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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03

the nations Capitol building.
 Confounded by the double bur- den of the chairmanship of the singular Senate Atomic Energy committee, and the leadership of Connecticut's Demo cratic Party organization, which faces state, congressional and sen- atorial contest this fall, Senator McMahon spoke with the bi-lingu- alism of a cross between a states man and Jim Farley.
 "The world appears overwhelrn- ingly complex some days, with, the ideological trends toward extreme left, and the ever present sputtering fuse of atomic energy: That was the Statesman McMahon talking.
 '"The Connecticut Democratic Party must make certain of unity this year when we enter the state convention in summer: That was the Party Leader McMahon talk ing.
 "Some days almost forget my own name I am so busy" the Con- necticut solon said with 8 genial smile.
 Hopeful
 Then to dispel any suspicious of pessimism, he added firmly: Amer lea is really the hope of the world and we must make certain 1t proves to be. Select any phase of our gov- ernmental system-political, econo- mic or ethnic-ar1d we are still, des- pite current unrest, far more bal- anced and nearer center level than any nation of the world"
 He said a great deal more indica. tive of his concern with world af- fairs We recalledy however, that our initial purpose for visiting him was to determine the plans of the Connecticut Democratic Party for the coming elections, and we press ed him for such information.
 M Asks for Party Unity
 "The first plan should be one for party unity" he declared firInly.,
 We suspect his insistence on this matter stems from the whoop and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
HoIidoyToII Passes 300
 128 Die in Rood
 Accidents tn US.
(Ry United Press)


 More than 300 persons met violent death during the four-day Mem- orial Day weekend.
 At least 128 persons were killed in traf1c accidents as bad weather increased hazards on most of the nations highways. Eighty-one per- sons drowned. Ninety.two died from other causes.
 Trafic fatalities showed a sharp increase over wartime Memorial holidays of l943-45, and 1t was esti- mated that the total number of persons killed would equal or sur- pass the toll of 1942, the last Mem- orial Day that motorists were out in great numbers. Deaths from all causes during the 1942 Memorial Day holiday totaled $50.
 The National Safety Council esti- mated that 329 would be killed in traffic accidents during the four days These figures include persons who die later as result of i1- juries received in holiday accidents. the Council said.
 In Pennsylvania, 35 persons were killed in the four-day period. Thir- teen died in traf1ic accidents and an equal number drowned. Nine died of other causes.
 California had the second highest number of deaths. Thirty-two per- sons were killed there, Il in traffic accidents, eight by drowning and 13 from other causes.
 New York had 9 deaths includ- ing five automobile fatalities, one drowning and seven suicides. Mich- igan had 1T and Ohio IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Gurney Opposes Gamble FuH-fedgedD Draft to Meet Red Might Urged in Senate

that senators supporting conscrip- tion would base their case on the troubled state of world affairs. He asked his fellow Republicans to support draft extension on a non- partisan basis to strengthen Amer ica's hand in international affairs. Senate Democratic Leader Alben w. Barkley, Ky, predicted the Sem ate would approve draft extension by mid-week, thus sending the bill to conference with the House. The House twice rejected calling of teen-agers, which the Army main tains is essential to it's manpower needs.
 One ranking War Department civilian official made clear that the Army believes failure of Congress to pass an unrestricted draft n1eas- ure within the next few weeks will doom the Selective Service sys- tenn.
 Pointing to the size of Russia's planned Army Guerney declared that. great armies remain flor no reason associated with peaceful ! Nn,af,d DoUo ,En(xEDl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
UN's Power With Franco Challenged
 Probers of Spain
 Contend Council
 Must Face Threat

New York, June 9(UP)-The United States may challenge United Nations subcommittee's con- tention that the Security Council the UN's chief organ for guarding the peace-is legally powerless to act against potential aggressor, 1t was indicated today.
 A spokesman for the American delegation to the JUN said the t1ve- nation council group, which last Friday concluded its month long study of the Spanish question might be setting dangerous pre- cede1t by it's argument that the Council is not authorized to take direct measures against an aggres- sor unless war has actually broken out or is obviously imminent.
 The subcommittee agreed unani- mouSly that the Franco regime lis a potential menace to international peace and security" But-with Poland diSSenting-it declared that the Council cannot now act against Franco since no threat to the peace, or a breach of the peace, or an act of aggression has actually come into existence"
 The fact-flnding group proposed that the problem of dealing with Spain be turned over to the LIN General Assembly with Council recommendation for a world diplo- matic blockade of Spain unless the Franco regime is withdrawn" and political freedom restored when the Assembly meets here Sept. 3.
 The Council meets at 3 P. M. (EDT) Thursday to discuss the Spanish question. It was not cer- tain whether the still-unsettled Iranian question-all discussions of which have been boycotted by Rus- sia since April 23-would also be on the agenda.
 The American spokesman said the subcommittee report was being studied carefully by State Depart ment officials in Washington. He indicated that the United States might want to modify the proposal for diplomatic isolation of Spain on the ground that such action might strengthen Franco by arous- ing Spanish national feeling against foreign interference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03

States government, and U. s. Sec retary of State James F. Byrnes in particular. A parade of commenta- tors sounded variations on the theme that the United States has begun ''open violation and unilat- eral renunciatlon" of the Potsdam and other Big 3" decisions.
 Part of the Soviet press cain- paign was aimed at the British, but the bulk Of it's ire was directed against the United States.
 The government newspaper Izves- tia devoted one fourth of its entire space Sunday to condemning Byrnes' attitude at the Paris con- ference and his proposal for . 26- year Big q" treaty on German dis- armament It aiso criticized Sen. Arthur vandenberg, (R.. M1ch) and LtA-0en. Lsucius D. clay, Amer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Grain Trade
 Unit Delayed
Injunction Issued To Chicago Board

Chicago, June 3-(UP)-Opening grain future dealings on the Board of Trade were delayed today by an injunction issued in Federal District Court on behalf of the Robert w. Buckley Company, Harry 0, Schaack, board president, announc- ed.
 Trading in cash grains, and cot- tons was not affected by the in- functions.
 Board sources were reluctant to comment on specific details of the injunction. A special directors meeting was summoned immediate ly. aM
 The injunction was believed aimed at directors action, taken Friday, which permitted trade in old style grain contract futures under new ceiling limits.
 The directors action Friday or- dered the settlement of defaulted May futures grain contracts at se- were penalties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Communists French Power Bid
 Republican Party
 Emerges as Major
 Unit in Election

Paris, June 3-(UP)-The mod- crate Popular Republican Party smashed the Communists bid for power in France today, replacing strongest political party with sub- stantial gains in Sundays election
 Foreign Minister Georges Bidault, leader of the victorious Popular Republicans, may become next president of France at the head ot a coalition government including Communist and Socialist members.
 Under the temporary post-wai setup the offices of president ant premier have been combined, and will continue as one until the new constitution is adopted. It will specify whether France will have both a figurehead president and a premier who is chairman of the cabinet, as before the war, or a single officer handling the functions of both.
 Final official returns for metro politan France gave the Popular Republicans 160 seats in the Con- stitutent Assembly, gain of II seats over their total of 143 in the last assembly. The Communists won l42, a loss of one. The Social ists headed by President Felix Gouin won ll5, a 10 of IS.
 The rest of the 522 seats for met ropolitian France were divided among lesser parties. Returns for the GA Colonial seats have not been received.
 Almost complete official figures for the Popular vote in metropoli- tan France gave the Popular Re- publicans 5,142,488, Communists 4,958,176 and Socialists 3,840, ,324. Nevertheless, the combined strength of the Communists and Socialists was SO great that both par ties undoubtedly will participate in the next government.
 Although the Popular Republ- cans are generally considered Gen Charles DeGaulle's party, there were no indications that the party's vic- tory will signal his comeback to political life. For one thing, De- Gaulles did not seek election as a deputy, and so was ineligible to sit in the government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Flying Tiger Fails in Spin

Cambridge, Mass, June g. (UP) - A 24-year-Old Harvard junior was hOspitaliZed today in critical condition after falling 90 feet to 8 sidewalk while at- tempting to restore the metal statue of an ibis to the roof of the Harvard LampOn Building from which 1t was stolen six weeks ago as an undergraduate prank.
 Robert J. Bell of East Falls Church, Va, Q native of COIum- bus, O., and former BOwdoin College student, had served with Chennsult's Flying Tigers" as a much-decorated captain and fighter pilot.
 The statue of the bird, trade mark of the humorous publica- ton Lampoon, had been found hidden in . dOrmitOry where \ 'reputedly was placed by Tnern- bers of the Harvard Crimson the undergraduate newspaper and arCh-rivalS of the LampOOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Negro Fails To Win Stay
 Willie Froncis To Die Friday

New Orleans, June 3-(UP)-The St(ate Pardon Board today refused to halt the second trip to the elec- tric chair for Willie Francis, Negro youth.
 Willies last avenue of escape was shut off, when the board refused to commute his sentence to life im- prisonment. He must return Fri day to the chair which failed to function a month ago today when he originally was scheduled to pay the supreme penalty for murder.
 The pardon board, composed of It. Gov. Emile Verret, Attorney General Fred Leblanc and Trial Judge James D. Simon, denied the application of Willie's attorney Bertrand DeBlanc placed witnesses before the pardon board hearing in civil district court here in an effort to save the youths life.
 But DeBlanc apparently failed to move the men who were empowered to cancel the l7-year old Negro's trip to the electric chair Friday at St. Martinville, La.
 Today's ruling was the latest, and probably the last, in DeBlanc's gal- lant fight. Previously, he had sought to have the state supreme court release Willie on the grounds that a second electrocution would involve cruel and ilhunan punish ment and double jeopardy of life.
 Willie was convicted and sem tenced to death for the 1914 slay- ing of Andrew Thomas, a St. Mar tinville druggist. It was brought out at the trial that Willie waited for several hours" behind Thonn- as garage and shot him to death with stolen pistol when the latter got out of his car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Jop WorIords Trial Delayed
 TribunoI Rebukes
 Defense's Actions

Tokyo, June g. UP) - Former Premier Hideki Tojo and 25 co- defendants won 8 nine-day post ponement of their war crimes trial at the tempestuous opening session today.
 The Far East International Milf tary Tribunal announced 1t would adjourn the trial until June 1S after hearing the prosecution's $ opening statement tomorrow.
 The legal fireworks started in the early hours with series of prose- cution and defense clashes. Tri- bunal President Sir William Webb reprimanded the defense as being almost contemptuous."
 The Tribunal, however, took un- der advisement defense motions for additional time to file motions other than pleas and for a further post ponement of the trial.
 Webb took exception to defense motion for specific findings of fact and reasons for judgment. He re- fused to permit the prosecution to argue against the motion, saying further discussion was "unneces- sary."
 Webb told the defense it must trust the tribunal to be fair" in its trial of the Japanese war lorda and leaders accused of wholesale murder and crimes against peace.
 But in answer to defense con- tention that specific reason of a judgment were necessary in record for appeal, Webb replied:
 There is no appeal except this tribunal"
 He disagreed with a defense argu- ment that General Douglas Mac Arthur's review of the judgments would amount to an appeal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03

ican member of the Allied Control Council in Berlin.
 The newspaper blamed the United States for the breakdown of four power plan to investigate the state of German disarmament, as pro- posed by Clay at Byrnes' instiga- ton Izvestia said the American plan included investigation of the state of the German war industry. This Idea. it said. would only con- fuse the issue.
 Bevin Ready for Rebuttal
 American action halting shipment of separations payments from the American zone of Germany was as- sailed. as were Byrnes' objections to Russia's exceptionally rloderate' reparations claims against Italy,
 The next phase in the irlterra- ticnaI battle of words resulting from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03

London, June 3 - CUP) - Rus sia implied strongly today during an unprecedented assault on Amer ican foreign policy that 1t consid- cred President Trtrnan's a1ti-strike bill and other congressional restric- tions on labor part of a plot against world peace.
 The Moscow radio denounced anti-strike legislation and added. 1t is evident the government has returned to Wall Street."
 Radio Moscow said May would go down in American political history as a month Of reactionary anfi- labor legislation.
 Abuse EEeaped on Byrnes
 The Soviet blast against Amer icasi labor policy was the newest twist to c weekend Of press and radio Abuae heaped upon the United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03

Washington, June 3. (UP)-Sen. Chan Gurney, R.-SD0, opening final Senate drive for peace time draft, warned today that the international situation is more ex- plosive than at the outbreak of World War II.
 He pointed out that Russia has announced plans for an army three times as large as Americas, and said that anything short of a full- fledged draft, including teen-agers, would be "a gamble with disaster"
 Far from being at peace, we are confronted with a world con- taining more explosive forces than at the time World War II started, :" Guerney said in a speech prepared for delivery in the Senate. Tt would be literally easier to go to war now than then" His statement came as the Senate began debate on proposals to extend the draft beyond the present July expiration date.
 World in Troubled Waters
 Gurney, author of a draft bill approved by the Senate Military Affffairs Committee, made it clear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Truman, Byrnes Bitterly Assailed in Soviet Blast Russia Labels u S. Labor Curbs as Plot Against Peace

the Paris conference was in prep aration in London. Foreign Secre- tary Ernest Bevin prepared for Bri- tish cabinet approval the statement he will make in Commons tomor- row It was expected the statement would re-define the British attitude on outstanding questions prepara- tory to the next conference session June IS.
 Among the Russian blasts at the so-called Anglo-American bloc was one in the magazine New Times. The publication condemned Anglo American policy in Iran and Pales- tine, charged the United States with participating in the Chinese civil war, and said the British plan for India was only 8 scheme to di- vide and weaken the Indians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Walsh Urges Free Poland

Boston, June 3 - (UP) = U. s. Sen. David I. Walsh, O., Mass), |, wants the U. s. government to use it's strength militantly to force the return of Poland to the Polish people"
 Speaking last night before testi- monial dinner honoring It. Gen Thaddeus Bor- -Komorowski, leader of the Polish underground, Walsh said:
 "The call is forward-to fight and die if necessary for the people of wn-trodden, poverty burdened' stricken Poland. You may suppress the Poles. You may hold them down. You may deny them religious liberties, but sooner or later, like a volcano, they will rise up and fight for liberty and freedom"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Urge GIoboI Labor War
 With US.
Defiant of Trumon Threot 10 Use NGvy In Case of Strike

Washington, June 3-UPl Seven maritime unions to. day appealed for a worldwide labor fight against American sf1tp2 ping during their strike scheduled for June 15.
 They acted in defiance Of Presi- dent Truman's threat to use tlle Navy, Coast Guard and War ship ping Administration to operaCe ships if the unions strike.
 The appeal was sent to the World Federation of Trade Unions, which consists of 20 national trade union organizations including tf1o CI.O It's executive committe0 meets in Moscow June 16. Ask Maximum Support
 Acting on behalf of seven D. s. maritime unions, President Harry Bridges of the Longshoremen ana Warehousemens Union (C.I.O)s and President. Joseph Curral of the National Maritime Union (C.I.OD asked the W.F.TU. Executive conn- mittee to consider their request for labor's worldwide cooperation an the threatened walkout.
 Unions in other countries and affiliates of w.F.T.U. are bound to be directly involved if the strike takes place." Bridges and Curran cabled to W.F.T.U. Secretary-G Gen. eral Louis Saillant in Paris.
 Tn event negotiations fail, we ask maximum support in the strike by refusal to work ships manned by the government and declared Scab ships, with the exception of troop and relief ships as we determine them"
 Bridges and Curran protested ec Saillant that MT. Truman publicly threatened to use the armed forces to smash the maritime 6strike.' They said therefore f-spossibilities for successful negotiations seriously jeopardized, and employers given every encouragement to avoid set- tlement"
 Quick Answer sought
 The two union leaders asked for immediate W.Frr.U. reply on the most effectivei support" t car render.
 At the same time, the uniona modified their demands on hours as the Government pressed for an agreement between Curran's N.M.u, and Atlantic and Gulf Port En1- ployers. Federal mediators sought a pact as a pattern for settlement of the disputes involving the other unions.
 The N.MU. and Atlantic and Gulf Port Employers planned ari- other negotiating session at noon, EDT, today.
 While details of the unions rlodi- fled counterproposals were not available immediately, officials said it is too early to predict whether they would speed settlement of the wage-hour dispute.
 VISA Maps Strategy
 The War Shipping Adlninistra- ton, which owns and operates 90 percent of the nations vessels, went ahead with preparations to keep the ships moving if the walkout occurs.
 Pacific Coast employers have asked-and were confident of ob- taining-clearance from Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach to withdraw from the conferences and return to San Francisco to carry on wage negotiations with the Sail- ors' Union of the Pacific (A.FL)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
Valley P.A.C. Opens Driue on Case BiU
Three Meetings To Urge Public To Stop Measure

The o. I. O.'s campaign to rouse public sentiment in the Naugatuck Valley against the Case Anti-strike Bill and President Truman's strike- draft proposal moves into high gear this week. Plans to combat re- strictive labor legislation will be made at a series of three meetings,
 President Renato Ricciuti of the Greater Waterbury Industrial Union Council announced that steps against the Case Bill, already pas sed by Congress, and the labor-draft measure will be considered at a meeting tonight at Garden Hall The council, composed of represen- tatives of all c. I. O. locals in this area, may send one or more dele gates to Washington soon.
 The International Union of Mine Mill & Shelter Workers will hold two meetings this week for officers and shop stewards of all locals. A meeting for the lower Naugatuck Valley will be held in Ansonia to- morrow night, and one for the Wa terbury- -Torrington area in this city Thursday night.
 In announcing the meetings, John J. Mankowski, member of the M. M s. w. executive board, said they were originally planned to arrange for cooperation with the State C. I. O. Political Action Committee, but that recent developments have pushed the question of current la- bor legislation to the fore.
 "The anti-labor drive in Washing ton makes political action by unions more important than ever before, said MT. Mankowski." Our first aims must necessarily be to have President Truman veto the Case Bill and Congress defeat the President Emergency Strike Control Bill. AS we look to a long range program we see also a need for political ace ton on a much increased scale"
 Speaking at the Ansonia and Wa terbury meetings will be Mr. Man. kowski, International Vice Pres- ident Ralph Rasmussen of the M M. s. w. Fred Sard, field represen- tative for the 0. I. O.-P. A. O.; and John J. Driscoll, secretary-treasurer of the Connecticut 0. I. o. Council
 Plans for the dollar drive" in be- half of the P. A. O. will be made at both meetings. The Waterbury campaign, during which each local c. I. 0. member will be asked tc contribute one dollar to the poll. tical fund. will be held the week oi June 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
ItoIion Gang Tries to- SteoI Ballot Boxes
 Election Morred
 By Mony Incidents
 As Millions Vote

Rome, June 3. UP)-A gang of sub- machine gunners tried to steal the ballot boxes today at Savona, near Genoa, but were driven off in a gunfght with police during the final phases of the Italian election on the fate of King Humbert II.
 Police wounded one attacker and arrested three during the shooting fray at the polling place. Several gunmen escaped.
 When asked about the attackers politics, police said only there have been number of arrests of Neo- fascists in the Genoa area recent ly."
 The gun battle was the only seri- ous incident in the day and a hali of voting which ended at noon to. day. An estimated 30 to 90 percent of the 28,000, 900 eligible voters cast ballots. Women voted for the firs' time in a national election. Some Milan polling places reported 1O' percent turnouts.
 Results of the voting, expected tonight, will show whether Italy wil have a monarchy or republic. TheI also will show the effectiveness O. the appeal by Pope Plus XII .fo Italy to reject left-wtng politica philosophy.
 A Milan city official stated vague | ly that central Milan had vote l to retain the king, but there wer
 no figures to support the statement A marchioness was arreste' in Rome for trying to vote a secon' time under another name. A colone was caught when three extra tllega ballots fell out of his pocket. Two voters were killed when DO lice guns went off accidentally, ant eight were injured when bal cony fell on e polling place r1eat Turin. Three were wounded in knifing at the polls near Naples.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-03
|WoIter Johnson
 RoIlies Toduy

Washington, June 3 (UP) - Walter Johnson, one of baseball's all-time pitching greats rallied to- day after losing ground" yesterday in his fight for life.
 At Il A. M. (EDT), Georgetown General Hospital reported that the 5e-year-old former flreballer of the Washington Senators was system atically somewhat better than yes- terday" and was taking some nour- ishment.
 Johnson, .-iho suffered stroke in April and took turn for the worse last week, was semi-conscious. He had been in coma most of the past week.