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Evening star., 1946-01-21
Heads Of Committees
On Military Affairs
Cool 10 Rapido Inquiry
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Senate and House Military Affairs
Committee chairmen showed little
enthusiasm today for requested in
vestigation into the bloody Rapido
River engagement in Italy.
The demand came from members
Of the seth Division Association,
meeting in Brownwood, Tex. Sat-
urday on the eve Of the second an
niversary of their costly crossing of
the heavily defended stream.
Chairman May of the House Mill
tary Committee told a reporter he
saw no good to be accomplished by
an investigation now.
1T wouldn't bring back the lives of
any Of the men who were lost there"
Mr.. May declared. ~,
Thomas Sees No Precedent.
Chairman Thomas of the Senate
Military Committee said there is no
precedent for congressional in
vestigation of strictly military ac-
tivity unless Pearl Harbor so quail
fies" !
And Senator Thomas added Of the
two-month-old inquiry into the Pa
cific naval disaster. Il think it is fu-
tile. I haven't learned single thing
from It,"
Both Senator Thomas and Mr.
May emphasized that if they re-
ceive the 36th Division Association
resolution, they will refer it to the
full membership of their respective
communities for a decision.
A thorough" investigation was
demanded by Representative Ran
kin, Democrat, Of Mississippi, !"even
if it has to be done by the Commit
tee on Un-American Activities"
Mr.. Rankin is member of that
committee as we'll as chairman of
the Committee on World War Vet
erans' Legislation.
On the other hand, Senator OMa-
honey, Democrat, of Wyoming OF the
Senate Military Committee, told q
reporter that the veterans who
adopted the resolution were prob
ably worked up
I'VE have spent months on an
utterly futile investigation of what
happened at Pearl Harbor, trying to
look into the past" Senator O'Ma-
honey said. What this country
needs is to look into the future"
Senator Revercomb, Republican,
Of West Virginia, member of the
Senate Military Affairs Committee,
said he would like more information
as to what was behind the passage
Of this resolution"
If there is some evidence, some
basis to warrant an investigation, Z"
he said, then, of course, Congress
should not hesitate to look into it."
Criticism of Clark.
The resolution declared the di-
vision suffered nearly 2,900 casual
ties in the double crossing of the
Rapido. 1t asked Congress to in
vestigate and take the necessary
steps to correct a military system
that will permit an inefficient and
inexperienced officer, such as Gen.
Mark w. Clark, in high command
TO destroy the young manhood OF
this country, and to prevent future
soldiers being sacrificed wastefuIy
and uselessly."
Gen. Clark, now American COM
mander in the United States occu-
patton zone of Austria, had no COM
ment at Vienna. But the War
Department quickly came to his
defense. saying the Rapido River ac-
ton was diversionary action to re-
duce German pressure against the
Anzio beachhead.
Saying Gen. Clark had been or
dered by Gen. Sir Harold Alexander.
commander of the 18th Army Group,
to make the attack, a War Depart
ment spokesman added that the men
who died in the assault did not die
in vain"
Evening star., 1946-01-21

"The bonds of our Government
are the only securities this exchange
has ever recommended in the more
than $50 years Of its existence. We
urge you: Buy United States Bonds
with certainty. Hold them with con-
fidence." Whose advice is that? The
New York Stock Exchanges!
Evening star., 1946-01-21
La Guordio Storts Trip
To BruziI Thursday
By the Associated Press,

oy Illt ASbUCIdItu FTebB.
NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Former
Mayor F. H. La Guardia. named to
attend the forthcoming Brazilian
presidential Inauguration as a per-
sonal representative of President
Truman will 60 to Washington
Thursday on the first leg of his trip
to Brazil.
Officials of the American Broad
casting Co. said Mr.. La Guardia
would maintain his regular schedule
and that next Sunday nights broad
cast probably would come from
Puerto Rico.
Evening star., 1946-01-21
Dead

SS0o
Frank Kohn, pharmacists mate
1/c, U. S. NJ, whose sister, Mrs. Rosa
Mautner, lives at 3010 Gainesville
street Sc, has been declared dead
according to today's Navy Depart
ment casualty list. He was 80 years
old
Mr.. Kohn was a native of Milwau-
kee and entered the Navy 16 years
ago. He was on the cruiser Houston
at the time Of his death.
Robert Messenger Sprague, chief
pharmacists mate. U. S. NJ, 43,
brother of Howard D. Sprague of
Purcellville, Va. was also declared
dead by the Navy Department. He
also was on the Houston
A native of Madison, Wis, he
enlisted in the regular Navy 20 years
ago from Oakland, Md.
C0mdr. David Wells Roberts, whose
wife, Mrs. Margaret Geist Roberts,
formerly resided at 112 South Court
house road. Arlington, is listed on
today's Navy report as killed.
Executive off1cer of the Houston,
Comdr. Roberts was lost in a Java
Sea naval action in February, 1912
He wore the Purple Heart and the
Presidential Unit citation.
lnductees
A total of 20 District men have
been ordered to report for induction
into the armed forces today. Names
OF the men follow:
Lawrepss ;,SMI Sonysy Wy,, John graunsr Eqsens
Robinson, Lee Hing: Sun Nc, STANLEY Whit.
CUP. Eddie susgs, Elmo TAYLOR. James Ball,
Sae %sr GSb1 %b.n as LII EsSo John rssa.s s.nn5
Wifi William sslden EdVard smith. WiIfe HnsafSs e.
kth eornsas
Charles Wilson.
Decorated
Brig. Gen. Omar T. Pfeiffer, U. s..
NJ c., who lives on Rockville pike,
in Maryland, has been presented
the Legion of Merit for "outstand-
ing services performed" as staff ON
Ger to the commander in chief of
the feet in the Pacific from 1943 to
1945.
He received the decoration from
Gen. A. A. Vandegrift, commandant
of the Marine Corps, during a re-
cent ceremony here. Gen. Pfeiffer
Is native Of st. Paul, Mimi, and
former resident of Toledo, Ohio.
Promoted
Promotions announced by the
Army recently include the follow
ing officers and enlisted men from
the Washington area:
Lieutenant Colonel.
Frank z: Gibson. Jr.. Medl.aI Corps, 927
! street NV.
Captain.
Robert Alexander Bowman, AAF. 1901
South Barton street, Arlington.
Robert Anthony Moynihan, Chemical
Warfare Service. 1900 Allison street N.E.
Evening star., 1946-01-21


clothing drive
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Staff Photo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
Forged Check Posser Given 

A continuance Go Saturday was granted Muriel Burkholder, 20, of Chester, Mass. when she was ar raigned before Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court today. Bonds of 5000 were still continued for her release.
 The continuance was granted on the request of defense attorney A. Henry Weisman who. desires to have the charges of forgery and obtain ing money under false pretenseS with which the girl is charged, tn- corporated into one charge.
 The accused, known also as Joan Gagnon, was arrested here last week after she allegedly passed 9 forged check in the amount of $50 for the purchase of two dresses in downtown dress shop. She is also wanted in other Connecticut and New Hampshire cities for question ing in connection with forgery and theft.
 Inspector Joseph R. Bendler said the girls mother and Army Officer husban will be in Court Saturday when she is arraigned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
Education Procedure Radio Theme
 G.I.'s To Be Advised
 On Making Contacts

Education for veterans under the CT. Bill of Rights will be dis- cussed on the Brass City Veteran" program tomorrow at 7:15 2. M. over Station VERY. This will be the fifth in a weekly series of broadcasts conducted by the Vet erans' Advisory Center, 195 Grove Street, and directed by William C.. McGowan, for the benefit of Wa terbury veterans.
 A group of veterans who have been through the mill of procedure in applying for education benefits under the CT. Bill of Rights, and who have after considerable effort found schools and courses which are both suitable and available to them, will tell their own story on the Brass City Veteran" program.
 Arthur O. Dryer, 779 Bunker Hill Avenue, Frederick B, Rowe, p Johnson Street, and George c. Suffa, N Rowland Avenue, are among the local veterans who will appear on the Brass City Veter- an" program tomorrow night. Each of these men has made successful application for schooling benefits under the CT. Bill of Rights, and is attending or planning to attend college in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
Fannick Post Holds Memorial Ceremonies
Auxiliary Members Take Part in Special Services for Deceased Members; Both Units To March i'm Parade

David L. Fannick Post Jewish War Veterans, and auxiliary held special memorial services last night at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute for veterans of Warld Wars I and II. The service was conducted by Samuel Lipetz, post commander, assisted by Louis Kuzner, senior vice-commander, Nanny Weisman, chaplain, and Jack Rutman, ad- jutant. Taps were sounded by Att torney Haskell Harris, service of- ficer.
 Those honored at the service were Milton Albert, Herman Engleman, Davil L. Fannick, Myron Green, Edward Goldberg, Samuel Kleiman, Louis Leopold, Samuel Rabinovitz, Charles R. Schnitman George Welednigner, Robert M. Apirian, Leonard Block, Samuel Bodian, Leo Frank, Allan c. Franken, Da- vid Isaacs, Joseph Jalkow. Paul M. Krakower, David Misky, Joseph MargoliS, Frank NathanSon, Irving Swirsky, William German, Harvey A. Rosenberg, Paul M. Johnson and Samuel MorganStern.
 At 8 regular meeting of the post proceeding the memorial service seven new members were accepted. They were Alvin B. Reiner, Morton H. Greenblatt Philip Kampner, s. David Atkin, Arnold P. Goldstein, Marvin Freedman and Martin G.. SlomoWitz.
 Junior vice-commander Norman Moskovitz disclosed the final plans for the posts participation in the Memorial Day parade. He also stat ed that the Memorial Day commit tee will visit the Jewish cemeteries in the city to decorate the graves of soldiers of both wars with flags and flowers.
 Members discussed the return of bodies of servicemen killed os-- seas to this country under the new policy established by the War and Navy Departments. Service officer Harris stated that complete infor- nation concerning the program can be obtained by contacting him at his office at 51 West Main Street. Attorney Milton Richman of Hartford, former lieutenant-col- onel, was unanimously endorsed by the post for the position of national commander of the J. w. V. Albert \ A. Reich. past state deppartment commander, also was endorsed by
 the post as member of the l1a.
 tional executive committee. A large delegation from the pos
 and auxiliary is expected to attend
 the state department convention
 being held at the Hotel Bond il
 Hartford this weekend. Guests a
 last nights meeting were Danie
 Schnier, commander, and Henr!
 Summers, past commander, of Tor rington Post, J. w. V.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
DAY. St0ffs Take Office
 or1o46-47
Joint Installation Ceremonies MeId Last Evening :

At Joint ceremonies in SpeeuWeu Hall last night, Waterbury Chapter, Disabled American Veterans, and auxiliary installed new officers be- fore ITS members. Bernard O'Hetl- ly was installed chapter command CT and Eileen MacMu1len, auxiliary president. John P. Barry, past commander, was master of cere- monies.
 The chapter officers were in- stalled by John Waltensdorf of Bridgeport, department command CT. Mrs. Isabelle Martone, national Junior vice-commander conducted the installation of auxiliary officers.
 Chapter officers installed were: Senior vice-conmander, Santas Cu- gno; junior vice-commander, Thom- as Parziale; chaplain, Henry Wal lisch; treasurer, Martin Mattson; of1cer-of f-the-day, Nick Dedotsis; and sergeant-at-arns, Salvatore Veneziano.
 Other auxiliary officers were: Senior vice-president, Mary Mazur- kivich; junior vice-president, Inez O'Reilly; chaplain, Julia Hansen; treasurer, Isabelle Martone; state executive committeewoman, Della Bushey; alternate, Elizabeth Peters; conductor, Germai1e DeZinno: ad- jlltant, Della Bushey; patriotic tn- Structor, Margaret Baker; sergeant at-arms, Stella DeZinno; and hos- pital chairman, Lumina WiggleS- worth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
.AWOL Sailor
 Bound Over

Charged with breaking and en- tering, Ernest T. Travers. 21 of 367 North Main Street, a sailor. AWOL from Camp Peary, Va, was bound over to the next term of Superior Court when arraigned be- fore Justice Albert G. Clark in Middlebury Town Court last night.
 Travers is alleged to have stolen $250 in cash and a wrist watch from the Middlebury Yacht Club at Lake Quassapahg Monday. The Watch, State Trooper Anton Nell son said, belonged to the youth. The trooper explained it was left there as collateral for money owed.
 Travers, who fled to New York after the alleged theft. was appre- hended in Grand Central Terminal Monday by New York City detec- tives. He was returned here yester- day after waiving extradition rights. Middlebury Prosecutor George Lynch said the youth will face charges by the Navy after the Su- perior Court hearing. Travers es- capped from diSplinary barracks al the Virginia Naval base where he was stationed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
C. C.ofC.Nonnes E. J. Rockwell

Three Waterburians were elected to posts in the Connecticut Cham Der of Commerce at the annual meeting in Hartford yesterday.
 Edwin J. Rockwell, secretary treasurer of the American Brass Company, was elected to the gener- al board of directors for a two- year term.
 Elected to the group board ot directors were Attorney Frank Healey, general counsel for the Connecticut Motor Stage Associa- tion, representing motor transport; and Daniel T. Harrington. Jr., oi D, T. Harrington, Inc, representing the real estate business.
 Congressman Joseph E. Talbot, ot Naugatuck, one of the convention speakers, advocated an integrated program of postwar public works in which the state and the munici- palities will share the costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23

Naugatuck, May 23.-Twentyr six members of the ElxS who served in the recent war will be hOnored at a dinner given by the lodge Saturday night. Atty. Frank T. Healey, past exalted ruler of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks, will be the speaker. The dinner will be held at 6:3O at the lodge rooms.
 Elks to be hOnored are: Henry Gerald, Daniel Lindahl, Henry J Freedman, Joseph l.. Dinneny, John w. Fitzgerald, Frank D. DanielsOn, James Patterson, Joseph Farren, IT,, Alexander SchmitZ, Charles O'COnnOr, Thomas D. Conlon, Francis ". Curtin, John J. Joyce, Albert Raytkwich, Edward J. Aurisch, John F. Maher, Ernest V. Weym- erman, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, Henry w. Zesada, Richard J. Finley, William F. Daly, IT,, John LawlOr, John E. Curtin, Leo E.. Dinneny, Francis Schildgen, Ed- ward T. Hanley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
Ben E. Lister
 Commits Suicide

Providence, R. l., May &-(UP) The death of Benjamin F. Lister, 62, prominent New England sports man was termed a suicide today after his body was found in the front seat of his automobile, his throat slaShed and a razor at his side.
 The victim was a widely known figure among horse racing follow CTS. His horses have raced at Mar ragansett Park, Suffolk Downs, Rockingham Park and Pascoag Park.
 Lister had been in poor health for some time. Until six months ago he owned the Colored Worsted Mill in Providence. He leaves his wife and six children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23

Capt. Lloyd P. HallOck will be in chaSge of Headquarters Com pany. Third Battalion, State Guard, at a combined rifle match and field nlaneuvers to be held at Beacon Valley Fair Grounds, Naugatuck, Sunday. Company H, also will participate under the 10th Battalion, Military Police, direction of It. Oseph c. Pal mentO. T/Sgt. Morton w. Lyon will be in charge of communica- tiOns.
 The rifleman attaining the highest score will be awarded 9 prize. Arrangements have been made for 8 dinner. The men will leave the local armOry at 7:3O A. M. Sunday accompanied by a police escort.
 Men interested in Oining the State Guard are invited to at tend the match. A practice will be held tonight at 1880 at the armory rifle range.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
Michael Murphy
 Sued for DiUorce

Custody of six minor children is sought by Madalene Tamolis Mur- phy of Waterbury, who filed a di- vorce action in Superior Court to- day against Michael Frank Murphy also of this city. The couple were married June 18, 1924. and the plaintiff claims her husband became intolerably cruel July l, 1886. She also makes charge of habitual in- temperance. Support and alimony will be sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
Sherlmon Griner Buys BuiIdinq

Sherman Griner, Inc, has pur- chased the building at 46-48-50 Center Street for approximately $4O,OO0 according to document filed at thetown clerks office in City Hall today. The building was sold by Querrino Santoro.
 The real estate and insurance corporation will occupy the ground floor of the building. The trans action was handled by the D. T. Harrington agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
FAMILY AFFAIR

Clearfield, Utah-UP) - The Hall family has just about ma jority on the civilian guard force at the Clearfield naval supply depot.
 Mrs. Claude Hall has been on the force since July, 1914. Her huS- band joined her in April, 1045. So when their son, Lester, was dis charged from the Army recently, he joined the too. All three work the same shift ls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
Chimney Fire
 At Prifty Home

Four pieces of fire apparatus re- sponded at ll:08 A. M. today to a slight blaze at the home of George Prifty of 21 Catherine Avenue. The blaze was caused by a back draft in a chimney, flremen said. Firemen yesterday responded to two brush fires, one on Edgewood Avenue and the other at South Main and Baldwin Streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
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 Many sufferers relieve na9ging hackaehe quickly, once they discover that the real cause of their trouble may be tired kidneys.
 The kidneys are Natures chief way of talk ing the excess acids and waste out of the blood. They help most people pas about pints day.
 When disorder of kidney function permits Coisonous matter to remain in your blood. 1t may AyeausenagRingb backAche rheumatic pains, leg pains loss of pep and ensFgy. getting up nights. swelling, pufinegs under the eyes, headaches and dizziness. Frequent or Beanty passages with sr1arting and burning some times shows there is something vxeng with your kidneys or bladder.
 Don't waitl Ask your dEuGgist 1oe DoAn's Pms, . stimulant diuretie, u8ed suecesHf1lly by millions for over % yeaYa. Doan,s give irppy FelieR anS win h6ip the s u,llee Of eldneY tubes lush out poisoaeHa l14 yoE blood. Get Doan's Pnls. ss's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23

Members of the Holy Cross Col 1ege Alumni Club of Naugatuck Valley will have as their guest Monday evening, Very Rev. Will liam J. Healey, s. J., president of Holy Cross College. The din- ner meeting will be held at The Elton. Father Healey will be ac- companied by Joseph A. Perrotta, '28, executive secretary. of the Alumni Association. Sound pie lures in technicolor of the Holy Cross-Miami- Orange Bowl Classic ol last New Years Day will be shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23

"A discarded starter motor is the power plant of a midget electric auto built from scrap parts by l2- year-old Schenectady boy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23
Peter Morini $1O0 Borough Fine
 Two Companions
 PenaIiIzed for
 Factory Thefis ss

Naugatuck, May 2$ Ftnes amounting to $4S0 were given three men charged with theft, in borough court yesterday. The trio were acc cused of taking rubber footwear valued at $500 from the United States Rubber Company.
 They are: Peter Mariri, fl, 796 Baldwin Street, Waterbury; Law renee P. Owens, % Johnson Street, Beacon Falls and Joseph rBtreycik, g, 60 Roosevelt Blvd, Bridgeport.
 Marine was fined $100 and given a suspended one-month Jail sem tence. Owens was given a $2OO line and suspended one-year jail sen- tence. Petreycik was fined $50 and given a suspended three-rnonth tan sentence.
 Judge Martin L. Cains, in pass ing sentence, said he took into con- sideration the three men had no previous court records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23

Canada contains approximately 2,738, POO head of sheep and lambs and 46,487 200 head of poultry. FMGERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-23

There were l77.79O saloons, 100O breweries, and 236 distilleries in the United states prior to prohibition.
 There are 1,937,144,960 acres in the 48 states.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-02-19
Negro Resident Reports
Theft OF SIS Bicycle

A bicycle was stolen from the
home of Eddie Lane, Negro, 814
South 18th street during the week
end.
In making the report to police,
Lane said the bicycle was Fly
ing Ace model, painted red. Value
of the stolen bicycle was placed
at $25.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-02-19
REALTY TRANSFERS

Realty transactions recorded with
A. B. Rhodes yesterday, included
the following:
Hilda Collins to Leo F. Maness'
lots 10 and 20, Fl. Fisher.
William r. Pritchard to Bernlce
B. Woodcock. lot 9-15, princess
place.
Forest Padrick to J. P. Newton,
80 acres in Cape Fear township,
Padrick property on the Blue Clay
road.
James Lucas to Hattie Gen
wright, lots 4 ID $40, Fox sub
division, one half interest.
James K. Paul to A. B. Blake,
lot lab, Forest Hills.
F. A. Salmon to M. R. Danord
lot 1910 Princess place.
William M. Hill to Lorine Gibbs,
part of three and four, 228, city.
E. r. Mayhan to Fred Meadors,
lot 30, Manhattan, city.
C. D. Hague to Cooperative
Building and Loan Association, lot
4 and 5-270, city.
j. E. Rodrick to j. J. Knowles
tract No. 6, Oakley road.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-02-19

Approximately $4,000 head of
beef cattle are shipped yearly from
New Mexico, and the state retains
about $4,000 head fer the local
packers.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-02-19
SUGAR NOW COSTS
HOUSEWIVES MORE
Retail Price Advances One
Fifth To Three-Fifth
Cents Per Pound

The OPA for the North Carolina
District Area has put a skylight
ceiling on sugar prices.
Consumers will pay one to three
cents more per pound package
for their sweetening according to
their preferences in the matter of
brand, packing style, and mer-
chants.
The office of the Wilmington
Area Price Control board disclos-
ed Monday that the amendment or
der, effective Feb. Is, 1916, was
being mailed to all retailers in
New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pen.
der counties.
Price Variations
There will be price variations
under the ceiling that will be gov
erned by the group rating of the
retailers as well as the grade of
the product. Sugar will cost slight
ly more at stores doing less than
a $4,000 yearly business. These
stores fall in Group One. Group
Two includes retailers with trade
amounting to ,00O-$250, 900 a
year.
Different Packages
If you buy five pounds of sugar
from a retailer in Group One you
will pay SO cents for store packed
bulk, 80 cents for factory packed
in paper container, and 40 cents
for factory packed in a carton.
Patrons of stores in Group Two
will pay SO cents, 38 cents, and SO
cents for the same items.
Consumers will be paying is to
3-5 cents more for their pound OF
sugar.