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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
ONE FAILING GAVE
 YOUTH, IS, AWAY

Salem, Mass, May 13.-UP)- Francis McDonough, 18, was under arrest on a robbery charge today because he prefers girl friends whose first names begin with HI"
 When Patrick Flynn, 68, was at- tackled in his home and robbed of $94, he named his foster-son, Mo Donough, as his aSsailant. Flynn told police of the youths preference in girls and said he had I'll. D. O." tattooed on his left arm for a friend named Hilda.
 Police theorized that with $94 in his pocket the youth might head for tattoo parlor to decorate him. self with more HI" girls initials. So they checked various establishments and finally located one in Boston where yesterday afternoon a youth had Harriet" tattooed on his right arm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
NEW YORKER TO
 BUY BANK BLDG
David Halpern Revealed as Purchaser of Bank St.
 Property

David Halpern of New York was revealed today as the client of At torney Max R. Traurig who yester- day purchased the Merchants Trust building, 65-71 Bank street in SOL 900 cash transaction, approved by Judge Robert L. Munger in superiort court.
 MT. Halpern, who according to Attorney Traurig, is not to be con- fused with local resident bearing the same name, mads the purchase as an investment.
 The purchase IS bound by a cer- tified check for sl,000, and the bai- ance is payable before June 20. A bid of s90000 had been made by an un-named client of Attorney James E. Russell.
 With the sale of the building com pleted. 1t is quite possible that an- other dividend to depositors will be declared, pending the approval oi the court. State Bank Comnis- sioaey Walter Perry win make the necessary transfer oi title, upon the completion og the transaction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
Big Reception For King,
 Queen At Quebec Off

13-UP)-Ocial functions Quebec for the king cancelled today Empires 
 arrive until late Monday night believed the would remain aboard ship and dsembak Tuesday 
 originally for the royal tour United States officials decided dispense with all Quebec the battleed parka
 planned Monday well the scheduled reception the legislative buildings.
 Australia creeping through thick North At make portM morning planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
BOSSISM IN COP.
 GONE SAYS HELLER

New London, Conn, May 13- CUP)-State Comptroller Fred R. zeller said in a radio broadcast last night:
 "Bossism is finished in the Re- publican party"
 "The people of Connecticut" the Republican comptroller said. ''are tired of bosses"
 Last fall the two major parties in the field differed in more ways than in platform. One party was bosses--still is.
 ''rhe other was not. The people of Connecticut repudiated the bossed party. and elected to office the unbossed group
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
Leahy Appointment Seen As
 Move To Fortify Island

Washington 13-(UP)-Apponment of Admiral William D. governor Puerto Rico clmaxed today of admin defense unit in the Carib bean
 he will Gov Banton Winhp TO- when his job this other of the got underway
 Navy prepared construction
  established at San Juan military protection direct control training operations the island.
 belve that hostile moving against at the heavily laden ship the Caribbean doorway to the Panama Canal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
Found at Bakersfield, 100 Miles From Home Pub licaton of Nazi Book Believed Responsible;
 Works Gag Loose From Mouth, Gets Help
JUDGE FINN IN FINAL DECISIONS
Retires From Common Pleas Bench Today; }
  Judgments Filed

Judge Edward J. Finn wrote his valedictory to the Waterbury com mon pleas court bench yesterday by handing down two defendants judgments and one judgment fav- bring plaintiff in civil actions.
 Judge Finn awarded damages oi $1 ,332 in favor of Mary Green, who brought suit against Dr. Max H Ruby.
 A defendants judgment was en- tered in the $15,000 death action ot Julia A. Cooley, administrative against Edward A. Claffey. An other finding for a defendant was issued by Judge Finn in the action of Elizabeth Higgins against Pat rick J. Holly of Quebec, Canada.
 Judge Finn will vacate the com- mon pleas court bench today, in favor of Judge John F. McDonough of Naugatuck, appointed by Cover nor Raymond E. Baldwin to suc- ceed him.
 "The tragic death of Joseph Goo ley must excite the compassion of a trier, but find that Edward Claffey was not negligenty"s writes Judge Finn in the defendants judgment in the Cooley -Claffey case. Cooley was fatally injured August 2, 1887, at 4:30 D. m., when the Claffey car plunged through fence at the top of Lakewood park dam and knocked him from the concrete wall into the dam.
 He died September II. Judge Finn finds that the road from which the car skidded was wet and rough and that spot of fresh paint made the surface additionally treacherous. It was the paint that thwarted Claf- fey's final efforts to control the car, Judge Finn points out. Specific reference is made to the ring of truth" in the testimony by Claffey.
 Miss Green, who won damages of $1,332 from Dr. Ruby was injured March p, 1888, while she and two other girls were assisting the doctor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13

toned prominently for the position dark horse" will be named, pos sibly John F. McGough of Rye street, now head plumber in the schools.
 DeadIocked On Walsh
 At an informal session of the board two weeks ago, it was learned that the commissioners were dead locked concerning the nomination of President Walsh. Since then, il appears, the board examined the qualifications of 16 candidates for the post of inspector, and finally agreed on compromise" candidate eliminating President Walsh.
 AS a compromise" the board is also expected to abolish the position of school buildings inspector as such, naming McGough to take care of the duties of the job, without formally being designated as school buildings inspector. The salary of the late John White was $3,500, but MT. McGough will probably re- ceive a slight increase in his present salary.
 Not Naming Dean
 The board will not name a dean of girls for the three high schools, it was learned, although two weeks ago it appeared likely that Miss Florence Turnbull, phyiscal instruc- tor at Crosby High school, would be appointed.
 The appointment of McGough. the Democrat learned today, is actually effective only for six months, being subject to reappointment by the new board of education elected next fall.
 Several transfers will also be made at the meeting Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
KATHERINE ROSS
 IS MAY QUEEN

South Hadley, Mass, May 13 - CUP)-Miss Catherine Ross of New tonville was crowned May Queen at Mount Holyoke College today Elected 0 month ago, her identity was kept secret until the ceremon- ies
 The court, selected by the same secret ballot, included Miss Elizabeth Beach, Brooklyn. N. Y.: Miss Jane Nicholas. Auburn. N. Y.: Miss Fran ces Adams. Buffalo. N. y.: Miss Caroline Fverets. Newtonville: Miss Hope Wells, Arlington, and Miss Eleanor Wright. Pittsburgh, "a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
WARD LEADER IS
 BEING QUESTIONED

Philadelphia, May 13-(UP)-Jo- seph Peppe, 37, Democratic City committeeman, was questioned in jail today about reports that he had been terrorized into supplying the names of likely victims for a gang which murdered more than 100 per- sons for their insurance.
 Captain James Kelly of the homi- eide squad, who took Peppe into custody, said the politician had SUD- piled II names to the murderers, after one of the leaders, Paul Pe- trillo, had threatened to put the evil eye" on him and kill his sisters.
 Peppe's is a political party job. equivalent to that of ward worker in other cities.
 No charges had been filed against him but he was held along with 24 prisoners who were deeply involved in the wholesale murders, and sev- eral others who like Peppe, were being questioned.
 Kelly said Peppe had been so frightened of Petrillo, who ran a tailor shop in South Philadelphia and had a reputation in the neigh borhood as a witch doctor" that he had served the murder ring as an errand boy. When Petrillo first asked him to get some prospective insurance clients. re refused. Kelly said, and Petrillo told him:
 "Your sisters will die if you don't. I'll put tn eevil eye on them"
 Peppe supplied some names then. Kelly said, and Petrillo went to Peppe's house and used his witch cry" to "cure" a sister of Peppe's of slight ailment.
 The excitement and fantasy of this crime, one of the most ruthless and widespread in recent times, T1- <
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
First Survivors Of Schooner
 Collision Land At Port

Boston, 1s-UP-The of We'd fishing today story 15O miles 45 l hours safety of Cambridge Andrew Decker all members of the Isabelle Parker.
 Edith later aboard the Coast Guard died the collision his death attributed a attack. Navy this the Coast a
  easternmost tip of Maine
 Unshaven their clothing dhevened the castaways still the of the gangplank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13

the local lodges, will meet at Liberty Hall on Bank street, on Sunday May 14th, 1889, at 1:30 P. M. sharp and transportation will be furnished by busses which will return to Wa terbnury after the banquet and dance.
 The local committee consists of; George J. Crocicchia. chairman; Gabriel Carissimi, Julius Carissimi Michael Manfredi, Antonio Colasan- to, sabino Perriello. Michael Giusto Giovanni Cecere, Mrs. Giovannina 0enua, Miss Angeline Carrissimi Mrs. Assunta Basile. Mrs. Louise Chieffo. Mrs. Hope Gallo. Miss Con- cetta Miressi, Miss Olga pi0la, Rev Giuseppe Valdamhrini, Mrs. Mary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13

The Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Order Sons of Italy, will commenor- ate its twenty-five years of existence by a Silver Jubilee Celebration at New Haven on Sunday, May l4th, 1889, with commemorative exercises to be held In the afternoon with a dinner and dance at the New Haven Armory at [ p. m. This occasion will mark the progress of those of Italian extraction over a period a quarter of e century in the State of Connecticut and many nationally known figures from eli parts Of the country will be present as well as the Italian ambassador to the Unit cd states. All those intending to at-
 tend the exercises and banquet, oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
FORMAL FINISH OF COALSTRIKE TODAY
.2,090 Mine Operators Are Ready to Sign Union
 Shop Contract
By JOSEPH l.. MYLER

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, May 13-(UP)-Forma settlement of the Appalachian soft coal stoppage-which for six weeks threatened to develop into a na- tional fuel crisis-was scheduled to- day with majority of the 2,000 mine operators ready to sign union shop contract with the United Mine Workers of America.
 Most of the eight-state areas 340,000 miners along with 126,000 in q outlying states, were expected to be back in the pits on Monday, dig ging coal at the rate of 100000 tons a week for fuel-hungry industry.
 Overnight developments made it appear likely that all but minority of operators most of them in the high volatile" region of south ern West Virginia. eastern Tennes- see, Virginia and eastern Kentucky - would sign two-year agreement on the terms demanded by John L. Lewis, president of the UMWA and head of the Congress of Industrial Organization.
 Union Shop Clause
 The new contract will contain all the wage-hour provisions of the 1937-39 agreement, which expired March 3l, plus union shop clause giving the UMWA the protection it demanded against threatened com petition from the American Feder- ation of Labor and against an alleged industrial campaign to "stop Lewis" :"
 A formal vote on the new agree ment, drafted by the Appalachian wage-hour conferences sub-com- mittee of four miners and opera tors, has been scheduled for last night, but a postponement until 10 a. m. today was taken to give the conferees, in executive session, a chance to answer questions raised by producers who feared their rights of management" might be jeopardized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
v0N PAPEN IS
 UNSUCCESSFUL
Couldn't Balk British and Turkish Alliance Dispite
 Efforts

London, May 13-(UP)-Diploma- tic quarters reported today that Baron Franz Won Papen, Germany's ace diplomat, made an urgent last minute effort to stop the British Turkish alliance.
 Adolf Hitler sent Papen to Tur- key as ambassador when the real extent of the British-French "se- curity front" drive became appar- ent.
 According to London diplomatic quarters, Papen made last attempt to balk Britain when British Turk ish negotiations reached the con- elusive stage.
 It was asserted that Papen prom ised Sukru Saracoglu, Turkish for eign minister, that if Turkey epost- poded concluding the agreement Germany would make Turkey an offer it could not refuse.
 AS part of unls o1fer, it was as- serted, Papen said Germany would bring not only Bulgaria but Turkey into a Balkan entente aligned with the Berlin Rome axis.
 Saracoglu, according to these sources, replied acidly that the prospect of such development was alone sufficient to induce Turkey to hasten conclusion of the British agreement.
 Then, it was said, Papen indig- nantly protested that British Turkish agreement would increase the probability of war from 40 to 60 per cent.
 Saracoglu replied, it was assert ed, that on the contrary he thought It would reduce the chances of war from 60 to 40 per cent.
 It remained merely now for Brit ain and Turkey to complete details of the agreement and arrange for British French Turkish general staff talks to make plans for joint military, naval, and aerial action in event of war in the Mediterranean area.
 But Turkeys entrance into "se- curity front" which already em- braces six nations-Britain, France. Poland, Rumania, Greece and Tur- key-was expected to have an im- portant and favorable bearing on British negotiations to bring in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
Sons Of Italy To Celebrate
 Silver Anniversary Tomorrow

Marzucca, Giro Lanza, Antonio Car uso. Paul Carissimi and William Colargelo.
 The general committee chairmen are: Banquet. Attorney George Di- Cenzo: Luigi Serafini: jubilee book Nicola Casciano: Press. Gino Sam tella; mass meeting; grand master Michaellangelo Russo; history. Ros- aria Giamo.
 The general committee vice-chair- men are: William Celentano, Atty George J. Croccicchia, Hon. John 6atti, M. D., Mochele Parlato, M. D., Sen. Anthony Rich. Louis Richards Rep. William 0arofalc, Hon. James Eimolle. Gap. Nicola Calabrese and Cav. Giuseppe FaladIno, N. D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
Publisher Tells Police Two Men Speaking German
 Waylaid Him
RECEIVED THREAT
 LETTER OVER BOOK
Slugged in His Hollywood Garage, Driven 100 Miles
 to Vacant House
Bakersfield. Cal. May 1:

Bakersfield, Cal, May 13. -(UP) = George Palmer Putnam, publisher and hus- band of the late Amelia Ear hart, was found bound and gagged in a vacant house early today. He told police that he had been kidnapped from his Hollywood home last night by two men who spoke to one another in German. Putnam recently announced that he had received letter threatening him with death unless he gave up publishing an anti-Nazi book entitled: "The Man Who Killed Hitler"
 Sheriff John A. Loustalot said his !. questioning of Putnam had not re- vealed Kidnapping motive, but that Putnam had said that the men ap- peared to be talking to one another about the Hitler book.
 Slugged In Garage
 He told the sheriff that the two men Slugged him in the garage of his home in the exclusive Toluca Lake section of North Hollywood and drove him away in his own automobile.
 They drove him here, 100 miles north of Hollywood, and left him in house that was under construc- tion, Putnam told the sheriff.
 Early today neighbors heard cries of help" emanating from the house They Investigated and found Put nam with his arms and legs tightly bound with automobile tire tape. A gag of similar tape had closed his mouth but Putnam said he had worked that loose.
 The two men left. believing him securely bound, Putnam said. He told Sheriff Loustalot that one of them remarked:
 That will hold him until morn ing"
 Questioned By Sheriff
 The publisher was taken to the county sheriff's office where he was being questioned further by Sheriff Louistalot. The sheriff said he ap- peared to be ''very much upset" but was not hurt.
 A statewide search was ordered for Putnam's automobile which still was missing.
 Putnam was supposed to have had a business appointment last night and his disappearance was not re- ported to police in Hollywood by members of his household until after midnight, or short time before he was found. The telephone call mak- ing the business appointment for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
BOND OF $l,5OO
 SET FOR MEYER

Charles Meyer, of 9l Woodbine street, arrested yesterday on a war rant charging automobile homicide, waived examination before Judge Theobald E. Conway in City court today and was bound over to the next term of superior court under bond of $500.
 Meyer was found criminally re- sponsible by Acting Coroner W. Hen messy of the death of Catherine Brick, who was fatally injured when struck by the automobile he was driving March 30 at the intersection of Washington and Baldwin streets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
Six Southern Ass'ns With= draw-Miners on Job
 Monday A. M. OBSERVERS PRODUCE
 SMALL PROPORTION Session Started at II a. m.; Decision to Sign
 Reached Speedily
BY JOSEPH L. MYLER

BY JOSEPH l.. MYLEk
 United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, May 13. - (UP) - A union shop agreement was signed today bewteen the United Mine Workers of America and a majority of Appalachian operators. Rati- fication of the contract by the Appalachian joint wage hour conference, with six southern operators associa- tions withdrawing, meant that a majority of 340,000 eastern miners, along with 126,000 western miners, will return to the mines on Monday, ending the threat of a national fuel emergency.
 The associations withdrawing were part of the so-called southern high volatile group. They were. l Southern Appalachian Coal Oper- ators' association of eastern Ten pessee and eaarn Kentucky. The I Virginia Coal Operators association. the Harlan County Coal Operators associa ton of Kentucky, the Hazard Coal Operators association of east ern Kentucky, the Big Sandy Elk horn Coal Operators association of eastern Kentucky and the Kanawha Coal Operators association of south-. ern West Virginia.
 Dissenting Associations
 The dissenting associations pro- duce about 75,000, ,000 tons of coal year as compared to the total Ap- palachian production of 310,000, ,000. They employ from 10000 to 80,00o men.
 The other IS associations of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
RAYMOND BAKERS
 CASE IS PUT OFF

Raymond Baker, 35, of 972 West Main street, arrested Wednesday on a charge of embezzlement. was granted a four-week continuance when arraigned before Judge Theo- bold E. Conway in city court today. Baker pleaded guilty to the charge.
 Continuance was granted on mo- tion of Attorney A. Henry Weisman, who said that Baker may be able to make full restitution of the em- bezzlement goods valued at $90 be- longing to the Interstate Home Equipment Co.,, by June TO-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
Agreement Is Reached
 By U.M.W.A., Majority Operators This Morning
Rain At Pimico May
 Change Preakness Result

Baltimore, 13-UP)-A dzzle rain fell Pmico track today mighty Johnsown awaited his drive toward Americas triple against the historic preakness stakes.
 William Wo0dwards Challenge that pointed weather declared of the field reduced to smallest number of starters in 20
 light but steady continued to gather the track for the 18th of the mile and 3/16 classic became dim.
 Until the skies darkened question of by how with prize But raibids recalled that Kentucky victor hardrack and they revamped their line
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
Two New Teachers To Be Named By Board
Vacancy Caused By Recent Resignation Also Will Be Filled Next Monday-School Bldg. Inspector Job to
 Head Plumber, According to Present Information

Two new teachers will be appointed at Mondays meet ing of the Board of Education The Democrat learned from authoritative today The board is also expected to appoint third teacher to fill place left vacant by time ago. The post of school buildings inspector, vacant since the death of John White several months ago. will also be filled at Mondays meeting. Although John Walsh president of the board was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
KING, QUEEN MAY BREAK SCHEDULE
Fog, Ice Delay Liner Bring ing Royal Pair to Canada;
 Plans May Be Upset

Quebec, May 13.-(UP)-The liner Empress of Australia sloughed through north Atlantic fog and drifting ice today in a race against time to land King George VI and Queen Elizabeth here on schedule at 9:30 a. m. Monday.
 The liner and two conveying Brit ish cruisers were still 1000 miles out. They would have to maintain maximum speed of l9 knots to ar- rive on schedule and should they be late, it might upset this city'S elaborate welcoming celebration.
 Harbor men had grave doubts that the ship could make it. Officials of Canadian Pacific Steamship com- pany said she might arrive at noon Monday, if weather improved.
 (United Press dispatches from the liner reported that she was encoun- tering dense fog spots that halted her completely at times, and areas of lighter fog through which she proceeded slowly. her sirens blowing. The fog lifted for an hour yester- day afternoon and she went ahead at full speed, but by midnight (EDT) she was motionless again. She was then 260 miles east of Cape Race and it was doubted on board that she would reach Quebec on time)
 Officials of the royal tour com mittee were anxious lest there was a delay but made no comment on reports that most of Quebec's pro- gram might have to be abandoned.
 As their majesties entered Cana dian waters, the program for their tour had been worked out to the last. minute detail. The plans for protecting and entertaining them overlooked no eventuality.
 Soldiers and sailors. scarlet-coat- ed Royal Canadian Mounted police men. railway, provincial and muni- cipal policemen. special volunteers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13

Hartford, Conn, May l3-(UP)- Funeral services will be held Mon- day for Lieut-Col. James W. Gilson. 67, Hartford postmaster from 1930 to 1895, who died yesterday at the J. s. Veterans Hospital ata Newing- ton. He leaves a daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
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NEW STAR? IT'S A SON

Delphos. O. (uP-Theres Q new star in the heaven of Leslie Peltier, amateur astronomer who has discov- cred seven comets and Q nova, He's father--and it'G a boz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-13
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-11-18

M, a joint supper meeting at 6:31,
followed at p. m. by discussion
Of changing relationships Of Federal
State and local governmental units,
at which time Speaker Bankhead
will make the principal address
North Carolina congressman, whe
will accompany Speaker Bankhead
to Chapel Hill, will preside over
Thursday morning meetings.
The Institute Of Government has
arranged for visiting officials to Sc
cure three Wednesday even
ing, Thursday morning and Thurs
day noon-lodging Tor Wednesday
night, and a ticket to the Carolina
Virginia football game on Thursday,
all for three dollars.
Toward this end, several hundred
University students. forming student
units Of the institute Of Government
and representing counties, cities and
towns throughout the State, met
Tuesday with Albert Coates, director
of the Institute of Government, and
completed plans to provide dor
mitory rooms for the large delega-
tons Of county, city and town Of
ficials expected to attend the open
ing in Chapel Hill on Wednesday and
Thursday, November 1890.