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Evening star., 1945-05-26
Public Welfare Board
Picks Group 10 Review
D. {. Baby Broker Act.

The Public Welfare Board yester-
day recommended to the Commis-
sloners a group of welfare, health
and private welfare representatives
to serve on a committee to review
regulations promulgated under the
Baby Broker Act.
This step, according to Ray l..
HUH, director of welfare, is re-
quired by the act, which was re-
Gently assailed as an "asinine" law
at a meeting of the District Bar
Association Mr.. Huff said = that
criticism of the law and regulations
undoubtedly would be considered.
Will Name Committee.
Edgar Morris. chairman of the
board, was authorized to name a
committee to review the basic
statutes controlling adoption for the
purpose of determining, whether, in
the light of the new baby broker
law, the basic laws on adoption are
lin line with the best in modern
thought"
Mr.. Morris will name a member
of the board a member of the
Advisory Board of Juvenile Court
and three citizens to review the
laws. Those recommended to the
Commissioners to review regula-
tions included:
Mrs. Radford Moses of the board,
Mrs. Nina Trevvett, member of the
board staff: Health Department
representative to be named, Mrs.
Theodore Peyser of the Jewish
Social Service Agency, Mrs Florence
Murray, Catholic Charities; Mrs.
Seton Darr, ST. AIMS Infant
Asylum; Mrs. r. R. Miller of Chill
dren's Services. and Mrs Fred
Wright, Children's Protective Asso-
citation.
Committee Authorized.
The board also authorized the
Institutions Committee to study the
establishment of welfare indus
tries" particularly for the Home for
the Aged and Inflrm 1t was pointed
out that 100 or so aged persons have
left the home in the past several
years and obtained wartime posi-
tions. 1t is felt. Mr.. Huff said. that
the ability of persons in these in
stitutions to work should be con-
served and the Society for the
Blind will be invited to join in the
study.
The Jewish Foster Home, affiliated
with the Jewish Social Service, was
recommended to the Commissioners
for licensing under the Baby Broker
Act for child placement work.
Evening star., 1945-05-26
Mt. OIivet Methodists
To Burn MORTGAGES

Formal mortgage burning cere-
monies will be held at the Mount
Olivet Methodist Church, the old
est church in Arlington County
tomorrow.
A drive to pay off the SIS 400 debt
was started a year ago and since
that time the church has retired
the mortgage and accumulated
$4,000 in War Bonds, according to
Allen Burkholder, chairman of the
Fund-Raising Committee. The Rev.
A. G. Lynch is pastor of the
church located at Glebe road and
North Sixteenth street
Evening star., 1945-05-26

Mark Albertson of the Takoma Park
Horticultural Club chairman of the
Athletic Committee. Mrs. Margaret
P. Dodge Of the Women's Club, chair
man Of the children's parade section
of the celebration; John w. Coff-
man, chairman of the patriotic ex-
ercises, and George A. Cook Of the
Takoma Park Chamber of Com
merce, chairman of the Finance
Committee.
Evening star., 1945-05-26
Harrison Convicted
Of MansIaughter in
Second Murder Trial
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, May 26.-The
second trial Of Walter Paul Harrison,
80, former streetcar motorman,
charged with the murder Of his wife,
ended yesterday with . conviction
Of involuntary manslaughter and q
jury recommendation that he be
sentenced to two years in the peni-
tentiary,
Two hours and IS minutes after
the Hastings Court Part 2 jury re-
tired at 2:40 pm, Court Clerk
Charles Purdy read: I'VE the jury
find the defendant guilty of in
voluntary manslaughter and fix his
punishment at two years."
Sentence Delayed.
Leith Bremner of the defense
counsel requested that Judge Willis
Pulliam delay passing sentence so
that counsel may have time to de-
eide whether any motions will be
made. No bond was asked for Har-
rison and Mr.. Bremner asked the
court sergeant to take the defendant
in charge.
Harrison's wife and four Of her
five children were drowned in June.
1943, when the car in which they
were sitting rolled backwards into
a Water-f1lled quarry. At the time,
Harrison was underneath the ma
chine, adjusting the clutch.
In September, 1943, he was tried
and found guilty by jury and sub
sequently sentenced to death in the
electric chair. The verdict was re-
versed by the State Supreme Court
Of Appeals and new trial ordered.
"Other Woman" Testifies.
The defendants attorneys con-
tended during the trial, which
opened May 18, after days spent in
selecting jury, that the death was
accidental.
They admitted that Harrison had
had an affair with Blennie Terrell,
the "other woman" in the case. She
testified on the witness stand that
she had become engaged to Har-
rison not knowing he was married
and had children.
The contention of the Common.
wealth was that the defendant de-
liberately had placed his automobile
in such a position that drowning
was inevitable, if the car rolled OF
the narrow road, and held that
Blennie Terrell supplied the motive.
A verdict was asked for murder in
the first degree.
Evening star., 1945-05-26

the Woman's Club. The services will
take place on the town property
on Sheridan street, facing Queens
Chapel road.
Army Chaplain Leighton E. Har-
rell Of University Park, now home
on furlough, will give the main ad-
dress. Girl Scouts, Brownies, Boy
Scouts, Cub Scouts and Camp Fire
Girls will take part. On the flag
will be star with the number OF
those in service and a gold star
with the number who have lost their
lives.
Evening star., 1945-05-26
Dr.. Verqoru to Speak

DR.. Edoardo Vergara will speak
on italian Political and Economic
Problems of Today and Tomorrow
at a meeting of the local chapter
OF the Mazzini Society, Inc, at 3
pm. tomorrow at Workmen's Circle.
main hail. 1902 Fourteenth street
NV,
Evening star., 1945-05-26
Poy Boost Bill Tabled

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (P,.-The bill
10 increase the pay of Illinois 204
Assembly members from $4,000 to
$500 was tabled after the House
voted, ga to 81, in favor. Passage re-
ullired II votes.
Evening star., 1945-05-26
BEST BUYS
T0DAY'S
Brishtwood Corner

This attractive corner home is
being offered for sale for the first
ranged in to apartments with
separate entrances. 5 rooms, bath
and inclosed porch on lst floor; 4
rooms and bath on 2nd floor. large
basement, automatic gas heat, Q
car garage, 9 electric refrigerators,
storm windows. screens, etc. Sur
rounded by beautiful shrubbery with
unusual fish pond and victory gar
den. Truly home you will be
proud to own. Possession at time
of settlement.
Evening star., 1945-05-26
Spring Rd. NV.
S75o-down-S75O

Attractive Colonial brick, 6 larse
rooms, bath. h.w.h.. full basement
and garage. Convenient to stores,
schools and transportation. Priced
Don't wait, 1t won't last. Cali
at once.
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NeoT 5th Sis. NE.

Substantial row brick, 6 large
rooms, bath, h.-w.h., full basement
ana garage. Convenient to stores
and schools. Priced at only $3.50.
Inspect at once.
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Neor 9th &C Sts. NE.

Attractive row brick, consisting of
3 apartments, of rooms, kitchen
and bath each. New oil burning
furnace, nice yard and garage.
Completely reconditioned, possession
at time OF settlement. Inspect at
once.
Evening star., 1945-05-26
18th St. NV.

Semidetached brick, 8 large rooms.
bath, oil heat, full basement, cleo
tr1c refrigerator, weather-strfpped
ana insulated. Convenient to every
thing. An immediate inspection
of settlement. 'AAA''
Evening star., 1945-05-26

THE FLAMING SWORD-Memorial to the dead of the I'd
Division of the American Expetionary World
l971919 located the Mall back the facing
Constitution avenue just east OF Seventeenth street
sgner is the famous architect John Russell Pope and the
sculptor James Fraser 1t is made Of aminated granite
with hone finish in huge solid blocks Weighing
The memorial forms open doorway fanked by
Evening star., 1945-05-26
Rhode Island Ave. NE.
Near End St.

Tapestry Colonial brick, 6 larre
rooms, bath, h.-w.h and basement,
thing. Priced exceptionally low II
only $3.50. =
Evening star., 1945-05-26
Nsar 18th 8 { Sts. Sc,

Substantial row brick, 8 large
rooms, bath, h.-w.h., garage. Ar
raHged into light housekeeping
units with 3 sinks and 3 ranges.
Evening star., 1945-05-26

scrbed wings before which stands bronze flaming
pointing upward the hi grasped in fist doorway
symbolic Of the gateways Of Paris The either side
are inscribed Touon TroyonB de Beleau
bacheSt MhielBanc Mon Meuse Argonne- -TheRhine"
memorial including approaches is 26 feet high
40 feet deep The sketch is by Helen Catch Durston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
PLAN OBSERVANCE OF MARITIME DAY
State to Honor Crew of First Steam Vessel to
 Cross Atlantic

Special tribute will be paid to Moses Rogers, first sea captain to sail a steam vessel, the SS Savan- nah, across the Atlantic Ocean, and to the members of his crew, most of whom were residents of New London Connecticut by the U. S. Maritime Service Officers School at Fort Trumbull on Tuesday, National Maritime Day. Maritime Day is es- tablished by act of Congress in hon. or of the merchant marine and the maritime industry in the country and the last proclamation issued by President Roosevelt before his death proclaimed it's observance this year on May 22nd, the anniversary of the sailing of the Savannah from Sa- vannah, Georgia in 1919.
 Governor Raymond E. Baldwin and the commanding officers of all military establishments in the New London area will be guests of the U. s. Maritime Service Officers School on Tuesday. Governor Bald win will place wreaths on the Moses Rogers Memorial in New London and at the burial place of Stevens Rogers, navigator of the Savannah, at the Cedar Grove cemetery in New London.
 Governor Ellis Arnall of Georgia will join in a national broadcast (NBC) with Governor Baldwin at 12:30 p. m. in paying special trib- ute to the sailing of the SAVAN- NAH and to it's crew. Officer Can- didates John P. Quinlan, Jr., of Ozine Park, Long Island, and Will liam M. Adams of Providence, R. T., will receive Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medals from Captain A. G. Ford, superintendent of the officers school There will be a regimental review in honor of Governor Baldwin following the radio broadcast.
 The New London chapter of the Propeller Club of the United States has arranged dinner in special ob- servance of National Maritime Day on Tuesday evening. Governor Baldwin will be the principal speaker at this dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
Gets B. U. Degree

Boston, May Three college presidents were among nine persons who were awarded honorary degrees at Boston universitys 72nd commencement today. They are:
 President Charles Seymour of Yale University, doctor fo laws; President Hugh P. Baker of Massachusetts State College, doctor of science in education; President Joseph M. Edge of Dakota Wesleyan University, doc tor Of science in education.
 Horace A. Garter, president of the William Carter Co.,. of Boston, doc tor of commercial science; Dr. Alice Stone Blackwell, writer and humani- tarian, doctor of humanities; Will liam R. Greeley, Boston architect, doctor of fine arts; Serge Kousse- vitzky, conductor of the Boston sym phony orchestra, doctor of music.
 Arthur T. Vanderbilt, lawyer and dean of New York University school Of law, doctor of civil law; Muni- cipal Judge Bert E. Holland of Bos- ton, doctor of laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
CITY SETS BRISK
 FACE IN CAMP AICN
Sale of Bonds Here Re- ported Ahead of State,
 National Figures
(NEA Telephoto)

Swinging briskly along, Water bury's Seventh War Loan drive started its second week today ahead of state and national figures, James E. Moran, chairman of the cam- paign, here declared.
 Brisk war bond purchases in ser ies E swelled total figures fer the first week of the drive to S2,018,692, third of the quota of $6,905 ,000 which Waterbury and surrounding towns must raise by June 30.
 So far we're right up there," MT. Moran said this morning, and it is heartening to know we are slight ly ahead of other cities in the state"
 Total purchases at Victory house on the Green, which was StaIfed last week by various organizations, ap- proximated $8200O in series E. bonds. The Bristol Go. which of- fered a continuous program of en- tertainment there last Saturday sold bonds totaling S27,025.
 At Scovill Mfg. Go. where total receipts have hlt $554,0OO, contin- uous rallies are being held today for all shifts, and will again be held on Wednesday and Friday.
 A noon-hour rally was held today at the Waterbury Tool, division of Vickers, featuring a cigarette auc- tion.
 Victory House will remain open today. Mrs. Loretta Breen is in charge. The Women's Republican club will take charge of sales to- morrow there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
Navy Yord Asks Help

New York, May 21.-UP)-The New York Navy Yard appealed for 4,OOO more workers today to speed repairs on the battle-scarred air craft carrier Franklin.
 Repair work on the gallant old Big Ben" was interrupted briefly today so that ceremonies could be held on the charred flight deck honoring IA members of the crew.
 The 114 were among survivors of the fires and explosions that cost HOO casualties aboard the carrier during a battle off the coast of Japan last March l9.
 The request for more workers was made by Rear Admiral Freeland A. Daubin, commandant of the Brook lyn Yard It coincided with Navy Department appeal for redoubled ef- forts to meet carrier construction schedules which have fallen behind because of manpower shortages.
 Of 12 carriers named in the Wash ington statement, two, the 45 ,0C0 ton Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 27,000 ton Essex class KearSarge are un- der construction here. Naval strat- egists have urged an increase in the carrier fleet which now includes 26 carriers and 65 escort carriers, the Third Naval district said.
 Officers and men who saved the Franklin after she was hit by an enemy bomber were receiving awards ranging from the Bronze Star to the Navy Cross today,
 Vice Admiral Aubrey w. Fitch deputy chief of naval operations (air), was selected to make the presentati tionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
COSCIA MURDER
 TRIAL SLATED
Large Number of Venier= men Summoned for POs-
 sible Jury Service

To accommodate the large num- Der of jurors summoned for the Domenic Coscia murder trial tomor- row morning, county courthouse of- ficials have arranged to use both the superior court room, where the trial will be conducted, and the common pleas court room TOT the opening day of polling.
 Coscia will go on trial for the staying last Sept. 28 of his brother in-law, Adolph Cyr, at their Wash ington avenue home. Conviction on the charge carries death penalty.
 The jury roll call will be taken at 10 a. m. by Clerk James E. Me- Knight in superior court, according to arrangements at the present time. Jurors will then be given an opoor- tunity to seek eXcusing from serv- ice for personal reasons. Thosa re- maining will be sent to the court room on the floor below to await a call for examination.
 A total of 145 veniremen was sum- moned by letter Friday. Twenty nine others, who complete the panel of 175, are on the current jury list and in all probability will not be required to serve for the murder trial.
 Coscia will be brought here from New Haven county jail and will be in the courtroom throughout the polling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
Sean Lester
 No Prophet
By SANDOR S. KLEIN

San Francisco, May 2l-(UP)- A soft spoken, pipe-smoking Irish man, who has held together the frayed threads of the League Of Nations through the most trying years of this war, is an attendance here at the birth of the leagues successor
 He is Sean Lester, acting secre- tary-general of the league since the black days of June, 1940. and time high commissioner in the free city of Danzig. He is an "un- official observer" at the current United Nations conference.
 His presence here was 8 reminder that the old league still exists, that A states - the majority of them represented at this conference-still are members. To any suggestion that he is merely the keeper of a ghost, Lester is ready to list the many functions of the league and its associate organizations which are being actively pursued.
 He receive this correspondent on condition that there be no discus sion concerning the United Nations conference or comparison of the organization being created here with the league.
 Lester has no illusions about what is going to happen to the league once the new international organization is set up. But he pointed out that the covenant of the league contains no dissolution clause. Some decision therefore will have to be taken by the mem bers as to its disposition. He be- lieves that it may be necessary to convoke the league assembly prob ably for the last time to work out the formalities of its death and the transfer of its activities and re- responsibilities. Scores of interna- tional treaties made in the past 25 years are tied with the league.
 ''The league" he said, lis prob ably the most solemn treaty that had ever been made between na- tions. Whatever is done will have to be done legally"
 Many of the leagues functions are continuing, particularly in such non-political fields as health, fi- nance. economics, transit and so- cial, and decisions will have to be made about transferring or merging them into the new organization.
 DO you believe that the new league will establish itself at Gen. eva?"
 Lester smiled.
 I'm just an observer here. not q nronhat"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
FORMS FOR FUEL
 RENEWAL READY
Applications May Be Ob tained at Various Fire
 Stations

Application blanks for renewal o1 fuel oil rations were placed at local fire stations today for distribution to consumers, according to an an- nouncement by Fred A. Webb, fuel ration administrator. The dead line for returning the applications to the local ration board has been set for June 3.
 All users of fuel and range oil must file the blanks. it was pointed out. They should be mailed to the fuel department of the ration board, MT. Webb stated.
 Fuel oil conditions are very much the same now as they were last year, and the end of the European war has not relaxed re Atrictions on oil, the ration official stated.
 Between 170O0 and 10000 applica- tions are expected by the local board. Ration coupons will be mailed to consumers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
LOCAL KNIGHTS
 GET 4TH DEGREE
Delegations of 54 From Waterbury Participate in
 Hartford Ceremonies

Sheridan Council, 24, Knights of Columbus, was represented by a delegation before distinguished gathering of clergy and members of the Order from New England and other parts of the United States.
 Deputy Grand Knight Edward D. Bergin headed the candidates from Waterbury receiving the patriotic degree of Columbianism. Included in the class were: Louis J. Arse nault, James P. Begnal, Edward D. Bergin, John J. Berry, Frank s. Ca- ruso, Emmanuel J. Chabot, Rev. Robert J. Chagnon, Edward F. Con- Ian, Frank J. Conlan, William A. Corden, Edmund T. Grove, Leonard L. Cruess;
 Rev. Joseph M. Daly, Carl J. De- menske, Bernard F. Erwin, Freder- ick J. Erwin, Archie F'ontaine, Ar mold E. Furlong, William E. Candy Peter Gibbons, James L. Gilson, Daniel R. Hawkins, John J. Healy, Joseph E. Loy, Rocco P. Mara James McQuade, Charles w. Mel vile, Eugene A. Migliaro, Francis w. Mulcunry;
 John J. Murphy, Joseph M. Ma win, James c. Newman, Wilson M Normandin, Michael Norris, George M. Oliver, John J. O'Rourke, Chris topher J. Owens, Omer J. Ouellette. Harold J. Parkinson, Vincent Reyn- olds. Michael J. Riley, A. Everett Russo, Vincent c. SaukaS, William F. Shea, George w. Shove;
 John E. Shove, Ralph F. Shove Alphonse A. Sirica, William A. Stein Henry T. Sullivan, Joseph J Summa, James w. Tobin, Joseph A Tucker, and Robert A. J. Williams
 The degree was eXemplified in the State Armory with Supreme Master William J. Mulligan in charge. Following exemplification the candidates marched to the Ca thedral where Solemn Benediction was held with Most Rev. Henry J O'Brien presiding.
 A banquet for the Degree Class as well as visiting Fourth and Third Degree members, was held in the late afternoon at the State Armory at which the toaStmaster was State Police Commissioner Edward J Hickey. The invocation was given by Right Rev Monsignor Leo M Finn, Supreme Chaplain of the K of c. and a native of Waterbury.
 Grand Knight Thomas Bane Past Grand Knight Charles Me- Donald and Faithful Navigator Mi chael Conlan represented the She ridan Council and Bishop O'Reilly General Assembly at the gathering which was attended by large del egation from this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
Plenty Of Chickens
 To Be Available Soon
Waterburans Flock to Building Inspectors Office for Permits to Build Coops; Smash Black Market (?)'

office reveal no year to date has ever produced such bumper crop of poultry raisers.
 The manager of a large chicken hatchery in Wallingford, which is experiencing the biggest rush busi- ness in the many years 1t has been functioning, yesterday told The Democrat that Waterburians have purchased baby chicks there daily ever since the turn of spring.
 Most of them buy from 25 to 50 chicks. They all tell us they're tired of going without meat" he said.
 Far more surprising perhaps is the fact that these urbanites are willing to work now and during the many months ahead to be assured of meat.
 Records disclose that the tempo rary coops range in size from six by eight feet to ten feet square and are being erected in practically every instance by the homeowners themselves.
 And as for costs, it would seem the sky is the limit to these victory poultry raisers who are starry-eyed about the fall harvest.
 A breakdown of expenditures in- volved reveals those Drowned broil- CTS which will grace festive boards next fall will average about $1 per pound.
 The cost of a temporary struc- ture to house 25 chickens is esti- mated at $50. Hence, shelter alone for the season averages $2 per head. Chicks net at the present time about r cents a piece, and it is estimated poultry raisers this year will pay 7s cents to raise three and half pound bird.
 It would seem, however, that this sudden interest in poultry raising originated in the minds of the housewives who has had no end of difficulty with their meat shopping It is reported it is father who feeos the chickens, cussing loudly, before he goes to work, and it is father who will eventually face the unpleasant task of killing, de-feathering, ana cleaning the costly bird for the table.
 And besides these would-ne chicken fanciers are cautioned 10 observe two rigid rules laid down by the health department.
 Boosters are taboo, since most communities are populated by those light sleepers who find loud crow ing at dawn equally as disturbing as the alarm clock several hour later. And backyard focks must be cooped up and never permitted to run loose because neighbors pro- test vigorously when chickens-no matter how coveted-are found nest ing on the divan.