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The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30
DEWEY BEST VOTE GETTER


IN ot the impressive features of Thomas E. Dewev,s camnaion
for the Republican Presidential nomination is the manner in which
he Is winning the support of women voters.
Womens clubs to advance his candidacy are being formed in
numerous localities. Meetings held by local workers to extend this
"'sN'ahc ar reported to have aroused new party enthusiasm among
momen j" Oeh farm n urban communities. Women have come for
ward IN generous numbers to sign petitions filed for him in the
primary states.
soiutio endorsing Mr. Deweys candidacy have been adopted
o. various groups in which women have been the sole or imnorton+
participants. Straw votes and polls tell the same story: that Dewey
VIII a a commanding advantage in November with the women
'oVers n constitute about half of the nations electorate.
h reason, according to those following the development of Mr.
De"eys campaign, is obvious. Women ar intensely interested in
CREAM progressive government. They have been inspired by the fear
les I'M N which Mr.. Dewey has served the people of New York
Ony Moreover, they like the forthrightness of his recent addresses
ne la deaithw with national issues in simple, logical fashion. He has
consistently avoided statements open to more than one Interpretation
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30

"Fate's even-handed justice is re
ported to have caught up with tn
small group of United States cit.
zens who moved to Nassau and be
came British subjects. From ther
they cabled orders to Wall Stree
blissfully free from income ia.
the SEC, the Holding Corporatio
Act, etc. Now the pinch has al
rived, The British Government
taking over all their American S,
curities and giving in return d.
p%reciated English governmel
bonds ."-New York Post.
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30

"The reports of special congress
sional elections in the Buckeye
state make one hesitate to believe
that the results there constitute
an out and out rejection of the
Roosevelt policies =. If the type of
Republican leadership that has
been given to the people of Ohio
during the administration of Gov
ernor Bricker is what the party
would substitute for the New Deal
then we shudder to think of the
state to which this country may be
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30

"Young Tom Dewey had better
stick to the practice of law. He's
better in that field than in attempt
ing to solve the farm program
In law it has been his record thai
generally he travelled in a straight
line, and arrived at a destination
In presenting his 8-point program
for the solution of the farm prob
lem in Lincoln Wednesday nigh
as a part of his presidential candi
dacy, he chased himself around il
circles, and at the end pulled u
perspiring, without having arrive
at any point other than from whicl
he started. Lincoln (Neb.) Sta
(Dem.)
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30

Hard as it may seem to imagine
Hoover being a presidential candi-
date, indications point more and
more in hat direction. : Perhaps
he could make a better race than
anyone else. But nothing could
emphasize the dormancy of the
COP quite as strongly as such a
selection. That party would be
saying in effect that it is right
back to where it was eight years
ago."-Fairmont wv. Va.) Times
(Dem.)
New York's Thomas K. Dewey,
temporarily misplaced in Nebras-
ka on the second of his political
tours, calls on farmers of the Mid
west to foreclose on the New Deal.
Well, when he talks of foreclosures
he is using a term that farm folk
know right well. And they learned
its fullest meaning under condi-
tons created by the rugged indivi-
dualism Mr.. Dewey admires so
greatly. = (Ky.) Court
er-Journal (Dem.)
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30
Candidates and Issues
AS Editors View Them

Whatever the practical consid-
erations of money-raising which
led to the selection of Ernest T.
Weir to head the Republican FL
nance Committee, the choice can
not be viewed as anything but a
political blunder on the part of the
leadership of the Republican Ma
tional Committee Buffalo IN.
Y.) News lind. Rep.)
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30
brought in the coming four years"
Springfield (Mass.) News (Ind.)

"Uncle Sam has been taking a
census since 1890. In this year 1910
certain republicans-who are out
of office-have seen fit to picture
this years census as some sort OF
an inquisition. The critics come
in poor grace as they try to make
political capital out of this ques-
ton, seek to muddy the water and
make difficult the tasks of those
who are engaged in doing an i'm
portant and necessary service.
They seem to have been somewhere
else when the sense of fairness was
distributed "-Clarksbury wv. Val
Exponent (Dem.)
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30
. LETTER TO TIL e.
NAACP
National Office 50 Fifth Ave.
New York City, N. Y.

Anti-Lynching Bill. Would be very
Harry Leland pleased if this information coul.
1924 N. 18th St. be sent at your earliest conven
Omaha, Nebraska fence.
March 18th, 1910 Respectfully yours,
NAACP Headquarters Harry Leland.
New York, City -
Gentleman: ANSWER TO ABOVE LErTEr
Out here in the middle west we Mr.. Harry Leland
are on the eve of an election, Sena- 2S24 North 10Th Street
tor Edward R. Burke il seeking re- Omaha, Nebraska.
election on the Democratic ticket M dau NJ
he is being opposed by our present Hon. ts H. nanm.
Governor Hon. Aoy L. Cochran, a R,rLo 81 ~ amg W.
sano no,idoa !" "'" o' as requested in your letter of the
sane pohces' 18th.
We the Coored people "who are Evorv noonol
taking their politics more serious VT M
, """' INT if gu TO furnish Secretary.
A RECORD is A RECORD,
Senator Edward R. Burke made it. We didn't Hero = ;s NJ M
gro Voters If you don't understand this after you read it, please call
WE. $40 or call at my office 2407 North Lake st.
John o. Wood.
To Branches of the NAACP and organizations cooperating on Anti
Lynchng Bill: Study and preserve this carefully for reference.
Record of Nebraska Senators NAACP stand ON how How Your
1889 voted. vo+oJ
74th Congress Is 243 1885 Norris. (A Burke ID,
1. April &c, 1896
FIRST MOTION TO ADJOURN N N
2. April 81, 1886
SECOND MOTION TO ADJOURN N Pr N
3. April 20, 1886
THIRD MOTION TO ADJOURN N
4. May /, 1886
FOURTH MOTION TO ADJOURN N N
18th Congress (H. R. 1900
1937-1938
5. August II, 1887
MOTION TO ADJOURN N NV NV
6. January G, 1888
MOTION TO ADJOURN N NV
T. January %, 1888
signers of 1t Petition for Cloture Y
8. January 81, 1889
VOTE ON CLOTURE Y
9. February a, 1888
MOTION TO DISPLACE BILL. N
10. February ID, 1888
Signers End Petition for Cloture Y
II. February 16, 1888
VOTE ON CLOTURE Y N
II. February 81, 1888
Motion to take up Relief Bill
EXPLANATION: Yves, Mo, NV-not voting G-oeneral
pair "a vote paired against another Senator's vote. without indeafn,
who voted for and who voted against the measure), Prepared for,
PA-paired against.
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30
Open Letter..

JUS with the complete record of
Senator Burke's action and stand
on all matters pertaining to the
welfare of u group especially the
Anti-Lynching Bill. Would be very
pleased if this information could
be sent at your earliest conven-
fence.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Leland.
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30

eve wonder why the ultra con-
servatives object to answering
questions about income and outgo :?
The Government wants to learn
something about the incomes of
the poor of this country. What
are the Old Tories afraid of? May
be the Economic royalists are
afraid for the truth to be known.
Who will it hurt if the govern
ment learns something about the
LOW income and NO income citi-
zens ~ Arlington (O.) Airing
tonian (Dem.)
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30
ANSWER TO ABOVE LETTER

ANSWER TO ABOVE LETTER
Mr.. Harry Leland
1924 North 26th Street
Omaha, Nebraska.
Ny dear Mr.. Leland:
Here is the record of Senator
Burke on the anti-lynching bill,
as requested in your letter of the
18th.
Every sincerely,
Walter White,
Secretary.
The Omaha guide., 1940-03-30

EXPLANATION: Yves, Mo, NV-not voting, G-general
par Ia vote paired against another Senator's vote, without indicating
who voted for and who voted against the measure), Prepared for.
PA-paired against.
EXPLANATION OF MOTIONS: During the bnibuster against
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
MARION FARMER
GIVEN BREAK
Wrecks Truck Load of
Eggs in Brooklyn Dis
trict- Given NOlIe

A butter & egg man whose eggs
got scrambled as he pursued an
alcoholic path at the helm of his
truck yesterday, was granted a nolle
by Judge Theobald E. Conway on
charges of intoxication and breach
of the peace today.
John Kiyak, At, a Marion farmer,
told the court he savored the local
sauce q little too much yesterday,
as he passed through the city with
his truckload of eggs. Police ar
rested him in Brooklyn where ne
was allegedly giving a dissertation
on the merits of his eggs, and dis
turbing the peace thereby. Police
testified he apparently grew q lit
tie too rough with the eggs, and
cracked several.
AS there was no evidence Of
drunken driving, he was arrested
on plain charges of intoxication and
breach Of the peace. A previously
spotless record, moved the judge to
nolle the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
Four Witnesses Over
La Porte 'Holdup-Man'
Hartford Prisoner Identified By TorrngtOn Men, Peni.
tertiary Inmates Not on Stand Yet

and by Atty. Alfred F. Wechsler and
Atty. Benjamin d. Baggish, also Of
Hartford.
States Atty. Blodgett won from
the court a ruling which will pro-
hibit the defense from having the
three New York state convicts at
trial sessions until the taking Of
defense testimony begins. This
ruling was made over the objec-
ton of defense attorneys who took
an exception. Judge Simpson also
ruled that LaPorte, who was brought
to Litchfield by state prison guards,
will remain In the county jail each
night during the trial in custody Of
High Sheriff Novey.
The four state troopers who were
stationed at the court room exits
were Donald G. Frost, william Mem
ser, E. F. Pequinot and Albert H.
Pethick. LaPorte was guarded by
Deputy Sheriff James P. Ryan Of
Thomaston. Deputy Sheriff George
Buckley Of Terryville scanned all
spectators as they entered the court
room and remained on duty at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
Eight New Buildings
For State Hospital
WPA Provides More Than $l,OOO,OOO for Needed
Improvements at MiddIetOwn Institution

whose grant Of more than 81 200 900
represents As per cent Of the total
cost Of the buildings, is in receipt
Of report from its Regional Trav-
cling Engineer, c. A. williams,
stating that practically all exterior
work has been completed and &C.
cupancy Of the buildings await fin
ishing Of the interiors.
Part OF Program
Actual construction is being effect
ed under the direction of Robert A..
Hurley, Commissioner of the State
Department of Public Works. These
units, as are many others through
out the State, are part of Connect
icutS $25,000, 900 institutional build
ing program, in which PWA funds
are represented to the extent of ap-
proximately $l1,000,o00.
The new facilities in Middletown
consist of two large hospitals, now
identified at Hospital No. 1 and
Hospital No. located at extreme
ends Of the institutions grounds;
an employees building; paint
shop; an infirmary building: two
duplex cottages and the superin-
tendent's residence.
Reconstruction and alterations
are to the North Hospital, the Main
or Administration Building and the
patients cafeteria.
Summarizing the work completed
to date, Mr.. Williams report stated
that all architectural, electrical,
mechanical and engineering designs
were rendered by staff employees of
the Department of Public Works,
which made for closer cooperation
between the Department, the PWA
and the contractors. Progress in all
phases of construction, his report
added, was ahead of schedule.
By July LIST
Under the terms of the grant all
structures bearing PWA docket mum
structures bearing PWA docket
numbers must be completed by
July of this year.
The report concluded that "strict
examination reveals that the De-
partment of Public Works advertised
for bids for all construction work at
least three times in newspapers of
Connecticut's eight counties and
that all building trades were given
ample opportunity to bid in accor-
dance with established rules and
regulations of the department"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
Defendant is
GIVEN VERDICT
$4,000 Asked in Claim
Based on Fall Into Open
Getaway

Judge Miles r. McNif in the court
Of common pleas this morning filed
a memorandum of decision, finding
for the defendant in the case of
William Cypress against Lyman
Wilson:
The plaintiff claimed 5000 as a
result Of injuries sustained when
he fell into an open cellarway in
the rear Of the defendants property
at 100 North Main street. The ac-
cident happened after midnight on
Oct. %, 1889.
The defendant operates q store at
the above address and evidence in
troduced showed 1t was his custom
to put out his front lights at mid
night even though he did not close
his store. He permitted men to play
cards and drink COTE in the store
after the midnight hur.
The plaintiff was seeking to en-
ter a tenement in the property at
the time Of the accident by rear
entrance. Judge McNiff found that
the defendant owed no duty to the
plaintiff to kepe the rear end of
the building lighted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
Especial to The Democracy

. .Litchfield, April 10-Steady. at
temptS on the part of defense at
attorneys to break down the iden-
tification of the accused by six OF
eight witnesses featured the second
morning of the new trial Of Orlan-
do LaPorte, %, of Hartford, today.
LaPorte Is charged with having
been a principal in a robbery at a
store in Torrington in 1887 when
$144 was taken from the proprie-
tors cash register.
Andrew Killiany of Torrington
was the first witness called to the
stand today. He admitted he was
unable to identify LaPorte as the
hold-up man. Killiany was in the
store of the Saba Brothers at the
time Of the robbery.
Four witnesses yesterday identi-
fled the Hartford man as being the
hold-up man. They were Charles
Saba, brother of the owner of the
Saba store; Joseph Bozenski, a
clerk in the store; Michael Gallo and
George Carley.
Three convicts from New York
State penitentiaries were at the trial
yesterday under heavy guard. They
are Edward Olszewski, Ralph Briggs
and Luman Olivo, all of whom are
serving long terms. John Hickey
and John Dunno took the stand
yesterday, but were unable to iden-
tify either of the trio as the hold
up man. Neither of the convicts
have been called to the stand as
yet.
States Atty. William H. Blodgett,
who is conducting the prosecution,
is assisted by Common Pleas Court
Pros. j. Howard Roberts of Thorn
aston Defense Atty. Reuben Ka-
! minski of Hartford is assisted by
his brother. ATTY. Harry KamiuSky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10

Oficial reports that the city has
more bootlegging than ever before,
has caused Sydney, Australia, to
start a drive on "sly grog" shops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
Capacity Audience
To Greet DR.. Curran
Noted Lawyer-Priest to Give Lecture in Buckingham
Hall Friday Evening; Choral Club to Render Numbers

A capacity audience is expected
to greet Rev. DR.. Edward Lodge
Curran in Buckingham han next
Friday evening when that distin-
guished lawyer, priest, lecturer and
orator makes his first Waterbury
appearance as guest speaker for
the Citizens Study Club. DR.. Curran
is widely known as president Of the
International Catholic Trust Society
and q frequent contributor to ma
tionally known magazines. His writ
ingS and speeches assailing evidence
Of intolerance in America and his
enthusiastic endorsement Of the
social justice movement as advocat-
ed by Rev. Charles e. Coughlin,
famed radio priest Of Royal Oak,
Mich, have made him one Of the
foremost figures in public life to-
day.
DR.. Curran Is editor Of Light"
official magazines Of the Interna-
tional Catholic Truth Society. For
years he has lectured before nom
Catholic organizations in the south
and southwest. His speeches against
Communism have been widely quot
ed.
Rev. Joseph M. Donnelly, assist
ant pastor Of st. Thomas Church
will present DR.. Curran to the large
audience expected. A group of
prominent citizens will act as mem
bers Of q reception committee. A
representative number Of local
clergymen will also be in attend
ance.
Prier to the lecture an organ re-
cital will be given by Eugene T.
Oviatt. Several special numbers will
also be rendered by the Waterbury
Catholic High School Choral Club,
composed Of sixty voices, with Miss
Dorothy Bernier, Glass Of 80, ac-
companist on the organ.
Final arrangements for the lee
ture will be made tonight at a
meeting Of the ticket committee at
the home of Miss Katherine Leahey,
Of Is Savings street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
TEACHERS INVITED
TOSTATE LECTURE
Instructors of Mentally
Handicapped Children to
Meet in Hartford

Teachers of special classes for
mentally handicapped children here
are expected to attend the Connec-
ticut Special Education association
luncheon at the Hotel Bond, In
Hartford, Saturday.
An added feature will be two
guest speakers.
At 1890 a. m, Miss Louise D.
Tessin Of Springfield, Mass, art
educator, illustrator of childrens'
books, and contributor to art maya
zines, will speak on "Handcraft for
the Special Glasses"
Lunch will be served at 1890. I'M
mediately following the luncheon,
at 1880 p. m, DR.. Dawson Dean Of
New Jersey will speak. His SUBJECT
will be Adjusting the School to the
Child" Delinquency will be one
problem under discussion.
All interested are invited to hear
the speakers. Reservations for the
luncheon may be sent to Miss Maud
Keator, State Office Building, Hart
ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10

When pipes burst in fats and
houses in Russia as the result of
frost the persons responsible are to
betried for sabotage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
EMMA A. TAYLOR
AWARDED DAMAGES

Emma A. Taylor Of Cheshire was
awarded damages Of $435.62 by
Judge Miles F. McNiff in the Court
of Common Pleas yesterday after
noon against her estranged hus-
band, Vance Taylor Of Plymouth.
The woman sued for loans she al
legged she made to her husband.
Taylor recently lost an annulment
action brought against his wife In
Superior Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
WILLIAM GROUDEN
HAS PINCH-HITTER

The post Of signal operator at fire
headquarters is being held current
ly by John Mitchell, Jr., son Of the
late Capt. John Mitchell who died
on duty after Is years Of service.
John Mitchell is substituting for
Priv. william F. Grouden, who is III
at home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10

spectators door. Deputy Sheriff
Hector T. Morse of Litchfield
opened and closed the sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10

Accommodations for a large number
Of mentally i'll persons are rapidly
being made available at the Conn
ecticut State Hospital, Middletown.
where eight new buildings have
been erected and extensive recon-
struction and alterations under
taken on three existing structures.
The Public Works Administration,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
President

Spring Swing, as sponsored by
the Alpha Hi-Y next Saturday
evening In the Central YMCA's
ballroom is expected 10 be one Of
the outstanding social events Of
recent years. Students represent
ing the various local high schools
will be numbered among guests
of the evening. Cliff Skaters
orchestra win provide the music,
while Miss Fannie Rossi will be
the guest soloist Of the evening.
President Edward Bowling heads
the committee Of arrangements,
assisted by sub chairmen, Thomas
Cream, publicity; Leo Kelly, pro-
grams; Walter Adomaitis, decora-
tons; Ted Anton, orchestra; Ray
Cashin, refreshments and Frank
DooIey, entertainsmcn:.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
JANICE WELL SCHOOLED

Janice Logan, who has the only
feminine role in Paramount's
Queen of the Mob" with Ralph
Bellamy and Blenche Yurka, has a
slow precise manner of speech-just
the opposite of her brothers deliv-
cry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
LIBRARY CONCERT
TONIGHT PUT OFF

The Waterbury Pops" Concert
arranged for this evening at the
Bronson library has been postponed
until Wednesday evening at the Ii
brafy.
An "all-request" program, to
which the public is cordially invited,
has been arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
Carmella D'Artella
Sues City, $4,000

Suit for $4,000 was filed in SUI
perior court this afternoon against
the city Of Waterbury by Carmella
D'Artella. The woman alleges she
suffered serious injuries as a result
of Q fall on a defective sidewalk at
the corner of Congress and High
land avenues, Oct. %, 1886.
The sidewalk Is alleged to have
been uneven and broken and negli-
gence on the part Of the city is
claimed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-10
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permit has been
issued at the office of Building
Inspector John T. Hartley:
Elizabeth Swirsky, to erect brick
garage at 22 Railroad Hill street,
$1,000.
The Nome nugget., 1940-11-27
SHORT SKIRTS FOR
 WOMEN OF GREAT BRITAIN

LONDON, Nov. - The aver age British woman will wear shorter skirts and Woolan under wear and British new Woolen dresses this winter because of the aerial blitzkrieg.
 A survey of London shops in dicated that common sence will be the keynote of war fashions. The wearing of uniforms and tin hats by women dictated the pres ent trend toward shorter simpler styles of hair dressing while win ter temperatures in air raids shel ters have made the London Wo- man vote for wool rather than silk, both in frocks and under wear.
 The general gloom of war is bringing bright colors into their own again in England, as British women strive to keep a chsery outlook.
The Nome nugget., 1940-11-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
No. 627

In the Probate Court in and for the Cape Nome Precinct, Territory of Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate Of IRA M. RANK, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that by order of the Probate Court in and for the Cape Nome Precinct, Territory of Alaska, the under signed has been. appointed Ex- ecutor of the Estate of Ira M. Rank, deceased. All persons hay ing claims against said estate shall present them with proper vouchers attached, within six months from the date of this no tice to the undersigned at Nome, Alaska.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska, Novem ber 3, 1940.
 Kenneth McVeigh Rank
 Executor Publish Nov. 13 20 27 Dec. 4, 1940.
The Nome nugget., 1940-11-27
ALASKA'S SEVENTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE

Starting today the Alaska Tu- berculOsis Association is asking the people of Alaska for their support for the work of eradicat ing tuberculosis in the Territory. The S als you buy at this time are on the front lines of this war, every day of the year.
 The seals bought this year will:
 Contribute to the support of the Tuberculin Testing and K ray Clinics held each year in th,s schools of Alaska and which have been responsible for the dis covery of so many cases of tuber culosis in the early stages when a cure is usually easily effected.
 Support an ever-increasing health education program az ainst this disease; in the schools, among clubs, in fact, anywhere that outlets for educational in formation are available.
 Assist in securing facilities for the treatment of the estimated more than 2,000 cases of the dis ease now in Alaska.
 Of greater importance, Christ mas Seals help protect your home from this disease.
 The schools in Nome are help ing with the sale campaign this year by sending sheets of the stamps home with the children, and we are asking that you buy your seals from them. Rev. Will bur P. Wood is chairman of the drive in the city and will be in charge of selling the Christmas Seal Certificates in the down town section this week.
The Nome nugget., 1940-11-27
MARY COUNCIL IS NEW
 SECRETARY TO DIMOND

Mrs. Robert J. Jernberg who who been in the office of Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond for the past three years and served as secretary to the Delegate since April 15, 1940, recently resigned and with Mir. Jernberg has come to Alaska where he will engage in the practice of law.
 Miss Mary Lee Council, daugh ter of Dr. w. w. Council of Ju- neau has taken the position left by the resignation of Mrs. Jern- berg.