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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

NCOlllDleu rom 1dgc IT drastic penalties for enem4es u tIle state.
 An act of any nature designed to undermine the state will be pun ishable by one to five years impris- onment. Any individual can be charged and any act suppressed If authorities believe 1t weakens the states defense. Cases henceforth may be taken directly from military examining magistrate to military tribunal without first passing through the accusations chamber Of the supreme court as formerly. All rights of appeal to civil courts .from military courts, if based on errors in procedure, are abolished. Only in cases where a revision is asked be- cause of new facts can condemned man appeal to civil courts. All ap- peals from military tribunal deci- sions must be made within 24 hours and can only be considered by mili- tary courts of appear.
 Legal advisers believe the new laws will apply to trials of communist deputies and trade union leaders arrested in recent police raids.
 West Front Scenes
 With the French Armies, in the Field, Nov. l3-(UP)--Nazi gestures of friendliness toward French sol- diers turned to sullen silence today along the western front where the river Rhine is seven feet above nor mai and flood waters surround low land forts of the Siegfried line.
 I have just travelled the entire length of the Rhine front from Laut- erbourg past Strasbourg and Null house to the Swiss frontier.
 saw l,500,000 men holding a de- fense zone depopulated of civilians Flood waters swlrl around the Sieg- friend pillboxes at the edge of the river on the German side.
 But there is no longer the forced friendliness of the German troops toward the French because veteran German divisions, with wounds Of the Polish campaign healed by re- IJldGClllCAllo, AAuNC AiONNI " bAAO 4AOAtS and for 150 miles along the Rhine two powerful armies stare at each other with their fingers on rifle trig- gers and with order to shoot if the enemy attempts propaganda man. euverS as well as military maneuvers.
 One Incident Related
 StriklngIy lIiuSCfaC4ve of the changing situation was an incident of few days ago.
 At one point the German lines had been held by Austrian divisions There had been frequent loud- speaker band concerts directed to- ward the French lines. There had been many speakers who appealed in French for an end to the war, asking: Why do you fight us? Why do you bring war to lovely France?" Then last week, an Austrian sol- dier walked to the edge of the water and cupped his hands to his mouth,
 "Be careful now" he shouted at the French lines. We Austrians are going away. The Germans are mov- ing in tomorrow"
 Since that day there have been no more band concerts and no more peace speeches.
 River Going Down
 The river Is going down. but the swift current still would prevent either army from building a pontoou bridge. AS I travelled along the river counted an average Of one German fortification every 260 yards. Those along the river edge are squat con.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors and especially the Priests and Nuns of St. Francis Xavier parish, the. pupils of St. Francis Xavier school, Elm ployees of the Benrus Mfg. Co, Dept. 23 of the Waterbury Clock Co, Dept. l6 of the Farrel Foundry, the Valley Stars A. C., the D. Y. K. Sorority, the L'Amlte sorority and Leavenworth High School T. Q. A., for their beautiful floral tributes and the sympathy and kindpess shown us during our recent be- reavement, the death of our below ed wife, mother and sister.
 JAMES MEEHAN & FAMILY
 MAURICE KELLY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13


 crete block houses, whose sides drop directly into the water without cam ouflage. The block houses have tiny slots to indicate plenty of avenue for fire at any force attempting to cross the river. From high positions, I could see second and third rows of the Siegfried forts which are so close that they form a thick belt of de- lenses with barbed wire and trenches between.
 Three or four Siegfried fortresses could be seen for every one in the French Maginot line but the French fortresses are much more powerfully built and armed.
 On both sides the river lowlands are flooded for. considerable dis tance. From the French end of a dynamited bridge, could see across the river without glasses to a point where Germans in a boat were crcss- ing a temporary lake Q few yards inland from the Rhine to take sup plies to 6 marooned Siegfried fortress at the edge of the river.
 Not A Shot Fired
 They were within easy range of French guns, but no one fired a shot although there were 10 soldiers in a position to see the Germans polling their boat.
 No signs of civilian activity could be seen on either side of the river.
 Tn the three mile zone which the French ordered evacuated by civis- ians. there was only one factory ops erating along the entire Rhine front "A suear factory about two miles from the river where the Alsatian beet crop was being handled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Four Injured Here In
 Week End Mishaps
Three Men, Child Listed Among Auto Casualties
 Alleged Tipsy Driver Charged With Hitting Person

Three men and child were in- jured in automobile accidents in Wa terbury and vicinity over the week end.
 Joseph Hayes, 60, of Bank street, who was struck while crossing South Main street Saturday night, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

It's strength but the results never were announced.
 American naval officers partici- pated in the opening of the reen- 1888. American officers, whose pres forced Singapore base on Feb IA, ence was described as purely coinci- dental" inspected the great Singa- pore drydock, capable of handling the largest battleships afloat.
 The base can handle the entire British fleet if necessary. Even the largest ships can refuel there with out having to return to England.
 Singapore commands the Indian Ocean. around which lies three-quar- ters of the land territories of the British empire.
 WAR BRIEFS
 Willemstad, Dutch West Indies, Nov. 13-(UP)-The French freight er San Iosa arrived todav and re .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Democratic Nominees Hill Guests Tonight Parade to Precede Rally; GOggns Nominated for Holy
 Name Presidency
WASHINGTON HILL

all the candidates on the Democrat ticket. The speakers will go to the corner of Bridge and Baldwin streets to speak at another rally at the con- clusion of the one at South and Washington streets.
 Holy Name Society
 officers were nominated for the coming year at the monthly meeting of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society last night in the parish hall. The following slate was named: President Edward Goggins, vice. president, James J. Gladney; fi- nancial secretary, Henry Hayden, Jr., recording secretary. Walter Me- buhr treasurer, William Derwin, flag bearer, Dennis Tehan; mar shal, James Cusick and chaplain, Rev. David O'Keefe. The election of the officers will be held next month. The society went on record to endorse the pledge for clean reading which was taken by all members at mass yesterday morning.
 Supper Success
 Rev. James Broderick pastor of St. Francis Church spoke at all the masses yesterday and thanked the parishoners for the success of the Harvest Supper held Thursday in the parish hall. Father Frederick said that the supper was the great est success of any event ever given by the church. More than 1900 suppers were served.
 The pledge issued by the bishop against indecent literature was taken by all parishioners yesterday at all masses. The pledge is as follows:
 Pledge For Clean Reading
 I promise to refrain from pur- chasing and reading all reading matter which violates the Code of the National Organization for De- cent Literature, and,
 promise not to enter places where such literature continues to be sold.
 Gents To Meet
 A special meeting of the Gents of the Hill will be held tonight at St. Francis parish hall at o'clock. The meeting was originally scheduled for tomorrow night but due to the election the meeting has been called for tonight by president William Johnston.
 Earbenders
 A corn beef and cabbage supper will be given Saturday night at the community house by the Earbenders. The committee in charge of the event is John Lally, James Murphy, Ralph Ruggles, Edward Blake, Fran cis Joyce. and Thomas Conway. Guests will be present from Nauga- tuck and Middlebury.
 
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members of the fire department. His death was most unexpected. al- though 1t was known that he had not been in the best of health lately
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs Marie L. (Dupui) Coughlan; four brothers, Terrence and Raymond both of Waterbury; Fred of Dear born, Mich,. and Harry, of Prospect: three sisters, Mrs. Mary Kemmie and Mrs. Timothy Flaherty, both of New York City, and Miss Catherine Coughlan, of this city, a number of nieces and nephews including Mo- ther Evelyn, of St. Elizabeth hos pital, New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
FUNERALS

The funeral of Francis Greco was held Saturday morning from the La- Porta funeral home with services at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Rev. Edward Farrell officiated. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cen- etery. Bearers were Raymond La- Rosa, Walter Peterson, Jr., Robert Dauphinais and Samuel LaRosa, Jr.
 The funeral of Salvatore Gugliel- mino was held Saturday morning from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes for solemn high mass. Rev. Edward Farrell was celebrant, assisted by Rev. Vincent Bodnar, of Wallingford, deacon and Rev. Rocco Nadille, sub-deacon. Burial was in the family plot, Cal- vary cemetery with committal ser- vices by Rev. Rocco Nadile. The bearers were Antonio and Philip Cianciolo, Merrel Dinova, Michael and John Colota and Martin Shu- man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Funeral services for Alfred Fran cis Scott-Smith were held Saturday afternon at the Alderson funeral home in Naugatuck with Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rectorVf St. MichaePs Epis- copal church, ofhciating. Bearers were Alfred, Herbert, Quentin and Harvey Scott-Smith, all grandsons. Burial was in Grove cemetery, Naug- atuck.
 The funeral of Domenic Bellotti was held Saturday from the Maior- ano funeral home to the St. Lucy's church where a solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Michael Me- Very. Stephen Montello sang Sub venite" and Miss Grace Rossi gave Tosti's "Preghiera." Bearers, all nephews, were Joseph, Angelo, Aldo, Caesar and Michael Guglielmetti and Leno Castaldo. Rev. Felix Scoglio was in charge of the committal service at the grave in the family plot, Cal vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Dennis Griffin was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to St. Francis xavier's Church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. John McTeague as- sisted by Rev. James A. Broderick and Rev. David O'Keefe. A musical program was rendered by Mrs. Rob- ert Birt, organist with William o. Brien as soloist. The employees of De- partment of the Waterbury Buckle Company attended in body and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Vote Republican-2nd Lever--Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
NAzI PLANES IN
 DRIVE ON PARIS

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Eleven Passengers
 Killed By Explosion
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ported she had been pursued for an hour by an unidentified submarine about seven miles from freighter when sighted in Atlantic ocean.
 The submarine probably was un- able to attack because of heavy seas the master of the San Jose reported
 The San Jose was armed and ready to defend itself but had been or dered not to fire the first shot.
 The master said that the freight. CT escaped because of Its superior speed.
 London, Nov. 13.-(UP)-Reassur ances as to Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain health came from of ficial quarters today following re- ports that 1t was not good.
 No. 10 Downing street said that "Chamberlains general health re- mains excellent" The gout which attacked him last week continues tt improve, it was said, though he is unable to put one foot on the ground. He had several visitors yes. terday and maintained direct con- tact with the various ministries.
 Copenhagen, Denmark. Nov. 13.- CUP)-Reports from Stockholm Sweden, said today that at mass meeting called by the society, "tht North" prominent speakers from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Den. mark had expressed sympathy fol Finland in her negotiations wit, Russia and had referred to the Nor dic countries unity, neutrality anc mutual economic aid.
 Liverpool, Eng, Nov. 13-(UP)- An inquest was held today ovel the last 34 bodies recovered iron the British submarine Thetis. Al were identified.
 London, Nov. 1S--(UP)-A Brit ish reconnaissance plane whicf yesterday attacked a German sub marine is believed to have made direct hit, the air ministry an nounced today.
 Brussels, NOV. 13-(UP)--An au thoritative Belgian spokesman to- day denied reports circulatint abroad that Belgium and thu Netherlands would sign a protoco of mutual assistance.
 Berlin, Nov. 13--(UP)--The higi command announced today tha Germany had lost IT airplanes II fighting on the western front sinc' the war started, but that the Alliet powers had lost 77 craft and thre' captive balloons.
 The announcement said 16 British planes had been brought down ant 61 French.
 Zurich, Nov. 13-(UP)-A chimne! fire broke out in the barracks O. the Schutzstaffel or Nazi Elit' Guards at Konstanz, Germany, jus across the Swiss frontier today. Th' fire, which caused little damage alt no casualties, occurred in a vills used for the s. s. troops.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
THOMAS GRADY
 SEEKS S15,OOO
Sues John GwiazdOwsky for Death of Patrick
 Behan Last April


 Thomas J. Grady, administrator of the estate of Patrick Behan, this morning filed suit for $15 900 dama- ges against John Gwiazdowsky, alias James Starr, and Anthony D. Greco as result of the death of MT. Be- han April 10, 1898 from injuries in an accident on the Cheshire -Wtaer- bury Road.
 The complaint states that on the day of. the accident the plaintiff in- testate was a passenger in a car driving through Cheshire. The de- fendant, an agent of Greco, was operating truck for express pur- poses which he is alleged to have carelessly parked without proper lights. As result the plaintiff in- testate's car collided with the rear of the truck causing him multiple injuries which resulted in his death.
 Grady was appointed administra- tor of the deceased's estate, April 12, 1888. The complaint also alleges that the driver of the truck was under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident. Attorney Francis J. Summa represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Former Associates Of Olsen Testify For State
Huge Cash Payments Made
 To Olsen, Witnesses Claim

Calvin Richardson was the first witness called today to the stand. Questioned by Alcorn: c. What is your occupation? A. Paying teller.
 e. In what bank?
 A. Waterbury Trust Co. e. Do you know Carl Olsen? A. Yes, sir.
 Q. Have you known him during all this period of time?
 A. Yes, sir.
 e. How long was he treasurer of the bank, do you know?
 A. I couldn't say.
 Q. Do you know the accused Leary?
 A. Yes, sir.
 e. How long have you known him?
 A. At least ten years. e. Whether or not he was stockholder in the Waterbury Trust Co.,?
 A. Yes, sir.
 e. Whether or not he was the largest stockholder in the bank9 A. Only from hearsay. Q. Do you know whether or not he was on the board of directors? A. Yes, sir.
 Q. How long was he on the board of directors?
 A. I couldn't say.
 e. Did you keep what is known
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
BODY OF SUICIDE
 STUDENT FOUND

Boston, April 25-(UP)-Pol grapplers recovered the body of El- mer Fortier, 25, ot Dexter, Me, q Boston University graduate student, from the Charles river today soon after suicide note bearing his name was found or nearby West Boston bridge.
 The note. found on West Boston bridge with a topcoat and hat, read:
 "Suiside of Elmer Fortier, 3O6 Bay State road, Boston Notify Bob Brown or Al Clements"
 Later Brown and Clements vera identified as rommates of Fortier Clements said Fortier was in bed when he left yesterday and he did not see the youth again. He could suggest no suicide motive.
 Fortier. Bowdoin graduate, was majoring fin mathematics.
 The clothing and note on {. the bridge were found by Robert Whita of Medford, who turned them oyet to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
RARE DRUG FROM
 GERMANY IN USE
U. s. Senator Sheridan DOwney of Los Angeles
 Got It Admitted Here

Los Angeles, April 25.-(UP)-A rare drug, found in Germany and imported upon the personal plea of U. s. Senator Sheridan Downey, was flown across the country today to be used in the treatment of a IT, year-old Los Angeles girl suffering from dementia praecox.
 The drug is cyclo-hexyl ethyl tria- zol. This will be the first time 1t has been used in America. A vial of Is ampules of it is aboard United Airlines plane arriving this morn. ing and will be used by Dr. Cullen Ward Irish, a psychiatrist, in treat ing the young woman who is seri- ously i'll.
 Dr. Irish desires the drug for the girl because it may be injected any, where into the muscles, instead of into the veins as must be done with the more common metrazol. Many women and children, 1t was ex- plained, have few large veins into which the injections may be made.
 Dr. Irish learned of the drug through London medical reports but was unable to find 1t in this coun- try. The foreign representative of an eastern chemical firm finally bought some in southern Germany and it arrived in New York aboard the He De France last Thursday.
 Customs laws barred the importa- tion of chemical from Germany. The girls mother appealed to Senator Downey. He persuaded the depart ment of commerce to lift the restric- tion and the medicine was put aboard an airliner at Newark late yesterday.
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e. And he has had access to all the records in the Waterbury Trust Co.,?
 A. So far as I know.
 @. And you say that last week was the frs. time you ever had any talk with MT. Brown to any extent. Is that correct? = A. Yes, sir.
 c. And you talked about what testimony you were to give in this court. Is that true?
 A. No, sir.
 Q. What did you talk about-the weather? That we're having late spring or something of that kind?
 A. Well, he was just member of the party. That's all.
 @. And where was that party held?
 A. I think in this room.
 o. Have you any doubt about 1t? A. So far as I know.
 o. Who was present at the party?
 A. MT. Alcorn, ST., Brown, Hickey
 @. Anyone else?
 A. MT. Loomis.
 @. He is member of the Water- bury Trust Co.,?
 A. Yes, sir. @. No drinks were served at that party? A. No sir. Q. Nobody took out a bottle? A. No sir. Q. You talked at that party what you were going to testify. Didn't you?
 A. MT. Alcorn asked if knew about 1t. c. You talked about what you were going to testify. Is that cor- rect?
 A. Yes, sir.
 Quizzed By Alcorn
 O. And you were examined by MT. Alcorn, were you not? A. Yes, sir.
 e. Was MT. Loomis interrogated by MT. Alcorn, at that time. also?
 c. So that you both were present and you told MT. Alcorn what you l were going to testify. ls that right?
 A. What knew about it.
 e. Do you remember the day or the month that Carl Olsen told you l that if you went before the grand 1 jury to stress a certain point? A. The latter part of April or the first of May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
Nazi High Officials
 Snub British Envoy
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turn its ambassador to Berlin if Adolf Hitier's reply to President Roosevelt's peace reply is concilia- tory, 1t was understood today.
 The president and state depart- ment officials will study Hitler's ad- dress to the Reichstag Friday and then decide whether to resume the full diplomatic relations with Ger many which were interrupted last fall. If the decision is affirmative 1t will be in the nature of ''a gesture of good will"
 The same source that revealed MT. Roosevelt's willingness to return an amabsador to Germany said the president does not intend to recall Joseph P. Kennedy or William Bull lit, ambassadors to Great Britain and France, respectively. Both have been the principal source of Eu- ropean information for MT. Roose- welt. They have been criticized by individuals and some newspapers.
 Since last fall the United States has been represented in Germany Uy Uuly CIld1Bc VI d4IduCo. MIs Roosevelt recalled Ambassador Hugh Wilson during anti-Selnitic cann- paign disorders in Germany last fall. Hitler retaliated by recalling his ambassador to Washington, Dr. Hans Heinrich Dieckhoff.
 It was believed that should normal diplomatic relations be resumed Will son would be sent to some other post and new ambassador would be ap- pointed to Berlin. s
 JugosIavia Anxious
 Uneasiness prevailed in Jugoslavia official and political circles today as Alexander Circar-Markovitch, for eign minister, left by airplane for Berlin to consult with German off, cialsA
 Well-informed sources believed he would be pressed to give tangible proof that Jugoslavia would not join the British guarantee alignment, and would join the anti-C Communist pact. It was believed Cincar-Mar- kovitch would resist pressure for the latter.
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Thus 1t appeared possible that the British eleventh-hour peace move, backed up by the French who re- turned their ambassador, Robert Coulondre, to Berlin last night, would be "snubbed" by the Nazis.
 Whether Henderson would be put of until after Hitler's speech, how ever, was uncertain.
 At the same time, Germany made it clear that she was in no hurry to send her own ambassadors back to London and Paris, from where they were withdrawn after the French British diplomatic rebuff to the Nazis when Henderson and Cou- londre were called home to report"
 Germany, Italy Work Hard
 Both Germany and Italy were working to make the greatest pos- sible progress in the Balkans be- fore Hitler's reply to MT. Roosevelt. With Jugoslavia lined up by Rome for economic and political coopera- ton, the Belgrade representatives came on to Berlin today to continue their talks with the axis powers. Germany and Italy also were hope full of further progress toward Bull garia and Turkey.
 Great Britain's appointment of the Marquess of Lothian as her new ambassador to the United States was regarded as move to strength en an important diplomatic post at time when Americas attitude is of greatest importance to Europe.
 The rnaruuess, former member of what has ben called Lady Astor's "Cliveden set," will arrive in Wash ington this summer.
 British attention also centered on the budget which Sir John Simon, chancellor of exchquer introduced today for the fiscal year beginning April l. The budget carried a rec ord-breaking sum for national de- fense.
 British Budget
 Sir John Simon, chancellor of the exchequer, presented $6,000,- 100000 preparedness budget" to the House of Commons today, calling for peace-time record expenditures for defense outlays.
 The chancellor presented defense expenditures totalling $2,726, GOO, ,O00, which may be increased by supple mentary estimates. He estimated 1938-1939 total rev. enue at $4,711,695, ,388 and expendi- lures at $4 I'll .228 .693.
 The financial statement submit ted to the House before Simon arose listed under the external debt $4.202702, ,955 in war debt to the United states, but the budget as usual omitted the annual payment Hitler Will Not Tone Down Adolf Hitler will refuse to tone down his answer to President Roose- velt's peace appeal despite British efforts at "appeasement" and whether or not they are accom- penied by statement that con- scription in Britain is imminent, DO. itical quarters reported today. The general belief was that there was little chance that Hitler would soften the tone of his speech, which Nazis expected to be rejection of tte idea that Germany menaced anybody or that the United States had any business trying to get Ger many to promise not to attack other nations.
 United States Ready The United States is ready to re-