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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
On Furlough

Joseph Richard Vignali, Seaman First Class, U. s. Navy, son of MT. and Mrs. Bernard Vignali, of 689 North Main street, Waterbury, returned home recently on a 22- day furlough from the U. s. s. Boise, a newly constructed cruiser stationed temporarily at Long Beach, California.
 Young Vignal, applied for en- listment at the local navy recruit ing station in the city and in Mo- vember, 1888 was accepted for en-. listment in the U. S. Navy at the main navy recruiting station in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07


 hail Nicholas Gorin head of the Soviet Russian Tourist Bureau ir the United States, and Hafis Salich, Russian-born citizen for merly @ U. s. naval intelligence agent, from their conviction on charges of stealing secret U. s reports on Japanese activities for use by the Soviet government against Japan.
 Donald R. Richberg, former MIRA administrator who represents the two men, told the court the statutes under which they were convicted are too vague and too sweeping.
 BrOwder Case Up
 Next Monday the court is ex- pected to announce whether it will review the conviction of Earl R Browder, Communist party leader, on charges of passport fraud.
 It also has been asked to re- view and set aside $21 100000 worth of awards by the German American Mixed Claims Commis- sion to American interests dam aged in the famous Black Tom Island and Kingsland, N. J., mu- nitions explosions before the U. s. entered the World War. The com- mission, after 20 years of litigation, decided the blasts were started by German sabotage agents.
 Validity of the wage-hour law, which now requires employers en- gagged in interstate commerce to pay minimum wage of 30 cents an hour and maintain a 40-hour week, is challenged in two cases. The court has agreed to review one and will decide soon whether to take up the other.
 Lumber Concern Involved
 The court accepted the govern ment's appeal from an order Of District Judge William H. Barrett dismissing indictments against F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
MANY NEW VOTERS
 TO BE MADE HERE

A week of daily sessions for the enrolment of new voters will begin at the City Hall tomorrow by the board of registration. Large numbers of eligible new voters are expected to appear.
 Directing the swearing-in of new voters will be Town Clerk Mary C.. Kilmartin and Selectmen Alec Kos- key, Albert Rice and Earle w. Hart ley. Sessions will be held daily from g a. m. to 8 p. m. including Satur- day.
 At the regular one-day monthly session last Wednesday. more than 300 voters were made"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Run No. |

The new emergency wagon of the fire department, equipped for all kinds of accident, today made its first run, to 1036 Bank street where firemen fixed ann monia leak in a meat refrigera- tor owned by John Vito.
 The new wagon, purchased by the fire board months ago and equipped piece by piece, is now stationed at headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
SPOTLIGHTING Brass City News

the night, but got away with only one dollar in change which they stole from cash register. Desec- tive Lieut.. William Foley said the safe contained only some books, which the burglars left untouch- ed.
 Entrance into the store was gained by prying open rear door, the same method which was used to break into Herman's Mar ket, 63 Bishop street, where burg lars stole nothing at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Odd Fellows

Plans are near completion for the 97th annual session of the 97th annual session of the grand encampment of Odd Fellows to be held at Odd Fellows hall Oct. IS.
 The arrangements committee is accepting reservations for the re- ception for Grand Patriach J. William Gardner of this city Oct. IA in Temple hall. An entertain ment program has been prepared to follow the reception. Officers of the several grand bodies of the order will speak. Karl L. Winter, past grand patriarch, will be master of ceremonies. Dancing will be held until 1 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Checkups!

State alien registration cen- ters will hencefOrth send com pleted forms and fingerprints to New Haven where they will be checked. Orders from Washing ton exempt Hartford and Bridgeport only from the new regulation, effected to facilitate the gigantic task of checking and filing the registrations. It is estimated that the New Ha- ven office will handle about 80,- 600 forms by Dec. 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Few Preferred Issues Show Strength Today
Most of Lisf Moves IrreguIarIy-New Tops Are Set
 By Several Stocks

with U. s. Steel at SO l-4 up E. Chrysler and General Motors had minor gains. Coppers firmed. Mer- cantiles, utilities and rails were steady.
 Douglas Aircraft opened ct TIE off l IA and held there. Chemicals were firm, except DuPont, which lost 1z. Oils and electrical euuip- ments were mixed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Michael Zappone, 261 Geddes terrace, and Caterina ZappOne, 88 Sperry street.
 Harry Hoffman, New York City, and Gertrude Kriegler, IA Clinton street.
 K James N. Randall, Bridgeport, and Alta M. Strode, Seymour.
 Patrick Moriarty, 8S1 Baldwin street, and Anna Mahoney, g Tayyor street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Sl,OOO Donnated

More than $1,O00 has been dO- mated for the St. JOseph's or- phanage in Saturdays tag sale, announced Rev. Joseph Valan- tiejus, pastor of St. JOseph's church. Father Valantiejus ex- pressed his gratitude today to all who cooperated in the an- nual drive, which this year passed all previous collection marks. Twenty-Five adults and 153 children took part in the drive. Saturday, which brought their appeal to every section of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
|CROTTO TO STAGE
 VAUDEVILLE SHOW
All=ProfessiOnal Benefit Bill to Be Presented
 Twice Next Sunday

All is in readiness for what prom ises to be one of the most outstand- ing theatrical events of the fall sea- son on Sunday, October 18th when zindah Grotto presents a mammoth eleven act all-professional vaude- vile show in Temple Hall.
 The show is being staged to raise money to procure hospital equip ment for the Masonic home at Wall lingford and is being given enthu- siastic support by members of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07

New York, Oct. 7.-(UP)-S Stocks moved irTegularly today, featured by strength in e few preferred issues.
 Budd Manufacturing Preferred reached new high at 60% up 1H and new tops also were made by up 4 and Mullins Manufacturing Preferred at A 1-8 up l 5-8. Gen.. eral Steel Castings Preferred sold at 49 up 1M and Associated Dry Goods Second Preferred 80% up 3 1-4.
 Steel shares made small gains
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Given Scholarship

Miss Corinne Anne Hickox, of Al Stewart avenue, Waterbury, has been awarded 8 nonresident free tuition scholarship at the College of Agriculture at Cornell Univer- sity, 1t was announced today by J. P. Hertel, secretary of the com- mittee on awards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Car Recovered

Police yesterday recovered a stolen car on the Wocdtick road. The car, owned by Frank Master bone, Jr., of Bristol, was stolen from in front of St. Anthony's church, Bristol, Sunday morning. The car was not damaged, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Eyeglasses Taken

A valuable pair of eyeglasses were stolen Saturday from an au- tomobile, owned by Marshall Chnieleski, of Terryville. Police thieves used pliers to open the car door. The auto was parked at Grand and State streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Bird Killed

Sweeping through the window of a garage, large bird, believed to be a pheasant, died from in- jurieS received in the crash yes- terday. The garage was owned by MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Damsker, IA Oak Hill avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
BY GILBERT W. STEWART, Jr. United Press Stan Correspondent


 opening it's l94041 during which decisions affecting nations defense addition, the tribunal has constuonaly the Administrators
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Safe Crackers. Eh?

Yeggs twisted the dial off a safe in the W. H. Lowe establish ment. 87 Cherry street, during
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14
NORWAY'S RESOURCES

Since the German invasion on April 9,
world interest has been centered largely
on Norway, another peaceful country that
is being despoiled by Adolf Hitler as an
incident of his war for world domination.
Considering its area of 124,55 square
miles, Norway is not blessed with much in
the way of natural resources, as only A.
900 square miles of land are under cultiva-
ton. and three-fOurths of the country IS
unprOductive.
There are extensive forest areas,
however, and a large waterpOwer system
has been developed. The principal manu-
facturers are food products, machinery,
metal work, paper and pulp. There are
some mineral resources, but nothing to
compare with those of her neighbOr,
Sweden.
Norway is essentially a maritime
country, her merchant fleet being ex-
ceeded in tonnage only by those of Britain,
United States and Japan, with approx
mately the same tonnage as Germany.
Nearly 10000 Norwegians are engaged
in fisheries in normal times.
At various times Norway has been in
political union with Denmark and with
Sweden, her union with the latter country
having been dissolved by mutual consent
in 1905. In the light of recent events, it
appears that all the Scandinavian coun-
tries should have combined into one strong
nation long ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14
S. S. CUBA RESUMES RUN

Key Westers welcomed the P. & o.
S. S. Cuba yesterday when she came into
port from drydOcking, preparatory to re-
sumption of twice-a-week service between
Tampa, Key West and Havana starting
this week This news was dGubly welcome
when it is recalled that when the ship was
taken off the run to relieve the S. s. Flor
ida, the schedule called for only one stop
week at this port.
Considerable business to and from the
Cuban capital is anticipated this coming
summer season and the Chamber of Com
merce and the Hotel and Tourist Homes
Association are especially pleased with
the resumption of service. Both agencies
visualize the advantages to be gained from
being able to advertise regular service to
Havana and Tampa.
The ship service now resumed, for
b: tn passengers and freight, is partly off
set with the news that the ClydeMallOry
Lines will withdraw their Florida coast
wise service from this port this week. Mer-
chants may, however, schedule shipments
from Tampa on the P. & o. ship, though
service from New Orleans and Florida east
coast cities will net be available after this
week.
1t would be we'll fer all agencies in
this city to give thought to the need to CO.
operate in every way possible with the P.
& o. S. S. Co. to the end that there never
again will be any reason for the line to
curtail the Key West service
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14
THE TRAGEDY IN NATcHEZ

The death of two hundred Negroes in
the disastrous fire that destroyed a dance
hall in Natchez, Miss, is one of the great
est tragedies of the kind that has occurred
in the South.
Officials investigating the origin OF
the blaze have satisfied themselves that it
was the result of an accident.
The death of so many people en-
phasizes again the necessity for stern en-
forcement of the laws that have been en-
acted to prevent such catastrOphes. Every
public place. where crowds assemble,
should be provided with adequate fire es-
capes and they should be kept open for in
slant use.
1t is hard to realize that a fire can
suddenly transform a scene of pleasure
into an inferno of instant death but past
experience teaches us that this is often pos
sible. Consequently, every citizen should
be concerned about the condition of every
building that is used for public purposes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight fer progress; never be the or
gan OF the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; Always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption OF
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue
commend good done by individual or organ
izztiOn; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions, print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

confusing picture presented by
the last Fortune poll
Over IS per cent of Democrats
picked the President, while run
ner-up Garner got Sc per cent
On the Republican side, Dewey
led with 149 per cent, as against
So per cent for Taft in second
place. Fifty-four per cent Of
those Queried voted Democratic.
Less than II per cent said that
Roosevelt's reelection was vital.
while almost 81 per cent thought
it the worst thing that could
happen to the country On the
third-term question, says For
tune. the majority against is
about 8 per cent
In the meantime, the political
maneuvering goes on There is a
report that the President may
back Hull-Jackson ticket.
though this theory has its doubt
ers. inasmuch as Mr. Hull has
never been considered a New
Dealer in domestic matters. His
congressional record was con-
sentative, in the old-time South
ern Democrat tradition.
On the Republican side, the
opinion grows that a dark horse
may be picked-certainly no can
didate is outstanding with the
voters and the party leaders as
well.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14
CUT RATE AIR TRAVEL

Now that the railroads have ap-
parently come to the conclusion that lower
fares might increase their passenger rev.
enues, it is interesting to observe that the
United Air Lines is trying out the same
policy on its line between San Francisco,
Los Angeles and San Diego.
The new fare of three and two-thirds
cents a mile is part of an experimental
campaign to compete with the private
automobile 1t viii probably produce re-
suits paralleling those secured by the rail-
roads
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14
T0DAY'S DAILY QUIZ
Can you answer seven of these
ten TEST Questions? Turn 10
Page 4 for Answers

|. Which President of the
United States was instru-
entail in negotiating
peace between Russia and
Japan?
2. Are nectarineS crosses be-
tween peaches and plums?
;. Which two of the following
three naval officers were
called Father of the
American Navy" - John
Barry, John Paul Jones
and David Farragut?
L Name the two branches of
the British Parliament.
5. On what date did President
Roosevelt declare the
banking holiday in 1893?
5. Which IS furthest east. the
Atlantic or Pacific end of
the Panama Canal?
7. What is the correct pronun-
citation of San Joaquin. the
name OF a river IN Cali
fornia?
3. What was the name of the
Duchess of Windsor before
she married the Duke2
D. What IS the postage on
special delivery letter
weighing one ounce2
! William S Hart, who re-
tired some years ago, was
q cowboy. actor or bust
neSSman?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14
Economic HighHghts
HAPPENINGS THAT AFFECT THE DINNER PALS. DIVIDEND
CHECKS AND TAX BILLS OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL:
NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMS
NSEPARABLE FROM LOCAL WELFARE
By KENNETH FRIEDMAN

time the neutrals are not only
unable to sustain those engaged
in killing but uncertain of sus-
tanning themselves. Neutrals are
in the same mad-doghouse as
non-neutrals, bullyragged and
threatened by war on every side,
forced to abandon normal life
and making ruinous OUTLAWS for
ornaments
MIR. Phillips seems to think
that the almost certain upshot
will be a gigantic revolution in
Europe And there are many
who agree with him-no orderly
government as we know it now,
they argue, can come from
Armageddon. But, even if rev.
olution is not the result, it is al
most impossible to escape the
conclusion that unprecedented
depression will engulf the Old
World That explains why more
and more economists and busi-
ness men are coming to the view
that, whether we wish to or not,
we must forget Europe, eco
nomically speaking, and turn to
our own part of the world for
the future trade and commerce
that we must have to keep 60
ing. War orders are keeping the
airplane and munitions factories
buzZing now, and are immensely
benefiting certain peace-time in
dustries as well-but when those
orders stop, the outlook will Ger
tainly not be bright
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

If this is a long war-and few
are so optimistic as to think it
will be short, despite the ever
recurrent rumors OF the Blitz-
kriegs from both sides-it is
obvious that the world of to-
morrow will be a vastly different
place than the world of today.
And the neutral nations, no less
than the belligerents, will feel
the immense changes. and will
probably be forced to adapt
themselves to conditions utterly
different than those of the past.
Working on the assumption
that the United States will be
able to remain neutral, we, as
the worlds principal financial
power, viii naturally feel most
directly the economic and social
fruits of a long and destructive
war We are a great exporting
power, making a large part of
the worlds machinery and finish
ed goods, and furnishing much of
the world with vital raw ma
terials in addition. It seems GER
tain, say the economists, that our
export business will suffer ire
mendous losses when the war
ends There are two reasons for
that. one tangible. the other in
tangible The tangible reason:
England and France, which are
our best customers, are spending
their money at an unprecedented
rate. And while the vaults of
the banks of England and France
are deep, they are not bOttomleSs.
When the money is gone, the
democracies win no longer be
able to buy unless we extend i'm
mense credits They will have
little to offer in return for what
they NAV need. Perhaps they
will be forced to descend to a
barter system such as has been
long pursued by Germany, in
which case it is difficult to see
how we could trade with them to
any great extent
The intangible reason: when
the long war ends, all Europe
will be hungry, desperate, bitter,
many authorities believe. A mad
scramble for mere existence may
be the harsh result. European
standard of living will be on a
rock-bottom basis. and there
viii be no demand for even the
simplest luxuries. The average
European viii be fortunate. the
pessimists think, if he is able to
get sufficient food. clothing and
shelter to keep alive.
In this connection, an article in
the American Mercury, by Henry
Alberts Phillips, is harshly en-
Tightening. Mr. Phillips, an au-
thor of reputation, has recently
returned from a tour of Europe,
and feels that the continent faces
famine. Agricultural labor has
been taken from the farms and
put to military uses. leaving only
the old and the weak to till the
fields. Trenches have been dug
where normally would bloom
vital rhoaf The or12f ssfoo1
box of middle Europe are pro-
ducing less and less Says Mr..
Phillips: in the past, fighting
nations relied on their non-com-
Blatant neighbors for nourish-
ment- What impressed me most
deeply as I went through Eu-
rope, therefore, was that this
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

The susuratiOn of the run-off cam
paign is on, and will increase as the time
for the election nears. Already Former
GubenatOrial Candidate Fatty has come
out with denial that he has been promised
job if he will throw his influence to a
certain candidate for governor. Macfad-
den had also to deny that he was lending
his support either to Andrews or Carter.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14
TEN YEARS AGO

Cuban pinespples ppec
through this port TINS year VA
top the record OF last years sap
ment by approximately so
crates The season IS nov ~ rs
height and from the number uf
crates which have been shlpped
To date il is confidently hupe1
that the number VII b. n
creased by 500
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

Amsterdam, now the scene of fight
ing with the Germans, is known as the
city of thousand bridges. In reality
there are only four of them; about hun
cred fewer than in Venice.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
2 Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
j. More Hotels and Apartments.
T. Beach and Bathing Pavilion
5 Airports-LanG and Sea.
g. Consolidation OF County and City Gov
eTnmentS
T. A Modern City Hospital.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

A few days ago a Miami paper

A few days ago Miami paper said
that NOrwa y captured some thousands of
Germans and inferred them, without
giving the further information whether
they were first shot or just buried alive
Now another Miami paper says that Eng
land is rounding up all German and Aus
tIian males for immediate ''interment -
Although interested, we are not told whe-
Their they viii be buried separately or all
dumped into one great big hole. Perhaps
the wish is father to the thought.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

The Dies Committee has every reason
for its existence and continuance. par
ticularly at the present time, with Trojan
horses, fifth columns and quislings giving
cause for suspicion and alarm.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

If some people of Key West would
give as much time and thought to their
economic problems as they give to their
political differences a better condition
would ensue. The essential justification of
or economy machinery must be in the be-
lief that it means a better standard of liv-
ing for all of our people. If business men
generally would accept this responsibility
and make the general welfare their goal,
they wouldn't have to worry SO much about
political issues.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

Mr.. Roosevelt is far and away
the most popular of all possible
presidential candidates-but there
is definite majority opposed to
a third term. That is the rather
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

Key WeSters were treated 70
the sight of q sky train yesterday
They were met at the field BY
customs officers and the Imni-
grafton service. Cuban Consul
Berardo Rodriguez, Glen Q
Price and others. They left for
Havana al lao O'Clock
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

In Key West they say that a man is
rieh il he has no debts. He certainly is,
particularly if he is blessed with health,
too.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

The drum and buEle corps q
the local American Legion P1z
viii stage a picnic an danre a.
Coral Isle Casino on the s11er-
noon Of July 4. announcement 70
this effect being made tins morn-
ing. The picnic and dance Z-ih
be in observance Of the holiday
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

Final report Of the census re-
Gently taken in Monroe county b.
Chief Enumeration Miilard Gio-
son and his corps Of assistants
show that the county has popu-
lation of 1885. The census Was
made strictly according 10 plans
required by law. and forwards
to Nathan Mayo. secretary OF az
riculture. -
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

Bernard Waite. recently ap-
pointed chief deputy IN the o.
flee of Sheriff X O. Thompson.
assumed the duties Of the 01flce
today. During the present term
of court. Mr.. Waite VIII attend
TO all of the office matters while
the sheriff win attend the c0ur1-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-14

Al a conference IN the CITY
hall this afternoon between CITY
officials and the receivers Ct the
FEC. Railway Co, matters q
the money due the city for taxes
was discussed. and il Is the con
sensus Of opinion that the con-
pany viii IN q reasonable time
liouidate the tax IndebfednesS-