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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-09-27
Wesi's S First
Homestead Is
New Memorial
BY TIM PARKER
AP NeWsfeature

Beatrice, Neb.-The nations
first homestead is going to be-
come a memorial to the thous-
ands of pioneers who almost
century ago answered the call
of free land"
The first claim under the
Homestead Act of l862-by
which the government gave away
an acreage nearly equivalent in
size to the states OF Texas and
Louisiana was filled by Dam
iel Freeman.
The young Union soldier had
picked out a 16o-acre plot 3la
miles northwest of Beatrice,
and planned to file his claim
on the morning of Jan. l, 1863,
when the Homestead Act went
into effect.
How He Beat Rush
But the night before he was
ordered to proceed to st. Louis.
He hunted up a land office, and
learned the officials were at
tending a dance. The anxious
young soldier went to the dance
and sought out an assistant land
registrar and persuaded him to.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-09-27

The sleeping sponge was the
major anesthetic of the Middle
Ages. The fumes of juices Of
soporific plants. on sea-sponge,
were inhaled by the patient and
were supposed to make him un-
conscious to surgical pain.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-09-27

The log cabins first sppear-
anee in North America was in
1888, when members Of the Swe-
dish West India Company set
up trading post and village
at Delaware Bay.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-09-27

college.
Now w. M. Wcoton, president
of Lcckyear's Business College
and c. c. Robinson, principal of
Mechanic Arts High School, tes-
tify to the poiiceman's prowrss
in job getting for the other fel-
low.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-09-27

The white or Irish potato is
believed to have originated in
South America.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-09-27

John Banyan was born at Els
tow, England. in 1923.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27

that HeAry oa entering eAe SlatloA s'hela back and otfeged Q peS ne any amount og monies Co say tnAe I had made a mistake ln tet0lslicass ton" Palmer states "IAis [ retaSea Co oo and t.eagyS appreAeasiea Wes completed,"
 FaoOd states that he became a policeman Ca May, t0ss, and haS served continuously except tor the period Ae was in the Army. trolA November, tesa, to Nopemoef, tste,
 leaFy was returned to oonnecta~ cut March 1, and began to serve a 10 tO ls year sentence At WethesS- Held for his conviction tn the Waterbury conspiracy case.
 The two applications for the re~ ward had been expected here Tor several weeks. Both applicants tn- dicated intentions, shortly after teary's Identification, tO claim the e9o0o,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
Byrnes
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Ccontlnued from Page D the United states,
 Speaking Ca his soft, South Caro- Ina drawl, pyrnes slugged it out toe.to.toe with ufomyko ln the carly rounds of the Iran light,
 Battling to get fran's representa- tive on opportunity to be heard be. fore the council, Byrnes tartly told the other 10 meinbeFS;
 "lIe can hear everybody speak for e government, but he can't speak for hls own government"
 Offers Them Chance
 At another point, ne said;
 "Every non.member of the Coun- ell will be interested to know wheth- CT lt is quite 50 difficult ever to get its case presented to the Security Council We can't do that. We must give them a chance to be heard"
 When Egypts representative made a proposal--not Immediately in the form of a motion--to Invite 1ran's Ambassador Hussein Ala to make e statement to the Council on behalf of his government, Byrnes snapped:
 "ff he does not wish to make the motion, then I will make the moe ton"
 The Egyptian said okay-he would call 1t motion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
THE WATERBURY DEMOCRAT WATERDU CONN., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, SlO

and Eisenhower can make a persua. slye argument along those lines, Inc public knows very llttle about that because the team hes never made 6 public appearance. The Senate commitloes decision to hold public hearings may put the Aluminium ton team on the stage,
 Unless Mir. Truman decides that they should appear and talk frankly to the committee and the public, the chances are that the hearings before the Senate Military Affairs Committee will 60 against the re. uuested i2 months extension of selective Service.
 A draft law Is conceded to be about as unpopular as any Congress could pass. Elections are coming up this year and statesmen are reluc. tant Co face the nelghbors back home after voting Co pat young Johnny in the Army. And they won't vote to draft anyone unless the Ad- ministratlon convlnces the people lt must be done,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
Droft

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 mind to order a fortnight's hearings before coming to a decision on ApFl 9. If Congress balks at one year : extension of the draft, it VII pc repudiating the advice Of Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, Secretary of War Robert P, Patterson ana Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower Cniei of Staff.
 All three have appeared in secret meetings of the Senate ana House Military Affairs Committees. Fat" terson and Eisenhower have made public appearances. But the Aa- ministration never has lined up iIs top diplomatic and foreign relations spokesmen for a joint simple and detailed explanation to the pubic of the Seleetive Service problem and its relationship to foreign policy
 Do Not See War With Russia
 Th,re is no war-wtth-Russia angle to the Administrations ex- planation. although the Communist elamor against extension oI the draft law Is that 1t would damage relations with the Soviet Union and lead to war. On the contrary, Ad- ministratlon sp0keSnen do not ne- lleve we are tumhling head over heels into World War III.
 They do not believe we are m any immediate danger of war with Rus- sla. But Selective Service extension Is tied tightly to our foreign rela- tions and our commitments arising out of the war just ended.
 There are left wing protests that President Truman wants to continue the draft so he can push the Rus sians around, A more reasonable explanation with official backing is that the Administration wants mlli- tary strength sufficient tO inspire respect among our equals and ccn- fidence among the little fellows Of the world, We made lot of cona- lnitments during and just after the end of World War n, We undertook to do certain things in agreement with our allies,
 Both Views Dangerous
 The Administration feels seriously but has not yet explained it t0 the public-that we cannot fulfin those condiments without continu- ing Selective Service. Furthermore, it is argued that weakness as well as an armament race could cause trouble.
 The team Of Byrnes. Patterson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
James F. Cunningham, DieS-RiteS Friday
 Patent Button EmplOye, Father of
 Two School Teachers, Succumbs
 After Two Weeks Illness

James Francis Cunningham of iS5 West Main street, died at the Waterbury Hospital last night after e two weeks Illness. A native of laccma, Md, he was a well known resident Of this city, Mir. Cunning. ham was employed at the Patent Button Company for years. nc was 0 communicant Of the Immaculate Conception Church and a member of the Holy Name Society.
 Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth CBannon) Cunningham, one son, James, this city; five daughters, Anna, Q teacher at Woodrow wil- son school Margaret, Q teacher at Russell School, Mary, recently dis- charged from the Army Nurse Corps. and Mrs. Roger Conner all of this city, and Mrs, George Good rich Of Utica, N Y.; one brother Hugh Cunningham, this city; four sisters, Mrs. William Dwyer and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
NOTICE

DISTRICT Of WATERBcRY, sFs
 PROBATE COURT, March zgtss
 A. D. 1886. ESTATE of ANTONIO
 GGARgHO, late Of Waterbury, aH
 said District, deceased,
 Upon the application of LDCsA GEARGGO, praying that letters ot administration may be granted o0 said Estate, as per appl lieaftoR oR Gle more fully appears. it se
 ORDERED, That said applieatle9 be beard and 6eteFpalpeG af ne Probate Of6ee tp Waterbury, l9 said District, 0p the End day 0k April A. D. leee at aeso9 01eioek i'd the forenoon fstsp1ag1 Tlpege and that potlee be given of fas peDdeBey Of said pifeafEeH,. asa tbe time and place 0f bearing tberes on by pBbDisbiDg fbe zane oBe pH9e iH some BewepspAF bagsDg q elFg eglataoB iR said DistFlef, also ev leaving witb or by gnailipg i9 Fegs istered letters, postage grepelg trps1 Waterbury, . copy Of fb1g oF9eg Eg all parties interested and resieeaH without the Probate District gk Waterbury on or before fhe &stW day Of March leee,
 JOHN Z. HOWARD, s.2g-at clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
NOTICE

STATE Of CONNECTICUT, DISs TRIcT Of WATERBURY. ss. PRO BATE COURT. March zeth, lsse, ESTATE Of BLAZIEJUE, afkfax BLSAZTEJEG K. ZgESCGs, late gk the town Of Waterbury, 5n said district, deceased.
 me Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury. hatb limited and allowed six monfhs from the oafe hereof for the creditors Of sad estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect fo present their accounts, properly sf~ tested, within said time, wiD be dsbarre6 a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are Fequests ed to make immediate payment t9 ATTY. CLARENCE v. BALASDA,
 Administrator ss3 Bank Street,
 Waterbury, Conn,
 Per order Of Court
 Attest;
 s-a5-st cIerA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
Special

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 Flood in his court papers, states that Leary "regained self-confldence and appeared convincing and CO., operative" shortly after he was stopped by the officer and Palmer in a Chicago parking lot.
 He possessed qualities of distinc- ton and education which indicated that a false accusation might be costly" the officer states.
 officer Flood indicates that he was doubtful as to the true identity of James Donovan" the name Leary gave, until they were on their way to the police station in Leary's car, with Leary driving.
 Say Leary Thought Hard
 ''I directed LeaTy to turn left at the next corner" Flood states. He failed to hear me and I repeated. After driving several more blocks I again informed Leary to turn: again he did not hear me. Knowing there was nothing wrong with his hearing during our previous con- versation I now realized this man was thinking exceptionally hard, and for the first time believed he was Dan Leary."
 Describing the alleged attempt Of Leary to escape. Flood states. On entering the police station, Leary broke and ran outside and conttn- ued running for about 200 feet. At this point I caught him and re- turned him to the station"
 Flood describes in detail the events that took place from the time Palmer approached him at the corner of Monroe Street and Michigan Avenue in Chicago to the time Leary admitted his identity the following day.
 In speaking of Palmer, the police officer states that Palmer told him about the Leary case as they fol- lowed the former comptroller down the street. He said he had not seen Leary in six years. that he had very little association with him during his life. but that he believed the man in question to resemble Leary.
 No Mention of Acquaintance
 Palmer in his application makes no mention of his former acquaint- ance with the former city official. who at one time was his business associate.
 The two applicants differ as to the time of the arrest. Palmer puts it at ?. m.. Chicago time. while the officer states the incident occurred at l:l5 ?. m.
 Palmer states he saw and recog- nized Leary as Leary was walking south on Michigan Avenue and as he. Palmer. was driving south. After parking at the curb and let- ting him walk by me three different times, I was positive in my identi- ficatiOn and summoned a police of- ficer and explained my suspicious and asked him to apprehend Leary," the application states.
 Palmer continues, Due to the fact that Leary was well-dressed and gave the appearance of being the average business man of Chic ago, the officer was reluctant to make any accusation but on my in- sistence we all three went to the Chicago police headquarters.
 The former Waterburian states
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27

and other taxpayers win suffer Sr. reparable injury" as a result of the rate Of Ss.eS based on the new as- sessments.
 A denial also is made Oe the newspapers claim that since the imposition Of the taz( the assessor has estimated the actual value of the assessments to be $9S2, ,saS. .eee. ne. The city also disagrees with the plaintiffs on the figures given Of the total amount estimated to oe raised to meet the appropriations.
 Tn admitting faetual information contained ia the complain, the city takes issue with the plaintiffs for failing to quote charter provisions In their entirety. 1t states that statements made ia the complaint contain only part Of the provisions.
 LIacls Fall Facts
 The city states it does not have sufficient knowledge of a claim that the plaintiffs are all residents and taxpayers of the defendant city and have instituted this action for S9sem- selves and ln behalf os all other taxpayers," and leaves that allega- tion to proof by the plaintiffs. Is also states it does not have knowl- edge that the rate Of 2s.75 mills will produce considerably more funds than are necessary for badge- tary requirements, as claimed h the complaint.
 The answer was filed by Cogpor- ation Counsel Maurice T. Eealey. Assistant Corporation Counsel John Mebrino. and Attorney William B. Fitzgerald, special city counsel in the tax suits.
 1t is expected that the case will be claimed for a hearing shortly after the court completes its crim- inal term. The criminal session will open next Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
Knights
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A pilgrimage to the grave of Father Mc0lvney where Q fi0ral wreath win be placed win climax tho oSs serVance. Thro0rhout the United states, canada, Alaska and Hawai-, Knights of Columbus counciis are presently observing EounderS week A special radio broadcast was heard yesterday over station WATR ia connection with the event.
 Although pilerimages have been held ln the past by Knights Of Columbus from all parts of the country Go Father Mcoivney's 8 grave. next Sundays visit by fourth degree members win be the nrSt organized ln the 8 years history Of Bishop oReilly Assembly. Brief addresses win be made. The Rev. George Reilley, friar of the assem- bly, win conduct special services.
 Plans for Sundays tribute were made yesterday at a meeting of the assembly. The Rev. Bradford Col. ton, assistant pastor of Sacred Heart Church, addressed the meet ing on ''The Mysteries Of Heaven" !" Thirty-flye new members were formally accepted. It was an~ nounced that the fourth degree ritual would be exempllned in New Haven on May 5 and that Water bury will have large representa- ton ia the State class now being formed.
 On April 6 Bishop oReilly As- sembly will formally celebrate it's seth anniversary. A committee headed by Charles F. Melville will make the necessary arrangements for an appropriate observance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT. DkS- TRTCT of WATERBURY, ss- PR0s RATE COURT. March @2nd. 1sAs. ESTATE of HATTIE MERRk- MAN, late of she town Of Water bury, in said district. deceased. The Court of Probate for the Dsss trict of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the aa-e hereof for the creditors of said estate Co exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect toa present their accounts. propeRay2 atsessed. within said time. will be- debarred a recovery All personsl indebted to said estate are reQaekt-' ed Co make immediate payment t0 JENNIE NERRIMAS BROWN.
 AaminsstrafrfH. @ SpraRue Street. Waterbury. ConnA Per Order of Court
 Attest:
 JOHN ]. HOWARD. s-ss-st CiernA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
CorcOron Military
 Funeral TomorroSU

A military funeral will bc held tomorrow at S.l5 a. m. at the Mui- vile Funeral Home for Capt Viii liam Henry Corcoran, veteran Of 27 years service with the Fire De- partment. Capt. Corcoran. who died at his home, a6 Rose Street Monday, will be buried in Calvary Cemetery following solemn high Mass of requiem at 9 a. m, at the Sacred Heart church. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 D. m. to 10 D. m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27

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 of the materials which are to be used are t0 be "an intregral part of the structure having been inc0zpOF- ated on the site" before the edict went Into effect yesterday and if the work Is continuing at present.
 Building permits for one-family houses will still be issued. Hartley said, even if the home is not for an ex-servieeman. He also stated that construction work may ex- ceed the Government limit on sums h the building will eliminate a hax- ard. Future building which will help avert the present housing shortage Of rooms also will he eoD- sidered essential.
 Discussing building permits is. sued recently for construction which would not he permitted under the new regulations. Hartley said that the 80Fo Construction Company has already started work on the new sS0000 bowling alley ct l660 East Main Street. Houses are be- ing torn down ct the site of the el50.000 theater which Is planned at 8lS-eo6 North Main Street. Hart ley said he doesn't have anything to do with allowing or stopping construction work on the Bncking- ham building. Rugreen. Inc. owners of the building, took out a build- ing permit to add co neE offices Co the building at an appr0ximats cost Of e00.000.
 The building inspector stated that he hadn't heard 0f any citi- zens committee being formed here to decide on whether e not pro- posed construction is essential. He said that approval for future build ing will probably be given at Hart ford where building pTioEities were issued during the var.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27

Mrs, James Ryan, oi New York, Mrs, Walter tegse and Mary Cuns nlnRham af this city
 The funeral win be held Friday at B,S0 from the Bergin Funeral Home, 2e9 East Main Street, to the Immaculate Conception Church where a solemn high Mass Of re. uuiem win be celebrated at o Burial win be in old st. JoSephs cenes tery
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight and tomorrow after noon and evening,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
USES Chief Finds Out Labor Dearth

Hartford. March 27 - OUPD Cyrus c. Flanders. manager Of the Hartford ofEoe of the U. $. Employment 6erTice. found out just how tough the labor shortage really was when he went tc the president of a business school of recruit stem ographers anc typists
 "Just the man M'art to see" said the school president. T need a stenographer badly. Can you get me onep"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27

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Continued from Page D their offer
 Edgar l.. Warren, director of the U. s. Cancellation Service. told 'e- porters late yesterday that the op- orators were preparing another of- fer. His statement was promptly and flatly denied by an authorized spokesman for the operators.
 Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach was expected to rec turn today from trip to the West Coast and to receive a quick review of the coal dispute. Concialiator Douglas Byrd has been assigned to the case as Labor Department oh- server.
 One responsible ofiicial said he was still optimistic about chances of averting the strike before the deadline at midnight next Sunday. He said Government intervention could take any of several courses but that no serious thought had been given to seizure of the mines.
 The Government twice seized the coal industry in l943 because Of strikes. Similar action seemed un- likely now, however, except as a last resort to break Q prolonged strike.
 No ExtensiOn--Lewis
 Government officials might ask that the present wage contract pc extended with any future wage in. crease to be retroactive. Lewis said vesterday, however, that there would be no extension even with e pledge of retroactivity. The opera tors, who agreed reluctantly to re- troactivity during the war, also would object.
 Neeotiations between the union and operators were deadlocked over union demands for improved healtn and safety conditions.
 Lewis said the union was unwln- ing to discuss wages and hours with those other issues unsettled.
 Spokesmen for the operators Salo that although Lewis refused 10 pc specific he had made 1t evident that he wanted a welfare fund, admin. istered by the union and financed by a royalty of 10 cents e ton on all coal mined.
 Will Not Accept Plan
 The operators announced they would not accept the royalty prin- ciple. They proposed instead "loint exploration and consideration oi a plan to establish fund financed by contributions from both the m. dustry and the miners. The iuno would be used to relieve hardships resulting from mine accidents.
 On the saftey issue, Lewis wanted the industry to agree to accept rec concentrations of Federal mine in- spectors. ..o
 The operators refused on the grounds that the enforcement pow CT for safety laws lay in the states They proposed that industry"unioh committees be established to rec ommend improvements in state safety laws.
 Neither the union nor the indus trv has made a specific wage pro- posal, although the operators inoi- cated willingness to offer pay ih- creases of IT to 20 cents an hour
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
NOTICE

STATE oR CONNECTICUT. DESs TRTCT Of WATERBURY. ss- PRO- BATE COURT. March ssth. isfss ESTATE of LOUISE DeBESEDITs TO. late Of the town Of Waeer~ bury, in said district. deceased The Court of Probate for tho District of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors Of sad estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect 10 present their accounts, properly ate tested. within said time. witl be debarred a recivery. All persons i'm debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment 10
 ANTONIO DeBESEDITTO,
 AdministrafOf. s7s Congress Avenue.
 Waterbury. Conn.
 Per Order Of Court
 Attest:
 JOHN J. HOWARD. s-2--st clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
Kindness to Woman Pays Of in End

Newington. March 27 - CUP) The kindness which MT. and Mrs. Clayton H. Brew bestowed upon an elderly neighbor. brought them an unexpected windfall today.
 The neighbor, Mrs. Mary s. Valiant. who recently died, be- queathed her entire estate to the couple flor services render ed to me during my lifetime" The estate consisted of home, personal effects and a building lot.
 Mrs. Brew had formed the habit of dropping in on Mrs. Valiant. who lived alone. to get her meals and see to her com- fort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
NOTICE

STATE Of CON<ECrECCT, ntS~ TR1CT Of WATERBURY. ss. PROs RATE rOrRT. Waterbury, March ssna. 1886. ESTATE of ASA C. ADAMS, late of the town of Wac serbNrs. lA said district. deceased. The Court ce Probate for the Dis- srics of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for she creditors Of Sas4 estate so exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect t0 present their accounts. properly assested. within said time. will be deharred a recovery. All persons indebted te said estate are reQoeSts es so make immediate payment t0
 HAZEL M. ADAMS,
 ExeentriEs as Harvard St. waterviife, Conn. Per Order Of Court
 Attest
 s-es-ss cleE&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
Full Weather Report

Boston, March 2S GUPD-Weaxh- CT foreeasas
 CONNECTICUT, A q ssACHE- sET'rs. RHODE ISLAND. gEn- MONT aaa NEW HAWPsHERE= FalP vida sliEh1lV 1osser aempeEa- amrea asnfgh2 fhaa las1 ni6Aa- Tharnday fhir and continued @m- reasonably mild.
 EASTPORT 60 8SoSA asLAAD Tzenay-nge 60 Ss miles homr winds late to-day ai@an1ahing Co moderate tonight and moderate westerly winds ThmF~8aS. Eaar ugeaaher ssash EOoa Wasibf1fay se- nIgha and Thuns6ay. Small craft uvarmsmEs are 6lmp1age1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-27
NOTICE

A hearing on the application e8 Hunts Atlantic SeTT1ce. 36s MeTf~ cen Road. Waterbury. Conn Oy Victor c. Huntl for Certificate ot Approval for a Repairers License Eill be held on M0nday. April eth., lDae at ll.30 A. M- in the Mayors Ofnoe. Csty Hal. Waterbury. Conn as provided by General Statutes.
 JOHN S. MONAGHAN, s-1e-a< Mayor.