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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
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 choices in numerical order of pref erence.
 The committees feeling is that such a system is too revolutionary for any Connecticut community at this time is suspicious that 1t might endanger majority rule as now un- derstood.
 The special election portion of the bill has come in for harsh criti- cism on the ground that the time allowance between passage of the bill and holding of the referendum is too short. The bill provides that the referendum be helo on the third Tuesday after passage of the meas ure. Thus if the governor signed the bill on a Monoay the referen- dunn would be held two weeks from the following day.
 If reported favorably the commit tee> will recommend that the refer endum be held at the regular city election in October. In this case the city manager charter, if approved by the voters. would not become effective until the city officials, elected in 1889, had served their full terms of two years.
 The committees feeling on these two important parts of the proposed charter is taken to mean other major changes may be made in charter to be offered the people of Waterbury, if, in fact, the commit tee decides the question of a city manager for Waterbury should come up for approval.
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DEMOCRACIES OF
 EUROPE IN DOUBT
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understood to have exchanged se- cret written agreements binding formally their pledges of mutual de- fense of Holland, Switzerland and Belgium in event of aggression against those nations.
 At the same time, Soviet Russia's acceptance of the British proposal for a four-power declaration against aggression-aimed directly at Hit ler-was announced by the Soviet embassy in London. That was ex- pected to lead to inclusion of the Red army and air force chiefs in British-French military consulta- tions, striking new development in the realignment of power in Eu- rope.
 There were indications that, de- spite French efforts to negotiate peaceful Mediterranean settlement with Italy, the Nazi Fuehrer had given Fascist Premier Benito Mus solini the sign to go ahead with his campaign for greater colonial power in North Africa at the ex- pense of Paris.
 King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, formally opening the new 20th cen- tury chamber of Fasces which re- places the parliamentary system in Totaltarian Rome, referred to claims against France in what ap- peared to be the beginning of a high pressure campaign leading up to Mussolini,s speech next Sunday. He also called for powerful mili- tary forces in the Fascist state.
 These developments, together with Hitler's personal message to Mus- solini reportedly calling for resist ance to the united democratic front, hinted that the Nazi Fuehrer was ready to stand aside for the time being and permit his Roman part ner to bid for profits of their To- talitarian combination.
 Poland was far from assured, however, that Hitler would not make at least one more grab without de- lay. The port of Danzig, dominat- ed by Nazis, lies in the Polish cor- ridor and 1t has been conceded gen. erally that the Reich would demand it back eventually. Whether Hit Ter would act now or wait an op- portunity to seize the entire Polish corridor from Poland had Warsaw Tn an unusual dither even for a government that has long devoted its efforts to playing both sides be- tween Germany and Russia.
 Rumania, mobilized and alarmed by Hungary's tendency to take back all she lost in the World War, com- pleted trade treaty with Ger many, which was signed at 10:30 a. m. EST, at Bucharest.
 The government of King Carol as- serted that the treaty avoided Ger man domination of Rumanian eco- nomy, leaving the nation free to negotiate with the British and oth- CT trade delegations and to line up in a moderate way with the demo- cratic powers if it appears to be in the interest of national indepen- dence.
 Memel, March 23--(UP)-Adolph Hitler departed suddenly aboard the fast destroyer Leopard late today as reports came from Bratislavia of fighting between ,Slovaks and Hun- garians.
 The Fuehrer transferred from the pocket battleship Deutschland, which brough him here or a triumphal celebration in newly an- nexed Memeland, to the faster destroyer and departed just before p. m..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Legal Notices

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
 STATES, for the District of Connec-
 ticut. Civil Action File No. l05. United States of America, Plaintiff. vs. Giuseppe Perugini. Defendant. Summons. To the above named De- fendant: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Vaien- tine J. Sacco, plaintiffs attorney, whose address Is Post Office Build ing. Hartford, Conn. an answer to served upon you, within so days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the com- plaint. c. E. Pickett, Clerk of Court. By c. A. Stevens, Deputy Clerk. A True Copy--Attest: Q. E.. Pickett, Clerk. U. s. District Court; by 2. A. stevens, Deputy Clerk; Attest; san b. Dooley, Deputy U. g.. Marshal: Date: March 10s 1889. S-zS-sV--4-e
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France, Russia, Poland, Rumania and Turkey, to form stop Hitler" bloc.
 Britain countered with a proposal for an immediate anti-aggression declaration, based on Germany's an- nexa ton of Czechoslovakia, by the six powers named and by Greece, Bulgaria and Jugoslavia.
 The smaller powers, remembering the fate of Czechoslovakia despite Its alliances with Russia and France and Great Britain's advice" !" held back.
 Poland particularly demanded concrete military agreements as part of any "stop Hitler" movement she entered. Russia, too. favored an agreement with teeth m 1t.
 So urgent was the situation that the possibility was considered of a British, French and Russian dec- leration, to be followed by . gen. eral conference of powers, i1clud- ing not only the nine nations which Britain first proposed but the Scan- dinavian and Baltic countries.
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Jurors were notifield by Clerk George B. Freeman.
 Today, Dr. Jackson reported that although MT. 6l1anahan spent a restless night, he was otherwise improved today and "a little more comfortable" pr. Jackson said that yesterday his patient was "very uncomfortable. The ailment Is mot serious" he said.
 Previous Delays
 Previous delays in the trial have been caused by illnesses of Thomas -J. Fleming, superintendent of streets, one of the accused, who collapsed in the court corridor; and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Tone Tries To End It

Hartford, Conn, March (UP) Instructed by Gov. Baldwin to keep me posted on what goes on," State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone and a deputy went to Providence, R. l., today to take part in 8 conference aimed at settling the spreading New England truck strike.
 Settlement negotiations were be- ing pressed as nearly 700 drivers of three major companlcs operating in Connecticut joined the Rhode Island walkout. demanding an immediate contract calling for higher wages and overtime pay.
 Tone and Deputy Commissioner Morgan R. Mooney talked with Gov. Baldwin before leaving for Provi- dence.
 The governor said Tone told him there were mo new developm lts" in the strike which now affects op- erations in parts of Massachusetts as result of the suspension of work in this state.
 Affected concerns were :he Con- solidated Motor Lines, Hartford; Adley Express Co., New Haven, and the Mccarthy Freight System "aun- ton, Mass, which has extensive business in this state. Came From Rhode Island The walkout was an extension of the general strike in Rhode Island, which is centered at Providence, and which is regarded as a testing ground for the entire New England area.
 Connecticut drivers have demand ed a work week of 48 hours, over- time after that time and pay in- creases ranging from two to nine cents an hour. The contract is vir- tually the same as sought in the other states.
 Operators countered with an of- fer of 48 hour week, overtime af- ter 54 hours, a pay increase of five per cent in 1940 and a similar in- crease in 1941. It was rejected.
 Myles w. Illingworth, secretary of the Motor Truck Association of Connecticut, declared tLe walkout was called without warning" and was cooked up by union officials in an endeavor to break the three com- panies and force other firms to sign a contract"
 Voted Three Weeks Ago
 Herbert A. Miller, business agent of the Truck Drivers Union, said the strike was voted three weeks ago, but the date of its effective
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chief factor delaying a declaration by the four powers against aggres- sion. Poland wants 8 pledge of British, French and Russian mili- tary aid.
 No Reasonable. Expansion
 In his remarks to commons, Cham berlain said that the British gov- ernment does not desire to stand in the way of any reasonable German effort to expand her export trade.
 The government, he added, is solely concerned with the proposi- ton that it cannot submit to pro cedure under which independent states are subjected to such pres- sure under threat of force as to be obliged to give up their inpepend- ence."
 The government, he addedo, is resolved by all means in their pow CT" to oppose such use of force. Hi declaration momentarily overshad- owed the four-power front negotia- tions with Poland and Russia.
 The embassy's statement coin. cided with reports that one of the first fruits of the visit of President Albert Lebrun of France, to Lon- don was a written secret agree ment under which Britain promises tr support French action in event of a German threat to invade Swit- zerland.
 France Also Pledged
 Under the agreement, 1t was re- ported, France gives similar pledges In respect to British defense oi Holland. The exchange was said t have been accompanied by reaf- firmation of the British French plans for protection of Belgium ir event of an emergency.
 Diplomatic quarters reported tha' the assurances were exchanged al the result of a 9C-minute confer ence at the house of commons las1 night at which Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, Viscount Hali. fax, foreign secretary; Georges Bon. net, French foreign minister, anc Andre Charles Carbin, French am. bassador to London, were present. { It was asserted that memoranda were exchanged recording 8 verba agreement that France would sup. port Great Britain if Britain re. garded German attack on tho Netherlands or Belgium as a threat to vital interests, and that Britain would support France in event that she regarded a possible attack or Switzerland as menacing her owr interests.
 As this report of an importan, and specific move in the British stop Hitler" drive was circulated 1t was understood that Prime Min. ister Neville Chamberlain hoped : be able to make a settlement in the commons this afternoon on plans for an anti-aggression declaration by European powers.
 Russia Replies
 Russia today replied to secret new British proposal, and 1t was understood that the reply was fa- vorable.
 It was generally agreed that there had been serious, and possibly dam- aging, delay in negotiations for a "stop Hitler" declaration.
 Russia originally proposed a six power conference, including Britain
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Approval Seen

A favorable report from the mo- tor vehicle committee was expected today on q bill of Rep. Charles Harper of Middlebury. The measure provides that Q motoris' who has not been found guilty of g major violation for many years may re- ceive his driving license free. The bill establishes a sliding scale. A, new driver would be compelled to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
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Providence, Rhode Island, taking part in the union conferences. Tata said that he was taking his orders from the union leaders at Provi- dence.
 No other local firms, than the three mentioned, are affected in any way by the strike. No disturb anceS were reported.
 It was expected that Herbert A. Miller, business agent of the truck drivers union at Hartford, was ex- pected to come here today for further support of the walkout. MT. Tata said that he had had no word from Miller at late hour.
 The local strike is based on the claims of the union for a work week of 48 hours, overtime after that time and pay increases rang ing from two to nine cents an hour.
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EXPLOSION CASE
 SUITS SETTLED
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sented by the firm, Mascolo, Me- Knight & Dauch. and Hager was represented by Attorney William P. Wertheimer. Hager was hospital ized from the date of the blast until July IA, 1888. Byrnes was hospitalized until March 20, 1888. The Ciano estate was also repre- sented by Mascolo, Mcknight & Dauch, and the Biondi interests by Attorney Pasquale DeCicco.
 During the trial of the Ciano case, Professor c. c. Fllrnas of Yale uni versity demonstrated how fumes might be ignited, as the plaintiff claimed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
DIR. BREWER TO RESIGN

Storrs. Conn, March 23.-(U?)- Dr. John w. Brewer, associate pro- lessor of government at Connecticut State College, will resign soon to &C., cept position on the faculty of George Washington University, Washington, D. C., 1t was announced today.
 Prof. Albert E. Waugh was named acting head of the economies de- partment for the remainder of the semester, succeeding the late Dr. Irving c. Davis, who died last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
sets Added Powers

County Detective Roland G. All- ing of Waterbury is given the same powers of arrest as a deputy sheriff by the terms of bill passed in the senate today. The bill gives all county detectives same arrest .>ow- CTS as those now possessed by coun- ty dectectives in Hartford and Windham counties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Hearing Postponed

Senator Claude V. Badger of Wol- colt today announced that the hear ing on the bill validating the medi- cal license of Michael J'Anthony, Deputy Republican Registrar of Voters in Waterbury mad been post poned two weeks. It was scheduled to be heard today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
RiIl Withdrawn

Rep. Hugo L. Guastaferri of Wa terbury today withdrew his bill call- ing upon the State Highway De- partment to erect a new bridge on Harper,s Ferry Road in Waterbury The bill was withdrawn in favor of a broader measure, introduced by Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney of Water bury. This later bill not only calls for new Jfidge, but also paving of this rod from East Main street to Hamilton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Food Shortage Feared

(UP Fears of food shortage prompted Governor William H. Van- derbilt to call an immediate con- ference of negotiations in the Rhode Island truck strike today.
 Meanwhile, trucking embargoes hit two more states as 300 orivers struck in Massachusetts and Con- necticut.
 Representatives of employers and striking teamsters were summoned to the state house by Vanderbilt after he received report that pickets had appeared outside an At lantic & Pacific Tea company ware house in Cranston early this morn- ing.
 l. Police were sent to the warehouse and escorted two trucks. The pickets made no attempt 10 half the truck, 1t was said.
 Though the union already has agreed that shipments of perish. ables would be exempted from the strike ban, Vanderbilt believed fur ther clarificatioh of the strikers policy was needed. Stocks of canned goods and other products were be- ing depleted throughout Rhode Isl- and, 1t was reported. Decision to extend the five-day Rhode Island trucx strike across state lines was reached at a meeting of the New England Business Agents Council of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, chauf- feurs, Stablemen and Helpers, an American Federation of Labor af- filiate.
 The new walkout increased the number of strikers in the three states to over 2,0OO.
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on metaphysical doctrines but on realism of our interests"
 He said that Italy's desire for peace was mot understood or appre- ciated."
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BilI Rejected

The Senate today rejected bill of Senator George T. Culhane pro1 viding that arch-supporters should not be sold without doctors pre- scription.
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China reports that while Japanese captured IS railways, China still has seven.
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pay $10 for his first license. If he drives without a major conviction in the first year, the renewal would cost $3, the same fee to be charged for several successive years until a point was reached where a free liz cense might be obtained, Rep. Har- per was in conference today with Motor Vehicle Commissioner Mich- ael A. Connor on the exact number of years to be allowed before free license is obtainable.
 Attorney Thomas F. McDonough of New Britain, counsel for Thomas P. Kelly in the Waterbury con- spiracy trial, was visitor at the capitol today, no session of the trial being held.
 Senate Action
 Hartford, Conn, March 23.-(UP) The senate today concurrcsl with the house in approving a bill vali- dating cosolidations and mergeds between the Litchfield Electric Light & Power Co, and the Washington Electric Light & Power Co.,, and the Ridgefield Electric Light company.
 Ot also approved bill amending the charter of the Litchfield com- pany concerning issuance of mort gage bonds.
 One other bill was passed during a 26-minute session. It gave county detectives the same arreSting pow CTS as deputy sheriffs within their own counties.
 The following bills were rejected:
 Authorizing the stave to require specifications for all secondhand bedding and furniture and control sanitary conditions.
 Requiring approval by the state health department of all arcn-sup- ports, braces and other leg or foot appliances.
 Compelling meat and food ham, dlers to be certified by local boards of health as free from communic- able diseases.
 House Activities
 Hartford March 23-(UP}-The house threw overheard today three bills calling for repeal of the fair trades act and prohibiting unfair practices of retailers and whole- salers, but retained one bill which will include the principal recom- mendations of the discarded ones.
 It also disapproved of three bills requiring perodic auditing of munic- ipal account, and another setting 8 maximum interest rate of four per cent on mortgages.
 In concurrence with the senate the house passed a bill authorizing removal of member of a corpor- ation by majority instead of two- third vote of the board.
 Two other approved bills exempt- ed 668 deputy, town and district fire wardens and patrol men from requirements of the merit system, and imposed penalty of $25 on motorists who did not stop after striking a dog.
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Following having his hngepnts taken Edgar Hoover the White stan members also fngerpned Below Mrs w. sommere clerk in Mrs Rooseve oce Ole Jacobson prints The White precautionary against
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ness was left to the discretion of union officials.
 The walkout was not expected to immediately affect all of the other operators throughout the state. They number about 300 and employ approximately 5000 drivers.
 Picket lines were established at two New Haven terminals. Perish- ables were allowed to be moved, al- though Illingworth claimed inter- state perishable freight was being held up in violation of the federal law.
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LITHUANIA HAS
 SIGNED TREATY
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Attorney Thomas F. McDonough of New Britain, counsel for Thomas P. Kelly in the Waterbury con- spiracy trial, was a visitor at the capitol today, no session of the trial being held.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-28
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In the Probate Court In And For : The Cape Nome Precinct .. .... Second Division: Territory ...
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is Hereby Given that John Solon, has been appointed, by the Probate Court, for the Cape Nome Precinct, Territory of Alaska, Administrator of the estate of ARTHUR F. WRIGHT, deceased and all persons having claims against the said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within six months from the date of this mo- tice, to the undersigned admin istrator in the city of Nome, Ter ritory of Alaska.
 Dated this 7th day of July 1889
 John Solon
 Administrator of the Estate
 of Arthur F. Wright, de-
 ceased.
 Publish July 2, IA, 21, 28. 1889
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Slim and Partner After Motorcycle Left on Trail

From a recent issue of the Fairbanks News-Miner il is learn ed that Slim Williams and his partner Jack Logan went back over their trail with a pack horse to bring in the motorcycle they abandoned on the way to Chick en from Healy Lake. The men are expected to return with their machine within the next few. days.
 Williams and Logan, on their way to the New York Fair by motorcycle, left Fairbanks the middle of May. Traveling the rid ges between Healy Lake and Chicken the men were hampered on their trips by poisoning thru eating roots when their grub ran out.
 The men plan on continuing their trip over the International Highway route to New York, when they get back to Chicken.
 Later-they were reported at
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Walkers Fork, overhauling one of their motorcycles. After finish ing the repair job. they expect to proceed across the International Boundary line and on to Dawson. Their route then leads to White horse, Carcross, Atlin, Telegraph Creek, Hazelton and on 10 the East.
 Both Logan and Williams are very optimistic over the remaind CT of the trip. They figure that the worst stretches are past.
 Although bearded and bedrag- gled, both men are in good shape Williams has lost B pounds on the trip and Logan has lost Is.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-28
NEW AIRFIELD FOR NENANA

FAIRBANKS-The city of Ne mana has purchased ground which will give additional run way space for the airfeld there. Up to the time the purchase was made very short and dangerous airfeld was all that Nenana had. The Nenana field has been con- demned for commercial use for some time.
 Territorial funds amounting t0- $1,000 were set aside for impro mentS on the Nenana alrfio Th.s amount is still insufficie 10 make improvements necesss before the ban on the field to s lifted. Funds of the city of Nenana were completely exhaust e} when the purchase of the ad- d.ti5nal ground was made Resi- dents of that town are now look ing to ether means and agencies for the raising of an amount Suf fieient 10 put the field in a con- dition that will make it usable fer commercial planes.