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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
DELAY APPEAL in
CONSPIRACY CASE
VOluminOus Records Have
just Been Issued-May
Go Over One Term

1t now appears certain that the
appeals to the Supreme Court of
Errors Of former Mayor Hayes and
the other men involved in Water
bury's municipal trial will not be
heard at the October term of that
court as scheduled. It is rather ex-
pected that the hearings on the ap-
peals will be delayed for one term
of the Supreme Court at least and
that a further delay might even
result.
In legal circles at Hartford it was
limited that States Atty. Hugh M.
Alcorn would not oppose a delay for
one term.
The huge printed record. con-
tanning ten volumes. consisting Of
$500 closely printed pages. left the
printers office yesterday and was
turned over TO superior Court Clerk
william A. Bree. Of the New Haven
Superior Court, who Is distributing
the copies OF the record 10 the jus-
tees Of the Supreme Court and
lawyers In the case.
Sent Out BY Express
II was stated at Clerk Bree's Of
flee this noon tfat copies were sent
out hy express 10 all lawyers yes.
terday and that copy was also
expressed 70 Clerk George Freeman
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
w ar Moves On
Today's Board /.
BY ]. w. T. MASON
UNITED Press War Expert)

With the first year of Europe'S war
now ending, enough experience has
been gained to show that the air.
plane, as new instrument of at
tack, seems to require maSsed targets
and low attitudes in order to become
effective. Otherwise the pre-war ex-
pectation that air offensives would
have terrifying results has not been
realized.
The Germans attacks over Great
Britain have demonstrated the weak
nesses of airplane combat in its
present stage of development. Hit
Ter repeatedly proclaimed his con-
viction that Great Britain could be
overwhelmed by air bombardment,
but with the double advantage of
numerical plane superiority and
nearness of aviation bases he does
not seem any nearer that objective
today than year ago.
After the most intensive air at
tacks within German power to de-
liver, no primary objective has
been gained. British shipping still
traverses coastal waters at will; Brit
ish ports remain open; British fac
tories continue to function; British
civilian casualties from air bombs
have been less than road accidents
The widely heralded invasion of
Britain, planned to follow domina-
ton of the air, appears to have been
indefinitely postponed.
Negative Results
These negative results are the con-
sequence of Britain,s resolute de-
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
Five Killed In London

Other German targets were a
southwest coast town and midlands
town, both attacked persistently. The
water supply of the southwest town
was interrupted when a bomb hit
main. German bombs were report.
ed to have fallen in Is districts Of
the country.
Berlin claimed that a gigantic
fire" was caused by an attack on
the Liverpool docks. The German
reports said that massive raid was
made on Liverpool and nearby
Birkenhead and that this western
gateway for British supplies was
damaged seriously.
Other night targets were listed by
Berlin as marlborough, Thames
Haven and the Chatham naval base.
Ten persons were known to have
been killed and % injured in the
British raid on Berlin and number
of fires were observed.
Two 110-pound bombs fell in the
KottbusserstraSse in southeast Ber-
lin, killing four men and two women
and injuring l6. Others fell in the
eastern suburb of Bruenau.
Writers Missed Something
German propaganda ministry ON.
Gals took correspondents ON a tuW
of some eastern and southern SUI
burbs and showed them that Tempel-
hof airdrome, the Lkingenberg Elec-
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
IRELAND IS RICH
COUNTRY TODAY
But Fear Pervades Nation
All May Be Lost By
Nazi Invasion
BY REUEL S. MOORE.
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

Dublin, Aug. 29.-(UP)-Eire to-
day presents a strange paradox.
On the one hand, Irishmen fear
involvement in the war and are
arming their nation against in
vaSion. ...
On the other, they rejoice in an
almost unprecedented business and
agricultural boom which the war
has brought to their nation,
Always an agricultural country,
Fire today is near to record highs
in production of grains, root crops
and livestock. simultaneously, in
dustry levels are rising sharply, un-
der impetus of demand from Bri-
tain.
Everything points to very definite
improvement of the Irish economic
situation with each passing month
the war continues-always provided
Fire can stay out of the conflict.
Irishmen Determined
This, Irishmen are determined to
do. Today more than 100000 men
are enrolled either In the army or
the local security corps-more than
one quarter OF thhe entire male
population between the ages Of IS
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
BRISTOL HAS ONE
HOUR WALK-OUT

Bristol, Conn. Aug. 90 - CUP =
A one-hour walkout was staged by
375 OF the 400 employees Of the Bris-
tol Brass Corp. today over q report
ed refusal OF the company TO confer
with q union bargaining committee
representing the workers.
Carl 0ustafson, assistant secretary
OF the corporation said the walkout
was due TO q misunderstanding
but union President Robert WinigaF
said the Arm had refused 10 meet
with the committee 10 discuss wage
adjustments. Both sides consented
10 settling the dispute through the
state board Of mediation and ar
hitration ct q conference Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
$16O,OOO,OOO Contract For
United Aircraft Corporation

Washington Aug notwithstanding the Navy
Corp agreed
face 1900 Pratt Whitney engines for the and
cost Of $16O,00O,OOO.
agreement representing engine
program furnishing
pending supplemental
appropriation
said that formal contract
is British
engines which army
requirements
concern, will delivered to services
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
Defense Committee In
City Named By Mayor
lhiry-one Prominent Citizens Are Appointed to CO.
operate in All Details With State
Defense Groups

A Waterbury defense committee of
81 members, whose duty it will be to
direct and coordinate local defense
measures and to cooperate with state
defense bodies, was appointed today
by Mayor Vincent A. Scully. A call
for the first meeting will be issued
within few days.
As suggested by Governor Ray
nlond E. Baldwin. Mayor Scully will
serve as chairman of the committee.
Attorney Finton Phelan. chairman of
the board of fire commissioners, will
serve as ,vice-chairman, and. accord
ing to the mayor, will be called on to
direct most of the defense groups
activities.
Named to the committee by the
mayor are representatives OF city
government, industry. civic organiza-
tions, press, etc. Similar committees
will function in other cities and
towns of the state. their establish
ment having been recommended by
the governor and state defense COM
missions.
Personnel Of Group
The personnel OF the Waterbury
defense committee appointed by the
mayor Is as follows:
Chairmari-Vincent A. Scully.
Vices hairman-Finton ]. Pheian.
City Government = Police Supt.
william J. Roach. Fire Chief Thomas
r. Cavanaugh: City Engineer Charles
A. Root,and supt. Of Parks James
j. Curtin.
Industry-Leon French, Frederick
Jackie and Francis T. Reeves.
Military - Lieut.. Col. william J.
shanahan and Capt. Joseph M. DE-
Pictro.
Women's Organizations = MRS.
Charles A. Tcmpieton and MIS-.
Frank p. MeEvoy.
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
BRITISH BOMBS
HAMMER BERLIN
Successful Attacks Made
on Selected Military
Zones in Berlin Area
BY WALLACE CARROLL
UNITED Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

London, Aug. 29.-UP)-Royal air
force bombers successfully raided the
Berlin area, an official announce
ment reported today, while German
raiders smashed at a British mid
lands city, attacked a southwest
coast town and few almost until
dawn over London.
The brief, official report on the
British raid on Berlin said that a
successful" attack had been made
upon selected military detectives"
in the Berlin area.
With the dawn German air activ-
ity over Britain came to a dead halt
for hours. Heaviest night blows were
aimed at a midlands city and a
southwest town. neither of which
were identified here.
Berlin claimed heavy damage to
Cardiff. Liverpool and Bristol on
Britain's west and southwest coast,
and to Sheffield in the midlands.)
Newspapermen telephoned Ports
mouth. the huge British naval base
on the south coast after hearing
German reports of a surprise RAID
which had left 1t In flames.
Lot of Bunk" Is Reply.
That's lot Of bunk" a city Of
fetal said. I'VE had an alarm dur
ing the night. but nothing was
dropped and since then there has
been no sign of any German
planes"
Mid-afternoon had arrived before
reports OF any German plane actiy-
ity in the vicinity Of Britain began
TO come In. About 4 p. m. German
planes were believed 10 be over three
southeast coast towns.
yn1erest here eentered IN the at
tack on Berlin.
Berlin reports said that two Brit
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
Germany, Italy Fight
For Peace In Balkans
ENJOYS OF Both Nations in Vienna Today to Coax or
Force Rumania, Hungary to Be Good;
Russia Is Absent
BY ROBERT H. BEST

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Vienna, Aug. 29-CUP)-The for
eign ministers of Germany and Italy
met with Hungary's foreign minister
Count Stephen CSaky and Premier
Count Paul Teleki at the Imperial
hotel this morning in the first SEES
sion of a conference called to settle
the quarrel between Hungary and
Rumania over Pennsylvania.
The meeting was still under way
at 1890 p. m. $3.50 a. m. EDIT
Later, the axis powers foreign
ministers, Joachim Won Ribbentrop
of Germany and Count Galeazzo
Ciano of Italy, were to meet Ru-
manian delegation, due this after
noon.
The plan apparently was for Won
Ribbentrop and Ciano to hear each
side of the quarrel, which has de-
veloped into border skirmishes this
week, and then to bring the Ru-
manian and Hungarian delegations
together for a four-nation session.
Basis for the conference presumably
was laid down by Adolf Hitler when
he conferred with German Foreign
Minister Joachim Won Ribbentrop
and Italian Foreign Minister Count
Galeazzo Ciano at his Obersalzburg
mountain chalet yesterday. Won
Ribbentrop and Ciano came here
Immediately. Rumania's Foreign
Minister Mihail ManoileScu was ar
irving today.
Won RibbentrOp Meets Them
Hungarian Foreign Minister Count
Stephen Csaky. accompanied by
Hungarian Premier Count Paul Tel
eki who was acting as observer. and
a staff Of Hungarian experts, ar
rived by train at 10 a. m. They were
greeted at the station by Won Rib
bentrop.
Observers believed that the axis
powers would have little difficulty
enforcing their desire for peace In
the Balkans on Rumania and Hun
gary. A larger problem loomed. how
ever-the uncertainty OF Russia's
position. Russian sources In Berlin
were quoted that no Russian observ-
er was attending the conference
here. There had been no indication
that Russia was invited.
"a reliable source at Bucharest
said RuinaEiian Foreign Minister
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
HOUSE FIGHTS
CONSUMPTION
PROVISIONS
Two Accepted Senate
Planks Disputed By
House Members
MAJOR ONE IS ON
MEMS AGE LIMITS
Communicating Industry
for Defense Materials
Another Obstacle
BY JOHN R. BEAL
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, August 20. -
CUP = A bitter dispute over
two provisions of the Burke
Wadsworth CONSUMPTION Bill
as approved by the Senate,
threatened today to delay adj
ministration plans to speed it
through the House. The Sen
alto approved the bill, So to 81,
last night after IA days of de-
bate. If 1t becomes law, it will be
the first time In American history
that men have been compelled to
undergo military training in peace
time.
The House version of the bill still
is In committee and administration
plans for bringing it to the floor
next week may have to be changed
unless the disputes are settled this
week.
The major one is over the ages OF
men to be required to register for
military service. The Senate bill
would register all men between 81
and 81. estimated to number 12000,-
600. The army would be authorized to
pick 100000 of them for IL months
training each year for five years.
But the House military Affairs Com
mittee has tentatively agreed to re-
quire all men between q and As to
register and thus be subject to
drafts.
The other obstacle involves the
amendment of Senator Richard B.
Russell. Democrat. Georgia. which
the Senate adopted shortly before
final passage at o'clock. last night.
1t would grant the executive depart
ment power to commander indus
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29

Washington. August 20. - CUP -
William J. Collins. superintendent
OF the Senate Press Gallery and an
employee there for more than 30
years. died late yesterday. He was
Only one present member OF the
Senate - Senator Ellison d. Smith.
Democrac, South Carolina = has
been associated with that chamber
longer. Collins' official term" as
On einploye began In 1909. He be-
came assistant superintendent In
1913 and superintendent In 1891.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Aug. 29-(UP)-Gov-
eminent expenses and receipts for
the current fiscal year through Aug.
9th, compared with q year ago:
This Year Expenses Last Year
81, 446, 560,7S4.9O $1,553, 23S, 662.24
Receipts
$7s9,670,227.11 $6s4,015,7sO.7
Gross Deficit
sos. Sso.557.7s ssss, 222, s2l.52
Net Deficit
sss2,57l.4O7.7s ssss.oss. ssi.5s
Cash Balance
$2,4ss,4s4.s7s.ss s2.s2s.2fs.si7.o2
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
Night Raiders Rain Hail OF
Bombs Upon L london, Berlin
Death, Fires, Destruction
Inflicted On Both Capitals
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS
UNITED Press Foreign News EDITOR


Nghtang planes aned hail of high explosive and mcndiary
bombs upon London and Berlin today the first anniversary drew
armed conflict Britain and Ger
locked titanic struggle which already had than
half into Africa Threat extension of the battle into
undated.
The crescendo of night air warfare appeared be rising
Both London and Berlin reported the night attacks yet
both smashing blows also aimed
a other cities
Lonons raid lasted hours and 10 Rerls half
long. timed at W. hours and So minutes
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
THE WORLD WAR
Is YEARS AGO
AUG. 20, 1915

tBy United PressD
Western Front without major
action for S0lh day.
Russian army continued 10 fan
back before Austro- German e.
feisive on Eastern Front.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
1000 INCENDIARY BOMBS FALL

1000 INCENDIARY BOMBS FALL
Nearly 1000 incendiary bombs fell on London.
High explosive missiles were dropped as we'll Ger
man raiders operating for the most part groups Of
two three few the city from dusk until dawn.
1t the second night of three that many Lon
doners had spent most of the time in air raid shelters
Bombs fell in 10 different districts and there were
many casualties, including some fatalities.
Five Killed In London
Five persons killed in London when bomb hit
Squarely aboveSurface air raid shelter Two large
fires reported, in Five-and-Ten Cent Store
building. Other fires said to have been minor and
exnqushed quickly by air raid wardenS and regular fire
fighting services No bombs fell in the fashionable west
end or in the heart of London
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29

Top or that vacation romance with
Bridal Engagement Ensemble.
picFp0nt's, lso Bank St.-Adv.
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The Weather

Occasional Rain For
Tonight, Friday I
Fun Weather Report Page l
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27

smash hit, Michael Shayne, Private Detective" with Lloyd Nolan ano Marjorie Weaver.
 Flashl-celebrat New Years Eve in the modern manner with 8 "whoopee' exit of 1940 and glam- orous welcome of 1941. There will be gala midnight stage and screen show New Years Eve, Tuesday night, December 31st, at midnight, for positively one performance only, with doors opening at 11:30. On our stage there will be Broadway headline vaudeville acts in person in the flesh. And on the screen, the preview showing perform ance only-of Kay Kyser in You'll Find Out" the musical comedy mystery with Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Bella Lugosi. Ginny Simms and Kay Kyser's Band, including Ish- -Bibble, Harry Rabbit, Sully Mason and all the others. Seate are now on sale at the box office. It will be night of fun and frolic, and the sane way to celebrate New Years Eve. Make a date to bring the best girl friend and every member of the entire family. Re- member the night, Tuesday, Decem Der 31st, at midnight. BUY SEATS NOW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27

ENDS "THE MARK OF ZORRO" & SAT. "YOUTH WILL BE SERYEDo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
Promising Pictures Feature Programs Of LocdI Ihedters
Don Ameche, With Double Role In The Road To Rio,
 Decides He Isn't An Easy Actor To Get Along With

tributions to the Community Chest this season they were shocked to discover Bing was on the list for only $1,000. An over-zealous leader of the drive-and I do mean drive decided that wasn't enough and sent man to see the actor.
 Crosby is the sort of gent who's disinclined to offer apologies or ex- plantations to make himself look good. All he said was he had given grand and maybe that was enough. With this rebuff, the cam paign official began sending a string of high-pressure takers to make Crosby loosen up. No luck.
 Meanwhile the studio got tired of so many Interruptions on the set, and one of its men asked Larry Crosby, BingE business manager, for an estimate of the actors gifts dur ing the year. A list was provided of proveable items to be deducted on his income tax return, and it showed several churches, hospitals and orphanages received well over $20,000 of Bing's money in 1940. The Tacoma Community Chest got 5000, too. And there was not even any estimate of gifts to individuals, and the screen colony knows he helps a lot of them.
 That stopped the high-pressuring and drew a nlumbled apology. l never would have been gracious enollgh to do what Crosby did then He sent in another, check.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
GARLAND, MURPHY
 IN STRAND FILM
Little Nellie Kelly" Gets Underway Sunday With
 Gallant SOns''

Ending tomorrow evening at the popular Warner Brothers Strand theater is The Mark of Zorro" star ring Tyrone Power with Linda Dar- nell and Basil Rathbone; also Jane Withers in Youth Will Be Served
 Introducing Judy Garland in her first solo starring role and in her first grown up love affair. Little Nellie Kelly, opening a three-day at the Strand starting Sunday is heralded as giving the popular young actress her fullest opportun- ity dramatically to date.
 Stepping temporarily out of the ''kid' roles, Miss Garland becomes a grown-up and adds new glory to her acting and singing fame.
 The picture is flimiZation of George M. Cohan's smash Broad way stage hit and is said to be a merry medley of songs and comedy, Scrappy Irish folk in their feuds and frienships, the romance of an Irish colleen on the sidewalks of New York
 Judy shows a new facet in her many sided talents in the role, first of the young Irish girl who marries and journeys to the promised land of America-later as the joyous charmer of the Bowery, charac- terization that takes it's place as one of her greatest performances.
 The supporting cast is headed by George Murphy, who also appears in a role new to him, one in which he neither sings nor dances. Murphy is said to be excellent in this type of characterization. Charles Winin- ger who takes the part of the elder ly Irish grandfather, gets one of his best opportunities in months and makes the most of it. Also included in the supporting cast is Douglas McPhail, youthful baritone remem- bered for his work in Babes In Arms"
 Co-featuring the program is an- other studded hit Gallant Sons" with Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville and Gene Reynolds in the leads and featuring Gail Patrick, Ian Hunter and host of other favorites.
 The film tells a dramatic story of a high school group who turn de- tectives to mingie thrills and heart interest with hilarious comedy.
 Coming to the Strand on Wednes- day next is Escape" co-starring Robert Taylor and Norma Shearer. On the same big show will be Hull labalo" with Frank Morgan and Billie Buykc. Coming soon to the Strand are such must see" attrac- tions as .Bittersweet' with Nelson Eddy and Jeannette Macdonald; "The Letter" starring Bette Davis; "A Dispatch From Reuters" star ring Edward G. Robinson; Tin Pan Alley, Texas Rangers Ride Again" and a score of other outstanding attractions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-27
GLEN GRAY HERE
 FOR TWIN SHOWS
Casa LOnla Band and 8 VOdvil Acts at Bucking=
 ham Hall Sunday

Glen Gray and his Casa Loma or chestra, which comes to Bucking- ham Hall Sunday afternoon and eve- ming in person to headline a banner swingsation show featuring eight deluxe acts of big time Broadway vaudeville, is considered by many critics the foremost dance band in the world today.
 Sunday, January 5, Louie Prima and his Gleebie Rhythm orchestra will be featured at the same hall. A prize jitterbug contest will be held in connection with Prima's appear ance here and all Waterburians in- terested in competing for the money may file their entries at either Mo- Coy's or DiVito,s Music stores.
 Critics make this statement about Glen. Gray because 1t is decidedly a musicians band" Ga symphony trained musician will be the first to marvel at its technical ability) and because it is popular with multi tude of radio listeners from coast to coast and recently were featured with George Burns and Oracle Allen program. In other words, Casa Lo- ma are commercial without being "corny' as musicians call it.
 Glen Gray and the Casa Loma band are an outstanding example of swing Ca style they have been play- ing since they organized in 1929) The men combine the pulSating rhythm of the Negro with the suave finish of the expert white man They sizzle in the hottest kind of jazz, blowing out intricate arrange ments that amaze and thrill the swing cat" and could be duplicated only by a Duke Ellington.
 And then they turn right around an dplay the sweet, sentimental stanzas of the popular romantic ball. lards that MT. and Mrs. John @. Public prefer, and do both with such perfection, such technique that a of critics have named them as the No. l band of all time.