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Eastern Connecticut news., 1948-04-14

to the "Ze&l for American Democ- racy" program, John w. Stude- baker, U. s. Commissioner of Edu- cation, aid today:
 ''This conference considered many phases of problems which schools and colleges face today in helping students develop a genu- inc zeal for American democracy and keep pace with world affairs.
 "The recommendation for im- mediate adoption indicate the need for adaptation of high school and college programs as swiftly as pos SibIe to focus attention currently upon world political, economic, military and psychological develop mentS.
 Certainly both young people and adults should be made realis- tically aware at once of move mentS mena cling the peace of whole nations and shackIing millions of demOcracy-lOving peoples, thus casting the shadow of another war upon the world.
 '"The Office of Education is pleased to pass on to the educators of the country the recommenda- tiCns of this advisory conference. These recommendations, coming as they have from cross-section of American education, are timely and challenging to school people fac- ing day-to-day problems in teach
Eastern Connecticut news., 1948-04-14
Nut. Conf. Educators Offers Recommendation
 For Strengthening American DemoCruC|

A conference of school adminiS- trators and teachers from sixteen states acro.s the Nation just held in the U. s. Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, agreed that increasing tensions in world affairs create an urgent need for alertneSS by Americans to 8 pos sible crisis"
 Conferring on the Zeal for American Democracy" program of the U. s. Office of Education, this advisory group of educators, rep resenting all levels of education, recommended to the Nations schools and colleges beth lOng-term planning and immediate adoption -ggeStiOnS 'EtO assure the fullest possible understanding by students and other citizens of the implica- tions of the developing world crisis, and of the need for strengthening American democracy"
 For Immediate Action
 For immediate adoption" the conference urged:
 1. Institute frequent assembly programs to inform students of the development of world events Map talks are particularly helpful
 2. Introduce units of study show ing how undemocratic forces en- deavor to infiltrate American insti- tutions and organizations.
 3. Appoint member of the fac- .ulty, preferably an alert Social Studies teacher. to correlate the &C., tivities of the school program to develop zeal for American dem ocracy.
Eastern Connecticut news., 1948-04-14
WNLC Joins American Broadcasting System

Gerald J. Mercy. presiden the Thames Broadcasting Cor ton, has announced that St WNLC and WNLC-FM hay come affiliated with the Aan1 Broadcasting Company.
 American Broadcasting Coni was formerly known as the Network of the National BI casting Company, and it's New York outlet is WIZ.
 With this new association, Sta tions WNLC and WNIsC-FM will be able to bring to their listeners some of the finest programs in radio. These network programs will be in addition to the programs originated by WNLC. designed es- pecially for the interest of the pub- lie in this area. Network program changes began March 18th and the complete transition to the Ameri- cen Broadcasting Company should be concluded by June 18th.
Eastern Connecticut news., 1948-04-14

4. Adapt current classroom pro. grams to teach understandings about threats to our democracy and world peace. The Social Studies and the Communication Arts sub- jects especially lend themselves to such efforts.
 5. Provide concrete and practi- cal ways to practice democracy in t..e school-both in class and out of-class activities-so that students and teachers may put into daily use what they learn about democratic concepts ar ] values.
 6. Stimulate every student in the school to think out his definition of democracy, and classes and school systems to work together on jointly accepted definitions; and then to evaluate the practice of democracy in the light of the un- derStanding expressed.
 7. Encourage the widespread use in schools and colleges of daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers and magazines, especially periodi- calls designed for classroom use.
 8. Utilize radio programs on cur rent events in classroom work.
 g. Plan 1948 commencement pro- grams concerned with strengthen ing American democracy.
 10. Cooperate with local organ izations and use all possible com- munity resources to vitalize school and adult programs.
 II. Request that local, State and regional conferences being held during 1948 by both lay and pro-
Eastern Connecticut news., 1948-04-14

fessional organizations include in their plans and programs consider ation of the world crisis and how American democracy can meet it
 For g-Rrange Planning Recommending that schools and colleges devote greater attention to planning and implementing zeal for American democracy" the ad- visory group to the U. s. Office oi Education called for:
 1. Teaching the meaning of dem ocracy-both its simple basic con- cepts and their implications for all segments of American life.
 2. Strengthening basic loyalty to and trust of fellow citizens to an extent that the courage, vitality and unity of American democracy will grow and endure, and withstand all attempts to divide our people.
 3. Educating students to such high sense of civic duty that they will feel that public service is an honorable obligation of the demo- cratic citizen, and that they will choose representatives who are re- Sponsible and worthy of their faith. 4. Fostering the creative spirit of democracy in peoples lives so that wholesome personalities will be de- veloped and the dignity and value of the individual human being will be exalted.
 5. Teaching the basic skills and developing the individual powers and desirable social attitudes that an effective participant in dem- ocracy must have.
 6. Insulting a respect for and constant search for truth.
 ?. Developing grateful apprecia- ton of the sacrifice and service given by men and women through out our history, in the origins, de- velopmeht, and continuance of our democracy.
 Endorse Previous Resolutions
 The confereeS, representing a cross-section of American educa- ton, public and private. teaching and administration, elementary school through the university, un- animously endorsed recent action of the National Council of Chief State School Officers. The Exec utive Committee of the Council recommended that the Chief State School Officer in each state ap- point special committee to assist the State Department of Education in stimulating interest in and promoting increased attention to the teaching of the fundamentals of American democracy at all edu- cational levels.
 The conference also offered SUD- port to resolutions and statements of the Citizens Federal Committee on Education and the National Council for the Social Studies which requested schools to broad en democratic understandings, deepen democratic royalties, and help fashion democratic habits of thought, feeling and conduct" to help American citizens ''play a de cisive and positive part in reversing the undemocratic trend in world affairs" and Ito devote leadership to furthering education in this country for peace and world under standing"
 Commenting on the proposals ol the advisory conference to the. U S. Office of Education with .respec
Eastern Connecticut news., 1948-04-14

ing and school administration is our hope that schools and leges will accept this challeng strengthen democratic undergt ing and practices throughout country"
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Majors Son, 7, Killed
By Car in Arlington

Bruce Carten, 2-year-old son OF
Maj. and Mrs. Frederick H. Carten
1416 South George Mason drive,
Arlington, was killed late yester-
day when he was struck by an
automobile near his home.
Arlington County police said the
child ran from between two parked
cars and into the path of an auto
mobile driven by Julian A. Nc
Cordic, 35, of IA East Windsor
avenue, Alexandria.
Mr.. MeCordic was released un-
der $1,000 bond pending a court
hearing. He was not charged.
Benjamin Holland, 140O block of
South George Mason drive, wit
ness, said the boy was playing on
the sidewalk about S pm. when he
suddenly walked into the street. He
added the right front and rear
wheels passed over the boys body.
The child was taken by Mr.. Nc
Cordic to the Arlington Hospital,
where he died about IS minutes
later.
Maj. Carten, an Army Reserve Of
ficer, Is stationed at the Pentagon.
They have another son, Roger. 9.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Two Flyers Killed
AS Father of One
Ion Train Watches
(See TORNADOES,
By the Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY, Mar. 27.-Two
young flyers crashed to their deaths
last night less than so yards from
freight train operated by the father
of the light planes pilot.
George Fromm. jr.. engineer Of
the train. saw the crash from the
cab of his locomotive. He brought
the train to an emergency stop and
was the first to reach the wreckage
in which his son, Ronald George
Fromm, 20, was killed.
Sobbing, he joined other members
of the train crew and residents of
nearby homes in removing his SON S
body from the demolished craft and
helped them carry out the other
occupant, Harold Duane Hertzel, 20,
who died an hour later.
Earl w. Dunster, brakeman on
the train, said the plane had been
following the train for several miles
at q height Of about 500 feet.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Note Denies Red Protest
Thut Western Powers
Are Splitting Europe
BY the Associated Press

The United States has charged
Russia with smashing political
opponents in Eastern Germany
by throwing them into concen-
tration camps without trial.
In a sharp note to the Soviet
made public last night, the State
Department said Russian-b acked
political parties in the former enemy
country are "the new bulwark for
totalitarian regime" 1t added:
Concentration camps are being
used anew for individuals unwilling
to accept this totalitarianism.
A diplomatic official, meanwhile,
identified two of the camps as
Observation-Disclosures millions per-
ished at Nazi hands during the war
and Oranienburg.
Answer to Soviet Protest.
The American note was in answer
to Russian protest that the west
ern powers are splitting GERMANY
and Europe-in defiance OF the
Potsdam agreement.
Flatly rejecting that charge-as
Britain did Thursday-the United
States referred to moves it has
taken with the British and French
to achieve the specification OF Ger
many and the economic recovery OF
Europe" and added:
at is not these steps which have
led to the political cleavage OF Eu-
rope, as claimed by the Soviet gov
ernment, but rather prior actions
of the Soviet government and a
See RuSSIAN page AL
Evening star., 1948-03-27

An Easter Sunday with wealth
er suitable for promenading and
cherry blossoms in full bloom
an added attraction this year
will greet about 100000 visitors
pouring into the city for the
holidays.
The weekend guests probably will
equal the record crowds of prewar
1899, the Board of Trade estimated.
Hotels reported near capacity book
ings and bus, train and airline IA
cilities said passenger traffic was
heavy yesterday and today.
But it was not confined to incom-
ing visitors. Almost an equal num-
ber of Washington residents appar-
emily were planning to leave town
for the holidays-a phenomenon
peculiar to Washington where many
Government workers take every hol-
iday opportunity to go to their home
towns.
The number Of incoming and out
going passengers was about equal
at the various travel depots.
The early blossoming of the cherry
trees around the Tidal Basin this
year probably was responsible for
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Tip to Police on HoIdup Traps
; Seeking Funds for Fiinery
Five Officers Hide
Near Gas Station
Most of Niqht

An attempted holdup Of an
all-night gas station to provide
the cash to buy Easter flnery for
three girl companions led to the
arrest of three men early today.
Two of the girls were juveniles.
The holdup failed because police
were warned by a tipster and five
officers were waiting at the scene.
One of the men flashed a gun at
the gas station attendant and de-
manded his roll of bills. He was
shot in the leg when he failed to
drop his gun at a detectives COM
mand.
Police said the men admitted they
earlier attempted to obtain clothes
for the girls by trying to enter
three different cleaning establish
ments, but couldn't get in.
The wounded man, Anthony Her
man Jones, %, Of the HOO block of
I street NE, told police he and
his two male companions were after
presents for their three girl COM
panions.
The unidentified tipster told police
there would be stickup Of the ESQ
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Greek GuerriIIas' Losses
Put al 1914 in Month
By the Associated Press

ATHENS, Mar. 27. - Premier
Themistokles Sophoulis says guer-
rilla losses in the Pierria area since
February 81 total 1914. while gov
ernment casualties we're 1T.
Rebel dead were 754, he said, 571
were taken prisoner and 289 sur
rendered. Government casualties
were 43 dead, 102 wounded and 81
missing.
Mr.. Sophoulis, said loyalists routed
an inSurgent force of some $500 men
in the Olympus-Pierria Mountains
and are pursuing the remnants.
The American Victory ship Joe E.
Mann arrived in Istanbul yesterday
with 1900 tons of military equip
ment for Turkey, the second such
shipment to arrive in two days.
Sixteen medium bombers flew over
Istanbul en- route to Ankara yester-
day in the second delivery of Ameri-
can planes to Turkey. Twelve SINH
lar planes came in last week.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
BY the Associated Press

ALBANY, N. Y, Mar. 27.-Gov.
Dewey decided today to make a
gambling" personal invasion of
Wisconsin and Nebraska to seek
delegate support of his candi-
dacy for the Republican presi-
Dental nomination.
Gov. Dewey announced he would
deliver two major speeches in Wis
consin next Thursday and Friday
and two in Nebraska the following
week.
He indicated he would continue
attacking President Truman for
what he termed the national ad-
ministration' "vacillating and bung-
ling approach to American foreign
policy"
Until the Governors itinerary is
completed tonight, it will not be
known definitely where he will speak
in Wisconsin or where or when in
Nebraska.
An aide said one of the Wisconsin
addresses would be in Milwaukee.
He intimated the Nebraska speeches
would be in Lincoln and Omaha.
probably on April and 9. Between
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Coal Board Demands
Lewis Appearance
Al Hearing Monday
Subpoena and Possible
Court Order Held Likely
If He Refuses to Attend
By james Y. Newton

A Federal court showdown be-
tween the Government and John
L. Lewis over the Nation wide
soft coal strike threatens to come
earlier than had been expected.
Mr.. Lewis, who yesterday refused
an invitation of presidential board
of inquiry to tell his side of the
strike-causing dispute with mine
owners over miners pension, was
given until 10 am. Monday to say
whether he will appear. The next
public session of the board is set
for 2 pm. Monday.
If Mr.. Lewis again refuses to
testify, the board, in all probability,
will subpoena him. If he ignores
the subpoena, court order may
be obtained to compel his appear
ance. Should he ignore the order.
he may be cited for contempt of
court.
Minton and Friedman Confer.
That Is the schedule the fact
finding board plans to follow in it's
efforts to get the full story of the
deadlock between the mine opera
tors and the United Mine Workers
over Mr.. Lewis insistence for a 500
monthly pension for miners. His
demand is that all UNIV members
go and over with 20 years service
be eligible for the pension.
Significantly. the inquiry board,
headed by Federal Judge Sherman
Minton. conferred last night with
Joseph M. Friedman, Justice De-
partment attorney Judge Minton
told reporters they sought to de-
termine "our powers under the
CTaft- Hartley act"
The inquiry into the dispute and
strike is part of the procedure out
lined by the labor act for dealing
with national emergency" situa-
tions.
Attorney General May Act.
If the miners do not return to
work after the board reports, At
torney General Clark may get a
court injunction against the strike.
(See COAL. Page A-2D
Evening star., 1948-03-27
U. 5. Charges Russia Truman Troubles Grow
Puts German Political As I Roosevelt Sons
Foes in Horror Camps Support Eisenhower
Family Split in Views;
General May Reiterote
He Is Not Candidate

Democratic troubles continued
to mount today, with Elliott and
Franklin D. Roosevelt, jr., second
and third sons of the late Presi-
dent, figuring in the newest
breakaway from the present
leadership.
In separate statements-which
made no mention of President Tru-
man-the two Roosevelt sons called
on the Democrats to give the presi-
Dental nomination to Gen. Eisen-
hover, asserting that the election Of
the former Allied commander would
secure the peace and preserve ma
tional unity.
The two statements came less
than an hour apart late yesterday.
Coupled with their views on Demo-
cratic politics were attacks on the
Republican leadership and Henry A.
Wallace's third party bid for the
White House.
Revival of efforts to bring Gen.
Eisenhower into the presidential
picture have brought reports that he
may feel called upon once more to
emphasize that he is not available.
Family Is Divided.
The stand of the brothers brings
a split in the Roosevelt family
In Los Angeles, James, eldest son
of the late President, refused to
comment. He is Democratic State
chairman in California. Following
a meeting in Sacramento Thursday
spokesmen for the States delegates
to the Democratic National Conven-
Evening star., 1948-03-27

twisters and storms was about IS
More than 40 died in last week.
tornadoes, while IS lost their lives
in the gales which hit Oklahoma
Thursday.
Coatesville, town of $50 persons In
Southwestern Hendricks County
counted 13 dead and persons
missing. Survivors searched through
the wreckage of 25 homes and sew
eral business houses, expecting to
find several more bodies.
DanvilIe Half Flattened.
The Red Cross named II dead at
Coatesville, and State police said
2 other unidentified bodies had been
removed from the wreckage.
Danville, Hendricks County seat
of 1000 population and 20 miles
west of Indianapolis, was half fiat
tened by the storm but listed only
one death.
Hadley, an unincorporated COM
munity between Danville and
Coatesville, listed three dead.
A farm wife was killed in her
home in Clay County, 40 miles
southwest of here, and an elderly
man was killed in his home near
Fortville, 20 miles northeast of
Indianapolis.
Dozens of persons were injured,
several of them seriously. Thirty
seven were listed as admitted to
hospitals.
The twister apparently swept
across West Central Indiana along
line roughly parallel to U. S. High
way 40 and dipped down from time
to time to crush everything in its
narrow path.
Storm Brings Heavy Rains.
The storm brought heavy rains
and some wind damage to sections
of Terre Haute. Indianapolis and
Anderson and to numerous rural
communities along the line connect
ing those cities.
Red Cross disaster units from In
dianapolis and Terre Haute moved
quickly into Coatesville. which is
1See TORNADOES. Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1948-03-27
RainIess Easter Is Promised;
Thousands of Visitors Here :
Holiday Promenade and Cherry Blossoms Have
Attracted Crowd Estimated at Prewor Levels

the expected throng of visitors
which should pass the 100000 mark
before the week end is over. The
Tidal Basin will be an additional
stop for the visitors who normally
use Easter Sunday for seeing the
famous Washington buildings-the
Washington Monument, the Capitol,
the White House and others.
The Weather Bureaus prediction
called for quite change from to-
days partly cloudy. mild and windy
weather. The rain, which fell, of
and on, last night and this morning,
cleared away by midmorning and
the temperature was expected to
climb to the 70s by the afternoon.
Tonight it will drop to about 40
degrees, accompanied by occasional
showers, possibly beginning late
today.
The rain is expected to stop before
tomorrow morning. The rest of the
day will be cloudy and windy with
the temperature not going much
above so degrees.
Stores today were crowded with
last-minute Easter shoppers, pre-
pairing for the traditional celebra-
(See FASTEP pace AL
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Dewey to Make Gambling Trip
Wisconsin and Nebraska
Scouts Persuade New York Governor to Make
Four Major Speeches on Eve of Primaries

the Wisconsin and Nebraska visits
Gov. Dewey will return to Albany.
In both States the Governor will
campaign virtually on the eve of
crucial presidential primary elec-
tions involving all avowed and two
potential candidates for the NOM
ination.
Wisconsin will ballot April 6, with
81 delegate votes at stake. Full
states pledged to Gov. Dewey, Gen.
Macarthur and Harold E. Stassen
are entered.
On April 13, Nebraska will elect
IS delegates to the Republican Na-
tional Convention. The declared
candidates-Gov. Dewey. Gen. Mac
Arthur, Mr.. Stassen, Senator Taft
of Ohio and Gov. Warren of Cali
fornia-and two prospective aspir-
ants, Senator Vandenberg of Mich
igan and Speaker Martin, are on
the ballot.
The States primary law permits
filing of names without permis-
sion of those designated.
Gov. Dewey's decision to inter-
rupt his homework of bill-sign-
ing and take to the hustings came
(See DEWEY, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Federal Judge
Bans Stoppages
By Printers
Injunction to Remain
In Effect Until Case
Before NLRB Is Settled
By the Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS, Mar. 81
Federal Judge Luther M. Swygert
today issued an injunction re-
straining the AFL International
Typographical Union from caus-
ing printers strikes which vio-
late the Taft-Hartley Act.
The Government had asked the
injunction as a result of a strike Of
1TU printers in Chicago last Novem-
ber. and in other newspaper plants
over the country.
The injunction, complete victory
for Robert N. Denham, general
counsel of the National Labor
Relations Board, will remain in
effect until the NLRB rules on the
Governments charges of Taft
Hartley violations.
The court order names the ITU,
its president. Woodruff Randolph,
and other officers of the union.
AAiCJ arc 4col1 dlileu lTOn du"
thorizing or encouraging "subordin-
ate local unions and members of
= International Typographical
Union to engage in or to con-
tlnue to engage in any strikes, slow
downs, walkouts or other descriptions
OF any kinds to the business opera
tions of employers in the news
paper publishing industry" in MAIN
tanning contracts which violate the
Taft Hartley law.
Two Hearings Held.
The suit against the printers
union was filed by Mr.. Denham,
January Is.
This test of the Taft Hartley
law was the subject of two hear
ings which lasted two weeks.
Mr.. Denham said in Washington,
Il am very hopeful that with this
injunction we'll be able to get the
ITU situation cleaned up"
When asked if he expects the in
junction to END the Chicago news
paper strike, Mr. Denham said,
the only thing I can, say is that
We'll wait and see. 1 hope it will
have that effect"
Mr.. Denham praised David P.
Finding and winthrop Johns, who
argued the case at Indianapolis.
They did the job," he said.
Judge Swygert's injunction for
bids the national ITU officers to
cause the local unions in any way:
i. To refuse to bargain or refrain
from bargaining collectively in good
faith with employers with respect
to wages. hours, and other terms
and conditions of employment or
the negotiation of an agreement or
any question arising hereunder.
2. To refuse to execute or refrain
from executing, on request. writ
ten contract incorporating any
agreement reached.
Can't Refuse to Bargain.
3. To refuse to bargain, or refrain
from bargaining collectively in good
faith with employers for collective
bargaining contracts for definite
term in accordance with the prac-
tice and custom established by re-
spondent International Typograph-
ical Union and it's subordinate local
unions in their bargaining with rep
resentatives of the newspaper in
dustry over the course of years,
In his conclusion. Judge Swygert
found that the ITU has caused,
or attempted to cause, en-
ployers to discriminate against non-
members of the ITU In regard to
hire, tenure or conditions Of en-
ployment."
The union has restrained en-
ployes "in the exercise of the right
to bargain collectively through rep
/ (See ITU, Page A-2O