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Homefittinos

Cotton Curtain Material
Remnants. Were 19c to 39c o.
yd. -------------.- w
Cotton Curtain and Drapery
Ma Ma'er'a1 RI aof Remnants m Were 28c
-50-In. Cotton CretOnne
Remnants. Were 79c to o.
$129 yd. --------------
is Prs. RayOn Taffeta QOo
Drapes. Were $l95 pr wv
-35 Bolts Cotton Gre Ono
tonne. Was 29c to 39c yd. "o
~ ..,,5.. Cedar ,vsl. Chests; .sa F. Floor 90 $40
-19 Venetian Blinds.
AS is. Were $395 to c7 90
$495 ca. 49, ---
lis Bolts Glazed Cotton COc
Chintz. Was soc yd. --
-l25 Cotton India
Print Spreads. 2i2x3. &1 10
Was ST. so ca Oily
lbs Cotton Muslin Mat o.
tress Covers. Were ST 30 ca.
-l2 Bolts Rayon and Cotton
Damask. Were 98c to 20.
s1.ss yd. - o1C
-175 Prs. Rayon Wolfe Tailored
curtains Z. Were sl'sS $l.27
". -----~---------
-28 Prs. Cotton Lace
Curtains. Were S495 CD II
to S595 pr. ~o
Cotton Studio Couch
cessFs; {: ss =, Were s4s' to S2.99
individual Cotton Chair and
81 s0ta q. y evers, .. es =. Were $l.O9
-48 Window Shades. TO-
Were S1.49 ca. -
% Prs. Rayon and Cotton DAM
s,soi ask nrape'' nr Were S7.99
Kann's-Third Floor.
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Mems FURNISHINGS

Men S Furnishings
Mems S1.95 and 81 Collar-At-
tached Cotton Shirts. Broken sizes.
$l.39, 3 for 81
is Mems $3.50 Baby Shaker
and Novelty-W Solid Color
Wool and Cotton S1.55
Sweaters -
-26 Boxes Initial Handkerchiefs.
Were 81. Box of three, 6Oc
broken initials -------
-3S B. v. d. and Sealpax Cot
ton Pajamas. Soiled. &77S
Broken sizes. Were So
80 Discontinued Winsted 500
Wool and 500 Cotton Shirts and
Drawers. Were s2.25 S1.44
and $3.50 --
-l61 Mems CSC to ST Cotton Sport
sa,1ss sh'sts' 35c, 3 for 81
-2s Mems 81 Suspend SQo
OOC
CTS
40 Mems S1.95 to
1895 Gloves. Broken @7 90
sizes ---
Ill Mems 25c Handker- IN.
chiefs
-6 Cotton PAT mas, Or
mussed. Were $1.39 to 81
-23 Cotton Night Shirts. 2Oo
Soiled. Were $l--
IS Wool Sweaters,
faded. Were s3.95 and @7 90
$500 -
3 Wool Sweaters, dam OAo
aged. Were S1.95 --
Il Silk LINED Rayon
Robe, spotted. Was c. 90
-43 Cotton Shirts and
Shorts. Soiled. Were 29c 7Eo
ana soc
-1S6 Mems 81 Light Tone Fou.
lard Rayon Crepe Ties, 2Oc
pure silk, silk and rayon--
SO Prs. Mems 27c to SOC IT,
Hose, mostly pastel
. B. v. d. Shirts, soiled, were
75c; 3 Pairs White Wool 2Oc
Socks, were 75c ea.---
-5S Mems SOC Cotton Knitted
Brief Shorts and Shirts. O6c
Broken sizes. Ea.
- cotton Wash
Robes. Were $4.95 and @7 90
$5.95. Soiled --
Ill Mems $3.95 Sport Shirts and
Slack Ensembles. Were @1 20
1886. Set ~
rs Mems Crinkle Cotton 10
Crepe Shirts. Were $1.95-
-S6 Short and Long Sleeve Crew
Neck Slipon Sport Shirts. SQc
Were 81 ana S1.e5-- wv
XAnn'S-4treet Floor.
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Bows Wear

81 Cotton Broadcloth 2.Pc,
Pajamas, 8 to 18. Were ~.
S0c
-s Jr. Lonsie Suits, wool and
cotton coat and longie. co 90
Were $7.95 - O@O
-31 Wool and Cotton
Sweaters. Sizes 2S to 81. ~.
Were $l.19 --
S Cotton WashabIe
Robes. Sizes 6, 10, II, 16. 90.
Were $1.99 -- NV
-27 All-Wool Snow Hats. TO.
Were 81
-156 Boys Cotton
Golf Hose. Sizes Anre &1
. to 11-
Ia Preps S3.95 Cot
ton Shirt and Slack @1 %
Sets. Were $3.95 ~
LIS Cotton Broadcloth Shirts.
,,.ol Broken Soc, 3 for 81
SO Wool and Rayon Prep
Slacks, plenty Of
greens. IS to 20. Were 80 IL
$2.99 - %S
~ Hockmeyer Cotton Tweed
uroy Jr. Knickers, ST. Q1 20
l.. Were 32.ee %Ass~
Xann's-Second Floor.
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Domestics

-Soiled Cotton Sheets and Pill
low. low Cases: mss.. Va IA to 1a off
20 Cotton Chenille Spreads.
white and colors. Were GO OS
1896 and $4.95 ~S~c
IA Tailored Rayon and Cotton
Mixed Spreads, twin
and double. We're @7 ~
S295 N-----
-35 Printed Cotton Percale
Spreads. Twin and dou- S0c
BILE. to close -
so Hobnail Dot Cot
na,,.I1 ton Chenille mill Spreads $l.39
Kann's-Street Floor.
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Hondkerchiefs

-Women's Hand Rolled
Linens, floral prints. Were n.
18c ~
-120 Mems Linens. irreg- II.
ulars of better grades
Sc Wom ms Hand
Rolled Printed Linens. 10.
Were SOC ~
Kann's-Street Floor.
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Stationery

odd Lot Writing Papers, some
from stock. some specially pur-
chased. Orig. 2Sc to 10 Price
$2.50. Damaged IL O
80 Desk Fountain Pens, with
imitation horn deoora- SOc
aouS. Were 81
xann's-etroet Floor.
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Coots
Kann's-Second Floor.
Hosiery

sSSsSsy
Odd Lot Children's Socks, q,
5s, "a lengths. Cotton, ray =.
on and Wools -----
-S3 Prs. Kantrun Knee IOo
High Chiffons. Orig. 81 nv
-l12 Prs. Full Fashioned
Hose. Regular and long AOo
lengths Wv
-26 Prs. White Knee IN.
High Chiffon Hose -
As Prs. Irregulars, out
size chiffons and service 49,.
weights commandments
-1l6 Prs. Meshes and 81.
Chiffons. Some irregulars wv
IA Prs. Chiffon Hose. Orig. 85c
s1,s 10 55c, 2 prs. ST.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Trimmings
IA Yds. Bead Band
ings. Plain colors. Were 10.
89c yd --- N
Odd Lot Fancy Buttons. T..
Card NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Odd Lot Belt Slides and
Dress Ornaments. Were zoe n.
to soc ----- ~
Kann's-Street Floor.
Comforts, Etc.
-6 Wool-Filled Rayon Comforts,
72xS4. Soiled. Were CO 90
$685. --- pc|~
-S Cotton Patchwork
Quilts. Damaged. Stand 90.
ard size ----
-6 Cotton Plaid Blankets, @1
72xs4 Were S159 pr.- pA
200 Yds. Cotton Bath 2Oo
Robing. Was 49c yd. d.-- Nv
Kann's-Street Floor.
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Linens

-2U Linen DamaSk
w.rs p.D,e - oio'h'' ss 'lSS'' $l.49
300 Cotton Turkish Tow
els. 22x44-in. SOC seconds -S
Odd Lot Cotton Lace L..
Scarfs, 36-in. Were SOC S
Odd Lot Cotton Turkish Tow.
els, 1896. White with ~
oolored borders. Were l5c oS
IA Linen 5-Pc. Bridge Sets,
cloth and 4 napkins. Were IOo
$1.00 S
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Art Goods
Corsets

IS r. N. Practical Front Cor.
sets. orig. IS; 43 Corsettes, kfi-
LADY make, orig. ss, $l,48
cottons and rayons- ~
IS Flexees Girdles and Feun-
dation, orig. S.; 8 Rengs Front
Clasp, bened girdles, orig. s..
rayons and cottons; 7 SmartisD
l. Ls:.ex Gird's'' orig. $l.99
$259 -
Table Lot Discontinued Ger
settes and Girdles, orig. 81 &1.
and -, rayons and eottons "
KAnn'-Second Floor.
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Gloves

Kann's-Street Floor.
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Housewares

~ - ~ W WV
200 Universal PAIRING 7Co
Knives. Were SOC ~
-1S Aluminium 5-Quart O7o
Tea Kettles. Were $198
-17 Cast Aluminium
Rice Boilers. were &C7O
S4.45 " %S
IS Cast Aluminium
Oblong R0asters. Were dp7 40
$3.50 "
lie Oval Enameled ROasters,
We're 69c: 50 Aluminium
3-Quart Sauce Pans, 2Oc
were 69c
-25 Gal. Ivory or White En-
amel, were $2.75: 4 Enameled
Cabinet Bases, as is, were $5.98;
IL Porcelain Top Ia
bles, 20x24 and 22x30, C1 90
as is, were $6.98
Ill Cast-Iron Griddles. ROc
Were S1.65 -
Shower Bath Cur
"a .a'ns' rs were s1'S0 !" $l.67
$298 ----~-
SO Enamel 3-Quart Ket- 27c
ties. Were 79c -----
20 Enamel 6-Quart Ket- S7c
ties. Were $119 --
IA Oval Enameled 10-Quart
Dish Pans, were 69c; go Enameled
11-Qt. Dish Pans, were 1Oc
$1.19
a Aluminium Chick &7 %
en- Fryers. Were s39s ~
200, Cans Speed Enamel. o.
Were zoe ca. -
-3 Porcelain-To Cabinet Ia
bles, as is, were $6.98; 5 Steel
66-In. Utility Closets, @2 Ill
as is, were $4.49-
Il Two Burner Oil
Heater. As is. Was @H O7
$1795 -s
-3 Two Burner Oil Heater and
coeteF' Co. se As is Were 1897
- Steel 64-Inch Util-
ity Closets. As Is. Were @C A1
S4.49
Radiator Covers. As is. Were
SOC to IN. no.
$3.50
-E m eled Pearlwich
Hampers. As Is. Were $l.9s @1
to 13.49 W.
Kann'-Third Floor.
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Notions

Notions
odd Lot sgd. Pcs. Blanket
Binding, were 75c and CSC; 6
Wooden Sewing Boxes, %.
were &c wv
-TraLure Silver Cleaner. en-
Was 81 wv
-Colorful Cotton Chints Shelly.
ing. by yard: Cotton Chints e.
Shoulder Covers, ea.--- w
is Hollywood Trouser o.
Hangers. Were 50c--- S
initiated Upper Pulls. 1S.
Were Csc and &c.,
-Celluprintz Paper To-
Drapes. Were Soc
Open Mesh Cot z for10c
ton Dish Cloths
Cotton Jersey Jacket Bottoms,
were 29c; Shields, Bloom 1Oo
err, Sanitary Aprons, Etc. ~
Kann's-Street Floor.
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No MAIL Phone o. D. Orders Friday
Umbrellas
Wash Frocks

Kann's-Street Floor.
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JeweIv

JeweIry
800 Pcs. Costume Jew %.
elry. Orig 59c---
Sc Pcs. Costume Jevelry. 90.
Orig. s1s5 and 1885, Wv
rs w o m
sn.. msri r i, ,ns'' SOC, 2 for ST.
Il Mans Wrist 60 OK
Watch. Was $685. ~
Il Wrist Watch with second
hand. Was s22sS. S11.05
AS Is ------
Il Woman's Wrist
Watch. Discontin- &12 OK
Ted $3.50 style
Kann's-Street Floor.
$50. Art Goods
Lloyd. Balls Crepe de Sheen
Rayon and Cotton Yarn. e.
Was 20c ca. --
. Stamped Cotton Crib Covers
and s Tots Stamped Cot co.
ton Quilts. Were 79c and 81 NV
--Oz. Hanks Rayon and 90.
Wool Yarn. Were Soc ca.
IS Large Cotton or Linen Hand.
Embroidered Table o. 90
Covers. Were 310- ~O'~o
II Handmade Wool A. .@1n
ghan Model. Was S25 WV
Kann'+Fourth Floor.
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SSS
Il Wa alnut Finish
Vanity Bench. was
$4.95 -
. Boudoir Chairs.
Were S5.95 -
. Occasional Chairs
and 2 Poster Beds.
Were S7.95 -
-3 Inner Spring Mat
tresses. Were S10.95
q Inner Spring N
were SIS; 2 Solid Ma
pie Beds, were s17.95-
Il Single Box
Spring for wood bed. q
Was SIS - ~
-8 Inner Spring
Mattresses. w ere q
$50 ----
-12 Simmons Inner
Spring Mattresses. q
Were S21.75 -
- Walnut Veneer
Chest of Drawers. q
Were S21.95
II Walnut Veneer Drs
3 Wardrobes, were $36.s
ner-Spring Mattress q
es. were $3.50 ~
. Studio Couches.
bed height. S34.95 q
floor samples
Kann's-Third FIJI
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Lovely dresses, purchased from
the Fall lines of the better man.
ufacturerS :. Some are samples!
Rayon crepes, rayon transparent
velvets and woods Sizes II
to 20. kann'S-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-12

A sell out" last week
Reversible coats with one side of
wool and rayon or wool and cot
ton tweeds in colorful or mono
tone patterns and the other side
of cotton gabardine. Sizes 8
to II. Kann's-Second Floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
BOSTON STILL
 IS DUSTBOWL
Scattered Sections of New England Get Refreshing
 RainfallS

Boston, July 29-(UP)-Rain had come to parched farmlands in scat tered section of New England today but Boston remained @ veritable dust-bowl as the drought entered its 29th day.
 However, Massachusetts farmers and dairymen took some hope from the weather bureaus prediction of local showers. The day broke over- cast with heavy mist in Boston. Portland, Me-, yesterday exper- fenced the heaviest July rainstorm on record 4 1-2 inches in eight hours-which flooded streets and cellars. And at Worcester, a cloud- burst dropped 1.17 inches of rain in two hours.
 Arid Massachusetts pastures, ,ln- able to sustain herds and pointing to heavily reduced hay crops and sil- age, led State Agriculture Commis- sioner William Casey to announce that the price of milk would advance one cent quart "and maybe more'' by Sept. 1.
 Loss of the second crop of hay is forcing many dairy farmers to use winter stores.
 Potato growers also are suffering from the drought. Casey feared that this crop especially in the late va
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29

Columbia river bottoms @ week ago and was immediately and literally given the run of the course by men and women golfers who chanced across it.
 Thursday, troubled with a thirst, Jonah ambled into the club house, breaking up a bridge game, scat tering guests and attendants to the fartherest reaches of the course. Thus ostracized, 1t slacked the thirst and chose for an afternoon siesta the deep carpet of the wo- mems lounge.
 There followed for the member ship 20 hours of frantic inactivity. The house committee was stymled. the entertainment committee trap ped, the greens committee lost. Life at the club became static and out of-doors, and the thermometer on the caddy house veranda rose to Ill degrees. ..
 To have approached the animal. whose presence quickly overran the clubhouse and waited out far be- yond the first tee. would have an- gered it, and, as everybody knew, q skunk is not to be aneered-certain-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
TO
 MASS. CONVICTION
Briefs Filed in Birth Con. trol Case By States
 Atty. Fitzgerald

States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald today filed reply briefs with Judges Frank P. McEvoy and Ken- meth Wynne in superior court, con- corning the Waterbury birth con- trol clinic and prosecution against two doctors and a nurse.
 States Attroney Fitzgerald in his brief filed with Judge Wynne, con- corning the criminal proceedings, points out a Massachusetts case de- cided in 1888, which resulted in con- victionS, and which the U. s. su- preme court of errors refused to review on the ground that no ,n- stitutional question was involved.
 MT. Fitzgerald e. inns that the Massachusetts case was based on a set of facts similar to those involved here. It involved a maternal health center at Salem, operated by an or- ganization similar to that function ing here, and headed by doctor assisted by trained nurses who worked for ,harity.
 The Massachusetts law, which is similar to the Connecticut law, holds tha tthere are no exceptions, even in the case of physicians.
 The supreme court of errors of Massachusetts upheld conviction, on the basis that there were no ex- captions from the law, even for phy- sicians. In refusing to review the case, the U. s. Supreme court of errors stated that the individual states have the right to exercise their own police power, in such matters, the states attorneys brief states.
 The brief filed with Judge Wynne, in answer to one filed by counsel for Dr. Roger B. Nelson, Dr. Will liam A. Goodrich and Mrs. Clara McTernan, is IA pages long, while the brief filed by the state with Judge McEvoy, concerning the civil phases of the case is 18 pages long.
 In the brief concerning the civil matters, the state upholds its pro- cedure in obtaining a search war; rant to raid the birth control clinic at Field street, operated by the Connecticut Birth Control League and the Waterbury Maternal Health center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
CHILDREN SHARE
 IN SECUR ESTATE
Will of Late Prominent
 Insurance Men Filed in Probate Court

Three children of Hollis D. Segur, well known local insurance man who died here July g, share in his estate, according to the terms of his will filed today with Judge Pat rick Healey of probate court. MT. Segur was president and treasurer of the Hollis D. Segur, Inc. The extent of the estate is un- known, as 1t has not as yet been appraised. One thousand dollars is left to a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Segur Burke of 648 Belvedere ave- nue, Plainfield, N. J.
 Bessie E. Segur, another daughter and Earle H. Segur, a son, both of 71 Plaza avenue, share the residue of the estate. Bessie E. Segur is be- oueathed a house at 71 Plaza ave- nue. with all effects, including ga- rage. land, household furniture, clothing, equipment, tools and sup plies, and half the residue.
 Earle H. Seg'ir is bequeathed all his fathers interest in the Hollis D. segur, Inc. not previously disposed of' his watch, chain and all other jewelry. The will was dated August s 1884, witnessed by Helen c. Harty, Helen B. Drake and otis s. C0WleS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
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The Dalles, Ore, July 29 - W.P) -The volatile odors of dozen per- fumes permeated the swank Dalles Country Club today as the member ship, completely and genuinely skunked for two days. braced itself for an unpredictable weekend.
 Through the spacious main salon, the dining rooms, kitchen and lock- er-rooms and the richly appointed women's lounge the fragrance of at. tar and roses mingled; and with 1t. unblendable as a strain in some fan. tastic orchestration, was the finger ing presence of lately departed guest.
 Jonah the Skunk had gone. He had left as quietly and unobtrusive- ly as he had come in of the course seeking water 20 hours earlier. But the question that had the member ship quaking in Its shoes was: Where to. Jonah. and for how long2"
 The animal, whose most potent characteristic need never again bt explained to members of the Dalles Country Club, came up out of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Swanky Club 'Skuked Definitely, Completely, Genuinely

ly not in an expensively furnished women's lounge bull: for perma- nency.
 Hugh Starkweather. club pro. re- jected such solution as shooting, as- phyxiation or the water hose. and nobody volunteered to handle the situation from close range.
 Jonah mapped on rugs and up- holstered chairs. prowled the club house throughout the night and part of yesterday, unmolested; and then, while a brave crowd looked on from the second tee, 82l-yards removed Jonah ambled out and toward the river.
 wheel" exclaimed middle-agetl golfer. "The varmit would have been positively unwanted in January. In high July--Pfuil"
 A hastily organized Immigration squad. bearing a stock of perfumes moved into the clubhouse. The wo. men planned a weekend handicap event, but with more apprehension than enthusiasm evidenced Everybody hoped and prayed Jon ah wouldn't return. They had no as' surance that he wouldn't.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
BRITAIN GETTING
 TOUGH WITH LAPS
U. s. Treaty Denial En- heartens English; Want
 Blockade Lifted

London, July 29-(UP)-Great Britain was reported to have sud- denly stiffened her position in ne- gotiations with Japan today after United States denunciation of the 1911 commercial treaty with the Tokyo government.
 Encouraged by the American &C., ton, 1t was understood that Britain approached the Japanese with a suggestion that the Japanese block ade of the British concession at Tientsin be lifted immediately.
 The British told the Japanese, 1t was understood, that continuation of the blockade was not conducive to further negotiations for settlement of differences over Japan's program for "a new order" in East Asia. Whether the action carried threat to break off the negotiations at Tokyo was uncertain.
 The question of continued anti British agitation in the Japanese controlled areas of China, especially organization of demonstrations against Britain, also was raised again by Sir Robert Craigie, ambas- sador to Tokyo, on instructions of Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax.
 Craigie also again raised the prob lem of getting sufficient food into the British concession at Tientsin, which has suffered some shortage during recent weeks of blockade by the Japanese. The Japanese block ade was designed primarily to bring pressure on Britain to cooperate with the Japanese financial and eco- homie program in North China.
 Britain recently recognized the special privileges of Japan in China, which was regarded in some quarters as big concession to Tokyo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
DROUGHT DAMAGE
 WILL BE SURVEYED
Federal Government to Get Reports; May Super.
 wise Relief Work in Area

Washington, July 29.-(UP)-Fed- eral machinery was put into motion today to survey drought damage and, if necessary, supervise relief in northeastern states.
 President Roosevelt had asked Acting Secretary of Agriculture Harry L. Brown to organize federal agencies for emergency relief if the situation warranted. Brown planned @ meeting today or Monday with rep- resentatives of the works projects administration, the civilian conser- vation corps, tthe interior depart ment and several agriculture depart ment agencies.
 The first step, he said, will be to ask for reports from federal agents in the drought area of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut Members of the drought committee may make a personal investigation later.
 Membership of the inter-depart- mental government drought com- mittee has not been completed. Maj, B. M. Harloe has ben named to rep- resent the WPA. Brown Is expected to be chairman.
 Weather bureau officials said the area from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence river to the Atlantic sea- board has had only half its normal rainfall since May l. Scattered showers have aided some localities but others have had virtually no rain since June.
 The area generally is drier than 1t has been before in 60 years of weather bureau records. Agricul- ture department officials said dairy men have ben especially hard hit: that pastures have dried up and that a fed shortage is threatened in parts | of New York state.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
DELAYS IN OLD AGE BENEFITS CLAIMED HERE Several Local Applicants Said to Be in Destitute
 Condition STATE OFFICIALS
 HELD TO BLAME 5 to 6 Months After Elapse Before Pension Is Put
 Through

Delay of state Investigating agents of the Old Age Assist ance Bureau in putting through claims of 78 local residents seeking aid is hay ing dire affect on several who are in destitute straits, it was learned on good authority to- day. Official sources stated that the average length of time elapsing between appli- cation and receipt of aid by the eligibles is five to six months after local agents have made pre- liminary Investigations.
 Dies Before Benefitting
 Several who have applied for the assistance since 1895 have died be- fore any benefits were derived, ac- cording to reliable sources. No de- finite explanation for the delay has ever been advanced.
 No responsibility for the delay can be laid to local authorities, for they conform to the law in each case and provide the state author ities with information concerning proof of age, citizenship and resi- dence of the applicant within 30 days after the application is filed.
 Surveys Are Lengthy
 But after local investigations are completed, state authorities take five to six months making surveys be- fore any benefits are forwarded. The 78 men and women on the waiting list at the present time will be no exceptions to the rule.
 Records reveal that there are 635 men and women on the old age as- sistance benefit lists as of this date. The maximum received by each is $7 weekly. Although the last gen- eral assembly provided an increase 10 a maximum of $9 weekly, no such payments have been made as yet.
 1,112 Applications
 : Since 1895 when the benefits were inaugurated, a total of 1,i12 Water. burians have applied for benefits
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Cabinet, Meeting With
 President, Also Seeks To Increase Birth Rate
LAPS, GERM ANS SIGN AGREEMENT
2 Years Negotiating Ends Suddenly; Regarded as
 Retaliation to U. s.
BY II. o. THOMPSON
 United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

 Tokyo, July 29. - (UP) - Japan, suddenly initiating trade agree ment with Germany after nearly two years of difficult negotiation, struck back at the United States to- day and materially strengthened its ties with the Berlin Rome diplomatic "aXis".
 Less than 48 hours after the de- nunciation by the United States of Its commercial treaty with Japan, the new treaty was ir,tialed at Ber- lin.
 Its importance, political as well as economic, was made plain by an official foreign office statement to- day, emphasizing that the new treaty:
 1-strengthens economic relations with Germany. 2-Strengthens the collaboration of Japan with Italy and Germany as fellow "anti-comintern" nations.
 3-Provides for an exchange of essential materials "in times of peace as well as war"
 The final paragraph of the state- ment said:
 "It Is a matter for congratulatior that through the Japanese-Italian- Manchukuan trade agreement ant the present agreement, the anti comintern (anti- Communist) axis i
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