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The Ely miner., 1939-12-14

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Union OF curoPe' "coppered the
Then of World, bet" after he
E p.L:J =. had set up his
"social con-
tract" and his nicely behaved mat
ural man." When he considered his
paragon in the light of international
relations, he counseled for the world
"a general league, fully armed"
the last two significant words imply
ing quite considerable qualification
of all he had written before.
Lord David Davies, president
of the University of Wales, out
for a federated Europe, makes
a similar concession to eternal
cussedness, having first given
his heart to the hawks in his
advocacy of league of nations
staked mainly on human BROTH
erhOod. Now he calls for the
police. His views are relayed
to this country in a letter to
Rep. Harold KnutSOn of Mime
sofa. They are new only in that
he is now narrowing them to a
European federation rather than
a world state.
Now, as for several years past, he
insists that the most urgently need
ed arrangement is for world po-
lice force, in the form of an inter-
national navy, and land forces If
necessary. The lack of power to
enforce DEGREES is what he thinks
killed the league. Last year, he
formed the new commonwealth So
ciety, with Winston Churchill head
ing it in England. He says it is
established and progressing in IA
countries. A federated Europe
would be the first step toward a
federated world.
Lord Davies is not only Uni
versity president, but an indus
trialist, a director of the Great
Western railway and the Mid
land bank and chairman of most
of the great cOlliery enterprises
of Great Britain. He was in
parliament for more than 20
years. He was a leader in the
early campaign for a league of
nations union and is now a
trustee.
His proposal, like the several 9TH
er plans for continental unity, is
sharply at variance with Clarence
Streit's "Union now" In Lord Da-
vies' plan, the state, backed by
force, would be the unit in the CO.
operative endeavor; in Mr.. Streit's
plan, the individual is the unit and
force is repudiated.
A MOTHER possible detection
1 4 from the prevailing European
power complex appears in the ap-
parent political drift of handsome
Prince Humbert prinee ps HUM. HUM.
Nucleus of NeU bert of Italy.
Power in Italy = ne mas diens heia
from the Fascist political regime,
and there are persistent reports
from many observers, journalistic
and others, that he and the king
are taking the play away from Mus
Solini.
With the powerful Marshal
Badoglio, also a hold-out against
the Fascists, he has been some
what less than lukewarm about
the axis and 0vertly opposed to
joining Germany in the war. He
is IS years old, personable and
popular, the master of five Ian
guages, trained in the army
since he was nine years old,
with a strong army following
behind him. His wife was Prin-
cess Marie Jose of Belgium.
They have a small SON and
daughter.
THE important assignment of de.
L lvering arms shipments from
his country to Europe is handed to
A man who is somewhat of a spe-
Get War Goods i;na os He - i 'a. S;r
Across the Sea, Ashley Sparks
=. c-L, Tn.l K. B. E., who
The Ely miner., 1939-12-14
WHO'S
NEWS
THIS
WEEK
By LEMUEL F. PARTON

NEW YORK.-In the light of con-
" tinuing difficulties in establish
ing a safe and comfortable world
order, it is interesting to recall
The Ely miner., 1939-12-14

cialist in that
line. He is Sir
Ashley Sparks
K. B. E., who
WAS director
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that Rousseau
"coppered the
bet'' after he
had set up his
"social con-
The Ely miner., 1939-12-14

THE important assignment of de-
i ivering arms shipments from
his country to Europe is handed to
a man who is somewhat of spe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

(Othsrs mentioned: Alben Bark ley, points; Stanley Reed, 5; Paul V. McNutt, g.; Joseph P. Kennedy, 2; Scott w. Lucas, l; Harry F.. Byrd, l; no choice, 1.)
 6-Most likely and second most likely Democratic vice presidential nominee?
 Farley, 4s points; Clark. IA; Mo Mutt, 10; Barkley, 8; Garner. !; Lucas, T; Harry L. Hopkins, 5; Frank Murphy, 4; Burton K. Wheeler, 4; Robert Jackson 3; Sam Rayburn, 3; James F. Byrnes, 2; Byrd, 2; Burnet R. Maybank, 2: Henry A. Wallace,1; Kennedy, 1.
 To be noted-of 50 correspondents 45 picked Dewey as Republican nominee for either President or Vice President; 38 picked Taft for one or the other.
 Most of those who mentioned Garner or Roosevelt as Democratic nominee expected the Republicans to win. All who mentioned Douglas, now being pushe as . compromise candidate" predicted Democratic victory.
 Study of the detailed answers in- dicates that Q majority believe a general war or extraordinarily marked recovery but nothing else would keep the Democrats in office Many said . war would cause RooSevelt,s reelection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

Wheeler-Young post. Veterans of Foreign Wars, last night elect ed William Schneer to serve as commander during the coming year.
 Also elected were the following: Francis Orencole, senior vice. commander; John Danisavage, junior vice-commander; Arthur LaBelle, quartermaster; William Walker, judge advocate; John Luddy, chaplain; Dr. Mortimer O,Hara, surgeon; William Walker and John Danisavage, delegates to county council; John Luddy and Francis Orencole, alternates.
 The new officers will be in- stalled at joint exercises in con- junction with Lieut.. Shea auxil- tary April 29.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
VATICAN ANXIOUS
 ABOUT ALBANIA

Vatican City, April 7-(UP)-| News of the Italian occupation of Albania shocked the Vatican today in the midst of solemn Good Friday ceremonies, and it was reported authoritatively that Pope Plus was rewriting the homily he will pro- nounce to the world by radio Easter Sunday. Reports of troop landings in Albanian ports were immediately communicated to him. In deep mourning for the celebration of the Mass of the Pre-Sanctified in St. Peters basilica, he requested all ad- ditional information as quickly as possible. Although the papal secre- tary of states office had kept abreast of Italo-Albanian developments dur ing the last few days. the Vatican had hoped that negotiations for a peaceful settlement would be suc- cessful.
 As Carlo Cardinal Rossi celebrated the mass in the Sistine chapel, en- gineers outside in the square tested loudspeakers which will carry the Pope's Easter h6mily to thousands. It was believed that the Albanian incident would cause the Pope to change his plan to refrain from re- ferences bearing on the information al political situation in his Easter message. It will be in Latin. We'll informed Vatican sources had said previously that the message would be of utmost importance. The hom- fly, it was believed, will contain fervent plea to mankind to preserve peace.
 The Pope, pleased with a record crowd of pilgrims, has presided over Holy Week ceremonies with unusual alertnessl Hotels and private homes were filled with visitors. Following the Mass of the -Sanctified, and the last sermon of Lent, delivered by Father vigilio Da Jalstagna, the Pope led prelates in the concluding rites. Barefooted she knelt three times on the altar step and kissed the crucifix. All the cardinals in Rome and members of the papal court attended the mass together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Three-Week Search
 For Lad Continues
Police to Work on Jackie Grady Case Until Satisfied
 That Every Means to Find Him Has Been Tried

Although all efforts in the three week search for Jackie Grady, 4, missing from his home since March 23, have been fruitless, police will continue to work on the case until satisfied that every means to find the child has been tried, Superin- tendent William J. Roach said to- day.
 Drainage operations in the Dallas swamp area were resumed this morning after yesterdays downpour When the rain set in at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, more than two feet of water had been diverted from the swamp where treacherous quicksand deposits and heavy oils dumped there have thwarted at- tempts at thorough search. A can al more than 50 feet in length dug by police and city employees, togeth- CT with smaller canals opened today, are slowly ridding the swamp of the water and oil. It is improbable that dynamite will be used. Superin- tendent Roach said, although that means may even be taken to open another channel in the dump area.
 Superintendent Roach said that many deep holes close to the path in the swamp which Jackie might have wandered on, will have to be entirely drained of water before the swamp can be considered to have been thoroughly probed Workers in the area have sunk to their armpits in muck and water.
 State police under the direction of Lieutenant William L. Schatman and Sergeant Gene Lenzi have secured the countryside far and wide in their search for the boy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

It was suggested there might be cantons on the Swiss system, in which Arabs in some and Jews in others would enjoy complete local autonomy. There would be, of course transitional period, depending for its length of how we'll Jews and. Arabs got on together. There would be an Advisory and an Executive Council in which both races would be represented, the supreme author ity resting with the British High Commissioner until such time as the state was turned over to its people.
 The Jewish delegates rejected the plan outright. In a day when Jews needed place of refuge, they could not consent to a scheme which would heavily restrict immigration into Palestine. Furthermore they could not consent to a plan which aimed at making the ruling element in Palestine forever a definite Arab majority.
 The Palestine Arabs objected to a long time limit before the country became independent and also ob- jected to continued Jewish immigra- ton even if heavily restricted, and also to continued sales of lands to Jews:
 The British government will now take drastic action and impose its own plan. On balance, the Jews will be the losers and Arabs the winners. There is world political reason for this.
 Deeply grieved and disheartned though the Jews may be over Eng lands actions, the government be- lieves they will be constrained to re- main friendly to a great democracy.
 The Arabs has no such constraint and the Arabs are subject to in- sidious propaganda from Germany and Italy. It would suit the purposes of the two dictators, in case they had a conflict with France and England, to set the Arab world aflame.
 Independent Arab or Moslem states like Iraq, Iran, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have lively inter est in the fate of their kinsmen in Palestine. Britain therefore will feel itself compelled to lean backwards to appease Palestinian Arabs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Community House
 Faces $2,228 Deficit
Suggestion Made to Make It Center of WPA Activity;
 Building Not Self=Snstaining at Present
WASHINGTON HILL

Washington Parks Community house, scene of varied and interest ing activity during the past several weeks, was subject of much consid- eration at the meeting of the board of finance yesterday, with Commis- sioners John H. Goss and Major W. Judge predominating.
 City Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice clerk of the board, reported that the community house deficit to date is $2,228.
 The highlight of the discussion was the recommendation that the Community house be made center of WPA activity, and space be pro- vided for various projects. Under this set-up, the WPA would finance lighting, heating and other inci- dentals. MT. Fitmaurice reported that one WPA project is already To- cated at the Community house.
 The boards consideration of the Community house was started when Commissioner Goss asked if the park department had made any return on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
62 Exhibitor Nations
 at Worlds s Fair Make
 Great Bid For Peace

New York-In a bid for interna- tional peace, sixty-two foreign coun- tries will participate side by side with exhibits at the New York Worlds Fair 1899. These exhibits will represent a total outlay of $25,- 100000.
 Great Britain, with 15000O square feet, has the largest exhibit. It will feature its major industries, displays and an old English garden. France, Italy, Belgium, and the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics, have pa- vilions of equal size-110,000 square feet. Each will have restaurants specializing in native dishes. A cas- cade fifty feet wide and tumbling from a tower 150 feet high will symbolize Italy's hydro-electric de- velopment. France will stress its in- dustry, culture and art. Heavy in- dustry in the U. s. s. R. will be high-spots of that country's exhibit. Belgium's display will include ca rillon of thirty-Six bronze bells mounted in tower 155 feet high.
 Poised on stilts, the Brazilian pa- vilion, with its 48,000 square feet, will be tropical in its atmosphere. Ceramics, glass, textiles, machinery will be revealed in another major exhibit, that of Czecho-Slovakia. This pavilion is flanked on one side by the building of Japan, and on the other by that of the U. S. s. R. Interior decorations will mark the Polish exhibit of 10000 square feet whose tower is a Fair landmark. Ireland, or Fire, will be represented by a shamrock-shaped building. This exhibit will boast real "ouid sod," and replicas of both the River Shannon and Killarney Lakes, with actual water from those historic basins. In its pavilion of 50,000 square feet Sweden will trace its legislative progress and operate a smorgasbord restaurant. Norway's exhibit will be sheltered in an exact duplicate of the largest frame build- ing in Scandinavia-one erected in the 17th Century. Iceland, as the home of the Morse saga and the stepping -stone between the New and the Old Worlds, will be pulp licized in pavilion of 10000 square feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Legislative
 Happenings
 Of Interest

State Capitol, Hartford, April 7.- Neither house of the General As- sembly was in session today, Good Friday having been proclaimed a fast day by the governor.
 The Republican house yesterday tabled indefinitely the seante joint resolution forbidding members of the legislature from being appointed to any state or county job. Demo- crats charged that the Republicans were afraid to vote for the all-in- elusive job ban.
 The house yesterday again re- fused to ratify the Child Labor amendment. A voice vote turned down ratification after a lengthy and bitter debate in which party lines were broken.
 The appropriations committee may refuse to approve additional appropriations for the state home for the feeble minded, in Southbury. The committee recently visited the site, and members apparently felt that the project has not been prop erly managed.
 The finance committee yesterday raised uniform audit bill, em- bodying the features of several bills introduced as result of the Wa terbury investigation. The bill pro vides that books of all municipali- ties in the state shall be audited an- nually. The audits would be made by independent public accountants.
 Reconsideration of Rep. Martin Whalen's bill providing pensions for state policemen was voted by the house yesterday. The day before the house had accepted an unfav0r- able report on the measure and voted it down.
 The dual-job controversy may now yield the center of the stage to disputes over labor bills. Already
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

dieting a Democratic victory; pop ular fear that the Republicans might discard New Deal reforms, 6; desire to avoid change international troubles, 4; Democrats superior or ganization and control of Negro and relief vote, 4; Republican "inept- ness" and lack of strong candidate, 4; further recovery and reduction of relief, 4; likelihood that Demo- cratic breach will be healed before election, 3; Roosevelt popularity,1; Roosevelt luck, 1.
 3. If you had to forecast now, whom would you pick as the mos: likely and second most likely Re- publican Presidential nominee?
 The answers (with points scored on the basis of two for each first choice, one for each second choice):
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

2. What, briefly, do you expect to be the most important causes in- fluencing this outcome?
 Principal answers from these pre- dieting G. O. P. victory; New ory recovery and employment, IS; dissension within the Democratil party, IA; dissatisfaction with Ney. Deals methods cineficiency; "purges," "wastefulness," etc), 12; belief that business will get needed aid only from G. O. F., 10; objection to Roosevelt spending and fiscal policies, g; popular desire for "normalcy," 2; peoples desire for periodic change. T; reaction against New Deal foreign policy, l.
 Principal answers from those pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
SUMMER HOME BURNS

Manchester, Mass, April 7.-(UP) Fire swept the palatial 40-room summer home of William D. Sohier, Boston banker, at Smith Point last night. causing $70,o00 damage to the $100,000 mansion.
 Fireman John Conlon was given first-aid after being blown through a window by hot-air explosion. No one was in the house when the fire broke out, though workmen had been making repairs during the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

False leads have led tie troopers into far outlying districts, and they have questioned hundreds of people in the hope of uncovering feasible clue.
 Detective Lieutenant William Foley and Lieutenant Ernest Pakul continued to receive daily telephone calls from persons who believe they have a possible clue. Although under investigation all these clues have been of no avail, Superintendent Roach continues his appeal to the public for any suggestions they be- lieve may lead to recovery of the child. The detective bureau is pre- pared to investigate any report, no matter how fantastic it may appear, Superintendent Roach stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Baby Recovering

The condition of James Burns infant son of MT. and Mrs. Francis Burns, of 1853 Thomas ton avenue, who was overcome by gas fumes in the kitchen of his home Wednesday, was re- ported pretty good" at St. Mary's hospital today.
 The child was brought to the hospital after the inhalator squad of the fire department had revived him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
STATES OLDEST
 WEEKLY IS SOLD

Litchfield, April 7-David Cramer has announced sale of The Litch- field Enquirer, oldest weekly news paper in the state. Among those who will be associated in the new man. agement are Representative Walter Howe, Miss Margaret Howe and Mrs. Margaret D. Rogers, all of Litch- field; Edward T. Carmody, Middle bury; Herbert L. Crapo, West Hart- ford and John M. K. Davis and Ar thur L. Shipman, both of Hartford.
 MT. Cramer has been publisher of The Enquirer the past four years, The first issue under the new owner ship will be published Thursday April 13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Record Better

Ahead of last years record by 1,500 isuances to date, Mrs. Alice E. Bradley, supervisor of the local motor vehicle bureau, today an- ticipated a record above the 10000 drivers licenses issued here an- nually.
 Four thousand have been dis tributed to date. Present licenses expire at midnight April 30. The office was closed today, Good Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Spotlighting Brass City News
Pensions Shrink

Pensions paid to widows of police men now amount to only $15.38 month, according to Controller Sherwood Rowland. The payments once averaged $39.35 a month.
 The reduction in payments has been made necessary by the in- crease in the number of widows eligible for pensions, and the shortage of funds in the pension account.
 The pension fund has been in operation since 1881, when it was created by legislative act. Police men contribute l per cent of their wages, the assessments being based on a patrOlman's pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Defective Range

Fire in the home of William Butler, 253 Bank street, brought four companies to the scene short ly after 5:30 o'clock yesterday af- ternoon. A defective range oil burner was said to be the cause. Damage was slight, according to officials.
 The building, a our-story brick structure, is owned by the Wa terbury Savings Bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Florio Post

A large delegation of Italian American World War veterans, headed by Michael Giordano, first state junior commander, visited patients at the Newington Veter- ans hospital today, distributing flowers, handkerchiefs, socks and cigarettes. The local delegation left from the Hotel Elton at an early hour. Several other state posts sent delegations as well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

little l a n d, which saw the b 1 r t h a n d works and high deeds of tn e P r 1 n c e o f Peace, o n c e again knows no peace.
 In the hills a n d ravines turk Arabs with carbines ready to shoot down Jews. On their farms, in their orchards and in | h e IT towns, Jewish settlers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

against ever-present danger. Try ing to keep the peace, the British government has 10000 troops con- stantly on the alert.
 / Palestine has prvoed to be tfc insoluble problem. John Bull promised too much. The Jews say he promised Palestine to them as a National Home-a mcdernized Zion. The Arabs say Britain prom ised Palestine to them first and later to the Jews. Both want to hold the government to its promises.
 Only few weeks ago Zionist Jews,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

a battle impends over a bill de- lining conspiracy. The bill in its original form would have barred conviction on conspiracy charge because of membership in a labor union. The judiciary committee changed the bill to read member ship in any lawful organization" Democrats are expected to seek res- toration of the original phrase ology.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Whittemore Gets
 No designations

Naugatuck, April "A report that Howard H. Bristol, Repub- lican nominee for board of education, might withdraw as a nominee, was in circulation here today. MT. Bristol said it is only report for the present. Harris Whittemore, Jr., Repub- lican town committee chairman, said he had received no resig- nations.
 It had been rumored that MT. Bristol might resign because Charles P. Rodenbach was not renominated at the Republican convention Wednesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
NEW PRIME MINISTER

Sydney, Australia, April 7-(UP) Sir Earle c. G. Page was sworn as prime minister of Australia today. He was minister of commerce and health in the administration of Prime Minister Joseph A. Lyons, who died some hours earlier after heart attack,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
FINE ON EASTER SUNDAY

Canton, Mass, April 7.-(UP)- Easter finery may be worn safely on Sunday. according to the Clay ton weather service.
 In long-range forecast today, Meteorologist H. H. Clayton pre- dicted a fair but colder week end east of the Mississippi. with fair and rising temperatures to the vest ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Swedish Chorus

The Swedish Harmony chorus voted last night to take part in the song festival to be sponsored by the local WPA adult education program in Wilby high school auditorium June IA. The meeting was held in the chorus rooms.
 It was also voted to take part in a rehearsal of the Connecticut Union of Swedish Singers in New Britain, April IS. The rehearsal is in preparation for the east ern division convention of the American Union of Swedish Sing CTS at Hartford, June 8, g, and 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Hibernians

Monsignor Slocum Branch, A. o. H. has postponed it's meeting scheduled for Sunday, April 9th, to Sunday, April 23rd, it was for- mally announced today. All mem- bers are urged to mark the change and to be present when the society. meets again in Hibernian hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Behind The
 Lines
Brass City Aerie

Arrangements for an initiatory degree of Brass City aerie of Eagles, April IS, were made last night at an aerie meeting. Dis cussion of the annual election for which candidates will be nomin- ated at the next meeting. April 20, was conducted. Dennis R. Mitchell, aerie treasurer and the auditors, gave reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
Easter Finds Holy Land Still Bereft of Peace
By MILTON BRoNNER

NEA Service Stan Correspondent
 London, April 7.-While millions of Christians all over this troubled globe are, figuratively speaking, turning their eyes towards Palestine in the dawn of another Easter, that