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are committed to act together and not separately in dealing with the common foe. Their last-chance ultimaum to Japan, drafted in Pots- dam, significantly warned the Japa- nese that surrender must be un- conditional. Equally significantly, it implied that a Japanese govern ment would function even after sur- render without demanding that the emperor must go. That is the straw at which the Japanese now are grasping.
 Nothing Official
 There has been no official state- ment from any of the four capi- tals on Hirohito's fuure status. But here are unofficial intimations of their various points of view:
 Moscow: The goyernment-control- ed radio broadcast statement that unconditional surrender is uncon- ditional surrender; there can be no plainer words" That implies Rus sian intention to refuse to give Japan assurances of any kind before she quits.
 Chungking: The Central Daily News. official organ of the Na- tional government which reflects the views of Chiang Kai-shek, said: Japan offered the kind of uncondi- tional surrender which we cannot accept = we are confident that America, Britain and the Soviet Union are unable to accept it. either.
 London: Usually well informed sources there indicated that the British government would be agree able to continuing Hirohito on the throne if that were satisfactory to the United States.
 Washington: United States pro- paganda is seeking to break Japan's war spirit has avoided with obvious intent any challenge to the imperial system of government in Japan and any threat to the person or future of Hirohito. It is understood that this government has felt that Hiro- hito or the imperial system could be useful in the future government and civilization of the Japanese peo- pie.
 Here at home MT. Truman sum- moned Senate Majority Leader Al- ben w. Barkley. D., Ky, to the White House for a 10:30 a. m. con- ference to discuss calling Congress back from its vacation to work on reconversion plans.
 Rec0nversi0n
 House Majority Leader John w. Mccormack, D.. Mass. said in Bos- ton that if Japan surrendered 1t would be necessary immediately to reconvene Congress to consider emergency and additional reconver- sion legislation"
 Some other legislators disagreed with that judgment. explaining that demobilization of the armed services would be a slow and gradual process in any event. But the brakes already are being set on the war effort.
 Telegrams were speeding from Washington cancelling orders. hold ing war-laden freight trains. warn- Ing manufacturers that the arsenal of democracy probably was about to turn toward the business of civilian supply.
 It may be that the last impatient clerk has asked you:-"Don't you know there's c war on?'
 onicials smillngly report that with in @ hours after Japan quits you can expect to take tho old bus into the nearest gasoline station and sound ofg with "fii 'er up." --with- out coupons.
 Gen. Douglas MacArihus's var
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featuring activities-including per- sonnel, organization, production. plant, and program-the utilization consultant was able to find numer- ous weaknesses which were hin- deripg full utilization of human energies.
 Full Capacity
 Working with the feeling that you can't throw people down 8 rat-hole like sand," in view of the constant appeals for additional war help Mir. Hooke said efforts were made to see that each individual worker was using his full capacity in the war job.
 Efficiency begets efficiency, and if you put it in one department 1t pieads life forest fire" MT. Hoke commented, in pointing to improve ments which far surpassed ex- pectations of the WING.
 In one plant, where 800 addt- tional workers were sought, the management was able, through the utilization recommendations of the WING, to reduce its staff by nearly 500 and at the same time increase its production by more than 55 per cent, the utilization report shows. Similar savings were brought about in other plants, the report reveals.
 One of the greatest hindrances to efficient utilization was found to be lack of adequate supervision, MT. Hooke reported. In too many cases capable technicians were under taking management task for which they had no experience, the con- sultant stated. Numerous recom- mendations were made on the supervisory phase by the WING. the report indicates.
 In many cases physical equip ment and conditions were slowing down production, MT. Hooke stated. At one plant changes in the cafe teria were recommended, while in another an improvement in clean ing methods was urged.
 Morale Aids Efficiency
 Morale building is an important phase in increasing efficiency, MT. Hooke declared, in referring to various innovations which were recommended to aid production. The consultant estimated that morale is 90 per cent of proper pro- duction.
 Among the moraie-building pro- posals made were: Illuminating of bulletin boards, scheduling of rest periods, improvement in food serv- Ice. setting up of an incentive sys- tenn, improving equipment, and se- curing greater physical orderliness.
 Other recommendations made with a view to inceasing produc- tivity were for employment of part time workers, increasing the work week by overtime, reducing abe senteeism inspiration of greater effort by planned drives, increased employment of minority racial Rroup workers, increasing employ inent of handicapped persona, use ol training programs and upgraoins of employees, improvement of in- terest by suggestion system, ek. mansion of personnel department activities, conducting of plant-Wiae
 Also recommended in numerous eases were installation cr iapoL. saving machines, 6 ro-uesien or dies, tools, and fixtures, a recainp- ing Of shop methods for ciimina. ton Of waste time, and adoption Of practices to improve personnel Fe- intione.
 P1rsonnei departments were urged io including co1usellQEs nna uf@z-
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FAYETTEVILLE Correspondent: Mrs. Gertrude Lane; Telephone 3-651l
ComedyTiIt Held at Park
Has Beens'
 Defect OId-Time RivoIs for Title

Waterville, Aug. 11-A challenge softball game between the Water vile Scovill Inter-department team and Mickey Chase's Tool Room Has Beens" was played last night at Waterville Park. The game was played to settle once and for all the question of which is better-a Has Been" or a Should Be But Ain't." The game provided a lot of laughs and the Has Beens" were the win- ners by score of IA to II. The game went for g innings. A swell catch by Walt Seaman at third base was one of the features of the game. George orn entertained with a few solo songs in right field. Ed Kirley was the umpire behind the pitcher and Joe Calvin umpired around the bases. Bill Gleason was credited with three hits. Walt Fiftal led the cheer: ing section and did a swell job, and Francis Levesque didn't forget to collect his bet from Mary Laskowski before the game was over.
 MT. and Mrs. Buxton are at Silver Beach, Milford for two weeks with MT. and Mrs. Vincent Carroll and family.
 Kathleen Buxton, seaman first class of the WAVES is spending leave with her mother Mrs. Isaac Buxton of Hanover street. Kay is stationed at the Naval Air Base in Banana river, Florida.
 Goodwill Lodge, Knights of Py- thias will meet Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of MT. A. K. Warren on Middlesex avenue.
 Following are the church services for tomorrow:
 Grace Methodist Church Rev. Ashley, guest minister. Morning Service at II o'clock.
 Waterville Union Church Rev. Milton s. Nilsson, minister. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10 o'clock; Sunday School at II o'clock: Even- ing Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p. m.
 st. Paul's Episcopal Church - Morning Prayer and Sermon at e:So a. m.
 Gospel Hall - Breaking Bread at i0:30 a. m.: Sunday School at 6:l5 p. m.; Evening Gospel Service at 7:i6 p. m.
 Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rood of 1929 Thomaston avenue. have returned home after spending c weeks vaca. ton in Vermont.
 Pfc. Charles Silva of Downes street. has returned to Fort Devens. Mas. after spending q 2i.day fur- tough at the home of his father, Mr. Jose Silva. Charlie recently return cd from the '. T. O.
 George Wright, son of Mir. and Mrs. George Wright Of Thomaston avenue has completed his studies for the ministry and expects to he as- signed to church ifi Connecticut ln the very near future. All hig friends Minh him Che very best oi Iillk to hls undeEtakiuE
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viewers and to collaborate with other departments for transfers and upgradings. Improvement in work. ers' history records was recoTn- mended in some cases as also were expansion of recreational activities and increase in out-plant com. munity services. 1's
 Information Units .-.@
 In each instance when Q full survey was taken, plant commit tees. including labor and manage. ment were organized, to serve as information-Seclring units. Exten- sive studies were conducted before any recommendations were made. After a conference of WING ofl- cials, the management was called to a conference when full report with recommendations was pre- sented.
 Follow-up conferences have been held by the WING with manage ment, and canvaSseS of compliance activities have been conducted With very few exceptions the rec ords show complete acceptance and adoption of the recommendations. MT. Hooke pointed out, adding that in some cases amazing savings in manpower have resulted.
 In addition to conducting the full studies, the WING since early in 1924 has made more than z0O spot checks in area plants. The checks were made for specific de- nominations, such as setting or revision of employment ceilings or priority standings. ...
 Among the considerations that have influenced the WING to make utilization studies have been ru- mors based on, malutilization ol labor, complaints and gripes frqm employees, conflicting demands for manpower, and conflicting demands from representatives of the armed services and other governmental groups.
 Habits of Inefklciency
 MT. Hooke stated that with the pressure of production, manage ment groups often become nara. ened to extravagances in cost, ana conditions. such as those In war time. lead to habits of inemciency' It was the aim of the WING to re- move some of those faults as 2 means of aiding the general lapor situation in the area, the utlllza- tion expert related. As Q conss- uuence of the studies, m many cases not only was the area iagsl shcrtage alleviated. but definlte benefits resulted to manufactureIs through increased producfion' i" was indicated.
 MT. Hooke, who will terminate his government service in WaoerpuTy Aug. 2S. was organiser asd direcSor of the Connecticut War Industrles Commission. He had been assoclaI. ed previously for many years in tne automotive industry in Indiana Ohio. and New York, holding posss as general manager, secretary-Sreas~ urer. managing director, and presl. dent. His duties in private industry included supervision of product ae- yelopment, engineering, plant man agement. sales, ad financing.
 Former Army OfIlcer
 An Army major in the last world War, Mr. Hooke was chief of the production division of motor equip inent. At the conclusion of the war he became president of the Wright Roller Bearing Go. in philadelpliia, owned by John North Willys. Four years ago he was engaged to organ- ixe and manage Colts sub-contract diyislon, and 6 year later was named by the governor as direetpr of the War Industries Commission.
 China raised l,lBo, CO GOO pounds
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When Gilbert Labine right flew his Great 1880 found ptchblende deposit Arctic Circle, little did think would production the atomic nadn government took the location of which shown uranium derived from the hblende
 the bomb that knock Japan out the Only other known deposits in Belgian Congo South and Australia
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China raised sl.lss eoOooo pounds of sweot potatoe1 last year, e 9.s 500 .o0o. 900 pounds more than fn ipas'
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MT. and Mrs. Buxton are at Silver Beach, Milford for two weeks with MT. and Mrs. Vincent Carroll and family.
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Kathleen Buxton, seaman first class of the WAVES is spending a leave with her mother Mrs. Isaac Buxton of Hanover street. Kay is stationed at the Naval Air Base in Banana river, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-11

Goodwill Lodge. Knights of Py- thias will meet Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mir. A. K. Warren on Middlesex avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Road Plan Hits Snag

Hartford, Dec. 8-CUP)-A snag in Connecticut plans for joining with New York State in building a Six-lane cross-state express high way, which eventually would run to the Maine coast, was reported to- day.
 A special bill adopted at the in- stigation of Fairfield County legis- lators in the last sesson of the General Assembly prevents the Highway Department from building such a road.
 According to the Highway De- partment, 1943 legislation authoriz- ed laying out and building of an alternate highway to U. s. 1, but the effects of the bill weee nulli- fled by the later legislation, which came after Fairfield county resi- dents protested the proposed route of the new road. Under the 1945 bill, the Highway Department was permitted merely to make studies for trunkline highway route.
 Fairfield County opponents to the proposed route suggest that traffic could be taken care of by opening the Merritt Parkway to all traffic by widening the Boston Post road or by choosing a less objectionable route. Highway Department plan nerS claim that the Merritt Park way runs too far from industrial centers to become truck highway and that widening the Post Road is impractical.
 The route planned for the high way under the S1943 act would meet the New York spur at Byram River south of Port Chester, run north east along the shoreline to ter minus on the bank of the Nauga- tuck River.
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He charged career diplomats working contrary to State Depart ment orders had defeated American foreign policy throughout the world.
 Secretary of State James F. Byrnes made point-by-point reply to Hurley during a two -and-one- half-hour appearance before the committee yesterday.
 Byrnes flatly denied most of Hur- ley's accusations, claiming that while some career diplomats in China recommended new policies, they did nothing out of order.
 Byrnes, however, advised against making public some of the State Department records which Hurley claimed would prove his case. Byrnes gave the records to the com- mittee, and requested they be stud fed behind closed doors.
 Sen. Styles Bridges, (R.) N. H., a leader in the demand for a full State Department probe, said, in fairness to Byrnes. who has been in office only few months, he should be given an opportunity to clean up the situation he has inherited or has developed"
 But unless we have some definite evidence that that is in progress reasonably soon,o Bridges added, q think the committee should proceed with it's own investigation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
NAM Boosts Lower Debt
 Rops U. 5. Deficiet
 Spending Program

New York, Dec. 9-(UP)-Assert- ing that continued deficit spending would lead eventually to "repudia- ton of our debt or uncomfortable inf1ation," the National Association of Manufacturers called today for balancing of the federal budget not later than the 1947-48 fiscal year and an annual budget not exceed- ing $2o, 900, 100000.
 In resolution adopted at it's 50th annual Congress, the NAM advo- cated modification of tax rates to create an atmosphere which would permit "peak production and maxi mum employment" The resolution requested simplif1cation of tax laws so that the average intelligent tax payer can readily understand them" and said no individual should be taxed beyond 50 per cent of his income.
 The resolution said that at least $3,0OO, ,O00,00 of the proposed $2O,- 00O,000,00 budget should be used for amortization of the Federal debt.
 The NAM in another resolution called for enactment of legislation to effectivate the program of the management representatives at President Truman's Labor-Manage- ment Conference.
 NAM elected Robert R. Wason, president of Manning, Maxwell and Moore, Inc, New York, today as it's president for 1946 He succeeds Ira Mosher as president of the NAM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Labor Party  By Workers
 No Progress Made
 In Wage PorIeys
 Between Groups

Detroit, Dec. B. (UP)- CIO automobile workers ral- lied their forces today for a threatened clash with the Federal Administration.
 A two-front break with the Tru- man Administration threatened to overShadow the nationwide General Motors Corporation, strike as union and company officials admitted no progress in settling the dispute over the JAWS demands for a 30 per cent wage increase.
 Delegates representing l75,000 strikers met for formal rejection of President Truman's appeal for an immediate enid of the strike.
 New Party Sought
 At the same time, the delegates took up proposal which would commit the JAW to leadership of a new labor party.
 JAW President R. J. Thomas and Vice-President Walter P. Reuther called for flat rejection of the White House labor peace appeal. They denounced the proposal as inimical to labor and joined in fight to de- feat Mir Truman's move for Con- gressional authorization of public fact-f1nding boards to intervene in labor disputes.
 The request for a labor party came from 42,OOO GM employees at Flint, Mich.
 While the rift with the White House was widening, the JAW turned to another government arm for support. Thomas yesterday re- vealed report from Attorney Gen. eral Tom c. Clark that General Motors was under investigation for possible antitrust violations.
 Started Long Ago
 When reached at Birmingham, Alan Clark confirmed the report, but said the study had been start ed five or six months ago-or long before the JAW filed complaint charging 8 GM stranglehold on production of fuel pumps for the entire autofnotiVe industry.
 Reuther notified Clark last Tues- day that General Motors had vir- tual1y admitted antitrust violations in proposing that its parts division be reopened to supply essential items for competing car companies
 The JAW once accepted the com pany proposal to reopen the parts plants, but local unions refused to resume work and protested the headquarters action.
 No Progress Made
 Negotiations between the com- pany and the union on the wage issue were recessed until Monday
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Army Reports 

Paris, Dec. 8-(UP)-Yesterday's redeployment schedule for American divisions in Europe:
 18th Infantry: First elements home, rest on high seas. tS 12th Armored and 18th Infantry: tjDn the high seas. f26th Infantry Arriving in Calas Rstaging area, Marseille.
 4 89th Infantry: First elements sailed for the United States yester- day, rest shuttling to Southampton.
 s0th Infantry: In Calas staging area.
 82nd Airborne: Scheduled to ar rive Le Havre staging area between Dec. Il and 19; advance elements to sail directly from Le Havre for home, others via United Kingdom.
 18th Corps: In Le Havre staging area.
 36th Infantry: First elements on high seas, rest in Calas staging area
 The 29th, 80th, 84th, 94th and tooth Infantry and 2nd Armored Di- visions and the 22nd Corps Head quarters Units have been alerted foI shipment to the United States.
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tack on Pearl Harbor
 Congress Pearl Harbor Investi- gating Committee scheduled a day. long Saturday session to speed up examination of the former Army chief of staff He plans to leave for China on a special diplomatic mission as soon as his testimony is completed.
 Marshall already has told the committee he believes the Japanese attack on Dec. T, 1941, could have been broken up if not completely stopped had the Hawaiian defend- CTS been properly alerted. He said the forces on hand were adequate to do the job.
 Adequate Warning
 He considered a Nov. 27 message he sent to It. Gen. Walter c. Short in command of the Hawaiian de- lenses 'an adequate warning to be on the alert against surprise Japa- nese action.
 He didn't recall whether he ever saw Shorts reply that the post had been alerted only against sabotage but added
 At any rate, that was my oppor- tunity to intervene, which I did not
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COP Sees
 Big Year

Chicago, Dec. 8-(UP)-The Re- publican National committee went into the final session of a two-day meeting today thoroughly confident that it would elect a Republican congress next year and president in 1948.
 House Republican Leader Joseph w. Martin, Jr., Mass. shared that confidence, but said he hoped the party would concentrate its atten- tion on 1946.
 Martin was the key man in draft ing an interim platform with which the COP expects to win sweep ing victory in the 1946 Congress sional elections.
 Despite Martins cautious attitude of taking one step at time. other COP organization leaders talked of the 1948 presidential race, but the,, mentioned no new names.
 Titular party leader Gov. Thonlaa E. Dewey, former Gov. John w. Bricker of Ohio and former Gov. Harold E. StaSsen of Minnesota all were mentioned. None attended the committee sessions, although Stas- sen was in Chicago momertarily Thursday
 Gov. Dwight H. Green of Illinois also was mentioned as a possible contender for either the presidency or vice-presidency in 1948 after a ringing speech which both criticized the COP and lambasted the "vacil- lating Truman administration" ' Green told the committee that Republicans have not been vigorous enough in opposing federal squan- derings", and that they have "tol- erated inf1ationary politics to ap- pease various pressure groups"
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Back axes Token
 Collection Costs
 Below $lO,OOO

Approximately $50,00O in old-age and special assessment delinquent taxes has been collected during the past year, City Budget Director Ar hold E, Furlong announced today. Costs for collection procedure was less than $10,O00.
 Delinquent old-age tax payments amounted to $38,625 while special assessments recovered totaled about $12000. November and October old age tax delinquent venues amounted to $3,130 and $4,057, res pectively.
 Raymond c. Clark, deputy tax col lector for the city, said that $9,036 in personal property back-taXeS, prin- cipally on automobiles, has been col lected by his department since Nov. 21. Many warrants have been issued attaching these cars for payments due. All have paid up. Overdue pay ments ranged only from $3 to $20.
 The city has undertaken an ex- tensive daily delinquent tax cam paign since December, 1944, headed by Thomas F. O'Brien. assistant in the Tax Collectors Office. The drive has been conducted on a three-way basis participated in by the Tax Col lector's Office, City Sheriff Clayton Briotti, and Corporation Counsel Maurice T. Healey.
 Notices of overdue payments and penalties have been forwarded by mail and in many cases personally delivered to delinquent taxpayers. Failure to pay has resulted, as in the case on automobiles, in warrants being issued. The taxpayer receiv- ing a warrant then must pay costs of issuance which runs as high as $8.
 These collections will continue un- til all collectable back-taxes have been received, authorities say.