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Laurel outlook., 1946-04-24

ton. He succeeds the late W. j.
Flanagan.
De Witt has been with the North
ern Pacific since 1912 and was en-
in the engineering and oper-
departments before becoming
assistant superintendent of safety
in June 1914.
Laurel outlook., 1946-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel Frank are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
21 Local Men
 Discharged

Arthur J. Legge, coxswain, 34 Hungerford Avenue.
 Joseph M. Santogotta motor ma chinist's mate, 3/c, 14 Bronson Street
 Eugene F. Barrett, electricians mate, 3lc, 229 Ledgeside Avenue.
 Edward K. Bergin, seaman, 1/c, 1472 Baldwin Street.
 Vincent J. Anzardi, seaman, 1Jc, 05 Charles Street.
 Edward J. Cousey electricians s mate, 3/c, 10 Rye Street.
 Philip R. Beliveau, quartermaS- ter, 3/c, 36 Center Street.
 John K. Garren, nlachinist's mate 3/c, 264 Monroe Avenue.
 Vincent M. Pace, aviation ord nance mate, Sc, 62 Nelson Avenue.
 Anthony Tata, coxswain, 392 Hill Street.
 Joseph Binette, ships cook, 3/c, T Railrod Hill Street.
 Sherman B. Shiller, pharmaeist's s mate, 2/c, 166 Fulton Park Aveune.
 Waterbury area diSchargees were
 William I. Atwood, pharmacists mate 3/c, 45 Scott Avenue, Water town.
 Andrew Klimosl1i, seaman l/c. 3a FairvieW Avenue, TerryVille.
 Franklyn F. Fredsal, rnachinist's mate 3/c, RED, 2, Torrington.
 George D. Patben, seaman 1/c, 320 Scott Street.
 John R. Fox, carpenters mate 3/c, 3 3Pleasant Avenue, Naugatuck.
 Alfred s. Lalne, seaman 1/c, 06 South Main Street, Naugatuck. : Frank J. Rogers, fireman 1/c, A Spring Street, Naugatuck.
 Lawrence A. Geiger. coxswain, 30 River Street, Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
WorVeterons
 Aiding Scouts

Six veterans of World War II who
 were members of the staff of Boy Scout Camp Mattata1ck before the
 war, have been assigned to the staff for this season. Edward W. Butler, field executive, will be in charge as resident camp director. Robert Shepherd of Naugatuck will be the camp steward.
 Members of the staff are Arol Charboneau, field executive and former infantry captain in the European campaign; Norman Baril, former Seabee who served in the South Pacific; Ray Bailey who served in the submarine tender service in Australia; naval veteran of the Aleutians, Marty Brown; Gene Johns, naval veteran of the Philippines where he served aboard a PIT boat; and Hatch" Hatha- way of Naugatuck, who served with the Coast Guard in the Atlantic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
Loymen Sponsor Stote Conference

St. Johns Episcopal Church was represented by two delegates at the Episcopal diocesan aymen's confer ence held Saturday and yesterday at Trinity College, Hartford. The local delegates were Edgar Farnlof, 1, of Cooke Street, and George Fergu- son, of ElmWood Avenue.
 The conference, first of its kind held in this state, was attended by 8l delegates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
Peace
 Delegation 
100 Attack Group
 At Nonkins Depot; Robbed and Beoten
PACE FOUR

NanEing, June 24. CUP)-Mem- bers of a peace delegation from Shanghai, including two of the na- tion'S most prominent educators, were beaten and robbed by ap- proximately 100 persons today.
 Thousands of other persons gath cred outside the Nanking railroad station to shout hit them, beat them up," while the attack took place. The group was robbed while waiting huddled in the station.
 The group of non-partisan peace makers had left Shanghai with the cheers of about 5000 demonstra- tors wishing them good luck.
 PetitiOned for Peace
 Members of the delegation said they had come to petition Gen. George c. Marshall, GenerallissimO Chiang Kai-shek and Gen. Chou En-lai to halt the civil war in China.
 They said the attack obviously was organized by the reactionary co clique who interpret anyone protesting against the civil war or of liberal inclination as being Communist"
 Among those who were beaten up were H. L. Ma, 69-year-old former acting minister of education who is now a professor at Picking Uni verSity; D. s. Pao, chairman of the Leil-Shih chemical workers; Miss K. K. Lei, professor of sociology at Socchow University, and Paul Yen, manager of the TahSin Company.
 Police arrived four hours after the attack and arrested live by islanders.
 .' Outlook Good
 The attack came as well informed sources were predicting excellent chances for reaching 8 final agree ment in the civil war before the expiration of the June 90 deadline.
 It was reliably reported today that an agreement for restoration of communications had been set tied and will be signed soon. Con- ferees now are working on two other problems cessation Of hostll- ities and reorganization of the armies.
 It was also learned that the Communists no longer insist on settlement of political and military problems.
 Reports from Shanghai said that city continued to be plastered with openly anti-American slogans to- day.
 Cooke Goes to Hawaii
 The signs said "U. S. Army go back to your home sweet home; and Down with U. s. dollar dip lonacy."
 Believing loudspeakers and leaf lets demanded absolute" hands off | policy of the U. s. and the imme- diate withdrawal of the U. s. Navy | and troops.
 Admiral Charles M. Cooke, com- naander of the b. S. 7th Fleet in China, left today for Pearl Harbor for a ten-day meeting with Admiral John N. Towers. commander h chief of the Pacific forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
.BAD PoTATOEs, MIsNOMER

Denver (U.P)-The bad potato has been rescued from disgrace.
 A million bushels of Colorado potatoes unfit for table consump- tion are marked for vital use in the production of alcohol in the next 12 months to weather the short age of grain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24

ceived ample food and the Bibles they requested while imprisoned. A woman stood guard over them.
 Their captors handed each a pound note (44) when releasing them for wear and tear and t1- convenience Caused"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
PFC. EQUEzIANo GIACONB1NI

Pfc. Equiziano Giaconbini, 146 Bridge Street, was discharged from the Army yesterday at the sepafa- tion center, Fort Dix, N. J. Sgt. Eleanore M. Jackson, PlantSville, Southington, was discharged from the WAC. at Fort Dix yesterday. Others discharged from the Army were Pvt. Joseph A. Duszak, Thom- aston, and T/5 John D. Summa, 37l High Street Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
F. O. ALEX BRUNO

Flight Officer Alex Bruno, son of Mir and Mrs. Anthony Bruno, 1909 East Main Street, has returned to this country and is now on leave here. He served as transport navigator in the Army Air Forces in Japan since last August, logging 800 hours in the Pacific Theater. A former Wilby High School student, he was appointed flight officer at Hondo Field, Texas, in November, 1Qdd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
s/sGT. JOHN J. cAPRIsTO

S7Sgt. John J. CapriStO, son of Mrs. Philomena Capristo, 1O7 Syl-- van Avenue, was discharged from the Army at the Fort Dix, N. J., separation center this week. He re- gently returned to this country af- ter 18 months in Europe. Sgt. Ca- pristo entered the service in February 1944, He is married to the former Pearl Petrucelli, 90 Ridge Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
TRAINEEs ASSIGNED

TRAINEES ASSIGNED
 Stationed at the State College Pa, as naval R. O. T. c. traanees, Edward J. Spillane, 190 East Main Street, and Theodore F. Frankoski, 19 Steuben Street. have been as- signed to Lido Beach, L. T., accord ing to an announcement at the col- lege yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
HARRIGAN IN TRAINING

Pvt. Robert Harrigan is now train ing at Amarillo Army Air Field, Texas. A former student at Crosby High Scool, is te son of Mir and Mrs John J. Harrigan, 69 Walnut Street. Private Harrigan entered the service the IVY service last October.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
SMITH RELEASED

After serving 37 months in the Navy, Ems. Robert G. Smith, son of MT. and Mrs. Seymour R. Smith, Litchfield Road, Watertown, has been released from active duty. He participated in the Philippines cain- paign. Ensign Smith plans to resume his studies at Brown University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
ARRIVE HOME

Three Waterburians were includ- ed on the passenger list of the Webster Victory which arrived yes- terday from LeE1avre. They are It. Adolphe English, Jr.. Cpl. Bernard Mashalka and Anthony J. Cont. Others from this area aboard the ship were Sgt. Charles Fl. Gilyard. Watertown, and T/5 Howard E. BuSher, Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
sAUER DISCHARGED

Veteran of 16 months duty in the Pacific aboard an LIST, John H. Sauer, motor macllinist's mate 3c, l6A0 East Main Street. has been discharged from the Navy. A graduate of LeavenWorth High School, he was employed at the ScoviM Manufacturing Connpany prior to entering the service two years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
ARMY DISCHARGEES

Five WaterburianS were dis charged from the Army Saturday at the separation center, Fort Dix, N. J. They were:
 Pfc Nicholas A. Giordano 115 Rose Street.
 Pfc. Michael J. Guerrero, g Lyn- dale Avenue.
 Cpl. Philip L. Martino, 638 Con- grass Avenue.
 Pfc. Raymond J. McDermott, B Norton Street.
 Sgt. Nelson F. Thomas, 77 Fair view Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
SOLDIERS ARRIVING

Sgt. Henry c. Szustecki and Pfc. Joseph T. Nord were included on the passenger list of the Westmin- ster Victory which arrived in New York Saturday. Also listed aboard the ship was It. Arnold E. Preston, ThomaSton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
Lr-COL. RICHARDSON BRONSON

Recently returning to this coun- try after serving 13 months in Ger many with the Civil Affairs Divis- ion, United States Group Control Council, Lt.-Col. Richardson Bron- son was released from active duty with the Army yesterday at the separation center, Fort Dix, N. J.
 The son of MT. and Mrs Nath- aniel R. Bronson 59 Pine Street, he is also 8 veteran Of World War I. Upon entering the Army four years ago, he served as an Army trans port commander. His last overseas station was at Frankfurt, Germany. Colonel Bronson is a member of the law firm of Bronson, Lewis, Bron- son and Upson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
NeuOs ofMe1 tn the Service
FAMILY REUNION

The three sons of John Lanese, l26 Easton Avenune, a patient at St. Mary'S Hospital, were reunited last week for the first time in 19 years. They are Arthur, chief war rant officer in the Army, who en- listed l9 years ago, and Peter and Baldo, both recently discharged from the Navy. Peter resides at Portland, Me. and Baldo at Troy, N. Y. Arthur is stationed at Lowry Field, Colo. Their father is employed by the United International Commer- cial Company
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24

IOnOsphere Hes just above the StratOSphere One scientist has hinted that h . nation can crack the IOnOsphere (abOve any other na- tiOn) the latter's population can be plotted out In a split second {. If you don't believe this, then quiz the War and Navy Departments . Most worried man is s. BiIl- ingsley. His reaction was: "Do you think these damn bombs will affect the StOrk Club?'"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24

Look out for James Sauter of Radio Row. He catches you off guard with this: By July 1st," he begins. 'the new Sec'y of the U. s. Treasury will issue an order stop ping the printing Of all $1 bills"
 After your eyebrows come back and you say: ''Why?"
 He says: What good are they?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-24
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Evening star., 1946-02-24

has always been nation of dog lovers and peace
time 1916 looks if it's going be record year the
puppy market Breeders say that all the Smiths and Jonese
who have put off buying dog because of the and its food
shortages will descend wholesale kennels throughout
the nation.
There nearly $50 recognized breeds to tempt dog
shoppers Most people will go for the old standbys Here's
the list of favortes reckoned by total registrations the
American Kennel Club
!. Cocker spanies
T. Beagles Qlunting dogs, not common in cites)
J. Boston terriers
T. Pekngese (ladies onlyD
s. Collies
s. We-haired fox terriers
But there dozens of upand-coming breeds that will
tempt pethoppers, too For novelty hunters there the
baseni strange dog that can't bark the Afghan hound
which looks like handsome long haired monkey and
favore household pet when the Egyptian pyramids
being built.
In middle ground though there lot of downtoearth
breeds that have forged ahead popularity during
years few pictured this page They drawn from
life by the famous animal potratist Gladys Emerson Cook
and included in her recent book, American Champions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05
Loop Stroller
 Aids in Rescue [Of Hotel Guests
Ae TOLD no UNTTED PRESS

Chicago, June 5--(UP)--I was down in the Loop just walking around. It was nice summery night. There was music coming from a bar across the street.
 Then I heard the sirens and the crowd started running toward the La Sale Hotel. I ran along with them.
 Flames were shooting out the second story windows and smoke poured in great clouds from the up- per floors.
 Firemen were rushing into the ho- tel and I went along with them. I saw IS or lS people lying in the hallways--and they all looked like they were dead. I helped carry out three bodies myself,
 l helped the firemen break down 25 or 90 doors. In one room there was a man asleep, We woke him up and the firemen helped him out,
 was on the fourth floor when ! saw the worst. 4 fireman or some body flashed his flashlight outside into a well that went down to the third floor roof,
 There on the rOof-at the bottom of the well--were five or six bodies, Some of them hadn't any clothes on. Their arms and legs were twisted, It looked like their backs had been broken.
 Those poor devils got scared. guess. and thought they could save their lives by jumping,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05
Vacation Pay Meeting Held

The Rowhottom Machine Com pany unit of Local 2Sl. 0, l. O, Mine, NH & GmelteF Workers. Is expected to approve Q vacation pay plan proposed by the company at a conference yesterday afternoon.
 Empl0yes with service of from one to five years will receive 2 per cent 0f their gross earnings for the year, Those with service Of five years or more will get { percent of gross earnings, Veterans returning to their jobs are guaranteed c min. mum Of 60 hours vacation pay,
 International Representative Q. vide daFeeau said virtually all mem- beFs Of the bargaining unlt worked . 90-h0uF week during the year and that vacation pay for most employees will be considerably above straight wages for % and 60 hours,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05

tcontinued from Page D dows as firemen erected their taIl- est ladders and poured streams Of Wpter into the building.
 Hotel guests leaned from windows. screaming for help. One man, fully clothed and with llis suitcase packed, tried to climb out on a ledge from the third-fl00r window Of his room.
 The flames spread like a Hash through the crowded cocktail lounge. even igniting bills in the hand of waitFesses and customers. However, t was believed all Of the customers got out safely.
 Frightened guests wandered through the streets and mingled with the crowd of bystanders. Later they were taken to emergency ae- eommodations in other hotels,
 An emergency first ald station and morgue was set up ip the City Hall nearby.
 Lobby Rprne6 Owt
 The fire burned out the lobby, aHAAaEE AfttH BVkA kNfUkE AFlh iiameS extended upward several floors, Sparks were seen sh0weTlng from the roof and t vas believe ed daInes had travelled upward through an elevator shaft.
 Many of the victims died Of asphyKlati0D as dense smoke poured through hall and into rooms. Fire Commissioner c0FTtgan said those who died iD leaps from windows would have been all right if they had stayed in their rooms"
 c0rriRan estimated the damage at si00000 and said t was the worst hotel fire ln the eliy's hiss tory" FIgty Ire engines answered | 5-ll alarm, and their sirens could be heard galling throughout the entire downtown district, One hreman. Battalion Chlef gu. gene Freeman, died 0f asphyKiatl0D,
 HysieFieal women and men clad iD pajaINas fed lO other hotels and stood aimjessly in Hobbies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05
Mole Choruses To Sing in Sharon

The Mendelssohn Male Chorus of Waterbury will give their final spring concert Saturday night at the Congregational Church, sharon. The concert is sponsored by groups seeking to organize an association of male voices for northwestern Connecticut.
 All members of the chorus talk ing part in Saturday nights con- cert were asked last night by the director, c. Loring Burwell, to be at the First Congregational Church by 3:45 Saturday. Arrival in Lakeville at the M. E. Church is scheduled for 5:30, where the local group will be guests of the women'S groups of that church Singers unable to leave Waterbury at the time scheduled are asked to be in Sharon at 7:I5 P. Nj.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05
OBITUARY

DOWNRY = Mrs, Elizabeth lWalahl D0wney, widow 0G c0F- nellns p0wney, died suddenly today ct her home, all Baldwin Street She was native of Ireland, the daughter of the late Michael and WinlfFed tFltxgeraldl Walsh. She resided here for a years, the great. eF part 0g that time ln the Wash- lngt0n Hill section, She was . c0inmunlcant Of at. Francis Xavier Church and . member 0t the La. dIea' Guild of that parish,
 She Is survived by two sons, Ter renee '. and Mortimer F,; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph CFeAven, all of Waterbury; four grandchildren; tw0 sisters. Mrs, Catherine MoFtl- mer 0f Ireland and Mrs, Michael Ghiel 0f Waterbury; three brothers Flnton Walsh of Canada, Michael Walsh Of Waterbury, and John Walsh 0f Ireland.
 The funeral will ba held Friday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05
Guest Sleeps
 Through Fire

Chicago. June lUPD--One guest slept through the disastrous fire at the LaSalle Hotel.
 Three policemen were searching the 18th floor for bodies. They found six lying in the hall outside Room i2t6. the door to which was locked.
 The policemen burst into the room and found the occupant. middle- eged unidentified man, sound asleep aIld snoring peacefully.
 Whats the matter, whats going onf" be asked sleeplly.
 There's a fire in the building . said Patr0lman Henry MIlea.
 "do on, get out of here" said the man. T haven't got any woman in here wlth me"
 We're not kidding" said the PRtF0llmap. There's been a bad fire and lots Of people killed.
 I'm tired" said the man, and turned over to go to sleep again
 The patFolHen lifted him from the bed. He put hls OVeTc0at On over his paiamas and hurried d0wnstalFi to the street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05

money to spend to combat them. If could set up the organization the way know it should be established, with more money and top-field rep- resentatives everywhere, I know that the black-markets could be destroyed"
 We facetiously asked him what Congress was going to do with his program before the summer recess. He laughed and said. II think they will treat us all right. They ride me and jostle me around up there but they have been very fair"
 Conceived With Farmers
 Somehow we got onto the subject of farmers. the farmers of the Mid- west and the corn and wheat and grain belts-and then of course the Connecticut farmers. If we want to play the role of a political Sleuth and resort to inductive reasoning, we might say that Chester Bowles was courting the gubernatorial votes of the Connecticut farmers when he said; Tine farmers back home must be helped. Theirs is a specific problem, with their high costs of feed and such. hope that some program can be devised for them to ease their situation once and for all" But you can't taint the mans sincerity with cheap politi- cal speculation.
 Talking with him you wonder if perhaps his actual stature has not become confused and distorted in the welter of controversy aroused by his programs. You can't escape the fact he has shown tremendous courage in holding fast to his prin- ciples. You can't turn your back on the ardent support given him by such balanced personalities as Ber- nard Baruch, who himself fought the battle against inflation of World War I.
 That Nostalgia Again
 We talked much of Connecticut. A great deal Of our conversation was off-the-record. But even the more revealing, not-for- publication aspects failed to clear the enigmatic  atmosphere surrounding the man. Plainly he is hOmesick for Connec- ticut. It accentuates his conversa- tion. The two birds of his desire continuance as a state functionary and the return to his home in Essex could probably be neatly captured for him if he won the governorship of Connecticut.
 We shook hands as we prepared to leave and thanked him for his time and courtesy. He was affable and friendly and thanked us for calling on him. adding with laugh. Go easy on me-"
 A swimmer in deep waters. 1t is difiicult to say. at this writing. how Chester Bowles will fare in the shoals and among the reefs of Con- necticut's turbulant political wa- ters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05
|LoSoIle FctcIity
 Toll Romks Hieh
NY UnllRA PFAssl

Loss Of life in Chlcag0's Laaalle hotel fire was one Of the highest single tolls ln recent years but did not approach the major fire tragedies Of the United States,
 Chieag0's Ir0all0ls TheateT fire on Dec. 90, 1908, when 602 persons met death. Is the nations greatest eatas- tF0phe from fire,
 Approximately 800 died ln the ean Francisco earthquake and fire 0f 1906 end 40i persons were killed ln the Hash" fire that swept the C0e0anut Grove night club, Boston, on Nov. 29, lDt2,
 4 blazing canvas Of the "blg top" Of RlDgllng Brothers and navnum and Bailey Circus at Hartford, Conn. July (. loS4, took the lives 0f l6e persons,
 Other major fires and their toll include:
 Ohio State Penltentiary Are. co- lumbus. April 2l, i030--320,
 New London, Tex,. School explo- sion and Are, March iA. i03T--204,
 CTlle Clinic Hospital AFe, Cleve- land, May is. ie2D-l2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05
AIR PARCEL POST COSTS

In reporting on survey made to airline and postal officials, in- spector c. E. Miller Of the Post Of- flee pointed out the cost of moving a 70-pound parcel via air mail in the first two zones would cost s2.33. The rates rise until in the eighth zone, which Is beyond the 2OOO mile limit, the cost would be S37.37
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-05

morning at s:3O from the Bcrgh Funeral Home, 20 East Man Street, to St. Francis XavtG Church for a solemn high funera Mass at g. Burial will be In Cal vary cemetery. Friends may cal at the funeral home tonight and tomorrow afternoon and night.