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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
COLORED MEN ARE BOUND OVER
Manslaughter Is Charge for Death of AllenH.
 Carter E

Two colored men charged with granddaughter in the death of Allen II. Carter, 62, of 2o8 Woodlawn ter race, were bound over to tEe Sep teinber criminal term of superior court after waiving examination in city court today. Judge John L. Gaffney fixed bonds at $7,500.
 The accused are Joseph Gatling' 2l, of 60 Abbott avenue, and Gar field Bostic. 2l, of 65 Abbott ave- nue. They were originally arrested on assault charges July IA after they had allegedly attacked Carter on Bishop street. After Carter's death July 29, the charge was changed to manslaughter.
 Granted a continuance to Oct. 5 was Carrie Gardner. IS, colored, ot IFS Bishop street, charged techni- cally with breach of the peace and who is listed as a material witness in the case. ,
 Coroner William E. Henncssy, in a finding issued late last week, held Bostic and Calling criminally re- sponsible for Carter's death. He held that the men had attacked Carter and beaten him severely.
 The assault took place on Bishop street, the two colored men leaving Miss Gardner, with whom they had been walking home. Carter suffered severe injuries, striking his head heavily on the sidewalk. Death re- suited from a fracture of the skull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Attorney John H. Cassidy Makes Sensational Charges Attorney Healey Made Shortest Argument
Late Andrew Larson Received Most of Kick-Back Charged Against Don-
 atO PietrarOria of Bristol
ATTY WHOLEAN OF HARTFORD
 OPENS FOR MARTIN J. DUNN
By JOSEPH P. DONAHUE
 Democrat Staff RepOrter)

Injecting the name of the late Andrew Larson into the Waterbury conspiracy trial for second time, Attorney John H. Cassidy today asked the jury to conclude that Larson received all but $35 weekly of the huge sums paid by the city to Defendant Donate Pietrarora of Bristol He told the jury that it was reasonable to conclude that the S35 weekly was paid to Pieraroria for having arranged contract with the city for the rental of Larsons trucks.
 Two Conclude Arguments
 Two defense attorneys representing ten of the 19 men trial concluded their arguments to the jury this nor ing with fervent appeals for acqutta Attorney Cassidy representing five of the accused finished his arguments which started Friday by contendng that the trial IS merry go round which went nowhere He contended that had misead by local politicians and that he had taken dirty dirty soap bubbles from local editorial rooms and turned them into evidence He argued this morning for and half n addition to two and half hours Friday. @e
 Attorney Healey Spoke Briefly
 In hour and fifteen minutes of argument this morning. Attorney Patrick Heaey representing five de-. fendants, accused Special Prosecutor Hugh M Acorn Of being the "best witness ever heard"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

urged, a publicly proclaimed state ment of aims would survive, to form the basis for eventual peace.
 Sir Arthur Salter, Gladstone pro- lessor of political theories and m- stitutions at Oxford and one Of Europe's foremost economists; Er- nest Bevin, Labor leader, and Har- old Nicolson, Labor member Of par liament, a former diplomat and delegate to the Versailles peace con- terence, are among the supporters of the peace program idea.
 They differentiate sharply btween their plan and so-called "appeaSe- ment". What they want, they say, is not to buy of aggresscrs but to offer the "axis" powers far al- formative to war.
 Salter, addressing the liberal summer school, gave a tentative outline Of q peace program, intend' ed to appeal to American isolation- ists as well as to Europeans. Points ipr'uded:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
JAPAN IS FACING
 DEMAND OF ARMY

Tokio, Aug. 8-(UP)-Lt. Gen. seishiro Itagaki, war minister, was understood today to have called a meeting of the high army staff to discuss the army's demand that Japan enter at once into military alliance with Germany and Italy.
 A showdown on the situation was expected shortly. The inner cab met of five key ministers. of which Itagaki is one, began series of meetings to decide the governments course.
 Itagaki is regarded by army ex- tremists as too moderate on the question of the three-power alli- ance and there have been intima- tions that they might force him out in favor of a more vigorous propo- nent of their ideas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Young Negro Amputates His Own Foot With Penknife

Capps said his mother might come today from nearby town. He hoped she could bring watermelon and said he felt well enough to try Q plate of chicken.
 After the operation in a weed clump along the right-of- Capps twisted tourniquet quickly from his handkerchief, whittled himself a pair of crutches from two sumac saplings and hobbled nearly mile before he fell beside members of a train crew. a.
 The astonished crew called an am bulance, which brought him 'here.
 Hospital nurses said Capps was "the best-natured patient We ever had"
 You wouldn't know hc had gone through anything" one said
 pr. Wheatley said Capps would be hospitalized about 6 week. He and pr. s. c. Ward consulted on the case.
 The youth was without medical aid other than his own for nearly seven hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
By FREDERICK KUH

London, Aug. 8 -(UP)- Proni- nent men of all leading political parties are backing campaign to persuade the anti-aggression pow CTS to make a statement of their peace aims. it was learned today.
 It was suggested that if Great Britain and France succeeded in concluding a security treaty with Russia, the three big powers should promptly. in co-operation rith their minor allies and guaranteed pow CTS, offer specific terms for settle- ment of the principal European problems,
 Leaders urge that even If such statement brought no positive reply from the totalitarian powers. at least the people of Germany and Italy would learn of it and elements which oppose war would DC strengthened.
 Even f war broke out. It was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
BABY BORN WITH
 HEART OUTSIDE

Manila, Aug. 8.-(UP)-A baby born with its heart outside the body had survived "A hours today. Doc- tors feared an operation to correct its abnormal condition would prove fatal.
 The child, a girl. was born to a Mrs. Rafael, "A, and was normal in every respect except that an over- large heart protrudes from the chest, covered only with thin, transparent pericardial tissue. There is a tiny opening below the aorta which connects the exposed heart to the thoracic cavity where the heart usually lies.
 Dr. Guilleromo Del Castillo, who is attending the child, said he doubt ed it would survive in its present condition.
 A glass bowl placed over the in- fant's heart prevents infection and permits attending surgeons to watch its function.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Prominent Officials Back Campaign To Promote Peace Throughout Europe

l-Anti-aggression powers will continue to coperate with each other.
 PA European settlement must be based on equality.
 3-It must be recognized that German econopsp is complementary to the ecor " of southeastern Europe ant German economic su- premacy and political pre-eminence, rather than domination, should be acknowledged.
 4-If Germany were attacked without proyocation, Britain and her allies would be al least neutral
 5-Germany would be assured a role worthy of her in building a better European political system.
 6-Germany would participate in ruling colonies on the principle Of trusteeship and world responsibility
 The sponsors urge that as part of a settlement the war guilt clause of the Versailles treaty be annulled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

Twelve of the 19 defendants be- ing tried by the jury have been represented in final arguments, ana Attorney William J. Wholean of Hartford, counsel for former Pur- chasing Agent Martin J. Dunn open ed is argument at 2 o'clock this after noon. He will be followed by Attor- ney Harold Ashworth, counsel for John G. Purdie of New York and then Attorney Sidney s. Cassel, for Philip Coppeto.
 Alcorn Has Astigmatism
 Cassidy charged that Alcorn suf- fered from mental astigmatism that makes him see only guilt in the most innocent acts" He concentrat- cd today on the merits of Corpora ton Counsel Charles s. O'Connor James P. Healey and Donate Piet- raroria. Pleas for Carl D. Olsen and Frank tBurnsD SantalIcia were made by him last Friday, when he said that the trial was based on arl- pitions of hungry office seekers
 Attorney Healey argued on behalf of City Assessors Thomas A. Shan- ahan, and John H. Crary, Streets Supt. Thomas Fleming; Police and Fire Commissioner Henry w. Minor and John s. Johnston of New York
 Alcorn Supplied Words
 He charged that Alcorn had put words into the mouths of witnesses during the lengthy state presenta- tion of evidence. He picks out the parts he wants and ignores the rest" he said, concerning Alcorns preparations for his case.
 MT. Alcorn is not through tes- tifying yet,' he continued. And you will hear him at his best in final arguments"
 The men on trial are still held in highest regard by members of the board of finance, and this condi- tion was manifested when the mem- bers of the board were on the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
FOURTEEN.YEAR.
 OLD GIRL IS HOME
Taken From Her 27=Year- Old Husband By Order
 of Mother

Mt. Holly, N. J., Aug. 8-(UP)- So much confusion arose today over the marriage of Murrell Webb and 14-year-old Mary Jobes that the 27 year-old Elbow Lane Farm hand said they would go through sec- ond ceremony, if necessary, when she grows up."
 Webb was in the Burlington County jail, charged with assault and battery by Mary's mother, and she was at home, in Burlington playing with her dolls and declar- ing undying love for him.
 The newlyweds, if that is what they are, were the first to confuse the issue by their failure to agree as to where they were married. She said Havre De Grace, Md. He said Elk ton, Md. Both said the date was July 3.
 Authorit' s checked the "ecords at beth towns and reported that they could fi.:d no official con- firmation of the marriage.
 Mrs. Mary Jobes, the girls moth CT, charged Webb with assault after an argument yesterday. She said she had repeatedly warned the farm hand to "stay away" from Mary, the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
b|NCO PERMITS
 TO BE DELAYED
Police Supt. Roach Not to Issue Any Until Coming
 Sept. IS

Despite the vote of the board of aldermen last night legalizing bingo in Waterbury, Police Superintendent William J. Roach said today he would not issue. any permits for the playing of the game. until Sept. 15. He declared that he interprets the law as forbidding the issuance of licenses until that date, even though the game is now being freely played in several cities and towns about the state. :. r supt. Roach said he did not in- tend to ask for any opinion from Corporation Counsel Charles s, O'Connor, but, nevertheless the wording of the. legislative act on bingo is so ambiguous that a legal ruling may be necessary. A demand by any. organization for permit before Sept. IS would necessitate Q ruling.
 What Law Says
 The law says that permits shall be issued from Sept. IS of one year to Sept. IS of the next, but 1t is contended that this applies only to subsequent years. In regard to this year the act states: "it shall be per- mitteA until Sept. l5 of the following year."
 Supervisit I of bingo is plc ced in the hands of local police depart ments by the act, and Supt. Roach has the power to issue and revoke permits. He is also called on to ex- anime the records f bingo games operators, who are limited to bona fide organizations, of religious charitablbe or civic nature.
 Aldermen Approved Game
 The aldermen approved the game last night after report from a that a petition bear ing more than 2900 signatures asking for approval had been re- ceived. The law requires such pe- tition beftro the ;ame can be legalized in any city or town.
 Alderman George Kingston moved that the game be legalized as of Sept. IS, but Alderman Thomas P. Kelly said that the only step the aldermen could take would be to vote legalization. A motion to the latter effect was passed unanimous ly.
 The aldermen then voted to have a subcommittee draw up a set of rules and regulations governing the playing of the game in Water bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

Lorain, O., Aug. 8-(UP)-William Capps, l9 year old Somerset, Ky, negro, asked for watermelon and a chicken dinner today after he am- putated his own crushed foot with a pen-knife because he didn't know but what I might die"
 T just used my head" Capps said in describing how he amputated his fot, mangled when he fell under a freight trai nat Vermillion, 12 miles west of here. After the operation in a weed .clump, Capps hobbled on makeshift crutches until he col- lapsed.
 pr. William E. Wheatley, who at tended Capps, said he was tn good condition"
 "He is one plucky boy and he did what few people would have risked doing" Dr. Wheatley said. He did fair job of amputation. although, of course. he risked serious danger of infection from his knife.
 Hell pull through al right"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
NINE STRIKERS
 FACING CONN.

South Barre, Mass, Aug. 8.-(uP) Mine persons faced the court today on charges in connection with the two- week-old strike at the Barre Wool Bombing Company plant.
 Two women, Mrs. Angelina Pulia- fico and Mrs. Charles Sottile, were arrested for alleged assault and nat- tery on non-striker entering the mil yesterday. They were to De arraigned in district court with seven other persons arrested last week
 State troopers remained on duty as pickets patroled the plants gates and h0oted at workers leaving and entering. AFL unionists seek 10 per cent wage increase and rein- statement of four women workerA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

organ, that Poland WOulu DotnDaru Danzig If Free City authorities, in their desire to unite with Germany, attempted to confront Poland with and accomplished fact
 The afternoon newspapers in- creased the fury of the attack. They brought out their largest type and in sensational first page articles warned Poland to beware.
 The BIZ Am Mittag said in huge headline across its first page: Poland, Be Careful! This is our reply to Poland, running amok and threatening Europe's peace and jus tice." The zwoelf Uhr Blatt, in a red headline of similar size, said: The German people warn: thus far, but no farther! This Is our reply to the infamous Polish proVocation. ' The BIZ Am ,Mittag also pub- lished on its first page a cartoon depicting a Pole about to fire a cannon, which explodes backwards, knocking him off his feet.
 Guns That Shoot Backward
 The caption was Careful, Mar sha,l, There Are Guns Which Go off Backward The Marshal presumably Is Marshal Edward Smigly-Rydz. chif of Poland's de- fense forces"
 The Zwoelf Uhr Blatt published a cartoon of an unshaven ruffian in Polish uniform, cutting with a huge knife, and devouring slices marked "Silesia" and East Prussia" from piece of cape shaped like Germany.
 : Foreign observers tended to see significance in the fact that the attack was the first in two months in which the entire press joined.
 Danzig authorities confirmed only today that Danzig Nazi leader, Fors- ter, who flew to Salzburg yesterday, had gone to confer with Hitler at his villa near Berchtesgaden, a half hour drive away. Naturally the press attack was regarded in diplo- niatic quarters as connected with the visit.
 Typical of Attack
 Typical of all comment was the statement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
New Dealers Will Not Retreat From P Progran1
Indications at Present Are That Roosevelt Regime Will Push Ahead, Despite Many Severe Setbacks
 Administered By Late Unruly Congress
BY RONALD G. VAN TINE Limited Press Staff Correspondent

Limited Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, Aug. 8.-(UP)-The New Deal charted course of mo retreat" today while conservative Senate Democrats predicted that the next Congress would put brake on mounting government expendi- lures.
 Indications that the administra- ton was determined to push for ward, despite severe setbacks in the last session of Congress were seen in three developments:
 l. President Roosevelt's announce ment that he now has attained all the objectives of the bitterly fought court reorganization campaign of 1887. Observers saw in statement a desire on MT. Roosevelt's part to let the country know that he does not retreat from a campaign, even though 1t may take two years or more to win 1t.
 3. A speech last night by House majority leader Sam Rayburn, D., Tex, In which he said that "later consideration" will be given to some of the administration measures side tracked in the last sesion. He chal- lenged Republicans, should they get into power, to repeal "any of the legislation which is now on the statute books as 8 result of Presi- dent Roosevelt's leadership"
 3. A renewal by Sen. Claude Pep per, D., Fla, after a conference with the president, of his attack on the Republican-c conservative Demo- cratic coalition which pigeon-holed the administration lending and housing bills in the closing days of the sesion. Pepper said the alliance, which he called ''unholy" in a Sem ate speech just before adjournment, "is a matter of the utmost serious ness to the future of l30,000,000 Americans"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
PEAK CLIMBER IS
 TRAPPED, DIES
Gerald Clark Battled for "A Hours, But Lost His
 Equipment

Estes Park, Colo, Aug. 8.-tUP)- From evidence found on narrow ledge l3,ooo feet up Longs peak in Rocky Mountain National Park authorities today reconstructed Ger aid Clarks 24-hour battle for life
 They decided that the loss of his climbing equipment, which stranded him on the ledge Sunday afternoon as he and two companions were scaling the peak, indirectly caused his death from exposure. He failed In a tragic effort to nego- tiate, bare-handed, his one avenue of escape.
 Four forest rangers who reached the ledge late yesterday found Clark, a Denver photographer, almost froz- en, his scalp gashed, unconscious and barely alive. They lowered him with rope tackle to a trail down the mountain top but he died before they reached the base where an ambulance was waiting. He talked incoherently until shortly before he died.
 Companions Escape
 Clark's companions were Eddie Watson, 8. and Edmund Cooper, 25. also of Denver. All experienced mountain climbers, they started the ascent early Sunday and by mid afternoon had reached the most perilous part, about 1000 feet from the crest. It was here, as he struggled along several hundred yards ahead of his companions, that Clark lost his equipment.
 He was stranded on the ledge unable to move up or down. He called down to his companions that he was in no immediate danger and suggested they both descend and summon rangers with tackle to res- cue him.
 The rangers started up the peak
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
BLAZING BALLOTS
 DOWN FIREMEN

z Cambridge. Mass, Aug. 8-(UP)- Fumes from blazing ballots in the election commissioners office in the municipal building today felled five firemen.
 Patrolmai. John Horan of police headouarters which is situated two floors below the commissioners of- flee. discovered the fire. Believed to have been burning several hours. the fire ds troyed the unused bale lots and scorched several ballot boxes, causing t20o damage,
 Three Of the niGL were carried out bv fellow firemen, while the other two collapsed after walking lnalded from the office. They were revived by rescue-squad inhalator and hospitallzed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
WHEELER IN RACE

Hudson, Mass, Aug. 8-(UP)- Sen. Burton K. Wheeler of Mon- tana will announce his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination at a homecoming cele- bratoin here in his native town Oct. l2, friends said, today. As honor guest at the outdoor ceremonies on Columbus day. Wheeler will deliver an address over nationwide net work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

the accident occurred. The gun, which Capain Anthony Malone said was owned by the boys father, was said to have been found by the group in the garage and they began playing with it. While the gun was in the hands of one of the boys, 1t went off. striking Matchett.
 Sergeant Anthony Farrarer and Patrolman Timothy Reardon an- swered an emergency call from the boys home with the police am5u- lance and raced to Waterbury with the wounded youngster. Traffic was cleared for the ambulance as it roared from tke borough.
 Police questioned the other boys ia the group, and were still investi- asting the accident at press hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Aug. (UP) - Gov ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Aug. 5th, compared with q year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $1,011,71S,S06 38 63,127,450.97
 Receipts s4sS,71 O.O61.1o $5Os. s.oO2.ss1.74
 Net Deficit $573, ,00s,790.2 $455,125,119
 Gross Deficit s572,s74.54O.2s $454.9S7,71s,2s
 Cash Balance s2, s.S0G. .751.77 $2,2O3, 3,766.2ss.15
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Naugatuck Boy Is Badly Wounded By Shotgun Charge
David Matchett, l2, Living With His Parents at III German Street Is Vctn-Ambulance Races
 With Boy to St. Mary's Hospital
Special to The Democrat)

Naugatuck, August 8. Play by group of boys with shotgun hey didn't know was loaded resulted late this morning in the critical woundng of David Machett, 12 son of MT. and Mrs. Howard Matchett of III German street Struck in the left side and chest by charge M from
 Hospital Waterbury this afternoon Machett with
 group of plaYmates in his family garage at II when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
F urious Attack On
 Poland By Nazi Press
All German Newspapers, Probably Under Instruc- tons, Threaten Polish Downfall-Poland Had
 Warned Bombardment of Free City of Danzig
BY JOSEPH w. GRIGGS, JR. Limited Press Staff C0rrespondent)

Berlin, August B. - (UP) - Nazi newspapers, appar, enty by instruction united today in furious editorial attack Poland Adolf Hitler conferred with Albert Forster Danzig Naz leader Morning newspapers started the bombardmen passing their blasts eeged state ment bv the Warsaw newspaper Cas- pro-government
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-22
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
LOCAL TRAFFIC DEATH
ARTS on FACE oNE

Mrs. Nellie A. Mcdonald. IS. eos
So. 18th, medium. Critically
injured when she was struck down
by A car driven BY Arthur ".
Buckley, 20 So 5sth. at 18th and
Tacoma ave. about midnight. she
Was taken 10 st. Joseph's hospital.
She received a skull fracture and
her right leg was broken between
knee and ankle.
Buckley removed the woman to
the hospital about midnight and
Immediately reported 10 police.
The mishap occurred while throngs
Of jubilee celebrants crowded
downtown streets.
Police also reported the injury
Of A. Richard Cussell. 3s15 No.
3sth. an inventory clerk. Cussells
car hit machine driven by George
Merrick, of Shelton. at No. 18th
and NJ late Thursday afternoon.
Merrick removed the man To Ia
coma General hospital in his car.
and the clerk was allowed TO re-
turn home following examination.
A witness, {. J. Lundberf, 1101
No. NJ, cut his hand on glass
while assisting in removing Gus
sell from the wreckage, and also
received treatment.
The death of Portman in the
county hospital at a. m. Friday.
climaxed the crash which occurred
near Milton. six miles east of Ia
coma, Sunday night. He repeatedly
failed to stop at an arterial cross
ing. and crashed into machine
driven by William Reyes. Mrs.
Portman also was injured, but left
the hospital Thursday.
The condition of Mrs. Mildred
Robinson. "a. $40 So. Park. was
believed improved Friday. She
received skull fracture in a
Monday collision near kippers
corner. Her husband, Lawrence
also injured, was per-
mitted to leave the hospital
Thursday.
Portman lives at Rt. /. Box 727.
He had been resident of Tacoma
% years and is survived by his
wife, Agatha. The body was re-
moved to Piper's mortuary.