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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
CheesecQke Photo Hit

Washington. Jan. 3l-(UP)--News- papers were criticized today for lurid or joking treatment of crime and sex news and for printing "s.- , duct!ye" advertising and cheese cake" photographs by a speaker at the family life conference at Catho- lie University.
 William C. Smith. assistant sec retary of the National Council of Catholic men. told the conference that many publishers had adopted the code of the national organiZa- ticn for decent literature but that many publications still were flooding homes with downright wicked" ma terial.
 He denounced perfume advertise menLs. "the whole air of which, 1t would appear. k to lead the wearcr Into circumstances where she can be more easily seduced."
 "The almost lewd descriptions of women's undergarments is another unfortunate thing in modern adver- tislng." Smith added.
 Smith said some rnagazln,s seem Co be trying to see how far they can @ in the matter of portraying near ly nude women aS 0eductlvely as possible"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 3l.-(UP)-- Rep. John E. Russell, R., Lyme, in- troduced a bill in the house today to create a Connecticut Trust Fund, Inc, capitalized at $25 ,000, 900 to provide employment, promote eco homie stability and create oppor- tunities for new business in the state.
 Under the proposed bill, 5000 900 shares of stock with par value of $5 would be issued for public pur- chase. The corporation would be administered by five trustees ap- pointed by the governor.
 Further, Russell proposed the creation of Connecticut State Home and Farm Finance Corpora tion, to be concerned with aiding persons wanting homes and farms. This corporation would be author ized to borrow up to $l0,O00,000. A companion bill suggested that a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Liouor Amendments
 Offered At Hartford
Sixteen Changes Proposed in Senate By Senator Matt thew Avitabe of New Britain; $25,OOO, 900 Fund
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state commission be appointed to study and report to the governor on securing partial tax exemptions for small homes and farms, partic- ularly homes assessed for not more than $6500 and farms at $7500
 A fourth bill by Russell recom- mended creation within the Con- necticut development commission division to encourage establishments of cooperativcs throughout the state for all business activities. It would be supervised by full-time paid director.
 Other bills offered In the house proposed:
 William P. Smith as Litchlield county commissioner.
 Establishment of a civil service commission at NorWalk.
 A $240 GOO bond issue for trade school at Danbury, and authority for the City of Danbury to issue $50000 airport improvement bonds.
 Creation of state port author ity.
 A $150000 armory at Milford.
 Appointment of William A. Kelly as judge, and Norris k. Pierson as associate judge at Daren.
 Appointment of William H. Cable as judge, and Francis J. Culhane as associate judge at Danbury.
 Sixteen liquor amendments came into the senate, introduced by Sen. Matthew J. Avitabile D. New Brit ain. Mainly they recommended ar- rest of minors, rather than liquor pcrmittees. who purchase liquor: compelling all persons to show G certificate of age before being served liquor; salo of liquor to sol- diers IS years and older; allowing standup drinking on Sundays; per- mitting employment of Waitresses and female professional entertain CTS in taVerns after 10 D. m; and issuance of liquor permits to meet special emergencies or needs"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

Public willingness to save instead of to spend is reflected i'll year-end reports of the National Association of Mutual Savings Banks, which showed new record levels for these institutions, operating in IT states, and holding the largest accumula- tion of small capital ever brought together by one group of banking institutions Last December 3l, de- DositS in these mutual institutions amouned to $l3,33l ,810,630 an un- paralleled increase for a year of $1, ,624, ,785 ,582.
 In it's summary of the 100 largest mutual savings banks the BoWery Savings Bank of New York city IS No. with deposits of $535,444,72l. The Waterbury Savings Bank is credited with deposits of $52 987, ,73l and 1t ranks 55th in the standing. Society for Savings In Hartford with $4D, ,7O5 ,36l stands first in Connecti- cut and 30th in nation.
 This continued gain in savings Is the measure of public assistance in the fight against imitation, it's aid 70 the government and a provision for the future" said Isaac w. Roberts, president of The Philadelphia Say ing Fund Society and president of the National Association. "I'hc patri- Otic response of so many millions ol Americans is q tribute to the na- tional spirit. Now. let all of us pre- pare to utilize our accumulation oI small savings in the best possible way for the nation and ourselves in the peace time to come"
 The status Of mutual savings bank assets kept balance with deposits. amounting to $14,8l2,65l ,l97 last De- cember 3l, an increase Of $l l.769,8l9,- 529 for the year. The gain in de- poSits and assets exceeded any pre- vious figures. 4 break down of deposits showed that at the ycar-end mutual savings banks had SIS. 29i ,702,785 in "regu. lar accounts" This balance excluded all special purpose accounts" such as Christmas Clubs, school savings, and similar account. Tine average deposit in regular account" rose to $99071, also a record, and the average deposit for all types of &C., counts was $8l6.84.
 The public will to save waS further emphasized by q substantial gain in new accounts, the total number at the year-end being l6,32l ,229. an ex- pansion in 1944 numbering 609O18 i accounts --- likewise 9 record
 While accounts were rising to new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Army Creates Crime Office

Washington, January 3l. -- CUP) -- A war crimes section has been created in the office Of the Army Judge Advocate General and is now in full operation gathering evidence against German and Japanese war criminals, 1t was learned today.
 It presumably will seek to punish such war criminals as the Germans who killed American prisoners re- gently, the Japanese who perpe- trated the death march" from Ba- taan and the executioners of the Doolittle flyers.
 The new section will compile dosiers on individual perpetrators of atrocities against American na- tionals such as Filipinos and U. S. civilians as well as members Of our armed forces. high Army official disclosed. The agency was set llI in the War Department by agree ment with the State and Navy De- 1 partments, which will cooperate 1T It's work.
 Created at ;he direction of Secre- tary of Waf Henry l.. Etimson, the war crimes section Is headed bJ Brig Gen. John M. Weir. who acted as assistant trial judge advocate general at the trial Of the eight NaZi saboteurs landed by German U- boats.
 Creation of the new office indl- cated the United States was pre- pairing to deal with war criminals on It's own in the event efforts at cooperative action with other United Nations fail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Neus or
 Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 31-(UP)- The Supreme Court today held that a lower court conviction of former Middlesex County Deputy Sheriff Oke Segerberg on charge Of in- decent assault was in error and or dcrcd his discharge from custody.
 Segcrbcrg was sentenced by Su- perior Court Judge Charles J. Me- Laughlin Oct. II, 1943 to four to seven years h prison for allegedly aSsaulting an eight-yearS- girl.
 The higher court held that while Judge Mclaughlin admitted as tes- timony statements made by the child to Investigators, the girl was not allowed to take the witness stand because of her youth and the defense was deprived of cross examination.
 Her disqualification" said the opinion, prevented use by the trier of tests vital in determining tho truth of falsity of the charges made. The court had no opportunity to ! observe her aS she told her story, to pass on her credibility and to her own and not q rehearScd state ment. Tn cases Of this character, determine whether her story was the court itself often finds 1t nc- ccsSary to take part in the exam ination in order to satisfy Itself on certain essential points. This could not be done here"
 !! Hartford. Conn, Jan. 3l--OUPD- Kenneth P. Gregg. Sr.. Hartford resigned today as deputy managing director of the Connecticut Develop ment Commission to reengage in private practice in industrial en- Vinacring and economic research He plans to open offices In Wash ingtOn, New York and Hartford. Gregg joined the commission when it was organized in 1930 as q technical director in charge Of research. planning and industrial development. A successor will not bf appointed immediately. it was said
 East HaddaD. Jan. 3l-UP)-A ruptured spleen. sustained in q coasting accident. caused the death of five-years-old Jerome Boardman late last night. The boy was injured when he fell from his sled and rolled against rock on the road way.
 Windsor, Jan. 3l-CUPJ Police called by nclghbors. broke into the home of 83-years-oid James Curry last night and found him in criti- cal condition from exposure. Hc died enroute to a hospital. Curry had been alone in the unheateo house.
 Hartford, Conn. Jan. 3l-(UPD - Former Republican State senator Wayne Robison, 63, died suddenly ai hi, home last night. He was treas. urCr of the party's town committed for nearly I7 years and president oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
ONE FOR TIE BOOKS

Berlin. N. H.. January 31. - (UP) Russian forces today were re- ported within 58 miles of Berlin. Germany.
 That is the approximate distance between Moscow. Vt, and Berlin. N. Fl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
RICHARD DURKIN
 RITES HELD TODAY

Naugatuck, Jan. 3i--Warden Leo P. Brophy and Town Committee Chairman Daniel J. Callahan head ed Democratic delegation to the funeral of Richard J. Durkin. 78. 27 Highland avenue, who died Mon day at his home. MT Durkin was a member of the board of welfare and of the board of tax review and was former representative.
 The funera! was held this morning at 8:30 from the Mccarthy funeral home, 2l Cedar street, to St Fran . cis' church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

cago hotel room. But according to Chinese custom, centuries old and more deeply rooted than :" religious tenet, not matter now far a Chi nese may wander from his native land, his bones must be returned to his ancestral home 50 that his soul may be at peace through eternity with those of his ancestors.
 The fact that Wong had no mGAUy and was in debt when he died made no difference to his friends who buried him with prop CT pomp and ceremony, including q procession to the cemetery in long, shiny limousines.
 Candy Based Sorrow At the importing house there was plate filled, with small piece of candy and ate it, thereby also a book. Tn normal times the plate would have contained bits Of Chinese brown sugar which is not available now. Each friend took a piece of cnady and at 1t, thereby sWectening and eraSing the bitter ness caused by the death of a friend
 In the book they signed theil names and the amount Of money each would contribute toward the $336 required for a proper funeral Soon they also had an additional $45 to pay for n headstore in- scribed with Chinese symbols.
 No speeches or prayers were ut tcred-Only Chinese hail and fare well, then the procession strated toward the cemetery. The grave was banked with flowers, including large blanket tied with orchids from the Kuomintang, the Chinese National party, which sent three mourncrs from Chicago.
 Nickel for Each M0urner
 A man holding paper bag stood near the grave. Each mourner filed past and took from the bag nickel wrapped in small piece of white paper This was Il good | luck omen Without word spoken the body Of Chester Wong was buried to await reunion with hia ancestors
 Shipping the body to China Is expensive, so friends of the de- ceased will follow the usual cuS- tom here to wait 10 years after death to eXhumc the body. The | bones will be sent to the homeland in metal box, marked with the identity of the departed and the death and health certificates needed to permit removal from this coun- try attached.
 Wealthy Chinese in peacetime usually start back to China when they feel death approaching SC they may die at home; others hay ing enough money make arrange mentS for shipment of the body soon after death. The latter process costs about $700, whereas shipping the bones costs only SAP.
 Once in every l5 years inc Chi ncsc Consolidated Benevolent Assn gathers the bones of it's dead mem bers throughout the United State' and arranges shipEcat C China That was last done in 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
9 o'clock. Burial was in St. Jame,

o'clock. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
 Rev. George Dunn celebrated the Mas Rev. Joseph KOchunas was deacon and Father Taylor was sub deacon.
 The state was represented by State Sen. William A. Painter and Rcpa. Joseph V Rosko and Daniel J Walsh Warden Leo J. Brophy and Burgess Crcslo KlimaszewSki , represented the borough board and Supt. Leo Scully the board of char tiles.
 Bearers were: Peter F. Meegan Hugh McSherry. Harold Murtha James Brennan and Thomas and James Petit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
TELLS THE STORY

Portland. Me. CUP)-Add appro- priate names: Dyer & Dyer, Inc, is the firm name of . Portland cleansing concern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Milwaukee Chinese Bury Wong
 With Pomp Though He Died Broke

MILWAUKEE 3(UP)-Chester Chinese lived the long trail which will him reunion with his ancestors.
 Mwaukecs Chinese community held funeral for the ST.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

Gold mined in the Philippines in- creased from 1S,OO0. 900 iD 1882 to over e30, ,000, 600 in 1olO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
To Present Bill

Rep Joseph Rosko will present d bill to the General Assembly this week proposing Dr. William But Ter for deputy judge. The same bill will recommend appointment of Atty. Martin l.. Cainc as judge of the borough court.
 pr Butler, local dentist, has never held political office in the past He is well known and was 4 prominent athlete at the Nauga- tuck high school in his youth.
 Sen. William A. Painter plans to submit a bill asking for reappoint- ment of the present judge and dep uty judge. Thomas Neary and John JCncS.
 Collision
 No injuries resulted Tuesda' morning when a state police car hi the rear Of school bus on Ne2 Haven road.
 The bus, owned by Lionel LeClail street, WAS operated by Peter Sab aluskas of Prospect road. The po' lice car was driven by Trooper Ralph Dereiene of the Bethany barrcakS.
 The car hit the rear of the bui after IL rounded turn. Damage was reported slight and no arres was made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

the Robison & Powers. Inc, road builders and manufacturers of as phalt
 
 Hartford, Conn, Jan. 3l--lUP)-' The Farmers Production Credit As- sociation held it's anual convention today to discuss cooperative credits and postwar agriculture. The con vention was presided over by Presi- dent L. E. Gran. of Melr0se.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

Buy War BOnds & Stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Promoted

Gladys J. Borne has been pro- noted from second class yaoman to yeOman first class in the WAVES, it was learned this morning She is stationed in Washington and is the daughter of Alfred Borne, Bccbc street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Inductees Left Today


 A small group of inductees from Sclective Service Board IA, left here this morning for the induc- ton center, New Haven, where they will begin their duties with the armed forces. They will be assigned to various training camps.
 Chairman Harris Whittemore. Jr., of the board, read the roll call and gave instructions.
 Harold F.. Chittenden presented the inducteeS with Rotary club gifts. Best wishes of citizens were eX- tended by Warden Leo J. Brophy who expressed the hope the war would soon be over and they with other members of the armed forces would return home soon.
 The Red Cross cantcen committee composed by Mrs, Howard Peet and Mrs. ODonnell served coffe and donuts Many relatives and friends witnessed the departure of the young men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Borough Policemen Planning
 Brilliant Social Function
Plans Not Vet Made as to Substitutes for That Night Sgt. Anthony Farrar Is Publicity Chairman No
 Charge for Service Men or Women
NAuGATUcK
Corr.UpOnaent. Larry shepley-PhOns NaugAtuek SSA

Aid society VIII nolo lLS monthly meeting, and on the 14th Circles A and c will hold their Valentine luncheon bridge.
 Miss Avery's Talk
 Miss Eunice Harriet Avery will talk about present-day conditions in India in the fifth lecture of her winter series which will be heard at the Congregational parish house, Monday at 3:45 D. m.
 Among the questions which Miss Avery will discuss are: What does India mean to us?" and What and Who is a race question:"
 The Naugatuck Woman's Club are joining with the Naugatuck Wom- ems Study Club in sponsoring this Avery lecture as an expression of courtesy on the part of the program committee of the two clubs. A large attendance is anticipated.
 Delegates to Missionary Meeting
 About 25 delegates will attend the annual missionary meeting Of the Hartford district to be held in Salem Lutheran Church, February 2l. A committee to service the supper at the meeting was named Monday night by the Womens Mission So- ciety at the home of Mrs Willis O.. Peterson, AZ Quinn street.
 The committee includes Mrs. Victor Rohs, Mrs. Justine Olson, Mrs. Henry Carlson, Mrs. Elmer Sanford, Mrs. John Gisslander and Miss Vivien Anderson.
 The meeting will start at 2.30 D. m. with supper scheduled for 6:30 D. m.
 Mrs. Harry Carlson, Mrs. Willis Peterson and Miss Vivien Anderson were named to complete plans for a mission program in the church hall February 9. Mrs Carlson, Mrs. w. R. Frendberg and Mrs. Victor Rohs will be delegates to the Hartford dis trict conference March 2l
 This meeting will be held in Port land.
 Bond Donated
 A $500 dollar War Bond was donated by the Women's Study Club to the Howard Whittemore Memorial Li- brary on the occasion of their 50th anniversary, 1t was reevaled today.
 The society's gift was presented as memorial to one of its founders, the late Mrs John H. Whithmore, who took an active interest in the library.
 The society observed it's 50th an- niversary last year but the gift had not hiterto been announced
 Mortgage to he Burned
 Invitations have been mailed to clergy in this section to attend the burning of the mortgage on St. He'd wigs church February II, Rev. s. F Nalewajk, pastor, announced today A banquet will be served at 6:3( D. m. at Polish Falcon hall anc talks and entertainment are plan ned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

The Congregational church has announced several events on It's calender for tho month of Pebru-
 ary. On Feb. 6. Miss Avery will give her fifth lecture, India Re- '.wtD on HerBelf.'' On Feb. [, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

Hartford, Conn. Jan. 3l-(UPJ J-- Former Republican State senator Wayne Roblson. 03, died suddenly at h.l home last night. He was treas
 urCr of the party's town committee for nearly 17 years and president of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

Plans are nearing completion for card party of the auxiliary of Naugatuck pot. American Legion. which will be held Feb. 2 at Pyth- ian hall. it was announced today. The party will follow a business meeting.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

night guest Tuesday Of the Bob
Christensen family in Kennewick.
Mrs. Tyacke is visiting at present
in Vancouver, Wn. The Tyacke's
have property interests here and
are former residents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wooden
were guests Monday of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. L. Henson n Prosser.
ATTEND MEETING
Mrs. Rodney Travis, Mrs. E.
J. Christen and Mrs. Guy Travis
attended the meeting of the Pros
ser Woman's club Thursday after
noon. This was the last meeting
of the current club year. The
topic for next years study is
'The Pacific Rim in q Changing
World" and some interesting
plans and programs are. being
planned by the committees.
Mrs. Tom Speck was q guest
Tuesday at the Guy Travis home.
Guests Sunday Of the Specks were
Leroy Crosby Of Rattlesnake and
Miss Rayta Blakely Of Kiona.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

Bethlehem Lutheran Church
The Church Of the Lutheran Hour
u. e. Xauth, PaSto1
Mr.. p. MoOllo1, Pa1ochial School
Teacher.
S1d and Benton St., Phone SSl
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
PROCLAMATION

the conservation OF our resources
is required for the future devel-
opment of the nation.
THEREFORE, I, Carol Pratt,
mayor of the City Of Kennewick,
do hereby designate the week Of
April 28-May 6 as Fire Prevention
Cleanup Week and call upon all
departments of the city, its COM
mercial organizations, civic and
women's clubs, schools, churches,
boys and girls clubs, and all
other associations, and our people
in general to take an active part
in this constructive program for
community Improvement and ma
tional cooperation to insure Vic
tory.
In testimony whereof I hereby
sign my name and Seal of Office
this oath day of April, 1915.
CAROL PRATT, mayor.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Western Horse Heaven

Mrs. Irwin Fouch, assisted by
Mrs. Winifred Christian and Mrs.
Ray Anderson, was hostess Wed
nesday to the local Economies
club. DR.. John Snyder OF Pull
man and Mrs. Gladys Bolon pre-
scented material for the afternoon
study period on landscaping. The
May meeting win be at the home
Of Mrs. Dennis Henson In Pros
ser, with Mrs. Harold Heady and
Mrs. Ester Perrault assisting.
SEATTLE VISITOR
Edward Tyacke Of Seattle was
a visitor here last week at the
home of his brother Louis, and
family. Mr.. Tyacke was an over
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

Know All Men BY These Presents
That:
WHEREAS, the United States
and our Allies are engaged In q
supreme effort to maintain the
high standards fundamental to
a free people, and
WHEREAS, the greatest pos
sible output in food and supplies
is necessary for final Victory, and
WHEREAS, the lives and prop
erty of our people and our war
production program are endan-
gered by fire caused by the clut-
tered conditions in homes, fac
tories, alleys and streets, and
WHEREAS, the general health
and welfare of our citizens de-
pend upon wholesome surround
ings arising from good clean iv-
ing conditions, and
WHEREAS, unity Of effort in
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Eastern Firms
Eve Northwest

One eastern firm out Of every
three either has definite plans
to expand in the Pacific North
west or is making serious study
of the regions industrial POSSIBLE
tiles, according to the experience
of II. w. Derry, new industries
manager for Pacific Power &
Light company, just back from an
extensive trip through the in-
dustrial east.
OF the 1875 firms he called upon
to tell the story Of the Columbia
basin, Is are definitely going
ahead with Pacific Northwest de-
velopment plans and 81 are max
ing studies of the field, Derry
reported.
'"The war production record Of
the Northwest has opened the
eyes Of many fasteners" he said,
land more and more firms are
beginning to wonder If it isn't
time they began thinking about
coming out here"
Already familiar with the re-
gion's wealth Of low-cost electric
power, industrialists asked him
more questions about the size and
character Of the Pacific Northwest
market than any other one sub
ject, Derry reported.
Possibilities for adapting old
products to the western market
and for developing new products
from the available. raw materials
were also uppermost in mind.
Prospective industries range
from the manufacture Of wooden
toys to thermo-plastics, and from
breakfast cereals to farm ma
chinery, according to Derry.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

Divine services Sunday ct 1900
A. N. Sunday School at 1000
A. N. Choir rehearsal every
Wednesday evening at 500 p. N.
Walther League every Thursday
evening at 500 p. NJ. Tune In on
"The Lutheran Hour" every Sun.