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Evening star., 1946-02-08
Bondits Take $40, 900
From Florida Cashier

LAKE ALFRED, Fla, Oct. g.
John Patterson, cashier of the
American Bank of Lake Alfred, re-
ported that three young men forced
him at pistol-point to open the
bank today, snatched up approx
mately $4,000 and took him on a
7-mile hostage trip as they fed in
their car.
Mr.. Patterson said the three un-
masked men met him when he came
down to open the bank about $3.50
am, brandishing pistols and-after
forcing him to open the vault
scooped up the money. They pushed
him into their car, letting him out
near Auburndale, about 7 miles
away.
Evening star., 1946-02-08
Truman Spurns Plea
From Yamashita for
Executive CIemency
Macarthur Is Notified
Of Presidents Decision;
Jups Fute in His Hands
BY the Associated Press.

bs INC AeooCidttu Fress.
President Truman today
Spurned a plea for clemency
from Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita,
japanese military leader con-
demned to death for atrocities.
The Presidents decision to take
no action on Yamashita's last-min-
ute petition left the generals fate
to Gen. Macarthur, War Depart
ment officials said. Gen. Macarthur
Yamashita's adversary in the Philip
pines campaign, already has upheld
the sentence imposed by a military
commission.
White House Press Secretary
Charles G. Ross told reporters the
President had informed Secretary
of War Patterson of his decision
shortly after noon today.
At the War Department, it was
stated that Gen. Macarthur hao
been notified. Gen. Macarthur
previously had been instructed by
Undersecretary of War Kenneth G.
Royal to delay the hanging pend
ing outcome of the plea to the
President.
The Supreme Court last Monday
had refused to intervene in behalf
of the one-time Tiger of Malaga. +"
The War Department announce
ment said:
THE War Department has been
advised that the President will take
no action on the petition for elem
ency filed by counsel for Gen.
Tomoyuki Yamashita. Gen. Mac
Arthur has been given this infor-
nation"
In upho1ding the sentence, Gen
Macarthur found Yamashita false
to his duty as professional soldier
and not entitled to die as one. He
therefore, directed that before the
sentence is carried out that Yama.
shita be stripped of his uniform
decorations and other appurtenance.
signifying membership in the mill.
tary profession"
Yamashita's plea to Mr.. Truman
was filed by his defense counsel
the War Department disclosed las
night. It was accompanied by al
opposing statement from prosecut.
ing counsel, which Mr.. Truman alst
studied.
In Tokyo, Col. A. c. Carpenter
chief of headquarters legal prose.
cution section, had emphasized:
1T is purely clemency matter
not a review of the case. He (Mr
Iruman) can grant clemency if hi
desires, just as in the case of ar
American citizen"
Evening star., 1946-02-08
BodYguards Given Judges,
Prosecutors al Nuernberq
BY the Associated Press.

by the ASSOCIATED Press.
NUREMBERG, Feb. 8.-The
United States Army announced to-
day that personal bodyguards had
been assigned to each of the Amer
lean, British, Soviet and French
judges, alternate judges, prosecu-
tors and assistant prosecutors at the
International Military Tribunal.
Brig. Gen. Leroy H. Watson, re-
sponsible for the security at the tri-
bunal, said the move was a routine
safety measure.
Rudolph Hess was taken i'll dur
ing the noon recess of the trial today
and was removed from the court
building to a cell for medical ex-
animation.
Hess was stirred to unusual ex-
citement yesterday by the British
presentation of the case against him.
He read a book during most of this
mornings court session while the
Soviet chief prosecutor was making
a 20,000-word statement.
Evening star., 1946-02-08
End Of Tugboat Strike
In New York Harbor
Is Expected Today
Union Leaders Predict
$500 Workers Will
Accept Settlement
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-Union
leaders predicted that New York
harbor's $500 striking tugmen
would ratify today the terms OF
a proposal to end the city's worst
water. front tieup in 27 years.
The settlement accord-details of
which were not disclosed was
agreed on by all union and employer
groups, and Capt. William Bradley,
head of the striking union, said he
believed the men would accept it at
today's balloting.
His statement was echoed by other
union officials.
Employers Spokesman Optimistic.
James p. McAllister, spokesman
for the employers, commenting on
the pact, declared:
Things look brighter. But we
went way out on limb in offering
our terms"
AS the referendum vote by the
strikers got under way this morn
ing, it was learned unof11cially that
terms of the proposed contract pro-
vide for 40-hour week and a pay
increase of Is cents an hour.
The terms were disclosed by some
of the first voters who said the in
crease was the same as contained
in Mayor William O'Dwyer's pro-
posal. turned down by the union
Monday.
Retroactivity Provisions.
Other terms of the proposed con-
tract, the strikers said, include two
weeks vacation with pay after three
years service. and retroactivity o1
the terms to January /, If owners
are granted an increase in towing
rates by the Government. If nc
increase is granted, the strikers
added, retroactivity would be tt
February /.
Those voted later, however, in.
sisted that the referendum provided
for retention of a 48-hour week.
Original demands by the unior
were for a 40-hour week, an addi.
tional. food allowance of 20 cent.
a day, 13 paid holidays, weeks
vacation and pay increases aver.
(See TUGBOAT, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1946-02-08
UN0 Council Studies
Means Of Settling
lndonesia Dispute
Solution Satisfactory to
Both Sides to Be Sought
In Session Tomorrow
By the Associated Press.

LONDON, Feb. 8.-The United
Nations Security Council inter-
rupted debate on the Indonesian
dispute today to study state
ments of the interested nations,
including a Dutch declaration
that a very liberal" settlement
of Indonesian independence as
pirations was hoped for shortly
The Council will meet tomorrow
to try to arrive at a solution salts
factory to the Soviet Ukraine, which
charged that British troops in Indo-
nesia were endangering world peace,
and at the same time acceptable to
Great Britain and the Netherlands
Dutch Foreign Minister Eeclo van
Kleffens told the Council last night
that it lacked authority to intervene
because international peace was not
endangered. He added that the
Dutch were trying to put their
house in order on a very liberal
basis, as hope everybody will soon
be able to see"
Bevin Terms Charge a Lie"
Mr.. Van Kleffens apparently was
referring to projected talks between
DR.. Hubertus J.. van Nook, acting
Governor General of the Neither
lands Indies, with Indonesian lead
ers on proposed settlement which
DR.. Van Nook recently took back
with him from The Hague.
Earlier, white-haired Dmitri Ma
nuilsky of the Soviet Ukraine had
said the British were jeopardizing
the peace and violating the United
Nations Charter by the suppression
Of the national movement of the In
donesian people"
British Foreign Secretary Ernest
Bevin termed Mr.. Manuilsky's alle-
cations "a lie.''
Mr.. Manuilsky said British troops
remain in Indonesia with the con-
sent OF the United Nations" to. dis
arm the Japanese and accept their
surrender, and added that he was
not asking their withdrawal He
proposed, however, that the Council
send a commission to Indonesia to
make an on the spot investigation
and establish peace.
| Mr.. Van Kleffens, who delivered
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Evening star., 1946-02-08
Four Injured in Wreck
On New York Central
ry the Associated Press,

Ey the Associated Press
NILES, Mich, Feb. 8.-Four per-
sons, all railroad employees, were.
injured last night when two cars Of
the New York Centrars Detroit.
Chicago Twilight Limited left the
tracks near here.
Railroad officials said the train
apparently hit a half-open switch
las 1t approached the Niles yards,
causing the derailment Of the diner
land one coach.
Evening star., 1946-02-08

and the grounds, but it added that
no part of the proposed outlay shall
be used for an addition to the west
executive office"
The report of the hearings dis
closed that the President had writ
ten letter to Chairman Mcclellan
of the Appropriations Committee.
In the letter the President restated
his need for more Office space for
his staff and protested he was as
sensitive as any one to the neces-
sity of preserving the general archi-
tectural scheme of the White House.
He said:
There has been considerable dis
cussion, both on the floor of Con-
gress and in the press. concerning
the proposed addition to the execu-
tive offices. 1t has been evident
Evening star., 1946-02-08
Lute Bulletin
Housing Bill Approved

The Patman bill, providing
for creation of an office Of
housing stabilization and es-
tablishment of ceilings on
new homes built under Gov
ernment priorities, was ap-
proved, 13 to 8, by the House
Banking Committee today.
The committee eliminated
provisions for ceilings on used
homes and subsidies to build
ing supply makers.
Earlier Story on Page B-l.)
Evening star., 1946-02-08
Wurren Arrives in Auckland

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Feb.
8 R.--Avra Warren, the new
American Minister to New Zealand,
arrived today aboard the Monterey
and declared, 1--WE come here to
live, learn and make friends" He
was accompanied by his wife.
daughter and mother-in-law, Mrs.
Spencer Newman.
Evening star., 1946-02-08
ItoIiu Cont Is Dead
AT 73 in England
BY the Associated Press.

BOURNEMOUTH, Eng, Feb. g.
Italia Cont, 73, well-known actress
and theatrical teacher, died early
today at her home here.
Miss Cont terminated a 20-year
career on the stage in 1911 to de-
vote herself to the training of young
theatrical aspirants. Among those
who received training at her hands
were Gertrude Lawrence, Noel Cow
ard, Brian Aherne, Reginald Owen,
Margaret Lockwood and Freddie
Bartholomew.
Evening star., 1946-02-08
Ports Shortage HoIts
Assembly of LincoIns
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT, Feb. 8.-The Ford
Motor Co. announced today that a
shortage of parts resulting from
the steel strike will force the clos
ing of assembly operations tonight
at its Lincoln car plant here. Ap-
proximately 1000 of the 3,400 Lin
coin plant workers will be affected.
Ford previously announced the
closing of assembly lines in its Rouge
plant near here and in dozen
branch plants throughout the coun-
try, affecting about 10000 workers.
Evening star., 1946-02-08
ChurchiIIs to leuve Cubu

HAVANA, Feb. { R.-Mr. and
Mrs. Winston Churchill will leave
by plane this afternoon for Miami
ending their Cuban holiday. They
are expected to reach the resort
between I and 8 pm, today.
Evening star., 1946-02-08

Continued on Page A-4, Column /
Evening star., 1946-02-08

(See LABOR, Page A-120
Evening star., 1946-02-08

tSee UNO. Page A-20
Evening star., 1946-02-08

(See FOOD, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1946-02-08
Guide for Rea d ers

An Associated Press Newspope'
The sub., 1946-02-14
WHY NOT TRY THIS?
(Contimned from Page Ome)

(ContinHed from Page One) are using the incentive idea to the great advantage of all concerned. Some that have tried it have tackled from the wrong angle. h. stead of really trying to make 1t work they adopt the idea of whit tling down the rates if pay checks get above average. Of course pro- duction drops immediately. work CTS being human beings who resent such tactics.
 The Electric Boat Co. has the capital. the facilities, the skilled workers, the well-trained supervis- ory staff, and more than enough technical employees to go into most any lire of heavy construction in a successful way.
 The Union would be only too glad to help plan ways and means of increasing employment at the plant. and would certainly cooper ate in any reasonable plan that does not involve a drop in take home pay or an increase in hours for the present pay.
 Submarine construction has never been on a competitive basis, and the Co. never had to be very efficient. But 1t will have to be efficient if 1t goes into heavy com petition. not only in the office but on the production line. Any con- cern's most valuable resource is all ways it's employees. Some manage ments are wise to cultivate this re- cource. others are not. All the ad- miniStrative efficiency in the world will not help those that are not.
 Nine out of ten average workers will ''hop to it" if they really see that more production and greater skill means a larger pay check the following Week-not some time in the dim future. A wise manage ment can receive a quite reason able profit from it's operations even though handing out larger pay checks than it's competitors. And all involved would see their com munity prosper.
 It Is certainly worth try-out.
The sub., 1946-02-14
New London Coop Holds Dinner, Elects Officers

On February 4, the New London Cooperative Consumers held their annual dinner meeting at the Y. w. c. A. About O5 members at- tended. Miss Mary Poore and Vic- tor Norman, of the Norman School of Music, presented a program of violin and piano music. Malcolm Greenaway entertained with se- lection of sleight of hand tricks.
 Mrs. Stewart Clark's treasurer's report was accepted with a vote of thanks, and Paul Julius and Mrs. Isser Gruskin reported favorably on the progress of the Coop's drive for new members and increased in- vestmentS.
 The following slate of officers and board of directors was elected for 1946: President, Mason Record; vice president. Paul Julius; secre- tary, Mrs. Malcolm Greenaway; treasurer. Mrs. Stewart Clark; board of directors. Isser Gruskin, Walter Waligurski, Mrs. Willard Morse, Mrs. Louis Lachman, Fred eric Sanchez.
The sub., 1946-02-14

We'll, how's the boy this morn-' ing?" asked the friendly timekeeper as he punched Sparko's card for him, his good turn for the day.
 A gargling noise was the only answer as the fog-bound welder weaved down the path. not hearing the laughter behind him.
 It was over half an hour later be- fore Flash got squared away for the days work. T suppose some lug has dragged my lead over onto the next boat by this time," he muttered as he shuffled over to where MT. BigSizer was thumbing through his little book.
 Catching sight of the welder. the harrassed supervisor parked. "pro- cedure aft. port-side on the Polly wog." Then, getting a good look at Sparko.s phiz, he muttered "Cripes" under his breath. and quickly gave the poor guy a job on the ground where he would be safe. After the welder's name on his work-Sheet he wisely put . ques- tion mark.
 With some assistance, Flash made his way down under the boats to where some gravy was set up in the form of a dog house on a soft patch. Here he could stand. sit, or lie on the ground (the latter was best). Feeling more cheery, he sang softly to himself, "Tis no time for song and laughter on the cold gray dawn of the Morning After"
 He got over this mood promptly as he tackled 8 welder's most ex- aSperating chore. getting a 'lead' to his work. His usual one was still free, but was wrapped around the hull twice before disappearing through a small hole into the boats interior, just aS he had left the day before. And so started 8 long weary struggle.
The sub., 1946-02-14
BOiIermakerS Enjoy Dinner
By Charles Chapman

Saturday evening, Feb. 1946, a dinner was given at Sea Vil- lage, Stonington, in honor of the Boilermakers stewards and their leader, MT. Bernard Ezhaya, Inter national representative of the union and regional representative of the Metal Trades Council.
 MT. Ezhaya, who has been the leader of our organization since it started here at Groton, nearly one and a half year ago was presented with a gold watch and chain with an Elks tooth and gold knife at tached in appreciation of the good work he has done for and with the union members.
 The presentation was made by MT. Vincent Curran, president of the Boilermakers Local 614. Charles Chapman was master of fifteen guests.
 MT. Chapman introduced the ceremonies. There were thirteen stewards present with their wives, two stewards came stag. There were fifteen guests: MT. Thomas. MT. and Mrs. Hiding. Mir. and Mrs. Jones, MT. Waugh, MT. and Mrs. Partridge, MT. and Mrs. Farina.
 Also as guests were Mrs. Bolles from Groton and Mrs. Sally Shep- ard, who was escorted by MT. Shepard of Groton, MT. and Mrs. Bethel from Westerly, and MT. and Mrs. Wilson from Groton.
 A fine turkey dinner was served by MT. Perry and his staff of very efficient waitresses followed by dancing with a little whistling by Jeal Sousa. A good time was had by all. The party broke up in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The sub., 1946-02-14

A small group gathered to watch the show and offer advice, as he pulled, yanked. and teetered on narrow edges. A couple clippers who had been ripping it off for all of four minutes without end stopped to cool their chisels, so everyone heard what Flash Sparko said. His lead cought between two heavy blanks, he cried out In helpless rage, Damn it all to HELL any- Way!'
 Shocked and incredulouS, the burly ship-yard workers turned away, some talking in low voices to each other. '"This place is get ting crumbier all the time" Should be thrown out" We don't have to listen to stuff like that" So their dark comments ran. Word of the language used by the angry welder spread through the yard faster than rumor of '.Such and such a boss is going back to work next week" and faces were grim even in the office.
 Finally getting his present trou- bles solved Sparko settled down for what he hoped (Silly BoyD would be a nice quiet day, little realizing how unpopular he had suddenly become.
 Gro be continueO
The sub., 1946-02-14
Cancer of the Uterus

It is a curious fact that the womb, which cradles the human embryo. is the same organ that gives life to certain malignant growths to which 25 out of every 1000 women who reach 40 Succumb.
 Although it cannot be definitely stated that cancer of the uterus is caused by one or more specific agents, 1t is a fact that the death rate can be greatly reduced if the cancer is discovered in an early stage.
 Do not develop cancerphobia. Be- come cancer conscious. If you are over 90. adopt a vigilant program!
 1. Have a complete pelvic exam ination at least twice each year. either by your doctor or an ap- proved clinic.
 2. Don't tolerate abnormal bleed ing whether of the menopauSe type or not. Consult your gynecologist at once.
 3. Don't indulge in home rem edieS or cures of the pill or Salve type. There are only three medi- cally approved types of treatment surgery. x-rays and radium.
 Don't let cancer hold you in q wise of fear! An examination may give you the reassurance of know ing that you do NOT have cancer. On the other hand. If an early ma- lignancy is discovered, you have an excellent chance of a complete cure. CANCER OF THE UTERUS CAN BE CURED!
 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
 $50 Fifth Avenue
 New York City
The sub., 1946-02-14

At the same t1mes the eXecutlVe council dispatched telegramS to the House and Senate Labor Commit tees urging rejection of the pend- ing fact-finding bill backed by the administration.
 Since this bill, introduced origin ally by Representative Norton and Senator Ellender, apparently en- joys the highest priority for con- greSsionaI consideration. the >coun- ciI listed four cogent and specific reasons for its defeat.
 But fundamentally. the AFL lead- CTS expressed objection to all of 16O pending anti-labOr bills which seek to restrict the freedom of American workers and their trade unions.
 They emphasized that the diff culties confronting Congress in making an intelligent decision on this flood of proposals has become aggravated by the clamor and preS- sure for nasty action to deal with the current strike situation, preci- pitated by CIO unions.
 Our nation is passing through a critical period of postwar read justment," the executive council declared. During the war our na- tionaI economy was dictated and rigidly controlled by the govern ment. Our fundamental objective now should be to return as quick ly as possible to a free economy.
 The great danger is that Con- gress, in an attempt to mitigate tenn porary labor management disputes. may impose permanent government
The sub., 1946-02-14

controls which would sti1e free dom of enterprise for labor and for management for all time"
 AFL President William Green told news men at a press confer ence that the AFL is calling upon all its affiliated state and local sub- sidiaries to register their opposi- ton to pending anti-labor bills with their representatives in Congress.
The sub., 1946-02-14
Rough Day
By Dean TWitcheH

The whistleooter just reaching for the cord the other morning when strange figure appeared at the gate looking he had just got out of bed obviously Shoeaces dragging shirt side out and pants not entirely modes he certainly His were baggy and glarng while light lunch be eaten laer doubt hung on one
The sub., 1946-02-14
AFL DeCries Drive for Anti-Strike Measures

Warns Nasty Action May Make Matters Worse and Spread
 Strikes
 Moving boldly to head off enactment of anti-srike leg iaton the AF executive council advised Congress to take coolngo period itself before rushing approval of con sidered measures which may make matters
The sub., 1946-02-14

Accidents kill more persons from two to 28 years of age than any single disease.
Evening star., 1946-01-11
indication Of Rift
In Labor Government
In Britain Reported
BY GAULT mcgowan,


LONDON, Jan. 11.-Signs are WIS.,
1ble here Of rift within the ranks
OF Great Britain's Socialist govern
ment, which went into office with a
tremendous electoral majority. Evil
dence Of conflict Of opinion within
the ranks came with the announce
n1ent Of the resignation of Ellis
Smith, parliamentary secretary for
Sir Stafford Cripps, who, as presi-
dent Of the Board of Trade, holds a
position similar to that of the Sec
retary Of Commerce in the United
States.
Since his appointment last sum-
mer, MIR. Smiths parliamentary time
seems to have been almost wholly
occupied with giving official answers
to questions critical Of Grips policy,
and 1t Is no secret that he has found
himself In quandary, as he fire.
quently has not agreed with that
policy.
Headaches Mount.
The Christmas holidays accentu-
ated parliamentary headaches. For
the first time since the summer the
M. P.'s went home and talked with
their constituents, and what they
heard has them worried.
The workers told them frankly
that public patience is becoming
exhausted, and that they won't keep
on voting Labor unless Labor shows
results. 1t is admitted that thou
sands cast Labor ballots at the last
elections without any deep Socialist
conviction, but merely in hope of
Utopia. The result is silent army
Of back benchers muttering against
the front benchers like Cripps and
Herbert Morrison, who expect the
back benchers Just to smile and
vote.
Socialism here is not regimented
yet as 1t is in Russia. The Social
ist czars have not persuaded their
followers to abandon freedom OF
criticism or trade unionists their
right to strike. Without these ne
cessities the Socialists are heading
for trouble.
Weakness Noted.
This winter vacataion put the
fpger on one grave weakness OF
stSte control. When Parliament
breaks up without leaving all policy
matters settled, civil service admin
istrstors must sit around passing the
buck until some one makes up their
minds for them. In a transition
period like the present one, hiatuses
are uncomfortably frequent.
Seven by-elections are pending,
In which the public temper will re-
veal itself, but the government has
q majority strong enough to last
another two years before disgruntled
back benchers become embarrassing
and pave the way for a possible
coalition Of the center.