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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

bv Judge John L. 0affney in City Court early this afternoon.
 Granting a motion by Attorney Michael V. Blansfleld, defense coln- sel, on completion of the states s case, Judge oaffney held that more than a reasonable doubt" prevailed as to the guilt of William ralcigno, 90, of New Haven. The motion for discharge was granted over objections by Attorney Edward Mascolo, counsel for Local 25l, 1n- ternational Union of Mine, NH & Smeiter Workers, CTO., who de- clared that the testimony showed that FaIcigno had driven his truck through a union picket line with utter disregard for safety"
 Cases of four union members also arrested as @ result of Risdon strike incidents were set down for trial at 2 this afternoon. Ten days ago Judge Gaffney granted Q dis charge in e sixth strike case, that of Lester LeChance, 30, of 52 Man vile Street, Q Risdon non-strtker, who was charged with reckless driving and assault by automobile.
 Attorneys Clash Frequently
 The lengthy hearing in Falcignos case was marked by frequent clashes between Attorney Blansfield and At- torney Mscolo, the latter presenting the states case as special assistant to Prosecutor Frederick W. Pal omba. Appearing with Judge Mas colo was Attorney Margaret Con- nors Driscoll, who was also to act with him in the hearings on the cases of the four union members this afternoon.
 William E. White, of g Neagle Street, Nalgatuck, testified that while on the picket line the night of Oct. 24 he was hit by the truck driven by Falcigno. He said his foot became caught in gate catch and that he was injured as he was driven to one side. The driver. he testified, was ordered to proceed by Police Capt. John V. Leary. Truman Wagner, of 48 Lindsey Street, said that he was also struck " GdACAS4lOo D tkuCA WAh&AS VII tAk~ picket line. The truck, he testified. was proceeding slowly but did not stop.
 Testimony Protested Over vehement protests by At- torney Blansfield. White was ale lowed to testify that Captain Leary after his first warning, had told the driver to run over the pickets. White asserted that Captain Leary used an unprintable epithet in re- ferring to the pickets.
 After the state had completed its case, with corroborative testimony by Business Agent Joseph McEvoy of Local 25l, Attorney Blansfield asked for Falcigno's discharge on the ground of insufficient evience. To be tried this afternoon were the eases of Armand Fiorelli. 3S. and Leon Curd, a, charged with ass sault and breach of the peace; and Ovide Garceau. 36. and Elmer Gay lord, 2T. charged with breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

day. and Postmaster Earle s. John" son said he expected 'it win be heavier than ever this year."
 Johnson has been handling the mail in Bethiehem-named for the town of the Natiyity-for many years. Normally he could sort and stamp it all himself, in his spare time.
 But every Christmas season ist- ters. cards and packages pour in from all corners of the globe, ad- dressed to notables and the ordin- ary citizens. and tt virtually be- comes q town project to speed the mall on it's way.
 Blg Year Was in n.leAf
 Usually from 10 to ie extra clerks work ct top speed, going through the stacks of greetings cards-smany of them collectors items-which jam the little store ct the height of the rush.
 Last year there were i3a.000 cards and letters. The biggest year was during the first year q the war 'dn 1oli. Naasn llaooo sspazate uAsee'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
LuckIess  Sinks
 Settles tn French
 HaFbor Following
 Storm Collision

Le Havre, Dec. e--(UP)-The 4e,- 7A0-ton liner Liberte, formerly the German Atlantic speed champion Europa. sank on It's starboard side in the Le Havre harbor today after a stoTm-tossed collision.
 French officials of the Compagnie 0enexalle Transatlantiqae, new owners of the liner, said there was good hope of pumping out and re- floating the water-filled vessel.
 The Liberte was wrenched from its moorings at II P. M. Sunday in a gale, blown across the anchorage basin in three minutes and smashed into the overturned hulk of the wrecked French liner Paris
 A hole was torn in the Liberte's side at engine room level.
 The Lberbe settled to the bot tom, stlll upright. At 6 A. M. the crew was removed. About noon, more than l2 hours after the col- lision, the liner settled down on its starboard side.
 Recently the vessel, something of a bad luck ship fr0n the time she was built in 1928, was given to France b ythe United States. Amer jeans captured the Europa near the end of the war, but the liner failed to satisfy American maritime re- Quirements.
 Tn 1883 the 936-foot Europa, then operated by North German Lloyd, won the trans-Atlantic speed rec ord, crossing from Cherbourg to New York in { days. i6 hours and 4s minutes. Later the same year the Italian liner Rex beat this rec ord by less than three hours. Eventually the Atlantic Blue Rib bon passed to the Queen Mary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

pigs in concentration camps.
 Presiding Justice walter Beals of Olympia, Wash, opened the guinea pig trial, the first of Q long list of 'subseouent proceedings" in the wake of the conviction of the Her. mann 0oerlng gang, ct 10 o'clock sharp.
 The musty old Nuremberg court room where the first big war crimes trial unreeled was packed for the new trial. The scene was much the same as when the Naxi leaders were being tried.
 One Wozan In Group
 "A splash of color amidst the drab chamber in the Palace of Jus4ice was the bright purple dress with white collar worn by Herta Ooerhauser, the only woman among the defendants.
 The charges against the 2s were crimes against humanity, war crimes. and common design or con- splracy to commit crimes aeaiiast humanity.
 They were the mechanics of the ruthless Nazi program of expert- mentation on human beings. Their motive was Q search for scientific principles which could be used in the German war effort.
 Sterilization, abortions, freezing, pressure chambers and other fan- tastic horrors were practiced with out stint by the Nazis, according to the charges.
 U. s. Opens Charges
 The United States opened its case against the Maxi physicians and medical administrators for their fatal experiments on inmates of concentration camps who, according to Brig. Gen. Telford Taylor, the chief prosecutor, "came in whole sale lots and were treated worse than animals"
 The prosecution's ei-page opening statement labeled the trial as not merely Q trial of persons but also of a 'barbarous system" and a grave lesson for the world.
 "These defendants are responsible for wholesale murder and unspeak- ably cruel tortures," the prosecution said. Tt is our deep obligation to all the peoples of the world to show why and how these things happened"
 Justice Beals said the opening statements for the prosecution would be limited to one day and the defense to two days.
 Court will recess at noon Satur- day, Dec. 2l, until Jan. 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Bethlehem, Conn.,, YuIe Postal Rush Under Way
By WILLIAM D. CLARK

Bethlehem, Conn. Dec. 9-(UP)-Christmas mail from all over the world started flowing through the little post office in the Johnson Brothers Meats and Grocery Store
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
45 Drivers Violate LawsiinWaterbury
The Case of
Uncle Sam Us. LetUis

Washington Dec e-UpD-flere the status Of the Govern. ments court battle against John L. Lewis
 The Supreme Court has the Governments request to take immediate rldcon of the in which Lewis and the United Mine Workers were held In contempt of court
 Federal District Judge Alan Qoldsbofough who made the contempt ruling s has the dispute whether Lewis had the right terminate the UNIV. contract with the Government
 The Government has abandoned plans to bring new con- tempt action against would nave cnarBeo Woatng the preliminary injunction which sppanted the earlier strike straining order.
 The Government still may prosecute uMw. leaders for violation of the Act which prohibits inducing strikes in oovemmentoperaed mines and plants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Finaevs Crossed

Hartford, Dec. e. (UP) - states first lady crossed her fingers today and hoped her young visitors wouldn't notice any dust. Mrs. Raymond E. Baldwin played hostess to mem- bers of a Burr Junior High School homemaking class after their teacher wrote that they wanted ba see how the execu- elEo naansion is xlzn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Late NelUs Bulletins
TROOPS TO MEET THREAT FROM RUSSIA

TKOOPS TU MEET THKEAT FHOM RUSSIA
 London, Dee. 9-(UP)-A spokesman for the Ameri- can League for Free Palestine said today that Foreign Secretary Ernest evn told leaders of the league that Britain maintaining large forces in the Middle East to meet threat from Soviet Russia lOhan ]. Smer- made his statement regarding the threat Of the rec ord" at meeting in the Foreign Office in London about a year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
EGYPT CALLS FOR EVACUATION OF FORCES

Lake Success, N. Y., Dec. 9-(UP)-Egypt joined France in the United Nations disarmament debate to- their armies abroad and start general dem0biizatOn of their armed forces Egypt submitted an amendment to the disarmament resolution being drafted by sub committee of the Political and Security Committee call ing for he gradual and balanced withdrawal of forces of LIN members stationed outside their tsEEitoEies and dsmohi|izati0n ee thelE eWn .loreas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Parsons Elected

Hartford, Dec. 9 - (UP)- State Sen. Robert E. Parsons.
 R.-Farmington), will be pres ident pro tempore of the upper house when it convenes Jan. 6. Parsons, who will begin his third term next month. was des- ignated at a weekend meeting of Republican Senators, who will control the chamber 27-to-nine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
1947 General Assembly
 Widely Varied in Makeup
Rx JERRY MANTER

Hartford, Dec. 9-(UP)-The General Assembly next will include people from nearly every professionalism ministers and hadrees to carpenters and tree surgeons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
'Cui..ea Pig Trial Opens in Nuremberg
9 Maxi Medical Experts Hear Harsh Charges Brought by U. s. Attorneys

Nuremberg, Dec. 9-(UP)-Twentythree of Nazidom's top medical experts heard themselves accused of wholesale murder and unspeakaby cruel torhres" today when they went on trial for their weird experiments human guinea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Union Loses Second Risdon Case Today

New Haven coal truck driver charged with reckless driving in the alleged running of picket st the Rsdon Manufacturing Company Oct 24, granted discharge
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

Also Leonard oilero. 4i, of 80 High Street. Naugatuck, Saturday:
 Otto Iacovieilo, 20, of 66 Ross Street. Thursday; Francis Lewis, 44. or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-06
Annual Affair
 TOWiOYYOS, Night

Approximately 2So are expected to attend the annual autumn card party tomorrow night at 6 o'clock in the Kingsbury School gymnasium. The affair is being sponsored by the KingSbury Parent Teachers ASsocS- ation with Mrs. II. W. Schott, chair man of the affair.
 This affair win be the first eocial event Of the season for the organiza- tion. Proceeds of the affair will be ~used to promote a number Of new projects.
 Special prizes and Q prize for the high scorer at each table will be awarded. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Frank Ballantyne. Mrs, F. c. Noonan or Mrs. Israel Goldberg, Mrs. Conrad Dumser will supervise refreshments.
 Other committee members are: Mrs. John Dumser. Mrs. John Vreeland, Mrs. George Ferguson, Mrs. Fred Bieber. Mrs. Irving Wallace, Mrs. Prank Brown. Mrs. Louis Rieger and Mrs. Kenneth Killer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-06
Miss Frances Guorrero Honored at Several Pre-NuptioI Parties

Miss Frances E. ouarrera of Wall nut Street, whose marriage to Will liam J. Powers of Charles Street, takes place on November 2i was honored at several showers recently. Misses Susan and Lucy Guarrera entertained at a personal and linen shower for the bride-elect. Guests included Mrs Anthony Mannetti. Mrs. Harry Screen. Mrs. James Robinson, Mrs. Charles Synnott. Mrs. Maurice Harmon, Mrs. Preston White, Mrs. Thomas Wigmore. Mrs. Thomas Moher, Mrs. Michael Me- Cormack, Mrs. Alexander Guarrera, Mrs. Anthony Guarrera and the Misses Eileen Parmelee. Helen Co., naty, Julie Bannon, Mary Carty, Jean OStroski, Margaret Burke, Mary Hobart, Emily shannon, Rose Harmon, Jean Grochowski Ann Maloney, Edith Pilla. Florence Ray. Margaret Kiernan and Marjorie Comber.
 Miss Mary E. Hobart and Mrs. Timothy Moore entertained recent ly at Mrs. Moore's home at 6 per- sonal shower in honor of Miss Frances Guarrera. Guests includ- ed: Mrs. Burton Norton. Mrs. Har- " Northrop. Mrs. William Connel- ly, Mrs. George Richmond, Mrs Edward Canavan, Mrs. Bridget La- rointe. Mrs. Thomas Moher and the Misses Hazel Clark, Ella Cos tello. Jane Schwartz and Yvette LaRiviere and Mrs. Mary LaRiviere.
 Mrs. Alexander Guarrera enter tained at a linen shower in honor of her sister-in-law. Mss Frances Guarera. Guests included: Mrs Thomas Wgmoe, Ms. Anthony Guarrera. Mrs. John Powers. Mrs. John Barry. Mrs. George vellette, Mrs. John Harmon, Mrs Harry Byrnes, Mrs. Joseph Conway. Mrs Joseph Synkewecz, Mrs. Charles Reilly, Mrs. Joseph Evans, Mrs. Daniel Bartholomew, Mrs. Vincent Saukas, Mrs. Sal Rizza, Mrs. A. Ci-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-06
WCTU Official FIoys Drinking Scenes in Movies

Mrs. Norma Burgess Moore, speaking before a state meeting of the Women'S Christian Temperance Union yesterday. urged members to protests against the portrayal oi drinking scenes in movies. She further suggested that an appeal be made to representatives, city news- papers and local authorities to seek the abolition Of radio adver- tisement of alcoholic beverages.
 The meeting, in charge of Mrs Edward Seaver, president. was openeed with devotional services conducetd by Mrs. George Angle Mrs. Elizabeth Mackay and Mrs. Martha French were hosteSSes for the tea which followed the busi- ness discussion.
 Mrs. Francis Horton reminded the members that gifts and toys for children overseas would have to be submitted by Nov. IS, and that donations for the annual Sal. vation Army baskets must be ir at the next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-06
O.E.S. Planning Annual BaS0ar

Mrs.s Lillian Rcdeck, worthy ma. tron, presided ct ( meeting of Naomi Chapter, No. %. Order of Eastern Star last night at Temple Hall. Routine business was transacted and 1t was announced that a degree val be conferred in class of candidates ct the Nov 10 meeting.
 Mrs. Mary Neill, associate matron, has appointed her committee in charge of the O.ES. annual bazaar to be held on Thursday, Nov. l4 at Temple Hall. The sale will open ct i o'clock. Committee members in. clude: Mrs. Esther Hensel, desert bridge party; Mrs. Fife Willits, eve. ming bridge party; Mrs. Alta Taylor, doll booth; Mrs. Elizabeth Thornley, fancy work; Mrs. Louise Browne, baby booth; Mrs. Evelyn Taylor, aprons; Mrs. Wsuth Kron, handker- chiefs; Mrs. Lillian Prescott, greens and flowers; Mrs. Ruth Perkins, novelty booth: Mrs. Louise Clarke, country store; Mrs. Elizabeth wen- sci, food booth; James Burhoe, worthy patron and Louis Wenzel, associate patron, will be in charge of various games and Mrs. Lillian Roe deck will supervise the affair. A vir- ginia baked ham supper will be serv- ed from 5:30 to 2 P. M. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Esther Hem sel or any officer of the Eastern Star.
 Following the business meeting c social was held with Mrs. Ruth Vim ing past matron, in charge of the refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-06
Committee to Honor RetirinQ Secretary

A meeting of the committee of the board of directors of Pearl Street Neighborhood House will be held tonight at o'clock in the Neigh borhood House. Plans will be com pleted for the open house farewell party to be held on Sunday from 3 to s P. M. in honor of Mrs. Leila T. Alexander Williams. who retired last month after 22 years of service as executive secretary. Mrs. Will Hams plans to take tip residence in Detroit, Mich.
 Members of the committee in charge of the affair will include Mrs. Elizabeth P. Rascoe, chairman, assisted by John v. Andrews, Mrs. Orton P. Camp. Mrs. Bessie L. Crane, Mrs Richard W. Goss, Mrs. c. A. Harvey, Mrs. Reuben A. Mo- Kinney, Lacey P. Maness, Herbert s. Smith, Mrs. Aileen Wooders and the Rev. M. webb Wright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-06
Ily BETTY BLANCHARD

Miss jennie Tourei, celebrated Mezzo.soprano blessed with fame and fortune, desires only one thing more: Her American citizenship.
 The opera and concert star, hailed as "unequalled among living slng- ers', who has travelled extensively on three continents, exclaimed prior to her appearance at the Water- bury Womens Club last night: Americas great charm lies in the fact that she is mentally young, and there is equal opportunity for all."
 Even the famed city of Paris, where the singer lived since early childhood and where she made her debut at 2l in the Paris Opera Comiques today holds little attrac- ton for Miss Tourel. She is also beginning to feel that 1t b over- estimated as the fashion center of the world
 Wonderful Country
 Though the French dressmakers have condemned the mass .produc- ton methods of American design- CTS, Miss Tourel, looking very smart in an orchid felt bonnet trimmed with yards of ribbon and violets and cleverly-cat black dress, looks upon United States garment.making procedures as a great blessing.
 Even your little salesgirlS be- hind the counters are well-dressed and well-groomed. Not so in Europe or Paris. American women all look so young and gay-Perhaps 1t is just once again that typical Amer ican attitude of looking forward always" She recalled that in Paris the average woman, constantly dressed in black, created e gloomy appearance.
 From fellow artists in France, Miss Tourel has not received very heartening news, she said. They still are in need of food and fuel. Last Winter the singers, appearing fir unheated halls, reported their breaths frosted from the very first notes.
 The celebrated singer, who made a coast-to-coast tour last year, and who during the past four weeks visited the Middle West, the deep South. and Vermont. had illimitable praise for the scenic beauty of America. For many years a resi- dent of Southern France, after the occupation of Paris by the Germans in l940, Miss Tourel said she could not understand why Americans had so much praise for that section of Europe when there was so much beauty in their own country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-06
Peace Depends On Rav1Ich
 

The nations of the world. once again reVerting to power politics and seeking only self interests. GO not yes realize they are liyeng in an atomic age. lawrence M. nPfyee. industrial engineer with the Con- necticut Light and Power Go. tolo the sustaining members oI iAae Junior League of Waterbury tues day at a luncheon meeting.
 Speaking on the topic, The Atom and You" the scientist warned that should war Gevelop. major Amer ican Industrial cities would be dew astated within a few hours by 1ete propelled raoio-controlled miSSileS, equipped with atomic war heads. He pointed out that 10000. 900 peo- pie live in @ of the nations cites, and would be wiped out within a few hours.
 The atomic onslaught. fl we have one. wlll be truly 6evaS- tating," he said. Radioactive poison from single atom bomb is more deadly than the radiation from sev- eral hundred pounds of radium Two fun months after Test No at Bikini. 75 ot the 100 target shops in that teS; were still so radioactive that no human being could board them.
 The engineers and scientific re- leased the unbelievable force o. atomic energy can be realized, an stated but they are fearful that humanity will blow of its collec- tive head before the untold bene- fits Of this vast energy can be real i3ed. That is why they have lefi their laboratories and have come before the public to explain what the term atomic war really means.
 Baruch Plan Vital
 He urged the passage of the Barlch Plan for Atomic Control which he outlined as follows: Ownership control and manage meYt of all fisSionable uranium and thorium by a World Atomic Devel- opment Authority licensing of oe- nature6 materials to private in- divi6ualS so that the tremendous benefits oi peacetimc applications oi atomic enerfgy can be realized, an adequate international inspection system for the immediate detection of violation of the world law re- iating to atomic energy: punish ment for violatorS wherever they are, who will be prosecuted unoel the world law: an adequate police organization for enforcement ot | this law
 The tangible contribution which you as citizens of Waterbury O. the United States. can make to- ward a true peace in the world l: to write to your congressman and senators and demand congressional approval of the Baruch Plan at thu earliest possible moment. Ii is i'm possible for us to convince othel nations that we are truly sincere il our support through our UniteS States Congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-06
Miss TOuNpL AnxiOMSLv Waits to Become Citizen

Arriving from abroad in ip42, Miss Tourel made on instant hit in her first season here with Toecanlni, Koussevitsky, and Stokowskl. She made her first appearance ct tht Metropolitan Opera in "Carmen," 1" plyaing the leading role of and later In "Minon," and Norma" She achieved unsurpassed acclaim. when ifl the Spring of le45, she sang the role of "Rosina," in the original since she was the first artist to version of the Barber 10 Seville" 1" appear ct the Metropolitan in i5o years whose voice was suitable to the part.
 operatic career, Miss Tourel advised work and patience. "Young people are 90 money.minded" she said, adding with a smile, "and particu- larly in America. The true artist must be willing to give years to work, to study, and to ali the many things that make for perfection ' The mezzosoprano speaks and sings in six languages, has studier stage, painting, literature and poetry. And I'm still studying and working" she said.
 Asked how long she anticipated to keep up her rigorous schedule, she replied with enthusiasm: Just Es long as Nature will perment me to-" Immediately following her present tour, demanding appear ances throughout the country every two days. Miss Tourel will go to New York where she will appear at the Town Hall on Devember 8, and later that month at the Metropoli- tan as Carmen" in that opera. In January, she will start her Spring tour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-06
St. Margaret Alumnoe Wed in New York

The engagement of Miss Pamela Crow Birmingham to Ralph Arthur Nichols. son of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur B. Nichols Of Clinton, N. Y, is an- nounced by her parents. MT. and Mrs. Rutledge Birmingham, of Pine Island. Rye, N. Y.
 Miss Birmingham is a graduate of Saint Msrgaret's school and wells college and has been discharge from the Waves with the rank of Lieu tenant after three years Of service. Mir. Nichols was graduated from Hamilton College, and is now at- tending the Yale Law School. He