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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
SWITZERLAND TO
 GUARD FRONTIER

Berne, Switzerland, April 26.- (UP) P)-The federal council (cabineD is examining special measures to protect the frontier in event of a surprise attack, it was disclosed to- day. Well informed sources said that recent events in Austria had caused a general public demand for new military measures. As one of series of proposals designed as first steps toward better protection, the federal council submitted to parliament the suggestion that the commander in chief of the army in case of war should be elected by the council itself instead of by parliament, as at present, in order to speed defense.
 It was recommended that the term of military service for re- cruits be extended from three months to longer period. Six months was mentioned, but the cabinet said that this was still un- der consideration. Also it was pro- posed that the annual military ser vice of men who have passed the recruit stage be extended from 13 days to Is days year and that the service of frontier troops be in- creased by six days every two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
SLAYER BETRAYED
 BY HIS YOUNG SON

Jersey City, April 26-(UP)-Be- trayed by his 15-year-old son, Jo- seph De Maio confessed today, police said, that he killed Anthony D'An- drea with a hammer, stuffed the body into barrel and discarded it on vacant lot in HobolSen. The 5O-year -old olive and fish peddlel admitted the killing, police said, af- ter Joseph, his son, told of assist ing in the gruesome business of dis carding the body.
 D'Andrea, "A, was De Maio's helper. Ten days ago, in Brooklyn they quarreled and, police said, Dt Maio struck D'Andrea and threat ened him with a knife. Last Sat urday. the boy told police, his father summoned him to the basement ot their Jersey City home. The boy saw D'Andrea on the floor ano heard him say: "I'll help you Joe; my hand to God, I'll help you. DeMaio's answer. the boy said, was succession of blows with ham, nor, after which D'Andrea was silent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Steam Powered Plants
 States Chief Asset
Economy Noted in Generation of Electricity By Steam;
 Stevenson Dam Among Principal Stations

Because of the greater economy possible today in the generating of electricity by steam, Connecticut re- lies chiefly on steam powered plants to produce its power and light, but the state likewise has it's share of hydro electric plants, there being 122 of them in the state although only 26 are owned by public utilities and are used in providing electricity for public use.
 According to report of the fed eral power commission, the total capacity of Connecticut's 122 water powered generating plants is 190,- 670 horsepower, with 148,565 horse power concentrated in the 26 sta- tions operated by the public utilities The other 96 plants are of the smaller type used for industrial and miscellaneous purposes, and have combined rating of only 42,105 horse- power.
 Most Efficiently
 Electricity can be generated more efficiently by steam in Connecticut, because the locations are rare where unusually good and consistent water conditions prevail. Stream flow is usually ideal for hydro generation only in the spring. At sites where good seasonal conditions exist, Con- necticut has constructed hydro sta- tions and has tied them in. through interconnection lines, with its steam plants, thus taking advantage of good hydro conditions when they exist.
 Connecticut,s hydro electric ca- pacity for producing electricity for public use is, for the most part, con- centrated in five sizeable plants: Rocky River, Stevenson, Bulls Bridge, Falls Village and Tariff vile. This is the equivalent of say ing that most of the states hydro generating capacity is concentrated on the Housato river, since the first four of the five larger stations are on that river.
 Largest Units
 The hydro stations having the largest capacity are Rocky River and Stevenson. The capacity of the latter plant was increased in 1886 ard is the states largest water powered station of the regular type, Rocky River is distinctly different from other plants in the state and from most of those throughout the country, for it constitutes something of a large storage battery. It takes water when river conditions are good and pumps it up 230-foot penstock into big, man-made Lake Candlewood, using off-peak power from the steam station at Devon. The water thus stored becomes po- tential power. When it is released later, it rushes back down the pen- stock and operates the huge genera tors in the station below. Thus, Rocky River is really more of a means of storing off-peak electricity for later use than a hydro plant in the ordinary sense of the word.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
POLICE CLASHED
 WITH TICKETS

Detroit, April 26-(UP)-Police and pickets clashed briefly today when a second attempt was made to reopen the strike-bound Bohn Aluminium company No. plant to- day. The police escorted handful of workers into the plant. Tickets objected against entrance of two girls after approximately dozen persons had gone in. No blows were struck but police held the pickets back by force while the girls slipped through the doors. Seven other plants of the Bohn company. as well as four other companies plants in Detroit, remained closed as result of labor difficulties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
SIXTEEN SAVED FROM A|RPLANE
Pan=American Craft Was Forced Down at Sea;
 Plane Was Sunk

Kingston, Jamaica, April 26- (UP) Sixteen persons rescued from sinking Pan-American Airways plane nine miles south of the island, were safe today at Bowden, where they were taken by the steamer Cavina. The F passengers and four members of the crew were aboard an amphibian shuttle plane which plies between Santiago, Cuba, and Kingston, and were within sight of the Jamaican capital when motor trouble developed. Pilot J. H. Hart brought the plane down safely in the choppy Caribbean sea, but it began taking water. The Cavina was nearby and quickly pulled alongside. Boats were lowered and the stranded air party was taken aboard just before sundoWn.
 Passengers Calm
 The last radio report from Hart indicated that the passengers re- mained calm. His message merely said that the transfer was being made. The Cavina's radio operator reported the situation ashore and the tug Killerig was rushed out to salvage the plane. Mail, baggage and other cargo had been taken aboard the Cavina. Before the Kill lerig arrived, the plane had sunk. It was two-motored flying boat The Cavina, banana boat, reached Rowden and discharged the sllr- vivors at 6:30 p. m. They were coming here by automobile today Bowden is 40 miles from Kingston and is the Cavina's port of call, where 8 load of bananas will be taken on for Monmouth, England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
STRIKERS QUIT
 DETROIT PLANT

Detroit, April 26.-(UP)-Five hundred sit-doWn strikers evacuated the two plants of Gar Wood h. dustries, Inc, early today on orders of the United Automobile Workers Union pending a conference with the management. The company, which specializes in small boats named for the racing driver, agreed to keep the plants closed while comforting with union leaders on complaints.
 Tracy M. Doll, JAW executive, said the strike was called yesterday because the company refused to ne- gotiate a new contract or abide by grievance procedure unless the union would accept a 20 per cent wage cut. He said the company also wanted to abolish the shop steward system and transfer two per cent of the workers bonus to foremen.
 The union had rejected these terms and ordered the men to drop their tools and take over the plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Patents Granted

Perry A. Borden, assignor to the Bristol Company of Waterbury. has been granted a patent for his com- pensated potential divider for po- tentiometers, according to list is- sued today by the U. s. Patent Office.
 Other patents issued included: G. A. Foisy. New Haven, assignor to The Waterbury Tool Co.,, Water bury Tool Co.,, Waterbury. Power transmission.
 R. J. Freter, assignor to The E. J. Manville Mch. Co.,. Waterbury Method of and apparatus for mak- ing rivets and the like.
 H. G. Gros, assignor to The Wa terbury Tool Co.,, Waterbury. Power transmission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Caine Chosen On
 Student Council

Especial to The Democrat Hartford, April 26-A student council has been organized by the day division of the Hart
 ford College of Law. The group. composed of nine members representing the three classes, will act as student govern ment, disciplinary and enter tainment body.
 Those elected to the council follow: Third year class, Jos
 eph Fay and Joseph F. Ryter of Hartford; T. Emmet Claire
 of Killingly, Herbert A. Frank
 of Meriden; second-year class,
 John E. Gallivan o. Hartford;
 Richard c. Parmelee of Dur ham, and Maurice J SponzO of Hartford; first-year class, Byron B. Yost of Rockville and Leonard M. Caine of Nauga- tuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Relief Justified In
 Spain, Claims Bowers
Ambassador Declares America's Foreign Policy Will
 Not Interfere With Feeding of Hungry Children

United States neutrality does not affect Americas interest in the fate of Spanish child refuges, the Hon. orable Claude G. Bowers, U. s. Am- bassador to Spain, has announced in . letter sent from St. Jean de Luz, France, to the Spanish Child Welfare Information Service. Re- lief is as necessary and justified in Spain today, he indicated, as 1t was in Europe after the World War.
 Ambassador Bowers declared that Americas foreign policy will not iIi- terfere with the feeding of all hun gry children, on both sides of the war. Help to these unfortunates, he said, cannot fail to be a construc- tive influence in the world for peace and civilization, carrying on as 1t does Americas proud tradition ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

aiding the needy, without sacrificing It's political neutrality.
 "The need of the children of Spain, suffering and starving in a war for which they are not responsi- ble, is as desperate as that of the Belgian, French, German and Rus sian children, when we of America, with a noble generosity, went to their aid," Ambassador Bowers de- clared. Thousands of children to- day are dying of slow starvation. Their mothers are starving with them. Many have died of exposure
 Since MT. Bowers letter was writ ten, recent dispatches from Europe have indicated that the need in Spain has become increasingly acute. As General Franco has driven his armies to the Mediterranean, thous- anGs of refugees have fled to Cata- lonia. More than 500,000 children are now in this single refugee area, without adequate housing, food, medicine or medical care. In other sections of Loyalist Spain and NdUlO1ld1 0pdlA 4lC NAAAA ASAASA problem, however, remains equally as pressing.
 Ambassador Bowers, who is dis tinguished in America as author of Jefferson and Hamilton - The Struggle for Democracy in America v is the honorary chairman of The Spanish Child Welfare Association, formed to aid the work af the Amer ican Friends Service Committee (Quakers) in Spain. The Friends Service Committee, itself a veteran group which aided European chil- dren after the World War ill France, Austria, Germany, Poland and Russia, is the only American relief agency at present admins tering impartial relief. to children behind both Loyalist and Nationaii- ist battle lines. ..
 All activities of the Service Com mittee look forward to rehabilitation of Spanish children after the end of the war, when the need for rebuild ing shattered bodies and shattered morale will be greatest. Its pres ent activity has been evacuating children from bombed areas, feed- ing, nursing, and rehabihtating them, and establishing them in homes and colonies in Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
HUTCHINS FOR
 STOCK EXCHANGE

New York, April 26-(UP) Rob ert M. Hutchins, 39-year-old pres ident of the University of Chicago has been prominently mentioned for the newly created post of paid-pres- ident of the New York Stock Ex- change, it was learned today.
 Speculation regarding the man who will head the stock exchange hit a new high" in Wall street in view of the fact that the nominees selected by the exchange nominat- ing committee for the board of gov ernors are unopposed and therefore certain of election May g. The board will select the paid-president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
WITHDRAW STEEL FUNDS

Concord N. H., April 26 = (UPo Trustees of the New Hampshire Methodist Episcopal church confer ence will withdraw church funds in- vested in the Bethlehem Steel Corp oration and the United States Steel Corporation. The corporations "ur1- christian and unethical" business is mot in harmony with the policy of this conference to promote world peace," the 109th annual conference resolved yesterday in ordering the withdrawal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
JACKIE CO0GAN
 MAY LOSE SUIT
Tax Records From Wash= ington Indicate That He
 Has No Claims

Hollywood. April 26 - (U.PD - From Washington today came tax records which indicated that unless Jackie Coogan's mother takes him to her bosom again, he may never get any of the money he earned as a movie star. Further, it was report ed that the $4,0O0,0O0 he earned by weeping and smiling simultaneous ly on the old silent screen has dWin- died to $6O0,0OO. T don't exactly know what to say about those Washington papers," he said. Tt probably is something that the law yers will have to figure out. As for my fortune shrinking-gosh! I hope it isn't so, even if there was de- pression." Mrs. Lillian Coogan Bernstein, his mother, fired her press agent, locked herself in the Coogan mansion in the San Fran cisco valley and said nothing. Neither did her lawyers.
 Dignified Silence
 We are maintaining dignified silence" ;" they said.
 Records of the board Of tax ap- peals indicated that legally Mrs Bernstein and her husband had full right to every cent he made before he became of age. Income tax re- turns were filed for Jackie, his fa- ther, his mother and Jackie Coogan Productions, Inc, the boards tran- script showed. but all the returns were Jumped under the name of the late John H. Coogan, ST.
 This technical explanation, coup led with California law, meant that since no provision had been made to safeguard Jackie's money in his own name, it never did belong to him. That has been the contention of his mother and stepfather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Compensations

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the com pensatiOn commissioner:
 Housatonic Farms Inc. and Karl Hutter, Southbury, left foot frac- ture, S11.66 beginning April g.
 William A. Curtiss, Norfolk and Stephen Ketuchen, Norfolk, thumb injury, $7 beginning April l2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Asks $15,OOO

Da- of $15,00O are asked in a common pleas court action filed today by Hertert G. Dun- leavy against Jc'l. C.. Stone of Danbury. The plaintiff claims he was ,riously injured in an automobile accident in Middle bury, April 6, 1887, caused by the defendants negligence. The collision occurred near Lake Elsie. Middlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
"SOur" Note

Two civil actions were filed yes- terday afternoon in the court of common pleas, naming Teresina Petrocelli defendant to the extent Of $1 ,25O. Ligi Raggi seeks $750 ill one, and Joseph Mastroianni seeks $500 in the other. Notes are in volyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
MANY GERMANS
 DISLIKE HITLER

New Haven, Conn. April 26-(UP) Half of Germany's population would be glad" to be out from un- der the rule of Adolf Hitler, &C., cording to Dr. Ernst Meyer, who re- signed recently as first secretary of the reich embassay at Washington.
 Hitler has ruined free enterprise and especially middle-sized indus try" Dr. Meyer told an Anti-Nazi league meeting. "The whole eco- homie life of the nation is regi- mented as in no other country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Will Filed

The will of the late GennarO Giovanniello, filed in probate court today, provides for his wife and two sons.
 Life use of all property owned by MT. GiOvanniellO is left to his wife, Rosa. At her death she estate is to be shared by the sons, Antonio and Giuseppe. The sons are instructed to pay their mother $100 each.
 Mrs. GioyanniellO is named cxecutrix of the will, which was drawn Jan. 10, 1881. MT. Gio- vanniellO died April B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Market Trading Dull
 When BusinessSta
Prices Moved in Very Narrow Range-U. s. Steel
 Gained-Small Gains Noted in Other Issues

changed at 99Az. Directors of the corporation meet after the close to act on the preferred dividend and to issue the report for the first quar- ter. Bethlehem Steel and Youngs- town Sheet & Tube were un- changed.
 Chesapeake G Ohio gained 8 point to 27A to feature 8 steady railroad group.
 Airplane shares gained small amounts, except Boeing Airplane, which eased 3s to 271z. Small gains were noted in American Tobacco B, Consolidated Edison, International Nickel and U. S. Rubber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
ITALIAN WOMEN
 MEET THURSDAY

Members of the board of directors of the Italian Women's Club will hold a special meeting at the city hall next Thursday night. Proposed changes in the bylaws will be dis cussed, and plans made for the an- nual card party to be held at The Elton May 6.
 Miss Doris Jacaruso is chairman of the board. Mrs. Linda Falzone is chairman of the card party commit tee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Papers Filed

Incorporation papers have been filed with the secretary of state bv the Vogue Riddle Shop, Inc. of Waterbury. Capital is listed at $50 OOO; commencing business. $2,- 500: par $100. Incorporators, Ed ward Traurig, Rose R. Traurig and Max R. Traurig, all of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
RUSSIANS LOSE
 IN JAP BATTLE

Tokyo, April 26-CUP)-Several Russians were wounded in two clashes between Russian and Jap anese- e-Manchukuan units on the Russia -Manchukuo border, the De- mel News Agency reported today in a dispatch from Seoul, Korea. The dispatch said that the clashes took place in Kirin province, Manchu- kuo, thus implying the allegation that the Russians invaded Manchu- kuan territory. It was asserted that the first clash took place at 1 D. m Saturday and the second at 11:30 D. m. yesterday. Tn each instance, it was said, fighting continued for an hour and the Russians retired leaving their wounded.
 One-fourth of the cigarette sales in Denmark are through vending machines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Slips :!

Claiming to have been injured in a fall at the State theater when she slipped on banana skin in the aisle July 29, 1887, Zenaide Morini of this city today filed for $500 in the court of common pleas against the Connecticut Theater Corporation. She claims the fall occurred as she left her seat in the balcony, and that ser- ious injuries resulted. Attorney John B. Greco appears for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Resumes Duty

Capt. Frank Cutting, who has been i'll, resumed his duties at police headquarters last night. He has been acting as night superin- tendent for the past 10 years.
 During Capt. Cuttings absence, his post was filled by Lieut.. Fred Hickey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
TO BE CANDIDATE

Burlingtonfi Vt., April 26 - U.P0 Governor George D. Aiken, 1940 presidential possibility, will be a candidate for renomination in the September Republican primary.
 Tn disclosing his candidacy, he said he would make a formal an- nouncement when he gets around to it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
NEW YORK CURB
COP. VOTER IN
 WETHERSFIELD

Wethersfield, Conn.,, April 26.- (UP) Republicans were returned to office today in clean-sweep bien- nial election, the first in the towns history.
 Each of the A COP, candidates was elected. First Selectman Alfred w. Hammer was reelected for his 39th consecutive term.
 Vets defeated the drys in liquor vote, 1,246 for retention of liquor sales, to 491 for prohibition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Foreclosure

The Naugatuck Savings bank today brought foreclosure proceed ings in the court of common pleas against Charles s. Furcino and others, of Naugatuck. The prop erty involved is on Scott street, Naugatuck.
 Francis J. Summa brought an action for $400 against Libera and Angela Calabrese of Woodbury. The action is filed on common pleas court writ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Oil OverhOWS

gmboke caused by an overflow ing oil burner in a kitchen range brought four companies of fire men to 54 Wolcott street this noon. There was no fire damage.
 The overflowing burner was in the home of Louis Canelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial E9itOr)

New York, April 26. (UP)-Trad- ing continued dull on the stock market today, prices moving iRfegu- larly in a narrow range. Bonds were mixed. Cotton futures rose 2 to 5 points.
 Dow Chemical lost points to 102. Other issues of the chemical sec- ton were lower with DuPont at 100H off 11s
 United States Steel gained 1s to 45h while its preferred was un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
COLNEYS IGNORED
 ON ANNIVERSARY
Prominent Couple Felici= tated By Scores; Capitol
 Theater Makes Offer

Friends and relatives of Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Colney to the number of 2S4 called at their residence Sun- day to felicitate them on the occa- sicn of the 18th anniversary of their wedding It was an eventful day in the lives of Brooklyn'S popular couple. They attended high mass at o'clock in St. Joseph's church with Rev. Benedict Gauronskas as celebrant. Special music was rem dered by Prof. Alexander Aleksis and Miss N. Plangas.
 A reception was held during the day at 48 Green street and was featured by the presentation of a wide variety of entertainment. John Stokes oficiated as master of cere- monies. The hall was most attrac- lively decorated with flowers and colored lights.
 The New Britain radio choir, Ruditis orchestra combined with the Lithuanian orchestra of New Haven in the presentation of popu- lar numbers.
 Cards, telegramS and personal messages were received during the day by the happy couple.
 Among the scores who called to offer their congratulations were Rev. Joseph Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church, Rev. Benedict Gauronskas, Rev. J. Kripas and Rev. J. Kaslauskas and Alderman William Kolbeck.
 Capitol Offers Beginning Thursday, the Capitol theater will begin giving "Hostess" golden glassware to it's lady pat rons. One piece will be given away on Thursday and Friday of each week.
 The Capitol is the only theater in Waterbury which will give out free this beautiful glassware to its patrons. Each piece is guaranteed to be g carat gold. Each piece has been fashioned by hand and decorated by hand.
 Patrons of the Capitol will make sure to get their complete set of this marvellous glassware by going UO UIle GllCdUcI Oll ClCllCI HUI quay or Friday of this week. Once you start, you'll certainly want to get the complete set.
 Professor Alexander Aleksis. or ganist at St. Joseph's church and di- rector of the senior choir, was in New York today attending a meet ing of World Fairs officials who will pick a date for Lithuanian Day" at the fair in 1889.
 As result there will be no meet ing of the senior choir this evening. A rehearsal will be held Thursday evening instead, in old St. Joseph s school at 7:45 o'clock.
 Banquet Enjoyed
 William Jokubonis, president of the Lithuanian Citizens Political club, presided at the Lithuanian Citizens Political club, presided at the annual bowling banquet :n 1 Vanta hall Saturday night. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

Nearly half the miners in England have been provided bathrooms at the mines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Banquet Enjoyed

William Jokubonis, president of the Lithuanian Citizens Political club, presided at the Lithuanian Citizens Political club, presided at the annual bowling banquet in Venta hall, Saturday night. A large crowd took part in the banquet and the dancing which followed.