had entered the building business. Tunney was listed as pres ident of the newly incorporated Stamford Building Company.
 Recently discharged from the Navy in which he instructed in phy- sical education as a lieutenant com- mander, Tunney said, I have just spent five years in the Navy build ing men; and now want to spend as much of my available time as possible constructing homes"
 Arthur M. Starck, president of the Unique Window Sash Company of New Yorh and a neighbor of Tun- ney's was listed as secretary-treas- urer and general manager of the new company, and John J. Ryan of New York was listed as the third incorporator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
TRUCK SLIPS BRAKE

Stratford, Dec. IS. (UP)-A trailer truck, owned by the Roger Sherman Transfer Co.,, East Hartford, slipped its brakes today and rolled down hill, knocking down 30 feet of iron fence bordering St. Michaels Cemetery.
 The truck driver, Franklin L. Rendering, Hartford, told police he had parked the truck while he crossed the roadway to inquire di- rectionS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
Youth Caught in Act of Burglary

Attempting to enter the rear dooi oi the MeSser LockSnith Co. 207 East Main street, l5-year-old youth was apprehended about 7:30 p. m. yesterday by Patrolman Prank Pelser. Officer Pelser said that he discovered the cellar door open. In- vestigating further. he said. he came upon the youth in the act of trying to pick the lock on an upstairs door
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
Fronco-Americons Plan for Netu Years

It was announced yesterday b. Albert Poulin, chairman of the ar arrangements committee of tn, Franco American Social Club tha. plans have been completed for thu New Years Eve party which vii be held Dec 3l, at 8:30.
 Members of the committees are. Raymond Pepin, secretary; Mrs. Romeo Dumochel, treasurer; Mrs. Wilfred Bernier and Mrs Rose Veillette, ticket committee; and Patrick Doyon, Rene Archambault John Martel, Mrs. Beatrice Le. Blanc, Mrs. John Martel, Mrs Louis LeClerc, and Fred Massicotte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
NEW BARRACKS PLANNED

Killingworth, Dec. 18-(UP)-A new State Police barracks, to re- place the rented quarters at Vest brook, will be built here as soon as materials are available, State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey said today. The proposed building will be of Colonial archi- lecture and will house 35 officers and will be located on route 80 near the Killingworth Circle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
SOCIALITE DIES

Stamford, Dec. 18-UP)-The body of Mrs. Spencer P. Bedell, Jr., 38, was found in an automobile at the garage of her home. Death was due to carbon monoxide poison ing, according to the medical ex- aminer. She was the socialite daughter of Alfred E. Luders, local shipbuilder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18

day "cooling-off" period before a strike could be called.
 Bugas revealed that Ford now employs l04.0O0 persons, 88,000 of them in the Detroit area, and that it's present production rate is 46,- 500 units month. Ford is pointing toward peak monthly output of 10000 units in l946.
 The company negotiator did not disclose how many hourly-paid em- ployes would be affected by the l5- cent pay increase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
Mans Death
 Being PrObed

Polhce aFV Investigating death of an unidentified man uhnae body was Uncovered shartiy aftex noon Co the var of the Grady Block at eS1 Bank strcsI
 DT. Edward H KiFschhaum. medical examiner. was notified md uent e Che scene to deter mine the cAuse of death.
 LA Ernekt Pakui and Sgt ChaFtes AcWeeney ef ths Detec- nvev Bureau are conducting ths police Investigating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
AGED MAN BURNED

Willimantic, Dec. 18 - (UP)- George B. Potter, Il, was burned to death in his apartment last night after he fell asleep while smoking in bed and the mattress caught fire. He was alone in the apartment at the time of the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
s7oo TAKEN IN BURGLARY

Fairfield, Dec. 18- Thieves broke into the Howard Johnson estaurant on the Boston Post Road during the night and took $700 from the office safe, according to a complaint filed with police to- day.
 Access was gained by placing a five-foot ladder against the side of the building and breaking 8 window
 Nearly two years ago the res taurant was robbed of $l 300 and a former employe was imprisoned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
MAN FALLS DOWN

Bridgeport, Dec. 18- John w. Adams, 60, who fell 15 feet down an elevator shaft in the Staples Build ing, was in a critical condition to- day at Bridgeport Hospital.
 Presuming that the elevator cage was on the ground floor level, Adams opened the gate and fell into the pit, according to police. He sustained a possible fractured spine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
DENY WORKERS PAY

Towne Manufacturing Co. filed an appeal today from a ruling of the State Unemployment Compensation Commissioner which granted job less insurance to 279 office workers who refused to cross picket lines and return to work.
 The company claimed that their refusal to cross the lines, although they were not on strike. constituted sympathy strike and that they were not entitled to unemployment benefits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
UNTIMELY HOLDUP

Bridgeport, Dec. 18. (UP)-The temperature was near zero when two bandits held up James Collins, 47, near his home late last night and robbed him of his overcoat, wrist watch and $35. Collins said he thought one of the men held gun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
Police BeIieUe:
CdrLan Mother Attempted To Keep Husb0nd in U. s.

Chelsea. Mass, Dec ls-(UPl-Her desperate desire to get her Japan-bound sailor husband of the Navy may have driver young Mrs Rose CaFlan hide her sonth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
Oppose Truman
OPPose Trunaon
 House SoLons Prepare Standby Labor Bill

Washington Dec. lS-(UP)-House foes of the admin isratons facthndng Labor Bill preparing standby substitute designed be acceptable to organized labor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
City Move Fiqhter Plane

A "taker" for the Navy fighter plane on the Green was sought to- day by the Waterbury War Finance committee. which wants to give it away for use at technical or trade school.
 A possibility that place for 1t may be found at Leavenworth High school was reported. Use of the plane at the proposed trade school in this city also has been suggested.
 The trade school in Putnam, where courses in aircraft mechanics are given, has also been mentioned as possible receiver"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18
Ne1us Of Connecticut

he had been told several days ago that Santa would pay him an early visit, the boy had thought of nothing else"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-18

The first railroad in the United States had wooden rails capped with thin iron strips.
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Novy Reports Erroneous

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