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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Tonnage to Be Increased 1,500, ,0O0-COst 10 Be
 Over Billion
05O AIRPLANES AMONG
 SHIPS TO BE BUILT
Proposed Tonnage In. crease Just Short of U. $.
 Share in 5=5=3 Ratio

Washington, March q - (UP) - The House today passed and sent to the Sen- ate a bill authorizing the greatest fighting fleet in the history of the United States. Designed to carry out Presi- dent Roosevelt's request for a 20 per cent increase in Americas n aval fighting strength, the bill authorizes additions to raise U. s. fleets to total of 100000 tons at cost of $1,121 ,546000. Passage fol- lowed House vote of 276 to 114 defeating motion by Rep. Ralph Church, R., H., to recommit the bill.
 The vote was announced as 291 to 100.
 The measure. sponsored by Chair man Carl Vinson, D., Ga.. of the House naval affairs committee, specifically authorizes 46 new con- bat ships, g naval auXiliaries. and $50 airplanes to bring the Navy's aerial arm to 5000 fighting planes.
 The 1.5OO,O00 tonnage falls just short of maintaining Americas share of the 5-5-3 naval ratio among the United States, Great Britain and Japan under the an- nounced and reported building pro- grams of the three great naval pow CTS.
 Welcomes Disarmament
 While it projects this nation into the international armaments race, the measure carries a statement as- serting the United States would well come a disarmament conference. It also specifically authorizes the pres ident to suspend construction to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
SHERIFF BREAKS
 UP ELOPEMENT

Derry, N H., March 2l-(UP)-A deputy sheriff interrupted the elop- ment of a farmland with his em- ployers 14-year-old daughter early today.
 William Dumont. 21, became infat- uated with the girl, whose name was withheld. while working for her father. Deputy Sheriff Everett Jud- kins hailed then at Exeter. Dumont was jailed and his sweetheart sent home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
BODY IN RIVER

Frying, Mass, March 21-(UP)- The body of Herbert E. Bailey, 8l, of Frying, missing since Saturday. was found in Millers river by state police today. Officials believed Bai- ley became confused as he walked through woods enroute to visit friends, returned to the river to orient himself and slipped on the bank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
BY ED L. KEEN United Press European Vice Presi-
 dent)

dent)
 Copyright, 1888 by United Press.)
 Paris, March 21.-CUP)-- Patches of silver lining are visible today through war clouds that have darkened Europe for the last week and caused more fright than at any time since the World War.
 Europe enters a new week with powerful forces working to prolong peace. Unless there is an other Sarajevo, another spark like the one that started the 1914 holo- caust, war can be averted TOT months, even years.
 The important fact today is that governments are calmer than their peoples. Among civilian populations in England and on the continent there is panic. Many of my English friends have withdrawn their sons from continental schools and are preparing to send them to America. Hoarding of canned goods has start ed. Austrian Jews have the choice of fleeing or submitting to the per- secution of the Swastika. Czechs wonder whether the Nazis are pre- pairing for another thrust to the east and if so when. Lithuanians grumble over their governments equalization to Poland.
 Governments Declare War
 But governments, not peoples, de-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
4 VIOLENT DEATHS
 OVER WEEKEND
Four persons died violently

Four persons died violently in Connecticut over the weekend.
 Thomas S. Dover, 20, Newington, was killed instantly when he was struck by a hit-run automobile near his home. Theodore Twardy, 23, Newington, was held on a charge of gross negligence and evading re- sponsibility in connection with the death.
 MT. and Mrs. Emanuelle Battaglia, Bridgeport, died of gas poisoning in their home when a gas hot water heater spread fumes throughout the house. The coroner said there was no vent to carry away the fumes.
 Charles Tanning. "A, Roxbury, was killed when a tree he was cutting on his farm fell on him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
STOLE FROM FATHER

Providence, R. l., March 21-(UP) When Thomas Paulhus, g. plead- ed guilty to larceny. his father asked Judge George F. Treanor to punish the youth to the fun extent O. the law. The judge complied. imposing a 60-day jail term. Thom- as had been caught stealing chick ems from his father.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
PRISONER ESCAPES

Holland. Conn, March 21-(UP) State police spread a statewide search today for Josephine Dollar, 28. Springfield. O., who escaped from Holland County jail early Sun day by removing Second-floor screen and climbing down to sheets she tied together. She was serving a 30-day sentence for vagrancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
BRIGHTER BACK
 IN DRY DOCK

Boston, March 21-UP)-The Waterman line freighter S.S. Azalea City of Mobile, Ala, was to be dry docked today for the second time this month.
 Engine trouble that developed oil Boston light forced the vessel back to port yesterday. Enroute to Liv- erpool, Eng. with Il passengers and 40 crew members, the ship lost it's propeller off Cape Race. New foundland, month ago and was lowed here by tugs. It sailed again Saturday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
ENFIELD MAN DEAD

Hazardville, Conn.,, March 2l - (UP) Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Howard D. Gordon, 67, one of Enfield's most prominent businessmen. who died Sunday. Con- nected with @ wool carbonizor firm Gordon was in failing health for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Bremen Name Group To Propose Benefits
After Chiefs 0. K. - Members of Dept. Want Three Days Off Every Month

Representatives of all fire houses in the city, at meet ing Saturday. named committee of five to draw up set of recommendations of changes in department rules that will benefit all remen The recommendations will be presented to the Board of Fire for approval for Chair Thomas Mccarthy of the board has assured fremen any reasonable requests will given full consideration by the board and will be granted if possible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Mar. 2t-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Mar. 18th, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year S5,436, ,606, ,992.S2 $5,29l, ,527, ,53S.1i
 Receipts sf,541, ,7O9,o67.GS $S,4Oo1GG,77719
 Gross Deficit $S39,479,275l4 $1,S14O44,6 ,660.9s
 Cash Balance $3.OSS,391,6O4.2S $1.657,243.27S.3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
England, Russia, France Not DeSirOuS of Imme=
 diate War
GERMANY NOT APT TO
 PUSH OUT FURTHER
Czecks Also Ease Tension Kennedy's Speech Made
 Good Impression

EDITORS NOTE: Europe, emerging from its gravest week since the World War has escaped from the immediate danger of a general war, Ed l.. Keen, European vice president of the United Press says in the following dispatch. Keen, dean of foreign cOrrespon- dents and a reporter of European affairs since the World War, an- alyzes the position of each of the principal powers and finds none eager for war nOw.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
The Weather

Fair Tonight, Tues; No Temperature Change.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
CIACAMETTI WINS
 COURT DISCHARGE
Lack of Evidence Against Hamilton Ave. Man Re.
 suits in Verdict

Lack of evidence resulted In a dis- charge In city court today for daetano Giacametti, 65, of 330 Ham, ilton avenue, charged with violating the state liquor laws. Judge Ed- ward Mascolo ruled that the state had not sufficiently proven its specific allegation that the accused was keeping beer, wine and liquor with intent to sell.
 Giacametti was arrested Oct. by Lieuts, Patrick Moylan and Patrick Hob Tt of the vice squad. The ofi- cers confiscated a case of beer, Q bottle of wine and c bottle of whis- key,
 The beer was found In Q basement, and the whiskey and wine in Q basement, Giacametti said that the liquor was for use in his household, and denied any intent to sell 1t. He said that his wife keeps boarders, and they use the bere, wine and whiskey.
 T don't believe . jury would ever find this man guilty" said Judge Mascolo in dismissing the case.
 A continuance to the 24th was given Clayton Bothoroyd, 27, of 90 Broadview heights, Thomaston charged with speeding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
SIGNS OF TIMES
 THEME OF PASTOR
Rev. Dr. Walker Speaks at Opening of COngrega'
 tiOnal Conference

The first days program of the Fist annual meeting of the connec- ticut conference of Congregational and Christian churches, at United church, Bridgeport, was concluded last night with Q talk by Rev. pr John 0. Walker of Waterbury whose topic was "Can We Discern the Signs of the Times9"
 Nearly 300 delegates from church. es throughout the state attended Rev. c. Homer Lane, pastor of the Center church, Torrington, opened the morning session with prayer, Today's schedule included e devo- tional service, reports of the board of director sand the treasurer, and meeting of the trustees of the fund for ministers.
 Speakers today will Include Judge Arthur P. Els of Litchfield, Dean Luther A. Weigle of Yale university divinity school; and Rev. James H, Potter, pastor of the First Congre. gational church in Norfolk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
HUNTERS AWAIT
 SEASONS DEBUT
Open Period Begins To- mOrrOw-FOrest Fire
 Care Urged

Hartford, Oct. i9-Urging Con- necticut's thousands of sportsmen to constitute themselves Q volun- teer patrol force to guard against forest fires, the state board of fish- cries and game today announced regulations for the hunting season which begins tomorrow.
 Except in woodlands and brush- lands east of the Connecticut river closed under the governors hurri- cane emergency proclamation, the open season begins tomorrow on pheasant, grouse and gray squirrel, The woodcock season does not open until Friday and the rabbit and hare season covers the months of November and December.
 Tn the event that conditions war rant, the board will confer with the forestry department regarding the possibility of lifting the ban, In case conditions necessittte . continuation of the ban 1t Is antici- pated that the board will recom- iuViId Ril GAOSAohOAi VI VaS VPNAa season beyond the regular closing date.
 "Sportsmen should investigate any smoke observed and report menacing fires Immediately" Spet. of Fisheries and Game, Russell P. Hunter, urged.
 The season opening tomorrow continues to November g, inclusive, with daily bag limits of two cock pheasants, two grouse and five gray squirrels permitted.
 Four woodcock per day may ba taken and the season for this spe- cies ends on November 20. A daily bag limit of three is prescribed for rabbits and hares.
 Under an act of the state legisla- ture, quail or accorded complete protection until next year. The sea. son on waterfowl and jacksnipe opened last Saturday and continues to and including November 2s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
City Seeks Federal Aid In Flood Damage Prevention
Knights Of Pythias
 Petition President
Support Plan to Keep Palestine Open for Jewish i'm.
 migrants Officers Chosen in Closing Session

Eumer Lounsbury, Hartford; grand keeper of records and seals, Edward Q. Asplnnall, plainville: grand mas ter of exchequer, Francis E. Korn, Durham; grand master-at-arms, Frank D. Larson, Bristol; grand inner guard, Harold Cooper, Bridge port; grand outer guard, John R, Winnergren, South Manchester, yrand trustee for three years, Ern- est ], Mannweiler, Seymour.
 Pythlan Sisters
 The Pythian Sisters elected the following other officers: Grand senior Mrs. Florence Nolan, Bridgeport; grand junior, Mrs. Mary Duncan, Simsbury; grand manager, Mrs. Dorothy Patterson, Torrington; grand mistress of records and cor- respondence, Miss Charlotte Fowler, Norwich; grand mistress of finance, Mrs. Veronica Carter, Plainville; grand protector, Mrs. Elizabeth Ter rill Unionville; grand guard, Mrs, Caroline Wadsworth, Ansonia,
 Mrs. Atwell Installs
 The women officers were installed with Mrs. Lenora Atwell of Wethers- field, past supreme representative, In charge, assisted by Past Grand Chief Miss Meda Adams, of Willi- mantle and Past Grand Chief Mrs, Sarah Hartt of Hartford. Knights of Pythias officers will be installed ln Manchester Jan. 2, i939
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
GAS, OIL DEALERS
 TOCONVENE HERE
Frank Green to Address District Distributors To.
 morrow Evening

A mass meeting of all gasoline range and fuel oil dealers and dis- tributors of Waterbury, Naugatuok, Thomaston, Torrington, Winsted and small surrounding towns has been called for tomorrow night at the Chamber of Commerce on Field street.
 Ways to stop the present war on third grade gasoline and on range and fuel oil will be discussed.
 The fuel and range oil dealers are planning to join the present Waterbury Gasoline Retailers As- sociation, Inc, which has been jn operation in this city for the past three years.
 Speakers representing the vari- ous groups will be; Edward Lane, Waterbury association; Homer Woodland, Torrington association; Stanley Dolinskey, Winsted, and William II. Dunlavey, Waterbury sealer of delights and measures.
 An address will be given by Frank J. Green, secretary of the Cham. Der of Commerce. Attorney P, A, Francis representing the Greater Hartford Gasoline association, will talk on "The Fair Trade Law"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19

President Roosevelt was called ups on to insist that Great Britain Keep Palestine open for Jewish immigra- ton, in Q resolution adopted at the roth annual state convention of the Knights of Pythias and PytlNian Sis- ters here yesterday, The Pythians, numbering approximately 10000 members in Connecticut, are under stood to be the first maior organiza . ton to take Q definite stand on the Palestine problem.
 Condemns Persecution
 The resolution condemns the per- secutic~ of minority groups, espe- cially Jews, In Europe,
 Melville O. Cox of Manchester was elected grand chancellor Of the Connecticut domain and Mrs. Mabel Henderson of Thomaston was named grand chief of the grand temple, Pythian Sisters, About 200 delegates attended the convention.
 Other officers elected were, grand vice-chancellor, Rev. George 8, Brooks, Rockville; grand prelate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19

the same damage.
 Stories of damage were told the board, one woman remarking that flood waters buckled the first floor of her home, making 1t necessary to remove her mother to the sec- ond floor of the house where the woman died two weeks later.
 The Waterbury Farrel Foundry & Machine Company reported exten- sive damage to its property by hood waters.
 Blame for the condition was placed by some on the fllling-in projects and piles and sand and bags which they claimed were left in the river, raising the water level,
 The city engineer reported, also, that flood damage to underpinning of the pipe line from Morris reser- voir would require $i5,000 for re pairs and this was referred to the board of finance,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
Riverside Street
 Residents Throng
 Aldermanic Chamber
Board of Works Hears Arguments as Plans for Pro. teCtiOn Are Outlined-lialf Million Dollars
 Needed for Project

Faced with estimated outlay of more than Q half-million dollars to protect Riverside street property from further depredations of flood waters from the Naugatuck river, commissioners of public works have sought aid from Congressman J. Joseph Smith to obtain special con- sessions of funds under administra- ton agencies.
 They have called Q meeting Thurss day night, at which Mayor Frank Hayes and owners of the menaced property will confer, with view of finding some temporary relief for a situation which, the property owners
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
WOODTICK ROAD
 MAN GETS $5lS
Quentin Hart Awarded Compensation From
 Shoe Hardware Co.

Quentin Hart of Woodtick road today accepted $5ls7o in settlement of his compensation claim against the Shoe Hardware division of the U. s. Rubbert Products Go. He sustained permanent injuries 10 his left hand fingers during the course of employment. The payments will be at the rate of $2l for 247 weexs.
 George Bleuher of Winsted re- ceived $50 from John M, Hynes off Colebrook for an Injury suffered dur ing employment July 2l, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
NAVAL AIR FILMS
 SHOWN ORION CLUB

Michael swata, assistant naval re- cruiting officer of the Waterbury Re- cruiting Station, showed e series of pictures ct the Y. M. 0, A, lobby forum last night. The pictures de. picted scenes from training camps, naval air maneuvers and Uncle sam's fleet in operation. The forum was held under the sponsorship of the Orions club. It was largely at. tended, and intense interest was shown in the discussion following the presentation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19

reiterated last night, menaces the lives and belongings of l50 families.
 Chamber Crowded
 Crowded to capacity by those seeking protection for their homese and property. the city court last night was scene of pleas for im- mediate action on the flood men- ace. City Engineer Charles A. Root presented comprehensive report on what would be necessary to elim- mate the rivers threat; widening of the channel paved river bed changing of course to conform with bridges, all to cost an estimated s5:S,775.
 Cong. Smith has agreed to take the matter up with the WPA or PWA at Washington to determine if Che city's lack of adequate funds for such Q project may not some- how be adjusted with the govern- ment aiiotting money from its flood control appropriation to meet the local crisis.
 AS the city engineer sees 1t, the project would call for widening of the river to TO feet, increase of depth, purchase of land between the river and Riverside street from Green street to the cemetery.
 At the conclusion of the city en- gineer's report, Edmund J. Daly, of M. J. Daly & Sons. who declared that the flood waters of last months storm had cost his firm Si0,000 took issue with the estimate of cost.
 "f'd like to take the Job for half Q million dollars" he said. T wouldn't need another one"
 He claimed that all necessary to relieve the threat was dredging the channel with steam shovels and re- movai of accumulated debris, pos. sibly building walls,
 Future Floods
 To this contention. Assistant City Engineer Henry Whitlock replied that MT. Daly's suggestion would not provide for permanent relief and that future floods might cause
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
REV. E. SWAFFIELD
 BAPTISTS' GUEST

At the union service in the First Baptist church Sunday evening. the speaker will be Rev. Frank N. Swaf. field of the Calvary Baptist Church, New Haven. His subject will be Spectator or Actor-Whichp" The preacher in the morning will be Rev. David P. Gaines who will give an Interpretation of the action of the Connecticut Baptist convention which met this week in Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
RESERVE OFFICERS
 TO MEET TONIGHT

Members of the Waterbury chap ter, R. o. A., will be instructors for the Waterbury c. M. T. c. club, which will hold It's first meeting to- night in the Reserve Officers asso- ciation rooms in the Armory. All of last years members and several ap- plicants are expected to attend the meeting. Plans for the winter will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
Attorney General

Attorney General Homer s. Cummings will make n major political address In Connecticut on November 5, the Democratic state Central Committee speakers bu- reau announced today. Ills accept Anee of an invitation to address n statewide radio audience from Greenwich on that night marks the first announcement Of . speaker of national importance to enter the Connecticut campaign for the Democrats.
 The attorney general and Con- nectlcut native last addressed . state audience at the convention at Eastern Point at which time he brought the greetings of President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Con- necticut Democratic delegates.
 The acceptance note from Washington indicated that he ould have message of great im- pOrtance to oil Connecticut voters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
JOSEPH DELANEY
 SPEAKS ON SPORTS

Joseph Delaney spoke on "Clean Sport" last night at c meeting of the St. Margaret's Catholic Youth Organization. Andrew Monagan has charge of transportation to the O, Y. O. conference in New Haven Saturday. Miss Marie Mullen will arrange next weeks meeting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
ANDES TRIP BY
 PLANE DISCUSSED

An account of trip through South America was given by Miss Elizabeth Kirk last night at q meet. ing of the Waterbury Naturalist soc ciety at the Mattatuck Historical so- ciety building.
 Miss Kirk described q trip by plane across the Andes and related many incidents of her travels.
 Sixty members attended the meet. Ing. Three new applications for membership were received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-19
Full w Weather Report

Boston, Oct. lN-UuPD=WcDtheF fOPeenhtI
 CONNECTICUT - Pr0bRbiy rnin lAte tonight and Thursday Colder Thursday, a aI1TTS--PrObnbly rain tonight ant ThuFRday. Colder Thursday.
Evening star., 1938-10-29
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