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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
NAM. Lobby Aqoinst OPA BitterIyHit
Business Group RevoIts to Urge Price Controls

Washington, April 25-(UP)-A group of independent businessmen revolted today against efforts of big business to kill O.P-A.
 Organized into a new Council of American Business, they charged that the National Association of Manufacturers lobby against O.P.A. was "a national scandal"
 They wrote Senators to extend O,P,A, without @ change. And they telegraphed President Truman to veto any amendment-crippled OF. A. bill such aS the one passed by the House.
 Big Business Assailed
 The organization, claiming mem- bers in scores" of businesses throughout the nation, said big business opposition to O.P.A. was based on a philosophy of greed" It said N.AM.'s weasel worded sta- tistics are a deliberate distortion" of the feelings of American bus iness toward OP.A. These feelings said the Council, have been mis- represented consistently"
 It complained that NAM. adver- tisements claimed that 97 percent of "a representative cross-section" of its own members opposed OP.A., but that figures were passed off to represent the views of all business.
 The NAM. is urging removal of all controls of manufactured goods by June 90. NAM. president Rob- ert Wason told the Senate Bank ing Committee earlier this week that O.P.A. was retarding reconver- sion and was itself lone of the most powerful and infationary for- ces in this country today"
 Rap House Action
 The Council said the amend ment-riddled O.P.A. extension bill passed by the House would lead tc runaway imitation and '.if we have one more great boom -aIld- bust cycle, independent private enc terprise will be wiped out beyond recall"
 "Our membership, cutting across all but the heaviest industries, is united in its desire to endure what ever annoyances. postponements and difficulties are necessary (un- der O.P.A.) until the increase in production, all across the board, re- stores true competition as the rule of business" the Council wrote to Senators.
 "AS businessmen. we, of course, chafe under regulation" the Coun- ell continued. But we accept regul- ation in the interest of the larger objective of keeping our chance to carry on the private enterprise sys- tenn" '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
OPA to Raise Shoe Prices

Washington, April 25-CUP)-The OPA is planning to increase prices of low-coSt shoes in an effort to spur production in the less-expen- sive lines, it was learned today.
 The plan now under discussion with the industry is aimed at re- storing the 1942 proportion of pro- duction in the various shoe lines, but with somewhat higher prices for the lower-priced footwear. OPA believes that if manufactur- CTS are assured higher profit on the more popular priced shoes, they will increase production at the ex- pense of the expensive styles.
 Shoe production is now 42.O0O. 900 pairs a month. highest in history, but OPA wants to concentrate more Of the output in the lower-priced lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
Durocher Acquitted .ByJury
 n Dodser Fans,
 One Non-oddiet
 Return Verdict

New York, April 25 - (UP) Leo Durocher, fiery and loquacious man. ager of the Brooklyn Dodgers was acquitted today on a charge of sec- ond degree assault which arose out of a dispute with a fan at Ebbets Field.
 Joseph Moore, a special patrolman at Ebbets Field, also was found not guilty by ydry of il Dodger fans and non-baseball addict.
 The jury deliberated 36 minutes
 Accused of Assaulting
 They had been accused of strik- ing John Christian, a war veteran who used to go to Ebbets Field three or four times week to heckle Them Buns" He charged that Du- rocher ana Moore took him under the stands during night game be- tween the Dodgers and Philadel- phia on June sand beat him with a blackjack and Durocher also hit him with his fists.
 Conviction on the second degree pssaustNoharse would have carried a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a sl,000 fine. Conviction also probably would have meant the end of Durocher's colorful baseball career for only once in the history of organized baseball has & convicted felon been permitted to play the game. That player was Alabama Pitts, who was granted special permission to play after serving a term in Sing Sing Prison for robbery.
 Under baseball law, the matter would have been up to Commis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
g 4 Foreign Ministers Commence Work on Peace Treatiss
RuSsia May Yield On Trieste Issue;
 Differences Ease

Paris, April 25-- The Big 4" foreign ministers assembled today for peace treaty talks with signs that Rus sa may be preparing to yield the thOrny Trieste issue and that Britain is opposed to any common front against the Soviet.
 The ministers deputies opened proceedings with pre- paratOry meeting at Luxembourg Palace prior to the first full dress session at p. m. (11 a. m. EST).
 Indications that British foreign policy has taken new tack in London dispatches concden with the arrival Rn Paris of Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. i FavOrs COnciatOry Line
 Bevn who has been in the forefront repeated disputes with Foreign Minister " M Mootov said to favor substantially concatory line toward the Soviet than 1s being taken by Secretary of State James Byrnes
 It appeared that Bevn may be hopeful of assuming the role of middle mediator between the cashing Amer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
Region Egg Output
 Million More
 Are Produced

Boston, April %-(UP)-A mil lion more eggs were produced ir New England last month than ir March, l945, but production was percent below the March, 1914 total the New England Crop Reporting Service said today.
 Last month PAT, 7,0O0. 900 eggs were produced as compared with 246, ,000,- 900 in March 1945 and 262,000, ,00C in March 1914.
 The average number of layers or New England farms last month was 12,749,O00 are compared with l2,693 GOO in March, 1945 and 13,- 827 900 in March, 1914. Average pro- duction rate last month was 19.Sl eggs a layer as compared with 19.SS in March, 1945.
 During the first three months this year the aggregate production was 693, 3,0O0, 900 eggs as compared with 6SS 100000 in the correspond ing 1945 period.
 Commercial hatcheries in New England produced 13,548,O0O chick; last Month, 8 percent below the output of 14,6S2,OOO in March, 1S45
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
Tenont.FiIes Tres passing, $10,00O Suit
 Landlord Jailed
 For Endongering
 HeaIth of Minors

Marshal H. Van Deusen of Wol- colt today instituted Si0,000 Sup erior Court action against his land- lord, Morris A. Relyea of Wolcott, who will be ararigned tonight in Wolcott Town Court as the result of landlord-tenant dispute.
 Relyea was arrested Saturday night after Van Deusen complained to'police that the landlord was for- cibly evicting him by removing doors and windows from the house. He was released under @ $1 900 bond pending arraignment tonight on a charge of endangering the health of minor children.
 To Be Returned Soon
 Service of the Sl0O00 trespaSS complaint, which was drawn up by Attorneys Edward Mascolo and Francis Feeley, was made today by Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis, and the case will be returned to court shortly.
 The tenant was formerly owner of the one-family house on Munson Road involved in the incident. The partleS agreed at Cne JlIne or Sale, eight months ago, that Van Deusen would vacate 1t by April IS. The eviction action of the landlord came April IS.
 In the complaint, the plaintiff claims the defendant wilfully and forcibly did the following things on that day: removed the front and rear doors, removed the windows, destroyed the electric wires, cut off the water supply, and sealed off the cellar.
 Complained to Police
 Van Deusen complained to police that he, his wife, and their four children had to seek shelter with a neighbor after the landlord started the eviction"
 An attachment of $i0,O00 has been made against the landlord in connection with the suit,
 It has.bserr reported that eviction proceedings have been started by the landlord against the tenant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
Bakers Warned
 Foil 10 Reduce
 Pastries Output

Washington, April 26 - (UP) - The Government is prepared to crack down on the country's bakers unless they cc- operate whole e-heartediy in the emergency four conservation pros gram, 1t was learned today.
 The Government already has rec ceived Q few complaints that bakers are absorbing the entire 2S percent cut in their flour supplies in their bread production instead of making proportionate cuts both in bread and more profitable pies and cakes.
 If the situation becomes wide- spread, 1t was said, the Government will step in with a remedial amend ment to War Food Order No. l. It would tell bakers specifically how much of their available flour supply must be used for bread and how much for pastries.
 Anderson Tours Midwest
 The disclosure came as Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson Continued Page 0-(BAKERS)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
 Refunding Tox Means
 Special Session
 Of Tex Review
 BooTd Vented

A means of refunding over- payments on tax bills is sought by the city in it's pro- posed Validating Act now on the agenda of the pending Special 6es- sion Of the Legislature. The move was revealed today in Q joint state- ment Issued by Corporation CouI- sel Maurice T. Healey and Special Assistant William 3. Fitzgerald.
 Concurring with this action,. the proposed act seeks special session of the Waterbury Board of Tax Re- view to be held from June 1 to June %, ie46 at which time all written appeals filed with the assessor be- fore Feb. 1, lo46 and not heard, may be reviewed together with the appeals of all persons who made but token appearances before the board.
 Announcement of the proposed acts details followed closely upon th9 announcement of the Council of Community Clubs that the late ter had retained Attorney William II. Blodgett, Winsted, former State bhA COInEHAB5lOIlEE, O AbblSb Ak JAAg Councils opposition to the Validat- ing Act. The Council has expressed full opposition to the proposed measure and had urged taxpayerB to pay taxes only under protest to avoid what they term payment Of taxes of questioned validity"
 Affirmation Sought
 Section 2 of the Validating Act seeks affirmation of the Feb. {, res- olutioM of the Board of Aldermen asking that Gov. R. Y. Baldwin cali e special session for purposes of exc tending the hearings of the Tax Res view Board that 4,600 appeals may be heard in entirety.
 Other sections of the propose measure seeks corrections Of oEnis- sionS concerning "technicap provi- sIons which the act declares at0 have no direct application to the existing situation" in Waterbury, Also provided for are corrections oa certain conflicts betWNen pFcvl. sioI1s of the ao-calied Asbessor BiB under which Asseksor Aldro Jenks was appointed, and the provisions of another act amending the Char ter; also additional fees for the TAx Review Board members for Continued Page e-tCTTY)
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Court Clears 0ttowo
 Evidence Lacking
 To Convict Mon

Ottawa, April 25 = (UP) - pr. David Shugar, 30, scientist and former naval lieutenant, was cleared today in police court of charges that he acted as a spy for the Russian government in Canada.
 The charges were ordered dis missed by Magistrate Glen Strike because of insufficient evidence. His acquittal was the. first among the IA persons rounded-up by the Can adian government for alleged leak age of atomic energy, radar and de- fenSe secrets to Soviet agents.
 One person has been convicted of espionage; nine, including Fred Rose, Communist member of parli- ament, have been committed for trial; one is going to be committed for trial. Three others remain to be heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25

44AkAA t4AC JACo4oN4AbAAA OsSeA q e@bseS over year ago.
 Mir. Truman, who has been cruis- ang aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg, left the vessel at Quantico. Va, before noon and mo- tored to the White House. Mrs. Truman and their daughter. Mar garet will accompany him to the services.
 The Truman family will sit alone in the front pew of the vaulted nave of Washington Cathedral for the solemn Episcopal ritual hegin- ming at 2 D. m. The closed casket, draped in a black pail. will rest a few feet forward at the intersec- ton Of the arms of the Cross tnat fuSms the Cathedrals basic design.
 More than 250o friends from ell walks of life we're expected Co tl1ronR the unfinished Gothic cathe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25

dral to honor Stone. who died Monday only 8 few hours after he was stricken on the Supreme Court bench. The mourners will include one Jf the largest gatherings of ot- ficlal dignitaries since the death Of President Roosevelt last April.
 Symbolic of Stones death the day after Easter. the nlourners will sing a receSsional hymn as the casket is borne from the church by uni- form.d Supreme Court guards: "The three sad days are quickly sped, He rises glorious from the dead;
 All glory to our risen headl
 Allelulal Alleluial Alleluial"
 Historic Rock Creek cemetery on the outskirts of Washington was chosen as the last resting place ol the chief justice. The burial service will be private.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25

rector of Trinity Church, was to preside as the voluntary citizens group met late this afternoon. The Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony, pastor of the First Congregational Church, has been named chairman of a subcommittee which will invite ad- ditional citizens to join the peace seeking group.
 John J, Mankowski, member Of the M.MS.W. executive board, said today he has received no further Continued Page 9-(C. I. O.
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afternoon at the City Hall to ex- plore the possibilities of helping to effect c settlement.
 Members Of the Scovill Brass Workers Union, Local 569 of the C.I.O. International Union Of Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers tomorrow night will take action on an appeal for financial aid to the 4 B.C. strik. CTS. Reid Robinson, International M.MS.W. president, has proposed that Scovill unionites contribute to the A.BC. strike fund the IS l-2 cent wage increase they recently won after their strike. The appeal will be submitted to the Scovill membership through Edward F. Birmingham, president of the local
 Further action in support of the A.B.C. strikers is also expected to De taken by the Chase Local 565 of the MM.S.W., which recently ended It's strike after winning an l8 leg cent hourly increases. ..,t..'
 Backing for the AB.C. strikers also will be sought from all other CLIO. locals in Waterbury and in the Naugatuck Valley area.
 The Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25


 an inquiry.
 This development. which threat ened earlier prospects for Security Council unanimity on this contro. versial issue, came on the first aa- niversary of the San FrAncisco Con. ference where the LIN Charter was drafted. .+
 France will have Q chance late today to reveal whether she intends to press her desire to prohibit committee Investigating Spain from visiting either that country or southern France. The Council meets ct 3 p. m. EST, to resume debate on the Australian proposal for an investigation of the Franco regime to determine whether 1t threatens world peace.
 For most of the last 24 hours 1t was thought that France was seek. ing advance agreement on clarifying amendments to the Australian pro. posal which would guarantee-at last-a unanimous Council vote,
 But early today 1t was revealed that French delegate Henri Bonnet, who conferred privately with most of the Council delegates yesterday, was trying to get support for an amendment which would anchor the Investigating committee to New York where it would examine state- ments and documents on Spain sub- mitted to it.
 Council quarters attributed French desires to keep the investigating committee here and, specifically out if France to two factors: CD the presence of thousands of Spanish Republicans in southern France; (2) the fear that the French gov ernment might be embarrassed by the pressure tactics of leftis' French parties on the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25

'"roday Communism as politics | big politics." she said. with back ing from wealthy persons in the nation who have provided them with millions Of dollars. not reallsine what these Communists actually mean to do."
 She said the Communist nogr. ment was the greatest game ths history of America ever has ssen for a ''prizs-the control of 1Ae riches. the government and the rSas pie of the greatest nation hlsEofS ever saw"
 At the same time she ufaN1 As conference Co maintain vinllances against 1hese enAf
 who would fHkt E loot and enslapE a4 aH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
Validating Act Drawn
Cigaret Price Rise Appr0Ued

Washington, April 25-(UP)- The price of cigarets today went up one-half cent for each pack age sold in lots of two or more packs.
 An O.P.A. order permitting the increase provided that prices on single package must remain the same, except for those sold through vending machines. The price on these may go up a full cent for pack.
 The O.P.A. said the increase was justified by higher produc- ton costs. Ceilings on cigarets have been limited to the highest price each dealer charged in March, 1942.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
BULLETIN

London, April 25-(UP)- The Government announced today that Britain's standard tw0-pOund loaf of bread will be reduced to a pound and three-quarters and that beer production will be cut to 90 percent of the pre-war figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
BALDWIN CLOSES

Hartford, April 25-(UP)-An or- der of Gov. Baldwin today closed all public and private woodlands because of the dangers of fire.
 The Governor said that lass than an inch of rain had fallen in the past four weeks, more than TOO for est fires had been reported since March l and that In view of the extremely hazardous" conditions, the forests would remain slosed un- ti; "the present emergency is end- eo".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25

can and Soviet Viewpoints the postwar European settle ment
 Byrnes was keeping his own views strictly to himself Apparently hopeful of first getting indication of the trend of Soviet opinion from Molotov.
 How much progress has been made by subcommittee of experts studying the Trieste issue not known spe officially But there indications that Russia which has supported Yugosavias demands for the key Adratc port may be swinging around to the view which favors allowing Italy to retain Trieste possibly under some form of internationalization.
 Could Remove Major Barrier
 An agreement on Trieste would remove major stum-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
Today,s Forecast

Boston, April 25.-(UP)- Weather forecast:-
 Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island-Cloudy with occasional light rain tonight. Friday clearing. Little change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
C.LO. Marshals Union
 Aid for ARC. Strikers
By RAYMOND ,. FITZPATRICK

The CLIO. today began marshaing all possible union support behind American Brass Company strikers Mean time Citizens Committee prepared to meet at o'clock this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
Asks Vigilance
Bay State SoLon Warns -Of Red 7hreat to U. s.

Boston, April 25-(UP)-U.S S. Rep Edith N. Rogers R Mass said today that hundreds of thousands of Com munist in the United States trying to overthrow the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
Seek Restrictions
- Seek Restrictions France to Fight Aussie Proposal On Franco Spain

New York April 25-(UP)-The Australian plan for a United Nations investigation of Franco Spain coded today with surprise French effort to restrict the scope of such
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-25
Cruise Interrupted
President, Dignitanies Attend Stones Funeral

Washington, April 5-(UP)-President Truman re- turned to the Capitol today to attend funeral services for Chief Justice Harlan Fske Stone the man who administered
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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-04-25
+ tuberculosis
League Elects

At the annual meeting OF the
Benton County tuberculosis league
at Benton City April 18th the
following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. j. c. Pratt; LIST
vice-president, Mrs. E. J. Brand;
End vice-president, Mrs. c: H.
Smith: secretary, Mrs. I. M. Hart
man; treasurer, Mrs. George Bast-
len.
Mrs. Robert Johanson resigned
as executive secretary and Mrs.
James Dickinson was elected.
Mrs. Robert Johanson and Mrs
w. A. DeGood were elected on
the executive board.
Mrs. ]. c. Pratt and Mrs. j.
r. Ayers are members of the state
board of directors.
Reports of various officers and
the adoption of the budget were
also taken care of. The Christmas
Seal sale total is $3,9l3.88.
Mrs. E. J. Brand, Mrs. ]. B
Slaugenhaupt, Mrs. A. H. Settler
Mrs. James Dickinson and Mrs
]. R. Ayers attended the meeting
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-04-25
Finley Notes

Mr., and Mrs. j. c. Fredericks
and daughter returned from San
Diego California, April IL. Mr..
Fredericks received his discharge
from the navy there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Fredericks
entertained at a birthday dinner
| in honor of Albert Piert, Saturday.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Dudley Warder of Richland, and
Mr.. and Mrss Lloyd Donnally and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Piert.
Mr.. and Mrs Jake Adams were
Sunday evening visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Stineete
of Hover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Sherry and
Mrs. Howard Munson were dinner
guests at the Austin Schubert
home on Easter Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sherry
moved Sunday to their new home
on the river road.
Mrs. Kyle Allen entered the
Pasco hospital Friday evening
with broncial pneumonia.
Little Gary Piert, two year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Piert
was taken to the Pasco hospital
Saturday night seriously i'll.
Rev. Clark Smith made a BUSH
ness trip to the Dalles Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Irene Hughes and sons
Gordon and Bobby, made trip
to Anat0ne on. Sunday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-04-25

sFaye. back to the screen. This is a
thrilling story that, according to
advance information, tops "Lau-
RAJ. Two more favorites, Dana
Andrews and Linda Darnell are
starred. Charles Bickford and
John Carradine head the featured
players. A sports reel Running
the Team" a cartoon "Scrappily
Married" and News completes the
Benton Sunday and Monday pro-
gram. ...
Speaking of stars, the Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday pro-
gram will be loaded to the hilt
with top names of Hollywood
Ginger Rogers, Lana Turner, Wal
ter Pidgeon . and the answer to
| a maiden's dream Van johnson!
Yep! they will all be at the
Benton in weekend at the Wal
dorf'' which will also feature Ed
ward Arnold and Xavier Cugat
and his Orchestra.
The Roxy again presents an all
Western program for Friday-Sat-
Iurday dual bill. It leads off with
Rod Cameron, the ''boy friend" of
the Frontier Gal" bringing the
screen new. action, western style.
Eddie Drew, Fuzzy Knight and
Jennifer Holt assist Cameron. The
second feature brings two favor
| its, Wild Bill Elliott, the Red Ry-
der of the movies and Gabby
Hayes in Mojave Firebrand. This
is another thrilling gun-slinging
action feature that will make you
stand up and shout. The serial,
who's Guilty" and latest news
completes the Friday and Satur-
day Roxy program.
Sunday, the Roxy brings the
fabulous story of a fabulous guy
with Cary Grant and Janet Blair
in "Once Upon a Time. :" You
are in for loads Of. fun and laughs
when things start happening to
this grand and glorious group.
The Roxy will again present the
ever-popular Cartoon Carnival"
at the First Sunday performance
only. A featurette 40 Girls and
a Band" and the News will round
out the Roxy Sunday program.