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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

wages down, are sore, as can tes- tify since I visited in the homes of some of them. There is an un- derground working class move ment and it is possible to be greeted in Berlin with the clenched-fist salute of Moscow if you get in at the right places. The Jews have been almost completely liquidated, with the most unjust restrictions placed upon those that remain. A Christian profess sor, for instance, now on pen- sion, showed US a letter received from the authorities warning him that his pension would be discon- tinued if he patronized Jewish merchant, doctor or attorney. The Jews are completely segregated, with some of the most distin- guished professional men in the world limited in their practice to members of their own race. And now that the Jews have been put out of business the attempt is being made to enslave the Chris tian Churches, both Catholic and Protestant, as reported last week. There is plenty of opposi- ton to Hitler and his regime. In the summer of 1886, we were told, if an honest election could be held Hitler would have received 30 percent of the vote. In the summer of 1887, these same au- thorities told us, he would have received not more than 60 per- cent of the vote. The other day another German authority pub licly stated that not more than 50 percent of the people of Ger many were for Hitler.
 Unity Essential
 With opposition developing in- side Germany Hitler is getting ready to try to unite his people behind him by plunging them in- to a war of conquest. He is pre- pared for it as far as an army and military equipment is con- cerned. The evidences of this were everywhere, particularly in the youth camps where every thing is done for the future sol- diers of the fatherland. And that is one of the tragedies-youth, as far as we could gather, is fol- lowing Hitler with blind loyal ty. Ask a youth in Germany question and his answer is a quo- tation from one of Hitler's
 speeches - that ends the argu- ment since, to him, it is the final truth.
 In spite of this blind obedience on the part of youth, I do not believe Germany could long wage war. Economically the situation is becoming rapidly worse. People are going without fats; without wheat. These are strong minor ities, kept apart by the ruthless ness of the secret police and the controlled press and radio, who perhaps would come together in opposition to the present regime in the event of war. The regime is built on five falsehoods; the myth of racial supremacy; exclu- sive nationalism; aggressive mil 1tarism; imperialism; organism. One wrong move on the part of Hitler-such war of aggression that would increase the already severe suffering-and his own people would unite to overthrow him.
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tremely difficult. Groups of men and boys were arriving at the border and attempting to cross.
 Border reports said 2,0O0 guards were sent from Barcelona yesterday to increase the border patrol and prevent escape of males of army age, especially youths.
 Other guards were sent to Lerida to arrest and bring back soldiers fleeing from the front. AS fast as they were taken they were put into trucks and moved back to the fight ing lines.
 Invasion Feared
 Barcelona, for the first time since the war began 21 months ago, feared invasion. The people were accusing Premier Juan Negrin and Indalecio Prieto, minister of national defense, of having failed to secure enough planes, artillery and machine guns to hold off the attackers.
 Franco Can't Be Stopped
 Border circles believed that noth- ing could prevent Franco from reaching Tortosa, which is in the Delta of the Ebro, separating Bar celona, the provisional capital, from Madrid and Valencia.
 Tortosa has big well-protected harbor, San Carlos de la Rapita. Franco's aviation could transfer there from their present base on the Island of Majorca and make constant raids on coast cities with out the disadvantage of flying from Majorca to the mainland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
C-MEN, POLICE
 SEEK LEVINE BOY

New Rochelle, N. Y, March 15. -(UP)-G-Men and local police began nationwide search today for 12-year old Peter Levine, kidnapped February "A for $30,O00 ransom.
 Federal and local authorities en- tered the case openly after the boys father, Murray Levine, an- nounced that their activity would not preclude the safety" of the kidnapers in negotiating for ran- som.
 Should the right person make contact with me-" the attorney said, they (police) will allow me a free hand to meet the demands of the kidnapers without interference, and they will not follow me or any go- between"
 Although the way still was open for negotiations, there were no de- velopments.
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committee would be directed to in- quire.
 Norris Bill Unacceptable
 Sen. George w. Norris, Ind, Neb., introduced a Senate resolution for an investigation but it was unac- ceptable to the coalition group be- cause it called for inquiry into whether private power companies have obstructed the IVA and whether any member of the IVA board has worked with the private companies.
 The committee of five men from each house which would be ap- pointed under the new coalition resolution would be given $5O,O0O and instructed as follows:
 Full Investigation
 "1t shall be the duty of the com- mittee to make full and complete investigation of all phases of the ad,rs nistration of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1883, as amended. The committee shall re- port to the Senate and House of Representatives, as soon as practica- ble, the results of it's Investigations, together with such recommenda- lions as 1t deems advisable"
 Sen. Robert J. Bulkley, D., Or, announced he was heartily in favor" of the proposed IVA investi- gation.
 "Dr. Arthur E. Morgan, chairman of the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority. has many friends in Ohio, some of whom have writ ten me asking that his charges be given the full light of day and that he be given every opportunity to make known his grievances" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
FAeAN, ASHTON
 WIN PROMOTION
Catholic Boy Scouts EIe- vated at Review
 Board Monday

Edward Pagan of troop 4, Matta- tuck council, Boy Scouts of Amer ica, was advanced to second class rank at district "C" board of re- view last night at NH Plain church where troop was host. Pagan is a member of St. Thomas troop.
 John Ashton of troop 18, SS. Peter and Paul church, was advanced to first class rank.
 The following boys satisfactorily completed their requirements for the merit badges as follows:
 Arthur Charbonneau of troop 13, Sacred Heart church was awarded merit badges in pioneering and pub lie health; Robert Archambault of troop 18, SS. Peter and Paul church, merit badges in ciVics, machinery, safety and first aid to animals; William O'Neill, troop 18, metal work, handicraft, swimming, first aid; John McKenna, troop Is, book binding, woodwork, pioneering; Will liam Phelan, troop IS, handicraft, public health; George Byrnes, troop 18, athletics, handicraft; John Ash ton, troop Is, woodwork; Thomas Boiano, troop Is, first aid; Gerald Corrigan, firemanship.
 Eugene w. Van c. Lucas. Jr., rep resenting the council committee on scout advancement, presided, assist ed by the Messrs. Lockhardt, Cody, Scout Executive Henry Sandy" Lovett and Mannix and Assistant Donahue.
 Fremont Alderson, chairman of the workers division, reported at the Hotel Elton meeting last evening that $15,600 is the campaign total to date.
 A father and son banquet will be held tonight for Watertown troops in the Congregational parish house.
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again and proceeded to the office of Senator Culhane on Center street. He was still there at noon. Spectators viewed this mornings action of the grand jury as a move to check even further on the records which have been reported missing from the controllers office. Mr. Carroll was questioned by States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis before Special Prosecutor Alcorn entered the probe.
 Reasons for the check of the books during December by Alder man & Shepatin may be the reason for calling MT. Alderman to the stand. His partner, MT. Shepatin, was not at the New Haven office today, but assistants said he was at New London.
 Alderman Carries Papers
 MT. Alderman carried a sheaf of papers, enclosed in a paper folder. No Identification of these papers is possible, but they are undoubtedly reports of the audit conducted into the city's books.
 Before the jury completed today's session, numerous other surprises are expected to be unfolded. Spe- cial Prosecutor Alcorn, upon enter ing the court house this morning was asked, well, can we expect a quiet day" His only answer was T wouldn't say so," but his tone was emphatic.
 James F. Purcell, auditor, has been temporarily excused by the grand jury, Special Prosecutor AL corn said in his o'clock interview
 Joseph Carroll, City Hall janitor will be the first witness this after noon when the jury resumes session after lunch, he said.
 Simon Alderman of the auditing firm Alderman & Shepatin has been excused until tomorrow morning.
 Queried, What about Senator Culhane and the possibility of his subpoena?", his only reply was, q can't say anything about that yet"
 Senator Culhane denied today that he had been served with a subpoena.
 AS an indication of the precau- tions taken with witnesses, The Democrat witnessed the exit made by MT. Alderman from the building. His coat was in the ante-room of the second floor. He was followed downstairs from the jury room by Detective Greer, who then followed him all the way to the door, and clear of newspapermen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
AMERICANS LINE
 UP TOPAY TAXES

Washington, March 15.-CUP)- Nearly 6,00Q,000 men and women from $1,000-a-year clerks to multi millionaires-struggled with income tax problems today in a last min- ute rush to meet the midnight dead line for filing returns for 1897.
 Income taxes paid today repre- sent payment in full or first install ments on last years earnings. Ranging from four per cent to 79 per cent, it was estimated that they would produce approximately $780, 000,900 this month.
 Internala revenue bureau regula- tions require that returns reach the collectors office by midnight to- night. However, the bureau has followed the practice of accepting returns postmarked not later than midnight without imposing a pen altp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
CHURCH RECTOR'S
 FUNERAL TOMORROW

Southington, Conn.,. March IS. (UP)-Funeral services will be held Wednesday for the Rev. Dr. Albert L. Whitaker, 67. Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church. who died late yesterday after short illness.
 Before coming here in 1885, Dr. Whitaker served as rector at Northeast Harbor, Me, and Seal Harbor, Me. He leaves his widow, 8 son and daughter.
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CAPITULATION OFFER

Paris, March 15.-(UP)-The Spanish News Agency GoyalisD, said today it had unconfirmed rumors that the government at Bar celona had sent an offer of cap itulation to the insurgents but that the agency was unable to reach Barcelona by telephone.
 A report from Perpignan said French authorities on the frontier had received information that Bar celona government authorities start ed by automobile for the frontier when the situation became unten- able.
 The director of the newspaper Le
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LARCNEY, NOT SPY PLOT

Newport, R. T., March 15-(UP)-- Severing of a telephone cable be- tween the naval torpedo station and the mainland a month ago was a simple case of larceny and not a sinister "spy plot" it developed to- day. John J. Sullivan, 27, and Ange- 10 Hamos, 20, both of Newport have confessed, police said, that they hacksawed the 2000-foot cable and sold part of it for junk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
SCHOOL HEAD DIES

Danbury, March 15--CUP)- Flu neral services will be held tomorrow for Dr. Nathaniel Selleck, 69, presi- dent of the board of education for 20 years, who died after short ill., ness. Schools will be closed during the day. He leaves his widow and a son.
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STATE COMES TO
 DANBURY'S AID
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Civic organizations thereupon be- gan efforts to call another town meeting-perhaps early next week.
 City authorities opened a drive for collection of back taxes to fi- nance relief.
 A mass meeting was held last night by property owners and tax payers. A Danbury Home Owners Association was formed ito see that public servants fulfill their offices to the best interests of the taxpayers"
 More than 200 needy individuals who came to collect food rations yesterday were refused, and told to come back in two or three days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
MILK PRODUCTION OFF

Boston, March 15-(UP)-Average daily milk production for COW in New England dropped IA per cent last month under a year ago, the New England Crop Reporting service estimated today. The average of 1478 pounds per day, however, was 2.1 per cent above the five-yeal average and IA per cent above Feb ruary.
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SCHOOL HAS POsTOFFICE

Seattle-(UP)-YouAgsterS in the second grade at Ravenna school probably know more about the Uni- ed States mail service than the av- craze adult. They have a real post. office sub-station, recognized by tn government. All mail addresse1 t. the school is delivered by tb children.
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Barcelona TottersA As
 Gen. Franco Attacks
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Temps received direct, confidential information from Barcelona that the government sought terms from Gen. Francisco Franco, insurgent chief, and at the Samet ime asked Franco to send warship to embark 500 to 600 leaders of the Central govern ment who feared execution if the extremist labor elements and an- archists seize power.
 INTEREST ON SPAIN
 London, March 15.-(UP)-Inter- est in London swung sharply from events in Central Europe today to Spain as reports of the advance of the Nationalist forces toward the Catalonia border and the sea poured into newspaper offices.
 The London Evening Standard said, Barcelona hears guns-ref- ugees pour into France" and the Evening News under headlines said sensational turn in Spanish war Franco on way to Barcelona"
 The News said that "Europe's spotlight has shifted to Spain in Sensational fashion today. The Red government defense has suddenly broken and Franco is sweeping for ward irresistably."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

Bristol, March 15--(UP)-George A. Warner. IT, former postmaster, died late yesterday after a long ill., ness. He was postmaster from 1896 to 1916. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.
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HITLER GENIUS OR MAD MAN?

World Speats EwOpes IItoyAdph r!Wher
 -Predi Overthrow Der Fuhrer
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DEMOCRAT-C.O.P.
 GROUP IN DRIVE

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THREE WITNESSES
 CALLED TODAY

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The Washington times., 1938-02-12
"EmiL WiSh'S Book"
By CHARLES McGUIRK

Mrs Irene WISH very blond and lovely in her greendotted
house dress pursed lips for her husbands kiss landed
sort of the edge of her mouth She looked
at her husband with feeling of unease She wondered
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Elmer Wish was sort OF" man
He was sort of blond or sandy
His eyes were sort Of blue and sort
Of vague. His mouth was sort Of
well. it was Just a mouth.
His only decided feature was
his chin. 1t was decidedly weak
He was sort of thin and sort OF
rniddle-height. When Irene kissed
him, she didn't have to reach ur
because they were almost exactly
equal in height.
"S'long," Elmer said vaguely.
Bye" Irene said and tried tc
think Of some housewifely admoni
ton with which to send him away
Looks little like rain. Do you
think you'd better take your um
brella?"
Elmer looked vaguely at her and
then stepped to the window ano
looked up at the sky. There were
clouds but they weren't threaten
ing. 1t was really a fine, clear day
But he appreciated Irene's anxiety
for his comfort. He appreciated
it because he sort of felt a sort Of
something threatening which sort
Of lowered between him and her
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A MAN HUNTER


Irene stared, fascinated, first at
the book and then at the blonde.
The blonde looked predatory. You
could tell she was a man hunter.
You could see it in every one OF
her soft, voluptuous lines. Irene
tore her eyes away from her be.
cause something was drawing
them. Her glance was caught and
held by Fanny Hatton.
In Fanny's glance was all the
triumph Of a woman who finds a
nice juicy titbit Of scandal in her
own circle. "Well!" they seemed
to say. "And Elmer is doing it too!
Elmer, the colorlesS little man we
all thought would never look twice
at another woman!"
Irene'S eyes dropped and came
back to the blonde. The blonde
was holding the Book Of Elmer in
her hand, staring at it longingly
and admiringly. A sharp pang Of
jealousy twinged through her.
IT wonder" Fanny asked con.
verSationally on the train going
home, where that l1orrid looking
woman got hold Of one Of Elmer's
matchbooks. I'm sure he never
distributed any among us. And
they're so pretty, tool"
All Irene said was that she was
sure she couldn't imagine.
While waiting for Elmer'S home.
coming, she was dreamy and de-
sirous. She wished he would hurry.
She wondered what could be de-
laying him. Possibly. a woman
like that blonde. She was rather
attractive.
Elmer sort of oozed into the
house half hour later. He gazed
vaguely at Irene and said. Hello.
dear"
Elmer" Irene ordered. "coms
here" He came. kiss me-" He
kissed her and got q shock Of elec-
tricity. It lit him up. He was
glad. He didn't ask the why's and
whereforeS but, somehow, he knew
that Irene had come back to him.
He sort of realized that her spirit
had come home.
J THE END.
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Helena, Montana
BY HEX

The Rev. j. Abram Hayward
furnished the weekly sermonette
for the Daily Independent this
week. 1t appeared in the issue of
January 10. His subject was
"Pannacea for the Worlds Con-
troversies." Taking as his text
Matt. 7:12.
Mrs. A. G. Dorsey severed her
connection with the Post Office
on the first of the month where
she had been employed for nearly
two decades. She was the recipient
of a splendid letter from Postmas-
ter General Farley complimenting
her for the excellent service she
rendered the government during
the period of her employment.
Mrs. Mary Christian was grant
ed divorce in the district court
last week from Ellsworth George
Christian, and was awarded SIS
attorneys fee and costs.
At a recent election at the Will
der Avenue Baptist church the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Mrs.
Mamie Bridgwater, clerk; Mrs.
Christian, treasurer and Ellsworth
Christian and M. A. Hayward,
trustees. Sunday school - Mrs.
Mary Christian, superintendent;
Joan Allen, secretary and Mrs.
Marie Hayward, treasurer. Sun
day school teachers: Miss Zudora
Williams, Mrs. Mamie Bridgwater
and the pastor the Rev. j. Abram
Hayward.
please go away and let me
sleep" That pleading appeal did
mt seem to gain favor with the
police last week when they found
one of our boys sleeping in his
car, parked in front of his house.
Too much?
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In one day, a young robin can
eat earthworms measuring a total
length of ID feet.
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SOCIAL NOTES

To spend several weeks visiting
her son-in-law and daughter, DR..
and Mrs. A. Gerald Edwards, Mrs.
P. A. Wallace came from New
York City recently. Mrs. Wallace,
an organist and active church
worker, is the wife of the Right
Reverend p. A Wallace, bishop of
the New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia
conferences of the A. M. e. Zion
church.
Mrs. Shelby Golden was hostess
at dinner Sunday honoring Mr.. Col
den on his birthday. The guests
gathered at the Golden home on
Sherrett avenue.
Members of the Mysterious
Numbers club honored one of their
number, Mrs. Walter Brooks, with
a stork shower Sunday afternoon
at her home. The party was a
complete surprise to Mrs. Brooks,
who plans to go soon to New Or
leans to visit with her parents
She will return to Mr.. Brooks in
June.
REPORTED ILL: Mr.. George
Scott is at home nursing a broken
right foot. His physician tells him
that he must hobble about on
crutches with the foot in a cast
for about a month. Mr.. Scott re-
ceived his injury when a heavy
object fell on his foot at his work
Friends of Mr.. Eugene Minor who
suffered a paralytic stroke to his
side about a month ago, will be
glad to know that he is gradually
improving, and is looking forward
to being allowed to sit up next
week.
Mt. Hood Chapter o. E. S. No
16 held its election recently with
these results: Mrs. Estelle Culp
Worthy Matron; Abram Corneal
Worthy Patron; Mrs. Francis Pat
ton, Associate Worthy Matron;
Mrs. Winifred Cochran, secretary;
Mrs. Marie Smith, treasurer; Miss
Gwendolyn Hooker, Conductress;
Mrs. Abbie Cantrell, Associate
Conductress; Mrs. ]. w. Stanley
sentinel; Mrs. Lena Bowers, Ward
er.
The annual meeting for the pub
lie with the members of the COM
mittees of management as hostess
ses was held informally Friday
evening at the Williams Ave. Y.
The meeting was presided over by
Mrs. Bessie P. Johnson, executive
chairman, and was well attended
The principal speaker of the eve
ming was Mrs. T. A Verdenius, a
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former president of the board of
directors of the Central Y. Mrs.
Verdenius gave a most interesting
talk on her experiences with the
countrymen of some of the many
foreign countries she visited while
abroad recently. The experiences
related would prove conclusively
that thinking people everywhere
prefer peace.
Various reports of committees
were given, among those reporting
were Mrs. Zepha Baker, who is
secretary of the committee of Man.
agement, and Mrs. Jeanette Ruth
erforG, who = chairman of the
nominating committee. The Fire
fly club of the Girl Reserves sang
several numbers directed by their
advisor, Miss Barbara Hubbard
Their engagement know, but
wedding plans unrevealed, Miss
Audrey Bushnell and Mr.. Charles
Patterson surprised their friends
by their marriage in Vancouver
last Monday. The wedding was a
quiet one with Mrs. Edward Bush
nell the brides only attendant and
William Browne Jr. attending the
groom. Mrs. Patterson is the
youngest daughter of Mrs. Earl
Bushnell of this city. Mr.. Patter-
son, a former u. of o. student,
is manager of Fraternal Hall for
the Oregon Fraternal Association.
Tuesday afternoon st. Phillips
Auxiliary Guild met at the home
of Mrs. Thelma Flowers for their
first meeting of the new year at
which time new officers were elect
ed. Mrs Eugene Minor was unani-
mously reelected to the presiden-
cy; Mrs. William Deiz will again
serve as vice-president; Mrs. Jack
Martin is the new secretary and
Mrs. De Norval Unthank was re-
elected treasurer.
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Popular Couple
Establish Residence

With parental blessings given
via long distance telephone from
Portland, Oregon and Atlanta,
Georgia, Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
McClendon established residence in
Charleston, West Virginia this
week. The new Mrs. McClendon
was Miss Ida Alice Flowers,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Flowers of this city.
The bride had been a student at
Spelman college for girls at At
lanta, for over two years. The
groom, though residing in Atlanta
with his parents, attends West
Virginia State college at Charles
ton. The young couple were hon
ored New Years Day at a party
announcing their engagement for
which members of the groom s
fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, were
hosts in Atlanta. Upon Mr.. Nc.
Clendons return to West Virginia
States campus, he wired for his
fiancee to join him Immediately
for their nuptials, which were cele-
brated January in Charleston.
Mr.. McClendon is a senior, ma
joring in sociology, and will be
graduated in June. Mrs. McClen-
don will complete her course in
dramatic art at the college of her
husbands choice,