davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
BANK DEFENDANT
 IN $55O ACTION

A suit for $55O damages against the First National Bank and Trust Co.,, of Bridegpors, executors of the estate of James Cavanaugh of Mil- ford, has been filed in superior court by the Seaboard Freight Lines, Inc.
 The plaintiff company claims that on Jan. 29 of this year Cav anaugh. while driving through Stratford, neglected to stop for a stop sign, and as result, hit a truck belonging to the company, damaging it so badly that it had to be lowed away from the spot. and was useless for some time. They claim that the accident was the result of the negligence and carelessness of Cavanaugh in go- ing through the stop sign, failing to keep a proper lookout for other cars, and failing to yield the right of way. The plaintiff seeks dem- ages to cover the expenses of tow- ing the damaged truck away and the subsequent repairs. Cavanaugh, the driver of the other car, died since the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

Bowen.
 Tip Top - Ruth Andrew. Mary Driscoll, Marilyn Earls, Ann Farist. Patricia Herman, Joan Hutton, Joyce Kilbourn. Beverly LaBreque, Jean LaFevre, Carolyn Mills, Kath- leen Moore, Grace Soukup, Barbara Tracy, Elaine Turner, Alice Van Horsten, Joan Weyand, Betty Hoff- man, and Vivin Cronk.
 Sky High = Dorothy Fuller, Jan- ice Mxwell, Joanne Maxwell, Mar guerite McEnerney, Mildred Menke, Joan Murphy, Dorothy O'Brien. Irene Pearson, Rosemary Riley, Ro- berta Yavecchia, Myrtle Hansen and Doris Wolfe.
 Trails End - Barbara Bowen, Betty Brennan, Betty Donahue. Pauline Francis, Helen Grady, Prise cilla Henchel, Mary Louise Labor and Jane ODonnell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
POLICE SEEKING
 HIT-RUN DRIVER

Police today were still iravestigat- ing an accident which took place last evening on North Main street. A collision took place between a car which was going south on North Main, and another which was pro- ceeding in the opposite direction. When the two cars came to a halt, the driver of one of them got out and ran away, and the car he was driving proved to be one stolen from Lauren Graham, of 97 Idylwood ave- nue. The car has now been restored to its owner, but the driver is still at large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
|BIC ATTRACTION
 FOR CIRCUS HERE
Ringing Brothers Unable to Loan Gargantua Rival
 Feature Sought

In his attempt to make the play ground circus scheduled for next Thursday an unprecedented success, William J. Derwin is sparing him. self no pains. With unflagging zeal, he leaves no stone unturned in his efforts to turn the eyes of the en- tertainment world on Waterbury.
 As evidence of his eagerness to make the playground circus the event of the century, Mir. Derwin yesterday disclosed that he had written personally to John Ringing North of the Ringing Bros., and Barnum and Bailey circus, to see whether it would be possible to se- cure Gargantua the Great for the local phantasmagoria. Not that Waterbury needs Gargantua, but Bill thought if the gorilla came here at a time when the eyes of all the amusement world were turned to- wards our fair city, Gargantua might get some favorable publicity as a result. And SO ,as a gesture of friendship to MT. North, he made the offer.
 MT. North regretfully had to pass up this opportunity, inasmuch as Gargantua will be appearing else where on the 22nd. However, it was confidentially disclosed today, that there will be mystery attraction at the local circus, known to his immediate friends as Tarzantua. Do not fail to see this super tremendous attraction next Thursday! We don't know what it is, but it must be good. The letter which MT. Derwin of the playground circus received from his colleague of Barnum and Ball. ey'S. follows:
 Dear MT. Derwin:
 Your letter of August 5th re-
 questing the use of our gorilla,
 Gargantua the Great, for your
 combined playground circus on
 August 22d received.
 Unfortunately it is impossible
 for us to comply as Gargantua
 will be occupied elsewhere on that
 date. However, we wish you the
 best of luck with your play-
 ground circus and trust that you
 will straw" them both perform
 ances.
 l Very sincerely yours, JOHN RINGLING NORTH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Fascisr71 Looms M U. S.,
 Says Local Communist Michael Russo Answering Herbert Smiths Let ter Says Ideas Two Years Late = All Signs in America Point to Rise of Fascism Claims Secretary

viet Union. If anything, reaction ary feudalistic governments held sway in these countries by virtue of having received the blessing of the Allied powers.
 Four Years Late
 MT. Smiths condemnation of pacifists and isolationists in re- gard to collective security and the League would have been more timely and courageous one or two years ago. Such language does not serve the purpose of peace now.
 While the United States might have played an important role in the League the real responsibility for its failure rests at the door, step of MT. Smiths chosen syrn- bol of democracy, Britain.
 Though offering no solution to the problem of keeping the U. s. at peace isolationism and paci- fsm are nevertheless a factor in barring the path of war. AS long as the real causes of war are kept hidden from the people there will be isolationist and pacif1st move- ments. They are something for bewildered people to hang on to. Wars, MT. Smith should know, are not made as in story books by individuals. They spring from very fundamental causes, social and economic. Under a system of pro- duction for private profit they are an inevitable phase of the mad pursuit for markets, colonies, raw materials and they will be with us as long as this system remains unchanged. Moreover they will be- come more frequent, more furious as the system sinks lower and lower into the bog of crisis.
 Very obviously wars do not arise from any inherent differences be- tween the peoples involved. This war is proof that the common in- terests of the people are indeed very poorly served through the capitalist mode of production and 
 erected on that basis.
 American Fascism
 But while more and more people are finding this out, the majority of us are already, at this point, desperately wanting peace. Every measure which leads to war must be countered by the organized and unanimous resistance of the peo- pie. America is threatened by an internal enemy which is leading our country to fascism and war quicker than any external enemy could bring them to us.
 Alien and racial discrimination, registration, finger printing, con- scription, anti-semitism, lynching, persecution of minorities, attacks on civil liberties and labor, war economy, regimentation, hunger, war, fear and suspicion are all portents of a growing American fascism.
 MT. Smiths Committee to Aid the Allies is just another war chariot trying to pick up passen- gers for the slaughter.
 MICHAEL RUSSO,
 Secretary. Communist Party of Waterbury,
 P. O. Box 367.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Anonymous Gifts Here
 No,u Exceed $1OO, GOO

Gifts by an anonymous donor to locsl churches, civic and social or ganizations are now known to to- tai S120,O0O, with perhaps other additions to the list yet to be re- ported. Speculation as to the phil anthropist's identity was still rife.
 Wilfred B. Schlegei, who, with his mother, Mrs. Mary Schlegel, has been mentioned as the pOs- sible donor, said that the gifts were not his. He said he believed that the philanthropist's wish for anonymity should be respected, else other gifts that might be con- templated would perhaps be with held.
 The gifts known so far to have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
RESERVE OFFICERS
 CHECKED FOR DUTY

A canvassing of the reserve off cers in Waterbury and the sur- rounding district is being carried on, to persuade them to volunteer for active duty with the regular army. All officers under 40 years of age. and below the rank of major are eligible for such service. Appli- cations of those interested are for- warded to the headquarters of the third military district at Hartford. It is thought probable that the attempt is being made to get enough officers from volunteers of this sort, so that 1t will not be necessary to order to duty men who are married and have dependents. The army can call out men of all ranks if ences- sary, but the attempt is first being made only with regard to the young CT officers, of lower rank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Spotighting
 Brass City News
to Name Leaders

Republican Town Chairman Vernon Hall said today that ap- pointment of district, leaders is being delayed until after several town committeeman return from their vacations.
 It had been planned to make the appointments early in the summer, but they were delayed when MT. Hall decided to consult with the town committee mem bers before making the selections. Under the local G. O. P. organiza- tional set-up, the district leaders supplement the work of the town committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Girls in camp during this sessior
WATER

400 Party-Line Telephone Numbers
 In WatertOwn
 win be Changed at ! a. m. W.S.TJ
 Tomorrow
 At 2 c. m. DS.T) tomorrow approximately 400 party-line tele- phone numbers in the Watertown exchange will be changed. The new numbers are listed in the new di- rectory. with the red band on the cover, that was delivered this week.
 Party-line subscribers whose tele- phone number will be changed should remove from their telephone the card that shows their old tele- phone number as soon as possible after the new number becomes ef- fective at z a. m. (DST) tomorrow morning. This can be done by in- serting a nail file or other similar instrument under the card and lifting it upward. Beneath this card will be found the new tele- phone number.
 As soon as the new numbers be- come effective. subscribers whose new number ends in J or W should begin to answer one ring on theiy line; subscribers whose new num- Der ends in R or M should answer two rings. Those whose new num- Der ends in n. J2, Js, J4, WI, wa Ws or WA should answer the rinl indicated by the number that fol' lows the letter.
 Please consult the NEW director. hefore calling any Watertewn tele phones after . a. Fn. (DB.Tl tomor row morning and thus avuld the in convenicnce of calling incofrec numbers. Until that time pleace @ the OLD directory.
 THE SOUTHERN NEW nNoEklsI l TELEPHONE COMPANY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

A meetoing of the Waterbury Lithuanian Roman Catholic Eed- eration of Societies was held last evening at St. Joseph's school. Plans were made at the time for . great
 mass meeting to be held on Sep tember IS at St. Joseph's auditorium, to protest the extension of Com munisn into Lithuania and the other Baltic states. An attempt will be made to secure as speaker for that occasion Dr. John Vileisis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

been made are as follows: St. Mary's hospital, $25,000; Water bury hospital. $2S,O0O; First Church of Christ, Scientist, S10,- coo; Second Congregational church, $10,O00; Bunker Hill Con- gregational church, $l0,000; All Souls church, s1O.o0O; Y. M. c. A., $5,0OO; Boy Scouts, $5,000; Girl Scouts, $5,O00; Visiting Nurse as- sociation, $5,00O; Corner House, $2,5OO; Waterbury Girls club, $2,500; Anti Tuberculosis league, $5,00O.
 The sums were given without any restrictions, the money being turned over through Lewis S. Reed, president of the Citizens < Manufacturer National bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Big Time Shows

Jacques theater may be the scene of Broadway productions starting early in September, ace cording to word received here today. It has been announced that the Max Bray Theatrical interests of New York City had obtained . long term lease on Jacques Theater and woud open the season next month. Harry B. Kaufmann, formerly ef the Mercury Theater group and as- sociate of orssn Weiles has been appointed lecal manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
GETS CONTINUANCE TN GAMBLING CASE

Ezio Ciarlelli. 47. of 5s Robbins street, arrested last evening by Lieut.. Patrick Hobart and Patrol man Joseph Cavanaugh of the vice squad, on Q charge of keeping e gambling machine, was granted a continuance this morning in city court, until August 20.
 Ciarlelli was the first violator of the city ordinance against the use of pin ball machines to be arrested following the cleanup of all such gambling devises carried out by the local police some time ago. The police had been keeping oiarlelli under watch for some time. as the result of frequent complaints they had about him. His machine was confiscated by the 0fiicers who made the arrest last evening. and is being held ct headquarters for the time being.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
U. s. Order

The Waterbury Farrel Foundry was the only locai factory which received e War Department con- tract in Q list released by eecre- tary of Labor Frances Perkins today. They received an order for cartridge loading machines total- ing tii 800. An order for eie.750 was given to tne Q. Q. Rubber company Of Naueatuck for gym- nasium shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Extra Blanket

An extra blanket was needed by Waterburians last night as the temperature fell to a low of 62, reached at 2 o'clock this morning-and there wasn't any humidity, either. The weather man promised showers for today and tomorrow with slightly higher temperatures for the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
On Retreat

Many Waterbury priests will make their annual retreat next week at St. Thomas seminary, Bloomfield. Those unable to go next week will make their retreat the following week.
 The retreat exercises will be conducted by Rev. Francis E. Low, s. J., of Boston college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
IncOrpOratOr

James Moffatt of Fairview street is among the incorporators of the Milford Crane and Machine O., Milford, with Joseph w. Wunsch of Brooklyn, N. Y., and William Gitlitz of Milford. The corpora ton is commencing business with $25 900. It is authorized for cap- ital of $50,000, with stock at . par value of $25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Minor Fires

A car owned by Joseph Powers, of 86 Wolcott street, was damaged by fire last night at Eastwood ave- nue and Albion street. Four com- panies of firemen responded to an alarm received at 9:46. Overflow of the carburetor was blamed for starting the blaze.
 Earlier firemen had gone to the home of George Feero, 1052 Pearl Lake road, where a defective oil burner caused a fire which result ed in kitchen damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Capital Reduced

The R. F. Griggs Go, of this city has filed with Secretary of the State Sara B. Crawford a certifi- cate announcing the reduction of its capital to $66, ,720, and of the purchase of its own shares, to the value of $26, ,857.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
FATALLY INJURED

Thompsonville. Conn.,, Aug. IT, Charles A. Jones, 76, was in- jured fatally last night when struck by a car while crossing a street near his home. Charles c. Haynes, Jr., g, Bronx, N. Y., the driver, was held on technical charge of reck- less driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
SOUTH END

The first annual musical revue given by the children of the South End playground. under the direction of Supervisor Tom Ritucci last We'd nesday evening was very successful, drawing a crowd of more than 300 persons. The proceeds of the show will go towards defraying the costs of the annual playground picnic, for which plans are now being made. All children in the playground dis trict are invited to attend.
 Work has been completed on the elephant costumes which the South Finders will use in the interplay ground circus next week. according to Supervisor Virginia Neagle and Constance oLouehlin. Members of the cast will rehearse with children from the other playgrounds ct the Municipal Stadium Monday.
 south End suffered q defeat in a volleybail contest with Waterville Thursday evening, i5-9.
 The following boys will be asked to be on hand Monday morning at the playground to make the trip to the stadium: Joseph Dacey, Louis pevoe, Fred pesantis. Mar- eel pesfouchen Raymond LanAor- ealix, Raymond Rousseau, Albert Chabol. Russell Lapoinfe. Roland Lapolnte. Joseph ouerTiero. Sam
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
SILVER LAKES ARE RIVALS

Silver Lake, N. Y.-(UP)-A fact little known is that this cool Wyom- ing county resort is located on the highest inland lake east of the Mis- sissippi. Silver Lake is l,356 feet above sea level, higher than sec ond Silver Lake near Wilmington Notch in the Adirondack Mountains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Playground Activities
HAMILTON PARK

The presentation of the musical show See America First last eve ming at the Hamilton playground was very successful, drawing a crowd of 200 persons. The proceeds of the performance will go to de- fray the playground expenses for the circus next Thursday.
 The program constituted a musi- cal tour of the country, as follows: Starting of with Alice Blue Gown" :" the procedure was from East Side, West Side" to Anchors Aweigh, !" Carolina Moon,,' "The Southern ers," Two Tickets to Georgia, "Texas Crowboys," ''The Gauthier Brothers" "The Farmers "Moun- tain Scenes and God Bless Amer ica."
 The show was written and direct ed hy Audrey Schneer. supervisor at the playground, with the assist ance of Edwin ODea. James Leary, Doris Walker, Mary Foley, Helen Pauloski. Mark Geary and Lorraine Hickey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
To the Editor of The Democra,:

To the Editor of The Democrat:
 am submitting the following in answer to a letter of MT. Herbert Smith which appeared in The Democrat and the American recently. The letter was written in defense of the Committee to Aid the Allies and generally presented the requests of that group for all aid to Britain. My letter Is more specifically an answer to MT. Smith than an exposure of the war melting aims of his commit tee. Since the Waterbury Amer ican is making a practice of dis eliminating against much of the anti war material sent to its Voice of the People I want to thank you for permi tting publication of this letter in the pages of The Demo- crat.
 Sincerely,
 MICHAEL RUSSO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Scout Actiuities
 At Wateruille Camp

Campers at the Girl Scout camp in Waterville enjoyed a Camper -Coun- selor day yesterday as the sixth week of the camp drew to a close. Counselors exchanged schedules as far as possible with campers who were elected to take their place. The camp staff Is as follows: director, Barbara Bowen; assistant director, Myrtle Hanson; unit leader, Happy Hollow, Ann Donston; assistants, Janet Bowen, nurse: Fay Schandel- maier; Tip Top Unit leader, Joyce Kilbourn; assistants, Grace Soukup and Mary Driscoll; Waterfront di- rector, Betty Donohue; Arts and Crafts counselor, Carolyn Mills; dietitians, Elaine Turner, Barbara Tracy and Ruth Andrew. Sky High Unit leader, Mildred Menke; assist ants Dorothy O,Brien and Roberta Yavecchia; Trails End. Mary La- Tor, unit leader, assistant, Joan Grady.
 Visitors on Sunday will be enter tained by an exhibition of interpre- tative dancing by Happy Hollow campers, under the direction -f Miss Barbara Kobler: Tip Top will give a campers health and safety skit as this is Health and Safety Week. A waterfront demonstration will be planned by Sky High in which the whole camp will take part. At the close of the visiting period Trails End will present Q Scouts Own for the whole camp.
 Instead of the usual end of the season banquet a Barn Dance will be held on Thursday evening to climax the camping season. Priscilla Henchel Is general chairman of the committee and will be assisted by Jane ODonnell as master of cere- monies. Tip Top and Happy Hollow will be in charge of decorations, and Sky High will arrange tables. Plans are being made for bicycle breakfast trip on Monday morning, and for a canoe trip later in the week.
 Girls in camp during this session are:
 Happy Hollow = Dolores Beccia, Evelyn Callahan, Gloria Castaldo, Grace Collins. Ann Donston, Zeno- bia Hodkoski, Mary Hogan, Mar garet Humiton, Olive Jenkins, Janet Kiefer, Muriel Lynch, Betty Mclean, Joan Platt, Joan Rice, Shir ley Rice, Fay Schandelmaier. Mary Upson. Therese Vallerand and Janet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

epada, Roland Laperriere. William pcvoc. Michael Walkh. Anthony Mlgllano. Albert Montamhault. Maurice Walsh. Norman Houhavt and John clouiieE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

The General Sherman" giant Sequoia tree, has an estimated weight of 6167 tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

South Africa is warning on drug
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

Plans are being made for bicycle breakfast trip on Monday morning, and for 8 canoe trip later in the week.
The Nome nugget., 1940-08-21
Opening Wedge For Military Alliance with United States

LONDON, Aug. 21 (P) An of ficial we'll informed source indicat ed that the government is seek ing a military alliance with the United States. The Canadian and American discussions on mutual defense were considered an op- ening wedge in the British effort to obtain a full military accord with America. Such an alliance would embrace the defense of Canada and other British posses sions in the western hemisphere and perhaps would form the bas is of a common diplomacy in the Far East at the conclusion of the European conflict"
 One neutral diplomat said "the plain truth is, neither Britain nor the United States has a powerful friend left anywhere else in the world and 1t behooves them to get together to make the best of a sorry situation"
The Nome nugget., 1940-08-21
Tax Uncertainties, Profit Limit
 ations Have Stopped Progression
 Materials for Navy Shipbuilding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (P) - Tax uncertainties, profit limita- ton on competitive buying, in cudlng the British was reported officially to have stopped the pro gression of the navy's procure ment of materials for shipbuild- ing. Rear Admiral w. R. Furlong this to the Senate ap- propriations committee, during testimony on the five billion dol
The Nome nugget., 1940-08-21
Britain Seeking Military Alliance
 U.S.-Canadian Defense Talks Are
 Considered As An Opening Wedge

LONDON, Aug. 20 (FD Prime minister Churchill announced that Britain has decided to offer the United States 99-year leases on air and naval defense bases in her western hemisphere pos sessions, probably in Newfound land and the West Indies. Britain is not asking any return advan- tage. He appealed for the timely reinforcement of Britains navy from the United States, in refer ence to the average American destroyers which England wants to buy.
 The prime minister also placed the total British dead, wounded and missing thus far in the war, at 92,00O.
 He summoned the kingdom to prepare for the campaigns of the asent two years and jeered at Hit Ter who proclaimed totad block ade of England. He declared bluntly that no food would be allowed to reach any country which has fallen to Germany. He rejected former President Hoov- CTS proposed shipment of Ameri can food supplies to France, Bel gium and Holland. He said it would only prolong the agony of all Europe.
The Nome nugget., 1940-08-21
Orders Protec- tion Argentine
 Army Barracks

BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 21 (P)- Immediate measures to protect all army headquarters and barracks against attack was ordered by war minister Carlos Marquez, af- ter conferences with military leaders. The precautions were taken after the arrest of General Juan Bautista Molina, longtime rlghtist leader in the Argentine army, in land buying scandal which threatened a governmental crisis.
The Nome nugget., 1940-08-21
President Quezon Or Philippines
 Takes Powers

MANILA, Aug. 21 (P1 -Presi- dent Quezon signed a bill con- ferring sweeping emergency pow CTS to himself. He denied that it contained anything of dicta- torial score. He said it was de signed to enable him to act speed fly when necessary to employ the presidents power to prohibit strikes, lockouts and require cit izen5 to turn to farming and other productive pursuits if neces 5ary. It also give control over wages, profits, hours, rents trans 9ortation and about everything alse.