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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Knights To Select
 District Delegates
Convention to Be Held in Westfield Next Month; Radio
 Program Staged Yesterday-Parish Outing Held
BROOKLYN NEWS

Delegates to the New England district convention September 28 and 29 at Westield, Mass, will be elected at the monthly meeting of the Knights of Lithuania this evening at o'clock at the clubrooms on Green street.
 Reports will be given on the recent annual national convention in Hartford and plans will be out lined for a diversified program of fall activities. All members are urged to attend.
 c. of c. Radio Program
 Mrs. Stanley Colney and Edward Digimas were guests soloists on the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce Radio program yesterday afternoon which was enjoyed on a trip to Rye Beach, N. Y, Both were ably assist ed by Mrs. Anna Hill at the piano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
GRANDMOTHER IS
 HELD FOR MURDER
She Kills Five=Year=Old Boy in Dispute Over
 His Possession

Hempstaed, N. H., Aug. 26-(UP) -Five-year-old David Caracoglia of Wakefield, Mass, died early today of bullet wound allegedly inflicted by his grandmother who attempted suicide after the shooting.
 Police said the killing climaxed a long controversy between the grandmother and the boys parents over his custody.
 Mrs. Florence Pratt, 60. hospital ized in hysterical condition at nearby Brentwood, will be held on Q manslaughter charge on her recov- cry, according to Police Chief Gill; man L. Buckland.
 Huckland said the shooting oc- cured in the Pratt farmhouse last midnight after he had gone there with the boys parents, MT. and Mrs. Louis Caracogiia. and their lawyer, Christopher B. Dinan. to settle the dispute over the child who spent the summer here.
 Mrs. Pratt. said Huckland, finally agreed to permit the child to 90 to his parents Wakefield home and went to an upstairs bedroom to dress him. 4 shot was heard and when Buckland reached the bed- room he found the boy wounded and Mrs. Pratt pointing the pistol at hel head. Before he could stop her. shl pulled the trigger. but the buliei inIssed and ahe fainted.
 The boy. wounded in the eheSt was taken by aiito Co q Haverhil ho1pital where he diod,
 xhxee years ego. DuGkiand said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

maneuvers, and the long trip home. The East End Community Club furnished the music for marching, the route being from the station to West Main street, to Bank street, to Grand street, and to the armory. Members of the WPA band hastily assembled at the station to play, when it was learned that the men had arrived here.
 It was celebration far different from the usual one accorded the men on their return from maneuvers and more reminiscent of the ova- tions given the troops returning from the World War.
 The cty's official welcome to the men was made by John F. Fitz- maurice, Mayor Scully being at the New Haven convention. Lieut.. Col. Thomas H. Horrigan thanked him, and the people of Waterbury. for their rousing welcome.
 The short parade was escorted by two police cars, with Capt. William Duggan in charge. Maj. Newton w.. Alexander was marshal, while be- hind him marched, William Walker, Francis w. Orencole, commander of the Wheeler-Young Post, Veter- ans of Foreign Wars; Col. William J. Shanahan, commander of Wig neulleS Post, Yankee Division Vet erans Association; Maj. Edward N. Bell, CNG-retired; MT. Fitmaurice, William Brown, Mafi. Peter Fox, CNG-retired, Irving Houlihan and George McDuff, representing Corp. Coyle Post, American Legion.
 Both officers and men seemed well satisfied with the showing made by the local battalion of the 102 Infantry in the maneuvers, and ex- pressed the feeling that after they have received a few months of train ing in Florida this winter, they will be excellently fitted to fight their country's battles to leave the service porior to its year of active duty.
 The men will receive payments ranging upwards from $45.15 for their strenuous training of the last few weeks, partlys from the state, and partly from the federal govern ment. The officers, of course, will receive much higher pay than this many of them more than they dc at their regular civilian jobs.
 A few members of the 43rd Divis- ion remained behind at Ogdensburg and will break camp late today During today and early tomorrow they will be making their way home ward over the state highways, some of which may be blocked to motor ists for some time while the con- voyS pass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Democratic Town Committee Plans Vigorous Campaign
National Guardsmen
 Get Royal Reception
ImprOmptu Celebration Accorded Soldiers at Railroad
 Station Upon Arriving From Maneuvers

Despite considerable confusion with regard to the train schedule. 8 very eqective, if impromptu, cele- bration was arranged Saturday when Waterbury's own detachment of national guardsmen arrived home from the war games in Northern New York state. The train which brought them, supposed to arrive at 11:20 a. m., and then reported due at 115, pulled in at 12:45, and caught the people of Waterbury off, guard.
 However, the news of its arrival spread rapidly, and a crowd soon gathered at the station, and at various points on the line of march between there and the state armory to cheer the local boys, who were pretty well fatigued after three weeks of unrelenting training and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
SAFETY PROGRAM
 EvOKES PRAISE
Other Communities of
 State May Copy Idea Says State Chairman

The success of the recent Safety Week in Waterbury should lead oth- CT cities and towns in the state to follow the local example, Chairman Vernon Morehouse of the Highway Safety Commission told Mayor Vim cent A. Scully in 8 letter today.
 MT. Morehouse stated that the To- cal press should be commended for its cooperation with the safety pro- gram, and that praise should go to the members of the Waterbury Cit- izens Permanent Traffic Safety committee and the many organiza- tions that assisted.
 Safety Week attracted a splendid public response, and plans are now being considered to make it an al1- nual event. Hereafter, however, it will probably be held in the fall rather than the summer.
 The program arranged by the Traffic Safety Committee here aroused a great deal of state inter- est may be the basis for similar campaigns in other communities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Fifth Ward Members
 ofLocal CommitteeIn
 First Meeting Tonight
Word Awaited By Party Leaders as to Date of Prl- maries-Culhane, LawIor Preparing for Spirited
 Campaign to Obtain Nominations

teemen and committeewomen will meet Wednesday night. Dates for First and Third ward meetings will be announced in a day or two.
 A three-man committee of the State Central Committee was named at New Haven Saturday to decide on dates for caucuses and conventions about the state. On these dates will depend the dates chosen here for local primaries. The caucus and convention dates are to be an- nounced Wednesday.
 Early activity is not being limited to the town committee. Several meetings have been held by packers of Senator George T. Culhane, who is seeking renomination in the 18th district. First ward packers of Cul- hane will meet tonight at 68 Center street. Second ward packers will meet tomorrow night and third ward packers Wednesday night, all at 68 Center street.
 Friends of former Senator Joseph H. Lawlor, who seeks the nomina- ton in the 16th district, are cam- paigning actively on his behalf, and Lawlor for Senator headquarters have been opened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
.RADZEVlCH RUNS
 FOR STATE POST
Torrington Man in Race for SenatOrship at Out-
 ing Yesterday

Torrington, Aug. 26.-Representa- tive Thomas Radzevich, who served in the last General Assembly, for mally announced his candidacy for state senator for the Thirtieth Dis trict at the annual outing of the Pulaski Democratic Club Sunday afternoon at DOH Park. In asking for the support of local Polish vot- CTS, he said that he is the only man to seek the office to date who has legislative experience and therefore would, if elected, serve this district well in Hartford.
 Congressman J. Joseph Smith ot Waterbury, as principal speaker, said the Democratic Party and its candidates from President Roose- welt down, stand on their record. Ht said that because of various reforms introduced and maintained by the administration, Democratic candi- dates deserved the support of the people.
 Other speakers included: Lucien Maciora of New Britain. who Sat- urday night was nominated for con- gressman- t-large; Mayor William A. Patten, who spoke highly of Con- gressman Smiths record in Wash inton: Joseph Ritter of Hartford president of the Polish Federation; Charles Prybison of Hartford, fed- eration secretary; and Thaddeus Pawolowski, city clerk of Norwich.
 Others introduced were: Suther- land A. Beckwith of Litchfield, Roy Hanna of Goshen, Patrck R. Pha- len, City Clerk Anthony w. Telesca and Judge James F. Hogan
 During the afternoon a playing and drilling exhibition was put on by St. Mary's Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps. Representative Radzevich was chairman on arrangements and was assisted by Edmund Sawoska, Joseph Koldys, Harry Sawoska, Harry Dobrowolski, Stanley Budney, Stephen Alicky, Joseph Koldys, Teo- fil Burney, Teofil Lesniewskl, Stan ley Kloput, William Cisowski, Yer onica Tycienski. Stef1e Sczucka, Mrs. Eva Krulicki and Mrs. Julia Badurski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
OWNERS OF CARS| MUST REGISTER.
Many Newcomers Report ed in State; Copies of
 Law to Be Posted

Thousands of cars operating daily in Connecticut with out-of-state registration plates have made nec- essary bulletin from Motor Vehicles Commissioner Michael A. Connor to the factories, it was an- nounced today.
 The presence of so many out-of- state cars is due to the industrial boom here which has brought in workers from other states, it was ex- plained.
 Employers are asked to post the bulletin so that their employees might be informed as to Connecticut rul- ings in regard to motor vehicle reg istration.
 Principal points made by the bull letin are: A car owner employed in this state and residing here the greater part of his time must regis ter his car immediately on estab- fishing residence here.
 A person who enters employment in Connecticut and establishes resi- dence here, but who does not give up his domicile in another state is given a grace period of six months. At the conclusion of six months, his motor vehicle property in this state must be registered.
 Anyone employed in Connecticut, but who commutes daily from an- other state is not considered resi- dent of this state.
 Finally, any person who must reg ister his motor vehicle in compliance with these rulings of the commis- sioner must also secure a Connecti- cut operators license since all per- sons considered residents of the state must hold a license here to operate legally a motor vehicle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
FRENCH THRONE
 CLAIMANT DIES
Duke De Guise, 66, Died Last Night at Palace
 in LaraChe

Tangiers, Aug. 26- CUP) - The Duke De Guise, claimant to the vanished throne of France, died last night at his Palace at Larache.
 The 66 year old Duke is succeeded in lineal descent to the French throne by his son Henri De Guise, Ewn Prince D'Orleans and Comte De Paris. Active pretender to the throne for many years, the Comte De Paris was not allowed to reside in France under the third Republic and his voluntary offer of service in the French army at the outbreak of the present war kas refused by government. He went to London last October to volunteer in the British army and thus serve his country in the war against Germany.
 The Duke was born in Paris Sept. {. 7i84. His chances for the throne disappeared when the third Repub- lie was founded after the ahdication of Napol son Ill. His life just span ned the period of the third Repub- lie which was pronounced ended by Marshal Philippe Petain when he became Chief of State at the close of hostilities with Germany six weeks ago.
 The funeral will be tomorrow at Larrache and Q large Royalist fol- lowing iR expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
HARSH LANGUAGE
 OF PLAYWRIGHT
Robert E. Sherwood Calls Lindbergh, Ford "BOOt=
 liCkers" of Hitler

New York, Aug. 26-CUP)-Henry Ford and Col. Charles A. Lindbergh were described as "boothckers of Hitler" by Robert E. Sherwood, American playwright who twice has won the Pulitzer prize, in radio address telephoned from here to the Canadian Broadcasting Co. last night.
 Sherwood's address, which he said was designed to tell the world that the voice of our country is not ex- pressed by Lindbergh or other boot
 ickers of Hitler" was recorded for rebroadcast to the entire British empire over the British Broadcast ing Co. The speech was not carried by radio stations in the United States.
 Ford and Lindbergh are the two outstanding opponents of what I and many other Americans consider a traitorous point of view" the dramatist said.
 "The voice of our country is ex- pressed, truly and eloquently by President Roosevelt and by the other Great American political lead CT, the Republican candidate for president, Wendell Willkie."
 Sherwood said that i've Amer jeans are rapidly awakening to the fact that we already. are at war; for Hitler and his allies are at war with all men who believe in lberty and Democracy and justice" |"
 He condemned Ford as "wor- shipper of the machine" He charg- ed that the industrialist approved of the Nazi German industrial system with its laborers who have no right to organize or even to speak; no choice as to where they shall work, or for how many hours a day or for how many hours day or for what wages"
 Sher-good said Lindbergh "is a man spiritually diseased by Nazism and breaches that in order to avoid war with the totalitarian states we must make friends with them; we must flatter them; we must initiate them"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Full Weather Report

Boston. AuG. 2G-(UPl-Weath- CT f0Fecnstt
 CONNE NECTiCuT-naln nnd cons timued cool tonight and Tuesday.
 MAINE and RHODE ISLAND - Increasing cioudiness, continued cold tonight. Tuesday cloudy, fol. lowed by raln.
 MAssA cHUs - Rain. con. tlnued cold tomorrow and Tuesday.
 UeneFai Report
 Boston, Aug. 3g-(UP)-contIn cool weather with rain today and tomorrow was predicted by the Bos. ton Weather Bureau after e mass Of polar air aWeit New England, damaging truck gardens and tnhae- e0 plant lips and forcing beach vaeati0nisln to huddle about stoves and firo.piAcea.
 The temperature hero at a. fii. yesterday was ie degrees, iho lowest recorded Co August nlnee the l5ureau was established Co 1878. tn suburban Concord the tempeFnturo was 5i.
 Mlhimumn of ra nnd 20 degrees were reported at Mt. Wnshinatenl ~. iI, and Concord, ~. H., genpee' ilfolr, 4 iksnllle snll shour wllld an' rumnnnse1 ihp tow reading nt the hlailen stop Mt. Washington,
 Nfe9if WaFn reported ln Nhodl ANiHn4 eHa iAe HQHneal'eHt Valley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
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Store Open All Day Tuesday-Closed
 Saturday at One O'Clock Pick An Extra Pair of SIoeks For The Double Holiday Lobor Doy- Choicest of Fancy Serge Trousers -$7.o5-From $1O.,
 Wonderful to wear with your Palm Beach jackets or sports joekets-ideoI sports wear conn binotion for the big holiday thot winds up the summer holidays. in blaze of glory and much heot. Pick your oveveoot in August. for November, et on August price and pocket $7.5o as easily as roll. ing off a Ios-winter ovsreoets- August price $z7.5o-septsnbss price $35.
 flieksy.Frssman suits-tomorrow $4o-formssIy $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
A REAL CHAMPION

Champion P. J. Little Model owned by MT. and Mrs. Patrick Brown of Chestnut avenue rated as the outstanding Boston Terrier in New England, won best of breed at the North Shore Kennel Club Dog Show Saturday in Hamilton, Mass, and followed up that triumph yesterday at Tram ingham, Mass, by being declared best of breed in the annual Tram ingham District Kennel Club show. These were two great vic- tories for this beautiful little female who now has won the highest honors any Boston can win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

Local Democrats will set in motion their machinery for the November election tonight, with the first of a series of organization meetings at party headquarters, 79 North Main street. The party plans one of the most active campaigns in its his- tory.
 Town committee men and women from the Fifth ward will meet at 8 o'clock tonight to make campaign plans for their ward. A Fourth ward meeting will be held tomorrow night, while Second Ward commit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued at the office of Building Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Suozzo's Grill, to alter interior at 2SO Bank street, $500.
 s. Greenberg, to make altera- tions to store at 184 South Main Street, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
LUNG CANCER ON INCREASE

Long Island City. N. Y. (uPl - Cancer of the lungs. Q "rarlty" 10 years ago. has increased alarming ly over the past decade. according to pr. Leonard D. Goldman, fadia. ton therapy expert Of Queens Gen. eral Hospital. Ee cited increased breathing Of carton nionokide and geileFal liee Of steam heet as pos. yIhlc causes for ilao prevalence Of InnR cancer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

Horses skulls, at one time, were regarded as a protection against lightning in England. For that req son, such skulls often were built into church towers there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUS

Starve to death and save money! That's the theory that many Yankees operate on. Just the other day we heard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

about a resi- dent of a neigh boring W n . ship who lived that way and left an estate of $28,000 for worthless nieceS and nephews to quarrel over.
 Smoky J c n - son claims that he knew a man who was even m orc foolish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

Mrs. Pratts husband Charles was acquitted Of . Kidnapping charge brought in Massachusetts by his daughter and her husband. At that time. the parents and grandparents agreed io share custody os the child whom the prntls conlended hs1 been given Co thelf care ~ Aifs. oaFaeosla ahoEtls after his blFth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

The old Kohl place is having another lifting. The state paid about e35.000 for that prop erty and the house was supposed to be an excellent value ct that price. according to the experts. Now the taxpayers are nicked for remodeling. someday. maybe we'll have m economical administration Of state affairs or shall We say "intelligentS"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

Squaw Rock is as peaceful as a graveyard since that last battle. We haven't heard of . single riot up that way in weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-21
ST.. Demos Blast
Ani.0Ison Bloc
In Relief Battle

SACRAMENTO. Feb. 81. UP)-
-Four Democratic assemblymen from
san Francisco joined today in an
attack on plans of Republicans and
administration Democrats to
return administration of relief to
the counties and to curtail SRA
expenditures.
Edward F.. O'Day. Joseph Gilmore,
Dan Gallagher and George Collins,
expressing Their view i'll \ radio
FORUM charged "reactionary tactics
to the conservative legislative group
now apparently in control of both
houses.
ODay declared the SRA can
more economically and more eff
ciently provide care for the needy
than SO counties, poorly financed
and poorly managed. He added
that 'reactionary Republicans and
renegade Democrats from the very
first day OF the session decided that
they would block every move of the
administration.
Gilmore charged county control
would bring chaos and ruin be-
cause none OF the counties could
finance the heavy load. He said he
believed relief clients had the right
to demand help and predicted bread
lines and riots would be the result
of destruction of the relief system
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-21

a person directly to Jail on con-
tempt charges but Yorty said he
did not desire to take this pro-
cedure.
Elconin testified he was willing
to appear before the investigating
committee but said he was not pre-
pared to produce records subpoena
ed by Yorty because his organiza-
ton was advised by counsel it was
not required by law to do SO. He
added he has no authority over
the records.
The labor leader admitted he re-
ceived the committees subpoena but
said he sent Yorty two kilograms
asking for expense money and nei-
ther was answered. He explained
he did not have sufficient funds
from his $3.50 monthly SRA salary
to come to Sacramento but later
borrowed from friends to make the
trip.
Yorty said later he did not re-
ceive Elconin's kilograms because
they were sent collect, commenting
he learned long ago not to accept
collect kilograms"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-21

WASHINGTON. Feb. 81. CUP)-
The senate silver bloc opposed today
the recommendation of the advisory
council Of the federal reserve system
on silver.
Silver senators, who for six years
have resisted attacks on the New
Deals foreign and domestic silver
purchase programs, denounced the
councils proposal as fOrerunner
of an attempt to cut off domestic
silver purchases.
Sens. Key Fittman and Pat Nc
Carran. Nevada Democrats whose
home state produces more than
$4000,000 of silver annually, imme-
dlately defended both the foreign
ard domestic purchase policies. They
predicted that stoppage of foreign
purchases would work "irreparable
harm" on export trade with China,
India and South American coun-
tries; that it would be a terrific
blow to reciprocal trade agreements
now in effect.
Opponents OF the administrations
silver program saw the recommended
ton as a boost to a pending bill by
Sen. John G. Townsend, r., Del,
which would repeal the foreign pur-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-21

but Bloff remained at liberty under
formal notice that he would appeal
TO the state supreme court. The
appeal never was taken
Chief Justice John Prystalski of
the criminal court, who granted the
habeaa corpus writ. ordered an In
vestlgation Of the manner In which
Bioff escaped serving his full SEN
tence
Shorty after his return here,
Bioff wired west coast union lead
ers his resignation as chairman of
a committee which has been con-
ducting wage negotiations with
movie producers. At Hollywood. 1t
was announced that the confer
ence of film studio unions refused
to accept the resignation, prefer
ring Bioff to any other negotiator.
The conference requested that he
continue as chairman. His attorney
said he would answer the request
TODAY
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-21
Silver Bloc Fights Recommendation
To Halt All Foreign Purchases

chase section or the 1884 silver
purchase act. Townsend said there
was no reasol. why the silver bloc
could not support his bill since it
was not aimed at domestic silver
purchases. ToWnsend's bill has been
approved by 4 senate banking and
currency subcommittee. The full
committee has not acted on it yet
The federal reserve systems ad-
viSory council, composed of repre-
sentativas Of the II federal reserve
districts who advise the system on
banking, business and monetary pol
icieS, ended three-day meeting
here yesterday. 1t passed a reSolu-
ton to be sent to the senate bank
ing and currency committee recon-
mending that purchases of foreign
silver be discontinued forthwith
particularly in view of the fact that
silver purchases increase the already
excessively large bank reserves"
McCarrdn countered with: What
is this council thinking about
believe it would be far etter to do
away with the federal reserve syS-
tenn and return to congress, where
it belongs under the constitution,
the right to issue currency and fix
the value thereof"