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Montana labor news., 1946-05-23
THE WASHINGTON SCENE

ume needed for famine-stricken lands,
although y this figure was based
on non-existent assurances of grain
from other nations.
%IIoover's idea Of how to bridge this
gap is to let George and Ivan do It.
He complains it's too much to expect
us to do much more than at present
and suggests that Great Britain, Rus
STA and I.atin-American nations take
over a big part of the burden. To
those who might object that as the
biggest grain.prodncing and most we'll
fed country in the world we're best
able to do a little belt-tightening
Hoover says we've shipped more grain
abroad than any other nation in the
history Of mankind Historical com
PARSONS are interesting. but w doubt
if millions Of people subsisting on
crusts of black bread will find them
very appetizing
While Hoover is busy patting the
American people on the back with as.
surances that %rationlng won't be nee
essary and voluntary methods are
best. other sharp voices are being
raised that make the happiness boys
trio of Hoover. Secretary Of Agricul
ture Anderson and President Truman
sound sadly off key
From Acting Secretary OF State
Dean Atheson IN the grim remind
er that millions are starving III Italy,
Greece. Eastern Europe. India and
China And wen ii this years crops
and next years come up TO eXpccta-
tions. said Acheson. we face five
years Of famine
Montana labor news., 1946-05-23
Charge Frances Seeks
U.S.. Airmen As
Recruits

THE Franco military and air AZ
tachc IN Washington is approach
ing United states navy airnen 10
join The Spanish air force after their
discharge, Abel plenn, former chief
OF propaganda analysis for the Unit
ed States embassy In Madrid
charged May II.
lThe attache Fernando G Cam
mo. who lives III Chevy Chase, Md
is offering Americans $1,000 to
S2.nOo a month. plenn said
NEW YORK Proof Of a direct link
between the Franco government Of
Spain and the high command OF the
German army Is IN the possession OF
tho United states stat" Department
ii was revealed here May Is.
Proof IS contained in a document
giving the testimony Of Macmillan
Iloyssler a former lieutenant in the
nazi %payinasrcr corps in Madrid. re-
ceived by American intelligence in
Spain IN 1912. II IS one Of : 500 docu.
men's suppressed in secret state de-
partment files which would make I'M.
necessary an Investigation by the
United Nations security council to
discover whether the Franco regime
Is fascist and Il threat 10 peace.
The document vas obtained
through contacts at the original
source" BY the Action Committee 10
Free Spain. which plans to forward
il to tho special Investigating commits
sion OF the TN security council Its
30 pages OF testimony from the nazi
paymaster give names and figures.
proving
Spanish Blue Division Part Of
German Army
The Spanish Blue Division, which
Franco now claims was a volunteer
outfit which Went to the Eastern front
to fight against communism was an
integral part OF the German army and
was fully backed by the Franco gov
eminent Of Spain
The division. which numbered 1900
men in July 1871, Was financed with
Spanish government funds which were
turned OYER To the German embassy
aud sent on 10 tn, German army. The
German paymaster would 20 To the
Spanish war ministry in Madrid at the
end OF each month and get a cheek
for Il million pesetas drawn on the
Bank Of spain The money was sen
/ to the German army through the Page
duria A.lemana German Payments De
/ partmsutl. with which lleyssler wa.
: connected
4 Recruiting WAS done through Ger
5 man agents in Spain, numbering y.
l. o00 IN 1912. with the tacit consent 0
g the spanish government and amount
continued ON Page Four)
Montana labor news., 1946-05-23
Historical Comparisons Don't ri
Empty Stomachs

Hoover did concede that millions in
Europe and Asia might starvc if pres.
ent famine relief assistance is ended
and admitted that world grain supplies
were 5000, 900 tons short of the vol.
Montana labor news., 1946-05-23
BY WILLIAM kOLklN

WASHINGTON. - tFpl - Herbert
Hoover. the man who once say pros
perity coyly lurking around corners
while America starved, hasn't inn
proved his eyesight a bit in the last
II years.
The perennial optimisl reports that
he saw no evidence Of mass starva.
ton on his %35.000-mile tour Of the
world as President Humans food in
y%estigator. Jusi now many more hu-
man beings will have to die for lack
Of food. or how high present sickness
and malnutrition rates of Is per ceni
in some countries will have 10 soar
before his understanding of mass is
satisfied is something We won't hazard
to guess, other than to say that the
~eX-president. who saw a generation OF
Americans fed on depression apples
and home relief supplies, doesn't alarm
easy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
State Police Join Search For Prisoner
 Young Woman EseapOs
 From LItehfIeId
 County Jail

A statewide police search is still underway today for a 22-year-old Watertown girl who yesterday es- capped from the Litchfield County jail where she was being held for a hearing today in Watertown Town Court on statutory charge.
 The girl, Hazel House, who had three times before escaped from the Southbury Training School, lowered herself 20 feet on a rope construct ed of three blankets anchored to the radiator in her room.
 High Sheriff Harry B. Morse said that at 11:30 p. n., he noticed noth- ing nmiss as he made his rounds The escape was discovered at 6:30 8. m. yesterday when guard made the morning rounds. The girl re- moved window guard with pair of scissors and cut through two screens before she climbed out the window.
 When she escaped she was wear ing plaid reefer jacket, a blue and white checked blouse, a gray and brown skirt and white and tan sport shoes. She is five feet, five inches tall, weighs 1l6 pounds, has brown hair and eyes and a fair complexion. At the time she es- capped, police said, she was not wearing hat.
 The escape, the first from the County jail in eight years, is being investigated by Capt. William Schatzman and It. Paul I.avin of the Litch1eld barracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12

The agreement provides that em- ployes with less than a years ser- vice shall receive 2 per cent of their earnings to June 1, as vacation pay. Those with service of from one to five years will get 2 per cent of Q years earnings, and those with five or more years service will re- ceive 4 per cent of their annual pay.
 Employees 6S' years old or more, entitled to pensions, may be laid of at the companys option. How ever, those not entitled to pensions, even though eligible for separation pay, may not be discharged without each case being taken up with the union.
 The hiring rate for men will be 75 cents an hour, with 80 cents after four weeks, and 85 cents after eight weeks. The hiring rate for women will be 65 cents, with 70 cents after four weeks, and 75 cents after 8 weeks.
 A difFerential of 1-2 cents an hour for workers on the third shift will be paid. Double time will be paid for Saturdays and six holi- days. Time an a half will be paid for Saturday work, only if it is the sixth consecutive work day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
COnciLiatOr Enters Shoe HarduUare Tilt
Union Appeals for Permission to Strike; Last-Minute Move Made to Avert Walk-O Out; 25O Workers Involved

US. Conciliator J. H. DeCantil- ion to day stepped into the Shoe Hardware-C.I.O. dispute in an at tempt to secure an agreement be- fore the union proceeds with strike action. "The parties are still en- gagged in negotiations" said the conciliator Nothing more can be said at this time."
 The Shoe Hardware unit of the C.I.O. Mine, Mill 6 Shelter Work CTS Union last night voted to ask the international executive for strike approval unless the company yields before Thursday night on the remaining important point at is- sue. The issue is the company's stipulation that wage increase of 18 1-2 cents an hour become effec- tive only after approval by the Wage Stabilization Board.
 The union demands that the wage increase be granted without any stipulations attached. It has already voted, 162 to 5, in favor of strike action if necessary. A walkout would affect about 250 workers.
 Shoe Hardware, division of the US. Rubber Company, and the union have reached accord on all other contract issues, according to Ovide Garceau. international rep reSentative of the union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
Diane Goldman New President

Diana Goldman was elected press ident of Girl Scout Troop 86 at q special meeting last night at the Warner Gardens Community House.
 Other officers of the troop, which is sponsored by the Slocum Parent- Teachers Association, are: Vicea president, Rita Norton; and treass llrer, Bella May Rosenbeck.
 Plans were discussed for the first anniversary celebration April 26. Work will be continued at the regu- lar meeting tomorrow at 4 D m. on an afghan the troop members are making for the Veterans Hospital at Newington.
 Attending the special session last night were: Mrs. Richard Blair. troop leader; Mrs. Ralph Rinaldi, assistant leader; and Mrs. VincenN Cantamessa and Mrs. Benjamin Goldman, troop committee mem- De1S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
RedCrossAid. NustContinue Soy ySpeokers
 Radlo Appeals by
 Mrs. Koestsr, Col.
 DIpletFo Boost Drive

'"Tne war may be over in a mill tary sense, but the fight of the Red Cross still lies ahead" stated Mrs. Herman Rooster during radio ad-
 dress over WATR at 12:45 D. m. today supporting the current Red Cross campaign. Mrs. Rooster is second vice-chairma1l of the pres ent drive and is a past chairman of Red Gross fund campaigns.
 Continuing, Mrs. Rooster declared that the Red Cross must have our support to carry on its many duties to the men in service as well as in
 the maintenance of home front safety and preparedness. "One has but to walk through a military hos- pital to know how great is the need of our continued help" she added.
 Mrs. Rooster discussed the work the local Red Cross is accomplish ing, telling of the camp and hos- pttal service for men at Avon, the Newington Veterans Home, the Maritime Sick Bay at New London ana Bradley Field. She also men, tloned the nurse recruiting program through which fl nurses were en- rolled in the service of the country. Our Nurses Aides have worked at both local hospitals, alleviating III no small measure the dire prob- lefnS of the nursing shortage on the home front" added Mrs. Rooster.
 Such services as the Junior Red Cross, First Aid, the Canteen Corps Gray Ladies and the Motor Corps must continue, she stated. Mrs. Rooster also told of the production corps which made surgical dress 1ngS and thousands of garments for the armed forces.
 This morning proceeds in the Red Gross drive exceeded $72,OOO, Rich ard P. Crane, drive chairman, dis- closed. All of the returns had not been tabulated SO that an exact figure was not available.
 Lieutenant Colonel Joseph DiPie- tro, ST., discussed the work of the Red Cross during the war In a radio talk over VERY last night. He praised their wartime program as being the greatest achievement in Red Cross history. The colonel stated that America still needs the Red Cross as much as ever even though the country is at peace. Col onel DiPietro spent 26 months in the China Burma India theater during the war.
 The next radio address support ing the Red Cross campaign will be held tomorrow at 1:3O D. m. James Curtin, first vice-chairman | of the 1946 campaign fund, will be | by Fay Clark over VERY.
 A British factory ship in the Ant Irctic is dehydrating whale meat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12

ford, N. J., discussing Family Par- ticipation in Recreation" Paul ?. Anderson of the Bristol Company will preside at the meeting.
 Information Service
 An Information, Please" will be featured at the final session and luncheon at p. m. Friday. A panel of six recreation directors will ba chosen to answer questions on per- sonal program problems, Fred A. Wilson, Scovill Manufacturing CO. will preside and Rudolph A. Meyer, Personnel Manager, American Brass O.. will act as chairman.
 Included in the entertainment win be g program by the Waterbury In- dustrial Chorus to be given at the dinner on Thursday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
Recreation Program Speakers Announced Eastern IRA. Delegates to Gather
 At The Elton Thursday Morning;
 Panel Discussions Planned

Frank H. zacher will be the guest speaker at a dinner being given by the Eastern Industrial Recreation Association at The Elton Thursday at 2 p. m. The dinner is part of g two-day conference being held by the association.
 zacher will speak on Manage ment's Interest in Recreation" He is assistant director of personnel of the Norton Company of Worcester, Mass. He holds Bachelor and Mas ters degrees in Education from Bos- ton University. Residing at the dinner will be Frank s. Sparks of the Stanley Works in New Britain. The conference opens at il a. m. on Thursday with the registration by those attending. It will close Friday afternoon with a tour of local industrial facilities and en- ploye recreation facilities which are available in the city.
 Dr. Eastwood Coming
 Dr. Floyd R. Eastwood, professor of industrial recreation at Purdue University and director of research for the IRA, will discuss ''What is Industrial Recreation?" at lunch con conference to be held on Thurs day. Leroy J. Begley, personnel di- rector of the Benrus Watch Con- pany and president of the IRA. in Waterbury, will be general chair man at the luncheon. Entertain ment will be provided by empIoyes of Waterbury industries.
 The first conference session will be held at p. m. with George T. Ryan presiding. Guest speaker will be Charles LaviSta of the United Aircraft Corporation in Hartford. He will talk on Enhancing Rec- reation Program"
 Problems of Women's Recreation will be the topic of the second con- ference session to be held at SIS D. m. w. Ralph Higgins of the Robert shaw Thermostat Corporation of Youngwood, Penn, will be the speaker. Joseph A. Brennan, rec reation supervisor of U. s. Time Corporation, will preside. Following the dinner, a third conference ses- sion will be held at 9 p. m. Members will hear talk on ''The Staging of Employe Shows" by Theodore Fish of the John B. Rogers Producing Co, FoStoria, Ohio.
 New Ideas in Industrial Recrea- tion" will be the topic when the conference reopens at 9:3O a. m. Friday morning. Edward T. McGrath | of the U. s. Rubber Company in Naugatuck will preside at the ses- sion. Guet speaker will be the presi- dent of the national Industrial Rec- reaction Association, Edward B. De- Groote. A fifth conference will be held at II a. m. with Frank E. Smith, director of recreation at the Riegel Paper Corporation of Mil- |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
Dr. D. 5. O'Connor
 To Be Guest Speaker

pr. Denis s. O'Connor, of New Haven, will be the guest of honor at the monthly meeting of the Water bury Medical Association at 8:30 p. m. Thursday night at the Castle Memorial Building, Central Ave- nue. Dr. Connor, a former Water burian, will discuss medical prob lems in the Naval service. Prior to the meeting 8 dinner will be held at Diorio's Restaurant at 2 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12

manding the list Intransit Depot Group.
 While overseas, the Colonel also was awarded the Croix de Guerre with palm by the French Army. His whole group was given the Meritorious Service Citation by the U. s. Army.
 The Colonel resides at 18I Easton Avenue. His daughter, Patricia, at- tends the Willard Fillmore School of Nursing in Buffalo, N. r., while another daughter, Carolyn attends Crosby High School. His son, James, is student at St. Thomas School
 Sergeant Tate IS being awarded the Silver Star for his service with the Signal Corps of the First Divi-' sion. He was communications chief for his outfit. He also wears the Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star, presented by the French govern ment. Sergeant Tate is now sta- tioned in the Torrington branch of the local recruiting office. His home is in Bridgeport.
 Colonel Anderson, who will pre- sent both awards, is also veteran of combat duty. He served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy as con- mander of the 178th Field Artillery Regiment. He was present at the surrender negotiations of the Afrika Corps.
 Arrangements for the ceremony were made by Lieutenant Colonel Peter Costigan, commanding off, cer of the Waterbury State Guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
OBITUARY

FITZPATRICK -M Mrs. Hatibel Fitzpatrick, wife of James Chick Fitzpatrick, former Waterbury man died Thursday in her home, East Meadow Road, Chestnut Hill, Will ton. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston, today.
 Mrs. Fitzpatrick, the former Mrs. Hatibel Cardell Georger, of Quietas House, Castle Road, Taunton Dis { trict, Newtown, was married to MT Fitzpatrick in November 1940, in St Aoysius rectory, New Canaan. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. William J. Fox, 8 kins- man and classInate of the bride groom at Holy Cross College, Wor- ceSter.
 MT. Fitzpatrick is attached to the U. s. Department of Labor as 8 Conciliation commissioner.
 SNdITHWTCK-Joseph P. Smith wick, 51 Judd Street, Bristol, a reg ular fireman on the Bristol Fire Department for the past 25 years, died yesterday morning at his home following a short illness. He was born in Ireland, and came to this country as a young man, his family settling at GreyStone. He had been 8 resident of this city for the past 47 years.
 MT. Smithwick was employed at the New Departure Manufacturing Company for several years and also was a volunteer fireman. When the local fire department was put on regular basis, he became full time fireman and had been with the department since.
 On Sept. 2l, 1927, he was married in Waterbury to Miss Caroline M. Smith. He was Q member of the local Volunteer Fire Department, Bell City Aerie of Eagles and St. Joseph's Church,
 Besides his wife, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Michael Ho- gan of Waterbury, Mrs. Robert Welton Of Brietol and Mrs. William Johnston of Thomaston; three brothers, John, of New Britain, Henry, of Waterbury, and Robert amlthWiek, Of Cheshire. Another brother, the late Charity Commis- si0ner William ?, Gmitbwlek, died last November,
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day at 9.ib Q, ID, from the o'bFlen EaineFal Home, East Main Street, 70 at. Jnsephb Church, Bristol, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will he celebrated at 2, Burial will De iD ak, Th0mas's cemetery, Bristol, &Flands may cali at the funeral hone until funeral time,
 RRAN-AFs, Edna Mary Ryan Of W NeW Britain Avenue, Hartford, alaa yesterday morning At her home, She was nlembaF 0f Christ church Cathedral, She leaves aanahleT, Mlss WlnlfPed ?, Ryan, ol HaFlloydl her father, aeremlah oaglne, 0f Waterbury four bF0iAE aRa, Lawrence GaYIn0, Of Hartford, aaaeph, John and Albert pQYlnol zNn a|Alera, Constance and bFaDG nas aoylnQ, all 0f Waterbury, Yha 4aneral Wil he held "Wednesday ~ n, a, Ab the funeral home 0t EaFlaF ana Modaen, aas Washlngp tod street, iarllaFa huFlal Nlll he ln heFlbWpos eemeleFy, HaFNQga,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
FUNERALS

The funeral of Frank A. Gregory lOS High Street, will be held Thurs day morning at 8 o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow Street, to the Church of Our Lady or Lourdes at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and Wednesday from 2 to 10 D. m.
 Funeral services for Mrs, Florence Alger Clark, wife of Robert s. Clark 94 Locust Street, were held today at 4 p. m. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue, with Rev Samuel A. Budde, vicar of Christ Chapel, officiating. Burial will he tomorrow at p. m. in Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The funeral of Charles Lanosa 57, 181 Geddes Terrace, will be held tomorrow at SIS a. m. from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 832 Bank street to Our Lady of Mount Car mel Church for a solemn high Mass at y o'clock. Burial will be in Call vary cemetery. Friends may call at tne funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 Funeral services for Frederick w Puckey, 50 Beecher Avenue. Rent,b- ncan candidate for city treasurer in me last election, will be held tomor- row afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence, with Rev. Francis O Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episco- pal Church, officiating. Burial will pc m Pine Grove cemetery, Ansonia Friends may call at the residence this afternoon and evening,
 Funeral services for William Henry Akius, 6I0 Highland Avenue VIII be held tomorrow ct ii A. m aE the AldeFson Funeral Home T0 central Avenue, with Rev. pr .John J, snayely officiating. Burial will pc ID Riverside cemetery, Friends may cal at the funeral home today rom ' to 5 ?. m, and ' to 9 D, m. Members of the United Spanish War Veterans will meet at the flI, nsFal home tonight at 8 o'clock,
 The funeral Of Mrs, claFisse beaudoin of % Queen Street, RFis- tol, former Waterbury resident, will pc held Wednesday at D,IS d. m. from the Mulyllle Funeral Home. sIo West Main Street, 10 st, Apn's phuFeb at 70 a, m, A solemn hlgh Mass VII be celebrated, Friends may eall at the MulyllIe Funeral Home today from 2 to 70 ?, B,
 Funeral services f0V Mrs, Martha Jane l9Foucbyl Poole, lll Pearl Lake Road, widow of AmbT0se A Poole, were held today at q D, H at the AldeTs0n Funeral Nome, 70 GentFal Avenue, Biib Rev, gVanHlS Q, AyTes, FRct0g Of Rt, Johns EDlsr seQRal phugeb, officiating Burial was lp 9ls Plpe Grove Cemetery
 9he funeral el Frank 0elsljk, llS hlFeA street Blll De held t0m0TT0W rem lle home, ll3 Birch Rtreei, 70 kt, btaniflaus k0slka 0hureh lime lQ he Rnll0uneea Burial WlO he ln nalYayg eemeielg PElenas mpy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
Full Weather Report

Boston, March 1S (UP)-weafAs CT foReeastS
 CONNECTICUT, MA sgACHU. SETrS and RHODE ISLAND - Fair tonight and Wednesday. Not so cold tonight. Warmer WeA-s nesdny.
 EAsTPORT to BLOCK ISLAND --Gent1e to moderate HOufhWe9G winds tonight becoming moderate to fresh Wednesday. Fair weath~ CT and good visibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
WdrDec0ratiOnstOBe Presented dt A1mory
Col. McCue to Receive Legion of Merit; MlSgt. Frank L. Tate to Accept Silver
 Star; Both Have Excellent War Records

Colonel Frank P. McCue, Air Corps, will be awarded the Legion of Merit tonight at ceremonies in the Armory during the regular State Guard drill. At the same time M/Sgt. Frank L. Tate of the U. &. Army Recruiting Service in Water bury will be awarded the Silver Star. Both awards will be present. ed by Colonel Vernon T. Anderson, commanding officer of the U. s. Army Recruiting Service for the State of Connecticut.
 Colonel McCue, then lieutenant colonel, was command quartermas- ter of the TX Air Force Service Command Base Air Depot in April and May, 1914. In June he was assigned to the 9th Air Force In- transit Depot Group He formed and. instructed supply units which landed in the invasion of France. Colonel McCue also set up intransit stations at Cherbourg to handle Air Force supplies being landed at the port.
 In August of 1914, Colonel McCue affected the reorganization of the 9th Air Force Intransit Depot Group into the 1St Intransit De- pot Group following Ninth Air Force directive at the same time continuing the mission which the group was assigned. Meritorious Service Unit Plaques were awarded the original units while they were under his command. Colonel Mo- Cue is being awarded the Legion of Merit for his service while com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
SisterArmeIIo Dies in ~. J.

Sister ArmelIa (Karagail) for many years 8 teacher at St. Mary's Parochial school, Cole Street, this city, died Monday, March {, ct st. Anns Villa, Convent Station, ". J. after 8 long illness, Sister AEmeI-