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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-13

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eral grant of As per cent of the en-
tire cost of the project, pay its IS
or IL IL per cent share to the state
under the grant system, and keep
the rest of the federal money as 8
profit"
Profits Were Higher
Profits in many cases totaled as
high as 80 1-2 per cent of the cost
OF the entire project. The practice
was so accepted in some towns, that
they borrowed for years ahead and
planned to pay off debts with the
highway profits, it was reported.
The state legislature automatically
provided funds for these state
grants, and the governor had no
control over their disposition.
| 1t was believed a whole reorienta-
ton OF state policy as regards the
grant system was in prospect, and
some quarters said the inquiry
would mean the end of the state
highway fund and its incorporation
into the general fund.
If any criminal acts are discov-
cred in the course of the inveStiga-
ton, they will be called to the at
tention of proper authorities, the
governor indicated.
Special outside expert Held may
be called to assist in the inquiry.
Financial records of each of the
states 1863 towns may be scanned in
the course of the investigation,
which may take months, it was be-
lieved.
Hartford, Conn., Oct. 10 -. (U.PO
Governor Baldwin today requested
Supreme Court Chief Justice Will
liam M. Maltibe to ask local trial
justices to achieve a greater uni
formity" in the handling of motor
vehicle cases, with a view to in
creasing state and town revenue
from fines and costs.
The governor said there was a
wide variance in the manner of
dlSpoSing Of cases in various courts
not only so far as the number of
convictions was concerned but also
in the amount of money resulting
from such convictions"
His comment was made in a let
ter to Justice Maltbie, who heads
the assembly of judges and justices
of the peace.
Would it be possible for you as
chief Justice the governor wrote,
ito present this matter for discus
sion, study and action to the as
sembly of judges of the town, city
and borough courts and also to the
justices of the peace in those towns
where there are no town, city and
borough courts?
Il think that some recommended
ton for uniformity is very worth
while"
Recently, State Motor Vehicles
Commissioner Michael A. Conner
reported to the governor there has
been a falling-off in state revenue
from motor vehicle court cases, and
pointed out differences in the man
ner of handling by communities.
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GERMANY CALLS
REPLY AN INSULT
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Chamberlain in the British House
of Commons yesterday was a studied
insult to the German nation.
Otto Dietrich, Nazi press chief,
told foreign correspondents that the
only way to avert blood bath
was for some neutral power to in
tervene, and he added, in response
to question, that the United States
was certainly qualified.
Relying on U. C.
Dietrich charged that Great Bri-
tain was relying on United States
support in the war and was trying
to bolster this support by "a lying
propaganda campaign" against Ger
many.
Adolf Hitler spent hours last night
in conference with his highest adj
visers, considering his retort to the
rejection of his terms by Great
Britain and France - a retort that
was expected to be at the begin
ming a merciless airplane bombing
campaign against the British navy,
and, possibly, against British navy
bases and arsenals.
Dietrich led the Nazi propaganda
campaign with the statement that
Chamberlain's speech left not the
slightest loophole open for peace
negotiations. The world now, he
said, was faced with a blood bath
for which there was no need If ex-
isting problems were attacked SEN
sibly" along the lines Hitler pro-
posed.
Vent Wrath ON British
As Hitler conferred with his ad-
visers, the Nazi official radio and
such semi-official agencies as the
diplomatic and political correspond
ence vented their wrath on the Bri-
fish.
Morning newspapers here pub
lished nothing of Chamberlain's
speech, awaiting the official re-
action. The National Zeitung of Es-
sen, personal organ of Field Mar
shall Hermann Goering, Nazi No. 2,
said:
at is only too clear that a war
OF OBSTRUCTION against Cne German
people is the aim of the British,
Whatever we might say, whatever
the Fuehrer might offer, Britain
wants war of humiliation against
the German Reich and German
people. The blame for this policy
of madness, dictated by hate, is
borne by the man who on the 18th
of October made himself the spokeS-
man for this policy-Chamberlain.' =
Berlin morning newspapers. in
stead of publishing Chamberlain's
statement, quoted previously pub
lished articles by David Lloyd George
and Bernard Shaw in favor Of
peace.
Afternoon Press Bitter
But when the afternoon papers
came out today they made up for
this silence. Such words as 'imper-
tinent," arrogant" and "falsifica-
ton" were used in the page wide
headlines of the Zwoelf Uhr Blatt
over an editorial which said:
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! in flames. There was no sign Of
any crew members Of the tanker,
the message said.
Helsingfors, Finland, Oct. l3-
tUP)-Germany today began the
evacuation of German residents
from the Finnish capital.
A German steamer put into port
with instructions to take aboard
members of the large German COL
ony, including those only temper
arily in residence here.
Officials on the steamer said the
evacuation had no connection with
the repatriation Of Germans from
the Baltic states.
London, Oct. 13-(UP)-The Brit
ish air ministry today issued its
fifth casualty list of the war show
ing that "a aviators had been killed
in action or died in active service.
The list showed Is missing.
London, Oct. 13--(UP)-The Press
Association said it had learned to-
day that masters of German Mer-
chant ships have been ordered to
Scuttle their vessels rather than
permit them to be captured by the
British.
Bournemouth, England, Oct. 13-
(UP)-Police last night banned a
meeting of the peace pledge union
on the ground that it was likely to
cause breach of the peace.
Moscow, Oct. 13-CUP)-Soviet |
negotiations with Turkey for nom
aggression agreement were resumed
today, II days after the
arrival in Moscow of Turkish For
eign Minister Sukru Saracoglu.
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Chamberlain left no doubt that
whatever Germany might propose
Britain was concerned only with de-
stroying Germany under the pre-
text of eliminating its government.
With this speech, lacking in all
sense of responsibility, filled with
presentations and hypocrisy, the
British premier brusquely rebuffed
the peace hand which the Fuehrer
preferred.
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FOSTER SALARY,
BACKED BY MAYOR
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salary of $4,000 a year, were
abolished and Mr.. Foster was ap-
pointed secretary to the mayor, at
a salary of $3,640.'
1.-THE abolishing of the two Jobs
resulted in a net saving to the city
of $4,760 per year."
"Mr. Quilter's pay rate was es-
tablished after consultation with the
controller. Such reduction was
made to compensate for the in
creased rate of pay the controller
gave. the city accountant, whose
rate was established at $1,000. The
former accountant had received $4,-
5OO."
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WARRANT ISSUED

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 13.-(UP)-
A warrant was filed here today by
Boston police for the arrest of James
J. OConnor, 80. who is serving a
six months jail sentence on charge
Of theft. He was sentenced two weeks
ago.
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SENTENCED Next Monday
For Fiore Massucci
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on the evening Of December 30 last
year. The mayor dropped q pack
age of paper and police who had
surrounded Massucci arrested him.
Evening star., 1939-06-25

0DY5K FoUNP DICK SHELTON ANP "WAs7R
hhA1CAAM STILL HIDING IN TUNSIALL FOREST
IN The EXCITEMENT OF THE DAY DICK
HAD PAID SCANT NOTICE TO AAATcHAM> =
AND HAD NOT GUESSED HIS cOMPANlONC
SECRET ..~ YOUNG SHELTON WAS GREATLY
DoWNcA5T.A T.AA1 MAICHAM TRIED IN VAIN
TO CHEER HIM UP
Evening star., 1939-06-25

AT LAST OVERIAt<EN 81 DARKNESS THE FuGi-
7lVE5 FOUNDA Sheltered SPOT TO RE5TAN1
MuACH6D JOlAE BREADAN CHEESE Dick
HAD BROUGHT WITH AtA. .NIoRN OUT BI TUE
ExEPTOA OF THE DNA> THE TWO FELL ASLEEP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28

percentage of recruits from the First Corps Area (which includes all of the New England States) are sent to Uncle Sam's territorial possessions.
 Mechanically
 Another outstanding character istic of the Yankee recruit Is his desire to get Into Q branch of the service where he can tinker with tools and develop his traditional aptitude for mechanics. A large number express q desire to be sent to the army's service schools where they can take the vocation- al courses and learn 6 trade--and get paid while learning 1t. The branches of the service that are the most popular with the Yankee recruits, in the order of prefer ence, are the Air Corps and the Signal Corps. Tn both of these branches c high degree of tech- n!cal skill is required, and both of these branches maintain tech- nical schools that rank among the very best.
 Next in the list of preferences stand the motor transport service the new mechanized cavalry, and the artillery also demands mo. chanical skill. The motor trans- port service, which is under the Quartermaster Corps, maintains several schools for instruction in automotive engineering; the fore- most Of these schools Is at Hola- bird, Maryland.
 Love of Adventure
 Another peeuliarity of the Yankee recruit noted at the re- cruiting ofiiees Is his marked pref erence for machine gun units and for the tanks, Perhaps that may be attributed to his sheer love of adventure.
 The candidates question about pay is answered in the form of a printed circular that gives the pay authorized by the current regulations. It starts at the bot. tom with $2i,00 c month for the buck private without any rating at all and goes right up to Si67.b0 Q month, plus his food, quarters, clothing, medical care and credits toward his retirement pay. Even q private, If ho rates as c specialist, can earn as high as $80,00 a month. As all Of Q soldiers neces- sary expenses are paid by Uncle Sam except his personal laundry bill, he can save practically his en- tire pay. And that, too, is Q feature that has an appeal to the thrifty Yankee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
Inside Story
 Of Nazi Mine

HERE'S an inside picture.
 story of the death-dealing German sea mines. When a ship strikes the detonation caps (protruding), glass tubes inside the caps break, releasing a chemical which flows through other tubes to metal plates corresponding to the plates in an electric bat tery. Wires lead from the battery plates to an explosive in the lower half of the mine. Upper half of the mine is buoyant, with the lower por- ton acting as 6 counter weight, thus permitting the mine to float ct 6 prede- termined depth. When the mine is laid, a huge salt bar is attached which carries the mine to the bottom. When the bar dissolves, the mine
 rises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
FrdterndI NeUs
WinOna Rebekah

Winona Rebekah lodge of Odd Fellows last night elected Mrs. Hylda Rosevero noble grand at the annual meeting held in Odd Fellows hall. She succeeds Mrs, Edith Loether. District Deputy Clarence Folwell of this city, in- Vited members to attend the inc stallation Of officers of Townsend and Nosahogan lodges in Odd Fellows hall January o.
 Also elected last night were; Noble grand, Mrs. Anna Book; rec cording secretary, Mrs. Agnes Fin. lay; financial secretary, Mrs. Grace Pichard; treasurer, Mrs. George Manville: trustees, Mrs. Lettie Flood, Mrs Nellie Haywood ant William Wood. They will be in- stalled January 24.
 A social will be held after the next meeting Jan. 10 In celebra ton Of tho birthday of John VII. dcy who founded American odd Fellowship April 20, 1919. Mrs. Theodore KurtZ is chairman of entertainment committee and Mrs. Louise Clarke heads the re. treatments committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
HOPE ENTERTAINED
 FOR BLIND WOMAN

Wakefield, R. l., Dec. 2e-(UP) -- Mrs. Gladys North,ip, blind for 30 of her 42 years, will have to walt about two months" to determine the full effects of Q recent operation on her only eye, doctors said today,
 Already. they said, she can distin- guish daylight, and is making "very satisfactory progress"
 The operation, performed by pr. George W. Van Benschoten Dec. &, was the eighth undergone by Mrs, Northup. former raaio singer IL was considered "a forlorn hope at best"
 Doctors predicted today that even tually she will Do able to distin- gulsh large objects "well enough to find her way around" but that she never will see color or Do able to read.
 A few days ago Mrs. Northup rec jected an offer by Fein Hayden, of Waterbury. of one of his eyes on condition that she aid him in hls fight against deportation to Albania. Hayden is now held by immigration authorities at Boston.
 Arrested here on Q morals charge, Hayden was found guilty. The gov- ernment then instituted proceedings for his deportation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
STUDENTS HOME FOR HOLIDAYS
Reunions to Feature Xmas Recess for COllegians--
 Skating Popular
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. ,. Baxter
 Phone Nangatuck seas

Beacon Falls, Dec. 2e.--A number of college students are home for the Christmas holidays These include: Albert Folio, Jr, of New Rochelle. N. F., son of Albert zollo of Wolfe avenue; George Tucker, Q student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Arthur Tucker of Bridgeport Junior college, who are visiting MT, and Mrs, Ralph Tucker, of Burton road; John Mc0eever of the New Haven Junior college, and Martha Mc0eever, Q student at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. F., who are visiting their parents, Mir. and Mrs, John Mc0eever of Felspar avenue: Miss Marion Hoadley, Q student at Rider college, Trenton, N. J, who Is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. William Hoadley of Wolve avenue.
 Also Miss Barbara Holhrook, . student ct Smith college, Northamp- ton, Mass, who Is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs, Ralph Hol- brook, of Maple avenues Marjory Brennan, Q student at the New Ha- ven Teachers college, visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. William Bren- nan of Wolfe avenue; Miss Phyllis Bronson of Colby Junior college, New London, daughter of MT. and Mrs, George Bronson of Maple ave- nue; Peter RydSik, e student ct Becker college, Worcester, Mass, who Is visiting his parents, MT, and Mrs, Peter Ryd9ik of Pleasant View avenue, and Miss Betty Bau- kat of the New Haven Teachers college, who Is vacationing at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs, William Baukat, Felspar avenue.
 Party Enjoyed
 A Christmas party was held Mon- day night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Stanley Miss of Felspar avenue with Miss Anna Miss of this town and John paloulec of Derby as hosts, Guests from Seymour, Shell ton, Naugatuck, Derby and Beacon Falls attended.
 Good Skating
 The cold wave has resulted in good skating on the canal at the rear of the Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe company here and many de- voices of the sport are taking ad- vantage Of the opportunity,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
When A Yankee Signs Up!
New U. S. Army Recruits Known for Marked Preference-Seek Foreign Service, Request Mechanical Branches Especially
 Pay Major Consideration.

The first two questions c Yankee candidate for enlistment in the army asks the recruiting sergeant arc: "Where will I be sent9" and "What pay will I get'"
 The answer to the first question lies largely with the candidate himself; within limitations im- posed by the military require- mentS he may choose the locality within the United States and It's possessions where he wants to serve. It is on interesting com mentary on the Yankee tempera- ment that he wants to 90 just as far away from New England as he can get. He does not want to do any soldering "in his own back yard" The first choice of the average recruit is Hawaii; the second choice iS the Philippines and the third IS Panama, Tn most cases his desires are met: 0 large
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
Metal Shares Lead Market Advance II Today
Steels Show. Strength in A. M. - Railroads Firm
 With Pennsylvania Feature

New YoEk. Dec. 2s-(UPls-AEetal shares led on advance cn the stock market during the morning dealings today. Volume increased on the re- coyery which began ct the opening.
 Steels were strong spots. 4ethle- hem 0lM up IS and .. 6. Steel e6.k up 1. Coppers were fractionAlly higher end Q. 6. Smelling in the silvers was 2 points higher at co.
 Railroads Armed with pannsyl- vania featuring in activity. The opened. New York Central had a latter was up $ ct g where it similar gain. Norfolk @ Western rose 3 points to 2l0.
 Motors, aviations, bercantile is- sues. railroad equipments and util- lties rose small amounts.
 New highs for the year were made by American Airlines at A5 up K; Bon Ami at I20M up A and the B 6SM up 2M. and Martin-ParTy ct
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
CHURCH SOCIETY
 TO GIVE COMEDY
OAKVlLLE Correspondent; Mae Wllla Babin 1877 Watert0wn Avenue

"The Haunted Tea Room" . conn edy in three acts will be presented ct the Union Congregational church hall Thursday and Friday evenings, January iith and i2th. The ticket committee report that the tickets are selling rapidly,
 The annual meeting of the Con. gregational church will be held at the church hall Thursday evening at 7:So o'clock, January 4th. All reports to Do made on business letter size paper for the convenience of the clerks files,
 MT. and Mrs. Loren Chase of supe- rior avenue entertained over the holidays their sons, Alvin of Bing- hamton, N, r., Roger and Mrs. Roger Chase and children, Donald and Judith of Oakville; their daughters, Miss Barbara Chase of Mount Hol- yoke college, and MT. and Mrs. Charles Heckel of Marblehead, Mass. Mir. Chase's mother, Mrs. W. A. Chase, his sisters, Mrs. Edward dra- ham and MT. Graham, and son Ed ward of Roxbury, Miss Florence Chase of New York; his aunt, Miss oonnery of Gardner, Mass, and Mrs. Chase's father, Jacob Field of Oak vile.
 The members of the All Saints church school will enjoy Q party Thursday evening at 8 o'clock ct the church hall. A pageant will be pre- sented by the members.
 Boy Scouts
 The members of the Boy Scouts met at the Community hall last eve- ming with their seoutmaster, Walter J. Thorne. The regular routine was carried out. All boys who wish to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
FOresters

Court Fruitful Vine, Ancient order of Forcsters last night re. elected Joseph II. Mackie financial secretary for the 18th consecutive term. Officers will be installed Jan. 24. .,
 Guy Winston was elected chief ranger and Peter Kelly, sub-chief, Others named were: Treasurer, James Barr; recording secretary, James Littlejohn; senior wood. ward, Samuel Miheloif; junior woodward, Adam Miheloff' senior bcadle, George Aitcheson: junior beadle, Richard Storey; court phy- Siclan, Dr. Y. II. Johnson; auditor. Adam Ritchie; trustee, William Carew; sick visitor, George Ben nington, and organiSt William Bower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
1940 Registrations
 For Practitioners
7630 Registered Nurses, z242 Physicians, Surgeons,
 Others Must Obtain Licenses to Practice in Conn.

Blanks are being sent out for the i040 registration required Of all practitioners Of the healing arts aS well as trained attendants, the weekly bulletin of the State De- partment Of Health announced to- day. State statutes demand that each person holding license to practice any branch Of these Scien. ces in Connecticut must register an. nually with the State Department Of Health during the month Of Jan- uary. Any licensed practitioner who has retired from active practice must register as required by law, but the bulletin explained that such persons are not required to pay the registration fee Of two dollars un- less active practice is resumed Since i037, in accordance with leg- islation, "trained attendants" have been required to register. Failure to register may result in q five dollar fine.
 To complete such registration the State Department Of Health Is rec qiiired by law to supply registration blanks to each licensed practitioner and by March first to compile lists to be sent practitioners of the diff. ferent healing arts. On receipt of this list it is required that each person receiving the list report to the State Department of Health the name and address of any person not on the list but known to be practlc- Ing that healing art. The healing arts lists 50 published and those l- cenged and registered through June, iD30 included the following.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-28
Britain Despite War Activity Still Has l 400, 900 Unemployed
RY MILTON RRONNER

(NEA Service stan Correspondent)
 London, Dec. 2S.--While British and French Ayers, sailors and sol- eiers face their Nagi foes in the air, on the sea and on the land, on equally bitter international fight Is belng waged in the machine shops of Britain, France and Germany.
 It is just possible that the war may be won by the skilled workmen at home, rather than by the fight- ino men at the front, This fact has recently dawned with tremendous force upon London newspaper edi- toys and upon growing number of Tories, Liberals and Laborites n Parliament.
 The editors have clamored for more production in the factories, The members of Parliament have been demanding secret sessions at which they can fully express what Is in their minds.
 NO UNEMPLOYMENT
 IN GERMANY
 The war-time employment situa- tion is sized up here as follows; Germany Is nation Of O,000,0OO persons, with about 25,000,000 sub feet people such as the C2echs. Poles, etc. There Is practically no unemployment in Germany. In fact, Poles and Czechs are being drafted for forced labor on German farms, 60 that Germany can produce more food at home in the endeavor to beat the British-F French sea block ade.
 From her abundant manhood, NaN Germany has drawn probably more than 5000,000 men for the armed forces Many of the rest are at work in the factories producing shells, guns, tanks, mines, airplanes and submarines,
 Nad leaders have boasted that by next spring they will have 400 sub- marines, thousands of mines and about S0,000 airplanes. Some of this may be exaggeration. But with the NaM system of enforced labor In which the men cannot strike nor have 6 say as to their hours ot work and their rates Of pay, 1t Is A safe assumption that German war plants are running full tilt 24 hours c day.
 SEEK TO AUGMENT
 BRITISH PRODUCTION
 There Is a growing uneaSlness In Britain that c similar state Of case is not true here About 100000 men already have been absorbed into armed forces but there still re- mains the sinister tigure--l 100000 unemployed.
 The Labor party. which largely represents the trades union forces of Britatin, is supporting the war 100 per cent. It Is giving the govern ment full backing and Is raising practically no "labor problem" that iniRht impede the prosecution Of the war. Tn fact, 1t Is the Labor party which is most anxious about pro- duction.
 There is 6 growing conviction that Britai naild France cannot de- feat Germany merely by producing gun for gun, plane. for plane. shell for shell. There is 6 demand that Britain 90 work it's factories that the Allies shall have the superiority in munitions, artillery, ships and planes. Especially the latter In this kind of war; mastery in the air is expected to play an increasingly important part.
 Those who are clanoring for higher rates of production are con- fident Britain can achieve this, bee cause it has the plants and the skilled workmen and it has the edge on Germany in possessing an un- limited supply of raw materials.