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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
ALLIED PLANES
 COMING IN FAST
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(Continued rom Page D ture of conditions on the fighting fronts.
 Already, according to reports here, the arrival of Allied planes had re- dueed the frequency and effective ness of German airplane attacks. But it was said also that the Allied force remained greatly inferior to the German force and must be ex- pected to take considerable more punishment until air strength could be equalized.
 The situation on the four main fighting fronts in Norway remained indeterminte, with the Germans en- toying the initiative, apparently, ev- anywhere but at Narvik in the far north, and recognizing for advances at points where they had been halted temporarily.
 In the Oester valley near the Swedish frontier the German motor ized column was reported at the railroad-river-highway town of Ny plaSs, about 6 miles north of Roeros.
 Very Near R0erOs
 A German detachment was re- ported establishing defensive out post a few miles east of Roeros on the road to the Swedish frontier.
 Norwegian troops were reported to have organized 8 strong defense line just north of Nyplass at a point where there is 2,300 foot hill. Fur ther, it was reported that Allied troops, having made a roundabout journey from Dombaas via Stoeren because most villages were blocked by snowdrifts were either nearing the Nyplass area or actually there.
 The Germans had been halted only because the Norwegians dyna- mited bridge at Nyplass, it was un- derstood. It was reported that the Germans had sent detachment of engineers to repair the bridge, in- tending to push on as soon as their motor transport could pass it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
LEVY RELEASED l FROM N. \. JAIL
Principal in Conspiracy Trial Freed By Judge
 Inglis' Order

Edward c. Levy, New Haven law yer, convicted in the million dollar Waterbury conspiracy case and sem fenced to serve ere year in jail was released yesterday by Judge Ernest Inglis, the Superior Court judge, who sentenced him. Levy's release would have become effective June 20 under allowance made for good behavior.
 LevyS attorney, William L. Had den, made application for the sus- pension of the balance of Levy's sentence yesterday and hearing was held before Judge IngIis. States Atty. Hugh M. Alcorn who presecut- ed the famous case was present at the hearing but did not oppose Levy's release.
 Atty. Hadden in his application set fourth that Levy is in poor health and that his only chance of livelihood now is the operation of a correspondence school that he owns in Cleveland, Ohio. The busi- ness is about to go on the rocks, but there is chance of saving it if Levy takes control at once it was claimed. Levy has a wife and four children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
MAURICE DORAIS
 VERY MUCH UPSET
Boy Loses Money in En- velOpe to Have Been Dee
 pOsited in Bank

Maurice Dorias, 12 years old ,ot 20 West Liberty street, an order boy for the Central Printing and Rubber Stamp Company, today lost an envelope containing money which he was to have deposited at the Waterbury Trust Company.
 Very much upset, the young lad said he lost the money somewhere on Grand street, but did not notice the envelope was gone until he reached the bank. Retracing his steps, the boy was unable to find the envelope which he said fell out of a pocket of his jacket.
 Anyone who found it is asked to get in touch with the police depart ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

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 where heavy snowfall was believed to have prevented land activities.
 The spokesman disclosed that a number of officers from the Indian army, experienced in mountain war fare, had now arrived in Norway and were being fully utilized. Thus the Allies had brought men not only from desert Africa, the French For eign Legion, but from Asia.
 Discussing the general situation in mid-Norway, the army spokesman said that Trondheim, the German mid-Norway base, was more inn portant to the Germans than to the British. The situation here was that the German troops driving up two Norwegian valleys from Oslo were trying to effect junction with the Trondheim force, and that the Allies, with landing bases to the south and north of Trndheim, hoped eventually to isolate and reduce it.
 Supplementing Swedish and Ger man reports. The spokesman said that Norwegians and Germans were fighting in the Bergen area of southwestern Norway, and that German troops landed in the Ardangerfjord were marching on the town of Voss. (The German communique said this morning that the Germans had taken Voss, 40 miles northeast of Bergen.)
 Allies Confident
 There seemed confidence that de- spite the initial advantage of the Germans, due to the suddenness of their attack on Norway, the allies would steadily if necessarily slowly equalize the score, and proceed to invest Trondheim.
 The German column in the Nor- wegian Oester Valley, over by Swe- den, was reported to be about 62 1-2 miles southeast of Trondheim, and running into resistance and diff cult country. The German column advancing up the Gudbrands Val- ley to the west was about 120 miles south of Trondheim and about 37 1-2 miles southeast of the allied base at Dombaas. Both the German columns are trying to effect con- tact with the Germans holding Trondheim and the Trondheim- Sweden railroad which cuts Norway in two.
 Though the allies have a base in the Molde-Andalsne area southwest of Trondheim, their chief base is at NamsoS to the north. Hard-preSsed allied forces were reported today to be just north of Steinkjer, which is 50 miles north-northeast of Trond- helm.
 Trondheim is regarded as the key position. The Germans there were reported to be numerically weak. But it was believed they had at least five warships, including a | cruiser, in the inner Fjord where they would be able to act as float ing fortreSseS and rake any allied column advancing along the coast with devastating fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
OBITUARY

FLINK -C Carl Kasper Fink died suddenly last night at his home, 49 Yale avenue, Middlebury. He was at work yesterday at the Shoe Hard ware company plant where he had been employed for 30 years. He was born May 3, 1867, in Sweden. MT. Fink is survived by his widow, Mrs. Julia Nylen Flink, a daughter, Miss Elsie Fink of this city, two step- daughters, Mrs. G. Walker Bisset of this city and Mrs. Elizabeth Ed wards of Gilroy, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Thyra Lundberg and Miss Blinda Fink, of Worcester, Mass. He was member of the Vasa order and of the Odin Benefit society.
 The funeral will take place Mon- day at 4:30 at the Alderson Funeral Home with services by Rev. William McCance of the Middlebury Con- gregational church. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 5 and from 2 to 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

Continued from Page D he has no further interest in pol itics, may seek the nomination. The names of several other attorneys are being mentioned.
 A battle in the 18th district may follow if Senator Edward Egan seeks renomination. Backing for the nom- nation is being given ex-Senator Joseph H. Lawlor and William "Tipper" Conley. The latter lost the nomination to Senator Egan in 1888.
 Attorney Michael Ciano is being advanced as a candidate for the nomination as one of this City's two representatives at Hartford. He would replace Representative Hugo GuaStaferri.
 Rep. Daniel Mahaney, now an as- sistant in the registrars of voters office, apparently is to be dropped, and there may be an open battle for the nomination for his present post -,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
MISS GELBOGIS.
 WINS DISCHARGE.
Lawyer Shows Girls Tav- ern Duly Licensed to
 Sell Beer

Victoria Gelbogis, 21, of 383 High land avenue, accused of keeping n- quor with intent to sell, was dis charged by Judge Theobald E. Con- way today after Defense Counsel Harry Krasow showed that the place of business in which the offense was alleged to have been committed was duly licensed for beer.
 Arthur LAnouette, 24, of 35 Edin street, charged with violating the dumping ordinance, was granted a nolle when Prosecuting Attorney William K. Lawlor told the court the youth did not know he was dumping in a prohibited area.
 Several motor vehicle continu- ances were also granted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

reports of Paris and London are always carried by Osservatore Ro- mano. This foreign, Italian lan- guage newspaper has printed long series of errors and lies. The calm, balanced news selection of Italian newspapers was not to their liking. Many salutations to imbeciles who say that to read Osservatore Ro- mano is>to learn the pure truth"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
HICHLlCHTS OF
 INVERSION CASE

Continued from Page D table the reporters say that it is absolutely so.
 When she walks in each morn ing to take her seat in the jury box the reporters look at one an- other and say, "See another new dress today"
 She is connected with a New York advertising firm.
 Attorney COrbin, MT. Phillips counsel has intimated on several occasions that U. S. Attorney Kaufmann has been holding back original exhibits, which he is en. titled to see. The government at torney has made similar charges against Attorney Corbin and some bitter clashes. have developed. Following one of these clashes yesterday Judge MOscOwich turned to Attorney COrbin and said:
 "The government will not with hold any exhibits from you."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
SIGHTED OFF COAST

Stroemstad. Sweden, April 27 - (UP)-Four German transport ships and one tanker, escorted by nine destroyers and many airplanes were sighted off the Stroemstad coast at 2 p, m., moving toward Oslofjord. The transports were of 5000 and 10000 tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

on advice of his local attorney, Law renee L. Lewis he wrote and told McKesson's to fight the case.
 Judge Moscowitz again yesterday afternoon rebuked Atty. Corbin for asking improper questions.
 In the course of the judges ad- monition Atty. Corbin said "Just minute"
 "Who are you talking to?" said the judge. Corbin explained that he was talking to the witness. He then started to ask questions in an ex- tremely loud tone of voice.
 Keep your voice down" said the judge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors, the Flash-Light and As sembly room at Scovilrs, and Lux Clock Company for their expressions of sympathy during our recent be- reavement, the death of our beloved son. William James Collins, Jr.
 (Signed)
 MIR. and MRS. WILLIAM J. COLLINS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

If, as now seems likely, it is de- cided to make an attempt to wrest the nomination from Senator Gull hane, the organization will find itself in a bitter fight. The sen ator is a hard hitting and re- sourceful campaigner, and his To- cal voting strength is centered in the first, second and third wards, which make up the 18th senator ial district. His record at Hartford would win him senatorial votes that perhaps would not be cast for him as a candidate for city office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
MASSES

GRIFFIN-A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Tues day morning, April 30, at o'clock, at St. Margaret's church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. John Griffin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

The Democratic organizations board of strategy will ponder carefully before it decides what to do. There have been rumOrs that the organization would be willing to let Senator Culhane have the nomination without opposition if he would agree not to seek nOmin- ation for mayor next year, but such an offer would be rejected if ever made. It is no secret that the senator still hopes to be may or of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
JEBovAH's WITNESSES

Jehovah'S Witnesses will hold their Watchtower Study tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Garden Building on East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

Some of the Democratic bigWigS favor entering another candidate against Senator Culhane in a primary, arguing that a decisive deleat would serve to remove the senator as an important factor in the local political situation. What ever the decision, it will be one ot lasting importance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
French Suffer Losses

ASAANAA 0uAAVk AfUSoCO
 Paris, April 27 - (UP0 - A French outpost suffered heavy losses a military informant said today, in a German surprise attack west of the Vosges mountains.
 German artillery of unusually large calibre for such an action opened up on the French outpost and then mine throwers were brought to bear.
 German infantry advanced to the attack. The French outpost, hard pressed, called for endorsements and, with their arrival, the attack was repulsed, 1t was said.
 There was stiff fighting between French and German attachments east of the Moselle river and west of the Vosges Mountains. In the MoSelle SkirmiSh, patrols fought at close range in no mans land and both sides suffered losses.
 French artillery put down 8 heavy bombardment in the Saar sector to disperse German labor corps men working on defenSeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
Politics
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By RAYMOND ,. FITZPATRICK

one of the principal problems facing the present leadership of the Democratic party in Water bury is what to do about Senator George T. Culhane, who will seek renomination in the 18th district this fall. The senator, who ran for mayor as the candidate of the Independent Democratic and Re- publican parties in 1887 and who made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination in last falls primary, has long been a stormy petrel in local politics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

(Continued from Page D miles of Trondhei1n, the big Ger man mid-Norway base.
 British naval forces continued to bomb the town and port of Narvik yesterday, the high command said.
 In northern Norway, 1t was added, German mountain troops dispersed Norwegian battalion and took IA prisoners.
 Today's was the first admission by the high command that German and British troops had clashed in Norway.
 For military reasons the high command hitherto has given no news about clash between German troops in Norway April p with Brit ish landing parties," said the com- munique. This reserve is no longer necessary"
 Then the communique related the German claims to success.
 A tacit admission was made also that Norwegian troops were stu offering the Germans resistance in Southwestern Norway. This came in a statement that east of Bergen, on the Norwegian southwest coast, the Germans had taken the town of Voss, 40 miles northeast of Bergen, after a battle with NorWegians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

If the leadership lets Senator Culhane win the nomination again without opposition, and he should be elected, he would un- doubtedly be back in the thick of the battle for the mayOralty nom- inatiOn again next year, with the prestige of another term at Hart ford to aid him.
 On the other hand, if candi- date is entered against Senator Culhane by the organization there is the danger of further splitting the party and the added danger that the organization man would either lose or be given such close fight that the result would be protest against the leader ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

Political POtpOurri . The part tc be played by the Independent EemOcrats this fall has the poli- ti,os guessing. The Independents intend to let them keep on gues- sing for awhile {. If Warden John Sheridan is elected fire chief at Naugatuck, it will end any pos sibility of the genial lawn seek irg to win the Democratic con- gressiOnal nomination from Con- gressman J. Joseph Smith :. Backers of Walter Howe are still active, in and out of Litchfield county. The aim is the Republi- cSn nomination for U. s. senator, or, if that doesn't succeed for congressman from this district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

z Campaigning starts early in a
 presidential year, as can be seen from the meeting of the Demo- cratic state central committee at
 The Elton this afternoon and the
 Republican town convention at
 the same time at the Y. M. c. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
HIGH COMMANDO OF
 BERLIN REPORTS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
GERMANS BEATEN.
 THEN SMASH BACK

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
PRIMARY FIGHT
 FOR DEMOCRATS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

7 The cold weather is keeping sdown revenue expected by the city from the East Mountain golf course . There are already doz- eens of applicants for jobs as play ground supervisors this summer. !. The headache will come when the
 appointments are being made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

Rep. Dan Mahaney would like
 to go back to Hartford but his
 new job as clerk in the office of
 the registrars of voters will ap-
 parently keep him away from the Legislature for the first time since memory knoweth not when
 Senator Joe Lawlor is being urged to make a bid to return to Hart .s'ford. He wanted to run two years ago but was argued out of it |. The WatertoWn school fight twill have political repercussions. < A deal was almost completed re- gently whereby Michael J'An- ethOny, Italian Republican quar- tterback, would go on the state Central committee and have his place on the Republican town :. committee taken by a supporter of ex-Mayor Patrick M. PerriellO '. A hitch developed, and the plan fell through The ar
 rangement was first suggested as a means of satisfying disgruntled Republicans in the Brooklyn sec etion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
NENANA.
 TRIPOD SET

The tripod for the great 1940 ice guessing contest was set on the Tan ana River, March 20, defying l. , askanS to fatten their pockets by guessing the exact day, hour and minute she will topple as the ice breaks.
 The tripod is placed about COG feet down stream from last years location as two piledriver gangs were working on the waterfront the day the tripod gang went about their annual labor
 The pole is 333 feet from the shore, nearly halfway across the river. A wire extends from the tri- pod to the shore where it is attached to clock Slack in the wire has been adjusted to allow a certain CTS will be between S84,0OO and 1885, 900.
 All Depends Upon Clock
 When the clock stops, the time marked by it's hands is the official time to select Alaska's best and most fortunate guesser or guessers.
 Test holes made by the tripod crew showed various thicknesses of ice in various spote and brought various predictions from various guessers standing nearby
 The ice was thick where the pole was planted. Nights have been very cold lately and the days are sunny and moderate
 Ice Full of Cracks
 The entire ice sheet seems to be full of cracks, much more than in other years, probably because of the late freezeup this winter with the water at high level. The ice set tied later when the water dropped to its normal winter stage.
 The unusual freezup and the mild winter are causing keen local in terest and discussions Many sour doughs, who have watched the ice come and go for decades, predict the cold weather now is sure sign of a warm April and consequent early brakeup. Many other sour doughs who have watched the ice come and go for decades foresee a cold, backward spring on account of warm winter and consequent late breakup None of these sourdoughs has ever been nearest guesser,
 It is reported that the award to the right guesser or group of guess amount of movement, but more than that will tighten it sufficiently to stop he clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
DOUGLAS U V NEWS
MRS. KIRKHA AM APPOINTED AS SCHOOL TAX COLLECTOR


 The Douglas City Council with fcur members present, Counciln1en Bonner, Degan, Hachmeister ano Lindstrom, together with Mayor Kilburn, met for the business wind up session of their term last night
 Letters from the WPA office relative to the Third Street cul- vert project financing and from Douglas Fisheries Company in closing sum of SIP yearly rental on cannery lease, were ordered filed
 Reports of the various standing committees were rendered as fol- Jews: Wharf = Chairman Degan stated freight was again arriving regularly but condition of the dock was not so good; care should be exercised, he said, to have the rock dump evened for the fill for the support of the weak pi1ing. He also brought up question of selling the hoist in the oil house; and that children should be kept out of the fire truck room and that the city dump truck be washed on the side street instead of in front of City Hall, both latter ideas being approved
 Council Lindstrom, on Public Property, reported nothing new in regard to the condition of the Natatorium
 On Streets, Chairman Bonner stated that the roadways of the town were good considering the recent weather conditions. Chair man Hachmeister recommended that rock be dumped on the turn out in his neighborhood for a needed improvement. On Fire and Water, the latter also recommend ed delay in repairing a leak in the water main near corner of Second and D streets until freez- ing weather is definitely over.
 Annual audit of City books, Council voted to have contact made with a CPA for the job. Council also voted to present ref erendum on change of time to the voters at city election by the sen tence: Are you in favor of chang ing Channel time by advancing clock an hour in conformity with Pacific Coast Standard Time, which can be answered by yes or no
 Request was presented from Fran cis Snyder for a lot on lower Front Street on which to build house No action was taken. Mrs. Glen Kirkham was appointed School Tax Collector for this year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
Anchorage, Alaska.
 November IT. 1889.

Anchorage, Alaska
 November IT, 1889 Notice is hereby given that Alex ander Shiskin, has made application for homesite under the act of May 26 1884, for tract of land en- braced in U s. Survey No. 2370, An chorage serial 08777, situated on the west shore of Admiralty Island about 3i miles east of Killisnoo, Alaska. containing 372 acres. in latitude 570 28" N. longitude 134 34' w. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any Of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. Date first publication, Feb. ', 1940. Date last publication, April 3. 194U.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
NINE DIE Ay FLOOR
 C0LLApsES
Victims Seeking Sh elter from Driving Rain Two
 Women Among Dead

SANTA ROSA, Cal. March 27 At least nine itinerants, includ- ing two women, who sought shel- ter from a driving rain under a raised fruit shed floor, were killed when the warehouse floor col lapsed, burying them under tons of prunes.
 The authorities had identified only three late last night and said they were unable to tell how many more than the nine were buried until all the Wreckage is cleared.
 Rescue work is complicated by the tottering building walls which threatened momentarily to collapse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
lCHWAMM FLIES IN TODAY FROM
 NARR0WS CITY

Tony Schwamm flew his Waco in from Petersburg this afternoon with diesels representative H. F. Schaub, who is returning to the Wrangell Narrows metropolis this evening with Schwan1m.
 Also sch edule d to fly with Schwamm is Forest Service Ranger Sid Dennison,, returning to his Pet ersburg headquarters, and N, M. Heslop, sRolaris- Taku miner who is to catch the Princess Norah at Wrangeil.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
 NOTICE OF ELECTION
 n0UGLAS

To the Electors of the City of Douglas, Alaska, Territory of AL aSka:
 Notice is hereby given that, pur- suant to the Provisions of Ordin- ance No. 7-37 of Douglas and Tn conformity herewith, General Municipal election will be held on Tuesday, April ?, 1940, between the hours of am. and ' pm. of sald day for the purpose of eiecting the