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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Criminal Cases On
 Court Docket Today
Judge McNi Presides at Court of Common Pleas Ses=
 sion-Several Minor Cases Disposed of With Fines

Several cases on the criminal doc ket of the local Court of Common Pleas were disposed of by Judge Miles F. McNiff at this mornings criminal session of that court. Prac- tically, all of the accused on the docket were put to plea and several pleaded guilty. Charges in the pleas of mot guilty are expected before the cases actually reach trial.
 William Walker, charged with breach of the peace and intoxication was sentenced to five days in jail by Judge McNiff on the former charge. The man has spent several weeks in jail as a result of not be- ing able to raise bail and Judge McNiff took this into considera- ton in imposing sentence. The breach of the peace charge resulted from trouble caused in his home
 "Tea Party"
 A bunch of the boys were whoop- ing it up in Bishop Street salon (tea) a few weeks back with the result that Frank Morgan, not the TdU1O dI1u 4l4lll SGdA WOO 4AASo ~c without costs by Judge McNiff. on a breach of the peace charge. The judge perhaps took into considera- tion Morgan's prompt attendance in court. Two other colored men arrested with him were among the missing. One, a man named John- son, "thumIbed it" out of town immediately after the trouble in which a window was broken, ano was never apprehended. The other man, Thomas Beverly, was reported by his attorney, A. Henry Weisman this morning as being "out of town" At the request of Attorney Weisman the case was continued until week from Thursday when Beverly is ex- pected to be back from his 'vaca- tion."
 George Bartayich pleaded not guilty on a charge of keeping liquor with intent to sell and elect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Market Irregular At
 Starting Of Business
Some Issues Made Slight Advances Majority of
 Stocks Registered Minor Declines Today

sues were slightly higher. Mercantile issues were mixed. Westinghouse Electric gained 1 3-4. General Elec, tric eased a fraction.
 A majority of stocks registered minor declines. Chrysler, an excep tion, rose 7-8 to 76 1-2. Others k show small gains included most air. crafts, Bethlehem Steel, New York Shipbuilding and Standard oil (New Jersey).
 Prices turned higher after the opening. Bethlehem reached 78 1-s up 1 1-8 net. U. s. Steel reached 55 IA after opening at 54 3-4 of 1-8 General Motors advanced from an unchanged opening.
 New York Shipbuilding extended its gain to a point, aided by receipt of a large government order. Air crafts increased gains on letting of additional airplane contracts. New York Central overcame an 1-8 point loss and registered a minor advance. Anaconda rose after an unchanged opening at 21 5-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
TRAINING COURSE
 FOR OPERATIVES

Washington, Sept. 10-CUP)-Di- rector J. Edgar Hoover of the Fed eral Bureau of Investigation said today that graduates of the National Police academy will return here Sept. 30 for a training course in national defense methods.
 Writing in the Law Enforcement bulletin, Hoover said that the more than 800 graduates of the NPA will form reserve corps for use in an emergency.
 Discussions and instructions dur ing the retraining session will cover subjects vital to the nations secur- ity," he said. "rhe results will. be closer coordination and greater unity among Americas law enforcement officers who, as never before, are prepared to deal with any emer- gency."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine, entitled Inside the Trojan Horse" and written by Donald E. Keyhoe and John Jay Daly, both well known Washington correspondents. J. Edgar Hoover is not given to mak- ing hysterical statements and such writers as Messrs. Keyhoe and Daly are not alarmiSts. In fore word to their piece in the magazine, Robert H. Jackson, Attorney Gen. eral of the United States, says in part:
 These are times which require strict discipline. It becomes the duty of every citizen to maintain indi- vidual discipline and the discipline of his community if our American democracy is to stand"
 More than 35o,0O0 known mem- bers of the Fifth Column has been placed under direct orders from Europe. Hundreds of foreign agents have entered the United States, leg ally or illegally, to train the hidden army in tactics which was so suc- cessful abroad. Federal agents esti- mate that more than half a million persons have been drawn into this network including the 350O00 al-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
WOMEN READY TO
 {. BE. ENROLLED

New York. Sept. l0.-(UP)-The United States Army may get a powder puff" division 1t appeared today with the announcement of Col. Julius Ochs Adler. civilian aide to the secretary of war, that "reg- istration of women who desire to serve their country in case of war may be expected"
 Adler qualified his statement, made last night before the New York League Of Business and Pros fessional Women, by saying tho proposed registration depended upon developments ln Europe" He made tie announcement Co answer Co protests by varouls members Of tho league that they were ready and eager" to be enrolled but the gov- eminent wasn't doing anything about c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

ed trial by court. The case will be heard week from Thursday.
 A case against Alex Mendez charged with breach of the peace and resistance was nolled on pay ment of $25 on the breach of the peace charge. The resistance charge was dropped, Prosecuting Attorney William J. Larkin stating that the resistance charged involved knocking policeman's hat off in the excite ment of the arrest.
 Howard Finkle pleaded not guilty to a charge of violating the motor vehicle law and operating while un- der the influence Of liquor. He elected trial by jury and the case was set down for the first Tuesday in October.
 Cases against Blanche Sweet, Ed gar Boisvert and Edward Boisvert charged with non-support, were con. tinued and will be heard either to. morrow or Sept. 18th.
 Disqualified
 Mrs. Anna AGamek, similarly charged will hove her case trieo later today before Judge John F McDonough. She is represented by Atty. Miles F. McNiff, Jr., and Judge McNiff, his father was disqualified from hearing the case.
 In the case of Morris Solomon charged with reckless driving, tht accused failed to appear in court when his name was called and his bond was ordered called by Judge McNiff.
 H. Lyman Messenger, charged with reckless driving, had his cast nolled. Prosecutor Larkin told tht court that the accused dozed of while driving and that his car hi truck. He said that little damage was done and that the damage wa! taken care of by the accused. Nicholas Galante. charged witt reckless driving, pleaded not guilty and elected trial by the court. Hi! case will be heard tomorrow morn. ing. 1 Salvatore Varsalone, charged Witl violating the rules of the road pleaded not guilty and elected tria by the court. His case was set dowr for the 18th.
 Race Feud
 A case against Frank Davis charged with breach of the peac, was nolled at the suggestion of Atty Larkin. The prosecutor said tha there has been considerable troubl of late between Negroes and whit, people on Lafayette St., and tha Davis was attacked by Negro ant merely defended himself.
 David Smith, charged with evad ing responsibility had his cas- nolled. The accident in which h. was involved occurred in Middle bury and Atty. Larkin told the cour that the accused had reported tn accident to the Waterbury police.
 Joseph Valtonis, charged witt keeping liquor without a permit pleaded not guilty and elected tria by jury. His case will be heard il October.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
28 Young Nurses In
 Graduation Exercises
waterbury Hospital Training School to Hold Annual
 COmmenCement-F s. Chase to Award Diplomas

erick W. wilson. The invocation and benediction will be given by Rev. David P. Gaines.
 The graduates are as follows:
 Philomena Basile, Olga Adelaide Beato, Middlebury; Mona Doreen Budge, Watertown; Margaret Eliza beth Cassidy, Plainville; Eleanor Mae Cont, Barre, Vermont; Julie Demanawich, Elsie Carolyn Dickin- son, Watertown; Charlotte Rae Fra zier; Anise Theresa Gobbi, Barre, Vermont; Marjorie Elizabeth Gould i; Mary Greene, Southington; Ruth Winifred Greene, Winsted; Hazel Helen JefrieS, Hartford.
 Gwendolyn Jeannette Kinne, Lin- coin Park, R. l.; Aldona Ellen La basauckas, Watertown; Nancy Lake Thomaston; Evelyn Myrtle Magar- gal, Roxbury; Helen Lucille Martin, Thomaston; Helene Irene May Rosemary McCabe, Louise Mary Menzelle, Isabel Mary Rinaldi, Mid dlebury; Barbara Vivian Rosenz- weig, Harriet Florence Schneider Kathryn Eunice Smith, Plainville; Helen Teresa Spillane, Florence Doris Stannard, West Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
FEDERAL TAX IN
 CONN. GROWING

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 10-(UP)- Federal tax collections in Connecti- cut during August amounted to $6,- lO7,752 or an increase of more than 30 per cent in comparison with August 193s-due to national de- fense assessments-it was reported today by Internal Revenue Collec- tor Thomas S. Smith.
 Taxes on tobacco, amusements, li- QUOT, and manufacturers excise taxes showed increases in excess of 100 per cent.
 An improved tone in employment conditions was reflected in a more than 100 per cent increase in Social Security unemployment taxes, ana a 35 per cent increase in old age insurance taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
ARRAIGNED ON 10
 YEAR OLD MURDER

Troy, N. Y, Sept. 10--UP)-Har- " Pincus, 43, of Newark, N. J, pleaded innocent yesterday when arraigned on a 10-year-old murder charge. Pincus was accused of participating in the staying of Mi- chael Kane, Bennington, Vt., taxi driver, in July 1930. For several years, Pincus had been living un- der the name uf Jack Brenner ill Newark. A second man, William Franco of Brooklyn, was convicted three years ago in connection with the Kane staying and is serving a life term in Auburn prison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
By ELMER c. WALZER

NSAhSC0 ACeo AA&ANAsA ASeAASSAJ
 New York, Sept. i0--(UP)-Stocks made an irregular advance today with volume light.
 Steel shares, coppers, motors and chemicals were firm. Aircrafts were higher at the opening but turned ir- regular. Rails and utilities were steady.
 U. s. Steel touched 55 3-4 up 7-8 and then loss 1-2 point. Bethlehem dipped 5-8 from its high of 78 3-4, upj 1 3-8. Dow Chemical and Du- Pont held one-point gains. Chrysler held part of a rise of 3-4.
 U. s. Gypsum gained point and Johns-Manville a fraction. Oils, paper stocks and machine tool is-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

Plans for fall activities for the newly organized Litchfield county chapter, Veteran Baseball Players of America were made at a meet ing in the TOrrington City Hall Saturday. It was decided to have another meeting on the 18th at the City Hall. The big event of the near future will be Tom Glen non day, to be held at Thomas ton. The members of the group and baseball fans generally will flock to honor GlennOn, one of the great stars of past years on the diamond.
 At Saturdays meeting the fol- lowing officers of the county chapter were chosen; Matthew Sullivan of Torrington, president; Harry Lynch of ThomastOn first vice-president; Marty Monaghan of Litchfield, second vice-presi- dent; Patrick Smedick of Torring- ton, secretary and treasurer; and Walter McGowan of Watertown, chairman of the board of direc- tors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Health Report

Waterbury had no cases of whooping cough, scarlet fever, measles or lobar pneumonia in the week ending Monday, &C., cording to the weekly bulletin of the state department of health.
 In the state as a whole, whoop- ing cough cases increased to A from 20 the previous week, scar let fever cases dropped from seven to four, measles dropped from six to five, and lobar pneumonia dropped from 18 cases to nine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
OLD ATTORNEY
 DIES TODAY

HaVerhill, Mass, Sept i0.-tUP)-- J. otis Wardwell, 83, Boston cor- poration lawyer and former state representative. died at his home here today after q brief illness.
 A native Of Lowell, he became general legal counsel for the gens oral Electric Go. of Lynn in 1893 and later was corporation attorney for the Beii Telephone O., the Boston elevated railway and the New York Central Railroad, His son Bholdon, also a wldely-knowi corporation lawyer. is his laily i'm. mediate aarvivor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Reunion

The reunion dinner dance of the 1899 class of Wilby High school will take place Friday night at the Seven Gables Inn, Milford. Joseph P. Kennedy, principal and Ray mond s. Hayward, vice-principal, have been invited.
 The arrangements committee is headed by Edawrd Gillette. Tick cts are in charge of Elaine Hem inway and Kay Vollers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
GETS NOMINATION

Stamford. Cam, Sept i0-tUP) Former two-term Mayor Edward A. donnoud received the Demo- cratic mayoralty nomination at last nights primary, and will oppose Republican Incumbent Charles D. Moore in the October town and city election.
 donnoud polled q majority Of 1927 votes over hb nearest rival, Frank W. Libolti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
SpOtighting Brass City News
Seek S5.000

waterbury,s Bundles for Britain" group is seeking to raise an addi- tional $5,O0O in addition to $2,000 ale ready raised to send an X-ray ma chine and surgical equipment to England. Field workers and all other members have been urged to attend a meeting of the organiza- ton tonight at o'clock at the Wo- mems club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Lucky Boys

Two Woodbury youths con- sidered themselves lucky today. They were uninjured last night when their car left the Middle bury road, struck culvert, and turned over five times.
 Constable Walter Folgman ordered Homer R. Underwood, 19, to appear in town court Monday on a charge of reckless driving. His companion was Howard Churchill, IS.
 The youths said they were forced off the road by a car which darted into their path from a side road. Underwood's machine shot along for 200 feet before striking the culvert. Damage was extensive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
BARRIERS TRY POLITICS

Mobile, Ala, (UP)-The city coun- cil of Pritchard, a virtual suburb of Mobile, is anticipating ire ehaircuts from one of Its own members after next September's election. Five of the 22 candidates who have quali- fled to run for the council are bar bers, including c. V. Diemukes, who Is candidate for mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Joins Air Corps

Robert L. Stevens, 23, of 1775 Thomast0n avenue, a graduate of Crosby High school and Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Md, recently jOin- ed the United States Army Air Corps and is now on his way to the Alabama Institute of Aero nautics at Tuscaloosa as new flying cadet.
 Stevens was a halfback for three years at Crosby and for the same number of years with the varsity eleven at college, be- ing named on the Baltimore Suns All-Maryland College eleven in 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

Twenty-eight young women will become nurses at the commence ment exercises of the Waterbury hospital School of Nursing Thurs day, September 19, at the Waterbury Women's Club auditorium. The ex- srcises will begin at 8:15 o'clock.
 The principla address will be made by Dr. Eugene L. Swan, of Brook
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
DOUBLE-HEADER

Boston, Sept. l0-(uP)-A double- header between the Boston Bees and the Cincinnati Reds scheduled to. day was postponed because Of rain. A double-header will be played tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Given Ticket

John J. Lahey, 21, of 175 Chest nut avenue was arrested today by Officer Thomas Phelan, charged with violating the rules of the road. Lahey will be arraigned in city court tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

New private automobiles regis tered in England in November to- taled only 3,549 compared with 23 ,588 in the corresponding month of 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
CATHOLIC CHURCH
 FARLEY PLANNED
PROSPECT Correspondent: Howard Stills Telephone 5-0759

Prospect, Sept. 10.-There will be an important meeting of St. An- thony's Church. tomorrow night in the basement at 8:S0.
 The Congregational Jr. Women's Club will meet at the Parish House Thursday at 7;30. Work on the club scrapbook will be started.
 Miss Pauline Varis of Mathew street has returned to New Haven Teachers College where she Is now e sophomore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
Fifth Column Move
 Growing, Says Hoover

Fifth Column methods have penetrated into walk of f declares Edgar chief the Their nsdous
  America will regret the day quotation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

lyn, ". Y. Diplomas will be pre- sented by Frederick s. Chase, presi- dent of the board of directors.
 Twelve of the graduates are Wa terbury residents. Out-of-state grad- uates include two from Barre, Vt, and one from Lincoln, R. I.
 Prizes will be presented by Mrs. Donald Granniss, president of the Hospital Aid Society. The annual report of the school will be given by Mabel McVicker, R. N., principal.
 The program will include songs by Mrs. Mae c. GarriguS, contralto, and piano selections by Mrs. Fred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

Two members Of . holdup gang caught in Pueblo, Mexico, were poe lleemAn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

salvation Army paradek have been forbidden in BelfaDt, Northern Ire. land
Evening star., 1940-08-11
Philippine Assembly Gives
Quezon Wide Powers
By the Associated press,

By the AsSociatedPreSs.
MANILA, Aug. 10.-A bill confer
ring wide emergency powers on
President Manuel Quezon was given
third reading and approval today by
the National Assembly. 1t now goes
to Quezon.
The measure, designed to meet an
emergency situation resulting from
falling revenues due to disturbance
of exports and imports by war con-
ditions, was passed 81 to /.
Assemblyman Juan Alamo, the
lone dissenter, contended the bill
was against the spirit of the COM
monwealth's constitution.
Quezon will have the power under
the act to control farming, indus
tries, wages, profits, hours of work
distribution of labor, transportation
including shipping, public service
rents and prices of prime necessi-
ties. He also may prohibit lockouts
and strikes.
Evening star., 1940-08-11
Second Army Gathers
For War Moneuyers

CAMP McCOL, Wis, Aug. 10 [P).
More than Al 200 National Guards
men from Michigan, Illinois, Wis
consin, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and
West Virginia will begin converging
tomorrow on the ,0O0-square- mile
"peacetime battle area" where the
I'd Army will maneuver during the
remainder of the month.
Advanced detachments represent
ing all units are already on the
ground. Campsites have been sur
veyed and piles of equipment, rang
ing from pyramidal tents to noun
tains of straw for bedstaoks, are
ready for issue to the troops on their
arrival.
1t. Gen. Stanley H. Ford, I'd
Army commander, reconnoitered the
entire maneuver area from the air
today, accompanied by Brig. Gen.
Campbell B. Hodges, commanding
general of the 5th Army Corps.
Concentration of the entire Army
of more than $4,000 will be effected
by Tuesday.
Evening star., 1940-08-11
Gas Tank Blast Injuries
Driver Who Lit Match

Edwin G. Wheelock, 20, of 1922
Thirty-fourth street, Mount Rainier,
Md, was burned about the head
and face today when the gasoline
tank of his automobile caught fire
and exploded when he lit a match
to see to repair a gasoline leak. He
was taken to Casualty Hospital,
where physicians said his eyes were
injured. They would not be able
to tell until later, it was said,
whether his vision will be impaired.
The accident occurred in Mount
Rainier at Thirty-fourth and Date
streets and Mr.. Wheelock was
taken to the hospital by the Brent
wood Md Rescue Squad. His
wife and baby were said to have
been nearby at the time Of the ex-
plosion, but were believed to have
escaped injury.
Evening star., 1940-08-11

from nearby stations to their rescue
About 300 persons from the Aca-
dian French-speaking Vermilion Sec
ton were taken to Lake Charles
last night and today, picked up
from the levees of the intracoastal
canal.
Five hundred refugees from the
Bayou lowlands of st. Landry par
ish were taken into Opelousas by
boat, many of them carrying only
the clothing on their backs.
Cattle and other domestic ami
mails were drowned or left to starve
while crops were wiped out in some
areas. State Conservation Depart
ment officials estimated that the
storm and rains had destroyed IS to
40 per cent of the seasons muskrat
fur crop.
Evening star., 1940-08-11
PART FIVE.
North CoroIino Shows
Population Increase
By the Associated Press.

RALEIGH, N. c., Aug. 10.-The
first Statewide census figures, re-
leased here today by Census Area
Manager E. A. Hughes, showed that
the population of North Carolina in
creased 391, ,714 in the last decade to
a total Of 1851, 800.
The increase will virtually assure
North Carolina of an additional
member of the United States House
Of Representatives, giving the State
. total Of u Representatives.
Evening star., 1940-08-11

River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers cloudy
at Harpers Ferry late yesterday.
Weather Conditions Last ri Hours.
The disturbance that was over North
western Louisiana Friday night has moved
northward to Northwestern Arkansas,
Springfield Mo, 1O1OS millbars C29.S5
incheS) and pressure is relatively low over
Western Texas. A trough of low pressure
is advancing eastward over the Northern
Plains States; Bismack. n: OAK. 1929
of high pressures covers the Lake region
and the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic
States. Eastport. Me-. 1029.1 millibars
(3039 inches>. Pressure Is also high on
the Washington Coast, Tatoosh Island.
1927 millibars t30.23 inchesl. During
the last "a hours showers have occurred
in the Mississippi and the lower OHIO and
lantic States and in the Southern Rocky
Mountain region. Temperatures have fall
en- in the Middle and Northern Rocky
Mountain region, while they have risen in
the Middle and West Gulf States.
Tropical Disturbance: The following was
issued from Jacksonville. Fla. at a:45 pm.
this evening: Northeast storm WARNINGS or
dered Cape Hatteras to Savannah. Ga
Tropical disturbance attended by strong
shifting winds over wide area and gales
near center was central at Z pm. E. s. T.
about $50 miles east-northeast of Jackson,
vile moving slowly northward 1t will
Hatteras to Charleston and strong north
east and north winds Charleston to Sa-
vannah. Ga. late today and Sunday. reach
ing gale force Sunday and will cause high
tides along the Carolina coasts. Caution
advised all interests in path.
Evening star., 1940-08-11
She Saw Key Swallowed
In Movie, Says Stewardess
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1O.-Airline
Stewardess Rosemary Griffith said
today she thought her recollection
OF a movie about pirates prompted
her to swallow the baggage compart-
ment key on Nashville bound
plane Wednesday night.
Returning to New York aboard a
sleeper plane. she reiterated she had
been knocked unconscious by an un-
known assailant who demanded.
Give me the key or I'll slug you -
Il saw movie once, where one of
the pirates in a gang that had cap
tured lot of loot wanted a ring"
she said. "The captain of the pi-
rates started to take it away from
him, but the pirate swallowed it.
In the movie they cut him open to
get the ring. Maybe that picture
show was in the back of my mind"
She said that when she heard the
whisper from behind she was more
scared than I've ever been in my
life"
Il know it all sounds impossible, :"
the 24-year-old blond stewardess
said. There are million theories,
and I wish some one would explain
it to me. I can't explain it."