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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25

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lacking British warships of Dakar
yesterday after first British air
plane bombing of Dakar in the
morning, made direct hit on a
cruiser, it was asserted.
Casualties up to noon yesterday
included 120 soldiers and IS civilians
killed and 1873 soldiers and 225 civ
ilians wounded, it was said.
Three British planes and one
French plane were shot down yes
terday, according to the ofhcial adj
vices.
In addition to bombing Dakar, it
was said, the British attacked the
port and the $4,000 ton French bat
tleship Richelieu. lying in drydock
under repair as the result Of Brit
ish attack in July.
Air and naval fighting proceeded
throughout yesterday and continued
this morning, official adyices said.
British warships, lying of Dakar,
shelled the city and its environs In
termittently during the night and
continued their bombardment today,
1t was said.
(The Vichy dispatch. quoting
French ofiicial statements, referred
only to British warships and air.
planes and did not mention Gen.
Charles de Gaulle, Free France lead
er who Is In charge Of the Dakar
operations for the Allies, or the
presence OF French warships, air.
planes and troops.)
II was asserted that the British
feet 50 far had made six vain at
tempts 10 land troops on an 50 mile
sea front on both sides Of Dakar.
French defense batteries put up q
vigorous FIRE, according 70 efiiclal
adviees. and forced the British
planes 70 keep out 10 sea except for
quick thrusts over the city.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25

The degree to which health is
promoted and disease prevented in
each community determines the
strength of the statewide chain
forged to eliminate the causes of
unnecessary i'll health which is a
source Of many hidden taxes and
needless public expense, according
to an article by Franklin M. Foote,
M. D., Chief of the Division Of Lo-
cal Health Administration, publish
ed in the monthly bulletin of the
State Department of Health. Money
spent today for the prevention Of
acute communicable disease, syphilis
and tuberculosis yields returns in
the future by reducing these over
looked taxes.
For Ill Health
Only a small part of the cost of
Ill health is paid directly by towns,
Doctor Foote pointed out. The ma
jor portion expended for the care
of tuberculosis or the insane, for
example, is paid indirectly through
state taxes. AS school children move
from one town to another, physical
defects neglected in one town may
increase schooling costs to the next
town. Insanitary conditions on a
dairy farm or in a restaurant in one
town may cause disease outbreak
and resultant unnecessary expense
in a nearby town.
Avoidable disease is an unneces-
sary burden, Doctor Foote explains.
Highly efficient methods of immun-
ization against diphtheria and small
pox are readily available. Proper
sanitary procedures have been sue
cessful in bringing typhoid fever
and dysentery under control. Other
acute infectious diseases may be
prevented through prompt investiga-
ton of early cases and supervision
of contacts. Scarlet fever and whoop-
ing cough may be controlled by i'm
munization as well as by following
the regulations of the State Sanitary
Code.
Social Diseases
Within recent years most towns
and cities have become aware that
it is good business to furnish treat
ment for INDECENT syphilitics. This
limits spread of the infection and
helps to prevent development of
advanced disabling conditions which
may constitute an unnecessary bur-
den on the taxpayers. However,
only few Connecticut cities have
realized the importance of follow
ing up contacts to early cases of
syphilis in order to have them ex-
amined, and of having the health
officer or public health nurse visit
those who discontinue treatment so
that they may be placed under med
ical care until the disease is arrest
ed. Doctor Foote stressed that this
type of follow-up reduces syphilis
and makes treatment more effec-
tive.
It is astonishing to find commu-
mites annually spending large sums
for the care and treatment of adj
varced cases of tuberculosis and yet
making no provision for prevention
of the disease. Cities with well or
ganized preventive programs have
greatly extended their work against
tuberculosis, and this is particularly
necessary in our smaller commune
ties, Doctor Foote continues.
Industry finds preventable illness
another hidden tax on production,
and many Connecticut industries
have taken steps to eliminate pos
sible causes of disease and to pro-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25
GETS JAIL TERM

Bridgeport, Conn, Sept. 25.-(UP)
George r. Eckert, Sc, former
brewery owner, went to prison to-
day from one to three years for
prejury. Eckert pleaded guilty to
testifying during an alimony hear
ing that his income was $40 weeR,
whereas he actually earned $3.50 a
week.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25

s~Se~SeeSSON9
on leave and transport Of German
supplies are taking place these days
between northern Norway and
northern Finland, subject to certain
conditions and certain control meas
ures."
German troops landed at vasa
last night.
The agreement was reached, 1t was
said here, upon the demand Of Ger
many.
How many German troops had
landed was not known here but it
was believed that more troops would
follow.
According to first information,
Germany hade its demand on the
ground that the Finnish route to
northern Norway was shorter than
that by way Of Oslo, Norway.
Any German troops sent via Fin
land to Norway would presumably
go by railroad around the top Of the
Gulf Of Finland and thence through
Sweden, under previous agreement
between Germany and Sweden.
It Is about SIS miles from VaSa
to the nearest point in Germany,
as compared to less than 100 miles
between the closest German-Swed-
ish ports and 400 miles between
Germany and Oslo. From Denmark
1t Is hardly more than good run
ming broad jump to Sweden and
about $50 miles from Denmark to
Oslo.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25

BY official decree only automobiles
manufactured in Japan, Germany
and Italy can be imported into the
North China regions controlled by
the Meng Chang Government at
Kalgan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25
Laxity In Enforcing
Health Laws Costly
Many Taxes, Needless Public Expense Result From
CareIeSSneSS Declares DR.. Franklin M. FOOte

mote healthfful working conditions
This has been done primarily be-
cause it is good business. Accord
ing to Doctor Foote. it is the job Of
our towns to build healthier and
happier human beings.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25
ARCHAIC VESSELS USED

More than 100 horses and numer.
Gus large ccTored wagons were used
N RK0 Radios thrilling western
epic, wagon Train" starring Tim
Holt. rvs Tins first for Rko n
q series % alxs
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25

The houso sparrow bslmsa 10 he
family Of weavw blfda.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25
Current
Political
Activities

At meeting Of the Women's
Republican club last night, Mrs.
Rowley w. Phillips was elected
chairman of the committee on ar
rangements for a meeting of Re-
publican Women's clubs of New
Haven county here next month.
Mrs. Ruth J'Anthony presided at
the meeting.
Members of the Republican tick
ct, including Gov. Raymond E.
Baldwin, and Paul Cornell, candi-
date for U. S. senator, will be
among the speakers at the county
meeting.
The following subcommittee
chairmen were named for the
gathering: program, Mrs. Viola
Amelung; publicity, Mrs. Leo
Bouchard; reception, Mrs. julius
B. Smith; tickets, Mrs. Minnie Le-
roy; special arrangements, Mrs.
Gertrude Keenan,.
Stratford Democrats have choS-
en- as q candidate for representa-
tive Attorney Thomas b. Cough
lin, brother of National Commit
teewoman Mary Coughlin. Cough
lin was nominated at . caucus
Monday.
Oct. 2 has been selected as the
date for the 14th senatorial dis
trict emocratfc convention.
Thomas Grant, of Naugatuck. is
favored for the nomination. His
principal rival is Ephraim Sim, of
Milford, but Sim has been I'M
able to get the full endorsement of
the party in his own town.
Bridgeport Democrats of the 21st
senatorial district last night
Nominated" ex-senator Walter p.
Barrett for state senator, but
there is dispute as to the legality
of the selection. Barrett was NOM
mated by Is delegates controlled
by former Town Chairman John
Cullinan, after the present town
chairman, James Whelan, had
called his IA delegates out Of the
hall. A 30th delegate, listed as q
Whelan hacker, was absent.
The controversy waged so hot
ly that q police car was called.
WheIan claims that there was no
quorum and that the convention
was recessed.
A group of local women Demo-
Gratis will go to Ansonia Saturday
afternoon for meeting which
will be addressed by Robert A.
Hurley and other speakers. Ar
rangements are in charge of Mrs.
Alcine Mccarthy, of Ansonia.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25

Japan wlll control candy pFIesE,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-25
GERMAN TROOPS
LAND AT VASA

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ALIEN WILL FACE
KIDNAP CHARGES

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DAKAR SCENE OF
FIERCE FIGHTING

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NAZI, JAP PACT
in FAR EAST
(NEA Cablephoto)

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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
Farmers Argue for
Low.Inferesf Loan
Setup in Valley
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cesSes of their own drainage projects
as proof tile drainage is the answer
to the county's alkali problem.
John Dubois, FL Centre rancher
outlined the trend toward perma-
nent and substantial crops in the
Imperial Valley and used the ability
of valley farmers to survive depres-
sion years as an argument for the
security Of farming in the valley.
Mark Rose, veteran director OF
the irrigation district, emphasized
Dowd's statements that the valley
has solved each problem which has
confronted it in its 40 years OF
development and declared the drain
age problem is under control.
Il believe" Rose observed, that
the perseverance of valley farmers
in overcoming the problems pre-
Sented to them and their continued
progress, justified a move by the
federal land bank to reeStablish
credit here"
Other speakers included Hugh Os-
borne. A. G.. Taecker, A. o. Dolson,
R. D. Hoy and w. E. Hancock.
Charles Parker, federal land bank
president for the 11th division, gave
additional hope for the extension
of credit to the valley in answering
questions directed at him by Dolson.
Dolson asked Parker why loans
had first been withdrawn from the
valley in 1920.
Parker gave three reasons, prime
ipally shortage of water, danger OF
flood and drainage. Under closer
Parker said that the
danger of floods had been the prin-
cipal reason credit was withdrawn.
Subsequent proof by Dowd and
other speakers that the construction
of Boulder dam had eliminated that
problem indicated the land bank
would seriously consider the valleys
case.
Land bank committeeman were
to tour ranches in western
Valley Friday before re-
turning to the coast.
Those making the trip to the val
ley were, Adams. George Wilson,
Frank Boice. Max Jameson. ]. Gill
man. George Hodgkin. directors,
Charles Parker, Willard Ellis, agent
for the FCA, j. Russell, engineer
NJ. Mccormick, and J. L. Oak!e.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
British Warships
Invade Fascist
Private Lake.
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Bardia, however, under heavy Brit
ish attack. which included a dash
by British light naval units into the
harbor to join the bombardment.
The possibility of new counter
blow by the Nazis was emphasized
in British Prime Minister Winston
Churchills speech to parliament
Thursday when he said that Hitler
must do something" soon, and that
it would be disastrous to ignore the
possibility of an invasion attempt
even in midwinter.
Greatest attention, however, CEN
tered on a German move in rela-
ton to France or in support OF
Italy or both. Although German
planes apparently were being used
to transport italian reinforcements
to Albania there was still no posi-
tive information that German troops
had been sent into Italy or to the
Albanian or Libyan fronts.
The London Press heard reports
and Speculated on the possibility
that Hitler had or would demand
permission for German soldiers to
pass through unoccupied France and
il appeared that the French govern
mental crisis that ousted Vice-Pre-
mier Pierre Laval was still causing
concern at both Vichy and Berlin.
It was uncertain. however, how
closely that crisis was connected
with the British blows at Italy.
Much attention. however, center
ed on the exploits of the >BritiSh
navy in the Adriatic where, the ad-
miralty said. the warships not only
did not encounter opposition from
Italy's supposedly powerful submar-
inc, torpedo boat or air fleets but
failed to find any Fascist supply
ships plying between Italy and AL
bania.
From naval standpoint it ap-
peared that the Adriatic raid was
the most daring the British have yet
undertaken. AT the time of the sea-
plane torpedo attack on the italian
fleet at Taranto light British naval
units entered the Adriatic, but ar
operation by capital ships in narrow
waters, presumably exposed to easy
attack by airplanes and submarines,
is in a category by itself.
With the concentration of Brit
ish effort against Italy, reports OF
German aid to her Axis partner as
sumed particular interest. However
there was no confirmation of rumors
which have circulated for several
days that a large-scale Nazi res
cue effort is underway
The only actual NaZi military aiol
admitted by the Italians to be in
progress is the ferrying of troops
by airplane from the Italian main
land to Albania. 1t was reported
that Germany had sent italy fleet
of junkers transports and German
operating and maintenance crews
and that these planes were handling
about 5000 troops day to Albania
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
Roosevelt Calls
Speedup Par|ey
For Defense Work
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by the new congress on President
Roosevelts lease-loan plan.
Contracts for the 60 ships, signed
less than II hours after President
Roosevelt gave the British a go
ahead signal to negotiate for new
armament requirements pending
congressional action, call for con-
struction of 80 in a new shipyard
at Richmond, Calf, and 30 at a
new yard at South Portland, Maine.
Britain will help finance construc-
ton of both yards.
Other defense developments in
dicated increasingly closer coord-
nation of this country's rearma-
ment program with Britains arms
requirements. They included:
Reliable reports that the army
now has waived prior claims to
delivery of 1000 to 1,6O0 Curtis
P-40 pursuit ships to give the Brit
ish first call on the craft.
Drafting of a presidential proc
lamation placing under the export
license system certain additional
materials needed in the production
of armaments for both the United
States and Britain.
Study by government officials of
the advisability of placing imports
under system of license control.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
Earthquake Hits
Eastern Seaboard

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Sheriff Harry Levitt at OSSipee said
the shocks were strong there, and
dishes were broken in several
houses, but apparently no build
ings were damaged. Leet said the
shock was recorded at 2:27:29 a. m.
and lasted three minutes.
New York City's 100000 inhabi-
uantS generally slept through the
shocks. although more than a score
OF calls were received at police
headquarters by persons who had
been awakened and wanted to know
if there had been an explosion.
Rev. Joseph Lynch, Seismologist at
Fordham University, said the quake
was local and not serious" after
cursory inspection of his instru-
mentS.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
4-H Club Members
To Tour District

Four-H club members will be
guests of the Imperial Irrigation
district Sunday, Dec. 20, on the
weekly tour of canal points of in
tereSt
The party, expected to be more
than 300 persons, will start by
automobile from the Brawley diesel
plant at 9 a. m. and disband at
Imperial dam at 3 p m. Party
leader is Earl V. c. Northrop of
the district. The tour is open to
all who wish to see the canal and
power plants.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
SEARCH FOR
FRANK ACUNA

Peace officers throughout Impe-
rial Valley searched Friday for
Frank Acuna so they might inform
him of the death of Vicente E. in a
traffic accident in Phoenix. Carrie
Acuna asked that Frank go to Phoe-
nix or send money, Sheriff Robert
Ware was told in telegram from
Phoenix officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
WILLKEE URGED TO
BECOME ORGANIZER

NEW YORK, Dec. 20. CUP)-
Horace Winston Stokes, book pub
Usher. urged Wendell l.. Willkie
today to become professional
politician" and organize the beat
en- majority" either through the
Republican party or by founding q
third party.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
BOYCE ATEN POST
POSTPONES MEETING

Regular meeting of the Boyce
Aten post. American Legion, pre-
viously set for Dec. "a has been
put off until Jan. IA, it was an
nounced Friday. The postponement
was because of confliction with
holiday arrangements.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
Aircraft Industry
Needs Reported

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. CUP)-
The Labor Department reported to-
day that on the basis of contracts
already placed, the aircraft indus
try Will require 455,500 workers in
August, 194l, an increase of about
2o2.O00 men over employment in
October of this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
u. S. MOVES TO BAN
OIL PRICE BOOSTS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20. CUP)-
The federal government today was
believed to be engaged in a drive
to prevent sharp boost in oil prices.
Following an announcement that
the national defense commission
was investigating increases in prices
of domestic oil for home heaters,
the maritime commission advised
oil tankers to keep their rates down
and conserve their stocks.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
ASKS FOR PROBATION

Tiburcio Prado, the tent burglar
found guilty by a superior court
Jury, Friday asked the court to
grant him probation. He was sched-
uled for probation hearing Dec.
"a. He burglarized the tent home OF
a Mexican laborer of clothing and
personal effects.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
Scanning I.v
News.horizon
CASE DISMISSED

Because Francisco Acebedo full
filled all the terms of probation
imposed after he pleaded guilty to
selling mortgaged property, the
court Friday dismissed the charge
against him.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
PLAYBOY RELEASED
FROM PRISON

LEWISBURG. Pa, Dec. 20. up
William p. BucKler, 32-ycar-old
playboy broker. was released from
the federal penitentiary here to-
day after serving nine months of
tWo-year sentence for conspir-
acy to use the mails to defraud
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
CHANGES PLEA IN
SUPERIOR COURT

E. G. Roberts Friday withdrew his
plea of guilty to forgery and enter
ed a plea of not guilty. The case
was scheduled for trial in superior
court Feb IT,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
TRIAL DATE SET

John L. Mccoy, charged with hit
and run driving after traffic acci-
dent in northern Imperial Valley
recently, applied for probation Fri
day and was scheduled for hear
ing jan 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-20
NAVY CROSS
AWARDED TO GAINARD

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. up
Capt. Joseph A. Gainard today was
awarded the Navy Cross for his
handling of the S. S. City of Flint
when it was taken as a prize by the
Germans last year.
Evening star., 1940-02-13
Pageant 10 Be Given
Al banneker School

Presentation today of the pageant,
"Out of the Dark" will continue the
week-long program at the new Ban
neker Junior High School, scene last
night of its formal dedication in
which Senator Thomas, Democrat.
OF Utah, and DR.. Ambrose Caliver
Of the Interior Department, spoke.
The building, located at Ninth and
Euclid streets NV, was presented
by Capt. John L. Person, assistant
engineer commissioner, and accepted
on behalf of the Board of Education
by Mrs. Henry Grattan Doyle.
The pageant written by Dorothy
Quinn will be repeated Thursday in
the school auditorium. The weeks
program includes addresses tomor-
row afternoon by DR.. Rayford Logan
and Mrs. Clara B. Bruce, and pres
entation of a play Friday night.
DR.. Garnet c. Wilkinson, assistant
superintendent of schools, presided
at ceremonies last night. Music was
furnished by the Howard University
Glee Club.
The building, opening last Novem-
Der to more than TOO students, cost
$679 ,262 and occupies portion of
the Banneker playground.
Evening star., 1940-02-13
Disinterested Trustee
For Associated Gas Urged
By the Associated Press,

Senator Wheeler, Democrat, of
Montana urged today that any
trustee appointed for the Associated
Gas g. Electric Co. be man whose
fearlessness and independence and
disinterested judgment cannot be
subject to question because of past
intimate associations with the man
agement of utility operating or
holding company"
THE creditors and investors of
Associated Gas have suffered ter
rible losses" Senator Wheeler said
in statement. "They have a
right to be protected against exor-
bitant fees and charges for super
numerary trustees and counsel.
They have also q right to be as.
sured that their claims will be fear
lesSly pressed against management
or other interests with which Asso-
ciated Gas has dealt with. That as
surance the creditors and investors
cannot have If a trustee has any in
terlocking relations with the people
he might have to prosecute"
Senator Wheeler said that al
though the Wheeler-Rayburn Hold
Ing Company Act empowered the
s. E. G. to act rs trustee, he did not
believe the commission should un-
dertake the job at time when 1t
was already overworked, provided
trusteeship acceptable to it were
appointed.
Evening star., 1940-02-13
Randolph Still Awaits
Commissioner RepIy
On Elective Advisers
PIons to Follow Up
On Letter Sent Out !.
Two Meeks Ago

Chairman Randolph of the House
District Committee today saad NE
proposed to ask the Commissioners
to answer without further delay his
letter of two weeks ago requesting
them to alter their plan for reor-
ganizing the municipal government
to provide for an elective rather
than an appointed citizens advisory
council.
Il cannot understand why the
Commissioners have Delayed this
long in answering my letter." said
Mr. Randolph. Surely they have
had enough time to give it consid-
Grafton"
Representative Randolph believes
an elective advisory council would
give the disfranchised residents of
the District at least partial rep
resentation in their own govern
ment. He is sponsor of resolutions
now pending in the House provid-
ing for both local suffrage and ma
tional representation.
The Commissioners, in their plan
for revamping the municipal gov
ernment, suggested creation of an
advisory council of nine members to
advise them on tax, budget and
legislative problems.