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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
PRESIDENT SEES
 WAR MANEUVERS
Movements Kept Secret So Tactics of Fleet Will Not
 Be Disclosed

Miami, Fla, Feb. 22.--tup)-War maneuvers occupied President Roosevelt today as his cruiser, the Houston, joined the fleet defend- ing American shores from q theo- retic invader.
 Because of the necessity of keep- ing their movements from tho enemy, the Houston and the other vessels of the, defending Sieet used their radios sparingly.
 However, the Houston sent a dis patch to temporary White House of- Aces here giving a brief account of what was happening,
 Dated yesterday, the message from Captain Daniel J. Callaghan. aide to the president. said: The U. s. 6. Houston Is approaching the zone of fleet problem operations and will therefore not give exact position. First reports of operations Of the two fleets are beginning to come in.
 Tt may be emphasized that cor- trary to some stories the exercises are not being conducted in the Caribbean Sea. nor do they relate to the defense of the Panama Canal which Is i,b00 or more miles west of the scene of this fleet problem z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
Defense In Hines
 Case Is Finished

New York, Feb. 22.-(UP)- The defense rested suddenly to- day in the second trial of James J. Hines without calling the Tammany district leader to the stand to testify himself against charges that he aided with his political power the s20,000, ,O00- a-year Dutch Schultz numbers racket.
 The unexpected action by Defense Counsel Lloyd Paul Stryker seemed to be a shock to District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey who had planned extep- sive cross examination of the, Tammany politician. Stryker rested shortly after 3 p. m. fol- lowing a whispered conference with his associates and with Hines. SIX
 Hines was seen to nod his head and Stryker straightened up and said: K ,
 "The defense rests"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
1885 Audit Report With Rotations of B0rgnaes
 Shut Out By Court THAT LEDGER WAS
 BARRED AS EVIDENCE Grand Jury Charged John. ston Split Up Sum of '
 S19l,747.06
BY JOSEPH F. DoNAHUE Democrat Staff RepOrteHl

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 Reading from the appro- priation ledgers of the city for 1884 and 1886, James P. Purcell, chief accountant in the controllers office tes- tified today that private no- tations made by him showed payments totalling $67, ,080.- 81, to Defendant John s. Johnston of New York, charged to appropriations of interest on temporary debt and floating debt.
 Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Ale corn embarked on this phase of dis- closure after attempts to enter . 1885 audit report, containing nota- tions made by the missing defendant Enoch Borgnaes, had been denied. Judge Inglis at first agreed to ad- init the book as an exhibit, when he understood Purcell to state that the book came from the records of the city. e e
 Wasn't Sure of Books
 Later. when Purcell said that he couldn't be sure If the book had come from the city records, Judge Inglis refused to enter the book m evidence. It was marked for iden- tification. along with audit reports from l93i-le37. The books for 1881 and ie32 were audits by the Miller Franklin company, while the others, to November, 1887 were by the Kingsley company, which succeed cd Miller-Franklin. George H. Kingsley was . member of both firms.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
OF
 NEW YORK ANGRY

Albany, Feb. 22-(uP)-Thou |. sands of taxpayers stormed the caps itol today to urge a legislative com- mittee that state taxes, be reduced to release the "ball and chain" on business. g
 Converging from all sections of the state, they appeared before the four joint fiscal committes of the legislature in protest against Gov ernor Lehman's sail 100000 budget and recommendation for a S64.o0o.- 900 increase in taxes.
 More than 50 state troopers armed with night sticks, patrolled capitol corridors to prevent demon- strations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
Dutch Trawler Torpedoed By
 An Unknown Subm arine
, tNEA service)

Chatham -(UP)-The Radomarine Corporation call uniden
 ed ship that said had been orpedoed by unknown submarine sinking The call relayd by the American reghter said picked the sos ship the PECC The call letters listed in directories a The sinking ships position given latitude 32o north and believed miles southwest them p m. which eayed original sos which 8 a EST.
 New York Feb 22-UP)The radio call letters "P c" the Dutch Flanda the List Stations and Ship Staons published 1886 the Bureau Inter- national Telecommunications
 The letter P" the prefix equipped ships registered in the Netherlands
 Loyds Register by the N V. Zeevissch Ymuden, the Netherlands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
Bank Embezzler
 Leaps To Death

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 22.- (UP)-Henry M. Mueller, g, Wether.leld, who was dis- charged from the Society for Savings after shortage of $3S00 was found in his accounts, leaped to his death from a third story window of the bank today and was killed instantly.
 Police said he was dismissed Monday and called at the bank today to collect personal be- longings. In company with an officer of the institution he went to the third floor, where he locked himself In . lavatory and climbed onto q ledge oyer- looking an alleyway. Then he leaped. a .-s His wife and one child sur vive.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
JAPANESE ANGRY
 AT TERRORlSTS
Chinese Band Kills Every Traitor at Shanghai;
 U. s. Marines Ready
BY ROBERT BELLAIRE United Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent)
 Shanghai, Feb. 22.-(UP) Leaves of a majority of United States ma rines were cancelled by their officers as Japanese anger over activities of Chinese terrorists threatened a crisis involving the interests of for eign countries.
 Japanese authorities were expect ed to present a series of demands reported from Tokyo to approxi- mate an ultimatum--to authorities of the foreign controlled information al settlement late today.
 A deputation of Japanese army, navy and consular officials, accom- panied by aides, visited Cornell s, Franklin, of Columbus, Miss, chair man of the Shanghai municipal council, and the commanders of the British and Italian defense forces, this afternoon, and 1t was believed they had conveyed the Japanese demands.
 It was reported that Japan would demand an increase in Japanese members of the Shanghai munich pal police and possibly euthoriza- ton for Japanese military units to patrol the international settlement to combat terrorism.
 Kin Chinese Traitors
 Within l8 months Chinese ter- Continued on Page 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
RADIO ON POPE
 MAY BE DELAYED
Cardinal Mundelein Trying to Hold Broadcast Until
 It Is Official

Vatican City, Feb. 22.-CUP)-Car- dinal Mundelein, archbishop of Chi cago, may seek to insure Vatican traditions against violation when the name of the new Pope is an- nounced after the election conclave of Cardinals which is to start March l, 1t was understood today.
 It is traditional that the name ot the new Pope is announced from a Vatican balcony to the throrg awaiting the news in St. Peters Square.
 This time, the news is also to be broadcast to the world by short wave radio.
 Cardinal Mundelein was said to fear that the radio announcement migr he made inside the Vatican long Fore the crowd waiting !n the square heard the name of the 262d Pope from the lips of Car dinal Caccia- -Dominioni, who IS to call the name from the balcony
 Following Election
 The man who is elected Pope goes at once to small dressing room where Papal costumes in three sizes await him. He selects the costume which best fits him and then returns to the Sistine Chapel, where the Cardinals kneel and kiss his foot.
 Then the name of the Pope is announced from the balcony.
 It was reported in radio circles that this time the name of the Pope might be broadcast while the new pontiff was still going through the ceremony of dressing and receiving the homage of the cardinals. This might mean a difference of an hour between the broadcast and the ,ii- rect announcement.
 Cardinals Mundelein has talked to friends at the College of St. Mary of the Lake, which he. founded here for American theological students. Friends quoted him as saying that he was in favor of delaying the ra- dio announcements SO that the crowd in the square would hear
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
CITY BILLS NOT TO GET HEARING FOR TWO WEEKS Many Other Bills Expected to Be Added in Regard
 to Waterbury SLEEPER" CLAUSE TO
 GET GOOD SCRUTINY l7 Local Bills to Be Heard Yesterday Were All
 Side-tracked
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK Democrat Legislative Reporter)

BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK
 Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, February p. - Waterbury's numerous charter amend ments, contained in bills set for hearing before the Cities and Boroughs Committee yesterday at the Capitol, will probably not come up before this legislative group for at least two weeks, it was learned by the Democrat from Chairman Audubon, Secor, So- cialist, of Bridgeport today.
 Though the Cities and Boroughs Committee has not an extremely busy calendar for the coming two weeks, Senator Secor remarked that he expected many other bills to be added during this interim which will set back hearing on the Brass City measures. .s
 Chairman Secor said this morning that the committee had not as yet discussed the bill heard last week which would allow the voters of Wa terbury to indicate at a special referendum whether or not they ap- prove 8 city n-anager-counci form of government. The chairman point ed out that the extreme length of this bill is apt to prolong study and consideration of 1t and it may be some time before a report is submitted in either the senate or house.
 Study sleeper Clause
 He said that the committee de- sired to give careful study to the terms of the proposed bill, especial iy the sleeper" clause, discovered
 n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
Debate On Labor Bills
 In Senate Postponed
Members of Committee Tied Up on Dual-Job Scrap;
 Unruly Senate Is Expected to Clash on Latter Mix-Up

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 22.-(UP)- Debate in the Senate on labor bills, including a proposed baby Wagner act" was postponed today because of the inability of the judiciary committee to hold scheduled exec utive session.
 Members of the committee were tied up in the controversy in the House over the dual-job holding bill yesterday. Consequently the session was put over another day. The bills were expected to be reported unfa- vorably.
 After hearing tributes to the mem -ory of George Washington from Lieut.. Gov. James L. McConnaughy and Democratic leader Joseph B, Downes, Norwich, the Senate re- jected the following House bills:
 Three measures legalizing bingo.
 Permitting the licensing by state police of amusement machines.
 Placing automobile registration payments on quarterly basis.
 Requiring all oil trucks from out of state to seal all but one tank while passing through Connecticut
 Pensions of $100 a month to Lee J. SiSson, and $50 month to Louis Ulrich, both of New Haven. for in- juries received in National Guarc service, were renewed for two years
 A bill permitting foreign automo- piles to operate without a license in Connecticut. if owners have an in- ternational operators license, was approved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
EASY FOR GERMANY

Washington, Feb. 23.-(UP)-The senate military affairs committee to- day revealed testimony by govern- ment official that if Germany wished to send fleet of large bombing planes through Latin America to the United States southern boun- daries, they would have the facil- ities to do so."
 The testimony was given by c. Grant Mason, Jr., member of the civil aeronautics authority. He ap- peared before the committee on Jan. n to recite his impressions of the advances made by Germany and other foreign powers in the sir.
 A transcript made public by Com mittee Chairman Morris Sheppard, .-., Tex, showed that he also said both Germany and Italy were mak- ing rapid advances which. if not arrested, might well end in virtually shutting the United States out of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
RUSSIAN AGENTS
 TRIED AS SPIES
Not Against U. s. But for Stealing Jap Secrets
  in America
BY ALAN McELWAIN

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Los Angeles, Feb. 22.-(UP) .-The government undertook to prove to- day that Soviet Russia sent an of- ficial employe to this country for no other purpose than to steal na- tional defense secrets. It was be- ginning its case against two Russian citizens and naturalized Russian charged with espionage.
 With a jury of business men quick ly selected, the government moved at once to prove that the three per- sons on trial were cogs in the Soviet governments preparations for a war with Japan, considered by many to be inevitable. They were not charg- ed with espionage against the United States, but with stealing secret\ data concerning Japanese military opera ton and munitions purchases gath cred by the intelligence agents of the United States navy.
 Accused Defendants
 In opening its case, the govern ment alleged that one of the de- fendants, Mikhail Gorin. manager of the local office of Intourist Inc.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Washington stood for and that America typifies."
 Every man who attended that meeting and sympathized with 1t is a traitor to American govern ment," Martin roared. "He is a traitor whether he was unnatural ized or born on American soil.
 Tn the World War their sympa- thies were with the Kaiser, and now they are with Hitler, pagan dictator who has denied God and suppressed the Bible. Their sworn milsion is to destroy American Democracy"
 No 50-50 Allegiance
 Martin asserted that the Ameri- can Nazis were carrying on a sys- teia of pressure proselyting" of members, and recalled Theodore Rcosevelts statement in the World Wax that there could be mo 50-50 allegiance to this country"
 He termed the Nazis the "swag- ge=ing minions of a pagan dictator,' and said when he read of the New York rally he had ito pinch myself to be sure was awake and in America"
 T had rather my name remain forever unknown than to have 1t ac-, claimed at such gathering" he said.
 If the American Nazis went to Berlin and tried any such tirades" against the government. the Colo radian asserted. "they would be in concentration camps or decorating a stone wall"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
WEISSMULLER TO
 WED RICH GIRL

Hollywood, Feb. 22 - fUP) - Johnny Weissmuller. the movie Tarzap, said today he would marry Deryl Scott, daughter of a wealthy San Francisco rug dealer, when his divorce from Lupe velez becomes final next August. Weissmuller met Miss Scott year aga at 8 Pebble Beach, Calif., golf tournament and they have been together constant- Iy at film colony night spots. The wedding cate will be set. Weiss muller said, when he completes hi. new rarzan picture. Miss velez. peppcry M M,xican actress, divorced hixi last August after numerous separations. She described hin, as a Hollywood caveman who threw chinaware st her. ss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Four checks were issued in 1884; l6 in 1885; IA in 1886 and s5 in 1887, without the approval of the board of finance, for Q total of $5s,47s.63, or $49, 9,47s.63 more. than. the slo,0oo which had been appropriated for the city's auditing during the four years period, according to the witness, who was on the stand today for the seventh consecutive session of the trial.
 May Enlarge Total
 Yesterday he made the startling statement that $i,049 ,204.sS had been spent in three years and nine months without the approval of the board of finance. It is understood that the state will subsequently at. tempt to enlarge that figure to a total of $3,500,00 spent without d. nance board sanction.
 It is the states charge that the city was dcfrauded of more than Q million dollars" ....,
 The years involved in the $l,049,-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
ROUGHLY USED
 IN FAMILY SCRAP

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 22-(UP)- Stanley Narkewitz reported to pc lice: His brother-in-law struck him on the jaw with rifle butt.
 His sister hit him on the head with a flashlight and then pushed him into the Park river.
 Carl Fisher, the brother-in-law told authorities he hit Narkewitz when the latter started an argu- inent, but denied his wife threw him into the river. Narkewitz. Fisher said. merely fell in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
Bund Advocates
 Called Traitors To United States
House Member Makes Scathing Attack on New York Rally-German Newspapers Again Bitterly
 Assail Roosevelt

Washington, February p. = (UP) - Representative John A. Martin, Democrat Colorado, attacked the Ger man-Amercan Nazi Bund in the House today and to- applause from both Democrats and Republicans asserted that every sympathize at the Bunds New York rally two nights ago "a traitor to the American government"
 He said the Naz sympathizers the uniform of the greatest enemy in the world of everything that George
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
CIVIC LEADER DIES

Hamden, Conn, Feb. 22--tUP)-- Arthur E. Woodruff. IS, well-known civic leader, manufacturer and banker, died late yesterday after a long illness. Woodruff was former town selectnan and chairman of the board of education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
DRowNs YESTERDAY

Lisbon, Conn, Feb. 22. - tUP) - Mrs. Lillian Bruscksh. AS. Norwich, was drowned in the Quinebaug river late yesterday when she slipped and fell from a steep path bordering the stream.
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The Weather

Cloudy, Cold Tonight;
 Fair on Thursday
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Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-05
continuing loss

has asked re-hearirg, claiming a continuing loss
the buses.
The Greondale Review says the present service is
sadly inadequate, giving only hourly service during
off hours and thirty minutes service during rush
hours to $500 people besides making poor
to downtown Lii lwaukee.
But at least they DON'T have to subsidise the bus
company. That may be poor comfort but should be
offset to msat STA Glory services.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-05
Letters to 6dttor

To the Edi tor,
In the last issue Of the coopera tor, Mr.. Rosen.
z"elg presented in his "This Of Ours" an accu-
lions the recent meeting the Board Of Directors
OF Consumer Distribution CORPORATE
The article states. however, that Mr.. Carroll.
1ne member OF the Board representing Coopera tive
Organizing cmi ttee", presented the questi ons and
implies that the questions presented by Mr..
Carroll for the C.O.C
I believe that Mr.. Carroll won be The f;rs+ ~
say that he represents the Board not the COC
but wat he believes to be the interests of the peo-
pie OF Greenbelt. The c.o.C. did not approve, and
was not asked to consider the presenta 5ion of any
Of these que tt ons.
Walter R. vo1ckhausen
CHIIDRENiS ART CLASS
There seems to be mi sunder landing regarding
the Saturday morning Chi ldren's class. The time
has been changed from 300 Am. to 1000 AM but
despite this, children have been arriving at tle
former time and due to the absence of the
until 1000, giving the janitor problem Of disci-
pl1ne. would appreciate it if you would put a no.
t1oe to this effect in your paper mothers
Of children attending this class ght be aware of
the change Of time and them accordingly.
Thank you.
WHICH WAY GREENBELT?
TO the Edi tor.
Before lies the December 20 issue of the Green
bolt cooperat tor, read. many previous have
been read from to in the warmth and
curity Of Greenbelt home. Visits too few and
far between, subject to the urgency of my work
York City.
On page four, the edi toria1 titled 1.-THE Challenge
Of Nineteen Thirty-nine" Is timely and possibly
greater significance than might to you who take
Greenbelt for granted.
There time in the early days Of the Republic
when suffrage strictly limited to propertied
and poor could be thrown into Jail for the rest
of his ma tlral life for any unpaid debt. The year
1910 witnessed peasant rebellion the vast Rens-
selaer property in York State, by the
tempt Of the heirs Of Stephen Rensselaer, to
tort enormous rents from the tenants. The tenants
and their routed the Sheriff hundred
Of his armed deputies who forth to COL
1ect. No less person than Philip Hone, Mayor Of
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-05
AGAINST LAKE SKA TING

To the Editors
1t does not appear reasonable to me that the
lives of ldren should be jeopardized by the
lake.
It appears to ne to be foolhardy risk to
body Of ter deep to require long period
Of sub-zero wea Their before it become safe for
ska ting, when the simple expedient Of leveling out
and flooding inches deep depressio nuould
the purpose much better.
A shallow film Of wa ter such suggested Will
freeze over more rapidly, often, and when
eSpectedly soft, can result, at worst, shoe
or a sprain, certainly never in a submersion a
drowning.
Since the recommended procedure is standard in
many commn1i there is nothing novel INFESTED
about it.
Safety Bug
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-01-05
FUS ING AND REFUSING
TO the Edit ors

TO The Editors
We would like to call attention Of Greenbelt res
idents that the Management office is replacing cer-
tain fuses in the d tchen boxes Wi an attachment
called "fustat". This fustat, installed wi III
allow for the starting overload washing machine
motors without blowing fuse and yet will give all
the protection to the motor that is required.
requirements for these tets will be on sale at
the Drug Store and replaced exactly in same
the fuses.
We would also like to advise the resi- dents that
it i extremely dangerous to fuses Of a higher
amperage than the standard Is emperes. When higher
fuses used there is Immediate danger
overlooking wiring system which may fire
other damage.
We also would like to caution the resi- dents
against putting coins or other metallic devices
in the fuse sockets this is extremely DANGEROUS
and should be permitted.
We are always glad to assist you in any difficult
ty you may have with the lighting, igerati on.
range or the general electrical system Of your
house,
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