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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
INDUSTRY GOOD
in new ENGLAND
Heavy Volume OF Business
Was Booked During Sept.
Buying Rush

Boston, Oct. 12-(UP)-InduStrial
activity continued at a good pace in
New England in the past week, re-
flecting the heavy volume of business
booked during the September buying
rush, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc, said
today.
Buyers now, however, have revert
ed back to hand-to-month basis,
ordering just for immediate needs
because of the uncertainty sur
rounding outcome of the European
peace" proposals.
Prices on the leading raw materials
generally were firm at level some
what under the recent peaks.
Wool markets turned quiet, with
purchases confined to small amounts
for immediate requirements. Prices
were slightly lower, although firm
er tendency developed toward the
close Of the week.
Wool fabric mills, with produc-
ton sold well ahead, were increasing
operations in some lines. Mems wear
cloth continued in active demand,
but there were some signs of resist
ance to higher prices in women's
wear. Goods producer5 reported that
prices were still below replacement
values, despite the advances an
nounced over the past month.
Trading in cotton goods was COM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
PROPOSE WOMEN
FOR COMMITTEE
Reorganization Group
Suggests "a Members;
Scully Endorsed

The reorganization group Of the,
Democratic party, at its meeting
last night, voted to recommend to
the town convention that the town
committee personnel be increased
from 80 to "a, and that half the
members be women. The recon-
mendation also calls for adequate
representation for racial groups.
Another recommendation voted
was that the members Of the town
committee be selected each year be-
fore election, rather than after, and
that the selection be made by means
of direct primary or caucus ir each
voting district. It was also voted
to recommend to the convention
that membership on the town COM
mittee be forbidden to city employees.
The reorganization group voted to
endorse MIR. Scully tur the Demo-
cratic nomination for mayor and to
have its members do everything pos
sible to aid In the primary cam
paign. Ward and district captains
and workers will campaign on be-
half Of the corporation counsel.
Among the speakers at the meet
ing were Mr.. Scully, Chairman J.
Gregory Lynch, State Chairman j.
Francis Smith and Attorney Michael
v. BlanSfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
Rival Political Factions Open Election Campaign
There's A Difference!
bury Republican Americans Smear Campaign"
-. Warren Epson Can Do No Wrong!

of the Republican party under
Warren Upson's leadership, Is not
one to be favorably compared with
previous achievements Of the party
under q different leadership.
Even his victory over the Per-
relic forces Monday night gives
little cause of boasting, since the
Perriello forces lacked the well or
ganized political machine which
was at the disposal Of the reg
ulars.
Many thousands of voters seem
to know the real reason for Papes
and Upson's objection to Per-
riello. After the conventions at
which nominees are selected viii
come election day.
On that day those voters who
have no obligation to be loyal to
any party,s dictate, win pull the
lever that viii most satisfy their
resentment.
We are happy to be able TO
thank you Mr.. Editor and hope
that our appreciation Of the poll
icy of the Waterbury Democrat
in this struggle for real democ-
racy, viii be proven In Q tangible
way.
Sincerely yours,
SPECTATOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
Octoher Ia. 1899.

October IL, 1899.
Editor Waterbury Democrat,
Grand Street,
Waterbury, Conn.
Dear MIR. Editor:
In behalf Of a number Of citi-
zens Of this city, want to express
our appreciation for your fair att
titude and particularly for the edi-
torial appearing in your edition
Of Monday evening, October Q. !
A comparison of the editorial
printed IN the Waterbury Ameri-
can of the same date, reveals
many good reasons why the Wa
terbury Democrat is the friend Of
thousands of Republicans who
have been trying for years to OBJ
tain a fair recognition from the
leaders of the Republican party
Of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Republican AM
erican papers which have done
such outstanding work through
their editorials in accusing Mayor
Perriello of political duplicity,
never printed the story OF the rea-
son why Frederick w. Palomba
and many Of the reorganizers Of
the Republican party were ousted.
We do not recall ever reading Of
the occurrence of the meetings
held at the Waterbury club prior
to Mr.. Palombas removal from
the Craftsmanship of he town
committee.
AS to party loyalty or disloyalty
and the criticism that Mayor Per-
riello has had to deal with the
Democrats, Mr.. Epson, chairman
Of the Republican town commit
tee probably should be the one to
have the least to say about 1t.
On Mr.. Upson's and the Repub-
lican Americans own theory,
thousands Of voters will agree that
Mr.. Upson ought to give good
reason why 1t was all right for
him to be associated with Daniel
j. Leary, In an oil firm of which
Rowley Philips was its president,
Warren j. Upson its secretary and
Daniel J. Leary its treasurer.
AS to Joseph Petroccione, whom
the Waterbury Republican Ameri-
can would like to fire from
the city yard, many recall that
1t Is the same Joseph Petroccione
whom william j. Pape used in the
court proceedings to affect the re-
moval of the registrars Of voters
In 1884.
It was perfectly all right for
Warren J. Epson to deal with the
Independent Democrats, when
through his own lack of sufficient
support In the Republican party,
he knew he did not have show
at the last city election.
Many loyal Republicans realize
that the record Of achievements
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
SOCIALISTS GIVEN
PLACE ON MACHINE
Secretary of State APP
proves Application of
Local Party

The Socialist party of waterbury
was today notified by Secretary Of
State Sara B. Crawford that its
nominating petitions were found in
order and that its 20 candidates for
city and town Offices were entitled
to places on the voting machines
In the city election Nov. IA.
A similar ruling in the case Of the
Independent Republican party was
considered certainty, and the off,
cial notification from Hartford was
being awaited by this group. whose
only candidate Is Patrick M. Per-
relic for mayor.
This means that five parties can
have places on the machines If they
so desire. The other three are the
Democratic, Republican and Inde-
pendent Democratic parties. There
is, however, the possibility that
either the Independent Democrats
or Independent Republicans may
yield their rights to places on the
machines.
The Socialists plan a compare
lively long and active campaign, be-
ginning with a radio talk tomorrow
night by John w. Ring, candidate
for mayor.
Other Socialist nominees whose
petitions have been approved are as
follows:
Controller-Frederic G. Smedley.
City clerk-Franklin d. Barringer.
Tax collector-Sarnuel Wolozin.
City treasurer-Harry Stark.
Town clerk-James Sullivan.
City sheriff-Andrew Rock.
Board of aldermen-Morris Fem,
Philip G. Brainard, Barnet Stein,
Raymond G. Smith, John Yost,
Samuel A. Shnaerof, Emma Rock
and Clayre A. Driscoll.
Board OF ducation--Nellie Mel
lick, Anna Smith, Gerald W. Co
viello. Michael Twersky and James
Laviana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

,ernment's doing more and more for
Its people, and we have to achieve
efficient government before we can
hope to convince the people of the
soundnesS # such a program.
Merit System
We promise to institute the merit
system for city employees as far as
practicable under our present char
ter from the beginning of our adj
ministration and to submit to the
electorate in October, 1910, a pro-
posed amendment to the charter es-
tablishing a merit system for city
employees BY charter amendment I'M
der the home rule provisions Of
Secs. Sc and 81 Of our present char
t..
We promise to require that union
wages be paid on all contract work
awarded by the city and gradually
to substitute direct employment for
contracts In public work with pay
ment Of union wages to all city en-
ployes who are Of the trades and
working for the city at their trades.
We promise to preserve order in
the event of strikes, to suppress
racketeering methods that may be
attempted by either side in the event
Of labor dispute and urge on both
sides the arbitration Of their diff
ferences.
We promise to seek to bring about
an accurate and complete re-check
OF assessments to eliminate favorit-
ism.
We promise to cooperate with the
state highway department in its pro-
gram for trunk highways through
the outskirts OF the city and to In
stitute a planned street improvement
program.
We promise to work with other
valley communities and private in
terests for the rectification of pres
ent unsanitary conditions regarding
the Naugatuck river and to plan for
proper sewage and garbage disposal
plants.
We promise to enter into nego-
tiations with surrounding towns for
sale Of surplus water from the wa
ter system, the income from which
will be applied toward reduction of
our waite debt.
Recreational Facilities
We promise to improve existing
parks and work for additional re-
irrational facilities such as play
grounds and community houses in
all sections Of the city.
We promise to strive to effect re-
auctions on gas, electricity and
rates and to work to-
ward establishment of municipality
owned public utilities as a means
10 this end.
We promise to promote a sound
and constructive program of slum
clearance and low cost housing in
with the United States
authority, and to rigidly en-
force existing coming and planning
avs for the proper development of
The city.
We guarantee to everyone in Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

gram, award Of city work by con-
tract to lowest bidders, efforts at
lower electric, gas and transporta-
ton rates, . broader park and re-
creation program, a merit system,
reassessnaent o: local real estate, bet
te- disposal Of sewage and garbage.
and guarantees Of civil liberties. A
referendum on a merit system for
city employees Is pledged.
No Strings!
Mr.. Smedley said that the Social
lists would be glad to have any Of
their nominees endorsed by the Re-
publican party but only III no strings
are attached"
The Socialists will open their cam
pAign tomorrow night with o radio
address by Mr.. Ring.
Following Is the Socialist party
platform:
The Waterbury local of the Social
its party Of Connecticut, in Offering
its candidates TO the people Of Wa
tcgbury, pledges as follows:
Every promise the party makes
In this campaign Is contained In
this written Platform.
We promise dollars value for
every dollar spent, by the city.
Honesty in government can be ex-
pected Of Socialists as a matter Of
course since we advocate the gov
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
Ring To Inaugurate
Socialists Campaign
May0ralty Candidate to Make First Radio Appeal To-
morrow Evening Party Includes Merit System

The s,ocialist party win not drop
its naayoralty candidate, John w.
Ring, to give the nomination to
someone else In an effort to win Re-
publican support, Attorney Frederic
g. Smedley, the partys candidate
for controller, declared today. He
also asserted that no IDEAL" with
the Republicans is contemplated.
At q meeting last night the party
adopted q platform calling for a
housing and slum clearance pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

paratively light, after the broad buy
ing of September, but prices held
firm. Most buyers were reported al
ready covered on needs for the better
part Of this quarter.
Manufacturers Of staple shoe lines
continued to book heavy orders. ADJ
vance buying Of women's novelties
remained in small volume, as dis
tributors still showed resistance to
any increase in prices. Quotations
on hides were slightly lower at the
close Of the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

terbury full and complete civil lib
erty as provided for by the national
and state Constitutions.
We promise that all city offices
will be open to the public during
business hours and that the public
business will be done publicly, not
secretly.
We promise to make all city pur-
chases, except the most minor ones,
en- sealed competitive bids, carrying
out to the full the spirit Of the new
charter amendment setting up the
department Of purchase.
Genuine Service
In summary and explanation, we
state that the Socialist party be-
lieves that government must mean
genuine service to all the people and
should not be an instrument of
special privilege. We hope to unite
the workers and other fair minded
citizens into a wholesome force for
decency and progress in civil af-
fairs. The affairs of Socialist munic-
ipal officials have uniformly been
directed toward this and with the
result that Milwaukee, Bridgeport
and Reading are considered to be
the best governed cities in the
United States. 1t is our aim to place
Waterbury In this same class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

Jean Hersholt. star Of RKo Ra-
dos Meet Or. Christian" Is one
Of the countrys outstanding collec-
tors OF first editions. His collection.
which cost him fortune. Is insured
for almost q quarter of million
dollars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
NEW ARCHDIOCESE

Vatican City, Oct. 12-(UP)-Pope
Plus today elevated Washington, D.
c., to the status Of an archdiocese.
The capital previously had been
part Of the Baltimore archdiocese.
Msgr. Michael Curley. archbishop
Of Baltimore, also will act as arch
bischop Of Washington but the two
Sees henceforth will be separate and
autonomous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

A pedestrian was fined recently
in Christchurch, New Zealand, for
not crossing the street at right an
gnes in As feet, but taking 10l feet
instead to get to the opposite curb
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
HOLD THREE YOUTHS

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 12-CUP)
= Federal authorities held three
youths today for arraignment be-
fore a U. s. Commissioner on
charges Of stealing two WPA checks
and forging and cashing one for $50.
They were Almond Angelotti, 20,
and Valentino Ferraro, 81, both of
Hamden and Vincent Vitoli, West
Haven. The offense allegedly was
committed more than yaer ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
MEN IN I2STATES.
rs CITIES, Report
SAVINGS UPT0
$148 AQuART
ON WHISkEY!

s~ Coast to Coas, Former Users Of E.pensipe" Whistles
Are Switching to Rich, Mellow Old Quaker! Why? They've
Lsss.ed Hog To By Fine RIskey and SaUe Money Doing IT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

State Chairman j. Francis Smith
and Attorney j. Gregory Lynch
were the targets Of attack last night
as ward and district workers of the
Culhane for mayor club met at
The Elton. Attorney Thomas F.
McGrath, former senator, who has
taken no part in politics in recent
years, labelled Mr.. Smith "the
essay writer from Dartmouth" and
"the little lumber king" and charged
that under his leadership the DEM
ocratic party Of the state has gone
backward.
Attorney McGrath alleged that
Mr.. Lynch became a member Of the
Board of Aldermen through a deal
with the present Republican mayor"
Senator Culhane reiterated his
pledge that he would support the
winner Of the Democratic primary,
and challenged the opposition to
make the same pledge. He pre-
dicted victory in the primary and
in the city election.
McDuff Chairman
Other speakers were DR.. Edgar
G. Adams and DR.. John Fruin. A
message was read from DR.. John
Frenzy, who was unable to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

A beluga, a species Of sturgeon,
caught recently In the Caspian Sea,
weighed $500 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

. les true! Men who used to pay up
% 81 - more q quart for expensive"
bfands-have now learned to buy
rich, mellow Old Quaker Whiskey
md sose money too!
We wanted to know why. Why
men who had been paying in some
eases t,ries a. much, now preferred
Old Quaker. Were they just trying to
save money? On was It Old Quakes's
taste and aroma? So trained inves-
dgstofs vent to 1.156 Of these men,
in u states, 46 cities-and asked.
Here's What They Said
TAsiy statements make astonishing
reading! "What," says Milo Fender,
Keithsburg. H., 'me pay over $500
Q quart for fancy-priced wh.skey?
Net ginee ] found Old Quaker saves
As $50 . quart. and Is every bit -
god" enc more hish-prieed whis-
HN ios me-" says Frank H. Scott,
e. Louis, Mo. "Oid Quaker tastes
svssy bic % good, saving $l.35 a
betsie." So take . tip from these
assni u Old Quaker appeals to yoar
taste, you save money on every
bottle. Try Old Quaker today.
Evening star., 1939-11-26

had been playing "cat and mouse" with
British Intelligence Service on whole
plot for 81 days. exchanging short wave
wireless communication with British
contacts throughout that time.
With denouement, Gestapo concluded
its conversations with innocent British
ers as follows:
In the long run, conversation with
self-important foolish persons is bore
some. You will understand if we break
OF. Hearty greetings from your af-
festionate German opposition, German
Gestapo."
Later, British denied any connection
with Munich bombing, asserted Stevens
and Best were attempting to establish
validity Of Nazi peace proffer.
German sources later tied in an
American citizen with Munich incident,
claiming that Helmuth Hirsch, executed
on June 4, 1887, for plotting against
Hitler and Mussolini was one of ring
which has been fighting for chancellors
life
In background of these intrigues are
other personalities, invested with certain
glamour because of
Royol Intrigue things they might do
In Offinq? even if they don't. One
is Otto. prince of Haps-
burg dynasty, now in Belgian exile but
ready to return to throne of Austria if
permitted. Others are sons and grand
sons Of Kaiser Wilhelm, whose attitude
toward national socialism of todays
Germany is subject of continued specu-
lation despite presence of several in
Nazi service.
And only last week, state ordered con-
fiscation Of all German possessions of
Fritz Thyssen, steel baron who led ma
tion's industrialists in adoption of Hit
ler's party in 1888. Today, Thyssen lives
in Switzerland. ignoring peremptory re-
quests that he return to Germany.
Feeling economic pinch, Reich intensi-
fled efforts to effect new trade pact with
Rumania; unsuccessful, Nazi pressure
forced resignation of Rumanian cabinet.
Pro-ally King Carol was reported turn
Ing to new government aides who would
continue resistance to German trade
pIDpSSdlS.
From similar economic motives Reich
decreed increase in working day of es-
sential industries from 8 to 10 hours.
Feeling same effects of war, British
considered compulsory savings" pro-
gram to finance conflict, worried about
8.75 per cent increase in cost of living
since war began.
Ominously, Moscow warned Finland
that Soviet will not tolerate any OBJ
stacles to Russian domination of Baltic.
In Prague. Czech workers, restless un-
der Nazi martial law Cancelled strike in
face Of German executions.
In London, King George vi recessed
Parliament until next Tuesday, extolled
"unfiinching determination of my people
to make every sacrifice for victory"
Evening star., 1939-11-26
Behind the Lines

On night of November death missed
Adolf Hitler by II minutes as time bomb
wrecked Munich beer hall after his de-
parture.
On night of November .,oruer Incl
dent occurred at Venloo on Dutch Ger
man frontier, appeared at time to be
manufactured demonstration perhaps as
prelude to Nazi invasion of Holland.
In past week occurred sequel to these
events: First, in announcement from
Berlin that one Georg Elser former resi-
dent of Munich, at instigation of one
Otto Strasser, German exile living in
France, had planted bomb; second, in
announcement that Capt. Richard Henry
Stevens and Sigismund Payne Best, Bri-
tish intelligence officers who are alleged
to have furnished money for bomb plot,
had been captured during venloo scufie.
In brief, Berlin communique said that
British had been attempting to foment
anti-Nazi revolution, using The Hague
as headquarters for intriguing; that
Munich bombing had been planned more
than year ago, based on certainty that
Hitler would return as usual to beer gar
den on anniversary of first Nazi putsch.
Stevens, identified as head of Britain's
espionage service on continent, and
Best, his aide, were
British Agents seized, Germans said,
Kidnoned as they attempted to
cross frontier into Hol-
land.
As fantastic and fascinating as tale by
E. Phillips Oppenheim was subsequent
story from Berlin that German Gestapo
Evening star., 1939-11-26
War at Sea

Destruction and death became whole
sale on North Sea last week
Apparently loosing great floating mine
field off British east coast Germans
were credited, or blamed, with destruc-
ton of approximately 80 vessels, neutral
and belligerent commercial and fighting
in seven days. In single 24-hour span,
eight sinkings were reported, several
within sight of English shore.
Ship tonnage destroyed since Septem-
Der 3 was near 100000, lives lost ex-
ceeded 1000. Britain alone has lost
about IS ships, neutral nations have paid
toll of some so vessels.
Although none of last weeks casualties
involved as fmany deaths as did Dutch
passenger liner Simon Bolivar on No
vember 18, Japanese lost 11,930-ton
Terukini Maru within sight of British
coast.
At pace of last week, bringing months
sinkings to nearly So toll for November
exceeds October's total of At and may
pass September record of go.
Instrument of destruction for most of
merchant sinkings was believed drifting
mines. some of which were believed
planted by low-flying Nazi planes fire.
quently seen off shore, on
Mines LoId one occasion even venturing
From Air up Thames River estuary.
Somewhat frantically, in
light of their phlegmatic self f-assurance,
British gave thought to devising new
anti-mine defenses.
For among mine victims of week were
not only merchant ships but also British
destroyer Gipsy, S150O,000 fighter COM
missioned in 1886; one naval trawler, aud
one minesWeeper And from two sources,
finally from British admiralty, came re-
port that cruiser Belfast 10,000-ton YES
sci of most modern naval construction,
had been attacked and badly damaged,
probably by submarine while lying at
anchor in Firth of Forth. AS on occa-
sion of destruction of Royal Oak, attack
ing submarine is said to have escaped.
But French claimed three more subs
destroyed during week, two by single
patrol boat.
And Britain's strategy was not entirely
defensive.
Before cheering House of Commons on
Tuesday. empires best word fancier,
Churchill, first lord of admiralty an
nounced that all exports of German
origin or ownership" will be subject to
seizure by allied navies.
Heretofore. allies have attempted to
Evening star., 1939-11-26

tied French lines before going to Paris
Tor conference of allied high commands
Back in London, he authored shake
up in British Army Council to bring
more experienced Off
British Stoff GERS into inner advisory
Shoken Up circle.
Heavy French artil-
lery fire against Hammelberg Hill, near
Luxembourg border, early in week.
French made no claims, but Berlin re-
ported that enemy shells had scored
direct hits on Nazi Notifications with
out inflicting more than minor damage.
East of Moselle, French dug new
trenches, brought up additional artillery
but no immediate action ensued.
From both sides scouting parties made
intermittent advances. French reported
taking several groups of prisoners, most
of them young Nazis declared in train
ing to become officers of new German
divisions.
At south ends of Maginot and Siegfried
lines. autumn Rhine floods forced evac-
uation of pillboxes of both armies.
From French Army headquarters came
reports that they have perfected plans
for flooding important highways in low
French Belgian border country on as
little as three minutes warning
Temptingly close to both French and
German lines are busy coal and steel
areas of Belgium and Luxembourg. In
last war, both were occupied early in
conflict, along with important French
industrial sections, by invading Ger
mans; through rest of conflict French
operated without 10 per cent of steel
making potential.
While quick German thrust today