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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
SHOE SHINE BOYS.
 RENEW LICENSES
Miss Crowley, Chief Roach Praise Conduct of
 Youngsters

Waterbury's brigade of shoe shine boys gathered at police headquar- ters this morning for 8 meeting prior to renewal of their licenses. The group was addressed by Police Supt. William J. Roach and Miss Kathleen Crowley, juvenile proba- ton officer.
 Miss Crowley pointed out that since the ordinance requiring boot blacks to be licensed went into ef- feet last year complaints against the boys have dropped to almost zero. She and Supt. Roach praised the youngsters for their coopera- ton with the authorities.
 Passage of the city ordinance was recommended by Miss Crowley. Previously the bootblacks had been under no supervision, and were the cause of many complaints from merchants and pedestrians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
BRITISH PROTEST
 IS TURNED DOWN
Jap Army Head Drops ln= cident in Which Troops
 Were Involved

Shanghai, April 2.-(UP).-Gen. Shunroku Hats, Japanese army commanders chief at Shanghai, has rejected "in strong terms" a British protest against two recent incidents in which British troops and Japanese civilians were con- cerned, Japanese spokesman an- nounced today.
 The spokesman added an angry comment on the attitude of Gen. A. P. D. Teller -Smollett, British commander-in-c chief, who made the protest.
 'It is a matter for regret" the spokesman said, that British Con- mander- in Chief Teller Smollett acted from one-sided observation and assumed discourteous attitude toward the commander-in-chlef ot the Japanese forces"
 Chinese and Japanese reports dlf- fered diametrically as regards tlght- ing on the central front, in the months-long drive by the Japanese against Hsuchow, junction city for the north-south TientSin- Ranking railroad and the east-West Lung hai" railroad.
 The Chinese asserted that they had completely recaptured the city of Taierhchwang, though herce fighting continued in the suburbs. A spNzesman said that Chinese cap tured the city after savage hand to hand battle in the streets and that they were determined to keep it. He asserted that more than 1000 Japanese were killed and Is Jap anese tanks captured.
 The spokesman said that the Jap anese advance had been halted again all along the line.
 Chinese reports told or nght' still continuing, at Siahgheng--- meaning Fragrant Castle" and described by the Chinese as a small town of mud-huts. According to the Chinese, 2,00O Japanese troops and 10 big guns were held there.
 The Japanese countered with the assertion that they held Hsiangheng. The Japanese called it a walled city"
 Also the Japanese asserted again that they had broken the strong line held by Gen. Lii Tsung-Jen based on Taierhchwang Hsiang- cheng and Linyi, where the Chinese claimed they had halted the ad- vance.
 The Japanese said that the Chi nese had left 12,O00 dead on the battlefield in the last two weeks.
 This was met by an official Chi nese statement at Hankow. estlmat- ing that from the beginning of the war to the end of last February the Japanese had lost 68,259 killed and 22O,072 wounded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
ODD FELLOWS IN
 STATE SESSION

Plans for the first annual meet ing of the Odd Fellows Advance ment Association are now progress ing rapidly.
 Osce ola Lodge No. 125. I. o. O. F. of Pittsfield, has accepted the invitation to work the tiatory Degree on a statewide class of can- didates. The affair is to be held in the State Armory on Saturday eve ming, April 3oth, at 800 p. m. .
 Prior to the meeting, supper will be served from 500 to 700 p. m. by Valley Rebekah Lodge of Tor rington, to all those planning to attend the meeting. The wives and lady friends of those planning to attend are also invited to attend the supper, which is to be served in odd Fellows Hall, and the mem bers of Valley Rebekah Lodge will entertain the ladies during the con- ferring of the degree. Tickets for the supper may be procured from Jesse Barratt, Secretary of the As- sociation, any time up to April 27th. (Phone 3670).
 The officers of the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment have been invited, and all have accepted. It is hoped that as many local Odd Fellows as possibly can, will also attend, as this is to be an outstand- ing event in the history of the Or der in Connecticut, and one which no Odd Fellow should miss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
SOLDIERS CAN
 PICK OWN SIDE
France Gives Refugees Right to Return to
 Either Side

Paris, April -(UP)-The minis try of interior announced today that 4,000 Spanish Loyalist soldiers, refu- gees in the south of France, would be sent back to Spain at once-to Loyalist or Nationalist territory as they elected.
 The decision came after a day of anxious consideration by cabinet ministers of a problem that con- tained distinct possibilities of inter national repercussions.
 Last night the ministry of interior had ordered three special trains made ready to take the refugees to Cerbere, on the Catalonian frontier, whence they would have been sent to Loyalist territory.
 This order was cancelled suddenly and it was rumored that the can cellation was the result of a hint from the Nationalist side that repatriation of the soldiers would be regarded as French intervention in aid of the Loyalists.
 Apparently the government hoped, however, that by offering the sol- diers -Loyalists - their choice of sides, Frances legal position would be sound.
 In discussion of the problem, cabinet ministers were understood to have held that it was impossible to keep the soldiers in France: CD because it was impossible for France to pay their upkeep in addition to that of thousands of civilian refu- gees: (2) that the charge of inter vention was invalid since they would be sent back as individuals: (3) that France would be obligated to main tain the refugees and intern them only if she had recognized the Ma tionalists as combattantS.
 Nine platoonS of mobile guards reinforced the Pyrenees frontier guard today as refugees continued to flow across the frontier through the lofty mountain passes. Medical and food services were established. All wounded were evacuated to hos pitals at Toulouse.
 It was reported that the govern ment had agreed to grant the right of asylum to women, children and sick or aged men who were expected to flee from Catalonia in coming days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
BOND POSTED IN TRUCE AGREEMENT
Three Families Pledged to Preserve Peace; Long
 Fued Ends

Three families involved in a long, standing Waterville feud agreed ;n city court today to post bonds of S2Oo each to insure their keeping the peace. The agreement was reached following the arraignment of Mrs. Berthta Platt, Al, of g Parker street, one of those involved, on charges of assault and breach of the peace.
 The other two families which told Judge John F. McGrath they would post bonds are those of Patrolma-l Joseph Dwyer and Albert Smith.
 Troubles between the families have been recurrent for years and last year Patrolman Dwyer was ar- raigned before the police board on charges of ungentlemanly conduct brought by Mrs. Platt. He was found not guilty.
 Mrs. Platt was arrested for an alleged attack with club four feet long on Albert Smith, Jr., Wednes- day afternoon. She denied welding the weapon and blamed the other two families for the trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
BOAT EXPLOSION
 INJURIES THREE

Gloucester, Mass, April 2-(UP) Engineer Robert H. Barrett. 50, was in critical condition and two other Gloucester men were recov- ering today from severe burns suf- fered in an explosion and fire aboard a docked fishing schooner.
 The others injured were Newton H. Flagg, 52, assistant engineer, and Sherman B. Ruth, 40, owner Of the dock.
 The trio were using a blow-torch in the engine room of the Jackie B when the blast occurred. Fire that followed destroyed a mackerel net and caused $4500 loss.
 Barrett was enveloped by flames according to the other two who fled to the deck. Bremen donned gas masks before extricating the engin- eer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
PERFECT SHIPPING
 CAMPAIGN PLAN
New Haven Road Partici= pating in Nationwide
 Program for March

Today begins perfect shipping month on the New Haven railroad, as part of a nationwide campaign sponsored by the thirteen shippers regional advisory boards throughout the United States, by means of which 1t is hoped to bring about im- provements in methods of packing, shipping and transporting freight which will result in 8 substantial reduction in the amount of loss and damage claims.
 Cooperating in the drive are the more than 25,000 shippers who are members of the regional advisory boards, representing all the princi- pal industries.
 In 1887 the total claims for loss and damage to freight shipments paid by the railroads of the United States was $24,381,8 ,819 of which the New Haven's share was $509, 9,349.0 .05. This was a reduction of approxi- mately $95,500,000 compared with 1920, for all railroads. However, the 1887 figures were an increase of $3,- 46l, ,332 compared with 1886.
 The average freight loss and dam age payments per loaded car on all railroads in 1887 was GA cents, com- pared with 58 cents in 1886 and $2.66 in 1920.
 Attention of all railroad employees handling freight will be centered on careful handling during April. They will be urged to pay particular att tention to caution signs such as Fragile" and This End Up"; to eliminate mixing of light breakable merchandise with heavy articles; to exercise greater care in the proper loading and slowing of freight; to recooper crates and cartons where damage is noted en route; to elin- mate entirely the throwing or dropping of packages; and to exer- else greater care in switching cars so as to limit the coupling speed of cars to that of brisk walk. If the last objective alone is reached it is estimated that a very consid- erable saving will be realized.
 Shippers will take an active part by urging upon their employees the necessity for careful marking, crat- ing, and packing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Wadhams Camp

Annual inspection of Wadhams Camp Auxiliary, Sons of Union Veterans, was held yesterday aft ernoon by Miss Caroline Clark, de- partment inspector, of Meriden. Mrs. Ella DeForest, of Derby, the department president, paid her official visit, also, and a dinner was held thereafter at Suozzo's Grill. Plans were made for at tending the annual departmental convention at Bridgeport, April 12-13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Controversy Flares On Forum
 Theme "What Makes q Jew"
Dr BrOwne's Address Here Called Intellectual Insult
 By Rabbi Greenfield

Dr. Lewis Browne, who lectured on, What Makes A Jew?" recently at Beth-El synagog, was taken to task by Rabbi William P. Greenfield, rabbi of the synagog, last night in his sermon for "superficially, bad logic and poor taste." The descrip- tion of Jew made by Dr. Browne was termed an intellectual insult"
 Poor Taste
 The Waterbury rabbi found the remarks of the lecture in bad taste because, he said, the address was delivered in light and witty vein without care for the condition of the world, particularly as relates to per- secution of millions of Jews. It had been intended, he said, as an ana lytical summary of differences be- tween Jews and non-Jews and to point out needs for a greater enthu- siaSm for Judaism. Of the address, Rabbi Greenfield said:
 Tt served neither purpose. What we did hear was witty address, not a sincere analysis of a problem, a travelog interspersed with bright sayings, very often in poor taste, not a sincere attempt to present prob- lem and analyze it."
 Insult Alleged
 "The attempt to convince the au- dience that the only difference which existed between Jew and non-Jew was the fact that the Jew was urban in outlook and the non- Jew rural was logically an insult to the intelligence of those present. There are non-Jews who have lived in cities for over 2,000 years, as have the Italians in Rome. There are Jews who have lived in farm lands in Russia for over 500 years, yet neither one has changed his faith or his outlook on life because of his geographical location. While it is true that all Jews are not re- ligionists and all Jews are not -la- tionalists, it is undoubtedly true that every Jew identifies himself with some important phase of Jew ish civilization,
 What ma.za Jew depends on the intensity a-.l completeness of ones Identification with the various phases of Jewish civilization. Some find that identification in zionism, some in Hebraic culture. The vast majority in the Jewish religion, and some in all of these phases of Jew ish life. Especially now, when the Jewish world is burning, many Jews identify themselves through the desire to fight the battle of hu- manity, the battle of democracy, of social justice, of ethical concepts, while refusing to allow the dark forces that menace our world to gain the victory.
 Pleasant Entertainer
 Certainly it is not befitting to act as a pleasant entertainer at a time when the world is in chaos and Jewry finds itself in a catas- trophic situation. It is our opinion that no responsible leader in Israel connected officially with any re- sponsible Jewish organization would treat SO lightly at such time the problem of what makes Jew"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Suit Filed

Russell E. Roberts of this city today filed suit in the superior court for a divorce from his wife, Alice Roberts, whose maiden name was Alice M. Duncanson. The complaint charges intolerable cruelty.
 The couple was married at Naugatuck, November 5, 1883. Gus tody of a minor child is also sought by the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
D.A.V. AUXILIARY

A resolution expressing opposition to the proposed reorganization bill was adopted last night by the ladies auxiliary, Waterbury chapter. Dis- abled American Veterans. Tele- grams containing the resolution were sent to Connecticut congress- ISen.
 It was announced that the auxil- iary has reached its annual mem bership quota. Preliminary plans
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Reniniscing!
Diogenes, IT,, Essays Role of Columnist, Recalls Chapmans Case, Discrimination in News-And the Gentleman From the Boston Transcript.

ter of understanding what their lives were meant to be.
 What heavy going this column has encountered on the thin theme of a woman in black and the betraying of public taste by the yellow sheeets of yesterday and today! Still, it stands.
 Only in Boston do they tell this story where it is classic. As you may not know. The Boston Tran script, now just another news paper, once was the particular and partial news source of the first families, the only newspaper allowed in many homes on Beacon Hill.
 Once, some years ago, there was occasion for all of the Boston newspapers to send reporters to the home of woman in high so- cial place. The butler came to the door, ushered them into the draw ing room and announced, serious ly:
 -Four reporters to see you madame and a gentleman from the Transcript"
 The story may not make the point which is intended and its implication is extreme, for, cer- tainly, plenty of potential gentle men have aspired to be reporters. But the thought is there which is, plainly, that too few newspaper men of the present have the re- spect for their calling which it is the public's right they should have, serving, as they most cer- tainly should, the public.
 Certainly, columns and editor ial pages can express general or specific opinions as it is their prerogative to do so. But so-called news" stories, based on spite, the attempted publication of the biased, the smutty, the unworthy, have no nice place in the scheme by which Americans are prone to live among themselves.
 An indictment by innuendo is no less an indictment of that character someone may have spent years in building than if a newspaper were to involve itself in a libel suit by remarking: John Doe is crook, a beater of women and an all-around free lance dealer in skullduggery."
 How much better if, in these times of financial stress, of labor unrest and world schism, if news papers reflected more the brighter matters which readers surely must need to find somewhere daily. How much better if the public could be sure that the newspaper of choice would not betray it by offering a superficial and hypocritical reporting of matters, which it is the publics right to know have political and not sincerely reform basis.
 Says the publishers of a yell low journal or two, Our circu- lation shows the public likes dirt, Go to it, boys. Give them both barrels full of dung"
 Poor reporters, poor desk men, poor editorial writers, all. The position of the tWo-bit woman is higher in the social scale than these. For they, at the very least, should have acquired, somewhere along the trail of life, enough imagination and concern for the loveliness life can hold, to want to have different work than that which they are forced to support as a trade-not as newspapermen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
BISHOP RICE
 DIES IN VT.

Burlington, Vt., April 2-(UP)-- The Most Rev. Joseph J. Rice, 66, Roman Catholic bishop of the Bur- lington diocese since 1910, died at his home here last night.
 Born at Leicester, Mass, he was ordained a priest at Springfield Mass, in 1894. He was pastor of St. Peters church in Northbridge Mass, when named by Pope Plus X to be third bishop of the Vermont diocese.
 He was. educated at Holy Cross College, Laval University and Rome and served as curate at Portland. Me, Fitchburg, Pittsfleld, Oxford and Northbridge, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
3 ARMED YOUTHS
 SOUGHT BY POLICE

East Hartford, Conn.,, April 2 -- (U.P) -- Police today sought three youths, one armed with revolver, who held up the Prospect Pharmacy last night and escaped with $106 in cash and $25 worth of liquor.
 Abraham Zier. pharmacist, and Walter Darracotte, clerk, both of East Hartford. were held at gum point in a back room while the youths raided the store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

The annual Communion break fast of the Holy Name society of Thomas church will be held at the parish hall Sunday morning. Members of the society will gath CT at breakfast after receiving Holy Communion at the o'clock mass.
 Rev. Joseph Donnelly, chaplain of the society, will be one of the speakers at the breakfast. Others will be Ronald Abbot, of Rutland, Vt, and Joseph Tie-ney, of New Haven.
 Alderman Edward Fitzgerald is chairman of the committee m charge. Other members are Leo Conway, Sergt. Bernard Burns, Thomas Foley, Clarence p"r'"- ton, Edward COrrigan, Martin Crean and George Sioss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Public Lecture

Washington Camp, Number 18, Patriotic Order, Sons of America, will sponsor a free public address at the Central Y. M. c. A., April 2, at 8 o'clock. The speaker will be N. Searle Light, director of the bureau of field service of the Department of Education, Hart ford, Conn. His topic will be "Highlights of Educating the Child of Today" The public has been cordially invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
FrQternQL NeWs
Brass City Aerie

Initiation of class of candidates will be held by Brass City aerie of Eagles, April 21, in the aerie's quar- ters in honor of State Secretary John Moran. A social program will follow.
 It will be the third anniversary of the old age pension law which was advocated by the Eagles for many years. Nominations will be made April 2 for the annual elec- ton on May 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
News Oddities
Popular Maestro

Wright's tavern in Plainville, lo- cated on the Pennington avenue road, has engaged the services of Bill Tasillo, well known orchestra leader, who will henceforth conduct the orchestra at Wright's.
 Bill, as he is better known to his many friends and followers here in Waterbury, has for years been one of the outstanding orchestra leaders in this state.
 Many persons from this city are planning on attending Wright's tavern, so that they may continue to enjoy the playing of Bill Tasillo and his band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Lady McAlpine Lodge

Members of Lady McAlpine lodge, Daughters of Scotia, held social program after the meeting last night at Lord Kitchener post rooms. It was announced that a silver tea will be held May ! with Mrs. Agnes Porter, sub chief daughter, as chairman, Mrs. Su- san BlancO was initiated and Mrs. Joan Hunter presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
I'D TO MEET

No meeting of Vigneulles post, Yankee Division was held last night because the Grotto circus is using the regular meeting place. The meeting will be held Monday night instead. Arrangements for the an- nual Seicheprey day dinner, April l6 in the Silver Chalet will be made. The national convention in May will also be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
No Jokes

The city's practical jokers are more sensible, in the opinion of the fire department. Yesterday was April Fool day but not a single false alarm was rung in at fire headquarters.
 I'm years past firemen were often run ragged answering bogus alarms on April l. Yes- terday the firefighters kept their fingers crossed and gave 8 sigh of relief when the day ended
 without one false alarm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
YOUTH PLUNGES
 KNIFE IN HEART

Hartford, Conn. April - (UPJ A youth identified as Rinaldo Dra- gone, 20, Pittsfield. Mass. commit ted suicide early today by stabbing himself through the heart.
 The youth pulled a pocketknife from his coat and plunged 1t through his breast in front of Sup- ernumerary Policeman Burt Ander- son. Taken to Hartford hospital a short distance away, Dragone was pronounced dead on arrival.
 Police said his Pittsfield address was l062 Broad street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Grand Jury Probes
 COP. Boomerangs
Merritt Parkway, Waterbury Investigations Cause
 Republican Leaders to Take Run Out Powders
Who will be the Republican nom

Who will be the Republican nominee for governor? "Not r. chorused group of leaders of the Young Republican organization today. "The Merritt Parkway grand jury tough enough in its effect on Republican stronghods dominated by the highway depart
 grand jury taken apart the whole machine all of the
 n model parts for years by the old guard all of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Gotta LejOn

Candidates from Gotta LejOn will be among the 100 expected to be initiated at the district meeting at Tcrringtcn, May !. A. Morris Anderson, grand ledge secretary of the Order of Vasa, will be a speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
NOlleS 1!

Charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, Nicola Russo, 53, of 138 Concord street, was given 8 nolle in city court today. He was arrested yester- day.
 James Calvin, 20, of SIS Baldwin street, charged with theft, also received 8 nolle.
 Judge John F. McGrath en- tered both nolles on recOm- mendation of Prosecutor Frank Healey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Odin Benefit

Celebration of the 46th anni- versary of the Odjn Benefit society will be held tonight at the Swed- ish Harmony chorus rooms. A so- cial program is planned and Mar tin Anderson, president, is chair man of the arrangements commit tee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
RETURN TO WORK

Chicopee, Mass, April 2.--(UP).- More than 1900 workers prepared today to return to their jobs Mon- day at Fisk Rubber cosnpany's plant here. The plant has been closed for two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Great Commoner's'
 Son Gets U. s. Job

WY ILL I A M
 w JENNINGS B R Y A N, JR., s on of t h e Gre at m- moner and ar dent Democrat of the late nine ties, Is the new U.' s. collector of customs for Los A II g e l c s, appointed by P e si d C n { R o o s c V C [. Bryan succeeds Alfred A. Cohlls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

for the state convention at Hart ford in June were discussed.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-04-05

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-04-05

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