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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
McLevy Hits New Britain

MCA<6Vy I1ltS lNCW DEAtaM
 Hartford, Conn.,, March 16-(UP) Socialist Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport today accused New Brit ain political leaders of resorting to devices" to present g favorable financial picture.
 The attack was made as reprisal for an assault on the Bridgeport financial situation by State Senator John L. Sullivan, D., New Britain. The senator was expected to reply shortly.
 Mayor McLevy, in a radio address, said Bridgeport in five years had re- duced its tax rate 3.5 mills, while the New Britain rate increased the same amount during the period.
 we have taken care of every current expenditure without resort ing to any device" McLevy said. He assailed passage of special act in 1883 which he said empowered New Britain to borrow against fu- ture taxes.
 "This is fundamentally the worst kind of municipal financing" he said. "How the general assembly was persuaded to enact such legislation IS beyond my power to understand. It is merely device to permit the laying of a fictitious tax and at the sanse time reflect Q general fund surplus on the balance sheet that does not actually exist"
 The controversy began over Sem ator Sullivan's attack on refund ing bond issue for $2,449,000 asked by Bridgeport municipal authoFi. i ties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
OBITUARY

Political Club and the Lithuanian Independent Political Club.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Lokis; son, Joseph Lokis, Jr., of Waterbury; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Walker, of Jersey City, N. J., Mrs. John Sulli- van, Providence, R. T., and Mrs. Ed win Kelley, Waterbury; two bro- thers, John Lokis, Newark, N. J., and William Lokis, Lithuania; a sister, Patricia Lokis, Lithuania; and three grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held on Sat- urday afternoon at 9 o'clock from the Stokes Funeral Home, 694 Riverside street. Burial will be in the family plot in Lithuanian cem- etery.
 CRANE-Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth (Torreyl Crane, 78, of Hartford, will be held tomorrow af- ternoon at 2 o'clock in the James T. Pratt funeral home, 71 Pennington avenue, Hartford. Mrs. Crane. widow of Prof. John Emory Crane, died Tuesday night at the Hartford hos pital after an illness of several months. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery, West Harford.
 Mrs. Crane was born in Deer Isle, Maine, Nov. IS, 1860, the daughter of the late James and Mary (Collins) Torrey. She had been resident of Hartford for 70 years.
 Survivors include two sons, Arthur Torrey Crane of Waterbury and Herbert w. Crane of West Hart ford; two daughters, Miss Flora E. Crane, and Mrs. Chandler Johnson, both of Hartford; five grandchildren and a great grandchild.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
TRIANON GIRLS
 TO HEAR LITTLE

Girls of the Trianon club will hear about highway safety tonight at their meeting at the Y. M. c. A. Officer James Little chief statistician of the Waterbury police accident prevention bureau, will speak on the subject at 8:45 o'clock. The bu- reau Is sponsoring a program in be- and speakers have been heard be- fore numerous organizations and on the radio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

CIMIELIUS-Frank Cimielius, 60 formerly of 36 Green street. died here yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. MT. Cimielius was born in Lithuania and came to Water bury 35 years ago. He was 8 mem Der of the Lithuanian Citizens Political Club.
 Several cousins are the only near survivors.
 The funeral will be held on Sat- urday morning at 10:15 o'clock from the Deliniks Funeral Home, IF Con- gress Ave. to St. Joseph's Church at 10:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 2 to Il o'clock and tomorrow afternoon and eve- ming.
 GABRIS-Barbara Ann Gabris four-year old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Gabris died this morn- ing at the Waterbury hospital after a brief illness. She was born in this city.
 Barbara is survived by her par ents; one brother, Joseph Jr., her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. John Valaitis of Middlebury and MT. and Mrs. Andrew Gabris of East Water bury road.
 The funeral will be held from the Mazaika funeral home 10 Porter street, time and arrangements to be announced later. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock this evening.
 LOKIS - Joseph Lokis, 37 Milton avenue, died last night at his home n S%o~ o t,v-iof i11nesc He WAS a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors to- Farrei Foundry. Lombard Bros, and their employees, the Truckers Union local. the Railway Express employ es, National Biscuit Co. employees and Shoe Hardware employees Tor Kindness extended us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband and father, Michael Mcdonald.
 MRS, MICHAEL MCDONALD
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
.GIzzARDY STONES FOUND

Greybull, Wyo. (UP) - Frequent discoveries of highly polished round stones amid dinosaur excavations near Greybull have mystified scien. tists for years. They were identified as dinosaur "gizzard" stones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Alleges Injury
 Claiming that she suffered a seri- ous hand injury when an inspector at the state motor vehicle depart ment testing lane on Thomaston avenue, Waterbury, slammed door. Mrs. Emma DuBarry appeared be- fore the claims committee yesterday afternoon in a favor of 8 bill Gllow- ing her $2,500 damages.
 Mrs. DuBarry told the committee that she was about to sit down in the back seat of a car that wan be- ing tested. As she did so, he said, an attendant slammed the auto mobile door, crushing her hand. Several bones were broken in the accident.
 The claimant contends that the accident was the result of careless nessness on the part of state em- ploye.
 The bill to reimburse Mrs. Du- Barry was introduced by Rep. Hugo Guastaferri of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
FUNERALS

The funeral of James w. Burnes will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Bergin fu- neral home, 290 East Main street, with a requiem mass at 10 o'clock in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home this aft ernoon and evening.
 Funeral services for Charles Franklin Tharp were held yester. day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. T. LeRoy Crosby, pastor of the South Federated church off1ciated. Burial was in Middlebury cemetery. Marcel Doucette sang Rock of Ages" and Nearer My God to Thee" accompanied at the organ by Fred Wilson. Bearers were John Mo- Hugh, Joseph Devine, Chester Haude, David Scully, Martin Kim ney and William Goodale.
 The funeral of James F. Laugh lin of West Hartford will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from St. Justine's church, Hartford. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery, Waterbury.
 Funeral services for Frederick w. Dempsey, production engineer of the Scovill Mfg. Co. were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of his parents in Canaan. The funeral of Miss Hannah Bresnahan will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, with requiem mass at g o'clock in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home this afternoon and eve- ming.
 The funeral of Mrs. Domenic Farino will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock from the Maiorano funeral nome, 95 Willow street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in the fam- fly plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to Il o'clock.
 Funeral services for William R. Leece will be held Saturday morn- ing at II o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church officiats ing. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from to g o'clock and tomorrow afternoon and evening from 3 to and 2 to g o'clock.
 The funeral of Mrs. Carmela Je- truzzi was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home 86 Byrne- side avenue to St. Lucy's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock. Among the floral pieces were those from De- partment 25-30-43 of the Waterbury Clock. Dept. 11L and K G. of the Waterbury Clock Company and Department II of the Waterbury Farrel Foundry. Burial was in the family plot in CaNary cemetery with cornmittal services by Father Scoglio. The pallbearers, all nephews Of the deceased were: Pietro Pe- tFuzzi, Canio Petruzzi, Joseph and Richard Galasso and James and Donate Sameli.
 Funeral services for Albert Jabs were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. John M. O.. Mohrmann officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery. The pail bearers were: Emil Dose, Michael Krampitz. Arthur Krampitz, Eric Schmidt. William Schmollinger and Albert 0ergens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
State Police Radio

Hartford, Conn, March 16--(UP) The judiciary committee today took under consideration Q measure proposing installation of state po- lice radio system to cost approxt- mately $9O,0O0.
 State Police Commissioner An- thony Sunderland told the commit tee at hearing the system would be of "inestimable value" in appre- hending criminals, and he was sup ported by Greenwich First Select man Eugene Loughlin, Bridgeport Mayor Jasper McLevy and several police chiefs.
 The insurance committee heard little opposition to measure sanc- tioning three non-prof1t sharing plans for prepaid hospital service now operating in Connecticut.
 Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe of the Hartford diocese told the com mittee: Tt aims at the common good and meets an economic necessity in Connecticut"
 The motor vehicles committee voted a favorable report on bill requiring motorists to stop after striking dogs on the road.
 Creation of @ Connectoicut devel- opment commission became a strong possibility after Governor Baldwin and Budget Director Benjamin F. Whitaker recommended to the ap- propriations committee an annual budge tof $35.000 for the proposed group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
/ MASSES

of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning, March 18th, at 500 o'clock, at St. MichaePs Church. Waterville, for the respose of the soul of the late Mrs. Mary Delaney Charles, daughter of the late MT and Mrs. James F. Burns. HOLMAN-1st anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, March 18th, 8 o'clock, at St. Thomas Church, for the re- pose of the soul of the late Will liam A. Holman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
JIIy Democrat Legislative Reporterl

fHy Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford. March l6. Prospects that the Republicans will have to grant the Democrats one county commissionership in each county today led to redoubled efforts on the part of aspirants for tiIe coveted posts. It 1t understood that the forces led by Samuel Pryor, Jr.. and J. Kenneth Bradley, are ptepared to offer the Democrats one commissioner in each county in or dbr to have their own slate Of com- uiissioners approved in the senate.
 sRep. Daniel Mahaney of Water bury has been nominated for one Of the three New Haven county posts. He is one of the few Demo- crats named, while large rumber of Republicans have had their names put forward. One of the lead- ing Republican candidates is Rep. Martin Whalen of Wolcott.
 Any hopes of members of the leg aslature becoming county commis- sibnerS depends, of course, on the fate of the dual job bill, now 1. the llAnds of a conference committee. The general expectation is that the Republican house will refuse to ac- cept the Democrats all-inclusive ainendments and that the bill will de.
 At present New Haven county has only two commissioners, Jacob Wal ter Of Cheshire and Robert Gerrish Of New Hvaen. The vacancy caused by: the resignation of Matthew A. Daly has never been filled.
 sThe Republican state organiza- ton is out to "get" Senator John s. Tllornhill of Brookfield, county com missioner of Fairfield county, who voted with the Democrats on the dual job bill. At a Fairfield county Republican caucus yesterday after noon, the vote against Thornhill vas 1912. The entire county ele- gation was to meet this afternoon for nominations.
 The c. o. P. leaders, it is rumor- gi. are even prepared to sac l41ce one commissionership in each county to defeat Thornhill's bid for zeappointment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
DuaI-Job Bill May Die


 Hartford, Conn.,, March 16-(UP) House and senate conferees on the dual job holding bill were instructed by party caucuseS today to hold fast to separate versions of the measure, and strong possibility existed the bill may die.
 Senate Democrats decided to stick by their amendment of the job bill making it "all-inclusive." The house Republican steering commit tee alsho was adamant, instructing it's conferees to hold fast to the orig inal bill which simply barred legis- lators from appointment to state or judicial jobs during their terms.
 The three conference committee members were to meet for the fourth time today, and it was probable no agreement would be reached. If the committee decides differences could not be smoothed over, the bill will be returned to the senate, where it was expected that body would vote to adher etc its former action in voting for the "all-inclusive" ver- sion.
 May Not Vote Again
 Tied in with this battle was ar- John s. Thornhill, Brookfield insur- other one affecting State Senator gent Republican, who this afternoon faced a determined administration drive to oust him from his Fairfield county commissionership as re- purisal for his vote on the dual- job bill.
 Thornhill held the balance of power in the senate, and his busting as county commissioner might de- prive Republicans of any of his fu- ture voteS Forty-four Fairfield county legislators, including Social ists and Democrats, were to vote on nominations for his job,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Relief Program

The federal relations committee las set down March 31 as the date for 8 hearing on a bill, by Rep. Hugo Guastaferri of Waterbury. which calls for the appointment of q State commission to cooperate with federal relief authorities so that a more stringent control may be ex- srcised over the spending of fed- eral relief funds.
 Next Tuesday the labor commit tee will conduct hearing. on Sena- tor George T. Culhane's lengthy Dill establishing fair labor standards bI. employment within the limits of the state. On the same day the com- Ihittee will hear bill by Rep. Mar fiR Whalen of Wolcott, which would set up minimum wages and maxi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
SEN. MCCARTHY
 CHARGES SPITE
Continued from Page l,

(Continued from Page D unfavorably these bonds which will provide food and supplies for many hundreds of families and report favorably approximately $2500, 900 worth of bonds for the city of Bridgeport, which bonds provide nothing more than . campaign speech"
 Brown, he said, 'had Q different interpretation for New Britain than he used on Bridgeport"
 Validating Act
 Hartford, Conn, March 16-(UP) The house today passed a validat- ing act, legalizing mergers made in 1928 by the Litchfield Electric Light and Power company.
 The consultations were with the Washington Electric Light and Power O., and the Ridgefield Elec- tric Light company.
 It approved 8 bill giving savings banks the right to negotiate mort gage loans along the requirements of the national housing act, and voted to reimburse the town of Wal lingford $500.08 for overpayments to the state in dog taxes.
 A proposed pension system for employees of the Wallingford Electric Light company was rejected.
 Another bill passed gave county detectives the same arresting powers as constables.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
DIED

 GABRIs-In this city. March 18th, 1889, Barbara Ann Gabris, of this city. Funeral arrangements later, from Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter St.
 BLOWER-In this city, March 18th, 1889, Steve A. Blower, of 449 Ham ilton Ave: Funeral Saturday after noon, at 1880 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St i, to St. Johns Episcopal Church. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery CIMIELIUs In this city, March 18th, 1889, Frank Cimielius, of 36 Green St. Funeral Saturday morn. ing. at .10:15 o'clock, from Deliniks Funeral Home, 17 Congress Ave, to St. Joseph's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 LOKIs = In this city, March 18th, 1889, Joseph Lokis, of 37 Milton Ave. Funeral Saturday afternoon, at ? o'clock. from Stokes Funeral Home, 694 Riverside St. Burial in Lithuanian Independent cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Committee Reverses Itself

Hartford, Conn, March 16-(UP) The general assembly's judiciary committee. under strong attack from senate Democrats for "stallinE" on social end labor legislation today re- versed itself on several unfavorable reports on measures liberalixing old age pensions. and reassigned them for hearing March 24.
 The reports were to have been made this week, and Democrats were ready to attack the commit tea Earlier ip the week. the Rspub- lican controlled committee was ac- cused by Democrats of rushing through utility bills while "stalling" on labor measures and other bills af-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

LOKIS - Joseph Lokis, 37 Milton avenue, died last night at his home after brief illness. He was member of the Lithuanian Citizens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
COP. May Endorse
 Democratic Nominee
County Commissionership Arrangement May Bring Ap-
 pointment to Representative Daniel J. Mahaney
Alleges Injury

mum hours for intra-state indus try.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Funeral services for Albert Jabs were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. John M. O. Mohrmann officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery. The pail bearers were: Emil Dose, Michael Krampitz. Arthur Krampitz, Eric Schmidt. William Schmollinger and Albert 0srgens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

The funeral of James F. Laugh lin of West Hartford will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from St. Justine's church, Hartford. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery, Waterbury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-06
Brain TwizzIer
BY PROF. J. D. FLINT,
Professional Athletes.

A group of athletes met at great
athletic carnival This particular
group was composed of athletes who
were all interested in several sports.
There were five of the men who
decided, during a dinner together
one night, to work up little friend
ly competition among themselves.
The idea came after they had all
been talking about their favorite
sports. The outcome of the deci-
sion was that on an appointed day
the five men met at great field to
try their skill at different sports
against one another. Each of them
was to elect a different sport
and then the five would compete
to see which was the best. If the
man who had elected that sport
was beaten by any of the others he
must pay to each of them the same
number of dollars that the individ-
ual already had. The competition
commenced and, strangely enough,
each of the athletes was beaten in
his chosen sport by one of the 9TH
Ars. When the whole competition
vas over it was found that they had
$50 apiece. How much had each
had to start? Let's call them A, B,
c, D and E and assume that they
competed in that order.
ANSWER on Page D-8)
Copyright, 1890
Evening star., 1939-09-07
TrujNo Sails
Europe
Ion His Yacht

Unable to book passage on a regu-
lar liner, DR.. Rafael L. Trujillo, for
mer president OF the Dominican Re-
public. is reported on the high seas
aboard his 225-foot yacht, the RAM
fis, on his way back to America from
the European war zone. The yacht
is flying the neutral Dominican flag.
Trujillo, recently accorded of1icial
courtesies during a visit to this
country, left Lisbon for New York
several days ago, the Dominican
Legation was advised yesterday by
Teodulo Bina Chevalier, Dominican
minister to Spain
The former president was accom-
Evening star., 1939-09-07
ID. C.. Boy, Home From Abroad,
Offered $3.50 Profit for Ticket
W. B. Alexander
Tells of Conditions
And Rush for u. S.

Ticket scalpers would have had
field day at Boulogne, France, the
day the Holland American Lines
Veendam sailed for America, accord
ing to William B. Alexander, 20
year-old Princeton University junior,
of 1884 Kenyon street NV, who
arrived in New York aboard the
liner yesterday.
On student tour of Europe dur
ing the summer, young Alexander
said today that when ne and his
party of 26 students prepared to go
aboard the Veendam they were Of
fered upward to $3.50 profit for
their one-way tickets by hundreds of
Americans stranded in the French
port.
England and France declared war
while the Veendam was at sea, but
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Rome
Continued From First Page

and its military alliance still are
functioning.
Italy's non-intervention during
these days in which Germany has
no apparent need of her help, most
of them thought, is part of a pre-
arranged plan of Hitler and Mus
solini.
Many Italians are expressing the
belief that, If France were weakened
by long struggle against Germany
Italy then would enter the conflict
against her.
On the other hand, the course
taken by Italy leaves the way open
for Mussolini to act differently
should. for example, France and
Britain launch a terrific and effec-
tive offensive on Germany.
Diplomats also are of the opinion
that Mussolini is watching the
United States closely.
If he feels that the United States
with its enormous resources, is likely
to enter the war, he may be more
cautious about entering it on Ger
many's side, they say.
Italy's war preparations were ad-
vanced step by a law ordering
ammonium nitrate plants to be KEEP,
at peak efficiency The plants
which are being enlarged, were
ordered to be ready for top pro-
duction by the end of December OF
suffer 10000 lire (about $500 fine
and possible closure.
The guilds ministry was en-
powered to order the companies
to produce ammonium nitrate fol
agricultural purposes. 1t is used
also in the manufacture of ex-
plosives.
Evening star., 1939-09-07

though they listened to news bull
letins by radio.
High lights of his tour, sponsored
by Student International Travel As
sociation, were related by William.
according to countries, as follows:
In England: AN old lady on q
London bus told me her countrymen
felt sure America would help in
case of war"
In Germany: "A Nazi trooper con-
fidentially stated to me early in the
summer that Danzig would be taken
on July Is. -" German newspapers
said all that American college boys
learn in college Is how to eat gold
fish. The army appeared to be
very well trained. Women worked
while men and children drilled.
In Italy Alongside Germany's
troops, the italian forces appeared
slovenly and lazy"
William, in Germany more than
half of the time spent on the con-
tinent, said he is yet to see a Ger
man smile"
Evening star., 1939-09-07

panied by about dozen friends, in
cluding the wife Of President Jacinto
B. Peynado, her three daughters,
DR.. Francisco Benzo, secretary Of
public health, and two Americans.
Gen. Trujillo cut short a vacation
in Southern France and Italy after
the outbreak Of hostilities. His wife,
two-month-old daughter and To-
year-old son previously had sailed
aboard a passenger liner.