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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
Here Come The Tanks! Uncle Sam Parades His New Mechanical Forces Along 3OO-Mile Route War Games to Open in New York State Soon

Colonel Vernan Evans, scheduled to take part in the two weeks of war games to be staged oy the first army near Plattsburg. New York, under command of Major General Hugh A. Drum, beginning August 18th.
 The first leg of the march ends tonight at Rutland, Vermont, where the battalion will camp, the l8 offi- cers and 328 enlisted men bivouack- ing in the open. The march will be resumed at daylight tomorrow morii- ing (Tuesday) and will terminate upon arrival at East BeekmantoWn tomorrow night.
 Route Taken
 The route of march from Fort Devens, Mass, includes Fitch.urg, Mass: Keen, N. H.; Bellows Falls, Vt.; Rutland. Vt.: New Have" Juno tion, Vt.; Chimney Point, Vt; Port Henry, N. r.; Essex, N. r.; Keese- vile, N. Y; Plattsburg, N. r.; East Beekmantown, N. Y.
 The marching column is divided into four one-mile sections sepa- rated by time intervals of Is min utes. Control of all parts of the en- tire four miles of marching vehicles is by radio from the command car of Colonel Evans in a moving met which includes 47 radios for inter- change of commands. and reports This command control is designed for battle but facilitates marching
 Three qualified drivers ride in each tank and drive in one-hour shifts The noise inside tanks produces fatigue which makes short shifts necessary. Otherwise, the new tanks are as comfortable as care due to smooth track action, rubber treads and mountings, according to Colonel Evans.
 The 29th Ordnance company is at- tached tc the tank battalion 10 rnain- tain top serviceability. They are equipped and trained for all major repairs to tanks, trucks or weapons.
 Latest Types
 The tanks in this battalion are the newest types in the army, known as M-2, weighing about five tons. The crew is eight men and the arm ament two machine guns of calibre 30 and one machine gun of calibre 50, armor-piercing. Besides the ma chine guns in vehicles, the battalion has l47 rifles and 193 pistols.
 Gasoline for the march is being obtained from commercial sources along the route. In the forthcoming battle exercises, the gas supply methods of war time will be used in order to test the system anG train supply personnel. For ,he purpose. army gas trucks and large cans will be used to bring the gas to the fight" ing machines at camp or battle sta- tions.
 Colonel Evans battalion will fight" in exercises involving other tank units ..5 well as the mechanized cavalry being brought from Fort Knox. Kentucky. Machine warfare will feature the maneuvers
 The history of the battalion is closely entwined with the history of al Hanks. The 66th infantry tlight tanks). of which 1t Is a part. a conn pany of the 67th infantry tmedium tanks). and a few scattered divisional tank companies are all that survive of the famous American tank corps of the World war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31

New York. July 3i. - CUP) - Stocks strengthened today after an irregular opening. Volume increased.
 Selective buying went ahead in individual issues. A. M. Byers pre- ferred made a new high at 72 l-2 up 3 l-2 New tops also were made by distillers Seagrams preferred with warrants at 90 up ? IA and general foods at 47 3-4 up 3-8.
 Loft, most active issue on the board, rose l-2 points to 20 3-8 Kendall preferred jumped IA points to 35 on a single transaction
 J. I. Case and Standard of New Jersey had losses of point or more Demand came into the utility sec- ton. American & Foreign Power 6 per cent preferred reached r 1-2 up 1 l-2 and the 2 per cent 2l l-2 up 1; Electric Power 6 preferred 27 l-2 up and the 2, 32 l-4 up i-2. United Gas improvement equaled Its high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
WOMEN INJURED IN AUTO CRASH
Husband Placed Under Ar- rest Following Accident
 on Meriden Road

Morris Moved, 40, of 64h Mill street, arrested on a charge of violating the motor vehicle laws after an accident at East Main and Meriden road yesterday, was grant, ed continuance by Judge John L. Gaffney in City Court today.
 His wife, Mrs. Selma Moved, was cut by flying blass in the accident, and treated for lacerations of the right arm and left nostril at St. Mary's Hospital. Police said the Moved vehicle struck another driy- en by Joseph Petticino, 29, of 25l Harpers Ferry Road, as Moved took turn into Meriden road.
 A continuance was also granted by Judge Gaffney to Francis Tracy, 39. of 93 Ives street, arrested yes- terday on a motor vehicle charge after an accident in front of 329 Oak street. Tracy, according to po- lice, crashed his car into a parked vehicle, owned by Frank Salerno, of Jersey City, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31

Hart has made several visits to Wa terbury in recent years as the guest of the local band.
 Retreat Explained
 In a recent radio address MT. Cas- s'dy, an enthusiastic member of the Waterbury band described the re- treat movement in the following manner:
 The retreat movement had its be- ginning about 28 years ago, the first I'etreatant house having been estab- lieiled in Staten Island in 1917 by toe Jesuit Order. Its aim was to provide the average layman with the opportunity once year to separate himself from his material life, and give thoughtful consideration to his spiritual side.
 It is open to all creeds; 1t is a place where all men can meet on common ground without embarrass- ment. The spirit of friendliness and brotherhood that prevails reminds one of the first community of Chris tians described by the inspired writer aS the multitude of believers who had but one heart and one soul"
 The benefit derived by the indi- vidual making the retreat is difficult to describe. The change that takes place in the rtreatant's mind and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
HEAVY TRANSFORM
 BREAKS DROUGHT
Worth $3,OOO,OOO' Says Weather Observer; Hart-
 ford Streets Flooded

Hartford, Conn.,, July 31.-(UP)-- A heavy rainstrom, which Weather Observer Henry E. Hathaway said was worth $3000,000 to Connecticut farmers" descended upon many sec- tions of the state early this after noon to end a month-old drouth.
 The storm, sweeping eastward, was accompanied by thunder and lightning and lasted nearly half an hour. Rain fell in torrents and dashed parched fields where crops had been willing under an unpre- cedented dry spell which already has caused several millions of dol ars damage.
 The rainfall was so heavy at times that motor traffic in the city streets were forced to a slow pace and it was impossible to see more than 600 feet.
 While the storm will not cover every section of the state" Hath away said, "it will wet down a con- siderable portion. It's just what farmers have been praying for"
 The rain he said, would probably cover sections of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
Retreatants To Visit Archbishop
 SpeLLnan Ln NeU York CityFriday
Plan to Present Painting to Distinguished Prelate
 En Route to Retreat

One of the largest local delegations to attend a laynan's retreat at Mt. Manresa, Staten Island, in years, will leave here Friday. James j.. Hennessey, popular cigar manufac- turer, who organized the Mt. Man. resa band here about fourteen years ago, will accompany the party. About forty Waterburians are ex- pected to spend next Friday, Satur- day and Sunday attending the spir- ltual exercises.
 To Visit Fair
 Some of the retreatants plan to pay a visit to the Worlds fair while ln New York city.
 An event of interest will take place Friday in New York city when a del- egation of officers of the local band will pay a visit to Archbishop Spell- man to present him with painting of himself. The work of are is be- ing completed by Professor G. Rug giero. Tn addition to MT. Hennessey the retreatants to visit Archbishop Spellman will include Attorney Vim cent Scully. Roger Walsh, secretary of the band and Thomas P. Cassidy.
 Rev. Daniel Hart, director of re- treats, will welcome the Brass City delegation to Staten Island. Father
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
GIRL SCOUTS SING
 NEGRO SPIRITUALS

The girls at the Waterbury Girl Scout camp in Watervile yesterday put on a swimming demonstration who visited Camp Wequapauset in foi the benefit of the many persons the afternoon. In the evening the girls had @ campfire program, in which several negro spirituals were sung by the entire group. Four were presented in shadowgraph by the Happy Hollow unit. Those taking part in these were Vivian Cronk, Alice and Rita Starr, Lillian Sabin, Shirley Desrocher, June Beach Joyce Bartholomew, Barbara Rose, Priscilla Birdsall, Marion Dubil, Barbara August, Shirley Tracy, Erika Vollmer, Mary Driscoll, Bar bara King, Janet Ryan, Joyce Hor- way, and Betty Sanford.
 There was very little change in the personnel of the camp over the week -end, and the camp population remains about 70.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
Late Realty Neus
Warranty Deeds

Warranty Deeds The following warranty deeds have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Peter Uurchyk and Prokep Uur- ohyk, to Maddalena Cappuceetti, property on the south side of Tu- dor street.
 James H. Sincaster, to Helen E. Sincaster, property on 9 Brewster street.
 Mortgage Deeds
 The following mortgage deeds have been filed:
 Maddalena Cappuccetti to ePter Prokep Uurchyk, property on South side of Tudor street, S225. Joseph Perrone to Joseph Ci- anciolo, lot no 30. on Washington Heights, $2500.
 PaImerino R. Carsisimi, to Lo- mas and Nettleton Co.,, property on north side of Homestead ave- nue; first mortgage, $lS0O, second mortgage, $650.
 Quit. Claim Deed
 The following quit-claim deed has been filed:
 Lomas and Nettleton Co. to Pal- merino R. Carissimi, property on the north side of Homestead ave. nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
COMMUNITY CLUBS
 MEETING TONIGHT

Resports by all workers on the membership committee of the East End Community club will be heard tonight in a meeting at 8 o'clock in the showroom of the Geghan Motors, Inc. at 1844 East Main street. Plans are to be completed tonight for final canvas of all streets in the entire district. AL ready more than 500 members have been signed up, with most of the canvassers still to be heard fromfi Total membership has thus reached 1400, and Chairman Raymond Burke hopes to reach the 2000 mark before the end of the campaign.
 Guest speakers at the installation of the officers of the newly formed West End Community club at 8 o'clock at Russell school tonight will be the members of several of Wat erbury's older community clubs.
 The officers to be installed at to- tonight's meeting are Paul Reed, president; David J. Noonan. Sr. financial secretary: Margaret M. Downey. recording secretary; and Victor Martinelli, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
Cooler Weather Promised City
 In Few Hours

Fair weather tempered by cooling breezes is promised Wa terburians for the morrow.
 Sporadic rains Saturday and Sunday brought some relief to the dry. dusty earth, but little to perspiring humans. The temperature hugged 80 degrees from midnight until 6 o'clock this morning, climbing steadily since then, until 1t reached the 90 mark at 1 o'clock this after noon.
 The promised fair and cooler weather Is scheduled to arrive at sundown tonight, and stay throughout tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31

the popular name of shooting stars" which has been applied to them. Tn reality, they are not stars at all or anything like stars; bu. they are small rocky or metallic particles of various sizes which come into contact with the earth's atmosphere. Their average size is no greater than that of a small bean. Whatever their origin may have been, they had been passing through the space of the solar system fol- lowing the various gravitational and other forces acting on them, just as many larger bodies do. They move with great speed because of their small mass and the lack of retard- ing medium in space; then sud- denly fall into or collide with the dense atmosphere of the earth. The heat generated by the consequent rapid declaration of their flight by the impact with the resistant air is so intense that they are raised to incandescence and glow bril- liantly for a short time. Usually, they are quickly consumed, though sometimes they may pass out of the air into space again if their origi- nal path was so directed. In com- paratively rare cases. however, one of these wanderers is so large that 1t is not entirely consumed during its flight through the air and a remnant reaches the earth's surface. Many such meteorites of various sizes are to be seen in both museum and private collections.
 It is interesting to note that no chemical element which Is not known on the earth has thus far been found on any of these celes- tial visitors. As to their origin, we know this positively in the case of a large proportion. Years ago a comet whose return had been cal- culated and predicted by astrono- mers failed to make It's scheduled appearance; but instead there came a plentiful shower of meteors. Further calculations showed that these meteors were pursuing an or. bit identical with that Of the miss- ing comet. It was concluded there fore that these meteors were the disintegrated parts of the same comet and still at regular intervals this shower makes it's appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
GASOLINE STATION HERE BURCLARIZED

A gas station owned by Ralph &c., rafino, at 1906 North Main street, was broken into by side door last night, police reported today. The same station, was broken into Fri day night, thieves making off with cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and can- dy.
 Toll of last nights break has not been determined yet.
 The detective bureau is also in- vestigating the cutting of telegraph wires on lines near the New Haven Railroad tracks on South Leonard street which disrupted telegraph service between Waterbury and New York Western Union for a brief time last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
HOMER CUMMINGS
 WIFE VERY ILL

Washington. July 31. - (UP) -- Mrs. Homer S. Cummings, wife of the former attorney general, is ser- iously i'll and her condition is "pre- carious", pr. Paul F. Dickens, her physicians, said today.
 Mrs. Cummings is at her home here, where she has been confined for four months since returning from . Florida vacation.
 Dickens statement said:
 "Friends of Mrs. Homer s. Cum inings will be distressed to know that her illness which has continued over a period of four months has now taken . turn for the worse.
 "She is suffering from high blood pressure and her illness has been complicated by an unfavorable heart condition. Her condition is precari- olis."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
.Oh,Mr. Hoover!' City Sleuths Make Ar
 rest on Uncle Sam's
 Property-Old Case
 Recalled
By THE OUT EASTER

There was a time in our life, we thought we knew a little bit at least about law, but happenings these days and strange decisions as we look at them, by the courts and the language of some of the memorandums, have convinced us that our legal trend has been such that we are all wrong at times in our conception of the law.
 Take the case of couple of Waterbury detectives the other day. who stepped into the Federal building, on Grand street and made an arrest or two. We had always supposed and understood the power of arrest conveyed in a city policeman applied only to city land and property, and not to property owned or in the con- trol of the United States Govern ment.
 All of which recalls a case in a view in Hartford some 30 years ago. A patrolman had arrested a drunk in the Post office.
 Under what authority did you make this arrest on Federal pro- perty," inquired the Judge. why" answered the surprised officer, T presumed that when I walked the highways, the Law walked with me as my guardian"
 The judge discharged the pris- oner and declared at the time that only Marshals and their deputies, legalized and sworn for the purpose, could make such ar- rests.
 But the Waterbury dicks" of the other day stepped into the post office and made a good cap- ture, which would seem just legal to the average layman, under the circumstances.
 Maybe a Waterbury cop con- siders himself deputy Marshal these days,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
YEHUDI MENUHIN
 TO BECOME PAPA"

Los Gatos, Cal. July 3l-(UP)- Yehudi Menuhin. young violin vir- tuoso. will become father next October, his father, Moshe Menuhin, announced today.
 The elder Menuhin also revealed that Yehudis sister. Mrs. Hephzibah Nicholas, whose home Is in Mel- bourne, was expecting a child in February. Her husband is a broth- CT of Yehudis wife. the former Nela Nicholas. of Melbourne.
 The two marriages were solemn- ized within six weeks of each other last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
TIME EXTENDED FOR
 VETERANS TO APPLY

A bill has recently been approved which extends to May 24. l94o the period in which alien World War Veterans may apply for naturaliza- ton as U. S. citizens under the short process, according to Mrs, Edith Ladd, head Of the local Red Gross. This special privilege for vet erans does not extend to those who served in the armies of the Allies during the war, but only to those who served in the American forces in the period prior to November il, 1918. There still remains a fee of $5 to be paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31

Here come the tanks!' Towns people and farmers along 300-mile route across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and corner of New York heard this cry today and lined up to see 37 of the army's new light tanks bristling with machine guns and with a hundred cars, motorcycles and trucks in attend ance march by on their way from Fort Devens. Massachusetts to a camp site at East Beekmantown, New York. The tanks and their auxiliary trucks belong to the first battalion. 66th infantry, of the reg ular army, under command of Lieut..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31

disposition during the days spent in
 this delightful atmosphere, and in the pleasant charm of its surround ings, can only be appreciated by one actually making the retreat. The days and evenings pass too swiftly. The services in the morning, after noon and evening are instructive and inspiring. The outdoor forum
 under the stars at night are mo-
 ments to remember A retreatant is not required to carry a cross on his shoulder, nor tombstone on his face. In brief, the entire weekend brings one new concept of things both human and eternal One leaves the retreat with the feeling that he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
HOTCHKlSS FAMILY
 IN 57TH REUNION

The HotcllkIss association, will hold its 57th annual reunion at the congregational Church. Cheshire. saturday, August i2. All direct HotchkIss descendants and their fap,xies are invited to attend and bring recipes for the "Hotchkiss Family Cook Book" George Bennett Of Torrington is president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31

had a little bit of heaven, and re- turns to business and home life with a new freshness, new perspective, new courage and new determination The Manresa Retreatants' band will leave Waterbury for the Retreat house in Staten Island on Friday, August 4, please plan to. be with us then, and paraphrasing the Worlds Fair slogan, your world of tomor- row" will be definitely enhanced.
 For other information, please communicate with James J. Hen- messy, Pioneer Retreatant, telephone 3-5445, or Roger Walsh, telephone 4-7272. Thank you, and good eve- ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
Annual Audit

Copies of the annual audit of tsie city Of Waterbury. fer 1888, as prepared by the 0riffephagen & Associates were turned over to Mayor Frank Hayes to-day. No copies have been filed with Che city clerk, as yet, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
Naomi Chapter Holds
 Outing at Quassapaug

The annual outing of the Naomi chapter. order Of the Eastern Star
 was held Saturday at the Vacation house at Lake Quassapaug. More than seventy members of the chap ter and thelr friends enjoyed them-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31

Seriously III and on the danger list at New Haven General hos pital is Dr. Thomas Parker, of 416 South Mani street, veteran Waterbury physician and promi- nent member of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks.
 nr. Parker, a member also of the Waterbury Medical associa- ton for the past 90 years, was ad- mitted to the New Haven hos pital June 25, after being confined for some time at st. Mary's hos pital here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
Stocks Show Strength
 After Early Weakness
Volume Also Increases-Seective Buying in In-
 dividuaI Issues Is Also Noticeable

Steel shares, coppers and motors were steady and rails narrowly mixed. Oils eased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31

selves playing games. A lunch was served.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Monarchs' Offer to Mediate Dispute
We'll Received in Germany

on this score also again have illu-
Sions."
The official party Voelkischer
Beobachter said:
An understanding with Britain
ana France and perpetuation of
the German western tFTench1 from
tiers does not, however, mean that
It's vital interests and the lie and
the Reich IS also ready to sacrifice
blood of German brethren in the
east" (Poland), it said
only such a state is IN danger
which-aS CzechoSlovakia after Mu-
nich-permitS itself TO be used as
the tool of democratic and imperial
istic intrigues against the German
Reich and its neighbors. The west
ern powers today and tomorrow
have it in their hands TO prevent
this. but maintaining the injustice
OF Versailles is not in their power.
Also the VoeiKiScher Beobachter
continued the campaign against Po-
land.
Polish terror claims new death
toll of five!" it headlined. Thou
sands OF minority Germans in con-
centration camp" Others were:
Poland drives women 10 trench
digging" and Polish orgies OF
hatred against Ukrainians."
World scandalized about Poland:
disgusted about cowardly murderers
of minority Germans" and How
attack against Germany is supposed
TO begin-march against Pomera-
MIA. East Prussia and upper SileSia, "
were headlined in the Angriff.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Liners Released
After Search
For Weapons
Continued from Page u

NCOntlnOel from rage -
! searched by customs officers, in
accordance with a new policy an
nounced yesterday by President
Roosevelt for inspecting ships of
all foreign nations that might be-
come belligerents, and it had been
expected that she would not sail
before this evening OF $4,000 tons,
she would be magnificent prize for
/ a sea raider.
German operators protested an
erily against the Bremen's deten-
ton and coast guard boats moved
alongside to see that she did not
/ slip away without clearance papers.
Capt. William Drechsel, superin-
tendent of North German Lloyd
/ lines, the operators, protested that
the prolonged search and inspec-
/ tionS were outrageous. unfriendly
acts" and said he had asked the
German embassy in Washington to
protest to the state department.
Under Steam
Since 2 am. Tuesday the ship
has been under steam, ready to
speed back to Germany without
passengers or cargo the moment
customs authorities permitted. She
was detained all day yesterday while
inspectors searched every compart-
ment, tapped on walls, measured
rooms and compared the measure
ments with blue prints, examined
the machinery, lifted tarpaulins to
look for gun emplacements and even
peered behind the bar and furni-
ture in the lounge.
AT dusk, Harry NJ. burning, col
lector of the port, called Oft the
search but said he wasn't through
There would be another search to-
day, he said, and inspectors might
decide to tear down some parti-
| tions to look behind them.
| Durning said in one word what
the inspectors were looking for:
Weapons.
! SEARCH OF SHIPS
PROPOSED IN FRISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 80. (UP)
". S. customs officials at the port
of San Francisco said today they
had enlarged their staff OF in
spectors to intensity their search
of all vessels entering or leaving
the harbor during the current Eu-
/ ropean crisis.