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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08

NEW YORK. Sept. 8-(UP)-The radiomarine Corporation today said 1t had received report that sub- marine had torpedoed and sunk the British steamer Regent Tiger.
 Radiomarine said 1t had received the following message:
 "The steamer Jean Jadot advises that it has saved the crew of A man of the S. S. Regent Tiger, Brit ish, torpedoed by 8 submarine"
 The Jean Jabot is Belgian freighter of 5.85s tons with Antwerp as her home port. The Regent Ti- ger. 10.125 tons, had London as her home port.
 The message from the Jean Jadot did not indicate where the Regent Tiger had been torpedoed.
 OTTAWA, ONT, Sept. a-.(UP)- Canada's position in the European war was the same today as it was Sept. 1.-two days before Britain de- clared war on Germany.
 The Dominion still was the only rne in the British Empire that had aot declared war on the Reich.
 Parliament was in emergency ses- sion to consider that governor-gen- eral Lord Tweedsmuir termed effec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
lBy United Pressl

The $2o,ooo,o0o North German Lloyd Liner Bremen, richest poten- tial war prize of the German merchant fleet, was reported on good authority today to have reached the safety of an Iceland port.
 A exploitation showed that in five days of war. nine ships have been sunk and l66 persons from their crews and manifests are believed lost in the war of Great Britain and Germany on one anothers shipping
 The whereabouts of the Bremen had been a mystery since she left New York August 30 without pass engers, cargo or mail. in response from orders from Berlin to get home quickly. She had been detained two days in New York, over the angry protests of her operators, while cus- toms men searched her for guns or contraband. The day she left two British destroyers had been reported lurking of the New York coast. That was three days before Britain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
0vlLL co.
 FIRE CAUSES ExCITE E N ENT

A brief but spectacular blaze at the Scovill Company plant near the Hamilton avenue entrance to the plant near East Main street was cause of considerable excite. ment throughout the city shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon, as the factory whistles resounded for several minutes.
 According to Motor Patrolman Joseph Mccarthy the fire started when workman wheeling . load Of brass In . small hand-ear knocked . cap off an oil-feed line. The oil spilled over nearby hot muffies and instantly blazed up, the flames going as high as the ceiling In the rolling mill, which Is two stories high at thls point.
 The roof was soon ignited and when flremen responded to . tele- phoned call they found it ncces- sary to hoist the new 85.foot aerial ladder m order to attack the blaze. A shop sprinkler system aided In extingulshing the blaze within the shop Itself.
 There was no estimate of the damage caused by factory of- ficials early this afternoon and newspapermen were not allowed within the plant gates to view the scene of the fire or to interview fire or factory officials present there.
 The Democrat was flooded with telephone calls shortly before 2 o'clock as people inquired as to the meaning of the blowing of the Scoviii company whistles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08

operations as reported here were:
 1. The Nazi forces moving down from East Prussia and the corri- dor were less than 30 miles north of Warsaw, where they appeared to have devoted the last two days largely to strengthening their line and waiting for other operations to catch up with their swift advance, The Nazis presumably had not yet forced 0 crossing of the Bug river, but northeast of Warsaw they re- ported mechanized groups had crossed the river Narew near Rozan, thus further encircling the Polish capital.
 2. South of Warsaw, the Nazis reported they had struck up to Mszcznoonow, about 25 miles from the Polish hospital. This column had advanced around Lodz, which ap- parently remained In Polish hands. AS this advance continued, the Ger
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
THEATERS OPEN
 UP FOR ENGLAND

London. Sept. s-UP)-Authorities decided today to permit the reopen. ing of theaters in so-called neutral districts and in areas where refugees are being received.
 War or no war, the British want to go to the movies.
 Thousands all over England are asking when the theaters, closed by war orders. will reopen.
 In one midland town an orderly demonstration was organized outside the largest motion picture house. urging the manager to reopen 1t.
 A London motion picture house posted this notice:
 Closed. The nearest cinema open Is at Aberystwyth, 2S8 miles away"
 An official of the cinenatograph exhibitors association said he hoped the situation would be clarified over the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
ALDERMEN MEET
 MONDAY NIGHT
Mayor Perriello Calls Board in to Discuss
 Business of City

A special meeting of the board of aldermen for Monday night was called today by Mayor Patrick M. Perriello. The session was sum- moned for the purpose of considering 'any and all" city business.
 The meeting will be in addition to c regular meeting scheduled for Monday night. It will mark the first appearance as aldermen of Attorney J. Gregory Lynch and Frank varan- elli, who were named to the board last night.
 Mayor Perriello will appear before the aldermen, the board which he left last week when automatically advanced to the mayoralty, to dis cuss a program of city economies which he proposes.
 No Mere Appointments
 The mayor announced today that he will make no further appoint ments to city boards or commissions until next week. He said he planned to interview prospective appointees over the weekend.
 The executive offices in the city hall were besieged with callers all morning long. The mayor planned conferences with various department heads whom he has not yet been able to interview.
 Notices of the special aldermanic meeting were being served on mem- bers of the board today by City Sheriff Angelo Nardona.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
WAR BULLETINS

tive action in "the state of war which now exists" This will inc clude an appropriation to meet the expenditures necessitated by the war.
 The Dominion's position presently is one of "apprehended"-not real" war, in accordance with pro- clamation under the war measures act of 1914, Prime Minister w. L. Mackenzie King said.
 PORTLAND, Me, Sept. 8--(UP)-- Guards patroled the Ripogenus and Seboomook supply dams and the South Twin power house of the Great Northern Paper company plants in northern Maine to pre- vent. officials said. possible sab otage."
 BRIDGEPORT. CONN, Sept. g. (UP)-At the request of National Chairman Jasper McLevy. the So- cial Democratic Federation of the United States today cabled the Ger man Social Democratic Federation from Washington:
 we welcome your manifesto urg-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
FRITZ KUHN DOES
 MORE TALKING

New York, Sept. 6 = (U.P) = Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German. American Bund, issued a statement today in which he said:
 "The sinking of the Athenia was committed by the British on the di- rect order of Winston Churchill first Lord of the Admiralty.
 "The Roosevelt administration B pgo-Dritish.'"
 "The war is the outcome of in. ternationai Jewish plotting
 "The Nazi- Soviet trade agreement was adopted purely for economic reasons"
 Kuhn said he had Issued hls state. ment fin the interest of true ieu. traiity in the veritable flood oi British -Jewish atfocity propaganda that is sabotaging the disinterested impartiaiity officially proclaimed by the administration"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08

Additional changes in the per- sonnel of the controllers office are expected within the next week. One of those slated for dismissal is Alderman Thomas Bane, Republi- can, assistant purchasing agent. Other dismissals and replacements will also be made.
 MT. Foster was dismissed by Con- troller Sweeney several weeks ago. and his position has been open since that time. Several other changes have been made since Controller Sweeney took office. succeeding the late Controller Sherwood L. Row. land. James P. Purcell, city ace countant, resigned, and was suc- ceeded by John J. Ciko, of Carteret, N. J. Alexander Raeburn, depart- mental auditor, and William Ferrari, payroll clerk, were dismissed, and succeeded by Frank Larry" Doyle and August Rinaldi.
 In court test last year 1t was ruled that the controller has full power of appointment in his office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
LONDONERS ARE
 EARLY RETIRERS
Night Life Much Disrupted By Blackout; Cab Driver
 Has Tragedy
BY SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS United Press Stan Correspondent

tOuiteu EEebb 6tau tVEEebPUuOeutI London. Sept. 8-(UP)-London- CTS have become early retirers since the war started and the general deadline for bed was now around i0:30 p. m.
 The principal reasons were that there was now nothing to do as re- gards night life and people wanted to obtain as much rest as possible in event German planes raided dur- ing the night.
 From the blacko,it deadline around 7:30 ?. m. on, the only pub- tic gathering places were public houses (saloons), clubs and restau- rants. They generally close between i0:30 and II. There are no movies, theaters or similar amusements.
 Despite Q 50 per cent decrease in traffic, traffic accidents have not been reduced and there was some specuation whether 1t would be found advisable to relax more strin- gent 'blackout regulations.
 Blackouts are increasingly abso- lute with the waning moon. With more and more curb stones painted white, walking was becoming less difficult at night.
 Blackout shuffle
 Night time pedestrians were de- veioping what Londoners called "the blackout shuttle" as they felt their way along.
 And pedestrians with keen eye- sight whistled cheerfully to others so collisions could be avoided. spe- cial beacons, once a protection to pedestrians, were now menace.
 Housewives appeared today in some slum districts wearing trousers and welding paint brushes began
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
Nine Ships Go Down In Five Days Of Warfare
Bremen Is Now Reported Safe in Some Iceland liar. bor-l66 Persons Have Been Lost in Sinking
 of Ships By Germany

declared war, but not long enough for the Bremen to have reached home before the British fleet block aded the Baltic.
 Excellent Harbors
 Fjords near Reykjavik make ex- cellent harbors for ships the size of the Bremen and 1t was believed she would be safe because Iceland, like Denmark with which she is united, is traditionally neutral during Eu- ropean wars.
 The United Press informant said the Bremen reached an Icelandic harbor perhaps Reykjavik Thurs day. Dispatches from the Iceland capital said four German ships had arrived Thursday but did not name them. It had been reported at Ber- lin that the Bremen had reached safety" in an unnamed neutral port.
 Three Ships Escape
 Other merchant ships had not had the Bremens luck this week,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
French Troops Penetrate Great BienwaId Forest
 Across Lauter River
NO COMPARISON TO
 WORLD WAR BATTLE
French Are Mopping Up Pill Boxes to Smash
 Through Lines Line
BY RALPH HEINZEN United Press Staff Correspondent)


 Paris, September 8.-UP) A series of local operations on the Saar front widened to- day into the first big battle of the French-G German phase of the war. French war communique No. g, issued by the general staff at 1l:50 a. m. (6:50 a. m., EDT) said:
 "We were able to achieve local advances of variable import ance, substantially improving the conditions of our advance at certain points"
 Fresh German divisions were thrown Into action on the Saar River sector, where French pres- sure continued under protective smelling of the big calibre artillery in the Maginot Line.
 The battle was fought chiefly by infantry, supported by hundreds of tanks on both sides, in the wooded hills which circle Saarhruecken on the German side.
 Pass Maginot Line
 It was reported that the French continued to advance after holding positions considerably in advance of their Maginot Line. and that they had penetrated the Great Bienwald forest on the German side of the Lauter River, which marks the frontier between Lauterbourg and Wissembough.
 The Bienwald. near the Lauter Valley, is traversed by e German road extending from Schweigofen to Scheibenhard.
 French operations were still said to be confined to testing various enemy positions and cleaning up advanced pill boxes and machine gun nests until strategists discov- cred - as they hoped to do = weak point in the German defen- sive system.
 After that, it was indicated, an offensive would be launched to smash through the Lines Line.
 Heavily Fortified
 The French admitted that the Lauterbourgh- -Wissembourg sector was heavily fortified and that re- connoitring operations were neces- sary before weak points could be discovered.
 Published analyses like those being given by the Petit Parisien. and be- lieved to bear some semi-official authority. said that no sensational operations such as opened the World War were to be expected for the present, due to the heavy, parallel Qualifications along the German
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08

While official sources said that German territory in the Rhineland front with France twas not at tackled" all day Thursday, the mili- tary dispatches from Poland con- tinued to report swift advances in which mechanized troops and aerial forces combined to beat off occas- ional Polish counter attacks.
 It was indicated that the battle for Warsaw was confined to prelim- mary stages pending consolidation of the Nazi position and the closing of q big German loop around Posen in western Poland. Several more districts in Posen province were re- ported occupied.
 German announcements and broadcasts to the German people said that Polish resistance was slir- prisingly weak. In many instances, the Germans claimed, activities were merely pursuit of the Polish forces.
 Tactical Viewpoint
 From @ tactical viewpoint, today's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
Six Naval Flyers Meet Death In Bomber Crash
One of Navys Flying Dreadnaughts" Exploded After Crash-Dsaster Took Place 10 Miles Off
 San Diego Naval Base

San Diego, Cal, Sept. --(UP)- The bodies of six naval flyers were recovered today from the burned wreckage of Q bomber which crashed and burst Into flames 10 miles east of the navy's air base here last night.
 They were burned beyond recog- milton.
 An inquiry was begun by naval authorities today in an attempt to discover the cause of the crash.
 The crew aboard when the ship snagged 6 radio aerial near the naval base and fiuttered to it's doom several miles distant, was identified by the navy as follows:
 Lieut.. A. II. Irons, Wilmington, Dol.
 Ensign L. W. Latremore, Cam bridge. Mass.
 V. P. Morris, aviation ordinance man second class and pilot, Arkon, Ohio.
 II. c. Berry, radioman. 3rd class, Trumann, Ark.
 Frank Vukovich. aviation chief machinist's mate. Milwaukee, Wis.
 IT. Q, Wilson, aviation maehinist's mate, 3rd class, Madera. Cal.
 Patrol Flying Boat
 The plane was one of the P B Y pa- trol flying boats attached to squad ran i2 ct the great base here. It and i've sister ships had left the North Island slip early last evening on a routine night practice flight" The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
CONGRESS MAY BE
 CALLED SEPT. IS
By LYLE c. WILSON Limited Press Staff COrrespondent)

United Press Stan COrresponoehtl
 Washington, Sept. 8. (UP)-Presi. dent Roosevelt was represented to- day as hoping to limit Congress to the single subject of war emergency if he decides to recall legislators to Washington before the regular ses- sion beginning next January.
 Neutrality act revision and legis- lation to provide adequate war risk insurance for American flag ships would be sure of special session at- tention.
 Whether a session will be sum- moned, however, remains MT. Roose- velt,s secret. The White House said he had not yet decided. He told his press conference the subject had not yet been reached in develop ment of administration war policy. But stephen T. Early, White House secretary, said yesterday that the President had had intermittent con- versations with legislative leaders during the past week on the sub ject of an early call.
 Favor Early Session
 One White House intimate ex- pressed the opinion today that New Deal congressional reaction was favorable to an early special ses.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
NEWS OF WARSAW
 MET WITH DELAY
United Press Writer Able to Get Some of Events
 Through Lines
BY EDWARD W. BEATTIE, JR. Limited Press Staff Correspondent

BY EDWARD w. BEATTlE, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent
 Warsaw, Sept. 6.-(Delayed in Transmission )-(UP).-Nazi bomb- ing planes seeking to cut the Wis., tula river bridges raided Warsaw this afternoon.
 It was the most intensive bombing yet experienced in Warsaw.
 The air raid alarm was followed by e dozen unusually heavy explo- sions. apparently near the east sta- ton from which trains leave for Wilno, Brest-Lltovsk and other points east of the vistula river.
 One train for Brest-Litovsk had been waiting in the station just be- fore the air raid. It vas crowded to capacity with even the corridors damned by standees. It had been in the state, unable for some reason to get started, for five hours before the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
PERRIELLO MEN
 OPEN CAMPAIGN
Independent Republicans to Place His Name on
 Their Ticket

Supporters of Mayor Patrick M, Perriello today were preparing to file nominating petitions next week listing the new mayor as the candi. date of an Independent Republican party. Reliable sources said that lis would be the only name on the tick- ct, and that thefe would be no with drawal unless MT. Perriello Is given the Republican nomination for mayor.
 The plan Is to have the Indepen- dent Republican place on the voting machines secured, in case MT. Per- riello Is rebuffed by the Republican leadership. The filing of the nom- mating petitions will not prevent the mayor from entering the regu- lar Republican primary.
 Public To Be Asked
 With his name listed as an Tn. dependent Republican candidate for mayor, MT. perriello would probably ask the voters to give him their bal- lot for the fnayoralty but to vote for the rest of the Republican ticket.
 The election laws are still in dis- pute, but the nominating petitions will nevertheless be filed, 1t was said today. The city manager chart- CT bill says that no candidates for office shall be nominated until after Oct. 3, but the state laws re- quire the filing of . new party tick- ct 63 days before election. With the election Nov. i4, this 6S-day dead- line arrives next week.
 It All Depends
 The petitions will be provisional on the fate of the city manager in the referendum Oct. 8. If the chart. CT should be approved, the voters on Nov. i4 will not elect any mayor, But if 1t is defeated, the regular city officers viii be elected as in the past.
 The strong opposition being shown by the c. 0. P. leadership to MT Portfolios candidacy for the mayor ally nomination is the reason given for the nominating petitions for e new party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
Quilter Succeeds Charles Foster As Purchasing Agent
Controller Sweeney Says Appointment Is Effective Monday-Thomas Bane, Assistant Purchasing
 Agent Soon May Be Let GO

Appointment of Bartholomew M Quilter, of 75 Plank Road as city purchasing agent announced today by Controller Martin J. Sweeney. The appointment is effective Monday. Mr. Quiter, who succeeds Charles C. Foster, operates the National Awning Company. He is appointed during the shakeup that followed the establish ment of new district lines last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. s.-(UP).-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Sept. G. compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last feaR $1, 04,261, ,029.97 $1.e13,472,0ii.4i
 Receipts
 sss2, ,ss4,54s.25 sss5. .s5s.77s.s5
 Groce Deficit ss4i.5ss.4ss.7s s74z5l5.ss5.os ss4l. .4s2.2ss s747.s77.ss5.os s2.227.4i7.l74.75 ss.iss.7s4, ,oss.s5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
BINGHAM TO WED

Greenwich. Conn.,, Sept. s.--(UP) Jonathan Bingham, 25, New Ha- ven, son of former Gov. and U. S. Sen. Hiram Bingham. applied today for 6 license to wed Miss June Ross bach, 20, White Plains, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
French Armies Pushing Ahead--Nazis Rush Aid From Forces In Poland
German Forces Make
 Advance On Warsaw
Within 25 Miles of Capital-Two Nazi Armies Are Closing In-Third Army Is Trying to Pre-.
 vent Retreat Into Rumania
BY JOSEPH w. GREGG, JR. . United Press Staff Correspondent)

Berlin, September 8. - (UP) - German armed forces hcve advanced to within about 25 miles of Warsaw both north and south of the Polish capital the high command announced today while third column struck eastward through south Poland toward Lwow in maneuver to cut off retreat to the Rumanian frontier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
STREET sUPT. DIES

leev Britain. Conn, Sept. s.-UP) --John A. Burns, g, superintendent of streets. died last night after a long illness. His widow and two sons survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-08
The Weather

Thunder Storms; Satur-
 day Fair, Cooler Fun Weather Report Page .
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Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29

SQUASH--SUMER AN WINTER VARIETIES
Here some tips on how to select squash.
squash in two types, the end winter.
differing in character and habits Of growt. writes
the CONSUMERS GUIDE, publioatio of the Consumers
Counsel Division Of the AAA.
"Pick your sumner squashes for freshness and
heaviness for their size. They should be eaten
hi 1e young. wen the skin is tender enough that
a fingernai1 indents it. This will mean that the
seeds tender. too ,--an important consideration
since summer squashes frequently eaten without
disoarding rind seeds.
"If you looking for good pie filling. pass
up the kind in favor Of the winter cities.
For food value, too, the winter varieties have q
slight edge.
"If you plan to store winter squashes for the
cold months whom prices be they we'll
matured and thiok-sinned. Above all avoid those
with soft rind signs Of decay"
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29
WHEN YOU BUY A VACUUM CLEANER

WnrN 1OU bUI A VACUUM CLEANER
Most vacuum cleaners US ing suctio on and q mo-
tor driven brush or agitator wi II more dirt
from rug in given time than cleaner us ng sue
tion alone.
That's the conclusion of scientists in the WASH
ingt Agri cultural Experiment Stati after an ex-
hanst1ve study as reported in the CONSUMERS DE.
publication of the Consumers Counsel Divi 81 on of
the AAA.
"The Washington Station decided to find out the
difference between the two types Of cleaners soen-
tif1cany, and used different cleaners on Auninis-
ter. Wilton. and velvet rugs" writes the GUIDE.
"On whole. price should be be accepted as an
indi of the eff ency durability Of ma
ch1ne, says the GUIDE. Viii lie of the moro ex-
pen sive machines found to the dirt
in given time, less expensive machines may remove
the cunt Of dirt if run for longer period
Of ine.
Little difference ound among tn cleaners
in the amount Of nap they took from the rugs. In
any case, wear on the rugs found to be almost
neg1 igible vd tn all the cleaners.
Finally, matter what your choice, advise
these experts. be the inside Of bag is kept
clean"
REMOVING IODINE STAINS
Ammonia vi IL always take out iodine stains.