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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
MASS SUICIDE IS
 TRIED BUT FAILS

Bucharest, Rumania, June 26.-- (UP) .-One hundred and fifty Jews attempted mass suicide by leapine into the seq at Constanza when Q refugee ship left them behind, Q dis patch said today. The Jews tried to force their way through a police cordon. Twenty-six of them succeed ed in doing SO. and jumped into the sea, but all were rescued. The small Panama steamship Rim was sailing with 456 Jews. The other l50 were unable to get aboard. It was believ- cd the Rim was sailing for Pales- tine. though only part of it's corn- plement of passengers had passport visas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
SlO Counterfeit

Ralph Gottlieb of this city was arrested at the Merritt Parkway toll gate last night for allegedly passing a counterfeit Sl0 bill in New Milford. It was the first arrest made at the toN gate.
 State Policeman John Curran made the arrest after an alarm for the arrest of the man had been broadcast on the police tel- type from New Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26

1 patrons and friends is found in the management's mailbag which today was filled with cards and notes of congratulation. Renowned for its quality merchandise over long pe- riod of years, the management has taken step which easily ranks it on top in interior beauty.
 The new fixtures facilitate matters not only for the customers, who now may swiftly single out what they wish to buy in the carefully planned departments, but also for the em- ployes, who have everything at hand, making for better service in a store already renowned for its courtesy. Waterbury is indebted to Grieve, Bisset & Hollands for completeness in shopping facilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
GEN. WINSHIP
 LEFT FOR HOME

San Juan, Puerto Rico. June 26. -(UP)-Gen. Blanton Winhip, re- tiring governor of Puerto Rico, left by airplane for the United States yesterday after receiving the big gest farewell greeting accorded to any governor, Spanish or American, according to old residents.
 National Guardsmen, Untied States marine airplanes and a big crowd of Puerto Ricans participated in the ceremony.
 Before he left, Gen. Winship, in an island-wide radio broadcast, ex- pressed hope that Puerto Rico would become the 49th state."
 "Adios! God bless you all" he said at the end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
TEN BEST WOMEN
 BOWLERS NAMED

Washington, June 26 = (Up) - The National Duck Pin Bowling Congress today named the 10 best women duckpin bowlers for the io38-3o season. They were:
 Ida Simmons. Norfalk, Va; Lor- raine Gull. Washington. D. O.; Katherine Vick. Norfolk, Va.: Naomi Zimmerman, Baltimore. Md; Helen RAndlett. Richmond. Va; Audrey Mullaney, Baltimore; Helen Currie, Hartford, Conn: Ruth xentz, nai- timore; Caroline HIseF, MyAltavills' Md.; Georgia Hays. Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
GarafanO Better

Thomas Garafano, 54, of 90l Bank street, city employe who was injured when . sand bank caved in at East Mountain Sat- urday morning, was reported in fairly comfortable" condition at St. Mary's hospital today where he was taken after the accident by John Brenneis of 342 Perkins avenue and Philip McGivney of 42l Willow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
Fined $75

Alex Cieslak, 49, of 852 South Main street, paid total of $61.54 after arraignment in city court Caturday on charges of violating the state liquor laws.
 Cieslak was fined $75 and costs by Judge Theobald E. Con- way, who remitted $25 of the penalty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
Plan Convention

Delegates from IA posts of the Italian-American World War ' s- erans attended a meeting yester- day afternoon at the Casa Italiana to make plans for the annual state convention at Norwolk August 25- 27.
 State Commander Angelo Bat tistone, of New Britain, presided. Mrs. Anthony Vazzolo, national president, presided at a meeting of state auxiliary delegates.
 Charters were granted to posts in Danbury and Winsted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
Market Drifts Lower At Opening of Trading
Bonds Were Steady-W Weakness in London Causes Un-
 easiness--MOtOrs, Stees, Rubbers Were All Some Off

tors eased 1-4 to A. U. s, Rubber opened at 4l 5-s off l-2. Eastman Kodak lost a point to 167.
 U. S. Steel opened at 46 3-4, off 7-e, and steadied around that level. Republic Steel was down. 1-8 to 15.
 Utilities held narrowly. Rails were mixed, with Santa Fe at 27 S-4, up 1-8. Pennsylvania IT 1-8, unchanged and Union Pacific 95 5-8, off S-8.
 Small losses were made by Sears Roebuck, Montgomery Ward. Inter- national Harvester, General Electric, International Nickel, American Smelling and Sperry. Small gains were made by Homestake Mining, Loew's and Radio Corp,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
PIGEONS sNUB HOLLYWOOD

MaryvilIe. Cal. (Up)--At least il professional racing pigeon evidently don't think Hollywood is 90 hot. Each year. baskets Of homing pigenos are sent here from oil parts Of California for Q race back to their homes. The ii from Holly weed, When released. instead Of fIy- ing back tb the gianorous capital of tho film Herla. settled down h the vicinity eE the passenger station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
BY ELMER c. WALxER rTTmsknS praur TrinanofaH Edffnrl

New York, June 26.-(UP)--Stocks drifted irregularly lower in quiet opening dealings today. Bonds were steady. Cotton futures sluinped g to 12 points in initial dealings.
 The easier undertone reflected weakness in London caused by grow ing uneasiness over he Far East eTn situation.
 Chrysler opened at 70 3-8, off Ia and ten slipped to TO. General Mo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
BUSY POST OFFICE

Diamond, Mo, June 26-(UP) - T. c. Sutter, postmaster in this tiny southwest Missouri community, re- ported today that his business was the best since the post office had been established. The reason: Stamp collectors want the postmark "Dia- mond" on the new baseball stamp Issued by the post office department to commemorate the tooth anniver- eary of the sport
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued at the office of Building inspector Patrick Carlin:
 Dwight Wooster, to rebuild two sheds at 35 Harvard street, $lO0.
 Susie Pasquarello, to erect porch roof at 1855 Walnut street, Sl00. Mary Caducci, to erect one-fam- fly dwelling on Byrnesidc avenue, $3,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
SWAN EGGS STOLEN

Oakland, Gal. (UPl - This city's ''meanest" thief stole five swan eggs, all that Mrs. Swan of Lake Mer- ritt's Duck Island, produced this spring. As swans usually lay the eggs only once year, it is feared there will lbe no cygnets on the lake this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
Oil Burner!

Engines 6 and g, and Truck 2 extinguished a small fire at the home of Edward Manton, ) Par. ker street shortly before g o'clock this morning.
 Authorities said the fire was caused by an overflowed oil burner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
Green HOnOred

Frank J. Green, secretary of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, was elected secretary and treas urer of the New England As- sociation of Commercial Executives at the organizations 29th annual meeting in Gloucester, Mass, Sat- urday.
 Earl J. Arnold ofv Waltham, was elected president. All officers and directors are secretaries Of their respective Chambers of Com merce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
LABOR OFFICIALS
 ELECT RAY SMITH

Devon, June 26-Walter Davis, oi Hamden, was elected chairman oi the state central committee of the labor party of Connecticut at a meet ing here yesterday. MT. Davis suc- ceds Devere Allen, chairman since the party was formed in 1886, who is enroute to Belgium.
 Raymond Smith, of Waterbury was chosen secretary, succeeding Philip Brainard of Waterbury, and now of California,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
PRIZES AWARDED
 HONOR STUDENTS
Lithuanian C. of C. Stages Reception For School
 Graduates
Brooklyn News

The Lithuanian Chamber of Com merce Saturday night held recep- ton and dance for Waterbury grad uates of Lithuanian extraction at Nemunas hall. where prizes were pre- scented to graduates of grammar schools, high schools. colleges and universities.
 Peter c. Krugelis, president of the Lithuanian chamber, presided at the reception and announced the hon. ors. Dr. Matthew J. Colney, Brone Marshalk and Dr. Frank J. Hill were the speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
INSURANCE STOCKS
WOODS OF EMPIRE GATHERE

London (UP).-Woods from all parts of the British Empire, ir- cluding Canada, are to be used for the interior decoration of the Im- perial Airways' new terminal at Vic- toria. These woods will be used for panelling, doros and floors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
Car Stolen

A 1882 Buick sedan, owned by Anthony Ciccinsella. of S2S washington avenue, was stolen from in front of 22S Washington avenue early yesterday morning, and has not been recovered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
Honor Student


 Honor students, their schools and the prizes they received are: Adella Stadalius, Wilby, $5; Lillian Tolius, Wilby, second honors; Branna Rachas, Leavenworth, first prize, s; Francis Urniezus, Leavenworth, sec- ond honors; Lygia Nainas, Crosby, first prize. $5; Bertha Krugelis, Cros- by, second honors; Joseph Steponai- tis, Crosby, honorable mention.
 Stephania Majauskas, Waterbury Catholic, first prize, $5: Olga Augis, Waterbury Catholic. second honors; Josephine Stokna, Waterbury Catho- lis, honorable mention.
 Alice Fitzgerald and Helen .Alu- bauswas, of St. Joseph's school, re- ceived first prize while Nell lie Shukis and Constance 6aikas shared second honors.
 Norbert Aleksis, of Notre Dame university, Edmund Jenusaitis of Niagara university; Aldona Yaka- mavich and Helen White, of Post college, Albin Gurklys, of Mariana polls and Anna Mickaitis and Lil- lian Wolff were students of higher schools of learning honored. Graduates of St. Marys hospital training school present were Anna Stulginskas, Bonny Gudzunas and Emma Urgaitis. Those from the Wa terbury hospital school were Mary Kropa, Isabella Chipalowskas and Ruth Strong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-26
K. of L. Meeting

The Knights of Lithuania will hold their monthly meeting this evening at their club rooms on Green street. All members are re- quested to attend as new discussions will be open to all. Peter Alexander will preside.
Evening star., 1939-06-04
Men 10 Be Taught
How 10 Swim
AtY. 4.
Free Lessons to Sturt
In Lotest Compoien,
Opening June II

Men who want to learn how to
swim in time to enjoy swimming
during the summer season may do
30 without cost during the Mems
Learn-to-Swim Campaign to be
conducted June IL to 19 by the
Central Young Mems Christian As
sociation in cooperation with The
Star.
Free swimming instruction will
be given in the Y M. c. A. pool
at 1876 G street NV. by expert
instructors. Any male 18 years of
age or over is eligible to take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to learn
how to swim. Those wishing to do
so must register at the registration
desk in the Y. M. C. A. Building
by noon next Saturday.
Beginning on Monday, June IL,
instruction will be given each day
through Friday and again on Mon
day, June 10, completing a course
of six lessons. Glasses will be con-
Quoted in the mornings, afternoons
and evenings, and each class will
last As minutes.
Colored men may register at the
Twelfth street Y M. C. A. branch,
1916 Twelfth street NV, where
they also will be taught how to
swim.
At the Central Y. M. c. A., Paul
r. Wilson, senior aquatic instructor,
will be In charge of the swimming
instruction, assisted by Lindsey
Branson, Robert Campbell and
Leo Herndon, assistant swimming
Evening star., 1939-06-04
First Boy Is Enrolled
In Police Club Camp

Francis Burton, II, who lives at
SIS Fifth street Sc, is the first boy
in Washington enrolled for the 1899
season at the summer camp of the
Metropolitan Police Boys Club to
be opened July at Scotland, Md.
Director Forrest L. Binswanger
returned from tour Of inspection
yesterday and announced that the
camp is being whipped into shape
rapidly; that the garden patch is
coming along, and that all the boys
this year will have plenty canteloupe
and watermelon. 1t Is estimated that
1000 boys from Washington will
enjoy camp life from July l to Sep
tember 2 as guests of the club.
With the selection of young Bur-
Evening star., 1939-06-04

instructors at the "Y," and by John
Marshall, District diving star.
At the Twelfth street branch,
Henry Walker, member of the
physical staff there, will be in
charge of Swim Week. Red Cross
instructors will supervise in
struction.
The course of instruction will
include learning the dead mans
float" and becoming familiar with
the water, on the first day; breath
ing and kicking, second day;
breathing, kicking and arm stroke
third day; practice on what was
learned the third day, on the
fourth day; swimming in deep
water on the fifth day, and the
beginners swimming test on the
sixth and final day.
Evening star., 1939-06-04

ton as first guest, the annual pre-
camp movement to select boys for
enrolment began yesterday when
police Of the various precincts dis
tributed application blanks to par
ents. 1t was explained that the
safe living educational campaign"
being conducted by the Police Boys
Club will continue throughout the
summer at camp as well as in the
club program in the District of CO.
lumbia. At the end of the summer
vacation prize will be presented
to the winner of the contest Ito Sc
lect the boy whose living habits con-
stitute the greatest contribution to
personal and public safety on the
street, at play, at schol, and In the
home"
Evening star., 1939-06-04
Dr.. Stephen n. Wise
To Speak June 13

DR.. Stephen S. Wise, national
president Of the American Jewish
Congress, will be guest speaker at a
membership rally of the Washing
ton chapter to be held in the Jewish
Community Center at 8:15 pm.
Tuesday, June 13.
Recently returned from the Lon
don conference, DR.. Wise will speak
on the "Betroyal of Palestine" and
the role of the American Jewish
Congress here and abroad in its
efforts and accomplishments toward
combating anti-Semitism and racial
discrimination. The public is in
vited to attend.
Evening star., 1939-06-04
Inhabitants to Hear
Talk on tuberculosis

Donald T. Sheehan will address
the Association of Oldest Inhabitants
on Tuberculosis" at it's meeting at
7:30 pm, Wednesday, at the old
Union Engine House. He will illus
trate his talk with motion pictures.
Evening star., 1939-06-04

Geographical globes made in Ger
many are being sold in London at
lower prices than those produced in
Britain.
Evening star., 1939-06-04

Inch. White, pastel
and navy grounds ). rich
color combinations. Crown
tested, tubfast fabric.
Evening star., 1939-06-04

Crepe weave in new pat
terms and colors. Crown
tested, Pacific mill fabric,
guaranteed tubfast.
Evening star., 1939-06-04

39-in. White and pastel
color grounds. Crown
texted fabric, all guaran-
teed tubfast.
Evening star., 1939-01-14
lminary hear.

bail, pending a preliminary hear
ing December 20.
The hearing proved unnecessary
when the grand jury indicted Nc
Manus, sending the case directly to
District Court. On January 6 Nc
Manus pleaded not guilty in District
Court and his case was listed for
trial.
Jail List Checked.
Apparently they didn't know about
that at Police Court, for a clerk
checked the Jail list recently and
noticed the hearing for McManus
had not been held. An assistant
district attorney attached to Police
Court looked into the matter. He
checked up on the District Court
proceedings, found how they stood
and nolle pressed the Police Court
case against McManus to clear the
record. McManus no longer was
wanted at Police Court, so Judge
Hobart Newman signed a release.
The release didn't mean, of course,
that McManus was through with
District Court, but nevertheless the
papers were sent to the Jail.
And McManus-not at all curious
took the word of Jail officials that
he was free man. And he still is
and will be until police find him
again.
Evening star., 1939-01-14
Trial on Theft Charges Faces
Prisoner Freed by Error

When police collar Robert w.
Mickey McManus, %, as they
probably will, he no doubt will won-
der what it's all about.
Granting that McManus has been
treading the straight and narrow
since his release from the District
Jail Thursday night, he is still want
ed. 1t seems he was turned loose by
error.
McManus must stand trial in
case involving the theft of a $3.50
f1oor-sanding machine and $3.50
worth of clothing, taken from
parked automobile in November,
1887
He was indicted on grand larceny
charges and sent to jail until his
case came up, but by mistake he is
now at liberty.
Case Presented to Jury.
What appears to have happened
is this:
A year after the robbery the case
was solved and Assistant District
Attorney John Jackson presented it
to the grand jury. Mr.. jackson
then went over to Police Court and
stood by while Detective J. K. Baker
swore out warrant for McManus,
who went to Jail in lieu of $4,000
Evening star., 1939-01-14
What Is Your
News !. O.?

Each question counts 20:
each part of a t,Do- part Ques-
tion, 10. A score OF so is fair,
so, good.
AnSWers on Page A-6.
1. Name this newest ap-
pointee to the United States
Supreme Court. Where was he
born?
2. What world famous pris-
oner, originally sentenced to be
hanged, recently was par
doned?
3. The birthplace of what IA
nous Frenchman figured in the
news recently? How?
4. Is Baron Kiichiro Hiranu-
ma Japan's ca new Premier,
I'D candidate for President of
China. or (c) Ambassador to the
United States?
S. There is now living no sur
vtvor of the sinking of the bat
tleship Maine at Havana, Al
years ago. True or false?
Evening star., 1939-01-14

one direction or the other, and the
relief controversy may enable them
to get the information without risk
ing anything.
Barkley's Statement Cited.
Some skeptical legislators have ex.
pressed doubt that the administra-
ton expected to get as much as
1t asked for w. P. A. They con-
tend 1t thought the House Appropri-
ations Committee would make re-
duction, in view Of the Republican
gains in last years elections, and
that it made allowance for this In
its estimates. They point out that
Senator Barkley Of Kentucky, the
New Deals Senate leader, expressed
belief last month that an appropri-
alton of not more than $500, 900 900
Evening star., 1939-01-14
Brotherhood Head Backs
Smith for Labor Board
B, the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 14-President
A. F. Whitney of the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen said yester-
day he wired President Roosevelt
this week urging reappointment of
Donald Wakefield Smith to the Ma
tional Labor Relations Board. SIM
liar kilograms, he said, went to
James Farley, Democratic national
chairman, and Senator. Donahey,
Democrat, of Ohio.
Mr.. Whitney said Mr.. Smith,
whose reappointment has been op-
posed by the American Federation
of Labor. "conscientiously carried
out the law and was "indispen-
sable"
Evening star., 1939-01-14
| II. s. HoIts Ads
Claiming Vest
| Is BuNetproof

Wearers of bulletproof vests that
fail to meet expectations don't usu-
ally complain, so the Government is
doing it for them.
Al Dunlap, trading as the Detec-
tive Publishing Co.. Chicago. adver-
tises brand called the Durite Bull
letproof Vest, which allegedly has
successfully stood the highest Gov
ernment test of all bulletproof
vests"
The Federal Trade Commission
has issued an order requiring Mr..
Dunlap to stop such advertising.
The commission said the Bureau of
Standards tried bouncing slugs off
Mr.. Dunlap's product and found it
did not stand the highest Govern
ment test.
Evening star., 1939-01-14
Trained Eagle illustrates
Capt. KNIGHTS Lecture

Capt. c. w. R. Knight of England
illustrated his lecture on bird life last
night before the National Geo.
graphic Society at Constitution Hall
with the assistance of a crowned
eagle which he had captured in
South Africa and trained in falconry
Capt. Knight and members of his
party took the bird as a fledgling
from its nest in a high tree in the
Cape Colony during 1887. The lee
turer trained the eagle at his home
in Kent, England, and later took it
with him on his travels.
The ornithologist last night showed
motion pictures in color of the home
life of the wild eagles of South
Africa. sThey were obtained from a
blind erected in tree near an eagle
nest and showed the mother feeding
her young with neWly-killed
monkey. along with other domestic
scenes.
Another view showed a poisonous
snake invading the eagle nest in the
absence of the parent birds. The
young eagle retreated up a limb of
the tree supporting his nest while
the intruder was fought off by
starlings, which used their beaks to
good effect.
In maturity the crowned eagle is
quite capable of Tending for itself
Capt. Knight taught his pet how to
fly at rabbits and other game. He
said the eagle drops on its prey like
an air bomb. and once flew off with
a young pig which belonged to a
farmer neighbor in Kent. That
cost me something" admitted the
lecturer.
Capt. Knights expedition to South
Africa photographed the rare secre-
>tary bird, snake killer of great
courage and fighting ability, and the
hammer-headed stork. The lecturer
has been appearing here for years,
bringing new information on each
occasion of his observations of bird
life in various parts of the world.
Evening star., 1939-01-14
Mrs. Newman Cited
In Child Custody Case

Mrs. Evelyne Wilson Newman
must explain in District Court by
next Friday why she has failed to
give their 2-year-old child, Joan
Carol Newman. into the custody Of
her husband, Harry Scott Newman,
1904 Twenty seventh street NV, it
was ruled yesterday. Mrs. Newman,
an employe of the General Account
ing Office. is also to explain why she
should not be judged in contempt
of court for withholding the girl.
Justice Jennings Bailey signed a
rule to show cause on Mrs. Newman
after the husbands attorney, Jean
M. Boardman, had explained the
circumstances and called to the
courts attention that an order.
issued by Justice Oscar r. Luhring
November %, awarding custody of
the child to the father, had been
signed, but not obeyed.
Repeated attempts by the father
to secure the child were repeatedly
without avail. The husband con-
tends that the wife has hidden the
child from him and will not tell him
where she is.
Evening star., 1939-01-14

Letters From Voters
To Decide Fate Of
Relief Budget
Reaction Against Cut
Would Strengthen
Roosevelt Position
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Whether the House vote to trim
President Roosevelt's work relief
budget is flash In the pan or the
beginning of a real trend toward
reduced Federal spending depends In
part on the message the mailman
carries to Capitol Hill in the next
few weeks.
Mr.. Roosevelt obviously is hopeful
that the word from the folks back
home will be one Of displeasure with
the prospective w. P. A. curtailment.
Such a reaction would help him In
any effort he may make to overturn
the House verdict. Further, and
possibly more important, it would
place him In strengthened position
for battles to come over other phases
of his program of continued large
scale expenditures.
Republicans : and conservative
Democrats are just as hopeful that
letters from constituents will back
up their view that the country Is
tired of the Presidents spending
for-recovery philosophy. They think
the vote in the House last night
may bring round of applause that
will give courage to wavering COL
leagues.
No Record Vote on Issue.
The reaction will not be regis
tered in the congressional mail bag
as directly rs it might otherwise
have been because there was no
record vote on the question OF
slashing the $e75 200, 900 fund asked
by the President.
The $150,000, 900 trimming job was
done for the House by its Appro-
priations Committee, in executive
session, and although the chamber
voted later on a proposal to restore
the reduction, that vote was not
recorded. Any one who wants to
write his Congressman about the
matter may have difficulty deter
mining just where he stood, unless
the Congressman made his views
clear in a speech on the floor.
The procedure which the House
followed undoubtedly reflected inde-
cision on the part of many members
as to whether constituents really
want economy. Members in this
unhappy state of mind would like
to know which way the wind is
blowing before taking off publicly in