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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Cancer Work Gets $3,OOO

A grant of $500 has been giver to the Waterbury Cancer Society the medical advisory committee of the Connecticut Cancer Society has announced. The grant is part of the national drive to fight cancer.
 This will permit the establishment of a cancer information center which may be consulted by the pub- llc and by local health and social agencies. It will finance folloW-up work on cases coming to the atten- ton of tumor clinics at St. Mary's ana Waterbury Hospitals and will help pay for the services of a med lcal-social worker to aid cancer pa- tents needing assistance with per- sonal and domestic matters.
 Almost S290 900 was donated in the recent cancer drive in the State, of which $l75,000 will be used for clin- lcal, research and educational pro- Jects in Connecticut. The balance Will be used by the American Cancer Society in combating the disease on a nationwide scale.
 William J. Pape heads the Water bury Cancer Society. Other officers are Mrs. F. M. Barry, field army chairman; John R. Tufel, treasurer. and Dr. Joseph o. Collins, medical advisory chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Chase Outing Attracts 300

Sporting activities and a lunch con featured the outing Saturday of more than 300 members and friends of the Chase Foreman's As sociation at the Chase Country Club.
 Edward J Malvey, president ot the foremen's group, headed the outing committee. He was assisted by William Blair, John Lawlor, James Hynes, Guido Carpentleri, Charles Surnpf, Timothy Sullivan, Claude Sempel, Ira Fetbroth, John Baker, Clarence Nichols. Frank Clacln, John Ciacin, Martin Di- Corpo, Jack Lally and Fred Mo Namara.
 William Brennan headed the rec- reatlon committee Others on the committee were: Robert Greatorex William Conley, Jack Grady, Rocco Pomponio, Cy Walsh, Matthew Touhy, John Ricupero, Felix Panas- cl, Henry Brodeur, Jr, Alton Irwin Jr, William Roach and Charles Denehy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05

Interest on public debt, 5000, 900, 900; statutory debt retirement, $5o2, 100000; tax refunds, $1,585, ,000, ,0o0 Army and Navy, $l1,o00, 0,o0o. 900 veterans, $10,154, ,401, AIS.
 No one, including MT. Knutso and his Republican brethren, ca cut one penny from these items, he said.
 Cannon said that expenses in tn current year are running only $7, GOO, 100000 above the items whic, can not be cut.
 Rep Thomas A. Jenkins, R.-O.l charged, however, that, MT. Tru man says out of one side of hi mouth that he's going to cut ex' penditures and out of the other sid of his mouth he encourages mum erous other large, additional gov ernment expenditures" An exam pie was the British loan, he said.
 Sees Higher Deficit
 Jenkins also forecast that NY Trumans predicted $1,900,oO ,0N deficit for this final year would b4 much higher.
 Rep. August H. Andresen, (R. Minn.), declared that "the Demo cratic Administration continues tx spend more money than it takes in this must come to an end"
 MT. Truman's warning that heav, government spending is an imitation pressure comes with poor grace and at late hour" said Rep. Ches- ter Gross, (R.-Pa.)
 While the President talks econ- omy he refuses to use powers grant, ed him to curtail expenditures as well as curtail the public payroll" Gross said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
rumon Sets Victory Day On Wednesday

Washington, Aug. 5-UP)-Presi- dent Truman today proclaimed this Wednesday as victory day and call- ed upon Americans to observe it in solemn manner.
 The day will be the first anni- versary of Japan's unconditional surrender.
 It will not be legal holiday.
 MT. Truman said the day should be observed "as a day of solemn commemoration of the devotion of the men and women by whose sa- eriflces victory va sachieved."
 He said it should be "a day of prayer and Of high resolve that the cause of justice, freedom, peace and international good will shall be ad- yanced with undininished and un- remitting efforts, inspired by the Yalor of our heroes of the armed services"
 MT, Truman told Americans that, although they were victorious in arms, they must neither relax their determination nor diminish their efforts flor the attainment of the goal-the establishment of a just and enduring peace
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
IA Nurses
 T To oGetCops

The first group of Waterbury Hos pital student nurses to complete training since the U. s. Cadet Nurs- ing Corps closed last September will be capped in candlelight ceremon- leS tomorrow at P. M. in the hos pital auditorium.
 The 14 members of the class which began training in February are: Helen Prokowich, Waterbury: Faye Bryant, Bette Caravati and Virginia Whalen, all of Torrington; Gloria Gianfrede and Ruth Miller, both of West Haven; Evelyn Sches- chinski, Bristol; Jeanne Smith, Naugatuck; Janet Totz, Walling- ford; Elaine Scholvein, Hamden; Jeanne Spagnola, Ansonia; Dolores Martino, Meriden Lucy Strain, Marietta, Ga,, and Elena Raad, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Miss Aida Greer. general superin- tendent of the hospital, will be one of the speakers. Refreshments, served on the hospital lawn, will conclude the ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
OnsetVet Questioned In Staying

Onset, Mass, Aug. 5-UP)- Working on their best lead yet, state police today questioned ar Onset naval veteran in the rape kaying of Miss Ruth McGurk, 25- Tear-old Cambridge chain store manager.
 The man had been questioned steadily for more than 12 hours and investigators revealed he had been one of the first suspects they had considered. However, after he first was questioned, he was released and his movements traced
 This man was at the dance on the Saturday Miss McGurk van- lshed," District Attorney Edmund R. Dewing said.
 Familiar With Area
 He left the dance at the same time that the McGurk girl left. but he danced with a different girl sev- erai times during the evening and left the dance with that girl.a
 DeWing said the man was famil- lar with the boglands where Miss McGurk's Strangled and ravished body was found in a pond Thurs uay-five days after her disappear ance from dance hall.
 He added that the suspect had left town for several days after the dance.
 The mans name was not Prank" though that was what Miss Mo- Gurk called the man who escorted her out for a soft drink during an htermission. She never was seen again. Police believed she was nrlVen eight miles to lonely cram berry bog reservoir and there rav- Nhed and choked and her body thrown into the pond.
 Question Fiance
 Even as authorities pressed their nVeStlgaton at Onset, plain clothes men mingled with mourners at St. Mary'S Church in Cam bridge where funeral services were held for the slain girl this morning
 And at Bikini, naval investigators st the request of state police, ques- Noned Miss McGurk's fiance to See II he could shed light on who | might have been responsible for the | EuIS death. The letters of Arthur Doucette of Haverhill, a cook With Lne atom bomb fleet, also were ex- alnlned for any reference to a man named Prank. ]"
 Though police believed the m,r. der the work of local man, they expanded their search to include sourist homes, overnight cabins, odging houses and hotels.
 Spurring their efforts was the announcement of Gov. Maurice J. | room that he would ask the Execu- s s,ve oounclI on Wednesday to ap- prove a sl,000 reward for informa- non leading to the capture of the Mayer. VI '41e The town of Wareham would ouer a $500 reward under pro- PusaI made by Chairman Alton H "orrall Of the Board of selectmen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Atom Bombino Atonement Note Sent to Japan

Conway, N. H., Aug. 5-uTp, A message, written "in the sniri+ at practical atonement" becansa +ba oa ars1 atom bomb was made in Amer ga, was issued today by the World brotherhood convocation meet;no ~ Ter. e--o "siiip cen
 Marking the first anniversary of me atom bomb on Hiroshima tba ueSsage was transmitted to the neoO ple oi Japan and a copy was te sen+ 70 Gen. Douglas Macarthur witb o Equest of his cooperation in insnr
 ne freedom for its publication and nstrioution within occupied Janan- a-1. Se territory. '"paA-
 Deeper than our guilt or inc ynls of any nation" the messsae @ Mated, lis the guilt of the hnn, n ace as a whole" because of it's con- Mant resort to war with its "inevi+
 tole barbarities."
 The crime of Hiroshima inc message said, Twas based upon inc clalm of military necessity in wha- was held to be a struggle for s,rU vlvai. Now, survival demands the cut1ng of the vicious circle that has always led to war. Unless we do so the world is doomed to become one vast Hiroshima" ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
.C.R.GL. Net
 Income Rises
Special to The Democrat)

New York, Aug. 5-Net income ot the Connecticut Railway & Light ing Company showed an increase of S116,230 during six months ended June 30, as compared with similar period last year, according to re- ports filed here today.
 The company's net income for 12 months ended June 30 was up s135,- 770 over the previous year.
 Net income for the past six months was reported as S635 ,386, compared with $517,156 for the similar period a year ago. For 12 months ending June 30, net income was S882,6 SAP, compared with $746,- 864 for the year previous
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Governor Race SpotIighted
 In N. H. Primary

Concord, N. H., Aug. 5-(UP)- Chief interest in the New Hamp- shire primaries tomorrow centers in Gov. Charles M Dale's fight for Republican renomination. He is op- posed for a second term by U. s. Rep. Sherman Adams of Lincoln.
 Dale boasts that he was reduced the net state debt to it's lowest level in Is years. Adams contends that Dale has neglected veterans, both as regards state jobs and housing.
 A third candidate in the same contest, Elmer E. Bussey of Salem, has not waged an active campaign.
 The gubernatorial battle between Mayor Clyde M. Keefe of Dover and Harry Carlson of Meriden is the only major contest on the Demo- cratic ticket. Mayor Josephat T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
State Members Reuiew 79th Congress
McMohon Finds Much Achieved
By SEN. BRIAN MCMAHON
 Democrat)

The record of the 18th Congress has been one of constructive efforr on both the international ane domestic scene:
 It was presented with the great est challenge of our time-the problem of how best to handle the newest and greatest achievement of man, atomic energy. The challenge has been met with the passage of s. TIT. the McMahon Bill, provid- ing for civilian rather than mili- tary control.
 One Of the important plans of the late Senator Francis Maloney, the measure for reorganiza ton of the Congress, was enacted into law by this Congress, with the result that the 80th Congress, which will con- vene next January, will be better equipped to do its work.
 On the international front the 79th Congress followed out the great program of the late Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 American participation in the United Nations has been voted. Continuation of the reciprocal agreements program was approved.
 American participation in the Breton Woods plan, designed to help effective stabilization of world trade, was given the approval of Congress.
 We have gone a long way toward creating conditions favorable for world peace.
 Important domestic legislation also has been approved, despite many disappointments that more constructive legislation did not re- ceive congressional authorization. The Full Employment Bill, the Pat man emergency housing measure to Rid vetehras, and price control legislation have all been voted.
 It is record of achievement | which the 18th Congress takes back home with it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05

at Schulte's soda fountain down stairs point to the end of the boon In Government; I mean you seldom have to blow down somebody's necl these days to get stool al Schulte's.
 Not in weeks have I stood in line to get a shoe shine A couple o1 nights ago the Othmans blew themselves to dinner at the Occi- dental, a popular eatery, and were escorted immediately to table The service was good, too, though the watermelon could have been a little colder.
 Only Movies Draw Lines
 The cab drivers who wouldn't turn a wheel six months ago unless they had five passengers going in the same direction now scrape lenders in competition for single fares. Only the good movies draw lines at the box office in August, l946; more houses are for sale Cat prices still horribly inflated) than ever before, and a clothing sales man phoned me the other day won- dering if wouldn't like. to buy an overcoat.
 He said he had more coats than customers. So much for straWs.
 Only way President Truman can achieve any considerable economy in government is to fire an army of Federal workers The firings al- ready have begun in a tentative way; they soon will reach their crescendo. Among those to go eventually are the 16,O00 Federal stenographers here who couldn't even pass the Civil Service Con- standard typing test.
 Hint Taken
 The purchasing agents of the foreign governments, who were cordially invited by the State De- partment to go home, are begin ming to take the hint and vacate some of the Capitals biggest apart ment houses. Our own government is hauling it's file cabinets from still other apartments. Last week it decided it needed no longer the Capitol garage, largest in town.
 No matter how badly the con- tractors think the CT housing pro- gram is being bungled. new houses are going up all over Washington, even as demand for them goes down. All this looks good to we natives. Washington used to be pleasant place to live, I'm begin hing to think it will be soon again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Talbot Sees Job For 8Oth
BY REP. JOSEPH E. TALBOT
 Republican,

l
 The 18th Congress was elected
 as win the war Congress" Witf
 the quick successes of VIE Day anc
 V-J Day in 1945. the 18th Congress
 became a win the peace Con-
 gress." It has gone a long way
 but not all the way toward this objective.
 In September, 1945, regimenteo
 nation was faced with the task of
 unharnessing its war gear and re- converting as quickly as possible
 to a way of life in which peace time production could be establish ed and accelerated to the point where supply might meet demand n the shortest possible time The 18th Congress was also faced with the problem of representing the views Of the people of the United States in the establishment of a world organization designed to ar bitrate world differences on the basis of right rather than might and to safeguard the world from the chaos which would be inevita- ble through senseless or prejudiced handling of atomic knowledge.
 ReconVersion has been delayed not by Congress, but in spite of Congress. The Congress has shown repeatedly that it recognizes the natural relationship of wages and prices and it took cognizance of the havoc caused by the disassociation of these two.
 During the war it was necessary that we operate as a highly cen government with swollen Federal payrolls and unprecedented Federal powers. One of the pri- mary tasks of the 8Oth Congress should be the return of America to the Americans and the dissolution of regimented bureaucracy in favor of our traditional republican
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Trun1an Report Disputed
 Solons Seek Accounting or Left-ouer War Funds

Washington, Aug. 5-UP)-Th, House Appropriations Committee i! checking records to find out how much the Administration spent last year out of more than $64,O00,O0 900 in leftover war funds, it was learned today.
 Rep. Ben Jensen, R.-Ia), com mittee member, said the Adminis- tration spent money from the war balances, "and we're going to find out how much.'
 That money should be put back in the Treasury" he said. we took back $64,O00,o0O last year, but there still was left in unexpended balances more than we reclaimed"
 Despite Budget Report
 Jensen and other Republicans hotly disputed President Truman's s weekend report that he would not balance the budget this year. The Republicans charged that the Ad- ministration could put government finances in the black simply by cut ting Federal operationg expenses.
 MT. Truman, in revised budget estimates, said the Federal Govern ment would suffer a $500 900 900 deficit during the fiscal year ending next June 30. This, however, was far less than the s4,500, ,O0O,o deficit he anticipated when he made his original budget estimates in January.
 MT. Truman raised his estimates for both Government receipts and expenditures for the current fiscal year. In January, he estimated ex- penses for the fiscal year would be S36,0000 100000, but now he thinks they will be about l,5O0, ,0O0 00O In January, he said the years re- ceipts probably would be S31,50o,- 0O,o00, but now thinks they will be $39, ,600, ,000, ,o00.
 The President, in seeking a sub stantial budget surplus" for the next fiscal yoar, repeated his stand | against further tax reductions until the threat of imitation has passed.
 Backed by George
 This drew a quick endorsement from Chairman Walter F. George, (D.-Ga), of the Senate Finance Committee, which handles tax leg station in the Senate George said an immediate reduction in individ- lal or corporate taxes was impos- sible because of Government ex- oenditures which he described as entirely too high"
 Rep. Harold Knutson, Minn., Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee re- oeated his prediction that Repubh- ,ans would win control of Congress lext year and would cut income axes 20 percent, and Government 50 percent.
 Chairman Clarence Cannon, (D.- do), of the House Appropriations attacked Knutsons tatement as "unadulterated bum ombe
 This is no time to be misleading he people or to be building up alse hopes, Cannon said. You , an not do the impossible"
 Many Untouchable
 Cannon said that no matter neither Democrats or Republicans ontrol the House next year, they I ill face s28,331, ,4ol ,415 in "un- { items" z These items at their irreducible i minimum, Cannon said, would be (
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
KoPpeImon HoiIs Progress
BY REP. HERMAN P. KOPPLEMAN
(DenOcrat)


 It was to be expected that there would be a change in policy direc. ton in view of the change in ad- ministration; and hence, speaking as a member of the progressive wing of the Democratic party, while am disappointed that We ad. 1ourned without taking final actior on important legislation such as the Wagner-Enender-Taft housing bill and the minimum wage legislation on the whole, considering that the Congress has been following a more or less middle-of- -the-road program l think a good job has been done.
 Notably, I think signal victory was scored for the people in the atomic energy legislation, in the reorganization of Congress, the adoption of the British loan. and measures implementing our partici- patton in the United Nations.
 Good intent was scored in the adoption of the veterans housing bill, the draft extension, and full enjoyment, as well as the liberaliz- ing provisions to the CT Bill of Rights.
 The veterans housing program, however, is being crippled by failure of the adoption of the general hous- ing bill.
 l regret very much the failure to act on Fair Employment Practices Committee and the defeat of the cancer research bill, as well as the failure to act on the compulsory health insurance bill.
 Personally, I feel that the people were defeated on the issue of price control, despite the passage of the measure. hope that the elections this Fall will give the Congress a clear-cut mandate as to the direction to pur- sue in future legislative action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Lithuanian Women Meet
 Tonight, 8:15

Mrs. Stanley SenkuS will be 1T
 charge of all the famine relic. packages which will be prepared al the meeting of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary tonight at 8:15 at the home of MT and Mrs. Stanley Senkus of Ed ward Street. These packages will be prepared eacn month and sent to displaced Lithuanian families in Europe.
 Mrs. Anthony Orantas, president of the Auxiliary, will preside and Mrs. Anthony Kishonis will give a report on the lawn card party, held at her home, July '.
 Following the business meeting, Mrs. Senkus will be a hostess at social.
 Card Party
 The Sacred Heart League of the Apostleship of Prayer of St. Jo- seph's Church mace tentative plans for benefit card party in Septem- Der at the home of Mrs. Ann ze- maitis of Alder Street recently.
 Mrs. zemaitis, Mrs. Mary Sham paris, Mrs. Ursula Zilinskas, Mrs. Stephania DumSa and Mrs. Anna Glrd1auSkas will be in charge of arrangements.
 A special meeting of the League will be held August 25 at St. Jo- seph's Auditorium. Final plans for the card party will be made.
 More than 30 girls of the Children of Mary Sodality of St. Joseph's Church received Communion in a body at the o'clock Mass yester- Jay morning.
 There will be no meetings until the first Monday in September. Miss Beatrice Dumsa, president. an- bounced the clubrooms will be op- ,ned tonight at for all members
 More than 40 members of the 't. Anne's Society of Our Lady of At. Carmel Church left yesterday n chartered buses for the society's nnual outing and picnic at Pleas | Ire Beach, Bridgeport.
 Mrs Anthony Orantas is pa- tent at the St. Mary's Hospital, | Miss Mary Yanlkunas of Walnut 'treet has returned home after pending several days in Pennsyl- ania.
 Miss Shirley Matiposaitis, daugh- CT ot MT. and Mrs. Joseph Mati- oslatis of Washington Avenue. has i eturned home after spending a lonth at Camp Immaculate. Put am.
 Mrs. Anastasia Shimkus, Chicago. l., Is visiting MT and Mrs. Gaber- Il Wiggins of Thomaston Road. MT. and Mrs. Walter Stulginskas. lth their daughters, Anna, He'd lga, Sophie and their son, EG- und, of Bank Street, were guests Lithuanian radio program in oston yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Hart Wants
 Belt Cinched Up'
By SENATOR THOMAS s. HART
(Republican)

(Republican)
 The nation was at war during the first few months of the 79th Con- gresS, which whole e-heartedly SUD- ported the war measures. After the war ended, Congress returned from 2 brief recess and received the Pres ldent's message of early September. Most of that message recommended various measures which have be- come commonly known as New Deal theology.
 Much controversy resulted during 2 period when getting back into oeacetime status AND securing the peace should have been the object- i've of the national leadership.
 The nation should have been led to keeping the belt cinched up, for the better maintenance of our power and strength, in all respects, and thus better insuring the winning of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Substitutions Urged
 To Save Wheat. Eats

Mrs, Merton B. Allan, chairman or the Waterbury Famine Elmer gehcy Committee, has appealed to Waterburians to continue conser- yatlon of bread, wheat products and ia.. M improvement in bread supplies mas not lessened the great need for using every possible method to save wheat. W 'o'e
 Among specific conservation meas ures suggested by Mrs. Allan are the use of open instead of closed substitution of potato salad for an extra sandwich in the lunch box serving of fruits and puoolngs instead of pies and pastry
 ana potatoes to replace toast with breakfast eggs. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05
Howard E. King Enters NeUineton

Discharged from the service in May l945, Howard E. King. Wyman Street, is now patient at NeWing- ion Veterans Hospital where he un- derwent an operation on his left leg. He was seriously wounded while serving in France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05

SON BORN TO CRASH VICTIM
 A son was born at the Hardness Pavilion, New York City, last week to Mrs. David M McVeigh, widow Of David McVeigh, who was killed ln the American Airlanes plane crash in Cheshire Feb. Is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05

The great Meteor Crater, near WlnsloW, Ariz., would accommodate a football stadium seating approxi- mately 2,600,0oO persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05

Benoit of Manchester and Patrick J. Hinchey of Berlin, former State American Legion commander, are unopposed for the Democratic nom- nations for U. s. representative in the first and second districts, re- Spectively.
 About 5000 ballots, 75,0OO of them Republican, are expected to be cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-05

A new air transport company has Just been organized in the Philip pines