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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23

in the evenings when viewed from
 the den of iniquity across the river.
 was tightening the penalties on
 store-bought whiskey and making
 slot machine ownership felony.
 The militiamen came in 30 auto-
 mobiles and presented dozens of
 gold coast" operators with search
 warrants signed by Justice of the Peace Fl. H. Bullock. The bouncers gulped and stepped aside politely. A few persons out early to start on the night lied. The soldiers paid them no attention. They arrested operators. housemen, bus boys and bartenders- in all. They smashed big mirrors and mahogany bars with axes. They scratched down gaudy decorations and crystal cham deliers with bayoncts. They counted the money in the til and gave the operator q receipt for 1t.
 The rubbish was cleared out oi the "owl's Nest" and Adjutant Gen cral John oKecfe set up headquar- | ters In front of what had once heen 1 c bar The prisoners were hsTxlec
 before him. Some posted bond;
 others were carried to Jackson in ! National Guard trucks and given
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
31 Night Clubs, 1000 Cases Of Whiskey Wrecked With Axes Of 15O Militiamen

preliminary hearings. All finally were released on bond-$l, ,000 for the white men and women, $500 for the Negroes.
 Troopers found not a bottle of beer, the only beverage legal in Mis- sippi, and that only by local option. One operator explained that he carried no beer because ''it is legal l in Rankin County"
 Two main thoroughfares were blocked and thousands of spectators watched the raiding party until dark.
 Dixon Pyles, Kinds County legis- lative candidate on prohibition platform. seized the opportunity to distribute literature and cards.
 Long had the roaring ''gold coast laughed at the law. Thousands oi Jackson business men, who SEW their business go to the other side of the river, had signed a petition and Governor Hugh L. White hae issued Q friendly" warning to tho coast. The "coast" had disregard- cd 1t and there had been previous. | ly . series of half-a-dozen nation al guard raids of e minor nature ! But nothing like last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
YANKEE DIVISION
 HAS NEW BATTLE
Mass, Rhode Island Con- tend for National Conl-
 mlander of YD Group

Hartford, Conn, June .-CUP)- A battle for the national comman- dership of the Yankee Division, holding its 20th annual convention here, was forecast today as squab- bles broke out among packers of Rhode Island and Massachusetts candidates.
 Election of a national comman- der was slated for tomorrow.
 Choice of the nomination commit tee for the post was Jerry D. o. Leary, Providence. However, the Massachusetts, delegation favored the candidacy of Edward Moves, Wor- ceSter, Mass.
 Asked for comment on the riv- airy between the two factions in the veterans group, Commander Edgar Miller, West Hartford, said:
 'The nominating committees choice has been followed for 19 years, though it is perfectly legal for n- dependent candidates to run"
 Meantime, at least 2.000 members of the Yankee Division cavorted through the city, attending various entertainments, soft ball games and jamborees.
 More than 4000 members were ex- pected for the election and parade Saturday. n.
 The aLes Horribles" parade will be held tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23

The action of the states attorney was the start of a controversial is- sue which will have statewide notifications, in view of the inter- est of the Connecticut Birth Con- trol League, Inc, and the opera tion of clinics in other cities.
 The defendants, represented by Attorneys J. Warren Upson and Lawrence L. Lewis, prepared to post bonds for immediate release.
 Predicted by Democrat
 Action in the prosecution of the officials of the dispeusary was pre- dicted by The Democrat last Mon- day, when States Attorney Fitz- gerald appeared before Judge Frank F. McEvoy in superior court. seek ing an order of condemnation for numerous contraceptive articles seized in . raid at the clinic.
 At that time States Attorney Fitzgerald stated that he was ready to prove that the articles were kept to violate the criminal laws of the. state." The Waterbury Material Health Center and the State Birth Control League, Inc. identified themselves as proprietors of the articles and announced intentions to oppose the states attorneys action
 Motion Over to July 3
 The motion for order of con- demnation was postponed to July 3. Other officers of the Waterbury Ma ternal Health Center, who were identified at the hearing last Mon- day include: Mrs. Henry c. Griggs of Tower road, treasurer; and Mrs. R. w. Goss of Columbia boulevard, secretary
 kept 'them-N etaoin sllrdlu dwlu--
 Mrs. Pease President
 Mrs. A. Morgan Pease of West Hartford is president of the Con- necticut Birth Control Clinic and Mrs. Thomas N. Hepburn, mother of the famous screen star, Katharine Hepburn. is one of the vice presi-. dents.
 The state alleges that sections 6246 and 6562 of the general statutes have been violated by the operation of the clinic.
 Although the clinic is operated by the Waterbury hospital as an out patient department, the hospital has denied any interest in the birth control clinic. Dr. B. Henry Mason. superintendent of the hospital, re- fused to object to the motion of MT. Fitzgerald for permission to destroy the articles seized.
 Detectives Made Raid County Detective Roland G. Alling and Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis, acting on orders of the states attor- (Continued on Page 8)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23

Jackson, Miss, June g - (UPJ The greenest oasis in Mississippi's bible belt, the so-called gold coast across the Pearl River from the statehouse, was moral and empty today after an invasion by l50 na- tional guardsmen.
 The troops, brandishing machine guns, rifles with bayonets fixed and a shining new axe each. had swoop- ed down upon the l4-mile district of outlawed revelry about dusk yester- day. v
 Today. in the path of destruction, more than 1000 cases of liquor lay In broken heaps -sorne of it the valuable bought trappings ui 3i night clubs. The remnants of bars lay in piles fit only for kindling.
 The "Ace of spades," the "old Moon River Club" and Q score ol other resorts looked like . tornado had passed by. ,t
 The damage was not estimated oflicially. but sio0.000 worth of slot machines and gaming tables had been carted away by the law
 II an happened about the saml tine that the legislature, whost building makes 6 pretty alihouettl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
ROYAL COUPLE IS
 WELCOMED HOME
King George Tells British- CTS Human Feelings Are
 Potent in World Affairs
By H. L. PERCY


 United Press Staff Correspondent London, June 23 -(UP)- King George, in a speech at a welcome home luncheon to him and Queen Elizabeth, said today that his tour of Canada and the United States had convinced him that human feel ing was still the most potent of all forces affecting world affairs.
 Obviously moved at the warmth and affection of Londons reception, on a triumphal procession to the historic Guildhall in the old "city' district and at the luncheon, which followed, the king said:
 "The detailed story of our travels is familiar to you by the daily press, the newsreels and the broadcasting corporations which on both sides of the Atlantic have reported it with accuracy and sympathetic under standing.
 T shall only try to tell you some of the impressions of my journey that remain in my mind.
 First and deepest is that even in this age of machines and mass pro- duction, the strength of human feel ing is still the most potent of all i forces affecting world affairs. 1 "'Over all nations,' as 8 North American historian has written over all nations-is humanity.
 Tn no part of the world is that truth more evident than on the con- tinent from which have just re- turned.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23

Cole, colnmandant of the Ports- mouth Navy Yard, was the first witt ness. at what probably will be the final day of the current hearings into the cause of the sinking, believed faulty main engine air induction valve,
 After hearing Cole and other offi- cers who directed the rescue work, the board was expected to adjourn until the submarine has been raised and can be inspected.
 Asked directly how long it will take to complete the raising operations, Cole paused and then explained the vast amount of work that still re- mains to be done.
 Salvage Chains Not Placed
 Though steel cables already have been drawn under the sunken stern, salvage chains have yet to be drawn through and attached to huge pom toons, ballast tanks have yet to blow clear of water, g towing rope must be attached, hull valves must be closed and many other opera tions remain.
 It is proposed to lift the submar- inc only about 100 feet at first and then drag it to shallow water for further salvage operations. One more such "step" is planned before the SQualus finally is brought to the surface.
 "All this work has to be done by diving operations" Cole said, in ex- planning why the initial work must take so long.
 Work Must Be Slow
 Naturally the work is very slow at this depth. Divers are working under high pressure and extremely low temperatures. They can stay down only a short time and cannot accomplish much while they are down."
 Asked if he had any recommen- dations for future rescue work, Cole said:
 T think we could use better res- cue. vessel than the superannuated tug now in use (the Falcon).
 When plans for the vessel are finally decided upon, number should be built with one for each submarine station, incsuding Ports
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
HUGE LOAN PLAN
 MAY MEET SNACS
Presidents Program Is for $3,S60,000,0OO Loan
 to Aid Business
By sANDoR S. KLEIN

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, June 23-(UP)-The first reaction in congress today to President Roosevelt's new $3,860, ,000,- GOO extra -budgetary lending program indicated a growing disposition to postpone its consideration until next session.
 Legislation for the self -liquidat- ing public works and loan program was ready for introduction, however, and administration sources said every effort would be made to ob- tain enactment before congress ad- journs. Delay would prevent the program from getting started until next spring.
 Administration leaders believed that little time would be consumed in consideration of the program be- cuase of the simplicity of the enact- ing legislation.
 But several influential senators and congressman indicated that they believed it was too near the end of the present session to begin work on legislation which probably will pre- cipitate controversy. Loans to Foreign Nations The point most likely to cause controversy appeared to be the sec- tion providing for loans to foreign countries. There were rumblings of oppsoition to any enlargmeent of the authority now held by she export import bank.
 House Majority Leader Sam Ray burn, D., Texas. would not comment on the prospects for passage at this session but reiterated his belief that the House would complete its work (N0S1ti,nyYad m paDa Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
MRS. RUBENS TO SEEK HUSBAND
Will Search Through Rus- sia for Six Months; He
 May Be Dead
BY NORMAN B. DEUEL

United Press Staff Correspondent) s Moscow, June 23.-(UP).-Mrs. Ruth Marie Rubens of Miami. Fla, started today on a six months search for news of her husband Adolf A. 'Rubens, through whom she became involved in an espionage plot that has remained a complete mystery since their arrest here in December, 1887.
 Confident that her husband is an American through the nautraliza- tion of his father, a Latvian. Mrs Rubens was expescted to ask the aid of the American embassy in de. termining finally what happened tc her husband after he disappeared from their room at the National hotel here IS months ago.
 Served Her Term
 Sentenced to IS months in prison on the technical charge of enter ing Russia on a false passport, Mrs Rubens was released at once after her trial June g because she had served her term awaiting trial.
 She discloSde in her first talk with American newspaper men yes terday that she had now received s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
Sixty Local Men Told No WPA Jobs Are Left
Notified Yesterday to Appear at City Hall By New Haven Postcards Today They Are Informed
 Expected Work Is Myth

About 60 men notified by state WPA headquarters to report at the city hall yesterday, and given to understand that they were to re- ceive jobs, were told instead that WPA activity in the state was being curtailed and that. no jobs were available for. them. ,.
 The unexpected action leaves in doubt the whole future WPA pro- gram in Waterbury. Numerous pro- jects have been planned by the en- gineering department, park depart ment and others. As far as could be learned today, these departments have not been officially notified of any curtailments.
 Report Proves Untrue
 Only two weeks ago, Mayor Frank Hayes informed the board of finance that WPA Supervisor William Ken nedy had informed him that 200 new WPA jobs had been assigned to this city. Half the men were to be assigned to the WPA project at the state hospital in Southbury, and the other half were to be placed at work in this city. The finance board even made a transfer of funds to pay for the transportation of the 100 men to and from the Southbury project.
 welfare department officials to- day were mystified at yesterdays announcement. The men who gath- cred in the basement of the city hall had been notified by postcard from New Haven to report. The presump- ton was that they would be given WPA jobs if physically fit. But in stead came the other announcement.
 Welfare Dept Hit
 Curtailment of WPA work in the city will place an even heavier bur- den on the welfare department, which already is running far ahead of its appropriation for the year due
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
Japanese Blockade Aimed Chiefly At Great Britain--C Chinese Made To
 Parade With Banners In All Cities
United States Defiance Seems to Have Had
 Good Returns
BRITAIN, HOWEVER
 BEING INSULTED
BY JOHN R. MORRIS United Press Staff Correspondent)

Limited Press StaH CorreSp0ndent)
 Tientsin, China, June 23.-(UP). British authorities strengthened their guards at entrances to the blockaded British concession today as Japanese held anti-British mass meetings here and in other key Chinese cities.
 A gigantic demonstration was planned here, and Japanese re- ports said that demonstrations were held at Peiping, Tsingtao, Kaifeng, Nanking, Hankow, Canton, Taiyuan and other cities extending through out the vast Chinese territory oc- cupied by the Japanese army.
 U. S. Def Holds Japs
 Apparently the Japanese had suf- fered a material setback in the south, if only for the moment, be- cause of the prompt and firm de- ptiance by United States and British navy authorities of Japanese or der to get their warships, merchant men and citizens out of Swatow. ! British naval authorities officially advised all British merchantmen in Chinese waters to resume trade with Swatow. The 48s Americans at Swa- tow had refused to leave. as had British residents.
 The United States deStroyers Pillsbury and Pope and the Britt ish destroyers Thanet and Scout re- mained in Swatow harbor.
 Tension swung back to Tientsin as the Japanese suddenly hardened their attitude in their blockade of the British and French concessions.
 Several British men and at least ore British woman reported in- dignities by Japanese pickets at the concession entrances.
 Electric Wire Work
 To incrc. se the tension, the Jap anese at last turned on the deadly electric current in 30 miles of ob- structive wires surrounding the con-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
TWO ACCUSED SEEM TO HAVE BEST CHANGES Michael F. Slavin Is One; Atty. Ralph Coppeto Is
 Another JUDGE NGLIS TO
 DECIDE TUESDAY First Witnesses Will Be Called for Defense at
 Tuesday Hearing
BY JOSEPH F. DONAHUE Democrat Staff Reporter)

First witnesses for the de- fense in the Waterbury con- spiracy trial will be called next Tuesday morning, un- less at that time Judge Ernest A. Inglis sustains all the motions for dismissal of charges which he heard dur ing the past three days Indications are, however, that when court resumes Tuesday. there. will be less than g men on trial Speculation arose during tho hearing yesterday that Judge InElis would dismiss at least two of the defendants, and probably two others.
 The defendants, Michael F. Sla- win, deputy registrar of voters, and Attorney Ralph Coppeto were re- garded by observers as most likely to be discharged.
 Judge Reserves Decision
 Judge Inglis reserved decision late yesterday afternoon on the dis missal motions as presented for 22 of the B men charged with con- spiracy to defraud the city. The only defendant not moving for dis missal was Attorney Charles E. Will 1iamson of Darieu, who was Q wit ness for the state, and who is on trial to the court.
 In the final moments of the arg uments yesterday, Judge Inglis ques- tioned Special Prosecutor Alcorn as the basis of the states claim that Michael F. Slavin, deputy registrar of voters, participated in the con- spiracy. Although Alcorn contended that his case had been proven, Judge Inglis pointed out that he had not proven that there had been any kick-backs of the $1,000 which Sla- win received in excess of his salary during the two years l936-37.
 No Written Decision
 Judge Inglis told reporters, after conferring with counsel for the de- fense, that he did not contemplate filing any written decisions. but ex- pected to give his rulings on the motions from the bench Tuesday morning.
 He made the reservation, however, that if he completed his decisions before Tuesday, he might file them with George H. Freeman, clerk of the superior court. The jury, which was absent during the three days of argument, will return Tuesday morning.
 Defense, counsel and defendants conferred at the office of Attorney John H. Cassidy following the ad- journment of court yesterday after noon.
 Regarding M. F. Slavin
 Judge Inglis' remarks concerning the states case against Slavin were made following the claim by Alcorn that mo board of aldermen could override or repeal the statutes cov- ering compensation" The defense has shown that the $l,000 received by Slavin was appropriated for that purpose.
 But supposing the money was for work done outside of his regular duties?" queried Judge Inglis.
 T don't think 1t applies here,' answered the special prosecutor, flor the work was not outside regular duties"
 No Kick-Back Evidence But Judge Inglis continued the discussion with the statement, "In Slavin,s. case there is mo evidence to indicate he kicked-back-or that -.l exfxosa ki.,a,ad nsa paoa Al :.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
Accused Entered
 Not Guilty Plea


 Pleas of not guilty were en- tered by Mrs. McTernan, Dr. Goodrich and Dr. Nelson in superior court thss afternoon, and they elected trial by jury. Judge Wynne refused a re- quest by States Attorney Fitz- gerald that they be obliged to post bonds of $500 each and paroled them in the custody of their lawyers.
 Judge Wynne declared that it was 8 moot question" whether any laws had been violated, in view of the fact that the accused were not charged with having accepted any fees for their services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
OFFICE TRANSFERRED

Norwich, Conn. June 2S.-(UP-- The unemployment compensation of1ice for the second congressional district was transferred from this city to Middle.own today.
 Compensation Commissioners Thomas ]. Shea said most of the districts business was concentrated at Middletown and he felt it would be better to have the ofIice there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
vERICT OF SUICIDE

Portland, Conn. June 23-(UP). A verdict of suicide was given to- day in the death of Francis Chase, 2s, Yale University graduate tn lo38, whose body was found in his closed car yesterday. A rubber hose was attached to the exhaust pipe. De- spondency was blamed for the death. Chase lea. ss his mother. two sisters end two brothers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
MAYOR O'BRIEN
 TO BE SENTENCED

Boston, June 23.-(UP)-Former Mayor James M. O'Brien of Revere faced sentence in superior court this afternoon for embezzling $l3.277 in city funds, with 10 years imprison- ment the possible maximum penalty.
 O'Brien was convicted by e jury May {. The embezzlement occurred while he was city treasurer, Q post he resigned in 1885 after being elect ed mayor.
 Since his conviction. O'Br1en twice has been acquitted. with several CO., defendants, of racket conspiracy charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
States Attorney Fitzgerald Obtains Bench Warrants From Judge Wynne At Two O'Clock
Those Put Under Arrest Are Mrs. Clara L. McTernan, Dr. William Good,
 rich, Dr. Roger Nelson
DEFENDANTS PREPARE TO
 POST BONDS IMMEDIATELY Y

Two doctors and the president of the Waterbury Maternal Health Center were arrested today on charges of violating criminal statutes in the operation of birth control clinic at the Henry S. Chase Memo rial dispensary here.
 Bench Warrants Are Obtained
 States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald clmaxing his probe of the clinic which started 0 obtained bench warrants at o'clock this afternoon from Judge Kenneth Wynne in superior court, for the arrest of:
 Those Put Under Arrest Mrs Clara L. McTernan of 106 Columbia Boulevard, president of the Waterbury Maternal Health Center.
 Dr. William Goodrich, of 138 Grove Street, member of the staff of The Waterbury Hospital
 Dr. Roger B Nelson, of 161 North Main Street also member of the staff of The Waterbury Hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23

Newport. R. T., June 23--(uP).- Touro Synagogue. dedicated in l763 and one of the nations oldest syna- gogues, will be the scene tonight of ceremonies commemorating the establishment Of civil and religious liberty. The program will be part of Newport's tercentenary celebra- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
SunkenSubmarineMay Not Be Raised In Month
Just One Month Ago Today Since Squalus Went Down in 40 Fathoms of Water; B Rescued, %
 Still Remain Down There
BY HOMER JENKS United Press Staff Correspondent)

Portsmouth N H., June g. = (UP) - Rear-Admiral Cyrus w. Cole told naval court of inquiry today that the snken submarine squaus and its grsy cargo of 26 dead It was just month ago today that the 1450ton submarine sank in 40 fathoms of off the Isle of Shoals Thirty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
He Taught Them
 HOW NOT to Golf

They were . desperate pair. Ronald and WIifrid. both In love with the same girl and both getting nowhere. Bar bara was desperate too, with boredom. So she told lem to Z % golf for her hand. Well, they did. Whats more, they did it right They took Ies- sons. But the pro taught them HOW NOT to playl Just why you'Il find out in the new farce serIai coming to this paper, ''Par 10 Love-" the second instaIInleHt 0k which appears on FsSe 9 of teday's
 DEMOCRAT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23

New Haven, Conn, June 23-(UP). -.-Fletcher Brown. 22. Branford Point, died last night of injuries suffered Saturday night when his car crashed into . trolley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23

Washington, June 23-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through June 21, compared with year ago: s9, ,0O5, ,993,5e0.39 $7.346, 196, ,936.67
 Receipts $5,5s5,15s.s30.4s S6.140,292,6S6.
 Cross Deficit s3,420,s40,259.9 $f.205,904 ,248.38 ss,ss5, ,s74. 4.sos.se s' AsHl si.l41. 1.7sl .sss.ss
 Cash Balance $2.s15,41e.24S.4s $2,ss5. .SSs, ,203.09
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Showers, Warm To- night; Sat. Cloudy
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