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The Washington times., 1939-01-17
ARMY'S NEEDS
TOLD SECRETLY
TO JOINT BODY
Woodring, Gen.Craig Go
Before Committee

QN.S) Secretary of War
Woodring and General Malin
Craig, chief of staff, went before
secret session of the Senate and
House Military Affairs Com.
mittees today to give the mem.
bers a firSt-hand picture Of the
Armys needs.
Chairman May CD, Kentucky
said the meeting would be loft
the record" and solely for the in
formation of the committee,
which will handle the bulk of
President Roosevelt's $552,000,0 900
rearmament program.
At the same time May disclosed
that strong sentiment exists in
the committee to place limitations
over any portion of the program
it authorizes.
NO 'SKYIS-LIMIT STUFF
Congress is going to keep
control over this program" he
said. Anything this committee
passes on will have limitations
on it before it goes to the
House.
These lump-sum billion dol
lar appropriations without any
strings on them are the equiva-
lent of war without limit. We
are not going to approve any OF
this sky-is-the-limit stuff"
May previously declared that he
was opposed to authorizing more
than a 6,000-plane maximum for
the Army. The Administration is
seeking an authorization which
would set the minimum number
of planes at 5000 for the Army
with no maximum.
GIVE ALL F. d. ASKS
If the Administrations proposal
were adopted, as many planes
could be built as Congress saw fit
to provide the money for, he ex-
planned.
I'VE are ging to give the Pres
ident everything he asked for,
but there will be limitations as
to the future" May said.
May asserted that he would
introduce bills tomorrow to carry
out all phases of the Army expan-
sion program, with hearings to
start in a few days.
Meanwhile the Senate Naval
Affairs Committee was preparing
to hear Navy chieftains behind
closed doors later this week. The
Senate Foreign Relations Com.
mittee also was planning to hear
top-ranking officials of the De
partment of State.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
QUIZ
Refers Sold Baltimore
High School Pupils

BALTIMORE, Md, Jan. II.
Spurred by complaints that two
young men OF high school age are
peddling marihuana cigarettes to
high school students during the
luncheon recess, police officials
today assigned plainclotheS men
to keep watch on the schools.
According to information given
the principal of one Of the city's
largest schools, the "reefer" sales
men drive up to the school during
recess and mingle with the stu
dents, making their sales incon-
spicously.
An investigation already has
been made by members Of the stu
dents advisory board. DR.. David
e. Weglein, superintendent of
public instruction, said he had
been unable to learn anything
definite"
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Committee Planning
F. D. Birthday Fete

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Jan. IT.
Arrangements for the Presidents
Birthday Ball to be held January
80 in the George Mason Hotel are
being completed by General Chair.
man j. Herbert Taylor and 16
committee chairmen. Two orches-
tras have been engaged for the
ball, which will be carried on in
the main dining room and the
Lee room of the hotel.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Air Force of u.
To Match Hitler's
Hitler Backs
|Duce inSpain

BERLIN, Jan. II U.N.SO.
Nazi Germany will back any
action taken by Premier Mus
sOlihi should he reach the
conclusion that the Spanish
nOn-interventiOn policy has
been violated by a third
power, it was hinteC in au-
thOritative circles here today.
'TtaIy'S strong attitude re-
garding attempts by certain
French circles to bring about
increased aid to red govern
ment) Spain is fully shared
here" q competent observer
said.
"MuSsOlini'S position is
that he will consider himself
free to act and declare the
nOn-interventiOn policy closed
and bankrupt If in the near
future a new situation arises
through action Of govern
mentS befriending the Span
ish government.
His position will have the
unequivOcal support of au-
thOritative German circles.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Rebels to Blockade Barcelona
CONTINUED from Page II

NOUAb1A1uCNA 4AV4AA = N0O ~
arms, turned out in the great
popular manifestation.
Between 225 and $50 civilians
were slaughtered, according to the
Barcelona report, which met
vigorous denials.
Meanwhile, from Salamanca.
three columns of Frances legionS
were reported converging on the
Loyalist capital, with the spear
head of the attack only S5 miles
from the city limits Of Barcelona.
More than three-fifthS OF all
Spain was reported in InSurgent
hands as the result Of the latest
drive of the Insurgent troops.
Communicating COVE rnment
troops far to the south Of Bar
celona today staged a surprise
movement against the Granada
front.
Rebel Lines Broken
Insurgent lines were broken at
two points, it was claimed, as the
government troops swept into
Sierra de Pozar and Poza. House
to house fighting at both points
was reported.
The loyalists drove a wedge to
within six miles of the railway
connecting Granada with the rest
of Insurgent Spain in their effort
to create a diversion which would
lift the pressure Of Frances drive
on Barcelona.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Mammoth Tomatoes

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. II GIN
S. Tomato vines 20 feet high with
fruit weighing two pounds each
have been developed by two Port
land agricultural chemists, Kar
Stockland and Boyd Hamilton
The method calls for flowers anc
vegetables to grow their norma
root structures in q special rocE
foam solution that has a property
of capillary action.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Troops Mass
In Ethiopia

DJIBOUTI, French SOmali-
land, Jan. II 1.N.S.)-Italian
colonial troops, chiefly native
ASkaris and Arabs, have been
concentrating since January
4 at AIDA Gala in Ethiopia,
it was disclosed today.
Gathering by train and
truck, the troops will be sent
from there to reinforce out
posts along the Ethiopian
borders.
It was also learned that six
Italian submarines, 10 gun
boats and the cruiser Bari
are anchored off MasSawa,
Eritrea. French authorities
at DjibOuti said, however,
that they expect mo trouble
at present"
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Black Legion Quiz
Delayed by State

DETROIT, Jan. II Q.N.So
Examination of reputed Black
Legion National Commander
Virgil Effinger on criminal syndi-
calism charges was postponed to.
day. until February II at the
States request. Effinger'S eXamina-
ton on charges Of illegally possess
ing bombs, set for yesterday, was
postponed until February Is at
the request Of local authorities.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Federal Fugitive
Held in Alabama

The Department of Justice yes
terday announced that special
agents Of the FBI had captured
Thomas jefferson Whitehead, %,
wanted for theft of an automobile
and for violation of the Federal
Escape Act. Whitehead was ap'
pretended in Huntsville. Ala.
after having escaped from the
Newell Sanitarium, Chattanooga,
Tenn, using a guards gun to gain
his freedom.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Scout Week Near

Boy Scouts of washington to-
day were preparing to take part
in the national observance of Boy
Scout Week, February 8 to IA in
the movements twenty-n n t h
birthday celebration. Present and
former Scouts and Scouters form
an army more than 8,400, 900
strong" it was pointed out.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
British Rescue
Chinese Junk

LONDON, Jan. II G.N.S).
The British destroyer Thanet
chased a japanese destroyer and
made it give up Chinese fishing
junk which it had seized, the EX-
change Telegraph agency reported
from Hong-Kong today.
According to the dispatch, the
junk was handed over to the Brit
ish warship without incident.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Roosevelt Wants
Defense Second
to None
BY ROBERT G. NIXON
(CopvriRht- 1Q39N

G.N.s.) The 3O0,OO0,0 1000 that
President Roosevelt has asked Con-
gress to initial for the Army Air
Corps emergency expansion will
give the United States one Of the
worlds most formidable aerial
fighting forces.
The new American air force, con-
trary to widespread belief, will
equal the 10000 plane figure of
Germany'S towering air strength
and will top the air forces of every
other world power.
5000 COMBAT SHIPS
The $500, 600, 900 spent on stand
ardized types of fighting craft
built under mass production con-
ditionS, as is called for by the
army's program, will provide
between 5000 and 5000 ultra
modern, high-Speed combat planes.
The army has on hand today,
or under construction for delivery
within a few months, a total Of
2,23O of the latest type planes. In
the regular national defense
budget submitted to Congress there
is provision for purchase Of an
additional 219 planes to take care
of normal obsolescences to retain
this strength through June 80,
1910.
Added to this is the navy'S air
strength-generally conceded the
worlds strongest navel air force.
5000 FOR NAVY
The Navy's air force today is
composed of 2,152 planes. In the
Presidents emergency $552, 900, 900
defense fund, an item of $21, 1,000,-
900 above the Army's $500, 600, 900
is initiated for 500 fast pursuit
ships. With provision in the nor
NAL naval appropriation, planes
now under construction and funds
still unexpended from the 1939-40
appropriation, the Navy will at
tain it's 5000 authorization by
June 80, 1910.
So, taking the minimum figure
Of 5000 new Army aircraft as the
top purchasing power Of the $780,
900 900, Americas new air power
two to, three years hence should
read:
Army, emergency defense fund
purchase-5,0 900 planes.
Army, present strength and
building-2,320 planes.
Navy-3,000 planes.
Total Air Strength-10.320
planes.
| COST MAY BE CUT
The Chief Executive, in his
special defense message to Con-
greSs last week, called for mini
mum increase of 5000" planes to
be built with the $500, 100000. He
added that it is hoped that low
cred unit cost through mass pro
duction would produce many
more planes"
This would provide a unit cost
of 100000 per plane on the basis
of 5000 planes. Actually, under
mass production the unit cost may
be reduced to as low as $780, 900
to 100000, or even far less, de-
pending upon the final decision
as to numbers Of various types.
500 SUPER-BOMBERS
The vast scale expansion of the
Army Air Corps, it was learned
tentatively will call for this
) formidable new combat force:
Five hundred four-engined super
bombers, known as flying fort.
resSeS."
One thousand two-engined heavy
bomberS.
One thousand five hundred $50
mile-an-heur pursuit fighters.
One thousand attack ships, or
light bombers, for ground strafing.
One thousand miscellaneous
non-combat craft including cargo
ships, personnel transports and
training ships. l..
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
MOTHER RACES
TO GAS VICTIM
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Continued from Page u
Cormick, of the 3700 block Of
Massachusetts, Ave, N. W., Betty
addressed her farewell note to
her cousin, Bill Whitehead, an
actor who has appeared with
Katharine Cornell and Eva LIE
Gallienne.
FIRST GOES TO CHURCH
Betty's note told OF going to
church and asking Gods forgive
ness" and lighting four candles
as she prayed there.
She disclosed in her letter that
she had been contemplating tax,
ing her life for some time. Over,
work in dramaticS for a hoped
for stage career was given IS the
probable cause OF her act.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
Democrats Stage
Benefit ToniQhi

The National Democratic League
of the District Of Columbia is
sponsoring a benefit card party
at 1900 Rhode Island Ave. N. W..
at q O'Clock tonight.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
READY TO NEGOTIATE

NipponeSe authorities pointed
out the American note, which
was delivered some weeks ago, anc
the British note, which closely
paralleled it, suggested the posi-
bility of revision or modification
of the principles of the open door
and equal opportunity in China
by means of consultation with in
terested powers.
Although Japan considers this
method unlikely to produce re
suits, it was stated, she is prepared
by virtue of her friendship with
the United States and Britain tt
enter such negotiations.
HER CONDITIONS
Conditions under which Japan
Is willing to negotiate were given
as follows:
/. Complete emancipation Of
Oriental nations, including re-
moval of China's Colonial
status" and freedom of residence
and travel for Orientals.
2. Complete freedom of trade
throughout the world, including
abolition of existing economic
blocs.
8. "Fair" redistribution of raw
materials and free access for
Japan to raw materials indiS-
penSable for her national eX-
istence and to natural resources
necessary for national defense.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
ECONOMY BLOC
TO FIGHT CANAL

CONTINUED from Page II
ada and the United States for
the joint development Of large
project, which would utilize all
tidal power in that bay CFundy)
on both sides Of the inter-
national line"
Although varying figures have
been used, the cost Of the Passa-
maquoddy project on the Ameri-
can side of the bay Of Fundy
alone was estimated at more than
$40, 100000. More than $7,000,-
900 has already been spent on a
model village for workmen-now
used by the National Youth Ad-
ministration-a series of dams
and for preliminary plans, Dor
ings and soundings.
No Total Estimate
In the case of the Florida ship
canal, several million dollars also
have been spent, but no work has
been done on the big ditch
through the pines and palmetto
for seyeHa wears. Ultimate cost
of the canH would run to $40,-
10000 or more.
Final cost estimates on both the
great projects, however, have
never been arrived at by engi.
neers, but would depend to a great
extent on the difficulties encount-
cred in advancing the work. Con.
gressional circles held that the
total cost, however, would reach
$100, 100000.
Mr.. Roosevelt stressed in his let
ter to Chairman Mansfield that
the Passamaquoddy surveys are in
sufficient and therefore proposed
for the present, that Congress de
termine the advisability Of putting
a small experimental plant on the
American side of the border.
Good Relief Job
Representative Brewster dis
closed that he had conferred at
length with the President on re
vival of the tidal power project
He agreed with the Executive that
the United States must demon
strate the economic desirability o1
Passamaquoddy by constructing
the experimental plant before ap
preaching Canada for a treaty tc
broaden the project to its full in
ternational scope.
In his communication, the Presi
dent emphasized that the two
projects could be undertaken on g
longtime basis. AS to the ship
canal, he said, relief labor Should
be used especially in periods wher
there is much unemployment. He
added:
Il would not personally object
to a construction period lasting
as long as ten to fifteen years."
Banks on Tolls
The President cited engineers
estimates on the Florida Canal
which found thta the tolls woulC
be sufficient to amortize the cos
over a period of years. But, thu
Executive added, ut is doubtful
that these revenues would taxi
care of accumulated teres'
charges"
The Washington times., 1939-01-17

On December %, Francois Spanish insurgents
started their driUe dotted line) Barcelona.
Shaded shOuUs tOWns he captured. NOU Francois
he is believed to be approaching the gOUernnents
secret defense line between IqunLada and VendrsH
The insurgents are only IS miles from Barcelona.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
JAP PANESE ASK
ROOSEVELT AID
TO HALT SOVIET
Efforts to BoIshevize
World AsSaiIed

TOKYO, Jan. II GN.So.
The ultra-nationalist patriotic or
ganization Shiunso today ap-
pealed to President Roosevelt in
an open letter published in the
leading Tokyo newspapers to ask
the Soviet Union to cease trying
to bolshevise the world
If the Russians refuse to aban-
don their efforts, the open letter
calls upon the President to per-
suade the United States to adhere
to the anti-comintern pact.
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
HANDS-OFF POLICY

Personally addressing the Amer
lean Chief Executive, the open let
ter said:
If you care for peace in the
Far East in particular and in
the world in general, you will ef-
feet a volte-face (reversaD and
take the lead in perSuading the
United States to adopt a hands
off policy in the Far East to pre-
vent other foreign powers from
carrying on political intrigues
IN China"
REPLY TO NOTES SOON
Japanese replies to the British
and United States notes, which
declared London and washington
will insist upon maintenance OF
the open door in China, may be
delivered in the near future, well
Informed sources said today.
The British note has aroused
i. sharp criticism in the Japanese
press.
The newspaper Nichi Nichi COM
mented:
I'VE want to ask Britain
whether she stands firmly for
Japan or will continue to assist
the (Chinese) Chang Kai-Shek
administration, thereby making
Japan an arch-enemy OF
Britain"
The Washington times., 1939-01-17

RXTEe By NAIL FOR VIRGINIA.
NARYI.AND, WEST VIRGINIA
AND NORTH CAROLINA
The Washington times., 1939-01-17
MSM1Al57S
&HMES

RATES BY CARRIER IN WASHING
TON. D. c. AND SUBURBS
EnA L.. q laA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Legal Notices
ORDER OF NOTICE

THE CITY of WATERBURY,, . municipal corporation, located n the County of New Haven, ALFRED c. nuIiocK. of New; bursb, New York. County Of cARkIE A. btLLocK GILLgsPIi5 Of Waikiki, New. York;, County Of Ulster, State Of New York; STATE of coNNEcTicUT. Dls' TERBURY, February .le, 1899,
 Upon the complaint of said plain. tin praying for reasons therein set forth foreclosure and possesrlon of the the iirst Tgesday Of March isse, before the Court of Common Pleas for the Judicial District of Water- bury, state. of Connecticut, it ap. bearing to and being found by the ssessrsns are pesanx in n? s1e york iT IS THEREFoRE oRDERED, That notice Of the pendepcy of snl ld complaint be given to said defend. sntn nidrs Hsrse G.sSs fl sYoes K anS GSTrs fk,s1 1esH erssv in s'V'T tbe WatsSeapy Seps pemo. erat . newspaper printed iI Water. bury three days successively,. com msncing on or before the 18th day of February !e39, by some proper
 GERTRUDE J, MIKNAITIs.
 Assistant Clerk Of the Court of
 Common Pleas.
 TERBURY. NEW HAVEN coUN- ". EsbrYaTy 18th. Iese.
 trve and attested copy Of the orig inai Order of Notice with my en- dorsenlent bereon and in my hands for publication,
 Attest:
 ANGELO J. NARDoNA. . City Sheriff of Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Sports QUESTIONS Answered

Have you . sports question you
 want answered? Write your ques'
 ton clearly, sign your name and
 addres and mail your query Co
 Sports Fan Question Ms n, Sports
 Service Bureau, The Democrat,
 iOi3 18th Street, Washington, D.
 C., enclosing . three'eent postage
 stamp for . psrsonai reply.
 c. Are colleges required to pay Federal government on football games an dother sportsP
 A. The year 1898 was the first year In which all colleges paid ad- mission tax to the Federal goverr- ment on such events. Prior to that some paid the tax and others did not. There was continual contro- yersy between the college and the Bureau of Internal Revenue until the Supreme Court decided in favor Of the Government in the case of the Regents Of the University of Georgia vs the United States doy- efnment.
 c. Has Carl Hubbell pitched c no-hit.no.run gamep
 A. He accomplished tho feat on May 6, 1929. the score being Il to 0 in favor Of the New York Giants over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
 c. Where are the breeding farms of the race horse owners, Alfred c, Vanderbilt, Samuel D. Riddle and Mrs. Ethel V. Mars?
 A. eagamoFe Farm. dlyndon, Maryland (vanderbilt); Glen Rid. de Farm, Berlin, Maryland tR!d. dle); Milky Way Farm, Pulaski, TennSse Mrs. Mars).
 (scc cur general Question and Answer Column on Page o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Here Is Your Chance to Buy e
 Good Used Car at a Really
 Great Saving Check over the groups of Used Cars. you arc sure to find just the Car you have been looking for at al. most your own price. CHEvRoLETS-Coupe and Sedans to choose from, models from 1888 up to 1887.
 rORDs-Coupes and sedans, i93S- 34-35.37 models to pick from. BUICKS-Coupes and Sedans l9S4- 36.36 models. PLYMOUTHS-Coupes and Sedans, ie3S-34-S5-36 models. DCDdES - Coupes and Sedans to choose from. Models ie3S-34-S5.S6.
 WATERBURY MOTORS 1900 South Main St. Dial 3-4736
 Next to The Dollar Market
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
HOPEvILLE WINS IN BETHLEHEM

The Hopeviije Eagles upset the Bethlehem 4. c. q to 35 in a hotIy contested game ct Memorial hall, BethIehen, Saturday night. For three. .fourths of the game, the score was not more than two points apart, but in the last period, the Eagles pulled away.
 Tn the pFelim, the B. 4. c. Girls made 1t four straight by oyercom- ing the Woodbury Girls 2S to 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
x.u, LIQUOR L! PERMiT VI T.,..

Tbis Is to give notice that I. Michael saginaric. of Gs South Elm St. L,,,S,,nn ,W,a,tsrbSgry conn haze fied .ss sn with the Liquor Control Commission for Restaurant Beer Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, z0i East Main St.. Water bury, Conn. The business Is owned by Michael saginario, of 6s South De be-" eondustsa md ayi by MyicSSei p sasnario. nnS w, of G5 South Elm St., Waterbury, Conn, as permittee.
 MICHAEL SAGINARIo.
 Dated Feb. 18th, 1889. 2-l4-2i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
Legal Notices

DISTRICT of WATERBURY,. ss.
 PROBATE COURT, February sIst,
 A. D. 1888. ESTATE of STEPHEN
 vEDEeKIS. late of Waterbury. in
 said District. deceased.
 Upon the application of ANNA administraficn may be granted on said Estate as per application on hle more fully appears: 1t is ORDERED. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury. in said District, on the sith day of Feb ruary A. D. 1888. It o'clock in the forenoon (Standard Time). and that notice be given of the pendency of said application. and the time and place of hearing thereon by pub fishing tAe same one time in some newspaper having = ejaculation in saiS District. on the 2fst day of February 1889.
 Attest:
 e-2l-lt Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
COAST GUARD WINS

New London, Conn, Feb. 2i-CUP) -The U. s. Coast Guard Academy's basketball team defeated Norwich University's i've here last night, 4s-40. 0orecki led the Coast Guard attack with 24 points. while solski was high scorer for Norwich, with 12 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
ADDITIONAL SPORTS \
ANSONIA DEVILS . HERE TONIGHT
Boys Club Cadets Take on Strong Copper City Club
 at Local Court

The Boys Club Cadets basketball team, entries in the state serni-pro- tournament to be conducted at tho old Phoenix Avenue Armory next March, will swap baskets with the Ansonia Blue Devils of the state League, conquerors of the West Side speedboys, tonight at the Boys Club gym at e:46 o'clock.
 The Soldiers have been going along with victory after victory, but are expected to be given plenty of opposition this evening before the final whistle blows. The Copper City Club, managed by Mo Karlins, have beaten some of the best teams In the state and will be favorites to down the locals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
LEAVENWORTH IN. HOOPLOSS44-ss
Middletown High Squad Wins From Tech; Wilby
 in Winsted
tspeclal to The pemooratl

Middletown, Fob. 20 - Leading rom tho start, Middletown High was given keen contention, but came through with a A4 to SS base ketball victory over Loavenworth High of Waterbury. Tho winners led 2S to 10 at half time while Evans and JanuSis brought tho visitors to within five points of tho leaders la tho third period, datgenS 10 points was outstanding for Mlddletown, Bafuma and Paterson getting II each. h the prelim, Middletown Reserves woa a SS-2A game from leavenworth substitute KahatEniek getting 10 points. summnry'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Beofe ht hAII tIWt' MluuIetuWH l3.ib, Referee; Malin.
 Other Games
 Crosby and Leavenworth meet Thursday in the hoop finale of the season for both of them, while Wil- by goes to Winsted tonight for it's final game before the state tourna- ment. Crosby and Wilby Reserves meet this afternoon in Q 2:tS p, m. game followed by dancing, proceeds to 90 to the Presidents fnfantile Paralysis Fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
TOTO FINISH

AtIanta-The Atlanta Crackers percentage of .5e5 for the 1888 sea- son was the lowest winning mark of a Southern Association champion since 1925.