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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Spanish Loyalists Being
 Hit Hard By Nationalists

drive eastward toward the Mediter- ranean sea in an attempt to cut off Valencia from Barcelona, the loyalist capital.
 The nationalists announced the complete encirclement of the city this morning with the capture of the last government mountain of defense. Fl Trincheron, south of Teruel and dominating the Turia valley through which some 10000 loyalists were accused of setting fire to the city during the night. The civil government palaces and part of the northeast quarter of the city were reported in flames.
 It was reported that the fires were started simultaneously and were be- lieved to have been a signal for a nasty evacuation.
 The nationalist radio station at Irun announced that two Galaciar divisions had entirely occupied the city.
 The nationalists reported that 1000 loyalists were killed in the at tempt to escape and 1500 other; were taken prisoners.
 Several battalions surrendered in side the city. it was added.
 An insurgent communique sait it was believed that the leader o the defendiig troops, known as IF Campesino" (the peasant) end fo whom his division was named, wa killed when trench mctar struc an automobile in which the diYisol staff was fleeing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
BY GEORGE P. MORRIS, JR.

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Hartford, Feb. 22-Those who are attempting to bring about the re- placement of Secretary of State o. John Satti, New London, and Comptroller Charles c. Swartz, Nor walk on the 1888 Democratic state ticket are doomed to disappoint- ment, 1t was learned today from men high in command of the party's inner circle.
 Even those of the party's so-called new guard, whi might like to see such happening, admit such a maneuver would be costly in votes, which in itself is enough to thwart such plans, leaders said. They point to the fact that such move was made two years ago., and if it were unsusseccful then, with the mighty Roosevelt machine behind the party 1t would be foolhardy in an oil year.
 Leaders advanced three concrete reasons why it will not be &C., complished this fall. The first was the lesson taught politicians oi both parties the g.o.p. back in l92s when Secretary of State Farncis Pallotti was showed aside to open a wound in that party's ranks that has never been ehaled.
 The second reason was simple one, but none the less potent. Both Satti and Swartz are heavy vote getters, but only draw & persona vote from quarters inaccessible te the average nominee but they are in a position to command plenty oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
BANK DEBTORS ARE BEING SUED
Bank Commissioner Perry In Behalf of Merchants
 Trust Starts Actions

Five debtors of tho defunct Mer- chants Trust Company were named defendants in civil actions filed in the court of common pleas yester- day afternoon by Bank Commission CT Walter Perry. Damages of $47, ,965 are sought in the five suits.
 The litigation is in connection with the plan of the bank com missioner to complete the receiver ship as rapidly as possible, and also to pay another dividend to deposit ors in the near future. Further suits are expected to be filed promptly. The Democrat learned recently that the bank commission CT would file actions seeking damages in excess Of 100000.
 Adolph Sanditz is named defend ant in an action for $41,80o. The complaint states that he executed promissory note for $4o,OO0, July 1, 1881.
 Hermenie Guilbert and George D. Guilbert, are defendants in $1,275 action. They allegedly executed a note December g, 1881.
 P. s. and Marie Choquette, who executed notes for $2,200 and $408 September 19 and November g, 1881, are defendants in a $3,675 suit.
 Damages of $465 are asked in an action against Sarah Carpelman and Jacob Kaplan. The suit is based on note executed July g, 1880 for $285
 The other action is against Marie Galante Maglio and Angelo Venezi- ano, for damages of $750. This is based on a note executed January 26, 1881 for $550.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
BY HARRISON La ROCHE United Press Staff COrreSn0nden

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 Hendaye, Franco-Spanish From tier, Feb. 22-Government forces gave way today to the unrelenting pressure of besieging insurgent troops and -bandoned the south Aragon city of Teruel, it was officially an- nounced in Barcelona. The loyalists evacuated the city, possession of which has been hotly disputed for months, by way of Villastar to the southeast before the insurgents un- d. the personly direction of Gen. eralissimo Francisco Franco, were able to close ring of steer" The commander at Teruel mustered all his forces within the city as the besieging troops frightened their lines and broke through the in- surgent ring to join the main loy- alist forces outside the city.
 Although nationalist sources re- ported that anarchists remained within the city continuing the re- sistance, the government announced that no loyalists nor munitions re- mained in the city.
 The battle, from which the gov ernment command apparently de cided to withdraw rather than sac rifice troops within the city as die the insurgents when Teruel fel to the loyalists last Dec. 2l, wa the most fierce encounter of tn entire civil war.
 l. With the recapture of Teruel Franco is expected to renew hi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
PARCELS OF LAND
 WILL BE SEIZED

Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. g = U.P) - State Highway Commissioner moved today to seize by condemna- tion 25 parcels of land at Fairfield necessary for extension of the $20,- 100000 Merritt Parkway to the Trumbull town line. Filing of mars in superior court as preliminary to condemnation proceedings was the first action along this line taken by Macdonald in acquiring 32 miles of rights-of- for the parkway. Ali other land was acquired by the state through outright purchase. Macdon- aid expected to file certificates in court soon, asserting the state need ed the land, and then would start immediate building operations. De- termination of the price would be left to state referee.
 The condemnation procedure was decided upon at conference last week among Governor Wilbur |. Cross, Attorney General Charles J. Mclaughlin and Macdonald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Satti, S,vartz Not Likely To Be Taken OH State Ticket

votes from the opposition.
 Leaders contend all factions in the Democratic party agree that Satti and Swartz have been tested in pub lie office and found otStanding in integrity and character. They are men of high caliber, highly efficient, and command respect throughout the state. These qualifications are first attributes to be considered by voters in 1888.
 It is believed today there has been one reason for periodic moves to replace Swartz and Satti-pat- ronage. Their departments are said to be the only ones at the state capital, where the new guard has been unable to acquire much pat ronage. Both heads have made their appointments as they saw fit.
 In order to accomplish their ends, it was learned, enemies of the sec retary of state and the comptroller have worked diligently to draw them into taking sides on certain financial party disputes, such as the looming contest for United States senator. If Satti and SwartS could be persuaded to take 8 stand, par ticularly on the losing side, 1t was said, their replacement would be easy. In other words. they would go down with their man.
 Such a plan, leaders pointed out has thus far proven futule for neither are taking sides. Both Satti and Swartz have maintained their interest in the 1888 ticket as con- fined to the office of secretary ot state and comptroller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
One or Concessions m Latest Pact Hitler Is After More Territory
European Trouble
 Up To Present
(RY United PreSSl

 Developments today in the British Italian German situa- tiOn:
 London-Britain reported to be considering big export cred it's to Italy as commons meets for debate on labor party cen- sure motion against Cham berlain.
 Paris-Cabinet meets to save Frances diplomatic structure from collapse; big military ap- propriations expected. Vienna-POlice close univer- sity as Nazi anG anti-Nazi students clash on first day of government ban against dem- onstrations.
 HankOw-China to protest to Germany against HitlerS re- marks on Japan and promise to recognize ManchukuO.
 Rome - British ambassador ordered home for instructions as Italians look to Chamber lain for start on friendship negotiations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
PROPERTIES OF LEARY ATTACHED
Deputy Sheriff Maley Has Covered Them All-NO
 Other Suits

Deputy Sheriff John J. Maley of New Haven said today that all prop critics and interests of former Con- troller Daniel J. Leary had been attached in connection with the $c00 900 Superior Court action ill- stituted yesterday by the Waterbury Good Government Association.
 No service has as yet been made on Daniel J. Leary, however, and this procedure must be followed be- fore the suit can be returned to Superior Court. Sheriff Maley said he had no intention of trying to make service on MT. Leary today.
 No Other Suits Yet
 Rumors that other local officials might be named defendants in addi- tion to litigation brought by tax payers were quieted today by Harold White, president of the Good Gov ernment Association, and one of the plaintiffs in the suit. In answer to a query from Democrat reporter who wanted to know if further suits would be instituted, he answered, q hardly think so. Do you know ot any others we should sue?"
 Plaintiffs in the action, brought in the interest of Waterbury's citi- zens and taxpayers, are Harold F. White, Bonnet Bronson, Orton F. Camp, Joseph E. Nelly, Theodore F. Nuhn and Frederick B. BeardSley.
 Order of Judge Inglis
 Judge Ernest A. Inglis has signed an order restraining MT. Leary from transferring or dispoSing of any of his holdings. Deputy Sheriff Maley has served attachments on secre- taries of all corporations in which MT. Leary is a stockholder, which action will eliminate any possibility of transfers.
 Attachments have been placed on all MT. Leary's interests in the Dia- rnond Ginger Ale Company; Water bury Brewing Company. Lux Clock Company: Grey Telephone Pay Sta ton Company of Hartford; and the Buckingham Oil Company of Cor pus Christi, Texas, of which Repub- lican Town Chairman J. Warren Upson Is secretary.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
THOROUCHBREDS
 READY TO START

Arcadia, Cal, Feb 22-(UP)-- Clear weather and fast track to- day favored 16 leading thorough breds entered in the fourth annual renewal of the $50,OOO added Santa Anita derby, a mile and furlong gallop for three year olds. A capac- ity crowd of 60,0o0 was expected.
 The 16 steeds represented the class of the winter book in which III prospects had been entered. Last minute scratches might cut the field to IA entries before the barrier is lifted at p. III. c p. m. EST).
 Owner of the winner will collect approximately $42,500 when the added money Is totaled. The purse to the place horse will be $10,000, with $5,0O0 to third and $2,500 to the fourth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

Charles s. O'Cornor, presented to the Board of Finance yesterday and accepted with the reservation con- tained in motion by Commissioner John H. Goss .hat the corporation counsel shall give supplemental ruling on how transfers from the fund shall be made legally to pay the overdrafts. Which leaves the situation of the Republican attack on the administration in the follow inn summarized condition:
 Summary of Conditions
 1. Overdrafts of appropriations are liabilities of the city.
 2. In spite of Controller Sherwood L. Rowlands Republican organiza- tion campaign against the former controller, Daniel J. Lesry, by use of a 1881 amendment to the city charter, sections amended in 1887 superseded the instrument used by Republican lawyers in the smear at- tack.
 3. The Republican American in- cepted ''non-partisan committee, now 'Citizens' Good Government Association, which filed suit against former Controller Leary yesterday, by the corporation counsePs opinion, is in the position of being faced with a possible counter-suit which would find its estimated 2,500 members liable for whatever the amount of the judgment might be.
 4. The finance board rebut1ed Controller Rowland, those he "con- sidered" his allies in the Republi- can-American attempt t. pin onus for overdrafts on his predecessor leading the board as unit to re- organize city affairs in due legal form.
 5. Members of the board well comed the investigation prompted by the partisan protest, remark ing that such study of city affairs will have merit as report on finan- cial matters.
 6. Commissioner Major w. Judge asked for immediate action on pay ment of December bills amounting to about $120,000, presently held up by Controller Rowland.
 z. A special meeting of the board will be called before Monday, when the suppleme ntal ruling of the cor
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Patroln1en Get Orders To Tag AH Motorists
Every Driver Passing Signal Lights or Stop Signs, Those Who Violate Parking Ordinances, to Get
 One-POlice Held Responsible

Under threat of speedy disciplin- ary action if they are not obeyed, Police Superintendent William J. Roach has issued orders to all mem bers of the police department to give tags to all motorists who pass signal lights or stop signs, or who violate the parking ordinances. In the orders. posted at police head quarters, Supt. Roach declares that the work of each patrolman'S en- forcement of traffic and parking regulations will be checked. More over, the orders state, officers will be held responsible for the work of men under their command.
 Are Having Effect
 The orders have already had an effect, judging from the number of tags turned in at headquarters. Yesterday, no less than 50 motorists paid for tags given them by police men. Today another 29 drivers paid at headquarters. The orders were posted over the weekend.
 Supt. Roach orders a strict ban on double parking, parking on the left side, parking near fire hydrantS, parking on bus stands, and parking in front of driveways. He also di- rects that drivers who fail to halt for red lights or stop signs be giv- en tags.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Big Financial Credits to Be Accorded Italian Govt for New Agreement FRANCE IS ASSURED BY GREAT BRITAIN House of Commons in Stormy Session Over
 Change of Policies
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Staff Correspondent)

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 London, February 9. = (UP) - Great Britain was reported today to be plan ming big financial credits to Italy as the House of Com mons assembled for a bitter debate on a labor party motion of censure against the governments foreign policy. Viscount Halifax temporary foreign minister, con- ferred today with Andre Charles Corbin, French ambassador. It was understood that Corbin expressed his country's anxieties regarding fu- ture British foreign policy and that Halifax explained in detail that British relations with France were ill no way affected.
 AS the conference was held while the French cabinet was meet ing in PariS-tfle house of commons assembled for bitter debate on 8 labor party motion of censure against the governments foreign policy and reports spread that tL~. government planned big finansisl credits to Italy.
 Eden To See King
 Anthony Eden visited the foreign office this morning, carrying the tra- ditional ministerial red dispatch box, and it was indicated that he might be on his way to Buckingha:a palace to surrender formally to King George the seals of his office as for eign secretary, which he resigned because of disagreement on policy.
 Reports had been current for sev- eral weeks of a loan, or extensive credits, to Italy as part of a Brit ish-Italian diplomatic agreement.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
CzeChOslayakia Is Next to Fall; Woodrow Wilson
 Name Revered There FRENCH INFLUENCE IN
 BALKANS THREATENED Ring of Steel Around Ger many Created By France
 Will Be Shattered
KY WEBB MILLER
Copyright, 1888, by United Press)

Copyright, 1888, by United Press)
 Berlin, February g. - (UP) - The next objective in Adolf Hitler's campaign to spread German influence by squeeze play'' diplomacy is Czechoslovakia, an island in a sea of Relationships where the name of Woodrow Wilson still is spoken with reverence. A third of the 10,000,000 Germans whom the Fuehrer is striv- ing to bring within the Nazi orbit live in Czechosloyakia, a nation that is a hodge -podge of races and sprawls across the map of middle Europe like bridge between the Germanic and Slavic worlds.
 Any day now Hitler is expected to make the first move. One of his aims is to detach Czechoslovakio from its alliance with Soviet Russia. This pact is one of his chief con- cer1ls, for he believes that Czecho- slovakia, nudging as it does against the German border, is in reality dagger against the heart of the Reich.
 French To Lose Grip
 If at the same time he can loosen the bonds of the Little Entente - Czechoslovakia, Rumania and Jugo- slavia - and thereby further weaken French influence in the Balkans, so much the better. The Little En- tente is the device France worked
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
ARMY BOMBERS
 START RETURN

Buenos Aires, Feb. 22-OP)-Five of the six United States army bomb CTS which made good will flight to Buenos Aires took off from Fl Palomar al rbase today for San- tiago. Chile, on their return home.
 The sixth plane, piloted by Capt. Archibald Y. Smith. was stuck in the muddy field and it's departure was delayed.
 The five planes were expected to reach Santiago in 31s hours. They left here at 7:22 a. m., EST. Flying conditions were perfect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
SCHUSCHNICC IS
 STILL BIC BOSS
Closes Vienna University to Prevent Any More
 Clashes of Students
(Acme Radiophoto)
By ROBERT H. BEST United Press Staff Correspondent

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 Vienna, Feb. 22- (UP) - Police, acting firmly under new instructions from Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg, closed the University building today as the result of noisy though minor classes between Nazi and anti-Nazi students.
 At midnight Schuschnigg had im- posed a four weeks ban on political demonstrations after giving Nazis three days in which to celebrate the new agreement with Germany.
 Students went to classes this morning, however, ready for a fight. NaziS had planned to Waylay the big hall of the university 'MarxiSt' students released from jail or read mitted to classes after the amnesty But Catholic students outwitted them, occupied the hall themselves and gave a demonstration for Schuschnigg.
 Police Rush to Scene
 Mounted and foot police, rushed to the scene, put strong guard around the building while Catholic students sang patriotic songs and Nazis booed and gave the Hitler salute. Then students gathered out side the building and manhandleo couple of onlookers who failed to uncover when one of their anti-Naz songs was sung. Minor fights broke out. Police arrested two students elected all students from the build ing, dispersed bystanders and closed the school.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
ITALY FEELING
 MUCH PLEASURE
British Ambassador Lord Perth Called tO London
 to Get Instructions
BY STEWART BROWN

United Press Staff COrreSpondent)
 Rome, Feb. 22-UP)-Lord Perth. British ambassador, has received instructions to report to London and confer with government officials concerning negotiations with Italy, it was learned today.
 The British embassy disclosed that Lord Perth had been ordered home to confer with Prime Minister Nev- file Chamberlain and temporary Foreign Secre'~ry Lord Halifax.
 He plans to leave for London by train at II a. m. tomorrow.
 Thus within 36 hours of the resig- nation of Anthony Eden as British foreign secretary, Chamberlain ar- ranged to instruct his envoy here on the new situation between Italy and Britain, estranged since Italy's war on Ethiopia in 1895.
 News Reaches Cabinet
 News of the instructions to the (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
TAYLOR ILL

Hollywood, Feb. 22- (UP)-Robert Taylor has been confined to his home under doctors care with an eye ailment, his studio re- vealed today. Taylor's ail- ment was not serious, Met ro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio reported, and he was ex- pected to be back at work today or tomorrow. He is working on the picture "Three Comrades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
ENVOY DIES

Derby, Eng, Feb. 22- (UP)-Hugh Lloyd Thom- as, British minister to Paris, died today after a fall in a -steeplechase. Thomas was 49. He en- tered the diplomatic serv- ice in 1912. He was assis- tant private secretary to the Prince of Wales from 1929 to 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Late Neus Bulletins
RUMOR DENIED

Vienna, Feb. 22-CUP) The official press office at Bucharest denied by tele- phone to the United Press today rumors circulated on the stock exchange and in parliament at Blu d a pest that King Carol had been wounded in an attempt to assassinate him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Ouerdrafts On Appropriations
 City Obligations
Charter Makes Provision for Such Happening; Cor poration Counsel O'ConnOr Explains Counter
 Suits May Yet Result From Purge

Overdras of appropriations of the City of Waterbury obligations of the city and the charter and statutes provide that they may be paid out of tax receipts of Jan
 ary to May paid into the surplus sinking fund Any deficit cannot be determined until June after the overdrafts the resources available in the surplus sinking fund Such was the opinion of Corporation Counsel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
BOWLING EXPERT DIES

Willimantic. Conn, Feb. 22-(UP) Charles l.. Harding, 55, well-known Westport bowling authority. died last night after a heart attack. He was attending the annual Eastern SweepStakeE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

ITS it wisest to let nature A take its course in the de- yelOpment of 8 child or to attempt to turn the new conner into a prodigy like Philip Holzw0rth, who roller skates at an age when most babies still struggle to mas ter the feat of walking?
 The prodigy problem Is only one of thousands that Oliver Roberts Barton dis cusses brilliantly in her new series of child training ar- ticIes called RAISING A FAMILY. Watch for these most readable, interesting and helpful discussions daily lu The
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The Weather

Fair, Warmer Tonight; Rain on Wednesday
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Evening star., 1938-07-31

Mrs. Francis B. Sayre will leave this
week for Martha's Vineyard. Mass,
where they expect to remain about a
month.
Col j. NJ Johnson, the Assistant
Secretary of the Department of Com
merce. who left Thursday to attend
the Tobacco Festival where he was
the principal speaker at the huge an
nual affair at Mullins, S. c., went yes
terday to Omaha, Nebr., where he
spoke at the American Legion Con-
vention. Mrs. johnson will leave next
week for South Carolina, where she
will remain a week or two. She is eX-
pecting Col Johnsons brother and sis
ter-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert N
Johnson. to come down from New
York to be her guests some time next
week.
The Fiscal Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury. Mr.. Wayne Chatfield-
Taylor, who spent last week end at
Nantucket Island in Massachusetts
with Mrs Chatfeld- Taylor, who is
spending the summer there, plans to
60 with his family in September to
Lake Forest. H.. when their daughter.
Miss Adelaide atfield-Taylor, will
be introduced to society there.