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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Proportional Representa- ton, Special Election
 Clauses May Be Cut Out
SENATOR EGAN HAS
 MUCH BETTER BILL
Special Election Feature Has Been Emphatically
 Condemned Locally.
BIZ RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK Democrat Legislative Reporter)

Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, March 23. - Strong senti- ment has developed in the Cities and Boroughs Commit tee of the Legislature against the proportional representa- tion (P. R.) and special cleo tion clauses of the proposed city manager charter for Waterbury and a House member of the committee told The Democrat today that it is virtually certain both features will be elim- mated from the bill in the event it is 3avorably reported.
 The cornimtttee has not yet taken up officially the bill calling for a referendum in Waterbury on the proposed new charter, but in in- formal discussions considerable op- position to the P. R. election plan and the provision calling for a spe- cial election less than three weeks after passage of the bill has been manifest. Committee members in- dicated no report on important Waterbury bills would be filed until after a hearing on the charter amendments proposed by Senator Edward P. Egan of Waterbury had been heard. No date for the hear ing has as yet been set.
 Senator Egan's Bill
 Senator Egan'S bill calls for 8 City Plan Commission with wide powers and also establishes the office of City Auditor, the holder to be responsible to the Board of Fi- nance.
 The P. R. system is one of the most important features in the city manager charter and has the strong support of the City Good Govern ment Association, sponsor of the city manager movement in Water bury.
 Under. P. R. methods candidates are elected in more or less involved fashion. Each voter marks oil
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Fuehrer Makes Statement To Cheering Memel Crowds---But
 Stop Hitler Nations Doubt Him
European Developments
(By The United Press)

between Hungarian and Sovakan exploded in the Nazs today Adolf Hitler told rejoicing essentially ended revision of the World peace treaties
 Developments
 troops reporedy approval many Slovaka apparent 15-mles territory fighting with soldiers militia and bombing planes.
 LONDON-Britain 
  declaration against Na aggression but Poland still holds arousng Hler Russian military expected British French general staff talks. BUCHAREST-Rumana signs treaty Germany economic independence.
 arrives with fleet claim in
 BUDAPEST-Rumors and Slovakia spread in political circles
 BERLIN-Germany sign neutrality treaty ing free port Memel for Lithuanian
 ROME-King Victor in speech opening Fascist cooperative chamber that ItaIs at high level.
 WARSAW-Poand demonstrators in Warsaw denounce robbery"
 PARIS-France Rmania withdraw heir mutual frOntie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
PRISONERS ARE
 MUCH INTERESTED

Hollywood, March 23-(UP)-A flood of letters written i inside prison walls doubled the fan mail of actor Walter Pidgeon today.
 The convict letters began coming when he was cast for the picture "6000 Enemies" in the role of dis trict attorney who goes to prison himself.
 One letter released by his studio, written from San Quentin prison, read:
 we had @ D. A. up here once and he was swell guy. Even though he sent me up, I held no grudge against him because I know I was guilty. All cons aren't louses, so don't make rats out of all of us."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
80 PERSONS DRIVEN OUT

Boston, March (UP .- Eighty persons were driven from six story brick business building in South Boston by g four-alarrn fire which caused $75,O00 damage and threatened the warehouse district today. Six persons were nearly trapped on the top floor by quickly spreading flames which started in a cotton bale in the second -floOr establishment of the Gerard Wool company. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
ELDERLY MAN SUPPORTED

Birmingham. Mass. March 23- (UP-An elderly man was suffo- cated and his wife barely escaped a similar fate early today when fumes from an oil burner filled their apart ment.
 Robert MacPherson ST., 83, and his wife Louise, 78, were found uncon- scious in their bedroom by their grandson Robert. Man died.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
WATR On Full ]. Time Tomorrow

The management of radio station WATR announced to- day that full time operation, with an increase in power, will go into effect tomorrow morning at 7:so. The station will move from its present spot on the dial 1lso kc. to 1290 kc. The finest features of the combined Mutual, Colonial, and Yankee net works will be broadcast to listeners in this area daily from 7sso a- m. to 1900 midnight. For full detsiIs, see story on page Il of to- days paper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23

Washington, Mar. 23 (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses mad receipts for the current fiscal year through Mar. 21st, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $6,56G, G,597,3S2.06 $5,S68, ,362.Ss
 Receipts 04S910 $4,66, ,005, ,112.68 s2,2s8, ,1ss. .ss2s6 $7o2.1s4,250.2o
 Net Deficit $2,22s,S10,442.96 ss46. .o4s. .200.20
 Cash Balance 65,726,691.76
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Fraud Trial Goes Over To Tuesday
City AssssOr Thomas A. Shanafan Was Taken Sud- denly III Last Night Improved Today-Judge
 Inglis Decides POstponement
BY JOSEPH P. DONAHUE 2 Democrat Staff Reporter)

City Assessor Thomas A. Shanahan, whose illness caused Judge Ernest A. Ings to the Waterbury trial last night until Tuesday of next week. definite statements were available however concerning the time when he will be sufficiently recovered to attend the trial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
The Weather

Fair, Warmer Tonight; Friday Cloudy, Warmer
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Evening star., 1939-11-02
0pie Read Dies;
Wrote Best Sellers
OF pre-191O Era
Founder Of 'Arkunsus
Traveller 86, Wos coiner
Of Countless Epiqrums
By the Aasociated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Nov. 2.-Opie Read,
last Of . pioneer American literary
line that included Mark Twain, Eu-
gene Field and James Whitcomb
Riley, died today Of infirmities in
duced by September's extreme heat.
He would have been 81 years old
December "a.
The genial wit, novelist and ra-
contour died in the South Side home
Of Mrs. Belle King, widow OF de-.
voted friend Of yore, where for many
years celebrities and obscure per-
sons fraternized at open-house cele-
brations on Mr.. Reads birthday
anniversaries.
Mr. Read was founder Of the Ar
kansas Traveller, humorous paper:
author of 81 books and coiner Of
epigrams unnumbered, and even in
his advancing years had few peers
rs teller of stories.
Contemporary Of Twain and Field,
Opie Read emphasized sharply the
extent to which the Nations literary
tastes have changed in the last so
years.
Mr.. Reads early novels were best
sellers Of their day. Between 1888
and 1910 Read wrote scores Of books
and short stories, many editions Of
his various works appearing in mod
est paper-back guise at low prices.
Although virtually all his novels
reached large numbers of readers,
none else achieved the popularity
Of THE Jucklins," published In 1895.
Many thousands of copies were sold,
and the demand continued for IS to
20 years.
Inevitably, they became pretty
largely period pieces. The book shop
browser infrequently encounters sur
viving copies on tables and shelves
given over to q new, hard-boiled
type Of writing preferred by the pres
ent generation.
Authorially, Mr.. Reads style was
on the for.l side, sentimentally ro-
mantle as a rule. It often carried q
weight Of melodrama. Women were
viewed mainly through decidedly
chivalrous eyes.
Lacking the permanent literary
qualities Of Mark Twain, Field and
some Of the other humorists, novelists
and poets Of that era, Opie Read
satisfied craving on the part of
much Of the reading public for
escape fiction, spiced with homely
philosophical comments.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
German Soviet Trade
Is Booming Under
Economic Pact
Russiu's Berlin Embassy
Swumped With Rush
Of Business
~ the Associated Press,

Sy the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Nov. "A great whirl
Of activity in the Soviet Russian
trade headquarters today was visible
evidence Of Nazi-C Communist eco
nomic cooperation whereby Ger
many hopes to get raw materials
she needs for the war.
The trade deal with Russia has
brought about a rush Of business
which has overf1own the Russian
Embassy. A separate headquarters
has been established for the ex-
change Of products as Russian
German political and economic OBJ
jectives daily draw closer together.
While the German press was
exhausting adjectives to praise
Soviet Premier-Foreign Commissar
Vyacheslaf Molotof for outlining q
foreign policy in which a strong
Germany was regarded as necessary,
economic cooperation between the
states was being accelerated.
Russian experts were scurrying
about German factories placing vast
orders for machinery and other in
dustrial products. In Russia, mean
while, German buyers were ordering
Russian wheat, lumber and ores.
Little money was involved because
the deal was essentially one of bar
ter arrangements on which German
foreign commerce is based.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Neutrality
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ence that Congress remain in session
both to consider domestic legislation
and be ready to act on international
problems, the Speaker indicated his
belief that the Democratic majori-
ties would put over vote to end
the session.
Such quick conclusion has been
desired by President Roosevelt. Ad-
journment Saturday would mean
members Of Congress could 60 home
for eight weeks, until the regular ses-
sion begins January 3.
: In connection with the early ad-
5ournment plans, House Minority
Leader Martin issued statement
yesterday asserting that in his judg-
ment the people wanted Congress
to remain here to devote itself to
the didicult tasks Of keeping this
country out Of war and improving
our domestic situation"
Should one house vote to adjourn
and the other refuse, the President,
under the Constitution, could termi-
nate the special session himself.
Yesterdays debate saw q parade
Evening star., 1939-11-02
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

Diplomacy has its deep mysteries.
The British government must have
some powerful reasons totally un-
known in high official quarters here,
to believe they can still detach
Russia from the Reich.
The French seem to be more
doubtful about the possibility of
getting Russia into the democratic
fold, but they are compelled to play
with their allies across the Channel.
Both governments are reported
intending to make certain changes
In their diplomatic representation
at Moscow. These changes would
involve the sending of men like
Anthony Eden as British Ambassa-
dor and the former Premier Edou-
ard Herriot as French Ambassador
to the Kremlin.
The test case is expected to occur
before the end Of this month. Ac-
cording to all reports. the Soviet
government is going to press the
Firms hard to make concessions
similar to those made by the other
Baltic states. The Films, with whom
the Swedes and the Norwegians are
associated now in a common plan to
meet aggression with resistance,
are looking toward the United
States for help. But they realize
that for while, at least, that help
can be only platonic. They look to
Britain and France for effective as-
sistance in the event of Russian
aggression and their efforts to OBJ
tain a positive answer from either
Of the allies has failed so far. The
reason given is that neither Paris
nor London believes the U. S. S. r.
will use force to obtain military con-
cessions in Finland and that a pre-
mature announcement that the
Western democracies would stand by
the Scandinavians is more likely to
precipitate than prevent a break.
X
What seems to be worrying the
Helsinki government is the accept
ance by Britain of the fact that those
sections of Poland which used to be
part OF the Russian Empire have
been conceded to the Soviet govern
ment. 1t is true that, in the particu-
lar case of Poland, part of the
country was taken from the Rus
slams after the defeat of the bolshe-
visit armies in 1920. It is possible,
however, the Firms think, that since
Finland was a part of the Russian
Empire until 1918, the allies should
find it natural for Russia to recon-
struct its empire at the expense of all
the smaller states which gained their
freedom after the World War on the
principle of self-determination of
peoples.
AS far as is known no fewer than
16 German submarines have been
sent to the bottom since the out
break Of the hostilities. The loss of
the submarines Is serious, but not
half as bad as the loss Of the crews.
If we accept as true the rumors
from Germany that the Rich navy
yards can produce submarine
within IL months after the keel is
laid, these submarines can be re-
placed without much trouble.
Furthermore, the Germans might
Evening star., 1939-11-02
This Changing World
British Reasons for Thinking Russia
Can Be Wooed From Reich Are Unknown Here

be willing to swap subs for what
have you. But 1t is impossible to
form good submarine crew in less
than two years.
Toward the end of the last war
the German submarine force was as
formidable as ever as far as ships
were concerned. But its efficiency
deteriorated because the command
ers did not have the same enthu-
siasm they had at first. They were
new men conversant with the run
ming Of U-boats, but somewhat un-
willing to take risks which meant
the sacrifice of the lives of the crew.
1t Is for this reason that the Ger
man admiralty decided to risk some
OF the fast and powerful capital ships
as raiders. Admiral Erick Raeder
wants to economic" on the trained
crews Of the submarines and has
decided to enforce the blockade of
the allies by sending out the big
heavy ships.
Reports from Russia indicate that
the Bremen will be ready to 70 to
sea some time before Christmas.
Because Of her speed and the caliber
OF her guns she will be-until
caught-a serious menace to the
allied shipping.
When the Bremen is freed the
Germans will have in the Atlantic
at least four large ships-the two
pocket battleships, the Deutschland
and the Admiral Scheer; the light
cruiser Emden and the auxiliary
cruiser Bremen. All these vessels
have a cruising radius of between
Is and 20 thousand miles and will
threaten Shipping from the South
and North Atlantic.
The British are reported to be
getting ready to meet this menace
by detaching at least two SQUAD
rons of ships to find and destroy
these raiders. They can do it with
out trouble as long as Italy remains
neutral because the submarines and
the light cruisers can take care of
the subs which are infesting now the
Irish Sea and sections of the North
Sea.
Evening star., 1939-11-02

make u ~ phoney . neutral ~ on
one side as Russia u on the other. I"
Asserting that % per cent Of the
American people were opposed to
Adolf Hitler, Representative Sum-
ners, Democrat, Of Texas replied to
contentious Of opponents that Il
would be unneutral to change Ameri-
can laws after the outbreak Of war.
"A nation has the right to do what
ever 1t wants to do With it, domestic
policy" he said, 10 long q 1t does
not fall within the category Of those
things prohibited BY international
law"
Evening star., 1939-11-02

OF more than two dozen speakers 70
the well Of the House to argue for
and against arms embargo repeal.
The session began at II am. and
lasted for more than nine hours.
Representative Vorys, Republican,
OF Ohio, World War aviator whose
modified embargo plan carried BY Il
votes at the last session, told his
colleagues:
IT this Is our war, let's declare war
and 90 in. II it 10 not our war, lets
not back in by taking sides In the
name Of neutrality. Repeal would
Evening star., 1939-11-02

Coffee drinking is to be restricted
IN Sweden, whose people are con-
sldered the greatest coffee con-
sumers in the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-06
EAST MOUNTAIN
 MATCH ON SUNDAY

Bill Egaan, chairman of the tour nament committee at the East Mountain Golf association announc- ed the following lineups which will get the golf season officially under way. tomorrow afternoon with Red- Blue match, scheduled for starting at 1:30 p. m.
 Reds
 J. Strew, s. Kovel, c. Durante, B. Egan, H. Hauk, A. Provost, J. Dunn, R. Kozen, J. Burke, D. MacLean, J. Bacy, w. Hobbie, G. Bergin, J. Mo Intosh, J. Kearney, ST., (capto, G. Mccormack, G. McKenna.
 Blues
 A. Durante, B. Welch, J. Bergin, L. Dorado, E. Olson, D. Connolly, M. Monti, J. Kearney, Jr. (capt0. H. Paradis, T. Masone, D. Ferrari, w. Miller, M. Carosella, T. Dunlap, P. Perazelli, M. Perazelli. J. Hol- leran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-06
END PALS
 DRILL FOR GAME

The North End Pals will drill at Washington Park Saturday at 4 o'clock with Smokey" Palladino di- recting.
 The Pals will have powerful ar- ray of hitters to show against their competition this year with every batter deadly hitter. They will show Bump" Biswiecz, the south paw curve-ball artist, "Ace" Parli- piano another portside bender who is destined for great things. Fred Jacavino, the Pals only right-hand- ed finger who is the most experi- enced and one of the hardest hit- ters on the squad.
 In the inf1eld the Pals will have Jim Moe" Egan at first, Irv Benson, at the keystone sack, is the boy who cuts them down when they try to pilfer bases. At shortstop will be 'Daggler" Rinaldi or Pal" De Lucia; at third will be "Cukes" Petrocine the teams hard-hitter.
 The outfielders who are all experi- enced fly chasers and good hitters are, Steve Senich, Paul Coviello, Steve Harvey and Ossie Cronan. Be- hind the plate will be "Soopy" Egan or Joe Rinaldi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-06
MAY AND MAZZERA
 LEADING EATERS

New York, May 6-(UP}-Meek and mild begin with "M" but pair of players whose names carry four MS" were anything but that in heading the Major league batters, according to statistics released to- day.
 Merrill May, Philadelphia, first of the double M" boys, showed the way in the National league with an average of .447 for 12 games. He was in 18th place last week. He took the lead from Cincinnati's First Baseman, Frank Mccormick, who dropped to fifth place with a mark of .370. Stan Hack, Chica- go Cubs third base guardian, held down third with BIT.
 Mel Mazzera, St. Louis Browns, hadn't even appeared a game when last weeks averages were figured. But he rapped out IT hits in eight games to set the American League pace with an impressive .567. Rookie Jim Wasdell of Washington re- placed Hank Greenberg in second place with .444 while Joe Kuhel of the Chicago White Sox took over third with .439.
 Lou Fette of Boston and Luke Hamlin of Brooklyn were tied for the National League pitching lead, each with three victories in as many starts.
 Tommy Bridges of Detroit and Red Ruffing of the New York Yankees headed the American League pitchers with three victories in three starts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-06
PROFESSIONALS SPOIL FINAL
 INDOOR SHOW
Grady, Blondi No Match for Mays and TurcOtte;
 Craig Beats Mah0ney
BY HUGO HoOKJAB

DL AOUO nOO1AJAD
 A fine card of amateur boxing in- cluding slam-bang knockdown and knockout go between Tom Collins of Waterbury and Billy Towne of Springfield was "snelled up" by a couple of professional presentations that sent crowd of HOO fans out doors in a hurry at the wind-up of the final indoor show of the season at Buckingham hall last night.
 The next program of the Water bury A. c. goes outdoors on May 26, Friday, at Randolph-Clowe sta- dium.
 Last night, punch-drunk vet eran of 12 years campaigning, Irish Tommy Grady of Springfield, was allowed to go into the ring against one of the best professionals in the state, Eddie Mays, of Hartford. Grady wrestled around the ring for three rounds, as Mays, under wraps, tried to make it look good" but it was no go, Grady quitting in the fourth round. Then came Dick Turcotte and Lou Blondi Of Torrington. They spared two min- utes, Turcotte ripped a left into Blondis belly and it was all over. Grady, by the way, is the guy sup- posed to have a bout with Tony Canzoneri lined up for next month. Tony can't be that bad, where he will use win over such opposition as the Springfield punching bag.
 Thriller
 Tom Collins of Waterbury, the black skinned local boy with the roly-boly eyes started swinging against Billy Towne of Springfield at the opening bell, and young Towne was swinging right with him. Towne went down from hard right to the jaw but got up and the slugging started again imme- diately-if not sooner. This time Towne clipped Collins and the col- ored boy went down and was counted out. They have been re- matched for the first outdoor show May 26.
 Charley Bagininski, the Spring field slugger, easily won from Billy Satryb of Rockville, while Lou Leonard of Bristol got over first round knockdown to come back and easily beat Johnny Mokus of Spring field in a slugging bee. Norm Guer- ard of Litchfield had no trouble after the first half round from Ken Rinehardt, who was pounds lighter. Guerard, heavy boy with some natural boxing skill was mak- ing his first showing in a Connec- ticut ring outside of smoker card exhibitions. Charley Backhofen or Rockville outsmarted and out- punched Naugatuck Billy Butkus in an interesting bout.
 Sammy Craig, the north end col- ored boy, who seemed like sacr1- ficial lamb when he was matched with Jerry Red Mahoney of Spring field who held Tommy Ciarlo to 8 draw, fought the smartest fight Of anyone on the card, outpointing Mahoney easily in the first two rounds, though Mahoney had an edge in the third when Craig tired from body punches, but the local lad had quitet enough edge to war rant the decision of Referee Jim Calvin, which he richly earned. It was the best fight on the card aside from the Collins -Towne thriller.
 In the other bouts, Joe Brosseau, 14O, Waterbury, outfought the vet eran Chick Harris, 138, New Britain, and Ray Lessard, 133, Waterbury. and John Battaglia, 133, Hartford, drew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-06
NAUCY NINE MEETS WILEY HERE TODAY

Naugatuck, May - Naugatuck is sending to Waterbury this afternoon one of the strongest teams ever rep- resenting the local high school to meet the Wilby High baseball team.
 The game should be good one for Wilby has a fine record. Naug- atuck is unbeaten and is strong both in the pitching department and in it's batters. So far no team has held Naugatuck to less than seven runs and no team has ben able to score more than five against the Garnet.
 It is expected Frank "Speck" Shea one of the outstanding schoolboy twirlers in the state, will take the mound for the Foleymen.