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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
DERBY MAN ASKS
 $25,OOO DAMAGES
Kenneth Douglas Sues Through Father; Alleges
 Permanent Injuries

Damages of $25,OOO are sought in superior court action filed today by Kenneth Douglas of Derby against Marcus Riley, Nicholas and Anthony Pagliaro of Derby. The suit is based on motor -cycie- -automo- bile crash in Derby, July l, 1887 at ' p. m.
 The plaintiff, minor, bringing suit through his father, Clarence Douglas, claims to be permanently disabled as result of the injuries sustained by him in the accident, which was caused by the negligence of the defendants.
 Douglas claims to have been rid ing his motorcycle in Derby, when the Pagliaro car, operated at high rate of speed, caused him to crash into the Dimon car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Reelected

William Dunlavey, local sealer of weights and measures, was re- elected secretary of the Connect 1cut State Sealers' association at meeting in Bridge. port courthouse. G. Earnest Hub bard of Middletown was named president of the association.
 Milo c. Griffin of Granby was elected first vice-president and Clifford Kyle of Bethel was elect ed second vice-president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
EDWIN GEORGE
 TO COME HERE
U. s. Commerce Trade Commissioner Mems
 Speaker Thursday

Edwin B. George, trade commis- sioner of the United States Depart ment of Commerce, will be the speaker at the meeting of the Wa terbury Association of Credit Men at the Waterbury Club Thursday evening.
 The dinner will be served prompt ly at 6:30 o'clock and will be fol- lowed by Commissioner Georges address at o'clock. Approximate ly 100 credit men representing most of the states leading industrial plants are expected to attend.
 MT. George is trade commissioner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Freak Mishap

No one was injured. no serious damage was caused, and no arrest was made - but four cars piled up in a freakish accident on East Main street yesterday afternoon - all because George Gillette of 91 Ives street stopped to repair brokn tire-chain link.
 When Gillette stopped a car operated by John I. West of 219 Robbins street skidded into his car - and then in rapid success sion, two more cars crashed into the tie-up, being operated by John s. Johnson of 175 Fairlawn avenue and Warren B. Hitch cock of 429 Frost Road. The accidents were investigated by Motor Policeman Vincent Begg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
TROOPS HUNT RABBITS

Koenigsberg, Prussia (UP) - Troops of the East Prussian garri- son at Ortelsburg have been sent out on a huge habbit hunt along the Baltic coast. The trouble is that the rabbits burrows have been threaten ing the safety of coastal defence structures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
NAME GROUP
 MEETING TONIGHT

The Holy Name society of the Blessed Sacrament church will meet tonight at the church basement. At torney J. Gregory Lynch will pre- side. Plans will be made for a par ish entertainment to be given by the Holy Name society.
 Various committees will be named this evening to govern the activities of the organization for the coming year.
 Following the meeting a social hodr and card playing will be en-. joyed and refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
CAR INSPECTIONS
 COST DRIVERS $l

The motor vehicle testing lane on Thomaston avenue opened this morning for the convenience of de- linquent automobile owners. The lane was to have opened yesterday but the snow was responsible for delay. Inspections will cost $1.
 Seven inspectors, in addition to Chief Inspector Thomas Lumpkin have been assigned to the lane. The lane is expected to be opened for six weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Chimney Fire

A defective chimney in the home of Charles zappone, 45 Gill bert street, caused slight damage this morning. All headquarters companies and Engine 8 respond ed to the alarm.
 The fire was confined to the first floor, which is occupied by Dom chic Zappone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Sues for $1,OOO

On trial in the court of com- mon pleas today, with Judge Edward Finn presiding, is the $1,OOO civil action of Joseph Lombard against Thomas O. Smith of Milford. The suit is based on an accident on the Grassy Hill Road, Orange, which involved a car operated by Smith in towing another, and the car in which the plaintiff was a passenger. The accident took place August 19, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Eight Blasts

A slight fire in the power house of the Chase Metal Works in Waterville was the cause of the eight whistle blasts heard about the city yesterday morning. The whistles were used to call the company's fire department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
ItamS Plan Minstrel

ICdMS FIdH WIIlSITGI
 The Itam A. C.. will hold their an- rual minstrel and dance, February 4, at St. Josephs Hall. Joseph Le- zotte will direct the show. Rocco Genua is general chairman. Joseph DiPietro and his orchestra will fur nish music for dancing after the stage show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Drouth has been so severe and so plononged in the district between the Gulf of Carpenteria and Cape York in Australia that some herds of cattle have been reduced 50 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Senior Choir Holds
 Elections Tonight
First Rehearsal in Month Slated for Old St. JOsephs SchOOl-Three New Members Join Town Plot A. C.
BROOKLYN NEWS

The senior choir of St. Joseph's church will resume activities this evening after a months layoff due to the illness of Professor Alexander J. Aleksis who was confined to St. Mary's hospital. A rehearsal will be held at 7:45 o'clock in old St. Joseph's parochial school after which election of 1888 officers will be held
 The present slate of officers fol- low: ProfesseF Aleksis, director; Rev Joseph J. Valantiejus, chaplain; William Klimas, president; Alexan- der Markevich, vice president; AL bina Stankevich, recording secre- tary; Joseph Coskie, treasurer; Ed ward Digimas, financial secretary: Sophie Lukmimas, trustee; and Marcelle Andrikis, corresponding secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

A new model of car especially designed for automobile shows has a detachable top which will lift up, showing interested persons the in- side of the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Rules Union Must Pay Strike Loss


 seven locals and 66 individ- ual members of the Progressive Miners U n on to pay for losses sustained dur ing a three-year strike, Federal Judge Fred L. Wham of East St. Louis, H., awarded $117,- 900 damages to an Illinois coal
 company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
RIGHT THIS WAY
 PROVES FAILURE

New York, Jan. Is (U.P.) - Right This Way" the musical con- edy for which Brad Greene, an en- listed man in the navy, wrote songs, failed to give a performance last night.
 Alice Alexander, 22-year-old form CT Showgirl who produced it, was re- ported to have decided against put ting any more money into the show which opened January to indiffer- ent business.
 Right This Way" was said to have cost $150,000 The reputed packer is west coast shipping mag nate.
 Miss Alexander decided to pro- duce the show on the basis of GreeneS music. Green tired unsuc- cessfully to get his release from the navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Peter Augelli; entertainment, Ralph Michello and Angelo Barbino.
 Three new members were ad- mitted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Card Party Planned

President Anthony L. Purcaro handled the gavel at a meeting of the Town Plot A. c. last evening at their Greenmount terrace clubrooms. A card party will be held Saturday evening, January 29.
 The following committees for 1888 were appointed: Board of directors, Dominic Torisello, Rocco Forgione; chairman, Anthony Pagone, Anthony Lameli and Fred Febriello; board of trustees, Michael J. Purcaro and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Heavy exportation of scrap iron to Japan for war purposes threatens to cause a shortage of the metal in South Africa and the gov- ernment has been asked to ban fur ther shipments.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21
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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21
Geishas Jittery
AS Japan Bans
Salt For Luck

TOKYO, Dec. 21.- (UP) -
Thousands of geisha and restau-
rant proprietors throughout ia
pan are busy searching through
old archives for some charm
against the devils of bad luck.
The "mori jio," time-honored,
omnipotent "Devil Chaser" has
been abolished by governmental
decree.
The "mori jio" is a little heap
of salt which is placed daily in
front of geisha houses and res
taurants. For. centuries it has
been credited with the power of
bringing good luck to customers
and inmates alike. The govern
ment salt monopoly bureau in line
with general policy to put the
country on a wartime economics
basis, has decreed the practice to
be both wasteful and useless"
The term useless" has offend
ed the geisha most. One of the
oldest residents of the Shimbashi
geisha district has predicted a de-
preston such as Japan has never
known. The same woman. known
throughout Tokyo as a soothsay-
er, has limited that events in. Chi
ma also may be seriously affected
by this latest, rashcst move of the
government.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21

plans yesterday, criticized Christ
mas parties for the poor and
needy at which the "well-fed''
emphasize their own kindness
in bringing cheer to unfortunate
children and grownups.
Such parties, at which the spon-
sors demand gratitude of. those to
whom the gifts and food baskets
are presented, make her "squlrm,
she said, and added:
at is we who have the chance to
give who should be grateful"
The first lady, whose pre-
Christmas season invariably Is
filled with participation in parties
for the needy, said it is ALWAYS a
great relief TO. me =. when no
effort is made to make them feel
grateful" The poor, she added
have 80 little to be grateful for"
81 wish we could give some
times, not only the useful thing,
but something beautiful, beautiful
not only in itself, but beautiful in
the way it is given" she said.
She disclosed that her youngest
son John and his bride, the form
er Ann Lindsay Clark, would be
unable to attend the White House
festivities at which most of the
Roosevelt family will be present.
She said that John, like all young
men who work in department
stores, will be too busy at his job
in Boston to come to Washington.
She said that she already has
received four Christmas presents
of the kind she likes most. Four
friends have given money in her
name to organizations in which
she is interested, one in Puerto
Rico, one for young peoples
work, and two for the American
friends service committee.
After her press conference Mrs.
Roosevelt left for New York to
engage in her customary pre-
Christmas activities there. She
will return to the White House
Thursday.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21
WAX CANDLES
BANNED FOR
WHITE HOUSE
Secret Service Tells F. R.
Tree Must Be Lighted
Electrically

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. (UP).
The secret service, which often
has irked presidents while guard
ing their lives, has won its sec
ond successive skirmish with Mr.,
Roosevelt and ruled that the
White House Christmas tree must
be illuminated with electric lights,
or not at all. ..-.....-
The service rebelled last year
against the Roosevelt family ira
dition of using wax candies to
light their Christmas trees, and it
has issued a similar edict for the
coming holiday.
Except for this bit of inter
ference, the precedent-breaking
first family will become the tradi-
bookkeeping Roosevelts at Christ
mas time this year.
Plans for the yulc observance
virtually have been completed
down to the smallest detail, in
Guiding the hour at which Mr..
Roosevelt will render his custom
airy reading of a condensed YER
sion of Dickens christmas
Carol"
Mrs. Roosevelt, discussing the
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21
7CAPONE SAID
INSANE ONE
WEEK IN FOUR
Has Periods of Dangerous
Violence; Is Sufferer
From Paresis
by PHIL NEWSOM .
United Press Staff Correspondent

CHICAGO, Dec. 81. (UP).-Ai
(Scarface) Capone is violently
and dangerously insane one week
ont of every four and cannot be
released from federal custody for
at least year CT until some
nrooress in a cure IS indicated, =.
s District Attorney william D.
Campbell said last night.
The former overload OF Chicago
pangdom is a victim of paresls.
Campbell recently conferred IN
Washington with James V. Ben
nett, director of federal prisons.
He said a conference probably
would be held soon in Los An
eeles, in which members of the
Capone family might participate,
to determine the prisoners dis
position.
The government prefers to keep
Capone at Alcatraz because the
most modern methods of treating
paresis are being used there,
Campbell said. Federal prisons at
Los Angeles and Springfield, NO.
also are being considered.
Capone was sentenced to ~
wear 81 ma federal prison and to
one year in the Cook county jail
on the charges of income tax eva
sion by Federal Judge James n:
Wilkerson in 1881. With time off
for good behavior he would be
eligible for release from Alcatraz
January 10, 1889. 1t had been
believed he would be returned to
Chicago to serve out the final
year. 49,,
Campbell said that Wilkerson's
choice of the Cook county jail
was not binding and that the mat
ter of whether the former gang
ster is to receive time off Tor
good behavior is entirely at the
discretion of the attorney gem
eral.
The district attorney said fed
eral authorities believed the type
of treatment Capone needed
would not be available to him at
the Cook county jail. 2
"The governments attitude is
to be as charitable as possible,
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21

Campbell said.
an his lucid moments Capone
has been model prisoner. In his
insane moments he definitely is
dangerous.
"He cannot be released upon
the public until there is some evil
dence of a cure. 1t probably will
take a year to find if a cure is
possible" :.
Campbell said Capone himself,
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21
TO ERASE HUGE CRATER

WILLOWS, Cal. (UP)-Con-
tracts have been awarded to local
grain and rice farmers to fill in
the crater Of a gas we'll that blew
out last,January and has just sub
sided. The crater is 1S2xl90 feet
and between so and SO feet in
depth. =
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21

a great deal in any place now.
Sure, he'd bring Dan to Sally's
party-Dan could hardly refuse,
if Corey invited him. Sally would
see then that fellow like Dan
could not fit in with their gay
crowd. She would see that the
poor lug was washout now.
She probably had admired the
King of Skis; maybe even mag
ined she had lost her heart to him.
No doubt; she. mistook pity now
for something else. But it should
be simple for Corey-to set Sally
right again. ! :
ITO be continued),
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21
CAST OF CHARACTERS
SAIJY IAIR-heroine She


SALLY BLAlR-heroine. She
had everything that popularity
could win her, except
DAN REYNOLDS-hero. He
might have had Sally but while
he was king on skis
COREY PORTER was king
Of the social whirl. So -. But
go on with the story.
Yesterday: AS Corey dates Sally
she is more and more sure OF her
love for Dan, that her kisses are
alone for him.
CHAPTER Y
: Sally's father was as good as
his words. Before a week had
passed. through his lawyer. Dan
REYNOLDS was offered position
IN a Boston brokerage house. 1t
was such a good offer, with OPP
portunity for advancement, that
no Young man would be able to
turn il down. Especially young
man who did not have any other
prospects.
II like the lads Spunk. Sam
Blair chucklcd over the reply ms
lawyer had received. HE says ne
accepts. but only because he feels
obligated 10 accept any otter
made by his benefactor-and only
on condition that he be paid Just
what he proves to be worth. Not
many Young men would have put
in such a stipulation. There was
no doubt about it, this lad III
whom Sally had taken such an M
terest was made of the right
stuff. -, ,
To say that Sally was thrilled
at the thought that she would see
Dan again would be putting 1t
much too mildly. After her IA
Their told her that Dan was eX-
pected the following Monday
Sally scarcely could sleep a wink.
Only IS hours and Dan would be
in Boston. Only "a hours and ne
would have started on his way.
Only II hours, only eight-and at
last Monday had arrived and al
though she had not seen him,
Sally could hug the thoughts to
her heart that Dan was living
nearby, was working in one OF her
fathers offices.
However. therein lay the
"hitch," as Sally expressed 1t.
Dan did not know that he was
employed by Sally's father. He
must not find it out, which only
served to strengthen the atore-
mentioned hitch"
, And even that was not the
worst of it. Now that Sally had
Dan so near at hand, how was she
going 10 manage to see him? She
puzzled her pretty head over this
for several days. Then Corey,
who still was squirting her around,
collecting his debt, gave her the
solution.
you'll never guess who | ran
into today" Corey said. This was
at a gathering of the gang IN
the big recreation room at Babe
Fairchilds house. Right here in
Boston" COREY added. "You could
have knocked me over with a
feather"
'I'd like to try that" Fudge
said. He doubled his fists and
gave Corey a poke in his ribs.
They pretended to spar for a min
ute or so, with Fudge staggering
TO his corner after Corey admins
tered q knockout blow. Fudge
always played willing "stooge"
for Corey's clowning.
"You didn't say who it was you
saw" Sally reminded, after she
had controlled her laughter. There
was no doubt about it, Corey was
fun. He always managed to be
the life of the party.
Sally put her question in all in
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-21

IN n Lucid moments, has es,,,''
catraz. This wish r,n, 'f'a ;
sidercd BY federal o%,. De q
believe Caponc's batraIIi /,
rock' might deter his cn,S 5'' \
1t is estimated by rvn,..
out of 100000 novel, vApers {,
United States. 80 a ,o,'S N
nually by motor cars N'Ie!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
TELLER STOPS
 YANKEES COLD
 WITH FIVE HITS
Iowa Kid Shows World Champions Class; '; Gomez
 Gave Four Hits
BY GEORGE KIRKsEY

| United Press Staff COrresp0ndenG
 New York, May 13.-(UP)-Th hardest feat in baseball-knockin1 the New York Yankees off the top was the accomplishment today of 10-year old Iowa farm boy only one year out of high school
 Bob Teller, Cleveland's youthful firebaN pitcher, moved down the Tanks in Yankee stadium yesterday with magnificent exhibition that gained him the cheers of 10000 fans. He muffled the Yankee siege guns in all but one ininng.
 Cleveland, taking heart behind Feller's courageous exhibition, out lasted the Tanks to win, 3-2, and yanked them back into & second- place tie after their one-day soA journ to first place. Washington moved back on top by nosing out the Detroit Tigers, 7-6.
 The Tanks agreed after the game that Teller showed them as much stuff as they've looked at in long while. He had speed, control, sharp breaking curve, and change of pace he didn't have last season.
 Teller stopped Joe DiMaggio, who before the game had 500 batting average and had hit in every game this season. He halted Bill Dickey, rated by some as the most feared hitter in Yankee nurderers' row. They were up four times each with out hit. Bob gave up five hits scratch single by Frankie Crosetti, two singles by Tommy Heinrich, and a single and homer by Lou Gehrig.
 Lefty Gomez pitched his greatest game of the season, only to lose it. He permitted only four hits. struck out five and walked five. The In- dians scored three runs in the sixth. Hoag dropped Campbelps fly after long run and 1t went for a dou- ble. Dickey fumbled Hale's bunt and all were safe. SOlters drove a liner to left which Hoag got his glove on but couldn't hold and Campbell scored. Averill belted single to center, scoring Hale. When DiMaggio fumbled the ball, Solters took third. from where he scored l on lrOSkyS mIleld out.
 Washington almost blew seven- run lead to Detroit in the late in- nings, barely pulling through be- hind Relief Pitcher Pete Appleton. Hank Greenberg hit homer with two on during the Tigers five run rally in the 8th.
 In the only two other major league games the Chicago Cubs beat the Brooklyn Dodgers, 9-5, and the Cincinnati Reds blanked the Boston Bees, 40. Tony Lazzeri featured the Cubs triumps. getting A for 4 and driving in five runs. Augie Galen, Cubs outfielder. made three hits and drove in four runs to tie Mel Ott for the league lead at 23. Paul Derringer pitched his second shutout in stopping the Bees on six hits. Billy Myers hit homer with two mates on base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
hdians Win Despite Great Hit Pitching Of Gomez
Best SI1ots of Big Shots
GOLFER MUST USE EXTREME CAUTION
 INITIATING SHOTS INTO THE WIND
Another of the series of fine shots and fine points in golf
 BY ART KRENZ
 Nea Service Golf Writer


 and fine points in golf
 BY ART KRENZ
 Nea Service Golf Writer
 A 30-mile cross wind will cause drift of approximately 70 feet in 1000 yeards of travel of a high velo- city bullet.
 So, naturally, a cross wind is bound to defect the flight of golf ball. But the effect of the wind up- on 8 well hit shot is less than one which has been hit with a spin, carrying it in the direction of the wind," points out Eddie Wentz, Akron professional.
 An experienced player can hook or slice into the face O. gale just enough to cause the ball to travel on straight line.
 A tail wind causes a golfer it- tie grief as 1t adds yardage.
 Most of the trouble,' explains Wentz, develops on approach shots. Steep pitches played with the wind frequently are blown off the true line of flight. The opposite wind les- sens the range of all shots, but makes easier the shot to the green. TWO ways are open in playing across the wind, but both arc treacherous.
 "One is a straight shot off line into the wind. allowing just enough so the ball will drift back to the true line.
 "The other Is shot directly into the wind with just enough draw to fade to counteract the force of the wind and straighten the flight of the ball."
 Both methods entail danger of making serious mistake, so Wentz recommends that the average golfer woul ddo well to hit normally straight shot designed to ride in on the wind.
 'The player who elects to play draw or fade runs into the diff culty of playing controlled hook or slice" stresses Wentz. 1 A well hit ball will stick to the projected line until its force is almost entirely spent, but strong wind will raise havoc with a poorly hit ball.
 "Too many golfers permit them selves to be stampeded by wind.
 They feel that they must do something which they have not the skill to accomplish, and con- sequently commit 8 greater error than if they would simply hit the ball and let 1t go at that
 And you will find that settling well back on the heels in the ad- dress promotes comfort and re- taxation.
 NEXT: Gene Sarazen's flat swing.