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The Washington times., 1938-09-28
DENY BENES
HAS RESIGNED

LONDON, Sept. 20 0.N.SD.-
The Czech legation here today
denied reports that President
Eduard Benes had resigned.
At 6:14 p. m. (12:14 p. m. E.
S. IT,, the legation said it had
talked to Prague by telephone
ten minutes ago" and that there
was no change in the situation
at that time.
simultaneously, VirginiO Gay
da, Italian foreign office mouth
piece, writing in the GiOrnaIe
dItalia Of Rome, urged Benes to
resign as a means Of averting
war.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
It's Good
News to
F.D.R.
By ROBERT G. NIXON

(I.N.S.) Chancellor Hitler's
proposal for a four-power con-
ference at Munich tomorrow
was hailed by the White House
and State Department today
as offering "the greatest hope"
for averting war in Europe.
At the White House it was
said that whether or not this
was a direct result of the Presi-
dents appeal the White House.
does not know, but neverthe-
less this development is most
encouraging and offers the
greatest hope"
Second Peace Plea
The state Department received
the news with evident satisfaction,
but M comment was Immediately
forthcoming.
Mr.. Rooseve!t's second plea for
q peaceful settlement, dispatched
to Hitler last night, will probably
be the final step by this Govern.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
COMMONS SEES
GENERAL PARLEY

LONDON, Sept. 2S Q.N.S.).
Belief Immediately spread in
the House of Commons lob
bies late today that tOmOr-
rows conference at Munich
is likely to develop into a
general European peace meet
ing, at which all present is
sues, including the conflict
in Spain and the colonial
problem, will be discussed if
not settled.
The probable isolation Of
Soviet Russia from these de-
liberatiOns appeared to point
to development of a four
power bloc without the Rus
slams, with whom Hitler has
fIatIy refused to negotiate.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
:ANTI-WAR BILLS
PLASTER PARIS

PARIS, Sept. 2S N.N.SD.
RighteSt politicians plastered
the streets with anti-war pos
terS today.
PrOcIamatiOnS signed by
former Pre- mier Pierre
Etienne Flandin read:
people of Paris, you are
being misled!
"I would rather be aSSas-
sinated than allow my cOun-
try to be aSSasSinated. In
event of war, more than a
million of us would be killed."
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
MUNICH PARLEY
BOOSTS POUND

LONDON, Sept. 20 QNS).
The pound sterling advanced on
the London exchange today with
announcement of tomorrow's four
power conference in Munich.
Sterling gained 10 cents as COM
pared to the dollar, being quoted
at SAT-.
The announcement came too
late to affect regular market trad.
ing, but curb prices scared 3 to 8
points.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Reich HNItS
Ships; Traps
Americans

B ERLIN, Sept. 2S
N.N.S.). h e North
German Lloyd Line to-
day announced that the
liner Europa, uUhich left
Channel ports yester-
day for the United
States, has been re-
called to Bremen. Hum
dreds Of Americans
lOQiting for the liner at
Southampton, England,
IUere compelled to re-
turn to London.
Meanwhile German
shipping companies is
sued orders against any
more Uessels Leaving
Reich ports and it lOas
reported that all pas
senger liners were re-
called.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
League Delegates
To Remain in Geneva

GENEVA, Sept. % Q.N.SD.
Russian and British and French
delegates to the League of Nations
were asked today to remain here
until Sunday although the as
sembly meeting ends on Friday.
The three delegations are work
ing in complete accord.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
F. D. R. To Go Slow
On Building DirigibIe

Q.N.S) The Navy Department
may continue without a dirigible,
President Roosevelt indicated to-
day, Mr.. Roosevelt said it would
be weeks before consideration
would be given to construction of
the lighter-than-air craft, which
Congress appropriated $4,000, 900
despite adverse budget recon-
mendationS.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
BULLETINS

stressing the Importance of tomorrow's peace par
ley in Munich Premier Edouard Daladier of France
this afternoon cancelled worldwide broadcast on the
international situation.
In brief radio statement heard in the United States
this afternoon he explained that he had planned to
express the views of France the CzechGe stua-
ton but felt he could not speak in view of tomorrows
conference.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
French Ships Quit
Manila Hurried|y

MANILA, Philippine Islands.
Sept. 28-Crews and officers of
two French cruisers and two sub
marines hurried aboard on short
notice and the ships sailed yester-
day for French Indo-C China. can.
ceiling plans to remain here until
October 8.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
President Given
Credit at Geneva

GENEVA, Sept. 20 (I.N.S).
The initiative of President
Roosevelt in appealing for
European peace was credited
by League of Nations circles
today for tOmOrrOw'S four
power conference In Munich.
League SpOkesmen were ex-
tremeIy enthusiastic over the
outlook.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Treasury Condition

Q.N.S). Treasury balance, Sep
tember 26: $3.052.374,O11.98; Inter
n al evenue, $4,931,340.46;
Customs receipts, $24, ,495, ,907 .97;
receipts, 81, ,475,659.734; expendi
lures, $2,129.30S,131.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

On completion of the speech
Parliament adjourned until
Monday. There was a moment
of strained, incredulous silence,
and the house then broke into
a bedlam.
Members jumped to their feet
and leaped upon the red-leather
benches of the house, shouting
and screaming like madmen.
Papers were thrown into the air,
clothes dishevelled in the unpre-
cedented, joyous confusion.
NeWs Handed Him
Chamberlain's theatrical pres
entation of the most electrifying
news Britain and the world has
received in years was not entirely
planned.
While he was in the midst of his
Continued on Page 2, Col. u
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Nazi General Staff
Reported in Revolt
Is Soldiers Run1ored Shot for Front
Line Rebellion

Rumors of a sharp clash between the Naz party and
the German General Staff and reports of outbreaks and
revolt in Germany circulated through Europe today,
possibly explaining why the German invasion Of Czecho
sovakia scheduled for o'clock this morning wash
ington timel failed to materialize.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Naval Plans Stolen
BY Nazis, Probe Told
Spies Holding Key Positions in Yards,
Former Storm Trooper Says

tINS) John c. Metcafe investigator for the Dies COM
mttee unAmerican activities testified today that Na
slipped into United States Navy Yards and obtained
plans construction of the latest type battleshps
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

ROME Sept % (INS)-The British consul general to-
day unoffcy advised British residents in Italy to leave
the country quickly as possible.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
NeWs Handed Him
Assigned to Trial Runs
BULLETINS
MINORITIEs OPPOSE FRENCH MOBILIZATIoN

PARIS Sept % (INS)-A demand that the French gov
ernment refrain from ordering general mobilization without
parliamentary approval served upon Premier Dalader by
minority groups today.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

ment. It was stated at the White
House today.
It was disclosed that Mr.. Roose-
welt dtafted the momentous mes
sage to the German chancellor
after a thorough canvass of news
bulletins and State Department
reports indicating that Germany
was considering mobilization 48
hours in advance of the Saturday
deadline.
To Remain Here
The President, it is understood,
has no intention of going to
Europe as a mediator.
Despite White House optimism,
some high Government officials
have not dismissed the possibility
Of war. Official Washington is
meanwhile awaiting Hitler's reply
to the Presidents second peace
message.
The President stepped into the
Continued on Page 4, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
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The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Fuehrer Holds Up
Mobilization
"a Hours
BY KINGSBURY SMITH

LONDON, Sept. % I.N.s).-In dra-
matte and totally unexpected move for peace
in a modified world Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hit
ler today invited Great Britain, France and
Italy to participate in four power conference
in Munich tomorrow morning
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain Of
Britain, Premier Edouard Daladier of France
and Premier Benito Mussolini of Italy
instantly accepted the invitation
The meeting will start at 3 p m. 70 a. m. E. s. IT,
The four powers invited to Munich through the
efforts of Premier Musscn who brought personal pres
to bear the Fuehrer at the urgent behest Of
Chamberlain.
Chamberlain announced the Fuehrers welcome ges-
of peace at the end of long and doefu exposition
the European crisis before the House of Commons
Mobilization Delayed
He revealed at the time that Hitler has promised
to withhold mobilization of the German armies for "a
hours.
Chamberlain &c. quiet and reserved staged his dramatic
announcement in manner worthy of the stage.
He finished his Speech told how Hitler had expressed him
self willing to risk for the Sudetenand described in
added amidst tense silence:
II have something else to tell the house now.
Herr Hitler has promised to withhold mobilization for "a
hours and has invited M Daader Sgnor Musolni and my
self to meet him in Munich tomorrow morning.
I shall go and see what can do as last effort"
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
JAPAN GIVES HITLER MORAL" SUPPORT

LONDON, Sept % (INs)-Certain interested powers"
of European war it was stated in Reuter- dispatch from
Tokyo today Japan understood have reafrmed her
moral support of the Rome Berlin axis the message said
GENERAL MOBILIZATION IN HUNGARY REPORTED
LONDON, Sept % GNs.).-A Reuter- dispatch from Bel
grade Jugosavia stated today that Hungary has begun
era OF its military forces The Hungarian ega
tion here denied the report.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

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The Washington times., 1938-09-28

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The Washington times., 1938-09-28

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-15
WALTZ CONTEST
BEGINS SUNDAY
Nal Hallett to Offer Trophy
to Hamilton Park
Champions

Waterbury's outstanding waltz
couples will have their innings be-
ginning tomorrow night and con-
tinuing for the following two Sun
day nights at the Hamilton Park
pavilion. The occasions will be the
staging Of three elimination con-
tests In conjunction with Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer's national Great
Waltz" contest to be held In New
York city In December.
In the first elimination event To-.
morrow night Nal Hallett, famous
orchestra maestro. will present his
own trophy TO the couple adjudged
the best walters on the floor. Each
Sunday night, October 10, 20 and 80,
the winning couples will be pre-
scented with beautiful silver trophies
as well as qualifying for the finals
Of the city championships TO be held
on the stage Of the Loew Poll thea
ter next month. The runners-up
will also be entitled TO the right TO
compete for the grand cash awards.
The winner tomorrow night will re-
ceive the Nal Hallett tophy. The
following week, 1t will be the Jan
savitt trophy, and on the third Sum
day, the trophy donased by Gem
Miller. 3
The contest Is open 10 every pa
tron Of the Hamilton Park pavilion
and there will be no entry fee OF
any kind. There's fame and for.
tune awaiting every contestant.
Dancing 10 the music Of Nal Hal
lett and his great orchestra gets
underway ct $50 tomorrow night
and continues until ! O. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-15

get the record flies into the back
compartment Of the coupe in one
trip. Thanks q lot, fellah," said
TAFT. "I'd like TO give you AM
other l0-spot, but haven't seen
'em In pairs lately" -
"That's okay. I'd do anything
that would help the girl who mar.
ried Lud Dombey. II she was all
right with him, she's all right with
me-"
As TAFT drove away, he thought;
Maybe I ought to remember that.
The kid might come in handy"
The records he took immediate
" TO headquarters, and when Fee
ley saw him staggering In with
them the Trishman was OPEN
mouthed. whats all this?" he de-
handed.
well" said TAFT, "T'm the new
manager Of the Lud Dombey's band,
and I've Just taken over the rec
ords from Harris Rogers. 1t was
little task, but / think maybe
there'll be something In these that
Rogers didn't tell you. And say,
Dannie, thanks for being easy on
Myrna."
Easy on her?" roared Feeley.
who said I was easy on her?
Don't ever get that idea. Shut
that door, and let's get into some
Of this stuff. I doubt II 1t helps
us a damned bit, but I'm getting
jittery."
The two peeled Off their coats
and began going through the rec
ords Of The Swingateers. It was
conglomerate story that they
told - the story Of O small-town
musician who grew to be the mas
ter Of swing. The kid who didn't
have the price Of meal but
whose flower bill, when he got to
be Ludden Dombey, was
Look at this now, will your"
Dannie Feeley said. 1.-TWO hun
bred and ten dollars for flowers
In the month Of May, 1887. And
they all went to the same woman.
We better see her"
Ito BE Continued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-15
JUNIOR STAMP CLUB
ANNOUNCES MEETING

Starting on Monday October II
the junior Pioneer Stamp club will
hold It's meetings In Room l04 at
Crosby high school. The club has
been granted permission by the
board OF education TO use this room
In the school while night school Is
In effect. The meetings In order
to comply with the night sessions,
will be held from TOO until 900
every Monday night The club will
now have the facilities 10 give TO
It's members the educational adj
vantages OF stamp collecting. This
has been the object Of the club for
three years and now has the chance
10 broaden It's feid. Heretofor the
club has held It's meetings at the
home OF their advisor. George
Frisb!e at s2i North Main street.
Anyone who u above the age Of u
Is cordially invited 10 attend the
meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-15
lHunbied 6ritoin
In Naval Battle

OWE have met the enemy and
w they are ours. Two ships,
two briss, one schooner and one
sloop."
Thus, on Sept. 10. laS years ago,
did young oliver. Hazard Perry.
commander Of the Great Lakes
feet OF the infant United States
Navy, laconlcally announce 10 the
world his victory over the English
In the battle Of Lake Erie.
During the war OF 1912. Perry
was ordered TO build q feet at
Presque Isle. now Erie, Pa, TO
check the British threat Of In.
vasion from the north. With nine
ships, he sailed against the larger
and stronger British feet. His own
flagship, Lawrence, was disabled
In the battle, 80 he abandoned II
for the Niagara, and soon forced
the enemy TO surrender.
Although Perry had opened the
way, the Americans were unable
70 invade Canada. His victory,
however, remains one OF the
greatest traditions OF the Navy.
Congress rewarded Perry by ad-
vancing him TO the rank OF cap
tain and gave him a gold medal.
In i8i5.i6 Perry commanded the
Java" In the Mediterranean ex-
petition. He died Of yellow fever
at Port OF Spain. Trinidad, Aug.
-. 1919, at the age Of 81.
Perry Is shown on the 90.cent
U. S. postage stamp. enlarged,
above, OF the issue OF 1870. The
ropes. anchors and stars included
In It's design commemorate his
achievement on Lake Erie.
Copyright. WAS. HEA Service. inr,J
muH na alaal nl1a4a IlHaHH 80 nar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-15

Mr.. Rogers: This Is to notify you
that I am relieving you OF your
duties as manager Of the band.
herewith Is two weeks advance
salary in lieu Of notice. Please
turn over your complete records
TO Mr. Robert TAFT. Very truly
yours--Myrna Dombey.
AS he read the name, the boys
voice changed That's the dame
who married the tom Of the swing
cats--the night he was bumped on
Boy, It was q shame, killing that
guy. Nobody could give 1t out like
him. When he was In the groove, he
was strictly ding-dong, that guy"
II gather" mentioned TAFT, that
you're O swing fan"
The young man grinned proud
". "I'm q rug cutter and wax
grower, II I do say It myself"
Then to help out Mrs. Dombey
you'll give me q lift here, won't
your" @
The boys voice sank to a whis-
per. Sure. I never liked that
guy, Rogers, anyhow" He stopped,
gazed open mouthed ct Rogers. II
hope he don't come to before !
get out Of here"
"If he does" TAFT promised, "I1l
pretend you Just came up to see
what the racket was"
"You sure you didn't hit him
with anything2 I don't want to
get mixed up In any mess. This
Is a pretty good job"
TAFT laughed. II Just hung some
knuckles on him. He's not In very
good condition. Come on, let's get
busy"
The two OF them were able to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-15
Church Chandelier
Will Be Blessed

A new chandelier ct 81. Mary'S
Russian Greek Orthodox Catholic
church will be blessed ct services
tomorrow morning. Metropolitan
Bislsop Theoophilus will officiate,
assisted by Rev. Peter Dsubay, and
ether clergy. :
the chandelier % the gift Of Fred
Uhcrnega.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-15
cRANluM
CRACKERS

T.he present poet laureate Of Bril-
eain. who recently wrote o Quatrain
% Prime Minister Chamberlain, was
born 50 years before the Russo
Japanese War.
What = his name, now many
isaes Of verse did he write 70 the
prime minister, and when was ne
hornf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-15

Yesterday; Myrns and BOD
agree 70 discharge Rogers from
nsnnaRershlp Of the band In Order
% obtain the records.
Evening star., 1938-07-29
Don't Suffer With
Acid Condition

Mountain Valley Mineral Water. direct
from famous Hot Springs Arkansas, helps
to correct acid condition. Mildly Alkaline.
Works naturally to eliminate harmful tox-
ms from body. Endorsed by physicians for
over 70 years. Phone Met. 1862 for book
let.
Mountain Valley Mineral Water
Met. 1862 14Ob X St. NV
Evening star., 1938-07-29
BARBARA, COUNT
FORMALLYPARTED
Countess Makes Settlement
Only on Son-RetainS
LanCe'S Custody.
By the Associated Press,


LONDON, July 29.-Barbara Hut
ton, heiress to s20,oO0,00O to s40,0O0,-
600 of the Woolworth fortune. for
mally separated today from Count
Court Haugwitz-Reventlow, her sec.
ond titled husband
Under Danish law their deed OF
separation can be changed into di-
vorce after 18 months if both agree
or after IL more months if either OF
them disagrees.
The countess and her estranged hus-
band, whom she accused of threat
ening to make her life three years
of hell with headlines" have decided
ito live apart and separate"
Thus they ended the wrangle which
had carried into dingy Police
Court.
Mutual Understanding.
Their attorneys, in a formal an
nouncement, said the couple had
parted on terms of complete mutual
understanding
The heiress made no settlement on
her husband, they said.
The arrangement provided for them
to share their 2-year-old son Lance
and for him to share in both his
parents estates.
Lance would have absolute right on
her death to share in her estate, the
lawyers announcement said.
AS his fathers son, the chubby child
is heir presumptive to the Danish
family estate of Hardenberg =" and
may one day be the head of we'll
known Danish family"
Count Gets Parental Rights"
The count was granted parental
rights" toward Lance, emitting him to
make certain final decisions affecting
his sons education, religion and career
The deed of separation already has
been signed by both the count and
countess. It is subject to approval by
the Danish minister of justice, but
would be valid both under Danish and
English law.
Thus the Woolworth heiress and the
spruce, dignif1ed Danish nobleman she
married in Reno, New, May IA, 1885
came to the parting of their ways.
Count Valves Rights.
the count waived any rights he
might have had under Danish law to
one-half of the common property of
both parties"
Since the countess may not always
preserve Danish nationality" she de-
clded to settle IAN appropriate sum on
Evening star., 1938-07-29
j. s. WILL AVOID
PROPAGANDA WAR
Cultural Division of State
Department Gives Aims
in Latin America.
Dy the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
A well-informed official described
the administration today as deter
mined to avoid . war Of propaganda
in Latin America against the total
itarian nations Of Europe.
He said the corner stone Of the de-
partment's program for developing
good neighbor" relations would be,
in effect:
The United States, as a government,
will not carry on propaganda in South
America, regardless Of what the Euro
pean nations do there.
The official said the new Cultural
Division Of the State Department., set
up to improve relations with Latin
America, would have two principal
functions:
l. Determination of policies to be
followed toward bringing Uncle Sam
IN closer and friendler contact with
his Spanish cousins to the south.
2. Coordination Of the activities Of
other branches Of the Government and
OF private organizations seeking to
increase the economic, political and
cultural exchanges with Latin America.
1t Will not seek, Of itself, to place
propaganda in South America. In
this respect the State Department is
listening to the advice of its repre-
sentatives in Latin America and trav-
elers who have returned from there.
This advice is that the United
States stands to gain more from
friendly actions toward Latin America
from a continuance of the good
neighbor policy and from a cultiva-
ton Of cultural relations than 1t does
from direct propaganda, whether by
radio. by newspapers, by lecturers
or by subsidizing local activities.
The advice is accompanied by a
warning that propagandizing on the
part OF q government sometimes is
apt to react against that govern
ment instead Of helping its policies.
Officials here believe that on occa-
sions German and Italian propaganda
efforts in Latin America have over
reached themselves. The none too
good relations between Germany and
Brazil, despite all the propaganda
attentions of the former. are a case
in point.
Ofncials believe, moreover, that a
propaganda war is like a military
war-the victors lose along with the
vanquished.
Evening star., 1938-07-29

Poland Is shipping over 100 tons
OF feathers and down to other coun-
tries every month.
Evening star., 1938-07-29
|NSURCENTSO OPEN
EBR0 RIVER DAMS
Nine-Foot Wave of Water
Reported Rolling Down
on LoyaIists.
BACKGROUND

Spanish loydlists launched sur
prise attack Monday across Ebro
Rtper against lines insurgents haze
held for past seperal 1Ueeks since
Catalontan front reached stalemate.
Fighting ,uas reported to hare
reached into Gandesa, insurgent
headquarters. Meanwhile, on far
Destern front, rebels Uere aduanc-
ing against loyalist forces, weak
sned by withdrawals OF troops for
defense OF Valencia.