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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
Ex-DEFENDANT
 WILL TESTIFY
Wm. B. Murray to Defend Kingsley Co. Officers
 in Trial
By JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff Reporter)

Once defendant, now free of charges, William B. Murray of Teaneck, New Jersey, will take the stand next week in the defense of two fellow officers of the George H Kingsley Accounting Go, on trial for conspiracy to defraud the city oi Waterbury.
 The defense of George H. Kingsley of Hackensack, N. J., and John W Meaney of Teaneck, which opened early this week, will continue Tues- day, with Miss Kathleen Barbour on the stand for the third day identifying records from the Kings ley office at New York.
 Attorney Benjamin Slade, counsel for the Kingsley defendants, an- nounced last night that his clients, Kingsley and Meaney, as well as Murray, will be witnesses for the defense.
 In a statement to reporters. at the conclusion of dull day of iden- tifcation of records, the diminutive defense attorney said. We are pre- pared to show next week from the records introduced thus far and others to be introduced, that the tax system installed by Kingsley & Go. resulted in 10 per cent increase per year in the collections on seven millions of dollars assessments--and put Waterbury in the first group of cities for collections"
 The more than 300 papers which Slade has already succeeded in plac- ing in evidence through Miss Bar bour, are only a portion of those available, he said. The papers in- clude time sheets. deposit slips, in- voices and other details to show that the money received from the city was deposited regularly and that work was rendered for the payments.
 As many more exhibits will be in- troduced before Miss Barbour Is dismissed from the stand, Slade said, indicating that the witness will be on the stand all day Tuesday of next week.
 Among the exhibits which Slade introduced yesterday was one which Special Prosecutor Hugh VI. Alcorn contended showed that John w. Meaney was in Waterbury December 21, 1887. Slade dismissed the claim with the statement, You're wrong again."
 During the coming week, the Kingsley defense will be featured by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
MASSUCC| HAS CASE CONTINUED
Alleged BlackmaiIer to Face Court Sept. IS;
 State Asks for It

Over the objections of Defense At torney Joseph Navin, Judge Theo- bald E. Conway in city court today continued until September IS the case of Fibre Massucci, 29, of 50 Catherine avenue, charged with blackmail as a result of an attempt to extort $5,000 from Mayor Frank Hayes. Judge Ernest A. Inglis, pre- siding at the Waterbury conspiracy trial, yesterday warned members of the jury not to read anything in the newspapers about the Massucci case.
 No reference was made at the brief hearing today to reports that Mas succi, in his defense, would seek to involve others in the attempt against the mayor.
 Massucci also faces federal charges grand jury having considered his case at New Haven. Attorney Navin admitted in court this morn ing that three local police officers, including Chief Inspector Joseph P. Stevens. had been summoned to tes- tify before the grand jury in April.
 The continuance was granted at the request of Prosecutor Michael J. Galullo, who said that the state was not prepared to proceed at this time. Attorney Navin contended that his client has been under a cloud since his arrest in December, has been unable to secure employment, and deserves speedy trial.
 MT. Galullo informed the court that the federal grand jury will con- vene again September 19 at New Haven. He would be ready to pro- ceed September IS, he said.
 Attorney Navin said that he didn't know just where the case stood, but had learned that three Waterbury policemen were called by the grand jury February l4, but did not appear then summoned again April 4 and apparently did appear at that time However, he said, federal attorney told him that the case had never been before the grand jury.
 The prosecutor said that he would be handicapped in the case if tried now because of the fact that all the evidence is in the hands of the fed eral authorities.
 Judge Conway said from the bench that Massucci is entitled to speedy trial, and asked Attorney Navin if his client would be willing to waive examination and have the case go before the superior court, since the city court will have no Jurisdiction anyway. Attorney Navin declined to waive examination for his client.
 The continuance was then taken. Massucci was released in custody of his counsel, no bond being set be- cause of the fact that $6,500 has been posted with the U. s. district court to insure the appearance of the ac- cused.
 Massucci was arrested in an elab- crate police trap December 30, after Mayor Hayes had received two notes threatening his life unless he paid $5, ,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
TERMS ROUTED AT
 KENNEDY ESTATE

Hyannisport, Mass, July 8--(UP) The raucous flock of Tern which took possession of the summer home of Joseph P. Kennedy, U, S& ann oassador to Great Britain, had re- treated today to nearby Egg Island
 A barrage of blank cartridge shots fired by conservation Warden Will liam H. Warehouse late yesterday scared the seagull-like birds away. Warehouse had been summoned after former Mayor John F. Fitz- gerald of Boston, Kennedy's father- in-law, complained that the birds were vicious and threatened women and children.
 Not until last night did Fitzger- aid learn the reason for the Terms resentment at attempts to drive them away. Ornithologists inform cd him that it was the birds mat ing season.
 Far be it from me to interfere, if that's the reason" Fitzgerald said. Indeed. I'll try to be CO., operative if they return"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
EDISON LOOMS AS
 NEW NAVY CHIEF
Assistant Secretary Seen in Line to Succeed Late
 Claude Swanson

Washington, July 8-(UP)-As- sistant Secretary of the Navy Charles E. Edison was considered today likely choice to succeed the late Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson.
 Edison, energetic and able son of the famous inventor, automatically became acting secretary Friday when Swanson died at Virginia mountain camp. During Swanson's long illness, Edison has directed the affairs of the department and was mentioned frequently in recent months as the probable successor to Swanson had Swanson resigned
 Edison himself has been i'll, but friends reported that he had re- covered. He has been back at work since early in June.
 Other names mentioned in spec ulation for the post included Gov Lloyd Stark of Missouri and Ad- miral William D. Leahy, retiring chief of naval operations.
 Stark, however, has announced that he will finish his term as gov- ernor, ending in 194l, but has in- dicated that he might run for the senate against Sen. Harry $. Tru- man, D., Mo, next year. Stark IS a friend of President Roosevelt and has visited him here and at Hyde Park recently.
 There were two arguments against Leahy. The secretary's post Is con- sidered a civilian position and Leahy recently was appointed and con- firmed by the senate to be gover- nor of Puerto Rico when his res- ignation becomes effective.
 Precedent favored Edison. It was recalled that the president pro- noted Secretary of War Harry II Woodring from the assistantship upon the death Of the former Sec retary George H. Dern.
 Meanwhile, government officials completed arrangements for a state funeral for Swanson Monday. The ceremonies will be held in the sen- ate chamber where Swanson rep. resented Virginia for more than 20 years. President Roosevelt. cabinet members and other high government ofiicials, will attend.
 Burial will be at Richmond. Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
More Strikes Scheduled for Next Week; Reports
 Due Today HARRINGTON CAN'T RESTORE WAGE LEVEL Sen. Murray, Montana, to Propose Amendment;
 Opinion Asked
BY MACK JOHNSON United Press Staff Correspondent

(United Press starr CorrespOnueHt)
 Washington, July 8.-UP) - Pressure by the American Federation of Labor, the Con- gress of Industrial Organiza- tions and the Workers Ali ance against 130-hour month for relief workers may result in congressional moves to revise the relief bill passed only last week, it was indi- cated today.
 At least one senator was ready to introduce amendments eliminating the new security wage.
 Substitution of the security wage for the former prevailing wage pre- cipitated strikes in major cities. Works Projects Administration Construction projects employing an estimated l50,000 workers have been affected.
 More Strikes Due
 More strikes were scheduled TOT next week when the WPA resumes normal work. For most WPA work CTS Saturday Is a holiday.
 WPA Commissioner r. c. Harring- ton will receive telegraphic reports today from state administrators ill an effort to determine the extent of the strikes. He said the protest movement was spreading but not rapidly.
 He told protesting labor union leaders that he was powerleSs to re- store the prevailing wage system, pointing out that Congress alone has authority to change the new system which makes 130 hours A month mandatory for all WPA workers.
 Sen. James E. Murray, D., Mont, announced that he would propose an amendment to the relief bill to restore the former working hours. The new system in many cases dou- bled the working hours of skilled construction workers for the same pay. Drafters of the relief bill in the House said there was mot 2 chance" of getting Congress to ie- consider relief.
 Harrington Firm
 Despite protests of leaders of ths AFL CIO and Workers Alliance Harrington stood firm on his deci' sion to drop workers who do not re- turn to work within five days.
 In New York. WPA Administrator Brehon T. Somervell sought all opinion whether striking relief workers could be arrested under 2 section Of the new relief act which makes 1t a felony to deprive any WPA worker of his job "by fraud. force, threat. intimidation or boy
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
Seven High Army Officers Hear Case Against
 Julian BesteirO
SURRENDERED MADRID
 TO NATIONALISTS
Prosecutor Stresses Point Marxian' Being Tried
 By Court
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Staff Correspondent

Madrid, July 8. - (UP) - Julian Besteiro, Republican leader, who surrendered Ma drid to the Nationalists at the end of the Civil War, was put on trial for his life today be- fore a court martial of seven high army officers for op- posing the National regime. The court clerk read a long list of alleged anti-Nationalist ac- tions, including "socialistic activi- ties".
 Basteiro was taken to the Palais of Justice from the clinic where he had been held, to face his judges on their raised platform at one side of the small courtroom.
 The charges against him were read by clerk and the prosecution began to outline its case.
 Seven-Man Court
 Special police precautions were taken as the court assembled in the Palace of Justice. Five hundred people were sufficient to crowd the little hearing room. The judges in- cluded three generals and two lieu tenant colonels, as the regular court; presiding general, and Q lieutenant colonel as judge extra ordinary, with the right to question Besteiro and, as a legal expert, to correct any Irregularities in the case.
 The seven-man court meant that Bestiero was getting a trial as If he were an army general. Normally the entire court consists of five officers.
 Bestiero chose Lieut.. Julio Arenillas as his attorney. The pros- ecution was conducted by Lieut.. Col. Juan Acedo. Both officers are ex- perienced court martial counsel.
 Held Many Honors
 Sixty-nine-year old Bestiero, leader of a moderate section of the Spanish Socialists Workers Party a former president of Parliament, and representative of the Repub- lican government at the coronation of King George of Great Britain, came back to Madrid when the Republican cause was collapsing. For a large part of the war he had handled Madrid's food supply and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
HERO MOTHER
 DIES OF BURNS

Woonsocket. R. l.. July 8-(UP)-- A hero mother had joined in death today the daughter she tried vainly to save from flames.
 Mrs. Blanche E. Couroyer died last night Of burns suffered when the attempted futilely to extinguish the flaming clothing of her daugh' ter Jeannettc. i6. Thursday. Jean. nette's dress caught fire when gaso' line with which she was cleaning a bed ignlted as she struck match Jeannette died instantly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
KILLED BY TRAIN

Mantle. Conn, July 8. (UPl -- James E. Cotter. 65. former Water lord registrar of voters, was killed instantly late yesterday when he wgs struck by New Haven" Road train in front of the local railroad sta- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Farmers Plan Big
Reforesting Work
Up In Allegheny

College Station. Raleigh, Aug. "a.
T. D. Carson and C. r. Grouse, two
Allegheny county farmers, were the
first in the State to order forest
seedlings for 1939-4O paintings to
reclaim idle land, it was announced
today by R. W. .Graeber, forester of
the State College Extension Service
Carson applied for $4,000 and Grouse
for 4,00G white pine seedlings
through r. E. Black, Allegheny
county farm agent, of Sparta.
Graeber announced recently that
forest seedlings will be available to
farmers at a nominal cost from the
two forest nurseries of the. North
Carolina Department of Conserva-
ton and Development at Clayton
near Raleigh and in Henderson
county. Orders may. be placed
through county agents or directly
with the Extension forester at State
College. s.s,-,i...4,. t.;.n..s;, .A,.e..
The two Allegheny farmers expect
to reclaim 40 acres Of land with
white pines. The seedlings will be
shipped from. Hendersonville nurs-
cry. where 35O,OOO white pines are
available for planting in the Upper
Piedmont and Mountain sections.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Suit Takes Crack
At Lending Bodies
OF the Government
Daily Dispatch, Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, Aug. 24.-Leave it to
Washington's Hallett S. (Hot Shot)
|. Ward to supply plenty of color to
anything in which he engages; and
to put in no uncertain, if complete
ly vivid, language just what he
thinks about anything.
An example is his brief in the case
of The Vestry and Legal Trustees of
the Property Of St. Peters Protestant
Episcopal Church of Washington, N.
NJ, comprising T. Harvey Myers,
senior warden, and j. D. Grimes,
Junior warden, and ten others, versus
G. c. Duke. The case will come up
for oral argument before the Su-
preme Court next week.
Plaintiff vestrymen claim defend
ant agreed to buy land from them
and pay $1,000 therefor. Defendant
contends the plaintiffs cannot convey
fee simple title because they have
not complied with a condition of an
old will that certain graves "be kept
sacred"
Hot Shot, says the defendant is
seeing ghosts and lambasts a ten
dency Gin the government loaning
and guaranteeing agencies to find
objections to titles that do not exist.
Dukes brief sets something of
record for brevity, the "argument''
taking up hardly more room than
title of the cause
eve submit that sale of the land
for commercial purposes to within
seven feet of the graveyard is not
keeping the grave yard sacred with
in the intent of the will of Thomas A.
McNair, Sr." That about covers the
entire argument.
''The defendants objection to this
title would be characterized as cap
tious, except for what appears to be
tendency in the government loan
ing and guaranteeing agencies to find
objections to titles which do not
exist" replies the Ward brief. "He
expects to apply to F. H. A. for as
sistance and he seems to us to see
ghosts.
The title is Gin all respects set
tied SO completely that the court
ought not to be bothered with it
again..
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
State College
Planning For
Biggest Year

Raleigh, Aug. 24.-State College
,.;U begin its 1939-4O term next
,nnnth under usually auspicious cir
cumstanceS. :,
Thjs without reference to football
oooch Doc" Newton, who would
nyobably sing a mean version of the
rpigskin Blues, to Sports Publist
Wade Ison. who would likely chime
n with a good second to Docs
lead.
But on the really serious side of
the campus. things are all lined up
for State Colleges greatest year.
There are S1.600,000 worth of new
nuildings on the campus, and every
thing points to a record enrolment
which will go to the 2,300 mark for
the very first time in history.
All of which puts State proxies,
students and alumni in fine frame
Of mind Tor the 50th birthday Of the
Institution. October 3.
Included in the new building pro-
cram which began almost exactly a
wear ago are five modern dormitOries
designed to fill a long-felt need for
more campus living quarters for STU
dents Rooms for $50 additional stu
dents were provided in the new dor
mtories. which now are being rapid
" completed They bring to an even
dozen the dOrmitOries on the rapid
ly-eXpanding campus.
Dormitory Superintendent T. T.
Wellons reported today that student
applications have filled rooms in all
the dormitories, old and new, and
that waiting list is being set up to
replace assigned students who do not
perfect their applications by the time
classes begin on September IA. Some
of the early applicants are expected
to change to private homes, great
many of which offer rooms to stu
dents.
In view of this, Mr.. WellOns is
emphatcally confident that State
College will be able to take care of
all students looking for quarters.
Registrar w. L. Mayer reports that
the advance registration Of proSpec-
tive freshmen and transfer students
from other institutions continues far
above figures for the corresponding
days of last year, when total regis
tration eventually went up to 2,155.
Comparison Of this figure with the
first student body is interesting.
When State College opened its doors
on October 3, 1889, there were just
about 40 students. Colonel Alexander
@. Holladay, the first president, had
a faculty of eight members. The COL
lege consisted Of one building, now
the administration building and call
ed Holladay Hall.
Today State College has 80 mod
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
N c. State Opens Sept: 8
With Many Neu0 Buildings

the formal celebration of State col
leges's 5Oth anniversary October 3
An attractive program is being
planned to commemorate the open
ing Of the college on October 3
1889, with 4O-odd students and
eight faculty members in a single
building.
Registrar Mayer said the last day
on which late-comers may registrar
for fall term will be Saturday
September %. The winter term will
begin January 2.
Five new dormitories will be
placed in use when the fall term
begins next month, affording living
quarters for about 800 additional
students on the campus. Practically
all the rooms have been engaged in
the II dormitories now provided by
the college.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24

ern buildings and a. plant valued al
.$7,OOO,OOO. There are. nearly ESQ
qualified educators on the colleges
faculty.
Colonel J. w. Harrelson, dean OF
administration, now is drawing plans
for the 5Oth anniversary celebration.
A 3OO-word history of the college
written by DR.. D. A. Lockmiller, is
due from the presses, and a 5O-page
anniversary edition of the Technician
campus newspaper, is being prepar-
ed
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24

.,oieh. Aug. 24.-With $1'6OO'OOO
h',lN = new buildings dotting the
"o'" North Carolina State COL
''l'p viii open the l9s9-4O term
leSe .,r,ner $ with the registration
Sep'e'.IpY .paen and classwork will be-
slp rransier students vii will ,ot',gn; register =
September o"d %l re- 2egsfer 1ne 'ssg5ang septe%
llpp'i Registrar w. l.. Mayer an
n0I'''t 'rtecord-breaking enrolment eX-
= 1,ot 10 reach 1900 is indicated
pe''edd .dvance applications, and ad-
py p:y;ni'tration ' officials anticipate the
nl,pi9'. nlna year to be the most sue
'o.''f7 o.~iiiI in the history of the fast
siPT Hiohspot of the fall term will be
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24

years on the faculty of the Montana
School of Mines at Butte, has ar
rived to join the faculty of the De-
partment of Ceramic Engineering.
ClassWork at State College, which
is anticipating a record-breaking
enrolment Of 1900 students, will
begin Thursday, September IA.
Freshmen will register Friday, Sept.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
HENDERSON, IN e. DAILY DISPATCH THURSDAY AUGUST 24 1889

engineering.
Joe T. Massey, State College grad
uate who taught last year at Glenn
son, will return to State College as
instructor in engineering mechanics.
Massey's home is in Raleigh. He
graduated from State College in
1898.
DR.. Wurth Kreigel, for several
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24

tratlOn.
DR.. Maurice Strickland of New
York University will succeed DR.. E..
B. McNatt as assistant professor of
economics. DR.. McNatt will join the
faculty of the University of Illinois.
William Allen Balm, who is leaving
commercial work, has been appoint-
ed assistant professor of chemical
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24

l8, and launch Immediately into an
orientation program that viii con-
tinue until classes begin. Transfer
students from other colleges will
register Sept. HIP, and upper class
men will register Wednesday, Sept.
|13. .,N
State College will observe its '50th
anniversary on Oct. 8.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
SEVERAL ADDED TO.
N. C. STATE FACULTY

Raleigh, Aug. 24.-Several addi-
tions to the faculty of North Caro-
lima State College for the 1939-4O
term were announced today by Col.
John w. HARRISON, dean of admins
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-23

longs to the North. It is time he comes home to his kingdom on a high hill-beyond the sunset"
 Eric bowed to his father, and said, "Sfre, I am ready to go when this fairest of all companions comes with me" He meant Leezen.
 Now the Queen of Fairies New toiEric,s shouldersto say, Eric you are free now. Leezen when she wakes, at midnight will no longer be a doll, but one of your northern spirits. She must ride tonight with Santa, and She must ride every night for the three winter months, blowing around roof tops to re- mind people of their lost friends. But when the first March breeze comes up behind the sun she will fly to you, and stay. there each year until the shows fall"
 Erie looked pleased, and then solemn.s He said, And what of me those three months?"
 Midnight
 'sThat can take care of," said Lightning. In the winter nights l light up the northern skies with a softsyellow and pink and green glow. People call it the Northern lights. You shall ride with them, and some nights you shall streak the skies with color while Leezen rides at your. side, chanting her song"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-23
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eAs you say" said Eric. So he stepped to Leezen's chair, kissed one of her long curls and whis- pered, T shall wait" Then he was gone with his father in a great, blinding flash of light.
 Santa chuckled at all the solemn faces around him. Come" he shouted. That high-spirited lad has his wish. Now" and his voice was drowned by the clock strik- ing midnight. HOff," he shouted. ''Time to decorate all the Christ mas trees" He ran to his sleigh.
 The King and Queen of Vest phalia hurried to another sleigh that had been set out for them. Just then Leezen woke, rose from her chair like breeze and fioated to Santa's side. Tonight we take our first ride together" she said, and rose and fell softly through the air like leaf carried on the wind
 So they were off. Mrs. Santa stood in the doorway and waved her hand as Santa's sleigh and the sleigh of the King of Westphalia rose of the ground into the clouds. Merry Christmas" she cried.
 And Merry christmss 10 sIl of
 YOU.