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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
JIM ROOSEVELT
 GETS INTO SUIT

New York, March 24.-(UP).- James Roosevelt, son of the presi- dent, was among those named in federal court today in the, govern ment's suit against leading motion picture companies on charges of violating the antitrust laws.
 Young Roosevelt's name was sub- stituted in the suit for that of his employer, Samuel Goldwyn. There were six other substitutions made today in the omnibus suit, which when filed last summer, listed 132 persons and 33 companies.
 Other substitutions included The odore Caruso, Charles Schwartz, and Emmanuel Silverstone, all of United Artists, for Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, ST., and Charles Chap lin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
SENATE RAISES
 WAR DEPT FUNDS

Washington, March 24-(UP)- The senate appropriations commit- tee today reported a $5l3,188,882 war department appropriations bill to provide funds for immediate start on expansion of the army air corps to 5000 fighting planes. The senate committee added $13,330,945 to the bill approved by the house.
 As passed by the house, the bill appropriated $499, 9,S57,9 ,936, of which $94, ,737 ,281 was for the air corps. An additional contractural authority Of $le sos, ,988 was provided to enable acceleration of the air corps expan- sion program.
 Simultaneously, it was revealed that the army has selected tentative sites in the Mississippi valley for construction of vital, hazardous loading plants for high explosives, to be used in the event of 8 major emergency"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
AL CAPONE FEELS
 NEED OF PRAYER

San Pedro, Cal, March 24.- (UP).-Al Capone feels the need of a savior" the Rev. Silas A. Thweatt said here today and revealed that the former gangster had asked him at religious services at the Terminal Island federal prison to pray for his soul.
 T had delivered my sermon, Dying Like Fool based on the biblical passage 'Di Abner as Fool Dieth?'" Thweatt said. "Then I ask ed the 75 convicts present if any of them felt the need of prayer. 1 "Capone, among others, raised his hand. We pray for them. Then I asked: Are any of you fellows here feeling the need of a savior. If SO. stand before your fellows confess ing the fact Capone was the first to rise. We prayed again."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Little Tluo Year
 Old Girl Lost

When little Diana Benoit, 2 years old, was missing from her home at 86 Wheeler street, Wa terville, only a few minutes this morning, her mother, Mrs. Katherine Benoit, a nurse, be- came concerned. She had heard about Jackie Grady, the 4-year- old Gates avenue boy who has been lost since yesterday after noon.
 Mrs. BenOit called police headquarters right away, when a search up and down the street failed to discover Diana's whereabouts.
 Motor Patr0lman John Me Donald responded. He cruised around the neighborhood for a time, and then, only 3 few blocks away from her home, he found Diana playing with. some children on a neighboring street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
CONGRESSMAN
 TURNER IS DEAD

Washington, March 24-{UP)- Rep. Clarence w. Turner, D.. Tenn, died early today of 8 heart attack at his hotel apartment. He was 72. He had been i'll two weeks but at tended yesterdays session of con- gress. His wife, Mrs. Nellie Rust Turner, was with hiK when he died. Turner was born near Clydeton, Tenn. His home was in Waverly, Tenn. He was first elected to con- gress in 1922, again in 1882 and to each succeeding congress. He was Q member of the house military af- fairs committee. Besides Mrs. Tur- her he is survived by two brothers, Judge Bruce Turner of Columbia, Tenn. and Joseph Turner of Mc- Ewen, Tenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

thrust that opened the vast re- sources of Rumania and the strate- gically important Black Sea coast to the Reich.
 Now Hungary with almost 50,000 square miles of fertile land and Rumania with almost 155, ,000 square miles producing oil, timber, minerals and food needed for the German war machine have been brought within the orbit of a new Nazi Empire that covers almost 100000 square miles in the heart of Europe. In addition, the farm products of Little Lithuania are available to the Reich in event of an emergency and Poland's position has become almost unbearable as a result of pressure to join either the Nazi- Fascist bloc or the anti-Hitler front.
 Cuts Huge Pathway
 The result of this economic ex- pansion on top of Hitler's big terri torial gains in the destruction of Czechoslovakia and the seizure of Memel has cut a thick pathway iron, the North Sea to the Black Sea, surrounded Poland,s 150,000 square miles on three sides and made the secondary powers such as Jugo- slcvia, Bulgaria and Turkey reluct- ant to deal with the anti-Nazi front unless given an iron-clad guaran- tee of military support.
 The completeness with which Ru- mania, by signing new trade agree ment with Germany. came under Nazi domination indicated the suc- cess, at least temporarily, of Hit ler's blow at Czechoslovakia, which broke past pledges and united his chief foes but which overcame in one stride many of the factors in- terfering with his control of the resources of central Europe.
 Britain Really Aroused
 Put on the other side of the pie ture the swift aggressions of the last week have had an adverse eff feet on Hitler's future plans. Great Britain has been so aroused by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
COMPROMISE IN
 TRUCK STRIKE
Agreed Upon Tentatively at Providence; Employ
 CTS, Strikers to Get It

Providence, R. l., March 24 -(U. P0 - A compromise designed to end the truck strike that has paralyzed southern New England industry has been agreed upon tentatively by negotiators and will be presented to strikers and employers for ratifica- ton, 1t was disclosed today.
 The compromise, drafted by Carl Gill, ace trouble shooter" for the Federal Labor Department, was pre- sented at a 15-hour tri-state confer ence which ended shortly before noon. Terms were withheld.
 It was announced that members of the striking International Bro- therhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers of America will meet this afternoon to vote on ratification.
 Truck owners will take a similar vote tomorrow at 2 p. m.
 The union originally demanded a three-year contract with 75 cents an hour for drivers of trucks of over five-ton capacity and 65 cents an HUI AOA wv yCuAo aAAA SO CCAAto dlA hour for the third for drivers of trucks of less capacity. At present drivers receive an average of 60 cents an hour with rates varying as to locality.
 The strike, which began Sunday, originally was confined to Rhode Island, but yesterday spread to Massachusetts and Connecticut when no settlement was forthcom- ing. Some 200 drivers are on strike and nearly again as many were forced out of work when other em- ployers suddenly ordered all trucks garaged as a retaliatory measure.
 After the marathon conference, Governor William H. Vanderbilt of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
FOREIGN POLICY
 OF UNITED STATES
Stiffened Toward Aggres- sor Nations; Must De-
 pend on Many Forces
By HOBART c. MONTEl

Copyright, 1889, by United Press)
 Washington, March 24- (UP)- Diplomatic observers today credited progress of the administrations re- armament program with what they believed to be a stiffened foreign policy toward aggressor nations. These observers interpreted the United States action of the last week against Nazi absorption of Czech provinces as a new phase in this governments foreign policy and possibly the beginning of a stronger stand against all aggressors. x one official informed the United Press that only within recent weeks has the administration considered its military and naval forces at. or approaching, level where the ap- plicatio nof economic pressure could safely be applied to powerful for- eign nation.
 Forces Regulate Policy
 Soon after President Roosevelt began his naval construction pro- gram in 1888, a high state depart ment official said that this govern ment's foreign policy must depend for its effectiveness on the following forces, in the order named:
 1. Moral force appeal to inter- national morality.
 2. Economic force penalty tar. If rates! embargoes and boycotts.
 3. Naval and military force.
 That official said any attempt to apply economic force must be backed by naval and military strength suf- ficient to insure against attack from the nation to which economic pres
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Hopes of Finding Him Alive Dwindle as Hours
 Pass By FEARS HE HAY HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY CAR Driver of Auto Might Have Carried Lad Away
 After Accident

An airplane from Beth any field was called into the hunt this afternoon. Piloted by J. w. Field, it was to fly low back and forth over the Mill Plain section in an effort to pick up some trace of the miss ing lad from the air.
 The fate of four-year old Jackie Grady was still shrouded in mystery this | afternoon, twenty-four hours after his disappearance. Each passing hour dimmed hopes that the youngster might be found alive, with no trace of the boy being found by hun- dreds of Searchers who combed virtually every inch of the Mill Plain section. Jackie, son of MT. and Mrs. John Grady of II Gates avenue, left his home to play early yesterday after- noon and soon thereafter vanished from sight.
 The original theory that the boy had been drowned in a swamp be- tween Bouley Manor and Mill Plain grew less and less strong as care- full search revealed no sign, and at press hour police were inclining to the belief that the lad had been struck by an automobile and carried away by the driver of the car. There appeared virtually no evidence that the boy may have been Kidnapped. but, nevertheless, police were also checking on this possibility.
 Policemen Escape M
 Two policemen narrowly escaped being trapped in a sewer leading from Mill Plain to Hamilton Park as they sought the boy late this morning. Patrolman Matthew Kosky was rescued by fellow policemen through manhole on Meriden road while Patrolman Paul Moynihan managed to crawl back to safety. Both policemen were partially over- come by sewer gas after being cap- tives for more than half an hour. They were relieved from duty and sent to Dr. Edward E. Fitzpatrick, police surgeon, for treatment.
 Volunteers aided more than 60 policemen and a number of firemen from the arrival of daylight this morning. Boy Scouts, who took part in the search last night, were to re- sume the hunt this afternoonI The search, which began soon after dark continued through the whole night, and was taken up on an even wider scale after dawn.
 Great Area Covered
 The area covered in the search last night and today extended be- tween Meriden and Wolcott roads, from Stillson road south to Hamil- ton Park. Brooks within the woods and swamp were dragged, as were several shallow ponds in the section.
 Hundreds were at the various key points of the search all day long, and watched searching parties time after
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
AMERICANS WIN
 OVER TWO MILLION
Ten Tickets on Workman Were Drawn By Resi-
 dents of U. s.

Dublin, Mar. 24. (UP)-Ten tickets on Workman were drawn in the Irish Sweepstakes by residents of the United States, who won $141,000 each, @ total of $1,410,000.
 : Seven Americans held tickets on Macmoffatt, winning $70,500 each for total of $493,500. Nine had tickets on Kilstar, winning $47,000 each for a total of $423,000.
 Another $334,62O went to the 715 Americans who drew consolation prizes, worth $468 each. The 469 Americans who held tickets on horses which did not start or fin- ished out of the money won $219, ,492 at $2,492 each. The 50 residual prizes brought their holders $197, $50.
 The United States thus won a total of $3,078,462. Americans buy approximately half of the tickets sold. Since the total subscribed to the pool was $11,414,170, Americans must have invested $5,700,000.
 The pool was divided in the pro- portion of $5, ,106,300 to the hospitals and expenses, or 44.74 per cent of the pool, and $6,307,879 to prizes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Spanish Loyalists To Make
 Unconditional Surrender

affirmed that as soon as Nationalist troops began to occupy Republican territory all existing political, ad- ministrative and military jurisdic- ton by the Republicans would cease. The newspapers said the sole con- dition which the Republican envoys attached to the unconditional sur- render was that certain persons in the Republican regime be given safe conduct to escape abroad. Popolo al Roma, first to publish the news, said there were five envoys in the Republican delegation. The paper said the envoys included Wenceslao Carillo. minister of the interior for the Madrid defense council, and General Jose Ortega.
 The situation in Madrid, the en- yoys were quoted, had become des- ,perate, with an average of 2,000 per- sons dying daily of hunger and sick ness. The Loyalists said that the Madrid government was unable to guarantee the surrender of Valen- cia, Cartagena, and and other prin- cipal Republican cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

Rome, March 24 (UP) - Italian newspapers published dispatches from Burgos, Spain, today asserting that peace negotiations were pro- gressing satisfactorily between the Nationalists and Republicans and that 1t was possible there might be an agreement under which Nation alist troops would enter Madrid to- morrow. Messagero asserted that the Republicans had agreed to demili- tarize the entire mined sectors about Madrid today.
 All newspapers agreed that Re- publican delegation had arrived at Burgos, the seat of the Nationalist government, by airplane yesterday to negotiate surrender. II Piccolo asserted that the envoys offered im- mediate unconditional surrender of Madrid, complete disarmament of the Republican army and recogni- toin of Generalissimo Francisco Franco, the Nationalist leader. as head of the Spanish state and armed forces. It was added that the envoys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Modern I arzan Durand Still Holds Off Posse
300 Men Moblized From Two States Fail to Get Wyoming Killer-State of Martial Law May
 Have to Be Called

Cody, Wyo, March 2&-(UP)- Three hundred men mbbilized by two states climbed a towering peak in the Beartooth mountains at dawn today seeking battle with Earl Dur and, 26, a "Tarzan" who eats raw meat, shoots with deadly accuracy with either rifle or bow and arrow, and has killed four men within a week.
 Gov. Nels Smith said he was ready on a moments notice to declare 8 state of martial law in Park county and dispatch troops if Durand is cornered. All idea of taking him alive seemed to have vanished from official minds; they wanted only to kill him.
 The mountain climbers were equipped with howitzers, trench mortars, gas guns, and other equip- ment of the Wyoming National Guard. The full resources of the mil- itary were available and National Guard officers were directing them.
 May Be Starving
 The officers believed that Durand was desperately weak from hunger, but there was no guarantee that he had not captured some small moun- tain animal and eaten it raw. Beard- ed, expert tracker and huntsman, he was too canny to light 8 fire which would provide smoke to guide the posse to his lair.
 The volunteer civilian climbers were augmented by detachments from the Wyoming and Montana National Guards. They were techni- clans in the use of howitzers and trench mortars.
 Smith said he would not put the county under martial law until county authorities requested 1t.
 COrnered Wednesday
 Durand had been cornered We'd nesday in natural fortress termed
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

next Tuesday because of the illness of City Assessor Thomas A. Shana- han, Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly, and Attorney James D. C.. Murray, sounsel for Mayor Frank Hayes in the trial, were at the Cap- ital today, apparently checking on the lobbying activities of Harry E.. Mackenzie of Bethel, expected to be the next state witness called by Special Prosecutor Alcorn. Mac kenzie is a confessed conspirator in the trial.
 No Change In Shanahan Dr. Andrew J. Jackson reported no change today in the condition of MT. Shanahan, who yesterday was reported resting comfortable. MT. Shanahan is expected to be ready to return to the trial on Tuesday. It was reported at the Hartford hospital that Assistant States At torney Harold E. Mitchell, who un- derwent an appendectomy last Fri day, is resting comfortably.
 Hartford sources said that Attor- ney Murray and MT. Kelly were in the vicinity of the governors office and the secretary of states office. They had no appointment with the governor. it was learned.
 Although they declined to discuss the nature of their business, it is reasonable to believe that they were preparing background for the rigid and searching cross-examination which Mackenzie will undergo.
 Alc0rn Fees Not Included
 The $77,81246 cost of the inves- tigation and trial to date, does not include the fees of Special Prosecu- tor Hugh M. Alcorn and his two assistants, Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr., and MT. Mitchell. And recently the gen. eral assembly passed a bill removing the limit of $25 daily fees of assist ant prosecutors.
 The fee to Warren M. Brown,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Developments Through Europe
fBy United Pressl

lDy OuItCU GEcSSJ
 LONDON-Britain and France reported comforting with Russia and Poland on . four-pOwer "Stop Hitler" drive backed by definite military alliance.
 BERLIN-Nazis hail new Ru- maniah trade pact as g definite defeat for Britain's anti-Hitler campaign.
 BUCHAREST - R U m a n a n breathe easier, believing agree ment with Germany has averted danger of war on Rumania.
 BRATISLAVA - Sl0vaks mass near border to repel any further Hungarian advance into Slovakia.
 BUDAPEST-Hungarians mini- mize importance of border fight ing.
 ROME-Newspapers report Re- publican Spain is negotiating for outright surrender, perhaps to- morrow.
 Poland-POIitical sources report polish rejection of British bid for participation in stop Hitler front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
PRESIDENT IS
 STILL CONFINED

Washington, March 24-( )--A severe headcold forced President Roosevelt today to cancel his regular cabinet meeting and all engage ments except a conference with Sec retary of State CordelI Hull and his regular press conference. He was noticeabiy uncomfortable at the lat ter. He twice interrupted his con- versation to sneeze.
 MT. Roosevelt said he would re- main at the White House over the weekend and hopes to leave for a holiday at Warm Springs. Ga. We'd nesdsy night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
|NoTraces of 4-Year Old
 BoyUncovered2 24Hours After Disappearance
Local Fraud Trial Has Cost$77,812UptoNow
Attorney James D. C. Murray, Thomas P. Kelly Are in Hartford Today Looking Up Lobbying
 Record of Harry Mackenzie

Bills of the Waterbury grand jury investigation and conspiracy trial mounted to $77s124e today with the by Judge Ernest 1ngls The 12 jurors and two alter mates hearing the trial receive first stpends under the latest group of items approved For 16 days the ten men and Of the adiournment of the court Wednesday until
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March 24-(UP)- Government expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through March 22, compared with a year ago:
 This Year Expenses Last Year $6,593, 4,013.01 $5,382, 662,9 ,91S.17
 Receipts $4,s25,572,757S1 s4,7o1. .5S1, 463.03
 Gross Deficit s2,2s7.s41,255.20 s6s1 .Os1. .515.14
 Net Deficit s2.2ss.41s,oo5.2O ss24 1860. .ss5.14
 Cash Balance sa,44s,2ss.s51.71 $s,0ss,74s.5so
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
TOP SPOT AGAIN
 FOR DEMOCRATS

Hartford, Conn. March 24-(UP) Though defeated in the state elec- tions last fall, the Democratic party will have top place on the voting machines in l940, Attorney General Francis A. Pallotti, a Republican, ruled today.
 Pallotti said the party with the most votes attains the top position on the machines in the succeeding elections. A Republican governor was elected last fall on the combined Republican and Union party vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
WOULDN'T PAY FINE

New Britain, Conn, March "A = (UP) Even though he has $200 in the bank, Lucien Tardiff, Hart ford, refused to pay a fine of 8 and costs of $9.35 for driving without a license.
 Tardiff told the police court clerk he was out of job and would ra- ther work the fine out in county jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Triple Alliance Must Halt Hitler, Is Latest Report
Poland Seems to Have Dropped Out of Push Against Nazis-Hiher Has Secured Great War Sup-
 plies Since Push Started
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS United Press Foreign News Editory

Adolf Hitler pushed Great Britain and Soviet Russia closer revival of the prewar triple alliance today with extension of his economic frontiers eastward to the Black Sea The struggle for domination in Europe is bit
 terest in it's economic phase and within the last the Naz fehrer has made tremendous advances capped by
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The Weather

Fair, Mild Tonight; Saturday Cloudy, Cold Fun Weather Report Page 3
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08

Tribute to Mike" Bolton
 The memorial fountain repre- sented tribute from thousands of Waterbury children to Mike" Bol- ton, on duty at Hamilton park from 1918 until 1885.
 Public subscription. for the mem- orial was directed through The Wa terbury Democrat and Uncle Harry cooperating with the park depart ment, with the school children con- tributing to defray cost of bronze plaque on which is inscribed:
 Loving Children--Fond friends placed this tablet in memory of Michael J, Bolton, Hamilton park patrolman, 1918-1935; friend and guardian of all who entered this park"
 20 Ton Stone
 The park department arranged for olAaining the 20-ton granite stone from which the fountain was carved and the Michael J. Bolton Memorial was unveiled at ceremonies attend ed by thousands of persons, thou sands of children, with prominent city officials taking part. Three sons of the patrolman, Michael, Joseph and Raymond Bolton, ur- yelled the memorial while E. Vim cent Maloney, publisher of The Wa terbury Democrat, presented the memorial to Mayor Frank Hayes who, in turn, presented it to the then Supt. of Parks Irving w.. Harrison.
 Members of The Waterbry Dem- ocrat official family, John A. Hay den, business manager; Cornelius F. Maloney, associate editor, and Harry DeVorken, advertising mana ger, attended, with te latter acting as master of ceremonies.
 Patrolman Mike" Bolton died March II. 1885, and almost four years afterwards, to the day, van- dals and thieves destroyed a por- tion of the memorial which marked esteem in which Mike" Bolton was held by thousands.
 Park department officials and police are puzzled over the theft of the drinking fountain bubblerS. They said today that it was hard to understand how any boys living in Waterbury and who might well have known and loved 'Mike' Bol- ton in their years of play at Hamil- ton park, could commit the vandalism and theft.
 A thorough investigation is being undertaken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
LIONS DIRECTORS
 HOLD MEETING
Regular Session of Club Scheduled for TOmOr-
 row Noon

The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Waterbury Lions Club was held last evening at the home of John Turbert, Al Prospect st. Among those present were resident Francis Calvin, Sidney Pearson, John Turbert, James Mill Ter, Merwin Bronson, Anthony Nas- tri, Dr. Glenn Sweet, Robert Lager quist, and Calvin Martin.
 The regular business meeting of the club will be held Thursday noon at the Elton to act upon matters discussed at last nights meeting. A special initiation service for all new members will be held March 23.
 A speaker from the Citizens Good Government Association will address the group on March 30.