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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
AMERICAN TENNIS
 HOPE GOES DOWN
Don McNiell Succumbs to Left Handed Player of
 JugOslavia

Wimbledon, Eng, June 28.-(UP) One of Americas mainstays in the 59th all-England tennis champion ships was eliminated today when Franjo Kukuljevic of Jugoslavia won a surprise victory over Don Mo- Neill, Oklahoma City, 614, 7-5, 6-1 McNeill's defeat came in the second round of the tournament. Earlier Bobby Riggs, another hope of the Stars and Stripes, moved safely through the second round with a GA, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Edward Avory of England. Kukuljevic, a left handed player, had 8 cannon ball service today and McNeill was un- able to cope with it. The Jugo- slavian whi-. .ed forehand drives to the corners and made passing shots that caught McNeill flatfooted. Mo NeilT was the first seeded player to be eliminated from the tournament
 Eight Americans-three women and five men-7Sought positions ir the third round, hoping to join two of their countrymen. Helen Jacobs and Alice Marble. both of San Francisco, who reached that bracket yesterday after drawing opening round byes. The first to triumph was Gracyn Wheeler of Santa Monica Cal, who eliminated Mrs. Anita Lizana Ellis, winner of the U. s championship in 1897. The match was played O., the famed Center ccur' and Miss Wheeler triumphed 6-3, 7-5.
 Mrs. R. Mathieu of France ad. vance with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Mrs. M. R. King of England. TIen- ner Henkel, German star, gained ths third round with a 6-1, 6-2 6-4 vic. tory over J. s. Comery of England Another American hope was elim. mated when Mrs. Dorothy Rount Little, Great Britain, defeated Mrs Dorothy Andrus, New York, 6-S. 60 Miss R. M. Hardwick, Great Brit. ain, defeated Miss A. Weiwers, Lux. embourg. 6-2, 6-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Japan, Britain Try to Negotiate Their Trouble
 in Far East BRITAIN, HOWEVER, IS RUSHING HER ARMIES Shots Fired at German Plane Over Poland Adds
 to Nazi Frenzy

Europe's military prepara- tionS reached a new high to- day on the anniversary of the historic events - Sara jevo and Versailles " that started and ended the World War. Today was the 18th anniversary of the assassina- tion of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria at Sar- ajevo and the 24th anniver- Sary of the signing of the World War peace treaty at ver- sailles.
 While Japan and Great Britain were formally agreeing to negotiate their grave dispute at Tiensin, the attention of European nations fo- cused on Danzig and the Polish Corridor as a result of suddenly i1l- creasing fears that Adolf Hitler would soon move to expand the northeastern frontiers of the Reich.
 Developments To Date
 Action by Great Britain to. irS, crease its regular army strength by 8s.300 men in addition to notifying the 100000 men of the territorial army to be ready for a possible emergency.
 A confidential report by Premier Edouard Daladier, who termed the European situation the gravest in 20 years, reportedly declaring that Nazis were concentrating in Danzig for an imminent" coup.
 A burst of gun fire from a Polish Coastal batteries as Nazi airplane flew nearby. The craft was not hit, but it was indicated that it had failed to heed warnings to keep away from Polish forts in the Hela Peninsula area.
 Although German official sources in Berlin continued to deny that Nazis were Altering into Danzig. they declared that they were confi- dent that city would be returned to the Reich shortly without bloodshed because 1t is German city. TherA has been much speculation on whether resolution by the pro- Nazi senate of Danzig declaring the Free City annexed to the Reich would be resisted by Poland.
 Danzig Formula
 In Paris, the well-known editors Henri De Kerillis, wrote in L'Epoque that the French supreme command had been informed, that the Danzig formula would be:
 1.-The Danzig senate will proclaim the return of the Free City to Ger many; 2-Poland would declare war against Germany: 3-England and France would then be involved through their alliances with Poland.
 In other authoritative sources, es- pecially in Berlin, belief continued strong that in a showdown the Naxis would seek to gain their objective through economic and moral pres- sure rather than risk major war.
 The Far Eastern Turmoil involv- ing Britain and Japan principally and the United States ard France to a lesser extent, showed some signs of improvement, but the tension between Tokyo and Moscow was inc creased as a result of the reported sudden departure of Constantine Smetanin. Russian embassy charge
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Governor Baldwin Makes Three Recess Appointments Today

Hartford Conn., 2s-UP)Three hIgh-ranking state by the not confirmed Senate today received appointments until the 194l General Assembly,
 Baldwin the nominations at Albany Y, hc attended the national governors conference He reapponted; state Highway Commissioner William '. Cox, democrat
 Public Utilities Commissioner Edwy L. Taylor, democrat
 He appointed;
 commissioner succeeding the incumbent Edward '. a New Britain Republican.
 All three nominations take effect Juy l.
 The Senate committee executive nominations failed Co report she Charles Ag0nh w. uuAham president pro opposed e reappontncn Of Cox
 According law fhe Henac mnsl apl sunnsoa Dp|na i'on within ten days after if received.
 Baldwin snusnncea dinner NsaId te hrd In, IS s af IpA pT a elected sNd e9RoInisa z p1A eHf 9sHs<I.Hf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
RUSSELL SNYDER GIVEN ONE YEAR
Situation Revealed in Case Says Judge Wynne Is
 "Moral Cesspool"

Russell Snyder, 34, local factory foreman who was arrested two weeks ago after complaints that he had photographed women employees in the nude under threat of having them fired, was sentenced to year in. jail by Judge Kenneth Wynne in superior court today. Snyder was sentenced following his arrest on a bench warrant issued on request of Assistant States Attorney Walter w. Smyth.
 The accused pleaded guilty to six counts of indecent assault and one count of possessing obscene photo graphs. He was sentenced to a year at the county jail on each count, but the sentences are to run concur rently.
 Judge Wynne Scores
 Judge Wynne declared that the situation revealed by the prosecu- tion constituted a moral cesspool" and asserted that Snyder has served as a corrupting influence on women employed at the factory.
 Attorney Herman J. WeiSman, who with Attorney Marcus Weisman ap- peared for Snyder, expressed the be- lief that his client was abnormal" ;" He said that his client had commit ted no offenses of the type charged to him since last December, and bla m ed photography magazines, which you can purchase on any
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28

LOOK the. WlCneSS stand as the llTSC defendant to testify in his own be- half. Nineteen others are on trial, charged with conspiracy to defraud the city of more than million dollars.
 Over the objections of Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, who contended that some of the letters had not been written to Alderman himself, Judge Ernest A. Ifglis all lowed two of the letters to be read. He delayed the admission of the re- mainder of the files until after they have been examined by Special Prosecutor Alcorn, who will de- termine whether ito press further objections.
 Worked For D. J. Leary
 Alderman, who has worked for Daniel J. Leary, former controller, since 1926, and performed services for the city since l930, said that he was instructed by Mayor Frank Hayes in 1933, to ''reorganize the welfare department--from start to finish-on existing records a
 Crawford, who offered evidence to shoW instances in which Aldermanss efforts had been profitable to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Dixie Clipper To Make
 Aviation Dream True
4=TOn Flying Boat Starts Its First Passenger Service Over Atlantic-l6 Men, Women Will
 Take First Passage

Port Washington, N. r., June 29- (UP)-One of aviation's earliest dreams come true today when the Dixie Clipper, Alton flying boat of Par, American Airways, roars away from its base at p. m., (EDT) weather permitting, on the first regular scheduled passenger flight across the Atlantic. The four-en- gined clipper, carrying IS men and six women passengers and a crew of II, will fly to Marseilles. France by the way or Horta( the Azores, and Lisbon, Portugal. It is scheduled to complete the trip in 48 hours.
 As preparations were completed for the takeoff of the Dixie Clipper, a sister ship, the Yankee Clipper landed at Foynes, Ireland. at 9:55 a. m., (EDT) after its first regular airmail flight over the northern transatlantic route from Botwood Md. The elapsed time for the north ern crossing was I3 hours and 28 minutes, Pan-American Airways off, ficials said. The distance was 1,995 miles.
 Circle Globe Later
 The new service links American, European and Asiatic airplane routes and makes it possible for air travel CTS to circle the globe on scheduled planes in 19 or fewer days.
 The passengers will travel with the comforts of home and club on the luxuriously-furnished and sound proofed clipper, capable of carrying "A persons. The fare is $375 one way, $675 round trip.
 Capt. R. O. D. Sullivan. senior master of Pan Americans flying boats and head officer of the Dixie Clipper, described the flight as one
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
BANK SHORTAGE
 NOT YET DECIDED

Southington, Conn.,, June 28.- (UP).-Th actual shortage at the Plantsville National bank which was closed Monday, "is as yet un- determined" it was annouced to- day by Thomas E. Lindsey, assist ant supervisor liquidator of the Fed eral Deposit Insurance corporation.
 The shortage has been officially reported as between $80,00o and $120,000.
 Lindsey said as soon as the amount was ascertained, immediate steps wuold be taken to reimburse depositors who are protected by the FDIC.
 Meanwhile, search was pressed for Edward L. Sullivan, cashier of the bank who disappeared May Sl and was traced to New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28

city, argued that all the letters of fered in evidence pertained to the work of Alderman, whether he had written them or dictated them, or il they had been written by another person.
 As alcorn objected to the admis- sion of the entire file of letters Crawford brought the massive bun dle over to the state tables, dumped them before the special prosecutor and suggested that he examine them
 Alcorn Gets Angry
 Don't throw them at me-" cried Alcorn. T did pot intend any dis courtesy" heplied Crawford, T am offering them for your examination to see if they are material or not. "
 As Alcorn ignored the letters at that time, he argued that Miss Helen R. Driscoll, who was on the stand for 20 minutes this morning for croSs-examination, had testied that she had written some of the letters. Judge Inglis thereupon ruled that they should be offered as evi- dence one at a time.
 T can get 10 times as many more" cried Crawford.
 Through his efforts in investigat- ing claims by the state against the city for patients kept at the Con- necticut State Hospital at Middle town, Alderman said, the city has been able to save $4,524 annually.
 Revenues from the state, cities and towns, as reimbursements on well fare cases increased tremendously since 1893 when his work started, Alderman said.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Versailles Anniversary Sees European Nations
 Again Going War Mad
Europe Is Taking Extraordinary Precautions Against All Threats

taking extraordinary military precautions this week against possibility international developments after this diplomatic circles the hasg that August will be the danger month.
 preparations increased? Hitler take the Reich at Polands Will the Poles fight? Will Britain tolerate another Munich?
 thrust headlines dispatches by Alex Morris foreign editor of the United Press who has completed big capitals talking with government guide foreign policy with and the who will ght the next if it
 The dispatches incude:-
 capitals next test of strength be decisive (To be carried this wire for todayJ
 Gemanys military striking at unprecedented height (FOr release Thursday.
 back Munich ready to get it with. Friday reease).
 British refuse abandon (Saurday reease
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
GOV. EARL LONG
 STARTS CLEANUP
Piles Flowers on Grave of His Brother; Search for
 Smith Pushed

Baton Rouge, La, June 28. = (UP) Governor Earl K. Long piled flowers on the grave of his assassinated brother, the late Huey F. Long, on the lawn in front of the skyscraper statehouse and set out today to help a grand jury clean up one of the worst political scan- dals in Louisiana's troubled history -the case of Dr. James Monroe Smith, fugitive former president of the State University.
 The East Baton Rouge parish grand jury decided not to wait for Smiths capture, for which the sheriff has offered $250 reward, be- fore delving into the financial chaos he left behind - shortages of cash and university bonds estimated as high as $1 100000.
 $500,000 From Banks
 It developed during the night that Smiths flyer in the wheat market had involved borrowing $500,00O from three Louisiana banks, for which he left notes as security. The banks think the state will have to stand good for the notes and the state, in the person of Attorney Geeral David M. Ellison, says that 1t will not that if 1t should do SO, the state itself would commit Q felony.
 It was also learned taht $600. 900 worth of Louisians State University bonds,' which Smith offered to his broker for margin when the wheat market was falling. and which the broker refused to take because there was some question about their le- gaiity, had not been seen since.
 Finally, a third blow fell today when it was reported that inyesti- gators could not find an additional $l20.0oo worth of negotiable L.5.U bonds.
 Honesty Ills Walchword
 kn the face of thene developments Governor Long, sworn into ofllce Monday night when Governor Rich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
By JOE ALEX MORRIS

By JOE ALEX MORRIS United Press Foreign News Editor)
 Europe is choosing up sides with fatalistic calm for the next big = 1t not decisive-test of strength.
 That there will be another major international showdown no one in position of authority in London, Berlin, Rome or Paris seems to doubt.
 When 1t will come and whether 1t will mean general war are less easily answered questions but the word August" has been whispered through diplomatic circles for al- most month and now both the British and French governments have disclosed extraordinary mili- tary precautions for immediately after Europe's harvest time.
 No nation is planning to start a war and the big powers are slowly fostering belief that advance pre- parations and Skillful direction of power politics will avoid general conflict.
 Danger Greater Than Ever
 But with Great Britain apparent ly ready to complete an alliance with Soviet Russia, the opposing lines across the continent have been so solidified and each camp has be-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
SENATE RACES AGAINST TIME ON WPA JOBS 2,5O0, 900 Workers Are in Danger of Losing on
 Relief Work MEASURE MUST BE
 PASSED BY FRIDAY Leader Barkley Promises to Keep Senate Going
 Until Passed
BY RONALD G. VAN TINE

BY RONALD G. VAN TINE United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, June 28. - (UP) - A weary Senate, rac- ing against the clock with the jobs of 2,5O0,0O0 WPA workers at stake, resumes consideration of the $1,735,- 100000 relief bill today un- der a warning from admins tration leaders that it must stay in session until it dis poses of the measure.
 Efforts to rush the bill to pas sage last night failed when sena- tors, obviously in no mood for work, milled noisily about the chamber, ignored parliamentary rules and made it difficult for the presiding officer to maintain order. Finally, at TAT p. m., Majority Lealer Alden w. Barkley, Democrat, Kentucky, consented to recess until Il a. m. today.
 s Barkley said he had no desire to .'overwork the Senate" but that un- less the bill is placed in President RooseveIts hands before midnight Friday, the works progress adminis- tration will go out of business and 2.500,0 ,000 persons will be forced from relief rolls. The measure appropri- ates relief funds for the fiscal year l940, which begins Saturday.
 In Continuous Session
 T give notice now that I will try to keep the Senate in continu- ous session tomorrow until the bill is passed" he announced from the floor shortly before the recess, T do this so the Senators can adjust their various social obligations"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
|Women's Christian Temperance Union Favors Joe Louis To Win

Evanston m. 2S-(UP)-The Womens Christian Tenn Union Joe Louis in his fight tonight with Tony heavyweght championship Mrs Ida president phed Lous last night that her organization
 
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 Undoubiedy young w be influenced which wins end millions o people n this county only church temperance sfoups eeFe haye senst F decades and sn axhtng asest ihs 1ebIs e ff xAfh 0AIeuto bgasls her sire 4d q cans believe AH< AaHnA sae lsuof smaAe haeh cksu md sl be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
OFFICER OF TIMES
 STAR IS DEAD

Stratford, Conn. June 28-(UP)-- Morton F. Judd, 53, secretary. gen. eral manager and director of Ray bestos- Manhattan Co.,, Inc, and vice president and director of the Bridge port Times-Star, died today after 6 long illness.
 He also was treasurer and direc- tor of the Milford Rivet O.. and for many years was prominent in civic and Masonic afftirs here.
 He was a native of Meriden. His widow and 8 son survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
DIVERS PREPARE
 TO RAISE SQUALLS

Portsmouth. N. H. June 28-(UP) Navy salvage workers pumped fuel oil from the tanks of the sunkcn submarine equalus off the Isles Of Shoals today preparatory to raising the craft and its 2e dead from their z0-fathom grave.
 A benefit tag day will be held here Saturday for the families gf the mon Hho died when the eQuAius eank tzay ez Anether nen1f|t #lII te hold
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Some Interesting Facts On Fight Tonight Between Louis, Galento

heavyweight champion Detroit and Tony Galento Orange, N J.
 Site-Yankee Stadium.
 Length of bout-l5 tO . decision. K Promoter-Twentieth Century Sporting Club Jacobs president, Estimated crowdA0,OOO. Estimated gate-$35O00O
 Louis share-40 of the net receipts.
 (alento's share-20 cent of the net receipts
 Time of main bout-10 ?. m. EDT
 and two judges be named New York box ing commission at the ringsde just before the
 Price of tcketsS2750 rngside BeingLouis to favorite; for fifth round.
 BroadcasBue Network National Broadcasng Co., starting at 10 ?. EDT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Just z5 Yeors
 Ago q Shot Set The World Afire

It was the hssassin's shot at Sarajevo twenty-five years ago today, which killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand, that started the conflagra- ton of the World War. The History of the World War" --a 24-page booklet crammed with facts about that world- shaking event can be or- dcrcd from our Service Burr eau at Washington for ten cents. Address your efsvel- oDc Co i0I3 Thirteenth street. Washington, D. e. Cor to- days regular question and AnsWeF columns and ihIs Heek's Aoohiel announcement <sFn io 1etz 2 of enc
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Nations Are Choosing
 Up Sides For Trouble
London Berlin Rome Paris All Believe There Will Be Another Showdown May Mean Another Gen-
 eral War-NObOdy Knows

Telegraph Editors Note: Follow ing is the first of four dispatches by the Foreign News Editor of the United Press, who has just com pleted visit to the big European Capitals, on the prospects for maintenance of peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28
Simon J. Alderman Is First Defendant Called To Stand
Bundles of Letters Offered in Evidence By Attorney Crawford to Show to What Extent Alderman
 Worked in Welfare Department
BY JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff Reporter)

Bundles of letters which Attorney George w. Crawford contendel would show the extent and subject matter of the work performed for the Waterbury Welfare Department by simon Alderman, defendant were offered as evidence shortly after Alderman 4Oyearod New Haven accountant
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The Weather

Local Showers Tonight; Thursday Partly Cloudy.
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TREASURY BALANCE

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Evening star., 1939-07-28
Retirement

It is unfortunate that conferees
were unable to agree on more liberal
optional age limits for retirement of
Government employees after the new
civil service retirement bill had gone
through both Senate and House.
There were substantial differences
in the provisions of the bill as passed
by each House, however, and the issue
that proved a stumbling block is an
important one, namely, whether the
employe contribution from salary
should be raised to four per cent, as
in the Senate bill, or to five per cent,
ss In the House bill. The present
contribution is three and one-half
per cent.
Reports indicate that spokesmen
for the several different employe or
Evening star., 1939-07-28
Silver FIumes

When evening comes and day slips out
Of sight,
Beyond the hills which hold our dearest
dreams,
Let sorrow not enfold you. though It
seems
There is no Joy IN fast approaching
night.
For always there are bright stars in the
sky.
Though drifting clouds obscure them
from our view,
Yet as bright silver flames they will
come through
The darkest night, when sorrow has gone
by.
So, let us hold not sorrow, hurt or pain,
But seek to lift our hearts up to the
hills,
Where dreams are waiting and the star
light fills
Our hearts with rapture and glad hope
again,
The day is never ended, but begun,
When starlight ushers In the morning
sun.
MONICA WILLIAMS.
Evening star., 1939-07-28

ganizations were divided as to the
figure at which the contribution
should be fixed, which made the task
of reaching a conference agreement
more difficult.
The conferees then decided to elm
mate all changes in contribution and
to let the optional age limits stand
as they are. Other on-controversial
features were agreed upon, and await
ratification by House and Senate. BY
this limited agreement three slight
improvements would be made in the
law, namely: Authorizing a discre-
tionary joint-survivorship plan, un-
der which retired employe would
receive smaller annuity during his
lifetime in order that his widow
would continue to receive a retire
ment benefit.
A new optional feature permitting
employees to purchase additional an
nultles, in multiples of $25, by paying
a larger contribution, up to limit of
III per cent OF salary.
Extending from ninety days to one
year the length of time an employe
retired for disability would be con-
tinued on the rolls following recov-
cry, while seeking unemployment.
The conference report also brings
into the retirement system about
$4,000 postmasters, to whom civil
service now applies.
II the House and Senate adopt the
conference report, thereby limiting
the action of this session to these
few changes, serious efforts should
be made, when Congress returns, to
work out an agreement on the more
important question of earlier optional
retirement ages. The prospect of ac-
complishing this goal would be
brighter If, in the meantime en-
ploye groups could agree on the
changes to be advocated.