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Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
Highway Discord
Hits e. G.. PorIey
Road Recommendations Railroaded as
Majority Committee Members Absent,
Civic Leaders Charge atMeetins

Intersectiona antagonism smmered above the sur
face Saturday after flaming into the open at meeting
day night.
The organization desgned to promote harmony among
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
WEATHER

Maximum temperature 79c, minimum Al; am.
45 humidity S6 noon temperature ~,
humidity So; S pm. temperature 68, humidity "A.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
MARKETS IN BRIEF

MARKETS IN BRIEF
L. A. Hay US. No. $l6-17; U.S. No. leafy Sl4-15
U. s. No. S12.5O-135O; Mimi. Flax, Dec. Sl764.
Butter: Los Angeles, 3lc; Butterfat, Imperial
Valley, fob. ranch grade A, 4Oc; manufacturing
milk 33c; route gathered cream, 2919c.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03

Total Cash, Checks and Drafts Sent
through The Two FL Centre Banks)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
By RALPH HEINZEN
United Press Staff Correspondent,

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Paris, March 2l-(UP)-Premier Edouard Daladier, acting under emergency powers, announced today that the class of army conscripts due for release in April would be held with the colors. At the same time ne put war industries on 64-hour-a- week basis to ensure a big increase in production.
 As President LeBrun neared the shores of England for four day state visit to King George, Daladier moved rapidly to strengthen the countrys position in view Of the dangerous European situation.
 By his order that April conscripts were to remain under the colors, he will increase the army by 90,O00 men. But further, he increased the permanent army staff by 422 officers to total of 31 1,060, and added 2,500 non- n-commissioned officers. He in creased the length of the training period for reServists from l5 to 40 days for enlisted men and from 2l to 50 days for officers.
 Bonus for Workers
 As . compensation to organized labor for the increase in the working week. the government provided a bonus of 10 per cent for wages be- tween the 10th and 45th working
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
Msg. McGivney's s Body Brought To This City
Impressive Services Were Held at St. Charles Church, Bridgeport This Morning-Police
 Motorcycle Escort Accompanies COrtege

Following an impressive mani festation of public affection and imposing servicess in St. Charles church, Bridgeport, this morning the remains of the late Monsignor John J. McGivney, supreme chap lain of the Knights of Columbus, started homeward early this after noon. A detail of five motorcycle policemen and safety car from the Bridgeport police department &C., companied the cortege. As the pro- cession reached the Naugatuck-Wa- terbury town line two motor patrol cars of the Waterbury police de- partment took the lead of the guard of honor and led the cortege to old St. Joseph's cemetery by way of South Main street, Exchange place, East Main street and Hamilton ave- nue.
 Thousands View Cortege
 Thousands of persons witnessed the procession as it Wended its way along the city streets, bringing home the remains of distinguished son for burial with his parents and two illuStrous brothers, Rev. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus and Monsignor Patrick J. McGivney, who served the knights as supreme chaplain for more than a quarter of a century. He died in Rome in 1928. He was pastor of St. Charles church from where his funeral was held eleven years ago and where Monsignor John McGiv- ney was so irnpressively honored today.
 Scores of spectators gathered at the cemetery this afternoon to wit ness the committal services. Shefi- dan council, Knights of Columbus which sent special delegation to Bridgeport for the services, was also largely represented at the inter- ment.
 Bishop McAuliffe Presided
 Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of the Hartford diocese and an intimate friend of the deceased, presided at the solemn high mass of requim. which was celebrated at 10.30 o'clock this morning.
 Three nephews, natives of Water bury, ofiiciated as officers of the mass. They were Rev. Leo Finn of St. Marys church, Bridgeport; Rev. Francis Finn of Plainville, deacon and Rev. Vincent Finn of Green wich. sub-deacon: Rev Michael Thompson of Mantle, cousin, Rey. Joseph Donnelly of Stafford Springs and Rev. William Gerrity of Meriden, acolytes.
 Eulogy By Rev. William Flynn
 The eulogy was delivered by Rt, Rev. William H. Flynn of Hartford,
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
By HOBART c. MONTEE

(Untted Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 Washington, March 21-(UP)-The United States will make public today a formal note to Germany condemn ing its dismemberment of Czecho- slovakia, refusing to recognize the legality of it's protectorates over for mer Czech provinces, and question ing the permanency of it's seizures.
 The note delivered to Charge man embassy yesterday, was expect dAffaires Hans Thomsen at the Ger cd to make Adlof Hitler and other high Nazi officials angry.
 It was prepared by Acting Secre- tary of State Sumner Welles, in col Liberation with President Roosevelt, in answer to Germany's formal mo- tification of it's action.
 It was understood that the note would repeat the acusation of wan ton laWleSSneSs," which Welles made at a press conference Friday, and inform Germany that the United States cannot grant legal recogni- ton of it's acts. Welles condemned Nazi "acts which have resulted in temporary extinguishment of the liberties of free and independent people,"
 Just Short of War
 Delivery of the note climaXed a series of "short of war" moves by the administration as a protest against Nazi aggression.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
FAITHFUL DOG IS
 VICTIM WITH BOY
Both Perished in Blaze That Destroyed Home in
 Early Hours

Scituate, Mass, March 21-(UP) His dog faithful to death beside him, a five-year-old-boy suttocated in his crib early today as his mother and fireman father saved his little sister and suffered severe burns in futile effort to rescue him from their burning home
 Robert Turner, Jr., and his chow dog, Ming. were carried ou. over ladders by firemen but an hours resuscitation efforts failed.
 The mother, Mrs. Lora Turner 29, said she dropped an oil jug while refueling the kitchen stove in their second-fioor partme n [ Flames enveloped her as she and her husband ran to the children's room.
 The mothers screams reused MT. and Mrs. Elmer Litchfield aud their two sons downstairs. The Litch- fields raised a ladder to an upstairs window.
 Mrs. Turner seized her daughter Gretchen, 8. and her husband helped her down the ladder. Then both attempted to return to rescue the boy but were driven back by the flames.
 Both mother and father were hospitalized with severe burns on the hands and face.
 Riremen battled an hour before controlling the flames, which vir- tually destroyed the second story. Damage was estimated at s3000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
FranceWorkingA At Top Speed In War Industry
All Industries Are Running 64 Hours Week-Con- script Army Is Being Held Ready-Iorpedo
 Boats Are Rushed

hours each week, and an additional five per cent for wages between the 46th and 60th -four.
 Jobless men on the relief rolls were ordered to take jobs in war fac- tories. c
 A special decree divided the vital Metz area near the German frontier into two military regions, each with its own commander ill chief.
 Another decree made the com- manders of the Metz, Lyons and Strasbourg areas military governors and thus gave the army absolute control over all industrial and civil activities in those regions.
 It was provided that the minis try of war should start at once cre- ating new native division in Mo- rocco. to consist of picked men.
 Four New Torpedo Bolts
 Navy Minister Cesar Campinchi signed an order to start construction of four 1.772 torpedo boats as part of the 1888 supplementary program
 The finance ministry following the lead of Great Britain, ordered Czech accounts in France blocked until further notice.
 President LeBrun's last official act before he left for London was tc sigsl decrees authorizing tod3y's ac- tion and giving the cabinet blanket (Continued on Page q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
LABOR MEMBER OF
 COMMONS DIES

Ayr, Scotland, March 21-CUP)- James Brown, 76, labor member of the House of Commons, died today His widow was seriously i'll.
 Brown, a former coal miner, was named lord high commissioner of the assembly of the Church of Scot land in 1924, and again in 1930 and 1881. In that capacity he and his wife represented the king and queen at the Church of Scotland annual celebrations. with a yearly salary of $l0.000. During Browns tenure of office, he and his wife moved from their $50 year cottage to Holyrood Palace. which thereupon became dry because Brown was a strict tee totaler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
SEWER MEASURE IS REC0NS|DERED
Then Whole Matter Tabled By Motion of Senator
 Geo. T. Culhane
By RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK Democrat Legislative RepOrter)

State Capitol, Hartford, March 2l. Reversing It's favbrable vote of last Thursday the state senate this morning voted to reconsider the Waterbury sewer assessment bill and then tabled the measure lndefi- nitely. Both motions were put by Senator George T. Culhane of Wa terbury, sponsor of the bill, after a stormy Democratic caucus which de- layed the senate opening thirty min- uteS.
 In asking that the bill be tabled Senator Culhane said he was defer ring to the Waterbury finance board which claimed hat passage of the bill would mean financial problem for the city and cause the dismissal of hundreds of WPA men now en- gagged on sewer projects.
 There was no debate on either the motion to reconsider or to table and there were no dissenting vices when the vote was called.
 First Business
 The sewer assessment bill was .-;e first order of business in the sem ate today and Senator Culhane moved for reconsideration. He said there had bene great dispute pro and con on thls oill and he and Senator Edward P. Egan, his col- league from, Waterbury, planned to confer with the Waterbury board of finance and to seek to draw up a bill meeting the situation.
 There seems to be controversy over the city's finances" said Sena- tor Culhane, "and much has been said about the discharge of labor
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
THREE.YEAR HUNT
 IS ABOUT TO END

Hartford, March 21.-(P) State Policeman Philip Schwartz was to leave here today for Tampa, Fla, to return Thomas Slade, alias Thomas Martin, for whom a bench warrant has been issued charging him with complicity in a conspiracy to defraud Samuel s. Denton, wealthy Ridgefield businessman, of $35, 900.
 Slade had been sought for nearly three years. A companion in the swindle, William A. Ahern, Airing ton, Mass, now Is serving a four and oneihalf to eight year prison terms.
 Denton, according to the com- plaint, put up the money May 24, l935 to show financial responsibility in a business deal. Shade and Ahern disappeared when they received the currency and Ahern was apprehend- ed early in 1856.
 State police were notided late yesterday that Shade had been taken into custody at Tampa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
United States Note To Germany Made Public
Was Delivered to German Embassy Yesterday; 1it- Ter, Naz Officials Are Expected to Be Made
 More Angry

l. The senate foreign affairs con- mittee considers tomorrow a bill by Chairman Key Putnam, D.. Nev.. to permit munitions sales to any coun- try on leash and carry" basis and free the president of restrictions of the neutrality law. State, war and navy department officials were ex- pected to endorse the bill.
 3. The state department ordered it's legation at Prague closed and summoned the minister to Czecho- slovakia. Wilbur J. Carr, home.
 3. The commerce department or dered its commercial attache at Prague to close his office, thus vir- tually cutting off all trade inter- course with Germany's new terri torial acquisitions.
 4. The commerce department also reported that Germany's annexation of Austria an dthe Sudentenland has influenced profoundly and adverse ly" Germany's economic position; i; that German finances are showing evidence of strain"
 Kennedy Sends News
 Meantime, U. s. Ambassador to Great Britain Joseph P. Kennedy was keeping the president informed of British action and the stiffening resistance of European democracies to Hitler's march to the east"
 It was doubted that this country
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
Britain Warns Germany That Increase of Navy
 Would Be Illegal POLAND ASKS HELP
 FOR LITHUANIA Nazi Officials Said to Be Mastering Troops for
 Seizure of Memel
BY FREDERICK KUH United Press Staff Correspondent)

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 London, March 21.-UP) king George VI welcomed President Albert Lebrun of France to England today as Great Britain speeded up her campaign for a Pan-Euro- pean front against Adolf Hitler in expectation of a Nazi march along the Baltic coast in the next few days
 Lebrun, French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet and their official party arrived at Victoria station in mid afternoon and were greeted by the king and Queen Elizabeth as demonstration of British French solidarity in Europe.
 At the same time, Britain warned Germany that denunciation of the 1885 German-British naval treaty would be considered invalid and Poland was understood to have urged the government to concentrate it's "Stop Hitler" efforts on protection of Lithuania, which is expected to lose the semiautonomous state of Memel to the NaZis this weekend.
 With France calling reserves and Italy emphasizing plans for Premier Benito Mussolini to announce his claims in the Mediterranean next Sunday, the hot spots of the inter- national front against Nazi-Fascist expansion were becoming clear.
 Baltic Coast Urgent
 Most urgent was on the Baltic coast. where German troops have been reported - despite Nazi press denials-to be concentrating near the Lithuanian frontier.
 Following Q conference between the Polish ambassador and Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax, it was reported that Poland was insisting that any commitments against ag- gression such as Britain has asked eight other Euorpean powers to safeguards to Lithuania.
 A Nazi decision regarding Memel, which is dominated by pro-Germans is expected this weekend when the Memel diet meets. The Lithuanian cabinet, meanwhile, considered pre- else proposals from Germany re- garding the future of Memel, which it was expected to hand over to the Reich without serious argument.
 Britain still awaited reaction of the secondary European powers to proposals for nine-power declara- tion against aggression-intended as a warning to Hitler against any move in the direction of Rumania. In this connection. the British were taking the attitude that Soviet Rus sia's proposal for an immediate siX-power or nine-power conference was too slow a method.
 Defense of Rumania
 The Russian plan envisaged strong preparations for defense of Rumania if necessary, including a military and political agreement on which Britain is as yet undecided.
 The lavish greeting extended to the visiting French officials in Lon- don was viewed as formal indica- ton that important military and political conversations were going on behind the public ceremonies.
 British circles were highly inter-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
JUDGE DECNAN TO
 PRESIDE IN CASE
Would Not Disgualify Him. self in Trial of At-
 torney CrOcicchia

Refusing to disqualify himself from jurisdiction in the case of At torney George J. Crocicchia, of Highland avenue. against whom va rious charges were placed following alleged automobile collisions last month, Judge Lambert Degnan, of Southington, continued the matter until 2 o'clock Monday today in city court.
 Attorney John F. Tobin, defense counsel, had notified the court that he would seek Judge Degnan's dis qualification today on the grounds that the justice had "prejudged the caSe."
 Reason cited for this claim was that Judge Degnan, on the arraign- ment of Attorney Crocicchia two weeks ago, had found the attorney guilty of driving while under the in- f1uence of liquor although no such charged had been filed by police. Informed of the matter by Prosecu- tor Charles R. Summa, Judge Deg nan ordered the prosecutor to place the additional charge and found At- torney Crocicchia guilty again.
 May Go Up Higher
 Attorney Tobin informed the court today that he had been unable to procure a stenographer to take transcript of today's hearing. This was taken to indicate that Attorney Tobin, in the event of Judge Deg mans holding to his opinion given two weeks ago, will take the matter to a higher court. Lawyers com mented that there is no precedent for such case in the supreme court of this state.
 Attorney Crocicchia was arrested about three weeks ago after Motor Patrolmen Thomas Bedding and John Walsh claimed to have chased" the defendant after car had been in collision with three au- tomobiles on West Main street. The car of the defendant was found on Field street, by the central fire head quarters some time later. Attorney (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
King George Welcomes President Lebrun Of
 France To Conference
European Developments
(By the United Press)

defiance of "stop Hi campaign increased fears and capitals today Rumania emerged role between the dctatorial and democratic fronts
 Dalade French mobilization 100000 continues through April President Albert Minister left sultation in London.
 dispatches said negotiations started Nationalist and Republican governments Spain
 LONDON-reat Britain, eight
  the British would regarded as illegal.
 BUCHAREST-Rumanias government and military leaders meet Carol the capitals mounts New trade with Britain Frontiers heavily reinforced
 BERLIN-Naz, revising policy to ien defiance of British consider retaatOry
  Reich.
 Saturday, o o
 KOvNOLhuanian cabinet hurriedIy Nazs fdently within Lthuana recOncled.
 WARSAWFoW opposition parties urged the form unity cabinet international trade mission negotiates closer ties with Poland.
 ROME-Fast council caxed Premier Benio Mussoln speech Sunday which hints will official phasize gravity of situation Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21

In what comprised a double barreled victory for the defense, Judge Inglis also declined to admit in evidence the probate inventory of the estate of the late Francis J. Fruin, former head of the Connec- ticut Supply Company, now oper- ated by Santalucia.
 Charges of State
 According to the states charges, the Connecticut Supply Company was formed in 1884 as a dummy to defraud the City of Waterbury.
 Tax records for 1930, 1881, 1883 and 1884 were introduced as evil dence, and other records for 1882, 1885, 1886 and 1887 were marked for identification, according to Alcorn, to show that Santalucia never filed a personal property return. Tax lists nok signed by Santalucia were not admitted.
 Three times, after admitting the records against Santalucia only, Judge Inglis warned the jury that they were not to even consider the evidence against any of the others accused. All other evidence admit ted in the trial, has been against all ths accused.
 Fruin Case Too Remote
 In refusing to admit the probate record of Fruin, which allegedly shows assets of but $26 900, while the city paid the Connecticut Supply Company approximately $295 ,000 in two years and three months prior to his death, Judge Inglis referred to 1t as "too remote"
 Such an inventory is made up solely for the purpose of forming the basis for the administration of that estate, and that is not admissible as against the third person on the theory of being a public record, un- less it would be admissible in action which involves, in some way, the administration of an estate," ruled Judge Inglis.
 Not Admissible
 Judge Inglis said that he was "convinced that they (the tax lists) were not admissible as a public rec ord and as against these accused.
 f1G Sdlu tIldO do 4iO VACWCd 1AAS ou0 thorities, such lists are made up solely for the purpose of assessing tax and that they, therefore. are admissible only in actions involving such assessment"
 Indications were that members of the board of finance, in the court room, under subpoena today, would be early witnesses. Several other city servants were also in the court room comprising almost majority of the capacity audience.
 Assistant Special. Prosecutor liar old E. Mitchell who underwent an emergency operation for an appen- dectomy last Friday, was reported resting comfortably today. Assistant Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr., was present today.
 5lst Day of Trial
 Today was the 5lst day of the trial, the start of the 18th week. Bartholomew Scannel, clerk in the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
FORMER LOCAL
 NURSE TO WED
Alice Marie Dorsey to Hap- pily End Old Romance of
 Her School Days
Special to The Democrat)

New York, March 21-Few days after she figured in front page news over the country as the air hostess and nurse who cared for 8 two- year-old boy on an air flight which meant life or death to the young ster, Miss Alice Marie Dorsey, 24, formerly of 926 West Main street, Waterbury, Conn, again makes the news"
 This time it is a more personal matter. It is continuation of TO- nance extending back to the time when Miss Dorsey was training at Waterbury hospital and met liar. old w. Turnbloom, 37, of IA Grove street, Waterbury, a certified public accountant in that city. MT. Turn bloom is to be the groom in a cere- mony at the Little Church Around the Corner, here, soon after the first of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21

Miss Dorsey, now residing at I'll West 17lst street, cared for little Harold Holt, two and one-half years old. when the lad and his mother, Mrs. Wilma Holt, made a flying dash from Pittsburgh to New Ro- chelle. Treatment for an ordinarily fatal abdominal ailment awaited Harold at New Rochelle hospital.
 Mrs. Holt had said: If Harold must die I want him to go here at home with us"
 But Dr. Alexander J. Chilko, ra- diologist of New Rochelle, who had treated other cases of "Wilm's tu- mor." offered the mother hope and telephoned that he would take care of expenses for the flying trip to New Rochelle.
 Miss Dorsey gave the lad tender care on the flight to Newark where the ambulance and score of news paper cameramen and reporters awaited the termination of the trip
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Mar. 2t-UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Mar 18th, compared with year ago: Thls Year Expenses Last Year SC, 49S,923,646.64 s5,309,149,0 ,032.56
 Receipts 4,207,G3O, ,2550G S4,541,70s, ,067.6s
 Cross Deficit s2,2s1,2ss.s91.5s s767,439, ,964.ss
 Net Deficit 4,491.5S s7t2,02l,314.Ss
 Cash Balance s3,421, ,s:2, ,063.95 sS,0Ss,s91,64O.2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
Assessment Lists Of Frankie Burns Barred By Court
Prosecutor Acorn Claimed He Could Show COnnec= tion of Mayor Hayes, But He Lost Contention;
 Fruin Estate Inventory Also Barred
BY JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff Reporter)

Tax assessment lists of Frank J. Burns" Santalucia with which Special Prosecutor Hugh M Acorn conended last Friday he could show definite association between Santauca and Mayor Frank Hayes were barred from the Waterbury conspiracy trial today evidence against any of the defendants but Sanauca by Judge Ernest ngs
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