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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
Aerial Show Spectacular Display May Be Repeated Tonight-Aurora
 Borealis Takes
 Spotlight.

Waterbury was visited by mag nificent sky-show last night as the aurora borealis filled the skies with multi-colored lights. The northern lights were seen all over the New England states, experts describing the display as the greatest seen in this part of the country in generation.
 AS early as 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, as dusk was falling, the aurora borealiS began to perform. It filled the heavens first with a pinkish glow, that resembled rainbow. Then, as it grew darker, the lights flashed in all their glory sometimes across almost the entire sky.
 Variety in Colors
 In many New England towns, ex- cited persons rang fire alarms, cer- tain that great conf1agrations were under way somewhere nearby. The northern lights flashed red, yell low, green, purple and dozen other colors during the night.
 Radio reception in Waterbury was poor during most of the night, the aurora borealis causing con- siderable static. Programs could be heard we'll for a time, then bursts of static would show that the sky lights were blazing again. Scientists explain that the north ern lights are caused when huge volumes of gases in the strato- sphere are ignited by electrical currents brought about by mag netic storms and set ablaze.
 Up Boston Way
 Boston, Jan. 26- CUp)-Me- teorologists believed today that last nights spectacular aurora borealist display may be repeated tonight or within a month.
 Harvard officials at the Blue Hill observatory explained that the so-called northern lights occur in great intensity, so far as is known, during periods of high "sun-spot" activity, which come in 11-year cycles.
 tuner ulSplayS proDaDly occur over several days in each 27 days, though weather conditions or day. light may prevent visibility. ob- server Charles Pear said. These Friday cycles probably are caused by turning of the sun, he said.
 Chief Meteorologist G. Har- old Moves of the Boston weather bureau believed this gen. eration never had seen display as intense as last nights, though no record of intensity is possible. Official reports showing the area in which the aurora was visible were not due until next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
Your Income Tax

Of the millions of income tax returns that are filed annually, the vast majority are from sal- aried persons and wage earners whose income is derived from per sonal services.
 In general. compensation for personal services should be report ed for taxation purposes in the year it is received or unqualified ly made subject to demand. Con- pensation credited to the account of or set apart for a taxpayer, without any substantial limitation or restriction and which may be drawn upon by him at any, time is subject to tax for the year during which SO credited or set apart, al- though not then actually reduced to possession. If the services were rendered during the year 1886, or even prior thereto, but the com- pensation was not received, or made unqualifiedly subject to de- mand, by the taxpayer until the year 1897, the entire amount is taxable in the year received or made unqualifiedly subject to de- mand, when the taxpayer is re- porting on the cash receipts and disbursement basis, which is the basis used by most persons in res porting net income.
 The names of all employees to whom payments of $1,000 or over a year are made must be repeated. The information return should be be made on Form 1899, accom- panied by transmittal Form 1096 showing the number of returns filed. These returns should be filed on or before February 15, 1888.
 All of the various types of com pensation, unless specifically ex- empt by statute, or exempt by fun damental law, should be included in the taxpayers return of gross income, such as salaries, wages, fees, commissions, bonuses, tips, honorariums, prizes, awards, re- tiring allowances for pas tservices, etc. Where services are paid for in whole or in part with some thing other than money, the fair market value of the thing taken in payment must be included as- income. Other items subject to tax are fees received by ministers of the guspel for funerals, bap- tisms, masses, and like services; executors fees; directors fees; federal jury fees; and prizes re- ceived in contests of various kinds.
 The salaries of federal officers and employees are subject to tax, including the salary of the presi- dent of the United States and judges of courts of the United States taxing office after the date of enactment of the revenue act of 1882, which was June 6, 1892. The salary of the vice persident of the United States, and the sal- aries of members of the house of representatives and members of the United States senate are also subject to income tax.
 Further information and tax forms may be obtained at the local office of the internal revenue de- partment. in the post office build- ing. The office is open daily from g to o:30 8. m. and Saturdays from 9 a. m. to noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
A. AND P. TEACO.
 VIOLATES LAW

Washington, sJan. 26-(UP)-The federal trade commission today found the Great Atlantic and Pa cific Tea Co.,, guilty of violation of the brokerage section of the Rob- inson-Patman anti-price discrimi- nation act.
 The commission ordered the chain. which owns and operates more than 14,800 retail grocery stores in 38 states and the District of Columbia. to cease and desist from accepting allowances and dis counts in lieu of brokerage on pur- chaSeS of goods.
 The ruling was aimed at a prac- tice under which companies selling to the firm made monthly pay ments to A. and P. equal to broker age payments they were forced to make in selling to other customers. Such practice was in operation prior to passage of the Robinson Patman Act, the commission said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
BY ALLAN McELWAIN United Press Staff Correspondent

Los Angeles, Jan. 26-(UP- District Attorneys officers today hunted Capt. Earle E. Kynette, chief of the police intelligence squad. who was charged with setting a bomb to murder an m- vestigator employed by private citi- zens for crusade against vice.
 Police Chief James E. Davis has defended Kynette for a week and refused to suspend him from office. He said, however. that Kynette's arrest would cause his suspension automatically.
 District Attorney Buron Pitts clashed with the police authority over the scandal resulting from the bombing that seriously wounded Harry Raymond, the citizens in- vestigator. Fitts last night ordered Kynette arrested. He had his bond set at $50,000.
 Three Investigators from Fits of- flee searched for Kynette last night but could not find him. The charges against him were: attempted mur- der, assault with intent to commit murder, and malicious use of dyna- mite. Raymond was said to have been gathering evidence of the re- lationship between the underworld and politics when he was critically wounded by the explosion of a bomb in his automobile two weeks ago. He is still in the hospital. Surgeons took 150 bomb fragments from his body Kynette's squad, among other things. investigates the background and political connect ions of persons who criticize the police department. The squad op- crates directly under the chiefs of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
DOCK STRIKE IS
 ORDERED TO END

San Juan, P. R., Jan. 26. (UP)- Gov. Blanton Winship, in a virtual ultimatum, today ordered steam ship companies and striking dock workers to reach settlement within 48 hours. A four week walk out has paralyzed insular shipping.
 Confined to his bed at his official residence, recovering from injuries suffered in a fall, Winship said the government would take over con- trol of the water fronts if no agree ment was reached within that time.
 We are in a position" he said. where a blockade has been estab- lished that is more firm and more effective than the blockade against Germany durin g the war. This blockade must be lifted"
 Winship, discounting the possibil- ity of martial law, stated incular police are equipped to handle any eventuality. He added, however, that if necessary, the national guard might be called out if no agreement was reached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
Los Angeles Police Mxed
 In Crime Scandal Of Citv

lice. Last week Fitts had the police homicide squad bring in all 13 mem bers of the intelligence squad, in cluding Kynette, for questioning.
 Several of Raymond's neighbors were presena. They identified eight of Kynette's men as those they had seen frequenting rented house in the neighborhood, spying on Ray- mond. Kynette admitted that his men had kept Raymond under sur veinance for four mouths but denied that they had tapped the in- vestigator's telephone wire. Pitts said the wire had been tapped. He booked Kynette and his lieutenant D. M. Draper, police radio expert, on wire tapping charges but they won their release on writs of habeas corpus.
 Police Chief Davis was attending pistol shooting matches in Mexico City at the time. He came home at once. Pitts demanded that Kynette be relieved of his badge and gun. Davis, refused, saying, such action obviously would be unfair and un- justified under the lasts at hand"
 Pitts then charged Kynette with the bombing of Raymond, who was employed by the citizens independ- ent vice investigation committee, headed by E. L. Clinton, member of the 1887 Grand Jury, and by A. Brigham Rose, an attorney and bit- ter critic of the city and county ad- ministrations. Fitts said: "The in- vestigation of this office into the bombing of Harry Raymond has been impeded and hampered at every turn. Witnesses have been intimidated. It is my purpose to place the case, together with all its qualifications, before the Grand Jury, scheduled to be seated Feb. &.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
CATHOLIC ACTION
 DINNER TONIGHT
Rev. Dr. White, World War Veteran, Dean of Law
 School, to Speak

Members and friends of Sheridan Council, "A, Knights of Columbus, will attend the Fifth Annual Cath olic Action Banquet tonight at 8 o'clock in the Hotel Elton. The guest of honor and main speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Robert J. White, who is Dean of the Catholic University Law School at Washing ton. D. c.
 Dr. White arrives i'll Waterbury late this afternoon, motoring here from Bridgeport. During his stay in this city he will be the guest of the Rev. John Dial, assistant pas tor of the Sacred Heart church. Father Dial was a classmate of Dr. White at the Sulpician Seminary in Washington.
 The topic of Dr. Whites talk this evening will be Challenges to a Catholic in Changing Era. His talk will be broadcast between 9:30 and 10:15 p. m. from VERY.
 Dr. White will be introduced by Attorney Vincent A. Scully who will be toaStmaSter of the evening. At torney Scully will be presented by Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden. Other speakers to be heard include State Deputy William J. Shea of Manchester and the Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, chaplain of Sheridan Coun- cil and assistant pastor of St. Mar garet,S church.
 Guests are urged to be present promptly at p. m., as the program will start then. Individual tick cts are still obtainable at the door, Chairman Roger Walsh of the tick ct committee stated today.
 Members of the American Legion. local Bar Association, and Catholic U. alumni are expected to pay their respects to Dr. White at the dinner tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
GREAT BRITAIN AWPHENOMENA
Aurora BOrealiS Brightens Skies-PeOple Thought
 It War Scare

London, January 26 - tUPD-The people of Great Britain and the continent saw strange sights in the skies last night, ana considerable excitement was tinged with some SuperStitious awe. It was the Aurora BorealiS, familiar to residents ot northern countries but in this case visible as far south as the Medi- terranean. Inhabitants of Spanish villages surrounding Gibraltar watched the Northern Lights open mouthed, many declaring it heav- enly portent heralding a world war.
 Police and fire stations through out Europe were inundated by tele- phone calls during the evening, and many fire brigades turned out vainly seeking the "big fire. Some Brit ishers thought the air ministry was trying out a new anti-aircraft de- vice. Others near Windsor decided Windsor Castle was afire.
 Was Unprecedented
 The brilliant red glow in the sky, unprecedented in recent years, was greatest between D. m. and 2 D. m. Service on telegraph lines was dis rupted and short wave radio com- munication to New York Broken off. While fire brigade in a vil- lage near Vienna was seeking the elusive fire" farm barn was burned down. The phenomenon was seen in Athens, where it appeared as a cloudlike purple meteor. It was believed to be the first time the lights have been seen in Greece. An impressive spectacle was furn- iShed in Switzerland, where the aurora was reflected against the snoW-covered bountain ridges until 2 a. m. It was also seen viSib!y i'll the Azores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
PLEADS GUILTY

Willimantic, Conn, Jan. 26-(UP) guilty to breaking into the dormitory of the State Teachers College and taking numerous ar ticles which he later sold, Annunzio R. Licata, IT. was sentenced to an indefinite reformatory term today by Police Court Judge Franz M, Lincoln.
 Most of the articles were recov- cred, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
DOG HAS CAUSED
 DIVORCE ACTION

Salem, Mass, Jan. 16-CUP)- John F. Spencer, 65, retired Lynn mail carrier, planes his refusal to kill his pet German shedherd dog for his broken marriage.
 In an extraordinary letter to Judge Harry R. Dow entered as an appearance in the legal separation suit of his wife, Spencer wrote:
 My wife added up the grocery bill couple of times and told me how much it cost to feed him Perhaps $4 or $5 month-and she wanted to have him put away. That to me was unthinkable. Destroy my pal to save few cents day? I told her no and to never mention it again" ,,.
 The Spencers were married three years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
ONE BEAD WAS
 CAUSE OF STRIKE

New York, Jan. 26-CUP)-An- nette Margules. leading lady of White Cargo" ended a labor con- troversy today by removing one of three beads from her scanty cos tune.
 Membesr of the Theatrical Costu- merS' Federal Labor Union discov- cred that the bead had been sewed on by non-union seamstresS. Tickets marched to the theater where Miss Margules is appearing and there were threats of strike.
 AS Tondeleyo, native girl, in the play. Miss Margules wears only a few patches of cloth augmented by three beads, Today, she had only two and was looking for union SeamStreSS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
Market Increased m
 Trading Early Today
Retention of Wages, With Lower Prices an Edict of
 President, Did Not Please Traders of Wall Street

mission.
 Primary impetus for the unload ing, according to market experts, was the presidents statement in his press conference yesterday that he did not favor awge reductions to bring lower prices. Traders insist that lower prices are necessary and that they cannot come to any extent with wage levels retained.
 High priced snares were depressed as much as 2 points. Westinghouse Electric lost IA to 99. Losses of more than point were noted in a long list, including most airplane issues, farm implements and some coppers.
 Railroad issues joined the decline with Union Pacific down point at 77. Anaconda opened 5000 shares at 21 IA off 7-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
ELECTRICITY FOR
 RURAL SECTIONS

Hartford. Conn. January 26. - tUP) The State Public Utilities Commission met today with utili- ties company executives and rural leaders for a discussion of plans to extend electricity into isolated sections of Connecticut. Commis- sioner Joseph w. Alsop said two study committees which have been Investigating extension of light service into rural areas will report their findings. He said primarily the purpose of the conference was to agree on uniform plan ESQ that farmers in all parts of the state may know exactly how and when they may get service and get 1t on the same basis from all companies"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
FRANK PALKA IS
 AFTER RETRIEVE

Hartford Jan. 26-(UP)-Frank Palka, former Buffalo, N. Y., avia- tion mechanic awaiting death Feb. 2 in the electric chair for the staying of Bridgeport policeman, sought a fourth gubernatorial reprieve to- day while his counsel appealed a superior court decision denying his release on a writ of habeas corpus.
 Palka had endeavered to obtain the writ and an injunction prevent ing his execution on grounds that a former reprieve of the governor was illegally granted.
 The governor took the reprieve petition under advisement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
MRS. KENNEDY IS
 UNDER OPERATION

Boston. Jan. 26-(UP)-Mrs. Jos eph P. Kennedy, wife of the newly appointed ambassador to Great Bri- tain, was reported in good condi- ton at hospital today following a surprise appendectomy.
 The operation, performed last night at Cardinal O'Connell House of St. Elizabeth's hospital, was not an emergency, but had been contem- plated some time by Mrs. Kennedy.
 Reports from Washington in dicated Kennedy will postpone his authorization for Europe until his wife can accompany him. He was scheduled to sail Feb. g.
 Mrs. Kennedy, daughter of former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald, came here with her husband to open the Bos- ton community fund campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
ROSARY SOCIETY TO
 HOLD FOOD SALE

The Rosary society of St. Mar garet's church is sponsoring a food sale all day tomorrow at the Mill Ter & Peck dry goods store. The sale will continue throughout the day. and contributions of cake, bread, pastry and so forth will be accept able. Mrs. James coyie is chairiady for the. sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
TWO SUSPECTS IN
 RILEY MURDER

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 26-(UP)- Two men were held at the county building today for questioning in connection with the murder of Miss Alice L. Riley, 43, at Newington, Dec. 23.
 The men reportedly were picked up late last night by County Detec- tive Edward J. Hickey and ques- toned until dawn.
 Miss Riley's brutally beaten body was found in a field near an isolated Newington road. Death was caused by intracanial hemorrhage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
PASS NAVY BILL

Washington. Jan. 26 = (UP) - The Senate Appropriations Com mittee today reported to the Senate the $5549, ,227 SAP House-approved Naval Appropriations Bill which provides approximately $l38,000, ,000 for construction of more naval vessels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
By ELMER c. wALzER

New York, Jan. 26-fUP)-Stocks eased fractionally in increased trad- ing at the opening today. Bonds were steady while cotton futures eased to 4 points.
 Initial blocks ranged to 5000 shares. These represented punched selling orders set of by anticipation of further restrictive regulations by the securities and exchange com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26

Health Officer
 cause to be effective the anti pneumonia serum must be admin istered early in the case, and the earlier the better One authority that when serum for Type pneumonia is given during the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26

Weight of one pigeons wing. cut of close to the body, was only four-fifths of an ounce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
Installation Plans
 Completed By Club
Community Club Invites Delegations to Ceremonies
 Tomorrow Night-Gents of the Hill Adopt Program
WASHINGTON HILL

Final arrangements have been completed for the installation of officers of the Washington Park Community Club tomorrow night IF the Community House. Dancing and entertainment will follow the busi- ness of the session, which is to be well attended. Invitations to wit ness the formalities have been ex- tended the other community clubs of the city.
 William T. Johnston was named chairman of the special drive com mittee of the Gents of the Hill last night at meeting ill the Con- munity House. Other members ot the committee, which will arrange several affairs for the club during the remaining winter months, will be selected by MT. Johnston.
 A large attendance was the feat ure of last nights meeting, which followed a basketball game between the regular team and the officers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
No Serious Damage

No Serious Damage
 No serious damage resulted in this section from the storm Monday night according to reports yester- day. Several cellars were slightly flooded, but aside from that there were no other incidents. Streets were open as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26

EarbenderS
 Secretary Arthur Frageau has is- sued calls to all Earbenders to keep in mind the fact that games in the "45" tournament are now being played on Thursday nights instead of Fridays as was the case in the past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26
EarbenderS

of the club. The regulars VIC 22-12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26

Bowling League
 Games in the Washington Park Mems Bowling League resulted last night in victories for the Hayes and Desmaris units. Hayes took four straight games to whitewash Ca- paldo and Desmaris performed similar job on the Kelly-men.
 Drum Corps
 The Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps will furnish music and entertainment at the American Brass Company Association ban quet Friday evening, February I. The affair will be held in the asso- ciation's rooms on Bank street. Jane Sheehy, drum major of the corps will present baton swing num- bers and in addition, will offer sev- eral dance selections.
 Last night the corps. at their meeting and rehearsal, had prelim- mary rehearsals for their play, Footsteps" which will be presented at the Community House. No parts have as yet been distributed. The play is mystery drama
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-26

Junior League
 Games in the junior league sched- uled for tomorrow night are as fol- lows: Blues against Bulldogs; High flanders against SS. Peter and Paul; Cadets against Baldwin Aces and MohawkS against Flashes.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-06-16
AROUND
THE HOUSE

As You Iron.-Stack your clothes
in piles according to the rooms
in which they will be put away.
Then when you are finished the
clothes are sorted and need not be
handled twice.
Cream Cheese Substitute. -cc.-
tage cheese may be used in place
of cream cheese if it is pressed
through fine sieve to remove the
moisture.
Improving Cookies.-The flavor
of cookies is improved and they
stay moist longer if one table
spoonful of jam or jelly is added to
the cookie dough.
Mealy Baked Potatoes. - To
make baked potatoes dry and
mealy, when they are tender put
a fork at least twice into each po-
tato to let the steam escape.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-06-16

blue threads woven through, as
shown. The Upper purse and van
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and Delft blue woven stripes. The
plain spaces between the stripes
are made by weaving through the
fllet mesh with matching thread.
To start the fillet foundation,
make a chain the length of your
bag, then chain 5 more, turn, and
make a double crochet in the 9Th
stitch from the hook. Chain 2,
skip 2 and make double crochet
in next stitch. Repeat to end of
row, then chain and turn. MAKE
a double crochet in the top of the
last double crochet. Chain 2. Con-
tinue across the row, then chain S
and turn. Repeat from until you
have enough of the fillet mesh to
make your bag or purse. The
weaving is done with double
thread and a large blunt needle.
Work across and then back
through each row of the fillet mesh
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-06-16
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