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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
SIX die VIOLENT
DEATHS in CONN.
Autos Were Responsible
for Three of Dead Over
Weekend
lBy United PRESS

Automobiles were responsible fol-
three Of the six violent deaths In
Connecticut over the weekend.
Casper Afro, II, New London
succumbed to injuries suffered when
run down while crossing a thor
oughfare.
Norman Reed, 10, West Hartford
was killed when a car In which he
was a passenger struck the rear Of
highway department truck.
James Evon, 81, Wallingford, dice
Of a broken neck when his car skid
ded into tree.
At Bridgeport, Peter Tobin, SO
Norwood, Mass, a seaman on the
collier Achilles, was killed when his
leg became entangled in a rope anc
was drawn into a winch. The leg
was amputated and Tobin sue.
cumbed almost instantly.
A fall on a flight Of stars proved
fatal to Daniel N Noonan, So
Devon, at Milford.
Ezra Ferriss, New Milford, COM
mitted suicide in his garage by in
haling fumes from the exhaust pipe
of his automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12

that OF TTomaS j.. Spellacy OF kzaIt"
ford, former head Of the states ma
tional committee.
Although Mr.. Smith has not relin-
pushed his Job as state chairman he
has practically said that he intends
to, resign in the interest of party har-
moly.
Stands High In Ranks
Mr.. Golden has long been associ-
ated with New Haven and state polt-
tics and has been q close friend and
associate Of those who have con-
trolled state politics in Connecticut in
the past. AS director Of public works
in New Haven Mr.. Golden built UP
an enviable record and has often
been mentioned for ofilces on the
state Democratic ticket and many
times as the Democrat party's cam
didate for mayor of New Haven.
May Bring Harmony
According to rumors In state
Democratic circles today Mr.. Golden
is figured to be- the zone Democrat"
who can step into the post now held
by MI. Smith and bring about gem
erAl party harmony.
It Is q vel known fact that sew
erAl conferences have been held by
tho state Democratic leaders within
ths past week for the purpose Of
creating q situation, which the lead
ers believe viii put their party in
a situation whereby they will be
able to help the national ticket next
fall and at the same time elect Q
governor to replace the present Re-
publican governor, Raymond e.
Baldwin.
Cross May Rnn Again
In connection, with the story Of
Mr.. Golden being mentioned as. Mr..
Smiths successor there Is another
apparently well founded story that
efforts will be made to have former
Gov. Wilbur e. Gross again be q
candidate for that office.
It Is also reported that the former
governor, despite his age, Is In a
receptive mood. He Is in his usual
good health and Is said to like the
excitement that goes with the task
as serving as head Of the state gov
eminent. \
THOSE close TO- former Gov. Cross
CONTINUED on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
NAUEATUCK MAN
(: PAYS HEAVY fine
Walter j. Kerski Assessed
$l25 With Costs in
Traffic Court

Walter J.. Kersli, "a, Frost street,
Naugatuck, paid total Of $125 and
costs when found guilty by Judge
Theobald E. Conway in traffic court
today Of reckless driving and driv-
ing while his license was suspended
The fine was the largest paid by a
motorist IN months.
An addition charge Of driving
with defective breaks was nolled
Kerski was arrested Feb. 8.
Oscar Backman, Al, 224 Greenwood
avenue, was fined 500 and costs on
a charge Of driving while drunk
Dec. 10. The Judge RENTED $50.
A discharge was given James
Yavecchia, Al, SO Sycamore lane, ac-
-cused Of violating the rules Of the
road Dec, 20.
'E.s ". Nail Nails LaChance
vs. Emil LaChance, 413 South Main
street, arrested early yesterday on
charges Of driving without license
and evading responsibility, obtained
q continuance. ,.ta
A nail near st. .Cecilia's church.
according to police, was LaChances
tindoiug. Motor Patrolmen John
Culleton and Joseph Dunphy said
that the motorists took wide turn
into Scovill street, from South Main
street.. crashed into the rear fender
Of a car operated by Joseph Der
ouir, 987 Bank street, and continued
on his;way. ~ tts IN g.
N, The nail In front of the church
however, entered yLaChance's front
tire; causing the motorist to come to
an involuntary stop. Derouin, who
was In pursuit, held him for police.
z Henry Perreault, %, 202 Wooditc
road, also obtained a continuance
He was arrested after a collision on
Merideri road yesterday afternoon
between his car and one operated
by Edward Faith, 20, Of New Bril-
tain. .sf % t.
4 Anthony Mancini, 81, 372 West
Main street, arrested yesterday on
{s .(Contfniiad m PAGE A.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12

fought IN Palestine, III SaloIllcd, Al
France and In Belgium, disembarked
at $3.50 a. m. under their World War
hero commanders, Lieut.. Gen. Sir
Thomas Blaney, leading the Sec
ond Australian Imperial Force
the first was that of the World War
and Mai. Gen. B. G. Freyberg COM
handing the New Zealand Expedi-
tionary Force.
They came to join an army esti-
mated by some at upwards OF l.00O,-
900 men, composed Of British and
French regulars, French foreign
Legionnaires, British Indian and
French Colonial troops and the
Egyptian and Turkish armies, ready
for any eventuality in the Near East
The harbor and city Of Suez were
bedecked as they had not been FOL
years, and the streets were packed
with madly cheering crowds.
Eden welcomes "Anxacs"
Athony Eden, British Dominion!
secretary who had resigned previ.
1 ously from the cabinet because x n
theld the government would not starS
up to the dictators. had been SEN
here by special airplane to welcome
the "Anzacs".
Eden, In the name Of King George
as the symbol of unity Of the en-
pire, thanked the officers and men iIl
behalf Of the British government
and and every section Of the people
of the British Isles for their loyal
help.
King George himself, in mes
sage to Gen. Freyberg, said:
II know well that the splendid
tradition established by the armed
forces of New Zealand will be worth
lily upheld by you, who have left
your homes to fight for the cause
which the whole empire had made
its own. I send you warm well
come and best wishes for the fu-
ture."
Continued on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
PROF. CULLIvER
LAW SCH0 OIL DEAN

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 12- (UP)
yale university today announced
appointment of Ashbel @. Guiliver,
Carver professor of law. as dean Of
tlie law school. succeeding former
Dean Charles =. Clark, who resigned
to take q federal judgeship.i
At the same time, President
Charles Seymour disclosed Dean
Stanhope Bayne-Jones Of the school
Of medicine would retire as head Of
that department on june 80, be-
cause Of press Of other duties. Nc
successor was named.
Dayne-J Jones win continue his
,eaching duties. President Seymour
aid.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
NEW ENGLAND is
DIGGING WAY OUT

Boston, Feb. 12-tUP)-North
New England dug out road-blockirlg
snowdrifts today while other Sec
tions Sanded ice-covered highways
and shipping returned to normal
after O weekend Of gales, fog, rain
and snow. Strong northwest winds
piled snow averaging 10 to IS inches
deep, on roads In northern Aroostook
county, Me-, yesterday. Burlington,
VT, reported an eight-inch snowfall.
/. Rain that fell Saturday and Sum
day after a snowstorni In other Sec
tons froze on roads in southern
Maine, New Hampshire and western
Massachusetts,. "a ms.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
OLD PASTOR DIES

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Feb. 12-(UP)
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow for the Rev. John L. Shive-
Iy, SO, former pastor Of the South
port Congregational church for Is
years, who died Sunday after a
brief illness.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb. 12-(UP)--Gov-
eminent expenses and receipts for
the current fiscal year. through Feb.
9th, compared wit ha year ago:
This Year Expenses Last Year
$5,727, OS7,2 26.59 $5,510,S34, 1853
Receipts
$3,293,962,232.70 SO, ,431.68
s2.4s4124.sss.ss ss,oss,557.5ls.s5
ss,41s, ss5, sss.sS ss,oo7.sos.71
s2,414,s27, sO7.s2 sS,is4,471,1se.7s
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
John Golden May
Assume Seat Now
Filled BY Smith
Former Director Of Public Works in New Haven; Has
Backing Of National Committeeman, David E.
FitzGerald for Position

John Golden, former director Of public works in New
Haven and of the leaders of the Democratic party IN
New Haven looms up today Of the most formidable
candidates succeed Francis Smith of this city as chair
man Of the Democratic state central committee
It was learned from most reliable source today
that Mr. Golden has the backing of Democratic National
Committeeman David E. FITZGERALD for the job well as
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
Anti Communist Drive
In Prospect Extends
Through Europe, Asia
Old War Commanders
Rush Troops To Allies
Australia. New Zealand Soldiers Travel 5000 Miles
Land at Suez, Egypt-They Will Join l,OOO,-
600 Troops in Near East
BY p. s. TAYLOR
UNITED Press staff Corresponding

suez Egypt, Feb 12-GP Australian and New
Zealand troops hard bitten from "down under" ar
rived here today after voyage of 5000 miles and more
to be greeted by the frenzied cheers Of the city bod
The tall, tough tanned troops whose fathers mac
gone through the terrible Dardanees campaign and had
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12

Give your Valentine distinctive Jew
.elry from Picrpcnt's, $50 Bank 81
Moderate prlccs.--Aiv.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-12
The Weather

Cloudy, Warm Tonight;
Tuesday Cloudy, Cold
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-27

Robert E. Friers, of Saginaw,
Mich, worlds champion hitch-hiker
until someone comes along to dis
pute his claim, returns to New York
after his latest hike, this one
through Central and South Amerl-
ca. In the past IL years, he has
travelled 114,OO0 miles through 81
countries on four continents.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-27

ering at her
No. l nave not bought you-
yet! But maybe 1 will, though!
Are you for SALE"
The speech sounded like threat,
but she only laughed again, per-
fectly at her ease.
"Pcrhaps I am" she retorted.
AT Il price"
"So?' he murmured softly.
"And-What is the price," AL
though he knew well enough, for
there had been conversations of
this sort before.
She shrugged her shoulders in a
deliberately provocative manner
which, she knew, would have its
effect.
"Oh. the usual - furs, smart
gowns, jewels, automobiles :"
80 E" he said again, and
walked slowly towar her, but only
as far as the other side o. the ia
bic, where he paused. He leaned
forward, gripping the edge of the
table With his big, strong hands
and continued: And will you
marry me, smart girl?"
She looked him steadily in the
eyes. Her own We're as bright as
diamonds-an as hard.
I'll larry you, quick enough"
she told him, 'When you can give
me what / want. When will that
be, EN-"
Very soon now" he answered.
"Two or three weeks, maybe. Not
longer"
That sounds fine" she sneered.
"But-I seem to have heard it be-
fore"
She moved suddenly from her
chair, and across the room to the
big mirror over the mantelpiece.
For a moment or two she stood,
with her back to him, staring at
her reflection in the glass. Then
she swung around on him.
Look here, big boy, let's get
this straight, shall we? I've just
been taking stock. as you saw
and can see right enough that I
can't afford to hang around much
longer. Old age moves fast with
the times. I'm sick of knocking
around, and I want to settle down
and have place of my own, and
all that. I'm not fussy where it is
London, Paris, New York, it's
much the same to me, so long as
have the trimmings"
"Well, we'll! I tell you-very
soon I will give you all these"
She made a gesture of impa-
tience.
(TO Be Continued
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-27

ANYTHING out a girl of birth ana
breeding, but now. in the company
of this man there was certain
devil-may-care hardness and de-
fiance about her which any genu-
inc denizcn Of the underworld
would immediately have recog-
nized and appreciated. She was a
tough jane"
She achieved this in the simplest
possible manner-a slightly differ
ent expression in the eyes; hard
ness about the mouth; q faint
swagger in the sait like young
hussar! a habit of carrying her bag
held to her hip, and a certain
harshness introduced into the real
" musical contralto voicc-all this
contributed 10 the effect.
Well" she observed you're
looking a bit sick this porninE,
Otto. What's eating you?'
He stared straight into her face
with gloomy eyes, and answered,
slowly:
1T is you"
Actually, though no one would
have dreamed it from her appear
ance. her heart vas beating fast.
For this was the critical moment
it was now or never. if she was to
successfully carry out her plan of
inducing him to take her with him.
ME, eh?" Her voice grew shrill
with annoyance. And what in hell
am I supposed to .-~.c zone, any
way?"
He made an impatient. but eng
matte. gesture with his hand, rose
abruptly, and walked to the win
dow.
Over his shoulder he said, as he
did so: You flirt too much" and
then stood staring out at the street
below, obviously without seeing
anything.
Her laugh was like shout.
what do you mean, 1 flirt TOO
much? Who's to say that. I should
like to know, except me? I'm my
own mistress, aren't II"
To this Re only repeated, with
out turning his head:
You flirt too much"
She laughed again, with a scorn
that stUnS.
We'll, if you don't like it, you
can lump it! You haven't bought
me. you know"
The words sounded careless
enough, but actually they were
carefully planned. She was giving
him an opening.
And he fell for it.
He turned suddenly and stood.
with his back to the window, glow-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-27

Governor General of French West
Africa, Pierre Boisson, refused to
surrender the colony to the British
and thus precipitated the lombard
ment of the city of Dakar by units
of the British fleet.
UCcntral PreEa)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-27
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-27

Edward A. Kangesier, SO, former
u. S. Navy sailor and now a me-
chanic with Sperry Gyroscope Co.,
which manufactures the govern
mcnt's secret bomb sight, was held
by New York police as a suspect in
the July Fourth Worlds Fair bomb
ing which killed two detectives.
Authorities found a small arsenal
and stacks of Nazi literature and
posters in Kangcsier's room.
central PreSs)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-27

other.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-27
oreigrl News
Hurts Stocks

New York, Sept. 27.-(AP)-Fur-
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served as the main excuse Ter an
other scll-orf in today'S stock mar
kct :, 49,,
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latter part Of the proceedings, r'''''
rn,... .,nnrnNinln1nd 500 1000 SlllECS.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-27

True charity is unselfish, disin-
tcreStcd love.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-29
lLAND THIS YEAR IS EVENLY DIVIDED BETWEEN WAR OR PEACE

becomes warm. Teen-age dolls have pompadour hair-do's and fashion-right costumes for every social occasion.
 Stuffed animals are excellent replicaS of real ones. The growl- ing bear really growls like a bear instead of squeaking like a mouse. and he can stand on all four feet. The happy pup is a gay little dog with open, laughing mouth and rolling eyes that will faScinate children. A mollair monkey has flexible arms and legs which can be bent in all directions to depict him indulging in all sorts of monkey shines"
 SOAP TOYS TO
 HELP BABY BATHE
 Newest development in the stuffed animal kingdom is a long pile, de- lusterized rayon fabric which can be sponged off with @ damp cloth to remove surface dust and dirt. It looks and feels like real hair, does not shed easily and comes with curly as well as straight, long, haired surface. Also new is the use of hard rubber for noses and soft rubber for tongues.
 For very young children, there's a new line of hard, satin-smooth, wood toys. These include sets with which three different kinds of vehicles can be built by simple manipulation of parts. Also fine for pre-school age tots are play room fleets of trucks and cars of notty pine and new construction toys with which tiny fingers can build convoy trailers, airplanes, sedans and other vehicles.
 A spouting whale is new rub Der bath toy. And some of the soap toys are sure to make any youngSter love bath time a great deal more than he does now.
 Soap rabbits, mice, puppies and kittens are covered with terry cloth. Three white soap bears with brown soap neckties are lined up on toboggan. Soap ducks cavot on an imitation pond. And, for nine-year-old boy whose chief in- terest is football, there's a foot ball of brown soap with a rough surface which stimulates pigskin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-29
BIZ MARIAN YOUNG
'(NEA Service Stan CorrespOndentl

(NEA Service Stan CorrespOndentl
 New York-It seems as if Toy- land, like the world itself is divided on the question of peace or war?" For in this years Christmas dis plays, martial toys compete for att tention with ones that represent America's peaceful way of life-its arts, sciences and homes.
 You can make it possible for the children in your home to play at farming, homemaking, bridge- building, magazine printing and the like. Or you can provide them with the exciting toys with which to stage battles across the nursery rug, to build forts, battleships and airplanes, and to carry on naval naneuvers as well.
 America's interest in national defense is Interestingly reflected in the toy departments by the in- creased number of battleships and airplane miniatures. There's a submarine that dives and rises again to the surface: There are airplane carriers with planes that actually take off. Workable gas airplane engines are features, and so are realistic models of coast de- fense forts and anti-aircraft guns.
 The patriotic motif is featured on such traditional favorites as paper hats, balls, balloons, drums and box kites.
 The American scene is repro duced for youngsters in play sets of farms, schoolhouses, stores, city streets, beaches and railway sta tions with miniature figures to be moved about to create different effects.
 EVERY PHASE OF
 AMERICAN LIFE PRESENTED
 Every phase of the American way of life--domesticity, progress in science, art and literature, busi- ness, agriculture and the profess sions-is more prevalent than ever before in toy departments.
 There's real news in the doli departments. You'll find here a doll with a magnetic hand that holds flag or purse securely. An- other is made of flexible plastic which wrinkles like real skin and, after the child holds it awhile,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-29
HOLLYWOOD TO RYE

Having completed her work in the top role of Paramount'S Dancing on a Dime" Grace Mcdonald. Broadway finds" now is playing in Rye Beach, Mass, summer stock productions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-29
HAYDEN NOW A VET

Russell Hayden has played sup- porting role with William Boyd in 20 "Hopalong Cassidy" features for Producer Harry Sherman, including the new Doomed aCravan."
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1940-11-13
1.-THE THIN EDGE OF DISTRESS"

trolled by the federal government and
that labor contractors should be sub
| ject to rigid supervision.
Protection of the wage-hour act
should continue to apply to migratory
workers and any changes In the act
should be In the direction of extend.
ing its coverage, the report proposes.
The social security act coverage
should also be extended, 1t adds.
Other proposals include collection
of information, federal aid to commun-
tiles for extending welfare service, ex-
tension of the Farm Security Admins
tration housing program, federal aid
to states for health and medical care,
and use of the WPA program to aid
in relief.
while 1t believes the steps indi-
Gated are urgently needed it urges
also that continued study and effort
be devoted to meeting the basic eco
nomic problems in which these and
other immediate needs are rooted"
the committee concludes.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1940-11-13
WANT TROOPS
AGAINST WORKERS

DETROIT (FP) - Under the pre-
text of protecting factories against
sabotage certain elements in Michigan
are clamoring for organization OF
home guards. A leader in the move
ment is Rollin F. Becker, past De-
troit commander of the American Lee
gion, who was shown in public hear
ings to have sent men from the legion
hall as strikebreakers.
WILDER M. Brucker, former governor
and a republican boss, wants the pro-
posed troops to be available to guard
against sabotage at all vital points in
the state" Brucker is now Michigan
defense administrator
In the past year employers whose
men were on strike have yelled "sa-
botage" frequently. The Chrysler
Corp. even proclaimed that the men
wanted to "sovietize" its plants. All
the union wanted was a wage raise
and some voice in speedup grievances.
Both points were granted in the set
tlement, and there was no evidence
OF sabotage or sovietizing.