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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
TWO SELLERS OF
 LIQUOR ARRESTED
Both Charged With Selling Before HOurs-First
 Case of Its Kind

Lieut.. Patrick Moylan of the vice squad and Chief Inspector Simeon Nichols of the state liquor commis. sion this morning arrested two West Main street liquor permittees for selling before hours. The arrests were the first of their kind since the repeal of prohibition. Arrested were James Mahailoff, 22, of ga Robbins street, and Benny Brown 48, of POT Plaza avenue. Police said that Milhailoff operates an estab- lishment at 459 West Main street, and Brown has @ permit at 489 West Main street. In each case Lieut.. Moylan said evidence of sale before legal hours was found. En- trance into each place, he said, was made through Q rear door, unlocked.
 Arraigned in city court less than an hour after their arrest, Mihail- of and Brown received continuances of one week from Judge Theobald E. Conway. Under the state liquor laws, no permittee can sell drinks before 10 a. m. daylight saving time, or Q. m. standard time. Arrests have been made here in recent years for Sunday sales, but today's were the first alleged sale before open- ing hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
United States Cruiser Is
 Ordered From, Portland

London, Sept. IA - tUP) - The United States Cruiser Nashville sailed suddenly from Portland to- day for Gravesend, on the Thames below London, on orders reported to have come direct from the navy department at Washington. Officers and men of the Nashville were guests at Q special fete of the City of Weymouth in their honor last night. They returned to the Nash vile at midnight and 1t was re- ported that all shore leave had been cancelled.
 This morning the ship steamed suddenly out of Portland harbor The naval attache of the American embassy said that the sailing order came direct from Washington and that he did not know the reason for it. The Nashville had been scheduled to remain at Portland until Saturday. Before 1t arrived there Monday it was due to leave for the United States September a, But after its arrival it waa snid that 't would zsNAip sl Portland flor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
BRITISH ADVISE
 PUBLIC TODAY

London, Sept. i4-(uP)--The air ministery advised the public today that airplaneS cooperating with the army would fly over London and parts of Hampshire, Nottingham shire and Derbyshire between Sept. i6 and 30, "and will not always ex- hibit navigation lights"
 It was explained that the planes would be used in night flying.
 The air ministry said there would be balloon flying on the Suffolk coast thus fronting the path of possible invading airplanes.
 Planes flying over London, the air ministry said, would fly not low or than 4,000 feet. Over other areas they will fly not lower than 5000 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Epitome or Democratic
 Platform As Presented

Regulation of industry to protect investors, employees and consumers against unregulated monopolies.
 Establishment of regional mar ket for the sale of agricultural products.
 Extension of rural electrification facilities for farmers.
 A iiberalized standard for relief and old.ago assistance,
 Effective coordination of state services for the mentally II, defec- tlves and epileptics.
 Strict regulation of public utility holding and operating companies. Annual audit of accounts Of politi- sal subdivisoins. Creation of district courts to re- place town and city courts.
 Extension of the juvenile court syatefla.
 Passage Of lseislation requiring { | two~thiEd'S majority ln the genera aesembly 70 override \ etVeFneF'' ##N#t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
ITALY, JAPAN IN
 WAR OPINIONS
Former Thinks Sudetens Are Right-Japan May
 Give Germany Aid

Rome, September IA. - (UP) - The Italian government, in an opin- aon apparently written by Premier Mussolini, announced today that the separation of the Sudeten territory from Czechoslovakia was the only means of preventing war, but left unanswered the question of whether Italy would go to Germany's aid il war developed.
 The announcement was made as a communique in Informazione Di- plomatica, a semi-official organ ci the diplomatic department which t used to give ultra official sanction to a government opinion and at the same time make 1t "unofficial".
 It said that the Sudetens should be given the right to decide whether they wanted to separate from Prague, and although 1t failed tc mention the subject of annexation to Germany, that development would be obvious.
 Only Solution
 The government was represented as feling that as result of Cham cell0W Adolf Hitler's Nuremberg speech, 1t was too late to obtain Q peaceful settlement of the minority problem on thin basis, and that therefore, Hitler's demand for "self- determination" was the only solution that would preserve peace.
 Diplomatic observers saw in the communique Q keen desire of Mus solini to see the crisis liquidated
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

Eastern Point, Sept. i4.--Objec- tons to the five minute restriction on nomination speeches, charges of "bossism" against leaders of the Democratic party, and tacit refer ence to grand jury investigations and their results threw the Demo- cratic State Convention into a fu- rore today. Until 1 o'clock the convention was stalemated the only accomplishment of any import ance being the passage of A reso. luton calling for the observance of customary convention< rules, with the exception of five minutes speech restriction.
 Kopplemann starts
 Rep. Herman Kopplemann started the fireworks when he disregarded the usual five minute law and spoke for 50 minutes, in what amounted to his own nomination soundoff.
 Attorney Thomas r. McDonough of New Britain, avowed candidate for U. 6. senator, spoke for 20 fnin- utes against "bossism" in the party, and was accorded tremendous ova- ton. Former Mayor Edward Moran of Norwalk moved for the establish- ment of the five minutes limit, and when the question was put to Q vote after McDonough's triade, it was downed decisively.
 Grand Jury Echoes
 Briefi McMahon, assistant to At. torney General Homer 6. Cummings sounded the first word of grand jury probings in the convention when he presented the platform, providing that the convention should be pledged not to accept as a candidate any persons who had been found guilty of derelict of duty by due process of law"
 It is expected that Thomas Hewes will be put Up for the nomination for lieutenant governor by National Committeeman David FitzGerald, with II. Lane Osle of Woodbridge, seconding the motion.
 Anybody's Fight
 The sentiment here is that it is still anybody's fight for the nomina- ton.
 The convention hall is packed to the very exits and presents . very colorful picture, what with the flag bedecked platform of officials, over which hangs c picture of President Roosevelt.
 State police were forced to eject 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
WORLD MARKETS
 ARE AFFECTED
Flight to Gold Caused By War Scare That Hits
 Europe
tBy United Press)

War fears dominated world mar ketS today. The flight to the dol- lar and to gold continued. Prices were depressed in various security markets, while war commodities ad- vaneed. Here is summary of de- velopments:
 Gold in London made new high since May 1, 1885, at IA shillineS II pence, up { pence from yesterday and only one penny below the 1885 high. Lack of adequate shipping prevented private interests from talk ing the metal for movement to New York.
 Pound Sterling made 0 new three year low in exchange dealings but the decline was moderate, refiecting operation o fthe giant British con- trol fund. The support brought Q late rally into the rate.
 Wheat at Liverpool scared 4i-a to 73-4 cents an American bushel at the opening. At Buenos Aires grain priceh were strong.
 Cotton futures met strong demand at Liverpool.
 Copper metal was steady on the London metal exchange.
 London stocks opened weak with the premier government Issues down sharply and steadied around noon.
 The Paris Bourse opened weak and later rallied. The Bank of France set the gold price at 4i,bo6 francs per kilo, a new high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Joe Francis Is Guilty
 GiUen Leniency
Passed Both Red, Amber Lights Before Arrest-AlsC Used Some Vile Language Testified Officers;
 Francis His Own Lawyer

In the role of counsellor and de- fendant on a charge of passing a red light, Joe Francis, local automobile junk dealer and self-styled victim of police persecution today sue. ceeded in convincing Judge Miles F McNiff in common pleas court that he was guilty of passing not only 6 red light-but an amber one as well He pleaded not guilty to the charge when arraigned yesterday, however
 Upon recommendation of Prose. cutting Attorney William J. Larkin Judge McNiff imposed no sentence on Francis, who was arrested July il at Q o'clock by patroln1an Joseph Cavanaugh, on duty at Exchange place.
 Consideration of Court
 The court showed consideration for Francis when Prosecutor LarkiS described the inconveniences of tht night of July ii. which Francis spent in the local jail, after he wa arrested on the red light charge and an additional count of breach of the peace.
 "The whole trouble was not that ] passed the light" exclaimed Francis ''only that my name iS Joe Francis He appeared in the court of com mon pleas on an appeal from e city court conviction of the charge. Al. ter the city court conviction he wal fined $l0 and costs.
 officer Supproted
 Patrolman Cavanaugh was backed up by three witnesses in his charge against Francis. Patrolman Pau Moynihan, Q brother officer; 0 Russell sunipf, c reporter: and Johr Reilly of River street, Q former cal driver, testified that Francis wen, through the intersection while tht light was against him.
 Parolman Cavanaugh, who only today was notified that he will bl promoted to the vice squad com. mencing Thursday, testified tha' Francis went through the red ligh In Exchange place, and then became offensive when he accosted him witl the charge.
 Long Way Up Street
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

Eastern Point, Conn, Sept. l4-- (uP)-The Democratic state con- vention received . platform today which featured the calling of | constitutional convention in Janu- ary, io40, and every ten years there- after, to consider necessary revisious of the state constitution.
 The party, however, did not com init itself to endorsement of the direct primary system to replace the convention system of nominating candidates for ofiice. and proposed creation of Q commission to study the recommendation.
 Other blanks included:
 Resisting and combating of po- litical, economic or social disCrim- ination because of race, creed cE color,
 Unremitting renunciation Of pub lic ofacials convicted of dishonefts in ofiice.
 1 statutory regulation Of the in. suarce Of iniunctIons in labor dip' \ HfkRt1 s f a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
RADIO EXPERT IS
 ELECTROCUTED

Vernon, Conn, Sept, 14,-(UP)- Amateur radio and television lost one of its outstanding experiment. CTS today with the death of Ross A. Hull, 36, who was electrocuted last night as he was arranging a tele- vision display for dinner guests. Hull, who made many valuable con- tributions in the ultra-short wave field and has astonishing successes in television range, came in con- tact with a terminal of a radio transformer, which sent 5000 volts through his body. Dr. Douglas J. Roberts, Hartford, one of his guests, applied artificial respiration until an inhalator could be obtained from Manchester. but apparently death was almost instantaneous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
MORE VICTIMS OF
 CRASH, VERY BAD

Charlton, Mass. Sept. i4--(UP)-- Four victims of the bus-truck col- 'lision that killed seven persons ear- ly yesterday fought for life today as a quardruple investigation con- tinued.
 The quartet, including drivers of both vehicles, were given 60-60 chance to survive by hospital at. taches. They are Henry Brown, 62, Hanover, the truck driver; MyleE Henry, S2, Hanover. his helper; Theron Dustin, 27, Melrose, the bus driver, and Alex Cohen, 33, Bronx N. Y., Q bus passenger.
 Nine other bus passengers alsC were injured in the collision, but none was In serious condition, The last of the dead was identi. lied yesterday as Mrs. Donlinicki Piselli, 4b, Newton mother of eighl children She was returning by bul from Philadelphia, where she has attended felntives funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
FRANCE MAKING
 PREPARATIONS
War Time Financial Bills Are Drafted-Precau-
 tiOns Are All Ready
BY HAROLD ETTLINGER United Press Staff Correspondent

Paris, Sept. 14-(UP)-The gov- ernment drafted today time financial bills designed to grant 1t the necessary powers to deal quickly with mobilization and defense If an emergency arises.
 The bills would be presented to a special session of Parliament. They would provide the government with plenary power to raise loans, levy taxes, and utilize the gold reserves of the Bank of France.
 Paul Marchandeau, finance minis ter, presented drafts of the bills to Premier Edouard Daladier this morning.
 Other Precautions
 Enactment of the plenary powers bills will complete the other precau- tions already undertaken, namely, the calling up of reservists, defense measures including the distribution of sand to all apartment buildings, which begins tomorrow; and the mobilization of the country's eco- homie and industrial resources un- der a special law promulgated last July IS which is being implemented in series of decrees.
 The Minister of National Econo- mics, Raymond Cienotre, said that with those precautions France will
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

some time" The United States Cruiser Honolulu is due at Crave send Saturday.
 Orders of Navy
 Washington, Sept. IA (UP) - Navy department official revealed today that the cruiser Nashville, which left Portland harbor in Eng land ahead of schedule today had done so on orders of the chief of naval operations here. The navy said he ordered the Nashville, now on her regular shakedown cruise to proceed to Gravesend to meet the cruiser Honolulu there Sept. 22.
 Officials refused to discuss the possibility that the cruisers might be standing by to remove American nationals in event Europe is plung- ed into e war. It was believed. pos- sible that when the two vessels reach Gravesend. they will receive further orders depending upon the European situation. Many circles here. however, have refused to at tach any special significance to the presence ok the two cruisers il British WalEXH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

in the Schwaderbach incident, is- suing an ultimatum to 1000 Sude- ten Germans who besieged local gendarmerie in their headquarters inn the center of the village.
 Troops surrounded the town and the attackers were ordered to sur- render their arms by a spicified time or be routed by tear gas. They surrendered. The authorities did not wish to use rifles for fear shots would fly into Germany.
 Trouble Averted
 Authorities here considered the prompt military action averted what might have been one of the gravest in the series of outbreaks in which 21 have been killed and many wounded since Fuehrer Adolf Hitler's Nuremberg speech Mon- day night.
 The government, meanwhile, en- tertained hope that negotiations with the Gudetens, which had been form ally declared off by the Sudetens, might be resumed.
 Word was received from Eger that Ernst Kundt, chief Sudeten nego- tiator, had left with Gustav Peters, alse a negotiator, for the capital to talk with the government.
 It was understood the purpose of the visit was primarily to discuss with the government the Sudeten demand for withdrawal of martial law and the Czech police. They
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
SUDETENS, CZECHS BATTLE

Eger Czechoslovaka -UP)-Two thousand sudetens hundreds of Czech soldiers and gendarme engaged in battle today of Haberspak here By 10 to IS had been killed.
 Sudetens immediately ascertaned still progress in the soldiers heavy against Sudeens when There fighting and also firing from ambush shelter buildings Sudeten headquarters declared the fight provoked the Sudeen population Habersparrk causing what a first only . scuRle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
British Cabinet Has Discussed War Plans
European Explosion Is Feared at Present-King George Returns Home Mobilization of Army,
 Navy, Air Forces Being Prepared
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Staff Correspondent

BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Staff Correspondent
 London, Sept. 14. - (UP)-The cabinet, at its gravest meeting since the World war made today for a European explosion. It discussed mobilization plans 1t announced that King George was returning at once to London to consult with his min- isters, and 1t was reported to have made arrangements for an early ex- traordinary session of parliament. While the cabinet still was in ses- sion, United States Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy arrived at No. 10 Downing street, where 1t was meet ing. Even before the cabinet met 1t was reported that the defense min isters and chiefs of navy, army and air force staffs had been ordered to prepare complete mobilization plans ready for instant use if Germany attacked 5zechoslovakia.
 During the meeting, the formal announcement vas made that King George would leave Balmoral Castle Scotland tonight, to arrive here to- morrow and begin consulta tions with cabinet ministers and other leaders.
 Parliament May Be Called
 Then, as the cabinet still sat, par liamentary circles heard that orders had been given to prepare for con- vocation of an early session of par- liEment-which had been scheduled to meet Nov. 1.
 Maj. Clement Attlee leader of the labor party, at once summoned the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
SHARP UPTURN
 IN BUSINESS

Boston, Sept. l4.--(UP)--A 'very sharp seasonal upturn" in business was indicated by August orders re- ceived by Massachusetts manufac- turers, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts reported today.
 Indicated volume of orders was i4 per cent above July More than three-fourths of the August returns showed increases. several of them quite substantial"
 August's sharp upward trend'' and July's definite increase" A. I. M. said, twill not as vet cross the descending line of q year ago, though q strong majority Of the re- ports for the w0nth show an in- efeaSe in volume over Aneusf 192l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
GOV. MURPHY IS
 RENOMINATED

Concord. N. H., Sept. i4s-CUp)-- In 6 neck-and- battle, Cover. nor Francis P. Murphy won renoEn- nation in yesterdays Republican primary by the slim margin of some 1000 votes over Attorney General Thomas P. Cheney. The governors election day opponent will Dc John l.. Sullivan, ao-year old Manchester lawyer who nearly won the gover- norbhip in 1884 and who was unop. posed for the Democratic fiofiiinas ton, Sullivan is 6 New Dealer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
CONVENTION STDELIGHTS
(BY STAFF REPoRTER)

(BY STAFF REPORTEK)
 Large and brilliant placards with the plea Vote for Tone" were nailed to every pole and tree along the highway immedi- ately before the entrance to the Hotel GriShwold convention place. No other campaign placards were placed in such conspicuous post. tiOnS.
 A four-piece brass band, em- ployed by Congressman Herman Kopplemann, paraded through the hotel, accompanied by constituents who carried large posters dee mAnding the nomination of Kop- plemann. While the keynote ad- dress was in progress the band played in an ante-r0Om while fun-makers started impromptu dances.
 The large crowd which filled the dining hall of The Griswold to hear the keynote address made it extremely difficult for all who desired to catch the words of Senator Maloney. Loud speaker systems which had been installed throughout the lobby and corri. dors of the hotel failed to give proper service.
 The local sheriffs office was more than represented, what with the appearance of Deputy Sheriffs James E. O'Leary, Al- bert Francis, Bernard Bllck, Frank Brickel and Frank Mo. Cam. High Sheriff !. Ed ward Slavin was also present, accompanied by Chief Deputy Daniel Callahan and Deputy Joseph Cummings. Jailer Nich- olas Mona completed the group.
 Former Town Clerk Dora A. Egan renewed acqualntances with all the Waterbury representatives. She spent the greatest portion of the night in company with Mrs. Henry A. Hayden.
 Congressman ]. Joseph Smith and his secretary, Gerard Har- rington, were amiable hosts to . large group of the Waterbury delegates.
 Governor Wilbur l.. Cross spent much of his time roaming alone through the corridors, greeting friends from the various districts. He was among the first to leave the convention hall after the key- note address.
 Atty. Thomas Y. McDon0ugh of New Britain. who has announced his candidacy for the nomination for U. s. Senator, was q familiar figure in the hotel lobby, and was easily distinguished by his unmlstakable over.slzed pipe.
 The focal point of the banquet hall during the dinner which i'm. mediately preceded the keynote address was . table which seated such pre.emlnents as Senator Augustine Lonergan, Sen. Fran.
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NEW ZEPPELIN
 IN TEST FLIGHT

Friedrichshafen, Germany, Sept. i4--(UP) The Zeppelin Lz-i30, successor to the Hindenburg that burned ct Lakehurst, N, J., went .aioft today on It's first test flight, carrying pr. Hugo Ackener as com. mander and 74 passengers and crew
 Although built for non-infiaTa. mahle helium gas, the dirigible used hydrogon because of the United States embargo on heliuSn. It waE making . brief flight ''~N Nthsg VI cinlfS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
'Kopplen1ann ls
 Defeated For ~. $. Senator
Only Took One Ballot to Decide Issue; Warm Debate Before Convention
 Commenced Voting
BY A STAFF REPoRTER)

Augustine Lonergan renomnated the first ballot here following cmaxing bitter floor fight at the Demo Congressman Herman Koppemann who delayed the actual voting by roll call nearly 50 minutes by requesting the privilege of making an address. The roll call pleted about 2:20 Governor Wilbur L. Cross renom
 naton by exclamation scheduled to follow the bitter senatorial fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
GERMANS WAIT
 WORD OF HITLER
Plain Man in Street Ready to Fight if He Gives
 the Order
BY FREDERICK 0. oEcHsNER


 Limited Press Sta Correspondent Berlin, Sept. 14-Germans waited today for Adolf Hitler to say wheth- CT and when Germany should inter- vene in behalf of the Sudeten Ger man minority of Czechoslovakia. The German man in the street, not the Nazi merely but the plain man, seemed ready to fight for the Sudetens if Hitler gave the word. Newspapers reused public opinion to fever pitch with stories of Czech terroism." It was charged that Czech police anG soldiers were running amuck. Incidents were de- scribed in such manner as to imply that they were the deliberate ar- bitrary work of Czechs. and the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Czechs Put Do,un
 Sudeten Outbreak M1 Border Village
1000 Sudeten Germans Had Beseized Local Gen. darmerie- Ordered to Surrender By Troops;
 They Did-Refugees Flee on All Trains
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Staff Correspondent

Prague, Czechosovaka, September A. - (UP) - Czech troops put down serious outbreak in the border village of Schwaderbach Eger today and authorities claimed to be in firm control of the Sudeten In the areas under martial law and elsewhere the Naz Swaskas were being removed The government took decisive action
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
TREASURY BALANCE

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The Weather

Showers, Warm Tonight Thur. Showers Colder Fun Weather Report Page 3
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