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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
ITALIAN SUB HAS
 SUNK DESTROYER
War COmmunique Issues Claim; Brindisi Air Raids
 Are Fought Off
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press Staff Correspondent

Rome, Nov. l6-(UP)-An Italian submarine has sunk a British des- troyer in the Atlantic, war con- said today.
 The communique said that many" British planes raided Brindisi, on the outer heel oi the Italian boot, last night, but quick, efficacious anti-aircraft defense prevented the dropping of bombs on thVresidential district"
 "A number of bombs fell into the sea and in open country, demolish- ing one house and causing small fires which were immediately con- trolled,' the communique said. "One British plane probably was shot down and two others were hit by anti-aircraft fire. There were no casualties"
 In Greece, the communique said, Italian planes shot down nine Brit ish and Greek planes. At Larissa, Greece, 1t said. Italian planes had bombed the airport, destroying two Blenheim type planes and damag- ing others.
 The Greek naval base at Navar- rino also was bombed.
 British planes raided Sidi Bar rani, Sollum, Bardia and Bir Sofa fl in Africa. but caused no damage, it was said.
 Tn North Africa, Italian planes machine-gunned military objectives and air and naval installations at Marsa Matruh, British base in Egypt and other Italian planes again bombed the naval base at Alexandria and the railroad sta- ton at Marsa Matruh", the con- said.
 On the Greek front there was artillery and infantry action on both sides. Italian planes collaborated with troops bombing roads and Greek troop concentrations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
RETRIAL ASKED IN
 ALIENATION SUIT

Boston. Nov. l6--(UP)-A motion by Dr. Adam F. Cole of Swamp. scott for q re-trial of an alienation of affections suit brought against him by Walter S. Hall. b3-year- old former Boston bank clerk, was on file today in Suffolk superior court.
 A jury yesterday awarded e0bO0 to Hall who had asked s2S.OOO dam ages for alleged alienation ot the affections of his wife Margaret.
 Coles attorney eontended in hk motion for . new trial that the yer. dict was against the weight Of the evidence, against the law and inc slrucslons of the court and that the damages were excessive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
HAMBURG AGAIN
 UNDER BOMBING

Berlin. Nov. 16-(UP)-Hamburg was bombed by British planes last night, the official Genman news agency D. N. B. said today. The Ger man high command, without men, tioning places, said British attacks on Germany had caused some dam age.
 The high command said these British attacks "on Germany" had damaged an administration build ing in wharf works, had set fire to a grain silo and had struck hos pital, wounding several persons and killing one.
 DNB said that the attack on Ham, burg had damaged hospital and a residence and that this act will be punished just as the raid on Munich was punished" (by the raid on Coventry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Nov. 16 - (UP) There was very litle demand for domestic wool on the Boston market during the past week, the U. s. Agriculture Department reported today
 Occasional inquiries were received for fine combing delaine f1eeces at A to 45 cents in the grease. Very little interest was shown in medium grades of bright f1eeces but quota tions were unchanged at 46 to A cents in the grease for both three eighths and one-quarter blood combing wools. Some country pack ed lots of mixed three-eights and quarter blood heeces were being offered at 43 to 45 cents in the grease delivered east.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Coming Home

Edward Ulrich, 27, of Water bury, who was arrested in Tuc- son, Ariz.. several days ago, admitted to robbery in Hartford hGmes last month, Captain Will liam Henneghan of Hartford police announced yesterday.
 Ulrich's record in Waterbury shows that he had been arrested for drunken driving theft of an automobile, intoxicatiOn, breach of the peace. and two convic- tiOns for breaking and entering. The man will be questioned in connection with three rObberies in Hartford. One of the rob bexies involved theft of $500 in jewelry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Given Decree

Edith E. Alcese, of Plymouth, was granted divorce from Harold Alcese, of Thomaston in Winsted Superior Court yesterday. Grounds were desertion.
 The couple was married in 1895. The plaintiff was given permission to resume her maiden name of Edikh E. Manton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Profit Taking Cuts
 Down Market Gains
InIatiOn-Inspired Rise Hits Snag-Prices Reach Nov.
 Levels During Week
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, Nov. 16-(UP)-The inflation- inspired rise in stocks ran into a snag this week when profit taking reduced prices to levels of November 6 in the industrial and railroad averages and to June 19 in the utility average.
 Trading declined in volume.
 Industrial production rose to a record high on. average and the out look was for further gains before the end of the year.
 Commodities were firm and bonds irregular.
 The stock markets decline was predicted on a reappraisal of the imitation influence which was SO potent last woke. Traders believed imitation might not take hold for q long time and some held 1t could be averted. The problem of taxation also was considered an obstacle. War news was not seen as favorable despite British successes against Italy. The Molotov visit to Berlin was g. source of uncertainty
 Business news failed to influence prices. Steel shares lost more heav- fly than other groups although op- erations of the industry were at the highest level in history on a tonnage basis.
 Automobile production made it's 14th weekly rise and was just under 122,OOO units. Next week the holiday will cut output, but 1t is expected to snap back in the last week of November. However, motor stocks lost ground
 Rails held better than other groups, sustained by prospects of high earnings. Utilities were influ- enced on the decline by fears of government pressure. Oils were bet ter on an improved statistical posi- ton. Coppers fell point or more and substantial losses were noted in some chemicals, especially DuPont. Mercantiles were steady and rub bers firm. Many preferred stocks and special issues were carried into new high ground for the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Two Holidays!

The superior court and court of common pleas will be closed Thursday and on Nov. 28 in ob- servance of both the Roosevelt and the Connecticut 'Thanksgiv- ing. Under the law the state courts omit sessions on any day of fast or thanksgiving designated by the President or Governor.
 Compensation court, not being under the judiciary. will close only Nov. 28.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
SpotligInting Brass City News
CIO Delegates

John J. Driscoll, executive secre- tary of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union and secretary treasurer of the Connecticut C1O council, left for Atlantic City to- day to attend the national CIO convention which will begin Mon- day. MT. Driscoll was accom- panied by Alex Cashin, delegate from the Bridgeport industrial union. council.
 One of the major issues of the conference will be the stand the convention adopts on the prom ised resignation of John L. Lewis, president, who said he would quit if Willkie was beaten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Speaking of Rain Drops !!

In three days, the total pre- cipitatiOn in Waterbury to- tailed almost two-thirds of the average monthly rainfall, ac- cording to the official figures of the Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker. From Tuesday mOrn- ing until yesterday afternoon, 2.S7 inches of rain fell. The av- craze monthly fall is 4 inches.
 During the three-day spell, the city witnessed every variety of rain. It fell in clOudburst proportions, and 1t fell in fine powdery form. Incidentally. it accounted for an increase in automobile accidents, colds, and electric light bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

Continued from Page D chiefly in the Hamburg area, where docks, oil plants and other targets were reported bombed. Nazis said that German planes would retaliate for the raid just as the attack on Coventry was retaliation for the British raid on Munich while Adolf Hitler was tEere4
 In the Greek war. dispatches from Athens reported continued ad- vances by the Greek forces and claimed that the Italians were with drawing from their important base at Koritza, in Albania. Previously, 1t had been reported that the Greeks were surrounding Korltza and had shelled 1t urtil many buildings were afire.
 Greek advances against KonItza. slad to be the only Greek town stlll held by Italians. also were reported and Greek artillery was smelling the mountain village. On the western front, Greek soldiers were reported threatening to cut Italian cOminu- tileatlon lines. but advlees from the front were vague.
 New Marine Venture I1i the Americas. a new and aps parenijy unsuccessful German aia' Tine venture vas reported from Mexico. Four German merchant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Probe Continues

Fire authorities. state troopers as well as members of the local detective bureau will continue the investigation started yesterday into the two suspicious fires at the plant Of the Shoe Hardware on Brown street. Fire Marshal D. J. Lahey reports that there is some. thing very suspicious ab0nt the fact that two fires were discovered within twenty minutes Of each other in widely separated places in the building One suspect was taken into custody, but reltased following a long quiz. The anth0r- tiles viii continue the probe for a few oayh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
OLD DESTROYERS
 ON UNKNOWN ROUTE

Newport, R. l.. Nov. 16-(UP)- Four over-age U. s. destroyers, the last of the 50 traded to Great Brit ain, were enroute from here today for an undisclosed destination, pos sibly Boston navy yard.
 The destroyersr Ringold, Robin son, Tillman and Sigourney sailed last night. They will be turned over to Great Britain at some Canadian port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Clark COmnlandery

An honorary visit was paid to the Clark Commandery. Knights of Templar of this city Thursday night at the commissary's asylum i'll the Masonic Temple by Grand Commander of the state, Dr. T. Frank Cassidy For the benefit of the grand officers. the Temple degree was exemplified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial Editor

New York, Nov. 16.-(UP)-Lead- ing stocks receded fractions to more than a point today in moderately active trading.
 Bonds also tended lower. Wheat was firm while cotton had losses ranging to more than SO cents a bale.
 Business news continued favor able, but was ignored. Trading was influenced more by fears of unto- ward developments over the week. end in the European war.
 Selling went ahead in issues which recently had good gains. In some special issues, traders took profits
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Court Champlain

An old-fashioned Thanksgiving party was attended by one hun dred persons last night at the Franco-American Social hall by members of the Court Champlain, Foresters of America. Grand court officers and representatives of different subordinate courts in the Waterbury area, which includ- ed Thomaston and Torrington. were present. Past Grand Chief Ranger William H. Dunlavey was the guest of honor last night.
 This was the first social event held by Court Champlain since its return to it's old meeting place in Franco-American hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
PAPERS FILED

The American Home and InSula- ton Builders, Inc, of New Haven with the incorporatorS, all of Wa terbury, received a certificate of in- corporation from the secretary of state. The names of the incorpora- tors follow, Anna Ellis, William R. Ellis and Victoria Santora. The au- thorized capital is $50,O00 with $l 800 paid in at the beginning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Treasurer

Miss Ruth Mary Wall, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. M. J. Wall of Willow street, has been elect cd treasurer of the newly organ ized Drexel Home Economies Association at Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia where she is a student.
 The purpose of the new group is to foster the professional growth in all students in the School of Home Economies through contact with Outstand- ing personalities in the field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Learn to Drive

The drivers school was at tended by seventy eight persons in it's opening session of an eight week course in safety last night in the basement of police headquart- CTS. This attendance was the larg- est of any at an opening night session.
 The course consists of seven in- struction periods given by Pa- trolmen James Little and William Dwyer and the eighth session is an examination period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
SEARCH RESUMED
 FOR MISSING MAN

Houlton, Me, Nov i6-(UP)- Search was resumed today for Les ter Curtis, 50-year-old Houlton hunter lost in woods near Dyer brook
 Game wardens said Curtis was without food, not warmly clad and carrying a shotgun when last seen Wednesday.
 Another hunter. Eugene Hale, GA, who became lost the same day, em- erged safely from the woods at Mil linocket yesterday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
FrdternaL NeUs
Odd Fellows

Col George E. Whitford, de- partment commander of Patri- archs Militant will confer the highest degree on an Odd Fellow tonight at 8 o'clock when Capt. Elmer D. Baldwin of Hartford will receive the decoration of chivalry in the Odd Fellows temple.
 Mrs. Blanche Maton of Water town. president of the department association of Ladies Auxiliaries of Patriarchs Militant of Connec- ticut, will take part in the con- ferring ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
Nothing Nothing

~C0ntributinOs - none; ex- penses-nOne."
 Such were the election ex- pense statements filed with Town Clerk Mary c. KiImartin today by Nellie Mellick and Samuel WolOzin, the two Socialist can- dates for state representative.
 The Socialist party did little or no campaigning here and its candidates received only a hand full of votes on election day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
SUB COMMISSIONED

Portsmouth, N. H., November l5. -CUP) - The submarine Trout, one O fthe Navy's newest submercibles. was commissioned yesterday at Portsmouth Navy Yard during a brief ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

A woman speed star was . feat. ure of this years bicycle race meet in LeningFad, Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

DOW JONES AVERAGES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

1 \. W. ,,,.,,. is4.bb 20TT 20.e0
 NEW YORK CURB MARKET
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16

90 % IS Indus. R. R. Utll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-16
GERMAN ATTACK
 HAS BEEN SHIFTED

Continued from Page D
Evening star., 1940-09-08
BY THOMAS r. HENRY,
Star staff Correspondent.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa, Sept. T.
their brains cut in two gives evi-
dence of deep-buried right and left
control centers in the human
organism.
Reports of these studies were made
to the American Psychological Asso-
citation here by psychologists OF the
University of Rochester. There
surgeons are severing the corpus
callosum, the great mass of white
flbers which joins like bridge the
two hemispheres OF the brains cere-
bral cortex, the organ of all think
ing. seeing, hearing and voluntary
movement.
The patients are epileptics, but in
most cases are of better than aver
age intelligence Several of those
whose histories were reported are
college graduates.
The theory generally held by
neurologistS is that in each indi-
vidual one side of the brain is boss" 4"
Except for this dominance both
hemispheres of gray matter are
almost exact mirrors of each other.
The left side controls movements of
the right side of the body and vice
versa.
Most persons are either rights"
or "leftS," with their hands, eyes and
feet. Presumably right-handed per-
sons have left-handed brains with
their dominant left hemispheres
inhibiting the equipotential right
hemispheres in normal activities.
Commissions Lessened.
The corpus callosum, made up en-
tirely of white nerve fiberS, can
serve only the purpose of trans
mitting impulses from one hemis-
phere to another. The object of the
epilepsy operations is to lessen con-
vulsions by preventing impulses
passing from one side, which may
be the seat of the violent, uncon-
trollable movements, to the other
side.
If the dominance theory were
true. it was reported by DR.. Karl
U. Smith, the dominance of one
side should disappear once the
bridge was cut. Then each hemi-
sphere would be its own boss. There
would be left, of course, the effect
of lifelong habits, which might be
expected to disappear when the
neural mechanisms upon which they
operated we're destroyed.
Before the operations, each pa
tient was given IS sidedness tests,
including proficiency at variety of
tasks requiring the use of both hands
or both feet. These were repeated
as soon as possible after the patients
had recovered.
Strange Case of Woman.
The early results were far from
clear. Patients showed some con.
Evening star., 1940-09-08
Wool Market Volume
Off Sharply in Week
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Sept. 7 Omitted States
Department of Agriculture) The
volume of trading in wool on the
Boston market dropped sharply dur
ing the last week, compared with
the business of the previous week.
The new lines of wool that con-
tinued to have a moderate demand
showed further slight strengthen
ing in prices.
Quotations were unchanged and
firm on other woods. Graded comb
ing bright fleece woods were quoted
on grease basis mostly at 1896
cents for fine Delaine other wools
Evening star., 1940-09-08
Splitting Brain DiscIoses
Which Side Bosses Human
Woman Dressed With One Hand While
Disrobing With Other in Freak Cose

fusion. One woman used one hand
to put on her clothes while at the
same time she was taking them
off with the other. One side OF
the brain wanted her to dress and
the other to undress and neither
could make its orders obeyed.
This confusion. however, was
short lived and within few months
the same tests showed that the
patients were just as right or left
sided, and just as ambidextrous
as before.
The tentative conclusion, DR.
Smith pointed out, is that the con-
troll centers are buried in the basal
portions of the brain, very old in
evolution, which still remain con-
nected by narrow bands of white
fibers, but which presumably have
nothing to do with the seats of vol
untary movement.
The severing of the brain made
no lasting difference in the men,
tality of the patients, it was re-
ported by Dr.. Frances H. Parsons.
Some of the results were slightly
ambiguous, however, because of the
known mental deterioration which
sometimes accompanies epilepsy.
Epileptics have shown consider
able improvement after the sever
ing of the bridge, although the op-
Grafton is not considered as cure
1t may reduce the frequency and
severity of convulsion so that a
person can follow a fairly normal
life pattern. But the results of the
operations leave the functions OF
the corpus callosum in question.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

his friends at a
testimonial din
ner at the May
flower Hotel at
Z pm. tomorrow
on the occasion
of his 50th birth
day.
DR.. PelZman
also is past
president of the
Fifty Club, past
commander of
the Jewish War
Veterans, presi-
dent and vice
president of the
Amity Club and
Evening star., 1940-09-08

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Evening star., 1940-09-08

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Evening star., 1940-09-08

an officer in the jacob Society. He
also is active in the Master Masons.
the Variety Club and the Wcodmont
Country Club.
DR.. j. Kotz Is chairman Of the
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Evening star., 1940-09-08
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DR.. Ivy Pelznan, past president
OF Argo Lodge, B'nai Birth and long
active in many other Washington
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Evening star., 1940-09-08

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Evening star., 1940-09-08
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Evening star., 1940-09-08
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-14
WEST SIDERS FACE
 GARABALDlS TEAM
By Art Krenz

The West Side Speedboys will play their jinks team the Garibaldis of Middletown tonight at 8 p. m. at Russell school gym with the West Side Aces playing the first game at 7:15. The Garibaldis was the last team to beat the Speedboys at the Russell school gym by a score of 26 to 25 two years ago. They have played the Speedboys and broke even with them in two series. The Speedboys winning the first game and losing the second and won the first game again this year six weeks ago by 8 score of 39 to B. The Siders hope to break the jinx by winning tonight and sweeping the series. The Garibaldis are enjoying a winning streak and beating such teams as the Wallingford East Sid- CTS and the strong Norwalk Rangers. Their team consist of Mazzotta, Garafalo,. Firmica, three goods for wards, Buma a great floor man, and and Cacciola Faraci and Dolce at guards. The Speedboys will try for their twentieth win in twenty-two games. Coach Mike Moore will prob- ably start Joe Kalosky and John Casey at forwards, John Stoller at center, with Stan Grey and Joe Ruinividge at guards with Bradley, Mclean, and Switz to put in throughout the game. Dancing will follow the main game.