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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-26

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I HAVE a good 7-rm. house, base
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
NEW YEAR TO
 BE WELCOMED
Housing Reception Antici- pated By Waterburians
 Tomorrow Night

To the accompaniment of bells, whistles and noisemakers of every description. Watefburians will greet tho New Year tomorrow night. Rcs- taurants, inns, hotels and night spots will be damned; several thousand will make merry at gath erings sponsored by clubs and so- cieties n many halls: thcaters cx- pect capacity crowds; and scores of parties will Dc held in private homes.
 The New Years Eve celebrat ton promises to be the most cnthuSias- tic in years. It will be a gay fare. well to the old decade and . greet ing to the new, with the hope that tho year ahead will see the main- tenance of peace for America and further progress for business and employment.
 Monday will be generally obsery- cd as q holiday, the highlight be. ing the inauguration of Mayor.elect Vincent A. scully and other city officials ct the city hall. Several factories will work at regular sched. ules. but banks, stores. libraries and public buildings will be closed. Tho Democrat will not Dc published Monday.
 Police Superintendent William J. Roach urged all drivers to use the utmost care over the weekend, pointing out that traffic will be extremely heavy. He warned against driving after drinking an- rouncing that special patrols will be on the watch for motor vehicle law violations tomorrow night and Monday morning.
 The liquor law provisions will create q confuged situation. Res- taurants, hotels and clubs can sell liquor from noon tomorrow until 3 a. m. Monday, but no sales at the bar will Do allowed until midnight. Taverns must be closed all day to- morrow. as well as package stores while drug store sales of liquor Is also forbidden.
 Liquor establishments will follow their regular week-day schedules on Monday, despite the holiday. State inspectors are expected to be about the city over tho holiday weekend, on the lookout for violations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
FRENCH PATROL
 IN DARING COUP

Paris, December 90. -- fUP) - A small French volunteer Patrol ia perhaps the most daring raififof the war on the Western Front has pene- tratcd far behind the German lines, captured German officer and . non-commisisonod officer and brought them back to the French lines, military iDformants said to- day.
 Taking c lesson from the Finnisn patrols in the Finnish Russian .yRr. the French volunteers made their way behind the German lines aided by three-foot snowdrifts which deadened the sound of their move iiient. 1t was said.
 German patrols were reported active east of the Moseiie River.
 Unusually clear atmospheric cons ditions. after . heavy snow fall. spurred both French and German air forces to activity and they ssnt out reconnaissance planes to phD- tographs each others lines. Condir tons for photography had been bad for weeks. seceral German reconv naissaiice planes penetrated far into the western half Of France yester- day, 1t was made known. and caused an air raid alarm which lasted 4b minutes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
2 FIREMEN HURT
 IN BOSTON BLAZE

Boston. Dec. 30-(UP) Two fire- men were injured while fighting q three-alarm fire that swept three- story wooden building ana forced 100 persons to flee gcantily clad from adjacent apartment houses Into snow and freezing weather early today.
 Firemen battled for more than three hours to control tho blaze in the Inachine-shop building, c block from Macsachusetts General hos- pitai hi the popuious west end. Damage was set at ei0,O0O.
 4 detail Of 12 policemen was dis. patched Co arouse apartment house occupants and Fe-fouto truck traffic.
 Falling snow haiipefed Arenlen ia their efforts to qiicil the stubborn hInEe,
 Tie injured firemen were David Goldman. 3i, and Patrick COffev, 3i, both Of Dorchester. They were hos. p.lalized for treatment of foot ins iuFies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
STUDENT UNION
 DENOUNCES DEPT.
Justice Bureau Under Hot Attack; Dies Committee
 Also RoundIy Scored

Madiscon, Wis, Dec. 30--(UP)-- The American student Unien's fifth annual convention denounced the Department of Justice today for its activities against the Communist party and called the Dies congress sional committee oil un.Americaii activities Q national menace".
 The convention made the denun- ciations in resolutions adopted after it had rejected, 322 to 20, an amend- ment terming Russia the aggressoi fiji It's war with Finland.
 The Dies resolution had been ex- pected. The committee had branded the union as 6 breeding gorund for Communism" The resolution con- demned the committee for Its nt- tacks upon all progressive organiza. tons including tho American stud- ent Union" and urged congress "te put an end to this national menace and appropriate funds instead foi the LaFollette civil liberties com- mittee.
 "The Dies committee is leading the drive to line us up with the Allies in tho new World war by creating war hysteria through unwarranted attacks upon progression, peace and labor organizations, and itS vicioui activities threaten the destruction of American democracy" tho reso- luticii said.
 The Department of Justice resolu. ton was adopted by q voice vote af- ter the convention had rejected. i9s to ie5, c similar resolution whicf referred specifically to government prosecution of Fritz Kuhn, Bunt leader, and Earl Browder. general secretary of the Communist Part, of America.
 We are opposed to the use oi federal or local police against min.
 Continued on Page O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Political History Made Locally In Past Year
Two Mayors, Two Primaries, Two Elections Many Board Changes Among Events Transporting Battle
 Over City Manager Plan Ragged for Nine Months

The end of i930 rings down the curtain oil tho most turbulent year in Waterbuiy'S political history. During the l2-month period events of political importance came fast on the heels of ono another, and even veteran politicians found tho pie ture . diz2ying one.
 During 1889, Waterbury had two mayors, two primaries, two elections, numerous changes on several city boards. a reported shortage in the tax collection office, dissension In the ranks of both major parties, tem- porary cmergence of new indc- pendent party, the return of another independent party to its regular fold. and many another political event of more or less importance,
 Through nine full months of the year there ragged battle over whether or not Waterbury should be governed under the city manager plan. The legislature ordered Q special election on the ques- ton. and c bitter fight ensued, the opposition being led by Senator George T. Culhane. The special election, held in october, re- suited in the defeat of the proposed new charter by c majority of 4,2i2. There were i0bi2 votes for the char ter and i4724 against it.
 In September, after the board of aldermen had refused to unseat him following his conviction in the con- spiracy trial, Mayor Frank Hayes submitted his resignation. Other city officials who had also been found guilty also resigned.
 The resignations made necessary many city hall changes. Vincent A. ecully became corporation counsel, Martin ]. Sweeney became control- Ter, Mayor Patrick M. Perriello, who took over the chief office in the city government through his post aS president of the board of aldermen, made Q number of appointments to city boards, and named Herbert scott-smith, an assistant city on. glneer, as superintendent of streets. A housecleaning in the street de- partment followed, with several scores of old employees being dropped.
 MT. Perriello was refused the Re.
 Continued on Page 0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

The new mayor will be following in the footsteps of his father, Mar tin Scully, who served as mayor of Waterbury through 19i4-17. He enters office declaring that he Is unfettered by promises and prepared to do all in his power to give the community the best of government. MT. Scully's first official statement after taking office, the message Co the Board of Aldermen required by the charter. is being awaited with keen interest.
 Ceremonies at 10:S0
 The official ceremonies will begin at i0:30 a. m. Monday as Mayor Patrick M. Perriello, in his last official act, swcars in Joseph M. Shea, the new city clerk.
 City Clerk Shea will then administer the oath to the IS members of the BoaTd of Aldermen. The latter will then proceed first to elect tenn porary president, then a permanent president. The Democratic ma jority on the board assures the election of Attorney John s. MUn- agan as president.
 Name Committee
 Then q committee will be appoint cd to walt on the mayor.elect and escort him Into the chamber. The oath Of office will then be admin istered to the new mayor by Thomas Y, Moore, his brothcr.in Jaw.
 After MT. Scuily Is sworn in. he will administer the oath to other city officials. Among them will Dc Town Clerk Mary 0. Kilmartiii, Clty Treasurer Serge M. Belanger, Con- troller Thomas M. Conlon, City Sheriff Clayton Briotti. Tax Collec- tor Humbert Manginl and Registrars of Voters John T. Derwin and Al- bert Q. Taller. A number of holders of minor offices may also take the oath.
 To Deliver Message
 When the mayor has completed this ceremony, he will deliver his message to the aldermen. Following this the board will adjourn, proba ply till the following Monday. During the brief session the new mayor will submit to the board the name of the sealer Of weights and ineasures for the next two years. disappointment of Sealer William II. Dunlavey is expected.
 Police and fire platoons will be on hand. also the heads of the two departments, Superintendent Wil- liam J. Roach and Chief Thomas r. Cavanaugh. Representatives of other city departments will also be on hand for the inauguration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
COURT TERM TO
 BE VERY BUSY
Superior Court Opens Next Tuesday; Dockets Are
 Crowded With Cases

The January term of the superior court, which will open next Tuesday with Judge Frank P. McEyoy pre- siding Is expected to be one, of the busiest terms that court has experi- enced hi c long while. The docket of the civil side of the court is "ioaded" with cases, 70 big percent- age Of which, 1t is believed, will be claimed for trial.
 The divorce actions filed, most of which, t is believed will not be con- tested, but nevertheless will have to be heard, are so numerous that it as predicted that the short calendar sassions of the court which are held on Fridays will Dc extremely lengthy for Q long time.
 The criminal term Of the court will open January Q, and this docket ia also said to be extremely heavy. It is not possible to tell how many of the accused, who will face the court will plead guilty, thus pre-. venting the necessity of trial. 50 it ig likewise impossible to tell how long the criminal term will last.
 1'he Court of Common Pleas Is likewise loaded" with cases and will Dc extremely busy. This is noth. ing new, however, as for long time Judges Miles r. McNif and John r. McDonough have been working "full time" hearing. cases and presiding at Jury trials. The docket has been 40 heavy that it ig nil unusual day when there are not two sessions of that court in progress.
 Tho criminal terts of that court opens next Tuesday and the docket, like the one of the superior court, is heavy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
COP. LEADERS GET. JACKSON DAY BIDS.
Cummings Invites Them to Attend Dinner 10 Hear
 President Talk

Washington, Dec. 30-(UP)-The Democratic party invited Senate and House Republican leaders to. day 10 attend their si00-a-plate Jackson Day dinner, assuring them that President Roosevelt's speech would be strictly non.partisan in character"
 The invitation to the Democratic love feast, to raise funds for the io40 Democratic presidential cam. paign. was issued with Mir. RooSe- velt'S approval.
 Invitations signed by former At- torney General Homer S. Cummings, chairman of the Jackson Day com- mittce of the district of Columbia, went to Senate Republican Leader Charles L. McNary, Of oregon, ass sistart leader Warren R. Austin. of Vermont. and House Republican Leader Joseph W. Martin. Jr., Of Massachusetts. Replies were re- queSted.
 Cummings, fiji Identical letters to the three Republicans, wrote:
 Tt may seem c bit unusual to send you the enclosed invitation to attend, as an honorcd guest. the Jackson Day banquet to be given under the auspices of the Jackson Day dinner committee ct the May flower Hotel Oil January Q, to40, but these are unusual days.
 "The president is. of course, aware of this letter and am authorized to say that he not only hopes that you will attend but that his ad- dress on that occasion will Dc strict iy nspartisan in character. Per- init me to add to my earnest wish that you will honor us by your ace ceptance."
 At c vacation resort in Camden 6. C., Cummings laughed heartily when told that the invitations had been made public. Asked for an
 Continued on Page 2)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
VATICAN ISSUES
 GOLDEN BOOK

Vatican City, Dec. s0.--(UP).-- The Vatican has Issued . golden book" containing official documents concerning diplomatic activities Of the Allies aud the Holy See during the past year, including the peace efforts of Pope Plus XII, an unim. peachable source said today.
 Each copy Of the book, compiled in the greatest secrecy, has been number in aai effort to prevent 1t from reaching unauthorized persons. Each papai tiuncio and apostolic delegate will receive Q copy and Q certain number will be reserved for the Vatican secrctariat. The book has 37 pages and covers events from Dec. l, io3e, to Dec. iD, io3D.
 Authoritative Vatican sources rec ported that one phase of 1t dealt with the help which the Vatican rendered to nonAryaff refugees. ft was understood that the book re- veals that the Vatican was rcspon- sible for arranging with tho Brnxli- ian government for the emigration of 5000 noils Aryan German oath- ollcs lo Brazil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
20 to 30 Villages Are Believed Lost in Latest
 .Temblors RELIEF TRAIN HAS LANDED AT ERZINCAN Lowest Death Estimate at Erzincan City Now
 Is 5000
BY BETH HoDGsoN United Press Staff Correspondent

Istanbul, December 30. (UP) - New and violent earthquake shocks in eastern Anatolia, scene of a deyasta- ting earthquake this week, caused most extensive dam age and destroyed many vil- lages in the Amasia district today. The health ministry estimated the dead from Wednesdays quake in the city or Erzincan at 30000 and the injured at i2,000.
 While shocks continued rivers over wide area in the Smyrna rec zion of western turkey overflowed and inundated the countryside, in- peding relief.
 Concern increased here when the Istanbul Seismograph Station an- nounced that earthquakes in the Anatolia region were likely to con- tinue for six months,
 More Villages Destroyed
 Some reports from Amasia aaic that in the newest tenblors thcfc % of 90 nearby villages were de- stroyed. The town of Tcharshamba also was reported destroyed.
 It was reported that there were only three survivors in the village of Turkmen. which was demolished. The remainder Of the population. estimated at 350, were dead beneath the ruins. The villages Of Kazagac and Akisler were reported among those destroyed.
 The first train from ErZincan, car- rying 100 survivors, including an army general, arrived at Eskikoy in the province of Siyas this morning. rt is eiiroute to Ankara.
 Establish Hospital
 A hospital with accommodations for 1000 injured has been estab- IShed at Kayseri in southeast An- kara. Arrangements were made So house 1900 survivors at Divriki.
 Reports reaching here said that despite severe snow storms the people of Samsoun, fearing new earth shocks, are sleeping in the open air.
 Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
15O, 900 Crack Russian Troops Being Massed
Being Concentrated in Lenngrad Area; 5000 Russian Dead Claimed in Last 2 Days
BY HAROLD PETERS lUnIled Press Staff COrrespOndcntl


 Copenhagen, Denmark, Dec, 30-- tUP)--RuSsia is inassing Ib0Y000 crack troops from Siberia and the Caucasus on the Karelian Lsthmus for declSive attack, Scandinavian press reports said today.
 Concentration Of large numbers of airplanes in the Leningrad area was taken to indicate that they would cooperate in big scale at- tack on the Mapncrleim line soon, the dispatches said.
 A Helsinki dispatch to the news paper Politiken here said that the Films had killed 5000 Russians dur. ing the last two days in RuSsia'S new efforts 10 break through the Finnish defense line on the Isth- mus.
 A Stockholm report was that squadron of Russian bombing planes surrendered south of Petsamo, on the far northern front, explaining that they were out of gasoline and that their motors were not func. tioning properly. It was later found, the dispatch alleged, that there was plenty of fuel in the tanks and that the motors worked smoothly.
 It was reported also that two bat- talions of Russians. numbering prob- ably 2,000 men. had surrendered just north of Hoeyjenpaervi, ofi the far northern Petsamo front where they had been holding advanced pos sitionS.
 A United Press dispatch from svanvik, Norway, quoted border obs servers as saying, however, that it was believed the report was un- founded since Russian transport n tho sector named continued to op. crate uninterruptedly.
 There was another report that two Russian regiments. numbering close to 10000 men, were in danger
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
HITLER SEES ONLY
 GERMAN VICTORY
New Years Proclamation Asks Gods Blessing
 on Nation

Berlin, Dec. 30.--tUP) Adolf Hitler in e New Year proclamation to the armed forces said today:
 "1n tho coming year we ask the Almighty, who in the past year took us under his protection, to give Us Ills blessing again and strengthen us in the performance of our duty"
 For before Us lies tho hardest kind of battle for existence or nosi- existence of the German people," (continuod Hitier).
 Hitler ended his message by ex- pressing his own and the German peoples proud confidence" in the armed forces.
 "With such soidiers," he said, Germany must Dc victorious"
 The text of the proclamation wasi
 "SoldierGl The year of 1889 was for tho German armed forces c year of proud test.
 "You have uSed vitoriously the weapons which the German people entrusted to you for. this war which was forced upon Us. Tn Q scant 10 days VIC were able to re.establish tho Reichs security in tho East. (Poiand. The Versailles treaty inc justice wa removed.
 "At the end of this historical year we gratefully remember those coin- rades who sealed with their blood their loyalty to the people and the country.
 "In the coming year we ask the Almighty who in the past year took ils under His protection to give us His blessing again and to strengthen Us in the performance Of our duty.
 For before Us lies tho hardest kind of battle for the existence Of tic German people,
 n end the entire German people look upon you with proud coiil- dence. With such soldiers Germany must be victorious,
 ADOLF HITxEn."