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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
u. ;. |5 TAKING
 ACTON FOR FOR MANDATE
Proposal Submitted at Ha- vdna ConferenCe-HulI
 Chosen President

HAVANA, Cuba, July 23. - The United States delegation today placed before the Pan American Chancellor's conference a project designed to set up machinery im- mediateIy for an inter American mandate over European possessions on the Western Hemisphere.
 The mandate will become effective in case such possessions are men, aced by a change of sovereignty.
 American Secretary of State Cor dell Hull was elected President of the Peace Commission at the meet ing of representatives of 21 Ameri- can Republics and immediately there was started serious committee work.
 The Economic and Neutrality Commissions also got down to busi- ness and began deliberations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
U. }. NAVY PURCHASES
 Z LINERS
Will Be Converted Into AuxiIiaries-AIso High
 Speed Transports

WASHINGTON, July 23. = The Navy Department has purchased the Grace liners Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, 15,000 tons each, for $1,300.O00 each.
 The two liners will be convert ed into auxiliaries, thus freeing the shipyards for more important building.
 Some reports assert the liners will be used as high speed trans ports and kept constantly equipped with artillery. tanks and other heavy equipment so the Marines can board them quickly and ready for the panzer type of action any where.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
Japanese 5tarfing
 New Deal
New Cabinet Has First Ses. sion : Ministers Told
 fo Talk Out Now

TOKYO, July 23.-Premier Desig- nate Konoye told the members of his cabinet at a first meeting that in order to cope with the present situation. there must be full cooper ation of the military, the govern ment and the public. also collab- oration of all officials is necessary.
 Konoye said that cabinet meet ings will be more or less formal, wherefore he asked his ministers henceforth to frankly express opin- ions on important issues.
 The ministers. decided to hold cabinet meetings daily until foreign policies are perfected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
HEARINGS NOW OPEN
 ON RATES
Commission Begins Taking Evidence in Court
 This Morning

John c. Russell, txamlner for the United States Maritime Commis- sion, this morning formally opened hearings here on the question of freight rate increases of Alaska shipping concerns and explained that the hearings are not to be confined solely to freight rates between Seattle and Alaska, but interport as well, and the matter of passenger tariffs and traffic over certain bonded carriers within the Territory itself.
 First witness before the hearing was wholesale and retail meat man A. J. F'icken, manager of the AL aska Meat Company who was ques- toned as to costs of his meats, freight costs and costs to the con- sumer
 Following questions as to the con- petitive state of meat business in Juneau where Ficken declared there are nine meat markets, Alaska Steamship Company Attorney Stan ley Long brought laughter when he deduced: Then it must be somewhere between highly com- petitive and cutthroat''
 Second witness was Russell R Hermann. druggist operating the Juneau Drug, while third witness of the morning was John c. Thom- as of the Thomas Hardware.
 All three witnesses were subpoe-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
FEAT AMERICA FIRST" IS SOON TO BE NEW
 SLOGAN FOR G0URMET5

Swedish bread to arrive here, came by way of Russia and Ja- pan. It's only question of months now, if things go on like this, that the best smorgasbord in the land will look as meager as Sundays chicken on Tuesday morning.
 Imported sardines are no long CT just hard to get out of the can 4. it's getting so you can't even get the cans. Polish hams are more often a memory than real ity. One more winter, and people who salve their summers with Rhine wine and soda will have to turn to gin m tonic. Ancient eggs, bird nests, and kippered octupus still are coming through from China but that's scant consolation. Oddly enough, the gourmets are about the only ones who are weeping :. barring those importers who are
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
NOMINATION
 TURNED DOWN
Appointment 10 California High Court Rejelted
 by Commission

SACRAMENTO, Cal, July B. The California Commission of Jud- icial Qualifications today turned down Gov. Olson's nomination of Max Radin to the State Supreme Court.
 The action is unprecedented in California legal history.
 Radin, who is former college professor. has been strongly criti- cized by conservative groups for what was termed This radical views" 1"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
WiIIkie Is To Accept
 August 15
Republican Presid entia| Nominee Announces
 Tentative Plans

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. July 23-Wendell Willkie says that he will formally accept the Republican Presidential nomination on August IT. He will make the acceptance in a speech at his home town of Elwood, Ind.
 He said tentative plans were to hold short ceremony on the steps of the Elwood High School and a second ceremony at nearby Calla- way Park.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
TRAvELER DUE

Crombie Allen, world traveller and lecturer, was to arrive here this afternoon on the steamer Colum- bia, enroute to Northern Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
MARIE FOX HOME

Miss Marie Fox is on the Princess Alice due here this evening. She has been attending Bellingham Normal School and was graduated in the spring.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
ED GARNICK FLIES

Ed Garnick, who flew to Sitka to attend the Republican Territorial convention at Sitka last week, re- turned home, also aboard plane.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
'Intoxication" Tests
 Declared Unreliable
National Safety Council Studying Results of Alcohol Police Records Indicate Rise in Tipsy Driving Cases

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 30-De- spite the accuracy of modern chem ical "intoxication" tests, present sta- tiStics underestimate the true im- portance of alcohol as cause of motor accidents, it is stated by Don- aid s. Berry, of the National Safe ty Council, in the Quarterly Journal of Studies in Alcohol, issued today from it's editorial headquarters. at Yale University.
 Berry based his conclusion on statistics gathered from city and state police offices and motor ve- hicle departments in all parts of the country. In an article, Alcohol as Factor in Traffic Accidents" he cites and need for greater stand ardization in methods of investigat- ing drunken driving and drunken ness of pedestrians, as well as the need for more accident surveys utilizing chemical tests.
 The survey showed an increase in drinking drivers and pedestrians involved in fatal accidents from T per cent for drivers and 8 per cent for pedestrians in 1883, to II per cent for drivers and IS per cent for pedestrians in 1899.
 The statistics Berry studied show that:
 In one of every five fatal acci- dents in 1889, driver or pedestrian had been drinking.
 One in seven pedestrians and one in nine drivers involved in fatal accidents had been drinking.
 One in three fatal accidents at night involved drinking by driver or pedestrian.
 Drinking by drivers and pedes- trians is reported more frequently for accidents occurring in rural areas than for those in urban areas.
 A collision between two or more vehicles is the predominant type of accident involving drinking driver, and the drinking driver is usually at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
BY ELMER c. WALZER fTTnifaI Pra1u Financial Edif0r

New York, Dec. 3O.-(UP)--The financial district interpreted Presi- dent Roosevelt's speech as construc- tive and the stock market strength ened in all departments today. Bonds were firm. Cotton opened to points higher, with May and July positions in new seasonal highs.
 Stocks advanced fractions to points with volume running at a rate of 1,500,OO0 shares for a, full session.
 All leading issues were firm but best gains were made in preferred stocks and special issues. Steels, motors, rails, coppers and nercan- tile stocks gained small amounts. Chemicals had gains ranging to a point. Loew's was up point. New highs were made by Pittsburgh Coal Preferred, Mack Trucks and Timken Detroit Axle.
 Gains of 2 points and more were made by Budd Manufacturing Pre- ferred, American Woolen Preferred, General Mills and Omnibus Pre- ferred. Gains of point and more were noted in Amberican Power per cent preferred, American Can. A. M. ByerS, Commonwealth & Southern Preferred, General Steel Castings, Liggett & Myers, Owens Illinois Glass, United Carbon and Westinghouse Electric.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
Compensation Agreements

The following compensation agreements were filed with Com pensati0n Commissioner James M. Lynch Today:
 M. Triantafillos, 993 East Main street. against the Chase Brass Co.,, $l1.73 starting December 5, for compound fracture of the right index and middle fingers.
 s. RoteIla, 151 Oak street, against the Chase Brass O., $11.72, starting November 27, for 8 low hack pain after lifting.
 Pasquale Bredice, 723 Congress avenue, against the Chase Brass Company, S1O.S1 starting October n, for evulsiOn of the nail of the right middle finger with lacera- ti0n of the terminal phalanx.
 Bernard Keegan, A Taylor street, against the Chase Brass Company, $12.S2, starting Dec. 8, for q sprain of the left pOsterior knee.
 Lewis A. Fowler of ThOmast0n, against the American Sheet Metal Works of Waterbury, $24.48 start ing Dec. 3, for laceration of the right arm.
 Salvatore MartinelIi of 21 Un- ion Street, against the Estate of Walter H. Hart, $l0.95 starting Nov. 16, foreign body in right eye.
 Frank Gentle of Shelton, against the Hershey Metal Prod ucts Co. of Derby, $12.55 starting Dec. 3, for laceration of the left arm above the elbow.
 J. LeBreux, 42 Meadow Street, against the Chase Brass O., $21.53 starting Dec. 90, for brlzls. cd and burned right palm.
 !. Callahan, 12S Park Road, against the Chase Brass Go, s16.42 starting November 15, for multiple small 2nd degree burns of both feet.
 The claim of Henry Cardinal, Canaan, against William Rand, Salisbury, was dismissed.
 Florence GIuck ef East Orange, New Jersey, against CedaFs, Inc. of New York tthrough the U. s. Casualty Co. of Hartford agree ment to accept ei3S.o0 as full and complete payment for all injuries nlpimad, prosenL past and fig- ture. Against the sanle company, Marie Ford of New Xerk City ace eeptsa e10o5 aH fall payment Ger Injuries clalmQA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

fault.
 A third of the drivers and pedes- trians tested after being injured or killed in accidents had enough all cohol in their systems to impair the ability of the average person to drive or walk propertly.
 Drivers with more than O.15 per cent of alcohol in their blood are 55 times more likely to be involved in an accident than those with no alcohol.
 In his article, Mortality from Alcoholism in the United States Calvin F. Schmid, associate profes- sor of psychology in the University of Washington, discloses that the sparsely-settled state of Nevada led all others with an average of 12.5 per 100000 population. Second highest was Delaware, with a rate of 5.6, followed by Massachusetts, the District of Columbia, and Mon- tana. Mississippi and Louisiana had the lowest rate for the five-year period from 1884 to 1888 inclusive, with II per 100000 and Kansas was third lowest with 1.2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
DEzINNO, OVERTON ATTEND CEREMONY
lWaterburians Guests at D. A. V. Installations in
 MiddletOwn Sunday

Middletown, Dec. 30.-More than 75 persons attended the joint install lation ceremonies of Shea -Ceder- holm-C Clark Chapter, DAV and Aux Hilary, Sunday afternoon in Moose Hall. Former State Commander Jo- seph c. Kolinsky was installed com mander of the chapter and Mildred Kelsey commander of the auxiliary State Senior ce-Commander Her mas Poirer of Norwalk installed the men, assisted by Michael Dezinno of Waterbury, and Mrs. Antoinette L. Kolinsky, past state auxiliary com mander, assisted by Mrs. Germainne Dezinno of Waterbury, installed the auxiliary officers.
 Acting Mayor John J. Dykas rep resented the city. Other guests in- cluded Dr. E. M. Bitgood, reprQsen- tative-elect; representatives Of the local VFW, AL and Polish War Vet erans organizations. Past State Commanders Ralph Quigley and Samuel McGill of Hartford and Walter Overton of Waterbury, and Mrs. Alma Gohr of Meriden.
 MT. Kolinsky was toastmaster at a banquet following the installa- tiOnS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
New Joseph Conrad
 Letters Available
no Hitherto Unpublished Messages Translated From French; Written During Critical Stage of Novelist

John A. Gee, Associate Professor of English, and Paul J. Sturm, Instruc- in French, at Yale. They are ad- dressed to distant relative of Conrad's, Marguerite Poradowska, and the greater part of them were written in the years 1890-1895. This period has been hitherto almost devoid of Conrad'S published letters and is important since it marks the beginning of his literary career.
 The correspondence throws new light on the transition period in Conrad's life. In Madame Poradow- ska, he was not only writing to a relation of whom he was genuinely fond, but also to a novelist whose advice he valued and whose sym pathetic encouragement was prob ably partially responsible for his finishing his first novel, "Almayer's Folly" Contained in this collection is letter to her, which he dashed o 1.-the moment he had finished this book.
 The letters bear various post marks. A great many are from Lon don; others from Warsaw; Matadi and Kinshasa, in the Belgian Congo, Port Adelaide, Australia: Capetown, Rouen and Champel in Switzerland, where he went for his health. They reveal that he was ill, lonely, beset with self-questioning; mistrustful of his literary talents; living from hand to mouth; tortured by doubts as to the future, and even melancholic But through them all runs the strain of gratefulness to his "aunt" for the reassurance which her sym- pathy gave.
 All except nine of the letters were among the books and manu- scripts forming the Conrad Me- morial Library, of George T. Keat- ing of New York city, who present. ed his collection to the Lale library in 1888. The remaining nine letters were presented to the collection by James T. Babb, assistant librarian at Yale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
CIRCLE NO. 1908
 | REMEMBERS SICK
Fruit Baskets for Christi mas Holiday Sent By
 Italian Daughters

Chief Companion Mrs. Lucy Parzi- ale, presided at the serni-monthly meeting recently of the Daughters of Italy Circle No 1908, Companions of the Forest of America.
 Plans were discussed for card party in the near future, the pro- ceeds of which will go to the Italian Aid Committe for the benefit oi needy families. Chief Companion Lucy Parzaile appointed the fol- lowing arrangement committee Mrs. Joseph Parzaile appointed the following: Arrangement committee Mrs. Joseph Parziale, Mrs. Chris tine Vallett, Mrs. Angela Oliver Mrs. s. Dolores Paoloni, Miss Della Vanni, Mrs. Joseph Lomard, Miss Carmella Petricone, Miss Louise Mazzaferro, Miss Lena Rinaldi, Miss Theresa Meoni and Miss Clara Fa- Sano.
 Fruit baskets were sent to mem- bers sick during the Christmas holi- days. The Companions recently voted donations to several charitable caus- eS including the American Red Cross, Anti-Tuberculosis League and the Salvation Army.
 Several new applications were re- ceived. The next meeting will be held January 10, at Moose hall and a party celebrating the New Year will be enjoyed by members after the business meeting is adjourned. On the refreshment ccmmitte for the affair are Miss Dina Plano, Mrs. Catherine Ruzzo Mrs. Car mela Datelle, Miss Bette DeLeone, Mrs. Marion Paladino, Mrs. Chris tine Vallett and Miss Theresa Meoni.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
AUTO ACCIDENT
 ]. BASIS OF SUIT
Vincent MazziOtte Seeks $2,5OO in Superior Court
 Action

Vincent Mazziotte of Waterbury seeks damages of $2,500 from Patsy Rizzuto also of this city in a civil action today filed with the clerk of superior court.
 MT. MaZZiotte claims that on Sep tember 9, 1940, the defendant con- tracted with the plaintiff to drive him from Waterbury to Hartford in a car owned by the defendant. On the Bristol Waterbury road Riz- zuto's car collided with car oper- ated by Irving G. Waldo of Water bury. The defendants car overturn- ed several times. The plaintiff charges negligence on the part of the defendant, and alleges injuries as follows: Lacerated scalp, con- cussion of the brain, and numerous body bruises.
 Judge Alfred c. Baldwin of supe- rior court today ordered that Fran cesco DiFeo of Waterbury be made co-defendant in the civil action of Maria Paradise Forino against Fe- lice Forino of Waterbury. In hand ing down his decision, Judge Bald win stated that it appeared to the court that Francesca DiFeo of l239 North Main street ought to be CO., defendant in the case under consid- eration, and it ordered that the plaintiff amend the writ by adding Francesca DeFeo as defendant.
 Tn asking that the DiFeo woman be added to the defense, attorneys for the defense stated that the plaintiff borrowed $500 from the DiFeo woman, and that the plain tiff had given a mortgage note which was described in the defen- dant's cross-complaint, as security to the said Francisco DiFeo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
POLICE ON ALERT FOR CELEBRATIONS
Drunken Drivers Basis of Drive Tomorrow Night;
 Cooperation Asked

The plans you may be making for a party or celebration to usher in the New Year should include safe transportation, Motor Vehicles Com missioner Michael A. Connor told drivers today.
 If you have had anything to drink, don't drive" the commission CT warned. Even though we may be criticized for promoting the taxi cab and public service businesses, we urge you to use this means of transportation or to get some one else to drive your car if you have been drinking.
 7 "Also-don't ride with the driver who has been drinking. Emily Post doesn't require you to return home in the car that took you to party if the driver forgets his respon- sibility and drinks. Take a cab or a bus"
 Commissioner Connor pointed out that last year there were 67 accidents on the dav before tbe New Year with 49 injured and killed. On New Years Day last year 87 accidents occurred with 51 injured and one killed. The day after the holiday accounted for 46 accidents with q injured.
 "ThiS year Connecticut is showing a decrease in fatal accidents while in the country as a whole fatal acci- dents are increasing Let us hope this means increased safety -mind- edness on the part of hte people of our state. None of us wants to kill or be killed. Let us be intelligent then and drive with care"
 Inspection lanes throughout the state will be closed all day on New Years Day, January 1. The motor vehicle department reminds drivers that this inspection period ends January 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
WOMAN BELIEVED
 PUSHED FROM CAR
ThOmastOn Man Finds Mrs. Flora Schroeder in
 Road, Badly Injured

Torirngton, Dec. 30-Two New Britain men were being held at Canaan barracks Sunday night in connection with injuries suffered by Torrington woman during a ride in Harwinton early Sunday. The woman, Mrs. Flora M. Schroeder, 41, of Newfield road, was taken to Charlotte Hungerford hospital and treated there for multiple lacera- tionS of the face and lacerations of the leg. Police reported she also had black eye and a tooth knocked out.
 The men. Frank Gmeindl, 23, of 1435 Corbin Ave, and Victor Galati, 23, of 421 Clinton St., both of New Britain, were held on a technical charge of breach of peace, and bonds were set at $20O.
 State police reported that they still lack details of the ride on Route 116 in Farwinton Sunday at 2 a. In., but they believe that Mrs. Schroeder was either pushed or fell out of the car.
 After the incident. police said, Mrs. Schroeder was picked up by a passerby, Harry Forrest of RED 9, ThOmaston. and was later taken to the hospital for treatment.
 Later in the morning, according to police, the car struck several fence posts at the intersection of Route 8 and Route il6 in the Town of Harwinton.
 The condition of Mrs. Schroeder was reported as good ct the hospital where she remained Q patient over- night.
 State Policeman Timothy Foley of Canaan barracks and State Police man John Dunphy of Hartford bare racks conducted the investigation which they said was still incomplete Sunday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
BUCK PRIVATE
 MUSIC CONDUCTOR

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 30 - (U. p = New York music lovers may have an opportunity sometime next spring to see symphony conducted by young man in a buck private's uniform.
 Frederick Evans Delzell, 27, prom ising conductor and pianist, has been ordered by the local draft board to report for military duty in January. Delzeli, who has conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra in pops" concert. was to make his New York debut in the spring.
 since the Army gives frequent leaves to men," he said, q hope to be able to make my debut even though conduct In a privatc's uni- form"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
TROOP l6STACES
 CHRISTMAS PARTY


 Troop IS, St. Lucy's church held their meeting Friday night which was opened by Assistant Scout master A. Guastaferra. Inspection was made of the troop by Chief Scout Executive Babson. Entertain ment was furnished by the scout band, which played several songs consisting of Bluebery Hill, Down Argentina Way and other popular selections. A grab bag with prices was also held and Scoutmaster Di- chele distributed popcorn balls. Some of the members brought cakes and foodstuffs which was shared by the scouts.
 Chaplain, Rev. Michael McVerry visited the troop. Members are urged to attend the meeting prompt ly at p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
BRANN TO JOIN
 ELY LAW FIRM

Lewiston, Me, Dec. 30 - (UP) - Former Governor Louis J. Brann of Maine said today he will join the Boston law firm headed by former Governor Joseph. B. Ely of Massa- chusetts. Both are Democrats.
 Brann has applied for admission to practice law in Massachusetts. He will retain his Maine residence and Lewiston law partnership with Peter A. Issaacson and Alton A. Lessard. The Boston firm Is named Ely. Bradford, Thompson and ELoMn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
EIGHT YEAR OLD CHARGE

Middletown, Conn, Dc. 3O-(UP) Anthony c. Killian, 40, an auto- mobile salesman, was held today for San Francisco authorities on an eight-year-old charge of larceny.
 Killian was allged to have re- ceived a $2,800 consignment of sil- yer fox furs from California con- payment. A warrant for his arrst pany and to have failed to remit was issued in February 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 30-A collection of no hitherto ynpublish- ed letters of Joseph Conrad, of par ticlllar significance because they represent new Conrad first edition and because most of them were writ ten during critical period in his life, when. he was turning from the
 seat to become a novelist, was pub lished recently by the Yale Univer- sity Press. The letters were edited and translated from the French by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
NORTH CAROLINA
 FARM AID HIGH

Raleigh, N. c. (UP)--More than s19.0000O0 will have been distributed to North Carolina farmers by the end of 1940 in agricultural conserva- ticn. cotton price adjustment enc wheat adjustment payments from the government, r. Y. Floyd. AAA executive officer at North Carolina State College. estimates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
LONG LOCATION STINT

Preparing and filming Arizona, ? his Columbia epic of the Old South west, starring Jean Arthur, caused Wesley Ruggles, producer and direc- tori to spend more time in that state than in his native California during 1940.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
Market Strengthened
 By Presiden
All Leading Issues Were Firm Best Gains Were
 Made in Preferred, Special Issues; Volume Heavy

General Motors featured in vol- ume, selling at 49 up 3-8. Also active were U. s. Steel, Pennsylvania Rail- road and Socony- Vacuum,