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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

unSn the court requested that 1t be given. Papers filed today indicate that commission of $500 would be paid to the agent who arranged the sale.
 It was reported unofficially, how ever, that Attorney James E. Russell was representing the proposed buy CT.
 Affiliates of the bank remarked that should the sale go through for $90,000 sufficient funds would be available for the payment of pos sible 10 per cent dividend to the savings department and 5 per cent to the commercial department.
 To date the receivership has paid 55 per cent dividends to the com- mercial department investors and 50 per cent to the savings deposi- tors. Payment of the dividends as mentioned previously would make an evtn 60 per cent paid to both de- partment depositors.
 Approval of the court would be necessary before any dividend is paid, however.
 4 check for $500 has been given ths bank commissioner by the pro- posed purchaser as an evidence of good faith.
 Recommends Acceptance
 Commissioner Perry recommends to the court that the offer be ac- cepted, as it would materially bene- fit the receivership and make pos sible the payment of another divi- dend to the depositors of the bank. He stresses the. fact that the offer is for payment of cash.
 The annual income from the prop erty, which the city assesses for q total of $135, 800 is $17,370,00, while the expenses are $9,829.00, he says, making net profit of $7,541.00 an- nually.
 The land is assessed for $500 and the building $53,000. An ap- praiser for the bank department re- gently appraised the property for $109,000.
 Gross Income Affects Sale
 The sale of the building is subject to the written guarantee of the bank commissioner that the gross income from the ground floor of the build- ing (stores) is $13,050. The commis- sioner, in his statement to the court recites that such is the gross income.
 The building, which fronts on Bank and South Main streets bears
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
FER. COUCHLIN ATTACKSWAR
o5 Per Cent of U. s. Citi- zens Do Not Want Any
 More Wars

Detroit, May 1. = CUP) - Father Charles E. Coughlin charged in his Sunday. sermon that 95 per cent o1 United States citizens, who do not want war, were being agitated by international war-mongers" whose principal concern was the destruc- tion of the totalitarian states.
 The priest said that if the pres sure behind attempts to drag the nation into war were employed in behalf of peace and prosperity, "our 12 million unemployed would be working at profitable wages and our 9 million dolesters would enjoy economic freedom"
 q do not remember when public officials and newspapers expended so much effort in propagandizing for war;" Coughlin said. Nor do recol- lect when so little publicity has been given for the removal of the causes of our depression"
 Half-Truths In Press
 He said those responsible for ''half- truths" in the press were "scheming internationalists, descendants of the father of lies" He inferred that those wanting war were the leaders of the League for Peace and Democ- racy, munitions makers, information alists who shuttle gold across the At lantic," the Jews and gentiles who refuse to oppose Communism as they do Naziism," and the "well-knowr private banking houses which bought and paid for the Russo-Japanese war"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
ALIENISTS WILL
 TEST OUT CASPER

Norwalk, Conn. May 2i--(UP)- pr. A. R. Diefendorf, New Haven alienist, was to submit . report to- day on the mental condition Of Arthur Casper. San Dernardino. Calf, mechanic, who was arrested last week after an unannouneed midnight visit at the home Of Lily Pons, noted soprano. Casper, who told police his admiration fer the petite French 0pefatoI star, urged him to pay her . personal visit. has been ill the lookup without bond since the escapade. iIe has Insist. Cd. authorities said. be would talk wilh Miss pons "at any cost" colln. Hel for lhe singer said Casper lnn been writing fan letters l0 the nilae. er for the past three years,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Land Nazi Troops South Coast of Trent, and
 Shores of Wales CONQUER ENGLAND
 INSIDE FOUR MONTHS Europe Today Hurling War Challenges That May
 Bring Disaster

Greenwich, Conn.,, May l. (UP)-Wythe Williams, for mer foreign correspondent said today in his newspaper, Greenwich Time, that he had learned from his customary secret source" that the Ger man general staff had com pleted plans for a surprise landing of troops on English soil.
 "After the Munich agree ment. when (Prime Minister New ille) Chamberlain for the first time began considering the taking of a stronger position on the continent" Williams said, "orders were given to the general staff of the Reichs- wehr to elaborate a plan for direct attack against England by landing troops in Kent, on the south coast. and on the shores of Wales in the southwest.
 According to our information, the scheme has been completed, in collaboration with the sea and air forces, and is now in the hands of (AdolD Hitler. s-..-..sv
 "Our informant states that the Fuehrer is convinced, in case a landing on the British coast is suc- cessful, that he will be able to conquer and subjugate that nation after campaign of not more than four months"
 Europe In War Mood
 Europe's great powers celebrated May day with challenging declara- tions of armed might and willing ness to fight for their vital interests.
 The annual day for demonstration of labor solidarity took on a strong nationalistic tinge as both the to- talitarian natiins and the geverD- ments allied in the European anti aggression from hardened their lines. Seeking to maintain their dip- lomatic positions peacefully by a strong show of military might, the big powers nevertheless continued to mass fighting forces on an unpre- cedented scale that kept at a high point the ultimate danger of war
 Danger Spot of Europe
 In London, British spokesman pointed to the Polish corridor as the danger spot of all Europe by de- claring that Great Britain and France are prepared to carry out their pledge to fight if the Poles are forced into war in defense of their independence.
 The statement was regarded as a renewed warning to Adolf Hitler that any move to solve by force the quarrel over Danzig or over the cor ridor would almost certainly lead to a general war. At the same time, the British government sought to complete negotiations for zringing Soviet Russian and Turkey into the anti--aggression front.
 In Berlin, Hitler proclaimed the great military strength of the reich and declared that the nation s unnty could never be broken by war mongers." He shouted to a mass meeting of youths and workers that united we can withstand the world"
 Poland Takes Strong stand
 In Warsaw, however, the Polish
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
iss.Ose DRIVERS FoRaor

Hartford. Conn, May i--(uP)- The motor vehicles department es. illnated that approximately 100000 drivers were liable to arrest today for falling to renew lheir operators lleensrt.
 Tine deadllne wnf midnight laki nlgni up Co that time there had been about tip.ooO rcneEals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
HE PAYS 10 CENTS

Windsor. ont. May i-(uP)-A man who filled hia fountain pen 70 the post office every day for % years made restitution today bee cause hla conseienee hnft hlln, Sign. Ing himself "N0nest ecol," De sent pohimasler General Norman O Mos LaFty only f0 cents fpF 7,gon pens flll 0f lnk ell the nfOund thai the lnk was Of elleh pt)f quality, 70 cenlk wOuld De l,sulf i|lail ample ie cover lie cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
DEPUTY FILLS
 CORONER'S JOB
Will Fill Place of Late Coroner MOnzani Until
 Judges Decide

Deputy Coroner William B. Hen- messy, under the terms of a statute passed by the 1897 legislature, is acting coroner, pending the ap- pointment of successor to the late Coroner John T. Monzani by the council of judges of the superior court. Coroner Monzani, a veteran
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Bank Com. Perry Receives Offer For Former Bank Bldg.
Application Has Been Made to Superior Court to Sell Property-Judge Robert L. Munger Will
 Act on Petition

Bank Commissioner Walter Perry, receiver for the de- nct Merchants Trust company bank received offer of $9000G cash for the Merchants Trust building at 657 Bank street Application has been made to the Superior Court to sell the building Judge Robert L. Munger will act on the petition Friday morning
 Officials declined to divulge the of the proposed purchaser and indicated that it would not known
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
LEFTY" GOMEZ IS
 FINED $19.37

Greenwich, Conn, May 1.-CUP)- Vernon Lefty Gomez, New York Yankees twirler, paid $19.37 in town court today after being convicted on charges of speeding and failure to carry drivers license.
 Gomez was arrested on the Mer- ritt parkways by two state police men who said he was driving be- tween SO and 65 miles an hour. He was fined $10 and costs of $8.37 for speeding and $1 for failing to pro- duce Q license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Roper Appointed
 To Canadiar, Post

Washington, May 1-UP)- President Roosevelt today nom- mated former Secretary of Commerce Daniel c. Roper to be United States minister to Canada.
 His nomination, as envoy
 extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, was sent to the
 senate for confirmation. Roper would fill post that has been
 vacant since former U. s. Min
 ister to Canada Norman Ar
 mour was transferred to Chile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

of g years service, died suddenly Saturday.
 Under the statute, deputy coro- ner automatically succeeds in the event of the death of his superior
 The judges of the superior court, who appoint the coroner, will not hold their meeting until June, and no action is expected to be taken until that time. The salary of the coroner is $2,700 per year and from that ammount he must pay an as- sistant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. May tUP)--Gop- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through April 2sth. compared with q year ago: S7,52e. .sSi. .s4s.ie s6.lfe. s2s. .s0s.s6
 Receipts st.647. .o2e.sii.4s ss. .oss. .sss.3s7.zl Cross Deficit s2.sse, e,e5e,l ,l3t.6s l,o7z, z,B67. .0fs.44
 Cash Balance s3,0ss, s,735,b75.5k xe'7o1, aQa. .1p5.i1
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Evening star., 1939-12-16

financing organizations could well
undertake this type of analysis as a
definite project.
Aid in Enforcement.
Second, and equally important,
associations can use their influence
to see that adequate building stand
ards are not only adopted, but are
also enforced. Adequate technical
requirements are useless if.not put
into effect. Every municipality
should appropriate funds sufficient
to employ a force of trained men to
check plans, make inspections and
detect violations. However, many
do not. Home-financing institutions
could do much to better this situa-
ton.
Third, home financing institu-
tions have the opportunity of edu-
eating the public in good building
practices Even a good code prop
erly enforced will rot necessarily
assure proper housing. In addition,
we must have well designed and
attractive structures If we are to
stave off obsolescence and neighbor-
hood deterioration
Long unaltered and obsolete build
ing codes frequently forestall legiti-
mate savings in construction costs,
the article indicates.
THAT 1t is possible to benefit from
a thorough analysis of existing
building regulations has been DEM
onstrated by the results of a SIM
liar proposal made about Is years
ago" the article says in this con-
nection. "A committee of experts
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Primary Home Market
Missed. Survey Finds

The bulk Of American housing is
sold in a secondhand market and,
today. IS per cent of the homes be-
ing planned and erected are so costly
that only one family In 10 can af-
ford to buy house that is new, ac-
cording to a study confirmed by the
research staff of International
Correspondence Schools.
The study indicates that the home
building plan or program today is
missing its primary market of more
than 100000 families with incomes
of from 81 900 to $4,000 a year. Most
families in this group are forced
to live in rented secondhand homes
in congested areas. If they attempt
to avoid tenancy and purchase
homes, most of them are compelled
to buy houses that are badly in
need of Improvements and mainte-
nance.
America in order to keep current
with its need for 700 900 new houses,
100000 requirements, each year is
building on an inverted scale, or a
scale that answers the need of one
family in 10. The other nine fami-
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made number of definite recon-
mendations which were widely used
In the revising of local codes and
brought about important savings.
In view of the rapidly changing con-
ditions in the construction industry,
1t is probable that additional i'm
provements could be made now. A
thorough scrutiny of all building
code requirements will be necessary
to develop the maximum possible
savings.
Modern industrialists have no
objection to submitting their prod
ucts to tests in disinterested labo-
ratories because they understand
that the public expects proof of the
safety of new building materials. At
the same time, they do object to the
unnecessary building inconsistencies
that are found in the legal Frame
work which governs building. The
variations in the requirements of
different localities sometimes make
1t necessary to alter manufacturing
processes to the extent that many
of the advantages of mass produc-
ton and standardization are lost.
THE cumulative effect of some
$500 dissimilar sets of local regula-
tions. together with a number of
varying State codes. often stands
in the way OF legitimate economies
In house constructor.
Another objection is that new
materials may be excluded from use
by existing regulations because the
combination of local labor and ma
terial interests is sufficiently influ-
ential to control the amending proc
ess. Codes which do not provide
for a systematic and impartial in
vestigation of all new developments
in constructor should be altered as
soon as possible"
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One other problem that has has
tened interest in this question is the
fact lot owners in many sections
build garages or temporary shacks
and use them as dwellings until such
time as they build homes. Many
earlier subdivisions failed to antici-
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Building Codes
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securing better building regulations
and in keeping them up to date
Can Strengthen Codes.
"A primary interest of home
financing institutions is that houses
pledged as security for mortgage
loans shall be soundly constructed
Their inspections and appraisals
bring them constantly in touch with
the practical effects of local build
ing codes. Supplementing this is
a wide experience with loans in un-
incorporated areas beyond the city
limits where no building codes have
been established. For these rea-
sons, home-financing institutions
appear to be a logical group to aio
in the development of improved
local building regulations.
Although variations in codes are
diminishing and although much Of
the same problems occur in each
community there is still no genera
agreement on any one method ol
approach. There are still three ex-
cellent ways in which associations
can help to improve building re.
quirements in their own com
munities.
First, by pooling their experience
and by acting as a group, they car
sponsor the creation of a repre-.
sentative committee to amend ex.
isting regulations. A program fol
action would include a study o1
other State and local laws, an
analysis of their own experience and
consultation with architects and
contractors with whom they work
to find out their complaints ano
recommendations. Chapters of the
American Savings and Loan Insti-
tute or other professional home
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Sanitary Districts
And zoning Given
Attention in County
Foirfox Realty
Advancement Spurs
Improvement Plons

Two definite projects-adoption of
a zoning ordinance and creation of
one or more sanitary districts along
the Arlington County line and in the
vicinity of Alexandria-are expected
to engage particular attention in
Fairfax County, Va, during the COM
ing year.
With the population of the county
growing by leaps and bounds and
real estate activity, both sale and
construction work, at it's greatest
peak in local history. both projects
are being given considerable thought
in real estate circles as having an
important bearing on future devel-
opment. The zoning ordinance es-
pecially has long been urged by vari-
Evening star., 1939-12-16
P. (. Tew Will Direct
Buchunun's Sales

An important announcement In
real estate circles for the week is
represented by the appointment of
Philip E. Tew as director of sales
OF the main Office of j. Wesley
Buchanan.
A native of Washington, Mr.. Tew
entered the real estate business in
the Office of J. Wesley Buchanan
about four years ago. During the
two years Mr.. Tew was with the
Buchanan organization he made a
brilliant record as salesman and
resigned to accept position as sales
manager for Paul T. Stone, Inc.
The Maryland Office of j. Wesley
Buchanan will be discontinued and
all sales in Maryland and the Dis
trict will be under Mr.. Tews direc-
ton.
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Gus groups and individuals through.

Gus groups and individuals through
out the county.
Already q proposed ordinance has
been drafted by the Fairfax County
Planning Commission and submitted
to the Board of Supervisors, but no
action has been taken on 1t, although
several months have elapsed since
1t was first presented. Such an or
dinance cannot become effective for
the county until approved by the
supervisors, following public hear
ing.
Attention Given Sanitation.
The second project-creation of
sanitary districts-already has been
given some attention in the lower
end Of the county. Several months
ago representatives of the county
Health Department and a number
of persons living in Mount Vernon
District adjacent to Alexandria, and
State sanitary engineer, conferred
on the possibility of creating such
a district for that area.
While the matter apparently has
been dormant since, there is chance
it may be revived at any time. Like
wise, other districts, especially in
the vicinity of Falls Church, have
been given attention.
However, many complications sur
round the creation of sanitary dis
tricts. In addition to the engineer
ing expense in laying them out, they
must be approved through an elec-
ton by the persons living in the
areas. Likewise there is the admin
istrative machinery that must be set
up for administering the utilities.
Towns Adopt System.
Three incorporated towns in the
county now have sanitary sewage
and water systems, but because of
the tax question these services can
not be carried outside the corporate
limits unless a sanitary district is
established.
Although most subdivisions in the
county have certain restrictions set
up in their deeds of dedications, in
tended to insure an orderly develop
ment. their efforts may be completely
nullified because an adjoining prop
erty owner does not choose to adopt
similar standards. This is one par
ticular situation it is proposed to
overcome in zoning ordinance, it
was recently pointed out by mem
ber Of the county commission.
Through a county ordinance
backed by State law, there are now
standards governing the width of
streets and other phases of real es-
tate development But even with
this protection the point has been
stressed that high type of develop
ment cannot be insured without very
definite planning and county
wide zoning ordinance.
Temporary Shacks Erected.
One other problem that has has
tened interest in this question is the
TACT lot owners in many sections
build garages or temporary shacks
and use them as dwellings until such
time as they build homes. Many
earlier subdivisions failed to antici-
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are mounted by fastening them
to a framework which has been
previously constructed. Flanges
are so arranged as to intermesh with
each other on the frame, giving
a continuous backing for the caulk-
ing compound.
In building with these blocks both
an exterior and an interior wall is
made with an air space between
The crevices between the blocks are
sealed with caulking after all have
been mounted on the framework,
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pate this, and did not prohibit it in
deeds of dedicatiOns.

pate this, and did not prohibit it In
deeds of dedications.
At the last session of the General
Assembly the act permitting the
creation of a local commission was
amended, and through the elasticity
Of its provisions adequate regula-
tions can be drafted for q county
such as Fairfax. partly within and
partly without the metropolitan area.
Two other highly important prof.
ects are likewise being studied by
the commission-one the develop
ment Of master plan for the future
highway program and the other a
future park system. One road prof.
ect being considered would provide
straight highway from Herndon
to Vienna to Merrif1eld and to An
nandale.
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New Plastic Block
Pictured for
Homes Of Future
Architect Outlines
Details for Unit
Structure Plan

Homes of the not too far distant
future are destined for some s..!o-
lutionary and logical changes, ac-
cording to predictions made by
Alden B. Dow, Michigan architect
who has already gained Nation wide
recognition for his modern function
ally designed homes. Mr.. Dow en-
visions houses constructed almost
entirely of plastic materials as de-
velopment of the near future. There
will be no cracked walls in the homes
constructed of these materials be-
cause surfaces will be broken up into
small units and sealed together with
an elastic material, thereby allow
ing the natural movement of the
building frame.
These small units will be of
eeometric form, combinations of
which will form the design of the
building-that is, dimensions will
be in terms of units rather than feet
and inches. Doors will be so many
units high and wide, windows will
be merely transparent units, while
ventilators, radiators, light fixtures,
radios and other accessories will be
available in sizes interchangeable
with these units. 1t will be easy to
add to these new buildings because
one system of construction will apply
throughout. An addition will merely
require so many standard unit
frames and the necessary units to
cover it and line it.
Insulation Value Cited.
Other advantages claimed for the
new materials include their good
insulation against heat and elec-
tricity. Houses built of them, it
Is said, will be cooler in summer and
warmer in winter. In addition they
will constitute an extremely low
fire hazard, and be resistant to
most acids. Plastic blocks need no
seasoning. They are completely
waterproof, cannot warp o. lose
their shape. They will not, like
wood, be attacked by insects, nor
like most other materials, be sub
Ject to decay and disintegration
In building with them, wastage-
heretofore big cost factor-will
be eliminated" states Mr.. Dow.
These and many other advantages
OF using plastics for building pur-
poses have been indicated for some
time but the difficulties of molding
large pieces suitable for use in this
neld have, until recently, hindered
extensive application in this direc-
tion.
Unit Is One Foot Square.
However, new plastic block. de-
signed by Mr.. Dow, overcomes this
dlfflculty by taking advantage of it.
Working on the theory that a small
construction unit has even more
advantages than a large one, he
created block l foot square, a size
that Is easily nodded Such a block
gives the architect smaller unit
with which to work and thus opens
up Tor him a greater number of pos
siollitles in the treatment of con-
etructlon problems than he would
nave IN working with larger units
OF other materials. 1t is excellentlv
suited for all types of building b,it
is especially well adapted to the
creation OF homes of functional de.
sign. w
The block is u inches square and
less and one-eighth inch thick with
q one-half inch lip on each side
Eacn mp is equipped with two flanges
containing two nail ho1ee plool,.