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Evening star., 1946-07-04

America should by proclamation
withdraw and surrender all rights of
possession, supervision, Jurisdiction
control, or sovereignty of the United
States of America in and over the
territory aand people Of the Phil
ippines, except certain reservations
therein or thereafter authorized to
be made, and, on behalf of the
United States of America, should
recognize the independence of the
Philippines:
Now, therefore, I, Harry S. Tru-
man, president of the United States
OF America, acting under and by
virtue Of the authority vested in me
by the aforesaid Act of Congress, do
proclaim that, in accord with and
subject 10 the reservations provided
for in the applicable statues of the
United States,
THE United States Of America
hereby withdraws and surrenders all
rights of possession, supervision,
jurisdiction, control or sovereignty
now existing and exercised by the
United States of America in and
over the territory and people of the
Philippines; and,
"On behalf of the United States
of America, I do hereby recognize
the independence of the Philippines
as a separate and self-governing
nation and acknowledge the author
ity and control over the same of the
government instituted by the people
thereof, under the constitution now
in force
In witness whereof, have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal Of the United States of America
to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington
this 4th day of July in the year of
our Lord Nineteen Hundred and
Forty-six, and of the independence
OF the United States of America the
One Hundred and Seventy-frst.
tSealD HARRY S. TRUMAN.
Evening star., 1946-07-04
I Teen-Aqe Dance Tonight

Teen-age swing fans will have the
floor at Friendship House tonight,
where a program of dancing, re-
freshments and a July floor show
is scheduled from 8 pm. to II pm.
Tomorrow evening will be devoted
to the 10-to-13 age group, who will
inaugurate weekly series of junior
dances under the direction OF Miss
Elizabeth Connally.
Evening star., 1946-07-04
Senate Confirms $500
Regular Army Officers

(From Yesterdays Last Edition)
The Senate gave its blessing today
to the commissioning in the Regular
Army of $500 World War II vet
Grams chosen as among 1.-The best
leaders in the world today"
These men were selected by the
War Department from an original
list of 100000 applicants who held
temporary commissions in the war
time citizen Army
The Senate action was confirma-
ton of the nomination of 600 to the
rank Of major, 1000 to captain, g.
100 to first lieutenant and l,10O to
second lieutenant.
Evening star., 1946-07-04
Commissioners Will Urqe
Child Day-Care Bill Veto

The Commissioners today sharply
criticized the child day-care bill
passed by the House and Senate and
indicated they would try to persuade
President Truman to veto the bill.
Commissioner Guy w. Mason said
he would do everything / can" to
prevent transfer of financial oper-
alton of the child-care centers to
the District. The bill was sent to
the White House yesterday.
Mr.. Mason said that the District
is operating on shoestring" and
needs to spend its available funds
on more vital items than child day
care.
Evening star., 1946-07-04
District Employees of VA
To Go on 4O-Hour Week

Employees of the Veterans Ad-
ministration's Washington regional
office in the Municipal Center will
go on 40-hour work week, effec-
tive Immediately, for months trial,
Regional Manager Chester F. Maui
moWicz announced today.
At the end of month, he addec.
it will be decided whether the Office
will 60 back to working on Satur-
days or stay within the Federal
work week.
He said some units of the educa-
tion and loan guarantee Offices may
be required to work overtime be-
cause of heavy work loads, and the
contact and emergency medical
services will be available on Sat-
urdays.
Evening star., 1946-07-04
Father Heye Gets New Post

WINCHESTER, Va, July 4 (Spe-
ciaD The Rev. Father Joseph Heye
of Fort Monroe. has been appointed
assistant pastor of the Church of
the Sacred Heart here, succeeding
the Rev. Father John A. McGilley,
transferred to st. Agnes Church,
Arlington, Va. The Rev. Father
Julian Bullock is pastor OF the
local parish.
Evening star., 1946-07-04
Empire City Results

Clear and Fast.
Jeanne Belle tWilson) 1880 z50 2.70
Four Ply tMiller) 2.7O 2lO
Tom Ferris {Delara) $50
Time, :062s.
Also ran-a Miss Aubrey. Asaider,
Quick Chance. Boston Babette.
~. G. Clark and Warbern Stable entry.
Evening star., 1946-07-04

Nearly half a million railroad
lanterns are made annually in the
United States
Evening star., 1946-07-04
Text of Truman Proclamation

FOLLOWING is the tert of Presi-
dent Truman's proclamation for
mally declaring the independence
OF the Philippines.
INDEPENDENCE OF THE
PHILIPPINES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Rioters Wreck Dog Race Track

London, July 23-tUP1=The har~ rlngly dog racing track was closed today while crews of repair men went to work to repair damage caused by rioters who attempted to wreck the plant when they became enraged over disqualification of a favored entry
 Officials of the track estimated that Il would be about three weeks before racing could be resumed.
 Police meanwhile were making little headway in attempting to run down the ring leaders in the mass rioting yesterday in which hysteri- cal women as well as men partici- pated.
 They bkrned track fixtures smashed a restaurant near the grandStand. Threw bookmakers' stools at the officials box, and started five huge bonfres upon which they heaped sections of fenc- ing and other rubble. Police were powerless to stop the orgy of des- tfUctIon until endorsements ar rived.
 The Photo-hniSh camera was toss ed into one of the fires along with other costly track equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Bone Crushers muade Stadium Friday Night

The circus moves into town Sat- urday. but the paehyderms will move into the Municipal Stadium Friday night of this week when Promoters Eddie Walker and Brow nie' karaban present their first outdoor wrestling card of the season featuring some of the country's most highly toated bone crItshers.
 Four star bouts will comprise the program for the initial show. The feature attraction will pit the Rus sian favorite. Ivan Kameroff. who appeafed at the Field Street Armory last winter in rip-snortng bout with Dave Levin. Jewish champion, against Stu Hart. the Dallas. Texas cowboy and a former All-American pigSkinner. Hart, too, demonstrat- ed his wares on several Armory cards and proved a crowd pleaser.
 Al Farina, who recently invaded this country from Italy, will be pitted against Jean LaSalle, cham pion of France Huba Freeman of New York City and Pkjl Middle kuk of Oregon will sap body clinehes in another S4.ztar attrac- tion. The promoters are busy lin- ing up the fourth setto which will be announced in day or tfo.
 Tickets for the show are avail-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Eagle Lock Girls DefeotWoterbury At SoftboII 1O-4

Terryville, July 23-The Eagle Lock Girls softball team handed the Benrus Girls of Waterbury 10-4 defeat at the East Main Street Field Friday night before a large crowd Miss Krenitske. on the mound for Terryville, allowed seven hits, struck out one and walked four. She had three hits to help herself to victory. Mary Ryan with a triple and single and Miss Melin- ski with a perfect night with three in three, were outstanding in the victory. 4..:
 Susie Coffin, on the mound for the visitors, gave up 12 hits and six walks. ~
 The softball game scheduled Sum- day afternoon between the Eagle Lock Girls and the Tip Toe Girls of Bridgeport was cancelled due to the rain, with arrangements being made to have the game played here Sunday, Aug. 25.
 The Eagle Lock Girls will meet one of the strongest softball teams in the state Saturday afternoon, Aug. 31, as one of the features Of the Welcome Home Celebration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
 Negotiotors
 For BrovesI

Boston, July &-CUP)-The Bos- ton Braves have elected Inflelder Billy Herman and Pitcher Bill Lee to represent them in negotiations with major league officials for inn proved working conditions.
 Relief Pitcher Bill Posedel was chosen as an alternate in the bol- loting which was conducted on 8 train en route here from St, Louis
 Lee and Herman said they would call a team meeting within the next few days to discuss a formal pro- gram for the league session July 29. Manager Billy Southworth ex- pressed satisfaction over the teams choices. Declaring that mo finer representatives could have been se- lected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Subsidizinq 
 ocing Curb

Chicago, July 23-UP)-An at- tempt to halt 20-year trend to- ward professionalism in college sports today became the goal of representatives of 19 athletic con- ferences in session here.
 The conference officials will draft recommendation at the close of their two-day meeting which will be presented to members of the executive committee of the National Collegiate A tn le lie Association which convenes tomorrow.
 Kenneth L. Wilson, commissioner of the Big Ten Conference and secretary of the NC.A.A., called the conference leaders together for the avoWed purpose of steering col legiate athletic programs back into strict amateur channels.
 Alarming Increase
 There is no denying that in the past 20 years there has been an alarming increase in the recruiting and subSidization of athletes by the colleges Wilson said, mo longer is it a case of where the boy seeks the school, but rather just the op- poSite. College sports are amateur sports, but there has come to be widely divergent opinion of what constitutes an amateur.
 Wilson said he and the other con- ference officials sought to correct. evils before, they can damage our system of sports
 It Is our earnest hope, the Western Conference commissioner said, that we can get our house in order before any outsiders step in and try to do it for us. Every one attending this meeting has de- voted many years to the cause ot intercollegiate athletics. We know the problems we face and think We can meet them frankly and pre- scribe solutions far better than out SlderS could.
 Professor Karl Leib of the Uni VerSlty of Iowa, a member Of the NC A. executive committee, said progress on some points" rather than a complete agreement on all major issues was the groups hope.
 Wide-Scale recruiting, subsidiza- ton and bargaining on the part of athletes and schools has been spot lighted during the past six months with the release of thousands of athletes from service Wilson, how ever, emphasized the problems the colleges faced were not War-born ones.
 Basic Problems
 The basic problems We face are ones that have developed over the years he said, this is an ideal time to face them for we are just leveling off after the war when many eligibility standards were re- laxed."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Lux, ForreI Meet onight

Six games will be played tonight in the National Division of the h. duStrial League at five different diamonds.
 The schedule follows:
 Plume & Atwood vs. Mfgrs. Fdry., Hamilton No. 1: Harnick and Stance.
 Waterbury Co.'S vs. Mattatuck. Hamilton No. ?; Barone and Lentz. Patent Button vS. Eyelet Special ty, Fulton; Grudzien and Crichton. Bristol Co vs. c. L. & P, PlattS Mills. Gerace and Walsh Farrel vs Lux, Waterville; Culkin and Kenney.
 Waterbury Tool vs. Waterbury Mfgr, Washington; Guglielmo and Quilter
 Tomorrow, 4:30 P. M. Eyelet Speciality ys. MfgrS. Fdry.. Platts Mills; Crichton and Gerace.
 6 P. NJ
 American Brass vs. Metal Hose Platts Mills; Geraee and Criehton
 Friday, July 26 Lux vs. Plume & Atwood, PlattS Mills; Harnick and Stance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Roin Postpones Outdoor Scrops

Boston, July 23- eUP) = Rain caused the pdstponement of two scheduled boxing shows in Massa- chusetts last night including the all-heavyweight attraction slated as the second outdoor show of the sea son at Braves Field here.
 The twin 1O-round features be- tween Pat Comiskey of Paterson, N J. and Dixie Lee Oliver of Wash ington, and Billy Weinberg of Chelsea and Freddie Schott of Akron, O., were postponed indefin- nitely.
 Also called off was the show scheduled for the West Springfield dog track featuring a 10-rounder between Chester Rico of New York and Ernie Petrone of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Bet
 At Track Opener

Atlantic City, N. J.. July 23-Be- fore an estimated crowd of 25000, the Atlantic City Racing Association got it's inaugural meeting off in fine style yesterday and though custom CTS coming in met workmen going out, it was near enough complete to handle it's patrons in good style. The weather was pleasant, though it made several threatening gestures, the racing was reasonably formful and | h 2 betting approXimated Sl, 100000. so the day could be rated successful on any count. z>
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Greco-Giordono In NorwoIk Go

Norwalk. July 23-Johnny Greco the busy little Canadian who car ries dynamite in each of his fists and Pat Giordano, rugged slugger from Brooklyn, collide in the fea- ture 10-round battle of the NorWalk Sporting club in the Crystal Arena tonight.
 It will mark Greco's second ap- pearance in the Arena and with a return engagement serving as a semi-final, the largest crowd of the season, some $500 fans are expect ed to jam the compact Crystal Are na by the time of the first bout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Braves Open Home Stand
By JOSEPH NOLAN

Boston, July 23-(UP)-The Bos- ton Braves open a tWo-Week home stand tonight in now-or-never bid for their first berth in the National Leagues upper strata since 1884.
 A successful series at Braves field coupled with the outstanding road trip they have just finished, would make the tribe a good bet for first division honors.
 If Manager Billy SouthWorth's club is to put on a spurt, this is the time to do it because the Braves are virtually at full strength First BaSeman Ray Sanders appears to have shaken the batting slump that dogged him earlier in the season, and should be ready 10 take his place along with Johnny Hopp and Tommy Holmes on the firing line.
 Herman Hurt
 Second sacker Billy Herman is nursing thigh injury he suffered in Chicago, but expects to return to the lineup within a day or two.
 In addition, the Braves are get ting grade-A pitching from Bill Lee, Johnny Niggeling, and rookie south paw Warren Spahn, while Johnny Saln's one-hitter against Cincinnati was a highlight of the road trip. In the West, the Braves won eight out of l4 games, their most encour- aging showing of the season away from their home park.
 Their first 0nporeat at prauac field will be the Cincinnati Reds, current holders Of the fourth-place berth to which the tribe aSpues. Manager SouthWorth has nominat- ed rlghthander Lee as his mound choice in the opening game under the lights.
 Following the Reds into the wig Wam will be the Cardinals, Pirates, Cubs and Dodgers in that order. It Is significant that four of the five clubs headed for Boston are in the senior loops upper crust" so the Braves will have few breathers dur ing the series.
 Sox On Road
 Meanwhile. the Red Sox open a western invasion tonight in Chicago With southpaw Mickey Harris on the hill in quest of his 18th win. From the Windy City, the Sox will head tor St. Louis, Cleveland and Detroit before returning to Fenway Park.
 On their recent home stay, the American League leaders were vic torlous in II of their 13 starts. mak- ing their seasonal record at home AZ wins and eight Sethacks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Both hFinoIs At Stadium August 20

Plans will be announced within a few days for two playground baseball tournaments, midget and a junior. The midget tourney will be limited to boys who were pupils in sixth grades or under this past term. while the junior event will be for boys who attended public or parochial school this past term.
 Teams which wish to represent the playground in their neighbor- hood are requested to contact the following supervisors: J. F. Roland, Fulton Park: Jim Lord, Hamilton Park: Dan F1ahive, Washington; John Lawlor, Fairlawn; John Rush, South End; Henry Passaro. Porter Street; Jim Latimer, Waterville; Bill Sheehy, Chase Park; Robert McKenna, Warner Gardens; Ar hold Leberman, Pearl Street; Will liam Ahearn, Division Street, or Ed Dwyer, Town Plot.
 The finals of both tournaments will be played at the Municipal Stadium August 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Mondays NeuUs May Race Lucky Pilot

Revere, Mass, July 23- (UP) - Donald Stewart, owner of Mondays News, generally regarded as Eng lands top greyhound racer, offered today to match his star against Lucky Pilot, winner of his last five races at the Wonderland Dog track here.
 Lucky Pilot won his last race by running 5/16th of mile in 31.1 seconds, fifth-of -a-second off the worlds record. If Lucky Pilot and Mondays News are matched, the meeting would probably take place at Wonderland late in the Summer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23

bury fConn), City Amateur league. Smiths performance around the ir1- itial sack and Piersall's work in cen- terfield and with the stick was ndf~ cative of the all-around power q the Nationals who surprised Audi ton game officials.
 Able Moundsmen
 The Nationals pitching staff win be one of the strongest ever to rep- resent the visiting club and is con- prised of Tex" Jones of Washing ton, D. C., Tommy McMullan Of Amsterdam, N. Y, and Bob Sund- strom of Brooklyn. N. Y. Piersall's showing assured him of 8 starting berth in centerfield where he will be flanked by Jim Beckwith of Elrnira, N. Y, and Ken Dolanore of Lake wood, N. J. Infielders who worked with Team A today besides Smith were Bobby Taylor, a. hustling young second sacker from Evansville, Ohio. Elton Jackson, Shortstop of Balti< more, and Pete Grossa of Clarhs- burg, West Va, at third.
 After a tWo-lour workout, the Nationals assembled for brief talks by coaches Hockenbury and Clap- back and by coach Lewis Barnes of Ottawa, Canada, line coach of the Ottawa Rough Riders pro football club. strongest in the Dominion, the rei1s of which he will take over as soon as the National Addition tilt is out of the way.
 The visiting players will se guests of honor tonight at 6 welcome din- ner at the Bellevue -Stratford Hotel. the squads headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
National League Standing
Nick Stoto 7-5 To Whip Pennino

Hartford, July 23-Nick Stato is but a slight 7-5 choice over Al Pen niro in an eight round rematch top ping tonight's boxing card at the Auditorium outdoor Arena The fact that the durable Springfield Greek battler got the nod, though highly unpopular one that loosened a shower of protest from the fans, back in their February clash makes Stato the price favorite.
 Billy Kearns, Wethersfield l47- pounder, faces Henry Holt of Dan- bury in one of three sizes Ellis Nor gan, local middleWeight, opposes Johnny Eagle of Buffalo in another six. Teddy Mackin, Hartford welter is listed in the third six. Two semi pro matches complete the card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Jim PiersoII !, In Addition <
  7iiIt Monday
(speciaI to The Democrat)


 Philadelphia, Pa. July 23-ThtN teen of the outstanding young safd- lotters east of the Mississippi, who have been carefully selected to carry the colors of the National All Stars against the Connie Mack American All Stars in Phillys annual sandlot classic. the National Addition Game at Shihe Park Monday night, began practice drills this noon hour at Drexel Tech field under the capable direction of coaches Bill Hocken- bury and Steve C1ayback of Phila- delphia.
 Two Of the most impressive per- formers were 15-year-old Tommy Smith, first baseman from Man. ming, c. S., and Jimmy Piersau, youthful outfielder from the Water
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Burke, Goleski Card 3I-32-63

Wethersfield, July 23-The pro- amateur tournament at the Weth- erstield Country Club yesterday was washed out by the late afternoon shower and will be replayed at a later date.
 Peter Burke, of Naugatuck and John Galeski, Of the same city had carded brilliant 31-32-63 best ball total for an early lead but the rain rendered several of the holes un- playable to most of the field and it was decided to postpone the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
fget and Junior Playground Baseball Tourneys Planned
Narragorsett Ends .Seosor1. Sepf. g

PaWtucket, R. [, July 23-- 4 slight change in New Eng lands horse racing schedule has been agreed or by officials or Ne-raeansett Park and Suf- folk Downs.
 Under the rev agreement, NarragarSett will close it's autumn meeting on Sept. g, instead Of or the following day. Suffclks Fall meeting ror will open Sept. 90, as re- suit Of recent amendment to the Massachusetts racing law, permitting the East Boston track to open one day earlier than scheduled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Hartford Fighters Providence Losers

Providence, R. |, Jul y23 --4UP) -Corky Davis. 14O of Worcester, Mass decisioned Jimmy McLar- min, 135. of New Bedford, Mass, in an eight-round feature bout at the auditorium last night before GOA fans.
 In preliminaries: Johnny Eagle, l63 New York, decisioned Bobby Berger, 1856. New York (9); Harry Hintlin, 135, Worcester, Mass. (5; Al Pinel, 153, New Bedford, Mass, stopped Johnny Duke, 1858. Hart ford, Conn, (6); Pat Egan, 129, West Warwick decisioned Eddie Reardon. l35. Hartford, Conn. (4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Junior Tennis FinoIs Corded

Francis McIsaac trounced Johnny Brown, 6-1, 6-l; Ken DaPonte blanked Eddie Gordon, so 50; Francis Harrington won over Don Dunlop. 6-1, 6-1 and Dick DaPonte won by default over Dan Dunlop in the quarterfinal round of the Ham, ilton Park Junior Tennis tourna- ment yesterday.
 Semi-final round pairings today bring together McIsaac and Dick DaPonte in one match while Ken DaPonte and Harrington collide ln the other The finals are slated for tomorrow morning at 10,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Cheshire Drops Out

The Cheshire Heights team in the Ted Williams I3 to 15 year-old divi- sion has dropped out of the com- petition due to failure to field a team the last two scheduled con- tests.
 Last night in the City Court room or the City Hall team managers of the various divisions assembled with officials of the leagues to submit playing rosters and receive revised schedules. Several teams which have been forfeiting recent games Were dropped from the competition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
.PhiUies Tryout Camp Tn Meriden

Meriden. July 23-The Phllsdel- phia Phillies will conduct tryout camp here July 5, 26 and 27 on Ceppa Field, with Cy Morgan, one of the Phillies' scouts, in charge, The tryouts are free to boys fifteen years of age and up except those signed to play Junior American Le- zion Baseball
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Abrigadors, Hearts Plan TUliight Tilt

The Abrigatros and the Sacred Hearts of the Public Park league will meet In twilight contest at the Bunker Hill Field Thursday night at 5:30. Ike Gryniuck and Stan Gryniuck, the brother battery will start for the Abrigadors while Bob McAree will hurl for the Hearts. Lefty" Maxwell will work behind the plate for the Hearts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Graziano Title Bout Thursday Mite Postponed

New York July 23(UP)-The fight between champion Tony Zale challenger for Thursday the Indiana tithold suffered Promoter Mike Jacobs Art Winch ZaeS today a he bout.
 Zale, aches late yesterday his training camp Plan immediately T. OConneI Chicago who in New fight
 OConne champions camp diagnosed the aiy- men suggested that Zale the Polish tithodr still bothered by pain in his ribs and back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-23
Russian Hoopn1en Enroute to Paris

Moscow. July 23- UP - TaSS. the Russian News Agency, reported today that basketball delegation of 28 players. comprising both mems and women's team. was en route to Paris by plane for games with French teams.
 The mems team is composed of members of the Builder" Sports Club, while the women are students of a Moscow Aviation Institute.
 The director of the Central Research Institute of Culture, Ivan Kryachko. headed the delegation which will spend three weeks in France. meeting the best teams of that nation.