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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25


has the role Of a dAnger-seeking
young American.
The story Is based upon a fan
tastic but little known provision
of the Versailles treaty which
commanded that the sacred skull
of an African sultan be returned
TO its rightful tribe TO restore
peace among the natives. Blend
ing historical fact with fiction. the
story turns the spotlight upon one
of the most weird themes ever
brought TO the screen.
The companion film Is titled
Heroes In Blue" and features
Dick Purcell and Bernadine Hayes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Jesse James" and On Their 0wn"
To Open Thursday at Temple Theaier

We've had leering villains, sneering villains, chortng
villains and Sinking villains Now comes the beamng
villain
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
LITTLE SISTER

Virginia Weidler, in The Phila-
delphia Story" plays Dinah Lord.
efferyescent sister of Katharine
Hepburn. who stars in the picture.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
BENNY COODMAN'S
 BAND FEATURED
Alex Temp1eton's "Classi- cal Jazz' Number on
 Pops Concert Program

Benny Goodman and his orchestra will be heard in Beach Goes to Town," one of the inst bits of so- called classical jazz, written by the distinguished blind pianist. Alex Temr.eton, and arrangd for orches- tra by Henry Brant, at this evenings Pops" concert. The rhythmic gait Of hoofs and the lonesome cowboy song, descriptive of Ferde Grofes Grand Canyon Suite" will also be hard. This clever work of Grofe in- cludes Painted Desert" "On the Trail,,. Sunset" and Cloudburst.' 2 George Gershwin will also contribute to this evenings program with his Cuban Overture" a brilliant show piece for piano and orchestra.
 The second half of the concert will feature Johann Strauss lifting waltzes, including his overture to Die Fledrmaus" (The Bat); Tales from the Vienna Woods, Accerla- tion Waltz and the Blue Danube.
 All interested in these delightful Pops" concerts are cordially invited to attend, through the courtesy of the Bronson library and the WPA adult education program of Water bury. The Pops" are presented each Wendesday night at 7:30 in the music room of the library.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
WOMAN LAWYER
 WINS LEN|ENCY
HaribsOn Released From County Jail as Essential
 for Defense Program

A plea made in city court yester- day for Charles c. Harbison, 46, of Philadelphia, by Atty. Mary Cough lin of Hartford proved successful in obtaining his release late yesterday afternoon from the New Haven county jail.
 Harbison was tried last Friday and found guilty by Judge T. E. Conway. He was fined $10O and costs on charge of driving a car while under the influence of liquor and failing to pay the fine he was sent to the county jail.
 Atty. Coughlin explained to the court that Harbison was needed in the national defense program. Miss Coughlin said that she understood that. the company for which Earbi- son is a foreman in Detroit, Mich, manufacturing metal iwndow, had contracted to install metal windows at the Vought-Sikorsky airplane factory at Stratford and the job was to be finished by January l5. She said that Harbison is the father of four children.
 Judge Conway in considering the case said that the accused under the circumstances was due consid- eration and rernitted $50 of the fine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
COURT WILL HEAR
 10 CASES FRIDAY
Mamshuck, Wesson Want Charlotte Smiths Verdict
 Set Aside

A motion to set aside the verdict in the case of Charlotte M. Smith. of Dover. N. H., against Farrell Mamshuck and William Wesson, of Waterbury, will be heard by Judge Alfred c. Baldwin at the short cal- endar session of superior court Fri day. Nine other cases are assigned for the session.
 The Smith motion will be high lighted by an expected judges rth- ing on whether the motion was filed within the 24 hour maximum limit after the verdict was returned. AL though the motion was mailed be- fore the A hours elapsed it did not reach the superior court clerk until Monday. The jury found for the de- fendants at 6:15 o'clock Friday eve ming and the motion was mailed from Hartford at 3:15 o'clock.
 The case arose from an accident on Thomaston avenue in which Harry R. Smith, father of the plaintiff, suffered fatal injuries.
 Among other cases assigned for Friday are the following: Rocco Marini against William V. Wynn. motion to set aside the verdict; Rose Collum and others, appeal from probate; and several divorce cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Relief Cases On Decline Locally Board Announces

City relief cases declined il per cent i'm Waterbury last month, the Social Security Board reported at Washington today. This compares with an average of 8 per cent decrease in the entire country.
 Welfare costs showed Q decrease ee 6 per cent in Waterbury in October, the board said. This compares with an increase of 3 per cent fin the country as . whole.
 October reports for other Con- necticut cities showed . decrease of IS per cent In public relief cases in New Britain, 8 per cent in Hartford, 10 per cent in Bridgeport and per cent in New Haven.
 Relief costs increased g per cent In New Haven, decreased 9 per cent in Hartford, decreased per cent in Bridgeport, and decreased 9 per cent in New Britain.
 Local relief rolls have all year long been smaller than those of last year and other recent years. Relief expenditures have also dropped considerably, and the city welfare department is ending the current year with a large surplus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
BEREAVED HOMES
 GIVEN BENEFITS
$l,977,77S Monthly Aver- age in Connecticut Re-
 ports Life Ins. Firm

The families and other benefi- charles of Connecticut policyholders received an aggregate of 7,800, ,000 from life insurance companies in settlement of death claims during the first nine months of 1940, it was announced today by the Insti- ute of Life Insurance.
 "The importance of the economic and social contribution of life in- surance to the families and con- munities of this state is indicated by the fact that the funds flowing into bereaved homes so far his year have averaged $1,977,778 per month, Holgar J. Johnson, president of the institute, stated in releasing the fig ureS.
 Of the death claim benefit pay ments made in this state, this year up to September 30. 1e4o, $12, ,704, ,00c was paid out on ordinary policies $1,924 900 on group policies and $3,- 172,000 on industrial policies.
 Total death claim benefit pay mentS in the six New England States, aggregated $68,89l 900 for the nine months, comprising $49069, ,00C on ordinary policies, $5,564.OOO on group policies, and $li,258,o00 on industrial policies.
 The above compilation includes payments by American life insur- ance companies and payments by Canadian life insurance companies On policies held in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

(Continued rom Page D
 willkie's total included 7ss Union party votes. Communist candidate Earl Browder received 109l votes and Norman Thomas, Socialist presidential candidate who was not on the ballot in Connecticut, re- ceived 91 write-in votes.
 Governor Vote
 The gVbernatoria1 vote:
 Hurley, D, 388,361; Baldwin, R. 373, ,799. plus 782 Union; Jasper Mc- Levy, s, 18,090; Joseph Mackay, SL 1915; Michael A. Russo, c, TAI: Devere Allen, IS; Wilbur L. Cross, |2.
 U. S. Senator:
 Francis T. Maloney, D, 416,740; Paul L. Cornell, R, S57,574, plus 73s Union; Kenneth Thurlow, s, 6557: Joseph A. Hutchin, SL, 1343, I. Wofsy, c, 1114.
 Lieutenant-G Governor:
 Odell Shepard, D, 406,834; James L. McConaughy, R, 365,059.
 Comptroller:
 John M. Dove, D, 408,993: Fred R. Keller. R, 364, 926, plus 748 Union. Treasurer:
 Dr. Frank Anastasio, D, 4O7, ,458; Joseph D. Talbot, R, 367,228, plus 769 Union.
 Secretary of State:
 Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse, D. 409, ,446; Mrs. Sara B. Crawford, R 364 ,506, plus 746 Union. C0ngressmen
 Congressman-Large: Lucien Maciora. D, 407 ,8eS: B. J, Monkiewicz. R. 3o6,eSl: Beilani Trombley. s, 6640.
 Congress list District:
 Herman P. Kopplemann. D. IOO.- 0e0; William J. Miller, R, 02,207, plus el0 socialist and loo Union. aud 1agsTiot:
 William ]. Fitzgerald, D, 03.02i Thomas Ball. R, 66,B25. srd District: James A. ehanley, D. ol42e; Ran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
No Waterbury Quotas
 Until January 3rd
Selectve Service Officials Defer nductions Until After
 New Year's-Meeting Tonight on Deferment

boards, and Comdr. H. Leroy David son of the U. s. Naval Reserve.
 The board members attending the meeting will receive instructions or handling the cases of men who claim deferment from their years training because they are employed in important detense industries.
 At the Boston conference yester- day, plans were discussed for reduc. ing the number of rejections fol health reasons. It was decided te ask local medical boards to be more stringent in their requirements, SC that rejections by army doctors car be cut down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Witnesses Heard In
 Robinson Will Case
Father, Sister of Late Mrs. Robinson Testify Today in
 Superior COurt-PmpOse of Contest Explained

I daughter died, Robinson came to him and had him sign a waiver on the will on the pretense that he was really signing an insurance pa- per. Through his counsel, Edward Mascolo, the aged man said that Robinson twas good to me" and of- ten gave him cash and beer. Since he has retired as tailor for the Palace Cleaners, MT. Buck con- tinued, Robinson has paid his board bought him clothes, and has also had them cleaned and pressed free of charge
 Infirm and hard of hearing, MT. Buck was given a special chair from which to testify. Counsel for both sides repeatedly had to shout their questions in order to obtain replies. The case is not expected to go- to the jury until late this after noon or Friday.
 Testifying for MT. Mascolo, Mrs. Lescke said that throughout the illness of her sister, Mir Robinson tried to keep relatives away from her by telling them that his wife was in no condition to speak. She also said that whenever she was able to see her sister she found her in no condition to make out a will. She appeared dazed, she said, and at one time twas so weak that she could just wiggle her fingers
 Mrs. Lescke said that before her sister became ill she confided to her that her husband was repeat edly asking her to make out her will. It was on this occasion. Mrs. Lescke said, that Mrs. Robinson told her that her husband was entitled to half of her estate.
 The sister told the court and jury that the last time she was able to see Mrs. Robinson was Dec. IT, one month before she died, and that MT. Robinson wouldn't let me see her again."
 On the day of the burial she quoted Robinson as telling her that T have things to explain" Her answer to this, she said. was Steve, you've got plenty to explain"
 The Buck appeal from probate seeks to break the will on the ground that Mrs. Robinson was dominated by her husband and was too weak in mind and body to make out a will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
PULFORD FREED
 IN TOTS DEATH
Milldale Driver ExOnerated of Negligence in Meriden
 Road Fatality Oct. 25

Deputy Coroner Miles F. McNiff, Jr., has exonerated Richard w. Pull ford of Milldale of criminal negu- gence in the automobile death on Meriden road, Oct. 25, of Caroline May Hackenson, 2 of Fenton ave nue, Wolcott. The child was fatally injured by Pulfords car while her mother, Mrs. Eleanor Collins, watched from the side of the road,
 Deputy Coroner McNiff says the child was driven to Meriden road at Todd road along Fenton avenue by her mother to see whether there was mail in the rural free delivery box. The girl was told not to re- turn across the road from the mail boxes until signaled by her mother.
 The child did not wait for the signal and started back across the road at the instant Pulford came along in his car and struck the child.
 The coroner says Pulford was pro- ceeding at 40 miles an hour and applied his brakes and brought his car to 8 stop 70 feet beyond the point of the impact. The girl was carried on the bumper that dis tance and then was thrown 27 feet from the bumper to the roadside, the coroner continues.
 Negligence was found in failing to reduce his speed and in failing to keep & proper lookout for pedes- trians. although his attention was he claims, distracted by cars to his right side. Coroner McNiff says the negligence was not such as would amount to gross and criminal negli- gence in the meaning of the statutes.
 Five witesses examined by the coroner included: Mrs. Collins, State Trooper Norman Davis, Officer Ray mond Leavenworth of Wolcott, Francis A. Murray, of 576 Woodtick road, and Margaret Roberts of Mer- iden road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

The moving force behind the action to break the will of Mrs. Anna Buck Robinson, who died Jan. IT leaving her entire estate valued at more than $24,000 to her hus- band, Steven, president of the Pal ace Cleaners and Dyers, was re- vealed today as Mrs. Lillian Lescke, of East Hartford, a sister of the dead woman. The trial began yes- terday before Judge Alfred c. Baldwin and jury in superior court.
 Under cross examination by Atty. Walter Torrance, Mrs. Lescke testi- fled that her father, Lorenz Buck, who ostensibly sought to break the will, never knew or had any interest in the proceedings. She then said that she, herself, sought to void the will not through the desire for per- sonal gain, but so that the real wishes of her dead sister might be respected. These wishes Mrs. Lescke continued, were to leave only half of her estate to her husband.
 Testifying earlier this morning. Lorenz Buck, a 79 year old man, told the court and jury that before his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

The next definite date for the in- duction of Connecticut men into the army under the selective service act is Jan. 3, Lieut. -Col. Brock Putnam was informed at conference with New England selective service off, cials at Boston. Though no official word was given, Col. Putnam was given to understand that no volun- teers or draftees in this state will be called during the month of Decem- Der. The Democrat reported several days that such was the unofficial plan.
 Questions of occupatioAal defer ments will be considered at meet ing of draft board officials from many western Connecticut cities and towns at the aldermanic cham bers in the local city hall tonight The meeting, scheduled for 8 o'clock will be addressed by Thomas Shaf- fer, occupational deferment officer and Jason man between the War Department and selective service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
|CAUTION URGED
 HERE TOMORROW
Snow Makes Conditions Serious Declares Police
 Chief Here Today

eve wish to celebrate Thanksgiv- ing locally without . serious acci- dent" Supt. of Police William J. Roach stated today. we have 8 doubly dangerous condition exist ing, with the Thanksgiving holiday and the first snowfall" he warned. There is no doubt we will have numerous fender smashings and other accidents caused by skidding and 1t can be said that half of these accidents can be prevented by 6 little less optimism and a little more precaution."
 As the first heavy snowfall made city streets slippery on the eve of Thanksgiving, he urges motorists to to take practical precautions against prevailing weather conditions. He stressed the fact that motorists should exercise great caution and pedestrians should walk slowly and carefully.
 watch out for icy steps, particu- larly on stairs. Hold onto railings. Allow more distance for automo- piles remember, it's as slippery for them as for you. If any auto makes no effort to give you free passage, don't try to beat it across the street. You may fall or the car may skid" added Roach.
 Winter driving is desirable these days because of the comfort and convenience provided by modern motor cars during, bad weather, but it can be even safer with a few log ical precautions. He concludes with the admonition, If everyone will remember that an ounce of preven- ton is worth a pound of cure.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Contralto, Pianist In
 Excellent Program
MattatuCk Musical Art Society Presents Georgia Graves, Joseph Battista; Audience Greatly Pleased

progressions with alertness and gave the impressionistic piece the tonal color demanded. Next he gave something more intensely modern, Q sort of "screwy" polka from the Golden Age Ballet" by Shostako- vich. He romped through this with dash and finish. It was an amus- ing contribution to his program which continued with the lovely Prelude in c Sharp Minor by Rachmaninoff. He ended his pro- gram with the difficult and lovely Paganini-Liszt 'La Campanella" which he managed as skillfully as he did his preceding numbers.
 MT. Battista presents Q style and technique that should take in far in the field of music. He generously gave at the end of his program Liszt's Liebestraum" and 8 clever transcription of the Fledermaus Walt7es by Strauss.
 M. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
GEORGE WILCOX BURIED

Meriden, Conn, Nov. 27-(UP)-- Funeral services were held today for George H. Wilcox, 84, chairman of the boardr of the International Silver O., who died yesterday after a long illness. He was president of the concern until 1928, when he re- tired.
 He leaves two sons, former Lieut. Gov. Roy c. Wilcox, and Horace c. Wilcox. both officials of the Sil- yer concern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Full Weather Report

Boston. Nov. 27-(UP)-Weath CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT - COnside ernble rIOudiuess and colder tonight. Thursdhy fair and somewhat colder.
 MASSACHUSETTS, Mostly cloudy snow flurries in the Berkshires Colder in the east portion tonight Thursday fair exceut cloudy and snow hurries in Berkshlres. Colder in the east portion.
 RHODE ISLAND - Considerable cloudiness and colder tonight Thursday fan and somewhat colder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
Christmas Seal Can1paig,
 Opens Here Auspiciously

Due principally to the dua business firms the pagn organized by the Waterbury most encOuragng Within the past contributions ing to $955 received the leagues commendabe s $6OO0.
 Thousands of letters Christmas seals enclosed It accept the seals and send contribution to Financial assistance cuo patients against
 plague All contributions better health Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Janet An derson was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, to All saints Episcopal church, Oakville where services were held at 2:3O o'clock.
 Funeral services for Ieomon Islam were held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Herbert J. Phillips will be held Friday morning at Il o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev George Atha of Groton will offici- ate. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow night from 2 to o'clock.
 The funeral of Angelo Pascucci was held yesterday from the Colasanto funeral home to the OAAuASAI VI Ou1 AdOy O1 MOu1L Car mel where a requiem high Mass was celebrated at 8:30 o'clock by Rev. Dennis J. Birarelli. Bearers were: Cratic Orsini, Giovanni Di Donizo, Antonio Zaza and Paul Sal- vatore. The burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Celia (Chev- rette) Fregeau will be held tomor- row morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St. Ann's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of William c. Han- non will be held tomorrow morn. ing at 8:15 o'clock from the Mul- vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St. Ann's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Cal- vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 NOV. 27, 1889
Ry United Pressl

(By United Press)
 German government, in 3,0O0,- word announcement, stated that recent British Blue Book on 0ri- gins of the war, contained un- disputable proof that Britain played "treacherous two-faced game" which forced Poland into war with Germany.
 German submarine sank Ger man ship BOrkum as British prize crew was taking vessel to port.
 German trawler struck mine and sank of Danish island of Langeland.
 Netherlands liner Spaarndam sunk by mine off Thames estu- ary.
 British steamer Royston Grange and trawler William Humphries lost.
 FORMER MODEL Norma Shearer was photograph CTS model before entering films.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
NAUCATUCK HAS LOTTERY PROBE
Continued from Page D

Three men were arrested at the Hotel Elton today in connection with the investigation of the month- ly cash lottery of the Crusader post, of the Naugatuck Veterans of For eign Wars. The arrests were made by County Detective Roland c. AL ling, Sergt. John Mates and Lieut.. Edward McElligott.
 filling gave the names of the men as Louis Taylor, of Beacon, N. r., Guerdon Brown, of Beacon, and Lou Goldsmith, of Philadelphia, Pa. No charges have been placed against them yet.
 The lottery, which has been go- ing on for some time, is not lon the level" filling said. He did not reveal where there was a violation of the law, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
IRISH FIND"

Maureen O'Sullivan won her first moving picture role when discovered by Director Frank Borzage, who was looking for an Irish girl to play in Song O My Heart"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

ulf Compton, R, 72,s07, plus 2Oe Union.
 4th District:
 Leroy Downs, D. 00,942, plus 250 Union; Albert Austin, R, 90,23o. 5th District:
 J. Joseph smith. D. 62,7sS Frank Johnson, R, 5l,049.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27
ROOSEVELT HAD
 BIG PLURALITY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

Funeral services for Leomon Islam were held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-27

Norma Shearer was photograph CTS model before entering films.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-26
NEW HAVEN ROAD
GROSS REVENUES
Decrease Noted From Re.
port OF Last Year; Reeve.
nues OF Freight Better

Now Haven, Conn, June 26-(UP)
THE New Haven Railroad today
reported gross revenues for May Of
$6,647 $50, o decrease OF $2l9,5l6
from the same month In 1882
Freight revenue increased $S,75s,
Passenger revenue decreased $245,-
400 primarily because OF the fare
reduction on March rs, 1910.
Total operating expenses for the
month were $S,l58,5ll, q decrease
of $lS8,279 under May o year ago,
due principally to decreased MAIN
tenanee expenses. After expenses,
taxes, equipment and joint facility
rents, the report showed q net rail-
way operating income OF 1881 ,626(
q decrease Of $89,ii8 under May,
1890. The Deficit after iiXed charges
on the present capital structure for
May, 1910, was 607,875 rs compared
with deficit Of $40l,0oS In May,
1890.
For the FIVE months ended May
81, 1910, gross revenues amounted
I o$Ss, 27a ,4s4, an increase OF $4i4,644
over the same period In 1890, Freight
revenue increased $740, 800, Passen-
ger revenue decreased $S69,l64, In
the first quarter OF 1910 passenger
revenues increased $75,986 but for
April and May, the two months SUBJ
seequent 10 the fare reduction, pas
senger revenues decreased $444, 250,