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Evening star., 1940-06-16

II SALES CLERKS in busy stores
agreed to try the Knox test. 9 COM
pleted. All 9 had much more endur-
ance. They said tiredness was def
nitely cut down by the Knox Gelatine
endurance routine!
Evening star., 1940-06-16
Knox "Works" in Tests Like These

OF IS BUSINESS WOMEN who VOL
unteered to try the Knox routine, ~
finished the test. All ~ were definitely
less tired-had more energy for work
and leisure. Housewives report equally
convincing results.
Evening star., 1940-06-16

II R0uTE-DELIvERY MEN volunteered
to drink Knox Gelatine for % days. 9
completed. Every one of the 9 reported
lesstiredness,gre tohelp
through long, wearing hours.
Evening star., 1940-06-16
More Tests! indicating Men,
Women Can Check Tiredness This Easy
Way by Drinking KNOX GElA1INE!

It's proved fact Tedness be checked-for many
and How? BY drinking Knox Gefatne regularly
Results from is actual worktess confirm results of
scientific universities Hundreds of and
exactng physical and mental jobs drank Knox Gelane
for 28day trial out of 10 completing the trial said Knox
definitely beat firedness!
IL postmen made up group. All had long, difficult
II posmen finished the 28day test All II reported
edness checked They said they able to start their
afternoon trips with earymornng eshnessfelt much less
tired when the days work over!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
. MeKENNEY oN BRIDGE
Several Common Errors in Bidding Permit Good Hand to
 Go to Waste
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Americas Card Authority

The bidding on today,s hand brings out several common errors so let's follow it step by step.
 The bid of one spade, the two- Tub response and the two diamond bid are quite normal. Now North proposes no trump, even though he has only one heart stopper.
 South makes his first mistake in rebidding spades, done no doubt "in order to show that the suit was of five cards. ..a familiar eX- precision at the bridge table. North had proposed no trump, showing at least one heart stopper, not nec- essarily any more. You must re- member that no trump can be denied in the same sense that a suit bid is denied by takeout.
 If South's suits were unduly weak, and especially if he could not help in the undib suit, he should deny, but his suits are of reasonable strength, and most important of all, he holds the ae of hearts. To call off or signu off the no trump by bidding three spades is absolutely wrong.
 Naturally North cannot go to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES :
GaLiLee Shrine Holds Card Party

A benefit bridge was given by Galilee Shrine No. 3, White Shrine of Jerusalem recently at the Blue Room. The affair was in charge of a committee headed by Mrs. Joseph Neil assisted by Mrs. Seth Bailey and Mrs. Clayton Odell.
 Those attending were Mrs. Leon Mayshaw, Mrs. Orla Randall, Mrs. P. E. Peterson, Mrs. E. D. Heiman, Mrs. Joseph F. Draske, Mrs. William H. Barlow, Mrs. James w. Clarke, Mrs. John L. Lineburgh, Mrs. R. W. Ker, Mrs. w. c. Odell, Mrs. D. R. Johnston, Mrs. E. L. Parke, Mrs. Robetr Batten, Mrs. Robert Curry, Mrs. J. H. Chandler, Margaret Townsend, Mrs. Harold J. Slater, Mrs. John Gresswell, Mrs. H. l.. Woodcock, Mrs. E. L. Taylor, Mrs. Alfred Perkins, Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. George Erk, Mrs. Louis Wenzel, Mrs. Willie Blakeslee, Mrs. R. Rim genberg, Mrs. J. Mackie, Mrs. Mary Connors, Mrs. c. s. Schiller, Mrs. w.. c. Lasher, Mrs. J. J. Goodrich, Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mrs. David MacConnell, Mrs. John E. Platt, Mrs. Earle V. Ball, Mrs Delos E. Sweet, Mrs. Zenas P. Can dee.
 Mrs. Frank Wheelahan, Mrs. Rob- ert Jillson, Mrs. Edward Link, Jr., Mrs. Herbert Taylor, Mrs. Clifford Prescott, Mrs. Seth Bailey, Mrs. J, R. Neill, Mrs. Edward E. Mraz, Mrs. Fred Thorell, Mrs. James Burhoe, Mrs. Theron Alexander, Mrs. Ray mond Daniels, Mrs. w. E. VanTassel, Mrs. H. s. Allen, Mrs. H. s. Smith Mrs. w. E. Lewis, Mrs Harold Ford, Mrs. Arthur Rogers, Mrs. A. Rogers, Mrs. Harold Tomlinson, Mrs. Frank Hallock, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. Albert Harris, Mrs. Edward Mclean, Mrs. Clifford Atwood, Mrs. J. c. Stothart, Mrs. Stephen Canty, Mrs. Harold Jillson, Mrs. Raymond Tenn, Mrs. Leslie w. Young, Mrs. D. Brad ley King, Mrs. Carl A. Anderson, Mrs. William Wookey, Mrs. Henry Calkins, Mrs. Douglas Duncan Cam eron, Mrs. R. w. Johnson, Mrs Wilbur Larson, Miss Elizabeth Stelr, Mrs. John McManus, Mrs. Arnold Moore. Mrs. c. H. Kelsey, Mrs. J. l.. Smith, Mrs. A. Champagne. Mrs P. J. Sullivan, Mrs. J. O. VanDe Mark, Mrs. Stanley O. Krom, Mrs Daniel G. Taylor, Mrs. George E Hopkins, Mrs. William H. Vining Mrs. John Bendler, Mrs. George Le Roy. Mhs. s. J. Metcalfe, Miss Queen Yates, Mrs. Wendell L. Cross, Mrs Adolph w. English, Miss Margare; Downey, Mrs. Edward L. Wall, Mrs Helen L. Clarke, Mrs. George Baron ian, Mrs. Einar Nelson, Mrs, Louis E Lougee, Mrs. J. D. Macdonald, Mrs John J. Carr, Mrs. George Moseley Mrs. Alec Alves, Mrs. Starr Older shaw, Mrs. Claude Phillips, Mrs Clayton Bowen and Mrs. Hubert Al colt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

With an atmosphere of spring def initely created with tulips, jonqui.s, forsythia, and pussy willows in full bloom the Kings Daughters of Bun- ker Hill enjoyed benefit luncheon yesterday at the Three Green Doofs on Buckingham street.
 - Those attending were: Mrs. c. L. TompkinS, Mrs. E. R. Sage, Mrs. H. Branch, Mrs. w. L. Callaghan, Mrs. w. Bray, Mrs. George Sperry, Mrs. George Brennan, Mrs. G. Joslin, Mrs. Gordon Signor, Mrs. Walter Hessel, Mrs. Sidney Rudder, Mrs Leon Mayshaw, Mrs. J. M. Palen, Mrs. F. L. McGregor, Mrs. Carl F Heebner, Mrs. w. L. Allingham, Mrs Croft Curtiss, Mrs. Howard Wilson Mrs. Newton Alexander, Mrs. R. Jillson, Mrs. c. MacBurney, Mrs E. M. Cookson, Mrs. J. w. Aber- crombie, Mrs. Ralph Weebb, Mrs Russell H. DeBaun, Mrs. Ralph Story, Mrs. James Mclean, Mrs John Clement, Mrs. Thomas Marvin, Mrs. w. H. Corbin, Mrs. w. H. Hill,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Coming Events
APRIL
Thomas photo.

April 4-Civic Orchestra of Wa terbury concert, Buckingham hall.
 April 5-Doric chapter minstrel show, Temple hall.
 April 6-Turners' supper at Turl, hal.
 April 6-Music "clinic" at Wilby high school auditorium.
 April 6-Aviglianese A. c. dance at Buckingham hal.
 April 6-Mr. and Mrs. club dance Central Y. M. c. A.
 April , - Catholic Action dinner The Elton.
 April 1.-The Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce Second Annual Radio Program ard Dance at 48 Green street at 4:30 o'clock.
 April 9-James B. Pond, lectur CT, Woman's club.
 April 12-St. Paul's Church schoo play, Paying the Fiddler.
 March 29 - Order of Rainbow dance, Middlebury town hal. I April 19 - Lithuanian Jauimas Club Blienu Dance and Pictures al 7:3O o'clock at 48 Green street. April 21-Lithuanian H. c. Clut Health Forum at 48 Green street al 6:30 o'clock.
 April 27-F'ifty-sixth annual ban quet of the Sons and Daughters oi St. George at Christ Chapel at 6:3( o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Personal
Catholic High ALun1rae Plans Spring ActiOities

be held on Thursday, April Il at the blue room. Plans for future activities were also discussed.
 Miss Marjorie Malley was named chairman of a committee in charge of spring dance to be held in May. Miss June Garren was appointed to take charge of the annual commun- ion breakfast to be held late in May.
 A tea will be given in June at which time the 1940 graduates will be welcomed into the alumnae as- Sociation. Miss Helen Coon will be in charge of the event.
 Following the business meeting a social hour was enjoyed. The next meeting vii be held on May 6. Dates for the metings of the various com- mittees will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Mrs. [. Darlington
 Is Birthday Guest

Mrs. L. Darlington, Jr., and Mrs. T. J. Phelan were hostesses at surprise birthday party given in honor of Mrs. Lewis Darlington at her home on Maple Street on Sum- day. The guest of honor was the recipient of many lovely gifts. A delicious supper was served.
 Those attending were: MT. and Mrs. L. Darlington, Jr., Betty Ann Darlington, Billy Darlington, Lewis Darlington, David Darlington, MT. and Mrs. Edward Darlington, Pa tricia Darlington, Mary Lou Caring ton, MT. and Mrs. John Caring ton, Janice Lou Darlington, Jean Carrigton, MT. and Mrs. Henry Car rington, Donald Darlington, Dolly Ann Darlington, Mrs. Ruth Donnelly, Jay Donnelly, Ruth Ann Donnelly, Mrs. Lewis Darlington, ST., Raymond Darlington, Martin Dwyer, T. J. Phelan, Catherine c. Butler, J. E. Woolley of New York, Grayce Car rington, John Schum, Shirley Phelan, Donald Pilkington, MT. and Mrs. John Cummings of Newtown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Bide-A=Wee Club
 Has Annual Dinner

The annual dinner of the Bide Wee Club was held recently at Suozzo's Grill. William Carew, Sr was toastmaster for the evening. Mrs. Ann Burnett, president of the club, was presented with bouquet, the occasion also being her wedding anniversary.
 Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. James Littlejohn, MT. and Mrs. John Brown, MT. and Mrs. William Misset, MT. and Mrs. William Currie, MT. and Mrs. William Boyd, MT and Mrs. J. s. Pearson, MT and Mrs. James Andrew, MT. and Mrs. E.. Meese, MT. and Mrs. E. CraW, MT. and Mrs. Pierce Carew, MT. and Mrs. Alex Meikle of Kearney, N. J., MT. and Mrs. John Macdonald, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Turner, MT. and Mrs. George Borman, MT. and Mrs. Charles Stephenson, MT. and Mrs T. Conley, MT. and Mrs. William Carew, Sr, MT. and Mrs. Charles Burnett, MT. and Mrs. Carleton Draper, MT. and Mrs. Robert Currie, MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Eyman, MT. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, MT. and Mrs. James Gardner, MT. and Mrs. James Wilson, MT. and Mrs Thomas A. Shackley, MT. and Mrs. George Crichton, MT. and Mrs. James Davidson.
 MT. and Mrs. Jesse Porter, MT and Mrs. G. B. Burns, MT. and Mrs. Leisring, MT. and Mrs. George Fran cis, Mrs. H. White, Mrs. Rosetta Welsh, Mrs. Helen Mckay, Mrs. William Mclean, Mrs. Mary Wilkie, Mrs. Mary Hill, Mrs. Mary Drum mond, Mrs. Jesse Robedtson, Mrs. M. Meikle, Mrs. Mary Schwartz, Mrs Barbara Black, Mrs. James Mccoy, Mrs. H. Blanchard, Misses Elizabeth Littlejohn, Mary Littlejohn, Ger trude Carew, and Daniel Meek Will liam Gardner, Mrs. Agnes Berry, Harry Montgomery and James Meikle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Couple Honored At Anniversary Part,

MT. and Mrs. Oliver G. Mclean of Robbins street were guests of honor at a reception on Saturday evening at the home of their daugh- ter, Mrs. Carl Harrison of Wood lawn Terrace, the occasion being their twenty fifth wedding anni- versary. The couple received many beautiful gifts. A buffet supper was served.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs Donald F. Macintosh, MT. and Mrs Joseph Cartledge, MT. and Mrs Frederick Harder, MT. and Mrs Robert J. Sheldon, MT. and Mrs Donald c. Macintosh, MT. and Mrs Oliver G. Mclean, MT. and Mrs Carl Harrison, Misses Margaret Macintosh, Evelyn, Gertrude, Ger aldine and Estelle Mclean and Oliver Mclean and Robert w. Shel- don. ..-..
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph T. Eastman of New York are the guests of MT. and Mrs. James Proulx of South Main street for few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Economies Group
 Meet TomorrolU

The Home Economics club VIII will meet tomorrow evening at E49 o'clock at the Connecticut Light and Power auditorium. Harriet Meyer of New York city will give talk on interior decorating. Mrs: liar old Powles and Mrs. c. E. Tappln are in charge of the evening. It will be an open meeting and anyone interested may attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Kings Daughters OfBunker HiH Enjoy Luncheon

Mrs. Arden Woodland, Mrs. Harry Green, Mrs. Harold Forgue, Mrs. C. Newton, Mrs. James Taylor, Mrs Ralph Hurst, Mrs. R. M. Williams, Mrs. L. L. Randall. Mrs. F. E. Hess, Mrs. R. B. ThurSfield, Mrs. H. s Sullivan, Mrs. Walter Mathews, Mrs s. George Trainor, Mrs. George Schlough, Mrs. Lester Rood, Mrs William D. Tolcott and Miss Leona KeaVeneY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
STUDENTS TIRE EASILY

Berkeley, Cal.-(UP)-The first 20 pages of a book are the most difficult for students a t the Uni versity of California. V. J. Me- Henry, who annua..y supervises the renewing of the $500 library books at the university press build ing, reports that it IS always the first 20 pages of book that suffer the greatest damage from the ef- forts of students to concentrate on them. The middle and the end rarely ever have to be renewed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

 The opening session of the City Championship Tournament for the Governor Baldwin Trophy was held last evening at the Cornell Con- tract Club under the direction of Mrs. John c. Moriarty. The present holders of the trophy are George OMeara and Nelson Adducci.
 Top scorers last evening were: North and South: Ms. James Bull ger, and Mrs. Louis Schmidt, 125; Mrs. Lewis Darlington and Mrs c. Butler, 12O; and East and West Mrs. William Dunphy and Mrs George Russell, 139 1-2; and Mrs. Peter Costigan and Miss Margaret Tracy, 123 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Weddings
AAUW WfHHe0r
 Trinity Professor

Dr. Oden Shepard, well known author whose works deal chiefly with Connecticut, will be the guest speaker at the April meeting of the local branch of A. A. U. w. which will be held on Friday afternoon at o'clock at Saint Margaret's school. Dr. Shepard is professor of English at Trinity college in Hart ford.
 Hostesses for the afternoon will be Miss Alberta Edell, Miss Inez B. L. Clough and Miss Eleanor Bailey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

Miss Charlotte Kelley of Fulton street was hostess at meeting of the Emanon Sorority held last eve ming. Business plans were discussed and delicious luncheon, was served. Those present were: Ernestine Gan non, Mary Gladney, Marie Kilbride, Peggy Dermody, Harriette Marinan, Robbie Dineen and Charlotte Kel- ley. The next meteing will be held on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Harriettc Marinan of Walnut avenue,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

Winona Rebekah Lodge will hold a rehearsal this evening at 7:30 o'clock for officers, degree charac- ters and the guard team. Preceding the rehearsal supper will be served at o'clock in the banquet room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

three no trump after this denial. All he can do is show his preference by going to four diamonds. South of course ends the hand by making another mistake in allowing it to be played at four diamonds instead of five.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

The regular monthly meeting of the Waterbury Catholic High School Alumnae was held on Monday eve- ming at the school. Final plans were made for the spring card party to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Trinity Rur1rnage
 Sale Ton1orro1U

Mrs. John G. Gilmartin assisted by all local members of the local chapter of Trinity College Alumnae is in charge of the rummage sale which is to be held all day tomor- row at 52 Grand stret opposite the Democrat office. The affair is to be for the benefit of the scholarship funds at the college and other chap ter endeavors. Members will be at the store on lower Grand street throughout the day to aid persons who call to patronize the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
WOMEN TO VIEW
 FAMOUS DANCER
Marguerite Agniel to Ap= pear at SOuthingtOn
 Hospital April l7
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone S34

Cheshire, April 3-There will be a meeting of the Women's Club with the Southington Club at the South ington hospital April IT. Marguer- ite Agniel, internationally known dancer and lecturer, will talk on Personality and Posture"
 Negotiate For Funds
 At the special town meeting Mon- day evening, the board of selectmen was authorized to negotiate for all available funds due Cheshire for construction of state aid roads. The selectmen were empowered to bor- row not more than $12,80O.
 Several residents of Cheshire Heights under the leadership of Lester Lonergan asked that some thing be done by the town about the new road in the Cheshire Heights section.
 Lieut.. William o. Hogarth, sta toned at Fort Mckinley, Portland Harbor Maine, visited his home on Spring street over the week end. Lieut.. Hogarth, member of the cd- icers reserve corp. is undergoing a six months course of instruction at the Maine fort.
 Baptist Convention
 The New Haven County Baptist convention will be held May 4 in Cheshire.
 A sample fair will be sponsored by members of the MT. and Mrs, Club of the Methodist Church III Odd Fellows Hall April 26. Improvement is reported in the condition of Charles c. Hall who has been ill at his home on Walling- | ford Road
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

FRIEND PICKED PASSAGES
 The famed musician, Handel, did not select the Scriptural passages for his famous Messiah" They were chosen and sent to him by his friend, Charles Jennens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

Bermuda imported perffumery valued at $140,00O last year to sell to tourists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Green Of Euc- lid Avenue are in Washington, U. C' where Dr. Green is attending the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

Miss Kathleen Messier has re- turned to her home on WolcotI street after visiting with relaVlVes in Philadelphia for few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Sisterhood Sponsors
 Recital By Violinist

Mrs. Florence Rowan Jaffee of New Britain, violinist of note, played yesterday afternoon at the Beth-El auditorium. Her recital was under the auspices of the Beth Fl Sisterhood. She played num- bers by Handel, Kreisler and Brahms and several additional selections The artist was very warmly re- ceived.
 Moses Silver sang several bass solos accompanied by Mrs. Joseph Fleischer, Israel, Ecor Rosenberg. ac- companied Mrs. Jaffee and he also played other piano selections The past presidents of the sister hood were OF the reception commit tee, and the arrangements commit tee included Mrs. Samuel Green blatt, Mrs. Joseph Miller, Mrs. Syd- ney Albert, Mrs. Aaron Albert, Mrs Abe Brown, Mrs. William P. Green field, Mrs. Isadore Stoll, Mrs. David Traurig and Mrs. Abe Rubin.
 The regular monthly meeting ot the Welfare Committee of the Hope vile Community club, scheduled fol Thursday night, has been postponed to Friday night, April 5th, and will be held at the home of Mrs Jesse Traver, Spring avenue.
 Mrs Joseph Monnerat, chairman will preside at the business meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

MT. and Mrs. Louis Potter nave returned to their home on Highland Avenue after spending few days III New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

Improvement is reported in the condition of Charles c. Hall who has been ill at his home on Walling- ford Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
Personal

Donald O'Leary, a member of the sophomore class at Fordham unl- yersity, has resumed his studies after spending the spring recess with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Wl1- liam OLeary of East Main street,
 Miss Mary Hutchinson has re- sumed her studies at the College ol st Elizabeth after spending some time with her parents, MT. and Mrs John M. Hutchinson of Ranoolph Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-14
EMMA GOLDMAN
dies in TORONTO
Famous Anarchist Driven
Out of United States 20
Years Ago

Toronto, May 14.-(UP)-Emma
Goldman, II, the anarchist who was
deported from the United States 20
years ago because she had urged
young men to oppose the World War
draft. died last night.
Miss Goldman suffered a stroke
in February and was improving un-
til a few days ago. A brother, DR..
Maurice Goldman, and sister, Mrs.
Stella Vallantyne, both Of New
York, were at her bedside. Another
sister, Mrs. Lena Cummings, lives
In Rochester, N. Y.
Born in Kovno. Russia, Miss Gold
man came to the United States
when she was Is years old. She be-
came a Rochester factory girl. mar
ried, but soon left her husband to
espoluSe the tenets OF anarchism,
and soon was known as Queen OF
the Anarchists"
Miss Goldman's marriage to Jacob
Kersner OF Rochester ended when
the men convicted OF responsibility
for the Haymarket bombing in Chi
cago on May day. 1886, were hanged.
This inspired her devotion to an
archism. She went to New York
alone, to preach anarchism and
reached the climax Of a troubled
career when the United States gov
eminent sent her back 70 Russia IN
1920 with 100 other radicals after
she had served two year prison
sentence for conspiracy 10 urge the
people OF draft age not TO enlist"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-14
ROBERT HURLEY
DOOMED FOR GOV.
His Candidacy to Get Push
Tonight By Fairfield
County Leaders

The candidacy Of State Public
Works Commissioner Robert A. Hur-
ley for the Democratic nomination
for governor will be launched formal
ly tonight as Fairfield county party
leaders gather at the Parker house,
Newtown. The Hurley for-governor
boom Is being officially started In
Fairfield county because OF the fact
that the works commissioner still
maintains his voting residence In
Bridgeport.
Endorsement of Commissioner
Hurley by the Fairfield county
group will place the aggressive
young official in the field against
former Gov. Wilbur l.. Cross, who
lost two years ago to the present
Republican chief executive, Gov.
Raymond E. Baldwin.
At tonight's meeting the Fair
field county group will also vote an
endorsement of U. S. Senator Fran
els T. Maloney, of Meriden, for re-
nomination. 1t Is expected that
Senator Maloney will be nominated
again when the Democratic state
convention meets at Hartford June
ga.
Chairman Smith Denies
State Chairman j. Francis Smith
Of this city has denied reports that
Commissioner Hurley has begun a
battle against the organization" be-
cause of Senator Maloney's move In
having the state central committee
change party rules to have the sem
atorial candidate nominated at the
spring convention rather than In
CONTINUED on Paeg -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-14
Roosevelt Calls For Emergency
Meeting Of Government Officials
FOur.AIarm Fire Has Be-
gun to Sweep Toward
New World
BY LYLE &. WILSON
,ited Press STAFF COrreSDOndcnt)

tUnltcu PRESS StUH OOrrtSpOuucut)
Washington, May IA. -- CUP $500
President Roosevelt called emergency
meetings OF government officials to-
day TO draft big preparedness meas
ures against what the White House
described as a four alarm fire sweep
ing toward the new world.
White House Secretary Stephen
r. Early, who likencd the spread OF
the European war TO confiagration
heading this way, said the president
would leave it up TO Congress to de-
eide whether The acccleration OF
land, air and sea defenscs should be
financed by new taxes or by raising
the statutory debt limit OF $45 !000,-
000, 900.
Early disclosed that Mr.. Roosevelt
Is comforting first today with leaders
of the war and navy departments
and later In the day with chairmen
OF military and naval affairs COM
mittees OF both houses.
The meetings we're scheduled as
this government notified the other
20 American countries that 1t is
willing to join In q declaration of
protest against Germanys invasion
Of the lowlands.
Continued on Paep ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-14
AMSTERDAM ship
BACK in new YORK

Hoboken, N. j., May l4-(UP)-
The luxury steamer Nieuw AM
sterdam, flagship of the Holland
America Line. returned two days
ahead of schedule from a South
American cruise today with eight
German members of the crew under
guard and SO of her passengers left
behind at Porto Cabello. Vene-
zuela.
Commodore Johannes J. Bill,
master of the ship, ordered II back
to New York harbor when he
learned OF the German invasion OF
his country. The Grace liner Santa
Paula, at Porto Cabello, was asked
by radio to pick up the so passen-
gers OF the Dutch ship stranded
there.
I'VE came up at q knots and !
am glad that the ship Is here in the
United States" Bill said
"The only thing we can do" ne
added. lis to stay with our allies
100 per CENT"