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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
Navy Lacks M dernizinq Fleet Funds

Washington, July 31-UP)-Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, chief of Naval Operations said today that funds available for 1947 will not permit "modernization of the fleet to take full advantage" of atomic developments.
 Nimitz told an Office of War Mo- bilization and Reconversion Board meeting studying ways and meals of combating imitation that the an- ti-inflationary measures taken by the Navy have been helpful"
 But he said, there is a point be- yond which we should not go.
 Our plans and funds available in l947 provide only for aircraft procurement of half the volume necessary" he said. These funds do not permit program of mod ernization to take full advantage of the lessons learned from the war from the Bikini tests, or cur rent technological developments.
 "A general acceptance of present standards as satisfactory would constitute a real danger to our se- curity," Nimitz said.
 The admiral said the Navy "is acutely aware" of the effects of in- flation on the national economy and has taken every possible step toward the maintenance of stabil- ity in our economic system.
 He outlined the Nays anti-infla tion program, including rapid de- mobilization of personnel, systema- tic and prompt declaration of sur plus materials, substantial curtail- ment' of the NavSs shipbuilding program, and drastic curtailment" of the Navy's entire procurement program
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

scattering the mourners and ex- tinguished the flames. He, himself, not dead but merely in a coma was revived by the rain but suffered a loss of memory. He made his way from the pyre and for the next 12 years wandered about India as a beggar
 In 1921. he contended, while in Calcutta he recovered his memory and returned to Bhowal where the rance claimed he was an imposter although many of his relatives rec- ognized him.
 The high court by today's verdict placed the stamp of authenticity on the rajahs strange story.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

She served III the latter capacity until her retirement in 1925 at the age of 72 years. During her tenure of office she was responsible for the outstanding development of the institutes industrial department. The latter has kept in step with the many tech nological advances of the cen- tury, so closely allied with the city's famed industries. Indicative of her spirit is the fact she takes keen interest in national and foreign af- fairs. Hers is a noteworthy personal history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

World War. Executive member the Waterbury Chapter of the Red Cross, organizer and past officer of the Young Democratic club, former officer of the Sheridan Council, Knights of Columbus, Bill has par ticipated fully in the derercn~,eot Of the city He has been excep- tlonally active in the eo.aDlis.......!c of inter-racial good will between the many citizens of Waterbury of for elgn extraction. Father of a World War II veteran he resides with his wife and family on Waterville Street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

tor1cal awards, national prizes for the, best school publications, Latin awards and athletic achieve ments. In the short space provided here the phenomenal rise of this institution, under Father Dials guidance, cannot be properly por- trayed. The interest and persever- ance of its students during their early years of striving for higher achievements in all endeavors may be traced to the wisdom and un- derstanding of this clergyman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

Now serving his second term as Democratic alderman, he is also member of Waterbury's Board of Police Commissioners. An officer of the local Elks Lodge he also serves as member of the advisory board of the Waterbury branch of the Salvation Army. One of the city's most popular citizens and officials, he resides with Mrs. Ashley at 27o Monroe Avenue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

When the world was quiet again, two great ships were sinking. many other were mortally hurt and 36 square miles of sea were alive with deadly pathological activity that de- fled penetration by surface craft just as poisoned air above defied any aircraft piloted by humans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
member of the

member of the Legislative Commit tee for streamlining rules and reg ulations Active for many years in youth movements he was recently appointed chairman of New Haven, Hartford and New London coun- ties juvenile delinquency commit tees. His activities in behalf of Wa terbury's draftees, during the war years, are well known. Past official Of the Knights of Columbus and active in civic affairs he resides with his wife and two children on LounsburY Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

Knight of the Sheridan Council, Knights of Columbus, and is an officer of the Holy Cross Alu1nnae associa tion. A member of the city's Finance Board. Retirement Board his duties are numerous and com plex Once prominent city and state tennis player, Neil is the father of four sons and daughter. He re- sides with his family on Mont- eomerv Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

the famed Jane Addams of Chi cago's Hull House, he was a mem Der of European conferences on social work and a similar confer ence held at the White House by the late President Theodore Roose- welt. One of the organizers of the Connecticut Council of Social Workers, he also helped organize Associated Charities which later became Waterbury's Lincoln House Inc. These formal titles tell but a small story of the exemplary work of Charles P. Kellogg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

nine miles away for many seconds) instantly spreading into a great, gray uppouring of seawater over the entire width and breadth of the tar get array and the island. It did not rise as high as anticipated, but, in effect, it seemed to propel the whole lagoon into the sky rather than a single plume.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

to be detonated under water, is be- lieved by scientists to be the most powerful of all. It did not follow predictions of sky high, compara- lively thin white water which had been indicated by many preliminary tests. Instead, great column of water arose with majestic silence
 (Since the sound did not reach us
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

nlty. Daughter of MT. and Mrs. Emanuel Weinrib of New York city she received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Brooklyn College and her Master of Science degree at West ern Reserve University, Cleveland. Miss Weinrib's contribution to Waterbury has been a noteworthy one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

citizens of inter- ests of veterans of World War l and II. Past commander of the Waterbury American Legion and member of t h e Disabled American Veter- ans Association, he served with the U. s. Navy ir fho Fre+
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

short time here. H CT thorough and comprehen- sive grasp of the functions of her office has great ly aided the thrifty house. wives of the city. Her tech r1ical k n 0 W l. edge has un- doubtedly meant much to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
PATRICK WALLACE

Because State Senator Patrick Wallace has distinguished himself as a first-year member of the Con- necticut General Assembly. Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

nectlcut Munlc- ipal Finance Of- hcers' ASsocia- ton, he was first
 appointed con- troller in 1944 and was subse- quently re-elect- ed to the of- flee in 1945. One of the city's most popular of- fcial5 he has served as Grand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

The low price of gold in con- parison with the high amounts charged for provisions and other supplies used by the miners is discouraging the mining of gold in Surinam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

scholastic edu- catorS of New England. In the
 relatively short
 t 1 m e Father
 Dial has ad- lninistered t h e affairs of Sacred
 Heart High its reputation has ascended. Today its students have been recipients of notioy,o1 oro
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
Able Day Bomb Had Very Lou Efficiency: StiU DeuQstatir1q

Editors Note: Following is the second of a series of three dis patches by Frank H. Bartholo- mew, vice-president of the United Press in charge of the Pacific division, in which he sums up his views of Operation Crossroads after witnessing the two test atomic bomb explosions at Bikini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
Takes its Hat Of to-
CHARLES P. KELLOGG

Because Charles P. Kellogg, 83 Prospect Street. has brought honor to Waterbury by his generous and meritorious endeavors in. the field
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

the Information al Association of Lions Cl u b S. Recently retired Connecticut Dis trict Governor of the same or ganization for mer officer of the local chapter he has proven a capable and con- scientious leader ty, SLtr Aff~l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
He Waterbury Democrat,
MIRIAM WEINRIB

Because Miss Weinrib, community nutritionist> of the City of Water bury. has accomplished outstanding work during her comparatively
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
CORNELIUS F. MALONEY

Because City Controller Neil Mal- oney has given diligent and honest service to the city in his present capacity. President of the Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
THE WATERBURY DEMOCRAT WATERBURY CONN., WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 e
REV. JOHN DIAL

Because Rev. John Dial curate of Sacred Heart parish and prin- cipal of it's High school may be ranked among the outstanding
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

s l q c r c q the hardest working of state sena- tors, Sen. Wal lace has proven an able and conscientious leg islator. Chosen
 as chairman of the Senate Penal Committee and clerk of it's Wel- fare committee, ho ic oIcN n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
HAROLD ASHLEY

Because Harold Ashley. recently brought credit to the city by his appointment as member of the Executive Council of Governors of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
Month,
WILLIAM T. HARRINGTON

Because Bill Harrington. member and associate editor of The Water bury Democrat for 30 years has proven one of the most solicitous
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

age that mas made America great. Member of one of the oldest families of Waterbury, she e n t e r e d the service of the SilaS Bronson Library in 1883 as a clerk and rose to the posi- tion of chief li- brarian in 1Q1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
This
MISS HELEN SHERRY

Because Miss Helen Sperry, who recently served her 93rd birthday, is indicative of the spirit of cour-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

Ol 6. SOtldl WOTk. Recently h o IT, ored for 50 years member ship in the Ma tional Confer ence of Social Work, he served as general sec- retary of the s [ a t e Depart lnent of Welfare from 1895 to Q9Q Actiye uritb
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
Oregon Caves
Are Opened

GRANTS PASS, ORE.-The Ore
gon caves recreational area near
here, which were closed during the
war years, will reopen late in May
under the national park service.
Harold B. Say has been appointed
general manager of the resort.
The caverns were discovered in
1874 when Elijah Davidson, an early
settler, shot at bear The wound
ed bear disappeared into a hole in
the mountainside, and Davidson fol-
lowed with pitch torch to find a
great underground world.
Before the war, increasing thou
sands each year were taking the 49,
mile drive to the caves up through
the timbered Siskiyou mountains
from the Redwood highway.
The weird and beautiful under
ground chambers and the Swiss
chalet lodge, in a canyon at the
mouth of the caves, are expected
to break all attendance records as
the travel season opens for 1916.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31

Lodges and hotels which have
been closed for three years are be-
ing reconditioned New staffs are
being recruited and trained for the
summer season.
Few of the sightseeing busses
used in the national parks were suit
able for war use, so most of the
fleets are still intact.
Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand
Canyon and Glacier national parks
will have complete sightseeing serv-
ices.
1t is expected that enough man.
power will be available to restore
full service in the other parks of
the system.
Some reconditioning work may
take more than six months.
Staffs may not be as complete and
skilled as they were before 1941, but
the concessionaires stated their
plans are being rushed and they
have high hopes of giving good serv-
ice by June.
More than $5OO,OOO for recondi-
tioning the cabins, lodges and cafe
terias in Grand Canyon, Bryce and
Zion national parks and at Cedar
Breaks national monument is be-
ing spent by the Union Pacific rail-
road, which operates the facilities
In these parks.
The renovation program also in
cludes purchase of % new 29-pas-
senger busses and fleet of 9-pas-
senger sedans for charter service.
The prewar five-day all-expense
tours through all the parks and
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
War Losses Vary Greatly
In Two World Conflicts

Seven major countries COM
bined suffered II per cent of the
military deaths in the First World
war and 80 per cent in the Sec
ond World war. Yet their losses
in each conflict varied tremend-
ously as shown by the following
figures, the first being for War I
and the second for War II:
France 1,358,OOO - 167, 1000; Brit
ish Empire 9OS ,OOO-39O, 900; Italy
650,OOO - 175,OO0; United States
126, ,00O-325, 900; Russia 1,700, 900
100000; Germany 1,774,OO0 -
3,250,000 and Japan 3OO-1, SOC, 900.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
Caught Some Whoppers
In Cumberland River

JAMESTOWN, KY. - When John
S. Osborne, his wife and his twin
brother went fishing near Lock 81 in
the Cumberland river recently, they
caught II fish weighing total of
more than 600 pounds.
They were surgeons, John said,
and it is only once in blue moon
that the condition of the river and
the spawning period of these fish
coincide so that they may be caught
in such quantities. The trio used a
single large hook on a drag line,
and for the line they used No. IA
electric light wire. 1t took four men
to land one of these fish - one on
top of the lock to throw the hook
and snag the fish, one to hold the
fisherman to keep the fish from
dragging him off, and two down in
the water to get the fish into a boat
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
Eastern Parks
Offer Variety
To The Tourist

The Shenandoah and Smoky
mountains national parks offer an
unsurpassed beauty treat to mid
westerners whose previous vaca-
tions have shown them the wonders
of the Rockies.
Great Smoky mountains national
park embraces 100000 acres, of
which 100000 are still covered by
primeval forests. The peaks and
ridges of the range, rising above
5000 feet, and almost always veiled
in mist, are the starting point of
some 600 miles of trout streams.
The north entrance to the park is
80 miles southeast of Knoxville,
Tenn, making it easily accessible
by all types of transportation.
Buses make two round trips from
Knoxville through the park daily.
There are two camp grounds in the
park, and hotel and tourist camp
facilities are available in nearby
cities and towns and at Knox
vile and Asheville.
Blue Ridge national parkway, a
485-mlle strip of parkland connect
ing the Great Smoky mountains and
Shenandoah national parks, will
eventually have a modern highway
running it's entire length. U. S.
route II provides an almost direct
connection between the two parks
at present.
A more scenic approach to Shen-
andoah from north of Roanoke, Va,
is along the completed portion of
the parkway, which connects with
Skyline drive running the entire
length of the park along the crest
of the Blue Ridge.
The Skyline drive is lO7 miles
long, with parking areas, picnic
grounds and camping area along
its length. Visitors may enjoy the
magnificent scenery of the Shenan-
doah valleys fertile farmlands on
the west and the rolling hills of
Piedmont plateau on the east.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
Once a Hobby Rugs
Nov His Business

LARGO, FLA. - Several years
ago S. M. Rife started making rugs
from rags cut and torn by his wife.
1t was just hobby which he en-
joyed after his hours at the post
office. He enjoyed working out new
patterns so kept it up.
Today Mr.. Rife is in the rug bu5i-
ness. Church organizations and in
dividuals began buying his product,
and the demand grew steadily
Soon he purchased a loom, bought
carpet warp and started in earnest
to supply his customers. Recently
he bought a house and has turned a
shop in the rear into utility house
devoted to his former hobby, which
is now a profitable business.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31

And they readily admit they en-
joy their leisurely country living
much more than city dwelling "be-
cause it's so much like home"
The couples are Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald Murray of Wausau, Wis. !;
Mr.. and Mrs. John McDonough of
Seattle, WASH, and Green Bay, Wis,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Cameron Brem-
seth of Leeds, N. D.
They and II other married vet
Grams and their wives live the part
of country squires in Nevis, a 20
room mansion built in 1885 on an
oak-studded 75-acre tract which
gently slopes down to the Hudson
river. The mansion, located at Irv-
ington-on-Hudson, New York, was
converted into single room apart
ments by Columbia university TO
help solve the student veterans S
housing difficulty. The estate was
acquired by the university from
Mrs. T. Coleman Du Pont in 1885
and had been used as botanical
experiment station before its pres
ent tenants moved in.
Mrs. McDonough, the former
Marie Mornard, who was brought
up on her fathers farm near Green
Bay, summed up the attitude of
the couples from west of the Mis-
sissippi.
Country life is the life Pm used
to and although l wanted to live in
New York City while my husband
was studying, I far prefer Nevis, )"
she said. "Just to feel more at
home, I'm raising vegetables on a
small plot of land. 1t helps the shop
ping problem"
Browning chief., 1946-05-31

shorter tours in Zion, Bryce and
Grand Canyon will be resumed.
Ranger crews maintained by the
national park system during the
war years for vital conservation
work will have their ranks augment
ed to protect the parks natural
beauties and resources.
They'll also protect the crowds,
who often take chances in the un-
familiar wilds.
An intensive road-building and
road Improvement program is
planned by the department of the
interior, continuing through 1916 and
l947, to meet the influx of auto
mobile tourists who will follow in
the wake of new car production.
While the national parks are al
ways free and open, the usual tour
ist facilities were suspended dur
ing the war. Park attendance
dropped from a high of 81 ,05O, 1926
visitors in 1941 to a new low of
6,908, TAG in 1913.
That the 1916 total will surpass
the attendance of 194l is indicated
by the rush of late fall and winter
visitors which started Immediately
after W Day.
Shenandoah national park, in Vir-
ginia's Blue Ridge mountains, was
virtually isolated during gas ration
ing, but on the Sunday following
the surrender of Japan four cars
a minute were checked in at the
park.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
1PosSuln for Dinner

PASADENA, CALF. Sunday
dinner walked into Carson G. Bell S
back yard recently when an eight
pound opossum came in to sample
the grapevines.
Bell rounded up sweet potatoes
and called in Van Williams, famed
Negro chef, and invited his friends.
The opossum was presumably a
descendant of some brought to Cali
fornia in 1900 by Tennesseans who
wanted their favorite eating i'm
ported.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
AIR CHATTER

Billy Heher, age l6, of Franklin,
Pa, won Piper cub in contest
and within a week had logged four
hours of instruction. Arthur w.
Grant, Medina, N. y, insurance
agent, lands his light plane in
the back yards of farm homes and
then talks business. Arthur C.
Jackson, St. Petersburg, age 80, is
taking flying lessons. . Frank L.
Brandish, age II, fire chief of East
port, Me-, recently soloed. :. c. j.
Boyd of Santa Fe, N. M. hunts
antelope by plane. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wheaton Miees of Winthrop,
Mass, newly-weds, flew more than
5000 miles in light plane on their
honeymoon. The Boston Store,
Milwaukee, has regular airplane
delivery service as far north as
Sturgeon Bay.
Tests of airplane busting of
pecans for control of scab and
pecan nut casebearer will be re-
peated this summer. Tests
made in 1945 were inconclusive.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
Seven Rocky Mountain Parks Are Open

The vacation possibilities offered
by Glacier, Grand Teton, Mesa
Verde, Yellowstone, Wind cave,
Rocky mountain and Bryce Canyon
national parks are almost limitless.
All of them are in the Rocky noun
tain-plains area and cover approx
mately four million acres.
They range from the historic
wonders of Mesa Verde, with their
story of an ages-old Indian civiliza-
ton; the geysers and waterfalls Of
Browning chief., 1946-05-31

Yellowstone; the mountain trails
and hidden lakes at Glacier; to the
thrills of mountain climbing on
Grand Teton's snowy peaks.
One of the most interesting of
Americas prehistoric sites and a
major archaeological preserve is
Mesa Verde national park in south
western Colorado.
Excavations on the mesa have
revealed an amazing story of the
prehistoric Indians.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
HOW TO GET BUSINESS

Harold Briney, implement dealer
near Bluff City, ILL.,, completed a
landing strip next to his place of
business, just for the convenience
of flyers. The first plane to land was
flown by Bud Flowers of Canton,
who got acquainted with Briney and
ordered a couple of trailers for his
trucking business The deal ran into
hundreds of dollars.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
AIR TRIPS FOR HUNTERS

Guests from the east will be flown
to Cleveland to board the United's
hunters special plane to the
pheasant country in South Dakota.
Braniff is to operate weekly round
trip flights to Aberdeen, S. D., from
Houston and Dallas. This new serv-
ice will start in late September.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
SEWING CIRCLE PATTERNS
lots 0amk Wam Weather Set

the drawstring neck makes it SIM
pie to launder. A scalloped bon
net and panties complete an out
fit that will be her favorite all
summer long.
Pattern No. 8027 comes in sizes 1. 2, 3,
A. 5 and 6 years. Size 2, dress, ia yards
of IS or 39.inch panties. "a yard: bonnet,
70 yard.
Send your order to:
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
VETS Are LUCKY
Colonial Mansion Used by
GI Couples at University

NEW YORK CITY.-Three couples from Midwesern and
Western communities who planned to live in New York City
while doing graduate study Columbia university beating
the critical housing shortage by sharing old colonial mansion
a country estate hours drive from the school.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
In These United States
National Parks Ready
For 40 Travel Rush
(By WNU Features)

America is hitting the vacation trail this spring and
and the crowds the national parks expected
est their history Some of the already
them will be operating at full schedule by says
Drury, director of the National Park Service.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31

AVIATION NOTES
STILL FLYING HIGH

Capt. Warren B. Smith, a men,
Der Of the Gates flying circus back
in the '20s and a veteran Panagra
pilot, recently crossed the Andes for
the l,500th time, from Santiago,
Chile, to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31
AIRPORT EXPENDITURES

The airport bill, lately debated by
congress, provides billion-dollar
program for seven years, with en-
phasis on private flying facilities. If
the bill becomes law, $2l ,249. .005 will
be available for New York, S24,-
478,073 for Texas, $l8, ,744, SIG for
California, and SIG, ,735 for Penn
sylvania. New Jersey and Con-
necticut will get $6,ll8,274 and ST.
6l9,216 respectively. These sums
must be matched by the states or
municipalities.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31

SPEEDY ROCKET THE
Rocket 1856, built at Fort Worth,
set a world speed record for per-
sonal planes on January when
it flew from Savannah, Ga, to
Roosevelt field, N. Y, at an av-
erage speed Of 226.2 miles per
hour.
Browning chief., 1946-05-31

II ERE is an adorable little
- warm-weather dress for your
tiny daughter that's wonderfully
easy to make. The perky raglan
sleeves are edged in soft scallops,