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Evening star., 1939-02-07
Heavy Death List
Feared in Kentucky
In Wake Of Flood
State Calls for Help;
Mountain Sections
Are Reported Hard Hit
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 7.-Tearing
belated report of disaster in flood
stricken mountain areas, Kentucky
called for assistance today as the
crest of the Ohio River moved past
this city.
Dr. A. T. Mccormack, State health
commissioner at Louisville, said a
heavy death list might be revealed
in the eastern section, where the
Ohio's tributaries swept to housetop
levels Sunday.
This is the worst flood in the
history of the mountains" said DR..
Mccormack, asking for an appro-
priation from the emergency fund
of the United States Public Health
Service.
Across the river from Cincinnati,
residents of Newport and Covington.
KY, retreated as the Ohio reached
a crest here of SO feet. Police Chief
Leo Livingston of Newport estimated
600 families had been removed from
homes. The weather inundated 35
city blocks. Red Cross agencies
were prepared to evacuate 1900
families in the lowlands here
Harassed by flash" floods of small
streams, Kentucky did not anticipate
an emergency from the oncoming
crest of the Ohio. Meteorologist
j. L. Kendall at Louisville said the
city had a "big margin of safety"
with predicted high of "a feet.
At Frankfort, the Kentucky River
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this is the first test under the new
statute. Mrs. S. M. Filipovich is the
woman who looks forward eagerly
to receiving her final papers shortly.
The difficulty is that she has never
resided in the United States for
any great length of time. But she
believes that law passed last year
extends the right of citizenship to
her, inasmuch as her husband is
the airport manager for Pan-Amer-
lean AirWays at Cayenne.
A native of Germany. Mrs. Filipo-
vich said that she takes charge of
the airport when her husband is
away from Cayenne. Her husband
is a native of Austria, she said,
and he has been an American cit
izen since he was about 8 years
old, having received his papers in
1915. They were married in 1882.
She contends that the law passed
last summer opens the way for her
citizenship, contemplating construc-
tive residence in this country, in
asmuch as her husband is engaged
in an American enterprise.
Mrs. Filipovich pointed out the
difficulty of women in her situation,
who, under a rigid Interpretation
of the law, would have to remain
alone in the United States and be
separated from their husbands,
whose jobs take them abroad. In
October, she took out her first
papers, she said, after learning Of
the new statute.
Out of SO Governors of South
Carolina 19 were natives of Charles
ton
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gram Of experimentation" Inter-
ference from the 1ith-year cycle
Of sunspot activity was then at its
height, the subcommittee said, and
"as these conditions improve, ex-
perirlental studies such as proposed
by the applicant may be readily
carried on with power of so kilo-
watts"
The second objection was inter-
ference with WOR at Newark, N. j.,
which Should normally serve
larger area and population"
Finally, the subcommittee said,
instances were shown where sta
tions within the area served by
WLW have experienced difficulty
in obtaining commercial support,
particularly of the type commonly
called national spot advertising
Representatives of WLW
in arranging the sale of time with
prospective advertisers have stressed
the point of the tremendous amount
of power and the consequent wide
coverage thereby obtained"
Source Of Controversy.
The subcommittee said WLW in
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F. T.. T.. Will Cut
WINS Superpower
broadcasts
Declares Experiments Are
Of No Substantial
= Value to Rudio
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
The Communications Commission
yesterday decided to halt super
power radio broadcasts by WLW,
Cincinnati station of the Crosley
Corp.
The 5OO-kilowatt station, 10 times
more powerful than any other major
station in the country, has been
operating under a. special expert
mental authorization since 1884. It's
strength will revert to SO kiloWatts
on a date to be fixed by the COM
mission in the next few days.
In its decision the commission
simply said it had not been shown
that continued superpoWer was
needed to conduct experiments of
substantial value to the radio art.
Cites Three Objections.
A subcommittee of the commits
sion, however, cited three principal
objections to the superpoWer broad
casts in a recommendation last
October. 1t said power of 500 kilo-
watts was mot essential to the pro-
Evening star., 1939-02-07
Nine New Regions
Formed by ". P. A.
In Economy Move
Harrington Says Step
Will Reduce TruveI
Costs for Supervisors
BY the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7.-Reorganiza-
ton of the administrative divi-
sions of the w. p. A. was ordered
yesterday in a move for greater
economy and efficiency while chiefs
of the Federal agency considered
means of removing 100000 or more
workers from the rolls by July l.
Col. F.. C. Harrington, national
administrator, announced nine new
regions were established to super
sede the old system Of five field units
in an effort to provide more effective
and economical supervision.
He said the arrangement was ex-
pected to reduce travel costs and
bring the regional director into clos
er contact with the States under his
jurisdiction without an increase in
STATS.
Two Pruning Plans.
The changes were outlined after
Congress had approved reduced
appropriation of $725 100000 to
finance the w. P. A. program until
July l.
Col. Harrington, comforting here
with 48 State administrators, told
reporters two methods of pruning
the rolls at the end of the winter
were under consideration.
"One alternative is to make a re-
duction Of 1000, 900. men on April L."
he said. The other alternative is a
more gradual reduction after April
l, but involving about l,750,O0O men"
The current load is approximately
100000.
Sees Widespread Protest.
Asked if there would be any reac-
ton, he stated:
Il think the layoff will bring a
widespread protest. I think there
will be a great deal of want, too
AS the first step, he said a pro-
gram for wedding out workers who
were not in dire need would be car
ried out on local basis until the
end of March.
He disclosed the current w. P. A.
wage scale, averaging $50 SO a month,
would be maintained
The new regions, their headquar-
ters. directors and States included:
Baltimore, Francis H. Dryden, w.
P. A. administrator for the Middle
Atlantic States since 1936-Mary-
land, Delaware, Virginia, West Vir-
ginla and the District of Columbia.
Nearly 100000 people in Britain
are making airplaneS.
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Camp Leadership
Course Planned

Charles E. Hendry, director Of
program and personnel training of
the Boys Clubs of America, will
conduct general lectures in the
camp leadership course Thursday
evenings from 730 to $50 o'clock.
starting February Is. at George
Washington University.
Mr.. Hendry will come to WASH
ington from New York on February
l6 and % and on alternate Thurs
days thereafter. On intervening
Thursdays class members will meet
with their interest groups which
include dramatics, handicrafts and
music.
Evening star., 1939-02-07

After inventory, when things get
down to Remnant Lots" around
here, we put the Indian Sign on
them. Regardless of their fine quail
ity and desirability they get set
nant Sale We hate to think of the
losses we take because of this house
cleaning policy, but we are sticklers
for clean stock Here they are! You'd
better hurry! Store opens at 900!
Evening star., 1939-02-07

covered the low lying sections with
a foot of water, blocking highways
Homes along Southern Indiana s
border were abandoned. setting re-
lief agencies in motion at Aurora,
Lawrenceburg and Evansville.
Four boats and 81 men from the
Long Island, N Y, Coast Guard
stations were ready for orders to aid
rescue work. and at Cleveland, 1t.
Comdr. E. Zoole said division sta
tions had been issued standby
orders.
The Red Cross estimated 10000
families affected by floods in five
States.
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1887 showed q net return Of nearly
10 per cent of the original cost OF
all the company's property devoted
to broadcast service as Of Decem-
ber 81, 1887
The superpower broadcasts have
been the source of controversy in
radio and political circles for sew
eral years, and at least one. devel-
opment in the case started a row in
the commission itself.
More than year ago the stations
appointment of Charles Nicholson
as public relations adviser was
widely publicized and debated in
political circles. Mr.. Nicholson is
publicity director of the Demo-
cratic National Committee.
Evening star., 1939-02-07
Deportation Evidence
Called insufficient
In Strecker Brief
Argument Expected to
Stort on Friday in
Supreme Court
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Joseph G. Strecker of Hot Springs,
Ark, told the Supreme Court today
the evidence was insufficient" to
sustain deportation warrant
against him on the ground the Com
munist party, of which he was once
a member advocates the overthrow
of the Government by force.
Whitney North Seymour of New
York. counsel for the Austrian-b
Strecker, filed his brief in advance
OF arguments before the high court,
probably Friday.
Even if it be assumed, contrary
to the fact, that the Communist
party was an organization advo-
eating the overthrow of the Govern
ment by force" he asserted, "the
statute does not authorize the de-
portation of one who had ceased to
be a member substantially before
commencement of deportation pro-
ceedings.'
Joined Party in 1882.
The Government, which appealed
to the tribunal from the Fifth Fed
eral Circuit Court, seeks Strecker's
deportation under a 1918 statute
barring aliens who are members of
any organization advocating the
overthrow of the government by
force or violence.
Strecker came to the United
States in 1912. joined the Communist
party in November, 1882, and stop
ped paying his dues three months
later.
The litigation is expected to have
an effect en- possible deportation
proceedings against Harry Bridges,
Australian-bo West Coast C. I.
o. leader.
Dies Files Brief.
Chairman Dies of the House Com
mittee on Un-American Activities
yesterday filed brief as friend of
the court in which he asserted the
Government failed adequately to
present to the court the inherent
constitutional right of Congress to
protect the United States against
the dangers incident to the admis-
sion and residence within the United
States of undesirable foreigners"
The Government conceded in its
brief that Strecker had ceased to be
member of the party when the de-
portatlon warrant was issued Rep
resentative Dies asserted Govern
ment counsel failed to note" that
Strecker testified under oath that
his reason for filing a petition for
naturalization was that "he thought
he would have more protection from
the law if he were a citizen of the
United States"
Representative Dies also said there
vas a reasonable inference that
Strecker ceased paying his dues to
the Communist party at the sug-
gestlon of his Communist leader. to
avoid the danger of deportation.
Evening star., 1939-02-07

day to appear IN
District Court. so
that she might
be received un-
der a new law,
" h i C h extends
i t i zenship to
the S p Gus e of
one living abroad
and engaged in
an A m e 7 j can
enterprise.
Justice Joseph
w. COX, after
h e a rim G her
case, took it un-
der advisement,
apd officials said
Evening star., 1939-02-07
| Woman Flies
Here to Gain
Citizenship

A woman without a country
wants to become an American cit
izen and she flew by plane from
French Guiana to Washington to-
Evening star., 1939-02-07

Alfalfa roots have been known to
penetrate the soil to a depth of IS
feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
FRANCE BEGINS TO
 REALIZE DANGER
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tContinued from Page D may borrow leaf from Germany's book and go to laid oppressed min- oritieS." Thus, 1t was pointed out that Jugoslavia has minority problem rather ominously akin to that of Czechoslovakia. Just as the Slovaks complained of Czech pre- dominance, so do the Greats com plain of Sarb predominance.
 In Rome, the Popolo DTtalia pulp lished a dispatch today from Bel grade headlined, Greats also de- mand independence" The dispatch said that a group of Croat officers demanded that the Jugoslav gov- ernment give concrete assurance re- garding the realization of the pro- gram of Croat autonomy. Italian sources in Rome, however. insist ed that 1taly,s natural aspirations do not include the Croats.
 The British and French foreign offices have renounced hope of an international disarmament confer ence now and have agreed that their future attitude must be one of concentration on building up arms. Daladier, accompanied by Gen. Maurice Gamelin, army chief of-staff, therefore may go to Lon- don soon.
 France At Turning Point
 France appeared to be at turn- ing point in foreign policy because the tendency to break links with Soviet Russia may have to be al- tered entirely, if, as seems evident, British policy henceforth intends to bring Russia into military line up against Hitler.
 Daladier has been embarrassed by parliamentary attacks against Georges Bonnet, his foreign minis ter. Some parliamentafians con- tend Bonnet represents 8 policy as- sociated with continual surrender to Hitler, and it is necessary that he be replaced if the entire Daladier cabinet is not to be endangered.
 Socialists planned fresh attack on Bonnet in the chamber of depu- ties today.
 It was learned that both France and Great Britain were alarmed over the consequences of the inva- sion. Principally. it meant terri fic increase in the strength of the German war machine-the absorp- tion of vast stores of Czech army supplies, enough to equip 40 divi- sions of troops, and 300 Czechoslo- yak fighting airplanes. bringing Germany's first line air force to more than 5000 planes. Also, it meant that the Germany army now had access to the whole output of the Skado and Brno munitions fac tories,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
DEATH CLAIMS
 STEVE BLOWER
United d Soccer Teams Trainer Succumbs Today
 to Brief Illness

Steve A. Blower died this morning at his home, 449 Hamilton avenue, after brief illness. A native of England, he came to this city 25 years ago. For g years he had been an employe of the Scovill Manufac- turing Company.
 MT. Blower took an active part in sports having been interested in soc- cer, baseball and football. He was trainer for the local United Soccer team. He was a member of the United Soccer association, Lord Kitchener post, Scovill Foreman's association and a communicant of St. Johns Episcopal church. MT. Blower was well known in sporting circles and was held in high esteem by his business associates. He served with the Manchester Infantry dur ing the Boer war.
 He is survived by his wife, Eglan- tine Masse Blower; one son, Jean s, Blower; two daughters, Anita and Thelma Blower.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock to St. Johns Episcopal Church where services will be con- ducted at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after ' o'clock this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
NO INCREASE FOR
 LIEUT.-COVERNOR
Committee Reports Un- favorably on Proposal to
 Boost Salary to 5000

(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, March 16. An unfavorable report on Sena- tor George T. Culhane's bill in- creasing the salary of the lieuten- ant-governor has been voted by the judiciary committee, which held a hearing on the bill yesterday.
 The bill originally proposed that the salary be raised from $500 to $6,OO0, but yesetrday Senator Gull hane recommended a figure of $3,- 900.
 Senator Culhane told the commit tee that 1t was only by mistake that the Acknowledgements sal- ary had not been raised along with those of other state officers. h. creases for elected officials other than the lieuetnant-governor were voted by the legislature two years ago. Gov. Baldwin receives 8 sal- ary of $12,000 year, whereas Gov. Cross received $5,000 annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
COLDER TONIGHT
 SAYS ZIMMERMAN
Fair St. Patrick's Day; Temperature at Noon
 Today 46 Degrees

It may be fair for St. Patrick's day tomorrow and 1t may be colder tonight, if the weather prophets have the right of it.
 But mild weather and rain have helped remove some of the storm remnants from Waterbury streets with which the street departments snow loader, full force of men and equipment have been concerned since the week end. So the colder wealth CT may not create icy traffic hazards and will alleviate suffering of pedes- trians in their efforts to keep feet dry during the slushy season of this week.
 Temperatures for the 24 hours until noon today were, maximum, 46 degrees, minimum 36 degrees, by the official thermometer of Plumb ing Inspector James R. Walker. It was 43 degrees at noon.
 Precipitation amounted to 1:0l inches during the same period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

fecting administration of unemploy- ment compensation.
 The senate, without a dissenting vote, administered another set- back to the committee yesterday by voting to recommit bill providing that fireproof vaults be built around gas meters in apartment and tene- ment houses.
 House Democrats, meantime, voted to favor increase of maximum pay ments in old age assistance from $7 to $9 weekly. Another bill favored created a "baby Wagner act" in Con- necticut, measure retained by the judiciary committee.
 Lieut.. Gov. Job Cheap
 Hartford, Conn.,, March 16-(UP) The legislatures judiciary com- mittee decided today the job of Lieutenant Governor James L. Mo- Conaughy wasn't worth more than $500 year.
 It refused to favor 8 wage boost to bring the office in line with others in the state family which two years ago were granted raises ranging from $3,500 to $7,000 a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Fnents where governmental aid was provided during construction. Furth- CT than this the bill makes the law retroactive to January l, 1889. It becomes effective upon passage.
 Senator Egan objects
 The bill was the first matter taken up by the Senate today and Sena- tor Culhane promptly moved for acceptance of the committees fav- orable report upon 1t and passage by the senate. Whereupon Senator Edward P. Egan of Waterbury arose. and apologizingf for differing with his colleague pointed out that while there was a great deal of merit in the bill and he did not question the fitness of the committees favorable report on 1t, still 1t brings up a serious financial situation in Water bury which cannot be overlooked. He also mentioned the Board of Fi- nance meeting in Waterbury today and probable discussion of the mat ter then. He moved for decommit- tai of the bill to the Cities and Borough committee.
 Senator Culhane opposed this motion and said that he hated to disagree with his colleague from Waterbury but that he felt careful consideration of the proposal had been given from every angle.
 On voice vote Senator Egan'S motion to recommit was defeated.
 Brass Workers Warn
 Senator Joseph T. Rourke, Demo- crat, of New Haven then announc- ed to the Senate that he had re- ceived a call from the Secretary of the Brass Workers Union of Wa terbury in which the speaker had told him that if the bill were pass ed it would mean 400 or 800 men would lose their jobs, because there would be no money for further sew CT work. He said he hated to see anyone lose his job.
 Senator Daniel J. Mccarthy, Democrat, of Ansonia, stated that he disliked to enter the family quarrel of the Waterbury Senator's, but he had heard two stiries on the bill. One was to the effect that if the bill passed it wouldn't affect finances and the other that if passed there would be no money in the city revolving fund for further sewer work. He said he was in favor of relief for property owners and against people being laid of their jobs. If the bill was good for Wa terbury. he pointed out, it might be good for his own community. He requested Senator Culhane to give further time for consideration.
 Sen. Egan Asks Courtesy
 Senator Egan again pointed out that he was not opposing the bill because he felt. too, 1t would aid many property owners who are in need, but he did request the courte- sy of a delay in such prompt action.
 Senator Culhane at this point charged that it was 8 subterfuge that WPA men would be laid off it the bill passed.
 It is strange member of Wa terbury union should have to go to New Haven to kill a bill," he point ed out.
 In regard to sewer costs he main tained that 80 per cent of the cost went into labor and 20 per cent,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Assessments on Sewers Delayed For One Year
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materials. In Waterbury he said the sewer work now was only cost ing the city a weekly payroll of $690. The rest came from WPA funds, he said. He also pointed out he had granted one delay and did not think another was required.
 Senator Mccarthy said the ques- ton wasn't one of a good or bad bill, but of the timelineSs of the measure. He said the city would require a large amount of money to carry on its sewer program even with the aid of WPA funds. He re- ferred to the Finance Board meet ing this afternoon. too, and said he didn't think that if the bill went over another week there would be any serious effects.
 Senator Culhane, however, re- fused to consider another delay, so Senator Mccarthy moved that the bill be tabled, which brought from Senator Culhane the demand for a roll-call vote.
 Result Of Vote
 The result of the vote was 16 to IA against the motion to table. It was a striking instance of split par ty lines with Democrats, Republi- cans, and Socialists all switching in different directions.
 For example the two Socialist Senators went: James Tait for the motion; Audubon Secor, chairman of the Cities and BoroughS commit tee, against 1t. E
 Among the ones voting for the motion to table were also: Majority Leader Anthony J. Rich of Bristol, Minority Leader Joseph Downes Of Norwich, and Senator Egar,. Vot- ing against it were: Senators Claude V. Badger of Wolcott, Thomas F. Stammers of Torrington, J. Howard Roberts of Thomaston, and Gull hane.
 The bill was taken up after Sen- ator James P. Geelan, Democrat. of New Haven had asked Senator Gull hane when the bill became effective and the latter replied upon passage.
 On the call for the vote all mem- bers present were in favor and it was passed and ordered sent to the House for action.
 Senate Bill No I
 Senate Bill No. l, the first meas ure introduced at the beginning Of this l939 session was today reported on favorably by the cities and boroughs committee. Senator George T. Culhane of Waterbury was the author of this measure. It provides for monthly admission of new vo- ters instead of one annual session. It will come up for action in the senate next week and is slated for passage in this body, as well as in the house. The bill says new voters shall be admitted on the first Wed- nesday of each month.
 Pension Sought
 The judiciary committee today re- ferred to the cities and boroughs committee the bill setting up a pen- sion for James J. Lynch of Water bury, a former fireman.
 Town Bills
 A number of bills affecting towns near Waterbury were today set down for hearing by the city and borouglls committee on Friday, March 31. One of the bills, creating board of police commissioners in the town of Watertown, has been withdrawn, It was announced today by Rep. Wil- liam c. Hungerford of that town Others in the group affect Oakville Watertown, Naugatuck and Thoni aston.
 Biennial Election
 A bill calling for biennial elections in Beacon Falls will get a hearing before the committee on cities and boroughs on Friday, March 24.