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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
JEW BOY
 SHOOTS GERMAN
Member of Nazi Embassy Is Shot Down Today in
 Paris Office

Paris, Nov. ' = CUPO = A IT, year-old Polish Jew, angered by the deportation of Polish Jews from Germany, shot and seriously wound ed member of the German em- bassy staff today.
 The youth, Herschel Fripel Gryn- sztan, entered the embassy and de- manded to see the ambassador, Count Johannes Von Welczek, ap- parently seeking to assassinate him. He said he was on a divine mis- sion" to avenge Jews who have been expelled from Germany.
 The ambassadors secretary, Ernst Won Rath, refused to permit the in- terview, whereupon Grynsztan drew a revolver and fired two shots.
 Won Rath was resiously wounded in the chest and lungs, the embassy announced later. He was taken to 8 clinic for an operation.
 Grynsztan was captured by em- bassy guards and taken to the In- valdies police station where he was questioned about the motives for the attack. He told the authorities that he was born in Hanover, Germany, and resented deeply the Nazi cam paign against Jews. He carried a Polish passport issued by the Paris Polish consulate general. The prin- cipal motive for the attack, accord- ing to the embassy, was the recent deportation of Polish Jews from Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
FOUR LIVES LOST,
 THREE MORE HURT

Bolton, Conn, Nov. '. (UP)- Three persons remained in critical condition today at Manchester Memorial hospital from injuries suf- fered in two-car crash at Bolton Notch late Saturday night which claimed four lives.
 Three others were in the hospital with serious injuries.
 The dead, passengers in one car: John T. Johnston, 40, Hartford; Mrs, Leora Wierock, 20, Willimantic: Col lins Johnston, 2l, Manchester; and Robert Mckay, A. Bolton, g bac- teriologist employed by the state health department.
 Critically injured: Mrs. Mary Johnston, 30, wife of John; Laura Lariviere, a, Willimantic: and Frank Wrezsien, 25. Willimantic. Less seriously hurt were Edward Werner. 25. Manchester: Nathaniel Summers, 35, Willimantic: and Everett Solonomson. 22, Manchester. State police investigated the ac- cident. Summers and Werner were said to lha drivers nf the cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Hitler Warns His People To Beware Of Democracies

Of dernocracies lle said: Tn ati- thoritarian states war rnongers are not permissible <. in the democra- 7 cies we have governments whose duty is to maintain democracy yes. even to maintain liberty to- incite war.
 Winston Churchill said it was necessary to do away with the pres- ent German regime. He declared his willingness to cooperate with German elements of similar aim, and would be thankful for such CO., operation. If Churchill had less to do with emigres and wretched trait ors who are paid oy foreign agen- cies, and more to do with Germans he would see how insane his ideas are"
 He said that Maj. Clement Att lee, leader of the British labor par ty, also wanted to see Germany and Italy destroyed.
 T can not prevent that this man and his party may come to power il one or two years in democratic shnffle" commented Hitler. .'But [ can prevent his destroying Ger. many
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Berlin, Nov. 7-UP)--Warning the German people tC be vigilant and always on guard, Adolf Hitler said in q speech at Weimar yester- day: Tt is very nice to speak of International peace and disarma- ment. But | am mistrustful of dis armament of weapons as long as there is not even disarmament of spirit" Hitler attacked dernccra- cies as war mongers and said that their idea of freedom of speech im- piled freedom to incitc war. The Nazi Fuehrer spoke at 10th anni-' versary meeting of the Thuringian Nazi party.
 T established from the first the principle that Germany must be strong" he said. Es cited the triumphs the Nazis had won and added: But just because Of that we must never forget what got us these successes. If certain fOreign' newspapers argue we could have at- tained them just IS well by nego- tiatiDnS 1 say Germany negotiated for IS long years He said he vas willing to negotiate but that Ger many did not intend ts be victim ized,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
New England Has Some Hot Governor Contests Warmest of All Is Massachusetts Where Former GOv= ernor James M Curley Is Trying Comeback; Wal=
 ter OEIara in Rhode Island Fight

Boston, Nov. 7-(UP)-Guberna- torial contests spotlight New Eng lands electoins tomorrow, with local issues outweighing national ques- tionS.
 Only Massachusetts is sure to elect a new governor, choosing between Democratic former Governor James M. Curley and Leverett Saltonstall, Republican. Maine Republicans al- ready have reelected Governor Lewis o. Barrows. The four other gover- nors seek reelection.
 The Massachusetts fight is be- tween Curley, a veteran of 38 years in public service as governor, U. S. representative and mayor of Boston, and Saltonstall, formerly for eight years speaker of the house of rep resentatives.
 Long listed as normally Republi- can," Massachusetts has elected Democratic governors for the past eight years. G. O. P. hopes to break that hold lie mainly in the Repub- lican united front against a Demo- cratic party split by primary rival- rieS!
 Curley Unpredictabie
 Most unpredictable is the vote-
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Normal political barometer for off year general elections is the turn over of seats in the House of Rep resentatives. The average off-year turn from the party in power since 1870 has been il per cent of total membership. If that figure pre- vailS tomorrow the Democrats would lose 50 seats. Any loss substantially below 50 probably should be consid- cred .sub-normal and as indicating that the New Deal-D Democratic tide still is flowing strong and deep.
 Republican hope for success to- morrow rests Argely upon potential political effects of the 1937-38 de- pression, lower farm crop prices and continued large scale. unemployment. The New Deal counter to G. O. P. charges of bad times is that the United States is enjoying the most stable and least artificial prosperity of any nation.
 Everyone Claims Victory
 Everyone claimed victory was just around the corner. Works Progress Administrator Harry L. Hopkins, back from swing around the coun- try, told President Roosevelt at Hyde Park, N. r., that Michigan and Cali fornia were safe for the New Deal.
 From anti Roosevelt quarters came suggestions that the Presidents Nov. election broadcast contained a hint of third term plans.
 The nies committee of the Hollse investigating un-American activities greeted the campaign close with an inquiry into alleged Communistic af- filiations of officials in the Roosevelt administration. The committee has been rebuked by President Roosevelt for accepting testimony that New Deal Gov. Frank Murphy, of Michi- gan, had been traitor" in his handling of sitdown strikes.
 Miss Roosevelt Impetus
 Democratic candidates this year probably will miss the impetus given the campaign by MT. Roose- velt's personal activity in 1886. Some observers believe the presi- dents general lack of success in the so-called purge" directed against Conservatives in scattered Demo- cratic primaries indicated that he was less effective in behalf of others than in behalf of himself. But the 1884 Democratic general election record still stands = it upset prec-
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War Commissar Of Russia Hurls Challenge At Enemy

Miscow. Nov. 7-(UP)-Klementi Voroshilov, war commissar, warned Japan and other potential enemies today that the Changkufeng incident in which Russian and Japanese forces clashed on the Manchukuo border last August was just a sample of what the Soviet forces are capable of if attacked. Voroshilov addressed thousands massed in Red Square, celebrating the 2lst anniversary of the revolution which put the Bol- shevists in power. More than l. 100000 civilian demonstrators with banners paraded iu the square,
 Using a Russian proverb, voroshi- lov said:
 1Gentlemen, what you got in the Changkufeng region are only flow CTS. Berries win he next. Any ar- rogant enemy. no matter where he pokeS his nose, will get them.
 Let the enemy remember that we
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do not always cont1ne our actlon 10 our territory"
 Voroshilov described Changkufeng as not war but test of forces made by tour nervous and stupid neigh bor who dreamed to seize part of our territory easily, quickly and cheap- ly." Josef V. Stalin heard the speech.
 As Stain mounted the parapet of linens tomb to review the traditional parade. he raised his cap to the diplomatic section. There was a parade of infantry and cavalry. but no attempt at a great military show. Guns, tanks, motorcycle and ma chine gun squads followed the troops in the usual pattern.
 The air quivered with the rever- berations of motors as the machines sped through the square. The air show was featured by 1SB fast tWo- motored bombefs and i4o pursuit planes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Judge Simpson To End VenueD Dispute Tuesday
turned to Waterbury Prosecutor Acorn Prefers This City Before New Haven

A ruling tomorrow by Judge Earnest c. Simpson in superior court is expected to establish def initely whether the Waterbury con- spiracy trials will be tried in this city or in New Haven. Judge Simp- son will file his decision on Special Prosecutor Hugh M. AIcorn's mo- ton to rescind the New Haven trial order at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn- ing.
 With conclusions based on State- ments made by Judge Simpson dur ing the hearing Friday afternoon, defense counsel will not be sur prised if the cases are returned to Waterbury for trial.
 Matter Of Opposition
 As a matter of opposition, how ever, the. have filed with Judge Simpson brief in which the juris- diction of the hearing on the mo- tion to rescind is questioned. They claim that the order of October 25 was to place the cases on the New Haven docket at once, and there fore the motion to rescind should have been heard Ut New Haven.
 Should Judge Simpson reScind his previous order that the trial be held at New Haven, and confirm his previous denial of the motion for change of venue. Special Prosecu-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
3 INMATES OF STATE PRISON SEEK FREEDOM All of Them Sentenced Are From Local COurt-One
 to Thirty Years SIX OTHER COUNTIES
 ALSO REPRESENTED Names, Crimes, Prison Terms of Those Sent
 Up From This City

Nine inmates of Wethers- field state prison, serving terms ranging from one to thirty years on sentence from the Waterbury superior court, were scheduled to appear be- fore the Board of Pardons in session at the prison today.
 States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald, Assistant States Attorney Walter w. Smyth and County Detective Roland G. filling are representing this dis trict at the hearings.
 Petitions from prisoners on sen- tence from Hartford, Litchfield, Mid dlesex, Windnam, Holland and New London counties are also scheduled to be heard today States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn will represent Hart ford County.
 Names of Local People
 Xhe nine Waterburians who have filed petitions for clemency are: Joseph Litz, serving a 10-15 years term on 8 charge of robbery with violence, sentenced in September, 1933: Allessio Ciarlo. sentenced in September. 1881 to serve 15-20 years: William Nowsette, sentenced in Sep temher 1891 to 15-20 years.
 John Anderson, sentenced Jan-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Democrat. Parade
 For This Euening

Down to O'DOnnelPs veran- da by ''The Bridge" the Demo- crats of Waterbury will parade k tonight with red fire and bands, with the local candidates mak- ing last-minute talks to the voters, in the traditional elec- ti0n eve program held under direction of Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary dur ing the quarter century he has led the party to success in Waterbury.
 The parade will start at 7:3O o'clock from Democratic head quarters, .43 East Main street, and will proceed to the Dug gan school, led by Fulton's American band. There James A. Phelan will be chairman of the brief meeting at which the candidates will be presented.
 From there the parade. will move to South street, corner of Washington street, where Alt tOrney Vincent A. Scully will be chairman of the traditional meeting. '
 Then final stop, one known to Democrats from the memory of many campaigns, down 1t the famous '.bridge" at Baldwin street near Bridge street, will close the Waterbury campaign.
 Leaders at noon today pre- dicted the city will go Demo- cratic by an overwhelming vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
GENERAL FRANCO SAYS WAR ENDED.
Rehabilitation of Spain to Begin-New Ideals for
 Next Government

Telegraph Editors Note: Gen. Francisco Franco, leader of the Spanish NationaliSts, gives in the following interview his program for the rehabilitation of Spain after the civil war, which Franco says he has won. The interview was obtained by the vice-president of the United Press fer South America, who previously inter- viewed Dr. Juan Negrin, the Loy- alist premier, and obtained his declaration that the Republicans are determined to fight on to final victory. Thus Miller is the first newspaperman to have inter- viewed the leaders of both fac- tiOns in the Spanish war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
REARMAMENT OF
 GOVT SPEEDS UP
Will Assure This Nation or Any in Western Henli-
 shere of Protection
BY GRAFTON McGROARTY

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Nov. 7-(UP)-The government speeded its rearmament program today to assure this coun- try, or any country in the western hemisphere, adequate protection against foreign aggression.
 The first public exposition of that policy was made by a state depart ment official last night in special radio address to Latin-America al- so broadcast in the United States. Undersecretary of state Sumner Welles reaffirmed the principles of the Monroe Doctrine and, in effect, served notice on the world that the United States, defense program was preparation to preserve, if necessary, the new world nations from any threat of attack"
 Cooperation of Republics
 Tn recent weeks state department officials have contended that this countrye foreign policy for the inn mediate future would deal primarily with increasing cooperation among the Republics of north and South America.
 That policy coincides with the naval building program, underway, greater air equipment and the re- opening of long disused armament
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
IN STATE RATHER
 MIXED AFFAIR Strength of Socialists Has Both Old Parties in
 Guessing Mood McLEVY FOLLOWERS
 CLAIM HUGE VOTE Chances of His Election Discounted; But He Has
 Old Parties Worried
BY WILLIAM D. CLARK

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Hartford, Conn, Nov. IT, (UP)-The strength of the Socialists appeared today, for the first time in Connecti- cuts history, as a probable deciding factor in the out come of the gubernatorial campaign at the polls Tues day. Skyrocketed into the foreground on a platform of honesty in government" was Jas per McLevy, three-term Socialist mayor of Bridgeport, who has head- ed the state ticket of his party for nearly score of years. Political Ob- servers conceded he would draw the largest vote ever given third party candidate. At the same time they were fearful of its effect on the two major parties.
 Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, 76-year old former dean of Yale graduate school, seeks a fifth consecutive term on the record of his Democratic .ad- IminiStration. Republicans offered Raymond E. Baldwin, former major ity leader of the House, on a plat- form of recovery and restoration of confidence in business.
 McLevy Estimates
 McLevy headquarters claimed he would receive 240,0O0 of the approxi- mate 100000 votes that will be cast.
 More conservative estimates gave him between 10000 and 100000.
 In 1930, before he was elected for his first term as mayor, McLevy boiled only 4,700 votes in the guber- material campaign. Two years later
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BY JAMES I. MILLER Copyright 1888 By United Press)

Nationalist Field Headquarters, Ebro Front, Nov. 7.-(UP)-Gen. Francisco Franco, leader of Nation alist Spain, declared in an interview at his mobile field headquarters that the civil war already had been won by the Nationalists and that fighting would cease as soon as Republican soldiers broke the influence of their officers.
 In postwar Spain, Franco said, the Nationalists expected a land of plenty in which capital will be re- spected but will be forced to fulfill its social functions to produce work and hberate energy through which Franco hopes to restore Spain to its former prestige as world power.
 Franco said he did not intend to establish liberal Democratic re- gime such as that of the United States, but rather one of strong leadership and domination of na- tional life by the state. However, he said, he did not intend to transplant intact to Spain the regime of any other country, such as Germany or
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the prospect TOT heavy vote Comor- row remained not too probable.
 Various leaders predicted that Waterbury will go Democratic by pluralities varying from $500 to 5000. The Democratic leadership was in- clined to discount the taking of Democratic votes by the Socialist candidate, Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport, point to the fact that the Socialists would poll more from the Republicans who have joined locally in the merit system and oth- CT programs designed to cut down the normal Democratic majority of the Waterbury vote.
 McLevy Conceded 100000
 Whether McLevy will multiply his 469 votes obtained in 1886, when Governor Cross was given 14,000 plurality over the Republican, Ar thur M. Browns 10,342, was not a concern to the Democrats. Taking predictions of Republican leaders, as well, the concensus appears today to be that McLevy will poll his heaviest votes, estimated by his supporters as in excess of 100000; but that this may be the means of giving Cover nor Cross and the Democratic ticket its largest mapority in other than a presidential election.
 Republicans Fearful
 Republicans, known earlier to have supporetd by campaign donations and other consideration the candi- dacy of McLevy, in the last week have become fearful that the Social ist candidate will take heavily from their urban vote, so heavily, in fact. that their candidate, Judge Bald- win, will run not too good third.
 The coming to Hartford of former <@G.-..s =. n-. eN
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No Postage Stamp Charlie Mccarthy

East Aurora, N. Y., Nov. 7- (UP)-Stamp collectors, radio fans and citizens in general were notified today that Charlie Mccarthy was on Postmaster General James A. Farley's list of pOstage-stamp tab0Os.
 Addressing 300 collectors and experts attending the East Aurora Philatelic s0ciety's weekend exhibition, Robert c. King of the post office depart ment said 3 request for a stamp issue carrying the likeness of the wooden star of radio re- gently had been received by Farley.
 ''However," King said, "the postmaster general turned it down flatly."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
We'll Win, Claim Both Sides
Local Democratic Party In Harmony
Progressive Plans of Governor Cross Will Get Good Support Republicans Now Fear Jasper MCLevy
 Will Draw G. 0. P. Strength

Waterbury voters go to the polls tomorrow with one issue confronting The progressive administration under Governor Wilbur L. Cross against the leadership of Judge Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican aide to the late Henry Roraback and the program of former President into the last stages locally when Democratic rallies drew capacity crowds of united Democratic party Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
National Leaders of Two Parties Claim Victory; Republican Party Conceded First Gains Since 1928
AZ States Will Hold Elections Tuesday; Racial, Religious Issues in New
 YOrk's Close Race
CHAIRMAN JAMES A. FARLEY
 PREDICTS ONE MORE SWEEP
By LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent)

New York, Nov. 7-(UP) The general election campaign closes today with indications that in tomor rows voting the Republican party may make its first important gains since 1928. Political significance of Republican expansion will depend on how many of fees are shifted to the G. O. P. and where
 Racial, Religious Issues
 The campaign ends with national leaders on both sides charging other with Fascist poentiaities Racial and religious issues have become factor in New York Socaled funny money" old age pension plans are real factors in many states.
 AZ States Hold Elections
 This election will take place in AT states Maine held it's general election September 12 eecting Republican governor and three Republican members of the House of Representatives change
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
BRITISH BOMBING
 PLANES VICTORS
Break Worlds Long Dis- tance Record That Was
 Held By Russians

Port Darwin. Australia, Nov. 7- (U.P) = Three British air force bombing planes broke the world long distance flight record today.
 Two landed at Port Darwin at 4:O7 a. m. and 4:05 a. m. Greenwich Mean time (1l:02 p. m. and 1l:05 p. m. Sunday Eastern Standard Time) after a flight of 7,162 miles from Ismailia Airdrome, Egypt. in just over 48 hours. The third landed at Koepang, Netherlands East Indies owing to shortage of fuel after g flight of about 6,60O miles.
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Nov. 7-(UP)-Gov- ernment and receipts for the cur- rent fiscal year through Nov. 4th. compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last YeaR $s,129,S15,S70.23 $2,677, ,4s0.77s.26
 Receipts
 $l,956, ,O56, ,93O.57 $2,051, ,S66. .470.44 s1,17ss5s.4ss.ss ss2s.os4.so7ss s1.1s7.ss4.lss.ss s5so.so2. .s57,sz ss.Ss2. .s4s, ,2i4.5s ss.671, 1,s57 .lss.4s
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What Hos Happened To Us?

Today on page ! of the Waterbury Demo- crat appears the first article of the five-part series What Has Hap pcned to Us7"-a vital interpretive review of the 20 turnultuous years since the Arlnistice. This series will interest every reader It $ an easy-to-read look-see at the current world scene by the NEA Service crack writer, Willis Thornton. Don't miss T single article. Turn now to page ! and rsad the first in ths series sVhat Has Happened to us2s
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Bores the Heart Of the Now

NEVER hap pier is Betty w Wallace than when writing about the Navy. Start her story of the trials and loves of the Navy's wives and daughters in " Q " e T $ Aweigh,9 new serial on page 4 of totIav's
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The Weather

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