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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-05
Douglas Beavers Defeat Signdts by 22-12 in
 Game Last Night
STANDINGS

WlOl OU1tau IllSil VI Aii.oOAi A~e'- winning a smashing AT to 31 victory over PA and Douglas High defeat ing Signacs g to l2 in last night S games, the first six-session round of the City Basketball tournament came to a well-attended close with the unbeaten Bears standing as un- disputed victors of the hoop ehem- pionship so far.
 4 total of 19 game sessions are yet to be played, and it is an- nounced tlsat a new entry, the Doug last Town Team, substituting for the Cyane, will soon be admitted to the league. With these facts in mind, it is hardly fair or wise t@ predict the final outcome of the tournament Most basketball prog ncsticators, however, appear to be lining up behind the Crimson Bears even at this early date. There IS good reason.
 Last nights showing of JayIdiS flaming buckat-neers should have pleased even Coach Barney Ander- son himself.
 Font,ng
 Marrel only by excessive fouling in several cases, the teams shoot ing passing, strategy and footwork in general gave the team q high scoring margin and competent, first-rate appearance on the floor from the second quarter until the game signal sounded.
 The Bears were off to slow start for reasons probably not under their control. The gremlin-like PAA's were up to their usual surprise tricks. Instead of starting off slow and ending with a sudden super man splurge as usual, the Clippers tried new version. They start ed off like lions, calmed down to lambs, and ended on their usual King of the Jungle exit. IL was no wonder that the Bears got con- fused. First scores of the game ran to 4, to 6, to 8, etc. Even when much later in the game, the score stood 45 to 9 in the Bears favor, the cagy Juneau Highers still had replaced ony one first string man with a substitute.
 The cheering squad was screaming wildly for more Crimson scores. and the Bears themselves were fighting as though they were 10 points be- hind rather than 22 ahead AL though JayHi players ran up an impressive score and in general their shooting was excellent, there were numerous individual cases where the Crimson Bears missed wide-opsn shots. They often ap- peared to ke unduly tense and anx- ious when attempting shots. Much to the teams credit, playing efforts were keen and consistent, regard less of the scoreboard figures,
 PAA Cagey
 Evidentally with PAA, teams do well to pile up scores during the Clippers lull sessions Not for one minute did it appear that the uneven playing Pan American team was a clcse rival to the Bears, but to those who had watcher PAA go spiriling up in scores at the end of a game, the Bears cautious playing seemed wise. Wilson, suffering from a bad cold, moved faster and coped more comIetently with heavy, opponent guarding than he has in previous games Possibly this is just another
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-05

BETHANY, As- - Deputies at the office of the County Recorder expect man in uniform to present a discharge for recording when he comes through the door, but they were unprepared for Capt. Clarence F. Bakers action
 Captain Baker presented them with seven discharges, all his own. He is being retired from the Army after 23 years of service which he began as a private.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-05

The National Memorial to Gen. Robert E. Lee is highway that runs 3,l4i miles from Washington, D C.. to San Diego. Calf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-05

Substitutes: Jensen, Syah Hickey, 1 point; Wilson, 2; Goldstem, 4 To- tai points scored by team-12.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-05
ATTENTION PIONEERS and AUXILIARY

Business Social meeting Wednes- day night at 8. Also nomination of officers. odd Fellows Hall
 JOE GREEN, Q0133-t2) President
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-05
SQUARE DANCING
 TONIGHT AT US0

The usual "wednesday night square dancing event will take place to- night at the USO. The first sets will ta called at 9;30 o'clock and service men and the public is invited to participate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-05

DRINK KING BLACK LABEL
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-05
BOX scoree follow:

SubSLIultS. WOOl9, l2 pOlntS, Sanford, 2; Rud, Vuille, Grass Total points scored by team-47.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-05

Substitutes: Harju, Bennett, See, and Weir, 2 points. Total points scored by team-22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Price Boost
 Would Bring Back Butter

Washington, Dec. g - (UP) - Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson said today that price boost to 65 cents pound would be the only way to get adequate supplies of butter back on the market.
 Anderson told a national Press Club luncheon that only the higher price would restore butter "immed- lately" he expressed hope, how ever that some negotiations" might bring about an improved butter supply. He did not amplify this.
 He explained that formers were getting more for their cream when they sell it for purposes other than butter making. Only when they can get the same amount for their cream, when they ship it to butter makers, that they now get from other users, he emphasized, will they divert enough cream to bring the butter supply to normal.
 Reviewing the whole economic picture, Anderson said that indus try, agriculture and national in- dustry, agriculture and national in- come were interdependent. No one can decline without affecting the other two.
 But say that if there is slow up in full production and full em- ployment," Anderson said, it won't start in agriculture"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Seuen City Men Enter Priesthood

Seven Waterbury men were among the twenty of Come ticut ordained to the priesthood this morning in ceremonies at St. Jos eph's Cathedral, Hartford. The Most Rev. Henry J. OBrien, D. D., bishop of Hartford, presided.
 Six of the seven local priests will celebrate their first solemn high Masses tomorrow, Dec. g at II a. m. in respective number of local Roman Catholic churches. The seventh will celebrate his first sol- emn high Mass at II a. m., Dec. 30.
 The seven Waterbury men are John Honan, son of MT. and Mrs John P. Honan, 160 Waterville St.; John J. Garfield, 105 Easton Ave, son of the late MT. and Mrs. James P. Garfield; BronislaW Ben asevicius, son of MT. and Mrs. Mar tin A. Benasevicius, 184 Alder St.; John M. Dezinno, son of MT. and Mrs. Matthew Dezinno, 414 South Leonard St.; William Herman, son of MT. and Mrs. Francis Herman, 19 West View St.; Francis D. Me- Kenna, 18 Walnut St., son of the late MT. and Mrs. Patrick c. Mo- Kenna; Walter Pransketis, son of MT. and Mrs. Leo Pransketis, 196 Alder St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Macarthur Threatened
 Subversive Move
 Found in Jopon

Tokyo, Dec. 22.-(UP)-The first reported threat against the life of Gen. Douglas MacArthur was re- vealed today by an Allied Head quarters spokesman.
 The report was given to Col, Her bert B. Wheeler, MacArthur's mili- tary secretary, in connection with a petition bearing 86,000 signatures asking that the life of It. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita be spared Yamashita was sentenced to death by a military tribunal for responsi- bility for Philippines atrocities.
 Tiochiro Araki, in presenting the petition. said that twice while sol letting signatures he was approached by bitter hot-blooded Japanese who urged him to halt the campaign saying "or what MacArthur is doing in Japan they better assassinatt him."
 Brig-G Gen. Elliott Thorpe, Westerly R. l., head of the Armys counter intelligence corps in Japan, said an investigation of the report was under way. He added that no infor- nation would be released until thf alleged plotters had been arrested.
 Araki told Wheeler that there was considerable undercover movement against Macarthur and the United States harmful to restoration ot peace in Japan.
 He said the movement promoting anti American sentiment was keep ing alive in Japanese minds the fact that American bombs killed 408,00O Japanese during the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22

lOW dllO 4iAOOC4 dVC SOoU AfOuoAAA5 oAAN@ will give housing preference to vet erans.
 Civilian Production Administrator John D. Small announced list of 10 scarce housing materials. Under the program only veterans who wish to build houses for themselves, or builders who agree to sell or rent the houses to veterans, would be eligible for priorities to obtain these materials.
 Each house built under this plan must sell for not more than $10,000, including land and improvements, or must rent for net more than $80 month.
 Materials Listed
 Builders will receive priorities for the following materials:
 Common and face brick, clay sewer pipe, structural tile, gypsum board. gypsum lath, cast iron soil pipe and fittings, cast iron radia- ton, bath tubs, lumber and mill work.
 The 52 field offices of the Federal Housing Administrations will issue priorities to builders wiling to set a $1O,000 ceiling price on new con- struction or an $80 ceiling on rental construction.
 The builder must give veterans preference in buying or renting dur | ing the period of construction and for 30 days after completion.
 Good Until June 30
 Small said that under this pro- gram priorities for materials will be granted from Jan. 15 until June 30, 1946, when the Second War Powers Act expires. Small said he hoped 1 the act would be extended by Con- gress next year so that this priori- ties regulation would remain in ef- | feet throughout 1946.
 Small also pointed out the pro- gram does not mean the govern ment will guarantee materials to a builder. OPA will do spot checking to find out whether more priorities have been issued than materials are available to fill them. He said, however, that about 50 per cent of the supplies of the 10 critical items will be set aside for this program.
 Anyone who buys 8 house built under the program must sell at the ceiling price established under the regulation. No sale or re-rent can be approved by FILA above figure.
 Expects Start July l
 Small said he expected 40 percent of the 100000 homes to be built next year will be started before July 1.
 He estimated that from 2,000, ,000 to 100000 veterans and their fami- lies will need housing in 1946, so that the program will only partially fill the need.
 Small said that it might be neces- sary to set quotas geographically to assure all parts of the country a supply of new homes.
 He also emphasized that If an undue proportion of applications are for construction right at the ceiling" OPA may set up quotas to assure proper amount of construc- tion below $l0,000.
 "FHA will not approve applica- tions for homes costing $4,000, which builder plans to sell for $10,00o," he said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Man of Year | Clergyman Joins POU

A clergyman, local high school teacher and a merchant were among the nominees entered today in the poll to determine Waterbury's Man of the Year, 1945.
 The name of Rev. John w. Dial, assistant pastor of Sacred Heart Church has been entered with The Waterbury Democrat as a nominee together with those of Albert Paul, teacher at Crosby High School and more nominations for Joseph Tajil- deen. prominent bond-selling mer- chant.
 The polling is scheduled to close Dec. 28 with the final choice of Man of the Year, 1945 to be announced n this newspaper later.
 Letters received today are:
 Rev. John w. Dial Waterbury Democrat
 Gentlemen:
 I nomnate as the Waterbury Man of the Year, Rev. John w. Dial, as- sistant pastor of Sacred Heart Church. His High School under his directorship has topped all others in War Bond campaigns in the State of Connecticut, even though these other schools are much larger. The Sacred Heart High School has sold
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
City GiUes Christmas Message

Christmas greetings to the boy, and girls of Waterbury were ex. pressed today by Mayor John 5 Monagan, Police Superintendent William J. Roach, Drillmaste, William Dwyer and all the mem, bers of the Police Department wh wished to thank the youngsters fo their efforts during the year in tn direction of safety.
 Formal Greeting
 The sixth annual greeting to th children follows:
 Dear Girls and Boys:
 We wish to extend Christina Greetings to you. We are especial, happy hits year because it is til first Christmas in five years that the Prince of Peace has reigne. supreme in our great nation. Vt earnestly hope and pray that ne future wars will come to mar oui joyous celebration of this holy sea. son. Last year you took an hour away from your toys to write a letter to someone in the armed ser vices. We ask you to do the same thing this year if you have someone still serving his country. And we know that all true Americans will find time on Christmas Day to say prayer for those who made ths supreme sacrifice. During almost four years of war you children ol Waterbury have set an example ol devotion to the ideals of true Am ericanism. Your untiring efforts ill all the drives held during the war were source of inspiration t1 everyone. We need have no fear for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Philippines Missioner
 Natiue Waterbury Priest Returns Here From Cebu

A Waterbury born priest walked in on local relatives and friends here last night to give them their first look at him in more than five years. The Rev. William R. Me- Jarthy, Maryknoll missoner of Cebu Island. Philippines and a Japanese-held prison of war for 32 months, returned to this city last night for an extended leave.
 Well, this is the end of the line, Father Mccarthy said happily as he seated himself on the divan in the home of a local relative. He had just completed a trip from Cebu to Manila to San Francisco across the continent to Ossining, N Y. and then-home!
 Looking thinner but fit, showing evidence of high morale, Father Mccarthy discussed his wartime eX- periences as incidents in life which fit into a definite pattern and de- sign.
 Tt would all be difficult to de- scribe" he said, flor great deal oi it was emotional and psychological which cannot be adequately de-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
One of Merriest
One of Merriest
 Waterbury to Mark First Peaceful Yule Since 40

Marking the return of blessed peace on earth for the first time in four years and the joyful home coming of 4,400 of it's sons and daughters from the fighting fronts, Waterbury will enjoy the merriest Christmas in many year-proba- ply since the golden days of the late 20'S.
 Everywhere Christmas is in the air-and feverish holiday prepara- tions afoot. Despite zero tempera- lures, happy faces and hurrying figures reflect an enthusiasm and an energy unseen for many year,
 Respler . .3nt in gay decorations and myrlad-colored lights, the city's streets teem once again with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Marshall Lands m Sino Capital

Chungking, Dec. 22-7UP)-- Gen. George c. Marshall, new ambassador to China, arrived here today after an 800-mile flight from Nanking and pre- pared to launch the new Amer ican policy of helping the Chi nese build a unified, democratic nation.
 Generalissimo Chiang Kali shek who welcomed him at Nanking yesterday, will fly here Sunday, it was announced. to begin their conferences.
 Marshall was greeted by Premier T. V. Soong and other high-ranking Chinese Army and Air Force officers and Amer ican Embassy officials. He was accompanied by his State De- partment aide. James Shipley, . and U. s. Charge D'Affaires Martin Robertson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Probers Call
 Week Recess

Washington. Dec. 22-UP)-- The Pearl Harbor Committee today began a one-week recess at the end of which hearings may be expedited considerably by a shakeup in the schedule of witnesses.
 There were indications that Lt.-Gen. Watler c. Short and Admr. Husband E. Kimmel, Army and Navy commanders at Hawaii at the time of the Japanese attack. may be called shortly after hearings resume Dec. 31.
 Admr. Harold R. Stark, for mer chief of Naval Operations, is scheduled now as the neXt witness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22

Gen. Kazln Karabeklr claimed Thursday in t.le National Assembly. The General who commanded troops which occupied the Turkish Armenian territory nov claimed by Russia said that in event Of clash the Turkish nation giil sacri.ic blood and suffer great losses.
 The AnkaFa correspondent 0.
 the London Times quoted Kara
 bekir as stating tha. Turkey would have no alternative bul
 to fight f Russia persisted i
 her territorial demands. TN
 delay in release of the Generals
 remarks was unexplained)
 Neutralizes Effect
 The world must know that i Straits form the throat of the Tt kish nation and the Kars Plate its backbone" he said.
 Karabekir said Soviet occrpatt of the Kars plain. part of the d. puted territory bordering on t! Armenian Soviet Socialist Kept lie would lead to Soviet dominate of the Mediterranean and Basra. the head Of the Persian Gulf. IT would neutralize strongholds guar ing the Anglo-Saxon interests, asserted
 He claimed also that it vol mean the destruction of Anatoi that part of Turkey lying east the Dardanelles.
 Demands GrOundless
 The General said he had han to the Turkish government dc ments which. he conten6ed. pr ! that Soviet demands were grcu. less. He quoted remarks b. Lea emphasizing the value of Sov. Turkish friendship.
 Foreign Minister Has12n S." told the Assembly, ''op- ai,-' :. peace within and peal- %llao;l We shall continue to follow C. national policy, which asks noth4;l from anybody o. gives an5 tlli.1s i anyone"
 The minister Of national defec Gen. Ali Riza Artunkal, said i Turkish army is ready, as alwe to carry out any task entrusted l It Dy the Assembly.
 Press Opens Drive
 The Turkish Russian territor question arose Thursday when Mo COW newspapers published a let. demanding that Turkey turn oT to Russia strip of land ruilni; southwestward along the Black s coast from Batum, the Russian center. to Giresun and inland mo than 75 miles.
 Russias territorial claim lies rel. lively near Iranian Azerbaija where an autonomous governme has been proclaimed Soviet troo. occupy the Azerbaijan area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Ickes Advocates
 HaUdiii in Union

Washington, Dec. 22-(UP)- Secretary of Interior Harodl L. Ickes today advocated admis- sion of Hawaii to the Union as the 49th state Gin the immedi- ate future"
 Ickes said that the Hawaiian people voted two to one in l940 in favor of becoming the 49th state. Although the war him dered Congressional approval, Ickes said that further post ponement will be unnecessary"
 He disclosed that the Interior Department already is working out details of statehood with the Hawaiian territorial govern ment. None of the problems un- der consideration, he added, are "unsurmountable obstacles to statehood in the immediate future"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Atomic Bomb Topic Opened At ConcIove
 Ministers Hurry
 Ahead on Fronk,
 Friendly Bosis

Moscow. Dec. 22-(UP)-British and American delegates to the Big Three Foreign Ministers conference took up with Soviet Russia today the question of control of the atomic bomb.
 Much of the potential success of the conference depends upon the success of the Anglo American pow CTS in reaching a satisfactory solu- tion with Russia on atomic control
 It was a matter of elementary courtesy for the Anglo-Americans to take up atomic energy with Rus sia before the question was submit ted to a general debate by the United Nations. The wartime agree ment regarding the interchange of scientific information among the Big Three apparently does not ap- ply automatically to the postwar period.
 Radar Not Given
 Under wartime collaboration the Anglo-Americans did not hesitate to give the Soviet Union weapons which were immediately needed in the war, Radar was the notable eX- ception. To avoid the danger ot radar falling into German hands along the fluctuating Eastern Front ts secret remained exclusive Anglo American property.
 This situation was understood by the Russians, as far as can be de- ermined here.
 The ministers were hurryine ahead on frank and friendly basis in an effort to conclude nego- tiations before Christmas.
 To Meet Again
 A new trend in the talks devel- oped yesterday when the ministers called in the British and American ambassadors, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr and w. Averell Hartman, and Sir Alexander Cadogen, permanent undersecretary of the British for eign office, for a five-hour talk. The same group was to meet again today.
 This broadening of the discussion group meant that the talks wert moving at faster and more infor. nal pace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22

carefree crowds bent on the busi- ness of last minute shopping or pre-holiday festivities. Voices of carollers ring through the cold, crisp air. And at the transpor- tation terminals tears of joy and gratitude are unrestrained as that long-awaited figure in khaki or navy blue appears for the first time in many months.
 From Dickens Scenes
 Adding to the glory of the happy holiday, the city, blanketed with l2 inches of snow, has never appeared so transcendently beautiful. Dila- tory but determined shoppers,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
 Plot Picked For Patton
 Will Be Buried
 In Soil Mode Red
 By Own Troops

Heidelberg. Dec. p - fUPJ - Gen. George s Patton will be buried on Christmas Eve at Ham in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg be- side fallen soldiers of his victorious U. s. Third Army.
 His widow. Beatrice. selected the Luxembourg burial site in consult tation with Army officers because she felt that the General wanted 10 remain with his troops, even in death. It was felt uniting that he should be buried in Germany.
 Episcopal services will be held for Patton at Heidelberg tomorrow. and again in Luxembourg on Monday.
 The mountainous little duchy. tucked in a corner bordering Bel gium. France and Germany was traditionally neutral soil until the Germans overran 1t in May. l940.
 Patton will lie in the same soil over which the Third Army rushed just year ago to smash the south ern shoulder of the German Arden nes Salient in the Battle of the Bulge Just west of the LuXem- OOulS DOl QSI ll6o odolOBLlC, oOCllN pA the heroic American airborne stand during the battle.
 Six hundred men of the 3rd Army departed for Luxembourg today to participate in the funeral cortege. The force includes men from the First and Ninth Infantry Divisions and the Fourth Armored Division, all of which served under his com- mand either in Africa or Europe.
 Arrangements were made for Patton'S body to lie in state at pie turesque Villa Reiner here in Heidel- berg from to 10 D. m. tonight and from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. tomorrow. There will be Episcopal services at 3 D m. tomorrow at the Christ Episcopal Church here with Col. Edwin R. Carter, chaplain, offlciat- ing.
 A company of the First Armored Division and company Of the 3rd Inftnary Division were assigned as honor guards here. At Luxem- bourg the honor guard will be composite battalion of 3rd Army
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Opens Jan. 8

Thirty-one cases will be called in Common Pleas Court Jan. 8, when the January criminal term opens. it was disclosed today when the docket list was released by Andrew D. Daw- son, clerk of the court.
 Judge Miles F. MeNiff and Judge John F. McDonough will preside in the court during the winter term, which will open Jan. 4, with short calendar session, and continue until March 29.
 Ordinarily the winter terminal term opens the first Tuesday in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
REV. JOHN HONAN

Father Honan will celebrate his first solemn high Mass at St. Mar garet's church tomorrow Dec. 23 at II a. m. with Rev. James Donaher, Cheshire as preacher. Father Dona- her will also act as sponsor at the ordination Rev. Michael Doherty, St. Patricks, will be deacon at the Mass and Rev. Eugene Torpey, Ca- naan, sub-deacon. Rev. John A. Conlan, pastor of St. Margaret's church will be the arch priest and Walter F. Garrity, Calumet street, student at St. Bernard's will be master of ceremonies.
 Father Honan was born in Wa terbury and was educated here at St. Margaret's Parochial school and Crosby High school. He undertook
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