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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-27

From spacious quarters on the
flight deck, tioo pilots, engineer,
navigation officer and radio
officer operate the ne,o Yankee
Clipper, sUhich is bigger than a
seuen-room house. A captain
oversees the job, phiIe the off
duty creiO is relaxing in special
quarters in the rear part Of the
flight deck.
who work in shifts, repairing during
off hours to their cabin behind the
navigation room.
Two Routes Planned.
Transatlantic aviation, over a
route so coveted that airmen have
named it the "blue ribbon" line,
hasn't been started by the simple
procedure of building a boat and
saying, Lets CO." There were
other problems:
One was weather. Airships could
fly very nicely from New York to
Southampton via Newfoundland and
Ireland during the summer, but an
other route was needed in the win
ter. The best bet was via the Azores
and Lisbon, Portugal, a distance of
4,451 miles compared with 3,375
miles over the northern route.
To follow such a varied schedule
it was necessary to expand existing
weather services, job the United
States weather bureau has undertake
en- by soliciting western Atlantic re-
ports twice day from 20 to 40 ships.
An even greater obstacle was for
eign competition. Pan-American
entered joint agreement with Eng
lands Imperial airways to start two
way service simultaneously. But
when Pan-American made ready to
start this summer there came
vague, unenthusiastic answers from
London. Imperial's primary inter-
est was establishment of direct Eng
land-to-Canada aviation before in
augurating England-to-U. S. travel.
But American indignation reached
such heights that Imperial agreed
to let Pan-American start the serv-
ice first.
U. S. SubsidieS Smaller.
Another problem was the financial
handicap, under which American
owned airlines operate at disad-
vantage to their foreign competitors.
Should German, Spanish or Italian
interests secure operating rights
from Portugal, permitting them to
use Lisbon and the Azores as a
base, they could exert serious COM
petition on the American company.
Germany already has valuable air.
lines in Latin America and across
the South Atlantic, and would be
loathe to surrender supremacy.
Complaining the danger is the di-
rect government subsidy plan under
which Italian and German airlines
operate, compared with the airmail
contracts on which American lines
must depend for their subsidy.
In Pan-American's case, $50 900
subsidy for mail is asked for each
transatlantic trip this summer, max
ing a lump federal contribution of
$2,758,2l3 for the So junkets planned.
One justification is that Pan-Amer-
lean has spent 81 500, 900 developing
the route. Another, far more i'm
portant, is the place of ocean avia-
ton in re-establishing Americas
maritime commerce. Last year the
United States maritime commission,
then headed by Joseph P. Kennedy,
recommended that transatlantic avi-
alton be developed as the best
means of meeting foreign COMPETE
ton in this field.
@ Western Newspaper Union
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-27
CHAPTER vi

June Leaford loved her mother,
patiently and tenderly; but there
was something more, an intangible.
Kitty Leaford, whose latter days
were such sad and dreary ones,
had once been gay; once she had
known romance; once for the sake
of love she had dared greatly. Even
June had seen sometimes the CLINT
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-27
Chinese Exuert Jade Carvers

The Chinese excelled in carving
jade back in the Shang period which
dates from 1400 to HOO B. c., and
was the earliest historic period Of
China.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-27
Curtdining Windows
To Increase Width
By RUTH WYETH SPEARS

a READER living on a rural
\ route in South Dakota writes
me: my parlor is 16 by IA feet
and has an 8 foot ceiling. Right
in the center of the Is foot wall
are two windows, each 6 feet high
and 3 feet wide. They are only l
foot apart and l foot from the
ceiling. How should / curtain
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-27

The Real Test
1t is much harder to be honest
with yourself than with others
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
WALTER TAYLOR
 WINDS UP STAY
Mexico City Y. M. C. A. Secretary Pleased With
 Waterbury's Policies

Walter c. Taylor, general secre- tary of the Mexico City YMCA, who has been in Waterbury for the past three days, returned this morn ing to New York city. Secretary Taylor is in America studying the modern trends in YMCA work. He came to Waterbury at the sugges- tion of the International YMCA of- flee.
 His particular interest in Water- bury was to study the democratic policy of the local Y. M. c. A. which places the management of the program in the hands of the Y. M. c. A. members. He was also in- terested in the Christian emphasis of the local Y. and the method used in making this effective. Tuesday, he made study of the North End and Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. Branches and was greatly interested in the responsibility for the management and government and program pro- motion which was assumed by the young men members of the govern ing councils in these two branches
 He participated in the forum or Good Government which was lee by William F. Burke, a member o1 the Central Y. M. c. A. Board oi Directors. He was also greatly in- terested in the study of the Y. M c. A. camp, because three years ago Mexico City Y. M. c. A. opened the first camp in Mexico.
 The Mexico City secretary said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
FINAL ARGUMENTS
 IN FENCE CASE
Accused New Haven Junk Dealer Takes Stand in
 Own Behalf

Conclusion to the trial of Isaac Chase of New Haven on charges of larceny will be reached early this afternoon in superior court before Judge Frank F. McEvoy. Final argu- ments started just before one o'clock today when States Attorney Will liam B. Fitzgerald had concluded his cross-examination of the accused.
 The trial started three days ago. Chase is accused of working with thieves who stole more than $10,0O0 worth of metal anodes from factor ies in this vicinity during the past year.
 He took the stand in his own de- fense yesterday, and under ques- tioning by his counsel, Herman J. Weisman, said that he had not been compensated for load of 68 nickel anodes stolen from Waterville and Naugatuck firms and taken to New Haven. He admitted having been present at the weighing of the goods on the premises of the junk shop in New Haven, which he claims to have turned over to his son, Lester
 Rhea Samuelson of New York said Tuesday that checks had been made in Chase's name for anodes pur- chased by the Cosmo Metal Alloys Corp of New York. Max Shulkin, who has pleaded guilty to charges similar to those on which Chase is being tried, said that he drove the load of 68 nickel anodes to New Haven and received $95 or $96.
 Anthony Ramonas, Victor Gursky and Walter Alisauskas, all of Wa terbury, have pleaded guilty to charges of theft of the anodes from the Waterville branch of the Scovill Mfg. O., and the Risdon Tool Co, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19

An ordinance vesting the fire marshal with authority to license and supervise all fire sales was sug- gested in a communication by Mar shal Den Lahey at meeting of the board of fire commissioners yester- day afternoon.
 The communication suggested that in view of the fact that at least six fire sales blossomed recent ly within a radius of two blocks, the office of the fire marshal be giv- en absolute authority in licensing and supervising all fire sales within the corporate limits of Waterbury so that the marshal and his assistant might inquire into the causes for the proposed sales, ascertin that the sales are legitimate and that the materials offered to the public is merchandise that actually figured in the fire. The letter further recon- mended that the marshal be given authority to issue permits for the sales, at a license fee of $25, with a penalty of not more than $100 and not less than $10 for each and every offense.
 The proposition was referred to the corporation counsel on motion of Commissioner Henry w. Minor.
 Night Parking
 A communication by Chief Thom- as F. Cavanaugh, suggesting that all night parking be prohibited, was read and filed. Comsr. Burton H. Walker moved that a copy of the letter be forwarded to the police
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
UNITED AIRCRAFT
 DENIES CHARGES
E a s { Hartford Company Has Sold No Planes to
 Japan Since Edict

- East Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 19.- (UP)-The United Aircraft corpor- ation denied today that it has sold .irplanes to Japan since July 1, 1888. when Secretary og State CordeI Hull requested all American air. craft makers to withhold their products from nations engaged in bombing civilian populations.
 The corporation was named by the State Department last week as the only manufacturer thath had failed to accede to the request.
 The United Corporation said in a staetment that it had been under a previously-signed agreement to fur nish propeller forgings and parts to Japanese manufacturer, but that arrangements have been made whereby United Aircraft is relieved of this obligation"
 Voluntary action of plane manu- lecturers in refusing to sell pro- ducts to Japan at Hulls request was disclosed in a report of the National Munitions Control Board to Congress. It showed that United obtained a license for the export ing to Japan during December of 600 propeller blade forgings valued at $102,OO0.
 Statement of Company
 United Aircraft Corporation has not sold or attempted to sell to Japan any airplanes, airplanee h. zines or spare parts therof, since the Department of States letetr of July l, 1888.
 "in April, 1884. United Aircraft Corporation entered into a manu- featuring license agreement with a Japanese manufacturing concern for the right to manufacture and sell in Japan certain of United's propellers. This agreement con- tained a clause whereby United con- sidered itself obliged to furnish pro- peller forgings, propelelr parts, etc. when requested by the purchaser.
 we are pleased to announce that arrangements have been made whereby United Aircraft is re- lieved of this obligation. The com- pany will henceforth fully comply with the policy of the government in respect to the sale for export of aircraft and aircraft equipment"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Fire Marshal Seeks
 Fire Sale Control
Proposes Ordinance Governing Supervision, PrOtec-
 ton of Public Against Misrepresentation

board, traffic authority for the city. The communication stated that all night parking is generally recog- nized as fire hazard, and that sev- eral instances had been observed of possible serious blocking in the event of fire. As a remedy Chief Cav anaugh suggested that a suitable city ordinance or bylaw be adopted by the board of aldermen elirni- mating all night parking in the city, if not throughout the beginning, at least in certain streets.
 Accept Donations
 The board voted to add the fol- lowing donations to the pension fund: check of $75 from the town of Middlebury in appreciation of services rendered by the Waterbury department in a recent fire, and a check of $25 from Charles H. Up- son, treasurer of the J. H. Whitte- more Co.,, Naugatuck.
 An application for appointment to the fire department from Nathaniel Manganaro, 34, of 169 Wood street, was placed on file.
 Commissioner Frank T., Healey was chairman of the meeting.
 Owing. to a lack of quorum, no meeting of the police board took place yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
BIRTHDAY BALL
 PLANS ARE SET
Hamilton ark Benefit January 30 to Help
 Combat Disease

Plans are being completed for the Presidents Birthday Ball at Hamilton Park dance pavilion Jan- uary 30. General Chairman Fred J. Carr stated today that numerous groups have already made reserva- tions for the event. This year more than ever the people of Waterbury have come to realize that the Pres ident's ball is 8 truly worth while affair in that it not only offers an evening of fun and sociability but also an opportunity to help a wor- they cause. Practically everybody knows that the purpose of the ball is to raise funds to fight infantile paralysis. When the annual affair was started all the money was sent to the Warm Springs Foundation in Georgia where hundreds of victims of the disease are treated. Since that time the fund has been eStab- lished as national affair and one-half of the money raised here will be kept to Waterbury to com bat the disease.
 The war on infantile paralysis is close to the Presidents heart. AS one who suffered and overcame the handicaps of the disease he ap- preciates the need for adequate treatment for its victims. To make this possible he backed the move ment for observance of his birth day each year by the holding ot dances all over the country, the pro- ceeds to be used for the prevention and cure of the disease. Every Wa terbury citizen can contribute his bit by buying ticket for the socia to be held at Hamilton Park pavil. ion of January 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19

One former Waterbury priest and one local curate are involved in diocesan clerical changes an- nounced today by Most Rev. Mau- rice F. McAuliffe, bishop of the Hartford diocese. Nine transfers are officially made public in the current issue of The Catholic Transcript.
 Rev. Bertrand E. Parent for sev- eral years assistant pastor of St. Ann's church, this city, has been assigned to St. Ann's church, Bris- tol. He will be succeeded here y Rev. Raymond J. Menoche, whom he replaces in Bristol.
 Rev. Raymond A. Mulcahy, a native of Waterbury, presently at St. Francis church, Middletown
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
JIM ROOSEVELT
 LAYSSOME GHOSTS

Hollywood, Jan. 19-(UP)-James Roosevelt, the presidents eldest son was flying to New York today for a months study of motion picture distribution in the offices of Samuel Goldwyn, Inc, of which he is a vice-president.
 The film industry welcomed young Roosevelt with a luncheon yester- day. When it came his turn to speak he referred to critical statements that he might be valuable to the movies because of his political connections.
 Here and now lay these ghosts, he said. Believe me, the term of my association with MT. Goldwyn and the industry, if I can help it, will not be measured by days or months but by years and many of them.
 "To you gentlemen. as well as my family and myself, I owe the duty and obligation of making sure that no one can honestly or honorably ever connect my association with you to the industry's troubles witt the federal government. would not even mention the matter here except that 1t has been brought UT in such way that must reiterate once again for the last time this es- sential fact"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Boys Club Notes

Tonight the Intermediate B league will officially open it's first round of play. Ever since the opening of the season the boys have participated in an unofficial league, mixed in with plenty of practice, but begin- ming this evening, real action will be the order.
 The play-of for the first round championship in the Intermediate A league will occur Saturday after noon at 2:15. The Wells and the Bulldogs, both confident of victory, will take the floor with their strong est lineups.
 The State league team will jour. ney to New Haven this weekend to meet the strong representative team of that city. MT. Johnson, club di- rector, will take Captain Cuggno. Iannccone, Fusco, Sullivan, Bugski Ermeda and Ciarlgelio. The mem- bers of the team will report Sat- urday morning at Il for final re- view of plays.
 Final first round games in the Senior House league will take place this Friday evening beginning at 6:30. The Gophers oppose the Power House five; Spades vs Brigades; Bombers meet the Warriors and in the final contest the Croft quintet jumps against the Dixies. The un- defeated Warriors have already cop- ped first place but several teams have a shot at the runner-up posi- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
BIANCO TO HEAD
 SOUTH END CLUB
Cadets, New Sports Unit, Name DameliO Athletic
 Captain

James Bianco was elected pres ident of the newly organized Cadets Athletic club last Saturday in the clubrooms. The object of the club is the advancement of the moral, physical, and social welfare of it's members by the promotion of friendship and the sharing of re- responsibilities in it's varied activities. The Cadets will be represented in basketball, baseball, softball and bowling circles. Paddy Damelio was elected captain of sports.
 Other officers follow: Vice-pres- ident and secretary, Michael Rinal- di; treasurer, Daniel Fernandez. The officers will be assisted by the finance committee which includes Chairman James Crichton, Eugene D'Ambrosi, Raymond Boccacino, and the by laws committee com- posed of Chairman John Cronan, Cliff Loughlin, Rocco Rinaldi, Howie Loughlin, John Griffin and William Zenick.
 The next meeting will be on Sun day at o'clock. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
20 Years!

There are thirteen members of the Waterbury fire department who are counting 20 years ser vice with the department this week. They were appointed regu- lar members on January Is, 1919.
 They are: Lieut.. James J. Bar ", Private William H. Earth, Frank P. Carroll, John A. Conlon, John E. Cudy, Frederick A. Hard wick, Arthur J. LaChance, John F. Maloney, Thomas E. McGrath of the fire marshal's staff; Jer- ome F. Pilkington. Hubert F. Ray, Edward F. Thibodeau and Hiram N. Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the com pensatiOn commissioner:
 T. ]. Butterfield, Naugatuck and Sarah Lynch, 40 North Main street, right hand injury, $S.68 beginning Dec. 12.
 Alex Dallas, Inc. and Michael Oriovio, g North Leonard street, rigth knee injury, $i1.32 besin- ming December 27.
 American Fastener Co. and A. bert Jabs. 22 Stnrod avenue. five toes on left foot broken, $15.l6 be. ginning December 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Short Calendar

Only one uncOnteSted divorce action is slated to be heard to- morrow at the short calendar ses- sion of superior court, with Judge Frank P. McEvoy presiding.
 The action is that of Teresa Borgnis against Avanti Borgnis.
 Contempt proceedings have been brought in the case of Hyland Botsford against Kathryn Hurley BotSfOrd.
 AlimOny pending action and an sought by Agnes Brooks who has brought divorce action aganist George Brooks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Local Curate Given Bristol Assignment
Nine Priests, One Former Waterburian, Affected By
 Changes Announced Today By Bishop McAullfie

has been named assfstcat at St Roses church, New Haven.
 The list of assignments was more or less expected owing to the fact that nearly score of promo tion sand transfers, with pastors as the principals, was made last week
 Today's changes include:
 Rev. Frederick H. Olschefskie from the Church of Saint Bernard, Rock vile, to the Church of Saint Patrick, Norwich. Assistant.
 Rev. Raymond A. Mulcahy from the Church of Saint Francis, Mid- dletown, to the Church of Saint Rose, New Haven. Assistant.
 Rev. John J. Weldon from tht Church of Saint Patrick, Norwich to the Church of Saint Mary, Wind- sor Locks. Assistant.
 Rev. Francis P. Breen from tht Church of Saint Mary, Windsor Locks, to the Church of Saint Francis, Middletown. Assistant.
 Rev. Franklin J. Corrigan from the Church of Saint Mary, Green wich, to the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception, Baltic. Assistant,
 Rev. Alfred R. Landry from the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton, Baltic, to the Church of Saint Ann, Hartford. Assistant.
 Rev. John F. Cavanaugh from the Church of Saint Rose, New Haven, to the Church of Saint Bernard, Rockville. Assistant.
 Rev. Bertrand E. Parent from the Church of Saint Ann, Waterbury, to the Church of Saint Ann, Bristol. Assistant.
 Rev. Raymond J. Menoche from the Church of Saint Ann, Bristol, to the Church of Saint Ann, Water bury. Assistant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
The Line Forms!

Although about half of the 55,000 old age assistance tax bills have yet to be mailed out, 8 number of persons yesterday and today were paying the s tax at the office of the tax col- lect0r.
 Tax Collector William A. Ennis said that about 25,000 of the bills have been mailed and that all of them will be in the mail by the middle of next week.
 The tax of $S is payable be- fore March l or else there is a penalty of $1 added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Cops Lose

A squad of New Britain police men went down to defeat by 103 points before the marksmen of the Brass City Rifle clubs five-man team last night at the state arm- ory. The local team counted l. 109 points out of possible 1,500 in the contest for revolver marks manShip,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Wins Allowance

The supreme court of errors yesterday upheld recent decesion of Superior court Judge Kenneth A.Wynne, and ordered Dr. Harry Dochelli of Torrington to pay his wife $500, the costs of her appeal to the supreme court from a di- vorce decree against her.
 Dr. Dochelli was granted di- vorce in 1887 by Judge Frank P. McEvoy. Mrs. Dochelli desires to appeal to the supreme court from that judgment. The decision today only affected the order for pay ment of $500 expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
MODEL SPURS ART INTEREST

Toledo, O.-(UP)-A heavy in- crease in enrolment in the com- mercial art class of Macomber voca- tional high school for boys has been noted by instructors. The reason? A real, live model-Jeanne Franke, pretty graduate of girls vocational classes, has been hired by the board of education to model clothes for the classes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Seeks Parents

Police are seeking to locate MT. and Mrs. Umberto Candito, believed to be residents of Wa terbury. Detective Lieut.. Mat thew M. Balanda said a daugh- ter, Maria Candito, now of New Haven, is anxious to find her parents, whom she has not seen for 28 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Improved

Condition of Dennis J. Clancy, water department official and sec- retary-treasurer of the Demo- cratic town committee, was report ed as much improved today at St. Mary's hospital. MT. Clancy was taken ill Sunday night and has been at the hospital since Monday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
MAN IS, SUICIDES

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 19.--(UP) Aaron F, Palmer, 78, committed suicide in his bedroom at the odd Fellows home today by shooting himself in the mouth with a re- volver.
 4 former Lowell resident, he had lived at the home for about l8 months. He left a farewell note in which he said he could endure life no longer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
SPOTTIGHTTNG - Brass City News

morning before 6 o'clock. A short circuit started the blaze.
 Engines and 5, and truck 3 responded to the alarm. The property is owned by Edward J. Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19

that the visit to Waterbury had been the most helpful and valuable of any which he had made in the United States. He said: We hear lot about democratic progressive education ir Y. M. o. As, but in Waterbury nd it definitely prac- tised and in action, more so than in any other city in the United States which have visited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Car Destroyed

Fire in the garage in the rear of the house at 46 Englewood avenue, destroyed Victor Mem bruno,s 1886 Pontiac sedan this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19

The ignominious little water flea, or daphnia magma, threatens to re- place the white mouse as an experi- mental animal, it will be revealed in science exhibit at the 1889 Cali fornia Worlds Fair.