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Evening star., 1946-03-27
Court-MurtiuI Reform

In appointing a committee of out
standing jurists and lawyers to study
and revise the Army's court-martial
procedure, the War Department has
taken proper note of the flood of
criticism from many sources-but
mostly from enlisted ranks-con-
corning alleged injustices of a system
which has not been overhauled for
a quarter of century. Similar
criticism after the First World War
resulted in several important revi-
sions in 1920, just as experiences with
the administration of military law
in previous wars from the American
Revolution ON have brought de-
mands for reform.
The first United States military
code was adopted by the Second Con-
tinental Congress in June, ITS; was
amended in November, ITS, and
first took the form of complete
code of military laws in 1906. These
laws were revised in 1874. after
which they remained virtually un-
changed until 1920. World War I
afforded ample evidence of the need
for bringing them up to date, and as
a result of studies based on COM
plants originating from that conflict
the code was amended to provide.
among other things, for appellate
review by board of review and by
the President for certain serious Of
lenses. Provision also was made for
inclusion of "law member" to ad-
wise members of the court on mat
ters Of law.
Many of the criticisms growing
out of court proceedings in
World War II have to do with al
legged inequities attributed to what
GIs call the "caste system" These
critics assert that officers generally
fare better than enlisted men when
hailed before Army courts and they
attribute this situation to the fact
that the existing code permits only
commissioned officers to serve on
courts-martial Another complaint is
that there is a lack of uniformity
among courts in deciding degrees of
punishment for similar offenses.
The reform committee named by
Secretary Patterson is of such a
caliber as to insure public confidence
in its findings. The chairman, Dean
Arthur T. Vanderbilt of New York
University School of Law, and the
secretary. Judge Alexander Holtzoff
Of che Federal District Court here,
serYed in like capacities on the COM
mittee which recently revised the
Federal criminal code. The studies
leading to modernizing of Federal
criminal procedure required five
years. While the revision of military
court procedure should not take that
long the subject is so complex that
an early report by the committee
cannot reasonably be expected. And
the matter is so important that hasty
consideration would be out of order,
anyway.
Evening star., 1946-03-27
Letters to The Star
Mr.. Mclean Corrects Report
That He Is Leaving Brookland

To the Editor Of The Star:
In your issue OF March %, your re-
porter gave very fair and interesting
, account of the proceedings of the
Brookland Citizens Association held the
night before, at which resigned as
president of said association after many
years service.
However, there were two inaccuracies
in the article, for which I partially was
responsible by not making my state
ments clear. 1t was stated that the
association requested the National Cap
ital Park and Planning Commission to
select definite site for the proposed
branch library for the Brookland vicin-
ity. I made the motion referred to and
what stated was that the said COM
mission at one time had recommended
site near the Turkey Thicket play
grounds and We requested that the
proper authorities definitely select
site for the library, for the purchase of
which small sum had been appro-
priated.
It Is my understanding that the Board
of Library Trustees selects such sites
and that the Assistant Engineer Com
missioner purchases them. OF course,
the National Park and Planning Com
mission is deeply interested in such i'm
provements and its recommendation
are appreciated and given full con-
sideration.
Another statement in the report of
the meeting said that I resigned "be-
cause personal business would take him
out of the city" A number of my friends
understood this to mean that I was
moving away from the city and have
telephoned about it. What I said was
that the serious illness of relatives in
Texas might cause me to be called away
at any time for long period. I also
stated that I thought a younger and
more vigorous person should take over.
I am in business in Brookland in a
small way, having lived there SO years,
and have no intention of leaving per-
manently.
Will you permit me, Mr.. Editor, to
thank The Star for its unfailing cour-
tesy in sending reporter to practically
every meeting Of our association and
giving us fair and generous report for
the Is years that I was president? No
other paper in the city did this much
for us, and we appreciate the service
rendered. MARVIN M. MCLEAN.
Evening star., 1946-03-27
More on Nylon Shortage

To the Editor Of The Star:
The large and meek majority bow
down to high authority. In fact, there's
little We can say. We're not so sold on
nylon-just any sock to pile on would
send us off rejoicing on our way. But
some young man despotic Cor is he just
neuroticO sends out his Nero-like de-
cree. The socks we like the best-those
that have stood up to test-are just
the ones that never more can be. Just
dollar and cent they cost, but now
those socks to us are lost. Our long
time friends cannot be had. We pay
a higher price for some just not so very
nice and now you know why we are
boiling mad. just give us back the hose
we love and women will not push and
shove. NOT RAY EVERETT.
Evening star., 1946-03-27
River ofLioht

Across the sky from east to vest,
With hurrying current and toanai,o crest.
A riper filled NTH luminous liqht >
Is fo,uing so ,Dhite, so Uhite. 2.
A,ray to the north, to the south so far.
The riuer s1ings to the polar star:
1t marks the seasons upon the sky
For men to plant and harvest by.
-
Gahleo sat By this Riuer of LIGHT
And there in the hush of the nebulous
night
He fingered the ,oater cluster-lit:
He pulled out a star and stared at II.
ROSE MYRA PHILLIPS.
Evening star., 1946-03-27
TucticuI Error

From the Omaha World-Herald
Lone Star veterans are still indignant
at Mark Clark for ordering their divi-
sion across the Rapido. Maybe it was
all mistake, getting United States gen.
erals into the war on the side of Texas
Evening star., 1946-03-31

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Evening star., 1946-03-31

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No other shampoo leaves your hair
so lustrous, yet SO easy to manage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
S.J.Homyok
 Torrington, Cycle Victim
Driver Escapes Death as Machine Leaves Highway

Toriington, April 5-Stephen J. Homyak, 33. of 25 Donahue Place, was fatally injured early yesterday morning when the motorcycle on which he was a passenger left the Highway near Burlington Inn in Burlington. Floyd Bunnell, 37, of RED 2, driver, is l patient at Char lotte HungerGo!d Hospital where he is being treated for a fractured leg and back injuries State Policeman Marcel Simon of the Hartford Bar racks is conducting the investiga- ton.
 Homyak had lived in Torrington for the past 2l years and was em- ployed at the American Brass Com pany. He was a member of the Tor lington Aerie of Eagles. He leaves his wife, Wilhelmina Refs Homyak; a daughter, Arlene; his parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Homyak; and a brother. Robert Homyak, all of Torringtnn; ana four sisters, Mrz Michael Sisko and Mrs. Victor Metager of Torrington, Mrs. Charles Gruber of Newark, N. J., and Mrs Louis Pasqualucci of Unionville.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow at S:l5 a. m. at the Gleeson Mortu- ary and at g o'clock at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in new St. Francis cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
TlUo More Factories Here AUert Strikes
 Wage Adjustments Officially
 Announced by Manufacturers
 Foundry, Waterbury Buckle Company

Wage increases of 1-2 cents an hour across the board were won by employees of two more local fac- tories today. A strike scheduled to start this morning at Manufactur- CTS Foundry Company was averted when the management agreed to grant the increase without attached conditions. Union employees of ttie Waterbury Buckle Company ratified an agreement providing for an IS l-2 cent boost to become effec- tive April IS.
 A new wage offer has been made by the Plume & Atwood Manutac- turing Company, of Waterbury and Thomaston, 1t was disclosed by Ovide Garceau, international rep resentative for the CIO. Mine, Mill & Smelter Workers Union. Company and union negotiators were to discuss the new offer at a conference today,
 Business Agent Joseph McEVoy Of Local 25l said the strike against Manufacturers Foundry was called off when the company agreed to grant the increase without making
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05

came to this counAry 70 years ego. He was last emraoyed by the Town of Watertown.
 He is survived by his wife Eve (Brellis) Olson.
 Funeral services will take place tomorrow at 3 p. m. from the De- hngs Funeral Home at 17 Congress Avenue. Burial will be in the New Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today be- tween 2 to 9 p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Virginia Irv- ing (Herr) Grosser of East Green wich, R. T., was held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street with The Rev. Patrick Mccarthy offlci- ating at the services. Burial was in new St. Brigid's Cemetery, in Cheshire. Bearers were Donald Fink, Nicholi T1nmenes, John Herr, Frederick Herr, Arthur Sullivan, David smith, Joseph 1baska and Robert Pierson. A solnlen high Mass of requiem was celebrated yesterday morning At Our Lady of Mercy church in East Greenwich, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05

it subject to approval by the Wage Stabilization Board. This stipula- tion sought 'by the company had blocked earlier agreement. The raise will benefit more than 16O workers.
 The agreement with the Buckle Company provides, in addition to the wage increase, for a hiring rate of 70 cents an hour, and an hourly minimum of 73 l-2 cents. McEvoy said the increase will benefit about 300 workers.
 Union negotiations with Plume & Atwood center in large part about the effective date for an increase of IS 1-2 cents The concerns s Waterbury and Thomaston plants each employ over 250 persons.
 A conference scheduled for yes- terday between union negotiators and officials of the Benrus Watch Company was postponed. Parleys will be resumed next week.
 Scheduled for next Wednesday is a meeting of union committee with the A. H. Wells & Company management. Union claims to bar gaining rights for several mainte- nance employees will be aired before H, E. Knowlton examiner for the Boston office of the National Labor Relations Board. Wage and other contract issues will be discussed with U $. Conciliator John Higgins of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
Former Bank
 EmPIoye Dies AtHomeHere
Rites Tomorrow for Joel E, lIekarson

Joel E. Dickerman, S4, died sud- denly late yesterday afternoon at his Al Prospect Street apartment MT, Dickerman was former custo- dian of the safety deposit depart ment of the Citizens and Manufac- turers bank. He had been employed at the bank for 28 years until his retirement in December, 1914. He entered the banking field in Water bury in 1917 as loans and discount teller at the old Manufacturers Ma tional Bank. Tn 1922 he became cus- todian of the safety deposits when the Citizens and Manufacturers banks merged and occupied the building on Leavenworth Street.
 MT. Dickerman, the son of the late Albert and Jeanette Andrews Dick erman, was born in Winsted and educated in the public schools of that city. He came to Waterbury at the age of 2l to work for w. O. Gil- bert, a stationery printer and book binder. He became Yankee peddlar and went from central to eastern Connecticut sel;lng ledgers, journals, writing pens, ruled forms and sta- tionary to banks, offices and textile mills. Tn those days he travelled by horse and buggy and peddled from town to town.
 MT. Dickerman attended the Sec ond Congregational Church and was a member of the Continental Lodge, AT and AM No. 76, and a member of the American Revolution.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada B. Langdon Dickerman; a step- son, w. E. Langdon, Washington, D. C.; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Wendell P. Vaill, 328 Pennington Avenue.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow at 2 D. m. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue, with Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pas tor of the Second Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will be in Central Burial Ground, Hamden. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from to g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05

lovely operatic arlas for coloratura voice, namely the Waltz Song from "Romso and Juliet by Gounod, "Je veux vivre dans le Revre" which was done lightly and expert ly, and the equally charming "Je suis Titania' from Thomas opera "Mignon." Her scene from Mig non" might have been on the opera stage so much in action, dynamies and coloratura work went into the singing In both arias the orcheS- tra gave Miss Benzsll excellent support Her voice has fullnesS and character, and she has the dra- matic instinct of actually present. ing a scene in the circumscribed space of the concert stage.
 Miss Benzell'S efforts were greet cd with a deafening applause. She sang in addition the RoSalinda number which sine dedicated to the Honorable John s. Monagan, who was in the audience. And she also sang Musetta's Waltz from Puc- cini's La Boheme" Mrs. Ste phen Bergin, orchestra pianist, &C., companied her in the last named song. Which brings us to the end of a very special event in the mu- sical history of the city, and hopes for continued orchestral success next SeaSon.-M, M,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
Negro Health Week Concludes

Observance of Negro Health Week will be concluded at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House tonight with talks by pr. Edward J. God frey, city health officer, and pr. Henry P. Talbot of the State De. partment of Health.
 The program will start at 7:30 with a moving picture, K Marks the Spot. Songs will be offered by the Gospel Light quartet. A box ing exhibition will be presented by Edward Wiggins, Joseph Delgado, Sylvester Harvey, and Charles Cat ling. Lilbert Ward will preside at the program
 Women of the study club, meet ing yesterday afternoon, heard a talk by Mrs. Francis Parker, of the Waterbury Visiting Nurse As- Sociation. Miss Elizabeth Roscoe presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
EIks Conduct InstoIIotion Ceremonies
 Thomas E. BFOphy ,x.
 Takes Office as
 Exalted Ruler

Installation ceremonies for Thom- as E. Brophy as Exalted ruler and l2 other officers of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks, took place last night at the lodge rooms on West Main Street. The officers, selected at a March 2l meeting, were installed by Naugatuck's past exalted ruler, John F. McGroary and 8 brother of MT. Brophy's.
 Mir Brophy succeeded Prank J Monaghan as exalted ruler.
 Other installations included:
 Francis Mulligan, leading knight; Alderman Harold Ashley, loyal knight; Maurice Griffin, featuring knight; Dr. M. A. O'Hara, sec retary; William F. Pollard, treas urer;. Thomas J. Flanagan, trus- tee for five years, and James Phelan, tiler.
 MT Brophy was also named dele gate to the grand lodge convention and MT. Monaghan, alternate.
 Appointive officers installed last night include; Richard Lawlor, as the new esquire; Charles K. Ahearn, chaplain; Eugene T. Oviatt, organist, and John Scaddex, inner guard Oviatt begins his thir- ty-second year as organist for the local lodge. Lawlor, wno is now in line for the post of exalted ruler, is an employe of the Waterbury post office.
 Following service of one year as chairman of the board of trustees, MT. Flanagan was last night suc- ceeded by Past Exalted Ruler Harry x. Cashin.
 John R. Holian, chairman of the arrangements committee, provided a New England boiled dinner to members following the business ses- sion. Entertainment was furnished by Cliff McHale and a cast of vaudeville performers.
 MT. Holian was assisted by Thomas Bywater, Francis Mulligan and Den his Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
Pedestrian Deaths H0Ue Decreased

A decrease of 22-percent in pe- destrian deaths over the same peril cd in l945 was revealed in a re- port made public today by the Highway Safety Commission of tie State Motor Vehicle Department. The report shows 8 reduction of eight deaths over the first quarter period for last year and a decrease Of nine percent over the same peri cd for overall fatalities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
Police Awoiting Fur Piece Ouner

An apparently valuable fur neck piece, brown in color but of un- known vintage, awaits the owner who may have the same by calling at Police Headquarters. Desk off, cer Sgt. Edward Ashton said the fur was discovered about a. m. by Patrolman Edward Hurley as he made his rounds on Center Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
Victor A. Hedberg
 Re.ELecfed Direcfor

Reelected as director of the Ma tional Screw Machine Produc s Association at 8 meeting last week in Washington D.. O., was Victor A. Hedberg. MT. Hedberg is sales manager of the Scovill Manufac- turing Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
OBITUARY

BREDEL Mrs. Joseph B. Bre- del, 8, of Los Angeles, died two weeks ago in Los Angeles. Mrs. Bre- del, daughter of MT, and Mrs. Will liam M. Lathrop of Los Angeles, formerly of this city, had been i'll since September. Her father was editor of the Waterbury Republican from 1901 1909 and her mother was the former Miss Julia Becker of this city. Shortly after the Lathrops were married they moved to Cali fornia where twins, boy and a girl were born to them. The boy died about ten years ago.
 Mrs. Bredel leaves besides her husband, two little girls, aged five and two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
Edward Cooper Seekinq Divorce

For the first time in many weeks, the short Friday calendar session of Superior Court will not be crowded with divorce actions. Only three umcontested suits have been scheduled for hearings before Judge Edward J. Quinlan in the court to- morrow.
 They are: Edward J. Cooper against Helen Rose April Cooper, Helen Fischer against Edward Rus sel Fischer, and Lillian Rose Warm ham against Harold David Warn ham.
 
 Normal weather" is only a man made standard usually an average over arbitrary periods of about 35 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
N. Y. INS. STOCKS

MARKET QUOTATIONS
 Furnished by EISELE & KING LIBAIRE STOUT & co. 6S Center St. - Phone 4-3l8l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05

ANA@ . ANSA~ANANA Ss
 Rev, Robert J. Chagnon of the Blessed Sacrament will supervise registration Of members in the newly formed Catholic Boys Brigade in the church basement tonight. Father Chagnon was re- gently selected clerical com mander of the group. The brigade has been formed as an aid in pre- venting juvenile delinquency. Boys who will be ten years of age on January 1, l947 are eligible to join the group. The local brigade will be broken down into gram mar and high school groups. Registration will be held from 6:45 to g p. m. tonight. Edward Imbert is lay commander for the Boys Brigade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05

OLSON-Tn this city. April 9th, oskar olson, of 50 Railroad Hili Street. Funeral tomorrow, at 2:OO D. m., from DCliniks Funeral Home. 17 Congress Avenue. Burial in New Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05

WI VI SOC' OOIAIl . GpLSSOpdl S4Aul SAi, officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Bearers were Edward Brownell, John O'Brien, Sr, John O'Brien, Jr., and George Keuhner.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Dillon, widow of William Dillon, 86 Ma cauley Avenue, will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, tomorrow morn ing at 8:l5 to SS. Peter 6; Pauls Church where solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9. Burial will be in new St. Joseph'S cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 D, m.
 The funeral of Felix Joseph Le- boeuf of 59 Falls Avenue. Oakville was held this morning at 8:l5 from the Belleyille Funeral Home, 68 East Clay Street to St. Mary Mag dalene Church in Oakville, where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock by the Rev Thomas B. McCreary, assisted by the Rev. Gerald Catcher, deacon and the Rev. William A. Dolan. sub- deacon. Pail bearers were David Cronan. Albert Bellotti, Edward H, Coon, Sr., Edward II. Coon, Jr, Charles Coon, Charles Coon, all members of the Brick-Masons union Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery with Father McCreary officiating.
 Death due to natural causes was given today by Medical Examiner pr. Edward H. irschbaum for the demise of 70-year-old Oscar Olson of 50 Railroad Hill Street, who died at his home here this morning
 MT. Olson was born in Yampt- land, Sweden, May 16, 1875. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05

SCHETTHE anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated to- morrow morning at S:00 o'clock, at the St. Mary's Church. Union
 City, for the repose of the soul
 of the late Mrs. Christine Schelthe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy (Northrop) Verrier, wife of George Verrier, 79 Dikeman Street, was held this afternoon at ? at the AL derson Funeral Home, 70 central Avenue, Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rec tor of St. Johns Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Bearers were Edward Brownell, John O'Brien, Sr, John O'Brien, Jr, and George Keuhner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05

SWANSON-Neil Swanson, 30. of Wallins Hill. Winsted, died at Litch- field County Hosltal yesterday morning after Q brief illness.
 He was born in Sweden March 24, 1866, and came to this country 55 years ago.
 MT. Swanson had been resident of the community for the past 46 years, residing at his late home during those years. He had been employed by the William L. Gilbert Clock Corp, and was charter member of the Swedish lodge in Torrington.
 He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mason Hale of Colebrook, Mrs. Henry Duster and Misses Jean and Florence Swanson all of Winsted; four sons, George, Harold, Arthur and Oscar Swanson, all of Winsted; {; one sister, Mrs. Anna Anderson of this city, and 10 grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held at Holabird Avenue. Winsted, Saturday at 3 D. m. with Rev. Herbert E, Brockner of the First Congregational Church officiating. 1nterment will take place ip the Forest View Gem etery. The funeral home will be open Friday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
DIED

DICkERMAN- this city, April 4th, 194G, Joel E. Dickerman, of fl Prospect Street.
 Funeral tomorrow at 2:00 D. m., from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue. Burial in Central Burial Ground, Hamden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-05
MASSES

DINEEN --. Months mind solemn Saturday morning. at 7:3O o'clock, at the St. Patricks Church, for the repose of the soul of the late James Dincen.