The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12

Diamond Ginger Ale Company, and was connected with the Electric Steam Sterilizer Company, which latter has come in for considerable comment since the probe started especially with regard to lobbying Both companies also include former Controller Leary on their director ate staff.
 It is not believed that MT. Minor testified before the jury this morn- ing for his stay at the grand jury floor was notably brief. That he will be recalled is certain.
 Accounts of the city undoubtedly figured exclusively in the ju1y's questioning of witnesses this morn- ing.
 Sheaf of Papers
 In connection with this, Warren M. Brown, chief auditor on the staff of Special Prosecutor Alcorn, ob- tained sheaf of papers, containing accountants figures, from employees of the Griffenhagen & Associates who are checking the books for De- cember transactions of the city. The accountants are working in the al- dermanic chambers of the City Hall, and MT. Brown obtained the figures there this morning.
 The roll of papers was similar to that which William J. Armstrong carried to the meeting of the board of finance last Thursday. This weeks session of the jury will be of only three days dura- tion, and there is little probability that anything will "break' until after Easter.
 Coppeto Relatives Heard
 Philip Coppeto, president of the Abrigador Diggers Company, miss ing from Waterbury for more than month, apparently was the sub ject of the grand jury questioning late this morning when two relatives of the absent contractor were called. They are Mrs. Phillip Coppeto, his wife, who has reported at various times since it was announced that her husband might be wanted for questioning that he was vacation ing and his brother, Attorney Ralph Coppeto, reported to have been in- terested in various business deals with the contractor.
 Apparently the two relatives Of the contractor who is alleged to have performed considerable con- tractual work for the city had teSti- fled at around noon today. Mrs. Coppeto had denied, on accasion, that she knew her husbands where abouts but he was variously report ed at Atlantic City, and in Florida
 MT. Coppeto was the last witness to leave the jury room before the recess, which was taken at 1:20. His sister in Jaw, Mrs. Maroney Coppeto had left the building somewhat earlier. Both are expected to be re- called.
 No Recess Says Alcorn Special Prosecutor Alcorn at 1:3O today quieted all rumors that the To- cal grand jury action might be re- cessed in favor of his criminal su- per court term in Hartford superior court.
 AS States Attorney of Hartford County he must prosecute these numerous cases on the superior court docket. It was expected that MT. Alcorn might recess the grand jury in order to complete the prose- cutions, which have already been postponed from April 5, which was supposed to have been the opening date of the court.
 MT. Alcorn announced today that one of his assistants would take over the Hartford court work, in order that the grand jury might have the right of way" In this case, either Hugh M. Alcorn Jr., or Harold E. Mitchell, assistant states attorneys will shoulder the tasks Since the opening of the grand jury investigation they have worked here with MT. Alcorn, ST.