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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
PRIVATE TRUCKERS SELECT DIRECTOR
National Council Appoints Leo F. Banigan to
 Position

New York, Aug. 30-William H. Ott, president of the National Coun- cil of Private Motor Truck Owners, announces that Leon F. Banigan has been appointed managing di- rector of the Council, with head quarters at Washington, D. c.
 The council was organized year ago by representatives of industrial and farmer owners of motor trucks to meet the growing problems af- fecting those who distribute their products in their own vehicles, without receiving compensation for the transportation service. The or- ganization has been actively en- gagged in presenting the views of private owners before Congression- al committees, the Interstate Com merce Commission and, through To- cal representation, before state bo- dies. The owners of 100000 pri- vately operated trucks are repre- sented in the council membership.
 MT. Banigan has served the in- dustry for many years as editor of various national automotive publi- cations and has been identified with many of its major activities, par ticularly in association, publication and merchandising fields.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
TRAFFIC SAFETY
 DRIVE IS LOSING
Death Increases Lead Over Campaigns; l6,25O Fa-
 talities First ' Months

Chicago, Aug. 30-(UP)-The Ma. tional Safety Council reported today that death has increased its lead over traffic safety campaigns ano said rural areas and increased vaca- tion travel-perhaps due to the two worlds fairS-were to blame.
 The nations July death total was 2'750, an increase of one per cent over 2,720 deaths in July last year and a IT per cent increase over 2,36C deaths in June. The normal June- July increase, caused by summer travel, is 13 per cent.
 Fatalities during the first seven months this year totaled 16,25O.
 New Hampshire led the states in percentage decrease of traffic fatali- ties. The state reported 34 deaths for the first seven months this year compared to 54 deaths for the same perido last year, a decrease of 33 per cent.
 Boston led cities of more than 500,000 population with seven- month death rate of 7.8 (based on the number of deaths per 100000 population). Milwaukee was second with 8.3 and Pittsburgh third with 9.8.
 Providence, R. T.. led the 250,0Oo to 500,000 population group with a AZ rate. Kansas City was second with 7.9 and Rochester, N. Y, third with 9.3.
 New Bedford, Mass, with a rate of 30 led the 100000 to 250,00O classification.
 Brookline and Chelsea, Mass, had perfect records in the 25,0O0 to 5O,OOO bracket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
LOCAL RESIDENT
 ENTERING COLLEGE
Edward K. Burns to Ma. triculate at NOtre Dame
 University

The University of Notre Dame will commence its ninety eighth year on September fourteenth, with an enrolment of more than 800 new students. A university regulation limits the total enrolment to 3100 since all the students, with the ex- ception of those resident in South Bend and the vicinity, must live ir the dormitories. The enrolment for the class of 1943 is made up of the residents of forty-three states and twelve foreign countries - seven Spanish-American states, Canada, Newfoundland, Slovakia, Hawaii, and China.
 A study of the pre-registration data indicates an increasing inter- est in cultural subjects, to offset the strictly practical study offered in commerce, engineering, and science. This tendency is evident in all the five colleges of the university. In the college of science for example, there is trend toward study of "pure" branches of physics, chem istry, and mathematics.
 Among the boys from Connecti- cut who will matriculate at the uni- versity this fall are Edward K. Burns, Central avenue, Waterbury; Robert Edward Merrill, Bethel; John Edward Cox, East Haven; James Andrew McElroy, East Norwalk; Frederick Francis McMahon, Jr., East Norwalk; William Joseph Bon- yai, Milford; William Joseph Brady, New London; Edward Henry Joseph Nichols, Norwalk; Thomas Francis Callahan, Stamford; John Joseph Peasenelli, Stamford; Earl Cary Donegan, Jr., Stamford; Joseph Esau Jacob, Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
SQUALLS WILL BE
 DELAYED AGAIN
Rough Seas Balk Attempts at Salvage-Rests 92
 Feet at Sea Bottom

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 3O-(UP) Baked by rough seas, navy sal- vagers today believed that the sunk en submarine Squalus and its cargo of 26 dead may not be raised to the surface until tomorrow or Friday.
 Squalus prevented delivery of two additional pontoons to be attached to the submersible's bow for the fi- nal ''lift-tow."
 Divers reported yesterday that the Squalus now rests on the ocean bot tom, 92 feet below the surface, with a 34-degree list to port. However, salvagers believed this list would not be serious obstacle in the next attempt to raise the submarine to the surface for the 10-mile tow to Portsmouth navy yard where it will be drydocked for repairs.
 Raised to the surface Monday, the $4,300,000 underseas craft had to be lowered to the bottom again when it could not be placed on an even keel. Only two stern pontoons were used in this operation. One of these was up-ended in the lifting attempt, but probably will be put back in position today if conditions are fa- vorable.
 Meanwhile, the B survivors of the disaster which happened May 23 were disappointed over reports from Washington that they may not re- ceive extra or Submarine" pay for their work since that time. U. s. Senator David I. Walsh, D., Mass, notified the men he would continue to seek the pay differential.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
AGED PROSPECT
 WOMAN INJURED
Mrs. Esther Buckley Inc vOlved in Accident With
 Local Auto

Naugatuck, Aug. 30-The cases of Mortimer Nadel, 25, of 20 Pearl street. Waterbury and Esther M. Buckley, 77, of Prospect, arrested last night on charges of violating the motor vehicle laws, will be heard in borough court Tuesday, Sept. 5.
 Mrs. Buckley suffered a fractured collar bone and a possible fracture of the hip in an accident which oc- cured at -Four Corners" on the ProSpect-Naugatuck road. She was not on the danger list this morning at the Waterbury hospital where she was removed after being treated by Dr. Edwin R. Curran. Her con- dition was reported fair.
 Both autos were damaged badly. Patrolman George Kogut investigat- ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
Conn. Gets Use
 or Disney Tune

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 30.- 'Heigh-HO, Neigh Ho, it's off to work we go," the tuneful little ditty which sent the Seven Dwarfs to their daily work, will take on a new significance for Connecticut workers in the near future.
 Labor Commissioner Corne- Illus J. Danaher today annouced that Walt Disney, creator of the popular movie and countless other cartoon characters, has given permission to the Connec- ticut State Employment Service to use the Dwarfs' musical number as a theme song for radio programs aimed at put ting men back to work in this state.
 Through the cooperation of various radio stations in the state the employment service will intensity its drive to find work for the unemployed in Connecticut and each program will begin and end with the 'Heigh-H0" tune.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
MAN ORDERED TO
 AID HIS FAMILY
Arrested in Oxford Yester= day-Man Bound Over
 on Statutory Charge

Peter Smotas, 27, of 9 Harriet avenue, was ordered to contribute to the support of his family by Judge John L. Gaffney in city court today. Smotas was arrested in Ox- ford yesterday afternoon by Detec- tive Lieut. Joseph Bendler and State Trooper Warren French on warrant issued at the complaint of his wife.
 Bound over to the next term of superior court on statutory charges was Albert Volpe, AT, of 227 Benefit street after Judge Gaffney found probable cause. Volpe, arrested Monday, is held in bonds of $5,OOO.
 Motor vehicle continuances were granted as follows:
 Stanley D. Gagner, 36, of Bristol, Sept. II; Richard s. Carpenter, of 90 Hillcrest avenue, Wethersfield, Sept. II; and Leroy Smith, 16, of 16 North Riverside street, Sept. 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
Boy Scouts Schedule
 Farley Next Tuesday
Troop Activities for Winter to Be Discussed
 McArde's Nephew Buried in Port Chester
WATERvILLE
Mrs R. w. HenOn. COrrespOndent-2s Drggs s-TeL 85463

Waterville, Aug. 30 Boy Scout Troop No. 31, will hold ifs first meeting of the present season, Tues day evening, September 18th, 6:30 o'clock, at Fraternity Hall, on Boy den street, under the leadership of scoutmaster, Ronald Benson.
 All registered members are urged to attend, when plans for coming activities of troops will be discussed.
 The funeral of Edmund Rabbit, 32, son of Mrs. Lena (McArdle) Rab- bitt and the late Harry Rabbit, of Port Chester, N. Y, took place yesterday morning, in Port Chester. His death was very unexpected, fol- lowing a sickness of only few days.
 Among the survivors, he leaves, an uncle, Joseph McArdle, of Driggs street, also many friends in Water vile, who will remember him when he lived with his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. James McArdle, at their home on Thomaston avenue, and when he attended Sprague gram mar school.
 He was 8 very popular young man, well liked by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed.
 Local friends and relatives who attended the funeral yesterday were: MT. and Mrs. Joseph McArdle, Larry McArdle, Mrs. Sarah Callan, Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs. Mary Toner, Miss Helen Burns and Fran cis Burns.
 MT. and Mrs. Sidney Henchel and family, Norman and Priscilla, spent the weekend with Mrs. Henchel,s mother, Mrs. William Blewitt, in Winsted. Priscilla remained with her grandmother for the present week.
 Shore Visitor
 Miss Doris Hughes, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Russell Hughes of Thomaston avenue, is vacationing at Bay View Milford.
 Mrs. Martin McDonough, of Thomaston avenue, has left for visit with friends in Winchester. She plans to be away until after Labor Day.
 Members of the Casper s. Davis, Legion Auxiliary are hold ing card parties at their individual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30

in the event that the city manager charter is defeated at the refer endum, will present an opinion pre- pared by Attorney Harry Schwartz, city attorney and Socialist leader in Bridgeport.
 Difference In Laws
 The principal point of contro- versy fin the election law dispute is an important difference between the election laws and the special referendum act. The election laws say that nominating petitions by minor parties must be filed six weeks before any city or town election. But the referendum act stipulates that no party in Waterbury shall file any list of candidates until after the referendum October 3. This would be beyond the six-week limit. st'it .t.-...
 The Socialists carried Waterbury in the state election last year, but did not enter g ticket in the city election two years ago. Hence they must file new nominating petitions. signed by one per cent of the voters.
 Others Face Problem
 The Independent Democratic party and other prospective parties face similar difficulties. The Inde- pendents had place on the ma chimes two years ago, but they have no primary list. The law requires that nominations be made at con- ventions, with the only ones eligi- ble to. vote being those on the party primary list. With no such list, the Independent Democrats would also have to secure signatures for nom- mating petitions, but even then face the prospect of being denied place on the machines.
 The Democratic party has asked for official rulings on conflicts in the laws. The opinion is expected within a few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30

homes, as a means of raising funds for the Auxiliary treasury. Mrs. Ei- Teen Caldwell, unit activities chair lady, requests that all returns be made before September 18th, from these card parties.
 A meeting of Goodwill Lodge, No. 54, Knights of Pythias was held Monday night, with Edmund L. Wilke, district deputy presiding in the absence of chancellor comman- der, Frank R. Wilson.
 Routine business was transacted, and one new member was elected to the lodge, Harry Lethbridge.
 It was definitely decided to have the picnic in conjunction with the State outing, to be held at Lake Compounce, Sunday, September 10th, when the Knights from all over the state and their families and friends will gather for a day of sports and general good time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
YOUNG DEMOCRATS| PLANNING OUTING
Committee Met Last Night; Edward Kirby
 General Chairman

Further plans for the annual out ing of the Young Democratic Club to be held at Lakewood Park Sep tember IT, were made at meet ing of the general committee last night at the city hall.
 Committee chairmen were named as follows: James Gladney, public ity; Anthony Delmonico, sports; Alphonse Ferraro, entertainment The refreshments committee con- sists of James Bianco, Francis O'Donnell and Edward Kirby.
 MT. Kirby is chairman of the gen. eral committee, with Thomas Scad- den as treasurer. Nicholas Zappone, president of the club, was in charge of last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
PENNIES, BILLS
 TAKEN IN BREAKS

Pennies and dollars were the loot in two breaks last night.
 A break at 37 Bridge street, a grocery store, netted thieves pen- nies, while a couple of dollars were stolen in break at meat market at 78 Hill street.
 Police are investigating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
FESTIVAL IN
 CANAAN POSTPON

The song and dance festival spon- snred by the Litchfield Farm Bu- reAu, and scheduled to take place this evening at Hitchcock,s Field in Canaan, has been postponed because of the unpleasant weather. It will be. held tomorrow evening at the same time and place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
Full Weather Report

Boston, Aug. 8O-(UP)-Weath. CT forecast.
 CONNECTICUT - Cloudy with occasional rain fin the southeaxt portion tonight. Thursdny gen. nerally fnir and slightly warmer.
 MASSACHUSETTS, - Cloudy. Oc- casional rain on coast tonirht. Thursday generally fair with mod = crate temperatures.
 RHODE ISLAND-Occas sionaJ rair tonight. Thursday generaIly fair and warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
Referendum, Statutes In Conflict; Opinion
 By Schwartz Ready
Special Referendum Act Prevents Nominating Petit lions Being Presented Before Oct. 3-Law Stipu-
 lates Six Weeks Notice for Them

The Socialist party of Waterbury will meet tonight hear report the perplexing election law Situation Conflicts between the statutes and the special act
 Socialist and other minor parties may deprived places on the voting machines Attorney Frederick C. Smedley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
FORMER PRINCIPAL
 ILL AT HOSPITAL

Miss Ella Bossidy, former prin- cipal of Washington school, was re- ported in fairly comfortable" con- dition at St. Mary's hospital today
 She was admitted to the hospital Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
FAMILY VAUDEVILLE

Donald O'Connor, who is playing the role of Small Fry" in Death of Champion" at Paramount to- day, was a star performer in the O'Connor family vaudeville team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
Late Realty Neus
Warranty Deed

V0hAuAVy DNVu Archer Rowbottom to John and Marion Manke, property on Boy den street.
 Mortgage Release Waterbury Savings Bank to Maria D'Abram0.
 Mortgage Deed Benjamin Bradley to the Water- bury Building & Loan association. John and Marion Manke to the First Federal Savings and Loan association.
 Josephine Deschino to the Wa terbury Savings Bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30
SHORT CIRCUIT
 CAUSE OF FIRE

A short circuit was the cause of a small fire at the, home of Joseph Iongabard, IA East Liberty street last evening. A telephone alarm from the house drew three com- panies of apparatus to the scene.
 Stephen Robinson Is the owner of the house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-30

Hans Stueck, German racing mo- torist, averaged 51.23 miles an hour Ia . motor boat on Scharmutzel Lake near Bad Saarow.
Evening star., 1939-02-01

her out. She grabbed up the gun
and threatened him. They strug-
gled. The kid got hold of the gun
and threw it out the window. Then
he carried the girl outside and
locked the door. She hunted around
the house, found the gun and re-
turned home"
"Well?" said the D. A., far from
convinced.
The inspector gestured again with
his rolled-up newspaper.
Life didn't mean much to her
after he'd thrown her out. Still
she wanted revenge and she saw
an excellent chance to get it, She
had his gun. She shot herself and
made it look like murder. She knew
they'd round up the kid"
The D. A. sighed, as though in
relief.
Pretty thin, Bart. Pretty thin.
If the girl had shot herself there'd
have been powder marks
Hodges slowly unfold the rolled-up
newspaper.
mot necessarily, Tom. Not when
the girl was smart like this one"
He spread out the paper and
f1icked up the first few pages. The
D. A. stared with a growing curios-
ity. A corner of an inner page
Evening star., 1939-02-01

This is one time I pulled a fast
one on you, Bart. The girl here
was murdered. There isn't a single
powder mark on her face"
There was a triumphant note in
the D. AS tone. 1t wasn't often
he could find a flaw in the in
spector's analysis of a case, a fact
which was decidedly irritating at
times.
Hodges nodded.
Sounds like logical reasoning,
Tom. If she'd shot herself there
would have been powder marks,
sure enough"
Furthermore" the D. A. went
on, striving to restrain his elation,
"I've got the kid downstairs who
did it. He was mad about the girl.
Jealous as the devil"
You sure work fast, Tom. Who
is the kid and who was he jealous
over?"'
Name of Bob Emery. And he
went green every time any one else
looked at her, especially a bird
named Travis. She was giving
Travis a lot of time and Emery
found it out, came up here to the
girls room and had it out with her.
Probably the old stuff about kill
ing her unless she would he his.
The inspector blew smoke rings
at the ceiling, eyes narrowed.
"Where'd you pick this Emery
kid up?"
"At his house. The gun is his.
He admitted it,"
Didn't admit killing the girl, did
he?"
"Of course not. But he will after
work on him awhile"
Don't be too sure, Tom" Hodges
walked over to a window and stood
a moment or two in thoughtful 81
lence. The D. AS methods of work
ing" on a victim were only too IA
miliar to him. Usually, especially
when the victim was a boy, he'd
admit anything to get away.
Hodges swung around suddenly
Evening star., 1939-02-01

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many colds from developing. just
use Va.tro-nol at the first warning
nasal irritation, snime, or sneeze.
Vicks Va-tro-nol IL specialized
medication-expres designed for
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Evening star., 1939-02-01
Wisconsin Society
Will Hold Dance

The Wisconsin State Society will
hold its annual congressional re-
ception and dance at the Carlton
the evening Of February 16. Sena-
tors La Toilette and Wiley and the
House members are expected to be
present.
William B. Bennett, 1000 Cathe-
dral avenue NV, is acting president
of the society. Miss Clara l.. Opper,
926 Woodward Building, is secre-
tary. Mrs. William Kittle, chair
man of the District of Columbia
Minimum Wage Board, will have
charge of reception activities.
Evening star., 1939-02-01
Signal Corps q.
Says Good-by
To Morse Code

The Army Signal Corps said good
by today to the dot-and-dash Of
Morse telegraphy.
Maj. Gen. Joseph o. Mauborgne,
chief signal officer announced all
the corps Morse wires are being
replaced by modern tape and page
telegraph printers as well as radio.
Morse telegraphy has been en-
ployed in the Signal Corps for al
most 30 years, but, Gen. Mauborgne
said, "its use has declined in recent
years until at the end less than l
per cent of all traffic passing
through the War Department mes
sage center was being handled by
Morse wires"
The end of the Morse wires will
not bring any personnel changes in
the corps, since all Morse operators
in the message center have qualified
as radio operators, he added.
Evening star., 1939-02-01
Chest Clinics Announced
B, q stan Correspondent Of The

b . Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. 1.-Chest
and tuberculin test clinics are to be
held today and tomorrow by the
Alexandria tuberculosis Association
at the health department in the
city hall. White persons will be
examined today from 3 to S pm,
and colored persons on the same
hours tomorrow. The clinics are
supported by proceeds from Christ
mas seal sales.
Evening star., 1939-02-01
showed q bullet hole, with powder
marks on one side.

showed a bullet hole, with powder
marks on one side.
Get the idea, Tom?" Hodges
smiled. "She laid the paper on the
table, lifted the first three pages
and shot through this inner page.
It prevented powder marks from
showing on her forehead. The con-
cussion Of the shot Jared the first
three pages back into place and the
paper fell to the floor. Innocent
looking thing, isn't it-when its
folded up nice like this" He smiled
again. "Sorry you couldn't pull your
fast one, Tom, but I was up here
this morning before the news
reached your Office"
(Copyright. 1939)
Evening star., 1939-02-01

Listen, Tom, I
hate to disappoint
you, but that girl
killed herselfl"
The D. AS face
went p u r p ! e.
Don't be a fool,
inspector. If she
had there would
have been powder
marks. You can't
deny that. Besides
what was she do
ing with the kids
gun?".
Hodges crushed
out his cigarette
in an ash tray.
"P e n t y. She
went to the kids
room last night.
She was in trouble
and wanted him
to marry her. He
was q skunk all
x,s~L% HH LsnLAI
Evening star., 1939-02-01
Vieks Advso Board Of Physans
sss ass; xt%!4 Stuff, ,,.'. ..Ss d HELPS PREVENT
DEVELOPMENT OF COLDS

H'S AMAZING how quickly the tor
menting stutiness Of head cold be-
gins to ease when you put a few
drops Of Vicks Va-tro-nol up each
nostril! You can feel the tingle as
Va-tro-nol's stimulating medication
clears away clogging mucus, shrinks
swollen membranes-helps keep the
sinuses from being blocked by the
cold. It lets you breathe again!
Evening star., 1939-02-01
Mrs. Annie OeIe, Is,
Dies at Glen Echo

Mrs. Annie Virginia Ogle, 76, of
Glen Echo, Md, died yesterday at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Mar
garet Louise Bobinger, $500 White
haven street NV, after short ILL
ness. Services will be held at 8 am.
tomorrow at Holy Trinity Church
with burial II, Rock Greek Cemetery.
A native Of Washington, Mrs. Ogle
had lived In Glen Echo nearly so
years. Surviving, besides Mrs.
Bobinger, are two daughters, Mrs.
Mary E. Bobinger of Cabin John,
Md, and Mrs. Paul N. Atkins, Tulsa,
Okla; one son, William E., WASH
ington: IA grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
Evening star., 1939-02-01
Hen Protects Robin

NEW LISBON, Ind. Stormy
weather drove birds of q different
feather together here.
Mrs. George Van Buskirk saw a
robin fly away from a fence near
her farm home and head for the
chicken house in a stif wind.
Later she went out to gather eggs.
Under the wing Of a nesting hen
she found the robin huddled.
Evening star., 1939-02-01
DAILY SHORT STORY
NO POWDER MARKS
By James Freeman
By James freeman

Inspector Bart
Hodges cane into
the death room
and found Dis
trict A t t o rn e y
Martin bending
over the body of
a girl on the floor.
A guard was sta
toned at the
door. Two uni
form me d m e n
roamed about the
room, prying into
things like curl
Gus children.
How does it
look, Tom?" the
inspector asked,
pointing with a
rolled-up news
paper toward the
corpse.
T he D. A.
grunted, glanced
up, and got to his
Evening star., 1939-02-01

Raising Of horses is being revived
In Latvia.