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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18

before the deadline, July 16th, is reached. Consequently, with ap- proximately 235,326 cars remaining to be inspected, daily average of 5,230 vehicles inspected is necessary. During the first fifty-four days of the inspection periods, the daily average was 3,163.
 of course" the Commissioner said, there will be more than 235.- 326 vehicles to be inspected, as we are registering hundreds each day. As matter of fact, at the close of business May 10th we were over 11,000 registrations ahead of last year"
 All indications point to heavy rush of cars the closing days of the inspection period which closes Sat- urday, July 18th, when motorists are attempting to have their cars inspected in order to avoid conflict with the department. The registra- tions of all cars which are not in- spected on or before July 18th "shalI be suspended for any period of time the Commissioner shall see fit, but not to exceed ninety days" accord ing to the statute governing semi annual inspections of motor vehi- cles. Those motorists who have not yet had their cars inspected are urged to do so at once and avoid the long wait in line on the hot July days at the close of the inspec- ton period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18
Britain s 'Know-AH'
HE'S KEEPER OF STATE SECRETS

years ago in Australia, but his father was native of Brighton, fa- nous English seaside resort. Young Hankey went to Rugby school in England and thence into the Bartish marines. He remained in that sery- ice for 13 years.
 He was retired from the marines as lieutenant colonel, being trans ferred to the civil service and allo- cated to the committee on imperial defense as a junior secretary. He soon went to the top and there he remains. Now small, trim, dapper man with a graying moustache and a pleasant smile, he lives very sim ply in the country contiguous to London on salary of $l5,000 a year.
 In 1884 he made tour of the do- minions of the British Common wealth of Nations. It was given out that this was private trip. In reality. he traveled for the purpose of inspecting the war preparedness of the various self-governing states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18
ROWLAND 'FIRES'. STAFF MEMBER
Edward F. Grady Latest Experienced Worker
 to Be Replaced

Edward F. Grady, employed for three years as an audit clerk and accountant, was fired by Controller Sherwood L. Rowland today, con- trary to the controllers published statement earlier that "all changes in the office have been made" This completes the general busting of employees under MT. Rowland's s merit system" regime and, today, representatives of the Underwood Elliot Fisher company were ill the office teaching the new employees how to put ribbons in typewriters and to operate the bookkeeping ma chine.
 One employe was given instruc- tion how to use the adding ma chine. But whether this was the latest appointee of MT. Rowland's. merit system," was not immediate ly learned as the controller, follow ing custom since Jan. 3, was not available for comment to The Dem ocrat.
 MT. Grady, a native of Waterbury is graduate of Wilby high school, the Bentley School of Accounting, Boston, and, for five years before his employment in the office of the con- troller, worked for the large &C., counting firm, Price, Warehouse & Co.,, which handles among other &C., counts that of the United States Steel Corp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18
Fast Scenic Route
 To Chicago Listed
Democrat Travel Editor Outlines NOn=COngested Trip
 Along Great Roosevelt Highway

Washington and Fredric,zsburg. This route from Mansfield to Williams port, follows an old Indian Trail over the mountains. During the old days it was used as means of com- munication between the Indians of the south and those of the Five Nations.
 Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania
 Continue from Mansfield into WellSboro. The beautiful Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania is situated in Harrison State Park, in the land of endless mountains, near Wells boro. Visitors view this extraordi- nary sight from the lookouts To- cated on a precipice more than 1000 feet high. The Canyon is 50 miles long. It is conveniently reached from Wellsboro by means of new hard surfaced road Penn. Route 660, which leads directly to the very rim of the canyon.
 Still following Route U. s. 6 drive through AnSonia and Galeton into Coudersport, the county seat of Pot ter county, which is noted for its bear hunting. The bear population is scattered throughout what is known as Black Forest, lying to the south of the town. The vast for est wilderness is a playground for the camper, hunter, fisherman and vacationist. Four miles east of Cou- dersport and less than half a mile from the Roosevelt Highway, is one of the greatest freaks of nature. Here is what is known as the Ice Mine". In the side of the rough mountain only little distance from the valley is a cavity in which ice forms in the summer and thaws and wastes away in the winter.
 Heading westward along the Roosevelt Highway one motors through Port Allegany and Mount Jewett into Kane and then westward through the states of Ohio and h. diana to the connection with Route U. s. Al which leads directly into Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18
BOSTON FIREMEN
 ARESTILL BUSY

Boston, May 18.-tUP)-Firemen continued to pour water on the smouldering ruins of two storage buildings early tday after a four alarm fire that threatened 5000 lives and a square mile of property in West Roxbury and Brookline. Dur ing the height of the blaze last night, police in prowl cars threaded their way through the thickly popu- lated section warning residents that 10000 gallons of oil in the fire area might explode at any time.
 Bremen from Boston and Dedham raised water curtains and averted the threatened explosion however. One of the burning buildings was only 10 feet from gallon oil tank.
 The buildings destroyed, owned by the Highland Ice & Fuel company, were used to store hay, ice, ice- cutting tools and other equipment Damage was estimated at $50,0OO.
 Pinned between beams as wall collapsed, Lieut. John Cox, 30, was treated at the scene for minor in- juries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18
CLEVELAND HAS
 75,OOO NEEDY

Cleveland, May l8-(UP)-A hun dred men, women and children city relief clients protesting that they were being starved-continued their sit-down demonstration in the city council chamber today, sub- sisting on donated rolls and coffee.
 A legislative committee began in- vestigating the needs of the city's 75,000 destitute persons. Until the legislators act there was little hope of the unemployed getting what their demonstrations demanded: A permanent, substantial relief pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18
By MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Staff Correspondent

London, May 13.-"He knows everything; he can put his hand on anything; he knew everybody; he said nothing; he gained the conf1- dence of all"
 The subject of this elaborate eulogy by the great statesman, Winston Churchill, is Colonel Sir Maurice Hankey the keeper of more secrets than any man who ever served the British Empire. His diary If it is ever published will re- veal more inside history than any book or dozen books of our time. For Sir Maurice has been secretary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18
BOUND OVER

After a lengthy hearing before Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today, Frank Rinaldi, 19, of 35 White road, was bound over to the June criminal term of superior court on two serious statutory counts. Bonds were fixed at 5000.
 A 14-year old girl was the com- plainant. Rinaldi was arrested Monday by Detective-Lieutenants Connie Shanahan and Joseph Bender.
 The trial lasted for almost three hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18

The famous Los Angeles poker hand in which Harry T. Clifton, wealthy Englishman, claims to have lost $150,000, has been brought under scrutiny of the law by the occult findings of the Rev. Violet Greener. above, high priestess of mysticism in Cali fornia's Abageg temple. The Rev. Greener claims to have divined hocus-pocus in the poker playing of Lew Brice. brother of Fanny and winner in the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18
TEN PER CENT CUT

Pittsburgh, May 18.-(uP)-The Westinghouse Electric & Manufac- turing company today announced ten per cent reduction in the base pay of its 13,000 salaried employees. including executives. The cut, effec- tiev June l, does not affect hourly- paid employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18

Now is the time for all car oWn- CTS to have their brakes checked With the beginning of nice weather more motorists will be on the road and the driving speeds will go up Consequently, there is a need for better brakes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18
6,3O2 Cars Inspected
 At Testing Lane Here
State Figures Show Surprising Decline in Numbers; 2,183 Machines Rejected Brakes Lead

total of 63O2 had been inspected at the State Department of Motor Vehicles testing lane on Thomaston up May according to figures released today Commissioner Michael Connor Less than half the total
 number of registered in the state had been inspected piles registered Of these only 1925 had been inspected Of those inspected there 823 rejected Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18

cars rejected, there were 39,320 which passed on second inspec- ton.
 At the local testing lane there were 2,138 cars rejected. Causes for rejection were as follows: brakes, 1,066; lights, TIA; wheel alignment, 385; miscellaneous, BIO.
 Commissioner Connor brought out in his statement that there are but forty-five working days remaining
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-18

Qualifications - At least three years as assistant in responsible buying and purchasing on large scale: good knowledge of modern purchasing methods and technique and of sources of supply; skill in dealing with persons; resourceful- ness, accuracy, good buying judg- ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
MAY RID RELIEF
 OF ALL POLITICS
Non-P artisan Boards Be- ing Considered in Every
 County of Nation
BY RONALD G. VAN TINE

Washington, Dec. 28-(UP) - President Roosevelt is considering today the establishment of non- partisan boards in every county to keep politics out of relief. The plan, it was learned, was outlined at recent White House conferences. One usually well-informed source said that it was designed to answer congressional criticism of the works progress administration and to soft en demands for an investigation of that agency. New attacks on WPA were expected to follow publication of the report of the Senate cam- paign expenditures committee, which investigated charges of po- itical activity among federal em- ployes during the last elections.
 Serious Charges
 It was learned that the report, covering inquiries made in IS states, would contain serious charges in- volving politics in relief in several states, notably Kentucky, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. A coalition of 4tORA64AN04Ao 611u COlloCINdtlVE Democrats planned to use these charges as ammunition in a fight to prevent Senate confirmation of former WPA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins appointment as secre- tary of commerce.
 A recent White House visitor. commenting on the relief situation in his state, drew from the pres ident an outline of the proposal to create non-partisan boards to in- vestigate complaints of political coercion and other charges, and to advise the federal agency. Actual administration of relief would re- main in control of WPA. Mem bers of the boards would serve without salary.
 Admits Weaknesses
 Congressional opponents of the present relief Set-up contended that MT. Roosevelt, in considering such a plan, was admitting weaknesses in the WPA which, they said, per- mitted federal employees in many states to play politics with persons on relief rolls.
 A strong group of senators. in- cluding Carter Glass, D. Va, Arthur H. Vandenberg, R. Mich, Josiah w. Bailey, D. N. O., Harry F. Byrd. D. Va, and Ellison D. Smith, D. s. C.. planned to renew attempts to abol- lSh WPA and turn its administra- tive functions over to the indiv- idual states.
 These efforts may be strengthen ed by the findings of the campaign expenditures investigators. Chair man Morris Sheppard, D. Tex, said he hoped to make the committees report public on Jan. 2, the day be- lore the 76th Congress convenes.
 Although the report may not criticize Hopkins, it Is expected to attack severely the activities of WPA personnel in some states. Sen. Wallace H. White, Jr., of Maine. only Republican on the committee indicated that the findings of the Democratic majority would be SO strong" that it would be unneces- sary for him to file a minority re- port.
 Some senators found support for their opposition to WPA in the an- nouncement that an appropriation made by the last Congress of $I,- AZ. 100000, intended to carry on re- lief until March 1, would be ex- hausted by Feb. T.
 Another demand for a congress sional inquiry into operations of the relief agency was made by Sen. William H. King, D. Utah, member of the economy bloc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28

HOW much did you learn about H picture-taking in the past year? How much will you learn in the New Year we are now entering?
 This is a splendid time to take stock of yourself. examine your cam era progress, make plans for the future. Could the figure on the stair case above symbolize you? Are you standing still-or are you moving upward into the light, reading more about picture-taking, studying your pictures, taking more, and constant ly trying to improve?
 Much of value is being written these days about taking better pie lures. Simple, practica! handbooks about photography are readily avail. able. Photo magazines contain much useful information. Manufacturers of cameras and film offer dozens of free pamphlets - not advertising, but practical instruction booklets. Every camera lobbyist should avail himself of these aids, for wider knowledge helps one make better pictures.
 Is 1t your habit to study light and shadow-not just when taking a pie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28

ture, but in everything you see? Light and shadow are the sub stances of which photographs are made. Observe them, compare their variations in morning and evening, on sunny and hay days-and you will learn much about finding pie lures that please the eye.
 What do you know of color filters the little devices which, slipped over a camera lens. account for many of the striking "effect" pic lures one sees today? Have you studied the simple rules of compo- sition that help you arrange pic lures so much more pleasingly? In- expensive, elementary books on how to make good pictures explain all these things in 9 manner that any picture-lover can understand.
 Why not make the new year a period of study as well as of picture taking? Broad knowledge is not needed to get pictures, but 1t helps obtain pictures that are better, more pleasing, more satisfying. And today such knowledge is so easy to ac- Quire!
 John van Guilder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
FAIR LABOR ACT
 BOOKLET ISSUED
Requests Pouring in for Additional Quantities of
 New Pamphlets

The Area 1 office of the Wage and Hour Division, U. S. Department of Labor, has been making a sample distribution from Boston of a pam phlet describing the principal fea- lures and explaining the objectives of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1888.
 This booklet, which is called, "A Ceiling for Hours, a Floor for Wages, a Break for Children" was originally distributed by the De- partment of Labor from Washing ton, but recently the Boston office has sent dozen copies of these pamphlets, which are attractively illustrated with charts, to the public libraries throughout Massachusetts and the other New England states, and at the same time offered to supply additional quantities. The Acting Area director for the Wage and Hour Act states that the sam- pies have been very well received and that requests are now coming in at a lively rate for large quan- titles of the pamphlet. It is very apparent that through the libraries a much larger proportion of the
 reading population is going to be better informed on the Fair Labor Standards Act.
 In addition to the libraries, the Boston office of the Wage and Hour Division plans to make sample distribution of "A Ceiling for Hours, A Floor for Wages and a Break for Children" to the public high schools, shortly after the end of the Christmas holidays. To the schools, it will also offer free distribution of the pamphlet through the offices of the school principals and through classes in government. It is antici- pated that the total distribution which would be reached through both libraries and the secondary schools will be not less than 5000 copies, which find their way into the hands of the public in New England through these sources.
 At the Area office of the Wage and Hour Division, at 120 Boylston street, Boston, it was made clear that any individual or organization may receive "A Ceiling for Hours, A Floor for Wages and a Break for Children" merely by writing to the office and that no cost is in- volved in securing the pamphlet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
ALFRED DUNBAR SUED FOR $1OOO.
Alleged Money Due for Funeral Expenses of
 Relative Basis

On the last day for returns, a number of actions were entered to- day in the court of common pleas for the January term.
 Among the cases are: Suit for $1,O00 entered by Mack N. Reyes against Alfred Dunbar for alleged money due for funeral expenses of a relative. Attorney Sidney S. Cas- sel represents the plaintiff.
 The United Tyre Sales Co, Inc, is suing c. F. Conklin and O. F. Caton, doing business as the c. & c. Coal Company, for $200.
 The Cremo Brewing Co.,, of New Britain, has entered suit for $500 against James s. Andriaccio, the Antique Tavern.
 The Standard China Co., Inc, seeks to recover $3,50O from Deme- trius Nicholas on alleged money due, all of the above actions on common writS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
Temperature Changes Bad News To Drivers
Motorists Urged to Carefully Consider Surfaces and
 Avoid Skidding Accidents

ing the remaining days of the cur- rent calendar year. An excellent traffic accident record can be ruined by serious accidents causing multiple fatalities. The following prepared statement by the commissioner is is- sued as an appeal to the public for more careful driving.
 Freezing Weather
 "A forecast by the weather bu- reau office in Hartford today, states the commissioner, indicates that freezing temperatures will prevail in most sections of Connecticut on Wednesday and possibly on Thurs day. Rain-swept highways prevail everywhere in Connecticut. These highways will become surfaces of sheer ice when the mercury falls into the low twenties.
 While this veneer of ice may soften during midday hours, when the sun is strongest, the road Sur- face again becomes icy during the late afternoon. cannot emphasize too strongly the need for motorists to consider carefully the road sur- face over which they are operating. We must remember that temperature changes here and there about the state. As we drive north from the shore the temperature is generally lower, resulting in icy surfaces in northern Connecticut and points north in New England.
 Night Driving
 Because of the unusual number of skidding accidents, this warning seems doubly needed at this time of the year when we are completing the traffic accident experience rec ord for one year and soon to open our books for another year. Night driving is most hazardous when wet roads have been made icy by low temperatures. We urge utmost cau- tion by motorists-and pedestrians, too-who must use rural highways under such conditions"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
RELIEF BOARD
 MEETS MONDAY
Petitions for Abatement of Taxes Doubles Last
 Years Total

The board of relief has for cone sideration more than twice as many petitions for abatement of taxes as in any other year for its considera- ton when it meets next Monday.
 Because of the large number. the board will forego the observance of the New Years holiday and will convene at g o'clock to start the series of hearings which are to continue until the 20th of the month. The Monday morning ses- sion will be from g o'clock until noon and the afternoon session from until o'clock.
 Thereafter there will be evening sessions on Wednesdays and Fri- days, from ' until g o'clock, Satur- day afternoon sessions from 2 until 5 o'clock. The last session will be held Friday, Jan. 20.
 Members of the board of relief are: Anthony V. Petrillo,. chairman; Robert N. Scollay and William F. Cleary.
 MT. Petrillo explained that the New Years holiday sessions will be held particularly for those persons who might not otherwise find time to have hearing on their abatement petitions due to the conflict of their working hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
FAMILIES SUITS
 TOTAL $43,0O0
Father, Wife, Son, Two Daughters Seek Dam=
 ages for Injuries

An accident on the Naugatuck- Waterbury road is basis of five suits for $43,000 entered today in the Court of Common Pleas by mem- bers of Waterbury family against the Fulton Markets, Inc.
 The complaint, as entered by At torney Vincent Miller, sets forth that the car of the defendant, driv- en by Adam Swierczewski, on Dec. 8, 1887, struck the car of the plain tiff, driven by the father of the family, Eugene F. Garrison.
 The plaintiff, who seeks $3,000 for injuries to himself, was riding with his wife, two minor daughters and a son, and suits of $10,000 each have been entered in behalf of the wife, Gladys M. Garrison; the two daughters, Dorothy M., and Ruth M. Garrison, and the son, Fenton E.. Garrison.
 The wife and children were thrown from the car and suffered serious injuries, according to the complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
LITHUANIA WILL
 APPEASE NAH
Policy of Consolidation Will Be Adopted But Very
 Reluctantly

Kovno, Lithuania, Dec. 28-(UP) --The government of Premier vla- das Mironas was reported authori- tatively today to be inaugurating reluctantly broad policy of con- ciliation with Nazi Germany.
 The new Lithuanian minister to Germany, Casimir Enkirpis, has been instructed to open discussions of the whole field of relations be- tween the two countries and foreign minister Stasys Lozoraitis is expec- ted to go to Berlin early next month for detailed discussions.
 Reorientation of Lithuania toward active cooperation with Germany is viewed by neutral diplomats here as much more significant than the size of this little Baltic state - smaller than West Virginia and with only 2.500,000 population -- would normally warrant.
 There are two reasons for that:
 First, the recent Nazi election vice tory in Memel, autonomous seaport state under Lithuanian sovereignty, created an international problem because of 8 threatened campaign for inclusion of Memel in greater Germany in violation of an inter- agreement.
 Second, the geographic position of Lithuania would make her impor- tant in event the Nazi-sponsored movement for creation of an inde- pendent Ukraniar state led to war in which Germany would be oppos- ed to Poland and Soviet Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28

Freezing temperatures change wet road surfaces into ice-glazed high- ways, presenting vehicular traffic with most dangerous hazard. Thou sands of accidents are recorded an- nually because of cars skidding on slippery road surfaces or leaving the road because of poor traction.
 Commissioner Michael A. Connor of the state department of motor vehicles is particularly apprehenstve concerning motoring conditions dur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
VATICAN SPEAKS
 ON LIMA TREATY

Vatican City, Dec. % = (UP) = Discussing the moral aspects of the Lima conference, Osservatore Ro- mano, official vatican organ, said today:
 "The states of both the Americas have left each other on Christmas Eve with unanimous understanding and reaffirmation of the spiritual unity of their peoples, affinity of inc stitutions, an indisputable desire for peace and profound sense of hu- manity, tolerance and respect for the rights and laws of international co-habitation.