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Silent Understanding Governed
Use Of 1871 Check for Coffee
1938Campaign Costs ,O|sonSays
Alleges BIockmoiI
By Contractor in
Tacoma Primary
By Miriom Ottenberq

raul "a. olSOu, lOI1ueF S6CIe-
tary to Representative Coffee,
Democrat, Of Washington. testi-
fed before the Senate War In
veStigating Committee today
there was an "unspoken silent
understanding" between himself
and war contractor that the
contractors 1941 campaign gift
was to defray 1888 campaign
costs.
That was Mr.. Olson answer tC
the committees criticism that if the
contractor. EiVind Anderson. did
make a. campaign contribution in
stead of paying fee for services
rendered" as the contractor con-
tends, Mr.. Anderson expected it to
be USED in future campaigns, and it
should have been reported to the
House as a campaign contribution.
Mr. Olson, who testified earlier in
the day that Mr.. Anderson at
tempted to blackmail me" into with
drawing from the race for Mayor of
Tacoma last January. also told the
committee that the jails of Ameri-
ca are going to be filed" if the
Justice Department enforces law
barring Government contractors
from making campaign contribu-
tons.
Olson Warns Ferguson.
II warn you, you are treading on
very delicate grounds" he told
Senator Ferguson, Republican, of
Michigan in an angry exchange over
the Interpretation of the law Spe-
officially at point was how it affected
a $4,000 check which Mr.. Coffee
received from Mr. Anderson.
The Six-year-old statute carries
a penalty of 5000 fine or imprison-
ment up to five years for violation.
Mr.. Olson maintained that there
is nothing in the law barring per-
son holding a Government contract
from making a personal contribu-
ton from his personal funds-a
contention with which Senator Fer
SNoSA4 clloI ply SL0oS4 SSA'
Senator Ferguson also contended
that the law applies to those who
solicit campaign contribution from
a Government contractor.
"Subconsciously" Aware of Talk.
IF they (the Justice Department
officials had enforced that law"
Mr.. Olson commented. there would
have been many thousands of in
dictments involving good many
Federal elected officials who inno-
Gently accepted campaign contribu-
TONS" .
Senator Ferguson served notice on
the witness that the committee
wanted to know if contractors were
making political contributions and
If the law isn't broad enough, We
want to know so we can broaden it. J."
Mr.. Olson told the committee he
was "suhconsciously aware" of a
1898 conversation with Mr.. Ander-
son about campaign expenses, when
he discussed the possibility of a
contribution from Mr.. Anderson in
l941.
You want to tell this committee
he was reading your subconsclous
mind about something that hap
pened in 1888 when you talked in
1912" Senator Ferguson wanted to
know.
Quotes Hope for Coffee's Success.
Committee Counsel George Mead
er brought out that previous testi-
mony quoted MI. Anderson as hop
ing Mr.. Coffees stay in Congress
would be long and that he wanted
to do his part to contribute to MI
Coffee's future career.
From that, isn't it perfectly clear
to you that he was contributing
(See WAR PROFITS, Page A-5D
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Erhurdt Is Nominated
As Minister to Austria
By the Associoted Press

BY the kssocioted Press
President Truman today nomi-
mated John G. Erhardt of New York
to be Minister to Austria.
He would become this country S
first full-fedged postwar diplo-
matte representative to the Vienna
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-31

Trumun Sees Press Tomorrow
President Truman will hold
news conference at 1890 am. to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-31
Major League
Games

AMERICAN LEAGUE
At Chicago
Philadelphia coo 600
Chicago -- 600 600
Batteries-Fowler and Desautels; Lopat
and HAYES.
At Cleveland
Boston 1900 100 90
Cleveland CSC 0
Batteries--Harris johnson t5thl and II
Wagner; Teller and HeEan.
At Detroit
New York
Warmups-New York, Russo: Detroit
Benton.
Washington at st. Louis, $3.50 PM
NATIONAL LEAGUE
At PhiIadelphia-First Game
Cincinnati O10 DOL 900 o.
Philadelphia ECO 0G0 600 O.
Batteries-Malloy, Gumbert nithl aut
Muelleri Raffensberser and Seminick.
At Brooklyn
st. Louis coo ca
Brooklyn - coo 20
Batteries-Dickson and Kluttz; Halter
and Edwards,
Pittsburgh at Boston-Rain.
Chicago at New York, 7:45 PM.
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.Molotov Calls
On Democracies
locust Franco
Russian Fights for
Two-Thirds Voting
In Paris PorIey

TREATY DRAFTS REVEAL Russia
as principal beneficiary of pacts.
Page A-6
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Increasing cloudiness today with tempera-
ture in the middle Sos. Occasional rain late
today, tomorrow. Low tonight about 60.
Temperatures today-High 81. at 11:25 am;
low, IS, at asa a m: 80 at 80 pm. Yesterday
High. 81, at 80 pm; low, 81. at 5:38 am.
Full Report Page AS.
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See CONFERENCE, Page A-4.D
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See OFFICERS, Page A-4.)
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tSee KHAN, Page "A. }
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government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05

out a financial mNddle h local af- fairs. since thon. conxress hes a. rected Washinston.s local aalelrR
 an Co1eresswem Mayors
 Each Congressman sometimes is referred Co ae ehe CapieAls unoiIs- olal mayor. However, thae title usually is given Co the chairman of the SenAle District Committee. He Is now Sen. Theodore O BIlho. (D.-Mlss.).
 Washington civic leaders for years have been urging Congress Co give the District residents the right eo elect their own local olEiclals and Representatives in Congress.
 Congress hes authority Co turn the local Washington government back to It's residents. But Che Constitu- ton must be amended before wash- ingtonians could vote for the presi- dent, vlce-presldent and District oOngressmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
KiIgOre Expected to Start
 BiIbO's Custer from Senate

Washington, Nov. 5--(UP)-Tne Senate War Investigating Commit tee will hold hearings right after the election, on charges that Mis- sissippi war contractors built and furnished, a "dream house" for Sen. Theodore c. Bilbo, D.-Miss.) ).
 Bilbo's affairs are slated for scru- tiny just as soon after tomorrow as enough senators can get here to hold the hearings, it was learned. The committee headed by Sen. liar ley M. Kilgore, (D.-W. va.), is said to feel that the dream house" and other charges should be examined before the new Congress convenes in January.
 According to Assistant Commit tee Counsel Francis D. Flanagan, statements and documentary eH- dence" gathered by the committee indicate friendly relations between Bilbo and three Mississippi war contractors.
 It is charged that Bilbo received money from two contractors; that one constructed an eight-acre ar- tificia1 lake-with an island in the middleton his Popularville, Miss, estate: that two built the "dream house" on the island, and that two of them furnished 1t for him as Christmas present in 1041. ~
 Bilbo, an assured victor in to- morrow's elections, Is currently the subject of two separate Senate in- vestigations, while the Kilgore com- mittee has been checking up on war contract matters, the Senate Cam- paign Investigating Committee has been looking into accusations that the senator sought to bar Negro
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
District of Columbia Tdkes PIebiscite On Vote Voice

washington, Nos, s-gUp)-Resl- dents Of Che nations Capital Ro Co the polls today to ballot on whether they want to vote h regular eiec- tons.
 The balloelng has no osclal sea- sus. The outcome win have no d. rect effect on the District Of Col- umbia government, which ls entirely . Presidential and Congressional function.
 Washington civic leaders decided on the plebiscite Go show Congress that on overwhelming majority of Washlngton,s 800, 900 adult residents are tired of having no voice ia either their local of the national goveTn- ment
 Expect Landslide
 Washingtonians may vote yes" or mo" on two questions.
 1. Do you want the right to vote for of1icials of your own city government in the District of Columblap
 2. DO you want the right Co vote for President of the United States and for members of Con. gress from the District of CO. iumbiap
 Sponsors of the plebisclte were confident that Q landslide majority would vote "yes" on both questions. Their predictions were supported by newspaper polls. District of Columbia residents lost their voting rights in 1874 when Congress stepped in to straighten
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05

ewith interesting work, sports, entertainment and travel opportunescan be had for the asking by qualified units listed at right.
 What n opportunity what jobl Choose of these great divisions then your sights for experience that will be valuable to ali life Training in of these crack units will stand you good stead wherever you go Study foreign language Learn the fascinating details of Military Government-so vital to future and world prosperity
 Japans "Ises of Pnes but sample of the attractions of Army in the Far East The Army has reopened comfortable hotels theaters swimming poos tennis cubs golf courses ball parks These-famar haunts of prewar toursts-and many developments-provide broader choice of recreation for Army than is enjoyed by the average civilian at home.
 Not everyone measure up to this job Only syear enstees who meet prescribed physical and mental standards enjoy the benefits of such job High pay, excellent medical and dental good food and lodging and
 generous retirement plan make your future in ths Army Ground Forces too good to miss See your Army Recruiting Officer for full details.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
UN MoyGet Jap Islands

Washington, Nov. 5 - CUP) - President Truman is expected soon to offer to place Pacific Islands captured from Japan under United Nations trusteesl1ip, but with the prosivo that the United States be made sole trustee of bases vital to her security, @ reliable diplomatic source said today.
 Such a decision would mean that Mir. Truman finally had decided in favor of the State Department in what has been a long and bitter in- terdepart1nental fight.
 The State Department contends that LIN trusteeship, with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05

Chairman John r. Cahill predicted that Gov. Maurice J. Tobin and Sen David I. Walsh would be re- elected by at least 100000 votes. Republican State Chairman Archie R. Giroux predicted COP land- slide.
 Lodge Has Tough Job
 The closest contest was that be- tween Walsh ond former U. s. Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., who seeks to end the six-term reign of the chairman of the Naval Affairs Committee. To defeat Walsh, Lodge will have to overcome a 250,7l6 vote plurality that Walsh boiled the last time he ran in 1940.
 The Gubernatorial contest was another close one. Gov. Tobin boiled more than 100000 votes when he first was elected in l944 while his opponent, It. Gov. Robert P. Brad- ford, was elected to his present of- flee with a total of 976, ,537 votes.
 Top interest among other State wide contests was centered in the fight for lieutenant governor where Senate President Arthur w. Cool idge. Republican. opposed former Atty. Gen. Paul A. Dever, 8 strong vote getter.
 It was Coolidge's first statewide fight. Dever, on the other hand, previously ran for governor and boiled nearly 100000 votes losing to U. s. Sen. Lkverett Saltonstall by margin of only 5,588 votes.
 Martin Forced to Fight
 In the congressional field, obSer- vers showed most concern about U. s. Rep. Joseph W. Martin, Jr., Republican floor leader, and his showing against political tyro- Mrs. Martha Sharp of Wellesley. Mrs. Sharp. with CI.O.-P.A.C. sup- port, waged a strong fight through out the polygot l4th District and forced Martin to @ more active cam- paign than usual.
 Most other congressman were un- opposed or virtually assued of re- election except in the Second Dis- | trict where U. s. Rep. Charles R. Clason, Springfield Republican, was challenged by Foster Furcolo of Longmeadow, young World War II veteran, winner of hot Democratic primary.
 Also up for election today were a secretary of state, treasurer, audi tor, attorney general, eight execu- tive councillors, 40 state senators, 240 state representatives and num- erous county officers
 In Rhode Island close contests were expected for the governorship and the U. s. Representative from the second district. Gov. John O. Pastore was opposed for reelection by Republican John c. Murphy, former legislator. In the second dis trict, Democratic incumbent John J. Fogarty was opposed by Repub- lican John J. Kelly, Jr., 8 wounded serviceman and newcomer to poli- tics.
 In New Hampshire Republican Gov. Charles M. Dale, seeking a second term, was opposed by Mayor F. Clyde Reefs of Dover.
 Vermont, traditionally Repubn- can, was expected to lect Ernest W. Gibson as governor over Democrat | Berthold c. Coburn; Ralph E. Flanders as U. s. Senator over Democrat Charles P. McDevitt, and | re-elect Charles A. Plumley as U. s. over Matthew J. Caldbeck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
Dr. ShopIey
 Reps SoIons
Supeno Seen As
 Political Moneuver

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 5-CUP) -Dr. Harlow Shspley, Harvard as- tronomer, says his subpoena by the House Committee on Un-American Activities was "an obvious political maneuver" to discredit the work of ell independent voters.
 T am amazed that any committee of the House of Representatives in this way oversteps its jurisdiction in order to play partisan politics" |" he said. According to the resolu- ton under which it was created, the Wood-Rankin Committee has no authority to investigate campaign expenditures"
 Ernie Adamson, chief investigator of the House Committee, announced in Washington yesterday that Dr. Shapley would be questioned about his activities in the Ir1depelIdent Committee for the Arts, Sciences and Professions. The group has CO., operated with the CI.O. Political Action Committee and the National Citizens P.A.C.
 Dr. Shapley said the maneuver was directed chiefly at the activi- tics of Independent Massachusetts voters in the Congressional contest between House Minority Leader Joseph W. Martin, Jr., and Mrs. Martha Sharp. Wellesley house. wife.
 The Harvard College observatory director said he was questioned last week by Adamson regarding contri- buttons made to Mrs. Sharp's cam paign by the Massachusetts Inde- pendent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions. He said he told Adamson he would file his information with the Commit tee on Campaign Expenditures, the authorized" committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
Nearly I,75O, 900 Ballots
 Expected in Massachusetts

Boston, Nov. 5-(UP)-With clear and cold weather prevailing, a heavy vote of nearly l,750,000 ballots was expected today as Massachus- etts chose a U. s. Senator, Cover nor, IA U. S. Representatives and scores of lesser officials.
 The strong interest of labor and recipients of old age assistance in the referenda on the ballot swelled the expected vote to 85 per cent at the end of the longest campaign in history. The campaign started slowly after the primaries-held in June instead of September this year and reached a peak at Republican and Democratic rallies Sunday.
 Campaigning tapered off to radio speeches last night with party chairmen making the usual predic- tions of victory. Democratic State
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05

THEY DON'T CARE HOW OLD
 Cleveland - (UP) - An auto sales company advertised a 1917 Winton sedan for sale at $25O. Five prospective buyers answered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
LocoI Soldiers Get Discharges

Four local men were discharged from the Army Sunday, the Per- sonnel Separation Center, Fort Dix, N. J., announced today. They are Pfc. Michael L. Bochicchio, 19 Hop- kins Street; Pfc. Albert G. Bar anauskas, 39 Summit Street; Ti5 Robert R. Brade, Crest Street, and T/4 Morris F. Defeo, 3 Carmel Street.
 Men from this area who were discharged at the same time are Pfc. Bernard J. Lafontaine, 03 Aetna Street, Naugatuck, and T/5 Charles J. Monterose, Williams Avenue, Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
Candidates Go to Home Town Polls
Parties Hopeful
 of Heovy Turnout Throuqhout State

Hartford, Nov. B- CUP)-The elections were in the hands of the people today.
 All oratorical guns were spiked, the polls opened throughout the State at 6 A. M, and the voters be- gan giving their decision.
 At 6 P. M, the polls will close, and returns will start trickling through the tal,ulators. By mid- night, 1t should be fairly certain who has won, and who has gone down to defeat.
 Heavy Turnout Seen
 Both parties were hopeful of a heavy turnout of the approximate ly 950,0O0 qualified electors, but at the outside expected that not more than 75 percent would go to the machines or fill in the paper bal- lots. To expedite the voting, many industries and business offices al- lowed time of, with pay, at the re- quest of Gov. R. E. Baldwin, so that no one would be deprived of his polling rights.
 At issue were seat in the U. s. Senate, for both long and a short term, six seats in the House of Rep resentatives, the governorship, 36 seats in the State Senate and 272 seats in the State House of Rep resentativeS, along with the under side of the State administration.
 Governor Baldwin, the lone sur- vivor of the State ticket, was run ming for both long and short terms in the Senate. Democrats split this by nominating former Gov. Wilbur L. Cross for the short term, which. starts at midnight tonight and ends Jan. 1, and former State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone for the full term.
 Republicans now hold only two of the House seats and predicted that this count would be reversed and that the party might sweep the State. They hold the fourth adn fifth districts at the present time.
 Administration Setup
 The offices of ieutenant-gov- ernor, secretary of state, comptrol- Ter, and treasurer now are Demo- cratic, as result of a freak cutting of tickets in the presidential elec- tions two years ago. The ieuten- ant-governor, Wilbert Snow, now is the gubernatorial candidate, oppos- ing former Republican Lt.-Gov. James L. McConaughy.
 The setup of the State Senate now is 21 Democrats and Is Repub- licans, while in the House the Re- publicans hold an overwhelming majority, better than two-to-one.
 The short-term senatorial con- test, incidentally, is a special elec- tion, being held concurrently with the regular off-year elections.
 Baldwin voted at Stratford where tonight. joined by his wife and three sons, he planned to hold an open house in the American Le- zion hall. McConaughy cast his ballot at Cornwall, while his rival Snow voted at Middletown. Gross and Tone were in New Haven to vote and receive returns.
 The Hartford weather bureau said today would be quite windy and cool. with considerable cloudiness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05

United states as sole trustee, would give this country ample authority to develop bases needed for its security in the Pacific.
 The Navy, supported hy the Army, has fought the State Depart ment position vigorously. The Navy fears that Russia, as a member of the Security Council would be able to veto proposals to fortify Pacific bases.
 The Navy is known to want full control of Tinian, Two lima, Sai- pan and Okinawa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05

voting fin the July primary elec- tions.
 Demands have been made of both committees that Bilbo's right to his Senate seat be challenged. Un- der Senate rules any Senator can challenge any others right to be seated.
 The Kilgore Committees investi- gation began late in June, on or- ders of then Chairman James M. Mead, D.-N. Y), who now is run ming against Gov. Thomas E. Dewey in the New York gubernatorial cam- paign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
Krasow to Address Kiwanis Meeting

mpens ton Commissioner Harry Krasow will be guest speaker at the weekly moon meeting of the Kiwanis Club at The Hotel Elton tomorrow. Mir. Krasow will be in- troduced by Harold Post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
Army Releases
 John A. Peach

T/5 John A. Peach of Plank Road was discharged from the Army yes- terday at the Fort Dix, N. J., sep- aration center. A graduate of Crosby High School. he attended Norwich University, Northfield, Vt. Cpl. Peach entered the service in July, l944..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
volvntoor Sor One of These Famed
 Fighting Units ln siso Far East

isT CAVALRY pivisl0N-Ths .cayslry Troopsfs,S now
 schaniEed in yspaa First U. S. unit to reach Manila and Tokyo. Fought of the wars widest battss talk ing Memote siEszip on Los Nsgros. Rscsivsd Dstin- gashed Unit citstions for action On Los Negros Kwaialsin snd Lsyts
 sUs, ihiFAMTRy DBlsioH-Ths Rcd Star Division,S now in koFea. saw terrific action in Mew Guinea aud sansspor and moved to play vital Fols in sasng the ysps from Luson, Phiiippine Islands
 yTb niEAAiTsy piHsloa-Ths 'Taousglass Disision," now n Korea. FiFst to Escsptnss Amsriean territory from Japs Eight Distinguished Unit Citations for action on Attu ssw bitter fighting on Kwaislsn, Lsyts end 0kinawa.
 IiSH Aissoais pitissos Angela now in Japan Awarded ten Distinguished Unit Citations for spsctacu Ter fighting in siE monfhs on Lsyts end LnsOn asTs aasAMTRS pivlsloh-Ths svietoEy Dlvision" now in Japan VsteFaas of hssyy fighting ip New Guinea, Leyts, Mindoro, Msrinduans lslands. Awarded Dis tne.ahsd Unif ctssioas foF scton in capturing Cor Esgdor EostEsss.
 1sTH ilgANyRy DislssoN~Ths sTsDpie Lishtniag Division" now in Japan. Eaw heroic fighting ea Guadaleanal, New Georgia. Veis LsVslIs and Lures Twe Distinguished unit Citations fer aetioa Luson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
Na la Ts HTs nTSH

Twin Falls, Ida. (UP)-Ben Aspey walks under ladders, too. And a blecwk cat across his path is nothing in his life. His house number is 4I3; his car license is 1913; his phone number is S13, and his business address is ii3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-05
BY CHARLES TRACY

hviesscA editor cievelsnd rress; former Army pilot
 Written for NEA SerVlee)
 tf1 Aviation today Is on the threshold of c new era-the supersonic age. Ambitious man. having simplihed in a years the problems of flying and attained speeds greater than 800 miles an hour, struggles to break through the barriers preventing him from travelling faster than sound-763 miles an hour. New designs are necessary to make possible these super. sonic flights, Tremendous new power Is be- coming available in rocket and jet propulsion engines, rapidly developed under the pressure ee war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-12
By GAYNOR MADDOX
 NEA Staff Writer

Meatless dishes for Lent will often surprise the family with their rich flavor and satisfying consis- tency. Try cottage cheese with baked potatoes. To the cheese, add little minced onion or chopped chives, salt, pepper, cayenne and enough milk or cream to bring e creamy consistency. Mix well. Put a large serving of this cold cheese on the dinner plate with the baked potato and vegetables. You'1l be delighted with the result.
 Baked Tomatoes with MuchrOO1ns
 (Serves 6)
 Six slices bread, lightly toasted, 4 tablespoons of melted butter or fortified margarine, 6 whole firm tomatoes, 18 whole mushrooms, small onion, finely chopped, 1 green pepper, finely chopped, 1-2 teaspoon salt, 1-8 teaspoon pepper.
 Cut the bread into large rounds and spread with half the melted butter or margarine; arrange in g well-greased two-Quart heat re- sistant grass utility dish. Wash the whole tomatoes and slice off the stem ends. Place a tomato on each round of toast. Place 3 whole mushrooms on the top of each to- mato. Put the chopped onion, one- half the chopped green pepper in remainder of melted butter, or maT~