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Evening star., 1937-12-03
OIL DEFENSE GIVES
ANSWER TO JUDGE
Denies Selling Program Charge
and Says No Federal Authority
Was Required.
BY the Associated Press.

BY tne Associated PreSs.
MADISON, Wis, Dec. 3.-The
often-asked question in the Federal
Governments gasoline price-fixins
case-whether the defense would Of
fer evidence to show written govern
mental approval was given to activi-
ties of Is defendant oil companies
had an answer today.
Asked point blank by Federal Judge
Patrick T. Stone If the defense would
show such approval, Chief Defense
Counsel William J. Donovan said yes
terday:
I'VE are going to prove that there
was no such buying program as al
legged in the Indictment, and that no
written approval was required"
The indictment charges the COM
panies purchased gasoline from small
independent refiners in 1895 and 1896
as part of plan to raise and peg
mid-Western prices.
Prosecutors contended that if the
defense sought to show governmental
approval under the N. r. A., Donovan
should first produce written approval
by President Roosevelt or Secretary
OF the Interior Harold L. Ickes. The
prosecutors cited a section OF the code
requiring such approval for buying
pools, but the defense asserted that
provision applied only to formal ar
rangements and not to the type of
buying the oil companies allegedly did
during the period covered by the in
dictment.
Evening star., 1937-12-03

star said Albert Ferucci, ~, Of Yonk-
ers, N. Y, who was q professional
strong man At Coney Island show,
has assaulted Ave patients and an at
tendant.
"Ferucci gets out Of strait jacket
in no time at ALL" Or. Hutchings re-
lated. HE nexes his muscles and tears
the jacket to pieces"
DR.. Hutchings said he has applied
to Duchess County District Attorney
John r. Schwartz 70 take necessary
legal steps to transfer Ferucci TO the
Matteawan State Hospital for the
Criminal Insane.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON,
publishers and author Of Coronation
Commentary"

publishers and author Of Coronation
Commentary"
Less than fortnight ago Windsor
settled = similar action out Of court for
Substantial sum-"
Lord Chief Justice Hewart, who au-
thorized the settlement, said the book,
published by William Heinemann,
Ltd. and written by GeofIrey Dennis
contained foul, cruel libel" that might
have merited a horse whipping.
Mr.. Churchill's writ did not specify
the damages sought. A member of the
House of Commons. he advised with
England's former King throughout
last years abdication crisis, which was
the subject OF Dennis book.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
FLORIDA GUSTS GPYSIES
81, Loaded With Money, Halted
by Hobo Maneuver.

OCAlAA. Fla. Dec. LP.-Thirty-
two Gypsies travelling in six new auto
mobiles and carrying enough money
TO start a bank" fell victims yester-
day to the Florida Hobo Express"
method Of turning the unwanted back
northward.
The tribe. II adults and Is children.
were jailed Wednesday night after
Farmer Lem Greggs complained they
departed with $118. OfYicers said they
recovered the money.
Sheriff J. P. Ramsay of Alachua
County yesterday conducted the erouu
to the Northern border Of his county
and sent them on their way. Hoboea
have been given similar treatment in
the past.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
The gO0d-lo0lei,,g coat of the hour
-styIed up to the minute
Mt. Rock Fleece
OvercOatS.$5 80

ea, enough to keep b" light enough mpor
Mems
Mt Rock Fleece For this
trend This from of 1t
built
needs of brilliant because Of
This of himself
VIII insists qualify but still within
double breasted models raglan box Anticipate Winter
Evening star., 1937-12-03
STRONG MAN PATIENT
PROBLEM FOR DOCTORS
Escapes Strait-Jacket Easily in
Poughksepsie Hospital.
Transfer Asked,

By the Associated Press.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Dec. g.
Wingdale State Hospital ofYicials are
seeking transfer for . strong -man"
inmate who slips out Of . strait
jacket with the greatest Of ease"
DR., Robert Hutchins OF the hospital
Evening star., 1937-12-03
Beer Quite Profitable.

BERLIN (R.-Germany's beer tax
netted the government 3ll5,200, 900 In
the fiscal year 1867. reports the
Angriff. organ of DR.. Joseph Goebbels,
propaganda minister. Germans con-
stunned an average Of Is gallons Per
person.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
DIVORCE GRANTED

Daughter of Newberry Charges
Cruelty to r. W. Brooks.
RENO. New, Dec. : (P.-Mrs. Carol
N. Brooks, daughter Of Truman H.
Newberry. former Secretary Of the
Navy and former United States Sen
ator from Michigan. won an uncon-
tested divorce decree yesterday on
grounds Of mental cruelty from Frank
w. Brooks.
They were married in Detroit June
10, 1912. Property rights were settled
by agreement last October IL.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
Best Skier Most Beautiful.

Nile. Danova, Czechoslovakia's best
woman skier, was also chosen the most
beautiful girl at the national skiing
tournament, held in the. Tatra Noun
tains.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
WINDSOR AUTHOR
SUED BY CHURCHILL
Abdication Crisis Adviser Of Duke
Alleges Libel in Court
Action.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. December 3.--Lawyers
for Winston Churchill, close friend Of
the Duke OF Windsor, yesterday issued
= writ for alleged libel against the
Evening star., 1937-03-18
BILL SEEKS 5-DAY
WEEK FOR FIREMEN
Reynolds Measure Is Referred to
Senate D. C. Committee
for Consideration.

Members Of the District Fire De-
partment would be given q 5-day
week If bill just introduced by
Senator Reynolds, Democrat, Of North
Carolina becomes law. 1t WAS re-
ferred to the Senate District Com
mittee yesterday for study.
Under the two-platoon system fire
men work 10 hours a day one week
and IA hours on the night platoon
the following week. They get one
day a week of, but in accomplishing
the change from day to night platoon
they wor' "a hours one Saturday and
have the next Saturday of.
To make 5-day 60-hour week pos
sible, the City-Wide Fire Fighters
Association is seeking addition Of 210
men to the force, Curtis C. MCGEE,
president, said today. The organization
hopes eventually to bring about adop-
ton of 44hour week.
The Reynolds bill provides for two
consecutive days of compensatory
time off each week on or in lieu of
Saturday and Sunday. 1t also pro-
vides that no fireman shall work
more than 10 hours on night platoon
or more than SO hours on day platoon.
In cases of emergency, however, the
Commissioners could require continu-
Gus service and adjust time of after
the. emergency is over.
Evening star., 1937-03-18
CAPT. CARLOS BEAN
EXPIRES SUDDENLY
Retired Naval Officer Will Be
Buried in Klgore, Tex,
on SATURDAY..

Capt. Carlos Bean, 56, U. S. N, re-
tired, died Tuesday night of a sudden
illness at his home, 4974 Quebec
street.
Capt. Beams last duty was as in
spector of machinery for the Navy
Department at the Electric Boat Co.,
New London, Conn. He was retired in
December, 1885. He was a member of
the class of 1902 at the Naval
Academy and had served on duty in
this city. He had resided here about
year since retiring.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Mary Baldwin Bean, this city, and
two brothers living in Texas. Funeral
services and burial will be in Kilgore,
Tex, Saturday
Evening star., 1937-03-18
W0RKH0USE BLAZE
LEVELS BUILDING
30 Woman Prisoners at
0cCoquan Had Just Left
Before Fire.
B, . star Correspondent OF The Star.

OCCOQUAN, Va, March 18.-Fire
Of undetermined origin yesterday razed
frame building housing the women S
sewing room here few minutes after
40 inmates Of the workhouse had
left their benches
The blaze, believed to have started
In the kitchen Of the workhouse,
was soon beyond control and had prac-
tically burned out before the arrival
of two pieces Of apparatus from Alex
andria, Capt. A. L. Petit said.
Mrs. Lillian Holland, matron, said
she WAS the last to leave the room as
work was stopped for the day and
that she saw no evidence Of fire at
that time. She said she believed the
fire started accidentally.
The one-story building Is one Of
several at the workhouse complained
Of by welfare officials as fire hazards,
and repeated efforts have been made to
replace them with larger, less dan
gerous structures.
Man prisoners were released from
their workrooms to assist in fight
ing the blaze.
Evening star., 1937-03-18
ASKS ROAD STUDY

Senator Nicely, Democrat, Of West
Virginia, asked Congress yesterday to
create a five-member commission to
study the feasibility of building a
'transcontinental super highway sys-
tem," including 150-foot paved roads
from coast to coast and from the Great
Lakes to the Gulf.
Evening star., 1937-03-18

A forse fomiIy-siz CrosIey. Povid-
ing ice cubes at one freezing ond
dozen and one eonvenienees thot
you've been wanting.
Evening star., 1937-03-18
PILLOWS AND PORCH FURNITURE

25-129 to 1.95 Kapoc-fled Sofa Cushions ---
els Canvas Roll-ups with pole g it. wide, z it.
5,1Poreh awnings 5 IT, vide. with heavy pipe frame
3Q-6;95 Heavy Metal Frame Chairs with fiber seat a
16-2195 Full-sze Porch Gliders with waterrepelleI
(Second Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
Gift Suprerrle! State Enjoying Excel lent Health Infan- tile Mort a ality
 Rate Reduced
 Considerably

Health is the supreme gift for 1887 which the State of Connecti- cut plans for all its citizens from the babe in arms to its oldest res- idents, the State Department of Health declared n its weekly bul- letin today, in which 1t extended Yuletide greetings to all who have helped to protect against disease and to raise the standard Of health in their communities.
 The departments holiday mes- sage and Solicitations reads as follows:
 Health is the supreme gift for 1887 which the State of Connecti- cut plans for all its citizens from the babe in arms to its oldest res- idents. The State Department of Health is especially pleased for 1t has been the standard bearer of this gift. It joins with all the other cities and towns in Q feel ing of gladness that the grim reaper death has been success fully held at bay and that no great epidemic has taken It's heavy toll. While there is q general feeling of Cladness that for the most part disease has been well controlled, there is some alarm over the increase in pneu- monia and diphtheria. However, this concern only strengthens the determination to bend every effort to furnish greater protection against these disturbing clements.
 "Fifty years ago hearts were sad dened in many homes throughout the state because 2,se3 infants were missing from their Christmas festivities. This year the family circles are lack ing only 770 infants and 2,093 more infants are sharing in the Christmas fun than would have, had the health conditions of fifty years ago prevailed.
 "The bright and shining star of this Christmas season is the pro- mise of the state that these child ren who are crippled by some physical handicap will receive special care 50 that they can participate more freely in child ren's activities in the future.
 "The seasons cordial greeting to all those in the state who have successfully fulfilled their obliga- tons to protect against disease and death and have raised the standard of health in their com munities."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
Local Committee In
 Reorganization Move
 On Program For 1888
Attorney A. Henry Weisman Chosen Chairman of Corp. COyIe Posts Committee -Birt Retires From
 Active Work After 10 Years of Service

Reorganization of the committed authorized by t.ie State Department of the American Legion to receive applications for relief from the vet erans' fund was affected here yes- terday afternoon at meeting in the headquarters of the Waterbury Chapter of the American Red Cross
 Past Commander Robert F. Birt of Corporal Coyle Post, who has served as chairman of the com mittee for the past ten years was obliged to decline nomination for another term, owing to pressure of business, and was succeeded by Attorney J. Henry Weisman.
 New Applications
 Twelve applications for relief were filed yesterday afternoon by former service men, indicating that veter- ans are being "hard hit" by the present recession of business. The applications were considered by the local committee and referred tc Captain Eugene P. Armstrong state treasurer, in Hartford.
 Future applicants for aid from the state fund will be instructed te report at the American Legion home each Monday afternoon to pre- sent their requests and to confer with the committee. Cases involving investigation will be referred to the State Departments official service man. The weekly allowance cheeks in cases where favorable action t taken will be distributed by Mrs Edith Ladd, executive secretary ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

the local Red Cross. They will be presented to the veterans on Satur- day morning.
 Procedure
 To facilitate matters Chairman Weisman has announced that all veterans seeking aid for the first time must bring their official dis charge papers 10 the committee meeting or else no action will be taken.
 Attention has also been called to the fact that only Connecticut vet- erans are eligible for relief. By Connecticut veterans is meant only men or wof1:n who enlisted in the service or were inducted into service during the World War while resi- dents of the state. Of late @ num- Der of veterans from various parts of the country have applied, but their applications were denied. The relief fund was officially established by State of Connecticut in lieu of bonuses for its own enlisted men and women.
 Committees Duties
 The Ameri> an Legion is authorized fby the state to act as administrator of the fund. Tho benefits when de- serving are all fo' ex-service men or women regardless of affiliations with any established veterans groups. The local committee serves in the capacity of accepting appli- cations and recommending to the state office whatever action its members deem advisable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

happened the other luncheon time diplomat spelbound listeners with
 talk the China The rolling seemed to punctuae his remarks The sound effect traffic what started the embarrassment of all concenedwh alleged of anecdotedeivered pidgn English Following him the Chinese dpomat-who spoke Id perfect Amercanl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
Legion Digs in for Rush of Relief Seekers

soloists were Helen Lorie, Mildred Bellotti and Mrs. Drufa, Mrs. Adel- inc Russell accompanied at the piano.
 Members of the chorus are Eleanor Devereaux, Mildred Synnott, Rosa lind Stoddard, Mildred McGovern, Florence Dillane, Grace Morrissey, Kae Heffernan Olive Hickox, Betty Doyle, Genevieve Guilfoile, Ann Driscbll, Marguerite Dwyer, Violet Chaput, Julie Cavanaugh, Eileen Kelly Inez Kelly, Margaret Dulac, Mildred Bellotti, Lottie Faron, Lu- ellie Sebastian, Helen Lorie, Mae Lyons, Ann Duffy, Mary Muster, Mabel Burns, Mildred Cavanaugh, Irene Luschinat, Mary Boyles and Ann Buckley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

in the aldermanic chamber, 1t was announced today at the office of Mrs. Margaret Verdon, supervisor of the Welfare department.
 In line with the general enlarge ment of WPA rolls throughout the country, the state rolls will be in- creased by several thousand dur- ing the next few weeks, many to be placed immediately, 1t is under stood. Those on direct relief and those who left WPA rolls last sum- nner to take private employment, losing their positions through the business recession, will be inter- viewed and placed at once, so far as the funds are available.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
CITY COURT CASES
 CONTINUED TODAY

A continuance Co Monday was given in city court today to Charles Trelkayskas, 27, of i47 Washington avenue, charged with breach of the peace. -
 A days continuance was given Stanley Mazda, 29, of 468 Baldwin street, charged with breach of the peace.
 A nolle was entered in the case of Raymond Casey, 25, of 64 Wall street, charged with breach of the peace.
 vernon vosburgh, 20, of West Cheshire, charged with reckless driving, was given a continuance to Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
HOPEVILLE CLUB

Ellis R. Akiiis, president of the Hopeville Community club, will pre- side at the regular monthly meeting of the club this evening in tho Hopeville school.
 An important feature of the meet ing will be the naming of a noiii- mating committee for officers for tho ensuing year, and Q report on the insurance on the Community House recently destroyed by fire will also Do given at thls time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
Walter WimcIaem On BrOGdzCGy
The Private Papers of a Cub Reporter
Grade Mark Regstered copyrIght lose Daily MrroF

The hreeedcn story about Raymond Hea thought to he tho recalled time clashed with Brodsy Night Court What wild temper displayed He arrested melting riot the charge said the tmesso ncensed h the humiliation of being ccuand not being able to do thing about it. There probably such scene in court fore He actually cursed at the Judge and him ana carried like hyseca costume which the American coonels hat brown khaki black tie belt puttees all the doodads that looking like bought at the 42nd Street Army and Navy shop He got pasng for his being downtown who called themselves War Veterans which they weren't He got months Welfare Island where East Siders murdered" him daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

The swanEy set talking about upstate society who invited Princeton attend deb daughters coming week Only of the class replied The letter said Tt nice of invite little girls party but I'm afraid there has been mistake You CO0red."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

slverman late founder Variety his staer a the time Jack La scrbes who the news without pull ing punches La still that He tells of time and Slime having snack in the Astor Hunting Room when the usually Marcus Loew came rushing over rage. digit "You lousy paper" hundered everything print wong Even Take at hyouve got Incorporated quoted all wrongp 'lgg
 "Oh we'll" said Iait, don't get mad, Marcus" iEt "But mad" he said, good and madi"
 Wel ten La suggested after a the quotations buried tiny ypewhy whole cd in Variety For e400 show everybody that Variety wrong"
 I'm afraid" grnned Loew, T aint that mad"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

London had 4,7s2 fires last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

of the better Christmas stories happened few when the Park editor gazette called of his Sentmcntass sruced him in this wse Charle he said 1T want do those typical Christmas Eve storea You know the talk to the who haven't thcr don't know where the next mouhful coming from Then families the Ghetto awful things with them them having decent Christmas dnner-here something knOw about people not eating decent Christmas meal And Cha your way back-pleaSc bring me couple Of hot dogs"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
WPA APPLICANTS
 REPORT THURSDAY
Former as We'll as New Petitioners to Be Inter-
 viewed on Work

Applicants for reinstatement on WPA rolls and all those within the aew qualifications of the state ad- ministrator will be interviewed, at N hearing at 10 o'clock Thursday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21
CHORISTERS GIVE
 INMATES A TREAT
Traditional Christmas Car. OIs Sung for St. Mary's
 Hospital Patients

The Waterbury Choristers, under the direction of cusanne Fox Drufa, gave recital of traditional Christ mas carols for patients of St. Marys Hospital Sunday afternoon. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

The of the radio which Mae West appeared apOIogized with public that taste and promise will again It hame though that Edgar Bergen and his McCarhy should punished for the mistakes of others
 question that Mccarthy held in high Mr. and America. But last night when short the screenn which Bergen and Charlie arhaK hysing all fairness episode hardly his Incidentally
 greatly many people complained Vests Over.emphasls of mental sp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

company recently out insurance George KranuOv of the Universal in China shooting the
 The insurance policy cost them $500 month on seoOO up premium being that stiff hs daring
 Norman Alley another newsreeI expert signed to China The Lloyd only thought the risks he would the the latest cables relate that Norman Alley the in China Che would literally give millions accidentally knock OOr he has the evidence of the Panay bombngs!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-21

Now that John stenbecks play o Mice and Men, one Of the hsone his earlier dsed of will published Modern Books It Pastures Heayen released by Covc Fiede It expected that the reissue will pedde heavily because of his current hit When first published enjoyed the record sale of four copes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-22
The Layman's Comfort
Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Enquirer)
 If the layman takes too much to heart all that he hears nowadays the field of medical research life for him is like sailing between Scya and ChaTyb dis
 To witness, there is the assertion made the other day by Dr Frank L. Rector of the American Society for the Control of Cancer who addressed delegates to over-exposure to the is conducive to cancer Lay men previously had assumed-since most medical authorities agreed that sunlight beneficial to the human body-that the they got the better.
 Similarly untold thousands dutifuly ate spin ach believing it to be the last word in healthfuness until word from the research laboratories that 1t didn't boast any vitamins than other green vegetables. Space doesn't permit the detailing of of the examples of the sort but there is no lack Of them in evidence of the point that the layman hardly knows what to believe from year to the next.
 The situation results, of course, from the exten- sive and intensive research in the modern field of medical science It was the custom back when our grandfathers. or fathers, even we, were boys to accept medical beliefs largely without ques tions Research as know it today is only few de- cades old Now no belief supposition is considered sacred in the laboratory and the dsproving of in correct theory is deemed as important the proving of new The cure Of cancer, and to lesser extent it's cause still remains mystery but more has been learned about the alment in the past 25 years than in the preceding 25,000.
 Thus while medical science like others. seems to the layman bewilderng it because of its advances And he while he may feel like guinea pig during the process may comfort himself in the thought that he is being benefited in the long despite the ire ouent contradictions ln theories In this case the old saying that it won't make any difference 50 years from now is true only in restricted sense. Our main comfort is that it will
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-22
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, There wasn't but one wit ness" "Not-but" forms a double negative Say, There was but one witness"
 Often Mispronounced: Chamois Pronounce sham-i, as in am, as in it, accent first syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Ordeal; cal Genteel, eel.
 Synonyms: Density, solidness solidity, compactness.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Discretion; discernment. especially as to matters of propriety and self control; precedence. "The better part of valor is discretion. Shakes peare.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-22
Death Lcves a Shining Mark
(New York -Telegram)

(New York Word-Telegram)
 Death is commonplace. Even mass disasters are headlines for only day or two.
 But now and then there occur tragedies of such drama and poignancy that they live on in the mem ories of
 Such a one the sinking of the Titanic when the greatest steamer afoat went down with 1,500 humans.
 Such another was the wreck of the Duncan Dun- bar outside the harbor of Sydney sailing ship, with its cargo of wives daughters and brdes-o-be return ing from England, all dressed in their finery ready 10 debark into the of loved ones Of that Mark Twain wrote:- { 'The tale is told to every stranger that passes the spot and it will continue to be told to all that come generations; but it will grow old cus- tom stale it. the heartbreak that is in it can- not perish out of it."
 And Mark Twain might have written of the tragedy of the Hndenburg-a perilous and nerve wrackng voyage the buffeting of wind and thunder storms behind the solid land of the home port before and then flames, smoke ashes.