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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Marine League Opposes Unity Of Services

Boston, Feb. B. iUPl -lAolnas Sweeney of Taylorville, III, national commandant of the Marine Corps League, said today the proposed plan of one-man control of ail- military service branches would re suit in dictatorship and weaken the nations military structure.
 "The Marines believe that ser vice branches operate pest on competitive basis" he said in all interview. An organization can be no stronger than the man who heads it. and three or four heads are better than one"
 On a two-month countrywide tour of Marine League attachments Sweeney said that his olganiza- tion has more jobs on its list than would be needed to give every Ma rine veteran suitable work.
 Sweeney, who is states attorney in Christian County, and John L, Spiczak of Chicago, league national chief of staff, will leave Boston to- day for Albany, N. Y. for a twO- day quarterly conference of national staff members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

Production of high-quality hand made artistic articles is slowly rec suming in Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

was supposed to get going when called upon. My job was to hand out legal advice of a certain nature.
 I could actually see the strug- gle going on in Boggio's mind. A rule that had been sacred to him was hanging in the balance. He'd never told anyone more than was necessary to keep the organization 1 functioning. Now he had to choose between total collapse and confiding in one person. And that person was me.
 The suspense became unbear- able. He sat there, and sat across from him. I didn't add anything to what I'd already said. I didn't have to. He knew as well as did that the time had come for a showdown if he wanted to continue functionine I finished up my drink and put the glass on the floor.
 .Okay." said Boggio after awhile I'll talk. But first I'll remind you that 1 still have a paper signed by you. And l don't have to tell you whatll happen if you douole-croSs me"
 Sure l said. T know" set- tied back in my chair and lit cig- aret. Go ahead"
 (TO Be COninuted)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Fronco-Don Juan Breok Relations

Lisbon. Feb. 23- CUP) "A re- liable source reported today that negotiations between General Fran cisco Franco and the spanish pre- tended Don Juan for restoration Of the monarchy have been broken off.
 The informant who has just re- turned from Madrid, said that Don Juan refused to accept Francos demands and Franco then informed the pretender that any agreement between the Monarchists and Fa- langists was impossible.
 Don Juan has been living iE Lls- bond during February, consulting with Monarchist leaders who came from Spain to see him after his arrival from Switzerland.
 Ten days ago, the informant said Franco through all intermediary de- manded that Don Juan withdraw the manifesto he issued on March l945. which called for Franco tc step down in favor of Juan.
 Don Juan refused the demand He said he would not accept the throne from Franco's hands. Franco then mesSaged the 34-year old pre- tender that there could be no fur ther discussions between them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
By FREDERICK C. OTHMAN

Washington, Feb. 23.-CUP(-The problem before the House today, and I don't mean the House of Repre- sentatives. is finding a house.
 Everybody's worrying about his own house. from President Truman to Wilson Wyatt. the housing eXpe- after. The big-wlgs also are worry ing about other peoples houses; lack of same.
 Numerous CongreSsmen still want, but probably won't get. 6 5000 900 apartment house Of their own. In the lobby of their office building is a prefabricated house, handsome enough to make 'em lick their chops but sample-sized for midgets.
 Having been clapped down by both tre Senate and the House, President Truman has given up hope of build ing a lean-to to the White House. This put the President in a hole, as ! will show in a minute.
 Wyatt. who had his own troubles finding himself a house nere, claims the housing shortage is worse anc will rapidly get Worser. He intends to stop the building ot theaters, bowling alleys and hot dog stands all over the land and use the bricks for houses.
 He also figures he'll need about geo more helpers here jn Washing ton and the question arises: Where, Wilson. do you think they're going to sleep? Certainly not at the Statler Hote..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
New Ceiling Set Upon Used Lumber
 Prices Proposed
 To Assist Builders
 In Postwar Work

New dollars and cents" ceiling prices have been set on used lum- Der in New England in the second of a series of OPA price orders de- signed to provide simpler prices to help the postwar builder" State OPA Director Stanley Crute ar- nounced today.
 Iii an order effective February 10, OPA set specific maximum legal prices on all types of used lumber sold for delivery in the six New England States, Crute said, as the second step in a program to sim plify prices of vital building ma-- terials. The first in the series of new specific "dollars-a -and-cents' ceiling prices, covering insulation installations was announced by OPA two weeks ago.
 The "dollars-and- cents" prices on building materials will replace former prices charged by Connecti- cut contractors and building supply firms, the OPA chief declared.
 ''The old ceiling prices on build ing materials were figured by in- dividual contractors through apph- cation of a pricing formula he said. By gradually replacing this formula method of pricing with specific dollars rs-and-cents ceiling prices we hope to simplify the task of estimating the costs of building and repair work for Connecticut householders and contractors alike. "
 The used lumber order sets prices on used boards blanks, timbers flooring and scrap lumber. Prices range from $5 a thousand board feet for scrap lumber to $60 a thousand board feet for first grade timber in the larger dimensions. Under the order, lumber dealers must post new ceiling prices in their establishments and are re- quired to give customers itemized sales slips showing grades. lengths and quantities. Any person selling used lumber must also keep com- p!ete sales records.
 Said Crute: The new price order on used lumber specifically prohib- its all practices such as upgrading or procurement service charges whereby sellers force their custom CTS to pay prices which in effect are higher -than-ceiling prices. Any person violating the order will be subject to penalties allowed by fed eral law"
 Following a survey of existing prices on used lumber, OPA recelv- ed from New England lumber deal CTS suggestions which were con- sidered in setting the new dollars and-centS" ceilings, Crute said Special provisions were included in order to cover delivery costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

One of Che most popular and most colOrful social spectaCles Of the year will be witnessed and enc iOyed this evening at Turn Hall, llel North Main street, when the Sons and Daughters of Hermann hold their annual masquerade ball. For years the organization has sponsored events of this ma. ture and always with a marked degree of success. Hundreds Of spectators win be present for the spectacular grand march. Alex lrapatin of Waterbury, grand president of the order in Con- nectlcut and Mrs. Elise Winter halder are co-chalrTpen of the committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY Americas Card Authority
OpenlngA c

Freak hands usually bring about bidding situation, but todays hand brought out an excellent play ing problem.
 If South had. arrived at a con- tract of six hearts, it would have gone down to defeat immediately with a spade opening. East would win the first trick with the ace. return a spade and West would get in a ruff. However, six spades cam not be defeated if the declarer plays it well.
 South must not let the opening diamond lead ride around to the king. It must be trumped in dummy with the three of spades, and the four of spades led from dummy. II East puts on the nine, declarer plays the ten, and then must lead the ace of diamonds and trump 1t in dummy with the six of spades. The seven of spades is led, and thus declarer loses only one spade trick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

W4g sTORYs leo Ka0Aeec&, temporarily down at heel, gets a mhoaA call from vlrgtl Roegto. naHRia wants Co Sce him right away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Teachers ReorgOnize Services
 Placement Program
 Staited Co Handle
 Many Applications

Announcement of reorganization of the teacher veteran placement service which has been conducted throughout the year by the Con. nectieut state Teachers Association was made today by Lyndon U. Pratt, csTA executive secretary. Mir. Pratt has been designated by the CSTA board of directors to plan and carry out the program. Ap. pointed by CSTA President Thomas F. Richardson of New Haven is an advisory committee to assist MT. Pratt, consisting of.
 pr. c. Winfield Scott, New Haven Veterans Center, chairman; Fran- cis ]. Bass cit, veterans counsellor, Connecticut Department of Educa- ton, and World War II veteran; pr. Fred Couey of Hartford veter- ans Center: I. B, Dunfield, super intendent of schools, Rockville dis- trict: Henry l.. Dunleavy, Putnam. teacher and veteran member; John B. Hendershot, superintendent of schools. Newington; pr, Tyrus Hill- way, Bridgeport Veterans Center: pr, Florino Townsend. psychologist, Danbury Teachers College; and pr. sherman c. Waggoner, New Brit ain Teachers College.
 The CSTA has been staffed to care for the larger number of an- ticipated applications for assistance for teacher veterans throughout the remainder of the school year and the early summer, MT. Pratt said. The demand for teacher placements will increase as the time for reopening of schools in the fall hears, he said. The. CSTA placement service, he emphasized, will also assist school superintend- ents and school boards in obtain ing qualified teachers. Although most of the vacancies which must be filled are in the elementary field, he pointed out, many vacan- cies are being noted in the high school field also.
 Veterans who seek teaching posi- tions are advised by MT. Pratt to obtain from the CSTA office in the State Office Building, Hartford, a simple information sheet which will expedite their applications. These sheets may be obtained by calling in person or by writing. It is desirable, however, for veterans to call in person at the office, MT. Pratt said. so that applicants may get details of opportunities open, salary schedules, salary levels and other items regarding working con- ditions. He emphasized that appli- cants should apply to the CSTA office rather than to members of the advisory committee.
 With the establishment of this service. for which the CSTA is pro- viding additional facilities and per- sonnel, the secretary said, other veterans agencies in the state should feel free to refer to the CSTA all veteran applicants who wish public school positions in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Big-Wigs Worrying
 Housing Problem Tough; EDen for MT. Truman

That's where honest Harold Ickes, who used to work for the Govern ment, himself, put four beds out of business by renting a suite for an office. Honest Harold said he hated to do it, but offices were even scarcer in Washington than bed- rooms.
 The real estate experts went on record with word that low cost housing for veterans is an elegant idea, but where can you build a house for S6,000, as suggested by the Government? They said a house at that price couldn't be erected in most cities. They claimed it would cost nearer Sl0,O0O and how many ex-soldiers could afford that?
 Congress still is worrying about the housing bill, and whether the government ought to slip the build CTS a little something on the side Cthat's known as subsidy, bub) for putting up houses at prices that peo- pie could afford.
 Rep. Wright Patman of Tex, who wrote the bill, claims his law making brethren will be making a mistake if they persist in ignoring the price Of houses already built. He mean: it's crooked to sell for Sl5,000 3 house that cost 5000 five years ago and there ought to be a law This would call for ceilings on hous- es. as on shirts.
 AS for the presidential housing hole. I was not talking figuratively During all the weeks that Congress argued. Lorenzo s. WinSloW, the White House architect, kept digging a hole in the back of the White House offices. He also kept knocking out windows so he could add the annex President Truman wanted.
 He said he wasn't going to stop until the President told him. Mir Truman didn't tell him until Con- greSs flatly refused to put out the Sl 600, 900 to enlarge the executive offices. Then Lorenzo quit digging He filled up the hole tthis wasn't much Of a job) but he'd made a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

ing. he hadn't even hinted that anything might be wrong, And now I was supposed to come across with all the answers, I was to be a Code Book, Father Confessor, and a brain trust all rolled in one. That's what I'd been trained for and it looked as if I were finally going to fune- ton.
 r SQU1RMED uneaSily in my | chair. Now look here. Virgil, I continued. T know your rules and I want to abide by them. But if you want me to help you this time youn have to be more ex- plicit.'
 He didn't say anything. He just sat there. thinking. 1 knew what was going on in his mind. Here he was. a man who'd built up some thing terrific by the simple method of divide and rule. he'd played a multitude of persons and corpora tionS against each other. and he q always come out on top. He was in a unique position. for while he knew all those working for and with him very few of them Knew each other Each had a specific job to do and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

Belts are more important fash ion news than ever. Wide or nar- row, sequined, studded, of fur or Of suede. they'll change that back of-the-closet forgotten frock to this years wardrobe beauty with no ef- fort at all Be sure to remove any unnecessary trimming from the dress in order to achieve a smart simplicity and spotlight your new accessory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

the Automobile Merchants associ- ation of New York, warned that number of used car dealers were selling 1946 models at prices $20O tc $500 above the price ceiling after purchasing them from "bootleggers" who have placed their names on many new car agencies priority lists.
 Most agencies are following a pol icy of first t-come- -first-served in dol- ing out new cars to customers, therefore it Is possible for a boot legger to place orders with any number of new car dealers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

mess of the walls. It costs money to repair walls and install new win dow frames, as any householder knows.
 The President now has got to ask Congress for cash to repair the dam age done by Lorenzo's wrecking de- partment while he still thought he would get the money to do the job complete. I tell you, friends, this housing problem is tough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

So that liquid you spilled has miraculously failed to spot your very best suit? Better make a mental note of the area affected and point 1t out to your cleaner when you leave clothes for their regular spruc- ing-up. Heat used in pressing fre- ouently brings out invisible" stains and leaves them almost impossible to remove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

South Africa's largest and most modern airdrome is being con- structed near Cape Town.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12
PAGE ELEVEN

Also Annie Mae Lipscomb.
Matte Cason. Mary Waller, Will
liam Moseley, Wiley Vickers.
Mary Brown, Thelma Jackson,
Alvin Maxwell, Eta Thompson.
Laura Gill. Annie Jackson, Irene
Robertson, Edgar Bell, Ozemma
Anderson. Joe Kyle and Ella
Mae Holmes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12
bAKDALE GARDEN NEWS

dale Gardens.
Over 1000 persons heard ].
c. Hill, chairman of the strategy
board; Chairman Ed Wilson, of
the Central Residents Council;
and Edward Dickens.
Please note a correction in the
outlines under the photo in
last weeks TRIBUNE which
showed the speakers table al
our recent incorporation ban
quet. The reference to Mr.. Dick
ems as future mayor Of the
Eight Mile Road city was a mis-
print.
Mail Boxes
Residents Of the project are
very grateful 10 the Central
Residents Council for securing
additional mailboxes for them.
Congratulations to the police
department for keeping its word
and giving all possible protec-
ton TO the citizens of our area.
Monday night captains in the
cleanup campaign met in the
community building to hear a
talk by Mr.. Garden. Mrs. Make
is in charge Of the campaign.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12
TELEPHONE
(Conilnned from maze I

CONFINED from page
basis of interviews in which
aptitude. age, education, height,
reach, health, and general fitness
for the work are considered.
Graduation from high school has
been regarded as the minimum
educational requirement.
Same opportunities
Negro employees have the same
salary and training opportunities
and use the same facilities as all
employees on the jobs for which
they qualify. Pay rates arc de-
termined by job classification.
While there are no separate re-
IS Of Negro employees Of the
oany. officials estimate that
b. ,een 200 and 800 Negroes are
now on the company's payrolls,
some of them in white collar jobs.
Some of these are members of the
Telephone Pioneers of America,
and organization of those who
have been in the business for 81
or more years.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12
DETROIT TRIBUNE SATURDAY. OCTOBER 70, 1915
ThOmpson. aiisr cooler eounss

Thompson. after cooler eounss
prevailed.
The right-wing attack upon
the local administration was
based upon four items.
/. The administration was
said to have aided the Com
munist- front" National Negro
Congress. as against the mid
die of the road" NAACP.
Aid To Tito
2. The left-wing was said TO
have voted $4,000 Of the locals
funds for aid TO Tito's Jugo-
slav regime. II was charged that
the money was voted TO an agen-
cy that used a tremendous por-
ton Of its total income for over
head and promotion. instead Of
being contributed thru the regu-
lar Go relief channels.
3 The administration was
charged with having bought
tickets for a concert run by
the American Youth for De-
moeracY. which il was said is
the Young Communist League
with a new name.
4. The left dominated execu-
tive board was charged with
having refused TO accept tickets
for the October % banquet Of
the international unions Fair
Practices and -Discrimina-
ton Department The right
wingcrs said that the tickets
were returned only because the
department is run by William
Oliver and Walter Reuther, rath-
or than by left-wingers.
Control Al Stake
Control of the huge local is
at stake, for victory in the gem
eral elections would foreshadow
a right-wing victory in the To-
cal elections early next year,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12

James Morton, Sol Blair, James
Thomas Bellanfant, william
Bills, Clarence Brown, William
Dawson, Clifford Edwards, Luz
Their Edwards, Horace Gordon,
Meade Johnson, Milton john
son, Cal Lockkridge, John Lock
ridge, Raymond Lockridge Web
ster Matthews, Lewis Miles, Will
lie Pillow, Early Scott, Charles
Smith. Napoleon Stewart and
Gene Williams. All were charged
with attempted murder in the
first degree.
Lynch Mob Gathered
The cases arose out Of the
shooting Of several policemen in
Columbia in the middle Of Feb
ruary when a lynch mob was
gathering TO invade the Negro
section of town. After the shoot
ing the Negro business district
was looted and the people ter
rorized.
The trial was a vigorous legal
battle over the prejudice of To-.
cal judges and jurors, Then in
surprise move the case was
switched from Columbia to Lau-
rcnceburg. The defense, which
had sought TO move the case,
believed that Lawrenccburg was
even worse than Columbia, but
its protests were in vain.
Then month long battle
started over the selection of a
jury. For the first time in the
memory Of inhabitants of the
area Negroes were called for
Jury duty, altho none were Sc
lectcd for the actual jury.
The legal burden of the de-
Tense was carried by the NAACP.
which publicized the trial. pro-
vided the three lawyers, and
raised money nationally to pay
the costs
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12
JURY ACOUITS

CONTINUED from Page ~
TO close the defense. He de-
clared these defendants were
just goats for the prosecution
because they have not commit
ted any crime whatsoever"
A Legal LYnching
White defense attorney Maui
rice Weaver, young excl
from Chattanooga, charged that
the prosecution was an attempt
by the state TO pick up where
a white mob left off last Feb
ruary. and make this a legal
lynching'.
Pointing to white-haired Juli-
us Blair, 76-year-old merchant
and leader OF Maury County Ne
groes, Weaver cried, This man
is not guilty of being an access
sorry before the act. He did not
lead his men into crime. He led
them into the path Of righteous
ness"
Leon Ransom Of Washington,
chief defense counsel, opened the
defense case on Wednesday. He
blamed "a white mob" for the
riot.
Mob Responsible
These men up on the square
lin Columbia) were responsible,
ne said. The colored people in
Mink Slide were afraid. They
had a right to be afraid. Any
normal human being would
have done the same thing under
similar circumstances
IF you believe in lYnching.
then bring in q verdict Of
guilty" Ransom told the jury.
IF you believe that lYnching
is undemocraiic and some
thing that will tear down our
American way Of life. then !
ask you TO bring in a verdict
Of not guilty"
TIL acquitted were julius Blair,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12

During the past week the
NAACP and the National Negro
Congress were brought into the
discussion. as part Of the charg-
es OF Communist domination
of the present lcft-wing admin
istration" made by right wing
leaders
Right wingers charged that
the lctt-wing dominated council
had voted TO place union mem
bers on the local payroll to work
for the National Negro Congress
while It had turned down a pro-
poSal to put several members
70 work promoting the annual
membership drive Of the NAA-
.CP.
Prefer Charges
These charges were brought
into the open when the cxecu-
tive board Of the local, dominat-
cd BY lcft-wingers. voted to pre-
fer charges against three right
wing leaders who signed an in
vitation TO meeting TO air
their charges that the local adj
ministration is Communist dom
mated.
The charges might have led
10 expulsion from the union
and automatic loss OF their
jobs. They were Withdrawn by
local president. Tommy
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12

line for left turns. drivers
crowd into two and three files.
Others try TO turn left from
the street car tracks. they said.
The result is that there is
often a jam when the light
changes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12
PROPOSE BAN
ONLEFT TURNS

a proposal to ban left turns
at Michigan and Livernols is
being studied by traffic officials
as a possible means of reducing
the tremendous accident toll at
that intersection.
Michigan at Livernois is
known as "Hel's Corner be-
cause of the high accident rate
there. In l945 this came TO an
average Of six accidents a
month.
In 1916 the rate has jumped
to eight a month, and has been
the cause of serious concern to
police and traffic safety officials.
DHondi and Eiiel say that
instead Of staying in a single
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12
NAACP AND NNC FIGURE IN
BATTLE In FORD LOCAL 600

Annual elections of members Of the general council
of Ford local 600 UAWCIO continuing this week ac-
companed by unprecedented public discussion of the
charges hurled by right and left wngers Thus far in the
vetng the right wing is reported to have made subsan-
tia gains
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-10-12
nn charlas Kirkland

| A musical program was pre-
ga Thursday night by the
I"mas Spiritual Echoes for the