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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Dire Political Threats By 1homas Stokes

however, is the real danger for Mr. Truman. It may turn out that whoever suggested he go to Congress with specific bill of particulars after he had spoken out effectively the night before, gave him the worst possible advice for his political future
 There is some loose talk just now about another candidate for labor for the 1948 Democratic nom- nation That is not practical. Not in this century has political party refused to renominate Pres pilot, and it is similarly confession of weakness for pilot to drop himself. Labor might, of course have considerable influence in naming Vice-Pres- idential candidate, as political pay-off.
 Nor does third party talk seem realistic.
 The real danger for Harry Truman lies in the fact that he can only get reelected with large sup port from labor ana the independent progressive vote which provided the Margin in New Deal years Any cut in that will be costly.
 This raises the question where else might the labor and progressive vote go It has been said that the two railroad organizations which took the heat from MT. Truman would vote for any Republican in 1948 There is, of course, substantial normal Republican vote in those organizations anyhow
 The real test will come in the numerous mass labor organizations, chiefly centered in the CLOr which have become effective politically in the metro politan centers in the East and Midwest and have supplied Democratic victory in recent years know ledge of their political objectives foretes that they can't be led easily into Q Republican Party. They might, of course, lie down on te job stage poitica sitdown strike
 To hold them the President is expected to vet the Case Bill with its permanent restrictions on labor Democratic political strategists expect the drastic emergency measure to be toned down in Congress and hope that t will he forgotten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01

In the OutburstS O1 temper among professional labor leaders over President Trumans emergency drafted" labor bill, all sorts of dire political threats have come from his labor allies.
 On the other hand, first-blush reaction in some ex1lberant quarters was that Mr. Truman had re- elected himself by his bold stand-just as Calvin Coolidge they say, whopped into the Republican Vice-Presidental nomination at Chicago in 1920 by his handling of the Boston police strike.
 It is politely suggested that in the excitement of the moment there slight exaggeration. This applies equally to the theory that the Presi dent has lost labors love completely and the theory that the general public has been stirred to the point where two and a half years from now 1t will rise up behind Harry Truman and sweep him into the White House again.
 Take the second situation first, for there's less basis for it.
 That great mass known as '"The Public" which usually means middle class, was getting tired of strikes and appalled, by the threat of almost com plete national paralysis. They wanted someone to stand up on their behalf and tell few people where to head in: The President did that
 But while "The Public" feels better now and relieved because the President said the things they were saying this Public is divided into Republicans as well as Democrats. On election day Republicans likely to keep on voting Republican, for tra- ditional and ether reasons however kindly they may feel now toward Harry Truman. Furthermore. Republican leaders in Congress already are finding fault with the Presdent-clamor as they did for strong action"-and they will give guidance" to Republican voters from here out. @
 Any encouragement for the President just now from The Public" is offset in cold calculation by the bombardment from labor, though it's final re- suit can not be forecast accurately now Therein,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Noted Bond Leader at Compounce
 Vaughn MOnFOe 10
 Top Sunday NIght's
 Program

Vaughn Monroe, who brings his great band to Lake Compounce Sunday night, has slxy-rocketed to the top faster than any other ba- toneer in recent years. Organized less than four years ago, Monroe's Victor records have made every best selling list from Maine to Los An- geles.
 Born in Akron, Ohio, Vaughn was rooting a trumpet in public school band at the age of eleven. He attended Carnegie Tech Uni- versity and upon graduation in 1883, landed job on trumpet with Austin Wiley's band, being featured simultaneously as the bands vocal- iSt.
 Lake Compcunce Is now on a daily schedule of operation with the picnic season starting in full swing June 1. A great many schools and graduating classes have been booked for this month as well as several large dinner parties. Tn addition to the name bands on Sunday, weekly features include fireworks every Thursday, dancing Wednes- day to Johnny Solek and his or- chestra, and Saturday to the Russ Schurer band featuring Jimmy Sul- livan and Shirey Lee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
.Anti-Fomine Drive Aided ByProgrom
 Amateur Night
 ProgFamed by
 SIocum P.T.A.

About 450 cans of meat, vege- tables, milk and baby food were donated for the anti-famine drive by 200 persons who attended the Amateur Night program of the Slocum Parent Teachers Associa- ton Wednesday night at the War ner Gardens Community House, it was announced by the arrangements committee today.
 Thomas Colella directed the show and was piano accompanist. Jo- seph Malanga rendered violin selec- tions.
 Members of Girl Scout Troop 85 which is sponsored by the P.T.A. participated. Others taking part in the performance included Charles and Roy Gould, Francis McHale, Ann Pagana, Carlos Cantamessa Anthony DeMaria, Bridget DAn- drea, Dorothy Lalus, John Federico Donald Vassallo, Joseph Mancini Franklin Vassallo, Thomas Cololla Jr., Carol Peregren, Theresa De Laurentis, Bella May Rosenbesk Robert Colella, and the Harmony Queens.
 The entertainment committee was composed of Mrs. Benjamin Gold man, Mrs. Herman Belsky, Mrs Mary Santa Maria, Mrs. Vincent Cantamessa, Mrs. Carrie Craig, Mrs William Clapp, Mrs. Don Vassallo Mo. Josephine Mum, and Mrs Ralph Rinaldi.
 Money donated during the even. ing will be used to buy additional canned food for the drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
SchwoIsky Reinstoted Gen. Bradley
 To Make Final
 Decision In Case

Final adjudication of the case of Myer Schwolsky who was suspend ed as head of the Hartford regional office of the Veterans Administra- ton on May 10 will be made by Gen. Omar Bradley, head of the VA in Washington. The suspension charges filed by 0. H. Nance, dep- uty administrator for New Eng land, were lifted Wednesday in Boston after 8 hearing by a flve-man Civil Service Board.
 Schwolsky was restored to the VA payroll Wednesday. He Is now on leave pending final judgement. It was reported that the action has no bearing on the case or the valid- ity of the charges.
 The nature\of the charges against Schwolsky were never revealed by the Boston branch of the VA. They were brought about through "aI investigation of conditions in thA Hartford Regional Office accord ing to a statement released in Boa ton.
 William L. McCabe, director of finance service for the New Eng land Branch Area of the VA, re- placed Schwolsky when he was suspended. He reported that he took over under strict orders of secrecy" My orders are to man. age this office until am relieved" " stated McCabe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Many Critics, Few Solutions

What difference day makes as the radio crooners ere excaiing not long ago. The applause with which congress greeted President Trumans plea for strike eg on had scarcely died when chorus of strange political edfelows raised their voices against Mr. Truman Pro bor Democrats and conservative Republicans joined V some of the vocal leaders of organized labor
 Mr. Truman was called ham actor and political acci ent He was accused of treason and of committing desp able act But did these gentlemen suggest that President had provocaton for his drastic proposals hough the settlement of parayzing rail strike was not "A ours old.
 After all the tasteess namecallng was over what did senators and labor leaders have to offer in situation ssentialy unchanged? The senators bused themselves h sraeges which would delay any action whatsoever IT, Trumans requests The labor leaders threatened ven the President and his supporters and indicated they would defend to the end the legal right of Messrs ews Whitney Johnston Curran Bridges and anyone else rong enough to tie up the nations lie any time they Rw fit.
 The chief objection was to Mr. Trumans proposal that orers be drafted the armed forces if they refuse to ork in governmentoperated industry whose stoppage ould affect entire economy.
 Granted that this is undemocratic, unconstitu ona involuntary servtude" So would be the govern ents use of private ndustrys facilities without ensaton with net profits of the operation going to the fed ra Treasury. So too wants to be technical is the rafting of unwilling citizen to soldier "A hours day verseas at the risk of his life and salary of $60 month";
 But the fact resns that the citizens of the United ates were confronted in the railroad strike with potential ardshps far than which resulted from enemy ion in the late The authority of their government las successfully challenged by handful of men. The resident of the United States accepted that challenge and
 d to protect the interests safety and health of the many ganst the few whose demands while perhaps just were Eessed by ruthless dangerous
 If these were totalitarian measures, have arged what the lawmakers and the labor leaders g to do about it There things which they can which the President and most of the rest of will well bme
 The lawmakers go ahead and enact just and nabe law to make unions responsible in collective bargain bg, as employers under the Wagner Act Labor puntariy pledge six month moratorium strikes which oud let industrial recovery get under way and make unnecessary the temporary emergency expedents which IT. Truman proposed.
 Until both of these things is done the threat of onoc paralysis continues matter how many current res may be settled And all the accusations of treason atarianism and ham acting won't change the situation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Grotto Calls Circus Here
 Big Top To Open
 June 2A In Stadium

The circus will come to town June 24l The Zindah 0rotto has en- gagged the Hamid G Morton circus performers for the entire week, to raise funds for the Keep Elm Smoking Fund" and other 0rotto charities.
 The Municipal Stadium on Wa tertown Avenue will be the scene for the event. Matinee perform ances will be given at P. M., while the evening show, will start at g o'clock.
 Since the Big Top" show will not be presented in Waterbury this year, the Grotto hopes to compen- sate the city's youngsters" with the charity circus.
 More than l50 performers w1ll take part. Aerialists, contortionists, and clowns will participate in the IS planned acts. The regular aIli- nal acts also will be presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Trumon Names Military Aide For Promotion

Washington, June = CUP)-- President Truman today nominated his military aide, Brig Gen. Harry H. Vaughan, for promotion to major general in the Army of the United States.
 Vaughan, an old friend of the President and a native Missouria1l, holds the permanent rank of lieu tenant-colonel in the Field Artillery Reserve. He served in the same military brigade with the President in France in the First World War.
 He was 8 colonel assigned as liaison officer between the Truman War Investigating Committee and the War Department in the latter stages of the war, after serving during the first part of the Pacific War under Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur.
 Later he was military aide to MT Truman when the latter was vice. president and then came to the White House in the same role.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
% Cases Listed on Common Pleas Docket Judge John T. CuIlinan To Preside
 Here at Opening of Criminal Session
 Of Superior Court

Judge John T. Cullinan will pre- side at the June criminal term which will open in Common Pleas Court next Tuesday. Twenty-nine cases have been listed for disposi- ton, all of them appeals from City Court or nearby town courts. .
 Attorney William J. Larkin will serve as prosecutor.
 Among the cases scheduled, is that of Dr. Edmund Spicer, owner of Vast Main Street property, who was fined $S5 in City Court, on charges of breach of the peace and assault, resulting from complaint of tenant, Mrs. Pauline Siskind.
 Accused, charges against them. and names of private counsel, 1T any, are listed on the docket as fol- lows: George Wheeler, reckless driving, Attorney Morris L. Robin; Joseph Martone, violation of city ordnance, Attorney Irving D. John son: John DelNegro, operating a motor vehicle while under the in- fluence of liquor, Attorney Hugh McGill.
 Catherine Donavon, hfeach of the peace; Melvin Donavon, breach of the peace; Edmund Spicer, breach of the peace and assault, Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis; John Hanley, breach of the peace, Attorney John F. Tobin; Edward J. McManus, reckless driving; Clayton Gustaf- son, breach of the peace; Nick Sena, breach of the peace Fred H. Sals- ton, illegal practice of chiropody, Attorney Perry Graicerstein.
 Frank Stolh, evading responsibil- ity, Attorney Irving w. Pasternak; Algernon Scott, breach of the peace and intoxication, Attorney A. Henry Weisman; Joseph Blocker, breach of the peace, Attorney A. Henry Weisman; Edward Scanlon, breach of the peace, Attorney Joseph Ma win; Joseph Adamik, breach of the peace; Gaston Desautels, reckless driving, Attorney John F. Tobin.
 James G. Harris, reckless driving, Attorney M. G. Harrison; Guido Pietrozio, breach of the peace and intoxication, Attorney Ralph O.. Coppeto; Leighton Kendall, viola ton of rules of the road, Attorney James E. Russell; John Parker, keeping liquor with intent to sell without permit, Attorney A. Henry Weisman; Joseph Perotti, breach of the peace and assault, Att torney Ralph c. Coppeto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Waterbury Youth To Get Degree
 At Colby College

Calvin Kenworthy Hubbard of Waterbury is candidate for the bachelor of arts degree from Colby College in Waterville, Me-, at the 125th Commencement Day exercises on June IT.
 Hubbard is the son of MT. and Mrs. Louis R. Hubbard, l09 Plank Road, Waterbury, and is graduate of Crosby High School. He has done his major college work in Business Administration.
 Hubbard had completed three years of college when he was called into military service with the Army Air Force. A caputain, he returned to Colby following discharge. He Is member of the Delta Kappa Epsi- lon fraternity and served as pres ident during his senior year. He played on the hockey and baseball teams, and is member of the Colby Outing Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Dog Suffers Broken Leg

"Pal," playmate of South Elm Street youngsters, was confined to his home yesterday after he fractlir- ed his hind leg Thursday afternoon when he dashed into the street to pursuit of a ball.
 Attendants in the Out Patient Department of St. Mary's Hospital said an unidentified youngster about 1i-years-old, and two Of his friends, carried "Pal" into the hos- pital about 6:30 P. M. Thursday. They explained what had happened to their pet.
 One of the doctors on duty at the time took the serious matter in hand, applied splirts to the injured member and advised the youngsters to bring the dog in again Wednes- day for a checkup.
 So, until the leg heals, ''Pal" will not be seen in the neighborhood romping after baseballs, but the doctor assured the youngsters that the dog will be all right in no time at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Three Divorce Actions Filed

New divorce actions have been en- tered. on the Superior Court docket as follows:-
 Elizabeth Maloney Steiner of Wa terbury against Emil Steiner, also of this city; married May 10, 1884 in Thomaston; cruelty since July 10, 1894, and intemperance alleged; custody of three children, support, and alimony sought.
 Mary zeidler Olsen of Water town againsct Frank Olsen of Wa terbury; married Aug. 20, 1942 in Watertown; cruelty since marriage, and desertion on Nov. l, 1922 al- legged.
 Caroline Fellows Keller of Nauga- tuck against Otto Keller of Atlantic City; married July 24, 1929 in Nau- gatuck; desertion on March 19, 1o3e alleged; custody of child and sup port, asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
British Court
 Acquits High Gernnon Officer

Hamburg, June 1. (UP)-Lt. Gen. Karl M. von Behrens, who was charged with the execution of IA British commandos in Norway, was found innocent today in the first acquittal of a high-ranking Ger man officer by major war crimes tribunal
 It. Col. Warl Sparkoff had told the court that von Behrens had in- structed his troops to see that iIl- ternational laws of war were strictly" observed in carrying out Hitler'S order to shoot commandos
 Won Behrens was charged with murdering the IA British soldiers who tried to blow up the German heavy water plant at Rjukan ir South Norway in November, 1922.
 Five senior British officials, headed by Maj. Gen. M. A. Coxwell Rogers held that von Behrens was not re sponsible for the staying order is' sued by Hitler. his legal com mander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
The Inviolate Phrase

The iterate editorial writer of terate big city per had something of his recent pieces about de- and that strikers work for the people" This is only e latest blossom from collection of flor the people, O we the people, "of the people, etc., which for some 'ne has bloomed in amazing profusion.
 Apparently the whole crop has sprung from an awe truck respect for the Constitution which outweghs beet for the rules of grammar At least that ese writers lowing in the direction of the first three lords of the Constitutions preamble and not toward the sdio program of the same name)
 We'll we heartily applaud respect for the deathess docu lent upon which government is founded We approve determination to defend and uphold it, to protect it from prcious change to cling to it the unshakabe buwark kOtecting the rights of free
 But please in the of noble language, must we verence the Constitution to such extent that its pnouns become indeclinable and uninfectable?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Canada Communists Labeled 'Recruiters'

Montreal, June 1-(UP)-Freu Rose, Communist member of Par lament, and Sam Carr, former na- tional organizer of the Canadian Communist Party, were named in Kings Bench Court today as "re- cruiting agents" for a Soviet spy ring in Canada.
 Igor Gouzenko, secret code expert at the Russian Embassy and star witness for the crown at Roses trial, also testified that Capt. Cor don Lunan, now awaiting trial on espionage charges at Ottawa, wa head of the Canadian agents whc sought to get atomic research and other secrets for the Soviet. Li- nan, he said, was head of Com munist cell in the national research council"
 0ouzenko said that other agentl | of the ring included Edward w Mazerall, Prof. Israel Fzalperin and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
Merry-GO-ROun

WASHINGTON June 1-Obscured by the strike news, a vitally important battle is being waged back-stage in washington over control of German patents The battle illustrates how when Harry Truman knows his onions he always tries to follow through The issue involves whether German patents seized by the U. s. Government during the shall be opened to all companies, monopolized by one. Most important German company seized in this country is General Aniline and Film. It owns hun dreds of valuable patents of great benefit to all American industry
 When it was seized by Alien Property Custodian Leo Crowley Crowley placed the board of directors Victor w. Emanuel of Aviation Corporation, Stand ard Gas and Electric, and other big corporations also George Aen another Victor Emanuel messen- ger boy It so happened that Victor Emanuel was then paying Crowley salary of $600O0 year, even though Crowley was also acting as Alien Property Custodian
 It also happened that George Allen though right-hand adviser to Truman was being paid sev- eral salaries by Victor Emanuel director of Republic Steel Aviation Corporation, Vultee Air craft etc.,
 This nice neat little keep-it-in-th family ar- rangement has continued, though Leo Crowley is out of the Government Since then his stooge, James Markham, also close to Victor Emanuel has continued to let General Aniline and Film hog the NaN patents. Finally the Governments Cartel Committee held hearing to decide the fate of these patents. General Aniline and Film, no longer run by the NaNs but still determined to keep Nazi patents from American industry, hired Patent Attorney Will Davis to plead its case. But the committee ruled otherwise, decided all Americans contributed to win ming the war; therefore all American industry should have to enemy patents seized during the Only dissenting vote Leo Crowley stooge James Markham, who succeeded Crowley as Alien Property Custodian. Markham fought hard for his Victor Emanuel friends that later he even went the Cartel Committees head to the White House President Truman, however, turned deaf As head of the Truman Committee he had investi- gated Germanys patents and their monopolistic ties with ALCOA. and Standard Oil of New Jersey. He knew what harm these monopolies had done the American public in holding back synthetic rubber and magnesium.
 That happens to be something know all about" the President told his Alien Property Custodian. Those patents should be open to all companies"
 But despite the official command of the Presi- dent of the United States, Alien Property Boss Mark ham has not yet carried out orders. The German patents, at this writing still being hogged by Markham's Victor Emanuel friends on General An iine and Film
 Members of Congress have been very mum about it publicly, but privately they have been buzzing among themselves about the cotton speculations of three Senators at the time these Senators were demanding Chester Bowles remove controls against cotton trading.
 Last week, lunching with friends, House Majority Whip John Sparkman of Huntsville, Alabama, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-01
20 Drivers Notified For Heoring Session 10 De Held
 Thursday in City
 Court Room
Court Room

Hearings for twenty local and area drivers will be held by Francis W. Hogan, Director of Operator Control of the State Motor Vehicle Department in the Waterbury City Court room, Thursday, June 6.
 Local drivers whose licenses have been suspended are: Leonard Char cite of 1l2 Baldwin Street suspen- ded Sept. IT, 1945; George T. Par- tiss of 157 Stilson Road, suspended Sept. 19, 1940, and John J. Jones of 200 Orange Street, suspended April 16, 1946.
 Area drivers whose licenses have been suspended are: John L. Norton of South Britain, suspended Oct. 22 1945; Raymond L. Norton of South Britain, suspended Oct. 9, 1946; Raymond T. Morton of Torrington, suspended March l6, l943; Waldon G. Anderson of Marion, suspended August 6, 1945; Joseph DeAngelo, of Torrington, suspended July 22, 1940; John R. McDermot of Union City, suspended Sept. g, 1887, and Themistocles Jonides of Bantam, suspended Sept. 5, 1945.
 Other local drivers who will ap- pear for hearings are: Dominic Cipriano of 23 America Street, Mar tin Carangelo of Al Sheffield Street. Carl R. Anderson of IA Woodlawn Terrace, John L. Viotti of 256 Plank Road and Mrs. Adel G. Gag non of Steep Fill Road.
 Other area drivers are: Kenneth w. Hawley of Terryville, Richard c. Kelly of Litchfield, Emil Kuhn of Cheshire, Wallace 0. Parsell of Southbury, Arnold J. Ellenson of Wolcott and Armand T. Wolff of | Cheshire.