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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17
GRANTED
 BY JUDGE INCLIS

(Continued from Page D test----.ny be stricken from the evil dence. Judge Inglis agreed to c. ange his finding in this regard. Levy tilri.ed states evidence.
 Two Others Denied
 Two other requests were made by Atty. Cassidy but these were denied by Judge Inglis.
 One of the requests has to do with the fact that the finding does not set forth the time that the jury re. turned. The jury returned at 4:30 p. m. and Atty. Cassidy claims that this fact, should appear
 Atty. Cassidy also asked that the finding set forth that the ny was not kept together during Judge Ing lis charge and that the judge broke his charge in the middle and per- mitted the jurors to go to their homes when court adjourned on q Thursday at noon and returned the following Tuesday. Judge 1nglis charged throughout the following Tuesday and, Atty. Cassidy sets forth that the jurors were again permitted to return to their homes on Tuesday. Judge Inglis finisheA his charge on Wednesday, according to Atty. Cassidy. It is his claim that the jurors should have been kept together during the charge.
 Appeal To Supreme Court
 Tnasmuch as Judge Inglis refused to set forth the later two points in his charge Atty. Cassidy stated to- day that he would now appeal 10 the Supreme Court Of Errors to have these facts set forth.
 Yesterday was the iast day for the filing of briefs for defense at- toFneys but As fer as could be leaFns ed today none of them had filed. It is now mp to the Supreme Court to determine whether requests for cons tlnuanees in the hearings in tie eases from the october to the N0v- ember term Of the court shall be granted,
 10 Is generally predicted ln legal circles that the Supreme Court jus tlees when they convene e,s Sept, Hf, to aGsigH eases f0F the October term wifi Rfnnf the requests Ger eHtengiep of time fpF she preparation fl briefs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17
REMINGTON co.
 IS SURROUNDED
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NAQAtIlUCu 4IOl1 rage U
 A principal thoroughfare divides the Remington plant into two sec- tions, but no precautions were taken to close the highway, as was done during the World War days when only employees with certified passes could gain admittance to the road.
 The Remington Company is one of the country's largest manufacturers of rifle and machine gun cartridges. Its huge plant, which turned out millions of rounds of ammunition during the World War, has been closely guarded by company police since before the outbreak of Euro pean hoStilities more than a year ago.
 Lieutenant Bushy said that no off, cers had been detailed to the plant from the Westport barracks, but the information had been turned over to State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey at Hartford, where it was to be followed up by officers in charge of subversive activities.
 The Remington Company was awarded a $600,775 cartridge con- tract by the U. S. government July l2 and was believed engaged in other federal ordnance work. It could not be ascertained whether the concern was supplying mtini- tons under British contracts.
 Unknown Informant
 New York, September i7. - (Up) - A man who refused to give his name telephoned the Empire Houle- yard Police station in Brooklyn at 2 Q. m. today and told Detective cd- ward J. Mcdowan that he had in. formation that the Remington Arms ccmpany's plant at Bridgeport, Conn, would bs blown up.
 He asked MccIowar to notify company officials and hung up. Mc- 0owan notified the Bureau of Cof- Fespondenee at Manhattan Police headquaFters end officials there sent q telesype message lc ccnneetl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17

(Continued from Page D natural for him to make spectacu- lar effort to distract attention at home from the invasion project. The bombardment of London may well have this purpose, especially since the Germans have been suffering for months from nightly visits of the royal air force.
 British frankneSS in allowing de- tailed reports to be transmitted abroad concerning the damage to London and the confuSions caused to normal life, together with adl- nouncementS of casualties, aids Hit Ter to show the German people how powerful are his blows. At the same time the British admissions of de- struction emphasized the truth of other announcements from London concerning German losses and the sustained war power of the British people.
 The stories of destruction sent abroad from London, too, assist the German purpose in trying to con- vince foreign opinion that German power is resistless. But, both with in and outside Germany the effect can have only temporary validity if Germany does not follow through with major military operations. Otherwise,> an anticlimax is inevit- able.
 Germany Avoids Publicity.
 Germany refuses to give publicity to the destructive British bombing within the Reich. Berlin corre- spondents are rigidly restrained from sending such military informa- tion abroad, and have little of the freedom allowed London corre- spondents.
 Nevertheless, occasional leakageS occur. Thus, the fact has escaped from Berlin that between the mid- dle of May and last week the great industrs6 city of Essen in the Ruhr has had only four nights of respite from British bombing. Too, travel CTS arriving in Switzerland report grave dislocation of the railway services in western Germany due to bomb attacks. Vichy, likewise, has supplied information of the havoc produced by British airmen in Ger man occupied Channel ports.
 Such successes as these have mili- tary value to be weighed against the importance of civilian damage in London. Objective judgment must conclude that Germany has not got the upper hand. Hitler must return to strictly military offensive if he hopes to accomplish major results. Killing civilians does not win wars
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17
SEVERE STORM IS
 SWEEPING CANADA
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The operator said he had not been out of his office all night and was not informed of any casualties, the extent of damage or the nature of the fires. He understood that sol- diers and sailors were helping clear the streets of the city whose ports teem with war cargoes. The storm began early yesterday morning, he said, first as 8 rain. Before dusk the rain was of cloudburst propor-. tionS and the wind was rising fast.
 Just Like Hurricane
 The storm was of the nature of 6 hurricane and was of tropical origin. They rarely strike above central United States. This one had beer observed in the Atlantic since Sat- urday, moving up the United States coast and threatening several times to turn inland. The edge of 1t hit eastern Maine, last night, putting power lines out of commission and recording winds of 30 to 40 miles an hour at Houlton and Eastwood, Me. Its route was generally north and if it followed that course 1t would strike AnticoSti Island, 175 miles north of Prince Edward Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and blow itself out over Barren, North ern Quebec.
 All wires of the Canadian National Telegraph Company were down east of the city of Quebec. It was re- ported that there were some casual ties at Saint John and police there said many small and medium -sized craft of the KennebecasiS Yacht club had been blown up the Saint John River and destroyed on rocks.
 M. J. c. Stewart, an insurance ad- juster, sadi by telephone from the Royal Hotel at Saint John: "It's terrible. It's bad enough here and it must be 10 times worse at sea. It's the worst storm in 50 years"
 Many Persons Hurt
 Reports from Saint John said that many persons had been injured by flying debris, but that no fatalities had been reported. The fire de- pertinent was kept busy extinguish- ing chimney fires started by the wind. Streets were filtered with broken trees and traffic was stop- ped. The city was without lights or electric power for time.
 The weather bureau in Washing ton said last night that "the tropical storm is now moving north north eastward or northeastward over Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy, attended by strong shifting gales over considerable area. The high est wind velocity reported from land station along the New England coast was 49 miles per hour from the north northeast at Nantucket, Mass"
 The bureau ordered storm warn- ings taken down from Block Island, R. T., toNPenobscot, Me, at 10 ET) last night, and east of Penobscot Bay to Eastport, at a. m.
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(Continued from Page D bury. Conn, when his father was practicing here.
 Variell had not been seen since Friday. Studying to be a concert pianist, he practiced at Q nearby studio as usual and later talked with various friends who said he seemed cheerful.
 His body was covered with sheet and 6 blanket and his clothes were folded neatly across his bed in an. other room. A chair was propped outside against the kitchcnette door which also was locked from Inside, the key still in place.
 pr. Variell. the dead youths father died less than six months ago. He was absent from Waterbury for many years, and was not widely known here, despite his fame ln the research field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17
FINAL TRIBUTE
 PAID BANKHEAD
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the president attended.

 the president attended.
 Leaders Mentioned
 Washington, Sept. IT, (UP)- Reps. John w. Mccormack of Mass achusetts and Clifton A. Woodrum of Virginia emerged as leading can- didates today for the Democratic leadership of the House.
 The position became vacant yes- terday with the election of Rep. Sam Rayburn of Texas, who had been majority leader since 1887, to suc- ceed the late William B. Bankhead as speaker.
 Because many House leaders jour- neyed to Jasper, Ala, to attend fu- neral services for Bankhead today, it has not been decided whether a new majority leader will be chosen this fall or the post left vacant un- til January. Most members remain ing in the capitol favor immediate choice of a new leader.
 When Bankhead was elevated from majority leader to speaker in June, 1886, a spirited contest devel- oped between Rayburn and former Rep. John J. O'Connor of New York. Election of a majority leader then was postponed until the following January to prevent an intra-party break.
 Most observers believed that if House Democrats do choose Q new leader before adjournment, McCor- mack or Woodrum would get the Job. Two others regarded as in the rum ming are Reps. Patrick J. Roland of Pennsylvania, now Democratic whip of the House. and Jere Cooper of Tennessee.
 They were inclined to regard Mc- Ccrmack as leader in the race, chief ly on the assumption that he would have Mfr. Roosevelts backing. Whereas Woodrum has frequently fought the administration .-- some- times slIccessfuIly--on the spending issue, Mccormack has been q slauneh New Deal supporter. Fur. thermore, he comes from state listed in the doubtful category in thls fails elections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17
The Democrats Service Bulletins
CONSTITUTION DAY

September of the Confederation meet Philadelphia finally adjourned after having adopted luon submit the newly drafted Consultation to the States for ratification.
 fundamental of these United State what the original document contained how many amendments added since for what these provide which States had delegates at the convention which States refused send delegates whO the sgners were? All these other interesting in the MAKING THE CON- sTTUTION booklet available from The Waterbury Democrats Service Bureau 1913 Thirteenth St. Washington, D. c.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17
MILITARY BAND

Mickey Rooney's band ls nililarlly uniformed in "StFike Up the Band" Mickey wears Q United States Naval Academy uniform and hiss bAnd wears West Point eoats,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17
Damage in Halifax.

Halifax, N. S., Sept. 17.-(UP)- An estimated 20 to 50 per cent of the Annapolis Valley apple crop was damaged by the gales that hit the Maritime Provinces last night, re- ports from growers indicated today.
 Crews still worked this morning to restore power and communication lines felled by winds which reached 75 miles an hour here. Consider able property damage was reported in most sections of Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick and Prince Ed ward Island.
 In the Annapolis Valley, the gale ragged at 50 to 60 miles an hour. Many sections reported 8 quarter to a half of the apple crop lost. More sheltered sections had ar estimated 20 per cent damage.
 On the south shore, only Lunnen- burg'S communication lines re- mained open. Yarmouth and the western end of the province was believed hard hit All wires were out beyond Truro, 60 miles north.
 Two naval vessels were sent to aid the yacht squadron as several were wrecked. Fire Brigadier J. A. Benoit and his wife were rescued from their yacht after it caught fire. The Kadiak, owned by A. F. Bing- ham of Toronto, was hurled against a retaining wall. Other boats dragged anchor and were rescued by naval men.
 The gale began to subside soon after midnight, but stiff winds were forecast for the rest of the day.
 Schooner Breaking Up.
 Bar Harbor, Me, Sept. 17.-(UP) The two masted schooner George Dresser of Belfast was breaking up on a ledge at Hardy's Point today. victim of the backlash of a tropical hurricane which caused considerable damage inland though it's center stayed at sea.
 The storm, with winds reaching 70 miles inshore, brought snow durries in far northern Maine last night, drove dozens of small vessels ashore and downed some power lines. Most of New England. how ever, escaped with only heavy rain as the storm swept the Maritime Provinces.
 High winds carried the Dresser ashore after snapping it's anchor chain. The three-man crew rowed ashore and the 50-ton vessels cargo fo pulpwood was left for partial salvage.
 At Passport and Houlton, power lines were felled but little other damage was done and no casualties were reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17

American machinery may he ueod ln making ioothhsuAhsr lll pblls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17

cuteut Btate Police.
 Brooklyn police were attempting to trace the teiephone call,
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REPUBLICANS OF
 STATE CONVENE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-17
SON OF LATE
 DIR VARIELL DIES

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WAR MOVES ON
 TODAY'S BOARD
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-21
Gave Child AWoy.
Wants Her Beck

petition filed recently by Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert L. Thomas, who cared
for the child ever since Mrs. Muir
ray gave her to them six years
ago.
Mrs. Thomas became hysterical
and collapsed when Judge Vaughn
N. Thompson granted legal GUS
today to Mrs. Murray.
she is mine" she Sobbed.
The mother testified she gave
the baby away because her husband,
Gene Murray, said the baby was
not his and he would leave it on
someone's doorstep" if she did not
give it away.
Thomas testified that he and
his wife did not adopt the baby
because they were afraid they did
not have enough money to meet
state regulations. He denied Mrs.
Murrays charge that he hid Patsy
Ann from her. He said he was a
shed laborer and travelled from
harvest to harvest but called Braw-
ley his home.
A short time ago Mrs. Murray
left her husband because he would
not let her get her baby back. she
planned to live with relatives IN
Long Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-21
Farm Bureau Will
Consider Attack
On Relief Setup

CALIPATRIA, Jan. 90 Broad
sides against administration OF re-
lief in California were contained
today in resolutions presented be-
fore a joint meeting of the Imperial
County Farm Bureau and Region
One of the bureau.
The meeting was the county bu-
reau's annual convention. Held at
the Calipatria high school, the ses-
sions attracted several hundred
persons from many sections OF
southern California.
Attacks against the relief sys-
tenn emanated from discussion IN
the taxation committee meeting
this morning. In the form OF reSo-
lutions, they were presented before
the combined group in the after
noon. Other committee meetings
in the morning included field crop,
citrus and dairy.
The resolutions opposed further
liberalization of relief policies, aim
ing specifically at cases where
several orphan children OF the
same family would receive the same
individual relief allowances. Also,
the committee advocated less bur
den for the counties and shifting
more of the relief load to the state
and federal governments.
The main address was made in
the afternoon by Ray Wiser, state
federation president.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-21
Court Set Up Here
For Cancellation
In Divorce Cases

Imperial county now has a Child
ren'S Court of Cancellation to pro-
tect the rights OF children in cases
of divorce, separation, and annul-
ment.
The court was set up this week il,
compliance with an act passed by
the last legislature. Judge r. D.
McPherrin, superior court judge
was appointed to preside in this
new court set up in hope it Woulc
cut down the number of broken
homes and bring reconciliations be-
tween the parents of minor child
rem.
All divorce, annulment, and sep
aration cases must go to the Child
rens court of Cancellation first il
there are minor children in the
family. The court will have 80 days
in which to make an investigation,
attempt to preserve the home, and
reconcile the parents. The help OF
the probation officer may be used
by the court if he wishes. If recon-
citation fails, the regular court ac-
ton may be filed in superior court.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-21

Major General Walter Sweeney,
commanding the invaders in the
joint army-navy maneuvers. openly
predicted victory for his forces.
He said his force was eight times
stronger than the defending army
headed by Brigadier General Henry
Burgin.
The new streamlined setup pro-
vided the overwhelming advantage,
even though the numerical strength
Of the rival armies was almost equal,
Sweeney said.
This was the first field test of
the reorgsnized divisions of which
there are five in the United States
army, and Sweeney said it was prov
ing highly successful.
Eight battalions Of infantry, sup
ported oy 20 tanks, a regiment of
l55-millimeter guns and SO of the
rs type guns, formed the attacking
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-21
Refund
Action
Nearer
Legal Points May
Be Clarified at
He airing in S. F.

Legal points delaying op-
GRAFTON of the Imperial lr-
rigation districts refunding
program will be taken un-
der consideration Thursday
by the U. S. Circuit Court of Ap-
peals at San Francisco.
The points to be ruled upon in
volve not only the Imperial dis
trict but more than a dozen other
districts seeking to establish re-
funding arrangements.
Specifically, the court will con-
slider points involving the Lindsay
Strathmore, Corcoran, Merce d,
James and Palo Verde districts, all
of which have similar cases now
pending before the circuit court of
appeals. Actually, however, the le-
gal technicalities to be decided in
volve many more districts, whose
cases are pending in lower federal
courts
Harry Horton, district counsel,
prepared to leave El Centro Satur-
day for San Francisco to attend
the hearing. At the hearing will be
a battery of legal talent from many
other districts.
Favorable decisions from the
court would clear the way for put
ting refunding into effect possibly
by summertime. Horton expected
rulings within 60 days,
AT present the Imperial case is
before Judge Ralph E. Jenney in
federal district court, who has held
it under advisement since last sum-
mer
Granted favorable decisions in the
court of appeals and by Judge Jen-
ney, the Imperial program could
go into effect by this summer. Le-
gal points might be carried further
to the U. S. Supreme Court, but
attorneys pointed out that quick
action could be expected from this
quarter on whether or not the
court wished to review the cases
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-21
Halifax Declares
Hitler Waited Too
Long for Big Blow
British Secretary Says
Germany Guilty of
Attack on Finland

LONDON, Jan. 20. (UP)
Foreign Secretary Lord
Halifax, accusing Germany
of completely in brutal and
totally unprovoked aggres-
sion against Finland" declared in
a speech today that Adolf Hitler
will be defeated by the Allies be-
cause he waited too long to strike
with full force.
Speaking at Leeds, the foreign
secretary said Germany's only
chance to win the war was to win
quickly but Germany hesitated to
launch a big land and air offensive
for the reasons that a bully heSi-
tateS to hit somebody who may hit
back
Lord Halifax said Hitler'S very
methods of absolute rule, as against
the unity of the people of the
democracies, will bring about his
downfall.
Contrasting the complete secrecy
which shroudS Hitler's aims and
actions from the German people
with the partnership which exists
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-21
Grand Jury Calls
For Bids on Audit
Of City Accounts
EmbeZzlement Records
To Be Examined; Police
Press Hunt For Little

Bids were asked Saturday
for a special audit of city of
Ell Centre water department
accounts as an outgrowth of
grand jury investigation of
shortages.
The request for bids was extend
ed to Imperial Valley as we'll as
outside firms, District Attorney
Elmer Heald declared
Heald described the inquiry as an
investigating audit" and said bids
would be opened Thursday at the
grand juryS regular session. He
said the jury was undecided upon
how far back the audit would eX-
tend.
The grand jury authorized the
audit late this week after ques-
tioning City Clerk Roy Johnstone
concerning $l2,555 missing from July
to December 1889 receipts The
jury also questioned Mrs. Lillian
Richards Little, accused of embezzle-
ment.
Search for Mrs. Little's husband
continued Saturday without any
startling developments. John Little
is sought on a bigamy charge as
we'll as connection with the en-
bezzlement case.
Sheriff Robert w. Ware announc-
ed that two deputies from his office
have been checking clues outside
of the valley since Thursday. The
search, however, has extended over
many western and southern states
as we'll as the Pacific Northwest.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-21

Russian planes continued exten-
sive operations over Finland today
There were four air raid alarms in
Helsinki. No reports Of bombs
dropping In the capital were re-
ceived but it was believed that
places not far distant were bombed
Russians attacking along the
Taipale yesterday, the Firms said
lost about 40 men killed before they
were driven back.
The Russians also launched sew
eral unsuccessful attacks against
Finnish positions northeast of Lake
Ladoga, according to the commu-
nique. Fighting at some points
continued until late in the evening.
Finnish fighting planes and anti
aircraft batteries yesterday were re-
ported to have shot down seven
Russian bombing planes.
Fighting near Marka, where the
Russians have fortified themselves
on a new line, has developed into
a real battle, dispatches from the
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-21
Educator 0usted
For Specu|ations

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 20. Cupboard
ed and dignified Henry j. Gerling'
nationally known educator and for
II years superintendent of the St
Louis school system, was removed
from office today.
Gerling admitted that he played
the stock market" with a secret
fund which he said he had ear
marked for children's relief, while
poor children coming to school with
out breakfast and without lunch
money still Jared no better.
There was no hint that Gerling
with a distinguished career OF Al
years as an educator behind him.
profited personally by the specu-
lative deals in stocks and real eS-
tate. He. said he only wanted 10
increase the children'S fund.