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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27
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DULKELEY BOYS
ny WIN MALoNEY, JR.

Bill Tracys Tech Tigers displayed
plenty Of championship form as
they startled the experts by easily
beating Greenwich, Fairfield County
basketball champs, 81 70 30, nc Che
New Haven Arena yesterday after
noon In q second day Of Glass A
playdowns, In the state Basketball
tournament.
During the first period Of the ball
game the Tracynen held the Green
wlch array 70 one field goal and
four foul shots while they set about
forging a e-polnt margin In that
frame. Jim Piersall and Connie
santagotta were the keys 10 the
Leavenworth victory rs both boys
made It their business 10 control the
traffic off the blackboard all af-
tcrnoon, as well as match the visl-
tors shot for shot In fairly fast
contest. IN this opening stansa,
Johnny Messup, recent addition 70
the Big Red list Of regulars, played
bang-up offensive ball game,
as he displayed plenty Of fight when
the pressure was on. Sherwin ana
Korbusieski by the excellence Of
their ball handling helped greatly
in forging O 1e-point Tech lead at
the halftime.
Big Lead
In the second period piersall and
Santagotta we're still hot" rs they
outscored their opponents more than
3 to TO lead 80 to l3 at the in-
Permission. Although Coach Cliff
ford Gustafson's Greenwich champs
tried to rally in the third period,
the effect on the decisive Big Red
margin was not felt. Joe Cocchiola,
Tech starter, benched because OF
illness UP to last week, entered the
game and Immediately had the fans
on their feet as he tossed in three
doubletons in this canto. BY viz
tue Of this close contact playing on
the part OF Leavenworth, their lead
was stretched from 10 points at the
half to q going into the final
frame. Bernie Sherwill and Johnny
Messup went out Of the game on
fouls In this last period and were
replaced by Roger Oulette and
Butch Damelio who played q very
able defensive brand Of ball.
In this period as throughout the
whole contest, Johnny Bella, fast
breaking Greenwich forward threw
Leavenworth on the defense, but was
unable to hold the line because Of
speed and accuracy Of the Water.
bury combine. Jack Banks and
Bella of the millionaire" quintet
tossed in "A Of their teams 80
point tally but failed to match the
Tracymen shot for shot. 1t was
in this frame that the DOWNSTAIRS
did threaten TO give the locals some
trouble, but their rally was short
lived as Piersall, Santagotta, and
RAY Korbusieski broke 1t up. In
this stanza the Greenwich five
outscored the Tracy charges Is TO
10, but it was insufficient to turn
the teire. Hook, layup and set shots
were featured in this contest IN
which the two teams, Leavenworth
and Greenwich were anxious to cop
their first victory Both teams were
above average at the free throw
line as they dropped in Is out Of
% each.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

LeaUenworth Impressive in State Tourney Win
Tournament
T-O-P-l-C-S

Il seems Is II each class Aaeam
Is allowed 70 take a players 70 the
tournament, the coach gets two
passes and 70 does the principal.
Blll Tracy Of Leavenworth decided
10 give ell his players q break and
took Is players down 10 New Ha~
ven, the result being that he was
short one pass for himself. When
Coach Tracy tried 30 get into the
Arena he was informed that he
would have 10 pay admission 10 get
In to watch his boys play. lie did.
And after the contest when Blll was
remarking about this 70 the writer
he exclaimed that, "it was worth
e."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

In closing many Of you reader
might be interested In knowing thai
Johnny Messup's real last name j:
Moriskiewicz, and that the an
nouncer was having quite a time
twisting his tongue on 1t until n
got wise to the shortcut at the in
Permission. He had that name OF
his tongue q lot during the course
Of the afternoon and was glad o.
the reprieve from Webster.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

Tt has been reported without con-
flrmation that Ray Swegkoskl,
Torrington center and polnt-
maker may be out q further ath-
letlc competition as . result Of q
leg injury sustained when he
landed on his ankle In the Man.
chester contest. When this report
was heard Coach Connie Dom
ahue was unavailable FOR COM
ment. Should this be true Il
would dampen Torrlngton's
championship aspirations consid-
erably.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

The Minor Bowling League goes
into its 25th week with this sched-
ule: Ingersoll VS. French; Thinsheet
Metal VS. Benrus; Lux VS. Somers
Brass; waterbury Companies VS.
Eyelet Specially: Steel Ball VS. Uni
ted Chrom; CT and p VS. Shoe
Hardware.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

Totals % 10 81 Totals - - 80
Score at half time: Leavenworth %.
Greenwich Is. Referee: Coogan. Umpire
Booth.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

Many Waterburians were noticed In
attendance at the Glass A games ct
the Arena. among those who caught
the writer's eye were: Johnny
Thompson, Of Biener's Sport shop;
Eddie ODonnell, coach Of Immac-
ulate Conception CYO teams: Tom
Purcell. wildly mentor: Mr.. and Mrs
James Lee and son; Jimmy Laikos,
Paddy Damelio, Sonny Rinaldt OF
the Dusty League; Sydney Wakeley-
local sportsman; and Frank Regain
and Charles Bannon Of Leaven-
worth.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

Totals .... 55S 500 602-l66s
High SinEle-B. stokes-l3S.
High three-D. Montville-36s.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

field and Kullicki got 8 points each,
Jannetty getting Z for the losers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

According TO Erwin Trask Of the
CTAC Tournaments In Connect
cut, Leavenworth viii play either
Saturday or Monday nights next.
the particular day viii be deter
mined after the completion ~ tn
first round playdowns today. naeh
team, as you probably know Is
listed in a certain position -
cording to their percentage. wtah
Leavenworth holding tenth place.
AS each team Is eliminated from
the Tourney the team in back OF
1t moves up q position until the
day of the 6emi-Finals. Then an
arrangement has been worked out
50 the first team on the lii VIII
play the third and the second the
fourth and the fifth the seventh
and 50 on down the complete list.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

sammy Nakaso, i've by ave forward
for Hillhouse was the star Of last
nights contest Is he dropped In q
beautiful hook shot In the final 30
seconds Of play to give his team q
50 10 81 win over Bridgeport Gen.
trail. This shrewd Japanese-Amer-
lean player is an excellent ball
handler as well as having uncanny
accuracy as Q set shot.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

Bill Tracy in q pre-game state
ment said that II Tech beats
Greenwich today, we win be q team
to beat in the rest Of the Tourna-
ment." Bill was also lavish In his
praise for the team as o whole but
in particular Johnny Messup who
filled in so ably and Connie Santa
gotta who controlled the trafnc on
the Greenwich backboards all after
noon.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-27

The Leavenworth dressing room
was crowded with local admirers
after the game who were very
generous with their praise Of Bill
Tracy as o coach and OF the
players themselves.
Evening star., 1946-12-11

aof coal Is particularly vital to
Europe. II would III become us II
we did not accept John Il. Lewis
decision to send his men back to
work In the Christian tradition.
This is no time to question motives,
to indulge In spiteful diatribes or
to jeer at man who showed, once
again, that he has the courage Of
his convictions. Especially is good
sportsmanship called for on the part
OF the operators.
But, while we should encourage
the mine owners and the workers
to work out a contract in spirit OF
mutual forbearance, we must give
thought to what should be done in
order to make 1t certain that no one
shall ever again have the power
arbitrarily to disrupt the economy
of the country and bring want and
despair into land where the people
could have happiness and security
II we only had sense enough to go
about 1t.
There are certain industries in
which the paramount interest Is the
public interest. The coal industry
is one OF these, Fortunately, this
paramount interest can be main
tanned with tolerance and justice to
all concerned.
copyright, 1946)
Evening star., 1946-12-11

the Supreme Court than the strike
itself might be for our economy and
the economy Of Europe.
We now have the breathing spell"
that many have come to regard as
essential il we are to arrive at just
conclusions in labor controversies.
Mi. Lewis expressed a willingness
to negotiate with an alphabetical
agency OF the United States Govern
ment or the associated coal opera
tors"
Should Be Impartial.
It would be mistake for the
Government to interfere again in
this matter, which, fundamentally,
is something between the workers
and the owners. The exercise OF
war power during times Of peace is
highly dangerous. 1t Is undemocra-
tic. II the people want the Presi-
dent to take over any industry In
the public interest, the Congress
should pass appropriate legislation
after careful consideration. 1t Is
not healthy in a democracy for the
President, by an unseemly stretch
Of his war powers, granted for an
emergency that has long ceased to
exist. to play the part of a dictator.
In this instance, taking ever the
mines was a distinct advantage to
John l.. Lewis such as should not
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isting lopsided labor laws give the
unions, coercion OF the Govern
ment can succeed only II there is
In the White House President,
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aware that public necessity re-
quires the quantitatiye production
Of coal" He was right. He
was even more right in his thought
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have been given to him or any one
else. In time of industrial strife
the Government should be impartial
in the public interest.
Control should be reassumed by
the rightful owners OF the mine
properties. II we reach the point
when the public welfare seems to
require the naturalization of the
coal industry, we ought to go about
1t with thoughtful deliberation and
within the framework Of our demo-
cratic institutions. But, unless and
until the people themselves shall
decide on naturalization, the pri-
yate ownership Of the mines should
not be interfered with. We do not
want surreptitious naturalization,
taking over by indirection, with
out compensation to the owners and
a just recognition OF our social
obligations to the miners.
The coal operators and their en-
ployes should now be left to work
out contract mutually acceptable
to both sides. This they should do
in good temper and in frank recog-
milton not only of their several
rights, but of their responsibilities
to each other and to the country.
The negotiations should be under
taken at once and they should not
be allowed to drag up to the last min
ute as has been the usual course
when mine operators and workers
have been in the throes Of collective
bargaining. In this connection 1t Is
only. fair to say that generally It
Is the operators who hold out Stub
bornly to the bitter end. Both
sides should recognize as legitimate
the public interest in just wages
and decent working conditions for
the miners and in reasonable profits
for the operators.
Fundamental to Economy.
The heat that has been engen-
dered by this conflict will soon dis
sipate itself If we permit it to do
SO. The public interest is, of course,
to get coal. Nothing is so funda-
mental to our economy. and there
fore to our well-being. Production
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state of Stains health.
For months, years in fact, ] have
been reading conflicting reports con-
cerning Stalin's physical condition
No one seems to know for sure
whether he is In tiptop shape OF
about to pass from this vale OF
tears and join another Joe in Q
better land I know"
Can't Afford Doctor?
The peculiar thing about the re-
ports on Stains condition Is that
none Of them is ever issued by q
physician. Eddy Gilmore, crack
AP medico, says he isn't sick. A
Turkish government ofhcial says
he is, and good and sick. Another
report has him vacationing just
to get a sun tan, and still another
has him absent from the Krem-
lin because he is ailing from Bull
parian measles, Yugoslayian chicken
pox. Romanian spotted fever, aiil
trichoma Of the Trieste.
Why doesn't a doctor issue an
official bulletin on Stains condi-
ton? Can't he afford a doctor?
/ know they're high priced these
days. but it would seem that he
should be able to Scrape together
enough rubles to get the services
of an interneski, anyway. Maybe
though, he is just one OF those
patent medicine fellows who likes
to treat himself from his own medi-
cine chest, then jump in bed, pull
the covers over his head. and tel
every one to leave him alone.
I am sure that I am not the
only one in this country who Il
worried about Stalin's physical con-
dition. We think lot Of him over
here-about "a hours day, in fact
From all we've read and heard about
Uncle Joe" Stain, since his rise
to power as head of the Russians
we feel he must be kindly old
gentleman. I believe that II he
knew how we were fretting about
him, he would see to it that we
were correctly informed as to
whether he had the sniffles OF
didn't, whether that trick football
knee bothered him in rainy weather
and whether or not the old back
strain he got from lifting bank
vaults as a youngster had come
back to plague him.
Elliott win Know.
I'll even go so far as to say that
If he. can't get adequate medical
attention. there are hundreds 81
American PHYSICIANS who would
volunteer to 60 to Russia and give
him a good looking over. Aftel
all. none Of the other professions
men Of this country have failed tc
welcome. chance to get to Russia,
be whirled royalty around the coun-
try for a week or two. and come
back and report that. 1t y, q, land q
never lending sunshine, sweet, pure
thoughts. where love and charity
abound.
But here, here. what am ! worry
ing about? I forgot. ! forgot com-
pletely. Well soon know everything
Elliott Roosevelt is there in Russia
He'll tell US. He tells everything
else he knows. Not only that. FL
liott will take on the duties ~
Stalin's physician II necessary
There's nothing he won't try, from
landscape gardening to teaching
the zither.
Quick, Elliott, let US have the
truth-for once. How Is Unclt
Joe?
Distributed By McNaurht Syndicate, Ine.l
Evening star., 1946-12-11

rather famous, extremely left wing,
pro- Wallace and rn-Soviet radio
commentator who specializes on for
eign affairs. On the night OF the
surrender, he boldly proclaimed the
end of the strike a victory for Mr..
Lewis. How his following will rec
oncile that with the facts is. not
easy to understand.
Evening star., 1946-12-11
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

By THE HASMlN SEhVlCE.
@. When was the order Of the
knights OF Pythias founded and how
did it get its name?-F. B. S.
A. The Knights OF Pythias was
organized to spread the doctrines OF
friendship, charity and benevolence.
1t was founded in Washington, D. O.,
February, 1864, by Justus Henry
Rathbone and four associates. The
name is derived from the story OF
Damon and Pvthias, and the motto
is: Friendship even unto death. +"
@. What was Barebone,s Parlia-
ment?-L. D.
A. 1t was derisive name for the
British Parliament summoned by
Cromwell in 1858, and SO called from
a fanatical member, Praise-G God
Barebone Cor Barbon). Barebone
was a leather maker and minister to
a congregation which assembled at
his own house. 1t has been stated
that he had two brothers named,
respectively, Christ-came-into-the-
world : to save Barebone and II :
Christ had mot died thou u-had-been-
damned Barebone, but there Is no
proof.
@. What is the value of the actual
amount OF silver in silver dollar?
r. OR.
A. The silver in the silver dollar
is worth approximately n cents.
@. Which is the Oldest kingdom In
Europe?-C. L. w.
A. Denmark, small country
about half the size of the State Of
Maine, is the oldest kingdom in Eu-
rope.
@. In figuring the economic loss
occasioned by a strike, what is con-
sidered to be the average loss per
day per MANN. N. s.
A. The total economic loss has
been estimated at $51 a man-day.
@. Where is the official residence
of the Archbishop Of Canterbury p
D. w. E.
A. Lambeth Palace. in London, on
the south bank of the Thames, has
been the principal residence OF the
Archbishop Of Canterbury for hum
dreds of years The Oldest part Of
the building dates back to the 18th
centucy;; the house itself is early
18th century.
@. May colorless nail polish be
used to protect costume Jewelry
from tarnish?-B K D. ~
A. Yes. The application Of color
less lacquer such as that present in
nail polish will not inJt1re gold
plated surfaces. 80
@. Do birthmarks occur more
often on the face than on the body?
-G. C. H.
A. More than rs per cent Of the
more common types OF birthmarks
occur on the head.
q. What gold mine produces the
most gofd?-H. G.
A. The Bureau of Mines says that
the Witwatersrand property OF
Crown Mines, Ltd, has been the
worlds leading gold producer for q
number of years.
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that the SUI
preme G GU r t
should be free,
during its CON-
sideration of the
case pending be-
fore 1t, from
public pressure
superinduced by
the hysteria and
frenzy Of an
economic crisis. /"
Many thought
full citizens had
already come to
apprehend en-
even more fate
Evening star., 1946-12-11

bly, sure, the FRANK ~. Aen.
new Congress unquestionably will
enact legislation that will make any
such attempt impossible In the
future.
Il Discontinue Shared.
When this session is over, the
President will have more power, the
labor bosses less and the people as
q whole far greater protection.
Considering these things, it Is inn
possible to regard the strike SIS an
unmixed disaster. A high price has
been paid, but the national gain
makes 1t more than worth 1t.
This is the major result. but the
minor ones are not unimportant.
There is the fact that the discom-
fiture of Mr.. Lewis is in measure
shared by the other labor bosses
Philip Murray of the CIO, A. l..
whitney Of the Railroad Brother
hoods and William Green OF the
AFL. For even those who hated
him personally associated them
selves with Mr.. Lewis strike against
the Government, gave him all the
support they could, put themselves
exactly in his position.
. They denounced the administra-
tion and the court, upheld the Lewis
strike knowing full well what it
would mean II it succeeded. Mr.
Murray, in particular, behaved like
o low-grade, soapbox demagogue,
cl1aracterizing the Presidents fight
as "a deliberate and monstrous
movement to cripple, if not destroy
the labor movement in the courl~
try" and referring to the courts
verdict as the first "vengeful' step to
take away the social and economic
gains of the past decade" This was
just sample.
Labor First Attitude.
There was great deal more along
the same lines-certainly, plenty to
make it clear to the country that
the other labor bosses, like Mr..
Lewis, put their union demands
ahead of the welfare of the Nation.
are without respect for constituted
authority, willing to destroy the
power and dignity Of the Govern
fnent, which would mean economic
chaos and the destruction of our
system. 'si'si''''.S
In retrospect, too, 1t does seem
that thosa critics, other than the
labor bosses and the Communist
organization, of the Presidents
policy in this fight would feel rather
silly. Particularly, one would think
that Robert r. ). Wason. outgoing
head of the National Association. Of
Manufacturers, would feel like max
Ing public apology for his COM
ment that "the President lets the
public freeze while his CUTS CULVER"
That is not the sort of remark call
eulated to make members OF the
n. A. M. proud Of their head-quite
the reverse. 1t was as inaccurate
o. 1t was coarse.
Adequate, Effective Action
Almost without exception 1t Is
now agreed that Mr.. Truman's
policy was adequate and effective;
that he took full responsibility from
the start; was adamant in his de-
termination not to compromise with
Mr.. Lewis; rejected every sugges-
rtion for negotiations after he had
inaugurated the court proceedings;
,courageously, and with no thought
OF the political effects on himself,
refused to be diverted by denuncia-
Hen or threats.
Even the consistently hostile liter
ary liberals grudgingly give Kim
praise and concede that his stature
in the country has been increased
though they do try to detract by
giving more credit to his advisers
Than to him, which does not seem
very generous.
e The one exception to this is a
-.
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CneSG tIldI you
couldn't explain.
T h a + h a p
pened to me this
morning, and I
was miserable
until I. figured
out what was
bothering m e
so. The feeling
persisted until
I picked up the
paper and saw
Stalin's n a m e,
and then !
knew what had
been worrying
ra II uraS the
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McLen1ore
StuIin's Condition
Has Him Worried
By Henry McLemors

DAYToNA BEACH, Fla.--Did
you ever wake up In the morning
feeling unaccountably depressed? ?
You know, a sort Of lump In your
Evening star., 1946-12-11

VINO TOR personal
or political rea-
sons, chooses to
appease rather
than fight. The
defeat Of Mr.,
i . " Is, t h c
strongest, bold
est, m ost re-
sourceful Of
them all, makes
1t sure no other
lbor boss will
try to do what
he tried and
failed. But, te
make that dou.
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Frank r. Ksnt
The Great Game Of Politics
Coal Strike Proves No Labor Boss 4
Can DEFY Law, Government and Courts

Reviewing strike and its sudden collapse with the
surrender OF John Lewis number of important things seems
clear Certainly that the cost good
thing strike happened For has been proved that no
combination of bosses is big enough TO defy the law
The Government and the courts.
It that with the great advantages
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/ Harold q. Ickes
Man to Man
Lewis Decision Should Be Received
With Both Appreciation and Relief

The L Lewis adopted last Saturday was
him. He is proud who Is accustomed 10
driving plough through the end Of the urrow His decision
ought to people with both relief and appreciation
Of what it meant the United Mine Workers
his Lewis indicated that he was fully
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Answers to
Questions

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Star information Bureau, 316 ] street
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-10-14
JUSTIFY MERCY
KILLINGS

Mercy killings, with
proper safeguards, should
not be regarded as contrary
10 the teachings OF Christ or
the principles Of Christian
Tty, declare fiifft1y-feur prom
inent Protestant elergymen
in New York, in signing a
statement approving volun-
tary euthanasia under care
full safeguards.
The statement calls atten-
ton To the proposal to legal
ize the painless death for
persons desiring it. who are
suffering from incurable, IA
tai and painful disease. il is
being advocated by the En-
thanasian Society Of Amer
lea and is being advocated
and condemned upon ethi-
cal, ] { e d and m e die a /
grounds.
There is much to be said
in faxor of the merciful kill
ing of individuals doomed
10 death by ineurable and
painful diseases, but there is
also great Importance in the
condition attached, under
careful safeguards. " Tlns,
we presume, will prevent
the premature dispatch of
unwanted persons by throw
ing precautions around the
Legislation of euthanasla.
Human beings. will na-
turaHy differ IN their aftl-
tnde toward the process TO
hasten death and many will
assert, upon the basis of re-
ligious convictions. that each
mercy killing violates the
will of God.