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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Diocesan Supervisor
 Father Munich Issues
 Reporton Attendance
Scores COnnecticut's 'BIuebIoOds' PIntOcrats for x Campaigning in Interest of Birth Control;
 Decadent Vitality in State Apparent

been in operation for years. This plan could be followed in many other places. Other towns and cities should consider and adopt this pro- gram and provide for the reverence and moral stability of future gener- atioa1S,
 Connecticut Losing
 For the past five years Connecti- cut has been surpassed in family. vitality by forty-six states in the Union and has descended to the second lowest place in the nation in birth rate. In 1930 and 1881 Con- necticut was seventh lowest among the states; in 1892 and 1883 it was fifth lowest; from 1894 to 1939 it has been the second lowest. This in- formation is contained in the 194O Special Report on Vital Statistics from the Bureau of the Census, De- partment of Commerce, Washing ton, D. 0. The birth rates by states are based on the number of live births per 1000 estimated popula- ton. When Srperintendents, prin- cipals, and teachers were confront ed with a loss of 9,426 pupils in one year, it was the school entering group of children born in 1893 when Connecticut was in fifth lowest place Preparation for more striking losses should be made when the school entering groups will constitute the second lowest birth rate for con- secutive period of five years to come.
 It will take only one more step to put Connecticut in the last condition of decadent vitality-tne lowest place in the nation. Connecticut blue bloods and plutocrats are planning legislation to legalize birth control clinics so that the birth rate will be made the lowest of the low. The clean of heart cannot be deceived by their debasing propaganda. "Suf- fer the little children to come unto Me" shall always be the understand ing of Christian parents and Chris tian teachers and Christian legisla- tors. To delete from our statute books what has been illegal and un- lawful for three hundred years of Connecticut vitality is direct in- vitation to family decadence and state deterioration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Dr. Shepard believes that America will emerge from the crucible of its present test as part of & common humanity, more mature, with an in- justification of spiritual life and a deepening of intellectual life"
 He recalled that in his acceptance speech to the Democratic conven- ton which nominated him for lieu tenant-governor, he had read to the delegates some of his own poetry. The lines he likes best are:
 Glorious days to be alive in,
 When with furious might and
 main,
 God is fashioning the future
 "On the anvil-hOrns of pain"
 'TheSe lines," concluded Dr. Shepard, symbolic what I think more strongly as the days go by. They recognize the terror that is abroad. This terror will turn to our advantage in the end. We are young We will grow up. The fat, empty headed years of the 1920s are gone for our time and I am glad of it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
MAJOR ZEALLEY
 TO VISIT HERE

The local post of the Salvation Army will be visited twice this month by Maj. and Mrs. Harold A. zealley, recently appointed division al officers in Hartford. 1t was an- nounced today by Adjt. Hugo Wi berg.
 The first visit, at a date to be an- nounced, will be made when mem- bers of the advisory board and the workers in the recent financial drive meet informally. The next visit will be Oct. 24 when Maj. Zealley and Mai. Clifford Brindley, of Hartford, will conduct senior and young peo- ple,S inspections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
CHURCHES PLANS. HALTED BY WAR.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church to Be Dedicated
 Sunday, October l3
Brooklyn News

Dedication of the new Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be held in early November, Rev. Patrick w. Flynn, pastor, said today. It had been hoped to have the solemn ceremonies Oct. 13, but a delay in shipment of pews for the new church made necessary a delay.
 Temporary altarS will be used when the new edifice is opened for services, since the permanent altars,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Catholic schools in Waterbury saved the city 8 total of $610, ,743.76 last year, according to the annual report of Rev. Austin F. Munich, diocesan superintendent of schools in his annual report, printed in The Catholic Transcript. Total savings for cities and towns of the state through Catholic grammar and high schools amounted to more than $4,- 100000, the figures reveal
 The local saving is computed on the basis of daily average attend ance of 3,778 in parochial schools and 853 in Catholic high schools. The saving through parochial schools, on a basis of per pupils cost of $132.32 in the local public schools, is $499, ,904.96. The saving through Catholic high schools, on a basis of per pupil cost of $12994 in the local public high schools, total $110, ,838.82
 5,127 Pupils
 Waterbury has total of 5,127 boys and girls attending local Cath o1ic schools. Eight parochial gram mar schools have 8 total registra- tion of 3,996, two Catholic high schools have 8 total registration of 918, and one Catholic Academy has total registration of 113.
 Alarming declines in school regis tration in the state are cited by Father Munich in his report, and he attacks efforts for repeal of birth control legislation now on the stat ute books. He recommends extension of the plan whereby public school pupils are dismissed for an hour each week for religious instruction.
 Fundamental American rights have a religious basis, he says, and religion should be most important part of education.
 Connecticut blue bloods and pluto crats," he asserts, are behind the campaign for repeal of the birth control laws.
 Schools Neglected
 "A portion of Father Munich's re- port follows:
 Too long have many public schools neglected the religious basis of the fundamental human rights guaranteed by the Declaration of Independence. Too long have many public school leaders and adminis- trntors neglected the admonition of the Father of Our Country that re- Iigion is an indispensable support to political prosperity. With al- most no caution at all, some of them have indulged the supposition ttat morality can be maintained without religion. This grave situ- iation should be faced and discussed arnicably for the sound improve ment of American educational prae- tice. One workable remedy is an arranged dismissal of public school children for religious instruction in conformity with the will and au- sfaorization of their parents. This plan has been practiced in Bridge port, Waterbury, New Britain, Stonington, and Hanlden. In the three cities the arrangement has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
IN
 S5,OOO ACTION
Injured Truck Driver Filed Action Seeking Dam-
 ages of S5,OOO

The $5,000 personal injury suit of Delphio Sampieri of this city against Elias and Olga Savchiek of Meriden, was withdrawn from the docket of common pleas court this morning, but terms of the settle ment were not revealed.
 The local man, truck driver, is alleged to have been badly injured in a fall on a stairway leading to the cellar of a store operated by Elias on Court street, Meriden, July 2, 1897, while delivering 10 cartons of merchandise.
 It was further charged that the wooden stairs were cluttered with debris and not illuminated and the fall caused the plaintiff to suffer an injury to his ascro- -ilias joint, back and groin and abrasions and lacerations of the head, limb and body. Carelessness and negligence in the upkeep of the stairway was charged.
 Attorney Michael A. Ciano ap- peared for the plaintiff while At torney c. J. Danaher of Meriden defended.
 Judge Miles F. McNiff presided at a brief short calendar session this morning, during which time one case was crossed off the dock ct and three others put over.
 The petition of a receiver in the case of Julia P. Strong against Grace Mercer and others was cross ed off. Put over were the cases oi I. Dibner & Bros, Inc, against Frank Grasso, hearing in damages; Joe Doose against William J. Mun- son, executor of the estate of Ed win w. Mooring and others, mo- tion to remove from the trial list; and Leona Dubay and others against William T. Bakunas, mo- tion to remove from the trial list
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

regular Sunday afternoon broad cast via WATR from l:30 to ? o'clock.
 The outing will be held rain or shine with Gabriel Wigglns catering. There will be games, dancing, folk songs and full course meal. Ed- ward Digimas and his orchestra will play. Three speakers will be heard during the dinner. Solos will be ren- dered by Bronius Nekrasas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
GOATS 1RR1rATE Ropz1NsK1

Stockbridge, Mass. = CUP) -- Vexed when his rest was broken by the bleating of goats, Or. Artur Rodzinski, Cleveland Symphony Orchestra conductor, placed the livestock on his farm for sale. Rodzinski said he and his wife would continue to use the farm as a vacation retreat provided they found a goat buyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

drains to be installed to take care of the swampy conditions around the outfield-and the regarding of the ball field in general.
 The bowling alleys at the Com- munity House will definitely be open October 14th and the Mems League will bowl Tuesday nights commencing October 18th.
 The Community Club is sponsor ing 8 Harvest Dance to be held at the Community House, Saturday night, November 2nd. Refresh ments will be served at the cafeteria dancing in the auditorium upstairs "a good time is anticipated for the old as well as the young. There will be modern dancing and square sets for the older folks.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank McGrath, Rev. Myron Miller and Mrs. Kath- erine Miller, attended the Worlds Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

changing forms of government; and economic systems can there be a better world.
 Rabbi Maurice L. zigmond spoke at Temple Israel yesterday morning on the subject, What Is the Amer ican Way"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
GREEN PEPPER TOMATO GROW

Colusa, Cal. = (UP) = William Hawk, widely known as the Luther Burbank of College City," has grafted tomatoes with green peppers. The new tomatoes have the basic taste of the former plus that of the green pepper. Hawk also is growing Guinea bean which is A inches long and gives no indication of wearying in its well doing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Minstrel Planned

A discussion regarding the min strel show planned November 9th at l03 Green street featured the meeting of the Brooklyn Y Red Wings at the Red Triangle Tues day night. The Red Wings Co., Eds will assist in completing plans for the show.
 The club has decided to organize swimming team and @ bowling team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
slst Annual Outing

A varied program has been ar- ranged for the 6lst annual outing of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce at the Krugelis grounds on Highland avenue next Sunday. The dinner will be served after the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
BTTrt1N NrANIA

King Louies XIV of France had an unusual mania for buttons, and annual spent $6o0,00O for them. Some of the buttons he possessed were set with diamonds and other precious stones,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
@z4Mvyn>'vv1S ESTABLISHED 1883
ESTABLISHED 1883

Great Is No Name For These Three Greot $24.75 Clothes Values in "Our Prep" Shop Second Floor.
 "Sompeck" gorgeous two trousers "Crogmoor" tweed suits SAYS -oIso pure worsted firm, shape retaining, service resisting suits $24.75.
 Cumberland covert coots thot come under inc head of luxurious topcoot necessities - brilliantly new shades, SAYS.
 Swing GUT $24.75 tux suit in sft your socioI circles end look $35 s sociolife.
 We're just ehoek-o-bIock with new, radical and doringly modern sports jackets right off our toilor's bench, for scrambled suits S13.75 --sIocks $500.
 English Eibbers sIoeks hose-- solid or goy coIoFings, 3 poiF $ $l.00. "Rcemoc" the $5.o5 oxfords for men thot's making ouF Prep Shop" shoes fomous - broeued with crepe soles, pIain foes, scd- died end naoeessin type.
 "choote" fur FeIs hess in willow green, sesI; tortoise brown $5.5o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT--Fa and cooler tonight with frost. Saturday im- creasing cIOudiness followed by showers Saturday night and SuH- day. Warmer Saturday night and Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Boston, Oct. 4- OP) = Weathe forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode leland Fair tonight, increasing cloundiness Saturday. Showers Saturday night and Sunday. Cooler with frost to. night. Warmer Saturday night and Sunday.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Wholesale Commodity
Index al New Low

Wholesale commodity prices re-
ceded still further last week, accord
ing to the price index compiled by
the National Fertilizer Association
which is now at the lowest point re-
corded since the outbreak of the war.
In the week ended July 27 this index
was 74.2, compared with TAB in the
preceding week, $50 month ago,
and 71.2 year ago, based on the
1926-28 average as 100. Continued
weakness in the farm product and
food groups was the cause of the
downturn in the all-commodity in
dex. Grain quotations were mixed,
with declines outweighing advances.
Cotton remained unchanged and
livestock prices decreased. In the
food group Is items declined while
only 4 advanced. Lower quotations
for tire fabric, wool and burlap took
the textile price average down slight
ly for the fourth consecutive week.
The metal index moved downward
as result of lower steel scrap and
copper prices. Increases in anthra-
cite coal prices caused an upturn in
the fuel index.
The building material price aver
age rose fractionally. Minor ad-
vances were also registered by the
indexes representing the prices of
fertilizer materials and miscellane-
GUS commodities.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
10 Low-Yield Bonds.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 30.-Bonds
made general advances today in a
thin market.
Rises of minor fractions to around
a point were common near the final
hour.
Rails did better than most other
groups, continuing the slow advance
of the past few days, when hopes of
better earnings for the carriers have
been bolstered by substantially bet
ter freight ladings and net operat-
ing income.
Fairly active on the advance were,
among others, Illinois Central 434s,
Erie IS, Cuban Northern Railway
51as, st. Paul SIS, Chesapeake g.
Ohio 3las, Santa Fe As, New York
Central SIS, Southern Pacific 4i2s,
Nickel Plate 512s, Commonwealth
Edison 312s and Firestone Tire 312s.
Latin American issues attracted
most interest in the foreign dollar
department, following reports of
progress made at the Havana eco
nomic and political conference of
the Americas. Dominican Republic
extended s. IS and extended first 5l2s
were to 7 points better, Argentine
AIS gained around /, and smaller
advances were posted for Buenos
Aires 4sss and Brazil 61.s. Euro
pean loans were without appreciable
change.
United States Governments were
quiet but steady.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Chicago Grain
Ey the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 30.-Argentinas
sudden ban on wheat exports
brought quick advance to wheat
prices today before the trade began
to argue whether the action was
surprising or to be expected.
The first quick reaction was sur
prise and prices moved more than
a cent higher, but later reflection
by traders brought mixed reactions.
Prices held most of the gains despite
assertions that the action merely
signified that Argentina was unwill-
ing to further reduce stocks of old
wheat with weather conditions un-
favorable to the current growing
crop. Corn was strengthened by a
continuation of heat and drought
over much OF the belt.
Late rallies carried wheat prices
to the best levels of the day with
the close liz cents above yester-
days finish. September, 76ls-h: ::
December, 767s-77, and corn closed
1h-ll2 up, September, 62i2; De-
cember, 591s-h4; oats. 7s-1as ad-
vanced, and lard, $40 cents higher.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK. July 80 lP-The Cana
dian dollar scored gain of .625 of
cent against the United States dollar in
foreign EXCHANGE trading today. climbing
70 $3.50 cents. The free British pound
also was up p cent at S3S $50 in small
trading Quoted rates for the Swiss franc
German mark and Mexican peso were un-
changed. Hong Kong and Shanghai QUO
tatlons we're off slightly
, Late rates follow fGreat Britain in dol
lars, others in cents):
Canada:
Official Canadian Control Board rates
sor United States dollars: Buying, 10 per
cent premium; selling, II per cent pre-
mum, equivalent to discounts on Cana
dian dollars in New York of buying, 99I
per cent; selling. 900 per cent
Canadian dollar in New York open mar
ket, 11sa per cent discount, or SS37la
United States cents
Europe:
g. Great Britain. official Bankers Foreign
EXchanse Committee rates., buying, S4 O2:
selling, S4C4 open market, cables, 3.s5ia;
Finland 205n: Greece. .6s: Hungary
mania, .52n: Sweden, 1890 Switzerland,
22 Is: Yugoslavia, 235n.
Latin America:
Argentine, official 29.77: free, 21 90;
Brazil, official, sos; free. sos Mexico, Mexico,
Far East:
Japan; 234s; Hong Kong, 2359 shans-
hal 612
Rates in SPOT cables unless otherwise
n Nominal.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Wushinqton Produce

BUTTER-93 score. tubs. 3OH: 1-pound
prints 30A: h-pound prints 31A: %
score. tubs, 29A 1-pound prints, 2eA: H-
pounds prints. 30h; 81 score. tubs, 29L;
30H: 30 score, tubs, 27a4: 1-pound prints.
2ssh: h-pound prints, 2s&: so score. tubs,
27A; l,pound prints. 2sA; A-pound
prints. 2ss+: SO score. tubs, 271a: 1.pound
prints 2S; A-pound prints, 2sla
LIvESTOCk-Calves, O.; spring lambs, 8.
Other livestock prices unavailable
From Agricultural Marketing Service.
Prices paid net fob. Washington:
EGGSCMarket about steady on graded
eggs; slightly weaker on nearby uneraGed
eggs. Prices paid for Federal-State graded
eggs received from grading stations duly
BOD: Whites, o. s. extras large 25-26;
U. 8. extras. mediums. 1923; u. g. stand
ards large. 20-22: u. s. standards. medi-
ums: 1920; u. S. trades. l4-17. Browns
mediums. 1929; q. S. standards, large
20-22; U. 8. standards, mediums 17-f9;
U. 8. trades. 14-17. For nearby uneraded
eggs, current. receipts, whites, 1917;
mixed colors. 16
LIVE POULTRY-Market about steady.
Fowl; colored, ell sizes. 1918; No; IS, IL
II; Leghorns, ll-l2; roosters. 50; chick
ems virginia Rocks; broilers and fryers.
all sizes. 17-1s; No. 2s. 12; Delaware Rocks
and crosses, broilers and fryers, all sizes,
1917; No. Is. IL; Leghorn broilers. all
sizes, IA: mixed colored chickens, 1915.
Turkeys, old. toms, 10.11; hens. IS; No.
rs, hans and toms, 8.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Bank Loans Register
Decline 100000
During Week
Drop Ends Seven-Week
Gain Aggregotine
$4,462, 900, ,000'

By the Associated Press.
The Federal Reserve Board re.
ported today the commercial, in
dustrial and agricultural loans Of
banks declined slightly last week,
ending asseven-week rise that had
carried the total up s97 ,000, 900. The
aggregate was $4,462, 900 400 at the
end Of the week, drop of 81 900 900.
The board said that deposits cred
tied to domestic banks had declined
in all districts a total Of $3.50 900 900.
principally due to decreases of
s50,000,000 in New York City, and
S45 .000,0 in the Chicago district.
The boards statement gave the
following summary of assets and
liabilities on July "a. together with
changes for the week and with the
same week last year, in millions Of
dollars:
Evening star., 1940-07-30
New York Produce
NEW YORK .Iuly 30 lP

NEW YORK, July 80 tP.-Eggs e5,37e;
Mixed colors: Fancy to extra fancy
firsts. l7-l7H: sraded firsts 1874: cur
rent receipts unauoted; mediums 14Ia: dir
ties NO. 2, "A: average checks 13.
White: tResale of premium marks. "a
20; nearby and Midwestern premium
marks. 2l la-24; specials. 2l; standards
TIA: tresales of exchange to fancy heavier
mediums 2O-231D: mediums, 1917
Browns: Nearby and Midwestern fancy to
extra fancy. 21-26. Nearby and Midwest
ern.. specials. 20-20h; standards. 174:
mediums, 1890.
Duck eggs: 1920
Butter 1,349,4S5: firmer; creamery.
higher than extra, 27h-2S: extra 49,
score). -: firsts lss-aij. tubs and cartons,
25 h-26Ia; seconds tS4-S7) 23A-25.
Cheese, 441,244; quiet. Prices un-
changed.
Dressed poultry about steady: fresh and
frozen, boxes, fowls. 4S-54 pounds. 1918:
UNCHANGED
Live. poultry. by freight, slow: broilers,
colored, IA Leehorns. I5 fowls, colored,
l5.17a: some Is: Leshorns. 1914: pull
10. By exnrsss. barely steady: chickens,
Reds. is; broilers. Rocks, 20; crosses. Il
l5;: IA: some sn'n. 9: Reds 49, LAshorns. 1917:
1915. Southerns, 12: pullets, Rocks. fancy.
large, 81: small to medium, 1928: crosses.
small. 1SHa-19; Reds, 2l; old roosters. 10.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Foreign Markets

LONDON, July 80 lP,.-The stock mar
ket closed mainly dull and prices reacted
n the absence of public buying interest
Cllt-edged issues we're comparatively
steaoy. lndustrials and home rails were
lower On proft-taking and absence Of
SUPPORT Oil shares closed fractions above
the DAYS lows after reacting on disap-
polnting tig Anglo-lranian Co., Ltd, dividend
oeclsion kaHlrs were easier on Cape
ana local liquidation. Copper and other
base metal shares were inactive but steady
was strength of Brazilian issues, including
the Sac Paulo coffee loan, on buying for
sinking fund purposes Japanese obliga :
the undertone was weak on the arrest of
British subjects N
LTVERPOOL-Cotton futures finished
to points higher in quiet dealings today,
Absence of any indications regarding the
governments future cotton import policy
restricted selling. End-of month trade
calling met but limited hedge offerings.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Daily Oil Production
Shows Increase Of
1852 Barrels
Heavy Texas Gains
More Thon Offset
Drop Elsewhere
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TULSA, July 30-Daily crude oil
production in the United States in
creased 111,522 barrels to 1888 1894
for the week ended July q, the Oil
and Gas Journal said today.
Heavy increases in Texas produc-
tion more than offset sharp declines
in other sections. East Texas flow
was up 74,140 to 449,035, with all
Texas up 1858 to l,354,189. East
ern fields increased production 5000
to 107,6O0 and the Rocky Mountain
area was up 2,480 to 95,130.
Illinois declined 45,485 to 4l8,63l;
California, 12,400 to SOS, 100; Kan
sas, $3.50 to 186,2OO; Louisiana,
1925 to 275,665; Oklahoma, 10000
to 403,625, and Michigan, 482 to
1854.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Wheat Price SIumps
At Buenos Aires
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BUENOS AIRES, July 30.-The
price of wheat for october delivery
slumped today in a furry of trading
from yesterdays $50 pesos quintal
$50 cents a busheD.
Merchants said the downward
trend was likely to continue as
millers find supplies constantly in
creasing as a result of the Argentine
governments ban on exports an
nounced last night.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Check Volume Rises
Well Above Year Aoo

BY the Associated Press.
The Federal Reserve Board reports
that banks in 274 cities cashed a
total of s8275 900 900 checks in the
week ended July "a.
This was s4l00O0,0OO more than
in the corresponding week last year.
For the 13 weeks ended July "a, the
amount of checks cashed was 4 per
cent higher than in the similar 1889
period.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
Newspaper Advertising
Shows Little Change
Special Dispatch to The Star.

opeCldl DlSpatcn 10 Inc star.
CHICAGO, July 30.-Volume of
advertising placed by retailers in the
newspapers of 81 leading markets
during the week ended July 20 was
fractionally above that for the cor
responding week of last year, accord
ing to tabulation released today by
Advertising Age, national advertising
newspaper.
For the week of July 20, total line
age in all newspapers in the 81 cities
was 15,079,560. an increase of two
tenths Of per cent over the 15,O47,-
853 lines carried last year.
Evening star., 1940-07-30
AngIo-Irunion Oil
Passes Up Dividend

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 30.-Directors of
Anglo -Iranian Oil Co., the huge firm
operating the British oil concessions
in Iran, took no action today on the
final ordinary stock dividend for
1899.
AS result, oil shares on the stock
exchange developed marked weak
ness.
The company reported net profits
for 1899 of E2,986, 1853, compared
with G6,109,477 in 1888.