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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21
AUSTRALIANS, Il YEARS
OLD, MUST ENTER ARMY

MELBOURNE, Australia- Com
pulsory military training for ~
men 81 years Of age will BE- nitro
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21

fish press described the sinking Of
the battleship Royal Oak at an
Choir, was two-fold.
Even if the Royal Oaks protec-
tive steel bulges had proved effec-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21
CARTAGENA, Colombia -

CARTAGENA, Colombia -
Emiromel Correa, q fisherman,
said today he and q companion,
fishing off the coast near san
Medina, had seen three subma-
rines of unknown nationality
: Meaning southwestward. One
was large and two were small
Inc said. The fisherman's report
appeared to substantiate several
previous messages from coastal
points that submarines had
been seen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21
Mayor of Oregon
Citu Succumbs

PORTLAND, Ore.-Mayor L. O.
Harding Of Oregon City died FRI
day In the U. s. Veterans hospital
after failing to rally from an oper-
alton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21
'Pu Stick by Johnny Says
Grief-Stricken Young Mother

since January. 1875. and lived in ;
modest apartment. where neigh.
bors said they both were devoted
TO the baby. Bsils Frances, and tn
confession was ''ipconceivable."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21
British Fear Germans Haze Built,
Nev Destructive 70rped0es
Admiralty Experts Null Over Disgrace
of Scapa Flow" Courageous Disaster

LOND0N-Experts naval matters suggested the pos
sbily today that submarine weapon German tor
pedo of unprecedented destructive power capable of piercing
bateshp blisters before exploding might have been re-
sponsibe in part for "the disgrace of Scapa Flow.
striking, that the full
l.. - a.crsa the sinking Of would directed
-, ~, :. against the ships vitals.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21
WEATHER

Unsettled tonight and Sunday
Temperatures: High, 60; low, o.
Sun rises, 6:s7; sets, Sis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21

On the north the Ncrdips~ lee
have re-affirmed their sesn ATTY
and determination 10 nFh'sfain
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-21
BANK TRANSACTIONS

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Although they decry Col Lind
bergh's proposal because Of its
defeatist aroma, Brtishers here
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20

any evidence.
 Thus, in the cases of the 16 not presenting evidence, the situation remains just as st was when Judge Inglis ruled June 24 on their mo- tions for dismissal and denied the motions.
 Defense's Turn
 Following the summation of the state, which may take a couple of days, the defense summation will commence. Tn criminal cases there is often placed into effect a two hour rule, which limits the summa- ton arguments on behalf of each defendant to two hours.
 Arguments are to be presented on behalf of at least 19 of the defen- dants on trial. Attorney Charles E. Williamson of Dariep, who has tes- tified for the state, Is on trial before Judge 1nglis, not the jury. and Judge Inglis will determine his guilt or in- nocence.
 Considering that the two hours rule is placed into effect, 1t will re- quire about two court weeks to com plete the arguments on behalf of 19 defendants. Special Prosecutor AL corn will then have opportunity to make the final statement to the jury.
 In the majority of cases of this scope, the presiding judge adjourns court for a day at least, after all arguments have been completed, be- fore making his charge to the jury.
 Judge Inglis' charge undoubtedly will be lengthy and bulky, and should require at least a whole day
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(Continued from Page i) kerchief fiuffed jauntily from his breast pocket.
 He and his companions sat in a small insurance office adjoining the second floor courtroom while Judge Louis Rieutord disposed of the daily grist of minor cases.
 Many persons who were unable to gain admittance to the courtroom stood outside the building.
 Also in court was Attorney John H. Devine of Boston, who said he represented Count Vonsiatsky. At the time of Kuhn's arrest, Webster Police Chief John c. Templeman re- ported that Vonsiatsky was one of the Bund leaders three companions. Later, however, the man in question was identified as a brother er-in-law of the count.
 T came here because my client has been wrongfully libelled," Devine told newsmen. T intend to demand restraction from the police here and from MT. Kuhn. Both of them said that my client was present dur ing this affair. My client contends he was not. and I intend to take the proper action to bring about retractions."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
FRONTIER
 GUARD IS SHOT

Warsaw, Poland, July 20.-(UP)- Reports from Danzig said today that Polish frontier guard was shot and killed by Danzig storm trooper at the town of Trzcionki.
 The report was believed to be an- other version of an incident al- ready reported from Danzig as hav- ing occurred at Postelau. Ohicials said there was no shooting at Pos- telau, pointing out that there Is no Polish customs ofiice there.
 An ofiicial of the DanzIg senate visited the Polish commissariat at Danzig and expressed condolences.
 Reliable advices from Danzig said a customs officer, accompanied by storm troopers. crossed the Polish frontier at Trxcionki. A Polish frontier guard named Withold Bud- ziewicz challenged. whereupon the storm troopers shot and killed the guard about 100 feet on the Polish side of the frontier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
87 Witnesses Questioned During 4-Day
 Session or Waterbury;s Conspiracy Trial
Jury to RecOnvene August list For Judges Ruling
 Closing Arguments

lowed Fitzmaurice in testifying for the state.
 The record for lengthiest testi- mony is held by James P. Purcell, now acting controller. He was on the stand 19 days, while his nearest contender for endurance honofs was Warren M. Brown, the states accountant, who was on the stand IS days.
 The complete list of witnesses called by the state after Ftzmaurice includes: Edward c. Levy, Raymond Smith, George Horwitz, Arthur Lockwood, James Purcell, Edward J. Hickey, Austin Phelps, Thomas P. Morrissey, John s. Fox, Charles l.. Doty, Warren M. Brown.
 Joseph Moore, Mrs. Francis Fruin, John Luskay, Bart Scannell, Thomas R. Hartigan, Mrs. Lucille R. Adolf, Mrs. Wanda Sitka, John Savers, Harley W. Tripp, Major Judge, Charles B. Jackson, Peter Griffin, John A. Hayden, Edward L. Futile, Martin P. Hayden, Charles E. Will Hanson, Joseph B. McMahon, Harry Mackenzie, Fred Dalton, Edward Downes, Patrick Carlin, Joseph Car roll, Francis Brice, James O'Don- nell, Timothy Horgan, Francis O'Donnell, Harold Cook, Calvin Richardson, William L. Loomis, Henry s. Seeley, Albert A. Johnson, Carl Heebner, Frank T. Waering, Anthony P. Sunderland, Thomas J. Spellacy.
 Former Mayors
 John P. McGrath, Francis P. Gull foile, William Thoms, John H. Goss, Daniel L. Haywood. Bert 0. Stig- berg, Herman Weisman, Beatrice Pomponio, Helen Driscoll, Elsie Emanuelson, Francis Troy, J. War ren Upson, Edward J. Hickey.
 The defense started June 27, after three of the defendants had been dismissed by Judge Inglis, who de- termined, after the state closed It's case June 13, that there was insuf- ficient evidence against them.
 Twenty defendants were on trial when the first defense witness was called, June 27, in behalf of simon J. Alderman of New Haven. Other witnesses who testified for Alder man were: Helen Driscoll, Simon J. Alderman, Philip Meyerson, James Cronin, Nathan s. Goldstein.
 The defense of Kingsley and Meany started July 6, when Account ants Albert L. Strang, John B. Curnock, John Kearns, Rowlin L. Faust, and Henry P. Mccullough testified. They were followed by Miss Kathleen Barbour, Monroe Rit- ter, William H. Thompson, Alice O'Donnell, Raymond P. Clark, George H. Kingsley, John W. Meany, William R. Murray, Park Rowley, William Rae, John D. Lynn, James F. Hughes, William 0. Eaton, Wil- liam R. Donaldson, Carl w. Wright and Andrew Nelson.
 Nelson was the last witness of the trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
GOLD EPIDEMIC
 HALTS DIVING
Squalus Salvage Held Up; Two Divers Reached
 Wreckage Yesterday

Portsmouth, N. H., July 20.-(UP) An epidemic of colds has halted diving operations at the scene of the submarine Squalus disaster.
 Rear Admiral Cyrus w. Cole, d. rector of salvage operations, said to- day that most of the divers were suffering colds and because of that only two dives were made yesterday.
 Diver Neil D. Shahan reached the stricken ship on the ocean floor 245 feet down, and freed control room valves so that pumping operations could be started. James E. Baker, also reached the bottom and at tached an airhose, broken when the Squalus bobbed to the surface, then plunged back to the bottom during lifting operations last Thursday.
 Five other divers, all suffering colds, were forced to return after descending few feet below the sur- face because of their inability to equalize air pressure in their hel- mets.
 Reports from those who reached the ship were that the bow was tilt. ed upward more than when the ship sank May g with 59 aboard, 8 of whom were saved.
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the city of more than a million dol-

the city of more than million dol- lars.
 In addition to being the longest and perhaps most expensive trial in the history of the state of Connecti- cut, there is also the distinction at- tached, of being the first case in which alternate jurors were called to service.
 By stipulation 1t was agreed after 12 jurors had been selected, that two alternates should be obtained, be- cause of the expected longevity of the trial. Strangely, none of the jurors has been Ill, but seven delays were caused by illness of a defen- dant or defense lawyer.
 A total of IS days, or almost five court weeks were lost in that man. ner.
 Bills pertaining to the trial and the grand jury probe preceding, have been paid to an amount of more than sill ,000 thus far. But be- fore the last echoes of the trial are glimmered the cost is expected to near the $300,000 mark.
 868 Questioned
 Eight hundred and sixty-eight veniremen were questioned over an eight weeks period before the l4 jurors, ten men and four women were accepted to decide the case.
 On Tuesday. January 3l, the state called City Clerk John P. Fitz- maurice as Its first witness, and there followed a general description oi pin point machines" and office procedure. Fifty-nine witnesses fol.
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Assistant Special Prosecutor Alcorn, Jr., is not expected to argue more than three hours, in making the opening statement to the jury Au- gust 1.
 Defense counsel will start their arguments Aug. 1, when Alcorn, Jr., completes his statement. The order for arguments of defense counsel has not been decided upon as yet, but Attorney Murray will make the final defense plea to the jury. At- torney Murray led other defense counsel in their surprise move of resting the case yesterday. Alcorn followed suit. Assistant Prosecutor Mitchell will start the states clos- ing argument, and Alcorn will sum up in conclusion. Neither Alcorn, Jr., nor Mitchell have taken any part in the verbal phases of the trial to date. although both have been ac- lively engaged in the assistance Of Alcorn, Sr.
 To Pool Hours
 Defense counsel will pool their 38 hours of argument. In this manner, while one attorney may argue less tha:. the allotted two hours per client, another attorney may bene- fit by arguing more than two hours, The statutes provide only one hour for arguments to the jury, but the supreme court has held that the one hour pertains to each attorney, and generally two attorneys appear for a defendant.
 Judge Inplis' charge, which he Is believed to be preparing at the pres ent time, will require at least day for delivery to the jury. His charge will be in the form of instructions to the jury as to howe they are to consider certain evidence, and what conclusion they might draw
 Jury Deliberates
 At the conclusion of the charge, the jury will begin to deliberate Before any deliberations, however, the two alternate members of the jury, Woodford H. Apgar, 68, of New Haven and Mrs. Viola Wheeler,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Presents 60 in Course of @ Days-De-
 iense Takes l3 Days

Eighty-seven witnesses. including three defendants, testified in the Waterbury conspiracy trial which exploded yesterday when the de- feFise abruptly ended. That num- Der is slightly more than half as many as were queried by the ex- traordinary grand jury which sat about eight weeks, and recommend cd the prosecution of the members of the alleged conspiracy.
 Seventy -four days. spread over a period of almost six months, since January 31, were required for the presentation of the evidence. The state took 62 days to call 60 wit- nesses while the defense spent 12 days on the testimony of 27 witt nesses. Eight previous weeks, start ing November %, were required to select jury.
 Yesterday was the 18th day of the defense, but the procedure Of the day was confined to defense con- ferences which eliminated in the resting of the case. Special Prose- cutor Hugh M. Alcorn, admittedly surprised by the defense act was quick to rest the states case with out calling rebuttal witnesses.
 By their actions yesterday, both state and defense waived all rights to call additional witnesses. The remainder of the case and It's out come is now dependent upon the arguments of counsel to the jury.
 Css,,, s,n a tl0n
 Unless Judge Inglis directs ver- diets of acquittal when court re- sumes August l, Special Prosecutor Alcorn will start his summation ar- gufments on that day. Judge Inglis has the power by law to order the jury to return a verdict of ac- uuittal for one or all defendants, In the event he believes the evidence against them is insufficient.
 However, in his decision of June 24 on motions for dismissal of the charges, Judge Inglis said that the fury might reasonably infer that each of the defendants remaining on trial had knowledge of the con- gpiracy and acted in pursuance of 1t. Three defendants were dis missed from the case at that time for lack of evidence.
 Since then, only three of the de- fendants have presented any de- fense evidence. They are Simon J. Alderman, George H. Kingsley and John w. Meany. The other 16 defendants rested their cases with out taking the stand or presenting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
RUMANIA MAY
 CUT OUT DANzlC
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(Continued from Page D ority deputies in parliament, in- stead of the present three.
 Q. German teachers in German minority schools.
 10. Permission for German ath- letic associations to form . central organization.
 II. Similar permission for Ger man youth associations to form Q central body.
 l2. Recognition of German sym- bols.
 is. Abandonment of the policy of seeking to sssimilate the German population.
 It was noted that Basch omitted c demand which he had made last fall that the German minority in Hungary Do recognized as . legal entity.
 Anti-o German newspapers in Hun- gary ct once rejected Basch's pro- gram.
 However, the newspapers empha- sized relations with Rumania, al- leging mistreatment of the Hunga- rian minority. The pre-government organ Esti UJsag of Budapest as- serted, for instance, that "oppres- sion and maltreatmen of the Hun- garian minority in Rumania is be- coming more intolerable, and charged that Hungarians were being used for trench digging in Rurnania,
 Newspapers and the -of{icial Hungarian News Agency joined in charges of grave political, social and economic mistreatment of the Hun- garian minority in the Siebenbuer- gen district of Rumania, even hint- ing at the possibility of Q revolt by the people.
 The Bucharest newspaper Timpul, which is close to Foreign Minister Origore Gafencu, answered that Hungary was aggravating matters intentionally at time when more than ever solidarity was necessary among the small states of the Danu- bian basin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Various Dates Seen
 For Jury To Get Case
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51, of Seymour, will be excused-un- less something happens to one or two of the regular jurors between now and the end of the judges charge.
 The other 12 will decide the fate of the accused.
 In connection with the judges charge, Attorney Harold Ashworth yesterday filed 6 request that 22 specific items favorable to the de- fense of John c. Purdie be includ- ed. All defense attorneys are ex- pected to send similar suggestions to Judge Inglis by next Tuesday, although they will not waive the right to file such suggestions until August 1.
 To File Suggestions
 The state will also file suggestions to Judge Inglis, for inclusion in his charge. No arguments will be made in behalf of Charles E. Williamson of Darien. Judge Inglis would have the right to render decision in his case at any time, but is expected to delay until after the jury's verdict
 Two defendants who pleaded guilty, Edward J. Levy and Harry Mackenzie wifi be sentenced at that time. Disposition of the case of Timothy Horgan, who has pleaded nolo contendere, is expected to be made at the same time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
OPINIONS ON TOLLS
 ARE ISSUED TODAY

Hartford, Conn.,, July 20.-(UP)- The attorney-general's office today issued several clarifying opinions on the 10-cent toll collection system now in effect on the Merritt Park way:
 l. Permission was granted the state highway department to sell the si0 special toll markers, good for a years passage through the toll gate. on a pro-rata basis, broken down by months.
 2. No refunds were to be per- mitted on these toll plates.
 3. Automobiles owned by the fed- eral government were exempted from the tolls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
JUDGES FOSTER,
 M'EVOY, CORNELL
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ven, Meriden, and Middletown.
 Apparently these assignments are made subject to the duration of the conspiracy trial, which is expected to be concluded in August.
 Judge Prank P. McEvoy of Water bury win preside at the fall session at New Haven, September 15; at the winter session in Waterbury, January 5; and at the spring ses- sion in Hartford. starting April 2.
 Superior court sessions are ex- pected to be held in the. xseHlar su- perior court room star n Sep tember, for at that ti7 con- spiracy trial will havs com pleted. Since the outsetoz tne trial, the superior court has been using the common pleas court chambers, and the session of the latter court have been held at City Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
3U. s. MARSHALS
 SEVERELY BEATEN

Boston, July 20-(UP)-Three U. s. deputy marshals were beaten se- verely early today during battle royal which developed at Little Dixie, south end dine-and-dance spot. when they attempted to serve a court writ on the management.
 Paul H. Skuse. g. Paul F. shan non, 42. and John J Watson, 26, the injuried reputies. were treated at hospital for face and head cuts and contusions.
 About f50 patrons were in the night club when the battle started. The deputies reported that as they were serving the writ on an em- ploye. seven or eight men bounced on them and the scuffle ensued Skuge said he was knocked down five times before being rescued by his companions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
BLONDE WRITES
 APPEALS TO GOV.

Hartford, Conn, July 20-(UP)-- A tall, attractive blonde authoress from St. Catherine's, Ontario, Can- ada, appealed to Gov. Raymond F. Baldwin today to aid her in efforts to release a longtime lifer, also an author, from Connecticut States prison.
 She is Miss Ruby Lawrence, who, according to prison Warden Ralph H. Walker. is "deeply interested in the lifer, Luman s. Beckett, New Britain. who killed taxicab driver in that city 20 years ago.
 Beckett has been turned down several times by the state parole board despite petitions signed by prominent persons for his release Beckett edits the prison newspaper and since his incarceration, has be- come known throughout the coun- try for his magazine writings.
 If he gains his freedom, it was re- ported he and Miss Lawrence would marry and settle in Canada, where they already have bought ranch.
 States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn consistently has opposed Becketts attempts for a pardon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20

NCOUUlnueQ HUH EdeC ~ be conducted by new commission which does have the full power to compel the testimony of witnesses which will be essential to a success full outcome. We state this without intimation that there is or there IS not a basis for the criticism which has been made of the hospital, be- ing absolutely convinced that by such course only justice can be done to all concerned. We are satisfied that our commission hav- ir1x no legal authority to compel the attendance of witnesses for ex- animation under oath, has now done all that 1t can do to accom- plish It's object.
 Justice Brown added that "the substantial amount of material which our commission has accumu- lated and arranged with reference to the specific lines of inquiry which 1t indicates should be pursued, will, of course, be at the immediate dis posal of the new commission"
 GOvernOr WantS fTODe
 Governor Baldwin said, T am de- sirous of having thorough investi- gation" of the charges in which Downes declared patients were in- properly clothed and fed, expensive equipment was not used for treat ments, the staff was incompetent and insufficient, the hospital failed to meet minimum standards of the American Psychiatric Society and that an attendant contracted tuber- culosis and died after handling food prepared for patients.
 A preliminary report of the Public Welfare Council, issued shortly af- ter the charges were made in the general assembly, stated mo abuse of patients has been discovered and the patients have been found to be decently clothed and reasonably well housed and fed"
 Overcrowded conditions, however, were admitted, but the council point ed out that "this condition Is not new and not peculiar to this partic- ular state hospital.
 Downs Emphatic
 Downes, however, insisted there is plenty to back up" his accusations, . despite assertions of hospital super intendent. Dr. Chester R. Water man that the charges were consider ably exaggerated"
 The five-man commission, while authorized to inquire into care and Treatment of patients at all insti- lions, will first direct its examina- ton at the Norwich Hospital which is the only one under criticism.