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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Court Rules Solicitation Misconduct
 Dismissed Poir
 Not Entitled
 To Compensation

Hartford, Dec. 18-(UP)-A de- oision of the State Supreme Court held today that two employees of the Bigelow Company, New Haven. who solicited union memberships on company time, ana without permis- sion of their employer, were guilty of "wilful misconduct" and were not entitled to unemployment compen- sation.
 The two men, Joseph Waselik and Pasuuale Cicarelli, were dis missed Sept. IT, l945 on grounds that they had spent about 20 min- utes that day soliciting other mem bers of the plant to join a union. Their application for unemployment benefits was upheld by an examiner, and the company appealed to the unemployment commissioner in the New Haven district, who reversed the decision. The employees then appealed, and the Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, upheld the commissioner.
 The higher court stated that each employe of the company had a handbook of information, issued by the concern and for which they signed a receipt. The handbook prohibited "the taking up of sub scriptions or solicitations on behalf of any organization" unless "au- thorized by the management"
 The court ruled that the miscon- duct, as charged by the company, was intentional rather than thoughtless or inadvertent. and so was deliberate" inasmuch as both of the workers were familiar with the provisions of the handbook.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Lido Theoter Booksopened ByMondomus
 StoekhoIder
 Granted Writ
 ln Court

Opening Of the books and flnan. clal records Of the Waterbury Amusement, Inc, Co John D, Blrlea Of Waterbury was ordered by Dupers for Court Judge Thomas E, Troiand today following q hearing on on ape Blrlca.
 sIrlca, owner Of Q one.ouarter in. tereBt ln the corporation which ops crates the Lido Theater on South Main Street, claimed today that there were iffegularItlea ln the management Of the theater.
 m granting the writ of inandamsas, t1e jurlst ruled chat the books may DC secured Jan. or thereafter for examination by Birlca and his ace eoufitHnt. He iB represented bv Ate torneys Edward Mascolo and Fran. cis D. Feeley.
 Says Funds Diverted
 birica claimed ifi court todav that Fred Qtiatrano, his brothersln. .law, had diverted funds of the corpofa . tlon for his own personal tise' fle enargeu that Quatfano had sold ad- missions to the theater without punching tickets and had accutntIs lated funds which did not show fin the records.
 slrica claimed that his brother. in-law and his brother, William Hirica, had joined fin purchasine A home In T'homastOn with corpora. ton funds. lie claimed Ouatrano bought a new car in iD42 under A priority rating for use by the firm, but used it for pleasure trips, one of which took him to Florida,
 It was charged further that Qua trano sold "blaok -fnarketed" cig. arets at the theater ct 02bO a car. ton during the shortage period and sold fivescent bars of candy for 10 cents after wrapping them in Cel- lophane. He said . license was obtained later and the cigarets were then sold ct i7 cents a pack.
 Sirica claimed that he com. plained many times about the con- duct Of the business and told the other stockholders that the theater would get bad name" but that the practices did not stop.
 Brought AagaiElst Trio
 Slrica testified further that the corporation bought 6 theater in Newington, but that he did not those in the proceeds.
 Sirica claimed the other stock holders refused to release e $500 mortgage and kept it on the books, although there was no monetary consideration involved.
 The mandamus proceedings were brought against Alvina Quatraro, the applicants sister, Fred ouat- rano. and William Sirica, all stock holders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
StomfordC Cop Admits Theft

Stamford, Dec. l6-(Up)-Stam- ford Policeman William Tynes, Jr., said by brother officers to have ad- mitted half dozen thefts over a period of several weeks, today was under arrest, charged with taking @ new automobile from the Redman Chevrolet Corporation last night.
 Tynes was arrested on his beat and charged with theft and break ing and entering. He was immedi. ately suspended from the force and released in the custody of his fa- ther. Detective Sgt. William Tynes.
 Police said the younger Tynes. on the force for Q year, admitted last nights theft and that of another car taken last week. Tynes said he borrowed the private car of another officer, according to police. and drove to the Redman Corporation. wearing his complete uniform ex- cept the hat.
 Two men driving by noticed the new car being driven from the showrooms had no markers. Their suspicious aroused, they followed the car for awhile and then re- ported the incident to police.
 Tynes allegedly admitted break ing into several places, reporting that he discovered the breaks when making his rounds. Police said he offered 10 explanation for his acc tieaa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Plans Line At Risdon
 Locals Co Send
 Representatives
 Fridcy Morning

C.1O. locals from ail over the State will be represented in the picket lines at the Rlsdon Manufac- turing Company Friday morning. The demonstration, arranged by the Connecticut Industrial Union coufi- eli, is being timed to mark the start of the fifth month of the strike.
 The augmented picket line Is in- tended to emphasize the solidarity of all CT.O. unions in Connecticut in support of the Risdon strikers Financial aid for the strike was voted at the recent annual conven. ton of the Connecticut C.I.O.
 C.T.O. Regional Director has asked all State afiiliates to be represented in the picket lines at the South Main Street plant Friday morning.
 The Risdon strike has been in progress since Aug. 20 and the plant has been picketed daily since that time. Management, refusing to recognize the union further as bar- gaining agent for the workers, said that Local 25l, Mine, Min and Shelter Workers Union CI.O., did not represent majority of the enl- ployes. Union charges of unfair lac bor practices by the company, filed soon after the start of the strike, are still before the regional once of the National Labor Relations Board at Boston.
 Strike incidents last month re- suited in six arrests. Three union members, fined in City Court, have appealed to the Common Pleas Court. 4 fourth union man was granted discharge. Also freed were a New Haven truck driver and a non-striking Risdon employe, who were arrested on charges of run. ming down union pickets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Jews,Arobs Oppose Split

Jerusalem, Dec. i6-(UP)-Reli- able sources predicted today that both Jews and Arabs would reject 6 British proposal to partition Jeru- salem into three zones as an ex- pertinent for the future partitioning of Palestine.
 Chief Justice Sir William Fitzger- aid of the Palestine Supreme Court proposed the Jerusalem plan, it was understood. and it was expected to be published within a few days.
 Jews were said to oppose it be- cause 1t does not envision sover- eign Jewish state. Arabs reported ly will reject the proposal because it implies the future partitioning of all Palestine"
 All members of the Arab Higher Committee reportedly have left for Egypt to confer with Haj Amin Fl Husseini, former grand multi of Jerusalem, concerning the need for immediate action" in the Holy Land.
 Palestine Jews, meanwhile, closed their shutters to celebrate their Feast of Light, for fear the candles might become targets if militant Jewish underground organizations began anti British attaclss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Chinese Reds Murder1,4OO

Shanghai, Dec. le - (UP) - The pro-Nationalist newspaper Shun Pao reported from Kalgan today that half the 2,S00 residents of Chungli were massacred by Com- munist troops who occupied the city briefly last week.
 The newspaper usually consider ed reliable, said 400 bodies had been recovered. Two hundred of the bodies were said to have been placed in the city's only Catholic church Chungh is 35 miles northeast of Kalgan.
 Shun Pao quoted it's 0algan cor- respondent as reporting that several thousand Communists began reign of terror in the city after over powering the small government gar-' rison.
 One Catholic priest was reported killed, and two foreign priests were said to have been beaten severely. .Shun Pao said the Communists in- stituted the terror campaign in re- prisal for civilians aiding in Ma. tionalist defense of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
10 Pupils Die in South Caroline
 Doctors FeoP
 Other Passengers
 Will Sueeumh

Newberry, s. C., Dec. lS-> (UP)-Eleven persons, inc cluding 10 high school stu dents, were killed today when a Southern Railroad train, speeding south to make up lost time, rammed into 8 crowded school bus at Q blind grade crossing near here.
 Most of the other passe1l- gers on the bus were injured and rushed to NeweeETy County Hospital. Doctors there said they feared some would die.
 Police said bodies of the students were scattered. for hundreds ok yards along the railroad right-ok- way. Others dangled fron the trains cow-catcher which ripped through the bus.
 The bus driver, Richard Sanders, 4l, of NcwberTy, was among the dead. He had picked up his regular load of pupils for the day and had started on the last Jap of his route to the consolidated hien school at Silverstreet, l2 miles from Newberry.
 The bus was cut in two when Southern Train No. lS, running late. roared into 1t.
 Police said the accident happened where a narrow, winding unpaved road crosses the single track of the Southern. There are banks on each side of the road, but they are fairly low.
 A State law requires that bus drivers bring their vehicles to q full stop, open the doors and put the gears in neutral when they come to a grade crossing.
 Police did not know whether Sanders followed these instructions on his last trip.
 w. J. Martin of the South Caxo- lima highway patrol, returning to town from SilverStreet, said bodies were scattered up and down those tracks for a thousand yards. It was the most awful sight I've ever seen. "
 The children were in their last week of school before the Christmas holidays and were making plans to exchange gifts with schoolmates as the bus wound along the country road to Silverstreet.
 As the county hospital, alDeadv lcrowded. received the aeza and an- jured, emergency calls went cut for help and for blood donors Many relatives and friends of the victims had hurried to the scene. but those who were left responded. Doctors asked for hot water bottles and extra blankets to combat shock.
 The train, enroute from 0Reen- vile to Charleston via Columbia. was due in Columbia-eO miles to the Southeast-about the time the accident occurred. No passengers on the train were injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
GuerriII0s Surrender InGreece
Toke Advantage of Amnesty Order; $50 Give Up

Athens, Dec. 1e-fUP)-Official Greek. sources reported today that more than 375 leftist guerrillas had taken advantage of q government amnesty offer and surrendered to authorities in Thessaly and Mace- donia in the last three days.
 A spokesman for the Greek army and Ministry of Public Order said the guerrillas reported pneumonia and hunger were expected to force more of them out of the mountains before the amnesty offer expires Dec. 8.
 One group of guerrillas surrender ed in southern Thessaly, the spokes- man said, and that area now is wholly controlled by government and rightist forces.
 Other scattered groups surrender ed in Northern and Western Mace- donia and Thrace. FoFty-five were reported to have given up yesterday at KiliIis, 25 miles north of Salonika.
 Although the amnesty offer for- nally expires Dec. %, planes of the Greek army in the last two days have dropped leaflets in Macedonia which extended the date to Dec. 31.
 Observers who visited the guerrilla areas recently said the diSsidents ape peared to be willing to surrender once they were convinced the gov- ernment actually would stand by the terms of the amnesty offer.
 Some holdouts were regarded as inevitable. Among them was expect ed to be guerrilla leaders with price on their heads who would face trial for specific crimes with heavy penalties likely.
 Some men who had surrendered were in Athens tails under exile ore ders. Government sources said large numbers were questioned and then released, with later trials depending ,n the conduct of the individuals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Father OShea
 Gains in Night

Definite improvement was Fe. ported today in the condition Of the Rev Francis N. o'Bhea, Permanent Rector of the church of the fmmaculae con- ceptlon, who ls a patient at s. Mary's Hospital, lie was report- cd to have spent a restful night but his condition is stiil regard. ed as serious,
 Father o'ehea was allowed visits by close relatives today. He was taken to the hospital after an attack Sunday night, and Is under the case of Dr. Andrew ]. Jackson,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18

1OolDah prayers 70 nA CAtdtn- pionship game.
 Valente said he was satisfied with the testimony of high ranking police officials, who said that an attempt to kill Paris probably would be made by other gamblers if he were freed on S28,500 bail.
 The release of the defendant may be fraught with great danger to himself" Valente said. He added that it might be prejudicial to the prosecution of the case.
 Reveals Telegram
 At the same time, Caesar Barra, attorney for Paris, revealed that he had received a mysterious telegram at his offices this morning which he read to the court.
 The telegram was signed by a person named Mcguire" who was not further identified.
 Wait for phone call, very im- portant," the telegram stated. T bought some pigskins for $5,000 from A.P. Would suggest you wait for call tomorrow so I can meet you somewhere in New York"
 T am mystified by this wire but am convinced it is either a hoax or a frameup," Barra said.
 Decipher Noae
 The initials in the telegram sug- gested the name of Alvin Paris" The only Mcguire who has had any connection with the case was Capt. Raymond Mcguire, ace detective who was instrumental in gaining a purposted confession from Paris.
 In that confession, which Paris has indicated he will repudiate. he implicated Merle Hapes, Giant full- back, as his contact in a plan to "fix" the result of last Sundays championship game which the Chi cago Bears won, 24 to IA. Obviously. Maguire would have had no motive m sending such telegram.
 Before Valente denied Paris his release on bail, defense counsel read an afhdavit from the mother of Paris. who asked that he be released in her custody.
 . The mother, Mrs. Sidney Paris. was said to have arrived in New York only recently and was de- scribed by an attorney who repre- sented her as "a very sick woman. ["
 Both Requests Denied
 She also filed a request to be al- lowed to take the stand to testify in behalf of her son.
 Valente denied both requests.
 T do not see why she should be subjected to this great mental strain" he said.
 It was revealed for the first time that the mysterious threat on Paris life was made in a telephone call received by Mcclure. This message. 1t was understood, warned that witnesses may be killed this very day if not protected.
 McGuife, according to Barra. was asked if the witnesses" included the defendant. Paris, and the anonymous caller replied. "yes."
 (Earlier story on football
 bribe case may be found on to-
 days sports pages.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
State SIeuths Foil to Find Clues toGirl
 Offieiols Admit
 Reaching Blank
 WoIl in Case

Bennington, Vt. Dec. le--(uP)--~ Authorities said today they had ex- amined every possible clue with no success in their search for Paula Welden and termed the disappear ance of the i8-year-old Bennington College art student the most sbak- fling case of its type in vermout's police history"
 Fear that the blonde, blue-eyea student from Stamford Conn. might have been buried under a landslide in an abandoned gravel pit only 400 yards from the exc1r- sive girls school campus was ellna~ mated yesterday after l4 hours uE digging with a steam shovel.
 We've followed up every posslble clue and lead" said States Atty. William Travers Jerome, Jr. There just doesn't seem any place to turn next"
 It. Robert Rundle and Dora sco- vile of the Connecticut State Police concurred. They had come here to take charge of the iuseski- gation at the request of Gov. Mor- timer R. Proctor of Vermont.
 'All we actually lnaow." said Rum de, "is that Miss Welden left the college Dec. 1 and hasn't been seen. apparently, since then. Her room mate says Miss Welden was going for a hike. Outside of that, we're frankly up against a blank walls
 Meanwhile. the s75 students of Bennington College prepared to abandon the search and return to their homes for the Christmas hoil- day. Most of them have participat- ed in frequent all-day searches along the frozen trails Of the near- by Green Mountains. The college will close Thursday and win not reopen until March 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Il Killed as Train Rams Crowded School Bus
TERRY BARES BILBO DEALS
Model Flights
 Blamed for Toll

Boston, Dec, ie--CUp)--The rising death toll from motor ve- hlcle accidents at night Is due to the use of Model T" street lighting in an age of speed, Q lighting company executive said today at a joint meeting of electric lighting organizations.
 Edgar B. Karns, street light- ing manager of the Westing- house Electric Corp, said the nations trafflc death rate has risen 3e percent over last years toll and added that co percent of the fatalities occurred at night when traffic is only oles third the daytime rate,
 "'T'he answer is simple, he said, men cannot see in the dark"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
UN BungIed FroncoOusteI Str0tegy
 British Modrid
 Corps Approached d
 Sponish Leaders

London, Dec. 1S-(UP)-- A government source said to- day that British diplomats in Madrid have been meeting leaders of Spanish political parties to explore the possi- bility of forming an interim coalition government to re- place Generalissimo Francis co Franco.
 The source said consulta- tions had been proceeding for considerable period' and at one time this year appeared hopeful.
 However, the informant said, a United Nations blast at Spain-pres sumably that of the Security Coun- cil last June-reversed the situation and gave Franco 8 new lease on life.
 LIN Action Strengthened
 The government source said the United Nations actions SC far ap- parently had only strengthened Frances hand, enabling him to 60 before the people and army with the claim that foreign nations were trying to dictate to Spain. He said Britain hopes 8 broadly based coalition government com- prising parties from the right cen- ter to left center could take over from Franco until free elections could be held.
 The source added that he pre- sumed United States diplomats similarly had been exploring the possibility of an interim govern ment. Such consultations with political leaders were necessary, he said, to enable the government to determine its stand on Spain in United Nations discussions.
 He declined to say whether the British diplomatic mission had met with left-wing Spanish under ground representatives in Madrid. He said. however, there could be no hope of including either extreme left-wing or extreme right-wing representatives in the interim gov- ernment.
 Consultations Co On
 The government source indicated that British consultations with Spanish political leaders were con- tinuing despite the decision to re- call Sir Victor Mallet, the British ambassador, in line with the LIN resolution.
 The source conceded that the consultations may be contrary to usual diplomatic custom but said Spain was a rather special case, since the British government re- peatedly has made known that 1t deteSts the Franco regime and hopes to see an interim coalition caretaker government replace him.
 Disclosure of the consultations was made only because Morgan Phillips, secretary of the Labor Party. apparently inadvertently hinted at British action within Spain in his reply yesterday to rebel Laborites' criticism of British policy toward Franco.
 Phillips said, Britain is the only power in the world which is con- tinuously working both inside and outside Spain for means of remov- ing. Franco. But we will not sup port gestures which have no posi- tive results. It is no use Britain imposing economic sanctions when an agreement with Argentina pro- vides Franco with all he needs"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Stote's Woter
 Reservoirs Low.

Hartford. Dec. l8 - CUP) - Wa ter reservoirs throughout Connecti- cut were reported to be at low levels today as a result of the dry weather during the past two or three months.
 Director Warren J. Scott of the State Health Departments Bureau of Sanitary Engineering said. how ever, there is no cause for alarm unless the dry spell continues for several more weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
ox on Utility
 Bills Proposed

Hartford. Dec. I8.-CUp)--A new solution for the State's fiscal plIehz was proposed today. This fizaa it'H a utility tax.
 Officials were gndeEsood ko ne considering 8 percentage levy oH gas. electric and telephone hIIIs <t be paid along with those bzzI8 # the company.
 The proposed levy vas sseeas ed instead of a general BnIes tn& or a State income tax. neither 6z which was being considered excess anthn1laMM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
SoLons Taught

Hartford, Dec. l8.-(UP)- Neophyte legislators convened today to learn their new job. {,
 Newly-elected members of the l947 General Assembly attended the second biennial training school and listened to experi- enced lawmakers describe legis- lative procedure. Trial sessions of each House were scheduled this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Longmeadow Chain Food Store Burns

LOngmeadoW. Mass. Dec. l6 = tUP)-This towns only chain food store was destroyed by fire early today, with loss estimated at eS0.- 900.
 Police Chief Robert c. Breck said the blaze started from a gas plate which had been left burning when the store was closed yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
BRANFORD MAN DIES

New Haven, Dec. 1S.-(UP)-In- juries sustained when run down by an automobile Saturday night caused the death of Joseph P. Walelonis, A. Branford. at New Haven Hospi- tai late yesterday. He suffered a skull fracture and fractures of both legs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18

 Paid SoIon's Debts, Note
Ex-SeeFetoFy
 Accepted Money He Wos Out BULLETIN

Washington, Dec. i8--CUpD-- Edward P. Terry, former secretary to Sen. Theodore c. Bilbo, D., Miss, testified today that e former Bilbo campaign manager told him he would be killed if he told sen- atorial investigators what he knew about the Mississippi Democrat.
 Terry told a Senate War Investi- gating Subcommittee looking into Bilbo's relationships with Missis- sippi war contractors that the statement was made to him in April, l046, by A. B. Friend, who managed Bilbos l940 and l946 sen- atorial campaigns.
 Terry quoted Friend, who also was a contractor during the war, as telling him:
 Ed, if you take any part in this campaign u048) or tell what you know about Bilbo you will be kill- ed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Store Hours

Local stores win be opened until 9 F. M. Thursday, Erie day. and Saturday Of this week and Monday of next week to accommodate Christ mas shoppers. Stores win close as 6 ?. AE. Tuesday, Christ mas Eve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Judge Denies Bail
 To Football Fixer'

New York, Dec. 1S-(UP)-Judge Francis Valente in general sessions court today denied bail gambler Alvin Paris charged with atempng to brhe two New York Giant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18

Mid-Year Term Day School, Feb. 8. Night School, January 2S. Phone 4-e772 Post Jr. College.-Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-10

eAs9MEH FAN capturing additional light and cheer.
 Thrce-way accessibility Of Che kitchen, garage and basement shows good planning.
 Stairway to basement, located at enc end, makes for greater cleared area.
 ROOmy attic could be developed into additional Hving quarters.