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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
BRITAIN SEEKING U. s. CLUSTERING
Emperor HirOhito Reviews Fleet as Jap-EngIish
 Conference Continues

Tokio, July 21.-UP)--Great Bri- tain has sounded out the state de- partment at Washington as to whether 1t wished to participate in the current Japanese British negoti- ations here on the Tientsin situa- ton, 1t was reported today.
 Informants added that the United States government was cool toward the suggestion.
 Emperor Hirohito reviewed the mass imperial battle fleet today in what was regarded as a display of the country's naval strength at a time when not only were the negoti- ations with Britain going on but Japan was involved in a new dis. pute with Russia over concessions on Sakhalin Island.
 The emperor boarded the 32,720 ton battleship Nagato at Yokosuka and steamed to sea for a secret re- view.
 As he inspected his fleet, Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita and Sir Rob- ert Craigie, the British ambassador, talked for two hours about the Jap. anese blockade of the British con- cession at Tientsin, and agreed to meet again tomorrow.
 For the first time since lalks started last week, a foreign office communique said that "A certain amount of progress was made at to- days meeting"
 After the talk, Arita consulted Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma, the premier, and Hiranuma summoned special cab- inet meeting for tomorrow. Baron Hiranuma planned after the cabinet meeting to go to Havana, the emperor's summer home, to report to him. The em- peror was expected back tonight from the fleet review.
 It was made known also the Hir- anuma and Arita had decided to &C., cede to the request of members of parliament for a session at which they could hear an explanation of the Japanese British negotiations. It was expected that both houses would be convoked late this month, probably the 27th, for discussion of the situation. The American and French embas- sies kept in touch with the British embassy as well as the foreign of- flee, seeking information on the pro- gress of negotiations.
 A foreign office spokesman said to- day that Japan had no intention of trying to force Great Britain to change its far eastern policy. He added, however, that Britain should recognize the "actualities" of the site uation and voluntarily" change its attitude.
 The extremely Nationalist Kohu- min renewed campaign for a mill. tary alliance with Germany and Italy.
 The independent Mainichi of Osaka said that the China situa- tion had reached a stage where Japan must fight not only China but also Britain and Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Halifax, Britain's s "Lincoln, 7 Nav Attain Premiership

see Britain draw the sword. The speech sent his stock up by bounds. It reads well, but 1t sounded better. You have to visu- alize him speaking. He Is six feet four inches tall, with a long face which does not easily smile. His eyes are those of a brooder until they take a steely glint when decisive action is needed. His voice is strong and ,melodious. But it never breaks into the shrill accents so familiar in Hitler speech. It gives emphasis to great passages by stern, measured calm which cannot be mistaken for anything but iron resolution. GREAT RECORD
 IN DIPLOMACY
 Halifax belongs to that small class of British aristocracy which turns away from the easy, leisurely things of life and seek to be of service to the state.
 After being educated at Eton and oxford, he entered Parlia- ment from a Yorkshire district In the World War, he served at the front as a major of dragons
 In 1924 he was made Minister of Agriculture. Tn 1928 he was made viceroy of India, being cre- ated Baron Irwin. Upon his re- turn to England, in 1892. he be- came president of the board oi education in the cabinet. He suc- ceeded to the viscounty upon the death of his father in 1884.
 In 1895 he was Minister of War in 1897 Lord President of the Council. He became Foreign Sec. retary in 1888 when Anthony Eden gave up that post after dis agreements about policy with Chamberlain.
 Some people made the mistake of thinking strong man had been succeeded by weak one They forgot the past career oi Lord Halifax. Never in his life has he shirked fight when il has been needed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Store Clerkir1g h '69
Recalls Interesting Incidents of Bohood Days Damazng Medicine Display Window of
 Webb's Drug Store - Marvellous "Cures" Effected

entirely the youngsters idea and was conducted under their management. The shows" were presented Satur- day afternoons, and the Junior Dramatic club thought up all sorts of popular features in addition to the "advertising"-that would bring many performers" on the stage"-- including babies.
 So the little theater in "Webb's'' store window fiouriShcd, till, quite unexpectedly, something happened that catapulted me from $5 week clerk to $5 day job-which will later be explained.
 One of the disorders that human ity was much afflicted by at that time was worms. Children had 'pin-worms' and grown-ups had 'tape-worms'-and 50 'Webb's Cele- brated Worm -Eradicator' was much in demand.
 At that time the word 'appendi- citis' hadn't gotten into the diction- ary, and photography hadn't yet discovered @ way to take pictures of mankind's 'insides', so there was heap of guessing to account for unusual 'goings on that were worse than 'pin-worms' or tape worms For instance, if the afflicted person described something as big as a bull frog Hopping around inside of him A-the popular explanation was, that 1t probably was a lizard that he swallowed when 1t was little and had grown up and wanted to see more of the world and that every body ought to be careful to inspect the drinking water before swallow ing 1t, and in no case to drink wa- ter in the dark.
 Of course those were the days of real sport and mysteries. But nowadays. nothing is a mystery. You have an uncomfortable feel- ing. You go to your doctor. He takes a picture of your inside. The picture reveals hammer and saw leaning up against your liver or one of your ribs. Are you sur- prised? No. There's no mystery about 1t. Simply, the doctor forgot to take 'em along with him at your last operation.
 No the good old days Of 'mys- teries' are gone. As my friend. Jack Robinson. says. We know too darn much nowadays for our own good" Wen soon Dc like Alexander weeping because there's nothing more to find out"
 ITO De Consinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
RANSOM DEMAND
 IS NOW LOWER

Jerusalem, July 2l.-CUP) Arab rebels who kidnapped Gerould R. Goldner, missionary of Akron, Ohio, have reduced their ransom demand from $5,000 to $1 ,000, 1t was report cd today.
 It was understood that an emis- sary sent to negotiate with the kid napers had turned to Bethlehem this mornii.C and reported the re- duction.
 Goldner's donkey boy returned to Bethlehem today with the following not from Goldner to his father:
 Am all right. Hol'e to hear from you, dad.'
 Presumably the "hope to hear from you" concerned news of ef- forts to ransom Goldner).
 Many people. including American visitors and photographers, gather ed today in the yarc of the Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem, to await Goldner's return from cap tivity.
 British authorities had suspended all action at the request of United States Consul General George Wads- worth until an attempt had 'een made to effect Goldner's release.
 The Arab egotiators had taken sacks of rice and three sheep for a peace-m ling feast with the rebels. as well as presents.
 The kidnapcrs had demanded S5.- 900 in silver--so that the ransom could not be traced--for Goldner's release.
 Goldner ard his father. Dr. Jacob Fl. Goldner. were kidnapped near Dadi Mar. The father was escorted to Jerusalem and released so he could seek tn ransom.
 It was understood that when the rebels asked Ooldner's nationality and were told he was an American their interpreter abused President Roosevelt and repeatedly shouted 'Ffeii Hitlerl" But it was believed that 0oI6r CTS nationality might save his Ilfc.
 shelkhs of Rcdouln tribes 10 the volunteered lo assist oold-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN lYlnited Press Staff COrrespondent)

 Hollywood, July 2l. - tUP) - An the makeup men with all the rouge in Hollywood couldn't turn the film capitals face as red as @ couple of sorority girls last night.
 Beth Ann Stevns and Barbara Coutourier crashed one of those ultra -swank and non-crashable, they say = movie premiers.
 The great and the near-great at the Chinese theater fell for their act and they walked in with Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard. They chatted casually with such folks as Rosallnd Russell. Adolph MenJou, John Garfield, and many another.
 Then they watched show the average citizen couldn't have seen for a S1OO bill.
 The girls at the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House on the University or California campus, had read that the preview of Alexander Korda's s -Four Feathers" was going to be the fanciest thing of It's kind this year. They recalled that their 20- year-old sister, Miss Stevens, re- sembled Myrna Loy. The l9-year- old Miss Courtourier looked like Joan Crawford. That was enough for the Alpha Deltas. They each contributed 25 cents toard expenses and the brunette Miss Courtourier and the red-headcd Miss Stevens made a deal with Monty Westmore the makeup expert, to point up their Crawford and Loy high points. Then they put on their slinkiest evening gowns and rented for one hour the longest, shiniest, and blackest limou- sine in Hollywood. This cost 60 oi their quarters, driver included.
 When they rolled up before the crowds and the spotlights at the theater. the very police who were hired to keep out the crashers, bowed them from their car.
 Chaplain and Miss Goddard ar- rived at about the same time. They had to wait while the photographers took pictures after picture of the beauties leaving the limousine. Then Miss Stevens turned to Miss God dard and said:
 "Hello, darling!"
 Miss Courtourier informed Chap lain how glad she was to see him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Stocks Swing Upward In Wild Buying Spree
Tickers Running Behind as Gains Mount as High as
 POints-Du POnt Jumps 3-4 Points

New York, July 2l--(UP) Stocks whipped up to new high ground for the current movement in active forenoon dealings today. Tickers ran late on the sudden burst of buying and gains were extended to almost 1 points.
 Du Pont jumped 3 3-4 points to a new high at 160 and Air R. iuction, American Telephone, and Westihg- house Electric gained about.3 points. Chrysler hit 83 Ia, up 3 points and General Motors pushed up 1 Ia points to 43 3-0. Bethlehem jumped 9 3-4 to 62 3-8, U. s. Steel 9 B-8 to 52 l.8 Crucible Steel 2 3-4 to 34 l-4 and Youngstown Sheet ? S-s to 41 7-8.
 Santa Fe rose ? points to 30 l-2. North American gained more than 8 point.
 Loft, an outstanding feature, spurted l-2 points to 18 1-2 in a turnover which promised to reach 50,o00 shares by mid-day. Gains ot i to 2 points studded the entire list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Quiet Strength ElevateS Him
 In Public Favor
BY MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Staff Correspondent

London, July 2l.-If objections to selecting a peer instead of conl- moner as Prime Minister of Great Britain can be overcome, the Tory party,s choice may fall upon Ed ward Wood, Third Viscount Hali- fax, who at present IS Foreign Sec retary in the cabinet.
 The varied career of this long. lean, Lincoln -esque statesman has been marked by ups and downs III public favor and esteem. But at the crucial moments in his life Lord Halifax-now 58-has always fully measured up to any crisis.
 Thus in 1926 he succeeded Lord Reading as Viceroy of India in a period when the Indians were demanding self-government, when Gandhi was all-powerful and when there were many conflicts between the Hindus and Moslems.
 Lord Irwin, as he then was, conducted his office not only with cool ability, but by his human qualities, his mysticism as well as his firmness, won the admiration of the people of India and the real friendship of Gandhi.
 HALIFAX SPEECH
 THRILLS BRITAIN
 So again in recent times. AS foreign secretary and right-hand man of Premier Neville Chamber lain, Halifax by many was thought to be too much of an appeaser in his relations with Nazi Germany. They did not know their man, He is a great Christian mystic like his father before him. Therefore he seeks peace and seeks to ensure it.
 But when he became assured that the policy of Chamberlain and himself had been mistaken by Hitler for weakness and when Hitler spat upon his own platform of elf-deterinination of peoples and submitted the Czechs to his rule, Lord Halifax was all through. He could have no truck with a man who thought Eng lands desire for peace was a mask for webbing cowardice.
 So 1t was that the other night Halifax electrified all Britain by his very strong speech in which he plainly told the Nazis that any further attack upon the indepen- dence of nations in Europe would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

their store at its present address, on East Main street, only few doors from the strand theater.
 The store was completed and opened to the public about two and half months ago. Since that time the new store has shown a steady increase in its weekly business. The store can be compared with the very finest in the state. It is modern and up to date in every respect.
 Both William and Edward Per- rotti today extended an invitation to the public to stop in and look over the new store on East Main street To compare the high quality meats and produce, and to compare the prices. There is no obligation to buy, they point out, for as they put 1t Come in and look around, we know you'll like the pleasant, friendly at- mosphere that IS always found here at our store."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
VIOLENCE IS
 NOW FEARED

Newport R. I. July 2l.--(UP)-- Threats of violence disturbed the Sabbath calm of Father Divine's promised heaven today.
 A score of anonymous letters, one of them threatening "tar and feath- ers," had been received by Mrs. An- gela 0. Kaufman who, failing to get liquor license because of neigh bors' protests, planned to present her mansion, "The Castle" to the negro preacher.
 Though the 43-year old wealthy former wife of Safety Razor Blade King" Joseph Kaufman said most of them were "ritten by imbeciles,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

she was disturbed by one post marked Newport" and headed "From One Who Means Business.
 "There are more than 1000 of us," the letter read. We stand ready to march on your home and you and apply the tar bucket and feathers if you continue to offer Father Divine your home =.
 Mrs. Kaufman said she had asked police to investigate, but added that she was at work making arrangements to bring the negro cult leader to this social center about August 1 for barbecue pic- nic".
 My counsel, Mir. (EarD Blaik, has gone to New York and l ex- pect that he is completing arrange ments for Father Divine's coming. I fear nothing from the type of per- sons who are writing the letters and I have many more from prominent people favoring my stand. The bar becue will be held on schedule and with as many disciples present as can be accommodated"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
UNITED AIRCRAFT
 REPORTS PROFIT

East Hartford, Conn. July 2i.-- (UP). United Aircraft corpora ton today reported Q net profit of $2,i87 ,890.l3 for the quarter ended June 30, an equivalent of 62 cents a share on 2,64e,437 shares out- standing. .'
 This compares with e net profit of $1 ,490, 300 for the first quarter of the year, which represented b6 cents share, and with $l,S49,4 9,4l3, or 53 cents a share, for the second quarter of 1888.
 The net pro for the first six months was $3,6S7 ,689.88, or $l.38 a share.
 Unfilled orders on hand June 30 totaled $35,5i5 900, whereas . year ago the same date they amounted to $24,074 900.
 Sales and royalties for the quar- ter aggregated $11,42l .286. Operat-. ing expenses were $8.660, 1888.
 Current liabilities were reported at s2s, ,795 ,2s3 and assets at $c9,092,- 828.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

Away back in '69, when I was spending my Summer vacation clerking in 'Webb's' drug store and proudly officiating at 'Wcbb's' cele- brated soda fountain, my thirsty and enthusiastic young friends and class mates, with the very best of motives, including hope of free soda water, had gleefully proposed to Webb a scheme to boom his busi- nes and spread his fame far and wide.
 According to the plans of our Junior Dramatic Club, 'Webb's' big front store window was to be turned into a kind of little theatre where entertaining and instructive table, aux would be exhibited to the pulp lie, featuring 'Webb's' ability to cure all the physical ills and acc cidents that a hustling and bustling American community is up against.
 When the plan was first, verbally, proposed to Webb, he was enough interested in the Idea to ask the youngsters to write a little sketch o. 1t down on paper for him to look over.
 As recall, the sketch submitted to Webb was about like this:
 PROPOSED LITTLE THEATRE IN 'WEBB'S' DRUG STORE WIN- DOW SUBMITTED BY THE JUN IOR DRAMATIC CLUB.
 Suggestions and scenarios for tableaux in the front window of Webb's Drug Store:
 Make up the window to look like the stage of theater - with drop curtain, wings, an. back-scene. A canvas 'stretcher', up front, to be the chief item of furniture. Also there must be a stout wooden stand- ard. with hook at thu top, facing the audience, on which to hang lettered pasteboard informa ation-cards, such as
 THE PITIFUL FIGURE THAT YOU KNOW BEHOLD. WRITING IN AGONY. ON THE STRETCHER IS A VICTIM OF GREEN APPLES. HIS TEMPERATURE IS l06 Ia. POOR LITTLE FELL LOW!
 Followed. in the next scene. by card reading:
 THE BOY YOU NOW SEE. GRINNING FROM EAR TO EAR, 1 IS THE SAME IDENTICAL 'sUF- 1 FERER' OF THE PREVIOUS eCENE-WEBB's eUPEnIoRl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

PAREGORIC RESCUED HIM JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME"
 As an example for accident" ta. bleaux we suggest:
 Scene 1. As curtain rises audience sees silent and motionless figure or "stretcher" - covered with blood. stained bandages-also blood trick ling down from "stretcher" into par on floor. The accompanying infor. mati6n card reads: The heart-break- ing figure that you now behold or the stretcher-is the victim of a run away horse accident.
 Scene 3. Now as curtain rises Gloom of last scene is succeeded by hilarious joy as victim" is seen dancing a lively ''hornpipe" and pointing gaily at the information card: Webb's Magic Liniment turned the trick for mel
 l recall. too, that our Junior Dram atic club offered to furnish not only stars" and "supernumeraries."b but
 
 an experienced makeup" artist with a full assortment of paints, powders and burnt-corks. The "club' had also gathered together quite Q variety of costumes" which might be used if Webb" decided to try out the "little theater" project.
 Webb" did try 1t out-to the great joy of the youngsters and the good natured amusement Of the grown ups. And webb" was shrewd. He knew that if he was popular with the children he needn't worry about where their families would trade. And he was discreet and let it be knoNn that "this show business" was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Plan Boycott

Rudolph Hennick will lead a Waterbury delegation to Moodus Sunday for a state meeting called for the purpose Of forming per- manent committee to direct boy colt of German made goods and campaign against anti-Semitism. Members of the Connecticut divi- sion, American Jewish Congress, will attend.
 Several speakers will be heard at the state gathering, among them former Congressman William Citron and Herman Kopplemanrl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Must Qualify

Lieutenant Wilfred A. St. Mar tin, commander of Headquarters Company, 1o2nd Infantry, 0. N. G.. has been ordered to appear before an examining board who will de- termine his qualifications for ap- pointment as captain. The ex- amining board, appointed by Adjutant General William P. Ladd, includes Lieutenant Colonel James M. White of New Haven, Lieuten- ant Colonel Ernest E. Novey of Torrington, and Major Joseph Ciminera.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Sues for SS5O

Suit for $850 was filed in the court of common pleas today by Albert J. Bronsky, administrator of the estate of Ursale Stravin- skas against John Rakauskas. A note is the alleged basis of the litigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Spotlighting Brass City News
New Air Base

Representative J. Joseph Smith predicted yesterday that by au tumn construction of the North east army air base will be under way. The comment was made fol- lowing a consultation with Secre- tary of War Woodring and Major General Arnold, chief of the air corps. The War Department Is making a thorough examination of details for the project, and all proposed sites in the area will be resuryeyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Sues for $75,OOO

Mir. and Mrs. George Fl. Crane of 45 Yates avenue yesterday filed suits for damages of S75,000 in the U. s. disrtict court at New Haven, naming the Emerald Cab Corp. and the National Transportation Co. of New York defendants. The Cranes were passengers In an Elm pire cab, January 2, which involved in a collision with a National cab. Both drivers are claimed to have been negligent. Mrs. Crane asks $5O,00O0 damages and her husband asks $25,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Agreement Filed

An agreement in which com- pensation will be paid weekly during the period of total dis ability was filed today and ap- proved at the office of the compensation commissioner:
 American Brass Co.,, and Mar tin J. Marsey, Kenyon street, hernia, S13.60 beginning July 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Fractures Arm

Michael Sullivan, 50, of 42 Bishop Street, was taken to St. Mary's Hospital at 6 o'clock last evening suffering from a conn pound fracture of the left arm sustained in a fall down an ele- vator shaft of the Eastern Brew ing Company.
 He was taken to the hospital by Martin Brennan, of South Elm Street, and Russell Austin, of Plank Road. Hospital author ities described his condition as flair" today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
S2,oOO Estate

An estate of $2,s00 was left by the late Emma Wheeler. according to an inventory filed in probate court today with Judge Patricl Healey. Two pieces of real estate are listed.
 Property in Waterville is valued at s2.70O and another piece of property is listed at s200. The wo- man died May 2b.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
SCHOOL TO USE RADIO

Carlsbad, N. M. (UP).-A radio will be in every room of the $300.- 900 Carlsbad high school. on which construction has been started. An auditorium seating 1900 and gym nasium accommodating 900 are in- cluded in the neo-classic' building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

;ier in asiy way tliey could.
 The kidnapers had demanded that Dr. 0oIf ncT return with the ran-