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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
FLOOD CONTROL
 INCONN DEPENDED
Gen. Wadhans Speaking for Gov. Baldwin Pr0-
 tests River Power Plan

Washington, March 14.-(UP)- Gen. s. H. Wadhams, representing Gov. Raymond Baldwin of Connec- ticut, told the House rivers and har- bors committee today that Connec- ticut needs flood protection more than Connecticut river power inn provements between Hartford and Holyoke, Mass.
 Such improvement has been recommended by the war depart ment in a bill under consideration by the committee. t
 This proposed improvement" 1" said Wadhams, member of the Connecticut state nood control ad- ministration, would give us addi- tional power. We have sufficient power already. If the federal gov- ernment intends to spend money in Connecticut 1t would be well spent on flood control. Our states indus tries have been desperately hurt by floods recently"
 Baldwin Sends Telegram
 Baldwin, in a telegram to the committee, said that time must be allowed for considered action on this proposal" and that T already have requested that no definite action be taken util all interested can be heard"
 Rep. Albert Austin, R. Conn.,, also opposed the project.
 "It's nothing but power project" he said.
 Rep, Allen Treadway, .s. Mass, told the committee that his consti- tuents in Holyoke, Mass, favor the project.
 Joseph La Fluer, president of the board of aldermen of Chicopee, Mass, said that he believed the proposed development was "a step in the right direction" He said 1t would aid national defense and would be self-supporting.
 Col. Raymond Wheeler, army en- gineer, said that while a power plant would be included in the project 'ir was not considered that power de- veloped would replace that supplied by private companies"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
PRESIDENT ASKS RELIEF FUNDS
Wants Sl5O,OOO,OOO He Was Cut--Puts It Up
 to Congress-
(NEA Radiophoto)
BY FREDERICK A. STORM

(U. P. White House Correspondent
 Washington, March IA. = (UP) President Roosevelt today asked Congress for $150,000000 additional relief funds to continue WPA oper- ations at about present levels until June 30.
 MT. Roosevelt advised Congress that there had been no substantial change in unemployment conditions since his original relief message of January and his repeated request for $150,000, ,000 in February.
 Congress so far has ignored that request and the president by his message today sought to spur it to action.
 He declared that new studies of the relief and unemployment prob- lem supported fully his statement that $150,000,000 more is needed.
 Would Harm Recovery
 MT. Roosevelt sought to place upon Congress the responsibility for re- duction of relief rolls that would result from any cut in his appropri- ton request. He emphasized his belief that sharp reduction in WPA rolls at this time would harm economic recovery and the pros perity of small businessmen.
 Since my messages of January and February" he said, "a careful check-up shows that there has been no substantial change in the condi- tions of unemployment. On the contrary, recent data have become available substantiating the real need for an additional appropriation of $50 1000, 900.
 Because it has been alleged that I would be satisfied if no further appropriation were made for the coming three months, feel that in justice to myself must make it
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
GREAT BRITAIN,
 FRANCE SILENT
Hands Off Policy as Hitler Pushes New Policies in
 Central Europe
By FREDERICK KUH Limited Press Staff COrreSpOndel


 London, March 14.-(UP)-Great Britain and France kept hands off today while Adolf Hitler-on the first anniversary of his seizure of Austria-pushed a policy of divide and rule" in Central Europe.
 Although the question of German intervention in Czechoslovakia will be, aired in debate in the house of commons this afternoon, official cir cles made it clear here and in Paris that there would be no interference by the big democracies such as led to the Munich conference dur ing last years Sudetenland crisis.
 The two Democratic powers took the position that the four-power guarantee of the present frontiers of CZechoSlovakia after the Munich conference has never actually gone into effect.
 Furthermore, the question of Slovakian independence was official ly viewed as an internal affair de- spite the obvious inspiration of Nazi Germany
 Give Hitler Free Rein
 Both Britain and France had vir- tually given Hitler free rein in Gen. tral Europe and were too busy wor- -ls ls--5 ;-------
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

In the end action on the bill, which was reported in favorably by the Cities and Boroughs Committee, of which Senator Culhane himself is member, was deferred until Thursday on action of Senator Joseph Downes, Democratic mi- nority Leaders, of Norwich. Senator Downes' original motion was to de- fer action until tomorrow, but upon Senator Culhan'e announcement that he would be unable to attend tomorrow's session, an extra day was added.
 Senator Culhane made a number of charges in his arguments for passage of the bill immediately, among them being erroneous state mcnts in Waterbury newspapers, "pressure' being applied by 'cer- tain individual" who proved to be Clains Attorney Vincent Scully.
 Scully. Root Urged Delay
 Attorney Scully and City Engineer Charles Root both wrote to local legislators urging further considera- ton or recommittment of the sewer assessment measure, Senator Ed ward P. Egan and Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney being recipients of such messages.
 The bill itself has been sought in particular by residents of the east- ern sections of Waterbury who claimed that 120 days was not suffi- cient time in which to pay sewer assessments. The Culhane bill would extend the time of payment from 120 days to one year and also pro- vides that any property owner may receive proportional reductions Ill assessments when government funds have been used ill sewer construc- tion. The law would also be re- troactive to January l, 1939.
 Men Would Lose Jobs
 As soon as the favorable report on the bill was read to the senate this morning Senator Culllane asked for suspension of the rules so that it might be passed immediately. He referred to Waterbury newspaper stories, stating that men would have to be laid off if the bill passed and claimed they were not accurate. He said that of the HOO men on WPA sewer jobs now only 50 or 60 are actually paid by the city and the weekly payroll is only $690.
 T have no desire to have any, one laid off," said Senator Culhane.
 He also claimed that 80 per cent of sewer construction costs in Wa terbury goes into WPA wages. He pointed out that the assessment of $2.5O front foot was the same now as before federal aid was secured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
LOYALISTS WILL
 CONTINUE FIGHT
War Minsiter Casado De- cides to Battle Franco
 When He Attacks
By EDMUND E. ALLEN nifad presS Staff COrreSnOndenfl

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Madrid, March 14-(UP)-War Minister Col. Seigismundo Casado said today that the Loyalist defense council expected Generalissimo Francisco Franco's Nationalist army to attack the city at any time, and that Loyalists were prepared to fight, though preferring an honor able peace.
 Discussing peace teams, he said: The council knows the people want their national sovereignty to be re- spected; that there be no reprisals, and that once peace is signed, that harmony reign among Spaniards.
 People Want It He Said
 Since the people want this, and we want it too, we will do all pos sible to achieve 1t. That's my fun damental decision. Regarding the rebel zones opinion of us and our aims, we know nothing more"
 Casado made the statement to foreign newSpapermen at his field headquarters as the city returned to normalcy after the suppression of the. Communist revolt. and as new activity was reported, along the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Mar. fl (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Mar. l1th, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Lnst Year $6,221 ,369, ,O4427 $5,059, 9,S10,O32 43
 Receipts $3,S15,171,S6914 $4,031,649.4 .491.55
 Gross Deficit $2,406 ,197,675.13 $1.02S,16O,5 ,540.SS
 Net Deficit s2,ssO,432,s75.i3 $s74.5s1.4s ss
 Cash Balance s3,271,126, 10000 s3,O6o,sss, ,1Se.21
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
ANGUS M. FRASER
 REPLACES WILLARD

New Haven, Conn.,, March IA - (UP) - Angus M. Fraser, prominent in local politics, became member of. the Republican State Central committee from the ninth district today following his election at a district caucus last night.
 Fraser succeeded Clarence B. Will lard, former secretary of the com mittee who was busted by the Re- publican state convention last fall Fraser, however, was regarded as an ally of Willard's and was noniinat- ed by him at the caucus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
JUSTICE ROBERTS ILL

Washington, March IA (UP)--- Associate Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts was in Garfield hospital today for treatment of an undisclosed ailment.
 Roberts secretary would not dis-. cuss the nature of the treatment.
 Roberts was present at yesterday $ brief session of the court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Adolf Hitler Triumphs Again---Central Europe Map Once More Altered
Premier Tiso Ousted By Czechs Be- comes President, Premier of Very
 Latest New Republic
FRONTIER GERMAN TROOPS TO
 MOVE ON CZECH CITIES
(By the United Press)

Adolf Hitler triumphed again as over-lord of Central Europe today when Slovakia independent of Czechoslovakia was proclaimed with Nazi back ing.
 Developments In Latest Break
 Bratislava Secret session of Slovakian parliament proclams independence with Josef TSo proNazi and foe of the central government at Prague, as president
 Berlin = German troops at frontier ready to move into four Czech cities Naz press charges of Czech terrorism against Germans. Marshal Hermann Goerng speeds home from Italy.
 Budapest = Hungarian troops fight with Czechs, occupy Czech frontier villages including Oerhegya apparent renewal of demand for annexation of Carpatho Ukraine to Hungary.
 Prague - Cabinet of Premier Rudolf Beran resigns in compliance with German utimatum. Communications with Brasava severed Division of republic into three states Bohemia, Sovaka and Carpatho Ukraine with complete independence foreseen
 London - Great Britain and France, still fearful of Italian move in Mediterranean maintain "handS off" policy.
 Warsaw - Poland reported strengthening troop con centratiOnS CZechoSlOyak frontier
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Local Senator Is Alone In Battle To Force Action
Bill Was to Postpone Sewer Assessment in City-At- tempted to Force Measure Through Under Sus=
 pension of Rules-He Finally Lost
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK Democrat Legislative RepOrter)

T. Cuhane fought and losing battle to force the bill
 extending assessments in the City of Waterbury through the Senate this morning under suspension of the rules The senior senator cashed frequently in verbal duel with both his party members as well the
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Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
Babson Predicts
Building Boom
Coming This Year

NEW YORK CITY, January IL
Building is my candidate for the
1899 Industry of the Year. Each
January, for the past three years
have selected the industry that
I felt had the most promising out
look for the coming twelve months
For 1886, I first chose building
Two years ago. I picked Aviation.
Last January, Chemicals won my
vote. Now, this year, building again
gets my nomination.
America has huge shortage OF
small homes. Experts estimate that
our normal yearly demand is near
ly 100000 units. Since 1929, def
icit of 100000 desirable homes
has piled up. So we have this huge
accumulated shortage, plus our an
nual replacement total of 100000
units to build in 1899. At an aver
age cost of $4,000 per house, this
means a home-building potential
of $4,000. .0O0,0O0
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
Ell CENTRIC, CALF.
New Harris Store
Open for Business
At 552 Main St.

Geo. r. Harris announced the
opening of his new, modern store
at $50 Main street Tuesday The
store presented a highly attractive
appearance with an interior OF
cream walls. off-white ceiling, and
cream fixtures. Large display WIN
dows were also finished in cream
and brilliantly lighted with latest
type lighting fixtures.
The new quarters afford lar
more room than the old Harris
store provided and stocks were
attractively arranged. All new,
modern lighting fixtures have been
installed and a large Skylight in
the center of the store provides
adequate light most of the day
A large. new neon sign will be in
stalled on the store front during
the next few days, Harris states.
1--WE are certainly proud OF the
new set-up," Harris said, land be-
lieve that the new location will
prove far more convenient for our
customers than the old one did
We are receiving shipments of new
spring merchandise daily and are
better equipped in every way to
serve our customers and to dis
play for them our new merchan-
disc"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
Founders Day
Program for
CHAPTER AV

Founders day was observed in
the program given Monday for
Chapter AV. PEG, by Mrs. c. E.
Sprouse since the national organ
ization this month celebrates the
SEVENTEEN anniversary of its organ
ization by seven young girls in
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
The chapter met at the home
of Mrs. Donna Holloway, $40 Wen
sley avenue. for pot luck lunch
con. business meeting and program,
Mrs. Sprouse being in charge of
the latter. -
Mrs Don Rex, accompanied by
Mrs. Chancellor Livingston, sang
two charming and appropriate solos
after which Mrs. Sprouse gave an
interesting outline of the organiza-
ton of PE.O., of its projects, and
told the highlights in the careers of
the founders.
Mrs. Ross T. HickcoX and Mrs
I,aural Ferguson were welcomed as
Lew members. the others present
including Mesdames J. D. Adams
Stanley Bigelow, Don c. Bitler, Roy
E. Breedlove, w. j. Clements, War
rem Currier, Earle G.. Davis, Donna
Holloway. Harry Horton. L. c
House. J.. d. Huston, M. o. King
IT.. Forrest E. Kutz. Chancellor Liv-
ingston. Howard P. Meyer, Aller
P. Nuffer. Don Rex, c. E. Sprouse
Vaughn N. Thompson.
Mrs. Mary E.. Johnson and Mrs
Joe Ford were luncheon guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
Hiss FaIIa Gives Travel Talk
Dn France for Club Section

fiss Estella Falla of Imperial
e a delightful travel talk on
nee Monday afternoon for the
b Thousand clubs History sec
b. the members meeting at the
pn Bacon home. 681 Sandalwood,
|h Mrs. Bacon. Mrs. Julia Brack-
Mrs. ID. II. Stephens as hos
'es.
Hiss Falla gave a vivid deScrip-
b of the old castles in France de-
bing in detail the enormous
|ateaux Chambord. The speaker
of her experiences in Paris,
visits to the famous book stalls
the banks of the Seine. TO the
vre and to other art galleries
museums. She also visited the
tle fields of the World war.
cribing the reforestation of Bel
b Wood and the graves at Flan-
; Field.
he hostesses served tea to their
sts, the table making a pretty
ure with its lace cloth. and
tIpiece of petunias in the dark
(e colors. Mrs. p. N. Van Slyck
Mrs. E. j. Mack poured.
quests were Mesdames u. N.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
The POst-Press Business Review
SPECIAL Event WOULD HELP
START COMING SPRING SEASON

With new and its needs approaching,
might be we'll for Ell Ccntro's merchants to consider
the possibility of holding community event to start
off the spring with bang!
Dollar Day effected a strong start for the fall buy
ing season and either another Dollar Day similar
event would go long way toward getting the spring
season under way.
early in the in the valley they often somewhat
lax in beginning to shop for it. With huge stocks of
new merchandise ready fill their needs merchants
often take the rap while waiting for spring business
to begin. -
It has already been proved to the satisfaction of El
Centre merchants and the public that such community
days do have definite mutual value for all concerned
Let's start thinking and plan some such worth
while event for the future. Spring will be here
in a very short time.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
aside OiICo.
aces Lon9-T erm
DIV. v.Campaisn

"a &dc Oil company has con-
tied for an advertising schedule
appear in the Post and Press
len starts this week and runs
sistently until sometime in Sep
lber.
advertisements are strategically
cdulcd to appear at psychology
v correct times on several days
h month.
ccording to Seaside officials and
lcolm Huey Imperial Valley
side distributor. sales on Sea-
products have been very graft
he since the introduction Of
Sc quality products here several
rs ago.
BY the use of consistent, hard
ing campaigns. such as that we
e Just placed with your news
Iers. we know that our business
the valley is going 10 increase
hdily." Seaside officials said.
have the firm belief that the
t several years will see the val
advance and grow by leaps and
lds and we're prepared to sup
Hany amount of demands for
products, which are as fine as
market affords
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17

Mrs. ". r. Goddard. third vice.
president Of the California Con-
gress Of Parents and Teachers and
Mrs. r. V. Marvin. radio chairman,
expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the work being done
in Imperial Valley as indicated In
the reports made BY the various
p. T. A. presidents al the county
council meeting Monday afternoon
in Harding school
Mrs. Goddard spoke briefly on
the three obiectivcs Of p. T. A:
parent education, the primary goal
of the founders: philanthrophy. and
the mechanics Of organizations as
the vehicle for making possible the
other two projects.
Mrs. Marvin outlined the scope
and goals. of her work as state ra-
dio chairman.
Mrs. w. J. Meagher of FL Cen
tro. county president. spoke on the
growth of p. T. A. in this county
quoting statistics as follows: there
is one p. T. A. memoer for every
o.O7 average daily attendance In
the school: the county boasts one
p. T. A. member for every Sc per-
sons in the county; Imperial coun-
ty is sixth In the state in the aver
age size of local units. lob men,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
Seventh Birthday
Celebrated

Children in Mrs. Winifred Will
sons second grade room at Hard
ing school Monday enjoyed Patsy
Ann Tyler's seventh birthday an
niversary as much as she did, for
her mother. Mrs. John Tyler. gave
party at the school with all Patsy
AIMS fellow students as guests.
Just before school closed Mrs
Tyler brought ice cream, a beauti-
fully decorated birthday cake and
attractive favors for the youngsters
The whole room having delightful
party in honor of Patsy AIMS
birthday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
Beginners Bridge
Section Lesson

Mrs. John West and Miss Matte
Jim Michael entertained the Begin
ners bridge section Of the Junior
Ten Thousand club Monday night
al the Weist home, 88l Ell Centre
avenue. - -.>
Those present were Mesdames
Arch Bryant. Oscar Bryant, Mar
garet Butler. B. E. Lemons. and
the Misses Winnie Trudell, Louise
Chamlis. Verna Ruggles, Rosalie
LaBrucherie.
Next meeting will be Feb. at
the Ruggles home, 642 Olive, with
the Misses Verna and Loretta Rug
giles and Miss Eula Martin as hos
tpSSeS
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
bO,6b9 Fords Sold
During De ecember

DEARBORN, Mich. - The Ford
Motor company's domestic sales OF
so $3.50 units for December were
the largest of any month since
September 1887, and were approxi-
mately 20 per cent above those OF
December a year ago. the Ford
Motor company announced today.
The sales total included Ford, Mer-
curry, Lincoln Zephyr and Lincoln
cars.
Used car sales were also 20 per
cent greater than December last
year. Stocks of used cars i'll the
hands of dealers are 25 per cent
less than January l year ago.
January production schedules of
Ford, Mercury and Lincoln-zephyr
cars, as announced recently. have
been increased over December.
The gain in Lincoln-Zephyr sales
during December was especially no.
table. the total having been the
highest of any month since January
1887.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
osntts:. ssnSs: OF Interest to Women ssSi' eaS.
Calendar
TUESDAY

TUESDAY
PIT. A. show, !, Wilson school.
Jackson dinner. 1880. Dunlaek
hotel, Brawley.
Advanced Bridge section, 7:3e,
673 Brighton.
Camp Fire guardians, 1880, VII
son school.
Troop 6. B.S.A.. 1880. Scout hut.
Troop 22, B.S.A, 1880. Eastside
Scout hut.
I.O.O.F. No. 397, 8, $50 Main.
I. v. Commandery No. 81, 3, Ma
sonic temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. 5. Of j.,
8, Masonic temple.
WEDNESDAY,
Baby clinic. 9-4, Civic Improve
ment club.
Bridge luncheon, 1880. golf club.
Mt. Signal home department,
1880. NJ. II. Downing home.
Imperial PIT. A.. 3. high school.
City council, 1880, city hall.
Troop 2, B.S.A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Eagles. 8, 500 Broadway.
s ct 40. $40, WestmorIand.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
ADS ELIMINATE WORKING
MY WAY THROUGH COLLEGE

"1 don't have to tell her anything like that-bccauSe
have been trained by experts in honest sacsmaship
"I've gone to schools fabrication and motor car
service too When lubrcate car 1t is accordlne "
snecfcatons drawn up and laid out by that car manu-
facturer Yes sir ought to know my stuff!
Sand when 7 call on a neighborhood prospect, get
fair hearing. Because my neighbors already kno"
about me- They've learned about my qualifications from
our newspaper advertising
is Nawsnaner advertising goes directly into the home
and if it's good advertising it does the same Kho Oh
lob as personal selling.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
Athletic Section
In New Projects

Women's Athletic section OF the
Ten Thousand club has a new fea-
ture added to the program, advanc-
ed type dancing. This will be IN
cluded in the regular program We'd
nesday morning at 9 o'clock in the
club house, when tap routines will
be taught by Mrs. L. A. Lewis, in
structor.
The section is also learning some
of the OLD time dances including
the Spanish waltz, three step. Ven
ita and others. Golf, horseback rid
ing, badminton are sports to be
taken up by the group. Member
ship in the section is open to all
Ten Thousand club members. Mrs
Percie Thacker is chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
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