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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-08
ASSEMBLY HAD NO
 BOSS THIS YEAR
Republican COntr o Il e d Session Was Dullest,
 Most Confusing

Hartford, Conn.,, June 8.-(UP)- The Republicans controlled 1889 gen. eral assembly, which adjourned sine die last night after sitting for five months, was regarded today by political observers as one of the dullest and most confusing sessions in years.
 For the first time in a quarter of century, the Republican party was without a boss" at times, though, it was apparent Gov. Raymond E.. Baldwin, first Republican governor in eight years, was putting the steam" on certain of his party members to pass desired legislation.
 More than 300 bills died in com- mittee. The largest biennial budget in history was adopted-$106, ,206, ,491. Two years ago the budget was $1O0,- soc, ,000.
 Almost the first three months of the session were consumed in bitter battles over the reform dual job- holding ban, prohibiting legislators from holding other paid state or judicial positions
 c Record Revealed
 Here is the assembly record of accomplishment:
 A uniform municipal audit bill.
 Minor court reform, abolition of the so-called constable fee racket" and made sinall-town judges direct ly responsible to the chief justice.
 Balanced the budget by increas- ing the liquor taxes from 60 cents to $i a gallon.
 Established tolls on the Merritt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-08
BRITISH CRUISER
 FIRES ON JAPANESE

Hong Kong, June 8.--(UP)--Japa- nese reported today that British cruiser fired more than 10 anti- aircraft gun shots at Japanese passenger" plane flying 2,000 feet over the sea east of Hong Kong.
 Several shots exploded within 100 yards of the plane. 1t was said. with- out doing damage The pilot was said to have asserted that he sight, ed the warship near swatow and that he clearly saw . British flag painted on its side.
 Japanese authorities were said to take q serious view of the incident and an oticial protest was expected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-08
(An Times Eastern Daylight)

hours of the British royal visit to Washington:
 THURSDAY
 Times Eastern DaylighU Station Secretary Ronald Lindsay their majest Roosevelt receive them Distinguished reception committee and members of royal suite introduced Full military honors given m-Procession, military station White House; passes capitol en route their wives presented king
 mSmal luncheon at White House for members of Roosevelt family and immediate royal party
 s:so m-The king Washington for sightseeing Cathedral Church points D. m-Garden party begins British embassy. 545 m-Ther maecs White through Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts the White House 6p.m-The king and arrive at the embassy state dinner at the White House followed by reception the night
 mThe king queen ll:lo mTher 1l:45 m-The queen embassy NoOnThe majeste members and the House in rotunda capitol
 1245 king and leave the capitol for the Wash majesties 
 s:so D. m-Arrival at Mount Vernon
 2:45 m-The king lays wreath at Washingtons Tomb s:30 r. m.-Departue from Mount automobile. $40 mvit the Civilian Conservation Fort p. m.-Departure from Fort Hunt
 4:25 m-Arva at Arlington cemetery, where the king lays Cross.
 D. m.-Deparure Arlington
 p. m.-Arrival at the White House.
 5:3O r. m.-Informa tea at the White House. S55 k leave the White House for the Brit ish embassy.
 D. m-President s:15 majeses give a honor of the president and Mrs Roosevelt White House
 maeies accompanied their suite enan New Union Station proceeding directly from the embassy to the station
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-08
England Is All Excited Over Visit To America
Newspapers Have Become Hysterical, Even Drifting Close to ''Yellow Journalism" in Their Stories
 of What May Happen Over Here
By H. L. PERCY

Limited Press Staff Corresp0ndent)
 London, June 8.-(UP)-Headlines announcing that New York harbor was to be swept for mines to pro- tect King George and Queen Eliza beth, and assurances that America was not so crazy land as 1t might seem from the news reels puzzled BritonS today as they centered their interest on the arrival of the royal couple in the United States.
 A big heat wave, so severe that bolder members of the house of commons attended sessions without waistcoats under their winter weight morning coats, and shockingly frank pink alabaster statue of Adam by world famous sculptor Jacob Epstein were not sufficient to divert general interest from the royal visit.
 The heat abated during the day, with the arrival of breezes from Ice land, but the excitement over the royal visit grew hotter.
 King. Queen in Raincoats
 Newspapers published vivid de- scriptions of a visit of the king and queen. in raincoats. to the famous Cave of the Wind at Niagara Falls. The visit was cancelled, but this made no difference as the stories had been written in advance
 "The King in United States-Crazy welcome" headlined the Daily Mir TOT. over a story reporting that Americans welcomed the king and queen by singing God Save the King" in swing time. It reported also that Americans greeted the king with shouts Of:
 "Hurry up, king, it's our turn to see you now"
 "fiiya, king, what about q little hustler"
 AS the king and queen neared
 ma.AA....MI m. EamMa n1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-08
Arguments Ragged Un til Judge Inglis Ordered
 Halt in the Battle
HUGE BLACKBOARD
 USED BY DEFENSE
Brown Still Insisted He Was Right-Judge Inglis
 Stopped It All
BY JOSEPH F. DONAHUE Democrat Staff Reporter)

Reversing his admissions of yesterday, States Accountant Warren M. BroWr. in the con- spiracy trial today claimed that he did not make an error of $2, ,054.99 in com putting the over-expenditures which would have resulted between 1932-1937 if city em- ployes had not been affected by wage slashes.
 Lengthy arguments between Brown and Defense Attorney Joseph J. Sea- man over the alleged error ragged until Judge Ernest A. Inglis ordered a halt on the ground that the two accountants were comparing differ ent items.
 Using a huge blackboard, which was trundled into the courtroom in the view of the judge, jury, and witness, Attorney Seaman sought to have Brown reiterate his admission of error. But Brown insited today that he was correct, when on direct examination, he said that the city's appropriations would have been over-expended by $5,898, ,6l2.90, if the wage cuts had not prevailed.
 Judge Inglis Stops It
 Judge Inglis halted the arguments, and ordered Attorney Benjamin Slade to continue his cross-exam- nation concerning bills which have been rendered the state by Brown for services rendered in the conspir- acy case.
 Figures given in testimony by Brown this morning indicate that he has billed the state for $26,530.04 for services rendered by himself and assistants from February to July 31, 1888. No bills have been rendered for subsequent work as yet.
 Brown receives $6 an hour, charges $4 for assistants, and from that $4 realizes g himself. Of the 25,530
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-08
SEAN RUSSELL IS GIVEN RELEASE
Fighting Irish Congress- men Protested = Pres-
 ident Had Intervened
BY JOHN R. BEAL

BY JOHN R. ZEAL United Press Stan Correspondent)
 Washington, June 8.-(UP)-U. S immigration officials today tele- graphed orders to Detroit immigra- ton authoriteis to release Sean Russell, Irish Republican leader, as King George VT and Queen Eliza beth reached Washington.
 Officials approved Russell's bond after a clan of fighting Irish mem- bers of the House, led by McGran- cry and a Sweeney, had threatened to boycott tomorrow's congressional reception for the king and queen unless the Irish leader was re- leased.
 Turner W. Battle, assistant to Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins signed the order directing release oI Russell. who was arrested in Detroit on charges of overstaying a 30-day visitors permit.
 Battle said that Russell would bs given Q hearing in Detroit saturda, on Q deportation warrant.
 What kind of e shenanigan is lt Representative Martin \. Sweeney D., O.. demanded tb know wher tho chief Constablh of Scotland Yard. Albert Canning, tells Alter.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-08
$500,000 OFFER
 TO SAVE REFUGEES

New York, June e--tuP)-The Jewish-American Joint distribution committee messaged President La redo Bru Of Cuba last night that more than e5oo,o00 was available c; c guarantee if- he would reconsider his decree barring tiit o07 German. Jewish refugees cruising the West Indian aboard tbc liner st. Louis.
 Tho sum was raised. tle commit. tee shid. to prove that the rcfugees t permitted to land In Cuba, would not become public charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-08
Four Promoted To
 First PastOrates; Six Transferred
Rev. Leo M Finn Made Pastor of St. Peters, Bridge port-Rev. James K. BrOphy is Named Pastor of
 St. ThOmas's Church, Goshen

Four priests given their first pastorates and six pastors advanced 1T appointments made by Most Rev
 erend Maurice McAulffe Bishop of Hartford announced today through The Catholic Transcript number of the appointments of special interest to Waterbury Rev long prominent in the Catholic church in America IS named pastor of St. Peters church Bridgeport,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-08
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. June S--(UP)-Goy-. ernment expenses and receipts for. the current fiscal year through June 6. compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $S,497,5s2.325.47 $6,S92,535. .5s1.s6
 Receipts $5,145,s72.i6S.44 s5.5Ss,4 ,401 .z2s.57
 Gross Defict $3,352.2f0,162.0S s1,354,1s4,107.79
 Net Deficit $3,si5,152,712.0S SI,295,5s7 ,757.7o s2.ss5. .os7. .s75.ss si.s75, ,25o, ,ss2.s
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The Weather

Thunder Showers for
 Tonight, Friday Fun weather Report Page ,
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First Visit In History
 For Reigning Monarchs Of Vast British Empire
Program of Royalties On Washington Visit
THURSDAY

8-UF)-The for the 36 12 crOwd hour of royal visit Washington:
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
CRIPPLED SCHOOLS

The manpulators of the finances of our fair city
cannot budget away the vital needs of the municipal
ity and all of us realize that good schools represent
one of our most vital needs. The Mayor has rec
commended a budget slash of some two and half
million dollars for this year and the parents and
teachers of Detroit are justly aroused The case is
clearly stated in an Illuminating pamphlet issued by
the Detroit Federation of Teachers We quote;
"Over-crowded buildings, diversified classes, under
stated faculties, insufficient and Wornout- equip
ment-these are the conditions known to every PH-
pill every teacher and every parent of school child
Young people today face keener competition and
more complex social and personal problems than ever
before They have need of the best preparation the
schools can provide Yet the city of Detroit having
got itself into debt to the tune Of hundreds of millions
of dollars in the boom days. has been trying ever since
to finance its obligations at the expense of the schools
and other essential services"
We know well that the character of our schools
bears direct relation to the character of our citi
Zens We also know that those who are inadequate
" trained and prepared to assume the responsibilities
of intelligent citizenship soon become liability to
the government and cost it much more eventually
Crime control and health services would not require
such huge expenditures if public education were
adequate to meet the needs of our growing popula-
ton To curtail our school services in view of its
inevitable consequences is not only false economy
but palpable nonsense.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
SENATOR DIGGS

Last week one of our daily papers attempted edl-
torav to rdicue our state Senator for his proposal
to increase the misery wages paid our legislators
for their work in running the affairs of the State
of Michigan Senator Diggs believes that legislators
should be paid at least as much as janltors, HIS
proposals which incidentally have the support OF
number of his colleagues seem to offer the daily press
an excuse for sarcasm and nasty differences
As matter of fact Senator Diggs in seeking to
provide reasonable compensation for the work of
the legislators, has touched upon one of the most
fundamental weaknesses in our governmental Sys-
tenn 1t has been often said that politics IS no poor
mans game. In order to pursue career in politics
man must either accept the backing of the vested
interests and those who want to get certain leglsa-
ton over or he must be independently rich. tbs the
exceptional person in politics who is successful with
out having a calculating "backer" modest for
tune of his own The results of such abuses OF the
democratic process are obvious to all students of gov
eminent. Our so-called Candidates of the people
soon become hrengs for corporations and the trusts
Should a poor candidate get elected he very often
has to accept gift from some agency in order to
reach the nebulous american standard of living
We congratulate Senator Diggs for daring to de-
nounce the pttance paid those who are expected to
devote all their time and energy to regulating the al
fairs of our great state The underprvleged as well
as the privileged must have voice in government If
we are to preserve this democracy of which we talk
so much We know why the daily press is aroused
because we also know for whom they speak.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01

many Negro colleges" -=-
The author lists the following de-
fects in the Negro church; the moral
and academic unfitness Of many
Of the Negro clergy, scctarianism,
lack Of business methods. lack OF
a program 10 appeal TO modern
youth, and the inclusion of many
Essentials in the program OF
the Negro church. However, he
acknowledges the fact that the Ne
gros religion has suffered from
seeing the hypocrisy Of white
christians and believes that great
or justice on the part of the white
man will be followed by greater
religious faith in the Negro.
There are chapters on the Negro
farmer, the woman worker, toe
exodus, the Negro criminal the
mob, Negro leadership, the Negro
and his songs and on every phase
Of the Negroes life. The treatment
Of the Negroes contribution to
American literature is unusually
complete tracing as il does his lit
erary production from the time Of
Phillis Wheatley 10 the present. or
the contemporary novel. DR. Van
Deusen writes:
According to the best standards.
the teehniuqe Of contemporary Ne
gro novels is poor
In his discussion OF the Negro
press. the author places the burden
for the sensational nature Of many
newspapers on the readers rather
than on the journalist who is most
often blamed The Afro-American
Journalist, says DR.. Van Deusen is
shrewd enough business man TO
realize that newspaper readers
are generally sensation seekers
This review touches on only a
few OF the many subjects treated in
The Black Man in White America"
Mos OF us are acquainted with
many of-ihe facts included here.
but there are a surprising number
which are new, The book is the
product Of careful research and OBJ
servation and is remarkably ac-
curate and objective ] noted that
in speaking Of DR.. Moten and of
Richard Harrison. the author failed
10 state that the former has been
succeeded at Tuskegee by DR.. Pat
terson and that the latter has died.
On the whole the book isu p TO date
in its facts and the authors con-
illusions are worthy OF our consid-
Grafton His closing words are.
The Negro problem will be
solved by that universal solvent;
, TINE.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
MONROE

rn ~. 49, ~, ~,
AAs' 9iue ou"s Men I'M
proVement club is sponsoring mem
bership drive and invite all who wish
IA min tn ,,,1,-r,,,-
-
Sues'' MI ana mrs' Neuton OF
Detroit, and Mr.. and Mrs. L. c, Cow
ington. were guest, at the home Of
NJ and M, t.o,-d cir.
p Mrs. Minnie Fennel was the guest
of Mrs. Essu Mckinney of Almyia. b.
Entertains. LEROY Bebois enter
It,. --,..,..-- = - = =
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WESTSIDE DETROIT
BY BETTE ELLINGTON 5242 Vinewood Avenue

NEW LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. A. VI. Martin. pastor
Sunday, March %. Pastor Martin
spoke to large audience from the
text Isaiah 45;32 He spoke at length
from fou. outlines: First the look OF
expectance, second. be saved: third.
universally OF the invitation and
fourth. I am God. The bright weather
brought out many visitors -Four per-
sons were added to the church.
In the afternoon the recital given
by the junior choir was appreciated
The entire affair was planned and
presented without the assistance Of
adults; the talent was very outstsnd-
ing.
Thursday night Rev. Martin will
speak at New Mt. Zion church in the
thirteenth anniversary service of the
pastor Rev, J. s Williams. the senior
choir, usher board and as many as
can possibly be present are asked
to go with him. The rally was a
marked success from the point of
finance. II this interest Is kept up
the church will soon begin work on
| the auditorium.
Easter services promise to be all
one could expect so plan now to go
to New Light Easter Sunday.
BIRTHDAY DINNER
Mrs. Marion Reaves was hostess TO
lovely birthday dinner Thursday
at her beautiful home on Scotch ave-
nue. In honor of Martha Young Cole
man and Mrs. Ethel Taylor. The
I ostess served a delicious dinner. set
on springlike table centered with
cut daffodils. pink rose buds and fern,
| The nororees received lovely gifts.
Guests included Mrs Bessie Sellman.
Mrs Norma Terry obanyoun. Mrs
and Mrs. Otto Jefries.
W. W. T. CLUB
The WIT club met at the home
of Mrs, Durant. Mrs Taylor was host
ess. After brief business the club
celebrated It's second anniversary with
program. The hostess served a
dainty lunch.
SMART SET TWELVE
The Smart Set Twelve club were en-
tertained at the home OF Mrs. p
HesgsHs of Biddle@A tasty luncheon
was served. plans were discussed for
baby contest which will be in the
month Of May. Mrs. L, Long of 5407
Vinewood is back with the club after
a brief Illness. all members were glad
TO see her out again. The next meet
ing will be held at the home Of Mrs.
Long
BASKET SOCIAL
The basket social was success given
-. - l.
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"'A
organization out TOO much OF our
opPosi'ion IS wiiiully designed for
the purpose only oil destroying, We
nave ehurely 100 mueh OF this sort
Of lhihg-
ms internal StrFs between lead
elS-ahe OF CARNATIONS Is greatly
lm2edlng the progress Of the Race
IN every line OF endeaVer-We, the
Negro are IN serious heed OF mutual
concern
AN lDloIlC NOIloN
Far too many OF US tnink that the
technique oil ouilding ourselves or
our organizations Is that OF tearing
some other leader or organization
down. Many OF US nave gwen our
selves and our talents TO the EVIL
of Undermining and discrediting
leadership and disrupung orgsnl-
cations because we feel that by this
means We increase our powers and
enhance our prestige.
We find in the field OF business
negroes VINO refuse 10 associate
themselves and their interests with
other Negroes in business because
they have the erroneous idea that
siey build their business by run
ming down or destroying their COM
petiior. They have an idiotic notion
in their heads that they can build
bigger and better, working alone.
KILLING OFF NEGRO LEADERS
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she is improving and will soon be act
i've in the neighborhood social clubs:
attending physician to Mrs. McGill is
Dr.. John H. slevin.
Mrs. Lee who is In Ann Harbor
hospital is rapidly improving.
Mr.. McDufie. Mrs C. Radger and
Mrs. Vaien are all reported as much
improved
BIRTH
Mrs. Daisy Adams OF Le Grsnde
avenue is receiving congratulations
on the birth OF son, Marshall Henry.
Mrs. Adams is the daughter OF Henry
Knott, one Of our successful silk dis
iributors.
GOSSIP
Say l. H.. don't look so say at v. NJ.
as he has really turned you down
Tat for NJ. J. bu; aren't you 10 blame
for being such gold disseE7
II Is in the air that Susie McDuffie
and James Moore are engaged.
Why has R. l. c. ttuned down NJ T.
so suddenly II seems that v. LIS
playhouse Is broken up--we woaderi
Why does E. stillle MeDuffie set up
in church and nap every sunday7 Is
It that she has been keeping late hours
1t is true that J. Turner is in love.
but is it with Speney. Lemons or
Tracy7
Rosenna MeDuhie has found her a
new love. lis 1t true that J. n is
that way about c. M.7.,..I-ean Mays
is engaged. but we don't know who
the lucky man is....Joe Campbell Is
rushing Gwendolyn rripett, Best
wishes TO Mrs. B. Boone in the Queen
Contest"
VISITING:
Mrs. M1ry Slaughter is visiting her
brother and siSter-in-Sw. Nc. and
Ase. Bforl.tt- Boone
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Z The club donated FIVE dollars to the
/ Human Relations council for the
I youth hobby class a worthy cause
Pokene was played Prizes were woG
| by L. Johnson. D. sommervine. s.
Washington T. Nichols and the grand
I prize went TO Colder Smith,
QUCrus CLUB
The Quctus club held its regular
meeting Thursday night. March % at
the home OF Mrs. Lucille Smith OF
6372 Begole After election of off
GERS two tables Of bridge were played
Mrs Smith was a very delightful and
efficient rostess. The next meeting
will be with Mrs Carrie Mitchell OF
5s07 Begole.
WESTSIDE ELITE CLUB
Mrs. C. Bridgewater provided most
of the entertainment for the Westside
Elites last Monday evening at her
charming Milford avenue apartment
Cum members and guests enjoyed a
series Of interesting games. after which
delicious lunch was served.
Members OF the club include Mrs.
Alice Hardin, Mrs. c. Bridgewater.
Mrs. n. Bridgewater Mrs. Laura Brass
field, Mrs. Rose Fleming, Mrs. B. Nc
Clinton, Mrs. H. Taylor and Mrs. M.
Toles.
LES FIDELIs CLUB
The Les Fidelis club breakfast given
at 54i5 Vinewood on March rs was
a huge success, The members of the
club wish to thank all who responded
so generously to their invitation. also
the Peerless Art club the Nineteen
Twenty Eight club and the So Journ
club.
HOSTESS
MIS- Helen Washington of 3a7s Hud-
son was hostess TO Sunday afternoon
tea when the Willing Workers club of
New-Eieh.- Bsp.tst-ehereh- sApe-i.s
first silver tea of the season at her
home Sunday afternoon. March 26.
1t was lovely affair and enjoyed
by all. The Big Four quartet presented
entertainment by singing four selee-
tons.
" Those present included Mrs. Katie
Bee Humphrey. H. J. Thomas. Eliza
beth Lanier. Joseph Jackson. Cassin-
der Robinson, Mrs. ] W. Stovsll, Mrs.
Anna Bell Perkins. Miss Jusnita Nc
odi . HsaoPtAiss WI anu WITS "
B, Clark, Leslie Nally. W. c. johnson.
George Washington. o. Collins, Mr.,
Lansston. Frank Reudles. Mrs. Ora.
Parker Mrs Estelle Rreakfeld. Mr.
and Mrs. Teleaferra. p. E Edwards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bessley, Mr. and Mrs.
Mitchell, Miss Taylor and others.
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS
Miss Elizabeth Callahan entertained
friends at her home. 1881 Merrick
Saturday evening. They were Eliza
beth Wilson, Tula Smith, Mary Brown,
Barbara Simpken and Bernice James.
FUNERAL SERVICES
The funeral services OF Mllard
Branham was held Wednesday of last
week. Willard fillmore was born in
Detroit, July Is. 1921. He received
his elementary schooling in the public
schools OF Detroit. In October. 1885
he entered the Henry Ford trade
school On January 2s,-is3e he COM
pleted his high school education and
also a course in brick masonry.
During the revival conducted by Rev.
willard Leak in January he accepted
Christ and Joined ST. Stephen A. NJ. Z.
church.
Mr. and Mrs. George Brsnhsm and
family wish 10 trhak them many
friends for the kind expressions OF
sympathy during -theiF-reeent- of
their beloved son and brother Willard
Fillmore Branham.