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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
AMBASSADOR OF
 ITALY IN BOSTON
200 At Breakfast

Cambridge Mass, May 9-(UP)- Fulvio De Suvich, Italian ambassa- dor to the United States, visited Harvard University today.
 The ambassador. here on his first New England trip since he arrived in America two years ago, was greet ed by President James Bryant Con- ant of Harvard, who escorted him on a tour of Widener library.
 Previously, De Suvich had heart fly endorsed plans for a gigantic loan exposition of Italian art to be held in Boston next year as means of promoting 8 better understand ing between the two countries.
 "It Is the duty of Italians and Italian Americans to. foster better understandings and more perfect relationships" De Suvich said after Director George H. Edgell of the Museum of Fine Arts revealed that the exhibition sponsored by the Ital- ian government would include many of the great masterpieces, sculptur- ing and ceramics. At a mass meet ing of some 10000 Italians, the am- bassador declared that world safety hinges upon continued happy rela- tions between the two nations. We must have peace, but first there must be understanding to foster more perfect relationships. We should be good American citizens, but we should never forget what Mussolini has done for our native land"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
POLITICAL FOE
 |OF MAYOR HAGUE
James F. Burkitt Still in Prison for Using Ob-
 scene Epithets

Jersey City, N. J. May 9-(UP)-- Attorney Samuel Rothbard will apply in federal court at Newark today for a writ of habeas corpus to release James F. Burkitt, political foe of Mayor Frank Hague, in prison on charges of using obscene language in an anti-Hague speech. Rothbard said he was refused admission to the county penitentiary to see Burk- it yesterday and that it was "the final outrageous incident in the de- nial of civil liberties in the Burkitt case". Burkitt's wife, who saw her husband yesterday reported that he had gone on hunger strike because of ill treatment. He had been trans ferred to the rock pile.
 Has Not Eaten
 "He had not eaten in 48 hours and he told me he would not eat again until he got out, even if it is in a wooden box," Mrs. Burkitt said. Hague was noncommittal on events Saturday night at Journal Square, where 50,000 of his followers massed to prevent two congressman from making speeches in which they had intended to denounce Hague as dictator. Reps. Jerry O'Connell, D., Mont, and John T. Bernard, ELL, Minn., canceled their plans for speaking at a conference in New York with officials of the Interna- tional Labor Defense who were to have sponsored their test of free speech here. The congressman re- turned to Washington saying they would invade" Jersey City within the next two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
Priest, Survivor |Of Red Murders, Speaks Tonight

Very Rev. Jose Maria Isasi, pro- vincial of the Carmelite Fathers in Catalona, Spain, will give a free lecture tonight at St. Joseph's Cathedral Community House in Hartford. The venerable priest was an eyewitness to many bru- talities at the start of the present conflict, and himself, barely es- capped slaughter by the Reds. Father Jose Maria is stationed at the present time at the Carmelite House in Washington, D. c.
 While stationed at Barcelona at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War he had with him in the house where he was superior over twen- five priests. Of this number twenty were murdered by the Reds. He is giving at the present time a course of sermons in Eng fish Sunday nights at the Paulist church in New York. The Cath olic Transcript states: "he dis cusses the issues of the Civil War dispassionately. Despite the fact that he has witnessed no end of horrors he is objective and strict ly truthful" In presenting this lecture the Transcript states that it is done as service to truth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
O'Donnell Honored
 By Young Democrats
President of Waterbury Club Elected State VicePresi
 dent at New Haven Convention Saturday

widely in their support of the new deal.
 Assistant United States Attorney General Joseph B. Keenan hailed President Roosevelt as the savior ot the capitalistic system, saying that he has vindicated the democratic processes of America. Opponents of the new deal, he said, consider DO liticaI liberty one thing and economic liberty another"
 Future Success
 He attributed delay of economic recovery of the country to "the at titude of powerful coterie possess ing great wealth who cannot see that the game is up and that the sensible thing to do is to acquiesce to the popular will" The assistant attorney general described his chief, Attorney General Homer s. Cum mings of Connecticut, as "Connecti- cuts most distinguished son."
 Governor Cross recommended that the Young Democrats bring its membership to double present strength, or to 28,0O0, before the campaign, saying that the future of the party rests with the organ ization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
MRS. JOYCE HAS
 SURRENDERED
Greenwich Woman in Mers ritt Case Appears With
 Her Attorney

Bridgeport, Conn, May 9-(UP)- Accompanied by counsel, Mrs. Nellie M. Joyce, Greenwich, surrendered today at the county courthouse where a week ago she was indicted on charge of conspiring to defraud the state in the Merritt Parkway land deals.
 She posted a 5000 bond for re- lease until she will be tried with eight others in superior court next month.
 Mrs, Joyce arrived here Sunday from Miami, Fla, and conferred briefly with her counsel, Abraham Weissman, New Haven.
 Her former husband, L. Walter Lissberger, Norwalk millionaire. also was scheduled to submit to arrest on a bench warrant accusing him of common law conspiracy to defraud the state.
 R. Dewitt Phillips, New York real estate broker, has not yet been To- cated by investigators. He was linked with Mrs. Joyce and several otheros in transactions in which the state charged 1t was agreed to split commissions in land sales to the state highway department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
State Master

OsdsC INdSVCI
 mately 300 members of the society attended the breakfast, after having first received communion in body at the 7:30 o'clock mass. Headed by President Edward Goggins and Banner bearer Dennis J. Tehan, the group presented an inspiring sight as they ascended to the altar to re- ceive the holy sacrament-aS offer ing to the memory of their mothers living and deceased.
 Unselfishness
 Attorney William J. Mulligan of Hartford, past state deputy and master of the fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus, speaking un- der the text, Service and Unselflsh- ness," criticized the distribution of pamphlets and literature which he claimed were direct attacks on Catholicity. With regard to the progress of the faith in this country he pointed out that in 1776 the ra- tion of Catholics in America was one out of every "A. He said that at the present time the ratio is one out of six. With a regard to the in ternational aspects of the issue he commented: Any country cannot exist when religion is forgotten. This country will be preserved by the religious spirit of the Catholic people," He voiced the opinion that this country is 1000 times better off than any other," in spite of the recession.
 Rev. James Wilson of St. Aeden's parish, New Haven, who was the other speaker, spoke on Truth, Honesty and Sincerity" Father Wilson predicted that the "isms" will fade because of the lack of truth in them"
 ITO the individual they (com- munism, etc. can do no harm," said Father Wilson, If he retains his love for truth" Father Wilson in- jected wit and humor into the seri- ousness of his theme by relating several anecdotes to bear out his convictions. He congratulated the society for its turnout which he termed "a public demonstration of faith" In connection with this, however, he said Faith is public and should be public"
 ScaddeN Postmaster
 Thomas Scadden. grand knight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09

This was denied by Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion, who said only a few minutes elapsed between the time the alarm was received at head quarters and firemen were at the scene. Deputy Campion said that he sped to the fire in his car, and with almost no traffic on the road, was at Capitol avenue within few minutes. When he arrived, he said, Engine 5 from the East Main street bungalow station was already battling the blaze, and f1remen of the engine company from the East Main Orange street station were laying down a hose line. Two other com panies arrived a moment later, he said.
 Call Intercepted
 Motor Patrolman Joseph Mo- Carthy said he was in Fairlawn when the alarm was announced over the radio. He drove to Capitol ave- nue at high speed, he said, but firemen were already there.
 The alarm was received by tele- phone at 6:26 a. m. The fire did great damage, but the American was incorrect stating that fire destroyed the home ." The blaze was confined to the cellar and first floor, and the stairway to the sec ond floor. The fire did not reach the second floor.
 Boiler Exploded
 The fire started when an oil burner attached to a hot-watcr boiler exploded. The oil aided the spread of the flames, and the heat of the fire was so intense that a gas meter was burned away. Heavy beams in the cellar were almost burned through.
 Motor Patrolman Mccarthy said that when he reached the scene he thought the entire house was doomed. The firemen, he said, did an excellent job in halting the blaze and preventing even more serious damage. Engine Company No. 5 first on the scene was in charge of Lieutenant James Mccoy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
LOCUST ST. MAN
 TOSERYE 57 DAYS

Michael Simonevich, 43, of 129 Locust street, was given 8 jail sen- tence aggregating 57 days when ar raigned before Judge Edward Mas colo in city court this morning. Charged with intoxication and breach of the peace, he was fined $1O and costs on each count. In ad- dition, the court revoked the sus- pension of 20-day jail sentence given him some months ago.
 Unable to pay the fine and costs, Simonevich must serve out 37 days, plus the 20 days sentence which had been suspended. He was arrested on complaint of his wife after series of disturbances at home.
 John Nolan, 31, charged with breach of the peace, received sus- pended sentence.
 Albert Wells, AZ, of 29 New Haven avenue, charged with breach of the peace, received a nolle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
Pamphlet Campaign
 Scored By Mulligan
K. of C. Leader Assails AntCatholic Propaganda in
 AmeriCa-Hundreds Attend Communion Breakfast
WASHINGTON HILL

of Sheridan council, K. of C., and past president of the society, was toastmaster. Other speakers includ- ed Rev.Dayid M. O'Keefe, chaplain of the society; Edward Goggins, president, and Martin J. Tehan, chairman of the arrangements com- mittee. The breakfast was served by group of women of the parish. Music was by Mrs. Robert Birt'S string ensemble.
 MT. Tehan announced that a meeting of the committee would be held this week for the purpose of making final reports.
 Browning Ceremonies
 Rehearsals for the annual cere- monies of the crowning of the Blessed Virgin by the Children of Mary sodality of St. Francis Xavier's church will be held tonight and Friday night. The date of the crowning has been set at May p. Miss Betty Sullivan, president of the sodality, will crown the statue. Rev. Vincent P. Fitzmaurice, a native Of this city, will deliver sermon at the exercises.
 Holy Communion
 Children preparing to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time next Sunday will meet at the church every day this week at 3.d5 n m The cIacc thic vaar i,, cludes more than 100 children.
 Gents to Meet
 The Gents of the Hill will meet tomorrow night at g o'clock in the Washington park Community house. Matters of importance to the or ganization will be discussed and plans will be made for a program to be followed during the coming summer months. Tomorrow's meet ing will be the first in more than six weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
UNICOS TO DINE
 AT WAVERLY INN
Dance and Entertainment Planned Tomorrow; Paul
 PuzzO Is Chairman

A dinner dance will be held at Waverly Inn tomorrow night under the sponsorship of the Unico Club of Waterbury. An entertainment program will be enjoyed during the dinner.
 The ticket committee reports that there has been a great demand for reservations and large crowd is expected to attend the affair.
 The entertainment committee for the dinner dance consists of Paul Puzzo, chairman; Nicholas A. Maio- rano, William Gerardi, Joseph Lucia, Attorney Frederick w. Pa- lomba, Ralph Davino, Attorney Pasquale DeCicco, Fred Romaniello, Quirino Santoro and Amodeo Pelosi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
CLOTHING UNION
 STILL HOPEFUL

Atlantic City, N. J., May 9-(U.P) Sidney Hillman, president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America which opened its biennial convention today, said his union still hoped for reunion of the Con- mittee for Industrial Organization and the American Federation of La- bor.
 Hillman's group, one of the 10 or iginal c. I. O. unions, claiming a membership of 100000, issued an ex- ecutive board report in advance of the convention demanding wages and hours legislation and "independ- ent and progressive labor action in politics."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
Vice-PreSident

tlcc-freSluent
 Benton, Norwalk; secretary, Joseph F. Loughman, Killingly; national committeewoman, Eleanor Allen, New London; executive board chair man, Vincent Dennis, Hartford.
 The sixth annual convention brought forth many resolutions, fol- lowing unanimous approval by the convention of support of the program of President Roosevelt and criticism of Old Deal Democrats for repudiation of the presidents policies and alignment that their votes against Roosevelt measures would not be forgotten by the young group of the Democratic party. Loyal Friends"
 Assurance was given by Governor Wilbur L. Cross at the banquet that President Roosevelt and I are good and loyal friends" that the objec- tives of the president are those needed by the United States and, Il have been loyal to the president and shall always remain loyal"
 Among the resolutions adopted were included one calling for in- stitution of the direct primary sys- tenn rather than nominating con- ventions in Connecticut: @ savings bank insurance system; an investi- gation of privately-owned public utilities; further reorganization Of the state government Buried in committee were resolutions of cen- sure for both senators and anti-new dealers in congress.
 Boosts LOnergan
 In this connection, National Com- mitteeman David E. FitzGerald told the assemblage that National Chair man James A. Farley expected Con- necticut to return this November "our United States senator" mean ing Augustine Lonergan. who is a member of the conservative block. and "our congressman" who vary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
Contested Charges Lengthen Session of
ShoUels, Chickens
 Reported Stolen

Eight wOrkmen on the WPA project at Baldwin street and Pearl Lake road were without shovels today. The shovels were taken yesterday from 3 toolbox at the project.
 The theft was reported to po- lice, and Detective-Lieutenant William Pollard investigated.
 While the shovel el-thieves ap- parently wanted to work, some other thieves wanted to eat. They broke into Mrs. Sossin's restaurant, 165 South Main street yesterday and took 8 quantity of foodstuffs. The loot included six roast chickens, several dozen eggs, and consid- erable canned goods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
Severe Punishment Meted Out By Judge
 On Serious Charges
Collision Led to Arrest of Youthful Operator on Three Complaints Ordered Held for Superior Court
 for Taking Machine Without Permission

road, $10; Joseph Bernardo, g, of 71 Charles street, failure to grant the right of way ,$5; Roman s. Pietr- zak, 19, of 1 Simons avenue, rules of the road, $10; Henry Iacovello, IS, of 66 Ross street, defective brakes, $10, no license, $5, and rules of the road, $10; Walter Northrop, 61, of 91 East Farm street, rules of the road, $15..
 Louis Kaplan, A, of 43 Sheldon street, charged with violating the rules of the road, received a nolle without payment. He was arrested several weeks ago after his car struck a police automobile driven by Motor Patrolman Joseph Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09

order as national body, as we'll as state officers from the New England states, New York and New Jersey, will be present.
 Sheridan Council, Waterbury, will be represented in the class of candidates.
 The Fourth Degree section of the Knights of Columbus is purely patriotic in it's scope and it's teachings. Officials from Connecticut will have charge of the Degree under Master Will liam J. Mulligan of Hartford and the closing date for receiv- ing applications is May 18th.
 The degree will be followed by a banquet at Hubbard Heights golf club, Stamford, and the principal speaker will be National Commentator John B. Kennedy of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09

Francis c. O'Donnell, president of the Waterbury Young Democratic Club, was elected second vice-pres- ident of the Young Democratic Clubs of Connecticut, as the tWo-day convention of the Young Democrats wound up a constructive session at New Haven Saturday night. He re- places James Carton, of New Haven, and joins Cornelius E. Nicholson of South Windsor, reelected president of the clubs, and John Chiota of Bridgeport, reelected first vice. president, at the head of the organ ization's official family.
 Other Officers
 Other officers elected were: Third vice-president, Marion Mullens. Stafford Springs; treasurer, Robert
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09

In no uncertain terms, two force full speakers launched attacks on the various "isms" and other or ganizations which are seeking to undermine Catholic faith, at the fourth annual Mothers day con- munion breakfast of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society in Xaverian hall yesterday. Approxi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
NO FEAR OF POLICE

Springfield, Mass, May 9-(UP)-- Three bandits Id up a policeman's son at filling station early today, stole $40 and escaped in an auto- mobile bearing Connecticut mark CTS. The attendant, Warren L. Si- mons, son of Patrolman Charles Si- mons, gave police description Of the three bandits, one of whom car ried a pistol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
FRIEND OF MACK DIES

Fitchburg, Mass, May 9-(UP)-. Dr. Francis M. McMllrray, 65, pres- ident of the staff of physicians at Burbank hospital and close friend of Manager Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics. died yester- day. He formerly was a reporter for the F'itchburg Mail and the Fitchburg sentinel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
Knights To Hear
 John B. Kennedy

On Sunday, May 18th, at the state armOry in the city of Stamford the Knight of Co., |,umbus of the Fourth Degree
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
Criticism Of Bremen
 Declared Unjustified
Testimony of Officers Indicates Prompt Response
 Saved Home; Motor PatrOlman Verifes Statements

Criticism of the fire department for it's delay" in reaching the home of John Blake 36 Capitol avenue after an oil burner explosion had started fire Saturday morning is not justified according to authorities The Waterbury American on Saturday said that neighbos agreed that it took fremen IS minutes to reach the scene
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09

section will a s s e m b le W h c n the highest de-
 gree in the order will be c o II f CT red upon a class or l5V can d i d a { e s , coming from
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
KOZAK ARRESTED

John Kozak, 26, of s5 Bull avenue, Wallingford, was arrested at 5 o'clock this morning by Motor Pa- trolmen James Wagner and Thomas Phelan. He is charged with reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
MAINE SEABOARD
 TOWN IN RUINS

Addison, Me. May 9.-(UP)-Most of the business section of this tiny Atlantic Seaboard town was in ruins today after a $125,000 fire.
 Seven of the largest buildings were destroyed and two others dam aged during the blaze early yes- terday. A barber was cut by glass as he attempted to save implements from his shop and five others, in- cluding two-year-old boy and a 70-year-old blind man, were rescued.
 The fire was fought by Cherry field and Jonesport f1remen, state forestry workers and volunteer bucket brigades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
BRUSH FIRE

A minor brush fire resulted in the only fire alarm up to early this af- ternoon. The blaze was on property of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, off Beech street. Engine answered the alarm at 1918 and was out only 10 min- uteS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
Full Weather Report

Connecticut - M stIy cloudy, probably light showers tonight and Tuesday. Not much change in temperature.
 Rhode Island--M ostly cloudy. Probably light showers in north portion tonight and Tuesday. Not much change in temperature.
 Massachusetts M s t y cloudy. north portions tonight and Tuesday. Probably light showers in west and Not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09
COMMUNITY CLUB
 MAKES REQUESTS
Members to Ask City for Use of Duggan School
 Swimming Pool
BROOKLYN

The Brooklyn Community club, at a meeting of the board of direc- tors Saturday night, suggested to ask the city to open the Duggan school swimming pool to the public and to continue to use the school yards for a playground.
 James Galullo, publicity chair man, stated today that plans were discussed at this gathering for hold ing monthly meetings as soon as a suitable place can be secured. At the first regular meeting presi- dent will be elected to replace Jo- seph Martino, now working and re- siding in Washington, D. c. 200 At Breakfast Attorney Michael A. Ciano was guest speaker at the Mothers day communion breakfast of the young people of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel yesterday morn- ing in the parish hall. Two hun- dred members of the Children of Mary sodality and Holy Name so- ciety, and their guests, attended. Other speakers were Rev. Patrick w. Flynn, pastor; Ambrose Maggi, chairman of the arrangements com mittee, and Anna Rainone, presi- dent of the Children of Mary. John Sevino filled the role of toastmaster.
 Three Plays Enacted
 The Knights of Lithuania, St. Jo- seph's Holy Name, Lithuanian Catholic Students, Children of Mary and St. Joseph's choirs at tended the 14th annual Mothers day communion breakfast yesterday morning in St. Joseph's hall. English and Lithuanian addresses were delivered by Rev. A. Edward Gradeck, Vincent Klimas, Hedwiga Stulginskas, Professor Alexander Aleksis and Mary Alubauskas. John Raugalis was toastmaster.
 Members of the Holy Name society of St. Patrick's church enjoyed their annual communion breakfast yester- | day at the Lyceum. The breakfast followed the o'clock fass, at which members of the society received Holy Communion.
 Rev. John Brady, M. S., was the principal speaker at the breakfast. He related some of his experiences in the missionary field at Madagas- car, where he spent several years. Henry Donovan was chairman of the committee in charge of arrange ments for the breakfast.
 Also at the 8 o'clock mass at the church, First Communion was re- ceived by a large class of boys and girls.
 A procession in honor of the Blessed Sacrament was held at Il o'clock mass, as the annual Forty Hours devotion was brought to a close. Members of the First Com munion class marched in the pro- cession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09

The 1883 monsoon uncovered a fishing village near Bombay, India. that had been swallowed up by the sea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09

Shortly after barrage gunre shattered tranquility Peneld snung the lives of William Joe Earywine exonvt bandit who took part in the battle pictured at left above chianed windmill the At the right handufed cufed chair in the Danvl Ill., station Seler arrested with her husband Authorities rural retreat him hodup believe suspects and four recently captured Indiana pentenary
 planned to unite in a midwest ring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-09

The fat-tailed sheep of Africa stores up reserve fat in its tail.