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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

us in circles whose centers lie on the imaginary axis of rotation of the celestial sphere. For an ob- server at either pole the rotation axis is the vertical line extending to the zenith so that all these circles are a parallel to the horizon and no star can rise or set. as they are observed to do when watched from all other places on the earth. They all travel around the sky without changing their distances from the horizon. The horizon and the celes- tial equator are one and the same circle as observed from the poles This creates a very different aspect from that observed in the northern middle attitudes where during the course of year we can see not only all the stars that lie in the northern celestial hemisphere but also large part though not all of those which lie south of the celestial equator.
 The planets. the moon. and the sun move around the heavens in ap- parent paths which carry them from one side of the celestial equator to the other. Any of these bodies that happen to be south of the equator will be visible from the south pols and invisible from the north ter restrial pole. As the sun swings across the equator twice year. the polar observer has one day and one night during the year. The moon swings around the heavens once in about four weeks so that there is continuous moonshine in the polar night for a period of two weeks without moonrise or moonset.
 We will be doomed to disappoint- ment if we look for a south pole star corresponding to our northern Polaris. The latter b a bright star of the second magnitude but the nearest star of approximately the same brightness to the south celes- tial pole Is Beta Trianguli which is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
BIDS REJECTED
 FOR NEW BUMPER
New Specifications to Be Drawn for Board of Fire
 Commissioners

The board of fire commissioners al special meeting yesterday after noon rejected all bids for new 750-gallon bumper, and ordered the fire department officials and the purchasing director to draw up new specifications.
 These specifications win first be approved by the board, before new bids are called for.
 Reason for the rejectlons, 1t is understood, was that the board felt there was too much difference in the features and accessories of the trucks they were to choose from, and the members felt that this dif- ference prevented them from mak- ing fair decision on the basis of price.
 The lowest bidder was the Ward LaFrance company which submitted price of $8,033, put the board said that although the engine technically came within the original specifica- tions, some of the features and spc- cialties desired by the department were lacking,
 Bids were originally submitted April l7. There followed two meet ings before decision to reject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Market In Irregular
 Decline At Opening
Bonds Easier-J l. Case Drops Nearly Points
 SteeIs, Copper Issues Easier-UtiIities Steady

cluding Standard oil of New Jersey. North America, Texas Corporation and Curtiss- Wright, were unchanged
 First transaction in Socony. Vacu- um was a block of 2,0O0 shares at il up i.e. Blocks of 1000 shares or more appeared in Standard Brands, United Corporation and Canada Dry.
 Steel and copper Issues were easter. Utilities were steady. Chemicals had losses ranging to 3-4 point in Union Carbide. Aircrafts were barely steady.
 United States Steel opened 2,O0O shares at 50 3-4 of 1-8 and Beth- lehem was down 3-4 at B2 i-4. Crucible dropped a point to 30.
 Chrysler opened at 85 7-8 of i-4: Consolidated Edison 32 up l.s; American Airlines n i-4 of i; Gen. eral Motors 63 7-e of 3-8; American Smelling 49 Ia of 3-4 and Douglas Aircraft 87 of S-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

liquor probe was launched, federal agents raided Southwestern's ware house at West Memphis and seized l4"38i cases Of liquor valued at $230000 and instituted libel pro- ceedings to obtain forfeiture of the stock.
 Distillery Fights Back The diStillcry immediately start cd court action In an effort to re- gain the liquor, filing motions ask ing that the warrant on which the stock was seized be quashed be- cause 1t was based on insufficient evidence ad that the libel action be dismissed on grounds that 1t was not authorized by the internal revenue code,
 Both motions were overruled by Judge Thomas c. Trimble in Fed eral court in Little Rock, but not until after the legal battle over possession Of the liquor had been complicated by interventionS from Prosecuting Attorney John K. Butt of Eureka Springs, in behalf of the state, and by attorneys for seven distilleries.
 The states intervention was based on the allegation of unpaid taxes on Southwosterns rectifying plant at Eureka Springs, now closed
 Question Over Title
 The seven distilling companies claim title to $li5,674 of the seized stock on the allegation that title had not passed to the West Mem phis company because the liquor sales were made or the basis of incorrect financial statements sub- mitted by the firm.
 Trial of the libel action was set for May B in Federal court for eastern Arkansas at Jonesboro The trials at Fort Smith, how ever, overshadow interest in the libel action. Politicians especially are observing the proceedings closely because of the possible ef- feet on the coming Arkansas cleo tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
RESIGNED CITY
 OFFICIALS RICH

Augusta, Me. May l.-UP)-Re- signed State Controller William A Runnells or his counsel must ap- pear before the Maine supreme court May Is to answer allegations in a bill in equity seeking to rec strain him from spending money which might belong to the state.
 When the bill in equity was filed yesterday by Attorney-General Franz U. Burket. it was revealed that more than s43.OOO in cash anc savings certificates had been found by investigators in safety deposit boxes listed in the name of Run nells or members Of his family Earlier, $26, 900 was found in brief case in Runnells' home.
 Gov. Lewis O. Barrows said in his fifth report on the inquiry into Maine's jumbled finances that the latest audit showed total of $i35,- 27l shortage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

 tance of Proxima is AZ light-years and Alpha is one-tenth of light year further away. Alpha is really a double star, the larger component being very like the sun both in color and luminosity. Beta Centauri IS much more distant than Alpha and is also much more luminous.
 Schernar or Alpha Eridani is still another brilliant first-magnitude star which is invisible from the north. It lies opposite Canopus in the sky and at about the same altitude. It is al- most as bright as Procyon and its color is bluish-white like that of Regulus. The constellation Eridanus is named after the river into which the mythical Phaeton. son of Apollo, fell when he attempted to drive the golden chariot of the sun on It's daily round.
 The Milky Way extends up from the horizon through Canis Major, past Canopus. and on through the Cross and Centaurus. In the region sack" a spot in the Milky Way all of the Cross is the famous "coal most entirely devoid of stars. This interesting phenomenon is visible to the naked eye. Undoubtedly this ap- pearance is due to great mass of dark absorbing nebulous material which lies between us and the starry background of the galaxy. Near the south pole lie the two Magellanic clouds which look like small por- tons of the galaxy that have broken away. Both clouds are great aggre- gations of stars and contain much nebular material. The larger Magel- lanic cloud contains several million stars. at least. and many of these are of extraordinarily great size and luminosity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
DEWEY BEATEN IN
 MASS. FIVE TO ONE

Boston, May l-(Up)-With an old-age pension slate favoring Thomas E. Dewey defeated 5-to-i Massachusetts 34 Republican na- tional convention votes will be un- pledged as demanded by the party organization,
 The states Democratic national convention votes will be pledged nominally to Postmaster General James A, Farley, though the party's official" slate suffered setbacks in two congressional districts.
 Late returns with only few pre- cincts missing, today confirmed the Republican organization sweep un- der the leadership of Gov Leverett Saltonstall, They indicated that re- counts would be asked on the Demo- cratic side In districts where re- volting local leaders contested what they termed "hand-picked" party slate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

A color planting which is at once vivid and cool, which will light up a dull corner of your garden with out making a warm day seem war mer, is one which combines blue purple with yellow and orange flowers.
 This is a combination which ad- vertising men say possesses maxi mum visibility, yet when expressed in the soft and easily blended hues of flowers 1t is delicate and pleas ing. Many summer borders are confined to those color groups. with all pinks and reds barred. Bright sunlight does not fade the blue and orange flowers but seems to bring out their brilliance while each of these colors makes the other look far better than 1t would alone.
 Tn the design are suggestion for flowers to be used, and locations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
IIDUNA CIRCLE
 | REPORTS MADE
Zion Lutheran Women to Meet Again May l3
 at WOlcOtt

Mrs. Anna Thomas, president of the fduna Circle, entertained the society at her home on Greenwood Avenue Monday evening. Reports were made relative to the improve mentS in the basement of Zion Lutheran Church, half of the ex- penSe of which the 1duna Circle sponsored. Final plans were made for the Smorgasbord to be served in the church basement on Cherry street on May Fifteenth. Mrs, John Wester invited the society to meet at her home in Wolcott on May l3,
 Among those present were: Mrs, J, Eml Anderson, Mrs, John Wester, Mrs. E. Elnar Kron, Mrs. Alma Mal- mgren, Mrs. Elmer Stevenson, Mrs, John s. Larson, Mrs. John Nygren, Mrs. Walter Rudolph, Mrs. Slgne Larson, Mrs. Anna Gustafson, Mrs, Hannah Clauson and Mrs. Anna Thomas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
SpOtlighting
 Brass CityNews
In MemOriam

Memorial services for the late Dr. John N. Lewis will be held in the First Baptist Church Sunday evening, May 5, 1880 o'clock, talk ing the place of the monthly com- munity service which was sched- ulcd to be held there. Rev. David P. Gaines will conduct the service. lie will be assisted by Rev. Sam uel A. Budde, Dt. John ]. Snavcly and Rev. Ridgway r. Shinn. Among the speakers will be John 4. Coe, Sr. and Dr. James F.. Gregg. The ministers and the con- gregations of all the churches have been Invited to participate In the service, and the public iS invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
No. { Lodge or Elks
 h Pilgrimage Here

A delegation of members Of No. l Lodge, B. P. Q. E. will make liS annual pilgrimage tO Waterbury next Saturday tO participate in memorial services at the grave of Past Grand Exalted Ruler Ed. ward Leach, a native of Water bury. Mir. Leach served as exalt cd ruler of Lodge No. 1 In New York City before being elevated tO the highest office tn the Order 0f ElkS.
 The visiting delegation will be greeted by \ committee represent. ing Lodge No. 265 of this city. Following tho solemn services at Riverside cemetery the New York CTS will gather at the local club room.
 Harry x. Cashin, exalted ruler of the local lodge, has named the following committee t0 make
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
RUMANIA GOING
 TO EXPEL AGENTS

Bucharest, May l-CUP) -Buch- arest police today submitted to the ministry of the interior the names of 300 persons, believed to pc agents of belligerent powers. rec ommending that they be expelled from the country.
 The great majority of those on the list were said to be Germans or German agents of other na- tionality.
 It was pointed out that foreign residence permits expire on the lst and 18th of each month. Hence the authorities may act today to refuse to renew many permits, thus forcing the foreigners to leave Rumania.
 Officials said today that during the past few weeks Rumania has not expelled more than 100 for eignerS.
 Some 60 foreigners were said to have been rounded up by authori- ties in the Ploesti oil field area
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
FORMER FACTORY SUPT. IS KILLER

Springfield, Mass, May l-CUPD Walter E. Cabble, 60-year-old un- employed factory superintendent, today allegedly shot and killed a 34-year-old woman and tn e n wounded himself perhaps fatally.
 Miss Theora Gray, shop worker in the Cheney Bigelow Wire Works where Cabble formerly was en- ployed, died at hospital of back wound IF hours later. Police said she was Cabble'S sweetheart.
 Her widowed mother Grace and brother William said they heard the pair quarreling in the dining room of the Gray home where Cabble was a roomer. Two shots rang out. they said, and they ran in to find Miss Gray and Cabble lying on the floor with a .32 caliber pistol nearby.
 Cabble had a bullet in his head.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

to plant them in order to produce an effect which is entirely informal, and yet will have the balance both of mass and color. which is neces- sary even in informal plantings. The varieties which are suggested may be replaced by others of like coloring. f desired. Mexican mari gold is one of the oldest marigolds. yet is still lnrivaled for border ef- feet. It produces large bushy plants covered with small single golden flowers.
 In place of the tall African mari gold Orange Queen. one of the new large lowered varieties. such as Tetra. Sunset Giant. or Orange Su- preme could be used. The planting suggested would not only produce a stunning garden picture, but 1t would provide an abundance of cut flowers throughout the summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

liancy by Sirius alone. which rides low in the sky almost exactly below Canopus. The latter is in reality a much greater star than Sirius for its luminosity is equal to about seventy-five thousand suns like ours joined into one. It is one of the iarg- est stars known in our galaxy for it's distance from us is about six hun dred and fifty light-years. A quar- ter of the way around the sky to the eastward is a fine grouping of bright stars belonging to the con- stellations of Crux, the Southern Gross, the Centaurus. the Centaur The Cross is nearer Canopus and is easily recognized by its shape al- though only one of the four points is marked by a first-magnitude star Seen from the south terrestrial pole, the upper point is marked by Alpha Crucis of first magnitude and the eastern end of the cross bar is Beta Crucis. star of nearly the first magnitude; another second magni- tude star and a third magnitude star complete the configuration Within the boundaries of this con- stellation is beautiful telescopic cluster containing many colored tars.
 centaurus. with its two brilliant frs. magnitude stars. Alpha ano Beta Centauri, lies just beyond the Cross. Of these two. Alpha is the more easterly one and is the thirc brightest star in the entire heavens exceeding even our northern favorite the second and third brightest stars Vega in Lyra. We note that botf in the heavens are invisible from these attitudes. Alpha Centauri t actually the nearest to us of all ths brighter stars and second in thu respect only to a small neighborinf star in the same constellation known as Proxima Centauri. which is in- visible to the unaided eye. The dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

As the long Antarctic winter night closes in over the camp of the Byrd South Polar expedition, It's members will behold in the sky very differ ent set of stars and cancellations from those which we are used to seeing in our northern attitudes, Were the observer to take a stand at the exact spot which marks the south terrestrial pole, an interest," ing difference between the apparent motions of the stars as observed there and at New York would quick ly become evident, The rotational motion of the earth makes all ob- jects in the sky appear to go around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Rival COPS Hope
 To Settle Differences
Town Plot and Third and Fourth Clubs May Iron Out
 Matters at Joint Meeting Tomorrow
BROOKLYN NEWS

lyn and Town Plot Republican club and the Third and Fourth Ward Republican club.
 The groups will draw up a list of recommended candidates for a vacant place on the Republican town committee. The vacancy followed the election of Michael JAnthony, former committeeman, as town com- mittee secretary.
 Sentence Suspended
 Edward F. Wallas, g, of 46 North Leonard street, arrested March 9 on charges Of drunken driving and taking a car without permission, was given a suspended sentence on both counts today.
 The case had been under the in- vestigation of the probation officer.
 Drive Underway
 The Junior Newman Discussion club of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church held it's weekly meeting Tuesday in the community hall. The drive for making a donation for the new church fund started Tuesday night. Each member received a car ton Of crosses, each containing 40 crosses, to sell to the public. After the member sells his carton he will receive large cruciflx as a reward.
 A combined Communion breakfast by the Junior Newmen and the Catholic Youth Organization will take place next Sunday fin the com munity hall after the 8:30 mass. Dancing will be held every Saturday night in the hall. A jitterbug contest will be held Saturday evening. Danc- ing will start at 7:45. The May-pole dance will take place the latter part Of May. A play entitled "Unwant- cd Mother" will be staged soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

plans for the memorial services Ut the former grand exalted rul. CTS last resting place:
 Walter A. Jarvis, Mortimer A. OHara, James n. Neagle, Walter A. M0nagan, John E. Bulger, Dr. George A. Leonard, John A. Ben nett, U. Horton Warner, Col. Will lam Shanahan, Edward Callahan.
 Joseph Bowen, Robert V. Blrt, Charles K. Ahearn, James D. Me. Carthy, William r. Pollard, Thomas Flanagan, Denis ]. Clancy, Renard l.. Palatine, Jo. Seph r. Mulville, George T. Ryan, Charles E. WoOdlock, E. Vincent Maloney, James T. Gal win, James R, Walker, Daniel M. Sullivan, c. Arthur DuBois, James V. Conway, William ]. Cunning ham, John P. Fitgmaurice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
DEWEY RECOVERs

Colorado Springs, Colo, May i-- CUP)-Thomas E, Dewey got out Of bed for the first time in three days today and his physicians said he could resume his speaking schedule Friday, at Wichita, Kansas.
 Dewey, a candidate for the Re- publican presidential nomination, was en route east from the vest coast when he became i'll and was advised to rest for several days to relieve digestive disorder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
THE HEAVENS IN MAY
The Far Southern Heavens - No South Pole Star - Brilliant Stars Invisible from the North
By DIR. CLEMENT $. BRAlNIN Of The Columbia University Observatory Staff

about twenty-one degrees away whereas Polaris is only about one de- gree from the pole. Even the near est third magnitude star to the south pole. Beta Hydri, is about twelve degrees distant, Only a dim fifth magnitude star is close enough to the south pole to merit the ap- pellation of pole star,
 In beauty and interest the far southern heavens do not yield to the northern cancellations, High in the sky one notes at once the brilliant star Canopus in Carina, the Ships Keel which Is the second brightest star in the heavens, exceeded in bril-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Child Health Day

The local health department participated in the observance of Child Health Day today, It's pro- grams featuring the slogan, The Child Is Father to the Man"
 Miss Lillian Connor, department statistician, will deliver an address over Station WATR tonight as part of the local observance,
 Child health exhibits were open ed at the Bronson Library, with literature being distributed, Lith- erature Is also being given at hoalth clinics about the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

29 With Rogge directing the prose- cution and District U. S. Attorneys c. R. Barry of Fort Smith and Sam Rorex Of Little Rock assisting.
 The liquor Investigation In Ar- kansas has been underway for sev- eral months and already has re- suited in the indictment of l83 per- sons by the Federal grand jury for western Arkansas in session at Fort Smith.
 Many of the indictments have been secret and Rogge's comment is that he will carry the investiga- ton clear to the top, regardless oi who is affected. He promises tc run down the reports that public officials have received pay.off. from liquor runners,
 Some Plead Guilty
 Some Of those indicted have en. tered pleas Of guilty and a few have been tried and sentenced but they represent only the small. CT fry-the men who have beer operating the trucks and automo- biies transporting the liquor into the dry states.
 Biggest names among the in- djctments made public to date arc those of Clyde Collins Of Memphis Tenn, named as president oi Southwestern Distilled Products Inc, of West Memphis, and Henry E. HumphrieS of Memphis, listed as director of the company, who are charged with flasifying rec ords to cover shipments Of liquor into Oklahoma and Kansas and conspiracy to violate the liquor laws, They pleaded innocent when arraigned in Federal court. Miss Lucille Brigance, described as book keeper for the company was ar- raigned on the conspiracy charge and entered plea of not guilty.
 Last December, soon after the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
SUICIDE VERDICT

New London, Conn, May l-CUP) A verdice of suicide was given to- day in the death Of Leonardo Casi- mona, l7, n high school pupil who shot herself through the heart with her fathers revolver late yesterday The girls mother said she com plained of illness within the past few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Holy Day

Ascension Thursday, < holy day of obligation, will bc cele- brated by local Catholics to- morrow. Extra masses will he offered in all churches.
 At the Church of the lmmac- ulate Conception. masses will be at 5:30, !, 8, 9, 10 and II .. m. Special services will he held at some churches later In the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
FOUND HUSBAND DEAD

Mapping, Conn. May l-CUPD-- Mrs. Antoinette Churila found the body of her husband, William, 60, hanging from beam in a tobacco barn on their farm late yesterday Dependency over failing health was blamed for the suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
BROWN GETS LIFT

Providence, R, l., May l--tUp)- A $30,000 gift from Miss Ellen D Sharpe of Providence, her secon' within three months, has been re ceived by Brown University for pur chase of Colonial furnishings for al original campus building of l770, 1 was announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
He UnderStandS! !!

Frank Antonio, 4S, of 62 Ayres street, a Portuguese, who speaks Italian, was ordered to pay his wife and children SIS a week fer the next three months when arralgned before Judge John l.. Gaffney In city court today on . charge of n-suppOrt.
 Felix Braico, interpreter, was called in to speak to Antonio. hut the latter had no statement to make to the court. except to confirm the story his wife told of his beating her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
BY ELMER c. wALzER United Press Financial Editor

New York. May l.-(UP)-Stocks made an irregular decline at ( quiet opening today. Bonds were easter Cotton futures opened points low CT to 1 higher.
 J. I. Case dropped l 3-4 points to 68 Ia on the first sale. Other losses were mostly small. Several issues, in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
CITRON TO RUN AGAIN

Middletown, Conn, May l-UPp William M. Citron. who served A Democratic congressman at large from 1886 to l933. was a candidate today for a second term. He has been endorsed by the Middletown Democratic Town Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
l94O Licenses

The office of the town clerk will be open util 8 o'clock tonight for the convenience of those who have not yet secured l940 licenses for their dogs.
 Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin warned today that $l penalty be added to the license fee if pay ment Is not made by tonight.