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INTERNATIONAL
NEWS REVIEW
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likely to have used the term available
without much effort.
On the other hand, it is known,
rather definitely, that Chamberlain
insisted Mussolini must recall some
more of his volunteers from Spain,
and that Mussolini point-blank re-
fused to do that. He even went so
far as to Illustrate what was Cham
berlain's pet plan, that of cementing
European peace by the organization
of four-power coalition, for Mus
solini very openly stated that as
long as the Spanish rebels had not
won the civil war, and as long as
there was no official recognition of
General Franco as a belligerent in
the eyes of international law, there
could be no further talk of appease-
ment. Chamberlain, briefly, found
out that Anthony Eden, his erstwhile
foreign minister, was right when he
maintained that democratic discus
sions with dictators are impossible
they, as rule, do not want to under
stand the language of gentlemen,
preferring that of DULLES.
Talks in Geneva.
While Chamberlain was in Paris,
he was accompanied by his present
foreign minister, Lord Halifax, who
went into a huddle with Georges
Bonnet, French foreign minister. I'M
mediately thereupon Bonnet went to
Geneva and few days later was
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-19
PRINTERS DEVIL?

Editor Askov American:
Usually I get benefited by the
proof readers changing of some
words and sentences in my articles
sent for publication in the Askov
American.
However, last time it did not fare
so very well; instead of minimizing
the mistakes they were made worse
Sapping was changed to sopping and
the sentence, whose work and pay
does not reach a decent living"
changed into ''whose work and pay
day do not need decent living"
always thought the printer
devil became dormant between cleo
ton days. And had much faith in
Mr.. Conway because he is very
punctual; so much so that he sees
mistakes where there are none.
In his article about the experiences
on his trip to the Black Hills a year
ago last summer, he corrected in his
writing something similar to "an
apple" into "an apple"
My mistakes in writing are many
but not purposely, as l don't know
any better. I never had much edu-
cation and arrived in this country
when almost 40 years old.
Between sapping and sopping there
is much difference, sap (undermin-
ing) and sop (can be satisfying) In
my article there was no comment
made about Republicans satisfying
labor laws, but much said about
undermining what labor gained by
law and force
I wish somebody would take my
place, who is more able than I, but
as long as the proper Maytag" is not
on the job, allow me to rub the dirty
tricks committed by capital over the
old-fashioned dashboard.
JOHN NIEBOER.
Hinckley, MINI.
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and those associated with him in
efforts being made to rebuild Min
nesota is the only right and honorable
course to pursue.
CARL A. RYAN.
Jenkins, Mimi, Jan. II, 1889.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-19

joined by Lord Halifax who had gone
to Rome with his chief. Halifax and
Bonnet were in Switzerland for the
purpose of taking part in one of the
periodical meetings of the council
of the League of Nations, and it de-
veloped early this week that Lord
Halifax had been assigned to the task
of offering Bonnet his assistance to
the end that France declare itself
willing to make certain concessions
to Italy. There were indications that
France was susceptible to British
pressure, but at the moment of this
writing nothing is known clearly
enough to say anything more about
Stiffening Attitude.
European statesmen, be they die
tators or Representatives of popular
governments, have many things to
think about these days. There is,
for instance, Hitler; he appears to
have come to the conclusion that re-
sistance to the theology of Soviet
Russian communism is not yet strong
enough, so he persuaded the gov
eminent of Hungary to join Germany,
Italy and Japan in their agreement
to flight the Cominterm"- is, the
Internationale communistic organiza-
ton whose most prominent member
the Soviet commonwealth is.
There has not from Moscow come
any word showing that the Soviets
are more seriously perturbed about
this Strengthening out of a hostile
alignment than it has been before.
And although Stefan Csaky, Hun
gary's foreign minister, a couple of
days ago arrived in Berlin to talk the
matter over with Germany's for
eign minister, Joachim Won Ribben-
trop, it is not so very likely that any
international policies will undergo
radical changes as result.
Situation in Spain.
OF more immediate and serious
concern is the situation in Spain
where it now is clear that Rebel
General Francisco Franco is making
a desperate attempt to terminate the
conflict. Although he has been
weakened considerably in the south
western part of the country as a re-
suit of brilliantly conducted often
sives by the government troops, he
appears to be making pretty steady
progress in Catalonia-the northeast
ern part of the country-with BARGE
Iona as his ultimate goal. Last Sum-
day the important city of Tarragona
fell into his hands, and he is that
much closer to Barcelona.
The fact that Italy will not with
draw from the fight, and that serious
efforts are being made in the United
States and other countries to stop
expectations of foodstuffs and other
materials to the government loyalists,
is, of course, of great Importance to
Franco.
Far Eastern War.
Chungking, China's newest capital,
has been subjected to a lot of Jap
anese bombarding during the last few
days, but the general military situa-
ton has not been materially altered;
in fact, from military viewpoint,
relatively little has come out of China
and Japan concerning the war for
quite some time. All that is known
is that it is still in progress, but no
large-scale fighting has been reported
since Canton was taken by the Jap
anese invaders early in the winter
Some weeks ago the Tokyo govern
ment proclaimed that it could not
recognize the principle of the Open
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Hinckley, MINI.

Editors Note-The editor is always
sorry, of course, when someone's
handwriting, not familiar to him, is
mis-interpreted. We try not to
change writer's own words very
much; only, if possible, to make them
better from grammatical stand
point, but there is such a thing as
endeavoring to guess what a certain
indistinct word is and guessing it
wrong. Our guess was apparently
wrong in Mr.. Nieboer's case, which
he speaks of.
We are sorry, but all we can do
is to ask our writers to use care in
sending us clear and distinct copy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-19
Opinions of Others

(Short timely letters on topics OF
public interest are welcome whether
form with those of the American.
All letters must be signed with the
writer's name for our information.
Signed articles always are more ct.
fective, but If the writer does not
wish to have his name used. 1t will
be withheld.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-19
NickersOn
(From Another CORRESPONDENT

Mrs Edward Beaudry is i'll with pneu-
monia. Her sister is here taking care
of her.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Becker called on
Mr.. and Mrs. BohIin Sunday evening.
Peter Wiggin is ill in bed with cold
at this writing.
The Friendly Neighbors will meet at the
home of Mrs. E. J. Miller Wednesday, Jan.
25th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nickerson returned re-
Gently from Seattle, WASH, where he was
called for his fathers funeral.
Thora Bohlin visited Mrs. McGrath in
Kerrick Friday.
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he preferred the comparative obscur-
ity of the Danish court, and was be-
loved by not only the members Of
his family but by the people as a
whole
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From Exchanges

Editorial Comment From Other News
papers Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions of the
Askov American.
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to change his own IL ne desires. his
lip decoration now appears clipped
at the sides of the noStrilS and is
rounded at the ends, with a little
blob of hair under each nostril and
a smaller one, resembling what is left
of Czechoslovakia, in the center.
GutZon Borglum'S work on the
great stone faces of Washington, Lin
coin, jefferson and Roosevelt Il mean
Theodore, as the minister said who
blessed God for the four great Amer
lean leaders) is certainly appropri-
ate. It has taken him almost as
long to get the sculpturing done as
it did the great men to attain the
height of their service to the country.
Oh well, it is a government pro-
ject and his crew has possibly spent
great deal of the time in making
out payroll forms and other docu-
mentS.
There is some consolation in Borg
lum's work, though, and that is the
fact that it has offered good depres-
sion employment to multitude OF
sculptors and laymen. Another good
point in favor of the project in the
Black Hills of South Dakota is that
many of the nations lawmakers and
other important people of this nation
will naturally go there to see the
work and will have brought home
to them the fact that there is need
for government attention to the great
bread basket of the country.
I wonder, though, if the same de-
gree of mystery will surround the
great granite faces in future periods
of time as surrounds the great Sphinx
of the Egyptians. I suppose some
wag will insinuate to his offspring
that it was one of the greatest
achievements of history when sculp-
tors could make three Republicans
and one Democrat stand side by side,
even in stone.
All, ha, they have finally an
nounced an actress to take the part
of Scarlet O'Hara in the movie taken
from the book, "Gone With the Wind"
Her name is Vivian Leigh. Now, by
golly, we can 60 back to keeping an
eye on Congress since that problem is
solved. I thought for time that we
were going to have to let those fell
lows run the country alone.
Anyhow, Vivian will not only be
the star of the movie, but she will aid
tremendously in balancing the bud
get, which the President doesn't seem
able to do alone. She will pay a
pretty penny into the income tax
Golfers out of Scarlet O'Hara's salary.
If they don't start filming the pic
ture too quickly, they can possibly
get a real honest-to-goodness war
scene without going to the expense
of making an artificial one.
We shouldn't compliment Frank
Murphy, the newly appointed United
States Attorney General, too much on
his change of heart over sitdown
strikes. He allowed one while gov
ernor of Michigan but now speaks
against them. You must remember
that Michigan had considerable union
labor voting power, and the Cover
nor was in politics; he had an eye
for business like Sandy, the Scot
who was sitting with an English
friend in a street car when a pretty
girl, known to Sandy entered the
car and sat down opposite. The
Englishman desired that he and Sandy
move over and sit beside her, but
ina, ma, wait Bit" said Sandy, "she
hasna paid her fare yet"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-19

Mrs. Dupont need have no pangs
of conscience over her act for Ger
tainly the husband would have had
it that way if he were alive.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-19

Extra-Hitler changes style of his
mustache. Well, why not? He has
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-01-19

changed the map of Europe so much
recently that he should be privileged
to change his own if he desires. His
lip decoration now appears clipped
at the sides of the nostrils and is
rounded at the ends, with a little
blob of hair under each nostril and
smaller one, resembling what is left
of Czechoslovakia, in the center.
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| Would Say
By A. w. CONAWAY

Secretary of Agriculture Henry A.
Wallace stirred tempest on Capitol
Hill in Washington recently when he
challenged his hecklers in the Repub-
lican party to present their own farm
bill. No, no, Henry, your own farm
plans have just about finished us
out here . how could you torment
us further by asking those fellows
to submit farm relief plan?
Besides you know very well that
the farm problem has always irked
the Republicans. Look at the Hoover
administration! 1t felt for the poor
farmer and when it found him,
it took all the assets he had left.
Why doggone it, the farmers them
selves have told you what they want
and if you won't listen to them how
could you, devout Democrat, listen
to the Republicans?
A report comes from Paris that
when Alex Dupont died last sum-
mer, he was buried in white duck
suit which he used to wear during
his years of colonial service. At the
time of his death, his widow was not
much concerned about national lot
terry ticket he had purchased. But
when it was found in September that
the ticket drew the million franc
($23, 30O) prize she began to search
for the ticket. Not finding it, she
obtained a court permit to open the
grave. Lo and behold, it was in a
pocket of her late husbands duck
suit. She collected the $4,000 and
proved to the world that man can
be a good provider even after death.
l.
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Oh we'll, it is a government pro-
ject and his crew has possibly spent
a great deal of the time in making
out payroll forms and other docu-
ments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
DELINQUENT TAX
PAVE R IS STILL
in COUNTY JAIL
Took Poor Debtors Oath
Saturday, But City Has
Filed Appeal

Samuel Kelman, of Lin
coin street, who was arrested
last week for failure to pay
overdue taxes on personal
property, continued to Ian
guish in jail today, though
on Saturday he was allowed
to take the poor debtors
oath. The city has filed no
tice of intention to ask for a
receiver.
A hearing on Kelman'S
plea was held Saturday morning
at New Haven county jail before
Justice of the Peace James D..
Clyne. Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci George j. Crocicchia was over
ruled on pleas In abatement and
Kelman allowed to take the cath.
Mr.. Crocicchia filed immediate mo-
tice Of intention to appeal, and Kel-
man was kept imprisoned.
The next proceedings will take a
possible 30 days. The city has Is
days to file the actual appeal In the
common pleas or superior court,
then can make the return day IS
days later.
The drive for collection of back
taxes Is continuing, under the d.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
WINTER PAYS
|. ITS FIRST REAL
VISIT TO CITY
Outlying Sections Blan.
|. keted in SnOwMuch
Slush on Streets

Waterbury had its first
taste of winter today, with
the north wind whipping
along behind q brisk snow
fall. Much of the snow in
the downtown area melted as
it fell, but a blanket of white
covered outlying sections.
Early this afternoon snow
and slush were beginning to
freeze and motorists had to
proceed cautiously. An icy
film made some streets hazardous.
Street department crews this
morning began sanding hilly
streets and highways. Sand was al
so sprlnkled near rotary standards
and at busy intersections. Only Q
few reports Of dangerous conditions
were. reported.
Cold weather Is predicted for
tonight and tomorrow, but the
weatherman makes no mention Of
any more snow.
Overcoat collars were turned up
as the wind whistled through the
streets and sent snow flying in thin
white sheets. The temperature this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
RENO BENEDETTI
is GIVEN HONOR
Tuscans Pay Tribute to
Founder OF Circles Here,
Throughout State

Tive reelection OF Reno Benedettt
a. president OF lhe state Tuscan
PhIanthl 1pic circle was celebrates
by persons OF Tuscan birth from
Waterbury and other Connecticut
cities yesterday a. Concordia hall,
High praise was rendered Mr., Ben
edetti Tor his diligence In the forma-
ton OF the local circle and thirteen
Other state groups,
.lmong those who praised Mr.
eenedett were Right Rev, Monsignor
Joseph Vaidambrlni Mayor Pa;ricl;
NJ, Pericllo, Mayor-elect Vincen'
sjcully, Joseph Ceresi state trustee
Alfredo Men.cuccino, president OF The
rorrinstoa circle, Coroner william
q. HenneSsey, and Tax Collector
.lect Humbert Mangni.
Addressing the gathering IN his
native tongue. Mr., Benedetti as.
serted he was deeply moved by Che
tribute He said the gathering was
y symbol of the solidarity and fra
ternIty OF the state. Tuscan circle
He congratulated the officers OF the
waterbury group and the dinner
arrangements committee and Of
fered toast 10 the success OF his
organization. Andy Clicks orchestra
played for dancing.
Mr.. Benedetti founded The local
circle In 1898 and served as preSi-
dent several terms, He organized
the state circle with eight units
In 1896 and has been president
ever since. The group now boasts
10 units. Mr.. Benedetti also has
been member OF Court Verdi
Foresters of America; Civilta d
Progresso society. and Prov, d'Avel-
limo society. Sons OF italy.
James Masserini was chairman
OF the dinner committee, assisted
by Peter FORTUNATE secretary; Clio
vanni, treasurer; Ri2zieri Catalani
local president: Fred FORTUNATE
Peter and stefano Groppi, Marie
VannI. Coriolano Corvi Guglielmo
Ceccherini. Dante Baini, Quarto
Paolini and ArIstide Palmerini,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
SERIES OF AIR
TALKS TOSTART
Harvey L. Williams TO
Discuss Airports, Land
ing Fields

Hartford, Dec, II Launching
wings Of Connecticut the series
OF weekly breakfasts sponsored by
the Connecticut Aeronautical De-
velopment Commission, Harvey l.,
Williams, chairman OF the Com
mission, will speak on the subject
Of airports and landing fields, the
foundation stone OF commercial air
transportation, private flying and
National air defense over Stations
WICC Bridgeport and WHIT Hart
ford this evening at 7;l5 p. m.
Mr., williams broadcast Is par
ticularly significant In view OF the
fact that the first New England
Regional Airport Conference will be
held Oh Thursday OF this week In
Hartford, The Conference Is spon-
sored by the Civil Aeronautics Au-
thority, the Federal regulatory and
aviation development organization,
ana has been arranged by the Con-
necticut Aeronautical Development,
Commission working In cooperation
with the authority. Its objective is
to discuss u comprehensive airport
program for New England and lay
the groundwork from which such a
plan may be developed within each
OF the New England states to be CO.
ordinated into regional plan,
wings of Connecticut" present.
ing wide variety OF information
as II effects the daily lives OF men
and women In Connecticut, will be
broadcast weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

Rev. Eugene p. Cryne, pastor Of
81. Patrick's church here, was
elected second vice president Of
the newly organized Connecticut
Boston College Alumni Association
at . meeting In Hartford Friday
evening,
One Of the speakers At the SEES
sion was John {. Gin, executive
secretary Of the Boston College
Alumni association. Movies were
shown OF Boston Colleges victory
over the Holy Cross eleven q
week ago,
Other officers Of the state
group elected were Joseph A.
Tribe, Hartford, president;
Joseph A. Fitzgerald, New Haven,
first vice. preSident; Mark J. Gre
han. Hartford, trcauSrer; George
T. White, New Haven, secretary.
Carl g. swanson Of New Haven
was named to the board Of direc-
tors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
Torrington Nun
Taken By Death

TOrrington, Dec. 11--Slster
Mary Phllomena Johnston, for
more than so years in the Or
der Of the Sisters Of Mercy and
who lived at the St. Francis
convent for the past ~ years,
died at st. Francis hospital,
Hartford, Sunday. She was
taken to the hospital Wednes.
day. Born in Merlden, she
came here from st. Mary's con-
vent in Derby. During her stay
In TorringtOn she taught music
at So. Francis Parochial school.
She leaves q sister, Sister Mary
Pauline Johnston Of Mt. 81.
Joseph's Academy in Hartford.
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 0 a. m. at St. Mary's
Home in West Hartford. Burial
will be in st. Mary's cemetery,
Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
DEFAULT JUDGMENT
OFF COURT DOCKET

The motion for judgment by de-
fault in the civil action of Mary
Gartzman of this city, and others,
against the City of Waterbury, was
withdrawn from the docket of COM
mon pleas court this morning. The
litigation was based on property on
Ward street.
Joseph p and Anna Marchukai-
tbs, husband and wife, of this city,
have filed petitions in superior
court asking for changes of name.
The couple seek to have their
names changed to Joseph P. and
Anna March.
Another change Of name petition
filed in the same court was that of
Joseph Wojanowski of Meriden who
would like to be known as John
Winner legally. He claims he was
born in Poland, but for the last rs
years he has been known In this
country as John Winner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

street, who had been held here
without bail all night.
Officer John Orsini, of the Water
town police, said Grimm, who is the
son of Alderman Peter Griffin of
Waterbury, was "still dazed and had
very little to say" The officer said the
injured youth could not recall any
thing other than that he had gone
for ride with Doyle and Ring Sat-
urday night.
A WATERFOWL boy found Griffin
unconscious on the Northfleld road
shortly after l o'clock yesterday
morning, Later, according to Officer
Louis Jordan, Doyle was found in an
intoxicated condition on bank near
the spot where Griffin was discov-
cred. Tire marks indicated an auto
mobile was involved.
Waterbury police joined the search
for the automobile, which, 1t was
learned was owned by Doyle and
driven away by Ring,
Ring and the car were later stop
ped IN Thomaston by State Police
after an accident with New York
car Ring was arrested on q charge
Of reckless driving, and when his
Identity was established, he was
ordered held for Coroner Lester w,
Schafer, OF Winsted, who is investi-
eating the Griffin case,