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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
George Dietrich Says He Falsified Records
Worked It on Bogus Subsidiaries of McKessOn Conl- pany-Two Bridgeport Witnesses Are to FOl=
 low Dietrich on the Stand

New York, March 20. - (UP) - George Dietrich testified in federal court today that he repeatedly falsi- fled records of a bogus subsidiary through which his brother, the late Philip Musica, Swindled the Mo- Kesson and Robbins Drug Company of an estimated $21 ,000, ,000.
 Dietrich, who changed his name from Musica after family scandal in 1912, was teStifying for the sixth day in the governments trial of five Connectciut men accused of partici- pating in the swindle. He and two other Musicas have pleaded guilty. The trial was in recess yesterday.
 The witness testified that in 1928 McKesson and Robbins had some 30 subsidiaries but that 1t was in the non existent "crude drug depart ment" where most of the cheating was done. By 1887, he said, i've were playing hide and seek with the tax authorities"
 MsGl0on Counsel Juesti0ns
 Dietrich was cross-examined by Fred 1rOnSlde, counSel TOT JOnn n. McGloon of Fairfield, Conn, former controller of the $86, 6,O0O0OO drug firm, who is on trial with Horace B. Merwin and Rowley w. Phillips, Bridgeport and Waterbury bankers. and Leonard and John Jenkins, Musica's brothers-in-law.
 Musica, as F. Donald Coster,' president of the company. commit ted suicide December 16, 1888, after his exposure as a swindler. It was his practice, Dietrich testified, to leave everything to McGloon when it came to auditing and inventory ''
 He himself was set aside as book keeper, Dietrich said, at McGloon's request for "a regular keeper of books" Until 1881, however, he kept the books of McKesson and Rob-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
FOUR PERSONS
 FOOD POISONED

Middletown, Conn, March 2O- (UP)-Folir Providence. R. T.. per- sons were admitted to Middlesex Hospital early today suffering from food poisoning. Their condition was not consldered serious.
 They were Mrs. Olga Dlpltrillo. 90 (packard et); her husband, Albert, a5, and daughter, Jeannette, g., and Mrs. Raifaeio Dipitrillo, ca, (i40 piantvilie SC.
 They said they were motoring to Providence from Miami and stopped at q New Haven restaurant last night for dinner. When they reached eaybFook thoy became If. A doctor there treated them and sent them to the hospital in q state polies car
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
Thirty Latest Whitley and Wellington BOmbers Rain
 Hundreds of Shells TWO BRITISH PLANES
 PHOTOGRAPH SCENE Biggest Air Raid of War Is Carried Out Under Plans
 of War Hero
BY H. L. PERCY .. United Press Staff Correspondent)


 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 London, March 20. = (UP) . Two British reconnais- sance planes, in a bold day. light flight, raced along Ger many's heavily fortified Sylt Island Air Base on the North Sea coast today to photo graph for an indisputable record the damage done in a seven hour Royal Air Force raid last night and early today. The raid inaugurated a new phase of the war and German vengeance was expected. But its effect, and air ministry claims that heavy damage had been done to one of Germany'S biggest bases, was tonic in it's effect and the country thrilled to the big gest raid of the war.
 It was reported that 30 latest type Whitley and Wellington bombers, starting from east coast airdromeS, conducted the raid, carrying capacity loads of high explosive and incendi- ary bombs.
 A World War aviation hero di- rected the raid = Air Chief Marshal Sir Edgar Ludlow-H Hewitt, conn mander in chief of the Royal Air Force bomber commander who was called, during the last war, "one of the bravest and finest pilots we have"
 Photographed Scenes
 Two and one-half hours after the last raiders had landed at their British bases, the two reconnaissance planes flew over Sylt to record with their cameras the result of the raid, which according to the air ministry was most extensive.
 In the biggest raid of the war and one of the most persistent, the British ; planes dropped bombs on the long, narrow, North Sea coast island from 8 o'clock last night until o'clock this morning.
 The last of the raiding planes re- turned to base at 6:30 a. m. (12:30 a. m., EST), 10 hours and 30 minutes after the first bombs were dropped, 1t was announced.
 Bomber unit commanders, report ing to the high command, asserted that they had struck seaplane hangers at Hornum, the principal island center, struck block of bar racks and started fires at a seaplane slipway. They described the shoot ing flames from two hangars, and the angry bursts from German an- ti-aircraft guns. But, they asserted, they met little opposition from German fighter planes though the weather was fine and visibility was good.
 Two Eyes For An Eye
 Loss of only one British plane was admitted in a raid which meant the start of a British two eyes for an eye" policy and presumably con- stituted a tacit invitation to Ger many to start the totalitarian war;
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
INTERROGATION
 OF CHURCH ENDS
Archbishop Schrembs Ab- solves People After One
 Month of Punishment

Cleveland, March 2O.-(UP)-The Roman Catholic Holy Redeemer Church was cleared of its interdic- ton today, after month in which the church and the parish school were closed and the parishoners de- prived of all sacraments of the church except that of Extreme Unc- tion.
 Archbishop Joseph Schrembs lift ed the interdict last night at a meeting of the 1000 parishoners in the parish school. The archbishop announced that no further penance would be required of them for their defiance of the church's authority and granted the entire parish a public absolution." The parishoners cheered him.
 l, Most of the 50 members of the predominantly Italian parish which numbers 700 families, had gath- cred three times at the church doors to prevent installation of the Rev. Vincent CaruSo, appointed by the archbishop as successor to the Rev. Martin Con1Sagno. who had died. They had massed at the church entrance when diocesan officials sought to enter. Children threw snowballs at the 6ignitaries. Arch bishop Schrembs, after the third demonstration. imposed the inter- diction.
 'In all my service to the church and God never have suffered so as when had to impose the interdict" the archbishop told the meeting of I,arishiOners who had pledged elle- glance to ecclesiastical authority. "But since then many have come to me and told me that they have re- pented.
 Therefore. now pronounce the interdict ufted."
 He appointed Dr. Achilles F. Fer reri, dfeensor vinculi of the dio- cese, as administrator, or acting pas- tor. Of the parish. The appointment was c surprise to the parishonefs slhce they apparently had expected him to insist on Rev. caruso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
Bitter Foe Of Nazism
 May Be French Premier
Paul Reynaud Will Decide Tomorrow Whether He Will Accept-Premier Daladier, His Cabinet Re-
 signed Their Positions Today
BY RALPH HEINZEN
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent Paris, March 20-( -(UP)-The gov- ernment of Premier Edouard Dal- adler resigned today and Paul Rey- naud,, 8 bitter foe of Nazism, was asked by President Albert Lebrun to form a new government in re- sponse to demands for a more ag- gresive policy.
 Reynaud agreed to consult with political leaders and to advise Le- brun by tomorrow morning whether he would accept the invitation to succeed Daladier.
 If he accepts, he said, it would be with view to completing quickly a new cabinet so that there might be no Interruption in prosecution of the war.
 Reynaud's acceptance would be regarded as a challenge to the party leaders to stand by their demands for determined prosecution of the war. Political observers said that be- cause of Reynaud's independent political status he might be in a strong position to hold the political wheel horses in line in the future, once he had overcome the difficulty of securing 8 majority in parlia- ment. Reynaud was called in by Lebrun today after Daladier refused the presidents request to attempt to form a new cabinet.
 Make Clean Sweep
 It was regarded as foregone conclusion that, if Reynaud becomes Premier, he would make clean sweep of old methods and most of the old faces. AS minister of 4n- ance in the resigned Daiadier cab met, he had record for fast and aggressive action.
 It was understood that in calling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
JUDGE MASCOLO
 WILL SET DATE
Democrat Town COnven= ton Will Be Announced
 By Tomorrow

The date for the long-delayed re- converting of the Democratic party's town convention, at which mem berS of the town committee will be elected, will be announced tomor- row, Judge Edward Mascolo, perma- nent chairman of the convention, said, today. Judge Mascolo planned to get in touch with members of the convention today to ascertain a date convenient to the majority.
 Judge Mascolo said that the place for the meeting has not been de- cided but that he favored having it in Buckingham hall or some equally public place with accom- modationS for as many members of the party as wish to attend.
 Asked if he planned any attempts to influence the selection of the new town committee personnel. Judge Mascolo said: "The choice of com nnittee members is entirely up to the convention. I won't attempt to dic- tate anything"
 No DictatiOn
 Judge Mascolo declared that he would fight any move to have the makeup of the committee dictated by any faction or factions within the party. Let the rank and file have the say" he asserted. recalling that some weeks ago he had asked that Democrats in all districts pre- sent the names of qualified candi- dates for places on the town com- mittee. g
 The town committee, after 1t is selected, will meet to elect its of- ficers. Reelection of Joseph F Mulviile as town chairman is ex- (c,nliiinliad on pana Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20

sensationally seized at the Water bury Maternal Health Center on Field street several weeks ago by County Detective Roland Alling l1n- der the direction of States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald of this city.
 Error By Superior Court
 The high court found error in the decision of Superior Court Judge Kenneth Wynne to uphold demur- rers in the cases of the local doctors and nurse, charged with assisting, abetting and counselmg married wolaen to use contraceptive drugs and instruments.
 It ordered not guilty judgments set aside and the cases remanded to superior court with direction to overrule the demurrers.
 Judge Wynne sustained the de- 1nurrers in the eases of Dr. William A. Goodrich, Dr. Roger B. Nelson and Nurse Clara L. McTernan, con- tending a physician should have the right to prescribe contraceptive measures when the health of the patient was involved. The Connec- ticut statute, in prohibiting. use of contraceptives;s makes no health ex- captions. z :.
 Declaring the, law constitutional, the supreme court ruled iinanirn- ouSly:
 eve must construe the act as we find it, without reference to whether we think itswould have been or could be improved by the nclus- ion of other provisions
 To General Assembly
 The court said propaganda and arguments in support of use of contraceptiyes upon advice of phy- sicians X. are appropriately to be addressed to the General Assembly rather than to the courts"
 ITO permit the use of contracep- tives in all cases when in the opin- ion of even an honest and reputable physician pregnancy would affect the general health might well make 1t available to most women, in view of the commonly known ordinary incidents and normal consequences of that condition, while it would be in the power of less ethical and conscientious practitioners to extend the field of exemption indefinitely.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
PEACE ENVOY WELLES SAILS
 THIS MORNING Leaves on Italian Liner for United States at Seven
 O'Clock Today WILL REpORT'PEACE IS NOT IN SIGHT War May Drag on in Its Present Stalemate for Very Long Time
BY EVERETT HOLES (TJnited Press Staff CorresnOndent)

01 EtV VENE Il
 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Aboard Conte Di Savoia, En Route to New York, March 20. - (UP)-Sumner Welles, United States Under Secretary of State, sailed for home today to make a con- fidential report to President Roosevelt on his 25-day ex- ploratory tour of Europe. The Italian liner bearing him home sailed from Genoa at 1 p. m. c a. m., EST).
 He was expected to tell MT. Roose- welt that in spite of all reports of a peace offensive, Europe apparently was settling down for long and stubborn war. e Developments of the past 48 hours since the conference of Adolf Hitler and Benito MJtssolini at Rrenner0 had indicated that the present wal aims of Germany and the Allies were irreconcilable. The latest edi- tions of Italian newspapers that Welles carried under his arm as he boarded the ship this morning did not mention peace, except to declare that Benito Mussolini was in no way serving as a go-between in any peace offensive, and they warned that Italy and Germany stood to- gether to prevent the war spreading to other fronts, especially the Ball. kans, the Danube Basin, and the Near East.
 The report which Welles may be able to make to MT. Roosevelt, based ,on more than 50 conferences in four capitals with such figures as the Pope, two kings, two dictators, a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
STUDENT DIES OF BULLET WOUND

Hanover, N. IT., March 2O.--(UP) John s. Middlebrook, 22, of (77 Comstock Piace), South orange, N. J., c Dartmouth ooielge junior. dled at the colelge infirnaary today Of Q salf-infllcted bullet wound .n the chest despiet several blood trans- fualons.
 Friends believed he shot himself because es "h falling out with his girl"
 Mlddiebrookh parents and q brother weer at tho bodside when death came % 70 .. ul, Y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
BALDWIN STREET
 BRIDGE DILEMMA
$65,OOO for That Struc- ture Will Force Dropping
 Two Other Bridges

The $B5,000 or more necessary to build the new Baldwin street bridge will force the. abandonment of either or both of two other pro- posed new bridges, it appeared to- day. The 1940 budget contains an appropriation of only $50,26 for the Baldwin street structure, and the taking of the additional needed money from the bridge bond fund may cause a delay in bridges now planned for Idylwood avenue and Plank road.
 One solution being considered is the erection of cheaper structures at the two East End locations than had been planned. The budget al- lows $25, 900 for the Idylwood avenue bridge and $22,OO0 for the Plank road bridge.
 Preliminary Plans
 Preliminary plans for the Bald win street bridge, which are being prepared under the supervision of City Engineer Charles A. Root, cell for a part steel and part masonry structure, with the present ap- breaches raised several feet.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully, who told the board of works last night that plans for the bridge are being pushed as rapidly as possible, plans to confer with John H. 0oss, presi- dent of the ecovill Mfg. O., as soon as the latter returns from Q vaca- ton, to secure the transfer of about | i've feet of land owned by the fac | tor yto the city. Mfr. doss is under stood to have agreed informally tt the request.
 Meet Railway AIen The mayor will also meet Wltf officials of the New Haven Railroad ! to uncertain the share of the cost that the railroad will pay. Thl bridge across over both the Mat liver and . branch line of tho
 MT. Roots easlmats is that tn, bridge will cost aeso00 or other Public hearings lli connection wltli the change of grade will Dc re-
 Mayor scuily lest night deiendes the safety Of the present bridge. de- eiaring that oIallne t h unsafe ari without fSrndaiion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
Supreme Court Of Conn. Overrules Superior Court
Contraceptive Materials, However Seized By Order of States Attorney Fitzgerald, Must Be Re-
 turned as Law Does Not Fit Case

Waterburys birth control involving the arrests Of Dr. William A. Goodrich Dr. Roger B. Nelson and Clara L. McTernan nurse all of this city, attracted statewide and national attention today the Connecticut Supreme Court handed down decision everything Superior Court decision which declared Connecticuts antbirth control laws unconstitutional The Supreme Court in compan
 decision ordered return of contraceptve material
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
THE WORLD WAR 2S YEARS AGO, E MARCH 20, 1915
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tBy United REess)
 Russian offensive attempted te break through Austrian lines 'in Hattie Of ihe CaFpaihiams.
 Britain, France and MuhsAA slened secret agreement which osnoadeG CensiantlnoDle and the Straits C Rus1la ael1 gave nflts a,n fhe sieutfsi sene q Eernla. ErIaaln aIse ellarantoc1 iho ltland ~ nnnlnas fe useeea,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Mar. 2O-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Mar. 18th, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year ,S71,6S4, 52S.S1 $6,464,4S7971.15
 Receipts $4, ,096, ,567,2S1.69 $4,1ss,44s, ,65s.1s
 Gross Deficit s2,775.117.s42i2 ss,3s5, ,OSs.s .s11.ss $2.711,sso, ,O42ie $2,292, ,s27, ,ss1.ss
 Cash Balance $2.42o,4ss, ,4Os.O5 ss.sSs, ,se4,177.s4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-20
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Evening star., 1940-02-03
1898 18th St. NV.
Living room, bedroom, large closet.
dinette, bath and kitchen--$60
the WINSTON

BIAS M. PIeosont Street
(Near 18th & Columbia Road
rooms, kitchen, bath and porch.
$50. Electric refg. on house
current.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
ASIA CONN. AVE.

Large foyer living room. dining
room, / and 2 bedrooms. bath.
incl losed porch. dinette and
kitchen; ample closet space; ga
rage. Refg. on house current.
Elevator. sec. switchboard. res.
mgr. Woodley 4477
Evening star., 1940-02-03
IOIS N STREET

Corner 11th and N Sts.)
e. oyer, combination living and
dining room. 2 bedrooms bath
and Kitchen $500
Foyer, combination living and dim
ing room. 8 bedrooms, bath and
kitchen, $65.OO to $1,000 Elec.
refg. switchboard service. ele.
vator Res. Mgr, Mich. $3.50.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
I1O7 11th STREET

room % bath. % no titchenS3O. 90
room, Murphy bed, bath and
kitchen, $40. Gas furnished for
refrigeration and cooking.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
$500 14th STREET

Living room, large dressing room
bath pullman kitchen $3.50
Living room. bedroom. combination
closet and dressing room. bath.
incl. porch and kitchen S55 on
Large foyer. living room. 8 bed
rooms. Q baths, inclosed porch
and kitchen, $95. Refg. on house
current Elevator. Garage
Res. mgr.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
1925 DAVIS PL. NV.

New Building
Gas, electricity and refrigeration in
cluded in rent. Resident manager.
/ rm., kit, d. q. and bath----S49.50
Evening star., 1940-02-03
SULGRAVE MANOR

$3.50 CONN. AVE. NV.
Elec. refrigeration on house current.
secretarial switchboard. Resident
manager.
rms, kit. d. a.. foyer, bath
Evening star., 1940-02-03
THE TULANE APARTMENT
THE SWARTHMORE

2109 18th st. NV.
Electric reffigeration.
4 rms, kit. and bath---S52.5O sc
Evening star., 1940-02-03
2272 QUE STREET

(Near Mass. Ave.)
Entrance hall, living room, dining
room, 9 bedrooms, l and 2
baths, pantry and kitchen. Elec.
refg. Res. mgr. Elevator.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
470l CONN. AVE.

Large foyer. living room, dining
room, Q bedrooms. bath, porch.
dinette and kitchen Refg. on
house current. Elevator. Sec.
switchboard. Garage. Res. Mgr.
EN-. OSO3.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
THE BADER

2515 K ST NV.
Gas, electricity and refri9eTation m
cluded in rent. Air conditioned.
Resident manager.
l rm., kit, d. q. and bath S47.b0
2 rms, kit, d. a.. foyer and
bath q and 2 exposures) $4,000
2 rms rms k;t:: d. q: foyer ana
exposures) S72.5O
Evening star., 1940-02-03

1910 25th ST. NV.
New building; Gas, electricity and
refrigeration included in rent. Resi-
2 rms. kit. d. q. and bath--S57.50
Evening star., 1940-02-03
sEpsWlcK GARDENS

3TZ0 S0UU. Ave.
Foyer, liviK room with Murphy
bed, bath. dinette and kitchen.
S55
Foyer, living room with Murphy
bed. bedroom, bath. solarium.
dinette and kitchen.
Foyer. large living room. 2 bed
rooms, Q baths. solarium, dinettes
kitchen g exposures) $4,000
Refrg. on house current. Garage.
24-hour elevator and switchboard
service. Res. Mgr, Woodley AGO.
Evening star., 1940-02-03

1903 RANDOLPH ST.
room. Murphy bed, bath and
kitchen.
Living room. bedroom. bath and
kitchen. Refg. on house current.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
1880 CHAPIN ST. NV.
THE LA RENE

5425 CONN. AVE. NV.
Fec refrigeration on house current,
Elevator. laundry facilities. Resi-.
dent manager.
? rms, kit. d. a. and bath
Evening star., 1940-02-03

1927 LAMONT ST. NV.
Electric refrigeration.
5 rms, kit. and bath--------$5o.o0
4 rms. kit. and
Evening star., 1940-02-03
lA36 r STREET

Living room, bedroom, bath, kitchen
and porch, S42.50. Electric re-
frigeration.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
VALUES WORTH SEEING
1901 CALVERT STREET

TOVU SN6VSNu ~ MKT
Zone block from 18th and Col. Rd.
at corner Of Calvert st. and Adams
Mil Road.)
Living room, dining room, 2 large
bedrooms, 2 closets Il with win
dow). bath, porch and kitchen.
Large entrance hall, living room,
bedrooms. bath. dining room
and kitchen. Excellent for den-
lists or PHYSICIANS ONCE and
residence. Elec. refg. Elevator.
Resident manager.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
THE LAMONT

SI1O MI. IIs 81. N.Ws
Electric .refrigeration.
2 rms. kit. and 90
Evening star., 1940-02-03
DOWNTOWN
1921 COLUMBIA ROAD

Z116 p Street
Foyer, living room, bedroom, bath
and kitchen. $4,000 Elec. refg.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
5000 18th ST. NV,

Gas, electricity and refrigeration In
cluded in rent. Resident MANAGER.
2 rms, kit, d. q. and bath--S47.60
Evening star., 1940-02-03
THE RHODE ISLAND

1887 RHODE ISLAND AVE. NV.
Electricity and refrigeration on house
current-Elevator Resident Manager
2 rms. kit, d. a., foyer and
Evening star., 1940-02-03
FULTON COURTS

Zoov Urn 81. NV.
Reception hall, living room. 2 bed
rooms. bath. dinette, kitchen.
$65 90. Large closets. Elevator
service. Electric refrigeration
Resident manager.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
o11r Hrr NJ Sr Nvu

1878 CALIFORNIA ST. NV.
Electric Refrigeration.
rms. kit. and $4,000
Evening star., 1940-02-03
146A EIICIID CT NV

Elec. refrigeration on house current.
Resident manager.
2 rms, kit. and bath S45.OO
Evening star., 1940-02-03
183s PHELPS plAcI

Combination living and dining
room. 3 bedrooms. bath. porch
and kitchen. Elec. refg. on
house current. Resident manager
Evening star., 1940-02-03
1O26 18th STREET

Large foyer, combination living and
dining room, 2 bedrooms. bath
and kitchen. Electric refrigera-
ton, Elevator.
Evening star., 1940-02-03

Corner 18th Il L Sts)
| room. bath. no kitchen, Switch.
board and elevator service. Res
tdent manager.
Evening star., 1940-02-03

THE LIE BOURGET
1927 CALIFORNIA ST. NV.
Elec. refrieeration on house current.
Elevator: Resident manager.
2 rms. kit. and S55, 90
Evening star., 1940-02-03
5746 COLORADO AVE. NV.

Gas. electricity and refrigeration In
cluded in rent.
l rnl.. kit, d. a. and bath-S47 80
2 rms, kit, d. q. and bath---s6000