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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23

sentencing OF Pvt.
Henry Weber, q, of
Vancouver, Wash.
to hanging for re-
fusal to bear arms
in a drill w a S
changed to life i'm
prisonment at hard
labor.
AS Weber's wife
said that his deep
personal conviction
against killing in
xxyor should hoxyo on
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23

The general, it seems, does all
the talking for the MacArthurs!
When Mrs. Macarthur was
asked to comment on her re-
action to the fall of Manila, her
aide said she couldn't alter her
policy of public silence without
permission from general head
quarters = meaning Macarthur
himself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23
Income Drops

Class / railroads of the United
States in the year ended Deem
Der 81, 1914, had an estimated net
income, after interest and rentals,
of $500, 600, 900 according to reports
filed by the carriers. The decrease
in net railway operating income in
1914 compared with 1943 was 1875
per cent, with the drop ascribed to
increased wages growing out of adj
justments made in 1943 but in some
cases not effective until 1914, and
higher prices of fuel, materials and
supplies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23
PACIFIC:
Manila in Flames

Overwhelmed by American forces
moving from the north, and
squeezed by other U. S. units NOV
ing in from the south, Jap defend
ers of Manila destroyed all bridges
over the Pasig river dividing the
city in two and put the business dis
trict to the torch.
AS the Manila business districts
reinforced concrete, streamlined
and air conditioned buildings bill
lowed in flame, winds blowing in
from the bay spread the fire, fore
ing the removal of freed prisoners
and internees by truck to outlying
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23
WORK OR FIGHT:
Bill Bucked

Still strongly opposed by labor
and industry, the administrators
work or fight" bill forcing men be-
tween Is and As to accept essential
jobs or face induction or fine and
Imprisonment received close SEN
ate consideration after house pas
sage.
AS the solons took up the bill, the
AFL's executive council meeting in
Miami, Fla, declared that no
actual manpower shortage existed,
but that some plants were boarding
labor to keep up production costs
and allow them a greater percent
age of profit, and contracts were
being let in tight labor areas while
establishments were forced to lay
off help in others. The ALL recon-
mended a substitute under which
boarded labor would be drafted.
Claiming that only 100000 work.
ers were needed, the National Asso-
citation Of Manufacturers said that
voluntary cooperative efforts of in
dustry, labor and government had
largely been successful in recruit
ing needed help, and said that lower
employment ceilings in unessential
plants could FLUSH OUT surplus
workers. Reductions in absenteeism,
elimination of wasteful labor prac-
tees and shifting of skilled help
would serve to draw the most from
available nanpower, the NAM said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23
COURT-MARTIAL:
Stirs Nation

In a case that stirred nationwide
interest and created a furry on the
floor of the U. S. senate, the army's
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23
Existence Of
Fish Menoced

achievements Of his profession. But
his colleagues sometimes outrun
their zeal and he appears perturbed
lest postwar public works activities
threaten our lakes and rivers, their
natural beauty and all that is in
them.
What he is fighting is the kind of
engineering activity, stimulated by
grants-in-aid from the federal gov
eminent, which will damage the wa
terways and their inhabitants, flora
and fauna. On the other hand, he Is
all for the encouragement Of con-
structive construction which will
work in the opposite direction.
He thinks we have overdone the
damm4ng; he questions the economy
of reclaiming land at a great capital
cost per acre with certain irrigation
projects. These, Reid opines, like
wise often destroy fish by cutting
them of from their spawning
grounds. He mentions the dams In
the Columbia river which, he says,
threaten ten million dollar annual
salmon take.
That is the effect Of hydromania
resulting from well-intentioned and
unselfish but unwise use of the engi-
neering art. He points out that any
thing which kills fishes and inter-
feres with the nations wildlife is in
terfering with one of the nations
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23
Was ling on Die
Calls 'Hydromdnid Threat
To j. 5. Wafer Resources
Expert Charges Disregard for Natural Values
In Engineering Projects; Sees Danger
To Wid-Life Especially Acute.
WNU Service, Union Trust Building,
Washington, d. C.
BY BAUKHAGE
vesUs Analyst and Commentator.

WNU Service, Union Trust Building,
Washington, ID. C.
As the prospects Of fat public
works budgets for the postwar area
arise on the Washington scene, the
planners, big and little, rush up to
drop their pet blueprints into the
hopper.
Recently, I witnessed the prelimi-
naries Of counter-balancing move,
something that might be called a
prophylactic effort to save some Of
the beneficiaries Of governmental
projects from being killed by too
much kindness. This effort is en-
bodied in bill presented by Rep.
Karl Mundt of South Dakota, and I
heard sort Of informal preview of
some of the testimony that will be
offered before the committee on riv-
ers and harbors In its behalf.
The bill is H.R. $40 and it deals
with protection against pollution of
the country's waterways. It was in
the course of the preview discussion
that I heard another affection,
''hydromania," a cure for which
may be harder to find. It Is said to
result from "overindulgence in dam
ming" It Is not mentioned in the
Mundt bill but the connection is OBJ
vious.
The purpose Of Mr.. Mundt's meas
ure is as follows:
"To prevent pollution Of the wa
tiers of the United States and to cor
rect existing water pollution as a
vital necessity to public health, eco
nomic welfare, healthful recreation,
navigation, the support Of invalu-
able aquatic life, and as a logical
and desirable postwar public works
program"
AS say, Mr.. Mundt doesn't men,
ton hydromania in his bill, but one
Of his close friends who had much
to do with writing the legislation has.
He is Kenneth Reid, executive Sec
rotary Of the Isaac Walton league.
Since the proposed legislation has
also to do with the problem of pro-
tecting our piscatorial and aquatic
life, I want to quote few Of Mr..
Reds observations on one kind Of
''killing with kindness" which fire.
quently accompanies over-generous
government spending.
Mr.. Reid I should call ''hydro-
phile," for he ardently pleads the
case for what he refers to as "the
orphan stepchild" of our natural re-
sources-water. Conservation Of the
land is pretty well understood but
water, says Mr.. Reid, ''has been
damned and diverted, drained and
polluted, stolen and wasted, with ut
ter disregard Of existing natural
values, with bland unconcern for it's
biological functions and its public,
aquatic and recreationa1 values"
From the early days Of our ma
ton down to the present time" he
continues (and this is where hydro
mania comes in), "water has run
the gauntlet Of horde of engineers
whether private or governmental,
makes no difference) who see in a
running stream or a sparkling lake
only the material uses to which the
water can be put"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23

Port Card brings two pairs beautifully
hand decorated Salt and Pepper Shakers.
Pay postman 81, plus postage. MICHELE
STUDIOS, Box "a, Allenhurst. New Jersey.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23

GET MORE WEAR out Of your work
shoes. Send self-addressed, stamped en-
velope for particulars. FRED MANLEY,
81B University Ave-, Palo Alto. California
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-02-23

CIGARS, FIFTEEN CENT SIZE, fifty In
box, sent postpaid any address in U. B:
$3.50 cash with order. No CO DIS. General
Products Company (U-S), Albany, Georgia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
ON UsB TIcoNDRRonAI

Three men from the Waterbury area are. serving aboard the car- rters UsS Tlconderoga, part of the powerful Pacitlc Fleet now engaged in occupying Japan. The men are i:
 Edward A. Lovfinovics, fS, NM f3c. Fern Hill road, WatertoWn; Herbert 2. Johansorly 24, RpMf fSc, Falls avenue, OakviIle, and John F. Krunglevich, MAGl2c, 9 Poplar street, Waterbury,
 Under the 0peratfoual control of Admiral William 2. Halsey, USN, the Ticonderogs, with IS other airs craft carriers, ,12 battleships, six es- cort carriers. 20 cruisers and more than 200 other .. s. ships. IS help- ing take over control of the Japs' big naval bases.
 The Ticonderoga participated in the gigantic carrier raid against the Jap naval base at Kure and other installations on the Japanese home island of Honsi1u during two-day raid prior to the Japanese surren- der.
 The nattop's fighters and bombers swooped in on their targets, which included one of Japan,s few remain ing battleships, the Hyuga. Severely damaged and left burning after sev- eral explosions, the vessel later was found to have sunk.
 Several times during the two day raid enemy planes approached the formation but were driven of by the lighter cover overhead which succeeded in knocking down nine of the attacking enemy planes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
WonderIust
 Tempts Youth

Everett, Mass, Sept. l1-(UP)- Herbert Marsinelli, Il, who for two months lived on peanuts and slept on benches on Boston Common, was missing today after being home only 24 hours.
 The brown-eyed youngster who was found sleeping under a bench on the Common Sunday disap- peared for the second time yester- day while enroute to school His parents could give no reason for his disappearances.
 The boy told police when found the first time that he begged pea nuts from other children who were feeding the squirrels and pigeons on the Common. He said he ran away because he liked living out in the open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11

Editors Note: This Is one Of . series of articles written by MT. Hope while he was in Europe and which were delayed in transit.
 Paris If you want to get any, thing done in Paris you have to think you know the right people. We had broadcast this evening and I had to get my suit press ed. ct was so wrinkled yesterday, Ruth DenaS picked it up and played two choruses of 'Tico Tico' before she found out it wasn't her accordion.) But when inquired about 1t, all got was a large, polite, French horse-laugh. Then carefully explained to the valet in broken French, while he list- ened in broken English, that had to have the suit back right away because l was having cocktails with De Gaulle. It was back in ten minutes with Q knife-edge crease!
 We cid our final show today at the Olympia Theater after the broadcast. Our script was written by Corporal Al Levin, of Holly wood, and produced by Sergeant Sil Binkin, of St. Louis, who de- serves at least {. silver star for getting us off the air on time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11

Ems. Walter Norman, son of MT. and Mrs. Walter Norman, 191 Pembroke avenue, Waterville. COG pilot on Navy Liberator Bomb CT, has returned to the United States after completing six months duty in the Pacific and is at pres ent spending a leave with his par ,enty.
 On patrol mission near the coast of fEonshu, his plane sank Jap merchant ship, beached ar1- other, damaged two more, shot down two enemy planes and dam aged a third during ten minutes of action.
 s Operating from bases at Tinian, Pgleliu and Two Jima, the Liber- ator crew destroyed six Jap planes and sank seven enemy ships.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11

women, and 65 cents, instead of co, for men.
 Vacation pay ranging from two per cent of straight time earnings for one-year workers to four per cent for flve-year employees is pro- vided. Previously the rate was about IT for workers with from one to five years service and two per cent for those with five or more years of service. Provisions also are included for vacation pay for vet erans, whose military service VIII be considered under seniority rights.
 Time and a half will be paid for the first four of eight hours of over- time, and double time starting with the first hour, according to the la bor-management agreement. Time and half will be paid for work on Saturdays and double time for work on Sundays and seven holidays, 1t Is provided further.
 EmoloyeS will be allowed to stay out of work for two hours on elec- tion day, and union officials will be permitted to enter the plant at any time to carry on business, 1t was agreed. Provision for group insur- ance also is included.
 If national policy is changed O. if at least two plants in the area grant wage increases, the wage clause in the Benrus contract will be automatically re-opened, MT. Walkinshaw stated.
 The question of seniority was the only one certified to the War Labor Board, MT. Walxinshaw stated. The new contract will be in force until October Sl, 1946.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
Notice of Appeal In TFeposs Case

An appeal to Common Pleas court has been taken by Frederick J. Trowhridge, 6S, of 35 Coniston ave- nle, who was granted a nolle in Woodhury town court last night on payment of $25 on a count of tres passing. Five other counts of tres- passing and one of breach of peace were rlolled. "t.r
 Trowbridge, a surveyor, was ac- cused of trespassing on the prop erty of Mrs. Armada Ward May l3, Melvin w. Benson, for whom TrOw- bridge was doing surveying work, was granted nolles last night on two counts of trespassing and one of breach Of peace
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
Dutch Timor |Jops Sign
 Surrender

Sydney Sept. 11.-(UP)--The Japanese surrender of Dutch TiInor was signed at noon today on the quarterdeck of the Australian war ship Moresby in Koepang Harbor.
 Tinnor, in the Malay Archipelago, Is the largest and most important of the lesser Sunday Islands.
 (Radio Sydney, in a broadcast re- corded by the FOG, reported today that the Japanese naval forces in New Guinea also surrendered in a ceremony aboard an Australian patrol vessel anchored of Kairiru Island.
 (The surrender took less than five minutes as aged Rear Admiral Sato. muttering prayers to his hon. orable ancestors asking forgiveness, handed over his sword to Maj. Gen. Robertson, commander of the Aus tralian 9th Divisior).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
.9t 9ouA Is
by Bob , Hope

without having to use a sl1clIIt It's goof thing for our rspu ton, too, because dslegat lor from the National Association tf Broadcasters Is ir town inve1t. gating radio conditions cn t'i|9 side f the Atlantic.
 When shopping this Afternoon with Pat P. Purcell, the Fatn mount representative in Paris Pat really knows his way around this town, although he's Dublin. Ireland, boy :. :. and speaE4 French with a hroguel Thsre'e very little to buy in Paris. l get 2 .ouple bottles of perfume after sweating out lines in front of two fancy shops, and picked up two small scarves and necktie.
 They have a nice. case of inlins ton in France, and although sefvs ices are reasons ble, goods are ex- pensive. For instance, a haircut costs 70 francs (8n centsl but small dash of tonic costs 75. Cham pagne in a night club runs around 900 ?. bottle: A loaf of bread goes for g F. and it costs 90 2 for the kids to ride on the merry go-ro md in any of the many littla street carnivals all over Paris.
 Captain sky" Dunning and Sergeant N. K. Cavanaugh, c4 Hartford, Conn, brought up our passports today. Captain Dunning is chief priorities officer here and has to assign travel space to all visiting generals, congressman and U. s. Q. people, and keep every bod happy and make them think they're more important than they are. Sounds impossible, doesn't isR (Nots: It is!D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
Senator Hart Warns Airline
 Officials

New Haven, Conn, Sept. l1-(UP) u. S. Sen. Thomas c. Hart today warned against competition among American Air Lines for transoceanic transportation business. He urged that the nation support lone com pany" in competing for world air trade in order to meet the govern ment-fostered enterprises of other nations.
 Tt would be a catastrophe of no small proportion if our transoceanic air transportation should have the same experience as our surface ship ping has had in the past, and with the same results" he said. Ameri- cans are accustomed to laws against domestic monopoly" and 'tend to jump to the conclusion that just the same methods and customs will bring us success all over the world. If customs will bring us success all over the world. If 1t is too widely held, that concept can be rather disastrous to our future" !" nWSwp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
Barber Shop Inspections Ordered Here
 Reported Donsers
 To Public Health
 To Be EIininoted

Intensified investigations and in- spections of barber shops and bar Der practices throughout Waterbuy will be begun this week in order to eliminate reported dangers to pub- lie health, State Barber Examiner Albert J. Schiavone of this city re- ported this morning.
 Appointed to the state post re- gently by Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, Commissioner Schiavone said that the State Board of Exam iners of Barbers will cooperate with local health authorities to enforce sanitation regulations and improve public health safeguards in barber shops throughout the city.
 The commissioner added that the board will seek the cooperation ot local health official to begin an im- mediate cleanup campaign against a dangerously serious situation in several barber sslopS. He added that violations of board rules and health laws in some barber shops, which he said he was unable to name at this time, presented a definite haZ- ard to the health of patrons in the city's barber establishments.
 Under provisions of system put into effect yesterday by Commis- sioner Schiavone, deputy examiners will tour the city to inspect barber shops and investigate barber prac- tices, with certificates of approval to be posted prominently in each such shop found to be conforming to board regulations and health laws. In cases where barbers or barber shops fail to adhere to strict sani- tary codes, local health oficials will be asked to cooperate with the state agency in taking proper legal action against such violators, Commission CT Schiavone concluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
foreign ' rode State

Hartford, Conn, Sept. ll-(UP)- Declaring that foreign trade would be on a "first-corne, first-served basis,' Gov. Baldwin last night urged Connecticut industries to set aside a portion of their products for shipment abroad.
 Connecticut products" he said, have found their way around the world in these war years. Tn peace- time there will be demands for them. Therefore, in my opinion. manufacturers should look into the foreign markets if they rnanufac- tlire an exportable product. Markets
 If we delay providing these goods at the outset, we are likely to lose these markets to others"
 Some fines Of industry, said the governor, will be faced with peace time production schedule heavier than during the war. He proposed that instead of planning plant exc panslon, the manufacturers farm out" their products, or parts, and thus spread employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
State Police ToAssistN.Y. Tribute to General Wainwright Slated
 For Thursday

James Conlon of Waterbury, at- tached to the Litchfield barracks, and James Finnegan of Waterbury, attached to headquarters, will be two of the dozen state police officers who will be sent to New York city Thursday to worK with New York police in handling the crowds ex- pected to welcome General Jona- than M. Wainwright.
 The Connecticut police, stated State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey, will be assigned to work with New York detectives. Not only will they assist the New York po- lice, he pointed out, but they will receive training in dealing with crowds.
 The department was invited to send the officers by Chief Inspec- tor John J. O'Connell.
 Others assigned by Commission CT Hickey include: Sgt. Albert Riv- CTS, Westport barracks; Detective Frank Mangan, Groton; Detective John J. Doyle, Bethany; Policeman James Anseski, Westport; Arthur Kimbais. Stafford; John Yaskuka, Stafford; Edward Pequignot Ca- inaan; William Sullivan, Headquar- ters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
2,624GIs In Bston

Boston, Sept. l1-(UP)-some g. 624 CTS from the European war theater. including 3sl New Eng flanders, land here today aboard two transports.
 The SS Charles B. Aycock carried among 735 military passengers the 95th Infantry Division replacement detachment, miscellaneous air force personnel, medical attendants, per- sonnel of the office of strategic services and personnel for reas- signment and duty.
 On the SS Madawaska victory were 1888 veterans, including the 45th Infantry Divisions 45th Signal Company, the Srd Battalion of the 45th Divisions 157th. Infantry reg iment number of casuals and high pcint personnel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
WLB Arbitrotes .Woue Dispute

Boston, Sept. 11-(UP)-The War Labor Board had under advise ment today the wage dispute be- tween boat owners and the Allan tic fishermen's union (AFL> which for nearly three weeks has tied up 35 vessels of Boston's $S0, ,000, 900 fishing industry.
 Labor leaders predicted last night following a day-long hearing by both sides before the WLB that the industry will be back to normal within 15 days. They said the fish- ermen are ready to resume work.
 The controversy, which the WLB and State Arbitration board have tried in vain to arbitrate, involves crewman'S demand for $l0 a day standby pay while ships are being repaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
Veterun Wins Decision lin Court Battle
 Found Not Guilty
 Of Reckless
 Driving Today

Charged with reckless driving, Lorenzo Santopietro, 26. 1920 Bald- win street, received discharge in city court this morning when brought before Judge Charles Summa.
 The charge arose when Santopie- tro, a discharged veteran, struck and injured one Ewald Kramer, 312 Homestead avenue, when the latter, in closing the door of his car, parked on South Main street, stepped into the path of the accused's vehicle which was proceeding at a slow rate of speed along South Main street near the Franco-American club on the morning of July 2.
 Kramer stated on the witness stand that he had parked his car and realizing that he had forgot i1is key, opened the door on the drivers side, and 1t was when he stepped back to close 1t that the Santopietro vehicle struck him. The man received multiple fractures of his left leg and was only recently released from the hospital. Fur ther testimony by Motor Patrolman Chris Delaney. the arresting ofi- cer, revealed that the accused had not been violating the city speed laws as he stopped the car within 8 few feet of where Kramer was struck.
 In handing down his decision, Judge Summa stated that 1t was physically impossible for Kramer to have been struck had he not stepped into the path of the oncoming vehi- cle, due to the fact Hnat a truck, double parked in back of the Kramer vehicle, would have proved an ob- stacle in the path of the Santo- pietro machine, necessitating its following a path in the middle of the street and therefore avoiding Kramer, who, undoubtedly stepped into the street few feet from his parked car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-11
Benrus Watch Co.,, CIO h ContractA tAgreen1ent Severely New Concessions Gained by
 Union Two-Hour Allowance for Voting
 Among New Features
(NEA Telephoto)

New clauses, considered important gains for labor, have been entered in the CIO contract with the Ben- rus Watch Co.,, according to a re- port by Robert L.. .WalkinshaW. union international representative Provisions are included for pro- rated vacation, overtime pay schei- ule, for group insurance, new griev- ance procedure, and time oil for voting.
 Under the new contract the hi'- ing rate will be 55 cents per hoa:, instead of 50 as previously, fUr