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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
Hurley Not To Stand for COP Opposition
Will Use Radio, If Neces=
 sary to Secure Public Support on Laws

Governor-Elect Robert A. Hurley declared at Torring- ton last night that if the Re publican lower house of the General Assembly seeks to block needed legislative re- forms he will go before the people, via radio, to let them know who is to blame. Ad- dressing a victory dinner at Conley Inn, Commissioner Hurley said he would carry out his campaign pledges to set up state labor relations board, broaden the old-age pension system, i'm prove the milk administration SyS- tenn to lower milk costs, and in crease the personnel of the state police department.
 He said he was preparing a full program for presentation to the General Assembly in January, and expected his recommendations would meet the approval of both houses. But if the lower house refuses to cooperate, he said, he will take his case to the people of the state.
 Defense will be an important problem during the next two years, the governor -elect stated, and it will bring up pressing financial puzzles,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

MT. and Mrs. Frank Keefe, Miss Julia Quill and Miss Mary Dow ling, attended the 50th wedding anniversary which was double an niversary of MT. and Mrs. John Murphy and MT. and Mrs. James Murphy, of Brooklyn, New York yesterday. Both the Mrs. Murphys were sisters, and married two bro- thers, both couples had six children. Mrs. James Murphy was Miss Rose Gallagher and Mrs. John, was Miss Mary Gallagher. They were both married December 3rd, 1890 in their own parlor in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The celebration was an all day affair, starting with each having a mass said in their parish church, and a dinner at D. m. at the Hotel Granada, Brooklyn, New York, for the immediate families and rela- tives, with a reception from g o'clock until the wee hours of the morn ing" Both couples were the re- cipients of numerous telegrams of congratulations. Dr. Hugh Murphy, who is well-knoWn in Waterbury, is son of MT. and Mrs. John Mur- phy, and is married to the former Helen Bowling of this city.
 Mrs. John Kilduff of Boston, Mass, has returned to her home after spending a few days visiting her niece Miss Bessie Shea of Bald win street.
 Mrs. Vincent A. Shea and Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
MANS TOES CUT
 OFF BY MACHINE

Improvement in the condition of George Dingwell, 40, of 1909 South Main street, was noted today by St. Mary's hospital attaches.
 Dingwell was admitted to the hos pital after an accident in the roll ing mill plant of the American Brass Go. yesterday, where he sustained three crushed toes on the right foot.
 Dingwell, factory officials stated, became caught in conveyor belt. Dr. H. Everett Allen declared that a partial amputation was necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

ouchel; secretary, Cleo Bouchard; assistant secretary, Lawrence Beau lieu, and treasurer, Roderick Adams.
 Other committees are: ticket, Mrs. Wilfred Bernier, Mrs. Romeo Du- mouchel, Mrs. Arthur Noel, Mrs. Aurore Dorval, and Mrs. Alfred Veillette; decorations, Leo Archam- bault, Clement Brouillette, Roderi- que Adams, Mrs. Romeo Dumou- chel, Mrs. Arthur Noel, Mrs. Dorval, Mrs. Bernier, Mrs. Veillette, Mrs Noel, MT. Bourchard, Euloge De- lage, Eli Depault, Ubald Resaulniers Henri Rrolet and Conrad A. Baril.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
FIRE TRUCK HAS
 NARROW ESCAPE

An automobile fire in car owned by the Murphy Varnish Co. of New ark, N. J., sent seven companies ot firemen last night over slippery streets. Truck No nalrol iy missed crashing against the curb of West Main street, near Leavenworth street, when it skidd l I patch of ice as it turned the corner. Pvt. William Clasby, the driver, was able to control the truck before hitting the curb.
 The firemen extinguished the fire which, the fire marshals office said. was due to a short circuit. The firemen were under the supervision of Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh and Acting Deputy Stephen Bloomfield.
 Another fire started in waste basket in the office of Dr. John w. Fruin on Center street, after some one had flung a match int, it, Lieut.. Gene Legge, aide to the fire marshal, said. Bremen quickly extinguishcd the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
NEW YEARS DANCE
 PLANNED AT Y.M.C.A

There will be a meeting of ths social committee of the Y. M. c. A tonight to arrange plans for the New Years Eve dinner dance. Re- ports are expected from the tolloW' ing committees: Orchestra and en- tertainment, decorations, banquet and refreshments, favors and pub licity. Theodore c. Martus. general chairman, will presicf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
FRANCIS PLANNING
 NEW YEARS DANCE

The Franco-American Social Club last night elected committees to arr range the annual New Years Eve diner-dance.
 Arthur Noel is chairman of the general committee. Officers are' Vice-chairman, Mrs. Romeo Dum-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
SCOUT EXECUTIVE
 ADDRESSES GROUP

The women's Association of the Second Congregational church had Mrs. J. Chester Little, executive of the Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts, as main speaker yesterday afternoon at the Davenport hall. Mrs. Orton P. Camp, chairman of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

"VAACAS 5 DOHhuS
 The Women's Monday Mite Bowl ing League after their bowling, at St. Francis Xavier bowling alleys gaining first place by defeating Bet ty Dwyer's Hearts. After bowling, showed Margaret Corners team the league was entertained at the home of the Misses Catherine and Mary Ellen Mccormack of Fair mount street. Miss Betty Dwyer showed pictures of Maine and Hampton Beach. Miss Julie Broidy also had scenes from Florida. A de- lightful lunch was served, and the group decided to have a semi monthly party at each members home hereafter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
CRUSADER LAW

By an English act of 1189, any robber voyaging with the Crusaders was liable to have his head shaved, boiling pitch poured over it, and then a feather cushion emptied on it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

the Christian Citizenship commit tee, was in charge.
 The devotions were led by Mrs. Matthew Adgate with Troop 3, Girl Scouts, singing. A food sale was con- ducted by the Girl Scouts before and after the meeting.
 Tea was served by Mrs. Joel l. Butler, Miss Marion Holland, Miss Bess Segur, Mrs. Irving c. Stiers, Mrs. Alfred Vercllot and Mrs. E. B. Webster.
 One thousand homes for workers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

. When the American flag IS displayed with another flag with staiis crossed the American ilaG should be on the right, with the staff over the staff ol the other flag.
 This is the fourth of a series oi five lessons In Flag Etiquette" as approved by the National Depart |. mcnt ol Americanism. Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of the Unitc1 state offered Co the readers Of fThe Wat. ribury Dcmocrap as timely pnt- iiotlc feature designed to stlmu- lnie proper observance of Nailonp, Flag coae regulations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
Local Residents At
 Wedding Celebration
Murphys of Brooklyn, N. Y., Observe Double Golden Anniversary; Women's Bowling League in Session
WASHINGTON HILL
WOmen'S Bowling

Mildred Shea visited in New York City recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

. When one hslyard is used for two or more flags. the American flag should always be flown at the peak; In displaying flags on adjacent staffs the American flag should be hoistea first and lowered last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

. In church. the flag should be placed at the congres ation's right Other flags should be placed to the left of the congre- gation. In the cilancel, or on a platform. the flag should be placed at the clergy. mans right as he faces the congregation. and the other flags at his left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

The Government of Brazil is sell ing insecticides to farmers at cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

One thousand homes for workers are to be built in Decife, Brazil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
18th Century Dining Room Suite

This attractive 18th Century Suite in mahogany remarkably low and should be of particular interest folks
 who feel obliged to watch their dollars Notice the reeded posts and egs the carved etwo and the appropriate hard
 the recessedfront buffet cabnetbase china The Duncan Phyfe table and six chairs complete pece group
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

Mrs. Vincent A. Shea and Miss
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Evening star., 1940-10-17
Gen. Pershing Enters
HospifaI for Checkup

Gen. John J. Pershing, who cele-
brated his 80th birthday anniversary
at his Office here little more than
a month ago, is now in Walter Reed
Hospital Army officials revealed to-
day.
The commander of Americas
World War A. E. F. has in recent
months been sufficiently vigorous to
lead public opinion by demanding
compulsory military training and
the transfer of so destroyers to
Britain. He is not i'll now, physicians
said, but is in the hospital for a
checkup, very likely in preparation
for a winter trip South.
Also in the hospital is one of the
KEY figures in present defense prep
arations, Maj. Gen. Adna r. Chaffee,
commander of the Armys armored
force. Physicians said he has been
in Walter Reed for about a week,
recovering from a severe cold con-
tracted at his headquarters in Fort
Knox, KY.
Gen. Chaffee is charged with the
duty of building for America an
equivalent of the Panzer tank forces
of Germany.
Evening star., 1940-10-17
D. {. Man Among 5 Hurt
On Typhoon-Tossed Ship
By the Associated Press.


ABOARD STEAMSHIP PRESI-
DENT COOLIDGE EN- ROUTE TO
YOKOHAMA, Oct. 17-Five persons
were injured seriously, numerous
others bruised and some damage in
flicted to the ships furnishings by
a severe typhoon which the Presl-
dent Coolidge encountered late yes
terday. The wind velocity wassesl-
mated at 100 miles per hour.
The Coolidge, now a thousand
miles from Japan, was engulfed by
the storm with startling rapidity.
The vessel tossed heavily, causing
officers to order passengers to public
rooms where they gathered to avoid
the possibility of crashing glass.
Some port-hole glasses were bat
tered in.
The seriously injured: DR.. Harold
Thomas, Maiden, Mass, of the
American Baptist Foreign Missions,
New York, broken leg; Mrs. Mercer
Blain, New Haven, Conn, Executive
Committee Foreign Missions, Nash
vile, Tenn, severe face cuts; Mrs.
Harry Caldwell, Bridgeport, Ohio,
Board of Foreign Missions, New
York, fractured ribs; Comdr. L. C.
Thyson, U. S. n, Washington, D. c.,
torn leg and shoulder ligaments. and
Karl Grim, ships baker, San Fran
cisco fractured knee.
Evening star., 1940-10-17
New Graded Rental
Plan Will Be Tried
In Capital by A. D. A.
System Protects Tenants
Whose Incomes Rise
Above Fixed Limit
By NELSON M. SHEPARD.

A new and radical departure from
the customary method of applying
graded" rentals to public housing
in this country has been agreed on
for initial experiment in Washing
ton, so that results may be made
available to other local authorities,
it was announced today.
This so-called American expert
ment," involving a novel combina-
ton of subsidized and economic
rents, will be applied first by the
Alley Dwelling Authority to its Fort
Dupont dwellings. About so of the
326 units of this low-rent housing
project in the Southeast will be
ready for occupancy around No
vember l and tenant selection
started today.
The guiding principle of the new
rental policy next will be applied to
the Ellen Wilson dwellings, near
the Navy Yard and eventually will
be extended to the nine other prof.
ects now in process of development.
Income limitat MS and monthly
rentals to be cha ged at the Fort
Dupont project were announced by
John Ihlder, executive officers of
the A. D. A., and will determine the
status of newly admitted families
When the incomes of families rise
above the allowable maximum. in
stead of being forced to move out as
in other cities, they will be per-
-I1<axrczra-6 /.
Evening star., 1940-10-17
Tordy Droftees Flood Officials
With Whot-Must-I-D Calls
D. C. EIigbIes, Anxious Parents and Others
Advised to See Local Boords and ExpIoin

My little boy registered and he's
only 49,"
Il lost my card"
II registered twice"
II forgot"
These are a few of the What
must-I-do' calls pouring in at local
and national selective service head
quarters today, following yester-
days draft registration.
Frantic parents of at least eight
underage youths, who came home
last night with registration certifl-
Gates, have inquired whether their
sons will be accepted in the Army.
Several registrants reported los
ing their certificates.
Capt. Ernest M. Culligan, public
relations officer at national head
quarters, said this morning he had
taken calls from several men whose
consciences were bothering them
because they registered twice as an
added surety they would be called
for service
"All such calls are being referred
to local boards" Capt. Culligan
said. I'm sure there will be no
effort made to punish those who
broke the rules by over-zealousness."
This applies, he said, to youngsters
Evening star., 1940-10-17
SSth YEAR. No. 1928.
Dykstro Takes Over Draft Job:
RegistrotionNeors77 100000
SeIective Service Response Shows Democracy
Works, Director Tells Press Conference

DR.. Clarence A. Dykstra took over
today the selective service machinery
that will produce within five years
nearly 100000 soldiers as
draft headquarters received returns
indicating that yesterdays registra-
ton will provide a reservoir of man
power numbering close to 1900 900.
Selective service officials based
their prediction on complete returns
from 10 States and the District of
Columbia, which showed nearly 2
per cent more registrants than es-
Inmates had indicated. They FORE
cast a Nation wide total nearer
17OOO,0OO than 100000.
DR.. Dykstra, who obtained leave
of absence from the presidency OF
the University of Wisconsin to direct
selective service, took the oath OF
Office soon after arriving at $40 am.
by train from Madison, Wis.
After being sworn in in the office
of Secretary of War StimSon, DR..
Dykstra expressed enthusiasm over
the way in which selective. service
machinery is speeding forward in
a press conference at national head
quarters in the old Potomac Park
apartments.
Those who thought we were
supine and soft, that democracy
could not move with effectiveness
to defend itself, may be disappoint-
ed" he declared, adding:
When we consider that it was
Just a month after the selective
service bill was passed that all the
machinery was set up throughout
the United States and somewhere
around 100000 registered for pos
sible service, it is an earnest indi-
Evening star., 1940-10-17

as we'll as those who signed more
than once
For those who have lost their
cards, copies will be made out by
their local boards later. They are
advised to see members of their
boards as early as possible to report
the loss.
At least seven draft eligibles who
failed for one reason or another to
sign up yesterday reported to local
headquarters today.
Ofhcials there were authorized to
register men who have valid ex-
cuses for not signing up at the prop
er time. Those whose excuses were
Questionable were referred to their
local boards.
Five explained they we're truck
drivers on the road yesterday and
did not understand they were sup
posed to register regardless of where
they happened to be. One said he
was sick and didn't know what TO
do" and another said he was work.
ing and failed to get off in time.
If the excuses are not accepted
possible maximum penalties of five
years Imprisonment or $4,000 fine
or both can be meted out, but the
opinion was expressed unofilcially
(See TARDY, Page ADD
Evening star., 1940-10-17

cation of the way in which all the
citizens will cooperate in carrying
out our program.
Il can say very positively that
the response of the people to the
Governments appeal has been most
gratifying"
He said he thought the "remarka-
BILE response of the people in gen.
eral' was a good illustration of
what democracy could accomplish.
The District of Columbia, which
reported ll4,341 as compared with
an estimated $4,000 registrants, was
eighth to report to national head
quarters. The first State was New
Hampshire, which, late last night,
telephoned that it had registered
55,333, although it had estimated
50 1000 as the total. Rhode Island.
with 84,483 registered although it
had estimated $4,000, was second,
and Vermont, with 80 1894, compared
with an estimated 10000, was third
Other States in the order in which
they reported were: Connecticut,
with 225 900. as compared with an
estimated 100000: South Carolina,
with 237,457, as compared with 19S,-
900; Arkansas, with 230,204, as COM
pared with 225 900; Maine, with Co.
119, as compared with an estimated
$4,000; the District with 114,341, as
compared with an estimated $4,000;
Massachusetts, with 478,370, as COM
pared with $4,000; Illinois, with
1.OO8,316, as compared with an esti-
mated 1,048,O00, and Colorado, with
l36,025, as compared with an esti-
mated $4,000.
DR.. Dykstra took the oath of Office
(See CONSCRIPTION, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1940-10-17
By the Associated Press.


ST. LOUIS, Oct, 17.-Wendell L.
WILKES scheduled informal talk
before the audience at concert of
the United States Navy Band to-
night was Cancelled TODAY after the
sponsors were informed the band
would not be permitted to play if
the Republican presidential nominee
appeared on the program.
]. Gordon HengeS president OF the
downtown KiWanis Clubs, said 1t.
Charles Benter, director of the band,
had informed him of the receipt of
instructions that the band was not
to fulfill its engagement if Mr.. Will
kie was to speak at the concert.
Rather than cause any contro-
versy," Mr.. Henges said, the Re-
publican organization decided to
cancel Mr.. WILKES talk.
A protest that the band was being
used "to perpetrate a cheap politi-
cal trick on the people of st. Louis"
was wired to Secretary Of the Navy
Knox yesterday by Representative
Evening star., 1940-10-17
Gen. Franco Raises
Suner, Axis Friend ,
10 Foreign Office
Brother-in-Luw Given
More Power; Chief Takes
Interior Portfolio
By the Associated Press.


MADRID. Oct. lin a cabinet
shake-up widely regarded as evi-
dence of Spains firm ties with the
Rome-Berlin axis, Generalissimo
Francisco Franco today made Ra-
mon Serrano Suner, recent special
emisSary to Germany and Italy, his
foreign minister.
Political observers regarded the
shift as sure to be welcomed by the
German and Italian governments,
for Serrano Suner is considered one
of the stanchest friends those pow
ers have in Spain.
Gen. Frances DEGREES scotched
rumors that Serrano Suner, his
brother in-law, was slated to go out
of the cabinet Instead, he emerged
stronger than ever and possessed OF
a portfolio he is known to have
desired.
Left in working charge of the
Ministry of Interior-which con-
trolls the police-Was Undersecre-
tary Jose Lorento Saenz. Gen.
Franco became titular head of the
department.
Serrano Suner replaced Col. Juan
Beigbeder y Athena.
Reports had been current for sew
eral months that Serrano Suner
would take over the Foreign Ministry
and that Beigbeder would be shifted
back to his former post of high COM
missioner in Morocco.
Serrano Suner has risen steadily
in Gen. Frances confidence in re-
cent months and it was as the gen.
eralissimos personal representative
/ that he went to Berlin and then to
Rome for conferences with Adolf
Hitler and Premier Mussolini. He
only recently returned to Madrid.
Beigbeder was high commissioner
of Morocco under the Spanish mon
archy and headed insurgent troops
| there when Gen. Franco led the re-
volt against the Republican govern
ment.
Serrano Suner's designation as
| foreign Minister was accompanied
by appointment of Demetrio Carcel-
| ler as minister of commerce and in
dustry replacing Luis Alarcon.
DEGREES making the changes ef-
fective were published in the official
gazette.
In dismissing Beigbeder and Alar-
con Gen. Franco publicly expressed
his recognition of their services"
Carceller, the new Minister OF
Commerce and Industry, Is So years
old, an engineer by profession and
regarded here as an expert in indus
trial matters. He is dynamic
orator.
Evening star., 1940-10-17
B uII etin

Approval was given this aft
ernoon by the Public Utilities
Commission to a proposal by the
Washington Gas Light Co. to
erect for its use 12-story build
ing at the southwest corner Of
Eleventh and H streets NV, at
a cost of 81 1887 900. At the same
time, the commission rejected
the petition of the Capital Tran
sit Co. to convert Is Of its two
man street cars to one-man oper-
alton.
Evening star., 1940-10-17
Chinese Hasten
To Use Opened
Burma Highway
Labor Squads Ready
To Repair Damage
From Bombers
~ the Associated Press.


CHUNGKING. Oct. l8 Friday) -
Chinese labor squads were drawn up
at strategic points of the Burma
road when it reopened today under
orders to reconstruct the lifeline
highway as fast as japanese bomb
ing planes could destroy it.
The road opened officially at the
stroke of midnight after three
months of closure as a British ap-
peasement gesture to Japan.
A great part of the first traffic
over the winding road from British
controlled Burma will be during the
night, it was learned reliably-a
measure of defense against japanese
bombs.
Trucks bearing supplies to replen-
ish Generalissimo Chang Kai-shek's S
armies will be spaced to avoid form
ing concentrated targets for Japa-
neSe airmen.