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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
FUND SHORTAGE
 D|SMAYS BOARD
Three Projects in School Dept Face Suspension;
 Commissioner Sworn in

Failure of the Board of Finance to appropriate the funds for the continuation of three WPA pro- jects within the school department was scored by Commissioner John Kearney at 8 meeting of the Board of Education yesterday afternoon. In order that the three projects, em- ploying 110 persons might continue, it will be necessary that $22,000 be advanced.
 Commissioner Louis E. Bria pre- sided at the meeting in place of Chairman John J. Walsh, who was attending grand jury session. Patrick s. Bergin, recently appoint ed to the vacancy on the board caused by the death of his brother, Thomas F. Bergin, was sworn in.
 The question of funds for con- tinuation of the WPA projects has been discussed at previous meetings of the board. A committee has called on Mayor Hayes to seek the allocation of the funds, which are only for the purchase of materials for the projects. The federal gov- ernment pays all wages, but will dis continue the projects unless mater ials are supplied. There are only enough materials on hand to con- plete this month.
 Superintendent of Schools Thomas J. Condon reported yesterday that the delegation which met with Mayor Hayes on the question was awaiting an opinion from the cor poration counsel with regard to the transfer of funds from the welfare department.
 The mayor has suggested this pro- cedure to the Board of Finance, but there is a question on its legal ity.
 The committee on school houses was given power to act on request from the East End Community Club for use of lot on Homestead ave- nue as a playground for the Fair lawn section. The lot is unoccu- pied and was originally purchased with intent of building school house. The lot will probably be turned over to the Park Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
DOUBLE MACHINE
 EVILS DEPLORED
Late G. 0. P. Leader Men, toned in Address of E.
 Robert Stevenson

The evil of the double machine" and the machinations of the late J. Henry Roraback, Republican dicta- tor of Connecticut for many years, formed part of an attack on modern governments by E. Robert Steven son, editor of the Republican Am erican, speaking last night before the Mems league of the First Bap- tist Church.
 Citing Kansas City, where, he said, the voters had returned last election representatives of a ma chine" which had fallen into such condition that "scores of political leaders were sent to jail," Editor Stevenson remarked on evidences of corrupt government" 10 years ago in Waterbury," at the time of the charter commission survey. It was then, he said, that MT. Roraback played with Democratic leaders" and granted them favors in return for such consideration as support for his candidate, Hiram Bingham for the U. s. Senate.
 The same double machine" exists today, the speaker remarked, and, while he said he is not opposed to the party system of government, he advocated better principles for the leaders of such parties as a means to better government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
Rumored Promotions, Retirements Continue
 ToCause Speculation
Tomorrow Afternoon, But No Action Contemplated; Young Officers Seeking Advancement

police board had been called to ef- feet shake-up similar to that made in the fire department earlier in the month.
 Changes Expected
 Changes in the department are expected but when they will be made is problematical. Retirements, pro- motions and appointments of new regulars are believed to be sched- uled.
 A noticeable feature has been the efforts of men more or less new to the police department to seek pro- motions. There are a half-dozen men who have been on the force for comparatively short times who appear confident of advancement to the rank of sergeant or lieuten- ant. Whether this confidence is justified is something else again.
 Since Police Superintendent Will liam J. Roach succeeded the late Supt. Joseph H. Mclean he has given many important assignments to men comparatively young in years. In some circles this is taken to mean that Supt. Roach favors the retirement of number of older and less active patrolmen and off, cers and their replacement by men who are younger in years and more active physically.
 Retirements
 When the police shake-up does come, it is expected that several lieutenants, one or two sergeants, at least one captain and number of patrolmen will be retired on pen sion.
 Most of the appointments of new regular patrolmen that are made are expected to go to young men now serving as supernumeraries.
 In the police department seniority has always been a more important consideration than in the fire de- partment and this is one of the req sons why the police shake-up will probably not be as startling as that in the fire department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

A fine program of entertainment will be given by Isaac Rothbloom of New York, prominent artist and member of the Jewish Art theater.
 Passover refreshments will be served. It is expected the entire Jewish community will attend and greet the prominent guests. No ad- mission will be charged. The cele- bration is arranged by Branch 237 Jewish National Workers Alliance with the following committee in charge: Isadore Dibner, chairman, Morris Siller, vice chairman, Aaron Solomon, Louis Dorfman, Joseph Singer, Hyman Ross, Frank Slomo- witz, Lazarus Kuperman, Paul Wein- stein, Abraham Kuperman and Lyman Goldberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
PAUL PUZZO
Finance Chairman

can war and one of the most out standing Italian American leaders in the United States.
 His assurance to be present here to attend the national executive session and the banquet in the evening is hailed as a great honor for Waterbury. Fr. Felitto Is also a member of the national execu- tive committee of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. s.
 Major Thomas Bannigan, man. ager of the U. s. Veterans hos pital at Newington, Conn.,, and Dr. Thomas Maher, chief medical of- ficer of the same hospital, have informed the committee that they will be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

House Damaged
 Mrs. McGowan seeks damages of $10,000 for personal shock which has resulted from the blast. MT. Mo- Gowan seeks $5,0OO for the damage which was caused to his house, To- cated on Cherry avenue.
 The plaintiffs complaints state that the town employees were blast ing stumps in the vicinity of the McGowan home. They are said to have inserted two sticks of dyna- mite in one stump, but when it was set off 1t did not have the desired effect. Five sticks were then in- serted and set off, tossing fragments of the stump for many feet around, and into the McGowan home, teai- ing great holes in the roof and crashing into the veranda.
 Special Defense
 In special defense the town claims it was engaged in govern mental duty and therefore is free from liability. It IS also claimed that no notice of suit was filed.
 Attorney John F. McDonough ap- pears for the plaintiffs while the firm Carmody and Thoms is for the defense.
 Settlement was reported today in civil action of the J. E. Smith & Company, Inc. against James L. Ward, which was to have come to trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
P0CIUS AND MAYO
 WIN C0NTINUANCES

Carl Bissell, 31, of 133 Griggs street, was given a nolle in city court today on charges of assault and breach of the peace.
 Stanley Pocius, AZ, of 123 South Leonard street, charged with reck- less driving, received continu- ance to Monday.
 Ghetto Osowicki, 21, of 52 Pied mont street, charged with reckless
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
WOMEN TO FORM
 ORDER OF OWLS

Hartford, Conn.,, April 19.-(UP) Connecticut women legislators, past and present, made plans today to form a national organization of Owls, Order of Women Legislators.
 Hope was expressed membership would include women legislators from 20 states. Delegates will meet at Washington Thursday to discuss creation of the national organiza- ton. A meeting with President Roosevelt was planned.
 Mrs. Clara M. Lewis, Monroe, is president of the local division of Owls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

Waterbury's policemen must re- main on the anxious seat 8 while longer, judging from reports from reliable sources today. Changes in the police department, predicted for the meeting of the board of police commissioners tomorrow afternoon, are not expected to materialize.
 Last week there was an erroneous report that a special meeting of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
National Leaders Coming Here For Meeting, Banquet

Angelo Possemato, chairman of the reception committee an- nounced at a meeting of the gen. eral committee, arranging the tes- timonial being given by Florio post to National Commander John DePastino of this city, National Judge Advocate Frederick w. Pa lomba and Paul Puzzo, national chairman Of the finance committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

Plans have been virtually con- pleted for the annual banquet of the Lithuania Bowling league, which will be held Saturday night at 48 Green street.
 President Frank Smudinas today requested that all bowlers and their friends secure their banquet tickets by Thursday night. Co-chairmen of the ticket committee are James Valaitis and Joseph Coskie.
 There will be a program of music and entertainment at the banquet. Peter Alexander is chairman of the music committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
EVANSVILLE BANK
 FILES FORECLOSURE

Foreclosure proceedings were en- tered in the court of common pleas today by the Plantsville National Bank against the Just-Us Oil com- pany and Samuel Kramer. The property involved is on Cherry street, Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
Special Defense In
 Actions For $15,0OO
WatertOwn Sued for Damages to McGOwan Residence,
 Injuries to Mrs McGOwan Seeks Liability Exemption

Trial of two actions against the Town of Watertown in which damages of $15000 sought by MT. and Mrs Walter McGowan of Waerown opened today in the court of common pleas with Judge Miles McNiff presiding. The terrific dynamite blast in Watertown April 23 1937 It charged that tree stump three feet by six feet in size hurled through the McGowan home by the force of the blast which setof by employees of the defendant town
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
PALESTINE GUEST
 SPEAKER TONIGHT
Joseph GuriOn to Address Celebration Audience
 at Institute

Joseph Gurion of Palestine, mem- Der of the Pioneer delegation who recently arrived in this country, will be the guest speaker at a Passover celebration tonight at 8 o'clock at the Hebrew Institute.
 MT. Gurion, an outstanding lead- CT of Palestine Jewry, will speak on the present political and econ- omic situation of the Jews in Pal estine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
IANNACIO NABBED

Anthony Iannacio, 19, of 16 Branch street, was arrested today on charge of driving without H. cense. He will be arraigned in traf- fic court Monday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
National Advocate

National Advocate of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. s. were selected to act on the reception committee.
 The New York state delegation is expected to be the largest of any state outside of Connecticut. It will be headed by Department Commander James B. Felitto, De- putty Chief of Police of the city of Utica. National Vice Commander John B. Falvo from Utica will also be here.
 State Commander Felitto is also a veteran of the Spanish Ameri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

driving, received a continuance to May 2.
 Edward Malo, 34, of 29 Maple avenue, charged with reckless driv- ing, received a continuance to Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
PRINCESS SETS RECORD

Paramount's Jungle Princess" in which Dorothy Lamour and Ray Midland head the cast, has hung up record at Singapore's fearing the ater, the Capitol, it was learned re- gently. The picture is now in it's fourth repeat engagement there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19
Full Weather Report

nnecticut-GeneralIy fair to- night, probably followed by show CTS Wednesday. Cooler in the interior Wednesday.
 Boston, April 19-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island-Generally fair to- night, probably followed by show CTS Wednesday. Cooler Wednesday
 Massachusetts Generally fair to- night, probably followed by showers Wednesday. Cooler In the interior Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-19

The Government may attempt to regulate electric companies in Bel gium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-26
German P Possessions To
 Prove Stumbling Block
Continued from Page 1,

never belonged to Germany and the Nazis emphasized that they were making no claims for property not legally" belonging to the Reich.
 A break may come soon in the CO., lonial problem. Oswald Pirow, South African defense minister, Is discus sing the issue in Portugal and will go on to London to dig into the question.
 Britain Tightens Empire
 Meanwhile, Great Britain sought to tighten empire ties by appoint ment of the Duke of Kent, brother of King George, as governor general of Australia. The appointment was considered part of campaign to better intfa- empire relations.
 The need to prepare for the fu- ture was emphasized by David Lloyd George, wartime premier, in a speech denouncing the Munich four-power settlement as sacrifice of British honor which failed to win peace.
 Now there is @ feverish demand for weapons" he said. That is not peace. There will be war and we will be at war without friends"
 David Lloyd George Bitter
 London, Oct. 26-(UP)-If Britain instead of sacrificing her honor" had gone to war during the Czech crisis, Fuehrer Adolf Hitler's regime would have been crushed, David Lloyd George, liberal leader, declared in @ speech today.
 The wartime prime minister ad- dressed the London Free Church Federation at luncheon in the city temple, asserting that the Mu- nich four-power settlement failed to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-26
Nosahogan Lodge

William J. shatas was general chairman for the open house stag social of the Nosahogan lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows hall with more than 400 att tending.
 A lengthy program of enter. tainers was presented with Jack Henry as master of ceremonies. Among the entertainers were Daniel Petruska, Betty Dupre, Ruth and Roberta, dance team; and Clarence Fisher. Skit Simp- son's Hillbillies provided the muscial background. Refresh- ments were served.
 Members of the arrangements committee were: Harold Gardner, Walter Book, Franklin Roberts George Reynoiyds, Ralph Webb, Al Weimer, Everett aBrker, William Frink, Martin Solomon, Richard Cotter, Karl Wagner, Charles Schmidt, Jr.. Earl s. Ross, Wil- liam Jorgenson, James Hunt, Raymond Snyder, noble grand; Daniel Haywood, Francis Merkle, Otto Reichenbach, Robert Gard ner, J. o. Kanny and William Wood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-26
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

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 New York, Oct. 26--(UP)--Stocks today experienced their widest de- cline since the peace" advance be- gan on September 27.
 At the lows, leading issues show ed losses of fractions to 2 points. Some higher priced shares were down points or more Near the close better tone was noted and prices came back partially.
 Trading was above yesterday as result of a tremendous turnover in Packard. At the opening a string amounting to 45OOO shares appear ed at 5 1-4 up 1-8. Later 1t reached 5 5-8 and held steady. By the end of the fourth hour the issues had sales of 172,300 shares, or IA per cent of the l,200 shares turned over.
 In the last hour block of 66,000 shares of Commonwealth & South ern sold at 2, up 1-8. Other low priced utilities turned active.
 Utility shares generally turned up from the lows on further talk of early launching of a billion-d -dcllar construction program for defense purposes. Public service, which touched 8 of 1-2 came back to 33 3-4.
 Early in the session, trades seized upon poor steel reports published late yesterday and eraly today to take profits in steels. U. S. steel touched GA 3-8 off IA and Bethle- hem 66 3-8 of 1.2. Both rallied from the lows.
 Automobile stocks, except Packard,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-26
OF PLANE
 FOUND UPON SPY

(Continued from Page D regard some of the papers seized on Lonkowski that they were not read in court, but were shown to the jury.
 All Signed Lex"
 All of the letters were signed Lex" Those that were read spoke of getting data on Seversky air- plane floats, the water tank at Langley Field, hydrolic oil pumps, automatic machine gun sights and other military materials.
 One letter linked an army cap- tain at Monticello, N. J., to the ring. The letter said Lonkowski was in contact with this captain who lis connected with von Papen." It was not known if the reference was to Franz van Papen, former chan cellor of Germany.
 Ltonkowski is said to be in Ger. many.
 Voss Linked Up
 Miss Senta De Wanger, mystery woman of the governments case against German espionage ring, today gave the first testimony link ing Otto Herman Voss, one of the three defendants, to the operations of Nazi network for stealing American defense secrets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-26
Market Had Widest Decline Since Advance Started
Republicans Story
 Vigorously Denied
No Discussion on Reducing Personnel in Office of City Court CIerk-MaliciOus Misrepresentation Charged

cussed with Griffenhagen officials only the 1888 budget and did not touch upon the report"
 Members of the economy commit tee have taken amiss the tendency of various persons to attempt polt- tical capital of the preliminaries to devising the 1899 budget the first reports of the Griffenhagen officials and the subcommittee of the ti- nance board before these surveys have had full consideration of the finance commissioners.
 Misrepresentation
 Evidence of this was reason today for castigation of the attack plan of certain political entitities as ex- emplified by the morning Republi- cans report" of last nights dis cussions, members of the conference groups taking issue with what they termed "a malicious misrepresen- tation of facts"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-26

bring promise of future peace for Europe.
 "I have not the faintest doubt that, if there had been war-and I am convinced there would not have been had Hitler known we were go- ing to stand fast-it would have put an end to his regime" Lloyd George said.
 The former prime minister said that recognition of the Italian con- quest of Ethiopia would "be one of the most discreditable things any country has ever done. We would be recognizing an act of plumber, pillage and murder" The British cabinet is reported planning to rec ognize the conquest about mid- November.
 View of Possible War Lloyd Georges view on the out come of possible war was given in response to questions at the conclu- sion of his speech. He was asked If he would have been ready to take Britain into war with Germany.
 "The French army today is the best in Europe he replied. "The Russian army is the greatest in the world as far as numbers are con- cerned and Russia has a large air force.
 "If Hitler made the mistake of forcing us into war with him, we would have suffered at the begin- ming owing to the lack of prepara- tions. But that would not have al- tered the ultimate result one iota.
 "The totalitarian states would have been crushed like egg shells. Czechoslovakia would have stood up to Germany while we were pre- pairing to come in and finish the job"
 The wartime prime minister, ad- dressing the London Free Church Federation at luncheon in the city temple, said:
 we have subordinated honor to the quiet life. We have lost honor but have not gained tranquility. Now there is feverish demand for redoubling the manufacture of the weapons of war. That Is not peace."
 Germany May Reject
 Berlin, Oct. 26-(UP)-Authorita- tive sources indicated today that Germany would reject 6 reported plan to satisfy her colonial demands by giving the reich parts of Bell gian and Portuguese territory in Africa.
 Germany expects the colonial question to come to the front soon, and the Nazi viewpoint is that the reich has @ moral right" to return of territories lost in the World war.
 Recently there have been indirect suggestions made to Germany that Britain, France, Belgium and Por- tugal might pool" some of their territory in Africa and turn it over to Germany as the price for settle ment of the issue. In this connec- ton, Britain and France would com pensate the two smaller nations for their contributions.
 But semi- -official sources in Ber- lin said that such plan had been rejected and would be rejected if offered again in the future. Ger many, 1t was emphasized. wants only what she considers to be le- gally her property. That would not include Belgian or Portuguese colo nial territory, although certain" British circles were described as suggesting such a solution.
 The territory lost by Germany in Africa went to France or the Brit ish empire, mostly under League of Nations mandate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-26
FATHER GILLIS
 GIVES LECTURE
Public Invited to Attend Event in Hartford Next
 Friday Evening

Hartford, Oct 26-One of the most eloquent orators in the Catholic church comes to Hartford for a free lecture on Friday evening of this week. The Rev. James M. Gillis, c. s. F., who will speak October 28 at St. Joseph Cathedral Hall, Farm ington Ave, is known throughout the English-speaking world as Q fearless as well as peerless spokes- man for his faith. He is the editor of the leading Catholic monthly, "The Catholic World" He writes a week. ly syndicated column which appears in more than one hundred Catholic papers. He is a highly popular speak CT on the Catholic Hour, a radio program on which he has appeared for eight consecutive years. Within the last two years Father Gillis has visited China, Japan, Manchukuo, the leadnig countries in Europe, Palestine and Egypt He has been to each spot which is how the scene of world-shaking disturbance. All the wealth of information which he has gathered at first hand, he will make available to his lecture audi ence in the same striking language which makes his books and articles so popular.
 Father Gillis has been especially outspoken in his criticism of the Fascist dictatorships. His devastat- ing exposes of their brutality, un- reason, and fatal weakness, have earned him the enmity of the con- trolled press of the dictators. Re- gently he has written several biting articles against anti-Semitism which have brought him abuse from Jew baiters.
 "Everything he says" one com- mentator has written, lis marked by courage and passion for truth. And everything he says has a punch" Father Gillis' Hartford lecture is open to anyone who wishes to at- tend. There is no admission charge. It starts at 8:l5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-26
BRITISH TROOPS
 ARE CLEANING UP

Jerusalem, Oct. 26.-(UP)-British troops started extensive cleaning up operations against Arab rebels to- day. Several villages were fined total of $5,7l5 for rebel activities and recent discoveries of arms in their neighborhoods. The troops surrounded villages and then sent in attachments to make @ house to house search.
 Authorities hoped the measures would drive out local elements in the insurgent movement.
 The heads of Arab Christian com- munities in Palestine cabled Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and United States ambassador to Sri. tain Joseph P. Kennedy strongly at- tacking the biased pro-Jewish in- terference of American religious heads in the Palestine question"
 We appeal in the name of hu. manity and Christianity not to allow Christ's land to be dominated by the peovNe who cruicified Christ" the cable said. qf