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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12

tatorial powers to deal with fi- nancial problems and once before used troops against leftist poli- tical demonstration.
 Crisis Is At Hand
 A long period of political and economic troubles at home and ad- verse developments in foreign policy has prepared the way for the crisis and made logical showdown in- tended to stabilize Frances govern ment. Whether that goal can be obtained is by no means certain.
 The left wing factions, led by Socialists and Communists, appar- ently control the chamber of depu- ties and have powerful support in the labor unions, which are the bitterest foes of Fascism and the sponsors of the current strikes.
 The senate is dominated by more conservative groups demanding a strong government that will end labor strife and deal drastically with financial and rearmament problems-demandS which have prompted talk of a Fascist-type of government to meet the crisis.
 To obtain his objectives by the parliamentary route, Daladier must steer with both a skillful and a firm hand between these opposing blocs.
 Across French Border
 Across Frances frontier the Spanish insurgent and Loyalist armies remained locked in the final stages of their death struggle. Loyal ists reported a new offensive was started in the Morella and SeroS sectors in an effort to throw back the advance of the Nationalists through Catalonia and on the south- ern front toward the Mediterranean.
 Paying dearly for every foot of ground, the Nationalists had beer seeking to crash through to the sea between Morella and Tortosa, where the Loyalists have held out for al- most a week against huge odds. Government endorsements have now strengthened the defense of the seacoast highways and Loyalist leaders claimed that they had re- captured strategic points. The in- surgents, however, continued to reports gains on the extreme north- ern and extreme southern sectors of the long front.
 Rest of Europe
 Vienna-OfficialS declared an Easter peace" on Nazi party activi- ties after Minister of Justice Franz Hueber ordered all Austrian lawyers and notaries to answer question: naires by April 28 regarding their "Aryanism". Gen. Wilhelm zehner, war minister in the last Austrian cabinet, was officially said to have killed himself.
 Geneva-Indications were seen that Italy might return to the League of Nations as a result of her impending pact with Great Britain and British move for League recognition of the Fascist conquest of Ethiopia.
 Washington-Official reports dis closed that the Unietd States had purchased more than $5O,O0O,0OO of Chinese silver since the start of the China war and that the credits set up here were used to purchase American Merchandise.
 Shanghai-Following severe Jap anese aerial bombardments through out the vast China war zone, Chi nese troops massed in Shantung province in an effort to follow on last weeks crushing blow at the Japanese front. Although Japanese denied suffering reverses, other dispatches reported severe fighting at the invaders base at TSinan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editorl

New York, April 12-(UP)-West- inghouse Electric rose 1 IA point to "A 3-4 to feature an irregular ly higher, quiet opening on the stock market today. Bonds were mixed and cotton 3 to points lower.
 United States Steel gained 1-2 point to 45 1-2 on the first sale. block of 2,5OO shares. Bethlehem was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
UNION BUILDING
 IS DYNAMITED

Kansas City, Mo-, April 12-(UP) A dynamite bomb early today destroyed the front end of build ing occupied by a unit of the United Automobile Workers of America.
 Several families were asleep in the building, headquarters of the Ford Motor company unit of the union. A strike against the Ford company has been in progress since December
 Vernon Eaton, union member who lives in the building, awoke to smell fuse burning. He aroused, other occupants, families of union workers who have lost the homes during the strike, and they had time to vacate the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
FIRST CHURCH

An Easter play, "The Half of My Goods" directed by Rev. James H. Phillips, assistant pastor was presented Sunday night by tht Chrismon society of First Con- gregational church at the parish house. Slides depicting Holy Week incidents were shown by Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, pastor.
 Characters were interpreted by Wilbur Duxbury, Vivian Matson, Gaylord Davis, Arnold Smith, Ei- leen Knauf apd Edward Teuer. and arrangements were by Shir- ley Thomas, Helen Smith, Marion Winters and Margery Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
FrdtenQL NeUs
Italian SisterhOOd

Plans were completed last eve ming for a balloon dance to be given by the Italian Sisterhoods on April 30 at Moose hall. Another event of interest planned was the Mothers day party on May g.
 The committee in charge of the Mothers day program includes Marie Verrastro, chairman, Anna Trumfio, Margaret Esposito, Flo renee Mannello, Victoria Dad- dona, Josephine Verrone, Alice Paterno, Julia Capocchi, Rose DelPrincipe, Lena Barone, Jane Margiotti, Susie Ricciuti, Olga Paris, Rosaline Longo Maria Da- miami, Minnie Marinelli, Carmella DAmbrosi, Clara Perriello and Mrs. Joseph Pernatozzi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
NEWS , CHUI&HES
ST. JOHNS

Program for the week at St. Johns Episcopal church was re- leased yesterday. Monday services will be held daily, and will be con- cluded with the annual three hour service starting at noon Good Friday.
 The program for the week will be as follows: Tuesday, "Fol The Church." Rev. Samuel c. Johnson, St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal church; Wednesday, For Our Community" Rev. John R. Coombs, Second Congregational church; and Thursday, "For the World" Rev. Robert N. Foster, South Federated church. All of these services will be held at 12:25 p. m.
 The Good Friday service will include the following subjects and speakers: Father Forgive Them for They Know Not What They Do," Rev. R. F. Shinn, of the West Side Hill Methodist Episco- pal church; To-day Shalt Thou Be With Me in Paradise" Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, of the Sec- ong Congregational chur oh 1; Woman, Behold Thy Son." Rev. Samuel A. Budde of Christ Chapel; My God, My God Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?" Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, of the Bunker Hill Congregational church; T Thirst" Rev. Theodore c. Bobi- lin, of the First Methodist Episco- pal church; Tt Is Finished" Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, of the First Congregational oh hurch; and Father, Into Thy Hands I Com mend My Spirit" Rev. David P. Gaines, of the First Baptist church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
Roosevelt Lodge

The third degree was conferred on three candidates at a meeting of Roosevelt lodge held last eve ming at Roosevelt hall. It was an- nOunced that Grand Chancellor Morris Robin of this city will pay an official visit to the lodge on next Monday evening. Plans were completed for Monte Carlo night to be held in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12

The two factors are connected and illustrate the possibilities of a political struggle which have led to talk of a French totalitarian move ment:-
 l. The labor troubles, striking at the heart of the French armament industry, were spurred by the pro- test of powerful left-wing groups against defeat of Leon Blum's gov- ernment in which Socialists pre- dominated and Communists had part.
 2. Daladier, known as a strong man in politics, has sought support from the more conservative parlia- mentary blocs, has demanded dic-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
SIO,OOO CIVIL SUIT

Portland, Me, April 12-CUP)- Grover L. Parker, 47, faced $l0,0OO civil suit today for the alleged jeal- ousy staying of Miss Alice E. M Witham, B. The plaintiff was Mrs. Gertrude F. Witham, mother of the victim. Parker allegedly shot Miss Witham, whom he had wooed for seven years, and Ralph E. Flanders, 43, when he found them together April 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
NO COUGHLIN SPEECHES

Boston, April 12-(UP) )-The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin will accept no speaking engagements. Declining an invitation to address the Paul Revere Crusaders of Boston next Monday, the Detroit radio priest wired: My policy doesn't permit me to make addresses from any place except pulpit at shrine. This holds good for the future as well as the present"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
Market Irregularly Higher At It's Start
Westinghouse Electric Led Field in Quiet Trading;
 Some Few of Issues Based Off Little

up nearly a point at 47 1-2 and other steel issues made smaller gains.
 Standard Oil of New Jersey and Kennecott gained a half point. Small advances were noted in Gen. eral Electric, Douglas Aircraft, Chrysler, Johns Manville, Public Service of New Jersey, New York Central, U. s. Rubber and Loews. Du Pont rose IA to 102 1-2.
 A few issues eased, including North American, Consolidated Edi- son, General Motors, International Harvester, Santa Fe and Consoli- dated Oil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
TO LIQUIDATE
 AUTO CONCERN

Buffalo, N. Y, April 12-(UP)- Plans for liquidating the 68-year- ol Pierce-Arrow Motor corporation were started today. Federal Judge Knight declared the firm insolvent.
 The company's plant here, with 46 acres of land, its machinery and probably its famous name will be sold in bankruptcy for the benefit of secured creditors. Company of- ficials announced there would be no reimbursements or dividends for stockholders and regular creditors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
Eureka Chapter

Eureka chapter, Royal Arch Masons, will hold it's annual con- vocation this evening at o'clock at the Masonic temple. Henry E. Johnson, excellent high priest, will preside. Annual reports will be read and officers elected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
Struggle For Power Very Near m France
Premier Delader Is Being Watched Closely By Rest < of EurOpe-1e Has Demanded DiCtatOrial Powers in Order to Save Nation
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS United Press Staff Correspondent)

struggle for power that may bear strongIy Ol Europe's future neared showdown today in France Premier Edouard Daladier goes before parliament seeking approval of his moderately conservative cabinet concdent with the spread of efst sdown strikes that have made probably 15O 900 idle and threaten wider shutdown
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12

The tips of propeller eight and two-thirds feet long travel 181 feet per second when the engine is re- volving at 400 revolutions 8 minute.
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

NASH 1888 Sedan: clean as q pin; tip-top
motor 5 very good tires; heater; seat
direct factory branch, Fourth and Fla, Ave.
y, 2. Atlantic oo6O.
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

CADILLAC 1886 6-Passenger Touring So
dan. Series 6O-Largs trunk. excellent
gray paint. white sidewall tires. spotlesa
upholstery; you will find this clean car In
splendid mechanical condition: $S95; G. g.
22d St. N. W. NAT. $500. Open eve
nlngs and sunday: .,,oo,oo...,n.....o..
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

WILLYS SED. 37-30-35 M.P.G. steel
body. safety glass, best brakes, low mile
age. Owners name on request Like ntl,
$397: Lee D. Butler, Inc, 1887 18th St.
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Several lovely homes. B. and 8 rooms,
bath lawns. shrubs. flowers; garage; S45
to 500 Raymond. Mt. Vernon Ave, cor.
ner Bellefonte. Phone Alex 246O; eve
nings, Temple 3190. Closed Sunday:
TIvE-ROOM new house. Eas heat, fun
basement 1850 Lyman Pl. N. E.; $50
/. ATT. 789S-R. Il
RANDOLPH PL. N. ". 694--7 rms, .
baths: oil heat; $50. col. 1929.
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

THREE Garages and large fenced lot fol-
private car storage or warehouse use.
S0-feot paved alley. large doors. So. 80
each; garage and S26 TO the lot. Near
18th and Pa. Ave. 8. q. Call Mr.. Moore.
ADELBERT " LEE
&S4s 2 81 y; y; DIST 4ee9'
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

ChrysIer, 1883 ''6'' Sport Coupe. @OGE
New stratosphere blue paint DAUO
six cream wheels, excellent mechani-
'~ cally. Radio and heater. It's . spring
special at Horner's low price.
STANLEY II. H0RNER, INC.
| 1899 14th st. N. W. Decatur 1900
iii 14th st. N. W. National 1851
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

Ford 1895 d. L. TudOr-Car @QpO
No. Sc. Traded from original SDOCO
owner; looks like new car. perfect
Phone Us, We VIII Bring 1t to YO8
MANDELL CHEVROLET co.
1890 Nichols Ave. 8. e. AT. 44O2
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

Nash 1881 Sport COUpe-origi. 0F0
nal finish. new tires: an ex- U6 .
ceptional car throughout; today only.
S7s.
Phone Us, We VIII Bring It to You
MANDELL CHEVROLET co.
1890 Nichols Ave. s. e. AT. 4402
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

Ford 1887 - Black four-door GNG0
sedan, 1000 miles by most UtVV
SEE MR. FLOOD. Dealer
A22l Connecticut Ave. Cleveland 84O1
The Washington times., 1938-04-05

Ford 1886 TudOr-Original gun COOK
metal finish, spotlessly clean SVOOO
inside and out 1895; $65 down. $1S per
month.
The Washington times., 1938-10-03

in adapting designs and speeding
up manufacturing methods, with
the result that by the time a fac.
tory went into quantity produc.
tion the war had ended. The Gov.
ernment was always the loser. Air.
planes costing us $4,000, 900, for
instance, were resold to the Cur.
tiss company for $2,7OO,OO0, or
about 13 per cent of the original
cost.
1t had been planned, of course,
to send enough aviators overseas
to fly the theoretical $4,000 serv.
ice planes. BY August, 1918, there
were 5000 U. S. pilots in France,
ready for duty at the front. We
had no fighting ships for them.
1000 FOR $50 PLANES
Three months later, at the arm.
istice, their number had increased
to more than 1000, with 1000
here awaiting overseas calls. But
we had available at the front only
some 750 planes, despite our ex.
penditure of $1,000, 100000.
Our aviatorS had first gone into
action in April, 1918. While they
were accounting for 776 enemy
ships. the Germans were credited
with shooting down somewhere
around 300 American-manned
planeS-estimates vary. Our COM
bat casualties were put at 236
killed, figure surpassed by our
deaths by accident-296.
France at the conclusion Of the
war had 1921 planes at the front,
Great Britain, 1,758, and Germany
q 79n
The Washington times., 1938-10-03

and through a pass, at the peak
of which could be seen the new
deserted Czechoslovakian fortifica-
tions costing $250,000,000.
The Fuehrer entered Sudenten-
land near Wildenau under a gigan-
tic eagle, which formed an area
way over the road.
"Sudententan Welcomes It's Lib
orator." a huge inscription on the
archway read.
The weather was cool. and the
drizzle persisted, but the people
lined the road for the entire dis
tance to Asch, the home Of Hen
lein, half a mile from the border.
Met BY Henlein
Henlein and Gen. Won Reich.
enau, who led today's army into
the. third area of occupation, met
Hitler at the frontier. Henlein,
the 40-year-old former gymnasium
instructor wno initiated the Sudet-
en- German movement, now faces
the task of administering the
Sudeten areas and bringing them
physically into the domain Of
Hitler.
Two armored cars preceded the
closed machine in which Hitler
rode.
AS a message Of peace and
friendship, in the van of the army
were placed Nazi relief organiza-
tions. They brought food and
clothing to the Sudetens, many of
whom, it was asserted, suffered
privations during the period lead
ing up to the peaceful German
conquest.
For the last time, the German
The Washington times., 1938-10-03
BRITAIN SHOULD HAVE GONE
TO WAR, SAYS DUFF,COOPER
Italy Orders
Army Home

ROME, Oct. 3 U.N.S.).
Italy today speedily followed
the example of Britain and
France and ordered the de-
mobilization of many thou
sand troops called into Serv-
ice during the CzechOslO-
Vakian crisis.
The 1910 and 1912 army
classes, three divisions of Al
pine troops and air defense
specialists were ordered out
of uniform by October 10.
1t was understood Italy to-
day has 100000 men under
arms. AS a result of the
CZechOSlOvakian emergency,
Italy called 100000 more
men to the cOlOrS.
The Washington times., 1938-10-03

customs barrier at Wildenau was
raised for Hitler as bands played
Deutschland Uber Allies" and the
Horst Vessel song.
The Fuehrer's car was followed
into the Sudetenland by - cars
filled with army officers, and nu-
me1ouS cars containing storm
troopers. AS an additional precau-
tiCn, Hitler'S Car was flanked by
II army m1rorcycliStS.
The grand entrance of Hitler
was made at the point where
Czechoslovakia formerly pene-
trated fartheSC westward into GeT
The Washington times., 1938-10-03
Chicago North Shore
Rail Strike Settled

WAUKEGAN, ILL.,, Oct. 3G.N.S0
Gathering rust for nearly two
months because of a strike, the
Chicago North Shore and Mil.
aukee electric railroad will resume
service Thursday.
Repair crews today began re
habilitating the cars and track
between Chicago and Milwaukee
after the 500 employees agreed to a
compromise in settlement of their
wage DISPUTE.
The Washington times., 1938-10-03

many. That district, which today
formally becomes a part Of the
Reich. includes the towns of Asch.
the home of Henlein, and Eyer,
Sudeten party center.
Thousands Of persons in holiday
dress were lined up at the border
to welcome Hitler.
One of the first to greet him,
amid the cheers of the spectators,
was Henlein. The highway from
Hof to Asch was bright with swas-
tikas and the people were hoarse
from yelling ''heils" to the soldiers
who had preceded the Fuehrer.
The Washington times., 1938-10-03
america FAILED"

Testifying before the Presidents S
Aircraft Board in 1925, the late
Brigadier Gen. William Mitchell,
chief of the AEF Air Corps, de-
clared:
If we had not been supplied
with the best equipment made by
the Europeans in the last war, We
would have stood no chance be.
cause America had failed entirely
to develop any air power worthy
of the name" He described the
DeHavilandS as neither fish, flesh
nor fowl; neither attack, lombard
ment, pursuit or observation
planes"
Collapse of our aviation pro
gram was aScribed to inexperience
in building military craft, the
haste of manufacturers to fulfill
fat contracts and the consequent
inefficiency in production.
$6,OOO,OOO WASTED
Indicative of the situation here
was the case TO the Standard Air
craft Company of Elizabeth, N. j,
After it had turned out more than
1000 81 training planes, at a cost
of So, 100000, the machine was con
demned as dangerous and placed
in storage.
Much difficulty was encountered
The Washington times., 1938-10-03
OPPOSITION CHEERS

When Duff-Cooper spoke of the
Anglo German pact renouncing
war, he broke down for a few
moments. The opposition cheered
while he recovered his compoSure
The government benches sat in
Ghocked silence. Never in recent
times had a retiring cabinet
member so villified his govern
ment.
Duff-Cooper's attack was far
more vigorous than that voiced
by Foreign Secretary Anthony
Eden when the latter retired this
spring in opposition to Chamber.
lain's compromises with the die.
tators.
Speaking Of the peace pact
signed by Chamberlain and Hitler
In Munich. Duff Cooper said:
For the Prime Minister to
sign this document withuot con-
sultation with his colleagues,
reference to his allies or COM
munication with the dominions,
Is not the way the foreign af-
fairs of the empire should be
conducted.
IT hope the Prime Minister
Is right, but I cannot believe
what he believes. Therefore I
can be of no assistance to his
government. I would only be
q hindrance."
Duff Cooper, who resigned a!
first lord of the admiralty on Sat
urday, in an address earlier to
day aSSailed the premier'S aSser
tion that he had brought back
from Munich a peace with honor y
In reply to Duff-Cooper'S criti
ciSHn, Chamberlain said:
II have nothing to withdraw o.
regret"
FELT ISOLATED
II am aware" Duff Cooper
said. that there was cause for
relief last week, but as to cause
for self-congratulation I was
uncertain.
When I heard the prime
minister from a window of
Downing Street say that he
had returned with peace with
honor that was a peace for our
time, I felt lonely and isolated.
British foreign policy should
be made plain to other countries.
I'VE have been drifting day
by day into war with Germany.
We never said until the last mo-
ment and then in an uncertain
fashion that we were prepared
to fight. Yet we know that in
formation tc the opposite effect
was being poured into the ear!
Of German leaders.
I'VE should have been fight
ing in order that one great
power should not be allowed to
disregard treaty obligations, thu
laws of nations ana DEGREES Of
morality to dominate by brute
force the continent of Europe.
URGED MOBILIZING
I'VE always were told that on
no account must we irritate
Hitler, that it was dangerous to
trritate him before he made
public speeches.
"Czechoslovakia received the
news that Britain had turned
against them as shock Of
treachery and perfidy.
After the rape of Austria I
urged Britain to make a declara
The Washington times., 1938-10-03
Opposition Cheers
His Attack on
Chamberlain
Continued from Page y


demand and the final Munich
plan as very considerable"
Shouts of shame greeted
Chamberlain references to sym
pathy with the CzechS. Pointing
with his left hand to the opposl-
ton he angrily retorted:
Il have nothing to be ashamed
Of. Let those who have hang
their heads"
The prime minister's retort was
cheered for a full minute by the
government benches. He then
announced Britain was consider
ing guaranteeing $l5O,0OO, 900
loan to Czechoslovakla.
1T is my belief the prime
minister continued, that under
the new system of guarantees
the new CzeChoslovakia will find
greater security.
The Washington times., 1938-10-03

Map shOUs progressive occupation of Czech territory
In addition to Zone l. German troops yesterday took
Zone 2. Zone 3 and 4 to be occupied this Week
Polish troops tOOk" Teschen (A) yesterday and want
adjacent shaded Remandr of Sudeten territory,
denoted by broken line, is sub ject to plebiscite.
The Washington times., 1938-10-03
Note Friendly

Note Friendly
Prague's third capitulation to
outside pressure came following a
note from Budapest pointing out
Hungary's right to claim self-de-
termination for the Hungarian
minorit1es.
That the Budapest note was
coucheo in friendly terms. how
ever, was confirmed in both cap
itals; and this fact aroused tenn
pest of criticism in Hungary.
NaZi newspapers led the storm
Of protest in Hungary, and the
government there found it neces-
sary to confiscate the Nazi organ
Magyarsag for demanding war
against the CZechs.
Other papers called for the
resignation of Premier Imredy's
government to make way for good
Hungarians."
It was nonsense" wrote Kal-
man Hubay, member of the Hun
garian parliament, in Magyarsag,
to hope that the Magyar minoritieS
issue could be settled peaceably
with the CZechS
Troubled by Refugees
With all its other problems,
meanwhile, Czechoslovakia was
tt oubled with the question of what
to do for the many thousands of
Czechs, Jews, and anti-Nazi Ger
mans who fled from the Sudeten-
land now being occupied by the
Germans.
While it was considered too
mild in Budapest, and while it did
not achieve the severity of the
German and Polish ultimatums,
the Hungarian note demanded:
l. Immediate and unconditional
surrender of purely Hungarian
territories within CzechoSlovakia.
2. A plebiscite in all doubtful
territories.
Some 1000 square miles, with a
Magyar population of about 240,-
900 would be given to Hungary
at once under these demands.
The Washington times., 1938-10-03
Praises Czechs

II say in the name of this
house Qabor shouts of no.
and the people of this country
Government cheers tn t
Czechoslovakia has earned our
admiration and respect for her
restraint and dignity and mag
nificent discipline in the face of
such a trial.
The Washington times., 1938-10-03
German Trains Roll In

Coincident with the first detach-
ment of troops, the first German
railway train rolled into Eyer with
German railway officials and
other Nazi leaders aboard.
Troops of Hitler'S elite guard
lined UP in the market square at
noon. The Reich army'S honor
guard and a Sudeten free corps
detachments joined them. Girls in
the Sudeten national costume took
their places in the square, which
was q mass of flags and flowers.
Hitler and his foreign ministet,
Joachim Won Ribbentrop, drove
over this morning from Hof. Their
path lay through a thick forest