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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-15
Miniature "Riot"
AS Aldermen Met
To Receive Budget
Part Of Crowd Became Angry Because They We're
Barred From Session-Many Things
Happened But No Casualties

The City Hall was vertable bedlam last night as
the Board of Aldermen met in special session to take
action on the 1910 city budget Members Of crowd angry
at the action Of the board in considering the budget behind
closed doors In the mayors office rather than In open
meeting In the aldermanc chamber sought to force their
way into the executive session. roundy beaed the alder
and sought in vain to get recognition from the chair
when the board finally convened.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-15
THE WORLD WAR
IS YEARS AGO,
DEC. Is, 1914

(By United Press)
Serbian army occupied Bell
grade; 2s.0O0 Austrian prisoners
taken; third Austrian invasion
of Serbia ended.
Allied troops advanced across
User Canal from Nienport 10
ward Lemhart1yde.
Battle Of Look ended.
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Eight Days, Brave Firms
Have Beaten Off Masses
of Russian Troops
FINNISH TROOPS DO
NOT YIELD ONE FOOT
Russians Use All Kinds of
Guns to Terrify Men Who
Know No Fear

Editors Note: webb Miller,
star United Press war correspond.
cnt. veteran Of II wars and. Us he
calls them. ''warlets," has reached
the Karelian front In Finland 10
find that the Firms have beaten
off an eight Russian offens-
I've without losing an inch OF
ground. His graphic dispatch. de-
scrlblng the front, the fighting.
the drama Of q war In the frozen
srn-arctic. historic battle "
which only fragmentary reports
had reached the world, follows:
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Dec. fb-CUP)--ciov-
eminent expenses and receipts for
the current fiscal year through Dec.
10, compared with a year ago.
S4,2i6, o59, 1854 $4,000, 400, $3.50
$685. i7,s2s.H 50. 42o,7ss,t5s.4s
Gross Deficit
s1,yi7,Sli,39S.00 si,5si,ei2,Sso.iy
si,so7. 44s, 1880 si.5sS.lss, ssO.iy
Cash Balance W
$2.614,641.Sss.if s2,34f.247. 06S.ee
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The Weather

Fair, MiIder Tonight;
Sat. Cloudy, Warmer
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Evening star., 1939-06-17
Sporinq the Rod

(Answer on Page B-l5D
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deep and in some places it has been
found to be 80 miles wide.
In and about the coral reef, which
looks more like wonderful garden
show than anything else, there are
colorful animals that creep, swim,
float or remain stationary in the
holes and cavities among the reefs.
1t is a busy city of the sea, occupied
by numberless beautiful and some
times gaudy citizens.
Coral polyps are lowly animals,
ranging from pinhead in size to
more than II inches in diameter
All Of them are cylindrical, with a
mouth situated at the top. and it
is encircled by tentacles provided
with sting cells. These stingers put
to death the still smaller animals on
which the polyp thrives.
A coral polyp begins life as an
egg and matches out as pear
shaped larva. 1t is a swift swimmer
that goes about by means of it's coat
OF hairs (cilla). After this care
free life is over, the young coral set
ties down upon some solid object.
The young coral begins to grow
from the mouth axil. First. six small
tentacles appear in methodical order
around the mouth. Then six more
IN the spaces between the first six
and then a third set between the
interspaces thus accomplished, and
this cycle goes on and on until a
great number of series surrounds
the mouth. Each tentacle is hollow.
AS the polyp grows it forms its cup
or calyx or house" in which to
live and from this center it forms
partitions.
The bicarbonate of lime that is
Evening star., 1939-06-17
Natures Children
Lace Coral
(Lepralia)
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY,

Dy AAAAAHAN WA n
Coral reefs are among the greatest
wonders of nature. Corals, as we
see them, are made up of millions
and even billions of single coral
polyps, massed together to form an
outline to which we give a name
that describes to us its resemblance
to an object with which we are more
or less familiar.
Corals are to be found in all the
warm waters of the tropics, while a
very few have been successful in
temperate waters and even in the
Arctic With few exceptions, they
form a giant colony, and in doing
so vast coral reefs are developed
There are three general types of
coral reefs called barrier reefs,
fringing reefs and atolls. A barrier
reef has wide, deep channel sepa-
rating it from the shore, while q
fringe or shore reef is a coral reef
which Is a ridge that has gradually
been built up on the bottom of the
sea- so close to the shore that deep
channel cannot be made between it
and the shore. Many times open
ings appear in the reef, and in this
case pools and irregular channels
are developed. In these places vari-
Gus species of marine animals, some
of them eXquisitely beautiful, have
sought haven and remained to Gre
ate large colony of their type An
atoll is a circular reef which en-
circles a lagoon
For many years coral reefs have
been studied and for their rare
beauty and form they are unsur-
passed. The great barrier reef of
Australia is the most extensive coral
reef known. Its length is over 1850
miles and it covers an area of 20O,-
600 square miles. inclosing a chan
mel that is from 10 to 25 fathoms
Evening star., 1939-06-17
Bruin TwizzIers
BY PROF. J. d. FLINT.
Bldnketu-Bldnk Problem

Here is a problem of IL eight
letter words. You are given three
letters of each one. In each case
the three letters you are given are
TER. In the first word they are
the first three letters. In the second
word they are the second, third and
fourth letters and so on until the
sixth and seventh words. In them
TER forms the last three letters.
From there on the three letters
move back one step until the last
word has them for its first three
letters again. l. Something of which
there are several varieties and which
run around on four legs. 2. There is
no end to 1t. 3. Something to do
with father. 4. If you don't wash
your hands you'll get some and be
sick. S. Opposite of the incest, neat
est woman you know. 6. What hap
pens when a funny joke is told. Z.
A pretty container for certain kinds
OF beverages. 8. What you suspect
isn't sincere when you hear it but
like it just the same. 8. Something
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to be found in the water in which
the coral polyp lives is formed into
a skeleton, and We call this skele-
ton coral. If the reproduction in
wolves a process of budding. which
Is division of the polyp into two
equal parts, it appears first as two
mouths mad gradually the cylindri-
cal body divides downward, each
having separate calyx and the
skeleton resembles a "Y."
Corals are manufactured into
beads and other types of jewelry
with which most of us are familiar.
Evening star., 1939-06-17
Good QuoiI Hatch

LUBBOCK. Tex. (P).-Exception-
ally favorable seasons of 1878 re-
suited in great matches of quail in
the Southern Great Plains country
says Game Warden Martin Donley
after a survey. He estimated bob
white and native blue quail are
more plentiful than at any time In
recent years.
Evening star., 1939-06-17
7-Up Nine on Road

Setting brisk pace in the In
dustrial Leagues second half race,
7-Up will try its luck on the road
again this week end, engaging the
Waynesboro, Va, nine. A single
game is scheduled today and a twin
bill tomorrow.
Evening star., 1939-06-17
Lord High Everything

SOUTH HAVEN, Kans. (P.-Call
for the fire chief, town marshal,
water superintendent, city jailer or
deputy sheriff in South Haven and
r. C. Kerr will answer. He is all of
them and the towns entire munich
pal pay roll
Evening star., 1939-06-17

without which 1t would be dark. 10.
What you don't have II you have
been a real hill-billy all your life.
IL. The real thing In certain lines
OF household utensils. IL. A hard
shelled waudler.
Evening star., 1939-06-17

BALLARAT, Australia P.-"Fifty
years experience as teacher has
taught me to have nothing but con-
tempt for the strap as a help to
discipline" N. F.. Spielvogel said, re-
firing from a headmastership here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
ssFoot Health Week"
 To Be Observed Here
ChirOpOdists of Nation Unite With Shoe Manufacturers
 in Promotion of Foot Welfare, Comfort

ciency is below par because stab- ping toe abstracts her attention from her work.
 pr. Michael V. Simko is chairman of the Foot Health Week committee of Connecticut Society Of Chiropo- dists. Other members of his commit tee include: Drs. John K. Ryer Greenwich; Francis Dolan, Stam- ford; Vincent Jablon, Danbury; Marie Danhauser, New Haven; Har- old J. Parkinson, Waterbury; John D. Walker, Hartford.
 Foot Ills Costly
 That sore feet make grouchy sales people and hurt business has been brought out by the local Chiropody- Podiatry society in their discussions of plans for annual Foot Health Week.
 ChiropodiSts podiatrists. coming irnto intimate contact with em- ployed people, hear many stories of how short tempered and i'll natured they become when their feet hurt and how it impairs the quality of their work
 Clerical errors and misdirected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12

Dr. Harold J. Parkinson of Wa terhury, is member of the com inittee of the Connecticut Society of Chiropodists which has charge of National Foot Health Week and which is being held April 10-15 by designation of the National Associa- ton of Chiropodists. Purpose of the observance, held in cooperation with the shoe manufacturers, is to direct attention of the public to an intelli- gent understanding of foot welfare and a sensible consideration of suit able shoes.
 The present day chiropodist is educated not alone to treat minor foot conditions but to advise par ents and children about proper shoes. Industry and insurance agencies are beginning to accept the fact that ailing feet add an addi- tional expense to business and com fort. The clerk, sales person, ste- nographer who slips off her shoes or who strains one foot to favor a bad foot is costing the employer money. She is hindering progress. The boss has an employe whose off,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12

merchandise, with annoying delays, adjustments and loss of good will on the part of the customer are among the commonest results.
 Trace Cause of Falls
 Accident prevention organizations will tell you that nearly one-half of all accidents are due to falls, but only the chifopodist- knows that a high percentage of falls in places of business are caused by in- appropriate footwear, such as the insecurely fastened pump and the high heel with its small, unstable tread base.
 The National Association of Chir- opodists has listed some donts for the care of feet by diabetic pa- tients. Here's the list:
 1. Don't use hot water bottles or electric pads near the feet.
 2. If feet are painful don't at tempt to treat them. Consult your chiropodist (podiatrist).
 4. Don't forget to wash feet and calls on cuts or aprasions on your feet. Alcohol is safe.
 4. Donrt forget to wash feet and use clean socks daily.
 5. Don't wear improperly fitting shoes; if your shoes are unconlfort- able they should be discarded. Have your chiropodist prescribe shoes that will follow the lines of your feet. Feet that have been resnaped should have shoes custom made.
 6. Don't forget to follow the ad- vice of your physician and chiropo- dist (podiatrist).
Evening star., 1939-08-24
Germans Confused, Impressed
AS Hated Reds Become Friends
Hitler Seen as q Wizard
Who Brought Russians Into
Comp When English Couldn't

because England wanted to keep US
busy on two fronts"
But the firm reaction in England
has dampened the hope that Europe
can get out Of the present tight fix
without bloodshed.
The average German, so often
alarmed in the past few years and so
frequently worried by the bold
strokes of the Nazi government, now
has become resigned to whatever the
fates may have in store.
Germans have fallen into the
habit of letting Hitler do the think
ing. There was no doubling that
they would march for him, if he
commands.
So, while there was good deal Of
general nervousness, there were no
outward signs of alarm.
There was merry chatter in the
restaurants, and no more than the
usual scolding about the scarcity Of
some foods. There was light music
in the cafes.
An undertone of concern existed.
Almost every one had at least an
acquaintance somewhere in the
army.
Jubilation over the pact with Rus
sia popped up in surprising place
among the very few Germans who
still dare to confess to old acquaint-
ances that they are, at heart, Com
munists.
Il guess there aren't many of us
left, but we're feeling better today"
said one,
Evening star., 1939-08-24
Owners Of Freighter
Sue Five c. 0. Unions
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24.-Seek-.
ing damages and picketing in-'
junction, the Alabama owners Of
the freither West Kyska filed suit,
in Superior Court yesterday against,
five c. I. o. maritime unions because,
picket line has prevented unload,
ing the ship for two days.
The petition declared the ship
owners, the Waterman Steamship.
Co., of Mobile, Ala, were losing
IS 900 a day because of the picket,
line placed there by G. I. o. unions,
asserting membership claims against
the crew.
Crew members claimed Tuesday,
they were bona fide A. F. of L. union
men and would decline to respect
the picket lines of the C. I. o.
unionists, but G. I. o. longshore-
men would not pass the lines to.
unload cargo.
Suit was filed late yesterday by!
the Water Front Employers Asso-I
citation after several attempts to-
settle the dispute.
Unions named defendants are the
Marine Firemen, Cooks and Stew
ards, Radio Telegraphists, Marine
Engineers and the Longshoremen.
They are charged with conspiracy
to violate collective bargaining,
agreement in the complaint, on thu
ground existing water front con-
tracts contain no-work-stoppage
clause.
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close to the White House, it is point
ed out that the President is deter
mined to call Congress early in Sep
tember If his last-minute effort for
peace in Europe fails and war breaks
out soon.
A special session Of Congress ap-
pears imperative. Mr.. Roosevelt al
ready has indicated he intends to
summon it in the event of a Euro
pean conflagration. Many of the
Presidents Sounselors believe, like
Mr.. Roosevelt himself, that the Neu-
trality Act must be amended and
that Congress, when faced with the
cold facts of another World War,
will change the attitude it had be-
fore adjournment
1t is believed by many that the
chances of Britain and France to
emerge victorious from another
world conflict are doubtful unless
they are in position to purchase
war materials in the United States.
1t is not question of getting raw
materials to transform into weapons
of war, but airplanes, tanks, guns,
etc.
Dictators Better Prepared.
Unbiased American observers
abroad report that France and
Britain are adequately supplied with
every war paraphernalia with the
exception of strong air force. But
they have not many reserves. All
raids over France and Britain would
jeopardize the power of prosecuting
the war of these two countries.
The totalitarian states have a
considerable advantage in the mat
ter of reserves of implements of
war. The French and the British
must rely to a great extent on what
their factories are producing to re-
place the losses which will be
naturally more important this time
than during the last war. Air raids
can be more damaging to the
French and British factories than
to those of Germany and Italy.
Furthermore the two dictators
have ample stores to replace the
Evening star., 1939-08-24
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rate of s4.6Sls by the British
equalization fund. But for trans
actions due in 80 days, the British
currency was available at 33s cents
less than that. The Canadian dollar
dropped to a discount Of more than
Is of cent.
Treasury Issue OFF.
The slump in United States Gov
ernment bonds, recently at record
high levels, was attributed by deal
ers to scattered selling from mis-
cellaneous sources, evidently re-
f1ecting a feeling by some investors
that war might cause a rising Of
interest rates. They said there was
no important selling from banks or
institutional sources. One of the
widest losses was in the Treasury
rs per cent issue, which dropped
by midafternoon s13.75 to a price
of s1,067.20 per $1,000 par value,
compared with q record high of
81, ,102 80 reached in June.
In foreign bonds some of the wider
losses were in higher priced issues,
such ss Danish per cent, which de-
clined $50 to $3.50 per 81 900 bond.
Polish AIS declined s35 to $500 and
German Z per cents $40 to s195.
After selling furry in shares in
the first hour, the stock market
snapped back, as bear traders has
tened to cover short commitments
on rumors that Polish Foreign Min
lister Beck was preparing for a con-
ference with Hitler This rumor was
not confirmed, but further buying
developed. attributed by brokers to a
! variety of reports or conjectures.
Evening star., 1939-08-24
BY the Associated Press.

6y the ASSOCIATED frebo.
BERLIN, Aug. 24.-Red Russia
and Nazi Germany suddenly becom-
ing friendsl The swift twist of di-
plomacy at a moment when a dark
menace hangs over Europe has be-
wildered the casual German.
Mr.. John Citizen OF Berlin at the
same time is more than ever i'm
pressed by the wizardry Of Adolf
Hitler. The pact signed in Moscow
early today is regarded as a diplo-
matte coup which definitely estab-
fishes Hitler as a political miracle
man.
Hes too slick for the English" is
to be heard everywhere-on the
streets, in the cafes and on park
benches where old men get together
to discuss every new headline.
1.-THE English tried for many
months, but the Fuehrer brought
the Russians into camp In a few
hours" they say.
But the new notion that Russia,
against whose theology Germany
fought in Spain, is not such bad
country after all is disturbing. Many
German is shaking his head, not
sure what to make OF it.
Discipline Does 1t.
But the average burgher is by now
a thoroughly disciplined citizen liv-
ing under an authoritarian regime
and he follows the sure leadership
Of Hitler without worrying too much
about the seeming contradiction OF
Nazi-ism and Communism getting
together.
Il fought the Russians at Tan
nenberg, and then I helped the
party run the Communists out OF
Berlin" one war veteran observes.
Now. overnight, and just at q
time when we were going to cele-
brate that victory at Tannenberg
the Russians have become our bud.
dies! 1t must be all right, because
the Fuehrer says So"
The first announcement that the
non-aggression pact was about to be
concluded, after giving Germany ar
emotional jolt, brought great sense
Of relief.
Surely" it was said in many quar-.
ters, there won't be any war now
Evening star., 1939-08-24

losses caused in battles, while the
democracies must have access to
the output of American factories.
There are several. billion dollars
IN gold and securities in this coun-
try belonging to the French and
the British governments. These will
be used to satisfy any cash-and-
carry requirement of the American
Government as soon as the present
neutrality law can be changed and
replaced by the old international
regulations governing neutrals in
wartime.
Not Emotionalism.
1t is explained in responsible
quarters that there is no question
Of emotionalism or of another move
to make the world safe for democ-
racy' on the part of the President
or any Of his advisers on foreign
affairs.
If there is a desire that Britain
and France should not be crushed,
it is purely a matter of far sighted
policy for the future safety of the
United States, it is stressed.
The record of economic compe-
tition from the axis powers is en-
tirely different from that of Britain
and France. While these latter
states are more or less keeping to
the unwritten international code of
competition in the foreign markets,
the Germans and Italians are as
aggressive as in the political field.
Everything goes" seems to be the
slogan of the governments Of Ber-
lin and Rome in dealing with for
eign competitors in markets such as
those in South America.
1t can be easily imagined, it is
pointed out by official observers,
what would happen to the United
States enocomic welfare If Britain
and France were crushed and the
powers of the axis had the whole
field to themselves, with America
being the one remaining power not
to share the point of view of the
axis.
1t Is for this reason, it is said,
that the President expects Congress
to understand fully the Importance
of changing the present neutrality
law. maintaining however, some
portions like the -and-carry
clause, which has become necessary
because of the failure of our debtors
to pay the last wars bill.
Evening star., 1939-08-24

the shots from anti-aircraft bat
teries were directed against a
German military plane which at
tempted to fly over prohibited
area near DanZig)
The official German news agency
DNB, reported Polish cannon hac
fired on a German plane flying over
the Baltic outside of Polish terri.
torial domain. This occurred of
the Danzig coast. A second plane
was fired upon over the Corridor
border, Germans said. Neither ma
chine was hit.