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Evening star., 1939-08-13

They'd make it up some way, II
they didn't already have it.
At a meeting the other night to
discuss plans for the intrasquad
game on August 81, which will
help the wheat from the chaff
among the 1889 Redskins and, it
is hoped, will 60 long way
toward defraying the Round
Tablers' expenses of the training
period, George Marshall was as5
founded at the apparent lack Of
preparedness of the sponsors. No
program. No band. Just foot
ball game.
They didn't need the extracur-
ricula stuff. they told, insisting
they'd get along all right.
After all, they have made
money.
Evening star., 1939-08-13
Grid Pirates Have Job
10 Replace Whizzer
BY the Associated Press

TWO RIVERS, Wis, Aug. 12.-
The big job facing Johnny Blood
coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates of
the National Football League is
finding replacement for Whizzer
White in the backfield.
While the Pirates are training
here. the Whizzer is sycling through
Sweden on vacation tour prepara-
tory to taking up his studies at Ok
ford University in England.
Evening star., 1939-08-13
W. and M. Gets Tipton

WILLIAMSBURG, Va, Aug. IL
P.-Carl Voyles, director of ath-
letics at the College of William and
Mary, has announced the appoint
ment of Eric Upton, Duke football
star, to the Indian grid coaching
staff.
Evening star., 1939-08-13
Marriage Of Sobin, Net
Stor, Is Revealed

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. Aug. 12-Mildred
Stevens, 20-year- -old Los Angeles
tennis player, has disclosed her
marriage at Miami. Fla, last Feb
ruary 3 to Wayne Sabin. Portland
Greg, Davis Cup team prospect.
1--WE didn't want the marriage
known because we were afraid it
might hamper Wayne's chances of
making the Davis Cup team" Mrs.
Sabin said today. But the Eastern
officials found it out anyway"
Evening star., 1939-08-13
Firemen in Donkey Tilt

Hyattsville and Mount Rainier
Volunteer Fire Departments will
stage donkey ball game Thursday
night on the Mount Rainier High
School grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Administration
 Replies To Critic
Governor Baldwin Invited to Inspect Hammonasset
 Park-Extensive Repairs Being Made

that is being dug by the Department of Publbic Works, MT. Sullivan stat ed that while it is an addition to the drainage facilities at the beach, from all appearances it is badly needed and should greatly enhance the comfort of the users of the park this summer.
 Calling attention to the fact that all of the work now being prosecut- ed at Hammonasset is in accordance with requests of the State Park and Forest Commission, MT. Sullivan: MT. Scoffield injected into his re- marks statement to the effect that $10,000 has been spent for transportation of WPA workers to the project from New Haven. For his information, and for the infor- nation of all and sundry, the actual cost of this transportation to date is $684.00. From all appearances the total cost of transportation will not exceed $1,35000.
 State of Alarm
 "Thus 1t seems to me-" said MT. Sullivan, "that MT. Scofield's state of alarm existed only in his mind and that there is nothing to bear him out in truth.
 Further. MT. Scofield, in his con- cern for the future of Hammonas- set, evidently failed to take into consideration the fact that were 1t not for the existence of the federal and state agencies he is so prone to criticize, there wouldn't be any means of carrying on the work at all," concluded MT. Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

checks totaling $18,118.25 were cash ed-$18,000 and Olsen's treasurer check is $118.25 exactly balance, Now, that transaction, the state claims, of course, was covered up in the manner already indicated by the use of $18,000 in bills of $1O0 in denomination; treasurer's check to Santalucia for $11825-apparently that is all Santalucia got for the g city checks totaling that sum of $18,118.25.
 Difficult Cassidy: It is very difficult for me to understand that.
 Alcorn: That doesn't make it inad- missible.
 Cassidy: Apparently, this evidence is offered as against Santalucia, as I understand it; all 1t shows is that on a certain day the Waterbury Trust Co. got $18,O00 from the Fed eral Reserve bank in Boston. That is all there is to that.
 Judge: It doesn't make any differ ence whether the Waterbury Trust company got $18,000 in cash on the day before this transaction in one lump sum or $18,000 in various sums?
 Alcorn: The testimony has already been offered here that Olsen in- structed the teller to keep en hand $18,000 in bills of $50 and $100. This goes to show that it was sent for from Boston-$18,000 in the denom- ination of $100 and received on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
IA BRUSH FIRES
 HERE YESTERDAY

A total of IA brush fires in vari- ous parts of the city kept firemen busy all day yesterday. One blaze on the property of Jerry Shea on Woodtick road. threatened small buildings and lasted two stubborn hours.
 Other blazes were reported as fol- lows: Il a. m., property of Welton estate, Bunker Hill avenue; 11:02 a. m, property of Vanesse oil Co.,, rear 1915 East Main street; 12:l7 p. m., property of Tony Serafino, Il Beach street, in which a small shed was destroyed; 1:12 p. m., proprety of John Milton, 439 Piedmont street; 2:51 p. m, property of Harrington estate, off Harrington avenue: 2:59 p. m.. city of Waterbury Piedmont street; p. m., John Macauley es- tate, 259 Bunker Hill avenue.
 3:45 p. m., New Haven railroad, rear 103 Yale street: 5:15 p. m.. Irving Prior, Chase parkway; 7:48 p. m., Pierpont estate, Plank road: 8:02 p. m., city of Waterbury, 461 Sylvan avenue.
 The last three reported were all on city property, as follows; 9:14 p. m.. Pine street; 9:2l p. m, Wa terville street and 11:06 p. m, Bun- ker Hill avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

Nearly $2,O0OO00 is spent daily by the U. s. Army and Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

very day, of course, that this trans action took place; and more than that, the g city checks equal the total of the treasurers check and the $18,000 in cash, which, of course, shows that it was designed; it was prepared for the g checks to San- talucia presented that day. I think it is very important in relation to this case.
 Cassidy: I think it is very remote, in the first place, in reference to this claim that the $18,000 was ob- tained through Boston because of MT. Olsen's direction that $100 bills should be kept over there in the bank.
 There is no evidence whatsoever that the checks were given out, as that is the claim of the state, with this $18,000 in $100 bills. It seems to me that it is considerably specu- lative and remote.
 Alcorn: The date shows it, your honor please, even the twenty-five cents.
 Judge: As understand it, it seems to you important that the $18,0O0 ha dbeen gotten into the bank in advance in anticipation of the mat ter, for the $18,000 to pay these city cheeks.
 Alcorn: Yes, sir. That's precisely it.
 Judge: think I can see there is some connection in that case. I'll overrule the objection.
 Further arguments by Attorneys Slade and Crawford.
 Alcorn: Of course, the argument of MT. Crawford overlooked one im- portant thing, that is in evidence. From the years 1931-37 dated sheets which would show--if Olsen had not destroyed them-would show the payments, where they went. These $18,000 would show that, but that is not necessary. In any event, Olsen saw to it that all those sheets in which names would appear were destroyed-they are gone. We are showing it now that the transaction on its very face indicates the re- ceipt of the $18,0OO, the paying to the next day of $l8,118.25 to meet those g city checks.
 Objections Overrule
 Judge: The fact reads that this is evidence which proves that the bank presumably, I think at least it in- fers, acting under control of Olsen was to get $18,000 in S100 bills in the bank; and that on the same day or the next day, city checks to- taling $18,000 plus this $118.25 were paid out. think that there is enough connection there 2. am going to overrule the objection of the ad- of these documents. but l think they ought to be marked separately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Numerous Records
 Marked As Exhibits
Testimony Yesterday Afternoon Provided By Albert
 A. Johnson, Bookkeeper at Waterbury Trust Co.

A veritable deluge of records from the Waterbury Trust company was poured into the Waterbury con- spiracy trial yesterday afternoon by Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, using Albert A. Johnson, head book keeper of the bank as an identifying witness.
 For approximately three hours, Johnson identified bank records purporting to pertain to John s. Johnston of New York and Frank J. (Burns) Santalucia. The purpose of the Johnston records, Alcorn sought to explain, was to "trace" payments allegedly made to him by the city of Waterbury.
 Treasurer's checks on the Water- bury Trust company, signed by Carl D. Olsen, were introduced, allegedly showing payments of $19,968.03, to Johnston. The state contends that Johnston received more than $780, 900 from the city during 1930-1937, and charges that the payments were not justifiable.
 Ledger Cards
 Switching suddenly from the Johnston accounts, Alcorn introduc- ed 25 ledger cards which the witt ness Johnston said related to the bank account of Frank Santalucia from May ?, 1930 to February 5, 1888.
 In pursuance of that, the state presented a total of 91 deposit slips for the years l930-31-32. The pur- pose of the introductioas was not stated by the special prosecutor.
 Yesterday afternoons session was featured by two highlights-the ab- sence of gallery and the noise of an air compressor in use on the raging of the old telephone company build- ing.
 Judge Inglis ordered the machine silenced after defense attorneys complained that they could not hear the testimony of the witness, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

1 Attorney John H. Cassidy remarked that it was "like trying case in a boiler factory" Redirect examination of former Bank President Henry s. Seeley by Special Prosecutor Alcorn and an abbreviated text of the testimony given by Johnson is as follows:
 Q. MT. Seeley, you are in no bet ter position to know what the teller entered on those sheets, are you? A. No.
 o. If he says he entered them upon the sheets and the name of the payee who was given to him by Olsen, you don't know whether he was correct or not. Do you? A. I don't know. Witness excused. Albert A. John son called to the stand. E | Alcorn: L %
 Q. How long have you been in Waterbury?
 A. About 28 years. @. Where are you employed? A. At the Waterbury Trust Co. < | O. How long have you been enl- ployed at the Waterbury Trust Co.,? A. Fourteen years.
 Teller
 Q. In what capacity have you been employed in the bank? A. Receiving teller, paying teller, savings teller-that's about all. Q. In what position have you worked during the last five years, prior to January l, 1888? | A. As general ledger bookkeeper. @. You know Olsen, do you, the accused?
 A. Yes, do. o. And known him how long?
 A. About fourteen years. \, | o. I show you these two ledger sheets. Will you tell what they are? A. Well, sort of recapitulation sheet showing the amounts received from various departments and the totals going out to out-of-town banks.
 Alcorn then offered similar groups of sheets for Identification contain ing the following items in connec- l tinn with John q Johnston:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

terday, Special Prosecutor Alcorn to- day submitted numerous deposit slips, ledger cards and other bank records pertaining to the account of Frank J. (Burns) Santalucia.
 Johnson Identifies
 In tedious, continuous order, he had Johnson identify the records, then submitted them to the defense for examination, before they were marked as exhibits.
 In each instance they were ex- amined first by Attorney Cassidy, in company with Olsen, then passed to Santalucia for Inspection, returned to Alcorn and marked as exhibits.
 Ninety-one deposit slips were marked yesterday before the close of court, and today's list included number far in excess of that amount.
 During the examination of one of the groups of deposit slips. Special Prosecutor Alcorn called attention to the marking "Cit," to the jury Attorney Cassidy urged him to con- tinue and inform the jury that the marking stood for "Citizens & Man. ufacturers National Bank"
 After having a ledger card show ing the account of Santalucia at the Waterbury Trust Company for the period of April 23, 1936-December II, 1886 admitted, Alcorn suggested that the jury consider the "in-and- out deposits. as he termed them
 He promised to explain that furth- CT with the next exhibit. The next exhibit consisted of seven deposit slips in the name of Santalucia marked special" The majority bore the handwriting of Olsen, but one was in the hand of woman clerk at the bank, and one was in San- talucia's writing, the witness said.
 Loan Slip
 A pink slip included in the group dated April 23, 1886, was the type used in the loan department, the witness explained.
 Continuing in his march of ex- hibits, which passed the 300 mark early in the morning, Alcorn next presented six ledger cards from the Waterbury Trust Company, which Johnson said covered the period March 30, 1887 to February 2, 1888
 The deposit slips introduced by Alcorn covered the period of 1930- 1887. AS he introduced them he gave no explanation of their pur- pose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
CITY MANAGER
 BILL IN DOUBT

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
CIRLSCOUTS PLAN
 DAY CAMP VISITS

Day Camp for registered Girl Scouts of the Waterbury Council will be held next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday tt Camp Wequa- pauset in Waterville. The purpose of the camp is to provide not only camping experience for the girls, but also an opportunity for meeting members of different troops and communities.
 Staff members under the direc- ton of Miss Evelina Hauser, will in- clude: Miss E. Eleanor Smith. Miss Frances Moss and Miss Mary Nixon, of Naugatuck, Miss Betsy Blakeslee, of Thomaston, Miss Betty Barry. Mrs. Cyril Roberts, Miss Eleanor Meisinger and Miss Martha DeMers, of Waterbury. Members of the Day Camp committee who will also as- sist are: Chairman, Mrs. O. H. Neuswanger, Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy. and Mrs. A. A. Johnson
 Registrations are. being received this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

Extending an invitation to Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin and Arthur V. Parker, general superintendent of state parks, to visit Hammonasset park the see the progress that has been made in the rehabilitation work there, State WPA Adminis- trator Vincent J. Sullivan said: Anyone who is sincerely interested in the work being done there by WPA and the states Public Works Department should make it his busi- ness to SO down there and see for himself rather than to take the word of someone who professes 8 great interest yet who, apparently, Is interested only in misrepresent- ing the facts"
 The WPA chief took this means of replying to the charges made by Belmont D. Scofield, president of the Connecticut Campers and Trail CTS Association, before a hearing of the Connecticut legislative appropri- ations committee at Hartford last Thursday. Scofield charged, among other things, that the park would not be restored in time for use this summer.
 May 31 Deadline
 To these charges MT. Sullivan said: Our work there is scheduled to be finished by May 31, and un- less there are further delays in providing materials by the State Park and Forest Commission, we shall be able to live up to our end of the agreement. The progress at Hammonasset is particularly note worthy" he continued, "and I chal- lenge anyone to say anything to the contrary.
 "While I am not directly con- cerned with that portion of the work now being directed by the Public Works Department, I took occasion on Friday to inspect the entire project" MT. Sullivan stated, land fail to see where there is any cause for alarm such as MT. Sco- field expressed before the Appropri- ations Committee. Not only are all of the former facilities being fully restored, but other work is being done to assure greater comfort and enjoyment on the part of those mil- lions of prospective campers MT. Scofield is so concerned about"
 MT. Sullivan said that the WPA portion of the reconstruction calls for the erection of 1,700 feet of boardwalk, the piling and cross members of which are already con- structed, more than mile of sand fence he piling for which is within approximately 800 feet of comple- tion-and a new road 40 feet wide and extending about one mile in an easterly direction from the last bathing pavilion.
 All of this work" said the Ad- ministrator, "is proceeding at full speed. We are operating this project on a full-time basis in order to as- sure its completion in time for the summer season. The Park Depart ment has guaranteed the delivery o. l,700 board feet of lumber per day in order to. keep our carpenters go- ing on the floor of the boardwalk and if they maintain this schedule the walk will be completed within a few days"
 Tidal Wave
 The September hurricane and ti- dal wave destroyed thirteen 5-rooin and two 10-room bath houses, which are being replaced with twenty-foui Groom structures, thus giving . to- tai of nearly 60 additional dressing rooms. Concerning the new ditch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
LINDBERCH IS
 PASSING ALONG

Buffalo, N. Y., April 26.-(UP).-- Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, inspect ing the nations aviation resources for the United States army, left Buffalo airport for an unannounced destination at 11:01 a. m. today.
 The famous aviator flew his single seat Curtis P-22. He had been here two days inspecting Buffalo's two large aircraft plants, the Curtis- Wright corporation and the Bell Air. craft company.
 Although his destination was un- known 1t was believed Lindbergh was headed for New York city. It was known he planned to be there tomorrow to meet his wife and sons when they arrive from Engalnd.
 Col. Lindbergh's departure can- celled his expected test flight in the new Aracuda, multi-seat flying for tress" built at the local Bell plant. The Bell company is building 13 of the new type ships for the U. s. army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Arguments Halt Testimony On Records
Record OF Arguments ODer
 Publication Of Remarks

With the jury excused, Attorney John H. Cassidy protested to Judge Ernest A. Inglis today about local and state newspapers printing state ments made by Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn. He intimated that it was possible for jurors to hear the arguments over certain legal points whether or not the court had ruled on their admissi- bility. The exchange of opinions was as follows:
 Cassidy: If the court pleases, if MT. Alcorn makes a statement I want to know whether or not this admission is done in chamber or open court. I notice whatever claims he makes are printed in the newspapers. Sometimes the evil dence is excluded; nevertheless the jurors find out the claims made from the newspapers. It seems to me that these arguments and claims MT. Alcorn makes in the ab- sence of the jury ought not to be published in the papers.
 Judge: The jurors are instructed not to read the newspapers.
 Cassidy: These claims that are made ought not to be published almost verbatim in the newspapers. When the jury is dismissed, two newsboys are standing outside with newspapers with glaring headlines. They can't help but see them. Some of these headlines are claims made in the absence of the jury.
 Public Trial
 Alcorn: This is trial run public as it should be and any statement made in the court is present in the evidence and subject to be published by any newspaper. I object to go- ing into chamber to talk the ad- instability of these papers. It should be done in open court.
 Judge: Of course, when objection is made end offered as evidence on ground that it is not relevant. so far as can see, on the face of the document, I must ask MT. Alcorn to explain just how that is, and that has to be done in open court; and I don't think have any right to limit the newspapers or prevent their publishing anything that is done in open court.
 Judge: I don't believe the jury is violating the instructions that have been given to them. I think perhaps unless it develops that something appears in the newspapers which is improper. What is the connection which you claim to the admissibility of the papers?
 Alcorn: The brown sheet is a mail advice of the Waterbury Trust Co., Waterbury, Conn.,, from the Federal Reserve bank of Boston and the date of 6-7-37, with the letter F. I don't know what that means transmitting to the Waterbury Trust company $18,000 in currency of de- nominations of $100, total charge be- ing $18,0O0. Mark you, that is on June ', 1897. On June 8, 1887 Olsen issued a treasurer's check to the or- der of Frank Santalucia for $118.25 and the treasurer's check is en- dorsed to Frank Santalucia. Now on the very day that Olsen issued that treasurer check for $118.25 and the day after the $18,000 in $100 bills had been received by the Wa terbury Trust company, g city checks totaling $18, 8,11825 were cashed by the Waterbury Trust Co. That :s on June 8, so you can see 23 city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

(Continued from Page 1)
 If Senator Culhane fights the ref erendum proposal itself, as is ex- pected, he can probably count on the votes he secured yesterday against suspension of the rules. This would leave him with six more votes to get, several of which he could prob- ably secure from the Democratic ranks.
 Secor Is Opposed
 Senator Audubon Secor, Bridge port Socialist who is chairman of the cities and boroughs committee is opposed to the bill but will prob ably vote for it because it has been favorably reported by the cities and .boroughs committee, of which he is chairman.
 Yesterdays action means cost of $1, 300 to the Citizen Good Govern ment association of Waterbury, sponsor of the bil. The measure calls for referendum in Waterbury Oct. on the adoption or rejection of the proposed city manager charter and administrative code.
 Joke on Democrats
 Hartford, Conn, April 26.-(UP) A practical joker caused a mild political panic" today at the state capitol.
 Caucus:ng on the third floor were the IT democratic senators, consid- ering a request to reconsider an ad- ministration bill to name two addi- tional judges to the superior court bench. Across the hall were the 1e Republican senators in similar con- ference.
 The telephone rang in. the Demo- cratic caucus room and Sen. William P. Geeland, New Haven. answered
 ''The governor wants to see you at once," an excited voice informed him.
 Thinking the governor might have "relented" in his attitude on the bill or meant to reveal some informa- tion on important jobs soon to be filled, Democrats hurried downstairs to the second floor and stampeded into his office.
 Republicans. attracted by the clamor, drew up in the rear. "The governor sent for us," Gee land breathlessly announced, as the B senators damned the ante room
 Somebody's pulling your leg, Geeland was told. "The governor hasn't summoned anyone" Amid guffaws of Republicans, the Democrats returned to caucus. Action In House Hartford, Conn.,, April 26-(UP)-- The house today rejected bil which would allow communities tt pass ordinances requiring bicycles to be registered at fees not exceed. ing fifty cents.
 It was reported unfayorably b, the judiciary committee. A bill reducing the interest ratt on small loans also was rejected and legislators were informed tht Judiciary was holding one othel bill for further consideration. Passed was bill allowing the mo- tor vehicles commissioner to destroy records of sales of automobiles solo for junk after two years, and anoth- CT extending provisions of the teach ers' retirement fund to include % high school directors. A favorable report was received on bill authorizing the New Lon- don Northern Railroad to issue $1.- 800, ,000 bonds as required.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
SUNDAY MOVIES BLOCKED

Augusta, Me. April 26-tUP) The legislature legaized Sunday movies last week but, 1t was disclosed to- day, it still is crime for anyone to attend. Legislators overlooked an old blue law reading:
 Any person present at any dance, show or public diversion or enter tainment on the Sabbath shall be punished by fine of not more than $l0.