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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
FRANCE BUSHES
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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asking Prime Minister Neville Cham berlain and Viscount Halifax, foreign secretary of Great Britain, to stop here on their way to visit Premier Benito Mussolini at Rome in mid January.
 It was understood that Daladier and Foreign Minister Georges Bon- net wanted to emphasize that they were not prepared to concede any French territory to Italy and that they did not agree to any Italian ef- fort to get Adolf Hitler of Germany and Chamberlain to mediate"
 There seemed to be feeling, per- haps as the result of the Munich agreement for the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia, that Premier Mussolini might induce Chamberlain to make concessions which France would be called upon to make good.
 What Italy Thinks
 Rome, Dec. 27-(UP)-France may be disposed to make certain non- territorial concessions to Italy concerning Djibouti, observers be- lieved today.
 French sources said the French note delivered yesterday contained three main divisions but nospeciflc statement about Djibouti.
 They, therefore, believed France might, without yielding any land, make arrangements which would facilitate the use of the important French Somaliland port by Italians.
 According to French sources, the three main divisions of the note contained the following points:
 1. For juridical reasons, France cannot accept Italy's argument that the 1885 accord on the Mediterran- can status is null and void.
 2. France is not disposed to make any further territorial concessions other than those contained in the 1895 accord and any new proposals must come from Rome. AS far as Tunisia is concerned, France can- not go beyond the advantages al- ready offered to foreign residents of Tunisia by the 1885 accord.
 3. Regarding the Suez canal, France advanced the argument that she cannot alter its present status because it is the vested property of the Egyptian government and eventually must be returned to Egypt.
 The 1885 accord between France and Italy was intended to settle conflicts in their Mediterranean in- tereSts. Under the accord, France ceded to Italy a large desert area in the Sahara which is strategically important to the defense of Libya and another militarily important area on the Red Sea. Both of these areas were occupied by Italy al- though the French parliament never ratified the accord.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

O., when a Pennsylvania passenger train struck his automobile at Q grade crossing.
 An unemployed baker shot and killed himself in the living room of his Chicago home on Christmas day, and ct Birmingham, Mich, Q man shot himself to death as he ran through his home Investigating a noise he believed had been made by burglar.
 22 In New England
 Boston, Dec. 27.-(UP)-The Christmas week end violent death toll in New England rose to p today with the discovery of the body of Mrs, Mabel 0, Higbee, 51, of Maiden.
 Wakened by a supposed call from his wife, Charles c. w. Higbee found her dead in the family garage, a victim of carbon monoXide poison- ing. She had been in poor health for ten years.
 Nine other violent deaths oc- cured in Massachusetts during the week end. Five persons were killed in automobile mishaps. Joseph Thistle, 30, a Wilmington carpenter enroute home to Christmas dinner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
REHABILITATION
 BOARD REPORTS
Study, Revision of State Tax Structure Is Pros
 posed in Program

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 27.-(UP)- The state rehabilitation commission proposed today in its report to Gov- ernor Cross that "a study and re- vision of the tax structure and sys- temS of the state" be made as a means of aiding communities and taxpayers hurt by the recent hur- ricane.
 The commission was created shortly after the September hurri- cane and flood to suggest speedy means of recovery for the state.
 ''The field of taxation" the re- port said, provides the only means whereby the state can assist the thousands of individuals and fam flies whose property was greatly damaged. The widespread destruc- tion done by the hurricane, floods and tidal waves has emphasized the previously existing demand for re- visiAn of the tax structure and sys- tems of the state"
 Twenty Four Points
 The report contained "A points for the general improvement and betterment of agriculture, manu- featuring and business in the state in general, and in eastern Connech- cut in particular"
 One of them suggested changing the name of the state publicity com- mission to the state of Connecticut development commission, land broadening its scope"
 The report continued:
 The state and its citizens must not forget, nor dismiss with a ehrug. that the state has, and will continue to have for some time, a grave problem, part of which was created directly by the storm and part of which was precipitated by it. All persons in the state. direct ly or indirectly, are vitally inter- ested in the speedy and adequate rehabilitation of the disaster-strick- Hn area"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

He seeks $5,000 damages. The ac- cident happened February 10, 1888 at 8 a. m. It is alleged that the danger of the loose window had been pointed outt o the defendant owner.
 Waitress Has Suit
 The c. R. & l.. Company is sued by Mrs. Rose Basil, 8 waitress, who was allegedly injured in fall caused by trolley rails on North Main street, August 19, 1888. The woman claims her foot was caught in the trolley tracks, which are alleged to be under the control of the c. R. & L. Co. Injuries to her fingers and left elbow resulted, she claims. Dam ages of $5,000 are sought.
 Two actions, one for $5,000 and the other for $2,500 are brought against the Ashley Express Co.,, Inc, as result of an accident on Cutler street, Watertown, October l, 1888.
 11-Year-Old Sues
 Mrs. Eva Burwell claims $5,000 and John Johnson 8 minor. seeks $2,500 in an action filed by his mother, Mrs, John Johnson of Thomaston, Both were passengers in a car which was allegedly struck by an Adley truck, causing both to be injured.
 The actions filed by Bank Com missioner Perry were against the following:
 Patrick H. Carroll of Waterbury, $1, ,825.O .O0; Alexander H. Hauser, $5,- 530; Minnie and Samuel RosenZweig $11.025; Adelaide and Luscio Diste- fano, $250; Jacob, Joseph and Fan nie Wilensky, $1,195.
 Also, Anna Koss, $2.670.0O; Bar nett Kramer $2,59OO0; Joseph w and Fannie J. Wilensky, $1,080.00; Dalla Moriarty and Annabelle Mon- nerat, $465; Erna w. Well, Meriden, $6,57O; Erna w. Well, Meriden $815.00; Alex H. Hauser, $2l0.00; Tanna Kramer and Yetta K. Cohen. $1,100.0O.
 The actions are in pursuance of the Bank Commissioners plans to liquidate the assets of the Merchants Trust Company, and make possible the payment of another dividend to depositors. More actions are to be filed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
City's Industries Very Hopeful For Next Year
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program may have on Waterbury's larger factories. The answer was that there are always some govern- ment orders; that during the pre- sent year these orders have had no especial importance in general vol- tune; that should the administration carry through. reported plan to build 13,000 airplanes in addition to those already projected, the metal industry would, of course, supply rough materials which would see numerous orders in Waterbury for the products.
 Nothing In Govt Plan
 Nothing has happened thus far in Waterbury with the experimental program of the government which was to spend between one and two million dollars to allow ordinance experts to determine how factories might provide transition of their machinery to manufacture arms. No definite program of this nature has been inaugurated here, it is said.
 Leavenworth P. Sperry, vice-presi- dent of the Scovill Mfg. O., re- marked a considerable improvement in business since last spring. He be- neves that the present level will be maintained and said that most busi- nes men have hope for further im- provement later in the coming year.
 MT. Sperry said that improvement in the employment situation, how ever, is reflected mostly in longer hours.
 Future Is Hopeful
 From the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, came comment that the future appeared hopeful; that the direful prospects of the first of last year, following on the country's most severe business setback, are not ap- parent in the immediate months of 1899.
 Summing comment, much of which reflected some recalcitrance by those questioned to appear in the roles of business prophets" the signs are far more favorable than they were twelve months ago when the same manufacturing officials foresaw no betterment of conditions caused by the recession for some time to come. Borne out were their thoughts that a considerable period would be nec- essary to take up the slack of that recession to allow for reasonable progress. Eating up of inventories accumulated during better times did, in fact, require several months, as was remarked.
 So 1889, in somewhat general way, appears much brighter to the business firms forming the back ground of Waterbury's economic condition. Such is the consensus of- fered as 1888 fades to an end un- bemoaned by the larger manufac- turers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

(COQLluueu 1TOu EdSC A' shock troops, took leading part i1 the engagement, surrounding an en- tire Republican division which was decimated, according to the msur- gent messages.
 Loyalist authorities, admitting re- verses in some sectors, planned to force the civil populations of cities and towns behind the front lines to evacuate so the troops could con- vert them into forts.
 From the reports of both sides, it appeared that the Catalonia de- lenders were more successful in holding off the insurgents in the northern end of the front in the snow covered mountains around Montsech peak along the Segre river.
 In the southern sector, the insur- gents claimed a 25-mile advance across the Grosa mountains. Bar celona admitted that the insurgents had taken Almatret, 25 miles south of Lerida, because of Italian att tacks." Franco's headquar ters claimed, however, that the Na- tionalists had advanced further, reaching Cogull, about 20 miles to the northeast and within striking distance of Borjas BlancaS.
 Other Successes
 To the south of Almatret, the in- SurgentS were said to have taken the town of Ribaroja, on the Ebro river near the important railroad serving Barcelona and Tarrogona as well as series of valley high ways into the center of Catalonia. Barcelona admitted that the insur- gents, with Italians leading the attack" had passed through the Grosa peaks and that the govern ment had fallen back to new posi- tions around Soleras. Independent observers estimated there were about 30000 Italian fighters in Franco's front lines.
 The fact that official insurgent communicates failed to bear out the Paris newspaper report that Borjas Blancas had fallen lent strength to reports that Nationalist attacks along the Segre river, at Granena, Fraga and Cogull, had been repulsed. United Press corre- spondents at the front reported that the Loyalists were holding. their lines in the region of Balaguer down to the lower Segre valley be- low Lerida.
 LOyalists Fight Back
 Nationalist infantry and artillery attacks were said to have been in the region of Tor rebesas and Granena. Layolist army officers said they had been rein- forced by new divisions, and had withstood insurgent onslaughtS.
 Describing the advance in the southern sector, the insurgent re- ports claimed that an entire net work of villages in the mountains had been captured. They said field generals were avoiding frontal att tacks and were fianking the rear of the governments Notifications.
 In fighting on the northern sec tor, Franco's field headquarters said his advnaces were highly satisfac- tory" despite government reports the Loyalists were holding their own.
 Clearing weather permitted se- were bomhings of Loyalist strong holds. Barcelona. Borjas Blancas, Porls and towns in the vicinity of TaNagona were raided. Italian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
City Blizzard Starts Well But Ends Quickly
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ing and pedestrian variety, had their "damns", as well, mostly over traffic conditions and the spray of muck on new cars; or, in the in stance of the foot-traveler, over the depth of the puddles and streams formed in guters from Exchange place east, west, south and north, to all points in the city.
 While the city workmen strove to clear catch basins and gutters, their work was made repetitiouS by the motorists who parked in the cleared areas, driving the snow and slush up against the curb once more, and effectively clogging the gutters but recently freed of the swirling rivulets of melting snow and slush.
 Sections Drying Up
 Most of the downtown section was drying up this afternoon all though walking was on the wet side and the unwary pedestrian some times got a faceful of muck as some car swirled by regardless of the depravity of consideration.
 There was the girl who wore the bright new Christmas slicker and slipped on South Main street. hard! She was wet through and through and most extremitieS failed to escape the soaking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
CITY SHERIFF
 NARDONA NAMED
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 There have been rumors heard to the effect that MT. Nardona will resign as city sheriff before the end of his term. The term expires in January, 1940.
 Mayor Hayes letter to the police board stated:
 "A program for the collection of taxes due the city of Waterbury has been formulated and will soon be put into operation.
 Program Plans
 "The program calls for the en- ployment of several supernumerary police who will work under the supervision and in conjunction with the city sheriff. In order to avoid any complications which might arise due to the fact that the city sheriff will probably have to direct the operations and issue certain instructions, I feel that he should at this time be made a member Of the supernumerary force of the po- lice department. I will appreciate your taking such action at this time so the work can get under way very Soon."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

crease of employment before the time when their business warrants such announcement.
 John A. Coe, ST., president of the American Brass Co.,, believes that business is somewhat better. still not back to normal but better gen. erally throughout the country He is hopeful that 1889 will surpass pre- sent levels to warrant the consid- erable increase necessary to return conditions to an approximation of normal.
 Much Better Spirit
 David c. lGriggs, president of the Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine O., finds a much better spirit" than existed last year; be- lieves that 1889 twill open better than 1938."
 In the questioning of various ex- ecutives there was mention of gov- ernment orders, interrogation as to what effect a mammoth armament
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

(COQLlQueQ rom rage U the New Years holiday is expected to be raised during this week. Whether a recess similar to that for the Christmas holiday will be al- lowed is problematical. Should the two necessary jurors be obtained by Thursday there is little doubt that court would adjourn until January 3 or 4, when the first witness would be called by Special Prosecutor AL corn.
 Tn the meantime he would trans port the exhibits from Hartford to Waterbury, for presentation in the trial. No exhibits will be brought here, however, until the jury is completed.
 First Witness Unknown
 Special Prosecutor Alcorn has given no official indication as to the identity of the first witness he will call, but 1t is expected that Con- troller Sherwood L. Rowland; Ac- countant James F. Purcell; Accoun- tant William J. Armstrong and Warren M, Brown, the latter of the prosecutors staff, will be among the initial witnesses. Their testimony will be lengthy, and apropos the financial transactions of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
CLOSED FACTORY
 TO BE REOPENED

Bridgton, Me, Dec. 27-(UP)-This towns only factory, closed for a year, was to reopen today with promise of returning prosperity.
 Over 25 persons will go to work Immediately and, if business is prof itable, 8 total of 200 will be employed in the Pondicherry Woolen Mill, ac- cording to it's new lessees, B. F. Kaufmann of New York and George J. Clavin of Franklin, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
$l,OOO PER SEAT
 AT CARROLL SHOW
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Continued from Page D much machinery and too many ma chinists in the depths below his club, which is by all odds the most spec tacular on the west coast. So many things happened that weren't on the program that even the $1,000 custom CTS got their moneys worth.
 New Kind of Cabaret
 Carroll, whose exploits as theatri- cal manager, beauty contest judge. fan dance inventor, and champagne bath impresSario have made head lines these many years, built a new kind of cabaret, tailored especially for Hollywood.
 It consisted of tremendous and modernistic building, with black patent leather ceiling from which dangled 10000 neon lamps, almost an acre of floor covered with Bur- gundy carpet an inch and a half thick and not one revolving stage, but two, one revolving inside the other. In the main room the com- mon folks sat at $10 per head, cock tails 50 cents extra, dinner free. Next door, behind an elaborately sound-proofed wall sat the $1,000 customers in what Carroll named "the inner circle"
 S1,O0O Customers
 These included Daryl zanuck, Walter Wanger, Harold Lloyd, Wal ter Disney, Cecil B. De Mile, Bing Crosby, Leo Carillo and a couple of hundred others who felt privacy in a night club was worth $1,000. They can come back again and again, for the rest of theiT lives, without pay ing more. The $1,000 check each handed Carroll was for lifetime cover charge.
 They were lolling in their own private tepee, in any event, and per- haps 900 s10-per-each customers were admiring the velvet-draped slums on the other side of the wall when the show, scheduled to begin at 9:15 p. m., started at 10:35.
 Singer Disappears
 Miss Susan Miller, one of the pret- tiest girls Carroll ever picked, was singing a ditty about little old New York, when the platform on which she stood started to sink. Miss Miller kept on singing, which such guests as Myrna Loy, Edgar Bergen, Joan Bennett and many another howled Miss Miller finally reappeared with a jerk ard finished her number.
 Then came MT. Reginald Craig, who was non-plussed when the enor- nous curtains parted behind him and the two revolving stages started revolving in opposite directions. The electrician began throwing switches, though, and everything calmed down.
 Bingety- -Bing- -Bing
 There followed 30 more numbers, bingety- -bing -bing, thanks to those trick stages, and the customers saw so much entertainment in such hurry that their roast beef got cold. The food was excellent and for that matter, so was the show, after the most beautiful girls in the world got used to the machinery. Toward the end of the performance they even were able to stand erect, no matter how rapidly whirled the stages.
 The first act lasted until midnight. Then there was dancinotg two or chestras and plenty of champagne at $8 per jug and the second act went on. When at last the perform ance was over, and Carroll had to stop selling liquor because it was 2 a. m., everybody said he had night club such as nobody ever saw before Even the $1,000 per head customers were looking happy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
HEALTH OFFICER DIES

Wethersfleld, Conn, Dec. 27-- (UP)-Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Dr. Edward G. Fox, 79. town health officer for 50 years, who died yesterday after a short illness.
 Dr. Fox was physician at Connec- ticut States prison here for 20 years. He leaves his widow and a son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
U. s. AMBASSADOR
 QUERIES JAPAN
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(Continued from Page D terests in China and said that the United States government was dis satisfied with Japan's replies to pre- vious protests.
 British Also Query
 Both Grew and Sir Robert Craigie, the British ambassador, were understood to have enquired of Arita in separate talks regarding the proposed abolition of the ex- traterritorial privileges of foreign powers in China. Arita was said to have told both that he thought it unnecessary to go beyond the state ment made previously by Prince Fumimaro Konoye, the premier, foreshadowing the eventual aboli- tion of extraterritoriality.
 Arita was said to have commented that the best method of settling Chinese problems would be to end the war, but that United States and British credits to China provided means for increased Chinese re- sistance and thus complicated the situation.
 U. S. Dissatisfied
 Then Grew, it was reported, told Arita of his governments dissatis- faction with Japan's attitude, and particularly with its response to an American protest against commer- cial discrimination in the Yangtze river valley.
 According to informants, Arita was conciliatory. He was reported to have said that divided authority had prevented satisfactory handling of Chinese problems and that with the centralization of affairs under a JapaneSe-sponsored regime condi- tions should improve.
 Arita was said to have asked Grew why American newspapers misunderstood" Japan's intentions in China. Grew then pointed to various Japanese statements which, he said, were susceptible of conflict ing interpretations.
 Promises Early Reply
 During the talk Arita was said to have promised an early reply to American protests against bombing of American owned properties in China. The newspaper Nichi Nichi reported today that secret confer ences were being held with view of strengthening" the cabinet, probably about Jan. 10 in prepara- tion for the next meeting of the Parliament Jan. q. Investigation of this report led to assertions that key leaders were speculating on the possibility that Prince Konoye might retire as premier. Mentioned as successors were Gen. Jiro Mi nami, governor general of Korea and a former war minister; Mar quis Koichi Kido, welfare minister, and Adm. Nobumasa Suetsugu. home minister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
PHILIP HEwEs EXCITED

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 27-(UP)- Philip Hewes, executive secretary to Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, arrived in an f1dgety condition at the State Capitol today, remained briefly and then disappeared.
 He was discovered later at Hart ford Hospital where Mrs. Hewes gave birth to 6 son early today. They have two other children, both girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Seven Die in State (Rv TIniknd PreSS\

Seven persons, including a three year old child, lost their lives in Connecticut accidents over the long Christmas weekend.
 William B. Scott, 58, Middletown, was killed by an automobile while walking along the Middletown-Meri- den highway.
 John Mccarthy, 60, was injured fatally in New Haven automobile accident. He lived in a New Haven railroad camp.
 Edward Parker, AT, New Haven, was killed in a Derby auto acci- dent.
 Frank Balcerak, g, Greenwich, was killed when the automobile in which he was riding struck tree.
 Three-year old Leo Henry Miller, Putnam, died of head injuries suf- fered when he fell on a scissors points.
 Robert Stewart, 61, Bristol, was killed in a fall at his home.
 Ferdinand Scultz, 56, Bristol was injured fatally when he fell from a third story window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
SAFE-BREAKERS JINXSD

Boston, Dec. 27-(UP)-This was a jinx day for safe-breakers. A tear gas bomb attached to thecombina- tion of huge safe in the A. M. Eaton Paper Company offices in Roxbury exploded when yeggs tam pered with the vault. The fumes drove of the cracksmen.
 Thieves who pried open safe at the Smith & MCance Book Store obtained only 20 cents.
 Australia's sugar cane harvest for 1888 was 5,462,717 tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

new rubber boots built dams, and splashed about in several inches of water formed in the front of their homes.
 Their parents, both of the motor