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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
ITALY CALLS ON
 RUSSIA TO BEHAVE
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 Der of Fascist corporations. which replaced the old chamber of depu- ties, at its meeting next Thursday.
 That part of the communique which dealt with shipping was be- licved to have been aimed at Great Britain especially, and 1t was fore- cast that Italy might demand the removal of some restrictions under the British French blockade of Ger many. Particularly. 1t was said, Italy might seek to remove or least to minimize the delay to Italian ships held at Gibraltar.
 Though the communique did not mention Finland, 1t was understood that both Mussolini and Ciano dis cussed the Russo Finnish war in their council speeches.
 Communique
 The council communique said:
 "The council having heard the re- port of Count Clano, which was accompanied by irrefutable, detail- ed Recommendation, affirms that the immediate causes of the war, the unchanged character of the war of siege on the western front, the de- velopment of the war which has af- fected mainly the economic field, blockade and counter blockade, and the territorial changes which have occurred from the Baltic to the Car pathians, all legitimize fully the de- cision of the cabinet Sept. l, es- tablishing the -belligerence of Italy--a decision which so far has prevented the extension of the con- fiict to southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean, and decision which the council reaffirms.
 Germany, Italy Friends
 "In face of tendencious informa- tion of foreign origin. the council declared that the relations between Germany and Italy remain the same as were fixed by the pact of alli- ance and exchange of views that occurred before and after the con- ferences of Milan, Salzburg and Berlin"
 Next the council noted Italys in- terest in the Balkans, and its de- termination to safeguard its ship ping.
 It was the first time the council had met since the occupation of Albania last Good Friday. Popular interest was attested that though the meeting did not start until 10 o'clock last night 2,000 people gath
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
OFFICE SPACE
 OF CITY CLERK
 BADLY GRANTED
Annual Report Indicates
 Need of More Room for Records

A busy year for city boards with more than twice aE many meetings as in the past has placed a heavy burden on hfs office, says City Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice in his annual report to the mayor MT. Fitzmaurice says that the great volume of reports is causing a shortage of vaulo space in his office, and reconn- n1ends that facilities be expanded. He points out that his office was required by law to handle all election material for the city manager referendum. WThe city clerks annual report follows:
 Hon. Patrick M. Perriello, Mayor City Hall
 Waterbury, Connecticut.
 Dear Sir: In accordance With ycur request, am submitting a brief summary of the activities oi the City Clerks Office.
 s~The office, with the personnel conducting the routine operations, has been subjected to a sharp in- crease in work far beyond its or- dinary capacity as Is indicated Tn the fact that a cursory perusal oi the number of meetings recorded ts more than double that Of any year in the past. This means, Of course, that the permanent rec- ords of the boards Of which the Assistant City Clerk and l are clerks will show q volume of bus Inoss far in excess of what was anticipated.
 A consensus of the major boards shows the following; Board of AL dermen. approximately 40 meet ings: Board Of Finance. approXi- mately 70 meetings: Board ot Public Works, approximately S5 meetings.
 Tn addition to the above enum- erated, the office has full and ac- curate records of scores of meet ings of the fire. police, health, re- tirement, zoning, housing author- ity and other boards and commis- sions.
 The past year has seen the pay roll operations conducted by this department in which all pay checks for all city employees were drlwn by my clerks. This office, ni..o, draws on an average of lo,- Do) city cheeks year for all pur- cha, es and obligations of the City Of Waterbury.
 " New charter provisions made mandatory the preparing of al .elCction material, formerly done by the office Of the Town Clerk, e talS which added to the bulk Of tho work of the office and which swas done for two elections, due to .the referendum vote" ordered by tie General Assembly.
 I wish to call attention to the limited space In the vault of this office which in the very near fu- tdre will ''eceSsitate expansion or cSutc a very cramped condition MNiel will hamper the routine of ahe office
 par oh .Vus clerical nature of .th. work in the City Clerks or stlco makes a more thorough re- port extremely difficult, but the records are open to any who wish to inspect them, and they are cor- dially invited to call upon the staff at any time.
 Very truly yours,
 7 Signed:
 JOHN P. FITZMAURICE. ss City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Louise M. Travel were held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the Alderson fu- neral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Ridgway F. Shinn officiating. Bur- tai was in old Pine Grove cemetery. The pallbearers were: Harry Kil- born, Samuel Travel, Frederick Travel, Lester Daniels, John Moore and James McArdle.
 Funeral services of George Kain were held this morning at Il O. clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. pr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiated. Burial was in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Son. derman, widow of Albert Sonder- man, will be held tomorrow morn- ing at 8:15 o'clock from the Mul- vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception, where mass ot requiem will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Welch will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street with a solemn high mass at 10 o'clock at St. Francis church, Tor rington. Burial will be in the old St. Francis cemetery, Torrington.
 The funeral of Francis Danu- sis will be held from his home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
ECONOMY DRIVE
 1. HALTS ALIMONY
Former City Yards Worker Has Wife to Make Up
 Payments

William worden, former city yard employe testified in superior court this morning that Mayor Patrick M, Perriello fired him in his economy drive and as result of being fired he has been unable to pay his wife weekly payments ordered by the court. He was fired. in September and is now $230 in arrears.
 The charge against Worden came before Judge John A. Cornell as e result of contempt of court pro- ceedings instituted by his wife and were heard at the short calendar session.
 Worden testified that he has tried to find work since he left his city job but has been unable to do SO.
 Judge Cornell stated that 1t was very apparent that contempt exists in the case and as he so stated Worden asked for an opportunity to do something in the line of paying up.
 "Well, your opportunity is until next Friday" said the judge as he continued the case for week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
By BILL GARRIGUS (SDecial to The DemOcrat)

South Britain, Conn, Dec. B. "It come, just like we said 1t wouldp all the oldsters in the village are saying today. One of those out-of~ ~towners, working on the job that should be givin first choice to our men, ran into a lo- cal resident and just about killed him Traffic was held up during chore time, supper was late, tele- phones almost rang themselves oil the wall, some women tiattened their noses against the window paneS, others got pains ia their throats from screaming about the injustice of letting outsiders come in here, regular, and run into na- tives that pay taxes and generally keep up their fences!
 The whole thing started when those workers on the idiot asylum started their daily Barney Oldfield stunt and came sweeping down the valley like Russia repelling Finnish invasion, or J. Edward the Third going after votesl (Not since Coers bull endangered the pass erSby on Main street has there been so much danger; yet noth- ing is done about 1t except to appoint new constable or two that are never on hand, and nail up few stop signs that only few folks ever observe. Not even the Mission at the Congregational church brought up this danger. I.s q crime and shame, this traffic congestion).
 About the time the horde from Pierce Hollow came along, Carl- ton Leavenworth conceived the idea of turning his car into Squaw Rock road Carlton doesn't come to the village very often but he Is reputed to be careful driver and q thoroughly reliable citizen. He says he held out his hand to signal q left turn, but 1t didn't make any differnc to the city fel- low He inst mt his foot down and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
EIGHT HEARINGS
 NEXT THURSDAY
Six Local Drivers Sum. fiiOned for Motor Vehicle
 Violations

Because of alleged accumulated .ecords, Philip Perillo of Terryville and Joseph Kezal fo Marion have been notific 1 to appear in Water- bury police court Thursday for mos tor vehicle hearings.
 !. Waterburians also notified to ap- pear for hearings of various charges are Fredericy W. Dietz, Jr., 20 Valentine street: Henry c. Atkinson, D36 West Main street; Peter A. Da- pont, 28 Starview avenue; Pasquale 5calo, 166 Easton avenue; John W. yillanu. 450 West Main street; Hence D. Herbert, IA Pearl street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
SENATOR WALSH ,.,, WAS SPEAKER

Z New London, Conn, Dec. 8--(UP)
 - Commencement exercises were
 held at the U. s. submarine base today for 26 naval officers, all An- snapolis graduates, who completed sA three-months course in submarine sservice at the navy's school here. sM,s M The officers had been attached to Squadron Two, Division Four. :, ,, U. s. Sen. David I. Walsh, chair
 man of the naval affairs committee, was the speaker at the exercises, which were held privately.
 seThe U. s. s. heavy cruiser Quincy, which put in here week ago for an Indefinite stay, departed during the night for an unannounced destina- stion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
tCHRIST IN CONCRETE
 .t TOPIC OF SERMON

Christ in Concrete" will be the subject of a sermon by Rev. Alan M. Fairbank at the Bunker Hill Con- gregationa church Sunday at II o'clock.
 Young People of the parish will meet in the church at 4:30 o'clock 50 go to the First church for a .tinion service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Y VANDALS ELECT
 STATE, COMMITTEES

The Vandals A. 0. met at the Central Y recently and elected Lib- erto Dibitistta president, John Mo- wacki was named vice-president, Charles Chekas, secretary, and An- thony Romansky, treasurer.
 Ted Bandrrski and Bill Kyros were named program committee men while John Ruberto was chosen to head the physical committee. Lenny Lamotta was appointed to handle publicity, assisted by Charles Chekas. Frank Buzzeli was named inter-club council represent tative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
P. D. Q.'S SEAT
 OFFICERS

Miss Hazel Rutishauser was in- stalled last night as advisor of the newly formed girls club at Central YMCA. Miss Rutshauser has had considerable experience in girls work. She Is junior superintendent of the First Lutheran church Sun- day school. She has taken two sum- mer school courses at Silver Bay, N. Y. She Is an employe of the American Brass company.
 The club has chosen the tempor- ary name of the P. D. Q's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
BUCKS HILL CLUB
 TO MEET TONIGHT

The Bucks Hill Community club will meet tonight at the Community hall at o'clock. Earl Blanchard of Leavenworth high school will be the speaker and Roy Ferris, presi- dent, will preside,
 An achievement work program wil be offered by the Junior All club girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

by no means taxed to capacity. and there was a surplus of available equipment. Meanwhile new equip ment is being added and existing equipment is being reconditioned to handle the national transportation joE. no matter what may come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
BRANSON DE COU FORUM SPEAKER
Originator of Dream Pic- tures' Coming to Second
 Congregational Church

Branson De Cou, originator of the famous Dream Pictures, musical travelogs illustrated with master pieces of art and photography will be the speaker at the Forum of the Second Congregational church, Sum day evening, December 10 at 7:3o o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
MASSES

months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, Dec. 9, at 8 o'clock, at St. Margaret's church, for the repose of the soul of the late John J. Lahey.
 SWEENEY - A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Saturday morning, Dec. g, at S:S0 o'clock, at the Immaculate Concep- tion church, for the repose of the soul of the late John Sweeney. first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning at o'clock, at St. Michaerp church, Waterville, for the reposc of the soul of the late Frank Gagain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

Boston, Dec. s--UP)-weathet forecast:
 All New England-Partly cloudy and colder tonight. Saturday falr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT. Partly cloudy and colder tonight. Saturday fair'
Evening star., 1939-06-15
Navy Man Awarded
Life SAVING Medal

A silver life-saving medal awarded
by the Secretary of the Treasury
to George Dake Dawson, aviation
metalsmith, first class, for rescuing
shipmate from drowning last
August after seaplane crash in
lower San Diego Bay, Calf, has
been forwarded to him by the Sec
retary Of the Navy, it was an
nounced today.
Mr.. Dawson was a member of
the crew of the seaplane which
crashed, killing two crew members
instantly and fatally injuring two
others. Freeing himself from the
smashed hull, he found a fellow
crew member inside the hull, so
badly injured he could not help
himself. He inflated a life jacket
for the injured man and guided q
rescue boat to him by means of a
flashlight and then returned to the
wrecked plane and assisted in the
rescue Of another member of the
crew.
A native of Chicago, the recipient
Of the medal now is on duty with
Patrol Squadron 10, scountins
Force.
Evening star., 1939-06-15
Liquor Law Violation
Laid to 1925 Est. Club

The Alcohol Beverage Control
Board today took under advisement
charges that the 1925 F Street Club
sold liquor after midnight Saturday,
May 20.
Chairman Thomas E. Lodge said
testimony at hearing today showed
the club had made a profit on the
liquor transactions although the
premises had been turned over to q
private party.
Mrs. Laura Curtis Gross, presi-
dent Of the club, said that anything
that was done was done under her
instructions and that she was to
blame for any violations, according
to Mr.. Lodge. She also said she
was unfamiliar with the regulations
in question, she stated.
Mr.. Lodge said that it would prob
ably be several days before any de-
cision is made. but that the club
faces suspension or revocation of
permit under the act.
Evening star., 1939-06-15
Congress in Brief
TO-DAY.

OCudtC.
Routine business. Noon.
Finance Committee continues
hearings on social security amend
ments. 10 am.
Banking Subcommittee considers
small business loan bill. 10:30 am.
Monopoly Committee studies legis-
lative activities of insurance COM
panies. 1890 am.
Judiciary Subcommittee consid-
ers constitutional amendment for
war referendum. 10:30 am.
House:
Continues debate on 1910 relief
bill. II am.
Labor Committee calls Joseph
Padway, A. F. of L. counsel, on
Wagner Act amendments. 10 am.
Ways and Means Subcommittee
discusses new tax bill. 10 am.
Judiciary Committee debates alien
control bill 10 am.
TOMORROW
Senate:
In recess until Monday.
Military Affairs Committee meets
on routine general business. 10 am.
Indian Affairs Committee meet
ing. 1890 am.
House:
Continues debate on relief bill.
Merchant Marine Committee con-
siders Coast Guard commander bill.
10 am.
Public Health Subcommittee of
District Committee begins prepara-
ton of report on milk investigation.
1890 am.
Evening star., 1939-06-15
Harrison Is Hopeful
OF Tax Bill Limit
To Two Features
Would Confine 1t to
Corporate Revision
And Nuisance Levy
By the Associated Press.

In the face of presidential in
sistence that Congress should provide
additional taxes If it passes farm
appropriation in excess of budget
estimates, Senator Harrison, Dem
ocrat, of Mississippi expressed hope
yesterday that the pending tax bill
would be confined to corporate tax
revision and extension of so-called
nuisance levies.
Senator Harrison, chairman Of the
Senate Finance Committee, told re-
porters:
II am hopeful that the bill will
be confined to the question of con-
tinuing the excise (nuisance) taxes
and to revision of the corporate tax
structure. Other ideas the Treasury
may have to present, touching upon
administrative features and the like.
may be considered later in prepara-
ton for action at the next session"
Hopes to Speed Bill.
1t is the Mississippian's intention
to expedite committee consideration
of the tax bill, which in it's present
form repeals the undistributed
profits tax and extends the so-called
nuisance levies, Immediately after
it is acted on by the House.
The measure appears likely to
come up in the House next Monday
or Tuesday. Chairman Doughton
of the House Ways and Means Com
mittee said there was no chance
that the bill would include new
safeguards which President Roose-
welt has said should be erected
against tax evasion and avoidance.
He explained that haste was i'm
perative because the excise taxes
involved would expire June 30.
Bankhead Gives Views.
1t has been reported reliably that
the President reiterated at a con-
ference Tuesday with Senators
Bankhead, Democrat, of Alabama
and Russell, Democrat, Of Georgia
and Secretary Wallace, that new
revenue should be provided if Con-
gress appropriates more than the
amount he budgeted for farm out
lays in the fiscal year beginning
July l.
Senator Bankhead commented
later that whenever the Treasury
submitted to Congress compre-
hensive proposal for additional taxes
all down the line" he would be for
it. But he was opposed, he said, to
making agricultural appropriations
contingent on tax increases when
appropriations for other purposes
were not.
Evening star., 1939-06-15
Perth 10 Direct
British Foreign
Publicity Agency
New Unit to Disseminate
Accurate information
70
On English Policy
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, June 15.-Prime Minis
ter Chamberlain announced today
the government would establish Q
foreign publicity department to CO.
ordinate the various Offices dealing
with distribution of British views
abroad.
He said Lord Perth, former Am
bassador to Rome, would head the
new department, which would
operate as a part of the foreign
Office.
The major purpose of the depart
ment, Mr.. Chamberlain said, would
be to disseminate accurate in
formation and counteract foreign
misrepresentation of British policy"
He said that in event of war the
government Immediately would set
up a ministry of information with
cabinet minister as its head, but
that such ministry was not needed
now.
The new department will include
the regular news section of the
foreign Office, which will be en-
larged. Lord Perth. Mr.. Chamber
lain said. would become director
general if the department were
changed into full ministry.
He said Home Secretary Sir
Samuel Hoare already had done con-
siderable preliminary work on plans
for a war ar-time ministry.
Evening star., 1939-06-15
Mrs. Roosevelt Answers
Critics on Refugees
b. the Associated Press.

b! the Associated Press.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt dis
agreed today with critics of the
German refugee children program
who feel we already have enough
children Of our own to care for in
the United States"
II know we have children who
need care and assistance from all
of us who can give it," she wrote
questioner in the June Democratic
Digest, but for the most part these
children are in homes now, and 1t
is their parents who need the as
sistance to enable them to take care
of their own children"
Mrs. Roosevelt said she believes
in allowing refugee children to enter
the United States In the way pro-
posed In a bill now before Con-
gress-namely, that a home be ready
to receive each child, pledged to
care for that child during its edu-
cation.
Asked by another reader what
would have to be at stake before
she, as a mother of four sons, voted
yes" on a conscription of youth
referendum, Mrs. Roosevelt said she
would vote Eyes" on conscription the
moment war was declared.
Evening star., 1939-06-15
Monopoly Committee
Hears How Insurance
Heads Opposed Taxes
Georgia and Florida,
Tactics Not Typical,
General Counsel Soys
BY the Associated Press.

oy tDe hSSOCldteO FIeS4.
The Federal Monopoly Committee
heard yesterday how the Association
Of Life Insurance Presidents had
successfully resisted in several States
the passage of tax and other legisla-
ton which placed burden on their
companies
Vincent Whitsitt, general counsel
and manager for the association,
said. however, that Georgia. where
members of the Legislature were
dined and given other "favors," and
in Florida, where a comprehensive
card index was kept to show the at
titudes Of each legislator, were mot
TYPICAL of the associations legisla-
tive efforts.
There is no typical State" Mr.
Whitsitt asserted after hearing other
association officials tell of their work
in Georgia and Florida Every State
is different. These were two of our
busiest States, and they have given
us many headaches so far as objec-
tionable taxation legislation is con-
cerned."
In response to question, he told
Chairman OMahoney: There may
have been some things done in
Georgia. for instance, 1 would not
have approved If I had been In
charge"
Earlier, Robert L. Cooney, the
associations Georgia representative,
testified he had contributed to some
legislators campaign funds, had
helped some obtain legal business
from the New York Life Insurance
Co., and had entertained many Of
them.
He conceded he had been very
successful" in his efforts to prevent
enactment of unfavorable tax legisla-
ton.
Evening star., 1939-06-15
Electrocution Deferred
In Staying Of Wife

Justice Jesse G. Adkins in District
Court today deferred the death SEN
tence of Edward B. Bishop, 35-
year-old itinerant carpenter and
automobile worker, charged with
the Staying of his wife. until Sep
tember 20. He was slated to die in
the electric chair on June 80, but
his counsel, claiming he did not
have fair trial, have appealed the
case to the United States Court of
Appeals. That tribunal has not
rendered its decision.
Assistant United States Attorney
Cecil r. Hef1in is representing the
Government in the case. Bishop is
charged with Staying his wife with
hammer in Pension Park here
last July %.
After his conviction by a District
Court jury of flrst-degre murder
Justice Adkins sentenced him to
die in the electric chair on January
n and denied a motion for a new
trial. Represented by Attorney
Ross ODonoghue, Bishop appealed
and the execution date was then
deferred until two weeks from to-
morrow, but today's action of the
jurist gives the condemned man an
ofdcial lease Of life for three months