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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
"A Rescued In Atlantic
 Ship Breaks In Two;
 16 Reported Lost

Cape May, N. J., Sept. 16-(UP)- Twenty-four survivors of the 7,417- ton Norwegian tanker Marit II, which broke in two 145 miles off Elizabeth City, N. C., during trop- ical hurricane Friday with a poS- sible loss of 16 lives, were scheduled to arrive at East Coast ports today.
 Six crew members, picked up by the U. S. tanker Gulf Hawk, were due at Cape May at 2 P. M, and the other 18, aboard the s. s. Pan Arno- co were due at Morehead City, N. C., an hour later.
 Seventeen Army, Navy and Coast Guard planes continued to search the choppy Atlantic despite the dis covery of two empty life rafts drift ing off Cape May.
 The red and white checkered rafts, believed to be from the Marit II, were spotted by Coast Guard planes yesterday. One was drifting 20 miles off Cape May at the edge of a 35-mile long oil slick, and the other was seen 60 miles off the cape.
 All 24 survivors were picked up yesterday. A lifeboat carrying six of the men was spotted by Coast Guard plane which directed the Gulf Hawk to the rescue. The other 18 were picked up by the Pan Amo- co after a wind had blown their boat across the ships's course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
.IUMMSW Parley Opens;
 RObinsOn's Bloc Ahead
Special to The Democrat)

Cleveland, Sept 16-Opening ses- sions of the Mine, Mill & Shelters Workers Convention here today were fully under control of President Reid Robinson and his supporters, and observers said that Robinson opponents faced a difficult uphill fight. More than 400 delegates were in attendance as the annual union barley opened at the Hotel Hollen- den.
 Waterbury has one of the largest delegations here. Other Naugatuck Valley cities, notably Torrington and Ansonia, also have Sizeable delega- tionS on hand.
 The minority right wingers have former group calling itself the Committee for Honest Leadership" and are attempting to force a con- stitutional amendment prohibiting known or admitted Communists from holding office in the interna- tional or any local.
 The committee has been waging a strong campaign among delegates but the outlook appeared dark. h. ternational President Reid Robinson Of Butte, Monte, is reported to have a 6-5 working majority on the International Executive board and is heading fight to block any changes in the constitution.
 The Committee for Honest Lead erShip is prepared to advance it's own slate of candidates for the three national union offices for which nominations will be made at the convention, with a referendum cleo tion by the rank and file to be held later.
 The group is backing James J. Leary of Butte to oppose Robinson for the presidency. Leary is now national secretary treasurer but Leary's chances were hurt today when illness in his family forced him to leave Cleveland and return home.
 Robinson's counter proposal against the committee was submitted to locals in davance of the convention and calls for opposition to "any form of constitutional amendment or other provisions which would discriminate against any member of our union" for reasons of race, creed, color. sex or political beiier.~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
1000 N.Y Y. Businesses Shut Doors
 Truck WoIkout
 May Cause Idle
 About 1,5OO,OOO

New York, Sept. 16-(UP) New York's industry and commerce reeled today from the 16-day strike of 15,0OO A.F.L. general truck drivers. More than 1000 business houses were closed. More than 1,500,000 workers faced unemployment by the end of the week.
 Negotiations between truck owners and the teamsters' union had collapsed. Mayor Will liam O'Dwyer's blue ribbon strike negotiating panel of six business executives reported there was no end of the strike in sight.
 Among businesses which failed to open their doors today because of a lack of supplies were 500 Atlantic & Pacific groceries, 240 Safeway Stores, and 47 candy stores of the Fanny Farmer and Barricini chains.
 Materials, Supply Lower
 T. J. Miles. secretary of the Com merce and Industry Association, said unemployment by the end of the week would be over the 1,50O, 900 mark. He said many manufactur- ing plants which stayed open last week with limited materials, in the belief the strike would soon end, would now close.
 Meanwhile, two truck operators Bohack Food Stores and Daniels and Kennedy Truckers who haul newSprint-acted independently of other struck employers and have offered to settle for an 181z-cent- an-hour wage raise with reduction of the work week by four hours to 40 hour week.
 Officials of the striking Local BOT of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (A.FL) said they found the offer agreeable and would recommend its acceptance to a union membership meeting at l P. M. (EDT) tomorrow.
 Similar Offer Rejected Earlier
 However, the union membership rejected a similar compromise offer proposed by Mayor O'Dwyer two weeks ago.
 More than 375 of New York's leading stores were suffering retail delivery problems from a wildcat sympathy strike staged by 2,000 United Parcel Delivery Truck Driv- CTS.
 The city police force was aug mented today by the first 1000 of the new policemen appointed by Mayor O'Dwyer to assist in the cur rent strike emergency. The rockies will wear khaki uniforms with spe- cial identifying armbands and will not be issued revolvers. The new police will be sent to the police academy for training when the emergency ends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
Bevin Backs Federation
 Palestine Farley
 Adiourns Today

London, Sept. 16-(UP)-The Pal estine conference on Arabs and Jews adjourned indefinitely today after Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin as- serted that the much criticized Pal estine federation scheme was flair and workable" solution of the Holy Land dispute.
 A conference spokesman said the meeting might" reconvene Thurs day.
 He said the adjournment was re- quested by the Arabs in order to prepare reply to Bevin's comments.
 The spokesman said that Bevin emphasized the British conviction that the federation plan was a ''workabl' compromise between the Arabs And Jews and that it would provide the basis for a Palestine trusteeShip proposal.
 That proposal would envisage Pal estinian independence within meas urable time he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
Dodge Plant ShutAgoin
 4,0OO Prevented
 From Entering

Detroit, Sept. Is - (UP) - Chry- Sler Corporations Dodge truck plant was closed for the third time in two weeks today when pickets prevented more than 4,00O workers from entering the factory.
 The stoppage increased to almost 10000 the number of idle automo- bile workers in the Detroit area. However, the situation was offset partially by the scheduled return tomorrow of 5000 strike-idled Tim ken-Detroit Axle Company en- ployes.
 A company spokesman said picket lines were set up outside the main gate at the Dodge truck plant early today in continuance of a dispute which shut down the plant twice last week-Wednesday and Friday.
 The original walkout resulted from layoff of 700 second-shift workers because of a steering wheel shortage. Day shift employees pick eted the plant with signs reading: Everyone Works or No One Works.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
Jesuits Name Black Pope

Rome, Sept. 16-(UP)-The post of superior general of the Order of Jeslits, vacant since 1941, was filled today by sFather John Baptist JanS- sens, 56, of Belgium, who will be- come the 27th black pope" since the order was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1539.
 Father JanSSens was elected yeS- terday by the International Congress of Jesudts. Of the l69 votes cast, only his own was marked for am other candidate. The electors gath cred h the old Jesuit college near St. Peters Basilica after days of absolute secluSion.
 The new superior general will be known as the black pope" because of the simple black frock worn by the JeSuitS. Plus XII Is called the white pope" and Carlo Cardinal Salotti. superior of the Order of the Propagation of the Faith, is known as the red pope"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
U. s. toCut Debt Oct. l
 To Reduce Red
 By Two Billions

Washington, Sept. 16 - (UP) - Secretary of Treasury John w. Snyder announced today that the national debt will be reduced by $2,000, 900, 900 on Oct. 1.
 The reduction will be made by paying cash to retire 5000 ,000, 900 in maturing short-term securities.
 This transaction will bring the national debt down to approximate ly $263, FOG, 100000 - about what 1t was last Oct. 1.
 This reduction will bring to ST. 485, 100000 the amount that the national debt had been reduced since last March 1,
 It will be in accordance with the Administrators policy of reducing the national debt by redeeming maturing securities in bonds from the Treasury's cash balance.
 The cash balance will fall to around $7,00O 100000 on Oct. 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16

hundreds of enrolleeS reported to take placement examinations pre- paratory to assignment to classes. Convocation exercises will be held tomorrow at the Duggan School auditorium. Glasses will start Tues day, Oct. A.
 Gilbert Pearson, supervisor of the Waterbury Extension, said figures on total registration are not yet available. It is anticipated, how ever, that the 400-mark originally set as the maximum, will be sur passed.
 MT. Pearson said the seating ca pacity in the building is 300. He pointed out, however, that univer- sity classes will be on a 12-hour schedule, from g A. M to P. M., and that a much larger number of students can be accommodated
 The majority of students regis tering were veterans, although en- rollment is not limited to veterans. Women students appeared a small minority. Member of the sopohmore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
Democrats Face Floor Tilts
NMU Orders RedoubIing Of Tickets
 Union President
 Requests Truman
 To Intercede

New York, Sept. 16-(UP) The National Maritime Union (C.I.O.) asked Presi- dent Truman today to inter cede in the 12-day-old ship ping strike and ordered picket lines around the nations sea- ports redoubled.
 The union said that a solid wall of between 5000 and 10,- 900 pickets would parade along the New York water front today in an attempt to make the walkout 100 percent ef- fective and prevent rival A.FL men from working any of the 372 ships tied up in the harbor.
 The union estimated that about 10000 seamen were idle in New York and one spokesman said all of them might be called out to picket in a display of strength. A mass meeting was scheduled for noon.
 Wants West, Gulf to Act
 N.M.U. President Joseph Curran asked the President to intercede and force Pacific and Gulf Coast ship owners to negotiate with the union
 Negotiations with East Coast shipowners were broken of yester- day after the union insisted that settlement of the walkout hinge on an agreement between West Coast shippers and the two Pacific Coast unions on strike.
 The operators also refused to ne- gotiate further until the union ordered security watches back on the idle vessels to protect cargoes.
 Curran charged that the refusal of owners to negotiate constituted a lockout" and said that 'on them alone the responsibility now lies for the continued complete paralysis of the maritime industry"
 Charges Union Breaking
 "The shipowners on a national scale are determined to smash the unions and this lockout involved Is the first step" Curran told the President in a telegram.
 The message was sent the chief executive a few hours after negotia- tions were broken of in New York.
 The order to strengthen picket lines was expected to bring out thousands of pickets in the nations seaports and increased the threat of violence with rival A.FL. seamen who crossed C1.O. picket lines in some ports Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16

zenS Political Action Committee in Providence, R. l., week from to- morrow. Shortly thereafter he is booked for swing into upward of a dozen states where left wing organi- zations more often than not will be prominent among his sponsors.
 Over the weekend MT. Truman disavowed Wallace's New York City speech on foreign relations but with an explanation that he conceded the Secretary's right to propose foreign policy widely interpreted as differing from that of the Admin istration.
 Blasts Bring Reversals
 MT. Truman told his news confer ence last Thursday that he ap- proved of Wallace's whole speech. There was an explosion of inquiry and protest at home and abroad by persons who believed Wallace's ease-up -on- Russia sentiments were in conflict with the be-firm with Russia policy statement made this month by Secretary of State James
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16

class are mostly veterans whose col- lege studies were interrupted when they entered the service.
 Dr. Albert N. Jorgensen, president of the University, will be the prin- cipal speaker at tomorrow's convo- cation exercises. One group of Freshmen will meet at 2 P. M and another at 3:30 for the exercises.
 Others attending the convocation will include: Charles B. Gentry, cean of the University; Atwood Northby, director of admission; Sumner A. Dole, veterans counsel Tor; Arthur L. Knoblauch, director of the univerSity's extension pro- gram; and Ralph H. Brown, coor- dinator for the Hartford and Wa terbury extension branches.
 Enrolment here was not limited to Waterbury students. Many from surrounding towns, and scores from New Haven and it's vicinity were among those registering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
WoterbuY's Bloc Remoins 
Moy Nominote Mayor Monoson For Governor
By JAMES M. MOORE Democrat News Editor)

Hartford, Sept. 16-WateTA bury's 34 delegates and 12 aR- ternates to the State Demo4 cratic Convention at Bushnell Hall arrived here today u1- committed to any one guberA material candidate.
 Last minute reports dis closed that the Waterbury members of the 1,245 State delegation have discussed the possibility of nominating Mayor John s. Monagan for Gov- ernor on the first ballot. Such q move, however, will be determined by the course of events and the gen- eral opinion among delegation blocs as to the candidates of LE.- Gov. Wilbert Snow and Chester BowleS, former Economic StabilizeR.
 A definite move is under way here today to stop the Bowles quest for the top nomination. The move 1S the result of combined efforts of the Snow and Thomas J. Dodd, Nuern@ berg prosecutors forces as well as among various individual blocs.
 To Meet Tonight
 While Waterbury's bloc is said tn be in tactical position to swing it's votes in behalf of the various candidates, it is believed they win await indications of the voting trend before committing themselves. They are scheduled to meet at 6:30 tonight at dinner at The Bond.
 Belief is held that Bowles, if de~ feated on the first ballot, is through. The effort to stop him seems to be based on plan to introduce various nominees, such as Mayor Monagan, on the first ballot thus splitting up the votes to be followed by an clinic nation of candidates and re-group~ ing of delegates on the second bal~ lot.
 Besides Bowles and Snow, othes candidates mentioned as ''daracS horses" are William T. Carroll, of Torrington, State Treasurer, who n sure of re-nomination if he de- Sires it; Thomas J. Dodd of Leban~ on, prosecutor of the NaziS at Nuremberg, who may wind up as a U. $. Senatorial candidate, and Al- fred N. Phillips, former mayor of Stamford and Congressman from the Fourth District.
 What appears to have cut into the Bowles lead of a week ago is the apparent reluctance of State Party leader U. s. Brien McMahen to in. struct any bloc of delegates to SUD- port the former OES director. This now seems true also of other local leaders such as J. Francis Smith of Waterbury and John Gol- den of New Haven.
 To Hear Pastore
 What the United Press today termed as shopping tour" for votes may be the procedure fol- lowed by top candidates tonight when the Hotel Bond here is ex- pected to look like a Donnybrools.
 The convention opens tonight at 8 at Hartford's colorful Bushnell Hall, called to order by State Chair man John A. McGuire. At g. Gov. John O. Pastore of Rhode Island will deliver the keynote speech. He will be introduced by Homer s. Cummings, former United States Attorney General, permanent chair. man.
 Atty. Cummings will reopen the convention tomorrow at 10 A. M, td be followed by nomination of the State ticket. Acceptance speeches Will start at l P. M. headed by 8 convention speech of Senator Mo. Mahon
 The underside of the State slate Is not yet determined. Atty. Stephen K. Elliott of Southington, who prac- tlces in Waterbury, is strongly mentioned for heutenant-governos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
FourDie Violently
 State Reports
 Weekend Toll
(By United Press)

Two highway deaths, drowning and suicide were reported in Con- necticut over the weekend.
 Nearly blind Hirman Haskell, 84, Pachaug, was killed instantly when he walked into the side of an au- tomobile which police said was driven by Victor M. Czeczotka, 53, also Pachaug.
 At Orange, Miss Mary vigorito, 22, New Haven, died of 8 fractured skull received when the car in which she was riding rammed into a truck on the Boston Post Road.
 At Torrington, Emil J. Farano, T, was drowned in the East Branch Pond near his home.
 Suicide by gas was the verdict given in the death of George H. Carlson, 5l, whose body was found in West Hartford lunchroom of which he was proprietor.
 At the Newington Veterans Hos pital, Robert Humes, Lakeville, died of injuries received several months ago in a traffic accident at Miller ton, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
Brass Men Oppose Red Domination
 Seek to Dust
 Reid Robinson
 As President
Special to The Democrat


 Cleveland, Sept. 16 Several Connecticut units of the Interna- tional Union of Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers, CI.O., are pre- pared to withdraw from the inter national and form a separate union of their own unless the leadership of President Reid Robinson is over thrown and unless strong stand against Communism is taken, it was reported here today as the annual M,M.S.W. convention opened.
 Bridgeport delegates are especial ly outspoken against President Ro- binson and his alleged Communist line" policy. They have been seek ing the support of the Waterbury antiRobinson forces, which are led by John J. DriScoll, State CI.O. Secretary, and John Mankowski, member of the executive board from District 6. So far the Waterbury anti-Robinson group has not com- mitted itself, but it is known that MT. Driscoll and Mr. Mankowski, backed by the powerful Chase and American Brass locals, believe that the prestige of the international is being hurt by MT. Robinson,s po- litical leanings.
 It is expected here that the Sco- will Local and the Waterbury Watchworkers Union will back MT. Robinson and his policies during the convention.
 According to the information gathered by The Democrats corre- spondent here, the anti-Robinson eaders have already approached CLIO. President Philip Murray as to the possibilities of securing a charter for a new Brass Workers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
Rep. Talbot Refuses
 State COP Standard

The Republican 5th District con- gressional race remained wide-open today as result of Rep. Joseph E Talbot'S definite refusal to accept renomination.
 In telegram forwarded from Ar lington, Va, to Republican Party leaders Rep. Talbot turned down the Saturday nomination by acclama- tion of the delegates attending the district convention at Moynihan's Inn, Lake Hitchcock.
 The COP. members will recon vene Friday at P. M. at The Elton to choose a candidate among the five now seeking the nomination. Political observers are of the belief that Party leaders have further weakened their Fall election chances by placing whenever they choose in the open position of being attacked as "a second best" nominee.
 Emphatic In Refusal
 Rep. Talbot who last week was rudely joStled out of the Party's gubernatorial race by Gov Raymond E. Baldwin and other leaders was emphatic in his refusal to accept renomination as representative and aSSailed the recent COP. State Convention as one where nominees were selected by one man rather than elected by open convention" Observers believe there is no doubt he referred to Governor Baldwin who is reported to have chosen the entire ticket prior to the convention.
 Stating that he is embarrassed by the need to refuse renomination, the Naugatuck solon declared he was making today's statement only to avoid poor treatment of those who stood by me in my fight for the gub- ernatorial nomination.
 T hope everyone will understand why I cannot, in conscience, run with and become part of a ticket that is the product of a one-man convention" Talbot said.
 Tt is at least possible that my motives will be questioned" Talbot points out. T believe in the prin- ciples of the Republican Party, but l cannot assist in carrying the standard of that Party in a State while it is under complete domina- tion and is deaf to the voice and the will of it's own members. It is my sincere hope that my good friends will understand my position"
 Will Not Aid Party Affairs
 Perhaps of most concern to Party leaders in the 5th District is Tal- bots statement that he cannot as- sist in Party affairs this Fall. This is an event everyone feared follow ing his dominated defeat last week, Last Friday gubernatorial nominee Dr. James L. McConaughy appeared at Naugatuck in an attempt to seek Talbot. It is believed that McCon- aughy was sent here by Baldwin to determine the extent of Talbot's dis pleasure over defeat.
 Waterbury Town Chairman Rich ard D. Bensen today expressed re- gret over the Naugatuck solon's re- fusal and said that he would imme- diately make the call for reconven- ing on Friday.
 At this writing George Benedict of WinSted is said to have a slight among delegates although closely pressed all the way by former Marine Maj. James T. Patterson of Other candidates seek ing to succeed Talbot include Henry Mosle, State Food Administrator, Atty. Vincent Miller and Col. Roy E. Rice of Woodbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
Wallace Stands On Policy Speech

Washington, Sept. 16-(UP- Secretary of Commerce Henry A. Wallace said in 8 statement to- day that he stands on his for eign policy speech which Presi- dent Trumaf repudiated.
 He said it was interesting to him that both the right and left disagreed with him on his views about Russia.
 He said he intended to con- tinue his efforts for just and lasting peace and announced that he had another speech on the same subject in mind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
Old Lyme Couple Critically Hurt

Old Lyme, Sept. Is - (UP) - A husband and wife were in critical condition" today following what State Police described as an att tempted murder and suicide.
 Edward Trietler, 50, East Had dam, shot his wife, Helen, 37, in the shoulder and lung as she sat at the kitchen table. the police said. Then he left the house, shot himself, and staggered to nearby home to re- port that woman committed suicide"
 It. Carroll E. Shaw said that Trietler had been heard threaten ing his wife in the presence of a male visitor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16
McGuire Calls
 For Committee

Hartford-Sept. Is - (UP)- The Democratic State Central Committee was summoned by Chairman John A. Mcclure to "a very important" meeting at 4 P. M., today at Hotel Garde, just four hours before the open- ing Of the party'S state nominat- ing convention.
 Mcclure declined to comment on the meeting other than to say that it would be more inn portant than any other business with which the committee mem- bers might be concerned in con- nection with the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-16

F. Byrnes in Germany.
 MT. Truman is being charged here with 8 serious political blunder in permitting the incident to occur at all. Persons well acquainted with Byrnes believe he would have re- signed if the President had failed to repudiate the Wallace statement of foreign policy. With Byrnes' res- ignation would have collapsed the effective but still limited Republi- ca-nDeraocmitc xzfiflff - can Democratic collaboration in foreign policy.
 The United Press was informed by Democratic National Commit tee spokesman yesterday that there would be no change in plans for Wallace's speaking program as re- suit of the incident. Rep. John J. Sparkman, D.-Ala), chairman of the speakers bureau, took the posi-