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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
BIDS INVITED ON
 FOURTEEN AUTOS
Purchasing Director to Obtain New Police Radio
 Cruisers

Purchasing Director Martin J. Sweeney today invited bids on IA automobiles to be used as police radio cruisers. It is planned to place orders for the cars within the next few weeks.
 The city budget for this year pro- vides $5,000 for the purchase of the new police prowl cars. The IA pres ent cruisers are to be traded in. If sufficient balance remains in the automobile fund, the police depart ment plans to purchase a motor cycle.
 MT. Sweeney is now also arrang- ing to purchase station wakon for the city engineering bureau.
 Also to be purchased soon is an emergency car for the fire depart ment. It will be equipped with in- halators, grappling irons, torches, floodlights and other equipment. Several types have already been ex- amined by MT. Sweeney, fire board members and fire department off, icials.
 Automobile dealers planning to submit bids for the police cars are being asked to examine the present cars to determine what trade-in value they will allow to the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 JOSEPH LAPORTA
Newly Appointed Deputy Chief of Staff to Be HOn=
 Ored By Veterans

Joseph La Porta well-known res- ident of this city will be the guest of honor at testimonial dinner be- ing given at the Hotel Elton on Saturday evening of May 4th, by Florio Post.
 He is the chaplain of the local Florio Post of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. s. and was recently appointed to Dep- uty Chief of Staff for the Depart ment of Connecticut by Depart ment Commander Joseph H. Russo of Torrington.
 The Ladies Auxiliary will also participate in the testimonial and several of its members will be among the committee making the arrangements and shortly to be announced by Post Commander John Deschino.
 Department Commander Joseph H. Russo visited the post at its last special meeting and complimented the post for its traditional high standing both in the Connecticut state department and in the nation al department.
 A large delegation from the local post and auxiliary attended the an- nual masquerade dance given by the Mario Polverari Post of New Haven last Saturday night.
 The set quota of 15O members is expected to be reached before June 1StI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
ECLIPSE IS SEEN
 IN MANY STATES
Moon Passes Between Earth and Sun First
 Time Since 1865

Atlanta, Ga, April 8-(UP)-The moon passed between the earth and the sun yesterday in the first an- nular eclipse since 1865, creating for viewers in the south and southwest 8 black platter with shimmering border.
 The eclipse was visible, weather conditions permitting, from every section of the country but only along a 150-mile strip from the Mexican border, across Texas and east to the north boundary of Flo rida at the Atlantic Ocean was it complete. In other sections the moon merely glided up one side of the sun, created a gleaming crescent, and passed on.
 To terrestrial viewers in many places the eclipse was spoiled by overcast skies but along the 150- mile southern strip and up in the sky where few observers ascended for better look, this play-by- play account was recorded:
 The moon encroached upon the sun at 4:25 p. m. (EST) and bit an arcshaped chunk out of it. Twenty minutes later a crescent sun hung in the sky and at 4:58, the moon appeared to be pasted against the suns surface, leaving reddish, shlmmering light gleaming around the edges. The sun and the moon remained in this approximate posi- tion for about three minutes and then the moon began to pass on and the sun began its slow emer- 1 gence.
 The eclipse started at dawn fal out in the Pacific west of the h. ternational date line and northwest of the Fiji Islands. It sped east ward at 1,500 miles an hour and dis appeared at sunset, far out in tht Atlantic.
 The anular eclipse, so-called be- cause the moon appears to be su' perimposed on the larger disc of thu sun, will occur again, for those wht missed it yesterday, in 1894.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
NEW HAVEN ATTY.
 SPEAKS IN CITY
FitzSimmOns, Tierney and DOnnelly Address St.
 Thomas Holy Name

Attorney Thomas Fitzsimmons, Joseph A. Tierney and Edward Don- nelly, all of New Haven, were the principal speakers at the sixth an- nual Communion breakfast of the Holy Name society of St. Thomas church yesterday at the parish hall.
 The breakfast was attended by more than 250 men, who had re- ceived Holy Communion. Rev. Jo- seph Donnelly, chaplain of the so- ciety, was the celebrant of the Mass.
 Attorney Fitzsimmons decried the increase in the divorce rate in recent years, declaring that the im- portance of the religious side of marriage is beng forgotten by many.
 MT. Tierney, a member of the Hamden high school faculty, spoke on the European war. MT. Donnel- ly, coach at the Hamden high school recounted sports anecdotes.
 Among the other speakers were Rev. John P. Kennedy, pastor, Rev. John Culliton, and Father Don- nelly. Edward Coughlin was toast master. Violin selections were played by Frank Romano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOr)

New York, April 8-(UP)-Stocks opened firm in active trading today. Bonds were irregularly higher ex- cept Scandinavians, which declined. Cotton firmed.
 Railroad issues were active and strong New York Central opened 2,500 shares at IS IA up IA; Penn sylvania 1000 at 23 7-8 up 3-8; Union Pacific 98 up 12 and Southern Pacific 1,5O0 at IA 3-8 up IA.
 Willys Overland opened 4,000 shares at 2 IA unchanged. Standard Brands had an initial block of 3,700 shares at T 7-8, unchanged. A num- Der of others appeared on blocks ranging to 2,700 shares in Manhat- tan Railway certificates, which opened at IS 5-8 up IA.
 Steel shares opened at the pre- vious close, while motors made small gains and aircrafts were mixed. U. s. Steel preferred rose fractionally to equal its high at 119. Utilities were steady. New York Shipbuilding
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
TWO KILLED, ONE
 SUICIDE IN CONN.


 Hartford, Conn.,, April 8-(UP)- Two persons were killed on Connec- ticut highways over the weekend, and @ third committed suicide by inhaling carbon monoxide gas fumes
 Carolyne Shortman, 19, Pawca- tuck, died after an automobile in which she was a passenger, went into ditch at Mystic.
 Joseph A. Tremblay, 27, East Hartford, was killed when his auto- mobile overturned after colliding with another car.
 The death of Harold s. Taylor, 28 South Lyme, was termed suicide by Medical Examiner Ellis K. Dev- it. His body was found in his car in garage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

aboard all U. s. vessels, all the parties were highly successful. Sometimes they included short moonlight cruises in tropical waters. There were usually community singing among the 50 to 150 guests and local marimba bands to lend gaiety to the affair.
 A master of ceremonies was al- ways on hand to organize a Paul Jones.
 SALVADOR PARTY
 IS TYPICAL
 Typical of the entertainment pro- vided by the natives was the re- ception given officers and men in San Salvador, capital of Salvador Officers were whisked off to the Casa Presidential" as soon as they hit port, were handed bubbline champagne glasses. From here, they adjourned to the American legation where Salvadorans enjoyed Ameri- can hospitality.
 Next day, the men played game. with the natives. Officers rested until night when the Salvador government set before them a TO- course dinner, offered them two orchestra and 8 long evening oi dancing with the capitals fairest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
BISHOP JOHN I.
 DALLAS PRESIDES

Hanover, N. H., April 8.-(UP)- Dartmouth college officials, alumni and students attended funeral ser- vices at Rollins Chapel today for Dean-emeritus Craven Laycock, one of the most beloved figures in Dart mouths history, who died Thursday at the age of 73. The Rt. Rev. John T. Dallas, Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Chester B. Fisk, pastor of the Church of Christ Congregational
 Among the honorary pallbearers were three members of Dean Lay cocks class of 1896. Guy Richards of Boston, class president; H. D Lakeman, class secretary, and J. R Chandler of Plymouth, Mass. The active bearers included Dean Lloyc K. Neidlinger and Dean of freshmen Robert c. Strong Burial was in tht Dartmouth cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
. HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
New Yellow Tomato Wins All-America Award

There are several reasons why many home gardeners like yellow tomatoes. Some hostesses like their decorative appearance on the salad plate, alternated with red or or ange fruits, against a background of green lettuce leaves.
 Yellow fruits and vegetables are considered to be especially rich in vitamins, and yellow tomato juice has 8 vogue among some health seekers; though the scientific proof of superiority may not have been established.
 Both groups of fanciers should be pleased with the new yellow to- mato Mingold which was awarded a silver medal in the All America vegetable tests for 1940. Mingold has smooth round fruits of medium size, just about right for slicing It natures in 105 days which rates it as a midseason variety, and is a good producer.
 Early and midseason tomatoes should always be given a start in- doors. It takes he earliest varie- ties more than three months to bear their fruits.
 Early and midseason tomatoes should always be given a start in- doors. They can easily be grown in seed boxes or cold frames, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
GERMAN SAILOR
 GERMAN SAILORS

San Francisco, April 8-(UP)- Thirty-five German sailors from the scuttled liner Columbus, enroute home via the Atlantic aboard the Italian steamer Fella were removed by British and French authorities at Gibraltar and have been interned, Fritz Wiedemann, German consul general, said today.
 The sailors left San Francisco Feb 29 for Genoa, Italy, from where they had planned to return to Germany by rail. They were members of a crew of 512 landed at New York af- ter the Columbus was scuttled at sea in December.
 Fourteen others of the crew left San Francisco March IS on the Ital- ian motorship Rialto, also bound for Genoa, and it was presumed they faced a like fate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
No "Speed" Here

Mrs. Alice Bradley, supervisor of the motor vehicle department office here, said today renewals of operators licenses are "very slow" this year, although the deadline is May l. The number renewed SO far runs couple of thousand below last year.
 Renewals may be made by fill ing out the renewal blank attach ed to the current license and mail- ing it or taking it with the re- newal fee to the office. The insert must be signed by the operator be- fore the new license is issued.
 The metal containers, first is- sued last year, will be retained by drivers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
EDWARD BOWLING
 GUEST AT PARTY
Democrat Compassion to Wed Marion Ahearn
 Next Saturday

Edward Bowling, a member of the composing room staff of the con- posing room staff of The Democrat was guest of honor at a bachelor dinner Saturday night at the Pine room of McGrath's restaurant on Baldwin street. More than 125 per- son attended.
 MT. Bowling, son of the late Sergt. John Bowling and Mrs. Dow ling of Fuller street, is to be mar ried April 13 to Miss Marion Ahearn of Niagara street. The ceremony will take place at the Church of the Sacred Heart.
 Among the speakers were Walter Ahearn, Thomas Gilhooley, Michae Wallace and Thomas Bowling. Songs were offered by MT. Ahearn ane John Keefe.
 James J. Gladney was chairman of the arrangements committee. As. sisting him were Vincent Coates John Bowling, Ambrose Scully Peter Griffin, Jr., and Michael Wal. lace. John A. Cluney was toastmas. ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
Governors Here

Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin was in Waterbury this afternoon to at tend a meeting of the Waterbury Unemployment Council at the Waterbury club. The council was formed several months ago on re- commendation of the governor.
 Preliminary plans were to be discussed for a job-training pro- gram in this city. The program would be similar to training courses now operating at Meriden, Hartford and Manchester.
 Prior to the meeting, Gov. Bald win was the guest of council mem- bers at a luncheon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

John Rice, NEA Service writer, hOpped aboard the U. S. Coast Guard Cutter ItaSca, hied him. self off on two month official goOd- will cruise of Central American ports. In the following story, Rice tells of this junket as seen through the eyes of a civilian, gives the l0wdOwn on how the American neighborliness was accepted by the Central Americans.
 BY JOHN RICE
 Aboard U. s. Coast Guard Gutter Ttasca, San Diego, April S.-Good- will by the barrel-full has just been let loose on Central America.
 Latest neighborly gesture oi Uncle Sam toward the folks south of the border was completed when the Itasca, 225-foot coast guard cutter, and the Pandora, coast guard patrol boat, moored here after spreading goodwill along both sides of Central America.
 The Itasca, under Capt. Roger Heimer, and the Pandora, under Capt. Carl Hilton, stopped at + ports during their two-montl cruise - from Mazatlan, Mexico down through the Panama Canal and up the east coast as far a! Vera Cruz, Mexico. Commander Ellis Reed-Hill accompanied tho expedition in an advisory capac. ity.
 The ITO officers and men, who made up the goodwill party, wis. ited ports and capitals of Mexico Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Paneme.
 Their job was to show off tht activities of the peacetime-oper. atirg coast guard and to cultivate new friends for the United States. GO THROUGH PAGES
 AT EVERY STOP
 Every man and officer did his jol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

stand transplanting without serious shock. The tomato crop is one of the most valuable possible to the home garden, as few plants will give not only supply for summer consumption but an ample surplus for canning, pickling and preserv- ing.
 Tomato vines may be allowed to run on the ground, if you prefer or they may be trained to stakes, or fences. A fence with southern exposure makes an excellent support for them, and thus grown they take up no more room than carrots in the small garden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
City Court Cases

Vincent WOlOnySki, 30, of $50 North Riverside street, charged with breach of the peace, was fined $5 and costs by Judge Tecbald E. Conway today on a charge of breach of the peace. The judge suspended the execu- tion of the penalty indefinitely.
 Mario Cappelletti, g, of 43 Bonnet avenue, charged with speeding, paid a nolle on pay ment of $10.
 Leonard Serra, A, of the Au- rora street Hollywood" charged with assault, was given a con- tinuance until April B. He was arrested March g.
 Several motorists charged with various traffic offenSes, were granted continuances.
 Victor Ercoli, 28, of 5 Carmen street, was granted 8 nOlle when arraigned in city court today on charges of violating the Ordi- mace which f0rbidS dumping re- fuse in other than a legitimate dump.
 Ercoli was arrested Saturday noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
SPO7LIGH7TNG - Brass City News

J. Curtin. Hundreds of trees and Towering shrubs are being plant ed in the city's parks, to replace those destroyed by winter storms and cold.
 MT. Curtin hopes that in suc- ceedlng years formal tree-planting ceremonies can be held, to bring home to the public the importance of care of trees, shrubs ad flow CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
SENATOR WALSH
 WILL BE OPPOSED

Boston, April 8.-(UP)-Former State Sen. Henry Parkman Jr., of Boston, today announced his candi- dacy for the Republican nomination for the seat now held by U. s. Sen- ator David I. Walsh, D., Mass Walsh is expected to seek fourth term.
 Parkman's resignation as corpora ton counsel for the city of Boston was revealed last night when Mayor Maurice J. Tobin offered the $10,00O -a-year post to city clerk Wilfred J. Doyle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
Breaks Reported

A store at AT Willow street was broken into last night, presumably by boys, Detective Lieut.. Joseph Bendler reported today.
 A break was reported to police headquarters last night at a store opposite the Scovill Mfg. Go. on Mill street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
SpeederS Curbed

Slightly more than 20 per cent of automobiles passing through the inspection lane on Thomas ton avenue since the opening day, Thursday, have been re- jected for faulty equipment, &C., cording to Supervisor Robert Chesson.
 Police, on complaint of MT. Chess0n, are curbing speeding in that section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
RUNAWAY AMAZEs CITY

Cotai, Cal. - (UP)-Memories of the past were reawakened here when this city had its first horse and buggy accident and runaway in many a year. John Mcintyre was driving when the horse be- came frightened at an approach ing truck, bolted, threw Mcintyre from the buggy and ran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
Garage Destroyed

A vacant garage owned by John MeLinden on North Main street was destroyed by fire early Sum- day morning.
 The fire department was also summoned to fight scores of brush fires in various parts of the city over the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
DOCTOR MAINS DIES

Danvers, Mass, April 8-(UP)- Funeral services will be held tomor- row for Dr. Herbert L. Mains, 62, formerly associated with the Bos- ton U. s. Veterans Bureau and New York Tuberculosis and mental hos pitals. He died Saturday. A native of Salem, N. H., he had been in pri- vate practice here since 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

well-and, incidentally, managed to have a heap of fun along the way. Brooches buoy and capsize drills were standard shows in every port. Occasionally man-overboard exer- cises and official movies of the coast guard in action were thrown in.
 The enlisted men found plenty of opportunity to mix with the natives. Baseball, basketball and rifle competition with local teams usually broke the ice.
 For the officers, there were cocktail parties, receptions, dances always topped of by a ship board party on the Itasca. AL though alcoholic drinks are banned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
WAR HITS STAMP COLLECTING

London-(UP)-Stamp collectors and dealers have been caught off their guard by the wars first "pro- visional issue" Delayed mails caused . recent storage in New foundland of 2. cent and { cent stamps. Royal Visit commemorative stamps had to be purchased to meet the demand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
Wins COn1DenSatiOn

Frederick Nelson was awarded damages of $17.11 a week in com- pensation court today against the American Brass Go. The award is the result of a dislocation of the right tibia. Payments are to start as of March 31 and last during incapacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
Lease Signed

A lease from the Sixty-five Bank Corporation to the Vendor Clothes Shops, Inc, of New York, was filed at the town clerks office to- day. The clothing firm is to oc- cupy premises formerly those of GarSton Clothes.
 The lease dates from April 15. It is for four years, three and a half months. Rental is to be $5, 100 a year for the first two years and 5,400 a year thereafter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
GERMAN PLANE IS
 DOWNED BY FRENCH

Paris, April 8. - (UP) - French combat planes shot down a German junkers plane south of the Vosges mountains in the Haute Saone de- partment today. The crew of four was burned to death.
 The plane was attempting a re- connoissance flight deep into south eastern France when it was inter- cepted by French aircraft.
 Increased artillery activity west of the Vosges sector and extensive aviation operations along the entire western front was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
Confer on Stamps

Another in a series of city hall conferences on the federal food stamp plan, scheduled for tomor- row, has been postponed until Wednesday. Mayor Vincent A. Scully will receive at that time a report of a local committee which studied the operation of the plan in Hartford and Springfield.
 The mayor has held several con- ferences on the subject, and has been studying the various features of the plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
ROSE BOWL RICH IN VARIETY

Pasadena, Cal. (UP)-A rose cen- sus by Park Superintendent William Nicholas of the 10000 To0e bushes surround the Pasadena Rose Bowl revealed that there are 67 different kinds of roses represented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
Market Opens Snartly With Active Trading
Bonds High With Exception of Scandinavian
 Active, Using in Early HOms-Steel Held Firm

eoualed it's high at the opening. 1000 shares at 20 3-4 up 1-2. J. l.
 Case rose 1 1-4 to Il 7-8. DuPont
 was up nearly a point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
Spring Planting

Park department employees have begun the annual spring planting program, according to Supt. James
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

Recently discovered in Guadalupe mountain, N. M., is cave contain ing chamber measuring more than three miles long and TOO feet wide.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-27
Warning About Gold

Herr Walter Funk, Hitler's minister of eco
Monies, warns the United States not to put too
much store in it's hoard of gold, lest it be left
out in the cold when Germany revamps Eu-
ropean trade after %conquering the continent.
Europe, he said, will trade on a barter basis.
and the rest Of the world must fall in line or
be cut off entirely from the new world COM
merce and new economic structure. The mark,
he proclaimed, will be the standard currency.
1t sounds preposterous. To begin with Ger
many is really bankrupt. She is living on nerve
and military achievement. When the war ends,
her economic situation will be little better
than it is now, for the reason that the countries
she will have conquered, if Hitler's plans are
carried out in full, will have little to give in
money, industrial production or agriculture.
Their manpower will be at the ebb, as will
Germany's, and Europe's morale low. How
Hitler can expect to create a new financial
system on this wreck and make it effective
Immediately is beyond our power to envision.
But vt would be silly to conclude out of ham
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-27

tiers, England, obviously, has no thought that
he will conquer them by a blitzkrieg, as he
did France, or strangle them by blockade.
Obviously, too, Britain must believe that the
air force now functioning defensively will be
able to Withstand the assault of superior MAJ,
forces until American deliveries in the quaint
ties contemplated can be made.
If this is truly the view in London, there is
support for it in the magnificent showing Brit
ISL fiers have been making against tremen-
dous odds during the time Hitler has been
steaming up for his about campaign on the
British Isles. If England has enough reserve
air strength to carry on as at present, there is
reason to hope that 1941 deliveries of war
planes from this country will not be too late.