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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
US. Debt CutAgoin

Washington, July 15-CUP)-The Treasury will slash the national debt by 5o,OO0,OOO Aug. l with a cash retirement of short term ob- legations, it was learned today.
 This will reduce the national debn to slightly less than s267, ,0Oo .OO0.- 900.
 The short term obligations will bs redeemed with money from the ITeasury's high cash balance, which is about ? 1-2 times that of normal peacetime years.
 Through cash redemption of ma turing obligations, the national debt will have been cut about sl3,5OO.- 100000 since March l, when ths Aug. l redemption is completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
By RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK

By RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK
 An attempt by supporters of President Reid Robinson of the h. ternational Union of Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers, c. I. O., to win backing for an custer campaign aimed against State c. I. o. Secre- retary John J. Driscoll and Exeeu- tive Board Member John J. Man kowski boomeranged at Bridgeport Saturday. Park City M M. s. w. leaders, instead of approving the removal drive, adopted resolutions endorsing both Driscoll and Man koWski and bitterly condemning Robinson and pro-Communist in- fluences.
 The custer move against Dris- coll and MankoWski who have spearheaded an Communist campaign for several years, was led by James Galullo, president of the Waterbury Watchmakers Union, Lo- cal 852, and International Represen- tative Albert Pezzati, assigned to Waterbury by Robinson recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Die 
BY UNITED PRESS

Four persons met violent deaths in Connecticut over the weekend
 At Deep River, Anthony Greghi, II, Ellington, drowned in Connecti- cut River after falling from a yacht. Greghi's step-brother, David White, attempted to save him but became exhausted and had to be revived by artificial respiration.
 At Newtown, David A. Plainer, 20, Bridgeport, drowned in Lake Zoar The young man dived from the bank and failed to reappear.
 At Bridgeport, stone thrown by playmate caused the death of Ronald Krentzman, g, according to Dr. Frank Williams After being hit, the youngster doubled up without a cry and fell to the ground unconsci- ous. He was pronounced dead a few minutes later.
 At Hamden, Mrs. Angelina Della Vecchia, 58, died after plunging so feet from ledge in the Pine Rock Quarry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Rodzevich Seeks Post

Torrington, July 15-The candi- dacy of Thomas J. Radzevich of Torrington for Democratic con- gressman from the 5th District re- ceived additional support over the weekend, it was learned. The first indications the local man was seek ing the post were disclosed a few weeks ago in The Waterbury Demo- crat.
 MT. Radzevich is secretary to CongreSsman-a at-Large Joseph Ry- ter (D.-Conn) He was secretary to Congressman Lucien Maciora be- fore entering the Navy where he served for two years.
 A former members of the Con- necticut General Assembly he has been active in Democratic circles for many years. Other candidates mentioned for the 5th District post on the Democratic ticket are Will liam Doyle, Winsted, John Reardon Of Taft School, Watertown, and John Carley, WatertoWn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
$1,OOO,COO Damage Done to Wharves

Pictou, N. S., July l5-(UP)-Fire; estimated to have caused more thar S1,000,000 damage to the waterfront here were brought under contro early today.
 Two government sheds, two gov ernment Wharves and dozen load ed freight cars were destroyed. Only two small Wharves were left intact and shipping here will be crippled until wharves are constructed.
 Cause of the blaze was unknown It was discovered by boys playing or the waterfront last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Chinese Abduct
 Seven Marines

Peiping, July 15-(UP)-Seven U s. Marines were captured by ar unidentified band of Chinese July 13 at village g miles southwest of Chinwangtao, Maj.-Gen. Keller E. Rockey, Marine commander ir China, disclosed today.
 Rockey said another Marine was hidden by friendly Chinese and re- turned safely. He said the eight men were on an ice-buying mission when they were ambushed by eight Chinese near the Great Wall.
 Marines, aided by Chinese Ma tionalist troops, searched the area but found only the jeep and trailer in which the party was travelling Marine planes took part n the search, but were hampered by had flying weather, Rockey said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Action to Be Heard Sept. 3 William Grant Starts SIC, ,000 'Hot-foot' Suit

A "hot-foot" administered after he fell asleep in a Union City res- taurant was no joke as far as Will liam Grant of Naugatuck was con- cerned.
 Grant, the victim of the prank allegedly unanswered Jan II in the Little Hof Brau Restaurant at 406 North Main Street, Union City, to- day instituted $l0,000 civil action in Superior Court against the res taurant owner, Albert Budris of Naugatuck.
 Grant, who held a job as res- taurant chef before the "hot-foot' incident, claims he consumed liquor at the restaurant, became intoxi- cated, took a newspaper to q booth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
OPA Officials
 Urge Rotioning Of Sugar to AS

Washington, July 15-(UP)-Top OPA officials are convinced that sugar rationing should be continued until the Spring of 194S regardless of whether there is price control.
 Deputy Administrator Godfrey Baker and George A. Dice. director of sugar rationing, told reporters today that more people want more sugar now than at any time during the war.
 Industrial users, they said, seemed almost frantic to get all the sugar they can find"
 Sugar rationing is authorized by the Second War Powers Act, which will continue in effect until March 31. If OPA is not revived, sugar rationing machinery probably would be transferred to the Agriculture Department, Baker and Dice said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
St. Swithin's Day Clear

Legend and the official wea- therman met at cross purposes today. This is St. Swithin's Day and legend has it should it rain this day it will rain for forty days thereafter. There was light rainfall during the early morning hours.
 The weatherman, however, contends that tomorrow will be fair with sunny skies.
 We don't believe in such silly superstitiOns,'' he told The Democrat scOrnfully. Besides that my rheumatism hasn't got twitch in it to- day. It's bound to be good weather tomorrOw!'
 We stuck a divining rod into the ground but all we discov- cred was the general direction of the gas main.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Strotford Police Shot by BurqIor


 Stafford, July 15-(UP)-Patrol- man William Schreiber, 35, was shot in the stomach by an alleged burglar early today and was listed in critical condition.
 The aSsailant, whose identity was said to be known, escaped.
 The shooting occurred when Schreiber was checking the back door of a grill. He surprised the gun- man, who was standing guard while a partner was footing the place, po- lice said.
 The second man, John Pantalone, 2l, AnSonla, was arrested by another officer, Joseph Carten, who had en- tered by the front door.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15

owner knew John Doe" was in- toxicated and was .'molesting" pa irons. Negligence is charged against him for failing to eject Doe from the premises
 Negligence also is charged for failure to exercise reasonable care for the safety and protection Of those Of the general public, such as the plaintiff, lawfully on and using said premises under the de- fendants supervision, control and maintenance by invitation
 Service of the papers was made by Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis, The suit will be returnable to Su- perior Court Sept 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Another story on the baffling Heirens Case is on page 9.

for a life sentence instead of the electric chair, the United Press learned today from absolutely re- liable sources.
 The admissions have been made orally, it was learned. These sources said they have not yet been put into writing.
 Heirens, it was learned, has be- come dismayed at the amount of evidence piling up against him in the Degnan killing and in the Tip stick murder" of ex-W.AVE. Fran ces Brown, knifed and shot on Dec. 10, 1945, and m the staying of Mrs. Josephine Ross, 43, attractive brunette killed June 5, 1945.
 Details Narrowing
 The sullen, black-haired youth is willing to offer full confessions in the three slayings and in the multi pie burglaries charged against him in an effort to get life and cheat the electric chair.
 Details of the admissions were said to be narrowing.
 The Degnan child was kidnapped, garoted, and her body beheaded, dismembered, and hidden in sewers near her home.
 The youth, University of Chi cago student, first was connected with the Degnan killing through his fngerprints found on the ran- som note, printed, irregular piece of paper left in the bedroom from which Suzanne was taken last Jan. T.
 Then fingerprints were diseov- cred linking him with the Brown killing.
 When he was confronted with the latter evidence, reliable sources said, he muttered:
 That's mine. And the Ross one is, too
 Some progress toward the ex- change of a confession and a plea of guilty to the slayings and the burglarieS was understood reliably to have been made in conference yesterday between states and de- fense attorneys.
 Attending the conference were States Attorney William J. Tuohy; his Assistant Wilbert F. Crowley; and Heirens attorneys, John P. Coghlan and his brother, Malcahy Coghlan.
 Asked after the conference what progress had been made, the prin- cipals replied mo comment
 Recall Darrow Tactic
 Reliable sources pointed out that nearly generation ago, the late Clarence Darrow obtained life sen- tences for Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold by pleading them guilty to the mutilation murder of Young Bobby Franks. They pointed out that trials of Heirens for the three slayings and for the numerous burglaries and robberies charged against him would be long and expensive.
 Also involved in any possible im- position of penalties for his crimes is his youth. He is IT. It is conceiva- ble, and probable, that psychiatrists could offer doubts as to the youths sanity. Although doctors who have examined him to date declare he is sane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Truman ToldHouse to Send 0PA Billto Conference
Custer MoUe Fails Driscou and Mankowski Survive Robinson Attack

The Bridgeport M. M. s. w. group, after hearing Galullo and Pezzati assail Driscoll and MankoWski gave an unanimous vote of confidence to the pair of local leaders and went on to condemn the Robinson Ma chine"
 A charge that the meeting was Communist-inspired was made by Thomas A. Smith, chairman of Brass Workers Union, Local 320. He de- clated that the hotel arrangements had been made by "a member of the Communist party" identifying the member as one Morris Wex- Ter
 Galullo Invites Unions
 Invitations to the meeting at the Stratfield Hotel were issued by MT. Galullo, who said that union com mitte had been set up in Water bury and Torrington. He said the committee had been established flor the purpose of fighting for program for the benefit of the rank Cont'd Page 12-DRISCOLL)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15

near the bar to read, and fell asleep. Then John Doe" took &C., tion, according to the complaint, drawn up by Attorney Clayton l.. Klein.
 Doe" described as an "intoXi- cated person" who was served liquor on the premises, placed 2 lighted match in the sole of Grants s left shoe. and the shoe began to burn, the court writ states.
 A third degree burn and a one and-a-half-inch ulcer resulted, it is alleged. Grant claims he had to walk without shoe for sometime, and lost his job, which paid $50 week.
 It IS alleged that the restaurant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Stamford Labor
 Disputes Endinq

Stamford, July 15-(UP)-Two labor disputes. involving l.G00 workers. were sated to De settled to- day
 The l.l00 employees Of Norma Hod man Corporation voted to accept l0-cent-an-t1our wage boost and three paid holidays a year. They agreed not to ask for further pay increase until Nov. 30
 Another contract was scheduled to be signed for 800 office workers of Yale and Towne
 In both cases, 30-day strike notices would have expired Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Guilty of Treason Mikhailovitch, 10 Others to Be Shot

Belgrade, July 15-(UP)-A mili- tary court today held Gen. Draja Mikhailovitch guilty of treason and war crimes and sentenced him and 10 other defendants to death before firing squads-a sentence which was expected to be carried out within 40 hours.
 The bearded Mikhailovitch and his companions had the right to ap- peal their conviction to the Presi- dium of the National Assembly but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
Youth Slayer Seeks Deal With State
 To Admit Murders
 If Given Sentence
 Of Life in Prison

Copyright, 1946, The United Press
 Chicago, July 15-CUP)-William Heirens, IT year = old university sophomore, is trying to make a deal with the state to confess to the Suzanne Degnan kidnap- murder and two other murders in exchange
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15
TO ADDRESS CONGRESS

Vatican City, July 15-(UP)-Pope Plus will speak by radio at P. M. @ P. M. EDTD, tomorrow to Colum- bia on the occasion of the closing of an Ecclesiastical Congress at Bogo- ta, it was announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15

Register Now. Fall Term begins Sept g, Business Administration. Account ing, Secretarial. Post Junior College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15

tFull story of Gen. Draja Mix hailovitch's trial is published on page 4).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-15

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06

erating the hospital, we still have not increased our rates. At the present time. our rates are compa"- able with rates in other Alaskan Hospitals. The average citizen thinks nothing of paying $500 for Ia hotel room, where one receives mo service nor meals.
 It has never been the policy Of the hospital to refuse admittanCe Ito anyone. and we shall continu, to observe this custom
 Elsewhere in this publication you will find an advertisement oi .the proposed policy submitted <. ;. the Board of Control.
 BISHOP ROWE HOSPITAL
 Board of Control, Inc.
 By Mrs. J. C. Johnson
 Secretary
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
NOTICE

The Board of Control of the Bishop Rowe General Hospital Is mailing to every citizen in Wran- gell a status of the hospital oper- ations for the first ten months ol 1946 We wish to say in eXplana- tion of our figures that with the increased cost of living, difficulties in obtaining nurses, all of whose travelling expenses have been paid by the Board. our operating ex- penses have been practically doubled.
 Due to the fact that so many of our patients have been slow in meeting their obligations, it costs at the present time $83O per pa tient per day No room rates are higher than $500 per day, and, if everyone paid their bills within a reasonable length of time, it would cost us $6.55 per patient per day, and at this rate We would be able to meet all of our obligations.
 With the increased cost of op-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06

1. Civil Aeronautics Administra- tions responsibilities as outlined in the Air Commerce Act of 1920 and as amended in 1888.
 ?. Radio aids to navigation m- cluding the conventional low ire Quency range. Use of instrument landing systems. aerophares and VHF.
 3. Personal flying development.
 5. Air marking.
 6. Federal airport program.
 '. G. I training program.
 Visitors are invited to present their special flying problems for discussion
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
AVIATION MEET BEING HELD
 IA ANCHORAGE, DEC. 12 6 13

ANCHORAG = The Civil Aero nauties Administration is sponsor ing an aviation meeting n Anchor age. Alaska December 12 and 13.
 Purpose of the meeting is a con ference of all organizations and individuals interested in the oe- velopment of aviation in Alaska and diseussion of best methods fa" furthing it's development An in vitation has been extended to ev- eryone interested in flying or in associated agencies, such as Vete - ans Administration. Weather Bur eau and Civil Aeronautics Board.
 This is the first time in the his tory of Aalska that all phases of the aviation industry have ever been brought together It was a l. nounced that if sufficient interest Is displayed. it may become an an nual affair.
 Some of the subjects which will he under discussion are:
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
MAKING STUDY OF
 ADDITIONAL AIRPORTS

JUNEAU - J. Leonard Smith, Highway Engineer and Secretary for the new Territorial Aviation Commission, has returned from an extended trip to Fairbanks, An chorage and Seward. Smith went to Anchorage to study the new Civil Aeronautics Administration airpo.t program now in effect in the Ter ritory. The CAA is providing 75 per cent of the cost involved in the new airport program, which has been designed for the develop ment of new airfields in sections where the communities are too small to raise necessary funds to establish needed airfields.
 The Department of the Interior, which has carried out considerable work in the past for the Territor- ial Board of Road Commissioners, recently put into effect a new rUl- ing whereby the Territorial Board must contribute 25 per cent of the costs of all construction projects. In the past. the Board has volun- tarily contributed about 21 per cent and to meet the new demands, it would be necessary to request a1 appropriation from the legislature. Delegates of the Department of the Interiors Alaskan branch are fighting this on grounds that t would be impossible for the Ter ritorial Board to raise the neces- sary $1,600,0O0 that would be re- quired for the next two years.
 The Board of Road Commission CTS is interested in putting in a smaller type of landing strip than the usual which services larger commercial planes Purpose of these is to enable small aircraft to make connections between more rural communities to deliver sup plies and commodities. At prese It the Board is especially interested in strips along the Arctic coast
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
WEDDING TAKES PLACE
 AT HERBERT BJ0RGE HOME

The Herbert Bjorge home was the scene of a pretty wedding last Friday evening when Mrs Ramona Eaks. of Bedding. California. be- came the wife of Mr. Clifford Bjorge. son of Mr. and Mrs. |. c. Rjorge of Wrangell The candle light ceremony was performed br U. S. Commissioner R. l. Suratt
 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Biorge a. tended the young couple as mat ron-of-honor and best man and q wedding supper was held following the ceremony for the immediate family.
 MT and Mrs. Biorge will mahe their future home in Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
MAYOR BARNES TO SPEND
 HOLIDAYS IN WASHINGTON

Mayor Doris Barnes, of Wa. gell, Alaska's only woman Mayor, is leaving Sunday on the Princes Louise to spend the Christmas hol- idays in Arlington, Washington. with her daughter and family, fhe Clarence Jennings.
 From Arlington Mrs Barnes wll go to Portland. Oregon to visit arr mother. Mrs. o. NJ. Hummer and then will go 10 San Francisco to 900 her son. Frank and family who live in that California city.
 Mayo Barnes expeets 10 be gone from WrangeH until the end of January
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DRIVE
FOR PTONAERs STAMPED

The annual Pioneers Christmas Drive, which collects funds for aged residents of the Pioneers Home at Sitka and which is spon- cored every year by W. D. Gross, Alaska veteran theater operator of Juneau, got under way this week in Wrangell with Fred Cunning ham, local theater manager, mak- ing the collections here.
 Money is collected in Seattle ani Southeastern Alaska and is given tc the pioneer Alaskans at the Sit ka home to buy small luXuries such as smoking tobacco. etc, for the coming year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
BEAUTY OPARATOR SOUTH

Ms. Christine Jacoby. who ha been operator in charge of Wrae gell Beauty Salon the past sever months. is leaving for Seattle o' the Princess Louise Sunday night She will make her future home H. the Queen City. getting there ir time to welcome one of her sons home who has served in the Japan ese theater in the Army.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
SHIPS READY FOR
 COLD WAATHER TESTS

NORFOLK, Va. = Operations High Jump. the Navy's huge ex- petition to the south Pole, le:t this week on a 10000 mile voyage for cold weather tests and new ex- rlarations of the mysterious Al tarctia.
 Four ships, the Mt. Olympus headquarters and flag ship; the icebreaker Northwind; seaplane tender Pine Island and destroyer Rrownson, are sailing simultane- cusly with five ships from the west coast
 Most of them carry supplies for up to eight months everything from beef to coffee, movies and candy, airplanes and 30 Husky dogs The 4OOO-man operation un- der command of Rear Admir- Il Richard E. Byrd will last at least four months. Most of the men l. board the Mt Olympus appeared enthusiastic and interested.
 The ships will sail into tropical weather, then into frigid zones, ice packs. past icebergs that may measure 40 miles long, and prob ably blizzards and storms in the worlds toughest sea, the Antarctic Ocean.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
GOING SOUTH

Following passengers from Pet ersburg have made reservations L. go South on the Princess Louise from Wrangen Sunday night;
 Peder P. Lund. Dale Bower. Mrs Charles Watkins. Ar. and Mrs. E. Holm. Marry Swanson, Wally Swanson. Mr and Mrs. Nels Stems land. Mr and Mrs. Monroe Hat field Mr. and Mrs. A. Engvall
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
BOOKED ON PRINCESS

Ronald Carlstrom and Tom Lloyd have made reservations n the Princess Louise going south on Sunday night Mr Carlstrom. re- gently discharged after three years in the Army, is fhe son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Carlstrom of Wransell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
BISHOP HERE

Bishop Fitzgerald. Roman Cath ollie Bishop of Alaska. arrived in Wrangell today aboard the Prin- cess Louise from the South. The Bishop is returning to Juneau after attending a conference of Bishops in Washington, D. c.
 Sunday he will administer Con firmation in Petersburg and go on to Juneau from there.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-12-06
FATHER SOUTH

MT Nick Eugdal, father of Ben Engdal of Wrangell is returning to the States Sunday night aboard the Princess Louise after visiting his son and family here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-03-02

Lutheran Reformation-Ash We'd
nesday services will be held at 8
pm, when DR.. o. r. Blackwelder
will speak on Desire Ye the Best Of
Gifts" Children's day service will
be held at Ais pm Friday as part
of the World Day Of Prayer.
Universalist Memorial-Miss Eta
Mai Russell, executive secretary,
Washington Council of Church
Women, will address the adult class
at 10 am. tomorrow.
Church of the Air-Dr. K. Owen
White of Metropolitan Baptist
Church will speak on this program
at 10 am. today on 1.-THE Rock Of
Ages over Station WTOP.
TRANSPORTATION Episcopal - Maj.
Paul D. Wilbur, chaplain, U. s. A.,
will preach at II am.
Chevy Chase Baptist - Special
service at 8 pm. honoring returning
servicemen. Chaplain w. G. Win
sted will speak.
Grace Lutheran-During the len
ten season services will be held at
g pm. Wednesdays. There will be
holy communion next week. The
sermon at pm. tomorrow will be
by the Rev Robert Van Deusen,
director of the Lutheran Service
Center on Dangerous Opportuni-
ties" H. M. Trytten of the National
Council of Research, will lead a
panel before the Mems Brotherhood
at pm. Monday on Atomic Facts
and Possibilities.
Petworth Methodist-Dr. ]. G.
MILAN will begin a series Of SER
mons Ash Wednesday, speaking on
"Our Place in Lent"
Eldbrooke Methodist - Chaplain
Karl Darker, u. S. A., will be the
guest preacher at II am. tomorrow
A series of services will be held
Wednesdays during Lent. Special
services will also be held on Sunday
nights.
Lincoln Congregational-Dr. Rob-
ert w. Brooks will install new off,
GERS of the church tomorrow morn