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Evening star., 1939-03-27

that during January there were 120,-
300 Federal employees working in the
District of Columbia under the exec
utive civil service and there were
743, ,602 Federal Government people
working outside the District of Co.
lumbia in the executive civil service.
1t was believed that a large num-
ber of the 10000 working in the
District live in nearby Maryland
and Virginia, and by virtue Of their
residence in these States. probably
would become subject to the possi-
bihty Of q State tax under the court
decision today.
Evening star., 1939-03-27
Exchange of Views
On Boycott Denied Here
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
A State Department official said
today there have been no exchanges
of views between this and the Brit
ish governments with reference to
an economic boycott of Germany.
The recent United States promise
Of greater cooperation with the
League of Nations in its economic
activities, he emphasized, did not
embrace economic sanctions but
merely economic studies and other
non-political activities.
AT London today member of
Parliament suggested that steps be
taken with American cooperation"
TO apply sanctions against future
dlsturbers OF the peace in Europe"
Evening star., 1939-03-27
Civilian Pilot TRAINING
Urged by High Officials
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
High Army and Navy officials as
serted today that a proposal by the
Civilian Aeronautics Authority to
train 10000 civilian air pilots would
be invaluable to the Nation in time
of emergency.
Rear Admiral Arthur B. Cook,
chief of Naval Aeronautics, and Brig.
Gen. B. K. Yount of the Army Air
Corps told the House Interstate
Commerce Committee that the pro-
gram, calling for a 81 300 900 appro-
priation for preliminary training of
college students, would relieve both
military branches of the necessity
for much fundamental training.
Evening star., 1939-03-27
Attorney General
On Civil Liberties

Frank Murphy, Attorney
General of the United States,
will be the guest speaker to-
night on the National Radio
Forum at 10:30 o'clock over
Station WMAL.
Attorney General Murphy
will speak on Civil Liber-
ties"
The National Radio Forum
Is arranged by The Star and
Is heard over a coast-to-coast
network of the National
Broadcasting Co.
Evening star., 1939-03-27
Harvard Man Downs
% Live Goldfish
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 81
A Harvard sophomore, Irving NJ
Clark, 20, of Seattle, Wash, claimed
the goldfish eating championship to-
day.
Clark reported he ate "a live gold
fish in little more than five min
utes yesterday, using orange juice
as chaser after each fish. Il could
have eaten So" he declared
Clark was spurred on, he said, by a
telephone call from Frank Pope of
Franklin and Marshall College who
bet him $50 he couldn't eat more
than Pope. Pope is reported to have
doWned mere three.
Evening star., 1939-03-27
Famous Colony to Close
In New Hampshire
BY the Associated Press

PETERBOROUGH, N. H., March
27.-The Mcdowell colony. a ia
nous gathering spot for artists,
writer's and musicians. will close this
summer, Miss Nina Maud Richard
son said today.
Miss Richardson said Mrs. Mac
DoWell and the Board of Directors
felt the money now available would
have to be used in the work of
clearing fallen trees, remaining
after last September's hurricane,
and that nothing could be spent in
maintaining the colony itself.
Evening star., 1939-03-27
BoIting Horses
Kill Soldier,
Iniure Five
the Associated Press.

FORT HOYLE, Md, March 81
A team of artillery horses, fright
ened by a yelping dog. bolted into
a gun crew today, killing one man
and injuring five others.
The dead man is Pvt. Joseph E.
Callahan of Pittsburgh. With other
members of Battery D, 9Th Field Ar
tillery, he was unhitching the team
OF six horses assigned to 75-milli-
meter gun. The dog, struck by an
automobile, ran yelping into the
crowd OF men and horses, causing
the horses to plunge and rear.
Others injured were Sergt. Carl
Sanders and Pvts Ray Seiwell, John
Bartel, John Kostick and Lloyd
Rager.
Evening star., 1939-03-27
Irote Fans Burn Stands

MEXICO CITY. March q R-
Irate fans burned stands in the
Asturias Park yesterday in protest
against an umpires decision which
gave the Asturias soccer team a
3-to-2 victory over the Necaxa
eleven. The damage was estimated
at $4,000.
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TAMPICO, Mexico, March ~ (R.
The Italian tanker Casco left
Tampico today with $4,000 barrels
of oil, consigned to Italy and shipped
by the government-controlled oil
administration. Another Italian
ship was expected to arrive this week
for more oil.
Evening star., 1939-03-27
Lumber Orders Rise
By the Associated Press.

by IHe ASSUCIHCeu FTeSs
The National Lumber Manu-
facturers' Association reported last
night new orders during the week
ended March 18 were 7 per cent
greater than those of the CORES
ponding week last year. Production
was per cent above and shipments
were ! per cent below those Of the
corresponding week last year.
Evening star., 1939-03-27
I okio Diet Adjourns

TOXIC. March ~ IR.-The 74th
Diet formally ended Yesterday after
one OF the Quietest sessions in par
Gamentary history.
Evening star., 1939-03-27

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, March 27.-Premier Da-
ladier secure in his dictatorial de-
cree powers. mapped a reply today
to Premier Mussolini's African de-
mands-a reply designed to permit
opening negotiations for a French
Italian settlement.
Sources close to Daladier said the
reply would take one of two forms:
Either a direct note to Rome
through regular diplomatic chan
nels, asking Italy just what she
wants. or a similar question to be
put in broadcast speech on
Wednesday.
Reconciliation appeared to be
closer than at any time since De-
cember II when Mussolini de-
nounced the 1885 treaty which he
initiated at Rome with Pierre Laval,
then the French Premier.
Hopes Retarded by Fear.
Although Mussolinis speech yes
terday was far from specific on what
he wants in Africa. hopes tor recon-
ciliation were retarded by the
French fear that Mussolini later
would ask what M. Daladier's gov
ernment, backed by the nation. has
said could not and would not be
granted:
!. Territorial concessions.
2. Rights in Tunisia, French North
African protectorate, beyond those
granted to Italy in the 1885 treaty.
Mussolini pointed out that in the
denunciation of the 1885 treaty
Italian problems with France were
clearly set forth, problems OF a
colonial character.
These problems have a name" he
said. They are called Tunisia,
Djibouti and the Suez Canal"
Unofncial contact between Italy
and France, it has been said, already
has shown that France was ready
to consider free-port privileges for
Italians at Djibouti, French Somah-
land capital on the Gulf of Alden
and terminus Of a railway from
Ethiopia. and a greater share in
control of the Suez Canal.
France May Go Far.
Thus, unless Italy demanded ter
ritory or wished to go a great dis
tance beyond the 1885 provisions
regarding Italian rights in Tunisia,
France was likely to 60 far in trying
to meet II Duce's wishes.
Paul Baudouin, director of the
Bank of Indo-C China. was said to
have discussed Djibouti and Suez
(See FRANCE, Page A-3,)
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Foreign.
Daladier drafts reply to Duce's
African demands. Page Al
Franco reported smashing ahead on
three fronts. Page Az
Compromise basis between Italy and
France doubted. Page Az
Nanchang captured after short siege,
Japanese report. Page AS
Negotiations open on Magyar -Slovak
frontier dispute. Page AS
Refusal to yield to Duce hard for
France, say Nazls. Page Al
National.
Urban-rural split complicates action
OF farm subsidy. Page Al
State has power to tax Federal sal
aries, high court rules. Page Al
Yankee Clipper beats schedule in
hop to Azores. Page Al
Neutrality bloc in Congress is win
ming support. Page Al
Man IN mistake poison case charged
with murder. Page AT
Washington and Vicinity.
House committee to ask $4,000 for
Washington milk probe. Page Ar
Showers expected to end Washing
tons heat wave" Page A.lS
Evening star., 1939-03-27
Summary of Toduy's Stur

April II set for arguments in anti
trust medical case. Page B-1
Traffic injuries few despite crowds
on highways. Page B.1
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Da|adier Drafts
Rep|ytoDuce's
African Claims
Italy Expected to
Be Asked Exactly
What She Wants
fTert OF MuSsolints speech on
Page A-4.)

BACKGROUND
Itnlo- French tension has been
marked eper since demands for
colonial adjustment Uere raised
in Chamber of Deputies in Rome
November 80. 1888. Italy, In note
December II, denounced Itdlo-
French treaty OF 1885. but first
official statement that Italy has
colonial demands on France ,Uds
made yesterday in Premier Nus
solini's speech.
Evening star., 1939-03-27

Editorial and Comment
This and That. Page AIN
answers 10 questions. Page A-10
Letters to The Star. Page A-10
David Lawrence. Page ALI
Alsop and Kintner. Page Ali
Frederic William Vile. Page Ali
Jay Frankiln. Page ALL
Lemuel Parton. Page ALL
Sports
Job as Mats cleanup hitter looms
LOT 6uooy Lewis. Page Ais
Repeat win for Cubs seen by spring
campseers. Page A-18
Browns can lose, Phils can win in
Grapefruit League. Page A-18
Pitcher Monte Weaver sold by Mats
to Red Sox. Page A-I8
American Golf unimpressive in its
debut here. Page Ala
D. c. pinmen find slim pickings in
national tourney. Page A-20
Helen Jacobs, embryo author, prep
ping for Wimbledon. Page Ais
Miscellany
Natures Children. Page By
Bedtime Story. Page B-l2
Crossword Puzzle. Page Biz
Letter-Out. Page Bib
Winning Contract. Pare Bib
Uncle Rays Corner. Page B-13
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(See FRANCE, Page A-30
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Mexico Sends Italy Oil

(See A. F. L., Page A-8.)
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Rain tonight; much colder tonight: to-
morrow fair and colder; lowest tonight
about 38 degrees Temperatures today
Highest, 70, at midnight; lowest, IS, at
Z am; 81 at 1890 am; II at 2 pm.
Full report on page Az.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

LIFE SAvING-A life saving and swimming program was carried on during the past year at the Boy Scout camp, Girl Scout camp, Boys Club, Y. M. o. A. Crosby and Leav- enworth high schools, and at the American Red Cross swimming classes for women at Crosby high school.
 Twenty-seven senior life savers qualified for their insignia and cer- tificates.
 Forty-four applicants qualified for and received their junior life saving insignia and certificates.
 Two hundred and thirty-one be- ginners and forty-three interme-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

FIRST AIDA special course for lay instructors was conducted by Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, and nine appli- cants successfully qualified and were awarded their cards for appointment as first aid instructors, to assist in conducting classes for the Waterbury chapter.
 Six classes in first aid instruction were held during the year, under Red Cross instructors.
 A class for women was conducted with Louis F. Laun, director of first aid in charge, assisted by Miss Alice Briggs. Twenty-six students suc- cessfully passed the tests and were awarded certificates.
 Two classes were conducted at the Ansonia branch of the American Brass company, one by Carol B. Knibbs and one by Earl M. Howard, with a total of 49 men successfully qualifying for their first aid cer- tificates.
 Three classes were conducted at the American Brass company in Wa terbury, with Raymond H. Miller, Peter w. Eichman, and Earl H. Howard in charge. A total of 76 men successfully qualified and were awarded their certificates. These classes are being conducted by the American Brass company for the purpose of forming safety units among its employees. All work is being supervised by Dr. Andrew Jackson.
 At the present time, Earl M. How ard is conducting a class in first aid instruction for the flremen of Wood- bury.
 Arrangements are also being made for the formation of 8 class for women.
 Respectfully submitted,
 LOUIS F. LAUN,
 Director
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
PRODUCTION

Volunteer workers in Waterbury and branches contributed many hours of service in sewing and knit ting articles of clothing for Govern ment Hospitals and disaster emer- gencies.
 Twenty-four bedside bags, 12 card table covers, 2 beanies, 12 cushions and covers, and sweaters with sleeves were forwarded to the Man ager, Veterans Administration Cas- tie Point, N. Y.
 Twenty two beanies and six sleeve less sweaters were forwarded to the manager, Veterans Administration, Tuskegee, Alabama.
 Sixty Christmas Bags were com- pleted for the men of the stand ing Army and Navy stationed in for eign ports, each containing book, playing cards, pocket diary, hand kerchiefs, and a housewife. These Christmas gifts are very gratefully acknowledged by recipients.
 Production workers are now bus fly engaged in completing the Chap ter quota for the 1939-40 season. A quota of 60 garments has been &C., cepted, incuding bedside bags, card table covers, cushion covers, and lap robes.
 On September Il, 1889, request came through from National Head quarters, Washington, D. O., calling upon all Chapters to organize for war production work. A committee was formed and plans are now being made for the opening of work rooms for the production of needed articles of clothing and hospital garments for the victims of war torn Europe.
 Respectfully submitted,
 (Mrs.) Ellery Kilbourn,
 Chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

state Socialist organization is give ing strong backing to the local ticket, and will have workers here aiding the Socialist slate. The state organization is hopeful of placing Waterbury in the Socialist ranks, along with Bridgeport.
 John w. Ring, who ran for con- gress from this district last year, is the Socialist nominee for mayor. The candidate for controller is At torney Frederic c. Smedley.
 In their campaigning thus far, Socialist speakers have attacked both Republican and Democratic parties, declaring that neither should be given control of the city gov- ernment.
 Literature and information about the Socialist ticket will be available at the new headquarters. The tele- phone number is 4-0063.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

BRAILLE-A total of 881 pages of Braille were transcribed since the last report.
 Of this number, 535 pages com- prise work of Mrs. Nelson Pomeroy, viz: one book by J. Edgar Hoover, Persons in Hiding" Mrs. Pomeroy also transcribed Introduction to Philosophy" by George P. w. Pat rick, comprising 285 pages.
 66 pages of practice work were Prailled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
Home, Farm & Highway Accident
 Prevention Program

The home, Farm & Highway Aci- dent Prevention Program as outlined by National Headquarters, is being carried on by the local Chapter.
 At the present time, First Aiders Southbury are reviewing the course and upon completition of the review, the highway station which has been temporarily closed will be re-opened in c. W. Tyler's General Store in Southbury.
 Five thousand questionnaires have been distributed in the local schools and rural districts in con- junction with the Home and Farm Accident Prevention Campaign. These questionnaires were taken home by the pupils of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, and checked with their parents regard ing accident hazards, and returned to the local Chapter office. Respectfully submitted,
 Edward J. Godfrey, M. D.
 Chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
Burrall Reelected Executive Chairman
 At Annual Meeting
Reports of Various Committee Chairmen Review Many Achievements for Past Year-Branches in Nearby
 Communities Cooperating Efficiently

Discussion of plans for 2Srd an- nual roll call, election of officers and reports on activities for 1888 were outstanding features of the annual meeting yesterday of the Waterbury Chapter, American Red Cross.
 John M. Burrall was reelected chairman of the Executive commit tee; Rt, Rev. Monsignor Joseph val- dambrini, e-chairman; Thomas F. Moore, treasurer; Charles P. Kel- logg, assistant treasurer; Mrs. Leav- enworth Sperry, secretary; Mrs. Edith E. Ladd, executive secretary.
 Chairman Named
 The nominating committee includ- ed Mrs. Percy Warner, chairman, Mrs. Ralph w. Darlington and Charles P. Kellogg. The various committee chairmen were also named as follows:
 Mrs. Edward J. Godfrey, Chair man of Braille; David Babson,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
vice-Chairman

Northampton, Mass, Northport, l.. l., and the Bronx, N. ".
 Seventeen veterans have died dur ing the year, and all the government business appertaining to payment of insurance, and all bonuses, compen- sation, burial allowance, headstone, etc. has been cared for through our office. #,
 AMERICAN LEGION STATE FUND During the past year, checks totalling $9,97598 were dis bursed for the Connecticut State Fund for Soldiers, Sailors, and Mar ines, through the Waterbury Chap ter office. Of this amount, $9,278.57 was expended for emergency relief and allowances, and $697.41 for med- ical and hospital care. One hum dred and eight families were assist ed during this period.
 HOSPITAL AND RECREATION SERVICE - This service of the American Red Cross was organized for the purpose of rendering to pa- tients in either civilian or federal hospitals recreational and other di- versional services related to the maintenance of morale. All services are approved by the official in charge, and although non-profes- sional in nature, must be directed and supervised by a member of the hospital staff.
 Mrs. Frank J. Newcomb of Water bury was made a member of this service, also known as Gray Ladies of the American Red Cross" in May of 1884.
 During the past year, Mrs. New comb has rendered fifty-four hours of service at the Veterans hospital, Newington, Conn.
 Mrs. Newcomb, as chairman of the Hospital and Recreation Service for the Waterbury Chapter, served 30 hours at the Red Cross exhibit at the New York Worlds Fair.
 Respectfully submitted, MRS. RALPH w. HARRINGTON,
 Chairman, Volunteer Service.
 JUNIOR RED CROSS-The mem- bers of the Junior Red Cross con- tinued their work of aiding the Wa terbury hospital, the government hos pitals in Newington and Northamp- ton, the men in the United States Navy, the veterans in our own city and families in our own school com munities. The activities ranged from the making of thousands of surgical dressings to the purchasing and dec- orationS of Christmas trees which were then contributed to the Amer ican Red Cross for distribution.
 In addition, portfolios, showing as- poets of American life, were sent to foreign countries in exchange for similar booklets received from abroad.
 In May, representatives from the schools enrolled attended all day conference in Hartford. We feel that the contacts made that day did much to broaden our local children's interest in the organization and its aims. The exhibits and the active participation of the Waterbury dele gates received many favorable com- ments.
 We hope that we can enlarge both our program ard our membership during the coming year.
 Respectfully submitted,
 MISS) ANNA E. PAGAN,
 Chairman, Junior Red Cross LIFE SAvJNC A lifa soy;po apS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

all relief operations throughout dis aster areas in Long Island and New England, and asked for immediate, prompt, and generous contributions to a relief fund.
 A special meeting of the executive committee of the Waterbury chap ter was called, and plans were made for raising funds for the New Eng land flood disaster. A quota of $4,- 900 was given the Waterbury chap ter, which was later increased to as much as we could raise.
 Through a generous response by the public to appeals by radio, newspapers, collection boxes in the- aters, stores and banks and personal subscriptions, total of $4,712.85 was raised in Waterbury and branches and forwarded to National headquarters.
 Chapter branches as usual did their part in raising funds for the relief of the hurricane and flood sufferers. The branches and work CTS are as follows: Middlebury, Mrs. Ira w. Stevens; Woodbury, Miss Lottie Hitchcock; Southbury and South Britain, Milton E. Coer; Thomaston, Mrs. Frank Mattoon; Plymouth, Mrs. Fred Buell.; Wolcott, Robert Grant, and Prospect, Mrs. Clifford Clark.
 Respectfully submitted,
 nAVIn pApCNN
 Director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
Chairman

Chairman of Disaster Relief: Miss Anna E. Pagan, Chairman of Junior Red Cross; pr. Edward J. Godfrey, Chairman of Home, Farm and High way Accident Prevention Commit tee; Mrs. Frank J. Newcomb, Chair man of Hospital and Recreational service; Miss Aida Greer, Chairman, Chapter Nursing Service Mrs. Ellery Kilbourn, Chairman of Production; Louis F. Laun, Chairman of First Aid & Life Saving; and Mrs. Ralph w. Darlington, Chairman of Volun- teer Service. Other members of ex- ecutive committee include: Mrs. John Braxl, Mrs. Fred Buell., Mrs. Irving H. Chase, Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, Mrs. Bernard H. Fitzpatrick, Robert F. Grant, Frank J. Green, Arthur H. Goepel, Hon. Patrick Per- riello, Atty. Patrick Healey, Miss Lottie Hitchcock, Rev. John N. Lew Is, DID,, Mrs. Julius B. Smith, Mrs. c. E. Vollmayer, Mrs. Percy War her, Mrs. F. A. Waters, Miss Lois c. Warner, Mrs. H. Mitchell Wallace, Mrs. Glenn H. Wayne, Mrs. Edson B. Hitchcock, Mrs. Russell Warner.
 The office of publicity chairman was created during the course of the business meeting of the Executive Committee and Mrs. Frank J. Ken ney was elected to the position. Mrs. Kenney has been directing of late the publicity in connection with the various activities of the chapter.
 Annual Roll Call
 The roll call will officially open November 1lth. Among the various reports submitted was one concern ing 1938,s roll call in which a total of $8,6l5.62 was subscribed. The splendid achievement was made through the effort of 529 canvassers.
 The various branches of the Wa terbury chapter in nearby communi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
Treasurer

diates successfully passed their tests and were awarded buttons.
 A life saving institute for high school boys interested in life saving, was held at Crosby high school pool for one week in May. Under Louis F. Laun, director of life saving and swimming. Twelve applicants suc- cessfully qualified for their senior tests, and were awarded insignia and certificates. ....
 Glasses for girls and women are being held at the Crosby pool Mon- day and Thursday evenings of each week, under the direction of Miss Florence Turnbull and Mrs Marion N. Kraft, Red Cross swimming and life saving instructors.
 Respectfully submitted,
 LOUIS F. LAUN, Director, Life Saving and Swimming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
IN
 NEW QUARTERS
Party Opens Office From Which Campaign Will
 Be Directed

The Socialist party today opened campaign headquarters at 159 East Main street, and prepared for an ac- tive program during the next two weeks. The headquarters will be open daily between a. m. and II p. m., and will serve as the focal point for all party activities during the campaign.
 It was learned today that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
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