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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17

Confronted with an about two
front war early in 1915, the rail-
roads were forced to shift the
heavy eastward burden to west
bound movement after Germany
fell May 8 and then again reverse
the flow after Japan quit Aug. II.
There ensued, especially since
Oct. l, the greatest concentrated
handling Of passengers on record,
due to the tremendously acceler-
ated return Of military personnel
from the Pacific, as well as Eu-
rope. A log-jam of nearly 100000
troops, hoping against hope to get
home by Christmas, developed on
the Pacific coast in December, de-
spite eastward rail movement of
$4,000 day on as many as 30
troop trains plus 10000 more on
regular trains. However, Col. J.
Monroe Johnston, director of de-
tense transportation, predicted
this bottleneck would be Of short
duration.
So great was the eastward
movement Of p sseng e rs and
freight that one western railroad
early in December counted one
train passing a given point every
IL minutes for "a hours.
Impossible Done
Col. johnson in June said that
on paper the rain Dads task for
the rest of the year was ''impos-
sible." Yet somehow it was done.
Hugh W. Siddan, chairman Of
the western military bureau, said
100000 Army and Navy person
mel, returned to the United States
from We day to year-end, were
transported by rail, most Of them
making at least three trips.
The total for December alone
was about 1880, 900, far more than
anticipated because ships arrived
faster than expected.
The Record
Chairman c. E. Johnston OF the
Western Association of Railway
Executives said that nationally the
railroads moved about CTS billion
revenue freight-ton miles and 80
billion passenger-miles in 1945,
somewhat less than in 1914. From
Pearl Harbor to this Autumn the
railroads handled about "A, 1000, 600
armed service passengers In As
months.
No Let-Up Predicted
The magazine Railway Age pre-
dicted no let-up before next June
/. on the expectation troop move
ments will continue at about
i 100000 a month until then.
Thus the situation for civilian
tougher in 1915 than
ever before, promises to get little
better for at least another half
year. :,
More than 80 per cent Of all
eastbound passenger traffic from
the West coast in December was
military. Nationally nearly Is per
cent of all sleeping car space,
some 172,O0O rolling beds, was al
located to the military.
The Problems
The problem included move
ment of families to visit service
men, internal troop movements
repatriation of war prisoners,
mass exodus from war plant
areas, necessary reconverslon
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
business travel and people taking
long-deferred vacations.
Pleas Of No Avail

business UdVe1 ana people taxing
long-deferred vacations.
Pleas Of No Avail
The railroads began 1915 with
three months of misunderstanding
winter S tornas in the east.
Throughout the year all authori-
ties, including President Truman,
pleaded with civilians to vacation
at home.' but the only thing that
stopped n e nj from travelling
seemed to be physical inability to
get aboard trains.
High school athletes worked on
section gangs to help relieve man.
power shortages. Some man in
Chicago's Alimony Row were re-
leased from Jail to take railroad
jobs. Soldiers were furloughed for
the purpose.
Restrictions Imposed
Restrictions were placed on con-
ventions, fairs, trade shows, group
and resort travel, Transporting
race horses, while civilian Sleep
ing car trips were limited to
minimum of $50 miles and reser-
vations could be made only five
days in advance.
A 1915 highlight was approval
by the Philadelphia Federal court
Of the sale of the pullman sleeping
car operating facilities to a com
bine of AZ railroads. The parent
concern, Pullman, Inc, elected to
stay in the car manufacturing
business under a court order to
step out of either operating or
manufa curing as a result of anti
trust litigation.
1916 Outlook
Meantime, the railroads have
ordered 1000 new passenger cars
costing $100,0O0,0OO and are pre-
pared to spend perhaps l IL bill
lion dollars a year for several
postwar years on equipment with
all manner of innovations in COM
fort and luxury. on motive power
and roadbeds.
They have big plans for station
modernization, faster schedules,
lower fares, better meals, more
courtesy a m ng employees but
first, as their current slogans say,
eve must finish our war job"
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
Dispatcher's Headache
Nations Railroads Cope
With Tight Traffic Jams
Domestic Airlines Post New Records Daily
AS Plane-Makers Seek New Fields After
Cutbacks At End Of War
By HERBERT D. WITHOUT

CHlCAGO-QF9-The dispatcher's nightmare Of 1916
when the nations railroads carried an impossible load
through victory and the shift from war to peace apparently
won't be eased until at least June /, 1916.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
FBI Pursues Atomic Fixes Trio of Veterons
 Await Heorino

Baltimore, Oct. 12- (UP) The Federal Bureau of Investigation pursued nationwide hunt today for photographs of atomic secrets.
 The hunt followed the arrest of three former servicemen who al- legedly tried to sell such photo graphs to a Baltimore newspaper.
 The three-George w. Conner and Miles F. Daubenheyer, both of Bel Air, Md, and James B. Rike, of Chattanooga, Tenn, a former Army captain-were free on bail totalling $3,OO0 pending a U. s. commission CTS hearing on Oct. 23.
 They were charged with trying to sell the photographs - taken from Tinian Island, the Army's wartime atomic bomb air base-to the Balti- more News-Post. They set a price of $7,000. The newspaper's-represen- tatlveS turned them in to the FBI.
 The arrest set in motion a hot search for any similar photographs which might be in circulation and within 48 hours, copies were picked up in California, North Carolina and Texas.
 In it's original announcement of the arrests, the F'BI in Washington said the photographs were of the atomic bomb itself, and there were some uneasy hours for Army guard ians of the top flight secret.
 Later, the FBI said the photos were not of the bomb but of mater ial relating to it. Nevertheless it added, this fact does not lessen the seriousness of the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
Draft Recess To End Jon.1
 Enlistments Up
 For Rest of Yeor

Washington, Oct. 12.-CUP)-It's unlikely that the Army will extend it's draft holiday beyond Jan. l, War Department sources said to- day.
 The Army canceled all inductions yesterday for the remainder of the year, effective Oct. 15. Calls for 10000 men in the last half of Co., toker and 15,000 men in November had been scheduled.
 The suspension was ordered be- cause enlistments-spurred by the Army's huge recruitment drive have been greater than expected, and probably will pass the 100000 mark early next week. The Army reserved the right, however, to re- sume the draft if enlistments do not maintain its strength at an adequate level.
 Local boards were instructed not to call men for induction or for perturbation physical examination after Oct. 15. Men called to report on Oct. 15 still must do so.
 The Army said it would require 10000 men a month to maintain its strength at 1,070,00O. It had 51,- 750 volunteers and 25,000 induc- tees during September
 War Department sources said the Army probably would resume draft calls after Jan. and continue them until the Selective Service Act expires March 31, 1947.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
Fire Rovoges Swedish Ship: Three Killed
 Eight Wounded
 Persons Moved
 To Ocean Liner

Stockholm, Oct. 12-CUP)-Iife- boats of a rescue ship today removed eight injured persons from the fire ravaged Swedish freighter Kristina Thorden, which widowed helplessly in the stormy North Atlantic with three of her IA passengers dead.
 The Norwegian American liner Stavangerf jord broke radio silence this morning to report the transfer of eight wounded from the 5,900- ton Kristina Thorden, aboard which Walter Heiberg, former U. s. Naval attacfle at Stockholm, and two Fin nish students died
 The probability of a greater death toll was indicated. The Stavangerf- jord radio said her staff doctor and nurse, who had been put aboard the stricken vessel, had hopes of sav- ing the lives of most of the seriously injured passengers.
 Early details of the dramatic res cue some 800 miles west of Scotland said the Stavangerfjor hfeboats were trying to carry food, clothing and medicines to the KriStina Thor den.
 The seas still were heavy, but the storm showed signs of abating, the radio reported.
 In addition to the IA passengers, among them five Americans, the freigflter carried a crew of 33 She was bound for Baltimore from Nor way with cargo of steel and cellu- lose.'
 Fire which broke out aboard the Kristina Friday morning was under control, the Stavengerfjord mes Saged.
 Details of the fatal blaze were unavailable. Flames had destroyed the Kristinais radio, and her com muniction with the rescue vessels was by blinker light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
CityPouItry Deorth Seen
 Foreign Buyers
 Pay Hiqh Prices

Waterbury live-poultry dealers ex- pressed fear today that like the butcher they would have little work to do soon.
 Three major dealers of the Wa poultry was becoming more scarce, and that continuation of the cur rent buying spree" may completely remove poultry from the market in a few weeks.
 The local dealers decried the competition given by out-of-state dealers, who were reported able to pay more for supplies because of the higher out-of-state retail prices.
 Get Dollar ar-a-Pound
 "They can get a dollar-a-pound in New York and they can pay our farmers more than we can," com mented one dealer.
 During the previous meat crisis, the State Government stepped in and bogged-down on out-of-sta shipment of poultry. Similar action was awaited by poultry dealers here now.
 1AS 1O11S 441Cdt Ao 0Co4SC kOo1- try will sell at high prices, and farmers can sell their stock to the customers who can pay the most" one dealer commented.
 Output Lower
 It was pointed out that the amount of chicks matched last Spring was smaller than usual because of the difficulty of obtaining feed. we didn't have as much to start with, and sales are heavier now than they have been ,i in years" one dealer said.
 The outlook on turkeys for Thanksgiving was uncertain. Poul- trymen said Connecticut farmers ap-. pear to have enough stock for State needs. They wondered, though, if the New York dealers won't de- plete the stock before Connecticut gets a chance at 1t.
 Shipments of dressed poultry to local wholesale houses continued, but the quantities were reported steadily diminishing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
Bethel Veterans Form Own Party

Bethel, Oct. 12 - (UP) - The first all-veteran political party in Connecticut gained place on the ballot today for next months cleo tion.
 Called the CT. Independent Party, the group was formed by vets who said they were dissatisfied with the management of local affairs and with "inhospitable" treatment of two returnees by town officials.
 The new party named Arthur Tillotson for State Representative, Averice Lavalla for probate judge, and John Wright and Mrs. Henry O. Klotz, wife of a veteran, for jus tice of the peace.
 The party adopted a seven-plank platform which demanded that vet erans be given preference in iall town job where their qualifications are equal to non-veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
Chaplain Urges Aid For China Missions
By RAY FITZPATRICK

communism may come and Com munism may go but the work of the missions in China will be carried on," Commander Frederic P. Gehr- ing, U.S.NR., director of the Chin csc missions of the Vincentian Fathers, said today. Fother Gehring, who received the Legion of Merit for making several expeditions be- hind the Jap lines on Guadalcanal to rescue total of 27 Protestant and Catholic missionaries and nuns, is visiting here to appeal for finan- cial aid for the Chinese missions. He will speak at all Masses tomor- row at the Church of the Immacu- late Conception.
 When I was in China from 1892 to 1899 we often had trouble with the Communists but they were only one of the obstacles" Father Gehr- ing told this interviewer. There were revolutions, bandits, famine and epidemics. It is the mission ary's job to carry on his work no matter what happens"
 Father Gehring had high praise for the Most Rev. John O'Shea, missionary Bishop in China for the past 25 years and brother of the Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, Permanent Rector of the Church of the Im- maculate Conception.
 Bishop OiShea has been an in spiration to every mission worker in China he said. 'He has set an example that has made him a heroic man of God to millions. pray fer tently that he will be able to pause in his labors and come back to America in time for the Tooth an- niversary celebration of Father O'Shea's church here in Waterbury next year."
 Protestant, Jewish and Catholic chaplains all worked in the greatest harmony during the war in the Pacific, Father Gehring related.
 Protestant chap1ains would make sure that Catholic boys in their units were given an opportunity to attend Mass. Jewish chaplains did the same. We Catholic chaplains d1 d1lSCo VO 4AdfC 11OVSoUd4AV bOJo attend their services. Catholic and Protestant chaplains joined in help ing boys of the Jewish faith arrange to take part in their services. Out in the Pacific it was nothing for Marine, sailor or soldier to travel many miles to join in worship"
 Through all the islands and in China and Japan, the natives were edified to see our American boys crowd their chapels each Sunday. It was an inspiring lesson to them to see our fighting men, frank and unashamed, kneel to worship their God in faith and humility. The example given by our servicemen should do much to smooth the path for our missionaries in the Pacific and the Orient"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
Bay State Puts
 Weasel in Cage

Portland, Me, Oct. 12.-UP) -"The Weasel" was popped to- daylight into the state school for boys.
 The Weasel" is Portland,s youngest thief-just II years old yesterday and until then too young for sentence to the state school despite his countless theftS.
 On his 11th birthday, how ever, police called him down for a little party" at which they warned him that he was eligible for sentence if he didn't mend his thieving ways.
 He left the party but was back again shortly-was sen fenced and on his way to the state school. He had stolen $2O from a nearby filling station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12

that upon his decision may turn the outcome of the November elections.
 The President gave no hint of his answer, but it will be delivered to the people in a nationwide radio broadcast within a few days. It will not come, however, until he has weighed all the evidence, probably not before Monday.
 May Change View
 Best evidence seemed to be that the President, as of now, still is convinced the stability of the econ- omy and the fate of his party lie in continuing controls. But this would not mean he might not change his mind.
 MT. Truman gave up any weekend relaxation to give the problem his full attention and, if he decides controls should be kept, presumably to work out a way of easing the meat famine.
 The President has only a short time to figure out 8 way of getting meat back on the table. Less than four weeks remain before the No- vember elections which will decide whether his party retains control of Congress.
 Meanwhile, price control lost one of its strongest advocates, Rep. Wright Patman, (D.-Tex), who led the fight to save the OPA bill last June. Patman said in radio broadcast CMutuaD that he had called at the White House and urged MT. Truman to lift controls from meat for good. He would not disclose the Presidents reaction.
 Spent Week Reasihng Issue
 For more than a week, presidsn- tial aides and political advisers have hammered home their opinions re- garding public reaction to the meat famine and its probable effect on the voting Nov. 5.
 Yesterday the whole argument was rehashed in 90-minute Cabi- net meeting. Afterward, Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson said no decision had been reached and that the question now is ex- clsively MT. Truman's.
 Meanwhile, Anderson delayed a decision on a petition by the OPA beef industry advisory committee asking the removal of price controls on cattle, calves, beef and veal. He may decide today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
Soldier Near Dying Daughter

Burlington, Vt., Oct. 12 - (UP)-The condition of Swear old Nancy Henderson, whose fathers overseas shipment was cancelled because she is dying of 8 brain tumor, was de- scribed today "as a little weak er." The child is expected to live only until Christmas.
 Nancy's mother said that since her condition was public ized in the newspapers, letters had come to her from every section of the nation offering sympaty and prayers. A To- year-old girl in Warwickshire, England. sent Nancy a book, she added.
 The child's father, M/Sgt. Ralph w. Henderson was trans ferred from Camp Lee, Va, where he awaited overseas shipment, to Camp Langdon, N. H., as result of his wife's request that he be permitted to stay near home until Nancy died. He is able to visit her about twice a month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
WuIkout Ends
 On WBZ, WBZA

Boston, Oct. 12-(UP)-Thirty- one technicians at Radio Stations WBZ and WBZA returned to work today ending an 18-day strike during which executives and supervisory personnel took over the jobs and kept the stations on the air.
 Station Manager w. c. Swartley said the dispute was over wages and that an agreement was reached yes terday to pay top rate of $90 for a 40-hour week. This, he said, was the same figure offered before the strike was called.
 It included at $7 a week increase retroactive to April IA and equal to wage boost granted by the parent Westinghouse Electric Cor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
Considerate Burglars
 Sought in New Haven

New Haven, Oct. 10-WP0 A quartet of considerate bgms galars was being sought today by police.
 Haaren MilklofElky, Hamden, said the foursome approached him, announced "this is a hold up," and took his wristwatch and billfold containing aboszt S. Before escaping they hand- ed back 12 cents-so he could catch 8 bus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
Mist Blamed ForAirIinerI
 B-25Croshes
Five Servicemen Killed in Wreck; 26 Escape Deoth

Washington, Oct. 12-UP)-Low- hanging mist that plotted out the lights of Washington's National Air port was blamed today for the death of five soldiers in an Army bomber and the crash of an Eastern Airlines luxury liner from which all pas sengers scrambled unhurt.
 The pilot and co-pilot of the DC-4 -one of Eastern's famed Silver Fleet -ay critically injured in Alexandria, ,(Va) Hospital. But the other two crew members and the 9 passengers including one-year-old Marvin Edwards, Jr., of Sweetboro, N. J. miraculously escaped injury.
 The plane, crowded with late va cationists, was enroute last night from Miami to New York. Although six hours behind schedule, the pilot messaged that "all was well" as he began to descend for his scheduled Washington landing.
 Bursts Into Flames
 Three minutes later, the luxury liner was crashing and pumping along the uneven terrain of an es- tate near Groveton, Va, eight miles south of here. It rolled over on it's side and burst into flames. PaSsen- gers and the screams of the seven women aboard were deafening.
 Eastern Airlines and the Civil Aeronautics Administration have or dered an investigation to determine the exact cause of the planes sud- den crash.
 Just a Scant half-hour before the luxury liner crashed, and less than three miles away, an Army BPS crashed and exploded in Franconia, Va. All five soldier-occupantS were killed.
 The Army withheld their iden- titles pending notification of next of kin.
 HerO-StOrieS Conflict
 Inside the Eastern luxury liner, flames licked their way along the fuselage as the passengers scrambled for safety. There were conflicting reports among the witnesses as to who was hero of the incident.
 Some said Purser John Johnston, who threw open the hatchwayS just before the crash and personally as- sisted the women out, of the plane. With the passengers safe, Johnston dashed through the flames and dragged the injured crew members Pilot Capt. Joe Morris and Co-Pilot P. K. Zepernich, both of Miami-to safety.
 Other passengers told a story of how c. H. Elliott, middle-aged Rome, Ga, druggist, slashed at a cloth covering hatchway with his pen knife until he had opened hole large enough for single passenger to scramble through. The men, wo- men and children craWled through.
 Elliott, it was said, was the last passenger to leave the plane. He told police that he lost $25,OO0 in cash and a $27,995 check in the flames, but gave no details.
 Army Plane in Trouble
 None Of the passengers required disqualification. Some decided to con- tinue on to New York by another plane or by train. Others stayed in Washington for the night.
 In the case of the Army military plane, Army officials said 1t was on its way from Richmond, Va., to Andrews Field, Md, its home base. The pilot tried % land at Boiling Army Air Field near here, but traffic conditions made such land ing impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12

United States intends to determine whether he received a fair trial.
 Acting Secretary of State Dean AcheSon told 8 press conference yesterday that news accounts of the trial aggravated U. s. fears that religious and civil freedom is i'm paired under the Marshal Tito regime.
 Sentenced for 16 Years
 Stepinac, leader of 2,0O0,O Croa- tian Catholics, was convicted as a collaboratio1iSt and sentenced to 16 years Imprisonment at forced labor by the Croatian supreme court.
 Permitting direct quotation of his remarks, Acheson said this country is interested particularly in possible violations of the United Nations Charter, which seeks to guarantee civil rights throughout the world.
 He said that any decision on U. S. intervention, either in a direct appeal to YugoSlavia or through the United Nations, must await 8 full report On the trial from Ambassador Richard c. Patterson, Jr, at Bel grade.
 Remarks Explosive
 Acheson's remarks were thought likely to set off charges by Yugo- slavia and Russia that this coun- try is intervening unduly in the domestic affairs of another.
 The acting secretary recalled that the United States has been concern ed about civil liberties in Yugosla- via since recognition of the Tito Government. In very considerable number of cases" involving thials of U. s. citizens before YugoSlavia tribunals, he added, this country "unhappily' has been forced to in tercede because the trials were un- fair.
 Acheson pointed out that the LIN Charter provides & specific guaran- tee of civil liberties in all nations. He indicated that it might be 8 mat ter of concern to the LIN If there is exidence of an unfair trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
Gen. StilUeH Still Sinking

San Francisco, Oct. 12-(UP) Gen. Joseph w. Stillwell, 63- year-old hero of the Burma campaign, was reported growing progressively weaker" today in his fight for life following an abdominal operation last Oct. 3.
 The colorflll Pacific theater commander continued to lose ground yesterday. Three bull 1etins issued from Letterman General Hospital indicated he was growing steadily weaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-12
WWCO to Carry Sunday Mass

The II o'clock High Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception tomorrow morning will be broadcast over Station WWCO, marking the first time that a Mass has been sent over the air in this city.
 Should the experiment prove successful, the High Mass may be broadcast each Sunday thereafter, said the Rev. Fran cis M. O'Shea, Permanent Rec tor. Microphones will be placed to catch the words recited and sung by the celebrant, the music and songs of the choir and organist, and the sermon"