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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
THE CASE AT LICHFIELD
(Bridgeport Telegranl

Bridgeport Telegraph
 The sad story of the Army trial at Lichfield has dropped out of the
 news the last few days, though
 every assurance has been given that
 there will be no "whitewashing" of anyone, regardless of rank, who may be found guilty of brutal practices.
 There is the issue of the club ping of American soldier prisoners to be sure, but beyond that there is bigger issue. It is not so much whether this or that sergeant struck American soldier, and forced them to do painful exercises, starved them, or injured them. It is not so much either whether Colonel Kilian, the commander, ordered such inhumanitieS. The colonel and the sergeantS can be taken care of.
 Beyond all the dirty tactics prac- ticed at Lichfield is whether these officers were carrying out, under higher orders, deliberate system of brutality at prison camps. A lot of testimony has been given which may lead to higher levels. The accused all swore they acted as they did on orders from high CT up. One counsel charged that the men he is defending were of- fered light sentences if they would
 hot duplicate Superiors. Many other unpleasant situations have been uncovered.
 The big question is: Who start ed all this brutality? Who gave the first order to beat American pris- onerS; knock their teeth out; make them stand for hours, face to wall; batter them with clubs when they're down? The Army should not rest until that man is found, and the American public ought to be suf- ficiently aroused to force the Army to find him. The order must have come from somewhere. For such people, the Articles of War have heavy penalties, which should be inflicted in full.
 Assuming that the Army had a difficult situation to face, with some men who preferred a jail cell to combat. These men are to be pitied. They should not be given any coddling treatment, but there is no reason under the sun why they should be beaten or shot.
 What right had some prussianized officer to attempt to diagnose the cases of these men by clubbing them? All men are not brave, and it is utterly impossible for many to overcome their coWardice The trial at Lichfield did not show that Army brutality was confined to such men either.
 The investigation of this blot on our war record ought to be taken out of the ArmyS hands, even if an Act of Congress is necessary. The Army should not be allowed to in- vestigate itself in such a case. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
End of ISOlatiOniS1n
By Th0n1aS Stokes

ing accounts for over third of the budget, around $7500O00. Fixed costs for equipment and facilities are such large part that the cut will seriously handicap programming, described by Assistant Sec- retary William Benton as "the heart of the opera ton".
 The reduction which applies all along the line probably will force elimination of information serv- ice and libraries in many of the 45 countries where they maintained, with a concentration in perhaps 15 20 centers The library service has been especially helpful with long lines of people waiting their turn outside.
 The committee also recommended discontinuance of the magazine America" published in Russia, now the chief source of information about the United States in that country. Though Russia hitherto had limited publication to 10000 copies, many more read it. It is passed around from hand to hand Since the House committee urged its discontnnance the Russian government has authorized 5OyO00 copies.
 The great importance of the information and cultural program stressed by Secretary of State Byrnes when he appeared before the committee to urge the full appropriation recommended by the Budget Bureau He pointed out that are commit ted to policy of collaboration with other peaceful nations.
 For better involved in all the major international problems of the earth-Through international organizations, and through bateral and multlateral commitments" said Mir. Byrnes.
 There was a time when could afford-or thought we could afford-to be unconcerned about what other people thought of US. That time is past We shall be making decisions, within the United Nations and independently, that will have reper- cussions affecting the lives of ordinary people all over the globe. Our attitudes and our actions-and rumors thereof-will be matters of concern every where As never before shall have to explain our selves = and explain ourselves thoroughly and promptly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

government had budget of only one billion dollars year, the money raised by high protective tariff may have been important. But today taxation bc the means of securing better distribution of income and wealth. of directing the investment of government subsidies, of expanding social security, of stabilizing the dollar, of building highways and even of limiting the use of alcohol and tobacco
 What Henderson declares he would like to see is tax policy that would balance the US economy at full employment. To achieve .ths, he advocates getting rid of all corporation taxes and abolishng all aggressive excise and sales taxes that act curb on consumption.
 In their places. Henderson would have grad- uated income tax on all sources of income, even treating capital gains as a source of income He would however, eliminate taxation on the lowest income groups, and would even abandon collection of social security funds by taxes and deductions from payrols.
 Social security benefits Henderson says, should be paid directly from the srper-budget of the fed eral Treasury If from 12 to IA percent of the na- tional income were paid out in the form of health insurance, unemployment compensation, old age and other social security benefits, it would make the country stronger and would be good business in times of Tagging payrols Huge pools of savings wouldn't be so necessary under such scheme apparently, for everyone would be spending to maintain prosperity.
 We were unwilling to spend what 1t took to get the country back its feet in the 193Os Henderson recalls Today, he says the country must maintain a high purchasing power or it will repeat what hap pened in the last depression and another bust of that kind would greatly endanger the chances of maintaining world peace
 The hope of the American. competitive system lies in the management of purchasing power to maintain full employment Henderson believes. But he says the country will have to have new type of Congress and new type Of Congressman to deal with 1t. Businessmen Henderson told the left-of- liberal New Council of American Business will have to take larger part in politics If this new type Of Congressman is to be elected but 1t would be fdn to be this kind of new businessman in the future
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

Like Hopkins and Corcoran, these two were once good friends. It was Hannegan who put George Allen in the White House to act as his personal representative and keep his finger political Today however the only thing they have in com mon is their individual affection for Harry Truman.
 In fact the breach has become so wide that George Allen played a big part in fomentng the Dixie Democratic revolt against Hannegan. George, who is of the most nkeable men in Washing ton and keeps the President in stitches with his amusing stories, has hosts of friends among the right-wing Democrats He speaks their language, and quietly though gleefully he stirred up the pot of Southern rebellion until it boiled over against the Democratic National Chairman.
 Hannegan in turn has been sorely disappointed in Allen and has made no great secret of the fact that he considers George bad influence.
 In fact when the President proposed appointing Allen to be director of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Hannegan went to the White House and personally registered his opposition. Truman however interrupted by holding his hands above his head.
 "I can't talk about George Allen" he said. He's my friend"
 That ended that. But it hasn't ended the tug of war between the two men next to the throne
 Senator Tafts speech attacking the British loan was partly inspired by Bernard Baruch and Jesse Jones' They both had hand in the writing. Bob Jackson will soon return to Washington from adier-General Telford Taylor of Vermont, former general counsel of the Federal Communications Commission The Spanish ambassador has been feeding pro-Franco propaganda to Ed Stettinius through of all people, Iranian Ambassador Ala Last week the Spanish ambassador sent word Stettinius through Ala that the Russians were smuggling guns to French and Spanish Communists at the Spanish border. To Secretary of State James Byrnes and Senators Tom Connally and Arthur Vandenberg, the most troublesome thing at the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York was the Syn- pathy of Secretary General Trygve Lie for the Rus sian cause. They have been discussing among them selves the possibility of easing Le elected five year term out of his top job in the United Nations The Soviet evacuation of Iran has finally begun to A and Rrifi diplomats in Iran doubt whether the Russians will complete their evacuation by May G. The State Department, which was cracking down on Argentina a few weeks ago, has now agreed to sell surplus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Fashions Latest Decree

Fashions seldom the of the editorial page But the decree from Paris that skirts shall longer to us matter of general interest and maybe of 
 The whole world is badly clothed Even in prosperous America articles of apparel much than ever before in the memory of living mortas Yet at this time omnpotent being in war-scarred Paris the pins from his her mouth and proclams that skirts shall be heightened.
 In former days such command from high was ire futabe To question heresy But today it's different To buy clothes simply for style rather than for need all right in the piping days of prosperity long the budget isn't fractured But to buy them needessy when mems suts shirts and shorts pearls in oysters another matter.
 So we're all in favor of the Civilian Production Admins ratons interference with the oraces of fash ion The CPA is in for tough fight anc we wish it luck May outmaneuver the Parisian general staff and manfuy withstand the expected frontal assault by the countrys bilized and militant nylon lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

Corcoran, both at one time close to FDR, both good friends with each other. Then the two fell apart, and gradually Harry eu- chered Tommy out of the White House picture.
 Today the same old personal battle to stay close to the throne is going on over Truman. The unpublished struggle is taking place between two of the Presi- dents closest friends George Allen of Mississippi and Bob HanneRan of Missouri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
TOO LATE THIS YEAR
FBoston Post)

The news comes too late to cause any great rejoicing among New England vegetable gardeners this year, but the Department of Agri- cultures announcement that it has found what appears to be an effec- tive weed-killer will interest them nevertheless. The only trouble, it appears, is that the preparation "2, 4-D," must be used on the soil dur ing the winter, otherwise it will stop the germination of legitimate seeds. If it can be perfected by 1947, however, home gardening can be made lot more attractive for many an amateur hoe and spade Wielder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

and often is not clearly apparent to the public.
 One of the most important is now before the Senate in the proposed British loan, as has been pointed out here previously.
 There is another before Con- greSs of slightly different sort. This has to do with our effort to reach out to other people, to explain ourselves and our objec- tives, to the end of promoting understanding which is the basis of peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
The Firing Line
 By D. N. T.

"The survey confirmed that ice cream, apple pie and strawberry shortcake are still among Americas favorite desserts. From a letter from the United Air Lines News Bureau.
 THE CONSTANT Though science whiskS us through
 the air
 In comfort and with lightning speed Though gadgets wrought with
 cunning care Supply our every creature need: Though change is rampant in the
 land
 And progress goes in bounds and
 leaps,
 So fast that we can't understand The brilliant harvest that it reaps; Though we enjoy exotic things That never graced the common
 board,
 Which come to us on flashing wings From every distant nations hoard; Though alien chefs direct the range And plot the bill with expert eye, We adamantly fight the change That leads away from apple pie, From ice cream and the noble cake That's crowned with cream on
 berries red.
 (Garcon, come say what I must
 take Eheu! Alas! Alack!-instead.
 Foreign Ministers Agree on Machinery to Study Italian Rep aratiOns Issue"-headIine. Mach inery can't do any worse than human beings, at that.
 St. John Irvine, the British play wright and drama critic, told an audience in Belfast the other night that he would rather 'be in jail in this country than free in America" That sounds like a bit of Shaw gos- pel--according to St. John.
 Damn the men who look back" says Price Administrator Paul Por- ter. It doesn't seems possible, but it looks as though there is at least one Washington bigwig who never will commit his memoirs to paper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Views of the Press

investigators should be American prosecutors of the highest type, men like Tom Dewey for instance, who will get all the facts. It ought to be made so tough for those responsible that the Army will never allow any, thing of the sort to happen again. A strong, civilian inquiry ought to be launched at once,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

the book. Leon said openly that he was first. last, and all the time a New Dealer, but that, like the child found wandering around in the big department store, 'Ie wasn't loSt-Mama was"
 Among other things, Tender son declared that:
 l. A new communist or social democratic party might easily arise in America if the old busi- ness attitude of special privilege for monopoly and high tariffs were to continue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

A free haircut club has been formed in New Britain, by men who refuse to stand the rise in the price of haircuts from 75 cents to a dollar. The disgruntled New Britain tOnsOrial artists are said to be spreading the word that the members are saving the clippings and trying to make deal with the mattress people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

ways in which complete international cooperation by the United States be blocked unless there is constant watchfulness new test comes frequently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

WASHINGTON. May 3-Around every President always rages battle of courtiers all trying to get close to the throne Haryr Truman Is no exception.
 Around Roosevelt, hottest rivalry was between Harry the Hop" Hopkins and Tommy the Cork"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
BRAGGART

A gal who, I'm constrained to say, Can't set my heart a-flutter Says: Every day in every way, I'm getting butter and butter"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Whats Left of New Deal By Peter Edson

WASHINGTON, May s-(NEA)--L Leon Tender on-remember?-gave the valedictory address at two-day convention of the New Council of American Business here in Washington, and it was for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
Waterbury Of the Past
25 Tears Ago

1V 1Vog4S ZASU MT. and Mrs. William Heflin of Congress Avenue returned to the city after three-weeks trip to Montreal.
 The engagement of Edward Hark- ness and Loretta Chappell was an- nounced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
5 Years Ago

Hailed into court on charge of obtaining money under false pre- lenses, a local resident said he was not aware that he violated a law when he took orders for shrub bery which he planned to grow and sell to his customers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
A Thought For Today

th man, judgest do sngs the that thou shalt the judgment GaM3-ROmans 23
 
 a mirror, othas an example omseves-Terence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03
15 Years Ago

A construction worker, Edward Lang of Bridgeport, was killed when he fell 30-feet from a ladder while working on a roof in Reideville.
 Mrs. Marie Kelsey and daughter Elsie left for 8 visit with relatives in Danbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-03

A bottle of brandy dropped from a third-fioor window hit the ground unbroken.
Evening star., 1946-11-11
HOUSES sALE-s.E. 6 s.w. tcon,.)

Hn1aCR HILLCREsT AREA.oRsn : ,!up supdsy END and
sized rms. awnings. storm sash. fireplace
years old; a good buy at $4,000; 1859 8
st. Sc. Directions: Out Pa. ave. sc. past
sss'ia' ss ass s AZ hsEs 'is Lee fr:s
Pa. ave. s.e.. Ii. 1000. Ill
LOVELY, completely furnished 5-room
sen,idetached house; S13.5O0; by owner.
eeEokED-ses eeaa H s 50, s.h ST. ,s.w,-sl. 900
down; rooms bath, g, h.-w,h;, base
Mr.: vinnick. with A. NJ pRAisNER. a464
SSsn GoIoREpMasSa iaRSa 70 BASS pL. s.E.-s1, 300
down; price $9,950: semidetached brick. g
months old; possession at settlement:
R asa 'ath Can Morris dahsn
st. Snn'sx: WA soss psEiSSa &c. oas7. Once
SopokEb@s4Soo 9ssp sShsay Z g. fi1e st. se. ID good
rooms, kitchen and bath. AD. o4s4. IL
attractive 2-story row brick in good con-
Sis~h: SsI assp I iot: S9Isk ssrass With @ stsf-
FLoYp E. DAVIS CO. Ma O352 10
CoLORED-sEMIDET. Groom and bath
rage, full basemt. with front entrance:
owner occupied; reasonable: Call REL1,
ANCE REALTY CO, DU. O92s: Sun. and
EYES; ra sbv calI MIS- Toiver TR. $780, or Mrs.
coLoREb9AVoN caipSi Ed REALTY CO.: 200 blk.
9th st. Sc; q lovely Investment: rooms
pm pI1ee0 p1 EaSh 4oa7 aE Pfn sPfn sn or Ho sS
once, 1927 11th st. NV. III
Evening star., 1946-11-11
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. c.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER ~, leb.
sUsURBAN sALE-VIRGINIA.

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Alexandria. continue south on Washinston
Ii sEAe EsTxTE sSfsa 81 WE iel Lee hwy.
WHl4h " Ge cafdkSiX AZ ad SRs sMxb2sA Xii 2Rss9 mos.
frepiaee. Il piaa aanked an T By booksheives. and ar
ssa iay ~a magnsent HIssss vRes VIE
heat ioo On : shady acre. RriceS YnasE s4l:
SERVICE, NC. Lsss hwy at olebe rd.'
INCOME End PEoraRTggeon Ant apt on qp
fioor; as Cos eiose-in f0f RossiSn location; priced
5sssqnabIZ: with SnIy So 999 cash dow Swn
fhVaey Fl we ri Rsf Ok s6sS fsr enough
JemOysd from your nsish6ots s on spacious
with 2 master bedrooms and bath gpstaiEs;;
sIssshsa saEsss e Zee hfS hxy 4 dls5e ld
fs%. q 5sdoon. .ss ssps s;nFq!snsa sssb as
bedrm. with private bath; recreation room,
maids goom and and bath ii IN lr, basew%snt' % oil
hwy. at Glebe rd.. GIL. O561. OK. 2585.
8-ROOM HOUSE ON 6 ACREs-This Is
the homesite Of the large farm and in:
cludes large hilltop lawn with trees and
patch Of woods across the stream. There
Is q substantial old house with large rooms,
heat In the back yard is quaint old
brick slave quarters with interesting possi-
bilities 8 miles from Washington over good
roads. Possession with deed. Price,
$4,000; substantial down payment re-
quired. MASON HIRST Annandale. Va.
at the end OF Columbia pike. Phone Alex.
6612 Closed Sundays.
OAKCREST, VA-7-rm home: 5 rms and
bath on first floor: 2 rms. kitchenette and
rage; S15.75O. F. e. WESTENBERGER.
OK 1793 IA
Evening star., 1946-11-11

AcRE BLDG STE soo at .as Solssyhi1le hns 1sss s
aRAkfMHNr sHaFfMAN: sf house. USE GROUND suisabl.
for M Ms MeLean Le Gardens r type Of apartments;
70 So f. 600 senssr sre ts
s. .ee captOi % ST. % Bfidse. now half completed;
price as an entsty &c So f. siess. ios
f5sSss pSN oWns4 1n 0ftssst Eye IP1s b.
III ssoaeRR roBASco 5ssksss aissRai2n FxRasms main
house, unimproved: 2 tobacco barns, about
100 acres tiliabie, balance cord and pulp pulp
the Tshs sVf iccasion foT one ons %es
sS b:hS.y RI line via ss nsH Ss seus5 GfpS,
within IA miles Of the district for sale to-
asy EWo At sS sta pei Rss 81 xs 'IS S:
ssts ss e g. SReE g. Ra I1'e $685. ss'2a
IS pss 9ps sS.1N sS aso sss.sass t. says
Laboratory ard other se Wasn; ra,,,aS astisi T.
irsdi Bridge A's1 Snder construction and new red.
eral highway to Indian Head; accessible
s s! g. ns $500 Ssl ssa
INVESTMENT " OPPORTUNITY = 1.77s
.sts mny WpossBes hs Il has so
old Colonial house capable Of 90 OUTSTANDING
restoration. 1t has about 900 acres OF
tiIiable land and may be operated either
tended frontage on both primary and
secondary roads. and is ripe for subdivision.
Its rolling hills and sunny, meadows are
For 1Sss . developer or investor who wants to
enjoy gracious Virginia country life within
inrton and who wants secure Investment.
sure to Increase in value. this tract may
BE- eonsidered UNIQUE: We ofter & II a. 9
MASON HIRST, Annandsle. Va, at the
end OF Columbia pike. Phone Alex. bS12.
Closed Sundays.
(Continuod On Next PasNl
Evening star., 1946-11-11
HOUSES WANTED TO BUY.

HOME WANTED, direct from owner. IN
NV Washington, for client; immediately:
Ro6sEs' hoHS or 1o4ss ozss Sc. nearby Md. viii
buy or have cash buyers. A A. CARoZZA
coa; 1897 Pa. ave; sc. AT; ss41; Is Il
". scHUyLER MATTHEW'S, &, Co. 1906
goth st. NV, DU. 6023. Backed by 80 yrs
of dignified. efficient real estate practice
OR 3 BEDROOM HOME in .. n or
nearby Va; will pay all cash. P. o. Box
PRIVATE PARTY needs or more room
house Immediately; will pay all cash NO
ant fREPaREp RfassR Box To aS Pay stsf
Of or Hyattsvile. 81 No agents. Ewes. Ho. 1850.
HAVE CASH BUYERS for your property.
zINGER,, JR. Real Estate WA. 32S2;
fEsSi HavE wA CASH fp'si BUYERS for Chevy chase
homes; Sell your home me-, new and and don't ont
sn sRs made "a sSqIa %hGs navs flas
FROM OWNER or 8 bedrm. house. ind
4 sS@a a'' viii
We We NEED HOMES to sell in all locations.
They are still bringing top prices; T. a
S9STER 81 M1pE f5SS Co. 81 RI i4ts Ias ST. MAR
hssss @t in f4t B e. ele or hssrDS s'f No ea g
s14i Sc. AND NE. pRoPERTY-we viii pay
2atts AL Sssh QUICK 1c w acton se UNk tG5 S0a MR
5Ss LILA E e as ai3o small brick
Md. Must be reasonably priced. No agents.
wv I WILL PAY YOU CASH today for your
FORD sHERTzER, RE. 2735. Ewes Wo.
= CASE cl FOR s rqgE HoMH In in 97do p
WANTED. Va I1a5 NEAR suIrLAND or few miles
out mofe Sr client has sh cash. al
pay up to $4,000. Call Mr.. Wood, with
HARoF bhEST FROM Ts3 6wNNRKRs@ns Nlsdf osSas house
in good condition, with normal income
Have $1,000 for down payment. Can
IMtMEDIArE Hat AcT1oN-we will buy your
home today or sell to cash clients at I full
GaE GaE1st Ues yHCs p Free sss DRnt M
and nearby Maryland. FIR. 1905;
TOP DotARs se ,dr ne fan. and M Ma5ylana bnn.si
clients with cash. or will buy outright; You
y.s w &c 81 sR sss Gusa 5a ans Penn
CASH BUYERS for D. c. and Md. property.
w MoopR1pcE dsHay Re Really Co. eo assi Rhode
MANNAS REALTY co. can sell your house
at today's value. Our estimate without
ebligatien 2s1s Wilson blvd.' GIL. or
n II PROMPT ATTENTION to the sale Of
your home, business or Investment prop-
PHRIEs, Realtor, s0S North Capitol. Ma.
$3.50. Results since 1919.
FOR QUICK RESULTS, list your for rent
or sale property, white. or colored, with
j. w. ROUSE. 1907 11th st. NV. Phone
D1 DIREGT EesS FROM owNER-wiu pay cash
or sell for full value 8 or 8 room house.
2. or Md; Fast, free appraisals.
STRpIP "a ss $780, &c call 1o4 TIL n9oBe4tv Dm
or Sc, white or eolored, MsEyiand or Vie Hjr-
po Eoi% Yo6 G0k WASr ca sfEEbY R 42Sa aeTreN LIST
will pay top price. ENTERPRISE REALTY
We W2 Can S4 SELL aye 81 YoGR 1 HOUSE at its full
value today. Our opinion entails no obll-
CATION. VIM. H SAUNDERS CO.. INC,
Realtors Test. 1SSO. 1919 K st. NV. Dl.
8 BEDRMs.. conv. parochial school. So, 900
cash; NV, Michigan Park va. or Mo.
FROM OWNER want to buy 5 or Q
rm. bungalow in NV. DC; will pay cash up
to SIS 900 for nice place. 81. 5816. -25
WE ARE RUNNING THIS AID because we
must find homes for our many cash buyers.
Call N. C. HINES & SONS, 1923 You ST.
NV. HO. 09S6. g. m. to m. -l3