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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29
OLD VETERANS IN
 BRAVE ATTEMPT

Pittsburgh, August 29-(UP) - Members of the Grand Army of the Republic raised their annual cry today that they'll march-not ride in their 73rd Annual Encampment parade Wednesday.
 There was some doubt, however, that they would carry out their de- mands, and officials arranged pre- cautionary measures to care for any who can't stand the strain of the excitement, whether aroot or in motor cars.
 The 10O-odd Civil War veterans able to attend this years rally are from 90 to 100 years old. They in- sisted they would walk with the 1C 000 members of affiliated organi- zations in the parade.
 we marched to war, and we'll march in that parade" one veteran said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29

Washington, Aug. 29. - (UP) - President Roosevelt is generally ex- pected to invoke the neutrality act promptly if widespread hostilities break out in Europe. Simultaneously he would summon Congress to re- wise the law.
 A presidential proclamation, find- ing that a state of war exists, is the first step in making the neutrality law effective. Thereupon:
 1. It would be unlawful to export arms, ammunition and implements of war to the warning nations, di- rectly or indirectly. The prescribed list includes all rifles in excess of .22 calibcr, any vessel, any type of aircraft gases and powder. and other implements of war" the pres ident may designate.
 2. No American could purchase, sell or exchange bonds. securities or other obligations of any belligerent state; but the president could ex- ccpt ordinary commercial credits and short-time obligations tn aid of le- gal transactions and of a character customarily used in normal com mercial obligations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29
President Roosevelt Ready To Invoke Neutrality Act

3. American vessels would be forbidden to carry arms, ammuni- tions or instruments of war to any belligerent state.
 1. No American citizen could travel on any ship of belligerent state, except under conditions pre- scribed by the president.
 s. No American merchant vessel could be armed, except with small arms which the president may deem necessary for the preservation of discipline.
 President Roosevelt was unsuc- cessful last session in an attempt to obtain congressional revision of the neutrality act to permit belligerents to buy arms. munitions and imple- ments of war here on provision that they pay cash for them. He will call Congress into special session if and when war becomes certain to con- slider the neutrality question anew.
 In addition to the neutrality law there are other statutory powers which government officials are pre- pairing to exercise through issuance of executive order sand proclasia- tons If war Is declared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29

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 was a $4,500 suit by Carmine Ciri- clio against the St. Francis Xavier Church Corp. The complaint, pre- pared by Attorney Charles Summa, charges the church corporation with negligence in allowing ice to accu- mulate on the sidewalk outside Xa- verian hall, on Washington street. A fall on this ice, it is claimed, re- suited in severe injuries for the plaintiff Feb. 2, 1899.
 Ciriello claims that the roof of the parish hall was not properly equipped with gutters or leaders, to prevent dripping on the sidewalk.
 City Is Defendant
 The City of Waterbury is named defendant in a $4,0C0 suit brought by Marie Clement. She seeks dam ages for injuries suffered in fall on an alleged defective sidewalk at Hills Watertown avenue Jan. 24, l939. A fractured arm and other in- juried are listed.
 A $750 suit was filed in common pleas court by J. Porter Smith, of Arcadia, Fla, against E. Van Pet ten, also of Arcadia, Fla. A com mon count writ was filed.
 Mrs. Selma Samaha asks dam ages of $10,000 in suit brought in common pleas court against Susie Testa. The plaintiff claims that she suffered severe injuries in fall into a concealed well on property at All Highland avenue, August 12, 1888. Mrs. Samaha says she was a ten- ant of the defendant, but had been given no warning of the existence of the well.
 Defective Stairs Claimed
 A defective stairway at Hawkins street is alleged in a $l0,000 suit brought in common pleas court against Evl Berenbaum by Mrs. Catherine Kliineck. The plaintiff claims she suffered injuries to legs, arms and body in fall on the stair way Sept. 23. 1888. The suit Is brought through Attorney Morris Robin.
 Marion c. Billings. of Roslindale, L. l.. filed suit in superior court for t2,600 damages against her for- mer husband. Herbert M. Billings. of New Haven. She claims violation of an agreement. made while a d. yorce was pending, whereby her husband agreed to pay her e26 weekly for the remainder of her life
 Louis N. Urslni, funeral director, brought s1it in common pleas court for damages Of 5000 against oae. tano Ferrara and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29

hopeless situation might still be improved.
 No Basis For Rumors
 It is necessary to emphasize that there was absolutely no known basis for the rumors. But they spread in the early hours with great rapidity At first, circulating among late stayers at restaurants and clubs they were vague-Britain had taken a modified position regarding Hit ler's demands. Later, as they spread through the city with the aid of taxicab drivers and others, they were embellished - Britain had agreed to the cession of Danzig to Germany, and to discuss the corri- dor, with a British commission mediating.
 The feeling of many Germans was epitomized by a taxicab driver, who discussing the rumor with other drivers was heard to say:
 Thank God I always thought the British were too sane to risk a European war for such an issue"
 German Crowds Watched
 German crowds had watched stony-faced, and without the slight est show of enthusiasm, as process sions of troops passed eastward through the streets. All the cheer ing there was had been done by the troops themselves.
 The expectation was that Hitler's reply would be delivered in time for Henderson to reach London before this afternoons parliament session. Even in Germany the extreme ret icense maintained by all official quarters was unusual. Even personal comments on rumors were refused.
 The only official comment made on Hendersons visit to Hitler last night was in the communique:
 ''The fuehrer Monday evening at 10:30 p. m. (5:30 p. m. EDT) re- ceived the British ambassador, Sir Neville Henderson, at the new Reich's chancellery in the presence of Foreign Minister Won Ribbentrop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29

sury department officials said today that port authorities had been or dered to give all ships engaged in foreign trade careful examination before clearance from American ports Is granted"
 Assistant secretary of the treasury Herbert E. Gaston declined to com- ment and referred to reporters to the state department when asked If ships were being examind to de- termine whether they were "pri- watering" as hinted by some New York customs officials. He said the inspections covered such matters as unmanifested cargo and ship stores, crews and passengers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29

(Continued from Page D corridor. A group of medium strength was concentrated in East Prussia. The force along the Slovak frontier, from the Tetra mountains to the ish-Hungerian- -Slovakian frontier triangle, were believed to be extremely weak, intended mostly for demonstration.
 Newspapers denied allegations of Polish atrocities against Germans. as reported by the Nazi press, and reiterated that Poland was willing to negotiate an honorable peace" but not on any basis Hitler had yet suggested.
 Mieczysaw Lipecki, head of the government press department, said in a radio speech that the German charges of atrocities were intended to rouse the German people who would be unable to understand any war waged merely for Danzig.
 Before the whole world," he said, i've solemnly declare-and our voice should be heard - they the charges) are not true. There is no terror reigning in Poland; no terror against any minority. The Polish re- public is mother for all her citi- zens, be they Poles, Ukrainians, Ger mans or Jews"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29
ITALY IS ALMOST
 CERTAIN OF WAR
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Piccolo said in its headline that first reports of Britain's note to Adolf Hitler would seem to exclude any serious possibility of conciliation.
 Duce Not Inactive
 Virginia Gayda, who often is said to speak for Mussolini, said in the Giornale d'1talia:
 "The Duce is not remaining in- active. Until the very last moment Mussolinis policy will be aimed at peace, but only in an atmosphere in which such efforts can be con- structive. Although possessed of Great strength, Mussolini cannot perform miracle alone. Responsible men must listen to his works"
 Other Headlines Use Crucial hour for Europe has ar- rived"
 Germany ready for a war of any duration"
 1n Italy, as in Germany, news papers are inspired frequently by government Sources.)
 Il Tevere said:
 'Italy and Germany are main- taining during these decisive hours a firm, serene attitude"
 Resto Del Carlina of Bologna blamed Jews for the present sita- ton.
 If Italy is forced to fight then her war will be a Fascist, proletarian and anti-Jewish and we promise Jews they will pay dearly for the blood they have caused to be split"
 A second editorial in the paper said:
 Tt must be remembered that Britain's war minister Leslie Hore- belisha) is Jewish and that Poland
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29
THROWN BUCKET KILLS HAWK

Trout Run, Pa. - (UP) - A huge hawk swooped down upon a group of children picking berries in swamp in Rose Valley. One of the youths, Henry Stine, IA, picked up bucket and hurled it at the bird, scoring bullseye. The bird had wingSpread of feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29

Unemployment in Finland, which recently was at q minimum, has jumped to the highest point in the last Ave years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29
POLAND IS CALM
 UNDER PRESSURE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-29
$53,75O ASKED
 IN DAMAGE SUITS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
SAENCERFEST SET
 TOOPEN JUNE l6
State Societies Convene Here Saturday Evening
 for Rehearsal

Members of several state singing societies congregated at the new Concordia hall here Saturday night to rehearse songs to be sung at a Connecticut saengerfest June 16, IT., and IT. Ferdinand Lehnert, Jr., of Boston, who will direct a chorus of 1000 mixed voices in Boston, was in charge.
 William E. Mueskas was chairman of the arrangements committee for Saturdays affair, attended by more than 250. The women's chorus of the Concordia Singing Society will hold an entertainment and dance next Saturday in the hall. The com- mittee includes Mrs. Robert Neu- bert, Mrs. Staysia Saranas, Mrs. Mary Garren, Mrs. Carl Tapken and Miss Elsie Bauck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
SIX MINES OPEN
 IN HARLAN, KY.
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The union said that the Crum- mics Creek and Clover Fork dig gings together had $50 men back at work of a normal 700.
 The guardsmen blocked many roads in the county, breaking up a union caravan of about 4,000 men that had starred out before dawn.
 From Town to Town
 The caravan of miners, denied en- trance to several roads by armed National Guardsmen, travelled from town to town. It was estimated un- officially that it contained about A. 900 persons, Automobiles and trucks of all descriptions were included. All were filled with miners dressed in working clothes.
 At Martins Fork road, one mile south of here, troops with fixed bay onets and with machine guns in place halted the long string of cars and forbade their passage. After a conference between military and union officials the cars turned back to Harlan.
 At the Harlan Central Coal com- pany, at Potz, Ky, National Guard officials said there were 800 pickets. There were no troops at the latter plant. At Potz there were 50 sol- diers and an armored car was dis patched immediately.
 Between SC and 400 miners gath cred in front of Harlan city hail. No attempt was made to have them move on although they blocked traf- fic.
 Spokesmen for the Harlan County Coal Operators association said that workmen had entered the mines of the Crummies Creek Coal company at Crummies, Ky, and the Clover Fork Coal company at Kitz, Ky. Union officials said they were sure some men had entered those mines, but were unable to get near enough to tell.
 The 600 National Guardsmen armed with machine-guns, bayonets and tear gas, and under the direc- tion of Brig Gen. Ellerbe w. Car- ter guarded all roads leading to the mines. The troops rode into Harlan late yesterday a few hours before two instances of violence caused the death of one man and the wound- ing of another.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
MOTORCYCLE CLUB /. SPONSORS EVENT
Milldale Races Yesterday Feature l6 Riders; Next
 Meet in Devon

The Waterbury Motorcycle club held races at Milldale yesterday with 16 riders from Connecticut and New York taking part. The results were: 10 lap novice event, won by Ben Malucci of Hartford, with John Arnold of the local club taking sec ond, and Jack Paulman of Glaston- bury, third.
 The Is lap amateur was won by Smith of the Meriden club. Arnold, secand, and Frank Knight Of Bridgeport, third.
 The final event of the day was 20 lap event expert, which kept the crowd on their toes from start to finish providing plenty of thrills and excitement. Charles Daniels, past president of the local club, took the lead in the first lap and held this position easily for the entire race. Second place was a battle between Smith and Scirpo of Meriden, with Smith taking secaond and Scippo. third. This event also paid fourth place man, Frank Knight.
 The local club will journey to Devon next Sunday to watch Dan- iels in real fast competition against some of the best riders in New Eng land, including Campanele of Proyi- dence, winner of the 200 mile race in Daytona, Florida, in January of 1886 and again in 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
Independents Arrange Outing For June II
Local Political Club Also Studying Possibilities for
 Ticket in Approaching City Elections

they can play an important role in the city election, and that their ticket would secure many votes from both major parties, as well as from labor groups. f~-s
 Assisting on the outing commit tee will be the following:
 Walter Legge, John. Whelan, Jerry Daly, Roger Connor, Walter Scanlon, John OBrien, William Con- ley, John J. Ryan, Matthew Kane, John Bowler, Timothy Costello, William Walsh, Michael Frederick, Thomas Hapke, Joseph Lanoute, Timothy Shea, Patrick Moran, James Sullivan, John Griffin, John Mo Verry, Walter Charis, Francis Flani- gan, James McDonough, James Meehan.
 Also, James Doyle, Charles Pa pikas, John Cuddy, Frank Sturges, Lester Lonergan, Frank Smith, Eu- gene Murphy, William Birmingham, Matthew Murphy, Michael Goggi11s, Patrick Sullivan, Michael Kenny, Joseph DeLucca, William Ferrari, Anthony Wyrebek, A. R. Martino, Martin Brown, Michael Daly, Frank Lombardo, Francis Shanahan. Cor nelius Sullivan, Martin Kerwin, Joseph Martino, John Callahan, Frank Kelley, Cornelius Shea, Will liam Ladden, Michael Hanley, John s. Russell, Timothy J. Moriarty, Joseph Devery, Timothy Caya- naugh, Jeremiah Mccormack, Har- old Maloney and John McLir1den.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
LINGO CLUB SETS
 DATE FOR DINNER
Annual Dance at Waverly May 25-Puzzo Enter
 tains Members

The Unico Club of Waterbury, which includes leading Italian bus mess and professional men of the city will hold its annual dinner dance at Waverly Inn, Cheshire, Thursday evening May 18th at nine o'clock. 'e.
 This affair is being arranged by the entertainment committee of the Unico Club, headed by Joseph L. Manganaro, and includes City As- sessor Fred Palomba. Paul Puzzo, William Gerardi, and Amedio Pel- osi. Yesterday this committee met at Paul Puzzo's estate at Lake Ply mouth, and from reports made it is a forgone conclusion that this years dinner dance will be a grand af- fair and well patronized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
BEN.MAWR CLUB
 TURNS DEBATERS

A meeting of the Ben -Mawr" Social and Athletic Girls Club was held yesterday at the home of Miss Ann DeCosmo.
 A very interesting program was carried out. The main feature of the meeting was a debate entitled Do Women Dress to Please the Men" !" and the Negative side, including Miss Terry DiVito, was victorious. The Affirmative side, including Miss Adele Scalzo and Miss Mary Augelli, gave a splendid argument. The judges were Miss Ann DeCosmo, Miss Sally DiVito and Miss Rose mond Tavano.
 Members of the "Ben-Mawr" Girls Club, extend their sincere thanks to the Sewing Club for their most cordial invitation.
 The next meeting of the Ben Mawr" Social and Athletic Girls Club will be held May 28, at the home of Miss Terry DiVito.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
POLYNESIANSHOP
 AT SUCENHEIMERS

Something new in women's and misses fashions is brought to Wa terbury by Sugenheimers in the opening of their new Polynesian Shop on Monday, May 18th.
 The Polynesian fashions are the outcome of months of exploration on the part of Truman Bailey a talent ed artist. photographer and designer. He duplicated the clarity of tropic colors-the lush lovelineSs of island howers-tatto, tapa, and traditional hei tiki Ca charm to ward of eviD. These patterns. and many, many more have been adopted in hun- dreds of wonderful ways to turn this Polynesian Venture into beautiful and facinating women's fashions for sport, town and evening wear. These fashions are exclusively featured in the new Polynesian Shop at Sugen- heimers, amidst South Sea Island atmosphere bedecked with palm trees and other native innovations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
FOUR INJUREDIN AUTO ACCIDENT
Collision on WOlc0tt Road Results in Arrested of
 of Driver

Four persons were injured shortly before l2 o'clock last night on the Wolcott road, near Bouley Manor, when the car in which they were parked was struck from behind by an automobile operated by Irenee Archambault, 37, of 21 1-2 Onion steet.
 William J. Golden, ss, of 137 Cen tral avenue, driver the parked car and his wife Camille, 37, were both injured. Also injured was their daughter, Elaine, II. Jennie Burns, of 83 Edson avenue and Mrs. Emma Gauvin, 56, also of 83 Edson avenue, mother of Mrs. Golden.
 The injured were at the home of Dr. Sidney w. Jennes.
 Archambault was arrested on a charge of reckless driving by Motor Patrolmen Vincent Begg and Ray mond Grady. According to the off, cers, Golden had stopped on the side of the road to fix a puncture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
Dr. w. A. Bulevich
 Opens Miami Office
Poplar Place Man Receives License Today to Practice
 NaturOpathy in Florida
BROOKLYN NEWS

cal Health Center in Chicago. He intends to open an office in Florda the first week in September, possibly in Miami. .
 Mothers Troubles"
 Mothers Troubles, play in two acts, was the feature of a program which included a concert and dance at the Mothers day celebration of the Knights of Lithuania and St. Joseph's choir last night at St. Jo- seph's hall. Nellie Kanspke played the leading role of the mother who is worried about her daughters love affairs.
 Others participating were Adele Greblunas, John Lusas and Cecelia Smolkas as the daughters; Steph- anie Tutoatis as Aunt Maud; Mary Adomaitis as Maggie, the gossiper; Ann Stckna as Mrs. Klein; Marion Kruklevich as Claire; Stella Valen- cis as Ginger; Adona Bu',auskas as Joan, and Joseph Janush, John Lesunaitis and Edward Stulginskas as the three suitors.
 Following the play there were songs by the junior choir with Joan Lusas, Cecelia Smolkas, Helen Ur- kevic and Marion Krunklecivh as solo;sts. Lithuanian dance music was played by Edward Digimas, Val Markus, Witty Ulinskas, Albert Jarus and Vincent Klimas.
 Songs were also sung by Sophie Stulginskis, Algrid Ulinskas, Alexan- der Markus, Charles Karinauskas and Joseph Cosgie. Lithuanian dances were performed by Marcelle Andrikis, Albert Markus, Adele Gre blunas, Joseph Coskie, Aldona Bu- kauskas. Ethel Stulginskis, Joan Lu- sas, Witty Ulinskas, Michalena Urke- vic, Sophia Lukmints, Ann Stokna, Vincetn Klimas, Agnes Miklinevich, Stephanie Tutoaitis, and Charles KainauskaS. ....
 Monologues were given by Dolores Markus, Helen Padaigis, Irene Dre- vinskis, Ann Dulskis, Sophie tSul- ginkis, Alexande Markus, Charles Karinauskas and Joseph Cooskie. St. Joseph's choir sang a number of Lithuanian songs and there was dancing from g p. m. until midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
FORCED TO WORK SUNDAY FOR KING

Toronto, Ont, May 15-(UP)- King George VI and Queen Eliza beth of Great Britain were the un- witting cause today of dispute over Toronto's ancient blue laws. Leaders of the Lords Day Alliance, aggressive supporters of the restric- tioNs, assailed city officials for per uniting laborers to work on Sunday, decorating the city hall for their majesties' approaching visit. EX- plained Mayor Ralph Day:
 'Uncertainty as to whether their majesties would make the trip be- cause of unsettled European con- ditions caused the situation. Firms contracting for the decorating did it too late to compete the job with out working Sunday"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
Marriage Intentions

The marriage market is still on the upgrade. Seven couples filed marriage Intentions at the office of the town clerk over the week end, following the mark of 10 sets of marriage intentions filed the previous weekend.
 The following have filed mar riage intentions:
 John Streponaitis of 77 Bank street, and Helena Jackimozyk, New Britain.
 Ernest Siglio, 70 Pilgrim ave- nue, and Margaret Arcaro, 8 Bur- ton street.
 William Windebank, Falls ave- nue, Oakville, and Marion Har- mon, 3S COssett, street. $ Anthony l.. Giordano, 59 East Farm street, and Bernice M. Cos cia, Wolcott road. Charles T. Pf0bert, IT,, 6 Pat terson court, and Amy J. Kott, S5 Manville street.
 Leonard Campoli, SIS Baldwin street, and Carmella M. Tedcsco, 9 Carmen street.
 John D. Smith, New London. and Christine T. DelDonna, 26 Crown street.