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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
By United Press

The combined strength Of the British and French Navies would at the outset of a war be twice that of Germany and Italy but this advan- tage is limited by the far-fiung. pro- tective distribution of the peace front" fleets. Precise naval strength and particularly the distribution of fleets are guarded secrets and In addition the rapidly-expandmg naval construction programs, espe- cially in Britain, prevent accurate totals on various categories.
 In the past year Britein has launched an unprecedented naval building program that included the construction or projected construc- ton of more than 135 fighting ships with an aggregate displacement of some 6l2,000 tons. In terms of ton- mage, Britains power at sea today is about twice that of the Aaxis powers Germany and Italy--cofn- bined.
 There are. however, two qualify ing factors in that alignment; first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
REPUBLICANS HAVE BLOCKED NEEDED FUNDS Controller Sweeney Says Funds Available, But
 Transfer Refused 25O EMPLOYES MAY
 BECOME JOBLESS Shutdown May Come in Month; Part-Time Basis
 Starts Monday

Complete shutdown of the street department will be necessary within the next month, it was decided this morning at an emergency meeting of city officials. The shutdown will throw about 25O men out of employment, and will create an emergency situation. Many streets are now badly in need of repair and, with the shutdown ef- fective until January lethereswill be no provision. for any snow removal before that time.
 Other developments of the meet Ing were these:
 1. Street department employees will go on a part-time basis begin- ming next Monday.
 2. Controller Martin J. Sweeney sharged that Republican political moves were responsible for the im- minent shutdown, declaring that funds for additional operation were available but that transfer of them was refused by G. O. P. leaders.
 3. Members of the board of works planned final attempt to secure funds to allow the department to continue functioning.
 4. Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming protested against the encumbrance of funds which had been set up in his 1899 budget.
 In 3 or 4 Weeks
 The shutdown may come in three weeks or four, depending on how the part time employment plan is worked out. If the men are given three days work a week, the depart ment can operate for four more weeks. If they are given four days work a week, the shutdown will come in three weeks.
 Only $12,000 remains in the regu- lar salary item, which was set up to carry through the entire year. MT. Sweeney said that salary expendi- lures in the department amount to approximately $1,000 a day.
 Attending the special session this
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being delivered from possible en- trapment in war-torn countries. Rel atives of other local people abroad told The Democrat today that they had received word of plans for rapid returns to this country. Local People Abroad
 Among those abroad is Miss Gerda Hartung, 8, of 28 Elizabeth street, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Paul Hart ung. Her mother, expressing con- cern for the safety of the child, said today that Gerda will sail from Bremen, September l. The little girl, who has been staying with Mrs. Hartung's parents and studying in Bremen, has been advised by the American consul to return home, Mrs. Hartung said.
 Gerda has been in Germany since early May, according to Miss Roberts head of the Madeline Roberts Steamship Agency.
 Miss Roberts said that she com- municated with the Cunard White Star line officials in New York today to advise them of a local passen- ger desiring to make cancellation of reservations for England.
 She was surprised to be advised that the officials were glad to get the cancellation, and that the wait ing list for passage was large. The Mauretania will sail for England, Ireland and France tomorrow, packed solid, she said.
 Dr. Kirschbaum Is Back
 Medical Examiner Edward H. KirSchbaum, who returned last week from seven weeks tour of Europe said today he noticed "A tension which one couldn't help but feel" He added that all the countries he visited in July and early August in- dicated hopes of averting war-with the exception of Russia.
 Dr. Kirschbaum was accompanied by his wife and three children, Ed ward, Ruth and Ann. Making the trip with him was Dr. T. F. Bevans, Mrs. Bevans and children, Virginia and Betty.
 From standpoint of safety, I'm glad to be back" said Dr. Kirsch- baum.
 Pay Visit to Danzig
 Both Dr. Bevans and Dr. Kirsch- baum, who visited at Danzig, the powderkeg of the present tense situ- ation in Europe, said that indications are that the people of Danzig want
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Navies Of Britain, France Are Double Germany, Italy

the extent of impregnablllty or British naval bases at home to close-range aerial attacks by Ger man bombers; and the necessity for wide distribution of British ships to patrol the thousands of miles Of waterlanes that criss-cross the British Empire. In addition to the home units, Britain maintains the Mediterranean and the and the Far Eastern fleets. Germany's fleet is divided between patrols in the Bal- tic and North Seas.
 Following is the lineup in ap- proximate tonnage between the to- talitarian and anti-totalitarin pow CTS: the figures include ships under construction.)
 Great Britain ......... 2,lO0,000
 GermAny ........."...'. Oov,vvv
 France ............. oUV,vvU
 lJ8ly sVvsvvW
 Approximate tonnage figures for the other major powers are: United States, l,T85 900, including appro- priations voted by the last con- gress); Russia, 3l5.O00; Japan, 100000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
British Royal Family Will Have Bomb Proof Shelters

ground shelters, have been taken at Buckingham Castle in the heart of the city and at Balmoral, Scotland, and Sandrjngham, the ancient cas- tie at Norfolk on the east coast. where King Georges father died.
 The underground highways" into Windsor, however, were believed ro be the most elaborate. In the event of conflict, those avenues would also serve as 8 means of rushing priceless paintings. sculpture and other art objects from London.
 The king himself, it was said would spend most of his time al Buckingham palace If war broke ou. Since Windsor, where his family would be quartered, is 25 miles t,is side the city, 1t would be more feasible that the monarch Ee s' Buckingham.
 Several of Buckingham's mos valuable art treasures already havr been transferred to the comparative safety of Windsor.
 The king probably would trave between the tive Castles by automo- bile if war broke out"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
SQUALLS TO RISE
 FIRST OF WEEK

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 25-(UP) Preparations for the final lift of the Squalus progressed so rapidly today that navy salvagers predicted the sunken submarine and its 26 dead men might be brought to the surface early next week.
 A test blow was to be made this morning in the forward compart- ments. If they are found to be air tight the next lift will be only a matter of days. Should the dewater- ing reveal an air leak, however. the lift would have to be deferred until late next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
FOKKER DOUBTS
 WAR IN EUROPE

Boston, Aug. 25-(UP)-Anthony H. G. Fokker, whose factories pro- duced fighting planes for Germany during the World War, doubted to- day that there would be an immed- fate European war.
 During a brief visit here yesterday aboard his yacht, Fokker predicted Poland twill go the way of Czecho- slavakia" after England finds a diplomatic reason for not going to that country's aid.
 But the next war will not take place for a few years," he predicted, "because there is no issue in Europe big enough to warrant a fight at this time"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
EIGHT DIED l N
 ARMY MANEUvER
Three Killed By Lightning YesterdayOne Was
 Local Resident

Plattsburg, N. Y., Aug. 25.-(UP) Mimic warfare between U. s. army and National Guard troops in the nations largest peacetime maneuv- CTS was .lslted by 8 surprise "arm- istice" today, two hours before the scheduled close of battle.
 Headquarters of the first field army gave no reason for the order stopping 8 two-day battle designed to test efficiency of mechanized army units. It came a day after three soldiers, huddled under tree in a cloudburst, were killed by lightning, .'aising the death toll ot the war games to eight.
 The 35,O0O National Guardsmen representing an invading force, had the 16,000 army regular, supported by mechanized cavalry and tanks, on the defense when the "armistice' was announced.
 Troops which had spent two days and nights in the field were recalled to base camps to prepare for de- mobilization. Under army regula- tions national guardsmen must be back at their home stations in New York, New Jersey and New England before midnight Saturday.
 Headquarters, in its only comment on the sudden cessation of 'hos- tilities,' said that the main pur- pose of the exercises was complet- ed"
 In addition to the three killed by lightning, one private succumbed to a heart attack during the storm.
 Eight Deaths In All
 The deaths brought the maneuver
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
President Tries Again For European Peace
Third Time Within Year That He Has Made Appeals; Last Night He Sent Messages to Hitler,
 President of Poland
BY HOBART c. MONTEE Limited Press Staff Correspondent)


 Washington, Aug. 25-(UP) s- President Roosevelt for the third time within a year, sought to save European peace today by direct ap- peals to European leaders.
 Last night he dispatched personal messages to Adolf Hitler of Ger many and President Ignacy Mos- cicki of Poland. Earlier he had ap- pealed to King Victor Emmanuel of Italy.
 To Hitler and Moscicki he made specific suggestions of means by which Pacific solution of the pres ent crisis could be found. In the absence of other or more preferable alternatives, he said, Germany and Poland could submit their difference es to mediation by one of the repub- lies of the western hemisphere.
 Answer From Italy Coming
 His appeal to the king of Italy was delivered through the American ambassador and an answer was ex- pected today. Those to Hitler and to President Moscicki went by cable directly from the White House.
 It was noted that the President had not, this time, addressed King George of Great Britain and Pres ident Albert Lebrun of France heads of the other two nations whose preparations for war are on scale similar to those in Germany, Poland and Italy. It was recalled that the last time MT. Roosevelt ap- pealed to Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain of Britain in behalf of peace, the Munich pact was con- cluded between Britain, France and Germany, with the resultant parti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
NORTH PEMBROKE
 PLANT IS BURNED
Foreman Is Believed to Have Perished-
 Are Badly Hurt

North Pembroke, Mass, Aug. 25- (UP)-One man was believed burned to death and three, others were in- jured today in a fire and explosion which destroyed the Gilbert H. West Box company plant. Loss was estimated at $100,000.
 Plant foreman Elliott Magoun was feared to have perished in flames which leveled the one-story wooden structure.
 Fifty-five employees escaped from the plant uninjured.
 Fireman Robert Smith of Penn broke was overcome by smoke, and hoseman Clifford Rodgers suffered severe arm burns.
 Albert Baker, an employe who was with Magoun when the fire started, also was burned. He said he last saw Magoun few feet away when the building was rocked by a blast.
 Bremen from Pembroke and Hanover battled for over two hours in a futile effort to save the build ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
DRIVER DIES SUDDENLY

Stamford, Conn. Aug. 25.-.tUP)- Frank Johnson, 56. driver of an au- tonobile .yhich collided with bicy- cle on which two boys were riding, died yesterday from heart attack which physicians said was induced by shock and worry over the acci- dent. The boys were unhurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25

affirmative ballots falling two short of the 10 necessary for the two- thirds vote required by the charter for removal of any city official.
 Neither Principal Present
 The outcome was certain long be- fore the removal resolutions were voted on, with both sides having agreed in caucus as to how they would vote. Neither Mayor Hayes nor Alderman Kelly was present, but both were represented by Attorney Harold Ashworth, of Watertown. Attorney. J. Warren Upson, Republi- can town chairman, acted as prose cutor", presenting the evidence for removal. He charged default and neglect of duty. and moral delin- quency on the part of the mayor and his executive secretary. Upson, Ashworth Claims
 MT. Upson claimed. In brief, that the jury verdict against the mayor and MT. Kelly and the sentences im- posed on them by Judge Ernest, A. Inglis in superior court Monday constituted proof of the charges against them, and held that the fact that both had appealed had no bearing on their eligibiliay to con- tinue in office.
 Attorney Ashwor-th, in defense, declared that there will be no final judgment in the case until supreme
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25

Washington, Aug. 25-UP)-The War department announced today that two $700,000 National Guard Air corps units, with IA planes each will be established shortly in Missis- sippi and Rhode Island.
 Officials said that designation of the cities where the units will be To- cated will be decided after confer ences betwn stat and fderal author ities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
AMERICANS ARE
 HUSTLINC HOME
Exodus Has Increased So Rapidly, AccOmmoda-
 tiOns Are Sold Out
BY ROBERT L. FREY

United Press Stan C0rreSpondent)
 London. Aug. 25-(UP)-Prepara- tions against the threat of war struck civilians, including Ameri- cans, in Europe with cyclonic speed today.
 The exodus of Americans from Europe increased so rapidly that all transportation accommodations to the United States were sold out three weeks in advance. The flight was general from Britain, France and eastern Europe, affecting prob- ably 50,000 Americans abroad.
 Some persons were buying mat tress space on ships at the regular full passage rates.
 All American ships were booked to capacity. The President Roose- welt, sailing Sunday, is scheduled to carry 535 passengers, the largest number ever aboard.
 The Manhattan, now en route to Southampton, will return as quick ly as possible.
 One American girl offered to buy
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Ruler Of Germany Will Demand dFreeHandOver All Of Eastern Europe
Local People In Danger
 Zones If War Breaks
Several Who Were Overseas Have Returned Within Past Few Days-Medica Examiner Dr. Kirsch-
 baum Gives His Experiences

With Europe the brink of war; anxious residents ot Waterbury and vicinity awaited from relatives and friends who are vacatonng abroad Waterburys three leading travel agencies Madeline Roberts D. Earring ton nc and Roland Ruggero reported today that more potential war areas Several others have returned from
 Europe within the past week. and expressed relief upon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Aug. 25-(UP)--.Tov ernment expenses and receipts foa the current fiscal year through Aug 2S, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Yens $1,5O2,514,162.42 s1,296,153.s9061
 Receipts $654,s2s, ,72s.67 s742.5ss .o07.s
 Gross Deficit ss4s,1S5,435.75 s55s,5sAsS:a
 Net Deficit sS4s.o51, ,1s5.75 s55s.c4T, ,os2.ss Cash Balance s2.a51,O2o,225.7s s2,?37, 4s2, ssa 22
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
c. o. P. Aldermen In Attempt To Fire Officials
Mayor Hayes, Alderman Kelly Were Not Present; Crowds Fill Chamber and Streets Outside City
 E1al-Strict Party Vote Decides Issues

In session that anti-climax to the excited bayhoo that preceded ithe Republican majority the Board of Aldermen failed last night in attempt to from office Mayor Frank Hayes and Alderman Thomas F. Kelly There exciting moments but most of the drama provided by the crowds inside and outside the meeting chamber The vote along strict party lnes eight Republicans for and six Democrats against the
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Showers for Tonight, Generally Fair Saturday
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

have their Christmas tree decorat-
ed. Monday they will draw names,
this is to decide who the children
will exchange gifts with. Friday
morning they will have their Christ
mas party.
Miss Chapman's class have fin
ished their gifts for their parents
and are going to take them home
this week. They also have their
room decorated for Christmas.
Their Christmas party will be Fri
day morning too.
The fourth grade have made a
thatch house such as the people in
the Amazon Basin live in. They
also made dishes and animals of
clay and dressed clothespin dolls
to resemble people of the Amazon
Basin.
We were all very much interest
ed in the charts Gurdeon Carpenter
received from the mines expert
ment station of the University. The
charts shows us what a small
amount of Grade I iron in Mime
sofa there is compared with the
Grade II and the Grade III. They
also showed us how fast Minnesota
is using up her Grade iron.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

of st. Cloud, MINI. on the 9Th day Of
January, 1910, at 9 o'clock A. NJ,
why said petition should not be
granted.
en- by publication of this order in
the Sank Centre Herald. a legal
newspaper and by mailing a copy
thereof to each of the heirs, legatees
and devisees of said decedent at
least fourteen days before the day
of said hearing.
Dated December 18th, 1899.
COURT SEAL) Paul Ah1es,
Probate Judge.
Conklin & Shively.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Sank Centre, Minnesota.
Publish Dec. 14-21-28, 1889
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
order for Heoring ON Final Accom-,
and Petition for Distribution.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Stearns.
In Probate Court
File No. 1854
cedent.
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA n
all persons interested in the final
account and distribution of the
estate of said decedent.
me representative of the above
named estate having filed her final
account and petition for adjust ment
tribution to the persons thereunto
entitled.
THEREFORE, you and each Of YOU
are hereby cited and required to
SHOW cause. if any you have, before
Inls Court at the Probate Court
kOOm IN the Court HOUSE in the City
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
THIS'N THAT ABOUT
SENIOR HIGH

time during the day you can hear
some musical group singing the
old traditional Christmas songs and
a Gaily trimmed Christmas tree
adcrns the front of the assembly.
Last Tuesday night, Glenwood
came out on top, as to score, but
knew they had played in a basket
ball game because those MAIN
streeters" really put up fight.
Previous to the game of S.C.J.C.
VS.. Brainerd J. G. which proved
one OF the most exciting 1 have
ever seen, a pep fest was held in
the Sr. Hi assembly. This was
conducted in a style just a little
out of the ordinary. Novelty songs
were sung about the players, Louie,
Judd, Don, Buzz and Rich to the
tunes of some cid songs we all
know.
With two such teams to support
and with many game opponents
filling both of the large schedules
we, as students, have a host of
exciting times to look forward to.
SENIOR HIGH CLASSES
Time certainly does fly! Seems
like only yesterday we We're writing
up news and here it is Thursday
again!
Miss Momsen's room carrys on the
spirit of the Christmas holidays.
They have decorated it up very
nicely. In each of the windows,
hangs a little wreath and on the
beard above the blackboard hangs
a very modernistic looking decor
alton. However, the students have
to study even though the spirit of
merriment prevails. They are now
studying the Jacksonian Demo-
cracy. This administration was
the beginning CT the present pol
itical machine in that the spoil
system was developed. They are
studying it in connection of how
it led up to the evils of our present
political machine
Miss Wilson's sixth period Eng
lish class is working en- pieces
which are to be sung and read at
the Christmas program Friday.
Between practices they are reading
the one act play, Riders to the Sea"
in anticipation of later dramatizing
it. Her other Senior classes are
are all reading plays to themselves.
Mr.. Harvey's social classes have
been studying the unit of Organ
lied Labor and Collective Bargain
ing. This includes a study of the
labor unions such as AFL and CLIO
and their various policies. They
had another true-false test on the
material which they have covered
thus far In the third six weeks Of
school.
The Biology students are study
ing the unit of Mammals, the rulers
of the Earth. They are learning
the various characteristics of man.
ais and some of the special adapt
atoms Of them. They are becom-
ing acquainted with some humane
methods of hunting and protection
besides learning the economic
importance Of them.
One Of the physics students told
us her class is studying Uniform
and accelerated motion. In other
words the mechanics CT solids in
force and motion They are study
ing the different kinds of motion
and the difference between speed
and velocity.
Miss Swanson's sophomore Eng
lish classes have tried something
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

Once more the joyest Christmas
season is here with all it's joy. The
staff wishes you all very Merry
Christmas. And due to the vaca-
ton period, there will be no edition
of the Main Street so we wish to
take this opportunity to wish you
a very Happy and Prosperous New
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
Sank
Centre

Editor Dorothy Hansen
Office Corner Katherine Hansen
This n That About Junior Hi. Rita
Otte, Bernard Mischke, Julian
Conkey.
Senior High Sports MAX Kaufman
Senior High Glasses .............................
Vivian Walker, Catherine Lentz
Junior High Glasses. Mary
Ann Dubois, Shirley Johnson
Junior High Sports. Harold Korf
Music ..-..-....-..--...--....Leo Wilcox
Library
Alma Botz, Hildegard Schley
Commercial
Aurelia Gartner, Evelyn Gardner
Julian Ceynar, Daisy Cheadle
Industrial
Herbert Bloise, Leroy Schwartz
Home Economics .-..-..--.-.-----.---.--..-.---
LILLIAN Moore, Stella Beste
Art. Mary Higbie, Mercede Clough
CLUBS PaSke
Elementary Busybodies......Sh Shirley
Carpenter. Bernice Telling, Irene
Telling, Mildred Adrian, Betty
Berry and Shirley Rosenwald.
Evening star., 1939-12-01
260th Coast Artillery
To Start Field Troininq

Six hundred enlisted men and IS
officers Of the 26Oth Coast Artillery,
District National Guard, will leave
the Pennsylvania avenue Armory at
$50 o'clock tonight by motor convoy
for a week end encampment at Fort
Meade, Md. The regiment will take
most of its anti-aircraft guns and
searchlights.
The trip to Fort Meade will begin
the additional one-week period Of
Evening star., 1939-12-01
Symphony Concluding
First Student Series

The National Symphony Orches-
ira was scheduled to give its last
concert in the first series Of this
seasons student programs today at
2:30 at the Mckinley High School.
The theme for the performance
will be Music as a Language"
Orchestra officials estimate that at
the close of the program today
some $500 children from kinderga--
ten to high school age will have
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wood High School In Sandy Spring.
High schools In Silver Spring,
Bethesda, Sandy Spring and Rock
vile will have library projects. A
countrywide recreation program will
be established in most OF the
schools.
Several jobs will be provided in
various county ofnces, including the
Silver Spring branch of the Mary
land State employment service.
Units Of the clerical project have
been requested by schools at Gal
thersburg, Damascus, Bethesda and
Silver Spring.