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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
ACE FLYER HERE
 WEDNESDAY NOON
Col. Roger 0. Williams to Guest of Kiwanis
 at The Elton

Col. Roger o. Williams, ace flyer, will speak at a luncheon meeting of the KiwaniS club at the Elton on Wednesday, May 3.
 He will come to Waterbury by plane, being engaged now in an aviation ed u cational campaign sponsored by the Readers Digest. The purpose of the campaign is to educate the public to the pleasure and convenience of flying for the average citizen.
 Col. Williams in recent months has appeared before scores of ser- vice clubs and high school student groups.
 Ten years ago, Col. Williams flew from New York to Rome. He also made the first nonstop flight to Bermuda and return. His record shows nearly 14,00 hours in the air. He has carried 6200O passengers and taught 700 students how oily. He has travelled by air total of ], 100000 miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
BELGIUM TAKES
 STEPS FOR SAFETY

Brussels, Belgium, April 26-(UP) Premier Hubert Pierlot, in -his ministerial declaration to the cham Der of deputies today, asked special powers until Dec. 1 to take measures for the security of the country, foI economic and budgetary improve ment and solution of other urgent matters.
 Pierlot announced three aims ot the government during the present European tension:
 1-To safeguard the Independence of the country.
 &To bring about constitutional reform.
 ,3-Improvement of the economic and financial situation.
 National defense will be reinfor- ced, he said, and unemployed wilt be put to work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
LOCAL LAWYER
 | LOSES APPEAL
George Crocicchia Fined SIOO Costs in Court of
 Common Pleas

< Judge Walter M. Pickett of New Haven, presiding in the local court of common pleas yesterday, con- victed Attorney George J. Crocicchia of driving under the influence of liquor and imposed fine of $100 and costs. The disposition was the same as that of the city court, from which Crocicchia appealed. There is expected to be no further appeal.
 Defense witnesses, including Att torney Arthur Cook, Mrs. Nellie Dews and Marion Booth of Meriden, testified that Crocicchia was sober when he left the Cook home, 76 Chapman avenue just before 10:30 the evening of February 27. Shortly thereafter, the Crocicchia car, the state contended, collided with two other cars at the corners of West Main and Willow streets. Crocicch!a failed to stop.
 He was later arrested in the vicin- ity of Grand street, and his car found on Field street. Testifying yesterday, he claimed that he was sober when he struck the other two cars and failed to stop. Attorney John F. Tobin represented the de- fense. The case was presented for the state by Prosecutor William j. Larkin, Jr. Local judges disqualified themselves from hearing the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

Associate employees, numerous friends and business men through out the city and state were in at- tendance at the funeral of John F. Shea, manager of the Goodrich Sil- vertown store in this city, which was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 146 Plaza avenue. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock at St. Margaret,s church by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan.
 Seated in the sanctuary were: Rev. James H. Killian of Bridge port and Rev. Francis Murphy of SS. Peter & Paul's parish. A music cal program was rendered by Pro- lessor John L. Bonn and at the conclusion of the mass, Mrs. Robert Campbell of Bridgeport rendered Ave Maria.
 Large delegations of employees of the Goodrich Silvertown stores in various cities were in attendance headed by Joseph E. Powers, New York district manager, Henry A,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
FEARS OF FLOOD
 IN CONN. DYING

Hartford, April 26-(UP)-Fears Of severe flood appeared today to have been dissipated as Connecticut river, reaching crest of PHO feet or nearly six feet above flood level began to recede.
 The rate of drop was estimated at five one-hundredths of a foot per hour and US. weather observer Henry E. Hathaway said the river would be below flood stage by Friday.
 At 8 a. m. the water was at 21.1s feet.
 Several families at East Hartford evacuated their homes as lowlands were inundated and schoolhouse was closed when nearly 100 families were cut off. Property damage was slight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
ALFRED P. SLOAN
 HITS AT DECLINE

zNew York, April 25. = (UP) = Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., chairman of General Motors Corporation, de- clared today that there is no "eco- homie justification" for a drastic decline in business at this time, barring an unfavorable turn in the European situation.
 The automobile executives state ment prefaced his regular quarterly report to shareholders, which showed that both sales and earnings of the corporation in the first quarter of this year were the highest for the period since 1929.
 Consolidated net earnings for the quarter were $53,177,928 or $1.18 a common share, compared with $8,- 234,017 or 4cents 8 share in the 1888 period. Net sales totaled $367,- 769,303 against $250,512,587 a year ago.
 In an addendum to the report. Sloan reviewed the general trend of business since 1929, and called for revision of the existing tax struc- ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Housing Authority
 In Special Meeting
Chairman Harris Calls Members Into Session to Hear
 Realtors Plans for Housing Project

The board of aldermen, after a public hearing, voted to reject the Housing Authority's plan for local housing project. Homes for 250 low income families were to have been erected on Chase avenue. At the hearing, there was great opposition expressed to the project. one of the leaders being MT. Horan.
 The aldermen, in rejecting the housing project, suggested pro- gram of slum clearance for the city. This plan was to be taken up by the members of the authority at the meeting this afternoon.
 Members of the authority, in ad- dition to MT. Harris, are Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne, pastor of St Pat rick's church; Rev. Dr. John N Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church; John J. Driscoll, executive secretary of the Waterbury Brass Workers union, and w. K. Simp- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Market Prices Higher As Business Started
SteeIs Move Upward SIighty-Motors Also Took Light Advance; All Issues Seem to Be More Steady

day. Bonds were steady, and cotton futures moved moderately higher under lead of new crop options.
 U. s. Steel opened 1900 shares at 47 3-8, up 7-8, and Bethlehem gain- ed a similar amount to 55 3-4. Chrysler was up 3-4 to 62 1-4 on Q 1000 share block and General Mo- tors also appeared in a 1000 share turnover at 41 3-8, up 5-8.
 Non-ferrous metal shares were in fair demand. International Nickel opened 1,2O0 shares at 46 1-8, up 7-8 and Anaconda and Kennecott set up fractional gains. Rails and Utilities were steady. Curtiss Wright opened 5000 shares at 5, of 1-8 and other aircraft shares clung narrow ly around previous closing levels. Merchandising and Rubber shares met good buying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
NEW AMBASSADOR
 FROM ENGLAND

London, April 25 - U.PJ The Marquess of Lothian, bachelor and member of the 'Cliveden Set" who recently turned against the policy of seeking to placate Europe's dictators by concessions. was expected to leave early this summer to become the British ambassador at Washington
 Lord Lothians appointment was announced officially today. He suc- ceeds Sir Ronald Lindsay, who will retire after more than nine years of service at Washington where he Is dean of the diplomatic corps.
 Considerable interest attached here to the appointment because of Lord Lothian's long advocacy of "appeasement" and because of his recent sharp turn toward firmness In dealing with dictators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25

A special meeting of the Water bury Housing Authority was to be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon, the call having been issued by Chairman William M. Harris. The members of the authority were to take up the slum clearance recommendations of the board of aldermen.
 George B. Horan, local real estate dealer, was to appear before the au- ,thority to explain the stand of own- CTS of real estate in regard to pro- posed work in housing and slum clearance. Following MT. Horan's appearance, the board was to go into executive session to discluss the start of definite program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Final Tribute Paid
 John F. Shea Today
Goodrich SilvertOwn Store Manager Has Big Funeral;
 Holy Cross Club Sends Delegation

Hillmann, district supervisor and William Huyler of New York, dis trict operator.
 Associates of MT. Shea at the local store who attended were: Lewis c. Newman, William R. Ten nant, Leon E. Halliday, Thomas Walsh, Anthony J. Griska, Carlton E. Williams, c. Allen Stevens, Will liam Gardner, Thomas Pitre and Phillip Bova.
 Among the managers of the var- ious Goodrich stores present were: Clifford Plants of Bridgeport, Thomas Sullivan of Stamford and James Ward of Meriden. Statesmen and supervisors attending were: Harry Hunt of White Plains, James Murphy of New Haven, Walter Eunn of New York, Wendell P. All- gor, Frank J. Donnelly and Andrew Biggar of White Plains, N. Y, and Louis Voigt of New Haven.
 A delegation from the Naugatuck Valley club of Holy Cross college included: Attorney Terence c. Carmody, Attorney William Hen- nessey, Dr. A. Joseph Corey and Andrew c. Monagan.
 Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Killian, assisted by Father Cronan.
 The pallbearers were: Forrest r1 Cathaman, Bart A. Collins, Cor nelius F. Maloney, Robert Camp bell, Thomas J. Murphy, Charles S. Mccarthy, T. Gordon Hutchinson and Edward M. Stein.
 Representatives also attended from the Waterbury Catholic high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
AGED PHYSICIAN
 ASSASSINATED
Dr. James Mcdonald Scott of Chicago Shot Down
 Near His Office

Chicago, April 25-(UP)-Among the patients and acquaintances of the 73-year-old surgeon, Dr. James Mcdonald Scott, police sought his assassin today.
 The white-haired old man left the building in which he had his offices last night. A car was waiting at the curb, young man at the wheel, another standing on the curb. This second young man walked up to Dr. Scott, and, with out word, fired two bullets into his head. He then jumped into the automobile which disappeared into traffic.
 Scott had practiced medicine in Chicago for 45 years and had a good professional reputation. He was staff member of three hos pitals mad was in demand as a sur- geOn and as a consultant.
 His Wife Is Doctor
 His wife is Dr. Laura Bronson Scott, who retired from practice several years ago. She said she SoAAa AAoo SfSAA ou65Cot O lllObltC the staying. She and her husband had lived in a small hotel. Their son, Frank Galen Scott, is co-pub- fisher of a local advertising maga- zine.
 Police Lieutenant Kyran Phalen, in charge of the investigation, said robbery was not the motive.
 There is a possibility that the motive was one of revenge" he said.
 Both Scott and his wife were na- tives of Elkport, Ia. He graduated from the Rush Medical college here in 1896.
 Scott maintained offices in an Italian business-tenement district. Phalen said he had questioned two Italians, the husbands of former patients of Scott's, who had given the case "a new light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
LANDON TALKS ON
 WORLD RECLAIM
Similar theology of All Churches Form Base on
 Which It Can Be Done

Kansas City, Mo, April 25-(UP) -Alf M. Landon said last night that the similar theology of all churches formed the base upon which world sinking under a load of hate" must be reclaimed for democracy and Christianity.
 "It almost seems as if we were watching monstrous and horrible ptantoms, mad with desire for pow CT, filling the universe with hate and fear, while they poise for the next threatening blow" he said.
 Landon. 1936 Republican presiden- tial candidate, addressed himself primarily to delegates of the three branches of the Methodist Church gathering here for the opening We'd nesday of a unification conference. He spoke at centennial dinner of the Boston University School of Theology.
 About Methodism , Concerning Methodism's plans to unify in one great church, which would have 8,000,000 members, he said:
 "The world is hungry for the ex- ample which we will set here in the next few weeks. We seek not the welfare of Methodism alone, but the welfare of all churches and all peo- ples, and by our success here let us hope to encourage other movements of this kind.
 "The world :. . is turping as always to the devoted hands of its church. es. Their ways are different, but their ideals alike. From this base appointed by all the experiences of all humanity. must come those Christian principles which, too often tossed overheard, in the end must reclaim the world for democracy and Christianity"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
CALEDONIA NY. BANK SEEKS FORECLOSURE

A foreclosure, possession of the mortgaged premises and such other relief as is by equity provided, is asked in a civil action filed in su- perior court today by the First Na- tional Bank of Caledonia, N. Y, against Lorenzo Talbot of this city.
 The complaint states that Talbot owed $500 on a mortgage on land on Monmouth avenue which has not been paid. The loan was made September 5, 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
NEW DICTATOR IN
 BOLIVIA TODAY
President German Busch Has Taken Over Control
 of Government

La Paz, Bolivia, April g (U.P) = President German Busch an- nounced today that the country was completely tranquil under his dic- tatorship, decreed yesterday to cope with internal economic and political problems, and that he was prepar- ing the way for real democracy" He said he would call for elections in from five to eight months to let the people decide their destiny.
 Meanwhile, although he had abol- ished constitutional guarantees and laws, dissolved congress and annul- led parliamentary elections, his new government invited patriotic" cri- ticism but announced that drastic measures would be taken against newspapers misrepresenting the governments work.
 The presidents secretary said no political prisoners had been taken and protested that false rumors had been spread of disturbances and revolution in La Paz and elsewhere. Strictly Bolivian
 l IlC 1lCW uICtdCUT QcSCTlDSQ HIS regime as strictly Bolivian, neither leftist nor rightist. He is native of Bolivia, as was his father, though he is of German extraction. He was a hero of the recent Gran Chaco war with Paraguay, has many friends in labor and business cir cles, and has been described by his friends as "Socialist-C Catholic, in politics. although he belongs to none of the old-line parties. He is in his middle thirties. He became provi- sional president in July, 1897, after the overthrow of Colonel David To- ro's "Socialistic" state, and was elected constitutional president last May.
 The move behind Busch's action was said to be an economic plight that bordered on bankruptcy and threatened to throw the country in- to revolution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
MAURICE WALSH
 SUES FOR $5,OOO

Maurice Walsh of this city claims $5,000 damages from Michael J. Noonan, administrator of the estate of James R. ORourke, in a civil action filed in superior court today.
 The plaint states that on January l, 1888, the deceased borrowed $4,800 and no part of it has since been paid. MT. O'Rourke died in this city May 20, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
TOOLS FOUND

Lieutenant William Foley of the police department this morning dis covered that tools and plumbing fix lures being used by the Waterbury savings Bank in renovating a house at 922 East Main street, stolen dur ing the night, were found on Houli- han avenue of Oak street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
SUES BROTHER

William J. Sincaster of this city today named his brother James H Sincaster defendant in a civil ac- ton in which he claims an injunc- ton for restraining the defendant from conveying land in Wolcott worth $4,500. He also asked $7,50O damages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
DIVERSION BECOMES HOBBY

Lawrence, Mass. (UP)--To while away tedious hours of cOnyalescence four years ago. Mrs. Esther Robin son began making batlrrobes from turkish towels. Since then she has made thousands of robes. including one for President Roosevelt and five for the Dionne quintuplets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
12-YEAR-OLD GIRL ASKS $5,OOO DAMAGES

Damages of $5,000 are asked by Norma L. Henricksen of this city from Tony and Joseph DiBlasi of this city for injuries the 12-year- old girl sustained when struck by a car driven by Joseph and owned by Tony DiBlasi on Homer .treet last month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
CAT RIDES FIRE TRUCK

Wilkes Barre. Pa. tUP) = Engine Company No. claims one of the smartest mascots in the world in its cat, Boots" The cat not only goes to every fire on the truck but can also slide down the brass pole when the alarm sounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
eco YOUTHS UNCOVER GcLD

Pasadena, Cal. (UP)-CCC work CTS in Griffith Parks Fern canyon unearthed a tin cup containing 19 $2O gold pieces. The can had ap- parentIy been buried for years. Gus toms officers inpounded the gold and reimbursed the finders with sil- Ter certificates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
MEMORY MUSIC

Such memory haunting songs of yesteryear as By the Light of the Silvery Moon," Missouri Waltz and "Darktown Shutters Ball' pro- vide musical background for RKO Radios new Fred Astaire- Ginger
 Rogers picture, "The Story of Ver-
 non and Irene Castle"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
FORECLOSURE ASKED

The Colonial Trust Company, trustee under the will of James B.
 Woolson, today named Thomas w. Corby ct al defendants in civil action for foreclosure and possess
 sion of mortgaged property on Mel
 bourne terrace. Corby is now in possession of the premises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
KNOWS HIS STUFF

Earl Johnson famous dog trainer and canine authority, served as technical adviser on "G-Dog," in which Tim Holt plays his first lead ing role for RKO Radio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Boost In MA Funds Aid To 500, 900
 More Youngsters
BIZ BRUCE CATION

Washington Corespondent)
 spending Administration the is $15000OO0
 to why the increase being Aubrey Williams will be glad to tell MT Williams is Administrator of which young
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
CITY COLLECTS OIL ROYALTIES

Pasadena, Cal. (UP)-Pasadena Is one of the few cities successfully engaged in oil production. From an oil and gas property 1t recently leased it is now getting s10 day royalties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
SPIES EXPOSED

'They Made Her a Spy" new RKO Radio screen drama featuring Sally Eilers and Allan Lane, exposes the operation of a ring of foreign espionage agents in the nations capital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial Edifor)

New York, April 25 = tUP) - Stocks moved up fractions to a point in quiet opening dealings to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
IT'S SPRING IN TOLEDO

Toledo, o. (UP)-Add signs of summer: Bird house and kite-build- ing contest have been announced by the city recreation department.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-24
Age Bars His
Competition

Lincoln high school 1889 track
hopes took a terrific loss today.
Tommy Jones. Negro sprint and
broad jump ace. has been declared
ineligible.
Jones was 20 years old last
November. which automatically
bars him rom competition Had
he been 20 this semester things
would have been different.
HE'D TO KUN -. -. 80. -.
II WAS necessary to get his
birthdate from authorities OF his
native state. Colorado.
The fleet-footed youngster,
who pressed the ability Of Hal
Bernda, greatest OF all Taco
ma prep >printers, was relied
upon by Coach Bill Hardie to
form the towering strength OF
his 1899 teams hopes.
Jones specializes in the 100 and
220 sprints. the broad jump and
the 440-yard relay.
Coach Hardie hasn't any idea
who he will use in Jones place.
His only hope is a prayer g.
that some young natural will
bob up.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-24
MAJOR LEAGUE CAMPS

day. The Mats staged n rally In
the last three innings Of tho game
To- overcome the 10 lead of the
Minneapolis Millors and win. 7 TO 3.
LOS ANGELES-ianager
Gabby Hnrtneu named Jack
Russell and Charlie Root 10
pitch for his Chicago Cubs tn
day against American league
White Soy. The Cubs lost their
game with the Los Angeles
Angels yesterday, y TO \, while
the Sox were whipping the
National league Pittsburgh
Pirates, ! 10 T.
LAKELAND. Ria. Dizzy Trout
and Al Benton were named FOR
the Detroit Tiger hurting assign.
ments today against the 81. Louis
Cardinals The Tigers lost To the
Boston Bees yesterday, SIS. nl-
though outhitting them III
SAN BERSARD1NO. Gal. -
Russ Bauers, Pittsburgh Pirate
pitcher. became the chief worry Of
Manager Pie Traynor after his
second appearance In exhibition
games allowed the opposition 10
score freely. The Chicago White
Sox handed the Pirates IA de-
feat yesterday. and Bauera per-
mitted nine hits for -four runs in
three inningr
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-24
Ski Weather

Paradise Nalley-Road open 10
Narada Falls; chains required ;
temperature of SO degrees. 1873
inches of snow; clear; spring snow ;
skiing fair.
Snoqualmie Pass - North Bend
TO Easton. road In good condition A;
chains required; temperature of SO
degrees; ITO inches of snow; clear
and calm: skiing fair.
Mt. Baker Lodge-Road open 10
lodge; road soft and rough in
places from Shuksan TO lodge;
chains required; temperature Of
30 degrees: 900 inches of snow;
clear, with light south wind; spring
snow; skiing good.
Park Junction-Road In good
condition: chains required; temper
AZURE of SO degrees; "a inches Of
snow; calm. with scattered clouds.
Cayuse Pass - 1870 inches OF
SNOW; skiing poor.
Sn9qualnie Bowl (Hyak) -
Clear, calm; temperature 80; no
new snow: total of 81 inches ON
ground; skiing good.
Stampede-Temp 40; no
new snow: so inches total; clear
and calm; skiing good.
Monad Lake-Temperature SO;
n new snow; 104 inches total;
clear and calm; skiing good.
Martin Lodee-Temperat 80;
M ucu xuou. NJ inches total ::
clear and calm; skiing good.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-24
Sound Trackmen
Open Season Soon

Puget Sound conference track
sters VIII open competition March
81 according 10 = schedule released
yostsfday. Every school IN ihs
league except sumner viii compete
In tho cindsr warfare.
One If The feature, ~ ihs
schedule 10 relay csrniysl 10
be held Al Highlin. high school
April II
Tof compiets tchsdGls
March - HiTnliHs a. tYeufn.
Ken' - Buckle. R,n'on 81 tnum-
clhN
April Olympia At PpysIlup
ApHl o UnfFsfHltY 81 Nzshinss
ton Relay carnival
April ~ Eucklsg. Auburn a. kFnt.
EnumrIAN ~ Hishlins PpgsIlup 81
EsuloB
April a. Hlshlins Eslsy carnival.
April "a KnnmflaN 81 eufklsY
Hlghlns - PuF4iiup. fsnion aud
Kent - tubuTn.
Nay 8 kOrthsno qualifying meet
A. Hlgnl!ns 51uthsnG quHifyi ns
meet A. Puysllup.
MAJ IA COnisfsbes meet 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-24
Ward And Spina
Battle Tonight

Tonight AT the Coliseum Dsvie
Ward youthful Tacoma welter,
makes his 2lst professional rinr
debut
His opponent viii be Eddie
Spina. Portland Italian with far
greater experience coupled with n
solid punch
In his 20 starts already in the
book of history, Ward has knoc ked
out Is. won four and gone To one
draw n four-round. even
Steven setto with Dave Lefton,
Aberdeen southpaw punchef
Lefton cracked his pet wal
lop on Wards chin and the
then frail sprouts knees
buekled. Hut he held his head,
fought out of trouble and