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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-09-08

Hazel-eyed, 19-year-old Claire
James, dancer and film bit player
who was named Miss California at
the climax of the mardi gras at
Venice. The young brunette will be
the states representative at the At
Iantic City competition for Miss
America.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-09-08
President Sours on
Berry, His Great Ally

Greatly to the surprise of most
outside observers who studied the
situation on the ground, Sen. George
L. Berry ran second in the primary.
They had figured he would run third
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
Bald Head Club To Meet At Lake Con1pounce Saturday

Brsitol, Conn, July 12-(UP)- The government paid farmers for ploughing under their cotton, slaughtering pigs and restricting their acreage. Now, the Bald Head Club of America, which holds its 26th annual convention at Lake Compounce Saturday. wants the crop control division of the U. S.. Department of Agricultural to "ob- tain a congressional grant to pay for the crops of hair which mem- bers of the club did not raise" The resolution, 1t was revealed to- day, modestly asserts that while unable to actually claim that the crops were ploughed under, some members have expressed themselves as believing that through elimina- ton of hair the brain has just so much better chance for expansion, and they feel 1t Is not too much to ask for government encourage ment."
 The club, boosting the finest col- lection of "cue ball heads outside of the first row in burlesque show, also had other important business to discuss while it's mem- bers ate roast sheep and matched pates. One item was a proposed change in the by-laws which here tofore have stipulated an applicant must have bald spot on his head tat least three inches in diameter"
 Liberals would alter the rules, "so as not 10 specify where the bald spot must be-" Another resolution
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63- Year-Old Farmer Takes 16- -YearOld Girl As Bride

grasped the arm of her father Ed win, who with his wife had given their blessing to the marriage. The only nervous person at the altar was the bridegroom, who had insisted on an evening wedding so that he could finish his farm chores. His responses to the questions of the Rev. Percival M Woods were drowned out by the crowd outside, but the bride answered in clear firm voice.
 As Boutall, clad in a dark business suit, and his comedy wife left the church, someone snatched the veil from her head, but an usher re- trieved 1t. A traffic jam delayed the wedding party's departure, but even- tually they reached Boutall's cot tage, where turkey dinner and champagne were served 32 guests,
 The bride met her husband when she and her sisters went to his home to do housework after the death Of his first wife two years ago. On her 18th birthday nine days ago. he gave her a gold watch. The only persons In the neighborhood who objected to the marriage, according to Bou- tall. "are . couple of old maids who think I should marry someone near CT my own age. My answer to them is that when I buy plano. l don't want an antique. l want one that plays"
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being drafted, and bound to meet with strenuous opposition. called for an annual inspection of all mem- bers with the view to smoking out any traitors who may have actually grown hair since their admission" Spies have reported fiourishing use of hair tonic and several vet erans have displayed sprouts which were not evident when they joined The organization, combating this evil, pointed with pride to its un- written law that 1t would be in- sulting to the intelligence for any one even to suggest the desirability of marrying their otherwise unsul- lied craniums by attempting to grow hair. The club also was expected to reiterate its restrictions against allowing women to join. Two years ago the membership was mortified to receive an application from n woman who sought the distinction of being the first of her sex to enroll. It was unanimously black balled.
 During the festivities and argu- menis. there will be vocal renditions by the "Ostrich Four" The quartet will sing ditty dedicated to the seven Sutherland sisters:
 I yearr for the days when my
 hair was long,
 And l knew the difference
 tween right I'd wrong.
 But my locks have vapisbrd,
 and I'm getting old,
 And the top of my head is
 pretty damned cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
COPPETO TO ASK FOR LONE TRIAL
Application for Separate Action Will Be Made in
 Court Today

Application for separate trial will be made in superior court today by Attorney Ralph c. Coppeto, one of the 27 men accused by the grand jury of conspiring to defraud the City of Waterbury. Attorney Cop- peto said today that application would also be made for separate trial for his brother, Philip Coppeto contractor, also one of the accused. Both motions will be filed in supe- rior court this afternoon, presumably through Attorney Sidney s. Cassel, who is counsel for both defendants.
 No Hint of Request
 No previous indication that such motion would be filed had been given. It is expected that Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Acorn will vig- orously oppose the motion, and that 1t will be disposed of at the Friday session which Judge Ernest A. In- glis originally scheduled for the ar guments on demurrers. As the 27 men stand to date, they will be tried jointly, unless the motion by Attor- ney Coppeto is granted by Judge Inglis. It could not be definitely learned until late hour today what grounds Attorney Coppeto named as basis for his separate trial applica- ton. These will undoubtedly be set forth in the motions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
REFUGEE GROUP
 IS ORGANIZED

Evian, France. July 12.--(UP)- -- A compromise among the United States, Great Britain and France cleared the way today for an inter national refugee organization. It probably vii lstart functioning fin London at the end of the month.
 The compromise was reached af- ter the United States delegation headed by Myron c. Tayior. dropped It's demands that the organization be empowered to aid political refu- gees of all nationalities. Britain and France wanted 1t to help only refu- gees of greater Germany. The three powers finally agreed that the or ganization should settle the ques- ton itself once it has bee nestab- lished.
 The agreement was embodied in resolution which will be sent to Washington. London and Paris and to the governments of the other powers represented at the confer ence here for approval
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12

Athol, Mass, July l2-(UP) A 63- year-old farmer and his 16-year- bride will go to New York for their honeymoon--if they cap find some one to Jake care of their chickens. The bridegroom, gray-haired Her bert David Boutall, admitted today, however. that he is particular who tends his poultry and may have to forego the trip after all. Boutall and brown-haired Ann May, farmers daughter only a quarter his age, were married last night In St, Johns Episcopal church.
 Only 100 friends could be accom- modated within the tiny church, but outside some 2000 curious spectators shouted and hooted as they pressed against police lines. The ceremony drew nearly as many curious as the wedding of John Roosevelt. the pres idents youngest son, and Anne Lindsay Clark. Boston society girl, at Nahant last month, There were so many people outside the church that the ceremony was delayed sev- eral minutes while police cleared a path to the church door for the bridal party.
 The bride showed little emotion as she walked firmly down tn, aisle to meet Boutall. Dressed in white satin wedding gown. her flowing veil caught with orange blossoms, she
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
RESIGNATION OF
 LEARY ACCEPTED
Former Controller Quits as Treasurer of Bucking.
 ham Oil Company

Reslgation of former Controller Daniel J. Leary as 8 director and as treasurer of the Buckingham oil Company of Texas was received and accepted today at meeting of the board of directors of the com pany here. Francis T. Phillips was elected treasurer and Ralph E. Day president of the Bridgeport Brass company of Bridgeport, was elected n director. according to statement issued by Rowley w. Phillips as follows {:
 T wish to announce that at a meeting of the directors of the Buckingham oil Company of Texas which was held in Waterbury today the resignation of Daniel J. Leary as director and treasurer was pre- sented and accepted. Francis T. Phillips of Waterbury was elected treasurer of the company, and Ralph F. Day. president of the Bridgeport Brass Company Of Bridgeport, Connecticut was elected director. The board of directors now consists of the following - Buckingham P. Merriman. Water- bury, Lawrence l.. Lewis, Water- bury, Rowley w. Phillips, Waterbury Ralph E. Day, Bridgeport and Will liam J. Collins. Corpus Christi, TeKAs."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
Indian s White Wife Is Ready For Battle

Los Angeles, July 1l-(UP)-Mrs. Anna Laura Barnett prepared for a siege today in the white colonial mansion where she lived as the white wife of the late Jackson Bar nett, the worlds richest Indian" !" She threatened to use gun and a knife" on any government agents who attempt to put her out.
 Mrs. Barnett is quite unpredict- able" said Assistant U. s. Attorney William F. Hall, who won court order for the widows eviction and now faces the problem of making 1t stick. We aren't just sure how the thing will turn out. We hope, of course, that there won't be any vio- lence"
 Mrs. Barnett married the aged Creek Indian after oil was struck under his shack at Henrietta, Okla. His fortune once was estimated at $7,000, ,OO0. The government l3 years later charged that Mrs. Barnett had "kidnaped" him for a marriage that was invalid because he was incom- petent. Authorities have taken away all of the fortune from the widow except the lavish home where Bar nett died three years ago. Yester- day Federal Judge William J. James ordered Mrs. Barnett to vacate. He gave her 30 days so as mot to work any hardship"
 Mrs. Barnett glared at him.
 "You might as well make it to-
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morrow" she shouted, because I'm not going to get out-not in 30 days, or any time. I'll use a gun and a knife"
 Judge James who has had Mrs. Barnett's troubles before him for years, stared calmly at her and said that the highest court in the land has ruled you were not legally mar ried to Jackson Barnett, and that he was incompetent"
 Incompetent, poppycock," she said. He made living, and there arc 30000,000 Americans that can't make theirs today"
 Mrs. Barnett wrapped her long pink coat tightly about her, jerked down her black straw hat, and left the courtroom. Two newspaper pho tographers appeared, and she charged at them. She grabbed one mans cambera and slammed 1t on the floor.
 You are all bunch of gang sters," she shouted. And you are a big gangster yourself"
 A woman sympathizer hurried up to shake her hand. Presumably this was one of the 100000 Los Angeles club and society women who signed petition asking square deal" for her. Mrs. Barnett showed her to the floor and charged on.
 "These women's clubs are trying to make political capital out of me" she cried. Get out of my way"
 She then went home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
Early Morning Blaze
 M Wackie Restaurant
Lightning Believed to Have Started Fire in Kitchen; Grill Is Owned By Thomas F. MOynihan, Dennis
 ReardOn-Danage $2,5O0

Lightning was blamed by author ities today for a fire which broke out in the basement kitchen of the Wackie Grill, 43l West Main street, at 3 o'clock this morning, till- ing the neighborhood with clouds of smoke and driving occupants of three apartments on the second and third floors into the street in their night-clothing. Damage was esti- mated at $2,500 or more.
 Six companies of firemen. di- rected by Acting Deputy Chief Jo- seph Kelley, managed to confine the blaze to the basement, though the flrefighters were handicapped by clouds of choking, acrid smoke. Windows in the restaurant had to be brokne open to afford vent for the smoke.
 Short Circuit Did It
 Fire Marshal Den Lahey. after an exhaustive investigation this morn ing, said that short circuit in a cable in the flooring between the basement and first floor was aggra- vated by last nights lightning. The blaze, he said, apparently smoldered for some time before breaking out. Aiding in the investigation were Electrical Inspector Martin ORourke, James P. Begnal, elec- trical contractor. and Private Jerry Griffin, aide to the marshal.
 The restaurant is owned by Thomas F. Moynihan and Dennis Reardon. The building is the prop
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Good Sportsn1anship Is Lost
First Statement of Senator as lie Begins Battle for Political Liie-Dinner Guest at Home of
 Ex-SenatOr Harry Durant

Hartford, Conn.,, July l2-(UPo- Fighting for his political life against New Deal drive, conservative U. s. Senator Augustine Lonergan to- day deplored the lack of good sportsmanship" in politics and prom ised he would run his campaign on "a dignified basis"
 It was the senator's first state ment in the current bitter battle for his seat. He made 1t shortly be- fore attending the boxing bouts at New Haven, and likened politics to pugilism.
 "There are many things about n boxing bout" Lonergan said, that 1t would be well for political can didates to observe. refer partic- ularly to good sportsmanship.'
 Meantime, possible New Deal strategy In the movement against Lonergan, an anti-court bill senator, became evident with announcement of the candidacy of Dr. Edward c, Dolan Manchester, register of the U. s. treasury, for the senate.
 Three More Candidates
 Political observers said 1t was likely the administration was per- hitting the senatorial candidates of at least three men in an effort to obtian as much delegate support as possible.
 When the time came. 1t was said, the delegates attracted to the New Deal candidates would be grouped and placed behind a single candi- date. possibly Rep. Herman P. Kopplemann. Hartford, three term representative and 100 per cent New Dealer,
 Another candidate who has picked up some delegate strength was for mer National Committeeman Archi- baild McNeil, Bridgeport.
 Dolan, whose candidacy was not taken seriously by Connecticut leaders. said he would not be an active candidate.
 "If the rank and Ale of the Dem ocratic party" he said in . Wash ington statement, express desire
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MOTHER MAY LIVE
 DAUGHTER DIES
Silver Beach Cottage Had Tragedy-Gas Jets All
 Turned On

Milford, Conn, July l2.--(UP) -- Neighbors detected strong odor of gas coming from the Silver Beach cottage of Mrs Louis Schwarz today and notified police. When a door was forced. Mrs. SchWarz was found lying unconscious across a bed. Beside her was her ll-year old daughter, Estelle. She was dead. All of the jets of the kitch- en range were open and police sad they found a note. The contents were not revealed. Mrs. Schwarz, who moved into the cottage with the girl last night, was revived with an inhalator and taken to Milford hospital in a critical condi- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
INSURGENTS ARE
 PLUNCINC AHEAD
Reach First Line Loyalist Defenses on Their Drive
 to Valencia
BY HARRISON 10 ROCHE United Press Staff COrrespOndent)


 Hendaye, French-Spanish Prom tier, July 12-UP)--Nationalist re- ports asserted today that insurgent advance forces had reached the Loy- alist first line defenses around Sa- gunto, Important seaport
 Three Nationalist columns ad- vanced toward Sagunto and Val encia. Their leaders, Generals Jose Vareia, Miguel Aranda and Garcia Valino, were anxious to reach Sa- gunto and force the collapse of the Loyalist defenses there before Sunday, the second anniversary of the war.
 Heavy fighting was in progress in the Sierra Espadan region. The Nationalists had moved across the heights and down the southern slopes toward Segorbe, key point in the defenses of Sagunto and Valencia.
 Loyalists Smelling
 Loyalist artillery shelled the mountain sides in an effort ot turn back the attackers. The big. guns fired from the Segorbe- Sagunto road, immediate objective of the Nationalists.
 The insurgents claimed they were within six miles of the road. Ma tionalist planes bombed and cut the highway in many places.
 The three Nationalist columns were operating tD 20 miles south of Teruel, pointed down the Turia
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
Employees Of State
 Given Neuu Orders

Hartford, Conn, July 12- (UP)--State employees in the classified service will not be per- mitted to be delegates at pOlit- ical conventions this fall, Per- sonnel Director Harry w. Marsh ruled today. Attendance at political convention" Marsh wrote Insurance Com missioner John 2. BlackaIl, "as a delegate, must inevitably in- voIve a person in political activ- ity and I believe is specifically barred by the statute" Black all said he had received several inquiries regarding this feature of the state merit system law. Copies of the letter proclaim ing the ban will be sent to heads of all state departments, Marsh said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
HOWARD HUGHES
 B R 0 40 C ASTS
Great Flyer, His Comrades Say Some One Made Mis-
 take on Plane Injury

New York. July l2--(UP)--Mos- COW airport broadcast to the United States today the arrival of Howard Hughes and his four fellow Ameri- can ayiators. Moscow effected com munication with the National Broad casting company here at 4:l3 a. m, EDT. The Moscow announcer re- ported at once that Hughes was flying overhead. At APO a. m. the announcer said that the plane had landed. Hughes went to the micro phone and said: There isn't great deal to tell about. This Is certainly a magnificent city we flew over. We were amazed at the fine airport here. It is right in town and not pushed out In the country. l have nothing but praise to offer for the way we have been treated. l want to introduce MT. Richard Stoddart, my radio engineer, who has been working day and night at his job since we left"
 Radio Engineer Talks
 Stoddart then went to the micro- phone to tell his story.
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B Hours of Flying Time Since They Left New
 York Sunday NOW ARE ROARING TOWARD OMSK, RUSSIA Should Reach That Port Long Before Night Comes
 Upon the Plane
BY NORMAN B. DEUEL United Pres sStaH Correspondent

4NOAsVAShAN ASs ASA%OSA$ United Pres sStan Correspondent
 Moscow, July l2. (UP) - Howard Hughes and his four companions, on a record breaking flight around the world at a speed of more than 200 miles an hour, reelected over Siberia today in their tWin-engined monoplanc. From New York to Paris in 16 hours and 31 minutes; from Paris to Moscow in seven hours, 5l minutes records were shattered as the scientifically equipped plane conquered space and time.
 When it left here for Omsk, Si- beria, the next scheduled stop, at l:3l p. m. (6:3l a. m, ED.T) the plane was only little more than 35 hours elapsed time from New York. Their actual flying time was 9 hours and 55 minutes, at an average speed of 2l8l7 miles.
 Cut Lindbergh Time
 In the flight from New York to Paris, Hughes had cut in half the time made by Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh on his solo flight in 1927. When they arrived here, they were r hours and l5 minutes ahead of the elapsed time of Wiley post on his record flight around the world in 1883. When they left for Omsk, they had stayed 36 minutes less than Post, so that their elapsed time on depart ure was IT hours and 5l minutes ahead of Post.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
PRESIDENT HITS
 COLORADO FIELD
Nothing Known as to What He Will Say; OverIooks
 Tom Connolly
By FREDERICK A. STORM United Press White House
 COrreSDOndent)

Aboard President Roosevelt's Special Train. En Route To Pueblo, Colo. July l2 -(UP)- President Roosevelt reached the Colorado po- litical battlefield on his trans-con- tinental speaking tour today
 There was no definite word whe- ther he would extend his blessing to Senator Ava Adams who is seeking renomination in the Dem acratic primary, when he speaks at Pueblo at 9:30 a. m. Q2.30 p. m. EDT.
 Friends said he probably would adopt middle-of the road vein, although they believed he would speak of Adams in complimentary terms without making definite commitment.
 Such procedure would be in con trast to the methods adopted by the president in Ohio, Kentucky Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas In
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demurrer was filed more than week ago, a total of IS of the de- fendants have now demurred to the information on which they are ex- pected to stand trial. No additional demurrers are expected to be filed.
 Judge Ernest A. Inglis has de- creed that all demurrers must be filed by the close of the court day. All must be argued on Friday of this week, but counsel have indicated that they may avoid arguments by submitting the details in briefs At- torney James D. c. Murray counsel to Mayor Hayes has already sub- mitted briefs to avoid arguments.
 Atty Healey First
 Attorney Patrick Healey was the first to file briefs, in behalf of Supt. of Streets Thomas J. Fleming, Deputy Registrar of Voters Michael Slavin, Police and Fire Commis- sioner Henry w. Minor, John s. Johnston, New York broker; as- sessor John H. Garry and Assessor Thomas A. Shanahan.
 Attorney John H. Cassidy filed demurrers in behalf of his clients,
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warrant against Walter Scanlon from the prosecuting attorney. The Information. as gathered from a letter to The Democrat sent by At torney Tobin in his behalf and that of Chairman Hartley for whom he acts as counsel, cites a statement subscribed to by MT. Scanlon last July ' which appeared in all local newspapers. The statement, by At torney Tobin's letter, charged that MT. Hartley and I sold out to cer- tain named members of the Demo- cratic party. We have felt the injustice of such slanderous statement" the letter signed by Messrs. Tobin and Hartley continues, "and have called the attention of the prosecuting authorities to the same"
 Accusation Made
 In the letter of MT. Scanlon to The Democrat last week, the writer accused Edward G. Kiernan, Inde- pendent Democratic town committee member for the 1oth district of be- ing the "goat" when MT. Kiernan repudiated leadership of Senator George T. Culhanc in capacity as spokesman for the Indepdent Dem ocratic town committee. Senator
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CANTON BOMBED
 SEVENTY MINUTES

Canton, China, July l2.-(UP)-- Twenty Japanese planes bombed Canton for 70 minutes to- day, taking hundreds of casualties
 The planes swooped down and di- rected their bombs at government buildings in the heart of the city More than 50 bombs were dropped including incendiary ones.
 Some of the bombs fell in the northeast suburbs, near the Me- memorial to Sun Yat-Sen and the Wongsha railroad station. One bomb fell in the junk settlement" on the Canton river. Another fell near the provincial jail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
MILL TO REOPEN

Providence. R. l., July l2-(UP)-- The Berkshire Fine Spinning sso- ciates, Inc, cotton and rayon man. ufacturers. today announced reopen ing of it's nthony mill at Coventry on a three shift basis. The mill. closed 10 months because of lack of orders, is expected to reach maxi mum operation next week with about 800 employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-12
Demurrers Filed By Fourteen, Who Are Facing Trial
Total of Fifteen Have Now Joined Demurrer Group; i.. All Aver That Acts Performed for City Had
 No Thought of Conspiracy

Fourteen of the 27 city officials and contractors facing trial charges of conspiracy to deraud the City of Water
 bury, today alleged that they had knowledge that conspiracy to defraud the city existed The claims made in demurrers filed in Superior Court this morning by defense counsel Several claim that the specific acts alleged to have been performed by them are "nais- demeanors." Including Mayor Frank Hayes. whose