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Evening star., 1938-11-21
Roosevelt Praises
Southern Conference
Dy the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. Al
Terming the South's "unbalance" =
major American problem, President
Roosevelt today expressed approval
of the Southern Conference for
Human Welfare. In q letter read
before delegates gathered to con-
slider the regions social and economic
problems.
The President said he found 1t
"heartening to see the strength Of
Southern social leadership mustered
to face these human problems, and
added the South will long be thank
full for this day"
The letter follows:
1.-THE long struggle by liberal lead
ers of the South for human welfare
In your region has been implement
ed on an unprecedented scale these
past five and one-half years by
Federal help. Yet we have recog-
nized publicly this year that what
has been done is only beginning,
and that the South's unbalance Is
a major concern, not merely of
the South, but of the whole Nation.
1t is heartening, therefore, to see
the strength of southern social
leadership mustered to face these
human problems, not locally or in
dividually but in united front from
Fort Raleigh to the Alamo.
"You know from years Of trying,
the difficulties of your task. I be-
Evening star., 1938-11-21
u. ). Relief Ship
Unloading Wheat
In Barcelona Port
Greet Care Is Token to
Prevent Waste of
Precious Grain
By RICHARD MOWRER.

CHICAGO Daily News Foreign Correspondent.
BARCELONA, Nov. 81 (by radio)
The unloading of the seamer Erica
Reed, American relief ship for
Spain, will be finished by Thanks
giving Day, according to Barcelona
port authorities. Stevedores, work.
Ing in shifts, will get the 5000 tons
Of American wheat ashore.
: Winches are lowering great steel
buckets to the depth of the ships
hold, where men are shoveling grain
into them. The big buckets are
hauled up again, swung to the docks,
and tipped over, and the grain is
poured down the chute to be loaded
into sacks. While waiting to be taken
away by trucks the sacks of grain
are being piled up in such manner
that they may serve as shelter If
there is an air raid.
! On the deck of the Erica Reed
there is a man with a broom sweep
ing spilled grain, down the chute.
There is no waste. Yesterday after
noon this correspondent saw an old
man on the dock picking up odd
grains of wheat which had been
scattered by the wind and putting
them in a piece of newspaper.
8 The Erica Reed left New York on
November l and arrived here on
November II with 5,000-to load
of wheat as we'll as $500 tons of
other food and medicine. gifts of the
American people to Spain. Some of
the medicine is destined for the
people of Madrid who are suffering
from pellagra as the result of under
nourishment. The cargo also in
cludes two ambulances and a fur
cape for Loyalist Comdr. Gen. Jose
Niaja.
: Copyright, 1888, by Chicago Daily
News Inc)
Evening star., 1938-11-21
Reich SENDS u. 5. Note
About Ausfria's Debt

BY the Associated Press.
Secretary Of State Hull said today
q note had been received from Ger
many concerning Austria's debts to
the United States, but he would not
disclose its nature.
He added, however, it did not
purport to be final and therefore
was not entirely satisfactory to this
Government.
The note replied to American notes
of April 6 and June 8 demanding
that Germany, now that it has alb
sorbed Austria, assume response
bility for that country's debts to
the United States.
The principal Austrian debt is
$24 ,055, ,708 90 due the United States
Evening star., 1938-11-21

Government for flour sold Austria
on credit in the immediate post
war pediod.
In addition there are half .
dozen smaller bond issues by Aus
trian municipalities and the Aus
trian government held by American
private investors.
Germany is at present negotiating
Austrian debt settlements with sew
eral countries, following her con-
clusion Of q settlement with Great
Evening star., 1938-11-21

Loyoist Spain Sends
u. S. Thanks for Aid

+. BARCELONA, Nov. 81 (P).-Diego
Martinez Barrios. president of gov
ernment Spains Parliament and di-
rector of its National Aid Commit
tee, yesterday telegraphed thanks to
The people of the United States for
= shipment of foodstuff and clothes
which arrived from New York
aboard the American freighter Erica
Reed
= A public note accompanying the
telegram called the attention of
government Spain to the North
American Spanish Aid Committee.
Evening star., 1938-11-21

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Evening star., 1938-11-21

neve you will find 1t impossible in
many instances to separate human
from economic problems. But II
you steer a true course, and keep
everlastingly at it, the South will
long be the -Tul for this day."
Evening star., 1938-11-21

Britain. It is believed that her reply
to the United States stated she
would be glad to take up the ques-
ton the moment the other nego-
tiations were completed.
Evening star., 1938-11-21

MISS GERTRUDE CHESTNUT
Star staff Photo.
the association, had charge of the
hunt, which was the final flying
event on the associations 1898
schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
NEW LIGHTS FOR
 CITY'S BROADWAY
State Theater's Modernis= tic Marquee Among New
 England's Attractions

Waterbury's bright light sector of East Main street has added new constellation, in a manner of speak ing, and the new marquee of the State theater flashed myriad lights as one of the brightest spots in the city last night.
 One of the largest theater mar quees in New England, the new State theater counts between 1,200 and 1900 electric light bulbs, ex- tends 35 feet along East Main street. About 500 feet of Neon lights show interchangeable color effects, light and dark blue and orange.
 Miss Julia Smith, manager of the State theater, has it on authority of the builders of the marquee that the new announcement display" of the State theater is one of the best lighted and most modern in all New England.
 Constructed of stainless steel, the ceiling is white, accentuating the color contrasts of the veritable le- zion of lights. Situated as the theater is, the effect of the lights changes the whole pattern of Wa terbury's bright light" sector along East Main street and many Water burians> were commenting today on the attractiveneSs of the new dis play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
Law School Dean

Dean White when he was appointed to that office by the Right Rev. Jos eph M. Corrigan, rector of the uni versity, last May. At that time, Dr. White stated: We are determined to achieve the highest scholarship standards, limit our standard three year course to one hundred carefully chosen full time day students and provide limited number of local and national scholarships to college graduates of outstanding ability and character"
 Curriculum Revised
 During the past year, the law school has revised it's curriculum and introduced several new courses suitable to the present changes in the development of the law and legal studies. The faculty has been strengthened, scholastic standards raised and several innovations intro duced. Among the latter is the dis tinctive law club competition which divides the student body into groups of counsel who work upon actual ap- pellate cases in research, brief mak- ing, and the presentation of argu- ments before judges and other legal scholars.
 The group of student counsel which recently won the final compe- tition among the student body rep resented the Catholic University Law School at the Eastern Law Students Conference which was held this year at the University of Pennsylvania.
 The combined Arts-Law program was introduced in 1919 making 1t possible for a student in the Col lege of Arts and Sciences to carry his pre-legal studies into his senior year and to combine his final col lege year with the first year of study in the law school. With the general raising of standards of work in the several schools and colleges of the university and the strengthening of the curriculum, the combined course proved to be inadequate.
 The Catholic University Law
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
COLEBROOK ROAD
 OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Temporary Bridge Elim= mates DetOur During
 Construction Work

Construction and oiling in force in the State of Connecticut announced by the Connecticut Highway De- partment April 13, for the week ending April 23.
 Closed For Construction;
 Detour Provided Route No. 93-
 Norwich Lisbon. Bridge and ap- breaches under construction. Foot bridge provided.
 COnstructioI;-Traffic
 Maintained Route No. 2- b....
 Norwich. Bridge and approaches over Shetucket river. Route No. U. $. G.
 Manchester. East Center street. (From Main street easterly to Man. chester Green). 1-3 miles of rein forced concrete pavement. Route No. U. s. 7-
 North Canaan. Constructing Rail- road overpass at Massachusetts, Connecticut state line. Open to traf- fic over temporary road. Route No. To-
 Hamden. Whitney avenue. 1-2 mile of reinforced concerto pave ment and encased girder bridge. Special Notice:- Route No. IA
 Portland. East approach to the Middletown-Portland bridge. 2 1-2 miles of concrete pavement. Unless absolutely necessary we would ad- wise through traffic to avoid using the Middletown-Port bridge due to unusual conditions made neces- sary on account of this type of con- struction. Through traffic may cross river either at Saybrook, East Had dam or Hartford. Route No. IA and U. $. G. Windham. Elimination of grade crossing N. Y, N. H. & VI. R. R. and c. V. R. R. Route No. 20
 East Granby. Granby road. 1 IA miles of Waterbound macadam. Route No. 32-
 Norwich. Highway overpass and approaches at c. V. R. R. crossing at Yantic. Shut down for winter. Route No. .32-
 Norwich. Bridge and approaches over Yantic river. Route No. U. s. A.
 Colebrook. Construction of bridge over Mill Brook Open to traffic over temporary bridge. Route No. 109-
 East Morris. Constructing bridge over Wigwam reservoir. Route No. 117-
 HarWinton. Bridge and approach es on the Torrington road. Route No. 128-
 Cornwall. Constructing box cul- vert about 1 mile east of West Corn wall bridge. Open to traffic over temporary bridge. Route No. 173- Newington. Newington Junction. Elimination of grade crossing on Willard avenue.
 Route No. 188- Oxford. l 1-2 miles of waterbound macadam on the Southbury end Of the present improved section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
DIR. E. J. COTTON
 DIES SUDDENLY

Boston, April 15.-UP).-Dr. Frederic Jay Cotton, 68, interna- tionally-knoWn bone surgeon and a founder and fellow of the American College of Surgeons, died of heart attack yesterday.
 Born at Prescott, Wis, he grad uated from Harvard Medical school in 1894 and interned at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at New York. After two years study in Vienna, Dr. Cotton joined the staffs of the Boston Cnildrens hospital, Boston dispensary and Boston City hospital.
 H served as lieutenant in the Spanish war and was a major in the medical corps during the World war. Later he was made chief of surgery at Walter Reed hospital, Washington. He was con- sultant surgeon for the U. s. Vet erans bureau until his death.
 Dr. Cotton was chief of service at Boston City hospital until 1881. He leaves wife and daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
RADIO TO BOOST
 AIR MAIL WEEK
"Cv of Ems Dons Prettiest For 3OOh Birthday Party R
Local Chairman Tells of Special Program as
 Feature BrOadCaStS

Postmaster Charles A. Babin to- day released a tentative schedule of radio programs which will be offer ed prior to and during the celebra- ton here of National Air Mail Week. The week of May 15-21 has been set aside for the observance, but the To- cal buildup will commence on May 10.
 Radio programs will be offered from Stations WATR and VERY. The following is the program to be offered by VERY during the period:
 May 10, 7:15-7:30 p. m, Forum, interviews with supervisors of Wa terbury Post Office; May 16, ESQ., p. m, "The Spell Master; May 1T, 12:45-1 p. m., street interviews; May IT, 8:30-9:00 p. m., songs dedi- cated to air mail week; May 19, 12:45-1 p. m., street interviews; May 20, 8:30-9 p m, questions dealing with air mail week; May q, 6-6:15 D. m., interviews with air mail pilots.
 A cable perfected by British postal engineers is capable of carrying 250 different conversations at the same time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
SMITH WINNER IN
 COLLEGE CONTEST
Local Student at Ohio In= stitutiOn Awarded $50
 for Defense Idea
lSpecial to The Democratl

Oberlin, O., April 15-William G. Smith of Waterbury, Conn.,, senior at Oberlin College, won a prize of $50 for his set of possible terms for general defensive alliance with Great Britain and the British Dominions, it was announced to- day by President Ernest Hatch Will kins.
 Smiths prize was one of six of- fered in as many fields for pro- posals for international cooperation in order to move the world away from it's suicidal plurality toward some kind of unity. President Will kins announced the prizes in Febru- ary at the conclusion of his three addresses on international or ganization. At that time he sug- gested five possible plans for the United States entering into interna- tional cooperation and offered a sixth prize to the student submit ting the best plan on a still diff ferent basis. The five plans sug- gested by President Wilkins includ- ed, besides the one for a general de- fensive alliance with Great Bri- tain and the British Dominions: terms on which the United States might enter the existing League of Nations; and covenants for new League of Nations, an all-American League of Nations, and a League of Democracies.
 In addition to President Wilkins, prize money was given by three trustees of Oberlin college: Henry J. Haskell, editor of the Kansas City Star; Grove Patterson, editor of the Toledo Blade and James H. Cau- sey of New York city. Part was of fered also by "a friend" of the In- stitute of International Education.
 Winpers in the other classes in cluded students or groups of stu dents from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Washington, D. C., and Syria. Smith also shared a prize in another class for covenant for a League of Democracies with three other students.
 Six trustees of Oberlin acted as judges, among them Erwin N. Gris- wold of Cambridge, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
BRITAIN, ITALY
 READY TO SIGN

London, April 15-(UP)-1nitial- ing tomorrow of the British-Italian treaty of friendship will begin a per- iod of diplomatic discussions and state visits such as Europe has not seen for many years. it was indi- cated today.
 AS the hour for the initiating ap- preached, more and more impor- tance was attached to this agree ment between Britain and 1atly. It was seen as the first step toward 8 series of treaties designed to keep peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
Persons on Relief Eligible for Unemployment Benefit
No Violations Of
 Liquor LalUs CD

With sale of ..quOr forb dden by law today, police were un- der instructions to make cer- tain that the law was obeyed to the letter.
 Deputy Police Supcrintend- ent Daniel J. Carson said this noon that no complaints had been received. Any violations, he said, would result in arrest.
 Under the ter' of the state liquor control act, taverns and package stores were closed to- day. Restaurants can remain open but are not allowed to sell drinks. Drug stores with liquor permits can remain open but cannot sell liquor except on prescription.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
Important Decision Announced I Today By
 Commissioner Tone
Payment of Compensation By State Tightening Bur- dens of Cities, Towns Eligibility Only Factor Con-
 sidered in Issuing Checks, Letters Received

distributed to the jobless had not been paid.
 Hundreds of letters," the com- missioner said, "have come to the Labor Department from eligible ap- plicants stating that if it were not for this money they would be on re- lief. Since the applicants have not had to apply for aid, agency heads know nothing about them."
 The commissioner called attention to a Pennsylvania study made of 2,500 relief cases affected by the initial distribution of benefits in Philadelphia during February. Of the 2,500 cases studied, general re- lief was discontinued in approxi- mately 2,oO0 instances as result of payment of benefits. Supple mental relief was given in the other 800 cases, but the average relief grant to each person was cut al- most 5000.
 "No Difference"
 The fact that unemployment com- pensation may be paid to relief clients was also emphasized by MT. Tone. If person is otherwise eligible it makes mo difference" to the Labor Department whether or rot he is on relief, he said
 Local relief authorities are re- sponsible, he charged, when persons who are eligible for compensation are stricken from the relief rolls while they are waiting for the state benefits.
 Tt would be interesting to know just what agency heads would be saying if there were no unemploy- ment compensation and relief costs rose several millions" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15

tied Connecticut to study the sys- tenn of disbursement. With Texas, Connecticut shares the distinction of being the two outstanding states of the nation for speedy, efficient handling of the problem.
 Gives Answer
 Today MT. Tone replied to the charges of relief officials that the payment of unemployment compen- ,sation benefits is not solving local relief problems.
 He asserted, in answer to criti- cism that relief loads are not being sessened by the weekly payments, that unemployment compensation ig an insurance based on 1887 earnings. Under the law, if per- son is otherwise eligible, no notice is taken of his need. The question of relief does not enter into it."
 Heavier Loads
 He declared that in his opinion the relief load would be consider ably greater if the $4,400,000 already
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
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ESTABLISHED 1885

If A Young Man Takes A Leaf Out of Natures s Book On Spring, He'll Blossom Out Easter Sunday in Our Clothes. In Prep Shop" = Second Floor Here are few reasons why.
 "Conterbury" = that versatile all around two trousers suit at .$22.75 = and suits at $24.75 from the "Sompeck" style studio, which have what clothes need to have for successful Easter.
 Camel hair reversible topeoats $2275, "Sompeek" Scotch Brior reversibIes $29.75 and tweed reversibIes $20.
 Scrambled suits = sports jackets and sIocks = jackets $7.75 to $17.15-sIocks $3.95 to $500. Choice Easter neekweor 50 cents and $1.00.
 "Choote" famous felt hats $500. "Rocmoc" crepe sole oxtords $3.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15

Washington, D. C., April 15-With the announcement today by the Rev. Dr. Robert J. White, dean of the Catholic University Law school at Washington, D. C., of the discontin- uance of the combined Arts-Law program, the law school becomes one of a small select group of eight sim liar schools in the United States which requires baccalaureate de- gree for admission.
 Dean White presented the decision of the law school faculty and their recommendations before the aca- demic senate of the university and approval was given to the new plan. This means another forward step in the program Of the law school for higher standards inaugurated ky
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15

Following closely upon his answer to criticism voiced here by William M. Harris, former secretary of the Waterbury Mutual Aid, that pay ment of unemployment benefits was unreasonably delayed, State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone to- day released another statement of far-reaching importance.
 Yesterday MT. Tone announced that Waterbury's unemployed had been paid $552,563 in benefits and that this city ranked second only to Bridgeport in obtaining compen- sation. Incidentally he added rep resentatives of nine states had vis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
CHURCH TRIES TO
 SHUT OUT PASTOR

Hartford, Conn, April 15-(UP)- Trustees of A. M. E. Zion church to- day sought an injunction restraining Rev. J. H. D. Bailey rom serving as pastor of the church.
 The court of comm pleas sched- uled hearing April 20.
 The complaint alleged Rev. Bailey illegally retained church funds, H. legally tried and expelled trustee, and illegally declared vacant several Sunday school offices.
 Trustees alleged Rev. Bailey named a new set of Sunday school officials, with the result two sets of officers now claim positions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
GU. A. Law School
 Revises Curriculum
Rev. Dr. White Also Announces New Requirements for
 Admission-JOins Leading Schools of Nation

school is one of approximately 250 such professional schools in the United States but Dean Whites new program places it among the eight requiring graduation from college for admission to it's course of study leading to the IL. B. degree in law.
 Rev. Dr. White, dean of c. U. As law school, was a recent visitor in Waterbury. He delivered the prin- cipal address at the annual Catholic Action dinner sponsored under the auspcies of Sheridan council, Knights of Columbus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15

The dramatic love affair between a girl convict in a women's peni- tentiary and a young doctor study in;; the psychology of the inmates forms the plot of "Condemned Wo- men," Sally Eilers and Louis Hay ward have the leading roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15

June Johnson, now supporting Ginger Rogers in RKO's "Vivacious Lady," made her first stage appear ance at the age of six weeks, when she was carried before the footlights by her father, Chic Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15

Cold, Raw Tonight
 Boston. April 15-(UP)-Boston continued to bask in summer heat today, but cloudy and cooler wealth CT with possible rain was predicted for tonight and tomorrow.
 The temperature at 10 a. m. was 73 and still rising.
 The "outlook" for Easter Sunday according to the Boston weather bureau, is cold and somewhat raw weather with possible showers.
 Yesterday was the hottest April IA in the 63-year history of the bureau with the temperature reach ing 79. At Niantasket Beach, l2 swimmers sampled the surf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-15
Full Weather Report

Boston, April 15-(uP)-Weather forecast:
 Rhode Is1and-Showers beginning late tonight or Saturday. Cooler Saturday. 7 husetts-Probably showers and cooler Saturday and in north portion tonight.
 nnecticut-Showers beginning late tonight or Saturday. Cooler Saturday,
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
By Donna Grace

WE are told now, and from no less
" an authority than Alfred w. NC
Cam, food expert, that Charm begins
in the kitchen" He says, there is no
longer any question that good health
is the first and most important requisite
of charm.
We always associate the alertness
and vivacity of personal charm with
good health. 1t is what assures the
firm step, sparkling eye, clear softness
of complexion, and the posture and gait
of courage and confidence. There are
innumerable qualities that help to ex-
press this elusive and subtle thing Of
personal attractiveness, and the COM
mon root-sources of all is known as
optimal health, which may be the cul-
nlination of sensible living habits, and
faithful adherence to well-balanced
nutrition.
We know combination of certain
foods is necessary for good health, and
many of the modern diets are judiciously
balanced, whether they are meant for
reducing or putting on weight. Starches
are necessary, but they no longer con-
stitute the great bulk of the diet as
was the case some years ago. We re-
quire minerals, such as iron, calcium,
phosphorus and others. Iron, which is
so necessary for red blood corpuscles, is
known among some food authorities as
natures rouge" 1t brings the youthful
glow of color to the cneeks.
The modern woman Is eager to learn