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MBER V5, 1947 STEEL CITY PRESS { 2 .Bwc%&awa:tna. s VOLUME 1, NUMBER 42 LACKAXVANNA, N. Y., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 19-17 15 EIG I I T PAGES EXECIITIONER DESCRIBES SI-Ii WOODS Railroad Workers COL JOHN B. WEBER POST PORTRAIT UN'VE|I.ED Urged To Submit Claims Promptly TRIALS IN POL by JOSEPH E. BARTZAK .(copy-write 1947) At a regular meeting of the John B. Weber Post, 898, Veterans of Foreign Wars, held in the Club rooms Thursday, November 15}, a portrait. of Colonel John B. W:-her, donated by Marion Forsc-. former Chaplain and founder of the Post, was unveiled. Milton Fredriksen reviewed the highlights of Col. Weber in good fashion. And we quote: Born of peasant parvnh, Col. W;-In-r was youngest of four children. At the agc of fourtevn he joinc-.d Com- pany \F\, 65th Regiment of Mili- tia as flag bear».-r, which in all probability inspired our young hero to the point of his milimr): career. communist to the slave labor camps, or that he ousted, an anti- communist from a farm job for the benefit of a Red. He has a right to appear at the trial in person. Infrequent Acquittnls Mr. Bernhard R. Dallman, Dis- trict Manager of the U. S. Rail- road Retirement Board, today urg- ed railroad workers claiming sick- ness benefits to file their applica- tions promptly. The Board spokes- man explained that in order to avo the loss of benefits, a claim- ant must mail his application not later than the seventh day after the first day of sickness claimed. If it is mailed any later, it may not be received within the legal time limit and one or more days‘ bene- fits may be lost. “For example,\ Mr. Dallman said, \if a man claims benefits lie- ginning November 1. but notice of his sickness is not received until November 15, the earliest day on which his registration period can begin is November 6. As :1 result, he will lose five days’ benefits.\ A large number of railroad employees do not file their applications until after they return to work and thereby lose benefits for all or some days of illness. - 7 “If your physician isiout of town '-or on vacation,” Mr. Dallmann ad- ded, “or for any reason he cannot ‘promptly complete the Statement of Sickness portion of your appli- cation, do not hold it up without writing to the Board, informing them of the delay.\ Application Blanks Available i Portrait Unveiled I This is the first articie of a series based on interviews in Swed- a-n with refugees from the Soviet dominated coast of the Baltic sea). Copywrite 19,47 rder n! “Does the accused usually ap- pear’.’'’ he was asked. “Never voluntarily to my know- ledge,\ he repliugl smiling. “Some- times wo make him appear.\ . !‘ mm the Polish underground parti- sans. From Hitler's invasion in 19-11) until Germany’s defeat in 1945, he killed Nazis and their col- (“zosIaw Niesiewicz is a killer “Doesn't. he stand a chance of ac- qL1itt.z\1?\ “O, yes, there have been in- stances of :1 not guilty verdict. All ‘the testimony is taken under oath and the jury weighs the evidence.\ \With a finding of guilty, there can only be one sentence,” he re- plied logically. “We have no pr'ls~ ons, no slave labor camps, no Rus- sia for deportations. Those forms of punishment are in the hands of the Reds. So the sentence must ‘be death. laborzltors. From the spring of 194.‘: until a few weeks ago, he kill- ed Russians and their Polish com- munist sympathizers. Czz-slaw, 26, and built like a EN I\'uLre Dame Tackle, didn‘L intro- duce himself for this interview as a killer. Instead, he said he was a nlembor of the Polish under- ground, :1 Lieutenant since 1945, In the year 1861, Colonel Weber, at the age of 18, enlisted in the regular army, starting at the base pay of $13.00 per month. It may be of interest to say army require» ments at the time were that a man be 5’ 8\ tall. Young John was only 5’ 71/4\._ Requirements were the least of John's worries, he over- came them by procuring extra- large boots in size and newly heeled with heavy insoles made from an old felt hat, so that he was able to answer truthfully that he was 5 feet 8 *4 inches as he stood. POLISH HOME “responsible for execution of death sentences.\ Then he learned that the BU, the Polish versign of the Russian politiéal police, was on his trail. He went into hiding and then ASSOCIATION The Polish Home Association, Laekawannzfs representative in the Allie Seelbach WAA loop, will hold practice every Monday, Wed- nesday, and Friday, at 7 p. m. at Roosevelt 'School. The following men are requested to attend practice: C. Ross, J. Cwcik, J. Ifkovich, B. May, E. Ni’/.iol, J. Batorslsi, J. Hodynski, F. Gawluk, M. Zsiros, J. More-tti, J. Nasal. and others who would like to try out for the team. Opening game was Monday, Nov. 3rd, against :1 fast Niagara Falls teuui at ‘Lafayette Presbyterian (‘liurc-li. where all games are to be played. “The only exceptions are for minor offenses, such as a Polish woman cohabitating with 3 Rus- sian, or a Pole talking thru his vodka against the men in the woods. In these cases, the accused gets two warnings from the under- ground before wc act. But of course if the immoral woman is giving in- formation to the Russians or the indiscrcet drunk is saying‘ things dangerous to the partisan move- ment, then the case is not consid- ered :1 minor offense.\ 2.69 fro 2.98 5.98 lo 9.95 420 Danzig. But the trail was hot and he escaped on a coal sihip to Sweden where. he was received as a refugee; fromlpolitical persecu~ tion. In detail he rejcited what may be the first inside story for publica- tion of juridical proceeding‘: pre- liminary to the \execution\ which are continuing to disturb the nights in Poland about as much as the marauding by communist poiice and the general violence among the upset population. Executioner Imported 5.98 to 21 .50 3.45 to 7.45 79: to 6.19 4.39 to 4.85 After the battle of Hanover Court, the first serious engage- ment he was in he was promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company F, which Company he commanded during the seven days battles around Richmond in 186.‘. And later to the rank of Captain of ('0. D, 44th Regiment. After the surrender of Port; Hudson he was assigned to recruit and organize a colored regiment, which he did and netted him the promotion of Colonel on Septem- ber 1.9. 1863, two days before his birthday which gave him the honor of being the only man ever to reach the rank of full Colonel under the age of 21. r From Private to Colonel in two years and six weeks is a great record for a boy who came from poor parents. He retired from the Army in the year 1864 at the ripe old age of 22. 5.65 to 8.95 ‘thin 10 Day: Mr. Dallman further stated that the submission of the 19-16 (‘crLil'x- Cato of Service Months and Wage». Form BA-G, with the application, would be very helpful. It is not a requirement that this form BA-G be submitted in order to olmun benefits, but it. expcdites 1){|_V'nl('!li.‘ of 11 claim. Reviewed by High Tribunal “After the verdict what hap- pens,\ he was prompted. “The trial is reviewed by a high- er tribunal, our highest tribunal,\ he responded. \If the sentence is affirmed, the warrant is turned over to my branch of the under- ground army. The commando: picks a man, or maybe two men, to carry out the court's orders. Those who get the order may sc- (Continued on Page 4) \Moscow’s stooge government in fW:u-saw has reported 45,000 killed by the resistance movement. in- cluding 800 in my district.” he re- sponded, evading an answer to :1 ‘question of how many he had per- sonally killed. “Tlxis does not mean that I killed 800; usually the ex- ecutioner is imported from another district, to reduce the chances of being identified to the police. and to hnve at man from having to shoot a relative or acquaintance. “I'd rather give you my score in Forty Hours In Croatian Church If’ an employee is so Sl(.‘l\ or in- jLll‘L‘.(l that he is unable to comp];-Lu an application fox ai«.~.lmr=s lu-m.-- fits, the application may be com- pleted by some-unu acting fur him. his wife or other relative, his fore- man, his local chairman, or any re- sponsible person, provided they at- tach a sheet. explaining the circum- stances. Rev. Thomas E. Fernxxn. Pastor of the Sacred l-Hurt of Jesus Pm‘- iuh, Ridgn Road. announces that I-‘arty Hours Devotion in the Crou- tian and English will start with High Muss Sunday. November 16. Dr. Hrascnnec D.D., recent ar- rival from Europe, will preach sermons in Croatian on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday evening. GRAND OPENING WELCOMES Al.I. If it's something different you like in the way of an evening's en- joyment, then don't fail to visit the newly opened restaurant with the horseshoe bar, Jack's’ Grille. This establishment, owned and operated by a local lad, Jolm Kogut. offers to you, the public, three gala evenings in celebration of its official opening. Souveniers worthy little pieces, will be avail- able while Jack will, at this time. specialize in :1 well known Euro- pean dish, Polish Sausage and Saurkraut‘. If you have been one of the unfortunate individuals who has never relished such :1 morsel. then by all inezfns. make .I:u-k‘.~i Grille Grand Opening :1 must on your list. Don't forget the dates, Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 17th, 18th. and 19l.l1. All invited. blowing up trains—~18 ammunition trains and four petroleum trains. Or I can tell you about two dozen - raids on iaiis and prisons to libcr— I ate patriots.” *3 “Let's first talk more about the killings.\ “Executions,\ he corrected with no unplezssnntness on his face. He had a'square dimpledv chin. low 5 wide brow. heavy eyebrows and f curly brown hair. It was a.—face of ‘ jf the type frequently pictured wear- \ ing headgear on Saturday morning Ej sport pages at this time of the g.. year. A man of action, one with physical courage. it Have Their Own Law Application blanks, which :_u'o pre-addressed and which can be mailed without envelopes. may be obtained at the Board office locat- ed in Room 334 Post Office Build- ing, Buffalo. New York—-at all railroad offices, or from the loczsl sec1'c-tary of the various railroad brotherhoods. Additional informa- tion on filing sickness applications may be obtained by calling in per- son or writing to the Board's office located in Buffalo. ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL CLUB SPONSORS VICTORY DANCE Victory Dance, sponsored by Bill's Athletic and Social Club, Sunday, November 16, at Memorial Hall has been announced by Chair- man Casey Klubek. _ Zagreb Concert Here Sunday Plans» are under way for :1’ con- cert and dam x‘ which i: to In.‘ giv- en by the “Zngroh\ (‘rontion Tam- huritza Orchestra of Hamilton. On< tnrin, Sunday, Novenxlmr :33. at (‘mation Hall, 108 Ridge Rd. Ss)Ini~‘t‘~ will imludr Sally Res- tvk and Ann I.nm'.uric. Sc-rvingwont the committ'oc-, Door. Julm Wrolwl; Joseph Rajca; Stan- ley Mnzur and (.‘hester Buduch. Bur, Brownie Susz; John Boduch: Wultor Patronek: Leo Jaromin; Jnlin Mroczkowski; Jnkie Pozw- locln: Bill Putwota: Edward l'lI.t'\Vl0Slil: Bruwmo Stypuuzmy: V‘Vullo1' linpn; Frank Iinczlia; Ed Kij; J00 Druzbik: Fmnk Putfura; Many May; Leo ASZls‘lL‘.l': Ziggy I‘:|i.iunik: Matty U:-lvnnczyli. ‘uV':1it«.-rs. Benny Rujul»: Walter Stacho\vink; Andy Tnluila: Zn-non Kulc-sza; Henry Rojvk; Tony Bo- ducli; Ed\vzu'Ll Boduch; Bill May. I\'xLcho.u, Frank Miazga; Joseph Whytra. Supply men, Milton Wodzinski and Chester Rojck. F luor men, Brownie May: Fmnk Sczczygicl, Bill Chlosta; Bill Kulc-.szzL and Bill Sczygiel. Music by Baron Jangoi‘ and his Orcliestra. \I LOVE YOU” IS ADDED AS NEW BASIC ENGUSH In ('1:-volnnd (‘ollom-'5 now sy=:- Lc-m of tcaclximz Basic Englnsh. “It‘s all legal,” he continued. “During the German occupation. We did not recognize the Nazis, so we had our own law. During the Russian domination. we do not recognize the Warsaw government so we again have our own law. \When a. complaint is filed with us against a BU member. we con- vene a court in the woods. Not literally in the woods. The ‘woods’ just means undercover. Sometimes it's really in the forests but it's usually in some farm or village ‘house and sometimes it's in War- saw itself. Presiding over the court in most instances is a pre- war judge, neither Nazi or com- munist but a Polish patriot. There is a jury, usually composed of law- yers. The court appoints as counsel for the defense. “'1'-he accused is notified that he is to be tried. He is told of the BhaJ‘ges—that he spied on n parti- lum, or that he railroaded an anti- FREE TUITION OFFERED Fully ' 5 O \M(‘)'I‘IIER WORI~3 'l'I(}HTS\ would conw out, \MO'I'III'2R PUT on Lung-Buttoned Garments.\ NEW YORK RESIDENTS William R. Ryan. Director of the Lnckawanna Vela-rm1s Service Agency zumuunees that the New York State Institute of‘Applied Arts and Sciences in Ucica is in- zimzurming :1 new course which will start l\'Iond’ny. January 5. 1948. Beginning‘ students will be ac- cepted fur the t\vo-year course in the Electrical Technologzy pm- grzmi. Another group in Retail Business Management, also will be started at the same time. These courses are tuition-free to high school graduates of New York State Residence. Students who are int.e1‘L':sled in enrolling for the winter quarter, which starts in December. should address their applications to the Registrar, New York State Insti- tute of Applied Arts and Science, Post Office Box 525, Utica, New _York. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES l‘vIis~s Mm-y ‘R(‘ld. associate pro- ft-~:~'u1' of English at tho svlmnl. ~'ai«l In-VV methods of touclxing Basic will include catalogs and daily nmvspnpers. The Women's Society of B('i.i\('i Presbyterian Church have an- nounced pluns for a Turkey Sup- per and Bazaar, November 19, from 5 to 7 p. m. Feature presentation of fancy work, towels, aprons fish pom]. parcel post and Whitg Elephant Sale will conclude the program. Now that the old Basic vocabu- lary of 180 words has been incr(-us- -ed to include verb forms. Miss Reid said students will he uhlo to say. “I love you.\ instead of the fornior, \I keep :1 great love for you inside me.\ from Sears- CARD OF THANKS LADIES’ AUXILIARY iobs. Featured The family of the late Mrs. Ann Lewis desires to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to their many friends, neighbors, and relatives for all the laindm-as shown them in their recent bu- reavement. In particular they thank the donors of the beautiful floral offerings. “The old Basic English frequent- ly u.».~auItcd m long‘. awkward sen- tencos.\ she said. For example, 21 student. asked me to explain the Imulx mled, “Beat. Me When He Sneczes.” “I had to tell him: ‘Give to ‘Him Blows When He Has a Cough.’ ” ANNUAL MEETING rips, mifers. onably priced. The Matlu-xv Glab Post Unit 1477, Ladies Auxiliary will hold their ropzular monthly nmoting Monday, November 17, at 8 p. m. in the Club Rooms at 511 Ridge Road, as announced by Florence Merrick, publicity chairman. ENOVIA A; M; - Open
