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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24
POLI'S

A most revealing story of under world intrigue and of the efforts Of law enforcement agencies to com bat racketeering, unfolded on the screen this afternoon at the Loew Poli theater when Smashing the Packets" had it's initial showing. Presenting Chester Morris, Fran ces Mercer, Rita Johnson and Bruce Cabot in the four leading roles, Smashing the Packets" deals with a sensational racket purge in a large city.
 The dramatic story also throws light on the clever system employed by organized racketeers in defraud- ing the public, particularly business men who are forced by intimida- ton to pay heavy tribute for so- called protection"
 The iron-fsted methods used by Morris, as the special grand jury prosecutor who has come up from the ranks of the G-Men, in gaining evidence that sends the gang chief tains up the river, is realistically and absorbingly revealed.
 A dual romance is threaded throughout the dramatic plot. Fran ces Mercer is cast as the society girl in love with Morris, while Rita Johnson is seen as Miss Mercer's sister who becomes innocently in- volved with the underworld when she falls in love with a racketeer baron, Bruce Cabot.
 The four principals turn in force ful dramatic performances and their delft acting does much toward build ing the suspense of the action crammed story. Other players in the cast who earn recognition are Edward Pawley, Kay Sutton and Ben Welden.
 A mile-a minute romance Speed to Burn" shares program honors, featuring in the leads, Michael Whalen and Lynn Bari.
 The LoeW Poli stage this evening is the scene of another outstanding headline Broadway vaudeville show starring as the main attraction, dancing star Hal Le Roy, famous on both stage and screen for his exceptional ability.
 Supporting this headliner are such performers as "The Three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24
B ARRESTED AFTER AFFRAY
Early Morning Argument Ends in One Participant
 Getting Cut

Two colored men and a colored woman were arrested at o'clock this morning after an affray in which one of them was badly cut. Held on charges of assault and breach of the peace are Edward Bland, 56, Ethel Bland, 39, and Jerry Bland, 25, all of A Hopkins street.
 The youngest was the one who was injured in the battle. Police said that a hammer and knife were the weapons used. The arrests were made by Patrolman Albert Dereskevice.
 In city court today Judge Theo- bald E. Conway continued the cases for one day. Bonds were fixed at $500.
 Stanley Skipp, 50, of the Country club road, charged with failure to pay wages, received continuance of one week.
 Continuances to Monday were given in three motor vehicle cases Michael Adamavicius, 23, of Middle bury. charged with violating the rules of the road; Peter Smolinsky "A, of Utica, N. Y, charged with transporting without proper per- init; and John B. Gaffney, 21, of the Y. M. c. A. charged with failure to>grant the right of way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24
Repetition of 1913 War Build-Up Feared As ARMS RACE DRAINS GOLDEN LIFE
 BLOOD OF "CIVILIZED' NATIONS
BY MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Staff Correspondent


 London, Aug. 24 Every time, day and night, your watch ticks to show the passing of single second, each of the big nations of the world has spent upon armaments some times mans whole daily wage, sometimes whole weeks wages.
 This is the appalling situation twenty years after the finish of the war to end wars. The world ap- parently learned nothing from that awful conflict. It is estimated that in 1887 the world spent upon arma- ments nearly three times as much as was spent in 1913. And in that year 1913 men predicted there would be a world war because nations could not be draining their financial life blood without seeking to make use of them.
 Disarmament Failed
 In 1892 last despairing effort was made, under the auspices of the League of Nations, to bring about some measure of disarma- ment. It was a ghastly failure. Each year after that the expendi- lures on armaments rose and rose without cease. Here is the tale, which shows why people are grooming under tax burdens (when they are allowed to groan-some- thing forbidden in totalitarian fof
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24
|PAROLED YOUTH.
 |IS RECOMM|TTED.
Admits Burglary in Court Today = Returned to
 Meriden School

Pleading guilty to a charge of burglarizing the home of J. Francis Smith, chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, James Gary, IT, colored, of B Vine steret was today ordered returned to the Meriden School for Boys. Judge Theobald E. Conway imposed the sentence after learning that the youth was on parole from the Mer- iden institution.
 The Smith home at IS Hillside avenue was broken into Saturday night, members of the family were out. A diamond ring and other jewelry, valued in all at $500, were 1 taken from the house.
 Gary was arrested Monday morn- | ing by observation-disclosures Ed ward McElligott, Connie Shanahan and William Foley. The detectives arrested him on South Main street and. after questioning, Gary ad- mitted the burglary.
 The jeWelry was recovered intact, with the exception of stone from one ring, which Gary had disposed | of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

1 death. This phase of the story has dramatic power which will enthrall you.
 In addition to the brilliant, sensi- tive performances by Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler and James Ellison, splendid portrayal reflecting Mrs. Wiggin's characters are given by Fay Brennan as a country store keeper; Frank Albertson as Miss Shirlty's boy friend; Ralph Morgan as Captain Carey; and Jackie Moran and young Donnie Dunagan as two Garry children.
 On the same show is Joe E. Brown in his latest and funniest vehicle 'The Gladiator" Contributing plenty of fun to the picture are Man Moun- tain Dea and June Travis who are also featured.
 Incidentally both of these pictures are included in the National Movie Quiz contest. See them for they are an important part of this $250,OOO contest. Movie Quiz Booklets will be distributed at the State theater in few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Here and there. Jimmy Griffin, Washington Hill boy has the distinction of being Number man on the local P O. employees waiting list. His high rating in recent civil service entities him to it. Charles Ripper Donate and Archie Israel certain Of berths varsity football eleven of Eon College this year
 Nick Grllo the weknown Milldale florist, has developed another new rose - JEWEL, sport ot BETTER TIMES. It's called pleasing red in color and will not be offered until next year. Nice going, Nick The Piping Rock Horse Show 36th annual e dernier cr the equine world dedicated to PICKLES 19101935 considered of the greatest hunters in this coun try The is scheduled for September 20 29 30 and October Pickles foaled in England and presented to the Meadow Brook Hounds where he remained to the end of his days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24
ENNUI
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Are you tired of folks that splurge, Of that much overworked word purge, Of trying follow national affairs, Of hearing about beach parties and summer falrs? Are you bit fed up with lobster dinners, Hearing folks rant about favorite winners, Learning that another flyer has pulled a stunt Reading foreign dispatches about united front? Do you wish you heard the word dole, That someone wouldn't remind you of the price of coal That Hollywood would remain for time in obscurity, That you didn't have to figure out social security? Do you sometimes yearn for the quieter days, Before this, that and the other craze When you could worry along without being driven, When short, the world better place to live in?
 --En Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24
STRAND

Today is your last opportunity to see Wallace Beery in his greatest hit Port of Seven Seas" with Frank Morgan, Maureen O'Sullivan and John Beal; also Dick Purcell in Mystery House." current attrac- tions at Warner Bros. Strand the ater.
 Spotlighting the new show open ing two day engagement tomorrow at the Strand is "Tropic Holiday starring Bob Burns, Martha Kaye, Dorothy Lamour and Ray Midland.
 The film is a musical comedy set against the glamorous background of rural Mexico. Martha Rave and Bob Burns furnish the comedy, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24
STATE

Capacity audiences attending the healthfully air conditioned Warner Bros. State theater yesterday were treated to something different in the line of screen fare, a long-sought relief from the madcap comedies and ponderous dramas which have been invading our screens lately.
 This decidedly different picture is Mother Carey's Chicken" stir ring true picturization of the sym pathetic modern classic by the late Kate Douglas Wiggin.
 The vivid story traces the TO- mances of two sisters, Ruby Keeler and Anne Shirley, who fall in love with the same man, James Ellison. Miss Keeler wins his affections, while Miss Shirley conquers her own jealousy, and girl-like, promptly falls in love with a young medical student, which brings the sisters heart affairs to happy conclusion.
 Counterpointing the romantic theme of the story is a mothers dramatic efforts to keep her four children together and provide for them in the face of extreme priva- ton resulting from her husband s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

The great difficulty nowadays in estimating what is being spent upon armaments is the secrecy to- talitarian states are enabled to maintain.
 In most democratic countries this is impossible. Budgets have to be submitted to Parliaments and expenditures have to be de- tailed by cabinet officials, and then approved by the legislators. It is thus that Great Britain is known to have embarked upon a five-year rearmament program which is to cost $7,500,000,00O.
 Billions of Munitions
 The latest figures on armament budgets for some of the larger nations obtainable by the League of Nations, division which studies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

The figures given are in gold dol- lars. For the year 1887, $4,600, ,000,- 900 was spent by Europe and 3D. 500,000,000 by the rest of the world outside Europe. Of the GA countries whose expenditures are given in the above figures in 1897, seven great civilized" nations spent 56 per cent of these vast sums. Between 1882 and 1887 Europe increased it's ex- penditures on armaments by 80 per cent while the rest of the world in- creased by 57 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Neigh ho Silver . Carl HasselI, who deves in printers ink in composing room, has finally learned that you can't beat the horses Carl took hls wife and little daughter to Savin Rock week ago last Sunday and their first ride the everpopular merry go-round. The elongated Carl mounted jumping steed and after a few circles had been completed he lost his srrup footing and his leg was badly crushed before the merry go-round could be stopped He was forced to spend several days at Grace Hospital III New Haven but he's now home and able to get around on crutches. Carl would not have minded the accident half so much if it had been real nag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24
TONGUE IN CHEEK

Hollywood itself forms the setting of "The Affairs of Annabel," RKO Radios latest comedy offering. Jack Oakie, as fast-talking press agent, and Lucille Ball, as an er- ratio screen star, have the starring roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

(estimated, 1937-38)
 The last figures given on Ger many were GIT million marks for the year 1931-32 and 894,3OO OOO marks for the year 1934-35. They have probably gone soaring far ahead of that since. The figures for 1897 for France apparently show a decrease, but there was probably very large increase cov- cred by supplemental budgets.
 Possibility of Social Welfare
 It has been estimated that. if the world had really gone the limit ln disarmament, the money spent on arms in the past five years could have been used in doing away with all slums, erecting magnificent hos pitals and clinics, creating great public parks and recreation grounds. new and modern schools, splendid municipally owned apartment houses for people with modest wage - and at the same time the taxes upon the peoples of the world could have been greatly reduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Saturday afternoon will be Riddles day at Wash ngton Park through the efforts of John P. "Stubby Shea and an able committee of assistants. Children of Washington Hill will be the special guests of "Stubby" at afternoon of fun and sport which will be clmaxed with the distribution of cake, soda ice cream and other refreshments It will be great time for the youngsters and something they'll remember when they get back to school Several nOtabes in city and state government circles have Seen invited
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Naugy Notes. MT. and Mrs. John Branden of Coshocton, Ohio glimpsng metropolitan life again, fortnightng in their hometown, the non-skd borough Mrs Brandien is the former Mary Sweeney Dot and Ed Rodman are their guests MT and Mrs. ''Jay" Petit soourned at the seashore last week. Jay figures he only has 51 weeks to wait another vacation John Hoey acquired an enviable reputation as a boxer while at C.MT. camp recently. Marjorie Baxter is enjoying life the Pomperaug river. Shela Damont, when not dispensing tickets at borough theaer finds reaxa tion at Camp Berkshire on Lake Zoar Her companion is Cert Phean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

AS stated in Saturday Democrat this is the season for blooming and the Democrats attention has been called to several beautiful plants during the last week. One of the latest is plant owned by Mrs Arthur s. Daniels of B Transit Street which has bloomed twice this season, the first bloom August 1st which followed on August 17th with six large blooms. This plant has eight small buds which expected to be in full bloom soon. The plant originally belonged to Mrs. Spencer who Mrs Daniels grandmother and is highly prized by the family
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Carolyn Ella and Florence and Evelyn Ruth Mahoney made their debuts in the Tower sanctum yes terday with tnfoi The former opens her mail Easton while the little sisters reside Hill street. Louie Martina, Bank street mXoogist and well known about town has tackled up a sign above his bar which speaks for itself It reads Don't ask to charge The Light Brigade charged You know what happened to them. Kevin Fitzpatrick called yesterday and donated nfoil for which we're deeply appreciave
 Jeanette Long of the Giles Street Longs is away from her Telephone Company duties for three weeks The first three days spent in New York City and the remain der will be spent in Atlantic City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Keeping up the morale of the "T0mmies" is just as much part of British War Minister Leslie Hore -Belisha's job as administer ing the gigantic armament pro- gram now in progress. And here he is shown accepting light for his cigaret as he fraternizes with a group of soldiers, with whom he is genuinely popular. The photo was taken as Hore- Belisha watch I ed territorial army claneuvers al Salisbury Plain, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

there's plenty of the same; whi Miss Lamour and Midland, veteran of such successes as "The Jung Princess" and "Her Jungle Love provide the romance being cast ol posite each other.
 Co-featuring the bill is "Woma Against Woman" starring Herbe Marshall, Virginia Bruce and Ma Astor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Mates," Sailors On Holiday; Blythe Brown, Seeing the Stars; Lee Early and Pals, Just a Howl; and Mayo and Hart, formerly feat ured in Whites Scandals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24
Todays Answers to
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Problems on Comic Page.

Problems on Comic Page. l. Sillabub is a food. 2. Claques applaud. 3. E. H. Sothern acted in The Tanning of the Shrew. 4. The Bibliotheque Rationale is ir Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. '. Please enclosed find ticket to semiforma dance Oakville chapter of the Catholic Youth Organization is holding in the Elton Rhythm Room Friday evening, August 26th. We sending this ticket with compliments, and hope you will be able to attend Sincerely William c. McGOWan dance chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Steve Pavlon, proprietor of Grand Street eatery, donned the apron again Monday after ideal vacation Josephine Manzo is due back any day after six weeks soourn in Italy. Marion Waterworth and Russ Mclean Dick Turcotte and Margaret Andren and "Chuck" Howell, Junior Whitaker Bob Wagner, Pete Mosone and Isis" LaVallee enjoyed Kay Kyser's music immensely at Lake Compounce Sunday despite the the Cosmopolitan Club delegation to Atlantic City for Labor Day weekend Dorothy Keenan made fine bid Point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

these matters, are given below. Comparison is made for the years
 1897 1882 Belgium
 $48,537,720 $32,643, ,468 Great Britain:
 $1,274, ,,546, ,000 $429,754, 500 CZechoslovakia:
 $91 ,943,150 $55, 5,991, ,730 France:
 $26O,292,ooo $27o,54s, ,25o Italy:
 $313.2e7,5oO $24S,e41 300 Japan:
 $313,267,500 $284, 4,941 300 United States:
 $993 100000 $641, 500 OOO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

Good Night.
Evening star., 1938-06-12
SITUATIONS MEN 6 woMEN.


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ily; city references; stay In. 1904 o
st. NV
COUPLE. colored. young; four years one
place. will travel IL desired: refs. by last
employer. Met. 5665.
COUPLE. colored: man to care for apart
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COUPLE. colored; wife cook. maid; hus-
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MAN AND WIFE. white. middle aged, re-
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MAN AND WIFE wishes Job as janitor in
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Box 152-B. Star.
MAN AND WIFE colored want work;
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REFINED COUPLE would like pos. resident
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Call Mrs. Hino, Col. 373y
YOUNG COUPLE. colored, as chauffeur and
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Phone Atlantic 1900. 5 to 6 pm Sunday. .
WOMAN. DRIVING TO MINNEAPOLIS IN
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init. Free transportation for driving as
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LADY DRIVING TO TEXAS AND RE-
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PACKARD 8; 3s-DAY TOUR PACIFIC
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DRIVING RENO NEv, AND POINTS
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LEAVING FOR CHICAGO JUNE Gath.
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JACKSON. MISS. VIA BIRMINGHAM.
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ATLANTA--DRIvING PACKARD SEDAN,
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LADY DRIVING TO OKLA, CITY. LEAv-
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DRIVING 1897 CHEVROLET OMAHA.
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LEAVING FRIDAY FOR OKLAHOMA,
Buick sedan Pa passsngers wanted. Phone
TRANSPORTATION DESIRED TO MIS-
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Los ANGELES DRIVER WANTED;
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TWO PASSENGERS LEAVING WASHING
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ROOM FOR 3 PASSENGERS TO 81, LOUIS
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MAN DRIVING TO COLORADO JUNE e5
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ST LOUIS AND SOUTH. ILLINOIS; Ac-
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DRIVING TO MILWAUKEE VIA CHICAGO
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SEWERS. Columbia 5612
ENILEMAN DRIVING TO UTAH AND
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DRIVING TO SAN FRANCISCO JUNE j 9th.
will take passengers who share expenses;
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MOTOR reAvrL.

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Adams sbss after 8 pm. 1ss
DRIVING RADIo-Eo. SEDAN TO SIOUX
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LADY. YOUNG. WANTS TRANsPoRTA-
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man and wife: state cost; ref. exchanged.
Box 3?6-B. Star.
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WANTED LADIES TO TOUR N. Y.
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Shepherd 2945.
DRIVING TO LITTLE ROCK. TAKE 3;
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ONE TO FOUR YOUNG LADIES WISH
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