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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

sistaut derrick engineer, was at tho controls og the derrick. relieving the regular operator, Eugcryo Martoil 10, of Al Clifford avenue, .P0ugh- keepsie. N. Y. His foot slipped on the. clutch. he fell against an oper- ating lever and the heavy steel boom of the derrick, to which a scoop was attached, swung outward over the track down which the Washihgtonian was approaching.
 The fast express smashed against the scoop hanging over its track, and the impact sent the derrick whirling around on it's swivel. Three cars went by before the derrick completed the half-revolution, and this time its heavy cab jutted out to be met by the fourth car in the train, which also was the first passenger coach. The cab tore out the side of the coach, and spun around again 50 that the loom rammed the remaining cars, four of which were Pullmans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
MAINTAINING HEALTH and ENERGY

MAINTAINING HEALTH and ENERGY The Human Machine and How it Works Avoid Unusual Theories of Diet-Water is Essential-Apply Common Sense to Eating The Place of Exercise in Reducing = The Truth About Reducing Drugs-Foods to be Avoided by People with Gas-How to Deal with Constipation = Common Sense About Drinking and Smcking-When Exercise is Harmful
 ADEvELoPING MENTAL HEALTH How Mental Efficiency is Acquired-Pan- ming Your Time-Practical Thought Control Overcoming Resistance--How to Train Your Mind to Finish One Thing Before Beginning Another-How to Keep Your Mind Free of Unsolved Problems-How to Read More Ef- fectively-The Value of Books and Newspa- pers-How to Remember What You Read and Hear
 BUILDING AN EXECUTIVE
 PERSONALITY
 Courage-How Courage Builds Personality and Character-Will Power-How the Will Can be Trained-Exercise of the Will-Put- ting the Will to Work-Industry, Skill, Vi- sion-Personal Charm and Magnetism-How to Develop and Express Personal Charm Manner and Your Manners
 TRANSFERRING A JOB
 The Job: What It is and How to Get It. Discouragement-Y Your Worst Enemy-Your New Job-the First Step-The Boss Talks How to Save Time-How to Increase Your Efficicncy-How to Test Your Fitness for Your Job-Tests to Apply to Your Job-Your Opportunities for Advancement-An Educa- ton on the Job-Exceeding Your Quota of Work-Investing in Youreslf - Getting the Most Out of Your "A Hours More Pay.
 s-LEARNINC A BUSINESS
 Appearance and Manner--How to Improve Your Speech-How to Write Correct Busi- ness Letters-How to Test Letter--Where and How to Get Your Information-How to Reduce Misunderstandngs-H to Arrive at Accurate Decisions-Ideas-How to Get Them --The Power of Leadership
 e-APPLYINc sALESMANSHIP
 Everyone Needs Selling Abiiity-What is This Thing Called Salesmanship-- to Seil Yoursclf-Say Goodbye to That In- ferioriiy Complex-- Selling @ Career-The Financial Rewards of Selling are Big--Ths Suesessfui Selling PersonaIity-Basie Prin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

At that juncture one of the two uniformed army officers who had him in tow gave him a yank, and his expression of wonderment ended abruptly.
 A bill is pending in congress to exclude him forever, and the depart ment of labor has ruled that his citizenship is forfeit and he has no right to come back even to sur- renderh but Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins acceded to the army's demand that he be sur- rendered for military action rather than civil action by the immigra- tion bureau. and Col. Frank K. Ross and Capt. Edward F. Calvin board ed the Bremen at quarantine station and got him.
 Found Him At Last
 They searched for IS minutes be- fore finding him in the ships lounge awaiting arrest. He was tak- en unceremoniously to the ships Kindergarten and there. beside two rocking horses. was permitted to be interviewed by the press for two minutes.
 "There are many reasons why I af coming back" he said. Home sickness. my wife. my children. Yes. my mother, too. My wife, she can- not live in any other country but America and l want to bring my children up in the United States. would do anything for. my family
 He spoke with q thick German accent
 Someone asked him why he
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(Continued from Page D
 they were not called upon to de- eide the merits of the proposed form of city government, but only the question of whether or not the people of Waterbury should have a chance to vote on the sub- ject. Accordingly the bill was ap- proved in the senate by an over- whelming non-partisan vote of Republicans, Democrats and So- cialistS.
 During the last five months members of the c. G. G. A. have explained our bill to many of the leaders of all parties and they have always been received with attention and courtesy, even though at times they may have made nuisances of themselves be- cause of their persistence. To list all the leaders and legislators who were favorable to the idea of a referendum on the proposed charter would take much space, but the association feels that it should acknowledge the time and aid given it by J. Francis Smith, Democratic state chairman; Ben- jamin Harwood, Republican state chairman; Walter Howe, house speaker; Ellery Allen, house chairman of the cities and bor- oughs committee, who put our bill through the house under suspen- sion of the rules, and Audubon Secor, senate chairman of the cities and boroughs committee, who fought for our bill all the way through the senate. Invalu- able aid and advice was given by Republican Senate Leader An thony Rich, Democratic Senate Leader Joseph Downes, Senator Roberts of Thomaston, and many others too numerous to mention.
 The people of Waterbury are to be congratulated upon the states man-like and fair minded stand of two of their legislators-Senator Edward Egan and Representative Hugo Guastaferri. Senator Egan voted for the bill and worked for it because he felt it was the right of the people to make the de- cision as to whether or not they would change their form of gov- ernment. The Good Government association appreciates his help and his open r1inded stand on the question of a referendum, know ing that the senator has his doubts as to the advantages of the pro- posed charter.
 Representative Hugo Guasta- ferri is to be commended for his stand on this bill. He introduced 1t in the house and championed it before the cities and burroughs committee, and the association is glad to acknowledge his help.
 The opposition to the c. G. G. A. bill largely came from one sen- ator who apparently felt that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
dodged the draft.
 Trouble With Board

dodged the draft.
 Trouble With Board
 q was a conscientious objector. There were other reasons. I had trouble with the draft board"
 Bergdoll is heir to $800,000 from the estate of his father. a Phila- delphia brewer. The government has impounded his fortune but he may get 1t back.
 His escape was from his family's 50-room Philadelphia mansion where two guards. who were taking him to Maryland to let him ''dig up" a $l50,000 pot of gold" before he started his term, permitted him to stop for a meal.
 In the village of Weisser, Ger many, he married a native girl. who bore him four children there and . fifth after .she arrived In America to make her home with his so-year- old mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
ACTION IN HOUSE

Hartford, Conn, May 26.-(UP)-- The house today voted to abolish the state board of hairdressers and cosmeticians and to transfer its state health commissioner.
 A favorable report on bill to create a state police radio system was tabled for printing.
 A bond issue of $85,0O for the city of Danbury to provide installation of sewers to the new federal pene- tentiary was approved under sus- pension of rules.
 All liquor bills, bridge and high way proposals, retained their places on the calendar and will be acted upon next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
Here Is Partial List of Contents Of This 5000 Success Self Help Library One Giant Miracle Volume

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 7-GAINING FINANCIAL
 SECURITY
 How Financial Security Can be Obtained-Saveing Must be Sys- tematic = Setting Unpaid Bills
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

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 The University Society has provided all ihis for you They have not only gathered material from business leaders, lectures. and books but they sted it. sho # of all inessentis organized and mpfed it. classified # under main headings. and put in form that ssY 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

people of Waterbury should not have a chance to vote on the pro- posed charter. It would seem as if he were afraid to trust the good judgment of the voters or per- haps he let his personal interests over balance the general welfare of his constituents. In the end the bill was passed without the change of 6 word, and the op- ponents of the bill went down to a crushing defeat. On the final vote. only four disgruntled Re- publicans and Democrats could be found to cast their vote against the bill.
 . Last Tuesday after listening for five hours of so-called criticism of the proposed charter, we are more convinced than ever that it is a good job. The Citizens Good Government association is anxious to explain to everyone the pro- posed charter and is then willing to abide by the judgment of the people on October crd. The 0. G. c. A. knows that the voters of this city can be trusted to make the right decision. The next move is up to the citizens of Waterbury. They must inform themselves on the subject and be prepared to make Intelligent decision on October 3rd as the fate of their city is in their hands. They can make Waterbury the best govern -ed city in New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
BUDGET BILLS | FACING FIGHT
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 The general fund budget, as now constituted, was out of balance by approximately $l, l,8OOOOO. With the additional estimated income from the liquor tax, surplus of $200,000 was hoped for.
 Governor Baldwin was expected to recommend this sum be used for vital new state services, such as jail farm, probation service and juvenile court system.
 Passage of the budget program in the house marked a decisive victory for the Baldwin administration over the roads bloc" This group con- tinually has opposed any diversion whatsoever of money from the highway fund.
 The fines and forfeitures bill &C., tually was defeated in the house last week. The action was reconsidered, and then following personal plea by Gov. Baldwin, the house re- versed itself late yesterday and passed the bill.
 In the senate, meantime, Senator Arrigoni, while protesting support of the governors main program, said he was opposed to any highway diver sion. He said the governor was inconsistent in asking for diversion while at the same time favoring tolls on super-highways and bridges.
 Democrats in the senate, however, were expected to stand behind the governor, if actions of House Demo- crats were an indication.
 In the lower chamber, Democrats supported the budget program, claiming they always were for a balanced budget with no new taxes.
 SOCIAL BILL APPROVED
 Hartford, Conn, May 26.-(UP)- The legislative cities and boroughs committee, said to be under severe pressure from administra ton sources, today voted a favorable re- port on the Socialist bill placing Bridgeport school teachers under a merit system, controlled by the city'S civil service commission.
 The committees action followed a visit to the state Capitol by Mayor Jasper McLevy, who reportedly irl- formed the governor the Republi- can- Socialist alliance in the senate would be threatened unless the bill came out of committee immediately.
 Earlier in the week, the commit tee was reported to have voted 8-7 against the bill. Now, the vote was 11-5 for a favorable report.
 The two Socialists votes in the senate were vital to Republicans as the last days of the 1889 session approached. With State Sen. John s. Thornhill, R., Brookfield, back on the Republican bandwagon after months in the Democratic camp, Republicans control the senate by one vote, 18-17.
 A minority in the committee said it would take the floor in opposition to the bills.
 Meantime, William B. Cornish, Stamford, president of the State Teachers association, said com- mittee of the association would see
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
OFFERS YALE s25o,ooo

New Haven, Conn, May 26. (UP) Vale University President Charles Seymour announced today John A. Hooker, York, Pa, president of the Yale Law School association, has offered to contribute $250,000 to the permanent endowment of the Yale Law School, if $750,000 could be raised through other sources.
 The money would be used to im- prove library facilities at the law school.
 Sealskin shoes are seen in Lon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
Other Assembly Matters


 Hartford, Conn.,, May 26.-(UP) -The controversial legislative coun- ell bill consolidating the states li- censing boards was reported favor ably today to the legislative reor- ganization committee. The bill was expected to save con- siderable money because a single secretary would be delegated to handle business of the score of li- censing boards. Strong opposition was expected on the floor to the measure.
 The committee, at the same time, i voted favorably on bill abolish ing all special funds for examining and licensing boards. Hartford, Conn, May 26.-(UP). The judiciary committee today voted a favorable report on a bill increasing the maximum payment for old age assistance from $7 to $s weekly.
 Another measure approved pro- vided $100 fine for offenseS for which no penalties were listed in the statutes.
 An unfavorable report was given on a bill repeating the state fair trades act.
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 26.-(UP). The General Assembly's public health and safety committee today voted favorable report on a bill abolishing the positions of county health officers. The 1939-41 state budget provid- ed no funds for these jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
Kuhn Arrested
 While Fleeing
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indictment, his expression changed and he snapped:
 That's my business"
 Surprised at Shadowing
 He said he had been surprised at the indictment but more surprised that he had been shadowed without his Knowing it for a week. He re- sented implications that he had been fleeing.
 "The indictment shows that Kuhn is just common thief" Dewey said.
 The indictment climaxed seven weeks of investigation into Bund affairs. It charged, in one count, that Kuhn had stolen $8,907 of the proceeds of the Washington's birth day Standardization" meeting at Madison Square Garden. Other counts listed specific instances of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

Gov. Baldwin to oppose the merit system bill.
 He said the measure was ''poor legislation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

and Obligations - Money Pro duces More Money = How to Save - To Budget or Not to Budget = Use Caution in En- dorsing Others Notes - Uses and Abuses of Credit - Mort gage Loans = Sound Investments : Forms of Insurance = Life ln- surance Investing in Your Own . Home = Building and Loan As ,ociations Twelve Kinds of In- vestments to Beware of = Sav- ings Banks = How to Keep Your Money from Leaking Away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

From statements obtained in the course of the various inquiries con- ducted following the crash, the fol- lowing explanation was given of the fatal incident:
 The Washingtonian left Union Depot at 6:48 a. m, IT minutes late. With Meriden its next, stop, it was speeding through Newington toward a work train on an adjoining track. The work train was made up of an engine, caboose, sand car, stone car, derrick, dump car, three work cars and 8 spreader. The work train was at a standstill, awaiting the passage of the Washingtonian. As the train came flying down the track, Burrell F. Wilhelm, 34, of 900 Ridge road, Han1den, as-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

Winifred B Watson, and c. Leonard Watson, Springfield, Mass.
 John A. Bishop, Sunnyside, L. T., and Arthur Rosenthal, Montreal, were discharged after being treated for lacerations. {.
 The tnishap. was the first fatal ac- cident on the New Haven railroad system in eight years. Investigators said the foot of the boom operator slipped of the control clutch and struck 8 lever which caused the arm to swing over the adjoining track.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

Little Tasmania Is to have an air service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
BOOM OPERATOR
 CAUSED WRECK

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26
BERCDOLL BACK
 WHERE HE BEGAN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

sealskin shoes are seen in Lon don.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-26

alleged diversion of Bund funds. The last two counts charged third de- gree forgery.
 Kuhn had executed an about-face on Wednesday when, after an- nouncing he would waive immu- nifty before the grand jury, changed his mind about waiving and angrily strode out of the room. Thursday, at the request of Mayor F. H. La- guardia, Dewey included in his grand jury presentation evidence gathered by city Investigators pur- porting to show that Kuhn and commercial organizations allied with the Bund had falcified their retail store records and evaded city sales tax payments.
 Bund Moving Spirit
 Kuhn has been the moving spirit of the German-American organiza- tion which he founded on national scale in 1895.
 The Bund now claims 94 active branches throughout the country and g summer camps.
 Kuhn participated in the Hitler putsch at Munich in 1923, went to Mexico and entered the United States in 1926. He became a citizen in 1884. He worked for several years for the Ford Motor company and once was suspended because he was caught practicing speeches in 8 dark room.''
 Held Under S5,OOO Bail
 Kuhn was held in $5,000 bail to- day after pleading not guilty to all 12 counts of an indictment charging him with grand larceny and forgery in connection with alleged shortages in the organizations funds.
 Kuhn was brought to the jammed general sessions court room from police headquarters where he had been paraded in the bright lights of the routine lineup. He appeared nervous and lacked his usual bravado.
 Judge Cornelius F. Collins said that "$5, 1000 is very modest sum" and that he would have set bail higher had there been proposals from District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey's office.
 Kuhn wore grey suit with red pin stripe, white shirt, red tie and highly polished black shoes. His hair was slicked carefully. He drummed his fingers on Bible which had been left on the table where he sat.
 In Police Lineup
 At the lineup, detectives ques- toned suspected felons and vagrants picked up during the night, saving Kuhn for the last. Then Lieut. James Pytko read the charge against the Bund leader and de- manded:
 What's this about, Fritz? Is it true?"
 "No," Kuhn replied.
 "Why were you arrested?" Pytko asked.
 T don't know yet" Kuhn replied.
 In answer to routine questions he gave his occupation as president of the German-American Bund," and said he formerly was chemical en- gineer, last employed by the Ford Motor company in 1886. He is na- tive of Munich, he said, has lived in the United States for IA years and x.ax,a,. I,oI kaavS orwac%a,l ,~~axrinxrclxy
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CITIZENS UNIT
 THANKS AIDES

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Among the dead was Seaman sherman Shirley. who was to have been married Sunday to Ruth De- sautels of Dover, N. H. The irony of his death was that his chum, who was to have been best man at the wedding, was Lloyd B. Maness, electrician's mate. who was stationed at the bulkhead amidships and who, in the line of duty, slammed this door closed when the after section began to flood. sealing his doom and the doom of 25 others to save the lives of himself and 32.
 Names said of the incident: "At al1ch times as this there is no time for sentiment. We are trained rigid iy to act SO gave no considera- ton to the fate of my shipmates any more than l would have ex- pectcd similar consideration had l 5ecn In their place. It was not un- Ii tRe first knpulsive action vas 1fer that I began to realize the aw- s&lness Of the mems situation in the 6fzef section Particularly ! thought e{ ny chuzi1, sherman Shirley"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-12
NEGRO FACES COURT
ON THREE COUNTS
Charlie Bullock Gets Is
Months in Each to Run
Concurrently

Charlie Bullock, Negro, had q SEES
sion in city court today, facing Mayor
Henry 7. Powell on three charges,
and was found guilty in each.
Bullock was given IS months or
the roads for theft of a pistol from
George Taborn.
In another warrant, Bullock was
given 18 months on the roads for
carrying a concealed weapon.
On a third charge, Charlie Bull
lock was given IS months on the
roads for obtaining money from S.
r. Gillian falsely, all Of the terms to
run concurrcntly.
Wlbert horton pleaded guilty to
being drunk, and was fined 81 ano
costs.
Prayer for judgment was con-
tinued upon payment Of the costs as
to w. c. Collins charged with being
disOrderly
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-12

Henry Paul Stephens, Of f. = y. 4.
Raleigh, was ordered held under ST.
600 bond for Vance Superior Court
today in county court by Recorder
PROTEIN NJ Y. Cooper, who prcsld-
ed in the absence Of Recorder r. +.
Clements, to answer a forgery charge.
Stephens is alleged to have forged
the name of Q. G. Gulley onto draft
for $40 drawn upon the First Cit
liens Bank of Raleigh with intent
to cheat and defraud Gulley.
Nathan Vincent, Negro. charged
with operating a motor vehicle With
out a drivers license, went free when
the state took a mol pros.
The state took mol pros in a
similar charge against James B.
Pritchard Negro.
A mol pros was taken by the state
in the case of Lewis T Williams
charged with abandonment and non
support.
Prayer for JUDGMENT was continu-
ed upon payment Of the costs as to
Phil Kingsbury, Negro, charged with
operating an automobile without an
operators license.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-12
/ llall Dinner
Quota Raised

Hsl' q the quota assigned to
/ance county for the Democratic
Jackson Day Dinner N Raleigh the
ight Of Monday, January 3, has
-ecn raised it was said today by
q. H. Stone, chairman Of the COM
ittee. Mr.. Stone is Democratic
chairman for the county.
Every office At the court house
contributed toward the price Of one
925 dinner ct the Sir Walter hotel
arly next month. at which Paul
'. McNutt, Federal loan admins
traitor, is to be the chief speaker.
They drew straWs to see which Of
the group would use the ticket and
attend the dinner. F. NJ. Dorsey,
county tax collector, was the one
drawn.
Another likely attendant at the
dinner was !. r. league, Iender-
son postmaster.
Efforts were being made to solicit
smaller contributions from local
Democrats toward raising Of Vance
cOunty's quota for the dinner. The
county, always overwhelmingly
Democratic in elections. is expected
9 tee the mari. il ample time be-
ere the dc cf the dinner.