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Evening star., 1939-08-20
1,5O0 Guardsmen
Home; Rain Gusts
Engineers Early
Regiment Sleeping in
Pup Tents Routed II
Hours Ahead of Schedule

Approximately $500 District Ma
tional Guardsmen returned yester-
day from the big maneuvers around
Manassas, Va, after torrential rain
drove the 12lst Engineers from their
pup tents In the middle of the night
and forced them to abandon camp
IL hours ahead Of schedule.
Other local units Of the Guard
suffered less than the engineers be-
cause they were sleeping in standard
tents, though number of these blew
down in the high wind that accom-
panied the heavy rain. Some ter
Of the 26Oth Coast Artillery Corps,
the anti-aircraft regiment, had their
large tents carried away. The
special service troops also suffered
to an extent from the storm.
= The engineers were scheduled to
leave at 2 pm. yesterday. At IL pm.
Friday night the rain started. The
wind rose and another thunderstorm
broke after midnight. The pup tents
were flooded and swept down, and
some soldiers found themselves
actually floating away. No casualties
were reported. and equipment was
not believed to have been damaged
materially.
Evacuation Difficult.
Around 2:30 am. Col. John w.
Oehmann. commander of the regi-
ment, ordered it to break camp and
start for Washington. With the
storm still lashing the countryside,
the evacuation was difficult, and it
took many hours for the trucks to
carry all the soldiers back to Wash
ington. They were arriving in the
early hours of the morning. Virtually
all had reached the armory by noon.
They were begrimed in mud, with
their equipment drenched, but
cheerful and laughing over their
experience.
1T was one of the worst storms in
my experience" said Col. Oehmann
who served in France during the
World War The wind blew down
our pup tents. Most OF our men
worked all night salvaging their
equipment and getting their trucks
started
Maj. William T. Roy. command
ing the special troops of the District
National Guard and provost marshal
of the 29th Division, praised the
morale OF the Washington men.
They took the violent storm in stride.
he said, and laughed over their
hardships.
Mud Slows Return.
Some OF the batteries of the 260th
Artillery Regiment. commanded by
Col Walter w. Burns, were late in
arriving. owing to the difficulty of
getting their trucks out in the heavy
mud.
The 12lSt Engineers had remained
at their sector of the widespread
battlefield" TO keep the water sup
ply open for the remaining troops.
At the height of the maneuvers close
W oo-oOo 1Ndtloliai NIudl
the District. Virginia, Maryland and
Pennsylvania and an attacking force
of Regulars took part in the strategy
to protect Washington.
On returning to the armory, the
District Guardsmen cleaned and
turned in their tents. rifles and other
equipment and then stood in line
for pay-compenSation for their Is
days in the field.
The local troops included the 1st
Battalion OF the lO4th Quartermaster
Regiment. commanded by Maj.
Fletcher Bernsdorf. This organiza-
ton helped operate the central
motor pool for the 29th National
Guard Division. including the move
ment OF troops and supplies.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Three Children Burned
To Death in Shack
By the Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO, Calf, Aug. 10
Three children were trapped in their
beds and burned to death today in
fire OF mysterious origin that de-
stroyed wood and tin shack on the
outskirts OF town.
The victims were Rosie Lopez, IL;
Raymond Lopez, 4, and Richard
Lopez, 2. Their mother, Mrs. JOS
ephine Lopez, SO, cannery worker,
and her other three children es-
capped. Two of them, Frank, 10, and
Lalia, 8, were severely burned.
Deputy Sheriff A. s. Goodman re-
ported he could find nothing to ac-
count for the fire except possibly
incendiarism. He said he was SEEK
ing Stephen Lopez, estranged hus-
band OF Mrs. Lopez, for questioning.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
| Krudiution
Helps Preserve
Sea Food
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A discovery that treatment with
ultraviolet rays will help prevent
sea food from spelling was reported
yesterday by the Bureau of Fisheries.
Officials said experiments disclosed
that two-minute exposure to the
rays destroyed four out of five
bacteria in market fillets of haddock
Two commercial applications of
irradiation are possible, they said
The rays may be used on fillets i'm
mediately after production, to re-
duce incidental contamination, or
when the sea food arrives at retail
stores.
The bureau is conducting further
experiments on the commercial
possibilities
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Milk Piekets Tighten
Blockade Around
New York Plants
PorIey Called Monday
By La Guordio as
Supplies DwindIe
BACKGROUND


Dairy farmer union is striking
for increase in price of milk in
Ne,U York. A boycott against
metropolitan dealers has been In
effect since Tuesday, one picket
has been killed, milk dumped
and many persons hare been ar
rested. State police are patrol
ling milkShed.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Varied transportation

Airplanes and reindeer are being
used to transport the equipment and
supplies to group exploring cyanide
deposits. believed to be the largest
in the world. in the Kola Peninsula
of Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
PETER COUCHLAN
 INFERRED TODAY
Six Nephews Serve As Pallbearers For Re.
 tired Fireman

Associates at the Waterbury fire department paid final tribute to Pri- vate Peter A. Coughlan when the funeral was held this morning at 9 o'clock from his home, no Fuller street to the Immaculate Conception church at 9:45 o'clock.
 A solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Donald OT,eary assisted by Rev. Paul Spodnik and Rev. George Reilley.
 Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Spodnik.
 Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh, his aide, Private Fred Harwick, and Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey were in att tendance at the services. The detail in charge of Captain James T. Me- Donald included Timothy F. Horri- gal, aide to the chief, and the fol- lowing color bearers: Privates John J. Delaney, Arthur J. Wengerts- mann, John A. Lynch and Frank x. Downs and also included privates James r. Slavin, Samuel Tirolc, Thomas J. Rielly, Thomas O'Con- nor, John F. Norton and Henry Mellon.
 The pallbearers, all nephews of the deceased, were: James Fryer. James L. Coughlan, Edward J. Coughlan, Raymond ?. Coughlan, Frederick Carey and Terence Cough lin, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
MILLLSCONSUMED
 MUCH MORE WOOL
Fig ht Percent Greater Than in l93S--Employ-
 fnent Rose Six Percent

Boston, Nov. 14.-(UP)-The na- tion's mills consumed more apparel wool in September than in any Sep- tember since 1921, the National As- sociation of Wool Manufacturers rec ported today.
 The 6,250,000 pounds consumed was 8 per cent greater than ii, September 1888.
 For the first nine months, Q total of 2l0,200, 900 pounds was consumed, 48 per cent more than in the cor- responding lS38 period.
 September manufacturing opera tions were slightly below August but the decline was less than the usual seasonal drop.
 Employment rose 6.e per cent over September 1888 and total payrolls rose 10.2 per cent. Wool machin- cry operated 5 to 6 per cent above Q year ago.
 Sales of worsted yarns were dou- ble those of August and o sub- stantial amount of business was booked in woven cloths. Unfilled or. ders held at the end of September by ll0 firms totaled 46,026,0 900 linear yards, compared with SS,924, 900 yards Q year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
g EXTRA POLICE
 GIVEN JOBS HERE
"Everything Very Quiet'' : At POlls-NO Disturb
 ances Expected

Local police officials today had no knowledge of whether state troopers would descend on the voting dis tricts before nightfall as was the case during the Democratic primary elections.
 After a conference with Republi- can and Democratic town committee chairmen last week, Supt. of Police William J. Roach announced that local police would handle the elec- tions, and early this afternoon the local bluecoats were evidently doing 8 good job of 1t, as Desk Sergt Bernard Burns reported everything very quiet" in all the voting dis tricts.
 Thirty-two extra policemen were detailed by Supt Roach to cover the 32 districts.
 AS liquor sales in any form are prohibited in Waterbury today the possibility of disturbances Is remote. All taverns, hotels and restaurant bars have been closed all day and will remain closed after the voting ends at 6 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
EMBITTERED OLD
 WOMAN REBELS
Famous Sculptor From Another Day Smashes
 All Her Creations

Washington, Nov. 14.-(UP) An embittered old woman, a famous sculptress of another day, deflantly refused financial aid today and re- solved to leave for her evictors Sat- urday only the shattered remnants of her famous creation in marble.
 Her former fame failed to deliver Mrs. Adelaide Johnson from poverty in old age. She has borne cold and hunger proudly But now that evic- ton is threatened, her dander is up.
 She denounced those who, she claimed, sought to take advantage of her financial distress to buy her famous statues for less than what she considers @ fair price.
 Hammer and chisel that formerly had been used carefully to carve the likenesses of famous people already had been used to mutilate several pieces of art, and she threatened to hire | strong man to smash to bits all my marble" She said she no longer was strong enough to break the marble herself.
 Refuses All Aid
 She turned down all offers of aid with a curt, "1t's too late. I'm through with uncertainty and tenn porariness."
 Even Congressman Sol Bloom of New York, one of the few friends she admitted to her studio, was un- able to deter her. Examining the jagged holes already chiseled out of several buSts and stepping over marble fragments scattered on the floors, Bloom told her:
 "You're naughty. You can't hurt these statues any more-we won't let you"
 But Mrs. Johnson stiffened, pulled her ragged and faded coat closer around her five foot frame, said:
 "Oh, yes I can. l have ar eviction notice saying must be out of here by November 19. and when leave they'll all be destroyed. It's too late to do anything now. All my mar bles are going on the dust heap"
 Mrs. Johnson's plight was reveal ed yesterday when she invited re- porterS to her studio-home, two blocks from the capitol, and showed them some of the statues she had mutilated. They then learned that her home had been sold at auction in foreclosure proceeding August % and that Mrs. Johnson, the first woman to eXecut bust for the capitol's Hall of Fame-that of the late feminist, Susan B. Anthony had been living without head and adequate food for weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
AIRLINE BETWEEN
 BOSTON, CHICAGO

Boston, Nov. i4.-(UP)-United Air Lines officials today planned to file an application for a certifi- cate of public convenience and necessity to operate an airplane ser- vice between Chicago and Boston.
 The new service. announced yes- terday by E. J. Whitcomb, the Lines New England manager, would pro- vide for the operation of planes for air mail, passengers and express be- tween Boston and Cleveland and through service to Chicago, elimin- ating the flight now required to New York for such service.
 Offlcials said the application also will request authority to serve Hartford, Conn, as an intermediate stop on certain trips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
Byrd Snow Cruiser Is Rolled Aboard Vessel
Went On Deck Under Its Own Power - Supply Ship
 Of Admiral Byrd Now Ready To Start

Boston, Nov. 14.-(UP)-Penguin [, Rear Admiral Richard F. Byrd's ST-ton snow cruiser, rolled aboard the North Star under its own power today and the supply ship of the U. s. governments Antarctic expedi- ton was ready to start southward.
 Cheers went up from 300 specta- tors gathered at the army base as the mechanical monster, which had Jagged for 19 days on the road from Chicago, boarded the North Star in i've minutes flat.
 The tide had lifted the vessel so 1t was even with the pier, and a navy tug held 1t snugly against the wharf while D. Thomas c. Poulter of the Armour Research Foundation piloted Penguin into the deck.
 The North Star dropped foot lower in the water under ,he cruis- {. CTS burden. A 10-foot section of Penquin's tail, which longshoremen had sliced of with acetylene torches, later was put aboard with a crane
 Resting on blanks atop fuel bar Fels, the main portion of the snow mobile was lashed securely in posi- ton on the forward well deck, while the tail was put on the after well deck.
 Byrd WIN Not Sail
 Byrd will not be among the AS of- Mcers and men sailing on the 2500- ton motorship. The veteran explor- CT will stay here to oversee the de- parture of his 68-year-old flagship, the Barkentine Bear, about week hence. He will either sail on the Hear or fly to Panama and join the expedition there.
 Using acetylene torches workmen but 10 feet of the tail of the 55- foot snow cruiser Penguin I so 1t Cbuld be put aboard in two pieces. The cruiser arrived here yesterday after c l9-day, l000-mile journey nom Chicago.
 In ceremonies scheduled for noon, Mayor Maurice J. Tobin of Boston was to wish the expedition bon voy- age.
 The expedition will remain at the bottom of the world until the spring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14

lof 194l to establish the United States claim to 675,000 square miles of Antarctica, an area more than 3 1-2 times the size of Texas. After putting out from the army base, the North Star will remain in Boston harbor for several hours to check possible compass "rrors. Be- cause her cargo includes so much metal, her skipper, Lieutenant- Com mande Isak Lystad, believed the compass had been thrown a few de- grees of.
 Stops at Philadelphia
 The North Star will stop at Phila- delphia to take on three airplanes before continuing the 15-mile voy- age to Little America via Panama and New Zealand. From New zea- land the ship will sail, probably through ice fields, to the best base of the expedition, 2000 miles dis tant.
 After discharging her cargo at the west base, the North Star will tavel 5000 miles to Valpaaiso to refuel and then fight her way another 1900 miles to the east base. The motor ship, borrowed from the interior de- partment for the current expedition, then will be free to retri-. to Seat- tie. Wash. and resume her usual duties of carrying supplies to In- dians and Eskimos in the far north
 If all goes well, the North Star will reach the best base late next month, or summer time in the Ant arctic. Expedition members will en- counter temperatures ranging as high as 25 degrees above zero, irl contrast to winter readings of SC below.
 From the two base camps, HOG miles apart, the men will explore the barriers never before seer by man The presence of minerals in the frozen wastes also will be investi- gated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
HARVARD DROPS
 MANY PROFESSORS

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. i4-(UP) -The Harvard University corpo- ration today was convinced" that It's policy of reducing the number of assistant professors was sound.
 The corporations faith in the policy was affirmed yesterday in a letter to Dwight Wilson Webb of New Brunswick, N. J., @ senior and secretary to the student committee to save Harvard education. The committee had charged that the po- Hey was depriving the University of It's best teachers.
 Secretary Jerome D. Greene of the corporation wrote Webb that President James Bryant Conant and the fellows had given the matter long and Careful considerat ton and believed 1t the best policy to gain "the highest possible standard of teaching"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
Discharged

Mortimer Nadel, of 29 Pearl street, recently exonerated of crim- inal responsibility in the auto- mobile accident which fatally in- jured Mrs. Esther Buckley, of Prospect. August 20, was dis charged by Judge Thomas Neary in Naugatuck court yesterday.
 Coroner William B. Hennessy, two weeks ago issued a finding releasing the Waterbury man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
Continental Lodge

Past masters night was observ- ed by Continental lodge at the Masonic temple last night. The Fellowcraft degree was cxempli- fled by 6 team of past masters aided by the Scottish degree team.
 On next Monday night the Master Mason degree will be work. ed by @ team composed of em- ployes Of the French Manufactur- ing O., Worshipful Master John II. Hole announced.
 The Master Mason degree again will be given on Nov. 27 by a team from St. Johns lodge of Middle town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
Attack Ships with Guns

Berlin, Nov. 14-(UP)-Authorized German quarters indicated clearly today that German submarines henceforth would attack merchant ships equipped with guns. The in- dication followed angry protests in the German press against the arming of British and French merchant ships.
 The newspaper Voelkischer Beo- bachter published a long list of Brit ish and French ships known to be armed" It included the British superliner Queen Mary" tied up at New York pier since outbreak of the war.
 We have pointed out those ships which no longer can be considered peace ships" an authorized source said. When & U-boat commander discovers @ ship is equipped with arms you cannot expect him to con- duct a search under constant threat that he will be fired upon. Whether or not he will shoot without warn- ing depends on circumstances"
 The authorized source was asked whether ships equipped with "de- fensive weapons" would be attacked
 We make no distinction between defensive and offensive weapons the source replied. There is no place to draw line between the two"
 The ships listed as armed by the voelkischer Beobachter included the Aquitania. Brittania, Georgic Mauretania and 2l other British ships. Numerous French ships, in. cluding the Athos II, De Grasse and Mexique were listed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
In Recital

The Institute of Musical Art of the Juilliard School of Music in New York, have announced a students recital to be given at the Institute on Friday, Nov. l7th.
 One of the students taking part in this recital is:
 Richard Anastasio of Water bury, Conn, who will play the Concerto in A minor of Saint Saens for cello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
POTATO CROP IS
 MUCH SMALLER

Boston, Nov. 14-(UP)-New Eng lands potato crop will be Il per cent smaller than the 10-year aver- age, the New England crop report ing service estimated today.
 The outlook is for c harvest of 47,o40, 900 bushels, compared with last months forecast of 50,266,000 bushels and last years crop of 47,- 755, 900 bushels.
 Names crop was estimated at 38, ,250 900 bushels, l5 per cent below the 10-year average.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
FIRE DEP ARTNIENT
 REMAINS ON JUMP
Two Blazes Quelled At SOuthmayd Road And
 Walnut St. Extension

Brush, swamp, and rubbish fires kept the fire department on the jump today.
 Brush fires broke out on Atwood avenue and Wolcott road, while three companies of apparatus were dispatched to the rear of 29S Con- gress avenue to extinguish a ruh- bish fire.
 Shortly before press time the department answered an alarm for a brush fire on Chase property of Walnut street extension. Firemen put out five brush and dump bla2es yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
MayflOwer Camp

Members of Mayflower Camp, Royal Neighbors of America, meet ing last night at Mechanics hall, made plans for their annual Christmas party. It will be held after the next meeting of the camp.
 Miss Dorothy Doyle was named chairman. She will be assisted by Nora Lynch, Margaret Doyle and Marion Windebank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
FrdternaL Neus
Frigenta

over 100 persons attended the card party of the Frigenta auxili- ary held last night at Speedwell hall. The arrangements commit tee consisted of Miss Anhnette Da- vino, chairman: Mrs. Marie Ci- ampi, Mrs. Rose Clemente, Miss Anna Davino, Mrs. Anna Far delle. Mrs. Anna DeLuca. Mrs. Molly Cipriano, Miss Margaret Calo, Mrs. Rochelle Ceirello, Mrs. Dora Famiglietti, Mrs. Margaret Pomponlo. Mrs. Clara Brangei, Mrs. Rose Guarini, Miss Lena Don- narurnma, Mrs. Mary Ranando, Mrs. Minnie Pugliese and Mrs. Mary Colasanto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
Auto Victim

George Kain, 73, of Savings street, injured when struck by an automobile last night ct Phoenix avenue and East Main street, was reported flair" today at St. Mary's Hospital, where he was admitted with possible fractures of the ribs.
 Charles H. Roncolet, of 46 Bald win street, arrested as the driver of the car, was granted a con- tinuance in city court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
Purse Snatcher

John G. Sternberger, of Water bury. arrested in Bridgeport on Sunday on a charge of purse snatching, was found not guilty in Bridgeport city court yester- day.
 Judge Hugh J. Lavery, found him guilty of breach of the peace, however. and put him on proba- ton after suspending the opera ton of Q 10-day jail sentence.
 Mrs. Betty Kaminsky, of Bridge port, declined to press theft charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
CHARLES H. GEAR
 TO VISIT BOROUGH

Naugatuck, Nov. 14- Magnolia Encampment I. o. o. F. Is plan ming to hold its annual roll call Wednesday evening, November 22nd. Arrangements are being made to have an entertainment and refresh- ments will be served. This will also be the occasion of the official visit of the Grand Senior Warden, Charles II. Gear. of Essex, and 1t Is hoped that there will be e large attendance to greet him. All pa. triarchal Odd Fellows in town are invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
APPLE CROP BIG

Boston, Nov. 14-(UP)-A New England commercial apple crop 60 per cent greater than that which es- capped last years hurricane was fore cast today by the New England crop reporting service.
 The crop is expected to total G. 300, 900 bushels, compared with the 10-year average of 5,5S2, 900 bushels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
Bide.auWee Cluh

The Bide-A-Wee club will hold it's annual Christmas party at Forester's hall at 2 p. rIi., Decern- Der II.
 A grab bag atthe foot of the Christmas tree will be Q feature of this years party.
 Mrs. Anna Burnett is chair man of the arrangements com- mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
Gunhre Near Berlin

Berlin. Nov. i5- (UP)-dunflre was audible in the west end of Ber- lin today for about i4 minutes.
 The shooting was first heard about 4:i5 p. m.
 At that time 1t seemed to be dis- tant. Later, about 4:30 D. m, the gunfire appeared closer to the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
1. l. P. CLUB SETS
 DATE FOR DINNER

A five-inan committee was named to complete arrangements for the 37th annual banquet of the Lithu- anian Independent Political club which will be held at the clubrooms at 48 Green street, Saturday, Jan- uary 20, 1940.
 The committeeman include: At- torney Clarence Balanda, John Ad- omelis, Anthony Shambaris, George Zemaitaitis and William 0reblunas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many relatives and neighbors and espec- ially the santa Maria Circle, Daugh- ters of Isabella; Division 5, A. o. T.; and Dept. [ of the Waterbury nS sSske Gc Gasa 19r .nor nna nSra during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved sister.
 (Signed)
 THE HALPIN FAMILY.