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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26

and carrying a concealed weapon, was granted a continuance until Oct. 10. The accused is alleged to have struck Francis Sheehan with a blackjack in a restaurant last night at 396 South Main Street.
 Edward Kornegay, 37, of 175 Bishop Street, charged with non- support, was granted a continuance until Dec. 21.
 Wilfred J. Provancher, 26, of 516 North Main Street, charged with theft of an automobile and being away from the Army without leave, was granted a continuance until December 20.
 David Kovalchuk, 57, of 10 Ken yon Street, charged with violation Of the rules of the road, received a nolle for $9.
 Daniel Gaudiosi, 20, of 176 Lake wood Road, charged with violation ot the motor vehicle laws. reckless driving and defective brakes, was granted a continuance until Oct. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26
Paper Raps Ban On Maxi Execution

San Francisco, Sept. 26- (UP) - Commenting editorially on the att tempt to gain admission for report CTS to any executions resulting from the Nuremberg trials, the San Fran cisco Chronicle said today:
 Not freedom of the press but public freedom of information is involved here. Thes great demo- cracies are rooted in the tradition of such freedom. And military expedi- ency is the noly sufficient reason they will recognize for it's curtail- ment. Curb it for any other reason and you jeopardize the whole Dem ocratic structure by destinies of their nations. It seems likely that the welter or rumors that would escape from under the lid would prove far more damaging than any straightaway coverage of the exc cutions."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26
New Ice ShouU Date To Be Selected

Torrington, Sept. 26-Chairman Chester Provost of the committee in charge of the Ice Revels of
 1947" announced today that com- mittee members will meet with rep resentatives of the (Ice Revels, Inc, Saturday to decide on definite time for the show, which was can- celed Sunday when ice-making ma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26
Ship Crew Members Protest Poor Food

Revere, Mass, Sept. 26-UP- More than a score of crew members of the tanker Edward L. Shea were on strike today in protest over what they described as poor food, insult ficient milk and lack of clean linen for their hunks.
 The men walked off the tanker last night, 15 minutes before the ship was due to sail for Baytown, Tex. A spokesman said they decided a Walkout was their only weapon after Capt. Richard L. Schwartz al- legedly refused to heed their con- plaint
 chinery failed. The ice show is be- ing sponsored by the East End Community club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26
JobIess Claims Drop 11.6 Pct.

Torrington, Sept 26 - Unem- ployment compensation claims in Torrington dropped by 11.6 percent last week, when total of TAP were listed, according to a report today by the State Labor Department.
 A total of 573 of the claimants were veterans, while l69 were civ- ilians, the report shows. Initial claims were filed by 34 veterans and 12 civilians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26

can't make a decision in one week. Do these appointive Boards feel that they owe allegiance only to the Power that appoints them and no obligation to the Public? By their recent action, the Board of Zoning Appeals is evidently of this opinion. Members of the board are: Ebert J. Richmond, P. G. Smith, John M. Hutchinson, Ralph Tremaglio and Ralph Czarsty.
 BURTON H. WALKER
 Alderman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26

Queen bumblebees hibernate in Autumn, and they alone of the col- ony survive the winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26

Two and three bedroom houses in Manila now rent for $500 a month.
 Floods and a hailstorm recently Greece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26

Australian agriculturalists will vis- it American to study soya-bean growing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26

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Evening star., 1946-08-04

ton are several bills requested by
Mr.. Truman but which never reach
ed the floor in either chamber
These include:
l. Merger OF the armed forces.
A Senate committee completed hear
ings, but is awaiting an attempt to
work out compromise suitable to
both Army and Navy officials.
2. Labor legislation. This de-
pends largely on what happens in
the next few weeks in employer
worker relations. If new ma ior
strikes develop this fall hackers of
the vetoed Case Labor Disputes Bill
and other measures will press for
action.
g. 1nter-American military aid.
This plan to help South and Gen.
trai American countries modernize
their armed forces and standardize
their equipment with ours was
caught IN the last-minute crush
Leaders believe they have adequate
support to pass it if they can get
1t to the floor.
4. Aid to China. Considerable
controversy exists about this legis-
lation, and it was held up tempo
rarily to await further developments
IN strife-torn China. Gen. Marshall
Mr.. Truman's special envoy to
China, has stated this bill is essen
tial to achieving peace in that
country.
Evening star., 1946-08-04
UAW Prevents Increase
In Ford Clutch Production

DETROIT, Aug. 3 (P).-The CIO
United Auto Workers has refused to
permit Continental Motors Corp. tc
increase its production of clutches
but the move will not immediately
curtail the output of Ford cars
Emil Macy. UAW regional direc-
tor, said today.
The unions action is designed to
press their demands on the Long
Manufacturing Co., where 900 UAW
members went on strike July %
seeking an 18l2-cent hourly wage
increase.
Long is another supplier of Ford
clutches.
Mr.. Macy explained that the
unions ceiling" on Continental
production would protect the rights
of the Long strikers.
Presumably. Mr.. Macy said. the
Executive Board of UAW Local $50,
which voted the action, hoped Ford
and Continental would join the
union in urging the Long manage
ment to settle the dispute.
Continentals output was limited
to the number turned out a week
before the walkout, Mr.. Macy said
Company spokesrnen said Ford
had four-weeks' supply of clutches
on hand and that it forsees NO
difficulty in getting enough to keep
truck and auto production lines
moving.
Evening star., 1946-08-04

McMinn and Monroe Counties (ad-
joining McMinn) have collected and
placed in the hands of the Depart
ment of Justice evidence that re-
suited in the indictment in Federal
court" of several persons, Repre-
sentative Jennings statement con-
tinued.
Representative Jennings said he
personally collected "affidavits of
citizens that the Cantrell Estate
Senator Paul CantrelD election Of
flcials with pistols and blackjacks
broke up the congressional and
presidential" elections at one pre-
cinct in 1910 and prevented 40C
qualified voters from voting"
Outlines Federal Cases.
He then outlined the course of the
cases in Federal court, resulting in
conviction of three men who were
fined by Judge Leslie Darr OF Chat
@tanooga one cent each in lieu of
costs and sentenced to the custody
of the United States marshal for one
hour.
Representative Jennings said he
also obtained 1000 aff1davits of fraud
in the 1914 McMinn election and
placed them in the hands of the
Justice Department.
Representative Jennings said the
veterans battle for "clean elections
in Tennessee did not end with
Thursdays gun fight, but would be
continued through the national
campaign in November and until
it is finally won in 1948."
Evening star., 1946-08-04

the county jail in a rousing six
hour gun battle to back up what
they claimed was victory for their
candidates in a bitter election con-
test.
The former soldiers asserted they
expected no trouble but, before
they blocked the highway. they had
converted the county Jail into a
miniature arsenal "to be ready"
for anything that might happen.
An automobile was parked half
way across the road about five miles
from the county line on the direct
route to Benton, Polk County seat,
Is miles distant
Picked Strategic Spot.
The veterans picked strategic
spot between high embankments for
the barricade. All passing vehicles
were slowed to allow scrutiny of
their occupants.
At Athens definite under-current
of excitement was evident, despite
assurance that trouble was not ex-
pected.
The veterans focked with guns
and ammunition to the jail and
courthouse, centers of the bloody
battle.
Mr.. Hampton, said an unau-
thorized announcement over the
local radio station caused the veter-
ans to reassemble.
AS dozens of the veterans flocked
in MIR. Hampton announced from
the courthouse square:
The call that went out was Just
to alert you and not to alarm you.
We are expecting no trouble and
hope there will be none"
He advised the 200 odd men, how
ever. that I'VE want to be ready"
Leader Discounts Reports.
He dismissed as mot of a serious
nature" reports that friends of
Sheriff Mansfield had been running
back and forth" all day in adjoin-
ing Polk County.
The rumor was that the Mansfield
group, augmented by men from Polk,
would return and fight their way
back into the jail.
Jim, Buttram, who managed the
successful GI ticket, said merely
that I'VE are well prepared and we'll
keep peace and order"
Four State highway patrolmen,
under Assistant Chief C. F. Webb
of Chattanooga, came here "a hours
after the battle to offer their assist
ance to the vigilantes. Mr. Hamp-
ton said they were not needed, but
might be used in any emergency.
Evening star., 1946-08-04
Congress
Continued From First Page)

to develop which will prompt an
other meeting before January.
He also stated that many members
believe the administration will in
sist on a special session ''if by some
chance the Republicans should gain
control Of the House" in the No.
vember elections.
Had Recommended Call.
Representative Hays, Democrat,
of Arkansas, a member of the House
Banking Committee, reported he
had urged that President last week
to summon the legislators back.
Mr.. Hays said that, given a few
weeks time, he believes his commit
tee can complete handling of the
controversial Wagner -Ellender- Taft
Federal Housing Bill
Another banking committee mem
Der. Representative Brown, Demo-
crat, of Georgia took issue with Mr..
Hays, Later Representative Brown
said, There is no point coming back
and trying to pass this bill in a
months time. 1t will take many
weeks of consideration to get it in
proper shape. I was willing to stay
and do it, but since we did not we
might as we'll wait and do it right
next year"
Mr.. Hays stressed that If Con-
gress comes back this fall it can
pick up the legislation where it
left off, with Senate passage al
ready achieved. If the lawmakers
wait until January the bill dies
completely and will have to 60
through the Senate again before it
can be sent to the White House.
This same situation prevails with
two other major administration
bills-one to increase minimum
wages from 40 to 65 cents hourly
and another to unity all Federal
scientific research in one agency.
Both Bills Passed Senate.
Both measures passed the Sem
ate, but became stalled at the last
minute in House committees.
Also ripe for further considera-
Evening star., 1946-08-04
|WAA Tiehfens Rules
On Sales 10 Brokers
After Fields Deals
By Robert X. WoIsh

AS result of its experience with
Benjamin F, Fields, whose surplus
property dealings are under scrutiny
by a House committee, the War AS
sets Administration has clamped
rigid restrictions on brokers.
1t has ruled that persons who
served merely as agents without
taking possession or title cannot
exercise priorities in buying surplus
materials.
WAA officials explained this is
aimed, among other things, at vet
Grams who act as fronts" for per-
sons or firms in obtaining and con-
signing priority materials.
1t does not disqualify brokers or
deny them an opportunity to pur-
chase after veterans and other pri-
ority groups are taken care of.
More Data Required.
But it will require hereafter.
WAA official said, that brokers as
well as dealer, jobber and distribu-
tor applicants provide:
tD Information as to financial
position:
CD Proof of availability OF suit
able facilities to handle the ma
terials:
90 Evidence of possession of IL
censes,
"a Statement of the type of dis
posal to be made.
A WAA spokesman admitted that
the recent disclosures of activities of
Fields. the Washington public rela-
tions counsel who also has figured
in testimony before the Senate War
Investigating Committee probe of
the Carson munitions combine,
had something to do with adop-
tion of the new rules.
Fields, who refused to testify
before the Senate committee, is to
appear next Friday before the
House Committee on Surplus Prop
erty for questioning about his pur-
chases of surplus property. He will
be asked particularly about scarce
bronze screen wiring which he tried
unsuccessfully to sell at a COM
mission to the May Hardware Co.
here.
The new WAA policy concerning
brokers in surplus property also
is the result of abuses in which
veterans have been employed as
fronts by business concerns or
brokers in getting surplus materials
at priority sales to ex-servicemen.
Southwestern Case Cited.
An especially fragrant case has
just been turned over to the FBI,
the WAA official disclosed. 1t in
wolves so-called broker, who ex-
tended his operations over several
WAA regions in the Southwest and
used more than score of veterans
to purchase critical materials at
priority sales, he said. The broker
then sold or offered to sell the ma
terials elsewhere, he said.
Maj. Gen, Robert M. Littlejohn,
recently appointed war assets ad-
mlnistrator, was quoted yesterday
as declaring that the new orders
are primarily for the protection of
veterans. The stricter arrangement
does not reflect on legitimate brok-
ers, he said.
But it is clear to me that brokers
90 not come within the purview of
those specific provisions of the sur
plus property act which confer
priority benefits" he stated. Vet
Grams especially, in some cases, have
been deprived of the proper fruits
OF their priority through its mis-
use by a small minority, who ex-
ercise 1t in purchasing surplus
property merely as the agents of
buyers, who are not entitled to any
priority
Evening star., 1946-08-04
Riot
Continued From First Page J

boards had been operated in vio-
lation of the law.
AS the invasion scare" gained
some credence, despite assurances by
leaders that nothing will happen, y
hundreds of persons went to the
courthouse to obtain weapon car
rying permits.
Sharpshooters were posted atop
buildings surrounding the court
house and Jail and a strong force
deployed inside the building itself.
These men were directed by Mr..
Hampton to stay on duty all night.
He asked all others to go home
now"
I'VE don't think there's going to
be any trouble" he said. GO home.
get some sleep and come to church
tomorrow"
Calls Report Rot"
Burch Biggs. sr.. political leader,
of adjacent Polk County-from
which the rumors had it the in
vasion" might come-asserted the
reports were rot" Mr.. Biggs said
he had not seen any of the McMinn
County political leaders since cleo
ton day.
Nevertheless, some 200 men, most
ly eX-GIs, armed with rifles and
shotguns, were on duty at the road
block, set up near the Polk Coun-
ty line.
Routed Sheriff.
The veterans were members of
a group that routed Sheriff Pat
Mansfield and his hackers from
Evening star., 1946-08-04
Justice Department Knew
OF Frauds, Says JENNINGS

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 3 tP).-
Representative Jennings, Republi-
can, of Tennessee, long an outspoken
critic of McMinn County election
activities, declared today the siege
of the Athens Jail stemmed from
failure of the Justice Department
and Tennessee law enforcement
officials ito insure the citizens of
fair election" Representative
Jennings, who was renominated
without opposition in Thursdays
primary, said in a statement to the
Knoxville Journal that the Justice
Department has In its records
evidence OF repeated frauds" In the
McMinn elections.
Asked Federal Protection.
He said he appealed to Attorney
General Clark Thursday for Federal
protection of voters in McMinn
after election officials there had
been terrorized."
The department, Representative
Jennings continued, should have re-
membered what he termed Nc
Minis long record" of election
frauds.
From 1910 to 1945 the citizens of
Evening star., 1946-08-04
War Profits
Continued From First Page.)

thority recently conferred on the
committee to examine tax reports
Clark Examining Evidence.
The New York Senator did not
say what he would discuss with Mr.
Clark, but the Justice Department
has been examining evidence OBJ
tanned by the committee to deter
mine whether any criminal action
is appropriate.
At the same time, Senator Taylor
made public a letter to James E
Webb, budget director, in which he
urged immediate action to recover
the overcharges which have been
paid by the United States Govern
ment to the various railroads"
He declared that the Budget Bu-
reau had first been informed of the
"oVercharges" In a report made on
october 20, 1945, after which it was
informed by Attorney General
Clark that damages could be re-
covered through legal action if the
bureau would direct the Justice De-
partment to institute it.
No Advice Forthcoming.
up to the present time. however, -
Senator Taylor wrote, no such ad-
vice has been forthcoming from the
Budget Bureau, in spite of the fact
that more than two months have
elapsed"
Documents in connection with an
antitrust suit by the State of
Georgia against the carriers, Sena-
tor Taylor contended, showed that
many millions of the public dol
lars were squandered in overpay-
ments."
The American people, Senator
Taylor told Senator Mead, ARE be-
coming increasingly aware of the
fact that the large corporations of
the country, aided by their friends
in the Army and in the Navy, were
able to subvert the administrations
efforts to impose policy of equality
Of sacrifice"
Evening star., 1946-08-04
Reuiher Asks Probe
by Mead Group Of
Low Auto Output
BY the Assoeiased Press

DETROIT, Aug. 3.-Walter P
Reuther, president of the CIO
United Auto Workers, demanded to-
day that the Senate Mead commit
tee investigate the factors respon-
sible' for low production In the
auto industry.
Declaring such All investigation
was essential to the welfare of the
American economy" Mr.. Reuther
said the UAW-CIO recommends
that the inquiry cover, among 9TH
ers, these points:
l. Reasons for shortages of basic
materials and "maldistribution" of
such materials.
2 Monopoly controls" which he
said were exercised by General Mo-
tors, Chrysler and Ford ''in matters
OF production, labor relations and
public relations"
3. Effect OF the carry-back pro-
visions of tax laws las an incentive
to defer production from 1916 to
1947, when profits may be collected
without sacrifice of tax re-
funds
Asks Price Inquiry.
4. The possibility" that high au-
tomobile prices encourage low vol
ume production" Mr.. Reuther saws
prices were set by OPA for the
purpose Of assuring normal profits
at production "far below capacity
Mr.. Reuther, who said he was
writing to the Senate committee
made his demand a day after the
unions /sparsely attended manage
ment-labor conference on low-car
production. All major producers ig-
nored the unions invitation to the
meeting.
The union president charged later
that General Motors, Ford and
Chrysler, the auto industry's Big
Three, exerted monopoly controls
over basic economics" of the indus
try. The charge was denied in man
agement ranks, Chrysler saying if
contained absolutely no truth
Scrap Iron Shortage.
The scrap-iron shortage has espe-
cially concerned industry.
We have good reason to believe, '
Mr.. Reuther said in statement to-
day. that an investigation by the
Mead Committee would reveal glar-
ing cases Of boarding, stockpiling
and hidden inventories"
The UAW-CIO asked President
truman to name labor manage
ment Government committee tc
head a national scrap-iron collec-
ton drive
With respect TO his charge of mo
nopoly controls" by the Big Three
Mr.. Reuther repeated earlier asser-
tions this had resulted in "squeez-
ing out of competition attempts tc
prevent new entrants to the auto
industry, and fear of small pro-
ducers to act Independently"
Evening star., 1946-08-04

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Evening star., 1946-08-04
GlodhilI Heads Firemen

THURMONT. Md, Aug. 3 (P).-
Ray c. Gladhill, Middletown, is the
new president of the Friedrich
County Volunteer Firemens Asso-
citation, which has 13 member COM
panieS.
Evening star., 1946-08-04
Winchester Widow Gets
II. 6. Williams Estote

WINCHESTER, Va, Aug. 3.-R.
Gray Williams, Winchester lawyer
and rector of University of Vir-
ginia, who died last week, left all
OF his estate to his widow, Mrs.
Hilda Dean Williams, according to
his will, admitted to record in
Corporation Court.
Mrs. Williams qualified as. execu-
trix under bond of 100000 without
security, as provided by terms of
the will, dated December 81, l943,
Evening star., 1946-08-04
1,37 Servicemen Due
At New York Today
BY the Assoeioted Press

The Maritime Victory, docking at
New York from Bremerhaven with
l,3l7 servicemen aboard, is the only
troopship scheduled to arrive today
in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-07
Pops Johnston, Veteron Fight Promoter, Dies

New York, May 2 CUP) -
 James J. Johnston, 70, veteran fight promoter and manager, died sud denly at his home early today of a heart ailment. For years he had been one of boxing's most colorful figures.
 Johnston former match-maker at Madison Square Garden, promoter at various ball parks, and manager of hundreds of f1ghters-including heavyweight challengers Bob Pastor and big Abe Simon-was preparing to begin promoting at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, next month in opposition to Mike Jacobs.
 Although Johnston had a 'heart condition" for many years, his death was unexpected. He attended last nights boxing show at St. Nicholas Arena and appeared in excellent spirits as he told newspaper men he he planned to open at Ehbets Field on June s.
 Johnston, who was born in Liver pool, Eng, and brought to the Uni ted States by his parents when a boy, had been known affectionately In the fight game by various nick names that attested his shrewdness, such as Boy Bandit" '.INise Guy., | Brain Guy Insrscslrt years, he was called Pops"