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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Colorful Services In
 Historic St. Paul's
Dean Beekman of Paris to Deliver Principal Address
 Smday-Warns America of Peril of War

has been there ever since, save: Great Britain, otday is civilizations front line of defense. We, in Amer ica must do everything we can to help her defend it. It is a battle for human freedom and it touches us just as much as it does anyone in Europe"
 This particular service will have an appropriate setting as St. PauPs and its Glebe House are the birth place of Episcopacy in America. It was theer in 1783, that Bishop Samuel Seabury, first Episcopal bishop in America, was chosen by a group of Connecticut clergymen in the home of the first rector of St. Paul's, Rev. John Rutgers Marshall.
 The organist, Stanley Waterman and choir of Trinity church, Water bury, with Mrs. Nora Fauchald noted soloist, are in charge of the music, Carter GiIliS of St. Paurs and Re. Father Day of Rox- bury supported by other eminent members of the clergy will partici- pate in the service.
 Various British organizations have indicated that they will attend tht service in uniform or regalia.
 The offering made at this service of Intercession for the British Com monwealth of Nations will be turned over to Bundles for Britain, Inc Waterbury Chapter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
CHURCH FESTIVAL !, CLOSES TONIGHT
East End Community Drum Corps 10 Provide En-
 tertainment

The annual harvest festival of the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul will come to close at the school gramds, at Beecher and Elliott ave- nues. tonight. A gala closing pro- gram has been arranged.
 Music will be offered tonight by the East End Community Club Fife and Drum Corps, and other enter tainment will be provided.
 The festival began Wednesday night and has attracted large crowds. There are 12 booths, each in charge of members of parish socie- ties.
 Last night the Mill Plain Fife and Drum Corps entertained.
 The. festival is in charge of a parish committee of which Rev. Michael Heating, pastor, is chair man. Proceeds will go to the parish fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

What promises to be most im- pressive and colorful church ser- vice will occur on September 18th, at { D. m. at historic St. Paurs Episcopal church in Woodbury. The Very Rev. Frederick Warren Beck man, D. D., for the past p years has been Dean of the Cathedral church of the Holy Trinity in Paris, France, only leaving that city to re- turn to America on July 18th, the day before the Nazis entered it. Dean Beekman proposes to employ his time here in awakening Ameri- cans to the utter necessity of help ing Britain in the battel which lies before her. He will preach, lecture, write and talk over the radio on the war and its effect on this coutl- try.
 This Massachusetts born clergy man, who went to France with the A. E. F. of the first World war and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
WESTERN STAR BOWS

Many 10 HolIywood's most famous stars got their start as such in out door western dramas. The newest of these is Tim Holt. who in Wa gOn Train" RKO Radio picture, be- gins his career as a star after ap- bearing iu more than 20 motion pie tslreg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

The state organization is said to be much concerned, however, over the local primary contests and their effect on the success of the state ticket in the election. Such con- tests are bound to leave some after effects and the state workers know this is a close year in Connecticut forecasts indicate. Waterbury Dem ocrats voting Socialist in protest as the various political polls and against the municipal scandals turned the state Democrats out of office by 2,500 votes two years ago and might do it again if primary contests did not turn out to their liking in the way of candidates or if too much bitterness is engen- dered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
|Pre-Priin1ary
 Political Pick-Ups
BY THE OBSERVER

With less than a week to go the Democratic primary pots are boiling lustily. The Republicans on the other hand had a peaceful primary with no contests and expect to profit by the contests in the Democratic camp. They may to some extent, but the Scully- -Culhane primary battle in the last city election did not work out that way for election day found 95 per cent of the Gull hane vote back in the Scully col umn.
 Nevertheless the Republicans are known to be seeking strong candidates in both senatorial dis tricts and are talking of cOali- ton with the Socialists in the 18th district in the hope of cap turing this Democratic strong hold for the first time in 40 or 50 years. Stranger things have hap pened before, but are not likely in this case. Two years ago Senator Egan won by a smaller majority than victor had four years in this district, but that was the year when Jasper McLevy carried Wa terbury and the Socialists ran up 13,OOO votes of protest against the scandals of the conspiracy trial. The last city election showed that such indignation had cooled off when good candidates were offer ed, but the Republicans may try to revive the issue with Socialist support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

CsaaalS 0IC CSpOCAdAAy AVpCAuA OA VAC~ tory. Two years ago they lost by less than 200 votes and there was no Democratic primary. This year with primary things may be different, they say. It all de- bends on whether the primary contest develops into a bitter one leaving sore spots. Both Sen. Gull hane and Atty. Blansfield are fighters and able forensic debaters and tOe-tO-tOe contest would be
 8 hum -dinger. It is doubtful,
 however, if the contest will be argued publicly on issues as both candidates seem to be depending on the silent method of soliciting support.
 Mayor Scully seems to be taking a hands-off attitude. It is true that he did express his personal prefer ence between MT. Blansfield and MT. Culhane but he made it clear that he was speaking for himself and not for the administration or the town committee. He is known to feel that this is 8 state and not city cleo tion and he has frequently asserted that his interest in politics extends only to giving Waterbury good gov- ernment under Democratic admins tration. He is a great believer, too, in trusting the people to decide for themselves and to pick the most de- serving and capable candidates. But while he may be neutral he has al- ways been 8 firm believer in political loyalty and will undoubtedly be a keen observer of any disloyalties that may appear in the ranks.
 Neither the state nor national campaigns seem to be showing much signs of activity, although election day is only two months away. The war crisis seems to OvershadOw everything and may continue to do so with interna- tiOnal events and issues reIegat- ing domestic issues to the back ground. This may produce strange campaigns and strange re- suits depending largely on the turn of the war in the next thirty days. With business improving as rapidly as it is the public interest in politics is likely to wane and
 be less active than it has been for years. The Republicans are count
 ing on a business pickup to aid
 them as in the past, but the war
 factor is still controlling. In the
 primary contest it is question of
 how much interest Is shown by the voters of the taxpayer type or whether the vote will be limited to those corraIed by professional political methods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

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Evening star., 1940-09-23
Hot Senate Fight
May Start Today on
Civil Service Bill
Supporters Of Another
Measure Want 1t Put
Ahead Of Romspeck's

With a sharp fight in prospect
the proposal to extend civil service
to approximately 10000 Federal
posts that now can be filled by
patronage appointments faced today
a test in the Senate. which was
scheduled to vote on a motion to
take up the bill.
Leading the opposition were Sem
ators Burke of Nebraska and King
of Utah, both Democrats, who are
demanding right of way for the
Logan Walter bill, which would
curb the power of administrative
agencies.
The civil service bill, authored by
Representative Ramspeck, Democrat,
of Georgia. chairman of the House
Civil Service Committee. has been
in the Senate since February after
passage by the Eouse. 1t would per-
NIT the President, at his discretion,
to bring into the competitive system
positions that are excepted by law,
and would also extend to the field
service the Classification Act pay
scales that now apply only in Wash
ington.
1t is generally agreed that the
Ramspeck bill will be approved by
the Senate if it gets to vote, but
that would not necessarily assure
enactment of the legislation, as there
are differences in the House and
Senate versions of the bill which
must be ironed out in conference,
and there is no certainty as to the
length of time Congress will remain
in session.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Private Planes Told
To Remain Clear Of
Airport Dedication
Must Keep Outside
10-MiIe Radius From
; to 3:45 Wednesday

In preparation for the dedication
of the Washington National Airport
Wednesday, the Civil Aeronautics
Board today warned private pilots
to clear the air within a 10-mile
radius of the Gravelly Point site
from to 3:45 pm. on the dedica-
ton day.
Since a great number of CONNER
cial transports and Army and Navy
planes will be in the air as part of
the ceremony. the board said, it is
considered dangerous for private air.
craft to fly in the vicinity.
The boards order stated: The
nature of this occasion is such that
it will tend to attract other aircraft,
the presence of which would create
a hazard to air commerce. - No
aircraft except those given special
permission by the administrator OF
Civil AeronauticS shall be operated
within that area lying within a
radius of 10 miles, horizontally, from
the center of the Washington Ma
tional Airport"
President Roosevelt will leave the
White House at 2:55 pm. and is ex-
pected to arrive at the airport for
the ceremonies at 3:l5. Seven
planes will lead the ceremonies, one
representing each of the following:
The Civil Aeronautics Board, the
Army, Navy, Coast Guard and
Eastern. American and Pennsyl-
vania Central AirlineS.
Secretary of Commerce Jones
Will preside at the ceremonies, his
first appearance of this nature since
being inducted into the cabinet.
Following the air show officials
will gather at the rear of the term
inal building for the laying Of the
cornerstone.
A small grandstand will be pro-
vided for official guests, but author
tiles have emphasized there will be
ample parking room for spectators.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
| More DC. Homes
Are Sought for
British ChIdren

The Washington branch of the
United States Committee for the
Care of European Children has is
sued an appeal for more offers of
homes in Washington to receive part
Of the 1000 British children ex-
pected to arrive in this country
next month.
Mrs. w. A. Roberts. secretary of
the local organization, in making
the appeal. listed three conditions
which families receiving refugee
children must meet before children
can be placed in their care. They
are:
/. The foster family must execute
an affidavit guaranteeing to support
a child as long as 1t remains in
this country, or until child reaches
the age of self-support.
2. The foster family must pay s63
to meet the cost of head and visa
taxes, credit investigation and pay
ment to a trust fund required by
the State Department as insurance
against possible contingencies.
8. The foster family must be APP
proved by an undesignated child
welfare agency as q suitable family
to care for . child.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
New Social Security Building
Gets Prize-Winning Statues

Two bronze figures, symbolic of
the progress of mankind in security,
work and education are to be placed
in the auditorium Of the new Social
Security Building,
They are the work of Robert
Cronback, New York sculptor, win
ner in competition open to all
American sculptors which was held
by the Section of Fine Arts, Public
Building Administration. Mr.. Cron-
bach's designs were given the $4,000
award. They were selected from 308
entries.
The award was recommended by
jury of acknowledgement sculptors.
Ralph Stackpole of San Francisco:
Chain Gross of New York, and
William McVey of Austin, Tex.
In their report to Edward Bruce,
chief of the painting and sculpture
section, the jury commended "the
suitability of the designs, the orig
inality of conception and the pre-
sentation of the models" Generally
symbolizing the important influence
of the social security program in
the lives of its beneflciaries, the
first figure represents worker
standing at the foot of a flight of
stairs.
The jury particularly liked" the
report stated, "the suggestion OF the
steps and the great sweep of the rail
indicating the upper progress OF
man in security, work and educa-
ton"
The second model, containing the
figures of a mother and child, with
a motif to indicate home and
shelter. was commended for "the
fresh symbolism of protective shell
ter and the continuation and growth
of the family"
Each of the sculptures will be 8
feet high, mounted on walnut bases.
Competitions for mural paintings
for the Social Security Building are
now in progress. The building is ex-
pected to be completed about No.
vember l.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
$50 Contestants
Fly Model Planes
For Club Honors
Event at Silver Spring
includes Awards for
Spectacular Crash

With more than $50 contestants
from Maryland and nearby States
the first annual Silver Spring
model alrplane meet was held yes
terday at White Oaks, Md, by the
Silver Spring Aeronauts. under the
supervision of the Academy of
Model Aeronautics.
The Silver Spring Businessmen S
Associations Trophy for the winner
in Glass C, gasoline model, was pre-
sented to Jack McKeon, 1921 Caro-
lima place NV, by P. M. William
son, president of the association.
Second place was won by H. Kuhn,
4028 Twenty fourth street Sc. M.
r. Warren of Westminster, Nd,
won a broze trophy, presented by
the Lions Club for first place in
Glass B, gasoline models. The
Weston Ackman Bronze Trophy for
36-inch Widespread gasoline-driven
planes was won by Elliott Eccard,
1902 Quesada street NV.
Second-place winners in these
classes. respectively, were D. J. Vos,
2402 Mount Vernon avenue, Alex
andria, Va, and Joe Nelson, Bruns-
wick. Md.
The trophy awarded by the Silver
Spring Aeronauts for rubber-pow
cred models was won by M. r. Dietz
of Mount Hays, Md; second place
went to George Cell of Baltimore
Stewart Culp, club president, made
the presentati ton.
William Smith of Silver Spring
won the Silver Spring Paint & Hard
ware Co. trophy for hand-launched
gliders. The entrance prize, donated
by the hardware company, was won
by Richard Backora, % Hamilton
street.
The award for the most spectac-
ular crash" of the day was presented
to Thomas Gollus, 1704 A street
Sc. Louis Hess, advisor to the local
group, directed the contest.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Diphtheria |mmunization
Consent Is Sought

Coincident with the opening of
schools today, the Health Depart
ment was distributing cards in all
first, second and third grade class
rooms to obtain parental consent
to diphtheria immunization for
children in those grades.
Health Oficer George c. Ruh-
land said the diphtheria immun-
ization clinics would be held next
month for children from pre-school
age up through the third grade.
He urged parents to cooperate in
safeguarding their children against
this dangerous and oftentimeS
fatal childhood disease"
DR.. Rutland pointed out that, al
though Washington has one of the
lowest diphtheria rates in the
United States, the few fatal cases
could have been prevented had the
victims been immunized.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Baltimore Listening Post
For Propaganda Asked
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press,
A new "listening-post" radio sta
ton in the Baltimore district to
aid in a check on overseas propa-
ganda has been proposed by the
Federal Communications Commis-
sion.
One such station now is operated
on the Fort McHenry grounds, of
which Francis Scott Key, prisoner
of-shore on a British vessel, wrote
the words of the National Anthem.
But, E. K. Jett, chief engineer
of the commission, told the House
Appropriations Committee, "the
noise level there is so high that GER
tain desired signals are lost in the
interference.
He cited the Fort McHenry sta
ton as an example in declaring
need for new locations for the six
monitoring stations in Massachu-
sets, Oregon, California, Michigan,
Maryland and Georgia.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Escape Of Monkeys
Blamed on Failure
To Latch Doors
Once Free Of Cage,
Animals Believed to Have
Climbed Out VentiIotors

The escape Of more than so
monkeys last Friday night through
a double door in their cage in a
north wing building of the Nationa,
Health Institute. in which no
diseased animals are kept, was pos
sible only because some one must
have left the doors OPEN" Acting
Director w. T. Harrison said today
Inoculated animals are segregated
in small, individual cages in south
wing building, under constant watch
of research specialists. Undiseased
monkeys are allowed to run together
until used in experiments.
Six monkeykeepers in the north
wing building are responsible for
their care. No disciplinary moves
will be made, Dr.. Harrison said. An
attempt viii be made, however, to
establish responsibility to prevent
occurrences of the escape.
Individual escapes by the monkeys
are not rare, the acting dictor said;
however, no inoculated monkey has
ever been known to escape.
Both Doors Open.
The large cage which house the
healthy monkeys is entered through
two doors. Both doors must have
been left open, to permit the ami
mails to escape, it was said. The
institute official said only Is of the
so monkeys got out of the building.
The outside door Of the cage
room can be snap-locked. 1t opens
to small cubicle to second door
of Wire-mesh. The wire door is Sc
cured with twisted wire which no
monkey could reach through the
mesh. A lock on the wire door is
out of order.
DR.. Harrison said the outer door
always was left unfastened in the
hot months to provide better air.
circulation for the monkeys, but the
inner door always fastened. He said
some one inadvertently neglected to
fasten the wire door Once in the
hallway, it is believed the monkeys
escaped through ventilator.
Scores work IN capture.
When the escape was first made
known early Saturday, it was feared
some diseased animals might be
loose. DR.. Harrison said the mon
keys are harmless and mortally
afraid of man.
Scores of firemen. sailors. marines
and volunteers worked all day Sat-
urday with heavy pressure hoses,
burlap bags and nets recapturing
monkeys from tall trees on the
Naval Hospital grounds and the
nearby, Heurich Brewery.
Two of the monkeys are still at
large, but banana -baited traps have
been set near the building. DR..
Harrison said he hoped to have the
remaining two back in the fold soon,
Evening star., 1940-09-23

The first report on fatal traffic
accident by the Districts investiga-
ton squad was being scrutinized to-
day by police officials as the unit
went into the second day of its
fact-finding operation looking toward
reduction of Washington's traffic
toll. Another fatal accident oc-
CURED in nearby Virginia over the
week end.
The investigation squads report
was on the death of Berry Minnis,
colored, 50, of TIT Webster street
NV. who was fatally injured yes
terday when struck by a car at Web
Ster and Sixteenth streets NV. He
died in Emergency Hospital four
hours later.
The accident was investigated by
Acting 1t. William Liverman and
Policemen H. P. Herwick and v. r.
Locke. Charles N. Thompson, 81,
Of Arlington, Va, was listed by police
as driver of the car. Berry's death
was the 51st in trafiic this year,
compared with so at this time last
year.
In nearby Virginia William Nor.
ris, %, Of 1902 Prince street, Alex.
andria, was fatally injured early
yesterday while crossing Route No !
five miles south of Alexandria, ac-
cording to reports to Alexandria po-
lice. Mr.. Morris was brought te
Alexandria Hospital by a passing
motorist, his skull fractured and his
right ieg amputated, and died
shortly after being admitted.
Hurt IS Car Overturns.
The driver of the car which struck
Mr.. Morris was listed by State
Trooper j. R. Morris as Harry Gar
ris of the 300 block of South Patrick
street, Alexandria, but no charges
were filed against him.
Louis Lilge. 70, of 1852 Warder
street NV was in serious condition
in Walter Reed Hospital today suf-
fering from head injury sustained
when his car overturned on a sharp
curve in the East-West Highway at
the intersection of Brookeville road
in Montgomery County last night
He received brain conclusion and
possibly fractured skull.
Donald Crawford, %, of 725 Quincy
street NV. a passenger in Mr.
Lilge's car. was treated at the hos
pital for a back injury, but later
released.
Injured in head-on collision on
the Lee highway near Fairfax, Va,
Walker Johnson, "a, colored, of Idle
wood, Va, was in a serious condi-
ton in Georgetown Hospital, suffer-
ing from head injury. The driver
of the other car. Edward Gibson, 80,
OF Centreville, Va. and two passen-
gers in the johnson car, escaped
with cuts and bruises.
81 Accidents Investigated.
During the 24-hour period ended
at 8 am. today the new squad had
investigated 81 accidents, in which
six persons received minor injuries,
besides the one fatally hurt. Three
of the cases were minor hit-and-run
mishaps. One motorist was ar
rested on charge of driving while
drunk and IL other charges placed
included turning from the wrong
lane, backing in an unsafe manner
and reckless driving.
Inspector Arthur Miller. in charge
Of the new unit, said today after
glancing over yesterdays reports
that he was pleased with its opera
ton thus far but said there were
some kinks that have to be ironed
out"
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Women Voters Urge
Romspeck Bill Passage

The National League of Women
Voters today appealed to Democratic
and Republican Senators to redeem
their platform pledges and take
favorable action on the RamSpeck
civil service extension bill.
Believing the fate of the bill is
likely to be decided today, league
organizations in 81 States were urg-
ing their Senators to pass the
measure, Miss Marguerite M. Wells,
national president, declared.
Congress should not adjourn with
out rectifying an evil that is blot
on the record Of all concerned" she
said.