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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
EIko, Nev., Liner Crash FotaIto18
 Luxury AirpIone
 Hits Crest of Hill
 While Londinq

Elko, Nev., Sept. 5-CUP)-A twin-engined DC-3 trans-luxury airliner, flying from New York to San Francisco with q aboard, crash ed into a hill and caught fire to- day killing at least 18 persons.
 Rescue workers removed 18 bodies from the wreckage. A two-year-old boy survived. He was taken to the Elko General Hospital. Two other persons were missing and presum- ed dead.
 Witnesses said the entire left side of the plane split open.
 The pilot, co-pilot and stewardess were believed to be certain victims of the crash that occurred at :27 A. M, PST., (5:27 A. M. EST) two and a half miles west of Elko as the transport made its final approach to land at Elko Airport on the Chey- enne-Reno leg of its transcontinen- tai trip.
 Only slight patches of ground fog showed over Elko when the pilot called for landing instructions. He apparently came in too low over the prairie and hit the crest of the hill.
 Witnesses reported the plane bounced about 100 feet after strik- ing the hill. It hit the ground with 8 loud crash and fire immediately broke out There was no explosion.
 Bodies, plane parts, baggage and gear were scattered "an over the prairie" a witness said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Ex- city Refugee EnroUs at Crosby

erican and British bomberS con- tinued, and Gerda experienced countless air-raids and bonbings.
 The tall, pretty student. who looks like typical American girl, com mented. T can't tell you how happy I am to be back here"
 Speaking with only trace of a German accent, the young girl said she was anxious to study foreign Languages here. T would like to be foreign correspondent" she said.
 Stresses Languages
 Her courses at Crosby this year will include Latin, Spanish, English, Math., and history. She spoke with enthusiasm of her assignment to classes today and enumerated in second the names of her teachers
 Gerda had been able to keep up her education despite the war in Germany, and met all the qualifi- cations for entrance to the local high school.
 When she left for Germany she had just completed the second grade at Bishop School. She went alone, her parents expecting her to be back after brief visit.
 Gerda sailed from Bremen finally last July and arrived in New York July Is. She was not the little girl that her parents sent off seven years before for 8 friendly visit. Though back a month and half, she has not finished yet telling her family of her experiences on that visit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
e Green Probe Report Made
 Coroner Rules
 Murder, Suicide

7, An official finding of murder and suicide in the deaths Aug. 21 of Calvin R. and Angeline Green, was handed down today following an inquest by Country Coroner Miles F. McNiff, Jr.
 According to the Coroner's find- ing, Green and his wife had been separated for some time, and the latter, at the time of her death, was residing with friends at 47 Ludlow Street.
 A friend of the murdered woman, read the finding, ''called to see her about P. M. and was frightened away by the sight of MT. Green" who stood in the doorway. The friend then went for police aid, and Patrolman John DriScoll forced his way into the apartment.
 Calvin R. Green" continued the finding, "held the barrel of conn hination shotgun and rifle in his left hand, stock beneath his legs" A bullet was taken from the head of the dead woman at a later autopsy, and a wound was discov- cred in the head of her husband. The finding said that the bullet which killed the man passed through his head and lodged in the kitchen wall.
 "All the surrounding circum- stances" concluded the finding, lead to the conclusion that the death of Mrs. Green was caused by shot fired by her husband, and that he thereafter took his own life.
 T find that the death of Angeline Green was caused by the criminal act of Calvin R. Green, and that the death of Calvin R. Green was caused by his own act"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Norwalk, Sept. 5 -(UP)- The city's 16 public schools remained closed today as 228 striking teach CTS, who refused to attend their classes on opening day, Wednes- day, carried their appeal to Gov. R. E. Baldwin to help them in their fight to obtain higher salaries from the Board of Education and Board O. Estimate and Taxation.
 State Education Commissioner Dr. Alonzo G. Grace, because of the bitterness of the controversy, or dered the schools not to reopen un- til Monday to give all factions a chance to get together and reach an adjustment.
 However, Education Board Chair man Alexander R. Serena said he would ask the attorney general for a ruling on the statute under which Dr. Grace enforced the closing or- der.
 Hold Out for Half of Request
 The teachers, spurning a budget increase which would distribute about $31, ,000 for increases, and holding out for $90,000 or half of their original request, laid four de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

A seven-year wait in war-torn Germany for 8 chance to come back to her native Waterbury for aI1 American education ended last July for Gerda Hartung, and today the happy, 15-year-old refugee, dau- ghter of MT. and Mrs. Paul Hartung of 2S Elizabeth Street, started her Freshman year at Crosby High School.
 Gerda was eight years old and on a visit with her maternal grand parents in Bremerhaven, Germany, when war broke out. She already had her ticket to America and was ready to sail when the first blasts of war sounded.
 My grandparents wanted to take me to our amusement park at Bremen-it's something like Coney Island-before sailed, so we sold my ticket, planning to get another in a few days Gerda said. And then it was late"
 Attended Private Schools
 For seven years Gerda attended private schools in Germany, and waited for a chance to come back for reunion with her parents and two younger brothers. During that time she witnessed the bombing and destruction of her grandparents home.
 At first we had no place to live" she said. We had no home for about three days, but then We found two rooms and moved in" Mean while, the vast destruction by Am
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
teachers Offer PIanks ToPIotforms
 Fennessey Conty
 Gives Democrats
 Groups Measures

A minimum salary of $2,4O0 for all Connecticut teachers holding permanent State certificates will be sought in a legislative measure next year, according to the legislative program of the Connecticut State Teachers Association as presented yesterday in Hartford by Miss Fen nessey Canty, Wilby High School teacher and secretary of the State association.
 The Legislative program for 1947, drawn up by the state associations legislative committee, was presented by Miss Canty at 8 meeting of the platform committee of the Demo- cratic State Central Committee at the Hotel Bond.
 In addition to seeking the mini mum pay measure, the association will ask to have State-aid increased, for passage of 8 bill difining the relative powers of the Boards of Education and Finance, and for in- creased appropriations for school repairs throughout the State.
 The association will request the legislature to pass a measure pro- hibiting discrimination between teachers because of race, color, creed, or marital status" Miss Canty pointer out that discrimination be- cause of sex was recently elirnin- ated and provision has been made for equal pay for men and women teachers in equal jobs.
 Miss Canty also attended 8 meet ing of the board of directors of the association yesterday in Hartford, and signed resolution giving full support" to the Norwalk teach CTS in their current wage contro- verSy.
 Miss Canty said that the local salary situation has not been far malliy presented to the association for action, and that no action was taken at yesterdays session. The board, through its secretary, Lyn- don Pratt, indicated recently it would soon take up the question of a single salary plan for teach CTS throughout the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
MoLotoU Flies
 Back to Paris

Paris, Sept. 5. CUP)-Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov returned today from Moscow where he is eblieved to have conferred with GeneralSsimo Stalin upon the progress of the Paris Peace Con- ference and the general inter national situation.
 Molotov returned to find the conference in the doldrums with Secretary of State James F. Byrnes in Germany and Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin about to leave for London.
 It was expected that Molotov would resume attendance at treaty sessions tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
BomboySect Riotine Toll At18o Dead
Street Fighting Shifts to CoIcutto: 5o7 Injured

Bombay, Sept. 5. UP)-Street rioting between MoslemS and Hindus spread to Calcutta today as Bonn bay counted an unofficial casualty 6oll of 189 dead and 597 injured.
 There were at least two known dead and 12 injured in Calcutta, where 4,OO0 died recently in com nrlnal disorders. The new clashes reportedly came after Moslem woman was knocked down by a taxi last night and Sikh bus was over- turned in retaliation.
 The Bombay government issued an official casualty toll of TIT dead and 546 injured at Il A. M. today, but several staibbings were reported later in the tense northern section of the city.
 Moslem Beat Up Hindus
 Evidence of continued violence in Bombay was reported by United Press correspondent who saw two Hindus attacked and severely beaten this morning by three MoSlems armed with knives.
 Police announced that more than 2,0OO persons had been arrested in connection with the fighting in Bombay. Leave was cancelled for naval personnel and all British and Indian troops not on duty were ordered to stand by in their bar racks.
 Fear of attack caused many work CTS to remain at home and Bom- bays good distribution system was curtailed seriously. Little meat was available and vegetable prices rose 100 percent. Only small quantities of milk and bread were being de- livered.
 Authorities prepared to reimpose the 24-hour curfew early today. Twenty-ore cases of footing and 25 cases of arson have been reported since the riots began Saturday
 Celebration of Ganapati-the Hindu immersion festival-closed all textile mills in Bombay and poured thousands into the streets. Extra police were assigned to strategic corners.
 Reports from Calcutta said troops were patrolling all Hindu -Moslem areas and that the two groups had separated into two SectorS-with a virtual no-mans-land in between. Street cars were escorted to depots by British troops with fixed bay onets. Only half of Calcutta's shops were reported open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Collins Stays In LoborJob

Hartford, Sept. S(UP)-The Con- necticut Federation of Labor annual convention today received IA nomin- ations for the II offices of vice. president, and prepared to re-elect, without opposition, President Tim othy M. Collins and Secretary Treasurer Joseph M. Rourke.
 Nominated to the vice-presidenc- ies were Francie Jones, Stamford; Benjamin P. Peck, Danbury; Car mine Di Corcia, Hartford; Peter Bernard, Bridgeport; Michael Mi -senti, Middletown; George La Chap elle, Norwich; Thomas Toczik, Nor walk; John J. O'Connell, New Hav- en; Arthur Buttery, New London; Frank Burns, Hartford; William Fargo, New London; Peter Lassos, Meriden; Alexander Miller and James Clerkin, both of New Britain.
 The elections will be held tomor- row as the convention closes out its session for another year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Garssons Cleared m Shell Inquiry

Washington, Sept. 5-(UP)- An official War Department report to the Senate War In- vestigating Committee today cleared the Carson munitions combine of responsibility for de- fective Az chemical mortar shells that killed 38 American soldiers and injured 127 during the war.
 Maj.-Gen. Alden H. Waitt, chief of the Army's Chemical Warfare Service, reported that the accidents were caused by inn perfect fuses and not defective shell bodies. He said the Cars son combine, which has been under Senate committee investi- gation for alleged war profiteer- ing, made only the shell bodies and not the fuses.
 The report named Casco Products Corp. of Bridgeport, Conn, as one of the principal manufacturers of the Az mortar fuses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
IIHeirens Tries Suicide With Sheet
 Triple Slayer
 Cut Down Soon
 After Hanging

Chicago, Sept. 5 - (UP)-Wilnam Heirens, confessed triple slayer, attempted to commit suicide by hanging in his county jail cell early today
 Heirens made the suicide attempt only a few hours before he was to appear in court to be sentenced for the slayings of six-year-old Suzanne Degnan. Frances Brown, an ex- WAVE. and Josephine Ross, Q widowed housewife.
 The 17-year-old killer tried to hang himself with a sheet during a changing of his. guards at l A. M.
 Left Alone Short Time
 Sheriff Michael Mulcahy said Heirens was left alone for only a minute when he tied the sheet to a bar near the top of his cell, twist ed it around his neck, and stepped off a cell bunk.
 A guard saw him hanging almost immediately and cut him down, Mulcahy said. AS result, Heirens was not harmed, and he was pre- pared for the sentencing today as scheduled.
 T had been expecting something like this" Mulcahy said, land had given the guards orders not to leave him alone for a minute"
 Suspends Four Guards
 The sheriff said he suspended four guards for giving the youth time to make the suicide try.
 He said that two guards sta- toned outside Hirens' cell in the Cook County jail left their posts and went to the door of the cell block to meet two other guards who were to relieve them.
 In the few seconds intervening Heirens made the futile attempt to rid himsf of what he has called his bad side," or alter ego, George Murrnan, whom he blamed for his hideous crimes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Nor1ualk Teachers
 Appeal to Bald1uin

mands before the education board which they insisted be met before they would return. They wanted:
 Full recognition of the Norwalk Teachers Association as their bar gaining agency, with no strings attached"
 An appropriation of $9O,000 for the increases.
 A full salary schedule next year and readjustment of low maxi mumS.
 A contract, signed. sealed and delivered"
 Only eight of the 236 teachers returned their contracts for the current year signed.
 To Survey City's Finances
 In announcing the school closing Dr. Grace declared it would be 8 hazard to permit the schools to open without supervision"
 He said he contemplated "com- plete and thorough" survey of the city's financial condition by "out- side experts" to determine the abil- ity to meet the salary demands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Byrnes, Aduisers
 Inspect Germany; Address Awdited

Berlin, Sept. 5 - (UP) - Sec retary of State James F. Byrnes to- day arrived in Berlin by plane from Paris on an inspection tour of Ger many preliminary to an important declaration of American policy to be made at Stuttgart tomorrow.
 Byrnes and his party of top ranking American officials arrived shortly after P. M.
 The American secretary was ac- companied by Sens. Arthur H. Van denberg, (R., Mich), and Tom Connally, O., Tex), and expert state department advisers on Ger many.
 To Outline Plans
 American military quarters were confident that Byrnes would make plain that the United States plans to stay in Germany for long time to come.
 They believed he would define American position officially for the first time on the disputed question of Germany'S western frontier, par ticularly as regards the Ruhr.
 The Byrnes party arrived at 2:20 P. M, 10 minutes behind schedule. Byrnes had nothing to say to news men.
 Leaving routine peace conference debates to his subordinateS, Byrnes planned several days study of the worlds major diplomatic problem the future of Germany and the re- lations of the Big Four in govern ing the defeated enemy.
 It. Gen. Lucius D. Clay, deputy American military governor, said in Berlin last night that Byrnes' Stuttgart speech would be clear cut pronouncement of American policy in Europe. He predicted it would give the American people "a lift"
 He said the speech would be of extreme interest" to the United States and implied strongly that it would have strong influence on American foreign relations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
By RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK

Hartford, Sept. 5.-The resolu- tions committee of the 61st conven- tion of the Connecticut Federation of Labor today was deciding the fate of a resolution which would limit the work-week of firemen in all Connecticut municipalities to 56 hours on a seven-day basis.
 Backers of the resolution said that Waterbury was one of their targets. Observers noted that among the resolutions strongest support CTS were those who have objected most strenuously here to the fail- ure of the Waterbury city admin istration to recognize policemen's and firemen's unions as bargaining agents for members of the two departments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

tricts to help the already augmented force restore order.
 Rowdyism and vandalism swelled to such proportions that Police Superintendent Edward w. Fallon described it as the worst night l have ever experienced"
 Youths Seek Thrills
 In a 10-minute period seven fires were reported and officers in one police car reported they had to sound l5 alarms during the night. Another pair of officers reported their cruiser was halted by a group of hoodlums who surrounded the car and that the air was let from their tires before they could dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Boston. Sept. 5-(UP) - With their annual parade and revelry be- hind them, the Veterans of Foreign Wars turned today to the serious business of preserving peace and living in peace time world.
 A series of national figures spoke of the problems facing the nation and the ways in which the veter- ans could help face them while the veterans themselves recommended action in a series of resolutions.
 The return to seriousness came after a monster parade of 25,OOO veterans ands seTvicemen highiight- ed the VIEWS 47th annual en- campment. An estimated 1,500.0 900 persons lined Boston's narrow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Greek Rips Red Charges
 Nation Champions
 Peace, UN Told
Earlier Story on Page 3)

United Nations Headquarters, Lake Success, N. Y, Sept. 5.-(UP) -Vassili Dendramis, spokesman for Greece, today told the United Ma tions Security Council that it was not Greece but "other countries" which threatened world peace.
 Replying to charges of the Ukraine that Greece and Britain through her troops in Greece are threatening peace and security. Den- dramis claimed that the charges resembled those which Italy made on the eve of her attack in 1940.
 Greece, he said, was champion of peace and democracy in the Bal kanS.
 Greece by tradition" he said, "is imbued with moderation
 Dendramis characterized the op- ponents of the Greek regime as anarchists" who had not yet washed the blood from their hands" from the civil war of last December.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
AFL Studies Resolution Limiting Firemen's Week

Under the 56-hour work-week resolution, the General Assembly would be called on to enact legis- lation banning cities and towns from employing members of paid fire departments for more than eight hours a day, seven days week. To allow municipalities to make the necessary changes, the act would not take effect until two years after its passage.
 Principal spokesman for the reso- lution is John J. White, New Ha- ven, representing Local 825, Inter national Association of Fire Fight CTS. MT. White is one of the most severe critics of Waterbury's niuni- cipal government for failing to grant bargaining rights to the po- licemen's and firemen's unions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

perse the crowd.
 A fire hose was hooked up in a downtown hotel and everyone in the area abused with the high pressure stream. Police said the majority of rowdies were young men, joined in some instances by sailors and high school girls.
 The tide of rowdyism began Mon- day night and brought a rebuke from VIEW. National Commander Joseph M. Stack of Pittsburgh who said it was the worst exhibition" in the history Of VIEW. conven- tions. The veterans quieted down after that but the rowdyism con tinued-apparently by thrill seeking youths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Vet Who Aided Tojo to Teach

North Adams, Mass, Sept. 5-(UP) Employment and housing worries were at an end today for the G. I. who administered first aid to Gen. Hideki Tojo after the Japanese leader attempted hara-kiri last year.
 Dennis McKenna, Jr., of North Adams and his wife have been ap- pointed teachers at the Monroe Bridge School. A furnished apart ment goes with the jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

"Smilin' Jack" and "Smitty," the two veterans, are already we'll known to those who follow the con1- ics. Both appear in the New York Daily News and Waterbury readers of The Bridgeport Herald have been reading them for years in that paper. Now they are to be seen every night in The Democrat.
 The two new strips are "Gordo" and "Aggie Mack"
 "Gordo" depicts the humor, the love of life and highly dramatic at titude of the Mexican people. The setting is a tiny pueblo south of the border. The little character is very (Continued Page 1O-FOUR NEW)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

 MeotCoches

Washington, Sept. 5-(UP)-Ceil- ing prices were restored in the wholesale meat industry today as OPA exposed plans for renewed black market operations after retail meat ceilings return Sept. g,
 OPA Enforcement Chief George Moncharsh said vast caches of meat were being held in storage in New York and Chicago, apparently to be unloaded on the black market if meat becomes scarce after Sept. g.
 The owners of the meat are known, Moncharsh said, and will be nabbed if they make over-ceil- ing sales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
OKLAHOMAN WINS

Boston, Sept. 5-(UP)-Elno Ladd, 20, of Cushing, Okla, won first prize of $1,00O and gold medal for his essay on What can I do for my Country?" in the 11th annual na- tional high school essay contest sponsored by the Veterans of For eign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and various newspapers, it was announc- ed today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

time president of Wesleyan Uni- versity.
 McConaughy is being opposed by Fifth District Congressman Joseph E. Talbot, Naugatuck. who claimed better than PTS of the SIS delegates to next weeks nominating conven- tion, and reiterated he would flight to the finish" for the nomination.
 Talbot Replies
 At Naugatuck today, Talbot issued a statement in which he said, T know that MT. MitchelPs statement was made without the consent or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
$ to cheer the marchers.
 H0OdlumS Run Wild

streets to cheer the marcherS.
 HoodlumS Run Wild
 Following the six-hour spectacle, the veterans retired for their state dinners and hoodlums ran wild in the city for several hours. Be- lieved to be unconnected with the VIEW, hoodlums started fires in downtown streets and on Boston Common, feeding the flames with paper and streamers that filtered the streets and throwing on boxes used as seats by spectators.
 Mobs became so riotous that the fire department was forced to hold them back with streams of water from their hoses and 85 policemen were called in from outlying dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

approval of Gov. R. E. Baldwin" |" and that the Republican state chairman "has chosen to violate the basic obligations and responsi- bilities of his office by assuming the functions rightfully belonging to the party delegates duly elected by the Republican voters in each town"
 Talbot said he cannot believe that the delegates will permit (Continued Page 1O-McMAHON)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
McMah0n Giues Party's Choice
 To Contention
By WILLIAM D. CLARK

Hartford, Sept 5-(UP)-Both of the major political parties heading today into bitter convention floor fights over nominations for governor
 Republicans precpitated controversy with an- nouncement of State Chairman Harold E. Mitchell that the State organization would support former LGov James L. McConaughy chairman of the United China Relief and one