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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Survivors of Tidal
 Wave Bury Dead
Toft to Vie For Senate Lobor Chair
 Announcement
 Cleors Stumbling
 Block for COP

Washington, Dec. 23--(UP)-Sen. Robert 4, Taft RsO) announced today he will seek chaIrmanBhip Of the important Senate Labor Com nittee when the Republican con- ference meets Dec 90 to determine committee assignments.
 TaftB announcement appeared to remove q stumbling block in organ- izing the Republican dominated Senate committee structure.
 By seniority, Taft was entitled either to the cbairmanship Of the Labor Committee or the Finance Committee in the Republican-con- trolled 80th Congress which con- venes Jan. 3.
 To Rush Labor Laws
 Taft said he planned to continue as member of the Finance Com mittee and also as chairman of the Republican Steering Committee, which forms Republican strategy in the Senate.
 The Ohioan has said labor legiS- lation will get top priority fin the deliberations of the new Congress and that 1t will proceed without waiting for Supreme Court deci- sion on the Governments contempt case against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers (AFL).
 Tafts decision to seek the Labor Committee chairmanship apparent ly Side-tracked hopes of some Re- publican members who wanted to see the post go to Sen. George D. Aiken R.-Vt). Tn the past, Aiken often has voted with Democratic members against measures designed to restrict labor union activities.
 Aiken. in effect lowing to the seniority policy in determining com- nittee chairmanShips, recently wrote Taft that re would not oppose the Ohioan's bid for the Labor Committee post. He promised Taft his support
 Will Seek Corrective Bill
 Taft has not yet revealed in de- tail the type of labor legislation which he and the Republican ma jority will seek to push through Congress. But COP leaders have made 1t plain, in the light of the recent crippling coal strike. that they will seek corrective, but not punitive" legislation.
 There is a move afoot to amend the Wagner Labor Act to make labor unions equally responsible with management.
 Taft recently has held strategy huddles with Sens Joseph H Ball. R.-MinnJ and Alexander Smith (R.-N.JJ on labor legislation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Portal Poy Suits Filed

Detroit, Dec. 23-(UP)-The C.IO. United Automobile Workers Union today filed suit in Federal Court here seeking recovery of $2O, 900 900 1t claims is due employees of Gen. eral Motors Corporation and the Briggs Manufacturing Company in retroactive portal-to-portal pay.
 In addition. the C.I.O. United Steel Workers sought s660,OOO in similar suits against three Detroit firms.
 The JAW. suit listed back pay and damages totaling Sl8,0O0,OO for Briggs Workers and an additional S2,0O0, 900 for l2,0OO workers in GM. s Chevrolet division plant at Flint, Mich.
 The number of union members covered by the Briggs action was not disclosed, but the company employs 220O0 here.
 The USW. suits were instituted against the Jervis B. Webb Company for S400,000, the International Con- veyor and Washer Corporation for S200,000 and the Service Conveyor Company for s60,0OO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Talmadge's Body to Rest Next to Friend On Windswept Brow of Cemetery in McRae

Sional delegation were in the funeral encourage which whirled over high ways often traced by Talmadge campaign motorcades.
 Today there was no triumphant stops in the small towns" along the way.
 The town of McRae already was planning to erect a monument to the turbulent politician who died Sat- urday of cirrhosis of the liver in a nAtlanta hospital. It was here 2l an Atlanta hospital. It was here 2l thousands of Georgians as 'OP Gene" began his amazing career.
 Talfair County commissioners have approved placing the monu- ment on the courthouse square. The type of monument has not been de- cided, but officials said it will be in keeping with his great stature"
 Negroes Also View Body
 Not many miles away is the big brick Talmadge home with its tail white columns. sprawled on winding Sugar Creek from which the former
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23

McRae, Ga, Dec. g (UP) - Fellow townsmen Of Eugene Tal- madge wanted to bury the long powerful political veteran on Telfair County's courthouse lawn, but he was to be inferred late today on a windswept brow of Oak Grove Cem- etery here, near crony he loved.
 The widow of the 62-year-old Georgia governor-elect, who was to have been inaugurated for a fourth term three weeks from tomorrow, made the decision. She said her husband had always wanted to be buried next to the grave of his staunch friend, Morris Cameron.
 Funeral services were to be con- ducted in Talmadge's home church. the McRae Baptist Church. The body of the colorful campaigner was brought to this southeast Georgia town at the head of a procession of cars which left Atlanta at 8 A. M.
 Monument Planned
 Hundreds of state political lead- CTS, i've former Georgia governors. and members of the states congress
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
zionists Hit
 .Iraun,Stern

Basel. Switzerland. Dec. 23-CUP) The political commission of the World Zionist Congress today ap- proved a resolution condemning Jewish terrorism in Palestine.
 The resolution named the Irgun Zvai Leumi and Stern Gang as the main groups" responsible for ex- tremist outrages.
 Some quarters expected the full Congress to go on record later to- day as indorsing political resist ance" to British rule in Palestine to differentiate between extremists and Hagana or the Jewish Home Army
 The budget commission approved today a $5S.OO0.O budget for Zion iSt movement activities, the largest budget in Congress history. It is directed primarily toward the estab- lishment of agricultural settlements to absorb Jewish immigrants in Palestine.
 The Congress must decide today it's final policy on the proposed par- titioning of Palestine and participa- ton in the forthcoming London Palestine conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23

country lawyer drew his nickname, Sage of Sugar Creek"
 An estimated ll.000 followers passed through the State Capitol yesterday where Talmadge'S body lay in state in bronze-colored, cop per casket in the high-domed TO- tunda. His black horn-rimmed spec tacles. almost as much trade mark as his red suspenders. were in place. He wore a double-breasted blue suit. His hands were at his sides.
 Negroes mixed with White people to pay respect to the man who won his fourth term on a theme of white supremacy, but who said the ''vic- tory has cost me 10 years of my life"
 The open caSket was draped with a U. s. flag. At its head was a wreath from the Georgia state pat rol At the foot stood another from friends, state farmers market" Tn a prominent position stood one with a white ribbon bearing four gold Ks" Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Scott Smiths Traffic Accident Analysis Curbs Mishaps- Mayor
Mon0gon Cites Report To Roach

A continuing analysis Of traffic accidents by Theodore Scott Smith, engineer for the City Plan Commis- sion, is helping to make Waterbury a safer city, Mayor John s. Mona- gan said today,
 The mayor made his statement as he turned over to Police Superin- tendent Roach a detailed analysis of i945 accidents and their causes, pre- pared by MT. Scott-Smith. He point ed out that many of the recommend- ations have already been placed in effect and have helped make for safer driving at a number of previ- ously dangerous points.
 The Police Department also makes it's own analysis and investigation of each accident, Mayor Monagan said, and police reports, along with those of the Plan Commissions engineer, have done much to advance the cause of street and highway safety.
 Negligence on the part of drivers is still the cause of far too many ac- cidentS, Mir. Scott-Smith'S report  pointed out. It cited numerous rear end and sideSwipe accidents which could have been easily avoided.
 New lighting at East Main and Brook Streets and East Main and Spring Streets, as recommended by the engineer, has reduced accidents at these points, the mayor said Charges in parking regulations and in the rules governing the flow o; directional traffn also have beer helpful.
 Two major recommendations were made by MT. Scott-Slnith. One is that all drivers be required to have their headlight beams down" while driving in the city. Another is that all traffic signs, including stop and slow" signs be treated so that they glow at night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Picard Says Portal Issue Notin Suit
 Supreme Court
 Injected Ruling
 In Pottery Cose

Saginaw, Mich, Dec. 4-(UP)- Federal Judge Frank A. Picard whose decision in the Mt. Clemens (MichJ Pottery Case touched of nearly score of lawsuits for back ''portal-to-portal' pay said today that was not the issue in the orig inal suit.
 Originally, the suit did not in- volve portal-to-portal pay at all" the judge explained. That was injected into the case by the United States Supreme Court"
 Picard ruled in l942 that the 100 employees of the Mt. Clemens Pot tery Company were entitled to conn pensation for the IA minutes they were required to be at work before theri pay began.
 Said Nothing About Portal Pay
 The suit was brought against the company by the United Pottery Workers (C.1.O) in 194l. Picard's de- cision favoring the 'tnion was re- versed in l942 by the circuit court of appeals but the Supreme Court de- cision upheld the original ruling.
 Picard said the original suit said nothing about portal-to-portal pay but merely sought back overtime for the IA minutes the men were requir- ed to be on the job before pay be- gan, not for time spent going through turnstileS or crossing com- pany property.
 One minute here or there seems trivial" the jurist said, but 1t adds up over a week in terms of a mans pay"
 Firm To Pay Workers
 Picard said he did not know how the portal-to-portal issue found its way into the Mt. Clemens case, or even that 1t was there when the Supreme Court made its decision.
 Since the Supreme Court handed its ruling, suits for nearly $500, 900, : 900 have been filed against corpora tions for back 'portal-to-portal" pay. The figure is expected eventu- ally to reach 5000, ,OOO,OO
 One firm. the Dow Chemical Con- pany of Midland, Mich, has agreed to pay it's employees approximately A,OO0,O00 in back portal-to-portal pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23

battle of our times" against the wicked negators of God, the profan- CTS of the Divine Church"
 His words were interrupted by applause 23 times during the l2- minute address.
 Affected By Demonstration
 Pointing out that never before has the mission of Rome been greater. more benef1cent and more indispensable, the Pope called upon Roman Catholics to awaken to the threat posed by those who fight and vilify religion"
 The Holy See, he said, had been exposed ito stain and ignominy covered by mud"
 Observers termed the ovaion from the crowd that filled every inch of St. Peters Square the great est since the Pope's coronation seven years ago. Those close to Pope Plus described him as visibly affected by the demonstration.
 In response to the turnout the Pope began his speech with these words: An indescribable emotion arises in our souls when we see in this moment the beloved people of Rome who have come toward us, moved by the powerful irresistible impulse of its devotion and of its filial love"
 Italians Respond For Christ
 Recalling the clarion call of the early Roman ChristianS-"reSlSt, strong in your faith"-the Pope de- clared that Rome was plunged into struggle between two opposite camps-for Christ and against Christ, for Church and against Church"
 Tens of thousands of Italians roared back their reply, shouting in unison, For Christ. for Christi"
 The Pope continued the hour to act with strength and to strong ly suffer: This is the order for Ro- mans"
 The demonstration was the Eter- nal City'S answer to the anti clerical jokes, editorials and car toons which have been distributed throughout Italy by three small weekly newspapers. The three-Il Mercante, Il Polio and Don Basilio have a total circulation of about 100000 copies.
 Editors ExcOmmunicated
 The editors of Don Basilio were communicated and the editor of Il Polio today faced a trial on charges of obscenity.
 Catholic lay newspapers and or ganizations called for the Sunday demonstration as the high point of Italian reaction to the two-month- anticlerical campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
White Christmos
 Out of Question

Chicago, Dec. g - (UP) - The weatherman. with Santa Claus peer ing over his shoulder, looked into his crystal ball today-and it was as clear as crystal.
 No snow" he said. There is lit- tie or no chance, of white Christ mas, anywhere in the nation"
 Even in those places where there is good snow cover now, such as New York and Pennsylvania, 1t will be dissipated by warm weather to- day." he said.
 Of course, it means good driving conditions for holiday travel, but I guess this prediction will make the weatherman pretty much of heel. at least with lot of the children" |" he added ruefully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Thief Steals
 Right Shoes

Boston, Dec. 23-CUP)-Moe Rosenblum of Haverhill walked into a police station and smil- ingly told a desk sergeant that a thief had stolen seven boxes of ladies shoes from his parked automobile.
 Well, what's so funny about that?" the sergeant wanted to know.
 They were samples" grinned RoSenblum all for the right foot"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Traffic Mishops ToToke 15OLives

Chicago, Dec. 23-(UP)-The Na- tional Safety Council estimated to- day that l50 persons will be killed in traffic accidents tomorrow an d Christmas Day.
 The Council said there would be about 90 traffic deaths Dec. "A and about 60 on Christmas Day, unless drivers and pedestrians use extra care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Stamp No. 53 Valid Jan. {

Washington. Dec. 23-CUP- Stamp No. 53 in your ration book will be good for five pounds of sugar on Jan. 1.
 The Office of Temporary Con- trols announced today that the No. 53 stamp will be good from Jan. to April 90. Another stamp is expected to become valid for purchasing i've pounds of sugar before No. 53 expires. orc said.
 Secretary of Agriculture Clin- ton P. Anderson recently said that more sugar is expected to be available in 1947, but the ex- act amount will depend upon how much sugar is harvested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
5oo,o0o  In Japan
Deoth Tobulotion Lists 969 Persons; No Americans Hurt

Tokyo, Dec. g - (UP)- Homeless survivors of the Japanese earthquake and tidal wave, estimated unof- ficially as high as 500,000, were cheered by warmer, sunny weather today as they buried their dead and began clearing the ruins.
 U. s. Army spokesmen said the situation was well under control" American reports from Okyama Prefecture, where British units are stationed, showed condi- tions well in hand for the present with no outside help needed"
 Japanese and allied rescue teams met great difficulties as they Strug- gle to reach the center of the stricken area. Refugees cluttered the roads. Disrupted comlnunica- tions delayed casualty reports and calls for help.
 Toll Reports Vary
 Death toll reports from Shikoau and Southern Honshu Islands showed wide discrepancies. The latest United Press tabulation, com- piled in close collaboration with American, British and Japanese agencies, listed 969 persons known dead, l,43l injured and 6S missing.
 Kyodo, Japanese News Agency, said the number of killed was "ex . pected to top the 2O0o mark" e
 This figure doubles Kydo's own total which was issued few hours earlier and which previously was the highest of all tabulations. Kycdo admitted that accurate information on the death toll was unavailable but said "all indications point now that the number of fatalities will soar above 2,0o0"
 A Supreme Headquarters an- nouncement placed the death toll for IS prefectures at 681, with SIS persons injured and 266 missing. The United Press tabulation listed some areas not included in the Army's announcement.
 The Headquarters report listed 7,420 homes destroyed and 26,46 damaged in the sections ravaged by Japan's second major quake disaster of the century.
 Japanese home office officials re- ported 5,547 buildings demolished beyond repair and l4,000 more less seriously damaged. This source said 2,335 of the destroyed buildings had been washed away by the tidal wave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
ROsalind Russell Leads 70 addressed Women

New York, Dec 2S-(UP)-Move Rosalind singer women for l946 as picked by the Mayfair Fashion Guild
 They represent selected following poll of 75 900 women.
 The others selected
 Mrs Stanley Rumbough society CIzD Whitney Farm Woman" Veronica Denge author; Stuart dacer Mrs Evie (Chp) Roberts politics. Stephen buanes Magss sssNelis radio, and Alice Marble. sports
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Big Ben Throaty

London, Dec. 23-(UP)-Lon- doners were disturbed today at Big Ben's throaty tolling of the hours. Officials said that the chimes of the historic clock like most Londoners-suffer huskineSs as a result of the freezing weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
FREIGHTER HITS MINE

Athens, Dec. g - CUP) - The Greek freighter Syra struck mag netic mine Sunday outside Volos Harbor and became a total loss Greek authorities said today. They issued ban on all shipping in the waters around Volos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
for Resistdnce-
 PontiH Raps |AnticLericdL
 

Vatican City, Dec. 23-(UP)-Pope Plus XII urged a crowd of 100000 St. Peters Square Sunday resist with redoubed energy growing antclerical campaign.
 The Pope appealed for the wagng of the great spiritual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23

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Evening star., 1946-06-09
Copper Scarcity Persists
Despite Stockpi|e Release
BY the Associotsd Press

NEW YORK, June 8.-Copper
supplies remained tight this week
despite the increase In price CELL
ings and the release of IS, 900 tons
Of foreign copper by the Metals
Reserve Co.
Anaconda Copper Mining Co. was
the only large domestic producer
to qualify to sell at the new ceiling
price of 14A cents a pound. Phelps
Dodge Corp, Kennecott Copper
Corp. and American Smelling d.
Refining Co. continued negotiations
with striking unions concerning
wage increases, to which the CELL
ing hike was pegged.
The release OF foreign copper
from the Government stockpile for
June delivery found actual ship
ments hampered by the difficulty
consumers had in finding the metal
In suitable shapes. A large part Of
the tonnage was reported locked
up in refineries closed by strikes.
The world copper situation was
complicated by labor troubles in the
big open-pit mine OF the Chile
Copper Co. and strike threats in
the Northern Rhodesian mines in
Africa.
Lead supplies continued short.
with strikes closing mines, smelters
and refineries. The large refining
plant of the International Smelt-
ing & Refining Co. at East Chicago
may close soon due to the lead
shortage.
Zinc traders awaited release of
Metals Reserve stockpile tonnage
for June delivery Demand at home
and abroad continued heavy.
Evening star., 1946-06-09
Cotton Mills Taking Order,
Only for Current Month
BY the Asxociutsd ksss

NEW YORK, June 8.-Cotton tex
tile mills this week were unwilling
to book business further ahead than
June, awaiting congressional action
on price control legislation and an
nouncement of third quarter distri-
button controls.
Osnaburgs and sheetingS were al
located in isolated cases to the bag
trade to cover partial third quarter
needs. Scattered lots OF print cloths
and sheetings were released on
spot basis from time to time. Most
OF 1t was against rated orders and
for export purposes. Some poplins
and carded broadclothS moved into
buyers hands.
Some quarters predicted food of
finished goods would be released in
retail channels il price control legis-
lation failed. Others reported the
consuming market is becoming more
Seleetive. forecasting a return to
competitive selling.
Woolens and worsteds for fall
lines were reported In fair bookings.
Production continued at record
peacetime levels. Womens wear
lines were reported amply supplied.
Only shortages of Innings and
pocketings slowed manufacture OF
mems wear.
Rayon goods were in tight supply
The converting trade received only
regular mill allotments, but efforts
were made to get larger goods
quota beginning in July. 4
Evening star., 1946-06-09
University Women S
State Leaders Open
Conference tuesday

Forty-eight State presidents of the
American Association OF University
Women will open a three day con-
ference Tuesday at the National
Cathedral School.
Award OF a $2,500 fellowship, dis
cussion of atomic energy controls
by DR.. William A. Higinbotham
president of the Federation OF
American Scientists, and panel
discussion by women leaders on the
responsibility of university women
IN meeting today's problems high
light the program.
Taking part in the panel discus
sion at 10 am. Tuesday will be
Representative Woodhouse, Demo-
crat, Of Connecticut, DR.. Mabel
Newcomer, delegate to the Breton
Woods Conference, DR.. Laura zirbes,
University Of Ohio professor, Judge
Lucy Howorth, of the Veterans Ad-
miniStration, and Miss Malvina
Lindsay, columnist.
The AAUW $4,000 achievement
award will be presented to a woman
scholar at fellowship dinner at
pm. Tuesday in the school. Miss
Elsa van Diem, Of Holland and Miss
karna Lannevig, OF Norway, AAUW
international study grant holders
now attending universities in this
country, will speak on Interchange
for International Understanding. -
DR.. Ruth j. Dean, assistant pro-
fessor of French at Mount Holyoke
College, will speak on fellowships.
DR.. Higinbotham will discuss in
ternational control of atomic energy
at dinner at 6 pm. Wednesday in
AAUW national headquarters, 1884
street NV. Mrs. Dorothy Bridg-
man Atkinson, national treasurer
who recently returned from a meet
ing OF the international Federation
Of University Women in Zurich,
Switzerland, will speak on renewing
contacts with the IFUW.
AAUW State presidents will attend
panels on the work of State divi-
sions, membership policies and a
program for the coming year. The
AAUW's legislative program will be
discussed at $50 am. Thursday.
DR.. Helen c. White, professor of
English at the University of Wis
consin and president of the AAUW,
will preside at the opening session.
Presiding over the panels will be
members of the AAUW national
board, including DR.. Margaret NJ
Justin, Kansas State College, first
vice president; DR.. Marion E. Park,
Slowly Field, Plymouth, Mass, Sec
ond vice president; Mrs. Frederick
G. Atkinson, Minneapolis, treasurer;
DR.. Kathryn McHale, general direc-
tor, and Mrs. James K. McClintock,
controller, both of Washington.
Evening star., 1946-06-09

National Gateway-Avalon Heights
Church Of Christ, Twenty-eighth
and Douglas streets NE. 8 pm.
Northeast-Ludlow School, Sixth
and G streets NJ E., 8p.m.
Tuesday.
Notwithstanding School, Minne-
sofa avenue and Foote street NE.
8 pm.
Brookland masonic Temple
Twelfth and Monroe streets NE,
8 pm.
Lcgan-Thomas Circle-l536 Six
teenth street NV, SPIN.
Wednesday.
Rhode Island Avenue-Bateman'
Store, 1904 Rhode Island avenue
NE, 8 pm,