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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08
The nations melting pot.

The nations melting pot. Out of New York come many strange tales. Each day is story in itself in the nations metropolis and center of everything that supposed to count in this materaistc world of ours. Last week brought to light the antics Of Manhattanite, who, above all things, had penchant for kleptomania He arrested, accused, and held without bail for stealing iron bench from ceme- tery Police records showed that back in 1881 he was held for the same crime in Newark, N. J. Must be antique collector hobbist. And if that wasn't enough there the Brooklyn mOtorst who was being to accept the ticket in novel way; he locked himself inside his and wouldn't open it. So the patrol man simply broke door window and served the sum- mons through it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08

By way of the reviewer. Homer Croy has come to the fore with his first novel in years Sixteen Hands The book is about mules and since Mir. Croy has been breeding and raising mules on his farm out in Missouri it's safe conclude that Sixteen was one of the Croy mules. :. . But the book reviewers are recommending the story for the films. One of them, Bryan M ORely in the New York Sun, went so far as to declare that could be made into of those films that usually support big feature and which many patrons prefer to the main picture. Well, Homer Grows "West of the Water Tower" which aiways comes to this paragrapher's mind as he drives down Chase Parkway and views the water towers on our northeastern outskirts, made fair sort of film and helped the late Ernest Torrance along the path Of screen popularity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08

Breathers. . (. .Lil skuba, pretty East Main Street doughnut dispenser has left her job and Waterbury to return to her home town in New York Dont-it seems a shame! Mrs Mary Jenkins has been busy woman Chicken Supper at the Pearl Street Neghborhood House Thursday The way those women serve fowl makes one think second helping is essential Charles V. Tar taga of Shelley street has joined the staff of the Acacia Mutual Life insurance Corporation in Washington, D. c. Matte OBren sage of North Square, was dis cussg Sunday night radio broadcast at the city yards yesterday and honestly remarked he thought Charley Mccarthy was Jewish fellow making name for him. self with an Irish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08
BUILDING PERMITS

Building permits issued at the office of Building Inspector Pat rick J. Carlin today included the following:
 One-family dwelling, Stephen Harnick, south side of Kimball avenue, $4,000.
 Addition to veranda, Samuel Silverman, IS, Avalon circle, S45O.
 Cement garage, Michael and Giovanni AngeIicolo, 455 Congress avenue, $40O.
 Frame. garage, Waterbury Saw ings bank, r4l CIearview street, &46O. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08
ILLUSTRATED TALK
 GIVEN TRAFFIC CLUB

The Naugatuck Valley Traffic club, in session at The Elton last night with Martin Tehan presiding, heard an illustrated talk on Bright Side of Science" by Philip B. Thompson, manager of the Investors Syndicate.
 The talk was followed by a dis cussion of several new measures which will affect freight traffic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08
OLD MODEL
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Do you remember In days gone by? When family with car Was something, oh Myl Do you remember That model old? You rode high and dry, Tn an open car, and was it cold? You wore tight broadcloth coat, A veil on your that, After twenty miles or 50 You might have been on bat. Do you remember When Sunday came, The motor car ride So like a happy game? The car only held At a pinch just five Some stayed at home AS sure as you're alive. Do you remember how Twenty-Five an hour made you dizzy, Back in those days When you first owned a Lizzie?
 FEM. EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08
Todays Answers to
 CRANIUM CRACKERS
Problem on Comic Page

Although Butch Finnegan was dressed in a doctors white coat and trousers, the guard knew the figure retreating down the hall was not 8 physician because the white-clad figure wore no shoes. Finnegan, when he leaped from bed and as- saulted the doctor, had taken only his victims coat and trousers. So he had to flee in his bare feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08
LOTS OF PICTURES

Paramount's new Claudette Col- bert Gary Cooper starring comedy, "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife," is the sixty-fifth picture to be directed by Ernst Lubitsch in the course of career which began with two- reel comedy made in Germany while the director was still in his teens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08
FrQtemQL NeUs
Court Verdi

Three candidates were initiated at meeting of Court Verdi For esters of America, held last eve ming in Liberty Hall and fifteen applications for membership were received.
 A joint bowling banquet will be held on Sunday at Court Welch's rooms with teams from Court Verdi. Court Washington of Tor ringtOn. Court Welch of Water vile and Court Champlain of this city participating. The Verdi team will oppose the team of Court Roma of Bridgeport next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08
Roosevelt Lodge

Three candidates were re- cipients of second degree honors last night at meeting of Roos- evelt Lodge. Knights of Pythias, In Roosevelt hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08

On their way to Denmark to at tend a weddin ga Pole, his wife and two companions were stopped by customs officers at Danzig who found $5,000 in their top hats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08

Inness of Leroy G. Woodward post of Watertown will head a delegation of members from the unit. The Can- adian post and its auxiliary will also be represented at the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08

Imagine two young fellows in their early twenties stealing fifty cents from cripple who supports wife and six children by virtue of contributions from generous passersby? That's just what happened in Exchange Place one afternoon last week. The lads approached the cripple asking change for half dollar He willingly obliged and turned over quarter, two dimes and nickel to one of the boys Without passing the fifty center the lads scampered like Glenn Cunningham and Gene Venzke Mario Pizzo and Paul Gugelmo by chance saw the transaction being made and ncensed at the youngsters Palace News where they coared them until policeman took them in hand The cripple got back his change but did not want the lads prosecuted Cigars for Mario and Paul. although they should have used the onetwo on the thieves before the cops took custody.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08
Division 5

Miss Nellie Mccarthy will pre- side tonight at a meeting of Division 5, Ancient Order of Hi- bernians, in Hibernian hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-08

Getting closer For years Bill Harvey, the sea- g0ngest g0b that ever moved along an ad alley or raised the elevator on linotype machine, has been seeking to be number in line when dog licenses distributed at the Town Clerks office Bill is great dog-lOver and always has one. Right now it's Angie MacTavsh bit of Scottish terrier that delights the residents of Chase Avenue where ntersects with Cooke Street Promptly at o'clock Monday mOrn- seeking No tag for Angie He was just bit late as Town Clerk Mary Klmartin had received an applica. ton for the Mo- tag and had reserved it for the appl
 cant So Bill had to content himself with being the first person in town to get the 1888 dog lcense al though it was No. 2 tag.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
Propose
 Withdraw
 Protection

LIMA, Peru, Dec. Is (P) The Mexican and Argentine pro- posals which in effect would drive foreigners to the diplomat ic protection of their home gov ernments for investments abroad and to ban the collection of gov ernment debts through force was raised as a controversial sub ject at the Pan-American con- ference at Lima. Conference in- formants indicated that the U, S.. was one of principal proponents of the doctrine that its citizens could not sign away any of their rights to American protection.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
2 Men Lost
 On Wrecked
 M s Patterson

SEATTLE, Dec. 15 (P)-- Two men were lost on the Motorship Patterson, chief officer Gustaf SwenSon and James Moore of Los Angeles, winchman and able seaman. The Coast Guard Cut ter Haida radioed this inform ation after receiving faShlight signals sent by survivors mar ooned on a beach. The Haida gave the names of the survivors, which apparently were in a weak ened condition, two men being sick.
 Pilot Simmons left Juneau at eight am. carrying three guides whom he will land at Lituya Bay, from where they will hike overland.
 SWenson's widow and three children said last night Dad is all right and we expect to be together for Christmas.
 The Patterson is a complete wreck.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
Argentine Wants Defense Against
 Any Nation

UNDATED, Dec. 16 (P)- Ar genuine insistence that the pos sibility of aggression by the Unit ed States, must be considered the main obstacle to a declaration by the Pan-American conference for a solid front against aggressors, in consideration of cooperative defense plan. In Lima, the meet ings so far invisioned invasion primarily from abroad, but Ar genuine wants a resolution to pro vide for defense against attack from any nation. In the face of Argentine opposition to the pact, the U. s. del gate indicated that if would be content with strong resolutions if they were included In the declaration against aggres- sion by nations outside of the Americas,
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
Roper, Secty. Of Commerce
 Resigns IS

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is LP) -. President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Secretary of Com merce Roper to become effective December 23rd. The President said he had "impelling personal reasons which prompted Roper to asked to be relieved of his duties. q accept the resignation with very sincere regret /
 The Whitehouse said Roper wanted to return to private life to attend to personal affairs. Roper's letter of resignation dis closed that he had expressed to the President on several occas- ions since March l, last year of 'Imy desire to return to private life in order to give needed at tention to personal affairs which I am not able to do while in pub lie office"
 Attorney General Cummings resigned recently to enter pri- vate practice.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
TONY GALENTO
 SLIPS KAHOE, THOMAS

ST. LOUIS, Dec. - ''TWo-Ton" Tony Galento, barr Sl-chested Or ange, N. J., heavyweight, recog- nized as No. challenger to Champion Joe Louis, knocked out Otis Thomas, Chicago negro, in the ninth round of their sched uled l2-round fight.
 Thomas gave Galento a good fight and on the strength of winning one round through a low punch, had slight edge ov- CT the Orange bartender going into the ninth. The knockout came in one minute and 35 sec .onds after the ninth opened.
 Galento weighed in at 2 2 2 pounds and Thomas, POS.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
Says Italy Cannot Have Inch of French Territory
French Arms
 Budget S2O
 Million Dollars

UNDATED, Dec. Is (P)- The greatest French arms budget since the World War was present ed to Parliament to back up Frances warning to Germany and Italy that she will fight 10 protect her empire. Ordinary and extraordinary budgets ap- portioned almost 82O million dol lars to the nations armed ser vices The sum, representing about sixty five percent of the governments estimated 1889 in come. The money will go to build a French navy rivaling the com bined fleets of Italy and Ger many; increase the personnel and speed of war plane produc- tion; buy new and better guns, improve Notifications; and in- creasa the mechanization of the army.
 Italy must understand that she will never have an inch of any part of French territory, no matter what means she uses For eign Minister Bonnet told the For eign Affairs Committee in the Chamb 1T of Deputies.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
MOVIE FOLK TAKE ACTION

HOLLYWOOD Dec. - Mo ton picture executives and play CTS are signing a declaration of independence" calling upon President Roosevelt and Con- gress to sever economic relations with Germany within the next few weeks.
 They plan to ask millions of theatergoers through the country to sign copies of the document for forwarding to Washington.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
President Of Mckesson Drug
 Corp. Suicides

FAIRFIELD, Conn, Dec. l6 {H) F. Donald Coster, indicted president of the vast McKesson, Robbins Drug Corporation, who is disclosed as an ex-conVict with q criminal record, going back more than a quarter of cen tury. shot and killed himself at his country mansion near her2' when he learned Federal author ties were on their way to his Luxurious home to re-arrest him.
 At the time, fully dressed, Cos tsr when to the bathroom, press ed a pistol to his right ear and pulled the trigger.
 First reports indicated that Mrs. Coster had seen her hus- band with the pistol, but being poWelress to restrain him, she collapsed.
 Coster's attorney, Samuel Reich, rushed to the home as soon as he heard what had hap pened. He put his hand to his head, pointing a finger as though it was a pistol and shouted "He shot himself, he shot himself
 Investigators told that three weeks ago Cbster who was form erly Philip Musica, ex-convict, until he made his almost lncred- ible change of name and his as- sociations and his whole life, in- dicated the intention of taking his life. His three pistols had been secreted in the garage by the chauffeur.
 Investigation of the ' million dollars drug firm had not begun at that time but after in- vestigation it was apparent that there was an eighteen million dollar overstatement of assets.
 Art Forman, assistant Federal attorney, arrived at the front door only to hear the shot which ended Coster's life.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
Jews Forbidden Yearly Incomes
 Over $lOOO

Rome, Dec. 16 (P-The Italian government ordered Jews to ex- change all their land and build ings above fixed value for bonds bearing four percent in- terest.. The order fulfilled the decrees adopted November ten, forbidding Jews to own land or taxable incomes of more than $26O a year; or buildings whose annual taxable income exceeds about a thousand dollars.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
A Salute
 To Alaska's Pioneers
(By Howard Lyng)

Pioneers of Alaska , What stirring thoughts this revered phrasa' calls to mind when con- templating these rugged men and women who, more than any oth- CT factor made possible the crea- ton of the Territory of Alaska that you and l now enjoy. Truly their souls must have been poss- essed of that flaming spirit, which only high adventure and conquest of empire could satisfy.
 Suffering the seVerence of fam fly ties, putting behind them the comforts of civilization, facing the untold hardships before them with tranquility and cour- age, these sturdy men & women gave unstintingly of their brain, brawn and bouyancy of spirit, in the subjugation and development of our great Territory, Americas last frontier.
 The Pioneer has won an hon ore dplace in the hearts of all true Alaskans. His valient spir- it, staunch courage and complete devotion to the land of his choice stand forth like a shining light. beacon to show the way to those who follow The Pioneers are without equal in telling the story of Alaska's growth and de- velopment, because the building of these things are part of their actual life experiences. They
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The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
MRS. ROBBINS AND
 FAMILY TO LEAVE

Mrs. s. E. Robbins, resident of Fairbanks eight years, and dau- ghters. Diane and Sharon, and son, Bing left by plane Satur- day morning for Juneau enroute to Seattle, where they will make their home. All three children were born in Fairbanks.
 MT. Robbins, well-knOWn avia- tor connected with the Pacific Alaska Airways, is based in Seattle. He is expected to be a pilot in the Clipper service be- tween Seattle and Juneau when it is established.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
Seek Fall Of . Daladier's Govt.

PARIS, Dec. 16 (P) - Right wing parties launched concert ed drive for the dissolution of the French Communist party. The campaign is directed against elements on which Daladier' s government depends dor it's ex- istence, and came as the Premier sought parliamentary support of his budget.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
Pay 100 Million

BERLIN, Dec. Is (P) - Jews met the deadline for the first payment on the four hundred mil lion dollars fine they must pay for the staying of Ernest Von Rath by the young Jews in Paris. Most of the hundred million dol lars, the first installment, had been paid in advance.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
FIRM ANNOUNCES
 BONUS OF S62,OOO

EAST HARTFORD, Conn, Dec Approximately 5000 employees of the United Aircraft corpora ton were notified they would re ceive a Christmas bonus of $62,0 in amounts ranging from $50 to $125.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
MAYOR SENT DEATH THREAT

NEW YORK, Dec. - Mayor La Guardia received a bullet in a letter warning him you will get this of you continue to at tack the German Nazi party"
 The message was signed with a swastika signature.
 Departing from his usual dis regard of threats, the mayor asked police to investigate. Pos tai authorities were also inform ed.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
N o T I C E

The Common Council sitting as a Board of Equalization will meet on December 16th. 17th, and 18th at 2 o'clock pm.
 M. J. WALSH, Pub. Dec.l4,16,19 City Clerk
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16
World News
92 ABOVE IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, Dec. - Los Angeles swettered for nearly two hours in an all-time Dec ember high, 92 degrees, midst the Christmas shopping season, l. was hte fifth day for the cur rent heat wave.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16

Proof of Labor Blanks can now De had at the ,,ome Nugget office.
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16

Save $2 by paying in ad- vance for your subscription
The Nome nugget., 1938-12-16

FAIRFIELD, Conn, Dec. l6 {P) F. Donald Coster, indicted president of the vast McKesson, Robbins Drug Corporation, who ;, 1;.,1ozal o. ,, av-conviot with
Evening star., 1938-01-18
WHOLESALE INDEX
STAGES ADVANCE
Fertilizer Association Reveals
Average at 1875, Compared
With 77.0 Week Ago.

Further strength in commodity
prices was witnessed last week, ac-
eording to the commodity price average
compiled by the National Fertilizer
Association. This index advanced to
7s.5 from 77.s in the preceding week.
A month ago the index stood at 78.0
and a year ago at 85.5. based on the
1926-l928 average as 100.
Price firmpess was common to most
commodity Sgroups last week, with
foods, farm products and industrial
commodities moving upward Another
advance in the price of meats was
largely responsible for the upturn in
the food group average.
The cotton, grain and live stock
averages all moved higher during the
week, resulting In moderate upturn
in the index Of farm product prices.
The cotton index was at the highest
point reached since the middle OF last
September. Another upturn in the
metal group index, following the sharp
decline in the latter part Of 1887, was
brought about by higher quotations
for non-ferrous metals.
Higher prices for leather, rubber and
cattle feed were responsible for the
fourth consecutive increase in the in
dex representing the prices Of miscel-
laneous commodities. Changes in the
prices Of paint materials caused
fractional downturn in the building
material index. the only group average
to move lower during the week.
Evening star., 1938-01-18
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. Jan. Is. tP.--tunited States
Depar artment OF Agriculture. HOGS, 81, 900,
including 1000 direct: market uneven.
mostly 10-l5 lower than Mondays aver
age on weights downward from 21O pounds;
Sl0 pounds up. I5.25 lower; practical top
30: small lot. $50: bulk good and choice
o0-200 pounds. S.35-55: 21O-"4U pounds
.65-s.3o: 250-21O pounds, 7.25-6O; pack
ing sows 10-l5 lower: most good kinds.
$3.50: few liehtweights up to 615
s,ao oattie s.5n0: calves, 500; largely
days weak to 25 lower trade; shippers
and order buyers after strictly good and
choice cattle; paying UP to ll..5 for old
crop long yearinss scaling l.1O6 pounds:
best heavies. so: most early sales. 80
a;s5; l., but bulk Of crop unsold: heifers
but choice weighty heifers held above 300
COWS STEADY; bulls firm at 6.75 down: light
yealers 80 lower at 1850 down; only choice
heayy yealerS holding steady at II 0O-5O.
Sneep. 10000: none direct: fat lambs
opening slow. few early sales about steady.
Weleht considered. around 95-9S pound
Iamos AZ prices downward from 5 so:
CHOICE handy and medium veights held
eho-65 and better: best around SIS:
cholce lOS-pound ewes steady at AS; in
dications steady on feeding lambs
Evening star., 1938-01-18
ADVANCE SHOWN
BY DAIRY SALES
Consumption Climbs in Year
While Output Lags.
Inventories Cut.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. Jan. 18.-Low pro-
duction, curtailed inventories, and
widening consumption characterized
developments in the dairy industry
during 1887, according to a survey by
Dun 6 Bradstreet, Inc.
For fluid milk, as we'll as for dairy
products, prices were firm at the close
Of the year. except for butter. which
was carried lower in the December
break. Outlets expanded steadily,
especially for ice cream, concentrated
milks and cheese, as the result of
improvement in processing methods.
refrigeration and transportation New
consumers were added by intensive
newspaper advertising campaigns, and
persistent educational radio programs.
Going under the preceding years
comparative during most months Of
1897. milk production on December
was about per cent below the 1926
1894 average for that date. The re-
stricted flow reduced production Of
dAA u0A PkO0uNto. dS Vic dSCldkC was
about 25 per cent less than that re-
corded for the IL months of 1886 As
demand widened, holdings shrank.
stocks Of butter. cheese, evaporated
and condensed milk. on milk equiva-
lent basis, dropping 21,l per cent
under the December /. 1896, total, and
l0l per cent from the l932-1936 De-
cember l average
Instead of following the slow down
trend Of farm income indicated for
1888, gross revenue from milk produc-
ton is expected to turn upward. Ac-
cording to the Bureau Of Agricultural
Economics. conditions in the dairy
industry during the next three or four
years doubtless will average better
than during the past five. During the
next two years, relationship Of costs
to selling prices seems favorable for
the dairymen.
With about the same number of
milk COWS on farms total milk produc-
tion on December /, 1887. was about
per cent under that Of the year pre-
ceding. This contrasted with The
situation on November l, when crop
correspondents reported to the De-
partment of Agriculture that milk pro-
duction per COW was about 4 per cent
below the 1896 figure. The drop dur
ing November was deeper than the
average.
Even with the abundance of grain
and mill feeds, there was not the
sharp bulge in Fall milk production
which occurred in 1886. All during
1887 monthly production was some
what less than average as many sec
tions have yet to replace the herds
decimated by successive drought years,
or marketed when beef prices scared
On December /, the flow was about
3 per cent below the l925-1934 ave-
rage"
Evening star., 1938-01-18
ADVERTISING LAGS
BEHIND YEAR AGO
Retail Lineage Declines 1.8
Per Cent From 1887
Levels in Weeks.
Special pispa tch to Tho Star.

0pcCi1A OlSpAtCu 70 4A0 6tAI.
CHICAGO, Jan. ls.-For the first
two weeks Of this year ending January
8. retail display advertising showed 4
decline Of l.8 per cent from the cor
responding period of last year, &C.
cording to report released here today
by Advertising Age, national advertis-
ing newspaper.
Measuring retail advertising in news
papers of 10 important markets, the
report shows total of 81, ,067, ,252 lines
for the period reported. against 3l,-
627,545 lines for the compared 1887
period, the decrease amounting to
560,293 lines.
During the seven-day period ended
January 8. the measured cities show
a total Of 17,65l.267 lines, against
l8,077,490 lines for the corresponding
week Of last year, the loss of 426,223
lines amounting to "a per cent.
Although slight loss is shown
for the first two weeks of this year
compared with the first two weeks
Of last year. 1898 shows q gain of
o.5 per cent over 1896, Advertising
Age stated.