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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
NEW ENGLAND IS
 TO BE ATTACKED
Asiastic, European Fleet to Be Fought Off By
 Our Air Force

Washington, April 25-(UP-Sec- retary of War Harry Woodring today ordered the general headquarters air force to New England May l for test mobilization stimulating emer- gency conditions of war. The army's flying fortresses", irl- cluding the squadron which recently 1 in the maneuvers, described as the flew to Buenos Aires, will participate most realistic in the history of the air corps.
 The maneuver problem, air corps officials said, will be based on the as- sumption a combined Asiatic and European fleet is attacking New England. The general headquarters force will be ordered to sink the "enemy" fleet or force it to retire.
 Headquarters for the air fleet will be established in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsyl- vania, out of range of enemy men, of-war. The maneuvers will con- tinuc until May 20 when the planes will return to their regular bases. WOOQTulB Sdlu lIlc ld1Sco oAlSA0 concentration will take place dur ing a special problem May IT in New York, where 200 planes will be masSed.
 These exercises will include the play of problems and the trial of new tactical methods and doctrines devised as result of the latest air experiences in the most recent air battles the world over.' Woodring said.
 There will be defensive problems against enemy aircraft involving civil war raid precautions, warning nets, black-out of ground illumina- ton and combined air and anti-air- craft defensive cooperation. Camou- faged airplanes will be used fre- quently in these tests which will be the first employment of this protec- tive device on large scale in this country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
SILVER JUBILEE
 COUPLE IGNORED
Friends Attend Testi= mOnial Dinner for MT.
 and Mrs. Stephenson

MT. and Mrs. H. P. Stephenson, of Hamden, were honored Saturday night when testimonial dinner was given them at Waverly Inn, Cheshire, on the occasion of their 18th wedding anniversary. MT Stephenson is Connecticut manager of the United Small Loan Corp, and has been well known in this city for many years.
 Attorney Vincent Scully was the principal speaker at the dinner Serge A. Belanger was the toast master and the arrangements com- mittee was headed by Frank Sul- livan as chairman.
 An entertainment program was enjoyed, and gifts were presenetd to the guests of honor.
 Among the guests at the affair were w. T. Smithdeal, president of the United Small Loan corporation, and Mrs. Smithdeal, of Richmond, Va., MT. and Mrs. Henry c. Sylves- ter, of Raynham, Mass, and the fol- lowing from Waterbury: Attorney and Mrs. Vincent A. Scully, MT. and Mrs. John Husey, MT. and Mrs. William N. Boisvert, MT. and Mrs. Leo A. Pepin, MT. and Mrs. L. Philip Brodeur, MT. and Mrs. Albert H. Lavigne, Miss Agatha N. Chagnon, Miss Doris M. Boisvert, Frank J. Sullivan, Arthur J. Shea, MT. and Mrs Serge A. Belanger and Harold Hadley.
 Guests also were present from New Haven. Bridgeport and Nor wich. Entertainment was fur nished by radio station WICC's stars, the Brown sisters of Bridge port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
TOnkOnOW for Governor

Nathan Alexander, 50, of Wa terbury, charged with passing red light, was discharged ill Meri- den police court Saturday when Prosecutor Benjamin Tonkonow refused to sign a warrant against him, claiming that the point where Alexander was arrested is a speed trap.
 The local man was arrested at Broad and Ann streets in Meri- den. At this location. the prose- cutor said, the signal lights change suddenly and policemen were making arrests of drivers who did not stop instantaneously.
 The prosecutor told the court that police have agreed to change the timing on the light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

Washington, D. c, April 25-A public construction program is ne- cessary to keep construction labor off the relief rolls, because private construction, which normally sup plies the large bulk of the total con- struction volume, is seriously handi- capped by existing deterrents to con- struction investment, E. P. Palmer, president of the Associated General Contractors of America, said today, and the present situation in Wash ington indicates that no immediate action will be taken by the nations political representatives to remove these deterrents.
 Private Construction
 Even a cursory examination of construction statistics for prosperous years shows that it was private con- struction that supported the indus try" Palmer said. Private con- struction volume from 1925 to 1880 inclusive was eight billion, seven hundred million dollars per year. During the same period, public con- struction averaged two billions, and public construction was about two and half billion. These figures show clearly that. along with the present volume of public construc- tion, the great need is for stimula- ton of private construction, and until it revives there can be no prosperity in the construction indus try"
 A mounting total of needed pri- vate construction grew up during the depression years, Palmer pointed out, and the general contractors of the nation. of whom he is the head, hold that great era of prosperity for the entire country can be brought about through removal of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Head Injuries

James Robinson, 23, of R. F. D. 3; Waterbury, suffered scalp lac eration and a possible skull frac- ture, in an automobile accident in Middlebury this morning.
 According to information given Waterbury hospital, where Robin son was taken after the accident, his car hit tree. He was admit ted to the hospital at 5:30 8. m. His condition this afternoon was reported good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
"-TO My Friends"

Two friends will share the es- tate of the late Nora Lane Tier nan, according to the terms of her will which has been filed in pro- bate court.
 Mrs. Herman directed in her will that after expenses had been paid the residue of the estate should be shared by Elsie Sheri- dan Delaney and Irene Sheridan. The two women are also named executors of the will.
 Mrs. Herman, a native of Ire land but a resident of the Brook lyn section fer many years, died April 2. Her will was drawn De- cember 16, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
INJURED WOMAN
 MAY SUE BANK
Courts Permission Asked in Action Against Mer-
 chants Trust Co.

Permission of superior court to sue Bank Commissioner Walter Perry, receiver of the Merchants Trust company, is sought in an ap~ plication filed this morning by Ter esq Accousti
 It is claimed by Miss Accuosti that she was injured May 26, in a fall on a stairway at 1922 East Main street, which was owned by the Merchants Trust Co. The plaintiff was visiting the Rolandi family when she fell.
 Attorney Hugo Gustaferri repre- sents Miss Accuosti. Judge Ernest A.. Inglis will decide on the application of the Friday short calendar ses- sion of superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Decree Asked

Divorce proceedings were filed today in superior court by Ralph Colucci of Waterbury against June Suchy Colucci of Stamford. The decree is sought on grounds of de- sertion.
 It is claimed by the plaintiff that he married the defendant February 3, 1880 and that she left him May Is of the same year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
GOred!

Grand Juror Alric Nelson of Southbury, who was in the lime light short time ago as the prosecutor of German American Bund members. was injured yes terday when attack by bull on his farm.
 MT. Nelson was saved from more serious injury by prompt action on the part of his wife, who drove the animal away with 8 pitchfork. He suffered painful chest injuries and pos sible internal hurts, and is under medical care at his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
l. O. o. F. DECREE

The first annual meeting of the Odd Fellows Advancement associa- tion will be held Saturday night at with exemplification of special degrees by team from Os- ceola lodge, 125. of Pittsfield, Mass Odd Fellows from all sections of New England are expected to attend, as are many noted past grands.
 The meeting will follow supper to be served between and ' o'clock at Odd Fellows hall and the cere- monies will be held at o'clock at the state armory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Settlement

Notice of settlement and with drawal was filed today in the court of common pleas, concern ing the $200 civil action of the Holland Furnace Company ver- sus Polly Rabinowitz. The firm of Mascolo, Mcknight & Dauch appeared for the plaintiff and Attorney H. J. Weisman was counsel for the defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
I'D AUXILIARY PLANS
 CARD PARTY SOON

A special meeting of the ladies auxiliary, Yankee Division Veterans associa ton, will be held at ' o'clock tomorrow night at the I'D rooms in the state armory. Plans will be completed for the spring card party sponsored by the auxiliary.
 The card party will be held at the state armory Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Knight Templars

The most eminent grand com mander of the Grand Encamp- ment, Sir Knight Mark Norris, of Grand Rapids, will be the first grand master in the history of New Haven Commandery to visit there when the Knight Templars grand cOmmandery's cOnclave is held at New Haven, March 3, it was reported. A reception an1 banquet to Sir Knight Irville A. May, retiring eminent grand commander, will be held the day before and the moot eminent grand commander is expected to attend both functions, the first z time in 1O3 years history of the New Haven ccmmandery that a tGp-rank!ng official has visited there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Agreement

The following agreement in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of to- tai disability was filed today and approved at the office of the compensation commissioner:
 Winsted Hosiery Company and VincenzO BOzzano, Winsted, hernia, S7 beginning April 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
SPO7LIGH71NG-- Brass City News
Pals, Inc.

Registration papers were filed at the office 0. the town clerk today by the North End Pals club certi- flying to the title before Dominick Barbieri as notary public.
 Charter members and officers of the organization which will function as a social and athletic club according to the certificate, are: Stephen Senich, president; John Harnick, vice-president; Irv- ing R. Benson treasurer; Jack Ramon, secretary; and John B. Carriero and Lewis Coppello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
FATHER CARROLL DIES

Westport, Conn, April 25-(UP) Funeral services will be held We'd nesday for Rev. Richard J. Carroll 75, pastor of church of the Assump- ton since 1921, who died Sunday o1 a heart attack.
 Born at Winsted, Father Carroll held pastorates at Hartford, Nor walk and South Coventry. Burial will be at Winsted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
CamnobassO Society

Campobasso Society
 Plans for summer outing were made Saturday night at the sec ond annual entertainment and dance for families and members ot the Campobasso Recreational So- ciety in Veterans of Foreign Wars hall. Several hundred attended.
 Antonio Minervino was Ill charge. assisted by Frank Santoro' president; John DeSantis, assist ant chairman; Silvestro DeSoclo, Pasquale Del Cioppo, Vlncenzo Layguale, Carlo Petrello. Nicola Iannacci, Giuseppe Gabrielle, Wit torio Palladino, Domenico DIToto and Giuseppe Balena.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
WALKING STILL SAFEST

Sacramento, Cal. (UP)--It is still a little safer to walk than to ride in an automobile. Of California $ 3,139 traffic fatalities last year. only l,19l were pedestrians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
DR. o. J. BIZZOZERO
 WINS NEW HONORS

Dr. Orpheus J. Bizzozero of Coun- try Club road was notified Saturday he has been successful in the exam nations of the American Board of Internal Medicine and is accepted as a licentiate Dr. Bizzozero was recently inducted into the American College of Physicians at it's New York convocation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
FyQtemQI Neus
ConcOrdia Ladies

The 50th anniversary celebra- ,lon of the Concordia Ladies Aux Hilary was held Saturday night in Concordia hall with 200 members and guests in attendance.
 Speakers included: Miss Hen- -ietta Rahmann, Auxiliary pres .dent; Mrs. Henry Schildgren, ST., Mrs. J. M. Moss, Mrs. G. M. Par sons, Mrs. Rugo Lange, Mrs. The adore Weber, Mrs. John Camp, MT. and Mrs. Kleinert, of Bridge port, William Mueskis, president of the Concordia Singing Society; William Borchardt, vice-president; Mrs. Chester Haude.
 The entertainment program in- cluded speciality songs by the Con- cordia women's chorus, piano so- To, Doris Lange; tap specialties, Fred Caligan; songs, Mrs. Marian Gaug, Marks orchestra played for dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
UnicO Club

@ UnicO Club
 A regular meeting of the Unico Club will be held Tuesday even- ing, April 2S. at the Colonial room of The Elton, according to an an- nouncement by Secretary Philip Maiorano. Bowling will follow the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Arrangements Made
 For FILA Conference
First Meeting of Local Group Held This Afternoon; General Gathering to Take Place Thursday Night

The committee in charge of the Federal Housing Ad- instration meeting to be held Thursday night at the auditorium of the Connecticut Light Power O. met this afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce offices to complete arrangements for the gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

MUSEUM GETS ALBINO COON
 Philadelphia (UP)-The Philadel- phia zoo has acquired rare albino raccoon. The animal, which is en- tirely white, with pink eyes, was cap- tured in Georgia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

Sandra Martin, g, secretary to Simcne Simon, was said to have confessed the embezziement of $16,000 from the checking ac- count of her screen-star employer. An irresistible impulse to pos cess beautiful things" was the re- ported cause of the peculatiOns which occurred while the actress was on a prolonged European va cation last year. It is said that the secretary acted by power of attorney in drawing checks from Miss SimOn's account.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05
Tornadoes Bring Death
To Five; Damage Mounts

KANSAS CITY, Mo. June 4. CUP)
-fornadoeS, rain, hail storms and
lightning, brought death to five per-
sons and caused damage to property
and to growing crops estimated at
hundreds of thousands of dollars, in
Kansas, Missouri, Texas, and Okla
homa today.
Lightning killed four persons, two
1T the Kansas City open golf tourna.
nent. and two in oil fields al
Wharton, Tex Arlen Thomas. 6
stepped on high tension line the
wind had blown down and was kill.
ed at LaWtOn, Okla
Many persons were injured, some
critically Seven persons suffered
injuries in the tornado which struck
Grandfield, Okla, and leveled II
buildings. Three other persons in
iured by lightning were in a serious
condition. Most of the heavy winds
were in southW,a arn Oklahoma
and northern Texas.
Hail damage to wheat was esti-
mated at thousands of dollars. In
many fields entire crops, nearly
ready for harvest, were laid to
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05

the house, came a few minutes be-
fore midnight last night by a vote
of 60 to TO- 1t made possible the
adjournment of congress by next
week. Senate Majority Leader Alben
w. Barkley, D., KY, expected quick
conference agreements on this bill
and the wages and hours bill They
are the only major pieces of legis-
lation remaining.
After IL days of attack in the
senate by the combined forces OF
Republicans and anti-NeW Deal
Democrats, the recovery bill emerg-
ed unscathed. No restrictions were
placed ON the spending and lending
Of vast sums to create jobs for ap-
proXimately 100000 of the unem-
ployed army which, Mr. Roosevelt
said, has increased since he re-
quested the money six weeks ago.
AS approved by the senate the
legislation is a triumph for the
president, who had demanded a
free hand in spending the huge
fund, and a Stinging defeat for the
anti-NeW Deal coalition which had
sought to earmark the money as
a safeguard against political repriS-
ais.
Although the heaviest barrage of
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1. UP)-
San Francisco today surveyed the
effect of its first town meeting
on its many labor problems.
Tangible results were not imme-
diately discernible although botl
industry and labor agreed that the
meeting was successful and that
more should be held in the future
Ten thousand people assembled
at the meeting in Civic auditorium
as representatives of the factions
outlined their stands.
Chief speaker for labor was Harry
Bridges, president of the Inter
national Longshoremen-W Warehouse
mems union. w. P. Fuller jr., paint
manufacturer and acting chairman
of the Committee of 43. business
group which suggested the tow
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05
WAGES HOURS
SNAG DELAYS
HOUSE ACTION
Two Year PrOvisO HOtly
Debated as Labor
Bill Pressed

WASHINGTON, June a.
(UP)-Conferees seeking to
reach a compromise on the
controversial wage-hOur leg
islation were delayed today
when house members temporarily
refused a change which would place
a 25 cent per hour wage miniEum
and a "A hour maximum work week
into effect for two years pending
a study.
BY a vote, to 2. the house
group decided against a proposal
which would establish a commits
SIGN to study for two years labor
conditions throughout the United
States while the 25 cent wage min
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05
IOWA PRIMARY
STIRS SENATE

WASHINGTON, June 4. UP)-
IoWa's primary battle between Sen
Guy M Gillette, Democrat incum-
bent, and Rep. Otha d. Wearin, the
latter backed by Works Progress
Administrator Harry L. Hopkins,
became a hot congressional issue
today.
Echoes of the controversy over
whether Hopkins speaks for the
administration resounded in both
chambers as Sen. Clyde L. Herring
D., Ia, threw his support behind
Gillette and Rep. Maury Maverick,
D., Tex, rose in the house to plug
Wearin for the senatorial seat.
Declining to be drawn directly
into the conflict, Herring said in
a statement that las a voter" he
is supporting Gillette, who faces
stiff denomination fight at the
polls Monday. The incumbent drew
the administrations fire last sum-
mer when he opposed President
RooSevelt's Inflated supreme court
enlargement plan
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05
20 GRADUATES
DRUNK COUNTY
OFFICER TOLD
Mexicali Sprees Follow
High School Rites
In Ell Centre

At least a score of high
school pupils were drunk in
MeXicali Friday night after
graduation ceremonies in Ell
Centre, an investigator told
E. A. Nance, county probation Of
ficer.
The twenty who were reported as
obviously intoxicated" were among
total of IA high school boys and
girls counted crossing the border
between 1920 p. M, and l a. m
Graduation ceremonies in Ell Centio
at which 1T pupils received diplo-
mas closed at 1918 pm.
Of the pupils crossing he line 40
per cent were girls, the report sets
forth. Girls as we'll were among
those drunk.
No definite means exists at pres
ent for preventing minors from
crossing the border and going into
Mexicali saloons, Nance said Satur-
day. Minors, anyone under 81 years
old, are barred from buying liquor
on this side of the line.
Age of the children who were
graduated Friday night ranged from
l6 to 18.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05
UNIONIST, INSANE,
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

ice HumphrieS, declared insane
by the county sanity commission
Friday, broke from his guards as
he was led from the court room
and tried to take his own life by
jumping head first down stair
way.
The carpenter, deposed business
agent of the Brawley Carpenters
union and the man held responsible
for a recent labor dispute at the
district standby plant at Brawley,
was saved by the prompt action
of Deputy Sheriff Frank Raney
The officer caught Humphries just
as he threw himself downward. He
was taken to Patton Immediately
in custody of three officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05
CANAL BRANCH
BIDDER QUOTES
RECORD FIGURE.
COachella Line Contract
Expected in 30 Days
From Bureau

Award of a contract to
build the first AS miles of
the Coachella branch of the
All American canal Satur-
day was expected within 30
days following the opening of bids
in Yuma Friday.
Bids, with w. E. Callahan Con-
struction company low at a record
figure Of 4.24 cents yard for
excavation, were forwarded to the
Denver office of the U. S. Reclama-
ton Bureau for checking. From
Denver they will be sent to Wash
ington, D. c., for contract awards,
The Callahan company's bid to-
tailed $382,822 1t is the lowest on
record for canal excavation, ac-
cording to J. H. Fertig, reclama-
ton bureau engineer in charge Of
the Calexico sector of the main
canal. Out of 18 bidders. Lewis
Chambers Construction company
was second low, with $439,76 SOL, :
900 above Callahan.
First As miles of the Coachella
branch will carry construction from
a point just west of the Sandhills
to the Southern Pacific railway
tracks near inland. Che entire
branch, when completed, will be
1870 miles long. This is the first
contract on the canal, although
bids were opened on the turnout
structure and Power Drop No. !
May 23. On that contract, Atlas
Construction company was low at
$146, ,799.
The Coachella turnout, where
the canal will start, is located 18
miles west of Yuma, 80 miles east
of CaleXico.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05

Shippers stuck to their decision to
stay away from the conference
CIO officials refused to comment
on the meeting or to make any
statements as to proceedings. They
were, however, willing to discuss
baseball with newspaper reporters
They insisted they had orders to
say nothing at ALL about the meet
ing.
Maurice Howard, representing
DR.. Towne Nylander of the Labor
Relations board conferred with
CIO representatives Saturday and
planned to meet shippers Monday
He said he anticipated no trouble
as the board was set up for the
purpose of handling differences of
this kind in peaceful manner
The shippers contention that the
cantaloupe packing does not come
under the Wagner act because the
product is not processed, probably
will have to be settled in court,
Howard declared.
In the meantime, he said a Sc
cret ballot was planned for every
cantaloupe packing shed in the val
ley as a means of determining the
actual CIO membership. The CIO
declared a majority of the packers
in the sheds belong to that organi-
zation.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05

Relatives of Humphries begged
officials to send him to an institu-
ton for treatment A brother signed
the complaint charging him with
insanity Humphries within the last
few days ordered several automo-
biles and late this week ordered a
large quantity of lumber to be de-
livered to a strawberry field where
no building was contemplated. In
addition, his continued threats of
violence against his family and
friends speeded the proceedings
against him.
Humphries leading part in the la
Dor dispute with a private contract
Or at the district plant caused his
dismissal as union representative.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05
LabOrers Elect
Union Officials

Steve Pyle of Ell Centre was elect
ed president of the Construction
and General Laborers union No.
l119 at meeting at the Labor tenn
pie Friday night.
Vinson Busher of Westmorland
is president; John Leja of Mel
GLAND, financial secretary and trea-
surer; Walter Welden of El Centre.
corresponding and recording secre-
tary; Henry zimmeschied of El
Centre, sergeant-at-arms; C. j.
Hinderman of Ell Centro, guard;
and Sylvester Richter, El Centro.
and Ferdinand Leja. Meloland. are
members of the executive board.
As delegate to the Central Labor
council the local selected Ferdin-
and Leja Zimmerschied and Weld
On. Delegates to the building trades
council included Pyle and John Le-
ia.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-05

Heinrich LOrenl OF Jhe NOTth Ger-
man Lloyd freighter Chemnitz were
arraigned in federal court last night
as material witnesses in the plot
that in two months has involved
more than 80 persons. They were
released on $500 bonds each and
Immediately boarded the North
German Lloyd liner Europa, appar-
emily with the federal mems knoWl-
ledge. The Europa sailed early today
for Europe.
The other prisoner taken last
might, Christian Danielson, drafts
4 nan for the Bath Iron Works at
NBath, Me, which is building new