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Today's Feature aito Reformer TVO CAM REACH AU THE FAMILY EVERY DAY rattlcboro cCVELINGS Pag? IN NEWSPAPERS FOUR CENTS TWELVE PAGES BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT. THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10, 1946 VOL. 34. NO. 189.

German Doctors Face Trial For Hu man GuineaPig Work FINDLEY CLEARED OF LOCAL CRIMES SERIES FEVER IN BOSTON COOLS U. S. MAY TORN TO BEEF Holiday Questions Him on Breaks and Chase Car Theft Emergency Action Predicted by President Soon Under 2,000 in Line for Tickets but Some in It All Night Two Industry Members Quit WSB, Ask End of Controls SCHOOL JOB POINTS TO SOMEONE ELSE Bay State Boy Plays War Too Hard Shot in Face WARREN, Mass. (P) Fourteen-year-old Donald Sassvilles desire to experience the thrill of being under fire was granted today with a bullet wound in the face during a too realistic war game with his ex-soldier half-brother, Louis Germain, 22. State police said Germain told the following story: The two were returning from hunting when Donald said he wanted the thrill of being under Are.

Each, with five rounds of ammunition, took up positions behind trees 60 feet apart after agreeing to fire alternately. After his fifth shot, Germain found Donald unconscious behind his tree. Examination of the tree, police said, disclosed that four bullets were in the trunk and a fifth, which apparently struck the boy, had glanced off. Three bullets were found in the other tree, according to the officers. NO.

1 FANATIC FALLS ASLEEP AT GAME 4,000,000 POUNDS AVAILABLE NOW ADVISORY BOARD PREPARES REPORT ments disclosed that the experiments Included The subjection of naked men to icy winter air or ice baths for long periods in a search for methods to prevent downed German airmen from freezing to death The human guinea pigs the ones who were not frozen to death were warmed up in hot baths, or by putting them in bed with naked women. The latter method, doctors reported, was not very successful. TEhe sterilization of women and the castration of men at Oswieclm in Poland, in the course of which the reproductive organs of 15 to 18-year-old girls were destroyed by x-ray or other methods, transforming them into hobbling creatures appearing to be 70 years old. The use of inmates at Buchenwald as subjects for typhus experiments, in which at least 600 prisoners were inoculated with the disease by the Germans in order to maintain 12 strains of it. The subjection of Buchenwald inmates to phosphorous burns to permit doctors to test remedies they hoped to use in wake of Allied bombings.

The use of concentration camp inmates to test poison gases. NUERNBERG (JP) U. S. authorities said today that German doctors charged with using human beings as guinea pigs for inhuman experiments In SS (Elite Guard) laboratories would face trial about Nov. 15 in renewed war crimes proceedings in Nuernberg.

Attorneys said SS officials and doctors involved in such experiments on concentration camp inmates and other persons would be grouped together in the first of A series of six trials. The second group, they said, would include Nazi peoples court judges who issued summary death sentences, often without even hearing defense testimony. At least a dozen doctors engaged in so-called medical experiments for the SS have been brought here for trial and an entire corridor of the Nuernberg courthouse has been roped off for weeks for the interrogation of witnesses. Experimental laboratories were discovered by invading Allied armies in several areas of Germany, and testimony at the recently concluded war crimes trial before the international military tribunal and German docu VANDENBERG URGES BALKAN FREE TRADE FOUR GET DIVORCES IN COUNTY COURT HELD FOR MURDER OF OWN CHILDREN BOSTON (JP) Sprinkles of rain hardly noticeable fell this morning, but the U. S.

Weather Bureau was standing pat on a prediction that it would be clear enough for the fourth game of the World Series between Boston and St. Louis to get under way at 1:30 p.m. The sky was overcast and there was little likelihood that the sun would come out much during the day. The official forecast was "cool and cloudy, with temperatures hovering around 60 degrees. The Navy aerographer reported that a northeast wind possibly would bring moisture and fog remnants of the recent hurricane during the day.

The flare that always surrounds the opening of the World Series especially when a city has waited 28 years like Boston has appeared slightly worn off, but a sell-out crowd was assured. Fewer than 2,000 fans were in line as the Fenway Park box offices opened at 9 a.m. for the 8,750 "rush seats In the bleachers. The more fanatic of the fans camped all night again last night on their curbstone bivouac in the streets' outside Fenway Park. The cold light of dawn found them huddled around huge bonfires flaming so high with scrounged fuel that the curbstones were nearly cracksng under the heat.

The bleacherites had a new leader today Samuel Howard of New-buryport who moved up into first place with his number 2 rain check from yesterdays game to prove his right of succession to the throne. The original "king of the bleacher fans, Grover Cleveland Gilmore, of Boston, who spent two days and nights in line before the first Boston game, went home to catch up on his sleep. Ho was first intw the bleachers yesterday, but his long wait in line defeated his purpose he fell asleep in the middle of the game. YOUTH SPEAKER Miss Antonia Froendt. New York city, will be heard at the Vermont Christian Youth Conventions Friday afternoon session here.

Miss Froendt, a staff member of the American Committee for the World Council of Churches, returned a few months ago from a year's service In Europe as war correspondent for Religious News Service. The Con- ventlon opens this evening and closes Saturday. VERNON ST. MAIN TO GET CLEANING Device to Bore Out Pipe to Restore Full Diameter Cleaning of the eight-inch water main on Vernon street, from the Plaza to the Cummer Company plant, will be carried out in a few days, Water Supt. Justin A.

Holden said I today, adding that he hoped it would be poslble to do the Job on Sunday, when the least inconvenience would be caused Vernon street customers. The day of the work depends on when the machine to be used can be secured. The main is already being uncovered at several points In preparation for insertion of the cleaning device, which will be propelled through the pipe by the water presure, scouring accumulated dirt and growth from the interior as It travels through. The project will restore the effective diameter of the pipe to its original eight inches, thus increasing the capacity of the line. At present measurements show a 600-gallon-per-mln-ute drop, Holden said, between the Junction of the main with the low.

pressure main on Main street and the Cummer plant. High pressure mains through the busines section, and some others in town, were cleaned by the same or similar methods several years ago. WASHINGTON (JP) The possibility of a quick showdown on the administrations wage-price controls shaped up today. Resignations submitted to President Truman by the two industry members of the Wage Stabilization Board may smoke out a government answer on the demand of some business and labor leaders for an immediate end to the federal The answer could come from President Truman at his news conference scheduled for 4 p.m. The resignations on the Chief Executives desk force the issue of whether the Wage Board, and thus pay controls, will be continued.

If the President decides to accept the resignations and appoint new members, then controls in some form will remain in effect. But. the Chief Executive may postpone action until he has received recommendations on Wage-price policy being drawn up by the advisory board of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion. Wants Study of Picture. Mr.

Truman called on the board three weeks ago to study the whole problem of wage and price stabilization. He said at the same time, amid cries that the Wage Board should be scrapped, that it would continue in existence. A member of the OWMR Board told a reporter that industry, labor, agriculture and public members of the panel are in agreement that all con- trols over wages, prices and scarce materials should go as as possible. But he added that there is no such agreement as to when and how they should be removed. I think the consensus of opinion is, the board member said, that you cant throw controls out the window right away and all at once.

Reminded that substantially that course had been advocated publicly by two of his colleagues on the OWMR Board AFL President Wil- liam Green and former U. S. Cham- ber of Commerce President Eric Johnston -the panel member said he did not believe they actually are in favor of moving so rapidly. Johnston has stated that to continue the fiction of controls over wages and prices is an open invitation to more black markets and moral bankruptcy. Green, in his opening address to the AFL convention in Chicago demanded elimination of all wage controls and also of all price lids except those on rents and some other necessities.

Back from a two-hour interview with Bernard Findley. 17, one of the two lately notorious Wilder brothers, who Is being held in $10,000 ball In Bridgeport, county Jail, Police Chief Joseph S. Holiday said today he was convinced he would have to look elsewhere for the solution of recent local breaks and the theft of Judge Harrlc B. Chaes still unrecovered 1936 Chrysler sedan. In company with Deputy Sheriff Frank W.

Walker of Hinsdale, N. Interested In solving some Cheshire county breaks, Chief Holiday questioned Findley at length about the activities of him and his uncaptured brother, Norman. 21, In this vicinity. Crime Wave Exaggerated. The youth appeared to be honest and open about everything and anxious to help police of several states to cross unsolved crimes off their logs.

Chief Holiday said. He gained the Impression, he said, that Findley was not a bad sort of "kid" except that he and his brother took too many steps In the wrong direction. Obviously the Findleys are being blamed for many Incidents they had no part In, and It is evident that newspaper accounts have grossly exaggerated their two-man crime wave, the chief added. Chief Holiday said that Sheriff Walker also came away convinced that the Findleys were not responsible for troubles In his territory. Although the Findleys eluded pollco posses for a month before Bernard walked Into the arms of the law.

Chief Holiday said they were not apparently over-furtive In their movements. It interested the two officers to hear Findley recount that he and hia brother were in Bennington the night of Sept. 29 and were casual spectators at the $40,000 fire In that town. On their way from Bennington to Brat-leboro they came upon an accident on route 9 the same night and stop-ped at the scene for a time to watch the inveslgatlon. Took Car Plate.

From Findley came an admlston the brothers stole a registration tag from an automobile between Bennington and Brattleboro. This theft was never reported to local police. Judge Chase's car was stolen from a locked garage during the. night of Sept. 25 and apparently the Findleys were not in the vicinity on that date.

The sedan has been object of extensive police search but no trace of it has been uncovered. The car was taken the night of the break at Green street school, and Chief Holiday Indicated that solution of the school Job points In another direction. He said he might have a statement about that break within a few days. By ROGER D. GREENE.

WASHINGTON (JP) Signs multiplied today that the government might welcome Argentine beef to America's meatless dinner tables as a lever to pry home-bred cattle off Western ranges. With the meat controversy boiling at peak intensity and amid forecasts of emergency action by President Truman within a few days the Argentine ambassador, Oscar Ivanisse-vich, said he is ready to offer Argentinas help to combat the shortage. One of the worlds largest meat exporters, Argentina for years has been prohibited from shipping meat to the United States on the ground that hoof and mouth disease is prevalent among Argentine Cattle. Not An Issue Now. However, an aide to the ambassador told a reporter this is no issue now because the meat Argentina will offer is boneless and canned.

He said there is about 4,000,000 pounds available for immediate shipment to this country. Of Argentina's total supply of fresh meat, he said, about 70 per cent goes to Great Britain. While 4,000,000 pounds would not go far toward relieving the current shortage, the acceptance of the Argentine offer conceivably could spur the marketing of domestic cattle. American producers long have regarded Argentina as a potential serious competitor for the domestic meat market. The possible resort to South American imports was emphasized by the presence of Under Secretary of State Will Clayton at a White House meeting of President Trumans top advisers alst night.

Truman Not at Conference. For two and a half hours, six key administration officials Democratic National Chairman Robert E. Hanne-gan, OP A Administrator Phul Porter, Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson, Reconversion Director John R. Steelman, Clayton and Clark Clifford, Mr.

Trumans legal adviser discussed the darkening meat situation. The President himself did not Join in the conference, it was said. No statement was issued, but less than an hour after the meeting broke tip the Argentine ambassador announced his intention to call on Anderson today to volunteer his countrys help. Those in a position to know said the six -man meeting had discussed at least these possible steps: 1. Use of the Presidents extraordinary war powers to end the shortage.

How was not explained. 2. Relaxation or junking of OPA price controls. For the immediate present, it was emphasized, Mr. Truman has no intention of summoning Congress into special session to find a solution, and the government has not the slightest intention of seizing cattle from farms and ranches.

Maine Woman Taken Off Train After Spouse Finds Bodies CARIBOU, Me. (JP) A 27-year-old mother was named today in warrants i charging murder of two children, whose shotgun-blasted bodies were found by their father last night in their home in the Wade section of near-by Washburn. Caribou Municipal Court Judge Irvine E. Peterson issued the warrants while Mrs. Gretchen Richardson was being questioned by state police at Bangor, 150 miles south.

When taken off -a train, state police reported, Mrs. Richardson said she knew nothing of the deaths of Priscilla May, six, and Jerry James, four. Clinton Richardson, 36, found the childrens bodies both had been shot in the head in a bedroom of their four-room house when he returned from work on a near-by farm last night. The front door had been crudely tied shut with a the outside. Police Chief Frank Hopper of Caribou said four empty 16 gauge shotgun shells had been found in a stove but that there was no trace of the weapon.

rope fremtj Paris Conference Accepts Italian Treaty, Turns to Romanian PARIS (JP) U. S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg (R-Mich.) led off peace conference discussions on the Romanian treaty draft today with a determined demand for free commerce on the Danube and free trade throughout the Balkans. Concentrating his attention on two articles backed by a conference commission majority over Slav objections, Vandenberg declared that a "free Danube is indispensable to the economic health and peace of central Europe and added that failure to open the stream woud be a tragic, reactionary mistake. The senator was the first speaker in a day, which, according to the Big Four timetable, must end with final adoption oL the Romanian pact, the second of the five treaties to come before plenary sessions.

The first, the Italian treaty, was approved and sent to the Big Four for final action early today, less than seven hours before the delegates returned to their seats this morning. Answering one-Slav argument, that the United States should think more about the St. Lawrence river than the Danube, Vandenberg declared that vessels of all nations are "welcome to use the St. Lawrence on terms of equality with those of the United States and Canada. 'I More than that, he told the 21-nation conference, which is striving to meet an Oct.

15 adjournment deadline, the United States is riparian by proxy so long as American forces are occupying sections of Germany and Austria to whose economic progress the Danube is indispensable. We. must act as the economic trustees for parts of Germany and Austria, Vandenberg said, adding: Peace is substantially related to the r.voidance of economic barriers." One Case Dismissed and Two Others Discontinued NEWFANE Four divorces have been granted, another dismissed, two discontinued, and still another tentatively set for contested trial Oct. 24 in Windham county court. Granted were the following: Virginia (Skinner) Sherwood of Brattle-boro from William H.

Sherwood of Boston, for adultery, custody of two children to Mrs. Sherwood and alimony ordered as per stipulation on file. Edward J. Shea, Jr attorney for Mrs. Sherwood.

Florence (Russell) Martin of Brattleboro against Harwell G. Martin of New London, for persistent non-support, decree nisi, custody of minor to libellant, Ernest F. Berry for petitioner. Mrs. Cortez Farnum of Putney from Cortez Farnum, for non-support, decree nisi, payment of $5 per week ordered, custody of minor child to libellant.

Berry. ai. Bertha S. Fletcher of Brattleboro from John S. Hammond of Northfield, non-support, decree nisi, right to use maiden name.

Shea. Dismissed for lack of residence was the petition of Lucy (Carey) Strange of South Newfane against Robert R. Strange, of Providence, R. and cases discontinued were those Howard JUlson of Dummerston against Margaret (Purcell) Jillson of Brattleboro. and of Maxine (Lewis) Burroughs from Albert Burroughs of Portsmouth, N.

H. To be heard Oct. 24, unless a Jury is sitting at that time, is the newly filed petition of Dorothy M. Dix from Bernard Dix of Brattleboro, and Luke J. Crispe indicated that a cross libel for Dix would be filed tomorrow.

F. Elliott Barber is counsel for Mrs. Dix. A temporary support order of $15 per week was issued by Judge Samuel H. Blackmer during the temporary hearing.

95 OF PROPERTY TAXES COLLECTED TOWN FORCED TO JOIN LIST PROTEST TWO DRUNKS IN COURT. $20,909 Outstanding Out of $402,000 Levied in Town Of this years total real and personal property tax assessment, all but $20,909.05 was received before the Oct. 5 Interest deadline, according to a summary provided by Collector Errol W. Richardson today. These figures do not include poll taxes, the deadline for which occurred earlier.

The percentage of property taxes collected is very nearly 95 per cent of the total due. Additional payments are expected before an extra eight per cent penalty becomes effective Dec. 5, plus interest already being charged. On Oct. 4, incidentally.

Collector Richardson took in a total of which was well over the largest amount he ever took in before in one day. THE WEATHER William A. Davenport, Greenfield Lawyer, Dies GREENFIELD, Mass. Atty. William Aiken Davenport, whose outstanding personality and colorful political career made him known throughout Frankiin county and the state, died Tuesday night at his home.

He would have attained his 77th birthday Oct. 23. A brilliant trial lawyer, former state senator and independent candidate for governor, he died in his sleep after a day of normal activity and not an hours illness. He was bftrn in Wilmington, Oct. 23, 1869, the son of Stephen Tabor and Alice S.

(Warner) Davenport. He attended the public and high schools of Wilmington and the Glen-wood Classical seminary in West Brattleboro. Vt. At 17, he taught school for about three months, then returned to his studies, graduating in 1888. He again resumed teaching in Jacksonville and Readsboro, from 1889 to 1892, during which time he began the study of law.

He later went to Greenfield and was admitted to the bar in 1895. BOSTON Forecast for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont: Generally fair tonight and Friday, somewhat warmer Friday. Probation Dept, to Investigate Case of Young Woman. Two respondents faced Judge Edward J. Shea in municipal court today for first offense drunkenness and one of a local young woman, was released on $15 bail pending an investigation of her case by the probation department.

She pleaded guilty. The man was fined $5 and costs of $5.95 on his plea of guilty. Town Agent Says Gibson Move Ignores Aim of Law An unexpected turn was taken in the matter of appeals from the Board of Civil Authority on quadrennial appraisals when Atty. Ernest W. Gibson, representing Latchis Interests and several other dissatisfied property owners whose assessments total over one per cent of the 1946 grand list, requested Town Agent F.

Elliot Barber to appeal to the state tax com on their behalf under another section of law. It Is underwood by the town agent that Gibson has also appealed under the usual provisions for several of his clients. As town agent, however. Barber stated that while he was forced to file the appeal, his position is that It is not for such a situation that this provision of the law was Intended. Such an appeal by the town agent, he believes, was intended to permit taxpayers representing one per cent of the grand list to protest other appraisals which they believe to have been set too low by the listers.

Hearings will be held by the tax commissioner on the complicated situation, It is expected. 24-Hour Record to 7.30 a.m. Min 39 Max 62 Prec .00 Parker-Young Pulp and Paper Properties Sold LINCOLN, N. H. (P) Sale of the pulp and paper mill properties of Parker-Young Company at Lincoln and Livermore Falls, together with related inventories, was announced today.

The announcement was made bv Martln Brown, Parker-Young general manager, who said the properties have been taken over by the Maecalus Manufacturing Company. East Paterson, N. J. Warns Drivers Against Wet Leaves on Highway MONTPELIER A warning that wet leaves can be as treacherous as ice for travelers of Vermont highways, was was issued Wednesday by the Motor Vehicle Department. Now that heavy frosts have come and leaves are falling the Motor Vehicle Department reminds users of the highways of the need for extra caution," it was stated.

Wet leaves are as treacherous as ice or snow, and public co-operation is earnestly requested to keep acci- Several From This Area Enlist at Army Office The following men have enlisted st the local Army recruiting office this month: Paul L. Richardson of 47 Washington a June graduate of Brattleboro high, for three years with the Army Air Forces: Clemens J. Gustafson, 14 Clark street, also a June graduate of Brattleboro high, for three years with the Signal Corps: Hoel B. Parker of Howland-Rlce Farm, a former star athlete at Lee, high school, for 1 years: Paul A. Johnson, 29 Williams street, for three years in the Signal Corps; Stanley F.

Rumrlll, South Vernon, for three years In the Signal Corps; Philip B. White. F. D. 1.

Robert T. Burchards of West Dover and Harold K. Reed of Jacksonville, all for 114 years. NEW YORK (P) 1 The first postwar sailing of the reconverted passenger liner America has been postponed a week because of the maritime strike, United States Lines announced today. HARVEST FESTIVAL PUTNEY SCHOOL Oct.

12 10 A.M. Horse and Stock Show, Baked Goods, Vermont Craft Exhibit and Sale. Parade and Pageant 2 P.M. SQUARE DANCES WASHINGTON (JP) Slight but definite improvement in the condition of former Secretary of State Cordell Hull was reported today by Bethesda Naval Hospital. FOR SALE ELECTRIC RANGE 53 HIGH STREET ALBANY, N.

Y. (JP) The vanguard of approximately 800 striking AFL truck drivers returned to their jobs today under a new wage agreement, ending a two-month -old walkout which had disrupted motor freight service in 10 eastern New York coun BOSTON (P) The Boston Teachers Alliance, representing more than ,000 public school instructors, is preparing a petition for pay Increases ranging up to 30 per cent. Business as Usual for Most of Town Saturday Although Brattleboro in general will carry on business as usual and not observe Colpmbus Day which falls on Saturday, there will be some closings. Banks will be closed as on all legal holidays, the public library will be closed all day and the regular edition of The Reformer wi)l be suspended. The town clerks office will close for the day but other town offices will be open until noon as usual.

The liquor store will be open until 8 p.m. Friday and close on Saturday. All other local retail stores will be open and the postoffice will give its regular Saturday service. dents down through careful driving. ties.

NORTHAMPTON. Mass. The annual banquet and business meeting of the New England States Holsteln-Frieslan Association will be held Oct. 17 at the Northampton Hotel. BUCHAREST (JP) The Bucharest Criminal court last night sentenced 18 former members of the puppet government cabinet of Marshal Ion An-tonescu to prison terms ranging from life to five years.

SWEET CIDER 60c Gallon at Farm 75c Delivered (Without containers) HOWARD MOORE BARROWS ORCHARDS AMES HILL FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY BONE DRY Hard Chunkwood P. E. WELCOME Tel. 7I6-W2 OFFICE SAFE FOR SALE 33 high by 22 square Can Be Seen Through Friday 10 a.m. to 12m at 53 High St.

Announcing Our 7th Anniversary Sale TURN TO PAGE 6 LEMAY FURNITURE CO. PUBLIC PARTY TONIGHT 7:45 O'CLOCK K. of C. Hall J. B.

Crowley, M.D. Office Closed Except- by Appointment UNTIL NOV. 4 GIRLS WANTED For Light, Pleasant Factory Work EXCELLENT PIECE WORK EARNINGS STRINGING RACKETS OR SEWING BASEBALLS. Insurance, paid vacations, etc. You'll like working at Spalding's -our light, airy plant makes working a pleasure.

Few Jobs Open for Men Apply at the USES, 30 Main or A. G. SPALDING BROTHERS CO. Exceptional Opportunity for Accountant at Cummer Unusually desirable position open at our High Street office, as one of our junior executives is moving West. Broad accounting background required.

Must be familiar with handling of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, including accounts receivable and preparation of financial reports. Cost accounting experience desirable but not essential. Five-day, 35-hour week. Group Life, Hospital and Surgical Insurance and Pension Plan. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right person.

Call Mr. Evans at 1510 for a confidential interview at your convenience, or apply at the U.S.E.S. office. The Cummer Company Division OF STERLING DRUG, Inc. No Paper Saturday, Oct.

12 RANGE OIL BURNERS CLEANED REPAIRED E. P. KANE Telephone 940-MK Use spun glass wicks for better burning. IMPORTANT NOTICE Commencing Monday, October 14, 1946, the Wilmington Office of the Vermont Savings Bank will close at 3 P.M. on week days, other than Saturdays, and will be open during the noon hour.

On Saturdays the closing hour will be at 12:30 P.M. as at present, WILMINGTON SAVINGS BANK Office of Vermont Savings Bank OFFICE TO RENT PERRY BLOCK Inquire E. E. Perry Co. The Regular Edition of The Reformer will be suspended Saturday in observance of Columbus Day.

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