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Evening star., 1945-10-26
Probe Turns to Navy Gambling
'AfterMisuse Of Food IsReveoIed

Fleet commander, had severely criti-
cized officers for the native party
and various inquiries that preceded
and followed it.
Enlisted Man Tried.
Chairman Mead told admirals
that Navy enlisted man got deck
court for having a 25-cent can of
meat and noodles while an officer
who took 1900 pounds OF roast and
steaks goes free
Unless this Is completely inyesti-
gated and the entire system over
hauled we cannot hope to have the
Navy retain the place of respect re-
quired for its officers Chairman
Mead added
Senator Ferguson terming the
naval inquiries and court-martial as
complete whitewash," asked the
officers present II they knew that
Col Stickney had ''his life threat
ened' and faced a "court-martial
himself" for going out of channels
to tell Senators about this"
They replied in the negative.
Admiral Charles P. Snyder, in
spector general for the Navy, and
Rear Admiral Austin K. Doyle, spe-
cial investigator, promised they
would get all the facts.
Navy reports given to the Sena-
tors told the following story:
The beef and butter were dis
covered in locker at Oahu last
February marked property of
Comdr. Blodgett-do not take"
Transferred Stickney.
Col. Stickney and Comdr. Blodgett
both appealed to their superior
Capt. J. S. Dowell, who after con-
sulting with Capt. j. S. Norton, sup
ply officer, called off court of in
quiry and eventually transferred Col.
Stickney.
The Marine officer wrote to Sena-
tors and subsequently Admiral MINI
itz reopened the whole case, order
ing a court-martial for Comdr.
Blodgett. Meanwhile, the Navy ci-
villain, Earl M. Schwartz. who issued
the meat and butter, described it as
not fit for human consumption.
Before the court-martial at which
Comdr. Blodgett was acquitted, he
Evening star., 1945-10-26
Mrs. Roosevelt Doubts
Truman Foreign Policy
Will Aid World Peace
Py the Associated Press,

Ry the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26.-Mrs
Eleanor Roosevelt says she is not
sure President Truman's foreign
policy will help create "a peaceful
world"
Mrs. Roosevelt, at a press confer
ence preceding an address last night
before the Pennsylvania Citizens
Politician Action Committee here, as
serted the United States first line
of defense" is "the making of q
sound peace"
ut would be most unfortunate,
she said, 'for the sake of future gen.
erations If efforts towards a sound
peace are unsuccessful"
Mrs. Roosevelt, pressed for hel
opinion on the administration S mil.
itary training program, pointed out
that Mr.. Truman's address to Con-
gress stated "his support of train
ing program, but 1t in no way stip-
ulated what the military training
program would consist Of"
This, she said, is a major fault.
obviously the old traditiona.
methods of military training are not
sufficient for the future defense OF
the Nation. But neither President
Truman nor Gen. Marshall have
stated their views on what type OF
training the youth Of the country
should be given"
Mrs. Roosevelt warned at the PAC
dinner that Americans. must vote.
mo democracy" she said. really
functions unless the ma jority of its
people register and vote"
She asserted President Truman's
legislative program is on the in
active list because members of
Congress think that the people
back home don't care"
I'VE must never forget" she said,
that leaders are the product of the
people. We've got to wake up"
Evening star., 1945-10-26
nv the Assoc;atea PFC.

By the Associated Press.
The Senate War Investigating
Committee turned today to an in
quiry about gambling among Navy
men in connection with asserted sale
of ship supplies on Hawaiian black
markets.
Chairman Mead said the Navy
had supplied the Senate committee
with a preliminary report on gam
bling which may be aired at later
public hearings. He gave no details
Senator Ferguson, Republican, Of
Michigan said the investigator.
would keep an eye on Navy action
against personnel responsible fol-
misuse of food described by wit
nesseS at a committee hearing.
'It is up to them to push it ahead,
he told a reporter, but we are going
to watch it,"
Senator Ferguson estimated about
81 10000 worth of Government
owned supplies had reached the
black market around Pearl Harbor
Chairman Mead fixed Illegal sale.
at perhaps half million.
1--WE know that meat was taker
out OF Navy supplies and sold tc
meat dealers, tayerns and hot dog
stands" Senator Ferguson said.
Senator Mead said evidence or
hand and witnesses testimony yes
terday indicated the whole supply
system had broken down"
Committee members invited Navy
men and the public to send along
any tips on irregularities.
Tip Caused Inquiry.
1t was such tip, from Col. Iven
c. Stickney of the Marines, which
led to the current investigation.
He wrote Senators that he found
1,500 pounds of meat and 400 pounds
of butter in the locker of Regular
Navy officer, Comdr. Laurence Blod-
gett, since retired.
A court martial cleared Col. Blod-
gett of charges that he had taken
the food from naval supplies, Col
Stickney disclosed, and Col. Stick
ney, accused of violating regulations
by not sending his complaint
through superior officers, was given
a low efficiency rating and trans
ferred.
However, Secretary of the Navy
Fprrestal later promoted him to his
present grade, commended him and
sent him back to Pearl Harbor to
nelp investigate diversion of supplies
Yesterdays testimony set off SEN
atorial demands for shakedown in
quiry into the whole system of Navy
courts
1t was brought out that Comdr.
Blodgett supplied two pigs for
"luau" (native party where naval
officers preparing charges against
him were guests.
Testimony also disclosed that Ad-
miral Chester w. Nimitz, Pacific
Evening star., 1945-10-26
Rubber Director Post
To Be Abolished Nov. )

The post of director of rubber
programs will be discontinued No
vember when the Civilian Pro-
duction Administration takes over
the functions of the War Production
Board, WPB announced yesterday
Robert S. Wilson, who has been
rubber director since last July, will
serve as adviser to William L. Bait,
chairman of an interagency policy
committee on rubber in the Office
of War Mobilization and Recon-
version
Evening star., 1945-10-26
Two Cob Fleet Owners
Siqn Union Contracts

The first contract between any
Washington taxicab fleet owner and
a drivers union was signed yester-
day by Nathanial Dibble, Premier
feet owner, and John Grey, Checker
feet owner.
The contracts, which were signed
with the Taxicab Operators, Drivers
& Garage Employees Local 935, AFL,
make closed shop mandatory and
affect working conditions, accidents
and leaves of absence due to vaca-
tions, sickness or accident.
Evening star., 1945-10-26
Veronica Luke Has Son

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 26 tP.-A
son, weighing 5 pounds, 6 ounces,
was born last night to Film Actress
Veronica Lake. The father is film
Director Andre De 10th. The
actress has a daughter, Elaine by
her first husband, Maj. John S.
Detlie.
Evening star., 1945-10-26
Mason Sturts Vocation

Commissioner Guy Mason plans
to leave Washington tonight for a
brief vacation in Pinehurst, N. c.
He is expected back at his desk No
veuher 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
l9 Waterbury Men Released

Among the 70 Waterbury Area men who were discharged yesterday ifom the Army at the FoTt Devenk. Mas. Separation Center. were i2 from this city. They were.
 SSgt Arthur B. Land. ie Violet street. Cpl. Joseph Moschell. sS Cosseit street. Pvt Fred W Ar monat. ~ Lincoln street, Nauga- tuck: Cpl. FTancias L- Russell. i2i Aetna street. Naugatuck: Cpl. An- ihony J. oFifa. a Acorn street
 s Se, Frederick " Foetscb, i55 Meadow street Naugatuck. Cpl Frederick A. wlndebank, iso Dwight street. Cpl. Joseph D. Fay. 2i sprague street. ITS Raymond H Dumouchel. i26 South View street Pic Leon P. KllmaSzcwhki, 08 Pond sicci. Pfc. Robert C Christ. loto Highland avenue: Pfc. John II Platt. SC Bridge street. Haugatuck T Sgt. Milton W. D.dsbury, ei Ma Dlc street. Thomaston
 Joel F. Nelson. is0 Litehiieic street. Thomaston. ITS Leo C. Con- tois, 2T7 Porter street, Watertown ITS Pfc Edmund K. Kosakowsk' 20 Walnut street: Pfc. Emory V Wright. s2 Highland avenue: Cpl Amato L. Mongeliuzzo, 36 Norton street: Cpl. Rudolph P. Plumb. 35a Willow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14

July, shifted its gears into high and lit out for Brittany. Tn two weeks the division had reached the out skirts of Brest, its Combat Com mand A had trapped 10000 Nazis, and the division had swept on, leav- ing the mopping-up for the infantry. At Dippe, after capturing many towns en route, the Super Sixth linked up with the Seventh Army and worked it's way up to the Saar River.
 When on Rundstedt launched his winter counteroffensive, the Sixth was shifted to the sector south of the Ardennes, relieving the Tenth Armored. Five days later, it was back in the Bastogne area. For 23 days, fighting in cold so intense the tank doors had to be hammered open, the Sixth fought the Nazis to standstill.
 After that, the boys began free wheeling again. When the divi- sion, the linking of the Third and Seventh Armies was effected.
 From here on in, it was clear sailing for the doughs of the Sixth. The outfit kept moving forward until the Germans cried, Uncle"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
MAJ. VIM. SLATOR

Mai. William J. Slator, former Waterbury newspaperman, has been assigned to the Pentagon building in Washington as public relations officer in the office of the Chief of Ordnance, Executive Division. Since entering the service in Janu- ary, 1943, Maj. Slator has been at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md, where he was chief of the historical branch as well as records, admins trator and printing control officer The major and his wife, the for- mer Celine Rooster of this city, will make their home in Arlington, Virginia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
Your GI Rights
By DOUGLAS LARSEN NEA Staff Correspondent

Washington, Dec. 14-"When will he come home?" is still the big question for friends and relatives of men overseas. Here are the answers to some of these big questions:
 o. My sweetheart is with the 858th Avn. Battalion. We are plan ming to get married soon and l would like to know the approximate time of his arrival in the States. I haven't heard from him in two months.
 A. You can start preparing your trousseau now. That outfit is due to arrive in the United States about the end of December. It is sailing on the USS Marine Angel.
 o. My buddy Is now assigned to the 1903 Quartermaster Truck Com pany. haven't heard from him in a long time and would like to know where he is and how long it will be before he gets home. We are plan- ming to go into business together.
 A. That outfit is at Liege, Bel gium, apparently on occupation duty. It is hard to tell when he will return. It depends on his point score.
 o. I have received no mail from my brother since Oct. 31, when he wrote he was being changed to 330th Infantry Regiment. APO 83. Can you tell me why I should have had no mail since then?
 A. His address indicates he is with the 83rd Division, on occupa- tion duty at Deggendorf, Germany, according to latest reports. You should hear from him very soon. The change was probably respon- sible for the delay.
 o. My son is with the Headquar- ters Company, 82nd Medical Bat. talion, 18th Arm0red Division. Is It possible that he will be home by Christmas?
 A. He probably will be. That out fit sailed the last part of November.
 Questions will be answered only in this space-not by mail.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
RoDER1CK MACDONALD CM s/c

According to word received, Rod- erick Macdonald, carpenters mate, 3/c, son of MT. and Mrs. Donald Macdonald, 126 Woodlawn Ter race, arrived at Treasure Island San Francisco. Macdonald, a vet- eran of Tarawa was stationed over seas 26 months. He was awarded the occupation ribbon with bronze star for being one of the first Sea- bees to occupy Japan. Prior tc entering the service he was em- ployed at Waterbury A.D.T. office His sister, Pvt. Mary Eleanor Mac donald, WAC is stationed with a medical unit at McCluskey General Hosnital. Temple. Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
Plaintiff Heard In SIOO.OOO Suif

Testimony by the plaintiff in the $lO0,OOO civil action brought against Lombard Bros. of Waterbury and a Westport physician was completed in the Bridgeport Superior Court yesterday.
 The plaintiff, Mrs. Gretchen Fitch of Norwalk, seeks recovery for per sonal injuries sustained Dec. p, l942 in a collision of vehicles of the Waterbury firm and pr. Victor w. Anderson. Mrs. Fitch was a pas senger in a car operated by Dr. An derson and owned by his sister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
FOUR DISCHARGED

Three Waterbury AAF members and one from Cheshire. all of whom nave seen extensive overseas ser "ice, were discharged within the past two days from the AAF at the Separation Center, Westoyer Field Mass. They were:
 It. James c. Ney, 90 Proctor street; T/Sgt. Charles H. Rinaldi 42 Platt street; Sgt. Herman Mos- iIowitz, 322 Pine street and Capt Raymond Brink, Cheshire.
 At the Mitchell Field Separation Center, Long Island, N. Y, Sgt M Byrne, 63 Southwick avenue. af- ter several months overseas duty with the AAF received discharge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
IT. BEVERLY R. ISRAEL

It. Beverly R. Israel, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harry Israel, 2S4 Plaza avenue, has returned home after 20 months oversees. It. Israel was stationed in hospitals in England and France with the 160th Division Hospital. While overseas she visit ed Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Lux embourg and Paris. It. Israel en- tered the service in April, 1943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
SGT. HERMAN MOsKOwITZ

westover Field, Mass.,-Sgt. Her. man Moskowitz, 322 Pine street, Waterbury, Conn.,, was honorably discharged here from the Army Air Forces today.
 This enlisted man has served 3 years and 6 months in the Army, of which 24 months were overseas in the Caribbean theater of opera tiOnS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
S/sGT. JOHN A. DICARLO

Randolph Field-S/Sgt. John A. DiCarlo, son of Mrs. Leatrice Di- Carlo, I8 Lowland avenue. has been honorably discharged from the AAF at the Separation Center here. He is married to the former Lucy No- yelli of Waterbury.
 Sgt. DiCarlo's last duty station in the United States was Foster Field, Texas, one of the many training fields in the Army Air Force Training Command, where he worked as an aviation mechanic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
!: NEWS OF MEN INV THE SERVICE .:.
MAI. WILLIAM O. HOOARTH

Maj William O. Hogarth. son of Thomas Hogarth. has been released from active duty and is on terminal leave with his family. Maj. Ho- garth began his Army service in February. iDt0 and served in the Pacific T'heater Of Operations for i've months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14

These m a D s are too small. Give me a map large enough so I won't run off it today"
 The Super 9th, landing in Nor mandy late in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
rREAIAGIIO BROTHERS

Ralph c Tremaglso. radioman. ,c. was recently released from the
 Navy at Boston, after three years eFvice on the cruiser. Cleveland. llso released are his two brothers. Nsgt Anthony Tremaglio. in the Army nearly five years. IS months Of which were in Italy and Ger many. and Cpl. Domenic Tremaglio. former prisoner of war in Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
Rabbi Speaker at
 Sunday Noon Club

A meeting of the Sunday Noon Club will be held at the Second Congregational Church with Rabbi William P. Greenfield, Beth-El Syn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
Fighting DiuiSions
War Map Too Small For Speeding Sixth
By NEA Service

At one point in its remarkable race across France, the Sixth Arm ored Division covered 48 miles in 24 hours, causing its commander, Maj-Gen. Robert w. Grow, to say,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
RETuRNIN0 HOME

TIE NENNNNN TWILL
 Two local young men who be- gan their Army service together have been discharged from service a. Fort Devens. Mas, after a months ln Europe. They are Pfc. Joseph J. Fiammia. 65 Eastern avenue and Pfc. Louis Tlso. e Transit street Veterans Of six campaigns they served in England. France and Ger many.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14

According to a report of an emi- nent doctor of the University of Nebraska. babies prefer red and adults prefer blue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14

Alter 42 months in the service. 20 Of which were in the Pacific. James Corley, seaman ilc. son Of Mrs. stella Ganum. 4S Stiles street has been discharged from the Navy at Lido Beach. N. Y. He served 20 months aboard air. craft carriers in the Pacific. Prior to entering the service he attend ed New Britain Trade School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
aGT. DENNIS ?. HICKEY

Newark Army Air FSelc. Newark N. j., i3 Dec. ip4S-Sgt. Dennis F Hickey, son Of Mrs. Julia T. Hickey i2l Cooke street. has been promoted to stan sergeant at the Atlantic Command, 1t was announced by Col c. P. Kane, commanding ofiicer.
 SISgt. Hickey enlisted in the Army Air Forces in June. 1922. and prior to his assignment here, at- tended Link Trainer school al Chanute field. Illinois. Before en- tering the service, he was employed as a salesman.
 The Atlantic Overseas Air Tech nical Service Command is a unit oi the Air Technical Service Com- mand. largest single command in the AAF which is responsible for the development, procurement. SUD- ply and maintenance of all planes and equipment throughout the world,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14

agog, as guest speaker. The meet ing will begin at 10 a m. and will be open to the public.
 Rabbi Greenfield will choose as his topic, Jewish Customs and Holy Days" Herbert s. Smith will pre- side at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
CPL R0BERT r. KENNY

Newark Army Air Field. Newark. V. J., is De. ietS-cpl. Robert T. Kenny, son of Ar. and Mrs. John T. Kenny. i7s5 East Main street. has been promoted to the rank of ser- geant at the Atlantic Overseas Air Technical Service command. it was announced by Col. c. P. Kane, com manding oincer.
 Prior to his assignment here, Sgt. Kenny served with the Finance Sec- ton, 1sth Service Group, Ft Dix, N. !. Attached te the ti0sth Base Unit, Squadron ~B". he ts a mem- Der of the Finance Detachment al this installation.
 Egt. Kenny is a graduate of Holy Gross college and was formerly eni- ployed as a payroll and bonus clerk at the Chase Brass dx Copper CO.
 The Atlantic overseas Air Tech nical Service Command b a unit oi the Air Technical Service Con- mand. largest single command in the AAF which is responsible for the development. procurement. supply and maintenance of all planes and equipment throughout the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14
Bank GiUes Formal Notice of Appeal

4 motion to set aside the $o,51o verdict returned Wednesday for Dr. E. Irene Boardman Kathan and Mrs. Mary Boardman was filed in Superior Court yesterday by the Connecticut Savings Bank. which claims the verdict was the result of passion and prejudice and was contrary to the law and evidence.
 The bank also claims Judge James E. Murphy made errors in his charge to the jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14

Questions will be answered only in this space-not by mail.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-26
OUTLOOK
 IN WORLD
 NOT GOOD
Lindbergh Gives Views on European Sifudtion-
 Warfare Feared

CHICAGO, July 26.-Our soldiers have been victorious in arms over Europe says Charles A. Lindbergh but we have not established peace CT liberty" there and many "so- called liberated nations have simply exchanged the Nazi form of dicta- torship for the Communist form"
 There is less security there now than ever before, and less demo- cracy," the noted flyer who recently returned from a research trip to Europe, was quoted by the Chicago Tribune today.
 Lindbergh, in a discussion of in- ternational affairs with Tribune exc cutives yesterday during a stop-ove on a business trip, was quoted by the paper as saying that the fear of continued war and revolution is widespread in Europe"
 And if a third world war comes within another generation, our chil- dren will find it worse than the one we are now fighting said Lindbergh, who went to Europe to study enemy developments in jet and rocket air craft.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-26
5NAppY FEATURE
 SHOWS TONIGHT
 AT 10TH CENTURY

What would you do if you were a young girl just arrived in great city and discovered after sub-ieasing young mans apartment that an assorted dozen of his friends, mostly boys in the service, had keys to the place, along with standing invita- tions to drop in and make them selves at home whenever they hap pened to be in town? Isn't that a corker?
 But this is the situation that con fronts Simone Simon in Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore the hilarious comedy at the 20th Gen. tury tonight, co-starred with James Ellison and William Terry. In such circumstances a girl sim ply has no privacy at all, and of course the neighbors down the hall begin to wonder just what is going on The situation becomes vastly more complicated when a soldier and a sailor are both bitten by the love bug. as the saying has it, and romance rears it's head in a setting of complete and Imaginable confusion. From this point on it is anybodys race, and the story ends in a howl of merriment when a dark horse sneaks by on the rail to cop the baby-prize.
 The stars supporting cast includes Alan Dinehart, Minna Gombel, Chick Chandler and Grady Sutton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-26
''MAI5IE GOES TO RENO" I5FEATURE
 BILL AT CAPITOL

When "Maisie Goes to Reno, which she is doing tonight at the Capitol for the last two times, it is the signal for another hilarious chain of events in the popular screen characters career The current film with Ann Sothern again playing the irrepressible Maisie Xavier, is the lest yet.
 This time Maisie, on vacation from her job as a welder in an airplane factory-which she achieved in Swing Shift Maisie"-findS herself in the Nevada city and mixed up with forgers as she comes to the aid of young soldier whose wife is being victimized by the gang.
 In the course of the story she meets blackjack dealer, played by John Kodiak, and romance again comes to Maisie. She also becomes involved in all sorts of adventures in the course of fighting things for the soldier and his wife.
 Miss Sothern is her usual buoyant self, and Kodiak, who has become one of Hollywoods' busiest young leading men since his work in Song of Russia" and "Lifeboat," again displays the rough-and-ready he man qualities which have so quick ly endeared him to the moviegoing public.
 An excellent cast surrounds these two.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-26
John MtCormitk's
 Nomination Is0.k.

WASHINGTON, July 26 v The Senate confirmed by voice vote yesterday the appointment of John L. Mccormick as Director of Se- lective Service for Alaska.