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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
DEFENSE GROUP AWAITS FARLEY
Instructions From Hart ford Expected By ScuIIy
 Sometime This Week

Waterbury's defense committee, appointed more than a week ago, will be called into session for or ganization as soon as instructions are received from Hartford, Mayor Vincent A. Scully said today. Such instructions are expected within 6 few years.
 Attorney F'inton J. Phelan, chair man of the board of fire commis- Sioners, is vice-chairman of the committee, but will actually, direct most of its work, since Mayor Scul- ly's status will be principally that of chairman ex-officio.
 The defense committee, consisting of S0-odd members, was appointed by the mayor at the request of Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin. It is to CO., operate with state defense commit tees, and be in charge of local de- called on for aid in local enforce ment of the co1scription act, still pending in Congress. Represented on the committee are business, city government, the press and other in- portant groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
Peter Fitzhenry Dies
 After Long Illness
Former City Controller Active Figure in Various Or-
 ganizatiOns- Funeral Services Tomorrow

Holy Name society and other or- ganizations. The Holy Name society members will meet at the home to- night for prayers.
 The former controller was known by hundreds of Waterburians. His friendships spread far beyond the Brooklyn and Town Plot sections, where he first came into promin- ence.
 Surviving are his wife, Mary Cor coran FitzHenry; 8 sister, Mrs. Nicholas Phelan, of Bridgeport; and several nieceS and nephews.
 Friends may call at the home on Highland avenue this afternoon and this evening.
 Members of the Waterbury Lodge of ElkS will pay their respects and will conduct the Elks' ritual for deceased members at the home at 8 o'clock this evening.
 Members of the Brooklyn A. c. of which the deceased was 8 very active member for many years, will meet at the Bank street clubroom this evening at o'clock and march in a body to the home to pay final respects to MT. FitzHenry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

(D. Conn) industry drafting amend ment would be included in the final language of the law.
 By the overwhelming majority of 330-83, the House voted to adopt the Smith amendment. which is a substitute for the drastic industry draft provision included in the Sem ate bill and known as the Overton- Russell amendment.
 The War Department is said to prefer the terms of the Smith amendment rather than the Over ton Russell provision. Congressman Smith who addressed the House at length Saturday during the debate on the bill, told his colleagues that his amendment will give the gov- ernment the power to lease factories whose owners refuse to cooperate in the preparedness drive. Owners of such factories would be liable to inn prisonment and heavy fine.
 In addition, MT. Smith said, news papers, radios and other facilities of free speech and press are pro- tected by the absence of the term facility" which is included in the Overton-Russell amendment. Actu- ally. the Smith amendment adapts to the present situation the provi- sions of Section 120 of the National Defense Act of 1916.
 Congressman William J. Miller (R) of Connecticut, was the only member of the Connecticut delega- tion to oppose the Smith amend ment. In speaking against the pro posal, however, he praised the work of Congressman Smith on the training bill and on the general program of national defense.
 Tn my opinion" said Miller, mo one has done more for national de- fense than the gentleman from Connecticut. And certainly, no one has been more sincere in his work on this compulsory military train- ing bill"
 The Smith amendment was &C., cepted after Congressman Smith told the House, in part:
 My amendment provides that obligatory contracts may be given industry and that precedence must be given to these contracts. Heavy penalties are provided for industries which fail to comply. However, the language of my amendment specifi- cally states that the government shall rent industrial propery when contractors refuse to meet these conditions and it would not apply if an obligatory contract had been proposed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
FUTILE FUNERAL HELD AT 2:3O
Rev. Arthur F. Lewis Pre- sides at Service; Burial
 in Hillside Cemetery
Special To The Democrasl

Naugatuck, Sept. 9-Final ritA for Mrs. Margaret Eleanor (Carlisle) Futile, widow of Adelbert c. Futile. and a prominent and highly re- spected local resident, who died Saturday at her home, 42 TerracG avenue, were held this afternoon at 2:30.
 Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, of- ficiated. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery at the convenience of the family.
 There was a large attendance at the funeral, as her many friends paid final respects. The honorary bearers were: Charles L. Berger, Emil Mannweiler, Frank L. Brad- bury, Edward E. HotchkiSs, Jacob Keeling, Harris Whittemore, Jr., Charles P. Rodenbach and Charles J. Treadway, ST.
 The llshers were: John w. Hayes, Bonneville N. Wilmot, Burton R. Ward, Frank A. Smith, Lewis A. Dibble, James l.. Lindsley,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
Culhane Asks Voice
 In Naming Officials
Senator Suggests 50=5O Share of Moderators in 18th
 Senatorial District Primary Fight

Senator George T. Culhane, can- didate for renomination by the Democratic party in the 18th dis trict, has requested Town Chairman Maurice F. Tangney that he be all lowed to have a voice in the ap- pointment of moderators for the pri- mary Sept. IS. The town chairman plans to consult with other party leaders before answering Senator Culhane's request, which was made by letter.
 The Culhane proposal is that half of the moderators appointed be from among his supporters and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
Son Officiates At
 Fathers Obsequies
Many CIergymen Attend Funeral of Harry V. Bannon;
 K. of C., School Department Send Delegations

Clergymen throughout the diocese and numerous friends and relatives were in attendance at the funeral of Harry V. Bannon, well known resident of the eastern section of the city, on Saturday morning. The funeral was held from the home, g Wall street at 9:3o o'clock to the Sacred Heart church where his son. Rev. David F. Bannon of West Hartford celebrated a solemn mass of requiem at 10 o'clock.
 Assisting Father Bannon were Rev. Michael McVerry of St. Lucy's church as deacon, Rev. Donald OLeary of the church of the Im-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

Leland V. Clark, c. Arthur DuBois, Herman Rooster, Forrest Purinton. Edwin L. Ross, Herbert s. Smith, and Secretary Arthur L. Purinton. ex-officio.
 Registrar Nicolai Timenes suggests that early inquiry by interested young men will enable faculty mem- bers to do a more thorough inter viewing job. Faculty members will be at the Central Y. every night except Saturday and Sunday from ' to g P M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
TROOP l3PLANS
 LEADERS FARLEY

Activities for the year for the Scouts of Troop 13, Sacred Heart Church. got under way Friday evening with a regular meeting, at tended by Committeeman John Gull hnan, Jr, Michael Nolan, and Will liam Lucian. Plans for the coming year were discussed by the boys and their leaders. Games and group singing completed the program.
 The troop plans a hike for next Sunday. There will be a meeting of patrol leaders Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the scout room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

City officials and representatives of several organizations will be among those attending funeral ser- vices tomorrow for Peter FitzF1enry, 73, former city controller and prom inent political figure here for many years. MT. FitzHenry died Saturday night at his home, 546 Highland avenue, afteE Q long illness.
 The funeral will be held at S:l5 tomorrow morning from the home, to St. Patrick's church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be of- fered at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot at Calvary ceme- tery.
 Native Of Bridgeport
 MT. FitzHenry was born in Bridgeport, coming to Waterbury as youth. He worked for the M. J. Daly CO, and later opened his own business, becoming one of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

maculate Conception as sub-deacon, Rev. Cornelius J. Looney of Avon as master of ceremonies, Rev. Ber- nard Butcher, of St. Mary's church at Union City, as thurifer, Rev. John Dial and Rev. Albert Calla- han of the Sacred Heart church were acolytes.
 The following priests were in att tendance: Rev. Joseph L. Kinney of Devon, Rev. George A. Callahan of Waterville, Rev. John F. Callahan of West Hartford, Rev. Robert J. Shea of Hartford, Rev. John Loughlin of Bloomfield, Rev. Joseph A. Degnan of Bloomfield, Rev. James German of West Hartford, Rev. James F. McGrath of New Haven. Rev. James P. Ker- wan of Stratfield, Rev. Francis s. O'Neill of New Haven, Rev. AL bert Taylor of Naugatudk, Rev. George F. Dunn of Naugatuck, Rev. John Byrnes of Bloomfield, Rev. William J. Reilly of Bethel, Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, Rev. Frank lin Corrigan. Rev. James F. Woods, all of Waterbury, Rev. James J. O'Brien of Waterville, Rev. Robert w. Doyle, Rev. B. J. Skelly, Rev. Arthur P. Hanley, Rev. Joseph Healey, all of Hart ford, Rev. Thomas F. Lawlor and Rev. Patrick F. Donnelly of New Haven, Rev. William P. Facciuto, Hamden, Rev. J. E. Noonan of New London, Rev. Thomas F. Shea of Ansonia, Rev. Frederick Schaffer of Naugatuck, Rev. J. F. Kasper Kiewicz. Thompsonville. Rev. Philip J. Hussey, Rev. Ber- nard J. Foster, Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly, Rev. James J. Sullivan, Rev. P. W. Flynn and Rev. John F. Culliton, all of Waterbury.
 The musical program was under the direction of Miss Georgianna Wolff, the organist, assisted by Mildred Roche Lezotte and the church choir. The honorary bearers representing the Sheridan council, Knights of Columbus, were: Grand Knight Charles Mcdonald, Edward Conlan, Joseph Commerford, Patrick Wallace and Joseph Cronin.
 The departemnt of education of- fees were represented by Hazel E. Adams, Helen H. Kluge and Anna M. O'Neill.
 The active bearers were: Frank Byrnes, Lieut.. Richard Crean. Jos- eph Harpin. John Lawlor. Thomas Quinn and Sergt. Charles Nolan.
 Interment was in old St. Joseph's cemetery with committal services being read by Father Corrigan, as- sisted by Father Bannon, Father Dial and the visiting clergymen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
ST. STAINS CORPS
 WIN FIRST PRIZE

St. Stanislaus Fife and Drum Corps romped of with first prize in an open competition at Southington yesterday afternoon, giving a fine performance. The other corps which took part in the program were St. Agnes corps of New Britain, Gen. eral Haller post of New Britain, the Falcons of Meriden, who won sec- ond place, and the Immaculate Con- ception Corps of Southington.
 A large crowd was present for the festivities, which included two other features, in addition to the competition. Major Ted Olschefski gave an exhibition of fancy baton- twirling. and the Falcon corps, win- ners of second place, gave a con- cert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
CONTRACTS FOR
 POI NAVY SHIPS

Washington. Sept. e-(UP)-The Navy today awarded contracts for POI ships costing e3e6i .063.3i2. in the largest defense order ever placed In the nations peacetime history.
 The Navy acted shortly after President Roosevelt had signed the b.2Bi COG 900 "totai" defense bill which contained funds to get the two-oeean navy construction under way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
OBITUARY

FINLAY-Thomas Finlay, ST., s. of IS Benham street, died Saturday night at the Waterbury hospital. He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, Dec Is, 1856 and had been resident of this country for 30 years. He was a miner in Scotland but had been retired for many years. He was "a member of the West Side Methodist church.
 MT. Finlay Is survived by three sons, Robert, Thomas, Jr., and Andrew M. Finlay, all of this city; three daughters, Mrs. George Aitch1- son and Miss Jean Finlay of this city, and Mrs. Alexander Dickson of Jersey City, N. J., also by a sister, Mrs. Andrew Mcdonald of Scotland and by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. Ridgway Shinn, pastor of the West Side Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- day from 3 to 5 and from 2 to 9 o'clock.
 MACDONALD-Mrs. Ellen CMa- lumphy) Macdonald, wife of Pat rick J. Macdonald, of 769 First avenue, West Haven, died at the New Haven General hospital yester- day after brief illness.
 Mrs. Mcdonald was born in Housatonic, Mass, and lived in Wa terbury for 45 years before moving to West Haven four years ago. Dur ing her residence in this city she always lived in the Washington Hill section.
 Besides her husband she is Sur- vived by two sons, Ronald J. of Long Branch, Calf, and James, of West Haven, and three daughters, Fran ces, Agnes and Julia, all of West Haven.
 Funeral services will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, Wednesday morn ing at 8:15 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Conception where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this afternoon.
 DORAN-John J. Doran, of 109 Porter street, died yesterday morn- ing at his home after short illness. MT. Doran was 8 native of Water bury and always lived in the Brook lyn section. He was a communicant of St. Patrick'S church and was member of the Holy Name society of the parish. He was employed at the American Cyanamid 6 Chem ical Corp. for 40 years.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes (Connelly) Doran, formerly of Naugatuck; a daughter Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
TARGET PRACTICE
 STARTS AT GROTON

Groton, Conn, Sept. 9-(UP)-A five-weeks period of target practice was begun at Fort Trumbull air. port today by the 36th pursuit squadron of the 9th pursuit group, U. s. Army.
 Twenty-four planes arrived at the airport Sunday from Mitchell and Langley Field to take part in the practice, which ends October IS.
 Residents, yachtsmen and other planes were warned to keep mile away from the airport during the firing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
PEACE SESSION
 SUDDENLY ENDS

Berlin, N. F., Sept. g. - (Up) - Conditions like those of war-torn Europe brought e sudden end to Berlins Sunday Americanism pro- gram.
 An audience of 5000 fled from a park when fioodlights were "blacked out and q wave of sulphur dioxlde and chlorine gas swept across the area.
 Sponsoring American Legion osSl- elais discovered later that wire trouble extinguIahed the lights and c sudden wind shift carried the fumes from nearby pulp min.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
TALBOT TO DIRECT
 COP. CAMPAIGN
State Treasurer Takes Over Supervision in COn=
 necticut, Rhode Island

The Republican National Com mittee at Washington today an- nounced the appointment of State Treasurer Joseph Talbot of Naug- atuck as assistant to U.. s. Senator H. Styles Bridges of New Hamp- shire, director of the New England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
RELIGIOUS sECTs BANNED

Bucharest, Rumania, Sept. g. (UP)-An religious sects in Rumania except those recognized by the state were ordered suppressed today Those suppressed included the Amer ican Baptist organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
Smiths Amendment
 Popularly Approved
Industry Drafting Provision Expected to Remain Fea-
 tured in Burke -WadswOrtEl COnSCriptOn Act
Special to The DemOcrat)

day that final action probably would be taken before the end of the week the WadSworh compulsory mill tary training bill As conferees met to compromise on issues included in the bill passed the House which differ from those included in the Senate b there question but what Congressman J. Joseph Smiths
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

Charles Jones: two sons, Thomas and James; a brother, James, sev- eral nieces and nephews, all of Wa terbury.
 The funeral will be held We'd nesday morning from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, at 8:15 o'clock with a solemn higl, Mass at St. Patrick's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot in the new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today after 2 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
DIED

DORAN-In this city, Sept. Sth, 1940l John J. Doran, of 109 Porter St. Funeral Wednesday morning, al S:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to St. Patrick's Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
MASS

OmCOmAM--Month'B nina maan Of requiem will be celebrated Tuens day morning, at 7isO o'clock, at the Bt. Francis %avler'a Church, for the repono of tho soul Of the late Mrs. Bridget coreoFan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
FUNERALS

The funeral of Anastasio Aureli was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home 107 Harper's Ferry road to Our Lady of Lourdes church where mass of requiem was cele- brated at 9:15 o'clock by Rev. Ed ward Farrell. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The palbearers were: Gesuele Berardi, William Alese, Frank DiCallotti, Manrizio Grazi- ano. Embergio Longhi and Pietro Salvatore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

MacDONALD-In West Haven. Sept. Sth, 1940, Mrs. Ellen (Malumphy) Macdonald, of 769 First Ave-. West Haven. Funeral Wednesday morn- ing, at S:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St.. Burial in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

FINLAY-In this city, Sept. eth. iel0, Thomas Flniay, ST., of i6 Benham st. Funeral tomorrow af- ternoon' t.a at s;oo % o'clock; from Al; Ave. Burial In old Pine oreve cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

FITZHENRY-In this city. Sept. 7th. 1040, Peter FitzHenry, of 646 Highland Ave. Funeral tomorrow morning, at e;16 o'clock, from 646 Church. Burial in Calvary cems- tery,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-22

doing everything we can, short Of
war, 10 pre-, .--e---
far. If, however, war is inevitable
perhaps it had better come now than
when the entire Axis group Of ma
tons are ready to put the screws on
us. On the other hand, it seems rs
if, with all these nations worship
ing the same God, there should be
some way to settle these great pro
blems without resort to war. Some-
time Britain, Germany, Japan and
the United States must sit around
conference table and settle things
Why not do it now?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-22

resident IS fearful thar zpou;Sl=y.i.
cImpustion may start it.
Meanwhile, the oil and scrap re-
SrictionS have nit U. s. business
here on the coast harder than any
where else. Japan has been taking
over G0,OO0 barrels of oil per day
most of which is cleared through Los
Angeles, While small rs compared
with national crude oil output. it
bulked big in relation to CALIFORNIA;
already proratcd output Of 5G0.OOU
barrels daily. Shippers are not hurt
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-22
ed financial system.

ed financial system.
1t IS evident, therefore. that the
japanese may. sooner or later. ba
forced to shoot the worlzs'-that
Is to risk war with Britain and the
United States. Many foreign nh.
server believes we should beat her
10 the punch - starting now while
Russia is still menace to the Nip-
poneSe. At any rate. the fuel for :,
trSt-claSS l. S.-Japanesc embroelio
is all there. Only thing lacking is the
spark IL set it off-anv many , oo.,,.,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-22
.anese-American
| Relations Strained
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- 7..s. East Indies even if
. Tie JupS know we
..-. lee lie only obstacle. Will
. he chance that we
I'LL hey grab the Indies
.~ ..nve and hope that
-.> -... s;rug their should
why should Amer
5..-at Dutch possessions
.-. o-.eat?2"
Rlw Material Source
/ e., 3 good question. Why
. I'll. give YOU the rea-
~.. cine Il L S. motor
-e.., ears. trucks. air
s9oey tires? Could
Canadian Industrial SyS-
".,:, ..releSS automo-
.at ous>eS? I doubt it.
@ Canadian brothers must
our ~ synthetic rub
=: ..-~.., not De ready in
" .a. Tor several years.
" 5.,' Indies are our prin-
q. ..~ .. natural rubber al
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-22

by the oil restriction because most
OF it sailed in Nipponese tankers.
Scrap restrictions cut just so much
more inio hustle and hustle here on
San FranciSco's docks and frelghters,
already held down by the war and
other letters.
License Policy Okay
| am, however. all for the embargo
license system or whatever you call
it. l believe that the Japanese are
as big menace to us as the nazis,
and l am 100 percent in favor of
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-22
H DACHE S

Try "Bc" The next time headache is
pounding away, When used as directed. we
think you'll agree thai BIC" works fast and
relieves in hurry. Also relieves neuralgia.
muscular aches and functional periodic
pains, Consult a physician when pains
persist og Tecur frequently, l0c. Csc sizes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28
KILLED


American machines for making
smokers pipes may be introduced
into Australia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28

guess, and winds up with the usual
gibberish about ability to pay.
So it will be with excess profits.
The law that Congress will enact
will be nothing but mess of as
sumptions about what constitutes an
excess profit, and another mess of
tax rates to be imposed on this real
or imaginary excess. The whole will
be designed to cater to the popular,
| but completely erroneous, notions
that all corporations earn too much
profit, that all of this profit goes
into the pockets of millionaires, and
that the average person has no
ground for concern over what the
government does to corporations
anyway.
The excess profits tax, like the
other taxes now being levied on in
come, will be based on the idea that
the significant economic fact is the
receipt of income. Our tax system
has had bad effect on the eco
nomic system and it will continue
to exert this bad effect as long as
there is failure to understand that
the important thing about income is
not its receipt but its disposition
The major question which the tax
law should ask should not be How
much was your income?" That ques-
ton should be, What did you do
with your income?"
If the tax law were turned in this
direction, then the important fact
would be whether the person who
received income had spent it or kept
1t as idle money on hand or in o
bank. The person who spends his in
come as he gets 1t is doing all that
he can to create a market for goods
and services. and thus to create
work for other people. He is doing
his part TO provide jobs for the un-
employed. and II the income tax
were on q sensible basis II would
recognize this fact.
On the other hand. income that Is
not kept in use by spending or In
vesting Is idle income, and idle in
come does no good, either for SIS
possessor or for others. Idle income
leads to idle men and idle machines.
II there must be progressive tax
alton II should be so adjusted as TO
fall most lightly on those who pay
out their income as they get II. and
most heavily ON those who hoard In.
come In the form OF Idle funds
This Is . very simple principle.