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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
NO WPA STRIKE
 IN WATERBURY
Kennedy Sees No Indica. ton of Walkout By
 Skilled Labor

All skilled workers employed on WPA projects in Waterbury were at work today, and there was no evi- dence of any intention of going on strike as have workers in this class in other parts of the country. Super visor William E. Kennedy said this afternoon. More than 200 local WPA craftsmen are affected by the new law which makes them work an average of twice as many hours a month for the same wages as they have received in the past.
 A new work period for WPA pro- jects began here today, workers re- turning to their jobs after having been idle for the past week. The skilled men are engaged principally on local school projects.
 MT. Kennedy said he had made a tour of most Waterbury projects late this morning, and had conferred with time-keepers and foremen, who reported no instances of any re- fusal to work.
 Hereafter skilled workers must work i30 hours per month to get the same monthly wages as in the past. The agerage work-month has been from 60 to 70 hours. for top wage of Sc2.
 Non-skilled workers must also work iS0 hours a month from now on, but this represents an increase of only hours per month for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
BRITISH CUNBOAT
 DAMAGED IN RAID
Bombs From Jap Planes Fall All Around
 Vessel

Chungking, China, July 7.-(UP) The British gunboat Falcon was damaged today as Japanese bombs fell around the vessel during three air raids on the temporary Chinese capital here.
 One bomb fell 50 feet from the home of Willys Peck, counsellor of the United States embassy.
 Bombs hit within a radius of 50 feet of the Falcon, knocking off doors and breaking port windows Waves caused by the bombs washed gasoline cans off the decks.
 British sailors on the Falcon manned the guns but did not fire No one was injured.
 The British embassy planned a vigorous protest against the bomb- ing near the Falcon.
 Foreign naval authorities ex- pressed the opinion that there was strong possibility" that the Japanese Intentionally bombed neal the Falcon. hoping to test the Bri- tish attitude. Bombs fell near the British naval canteen on the south bank of the river.
 On shore, in addition to the bomb near the home of Counsellor Peck another hit an old American navy canteen. on which an American flag was painted. However, the building now Chinese -owned. was vacant.
 Jaspeh Shen. Hawaiian borr American citizen, who is chief pilot of the China National Aviation corporation. was wounded in the kidneys and was not expected tt survive.
 More than 60 Japanese airplanes took part in the raid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Veteran Public Servant
 Lauded By President; Was HI For Many Years
WPA STRIKE MAY AFFECT 150,000
No Chance Seen of Relief Bill Change; Hartford
 Walkout Ends Quickly
By RUSSELL TURNER nited Press Staff Correspondentl

NOuttCu EEVnS 0tdh SVfACopOAuVusp
 Washington, July 2. - tUP)-- Strikes protesting reduction of wages rates under the l940 work relief bill threatened today to stop work on WPA construction projects employ ing an estimated l50,000 men.
 Thousands were idle as result of organized labor opposition to a provision of the $l,755, ,6o0,0 ,000 relief bill substituting a security pay scale for the prevailing wage formerly paid skilled workers. More workers were scheduled to strike today.
 Under the security wage system, which became effective Wednesday, skilled laborers are required to work approximately 130 hours a month for the same pay they formerly re- ceived for as little as 30 hours.
 Union leaders, fearing that aban- donment of the prevailing wage would cause private employers to reduce their pay scales, called pro- test walkouts in New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and in smaller communities. Some of the walkouts were spontaneous protests of WPA workers themselves
 Chairman Clifton A. Woodrum, D.. Va., of the house committee which drafted the relief bill, said "Therei not the slightest chance" of con- lgress restoring the prevailing wag, system to meet the strikers de- fnands,
 The strike spread despite a warn. ing by WPA Administrator F. c Harrington that strikers would bt dropped from the rolls If they dt not return to work within five days
 The major strikes were:-- Milwaukee - Projects employing approximately 60,000 workers Ii, Wisconsin were expected to be shut down today. Twenty thousand were Idle yesterday and union leaders called walkouts affecting 10000 more.
 New York-Representatives of l25 American Federation of Labor con- struction unions ordered strikes on projects employing between 25,000 and 30,000 persons.
 Minneapolis-WpA officials esti- mated 12,00o to 15,o00 were idle in the Minneapolis-St. Paul and Duluth areas.
 Detroit-At Q labor meeting last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Two More Testified in Trial Today; Corrobo.
 rates Early Testimony
LONG ISLAND MEN TIT. !. ARE A. M. WITNESSES
BY JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff Rep0rtcr)

Two more former employees of the George H. Kingsley company test- fled today in the Waterbury con- spiracy trial in the defense of George H. Kingsley of Hackensack, N. J., and John W. Meany of Tea neck, N. J., officials of. the firm. Their testimony corrohorated that of five other former and present employees who claimed that In work ing here on audits they had noted no irregularities.
 Testimony of Miss Kathleen Bar bour, 25, of New York, bookkeeper for the Kingsley firm, was tempor- arily delayed in order that the two men, Monroe Ritter of Bogota, Long Island and William H. Thompson of Rockville Center, Long Island, could be called.
 Auditors Assigned
 Miss Barbour, who identified rec ords from the Kingsley files, pur- porting to show completely the ex- tent of the work accomplished by the firm in the city from l930-37, said today that auditors who worked in Waterbury were assigned by Joseph W. Spangenberg, office manager for the firm. The purpose of that testimony, apparently. to show that no special assignments were made for Waterbury.
 The state contends that the Kings ley firm prepared false and mis- leading reports on the financial con- ditions of Waterbury. in pursuance to the alleged conspiracy.
 Most office workers from the Kingsley firm are expected to follow Miss Barbour to the stand today, the final session of the second week of the defense. Miss Alice ODonnell of New York, private secretary to one of the officers of the Kingsley firm, is expected to testify this afternoon.
 Expert accountants will be called for more lengthy testimony on be- half of the Kingsley defendants next week.
 Worked Here In '34. '37
 MT. Ritter, an accountant of 25 years experience, now in business for himself, said that he worked for the Kingsley firm in Waterbury dur ing 1884 and 1887. During that time he said, he noted no Irregularities, as he worked on the regular audits and on departmental audits.
 Enoch Borgnaes, the missing de- fendant. was in charge of the audit on which he worked in 1883, the witness said. In 1897, when he worked on the departmental audit, Francis B. Troy, who was Q state
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
RIGGS IS WINNER
 AT WIMBLEDON
Outlasts Fellow American in Hectic 5-Set Match
 Today

Wimbledon, Eng, July 7--(UP)-- Bobby Riggs of Chicago, Americas top amateur, stayed off gallant bid by his countryman. Elwood Cooke of Portland, Ore. today to win the singles title in the all-Eng- land tennis championships, 2-6, S-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
 The battle between the two Ann ericans was one of the most stirring matches ever played on Wimble- don,s historic court. Beaten by Riggs every time they have met pre- viously, Cooke went out today and almost took down the title on this his first invasion of Wimbledon.
 Cooke won the first game of the third set, but after that his ac- curacy with his backhand deserted him and he began making frequent outs. Riggs won the second and third games with ease.
 Cooke got back on his game at the start of the fourth game and wor that one and the fifth and sixth Riggs netted everything in the sixth game.
 Cooke swept through the seventh game without giving Riggs point Riggs won the eighth but Cookl came back In the ninth and won thl set. e-3.
 The spectators went to tea ne' htween the third and fourth selk when play was resumed. Riggs woI the first three games in wHlei Cooke got q total Of only five poilltt
 Riggs took the fourth game bu
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Death Came at Camp in Blue Ridge Mountains
 of Native State PREVIOUSLY SERVED
 IN HOUSE, SENATE Popularity Kept Him in Cabinet Despite Phys
 ical Ailments {

Washington, July 7.-(UPy - Secretary of Navy Claude A. Swanson, died at 9:06 a. m. (EDT) today in a Blue Ridge Mountain camp on the Rapidan River in his native Virginia. He was v years old. His death was an- nounced from the White House where MT. Roosevelt had been informed a few minutes earlier that death had created a third vacancy in his cabinet.
 Tt is with profound sorrow" he said, "that I have learned of the death today at the Rapidan Camp, va., of the greatly loved Claude A. Swanson.
 Faithful Servant
 T join with the entire country in mourning him as one whose many years of faithful service to the na- ton have endeared him to all. His wise counsel and his philosophic u1- derstanding of human problems will live after him in the hearts and minds of those of us who have had the privilege of being his associates.
 He brought to the public service not only ability and integrity but a loyalty to principle and to duty from which no consideration could move him.
 By his example he has provided an inspiration for all public serv- ants. 1 personally mourn the pass ing of a steadfast and intimate friend.'
 Old Hoover Camp ~
 The camp where swanson died was the fishing retreat created my former President Hoover early in his administration.
 It was there prior to the 1880 London Naval Conference that the late Ramsay Macdonald, then British Prime Minister, met with MT. Hoover. Sitting there on a log in the forest the two men charted an arms limitation course from which 1t was Swansons fate to turn away. Swanson was factor in the re-establishmen of United States Naval power under two Roosevelt administrations.
 Swanson had been i'll for years. He collapsed just before White House dinner in January. l037, ana long had appeared in public only with the assistance of an attendant. Yesterday at ' Q. m. Swanson suf- fered a stroke as he lay in bed at
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Kingsley Employees Continue To Refute Irregularity Claim
New York Girl Killed, 4 Others Hurt At Redding

Bedding Conn, July fytP) shhiey smith, fsS4 Monroe killed instantly four oteT their convertible loft highway today and smashed Into tree
 Taken to Danbury hospital
 William Lynch, 2s 1l4 Aauaduct AveJ of the who suffered possible skull fracture broken left leg and other hurts.
 Siivlo Coucco 23 Croton Avc New York City, possible skull fracture.
 Miss Mehmel le address Miss Smith, possible skull fracture and abrasions.
 Mehme s. possible fractured right leg, acerations and bruises.
 Miss Smith died from broken neck.
 police said that Lynch recovered he would be charged with operating motor vehicle as to cause death
 Couccio and Mrs. Mehm riding in the rumble of the The to New York after visiting Donald nings, of this town, relative of one Of the five.
 Lynch told investigators he blinded by the lights of oncominE on the Bedding Georgetown road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
3rd Term Controversy In Capital To Stay
McNutts Decision to Resign Philippines Post, Plus Round of Capital Visits, Puts Issue Squarey
 Up to Roosevelt Observers Conclude

Washington, July 7--(UP)-The third term controversy moved into the capital today to stay.
 Two Democratic presidential can- didates were developing and Secre- tary of Interior Harold L. Ickes pre- pared to carry on his plan to draft President Roosevelt in l940.
 Ickes and General Hugh Johnson, newspaper columnist and former MIRA administrator, have agreed to debate the third term issue on the air this autumn.
 High Commissinone Paul V. Mo- Nuts decision to resign his Philip pine position before September l, means that at least one full time Democratic presidential candidate will be on the job within two months.
 Vice President John N. Gamers cigar is tilted at the campaign angle although neithr he nor Me- Mutt has announcd a candidacy. But compactly organized movements are developing in behalf of each with their knowledge and consent. Every new campaign effort of the two or- ganizations makes 1t increasingly desirable for both that President Roosevelt reveal his l940 intentions. But Mir. Roosevelt evidently intends to hold out on his would-be s,ic- cessors for some time to come.
 McNutts present political swing around the capital has the appear ance of being designed to establish him as an available compromise candidate if 1t becomes feasible for the party factions to make a deal of political expediency. His calling list, topped by yesterdays luncheon with Mir. Roosevelt, includes Garner, most of the cabinet and other pos litical figures. He began dropping in on them after announcing himself well pleased with results so far Of the presidential campaign under taken in his behalf by Frank Me- Hale. of Indiana.
 But McNutt knows no more thar the next man whether Mir. Roosevelt wsll run again. His long conierenc' sContinued on Pare Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
CHASE AVE. SITE
 SOLD TO HESS
Land Offered to City for Housing Project Now
 Changes Hands

Property on Chase avenue which was to have been the site of the Waterbury Federal Housing project was sold today by Miss Helen E. Chase to Frank E. Hess in one of the largest local real estate tram sections of the year. The amount in- volved was reported to be in the neighborhood of $20,000.
 The property includes more than 70 acres, and is bounded by Chase aveue, Perkins avenue, North Main street, Hill street and Nottingham terrace. The sale was arranged by J. 0. Herbst & Son.
 MT. Hess, who is president and treasurer of the Blakeslee CO, plant ultimately to use the land for 6 real estate development. However, nc development work will be done fol the time being. The area can bt b-divided into about $50 or more building lots.
 The land was last year given by Miss Chase to the Waterbury Hous. ing Authority. When the board oi aldermen refused to approve a local housing project, the authority turned the land back to Miss Chase
 The Chase avenue road was developed by Miss Chase during the World War. The entire section was built up, new streets being laid and large number of homes being erected. Later Miss Chase gave part of her large North End holdings to the city for use as the site Of a pumping station, and another area for city dump. The dump. how ever, was closed some years ago.
 The sub-division is within easy distance of Waterbry's business section. Two bus lines have routes running nearby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
BRITAIN PLANS LONG FLIGHTS s
Planes to Train Over France If New Agree.
 ment Goes Through
By FREDERICK KUH United Press Staff Correspondent)

United Press Stan Correspondent
 London, July 7-- (UP) = Great Britain and France are negotiating an agreement under which British bombing planes would make long distance flights over France, 1t was understood today.
 This disclosure was made as c squdaron of crack Royal Air force bombers prepared to leave for Bel- gium on the first of a series of "cour- tesy visits" to friendly nations, and to serve notice on the world that Britain's fighting forces were now ready for action.
 It was understood that the agree- ment for British planes ito make flights across France, as a further step In the practical application of British French aerial cooperation, was near conclusion.
 British planes would make non- stop flights to southern and south- western France and back to England, thus providing a longer range for practice flights and giving naviga- tional experience for British pilots over France, where they would be operating in event of war.
 Ten shark-nosed Wellington bomb ing planes made up the pioneer "couresy visit" squadron to Bell gium.
 They will take part in a big mili- tary display at Brussels Sunday, and return to home bases Tuesday.
 Five squadrons, made up of 52 Spitfire and Hurricane fighting planes and Blenheim, Hampden and Wellington bombers, are to fly to Paris Monday to take part in a gi- gantic display July IA in celebration of Bastille day, the French national holiday.
 This display will mark also Frances tacit announcement that it's own rearmament has hit racing pace.
 Paris reports have indicated that as many as 1,500 French planes of all types might take part in the dis play.
 There was considerable signifi- canoe in the decision to send planes to France, because in any war part of the British air force would be based at French fields which already have been designated.
 Britain also will take part in the customary impressive display oi Frances land strength. This year a battalion of King Georges owr household troops, the world famou. guards" will parade with theii French comrades.
 They too. would be in the British expeditionary force, which would e to France as soon as Q war started
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
BURTON WINNER
 OF BRITISH OPEN

st. Andrews, Scotland. July --lUPl--Dick Burton. . tall. loosc- -limbed English profession al. today reared down the stretch te win the 5eth British Open Golf championship after Johnny Bnlla. Chicago eiub- swinger. had made . game bid for victory on the last round.
 Burton. 3i year old member Of tho last two British Ryder cup teams scored . two-undeF.par 7i on ths laal round and won with 72-hols aggregate of 900. f3ulla, an expect ant father. had c 2p9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

told The Democrat at noon, however, that the state may not be ready to proceed with the case tomorrow, and he will confer with Attorney Navin at o'clock this afternoon.
 To Bring Out Evidence
 Atty. Joseph M.. Navin who rep- resents Massuoci said today he will flatly refuse to waive examination and will proceed to bring out as much evidence as he car." It is al- legged that this evidence will in- volve prominent persons in the spec tacular seizure which resulted in Massuccis arrest last December. Atty. Navin said Mascucci has posi- lively identified the man for whom he was allegedly collecting the ex- tortion money.
 Atty. Navin told The Democrat that the case has never gone be- foys a federal grand jury for which Massucci was held last January al- though the matter was scheduled for several dates. The prosecution of Massucci is in the hands of Assistant U. s. Atty. Valentine Sac- co, who now is in Italy on vaca- ticn. Atty. Navin said Sacco had toad him the case has never gone to the grand jury, although Q six months period has elapsed since the police coup.
 A No Posting of Bonds
 Aixh0ufh Massslcef is supposed to be at liberty in 5ond of s5,o00 set by Judge Edward Mascolo in city court six months ago, Atty. Navin said there is no record of the post ing of the bond. Bonds of 10000 set by federal authorities were re- reduced to $6,500 on plea of Atty. Navin.
 The lawyer said Massucci Is un- employed at present, and is unable to get back on WPA on whose rolls he was identified previous to his ar- rest.
 Extortion Letter
 The following is a copy of the original letetr sent to Mayor Frank Hayes, allegedly by Fibre Massucci,
 Called For No. S5
 You have failed to have money ready called for Dec. 2S at $50 D. in. Mother answered and said you we're at office Brook St. 70 ! callcd there andu was not there. think it best do get rid of 1t be- cause 1t will me out of ali trouble. Itwill cost me si5O0 to get rid of q will be safe anyway than win De safe U must have money because you answered ad your only last last chance DON'T FAIL put money in box drive down Wall st and drop box corner Of Wall and Catherine av. FRI DAY NIGHT DECEMBER 30, at 7P. M. and 7:15 r. M. DROP BOX and KEEP MOVING . stranger will be there to get money when you drop 1t from your car. if any one reads this letter or follows you when you deliver you will never live to tell 1t to anyone.
 ! must pay my fees Saturday
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
POLICE SEEK BODY OF
 MAN IN BIG BOG

old town. Me. July 7-CUP)-- Deputy sheriffs planned to bring the body of Matthew Fitzgerald. 20. of old Town from vast Olamon Bog today.
 Fitzgerald died "Wednesday night while scarchers were seeking him and A fishing companion. John Theriault, 10. They had been miss. Ing since Tuesday.
 TherIault. found asleep in the boz yesterday, told his reEcuers that Fitzgcrald died of exhaustion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
STEALS $9O AFTER
 BEATING WOMAN

MiddIeboro, Mass. July 7.--tUP) = A bandit forced his way into the nome of Miss Mary Howard. 70 last night and stole 800 savings after beating and trusting the elderly woman when she refused to disclose where she kept the money.
 suffering a possible hip fracture and other injuries, sine was tied to chair while the bandit transacted the house and found the money Sine freed herself about an hour later and vas hospItaiized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
sTUR0Es' CONDITION GooD

New Haven. Conn. July 7-tUP)-- The condition of Maj. George R. sturges. Woodbury. commanding ofiicer Of the First Company. Gov ernor's Foot Guard. was described as mot serious" today ct et Raphaei's hospital. Maj. sturges counsel for the state board Of edu. cation. underwent . major opera ton Wednesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
BOSTON HAS BPS, 900
 SHOPPING AREA FIRE

Boston, July T. - (UP) -, Dam age was estimated at s25.O00 today in Boston's worst shopping area fire in recent years.
 Three alarms were sounded yes- terday when fire broke out in the basement of the Wilson shoe store on Washington Street and dense smoke drove out customers in that store and the adjoining Hudson Wearing Apparel. Inc, shop.
 Though all firemen wore gas masks, a dozen were overcome by smoke. Traffic was damned for hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Louis Pastor Bout Is On

New York, July 7.-(UPD .-Pa- pers were signed today matching Champion Joe Louis and Bob Pastor for . heavyweight title fight somewhere in the United States sometime in September" The bout probably will be held in Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Startling Evidence May Be Introduced Tn Massucci Trial
Catherine Avenue Resident in City Court Tomorrow Charged With Trying to Extort $5,0OO From Mayor
 Hayes in December; Never Before Grand Jury
Sensational evidence

Sensational evidence which will have statewide reverberatons may be introduced in the trial of Fibre Massucc of 50 Catherine Avenue charged with attempting to extort $5OO0 from Mayor Frank Hayes in December when he is brought before Judge Theobad Convey City Court The continued for "A hours by Judge
 Conway today motion of Prosecutor Michael J. Galuo who said techncalitY involved Prosecutor Gaullo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 7--(UP)--Gov- ernnient expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through July s. compared with a year ago: ThIs Year Expenses Last Year $275,427, ,0s1.10 $2t3,53s,44G.s4 s4s. .sos, ,2ss.ss sso.51s.s25.42 ssas.s2o.777.s4 ii5s.o24.ssO.ss sage. .7o1. .s272i s152.ss7.s2o,ss
 Cash Balance
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The Weather

Fair, Warm Tonight;
 Also Saturday Full weather Report Page Il
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