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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
CIVIL ENGINEERS
 HOLD SESSIONS

New Haven, Conn.,, March l9- (UP)-The 56th annual conference of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers was opened today by President Charles Rufus Harte.
 The convention, lasting two days, will be addressed by Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin and Mayor Thomas J.. Spellacy of Hartford.
 The annual presentation of the society's engineering papers will be made Wednesday. An award will go to Warren M. Dreamer for the best paper in 1889.
 Norris w. Ford, traffic manager of the Manufacturers Association of Connecticut, will talk on What Connecticut Needs in Transporta- tion." The meeting also will be ad- dressed by Francis T. McNamara, member of the state public utilities commission; State Aeronautics Commissioner Charles L. Morris and Edward E. Ingraham, president of the E. Ingraham company of Bris- tOl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
15,OOO CLAIMS
 ARE APPROVED
First Month of OId-Age and Survivors Insurance
 Very Busy One

Edward N. Mullarkey, manager of the Torrington social security board said today in a broadcast of the united States Government Reports" weekly series over radio station WTIC presenting the Federal Gov ernment Agencies, that at the rate claims are now coming in monthly benefits may be paid to more than a million persons before the end of 1940.
 Over 15,OOO claims were approved by the board in January, he declared the first month of operation of Old Age and Survivors Insurance under the amended Social Security Act.
 MT. Mullarkey predicted that with in the next four or five years there will be more than three million Americans receiving insurance pay ments under the act, with over 8 half billion dollars going out to them each year.
 MT. Mullarkey defended the Old Age and Survivors Insurance pro- gram against criticism that 1t was making families rely upon the gov ernment instead of upon them selves.
 "Sure, they're government checks he said. But just like the money the worker puts into any insurance company, it is his money and hi! employers money that runs tht show. It's his money coming back tt protect his family in his old age ol when he dies"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Market Opens Quietly
 But Again Irregular
Curtss-Wright, Which Is to Merge With Atlas Corp,
 Only Feature at Start-Air Line Shares Strong

the stock market today. Bonds were steady and cotton mixed.
 Atlas Corporation opened l,6O0 shares at new high at g 7-s up 3-A Wright Aeronautical Corporatioub controlled by Curtiss- Wright, opene ed at IF 1-2 up 3 1-2.
 Air Line shares were again strong. New highs were made by American Air Lines, Eastern Air Lines, United Air Lines and Transcontinental and Western Air.
 United States Steel rose Ia point to 54 3-8 and Bethlehem was up 5-8 at 73. Copper issues made small gains. Rails were steady, Motors ir- regular and Mercantile issues firm. Sears Roebuck rose 3-4 point to S4. Dow Chemical rose ? points to 152. Allied Chemical lost 1-2 point. American Telephone made up the point it lost in the previous session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
WEEKLX LONDON LETTER Wanted, Rush! Dart Games
 To Win War!
Editor of The Democrat, waterbury, Conn,

Editor of The Democrat,
 waterbury, Conn,
 Dear Sir:
 Twenty-Five thousand packs of playing cards and several thousand dart boards are among the things Britain needs to win the war.
 Here's why: once again, as in Napoleonic times and during the middle of the World War, Britain faces a possibility of invasion. So great numbers of searchlight sound-detector, rangefinder, and anti-aircraft troops are scattered about in lonely spots far from towns and places of amusement When they are off duty there is little for them to do but sleep or read. Th.t's why the Social Vel fare Organization of the War De- partment has sent out the call for the games.
 One by one, young men and women disappear from accus- toned life. If you live in a hotel, as I do, you notice i; especially.
 Here is Tom, a youth of 2l, who ran one of the elevators. One
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
HERO OF SQUALLS
 RETURNS TO WORK

Portsmouth, N. H., March 19- (UP)-Lloyd B. Maness of Greens boro, N. C., whose split-second action was credited with saving 33 men and dooming 26 others when the sub- marine equalus sank of here last May, had returned today as @ vol- unteer to serve on the submersible when she is recommissioned in June as the eailfish.
 Names, an electricians mate third class, shut c water.tight door bee tween the flooded after-battery com- partment and the control room. The % who perished were on the flooded side of the door. The 30 were rescued from the control room by . diving bell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
SWEDEN DENIES
 ANY DISSIPATION

Stockholm, March 19.-(UP)- Sweden put into the record today her answer to charges that she de serted Finland to the mercy of Soviet Russia. R foreign office spokesman disclosed that the Swed- ish army had taken the maximum risk of Sweden's own defense by ex- hausting all her army reserves, mu- nitions, guns and airplanes to aid Finland and had depleted supplies of food, petrol, coal and other stocks.
 When the war was over Sweden was in dangerous position from a military viewpoint should we ever had to face intervention" the spokesman said.
 Could anyone objectively expect us to blindly involve ourselves in what would definitely have placed our country at the disposition of the four greatest military powers of Europe as a convenient battlefield on which to fight it out?" he asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
DEATH
 BASIS OF SUIT

Trial of the $15.0O0 suit of Eliza beth Leahey of this city against Hugh J. Heasley of Hartford opened before Judge Prank P. McEvoy m superior court today. Miss Leahey sues as administrative of the estate Of her father. Cornelius Leahey.
 The action is based on an aeci- dent on the Waterbury Bristol road In Wolcott. Sept. i4. 1888. Mi Leahey was struck by Heaaley's car while walking along the highway and died . week later.
 The plaintiff claims negligence olI HeAaley'H part.
 Henley ls presenting . special defense. alleging contrlbutory nee- iigence on the part Of MT. Loaheg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Swiss Society

Swiss Night" featured by the exhibition of motion pictures of scenes in Switzerland, particularly in the Alps mountains, was ob- served last evening by members of the Waterbury Swiss society. The meeting was held at Rev. mond's Bakeryp. Members of the society and invited guests made a tour of inspection of the bakery prior to the meeting. Arrange ments for the meeting were in charge of a committee consisting of Ernest Raymond, Victor Weyer- mann and Alfred Drescher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

wtre too old are drifting back to appear as salesmen in shops, wait CTS in hotels. Youth seeps away to the war, and middle-age returns to dominate civil life.
 Here in London there is an old Cockney saying, "It's the poor as 'elps the poor" :,
 In this wartime city have just had a striking example of its truth. I know of a hotel restaurant em- ploying about 100 walters. They get basic pay of only 12 shillings siSpence a week, or about $2.5O American plus few tips.
 NoS long ago the conscription act began to cut in on the force Already eight of them have been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
NOsahOgan Lodge

Nosahogan Lodge of Odd Eel lows will hold its delayed St. Pat tricks Day party in Odd Fellows hall this evening. Charles Burns will be master of ceremonies. A program of Irish music will. be presented and a corned beef and cabbage supper served members and guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

called up." Gradually all the younger men will have to go. Those who stay behind put their heads together. The result: out of their meager earnings, each week the walters contribute a mite to common fund. From this they will send 100 cigarets a month to each man ir uniform.
 Best regards,
 MILTON BRONNER tNEA Service and Waterbury Dem- ocrat London Correspondent)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
SPO7LIGHTTNG- Brass City News
Crown Prince Wins

Grown Prince 9th, son of P. J. Riding High, owned by Peter Richie of 347 West Main street, took first prize at the Manchester Kennel Club Show in MancheS- ter, N. H., over the week end. Grown Prince 9th, Boston ter rier, is only nine months old. His sire is owned by MT. and Mrs. Patsy Brown of Chestnut avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
MAYOR TO PROCLAIM
 WEEK FOR SAFETY"

Mayor Vincent A. Scully said to- day that he would issue soon a proclamation calling for the obser- vance of Traffic Safety Week in Waterbury next week. The procla- nation will be issued in connection with the statewide highway safety conference to be held in New Ha- ven next Wednesday.
 The committee arranging the con. ference has asked mayors of the states cities to call on the citizens Of their communities for observance Of the safety period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Shack Destroyed

Boys playing with fire in front of the Madison street shack they used for a clubhouse last night started a blaze which destroyed the building and spread to nearby brush.
 The fire was checked by En- zines from Baldwin and East Main streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
FraterndL NeUs
Court Verdi

A donation of g to the Water bury Mental Hygiene Society was voted last evening by members of Court Verdi, Foresters of America. Plans were discussed to have the court sponsor the pres entation of a play in Temple Hall, Saturday evening, April 27th. Angelo Gloria" a radio presentation will be staged.
 Chief Ranger Michael Castaldi last evening announced the ap- pointment of Louis Lerz, Nicholas Garzia and Ralph Pagano as the courts auditors for 1940.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
S7.8OO Voted

An appropriation of $7,SOO from the special sewer fund for the city's current share of the WPA sewer project was voted by the board of aldermen at a brief special meeting last night. The sum will allow the the project, which employs more than 800 men.
 Several intra departmental transfers were also made by the board The entire meeting took little more than 10 minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Stores Robbed!

A "key job" at barber shop at Rose and Oak streets netted thieves a radio and a pair of eyeglasses last night.
 The shop is operated by Vim cent DimicO.
 A small sum in change was taken from a grocery store at 195 Walnut street last night.
 Entry was made by forcing a rear door.
 Detective Lieut.. Edward Me Elligott and Detective Sergt. John Mates investigated the breaks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
s. Q. s. Answered

Locked out of her second floor apartment at 227 South Main street for more than an hour, Mrs. Josephine Roach was finally helped out of her predicament by the fire department today.
 A large crowd gathered at South Main and Union streets to watch firemen climb a ladder, pry a window open, climb through and unlock the door.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Dies in Crash

Albert Hansen, of Beacon, N. Y., formerly of this city, was killed yesterday in an autOmo- bile accident in Beacon.
 Hansen was a baker and worked in New Milford and Wa terbury for several years, before going to POughkeepsie and then Beacon.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gerta Larson Hansen. of New York city; two daughters, Miss Mildred Hansen of New Milford, and Miss Mary Hansen. of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Under Bonds

Atty. Edward Mascolo of this city acted as counsel for Albert Mancino of Torrington who was released from Litchfield county jail yesterday under $2,500 bonds. He was charged with being inl- plicated in the 1897 payroll forg- cry at the Torrington Go.
 Judge Arthur F. Els at a hearing yesterday reduced the bonds from 5000. Mancino will probably be arraigned at the April criminal docket which will start the second day of that month with Judge Ernest Simpson presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Receiver Reports

Judge Frank P. McEvoy in su- perior court today accepted the re- port of Attorney John D. Thoms as receiver of rents in the action of the Prudential Insurance Go. Of America against Caroline Bar bieri and others. Payment of a $56 allowance to the receiver was ordered.
 The matter was heard before Judge McEvoy at the short calen- dar session of superior court Fri day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Health Report

Seven cases of lObar pneu- m0nia, one of diphtheria, and three of scarlet fever are re- ported in Waterbury by the state department of health for the week ending March 16.
 The mOrbidity report includes all cases reported before II o'clock yesterday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Improved

Mrs. Arthur H. Jackson. wife of Dr. Arthur H. Jackson, of Water bury, was slightly improved today at the New Haven hospital where she is suffering from injuries re- ceived in an automobile accident in Woodbridge Saturday night.
 Mrs. Jackson suffered skull and leg fractures. A daughter, Anne. 16, received multiple laceratiOns of head and face and was report ed in good condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
RY ELNTER Q. WALZER

New York, March l9 = (UPD - Curtiss- Wright, which is to be merged with Atlas Corporation, inc vestment Trust, opened 10000 shares at g 7-S up 3-8 to feature an irregu- lar and otherwise quiet opening on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Roosevelt Lodge

Roosevelt Lodge, Knights of Pythias, held a discussion last evening on public speaking. Re- ports were read on the success of the lodges St. Patrick's Day party held Sunday evening at the Copper Kettle. Chairman Manuel Lax expressed his thanks for the cordial cooperation given his com mittee by the general member ship. The next social event for the lodge will be held April 6th following the regular meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
FIRST sELECTAEAN DIES

Windsor Locks, Conn. March lp -(UP)-Thomas ?. Dempsey. 56 who was elected as first selectmati last october. died teddy after an iIlnens of two months. He was Q former cigar maker end partner ln Q radio accessory business. hls widow survives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
WORTHLESS CHECK
 PASSER CAUGHT

Providence, R. l., March l9-(UP) Miss Toby Foley, g. who claims she is a University of Montana grad uate, was under arrest today after attempting. police said, to pass a worthless check fin 6 department store. Authorities said she was are rested last night at Q hotel where she owed nearly $50 in room and restaurant bills. They said she had no money to meet the bills.
 Police allege she ran up hotel bills ln nogton and New Haven. Conn, and had passed cheeks in New York, Worcester. MaSs., and Danbury, Conn. which became the subject Of complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Faces Charges

Albinas Zakarauskas, IS, of 799 Bank street, youth who aIlegedly sent obscene postcards to radio sta ton WATR in retaliation against officials who refused to play his jazz requests, was arraigned in U. s. district court at New Haven today.
 Detective Lieut.. William F. Pol lard, who arrested the boy after weeks of investigation. was sub pOenaed to testify.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
IN0UEeT TN FIVE DEATHS

WorcesteT, Mass. March t9-tup) --Dlssrict Judge Prank L. fsiley to- day ordered q public inquest for Monday ln tho d6aths Of five per- sons in the Charter apartments fire
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
of March 2.

of March 2.
 HIS action followed conferences with Fire Chief Carl !. Kiessling Police Chief Thomas Y. Foley and Assistant Medical Examiner EFnoBs L. Hunt. After Q private inquest last week, State Fire Marstal ste- phen Q. Clarity said that no eauBc could be determined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

chlnas shipments to the United states last year totaled tobeoe'ooO
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-14
Jury Selected TO
Try 0swait, Others
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said. Centered around plot of rival
gambling interests in the Little
Tokyo" sector of Los Angeles TO
get Yamatoda. described as dc
tator" of the district, out of The
country.
Yamaoda himself is under man
slaughter sentence in connection
with the death OF T, Namba, Lodi
japanese. whose body never has
been found.
Another defendant in the Nalnoa
case, MltSui IygOWa. was sentercHd
to Folsom prison for life term Ior
murder
OSWalt is alleged to have arrected
Yamatoda III Los Angeles on a false
charge, with Henry'S aid. and to
have taken him to the Ell Centre
Jail before he was showed across
the border.
Other defendants are Setsuzo Ota
alias The Professor, former hus-
band of the late Lucy Banning, Sc
cialite, and Japanese gamblers.
Frank UgaWa. K. Yuge, YoshiGa,
Frank Asanuma and T. Nakashima.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-14
Banker Testifies
John Little Had
Key to Strongbox
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tCOllIlllueQ lIOIl TdSc -
bank ledger sheet OF the Richards
Little account showed a total of
S6,28430 had passed through the
account since october last year and
January this year, the witness tes-
titled.
Another slant on the Oregon ac-
tlyitieS of the couple was given
by l.. P. Parkin, owner of property
adjoining the Little property, when
he was on the stand Tuesday morn
ing and Monday afternoon.
Parkin said he met Little in q
town near the ranch one time and
quoted Little as saying.
Loan me a dollar. want to
wire the old lady for some money"
Parkin said he told Little he con-
sidered that an easy way to get
money and then asked Little if he
thought she would send it.
Il know we'll she will" he
quoted Little.
Later in the evening, Parkin tes-
titled, he was in telegraph office
with Little when he received money
by telegraphed money order. He
said he did not know how much.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-14
Holland Surrenders Main Defenses 10
Smashing German Drive: Nazis Sweep
Into France as Major Battle RACES
(NE4 l eicphOfOJ

where the war of movement was
still in progress and where it was
uncertain whether the Allies could
dig in time to StabIlil" the fighting
front.
Everywhere, the Germans claim
cd, their armies and air force were
making lightning progress - well
ahead of schedule-in drive to
seize Dutch and Belgian bases for
a blit2krie2 attack on England and
possibly To assault the French
Maginot line.
Dispatches from Allied sources
confirmed much of the success
claimed by the German high COM
manl bat said that tremendous
Allied power va being thrown into
the struggle between modem mo
chani2ed armies and air fleets.
Hundreds of thousands OF soldiers
and many thousands OF airplaneS
and tanks were engaged. but SO
swiftly did the conflict spread and
so rapid were the German thrusts
attempting to break up Allied re-
SiStance that accurate estimates
were impossible
Paris said that a great battle of
mechanical forces ragged around
Sedan, which is northwest of the
French Verdun sector, and that the
Germans had suffered tremendous
casualties in their advance across
the Meuse and toward the Maginot
line defenSeS behind the river.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-14
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continued from rage -
hout but apparently threw their
main strength SouthWeStWard into
France where the French eVacu-
ated the historic city of Sedan.
Germans were reported to have
taken the city.
Prospect of German aerial attacks
on Britain and France increased
when authorized military quarters
in Berlin said that Allied planes
last night bombed towns in west
Germany. killing - civilians and
Wounding numerous others. The
Germans said the towns We're un-
defended and that milltarily the
raids were completely unjuStifiVd.
Complaints against the raids VT
regarded as ominouS IN view Of
German threats to retaliate against
any bombardment of German soil.
On the basis of the NaZi high
command communique. which was
partly confirmed in Allied reports.
the Netherlands had all but CAPT
tulated to the German forces and
the eastern half of Belgium was
dominated by the Germans despite
stubborn resistance at scattered
points.
The Germans claimed their arm
les threatened both Antwerp and
Brussels in swift advances from
the north and east.
From the north. with Hollands S
defenses reduced and the country
cut off from Belgium the Germans
reported they had broken through
Belgian lines near Tlrnhout 80
miles northeast Of Antwerp and
reached the Crosse Gette river at
a point southWardS.
Then a German column that ap-
parently advanced from The east
Belgian sector of MaaStricht and
Liege met and defeated Allied me-
chaniZed columns near the Gett2
river and pursued them back to
ward the river Dyle on which Is
situated the famous World war town
of Louvain-only 70 miles from
Brussels.
The main battle line eliminating
Hollands shattered fronts stretch
ed from a point on the Dutch
border north Of Antwerp southwark
along a jagged front through CEN
tlal Belgium, passing eastward OF
Antwerp. Louvain and Brussels and
near Namur, t:!ence to the French
border north of Charleville Mezleres.
This was a front of about 100 miles.
In addition, there was front OF
about 80 miles in northern France,
stretching from Charleyille MeziereS
to near Longwy, at the corner of
the Belgian, Luxembourg and
French borders
Thus the battle developed along
a total front Of about $50 miles,
with the greatest part of the scat
tered fighting field still in Belgium
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-14
Police Hunt Peeping Toms After
North Side Incident; One Arrested

that blond, curly-headed youth
had peered into her home.
Questioned by officers. Anita's
mother. Mrs. Angelo Vinfrido. said
She had noticed another suspect
wearing green slacks and a striped
Jersey
A 1Peeplng Tom suspect was
arrested later III another section
of the clty Monday night. Gene
Lloyd. alias Eugene Manning. p.
was picked up in the 400 block on
Hell avenue and charged with Va
grancy. Officers SAID he had sery-
ed term IN San Quentin for bur-
elary
Tuesday morning IN police court
LLOYD pleaded not guilty and Thurs
day was set for trial. Meanwhlla
he was in the city jail in lieu of
$50 bail
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-14
Printer Charges
lid Pays No Heed
ToPoWer Users
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board exercise and direct con-
troll over such matters, that no
preference be shown any group,
association or Individual, except
as and when it appears that MONIES
spent for such commodities may
be used against our district
The ll2 names included users Of
district power, or water in CaleXico
FL Centro, Holtville, INLAND, Braw-
ley. Imperial and Calipatria.
Regarding the printing, Chairman
Evan T. HeWeS explained:
AS far as our purchasing depart
ment is concerned Local print
erS objected to competitive bidding
because if you let on competitive
bids the business will all go out
side the valley"
The division of district business,
therefore, was put up to the print
erS association. Retention of buSi-
ness locally was in accord with the
we'll established policies of both
county and city business.
In introducing the petition, which
was accepted by the board and later
filed. Powell said:
"Some of the district money paid
for printing bills is going to meet
NeV-Cal obligations ="
\ check showed that of the close
to Il dozen printing shops in I'M
perial Valley five take district pow
er exclusively. The five that are
ON district lines are the Post-Press
Printshop in FL Centro, the l. V.
Bindery, McCoys in CaleXico, the
Brawley News in BraWley, and the
Powell shop III Holtville The Holt
Vile Tribune takes part district
power as does BurriS Bros. IN Braw-
ley