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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
SURVEY OF WAGES
 FOR CITY DEPT.
Is Almost Completed By Budget Director, Thor-
 vald E. Olsen

A survey of wage scales within city departments by Budget Director Thorvald E. Olsen is rapidly near. ing completion, and a comprehen- sive report on claimed inequalities in pay soon will be submitted to Mayor Vincent A. Scully. The re- port is scheduled to be ready in ample time for use in preparation of the city budget for next year, dis cussion of which will begin after de- partmental estimates are submitted Sept. Is.
 The budget director began his survey early in the year at the re- quest of Mayor Scully. In asking that wage scales in all departments be studied the mayor said he had received reports that some salaries were too low and that in other in stances, with two employees doing the same type of work, one received considerably less than the other.
 Rather than make piecemeal ad- justments, the mayor said at the time, he believed that all concerned would benefit most of a general sur. vey of the whole city payroll were made Excluded from consideration, of course. are those under contract or whose salaries are fixed by the city charter
 It is probable that adjustments of pay scales to correct any inequal- ities will be considered when the budget for next year is taken up. The group most affected will be those in the low-wage brackets, notably clerks in the arious offices and junior inestigators for the city welfare department. The total money needed to make the neces- sary adjustments will probably not be very large.
 There has been talk, unoficially of the possibility of providing auto matic increases for certain classifi- cations of city employees after stipu- lated periods, but the extra funds necessary for such a plan will prob. ably rule it out, as far as next year is concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
HARRY HOPKINS
 TO QUIT CABINET
Resignation of Commerce Secretary Expected To-
 day at White House

Washington, Aug. 24-(UP)-The White House probably will announce the resignation of Secretary od Commerce Harry L. Hopkins today
 A close friend of Hopkins in- formed the United Press that the secretary plans to leave the cabinet shortly before Labor Day.
 White House Secretary Stephen T Early said '.in all probability" a statement on the subject would be issued during the day.
 Reasons for the resignation were not revealed although it was indi- cated that the man who directed Roosevelt forces at the Chicago Democratic convention desired great CT liberty to participate in the coming campaign than his cabinet duties would allow.
 Some sources believed, however that Hopkins health will not stand vigorous electioneering. His health has been frail for several years. He was 50 years old last Saturday, Aug IT.
 Hopkins resignation had been rumored about the capital for sev. eral weeks and speculation as to hi: successor centered around former Assistant Secretary of War Loui: Johnson who resigned from the Little Cabinet" to permit Republi- can Secretary of War Henry L stimson to bring in his own assist ant.
 Johnson refused an offersto be ( presidential assistant on national defense but was offered another post which he said was SO fiattering' that he could not turn 1t down without seroius consideration. Some observers believed 1t might be the commerce secretaryship. McNutt May Succeed
 Another rtimored successor e Hopkins is Federal Security Ad- ministrator Paul V. McNutt. Some believed that McNutt's association with the security agency would hamper his political activity during tcontinusd O Page 2D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
ESTATE OF ELIOT
 COSS $2O2,257
Appraisal Filed in Probate Court Today-Goes to
 Wife, Children

Eliot P. Goss, member of thu prominent manufacturing family left an estate of $202, ,257.20, accord. ing to an appraisal filed with Judgt Patrick Healey in probate court to. day. Mfr. Goss, who died June 2l after a short illness, left no will, anc his estate will go to his wife anc two children.
 The estate consists for the most part of stock holdings. the most valuable being 4,230 shares in the Scovill Mfg. Co.,. where he was ar executive. The Scovill stock is valu. ed at $11S,44O.
 MT. Goss was the son of Mrs. E o. Goss and the late E. O. Goss Scovill Go. president. He was q brother of ex-Congressman Edward w. Goss, now of Washington, anc William M. Goss, of this city. He was graduated from Yale in 1881.
 His interest in the estate of E. O 0oss is listed as $24. 4.920.67, with irl- terest of ei,1ie.2l. The further sun of $5,000. with interest of sl00.S5. il reported due from his fathers estate
 Other miscellaneous items are: sal. ary due. s255.62; car, $725; station wagon. $200: horse. el00: insurance rebate. t6.7s: savings account. Wa. terbury Savings Bank, $7.6o; check ing account, Citizens and Manufac- turers National Bank, $00A6.
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
LONDON HEARS
 BOOMING GUNS
Big Gun Duel Ragged as Rival Bomber Plane Met
 in Death Blows
BY WALLACE CARROLL

Limited Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 London, Aug. 24.-(UP)-German planes, renewing big scale attacks on Southeast and South England, swept over the coast in waves today and penetrated so close to London that they caused an air raid alarm in the metropolitan area during the morning rush hour.
 German big guns, firing from across the English Channel, opened up on the Dover area as German planes attacked.
 Hardly had the first shell struck when British long range naval guns, emplaced along the coast for the long threatened German invasion, began blasting tons of shells into the German gun positions. They had been spotted when, in bright daylight, they had fired on British ship convoy in the Channel Thurs day.
 There were unofficial reports that at one coast town British fighter planes had shot down six out of 28 German planes which crossed the coast.
 British Engaged Them.
 Over land and out at sea, where they raced when warned by coastal observers that enemy planes were coming, the British fighters en- gagged the Germans in furious air battles.
 Scores of German planes, it was indicated, were trying to force their way through the anti-aircraft gun and fighter plane screen to reach inland England.
 4 report that a strong formation
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
GERMANY KEEPS
 UP HER SINKING
Blast British Shipping as They Try to Get Teeth
 Into England
BY FREDERICK c. oEcHsNER

BY FREDERICK c. OECHSNER United Press Staff Correspondent
 Berlin, Aug. 24-(UP)-The high command claimed today to have sunk the armed British merchant ship Turakina, 8,706 tons. in Aus tralian waters.
 The high command said subma- rines have sunk more than 100000 tons of British shipping during the past eight days. No clue was given as to how the Turakina was at- tackled, the communique saying merely that it had been sunk by German naval forces operating in Australian waters.
 sinking 15,000 tons and ship of 4,000 tons. It was claimed that a third submarine torpedoed a mer- chant ship of 11,000 tons.
 Describing operations of the Ger man air force yesterday and last night the high command said that German planes attacked throughout southern England and the midlands and bombed ports, dockyards, armed factories and military camps.
 Tn the course of armed recon naissance during the daytime they bombed, among other things, a mu- nitions factory at Bandbury. where fires and heavy explosions were ob- served" said the communique.
 Many Fires Broke Out
 "As result of many night bombing raids, fires and explosions, which could be seen from afar, broke out, particularly in the dockyards at Bristol, Avonmouth. Davenport, Great Yarmouth and the Cambridge airdrome."
 The communique added that e number of British planes dropped bombs on western Germany during the night without causing damage worth mentioning"
 It was claimed that three Brit ish planes were shot down by Ger man pursuit ships yesterday and four by anti-aircraft fire. It was admitted that two German planes were missing.
 Authorized German quarters told of today's renewed German air raids on the British Isles.
 Bombs were dropped ata c num- Der of points over Kent County and nirplane battles were in progress the informants said.
 it was added that information was awaited in Berlin Of the full extent Of the attaekA
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Local Police Dept. Is Very Much Disrupted
Jealousy, Dissatisfaction Among Men, Disrespect of Superi0rs Seethe Through Ranks-Good
 Cleansing Is Necessary

Waterbury's police department is seething with dissatisfaction ano disruption and the bangs and fangs of jealousy within the department are so widespread that something eventually will have to be done to iron out" the situation and pull the department out of one of the worst situations into which it has ever plunged.
 This is the opinion of the linen on the beats" or in other words the "cops" who just are policemen and do their duty protecting the com munity. Several of them were inter- viewed by reporter for the Demo- crat yesterday and their opinions were unanimous.
 And the trouble with the police department, according to the patrol men, is not Supt. of Police William J. Roach, whom the Republican all dermen have recently tried to have investigated, but with the under officers, who in some mysterious manner, apparently have been del- egated powers beyond those held by the superintendent.
 Some of Complaints. In other words these under-offi- cers, according to the common cops, determine when Such-and-Such a policeman can have a day off and issue commands, which should only come from the superintendent. In addition to this it is claimed that favoritism in the department has reached point where, when call for motor patrol service is received at headquarters, the call, if it is im- portant might result in the capture of burglar and resultant publicity for the officers making the arrest or arrests, gre turned over to favorites. fNAVakfxasaAA Asa nann
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
BRANFORD TAX
 ACCOUNTS SHORT
Tax Collector Was Killed By Train Two Months
 Ago

Branford, Conn. Aug. 24-(UP)-- An apparent shortage of tl27,357 in the towns tax accounts was report cd today by Q New Haven auditing firm.
 The audit was begun two months ago after Tax Collector, Daniel r. paly was killed by Q, railroad train.
 The report of the accountants said their examination extended from 1924 until June 2s. io40. and that the possible net shortage rep- resented the amount of monty in- dlcated as having been collected from property owners, not paid or reported to the town treasurer pur- sliant to law"
 Discrepancies. the auditors said. started in ie90 and after l033 be- san in large amounts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
CITY PLEDGES
 CR0SS41 VOTES
Waterbury's Al Goes to Ex-Governor at New
 Haven Caucus Today

Waterbury's Al votes were pledged to the candidacy of former Governor Wilbur L. Cross at a caucus in the Hotel Taft at the opening of today's session of the convention. The cau- GUS vote was 37 for Cross and for Hurley. Under the unit rule, this meant that the entire Waterbury vote would go to Cross.
 As Mayor Vincent A. Scully, chair man of the delegation, brought up the question of endorsing a candi- date, Joseph F. Mulville, former town chairman, and leader of the Hurley movement in Waterbury said he believed that no roll call vote was necessary since the Cross candidacy had the sympathy of most of the delegation. However, at the instance of former Mayor Francis T. Reeves, delegate, Mayor Scully called the roll.
 Those voting for Hurley were: MT. Muliville, former Alderman Charles P. Sciullo, Edward O'Reilly, and Police Board Chairman William Verriker.
 The Waterbury endorsement of cross was taken for granted in view of the support being given the four term governor by Mayor Scully, and J. E. Smith, former state chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Most Bitter Fight In Many Years Expected
Not Since 1928 Have Feelings Run So High at Demo- cratic Convention; No Compromise Is Word
 From Cross, Hurley Supporters
By JACK AMMAN

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. s24-(UP) The bitterest fight since 1928 threa- tened to break out on the floor o1 the Democratic State convention today over the selection of can- ,didate for governor.
 The two leading candidates-Pub- lie Works Director Robert A. Hur- ley, and 78-years-old Former Gov Wilbur L. Cross-have turned down all suggestions of compromise and announced they will remain until the end.
 Hurley, an appointee of the 1937 cross administration, claimed near ly TOO of the 1096 delegates and nomination of the first ballot. An announcement of Trinity College Prof. Odell Shepard that he would be a candidate for lieutenant-gov- ernor on Hurley's ticket, his sup porters declared, have assured the 45-years-old director of convention approval
 pr. Cross Communists
 Combating this combination Dr. Cross early today announced:
 ''If I am nominated for governor, and I expect to be, will ask the convention to nominate Joseph M. Tone for neutenant-governor."
 Tone served as state labor com missioner during the four admin istrations of Dr. Cross and now is a federal labor official at Washing ton. His nomination on the Cross ticket would necessitate his imfne- date resignation of the federal posi- ton.
 Dr. Cross asserted I'm in to the finish. I'm going to see the thing through to the end"
 He said that since the conven- ton opened last night there has been more than a little shifting of votes" to his candidacy.
 Files From Chicago
 Tone flew here from Chicago Thursday for a conference with Dr. Cross and reportedly agreed to be-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Nazis In Fierce Fight
Cross, Tone Forces Worry Hurley Supporters
Joseph M. Tone Is Reported Out Of H

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. "A Joseph M. Tone was reported today to have refused to run for Lieutenant Governor in support of the gubernatorial
 candidacy of former Gov. Wilbur L. Cross.
 Tone, former State Labor Commissioner, conferred with Cross and former State Chair man J. Francis Smith before the opening of the nominating convention, and indicated he would issue a statement c0n- corning the report.
 Among high convention of- ficials, his refusal would great ly undermine the chances of Dr. Cross for the nomination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
SUSPECT HELD IN
 ELM CITY MURDER

New Haven. Conn. Aug. 24-(UP) Police today arrested Frank sul- locke. 53. on Q technical breach of breach of peace charge in connection with the fatal clubbing Of Carl Locus. whose body was found in an alley way last night.
 suilocke was held for questioning by the coroner.
 Authorities said Locus had been in an aitercaticn in . tavern sev- eral hours before the body was found. Later, . youth reported he had seen . man Icing attacked in Che alleyway and his assailant ised after jumping on hls prcsiEate body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
SUICIDE OF GIRL
 IS PREVENTED

Boston. Aug. 24-(UP)-An ale legged suicide attempt by Miss DoF- othy Parsons, 2S. of the south end failed early today when she was pulled from Fort Point channel waters by a passing motorist.
 Police reported that Francis witheral. 35. of t22s Keith avenue extension), Brockton, was driving across Dover street bridge when he saw the woman leap from . rail. While Q companion sounded the clt- izens' police alarm, he doffcd hls clothing and divod after her.
 WitheFal was swimming Co shoFe with Miss Parsons when police beat arrived and assisted him. ohe was hospitalized for tmmeEslon and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24

London's air raid alarm came dur ing the morning rush hour. It last ed 50-minutes but few persons went to shelters as German planes did not get through to the metropolis and no bombs were believed dropped in its vicinity.
 It was reported that the warning was given after a flight of 75 to 100 German planes got over the coast. and appeared to be heading toward London. The flight was intercepted before it got to the capital, by Brit iSh fighter planes.
 The RAF patrols along the Chan mel coast were engaged repeatedly and were seen to drive number of German planes back toward France. However, the German planes came over in great numbers and some got through to attack objectives inland from the sea, presumably concen- trating on the RATS bases.
 Berlin Confirms Fight
 Berlin confirmed that today was to see resumption of large-scale battles, provided the weather held good. A German spokesman insisted that weather and weather alone was holding up the offensive.
 we do not need long to sing our teeth into England" he boasted. "Once we get a stranglehold there will be no prying us loose"
 Reports to mid-day indicated that between 150 and 200 German planes had joined in the attack up to that hour.
 The daylight raids followed q night of small-scale air activity in which three bombs were dropped in the London area. It was reported without confirmation that addition al parachutes had been found in the Midlands region but whether they had been utilized by parachutists was not known.
 The Royal Air Force was busy during the night. It made per- sistent attack on the Calais-Bou- logne region, possibly bombing at the German heavy guns. The Lon- don Daily Mail reported that these emplacements had ben spotted at Calais, Cap Gris Neg, Audeinbert and St. Inglevert.
 Battle Over Dover.
 German big guns, firing fraEH across the English channel ans German airplanes in two greet waves combined in bombardment
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK
 Democrat Political Reporter)

Democrat Political Reporter)
 New Haven, August 24. - New Guard leaders of the Democratic Party were ready today to offer a ticket headed by Wilbur L. Cross for gov ernor and Joseph M. Tone for lieutenant governor Agreement of Tone to allow his name to be placed in nomination was secured after q lengthy conference that ended ir the wee morning hours. With 2 CroSs-Tone ticket, J.>Francis Smith and the rest of the Cross packers were confident of victory in the bal loting today. a
 Public Works Commissioner Rob- ert A. Hurley told the Democrat that he stiil felt supremely confident ot winning the nomination. He said he felt . keen personal regret in Oppos- ing the 78-year old former goyer- nor, who first appointed him to im- portant state ofice, but the goyer- nor's delay had made it mandatory on him to fight his battle for the nomination to the very end. Mean time, Hurley supporters reiterated their clans that the nomination of their man was assured.
 Smith Made Announcement
 Announcement of the proposed Cross-Tone ticket was made by J. Francis Smith, of Waterbury, for mer chairman of the State Central Committee. The fact that the an- nouncement came from this source made the news of MT. Tones will hngness to accept the nomination all the more surprising in view of the fact that at the state conven- ton in New London two years ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
McNUTT READY
 TO MEET WILLKIE

New Haven. Conn, August 24 - (UP-President Roosevelt has de- clined to accept a challenge oi Wendell L.. Wiilkie to meet the Republican presidential candidate in public debate.
 But not Federal Eecurity Admin istrator Paul V. McNutt.
 "If MT. Willkie is SO keen on debate" McNutt told the Demo- cratic state convention, of which he was keynoter. last night. 'I'il take him on-I've done t before"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Big Gun Plane Battle Raging Over Channel
Germany Sent Flight After Flight Of Bombers Across Channel; Met By
 Hordes of British Fighters
(By United Press)

Germany sent out flight after flight of bombing planes today as bright sunshine ended bad weather over the English Channel and the air battle for Britain resumed.
 The thunder of German bombing blasted the Dover coast and airfeds back from the and Lon don had its 11th air raid alarm of the The big German guns emplaced from Boulogne to Calais spoke again across the channel and English batteries roared back.
 First Time In Six Days
 It the first time in six days since last Sunday that the German air froce had gone into action on bitzkreg scale.
 The battle resumed where it had broken off at Hells corner the utting chalk cliff channel coast where Dover lies only 22nles the churning waters from Ger manys French bases.
 Observers the cliffs the sudden glint of great flight of German planes sweeping down out of the sum- Almost simultaneously the German cannon opened fire with deep throated and the ground shuddered with the impact of high explosive shells and bombs.
 British Batteries Crash Back
 Brtains own batteries concealed along the cliffs crashed back and British Spre fighters dove into the German air formations In dog fight it unoffi- cay reported that six of 28 German planes shot down and Royal Air Force pilots doing the victory barrel roll as they whisked back to their base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
LIBRARIAN DIES

New Haven, Conn, August 2l. - (UP) = Miss Abby L.. Bently, Sf. reference librarian ct the New Haven Free Public Library for 90 years, died last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
Cross Backers Are Almost Certain This Will Change
 Complexion of Voting
ROBERT A. HURLEY
 IS STILL CONFIDENT
While Hurley Camp Made Little of Cross, Tone
 They Were Worried

For full text of Paul V. Mc- Nuts keynote address and other stories and convention pictures turn to page 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-24
THE WORLD WAR 25 YEARS AGO
 AUG. 24, 1915
(By United Prsss)

German offensive in Poland gained neR strength.
 Italian asmy moved up fer bntils in Aibania.
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The Weather

Fair. Cool Tonight; Sunday Generally Fair
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The Omaha guide., 1940-04-20
THE MEETS

The Omaha Branch of National
Allianle of Postal Employees held
their regular monthly meeting
Saturday night at the Community
Center. The meeting was called
to order by the President, Com
rade Dacus. Secretary Lewis read
the minutes of the last meeting
which was received and adopted.
Some very important communica-
tons were read. Among them an
interesting letter from National
president, l.. F. Ford. He men
toned some very good things the
National body has done in the
interest of the Alliance. Comrade
Gerrin appointed lately as mail
carrier was Present and gave a
brief account of his progress so
far. 1t was by some efforts of the
Alliance that his appointment was
made possible. We were glad to
know he is making good. The
The Omaha guide., 1940-04-20

Alliance also voted to continue
their financial aid to the colored
Omaha youth organization as they
have done in the past. The next
social event was discussed but no
final action was taken. The last
social is still being talked about
because 1t was an outstanding
event, enjoyed by the Alliance,
their wives, and friends. Md. and
Mrs. Ollie Lewis and Mrs. Sarah
Howard are to be commended as
sponsors of such a well planned
social. A delicious Buffet dinner
was served Cafeteria style. That
being Negro History Week, the
entertainment was planned along
that line, with music, poems and
works of great Negroes rendercl
by individuals asd quartets. This
socia Twas held at the Fontenelle
Homes recreation room.
Commentator is due the Off
GERS and loyal members of the
Alliance for their efforts and the
good things they are doing. But
that isn't enough. They need the
other Government employees who
are not taking as active part and
those who are not ~affiliating at
all with the Alliance to help them.
The bigger the Alliance is, the
more effective work can be done
towards protecting all race Gov
eminent employees rights, and to
see that more of our groups are
appointed whes they make the
grade and in line for appoint
ment. Remember most of us have
young ones coming up and 1t
ought to be our aim to help the
Alliance make a place for them
when and if they Qualify for Gov
eminent service.
Lets go Comrades, for a bigger
and better Alliasce.
Wallace Wright, Reporter.