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The Washington times., 1938-08-09
ROW HOUSING
FOES TO STAGE.
MASS MEETING.
Distribute HandbiIIs
In Arlington

ARL1NG GTON, Va, Aug. 9.
Handbills announcing that all Sec
tions of Arlington county are
threatened" by row houses were
distributed yesterday by the Arling-
ton County Civic Federation.
The bills also announce the mass
meeting, being held by the fedora
tion, at p. m. tomorrow, in the
Lyon Park community house, to
coordinate countrywide opposition
to proposed row-house projects in
Arlington.
The Washington times., 1938-08-09
ACTION DUE

Action on a score of applications
for reZoning to permit erection of
roW-type homes in various sections
of the county may be taken by the
county board at its meeting Satur,
day
Indications today, however, were
that the committee preparing regu,
lations governing the choice of
sites for future row-house projects
will not have completed its work
in time for the board to act on the
applications Saturday.
QUAINT NAMES
While the fight over row houses
neared the boiling point, one coun-
ty official dug into the record to-
day to show that at least four row.
house sections, all dubbed unsavory
names, have been in Arlington al
most since its beginning.
He referred to the sections
called "Porkchop Row" and Soap
sud Row." in RosSlyn; Devils
Pen" on U S. Route l near Virginia
Highlands, and "Buzzard's Roost," !"
in South Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
Deputy Sheriff Frank McCann M Nelv Fight
Charges Filed With County Sheriff SIavin Will Be Withdrawn-New Charges Will Be Lodged
 With County Commissioners

New charges of conduct unbecom- ing an officer will be lodged against Deputy Sheriff Frank McCann, it was learned today. The new charges will be filed with County Commis- sioners Robert Gerrish and Jacob Walter, according to Attorney Thomas F. McGrath. counsel for the complainants, Joseph Libby and Emily Corey of 3 Radcliffe avenue.
 Attorney McGrath said today that the charges which were first filed against McCann with High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin would be with drawn. He said that he would pro- ceed under section 235 of the Gen. eral Statutes which provides that the county commissioners hear com plaints against alleged offending of- ficers and then make recommenda- tions to their superior officers.
 Hearing Cancelled
 High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin said today that hearing on the charges which was scheduled to be held here Monday. September 26, has been cancelled. He said that he is satisfied to allow Attorney McGrath to withdraw the charges filed with him, and transfer the case to the Jurisdiction of the county commits sionerS.
 The charges will be filed with the county commissioners within a few days, and they will then set new
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
Hitler Is Cheered As Greatest Man Today
His Victory in Czech Dispute Puts Him in Line to Make Demands Even of Britain, France-Could
 Force Them to His Terms
By WEBB MILLER (Copyright 1888 by United Press)

dodesberg, Germany, Sept. 2i.-- (UP)-A gay and happy oodesberg awaited Adolf Hitler today, eager to cheer and salute him as he came to receive, from the prime minister of Great Britain, the surrender of the Sudeten area of CzechoSlovakia.
 A propaganda ministry bulletin, announcing that the Czechoslovak government had yielded to c re- ported British French surrender ultimatum, had preceded him.
 A thrill of pride and joy swept through the little town as the news circulated. The fuehrer had won.
 Germans were careful to say that his approval must still be won by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to the dismemberment plan as he and Premier Edouard Daladier of France had imposed 1t on Czecho- slovakia.
 But there was an atmosphere of geniality in German official circles.
 Could Force Britain, France
 There was e feeling, mixed in with this friendly atmosphere, however, that now, if the fuehrer chose, he might be able to force Britain and France to make even more conces- sions.
 It was reported in some quarters that the conference tomorrow would be held on e boat in the Rhine, to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
EIGHT HAVE DIED
 BY AUTO CRASH

Worcester, Mass. Sept, 2l,-(UP). --The truck driver who, investiga- tors believed, was responsible for last weeks bus-tsuck crash ct Charlton died today, increasing the death toll to eight.
 Elias Henry Brown, 52, of Han over died at City hospital of leg fractures and internal injuries,
 Browns helper, Myles Henry, 32 also of Hanover. still was in critical condition, but holding his own. Both his legs were fractured and he suffered face and arm lacera- tons.
 The other seven victims were pas sengers on the bus, which wal bound from New York to Boston.
 Investigators for the state motor vehicle division reported that Browns truck apparently was or the wrong side of the street ai the time of the crash, which oc. cured Sept. i3 on the Springfield. Worcester highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
Ireland Shocks
 British Market

London, Sept. 2I.-UP)- The currency committee of Fire (Ireland) shocked the mar ket today by selling s10,S00, 900 of British securities.
 The securities formed q part of the backing of Fire currency and were replaced by the pur- chase of s9,600,000 In gold, some of which already has been sent to Dublin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
PRISONERS FLEE
 INSHERIFF AUTO

Augusta, Me. Sept. 2i-(UP)-- Three prisoners who escaped from Kennebec County jail in Q deputy sheriff's automobile were believed in hiding today.
 The fugitives elbowed their way past Turnkey William I. Sterling yesterday when he opened Q door connecting the main building with the office. They ran down Q stair way and sped away in Deputy Har- " Pinkhams automobile, parked outside. The car contained re- volver and ammunition.
 Those who escaped were George Andrews, 32, Boston, held for su. perior court on burglary and lar- ceny charges: Herman Moore, 90, winthrop, Me-, held on similar charges, and Howard Murphy. 90 Bo0thhay Earbor, awaiting return to Lincoln County to face drunken driving and larceny charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
STATE FLOODS
 MAY BE WORSE
Dams, Bridges Have Been
 Washed Away River May Rise to 28. Feet

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 21.-(UP) Central and eastern Connecticut communities, including the greater metropolitan area of Hartford, worked feverishly toda. to combat what threatened to become one of the states major flood disasters.
 Forecast of continued heavy rains during the next 48 hours caused weather bureau officials to revise earlier estimates and prophesied a crest of at least 28 feet for the Con- necticut river, or 12 feet above flood stage.
 At 10 a. n., the river was at more than l9 feet, rise of 12 feet in 24 hours. Seven inches of rain had fallen during the same period.
 Besides the Connecticut, the Hockanum, Nachaug, Willimantic and Park rivers were on a rampage.
 The city of Willimantic and town of Stafford Springs were reported by state police as completely isolated" :"
 Evacuations were under way at Willimantic, the lowland residential section of Hartford, Talcvotville and in scattered rural sections in the river regions.
 100 Families Out
 At Rockville more than 100 fam flies were driven out of the west end of the city. Water was five feet deep and cellars and first floors of homes were inundated.
 Desperate efforts were made to sandbag the Snipsic dam, source of the city water supply, and crew
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
NEW HAVEN YOUTH
 MET WITH DEATH

scarsdale, N. F.. September 2i.- (Up) = Lester Chase, 2i, Of 90 Elli- ott street, New Haven, Conn. wal killed and three other persons. in- cluding his brother, were injured late last night fin an automobiis crash on the Hutchinson River Park. way here.
 Sidney Chase, 10, driver of tho Chase car, was reported in serioui condition at White Plains Hospital today where he is being treated foi severe injuries and multiple frac. lures. The accident occurred in the rain.
 The others injured were Harold Kelly, 2o-year-old chauffeur of Port Chester, driver of the second car, and Mrs. Josephine Becker, 80. Of New York. Both are in St. Agnes Hospital. White Plains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
Don t Vote For Me" "Leary Is Elected Despite Fight

Leary polled lleS votes. Francis Cochrane, c : liquor salesman, re- ceiyed 1i00 and James r. Broga1, Jr., q former city candidate, 103b. Two were to be elected.
 Leary found some satisfaction in the fact that he lost his home dis- trict, precinct 5. It was in this pre- cinct that he go tup ct 2 Q. m. Monday, rang neighbors' doorbella and demanded that they vote against him. They did.
 "1 don't think I wcn." Leary told w-ofilcers. There's something wrong somewhere. I'm going to de- mand Q recount"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
ROCKVILLE MAY
 BE WASHED AWAY
200 Men Trying to Save Dam-lf It Goes City
 Is in Danger

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 21-(UP)- Flood waters threatened today to wipe out an entire city of 5000 pop ulation as central and eastern Con- necticut, communities faced one of the greatest disasters in years.
 The worst danger zone was at Rockville where a crew of 200 men worked feverishly to prevent col- lapse of the dam at Lake Snipsic.
 Police Chief Peter Dowgiewicz warned all residents to leave town upon hearing series of sharp blasts on the fire whistle"
 More than 100 families already were homeless and should the dam break and release the city water supply from the lake, which Is two miles wide, the community would be swept away.
 Other sections would be threat ened seriously as its waters poured into swollen brooks and streams which have inundated many sec tions and closed industrial centers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21

storm. WPA projects and other out door projects have suffered damage mounting into the thousands of dol- lars.
 Police Superintendent William j.. Roach was keeping in close personal touch with the situation. It was indicated that families in several sections along the Naugatuck might be ordered to evacuate their homes if the river continued to rise. Mo- tor and street patrolmen in every section of the city were ordered to keep in close touch with police head quarters and give immediate notice of any washouts or threats of iil- undation in their districts. Highways Impossible .s.
 Highways in many parts of the state were impossible and traffic was being rerouted. Several bridges were reported down in eastern Con. necticut. Torrential rains caused tafflc delay in every part of the state, and authorities were strug- gling to cope with the problems raised by the storm.
 The Naugatuck river rose more than two feet since last night and was threatening to climb over its banks at several points. The Mad river was a raging torrent and late this morning had covered railroad tracksc of the New Haven roaG along Mill steet.
 Some Sections Escaped
 The very steadiness of the rain aided somewhat in saving many streets and intersections from be- ing flooded. Intersections such as the one at Riverside and Bank streets and the one at Meadow and Bank streets are usually flooded only af- ter e downpour SO terrific that the sewers cannot handle all the water and kick back.
 It was feared, however, that as the rivers continued to rise, water
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
YOUTHS JIMMY
 OUT OF JAIL BUS

Lawrence, Mass, Sept. 2i-(UP) Two youths, among 2o prisoners being taken to superior court in a bus, jimmied Q rear door and es- capped, still handcuffed, from the vehicle as 1t slowed for traffic near police headquarters today.
 John Kelliher, ls. of Newbury- port, charged with burglary, and Joe seph E. Chiringelli, ie, of Lynn, held on Q morals charge, fled through an alley, police said, and stole a sedan
 Resp6nding to the alarm, Hayer. hill police intercepted the fugitive's car as 1t entered the outlying resi-. dential area of that city, the youths however. leaped from the stolen machine and escaped af0ot,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
Four Others Were Each Fined $9OO, Jail Terms
 of Nine Months PRINCIPALS GIVEN
 HEAVIEST PENALTY All Were Not Disposed of When Judge Simpson
 Took Short Recess

Wholesale fines and jail sentences, ranging from $200 to 1850 and from six months suspendd to seven months in jail were imposed on the 58 men who were ar- raigned in superior court to- day on charges of violating the state lottery and policy laws. Principal fines and jail sentences were imposed on the men who were accused as principals" in the distribution of the lottery tickets.
 Court was in session from 10 a. m. to ! p. m. for the sentencing of the accused who pleaded guilty to the charges yesterday, including total of 250 counts of selling lottery tick cts, writing and taking policy bets, and horse racing.
 At p. rn., when Judge Earnest c. Simpson adjourned the court, several remained to be sentenced, and these will be disposed of when court resumes at 2 D. m.
 Heavily Punished
 Principal fines and jail sentences were imposed on Robert (White) Leventhal, who was sent to jail for seven months and fined $l,350;
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
EUROPE MAKES SURRENDER TO ADOLF HITLER Czechs Pushed to Wall By
 Britain, France Had to Yield Lands
 RUSSIA THUNDERS THEY HAD SOLD OUT Turning Point in History
 of Europe Reached; {; Hit. Ter Dominant Figure
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS Copyright, 1888, by United Presa)

Copyright 1888, by United Press)
 Europe surrendered to Adolf Hitler today the key to Nazi dominance of Central Europe. Government leaders of Czechoslovakia, pushed to the limit by Great Britain and France, agreed subject to parliamentary approval to give Germany the rich Sude. tenland frontier mountains as the price of avoiding sui cidal war.
 Germany - risen from the ashes Of the World War - rejoiced,
 Czechoslovakia shuddered under the danger of army rebellion. France uncertainty watched col. lapse of 20 years work on postwar security alliances.
 Soviet Russia tiiundered that the democracies were selling out to Sabre Rattlers" today only to make certain great war tomorrow.
 Italy backed up the increasingly vigorous demands of Hungary and Poland for further dismemberment of C2echoSlovakia.
 But Great Britain, certain that she is choosing the only alternative for Q war that would destroy Europe, will send Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to the Rhineland town of oodesberg - the Hill of the Qodf - tomorrow to make Hitler the most powerful man in many generationf Of continental war and peace.
 Turning Point In History
 The crisis over the Sudeten ini- nority in Czechoslovakia admittedly is Q turning point in Europe's post. war history. The fate of the sude. tens themselves is incidental. The significance of the conflict lies in its bearing on Hitler's "Drang Nach osten"-the famous march to the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
EX-CONSTABLE
 IS GIVEN FINE

Hartford. Conn.,, September 21.-- (UP) -- Pleading guilty to a charge of accepting Q bribe to "fix" motor vehicles violation case, Carson Gold berg, a former constable, and Robin J. Melrose, both of Rocky Hill, were fined $25 and costs in superior court late yesterday.
 Goldberg resigned as constable and Democratic registrar of voters after his arrest, August 2S.
 Philip Sherwood, another Rocky Hill constable, who was fined Sb0 and given a suspended jail sentence of 30 days at Middletowl on a sim liar charge several weeks ago, was Eearrested and held for superior court arraignment today. He was alleged to have taken @ to forget" speeding charge against Ely " Moore, Chester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
JAMES M. CURLEY
 SURPRISED THEM
Wins Governor Nomina. ton in Mass.-Was Con.
 ceded But Little Hope

Boston, Sept. 2i-(UP)-Former Governor James M. Curley, Demo- crat, and former House Speaker Leverett Saltonstall, Republican, will fight 1t out for governor in the No- vember election.
 In a smashing comeback, the 6S year old Curley easily won the Dem- ocratic gubernatorial nomination in yesterdays primaries in @ four-man field that included both Governor Charles F. Hurley and Lieutenant- Governor Francis D. Kelly. A poor fourth was former U. s. Representa- tive Richard M. Russell.
 So one-sided was the four-man race for the Republican guberna- torial nomination that Saltonstall's $ opponents conceded defeat before 25 per cent of the ballots had been counted. His vote was three times as great as the combined vote of his three rivals, Townsendite Wil- liam H. McMasters of Cambridge, Richard Whitcomb of Springfield and Frederick Butler of Andover, who finished in that order.
 Returns in Part
 Returns from 1,735 of the states l,762 precincts gave:
 For the Democratic gubernatorial nomination Curley, 2o6,874; Hurley, 166,40S; Kelly l00,4e9; Russell,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21

Cambridge, Mass. Sept 2i-tUP) --Irked at his unwanted victory, Thomas (don't- -for-me) Leary today demanded c recount In the contest for ward 9 delegate to the Democratic state convention.
 The 43-year-old police ofiieer, en- tered as a candidate by "enelnies" during his vacation, led the three man field despite his "new de-Leary- us" platform, which included de- inands for increasing the oid-age assistance limit from 0C to iD0 years and for abolishment of all relief projects "so that the men can 60 back to work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
STORM WARNINGS
 WERE SENT OUT

Washington, Sept. 2l-tUP)-The weather bureau ordered storm warnings from Atlantic City to East port, Me-, today as tropical hurri- cane raging off the eastern sea- board moved slowly northeastward.
 The storm, which originally mem aced the Florida east coast, was centered out at sea but the gales along It's edges whipped towns on the eastern seeboard and carried heavy rains. At Cape Hatteras, N. O., gales reached 68 miles an hour and an exceptionally high tide flooded part of the cape's narrow strip of land. Winds of 40-mile velocity blew at Beaufort, N. O., and ct Nags Head, N. o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
JOHN J. O'CONNOR
 LOSES PRIMARY
Defeated By Democrats But Elected By COP;
 One Legged Vet Wins
By EARLE B. STEELE

kOHIVeU kkGbB 6thM CVEEOeVVuUShhtI
 New York, Sept. 2i.-(UP)--Rep. John J. O'Connor, Tammany Demo- crat and chairman of the house rules committee whom President Roosevelt denounced as e traitor to the New Deal, was defeated by the Democrats but nominated by the Republicans in yesterdays primary, returns showed today.
 His Democratic defeat meant that he had lost the rules committee chairmanship. If he is reelected in November he will return to congress as e Republican after 20 years of service to Democratic Tammany Hall, and as e member of the rlinor- ity party he will have to relinquish his important committee job to Q Democrat.
 His defeat was MT. Roosevelt's first victory in the four state prima- ries in which he opposed conserva- tive Democrats. Three senators, Ellison D. Smith, s. o. Willard E. Tydings, Mir, and Walter ?. George, Ca, were renoninated despite his opposition.
 One-Legged Vel. Wins
 James H. Fay, one-legged war veteran endorsed by MT. Roosevelt won the Democratic nomination. o'Connor defeated Allen W. Dulles for the Republican designation. Fay, also was nominated by the Ameri- can Labor party without opposition.
 The Democratic vote complete was: Fay e,3B2 O'Connor T,70o.
 The Republican vote, complete O'Connor 206S; Dulles l,0eo.
 O'Connors boast was that as . Democrat and Republican he had polled about as many votes as both his opponents ii, the 18th assembly or Gas House" district. But he pro- Al... .a a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
Greatest Flood In Conn. Was In 1886

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 21.-- (UP)-The greatest Connecti- cut river flood was in 1936, when the water crested at 37.5 feet and damage throughout the valley was estimated at $10,00O,000. Other Connecticut river disasters, so far as rec ords were kept, were:
 29.S feet In May 1854.
 29.0 feet in November 1927.
 28.7 feet in April 1862.
 27.5 feet in March 1901.
 27.2 feet fin March 1S43.
 26.7 feet in April 1869.
 26.5 feet in March 1896.
 26.4 feet in March 1859.
 26.3 feet in March 1913.
 26.3 feet in January 1S41.
 26.3 feet in october 1869.
 26.2 feet in Teb.- March 1692. 26.0 feet in April 1883.
 26.0 feet in July-Aug. 1863.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
SQUADRON SAILS

London, Sept. 2i--(UP)--The ad- miraity said today that the Medi- terranean squadron had been or dered to sail from lstanbul to hole exercises of Alexandria, Egypt. Well informed sources, however, understood the movement was cun- nected with the Elirnnaan cFlEla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
Seven One-Holf
 Inches Of Rain

The almost unprecedented storm which began Saturday and was still underway today had brought a total of seven and 6 half inches rainfall up to noon, the office of the city engineer reported From noon yesterday to noon today, the total was 3.20 Inches, one of the heaviest rainfalIs in the clty's history.
 Since Sept. 1, Waterbury's total rainfall has been $50 inches, almost all of it in the last Ave days.
 Daily totals of rainfall follow: Saturday-Sunday .. 50 inches Sunday-Monday .,.1.4S inches Monday Tuesday ..2.3S inches Tuesday, Wednesday 3.20 inches
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
Robert LeDenthaL Alias White,
 Alleged Leader Of Lottery Giuen $135O Fine Seuen Months In Jail
Naugatuck RiUer Has
 Gone Beyond Bounds
City Streets, Buildings-very Heavily-Some
 .- .Districts Have Escaped Damage ~..

Swelled by five days of almost lncessant rain the Naugatuck rver Mad river and lesser streams in the heavy damage With their waters rising by the hour the rivers threatened still further havoc later today and to-
 predicted Emergency crews of the street department struggled all morning to repair damage caused by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. et (UP)--uov. erpmont expenses and receipts foI the current fiscal year through Sept 18th, compared with year ago:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
The Weather

Heavy Rain Tonight; Fair for Thursday Fun Weather Report Page 3
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Evening star., 1938-07-10

posed to the New Deal. Mr. Webb is
friend Of Senator Tydings. who is
banned by the New Dealers for re-
nomination.
1t was urged here yesterday that
an attempt by the President to con-
troll the choice of the Senators In a
State is entirely out Of line with the
very structure of the Senate and its
peculiar functions. The plan and OBJ
ject Of the Senate in the Constitution
is to make each State itself constitu-
ent element and factor in the Federal
Government. II the President now
has his way, this object is entirely dis
regarded, it was said.
Leaving No Stones Unturned.
The publication here yesterday of a
letter written by the President to Sem
ator Logan Of Kentucky under date
Of February /, charging Gov. Chandler
wanted the President to "trafic in
judicial appointments" was regarded
as evidence that the administration, If
not worried about the possibility OF
defeat for Senator Barley, is leaving
no stone unturned to give him victory.
Such a letter would never have been
made public, 1t was insisted, If the
administration did not feel it must
bring every possible weapon to bear
to rout Gov. Chandler.
The letter was given out at Senator
Logans office. although the Senator
himself was reported to be in New
York. Gov. Chandler, according to
the letter. had wanted the President
to appoint Senator Logan to a judicial
ofnce so Gov. Chandler could seek the
Senate seat now held by Mr.. Logan.
He would, In that event. not have been
compelled to make the race against
Senator Barkley.