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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
(BY DIOGENES, JR.)


 What course will the grand jury investigation of Waterbury take in the first stages?
 That is the question which is puzzling most of Waterbury at the moment. Only a few are aware of the intent of Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, ST. And, strangely some of these few are as nervous as though they were already in- dicted.
 Curiously, it is nov the coterie of persons against whom the attack was intended which includes this assortment of quivery individuals. To the contrary-a certin publisher is polishing up his accent for that time when he will be asked about election transactions of what was thought to have been dim distant past. A past, by the way. full of dic- tographs and dealings, dallying with the corrupt practices act and other commodities of legislation designed for the protection of the public against the interruptions and the money mad.
 All the Facts!
 And, too, there is state Senator among this assortment of those in- terested in the Waterbury investiga- tion whose sources of revenue at recent sessions of the Legislature are expected to prove more than interesting to the grand jury. The question bothering many in Water bury is: How much of the back ground of this investigation is the special prosecutor going to reveal? Will we learn what the principal interests in this program are? Shall we, at long last, know what political aspect and commercial impetus started this smirching of the fair name of our city?"
 Some citizens have urged that the investigation assume an even more extensive program than the prose- cutor has evidenced his intent. They are loath to believe that only the political ambitions of few could cause such expense and stir ring of the citizenry during trying economic period.
 Let's get to the root of this mat ter" is the cry heard in many sec tions of Waterbury on the eve of the grand jury converting. Lets take a look at the record of all concerned in this matter. Is the present con- troller qualified to represent such expert accountants as have been furnished him at beck and call? Will he be able, once the investiga- ton is complete. to give the service he has promised to the citizens?
 Some there are who will swear that this last Is true, that the Re- publican organization has put its faith in 8 former second baseman who will never catch the runner at home-plate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
LYNN SHOE SHOPS
 REOPEN TODAY

Lynn, Mass, March - U.P) - Eight Lynn shoe factories employ ing $500 re-opened today following settlement of five-day outlawed strike of 1000 women stitchers. The manufacturers capitulated yesterday to strikers demands that neither Mrs. Eleanor M. Rooney, busted Haverhill union business agent, nor her son Ralph act as wage adjuster.
 On their part, the 1000 strikers and 26O0 other workers made idle by the walkout agreed to work Satur- day mornings until the lost days have been made up.
 The agreement, signed by the manufacturers individually, made no reference to Mrs. Rooney's post as secretary of the Eastern Shoe Man. ufacturers Association.
 Mrs. Rooney was the sole issue in the strike, which began Monday. Though the stitchers are members of c. I. O.s United Shoe Workers of America, the unions joint coun- cil declared the strike illegal and pointed out that union contracts do not expire until December 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
LOWELL HAD FIRE
 SCARE TODAY

Lowell Mass, March 5.-(UP)- One man was burned severely and 20 persons were driven out early today when general-alarm fire swept a three-story brick block in the tene- ment section of the city. After a 2 1-2-hour fight, f1remen checked the flames and estimated loss at $10,0OO The blaze started, appar- ently from defective wiring, in a basement bedroom occupied by Her bert Carr, 35. Wakened by smoke, he attempted to beat out the flames with his hands, but was forced to flee.
 His parents, MT. and Mrs. James Carr and a brother Francis, Il, es- capped before the flames burst through a stairwell. The second floor of the building was unoccupied, but MT. and Mrs. Albert Drewin were trapped on the third floor. With a life line of knotted sheets, the Drewins crawled along window ledge and were pulled to safety by tenants of an adjoining building. Families in five adjoining buildings fled in night clothing to the snowy streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

minister of air, has been favorite target. But the cabinet has stood firmly by him.
 It is maintained that the manu- lecturers of airplanes in Britain have greatly extended their plants and are producing aircraft the equal of any in the world and superior to most. The various world records held by British airmen and airplanes are pointed to as evidence that the country is not tagging behind. No figures have been given out, but re- gently continental paper, which professed to have inside informa- tion, said Britain already had 20l5 true, manufacture has been even beyond schedule.
 AS to the many and often fatal accidents, the fact seems to be that machines are being added to the force faster than the Royal Air Force can adequately train men to handle them.
 When such fatal accidents happen abroad, the British Broadcasting company. in announcing the news, always starts with the sympathetic words:
 We regret to announce"
 The Italians announce no regrets They do not love the British. They hold them responsible for the sanc- tions imposed by the League of Ma tions when Mussolini sent his troops to conquer Ethiopia. There still is tension about affairs. in the Medi- terranean. Which may account for the fact that. when an accident oc- CUTS in the Royal Air Force, there comes over the ether in staccato Italian:
 "The usual expected aviation ac- cident happened today when an R. A. F. plane crashed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
ANNIVERSARIES! Bremen, Policemen Take B a C k W ar d Glance Along Trail of Yesterdays Memo ries.

Tomorrow will be 20th anniver- sary day in the police and fire de- partments. Four policemen and firemen tomorrow will mark the anniversaries of their appoint ments or promotions to higher rank.
 Tomorrow will be the 20th an- niversary of Capt. Stephen Bloom fields advancement to that rank in the fire department. He was appointed a private May 3, 1905. Lieut.. Walter Johnson will cele- brate the 20th anniversary of his promotion to that rank. He was named a regular Sept. T, 1910. Private Patrick J. Donahue to- morrow will observe the 20th an- niversary of his appointment as a regular.
 In the police department, Pa trolman James Sammon, now as signed to traffic duty in Exchange Place, will tomorrow mark the 20th anniversary of his appoint ment to the regular force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
SUICIDES BODY
 SHIPPED HOME

Westfield, Mass, March - (U. P)-The body of John A. Cleaver, 21, of Portland, Me, found in his parked coupe yesterday, will be sent to his former home at Wilmington, Del, for burial.
 Associate Medical-Examiner Ro- bert D. Hildreth said Cleaver had committed suicide by carbon mon oxide poisoning.
 At Portland, his parents, MT. and Mrs. Ashton G. Cleaver, found it difficult to believe that their son had taken his own life. They said he had been in good health and happy in his work as salesman for a Boston theater supply company. They believed he might have stop ped by the roadside to rest and left the motor running to keep the car warm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Y.M.C.A Notes
CITY CHESS TOURNAMENT
 SCHEDULE STARTS TODAY
First Round at Y. M. c. A.
 March 5


 March 5
 P"llome and Campoli; Lewis and Tartaglia; Cashman, bye. Strong and Keillor; Cornell and Sundel; Noiling and Warner. Di Blasia and Stanley; StamWich and OBrien; Barker and Spada. Second Round at Waterbury Chess
 Club, March 9 Bellome and Keillor; Lewis and Sundel; Vashman and Warner. Strong and Stanley; Cornell and OBrien; Noliing and Spada. DiBlasis and Campoli; Stamwich and Tartaglia; Barker. bye.
 Third Round at Y. M. c. A.
 March 19
 Bellome and Stanley: Lewis and O'Brien; Cashman and Spada. Strong and DiBlaSis; Cornell and Stamwich: Noiling and Barker. Keillor and Campoli; Sundel and Tartaglia; Warner, bye. Fourth Round at. Waterbury Chess Club March g Bellome and DiBlasis; Lewis and Stamwich; Cashman and Barker. Strong and Campoli; Cornell and Tartaglia; Noiling, bye.
 Stanley and Keillor: OBrien and Sundel; Spada and Warner.
 Fifth Round at Y. M. c. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

In 8 public statement today Governor Wilbur L. Cross urges public support of National Used Car Exchange Week program. His excellency urges cooperation of the people of Connecticut in the following statement:
 During recent months employ ment in the field of automobile manufacturing has been greatly curtailed because of a falling of in orders for new cars. Thousands of men and women, workers in this basic American industry, have lost their jobs, relief rolls have consequently increased while pur- chasing power has been propor- tionately diminished.
 In the belief that a large meas- ure of unemployment will result by their own efforts to hasten the effect of economic law, automo- bile manufacturers have designat- ed March 5-12 as National Used
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

The little theater movement, sing ing groups and instrumental music give pleasure to all enrollees and creative expression to thousands of our future industrial workers as they alternate between work and play. One hundred and three of these groups, involving 1905 lads each month, created, rehearsed and per- formed to their own growth and the entertainment of their fellows. Arts and crafts, music and drama lead the way in preparing these youths for the profitable use of leisure time.
 Two hundred and thirty-three thousand read, 6,60O educational films seen by a total audience of 341, ,790 and 3,782 lectures, attended by 372,750 enrollees, answer em- phatically the skeptics who question the desire of modern youths to im- prove themselves. One hundred and two reading rooms, with total of over 100000 volumes on their shelves provide the quite proof that America will not be swayed by jingoists whose meat is illiterate, uniformed citi- zenS.
 Assistance
 The company commander and his educational adviser would be sorely tried to provide the necessary in- Struction for the more than thirty sourses to be found in each camp were it not for the ready assistance of the entire camp staff and outside resources. More than 100 WPA teachers are assigned to the camps by the various state administrators. Ten IVA teachers were supplied by cooperative universities and Al reg ular school teachers contributed their services. in addition to scores of business men, ministers and others.
 The "A camp educational advisers, all trained in the educational pro- fession insure the achievement of the high standards of camp educa- tion desired by both Washington and corps area headuarters. The present 80 per cent participation could easily be increased to 100 per cent by reducing the standards of what constitutes a course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Gouernor Endorses Used Car Week Plan

Car Exchange week. Their pur- pose is twofold: to improve high way safety by promoting the ex- change of dangerously old vehicles for cars of a more recent vintage and to stimulate the demand for new cars. . Connecticut has more than a patriotic interest in this drive-a- better-car movement. Our auto mobile dealers, salesmen. mechanics and office workers depend for their living on the purchase of cars. Many of our factories are engaged in the production of parts and materials used in the build ing of ours.
 For these reasons I urge the people of this state to cooperate to the best of their ability with tks sponsors of Naticslal Used Car Exchange week. ..
 WILBUR L. CROSS,
 Governor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
PRIEST TO G|vE| FRENCH LECTURE
Lenten DevOtiOns to Be Held Tomorrow Night at
 St. Johns Church
WATERTOWN Correspondent: Mary Cosgrove
 Phone 875

Watertown, March 5.-Masses to. morrow at St. Johns church will bt at 2, 8:15 and 10 o'clock. In Beth. lehem at II o'clock. The Children ot Mary will receive communion in g body at the 2 o'clock mass. The collection for the missions will be taken up at all the masses. Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock there will be Lenten devotionS for the French speaking people of the parish, with sermon in French by Father Disco.
 Monday St. Johns school will re- open. Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock the Children of Mary will meet ir the church to recite the office after which they will go to the school fol a business meeting. At 73O o'clock the high school boys will meet in the high school hall for religious in- struction. Following this instruction the Catholic Youth organization will hold its social meeting in the Holy Name room.
 Tuesday at 8 o'clock there will be rehearsal of St. Johns minstrel troupe.
 Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock Lenten devotions for the English speaking people of the parish. After devotionS, St. Johns School associa- tion will hold their regular monthly meeting in the school hall.
 Thursday evening at 2 o'clock, Boy Scout troop Uo. 3 will hold their weekly meeting in the school.
 Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock there will be stations of the cross follow ed by benediction.
 Next Sunday will be communion Sunday for the Holy Name society. Methodist Episcopal Sunday school at 10 a. m. Wor- ship and holy communion at II a. m. Monday-3:30p D. m., Brownie Pack 7:30 D. m., Methodist High asso- ciates. Members should attend in order to complete plans for the group rally to be held here March 18th.
 Tuesday-8 p. m., Ladies Aid so- ciety; 8 p. m., second in series of union Lenten services with MT. Wells speaking on He Is the Son of God"
 Thursday-7 p. m., Junior Choris- ters under the leadership of MT. Parke; 7:30 p. m., adult choir. Friday-3:30 p. m., preparatory class.
 First Congregational
 Sunday school at 10 o'clock; wor- ship and communion at Il o'clock. Beginning a series of sermons on gerat religious leaders, Bernard of Clairvraux.
 Monday afternoon-Girl Scouts. i Wednesday evening-Union Len. ten service at the Methodist church MT. Wells speaking.
 Friday evening-Choir rehearsal.
 Christ Episcopal
 Holy commuinion service at a m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.; worship at II a. m.
 At the meeting of the Council ot Catholic Women Wednesday evening there were 25 members present. The report on the membership drive showed 73 new names had been add ed. The delegates to the Watertown Peace Council reported on the last meeting. Plans were made for food sale in Swanson's and Ryan's, St, Patrick's day, March IT. The com- mittee in charge follows: Mrs. George Ryan, Mrs. Otis Harrison, Mrs. Margaret Barry, Mrs. Joseph Pichette, Mrs. Catherine Burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Grand Jury Takes Spotlight! General Demand for All the Facts Now Evident Startling Disclosures May Involve
 Prominent Citizens Responsible for Smear Campaign"

But report carries through the streets of Waterbury peculiar onus for some who are considered the means to the end in the cur rent litigation. There are offers from numerous persons who have not ap- peared publicly in the matter to appear for questioning before the grand jury.
 Storm of Protest
 Many of these have stories, sub stantiated by more than the casual challenge" of the Republican or ganization publications, that they wish to relate. There is gathering a storm of protest over the implica- tion of the Republican organization in matter which many aver should be kept clear of politics.
 So, on the eve of this converting of the jury which includes such h. dependent Democrats as these who worked hand-in-glove with the Fusion forces of last election, man and woman, much that will not, in the first analysis, eet the eye is being organized for the ultimate of the procedure.
 There is speculation whether the special prosecutor may not withhold all information" for the first sev- eral days in order to gain the "dra- matic effect" which some testimony of attack witnesses may be able to paint on the picture of prosecution Some citizens, (names on request) are willing to testify concerning matters leading up to the present deficit" in city affairs, on matters relating to expenses in last cleo tions, on matters relating to fees paid to legislators, all of which have not appeared in the prospectus of the proceedings about to commence
 MT. Alcorn's Way
 Which leads to the start of the grand jury impanelment with Judge Ernest A. Inglis presiding over the 18 members of the grand list se- lected over last weekend at Water bury and Hartford. What will the first few days bring beyond the repetition of the attacks the inco- herent Sherwood L. Rowland and his "mouthpieces", William J. Arm strong, mystery man. and account ant, and James F. Purcell, who was raised" from $3,500 to $4,00O a year some months ago for his work as accountant in charge of the records after service as a Democrat since 1880?
 Only the echoes which must be confined to the "soundproof" third floor courtroom at the county courthouse will reveal the first hours of the procedure Then? Well, MT Alcorn will conduc, the investiga- ton in his own way, he has said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
BRONSON SISTERS ENTERTAIN GIRLS
Club Plans Next Meeting March Is at Home of
 Miss Aletha Knibbs
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5-0932

The Middlebury Girls Club met at the home of the Misses Marion and Shirley Bronson on South street last night. Games were played and refreshments served. Those present were Marion and Eleanor Townsend, Aletha Knibbs, Harriett Harper, Eleanor Read, Marion John son, Shirley Salisbury and Dorothy Miner. The next meeting is sched- uled for March IS at the home of Miss Aletha Knibbs of South street.
 Rev. Paul Macy of Hartford will speak at the 10:45 o'clock service tomorrow morning at the Congrega- tional Church school is at 9:30 a. m., and the Christian Endeavor members will meet at 7:30 p. m.
 Mass will be celebrated at the church of St. John of the Cross by Rev. Raymond J. Kennedy at 9 O'CLOCK tomorrow mOrnlng.
 Miss Isabel Rinaldi, daughter of MT. and Mrs. D. A. Rinaldi of North street, and student nurse at the Waterbury Hospital, was taken py ambulance to the Isolation Hospital in New Haven yesterday with case of scarlet fever.
 Local schools will reopen Monday, after having the mid-year recess.
 Mrs. Edgar w. Collins, who has been spending the past week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Chester Beane of North street, has returned to her home in Bangor, Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
MEL HILL RECALLED

Boston, March 5-(UP)--Mel Hill, promising young wipger of the Prov idence Reds, has been recalled by the Boston Bruins and will join the team in Detroit for tomorrow nights game with the Red Wings.
 Hill will play with Art Jackson and Gordon Pettniger on the third line. He replaces Roy GoldSworthy, Boston veteran who sustained a charley horse when he crashed into the net at Chicago Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
ENDS WINNING STREAK

Boston, March 5.-(UP)-George Martin, Boston welterweight, ended the winning streak of Ralph Vanelli by defeating the Providence boxer in ten-round fight at Boston Gar den last evening.
 Zanelli had been undefeated in 31 consecutive bouts until he stepped into the ring with Martin, who forc- ed the pace all the way. Both fighters are recent graduates from the amateur ranks.
 Martin weighed 147, and Zanelli IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05

and defensive air strength. Ane this has made it an object for g double attack:
 That the air program is not being fulfilled to anything like schedule.
 2-That there must be some thing radically wrong when so many accidents are continually occurring in the Royal Air Force. The first criticism has already lec to caustic attacks il the press ano parliament and Vscount SWinton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
SWEDISH FABRICS

Dolly Tree is busy unpacking in- teresting boxes from Sweden. They contain rare embroideries and fab rics of this country which the Metro Goldwyn Mayer designer plans to use in new wardrobe she is creating for Myrna Loy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
By MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Staff COrreSuOndenf

5sneerng jeerng part
 
 accident have not only aroused the ire Bull but criticism military program.
 isolation planned offensive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
Briefs

Choir rehearsals are held during Lent on Thursdays at the Congre- gational church. The Juniors meet at 6:30: The Senior choir sings at the 7:30 o'clock Lenten service each Thursday, and rehearses immediate ly at the close of the worship.
 The members of the Mems Club of All Saints church will meet Mon- day evening at the church hall. Pinochle, cribbage and set back will be played.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-05
CHURCH TEACHERS
 ASSEMBLE MONDAY
Personal Religious Prob= Iems to Be Discussed By
 Congregational Faculty
OAKVIlLE Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin 1877 WaterIown Avenue

The Congregational church teach CTS will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Personal Religious Problems" will be the topic for dis cussion.
 Sunday Church Services
 At St. Mary Magdalen,s church, Rev. Thomas McGarry, pastor, Masses will be at 7:30, goo, and 10:30 o'clock. There will be 800 o'clock Mass held in the basement of the church for the children fol- lowed by Sunday school.
 At the Union Congregational church. Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor, church school at 9:30. Public Wor- ship with sermon at 10:45 o'clock. The Communion meditation will be Our Captain" The Junior message is What Christ Means to Wilfred Grenfell."
 The Sunday Evening Club will meet at 7:30 o'clock. The topic will be What Can the Church Do to Help Prevent Crime, Especially in Behalf of Youth? Leaders: Married group, Russell Pope: Senior Young People, Robert Ericson, and Alex ander Koval: Christian Endeavor society, Ann Krull, and Irving Decker.
 The Senior young people will be in charge of the informal fellow ship period. All ages are invited.
 At the All Saints church, Rev. A. Nugent Samwell, rector, Holy Com munion and sermon at Il o'clock. Church school at 9:30: Young Peo- pie of the parish will meet at 8 o'clock in the evening.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
&. N. Pays Large
Sum in Taxes

Treasures of n Montana coun-.
ties have received checks totaling
1928, 000-the first installment Of
the Great Northern railways 1898
tax bill in the state.
Great Northern taxes in Mon
tana in 1888 totaled Sl,849, 689. Final
installment will be paid in May,
1899.
Approximately so per cent of the
taxes paid in Montana by the rail
way goes to schools. Ten per cent
is diverted to county and village
road and bridge funds, while about
40 per cent is expended for other
purposes by the state, counties, cities
and villages.
Operating property taxes levied
against the Great Northern in 1898
totaled Sl,760,980, while other rail
way taxes and assessments and lev
les on subsidiary companies, includ-
ing Glacier National Park, were
S88,708.
Largest payments were to Roose-
welt, Flathead, Cascade, Lincoln,
Valley, Hill and Phillips counties.
Lincoln county taxes against the
Great Northern in 1889 amounted
to $l29,2 95.I9.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Short Courses at State
College to Start Soon

BOZEMAN.--Only about a month
remains until the short courses in
agriculture and Diesel engines will
start at Montana State college and
young men on farms and ranches
who plan to take one of these
courses should register at once.
The courses begin January and
continue through March IA. They
are open to any person III Montana
who is IL years old and can read
and write While there are no def
mite requirements as to education,
high school training and practical
experience are helpful to the stu
dent.
Persons interested in taking the
short course in agriculture should
write to J. O. Tretsven principal
school of agriculture, Montana State
college, Bozeman. Those desiring to
enroll in the Diesel course should
write Professor Fl. E. Murdoch al
the college.