davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
WOMEN PLAINTIFFS
 AWARDED DEGREES
Six UncOntested Actions on Superior Court Cal.
 endar Today

Six dlvorees were granted bj Judge John A. Cornell ir the Bu- perlor Court this morning ct the short calendar session. All actions were uticonteBtcd.
 Mrs. Margaret Sweeney orenler whom Atty. Joseph Davis told the court is tho mother Of 6lght chile dron was granted divorce from her husband William orenier on C charge of desertion. in addition to tho divorce Judge Cornell allowed her 9i0 c week for the support Of the children, The dcsertlon took place In 1885. ,.
 Delma Smith Tuttle Heady was granted C decree against her htAs band James Edgar Heady Oil grounds Of cruelty, Tine cruelty according to the evidence, involved tho husband forging his WifeB size nature on checks.
 Mrs. Stella D. Favale won C di. voreo on cruelty grounds, tho Cruels ty set forth, being tho fact thAt her husband Ainelio Favaie ig now sefv. ing a one to three year term in states prison on c charge Of rape, sho Is also allowed c change Of fiamo to Stella Do.
 Jessie Chepai also charged cruel. ty, in her action against her htis- band Oscar Chopal. Tine cruelty alleged was that her husband called her names and ordered her oiit of their home. She testified that she lost weight and became if as C res suit of the cruelty. Ghe is also ale lowed c change Of name Co Jessie Collins.
 A decree and custo6y Of children was also granted Lillian M. Are chambauit against Leo r, Archafns bault Oh cruelty charges. Bhe is allowed &i2.B0 q woek and custody of children.
 Helen Jushinkas zeinaitatis WAS granted her divorce against her husband George zemaitatis 0ii grounds of desertion.
 Judge Cornell reserved decision ii the case of David Pratt and Editi, Pratt in order to permit Atty. Fred" erick c. Bauby to get additional evidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
France Giving Aid
 To Finnish People
Premier DaIadier Says His Country Will Continue to
 Help "Heroic People"-Cheers Greet His Words

Paris. Dec 22.--(UP)-Premiel Edouard Daladier, in e. speech pune tuated by the ringing cheers of tn, chamber Of deputies, announced today that France was giving i'm. portant military aid to Finlant land will continue to do 70 in de- fense Of heroic people"
 We know" said Daladier, "that Poland and Finland were equal fl, heroism but unequal in methods and military operations. Poland despite the heroism Of the entire people waS destroyed in few weeks by q war of movement. The heroic Films, facing c greater menace, had forti- fled themselves and, behind their barrage. resist and show what c people who prefer death to slavery can do.
 "It Is not sufficient to acclaim this heroic country. It Is necessary 10 furnish lt real military aid.
 "Following the decision of tho league of nations, France has full. filled her duty by measures which do not detail here but which 1 aS- sure you are not mediocre. We will continue to do so, hoping that the Films are victorious"
 The occasion for Daladiers speech was | special war budget Of B4,O37,- 100000 francs ($i, ,230 000,000) to cover special war costs for the first three months Of i040. The chamber passed the budget unanimously.
 Every point In Daladier's speech brought thunderouS cheers from members Of oil parties.
 Explaining the budget Daiadier said that great credits must be dee voted to improving the air force, priority in war appropriations being reserved for airplanes, antistank guns, and anti-aircraN guns.
 In view of the importance of tho Allies maintaining control of the seas, he said, France would vigor- ously push construction of battle. ships and cruisers. The greatest percentage Of all the war ministry credits would be devoted to arma. ments plyants because:
 "The war will be decided by ma- terials and economic resources"
 Daladier said that French fortifi. cations had been strengthened in the Jura Alps on the Swiss iron. tier and in northern France. The low figure Of French war dead, he said. could be traced directly to tho excellence of French Qualifications
 Early this year. Dasadier said 900 GOO skilled workers had been mos biliged with the result that tho rhythm Of production was kept at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
WOMAN ATTEMPTS
 ROLE OF COUNSEL
Judge Halts Trial to Ad. wise Plaintiff to En.
 gage Lawyer

Helen McKenna of { Kenyon street, who last Friday asked Judge John A, Cornell In the superior court for permission to present her own case to the court without the assistance of counsel and won a continuance of her case until today after Judge Cornell indicated that she had the right to defend herself took up the big task of being her own lawyer this morning,
 She did not get very far however, although she had plenty Of boise and nerve and In fact everything almost except the legal qualihca- tions to properly present her case, Judge Cornell advised her to get a lawyer.
 The case was listed on the short calendar docket as that of Helen MeKenna against F, O, GoSs ct al The girl served as waitress she said at the home of E. o, doss and while employed there slipped on . floor and sprained her ankle. She sought compensation and the case is now before the court on an appeal from the ruling Of the compensa- ton commissioners,
 Although the plaintiff had her case oil prepared In typewriter form and was speaking in clear voice and without fear she had hardly got started before Judge Cornell told her that she would have to stick to facts In the appeal, which con. ceined only the finding of the com pensation commissioner he said,
 The girl could not handle the matter from e legal standpoint however. and Judge Cornell told her that she was q serious diSad- vantage and should get lawyer She asked the court Co hire one because she has no funds but Judge Cornell said that he did not have power to do so He said he would be glad to continue the case for Q week in order to permit her to secure counsel,
 She then asked for permission to confer with Attorney Warren c, Upson, counsel for Mir. Goss which privilege was granted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
STRONG" QUAKE
 RECORDED TODAY

Weston, Mass, Dec. 22 -- (UP)-- A "strong" earthquake possibly 2400 miles southwest of here was TO. corded at 2;ie:34 e. in. ct the Wcs- ton College seiSmograph station to- day.
 The Rev. James J. Deviin, S. t., director Of the station, said tho 'quake's center may have been In Southern California, but that his records were too incomplete to placo It accurately.
 Today's shock. ho said was not as strong as any Of three recorded yesterday with centers in Costa Rica.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
|PUZZLE-WHO'S
 OWNER AND WHY
New Britain Residents Are Perplexed Over Mix.Up
 in Land Titles

New Britain, Conn, Dec. 22--(UP) -oh MT. Einstein. Come here c minute, or two. or three, and sec what you can do with this one;
 MT. and Mrs. James M. Curtin, owned two lots, recorded as No. SC and No. bi
 They sold lot bi to MT. and Mrs Cornelius Shine.
 The Shines built c home but fin error, erected 1t on Lot SO, Then they obtained Q $2,5oo loan and mort. gagged LotIbi land all buildings thereon" as security. Later they obs tained another loan from the Home owners Loan Corporation for $3700 again offering Lot bi--a bare piece of land--as security.
 Meanwhile the Curtins sold Lot SO to Stanley Nash for $2b0 who, like the others. was unaware of the mix up.
 The shines were beset by tinan- cial difficulties and the HOLC reas- signed the mortgage, now amount- Ing to S2700, to Nash, who reas- signed Lot 60 to his brother, Joseph,
 A survey of the properties then disclosed the nightmare and the HoLC realized its oriy security for the s2700 was q s260 barren lot.
 Today, Stanley and Joseph were up to their ears in lawsuits. The HOLC wants Joseph to transfer ownership Of Lot 30 to Stanley and seeks c foreclosure against Stanley to gain possession of Lot 5i 50 the mess can be strengthened out
 The Curtins and Shines are moi involved in the litigation. The ques. ton remains how Stanfey and Jos. eph will fare in the final analysis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Christmas Sales Are
 Up All Over U. s. A.
l09o Increase in Presents Over l93S Expected
 Shoppers Spend to lSfo More This Year
BY GEORGE C. STEVENS United Press Staff Correspondent

Chicago, December g. - CUP, - Christmas sales have increased sharply in response to general bus mess improvement and indications today were that Santa's sleigh will bulge Christmas Eve with at least 10 per cent more Cor better- --' presents than In 1888,
 A United Press survey showed that shoppers have spent from five to i5 per cent more than last year In some sections as much as 20 per cent, Stores In a few southern and western cities reported their biggest sales m history,
 Extra dividends and larger pay checks resulting from business in- proVement were credited for the freer spending, In addition, un. seasonably warm weather, although injurious to sales Of winter special ty lines brought out shoppers n record numbers
 Department of Commerce econo- miSts estimated that the Yule buy Ing would equal, If not Surpass, that for 1887, Practically all sections Of the country reported that purchases this year were of better quality than ln 1888,
 New York was the only large east ern city which failed to report bet. ter Yule business than e year ago. Late buying there was expected to lift volume slightly above i93s levels Connecticut stores said sales were the best since 1928, At Boston sales were up about per cent and at Philadelphia 10 per cent,
 Through the deep south and ex. tending to the west coast, principal cities reported excellent business, running as high as 20 per cent over last year and in many eases ex- pected to reach the best levels on record. Colorado Nevada, and Arizona stores had sales far ahead of l938
 Cities in the principal grain belt states felt the effect Of the worst drought in history which checked buying to some extent, but oil re" ported heavier sales than last year,
 Practical gifts - refrigerators, electrical equipment, furniture, wear Ing apparel and luggage -- were the first choice of the majority of shop perS. Luxury Items sold better this year particularly in eastern cities, but even in those areas the emphn- Sls remained on the practical side, Sales of food and dclicacies were higher la many cities, reflecting the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
} Brucs CattOn's Washington Column
Murphy Spy Inquiry Seen As Counter To Dies Investigation

I tlgation of Communists and theig creed. The argument was that the G-men have such reputation that the country at large would accept their report as complete and final.
 If, as was expected, this report should show that the communist menace" was much less extensive than the Dies group was saying 1t was, then the committee would be in Q bad light and Congress could be persuaded to refuse 1t an eXten- sion of life this winter,
 FBI COLD. D.SHOULDERS
 COMMUNIST INQUIRY
 This proposal was not too cor- dially received at the Justice Department. It was pointed out that the G-men couldn't very well make Q straight Investigation of Communism, since after all 1t isn't against the law to belong to the Communist party.
 All the G-men could do would be to look into actual violations of the law Besides, 1t was added the G-men's numbers were limited and they were pretty busy on oth- CT matters,
 Now Attorney General Murphy reveals that a premilinary invesi- gNtion has been going on since last May and will come to a head in short time,
 It Is not an investigation into Communism or into the party; 1t Is a study of the work ot foreign agents In this country, and Is con- cerned with law violations--illegal use of passports, espionage, SNbo- tage, failure to register under the foreien-agents statute, and so on--- rather than with the extent and activity of any one party or group, WOULD HALT MORE
 DIES APPROPRIATIONS
 Nevertheless. the anti Dies group in the administration is hoping that out of this inveStiga. tion will come material that can be used to bring work of the Dies committee to an end when It's ap- propriation expires at the end of this year,
 It is banking on the chance that thiS sort of argument can be made Co Congress-;
 Sure, the Dies committee has done . useful job, but the prelim- mary work has been done now, We have enough general intorma- ton about the Communists and the Na2iS, What Is needed now Is a criminal investigation that can de- termine exactly where and how the law is being broken and can bring the law.breakerS to justice.
 "A Congressional committee cant do that, the Department of Justice Is doing it ft has already obtained such -Nnd-Such results, so the thing to do now Is stop making sensat tionS and let the official law-enforcement arm Of the government do Its job."
 In spite of all of this the indica- tons Ut present are that Congress Is likely to be la Q mood to extent the Dies committees life. It ought to be borne In mind that Dies has had the strong support Of Vice President Garner during the past year,
 On one occasion, it is said, Gar. ner spoke up In cabinet meeting to defend the Dies committee. And the Garner influence In the House of Representatives Is still power- ful,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

2 high level of production and qual- ity.
 The premier said that recent western front activities had proved the superiority Of French planes to German ones, particularly in pur. suit and reconnaissance work.
 "on the seq our fleet has already covered itself with glory" he said.
 Of the new anti-tank guns, Dala. dior said they had given excellent results.
 'fn io3e Frances effort in the war has been far advanced and su. perior in every field over the situ. ation In the same stage Of the war fin 1914" no added.
 Even Socialists supported the war credits. Leon Blum. Socialist lead. CT, announced his party's support at the outset Of debate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

larger amount of money people had to spend.
 One new factor In Yule buying this year was boom in pianos, pho- nograph records, and music. Chi- eago reported sales of phonographs and records particularly good
 War toys sold in greater volume in Q few cities, but most reports said public sentiment was against them. Made in America" toys took most of the market away from prev iously popular Japanese and Ger man made playthings. Des Moines and St, Louis were two of the larger cities which reported increases ir military toys sales.
 Attesting to the big increase iil purchases, post offices reported handling the largest volume of mai la ten years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Spotighting BrassCityNews
Until 9 P. N.

Stores will remain open until . o'clock tonight and tomor- row night, for the convenience ot shoppers making late purchases. Merchants report that business continues excellent, and expect heavy trade tonight and tomor- row.
 Holiday business this year is reported tO be the best since 1898, Goods In all lines have been In great demand, with m especially heavy rush for toys of all kinds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
WOMAN DRIVER
 FACES CHARGES

Arrested on charges of carrying concealed weapons and violating the motor vehicle law after . hot chase on South Main street last night, Mrs. Madeline F. Cooper, Sb, eolored of g Sands street, was granted e continuance In city court today,
 Sergt. Charles MoWoeney Of the motor patrol reported he was almost forced of the road as he chased the Cooper machine. The officer said the woman failed to answer several warnings to stop so the chase got underway, The woman was finally forced to the curb at Lounsbury street.
 A search in the matron's guar. ters revealed e set Of brass knuckleS on her person, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Mattatuck COmniandery

Walter J. oldroyd was elected noble commander of the Matta- tuck commandery, United Order of the Golden cross, at Engin- eers hall last night, Plans were made for Q joint installation with DeForest Commandery of Water- town, January IS, at Engineers hall here.
 Others elected Include vice. noble commander Mrs. Eric Brandt: worthy prelate, Mrs, William Bailey: worthy herold, pr. Lewis Backhus; financial keeper of records, Mrs. Walter J Oldroyd; noble keeper of records, Mrs. Charles Earl; treasurer, Ed. ward L. Tuttle: warder of the in. ner gate, Eric Brandt: representa- tive to the grand commandery, Mrs. Clara Meyer; alternate. Mrs. William Bailey; past noble com. nander, Mrs. Robert Mcclure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Postal Employees May Work Sun.
 For Deiiveries

The local post office contln. ued to handle the record break ing incoming and outgoing Christmas mall today. Wednes- days turnover shattered all previous records for Waterbury, 356.600 pieces of mall having been cancelled on that day. Yesterday was also high above the normal set for Christmas other years.
 Postmaster Charles A. Babin said that parcel post may be delivered Sunday if the volume warrants the delivery. A skele. ton crew will he on duty Mon. day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Market Firms After
 Early Irregularity
Farm Shares Show Strength; Douglas Aircraft Up
 Point at Noon, Union Pacific, Points

New York, Dec. 2s-(UP}--A firm tone developed on the stock market around noon today after early ir- regularity. Trading continued light.
 Farm shares were strong with case up Q point and International Harvester up nearly 6 point. Doug- lns Aircraft held around the pre- vious close and just before noon rose a point. Union Pacific gained 2 points.
 Jewel Tea made a new high at 87 up 1 3-4 and, several other special
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Gives Exhibition

Sacred Heart High school and Post Junior College yesterday witnessed exhibitions by Reno Poulsen, former worlds amateur typewriting champion, who was educated In this city and Is now touring the country,
 Miss poulsen, who was a dem. onstrataor at the New York Worlds Fair wrote i38 words in one minute while answering ques. tionS Of students at Post College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Negotiating

Mayor Patrick M. Perrtello this afternoon was In confer. encc with Middlebury town Otii- cials In regard to the furnishing of fire protection Co the sub. srban community by the local erc department
 Corporation Counsel Timothy .. Sullivan warned In an Opin- ion Wednesday that the city incurs grave risks when lt sends fre apparatus outside the city umlts except under contract with other towns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Brass City Aerie

A Christmas social was enjoyed by members of Brass City Aerie of Eagles following a business meeting at the rooms on East Main street last night,
 Five new members were ini. tiated. lt was announced that the James Kirkwood class, to be ini. tiated January l8, will be one of the largest In the history of any asrie in the state,
 Henry Reyes presided at the meeting. A report ot the steering committee was submitted by Cliff ford Peck, chairman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
MUSLER, LIEBESKIND
 ANNOUNCES BONUS

A bonus for employees of tho Mus- Ter and Liebeskind O., ladies' spes cialty store ct 30 East Main St., was declared by the management yes4 terday.
 Consisting of two-pef cent of the annual salary of each ennpioye, the bonus this year win 60 to 60 work. CTS, the largest number in tiie hiss tory Of the store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
New Inspector

Fred J. Delmorc has been ap. pointed food and drug resident inspector in Waterbury, Post master Charles A. Babin an. n0uneed today.
 Mir. Delmore, whose office will be located In the post of- flee, will take up his duties the first week of January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

issues were firm spots. Associated Dry Goods second preferred was ur 3 points oi1 c single transaction. U, S. Industrial Alcohol rose point.
 Steel and motor shares were stea, dy. Utilities generally had small gains. Ccppers were steady in dub turnover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
AMATEUR CHIEF

John Milan, currently at Para mount in Emergency Squad" is one of the film colony's best known amateur cooks. and always person. ally supervises the preparation oi meals at home whenever he enter tains dinner guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Lacquer Fire"

Three companies of fire ap. paratus were sent Co 0i Fair. view street Co extinguish . smell shortly after l0;3O o'clock this morning.
 Fire officials reported resi-. dents had been spraying their Christmas tree with lacquer. Someone smelled the lacquer and yelled. "Firel"
 Engine c, 10 and Truck I re. spOnded Co the alarm,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

Early this fall, a number ot in- fluential people In the admmistr9, tion suggested that the wind couls' he taken out of Dies sails II J. Edgar HooverS c men were turned loose on a full-dreSs inves-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
BY BRUCE CAPTION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Nnrnnsnnndent

washington, Dec. 22--Attorney General Mtrphy's investigation of the activities of foreign agents m this country is expected in some quarters to be a counter-weight to the work of the Dies committee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

To put 1t mild ly, Martin Dies has not endear- ed himself tc the administra' ton. The Pres- ident has been represented as det ermined to drive Dies out oi public life, Whe- ther or not that be so there is nc doubt that the ad m 1 inistratior' would be happy to see the com mitt ee'S work ended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

The case of Joseph Candy, S8, Of 30 1rion street, charged with non- support, was nolled in city court, A continuance was granted Max S.
 Winters, 43, Of Hartford, charged with violating the motor vehicle law,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Recess

The U, s. navy recruiting of- flee will be closed during the Christmas holidays, from i2 D. m. Saturday, the 23rd, until Tuesday, the 20th, wheti it will be opened at the usual hour, 0 e. m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
INSURANCE STOCKS
investment Trust Quotations c. I. CULflANE, INC.
 08 Center SC.

Bid Asked Amerex Holding Corp. i8 70 American fiis, Stocks
 Corp; .,,...,,-,,... % M Associated Standard oil
 bl1nfes tttHt,itttt 4H bW Baneainerica sfIl0ir Corp. ih 2I British Type Investors ,i2 27 Broad Street Investing
 Co., Inc. ..,,.n.,.I, 24 20 Bullock Fund ..,..., i4 ibM Central National Corp
 "A ttaI1tti4tt,4t4t 70 70 Central National Corp.
 "B" .,asa,,,,,,,,, 4 4 Century Shares Trust 2bA ETA Dividend Shares ...e,. f24 i,50 Equity Corp, common 4 4 First Boston Corp4,. i4K I6h General Capital Corp. 3i 34 Incorporated Investors i0A f7M Mass, Investors Trust, 21 23 Mutual Invest. Fund. i0M ia Republic Investors Fund
 lDc' tt4tfittttfittt i29 W Spencer Tfask Fund iBH i0M State Street Investment
 COrpl tILftI1FrtIttIs T3 76 tJ. 6. Flee. Lt, & Power U. 6. Eiec. Lt. & Power Il
 Shares B n,ntnn 2h (,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
ABBEY HAS is7b BIBLE

Conception, Mo, tUP) - Con- ception Abbey here has In It's li- brary c Bible printed In Latin In i475 by Bernhard Richel In Basle, Switzerland,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

NEW YORK CURB
 aa4a4aalasa Flee. Bond & Share ,..,.,. 7t Niagara Hudson Power ,n. 3f
Evening star., 1939-05-21
ANYBODY CAN HAVE
El:|SaI8l![l'Is3

No matter how your nose looks now you CAN have
beautiful profile. a younger" face. good looks
tree OF sears or dIshguements Send for fascinating
booklet which tells and shows with ACTUAL
BEF0R 0Re-AND-AFTER PHOTOGRAPHS what Plas.
TIC Surgery does TO correct badly shaped nose-or
other dbhuurements. Contains over 20 ua1es o.
excerpts from As Others See You-The Story o.
Plastic Surgery. the remarkable book by an inter.
---- nationally famous plastic sur.
ueon. Write to- THe
- - ~ ~ MaCAulAY CO. Publishers
RnnKY.HT Dept 6o 1856 Fourth Ave
~~As~H New York City.
Evening star., 1939-05-21
DOCTORS FORMULA
GREAT SUCCESS FOR UGLY SURFACE
SKIN TROUBLES
PRAISED FROM COAST TO COAST!

Never mind if you've tried lot of or
dinary remedies for unsightly surface
pimples and blemishes without success
Here's tested and proven doctors
formula-powerfully soothing, concen-
trdtcd Liquid which MUST
quickly relieve itching soreness and start
right in to help nature promote FAST
healing or money back. 80 years con-
tinuous success in helping relieve annoy
ing skin irritations. Let its 10 different
marvelously effective ingredients help
YOUR skin. 35t 60t. 81. Any drugstore.