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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
MEMORIALS FOR
 go DEAD SEAMEN

Liverpool, June 7-(UPl-Memo- rial services were Held throughout Great Britain today for the 99 men who died in the submarine Phetis in Liverpool bay.
 Navy services were held at Ports mouth, Devonshire and Chatham bases.
 Relatives of Thetis men gathered here for Q memorial service this afternoon in ships in the bay over the spot where the Thetis sank.
 Mrs. c. H. Bolus, wife of the. com- mander of the Thetis, prayed alone at country church during the sery- ices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
HARTFORD WOMAN
 GIVEN DIVORCE

Las Vegas, New, June 2. (UP)- Mrs. Thelma Flynn Gillett, Hart- ford, Conn. socialite, had an un- contested divorce today from Fred erick Webster Gillett. She charged extreme cruelty and non-support. Mrs. Giilett came here six weeks ago from Southern California to establish residence. She had spent the winter in Palm Springs, Cal, with her sister. Mrs. Samuel Riker II. The Gilletts were married at Rye, N. r.. Oct. 12. 1893, and sepa- rated last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

common council, resultant from his audit of the welfare department. Likewise, Brown said, he was not interested in the testimony given concerning him by his former em- ploye. Although the report of the committee was published in part, Brown said, he paid no attention to it.
 Even though it concerned your integrity and standing as an &C., countant?" reared Slade.
 "Yes," replied Brown, And you'll find that never made a comment.
 "You are as accurate about that as you were about everything you said here2" asked Slade. Brown refused to answer. retaliat- ing by asking Slade. Is that called for2 It doesn't call for an answer" 1" But when Judge Inglish ordered an answer. Brown said, q have been accurate here, Mir. Slade."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

Shanghai is caring for 5000 des- titute Chinese and $500 Jewish refugees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
Dual Job Bill Opponents Much Encouraged Today

Hartford. Conn, Fob. ii-tUp)-- Opponents of Gov. Raymond '. Baidwin's dual-job holding bill were encouraged today by failure of the Judiciary committee to act on the measure in . two-hoir executive session late yesterday. An informal vote on the bill, in It's unamended form, resulted In c seven-to.Six margin for c favorable report, State Senator Anthony J. Rich, r., Bristol, spokesman for the committee, said following the meeting. Three Of the committee did not vote. Senator Rich said the committee discussed the measure thoroughly and con. Sidered 1t from four different an- glesi
 1. In It's unamended form. bar- ring all members Of the oenreal Assembly from holding state or Judicial positions during tlioir leg- islative terms. The ban included county commissioners. 'tt.r tt I 2. Exempting members of the present General Assembly from provisions of the bill.
 g. TO make tho measure effective with the ie4i deneral Assembly, hus enabling present legislators to have . chance at jobs. {. Propoting the whole subject
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11

to the House as c constitutional amendment, thereby placing 1t up to the people. .Olt
 Rep. Hugh M. Aleorn. Jr, r, suffieid; Rep. Harold E. Mitchell r., West Hartford: and Rep. VII. Ham |. Madden, r., Orange, who are aiding in prosecution and defense at tho Waterbury trials. were present ht the committee hearing. Alcorn and Mitchell are aiding the prosecution, while Hadden is c do. efnso attorney. The trio was ex- pected { oreturn to Waterbury at resumption of the trial Tuesday. It was seen likely the next judiciary committee hearing. sometime next week, probably would Dc held at night oenabie these legislators to Do present.
 strong undercover criticism ct th1ir "duai' Job holding has arisen In corridor comment hi the state capitol.
 The house will receive the dual- Job measure first. and debate was expected no matter which way the committee votes on the bill. A strong republican majority in this cham. Der was expected to pass tho bill. What would happen in tho senate was not 'at this time practicable. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
HENRY P. SCOTT
 NAMED BY TONE
Local Man Appointed to Wage Board; Will Probe
 Beauty Shops

Hartford. Conn, Feb. Il (u,P) -State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone today appointed wage board to investigate wage. hour and working conditions in ConnecticutS beauty shops. The board was ex. pected to report in c few days, re- commenting establishment of a minimum wage in the industry em- ploying about 1900 women and minors. A public hearing then will be held.
 The board was appointed after Tone announced one of seven em- ployes irf the industry received less than $i0 weekly, some as low as q, Two of seven earned $i0 to &l4, three of seven $i4 to SIS, and the rest SIS or more. The wage board :
 Mrs. Lansing Lewis, New Haven; Mrs. Charles c. Woodhouse, New London: the Rev. Merrill Y. Clarke, New Canaan Henry P. Scott, Wa terbury; William Schultz, Hart ford. Amory 8. Brown, Willimantic: Mrs. Edith D. lilly, New London; Mrs. Marion Burnhani. Meriden; Carl Kalasso, Stamford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
FOR
 DEFENSE BUSY
They Are Searching Rec. ords of City to Prepare
 for James Purcell

Preparations for future testimony Of James P. Purcell, city accountant ns c states witness in the trial of the Waterbury conspiracy case, were made yesterday by defense counsel, who spent several hours after adjournment in the court house examining city records which are in tho custody Of Special Pro. secutor Hugh M. Alcorn.
 Purcell, the fifth witness In tho en-weekS-old trial, took the stand for the first time yesterday, mid speculation that he would be ques- toned for at least Q period Of one or two weeks,
 Several Of the defense counsel re- turned to the courthouse yesterday afternoon despite the one o'clock adjournnint, to inspect the city rec- ords which Acorn will attempt to enter as evidence in the trial. Judge Inglis gave permission for the in- spection lat reasonable hours"
 Tn the two weeks during whicl, testimony has been given the state has called five witnesses, City Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice, Attorney Ed- ward c. Levy, confessed conspira- tor: George Horwitz Of New Haven Arthur Lockwood Of Middletowil and Purcell The next session oi the trial. to be held Tuesday. will be the 3ist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
FIGHTING PLANE
 THAT BEATS ALL

Los Angeles, Feb. il--(uP-A revolutionary new single seater, twin. .engined fighting plane, per- haps the fastest in the world, was announced today by the Army Air force.
 Maj..oen. +. Y. Arnold, chief of the corps, admitted the plane had made nearly 40J miles an hour in tests. He said 1t probably exceeded In performance any military plane In the world" and added that the new fighter "opens up new horizons of performance probably unattain. able by nations banking solely on the single.engine arrangement"
 Lockheed Aircraft company built the ship In secret ct It's plant ih Bur- bank, Gal. A month ago it was se- cretly removed to the Airy air base at March field 100 miles east of here for q series of tests that delighted air force heads.
 With Lieut.. Ben Kelsey. crack Army pilot at the controls, the twin et.gined bullet has been hurtling through tho skies at speeds Of around c lea miles . minute.
 ft was estimated that it was nearly 100 miles an hour faster than most of the present single-engiped pur-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
Cardinals Discussing Successor To Pontiff
They Had Assembled in Rome for Celebration, But Stay There Now to Take Part in
 Mourning Ceremonies
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Stan Correspondent

Vatican City. February. iis-CUp) Cardinals who had assembled in Rome to celebrate the triumph of Plus xI in restoring temporal pow CT to the popes and to felicitate him on l7 years of q reign that had endeared him to the world met in- stead to tc discuss his 6eath and the election Of his successor. As the cardinals met, the body of the pope, his face serene in death, lay on q red velvet covered bier in the Sistine Chapel awaiting It's removal this morning to the basilica of St.. Peters.
 Throughout the night q member of the Vatican Noble Guards had stood at each corner of the bier while the head confesSors Of St. Peters basiliea. keeping their vigil, reeited prayers for the missionary pope who died yesterday.
 This morning, Italian cardinals knelt In prayer for the Pope in the chapel and then presented the con- dolences of King Victor Emmanuel and members of the royal family to Cardinal Pacelli, acting head Of the Church pending the election of Q new pope.
 Then the more than 40 cardinals, of Italy and other countries, who had come here to celebrate today the 10th anniversary of the lateran treaty with Italy which restored the popes to sovereignty, and the more than 200 bishops Of the Italian church who had come with them, held mass In honor Of the Pope in the Sistine and Pauline ehapelS,
 Next the cardinals assembled for the first of their daily meetings pending the world conclave of car- dinals to elect new pope who will be the 262d in the 10 centuries of the Holy Roman Catholic church,
 Cardinal dennaro Granite Pig natelli di Belmonte, 87 year old dean
 lfYanfita,iad af1 papa 0l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
SECOND HOLD-UP
 INSIDE FOUR DAYS
Frank Daverso of Grey Oil Co. Robbed of Money
 Early Today

The second hold-up in less than four days. this one in broad day light. was being investigated by police today. Frank Daverso, ar, em- ploye of the Grey oil Go. gasoline station at 680 North Main street, reported that as he arrived at the station at 6:46 this morning he was held up and robbed Of $37.96.
 Daverso told Detective-Lieut. John Calvin that he drove int othe sta ton yard during the rain this rnorn- ing and as he alighted from his car a man stepped from behind the gas station. The mans hand was in his pocket, Daverso said. and it appeared that he had Q gun.
 Hand Over The Money
 Hand over the money, and mako it quick" Daverso said the hold-up man told him. As Daverso gave him the money, he said. the man ran Up North Main street to East Farm street and disappeared. <
 Wednesday night. two hold-up men kidnapped Fiorelio Altobelll Pleasant street grocer. siugged him and robbed him of $40. They forced him out of his own car in South Waterbury. The vehicle was recov- cred yesterday by police.
 Daverso gave Lieut.. Calvin . gen- eral description of the hold-up man,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
Murray Asked By Dixie Davis to Visit Hines at
 Long Beach ASKED HIS OPINION
 OF THOMAS E. DEWEY Told Hines, Davis He Was Able Lawyer, Relent-
 less Prosecutor

New York, February II. = (UP) = The state rested to- day in its second attempt to convince a jury that James J. Hines sold his influence as a Tammany Hall leader to help the criminal ambitions O.! Dutch Schultz, slain gang leader. The first trial ended in a mistrial. Immediately after District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey closed his csse today. court was adjourned until Monday when defense coun- sei, Lloyd Paul Stryker, will argue 6 motion to dismiss.
 Only two witnesses testified to- day. one of them, James p. Q. Murray, well known criminal iawyer, sald he was asked by J. Richard tDixie) Davis, counsel to tie Schultz mob. to accompany him to Long Beach, where Hines has c home.
 Later that day on Q golf links Davis mentioned that Dewey was being suggested as Q special assist alt district attorney to prosecute racketeering. f tt .tn st
 "He," the witness said, asked me to. tell, Hines my opinion Of Dewey.
 An Able Lawyer
 ". told Hines fin substance tlfut Dewey was an able lawyer. c re- lentless prosecutor and would in- dict anyone regardless of who he was.
 "Davis said he will destroy us all
 Hines said we'll sec. That was all." . .at
 On redirect examination, Mur- ray added; .A. .,
 Hines said he'd sec what he could do about it.' .l.,4t +,
 Dewey subsequently, was ap- pointed special rackets prosecutor and from that post was elected to the district attorneyship.
 Cornelius Casey, fire chief Of Troy. N. Y., and chairman Of the Rensselaer, County democratic colii- mittee, testified to telephone call from Hines stating there were two fellows coming to sec me and If l
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
 PLAN STRATEGY

Washington. Feb. ii-CUP) - House Democratic leaders called a caucus today to plan strategy for combating aii enlarged Republican minority which threatens defeat Of even routine administration bills.
 Rep. John w. Mccormack. D., Mass, chairman of the Democratic party conference. worried by effec. tiveiieSS of the c. o. ?. House bloc called c meeting Of oil House peni- ocrnts for next Tuesday morning to talk over things if general and in particular to discuss organization of the party"
 It was learned that he was mos tivated by the threat of c unified Republican minority to routine tnaj- or!ty measures. Minority leader Joscph W. Martin, R., Mass. has successfully organized Republicans Into an effective opposition to Dem- ocrats accustomed for six years to "safe" najorities. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11

Premier Benito Mussoltni :. even before the Popes death was show ing Increasing eagerness to reach an agreement with France without precipita ting 6 crisis.
 Both Great Britain and France were working urgently. If in great- est secrecy, to end the Spanish civil war and at the same time to see that Spain ii peace was freed of Italian and German troops.
 These and other signs led diplo- mats here to believe that the death of the Pope. and the sincere mourn ing for him in Europe, might give the continent 6 breathing space dur ing which the threat of interna- tional complications could be made more remote.
 Center of Situation
 Italy was the center O. the sit- uation for the moment. Dispatches said Italians had stopped talking about France and were talking Of the Pope's death and the election of his successor. Italian newspapers had dropped their anti-France ar- tioles. It was reported that Premier e, (Continued on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
CITY ACCIDENTS
 ARE NOT SERIOUS
Driving Hazardous, But Few Mishaps Here Did
 Little Damage

Waterbury escaped serious acci- dents yesterday, despite the fact that extremely hazardous driving conditions prevailed all day. Four accidents were investigated by police while a number Of minor mishaps caused by skidding took place iil many parts of the city.
 Conditions began to improve late last night as the temperature rose and rain fell steadily but through most Of the day streets were covered with a glaze that made brakes often almost useless. Even this morning, streets In many residential districts were reported by drivers to be in eX- tremely dangerous condition, the rain having removed only the layer Of snow on top of sheets of ice.
 Highways In Bad Shape
 Motorists who were out of the city said that conditions on state high ways yesterday were worse than at
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
GEORGE ERRICO
 IS EXONERATED
No Criminal Negligence for Death of Joseph Men.
 gacci in Naugatuck

No criminal negligence was at- tached to the accident which caused the death Of Joseph Mengacci, 4b, Of Naugatuck, rules Deputy Coroner William B. Hennessey in e finding filed in superior court today. Men. gacci died at St. Mary'S hospital December 22, c day after he had been struck and seriously injured by on automobile operated by George Errico, Of % High street, Naug- atuck,
 The finding absolves Errieo from criminal blame. The deputy cor- oner says that High street was icy at the time and that Mengacci slip- ped and fell down while crossing the street. Errico saw the pedestrian fall and applied his brakes, and his car began to skid. The car hit e parked automobile, then swerved Into Mengacci as he rose to his feet,
 Criticised His Judgment
 Deputy Coroner Hennessy criti- cizes Erricos Judgment in ventliring to drive down the High street grade pointing out that the car tires were worn and smooth and the brakes only fairly good Erricos car, how ever, he says was in second gear at the time.
 Witeneses examined were Errico Nicholas Pape, b4 Claremont street Waterbury: Patrolman Wilfred Eyon of Naugatuck. and Teresa Magnano. Of IA Carroll Court Naugatuck.
 Full Coroner Finding
 Deputy Coroner Hennessey says in his finding:
 "on December 2i, 1888, ct about o:i6 D. m, the deceased was walk ing in westerly direction across
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
TWO AMERICAN
 CARDINALS SAIL
Mundelein, Dougherty on Board italian Liner Rex;
 O'Connell Due Later


 New York, Feb. ii = tuP)-Two American cardinals sail today for Italy to participate in the election of . successor to Pope Plus xI. whom 2i 100000 American Catholics mourned with the most solemn rit. uals of their church.
 George Cardinal Mundelein, arch- bishop of Chicago. speeding here by train from Florida and Dennis Car dinal Dougherty, Archbishop of Philadelphia, en route by automo- bile. will board tho Italian Liner Rex for Naples this afternoon.
 O'Conneli on Way
 The other American Cardinal, William Cardinal o'Connell Arch- bishop of Boston, was returning from Nassau, Bahamas, aboard the Cunard White Star liner Dritannic, due here Monday. Passage has been booked for him aboard the Italian Liner saturnia, sailing Wednesday, but since it is slow Mediterran- can cruise ship ana will not reach Naples until March 3, 1t was bee lieved that Cardinal o'Connell might change his saillng to the Aquitania, which leaves February ia and arrives in Cherbourg, France February 24. The latter boat would enable Cardinal O'Connell to pro- ceed to Vatican City by train in time for the conclave Of the COL lege of Cardinals. expected to begin either February 2S or February 20.
 Twice previously, individual American Cardinals have attended the election of q Pope, but for the first time this, country was sending It's full delegation. Cardinal o'Con- nell. whose health has been failing, ended his seclusion at Nassau to board the ship for New York last night. At 70, he is pean of Cafdin- ai piregts. one of the three units of the Sacred College, and as such is one of the four cardinals serving as the governing body of the church the election of c new pope, "a Rex Is Held Up !"
 The Rex had been scheduled to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
TRUCK DRIVERS < ARE FOUND GUILTY
Charged With Breach of Assault; Three of Them
 Are Punished

Joseph Barra, Anthony BaiTa, and Joseph Carey, charged with breach of tho peace and assault on independent truck drivers during the heighth of the local drivers and helpers strike on January 10, were found guilty by Judge Edward Mas- colo in court of common pleas this morning. gJ '
 Joseph and Anthony BaiTa wero found guilty on both charges. Joe seph was fined s26 and costs, and Anthony was fined Sb and costs Carey, found guilty on the charge of breach of the peace, was fined S25 and costs. z
 m Imposing the sentences Judge Mascolo said that although hiS sympathies arc to considerable degree on the part of labor. he could not countanance the conduct of the accused, and was satisfied conoef1i- inR the guilt of each of the acciised
 Arrested In January Y
 The trio were arrested on January 10 on charges of beating two non. union employees of Lewis Brothers Conapafy, produce firm, In January Yesterday Richard Granger, one of the drivers alleeedly beaten by the accused, testified to the beating given Himself and John Steininaii. and Identified the accused.
 Granger was subjected to cross. examination by Attorneys Joseph 0. ouilfoiie and Maurice P. Wreni for tho defendants, but maintained that he was telling "the facts Of the case throughout ,
 Only one witness, Joseph Q. Pal. metto, who testified that he was rresent at the scene on January 10, was heard this morning before tho court delivered tho sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11

He spoke before the third annual conference of the National Lawyers Guild on the subject Freedom Is As Freedom Does. He said that owing to economic tie-ups, our press Is not as free as 1t should be in a democracy" charge he originally made month ago during a radio debate with Frank Gannett. newspaper publisher,
 At that time he said that a sec- ton of the press has financial atii- liations which limit its freedom: that the press Is influenced by ad- vertisers: and that 1t Is unfair to certain groups of citizens, especiai- ly workingmen.
 No Refutations
 'These specific charges should have been met, if possible. with specific reiutations," he said. But how did the press react to my crit- icisnl, which was made witi, feel- ing Of genuine concern for ufe public interest? To begin with. witn- out even attempting to meet my points, except in one instance, my opponent immediately began to shout unfair and Q gooo portion of the press followed his lead. To prove how fair they are the news papers proceeded to throw dust in their readers eyes.
 T was unfair because, instead of dealing in dazzling generalities. I raised embarrassing specinc ques- tons. l was unfair because I was unable to agree that all of the pulp fishers, the columnists and the ed- itors of America are galaxy Of Galahads.
 Prom the manner in which soma of our great publishers reacted to my observations on the freedom of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
THURSDAY T0.BE
 WATERBURY DAY
Twenty.nine Cases Are to Be Given Hearing in
 Hartford

The first of several Waterbury days" at tie State Capitol In Hart ford will be held Thursday, when 30 bills affecting this city are set down for hearings. Principal among the measures are the city manager referendum bill. the merit system bill and Republican, backed bills aimed at Mayor Frank Hayes and his ad- ministration,
 Hearings of most of the bills will obviously have to be postponed but Senator Audubon Secor, Bridgeport Socialist who Is chairman of the cities and boroughs committee, be-. fore which the bills will be heard said that he wished to set down as many loca. measures as possible for Thursday. Actual hearings Thurs day. he said, will be given to those bills most demanded by presons at- tending the hearings. The other bills will then be set down for hear ings at later dates. f City Manager Measure
 The city manager bill calls for c referendum by the voters of Water- bury on the adoption or rejection of city manager form of govern ment. The bill has the backing Of the citizens Good Government as- sociation and considerable lobbying has been done on it's behalf at Hart ford. The proposed charter calls for c couneil-fnanager system. under which the mayor would Dc Q figure head and tremendous power would be vested in the city manager.
 In connection with the city man. ager charter there is also an admins istrative code, which would supple- ment the new charter.
 Under tho terms of the merit
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-11
TO
 DISCUSS PEACE
Gathering in Central Spain in Few Days-Premier
 Wants to G0 On
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Staff Correspondent

pl hhChhAnD ", NtCNAAAAsAEN United Press Stan Correspondent) Perignan, French-s Spanish From tier. Feb. 1i-CUP)-Spanish Loy. alist leaders now gathering in cen- tral Spain, will hold general meeting within the next few days to discuss their chance Of continu- ing the civil war. 1t was reported today. At the meeting, 1t was asserted, General Jose Miaja. now generalissimo and commander in chief Of all central Spain, will sum up for Premier Juan Negrln and other leaders the exact military sit- uation, including sources of arms and food.
 Then. it was said, the leaders would make their decision,
 The removal of the Loyalist gov- ernment to central Spain, and the selection Of Madrid - from which it fled in November, 1886 -- as the new" capital seemed to indicate that resistance had been decided upon, in an effort to force import ant peace concessions from the NationalistS and also to hold on in hope that some international crisis might turn the tide in favor of the Republican cause.
 May Seek Best Terms
 But 1t was asserted today in ap- parently reliable sources that the eventual decision Of the Loyalist leaders was likely to be to seek the best terms they could get with the aid of Great Britain and France,
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