Camden Courier-Post, February 28, 1940View transcription
War! Russian and Pole Clash As Mariano Fails as Arbiter
Friendship of 20 Years Ends for Neighbors; Accused Communist Consigns Stalin to Perdition
World War II came to Camden Police Court yesterday.
And there was no armistice, despite a suggestion by the court for one.
It all started when Pete Rademow, 44, a Russian-born American, punched and kicked William Krawezwk, 53, a Pole who is seeking his citizenship papers.
The fracas occurred Saturday at the home of Krawczwk at 1544 Louis street. Rademow lives at 1223 Morton street. Both admitted a strong friendship extending over 20 years.
But friendship ceased when Russia invaded Poland.
Krawczwk said Rademow was a Communist and was always boasting of how many Poles the Russians killed. Rademow denied the assertion, and to make certain the court understood his denial, he suddenly assumed a dramatic stance, faced the crowded courtroom and shouted:
"To hell with Stalin."
Judge Gene R. Mariano attempted to soothe the two men. City Prosecutor Mitchell Cohen aided and abetted by offering a small American flag to the belligerents.
"It seems as though we have a miniature World War here," Judge Mariano said. "I can understand a situation like this, for I am of Italian parentage."
Judge Mariano then suggested an armistice.
Rademow was willing—he was the defendant and might go to jail. But Krawczwk demurred—probably dreaming of the day Poland would arise again.
So Judge Mariano found Rademow guilty and sentenced him to serve one day in the county jail, suspending sentence and ordering him to stay away from his former friend.
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Friendship of 20 Years Ends for Neighbors; Accused Communist Consigns Stalin to Perdition
World War II came to Camden Police Court yesterday.
And there was no armistice, despite a suggestion by the court for one.
It all started when Pete Rademow, 44, a Russian-born American, punched and kicked William Krawezwk [sic], 53, a Pole who is seeking his citizenship papers.
The fracas occurred Saturday at the home of Krawczwk at 1544 Louis street. Rademow lives at 1223 Morton street. Both admitted a strong friendship extending over 20 years.
But friendship ceased when Russia invaded Poland.
Krawczwk said Rademow was a Communist and was always boasting of how many Poles the Russians killed. Rademow denied the assertion, and to make certain the court understood his denial, he suddenly assumed a dramatic stance, faced the crowded courtroom and shouted:
"To hell with Stalin."
Judge Gene R. Mariano attempted to soothe the two men. City Prosecutor Mitchell Cohen aided and abetted by offering a small American flag to the belligerents.
"It seems as though we have a miniature World War here," Judge Mariano said. "I can understand a situation like this, for I am of Italian parentage."
Judge Mariano then suggested an armistice.
Rademow was willing—he was the defendant and might go to jail. But Krawczwk demurred—probably dreaming of the day Poland would arise again.
So Judge Mariano found Rademow guilty and sentenced him to serve one day in the county jail, suspending sentence and ordering him to stay away from his former friend.
