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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
We'll Knolun People
 Called m By Jury
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ry A. Hanigan. He has been closely affiliated with former Controller Daniel J. Leary.
 Probe In New Angle
 Considerable question is brought about by the appearance of Donate Pietroria of Bristol. The appearance of John Fitzgerald, City Hall electri- clan is not entirely explainable. MT. Pietroria is proprietor of 8 grill in Bristol, and is understood to have transacted business with the city.
 There was rumor today that the jury would delve into operations of the horse-racing business in this city and surrounding towns.
 County Detective Edward J. Hickey, learned last night that En- och E. Borgnais, auditor, was miss ing when he went to New York to summons him. He sailed 10 days ago on the Swedish American liner Guardianholm, for Gothenburg.
 Phil Coppeto, president of Abri- gador Diggers, is also still missing, with no report as to his whereabouts available. Detective Hickey was ap- parently still in New York today, for he did not appear at the court house during the day as is his usual custom.
 No Comments
 MT. Alcorn had no announce ments to make concerning the jury probe at the conclusion of the morning session today. When he left for lunch, however, he was accom- panied by Judge Ernest A. Inglis, who has supervised the judicial as- poets of the probe since its outset. Whether this fact has any connec- ton with the developments of the probe is problematic.
 With such large group of witt nesses on hand, there is possibility that the session will be continued into the night.
 The principal witness of yester- day afternoons session was John J. Walsh, insurance man and chair man of the board of education. His appearance is not believed to have any connection with the school de- partment, however. He remained mere than two hours on the grand jury floor.
 Other new witnesses, who re- mained but momentarily were Ed ward A. Madison, treasurer of the Geghan Motors Company and John Altieri, head of the Altieri Construc- ton Company. On recall were Ar thur Sullivan, George Smith and Dennis Clancy of the street and wa ter departments; John w. Meaney and Francis Troy. auditors in the employ of the George H. Kingsley Company; Nathan Goldstein, audit or employed by Alderman and She patin of New Haven; and James Cronin, auditor, formerly employed by the Diamond Ginger Ale Com pany.
 It IS believed that the jury has completed its investigation into the circumstances of the records miss ing from the city yards. This belief is based on the fact that yesterday afternoons session was devoid of any representatives of this depart ment. Until yesterday, several mem- bers had been present at numerous consecutive sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

PICTURE TAKEN FREE-the pie ture which will mean that BABY IS ENTERED IN THE MOST POPU- LAR BABY CONTEST OF 1888.
 Can you use $100 CASH?
 That's the first prize, $1O0 cash, besides a beautiful loving cup and the title, MOST POPULAR BABY.
 Gifts To Babies
 There are many more prizes and EVERY BABY ENTERED IN THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST WILL RECEIVE A LOVELY GIFT just for ENTERING. And every BABY will have a picture taken FREE by the official photographer if YOU PARENTS take BABY to the Thomas Studio in the Brown building some day this WEEK!
 The total of CASH PRIZES is $20O and there are many more awards. The MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST will be the EAS- TEST contest YOU EVER EN- TERED, TOO! There'll be no work to it for those who have lots of &C., ouaintances and friends. The CON- TEST MANAGER will tell you all about it after you have BABY's PICTURE TAKEN FREE and BABY IS ENTERED IN THE MOST POPULAR BABY CON- TEST.
 Pictures Today
 Today we have pictures of two more of the first entries, a boy and a girl. Will a boy or a girl win the $1OO CASH grand first prize, the loving cup and the title?
 We'll, little Anthony Barrella, 14 months old, the son of MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Barrelli of IA Cherry street. whose picture appears today in THE DEMOCRAT, had this to say today:
 Me win. I like da spaghetti and that's why I know who's a'goin' to be MOS POPULO BAMBINO."
 He had lot more to say, but the CONTEST MANAGER told Anthony that perhaps this is a bit early ir the campaign to make promises about what would happen later Anthony reminded the CONTEST MANAGER that all the girls like boys with big, brown eyes, almost black, and that he knew he'd get plenty of votes.
 Girl Says "No!"
 But sweet Eileen Theresa Stack, years and 3 months old, the daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Stack of 193 Orange street, was not so sure about Anthony's winning.
 "When I smile at the boys they are sure to want to vote for me. think girl is going to be THE MOST POPULAR BABY" said Eileen.
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 most aggressive and perhaps the most imponderable factor in Euro pean relations.
 Russia Was Strong
 Two years ago Russia was consid- cred powerful friend of what is now the Spanish Loyalist govern ment. Russia formed a military al- liance with France. Russia was the eastern protector of Czechoslovakia. Poland overcame her fears long enough to turn friendly eyes toward Moscow as guard against Nazi Germany.
 Today Italian newspapers miss no opportunity to describe the sweep of Spanish insurgents as 8 defeat for the Soviets. France, without drop ping her alliance with Moscow, busted the communists from her cabinet and moved toward peace treaties with the two greatest foes of Russia-Italy and Germany. Britain and France have counseled the Czechs to compromise with the Nazis instead of depending on allies for military aid. Poland echoes the Nazi demand that CZechoslovakia wipe out the Prague headquarters of communist activity in the Bal kans.
 Russian Explanation
 The explanation for decline of Russian activities in western Flu rope covers wide field but out standing factors as reported in dip lomatic quarters emphasize the Soviets present interest in success full Chinese resistance to Japan. In addition, diplomatic sources hostile to Russia contend that internal troubles have caused European gov ernments to view with less certainty the possible role of Moscow in the next war.
 The chief strength of Russian in f1uence has been her unprecedented armed force and her unity of action The recent Moscow trials of high officials, many of whom had been considered the backbone of the So- viets, and reports that the Russian army is suffering an acute shortage of trained officers have contributed to the revised view of Moscow's po- Sition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

(Continued from Page D that paragraph four of the com- plaint which describes the Good Government association as an or ganization of 2,0O0 members, should be omitted because it is irrevelant and immaterial as it does not indi- cate that they are citizens and tax payers.
 The motions also seek the date, amount and payee of each over- expenditure-as well as the appro- priation, the name of the depart ment to which the acquisition was charged and the name of the de- partment to which it was properly chargeable.
 Judge Inglis will decide if the re- quests must be answered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
THREE FIREMEN HURT

Milford, Mass, April 19-(UP)- Three firemen were injured slight ly and score of persons fled from their beds early today when a $45,000 fire swept four-story busi- ness and apartment block in Mill ford's business center. Firemen Har- old Taft, Matthew CelozN and James O'Connor were cut by glass. Aid was called from Hopedale and the blaze was controlled after a three-hour battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
Pictures OfC0ntest
 Babies Appear Daily
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Take your choice, voters, and save these pictures of Eileen and An- thony, as well as the pictures of the four entries which appeared yes- terday in THE DEMOCRAT.
 Be SURE TO HAVE YOUR BABY'S PICTURE TAKEN FREE THIS WEEK AT THE THOMAS STUDIO. Then, YOU will have a VERY REAL INTEREST IN THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST AND, besides, YOU'LL HAVE A CHANGE TO WIN SOME OF THE $2OO CASH AND OTHER PRIZES.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
Walsh Ranked As
 IOOth Witness

John J. Walsh, chairman of the board of education and a local real estate and insurance agent, was the 100tk witness to be called by the grand jury since the probe opened seven weeks ago.
 At the conclusion of last Thursdays session, 96 had been called. Yesterdays new wit nesses were Francis Troy, John w. Meaney, Nathan Goldstein, John J. Walsh, Edward A. Mad ison and John Altieri. They ap- peared in that order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
MEN ZEN! LOVE !,:,: >:) )nEpnl' n GIRLSWITH E6

If you are poppy and full of fun, men will in vite you to dances and parties.
 BUT, if you are cross, lifeless and tired. men won't be interested. Men don't ike "quiet" girls. When they go to parties the9 want girls along who are full of pep.
 For three generations one woman has told another how to go "smiling through" with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Il helps Nature tone up the system, thus lessen ing the discomforts from the functional dis orders which women must endure:
 Why not try LYDIA E. PINKHAMs VEGETARIE COMpnTND3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
MAY NOT SEE HITLER

Vatican City, April 19-(UP - Pope Plus will proceed to his sum- mer residence at Castel Gandolfo on April 30, an authoritative source said today. It was believed that the Pontiff probably will not see Fueh- Ter Adolph Hitler, and that prob- ably no audience was requested Hitler is scheduled to visit Rome in May,
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 But Crasnitsky returned, and again demanded a job. Sergeant Ferriter took him out a second time and again Crasnitsky returned. He was then arrested on breach of the peace charge and lodged in a cell overnight.
 Willing to Work
 In court this morning Crasnitsky said: I'm big and strong, and will ing to work. I've been out of work for 16 months and I need job." It was testified that he lives with his son, who is employed.
 Judge Mascolo told Crasnitsky that the welfare department has hundreds of cases to consider and can't devote all its time to one case If not satisfied with his treatment at the office the judge said, Crasnit- sky should complain to the proper authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
U. F. MANAGER

Buenos Aires, April 19-(UP)- Announcement was made today of the appointment of A. L. Bradford as South American General manag- CT of the United Press, under J. I. Miller, vice president in charge of South America. Bradford for the past seven years has been assistant to Miller in South America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
BODY IDENTIFIED

Fairfield, Conn, April 19-(UP)- The body of man killed in an auto mobile accident here Sunday night was identified today as that of John Stokes, 70.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
MUST PAY ALIMONY

Augusta. Me, April 19- OP)- Erskine Caldwell, author of "Tobac- co Road" must pay $12,000 alimony in the next 12 years and $2,600 year. ly for support of his three children under terms of an uncontested di- vorce granted his wife Helen here yesterday. She charged cruel and abusive treatment.
 Gold production in Australia last year was 1,380,000 fine ounces, the largest since 1917.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

Fish prices are so low in Britain
 that many fishermen refuse to fish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

Churches of England recently ob- served Health Sunday"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
ploye of the Kingsley Compan. sailed ten days ago for Sweden. Former Mayor Donovan

TUIHICT NTdyUE DUIIOVWH
 The other man upon whom the Alcorn aides would like to serve a subpoena is former Mayor Daniel J. Donovan of Meriden, who sold trap-rock to the city. His family reports that he is in Ireland and will not return for few weeks.
 Borgnais, who lives at 9341 204th
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
SOVIET RUSSIA HAS
 LOST INFLUENCE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
.JOBLESS MAN IS
 TOO PERSISTENT

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FRANCE, ITALY
 TO SIGN TREATY

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YOUNG BUSINESS
 MAN STILL LOST

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THREE MOTIONS
 ARE FILED TODAY

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The Washington times., 1938-11-29
U. S, TO DELAY
RELAXING GRIP
ON PHILIPPINES
Move Seen as Answer
To Japan'S Claims
BY ROBERT G. NIXON

GN.S.) President Roosevelt was
prepared today to recommend TO
Congress that the United States
retain an economic stake in the
Philippines until 1860, although
independence will be granted the
island commonwealth on July 4,
1916.
The Administrators decision
was regarded as of signal impor-
lance, in view of Japan's recent
bold claim to domination of an
Asia for the Asiatics."
TURN DOWN QUEZON
1t was further revealed the
United States has no intention of
relinquiShing its hold on its far
eastern possessions until the last
minute. President Manuel Que
ION had urged that independence
be granted as early as this year,
or in 1899.
But the joint American-Phil'p-
pine committee, which has been
studying for more than a year the
question of severing ties with the
Philippines, today flatly recon-
mended against the Quezon pro-
posal.
The committee, whose report
has the approval of President
Roosevelt, concluded that an ad-
Ivancement of the date of independ-
ence would materially increase the
difficulties of the Philippine ad-
|justment problem"
MAY DEFER FREEDOM
The independence act, in which
sweeping changes are suggested, to
permit long-term economic re-
adjustments, sets the date Of in
dependence at July 4, 1916.
There were even indications in
congressional circles, in view of
Japan's aggressive attitude in the
Far East, that efforts may be made
in the coming Congress to defer
the granting of freedom to the
islands.
Any such move, however, would
be contrary to the Administration
program.
Americas armed forces will be
kept in the Philippines until in
dependence becomes fact, it was
learned.
High naval officials have ex-
pressed the belief that the United
States, in its own interests, should
retain the right of use of the
islands for naval bases after indie
pendence is granted.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
BIG Navy PLAN
PROMISED new
CONGRESS AID
Farm Group Foes Hit
By Desertions

Q.N.S). President Roosevelt's
message to the new Congress con-
venpig January 3 was eagerly
anticipated by legislators in the
Capital today, with special interest
being centered on his recon-
mendations for national defense.
The consensus on Capitol Hill
appeared to be that the PreSi-
dents budget viii call for huge
OUTLAWS for the Army and Navy.
Senators and Representatives
generally voiced the opinion that
steps must be taken for national
preparedness.
Senator Walsh CD Of Massa-
chusetts. chairman of the Senate
Naval Affairs Committee, who
piloted the billion-dollar naval ex-
pansion bill through the last seS-
sion of Congress, said:
Undoubtedly the situation
calls for expansion ia our ma
tional defense"
Some legislators, chiefly from
the Middle West, were hostile to-
ward what they called a super
super Navy" but the farm group
was broken by some old timers in
the ''little Navy" bloc. who now
are pleading for strengthening Of
the feet.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
BELGIUM QUITS
BOARD ON SPAIN

BRUSSELS, Nov. 20 GN.S0,
Premier Paul Spaak today an
nounced withdrawal Of Belgian
representation from the Spanish
nonintervention committee.
The premier told the senate
that Belgium considered collabora-
ton with the committee no longer
justified, and that it would hence
forth attempt to deal directly with
the Spanish nationalist regime at
Burgos in order to give Belgium
proper representation in nation
aliSt Spain.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Shanty Fire Sets Off
Blast, Killing Z Miners

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio, Nov.
20 0.N.S0.-Authorities today
sought the cause of a shanty fire
that set off a blast in small
coal mine north Of here, killing
two miners, Jack Sutherin. IS,
and Charles McDade, 20. The
men were trapped in the mine,
when embers from the burning
shanty at the top of the shaft
fell into a can of powder near
them.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Death Wins Race
To Stricken. Mother

BOSTON, Nov. 20 I.N.S.).
A plane flight from Hanover, Pa,
to her stricken mother, proved
fruitless today as Mrs. Lillian Rees
arrived a few moments after Mrs.
Fanny Goldsmith, SO, wealthy
resident, succumbed to accidental
gas poisoning. Police and Fire
Department pulmotor squa d S
worked four hours to revive Mrs.
Goldsmith after she had been
found unconscious in bed while
gas flowed from an open jet in
a gas log.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Wi|kesbdnre Paper
Settles Lonq Strike

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Nov. 20
Q.N.S0.-A strike of employees Of
the Sunday Independent ended to-
day with signing of a years con-
tract by the Newspaper Guild and
the publishers of the Independent.
Immediate preparation was made
to publish for the first time in
two months. Meanwhile, the three
other Wilkesbarre dailies con-
tinued suspension of publication.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Chairman Resigns

LONDON, Nov. 20 G.N.SD.-A
crisis developed today in the non
intervention committee as Chair
man M. Vandulm of the interna.
tional board resigned for per
Sonal reasons"
Belgium has withdrawn com.
pletely from the committee and
Sweden is contemplating getting
out of the chairman's subcom-
mittee,
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Labor Chiefs Seek
Way to Save
Their Faces
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with a campaign to crush the
Communist Party in France.
The official journal today pub
lished degrees requisitioning for
work under military supervision
all employees of public services
owned wholly or in part by the
State and it's various subdivisions.
The official journal also re.
workers in the mining
and allied industries in AlSace
and in the upper Rhine district.
Daladier took these stern steps
to break the strike before 1t begins
while authoritative sources re-
vealed to International News Serv-
ice that efforts to form a common
front between France and Ger
many against communism are I'M
der way.
Calls Armed Forces
It was disclosed the Franco
German accord, scheduled to be
signed in the near future, will
include a common stand against
Communism if Daladier weatherS
the strike crisis The real issue
of the impending strike, accord
ing to these sources, is the sur
vival of Communism in western
Europe.
Before issuing the DEGREES mill
tarizing public service workers,
the premier called upon the
French army and navy for aid
in breaking the strike.
The greatest secrecy sur.
rounded the activities today of
Daladier and other members Of
the government. Persons close to
Daladier expressed the opinion
that the labor leaders, sensing
defeat, were centering their ef-
forts on finding a face-saving
formula before backing down.
Doladier Stands Pat
Daladier, it was said, was re-
luctant to yield an inch In that
direction because he felt a crush
ing victory was within his grasp.
War veterans took a large role
in the feverish negotiations today.
A delegation called on Jouhaux
and then on Daladier.
The possibility that normal &C :.
tivitieS in Paris will be crippled
by the strike despite the govern
ment'S drastic precautions ap-
peared today when typographerS
of the city voted unanimously to
stay away from work. Their &C.
tion-if the strike takes place
will deprive the city of all news
papers.
Premier Daladier today sent q
report to President Albert Lebrun,
which took on special significance
in view of the anti Communist
drive. This report said:
Harmful propaga and a OF
which the government is aware,
is attempting, by attacking the
laws of the republic, to create
a state of agitation in the
country.
This has brought the risk Of
not only seriously compromising
public order, but also, In the
most dangerous conditions, of
affecting the foreign situation
Of France.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
French Open ParIeyS
To PrYUent WAtk0ut
Paris Police Ban
Strife Films

PARIS, NoU. 20 T.N.SJ.
Strict censorship lDGS imposed
By the police today on all
motion picture films of labor
troubles. The Surete rationale
national police he1dQudrters)
instructed neWSreeI compGn-
les that coUerGge of strikes,
and occupations or eUdcuG-
tions of factories waS banned.
No film on these subjects
may he exported.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
FRANCE LACKS
Cash, SKILL TO
MATCH HITLER
Unbalanced Budget, 40
Hour Week Chief Ills

Not enough money and not
enough skilled labor-theSe are
the main reasons why France is
facing a general strike and per
haps a dictatorship initiated by
Premier Edouard Daladier.
France has been bled white by
q budget unbalanced for 40 years.
Even with new taxes on the little
man, income this year may fall a
full billion dollars short of outgo.
Yet the budget can't be bal.
anced while Germany is building
$50 to 400 planes a month to-
Frances puny 10. And France
can't hope to build 400 planes
month unless the 40-hour week is
modified or aDrogated. Germany
produces 1000 airplane engines
per month as compared to 400 in
France.
PROBLEM OF HOURS
In Germany a tremendous mill
tary machine is being built by
skilled workers on a forced SIS to
q hour week. In France the 40
hour week has so curtailed pro-
duction that drastic revision ap-
pears to have become an absolute
necessity.
It is this revision that has
brought 100000 French union
lists to the verge of a general
Stoppage. They are left-wing
unionistS, including a strong Com
munist bloc.
The French do not like to pay
taxes, so the new. and in some
cases, double income tax system,
Is creating anguiShed furore.
Under the new rates, the levy
on an income of 10000 francs
($783. 00)-considered the abso-
lutte minimum necessary for a
family of four-now will be $500
francs ($39.52). This is an in
crease of 140 per cent since the
summer of 1886 when Leon Bulm's
popular front government inaugu-
rated its reforms.
MIDDLE CLASS HARD HIT
The increase in the middle-class
brackets is shown by the position
Of the. man earning 100000 francs
($2,600) annually. Whereas he
formerly paid 5000 francs
($250 6O tax, he must now kick in
with Is 200 francs 1895 .20.
In neither of these two brackets
does the American head of fam
lily of four pay any income tax.
The indignation of the middle
classes is further aroused by Fl
nance Minister Paul Reynard'S
new special taX-independent of
and not included in the income
tax-of 2 per cent on all profes-
Sional revenues, incomes from divi-
dends and rents, etc. The meas
ure was adopted to establish a just
balance between the workingman
and the "bourgeoisie," since the
latter are the only ones hit.
The result has been the loss for
the cabinet Of the support it for
merly had from the multitude of
little professional people and arti-
sans.
LOWER CLASSES ENRAGED
But all the lower classes are
most highly enraged because Rey-
maud has limited to so per cent,
the tax on any income, no matter
how great. They point out that
England and the United States
tax incomes Of $4,000 and more
by rs per cent. and more.
UnionistS claim that Daladier is
using the armament crisis to end
the dominance of the left-wing
parties. They cite his increase in
the taxes on the poor and his de-
crease in the taxes on the rich.
Daladier'S answer is that he has
to build up French ornaments.
The most recent figures available
In this country indicate that only
$4,000 Frenchmen are unem-
ployed out Of a total population Of
100000. !
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

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