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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
Market Takes Higher
 Turn At Start Today
PvOted Shares Had Best Support in Most Quiet Ope-
 ing of Year-MOtOrs, Steels Made Small Gains

Motors firmed 3-S to 39 7-8. U. s Steel rose 3-4 to 46 1-2, Bethlehem gained 1-2 to 55 3l8 and Youngs- town Sheet & Tube had 3-8 gain at g 7-8.
 American Telephone pushed up IA points to 155 and Du Pont and Allied Chemical jumped 9 points to 137 1-2 and 158, respec- lively.
 Pennsylvania, Ssnte Fe, New York Central and Southern Pacific had small gains. Utilities were ir- regularly higher, with Consolidated Edison showing a small opening loss and North American moder- ate gain.
 Oils were easy Coppers, Rubbers, Building shares, Electrical Equip ment and Merchandising shares opened with small gains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
Brass City Aerie

Nominations of officers and ini- tiati0n of Is candidates will fea- ture the meeting of the Eagles, Brass City Aerie No. 2205, tomor- row evening.
 The Eagles card teams will go to New Haven next Sunday to at tend the district meeting and ban- quet. The Elm City Aerie plans to 'entertain over 100 from the nine aeries in the district.
 Past Worthy President John E. Grahms will address the gathering together with Secretary E. J. Fo- ley and Worthy President Ray m0nd Miller. Charles PerOtti handles the card team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
Transfers Asked

The board of welfare last night voted to ask the board of fi- nance for permission to make transfers totalling $2,677 in the welfare department budget. The sums would be used to replenish items which are running low, in- cluding sums for fuel, insurance and household supplies.
 The board of finance will take up the requests at meeting to- morrow afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
State Statute

The case of Louis Santabar- bara, 50, of B Long Hill road, arrested last night by Motor Pa trolmen John Mcdonnell and John Walsh on a warrant charg- ing violation of the statute per- taining to state unemployment compensation, was continued till April 26 when called before Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today. Continuance was granted on motion of Prosecu- tor Mitchell Meyers who said that the warrant was issued from Hartford, and time was needed in order to procure the necessary witnesses from that city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
(BY JOHN BARR)

There's no day. in American history that more deserves to be proudly and gratefully commem- orated in every American school and every American home--than PATRIOTS DAY.
 Massachusetts. alone, has faith fully observed that day through all the years.
 There is every patriotic reason why Connecticut New Hampshire and Rhode Island should stand be- side Massachusetts now in this observance as they so gallantly stood beside her in IT'S, at the outbreak of the Revolution.
 Daniel Webster paid tribute to Connecticut's patriotism and valor in his great oration at the laying of the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill Monument on June 17th, 1825-the fiftieth anniversary of the famous battle. He said:
 "The 17th of June saw the four New England Colonies (Massachu- setts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island) standing here, side by side, to triumph or to fall together; and there was with them from that moment to the end of the war, what I hope will remain with them forever-one cause, one country, one heart."
 Of course we all know by heart that ever thrilling story of bravery and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty-bcginning with Paul Re- vere's midnight ride to carry the alarm to the farmer-patriots of Lexington and Concord-their complete route of the Kings troopers the next day, to be for ever known thereafter as PA TRIOT'S DAY. and the his- tory making events of the follow ing two months to the never-to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
Seek Information

Police authorities here were asked today to make inquiries concerning relatives of one David Veazey, who died April 12 in New York city. The deceased resided at 306 West 99th street. Death was due to natural causes. The New York authorities learned that the man had relatives or friends residing in Waterbury and so a request was made today by Cap- tain Joseph P. Stevens, chief in- spector of the local detective bu- reau, to make inquiries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
BOSTON STRIKES
 MAY END SHORTLY

Boston, April 19-CUP)-Perma- nent peace in the tri-state truck strike was promised and weekend settlement of the Boston fuel dis pute was predicted today.
 Assurances that the strike of 10,- GOO Southern New England truck drivers, temporarily settled under a compromise agreement last Tuesday, would not be renewed came from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19

Springfield, where union and em- ployers' representatives ended an 8 1-2-hour conference early this morning.
 The prediction that the week-long metropolitan Boston fuel dispute, which has left 1900 truck drivers idle and created a shortage of coal and fuel oil, might be settled by the end of the week was made by Raymond V. McNamara of the state arbitration board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
INSURANCE STOCKS
ELK TROUBLE RANCHERs

Wisdom, Mont. (UP) Snow, which has forced the elk from the hills down to the lower country has ere ated a new problem for ranchers The elk attack the hay stacks by leaping over the barbed wire net ting around them and in so doing frequently either break their legs or are caught on the wire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
Compensation Agreements

Agreements whereby cOmpen- sation will be paid during peril ods of disability were approved today at the office of COm- pensation Commissioner James M. Lynch as follows'
 Hampson, Mintie & Abbott, Inc, 91-99 West Main street, and Mary Ratchford, 669 East Main street, bruises and sprain, $8.40, March g8.
 Posts Business College, Gen. tral avenue, and Charles Dickin- son, Bridgewater, leg injury, $7, starting Dec. ]. 1898.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
Going to Conference

Harry B. Rathbun of 599 Willow street, Waterbury has been select ed from number of applicants throughout the United States and Canada to attend the school for life and accident insurance agents conducted by The Travellers In- surance Company at its home of- five in Hartford, Conn. He will spend four weeks attending these classs and will receive intensive training in underwriting practices and sales procedure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
Court Actions

The Waterbury Building & Loan association today entered suit in the superior court for fore- closure of Wolcott property of Helen Aszkler and others on mortgage. Attorneys Theodore V. Meyer and Michael J. Galullo rep resent the plaintiff.
 Lena Rosenberg Reback entered suit for divorce against Morris Reback, charging deseration. She seeks return of her maiden name. Attorney J. H. Bellin represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
OLD PRESIDENT
 EMERITUS DIES

Amherst, Mass, April 19.-(UP)- President-emeritus Charles Sumner Howe, 80, of the Case school of Applied Science of Cleveland, O., died here last night after long illness.
 Born at Nashua, N. H., Dr. Howe was educated at Massachusetts State College and John Hopkins university and received several hon. orary doctorates of science.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
Rain Interfering

Spring Cleanup Week is pro- gressing satisfactorily despite the poor weather, Dr. E. J. God frey, city health officer, said to- day. The week set aside for the annual spring citywide program began on Sunday.
 If rainy weather continues, the health department may extend the cleanup period for several additional days. During the week, householders are urged to clean out their cellars and back yards, removing rubbish which may become 8 menace to health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
BY ELMER C. WALLER United Press Financial EditOr|

New York, April 19-(UP) - Stocks worked irregularly higher today in one of the quietest open ings of the year. Pivotal shares met best support. Bonds were mix ed. Cotton futures were firm.
 Chrysler was strong. opening l. GOO shares at 59 3-8, up 1. General
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19

We know how valiant little Boston. with her population of scare 16,O00, had long been bearing the brunt of the Kings tyranny in America; how their harbor was bottled up by hostile war ships and her streets patrolIed night and day hy bullying and insulting armed-trOops. And we know with pride, that the spirit of Boston, men, women and chiIdren-was never shaken, and that they bore hardship and hunger for the cause of Liberty-without complaint.
 We know, too, that the twelve sister Colonies were sending mon- ey and supplies to the patriots of Boston and were organized to go to her relief when the expected call should come. In the Virginia House of Burgesses Patrick Henry spoke the eloquent words that every American scho0I--boy and and Col George Washington had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19

It is fitting that in every Amer can home tonight Longfell0w's immortal poem of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere's shall be re-read, and that the tasks of tomorrow shall not make us for get the heroic deeds of the patroit farmers of Lexington and Concord on April 18th, IT'S and how much it had to do with the liber- ties which we enjoy today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
Paul Reuere Made His Famous Ride 164 Years Ago Today 50 Waterbury Men Fought the British City Responding
 Magnicenty Arms, Uniforms Supply Time
 Brings New Meaning to Day

followed the eloquent Patrick Henry with a short speech with out any attempt at oratory: "I will raise a thousand men-equip them at my 0wr expense and march at their head for the de- fence of Boston,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19

So when an excited messenger came galloping into Waterbury on a f0aming horse one April day 164 years ago this week bearing the news of Lexington alid Concord and the actual beginning of the expected War for Independence why, of course, that was the signal for the Waterbury militia to go on the double-quick to join Conn., ecticuts redoutable old farmer soldier, Israel Putnam, for the defence of Boston and to win the tribute of Daniel Webster in one of the greatest orations ever spok- en on earth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19

The old Waterbury Town meeting Book, No. l, in the Town Clerks office, tells us how fine 9 part Waterbury had hi it all; how money and clothing and supplies were raised here and sent by a local committee to help Boston in her distress, and how Waterbury patroit militia companies were be- ing equipped and drilled for ili- stant service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-19
NEW YORK CURB

Amer. Superpower ........... Flee. Bond & Share ........
Evening star., 1939-02-09
Fire Stotion BIoze

WARSAW, Ind, Feb. 8 R.-The
fire department didn't have to leave
its station to put out f1re-but
Fireman Roy Hauth turned in an
alarm, anyway.
The pumper truck caught fire.
Hauth stepped over to the wall and
pulled the alarm. Fireman Homer
Rice responded. The two unrolled
hose and extinguished the blaze,
caused by short circuit In the
siren.
Evening star., 1939-02-09
New Revenue Setup
Urged, With $3.50 Tax
Maximum on Realty
Rhode Island Avenue
Citizens Association
Backs Income Levy

Advocating repeal Of the intan-
gible personal property tax and Of the
business privilege levy the Rhode
Island Avenue Citizens Association
last night adopted recommendations
for sweeping changes In the revenue
setup. Acting on the advice OF the
Legislature Committee. headed by
Thomas j. Llewellyn, the association
supported the Federation Of Citi-
zens' Associations in asking also for
q "fair and proper" Federal share in
local expenses.
In addition to reduction in the
present tax rate on real estate, with
a maximum of $3.50 per 500 valu-
alton, the association voted in favor
Of the principle Of a selective income
tax, the retail sales tax, a corpora
tion-income tax of 5 per cent on net
incomes arising from sources within
the city and a per cent tax on
gross receipts of parking lots to take
the place OF the business privilege
and intangible personal property
levies.
The association specified that the
rate on the retail sales tax measure
should be limited to per cent, with
exemptions covering food. medicines,
sales under a total Of Is cents and
articles subject to selective sales
tax"
The association Endorsed the Over
ton fiscal relations formula for the
District, citing the proposal as q
step in the right direction toward an
equitable division Of city mainte-
nance between the Federal Govern
ment and the local taxpayer.
The association reiterated its
stand of several years ago to give
the Commissioners authority to fix
the time for use Of street lights in
the District.
Nineteen new members were ad-
mitted.
Evening star., 1939-02-09
Fuqitive's Mistake

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 9 [P.-
Like Lots wife, William Friece, 81,
found it didn't pay to look back.
Arrested on charges of leaving the
scene of an accident. he bolted from
the police station and was outrun-
ming . patrolman until he turned
to see how much Of lead he had.
He crashed head-in into a tele-
graph pole-and that ended the
chase,
Evening star., 1939-02-09
ACT NOW! The Supply is Definitely Limited!

Everyone who ever longed to kiss the famous
Blarney Stone-and win good luck and the gift
Of gab"-will want this bracelet. It's beautiful
piece of costume jewelry-and so different that
you'll want to show it to your friends.
1t bears four charms-a miniature OF Blamey
Castle. shamrock. four-leaf clover. and the
piece of stone from the original grounds Of
Blarney Castle itself! Sworn records trace this
unique stone from Blarney to the bracelet we
send you. Export Of more of it may be forbidden
by Irish law! So seize this opportunity today!
Send for yours before our supply is exhausted!
Evening star., 1939-02-09

This offer is made to reward Bab-O users-and
to induce others to try this amazing cleaner that
dissolves grease-and makes cleaning so fast
and easy.
Avoid Needless Scrubbing
For it's actually true-grease is to blame for
most all your securing and scrubbing. Don't think
this refers just to pots and pans either. 1t means
that 90eo of the work of cleaning bathtubs. sinks.
stoves and refrgerators is also caused by grease.
A greasy binder holds dirt practically every.
where today. and causes tedious securing.
Evening star., 1939-02-09

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Evening star., 1939-10-17
Plea Made 10 Complete
LOST Memorial Here

Calling upon Congress to complete
the Navy and Marine Memorial on
Columbia Island, the service maga-
zine Our Navy in an editorial in its
Navy Day issue characterizes the
memorial as . lost" monument.
This, our only sea memorial, lies
forgotten, hidden from view by un-
kempt shrubbery in q deserted spot
in the Nations Capital" 1t Is pointed
out In the editorial. 1T appears
high time that our elected repre-
sentatives take steps to see that this
gift Of the people is completed"
Declaring that national attention
should be directed on Navy Day to
the uncompleted state Of the Navy
and Marine Memorial, the magazine
says: THE time seems opportune
for a bit Of archaeological research,
for If matters continue as they have
In the past 1t will take q Byrd ex-
pedition to unearth this almost lost
monument in the Nations Capital" !"
1t is pointed out editorially that
more than 1000, 900 school teachers
and students and nearly 100, 900 ON
GERS and men Of the Navy, in addi-
ton to private citizens and members
Of various patriotic societies, con-
tributed $4,000 to the memorial
fund.
Evening star., 1939-10-17
d. Girl; Who Aided Survivors
Of Athena, Gains Recognition
Maritime Commission Louds Conspicuous
Help Given by Miss Heller Crosby

A 20-year-old Washington girl,
who stated modestly on her return
from Europe aboard the s. 8. City
of Flint-one of the vessels to rescue
victims Of the Athena disaster
that she helped the doctors a bit, !"
today possessed a letter Of COM
mendation from the United States
Maritime Commission for her con-
spicuous help as an organizer" dur
ing rescue operations and the sub
sequent Atlantic crossing.
The letter, signed by Rear Admiral
Emory S. Land. commission chair
man, was directed to Helen Crosby,
1850 Harvard street NV, a senior
at Swarthmore College.
Oficial praise of the girls quick
wit and leadership in relieving the
plight of scores of survivors of the
torpedoed liner followed q recon-
mendation by Capt. j. A. Gainard,
chief oflcer of the City Of Flint.
Miss Crosby was among II pas
sengers recommended by the captain
for special letters of praise.
Miss Crosby did help the doctors. II
But among services she left to be
told by others were:
Evening star., 1939-10-17
violation Of Americas obligation as

violation Of Americas obligation as
a neutral.
ITO my mind, the repeal of the
arms embargo will be tragic. It
will enormously increase our pres
ent serious peril"
Senator Walsh declared the arms
embargo is not unneutral despite
the efforts of repealists to make it
appear so. He also insisted that re-
peal of the embargo will not keep
this country out Of war, although
proponents of repeal contend that
by helping Britain and France de-
feat Germany 1t will have that effect.
Il do not subscribe to this thesis"
the Senator said. Il say IN all
earnestness that the day we off,
cially proclaim to the world our in
tention Of becoming the ally of Brit.
ain and France and of making the
United States their economic base Of
supplies, we move in the direction
of taking the United States into the
war. We are asked to repeal the
embargo In the name of neutrality
and under the false disguise of a
move for peace when, in fact, 1t is
the very opposite"
Zones Up to President.
In connection with the proposed
modification Of the shipping section
was reported authoritatively that
the Maritime Commission has sub
mltted an amendment under which
American ships could travel into
any zones declared safe by the
President. These zones could be re-
defined from time to time.
One Democratic Senator said the
Foreign Relations Committee still
was divided on whether Congress or
the President should select those
areas.
The committee was reported to be
in general agreement, however, that
American vessels should be per-
mitted to travel to all South Ameri-
can and Pacific ports unless they
fell within q combat area"
Senator Taft, Republican, of Ohio,
proposed yesterday that no shipping
be permitted to any point within
800 miles Of Europe, Great Britain
or Ireland.
Administration followers, includ-
ing Majority Leader Barkley, con-
tended elimination of the 9o-day
credit provision would not materi-
ally affect the bill. The change
would force belligerents to pay cash
for any American purchases.
Senator Connally, Democrat, of
Texas said an amendment probably
would be offered. to make 1t clear
that checks and drafts on Amer
ican banks would be regarded as
cash.
Although the Pittman amend
ment went in his general direction,
Senator George, Democrat, of
Georgia, said it did not entirely
satisfy him. He said he wanted q
further amendment to prevent
credits to private firms in belliger-
ent countries. Asserting he would
Introduce such an amendment if
Senator Pittman did not, Senator
George said he would ask that the
measure be so changed that when
private firms buy arms, ammunition
and implements of war it shall be
considered that these have been
bought by their governments.
Evening star., 1939-10-17

Her valuable work in collecting
names and addresses Of the rescued.
Her organization of special squads
to move the extra passenger load
on regular dining schedules.
Her work in distributing blankets
and linens equally among survivors
and regular passengers.
Her promotion of fashion" shows
with entrants posing in their ship
wreck garments) and amateur
hours" to entertain jittery survivors.
Her organization Of units among
regular passengers to visit the sick
with hot foods and cheering words.
Her utilizing writing experience
gained on the Swathmore school
paper by keeping the ships bulletin
board filled with news of PERSONAL
tiles aboard the ship as well as bull
letins on world events, baseball
scores, etc., received by ship radio.
Helen's mother, Mrs. Hewett
Crosby, said today: I'VE were very
proud of her when we learned what
other passengers had to say about
her work. We were more so when
the letter Of commendation came
from the Maritime Commission"
Evening star., 1939-10-17
U. 5. Navy Exploit
In Saving Torpedoed
Ship Recalled
Sixteenth Street Heights
Citizens Heur
Reur Admiral Stoton

Praising the efficiency OF the
United States Navy In time Of crises,
Rear Admiral Adolphus Station, re-
tired. told members of the Sixteenth
Street Heights Citizens Association
Of the saving Of the troopship
Mount Vernon during the World
War after 1t had been torpedoed.
Rear Admiral Station, who was
second in command, recalled that
the vessel was brought to drydock
against overwhelming odds. The
ship was bound for the United
States, carrying only injured men
and marines, with an escort of six
cruisers. The torpedo struck the
lower center bulkhead on the star
board saide. Immediately below the
bulkhead were the boilers. The
bulkhead was closed of and the
Mount Vernon returned to Brest,
France.
81 Lives Lost.
Although the ships compass had
been lost. the navigator managed to
set a course which led the ship
directly into the harbor. Thirty
seven lives were lost, he said.
The association meeting, held In
the Shepherd School, was presided
over by the newly elected president,
M. j. Cairns. A motion to obtain
express service by bus from down.
town Washington to the District
line was introduced by Harry G.
Hensley and adopted unanimously.
Slow Sign Asked.
A motion was approved for a
slow sign at the intersection of
Kalmia road and Sixteenth street
NV. It was pointed out that at
certain hours Of the day school
children in large numbers have to
cross the busy intersection.
The following committee chair
men were announced: Mr.. Hensley,
public utilities; Oliver E. Sweet, leg
islation; George A. Ford, fire and
police; Maj. Frank A. Frost, educa-
ton; Perry Cleveland, streets and
sidewalks; E. G. Schneider, health
and sanitation; G. Mallet Provost,
publicity; Edmund J. Wells, mem
bership, and William H. Ramsey,
licensing and zoning. Delegates to
the District of Columbia Public
School Association are Maj. Frost
and Mrs. Earl w. Sapp.