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TOWNSON GETS STARS OF GENERAL 9. NAVY'S OIL SEEN EASING STATE CRISIS Rochester Area's Allotment Still Unspecified Aa Rochester area distributer fought to hurdle the mid-February fuel oil crisis, hope for Increased 98th Commander Here's Whirlwind Of a Wedding JVRS. Patricia Nielsen, 224 Kdserton who will be leaving for Germany any day has been involved in more confusion in the past month than Hails Reserves Defense Job The Army Organized Reserve -during' her whole previous provides the "cheapest" and one of the most effective means of na lifetime. It began at supplies carnf last night. tional defense.

it tl: 1 it I istmastime These were the developments: when Mrs. Niel- lt UA Brig. General Kenneth Castle Townson, commander of tha 98th Infantry Division, Organized Reserve, made this statement last y' then Patricia v-m-r Burns, and Po- v. night only a few hours after receiv ing notice from the Department of the Army on his elevation to gen The Navy agreed to release an emergency allotment of gallons from its reserve stocks for oil-hungry upstate and New York City consumers. 2 Eugene Holman, president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, declared he believed the oil industry had the shortage in eastern states pretty well under control for the rest of the winter.

ter JNieisen oe-cided to get married. Nielsen had reen-listed in the Army, in which he previously served six years, eral's rank. iiunn iim iiirnlnirrTii ii IK- PATRICIA ELS EX The announcement explained that Townson's rank would date from Jan. 24, 1948, the same date and was stationed at New Brunswick, N. J.

They knew they'd have to hurry because the soldier was preparing on which Representative Kenneth B. Keating was advanced in the Reserve from colonel to brigadier general. The gray-haired, ramrod-straight IT'S GENERAL, NOW Brig. Gen. Kenneth C.

TownsoK adjusts the star on his Army uniform after receiving notice of his promotion yesterday. general pointed out the Organized 'LET THERE BE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING Arrests of 3 Youths Clear Up Reserve operates with little cost to "ship over to oermany in a Jew days. So early Christmas doming, at 2:30 a. m. to be exact, Patricia left from the local New Tork Central Station for New Brunswick.

The next day, aftr arriving in New Brunswick, she ran into the biggest snowstorm ever to hit the to the federal government and at the same time keeps the "cream i Representatives of three faiths drafting "statement of principles" in wake of mani-. festoon separation of church and state, from left, E. Reed Shutt, James P. B. Duffy and Joseph Goldstein.

Statement was made by city's Inter-faith Good Will Committee. of American fighting men" abreast 1 1 Auto Thefts, Say Detectives Arrests of three youths yesterday had cleared up 11 auto of military developments. mobile thefts over the last three months, detectives said. lioundup of the trio started Wednesday with the arrest of Mario L. Cicohetti, 20, of 1SS Stutson accused of the theft according to an Association Press dispatch.

Enough tankers will bo available after Feb. 15 to move stored supplies from Gulf of Mexico ports. New York Gets Bulk Representatives of Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Mayor William O'Dwyer worked out the Navy deal with Navy officers and oil company officials.

Under it. New York City will get between 65 and 70 per cent of the total residential oil allotment of 4.200.000 gallons. The remainder. 8,400.000 gallons, which are to be supplied later, will be a grade suitable for industrial use. This means upstate communities will get about 1,500,000 gallons for allotment, presumably on a quota basis, for residential use.

Local Amount Undetermined Charles O. Scutt, assistant to J. B. McMorran, state regional coordinator, said the Rochester area's share of the total destined for upstate may be determined by the recent survey made here of stdeks on hand and the estimated deficit. "We have no idea of tho amount w-e can expect," said Scutt.

One large distributor here was reported running low and several smaller dealers were notified yesterday that their allocations wero on Jan. 31 of an automobile be COATES NAMED HEAD OF STATE FIRE DIVISION longing to James G. Quinn of 4560 Asks Stronger Community Life Bonds Points to Bitter Consequences Of Old World Conflicts Oil for the troubled religious waters of this community came yesterday from the Kochester Inter-Faith Goodwill Committee. Disturbed by charges and countercharges following the Manifesto issued on Jan. 11 fry I a.

The couple waaea arouna in snow to their knees, visiting the chaplain and securing the proper papers. When it came time for the wedding in the post chapel, one of Nielsen's Army friends, a corporal, volunteered tor and held Patricia's gloves her husbarvt slinped the wedding hand on her finger. Jury. The other two face the same charge and will be arraigned in City CoUrt this morning. All arrests were made by Detectives Appointment of Deputy Chiefj Ambrose Armstrong, James Lord and, Lester Louth.

Trailer Driver Seized Lack of '48 Plate Thomas H. Coatea of the Rochester Fire Bureau as chief of the Bu A strong and well-manned Organized Reserve will present a formidable bulwark to any nation with designs on world domination," General Townson said. Hails Enlisted Men Townson, who was promoted from the rank of colonel, stressed that the backbone of any Army unit, organized or active, is its enlisted men. He reported that a large scale enlistment campaign to interest former enlisted servicemen in the reserve will be started by the 98th Division immediately. The campaign, according to the general, will stress the advantages former Army enlisted men derive from membership in the Reserve Corps.

These benefits include: 1- Wartime rank is maintained and the Reserve also offers the enlisted man a chance for promotion. 2. Enlisted men gain longeviety benefits through service in the Re It was not until several days the Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, 22 members of later that the couple remembered Text of Statement on Page 24. Lake Ave. Yesterday his panions, James Russ, 19, no home, and Paul Codding.

17, of 70 Pollard were picked up. Russ also was charged with stealing the Quinn automobile. Codding was charged with the theft Jan. 22 of an automobile belonging to Castanzo Caracci, of 45 Valois St. Under questioning by Detective Chief EdLward W.

Collins and Assistant Chief Emil Lam-blase, Rus sadmitted the thefts of eight other cars, they said. All have been recovered. In City Court yesterday Cicchetti pleaded innocent to a charge of second degree grand, larceny and was ordered held for the Grand that Mrs. Nielsen had had no Trailers must display 1948 li flowers at her wedding in the rush, they'd foreotten to order them. Then Mrs.

Nielsen returned to Rochester and her husband left cense plates also, James Rotolo, 35. of 587 Bay learned yesterday. Rotolo was picked up in Eagle St. by police who said the trailer of the tractor-trailer he was operating bore only a 1947 plate. He will appear In City Court this morning.

reau of Fire Safety within the State Safety Division was announced in Albany last night. His appointment to the $6,000 post, effective immediately, was made known by Thomas W. Ryan, head of the State Safety Division. Chief Coates said he planned to leave for Albany today to take over his new duties. With official announcment of the appointment of the Rochester deputy chief.

Commissioner of Public Safety Thomas C. Woods said he had granted Coates a leave of ab the 24-man committee (two were out of town) joined in a statement of principles, and an appeal for strengthening "the bonds of community life." "It would be tragic," the statement said, "if, in considering our differences, we should drift into attitudes of hopeless antagonism toward one another. The religious and racial conflicts of the old world with their bitter conse for Germany. She began the com cut off until next Tuesday. This plicated process of applying to join him overseas.

Five inocula situation throws more consumers on the resources of the pool. tions, scores of forms to fill out, and finally, the announcement that the will probably leave New York rest week although she still doesn't know whether she'll travel quences warn us against this dan Second Floor Where the Good Clothes Come From ger. Along with the emphasis on bonds must now be made "stronger than ever. "We still have to make peace and avert another world war. We have to organize our economy to provide for the needs of all without sacrificing our liberties to the tyranny of a police state.

We have to find types of education that will make man, as a spiritual being, master of the science and technology that, uncontrolled, will destroy him. We have to fight racial discrimination and a deadening secularism that denies the religious basis of life. "These are the primary tasks that confront us. They are the common responsibility of Catholics, Protestants and Jews. And the men and women who will contribute most to their achievement sence "so the way may be left open by air or sea.

for his possible return to the serv The Army foots all the bills in cluding transportation, and a rent- ice here" at some future date. Foog Clevated free house in Germany. Food may serve Corps. 3. Former enlisted men, who served in the war as staff, technical or master sergeants, will be given the opportunity to gain Army commissions.

4. The reserve units meet but one night each month and the reservists have the opportunity to volunteer for two weeks summer camp training during which they will receive full pay and allowances. 5. A bill is now pending before Congress that would permit reservists to receive regular pay for at be purchased at the no-profit post The commissioner also an differences, let there be also a common quest for a deeper understanding of the spiritual objectives of these great religious groups and their ways of life. From such understanding may come a new spiritual climate in which the work of all the communions may be more fruitful." Brotherhood Observance Rally exchange in the American Zone nounced appointment of Battalion Chief Ambrose E.

Foos as acting Mrs. Nielsen said, and the only lusrsrajre she's taking for winter deputy chief, effective immediately in Germany will contain clothes. The acting deputy has been on the "And I've bought lot of things Rochester Fire College staff since 1941 in charge of training city and with the New Look," she told me warmer!" town volunteer firemen and is fa At the same time the committee revealed that it is pushing plans for the annual Inter-Faith Brotherhood observance, in the Chamber of will come from all the com munions." miliar with the Mutual Aid Plan in 'HEX Miss Elaine Clark, mem Monroe County. ber or the local oiri scout According to a Gannett News Commerce on Feb. 24.

William Council, gave the name of a young Service Dispatch, Chief Coates' ap leader of a Hungarian Scout troop Nolan, a member of the committee, is chairman of arrangements to Mrs. Rupert R. McGuire, former pointment was hailed as beginning of a new era in fire-fighting training for volunteer and paid firemen for the Brotherhood affair. BOY RUNAWAY MAY LOSE TOES The statement made public yesterday was a summary of similar throughout the state. "It is my belief this appointment will be hailed throughout the state A lot of quality a lot of value, a lot of service WdDnit(B(iII un5tt His toes frozen during a three- by both paid And volunteer fire night hideout in a barn near his organizations." Ryan said.

"Chief home, Russell Howe 11, of 7 tending monthly meetings. Organized 209th General Townson, whose home is at 60 Argyle recruited and organized the 209th Regiment in the fall of 1940. He served with the British First Army in Tunisia and went to Italy with the First Armored Division. He commanded front line troops at Casino, and in the breaking of the Hitler line and the drive through the Apennines. Gothic Line and Po Valley.

In addition to commanding the 209th, he served in the First Armored Division staff, II Corps staff and for several months commanded the 71st AAA Brigade. His Army career started in 1916 when he enlisted in the New York National Guard, serving ns an enlisted man in World War 1. General Townson was commissioned a second lieutenant in the National Guard in 1919 and rose Coates is known throughout fire circles as an expert on fire train ing course preparation and as a statements of members of the three faiths represented on the committee, it was stated. Signers include prominent Protestant, Catholic and Jewish clergy and laymen. Reiterating the original statement of purpose of the Inter-Faith Committee, adopted on Feb.

23, 1934, "the committee members said they wished to "reaffirm the charter which has been the guide for its activities during the last 14 years," and declared that "We believe that the great majority of the citizens of Rochester stand with us on those fundamental prin Union Garbutt, may lose some of them. That's what Highland Hospital Officials said yesterday as they worked on the boy who was admitted to the hospital Jan. 30. Early last week he left home for reasons he himself wouldn't explain and during the following three nights slept in a barn on the Martin farm near his home. Temperatures were down to the 4 and 5 degree marks.

Finally the boy showed up at another neighbor's and was taken to leader of Troop 11 here, she started a two-way goodwill youth movement Letters from Hungarian Scouts, bearing unfamiliar stamps, 60on were arriving in Rochester homes, and the Hungarian leader, Miss Irene Girth, sent a message to Mrs. McGuire, enclosing a list of "her girls' and the Rochester Scouts to whom they were writing. Mrs. McGuire answered Mis Girth's letter, and told her that Alice, Carolyn, Barbara, Joyce and Paula were busy sending packages to Piroska, Maria, Ildiko, Iren and Erzsebet. Then, in October, Mrs.

McGuire received a second letter from Miss containing the following mes3ge: "Please don't send parcels lor the girls who are writing to your girls, but send them to the group. There are many poor girls in ay troop. Those who are learning- English and corresponding "with your girls are not the most poor and. I want to help the orphans and the most poor. There is a girl in my troop who has no shoes.

Today it was zero and he was barefooted in the school. Many come In the ciples." to the rank of colonel, command-1 man with long experience in both oaid and. volunteer fire-fighting fields." It was pointed out that through the efforts of Commissioner Woods and Chief Coates the Monroe County Mutual Aid Plan, a model for the state, was organized in 1C41. It overcame traditional prejudices that separated city and volunteer firemen, and co-ordinated work of both groups in fire-fighting. The State Safety Division Is under the Executive Department.

The Mutual Aid Plan in Monroe County was adopted as the state plan a year ago and has the endorsement and approval of volunteer organizations and. the State Fire Chiefs, according to Coates. The'plan here is governed by an advisory board composed of a representative group of city, county, town and fire district officials. Stress on Community "The Rochester Inter-Faith Goodwill Committee was formed in order to strengthen the bonds of ing the 221st Cavalry. His military! honors Include the Legion of the Shelter by deputies.

Returned home by his father, it was discovered his toes were badly frostbitten conmunity life," they pointed out. Merit, the Bronze Star and the Italian Cross of Military Valor, the Distinguished Service Cross and five battle stars. I and he was removed to the hos "To meet the national and international problems before us, those 55 pital. r. morning without eating something.

Oh, Hungarian children are very, very poor, dear friend. I want to help but I cannot. I have one pair of shoes, so what can I give my poor Scouts? I think you will understand." So. since December, the Scouts cf Troop 11 have been spending a good portion of each meeting pack-irisr ftrf-d, clothir.g shoes they bricg from home, under the direction of Mrs. Richard Fowler, who recently succeeded Mrs.

McGuire as leader. Although the girls will receive Scout credit for their efforts in the form of a "world knowledge" merit badge, from their conversation at a recent meeting, I'd say they were working for more than a badge. Supervisor Gordon A. Howe of Greece is chairman of the 15-man board. Coates' Work Praised Chief Coates has been of the plan here and Commissioner Woods said he planned to recommend appointment of Foos as the co-ordinator to the advisory board.

Chief Coates, 58, is a. native of Rochester. He w'as made a lieutenant Aug. 1, 1919; a captain Sept. 22, 1923, and battalion chief Nov.

16, 1930. He was' named director of the Fire College in April, 1941, and deputy chief Mar. 16, 1943. His work as director of the Fire College resulted in James M. Lan-dis, director of the U.

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195 Main Street "East 2 Right Hand Fingers ing courses for paid, volunteer and Lost in Electric Saw. auxiliary firemen. Besides holding an honorary life membership in the Monroe County Volunteer Firemen's Association, fe which is a cosponsor of the mu FOR THE LAST TIME His right hand caught in an electric saw, Henry Forest, of 249 Woodside PL, lost two fingers shortly before noon ycjitcrday. For-t was working for Thomas IVmco, a contractor, in a store under construction at Stone and Beaumont Greece, when the accident occurred. He was taken to St.

Mary' Hospital. tual plan. Chief Coates is a member of the New York State Fire Chiefs Training Committee, the National Fire Protection Association and International Association of Fire Chiefs. He is also a director of the Police and Firemen' Insurant Association. for the last time.

Coates today will leave for Albany to become chief of the Bureau of Fire Fire Chief John A. Slattery, left, watches Deputy Chief Thomas H. Coates hang up his hat at the Fire College yesterday afternoon Safety within the State Safety Division,.