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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Zukouskos
 Trial Witness Divorced

George T. MarSall of Waterbury was granted divorce by Superior Court Judge Howard w. Alcorn yes- terday from Martha Swartz Mar shall, also of this city, one Of the States witnesses in the zukauskas murder trial last year. The basis of the decree was charge of mis- conduct.
 Mrs. Marshall during the murder trial had testified that Francis zukauSkas. now serving a life sen- tence, had visited her home the af- ternoon of the day when he shot to death Mrs. Stephanie Plungis. From the witness stand, at that time, she admitted that difficulties resulted with her husband when he learned of that visit during the investiga- ton of the murder.
 Attorney w. w. Gager, one of the defense counsel in the murder case, represented Marshall at yesterday afternoons hearing. The action was uncontested. Judge Alcorn was one of the three judges who heard the ZtlkauSlas case.
 One of the witnesses for Marshall was Mrs. Theresa Anderson, who had been another States witness during the Zukauskas trial, and who at that time testified she was at the Marshall home when Zukauskas ar rived there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
State Faces Mass Loyoffs

Hartford, June 22-eUP) shut downs resulting in large-scale laV- offs in Connecticut industry were predicted today by the State Labor Department if there should be any further interruption In the flow of raw materials.
 Describing the general State em- ployn1ent picture as "precarious, D the department reported that man. ufactlTerS a7e operating at pres ent with minimum of raw mater ials," adding that several employ CTS are planning vacation sllutdowns of two to three weeks" to allow the flow of materials to catch up with their needs.
 Fortunately" added the report, there appear to be no national la bor disputes on the horizon which might interfer with the supply of needed raw materials"
 The severest shortage was said to be copper. Several electrical appl- ance producers may be forced to close temporarily or reduce hours if greater supply is not torttcom- ing during the next month"
 Connecticut employment was said to be less affected by steel and coal shortages than most other metal manufacturing states because pro- duction here is not as much bulk as precision work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Boston OPA Bears Down

Boston. June 22-CUP)-Ignoring threats of violence, O.P.A. agents invaded Massachusetts market dis tricts as customers" today to learn which butchers were dealing in black market.
 A voice over the telephone to O.P.A. headquarters reportedly threatened to kick the teeth in" of the 100 inspectors imported from other districts so that their faces would not be familiar to veteran butchers.
 AS the O.P.A. continued its war against the black market, many stores in the shopping district dis played mo meat" signs, some of which were, according to O.PA., pure fakery."
 Local OP.A. agents whose faces had become familiar to Boston black market operators were shifted to Brockton, New Bedford, Fall River, Worcester and Springfield.
 At a briefing session here last night, the 100 new agents were au- Vnorlzed to stop customers seen walking through the market district with bundles for information con- corning their purchases. Men and women consumers will be asked how much they paid for their purchases ana where they were bought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Four Fiscal
 Bills Rushed

Washington, June 9. (UP)-Rac- ing against 8 June 30 deadline, the Senate and House in one. day ap- proved four fiscal 1947 appropria- ton bills totaling $13, ,250 090, ,683, in- -'cluding record peacetime funds for the Army and Navy.
 Largest single bill was the House. approved $7,091, ,034 700 measure to maintain an Army average 1,279 900 men during the next fiscal year.
 The Army appropriation also in- cludes $375, ,0OO, 900 for peacetime atomic energy research, $281 900 900 for other scientific research and $350, GOO, 900 to help feed starving peoples in occupied areas.
 The second largest appropriation approved by the Senate late yester- day was a record peacetirne $4,lOO,- 100000 Navy Bill. It provides for the maintenance of a fleet of 1,O45 combat ships and force of 5000 officers and men.
 Senators also passed legislation to give the Treasury and PoStoffice Departments $1 ,6O6, ,000, 900 and the State. Justice, and Commerce De- ,partments and Federal Judiriary $453, 3,O55, ,983.
 All three bills passed by the Sen ate have been approved by the House. But they now go back to the House for adjustment of differing amendments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Tune in WATR Monday
Democrat M1uites
 Crute to Explain
 OPA Policy on Meat

Stanley Crute, director of the Connecticut Office of Price Admin istration, has accepted an invita- tion of The Waterbury Democrat to publicly discuss OPA policy relative to the current critical meat situa- tion.,
 MT. Crute will be heard at g F. M. Monday over Station WAFER, on the Waterbury Forum of the Air program.
 The Democrat extended the invi- tation to the State director, offer ing him the half -four facilities of the weekly forum feature, in the belief it might help clarify a situa- ton that at best remains confused The State OPA director, whose class reunion is being held at Yale that day, agreed to come to Water bury to publicly discuss the meat situation.
 The program will consist of To- minute introductory address by MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
REC Probe Promised

Washington, June 22-(UP)-A congressional investigation was promised today into charges of lax bookkeeping by the nations larg- est lending institution-the Recon struction Finance Corp.
 The charges were made by Comp troller General Lindsay c. Warren who turned the matter over to Con- gress after an audit of RFC's books disclosed 8 condition of such seri- |ousneSs and moment" Warren's cri- ticism was aimed at the RFC's ac- counting practices but did not ac- cuse the agency of wrongful ir- regularities.
 Chairman Brent Spence, CD.-Ky) of the House Banking Committee, said that when his group begins consideration of measure to con- tinue RFC'S lending authority for two more years after next Jan. p 1t twill investigate the matters raised by the comptroller general"
 Spence said he did not believe the investigation should prevent enactment of the extension legisla- tion because REC loans were still needed by the nations business. Such legislation, however, could di- rect reforms in RFC's accounting practices.
 The comptroller general charged that the RFC's accounting were so hay his auditors couldn't figure out just how the defense plant cor poration's $7,000, 100000 investment in plants was distributed. DPC is an REC subsidiary. Warren said the same was true about the RFC's cash receipts accounts, its surplus property activities and the books of other subsidiaries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Work Expected Soon A Percent of City:s Unemployed Are Women

Forty-four percent of the city's unemployed are women, but work for them may be provided shortly when clock companies expand pro- duction, according to a report made today by the State Labor Depart ment.
 The total unemployed in Water bury is computed at 4,80O. Of this number 2,1OO are women.
 The State Department attributes the high percentage of unemployed women to the fact that watch and clock factories, which employed many women for light assembly work during the war. have not yet resumed full production.
 It is pointed out that the clock companies are increasing employ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Homeless Aided In Glastonbury

Glastonbury, June 22-NUP)- Townspeople rallied today to the aid of George R. Wilson's family of seven which has been living in a tent since fire de- stroyed their home "Wednesday night.
 They started & wilson Fund" to raise enough money to buy the Wilson's a new home.
 MT. and Mrs. Wilson and their five boys, whose ages range from two to IA, were com- fortable meanwhile, in their make-shift shelter, provided by the Red Cross and stocked by contributions from sympathiz- CTS.
 Through the efforts of churches, civic organizations and individuals it was hoped to obtain enough funds to build and furnish permanent home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22

Crute, followed by a period of ques- tions and answers. Ordinarily the program is given over to debate or discussion of a pertinent topic by four or more participants It is felt, however, a better clarif1cation of the situation might be effected by means of giving the entire pro- gram to the OPA official.
 Meanwhile, State OPA inspectors descended on Waterbury yesterday in additional numbers. seeking to determine the origin of black mar kets here. Local packing house representatives have charged the OPA, the FBI and Office of Inter nal Revenue with laxity in combat ting the alleged black market situa- tion.
 No report has yet been entered by the additional inspectors who arrived here yesterday although one official said that good results are being effected
 Local packers said they were un- able to refute claims of the OPA that 240,000 pounds of meat had been distributed here during the past two weeks, because they must get authority from home offices in Chicago. The packers contended that the figures used by the OPA must have also included eggs, lard, butter, poultry, etc.
 OPA officials, however, contend that freight yard officials verified these figures as being applicable to meat only. The C.I.O. had charged the packers with spreading propa- ganda designed to destroy the OPA." This the packers vigorously denied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
XXX Plots On ArnoII
 FBI Worms Him
 Of KIon Action

Atlanta, Ga, June 22-WP)-M- lis ArnaN, who is devoting his last months in offica to a personal bat tie against the Ku Klux Klan, said today the Federal Bureau Of .1nves- tigation had warned him of . Klarl plot against his life,
 ArnaN said the plot was matched in an Atlanta Klavern which had been previously identified as a strong arm branch of the hooded order.
 Arnall said the alleged plan called for the names of five Klansmen to be drawn by lot from each Klavern, then a high official was to secretly draw the names of the two men to carry out the plot.
 'The FBI. advised me that these two, unknown to each other, are to be given the job of taking care of me-" he said.
 Arnall did not say how far along the plan had progressed, whether it had been discarded or if the F.BI. had nipped it in the bud. He tended to laugh it off as silly" the same as he has the numerous threatening letters he has received since recent ly launching the Klan-killing cam paign.
 Arnall also took occasion today to emphatically deny that he is or ever was member of the Klan and accused the xxx. of restoring to blackmail in a reported affidavit att testing that he had been given 8 membership card for $50.
 If the Klan will resort to mur- der," Arnall said, there can be no question but that it's imperial wizard and its members will resort to blackmail, perjury and lies to un- dertake to stop the fight Georgia is making and will continue to make against it."
 The state filed action in superior court yesterday to revoke the klanis charter on grounds that the order is conSpiring to take over the orderly processes of law. Attorneys for the Klan announced that an answer will be filed before the legal deadline of July 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Moosemen Trap 'Piccolo Pete

Stamford, June 22-(UP)-Mem- bers of the Loyal Order of Moose were getting fed up with series of thefts at their club rooms the past six months.
 Everett Whittiker and Walter Matihisus stayed behind early to- day after the place was closed. Aft CT waiting half an hour, they heard a window pane being shattered. Into their arms walked Peter Pilo- gitis, alias "Piccolo Pete," who was turned over to the police who charged him with breaking and entering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
LIN Drafts World DPS Aid Group
 Russios Ukroine
 Protest Overall
 Support by Unit

New York, June a. (UP) The United Nations Economic and So- cial Council, after a gruelling but successful 13-hoEr drive to clear its agenda of all major items, adjourn ed at 1910 A. M. ED.T) today until Aug. 31.
 President Ramaswarni Mudaliar of India, anxious to wind up the councils second four-week session by midnight, prodded the delegates remorselessly to finish their work.
 Although all major disputes had already been thrashed out and voted on in committee meetings, the Soviet and Ukrainian delegates in- sisted apparently for the record in proposing and arguing for a string of amendments which were plainly doomed to defeat.
 Attack Own Refugees
 Most serious dispute was over the draft constitution of projected in- ternational refugee organization.
 Russia and the Ukraine, support ed by Yugoslavia and Czechoslova- kia, have fought a long and losing battle to exclude from international aid all political refugees who have fled from Eastern Europe since the wars end because they don't like their postwar governments.
 The Council voted yesterday however, to grant aid to all dis placed persons except known war criminals, traitors and quislingS and persons who have been leaders in hostile activities against their home governments.
 To Carry Fight to LIN
 Russia, insisting that the UN's primary objective should be to repatriate all refugees whose gov- ernments will take them back, serv- ed notice that she will carry the fight to the LIN General Assembly in Setpember.
 The draft constitution of the re- fugee organization now goes to Un member governments for comment, and then to the Assembly for ap- proval and final ratification by in- dividual nations.
 Anatoh BaranovSky of the Ukraine warned the Council that by blocking the swift repatriation of unwilling political refugees it may create "a mutual society of maleoalteEts who would consti- ute the breeding ground of new eonfiagFatio1, new war;"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
 Hold ToIks In Secret
 Big 4 Shown
 Not Aggressive
 In Discussions

Paris, June 22-CUP)-Some signs of Big 4" compromise may emerge from the foreign ministers council today as a result of a long discus sion last night between Secretary of State James F. Byrnes and For eign Minister V. M. Molotov.
 Molotov and Byrnes were under stood to have covered the whole field of complex problems before the foreign ministers when the Rus sian was a dinner guest of the American.
 Some French quarters saw a hope ful sign in the fact that the stands taken yesterday by the four minis terS were mot aggressive. They felt that common realization of the dire possibilities of a conference failure might put further compro- miseS In the cards.
 Trieste still was the key issue be- fore the ministers. Byrnes and Mol otov were understood to have dis cuSsed Trieste as well as other prob lens in the drafting of the Euro pean peace treaties.
 Shielded by intensified secrecy, the foreign ministers were arguing the crlX of the entire conference. The result may lead to an agree ment making the council meeting a success, or to a division of Europe into two rival blocS.
 Another informal private session ,of Bysaes, 4Molotoy, Ernest Beyin and Georges Bidault was set for 4 P. M., (11 A. M. EDT). Very little public information will be forthcom- ing while the talks are in the pres ent critical stage, it was indicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Taunton Mayor Shocks Citizens With Morals

Taunton, Mass, June 22-(UP)- Mayor Merrill D. Aldrich, 46, now confined to bed with a heart ail- ment, must appear in District Court July 1 to answer the complaint of Miss Eileen Kelliher, 38, an at- tractive brunette, that he is the father of her 2-year-old daughter.
 Miss Kelliher's action in obtain ing the complaint from Judge John E. Welch yesterday astonished Taunton residents since she had appeared at public gatherings as Mrs. Aldrich and everyone assumed that she was his wife.
 Before becoming Mayor in 1941 Aldrich had served as police chief and deputy sheriff. While march, ing in the Memorial Day parade last month, the Mayor collapsed and since has been confined to bed at his Falmouth Heights Summer home. From there he recently con- ducted an unsuccessful primary campaign for both the Republican and Democratic nominations for State Senator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
lntru-rdcioI Warfare Nedr In Palestine
 Militont Jews
 Reject Hosono's : UIfimotum

Jerusalem, June 22-(UP-The threat of battle between two Jewish assistance movements became grave today when the militant Irgun Zvai Neumi organization ignored an ulti- matum by Hagana to release live kidnaped British offlcery
 Leaders of Hagana, the largest resistance movement, warned Irgun Zvai Leumi to free the five Britons by Monday or face the conse- Quences.
 Hagana and other Jewish au- thoritieS, believing the Kidnapping operation . bad method of resist ance, put heavy pressure on the small, tightly-knit band of Extrem- ists to set their captives free. With the deadline only 48 hours away, Hagana was entirely pre-occupied with the intra-racial dispute.
 Fail to Yield
 Contrary to expectations, Irgun Zvai Leumi showed no sign of yielding. It maintained silence, al- though generally it boasts of its operations with secret broadcaSts, pamphlets and mysterious telephone calls.
 The five officers were Kidnapped from Tel Aviv hotel on June IS. There has been no trace of them since. Hagana has consistently blamed the abduction on Irgun Zvai Leumi.
 (The Zionist emergency coun-
 Gil in New York earlier this
 year estimated membership of
 Hagana at 80,O00 and Irgun
 zvai Leuni at 1,5O0 to 2,000.
 GA London Daily Herald dis
 patch from Cairo said extra ordinary precautions were taken
 to guard Haj Amin Fl Husseini,
 refugee mufh of Jerusalem, be-
 cause Hagana had sentenced
 the Arab leader to death. The
 dispatch said the information
 was from an impeccable source.
 It stated the name Hagana
 was attached to the copy of
 the death sentence which has
 been placed in the hands of an
 eminent Arab."o
 Tel Aviv Out of Bounds
 Tel Aviv, the Jewish seacoaSt city, was still banned to British troops. The ban will continue until the kidnapped officers are freed. The only uniforms conspicuous in the city were those of Polish troops, who welcomed Gen. Wladislaw | .Anders, commander of the Polish forces now being transferred from Italy. AnderS' visit was believed connected with the transfer of some Polish Jewish soldiers to Palestine. | Poles loyal ato taa& ANarsaw gova erpment, which finders opposes, cir !culated pamphlets denouncing him. finders left Tel Aytv for Jerusalem | last night.
 Intensive British searches through l the Dead Sea area yesterday re- suited in conflscation of an arms cache found in quarters of workers employed by the British owned l Palestine Potash Company. Misha Examiner, the company's general manager, was summoned to British headquarters.
 we had nothing to do with these arms, which were not found on our property" he said. We do not aS- sun1e responsibility for every one of our laborers.
 Confiscated were seven machine guns, 19 pistols, five mortars and large stocks of ammunition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
BiH Before Senate Hatch, SaltonstaH Ask Congress to Spur Scientific Research

Washington, June 9 - (UP) - Sens. Carl A. Hatch, O., N. MO :, and Leverett SaltonstaN, (R., Mass.) before leaving for the BiBini atom bomb tests as observers for Pres ident Truman-called on Congress today to spur scientific research in this country.
 Congress ladst make certain, they told 8 reporter, that the United States. does not lag behind other nations in scientific discoveries.
 They said it is essential to nation al security that legislation be pass ed during the current session to be- gin 9 ftlti-Geale program of govern ffient ted TeseaTcl1. '''' ''-s 7 'sj iSs ( Wants War -GhastIy
 Both Senators were interviewed prior to their departure for the first atomic bomb test to be held at BikiM atoll about July l.
 Hatch, who described himself as 'fanatical on the subject" said he hoped scientists can make war so deadly and so ghastly that the world never again can engage in it."
 SaltonStall said the war proved the value of Government-spon- sored scientific program.
 Congress should act now, while the steam from the war is still on while there is feeling of thank fulness for the inventions made pos sible by Government simulation,' he said.
 If you wait too long, people for get"
 U. s. Should Pace World
 Both senators hoped Congress would pass bill, now before the Senate, which would establish a na- tional science foundation and, for the first time in American history, provide financial support of basic research on nationwide basis.
 The foundation would make grants to universities and colleges, public and private research labora- tories and other Government agen- cies. Fellowship and scholarships would be provided to overcome a war-developed shortage of scien- tists.
 Saltonstall, co-author of the bill, and testimony before 6 Mili- tary Affairs committee proved that the Government must promote scientific research so that the Uni- ted States will not be surpassed in the field by other nations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22

ment and should provide openings for women in the type of work they had performed previously. The current demand for female help is limited, except for domestics and service, the state office reports.
 The main demand for male help continues to be heavy labor, accorci- ing to the report.
 The return of veterans from schools has added to the claim load this month. 1t is pointed out. Few layoffs are reported due to lack of materials. although one plant, employing TO persons, closed down because of lack of semi.fin- ished materials from their plant in another state which was olos6A by strike. ".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Policewornen Meet

WeStbroOk, June 9 = (UP) - Municipal and State policewomen from throughout New England met here today for their annual two-day convention. State Police Commis- sioner Edward J. Hickey will ad- dress the women tonight. Purpose of the gathering is to further the cause of policewomen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
Steeln1ar1 Confirmed

Washington. June 22.-GUP)-The Senate has confirmed John R. Steel man as director of War Mobiliza- tion and Reconversion.
 Steelman, former presidential labor adviser, replaces John W. Sny- der, who resigned to become Secre- tary of Treasury. Steelanan's term will expire in 104B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
RoyoI Workers Strike Probable

Hartford, June 22 = CUP) - A strike of $500 Royal Typewriter Company workers appeared prob able today. boosting the number of idle in the Greater Hartford area because of contract disputes of T. S00
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
SUICIDE COMMITTED

Willimailtic, June % -- CUP) - A suicide verdict was rendered today in the death of Henry Houle, 36, whose body was found hanging in the cellar of his home. Police said he had been unemployed since June 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-22
DANCE IN CHESHIRE

Cheshire, June g - The Sun shine Society will hold its annual dance tonight at the Cheshire Academy gymnasium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Bay State Woman Marks Tooth Year

Falmouth, Mass, Dec. 18-CUP)- Mrs. Mary Jacinta Costa observed her tooth birthday today and to- night will be guest at a party spon- sored by the Portuguese-American Civic League.
 The celebration will be attended by many of her four children, 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchil- dren and two great-great-grand- children. A native of the Azores, Mrs Costa came to the United States in 1905, settling first in New Bedford and later in Providence, R. I. She now makes her home with a daugh- ter in Falmouth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Carter Named
 NosahoRas1 Noble

George II. Carter, elected noble grand of Nosanogan Lodge, Odd Fellows, last night, will be installed at a jiont ceremony with Townsend Lodge in January. Adolph Grube, district deputy grand master, will be in charge of the exercises.
 Other officers elected last night were Robert A. Jones, vice-grand; Ralph A. Webb, recording secretary; William W. Wood, treasurer; George A. Baronian, lodge trustee, and Karl T. Wagner, auditor.
 Aver 50 members attended last nights election. Robert M. Weth- erell, noble grand, presided.