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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
Wendell L. WilIkie
 To Send Out Message
Will Advise 2O,OOO,OOO, Who Voted for Him, on Role
 They Should Now Play in .. s.

lethargy. What can we do? If anything, I want to be in on it."
 Stay In The Ring
 Pelham, N. Y, Resident: T am afraid this is much more serious than just another election. I am rolling up my sleeves to begin the fight Please continue with the same fire and spirit, working against every dictatorial measure and crack pot scheme that vii larise from the New Deal and piease, oh please, don't accept any post with the New Deal. We are still with you, and we have just begun to fight"
 There were some letters which urged him to cooperate with the administration, even to accepting a post ip the government if he is of fered one by MT. Roosevelt, Willkie's aides said
 The only precedent for Willkie's talk to the nation as defeated presidential nominee, was Alfred E.. Smiths 1928 address to the Demo- cratic party urging it to remain "alive and vigorous" but counseling Democrats not to let bitterness, rancor or indignation over the result blind us to one outstanding fact: that, above everything else, we are Americans"
 Willkie's manner of announcing his speech indicated that his might be much more than that. He said his basic beliefs" outlined in his vigorous campaign, especially in the Madison Square Garden speech last Saturday, had not been changed by the election results.
 At the Garden, he aSsailed the New Deal for unlimited spending of borrowed money-the piling up of bureaucracy - the usurpation of powers reserved to congress - the Subjugation of the courts the concentration of enormous authority in the hands of the executive - the Encouragement of enterprise and the continuance of economic dependence for millions of our citi- zens upon government" These, he said, are the methods of the New Deal but they are not the methods of democracy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
JOSEPH KENNEDY
 MAY NOT RESIGN
Will Take Vacation in South Unless Emergency
 Calls Him to England

Boston, Nov 8E(UP)-Joseph P Kennedy, ambassador to Great Bri- tain was ready today to return to London "in 48 hours if an emer- gency arises"
 Kennedy. who arrived here by plane from Washington last night for periodic examination at famed Leahy Clinic, said he felt very strongly that the United States should not enter this war by the back door, the front door, or any other door,"
 Given a typical hometown recep- tion by brass band and friends al the airport, Kennedy denied reports that he had resigned. The ambas- sador said he would fly to Califor- mia Sunday to visit his son John and then return to Boston for a week before going to Florida for a vacation. He expected to return to England after Christmas unless an emergency arises.
 Speaking personally" Kennedy said he inclined toward airplane production as the most vital defense move because I saw a bunch of boys in the RAF keeping a very cocky German army where it belonged. I see no hope of successful invasion of England until the RAF has been defeated"
 He expressed regret that this na- tion had been forced to take time out for a presidential campaign when a defense program was vital"
 The paramount question for Amer jeans, he said, was how much aid they could give England without weakening their own defense. He said this was purely a selfish con- sideration to give the United States time to arm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
LUTHERAN LEAGUE
 IN MOCK BROADCAST

A mock radio broadcast will be featured by members of the Luther League of Zion Evangelical Luth- eran church tonight at the church on Cherry street. Celebrities of the air will be burlesqued and initiated by members in their entertainment program.
 The arrangements committee con- sists of Howard c. Anderson, John M. Brown and George E. Ericson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
HATS SEAL BAGAI N

Salisbury, Mass, (UP)-Back in 1859 John Mayhew sold nine-tenths of Nantucket Island to nine persons for 30 pounds (about $150) and two beaver hats, one for myself and one for my wife," according to a WPA histodiral records survey. The ilsand is about IA miles long and 31a miles wide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
REDMEN HONOR MoPPET

Larry Simms. Baby Dumping of Columbia's Blonde" series, Is the youngest honorary chief in the history of the Iroquois Indian tribe. He was honored on his sixth birth day, which came during the filming of "Blondie Plays Cupid". seventh in the popular series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
TORRINCTON POLICE
 SEEK MARTIN ASTON

Torrington authorities requested the Waterbury police to notify Martin Aston, a painter. that his father in Jaw, George H. Bunnell. had died in Torrington during the day, but local department could not get in touch with the man.
 Detective Sergt. Anthony Mariana reported this morning he had been searching but he was unable to To- cate the man as he had moved from the address given by Torrington authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
IT PAYS TO BE DUMB

Fred Kelsey. filmdoms' ace por- trayer of dumb cops, begins his 3lst year of such roles in "The Green Archer" new Columbia serial starring Victor Jory and Iris Mere dith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

To stop baboons from stealing lambs top wires of pasture fences near Graaf- -Reinet. South Africa, are charged with electricity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
Reich Plans Vacations
 For Its Enlisted Men

Berlin Nov s-UP)dermanys almoSt much amused their spare time does in for warfare.
 During Nhe oenSv everything the just for the front line soldier but also for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
EPILEPSY - EPILEPTICS!

Detroit lady finds relief for husband She will tell you how, All letters answered. Mrs. Geo. Dcmpsler, Apt. G-g, $500 Lafayette Blvd. w.. De. trolt. Mich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
ADRIAN WARDROBE

Gail Patrick has bought the entire Adrian wardrobe she wears in "Gal- lant Sons"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
HARP SOLO

Harpo Marx has recorded Land of :he Sky Blue Waters as his harp solo in "Go Vest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

May Isaacson, Mrs. Howard An- derson, Malcolm Palmer and MT, Ericson composed the refreshments committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

Tire cord or eOmpO sOles. moe Casin type or plain toes. Com. fOrtable, rugged work shoes. Large selection Of styles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-01

their Representatives IN tn. eoan-
Try how 70 proceed
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Ire communists
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the country. and the definite testi-
nneay from overseas that Herr
Hitler ana the axis generally are
deins what they can % accom-.
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presz conference.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-01

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Nazis for Willkie, Says Ed Flynn

ganlzation in the United states Is
for Wendell Wiukie who Is play
N III game Of the axis by BELT
ting the defense OF the country p
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CT Ship will Slide
Into Water Saturday

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90. 90 liner Cape Ann ordered ~
fhs unlfea states Maritime en-
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INV YoRk-Edward ). Flynn.
chairman q the Democratic Ma
tional Committee. said Wednesday
nat every Nazi and Fsscis; Or
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Miscellaneous Lon Prices

kendol Concentrated Dog Food. large 27or. pkg 23e
Gallo Dog Food, in tins. 1534-o1. tins 6 for 4se
Junke' Toilets. just odd milk package ........ lie
Junket Powder. hondy. ready TO use. package .. &c
Stellar FoeiuI Tissues, 500 in poekose . eoeh 1se
Snowy Peck Beverages, 32-oz bottle ~ , for 2se
Log Goblin Syrup, 12-o1. rim ..... lse
Sleepy Hollow Syrup, 26-oz. Tin 79e; S-Ib ii, Csc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
No Comments HereOn : Devine's Allegations
Charter Commissions Work "Sham Investigation Charges Lawyer-NO Conspiracy Says L. P Sperry

Leavenworth P. Sperry, one of the members of the charter commission which conducted survey of city af- fairs in 1880, when asked his opinion today concerning the claims ex- pressed by Atty. David Devine in a bill of particulars filed in a $250, 900 suit against Griffenhagen Associates in which 1t is alleged that the char ter commission had conducted @ "shan investigation" said:
 T haven't read all the facts al- legged in the suit and don't think l should comment on 1t. I know there has been mention of conspiracy but l know nothing of any conspiracy"
 MT. Sperry was the only member of the former commission who could be reached today.
 Atty. Devine filed his bill of par ticulars in the U. s. District Court at New Haven yesterday.
 Seek VindicatiOn
 Atty. Devine Is bringing the &C., ton to clear the name of his de- ceased Gather, who resigned as col lector of taxes in Waterbury in 1880. The suit IS based on alleged dis honest" reports claimed to have been published by the Griffenhagen firm, the reports leading to the dismissal of his father and his succession by former Tax Collector William A. Ennis.
 The surviving charter commission members are former Mayor Francis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
PHILLIPS CASE
 BOBS UP AGAIN

Continued from Page D Corporation but also of the Can adian subsidiary established in 1927
 The magazine declares that the subsidiary, established through sale of stock by bankers in this state, never made so much as liver pill" though capitalized at $l,000,- 900 and receiving another $l,200 ,00U from the parent concern. The Can adian firms business, Fortune says, was all fictitious, yet 1t showed earn ings of $l00,000 or more each year and paid dividends of at least $89,- 900 year.
 McNeiI Also Named
 The article makes reference to the fact that Archibald McNeil, former Democratic National Con- mitteeman, was on the McKeSSon payroll and cites Coster-M -Mus.ca s attempts to win legislation favorable to the business.
 The firm has been doing highly satisfactory business under the trus- teeship of William Wardall, the ar- ticle says, and 1899 was the most successful year in its history. Better years had been reported by Coster- Musica but they now turn out to have been based on fictitious fig- ureS.
 Coster- -Musica's career as swind- Ter turned financier is related in detail by Fortune.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
ROSE BATTISTE
 GIVEN DIVORCE
No AIimOny Able to Be Granted as Husband Is
 in States Prison

Judge Frank P. McEvoy. when he learned that Michael Battiste whose wife, Rose Battiste, was suing him for divorce, is in Wethersfield state prison and heard other sordid facts in the case immediately granted the woman 8 divorce in superior court this morning.
 The man is in prison on charge of violating his parole and was or- iginally sentenced on a charge of rape, the girl involved being twelve years old.
 The woman testified she was in & delicate condition in 1936 and her husband threw her to the floor and beat her and when her baby was born 1t lived only one day.
 She said her husband insulted her when he met her on the street, and was generally mean and dis agreeable.
 Judge McEvoy heard just one more witness in the case and grant, ed the divorce and the woman cus- tody of her children.
 The judge then turned to Atty. Terence o. Carmody, the woman's counsel, and said he wished 1t were possible to allow alimony, but that this was impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
TURNER CATLEDCE
 COUNCIL SPEAKER
New York Times Cor. respondent Hartford
 Guest Next Week

Hartford, March = (GovernoI Baldwin and Turner Catledge Washington correspondent of the New York Times, will speak on the same program at the concluding session of the New England Coun- cil's 58th quarterly meeting here at the Hotel Bond on Friday, March 8, Francis s. Murphy, chairman ot the Councils Connecticut Division announced today.
 On the eve of the meeting, Di- rectors of the Council will gather for meetings of the Executive, Indus trial, Recreational, Agricultural and Community Development Commit tees. Activities and programs of the committees will De reviewed at these meetings preliminary to their pres entation before the entire Council on Friday morning.
 A feature of the Friday morning session will be a discussion of clir- rent needs and activities in New England with respect to training youth for useful occupations" Mur- phy stated. Carl Gray, director oi schools in Sanford, Maine, and Will liam F. Patterson, Washington exe- cutive of the Federal committee or Apprenticeship, will be the princi- pal speakers at this session. Ralph E. Flanders of Springfield, Vermont chairman of the Councils Industria. Committee, represents management on the apprenticeship committee.
 A discussion period will follow the addresses of Governor Baldwin and Catledge in the afternoon. All sessions are open to the genera, public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
NEW HAVEN ROAD.
 PREPARES PLANS.
Harpers Ferry Rd. Bridge to Be Reconstructed;
 No Cost to City?

A plan for the reconstruction of the Harpers Ferry road bridge will be submitted the city soon by the New Haven railroad, Mayor Vincent A. Scully said today. The railroad agreed to this step at a conference of its representatives yesterday af- ternoon with the mayor.
 The mayor is seeking to have the work done without any cost to the city. He will ask Corporation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch for all opinion on whether a statute cited by the railroad as obliging the city to pay about one-fourth of the cost, is effective in this instance.
 The bridge will be widened by nine feet and walks for pedestrians will be erected at each side. The cost of the work is estimated at about $12OO0.
 Many complaints about the bridge have been heard in recent years, and the city has had many claims filed against 1t as result of accidents there. Past efforts to have a new bridge built have all ended in fail- ure.
 Residents of the section still favor a new cement bridge. rather than the rebuilding of the present wood- en bridge, and will next year ask the legislature again to order the construction of 8 new bridge.
 Taking part in the conference were the mayor, Supt. of Streets Herbert Scott- Smith, City Engineer Charles A. Root, William L. Barnett counsel for the railroad, and Eugene E. Oviatt. chief engineer for the New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Hot Chicken, Dark Eye
 Glasses h The Ne1us
Gaffney Why He Failed to Pay Cab Driver Who
 Called Him Buddy.

tified, Loyett cried; Never mind. I'll get bus"
 You'll have to pay me first" Gladding testified he told Lovett. When the man refused, Glad ding said he threatened to get policeman. He said that Lovett then jumped into the cab, but re- fused to pay him, ordering Glad ing to drive to the taxi office 50 that he could pay the "boSS".
 When theyreached the office, Gladding said, Lovett ran upstairs and began to shout at the per- sonnel, the manager being out.
 No Persuasion Gladding said he then called Officer Robert Phelan who tried to persuade Lovett to pay the fare, with no success.
 The officer told the court to- day that Lovett flatly refused to pay, so that he was forced to call "the wagon. He said LoveLt made no reference at all to pay Ing tne poSS.
 Represented by Atty. Miles F. McNiff, Jr., Lovett testified he hired Gladding to drive him to Bank street first, with the under standing that when he came out of the restaurant, he would drive him to Pennington avenue. He said he wanted to pick up an or der of hot chicken to bring to a friend who was doing some work for him at Pennington avenue.
 When he came out of the res- taurant, Lovett said, the taxi was gone. He looked all around the vicinity, he said, but, unable tc find his cab, he proceeded ur Bank street. He said he was al- ready late for his appointment at Pennington avenue.
 When he had proceeded a con- siderable distance. he said, he heard a voice cry: Hey. buddy Here's your cab"
 He admitted refusing to get in until threatened with arrest, and confirmed the drivers testimony that he would pay nobody, but the Boss.
 He explained that before paying he wanted to give his side of the case.
 Change of Glasses
 Asked about the change from dark to regular spectacles, Lovett said he has eye trouble and il under orders to wear dark glasses on the street. He explained thai he put on the regular spectaclei in the restaurant because hl can't see with the dark ones in- side.
 Judge Gaffney. in continuing tht case for one week, said Lovetl didn't impress him as being th' usual type of eyader, He advised him to come to an understanding with the driver.
 Loyett explained that he is In Waterbury for an eye treatment by a local doctor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Mayor Denies Story
 Of Friction Here
Denies Charge That City Employees Are Laying Down
 to Spite Supt. Scott Smith Defends Expenses

town paper, and asserted that the mayor and the street superintendent were greatly worried about the situ- ation.
 More than week ago." the mayor said, "the superintendent posted at the city yards 8 letter commenting all the employees for their cooperation and praising them for the splendid work they had done in snow removal"
 'TIhe reports are not at all true" the mayor declared. T am not at all worried about the street depart ment and I know that Mir. Scott Smith is not worried, either"
 Mayor Scully today again de- tended the street department against claims of inefnciency in snow re. rnoval. He declared that the cost ot more than $l0O0O to the city, a. revealed in yesterdays Democrat was not at all excessive in view O the circumstances. The large stifI spent on truck hire, $5,40O, was ac. counted for he claimed, by the ne. cessity of having 8 large fleet ol trucks working with the Snow-loadei in removing drifts from the streets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
FLORIO POST HOST
 AT ANNUAL EVENT
Entertainment Sunday Ait
 ernOOn in Turner's Hall; SfOrza Chairman

The committee on arrangements
 for the anniversary entertainment being held by Florio post, No. 4, de-
 partment of Connecticut, Italian American World War Veterans of the !. U. S., at the Turner's hall, North : Main street, next Sunday afternoon met at the home of the general chair street last night and accepted the , man, John Sforza on North Main reports of the subcommittees, who
 announced the completion of plans : for the annual event.
 7 Many prominent citizens from i, throughout the state and of this city sent acceptances to invitations
 among whom are National Vice
 Commander Hon. Louis Palladino of
 Derby: Commander Joseph H. Rus
 so of Torrington; Dept. of Judge Ad-
 vote Attorney s. Gerard Casale of
 New Britain, and several others.
 Several local veterans posts and . their auxiliaries will be represented , as well as many of other fraternal, social and civic groups. Past Con- !. mander Michael Giordano, who is <, a.so state department commander of the organization as well as com miInder of the local veterans coun- ,cil will direct play which will in- : clude a comedy and two acts, assisted ! by Q group of members of the Derby , post and its auxiliary and several members of the post and auxiliary. Assisting MT. Sforza on the gen. { eral committee is Mrs. Mary Gio-
 vanelli, as co-chairman, Miss Dora 1, DeSchino, secretary; Joseph LaPorta as ticket chairman: Commander John Deschino, chairman of the re- ception committee, assisted by Past : Commander Michael DiPrimio, aux Hilary president, Mrs. Eustacchio 2 Schiappa and Mrs. John Deschino. Past Commander Michael Gior- <. 6.ano, chairman of the entertainment . committee assisted by Peter DeLeo, Senior Voice Commander Eustacchio
 Schiappa assisted by Saverio Cap
 bella, James Massage, Adjutant Jo-
 seph Parziale. Mrs. Charles Valletta, 1. Mrs. Michael Giordano. Mrs. Felice : Mangini, Mrs. Mary Cappella, Mrs. Theresa MoZzicato. Mrs. Margaret , Rossi, Mrs. Michael DiPrimio, Mrs { Joseph ParZiale, Mrs. Donate Gal
 lucci, and Mrs. Edith Florio; John
 Fabbiano, pjunior vice commander
 is chairman of the house commit
 tee.
 Capt. Joseph DiPietro will be in . charge of the music assisted by mem-
 berS of his orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
NOTED SOLDIER
 ADDRESSES MEN
Captain Frederick Barna of Hungary Bunker Hill
 Guest Monday Night

Captain Frederick Barna, sports man, soldier and business man, a native of Hungary, will speak at the meeting of the Mems League of the Bunker Hill Congregational churcl, next Monday evening at 8 o'clock on Personal Observations on the Europea Situation
 Captain Barna speaks five langu- ages and now has taken Up perm anent residence in this country. For twelve years he explained Hun gary's international hockey team and played in the 1928 Olympic games. He served in the aviation corps of the Austro-H Hungarian Army during the World War and recently was in the technical divi- sion of the Hungarian Army.
 Previous to MT. Barna's address a business meeting will be conduct ed at which time the bylaws of the league will be revised. H. I. Ross is secretary of the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Mrs. Margaret Welton
 Dies In Washington
Former Local Resident Leaves Several Relatives Here
 Widow of Prominent Waterbury Business Man

John Duncan, who conducted a drug store on East Main street on the site of the present Brown build- ing, William, who conducted a store on Luke street, James, who served the U. s. government in the depart ment of state and Peter Duncan also widely known in Waterbury and ,he Misses Mary and Katherine Duncan, who were afflliated with the Rowland & Hughes company for years, were brothers and sisters of Mrs. Welton and predeceased her.
 Following the death of her hus- band, Mrs. Welton went to Wash ing to live. Of late months she had been in i'll health. but the announce ment of her death today was most unexpected news to her many for mer associates and relatives here. Details of the funeral will be an- nounced later.
 Mrs. Welton is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Mullin and several nephews and nieces, including Mrs, John Griffin, Mrs. Frank Kenney and Mrs. Charles Mccarthy of Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
CITY REVENUES
 SHOW INCREASE
Receipts Last Month Bet ter Than Same Period
 Previous Year

City revenues in the month end- ing yesterday were considerably higher than in February a year ago, according to figures compiled by Controller Thomas M. Conlon.
 Receipts from. all sources last month amounted to $244.54659. This compares with receipts of $l69, ,394.54 recorded in February of 1889.
 Gains in revenue were also re- ported for the month of January.
 Almost half the increase of $75,- 900 in revenues over the same month a year ago has been accounted for by gains in the payment of old age assistance taxes. Payments this year have run ahead of last years py about $35 5OOO. The remainder of the increase has come from miscellan- eOus sources.
 Further revenue gains are expec- ted in March and April. Payment Of the first installment of taxes dur- ing May will bring the heaviest re-. ieipts of the year up to that time, and will enable the repayment Of Q loan which the city fioated late in December to carry 1t through until taxes are due,