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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
AIR FORTRESS OF
 ARMY GOT THERE
4,4O0 Mile Mercy Flight to Chile With Supplies
 Is Success

Langley Field, Va, Feb. 6-(UP) -The army's super-flying fortress, largest bombing plane in the world, completed 0 4.400 mile mercy flight to Santiago, Chile, today, carrying Q ton and Q half of medical supplies for victims of Chile's disastrous earthquake.
 The big ship, which left Langley field Saturday morning, landed at Santiago at 8:5i e, rn,, EST. today, 50 hours and 10 minutes after it's takeoff. The flight was made in three stages, with landings at Colon, 0. c., and Lima, Peru.
 The plane left Lima 10 p. lia., EST, last night and several hours later reported that "all is we'll"
 The flight, according to officials here, has been uneventful.
 The four-motored Boeing, al- though engaged in e mission of mercy, also is stimulating war time conditions. Announcement of the flight was withheld until l2 hours before the take-oif to test the army's efficiency in preparing quickly for e major flight.
 Maj. N. M. Stewart, eommunica- tons chief at Langley Field, said the Bliss li-man crew. headed by Maj. 0. V. Haynes, would rest i2 to l4 hours before starting the re- turn trip.
 The homeward flight, he said, would be accomplished with least possible delay' but without "undue rush."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
FORMER TAMMANY
 CHIEFS IN COURT
James J. Hines Is Facing John F. Curry Who Is
 Accusing Him

New York, Feb. 6. (UP)-Two men who side-by-side once ruled Tam. many Hall face each other ag enc. mics today as the state continues It's case against one Of them--James J. Hines, accused Of having been the political fixer for tho Dutch Schultz policy racket.
 Pacing Hines from the witness chair after his second trial recon- vened after c weekend recess will Do John '. Curry, who, during tho hey-day Of the Schultz policy mob, was high chieftain of Tammany. If, as is expected. he repeats his testi- mony of the first trial, he will say that his title was scarcely more than the Indian bonnet that went with it; that the aii powerful individual Of tho political organization was Hines.
 With that power. tho venerable Curry testified at the first trial, Hines managed to accomplish the following things, allegedly for the Schultz hoodluns in return for c cut iii the sWag:
 (i) Backed William Q. Dodge for District Attorney, man whom, according to District Attorney Thomas D. Dewey, Hines once re. ferred to as that stupid, respect- able' vassai--"my man." (2) Dic- tated to police commissioners and ordered tho dismissal of policemen who dispieased him or his asso- ciates. (3) Used him (Curry) as c clearing house" for delivering coin- inands to high police officials. co Had policemen denoted who ars rested or caused the arrest Of Schultz nienials in raids on liar. lem policy banks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
HER INTUITION
 HAS COME TRUE

Woonsocket, R. T., Feb. 6.-tuP). :. Mrs. Mathieu Barrow, 67, found dead Saturday, had q premonition that she would Dc killed.
 When she left Newton, Mass, c year ago to accompany her husband, Q textile worker, to Woonsocket, she told Q niece. Mrs. John ]. oil- more of Newtoni
 "I'il never come back. I'll be kill. cd"
 A Woonsoeket neighbor told po- lice that Mrs. Barron had said only three days before her death:
 T will be found dead in the green chair in which am now sitting"
 It was in the green chair that her body was found when neighbors responded to cry from her hus- band. Her head was crushed.
 Police, holding the husband for questioning, said he was unable to give e coherent story Of the tragedy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Three Boys Hit By
 Skidding Automobile
Reckless Driving Charge Filed Against Driver-Trio Escape Serious Injury in Hamilton Ave. Mishap
A sk,ddinp automobile climbed a in Prospect.

A skidding automobile climbed Q sidewalk on Hamilton avenue yes- terday morning and struck three boys but the lads, though driven ahead a considerable distance, managed to escape serious injury. The driver of the car, Michael Cop. pola, 43, of i9l John street, New Haven, was arrested on charges Of reckless driving and operating an automobile with defective brakes.
 The accident was one of several in the city yesterday as highways were covered with icy patches and many streets were dangerously slippery.
 Carried On Fender
 Eous Pelosi, i6, of 73 Dougherty street, was struck by the left front wheel of the car and hurled against e hedge. Adam Tartaglia, l3, of 40e Hamilton avenue, was thrown across the hedge and to 0 bank, Eomenic Tartaglia, l6, Of 466 Hamil- ton avenue, was carried along on the cars fender. then thrown free. The boys were treated at the Water bury hospital.
 The accident occurred in front of the Tartgaglia home, where the boys were standing reading some comic sheets. Coppolas car narrow ly escaped hitting a parked auto mobile.
 Anthony Porcaro, 20, of s4 Ander- son avenue, was arrested on c reck- less driving charge after an acci- dent on Congress avenue, near James street, yesterday afternoon. Poraco's car struck an automobile driven by Prank Moore. Jr., 10. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
 Car Skids
 Frank Valente. 24, of 6l7 Colum- bus avenue, New Haven, and dae. tana DiLauro. 27, of 4e7 Columbus avenue. New Haven, were treated at st. Mary's hospital last night for lacerations suffered when their car skidded and struck Q pole on the Waterbury-New Haven highway,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
By ELMER c. wALzER United Press Financial Edltor)

New York, Feb. 6-CuP)--Ar- rangements for the sale of Tennes- see Electric Power company to the Tennessee Valley Authority over the week end brought a strong ac- tive market for utility shares today and bolstered the entire stock list. Bonds moved up under lead Of utility issues. Cotton futures opened 1 to 3 points higher.
 Utility shares appeared in large blocks. Commonwealth SS Southern, parent company of Tennessee Elec- trio Power, opened 26000 shares at 2, up l-s and equal to the years high.
 United Corporation opened 5000 shares at 3 l-2 up i-S; North American, 4,000 at 25 7-S up l; Pulp lie Service of New Jersey 2,500 at S6 l-S up 3-4, and Consolidated Edi- son 4,000 at 34 l-8 up 7-8.
 American Telephone opened at l57 Ia, up 1. Shares of companies that would profit from a utility ex- pansion move advanced. Electrical equipments were strong, General
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

The statute does not authorize in- spection Of the duplicate returns by the public.
 Inspection of returns is governed by subdivision Ca of section bB, which provides, h effect, that h. come returns made under tho Rev. enue Act Of lD38 shall be open to public inspection only to the extent expressly provided by law or as au- thorized in regulations approved by the president, and this provision is similar to the provisions Of preed- Ing revenue acts. Under existing law and tho regulations approved by the president, income returns are not open to inspection by tho gen- eral public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
News Oddities
WOMAN IDENTIFIED

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. e.-tUp).- A woman amnesia victim who wan. dered Into police headquarters say. ing she was lost and didn't know her name was identified by "ela- tiyes today as Mrs. Dorothy Mahan Perkins. 2i, Holliston. Mass. The woman failed to recognize her hus- band. She disappeared from her 1foliiston home Nov. 20. Municipal hospital authorities said Mrs. Per- kins would remain here for c time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
CONN. TEXTILE
 UNIONS STAND

Rockville, Conn, Feb. 0--(Up)-- Connecticut's textile unions will not desert the Congress for Industrial Organization to go back into the American Federation of Labor, James 3. Dick, former state represen- tative and union leader, said today. Dick said the two score locals in the state affiiiated with tho Textile Workers Organizing Committee will not follow Francis J. German, presi- dent of the union, lii his return to the federation. "As matters stand" Dick said, "our men don't want to follow German anywhere"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Only Beer!

James Yanowlcx, 66, of 10b Draher avenue, charged with vio- lation of the state liquor laws, re- ceived . continuance to Friday when arraigncd before Judge Ed- ward Mascolo in city court today.
 Yanowicx was arrested Saturday by Lleutenants Patrick Moyian and Patrick Hobart of the vice Squad. The officers claimed that Yanowicx, though his permit for . restaurant at ii South Leonard street, allows only the sale of beer. was keeping whiskey with Intent to sell.
 The officers confiseated several bottles of liqtSr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Compensation Agreements

Tho following agreements in which compensation will bc paid weekly during tho period of total disability were flied today and ep. proved at the office of the com. pcnsatIon commissioner
 Chase Brass & Copper Co. and !. James, 7b Hill street, strained back, sis.3O beginning January Il.
 Chase Brass & Copper Go. and J, Petrussl, Riverside street. Oak. vile, Si3DD beginning January 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
On Docket

Four criminal matters are scheduled to be placed before Q common pleas court jury tomor- row by Prosecutor William J. Lar- kin, Jr.
 The four matters are: Angelo Mastrianni, charged with non- support: Sebastian Bellea, charged with violation of the weekly wage act; Albert Pralakas, charged with evading responsibility and Joseph Krause, intoxication and breach of the peace. All have pleaded not guilty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Safety Program

Cfiicer James Little was sched. uled to speak over Station WATR at 4:25 this afternoon in another of the police departments safety programs. The series is presented in cooperation with the station and the state department of motor vehicles.
 ofiicer Little Is the statistician for the local trafiic accident pre- vention bureau. The aim of the series is to lower the number of local accidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Driver Held

Joseph A. Soucy, of 3i Eastwood avenue, will be arTaigned in town court at Woodbury tomorrow night on c charge of violating the mos tor vehicle laws. The charge Is the result of on accident Saturday af- ternoon on the Woodbury-Water. bury highway.
 John o. Ernst, of Waterford, suf- fered lacerations of the face when his car was struck by the machine driven by soucy. Ernest was treat- cd ct Waterbury hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Citation

Waterbury Chapter, Alnerlcal Red Gross, has again received special recognition from National headquarters for distinguished achievement In the annual roll call for 1889.
 The rol call was conducted under the chairmanShip of Frank J. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. This is the third successive year the local chapter has received the distinguished service certificate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
500 WERE KILLED

Chungking, Cn,lia, Feb. 0--(UP) --The Chinese press reported today that upwards Of 500 persons were Killed in c Japanese aerial b0mbard- mont of Wanhsien in easern szec- huan province.
 lncendiary bombs destroyed the propertics of two American Tung oil firms, the Q. E. Won dehr Go. and the ". c. Smith Go, the dispatches said. It also was reported that the French Catholic church was hit by asl incendiary bomb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
CIANO LITIGATION
 RESUMES TODAY

Trial Of the tiS,000 superior court litigation Of Antonio Ciano against the Cities Service oil Company will Do continued tomorrow before Judge Frank ?. Mcgvoy and 6 jury. The trial started last week, with the pIaEitif as administrator Of the es- late Of his son, Armand, who was killed in c gasoline station blast . year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Seriously III

Still seriously i'll ct St. Mary's hospital today was John Jackie" Lawlor, of Woleott street, son of Private John Lawior Of the Wa terbury fire department.
 The boy, q pupil at Leavenworth high school, was operated on for appendicitis Jan. 27 and pneu- monia later developed. Several firemen have offered their blood if transfusions are deemed neces- sary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Conplaintsl

Toy patches on roadways and slippery sidewalks resulted In . dclugc of telephoned complaints to the police department Sergt. Joseph Bagley, desk officer, re. ported that scores of complaints were made this morning and carly this afternoon.
 A number Of street in resi-. dental sections were reported dangerously slippery, with an accumulation of snow and leo from last weeks storms. Even main streets were slippery at many points, with melting fec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

m PfoSptCI.
 A station wagon driven by Edgar ton Hyde, of Albany, N. T., skidded at West Main and Willow streets last night and hit a car driven by Leo Drescher, of 34 Edgewood ave- nue. The car driven by Hyde is owned by the Yale Outing club, Of Saybrook college, Yale university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Strong, Active Market
 Opens Weeks s Business
Plans for Stale of Tennessee Power Co. to I. V. A.
 Bolstered Up All Issues on Exchange

Electric opening $500 shares at 4i 3-4, up l-2, and Westinghouse Electric at ii2, up 1 i-4: U. s. Steel opened 5000 shares at 60 7-8 up S-4. Chrysler gained 1 l-4 to 76 S-8 on 1000 shares. Rails were firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
SPOTLIGHTYNG - Brass City News

and snow frceslng rapidly and spreading . dangerous glaze.
 Patrolmen were instructed to warn householders and business men to keep their sidewalks clear and sanded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
SENATE REJECTS JUDGE

Washington, Tcb. c - tuPJ - The senate today rejected President RooseycIts nomination of Floyd H. Roberts to be . federal judge for the western district of Virginia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
RETIRED REPoRTER DIES

New Haven, Conn. Feb. e--(UP) David E. Adams, ai, retired Vet erGfi reporter for tho New Haven Register, died Of pneumonia over the weekend. He was retired for the past eight years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
100 MEN AND A WOMAN

Fay Helms current screen role has placed her in an unusual posi- ton. She Is tke only woman, in c cast of more than a hundred, in tho screen first four-reeler, "rhey All Come Out"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

Thousands Of Russian girls are being trained as sharpshooteFs for air defense.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Beavers Help u. S.
In Flood Control

WALSENBURG, COLO.-The fed
eral government is depending on a
band of 200 beavers to aid in a type
of flood control work in western
Huerfano county it hopes eventually
to establish on a nationwide scale.
While the agencies supporting the
program are seeking additional
funds to continue the work, the ami
mails will be at work quietly, Game
Warden H. G. Bayne said.
He explained that the animals are
taken to points along the headwa-
ters Of the Huerfano and Cuchara
rivers.
They aid in checking flash floods
which sweep away valuable SOIL"
Bayne continued. when their dams
eventually fill with silt. the beavers
move down stream. where they con-
tinue their constructive work in a
new cycle.
In five years the use of beavers
viii provide a self-supporting means
of food control. erosion and con-
servation in this region" he said.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
SHIPPING TAYLOR
MACHINERY

Several articles of the machinery
of the Taylor shops are ching ship
ped, and the main feature, the Lit
tie Diamond Cultivator plant, is
only awaiting the signature Of the
purchaser from Raritan, N. j., to
go likewise. An effort was made
at the last to save it but it was
hedged about with too many con-
ficting interests with the claims at
issue, to make it a satisfactory re-
suit as between debtor and cred
itor. A good deal could be said on
the slowness of our men of means
to move, and more on the loss that
the town will sustain, but let US
hope that when the deck is cleared
something quite as feasible (for
there are other possibilities not yet
come to the surface) will be de-
veloped and taken hold of in the
same place by our citizens with
that nerve that should characterize
a town of life and energy.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
DUCK SEASON
HUNT STARTS
Season Opened on Sunday But
Sabbath Delayed Gunners
Can Shoot Next Day
FEW RULE CHANGES

Delaware's annual duck hunting
season opened Sunday, but because
of the Sabbath the initial cunning
was generally postponed until
Monday. The season will run for
As days, closing December 5. In
Maryland and Virginia, states that
attract many Delaware hunters,
the season will start November Is
and close December 29. Only a
few minor changes have been made
in the rules in this state for the
duck shooting No more than two
days bag limit of ducks and geese
may be transported out of the
state in any calendar week. The
daily bag limit for ducks is ten and
the possession limit 20. When the
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
CHURCH WEDDING AT
GREENSBORO. MD.

William Fulton, agent of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
timore railroad, at Greensborough
and Miss Ida Shippers, daughter
Of Hugh B. Shippers of Greensbor-
ough, were married on Wednesday,
at the church of the Holy Trinity,
the Rev. B. Adkins officiating. The
church decorations consisted of
floral arches and bell of rose
buds. Mr.. Grieves of Baltimore
gave the bride away and Emory S.
Turpin, prominent druggist was
the best man. Walter Grieves, AL
exander Hardcastle, Fred P. Roe,
Dr. Fred Malone, Mr.. Fulton, broth
er of the groom, and j. D. Plum
mer were ushers. There were four
maids of honor, all of whom were
misses 10 years of age and who
were dressed in white tarlatin. A
great many presents were tender
ed the happy couple. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fulton left on the afternoon train
for a tour of the Western States.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
French Meat Production
May Eliminate Imports

PARIS.-France's own meat pro-
duction, coupled with that of her
colonies, is developing so rapidly
that imports soon will be eliminated
and there will be a French surplus
available for export, according to an
analysis of the market published by
"Journee Industrielle.
Imports of Argentine frozen meat
and other foreign products have de-
creased rapidly in recent years, al
most to the point of disappearance,
this paper points out, while the pro-
duction of Frances North African
colonies has risen to the extent that
it represents one-ffth of the nation S
consumption.
Actual imports Of mutton, for ex-
ample, fell from 20 per cent of the
total consumption in 1881 to 4 per
cent in 1888. Frozen meat from
South America" "Journee Industri-
ellie" adds, (which held an irnpor-
tant place in the market is today
disappearing, and being supplanted
by Moroccan and Tunisian mutton,
the shipment 81 which, non-existent
six years ago, has developed con-
siderably.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

daily limit includes canvasback,
redhead, bufflehead or ruddy ducks,
not more than three Of any one or
more than three in the aggregate
of these breeds may be taken. Pos
session of these ducks is limited to
not more than six of any one kind
or six in the aggregate.
The daily bag limit for brants
and geese is four in the aggregate
and the possession limit eight. A
daily bag of 25 coots is allowed
Sportsmen are forbidden to take
waterfowl by means of live bait OF
use live duck and geese decoys, but
may kill the birds with bow and
arrow. The use of bow and arrow
is permitted because of the inter
est in archery.
The hours for hunting waterfowl
and coots this year will be from Z
a. m. to p. m. Ducks are said 20
be plentiful in several of the Della
ware Bay tributary waters.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
SURPRISED AT

.J.B. MIFFLIN'S TURNIP PATCH
The members of the Hose Com
pany who frequent the club room
on Sundays or at least some OF
them were seduced by ]. B. Mif-
fins fine patch of turnips into
raiding it on Sunday evening for a
good mess of turnips. They start
ed out with this intent looming up
in their bosoms and very hungry
for something green, but others of
the company seeing chance for a
little fun, slipped around another
way. The turnip hunters We're al
lowed to get ovel n the patch and
proceed to feel among the leaves
for the covevted prize, when bang!
went a gun that roared in their
ears like a cannon, followed by an
other flash and file in quick sue
cession. Running to a fire wasn't
anything like the speed with which
they vacated that lot with marry"
a turnip as trophy Of the even
ing's prowl, nor will it ever be
known how many flesh wounds
were received in their scramble
through that barbed wre fence.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
GUARD is
FOR YOUNG MEN
Offers High School Grads An
Opportunity For Fine
Training
19STH COAST ARTILLERY

Col. George ]. Schulz, of Hartly,
regimental commander, 198th
Coast Artillery, said the regiment
is particularly anxious to secure
young high school graduates. He
pointed out there were unlimited
opportunities for youths to become
familiar with electrical equipment
through the installation and oper-
alton of field telephones and the
telephone system, and other cleo
trical equipment. He pointde out
also the Delaware National Guard
has 260 trucks and geo truck driv-
ers and an equal number of relief
drivers are needed. Steady pro
gress is being made by the 198th
Coast Artillery, A, and the 261st
Coast Artillery, H. D., Delaware
National Guard in its recruiting
campaign to secure 600 additional
men for the organization. Single
men, 1S to AS years of age of
sound physical condition are sought
for training in military activity
Lieutenant Colonel S. B. Irwin
Duncan, regimental executive offic-
er; Captains w A. F. Pyle, regi-
mental plans and training officer,
and James ]. Ashton of Service
Battery, all 198th Coast Artillery,
are in charge the educational pro
gram of the anti-aircraft regiment
under direction of Col George j.
Schulz.
Additional demonstrations of
equipment of the regiment, rated
as one of the best anti-aircraft
Coast Artillery in the country,
army and national guard included,
will be given later at various parts
of the state Details of the pro-
gram will be announced later
The Delaware National Guard
offers opportunity for young men
of the state to participate in the
national defense program in Del
aware military organization. It
also presents a means whereby
young men may learn how to han
die the highly developed, technical
military mechanical and electrical
equipment one night week with
out cost to himself.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Z. s. NAVY RECRUITING
Young Men Entering Now Are At
forded Better Opportunity

The quota for first enlistmentS in
the Navy from Delaware has been
increased to such an extent that
men who now apply for enlistment
and are found qualified are enlist
ed within 2 or weeks of the date
they apply. Prior to the present
Naval expansion program appli-
cants had to wait from 6 months
to one year to complete their en-
listment. Ex-Navy men who have
been out Of the service less than 8
years are re-enlisted with their old
rating if found qualified, regardless
of age. Those out over 8 years
are enlisted as Seaman first class
or Fireman second class if found
qualified and under 35 years of age.
All Ex-Navy men are re-enlisted
on date of application. The age
limit for first enlistment has been
raised to 81 years, and the dental
requirements have been lowered
making many men eligible for en-
listment who were once rejected.
In order to make more eonven-
lent for applicants from this area
to file an application for enlist
ment, a Navy recruiter from the
Wilmington Recruiting Station will
be at the Smyrna Post Office on
the last Thursday of each month
from / to 3 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
'Bedloe Island Correct
Spelling of Landmark

WASHINGTON. = The national
park service made an attempt to
familiarize the American public
even native New Yorkers-with
the correct spelling of the island
upon which rests the Statue of Lib
erty
"BartholdIs collosal Statue of
Liberty, in New York harbor, is per-
haps the best known landmark in
the world" the service said. 'Yet
even native New Workers frequently
misspen the name Of the island on
which it is erected"
So. ''in the interest of accuracy" :"
the service called attention to the
correct designation of its location
and asked that it be spelled-B-E-D-
L-O-E island and not Bedloe's, as
often DrintoS