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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
American AirLinerLande
 Safely After 7-Hour Flight

up clearly in murky dawn through the fog. Carpenter sat his plane down. It was reported that the propellors were bent but that other wise it was not damaged.
 The plane, under normal circum- stances, should have reached Atlan- ta at 4:30 a. m. (EST) it was in the air seven hours and 50 minutes, two hours and 20 minutes longer than the usual flying time from Wash ington to Atlanta. Carpenters CO., pilot was Charles c. Curry, and Miss Olive Pearson was the SteWardeSS. In addition to Miss Fears, the pas sengers were: Grove Webster, Okla homa City. Gordon Fisk, Boston; A. Mrs. North Cutt, address undes- ignated; J. O. Rice, Phoenix, Ariz. w. w. zass, Little Rock; E. F. Leg gett, Washington.
 Carpenter advised officials that the passengers were being taken to a hotel. The line planned to send a plane to RichlandS immediately to continue the passengers to their destinations. Airline officials ex- plained that the regular route of the plane was Washington tc Memphis to Fort Worth to Fl Pasc to Phoenix to Los Angeles. Becaust of bad weather in Tennessee, how ever, the plane last night was rout- ed over the alternate course-tht Eastern Airline route from Wash ington to Atlanta. The plane was { IA passenger Douglas sleeper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10

London, March 1O.-(UP)-Anti- Nazis shouted Down with Ribben- trop" today as Joachim von Ribben- trop, German foreign minister, ar rived at the foreign office for a conference with Viscount Halifax, foreign secretary. It was an un- happy augury for the negotiations between Great Britain and Ger many on European problems, for which this and other talks during Ribbentrop's visit are to be the basis. A heavy police guard kept demon- strators away from Victoria Station yesterday when Ribbentrop arrived. There was an unusually heavy guard today at the foreign office, in Down. ing street across from No. 10, the prime minister's official residence.
 Mounted and foot police guarded all approaches to the foreign office and the courtyard at its center. Mo- tor traffic was strictly controlled. However, some 50 anti-NaziS man. aged to penetrate the police cordons. Ribbentrop's limousine drew up at the foreign office entrance, preceded an almost unprecedented thing in such circumstances-by Scotland Yard detachment in motor cars. AS FSibbentrop, as usual Smartly dressed, morning coated, silk hated, stepped from his car. there were shouts of Get out Ribbentrop.' The demonstrators gave the left front clenched fist salute. Ribbentrop, his face stony. gave no sign that he heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
Loue Motiue Brought Into Russian Trial
Former Secret Police Chief Ordered Death of GOrkey Son, Because Police Chief Was in Love With
 Wife of Same Son
the cameraman.
By NORMAN E. DEUEL United Press Staff Correspondent

NolhtCu AlCSo oSdh COiiCSpViiuSptl
 Moscow, March 10-CUP)-A love motive was brought into the mass treason trial today when it was re- ported that Henry Yagoda, former secret police chief, ordered the liquidation" of Maxim Peshkoy, son of Maxim Gorky, because he was in love with Peshkov's pretty movie actress wife.
 Official confirmation of the report could not be obtained, however, at secret session yesterday of the military collegium of the supreme court, before which Yagoda and 20 other bolShevik leaders are on trial for their lives, the one time most dreaded man in Russia" gave tes- timony which was believed to have established the love angle.
 Official Report
 An official report of the secret session said:
 "The accused Yagoda gave evil dence in which he fully admitted that he organized the assassination of Maxim Peshkov Yagoda also stated that by this murder he pur- sued, alongside with conspiritorial aims, personal aims also"
 There had been no mention of this admission in an earlier official re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
INSURGENTS OF
 SPAIN WINNING
Nine Fierce Battles Raging With Government Troops
 Being Hurled Back
By HARRISON LAROCHE United Press Staff Correspondent

Hendaye, Franco-Spanish From tier, March 10-UP)-Spanish Na- tionalists, undertaking one of the graetest offensives of the civil war have driven back government troops in nine fierce battles along a 110- mile Aragon front, dispatches said today.
 An estimated 100000 troops, 180,- 900 on the insurgent side and 220,000 on the governments, opposed each other along a line extending from Fuentes de Ebro, just below Zara- goza, to Montalban on the north eastern front.
 The insurgents said that govern ment lines had been broken in four sectors and that their troops had advanced an average of five miles along the entire line. Loyalist off, cials at Barcelona admitted that their troops had been forced back andt that Nationalists had captured many villages.
 Rebels Cut Roadway
 The road from Belchite to Mon- tablan was cut by the insurgents early today just north of Segura deprivIng the government army of direct contact between its two strongest positions. Communications between the two forces must now be made by way of Alcaniz.
 Immediate objective of Generalis- simo Francos Nationalists appeared to be the recapture of Melchite and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
TWO PEOPLE HIT
 BY AUTO TODAY
Patrolman Thomas Bergin One of Them New
 Haven Man Under Arrest

Two pedestrians, one of them a policeman, were struck in Exchange place at 10:30 o'clock this morning by car which allegedly did not stop when the amber walk" light was on. John P. Sawyer, of 113 Cloves terrace, suffered head lac eration and was treated at the of- flee of Dr. E. E. Fitzpatrick. Patrol man Thomas Bergin, on his way to work, was slightly bumped by the car, but escaped with bruise.
 New Haven Man Arrested
 The driver of the car, Leon Series, 50, of "A West Rock avenue New Haven, was arrested by Patrol man John Mcdonnell on a charge of reckless driving. He will be ar raigned in traffic court next Mon- day.
 Sawyer and Patrolman Bergirl were crossing from the Brown build- ing to Bauby's corner when they were struck by the automobile Patrolman Mcdonnell reported that the traffic light was on amber at the time, and that the pedestrians had the right of way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
(. LEROY KEMP
 RECALLED AGAIN
Will Be Asked Questions By Grand Jury That May
 Not Degrade

Bridgeport, Conn.,, March 10- (UP)-The Merritt parkway grand jury Investigating the $6,100,000 rights-of purchases today re- called G. Leroy Kemp, real estate agent for the state highway depart ment, for additional questioning re- garding his activities in the land deals. Kemp yesterday refused to answer certain questions of the jury which he said might tend to fin criminate or degrade" him. He was upheld in his refusal by Superior Court Judge Carl Foster, who told the jury: No man can be com- pelled to answer question if he contends and claims that such an- swer may tend to degrade him. No man can be compelled to testify against himself"
 Kemp Was Sole Agent
 Kemp was the sole agent for State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald in the rights-of way land purchases for which, it was charged, the state paid exorbitant prices. In it's questioning of Kemp following the court ruling, the jury was understood to have passed over questions which he believed might incriminate him. Kemp was called to testify during the seventh week of the jury, and after nearly 100 witnesses, including Highway Com missioner Macdonald, had been presented. The questions which he refused to answer were not disclosed by Judge Foster, who ordered them impounded.
 At the same time, the judge over ruled two challenges by Kemp as to the validity of the grand jury pro- ceedings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
President ROOse cit Writes Gov. Cross That
 Changes Are Necessary
CANNOT SHARE IN
 $500, O,O0O,0 FUND
Amendments M ust Be Made at An Early Date;
 Gov. Has No Comment

Hartford, Conn.,, March 10. - (UP)-Goernor Cross was advised by President Roose- welt that the states public housing bill was in need of amendatory legislation be- fore Connecticut, Gin certain cases" could participate in the $500,000,000 funds made available to the U. s. Housing Authority. The suggestion was contained in a letter to the governor, written in response to an inquiry by the legislative coun- cil whether the states housing laws met the federal requirements. The President said that recommend. amendments had been forwarded to the state executive, and proposed that they be enacted at an early date"
 Governor Cross had no comment 10 make on the communication, or tho possibilities of special session of the general assembly being sum- moned to rectify the states housing act.
 Part Of Letter Sent
 The presidents letter, in part, fol-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
INDEBTEDNESS
 OF WHITNEY co.
Between One, Two Millions of Dollars - Securities
 May Be Squandered

New York, March 10 - (U.P0 - The unsecured indebtedness of Richard Whitney and Company, was estimated at between $1,0OO,000 and $2,000,000 today as federal and state authorities resumed inquiries into the firms insolvency which caused its suspension from the New York Stock and Curb Exchanges. The estimate resulted from an ex- animation of documents received in evidence by Assistant State Attor- ney General Ambrose V. Mccall, who is seeking to determine whe- ther the firm or any of its co-part- ners violated the state securities act.
 It was emphasized that the esti- mate represented only the firms loss, and that there was no indica- tion as to the amount Whitney lost or to where his personal operations might extend.
 Two Investigations
 Parallel investigations have been undertaken by the Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Whitney and his part ners must appear before stock exchange committee March IT to answer charges of conduct appar- ently contrary to just and equitable principles of trade"
 There was no indication when Whitney, five times president of the exchange and probably its best known member, would be called to testify before Mccall. The broker declared himself solely responsible for his firms difficulties, admitted that certain of my actions have been wrong" and said he was de termined to meet the consequences.
 Nevertheless, State Attorney Gen. eral John J. Bennett, Jr., ordered Mccall to continut questioning Whitney partners and employees. Mccall declared that he preferred
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
Greatest Blizzard m History 50 Years Ago
Started March II, lSS8-Began Lightly On Sum- day Evening-For Three Days Snow Felicity,
 State Traffic Was Tied Up Tight

A younger generation shivered somewhat in Waterbury today as the mercury tumbled to below freez- ing and weathermen predicted snow or rain. But those members of an older era, those Waterburians who can recall the blizzard of 1888, than which none other counts sleeper snowdrift, Shuddered ill recollect- ing what occurred in the city and the state fifty years ago tomorrow.
 Light snow flurries arrived on a Sunday in March those many years ago. March weather being what 1t is, there was no particular appre- hension until nightfall when the storm swept in on cold wind which dropped the mercury close to zero and rain and sleet blanketed downtown streets.
 Only the Beginning
 But this was but the start for the storm continued through Mon- day, Tuesday and into Wednesday, while the snow piled to second story windows in drifts. Business was at a standstill. Power lines were down and trains could not move. Hun dreds of Waterburians who had journeyed to other cities and towns in the state for visits were snow bound, guests chained to their hosts by a whim of the storm king.
 Supplies ran short. Milkmen could not make their rounds. Drifts scome sources of food supply and the neighborhood store to which ad- venturous householders struggled for necessities, found their stocks eX- hausted. The situation was desperate and many a Waterburian seeking food suffered frozen ears, hands and feet, while stumbling through the familiar thoroughfareS then strange ly obscured by the piled up drifts.
 Waterbury Isolated
 Waterbury was isolated from the world. No outside communication was possible from soon after the start of the storm until some hours after it had subsided. That was the famous blizzard of '88, of which old timers still speak with awe in these seasons of milder winters.
 The city was covered throughout March and spring, of- ficially arriving on March 21, failed of the promise to which it's advent usually is subscribed. Through the years since nary snowfall has ar- rived but what the oldsters have declared their sscorn, always refer ring to that cataclysmic storm. the blizzard of '88.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
INSURGENTS KILL
 1O5 IN HOSPITAL

Barcelona, March 10-(UP)-The ministry of defense said today that 105 patients in hospital at Puebla de Hijar. in the Ebro river valley, had been killed in an insurgent air raid Tuesday.
 Thirty eight others were killed and 75 were wounded in two raids yesterday, the ministry said. The first attack was at Feus where IS houses were destroyed. An equal number of homes were blown to pieces in 8 later raid on TortoSa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
HARTFORD FIREMEN
 INJURED IN CRASH

Hartford, Conn.,, March 10.- (UP)-Two f1remen were injured slightly last night when a hose wagon answering a rubbish fire alarm crashed into gas station pump to avoid collision with a car.
 Bremen John E. Nagle suffered a stomach injury, and Fireman Albert E. Hyman complained of a minor shoulder injury. Three other fire men escaped harm.
 The apparatus was damaged slightly while the pump was de- molished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
FRENCH CABINET
 RESIGNS TODAY
Premier Chautemps H a s Quit After Seven weeks;
 Blum to Try It
By RALPH HEINZEN

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Paris, March 10-(UP) - Premier Camille Chautemps and his cabinet resigned today, after seven weeks and two days in office, because their own followers in the popular front coalition had rejected their demand for extraordinary financial powers to safeguard the treasury. Leon Blum, leader of the socialists, ac- cepted a presidential offer to try to form cabinet of the popular front, including communists. With his written resignation in his pocket, Chautemps faced the Chamber of Deputies today to make a minis terial declaration in which he an- nounced that socialists and con- munists of the popular front coal
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
Strangers Are NotRecognized ByReporters
Soon After Joseph Moore, Office Man ager For Frankie Burns Appeared
 Near Grand Jury Room
MOORE LEAVES, BUT RETURNS
 WITH MORE BOOKS, PAPERS

Two strangers mystery men,, appeared at county courthouse at mid-forenoon today where the extraordinary grand jury is examining witnesses in the investigation of Waterbwys affairs, financial and political One of these tall, well-dressed man, car red brief case. None of the reporters recognized the pair.
 Burns Office Manager Appears
 Soon after the strangers had ascended to the forbidden realm the third floor guarded by plethora of deputies assigned by Special Prosecutor Hugh M Alcorn Joseph Moore office manager for Frank Santauca Crank Burns of the Connecticut Supply Company, appeared
 Burns, Purcell On Hand
 Burns or Santalucia there earlier, James F. Purcell special accountant in the office of Controller Sherwood Rowland the latter summoned from City Hall shortly after 10 o'clock today by Detective George Greer
 Moore Leaves Court House
 Then Moore left the courthouse accompanied by Detective Hochkss of the several detectives and horde of assistants engaged with Mr. Acorn in the matter He returned time later with various papers and books believed to be additional company records were brought to the courthouse yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
PIebiscite to Decide on Nazis or Independence Is Causing Uproar
GERMANY NOT VERY
 PLEASED AT ACTION
Hitler May Not Pay Visit to Italy-MussOlini Has
 Favored Plebiscite
BY ROBERT H. BEST United Press Staff Correspondent

A~SS
 Vienna, March 10. - (UP) - Troops, gendarmes and police forces guarded key cities of Austria in force to- day, fearing outbreaks by angry Nazis as the result of Chancellor Kurt Schusch- nigg's call for a national ple- biscite Sunday on the coun- try's independence. Gen. darmerie and police reserves were mobilized for emergency service and ordered to duty to supplement the regular forces. It was reported that leaders of the Heimwehr Veter- ans Associations and the Catholic storm troopers had sent secret ord- CTS to their men to observe a week end state of alarm" ready at in- stant notice to reinforce troops, gendarmes and police. Nazis, de- nouncing Schuschnigg's plebiscite plan as unfair, made no secret of their white hot anger.
 It was even reported that Dr. Arthur Seyss-Inquart, sole Nazi member of the cabinet - but also a devout Catholic and close friend of Schuschnigg-might resikn in pro- test.
 A rrlmor that Seyss- Inquart had i left for Berlin, to consult Adolf Hit Ter and other German Nazi leaders was denied.
 Clashes Are Expected
 Clashes on a big scale this week end between Nazi and government supporters seemed certain. Within few hours of Schuschnigg's pie iscite speech at Innsbruck last night there were many incidents, minor ill themselves but symptomatic or more serious ones to come.
 At Linz, one of the Nazi strong holds, Nazis hoisted their Taken kruz flag over the city hall in detl- ance to the government. At Graz, another Nazi stronghold, members of the workers section of the gov ernmental fatherland front dis tributed pamphlets and handbills asserting that Austria must be free and independent.
 "The question of the day is not a choice between Moscow and Berlin, ' said one pamphlet. "The urgent problem is Austria's independence and freedom, and development of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Mar. 10-(UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Mar. Sth, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last fenr S5125,346.7s S4,994, ,071,972.s7 s2es451s,4O1.2s s2.s73,s52,725.2 20
 Cross Deficit $1,16o,561, ,94556 o$2,12o, 19,247.s7
 Net Deficit sf,1o7,2S9,9 ,995.56 $2,o44,144,7s7.67
 Cash Balance s9 ,eo2 27a.760.2o $1,579,65S, ,02O55
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10

Just after Santalucia and Moore left the jury room and the court house shortly before noon today. another furry was caused by the arrival of two more strangers" These, however, proved not to be witnesses and were identified as Attorneys Julius Schatz and Arthur Weinstein, of Hartford, who said they were paying social call on MT. Alcorn and Detective Hickey.
 Financial Operation
 Financial operations of the city of Waterbury during the past eight years were presumably under scrut- iny when the grand jury convened today as Accountant Purcell was grilled during the larger portion of the morning session.
 Frank J. (Santalucia) Burns, who rented trucks and other such equip ment to the city for the past sev- eral years was at the court house early this morning, but to all ap-
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The Weather

Snow Early Tonight; Friday Fair, Warmer Full Weather Report Page Il.
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-24
Urban League
Fellowships Awarded

New York 1ANpJ The Nation
Al Urban League announces through
it's Executive Secretary. Eugene
kinckle Jones. three fellowship
awards for 1893. two for 81 900 and
one for $1,000 for study in social
work. The recipients are Charles
G.. Beckett OF Philadelphia. Pa. A..
r. Wilherforce university, r. H..
Yale university Divinity School.
George n Robinson Of Montclair.
\. j.. A. b. Oberlin college: and
Albert y. Whiting Of Jersey city
y. j.. A. r. Amherst college.
Mr.. Beckett and MIR. Robinson
have been assigned to The New
York School Of Social Work a.
the Benezet Fellow in Memory Of
Anthony Ben yet and the ELLA
Bachs Plotz" Fellow, respectively,
Mr.. whiting has been assigned 10
the University Of Pittsburgh.
Since the organization of The
National Urban League in 1910
elghty-seven fellowships have been
awarded to Negro students
"A cOLoRED JUDGE
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-24
ROSCOE RULES,
The FAVORl]E.
in BIG fight
Fighters Began The;,
Training MONDAY
For Contest

The question OF who 4 he 49,.
heavyweight in Nichissa viii (.
decided in Olympia on Wedns,s..
night, September %. whsa Ro.,..
Toles. one OF the first an -,o.,..
heavyweights. meet. i'rmy a.,
mick, Midland Mauler.
The bout is scheduled .or "A
rounds, or lees.
The battle between To,ss a..
Adamick has been talked aboa. .,
the past is months. bu. for SOW.
reason the two gladia'ors va,
never able 10 meet in The rins n.
course there was the usas, h.r,
hoo about prospective co,,sr
between the two. bur sons,A,,,
would always happen - keep i.
two men from coming czstasr n
settle the question o. slnrsu,v
among Michigan heavyvelshu
Beaten BY Lewis
Adamick dropped ic-rour5 IA.
cision to John Henry Lewis IN.
heavyweight champion. = Phn,.
delphia last week. To,es rae ben
idle since last year.
In his battle with Lewis. An.
mick was on the recei' r. snd 4
some rapid-fire punching for Il.
first seven rounds ~ he ron. *
Lewis piled UP an extremely lars
lead. Jimmy was able n Lea.
the elusive target in the last ,hre
rounds. giving Lewis rea, ps~.
ing.
In the battle in OLYMPIA asr
week Toles will enter the rinz With
weight. height, and reach advsn.
tsge. In his hattie against Lsvu.
Adamick scaled ISIS. Toies weigh.
has been in the neishhorhooi 0.
1876 for his bouts.
While not as clever boyer a.
Toles. the Midland Naaler packs
the heavier punch Although be
does not hit with the speed and
power Of Joe Louis he's able 70
put his opponents down With ei,hs,
left hook or righ'-hsri punch
Toles is a pre-hattle ;ayoriis 4.
mong the betters
Toles and Adsmick wer' in'o
training Monday for me hs boT
which the Detroi, fans have be-,
demanding for the pas' year
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-24

lages with strong aerial attack.
plus a versified rushing game. es-
pecially off-tackle plays.
II Is the belief OF the coaches OF
the All-Stsrs that the passing game
will prove the KEY tina. will solve
the difficult and perplex;ng prob
lens confronting their charges II
was with this in mind that they
have been attempting to smooth out
a passing game that woull BATTLE
their heavier opponents.
This passing game has been built
around Edwards, former Kentucky
halfback. and Mack Robinson, for
mer Arkansas state end. Edwards
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-24

AGO II weight. greater
experience and larger and better
ray nj reserve material mean
arv'hinr IN the rridiron field. then
The Chicago Rears should frounce
ne colored All-S'ars whAr the
'vo 'esms meet here Friday night
In Soldiers Field
The proceeds from the game will
70 70 charitable instructions here in
hicagp.
The Bears have one ~ he heavi-
est lines in professional football.
Mos, Of the players On the club
have heen PLAYING as unit for
more han two years. ard the re-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-24
Chicago Bears Ruled Favorite Over AD-Stars

serve material il good enough 10
exceed The regular starting line
III on many Of The stevens in pro-
fessional field
Win ny Two Touchdowns
Thus. on the basis NJ weight
experience, and reserve material
the Bears should beat the All-Stsrs
ny no less than two touchdowns.
Then TOO. the All-Stars have had
less than two weeks Of training
while the Bears have played four
games. They opened the season
hack in August.
However. Coaches Ray Kemp
and Duke Slater have hopes OF
overcoming the many disadvan-