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Evening star., 1939-01-07
Cut in W. P. A. Fund
By House Group
Is Forecast
Opposition to Roise
In Legol Debt
Also Is Seen
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Relief appropriation by Con-
gress last session ,Dos marked to
run until end OF present fiscal
year. Because of unexpected
load resulting from sharp busi-
ness decline, fund is noW er-
pected to run out by February 7.
Estimates of need hare ranged
from $500, 100000 to s1,05O, ,000,-
600. ,Oith President asking jor
sS75, 1000, 900.
Evening star., 1939-01-07
Woshinaton and Vicinity.

Miss Hill to fight custer demand OF
relief investigator. PAge Al
Two unarmed Arlington soda clerks
! rout bandit. Page A-6
Summers promises consideration OF
D. G. franchise bills. Pap A-lS
Evening star., 1939-01-07
Summary of oduy's Star

Three substitutes for Military road
weighed in Arlington. Page Ais
Nichols to fight removal OF park
Ing meters. Page Ais
Evening star., 1939-01-07
Foreign.
Notionui.

David L. LaWrence IS 1nulcteu IN
Pennsylvania. Page Al
House group likely to cut sharply
into w. p. A. funds. Page Al
rrankfurter asked to appear at hear
ing next week, Page Al
Mooney leaves prison for pardon
hearing. Page Al
Roosevelt to speak at Jackson Day
dinner. tonight. Page Az
Evening star., 1939-01-07

(See w. p. A., Page ABB
Evening star., 1939-01-07
Mooney Quits
Prison for
Pardon Hearing.
Ny Day Has Come,
He Says, as Doors
Swing Outward
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND-
Free Ton, Mooney" has been
political issue in California al
most the entire span of % years
he has been in jail-convicted of
the 1916 Preparedness Day bomb
ing in San Francisco. Despite
petitions signed by members OF
the jury which tried him, and
other nloDes, all Governors pre-
Dious to Mr.. Olson refused to act.
Evening star., 1939-01-07

Fair and slightly warmer, with lowest
temperature about 80 degrees tonight:
tomorrow mostly cloudy, with mild
temperature. Temperatures today
Highest, So, at pm; lowest, 80, at 6:15
am. Full report on page A-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
DEFENSE SEEKS
 | ANOTHER JUDGE
Judge Degnan of SOuth- ingtOn to Be Asked to
 Disqualify Self

Judge Lambert Degnan, of South ington, who added a charge of "driv- ing while under the influence of liquor" to the original charges filed by police against Attorney George J. Crocicchia when the latter's case was presented in city court March 2, will be asked to disqualify him. self at the next hearing of the case.
 Attorney John F. Tobin, counsel for MT. Crocicchia, has written to Attorney Irving w. Pasternak, clerk of city court, to inform him that he Attorney Tobin) will seek disquali- fication of Judge Degnan because of the contention that Judge Degnan has prejudged the case"
 Judge Degnan, although Prosecu- tor Charles R. Summa informed the court that there was no charge of driving while under the influence" in the counts against Attorney Cro- cicchia, ordered the prosecutor to add that charge and found the de- fendant guilty on that and other counts, including evading responsi- bility and reckless driving. Attorney Tobin obtained a continuance for two weeks in order to check on witt nesses brought by police.
 Judge Degnan took jurisdiction in the case after City Court Judge Theobald E. Conway had disquali- fled himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Cornelius J. Danaher, recently named by Governor Raymond E. Baldwin as the new Labor Com missioner of Connecticut will be rendered a testimonial dinner to- night by the Meriden Lodge of Elks.
 MT. Danaher only two weeks ago was the host at a similar dim ner sponsored by the New Haven Bar Association.
 Tonight members of the Elks Organization from all parts of the state will attend the affair which promises to be one of Meri- den's outstanding social events of the year.
 Among those from this vicinity who will attend MT. Danaher's testimonial are Edward J. Ryan local political commentator, State Senator George T. Culhane, State Treasurer Joseph E. Talbot of Nauaatuck and Judge John F.. McDonough of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
MY IRISH ROSE
 WELL PRESENTED
Sacred Heart Seniors De- light Capacity Audience
 Last Evening

My Irish Rose" three act comedy, was presented by the sem for class of the Sacred Heart High school before 8 capacity audience last night at the school auditorium. Catherine Howard played the lead ing role of Rose Creigan.
 Music was furnished by wornan's string ensemble under the direction of Mrs. May l.. Birl.
 The characters, all played by girls of the class, follow: Colum Mccormack, Mary Geary; Maurice Fitzgerald, Mary Boyles: Terry Creigan, Carolina Fazzaglini; Pe- geen Burke, Margaret Harmon; Ann Mary Mccormack, Airline McCabe; The Widow Hannigan Geraldine Morrison; Shawn McGilly, Airline Connor; Eileen Fitzgerald, Lorraine Noble; Lady Agnes Barricklow, Mar porie Miller; MT. Michael Pepper dine, Marian Ryan; MT. Archibald Pennywitt. Lois Sehnal; and lads and lassies, Concetta Biondi, Dor- othy Bruneau, Eleanor Coleman, Margaret Driscoll, Helen Hirbour, Florence Scarino, Margaret Shea.
 Committees were: Properties and scenery, Lillian Abbondondola, Mary Berry. Veronica Denise, Christine Walsh; tickets, Patricia Blum, Mary Butler, Elizabeth Cesf1man, Mar guerite Geigle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Star Scouts

Eugene Johns and Robert Rev. ins were promoted to the rank of Star Scouts and H. S. Root was promoted to Life Scout at a Board of Review for the south district last night at the Washington Park Community House, head quarters of Troop g. Assistant Scout Executive Henry Donohue was in charge. A
 John Mcaugh of Troop 9 and John Moran of Troop 19 were promoted to the rank of second class scouts.
 Merit badges were awarded to Eugene Johns, Troop g, and Ro- bert Bevins, of the same troop, in First Aid to Animals. FiremanShip Merit badges were awarded to Ed Cousey and Tim Horgan, Troop g. H. s. Root, Troop 35, received a merit badge in athletics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Community Clubs
 Program On Radio
Special Irish Selections to Be Featured in Prevue of
 Saturday Nights Program Supper Planned
WASHINGTON HILL

Prevue of the Irish program to be held Saturday night at the Washing ton Park Community house in com memoration of St. Patrick, will be offered this evening in radio pro- gram from WATR at 6:15. The pro- gram, sponsored by the Washington Park Community club will continue for half an hour, with Irish songs and entertainment by talented Irish performers.
 Saturday nights program will be well attended and successful, com- mittee members report, with refer ence to ticket distribution. Prior to the presentation of the entertain ment program, authentic scenes of Irish folklore and beauty will be shown. Motion pictures have been loaned by Daniel T. Harrington.
 Dancing will follow the general program. Irish steppers will attend the affair in abundance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
REBELLIOUS D.A.V.
 TO ORGANIZE

Boston, March 16.-(UP).-Re- bellious Sons and Daughters Of the American Revolution will meet late today to form a Boston chapter of a new order, the descendants of the American Revolution.
 Mrs. J. Anton De Haas of Bel mont, wife of a Harvard professor, will serve as temporary chairman at the meeting in the Beacon Hill home of Mrs. Edward Sohier Welch.
 The call for organization was is- sued shortly after Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt resigned from the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution be- cause of the groups refusal to rent its Constitution hall in Washing ton to Marian Anderson, negro con- tralto.
 This move is symptoma.ic of the growing dissension in the D. A. R. ranks" Mrs. Welch, wife of a Bos- ton lawyer, said. "There is a feeling that the D. A. R. has become too hide-bound and reactionary, and ha forgotten the principles of democdacy for which their ances- tors fought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

sentatiyes will come to attend this rally on Saturday evening of next week. The largest delegation will no doubt come from Salem Lutheran of Naugatuck, Rev. William R. Frendberg, pastor, as there are g number of Upsala alumni in that community. Other churches to be represented will be Lebanon Luth- eran of Bristol and Bethany Luthe- ran of Forestville, Rev. Henning L. Johnson, pastor. Augustana Luthe-
 ran of Meriden, Rev. Leonard I. Johnson, pastor, Bethlehem Luthe-
 ran of ThomAston and Bethany Lutheran of Torrington, Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor, and St. Paul's
 Lutheran of Ansonia and Trinity Lutheran of Washington Depot. Sev- eral musical numbers will be in- cluded on the program at the rally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
'EvALD LAWSON
 HERE MARCH 25
Upsala College President to Speak at Zion Evan=
 geliCal Church

Dr. Evald B. Lawson, recently in- stalled as the fourth president of Upsala College, East Orange, N. J., will be the guest speaker at cen- tral district rally in Zion Evangeli- cal Lutheran Church on Cherry street the evening of March 25. Dr. Lawson, a native of New England, is not only a capable speaker, but a talented musician, gifted poet, and has done considerable work in the field of translation. He is a graduate of Upsala College, earned his B. D. degree at Augustana The ological Seminary in Rock Island, H., and the degrees of S. T. M. and Tn. D. at Biblical Seminary in New York.
 From the churches in communi- ties surrounding Waterbury, repre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
TRUCK DRIVERS
 ARE TAKING VOTE

Worcester, Mass, March 16- (UP-Truck drivers and employers assembled in separate meetings to- day to vote on ratification of ten- tative agreement reached in the threatened tri-state truck strike.
 Six thousand American Fedora tion of Labor truck drivers in Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island and Con- necticut originally threatened to strike in an effort to win a three year contract calling for 8 75 cent an hour uniform wage in place of present wage rates varying from 55 to "A cents an hour.
 Terms of the tentative agreement, reached in an all-night conference ending early yesterday, have not been disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Fractures Ankle

Although examination at Wa terbury hospital showed that he had suffered 8 fractured ankle, Joseph Therrian, of 55 Johnson street, refused to stay at the hospital and returned to his home early today.
 Therrien told Motor Patrol men Thomas Bedding and John Walsh that he stepped into a hole in the roadway of Water town avenue at about 2 o'clock today when he alighted from a car opposite the brake service station. He was taken to the hospital where the fracture was found upon examination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
HARRISON GOES
 TO COUNTY JAIL

Gordon A. Harrison of Grand street waived examination before U. 8. Commissioner Harry Krasow early this afternoon and was held for the next term of the U. s. Dis trict Court in Hartford the second Tuesday in May. Bonds of $500 were set. but the accused failed to fur- nish them and was taken to the New Haven County jail.
 Harrison was atTaigned befora Commissioners Krasow for tarnperipg with mail in legally authorized repository. The accused is well known locally as 8 singer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Exhibits Films

Thomas Cassidy of the Prudeu- tial Insurance Company, guest speaker at a morning assembly for freshmen at Wilby High school, showed motion pictures of a re- cent trip to Ireland.
 The assembly which was held in the Wilby auditorium from 9:30 to 10:15 was in charge of Miss Helen Healey of the Wilby fac- ulty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
LITHUANIAN POST
 TO SPONSOR FETE
Annual St. Patrick's Cele- bration to Be Held at
 48 Green Street

National Commander John Dan- savage will officiate as master of ceremonies tomorrow evening at the annual St. Patrick'S night celebra- ton program of Sylvester Stokes Post Auxiliary. The event will be held at 48 Green street. Delegations from the various veterans organiza- tions of the city will be in attend ance. State and national officers will be numbered among the guests of honor. New Britain which rivals Waterbury in membership and en- thusiasm over Lithuanian Legion af- fairs will be well represented at the gathering.
 Mrs. Anna Matusavage, president of the auxiliary, is serving as chair man of the general committee of ar- engagements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
REV. M. A. BARNES
 HERE FOR ADDRESS

Rev. Morton A. Barnes, of Long Branch, N. JQ., first curate and as- sistant of Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns church, back in 1902, was speaker at Lenten serv- ices at his former church here last night.
 MT. Barnes discounted theories of many that the world has no spirit ual significance, saying that teach ing of Christ are handed down in original form through the centuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
SORORITY ERRs ON PLEDGE

East Lansing, Mich. (UP) = It wasn't, that Michigan State Col lege sororities stopped to pledging men, 1t was that they just made a mistake. The story probably never would have appeared if the recipi- ent of the Chi Omega invitation to tea hadn't been "Osric," column ist for the college paper. "Osric," ," a junior, accepted and attended the tea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
TELLER BOUND OVER
 TO SUPERIOR COURT

James Teller of this city, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, was bound over to su- perior court when arraigned before Justice Graham A. Hitchcock in Cheshire town court last evening. Bonds were set at $1,00O.
 The local man, represented by At. torney John T. Monzani, pleaded not guilty to the charge,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
- SPO7LIGH7ING -
 Brass City News
Climax

The charge of violation of the conditional sales law was nolled today in city court by Judge Theobald E. Conway in the case of Raymond Houghton,31, of 55 State street. Houghton was repre- scented by Atty John F. Tobn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Lenten Supper

The outstanding event of the Len- ten season for the parishioners of St. Francis Xavier's church a Lem ten supper, sponsored by the Ladies guild, will start at o'clock this af- ternoon and continue until p. m. Hundreds of parishioners of the church and delegations from various
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Speeding Alleged

Joseph Pascale, 25, of 800 Gen. tral avenue, New Haven, was ar- rested on a charge of speeding last night by Motor Patrolman Joseph Mccarthy who alleged that Pas cale was driving at high rate of speed on South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Prepare Liens

Liens against all real property on which the taxes due May l, last year for the 1887 list have been paid are being prepared at the of- flee of Tax Collector William A. Ennis.
 The liens will be placed on April %, inasmuch as April 30 falls on Sunday. There after all delin- quents will have to pay the $3.75 charge established by statute to release the liens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Peter c. K0slowski, 26 Chestnut street, Ansonia, and Josephine c. POlzella, II Fourth street.
 Edwin Andrew Avery, 147 Park Road, West Hartford, and Lillian Elizabeth Holdsworth, 142 Connec- ticut avenue, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

To introduce new recipes for oranges and grapefruit, over 40 fa- nous chefs dined together in Lon- don. lnai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Full Weather Report
Iar. 10. e.(UP)-weath-

Boston. Mar. 1e.(UPD-weafh- CT forecast,
 CONNECTTCUT-Generally fair and colder tonight and Friday. ALL NEW ENGLAND-General fair and colder tonight and Friday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

other churches are expected to at- tend.
 Service will be by the ladies who comprise the large committees ap- pointed by the guild. Priests of the parish are members of the honorary committee. The supper will be serv- ed in the newly equipped parish hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Basketball

A capacity crowd will witness two climactic games of the Washington Park loop league tomorrow night at the Community house court.
 Two closely-matched rivals for second honors will meet in the pre- liminary-Robins against Baldwin Props. Both teams provided plenty action in the race for the title, but went down to defeat in the finals.
 The feature game will be the much awaited tilt between the Hillies and Gents-a game which has the fans guessing. The Gents can clinch the championship with a victory, while the Hillies can force a playoff for second round by winning. If the Hillies win the playof is set for Monday night. Jimmie Tracy will oficiate tomorrow night, but in the event of playoff, two referees will be on hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Reunion

Reunion
 Considerable enthusiasm has ac- companied the announcement of plans for 8 one-night reunion of the veteran members of the defunct St. Francis Xavier Fife and Drum corps. A general meeting will be held at the Community house next Thurs day to plan details for a banquet, after Easter.
 Holy Name Society
 St. Francis Xavier Holy Name so- ciety will meet Sunday night in the parish hall, with Edward Cog gin presiding. The meeting was postponed from last Sunday, when the novena was in progress. Games of the society's "45" tournament will be resumed Monday night after 8 two-weeks' layoff.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-02
COUNCIL bALKS
ON PENSIONS

CITY commissioners baked We'd
nesday at indorsing more than the
principle of pensions for city en-
ployes until such time as the citys
general fund and water utility
fund arc able to stand the burden
of whatever contributions may be
imposed upon them by law.
The council continued after its
regular session conference be-
gun last Monday with c. M. Hiber-
~, chairman of the Tacoma en-
ployes' pension committee, relative
to house bill 30 now pending before
the legislature.
Hiberly asked for an outright
Endorsement Of the bill, declaring
that postponement until 194l or
later would undoubtedly mean a
less favorable measure for the
cities than that now proposed.
Councilmen were agreed moth
ing could be done this year, nor,
in all probability before 1912.
Finance Commissioner Fawcett
criticized the committee for fail
ure to discuss the pending meas
ure with the council until the last
days of the legislative session, and
then asking the council TO help
extricate the bill from the pile-up
left by the legislature until the last
minute.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-02
Princeton Alumni
Will Meet Friday

Dean Radcliffe Hccrmsnce OF
Princeton university will be the
guest Of Princeton alumni of Ia
coma at a luncheon at Hotel VIM
throp Friday at 1880 p. m.
Dean Heermance will tell OF
Princeton's new policy of admis-
sion without examination. The plan
il available only to students OF
brilliant scholastic standing who
are unqualifiedly recommended by
the schools from which they come.
Tacoma's representative at
Princeton In the freshman class
this year is Jerry c. johnson of
Lincoln high school. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer johnson. 1929 So. l. st,
where he was third in class of
$50: selutatorian; president of the
student body. and captain Of the
football team. Friends at Lincoln
high school are gratified to know
OF his high standing in the New
Jersey institution this year.
The committee In charge of the
luncheon includes Reno Odlin. Ed
ward II. Butler, John RENE and
John Goldsbury.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-02
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM
DRAWING THOUSANDS

A federal civil service cxamina-
ton drawing the largest number
Of competitors ever seen here will
take place Saturday. c. o. Payne.
local secretary for the civil service
board. announced Wednesday.
There will be $40 local appli-
cants taking tests at Stadium high
school and the Beutel Business
college for Investigators positions.
Involved are such jobs as customs
guards and inspectors. immigra-
ton guards and inspectors, agents
for the alcohol tax unit. narcotics
corps and accounting investiga-
tors.
Payne said he understood total
of 241.000 persons had qualified
for the examination at the dead.
line date for applications last
September.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-02
Months Building
Totals Sl42,554

February building in Tacoma,
almost exactly equalling the Janu-
airy total, brought permits for the
first two months of 1889 to an
approximate $4,000 increase over
the corresponding figure for 1888.
The monthly report of c. S.
Mccormick. city building inspec-
tor. showed for February total of
Sl42 ,554 compared with January's
S143.015. The two-months total
of S2S5,56 compared with s275,-
500 for the first two months of
1888.
Residential construction main
tanned an even pace with 10 new
homes to cost $40, 559 for the two
months. combined, 35 homes cost
ing $50 900.
Total new construction last
month amounted TO s64, 475. re-
pairs, S63,079
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-02
MARRIAGELICENSES

Marriage licenses have been is
sued by County Auditor S. Cliff
ford Davis 10 E. Newton Rambeau
and Betty Biesler. both of Taco
ma; Martin and Effie Hart. both
of Tacoma: Jerold Warden Kelly
of Tacoma and Doris Humphreys
OF Seattle. Robert 3. Powers OF
Aurora. Ore, and Dorothy Sharp
of Tacoma; Torvald Opsal and
Oleds Christopherson. both of Ia
coma: Walter Christensen and Vir-
ginia Waller. both of Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-02
DELAY APPROVAL OF
CITY DUMP TRACTOR

Action on an ordinance TO pur-
chase tractor bulldozcr for the
city garbage dump was postponed
by the city council Wednesday un-
til next Monday.
Supt. Amos Booth was directed
10 ascertain more definitely the
rate of wages it will be necessary
to pay for part time employment
of the tractor operator.
Booth told the council he was
confident the new equipment would
paw for itself within a year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-02
House ReUerSes
Itself on IVA

WASHINGTON The house to-
day reversed itself and agreed to
appropriate S17,206,000 to enable
the Tennessee Valley authority to
proceed with construction of two
more dams.
The house originally had struck
out the funds for continuing work
on the Gilbertsville. Ky, dam and
for starting another at Watts bar
The senate restored the funds.
BY roll call vote of 1s4 to IFS,
the house today agreed to accept
the senate action.
With the IVA controversy out
of the way, house action on the
s1,s9s, 100000 independent offices
bill was virtually completed.