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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20
RumOrs QueHed
~ Runnors Quelled
 Ger711ars i11 British Zone Expected Ne1D War With Russia

t Editors Note-The following
 1s thesthird and last in a series
 of dispatches by United Press
 staff correspondent Charles Ar
 not based on a 2,000-mile tour
 of the British occupation zone . In Germany, Behind the Silk
 en Curtain"
 By CHARLES ARNOT
 Bad Oyenhausen, June 20-CUP) British occupation authorities are annoyed and amazed as charges that they have been concealing German armed forces Behind g Silken Curtain in the Western Reich.
 In contrast the charges brought rejoicing to the Germans when they heard of them-and the news spread Swiftly-because they felt that s new war against Russia was in sight.
 Rumors of the charges spread throughout the British zone ana sorne of the former German soldiers in work groups asked British troops when they would be "issued brltlSii uniforms and weapons:
 Appear Skeptical .. When they were told they would never get them they looked sXep- tical.
 British soldiers told me that they noticed that the Germans saluteo '. more smartly after they heard the story and many villagers spread stories that the 1000 Germans m work groups were actually being re- tained to fight the Russians. :,
 Some British sources suggested that the ease with which the ru- Knors spread were believed was que Ao the presence of military sprN within the work groups and the failure of British authorities to pro- mote an active re-education pro gram among the former German troops.
 However, the British have made repeated efforts to halt talk of new war with Russia as well as to stifle anti-Russian propaganda.
 Curtain F1imsy
 My trip into the British zone demonstrated the f1imsineSs of the so-called 'Silken Curtain" The only formality about entering the zone was to apply for travel orders. This took five minutes on the tele- phone and the orders came through in 24 hours with no questions asked.
 In two weeks in the zone I was never asked to produce my orders. When I told British authorities that I proposed to search" the zone for German military forces was told very warmly that 'it is good of you to come and see for yourself we cannot understand this propaganda" In interviews with British officers | every question asked was answered | and I was provided with lists of work group camps so could in- spect them myself without Brit lsh escort.
 I found no German military forc- eS in the area - only the 07,0OO | work group members and 38,500 German civilian police who wear blue and green uniforms with in- tgnia.
 Organization Outlined
 The work groups were built up be asking German prisoners of war to volunteer for service. There are 325 work group units, including 30,000 14,000 engineers, 1900 mine removers, 12,0OO transport workers, 2,2O0 signalmen, 400 police md HOO administrative workers. The work group camps are self iiciplined and self-contained. Each 1as its own cooks and tailors, it's ,wh doctor and cobbler. There are ;wo German officers for each 25O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20
Men s Suits Output Logs

Washington, June 20-(UP)-A Civilian Production Administration spokesman said today that the clothing industry probably will fail to meet a Govenlment-e established goal of 100000 mems suits this year. I.
 During the past six months about Il 100000 mems suits have been produced. The CPA goal for July August and September is 6,50O,00O suits.
 Tlc clothing industry expects to produce from 21,000, 900 to 24,OO0, 900 suits this year-about half present demands.
 To bolster the governments cloth ing program, CPA and the War As- sets Administration have worked out program to channel 7,60O,OO yards of woolen, worsted, and cot- ten fabric into production of 1000 = 900 mems suits and several thou sand overcoats. The suits and over- coats probably will reach retail mar kets this Fall.
 The Government expects that it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20
By DREW PRARsoN

Washington, June 20: The top secret memorandum which Gen. Carlos Won Der Becke, Argen- tine ex-Chief of Staff, handed Gen. Eisenhower during their re- cent talk was really an eye-open- CT. Aside from listing the arms which that country would like to buy here, it proposed that the United States make Argentina the Arsenal of Latin America"
 President Peron based this as- founding suggestion on the argu- ment that, in case of a new war the U. s. would need an auxiliary source of armament production. Argentina, he claimed, has 50 percent of all Latin Americas in- dustrial capacity and could quick ly convert to the output of war materials. Most of the memoran- will take a year for the clothing industry to satisfy demands for mems suits although production al- ready has reached pre-war levels.
 A shortage of rayon for lining and cotton for pocketing is holding up some production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20

CfaSter than Sound) speeds con- trary to assertions that only the Navy'S ram-jet engine or rockets would be powerful enough for such speeds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20

and gas turbine-jet planes at speeds over that figure.
 5. The gas turbine-jet engine will propel aircraft at supersonic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20

drive the piston engine out al- together" Gas turbine-propeller driven planes will be used at speeds under 45O miles an hour
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Sub-Regional Office
 For Veterans Planned
Vocational Rehabilitation of Former G.I.'s To Be Speeded Up; Scope of
 Plans Depend Upon Available Space

Expansion of the present office of the Veterans Administration here will depend upon the amount of space available, John Connors deputy administrator for Connec- ticut, said this noon. The Advisory Center here will be enlarged to a sub-regional office so that service for the serviceman can be admins tered with the least possible delay. A great deal of red tape will be eliminated by handling the prob lems of veterans m Waterbury di- rectly, he said.
 Vocational advisors will be the first to set up here when the office space becomes available, Connors said. They will handle the work of the rehabilitation division of the administration. It Is also planned to establish 8 medical center hare so that disabled veterans can be examined and have pensions ap- proved with less delay. Future plans of the Veterans Administration office in Waterbury for the collec- tion of National Life Insurance also include setting up 8 finance premiums. The finance office would also handle pay vouchers covering schools, Connors added.
 The government requires approxi- mately 10000 square feet gross, 15,- 900 square feet, net of office space here, H. Michael Fitzgerald, dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10

trict manager of the Federal Works Agency, Public Buildings Admins tration, announced. He is now con- tacting real estate agents in the city to obtain the space for the VA. Oc- cupancy will be for 8 period of seven to 15 years, Fitzgerald said with the offices opening as soon as possible. Bids are now being re- ceived for the space.
 Central Location Desired
 In order to adequately serve the veterans and particularly the dis abled veterans, it is desirable that the space be centrally located. Fitz- gerald explained that in the past offices have been established in for emer homes, factories, schools, churches, bowling alleys, assembly halls and other recreational areas.
 Deputy Administrator Connors disclosed that the staff to be en- ployed at the new office will not be large. Even if medical finance of- fees are set up, a total of less than 50 persons would be employed here. At present the VA employs 10 peo- pie at the Veterans Advisory Gen. ter.
 Complete plans for the expansion of the present office here are not developed. They are limited by the amount of space that will become available. Establishing a sub-re- gional office here is part of the plan of the VA to decentralize its work and give quicker service to the vet eranS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
JuryHeors Evidence in Appeal Case
 WiII Of Mrs. Sarah
 J. Clark Basis of
 Contention

Trial opened yesterday afternoon before Superior Court Judge 3d. ward J. Quinlan and jury of seven women and five men, and was scheduled to continue Tuesday, in the probate appeal involving the will of Mrs. Sarah J. Clark, Cath erine Avenue resident who died Aug. 15.
 Appellants, all cousins of Mrs. Clark, are Elizabeth Poaurd, Ro- bert J. Callahan, and Jeannette Slade, all of Waterville, Sarah Howard of Waterbury, and William Welch of New Haven.
 According to the terms of the will, the bulk of the estate was left for Mrs. Helen M. Crichton, who served as housekeeper for Mrs. Clark. A former Sunday school pu- pill, Helen L. Stoddard of Water bury, also was named as a main beneficiary.
 Property at g South Elm Street was left for Mrs. Poaurd, George Callahan (who died in 194O), and Jeannette Slade, according to the WAAA' 4>uAAAS I41C L1S6Al1lS O11 huIllSs sion of the will, conducted here in November, the cousins claimed Mrs. Clark did not have testamentary capacity, and cited her inclusion of the deceased cousin in the will, which was drawn up last July.
 Property at 1921 Catherine Ave- nue was left to Helen Stoddard and Ruth N. Hill of Waterbury, while the residence at N-29 Catherine Avenue was left for the house. keeper. Jewelry was specified for Mrs. Crichton, Miss Stoddard, and also Marion Green of Waterbury. A bequest of $500 was made to the Riverside Cemetery Association. The will specified that the residue was to go to Mrs. Crichton.
 The cousins charge that undue influence was used over Mrs. Clark by Miss Stoddard, Mrs. Crichton, and also by Miss Mary E. Horsley, assistant trust officer of the Water bury Trust Company who drew up the will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10

convention of the K. of c. was held here in 1895. About 150 representa- tives of the various subordinate councils of the state will be in at tendance, registering Sunday at The Elton, official headquarters.
 Grand Knight Thomas E. Bane will preside Saturday evening, May IS, at the exemplification of the first and second degrees ceremon- ies to be held in Wilby High School gymnasium The exemplif1 if1cation a traditional feature of a convention session will be the occasion for the Knights of Columbus of Waterbury honoring one of its veteran officers. A class of 100 candidates will be known as 'SThe Mortimer J. Connor Class" honoring the financial sec- retary of the council. MT. Connor has held the position for 8 term of 27 years.
 State Officials Coming
 The exemplifcation of the third degree will take place in the Wilby gymnasium Sunday afternoon, May 18th. A large gathering of state officials and delegates will be in evidence.
 Following the ritualiastic cere- monies the visiting .dignitaries of the ordered and the candidates will be the guests of Sheridan Council at an informal reception and dinner at The Elton. In connection with the latter event Grand Knight Bane has formally announced that the principal speaker will be Rev Edward Lodge Curran of Brooklyn, N. r., internationally known writer and lecturer. Father Curran has spoken here on three previous oc- casions and always to 6 capacity audience.
 Dr. John D. Freney, lecturer of Sheridan Council, will officiate as itoastmaster. Other speakers of the evening will be Supreme Master William J. Mulligan of the Fourth Degree, from Hartford; Hon. Will liam J. Shea of Manchester, past state deputy; Rt. Rev. Leo Finn, Of Bridgeport, native of Waterbury, supreme chaplain of the order; Frank Mulcahy, of Hartford, state master of the fourth degree. MT. Connor will occupy a place of honor at the guest table.
 Reception, Banquet Planned
 Monday afternoon following ad- journment of the convention the delegates will be the guests of the council at @ reception. A banquet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
BROOKLYN
Holy Name Society Arranging Services
Annual Communion Breakfast
 To Be Held June 9; Committee Reports On Plans for Dance Tomorrow Night

Plans for their annual Commu- nion breakfast were completed by members of the St. Joseph's Holy Name Society at a recent meeting at the clubrooms. The event will be held June g at the St. Joseph's School auditorium, following the 8 o'clock Mass.
 Rev. Bronis Benesevich, honorary member of the society of St. An- drew's parish in New Britain, will be guest speaker. Boys in the graduating class of St. Joseph's School will be accepted as new members
 Members in charge of arrange ments are Edward Augustauskas, Joseph Valunas and George Kalvai- tis.
 The society also made final plans for the dance which will be held in the auditorium tomorrow night from to 12. Artie Gal and his orchestra will provide music. Tne committee in charge includes Peter Stasiunas, Felix Vitkauskas and George Kalvaitis.
 Plans for June outing were dis cussed. Benny AnauskaS is chair man of the arrangements commit tee. Assisting him are Joseph Greblunas, Robert Farr, Teddy Mar tinkas and Al Stasonis.
 Al and Joseph Greblunas are ar- ranging ping pong tournament f1nal plans will be announced next week. The Holy Name society will also play a game of soft ball with the Holy Name Society of St. An drews Parish of New Britain. in the near future.
 RehearSalS For Coronation
 The Children of Mary Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, held rehearsal Wednesday night for the Coronation exercises, which will be held May 19 at p. m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Rev. Austin Saunders directed the re- hearsal. Further rehearsals will be held May IS and IT in the church. over 70 members are expected to attend the coronation and about 9 new members will be accepted.
 Judith Knott, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Knott of Park Place was a guest of honor at a birthday party Wednesday night at the home Of her parents, on her first birthday.
 Guests present were: CheryI-Alli- son Madeux, Gary Joseph Mcclure, Bruce Anthony Sanford, John Ken meth Knott, Patricia Cherry, Mrs. Armand Madeux, Joseph Cherry, Mrs. Lillian Sanford and Mrs. Fran cis Mcclure.
 pr. and Mrs. Stasys Sapranas of Poplar Street were recent guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Barkal of PoQuonock. Dr. and Mrs. Sapranas also visited friends in Feeding Hills, Mass.
 Miss Agnes zickus of Edward Street celebrated her birthday We'd nesday.
 The weekly dance will be held at 10S Green Street Hall tonight at 8 o'clock. Victor .Zembruski and his orchestra will provide music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Lecturer

Lecturer
 will terminate the round of festtW- ties planned.
 Members of the general conven- ton committee include: Michael Conlon, Faithful Navigator of Bis hop ORielly Assembly, Fourth De- gree, and Deputy Grand Knight Edward D. Bergin, co-vice chair men; Grand Knight Bane, Rocco Mara in charge of entertainment;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Retail Stores toCIose On Mondays
 Merchants Bureau : Makes Summer
 Schedule Suggestion

Waterbury retail store owners have been urged to close each Mon- day from July 8 to Labor Day, Sept. Q, it was announced today by Frank Green executive secretary of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce.
 The recommendation is among others drawn up at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Merchants Bureau held Monday May 6.
 Taking note of the acute parking situation in Waterbury the commit tee recommended that Chairman Ralph H. Paine appoint 6 special committee to cooperate with the parking committee of the Chamber and the parking committee of the City Plan Commission. It was also noted that @ survey is already un- derway as to possible sites for off street parking lots and open-ai1 garages. Central district parking, the committee noted, has already reached full capacity. The commit tee welcomes all suggestions to help offset this community problem.
 Appointed Monday was nom- mating committee to submit names of officers and members of the Ex- ecutive Committee to serve from June l, 1946 to May 31, 1947. The committee appointed consists of Ed ward J. Fitzgerald, Harry Liebeskind and Charles H. Melville.
 The committee also urges all local retailers make every effort to em- ploy local war veterans now seeking employment in the retail field. All vacancies should be filed with the United States Employment Office, 123 Bank Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Financial Secretary

&uAucAaA SecrSt8Ey
 Ceded by pontif1cai high Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception, with Most Rev. Henry J. O,BTien, bishop of the Hartford diocese, officiating as celebrant.
 Hon. Thomas J. Malloy, judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Hart ford, will preside at the opening session of the first postwar gath ering of delegates from all sections of Connecticut. The city's official greeting will be extended by Mayor John s. Monagan. The last state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Mothers Dov
 Boosts Sales

Florists and other merchants noted an upswing in their business today as the city prepared for ob- servances of Mothers Day on Sum day.
 Greeting cards for the occasion were much in demand at stationary and gift shops, as well as in the card departments of larger stores. Florists are ready for one of their busiest days of the year tomorrow
 In the city'S Catholic churches, dozens of parish societies and other organizations will receive Holy Com munion on Mothers Day. Several Communion Breakfasts are planned.
 Mother" will be the theme of sermons in many of the local churches of all denominations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Benrus Unit VotesMondav

The Benrus Watch Company unit of Local 251, CI.O. Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers Union, vii vote Monday night on wage proposal advanced by the management. The unit will meet in Garden Hall at P. M. Monday.
 During two months of negotia- tions the union sought wage boost of IS 1-2 cents an hour for all em- ployes. A company offer of IS per cent was turned down by the union. but negotiations were resumed. The last union-management conference was held Wednesday.
 A management-union contract signed last September contained a provision authorizing reopening ot the wage question after the pay scale in the area had increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Plans To Establish Picket Lines
 .RIsdon Company
 Elnployes Complete
 Strike Arrangements

Union employees of the Risdon Manufacturing Company will meet in Garden Hall at II A. M. Sunday to make final preparations for the strike scheduled to go into effect at 6 A. M. Monday. Picket lines will operate at entrances to the firms Waterbury and Naugatuck plants as the strike starts.
 The strike strategy committee of the Risdod unit of Local 251, C.I.O. Mine; Mill and Shelter Workers Union, met last night at the union $ new headquarters in the Garden Building on East Main Street.
 International Repres e mt tative Ovide Garceau has been seeking to have the U. s. Consolidation Serv- ice make a final effort at settlement before the strike date.
 The union and the RiSdon man. agement, though reaching wage agreement last winter, have made virtually no progress toward settl- ing other terms of the contract. The union seeks 8 clause providing arbitration of grievances. Other is- sues are union security, layof mo- ticeS, and seniority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Stolen Clothing Returned

Womens clothing, valued at $25 and stolen several days ago from the clothesrine of Mrs. J. Besancon of 2533 East Main Street, were dis covered yesterday in woods near the woman's home. Mrs. Besancon told It. John Calvin and Detective James Stack that the clothes were torn to shredS.
 Police voiced the opinion that the clothes were stolen from the line in an act of vandalism by neighbor- hood children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Harriet Nash Talks On ChiLdren's Plnv

Methods of conducting children's play were discussed by Miss Har- riet Mach counselor on nursing school education for the State Board of Education, at meeting of the Child Study group at The Elton last night.
 Mrs. Nicholas Grosslman and Mrs Morris Stein, heads of the group announced that the speaker at the June meeting will be Dr. Louise Bates Ames of the Yale Clinic of Child Development.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Annual Cleanup Plans Discussed

A meeting of the Clean-Up con- mittee for Waterbury was held in the office of Mayor John s. Mon- agan at 11:3O today. The committee prepared plans for the annual clean up of the city which will include re- fuse dumping etc.
 Present were Chairman Dr. K. J. Godfrey, Frank Green, J. Warren Upson, Herbert Scott-Smith, Will liam J. Roach, police supt., Eugene Legge, fire marshal, Dr. John G. Gilmartin, school supt., Raymond Tanning and William T. Jebb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10

The rushing waters of a trout stream i'm the heart of the Lau- rentians, g few miles below Que bee City, hold no perils for this perfectly Outfitted WaItOnian of the fair sex. Local beauty Is not confined in these parts to the rolling hills of the ancient pre- Cambrian Uplift, nor is the handling of a hycasting rod pre- ficiently demonstrated solely by the skilled spOrtsmen who visit the Laurentians from all over America for the trout season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
K. ofC. PLan Three-day { Contention Program
Maor Degree Banquets, Pontifical Mass Among Highlights of State Council Session Here May 1920

!. HighIights of the three-day pro- 8ram arranged in connection with the annual convention of Connecti- But Council, Knights of Columbus, were announced here today by Past District Deputy William T. Earring
 lon, chairman of the general con-
 Fention committee. The convention proper will be held Monday, May Both, at The Elton. It will be pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Faithful Navigator

Thomas Long, banquet chairman; Edward Grove, chairman of ticket committee; Joseph Perry, chairman of reception committee; Bernard Erwin, chairman; Frank Cullen and Joseph Summa, hird Degree com mittee; Cornelius F. Maloney and Raymond J. Tanning, publicity com mittee.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-04-15
The Waning OPA

With wages rising right aad lett,
WIta ceilings beng removed IN some
instances and raised in others, and
Wlth a growing black market in
many commodities, together with an
increasing feeling that the situation
is already out Of hand, OPA Is grad
TALLY losing its grip on the price
situation and initiation is ginning on
us by leaps and bounds.
Opinion has been given of late
that even price advances viii not
solve the problem, but that labor
scarcity Is the bottleneck. Yet there
are men and Women without Jobs,
benefits are being passed out by the
government at the expense of tax
payers to maintain thousands IN
~Idleuess. and reconVersIon IN many
quarters has begged down. one is
moved to speculate that those who
are cIamorIng for elimination of
controls are not, IN some instances,
doing It III the interest of greater
production but rather higher prices
and bigger profits for themselves.
So far as food is concerned, one
factor that contributes as much as
anything else to that shortage is the
tremendous volume of supplies NOV
ing overseas for relief purposes. No
matter what prices might be for
those commodities, they would not
contribute to greater abundance,
There is only SO much food avail
able, and when this country is called
upon 10 feed the rest of the world
as well as itself it naturally follows
tnat there VIII no. be enough 70 20
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-04-15
Frances Bid

Even II a mission We're .-.ut 10y
the U4l-ea Nations ORGANISATION int.
Span To INVESTIGATE reports tina.
Nal.s are IA hiding there and TESTING
new weapons for auuthe. Uae. i'll
W0ulo be exceedingly easy fJl such
a group t. 90 into -sectas.au while
the inquiry were in progress. F5u
Franco to send an enIssalv before
the CNC council To make emphatic
denial would not. either. offer con-
vincIug evidence to dIsprovc acctsa-
tons that have been made.
Charges that PoIand's complaint
is part OF "cOntInuous attacks bv
international communism impress
us as much as what the Poles are
saying. Fer. after all. Poland is
wholly dominated by Soviet Russia.
as are numbers of other small ma