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A Contribution to
Current History

DR.. Charles A. Beard, that
veteran in the labyrinth of his
tory in his american Foreign
Policy In The Making" 1882
1910, has ventured to expound
the responsibilities which Amer
lea was forced to shoulder in
the period which he describes.
Some of his premises will be dis
puted and not few of his con-
clusions will fail Of general
acceptance. The events which
he describes are too recent for
historic analysis but the book Is
stimulating and DR.. Beard, an
expert in the field of research
will know how to defend his
views from the anguished cries
that will come from the Demo-
cratic camp and the Republican
as well
Certainly this veteran his
torian gives a very clear pic
ture OF the tortured world with
which we are all confronted and
he raises many controversial
questions. He asks Does our
membership in the United Ma
tions Organization determine
American foreign policy?" And
again he asks, Are our historic
relations rendered obsolete by
this membership" Obviously
much will be said on both sides
but the resulting controversies
will prove interesting and, it is to
be hoped, enlightening. The
book is a contribution to recent,
almost current history, that will
outlast the political campaigns
that now are raging.
The Beginning of
The Mikado's Empire
"Black Ships Of Japan" by
Arthur Walworth is an absorbing
book and it has a peculiar in
terest for the present writer as
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as ever did the leaves of
Valambrosa. Mr.. Salisbury makes
no pretense of a profound knowl-
edge Of Russian and he insists
very frankly that his sojourn be-
hind what some call the iron
curtain" only lasted eight months
but they were very important
months and Mr.. Salisbury is
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the pen, and
t h e explora-
tions in the
much prom
ised land of
p a ] estine, of
DIR. N e ] S o n
Glueck w h o
has S p e n t
many fruit
full years as
d ire C t Or of
the American
S c h 90 | of
o r ! e n t a !
r e search in
Jerusalem. 1t
La history and
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t HI ID a r k
P e o pl e'' I
have no hesi-
tation in say
! n g t h a t
Russia on
t h e w a ""
by Harrison
Salisbury, is
the most IL
Illuminating Of
t n e m a n Y
volumes that
have fallen.
and are fall
ing from the
p r e S S a S
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archaeology - and romance - and,
above all else, 1t is fascinating.
Perhaps it can best be described
as escape" literature of a very
high order.
While the statesmen OF the day
battle over the port of Trieste
DR.. Giueck leads us to the strand
where once stood Solomon's port
on the Red Sea, and with the
claims of the diplomats and the
economists for the oil deposits of
Arabia and Iran ringing in our
ears he leads us to the empty
holes In the ground from which
again that king among mer-
chants, and big businessman.
among kings, Solomon, extracted
his wealth of copper.
While our learned historian,
who has the happy and most un-
usual faculty Of living in peace
and concord with all the in
habitants of the turbulent land,
with Jew and Christian and Arab
alike. is examining fragments Of
pottery on the plain of Moab he
Is approached by an Arab shep-
herd who listens intently to what
these shreds reveal of the history
of the past with which both Jew
and Arab are involved. The
nomad listened intently and then
he asked. And what do they
reveal of the future?" "Only God
knows that" was the wise answer.
Truly fascinating book.
From Nelson
To Nimitz
Empire and the Sea-" by the
naval historian, Fletcher Pratt,
goes back to the days of Nelson
but it is profitable and enlighten-
ing reading in the days of Nimitz
when SO much depends upon our
naval supremacy not only upon
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The Stuff of Which
History Is Made

1t is natural that, with the
world still in turmoil, we should
turn for light and leading to the
eye witnesses of athe tragedy
which is so slow in subsiding for
as Herbert L. Matthews says and
says truly, in his remarkable and
revealing book, THE Education
of a Correspondent only first
(See HISTORY, Page 16.)
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very intelligent and careful
observer. He recognizes the
theological differences between
Russia and America but he sees
land stresses the remarkable
similarities also. He describes
with appreciation the work of
the Soyiets in Central Asia.
How my old friend Arminius
Van Very were he in the land of
the living would be surprised to
learn that the wild tribes he,
knew SO well, the Turki and
the Uzbeks, are represented in
Leningrad today by very COM z
petent and wide-awake am
bassadors who wear striped
trousers and know all about the
protocol!
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Behind Russia's 5
Iron Curtain

Having labored in the Russian
vineyard since the days when
Mackenzie Wallace was the pre-
ferred expounder of life among
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08

Upon graduation Ciarcia plans to enter the Merchant-Marine Cadet Corps in July.
 Benno Salewski, the Salutatorian with a 91.1 average, is the son of MT. and Mrs. Hans Salewsd of Prospect. He is a graduate of Bar nard School. During his school ca reer he was honored by various school clubs. He served as editor-in- chief of the school paper, Tech Liber. He was vice president of T. c. A. and vice. president of Pyth- agoras Club. He served on several dance committees and was a mem- Der of the Glee Club. He plans to study electronics in the future.
 Other members of the class on the honor roll are:
 Mary Mason, Charles Leogrande, Jane Iorio, David Tracy, Wanda Uhacz, Rudolph Mucci, Philip Fam iglietti, Michael Kirilenko, William Romanauskas, Marie LeRose.
 Ann L. Kurtz, Thomas Carmody, Robert Bounds, Mary Cote, Claton Warner, Paul Chartier, Gin service) |, William Staniescki, Elizabeth Cor etto, Roland Garant, Joyce Knapp, William Dwyer, Richard Fadus, Jerry Preslopsky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Re-EnIisted WorVeteran Divorced
 Violet p. Maxwell
 Receives Decree
 On Cruelty Charge

Superior Court Judge Edward J Quinlan handed down a divorce Judgement today for Violet Pearl Birdsall Maxwell of Watertown against Charles Robert Maxwell of Waterbury, was veteran, who re- gently re-enlisted in the Army for a three-year period.
 She was given custody of their two children, and provision was made for payment of $15 weekly for their support. The couple were mar ried Aug. 5, 1889 at Warrenton, Va, and the plaintiff claimed her hus- band became cruel the following Oct. IA. The action was heard last month.
 Entered on the court docket to- day was divorce suit brought by Isabelle Blanche Little Walker of Ansonia against Presley Walker, al- so of Ansonia. They were married June 6, 1886 at New York City. The plaintiff, who seeks custody of their child and also support, claims her husband became intolerably cruel June 1, 1887, and deserted her in August, 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Neus Of Connecticut
Flyers Appointed

Hartford, May 8. (UP)-Adjutant General Reginald B. Delacour to- day announced appointment of four Connecticut war flyers to key posts in the Air National Guard soon to be activated in Connecti- cut.
 Col. Harry w. Generous, former commander of the Hath Observa- tion Squadron and attached to the Troop Carrier Command in Europe, will be commanding officer of the 103d Fighter Group.
 Col. George R. Stanley, who served in the Pacific and was CO., pilot of the Dreamboat, which re- gently set a coast-to-coast record, is to be executive officer and deputy commander of the 103d.
 Lt.-Col. Horace B. Wethereu, who served in the E.TO., will be deputy for operations and training.
 Maj. Thomas L. Carroll, a Pacific veteran, will be commanding of ficer of the 11Sth Fighter Squadron (single engine).
 The first meeting of officers and enlisted men of the Air National Guard will be held in Hartford Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08

be necessary to provide funds for the same.
 At recent meeting of the Board of Public Works at which several minor changes in the Public Mar ket ordinance were recommended to the Board of Aldermen the control Ter informed the Works Board that it probably would be necessary at later date to set up such funds in one of the budgets of those de- partments which come under the jurisdiction of the board. These ir- clude the Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of City Hall, Street, Water, and Sewer Department.
 Receipts from the Public Market to date total approximately $2,OO0, representing sale of stalls to farm CTS and vegetable growers on a seasonal or monthly basis. Few daily rentals, which cost 5O-cents per day, have as yet been sold, but MT. McGinnisS stated that during the summer months he anticipated a considerable number of this type.
 It is also believed that fuller utilization of the market area for parking will be made by the city this year, in which event it may be necessary to detail an attendant to the site to superintend parking and ultin& tely to collect a nominal fee. However. it is believed that be- fore the city decides on establish .nent of fee, it will be forced to alnend it's present lease with the New Haven Road, which now leases the site to the city at an annual rental of $1,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08

that question. Some. women don't want their husband to go out at all and some men want to go out every night. But I don't consider either fair. I think they're both en- titled to a little freedom and if they compromise they're better off. They really should try to go out together frequently because 1t helps to make life more interesting. They get new ideas, meet new friends together and have common inter- ests."
 gsts; ass' .}a 32At'sfs f.s12 lstv7g
 "It's My Opinion" feature of the Waterbury Democrat, was in- augurated to bring to readers the opinion of people in this com lnnnity on vital issues of the day and problems of human interest. 'It's My Opinion" will appear again in the Waterbury Democrat Friday. when five people will be asked:
 Do .ou think our present liquor laws a-e satisfactory? Ha 4 2 aN 4 r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Building Authorized
 For Public Market
Civilian Production Administrator Grants Permission; Only $2,OOO Involved i'm Proposed Structure

The City of Waterbury was noti- fled today that permission had been granted by the Office of Civilian Production Administration at Hart ford for construction of one-story office building at the Waterbury Public Market at the corner of Meadow and Field Street extension.
 The proposed structure would house the market master and gov ernment market reporter, as well as provide sanitary facilities for the market. According to the plans sub- mitted to the CPA the cost of the structure would be in the neighbor- hood of $2,000.
 Need of such 8 structure at the market has been felt for the past few years, but 1t wasn't until the appointment of Joseph McGinniss as market master this Spring that the plans reached the active stage. City Controller Cornelius F. Ma loney stated this morning that be- fore bids for construction of the building can be advertised, it will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
ArmyAIters Enlistment Regulations
 Grades Appropriate
 To Prior Service
 Offered Ex-G.I.'s

For the last three months the Army has been looking for CTS with needed Military Occupation Specialties. These men have tech- nical training that the Army can use and the Army has been offering them enlistment in grade consid- cred appropriate to their prior &C., tive service, training and experi- ence, according to Major Stanley E. ! Lease, commanding officer of the Army Recruiting Service in Water bury.
 Now that list has been expanded, Major Lease announced. New spe- cialties have been added and some specialties previously listed now of- fer the veterans more stripes than before. A, good example is that of rifleman. Previously that speciality only called for rating of private first class, but now rifleman may re-enlist with a grade up to techni- cal sergeant provided he has the necessary prior service in that M. O. S., explained the major.
 The regulatlonS governing enlist nlent under this new plan are; a man must have been honorably dis charged on or after May 12, 1945 and must reenMSt before June 30, 1946; the grade in which enlisted varies with the specially and also according to the length of time served in that M. O. S.; and appli- cants will not be enlisted in a grade higher than that held at the time of discharge from active duty.
 This plan for reenlistment in no way alters the standard procedure for reenlisting in the grade held at the time of discharge, if reenlisting is accomplished within 90 days of discharge" concluded Major Lease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
New Nursing Glass Formed

Mrs. John Dillon announces that a six lesson course in Home Nurs- ing conducted by the Waterbury Chapter, American Red Cross, will start Thursday evening at 7:30- 9:3O May g, and continue every Tuesday and Thursday evening TOT three weeks.
 Glasses will be held at the War ner Gardens Community House. The instructor will be Mrs. Madge Pearce.
 These six lessons will give any one a complete understanding ot how to care for sick at home, should the need arise, and how to assist the doctor and nurse by intelligent interpretation of orders.
 There are twenty registrations III for the first two classes. However, anyone interested may come in on the first evening, and in the event there are any vacancies they may be admitted to the class; other wise the names will be applied to the next class which will open as soon as the present one is com- pleted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Tickets Neu

West Hartford May 8. (UP)- Mass pickets paraded before the main gates today as nearly 900 nOn-union employees of Pratt and Whitney Division of NiIes-Be- ment-POnd Company, accepted 8 company offer to go back to work.
 The company announced sev- eraI days ago it had made its final offer to the C.I.O.-U.E., which called strike at the plant nearly two months ago over demands for an 1872 cents an hour across the-board increase. It announced the factory would reopen today for office workers, fOremen and supervisors, and that regular striking employees could return next Monday.
 There were about 400 picketS on the main line when the gates opened this morning. They made no attempt to interfere with the returning workers, and police said the demonstration was Or- derly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Conflicting
 Testinnonyin in $4OOAction

A defendant in medical serv- ice action in Common Pleas Court today denied debt of $253 to a Waterbury physician, alleging the doctor had boosted the bill from an actual amount of $10O because an insurance company was involved.
 The defendant, Mrs. Eleanor Hockert, formerly of Oakville and now of Washington, D. O., claimed the plaintiff, Dr. Elliott R. Mayo, actually charged her $1OO for treat ment of knee injury. but that he presented bill of $253. so she could collect that sum from an insur- ance company.
 Mrs. Hockert, claiming that she owed the doctor only $10O and has already paid $60, admitted on cross examination that she presented the larger bill to the insurer.
 The physician, who claims he op- erated on the defendants knee and treated her for the injury from Nov 26, 1940 to Feb. 9, 1941, claimed $4O0 damages from his patient and her husband, Carl Hockert, a Navy veteran.
 Mrs. Hockert. a former city em- plo..-e, testified she offered Dr. Mayo $40 at, one time to complete pay ment of the bill, but he refused to accept that amount.
 A possible settlement of the issues out of court was indicated when the parties went into conference after the presentation of evidence was concluded before Judge John T.. Gull Than early this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Honor Pupils Named AtLeaUenlU0rthH. H. s.
Joseph Garcia Is Valedictorian Benno Salewski, Salutatorian; B Other Students Qualify for Honors

Principal Frank G. Began of Leavenworth High School has an-
 nounced the following Honor Roll for the graduating class of 1946:
 The Valedictorian, with an average of SIP, is Joseph Ciarcia, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph M. Ciarcia of 89 Pleasant Street, a graduate of Merriman Grammar School. During his four years at Leavenworth he was an active member of the Junior Red Cross, member of the Tech Liber Staff, the Pythagoras Club, Leavenworth High School Orchestra and Intra- High School Orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Chromium Corp. PIons Exponsion

The Chromium Corporation of America plans $55,000 building program to enlarge its plant here to provide a training program for veterans and development of plat ing process for stoves and plumb ing products in low-cost housing developments. Expansion will center on electro-plating research and de- velopment laboratories.
 Approval of the Civilian Produc- ton Administration is being asked for building materials for 40 by 112 feet addition on Huntingdon Avenue. Much new machinery and equipment will be purchased. Elm ployment for about 35 veterans will be provided, it is estimated by R. E. Cleveland, general manager.
 The firm announced several days ago that its organic coating divi- sion will be moved to Carteret, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Bus Hits WatertosOn Couple i1 NeIU York

A Watertown man and wife, for mer residents of this city, are be- ing treated at Metropolitan Hos- pital in New York City where. they were admitted Sunday after being struck by a bus. The two are Mi- chael Frederick, 72, of 401 Main Street. Watertown, and his wife, Ellen. Hospital authorities said MT. Frederick suffered a possible skull fracture, His wife is under treat- ment for leg and arm injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
State C. of C. N dominates Waterburians
 Three Proposed for
 Beard Of Directors

Hartford, May 8-The nominatine committee for directors of the Con- necticut Chamber of Commerce have announced in a preliminary ballot to members the names o1 tWenty-Seven nominees to be voted upon" at the annual membership meeting to be held at 1O:45 A. M (D.S.T0. on Wednesday, May 22nd in the Old English Hall. Hotel Bond, Hartford.
 The nominations include three Waterburians, Edwin J. Rockwell secretary and treasurer, American Brass Company; Frank T. Healey general counsel, Connecticut Motor Stage Association and Daniel T. Harrington, Jr., realtor.
 The complete board, exclusive of the officers and past presidents. numbers seventy members, the terms of twenty-seven expiring each year. Of the twenty-seven, eight are elected for 8 three year term and nineteen for term of two years. Sixteen towns and cities are repre- sented among this years nominees and include: Ansonia, Bridgeport, Bristol, Brooklyn, Deep River, Hartford, Eigganum, Meriden, New Haven, Newtown, Norfolk, Old Lyme, Oxford, South Norwalk, Vernon and Waterbury.
 There are fourteen basic busi- ness groups with direct represen- tation on the h0ard-aorioliltrre aviation, banking, education, in dustrtes, insurance, investment banking, motor transportation, the press, the professions, public utili- ties, rail transportation, real estate and trade and commerce. Each of the eight countries in the state have a director elected every year for a three-year term and, in addi. tion, there are five general direc- tors elected for a two-year term each year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Lucky Driver Fined in City Court To-day
 Escaped Injury in
 Auto Crash on
 South Main Street

Arraigned before Judge Charle! R. Summa on a charge of operat. ing motor vehicle recklessly, ex. Marine David Cranney, 25, of 5: Lounsbury Street, was fined $10( in City Court this morning, $40 oi which was renitted.
 Cranney was arrested two weeks ago after the car he was driving wrecked IA state highway fence posts, knocked down telephone pole and ripped up 127 feet o1 fence cable. The accident, which occurred near the Diamond Ginger Ale Company on South Main Street plunged large area into darkness when high tension wires were severed.
 Cranney, arrested by It. Patrick Hobart and Motor Patrolman Thomas Fibre and Harold Hurley was uninjured in the crash which totally demolished his car.
 A continuance to May g was granted Maporic J. Lord, 66, of Wolcott when lie wasSarraigned on a charge of failure to grant the right of way. Lord was arrested by Motor Patrolman John Walsh and Jiseph Tierney after the car he was driving from McElligott's Parking Station on East Main Street, crashed into a St. Mafy's Hospital ambulance yesterday morning.
 Other casesa John German, 26 of III Cherry ytreet, breach of the peace, continued to June 5; Max Beirenbaum, 42, of IT Stephano Lane, illegal parking, $6 bond called; John Sullivan, 53, of Beth lehem, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, continued to May 21; Frank Luddy, 45, of 12 Middle Street, violation of the rules of the road, continued to May g; Michael Winzer, 45, of Torrington, violation of the rules of the road; continued to May 9; Phillip Jacovini, 43, of 19 Baldwin Street, non-support, nolled; Dan- iel Keenan, 56, of 406 North Main Street, intoxication and breach ot the peace, nolled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
12 RaiLlUay Express Men Face LayoHs
72 Hours Notice Given Group; Order To Be Cancelled if Freight Embargo Is Called Off

In anticipation of the embargo on freight shipments by the Of- flee of Defense Transportation scheduled to take effect Friday, the Railway Express office here gave 12 men notice last night that they would be laid off, R. L. Chap man, general agent for the local office announced this noon.
 All the men were given 72 hours notice in accordance with union rules, Chapman said. He added that all men were told the order would be cancelled if the embargo is called off
 The ODT order bans shipments of freight on May 10 of all items with the exception of perishables food and feed, fuels, printing paper and hospital and medical supplies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Funds Returned

Hartford, May 8. (UP)-A sum of $750 given by the city to the Department of Connecticut, Jewish War Veterans, for its State con- vention to be held here May 24-26 was returned today because of a recent disclosure that the city will end the year with deficit instead of an anticipated surplus.
 Comdr. Albert A. Reich wrote a note of appreciation to the acting chairman of the aldermanic com- mittee on amusements, which ap- proved the appropriations, and said that i've will somehow, through private subscription, make up this amount"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Strike FaUored

New Haven, May 8. (UP)-Some 1900 trolleymen and bus drivers of the Connecticut Company were in favor today of a strike to back up their demands for a pension sys- tenn, higher wages and deduction of union dues by the company.
 No date for the walkout was set, however, and union representa- tives said they were hopeful new contract could be negotiated with out resorting to work stoppage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08
Jury Receives .$5OOO Action

A Superior Court jury of seven women and five men started deli6er- ations before noon today in the 5000 civil action of Mrs. Elizabeth Ryan of Waterbury against the Thomas Restaurants, owner of the White Tower Restaurant on East Main Street, and was scheduled to resume them again following the o'clock lunch recess.
 Mrs. Ryan claims she was Injured II years ago when she bit into .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-08

piece of glass while eating fruit salad at the East Main Street Res taurant. The incident allegedly oc- cured March 2, 1895.
 Counsel for the defendant con- tended in closing arguments today that the piece of glass may have been clipped off by the customer,