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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
Britons Accept Zone Unity
Lows To Blame .Worren
 Renegotiotion
 Of Wor Facts
 Was Costly

Washington, July 29 - (UP) = Comptroller General Lindsay C. Warren told Senate war profits in- Vestlgators today that untold bil- lions were given away" by, the Government during renegotiation of war contracts.
 IeStlfylng at the Senate War h. Vestlgating Committees inquiry in- to the Carson munitions combine Warren said his General Account ing Office was so restricted in scru- tlnizlng war contract matters that we may not question a favored firm, an extravagant price, nor a spacious undertaking
 It is all very well to talk about the billions collected in renegotia- tion," he continued, but what I would like to know Is how many billions were given away in contract renegotiation.
 Laws Were Lax
 Committee Counsel George Mead CT asked Warren: Do you mean they gave back the same billions they recovered in renegotiation?"
 Ihat-and more, D Warren re- piled.
 Warren said the laxity of govern- ment renegotiation laws, coupled With an apparent moral degenera- tlon" in their administration, seem- ed to have encouraged "everybody and his brother to try to get the government during the lush war years.
 Referring to high Army officers who attended expense-paid parties put on. by the Carson combine. Warren said
 With sope high officials of the government, the acceptance of en- tertainment, including cocktail par ties, hotel bills, and even travel from the contractor, while at the same time drawing travel expenses and per deim from the government. was the rule rather than the excep- ton.
 Asks For Halt
 He said this practice reached such a point in the Maritime Commis- sion that he personally asked. Ma rltlme Chairman Admiral Emory s. Land to stop 1t.
 The peppery comptroller general, a former member of Congress, eX- pressed little surprise at the com mittee's revelations of the activities of high ranking officers and Rep. Andrew J. May, (D.-KvD, in con- nectlon with the Carson enter prises.
 Lavish parties such as the Jan. 3, l944, wedding party for Murray w. GarSson's daughter Natalie, at the Hotel Pierre in New York which was attended by some government offi- cials were the rule rather than the exception"
 Warren was summoned before the Senate committee after members asked his office to undertake full scale inquiry into the Carson mu- nitions empire and the S78,OOO0O0 worth of government war contracts handled by the syndicate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29

The Americans were said to have suffered more casualties than the Communists.
 The Communist attack was re- garded as of major political signifi- canoe in view of the high tension now prevailing in North China.
 Confirmation Lacking
 Official confirmation of the battle could not be obtained tonight be- cause only military priority tele- phone calls were being accepted from Peiping to Tientsin.
 However, there were some indi- cations the battle might still be h progress. --
 Chinese Nationalist troops were rushing to the scene of the attack.
 The Chinese Communists were said to have ambushed the train from strategic positions on both sides of the railroad track.
 Chinese Nationalist quarters said the Marines were riding in several coaches in regular passenger u oAAl W1lCll IL was lldlUGQ Dy a VOL ley of shots which wounded both Marines and Chinese passengers.
 Marines Defend Train
 The Marines were then said to have returned the fire and under taken the defense of the train. The size of the attacking force was described as surprisingly large to have infiltrated to the main rail line
 It was the first report Of any large-scale clash between U. s. Ma rines and Chinese Communists. However, 1t was pointed out that the Communists might not have been aware of the presence of the Marines on the train when they opened fire.
 b It was the first serious attack on the Tientsin-Peiping rail line since the signing of the truce between Nationahsts and Communists in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
PoctUrged By DeGouIIe

Bar-Le-Duc, France, July 29- (UP)-An "old world" alliance be- tween Britain and France was urg- ed today by Gen. Charles De Gaulle to balance the unfolding" power of Russia and the United States.
 Only America and the Soviet Union now hold eminent posi- tions in world affairs, De Gaulle said, and both seem tempted to- ward a course of expansion which in the long run is really the un- folding of power"
 In his first foreign affairs speech since his retirement from the French presidency in February, De- Gaulle said yesterday that an equilibrium between the two new world" powers must be established by nations lying along the North Sea, the Mediterranean and the Rhine.
 An understanding between Britain and France, he declared, is the first requisite of such an agreement, despite their longstanding differ ences over the fate of Germany
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
Heirens Case Neors Climax

Chicago, July 29-UP)-Defense and states attorneys drew up the final strategy today to put William Heirens behind bars for the rest of his life.
 Defense counsel will meet today with States Attorney William J.. Touhy to discuss the procedure for the youths arraignment tomorrow and for his detailed, written con- fession of three of Chicago's most brutal slayings.
 Taking of Heiren's confession of the murders of Suzanne Degnan ex- WAVE. Francis Brown and Mrs Josephine Ross is expected to begin shortly after noon tomorrow and probably will last five or six hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29

Strongly protest depriving Italy of Tenda, Briga, Venezia- -Giulla and her African colonies"
 The movement to have United States speak for Italy at the con- ference and have her treated as an ally rather than as an enemy is na- tion1ide, It is something part from the determined campaign being Wased by members Of the Italian American War Veterans. The objec- tive, however, is the same. It is the belief of the petitioners that Italy has won the right to resume her place in the family of nations and deserves to be treated justly and with honor and dignity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
Send Out Messages
 City Halo-Amercans Plead for Italy Rights

More than two score of Italian American societies in Waterbury to- day Joined the nationwide move ment to have United States act as friend and intercessor for Italy as the International peace conference opening in France.
 Signed by presidents or secretaries or the local group, whose combined membership exceeds 35 900, the mes sage sent to President Truman and 70 n ticut's representatives in Congress reads as follows:
 We Americans of Italian eXtrac- ton of Waterbury fully support plea being made to you in behalf of Italy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
New Ambassador
 To China III

Ranking, July 29-CUP)-Dr. John Leighton Stuart, new U. s. Ambas- sador to China, was reported ser- iously ill at Ruling today and wal being treated by Generalissim< Chians kai-Snsk's perIAnal physs- clan, according to the official Chin csc Central News Agency.
 Stuart, who is 70 years old, had made the arduous trip to China's Summer capital to take part in talks between Chiang and Gen. George c. Marshall, president Triman's spe- ~. HAaas envoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
'PrinciipIe OfProp posol Agreed On
 PIon Will Cut
 OeeupotionoI
 Costs in Germany

Washington, July 29-GUP)-The State Department announced today that the British government has &C., cepted "in principle" the American offer to join the British and Amer ican occupation zones in Germany as single economic unit.
 The proposal was advanced by Secretary of State James F. Byrnes at the close Of the last Big I" for eign ministers meeting in Paris. He suggested then that France and Russia, as well as Britain, agree to treat Germany as an economic unit.
 Britain became the first to accept the proposal.
 To Cut Costs
 The blending of the American and British zones was expected to make possible 8 Sizeable cut in the Ger man occupation costs for both countries.
 The occupation of the U. $. Zone in Germany has been costing Amer ican taxpayers at a rate of s200.OO0,- 900 annually, while Britain's occu- patton bill has been running slightly higher.
 The Anglo American action will De the first tangible step forward ending the Watertight compart- mentation" of Germany's economic system. This has been the result of separate Big 4 operations there in spite of the Potsdam Agreement to treat Germany as one unit econo- mically.
 The State Department said only that Britain had agreed in prin- ciple and that negotiations had be- gun in Berlin to enforce the agree ment.
 Door Open To Others
 At the same time, the department left the door open for French and Russian corporation on the pro- posal. The department hopes that the other occupying powers will find It possible to give an equally favor able response to Secretary Byrnes' offer it said.
 Under the agreement, the British are expected to furnish the United States with finished and semi-fi- nlshed products from their heavily lndustrialized zone, while the United States will give them raw materials rom its generally agricultural zone In southern Germany.
 A State Department spokesman said he did not know whether the united States would trade food to the British for their industrial prod ucts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
Reds Optimistic

Moscow, July 29 (UP) - 4 Tass agency dispatch from Paris today predicted a successful peace conference. It said the ground had been prepared well. Complete suc- cess depends upon solution of out standing questions. t sA1ai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
May Labels Link As Smear
 Kentucky SoIon
 Claims Attempts
 Of Crucifixion

Washington, July 29-(UP)-Rep, Andrew J. May, D-Ky9, has charged that testimony linking him with the Carson munitions con- bine is part of a smear campaign being directed by Sen James H. Mead, (D.-N. Y), for political pur- poses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
Archbishop Named

Vatican City, July 29 (UP) - Monsignor Joseph E. Ritter, who has been archbishop of Indianapolis Ind, has been appointed archbishop of St. Louis by Pope Plus XII. 1t was announced officially today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
SKULL FRACTURED

Stamford, July 29 - (UP) - Funeral services will be held tomor- row for Mrs. Kathryn Wells Downs, 32, Stamford, who died of frac- tured skull received In . fall down flight of stairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
to15 Dead In nFerry Boot, Barge Crash
About 10 Others Remoin Missing In Mississippi

Charlottesville, Mo, July & tUP)-Between T and Is passengers were presumed dead today and about 10 others were still missing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
ScoviIIC Co.,, Patent Button Are Named
 us. Says Lease
 Of Machinery
 Has Been Refused

The Scovill Manufacturing Company and the Patent But ton Company, both of Water- bury, have been named de- fendants in antitrust suits brought by the U. s. Justice Department regarding al. legged monopolies in the but ton fastening business. A third suit was instituted against the Universal Button Fastening & Button Company of Detroit, Mich.
 The suits were filed at the Hartford F e d e ral District Court and the Federal Court in Detroit.
 Button Substitutes
 The suits, according to the United Press, accuse the companies of at- tempting to monopolize production of devices which to :an increasing degree are supplanting the old fashioned button. These devices, the Justice Department claims, include rlVets, burrs, snap fasteners and others.
 David Hart, president of the Pa- tent Button Company, when in- formed by The Democrat of bhe move. said 1t is news to me"
 Mir Hart larliyal -1 statement until I have further knowledge of the natter
 David Moreland, public relations director of the Scovil Co.,, said to- day that top officials could not be | contacted at press time but he was Of the belief that the information was news to them" and possibly a statement would be forthcoming later.
 Refuse Machine Leases
 U. s. Attorney Tom c. Clark said each defendant was charged with refusing to lease machinery used to attach the fasteners of clothing and fabrics unless the purchasers agreed to buy all their fasteners from the particular defendant. Clark said about $500 fastening machiners are held under lease by the defendants.
 In it's suit the Government is asking cancellation of the allegedly illegal agreement and that the de- fendants be enjoyed from enforcing any patents used to carry out the allegedly illegal leases and agree mentS.
 The Patent Button Company is one of the oldest and largest but ton and fastener manufacturers in the country and has been a pioneer in the trade. The Scovill Mfg. Com pany has also developed the field to a great extent during the years prior to the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
MAINE CENTRAL LOSES

Portland, Me-, July 29-(UP)- The Maine Central Railroad today reported a deficit of $45,4S for June contrasted with a net income of S44, ,816 for June 1945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29

New York, July 29-(UP)-POice rushed to the British Consulate (25 Broadway today after tee phone call received reporting bomb set to off 25 minutes. The phone call received shortly after occurred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
Bulletins


Vernon. Tex. July 29-UP)-Three persons were killed today and at least 40 njured-eight perhaps fatally when eastbound Continental Traiways bus plunged through bridge railing and fell 20 feet into the almost dry Pease River three miles west of Vernon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29

Boston, July 29-tUP)-Lt. Thomas Farrel, 70 of Somerye, handsome Air Force hero was sentenced to three to five in State today for branding his initials with lighted cgarets the body and legs of 1S yearod Helen Stavrou, former HOlyoke stenographer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29
Chinese Reds Wound Marines In Attack on Peiping Train

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-29

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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-02
Who Is A Soldier, And Who Isn't?
Army Is Seeking To End Confusion

Atlanta. Ga. Oct. 1.-The Nmcri-
can Army belongs 10 the America
people and the people are entitled
Ia know whether or not man wear
ing uniform is Il soldier or Il pr
vatc citizen wearing Parts of u
uniform he has obtained from
sources other than The Army. Licu-
tenant General O. w. GrisWoid COM
mandinr general. Seventh Army.
said today.
In commenting on the TN torn
situation. General GriSwcld said:
1T is Il compliment - American
industrial mobilization for so much
Army equipment and clothing 10
DC used for work and sport use. but
il is confusing IN the public. have
instructed my commanders to ca-
force uniform regulations so that the
public will not confuse soldiers with
other persons wearing rarts of uni
forms"
Uniform regulations issued 70 all
military units in the Third Army area
prohibit the wearing of incomplete
uniforms. mixed summer and win
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-02
insurance
Going Up
BY LYNN NISRET

''IcISh. oct insurance Com
missioner William il. Hodges ho,
this wee: announced substantial mn
ping OF premiums for automobile
properly damage insurance. with
warming that personal injury poll
c:cS may SDon carry higher rates.
and also . SGiall Increase in WORK
mems compensation insurance rates.
"n!!" no Immediate changes i'm
'lic INSURANCE rates are III prospect
most properly owners are incrraS-
InS tovsEdTc 10 meet rising yalues
ard 30 have larger premiums to
2aj'. Warming ha; also been given
that t"tA rates ana Covcragc amounts
On THEFT insurance may he necessary
10 nee. rising costs.
The WOrkmen'S compensation IN
$Irancc is Carried by employers and
Is TO s'mc degree comparable To UNI
employment compensation in that the
premiums arc not paid directly by
the HCntii"iari"E q! the policies
Thee i no way To figure il. now
ever. 80 the worker or beneficiary
docs not in last analysis pay the bills
for insurance premiums.
These rising insurance costs are
oticn not taken into account by sta
'is;irians "Eo pUrlo q io snow hoy
much living COST havc risen durinc
tho ga: rcw ycH~s. b,l, they have
= vityl relationship - such increases.
THO advisory budget commission
nov cng1@0d IN tho process Of work
IN, oHt revenue an! appropriations
recommendations Tor the next gen.
Cral assembly mas manifested keen
interest in how the new method of
taxing insurance companies is hold
ing up - compared with former
methods IN producing state revenue.
Indications are there is little differ
cncc in net yields. However. the in
suranCc co!c WAS completely rcwrii-
Zen two years ago and may be in
for material amendments during the
next Legislature.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-02
Plane Is Ready
TO Help Search
For Lost Airmcn

ChcnCtG. China. Oct. 2.-aP,-A
search plane was made ready 10 team
up today witt L. s. soldiers slogging
painfully across mountainous west
China seeking lony-lCSt airncn be-
lievei cnsllrCi y wild Lplp tribes
mon.
The plane will fly from Shanghai
- Sichang. southwest OF here. adj
vance hasc from which The ground
party SGT out last week. The plane.
l.tac.1cd TO the American Grave
Registration Service. will attempt
10 learn if a plane downcd in Lolo
land in 1914 WIS American
Tho search plane party sill &c pre-
Jared 10 negotiate on Inc spot If
drNnCd Ar ""ICarS ere found among
tho lIlc&. Whr arc expected to de-
rand fool 'rr ransom. \ rescue
plan" also VII be- held ready at
Shanghai.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-02
Hull,Cruvely
iii, Makes
Unity Pleu
Former Secretary
Has Rcstful Night;
Ccndiiicn The Same

Washington. Oct. 2.-tip (:r:lv"'..
II. toUCtl Hull colmgclcd the biz
i've D"wcrS ON his 18th birthday to-
day that they must replace danger
Gus difference with mutual confid
nee q: face ''incalculablc disaster"
ii!c fr"Ii. former Secretary Of
li'e Iii"r-.t i!::, .tGViCr ,,,I ~ H..
.i il, " - lJr..,'.:l..I ai.ur.,lc for
m IN heath + I,r:;" q i...a. c,,l,..
- u II world peace.
tiull suffered stroke Monday n
The U. 3. naval ..oSpital where he
mas been resting from the task OF
Compiling his experiences III public
lie WORK he hopes vii! moi only
;hec light on the past but furnish
lessons for the future.
Condition Unc':angcd.
Former Secretary Hulrs condition
Naj described as essentially I'M
hanged today. At 0 4. m. Il Navy
department. bulletin on the retired
cabinet member. i'll at Bethesda
laval hospital, said:
Mr.. Hull rested very well during
he latter part of the night His con-
aitiCn is essentially unchanged"
Hull, for - years President
Roosevclts Secretary of State, has
been described as seriously i'll. An
original member of the Roosevelt
cabinet, the secretary resigned i'm
November 1914 because of i'll health.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-02
Science Report
On Atom Energy
Is Before l. y.

Lake Success. n. Y. Oct. 2.-t4)
The United Nations Atomic En-
ergy Commission today plunged back
into the task of setting up world
contro! If tho atomic bomb.
Tho commissions number two
committee was called into session to
receive the much discussed report
Of a group Of into: national scientists
who found that technically. atomic
energy can be controlled for peace
full purposes and pat tho issue of
constructive use up To tho world ;
politicians.
This report finally emerged from
the scientific committee last week
after IL long sessions and three
week wait before the Soviet dCic-
gate obtained approval from Mos
COW. Delegates generally looked 10
the United States or Russia. which
still stand far apart on the question
OF control methods and inspection.
To make the opening move after the
report is heard.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-02
Army Tells
DraftPlans

Washington. oct. >. - tI, - The
army took the wraps off lis revised
plan for universal military training
today as Secretary OF War Pattcr-
son asked tho American Legion at
San Francisc" FOR active backing.
Tn" proposal bore cu.y the War
Departments official approval bur
about three Of cvC.y ten men train
cd would be !or the navy. Hence
officials OF the sea arm forecast navy
support for the measure before Con-
grcSS. Tho legion earlier this year
sponsored a plan similar in outline.
Principe PROVISIONS include:
Those affected: At The outset.
every male citizen between II and
10, would be required 10 register.
Thereafter youths would register
upon reaching l.. Training would
start ms they reached their 18Th
birthdays OF upon graduation from
secondary schools, but i'm either case
before the agC Of %
Numbers: About 100000 fit mon
estimated 10 be available annually
Of whom 10000 would he trained
for the army ground and air forces
and the rest for the nav.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-02

The doomed militarists were re-
Ported making i special request for
firing squad which they consider
ed more honorable death for a
soldier.
A LAYER FOR Fritz Sauckcl. con-
dcnned LABOR leader, attached to his
application for communication hun
ircd5 of letters from Germans. 9th
cr atatorncys said they were obtain
ing similar documents 10 bolster
their appeals.
-Four delegates -- representing the
United States. Russia. France and
Britain. and appointed by the Allied
Control Council in Berlin 10 work
mt dcialls o. Tho CycCutiOn--mCt in
secret in the deserted court room
whcr cf'r 10 months Nazidum's fig
UrCS were tried.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-02
Meut Crisis
Riddle Still
Is Unsolved
Ready Solution
II Top Problem
Is Not In View

W.. h.n ton. Get. > ,at-rhc adj
MN 81 4 :. va. rCpnrtcd casting
ab"iti today to- sem" mean; Of cas-
IN; ~" ""'t s'I"'.n.". bu, N ready
S"''''tn a;p"a ri ~ .i"ht.
All ~ ,p policy making off,
ci;tiS i'id rp .t.:.. tlcv ihutiqh
there "a N'ii" cil,ncr tn govern
mcni would takc eth. ui two .;ru.
"h'cr y ;r:c.;ll!.c Department ;una.
au'ho'i''@& dC.c.ioc a t.. univ M
parent 'ncs 10: 'nc 'casin" supplies.
Thc%c arc:
II as!nS Of controls and rajs;uc
prices i'll UrGSr L. ,ucourarc mar
kc'lh. Il Cattle ami hogs. ~
: Hovcinm~nt ralujSi,ion.n. OF
meat ;nimalS fvCn arm.
Seizure a Possibility.
a Third possible stop VS. suggest
CT ca lie" this week b. Secretary
OF Agriculture Clinton Anderson. He
SAID IN" government might find il
necessary TO seize livestock arrivin4
at markets.
Experts said this nigh, lead 70
better distribution of available meal
put would not increase total sup
plies.
statistical evidence of the short
age came in an Agriculture Depart
ment report tina, fcdcrally inspect
ed SlaughtcrcrS produced 80 million
pounds of meat last week. This was
only q per cent Of the 292 900 900
listed for the comparable week of
last year.
White House attention 10 the pro-
blcm was indicated by Rep. Spence
CD of Kentucky. IIc SAID that me
gathered the impression the GOV
ernmcnt might take some remedial
action"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-02
Goering Asserts
/. S. Must Hold
Atom Bomb Secret

London, Oct. 2.-iPJ--Thc Eve
ming Standard said today Herman
Goering believes possession of the
atom bomb decides the future OF
the world,' and eff the United States
does not hold its lead in this field
it will mean the extinction of the
world"
The number two Nazi and head
of the former luftwaffC who was
one of ~ German leaders sentenced
to death for war crimes. also DC
licveS Prime Minister Stain was the
most outstanding Of Allied war lead
erS, including Prime MiniStC
Churchill and President Roosevelt. il
said.
Goc"incS' views. Tho Standard re
ported, were expressed in a Uucs-
lion and answer interview given
in the condemned mans coll where
EC sits waiting for death"
The newspaper accGlmt continued:
Asked where he thought he stood
in the opinion OF the German peg
pic today, and where he would stand
20 years hence. GOcring replied:
nj present there is no such thing
as a German people and therefore
there can not exist an opinion of
the German people presume sem
will curse me. as there no pCSsibiI-
ity for objective opinion. Fifty
years hence. if a German people still
exist then. il will judGc nc and my
CndCaTOrS fairly"