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Evening star., 1940-04-12
Stop Dewey Drive
backers Pin Hopes
On Southern States
Uninstructed Delegates
Chosen by Republicans
In New Mexico
BY JOHN C. HENRY.

Southern Republicanism and un-
instructed conventions chosen dele
gates to- the G.. O. P. presidential
convention were being looked upon
today as potential sources of
strength for stop Dewey drive
in the ranks of that party.
With several avowed candidates
In the field and no secret being made
of the fact that many of the in
fluential leaders of the Republican
party are definitely anxious to keep
the young New Yorker from getting
the top place on their ticket, re-
view OF the delegate situation shows
where some of the anti-Dewey DAM
age may be done.
For instance, 13 Southern States,
none of which are likely to vote Re-
publican in November. will send 213
delegates to the G. o. P. convention
In June. None of these will be chosen
by primary, and organization work.
ers for Senator Taft of Ohio already
are making substantial claims that
nearly the full strength of this bloc
is quietly pledged to back the
Ohioan
1912 Situation Recalled.
If they are instrumental in swing
Ing the nomination to Senator Taft
it will be case of history repeating
itself. because 261 Southern dele
gates enabled the late President
Taft to win denomination over
Theodore Roosevelt in 1912.
AS for delegates chosen in State
conventions, another of the many
straws in the wind was seen in yes
terday's action by New Mexico Re-
publicans in selecting six unin-
structed delegates. With a States
party followers given slight chance
to demonstrate any overwhelming
preference for one of the candidates
by use of the convention system
rather than primaries, it is much
easier for party leaders to keep dele
cations uncommitted and in posi-
tion to bargain most effectively in
June.
Iowa and Missouri Republicans
hold conventions today with each
expected to leave their delegation
unlnStructed.
AS for future primaries, Mr.. Dewey
Is sure of added strength only from
New Jersey, where he will be un-
opposed in voting on May 81.
Unless rival candidates file in the
West Virginia and Maryland presi-
dental primaries, there will be no
more Republican primary contests
and only two more Democratic bat
tles-between President Roosevelt
and Vice President Garner in Cali
fornia and Oregon.
Nine Primaries Remain.
OF the nine remaining presidential
primaries, filing headlines are past
in all except West Virginia april
Ia and Maryland april 2D. The
latter primary is on May s; the
former on May IA.
Mr.. Dewey has not yet filed in
either of these States and may not
do so.
On the Democratic side, the only
person other than the President OF
Mr.. Garner entered in a primary is
Postmaster General Farley. A slate
has been put up in his name in
Massachusetts, but party leaders
have said that it would swing to Mr.
Roosevelt if he runs. The voting is
April 30.
An interesting side light to the
Roosevelt-Gar competition was
reported last night by the Associated
Press to the effect that neither the
President nor his friends will seek
to have "third-term slate" named
in the Texas Democratic Conven-
ton, leaving the State completely to
Mr., Garner,
Evening star., 1940-04-12
South African Is 100

On the Tooth birthday anniversary
OF Peter Malan of Wynberp South
Africa, his 6 children, So grand
children and IS great-grandchild-
rem called to congratulate him,
Evening star., 1940-04-12
Get Tree Names

Twenty new minesweepers being
built for the British Admiralty are
to be named for trees, ranging from
Acacia and Almond to Wisteria and
Whitethorn.
Evening star., 1940-04-12

Chile will spend nearly $40 900 900
in constructing low-coSt housing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
GoUernor Issues Proclamation On
 Good Friday'

"Tn thankful remembrance of the sacrifice of the Son of God" Friday, March Band, has been officially designated by Governor Raymond E. Baldwin as . day of fasting and prayer. The people of Connecticut are called upon in the governors proclamation to observe the day in their homes and places of worship.
 The proclamation reads as follows:
 Friday, March 22, next, marks the anniversary of the sacrifice of our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, who died upon the cross for our redemption. In accordance with the ancient custom of the church and with a statute of our General As. sembly, I appoint that day for fasting and prayer.
 "T call upon the people of the state to observe that day in their homes and places of wor- ship i'm thankful remembrance of the sacrifice of the Son of God who came to the world i'm great humility and went about doing good. Let us In humble penitence ask our Heavenly Father for strength and guid- ance that we may follow fin the footsteps of Tim whose service is perfect freedom and, through faith, render ourselves worthy to enter into the place He has prepared for us."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
NOVELIST, MOVIE
 WRITER SUICIDES

Hollywood, March l2.-(UP)-Falm colony friends of John Monk Saun. ders, 42-year-old novelist and movie writer, thought today that despond- ency over the failure of his marriage to actress Fay Wray may have driv. en him to suicide.
 Saunders, considered one Os Hol. lywcod's most successful scenatists. hanged himself in his Fort Myers. Fla. cottage. His body was fouiaa yesterday.
 Miss Wray collapsed when she learned of saunders' death. Rehear. sals on . play in which she had . role were suspended and she res mained in secIugion at her homo under care Of a physlclan.
 She could suggest no explanation. Their more intimate friends thought that Saunders had bFooded oyer the end Of his i0-year marriage to ths actress. They were divorced last Dec. i2 on her testimony that Saunders thought we should never have married end that Esassiage wns toe pestrictins te him.S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
BOY, 3, FOUND ALMOST FROZEN
Robert Powers, Lost in Woods for Three Hours,
 at Bristol Hospital /

Burlington, March l2-Iost in snow covered woods for three hours yesterday afternoon, Robert Powers 3, was found under a ledge from which he had fallen, almost frozen to death.
 He was taken to Bristol Hospital where it was said he will recover. He was being treated for exposure and bruises and contusions about the face and body.
 The child had strayed from an older brother and sister and was found near frozen Wildcat Brook by Constable Frank Pavlick, IT,, who had been searching the woods in the vicinity of the home with the father, Peter Powers, Charles Fos- ter and State Policemen Albin Ezekiel and Loren 0. Larson.
 The constable said the child was clad in sweater, socks and shoes and was bleeding from the mouth and nose, unable to speak. The in juries were believed caused in the fall.
 Wrapping the little boy in his overcoat Constable Pavlick ran to the road, meeting Foster, a neighbor who drove the child to the hospital. He was found about three quarters of 8 mile from the Powers's two- room home on Old Stone Road, Whigville. ( Y
 Mrs. Powers, whose youngest child Is two weeks old, said that Robert was not supposed to leave the house Monday. He slipped away, without his overcoat, clad only in his light sweater.
 Mrs. Powers, mother of seven chill dren, said that Robert had been visiting a child with his six-years. old sister Anna and his brother AL bert, 4. They started for home about 1 p. m. and Robert. Jagged behind.
 When his brother and sister re- turned without him they were sent back to find Robert. Reporting no success, the mother called the con- stable. .,
 State police were called, the father summond from his work at the Wallace Barnes Company in Bristol and a systematic search of the woods was started.
 The child's father said Robert must have wandered into the woods on the right side of the road which was the direct route home.
 Finding of the child successfully ended the hecond search for chil- dren missing in woods of tahe area, In nearby Plymouth last week Bev- erly Ann Tada, 2, was located curled up in the snow after several hours search. She returned home Satur- day from Waterbury Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

tendent, said today that it has not yet been possible to make definite arrangements. The 18th Is the Feast of St. Joseph, patron of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who operate the hospital
 The general contract for erection of the wing has been given to the Wad- naInS, May and Carey company, of Hartford. The work is to be finished this year, according to the contract, and local labor is to be employed wherever possible.
 Tn addition, four stories high and with a basement, will extend l26 feet along Franklin street and l14 feet along Scovill street. Plans drawn by Architect Louis A. Walsh call for acc commodations for more than 100 ad- ditional patients, in addition to new maternity rooms, administrative 0f- fices, dining rooms, sun rooms, supply rooms, infant cubicles, single rooms and double rooms.
 The means of financing the build ing project has not been decided on by the hospitals board of directors. Supervision of the construction work has been placed in the hands of the building committee, of which Rev Francis M. O'shea, rector of the Church of the Immaculate Concep. tion, is acting as chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

ing Swiss paper notes, in its recent review of the year, as aa outstand- ing national achievement.
 "Sofnetiiies in democratic count ries," explains Philippe, telling how it came about, young people feel they cannot do anything until they are. 40 or 50 years old and have 8 reputation and experience. Or, as in my country, they have tried to do themselves what the older people should be doing. Now, through Moral Re- Armament, we have found how to inspire the older people to do thei; job better, instead of try ing to push them out of their posi- tions. Young people can really be- come spiritual statesmen"
 Just what did he do to achieve these results
 Puts Country First
 Philippe had long seen that change was needed if his country split by nationalities and sectional divisions-was to survive. His con- victions had even carried him into the streets to fight against people of other parties-where not only words but machine guns spoke.
 q found it was no good fighting against people" he says. "What we must do is to change them But I saw 1t was impossible to bring any new spirit into our national policy unless I was willing to sacri- flee for it. It meant putting the remaking of my country before my personal ambition, my career, money my personal comfort and private life."
 Philippe started first with him. self, and then with the other eleven members of his family. Then he began to plan how he could reach the real leaders of his city and country-in the press, in industry and in politics. He studies the prob- lens they had to deal with, and saw how they could be solved if only this MIRA spirit could be multiplied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
ANN SHERIDAN
 IS GIVEN HONOR

Trenton, ". q, March i2--(UPJ The New Jeggey assembly adopted Q resolution iast night appointing Movie Actress Ann Sheridan 70 daughter of New Jersey and sister of pFlneet0n.s
 That vas aimed ct Harvard Unl. veFslty, tFkditional rival og Pvlnces ton UnsveEsity, where an under. graduate publication nominated Mias sheridan ae the actress least iikely Co succeed"
 TzAs resolution Invited Miks shei' Ice Co eeeiQpy 70 na4sIan es honog aI9 pFolnlnSllee" Co the pTlncelUl, elleaEine section ill the Rrlbeelons Harvard football game November q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Hint To Cops! Surnmonses Often Un- necessary Says Vet eran Expert -
 C ourte ous.
 Warning ~
 Sufficient.

Commissioner Valentine of the New York police department long in the service of the department, first as a patrolmat1, then as a precinct commander, and commis- sioner during the administration of Mayor LaGuardda, said some things at the police Holy Name breakfast at the Hotel Astor New York last Sunday morning that might be of much profit to the members of the traff1c force of Waterbury, and particularly to the members of the motor patrol, If 1t possible for them to take hint, once when 1t is given.
 There were 6,000 uniformed men present at the breakfast, which made the commissioner feel. as he explained, he was the head of . department of which many of the members were not iorgetful of the obligations of their church.
 "Any department that can make c showing like this ills the heart of the commissioner or the head, with a pride that cannot be re- moved" ...
 Then he continued, something like this.
 Power and authority must be exercised with discretion; no member of a department like ours should be judged by the number of arrests he makes or the sum- inonses issued. Half of the mil- lion suinmonses issued yearly in New York are unnecessary, be- cause the offenseS for which they were handed out could better have been met by @ respectfully worded warning"
 All of which makes us think, carries us back to the time 1n- spector O'Connor of the traffic bureau of the New York depart ment was brought here by the Mayor Guilfcile board of public safety for 6 study of trafnc condi- tions here. He addressed the traf- flc members then, and used about the same language as that of Com. missioner Valentine last Sunday.
 Remember" said the inspector, "that VIC are all 'coppers', whether we come from Waterbury or New York. don't bawl out people: don't issue suSnEnonses for every minor violation: use judgment"
 But judging by the large num- Der of automobile summonseS we read about. 1t Is evident that Wa terbury police rather hold to the theory of Infringing in" minor vio- lators. just . contrary viewpoint to that as expressed by Coinniis- sioner Valentine. experienced police oElicer that he is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
RELIGIOUS CULT
 HAS OWN SCHOOL

Saugus, Mass, March l2-(UP)- Barred from public schools because they refused to salute the United States flag. Geneva Green, 8, and her sister Wanda, IA, today entered a school maintained here by Je- hovah'S Witnesses.
 It was the religious dogmas of the sect, MT. and Mrs. Beecher Green told the school committee last night prior to the unanimous vote to ban the children from school, that prompted the girls refusal to join the classroom flag-salute ceremony.
 The girls brothers, Beecher Jr., i6 and Hollis. l3, continued to salute the flag. Their parents explained they were free to make the pledge as they were not consecrated to the sect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

SW~SoAe~ AS a1Gos W0A can drive a nation to sacrifice" he l. said, his face set grimly. "But why did not peace demand of our nation such sacrifice, before it was too later"
 the fodder for war, or have we yet . chance to become the fabric of a new world? Must we be drafted to die for an old order of things, or can we enlist : to live for a new one? Is there any cause which can demand of youth now the sacrifices which will make possible just peace aud a lasting peace and enable us to be the builders of a new civiliza- ton?
 : Today up and down America and across the world millions of , young men and women are find tr.g in Moral Re-Armament the cause above all else which prom ises youth the highest adventure : and the deepest, sacrifice for Y constructive ends. . One of the young men who has ' given a. lead in this new enlist s'ment is Bunny" Austin, popular ~3 Davis Cup tennis star. He had tasted the thrills and excitement 'of tournament tennis, travel. a happy marriage - everything that /, makes for success and happiness. <, <; Yet" he says, "when war threat 'ened my wife, my daughter, all I ,,i s,n rad oIHn,,1 x.dtl. aetr,,o%ia,, %a,, his was not much help"
 From leaders of his nation, he learned about the colossal task Moral Re- Armament was undertak- ing. 1rrevocably he committed him. self to 1t, and, as he puts 1t, found in MIRA all the adventure and coln- radeship of war, without the vast age"
 Mobilize Sportsmen
 During this past year he has n1obilized leading athletes in many countries in 'sportsman's front" to set the pace for the youth of the n world. Together they have spoken about MIRA to crowded. stadiums at x football games and athletics con- tests.
 ' The work of MIRA is being car- ried forward by young men and women in every walk of life and in every country. They are discover ing where their unique contribution lies in the life of their nation and {, what 1t means to pioneer as leaders. It was 8 young fellow in Switzer- land, not yet 2, who played a large part in bringing the new spirit of co- operation an unity which the lead-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
LAWYERS SEMINAR
 HELD LAST NIGHT
Waterburians Hear David Goldstein in Talk at
 Bridgeport

A large number of Waterbury law yerS attended the third seminar of the State Bar Association yesterday and last night in Bridgeport. David Goldstein, prominent Bridgeport lawyer, was the principal speaker. His subject was '"Trial of 8 Case From a lawyers Standpoint"
 Charles M. Lyman of New Haven, who presided at the seminar, was toastmaster at the dinner. Among those seated at the head table were six Superior court judges, Edward J. Quinlan, Frank P McEvoy, Carl Foster, Arthur F. Fills, Kenneth Wynne and John A. Cornell, and Justice Newell s. Jennings of the Supreme Court of Errors, who was a speaker at a previous seminar held in Hartford several months ago.
 Guest speaker at the dinner was George M. Morris of Washington, D. C., chairman of the house of del- egates of the American Bar associa- ton at the time of its creation in 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Papers Filed

Organization papers have been filed at the State Capitol, Hartford, by the Yankee Tire Co.,, Inc, of this city. The firm recently filed incorporation pa- perS.
 Officers listed are: Herbert l.. Dryer, Waterbury, president; Kazimere Zanavich, Waterbury, vice-president and treasurer; Harriet Dryer, Waterbury, sec retary.
 The firm reports $2,500 in cash paid in, representing 250 shares at $10 each.
 Articles of association have been filed at Hartford by the 444 club of this city. The papers were signed by Maurice Grif- fin as agent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Twins Return Home

John Francis and Joseph Michael Hymel, apprentice sea- men, U. s. Navy, the twin sons of MT. and Mrs. Jacob Hymel, of 83 Greenwood St., Water town, have recently arrived for 2 ten day visit with their par ents from the U. S. Naval Training station, Newport, R. l., where they recently completed their recruit training period of two months.
 John and Francis enlisted at the U. S. Navy Recruiting sta- tion, New Haven, on the 9th of January, 194O. Upon their re. turn they will be sent together to the destroyer base, San Diego, Cal, for duty on one of
 the newly constructed de- strOyers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Measles :!

An outbreak of measles In the eastern part of Connecticut is dis closed i'm the weekly bulletin of the state department of health. New London alone reports 13O cases, out of . state total of 23S. There are only two cases In New Haven county, one in New Haven and one in Meriden. Waterbury has no cases.
 This city reported eight cases of IObar pneumonia, out of . state total of 70 eases. Waterbury also listed two cases of diphtheTia and six eases of scarlet fever, but had no eases of whoOping cough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
K. OF PLAN
 BIG BANQUET.
I7th Annual Event SChed- ,uIed for March l7; Floor
 Show, Dance Included

A nationally-known master of ceremonies, professional flo / show, and a five-piece swing ban are on the program of the t5th an nual banquet show, and dance q Theodore Roosevelt lodge, Knights of Pythias, to be held att he Cop per Kettle on Meriden read Sun day, March 1T.
 The Copper Kettle, recently reno. vated to provide plneyt Of flocr space, has been reserved by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
New Hospital Wing
 May Cost $35O, ,OOO
Date of Breaking Ground to Be Decided Shortly;
 March l0, Originally Selected for Ceremonies

Application for building permit for the new north wing of St Marys Hospital will be filed with Building 1n- spector John T. Hartley within few days learned today The construction cost is estimated at more than making it the largest single building project in the city in several years Breaking of ground for the addition has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday
 the 18th, but Mother M Sacred Heart hospital supen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Cease Firing!

Three boys were rounded up by Detective Lieut.. Joseph Bender and turned over te Juvenile au. therlties ln connection with the Investigation Os troken windows on Willow and GFeve streets.
 Lieut.. Bender said that about elbe damage has been caused by beys, believed to be using air Tl. lles, in that vicinity. The aig rife baEFage is part Of the spring "of. fsnslvs" which gives juvenile au. thegliles Q yearly heaAaehe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Familiar Cause

A sn1ouldering cigaret butt was blamed for a blaze which caused considerable damage to the up- holstery in Louis Montello's car yesterday afternoon.
 Three companies of apparatus responded to an alarm at 3:30 o'clock. Montello resides at 21 Aetna street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Just a Workout

The 7b0sgallon Maxim bumper, housed co the Baldwin street fire station, will be inspected " the board of fire commissioners this afternoon in Dilnonsville. Ernest Maxim, Russell Brown, and c. 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

The men man. ming camou- naged machine g Il ns, gripping the wheel of ten . ton bomb. CTS, sighting an- ti-aEoraft guns, 6 re mostly in their teens and twenties.
 I spoke the other day with . young Chi- nese fellow of 21 who has seen active ser- vice behind bar efn afieS. "War
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Interested?

Twenty quarts of oil were found by Patrolman Anthony Mole on the corner of Riverside and Bank streets last night, according to q police report.
 The cans are believed to have fallen off a passing truck.
 Several sheets of steel are being held at police headquarters In the hope the owner will caN for them. Also believed to have fallen from a vehicle, the sheets were found by Motor Patrolman John Dris- coll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Coanlnittee

Knights for the St. Patricks day event. The menu features 8 full course steak or chicken dinner with all the trimmings. Dress is optional
 All reservations must be mad. as soon as possible to provide Tor the large crewd expected to ai- tend. The committee in charge includues Manuel Lax, Leo Gar ston, flick Aronson, Louis Franklin and Billy Schneer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Spotliglting Brass CityNews
Suspended

The reStaurant-beer permit of Ildege Diamond, 400 South Main stree, has been suspended for eight weeks by the liquor control con- mission. Diamond was convicted in city court on 8 charge of keeping liquor with intent to sell.
 The commission suspended for one week the restaurant liquor permit of Stefen Biernacki, AT North Main street, Naugatuck, for the alleged failure to keep proper records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Moral Re- Armament And Youth

EDITORS NOTE: Tn view of
 general interest in Moral BesArm-
 ahnent The Democrat Is presenting
 . series of l2 articles on this tirne-
 v subject. Leaders of MIRA will teu just what 1t 6, how it works and what it means to you. This is the tenth.
 BY tORING T. SWAMI yR. tCeIlege Graduate, Class of l9ss) n, Europe and In the Far East today, millions of young men are giving their lives = for what?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

Carey, of the Maxim company, will be present.
 The board of fire commissioners are scouting around for 8 new bumper booster attachment. for which $T,500 has been appropriate ed this year. Sunday a 600.gallon bumper was inspected in Madison, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Back to Duty

Motor Patrolmen John Deeley and Dispatcher Ralph Baril have recovered from an attack of grippe which confined them to their homes for nearly two weeks and returned to duty last night.