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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
PARSONS THINKS
 WIFE WAS KILLED

Salinas. Cal. May ll--CUP)-Wl- liam H. Parsons, whose wife, Alice Mcdonnell Parsons, disappeared from their home in New York last June, said today he believed she was killed by her kidnapers.
 Parsons, who came here last Jan nary. said that Mrs. Parsons per sonai effects" were sent to him tive months after his wife's disappear ance.
 He indicated that the return of Mrs. Parsons belongings. "by the persons I had been dealing With," convinced him of her death.
 He declined to specify the articles returned to him. but said that they included clothing, and other arti- cles"
 Parsons is living at a lettuce field ranch house five miles outside of Salinas. With him is a house. keeper, Anna Kupryapova. fnd her 12.year-old son. Mrs. Kupryanoya was the Parsons housekeeper In Long Island at the time of Mrs Parsons disappearance. Parsons has been reported to be engaged to Mrs Kupryanova.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
WARSH|PS RACE
 FOR ANDY PORT
American, British Fighters Hurry-Terrific Battle
 Is Raging There
BY ROBERT BELLAIRE

(Un1ted Press StaH COrrespOndentJ
 Shanghai, May 1l--United States and British warships raced toward Annoy today as Japanese navy au- thorities threatened to ignore fore ign right in their attack on the island port.
 The American gunboat Asheyille arrived at Annoy today, after an all night race up the coast, and was prepared to evacuate the 38 Ameri- cans If necessary. The cruiser Mar blehead was known to be on its way, the destroyer Edsall was re- ported steaming at forced draught down from Tsingtao. and reports from Manila indicated that de- stroyer flotilla might be ordered from there.
 Fighting of ferocious nature was reported proceeding at Annoy. Tokio reported that parts of the city were in flames after merciless Jap anese airplane bombardment.
 BOmbrd Jap Fleet
 Reliable sources at Hong Kong advised the United Press that l2 Chinese war planes, in retalitatory raid. bombarded the Japanese fleet off Sancho island, near Hong Kong seriously damaged one destroyer and shot down one Japanece plane.
 It was indicated that at any houl the situation of foreigners at Amo, might become urgent.
 Japanese naval authorities an |
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
MAUDE ADAMS REFUSED

Hollywood, May il-(UP)-Maude Adams, former stage actress, was reported today to have asked more salary for movie debut than Selz- nick International studio was will ing to pay.
 The studio said 1t was virtually certain" that she would not appear in the picture "The Young Of Heart" Negotiations had been un- derway for several weeks to sign her for the elderly role Of Ellen Fortune,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Ambassador Kennedy To Face Royal Court
With His Wife, Two Daughters, Five Other American Women They Will Make First Curtsy-No
 Knee Brooches for Kennedy
By JOSEPH w. GREGG, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent )

London, May 1l,-UP)--Joseph Patrick Kennedy, his wife and two daughters, and five other American women will attend the first of this seasons royal courts at Buckingham palace tonight, and the new United States ambassador will not wear the customary knee brooches,
 Mrs. Kennedy will present her daughters, Rosemary, l9 and Kath- leen, IS, to King George and Queen Elizabeth for the first time. Mrs, Kennedy already has met the king and queen, but she will curtsy be- fore them anyhow.
 "ShOrt Pants" Settled
 The ambassador settled the short pants" problem so far as he was concerned by deciding to wear formal evening dress, tail coat, white tie and long trousers. The lord chamberlain's office ruled, however, that all American embassy attaches accompanying Kennedy must wear knee brooches.
 All but one of the American wo- men to be presented are members of the diplomatic and consular colony in Great Britain. On the presenta- ton list besides the Kennedy daugh-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
POSED AS PRIEST
 TO GET CONFESSION

Seattle May l0--(UP)-The Be- attle Methc dist Ministers associa- ton today protested to an officers posing as a priest to obtain confess sion from Mrs. Mary Eleanor Smith for the staying 10 years ago of En- sign James Eugene Bassett Of the navy.
 The confession was made by the 73-year -old woman after Joe Me- Cauley, state patrol officer dressed as a priest. won her friendship and convinced her that she should make peace with her maker" Mrs. Smith sent written statement to state prison authorities accusing her son. Decasto Earl Mayer, of killing Bas- sett.
 The ministers statement was is- sued by the Rev. P. M. Hammond. secretary of the association, It WAS signed by the 30 members of the as- sociation.
 "fet it be clearly understood we are not sorry the confession was ob- tained," the Rev, .ar. Hammond said Tt Is entirely in the way in which t was obtained"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
$50, ,0OO,O ,O00 IS
 VERY NECESSARY

Hartford. Conn. May Ii--UP)-- Public Works Director Robert A, Hurley estimated today that $50.- GOO, GOO would be necessary to take care of new building and place every state institution upon a modern basis.
 The figure was obtained, he said, as result of a survey of all state agencies. It included the capital building program approved by the 1887 Legislature which provided $i4,O00,0 ,000 for construction consid- cred by the governor to be vital at this time.
 Hurley seid that state and federal funds now available totaied $i5,000.- 600. Additional money was expected to be obtained from Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
HAROLD WOLFF IS
 DECLARED GUILTY
Judge McGrath Has De- cided Dispute Between
 Drivers in Accident

Faced with the problem of decid . ing which of two occupants of a car involved in an accident was the driver. Judge John F. McGratb in city court this morning found liar old Wolff, 26, of 27 Johnson street. guilty of reckless driving and driy- ing without 8 license. He fined Wolff $50 and costs on the first count, and $6 and costs on the sec- ond.
 Clifford Jones, 8, of ll2 Savings street, the owner and other occu- pant Of the car, was discharged. He was charged with drunken driv- ing.
 Each man had testified that the other was driving when they col- lided with another automobile oi, Watertown avenue, at Media ave- nue. April 24. Originally Jones was arrested by Motor Patrolmen Ray mond Grady and Ralph Baril. and charged with operating while under the influence.
 Jones swore Out Warrant
 A few days later Jones swore out a warrant against Wolff, declaring that Wolff had been driving. Jones said that Wolff had asked him to take the rap," and that they had
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Charles Summa this afternoon sac he would charge Wilson with man. slaughter.
 He Had Confessed
 Wilson was arrested last Tues day. May 3, by Detective Lieuten- ants Connie Shanahan and Joseph Bendler. He had been questioned previously but freed. However, last week he broke down while being questioned and admitted that he had fired the fatal shot.
 His claim to police was that he took no aim but fired out the win- dow without looking. His only pur- pose, he said. was to frighten away the person who was making dis turbance in the sereet below.
 The detectives recovered the gun at the home of 8 friend of Will sons. Later they found 20 car- tFtdges hidden in. the s-elainansgsSat Wilson's home.
 Edward Jenkins, 35. colored, also of 14 Lafayette street. was arrested subsequently, on charge of ob- structing justice, police claiming that he had made mis-sta tements in an effort to lead them of the track. Jenkins is free on bonds of sl,600. In city court today his case
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Savings G0 To Welfare
 All savings to the city in the seven months duration of the cut will accrue to the welfare depart ment. the communication stipulates. This was the outcome of the execu- tive session of the board of finance last Thursday when Commissioner Major w. Judge, remarking that if the board was to discuss welfare matters, he wanted to have several things to say in an executive ses- sion. This session lasted foY more than two hours.
 The welfare departments appro- priation for this year, target of the controller and of the CIO in sev- eral communications to city boards charging. i'll the first instance, that it would prove inadequate. in the second that special tax levy should be ordered to provide more funds, was set in the fall of last year at $367, ,470. This compared with $374.5l0 for l937. $402,235 for 1886, lessened because of the more favorable business conditions of last summer and early fall.
 Tables Submitted
 Commissioners of the finance board have had several tables sub mitted by Controller Rowland show ing the drain on the department. the most recent figuring that 43 per cent of the 1888 appropriation had been expended.
 The cut of 10 per cent on the wages of approximately 2,000 city employees. teachers. tiremen, police men. is expected to yield about $l00,000 for the seven months re- or enough to assure that the welfare department can con- tinue to care for the present heavy costs imposed by the largest load in history of the city.
 May Ask Waiver
 The communication of the mayor also remarks that "in the event that the remuneration Of any employe shall be fixed by statute or contract. such employe will be requested to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
PRINCIPAL OF
 SCHOOL SUED

Hartford, Conn, May li--(UP)- A Windsor grade school principal was being sued for s2,000 today by 6 l3-year-old pupil for an alleged whipping with a leather strap last December.
 Defendant in the Common Pleas case was Principal Erwin s. Far rington. Chief witness against nm in the opening day of trial before n jury yesterday was John W. Pro- yost, Jr, who allegedly was beaten.
 Photographs Of the boys back were admitted in evidence, Earring ton denied the school whipping, al. iegedly for disobedience. was violent or malicious. as claimed by the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Award For "Drive
 Safely" Poster

New York, May 1l--(UP)- A car speeds blindIy through the night, while over it's rear license plate the skeleton hand of death holds this placard--- FOOL" From 3,026 Drive Safely" posters entered in na- tiOnal contest Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and four other judges today selected the above scene as the $l,000 prize winner. It was painted by Keith Shaw, of New York.
 Roadside enlargements of the winning poster and of the first and second choices will be made available throughout the country. Second prize went to r. 5. Rrunner of Philadelphia; third, to G. F. Beverley of Cambridge. Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
BRAZIL REBELS
 ATTEMPT REVOLT
President Was Compelled to Defend Himself, Fam-
 jIy With Revolver
BY DAVID J. WILSON

NNUPyUBHs, AUooS Dy OHpVcu ItCsnJ
 Rio De Janeiro. May ll-UP) Government forces fought Fascist Rebels in the city streets today and besieged the ministry of marine as President Gegulio Vargas. revolver in hand. defended himself and his family at his presidential palace, Green Shirt Fascists Of the outlawed Intergralista party quietly gathered at the Ministry of Marine, the presi- dents Guanabara palace and the dock yards in the early hours of this morning. Part of the presidential guard joined the revolt, hoping to seize the president.
 Government Learned of Plot
 A moment before the time set for the outbreak the government was warned of the plot and all prepar- tions were made for snajor emer- gency. Dissident navy elements and some marines joined in the revolt, Part Of the palace guard, killing their commander, tried to capture
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May II (UP)--Gov. ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through May 9th. compared with year ago; This Year Expenses Last Year $6.576 ,6O9.6S $6,466,l76,64s.i2
 Receipts $5. .29s,9s s4.22O.se2.s04.ss
 Cross Deficit $l,2a2,226,2l6,7O $2,244,E14,8Ai.90
 Net Deficit $i,223, ,365.7O s2,145.03s,lel.20
 Cash Balance s2,s15.saa,s42.44 si.703.5ls.ss7os
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Mayor 0rAnn0unces Plan
 After Unanimous Vote From Board OfF1nance
Complaints of Controller About Fund Depletion, Demands of Labor Are
 Both Given Answer
OTHER WORKERS HAVE BEEN
 CUTTHROUGHOUT WATERBURY

Wage cut of 10 per cent for all city employees will become effective June 1 by announcement today of Mayor Frank Hayes, acting on a unanimous vote of the board of finance.
 Complaints Are Answered
 Thus answered the complaints of Controller Sherwood L. Rowland about serious depletion of Welfare Department funds, the hand, and the demands o the Brass Workers Union CIO and the affiliated Assoca ton for the Unemployed for special tax levy for welfare purposes, on the other hand.
 Board of Finance Acted
 The Board of Finance Thursday in executive session undertook long consideration of the serious drain on welfare funds through increased demand occasoned by the present slump in business The controller had reported that A per cent of the departments appropriation for 1858 had been utilized during the first four months.
 Mayor Gives His Reason
 Mayor Hayes, in announcing the boards action today, called attention to the fact that when the budget for 1858 made up in the fall of last year. here intima on that the recession in business would attain it's present proportion He added that there are few workers in Waterbury other than city employees who have not suf because of reduced and shorter hours of employ ent This combination of unforeseen circumstances has placed heavy burden on the finances of the city"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
BLACK FLEET TO
 HIT EAST COAST
Phantom Warships Will Make Attack at Mid-
 night; Defense Ready
BY THERON WRIGHT United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

Mitchell Field, N. Y., May II. - CUP) - A phantom Black Fleet" proving off the eastern seacoast ot the United States, will begin tonight at midnight the first theoretical test of Americas aerial defense strength along the Atlantic coast. The larg- est mobilization of fighting planes ever gathered by general head quarters air force, newly organized aerial branch of the military forces. will be sent into action over an area stretching from the Carolinas to New England to beat off the invader. The news of the approach Of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Attempt or Republicans To haugurate Their Ovn
 Grand Jury Meets RebuH
Montgomery Wilson'S HeldMM MahoneyCase
Deputy Coroner Smyth Issues His Finding Today; Staying of Edward J. Mahoney Laid at Door
 of COIOred Man

Montgomery Wilson, 39 colored is held criminally responsible for the staying of Edward Mahoney 22 of IA Lafayette street. in finding handed down today by Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth, Mahoney fatally wounded m April 28 near his home also at IA Lafayette street
 arraigned in city court tomorrow morning Prosecution
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
The Weather

Generally Fair, Cool Tonight, Thursday
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
ARCTIC CRUISE SHIP DENALI IS
 HEADING SOUTH
A Roundtrippers Ma k e Trip to Boring Sea
 and Siberian Coast

The steamer Denali of the Alaska Steamship Company, ending it's last cruise to the Arctic and Siberia, ar rived in Juneau early this morning and is scheduled to sail south at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
 Forty-four roundtrippers aboard made the cruise under Arctic Cere- monies King Ken Cross. Stormy weather marred the Siberian coast visit, but good weather was eX- perienced for the remainder of the trip.
 A long list of passengers was aboard from Nome and few from Dutch Harbor. Three passengers got off in Juneau They were the Rev. B. R. Hubbard Mrs. c. " Luther and Ed Levin.
 At a late hour this afternoon, seventeen passengers had booked for sailing on the steamer Denali, as follows
 To Seattle-H. c. Taylor, Harry Palo, D. J. McRae, Mrs. O. Hunt ley, w. J. Swanson, E. Bugarin, M Thompson, R. Stavseth, A. Menas, F. F. Buckwood, Miss Pat Huntley, Kittie SWetman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
DAYS AID
 INDOOR BALL GAMES

Rainy weather last night, bring ing with it early darkness, were too much for the soft ball game planned for last night and post ponement was made until an eve ming when it is clear and warmer. One of the captains stated this morning that the contests would have to be held in the natatorium before long and it was hoped suf- ficient interest would be taken among the older men as well as the young fellows to provide for a tournament that would enliven the months intervening before basket ball starts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
MISCELLANEOUS
SPECIAL MEETING,
 SALVATION ARMY

A special meeting will be held tonight at the Salvation Army Bar racks on Willoughby Avenue. Adjt Charles Ntwon, and Capt. and Mrs Richard Newton of Rake, will give addresses explaining the progress of the Army at Rake. The public is cordially invited to attend the meet ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
Marine News
Steamer Movements
NORTHBOUND

NOh HboOND
 . Alaska scheduled to arrive at
 10 o'clock tonight. Should . have three days mail aboard
 from the States.
 Northland due Tuesday . SCHEDULED SAILINGS . Aleutian scheduled to sail from . Seattle tomorrow at 10 am. . Princess Louise scheduled to . sail from Vancouver at 9 @ pm. tomorrow. . Denali scheduled to sail from . Seattle Sept. B at 9 am. . Yukon scheduled to sail from . Seattle Sept. IA at 9 am. . North Sea scheduled to sail . from Seattle Sept. 16 at 10 . am. . SOUTHBOIIND SAILINGS ( . Columbia scheduled south Q bound next Monday. . LOCAL SAILINGS . Estebeth scheduled to sail every . . Wednesday at 6 pm. for Sit- . . ka and wayports. . Dart leaves every Wednesday . . at am. for Petersburg, Port . . Alexander, Rake and way . . ports. . . . . c c
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
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DLW.C. TO BEGIN
 SEASONS ACTIVITIES

The first monthly session of the Douglas Island Women's Club ac- tivities for the fall season have been planned for Wednesday eve ming, September IA, to be held in the St. Luke's Parish Hall, 1t was announced this morning. The se- lection of a new president to suc- ceed Mrs. Rose Davis who is at Tanana for the coming winter will have to be made at the meeting and arrangements started for deciding upon the years objectives.
 Hostesses at the first meeting will be Mrs. F. A. J. Gallwas, Mrs Sam Devon and Mrs. Charles Fox
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
CLIPPER TRIP
 IS POSTPONED

The scheduled Friday flight of the Alaska Clipper was delayed "A hours today, and the flight will be made tomorrow, weather permit ting, according to PAA agent Louis Delebecque.
 How much air express is aboard, or if there are any passengers, has not been determined
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
DOROTHY STEARNS-ROFF SCHOOL OF DANCING

Glasses for fall recital now en- rolling Social dancing for beginners Phone Blue 275. 526 5th St. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
Piano Studio Opens

Miss Venetia Feero announces the opening of a Studio for piano and theory at 315 3rd St. on Sept. 6. A Kindergarten for pre-school age children will open on the same date. Please phone Red 119 for appointments. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
Edna June Cantor
 Files Wed Notice

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Sept. g. Edna June Cantor, third daughter of Eddie Cantor, the comedian, has filed notice to wed James Francis McHugh Jr., booking agent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
SALMON SOLD

Three salmon cargoes were un- loaded today and one last night at the Cold Storage. The largest cargo was that of the Elfin, with 45000 pounds. The Tillacum sold 12000, the Tern 1000. Last night the Di- ana sold 5000 pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
g PASSENGERS
 ON NORTHLAND
 FOR THIS PORT

SEATTLE, Seps, 9.-The North land sailed at II o'clock this fore noon for Southeast Alaska ports with B passengers aboard, includ- ing the following for Juneau.
 Miss Naomi Forrest, Mrs. Alice Fitzgerald, Mrs. Theresa Crozier, Patricia Crozier, Robert Forrest, Mrs. Charles Bloxham, Mrs. H. Rea- Der, c. R. Foster, c. L. Paul.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
RUMMAGE SALE

By Martha Society Sept. IA in Northern Light Presbyterian Church basement. Please bring articles there. All donations gladly received.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
FOX SALE

4-ROOM circulating oil heater used three months; baby carriage. 203 3rd St. West after pm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-09
TIDES TOMORROW

High tide-0:58 am, 16.4 feet. Low tide-7:05 am, -04 feet. High tide-1:19 pm, ITO feet. Low tide-7.24 pm, -0.5 feet.
The Washington times., 1938-11-12
Redskins Fit, Ready for Bears
+44++++*4+*
Everu Man Available for Duty TOMORROW

say he is, Samuel will have
ample opportunity to display his
magnetic qualities tomorrow.
With or without Baugh, the
game should draw at least
$4,000. With Baugh-well, per
haps the stadium will be taxed
to the limit.
With Ray FIaherty breaking
a studied silence which had en-
dured throughout his brief but
meteOric coaching career, say
ing, as he did yesterday, the
Redskins would win, the team
looked forward to the game Op-
timiStically despite the mad
grumbling of the Bears, who
threaten to rend the Redskins
from limb to limb.
AS regards the business of
rending the Redskins, the Bears
will have to start from scratch
because the world champions
are unhampered by injuries for
the first time this year. Fla
herty happily announced that
every man would be able to
play, including Andy Farkas,
Jay Turner and Max Krause.
The Washington times., 1938-11-12
NORTH CAROLINA
FACES FORDHAM

NEW YORK, Nov. IL Q.N.S0 .
North Carolina makes its second
appearance of the season in New
York today when it tries to re-
peat against powerful Fordham
the victory it scored over New
York University. The odds are
S to 2 against the Southerners
this time.
Fordham will enter the game
minus three of it's regulars
Jim Hayes, guard; Bill KryWicki
quarterback; and Lou Defillip, cen
ter-who are on the injured list
Despite the loss of these three,
Fordham was expected to win by
at least two touchdoWns.
The Washington times., 1938-11-12
.HOYAS BATTLE.
b Eff 0 RE 10000
BY CHICK KENNY

MORGANTOWN, w. Va, Nov
12.-On the threshold of an unde'
feated campaign, the first in the
institutions long and spectacular
grid history, the Georgetown Uni
versity football team was ready to
meet the West Virginia Noun
taineers in the massive concrete
stadium here.
Georgetown is installed a 6-5 fav-
orite to capture the game, but only
after one of the hardest-fought
battles to be seen here in many
a year. Reports have it that more
than 10000 will be on hand for
the fray. including the entire
Georgetown student body, plus a
heavy turnout of Hoya alumni
from all over the East.
HOLD BRISK WORKOUT
The Georgetown eleven, which
has been quartered at Fairmont,
w. Va, since yesterday morning.
went through a brisk workout here
yesterday afternoon, is expected to
arrive for the battle about half
hour before game time. Fairmont
is 20 miles southwest of here.
The announcement that Jules
Koshlap, sophomore halfback sen
sation of the unbeaten Hoyas,
would not be in the starting line
up today, is severe setback for
the team Koshlap is a passing
star of no mean ability. and his
loss definitely curtails the George
town overhead game. In place Of
the injured Tipping ace, Coach
Jack Hagerty has announced
that Lou Ghecas would start, and
that Joe Mellendeck would look
after the passing chores. Koshlap
is on the sidelineS with an alarm
ing deep-set charleyhorSe.
Victory today will mark the sew
enth straight for Georgetown and
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