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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

No. man of the Brazil delega- tion to Lima, Dr. Alfranio de Mello Franco also is chairman of the im- portant Seven-man Commission of Exports on Qualification of Inter national Law which has been charg- ed with reporting on some of the most difficult questions arising from the 1886 Peace Conference at Buenos Aires.
 Dr. Franco is 66-year-old states man generally regarded as Brazil's foremost political figure. He has long represented his state, Minas Geraes, in the Chamber of Deputies or the Federal Chamber of Repre- sentativeS and once was minister of public works. As head of Brazil's delegation to the League of Nations he distinguished himself as author of a much-publicized minorities project. Dr. Franco gained fame as foreign minister of a new Brazilian government, 1930-38 and is credited with settling the Leticia dispute be- tween Colombia and Peru.
 He headed the Brazilian delega- tion to the Pan-American Confer ence at Santiago, Chile, and asimi- lar conference at Montevidio in 1885.
 Testifying to the regard in which he is held by diplomats of the Americas, Dr. Franco has been entrusted with drafting reports on the vital topics of sanctions and the definition of the aggressor na- tion as part of the inquiry into fortifying war prevention means.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

The regular monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Holy Name society was held last night in the church basement.
 Rev. Joseph Donnelly spoke at the outset of the meeting on the advan- tages of the Catholic laymen to or ganize. Edward Fitzgerald, chairman of the committee in charge of the dedication of the new club rooms, complimented all the members of the society who gave their time and efforts in renovating former pri- vate home into club rooms.
 Invitations have been sent out to presidents of other Holy Name so- cieties in the city to attend the for nal dedication on. December 13. Plenty of activities for the evening is promised, and refreshments will be served.
 Rules governing actions of mem- bers at the club rooms were drawn up. The rooms will be opened be- tween p. m. and II p. m. on week days, and from p. III. to II p. m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
 A large increase was noted in the membership of the Holy Name, at- | testing to the success of the recent drive for new members.
 All men who have never been of- ficially received into the society vii be formally enrolled at the new clut rooms on Sunday afternoon, Januar! 8. Women of the parish who ar anxious to see the new home vii attend.
 The winter card tournament O. the Holy Name will start on Decem Der 20. The teams entered in thi match will consist of three men each and the choice of the game to bt played will be left to the captains o1 each team.
 Basketball Game
 Joe Landolf captain of the St Thomas c. Y. O. basketball tean and member of the Holy Name, saic that the team will meet the I'm maculate Conception team at the Webster school gym tomorrow night
 Christmas Party Plans were made at the semi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Plans For Dedication
 Approved By Society
Representatives of Holy Name Groups of City Invited
 By St Thomas Unit; St Lucy's CYO Arranges Party

monthly meeting of the St. Lucy's Catholic Youth Organization held recently for a Christmas party to be held on December 19. The party will be featured by group carol singing and grab-bag.
 Marie Calo mad Nick Guiditta heads the social committee and Alex Mole and Genevieve Carrideo are CO., chairmen of the religious committee
 Tentative plans were made at this meeting for a sleigh ride to be held some time in January.
 Ten new members were admitted to the c. Y. O. They are: Tom Gun shanan, Tom Brangel, Frank Calo Frank Orsini, Frank zucco, Joe zucco, Tom Ciarlo, Joe Russo An thony Cipriano and Dom Mecca.
 Charles Renaldi, chairman of the cultural committee, conducted an in- telligence quiz. Father McVerry judged the contest.
 Rev. Felix Scoglio spoke to the assembly on the subject, "The Need of Catholic Action
 President James J. Jannetty pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
CONNOR SUPPORTS
 INSPECTION LANE

Benefits of the state motor ve. hicle inspection system were dis. cussed by Michael A. Connor state motor vehicle commits sioner, yesterday at the meet ing of the Rotary club at the Elton. The commissioner averred that everyone should favor the in- spection as one of the principal fac- tors to providing safety on the high ways.
 He said the inspection has made the driver safety conscious and that it made possible to every mo- torist checkup of his car for 25 cent fee. As commissioner, he said that he could stop the inspection at any time, but believed it should remain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
CHURCH GROUP
 TO GIVE PLAY
Mount Carmel Newman Dramatists Arrange for
 Christmas Program
Brooklyn News

The Newman Club of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will sponsor a Christmas social in the Mount Carmel Community Hall Saturday evening of next week at 7:30 o'clock Miss Grace Viola heads the committee in charge.
 The feature of the program will be a play, Peace on Earth, which VIII be presented by the newly organized Newman Dramatic Club. Those taking part will be Jerry Raimo as Father Donely; Susie Porzio as Henrietta; Laura Sparano as Jane; Patrick Ciampi as the doctor; Wil- liam Mancini as Jim; Ralph Por- zio and Julia D'Angelo as the chil- dren; and Henry Fabiano and Mary Cappelletti as the father and mother,
 Entertainment and dancing will also make up the diversified pro- gram, it was announced this morn ing by Angelo Miro, public rela- tions consul.
 The members of the Dramatic Club are asked to attend a special meeting this evening at o'clock. Officers of the unit are Jerry Raj mo, president; Romeo Caputo, vice president and temporary treasurer; and Grace Viola, secretary. Christmas Party
 The annual Christmas party of St. Joseph's senior choir will be held Tuesday evening, December 20, fea- turing visit from Santa Claus, It was announced at a meeting last evening. A beautiful tree, grab bags, refreshments and entertain ment, plus group singing and games will also be offered.
 Anthony Bukauskas is chairman of the affair, assisted by Helen Cos kie, Dorma Gudiskis, Anthony Kateiva, Sophie Daukas, Edward Augustauskas. Theresa Plukas, Ed ward Stulginskas and Marcelle An- drikis.
 Al Jarus has been named chair man for the annual dance of St Joseph's senior choir which will be held Friday evening, January 20 ill St. Joseph's auditorium featuring the music of the Melodian orches- tra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

pledged to fight any foreign nation seeking foothold in this hemis- phere.. Recent years have seen a marked diminution in Latin Amer ican fear of Yankee imperialism in general. MT. Roosevelt's most impressive gain was sponsoring a treaty of n-intervention at the 1883 conference.
 Good Neighbor Policy
 The good neighbor policy has sought to accelerate and "sell' that trend toward equality throughout the Americas. There have been jn- stances of backsliding, but for economic if no other reasons the general movement has been for ward.
 It is under such circumstances that the United States now sends it's forces to Lima for the real test; a test that can be clarified only in the light of MT. Roosevelt's general foreign policy.
 In effect, the President has two lines of foreign policy: The first, shifting line that reaches out to Europe and the Orient where Amer ican and Democratic interests are at stake; the second, firm and traditional line around the two Americas.
 The second line MT. Roosevelt now seeks to make impregnable and, by making it SO, to give greater strength to the first line.
 No treaties for Defense
 The United States cannot and will not try at Lima to make writ ten treaties for mutual defense. It cannot interfere with South Ameri- can trade with the totalitarian states. It could not, if it tried, scare the Latin American republics by pointing with alarm to totalitarian- ism.
 But late reports from Lima indi- cate that the conference will ap- prove resolution to be sponsored by Brazil endorsing a policy of unity against foreign aggression.
 The United States is favored in trade relations with most of the other American republics and the informal work of the American dele gates is expected to prepare the way for more concrete achievements.
 Maxi System Is Weak
 The Nazi system of barter and government subsidy, which is the strongest economic rival of the United States in South America, has grave weaknesses, and some ex- perts believe it can be combatted by loans for purchase of American goods, such as the $50000,000 loan reported to have been arranged for Cuba by the Expert . Import Bank
 The powerful Nazi and Fascist propaganda campaign in South America may be offset by a coun- under encouragement of Washing ton. It may be possible for the United States to work out arrange ments for improvement of South American naval and aerial bases for use in event of an emergency.
 In any event, no spectacular achievements are expected from the Lima conference, where many rfval- ries and jealousies meet. Hull is not likely to seek any. He prefers the low, more difficult road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

butter. Patrolman Frank Magro dis covered the break, and Detective Sergt. Anthony Mariana investi- gated.
 The home of Thomas Gizze, B Aetna street, was entered, and three suits of mems clothing and three women's dresses were stolen. Sergt. Marian investigated.
 After breaking into a grocery store at 1O17 West Main street, thieves stole 12 cartons of cigarettes and quantity of cigars, Motor Patrolman Raymond Grady discov- cred the burglary and Detective Lieutenant John Calvin investi- gated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

AAC O0JCNDAbC6 VI DAAC OAAAbCA States have been outlined in broad way: Burial of the colossus of the north" idea and creation of a family of 21 American republics, aligned with Canada, for mutual economic and cultural benefit and for de- fense against any aggression from abroad. In general way and with out written commitments the con- ference appears almost certain to endorse that main objective.
 But there is much more to the picture to be painted at Lima.
 Issues Are Vast
 The issues are vast. They may mean success or failure for men and nations far removed from the vest ern world.
 For instance, German trade under the government-snbsidy and Barter system has boosted Nazi commerce with Brazil to equay status with that of the United States.
 In event of war in Europe, the governments in power in South America, if friendly toward one side or the other, could be a deciding factor in the outcome of their con- trol over vat supplies of raw mater ial and foods.
 It is primarily for these reasons that the representatives of eXery world power are busy at Lima; that the diplomatic struggle ahead is of interest in Europe as well as in our own country.
 Other Side of Picture
 There is another side to the pie ture. What Latin Americans broadly call Yankee Imperialism" has cre- ated deep-rooted suspicion south of the Rio Grande; cannot be easily laid aside. Argentina has given an example of this coolness toward United States plans. There are substantial reasons for that atti- tude.
 The great South American repub- lies have large German and Ital- ian populations. Their cultural centers have been Rome, Paris, Ma drid - not New York and Washing ton. Their trade with Europe means prosperity or depression as much and sometimes more than does their trade with the United States.
 In Washington President Roose- veit speaks of hemispheric defense against the infiltration of totali- tasasan political theories from Europe. Many Latin Americans are supporting homegrown totali- tarian dictator or would-be dicta- tor. Many others fail to distinguish between the Yankee and Naz varie- tiea of friendship.
 Division of Equator
 The view of what is good for the Americas is much different from below the equator than from above it.
 Thus, suspicion of the United States ultimate aims, the necessity for maintaining trade relations with Europe, jealousy of sovereignty and fear that the good neighbor" to the north may backslide into im- perialism guide the attitude of the South American republics.
 There is still another side to the picture. The United States is a great economic power and market, potentially a great military power,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
LIST OF BREAKS
 INCREASES HERE
Two Stores, Home Entered During Night; Reports
 Are Filed

Varied loot was secured by thieves in three local burglaries last night. A meat market, grocery store and private home were broken into, with the stolen goods including meat, tobacco, groceries and mems and women's clothing.
 A back door was forced open to gain entrance to Shapiro's market, 715 East Main street. Stolen were 300 pounds of sugar, quantity of boiled ham and a large amount of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Kitchener Post

A meeting of Lord Kitchener post, British War Veterans, will be held tomorrow evening at o'clock at the organizations headquarters on Scovill street. A large attendance is requested for general discussion on several proposed activities for the winter season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
sided at this meeting.

sided at this meeting.
 Pals Glee Club
 The North End Pals Glee club made plans at their meeting last night for the singing of Christmas carols on Christmas eve. They will tour the city, singing many we'll known hymns. James Egan is in charge of the affair. Those partici- pating will be: John Carrerio, John Mattalini, Steve Senich, Irving Ben son, James Egan. Bill Stolfi, John McNamara, Fred Krasnovsky, Sando Tasinelli and Steve Harvey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS Copyright, 1898. by the United Pressl

The United States began today bold test of whether the Americas can stand together in chaotic world The test naugurated with Secretary of State Corde Hu arrival at Lima for the eighth PanAmercan Conference This meeting may be the most difficult and possibly the most important American foreign problem in many years neiphbOr Dolicv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
ANTI-DRINKING
 WARNING POSTED

A sign warning against drinking drivers has been placed on the Meri- den road it was announced yester- day at meeting of Waterbury chapter, w. c. T. U., at which Mrs Arthur Williams presided. The meeting was attended by Mrs. Will bur Messenger, returned to Water bury after some years away, who led the devotions and was presented "welcome home" gift. Plans tc donate food to the Salvation Army were made for the next meeting when George s. Brown, of Broad brook, will speak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
United States To Test Americas About Unity
Secretary of State Hull Will Find Out Whether They
 Will Stand Together in This Chaotic World

EDITORS NOTE following dispatch explains what stake in terms of world Secretary Hull dsembarks today Peru for the eighth conference of American republics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

Paulette Goddard. it now becomes known, is an expert trick rider on a motorized scooter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-29
DAVIS HAS VACATION
 FROM HUSBAND
Film Actress Moves from Home to Live with Friends
 on Marital Holiday

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Sept. 29.- Bette Davis, of the movies, sent telegrams to her friends today say ing: Ham and I have definitely decided to take a vacation from each other"
 Ham" her husband for six years, is Harmon O. Nelson.
 Her studio said that she had moved from her husbands home to stay with friends.
 Hollywood has been rife with rumors of rifts in the marital af- fairs of the film star and her hus- band ever since she made trip to Nevada following completion of her picture The Sisters" Though Miss Davis denied upon her return here a short time ago that a sep aration was impending, she left the family home immediately for the beach, and whispers started to circulate again that all was not well at the Davis-Nelson menage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-29

posed to say it Goong-a-Deem was a little Hindu water-carrier, or bhisti who served the British army, refused to testify against soldier comrades in a court martial, and in consequence was kicked out on his diaper But Queen Victoria is supposed to have investigated, found the little fellow quite a hero, awarded him her Cross, and feted him regally on his visit to London His name wasn't really Gunga Din and he's a legendary figure by now
 On account of him, RKO sent it's forces for seven sweltering weeks to location at Lone Pine, which is in the High Sierras-the high re- ferring, in July and August, to the temperatures which went up to IA degrees some days. They sent along, besides the stars, all the 34 authen- tic Hindus hereabouts who hold Screen Actors Guild cards, plus Mexicans, Hawaiians, Filipinos, and Arabians who could wear sheets and turbans and makeup and thus simulate Hinhdus.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-29
Eighty seventh Birthday Feted
 By Lodge Here
R eb e k ahs Commemorate Founding of Lodge with
 Celebration Last Night

In celebration of the eighty-sev- enth birthday. of the Rebekah Lodge, members of the Juneau Lodge and their guests gathered at the LOOP. Hall last evening for dancing and a social
 A table, offset by lighted green tapers. was centered with the GUS tomary birthday cake, with decora- tions of the lodge colors, pink and green
 Mrs Betty Mccormick, Noble Grand, presented each of the foi- lowing. who have been members for twenty-five years, with gifts from the lodge; Mrs. Annie Keeney. Ms. Kitty Kirk, Mrs. Pearl Burford, Mrs. Anna Webster Mrs, Alphonse Car ter and Mrs. Edna Policy The lat ter three were not present to re- ceive their gifts. but they have been sent to them.
 lll diib Is1lS. IbODClb IACNllCy, WllO are leaving soon for the States, were also presented with a gift from members of the order.
 Previous to the social part of. the evening, meeting was held, during which time, Mrs. Evelyn Hollmann, District Deputy, made her official visit, and was presented with cor sage by members of the Rebekah Lodge.
 Mrs. Mary Ross, Vice Grand, was committee chairman in charge of arrangements for the evening. She was assisted by Mrs. Peggy McCloud, Mrs. Mildred Hill, Miss Rondi Mol yer, Miss Gladys Brewis, Mrs. Betty Mcdowell, Miss Chede Paul, Mrs. Mabel Lybeck, Miss Senna Powers, Mrs. Bertha Dolan, and Mrs. Dolly Larson.
 The next meeting of the lodge is scheduled for October 12. at which time nomination of officers will be held.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-29
BASEBALL TODAY

The following are scores of games played in the two major leagues this afternoon as received by The Empire from the Associated Press:
 National League Boston ?, 6; Brooklyn l, 8. Sec- end game called at end of seventh inning on account of darkness. Pittsburgh 1; Chicago 10, Philadelphia 2; New York 9. Cincinnati T; St. Louis 4.
 American League New York 2, l; Philadelphia 4, l. Second game tied, called at end of fifth inning on account of dark ness.
 Chicago 8; Cleveland 9. St. Louis 2; Detroit G.
 Washington 5; Boston 13.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-29
HOST. HARTMAN SHOWS UP WITH
 HOST" MINER
Air Inspector McWilliams Spends Night at Echo
 Cove in Storm
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 morning, PAA pilot Joe Crosson, Marine Airways pilot Alex Holden and Alaska Air Transport pilot Jchnny Amumdsen were preparing to take off on a search for McWil- hams. The radio in McWilliams' Stinson Reliant had been taken out yester- day for repairs and the inspector was unable to advise that he had put down safely Stormy weather prevailing gave cause for alarm when the inspector failed to arrive here.
 All radio facilities in Juneau had been brought into play to determine McWilliams' possible location, but up until 10:50 o'clock, when Me Williams himself appeared, the only reports received had been to the effect that the inspector had left Skagway at 4:30 yesterday after noon, had passed over Haines and was unreported.
 Vcrse Bookwalter, Skagway pilot, flew into Juneau early this after noon after a flight from the Lynn Canal airport, searching for Me Williams. He was flying the Loen- ing duck amphibian and landed on wheels at the Mendenhall Air port.
 After having lunch here and find ing McWilliams comfortable in his room at the Gastineau, Bookwal- ter and his mechanic returned to Skagway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-29
"BORNEO" IS
 MOST VIVID
 EXPLORATION
Johnson Film Tops Adven. turer's Career of Fifteen
 Extraordinary Features

Fighting desperate three-day battle against a hundred wild men hurling iree-top defiance at the thunder bird" roaring out of the sky a 300 pound orang-utan "devil- beast Of the jungle, provides the screens most exciting thrills in Martin Johnsons last and greate1C adventure, "Borneo," Twentieth Century Fox release produced by MT. and Mrs. Martin Johnson play ing tonight and Friday at the Coliseum Theatre
 Having virtually completed their program in the depths of the jun gle, the Johnsons were preparing to leave for the coastal areas with many feet of valuable film when a scout attached to the native village where they were staying returned breathless and frightened with tid- ings of the discovery of a devil beast" in the vicinity, headed to- wards the village. The scared na- tives proceeded to arrange some sort of defense against the brutal orang-utan, which habitually ter rorizes native settlements in the jungle.
 At the cameras all this time, the Johnsons secured remarkable stud ies of the hunt, together with ex- ceptional camera cloSeups of the ape man himself The thrilling story is narrated by Lowell Thomas. famous radio commentator, and the film was supervised by Truman Talley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-29
SOME RESERVATIONS
 AGREED TO BY CZECHS

PRAGUE, Sept. 29.lThe Govern ment announced today it had agreed in principle with some of the reservations i'll the British pro- posal for a gradual application of the British plan to cede the Sudeten area to Germany.
 Vojtech Mastny, Czechoslovakian Minister to Berlin, was sent by air plane today to Munich to tell the four power conferees there of Czecho- slovakias position
 New clashes are reported to have occurred on the Sudetenland front
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-29
KIPLINC'S HERO NOW COMING TO
 LIFE ON SCREEN
RK0 Making Production Featuring Gunda Din
 -All-Star Cast
By ROBBIN COONS

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 29.-All I know about Gunga Din is what Kipling told me He's a better man than I am, or something like that and he goes on for several ver- ses. If you feel the same way, you'll be as happy as I am to realize that RKO is spending about $1,250,000 to expand and elaborate on Kip ling's hero.
 It's taking time, but George Stevens ought to have real and thunderous adventure yarn when he winds it all up soon.
 Ben Hecht and Charles Mac Arthur did the first screen play, (and will be billed first for the writing,) and Joel Sayre and Fred Guiol (to be billed secondl did the one they're using in the main. Guiol, who was Hal Roach di- rector of pie-hurling when George Stevens was cutting his movie teeth on a Roach camera, is working with a second unit to speed up pro duction. Stevens works with the principals-Victor McLaglen, Cary Grant, Doug Fairbanks, Jr., Sam JaGfe and Joan Fontaine while GaSol directs connecting scenes with mobs and lesser players.
 
 Sam Jeffe, the stage actor who played the Grand Lama in the movie Lost Horizon plays the title role Gtnga Din Cyou're sup
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-29
PETERSBURG ALA
 ELECTS OFFICERS

The Petersburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit held it's annual cleo ton of officers at the Legion Dug out at it's first meeting after the summer vacation Mrs. Ruth Cornel- jus was chosen to head the unit as President. The other officers chosen were: First Vice-President, Amy Swanson; Second Vice President Marie Loy; Secretary, Della Sarff; Treasurer, Amy Rude; Sergeant-at- Arms, Doris Hughes; Chaplain, Jes- sic Anderson. and Historian, Minnie H. Dawes.
 Installation of the officers elected will be held at the regular meeting in October when the unit will take up it's usual service to the com munity.
 ALASKANA, By Marie Drake, SOC