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Evening star., 1939-07-17
Six Fast Horses Run
In Free-for-AII Race
By the Associated Press

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Me-,
July 17-Half a dozen "Wigglers, u
the slowest of which has a record
of 2 minutes fiat, were harnessed to-
day for the Grand Circuits free
for-au pace.
Its two heats constituted the third
and sixth of II races with which
the "Roarin' Grand" opened its sec
ond week at this ocean resort S
"kite" track. Because of postpone
ments last week, six days of racing
are scheduled.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Oracle Finds Dark Outlook for Yankee Davis Cup Team Despite Mako Boast
The
SPORTLIGH7
OFT Worthy Successor
Of Remarkable Young
BY GRANTLAND RICE,


NEW YORK, July II (N.AN.AD.-
Recent developments-his work in
the Giant-Dodger series, that put
Brooklyn in a tumult for three days,
and his hitting and fielding in the
All-Star game-have put the spot
light on Mel OFT and set the fans
to talking about him.
This must be at least a trif1e dis
maying to OFT, modest young man
whom the spotlight seldom hits and
who has been taken for granted for
SO long that the fans scarcely ever
talk about him. For a ball player
who for dozen years and more has
touched greatness, he gets less notice
than any other.
True enough, he is listed for the
All-Star game every year, but that
is about the only recognition he gets.
He could match press clippings with
many lesser players and come out
on the short end.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Young. Reok Stor, Played
Under Shodow of Ruth

Well, I saw Ross Young. And,
curiously enough, he, too, played
under shadow. When he was in
his prime with the Giants he never
received the credit that was his due
because Babe Ruth was playing right
field for the Yankees and there were
few enough who had words to spare
for Young when there was the Babe
to write about.
Young didn't seek the spotlight
consciously any more than OFT does,
but it found him because-well, it
Just couldn't miss him.
The grass is green on his grave
in San Antonio now, but I remember
him as kid slugging and bustling
up out of the West Texas League
to join the Giants. He was the kind
of ballplayer John McGraw couldn t
have missed because in his outlook
on the game he was so much like
McGraw.
He was strong with the quick
strength that marks the real .ath-
lete-he was whale of a football
player in a Texas military academy
and probably could have made any
college team in the country If he
had stuck to the gridiron.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Lock of Lovish Proise
Tribute to Ability

In a way, of course, this is a
tribute to his unusual ability. 1t is
q sign that the writer's, as we'll as
the fans, expect so much of him
that no matter how consistently he
delivers they merely accept his per-
formances and are not moved often
to hurl his praises to the heavens.
Yet ask any writer who has covered
the Giants over the last decade and
he will tell you that not even Carl
Hubbell is entitled to greater
share of the honors they have won,
or in their off years has done any
more to keep them in the race, at
least.
Even when, as sometimes happens,
somebody is impelled to sound off
on the subject of OFT and his ex-
ploits in right field at the Polo
Grounds, there almost surely is
somebody else on hand to crack:
Yes, he is a great right fielder.
No doubt about that. But you should
have seen Ross Young"
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Fost, FIoshy Performer,
Ruthless on Poths.

But baseball had firmer hold on
him and he threw his books and his
football togs behind him and headed
for the major leagues. He arrived
in less than three years-a year and
a little more in Texas and a year
in Rochester where McGraw, to
whom he had reported as a third
baseman, sent him to learn to play
the outfield.
He was lightning fast and abso-
lutely ruthless on the base paths,
as infielders and catchers who
sought to block him discovered. He
could hit and he could throw and he
covered so much territory on the
defense that he frequently bobbed
up in the infield to complete run
downs on players trapped between
bases-several times making putouts
at first base on such plays Once he
actually dashed in from right field
past first base to the plate and, to
everybody's amazement- - particu-
1arly the runner 's-made the put
out there.
I think no finer-and truer-thing
may be said of OFT than this:
There was no letdown in that po-
sition when he took up where Young,
because of the illness to which he
succumbed year or so later, was
compelled to leave off.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Edwards in No-Hitter

Bill Edwards, Golub's Market
hurler, pitched no-hit, no-run
game as his mates shut out the
Shavitz softball nine yesterday at
Baltimore.
Evening star., 1939-07-17

Five years ago-Babe Ruth,
passed twice by Cleveland pitcher,
reached grand total Of 1000 walks
for his major league career.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
THREE-EYE LEAGUE,

Springfield. 4: Moline. 3.
Evansville. 5; Waterloo. 2.
Cedar Rapids, 5; Decatur. 3.
BLOOMINGTON, Z: Clinton. 6.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
PIEDMONT LEAGUE.
w T. pct

Lynchburg, &: Staunton.
Harrisonburg. Is: Salem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-05

of all kinds? Most intelligent peopl. will concede that the cultural ana educational value received from these splendid institutions make them indispensable. Williamsburg Virginia, is to all intents and pur. poses a museum; one that is unique and decidedly different from the ac. cepted idea of such an institution but museum, nevertheless. Colonial Splendor Here 8 living city, which ranked with such cities as New York, Phila- delphia and Boston before and dur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-05

WREN ing the American Revolution, being restored to all its early Co lonial splendor and glory, becaus such outstanding Americans as D1 w. A. R. Goodwin and John [ Rockefeller, Jr., appreciate the valu of awakening the consciousness o our own traditions in American through the medium of this restore, city, where they and their childrel and other generations of American might see and feel ard touch tn very things that the founders o our nation lived with.
 This restoration work has been il progress for more than ten years More than 318 pieces of propert, have been acquired. In addition t, the three colonial buildings at Will liam and Mary College, 67 build |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-05

Attracts
 IS Motorists 'biective of Drivers; Scenic Outlined By Democrat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-05
Act until July 1, 1941-including a set up for new construction loans up to $2,500 a swell as moderniza-
CIOlI dIIU ItpdII 1OetI1o ID oiIC UT l1Fo outstanding features of the pending legislation.
 fyousfr,.of;n, Revival Seen

The modernlzatlon loan plan IS credited by business authorities with having brought about marked re- vival of construction, statistics show ing that more than three-quarters of a billion dollars worth of prop erty improvements were financed under Title I to date.
 Under the mortgage insurance sec tion of the act, the amendments provide extension of the 25-year amortization period for small homes Of especial interest to owners and prospective owners in the small in- come brackets, this phase of the housing act enables small home purchasers to buy at less than rem tai rates.
 Other vital factors embraced in | the proposed amendments include:
 Limitation to $2,500 for moderni- zation loans, and Title I construc- tion loans.
 A time limit of years and 32 days on modernization loans. The | fi,,,a 1ir,it o,, rTitIa npU pOnStryIc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-05

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 Follow Route 2O2
 l Waterbury motorists desirous of visiting Williamsburg during the present vacation season, may easily and conveniently do so by following the scenic, non-congested motor route outlined, which enables them to travel to the South without com ing in contact with the traffic off, or passing through such large traf- fic centers as New York City, Jer- sey City, Newark, Trenton and Phil- adelphia. They should motor south. westwardly on Route IA to the june.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-05


 tion with Route U. s. POP near Wood. bury. On the latter route the, proceed through a scenic section O Connecticut and New York Stat to the Bear Mountain Bridge, z mighty structure that was built fol the sole purpose of furnishing tray. elers with an efficient and moderr means of crossing the Huson riveI in comfort and without delay. Sit. uated as it is in the very midst oi picturesque Highlands of the Hud- son, many beautiful views may bs had from its deck.
 From the bridge travel to the traf- fic circle located in the northeastern part of Bear Mountain (Harrimon) State Park, which is an important part of the gerat Palisades Inter state Park system, created by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-05
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| V Virginia | Nurr1erol
 - Williamsburg interesting Route From .Waterbur,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-05

ng Industry IOme Financing Principal fecting Thousands of IOnle Owners passage of important .ousing Act, guaranteeing ex- tant to property owners and virtually assured, following eady approved by the House, ference.
 In addition to containing provi- sions vitally affecting property own- CTS and the building industry, the changes in the housing act bear di- rectly on the future plans of many thousands of prospective homeown- CTS.
 Controversial points in the amendments, which will be ironed out in conference between Senate and House conferees, include the amount to be charged by FILA for insurance of Title I loans; inclusion of the prevailing wage" require ment with respect to large-scale projects on which FILA insures mortgages, and the so-called Coch- ran amendment, which requires FILA to evaluate land on which large-scale projects are to be built, on the basis of its worth prior to start of the projects.
 Provision in the amendments for eYtenSinn of Title I of the Housing
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PAGE SIX
Final Action On FHA

AmendmentsAwaited
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ton loans is to be left to the discre- | tion of the Federal Housing Admin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11
Prominent Factory Executives Promise Full Coo Operation
Governor Approves Undertaking to Aid Men Over AS Years of Age, Youths Between 10 and 25 Years;
 Skilled Labor Shortage

Waterbury has been chosen as the center of one of the Connecticut industrial areas where an attempt will be made to unify efforts at solv- ing the unemployment problem, &C., corTing to Carl A. Gray, chairman of the State Commission on Em- ployment of Men Over 45. MT. Gray has extended his studies beyond the particular field to which he was first assigned, and has investigated many other phases of the unemployment problem, including the lack of train ing of youth and the shortage of skilled labor.
 Governor Approves
 Cooperation in the unemployment drive, which has the sanction of Gov. RaJmon' E. Baldwin, has been promised by industrial leaders about the state, among them three prom inent Waterburians: John A. Coe, president of the American Brass Co.,; Charles Hart, executive vice. president of the Chase Brsas & Cop per Co.,; and John H. Goss, presi- dent of the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 One of the significant factors pointed out by MT. Gray is that one- third of those listed by the state em- ployment service as unemployed are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11
Mortality Rate
 Among Infants Shows Decline

A high peak has been reached in the health of American infants who now experience 8 mortality rate only half of what 1t was 20 years ago, according to the statis- ticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
 Diarrhea and enteritis, which in 1917 was the leading cause of in- fant mortality and accounted for q per cent of all deaths in the first year of life, is now responsi- ble for only per cent of first year deaths. There were only Al deaths per 1000 live births from this cause in 1897, as compared with 200 per 1000 in 1917. 'This substantial improvement was af- fected, in large degree, by sanitary measures, by improvements in the quality of water, milk, other foods, and by education of the mother in the care of the infant" &C., cording to the statisticians.
 Premature birth now outranks any other condition as a cause of infant mortality even though the death rate has declined by one fourth from its peak rate in 1913. Mortality from congenital debility during the 20-year period showed a much greater decline, the de- crease in this cause amounting to 60 per cent. 'The improvements recorded in mortality from these causes provide concrete evidence of the advantage to be gained by introducing program of prenatal care" the statisticians point out. Infant mortality from congenital malformation, however, has been hardly influenced by prenatal care. On the other hand, syphilis in in- fancy, which may be controlled in some degree by prenatal care, has been grading downward since 1917. A noticeable improvement in in- fant mortality from injury at birth has been apparent since 1881"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11
THREE CHILDREN
 INJURED TUESDAY
Two Local Tots Hit By AutOs-AnOther Falls
 From Porch

Edward Witkowski, 6, of Thomas ton, one of three children injured in automobile accidents yesterday, was reported in fairly good" condi- tion at the Waterbury Hospital to- day. Attaches said the youngster was examined for possible internal injuries, but no signs of such in- juries appeared.
 The others two children injured yesterday were Edward Hanton, G., of 195 South Main street; and Lil- lian Russi, g, of 8 Burton street.
 Hidden By Leaves Young Witkowski was hurt in an odd mishap. Having buried himself with leaves as he played in front of his house, the child was struck by his father Stephen Witkowski, as the alter drove into the yard with out seeing his son in the pile of leaves. The boy was rushed first to 8 physicians office, then to the hospital.
 Both of the other accidents oc- cured when the children ran out into the road. Young Hanlon was struck by car operated by Joseph A. Luty, of Southington, yesterday afternoon, when he ran out into South Main street. Luty was not held by police after witnesses re- ported that he made every effort to avoid hitting the child.
 Slight injuries were suffered by the child, who was taken to the hospital by Luty and Patrolman Jo- seph Sullivan.
 Face Injured Lillian Russi, g, of 8 Burton street, was also slightly injured when she ran between two parked cars into the path of an automobile operated William B. Kielty, 29, of Hamilton avenue. Although Kielty stopped short when he saw the child, Lillian fell against the fender of the car and to the payment, injuring her face. Kielty who took the child to a physician, reported the accident to police, mad was not arrested. Skull Fractured
 Leo Desrochers, 3 years old, of 624 South Main street, who fell through an open space in the porch of his home to the ground 20 feet below Monday, was reported in 'un- changed" condition at St. Marys Hospital today. His name is on the danger list.
 Hospital authorities described his injuries as possible fractured skull and multiple body injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11

An important meeting of all committees in charge of the An nual Harvest Festival of the Blessed Sacrament church will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock in the church basement. All mem bers are urged to be present and General Chairman Walter Lynch has issued a special appeal for their presence.
 Among the many matters to be handled tonight will be the con- duct of the bingo games that are to be played nightly at the carni- val, scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Oct. IS. 19, and 20.
 Other matters to be discussed tonight will be the assignment of duties to the various committee members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11
EDWARD F. HALL
 FAILS TO QUALIFY
Former Finance Commits siOner Loses Chance for
 S7,50O Job in State

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 1l.-OP)- Former State Finance Commissioner Edward F. Hall today failed to quail fly under a merit system examin- atlon for $7,500-a-year position as state budget director, post he has held under provisional appoint ment, since August l.
 The leading three in the examina- tlon, one of whom will be chosen by Finance Commissioner Olir Glenn Saxon. were Robert H. Weir Hartford, highway department budget engineer; Henry Schenck Stamford deputy controller, and Sheldon L. Stirling, Woodbridge, as- slstant treasurer of the Union Bank & Trust Co.,, New Haven.
 Hall, who served as finance com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11

in the 16 to 25 years age classif1- catio.l. He mentions two important methods of remedying this condi- tion, first a change in school train ing to prepare students for par ticular jobs, and second broadened program of apprenticeships or some similar scheme in industry.
 Ranking high on the list of steps being taken voluntarily by employ CTS, MT. Gray states, is series of surveys of unemployment in each of the industrial areas designated about the state. Much of this work is being done with the cooperation of the state employment service.
 Age Groups
 Those listed as unemployed are classified by age gf1roups, by abili- ties, by training, etc. The first aim is to place local help in local jobs, but with the plan in full operation it is hoped that surpluses of cer- tain types of workers in certain sec tions can be made available for work in other sections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11
Plan Unemployment Survey Here
BERNER DOOMED. FOR CITY CLERK.
French Republican Club Women Endorse PrOmi=
 nent Worker

Formal announcement of the can- didacy of Homer R. Bernier, well known local business man and prom inent member of the French-Ameri- can Republican club for the nom- nation of city clerk was made and enthusiastically received last evening at 8 gathering of members and friends ow the women's group of the French G. o. P. club. The name of MT. Bernier was presented during the course of social and bridge party held at the home of Mrs. Adelard Dorval of 140 Grand street. Outstanding leaders of the Republican party were present when the announcement was made.
 The guest speakers of the evening were: J. Warren Upson, chairman; and Mrs. William Gerardi, vice. chairman of the Republican town committee. The former stressed the importance of organization and the part played by women workers in previous elections. Mrs. Gerardi urged support of the entire Re- publican ticket. She also paid tribute to the esteem in which MT. Bernier is held in the community, especially among the French resi- dents. Mrs. Gertrude Keenan, also 8 member of the Republican town committee, also spoke. Clea E.. Bouchard, chairman of the recent successful outing staged by the French G. A. P. club, presented the various speakers.
 MT. Bernier responding to tributes and to the nominating remarks, thanked all present for their sen- timents and their promises of sup port. He predicted success for the entire Republican ticket if the prop CT organization was effected.
 Those in attendance at the social and bridge were: Mrs. Henry c. Dews, Mrs. Edmond H. Thibault, Mrs Richard JeRoy, Mrs. Gertrude Keenan, Mrs. c. E. Bouchard, Mrs. Laura Bernier, Mrs. Aurore Belle vile, Mrs. Argilie Bernier, Mrs. Homer R. Bernier, Mrs. Hector Ber- nier, Mrs. Joseph Montambault Mrs. Frederick Palomba, Mrs. Lura E. Dutton, Mrs. Anna Massicotte, Mrs. Leo Pepin, Miss Helene Brodeur Mrs. Caroline Guertin, Mrs. Anna Boucher, Mrs. Miriam Dumouchel Mrs. Lena Walker, Mrs. Adelard Dorval, Mrs. William V. Gerardi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11

Vacations with pay are being en- joyed by 8,750,0O0 people in Great Britain this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11
MOTHERS PLAN HOUSE CANVASS
Committees Named By Club to Help in Fight
 Against War

Three educational committees to assist in the flight against war were appointed at meeting of the Wa terbury Chapter of the Connecticut Mothers Club for the Prevention of War. The session was held in the auditorium of the Wilby High school.
 A house-to-house canvass will be conducted by the first group with members informing the people what their representatives are doing in Washington in regard to the cash and carry and neutrality bill. In- cluded in the group are Mrs. Ernest Hespelt, Mrs. Mary Mulngavin, Mrs. Ippolito, Mrs. Richard Hahn, Mrs. George O'Brien, Mrs. Pauline Con- nolly, Mrs. s. Mrazik and Mrs. George Cianciola.
 The letter writing committee will urge people to write personal letters to representatives protesting the repeal of the embargo and such let ters will be collected by the com- mittee and mailed to Washington at the expense of the club. Members of the committee include: Mrs. Thomas OConnor, Miss Gloria Reed Mrs. Kay Duffy, Mrs. s. Geraghty, Mrs. Charles Cianciolo, Mrs. Ronald Daly and Mrs. George Butler.
 The Youth Educational committee consists of Mrs F. McInerney, Mrs. A. Centerbar, Mrs. J. Grimes, Mrs. Thomas Connor, Mrs. George Prom ovost, Mrs. Tagnett, Mrs. Daniel O'Connor, Mrs. J. Pracney, Mrs. Agnes Spillane and Mrs. Loretta Brick. They will visit the principals of the Parochial schools of the city urging that the children be taught the facts of the neutrality bill by their teachers and will then ask the children to write to the representa- tives telling him that they do not want their fathers and brothers to engage in a war.
 The club also voted to file the letters recently received from repre- sentatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11
HARDY FAMILY FRIEND

From the vast domain of India to the small town of Carvel is quite a trip, but Maria Ouspenskaya dis cards her Maharanee robes of '"The Rains Came" to don typically Amer ican clothes for the role of Mrs. Vol duz1 in M-G-M's latest Hardy pic ture, Judge Hardy and Son."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11
RENO CITY DRAMATIZED

Covering period of some 30 years in its dramtic unfolding, RKO Ra-
 dio's Reno" tells of the develop ment of the famous Nevada city along with a stirring human story of ambition and sacrifice. Richard Dix and Gail Patrick are co-starred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11

missioner for 12 years until succeed ed by Saxon July l, finished among the first ten. Others within this range included William H. Day, New Britain; Edward P. Gillane, Bridge port and Roger w. Jones, New Hartford.
 Results of a merit system examin- ation for successor to George E Hamlin, who retired as highway department director of maintenance showed the following three were certified; Hary o. Carston, Bran ford; Homer R. Turner, Windsor and Albert L. Donnelly, Hartford, all employees of the department. The position pays $6,000 a year.
 Vacations with pay are being en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11

They will be in constant communi- cation with each other by radio as
 well as with planes and dog sleds which are radio equipped.