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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03

place at two-hour intervals through out the day. Winners of these con- tests are as follows:
 Bugling. Troop 5, First Baptist church fire by friction, Troop 1, Southbury fire by flint and steel, Troop 13, Sacred Heart church semaphore signalling, Troop 13; Morse hashlight signalling, Troop 13 and Troop 29, Waterbury Hebrew Institute; knot tying contest, Troop 19, South Federated church; log saving contest, for 12 to IA years old, Troop 13; log saving contest, for 15 to IT, Troop l, Southbury.
 James Walker, of Bunker Hill, who as a Scout in 1917 competed with Jack Mulvey, of Southbury, winner in the fire by friction, and was defeated. Walker used the same apparatus with which he won the state title in the event in 1917 which was then considered the national record. His time was seven seconds. Last nights time vas IS seconds.
 OuQBCo WClc WdlUCI 14CCIl, chief judge; Harry Benham and John Hayes, both of Naugatuck, George Moseley. Watertown; Fred Lockhart, Robert Coleman, Walter Hessel, John c. Bradley, Fred s. Smith and Sergt. Olin Barrie, all of Waterbury.
 Edward L. Kehoe, of Naugatuck, was master of ceremonies. Harry Grover, also of Naugatuck, was chief call master and MT. Donohue was show director.
 Programs for the exposition were printed by Troop 15 of St. Ann's church.
 Winners in the photography con- tests were anr ounced as follows this morning at le Boy Scout office: First, Jack Mulvey, of Troop 1, Southbury; second, Arol Charbon- eau, of Troop 13; group A, Arol Charboneau; B, Arol Charboneau; c, Howard Birch; and D, Jack Null vey.
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H. Bassett, 50; MT. and Mrs. Will liam Lezotte, $1; MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Garvey, $1; Scovill Mfg. Co.,, Dept. 71-5, $4.25; Resident of Hick- ory street, $2; MT. and Mrs. Par ker Moran, $1; MT. and Mrs. Ed gar Dwyer, $1: MT. and Mrs. Reil- ly, $l; A Friend, .25; MT. and Mrs. Snow, $1; MT. and Mrs. M. Calla- han, 50; MT. and Mrs. O. J. Dou- cette, 80; MT. and Mrs. R. Han- non, 50; T. ODea, 50; M. H. Bow CT, 50; Kay Meyerhans, 50; G
 w. Barger, 50; A. E. Roberge .35 Joseph Parzioii, 50; Edward F Kunde, 50; Edgar P. Kunde, 50; Ruthie and Robbie Monaghan, 50
 A Friend, 50; MT. and Mrs. G R. Crane, $1; Morton family, $1; Dr. L. J. Thibault, $1; MT. and Mrs. E. Filiere, $1; Barbara B Peck, 50; Mrs. Kunschner, .50; T N. Cosgriff, 50; E. A. Mark, .25; Roy Kleist, 50; A. Brandt, 50; Miss Mary Ready, $1; A Friend
 .25; A Friend, .25; A. Friend, .25; M. H. Bazarian, .25; MT. and Mrs Brown, $1; MT. and Mrs. William Taylor, $l; L. M. Hamel, $1; Rug giero family, $1; Mario Pace, .25; Peg Sutton, 50; MT. Lovallo, .25; MT. Musto, 50; Mrs. Hanlon, .25; Anna Mulligan, 50; Ben, $1; A Friend, .25; Thomas Carmody, $1;
 MT. and Mrs. Higgins, 50; MT and Mrs. Boucher, 50; Sonny Shan nahan, .75; Jerry Mccarthy, $1; Thomas Costella, $1; Dennis Nc Carthy, 50; the Mulcahy family $1; MT. and Mrs. Charles Nielsen $1; MT. and Mrs. Mccarthy, $l; John J. Pagan, 50; Mrs. w. Sul- livan, $1; MT. and Mrs. Stephen McGrail, 50; Mrs. F. J. Nastri, $1; MT. and Mrs. Otto Reichenbach 50; Raymond Duval, $1; MT. and Mrs. Sterling Peck, $1; Mrs. w. A Carpenter, 50; Mrs. J. J. Shea, 50; MT. and Mrs. John Duncan, $l; David and Edwin Duncan, $1; MT and Mrs. Edward Leonard, $l; Mrs. Rose Archambault, $1; c Green, 50; MT. and Mrs. D. Dono- van, $1; Simon J. Donahue, 50; total to date-$832O6.
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L. o. o. M.

A large delegation of Legion naires, the second degree members of the Loyal Order of Moose, at- tended the regular meeting and dinner of the Legion of the Moose held in Middletown, Conn, yester- day. The entertainment and din- ner was given by the Middletown Lodge.
 At the installation of officers, Waterbury lodge was singularly konored. Brother Harry T. Hu- bert was installed, by proxy, as the East Moose of the Legion. MT. Hubert, who is i'll and confined to his home was unable to attend these ceremonies, but Brother Randolph Dahl substituted for him in the installation of officers.
 At this meeting plans were made for the Waterbury Legionnaires to attend the next meeting of the Legion which will be held in Nor wich, Conn.
 Thirteen news members were initiated into the second delfee of the order.
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Chase Executive Giues $1OO To Grady Fund Donations To-Date Total $832.O6 - Campaign
 For Funds to Encourage Search For Missing
 Boy Closes Saturday April

Donation of $10O to the Jackie Grady Reward Fund by Charles E. Hart, executive president of the Chase Companies, Inc, was an- nounced today, boosting the amount to $83206.
 It was also learned today that the East End Community club, sponsors of the fund, have decided to extend the drive until Saturday, April 8. The fund will be paid for informa- tion leading to the return of the boy, dead or alive.
 The following is a list of new con- tributors, in addition to the Chase Companies:
 Previously reported, $618.11. Hope vile Community club $10; Irish American Social Club, Inc, $5; Henry Carroll, $1; MT. and Mrs. Ross Moeller, .25; Wilfred Dietz, 50; Mrs. J. Belleville, 50; Patrick Quinlan, .35; Raymond Fowler, Jr., .25; Mrs. Harry Adams, .25; Mrs. Walter Seaman, .25; William J. Pritt, .25; Employees of Brock-Hall Dairy Waterbury branchD $20; Mrs. Nichols, 50; MT. and Mrs. w. J. O'Rourke, g; Helen E. Flaherty, $1; the Perrello family, $1; James Sullivan, $1; J. B. Macken, $1; Frisbie Merrill, $l; J. T. Phelan, $2; Mrs. Thomas Ward, ST., $1; Joseph Kendrick, $1; MT. and Mrs. Leroy Maltby, $1; MT. and Mrs. Edwin Bolger, $1; Ray Gordon, $1; the Cavanaugh children, $1; Mrs. Reilly, $1; MT. and Mrs. Joseph Deeley, $l; R. Gardner, 50; the Blewitt family, $1; MT. and Mrs.
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YANKEE CLIPPER
 LANDS IN FRANCE

Marseilles, France, April 3-(U.P) The Pan American Airways Al ton flying boat Yankee Clipper arrived at Marignane airport at 4:47 a. m. (EST) today after 370-mile over- land flight from Biscarosse military airdrome, near Bordeaux on the Bay of BiScay.
 The Yankee Clipper was to con- tinue tomorrow morning to South ampton, England, eastern terminus of its shakedown flight to Europe and back.
 The Clipper had intended flying from Lisbon, Portugal, direct to Marseilles. But because of forecasts of bad weather, 1t flew by way of Biscarosse.
 Preceded by a new French sea- plane, which was piloted by Michael De Troyat, French acrobatic ace, the clipper flew from Biscarosse over the Landes Pine Forest and followed the Garonne river and the Provence coast.
 Hundreds of European air tech- nicians greeted the crew here.
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Youth Is On TheSpot,'
 Says C.Y.O. Director
Father Mooney of Washington, D. C., Addresses 400
 Members of Organization at Communion Services.

ing being done by youth organiza- tions," he said.
 Over 400 Attend
 More than 400 members of the c. Y. O. attending represented 1e To- cal churches and St. Mary Mag dalen's of Oakville. Members re- ceived communion at individual parishes, then proceeded to The FL ton for the breakfast.
 Other speakers included Rev. Eu- gene Cryne, c. Y. o. advisor: Miss Mary c, O'Connor, vice-president of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women; Miss Eleanor Greene of Meriden, state c. Y. O. supervisor and Patrick Wallace, local c. Y. O. director. Henry A. Hayden was chairman of the arrangements com- mittee.
 With frequent references and praises to Knute Rockne, late 'oot- ball coach of Notre Dame, his alma mater, Father Mooney, impressed his. audience with the necessity of leadership, as well as knowledge of legislation.
 Gift To ROckne
 Father Mooney showed the lnem- bers a prayer book which was taken from the wreckage of the plane which crashed, causing the death of Coach Rockne. The prayerbook was Rockne's having been given to him in 1925 by Father Mooney.
 Speaking of the subversive meas ures proposed by radical groups particularly Communists, Father Mooney said, we just don't com promise with those who would de- stroy us." He quoted the late Pope Plus XI, as saying, You cannot collaborate with these people,"
 Continuing he said, we don't hate Communists, we hate Con- munism."
 William Withey, 16, of St. Mary Magdalen's church was toastmaster James Driscoll, of St. Francis Xavier's church read a telegram from Miss Kathryn Hayes, president of the Waterbury Council of Cath ollie Women, expressing regret at her inability to attend.
 Henebry Awarded
 Father Mooney presented Norbert Henebry an autographed football, for his recent efforts in promoting the recent Notre Dame alumni pro- gram in Waterbury. The ball was autographed by the coaches and players of Notre Dame.
 A brief meeting of the committee arranging the Easter Monday ball of the 0. Y. O. followed the break fast. Miss Sue Guerrera of the Sa- cred Heart church and Daniel Smith of St. Margaret's church are o-chairmen. The final meeting will be held Wednesday night.
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Market Opens Firmly
 With Active Trading
Bonds Moved Forward Tension Relaxed Over FOr- eign Situation Good Rally in Foreign Currencies
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Edit0r)

New York, April 3.-(UP) Stocks spurted fractions to more than a point in a strong opening todaT. Trading was active. Bond- moved forward, while cotton futures were steady.
 Relaxing tension over the foreign situation, exemplified by firmness in markets abroad and a rally in for eign currencies in dollar terms, brought in active short covering and some new buying.
 Westinghouse Electric opened on a 1000 share block at 97, up 3 3-4, and Allied Chemical sold at 164 3-8 up 3-8. U. s. Steel opened 2,500 shares at 53 1-4, up 3-8; Bethle- hem 1000 at 63 3-8, up 1 5-8; Chrys- Ter 1,500 at 70 1-2, up 3-8; and General Motors, 2,000 at A l-8, up l.
 General Electric, Consolidated Edison, U. s. Rubber, North Ameri- can, American Smelling, Republic Steel, Youngstown Sheet & Tube, Kennecott, Anaconda, Goodyear, Sears Roebuck, Douglas Aircraft, Borg Warner, Chesapeake 6 Ohio, Phelps Dodge and Texas Corpora ton opened on blocks of 1000 to 2,500 shares on gains of point and more.
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BELGIAN GROUPS
 WIN.OvER NAzIS
Fascists of Belgium De- feated in Former German
 Areas in Elections
BY LUCIA RIZZARDI United Press Stan Correspondent

kOnVGu ETCSS Ot8u OUIICSDOnUeUbD
 Brussels, April 3-UP)-Belgian parties were victorious in former German areas and Belgian Fascist candidates lost heavily in all parts of the country, returns from Sum- days parliamentary election showed today.
 Belgian parties boiled 5135 per cent of votes in the Eupen area and 56.99 in Malmedy. Pro- German ele- ments, represented by the Heimmat- treu, did not win a single seat, and thus Adolf Hitler was given no ma- terial for "aspirational" claims to these areas.
 Rex Degrelle, Belgian Rexist Ca cist or Nazi) leader, was elected to the chamber himself. But his party lost IT of its 21 seats in the chamber and five of its 12 seats in the senate
 Reason for Election
 The election was held as the result of long cabinet crisis over the ap- pointment to the acamedy of medi- cine of Dr. Adriaap Martens, who was accused after the world war of having aided Germany's plans.
 He was sentenced to death but par doned. His appointment to the acad- emy caused clamor or protest par ticularly by war veterans. Martens sent his resignation from the acad- emy to King Leopold yesterday as the election was held. As the result, liberals, who opposed him, will be able to participate in coalition cab- inet and the formation of new Catholic Socialist Liberal cabinet was expected.
 The most interesting of the suc- cessful candidates in the election is Leon Frenssen, 59, the one man "technocrate" party. His long hair, long beard, velvet coat, knickerbock- CTS and leggins made him a pictur- esque figure in Antwerp, his home, but when he visited Brussels recent ly, police who saw him riding a tri- cycle in the streets arrested him. Antwerp protested so angrily that he was released at once. A black smith before the world war, he re- turned to Belgium after a series of postwar adventures in Great Bri- tain, Russia and France and ped dled coffee from his tricycle.. His political program is peace and a universal language.
 The make up of the new parlia- ment will be:
 Senate: Socialists 62 seats Oost Al; Catholics 61 (gained 4; Liberals 24 (gained 5); Flemish Nationalists 12 (gained B; Rexists 5 Clost D; Communists 3 (lost one).
 Chamber: (semi- -officiaD-Catho- lies 73 (gained 10); Socialists GA (lost g.; Liberals B (gained 10); Flemish Nationalists IT (gained D; Communists g (unchangeO Rexists 4 (lost I'D; Technocrate 1; War Vet erans 1( gained one).
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Sons of Hermann

Friendship Lodge of this city will be host to the state con- vention of the Order of Sons of Hermann May 26 and 27, with Turn Hall, 1181 North Main street, as official headquarters. Over one hundred deelgates are expected to attend. It will mark the first time in 30 years that the order has hOnored Waterbury with it's annual state meeting. Daughters of Herr mann will assist in the plans for the convention.
 Alex Drapatin is geenral chair man. Committees named last night by him are: badges, Richard Krauser, Edward Kundi; hall, Ja- cob Breuer, Otto Hettlinger, Carl VOlles and John Zeizel.
 The geenral committee assist ing MT. Drapatin includes: Albert Mitchell, Richard GrOtzenbach, John Shaefer, Emil Kaznaier, Fred Cramer, IT,, Joseph Reise- nauer, Carl Dreher and Paul Reichenberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03
Thousands Pay Visit
 To Scout Exposition
State Armory Crowded With Spectators -Interest- ing Exhibits Held; Plaques Awarded to Executives

Thousands of persons visited the Boy Scout Exposition at the State Armory Saturday afternoon and evening. The space in the hall was almost entirely occupied with booths and special features exhibited by more than 40 troops from the Gen. tral, Naugatuck and Pomperaug dis tricts. A feature of the exhibition was the presentation of plaques by Troop 29 to scout officials in appre- citation of their services.
 Officials Honored
 Officials who were so honored in- cluded Scout Executive David F. Babson, Assistant Executive Henry Donohue, and Frank P. Schwartz, commissioner for the central dis trict. Walter H. Deacon, president of the Mattatuck council, absent be- cause of illness, was also awarded 8 plaque. Hyman Helfand presented the tokens.
 Many competitive events took
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havS been born 49 years ago in Westphalia, Germany, a section where the Reformation took hold quickly. His pastor father, still alive, is . salty vigorous and mellow character. His mother was clear willed, correct German frau.
 Young Martin graduated from high school and joined the Kaiser's navy. The war brought him a con- mission as lieutenant commander of a U-boat at its end, he won the highest honors the Reich could give its fighting men.
 Later he married, begot large family-and with his wife's aid went through a seminary and was ordain- ed Lutheran pastor.
 Germany,s postwar revolution af- fected Niemoeller tremendously. As it cid to so many other middle class Germans. Hitler's National Socialism" seemed the way out. When Hitler came to power in Jan- uary 30, 1883, Pastor Niemoeller preach sermons of thanks.
 His hosannas in praise of Hitler's victory were short-lived. The NaZis began to "co-ordinate" set up the "Reich Evangelical Church, and put in a spiritual dictator.
 Niemoeller became fighting pas tors Emergency League and in the new Confessional Synod which was set up within the framework of the official Protestant Church to work in opposition to the Nazis' worship" of Hitler.
 The Nazis accepted the challenge. Again and again they suspended Niemoeller permanently" arrested him, tapped his telephone made raids on his home. He wrote tracts against their ideas, preached in de- flance of their suspensions.
 The effect was electric. Cal vinists and Lutherans forgot their differences and joined in united front. People fiocked into the churches. So many went to Nie- moeller's Berlin church that extra busses and cars had to be run. Re- 1igious enthusiasm became means of political protest.
 It couldn't go on. The NaZis ar- rested hundreds of pastors kept other hundreds prisoner in their houses on Sundays, issued repeat ed warnings. Finally, on July l, 1897, the secret police arrested Me- moeller, put him in Moabit Prison and few weeks later indicted him under the sedition laws.
 He was to go on trial August g, but the night before, thousands of his followers gathered around his Berlin church and sang hymns. &c., cret police took aWa,- truck-loads. but the trial was put off-indefinite- ly.
 Seven months later, on February 2, 1888, he went on trial before a secret tribunal. Great crowds col lected before the doors of the court. Niemoeller, brought in, cried ut, "Why am I here under the accusa- tion of a traitor? I've don't nothing to justify such a charge!" He de- livered 45-minute harangue de- nouncing the star-chamber proceed
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53 issues registered gains, compared with 86 in February and "A in Jan- uary. Declines were shown by 77 issues in March, contrasted with 46 in February and 55 in January. The number of issues remaining lln- changed for the month stood at 70.
 Of the 200 issues, B in Philadel- phia and 10 in Pittsburgh show,d gains during the month, while. breaking down the issues into clas- sification by type of building. only theaters registered higher mark than for the preceding month, al- though apartments, apartment ho- tels, hotels, theaters and miscellan- eous types show gains for the first quarter of 1889.
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Youth is on the spotl" said Rev. Vincent Mooney, c. s. O., national director of Catholic Youth activities, as he urged more than 400 mem- bers of the local Catholic Youth Organization to keep alert to legis- lation affecting youth, at a city, wide communion breakfast of the group in The Elton yesterday.
 Illustrating his talk by demon- strating copies of proposed state and federal legislation, Father Mooney told of the work of the Na- tional Catholic Welfare conference of which he is director, in inves- tigating and acting against the pas- sage of measures which would be subversive, as sponsored by radical groups.
 You'd be surprised at the lobby
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ARMY TROOP WILL
 RECEIVE CHARTER

A varied program has been ar- ranged for the investiture ceremony of the Salvation Army's Boy Scout Troop 32 tonight at 8 o'clock in the auditorium on Cherry street. Scout Executive David Babson will present the Troops charter and delega- ton from the Local Kiwanis will present the new troop with a Scout Flag.
 Tests were passed, games played. and activities planned at Friday night meetings of Troop 2, of the Second Congregational church. Troop 13 of the Sacred Heart church, St. Lucy's Troop 16, and the Boy Scouts of Our Lady of LourdeS' church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03

Contrasted with the Dow-Jones Industrial averages which ended March 10 points lower than the end of February and some IT points be- low the closing 1888 figures, the 200 issues in the Amott-Baker Realty Bond Price Averages showed a de- cline of less than one-half point for the month of March and an increase of one-tenth of point for the year to date. The average price for a $l,0OC real estate bond is now $33S, compared with $336 at the end of February and $332 at the close of 1898.
 The tone of the real estate mar ket has remained firm with offerings drying mp on lower bids. In March,
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Euclid Lodge

Rt. Wor. Frank M. Jeffrey of Torrington, district deputy for the third Masonic district, will be the guest of Euclid lodge, A. F. G. A. M. tomorrow night when he pays his official visit to the lodge.
 Worshipful Master Arnold w. Wenzel announces that the en- tered apprentice degree will be ex- emplifled. Previous to the meet ing a roast beef dinner will be served in the banquet hall. All members are urged to bring guests.
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FraternaL Nevs

Plans were also made for the Legionnaires to attend the state field day and convention in a body, in June.
 Those who made the trip from Waterbury to Middletown were: Emil F. Dahl, Randolph Dahl, Frank Egan, Harold Fitzgerald, Frank Porter, John Hannah, Jos eph Beck, Adam Ladakas, William Daley, Richard Wilkinson and Bud Daley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03
ARTISTS ENTERTAIN
 FOR BENEFIT FUND

Miss Fannie Mccormack, organ- ist of the First Congregational church, presented concert in the church yesterday afternoon, for the benefit of the First church hospital bed fund. Miss Mccormack was as- sisted by Mario DiCecco violinist; Adolph Abbenante, cellist and Mrs. William E, Hawkes., pianist. The amount needed is $5,000. More than $4,500 have been raised in the past few years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03
BOWIE BURIED TO-DAY

New haven, Conn, April 3-(UP) Funeral services will be held to- morrow for John P. Bowe, Fl, for mer alderman and Wallingford selectman, who died over the week. end of a heart ailment.
 He leaves three sons.
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Concordias

Almost 100 members and friends attended the April Fools Day dance of the Concordia Singing society Saturday night in Concor- dia hall. Marks orchestra pro- vided American, German, Irish and Italian music.
 The arrangements committee included Richard Krause, chair man; Otto Mouillet, Otto Schell, Paul Gruber, Alfred Bother, Err nest Mueller, and G. M. Parsons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03
Circolo Dante

The CircoIo Dante will hear Victor Bassi, Italian news com- mentator, at the bi-weelkIy meet ing of the club Wednesday night in the parish hall of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes.
 Plans will be discussed for 3 contest for local high school stu- dents of Italian extraction. The club will award copy of Dante's Divine Comedy" to the student who writes the best Italian essay en that work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03
GREAT BRITAIN
 PROTESTS JAPAN

London, April 3-CUP)- Great Britain intends oconsult France and possibly the United States over Japan's announcement that it has annexed the Spratly Islands, be- tween French Indo- China and the Philippines, it was understood to- day.
 France occupied the Islands in 1883. Previously Britain had re- garded the islands as British.
 It was disclosed that the govern ment had officially expressed its displeasure to the Japanese embas- sy which was told that Britain con- sidered Japan's procedere strange method of disputing ownership of the islands. and one which can not commend itself to his majesty's gov- ernment."
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ings. Next day he fired his lawyers and refused to defend himself.
 The court cancelled most of the serious charges against him. On March 2, he was sentenced to seven months-time he had already served and to pay small fines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03
DIES OF INJURIES

Greenwoch, Conn, April 3-(UP) Anthony Carino, 70, died Sunday of injuries suffered when struck by a truck Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03
Real Estate Securities
 Steadier During March.
DECLINE OF LESS THAN HALF POINT

Securities according to the current Realty relative stability In the nervous and u- marke
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Japanese have inaugurated a ship ping service to the Dominican Re- public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03

HOME LOAN BONDS
 Bid Asked I Home Owners Loan 2%'s .1012 101.j Home Owners Loan 3's ..............1o .1o87 1os.l1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03

Butter, fat and egg cards are being issued in Austria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-03

AS he walked out of court, free man, the secret police seized him and took him to Sachsenhausen concentration camp, where most of the prisoners are Communists. He is there today.
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Ireland is supplying trees free to schools and urging pupils to plant them.