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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Far East Situation Is
 Looking Much Better
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rency in Northern China.
 It was believed that British Am- bassador Craigie, in talks with Arita yesterday and Sunday, had asked Japan to formulate and present any demands it might have.
 Emergency Army Calls
 London, June 27.-CUP)-The war office has notified the 406,0O0 of ficers and men of the territorial army to be prepared for possible emergency at the end of this sum- mer, 1t was learned today.
 News of the notification came day after an admiralty announce ment that annual fleet maneuvers would be held Q month earlier than usual, which means in effect that the great home fleet would be at emergency status in August.
 Notices have been posted in ter- ritorial barracks throughout the country, it was learned, warning the troops corresponding to the Amer ican National Guard--to clear up all personal affairs before they report in August for their annual training period in camp.
 Pack Belongings
 The notices emphasized that the terriers" should pack their furnit- ure and other belongings before they go to camp, as "in the event of an emergency" they will be given a maximum of one day to wind up their personal affairs.
 There have been various reports from the continent that something was going to happen in August when the crops are in. and when the Ger man and Italian armies, on man. euvers, reach peak strength. The orders to the fleet and to the "ter- riers" left Britons in no doubt, if any doubt had been entertained, that this time Great Britain was going to be ready.
 Men of the territorials who are bank clerks and office workers in daytime tell how they are routed out of their beds and rushed in automo- piles to the dark countryside to man anti-aircraft batteries, so that they will be familiar with them and will be ready to get them into action with a minimum of delay if Ger many strikes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
TURKEY TO HAVE
 BIG NAVAL BASE

Paris, June 27.CUP)-Turkey was understood today to be planning a great modern naval and air base on the Gulf of Alexandretta as a vital part of Europe's new security front.
 The plans were reported reliably after decision of the French and Turkish governments that sov- ereignty of Alexandretta would be ahnded over formally to Turkey on July 9, when the last French Syrian troops will evacuate the province formerly under mandate to France.
 Dispatches from Istanbul reported that in addition to the Alexan- dretta base, the Turkish government also had decided to reinforce its Near East Maginot Line" of forti- fications extending in an arc from the Dardanelles to the Bosphorus in the Adrianople sector and designed to enable Turkey to defend the vital straits from the north as well as to keep her last foothold in Eu- rope.
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hind, in the hill-comtry of the Black Forest, mighty gun-emplace- ments already have been prepared. Few of the guns are yet in place. The German high command be- lieves in mobility even of its heav- fest artillery and is planning to rush guns up to prepared positions on whatever part of the front con- centrated fire is demanded. These heavy guns will be able to fire far into French territory behind the Maginot Line.
 Although work on the Siegfried Line has been proceeding for near ly three years, 1t was just one year ago, as the Czechoslovakia crisis first approached its climax, that Hitler first gave orders for the work to be rushed.
 Half Million Employed
 In one year nearly 12,000 sepa- rate forts and pill boxes" of various sizes have been completed. More than 1.5000, 900 tons of con- crete were poured into these forti- fications, for which 5000 concrete mixers were used. The work is be- ing carried out under the super vision of Dr. Fritz Todt, chief of the Germany building industry. On 1t have been employed 250,000 workers from Tod's own organ- ization. 100000 members of the Nazi Labor Corps, 85.000 soldiers from the frontier Qualifications engineer staff and tens of thou sands of other conscripted laborers-
 Immediately behind the Western Wall itself lies an air defense gone designed to destroy or turn back raiding planes. In this zone of about i2 to 70 miles in depth are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
JAMES J. HINES
 HAS ALL SUMMER

New York, June 27-(UP)-James J. Hines, former Tammany leader convicted of conspiring to protest the policy racket, today was assured freedom during the summer. Appe- late court rulings yesterday granted him additional time to file his rec ord on appeal and fixed Sept. 26 for argument on his appeal.
 The appellate division today post poned until fall its hearing on re- moval charges against Magistrate Hulon Capshaw because of the close relation of his case with the appeal of Hines. The court approved the recommendation of referee Thomas D. Thacher that it consider the Hines and Capshaw cases at the same time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent
 Arthur Vandnberg possibility of the top contenders for the Republican nomination.
 This partly he politically astte partly made excellent record in his ob
 industrious session committee hearing Usually with back of his chair chewing gbut attention leagues like him.
 criticize which the social security politically criticize Congress agrees cutting the fund Vandenbeg led the project energetic economy
 
 former Michigan publisher since 1928 He 5 and has been active Republican politics youth.
 He pulled the annest political of the the next president ought pledge himself to do many unpopular things which seeking reelection loath That announcement Senate record hra has focused attention possible nominee.
 HIS ASSETS: Political shrewdness ability geographical availability; the probability economy popular issue in 1940 consistent public
 HIS LIABILITIES speaking fact that he has committed himself roca ism (which, of will swing right" contnues).
 HIS CHANGES: AS of today, excellent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
GERMANY RUSHES EAST COMPLICATIONS;
 WESTERN TRIPLE DEFENSE LINE READY

massed balloon barrages. motor ized and stationery anti-aircraft batteries, searchlights and fast pursuit-planes.
 Germany's eastern Qualifications, on which intensive work is only beginning, are far less complete than those of the Western Wall. As the result of an international agreement in 1927. Germany was permitted to build Qualifications some distance from the Polish frontier. Today these are being ex- tended as a series of fortified em- placements and blockhouses, main ly along the River Oder and in Pomerania. Work on them is be- ing rushed to create powerful de- <-:nsive screen for Berlin, which is only 90 miles from the Polish frontier.
 The East Prussian Qualifications. flaming out from the fortress of Koenigsberg, are designed mainly to protect Koenigsberg itself, but Nazis today boast that the whole of East Prussia constitutes a for- tress in itself. The main lines ex- tend about 125 miles, making use of natural barriers such as the Passarge. Ale and Define rivers and the dense woods and marshes. Nearer the Polish border is the powerfully fortified town of Loet- zen, designed as q spearhead on which would be shattered any in- vasion from Poland. In front of these Notifications the whole zone up to the frontier Is covered to great depth with prepared machine gun and artillery positions which would make an invaders advance through the marshes and lakes . difficult task.
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ling the lease of the railroad prop erty, judgment declaring the lease illegal, prohibition of fee collection at the city market, an injunction restraining the city from operating the market, judgment restraining the city from paying the salaries of Supt. Roach and Sergt. Ferriter. judgment restraining police from collecting any fees at the market, a temporary injunction against the market pending decision in the suit, permanent injunction, and damages of Sl0,000.
 The hearing Friday noon will be on the issuance of temporary in junction. Attorneys Vincent Scully, Timothy Sullivan and Edward Mo Donald will represent the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
TWO HOLES IN
 ONE" LOST BET

Glenview. H., June 27.-(UP)-It cost Cyril Wagner $325 to discover that hole in one-well, anyway, two holes in one-has nothing to do with the law of averages.
 Cyril is a 32-year old golf pro- fessional, who figured that the law of averages would help him win a bet of $325 against new automobile that he could make two holes in one in A hours on the 131 yard 17th hole at the Elmgate Golf club.
 "The law" muttered Wagner, as he painfully lifted his 3,094th shot toward the green at the 24 hour deadline last night, must have been repealed"
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had received no substantiation of allegations that Britons had been suhiected to indignities. But then he added his announcement that he had issued new instructions to ser1- tries.
 He referred also to a protest by John K. Caldwell, American con- sul general, against inconvenience and loss of business caused to American citizens by the concession blockade. He said that some incon- venience to non--British foreigners was regrettable but upavoidable. However, he said, he had author ized Japanese Consul General Shig- enori Tashiro to tell Caldwell that the Japanese army would do all 1t could to minimize inconvenience to Americans.
 Jap Admirals Gather
 ToEio, June 27.-(UP)-Twelve high ranking admirals and generals met at the home of Admiral Nit sumasa Yonai, navy minister, to- night to discuss the international situation.
 As the meeting was held, after dinner at Yonai's home, it was re- ported from London that Great Britain, If it decided ot take re- prisals against Japan for the block ade of the British concession at Tientsin, might dispatch fleet rein forcements to the Far East.
 Foreign Minister Hachiro Artta reported to the cabinet on the Tientsin situation today and later held discussions with Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma, premier, and other key members of the cabinet.
 It was indicated that both Britain and Japan now sought to find basis for negotiations.
 Sir Robert Craifie, British ambas- Bador, was understood to have made fresh representations regarding Tientsin to Arita at a 40-minute conference yesterday, and to have demanded a reply to previous rep resentations.
 Discuss Negotiations
 A Domei news agency dispatch from Tientsin said that Wang Ke- Min, chief of the Japanese-spon- sored regime at Peiping, visited Mayor Wen Shih-Chen of Tientsil yesterday, to discuss the possibility of negotiating with the British.
 It was understood that as the re- suit of ministerial conferences to- day, the government planned to present series of demands to Great Britain tomorrow.
 Participants in the conferences were secretive but 1t was predict ed that Japan would: CD offer to treat the Tientsin situation as To- cal issue, to be settled by negotia- tions without involving other mat ters; (2) Ask the surrender of silver bullion held by Chinese banks in the British concession and (3) ask British cooperation with Japan in floNting JapaneSe-SponSored cur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
BY JOSEPH W. GREGG. Jr. United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Stan COrreSp0ndent)
 Berlin, June 27-(UP)-Germany today is ringing its frontiers. fac- ing France on the West and Poland on the East, with barriers of steel and concrete, which Nazis proudly boast are the mightiest fortifica- tons the world has known.
 France took IS years to build the great Maginot Line along the German frontier from Belgium to the Alps. Just a year has elapsed since the Third Reich began in earnest constructing the so-called Siegfried Line = its own defiant re- tort to the Maginot Line. In that time, Nazis declare, Germany has flung up an impregnable wall against invasion from the west. Chancellor Adolph Hitler himself, after an inspection tour of these Qualifications, declared no power on earth could blast its way through them.
 Many neutral foreign military ex- perts do not share the belief that this line is impregnable--yet. They are convinced, however. that even now Q break-through only could be achieved at the price of appalling losses.
 Three Important Lines
 oermany's main Qualification lines today are:
 1.-The siegfried Line or Vest ern Wall, stretching from the Dutch to the Swiss frontiers.
 2.--Fortified positions along the German Polish border from the Battle Sea to silesia. based on the River Oder.
 s.-The deiense lines Of East Prus-
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after lengthy closed session. Presi-

after lengthy closed session. Presi- dent E. s. Richardson of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute was appointed president of L.S.U. at an annual sal- ary of $12,000 year.
 Half an hour later, long walked into the elaborate East Room" of the capitol through one door and Leche walked in through another. Leche read two proclamations, one resigning and the other accepting his own resignation. Long was sworn in by Associate Justice John R. Land of the state supreme court.
 '"Now if anybody wants a job" said Leche, The can see Earl about it."
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first lighters" for whom the crossing will be the first stage of a projected air trip around the world.
 Mrs. Adams, widow of Pennsyl- vania tanning millionaire, expects tot fly around the world in 16 days, breaking all records" if she makes all connections and is not delayed by weather.
 The first person to reserve a place for the European inaugural will not be aboard the Dixie Clip per. He was Will Rogers, cowboy humorist, who made his reservation in 1881. He was killed at Point Barrow, Alaska, in an airplane crash on Aug. IS, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

sia, spreading out fanwise from the great fortress-port of Koenigsberg to the Masurian Lakes where Field Marshal von Hindenburg flung back and shattered the first headlong Russian offensive in August, 1914.
 The Siegfried Line, which 500,000 conscripted workers toiling day and night without respite have created out of millions of tons of concrete and steel in just a year, runs for 300 miles from Aachen. near the Dutch frontier, to the borders of Switzerland. Today it is Germany's mightiest breastwork against in- vasion.
 This Western Wall. as Nazis call 1t. actually consists of three sepa- rate staggered lines. The Arst lies flush along the French frontier or abutting right on to the River Rhine. The second line lies back in the hills behind the frontier or the river. The third is still further inland. In places the total depth of these Qualifications is nearly miles. Consequently, any invading force which broke through the first or even the second line would still De confronted with another of even greater strength.
 Line Not Continuous
 Unlike the French Maeinot Line, the German Western Wall is not a continuous line of underground fortresses Each line consists acc tuaily of a series of immensely strong small concrete forts or "pill- boxes" at intervals of about a half- mile These forts are equipped with large numbers of heavy machine guns and 75 millimetcr field guns. from which a inurderous fire would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
JUNGLE SCENES

Two huge sound stages on the RKO Radio lot were converted into 8 dense tropical jungle for scenes in that studios screen drama, Five Came Back" featuring Chester Mor- ris, Wendy Barrie and Lucille Ball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

Auckland, N. z., is to have 8 new radio station for commercial and military aviation services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

Birds possess both the keenest and the farthest-sighted vision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Reaction on Silver

New York. June 27--(UP)-The Senate vote against purchase of for- eign silver and to increase the do- uestic price brought sharp declines n silver markets abroad today and higher prices in some of the mining company Issues on the New York <fock market.
 The London silver price fell to <e9z cents 6 new low since septem- 1dr %. 1888. against 413o cents an ounce yesterday.
 Tho Montreal silver market also Broke.
 Sunshine Mlrins company. largest H. c. sllver pr0ducers) common 1ock featured tho opening on the EeN York stock exchange with a Block of z.6Q1 shares at 10 l-2 up ] {-1 points. Shares 0f Phelps Dodge zr1 4nac0zzda. noxt in silver pro- lI6<'on were unchanged. The latter
 Irr4I1IeS produce silver at by-
 74rct In tHc output of copper.
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 AIRWAYS READY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
PRESIDENT LOSES
 MONETARY POWER
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Motive Is Economy

Conservative Republicans who Joined the so-called "silver money men" in the voting, said their mo- tive was economy. They argued that 1t would cost only about $7,500, 900 8 year to pay the larger subsidy to do- mestic silver mines but that to stop purchasing foreign silver would save around $l2,000,00o a month at the rats of recent purchases.
 They expect, further, that with the United States treasury out of the world market, silver prices will slump except for the favored Ameri- can producers and that all pur- chasers of the metal for use in the arts or commercially will get it more cheaply.
 The alliance of silverites and Re- publicans developed from f1libuster conducted by the silver bloc to per- suade the administration to increase the domestic silver subsidy. When the treasury and MT. Roosevelt stood nat, the silver rebels made their agreement with Republicans to the confusion of New Deal Senate lead- CTS.
 Last Chance to RecOup
 The House offers the administra- ton . last chance to recoup. The House silver bloc is much weaker than in the Senate and there is relatively more sympathy in the lower House with tinkering with the <fpllar's value.
 The administration may try to re- store dollar devaluation authority in . compromise which would accept the increased subsidy to odmestic producers. Such a maneuver prob ably would not greatly offend the senate silver bloc but it would be a direct reverse to the Republican CO., alitionists who joined in the silver vote to obtain support in the drive against the presidents dollar power
 Mexico Helped
 The fact that Mexico has bene- 11ted from United States purchases of foreign silver at comparatively high prices evidently was major A4kV<A HI RCL0OfAAAAAB btAC JCAl0tC " vote against continued buying. De- hate bristled with references to re- lninders that the Mexican govern 1I1ent had seized valuable properties belonging to American citizens.
 If the House concurs in Senate amendments to the monetary bill. the dollar will be frozen at its pres ent value of 59.06 cents, in gold, com pared with 100 cents before Mir. Roosevelt issued his devaluation or der of Jan. 31. 1884. His order was that thereafter the treasury would buy gold ct $3S an ounce instead of D.67. which had been the prevail ing rate. As the law stands, Mir. Roosevelt can value the dollar with in . range of 50 and 60 per cent of is prc-devaluation value.
 Reaction on Silver
 New York. June 27-(UP)-The Eeuafe vote axainst purchase of for-
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WARTIME PACT IS
 20 YEARS OLD

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Evening star., 1939-06-14
featuring Violin Bridge Construction

Here is a buy in good piano . Estey,
famous as a builder of good musical in
struments for over 70 years, are allowing
us as special Introductory offer to sch
this newest model at a reduction of $40
from their list price of $295. A wond er-
fully designed instrument with tone so
rich it will surprise you. This unusual
tone is made possible by Estey's new
Violin Bridge feature and their improved
direct blow action-the last feature is one
that is required on all pianos furnished on
government and school bids. See this i'm
proved small instrument and you'll agree
that it is a wonderful value at the special
price.
The Estey is used and endorsed bv mann
schools, conservatives, churches, public IN
Stitutions and theatres as 1oeH as MANI 1oron,i-
nent individuals. 1t Is the official piano of the
San Carlo Grand Opera and 1ods the only
piano to receive the gold awdrd at the Phir-
delphia SesQui-Centennial in 1926.
Evening star., 1939-06-14
Summit Park Citizens
Urge Beautification
OF Avenue
Group DepIores Shabby
Condition for Visit of
British Royalty

Identification of Pennsylvania
avenue Sc. was again asked by the
Summit Park Citizens Association
when it adopted resolution deplor-
ing the Avenues shabby" condition
when the King and Queen rode
down it last Friday.
The group regretted its request of
last fall for hedge. grass and an
artistically designed fence in the
center parkway and for trees where
older ones have died out has not
been granted.
At that time, under the direction
of Mrs. Leila Marshall, president,
Evening star., 1939-06-14
= Star Staff Photo.

the body initiated a movement, later
extended to other Southeast civic
groups, the Southeast Council of
Citizens Associations and the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations, to
have the Avenue restored to its
former beauty.
On motion of Charles A. Brun,
the group asked the permanent clos
ing Of the alley between Thirty
sixth and Austin streets Sc. A
petition seeking the closure is also
being circulated.
R. L. Robinson of the American
Automobile Association spoke on the
pedestrian control regulations.
Following the business session the
group closed the civic year with en-
tertainment and refreshments. Peg
gy Diehl and Eta Davis recited and
sang and Charles Hall and Mrs. Will
liam P. Fallon played a duet on
banjo and mandolin. Mrs. Marshall
played the piano.
The program was arranged by Mrs.
Marshall and Mrs. Fallon. chairman
OF the Entertainment Committee.
11r1JpI,ov chirroI ouor nm {oyr
Evening star., 1939-06-14

WIN FIRST AID AWARDS-Frank Birged present.
ing Red Cross first aid certificates Bes Jones'
uy Department employees who completed the first aid
under the direction of Sidney r. Gould Others given the
awards Mary Becker Warren Bge Edna Cunningham
Lawrence Gage Everett Hamel John HARRISON
bricks Kay Johansn Wilma Lnkns Madgan Virginia
Mattox Catherine Stafford Gertrude Sweet Wndheim
and Sarah Moreland, who is also shown picture
1-Star Staff Photo
Evening star., 1939-06-14

Uruguay shipped over $4,000 tons
Of refrigerated meat to other coun-
tries last year.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

shouldn't hang heavy on your
hands; there are too many i'm.
pOrtant things for you to do!
Avoid intrigue. FuSSiness and
reStlessneSS will Obstruct your
viewpoint.
NOVEMBER % TO DECEM.
ber (SagittariOus) Aside from
an admOnitiOn to protect your
income and not to assume un-
necessary liabilities, there isn't
much doing regarding planetary
tnclinatiOnS. Be wide awake
and have sense of humOr!
DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY
21 (CapricOrn) Neither fear
ridlcule nor be OvercOnfident.
Proper pride, coupled to man.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10
BY FranceS Drake
By Ahern

coming the dupe of schemers
and boosters.
A CHILD BORN TODAY re-
quireS most careful developing
lest its natural talent for knOwl-
edge turn down the wrong lane
to be used for wrong purposes.
This individual can accomplish
great gOOd-cOmpaniOnShipSa and
proper training of its abilities
important! High points: practi-
calneSS, being Observant. Faults:
OverwOrk, melancholy. Next
three years particularly require
avoidance of extremes.
This feature also appears in
the Sunday Washington Herald
Times.
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The Kid Brother

nerly demeanOr, Is your sOlu-
ton. Don't be discouraged by
obstacles or others difference of
opinion.
JANUARY 22 TO FEBRUARY
20 (Aquarius) What we said
for CauricOrn holds for you, too,
Aquarian! Advantages of an
unusual nature possible through
natives of Gemini, Leo and
Libra. MOOdiness is a trouble
maker.
FEBRUARY FL TO MARCH
20 Pisces)-GeneralIy the day
asks more than the normal
amount of persistence and con-
Sistence. Be your won Sympa-
thetic, trustful self without be-