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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
TWO WOMEN ARE
 HELD FOR TRIAL
Bound Over to Superior Court For Theft-Purse
 Was Returned

Two women, charged with theft of purse containing $50, were bound over to Superior Court today in City Court by Judge John F. McGrath although the money had been re- turned to the complainant, Mrs Stella Meadinskas, of 819 Bank street Because the money had been re- turned by man tentatively identi- fled as "Stencavage," Judge McGrath reduced the bond from $500 to $20O each for Mrs. Marcella Urban, 46, of 159 Washington avenue, and Mrs Mary Tomasiatis, 59, of Al South Leonard street, the defendants.
 Testimony was introduced by wit nesses called by Prosecutor Charles R. Summa that the two women had been in a North Leonard street tav- ern Tuesday night when Mrs. Mea- dinskas lost her purse containing the money and insurance papers. The women were arrested by Detective Anthony Mariana and Patrolman Frank Magro and small purse and handkerchief identified by the com- plainant as her property allegedly was found on the person of one of the defendants.
 Attorney Joseph Navin represented the defendants. The case of Luigi Jamele, 57, of 118 Monterrey street, arrested Sunday on charge of sell- ing liquor that day by Patrolman Albert Overton, was continued until tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
MUCH DANGER OF
 NEW WORLD WAR
Chairman Key Pittnlan Gives That As His Opin-
 ion of Situation
BY ALLEN c. DIBBLE Copyright 1888 by United PresS)


 Washington, April 28.-UP)- Chairman Key Pittman, D., Nev., of the senate's foreiIn relations com- mittee and foreign policy spokes- man for the administration in con- gross, told the United Press today that there is imminent danger" of World War which eventually may involve the United States.
 Although we might keep out of World war;" he said, "the victors, after such a war, might find it profitable to force us into war for the purpose of having us pay the bill for their conquest"
 He expressed grave concern over European events, but added that the United States can do nothing to help settle the confused interna- tional situation.
 Conferences Futile
 "Conferences would be absolutely futile," he said.
 Pittman is not worried about this country's entrance into a foreign war. UCJlCNCo ClldV OilAy oAA AiA- vasion of the United States or its territories could precipitate a dec laration of war by this government. He contended that the neutrality act was sufficient" to preclude the United States entrance into a foreign struggle.
 He discussed the foreign situa- ton only a few hours after telling a delegation of Veterans of Foreign Wars that President Roosevelt's bil- lion-dollar naval expansion program is peace insurance policy and that this country's most effective means of preserving peace is by preparing for war.
 Threat for U. S.
 Tn event of world war and a victory by any group of nations, he told the United Press, i've would be threatened by the vic-
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at the meeting when 27 new firemen were appointed, various promotions and retirements made, the first part of this month.
 Frank K. English, of 67 Lawlor street, a wholesale coal dealer with offices on Center street, is the Re- publican appointee. He replaces Frederick w. Chesson, officer Of the Waterbury Trust Company, who resigned at about the same time as Mccarthy.
 Lieut.. Crane Status
 The question raised over the re- tirement of Lieutenant Crane was whether his name was on the orig inal list of the retirements. Some of the commissioners were of the opinion that the name was not with the seven first voted retired. Others said that they recalled seeing the name of Lieut.. Crane on the list.
 The meeting was adjourned last week when a disagreement threatr ened and Commissioner Harry w. Minor, acting as chairman, post poned the consideration of the Crane matter until today.
 Two Republican commissioners, Burton H. Walker and Willis M. Tate, were joined by Commissioner Frank T. Healey in the matter of failure to recall whether Cranes name was on the original list. Com missioner Walker held that is was not and Commissioner Tate said he was not sure.
 Commissioner Healey said that he had heard the name at a private meeting before the open meeting so he presumed that the name should have been on the list. Whether 1t was, he said he couldn't be sure, but added that it should have been
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
Fifty=Six Volumes Taken Before Grand Jury Ses-
 sion This Morning
ASSESSOR CRARY IS
 RECALLED AGAIN
James P. Healey, COnnor Truck Co. Official Also
 Was Witness Today

Assessments of property owned by a group of Water bury merchants and individ- uals were under scrutiny of Waterbury's Extraordinary Grand Jury today. Fifty-six volumes of records from the local assessors office were taken into custody by Detec- tive John Sponzo of the AL corn staff this morning and brought before the jury in session in the county court building.
 Assessor John H. Crary, who also is chairman of the Democratic Town Committee, was recalled as a wit ness to identify the records. Bar tholomew J. Scannell of 17 Ayers street, a clerk in the assessors of flee was called to assist MT. Crary. As the books were carried into the building it was noted that they were labeled as follows: "S"; "H"; "L"; and "C". This indicates that the jury is interested in assessments of property owned by individuals whose names begin with those letters.
 James P. Healey, president-treas- urer of the Conner Trucking com- pany; and treasurer of the Wa terbury Brewing company, was call- ed this morning as 8 witness for the first time. Frankie (Santalucia) Burns, president of the Connecticut Supply company, was recalled. So
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
INDICTMENTS IN
 MERRITT PROBE
Three Already Awaiting Trial in Case-MOre Ex-
 pected At Once

Bridgeport, Conn.,, April 28-UP) Additional indictments in connec- ton with the $6,100,000 Merritt Parkway land sales appeared i'm inent today as the extraordinary grand jury drew its three-months Inquiry to close. With three per sons already awaiting trial on charges of conspiring to split com mission fees, it was reported that at least as many more would be named in true bills returned to Superior Court Judge Kenneth Wynne.
 The jury began its investigation January 25 after accusations were made the state highway department paid exorbitant prices for rights-of- way for the $20,O00,000 super-high- way. There were more than 430 in- dividual sales involved in the inquiry and the examination of 126 wit nesses included some of the states top-fiight political leaders.
 Indictments Returned
 On March 18 indictments were returned against former Republican State Representative G. Leroy Kemp, formerly of Darien and now of Mount Vernon, N. Y.. sole appraiser for the highway department; Thom- as N. Cooke, Greenwich realtor, and Samuel H. Silberman, Stamford real estate broker. Additional true bills would result in the immediate
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
FEDERATION OF
 LABOR ATTACKS

Washington. April 28-(UP) - The American Federation of Labor's latest attack on the National Labor Relations board led to reports today that the federation's executive council may demand removal of all three board members.
 A. F. of l.. President William Green again accused the board of favoripg John L. Lewis committee for industrial organization and complained of recent N. l.. R. B. decisions.
 At a press conference last night he was asked whether there was any sentiment on the council, meet ing here for it's annual spring ses- sion, for repeal of the Wagner la DOT relations act or removal of the present members of the board.
 There is no sentiment for repea of the Wagner Act" he replied. w" believe the act is sound, if admins tered properly. But can statt definitely that we feel the Wagner Act has been very badly administ. cred by the board. l can't say. how ever. how far the council would want to go along that line"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
MARCH OF SAFETY
 THROUGH NATION
Streets, Highways Begin to Pay Dividends in Lives
 That Are Saved

Chicago, April 28.-(UP)-The March of Safety" on the nations streets and highways continued to- day to pay dividends in lives saved,
 The National Safety Council re- ported that Amercia saved 1850 lives during the first three months this year by cutting traffic deaths 18 per cent below the figure for the same period in 1887.
 For the fifth consecutive month. substantial reductions in traffic deaths were reported in March, bringing the total of lives saved during the five month period to D. 38O. There were 2,180 fatalities in March-22 per cent below the fig ure for March, 1937.
 For the first three months this year. Vermont led 40 reporting states with a 56 per cent decrease, while Michigan saved the most lives -175.
 Largest Safe City
 New Bedford, Mass, with a popu- lation of ll3,O00. was the largest city to have no traffic deaths in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
JUDGE WOLFE OF
 NEW HAVEN DIES
Passed Away Today After an Operation - Retired
 From Superior Court

New Haven, Conn, April 28- (UP) Retired superior court Judge Isaac Wolfe, 78, died today at St. Raphaeps hospital where he recent ly underwent an operation. He served on the superior court bench from 1919, when he was appointed by Gov. Marcus Holcomb, until six years ago when he reached the age limit and was made a state ref cree. Previously he served on the common pleas court bench, succeed ing the late Jacob Ullman, broth CT of Isaac Ullman, who for many years was an influential factional political leader in this section. That appointment came in 1907, after a political career of g years which began on the city council and led him to the state legislature in 1889. A native of New Haven and edu- cated in the public schools, he was graduated from Yale law school in 1887 and was admitted to practice before the Connecticut Bar the same year. For many years he was associated with Judge Samuel Yorke, then of the probate court.
 Composing Room Foreman
 While attending Yale he was composing room foreman of the New Haven Register, where he be- gan work as an apprentice boy at the age of 12. His college en- trance examinations were taken during off-hours from his work. His brother, Solomon, was employed in the same composing room and in later years was made an attendant at the county courthouse in the common pleas division. Judge Wolfe never married. He was an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
American EmbassyTo Look Into Je1u Attack
Decree of Hermann Goering May Violate 1883 Treaty Nazis Believed to Have Shortage of
 Foreign Currency
By FREDERICK c. OECHSNER United Press Staff Correspondent)


 Berlin, April 28.-.(UP) - The American embassy plans to ask the German government for clarification of the decree authorizing Field Mar shal Hermann Goering, economic dictator, to utilize" properties Of foreign as well as German Jews, 1t was understood today. Any clarify- ing information will be forwarded at once to the state department, so that the United States will know the actual intentions of the German government as regards property Of Jews who are American citizens. The embassy already has forwarded to the state department by cable de- tailed summary of the decree, 1t was learned. Speculation in foreign diplomatic and business quarters was centered on the decree to which Goering might apply his "utiliza- ton" decree, whose language was indefinite and made 1t impossible to tell whether any sort of contiscatory measures were planned or whether foreign Jews actually would be made to give up property then owned in Germany. Foreign diplomatic en- voys studied trade treaties to see whether they covered Goering's de- cree.
 U. Sherman Teaty
 The question was raiGed at once whether the United States German treaty of 1883 was applicable insofar as the decree might affect Ameri- can citizens of Jewish origin who own property in Germany, whether they reside here or not.
 Both foreign diplomats and for
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PROFESSORS SON
 KILLED IN SPAIN

Ann Arbor, Mich. April 28.-(UP) Prof. Dewitt H. Parker, chairman of the University of Michigan phil osophy department, received word today that his son, Dewitt Webster Parker, 27, was killed early this month in an air raid in Barcelona, Spain.
 Parker said he learned that his son, whom he believed to have been working with the Red Cross, had enlisted with the Loyalist air force m June, 1887. He was on leave at the time of his death.
 Other survivors are young Parker's mother. Mrs. Leila Adams of Glou- cester, Mass. and his widow, Mrs. Esther F. Parker of Waterbury, Conn. Parker was native of Bos- ton.
 Not Listed
 No Mrs. Esther Parker is listed in the city's current directory or in the telephone directory. Inquiry among several Parker families here tailed to reveal the presence of Mrs esther Parker. the bcreaved wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
JOHN (. PURDIE
 VANISHES AGAIN
Elusive Alleged Sleuth Is Not Reporting to Court
 House Yet

Elusive John G. Purdie, who is very much sought as witness by Waterbury's extraordinary grand jury, returned to Waterbury from Tennessee yesterday, under sub- poena served by member of the staff of Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn.
 But MT. Purdie, also known as Jack Conway, who received checks from the city during the past city election period-for f"sleuth ser- vices," according to accusations-de- cided at the last moment that he didn't desire to keep his p. m. appointment with MT. Alcorn and the jury.
 From the looks of things, MT. Purdie has once again resorted to flight, and will once again be the object of search by the Amen. At the present time, the whereabouts of the much-sought, much-publicized sleuth are unknown. Even 8 search of the fireplace of Publisher Will liam J. Pape failed to disclose any traces of the detective. although it is claimed his paraphernalia Gin the form of dictographs) was found there during the tense moments of the election campaign.
 MT. Purdie was seen on the streets of Waterbury yesterday, and from all indications was ready to face the jury and say, Fire When You Are Ready, Gridley."
 Announcement of MT. Purdie's coming was ostentatiously dis played on the front pages of an- other afternoon paper yesterday. There is bare possibility that MT. Purdie did not recognize his faults and misdemeanors until he read that story. Observers speculate on the possibility of that announce ment soaring" him out of town. MT. Purdie always was adverse to pulp llcity and show. .
 MT. Acorn declined to discuss the Purdie at the completion of lengthy jury session, which might have been even more eventful had the detective appeared
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
GEN. HAGGERTY
 SERIOUSLY ILL

New Haven, April 28-(UP)-Brig- adler General James A. Harrerty, 57, was in critical condition today at Grace hospital where he was taken Il days ago during a con- valesence from pneumonia.
 Physicians said he underwent chest operation and that blood transuf- sions had been given.
 Gen. Haggerty, cited for dis tinguished gallantry" at Chateau Thierry during the World war, is commander of tho 18th brigade, Aard National guard division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
Lafayette Street Youth Found Shot
 To Death--Body With 7vo Bullets Was Resting On Embankment Near Home
Mystery Surrounds Death of Youth; May Have Been in Gang
 Breaking Into Store
MANY PERSONS ARE QUERIED
 BUT NONE IS ARRESTED

Murdered by an unknown assailant at about o'clock this morning. the body of Edward J. Mahoney 24 of IA Lafayette street, found on railroad en- bankment in the of his home at about o'clock Two shots had taken effect an autopsy disclosed.
 Many Are Rounded Up
 While detectives and police rounded up score of persons questioning mystery surrounded the affair at today Relatives and five material witnesses were brought police headquarters early today and Deputy Coroner Walter W. smyth held an inquest
 No Suspects Are Held
 No suspects have been held in direct connection with the shooting definitely ascrbed to murder by unknown person. But detectives found of the sugs from the murder gun .32 caibre, brassackeed bullet apparently fired from an ill-cleaned revolver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28

The story of the shooting is one including all of the mystery of the dime thriller. First, at about o'clock, police were called after a motor patrol had received complaint of break into the store owned by Samuel Cooper, of 101 South Leof ard street, located downstairs fro.I Mahoney's home at IA Lafayette street.
 Dogs Were Frantic
 Police dogs kept in the rear of the Cooper store to protect the often- broken into establishment, according to Mrs. Cooper, parked frantically not long past midnight. There was the sound of breaking glass.
 Tenants on the floor above turned on the light and rock hurtled through the window. Another was thrown through second window in the upstairs apartment.
 A shot was heard; one shot, &C.,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
FRANK CONNIE DIES

Stratford, Conn.,, April 2S-(UP)- Frank E. Comic. 75, former chairman of the Republican town committee and first selectrnan, died late yes- terday after long illness. President of the Conipe Nursery Co.,. Inc. Conine leaves his widow, two sons and daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
GREAT BRITAIN,
 FRANCE COMBINE
In Conference Today For Most Important Session
 in Many Years
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN Limited Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 London, April 28.-(UP) British and French statesmen opened con- versation today designed to trans form their old "entente cordiale" into a virtual alliance, aimed at peace but prepared for war. A union closer than anything since the dramatic days of 1914 was in pros- pect. The military alliance will be hignalized by staff talks between of- ficers of the British and French supreme war, navy and air com- mands, although informed sources said nothing was likely to be men, toned oBcially on the subject un- til after Adolph Hitler's visit to Rome, to avoid possible embarrass- ment.
 Close Cooperation
 The closest possible cooperation of the British and French armies,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28
Win. J Verriker, Frank K. English Fill Vacancies
Nerrker Will Assume Position Vacated By Thomas F..
 Mccarthy - English Will Replace ! Frederick w. ChessOn

Two new commissioners to the fire board appointed today by Mayor Frank Hayes just before the resumed at an adjourned meeting o'clock today to
 sder the disagreement retirement of Lieutenant John J. Crane William verrker of 1Ss Kelsey street president cratic appointment He replaces former Fire Board Chair man Thomas Mccarthy whose resignation accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-28

Washington. April 2S (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through April 26th, compared with a year ago: This Yenr Expenses Last Year 2S7,SS4,1S2.95 $6,173, 58S,0S9.76
 Receipts $5, o,931sO s4.o5O,1O6.Sss.2S
 Gross Deficit s1,2S7,5ss,c51.35 ,123,4s1, ,700.4S
 Net Deficit $l,179.641, ,OO1.35 $2,O2S.371,7oO.4s
 Cash Balance $1,672,925,S11.12
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The Weather

Showers, Much Cooler
 Tonight, Friday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Boston Sports Salad
BY ROBERT WEBB
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Boston, May 17-(UP)-Letting the sports chips fall where they may:
 Despite poor road crip, the Bees are still in the league |. . they stand only two games behind the third-place Chicago Cubs Any sort of luck away from home and the Bees would have gained an even split Of 13 starts, they won 5, lost 7, and tied one they closed the tour by taking two out of three from Brooklyn.
 Manager Casey Stengel still thinks the club will finish in the first di- vision It's up to the Bees to win more than half their games against the western teams which visit National league field starting today With the Cuts and the Giants here after Pittsburgh plays a three-game series, the Buzzers ought to draw fairly wei! .. . But they can't expect to do so well as the leading leading Red Sox.
 The New York fans still booh Joe DiMaggio despite the success of the worlds champions since he returned to the lineup :. The Tanks might be bit peeved about their recent series with the scventh-p place Athle- tics Instead of winning three straight, the champs lost one, tied one, and were rained out of one.
 Joe Mccarthy says the Red Sox and Washington are nice clubs" but he still thinks Detroit and Cleveland are the teams to beat "Foxx and Grove will nave to go all season the way they've started to keep Boston up therc," he claims :. Lefty prob ably won't be so effective when the warm weather sets in :. Foxx might keep going, though.
 There ought to be few new 20- game pitchers this season now that Mungo, Dean, Fette. and Turner are off so badly ;. From this corner it appears that the Reds Paul Der ringer might win a score of vic- tories for a second time He turned the trick in 1885 /. Cleve- lands Teller and Allen also shouldn't have much trouble reach ing the 20-game mark.
 Johnny Broaca, whose troubles have kept him in the newspapers for some time, will soon go to court again His fraternity has sued him for non-payment of back dues
 Johnny at present is on the voluntarily retired list l. He says he will stay out of baseball until the Yankees pay his doctors bills.
 Oscar Witt may replace Lyn Lary with Skeeter Webb because the for mer Red Sox shortstop isn't hitting The Yankees have hit r homcrs, two more than the Red Sox Foxx with eight, Chapman and Cronin with two each are the Bos- ton leaders Cliff Melton, who has won six straight against no defeatsh, hopes to equal Hubbens early recrod of 1887 lat. Hubb won
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
SOFTBALL CHALLENGE

The strong Ideal Grill softball team from Bridgeport, Conn, would like to play games in Waterbury, Conn. For games call Ideal Grill, Bridgeport 3-9674 and ask for Mgr. Nick Angel or write to Ideal Grill, 483 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, Conn. Teams take notice; Young Re- publicans, St. Joseph, Holy Name, Twentieth Ccntury's, Roxy A. C., Town Plot, Cracker Jacks, King s Grillers, Brady's Cadets, Italian American Democrats, Waterbury Jays, Big Ten, Y. M. c. A., Water bury Cracker Jacks.
 The Ideal team has won ten straight games defeating such teams as Pcquots, All Stars, Hep penstals, Bpt. Metal Goods, Warner Bros, G. E. 203, West Side Boys club. Holy Ghost A. A., Bullard'S, Bassick, Stratficld Mems club.
 The Ideal Grill team would like to play their games on Saturday af- ternoon or Sunday afternoon. The Grillmen have no hit, no run game to their credit.
 Sincerely yours,
 MGR. ANGELL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
NAUCATUCK MET
 GILBERT 9 TODAY

Naugatuck, May 17-The Nauga- tuck high school baseball team which has lost only one game this season, will meet Gilbert high of Winsted this afternoon at Recrea- tion field at o'clock. Gilbert has lost to teams Naugatuck has beaten and Garnet victory is expected
 Naugatuck's l5-4 triumph Satur- day over Torrington showed the Garnet has at least two dependable pitchers, Spec" Shea and Bob Mar iano. Although Mariana started poorly against Torrington and was relieved early, he has shown his ability in the past. Shea demon- strated he can be relied upon.
 It is probable Coach Foley will use some of his other twirlers to- day if the Garnet takes an early lead Naugatuck continues to show good hitting power.