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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28

would be needed before the necessary two are obtained arose when rapid disqualifications were made Of pros- poets this morning.
 Only AS Are Left
 At the 1 o'clock recess the new panel had been reduced to 48, and only 45 of these were present in the courthouse. Thirty-four were eK- cused by Judge IngliS this morning for illness or business reasons.
 The court also disqualified four after questioning; the defense eleven and state, seven; making a total of "A for the court, 112 for the defense and 104 for the state.
 Defense Has 64 Left With the day half over, the de- fense has only 64 of it's original 176 challenges available. The state has 72.
 With the present panel so low, there is probability that another panel will be drawn, and that a11- other adjournment will be taken for the New Year holiday similar to that taken last week for the Christ mas holiday.
 No mention of such procedure has been made in court, however.
 More Disqualified
 The 9 who were questioned and disqualified this morning included:
 William c. Perry, New Haven, by the court; Rachel M. Hartley. Ham den, by the defense; I. Edward Stoddard. Ansonia, by defense: Walter Welton, Prospect, by de- fense; Charles E. Stormont, Milford by defense; Arnold B. Norcross New Haven, by defense; James Stanton, New Haven. by court: Will liam R. Clancy, Ansonia, by the state.
 Also, Joseph Sutherland, East Haven by the state; Sherman P. Woodward, Bethany, by defense; William E. Buckingham, Cheshire i Continued on Page A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
French Papers Charge Italy Makes War Plans
Large Numbers of Reservists to Be Called for Duty; 3 Navy Put on War FOOfng-All Are to Be in
 Readiness January 3l
BY RALPH HEINZEN

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Paris, Dec. 28 - CUP) = French newspapers asserted today that Bel1ito Mussolini was speeding up Italy's military program in prepa- ration for coming events" It is al- legged that Mussolini was preparing to call up large numbers of indi- vidual army and aviation reservists. to be ready for duty Jan. S1. was putting the Navy on war footing and was stepping up defense pro- duction to the maximum, particu- lar1y as regards war munitions. Undeterred by series of appar- ently inspired denials of earlier re- ports about Italy's and Frances activities in connection with an Italian drive for concessions from France, the newspapers continued their campaign of warning to French people against dangers
 Threat To Britain
 The newspaper Oeuvre asserted that Mussolini was preparing to use the threat of a Moslem uprising against Great Britain in event Prime Minister Neville Chamber lain showed readiness to support France against Italian demands.
 Denials which were believed to be inspired were published regarding yesterdays reports that Italian troops were massing on the French Somaliland frontier, that Premier
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ANTHONY EDEN IN
 LINE FOR CABINET
May Be Named as Foreign Minister If Chamberlain
 Fails With Italy
BY WALLACE CARROLL United Press Staff Correspondent


 United Press Staff Correspondent
 London, Dec. 28.-UP)-Anthony Eden may be reinstated as foreign minister of Great Britain if Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain fails to make progress in diplomatic ne- gotiations with Benito Mussolini of Italy next month, it was reported today. Particularly because of the new Italian campaign against France, a belief was growing in well informed quarters here that the Chamberlain -MusSolini confer ence, was bound to fail. It was pre- diced that the result would be Bri- tish public dissatisfaction which would force Chamberlain to take stronger line against Italy and Germany, and to put even more en- ergy into his rearmament program.
 Reconstruct Cabinet
 A reconstruction of the cabinet soon after the Rome conference was regarded as increasingly pertain For some weeks, it has been under stood that Eden would be offered g portfolio when the cabinet is recog. nized. Hitherto it had been taker for gfranted that he would be of. fered one of the defense ministries Today, it was said there was { chance that he might be offered tn, foreign secretaryship as a crysta clear sign of an altered British policy.
 In some quarters, it was predict ed with increasing conviction tha when the cabinet is reformed, i may be made one of national unity with leade.s of the Liberal ans 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
SECOND WAVE OF
 GOLD IS COMING
Sweeping Down From Arctic Circle; First One
 Holds Entire Nation
fBy United Press)

U. s. Weather Forecaster J. R.. Lloyd at Chicago warned today that a second cold wave was sweeping down from the Arctic circle while the first wave held almost the en- tire nation east of the Rocky Moun- tains in its grip. Fringe of the new wave reached Montana and Lloyd said by tomorrow night it would blanket the plains states and the Missouri Valley. Temperatures in the central states crept upward from zero and the cold reached the Atlantic seaboard where thermome- ters dropped to 20 above zero. Lloyd said the cold lost some of its sever ity as it moved eastward and re- ported minimum temperatures at 20 degrees along the Maine coast and at New York and at p degrees for Boston.
 Next Cold Less Severe
 The second cold wave will be less extensive and promises to bring
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
FRANCO ARMIES
 WIN OFFENSIVE
First Drive Successful in Every Way-Ready to
 Open New Smash
By HARRISON LA ROCHE United Press Staff Correspondent

'
 Hendaye, French-Spanish From tier, Dec. 28. (UP)-The first phase of Generalissimo Francisco Franco s lend the war" offensive was com- pleted today and he prepared the second drive to change the map of Catalonia"
 Insurgent dispatches claimed con- tinued successes along a 60-mile front which gradually was shaping into a huge triangle. The apex was aimed almost directly at the Loyal ist capital, Barcelona, and it was designed to cut Catalonia into halves.
 AS the triangle began to take shape, it appeared that the walled town of Cervera, almost in the heart of Catalonia was Franco's immediate objective.
 Sweeps Over Mountains
 The northern wing of the insur- gent army of 300,000 swept across the Montsech mountain range southeast of Tremp, captured the villages of Abs de Balaguer anC Masana, and prespared to attack Artesa de Segre, the so-called gate way of Catalonia. Crack NavareSe and Galicians pushed across snow swept 5,O00-foot mountain peaks to- ward the key communications point to the governments entire centra front.
 Francos southern wing was re- ported only 30 miles from Tarra- fiona, on the Mediterranean coast 54 miles south of Barcelona, but headed northward to join the north. ern wing, probably at Cervera.
 The object of the drive apparently was to cut of large slice of Cata. lonian territory in scissors move ment and then press eastward to- ward the coast. AS the scissors be- (CoOtinOed 0n Pace 0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28

Healey that reappointment awaits all of the appointive officers now part of the probate court personnel. As judge, following his formal induction to office, Judge Healey will re-appoint John J. Howard. veteran of more than 9 years serv- ice in the probate court, as clerk of the court.
 Miss Marguerite M. Fahy, long- time assistant clerk, will be reap poir.ted ana so will Attorney Edward Slavir, both as assistant clerks. Miss Noreen Burke will remain in the of flee in her present capacity as Stenographer.
 Elected in November
 Attorney Healey was elected judge of probate as the Democratic candi- date in the November election fol- low.ng the announcement by Judge Slavin that the latter would not be a candidate because his retirement age would be reached in the mid de of a successive term, in the event of his reelection.
 % Years For Judge SlaviR
 Judge Slavin has served ss probate court judge continuously for the past 30 years with the exception of
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U. 5. DELEGATION
 TOLIMA SAILING
Secretary Hull Is We'll Pleased, Though Not All
 Sought Is Obtained
By HOBART c. MoNTEE


 Limited Press Staff Correspondent
 Lima, Peru, Dec. 2S.-(UP)-The United States delegation to the eighth Pan-American Conference sailed for home today with plans for strengthening the declaration of American solidarity against foreign political or military interference.
 The accord unanimously adopted by the conference after long negotia- tions to reconcile conflicting views was viewed as highly satisfactory to U. s. Secretary of State Cordell Hull.
 But it was admitted in final con- versations before the departure of the delegations that work must be continued in the future to strength en the agreement and to add con- crete achievements to the moral declaration of unity adopted by the 2l American nations at the confer ence. The Brazilian and Chilean delegations in particular joined with
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
Present Probate Judge Slavin To End T erm Jan. 4th
Judge=EIect HeaIey Will Keep in Office Clerk John Howard, Assist Clerks Marguerite M. Fahey,
 Attorney Edward Slavin

Judge Dennis J. Savin, veteran of more than a of service to Waterbury and Waterburans official act at o'clock Wednesday morning, January 4, far as the probate court of Waterbury is concerned JudgeEect Patrick Heaey will be into office as judge of probate by Judge Savn at that time Sim
 today came the announcement bv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
Another Panel May Be Called, Before Two Seats Are Filled; Last Panel
 Has Only 48 Left
BY JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff RepOrter)

Twenty-two veniremen disqualified from serVlct the Waterbury conspiracy trial jury this morning after questioning in superior court by counsel for state and defense The trial entered it's fifth week and 18th day today with two jurors still needed to complete the panel
 of 12 which will hear and decide the fate of 9 charged with conspiracy to defraud the city of million dollars Possibility that another = the ffth-panel of venremen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. 2S- CUP EsoN| ernment expenses and receipts fU| the current fiscal year through DeN 23rd, compared with a year ago. This Year Expenses Lasf yE&| $4,3S3, 1S4,S21.S3 $S,615,S95 447 M
 Receipts $2,SS5,2s2,SoS,S1 ss.115.6s7.2ss. \
 Gross Deficit $1,4s7, 7,e52,o15.o2 $500. .1ss. za .o|
 Net Deficit $1,47s,ss4,4ss.o2 s4s2. .227. .2Ss. q
 Cash Balance ss.1ss,os5. .ss2.4s ss,O1s. .le2. 2os q
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The Weather

Fair, Colder Tonight; Thursday Cloudy, Snow Fun weather Report Page 3
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Evening star., 1938-03-12
.PAR|SB|DSL0NDON
BACK CZECH FRONT
French Foreign Office Is
Using Austrian Crisis
as Ally Lever.

BACKGROUND
Last Sacred Union cabinet,
formed August rs, 1914. Das headed
By Rene Viridni. 1t included
Aristide BRAND, Alexandra Mil
lerand and CASTOR Doumergue.
Only member of that government,
nhich lasted until August 10, 1915,
actiue in politics no1r is Albert Snr-
rdut.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
ment," said Chairman Pittman of the
Foreign Relations Committee.

ment," said Chairman Pittman of the
Foreign Relations Committee.
Borah Doubts General War.
Senator Boran, Republican, Of
Idaho, ranking minority member of the
committee. asserted that he did not
believe what they are doing today will
result in any general war"
From Senator Johnson, Republican,
OF California, author of the act for
bidding loans to war debt defaulters,
came the terse comment: 1T looks
like they Germany have won."
Norris Fearful of Conflict.
Senator Norris. independent, of
Nebraska commented to reporters that
the developments in Austria make
you think there might be a war over
there"
Mr.. Norris said the philosophy
among many nations now seems to be
that IF we can take you and you
can't stop us, we will do it,"
Representative Brewster, Repub-
hcan. of Maine expressed belief the
developments in Austria we're not at
all likely to lead to a general European
war. Even II they did, he declared.
there is absolutely no reason why the
United States should be involved"
Evening star., 1938-03-12

Taking a grave view of the Euro
pean crisis, Socialist Leon Blum at
tempted to rally all parties to support
national union government-first
such emergency government since the
World War-to replace Camille Chau-
temps resigned cabinet
The national union of 1914 was made
to win the war" the Premier designate
told meeting of Socialist Deputies.
"One must be formed now to save the
peace"
The National Council of the So
cialist party gave Blum a huge vote
OF confidence to continue attempts
to form broad government The
delegates voted after the PREMIER
designate told them his plans to in
clude Communists had been upset"
by Austrian events.
Referring to the Radical Socialists
who were reticent about participating
with the Communists, Blum said the
time had come to appeal to all French
men. perhaps with the exception of
those who hold themselves outside the
national community conspiring against
republican institutions and becoming
agents of foreign powers"
Evening star., 1938-03-12
OF CRISIS
ON i. S. DISCUSSED
Invasion Of Austria Likely
to Speed Passage of Navy
Expansion Bill.
BY JAMES T. WILLIAMS. JR.


Germany's invasion Of Austria. in
the opinion Of high authorities here In
position to evaluate the situation
from an American point of view. Is
bound to influence the course of Amer
ican defense and foreign policy in this
wise:
l. 1t will speed up the passage.
through both houses of the Congress,
OF the naval expansion bill recently
reported from the House Committee on
Naval Affairs, and other defense legis-
latlon pending in the Senate or the
House and make votes for the measure
in both houses.
2. II will reinforce the firm resolve
OF the American Government not to
become entangled in the European
quarrel which Germany's occupation of
Austria is provoking. This does not
mean, it is explained, that the refusal
OF the United States to intervene in
the German-Austrian dispute is to be
regarded as evidence of American In
difference to the moral aspects of the
problem.
3. Germany's coercion of Austria Is
expected to increase the efforts of the
United States to strengthen the ties
that bind the republics of the Western
World against the day when some
desperado government across one of
the two great oceans. or a group of
them. may be tempted to inflict upon
an American republic the scourge to
which Austria has just been subjected
by Germany
4. And last, but not least, Ger
many's latest aggression, it is predict
ed. will reinforce the determination of
Secretary Hull to persist in his effort
to bring about the lowering of trade
barriers wherever this can be done
without injuring American producers
and with good prospect of increasing
the volume of world trade.
Several Senator's are already obtain
ing from the Department of State
salient facts with which to inform
their speeches when the naval expan-
sion debate starts.
Copyright, 1898. byu Chicago Daily
News 1nc)
Evening star., 1938-03-12
DEALS IN CHINESE
LAND HIT BY JAPAN
Territorial Rights Question
Is Raised by Warning
Against Transfers.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI. March 12.-Japanese
military authorities again today raised
the controversial question Of foreign
territorial rights in China.
Claiming Jurisdiction over all per-
sons in Chinese territory under Japa-
nese occupation, the army issued
warning against the transfer of Chi
nese-owned property to foreigners.
Army authorities said such transfers
interfered with operations Of Japanese
armed forces and would be punished
to the full severity Of military Codes"
including death, Imprisonment and
deportation.
Chinese guerrilla troops armed with
rifles battled Japanese gunboat to-
day at Hohsien, in the Yangtze River
area where the United States gunboat
PaEay was bombed and sunk.
The Japanese said they were vic
torious over 700 guerrillas and cap
tured 20 junks loaded with 10000
bags of salt
Hoku Crossing Denied.
In Central China, the japanese we're
reported spreading westward into
Shensi Province, a Communist strong
hold, after having crossed the Yellow
River at Hoku. Chinese dispatches
denied such a crossing had been ef-
fecteu.
The japanese reports indicated they
planned to repeat the tactics they
used in Shansi Province, establishing
bases inside the ancient wall to in
sure against flank attacks and then
driving southwark
The fighting was said to be going on
IN severe cold weather. The terrain
in that region is rough and sparsely
settled and swept by wind in winter.
The province has no railroads run
ming north and south and few high
ways. The first important village in
North Shensi is Shenmu, about so
miles from the northern end OF the
province.
Chinese Claim Gains.
Meanwhile, continued Chinese guer-
rilla activity in conquered areas of
Shansi and Shantung Provinces in
hicted heavy casualties on Japanese
garrisons and threatened japanese
communication and supply lines.
Chinese reported they had recap
tured Hotsin, on the north bank of
the Fen River, IS miles north of the
Japanese advance lines at the big
bend" of the Yellow River and we're
massing troops to cut the Shansi Rail-
way, main supply line for japanese
troops on that front.
They also asserted they had recap
tured Kokow, in Southeastern Shan
tung Province, killing 1000 japanese.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

uniforms and sign saying "office Of
the leader was erected at the head
quarters Of the Fatherland Front. still
technically the only legal Austrian po-
litical party.
Two Nom Nazis In Cabinet.
While Nazification of the govern
ment was complete with only two non-
Nazis in the cabinet of Seysz- Inquart,
intimate political advisers of the new
chancellor said there would be no
formal "anschluss" or union with
Germany
The pronounced Nazi character Of
Seysz-Inquart's cabinet was clearly
apparent.
Foreign Minister Wilhelm Wolf for
all his life has been an exponent Of
German Austrian corporation.
Minister of Justice Franz Hueber
is brother-in-la of Germany's No.
2 man. Field Marshal ,Goering. He
long had considered himself Nazi, but
as An Austrian citizen, did not wish
to embarrass Goering by political ac-
tivity.
The justice ministry is important
because of its influence over the courts.
Schools Head Nazi Since 1884.
The minister of education. Oswald
Menghin. is Vienna University pro-
fessor who has been counted a Nazi
since 1884. The minister of social
welfare. Hugo Jury. in Schuschnigg' S
days was counted a Radical Nazi.
The minister of agriculture, Anton
Reinthaler. an engineer and univer-
sity professor, was a Nazi even before
1884.
The minister of commerce, Hans
Fischboek. is called "Austrias Goer-
ing" and his mission is to find place
for Austria in German economic plans.
Minister Rudolf Neumayer of FL
nance is regarded as an expert in his
field and not politician. Police Presi-
dent Michael Skuby remained as state
secretary in Seysz-1nquart's interior
department.
Catholics Concerned.
One of the most deeply concerned
men in Austria was Archbishop Theo-
dore Cardinal 1nnitzer. who told the
Associated Press the Catholic church
here probably faces serious days.
Il thank God this government
change has been brought about with
out bloodshed." he said. THE church
faces a serious task and the important
thing is that We preserve our nerve.
One of our missions remaining is a
determined fight against Commu-
nism"
The monarchist leader, Baron
Friedrich r. Won Wiesner, was per-
picked. He did not know what would
happen to his campaign to make
Archduke Otto Emperor OF Austria.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
M0T0RIST is INJURED
IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

John H. O'Connor, 35. of 1905
Staples street NE. suffered severe
head injuries when his automobile
and taxicab collided near Florida
avenue and First street NV. early to-
day. He was taken to Casualty Hos
pital, where his condition was not
determined Immediately.
Madeline Tabhs, so, colored. 919
Golden street NV, was treated at
Providence Hospital for a broken leg
and possible internal injuries received
when struck by an automobile in the
500 block of Fourth street SW. last
night.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
PrOchnik
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nesday. He had nothing to say about
results of the current development in
his homeland.
Prochnik Career Diplomat.
Minister Prochnik, stationed here
since 1925, is married to an American
woman, the former Miss Gretchen
James, and two of his four children
married Americans. His second daugh-
ter, Valerie, is now Mrs. Jean de ST.
bour, 3701 Massachusetts avenue NV.
A son. Edgar, jr.. and another daugh-
ter, Patricia, live at the Legation.
The eldest daughter, Mrs. Frances
Spalding, lives in Switzerland.
Mr.. Prochnik is career diplomat,
whose tenure of Office is unaffected by
political events
State Department officials pointed
out that so far there was no indica-
ton Of anything beyond an internal
change in the government of Austria
to give control to the Nazis, and that
1t was this country's policy to keep
hands OF European political changes.
No question of recognition of the new
government was likely.
The United States has followed this
policy Of steering clear Of European
political troubles since the World War.
Any possible action for direct an
nexation Of Austria by Germany, how
ever, might make it necessary for this
Government to take definite stand,
observers believed.
Keeps In Touch With President.
In the meantime, Secretary Hull
said that although he discussed the
general European situation with Presi-
dent Roosevelt during the last few
days there had been no particular
conference on development of a policy
beyond merely taking note of what is
going on. He said he was keeping in
touch with the President, but had no
further conferences scheduled.
The United States is represented in
Vienna at present by Consul General
John G. Wiley.
Foreign affairs experts in the Sen
ate expressed the opinion there was
little likelihood the movement of Ger
man troops into Austria would cause
war.
"Ths report wbuld indicate that
italy Is not in opposition to the move.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
new STAMP.PAD INK
It Remains Wet Until Used on
Paper, Then Dries Fast.

Stamp-pad ink which remains wet
indefinitely in the pad but which dries
at once on paper has been developed
oy G, E. Waters, Bureau of Stand
ards chemist.
A. stamp pad, filled with the ink
has been in steady use for three
months with one reinking, in spite
OF the fact that the pad box has been
left open nearly all the time. In spite
OF this persistent wetness in the pad,
the ink, once stamped on paper, dries
so fast that there is little or no blur
ring of the impressions when they
are rubbed with the finger immedi-
ately after they are made, it was re-.
ported.