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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
'DUSKY ANGELS
 DINE IN HEAVEN

Newport, R. T., August 2l - (UP)-Six of Father Divine's dusky angels" the vanguard of 300 whom Mrs. Angela Kaufman hopes to entertain here soon, drank milk and tea last night at the Castle" where she once sought to sell liquor.
 The sextet dined on fried chick en, milk and huckleberry pies baked in the kitchen where society ban quets once were prepared for the late Richard Washburn Child, American ambassador to Italy.
 Replying anew to continued criti- cism o fsocialite neighbors in this fashionable beach colony, Mrs Kaufman said last night that when the Castle" becomes a Heaven" for the negro cultist, residents will find the worshippers are a great social adjunct to Newport"
 They will bring to this beautiful seaside town loving hearts brim- ming with human kindness" she added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
BOSTON POSTAL
 FARLEY STARTED

Boston, Aug. 21-(UP)-The 28th biennial convention of the National Association of Postal Supervisors opened today with delegates pledged to enact a resolution asking reten. ton of the present three-cent basic postage rate.
 The resolution already has been approved by state and local branches of the association. Another resolu- ton which would record the asso- ciation in favor of a 30-year op- tional retirement provision for postal employees probably will come before the convention. Retirement now is optional at 68 and mandatory at 70.
 First Assistant Postmaster-Gen- eral William w. Howes will repre- sent Postmaster General James A Farley at the convention dinner Wednesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
SIX BODIES ARE
 WASHED ASHORE
Sunday Fishing Tragedy Is Just Revealed at
 Rye Beach

Rye Beach, N. H., Aug. 2i-(UP)- A tragedy which overlook Sunday deep-sea fishing party was revealed here today when six bodies were washed ashore on a rocky strand within sight of the submarine Squalus salvage scene.
 The victims, five men and girl, had put out from Dover Point, five miles north of Portsmouth, at 9:30 9. nj. yesterday to fish far at sea and to visit the salvage scene four miles off this beach.
 Heavy seas kicked up by 35-mile gale apparently swamped their craft, the 22-foot cabine cruiser 1-G-266, coast guards said.
 Though coast guards, who discov- cred the bodies, said there were five men and girl, relatives of the vic- tins believed the party included four men and two girls They said that the Misses Ethelyne and Corrine Cutler of Newmarket, sisters, were to have gone with the party.
 The dead men were said to be Ralph Pryor of Dover, Clarence Yea ton, neighbor; two Newmarket men and another man.
 Pryor's son Robert came here to aid in identifying the bodies.
 The cruiser had been reported miss ing and coast guards from both Portsmouth harbor and Isles of Shoals stations were searching for her in picket boats when the bodies were found. The guardsman who made the discovery was first attract ed by the sight of life preserver floating nearby.
 A police boat put out from Rye Beach later to search for the cap- sized cruiser and for the bodies of possible other victims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
URGES VIGILANCE
 AGAINST DESP0TS

Newport, R. T., Aug. 21-(UP)- U. s. Senator David I. Walsh, D., Mass, speaking at the dedication of a monument to religious and civil liberty yesterday, urged continual vigilance against despots enthroned wherever religious freedom lies crushed and races are being perse- cuted."
 The monument was unveiled by Governor William H. Vanderbilt in the candle-lit touro synagogue, old est in America. The 291-year-old structure itself was rededicated on the principles of freedom laid down by Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island.
 "In this very hour there are niil- lions of people whose only choice is the will of a despot or impriscn- ment and death," said Walsh.
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event he does grant stays of execu- ton.
 Six Months To a Year

event he does grant stays of execu- ton.
 Six Months To Year
 Appeals to the supreme court of errors could not possibly be pre- pared, argued and decided in less than six months to year. Thus it may be that sentences imposed to- day would be held in abeyance pending the decision of the higher court.
 In the interest of economy to the defendants, 1t may be possible to carry the case to the supreme court as 8 single appeal, instead of 19. Thus, the cost of printing the evil dence (estimated at $5,000 to $7,500) would be divided among those talk ing the appeal.
 Other costs of a supreme court appeal, aside from counsel fees, are not high.
 May Seek Rights
 There is also under consideration of defense counsel, a plan to seek rights which were granted the de- fense in the Murphy conspiracy case a short time ago, when the supreme court accepted the evidence in transcript form, to avoid the eX- pense of printing. A committee of defense counsel may approach Chief Justice William M. Maltbie with that plan.
 Unless Judge Ingls grants stays of execution, those sentenced may be taken this afternoon to the county jail or states prison, depending upon the severity.
 Character Witnesses
 Some defense counsel said that they were considering calling char acter witnesses in final stab to obtain judicial leniency for their clients. Others planned to argue briefly before the court, setting out the fine traits of those who stand convicted.
 There was variance in opinions of defense attorneys, some doubting that all 23 men could be sentenced before the routine court closing hour of 5 o'clock.
 While the state was expected to press for maximum penalties in the majority of cases, there was much interest shown in the question of what attitude the specal prosecutor would show toward states witnesses.
 Leniency Expected
 Leniency Is expeced to be recom- mended for Atty. Edward G. Levy of New Haven and Harry Mackenzie of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary C. Kilmartin:
 Albert M. Guerrera, 136 Bishop street, and Barbara Magnani, 55 French street.
 Andrew Buck, High street, Th0maston, and Emeline E. Com tois, 25 Savings street.
 Robert S. Scwenterly, 37 Virginia avenue, and Elizabeth L. Meister, 124 Hill street.
 William R. Hahn, Rockville, and Emma Kugat, 8 Lannen street.
 Alfred Rinaldi, 954 North Main street, and Margaret Mariani, 336 Hill street.
 Theodore Strollo, 97 Pilgrim avenue, and Susanne NigrO, Grill leytOwn road.
 Henry Book, 846 Frost road, and Theresa GuimOnd, 39 Sheffield street.
 Christopher Luddy, 127 Green mount Terrace, and Helen ThOm- as, 448 WatertOwn avenue.
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Continued from Page D might have been, Miss Baurer's own agent also fell short in not consum- mating a real and substantial offer in business-like way that gave it sound standing"
 Decision Of Judge Wynne
 The decision states as follows:
 "In view of the public interest in- volved in this proceeding, it is high ly desirable that there be 8 memo randum of the reasons for the &C., tion here taken.
 "The statement of counsel for the purchasers that Judge Foster found no evidence of official dereliction or neglect but felt that there should be supporting evidence of value so as to disarm criticism, was not chal- lenged at the hearing on the disso- lution of the temporary injunction.
 Competent evidence bearing on value convince me that the City of Waterbury did not enter into an improvldent or reckless bargain. but on the contrary closed on a basis not much less than the only offer ever made. There is nothing to in- dicate that Miss Baurer was ig- nored. The most that can be said is that if the members of the Board of Aldermen who were handling the matter were not as artfui as pro- fessional brokers might have been, Miss Baurer's own agent also fell short in not consummating a real and substantial offer in a business like way that gave 1t sound stand ing. It must not be forgotten that her offer at its best was not sub- stantially more than the present one.
 "The plight of the purchasers must not be overlooked. To adopt the suggestion now made that the present deal be forbidden, and that new negotiations be started is at once unfair to the purchaser and unlikely to materially raise the price. It would but delay, in all probability, the restoration of the property as tax producing for the city's benefit.
 For these reasons, the motion to dissolve the temporary injunction has bene granted.
 WINNIE. Judge"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
FROZEN SLEEP
 MAY SAVE MAN

Philadelphia, Aug. 2l-UP)- Physicians prepared today to en- cf.se Max Harlan, AZ, in ice for five days in frozen sleep" they hoped would save his life.
 The low temperature will put him into a deep sleep similar to a coma His heart will continue to beat and he will continue to breathe, but all other bodily functions will cease.
 His temperature will drop from the normal 98.6 degrees to 89. A generation ago medical science be- lieved that no human being could remain alive at such a temcerat ture
 An anesthetic will be given to re- lieve the first shock of the cold. There will be no other medication.
 At the end of five days, the ice will be removed and hot stimulants administered to raise his body tem- perature and break the sleep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

Washington, Aug. 2l-(UP)-The Treasury and Commerce depart ments today presented additional evidence of business improvement.
 The treasury reported that manu- lecturers excise taxes, which reflect current business conditions better than any other receipts, totalled $40 .O37, ,757 in July, an increase or S5, ,693 TAO over the same month In l938.
 Simultaneously, Secretary of Con- merce Harry Hopkins said that sales of independent retail stores increas- ed 6.7 in July over the same period last year.
 The treasury report said one Of the largest increases in the excise tax category was registered by the levy on gasoline, which brought into the treasury s20, ,880.572 during July an increase of s4,6i6.i5i over the same period last year. .....
 Taxes on automobiles and motor- cycles produced e5,7S7 zee, an in- crease of e2.iDo.924. Increases also were recorded in tax collections on electrical energy, tires and tubes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

The reported move by the Pope came after visits by the Polish am- bassador, Casinir Papee, first to Cardinal Maglione, Papal secretary of state, and then to the Pope him. self. It came also after an appeal by the Pope for peace Saturday.
 Another development was the re- turn to Rome of Count Galeazzo Ciano, foreign minister, day early, from a visit to Albania. Ciano ar- rived at the Rome airport last night. He had gone to Albania only on Saturday and was not expected back until today or Tuesday.
 Editor Cirginio Gayda, regarded as a mouthpiece for the foreign of- flee, took step further in the newspaper Voce DItalia the Italian press demand that Poland negotiate direct with Germany.
 Poland has only a few days-not Inany-to reflect" he wrote. Does she want to close the door to req sonable solution and be overwhelmed in an adventure which, once 1t had begun, would threaten her complete independence?"
 Adolf Hitler's speech to the Reich stag April 28 offered Poland a basis to negotiate, Gayda wrote. The basis suggested, he said, would mean res- titution of Danzig to Germany and establishment of German highways and railroad rights across Poland's s Pomorze area to conect Germany proper with East Prussia, Poland, he said, would be assured liberty of traffic in ire zone of Danzig; and further Germany would respect Po- lands frontiers as part of a 25-year non-aggresion treaty.
 "On such a basis Poland would be assured of cordial neighborliness with Germany Gayda wrote. While there is still time for agree ment Poland should watch her step. She should not waste time in use less diplomatic efforts. In a few days it will be too late. The ir- reparable holds dark foreboding for hr future"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
Additional Evidence Of Business Improvement Noted

mechanical refrigerators and motor trucks.
 Total internal revenue collections for July. however, were $50, ,335, ,o20 lower than a year ago. They aggre- gated $500, ,090,746.
 Corporation income taxes produc- ed $3l 1912, ,495, an increase of $2,- 035, ,978. Individual income taxes totalled $1i.3l7,75l. drop of $68l. : 395. Liquor taxes brought into the treasury $51. .654, ,891, decrease of S784 ,942. Tobacco levies produced s48, ,62S. .572. an increase of sl,l67. .969.
 Hopkins said that reports from 21 ,2l7 stores showed total cash in- dependent retail store sales of $i95,- 75S ,533 as compared with $lS3 ,505,- s76 in 1888
 Florida topped the list with a gain of 20 per cent. Next in order were Arkansas with an increase of IT Ia per cent and Alabama with slightly over l7 per cent.
 Other leaders were Ohio with l5 per cent; South Carolina. l4 per cent; Idaho. i2 per cent: Georgia, ii per cent: Indiana, 70 per cent, ] and Washington state. 90 per cent.
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ceipt by them of fresh instructions, were resumed today.
 Intrinsically the trade agreement was important enough, involving an 10000, ,000 credit by Germany to Russia and purchase by Russia of $72,000 900 of German goods.
 Comments Of Papers
 The comments by the two official newspapers, however, gave 1t even additional moment.
 Pravda reviewed at length the history of negotiations for the trade agreement and said in conclusion:
 "The new trade and credit agree ment between the Soviet Union and Germany, born in an atmosphere of tense political conditions, is called upon to relieve this atmosphere. It may prove a substantial step for further improvement not only of economic but also of political rela- tions between the Soviet Union and Germany"
 Izvestia said in part:
 Tt should be noted that in course of prolonged negotiations there arose number of difficulties which were due chiefly to the tense at- mosphere of political relations be- tween Germany and the Soviet Union.
 Successfully Concluded
 Nevertheless negotiations were successfully concluded since both sides displayed sufficient willingness to improve their trade relations. II was this striving that helped to solve all disputed problems.
 The trade and credit agreement must undoubtedly substantially en- liven the exchange of commodities between the two countries"
 Izvestia recalled how Germany had dropped from first place in trade with Russia to fifth place, be- hind the United States, Britain. Bel gium and Holland.
 As regaords the new agreement. fl said that the German government undertakes to assist Russian trade delegates in placing orders in the German market with individua 1 firms. As it is possible that Russia may pay in cash for some of thes' purchases, lzvestia said, the gran of 6 big credit by Germany becomes in a way 6 financial credit rather than q trade one. Further, 1t wa said that five per cent interest rat on the credit, and provision for pay ment of 30 per cent of the principa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
POLICE HOLDING
 THREE IN PROBE

Charged with receiving stolen goods, three men were arrested by Lieutenants Patrick Moylan, Patrick Hobart, and Ofiicer Edward Sullivan shortly after 10 o'clock this morn- ing.
 According to police. John Calvin, 34. of 3 Newell place: Anthony Per- ugini, 30. of 62 Canal street: and Jelel fIaddad. 63, of 1l2 Baldwin street, admitted receiving goods stolen by Freddie Maringola, 20. ot 80 River street. who was arrested yesterday on charges of burglaries of five houses.
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Oslo Powers WillMake Appeal To Big Nations
(Continued from Page D

tween Poland and the axis powers, rather than an effort by Rome and Berlin to force Hungary into the axis for war.
 Other Side of Picture
 On the other side of the picture, Britain and France were fully on the alert for trouble. It was announced in London that constructions" would be placed around strategic harbors on the coast. The nature f the "ob- structins" was not specified but a few days az a mine bearing this years date was washed up on the Ayrshire coast.
 Booms to obstruct submarines were visible even to tourists at im- portant British ports.
 The cabinets of both Britain and France were called into session for tomorrow to consider the situation. The French in addition called a full council of ministers for Thurs day.
 President Albert LeBrun is inter rupting his vacation for the Thurs day meeting. Both Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and Viscount Halifax, British foreign secretary, re- turned to London ahead of time from vacation.
 Troops Move on Borders
 Troop movements on both sides of the Polish border increased, account ing in part for British and French concern. German troops massed in the treaty corridor" of western Slovakia, leading from Austria to Poland.
 It was denied that the Germans were occupying Slovakia proper out side the Corridor.
 Poland massed troops on the Ger man frontier, and was understood tc have moved almost all its forces from the eastern border facing Russia.
 The position of Russia between the axis and the anti-aggression powers was still undecided. Russia entered into a trade agreement with Ger. many for extension of credits anC exchange of goods which the offlcia newspaper Pravda in Moscow hailed as a portent of improved political as well as economic relations. In the Orient, the Japanese turned their attention to possible measures against the United States as well al Britain. The Tokyo press asserted that the foreign ofilce is considering a tentative policy of retaliation against American interests in China
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he was friend of Wonmug's offer ed himself as guinea pig for an experimental return to Moo, mystic cave country.
 Dr. Bronson was amazed, he said, when he found himself in Troy in- stead to Moo, and explained that 1t was his theory some delicate ad- justment on the time-machine had gone amiss. Alley Cop declared he volunteered to follow Dr. Bronson into the past, and he was just as surprised as Dr. Bronson when he found himself in Trop instead of Moo.
 Queen Helen was reported intri- gued by the strange tale, though some of her advisers doubted the veracity of the mems stories.
 "A cave man in company with a twentieth century scientist in Troy?" one adviser sniffed. What the dickens will they think of next?"
 However, your correspondent in- terviewed several Trojans who have had physical contact with the Oop person, and they declare that if he isn't a cave man they're badly mis- taken. They bear eloquent scars oi the mans veracityl
 Turn Co the Comic Section today for Alley Cop, the funniest, most exciting "trip Of them an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

' Troy, Asia Minor, Aug. 2l - The
 capital of this ancient world was
 turned topsy-turvy today by reports /. that a prehistoric cave man, who gave his name as Alley Cop, and a : man who called himself twentieth 5 century scientist" Dr. Bronson, were : shown into the presence of Helen of Troy.
 ' Though busily occupied with the affairs of the war against the Greeks,
 which is reaching crucial stage, Helen agreed to see the two strange ] men when soldiers brought them to the place and acquainted her with . their claims.
 . Alley Cop. the man who called
 himself a cave man, and who does
 resemble prehistoric creatures in size and strength, told the queen
 that he had been brought from his cave into the twentieth century
 through the medium of Q time machine invented by scientist named pr. Wonmug. He enjoyed the twentieth century so much, he said that he did not want to return to Moo. his prehistoric home,
 However, pr. Wonmug's ccntela- porary scientists scofied at the idea that his machine could transport people into different periods of his- tory That is where pr. Bronsons story begins. pr. Bronson, who seid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
STATE RETURNS TRIAL EVIDENCE. Warren M. Brown Starts Task of Sorting Unused
 Records, Data

For the first time since last Wednesday evening, when the jury in the Waterbury conspiracy trial returned 19 guilty verdict,s the jury chambers at the superior court building were opened this morning at 10 o'clock.
 The door was locked after the fury returned its verdicts, and the exhibits in the case, which were at the disposal of the jury, remained under heavy guard.
 Defense Attorney Sidney s, Cassel and States Accountant Warren M. Brown inspected the exhibits today, to ascertain that all were in order. The exhibits were allowed to re- main in the jury room, however, under guard as usual.
 MT. Brown is working this week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
FIVE MEET WITH
 VIOLENT DEATHS
died from a cerebral concussion.
 Ten in New England
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 Boston, Aug. 21-(UP)--New Eng land, soaked by the heaviest rain in two months, steamed today with ris- ing temperatures and high humidity after a week end that brought sud- den death to 10 persons, including William Graves Sharp, Jr., portrait sit-son of the late ambassador to France.
 Ship, air and highway travel werr slowed by fog and rain and several excursions were cancelled yesterday. The rain, ending last night, totaled .56 of an inch here, bringing aggre- gate precipitation for the month to 1.0l inches compared with a normal of 2.25 inches.
 Sharp was killed at Taunton by hit-run automobile. He was 39 years old, father of three children, and lived in Barrowsville. Three other persons died in highway accidents and boy drowned in Massachu- sets. Five persons died in Connec- ticut, one each in an automobile &C., cident, and drowning, one from the heat and two slain. Scores were in- jured in skidding accidents.
 Blown from her course in race, Patricia Tighe, 13, daughter of asso- ciate treasurer Laurence Tighe of Yale University, was found asleep in her sailboat which she had beached near Chatham. Coast guards, yachts men and fishermen had sought her for six hours.
 Thirty-two passengers aboard the motor craft Elizabeth Ann were ma rooned overnight on Block Island, R. l., after the vessel was disabled on its last trip from the island to Point Judith last night. Its motor dead, the Elizabeth Ann was lowed ashore by coast guards.
 The coast guard cutter Northland was docked at Boston for repairs to slight damage caused when 1t grounded in dense fog of Nix's Mate Saturday. The vessel came here from Oakland, Cal, to join Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd's forthcoming ant arctic expedition. Besides Sharp. yesterdays dead in- cluded:
 Mrs. Evelyn Wento. a6, in . high way crash near her Hanson home.
 George W. Leaman. Jr.. 2l, when his automobile struck an elevated railway upright here.
 John Reyes. 20. of Boston. drowned in Stetson Pond, Pembroke, when knocked from his sailboat by swinging boom.
 Mrs. Carrie Pickering, 70. by ar automobile near her Winchester home.
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in case the United States places an embargo on the shipment of war supplies to Japan.
 Food rioting broke out in Shanghai where 500 Chinese stormed rice and flour store. The riot was attrib- uted to sharply rising prices and the low value of Chinese currency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

State Accountant Who Played
 Prominent Part in Conspiracy
 Trial to Return Records to Con-
 troller's office, bank.
 on the task of sorting evidence im- pounded by the state but never used in the trial. The mass of records, books, and papers will be returned to its proper place this week, upon release by the state. The greater portion of the evidence to be re- turned was taken from the con- troller's office and the Waterbury Trust Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

of the board of aldermen; Corpo- ration Counsel Charles s. O'Connor, Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming, Assessors John H. Crary and Thomas Shanahan, Com missioner Henry w. Minor, City Hlll Superintendent Timothy Hor- gan, and possibly, WPA Sponsors s Agent Martin J. Dunn. MT. Horgan has pleaded nolo contendere; the others were found guilty by the jury last week.
 Should Mayor Hayes be removed or resign from office, he would be succeeded by Aldermanic President Pctrick M. Perriello, Republican. He was elected head of the board when the seven Democrats voted for him, and he cast his own ballot for him. self.