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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
By RALPH TEATsF0RTH
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Limited Press Stan CoEresp0noenO
 Tokyo, oct. 25 --CUP)-- Gen. Douglas MacArthur today cut the Japanese governments last Ink with the outside world.
 He ordered the government to turn over all diplomatic and con- sular archives and property throughout the world to the Allies, to recall to Japan all diplomatic and consular employees, and to cease all but routine contact with foreign governments.
 The action, taken at suggestion of th4 joint chieffs of stan in Wash- ington, at one fell swoop shut the eyes and ears of Japan abroad. It well might forestall arlw concerted plotting by Japanese and Nazi dip- lomats still at large in such neutral countries as Spain and Portugal.
 Seized archives in foreign capitals may yield important information bearing on Japan's connivaI1ce for Pacific conquest and possibly new evidence against Japanese war criminals.
 MacArthur's directive ordered the government to turn over the routine function of protecting Japanese I1a-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Driver Fined On Counts In CityCourt
 ASsosSna0nts Reach
 Total Of Sl27

Albert D. DoninSlo, %, 0T MeFts line avenue, charged with violation of the rules of the read, operating Q motor vehicle without license and operating while his right to operate was under suspension, re. ceived fines total Si27 on the first and last counts and c nolle on the other charge when arraigned in City Court this morning before Judge Charles Sumnia.
 Larry St. Louis, driver of c car which figured In the affair, testi- fled that about 6 c. m. yesterday he was driving in the vicinity Of Rockville, when the accused passed e bus and forced him to the side of the road,
 George Wityak, 2i, { Emery street, Seymour c soldier who has served 2i months overseas In the Pacific, received fine of Slo0 on q charge of operating c motor ve. hicie while under the influence of liquor. Se6 of the fine was reinitted by Judge SumIlia.
 The soldier was arrested yester- day afternoon by Officer Alec Fossbender and Patrolman Thomas Dodds, after the Wityak vehicle slightly damaged another car on the corner of Bank and Grand streets. ,
 The following cases were oil presented in court by Probation Officer Yale Matzkin;
 Frederick Reyher, 32, 2l Gather inc avenue, breach of the peace assault, intoxication and non sup. post ail arising from c family quarrel. The first three charges were nolled and continuance to october 27 was given on the last isaac Hayre, 30, @ Warner Place; breach of the peace: nolled. Kath.. erine MaFsi, 3i, 7l Thompson street assault and breach of the peace; continued to October 26; James Leary, Ss, 20 Fourth street; breach of the peace; continued to Deceri- Der 20. =.
 Other cases: Thomas IAsilva, 30, BIO Walnut street extension breach of the peace, intoxication and rec sistance; continued to November s; Michael Calabro, %. 24 Sunbright avenue: assault, nolled; Wesley welsh, S4, 500 Ezra street, Bridge port, speeding. continued to October 27; Carl w. Linde, %, Bucks Hill Road, violation of the rules of the road, nolled on payment of Se and Louis Murno, 30, 66 Raymond street violation Of the rules of the road nolled on payment of S6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25

NOAAkAAAbgA AASAAA eDN @E ings in the vicinity would prove adeouate, if renodeled or enlarged by the owners, if they so desired to lease their properties for this purpose.
 Proposals for quarters will be re. ceiyed in the office of the Post Of. flee Inspector 0. s. Wibel, Post once Building, Boston ', Mass up to and including Nov. A, l946.
 Photos Acceptable
 A diagram of the rooms offered, showing inside dimensions, offsets, doors, windows, etc, and any ad. joining ground for light areas, drIyeways, or parking areas, must be submitted with the proposal. Photographs of the property are also acceptable.
 General building requirements, equipment specifications, and form of proposal, together with inforna. |. ton concerning the provisions Of the lease may be obtained from the focal postmaster or from Inspector Wibel.
 Facilities provided by the new sta: ton will include stamp and parce! post window, money order ana postal note window, registry window, and general delivery window. Space Ill also be set aside for 85 boxes for rental purposes.
 Besides the various window at- tendants, the branch post ofice will be stafied with foot carrier. q mounted carrier, and two rural carriers, the post master said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
.McMohon Asks World
 Atomic Pact
Sen0tor Proposes
 Immediate Farley To End Arms Race

Washington, Oct. 25. (UP)-Sen. Brien McMahon, D., Conn.,, called today for an immediate interna- national conference on atomic erl- ergy to prevent an "arms race to end all arms races"
 My thought is that we should initiate immediately discussions with our Allies looking toward conference of the major powers" McNdahon said in a radio address.
 "This conferences job would be to study the problems of the atomic bomb and atomic energy and make recommendation to the govern sments concerned-or perhaps to the Security Council of the United Ma tions Organization-on control measures under which each nation would develop and use atomic power"
 No Bomb Secret
 McMahon proposed that delegates to the conference include scientists, technicians, businessmen and elected representatives of the peo- pie, as well as oficials responsible for foreign policy.
 McMahon said the atomic bomb is "a secret which our scientists tell us is no secret"
 Every scientist who worked on the development of the bomb with whom I have spoken agrees-ano I have talked this much debated question over with number Of them that the secrecy of the bomb IS a myth" McMahon said.
 "Science, including nuclear phys ics. is universal" he added. Rus" sian scientists know as much as American scientists about the theory of atomic fission."
 The U. s. advantage of knowing how to put the bomb together, he said, will disappear as soon as "a rich and powerful nation like Rus sia desires to catch up"
 Share Responsibility
 Repeating that there is no se- cret," McMahon said i've have nothing real to give save share in the awful responsibility we now bear alone"
 The United States, he continued, must not lose faith in the possibil- ity of reaching agreement with her allies because of temporary dif- ferences.'
 "To lose faith now, to retreat into isolationisin. to allow ourselves to drift blindly into the arms race to end all arms races-there coulo be no greater breach of trust with the men of all nations who gave their lives in this war;" McMahon said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
First Ocean Commuters Back Tonight Return Flight
 From Enslond Will Set Record

Boston, Oct. 26 - (Up) - The American Airlines Flagship London, which left Bedford Airport Tuesday night for London, is due back at g:l5 D, m. today after . record- breaking round-trip transatlantic Might-the first in commercial hvaiation history.
 Gov. Maurice J. Tobin of Massa. nhusettS presumably is making the return trip. On the flight to Lon. hon lne stopped ct Fire to visit the home of relatives in Mitchelltown, County Cork, when the plane land" cd ct Rineanna Airport on the River shannon. The governor was met Dy A slx.Soot Irish cousin, Edward Tobln, and Sgt. Ned Tobin or the kFlsh constabulary, assigned by the krish government to take charge of Che m0vernor's reception.
 The flagship took of from London nk 4:lS b. m. (EST yesterday and Nas out of Rineanna Field, Fire at R:BB D. na. on the first leg oS the trip home. It took ie hours and % naiIa- SItes for the flight from Boston to EAykA00k&e GAb4AVN1BAA @Se9SA eaS@
 Was only i4 hours and i've minutes,
 The plane, which was commando d by Capt. Charles Spencer vel ktven asa entirely new crew in Lon. Hon. storms are lashing the At. Nantie Coast but little fear Is held for the pioneering fourmotored hag- shlp. Meanwhile, postal, customs, end immigration officials prepared At Bedford for the homecoming os the craft. Not al i2 of the original group os passengers are aboard @onio planned to. stay In London be. fore using the other half os theit el,iOO round.trip tickets.
 London, Oct. 26-(UP)-1'he first commercial land plane ever to ny across the Atlantic landed at Hurn airport near Bournemouth ct 6:2o b. In. (i:20 ?. m. ESTD last night anauglrating regular service De- tween the United Sttaes and Eng land.
 Teh plane was the American K. port AiElines' fouS.engined nagshir London, first of the famed DCFS tc Do licensed for commercial use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Hospital
 Bulletins

Lossis HrOmmlCk, eB, 60 Savings street, was reported to be in . fair condition today ct Waterbury Hospital where his name has been placed on the danger list. IIe was admitted last night after Sufferinli cerebral hemmorrhage at the Hebrew Institute, M Kings bury street, where he iS building superintendent.
 Donald Sullivan, ii, 2l takes wood road, was treated at St. Mary's Hospital yesterday after. noon after he was bitten on the right leg by 6 dog. He was diss charged ct 5:3O after treatment
 SOmOn Gaidalla, 0e, 1041 North Main street, Q Chase Brass and Copper Company eInploye, re- Ceived c fractured left wrist when Q belt on . machine In the fac. tory threw him to the floor. He was treated yesterday morning at Waterbury Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Worldwide Markets Are Urged
 John ). Moran Of
 The Bank of Mon'
 hotton, Speaker

The prosperity of the United States Is dependent upon the estab- lIshment of worldwide markets, John J. Moran, assistant vice. president of the bank of Manhat- tan, New York City, and manager of the banks export department told 8 dinner-rneeting of the Waterbury Association of Credit Men, at the Hotel Elton last night.
 The speaker pointed out 1t is vital. ly important that the United States buy from foreign countries, If this country is to prosper, in order that such countries may in turn purchase Americas goods. He also said the exporter should make sure that his requirements of foreign countries have been compiled with by the importer, such as obtaining a license to import and observance of foreign exchange control regula- tions.
 MT. Moran further stressed that the United States must create credit in this country for the use of for- eign countries if world markets are to be established.
 Herbert Pinter, president of the credit association, presided at tht
 meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Nelvs Of Connecticut

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 2S-(UP)- The Connecticut State EmployeS Association, affiliated with the AFL, today announced 1t would seek re" tention of the coStsofshving In: creases granted state employees and additional pay increases for l2'OOO workers.
 The union sought retention Of the cos. .of Living increases until the cost of living. as based on statistics compiled by the United States pc" pertinent of Labor; is lowered" Ad1 ditionaily, wage increases ranging from 9i20 to $500 c year were to Do requested for employees
 George W. Thorpe. president Of State Council, 10, State, County and Municipal Employes, AFL, said that "because state employees in most cases enjoy certain other adVant:. ages, such as annual salaries ana holidays of with pay, we are not seeking the high hourly rates paid in industry for sirniiiary positions. but we are seeking 6 fair and just income rute lor hH bthte eAHPAVTeS'
 Wnsted. Conn, Oct. 2S.-(UP) Corner Jonathan Ellg teddy e%- onerated Lillian D. Fatlcory, Avon, of criminal responsibility in the death Of Antoinette Gilman, aged GO, and blind, who was run down by her automobile ct New HaTts ford Sept. 22.
 The coroner found that the car car was being driven within c feas Sonabie speed and that Miss oil- man and . companion stepped into the path Of tine automobile.
 Hartford, Conn, Oct. 2S.-(UPl-- It was announced today that the new gOVernoF's residence, opened ef- ficlaily last week, will bo open for inspection by the publlc next Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday from s to 6 ?. nA
 AFrangemenGS gre being made foI similar inspection periods st sonss later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Japs Ordered To Turn
 ODer Embassy To Allies

tionals in neutral countries to Sweden or Switzerland, who already acts similarly for Japan in Allied nations.
 The directive, perhaps signih- cantly, followed by less than 4S hours Q prolonged conference be- tween MacArthur and Assistant O.. s. Secretary of War John J. McCloy. McCloy's long-distance telephone conversation with Washington early yesterday also may have dealt with the directive.
 Reliable sources said former Pre- mier Prince Fumimaro Konoye inc tended to renounce his princehood and all other court ranks in ac- knowledgement of his responsibility for the path Japan followed to dts- aster.
 They reported that Konoye in- formed Marquis Koichi Kido, lord that he held himself responsible keeper of the privy seal, yesterday for the course of events following the outbreak of the Chinese-Jap- anese war.
 Konoye became prime minister May 1, 1887, just a little more than 0 month before the outbreak of Chinese Japanese hostilities and continued ct the helm of the gov- ernment until January, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
King Names New Borons

London, Oct. 26-- (UP) - The Labor party's representation in the House of Lords was strengthened today as the result of seven baronieS created by King George.
 The new barons included Admr, Edward R. O. R, Evans, outstand- ing hero of World War I.
 The others were: Robert g. T. Choriey, professor of industrial and commercial law ct London universi. ty: Alexander D. Lindsay, philoss cpher and master of Balllol college, oxford university: Robert c. Mor. Sison, Labor member of Commons; George Muff, former Commons member; Robert A. Palmer, general secretary of the Cooperative Union: and william Piercy, member of the stock exchange and an economic expert.
 Labor governments are hampered because they are in minority in the House of Lords.
 A statement announcing crea. ton of the Peers was issued lest night from No. 10 Downing street, official residence of Prime Minister clement R. Attlee. Obviously word- ed carefully because of the delicaey of naming men to the Lords solely to increase Labor's strength, the statement said.
 'sThe King on the advice of the Prime Minister has been gracious. ly pleased to confer peerages upon seven gentlemen whose names are announced today.
 These creations are not made as political honors or rewards. They constitute c wholly exceptional measure of state policy designed tc increase the representation of the government in the House of Lords to on extent sufficient to ensure that business in the Upper House is con. ducted with proper dispatch and efficiency"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Snyder Completes Interrupted Tolk

Raymond D. Snyder. Republican nominee for mayor. made brief radio speech last night over VERY. to conclude ail address made on Tuesday when he charged that the Democratic incumbent displayed ail apathetic attitude toward the clty's need for adequate housing. MT. Syn der explained that he had been cut of the air on Tuesday through circufnstances beyond the statlon's 2 control, and had not completed his speech.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Wonen's League tes

Several leading candidates on both the Republican and Demo- cratic tickets will speak today tol- lowing the luncheon ct The Elton as guests of the League of Women Voters, Mrs. P. s. Van Valkenburg, president of the wonlen's organiza- ton, will preside.
 Nominees scheduled to address the group are: John s. Monagan and Raymond E. Snyder. seeking ottice of mayor: Neil Maloney and James Mcdrath, candidates for controller; Mary c. KiImartin and Harry Kra. SOW, for town clerk: Hurnbert Man. gini and Charles Velte, for tax col- Iector. City Treasurer Serge Belarl- ger and william Sirica, Republican nominee for city clerk, win also speak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Decentralization SDeeds Up Claims

Washington, Oct. 2b-CuPl-Vet. eraf,s administration officials said today that all branch offices being set tip in connection with the agen. cy,s decentralization program should be f,incticning by Jan. l.
 But peak ethciency-ahned at faster service for VeteranE--will not De reached for months. they said: The Boston branch, one Of lS, VIII open Nov. IS.
 Gen. Omar x. Bradley, veterans administrator, ordered the decen- tYaIizatiOn in an effort to speed up action on claims and other papers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Budget Director Files Settlement

The Geni.annual report completed yesterday by Budget Director Arnold FurIong shows that the city had on hand at mid-year 92,666, ,20o.36. The cityS taxes are 0l6 per cent paid to date. Most of this was collected in May or in the months since then and prior to october. Collec. tlons for October, the date for the second inStaiInent, have been small.
 The taxes receivable account, tn- ciudes ely y02s, ,700 of which f29,S32 D old age taxes. The foreclosed prop erty account Is e02AeI including the taxes and assessments owed on the date of foreclosure, The current liabilities are elee,Io4 and cash in the Merchants Trust (closed bank) is eos,6la
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Appeal Filed
 Ry LocoL Mon

An unemployment compensation appeal was filed in Superior Court today by Leo swedlow of Water. blry' who claims that awaiting of a recall to the Benrus Watch company and subsequent restraint from other employment does not dssdualify him from unemployment compensation benefits.
 The petitioner claims the com. missioner failed to establish that he had been directed by the admin. istrator or employment bureau to apply for suitable work and failed to do go without sufficient cause"
 The appeal is one Of the first taken since the reconyersion lay- nffg started. The conifiiisSioiisT s decision in the case was given oct 11th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Final Meeting On Chest Drive

Captains and workers in the Com tined Community Chest and War Fund drive were urged today to at. tend the final report dinner Of the drive to Dc held At the Central YMCA tomorrow evening.
 clyde W. Jennings this morning stressed the importance of . full attendance, in order that ell records may be cleared ct the meeting.
 Persons who have not been con- tacted by canvassers were urged to make contributions by calling Com. muIIlty Chest headquarters, 4.Sl27
 wyoming has more than 100 dude ranches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Thomoston Youth Club Plans Dance
 Williom Ryun
 Nomed HoIlowe'en
 Sneinl Chnirman

Thomaston, oct. 25-The Thom- aston Youth Club has secured Les Barbour's orchestra for their Hal lowe'en night dance and social at the Polish Hall, it was announced this morning by William Ryan, chairman.
 "A special meeting of the club will be held tomorrow evening in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
OVVgRRD TTTLE BOUT

New York, Oct. 26-tuP)-PTo. SnOter Mike Jacobs today offered Bruce WOOdcOck, heavyweight champion Of Britain, either title or FiOn-tItie bout against light heayyWaigst champion Gus LesEie. vich in Madison Square Garden next JanuaFys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
HEART DISEASE SYMPOSIUM

Los Angeles, Oct. 26-tUP)-The average American today will live to be IS years older than his or her grandfather, Dr. Samuel M. Levine of Harvard Medical School told delegates to the 18th annual sym posium on heart disease today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Miss Crowley
 Guest Speaker

Miss Kathleen Crowley, Superior Court probation offcier for New Haven county, was guest speaker at the 18th anniversary dinner of the Business and Professional Wo- mems club at Milford last night at the Racebrook Country club. Her topic was Probation Pays Dlvi- tends." About i50 attended.
 Wild horses are rounded up aHl- nually In wyoming by airplane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
VvTIAT Al CONCOCTIONl

Gpringlield. O., Oct. 20-(UP)-.- Willie Martin, 22, tried to commit suicide by drinking 6 mixture of Iodine, ttrpentine, ret poison, kefc' sere, . lighter fluid, shoe polish and wire.
 Martin is in the hOspitaI-Oniy sick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Engine Company 9 Cheeks Auto Fire

A fire in sedan on Harvard street was extinguished last night at $40 by firenen from Engine O. O..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, hes . new movie with United States equip~ fnent, the first of 6 chain to Do built in that area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-25
Proposals Solicited

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Evening star., 1945-11-11

paper and read me some outlandlsh
joke.
Passing plumbers man saw the
sign, Cast Iron Sinks We'll, he
said, any darn fool knows that.
"Okay, Gene, if it's so funny why
don't you laugh?"
He frowned. Maybe jokes aren't
funny in the way thought they were,
but, just the same, l like 'em because
they're lessons.
"How do you make out jokes are
lessons?"
"They help you to understand
things" He nodded his head as if he
was trying to say it with his whole
body.
''What sort of things?"
"Well, they help you to understand
that everything is a joke - every
thing. And the worlds the biggest joke
of ALL"
1.-The world?"
"You bet; a great big joke and
that's all it is"
"But the world can't be a joke,
Gene. Not the whole world"
HIS face was so earnest it hurt you
to look at it. "It can't be anything
else. Why, if the world wasn't great
big joke, any sensible human being
that had to live in it would 60 nuts.
Evening star., 1945-11-11

OF course it's joke - it's that kind
of a world" =.
On Saturday, about a month after
Gene had quit electricity. was down
in my workshop.
At twenty minutes past eight am.
big thump came at the cellar door and
there was Gene. He came downstairs
whistling
After minute he said. DO you
want to sell me back those tools and
things gave your"
mo-" l said. Il won't sell 'em. But
they're all in that box, and if you can
lift the cover off I'll give 'em to you
for a prize"
Mean that?"
s'No, 1 just talk to hear myself" l
said.
He yanked the cover off the box and
hefted his tools.
Finally he said, Gee. I wish l had
a place to work."
Evening star., 1945-11-11

Tommy Killer said, "No, Gene amt
sick. This morning he was collecting
funnes from old Sunday papers. Diff
ferent ones"
| didn't hear from Gene Sunday,
and the next day at school when |
asked him what was the matter he
wouldn't look at me at first. He just
said What do you mean what's the
matter?"
"You weren't over Saturday"
"Oh, you mean to horse around
with electricity"
Sure"
Now he looked at me; his eyes were
hard. 1--WE quit wasting my time that
way. There're things more interesting
than electricity or radio or any of that
junk"
''All right - what?'
Jokes"
thought he was kidding. Jokes?
How Gomez"
Maybe | can't explain. but it's
fact"
He pulled a piece of paper from his
pocket. Listen to this one. She:
What's cocoanut? He: A cocoanut's
potato with whiskers.
as that funny?"
Sure, it's funny. Here's another
one. Bones: You tell me everybody Is
some kind of a cake. What kind of a
cake is a farmer?' 'Tambo: He's a hoe
cake Bones: An old man.? 'Tambo:
A frosted cake Bones: An electri-
cian?' 'Tambo: A current cake.
Sounds pretty corny to me. l
told him.
Electricity sounds pretty corny
to me. I'm through with it."
Aren't you coming around after
school?"
why should l? What's the sense
Evening star., 1945-11-11

of building electrical stuff? tell you
I'm through with all that for good"
he answered.
talked to him for long while, but
he wouldn't change his mind. He was
through. l felt pretty lonesome over
it all.
Anyhow, Gene" l said, you've
got your tools and stuff over at our
house"
He said, Keep EN-. Sell 'em. Throw
'em away. don't care"
From then on he spent all the money
he earned on funny books like Min
strel Chuckles and Laughs" "A
Thousand and One Side-splitting Anec-
dotes," and BEST Jokes From All
Over the World"
My MOTHER asked me: Why doesn't
Gene come here any more? But l
couldn't explain, because it would
have made him look too silly. Once
she said, 81 think l ought to call on
his grandmother and see if she knows
what's the matter. You wouldn't
mind, would you? Genes such a fine
boy, and you tell me you've never
quarreled?"
OF course there hadn't been any
quarrel. We were still good friends,
even if every time we got together at
school he'd pull out fresh piece of