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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-05-11
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CONTINUED from Page Onel
during the war: ''WeTl win be-
cause Gods on our side"
Joe was repeating a slogan OF
COLORED MOTHERS since
slavery.
STATEHOUSE STALLNG on
FEPC was again revealed this
week in Boston as House and
Senate previous OPPONENTS of
the bill were forced to flee from
the scene, even as Hitler had to
flee from Jesse Owans in Ber-
lin.
THERE ARE SOME citizens in
cur nation who try to EVADE
and run away from THE FACT
that all minorities should share
EQUALLY in America. The Bos-
ton FEPC "hasty retreat" was
one example. The die-hard Bill
Dos and RankinS of the south
are another example. All are
doing the SAME THING.
IN COLONIAL TIMES, Boston
had royal legislatures Of the
CROWN who tried to evade and
run away from the petitions and
pleas Of the struggling oppressed
citizens. Today we have de-
C. : C t12c-e sa-12 Toy
srs o, liberty" looking down on
their suffering fellow men! |
THE LIBERTY BELL In Phil
was stoned by now
colored man stewing
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-05-11

in the bitterness Of the hypo-
crisy that has been shown In
the early FREEDOM COLON
les of our great Democracy. Lei
us hope that MASSACHUSETTS
will not surrender the ideals Of
its founders.
GRAND CENTRAL SCENE
that really happaned, says a
reader: A white southern Of
ficer and his European bride ap-
preached a colored railroad
porter. The officer was having
difficulty speaking to his wife.
Say, boy, can you speak
French?" ioshed the officer in a
loud voice.
Whereupon the colored man
spoke it fluently and the French
bride chatted gaily with him the
entire trip to her husbands
amazement.
JUST TO SHOW how IGNoR-
ANT some others are concern
ing the intelligence of colored
people is the true story Of a GER
tain Boston man who on a bus
compared Mrs. Emma Clement
with Aunt Jenima and his idea
of what a servant should be. AC-
TUALLY Mrs. Clement Is a col
lege graduate while her critic
probably never finished gram
mar school!
THE SPRINGFIELD PLAN is
an educational program to
TEACH some Of our over-con-
,eited, fat-headed brethren the
ruth about other minoritieS.
And We need the plan in the
WORTH as well as in the south.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-05-11

THE LIBERTY BELL In Phil
adelphia was stoned by a now
forgotten colored man stewing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Two Killed In Westport

Westport, May 3-(UP)-Two men were killed today, and seven others seriously injured, when trailer truck hit a tree and exploded.
 The dead were John Lowell, 37, Seeconk, Mass, the driver, and fire man Francis P. Dunnigan, 53. for- mer Westport fire chief. Among the injured was the present fire chief, Frank Dennert.
 The truck, owned by Hemingway Transportation Company, New Bed- ford, Mass, which was carrying rubberized cement, nylon thread, and bolts of silk, apparently had a blowout, police said, causing it to hit a tree and it's gasoline tank explode.
 When firemen opened the door of the trailer, another explosion oc- cured, showering them with burn ing debris and setting the nearby woods afire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
US. Attorney .oyNot Join In nLeorySuit
 Government Asks
 Motion Rennovol
 In Local Claims

Indications that the U. s. Goveg1s- ment may drop it's plans to 1oin the City of Waterbury in its $500 900 suit against Daniel J. Lenry, former city comptroller and now an inmate at Wethersfield State Prison, were given in Superior Court today, when the Federal Government asked to have one of its motions in the case go of the assignment list.
 Attorney W. w. Gager, counsel for the city, told the court that he was contacted by U. s. attorney in the case and told that the Govern ment had doubt as to the disposition of its motions, and wanted more time ill which to consult with au- thorities in Washington.
 Gager told The Democrat later that the Federal attorneys wished to determine whether their Leary attachment case, now in the Hart- ford Federal court, would be Suffi- cient to satisfy their claims based on Leary's income tax debt. Indica- tion was given that the Government is considering a move to abandon its original plans to enter the local case, and carry on only in the Hart ford case.
 In it's motions, the U. $. Govern- ment had asked for permission to enter the Leary case here as part plaintiff and to have Sadie Learys the former comptroller's wife, cited in as co-defendant. The federal gov- ernment also had submitted for court approval a complaint in which it asked the court to judge its claims to have priority over those of the city.
 Only the motion regarding the wife of Leary had been scheduled for a hearing today, but Gager said the Government attorney had be- lieved all were assigned for today and had said that the status was the same in all of the motions.
 At the same time, Gager told Judge Edward J. Quinlan that the motion regarding specific state- ment should go off the list to per- init counsel in the case to confer and possible agree on facts which should be admitted. He pointed out that some of the city records, on which a specific statement by the city would be based, are missing and that the matter might be s'sin1- plif1ed" through a conference.
 Gager said after the hearing that if counsel can agree on the "spe- cific statement" issue, the court would be saved from the task of framing an order. The request for Q specific statembent was made by Leary's lawyer in 1888. but no hear~ ing had ever been conducted on 1t. The hearing for today had been claimed by Gager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Tom DilIone Served City
Was Prominently
 Active in Politics

Former Registrar of Voters Thom- as Dillane, leading figure in local politics for many years, died sud- denly this morning at his home, BIO East Main Street. He was 79.
 From" Dillane figured prominent ly in many political battle over the years. He was superintendent of welfare from 1918 through 1921, serving under the late Mayor Will liam B. Sandland. The following year he became Republican Regis trar of Voters and held that post for 13 years. Prior to his retire. ment in January, he spent nine years as Clerk of the Supplies Blu reau, City Engineering Department.
 Born in Springfield, Mass, he came to this city 69 years ago. One of the best-known figures in the political arena, he was frequently called on for counsel in political matters. s,g,
 He was a member of the Elks, Knights of Pythias, SpeedweIl Lodge, No. 10, the Foresters of America, and Hellmann Lodge. His wife, the late Mrs. Mary Jane (Scutt) Dillane died in 1882 Sur viving are one daughter, Miss Irene M. Dillane and one brother, Will liam A. Dillane.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, ZIG West Main Street at 8:l5on Monday to Sacred Heart Church where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow and Sunday from ? to 10 p. m. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
New Statutes Bill Planned

Hartford, May 3-(UP)-Changes in bill providing for revising of the General Statutes were being considered today to appease critics of the measure who voted 1t down in the 1945 session.
 It will be introduced at the spec ial session of the Legislature which convenes next Tuesday.
 A great furor was caused in last years General Assembly because the bill provided for disappointment of seven lawyers-three by the leader of each House and the seventh, who would be chairman, by the other six. Criticism was widespread over a re- ported agreement among Republi- can and Democratic leaders as to who would get the $7.5O0-a-year jobs.
 The new measure leaves all seven appointments up to the Governor, a step which some legislators feel will absolve them of charges of job seeking If they favor the bill. The commission would be bipartisan, probably four Republicans and three Democrats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
RegionoI Rails Study ODT Order

Boston, May 3-(UP)-Off1cials of New England's major railroads, planned a study of the ODT order limiting freight and passenger serv- ice by coal-burning locomotives to- day before determining the effect of the ruling on their lines.
 They said that local commuter service will be hardest hit since this traffic Is handled primarily by steam locomotives. Of the three principal New England roads. the Boston & Albany Railroad presum- ably will be most severely affected since it has few Diesel engines, all of which are for hauling freight,
 President Howard s. Palmer Of the New Haven Railroad said that most of his lines operation between Boston and New Haven, Conn, is by oil-burning DieSels and from New Haven to New York the road IS electrified.
 Boston & aMine Railroad officials said their long distance freight and passenger service is by Diesel or electric locomotive while local com muters are serviced almost entirely by steam engines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Boy Murderer Breaks Down

New York, May 3 - (UP) Jack Turk. 14-year-old boy, accused of killing Sybil Gurfein, 3, today col lapsed on the stand when he was called to testify in his own defense.
 After several questions directed at him by Defense Attorney James D.. c. Murray, the boy broke down into violent weeping and buried his head in his handkerchief.
 Seeing that the trial could not continue the judged asked both de- fense and prosecution if they were willing to call recess. Both agreed.
 Under questioning young Turk said that after being arrested in New Jersey he had told Victor Levin. an assistant district attor- ney. that he wanted to see his father before he made any statement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Kentucky Derby Hos " Runners

Louisville, Ky, May 3.--(UP)-A field of IT, headed by three Maine Chance Farm thoroughhreds, was entered today for the 72nd annual running of the Kentucky Derby to- morrow.
 Fourteen owners decided to shoot for this first post-war running of the classic, which will carry the biggest purse ever with an added value of $10O, 900. The net value to the winner if all IT go will be $97,- 4SO.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Arden Graham, who lost most of her l947 Derby hopefuls In a fire at Chicago on Wednesday night. named three ot her original six nominees to start and the triple Maine Chance Farm entry is expected to go off an 8 to s favorite when the barried is sprung at 0:1S EDT. tomorrow.
 Lord Boswell, knockdown and Perfect Bahram will carry the cos metic queens colOrs In her first att tempt to win Americas premier horse race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Wants. Tax Facts .,.s,,.. F1nkelstein Pleads Against Demurrer

Charging that dwelling house as- sessments were "too high" in Wa terbury because assessments on cen- trally-located business establish ments were lowered by hundreds of thousands of dollars" Atty AL fred L. Finkelstein asked Superior Court Judge Edward J. Quinlan to- day to overrule the city's demurrer in the Cassidy tax revaluation suit and make way for presentation of facts.
 The city, which demurred to the Cassidy request for a permanent injunction to restrain collection of taxes on the l945 Grand List, claimed through its special counsel, William B. Fitzgerald, that the in- junction request was "a breath talk ing proposition, and that grant, ing of it would nullify the entire Grand List and cut off all of the citys finances.
 Judge Quinlan reserved decision following lengthy argument, during which Fitzgerald renewed a pro- posal, first made by the jurist sev- eral weeks ago, to have the ques- tion of law go on reservation to the State Supreme Court.
 Agree to Converse"
 Counsel for Cassidy and his CO., plaintiffs consented to converse" with city lawyers in an effort to agree on facts, but indicated that they did not expect that any agree lnent could result. Agreement on facts islNecessary before the States high court can accept a case on reservation
 Fitzgerald in his preliminary argument claimed that only two tax injunctions were recorded in the history of the State, and that both
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Souso Killed In Ship Blast
 Parents Leave
 For New Jersey

Gunner's Mate 3/c Victor F. Sousa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sousa, of 70 Linden Street, was one of seven killed in the munitions blast that wrecked the destroyer escort Solar at Earle, N, j., Tuesday, the Navy. ofiicaaily AfiHfouncy4 Dos day.
 | Sousa's address as listed in the Navy's records was g Oakland Street, Cambridge, Mass. It was given by the youth when he en- listed in Cambridge four years ago. His parents moved to Waterbury three years ago. Gunner's Mate Sousa would have observed his 18th birthday on May 20.
 On Monday his parents received a letter from him saying that he expected to obtain a leave shortly as the Solar was ill New York for decommissioning. This was the last word the parents heard from him until relatives in Cambridge notified them that they had heard his name listed among those miss ing on radio broadcast from Bos- ton.
 MT. and Mrs. Sousa left for New Jersey yesterday to inquire into the fate of their son from Navy off cials. At the time they left they had still not received official noti- fication of his death. A public relations officer for the Navy re- vealed that telegrams notifying next of kin had not been sent until 11:30 yesterday morning.
 Considerable difficulty was met by the Navy in attempting to learn the names of the men who were first reported missing. All the per- sonnel records aboard the Solar were destroyed during the series of explosion which completely demol- ished the vessel. Members of the crew had to be checked against pay records which were salvaged from the wrecked hull.
 Sousa attended schools ill Cam bridge, Mass. He took recruit train ing at Bainbridge, Md, and was then assigned to the Solar. He served with the crew on cruises to the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Richard, who is now in tn" Merchant Marine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Lewis Stirs Legislators
 Coal Shortages
 Jolt Senotors

Washington, May 3-(UP)-The prolonged coal strike; revived Sen- ate demands for new labor legisla- tion today as the public began feel ing the first severe jolts from the 33-day shutdown.
 The government continued to grope for 8 solution as electricity shortages were felt over the nation, industrial production continued to sag and railway freight and passen- ger service was curtailed.
 The effects of the strike were bringing heavier pressure on John l.. Lewis United Mine Workers (A.F.L.) and the mine operators to find settlement. President Tru- man thought the shutdown might become serious enough to be viewed as a strike against the Government rather than the soft coal industry.
 MT. Truman still refrained from direct intervention in the dispute and it appeared likely that he would continue to do so for at least several more days. While some of his press conference list eners thought he hinted at Gov ernment seizure of the mines yes terday, it was still uncertain whe- ther he would resort to that war time weapon.
 The strike is getting more and more attention in Congress and in- creasing the possibility of Senate action on legislation restraints for unions.
 Sen. Harry K. Byrd, D., Val, called on President Truman to act at once in the strike and said action had been too long delayed. He de- nOunced Lewis demand for ton age royalty on coal to finance union-c controlled welfare fund.
 Sen. Joseph H. Ball. tR., Minn.) who has been crusading for new Cor tinLed on Page l6-nEWISl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Paris Observers Fear Big 4
 Farley Collapse; None Yields

Paris, May 3-CUP)-The possi- bility of the Big 4" foreign min jSters. conference ending next, week in a complete deadlock between Russia and the western powers, without . single major agreement, was discussed openly today.
 James F. Byrnes, Senator Tom Connally and Senator. Arthur Van denberg of the United States del- egation were known to be not anx- ious to prolong their stay in Paris any further than was absolutely necessary.
 The only reason for expecting the conference to continue long, CT now appeared to be hope of reaching compromise agreements on major issues. After more than a week of fruitless negotiations,
 no sign of any such agreement had been seen.
 If no agreement on peace treaty drafts is reached, it seemed virtu- ally certain that the first peace conference originally scheduled for May would be postponed indef- initely or discarded altogether.
 A new approach to the issues be- fore the Council through informal talks rather than formal plenary sessions. as decided upon yester- day, appeared to be little more productive than the former system, if any
 Tn the first such informal meet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

At least two guards were dead. One was killed in the early rioting. The second died before a. m. at the Marine Hospital, to which he was taken last night. Fourteen guards were wounded, several of them having been shot in cold blood after the convicts saptured them yesterday.
 William A. Miller. deputy war den, was the second guard to die. Prison authorities earlier identified the first man killed as Harold B. Sites, guard who killed one con- vict and wounded another in 1888 attempted break.
 Four Officials Rescued
 Four prison officials who were trapped in the cell block when the Continued Page 16-tWARDEN)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

vened in an effort to diSperse them.
 The march of the Arabs toward the Damascus Gate of Jerusalem was the first big demonstration ot a general strike by 100000 Arabs against the admission of 100000 Jews to Palestine. Arabic leaders urged a worldwide Moslem Holy War" against Britain and the Unit ed States.
 Five thousand Arab worshippers started the march. They were joined by 10000 more, at whose head strode Jamal Husseini, the Arabic leader.
 Damascus Gate Closed
 Shame on Attlee and Truman British Prime Minister Clement Attlee and President Truman, the marching Arabs clamored. Continued Page (MOSLEM)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
A.B.C.P arleysResurne.
Firm Heads Join Talks
 Judd and QuisIey
 Explain Stond

With top company officials taking part for the first time since the start of the 89-day old strike against the American Brass Com. any, new settlement ne- gotiations between management and union were in progress at The Elton this afternoon.
 U. s. Conciliator Walter A. Mag giolo was guardedly hopeful that today's session might lead to the long-awaited break" which might lead to a settlement.
 As the session opened at 11:SO a. m., the company's position was outlined by Clark s. Judd, chair- man of the board of directors. MT. Judd, on hand for union parleyG for the first time since the walk outs at Waterbury, Torrington and Ansonia began Feb. 4, was accom- panied by Arthur H. Quigley, A. B. c. president, also present for the first time. The opening statement on behalf of the union was made by John J. Driscoll, state C.I.O. sec Continued Pace 1H-(ARC1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

their adopted" land.
 American information about some 2,2O0 objectionable Nazts in Franco Spain is expected to highlight the evidence the U. s. submits to the United Nations Security Councils subcommittee Investigating Spain. U. $. Delegate Edward R. Stet- tinius, Jr, told the Security Copn- ell 10 days ago that these Germans were 8 potential threat" to the peace.
 Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson says there are 100 Ger mans in Argentina who are dan gerous to United Nations secur- ity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
US. MoyEnd Meat Control
 Find Black. Mort
 Out of Bounds

Washington, May 3-tUP)- Mounting official anger at the meat black market increased possi- bilities today that the government may abandon price controls on meat.
 The Senate Agriculture Commit tee,. in a report blasting Govern ment controls, late yesterday re- commended immediate removal oi all price restrictions and subsidies on livestock and meat.
 At the same time, President Tru- man told news conference that controls would be lifted if it be- came necessary in order to con- trol the black market.
 The Senate committee termed the meat black market "scandalous' and said Government wartime con- trols have been in a larg measure responsible"
 These developments came less than "A hours after Secretary of agriculture Clinton P. Anderson told the Senate Banking Committee that he would favor abandoning all meat price ceilings If the meat black market could not be controlled with in 90 days.
 Reporting to the Senate after three weeks of hearings, the Agri- culture Committee charged that Government price controls and reg ulations on livestock and meat "have completely broken down."
 Price ceilings on livestock are a mere fiction," it said. "and as a result of the black market and sub sidies, meat is costing the Ameri- can public at least g 000.00O,OO0 a year in excess of price ceilings"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

olls" Gel1nanS--Spies, saboteurS and economic undesirables.
 Despite months of effort, the United States has made no progress in it's attempts to uproot the unde- sirable Germans and get them back to Germany under Allied military control.
 In most other neutral countries, where there never were as many Germans. the problem is nearly cleaned up. This is especially true Of Switzerland and Portugal.
 Sire still stands firmly against
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

ousting 10 German legation off c.als, and handful of German diplomats still enjoy the immunity of the Vatican.
 State Department officials said the obnoxious" Germans still re- maining In neutral countries are those who have been engaged in peaceful penetration" for years. They left Germany under orders to settle down and mary flor the benefit ot the Reich" Many have extended their roots deeply into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Letendre's Hidden
 Assets Are Sought

Woonsocket, R. |, May S-t UE'l--- A search for hidden assets of John F. Letendre was under way today after the slain 68-year-old racing figures will was filed for probate naming his wife Eleanor as sole beneficiary of an estate valued in 1922 at only $l0,O00.
 Officials said some 10000 shares of Narragansett Park Horse Race Track stock are believed to be among the missing assets. The stock allegedly was given Leteudre by the late Walter E. O'Haras build CT of Narragansett, and now has aS market value of about $l 400, ,00O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
State Transit Parleys Fail

New Haven, May 3-(UP)-The 100 employees of the Connecticut Company were voting today whether to suspend work" in view of breakdown of negotia- tions for higher pay and retire ment provision in their contract.
 The company operates trolley and bus lines throughout the State. The workers ask for a 40- hour week, with the same pay as now received for 48 hours, and a pension after 30 years of service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Bureau Predicts Cooler Weather

Boston, May - (UP) = Cooler weather was predicted for the New England region with the tempera- ture two to six degrees below nor nal during the next five days. ac- cording to the extended weather forecast by the Boston Weather Bureau today.
 Little day to day temperature change was expected with cooler weather following Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
NO HARD FEELINGS

Boston, May 3--(UP)-Just to show he harbored no ill-feeling against his former fiancee, a tilted Bostonian has sent to some 50 friends this formal announcements:
 Hubbard Garrett James invites you to a cktail party Saturday to announce the breaking of his en- gagement."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Today,s Forecast

Boston. May s---CUP) Weather forecast:
 CONNECTICUT Clear, con slnued cOol tonight with lieht host away from the coast. sat- urdAy, clear. continued VoOl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
R1oTERs ON ALCATRAZ IsoI. .ATED

RIOTERS ON ALCATRAZ ISOLATED
 Washington, May 3-(UP)-Federal Prisons Director James Bennett at 1245 EDT today that the remaining rioters at Acatraz prison have been isolated and it's only matter of time before the whole situation will be brought under control"