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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
NAZI PAPERS HIT
 MRS. ROOSEVELT
Sarcastic Jibes at Meth= Ods She Used in Enter-
 taining King, Queen
BY GEORGE KIDD

United Press Staff COrreSp0ndent)
 Berlin, June 9-UP)-The Deut- sches Nachrichten bureau, official Nazi News Agency, attacked Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt today, lead- ing the closely controlled German press in sarcastic comment on the visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth to Washington.
 The agency said in a dispatch dis seminated to newspapers:
 Mrs. Roosevelt, who had worth ily' prepared herself for the visit of the British monarch by speaking at a Washington Communist meeting. remained true to form by letting a Negress sing at a White House con- cert in honor of the Royal couple.
 For today, Mrs. Roosevelt ar- ranged 8 tea reception in the White House at which she hopes to bring about a conversation of all left rad ical members of the federal govern ment with the royal couple"
 What Caused Comment
 (Mrs. Roosevelt spoke Wednesday at a right to work" congress oi The Workers Alliance of America 'There may be some things you be- ieve in that I don't believe in," she said in part, but I certainly am ir sympathy with the meeting of any group of people who come together to consider their own problems anc try to work out solutions and to fine
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
JAPANESE WILL
 ISOLATE BRITISH
Concessions in Tientsin to Be Abandoned By All
 Other Forces

Shanghai, June 9.-(UP)-Japan- csc authorities moved today to iso- late the British concession at Tien- tsin and it was indicated that Tien- tsin soon might be made a test case in the Japanese campaign to exert control over all foreign areas in China.
 It was reported that the Japanese had given the British authorities at Tientsin an uitimatum demanding that they deliver in 48 hours the men who assassinated Cheng Si- Keng, Chinese controller of customs under the Japanese administration, at a movie theater in the British concession April g. Neither Japan csc nor British sources would con- firm this report. and the expiration hour of the reported ultimatum was not given.
 A Domei (Japanese) News Agency dispa .ch said that Japanese conn- panies began moving their supplies from both the British and French concessions at Tientsin today as Japanese moved to cut of the Brit ish concession from the outside world by surrounding it with troops.
 Ordered to Move
 Mayor Pan Yu-Kwei. mayor under the Japanese administration of Tientsin, ordered all Chinese ofii- cials to move from the British con- cession at once, and the Domei
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
BOX, LUMBER co.
 PLANT IS BURNED
One of Largest New Eng land Concerns Is De-
 stroyed Early Today

Nashua. N. H., June 9.-(UP)- The American Box & Lumber Com pai1y- plant, one of the largest tim- Der salvage mills in New England, was destroyed by fire today. Loss was estimated at over $75.000.
 Local firemen controlled the two alarm blaze after four-hour bat- tie. The fire destroyed the main unit, three-story, wooden puild- ing housing expensive new equip- ment. But flames were kept from spreading to nearby ofiice buildings and sheds in the yard.
 Also saved were millions of feet of hirricane-felled timber stored in the yard, a federal timber-storage unit established as result of last September's storm. ss.sS <
 Fire Chief William Whitney be- lieved the blaze may have been caused by defective wiring, but an ofiicial investigation will be held.
 Company President William R. swart said i20 men would be thrown out of work. The plant resumed full-tiIne operations last November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
Members Of Congress
 Meet With King, Queen
British Royalty Grasps Hands With Law Makers of United States-Visit to Tomb of Washington
 One of Today's Highlights
BY WEBB MILLER United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, June 9.-(UP)-King George VI and Queen Elizabeth shook hands today with members of Congress under the dome of the capitol building which British red- coats half destroyed 125 years ago
 Their firm handclasps capped a pledge of Anglo-Americian friend ship toasted by the king and Presi- dent Roosevelt last night.
 Lacking only a few last-ditch Irish -blooded members and scat- tering of other dissenters, most of the 96 U. s. senators and 435 U. S representatives turned out for the hand-shaking ceremonies so familiar and dear to the hearts of veteran politicians.
 The day was another typica Washington scorcher. Before it end ed there was no doubt the British couple, accustomed to damp anc chilly English summers, would vel come their one brief respite in 6 gruelling day of official functions 8 cooling yacht trip with President and Mrs. Roosevelt down the broaC Potomac river to Mt. Vernon.
 Wreath on Tomb
 There the king will place wreatf at the tomb of George Washington who led the Revolution against ar earlier King George.
 The congressman, virtually tn, (Continued on Page O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
FORMER MAYOR OF REVERE ACQUITTED

Boston, June 9.-(UP)-Former Mayor James M. O'Brien of Revere and all 10 co-defendants in the third Revere racket trial were acc quilted in 6 sealed verdict opened today in Suffolk superior court.
 They had been charged with con- spring to maintain c gambling nuisance at the Ruby club in the Beach City, which was raided Feb. 22. 1887 by state troopers.
 It was the second acquittal within a fortnight for o'Brien. On May 26 he and other defendants were acc quilted of conspiring to maintain gambling nuisance ct the North Shore club. also in Revere.
 Previously, o'Brien had been con- victed of embedding si3,277 from the city of Revere when he was elty treasurer h f03b. He quit as treas urcr when elected mayor and was defeated for reelection as mayor last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
States Attorney Alcorn Requested | To Arrest Leaders Of Legislature
 Who Manipulated Judgeship Deal
Albert Levitt Asks Arrest of All-AlcOrn's Son
 Is Included GENERAL STATUTES
 WERE VIOLATED

Demands that criminal proceed ings be instituted against legislative leaders who negotiated the judge ship deaI' in the general assembly at Hartford are made by Albert Levitt, of Bedding, long time stormy petrel of Republican state politics, in a letter to States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn, ST., of Hartford county. MT. Levitt asks "as citizen of the state of Connecticut" that prosecu- ton be undertaken.
 Charges that Section 6169 of the General Statutes was violated in ar- irving at the judgeship slate for the minor courts are contained in MT. Levitt's letter. He declares that the negotiations constituted shameful trafficking."
 One of those taking prominent part in the maneuvering that result ed in judges being chosen for all but IA of the minor courts in the state was MT. Alcorn'S son, Rep. Hugh M Alcorn, Jr., Republican majority leader of the lower house. The Waterbury city court was one of those on which the Republican and Democratic conferees were un- able to agree, and the Waterbury city court judges will be appointed by Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin.
 The "judgeship deal" was con- summated this week, after many  K fCo,,fix>,,arl ov, poua Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
Sentenced To Eighteen
 Months, Then Freed, As She Had Served Time
Case Had PrevieW in This Country, After Woman, Her Husband
 Disappeared in 1937
MRS. RUBENS NEVER HEARD
 FROM UNTIL TRIAL TODAY

Moscow, June 9.-(UP)-Mrs. Ruth Marie Rubens, American involved with her husband in a sensational passport fraud and espionage case, pleaded guilty in municipal court today to entering Soviet Russia on false passport and was sentenced to IS months imprisonment Because of the time she has spent in custody since her arrest the sentence was considered served and she will be freed tomorrow.
 Charge of Illegal Entry
 Mrs Rubens was tried merely a charge of illegal entry instead of espionage, which would have involved hearing before military tribunal with the death sentence possibility She said she had met Rubens in America He offered take to Europe and Russia she sad and told her it was necessary false document They entered the Soviet Union under the of Robinson she testified
 Hearing Lasted 10 Minutes
 Her hearing lasted only 10 minutes after which the court went into deberative session her fate Under questioning the American Mystery Woman" admitted she entered the country illegally with false documents It was the first time Mrs Rubens had been ill public since she disappeared from the National Hotel in Moscow in De- cebr of 937 when she put under arrest and kept in an undisclosed place of detention since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
RIPLEY SHUTS UP
 NEW BRITAIN SHOW

New Britain, Conn, June 9-(U. P)-The travelling world of mirths shows" was closed up here today following service of a $200, 0,000 at tachment by Robert L. Ripley. well- known cartoonist, who charged the show was using his name without authorization.
 The "New Haven" Railroad was named in the suit as garnsshee. The writ asserted the railroad held "the goods, effects and estate of said de- fendants and is indebted to them"
 Defendants were Max Linderman, P. Bergen and 6 man known only as "Slim" Kelly.
 Ripley charged the show had on exhibition called Robert (Believe II Or Not) Ripley's freaks" The writ claimed no permission ever was granted by the plaintiff for use Of his name.
 'The act" the suit charged, -il and has been of great financial de- tfiment &o the plnintilks.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
UnknosDn Won,a,, Causes Sensation
 In Court Room

At the height of the cross examination of Brown by Cas- sidy, a mild sensation was ere ated when an unidentified woman, dressed in black, rose suddenly from her seat, waved a package in her hand and shouted
 "I have needles in the box. They cost $5.50."
 While the court was stunned momentarIly, she stood silent ly. Deputy Sheriff Joseph Cal lahan was at her side imme- diately, to usher her out of the courtroom, Judge Inglis re- mained silent.
 She babbled incoherently as she was led out of the building. Apparently demented, she told attaches that she had been a patient at the Waterbury hos pital and also at the Middle town state hospital. She was Italian, and spoke broken Eng fish. . s
 She refused assistance to her home, which was offered by De- putty Sheriff Callahan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
Birth Control Clinic Is Operating In City
Conducted Under Approval of Waterbury Hospital at Henry Sabin Chase Memorial Dspensary on
 Field Street-Made Public Yesterday

Reports that a birth control clinic is in operation at the Henry Sabin Chase Memorial Dispensary on Field street were confirmed today by Miss Jeannie Heppel, superintendent. The dispensary, which serves as the out patient department of the Water bury hospital. hold birth control clinics each Tuesday, and has held them since last October, Miss Hep pei said.
 Pastors of Catholic churches had no comment to make today. and it was understood that the matter might be referred to Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe. bishop of the diocese.
 Miss Heppel said that establish ment of the birth control cliEic had the approval of Waterbury hospital authorities, and stated that all pa- tients must be referred to the clinic by doctors. A medical ad- visory board supervises the birth control work.
 First public announcement of the local birth control clinic came yes- terday at a meeting of the Connec- ticut Birth Control League at Hartford yesterday. Mrs. A. Nor gan Pease of West Hartford. state president. announced that for the first time a birth control clinic in a public institution in the state had been opened during the year. and gave the name of the Chase Dis pensary. VA .
 Miss Heppel today confirmed Mrs Pease's statement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
Used Magnifying Glass to Bring Out Figures Where Rubbed Out REFUSED AT FIRST
 TO ADMIT CHARGE Forced Into Admission He Could See the Figures
 He Erased
BY JOSEPH F. DoNAHUE fDemocfat Staff Reporter)

Erasures on the time sheets of States Accountant Warren M. Brown, pertain ing to his work for the state in the Waterbury conspiracy investigation, were pointed out to the court and jury to- day in a spectacular session of the conspiracy trial. Ad- mission that he had made the ensures of the items was made by Brown after Defense Attorney Ben jainin Slade, with the use of a mag niiying glass, had pointed them out to him.
 Brown, on the stand for IS days, and expected to be excused. late to- day, said at first that he had had no time to prepare a bill for his services to the state from July, 1888, to date. Although there were nota- tions on the time sheet that inc voices had been rendered, he denied that he had sent the bills.
 Is Handed Glass
 Handing the states star witness and accountant the magnifying glass, Slade challenged, See if you can see the figures representing amounts for yourself and your men extended, and then erased
 No, sir" replied Brown, after lengthy pause. When Slade de- manded, Your eyesight is pretty good, isn't it?" Brown looked again.
 Slade pointed out to him an item for March 6, pertaining to 146 hours, which according to previous records would be computed at $6 an hour
 fNortip,,aA ov, Dooo Rl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
BECOMES INSANE
 OVER ROYALTIES

Los Angeles. June o.-(UP)-- George J. Calhoun. go, listened to Q radio broadcast from Washington of the reception of King George and Queen Elizabeth last night, then seized dbuble-edged cutlass. slashed his foster mother, Mrs. Victoria Cal- houn, 70. and Radio ofiicer Ray Button, and ran through the neigh horhood shouting, "I am the Savior of England. and I'm defending the king and queen"
 He was taken to c psychspathic ward.
 Mrs. Calhoun said he had read much En6lish history lately. She and Duttia were not serious iEa- {ttlNs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
BRITISH QUEEN
 PAID TRIBUTE
Mrs. Roosevelt Introduces Her to Newspaperwomen
 in Words of Praise
By RUBY A. BLACK

United Press Staff COrreSpondent)
 Washington, June 9--(UP)-Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt paid a high tribute to Queen Elizabeth today, de- claring that "it is unusual to find in one so young as compassionate an understanding of conditions that push people to desperation"
 Mrs. Roosevelt, whose acquaint- ance with the dainty five-foot-two mistress of the British reigning house has spanned less than 24 hours, gave to newspapermen at her customary press conference word picture of Elizabeth. A few moments later she presented the queen-and also the king-to the women jour- nalistS.
 Social Conditions
 "Her majesty seems to be particu- larly interested in social conditions, " said Mrs. Roosevelt. "She seems to have keen sense of the difficulties under which many people live and work"
 None of her listeners-knowing Mrs. Roosevelt's own interest and preoccupation with social conditions failed to realize how high an es- timation of her royal guest the na-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
JOHN HEANEY IS MADE PLAINTIFF
Dead Youth Sues Through Attorney for S50,OOO in
 Damages

John Heaney, 19-year-old Boyden street youth who died in St. Mary's hospital last week from injuries sus- tained in an automobile accident May 20th in Plymouth, is plaintiff in a suit against the Town of Ply mouth for $50,000. Although the youth is dead no administrator is named in the suit filed in common pleas. court this morning.
 Heaney was passenger in a car operated by Howard Cookson of Wa terville which struck a deep hole at the stone culvert near Daltou's Farm precipitating the car into the bottom of the bank, forcing it to strike a tree. AS a result the Heaney boy sustained a fractured vertebrate, an injured spinal cord and. a con- cussion of the brain.
 Charges In Suit
 The suit charges the defendant with being negligent in not repair ing the highway and maintaining a guard rail there in view of the steep sembankment, in erecting 6 culvert as to be inherently danger ols.
 Damages of 5000 are asked by Tony Tata, s, suing through his mother, Salvatrice, against John Bloomquist of Ansonia, for injuries sustained in an auto accident on South Main street. May 13. The suit alleges that the defendants car was operated recklessly. his breaks were inadequate and he was en- dangering the lives of persons law fully using the highway.
 The boy sustained a confusion of the right lower jaw in the accident, lacerations of his lip. abrasions of his face. abrasions ot hts chin, and c possible teeth fracture as all his lower teeth were looscned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
KING COERGE IS
 VERY COURTEOUS

Washington, June Q. - (UP) - King George VI to whom thousands have bowed, was quick to stoop low to retrieve e iady's handkerchief and return it with . bow at the Brit- ish embassy garden party yesterday evening.
 Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham, wi- dow of the late ambassador to the Court of et. James's dropped the handkerchief as she slipped tea with queen Elizabeth. The King was first to reach it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
DENIED DIVORCE

Bridgeport, Conn. June 9 -. Cu, p) - Mrs. Mary 0. Gossart, 8l. to- day appealed to the state supreme court Q superior court decision de- laying her . divorce from Frederick 0ossart, co.
 Mrs orossart charged cruelty Superior Court Judge Frank P. Mc- Evoy diaminsed the complaint. The couple Vas maFried ip 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
BANKER DIES

IlaFtford. conn. June p.--(uP).-- Funeral services will be held sat- urdsy for Dudley Carleton. b2. sec- rctafy-treaauref oz the 1ndustrlal Bank 0f Hartford, Inc, who diea yesterday et hls Nasf Hartford home.
 He previously had been associate ed with the Royal Bank ~ Duhs Iia. Irelhfd. and tic Canadian H6hk ~ E6zHI1ex(z. Montreal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. June 9-UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through June '. compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $S,527, 7,419.799.05 $6,914, 7s6, ,5S2.49
 Receipts $5,161, ABA ,407.04 $5,557, ,704, ,147.05
 Gross Deficit $3,365,925,S92.01 $1,357, ,0S2, ,4S5.44 $s,s2s.ss7,s92.Ol sl.29s. .4s5. .ss5.44
 Cash Balance s2.so5.1s5.sss,ls' s2.15s.l4l. .sso.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
YOUNG DEMOCRATS MEET

Bridgeport. Conn. June es--(uP) --Thc Connecticut Young Demo- cratic clubs began a twp-day coh- yention here today. About 500 dcle- gatEs and committeeman were ex- neeted 10 attend lale afternoon e0ln- naItlee neet|naS, followed b} a husi- U@z& .e>ll2a end 1znce Saturday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09

Judge Vasnev presided at the hearing, assisted by woman asso- ciate judge = worker in a watch factory = and 8 second associate judge, a worker in mint. When the court asked Mrs. Rubens to tell the story of her arrival in the Soviet Union, she said: Tn the autumn of 1887 my husband suggested go- ing to Europe and because was suffering from bad health, suggested France, Italy and then the Soviet Union." Regarding the proposed visit to the Soviet Union, the court asked tersely:
 "Why?"
 "He said he was interested in see- ing Russia" Mrs. Rubens replied.
 Did you know what documents were necessary" the judge asked.
 we had legal documents and passports" she replied.
 Under yours or false names?"
 False"
 When the court asked whether Mrs. Rubens wished to ask questions, she replied:
 "No, I had a false passport, so there are no questions"
 Fate of Husband
 The fate of Rubens himself re- mained a mystery, and it was not revealed whether he was being held on the serious charge of espionage. After Mrs. Rubens was sentenced, she asked the court:
 May ask question:"
 "YeS."
 Can you tell me anything about my husband?"
 we will let you know later. We cannot say anything at present"
 After adjournment, Mrs. Ruhens told a United Press correspondent: (Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
The Weather

Local Showers Late Tonight, Saturday
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-21
COUNCIL FAVORS
SEWER PROPOSAL

Continued from Page One
Park ball grounds removed %
Trumbo Island park, which is
now being used as a baseball
field with the idea of having
night games played there Mr..
Mccarthy was informed that the
lights, under an agreement with
the diamondball players. was IN
der the supervision Of L p. Art
man from whom permission
would have to be obtained. The
council decided. however. TO take
down the poles that were in bad
shape at once as il was shown
that they are very dangerous.
Mrs. Eva Warner, supervisor Of
the park, requested that some
effort be made to have lights
placed on the grounds for night
entertainments there from time
to time, especially for the forth
coming May Festival The coun-
Gil will endeavor to meet these
requirements if possible.
There were two ordinances
passed on their initial reading
one of which was for licensing
hotels and apartment houses, and
the other prohibiting any con
nections being made 70 the watel
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-21
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THE ANSWERS



l. A World War draft dodger
who escaped from custody in
1929.
"a. Nobody knows; it has not
Been tested in war.
i 3Ss About, 10000.
4bINot 'at this session.
5AaA recent study by the So
cial Security Board indicates a
sum between $500 and S975 for
1887.
6. The term is employed,
usually, to avoid direct quotation
of the Chief Executive.
2. Pan American Always
system, seeking a mail subsidy,
says SO outbound trips a year
would cost So, 10000.
8. An amendment to an i'm
portant bill, containing provisions
not likely to pass by its own
strength but which the President
cannot veto without killing the
important measure.
9. Opinions vary, but mo" is
the preponderant answer.
10. No; they are expected to
leave soon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-21
Sodality Enjoys
Social Meeting

The Sodality of st. Mary Star
of the Sea Church held their
monthly social meeting on We'd
neSday evening. The Socialists
and their guests had very en-
joyable time playing Michigan.
Delicious refreshments were
served.
Those present were: Rev. p. j.
Kelleher, S. j., Rev. r. ]. Null
lin, S. j., Misses Marjorie Gwynn,
Louise Hawkes., Dora Medina,
Anna Louisa Castillo, Helen Bra
gaSSa, Edith Moffat, Peggy Dome
neche, Mary June Crusoe and
wilma Alfonso, Evelio Rueda and
Antonio Martinez. Guests were
Miss Louise Ketchum. Paul Mesa
and Jay Stricken.
The Sodality will hold their
monthly business meeting on
Sunday morning at 1890, at
which time plans will be made
for a chicken salad supper to be
held on May 9th at the Wo-
mans Clubhouse. All members
are requested to attend this i'm
portant meeting.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-21
THE LOW DOWN
FROM HICKORY GROVE

am not such hot expert on
big business, but / guess big bust
ness, it is not much different from
the little outfits. Like a man
and his boy-the boy, he just has
not had time to get big, but he
will if he survives the green ap-
pies, ETC., etc.
And this idea about business.
it is running through my head on
account / was tuned in on a fell
Ter talking about finance. And ]
kept tuned in, thinking maybe he
might tell me how to get some.
But this duck, he was explain
ing mostly about taxes. He told
about a company, where it was
earning around 4 dollars a share
and the stockholders, they got 2
dollars, and the Govt, it got the
other 2, for taxes. But the Govt,
it got its bucks first.
And / been bordering ever
since, and thinking about the in
surance I got. My company, If
owns a raft of stocks and bonds.
This tax business, it is like a
thunder storm. When it gets to
cracking around right close to
home, you kinda wonder if you
are next.
Yours, with the Town down,
10 SIERRA.