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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-29
ELECTION DATE
 CHANGE IS URGED
Chairman Allyn Says Plan for Referendum May Be
 on Election Day
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK Democrat Legislative RepOrter)

State Capitol, Hartford, March 29 Rep. Ellery Allyn, of Waterford, House chairman of the Cities and Boroughs Committee, today said that his committee is considering 8 plan whereby the referendum on the proposed city manager charter for Waterbury would be held on the reg ular city election day, the first Tues day after the first Monday of Octo- ber-this year October 3Ewith city officials to be elected at later elec- ton date, November IA.
 The onlk question to be voted upon October 3 would be adoption or reflection of the city manager charter. If the people vote in favor < of the charter on November IA they would elect, ' council members and T members of the Board of Educa- tion. If the charter proposal is de- feated on october 3, on November IA the voters would designate their choices as provided in the present charter.
 This plan dispoSes of the argu- ment that the time provided in the city manager charter bill is too short. In its present form the bill provides that referendum on the charter be held the third Tuesday after passage by the Legislature and signing by the governor.
 Strong Pressure Brought
 In the meantime it has been learned that strong influence is being brought to bear on members of the Cities and Boroughs Commit
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Personal Appearance of Baldwin Before Assembly
 Is Without Precedent
ASKS FIRMNESS ON
 DUAL=JOB MEASURE
Administrative, Executive, Judicial Jobs Would Be
 Barred Assemblymen

Hartford, Conn.,, March 29. -(UP) = Governor Baldwin, before an extraordinary joint session of the General As sembly, today urged that political maneuvering be cast aside" and proposed a constitutional amendment to prohibit legislators from hold ing administrative, executive or judicial jobs during their terms of office.
 The governors personal appear ance before the legislators was with out precedent.
 He asked both House and Senate to stand firm on their respective actions concerning the administra- tion,s dual job holding bill. and read the text of the constitutional amend ment, which would have to be ap- proved by a referendum of all the people.
 lUe dlllellQIlcIlt IcdQ.
 sThe General Assembly or the governor, or the governor with the consent of the General Assembly, or either House thereof, shall not appoint or elect or approve the ap- pointment or election of any naenl- Der of the General Assembly, during tho term for which he was elected to the General Assembly, to any administrative, executive or judicial position or office to which vhere is attached any compensation for services"
 History Making Move
 The governors history making move was taken after committee of conference reported it had dis agreed on a compromise measure aimed at adjusting the viewpoints of the Senate and House.
 The original bill, as approved in
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morning, $100 of which was donated by the club, and the balance col lected by solicitors.
 A local contractor today sought permission of police and the Scovill Company to set off further dynamite blasts in the pond, a re-enactment of the blasting which was conducted by the police department yesterday.
 Mother Keeps Courage
 Seated in the parlor of her home at Il Gates avenue today, while her husband was out with searching parties, continuing his quest for the four-year-old youngster, Mrs. Grady voiced brave sentiments. She told of several stories which had been related to her by residents of the section-one, Chase school girl, who reported she had seen Jackie and the dog, Brownie, near cIates avenue about 4 o'clock last Thurs day, the day he disappeared.
 A milk man she said, reported to her that he had chased a youngster answering to Jackie's description from his truck about 4::30 Thursday. The youngsters answer, "Ok, give me my dog" would be typical of the happy-go-lucky Jackie, his
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GIRL ACTRESS IS
 BRUTALLY BEATEN
Della Bogard, l7 Years of Age, of Hollywood May
 Die of Injuries

Hollywood, March 29. -A (UP) - Della Bogard, 17 year old movie actress, recently cast in romantic role opposite Jackie Cooper, was attacked by thug and perhaps fatally injured in a Hollywood street early today.
 Her assailant was believed by police to have been the man who killed beautiful Anya Sosoyeva, Rus sian dancer and drama student. on the Los Angeles City College campus last month under identical circum- stances.
 Heavy police details, scores Of radio cars and detectives were dis patched into the neighborhood, a suburban residential district.
 Skull Fractured
 Miss Regards skull. was fractured with heavy two-by-four club yielded by tall man in a gray topcoat" whose motive apparently was rape. Before she lost conscious ness at Hollywood General Hospital she told surgeons and police:
 "He jumped out of the shadow and hit be before I had chance to shout"
 She screamed, and attracted three women to her aid.
 One, Mrs. Laura Lee, snatched a club from her husbands golf bag in the hal lof her home, and rushed into the street while the attacker bent over his victim. She flogged him with the club, driving him away. He was a tall man in a grey top coat" she said.
 Two Sisters Find Her
 Olive and Bess Johnston, sisters. who also reside nearby, joined Mrs. Lee moment after the man dis A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-29
PRESIDENT OFF
 FOR VACATION

Washington, March 29.--(UP)-- President Roosevelt leaves this aft- ernoon for a To-day vacation at his southern home in Warm Springs, Ga. He will arrive at Tlskegee, Ala, tomorrow morning where he will address the students of Tuske- gee Institute extemporaneously. He will motor to Auburn, Ala, in the afternoon to speak briefly to the student body of Alabama Polytech- mic Institute, then drive the 75 miles to Warm Springs. Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins, Capt. Daniel J. Callaghan, naval aide, William Hassett, acting secretary, and Miss Marguerite Leiland, per- sonal secretary. will accompany him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-29
Truck Drivers In City Not Facing Lockout
Report of Lockout Is Widely Circulated Around State; Darcey Co. Has Laid Off 25 Trucks, 40 Men
 Until Trouble Is Ended

Widely circulated rumors of a general lockout of drivers by the Connecticut Truck Operators asso- citation met with denials here today, although there was some evidence of decline in the amount of freight shipped from local terminals.
 Late this morning, however, 1t was learned that 25 trucks and 40 men employed by the Darcey Transporta- ton company have been taken of the road. The trucks are being held in the West Dover street terminal, and the men are not working, ac- cording to statement by Floyd Rus sell, office manager.
 Michael Darcey, general manager of the firm, is in Florida, according to reliable reports.
 No Lockout Information
 Business Agent Rudy Tata of the local union reported that he had no information of any lockout in Wa terbury. He reported that Peter Laskas, president of the Laskas Motor Lines, Inc, denied to him a statement in the morning paper, which quoted Laskas as saying his trucks would remain tied up until the strike against three other com panies was settled.
 Laskas was at Hartford today at a meeting of the association and could not be reached for comment. A spokesman for the company claimed, however, that the company trucks were operating. Joseph Lom- bard, local representative of the truckers association, was likewise unavailable for comment, but it was learned that the Lombard trucks were in service.
 No Lockout Here
 Spokesmen for Grove and con- pany, another trucker, said that there definitely was no lockout here, and that although there was,a cur- tailmen tof shipments. due to a cer- tain amount of fear on the part of the shippers, the company trucks are operating.
 At Providence last night, Everett J. Arbour of the Consolidated Motor Lines said that any operators in Connecticut who might suspend op- erations for the present, would be acting individually and not as part of a general movement. He said that concerted action along such lines of such a step by the Motor Truck woul only result from authorization association of Connecticut.
 A conference of the association Is in progress at Hartford today.
 Strikes have been called by the union against three companies, af- fecting workers and trucks in Con- necticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The companies are J. J. Mo Carthy, Adley Express and Consoli- dated. About 50 Waterbury drivers, employed by the companies named, are affected.
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SCOVILL co. SALES
 MANAGER RETIRES
George T. Power Has Been Retired After 55 Years
 of Service

Scovill Manufacturing company has announced the retirement on April of George T. Power, district manager of it's New York office, 280 Broadway, after 55 years of con- tinuous service in the sales depart ment of the company. Born in Port land, Me, on Oct. 12, 1864, MT. Power joined the company in his twentieth year, acting as clerk in the Boston office, then located at TIT Devonshire street, where he soon took over the Boston end of the company's business in uniform but tons. In 1888 he was transferred to the Chicago office, continuing until 1906 as salesman in that district. After a period of thirteen years as leading salesman in mill products and manufactures, during which he worked from the company's home office in Waterbury, Connecticut, with an increasingly large trade in New York and other principal cities in the east, he assumed charge of the brass and brass goods division at the New York office, the oldest branch office of the company. For the last IS years, he has headed that office as district manager.
 MT. Powers extensive experience in the field, his close familiarity with the productive development of the company, his intimate part in tha peo0tia tinp Of many SiOnifican orders, and his wide and genial acquaintance with leaders in the metal trades have been reflected in his successful handling of his com pany's interests. His retirement has been the occasion for a friendly and widespread acknowledgement of his important place in the brass in- dustry of the last half century. Five presidents have headed Scovill Manufacturing company in that period.
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 lajara, Jean, Alicante, Albecete, and the naval base at Cartagena.
 There was no late news from Gam dia, but it was believed thousands of popular front leaders, including such big men as General Jose Mia ia. may have been trapped there before they could leave the country.
 The fall of Valencia and the other cities occurred without re- SiStance.
 Enter at Today
 Automobiles bearing members of the Nationalist Fa1angist (Fascist) organization appeared suddenly in the streets and entered the Plaza Castelar, in the center of Valencia, at 1 p. m. q a. m.. EST9.
 In an instant, United Press dis patches from Valencia reported, Na- tionalist flags appeared in the hands of people in the Plaza and all hands were raised in the Fascist salute.
 Swiftly following up the surren- der of Madrid, the Nationalists cap- tured city after city with men of their fifth column" who, after hav- ] ing been under cover during the Civil War, seized control of such key towns as Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Murcia, Almeria, Jaen, Alicante and AIbecete.
 To Valencia, the Nationalist tri-. umph was 6 relief. as it had been to Madrid. Terror had been intensi- flying among the people. United Press dispatches said, until in the early hours of this morning leaders of the Republican defense council announced for the first time that Madrid had fallen. Valencia took it for granted that it, too, would be surrendered. and its hope mater
 The defense council was working on plans to evacuate to French North Africa or to France proper those Republicans who might be subjected to Nationalist reprisals.
 The council explained that the surrender of Madrid was the first step in its program of peace.
 Pour Into Valencia 6epIslsa6 4sInb ussq pau eIousIgA but last night Republican troops and civilian refuges began pouring into the city in trucks. Then an armored car rolled into the plaza Castelar with the news that Aran- juez, south of Madrid, had been captured.
 People were damned into the cen- tral area and near panic conditions prevailed as officers and soldiers jammed Republican defense coun- cil buildings, begging for aid in cs- caping.
 This morning Gen. Segismundo Casalo, war minister in the defense council, gave the order to surrender Valencia.
 It was indicated that other lead- CTS had already fled. A United Press correspondent who visited the government buildings found all high officials absent but Casado. A sim gle automobile stood in the street, waiting for him and his aides to start for Gandia.
 British Owned Port Bombed
 (Gandia is British owned port on the coast south of Valencia. It was bombed heavily by the Nation alists yesterday. There have been indications that British warships might evacuate some Republican leaders from Gandia.-Ed)
 It was estimated 100000 troops al- ready were in Madrid today and
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CLIPPER OFF AGAIN

Port Washington, N. r., March 29 Pan American Airways 74-passen- ger Atlantic Clipper took off at 11:30 a. rn., EST, today on its maiden voyage to Bermuda.
 The flying boat carried 40 passen- gers and was explained by R. O. D. Sullivan who commanded the smaller Bermuda Clipper.
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DEsPONDENCY BLAMED

New Haven, Conn, March 29 = (UP) Dependency was blamed to- day for the suicide of Henry F Skelly, 62, who jumped from Grand Avenue Drawbridge into Quinni- piac river late yesterday. Two men who saw the leap but were unable ito prevent the suicide, recovered the body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-29
OLD PRESIDENT
 OF CUBA DIES

Miami Beach, Fla. March 29.- (UP)-Gerardo Machado, who was overthrown as president of Cuba in the island revolution of August, 1883 died today after an operation.
 Machado, who fed into exile when revolutionists broke his dictatorship in Cuba, underwent the operation for removal of a small tlimor at St. Francis hospital.
 He had been living here with his family since last fall and had been in poor health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-29
GREAT BRITAIN,
 FRANCE TIED UP
Franco Victory Puts Brake on Stop Hitler Plan of
 Big Nations
Ry WERR MILLER

Copyright 1859 By United PreSS)
 London, March 29-(UP)-General Franco's victory puts a brake on the efforts of Great Britain and France to erect a "halt Hitler front in Europe.
 The two democratic governments, faced with another worrisome fac- tor bound to influence their re-shap- ing of. foreign policy, are likely to proceed, even more cautiously and less vigorously than in the past. Y
 Franco's complete control of Spain has re-enaph asizeG the critical dan- gers to tine strategic position Of Great Britain and France in the Mediterranean in event of a
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HUSBAND, WIFE
 COMMIT SUICIDE

Trumbull, Conn, March 29-tUP)
 Stephen Daner, 60, sign painter, and his wife, Rose. 55, committed suicide today by inhaling carbon monixide gas fumes after leaving notes to friends and laying out the clothing in which they said they wished to be buried.
 The bodies were found in the cab of an old truck in a garage at the rear of their home.
 Police said the notes gave no mo- tive for the suicide pact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-29
Gov. Asks Constitutional
 Amendment ToP Prevent Dual Job Holding Of Legislators
Bereaved Parents Of Jackie Grady Hopeful
Somewhere, Somehow They Believe He Is Still Alive; Searchers Fail to Find Slightest Clue-But
 Hunt Will Not Cease

Parents of little Jackie Grady, A. of II Gates avenue refused to entertain any tragic theories to the where abous of their boy today although he disappeared and has been lnheard from since last Thursday week tomorrow Organized search conducted along two fronts today the quicksand between Monroe and Dallas avenues and the scov Da proved frutess Nearly $2OO officially reported in the East End Community Club fund this
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government would immediately open great recruiting campaign to sup ply the increased territorial army which will require more instructors, equipment, reserves and war ma terialS.
 Further and much augmented eff fort is required to bring home to the nation the need for obtaining the numbers at in the shortest pos Sible time," he said.
 The prime minister said the gov- ernment intended to utilize the services of retired officers, ;lon-com- missioned officers and veterans for training recruits.
 Meet Present Needs In reply to. questions, he made ii clear that the government decision to increase the territorials by vol untary enlistment meant that the cabinet believes that voluntary serv. ice instead of conscription will meel the present needs of the nation. Previously, the cabinet had beer reported considering inauguration 0i conscription in some form as result of irlsistence by France and Polanc that such action was necessary h strengthen the anti-Nazi front Prime Minister Neville Chamber. laia told questioner in the hous, of commons today that the govern.
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Mar. 2s (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Mar 27th, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $6,699,132,s2O.4O $5,461,737. .379.72
 Receipts
 $4.778,576,6s0
 Cross Deficit
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Loyalists Are Crumb bling In Larger Cities
Valencia Surrendered This Morning at "a. m.; Many of Big Leaders of War
 May Have Been Trapped
BY EDWARD G. DE FURY United Press Staff Correspondent

Madrid, March 29 = UP) = Republican Spain city the officially proclaimed ended Valencia, third largest city after Barcelona and Madrid fell 24 hours after Madrid In rapid succession the Nationalist Faangists took oyer such key towns as Ciudad Real
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British T erritorial Armies On War Basis
Orders to That Effect Were Given Today-Gestures to Dictators of Europe, Now Give Way to
 War Like Preparations
BY FREDERICK KUH United Press Staff C0rrespOndent)


 London, March 29.-(UP).-Great Britain ordered her territorial army increased to war time basis of 340,- 900 men today as diplomatic ges- lures against Europe's dictators gave way to militray precautions.
 With British and French general staffs in close consultation and the government reported seeking se- cret agreement among key nations opposed to Nazi expansion in Eu- rope, Urine Minister Neville Cham berlain announced in the house of commons that the territorialS or na- tional guard would be almost tripled by a voluntary enlistment cam- paign.
 The territorial army, distinguish ed from Britain's regular army of 218,O0O at home and overseas, would form the backbone of fighting forces in event of conflict.
 Already completed plans provide for a British expeditionary force to go immediately on outbreak of war to France.
 Peace Time Strength
 The British army strength in peace time is distributed as fol- lows:
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Milford chronicle., 1939-08-18
GREENWOOD

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Kubeck returned
to their home in Philadelphia. Sun
day. after spending a weeks vacation
with their daughter and son-in-law.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bellas. Mrs.
Lottie Johnson. Mrs. Kubeck's moth
er. returned home with them.
Roy Holcombe of Mt. Holly, N. j..
Miss Uhla Sprybec of Trenton. N. j..
were the weekend guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerald Pearson. and on Sunday
MIR. and Mrs. Pearson had as dinner
guests Mr.. Waldo Lovette. Miss
Betty Neal of Newark. They all mo-
tored to Rehoboth Sunday afternoon.
Bernard Kuebeak. Miss Ida Olson
of Philadelphia. are spending a weeks
vacation with Mr.. Kubeak's sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
klemon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Grove. daugh-
ter. of Wilmington, spent the week.
tnd with Mrs. Groves mother. Mrs.
Mayme Long.
Charles B. Porter of Milton spent
Saturday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Kubek, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Bellas, Mrs. Lottie John
son motored to Rehoboth Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Hollis of Phila-
oelphia. are visiting Mr.. Hollis par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hollis.
Clayton Johnson was taken to the
Memorial Hospital, at Milford. last
Thursday. where he underwent an
operation for appendicitis. He is
slowly improving.
Milford chronicle., 1939-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Johnson OF
Wilmington. spent the weekend with
Mrs. Johnson's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
". S. Lord.
John Gallo returned home on Sat
urday after visiting his mother. Mrs.
James Breeding. of Philadelphia.
c. Constantine spent the weekend
In Ocean City with his wife.
Paul Keen spent a few days last
week with his parents in West Ches-
ter, Pa.
Bobby Rooney returned home on
Monday after spending a three-weeks
vacation with his aunt in Lansdowne,
Pa.
Miss Phyllis Baker returned home
Sunday after spending a week in
Norwood. Pa. and wildwood. N. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hurd of Har-
rington. spent the weekend with
Mrs. Hurd's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Rogers.
MIR. and Mrs. Townsend P. Rust. Jr.
are spending this week at Virginia
Beach, Va.
DR.. William johnson spent the
weekend with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Johnson, of Easton.
Miss Audrey and Buddy Crowley of
Philadelphia. are spending their va
cations with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Rooney.
The F. F. A. Chapter just returned
from a three-day trip to the fair in
New York.
Henry Isckera of Philadelphia re-
turned here on Sunday to accept a
position.