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Evening star., 1946-01-15
UNRRA Is T0bic

Mrs. Kathleen Louchheim, spe-
cial assistant to the director of pub
lie information, UNRRA, will dis
cuss UNRRA's work with displaced
persons before the Business and
Professional Women's Club of All
Souls Unitarian Church at a din
ner meeting at $50 o'clock tomor-
row.
The group is continuing its cam
paign of shipping food to war-torn
countries through UNRRA. Sixteen
tons were sent last month. More
donations will be collected at tomor-
rows meeting.
Evening star., 1946-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Meyers Of
Watertown, S. OAK, announce the
engagement of their daughter, Mis-.
Priscille Jeanne Meyers, to Mr.. Aller
Meyer Rice, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Manuel Rice of this city.
Miss Meyers was graduated from
Watertown High School and at.
tended Strayers' College, and is a
member of Sigma Omega Sigma
Sorority. She resides with hel
brother -in-law and sister, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Harry Koenick, in Chevy
Chase.
Mr.. Rice returned recently from
overseas, serving for 20 months IN
the Merchant Marines.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Mr.. and MrsW. James H. OHagan
announce the engagement of then
daughter, Miss Rose-Mary OHagan
to Mr.. Joseph Barishek, son of Mrs
Harry Hatslasky of Philadelphia and
the late Mr.. BariShek.
Miss OHagan attended St An
thongs Parochial School and st
Patrick's Academy and now is en-
ployed IN the War Department,
FOUSA. Mr.. BariShek was born in
Philadelphia and attended schools
there. He recently was discharged
from the Marine Corps after serv-
ing for nearly three years overseas.
The wedding will take place Feb
ruary Is in st. Anthony's Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Carter
announce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Ruth Dorothy Car
ter, to Mr.. John r. Miller, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Miller.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Evening star., 1946-01-15
Employed Girls Unit
To Hear Budget Talk

Miss Mollie Orshansky will ad-
dress the Employed Girls Depart
ment of the YWCA on Making
Your Wishes Come True-Budget
Your Way" at 8 pm. tomorrow.
The meeting will be preceded by
supper at 6:l5 pm.
Other YWCA groups meeting this
week are the All-States Club, which
will hold supper meeting at 8
pm. Thursday; the Adult Coed
Group, which will meet from 8 pm.
to II pm. Friday, and the Senior
High School Co-eds, which will meet
from $50 pm. to 1870 pm. Friday.
Evening star., 1946-01-15
Mrs. Shaw H0n0red

At a recent meeting of the Wash
ington Club it was unanimously
voted to place the name of Mrs.
George Clymer Shaw on the list Of
honorary members. Mrs. Clymer
has been a member of the club for
more than 20 years and has served
in various capacities, including that
of governor. There are only six
names on the clubs honorary list.
Evening star., 1946-01-15

Every U. S. Savings Bond you buy
brings you that much nearer to free
dom from want and freedom from
fear of want
Evening star., 1946-01-15
State Societies
PLANNING Parties

The Vermont Association of the
District of Columbia will hold its
annual congressional reception for
It's Senators Austin and Aiken and
representative Plumley and their
wives this evening at $50 o'clock
at the Washington Club.
Evening star., 1946-01-15

The Alabama State Society will
give a reception and dance Thurs
day evening at 9 o'clock in the west
ballroom of the Shoreham Hotel in
honor of Senator Lister Hill and
representative John J. Sparkman
of Alabama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
Truck Drivers or EngIond Seek Contract

Boston, Jan. 23-(UP)-Repre- sentaties of 4,5O0 AFL truck drivers in New England and the Employers Motor Carrier Group will confer here tomorrow with Chairman Charles H. Cole of the Massachu- setts State Arbitration Board con- cerning a contract wage dispute, it was announced today.
 The drivers are members of the International Brotherhood of Team sters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers of America (AFL). Nego- tiations between the company and the union have been underway since Dec. 3l when the old contract expired.
 Should the negotiations with Cole fail it was understood a strike might be called during February. The union already has applied for a strike vote under provisions of the Smith Connolly Act. The workers seek a IS percent wage increase and Q reduction from six to five eight-hour work days weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
Overseas Vet 
 MaFPies French Student
 In Volunteer Army

Cannes, France, Dec. 28 - Cap tain Francis Fappiano, Waterbury, and his bride, the former Made moiselle Elysabeth Gaudelut of Paris, recently spent ten days at this Army officers rest center after their marriage on December 5 at Paris.
 Attached to the quartermaster school at Darmstadt, Germany after January l, 1946, Captain Fappiano will teach classes of officers and en- listed men doing supply work for the Army of occupation. Until re- gently he has been in the Paris ofilce of the Theater Chief Quarter master. He has been overseas for two years.
 During hostilities Mrs. Fappiano served as a volunteer in the French first aid train sent out from Paris to bombarded cities in different parts of France. The six-car train took surgeons, nurses and person. mel for the distribution of food clothes and money to the devastated cities. Mrs. Fappiano is a graduate of Cambridge University. England. and later took the equivalent of a masters degree at the Sorbonne in Paris.
 Captain Fappiano was in the public accounting office of Merrill w. Polancer Company before en- listing in the Army in October, l94l. He is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Indiana, and after re- ceiYing a commission in December, 1922, attended under Army spon- sorship, the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in I943. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. L. Fappiano, 76 Oak street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
Citation For CoI.VoIentine Legion of Merit
 Awarded for
 Outstanding Service

For "accomplishments (which) signally aided in the fulfillment Of the mission of the Army Service Forces" It. Col. Harold P. valen- tine has been cited for the Legion ot Merit by Washington headquar- ters of the Army Service Forces.
 The citation states that he served from October 1942 to September l945, with distinction to himself and great benefit to the Army in the successive positions of chief, Auto- motive section, Ordnance Dept: chief, Transport Group; and cihef, Transport and Automotive branch, Production Div, Army Service Forces"
 Specified in the citaation are his staff responsibilities for produc- ton of Army Service Forces re- quirements of automotive and trans port equipment" duties in which Che was eminently successful"
 He exhibited great resourceful- ness and initiative in successfully overcoming extremely difficult prob- iems, particularly in spare parts and heavy truck fields. He represented the Army Service Forces and the War Department with prominence in highly important policy making boards, committees and special mis- sions."
 It. Col. Valentine only recently became manager of dealer sales and operations for the Mack-Interna- tional Motor Truck Corp. with head quarters in New York city. A HaT- yard graduate, his automotive ca- reer began with the Chrysler Corp. with which he was associated until entering the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
DUE TO-DAY

AT NEW YORK-LINCOLN VIC- TORY (Le Havre), 1,543. incl. 309th Eng. Comb. Bn., s4th Sig. O., uni- identified F. A. Bn. of 84th Div, Pier IS, s. T., a. In., to Camp Kilmer. WATERBURY VICTORY Gle Havre), 1880, incl. Sd Bn., 333d Inf. Reg, 574th Ord. Ammu. CO, Pier IS, s. l., 7:30 a. n., to Camp Kilmer. HENRY G. CONNOR Gle Havre) |, 684, incl. 2790th Eng. Forestry O., 3O4th Ord. Main. Co., 947th c. M. Railhead Co.,, Pier IS, s. l., p. m., to Camp Kilmer. ROBERT D.. OWEN (Naples), 599. Pier IS, s. l., 1 D. m, to Camp Kilmer. EDWARD RUTLEDGE (Marseille), 558. incl. parts of 397th Inf. Reg. of tooth Inf. Div, Pier 84, H. R.. 8:30 a. m., to Camp Kilmer. JAMES MOORE (Antwerp), 553, incl. 4l9Oth c. M. Serv. O., 7Oth Eng. Light Pont. Co.,, Pier 84, H. R., 4:30 p. m., to Camp Kilmer, ANCON (CristobaD, 525, Pier 84, H. R., 4:30 D. nn., to Camp Kilmer. GENERAL RICHARDSON (Iran), 5,0l6, Pier 5l, H. R.. lO:30 a. m. to Camp Kilmer. M. M. GU- HIN Gle Havre), delayed, 573, incl. 18th Ord. Medium Maint. Co.
 The following ships originally due today have been delayed: Henry R. CONNOR, FRANCIS RETKA, CHARLES M. JONES, LEON s. MERRILL, SOLOMON JUNEAU, FREDERICK HOWE, LEWISTON VICTORY, JOHN M'CARLEY and WILLIAM PEPPER.
 AT NEWPORT NEWS - ED- WARD COLLINS (Oran), 3.
 AT SAN DIEGO-Destroyer Es- corts BLAKELY, H. c. JONES, HOWARD, PARQUAR. FESSEN- DEN, 259. Escort Carriers TULAGI. l,l69: sIBONEY, 5T0; PUGET SOUND, T42.
 AT SEATTLE-RUDHARD BAY (Eamar), l,238.
 AT ACCOMPLISHMENT CMan- ila), l,5l7, SEA QUAIL (Yoko- lama), 2,lO0.
 AT SAN FRANCISCO - DE- GRASSE (PeaFl Harborl, 96l. MIzAR (ManiIa), 39i. EDWIN AB- BEY (Noumea). i5. CALLISTO, l2.
 AT LOS ANGELES - MEXICO lSaipan), I.l53. ESPERANCE (Man- ilal, i.5ST. MORAdACWREN (Yoko- hama), 1884. BALDUCK. l4e. L.. s. M. i55 (San Diegol, I35.
 AT NEW ORLEANS - MON- HEREBY (Caribbean), LOTT,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
U. 5. 10 Arroign
 18 Jap Murderers

Shanghai, Jan. 23.-(UP)-Eigh- teen Japanese, headed by Maj. Gen. Matsaka Maburagai, will be ar- raigned before a U. S. military tri- bunal Thursday, charged with the torture of three American B-29 crewmen in December. l944.
 The three Americans were cap- tuned after their SuperfortreSs was shot down over China. They were forced to march through the streets of Hankow and were beaten to death by their Japanese captors as an object lesson" to the Chinese spectators.
 Kaburagai formerly was chief of staff of the Japanese 34th Army. Arraigned with him will be three Japanese civilians accused of talk ing part in the triple murder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
NEWS OF MEN INV THE SERVICE
Nine Waterbury Men Discharged.

Nine Waterbury veterans of over- seas Army service were among the i2 men discharged today from the Army at the Separation Center, Fort Devens, Mass. They were:
 Pfc. Frederick c. Haddad, 1Ss Cherry street.
 Cpl. Edward J. Loughrain, IT Maple avenue.
 Pfc. Carmen A. DiChiara, 20 Rail- road Hill street.
 Cpl. Joseph A. SEitar, 28 Mel- bourne Terrace.
 Pfc. Daniel v. spardone, 29l Bank street.
 Pvt. Brian J. Eckel, General De- livery, Thomaston.
 SiSgt. Joseph L. Welton, RED, No. 3.
 Pfc. Benjamin P. Cash, 65i No. Riverside street.
 Pfc. Prank E. Kean, Box 2e6, Thomaston.
 Pfc. Richard ". Gilbert, S25 French street, Watertown.
 Pfc. Maurice F. Flahive, A Gran ite street.
 Pfc. Charles L. shorit, 07 Marl- boro street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
BROTHERS DISCHARGED

Two sons of Mrs. Marie Petro, 309i East Main street, have recent ly returned from overseas and ex- pect to receive their discharges. T/Sgt. John Petro served as an air engineer at Okinawa and was overseas nine months. He entered the service in July, 1922 and was employed at the Eastern Color Go. prior to entering the service.
 W/O Dominic Petro returned to this country after go months over- seas in France and Germany with the i2th Armored Division. He is now on terminal leave with his wife and daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
Poetry Contest Opened by Emperor

Tokyo, Jan. 23-lUP)-Emperog Hlrohit0's annual poem today en- couraged the Japanese people to "be like pine trees which do not change color although they bear the weight Of continuously falling snow"
 The emperor's poem. "Sn0w on the Pine Trees" was read at the annual imperial poetry party in the imperial palace. He personally de- sigrated it as the theme Of the con- test
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
FLoriO Post Plans Menebership DriUe

The Flori0 Post, Italian-AineFI- can War Veterans, membership com- mittee, will meet tonight at the club rooms and plans will be nads for membership drive. It is hoped that 1000 new members will be made. Michael Montago is chair man Of the drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
MAJOR JOHN F. McGRATH

Major John F. McGrati1, son of the late Judge John F. McGrath, this city, has received an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces and now is on terminal leave. Major McGrath who entered the service in l941, has just returned from Kobe, Japan. He is visiting at present, at his former homestead, g Roseland avenue. Major McGrath resides with his wife and two daughters in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
PVT. WILLIAM O'KEEFE

Pvt. William O'Keefe, son of MT. and Mrs. William O'Keefe, 222
 Willow street. has been recently discharged from the Army at Mitchell Field, New York. Pvt. O'Keefe served in the Army three and a half years as q radio opera tor. He was stationed at Memphis, Reno, Arizona and Sioux Falls. Prior to entering the service he was employed at Oakville Pin Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
TIS LEONARD ,. MORRILL,

ITS Leonard J. Morelli, son of MT. and Mrs. Alphonso Morelli, 2 Nor gan Place, arrived in this country Saturday from overseas and at pres ent is stationed at the AFmy's per- sonnel Separation Center, Fort Dix, N. J. Before entering the Army nearly two years ago, ITS Morelli was employed at the Waterbury Manufacturing Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
VETERAN OF PACIFIC

After nearly four years in the Pacific, It. Comdr. Ernest R. Senkus, has returned to this coun- try and is now at San Diego, Calf, and expects to begin his terminal leave next month. He is the son of Klemens J. Senkus, s Steuben street and is a graduate of Crosby High School and Carnegie Techni- cal Institute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
ARRIVED YESTERDAY

AT NEW YORK - COALDALE VICTORY Ge Hayre), 1908. Pier e4, H. R., 10 a. m. to Camp KilmeT. JOHN LAWSON H,e Hayre), 56S, Pier IS. s. l.. 8 a. ni., to Camp Kil- mer. RICHARD BASSETT (Naples) 55S. Pier IS, 8. L. 8 a. ni.. to Camp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
SGT. ALBERT MARNGOLA

Sgt. Albert Maringoia, son of MT. and Mrs. serafino Maringola. e0 River street. has returned home after two years overseas service. He is spending a thirty-day leave with his parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23

A veteran of IS months over seas service in England, France, Germany and Belgium, It. Gaet- ano Russo, son of Mrs. Carmella Russo, 47 Stephen Lane, has re- turned to this country and is spending 6 terminal leave here prior to receiving a status of in- active duty. It. Russo, @ member of the armed forces for four years, served with the Medical Adminis- trative Corps. He is a grauate of Crosby High school and Holy Cross College, and at the time of entering the Army was attending the Hartford Law School. His wife, the former Edith Barbieri, and their son, reside at l59 South Elm street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
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General Motors has ruguBed Co abide hy Che results Of Che U. 8. oovernments fact-flndlng commits sion. At the same time Gen. Mo- tors runs huge newspaper adverts accusing labor unions of attempt. lng to destroy our form Of govern- mentl" Both aides in the Battle of Strikes are trying Co win public opinion When will both sides get around Co supporting the publlc9 By ironing out their differ ences in courts of law instead of punsshlng the public to win their brawlsp rf labor wins, it will take labor several yearsC according to statlsticians to make up what it lost In wages in the past few weeks.
 Tony Pastor's place seehR Q show girl who resembles Lillian Russell, the lovelaest locker of ali stage stars Lucille Simmons says That Chap hasn't beau'd her Co Q dance or anything in months (. The story of how "Pappy" Boylng- ton got his nickname ls a howl Ask anyone who's been ln Che South Pacific war Eones Co teli you. The editor is @ prim--we can't {. Saline Walters lthe Goldwyn Clrl) will wed pr. .Nfred Iluenergardt. Her ex.husband (rlch S. American Cassie Prado) is a patient of her next gr001nl .. The I. c. Farben- industEie common stock went up 26 points on the German stock ex- change. 1t was las on v-E Day and Is now going fer 1Sl to the Germans who lost the war Lost whas war????
 That stateroom scene in "Nellie By" was written for Victor Moore by Eddie Cantor Orson Welles says he is fed up with those items crediting others with the writing of the Man from Mars broadcast. Nobody helped him A Federal prosecutors book on the sedition trials (that are not coming off) will document this fact: That the most intellectual" of the defend- ants has posed as Q white man all AAAo &AeAS AAAC n BAAAAAAAkCG C4aACk who announced her engagement to Q Latin American millionaire" doesn't know (unless she's reading this now) that he not only ain't not got no bux but he also aint got no pesosl Mildred Bailey's preem-night at the Blue Angel was 30 terrific she did six encores and had to leave her cab-to do a sev- enth Joe Scott, our St. Louis reader. wins today's headline spot with this word-wedding: One-word description of a Stork Club barfly: He's very stiffiSticated" Amaz- ing if True Dept: In order to get MGM to lend them Jan Clayton for Show Boat" Rodgers and Ham, merstein agreed to compose two songs for that studio for 4l each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23

Factories in Mexico have in- creased from i36l0 to 2S,5i3 in four years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23

Telephone calls in Norway are still limited to commercial conyer- sations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
Your GI Rights
By DOUGLAS LARSEN NEA Stan Correspondent

Washington, Jan. 23-Problems arising from veterans being placed in their old jobs are the source of the following questions:
 Q. Tn the early part of the var . man in Our plant was transferred tO another city by our company. He was there only a month and was drafted. Last week he returned and sough reinstatement with full sen- iority rights. The local union claims that he is not entitled to his job back because he lost seniority rights when ne transferred. Just what is the law on this point?
 A. A California court was ruled that a veteran does not lose his re- instatement rights even though he had been transferred between com- pany plants.
 Q. When went into the Navy ! was foreman with a construction company. on a permanent basis. When I got out of service . few months ago I told them would like ts have a less strenuous job for awhile. They agreed, and became timekeeper. After a month and a half at that I felt able to become a foreman again and asked to be promoted te my old job. They re- fused. Do I have a legal right to the f0remans' position?
 A. Yes, according to several court decisions on this very point. If you are able to perform the functions of a foreman and there is a non- veteran in the job, it should be yours. You also are entitled te the additional pay lost after the time the company refused to give you your old job back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
Timetable for GIS
 Who Are to Return

Kilmer, LACONIA VICTORY (Ant- werp), 1884. Pier 84, H. R., il a. m., to Camp Kilmer. COSTA RIGA VICTORY Gle Havre), l,530. Pier 84, H. R., 8 a. In., to Camp Kilmer. EXCHEQUER (Le Havre), Pier 4, Bklyn. Army Base, 8 a. Tn.. to Camp Kilmer. KEITH VAWTER. CCasa- blanca), 30, off Rosebank. s. l., 5 a. m., to Fort Hamilton. JONATHAN EDWARDS and M. M. GUHIN de- layed.
 AT NEWPORT NEws-JERE- MIAH BLACK. 25.
 AT LOS ANGELES-CECIL (Ma- nilaO, i,l66.
 AT SAN DIEGO-Destroyer Es- corts HANNA, CROSS, CONNOLLY and HEYLINGER, 45.
 AT SAN FRANCISCO-McGint 76. ALVIN COCKRELL. 72. French. 65. THADDEUS PARKER, 6l. J. L.. WILLIAMSON, 52.
 AT SEATTLE-SEA DEVIL (Yokohama), 2,l0i.
 DUE TOMORROW
 AT NEW YORK-WHEATON VICTORY Le Havre), l,5is, incl. 603d AAA Bn., l96th Gen. Hosp. SAMUEL ADAMS CMarsellel, 597, incl. tooth Sig. Co. Serv. Co. and Cannon Co. of 398th Inf. Reg. MUHLENBURG (Marseille), 4o0, of 397th and 398th Inf. Kegs. of tooth Inf. Div. PURSUER Southampton 46e, incl. 306th and 4l8th MP Es- cort Guard Cos. BARENY KIRSCH- BAUM (Antwerp), 5s. FORT ROY AL (Antwerp), 4e. RUFUS CHoATE (Swansea), %. NORTHEASTERN VICTORY (Calcutta). 24.
 European RedepIoyment Table
 FRANKFURT, Jan. 22-(UP)- Yesterdays redeployment schedule: tooth Infantry Division. 2d Armor- ed Division, 04th and iD0th General Hospital, 4Osth Field Artillery Group 6O2d Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battal- ion and 43d Anti-Aircraft Automa- tic weapons Battalion: On high seas.
 94th Infantry Division: Major portion on high seas, remainder awaiting shipment at Le Havre.
 Miscellaneous troops sailed yes' terday from Bremen.
 Troops cleared between noon Jan. 2i and noon Jan. 22: Antwerp, b7o; Bremen. I.l09; Le Hayre. i,54s; Mar seilles. 2,676; United Kingdom, l4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23

Talk abOut revealing contrasts:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23

United Press has assigned Robert Musel to London again-but he will hop to Spain for "page one stuff, That's double-talk for the revolu- ton Franco will start with the ma chine guns our country just sold Spain and which arrived at Bar cclona on two American ships (from Italy2) with considerable other U. s. arms Boy, what 6 short peace that was!
Evening star., 1946-12-08
MINERS Rejoice at Shaking Off
Prospect Of Black Christmas

Operators Association. said most OF
the mines in his field would be IL,
position to start producing by the
first of next week.
Sooner the Better"
From UNIV District Is, compris-
ing Colorado and New Mexico, came
word from President Frank Hefferly
that, "The sooner the miners gel
back to work the better" Operators
also expected nearly full operation
by Monday.
President William Blizzard oil
UNIV District II in West Virginia
predicted most of the miners would
return Monday and said large num-
bers already had been notified
through his Office.
At Springfield, ILL.,, UNIV State
President Hugh White, spokesman
for more than 10000 Illinois UNIV
members, said: "Of course the min
ers will respect the order. Lewis die
the only wise thing to do under the
circumstances
al IlltCdkU, rTGu .. Wuk6y, S6CTe-
tary of the Illinois Coal Operators
Association, said, I'VE are very
happy the strike is over for the good
Of the country" He said the AFI..
manned mines were ready fol
operations Immediately.
Progressives at Work.
Some coal had been mined in Hi.
nois by the $4,000 members claimed
by the Independent Progressive
Mine Workers, who continued al
work during the strike.
Sam Caddy, Lexington, KY, presi-
dent Of UNIV District 80, said hi
believed most mines in that ares
could be operating Monday morning
II miners get official word in time
The district, in eastern Kentucky
employees 1880 of the States 50,.
600 UNIV workers.
E. S. Price. superintendent of the
Inland Steel Mine at Wheelwright
w. Va. said miners seemed quite
relieved" at the turn of events.
In Cincinnati r. E. Howe, presi.
dent Of Appalachian Goals, Ipc., ont
Of the largest. coal marketing agen.
cies in the Nation. said the end ol
Of the strike docs not mean ths
fuel supply suddenly has become
plentiful"
when this strike started, th'
Evening star., 1946-12-08
Tension Eases In Oakland; !;
Store Strike Continues
by the Assoeioisd Press

| OAKLAND, Calf, Dec. TEN
sion eased today in the Oakland
metropolitan area, crippled for two
and q half days this week by a
general strike Of AFL unions.
City Manager John F. Hassler said
E"the situation clarified greatly over
night" as union leaders and police
imposed restraints on picket lines.
Mr.. Hassler acknowledged, though,
that an impasse continued over
efforts to bring about a settlement
of the original cause of the general
strike affecting 1000, 900 residents
of the East Bay. This was the dis
pute between the AFL clerks union
and two downtown retail stores,
Kahn's Department Store and
Hastings.
+ Clerks picket lines were sup
plemented today by pickets belong
ing to unions of the AFL Building
Trades Council, protesting alleged
use Of nonunion labor in construct
ing an escalator in Kahn's.
AS Christmas shoppers again re-
turned to downtown streets in holi-
day number, picket lines before the
two struck stores made no effort
to block entrances.