davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Initiation C Consideration
 Felt During Past Week
Wall Street Disappointment Over Election Overcome; Small Gains Registered By Most Issues

the year and, in some instances, to record highs.
 New highs were made by repre- sentative stocks like United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel. Non- ferrous metal issues were strong. Gold mining issues were whirled up on belief the New Deal gold buying policy would be retained.
 Utilities bore the brunt of selling that came after the election. This group failed to rally sufficiently to offset the Wednesday decline. Rail- road shares made small gains on the week. Automobile stocks were firm. Aircrafts enjoyed good support and oils had a good market for the first time in weeks.
 Industrial production mounted to new record levels. Automobile and steel output were leaders. Steel op- erations reached 96 per cent of capacity and on tonnage basis the output this week and for the month of October broke all records.
 Wards Automotive Reports an- nounced automobile and truck pro- duction this week above 10000 units, top for this time of year and esti- mated October output at a record for the month. Electricity produc- tion broke all records for the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOrl


 New York, Nov. 9-(UP)-The stock market spurted 1 to more than 3 points today to new highs since May II in the most active trading for a Saturday since May IS.
 Steel and shipping issues featured. The latter were bought on belief their facilities become more valuable as British shipping is reduced. Steels responded to record operations in most leading companies.
 United States Steel made a new high for the year at 76 1-2 up 9 3-4 points and Crucible Steel made a high at 45 "a up 3-8. Bethlehem common reached 93 IA up 3 3-4 and its preferred made a new high at 131 1-2 up 3.
 International Mercantile Marine gained nearly 2 points while Ameri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
l3 Alarms

Yesterdays minor fires and the damaging blaze on Walnut street as reported last evening kept the local fire department busy. Twelve still and box alarm for brush fires in different sections of the city were received at headquarters. The fires were quickly extinguished with little damages ensuing.
 Spontaneous combustion caused by a can of paint in the cellar of Dr. Andrew J. Jackson l2l Colum- bia boulevard, was blamed on the blaze. Damage was slight. A small blaze was extingTasfed yesterday morning at the office of William H. Ruby. monument works at 30l South Main street. The cause was said to be sawdust igniting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
INDICTED MAN
 CALLED INSANE

Norwich, Conn, Nov. s-(Up)- Hugh B. Kenyon, 2l. Pawcatuck, who was recently indicted by grand jury on a first degree murder charge in connection with the staying of Rita Wheaton, IS, Westerly R. l., was adjudged insane today by a three man sanity commission and was or- dered committed to Norwich state hospital.
 Superior Court Judge Edward j. Daly said Kenyon would not be tried until his sanity was established.
 Kenyon was accused of brutally beating the Wheaton girl on July l9 at Groton when he refused to marry him. He placed the girls body in a brook. Later, he submitted to arrest through a priest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09

The Annual Roll Call of the Waterbury Red Cross will open on Monday, November 1lth, and will continue through November 30th. Scores of canvaSSers will participate in this great humani- tartan work.
 Mrs. Ralph Darlington, chair man of volunteer work, will di- rect the work of volunteers as- sisted by Mrs. Carl Spellman, Mrs. Myron Fox, Catherine Hayes, Mrs. Eds0n Hitchcock and Mrs. George COwperthwaite.
 Mrs. Frank Kenney is in charge of local publicity with Mrs. T. Gordon Hutchinson in charge of displays. Radio publicity is be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
BAR SEMINAR
 GIVEN HARTFORD

A seminar of the Connecticut Bar Association will be held on Monday afternoon. Nov. IS, at 3:30 o'clock in the superior courtroom, county court house, Hartford.
 The speaker will be Daniel L.. Brown. esq. of Boston, who will discuss Law Office Organization"
 Dinner will be served at 6 o'clock at the University Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09

John Christie and family of New ark, N. J.. have returned to their home after attending the funeral of George Grady.
 A Kitchen Shower was held in honor of Mrs. Ernest DesmariaS at Harmon'S Blue Room-the hostesses being Mrs. Wilbur Seeley and Mrs, Walter Sonderegger. Among the guests were Mrs. Margaret Cafferty. Mrs. Louis Darlington, Mrs. Clara Clocehelll. Mrs Wm. Covle. Mrs. P, Grove. Mrs. J. Danaher, Mrs. c. Desmarias, Mrs. Sadie Grove. Mrs, Joseph Danaher. Mrs, c, Desmarlas, Mrs. Jame Dwyer. Mrs. Arthur Frageau. Mrs. Minnie Jones, Mrs. chas. Klobedanz, Mrs. J. LaMada. leine. Mrs. Bronis Latozas. Mrs. ]. Lokltes. Mrs. Geo. Lynch, Mrs. ], Monaghan. Mrs. T. Fhalen, Mrs. Allen Pelch. Mrs, J. ReardOn, Mrs Gus. Schoench Mrs, Wm. Sullivan, Mrs. Mary T0bln, Mrs, Emil Des- pins. Mrs. Ruth Donnelly. Mrs. Wal- ter SoEdreggef, rs. Wilbur seeley asia the Misses Mary SC John, Claire Defmarins. Ann Dunn, oer- lrude DaLaher, Rita Mllleetie Irene befley and posk LaMada' leinG.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Annual Red Cross RoU
 Call Starts Monday

ing arranged by Mrs. Edward Stein and Miss J. Peck in charge of theaterS.
 Starting Monday series of spe- cial radio broadcasts will be given on both local stations in the in- terest of the campaign. Mayor Vincent A. Scully will be heard over Station WATR Monday night at 8:45 o'clock. John M. Burrall. chairman of the local chapter, will be heard at g p. m. over Station VERY. Thomas F. Moore and Rev. Francis O'Shea will be heard on Thursday evenings. Miss Ada Greer and Miss Fay Clark will broadcast Wednesday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Compensation Agreements

The following weekly agree ments were filed with Compensa- ton Commissioner James M. Lynch today:
 Homer Charter, of Bristol, from the Andrew Terry company, of Terryville, S9.63 beginning October 25 for metal slivers in a hand.
 Albert Nichols, of Naugatuck, from the John M. Russell Mfg. Co.,, of Naugatuck, S7 beginning Oc- tober 9 for a strained back.
 Edmund Thayer, of 59 Ludlow street, from the Waterbury Steel Ball Co.,, S12.69 for three weeks for a facial disagreement.
 Patsy DeliO, of Torrington, from M. ZOli and Sons, fnc-, of Tor rington, S7 beginning October 5 for a leg injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Nov. g. (UP) - Demand for domestic wools was very limited on the Boston market during the past week, the U. s. Agriculture reported today.
 Limited quantities of fine comb ing Delaine wools were moved at A to 45 cents in the grease. Medium and low grades of bright fieeces were very quiet with quotations un- changed at 46 to 47 cents in the grease for three-eighths and quarter blood fieeces and at A to 45 cents for low quarter blood wools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Back to Work

Congressman J. Joseph Smith, who won reelection for fourth term in Tuesdays balloting, left yesterday afternoon for Washington, where Congress will resume its sessions Monday.
 One of his first Steps will be to seek the aid of the State De- partment in attempts to arrange for the return to this country of several Waterburians who are now stranded in Europe.
 MT. Smiths secretary, Joseph P. Donahue. will leave for the Capital next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
GREEK FORCES
 CAPTURE l5O

Athens. Nov. g -(UP)-- Greek forces captured i5O prisoners includ- ing four officers, i've h0witzers, seven machine guns and other val. uable war materials in various from tier engagements yesterday. a high command communique said today.
 The situation along the whole front was described as compara- lively quiet with little artillery ac. tiyity. Italian air activity was called insignificant.
 Only one Greek village was bombed yesterday. the c0mmunlaue said, and one Italian plane was shot down by anti-aircraft fire.
 The minister og public safety said that there had been no air raids on internal towns yesterday.
 It was rainy and visibility was bad. the commnnlaue said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
CRAZY MEMBERS PREPARE FOR WINTER

The winter activities of the Gravy club and Indian tribe was outlined at a meeting in the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. last night. Calvin Martin, secretary of the boys divi- sion, discussed plans with advisors.
 Those who attended were: Luke Eastwood, William Bormolini, Rob- ert Nichols, Chris Kelley, Kenneth Byrne, Thomas Aurio, R o'b CT Boucher, Sal Coviello, Ray Curtis, Arthur Knauf, Harold Adams, Cor don Dubuque and Jack Bradley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Spotlighting Brass City News
Awarded Sl2,5OO

Damages totaling S12,500 were awarded to Lila M. Crane, of Waterbury, and the estate of her husband, George II. Crane in a United States district court at New York yesterday. MT. Crane and his wife sought S75,- 900 for injuries suffered in an auto accident January 2, 1889.
 The defendant were the Em- ernld Cab Company, and the National Transportation Com pany, of Manhattan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
LYLE CRISWOLD
 SEEKS DIVORCE

John Doe is mentioned in di- vorce action instituted by Lyle Gris- wold of Waterbury. against Eva Houghtating Griswold, of Danbury, in superior court today.
 The plaintiff charges that Eva was guilty of misconduct with one John Doe. He charges also that Mrs Griswold married Stanley Genalski in 1889 and has been living with him as man and wife in New York state.
 The principals in the divorce &C., ton were married in 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Dissolved

judge Alfred c. Baldwin Of the superior court yesterday dissolved the overlook Drug Company. oG Waterbury which had been hand. led by Irving W. Pasternak, re. eelveT, for the past few months Mir, Pastefnak was discharged from further service after his fnaa report was received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Draft Lewis

The Waterbury Brass Workers union last night adopted resolu- tons calling on John L. Lewis not to resign as president of the c. I. O. and asking the c. I. O. convention to draft him for an- other term even if he should sub init his resignation. The resolu- tions were adopted by unanimous vote.
 Action of the union followed a similar step by its unit at the Scovill Mfg. Go. wire mill.
 President Michael x. Bowen was chairman of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
ESTATE TAXES
 HEAVY IN OCT,

Hartford, Conn, Nov. g - (U.PJ Connecticut Internal Revenue Col lector Thomas s. Smith today re- ported estate taxes collected in the state during October were $2,980, ,876 as compared with $497,484 during the same month year ago.
 Total federal collections in Con- necticut during October, Smith said. were $6,496,914.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
INSURANCE STOCKS
POISONED PIE
 BEING TRACED

Weymouth, Mass, November g = (UP)-Medical Examiner Robert R. Ryan today was tracing the source of a poisoned cream pie filling which caused the death of Mrs. Frances E. Dean. 39-year- moth- CT of three children.
 Mrs. Dean died Thursday five days after she, her husband Her. bert, and their children. aged 1 to 10, were stricken ill Dr. Ryan said poison had been found in the fill- ing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
NEW ORDERS

Announcement of two Water. bury and two Naugatuck contract awards was made at Washington today.
 The awards aFes
 American Brass Co.,, Waterbury, cartridge cups, e73.950.
 se0vlll Mfg. O., tubing, s9s,. ell.
 U. 6. Rubber O., Naugatuck, cloth top oveEshees, e72e.220.
 U. s. Rubber G., rubber top oveFshoes, e22e, geo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
KILLED BY AUTO

Portland, Me. November Q. - fuPD - George v. Thurlow. 4S, Of Portland was killed last night when he was struck by an auto while allshilng from 6 truck, The alleged driver. Jackson v. Blake, told polise Inc headlights Oi an approaching ear had blinded him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
PESCE WITHDRAWS
 $l5O CIVIL ACTION

The si50 action Of Matteo Pesce, of Waterbury. against Raymond B. LaPlante, also Of Waterbury, was withdrawn from the court of con- mon pleas today. Pesee originally claimed that LaPlante failed to pay him for building materials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
GIRL DROwNs

0ranby, Conn, Nov. o.-(UPl-- Twu-yeaE.Old nsllsht TwEy wms drowned late yesterday when she fell from q bridge Into . shallow brook while playing with her broth. e, Mefyin. {.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
POSTMASTER DIES

Lynn. Mass. November 9.-(UP) - Edmund s. Higgins. T2. poStmas- ter here during President Wilson's administration. died yesterday at a hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Market In Saturday A. M. Spurt Moves up to New Hgl
One To Three Point Gains Are Registered
Most Active Saturday Trading Since May IS-SteeI,
 Shipping Issues Are Feature

can Hawiaan Steamship was up more than 2. Shipbuilding issues
 joined the rise with American up more than ? points and New York
 ship-building up more than a point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
INJURED FATALLY

New Haven. Conn. Nov. e.-tUPl -Alexandro Lapora. q, was injured fatally last night when he fell down Q flight Of stairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09

6hakespeaFet "Romoo" and Ju. ilet" has been translated Into Bel. oruSslan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09

Youngstown s. & T. zs1s {
 DOW JONES AVERAGES
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-03
COUNTY OFFICERS
ARE R~EAPPOINTED
Continued from Page One)

sewerage line to that section, and
determine such facts as cost, mea
surements, right-of-way, and thu
city's attitude.
County commissioners suggested
that the additional data be submit.
ted for consideration at a future
meeting, when the possibility Of g
| WPA project would probably be dis
cussed.
The delegation lodged vigorous
protests against the situation result
ing from the overflow of the septic
tanks on the grounds it CONSTITUTED
a public health nuisance and urged
a further investigation of the matter
by the county board and health de.
partment.
The county board also received the
annual trust fund report submitted
by T. A. Henderson, clerk of New
Hanover superior court, subject to
a check by ]. A. Orrell, county audi
tor, and a committee.
Request of Frederick Willetts
that the state highway and public
works commission be asked to take
over maintenance work on roads in
the Glen Arden section was approved
by the county commissioners.
Just before the close of the meet
ing, the board discussed a suggestion
made by Harry Gardner, commits
sioner, that the county home and
farm be placed under separate super.
vision.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-03
BRISTOL RAIDED
BY NAZI PLANES

BERLIN, Dec. 3.-(Tuesday) -
R-Industries and harbor facilities
at Bristol YER subjected to another
obstructive attack" by German
bombers overnight, informed Ger
man sources reported early today.
Since early Monday evening. they
said, strong forces Of German air
craft had been en- route to conclude
the work of destruction of Bristol
within a short period, the same as
with Coventry and Southampton.
Germany also issued an official
denial that the Raj had successfully
bombed Wilhelmshaven S d a y
night. Not a single British plane ap-
peared over Wilhemshaven, there.
fore not a single British bomb was
dropped on the naval yards, factory
buildings or. the city itself, the Ger
mans asserted.
Previous to the Bristol raid, DNB,
official German news agency, report
ed that Southampton was pounded
by Nazi airmen Monday with the
same strength as in fierce attacks
Saturday and Sunday night.
Heavy blows continued with "still
burning fires Systematically en-.
larged," the agency said, and explo-
sions in the warehouse area were
visible in northern France.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-03
STOCKING
DONATIONS SLOW
Continued from Page One)

yesterday and remained $40 be-
hind the amount that had been
donated to it at this time last
year.
Despite the fact there were no
additional contributions, there
we're indications that many calls
would be made on the fund this
year if all the children in Whining
ton are to be made happy by a
visit from Santa Claus.
With the people of Wilmington
and their generosity rests the solu-
ton to the problem whether these
children will experience a happy
Christmas or find the dav a dreary
one,
Make your contribution today,
knowing that you have done your
part in providing a happier Christ
mas for some child.
AS in past years, contributions
to the fund will be received by
j.. Henry Gerdes, treasurer of the
fund, at the Peoples Savings Bank
and Trust company, or at the Star
News office. All donations will be
acknowledged through the columns
of this paper. &
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-03
COUNTY OFFICERS
ARE SWORN IN
Judge Williams Speaks
Briefly On Duties And
responsibilities

New Hanover county and town
ship officers within the county who
were elected in the general election
in November took their oaths of Of
flee yesterday morning.
The oaths we're administered by
Judge Clawson L. Williams SHORTY
after court opened at II o'clock.
Those taking the oaths were q
an B. Rhodes register of deeds; Lewis
J.. Coleman, J. M. Hall and Addison
Hewlett. county commissioners; Z.
H. Casteen and F. E. Livingstone
justices of the peace; William Henry
Ezzell, constable of Wilmington
township; and J. F. Jarritt, con
stable of Harnett township.
After administering the oaths
Judge Williams spoke briefly to the
officers on the responsibilities Of
their positions.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-03
CITY WILL GIVE
TRUCK LANE ROUTE
PLANS TO POWELL
Continued from Page One)

on Grace street to McRae street,
ENTHUSIASTICALLY on McRae street
to Ninth and Nixon. Here trucks
going south would turn down Nix
on street to the highway bridge and
trucks going north would follow
the old road which leads from
Ninth and Nixon street to the
Castle Haynes road.
The commissioners were about
to adopt a route winch would have
run the route straight out 10th
street from Dawson to Miller
street but c. B. Parmele, chair.
man of the board of managers OF
the hospital appeared before the
commission to protest putting the
truck lane by the hospital.
A number of alternatives were
considered: Taking the route
straight out 18th street to Miller
street, discarded because paving OF
18th street would cost the city too
much; 10th street to Chestnut, west
to 18th, north to Miller and thence
to McRae street, discarded due to
the fact it is a circuitous route, pre-
sents a hazard at 18th and Chestnut
streets, a grade on 18th street from
Chestnut north would make traffic
difficult
: The matter was discussed for more
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-03
Moore Death Inquest
To Be Conducted Toda,

An inquest into the automobile
accident death of Gertrude Moore,
55-year-old negress, will be held
in the grand jury room at the
courthouse this morning at 10
o'clock. Coroner Asa W. Allen has
announced.
The woman was killed when the
automobile in which she was riding
struck another car and then crash
ed into a tree on the Castle Hayne
highway Sunday afternoon.
Ernest Williams, negro, driver
of the car. is being held under ST.
600 bond pending the outcome of
the inquest.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-03
DIES DISCLOSES
SABOTAGE ACTS
ON NEW AIRPLANE
(Continued from Page One)

Nazis'' was employed in strategic
positions in the plant where the
plane crashed.
Dies statement on the alleged
sabotage:
"An extraneous piece of meta
was placed in the machine in such
a position that it would jam the
controls during flight.
Later, a metal bar was spliced
in the controls themselves, which,
if it had not been discovered,
would have almost certainly re.
suited in the destruction of the
plane when it was taken up.
"Still later, it was found that
bolts had been removed from the
planes brakes.
"a fourth act Of sabotage con-
sisted Of tampering with the gas
gauges in such a way that the
tanks would appear to have ample
fuel even though nearly empty.
FINALLY, other bolts necessary
to the stopping of the plane when
it reached the ground after flight
were found to have been re-
moved" :
Dies said he related this incident
to show that we dare not tolerate
the presence of totalitarian sym
pathizers in our defense indus.
tries and that they should be re-
moved before they become covert
saboteurs."
The committees life ends Janu'
airy 3 and the Texan said that ter.
mination of the investigation
would bring to me a deep sense
OF personal relief but he also as
serted that sabotage of this in
vestigation at this critical t m e
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-03

had hopefully retained for this KIND
of emergency, and tipping 1t, with
excellent result, i've the sudden
sizzling arrival from Maitland. To-
dav is the 18th, but I think l ougnt
to reckon it as a lucky day, as,
although it has been our worst, we
have SO far not had any damage.
End of Note 2. Hope this is the
last Authors interlude.)
IT have already said that bust
ness and industry go on as usual,
but of course there is some dislo-
cation in travelling facilities. But
everybody is good-tempered and
London's cockney humour makes
a Joke of the whole thing. London
has refused to be rattled-I am
touching wood-plane overhead
and is taking its punishment mag
nificently. I can echo the words of
St. PAUL. too am a citizen of no
mean city. And so through the
day until the shades of evening. In
common with most people I like
to be home by dusk, al nightfall
for the past six weeks has pro-
duced the inevitable warning,
closely followed, and sometimes
preceded by thuddings distant for
p~reference). Two or three times
a week l walk from the tube sta
ton, Is minutes away, with the
firing, miles high overhead. The
danger from shrapnel is not great
if you wear a tin hat but no one
bothers to Go this except Wardens
Gone to each, say so, inhabitants)
the Police and A. R. P. personnel,
including Auxiliary Fire Squad
members. These are mainly full
time jobs. The thuddings are pre-
coded Immediately by the ~staccato
bark of guns and then the shell
bursts high up in the sky, some of
which are SO far away that you
cannot hear them. This continues
practically without intermission all
night and generally ceases about
4 pm. when the all clear sounds
for fitful sleepers. I go to bed
about II pm. or midnight and
sleep through the lot. Occasionally,
when the house shakes, we wake
up, turn over, curse H. and 60 to
sleep again until the knock at sew
en-, with which I commenced this
account.
This completes the "a hour cy-
Gle of an entirely new phase of
London life, which, up to the pres
ent, has achieved exactly nothing
from a military point of view for
the enemy.
II must tell you that about four
o'clock in the afternoon one can
see a queue of humble folk, main
ly old men, women, children and
babes, waiting for admission to
spend the night in the safety of
the tubes, where they take blan-
kets and sleep on platforms, pas.
sages and any odd corner till they
are turned out about Z am. when
the traffic starts getting heavy.
They get warmth there, though the
air is not 50 good in the mornings
and am therefore glad that I can
get to my job by surface electric
rail"