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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-03
Balkan Threat Is Prevention

Uncertainty as to the future more
than the past actions of Russia or
the Balkans states appeared to be
the chief cause for concern in both
Berlin and Rome, SIS the Red army
completed its occupation of Bess-
arabia and Bukovina. The official
Russian news agency charged that
Rumanian police had violated
pledges to Moscow by firing on 1000
Bessarabian workers at Galatz. Prev
ious reports at Bucharest had said
as many as 800 persons were killed
at GalatZ..
Jews Are Victims
Disorders-in which Jews were
frequently the chief victims--have
been reported In Rumania since part
of the country was thrown into con-
fusion by Russian occupation. They
arose from movement Of refugees
from Bessarabia and the flight OF
Jews and Bessarabian workers from
Rumania to the Soviet occupied ter
ritory. But dispatches from Buchar-
est and Moscow said there had been
no trouble between soldiers other
than a few fist fights.
King Carol II has many political
enemies in his own country as re-
suit of past attacks on pro-Nazi and
other organizations. He was des-
cribed as seeking political unity to
face impending attacks on his cab
met in parliament and close FRIEND
ship with Germany as a safeguard
against demands for territory by
Hungary and Bulgaria. For the time
being, it appeared that the Hungar-
ian and Bulgarian threats had been
quieted by Rome and Berlin but that
Budapest might propose some form
of autonomy for Pennsylvania,
which 1t lost to Rumania IN the
World War.
British, Italians Fight
The war between Britain and the
axis powers continued In the aerial
and naval stage except for fighting
between British and Italians at Me-
emme, in Italian East Africa, where
Rome reported the attackers re-
pulsed with go dead.
German airplanes raided the
British Isles again today in third
consecutive daylight raid. There had
been other raids during the night IN
whichc IL were killed and l2S
wounded. Berlin reported the bombs
were aimed at Newcastle and har-
bors in South England and that two
steamers in convoy were sunk and
third damaged.
Britain reported that Royal air
force planes inflicted tremendous
damage on big military industrial
detectives and harbors, in north
west Germany, including the naval
base at Kiel where great fires were
started and the battleship Scharn-
horst was heavily bombed in repair
docks.
Both Sides Lay Claims
Both sides claimed that enemy
bombers did only slight damage Of
military importance. but it seemed
increasingly evident that the high
explosives scattered over harbor and
industrial areas and airports must
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-03
HORROR SCENES
RACE IN FRANCE
American Hospital Ambu-
lance Worker Describes
Conditions as Frightful
BY JOSEPH LINCOLN LUHAN
COT American Hospital Ambulance
Service)

(Of American Hospital Ambulance
Service)
written for the United Press
Paris, July 2.-(Via air courier to
Observation-Disclosures, hunger,
filth and fatigue create new horrors
for hundreds of thousands of refu-
gees and imprisoned French soldiers.
: During a $50 mile journey
through France in an American
hospital ambulance driven by Mrs.
Gertrude Hamilton of st. Louis, Mo-,
I visited prison camps where tropi-
cal fever had struck negro colonial
troops and spread swiftly, and min
gled with refugees trudging along
dusty roads to the homes they fled
before the blitzkrieg.
We visited prison camp near St
Cloud, just outside Of Paris, where
5000 exhausted French soldiers were
existing amid unbelievable filth.
1t seemed that practically every
man in the camp rushed our ma
chine, yelling "our angels have ar
rived again." They stepped onto the
running board and thrust out grirny
hands. We distributed food, clothes
toilet articles, socks, handkerchiefs,
hob-nailed shoes, oranges, cigarettes
and canned alcohol.
In Wooden Barracks
There were wooden barracks for
some, but many slept out of doors
under shelters made of branches
and grass. The air was filled with
the smell of unwashed bodies. Pris-
oners dressed in tattered uniforms
thrust into our hands pieces of pa
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-03
CUASTAFERRI IS
OUT FOR SENATE
Will Enter His Candidacy
for Senator in 10th
District

Representative Hugo Guastaferri.
Democrat, today announced his can
didacy for the state senatorial nom
nation from the 10Th district. He
was elected representative at large In
1898 and served In the 1899 legisla-
ture.
Mr.. GuastafeTri, who had the sup
port OF the Independent Democrats.
was nominated by the Democrats
party two years ago. He said today
he Is not interested In running for
representative. but Is throwing his
hat IN the ring for the senatorial
nomination,
The Waterbury Itallan-American
Democratic Club has not yet selected
the man they win support for the
senatorial nomination. The subject
will be discussed 81 q meeting OF
The board Of directors Tuesday night.
NJ. 0uastaferri Is no longer aseo-
ciated with the club,
CuihRne Expceiea Te Nan
II IA taken Tor granted that SEN
afoF George A, culhane WIN run
again ard the Democrats VII pick
. man % oppose him. 4 primary,
lcpnilnued ~ paee 4,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-03
Nazi Invasion OF England Will End
In Deadlock, Claim Most Diplomats
NO PAPER
TOMORROW

In accordance with its
usual custom the Demo-
crat will suspend publica-
ton tomorrow - T he
Fourth of July.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-03
Meanwhile British, Nazis Are Waging
Relentless War Upon Each Other
Both By Air, Sea
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS
UNITED Press Foreign News Editor

Great Britain and Germany waged relentless
war in the air and on the sea today but London Dip
omats reported belief that the Nazi offensive against
the British Isles would fail and lead to a new peace
effort.
Balkan Threat Is Prevention
This belief appeared to be bolstered by continued
threats of explosions in the Balkans where trimmed
down Ruania the center of turmoil that might upset
the plans of the axis powers Of Importance too the
still uncertain attitude of Soviet Russia which casts the
shadow of increasingly powerful Red Army over a
weakened Western Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-03
POPULATION in
ANSONIA Is LESS
Winchester and Plymouth
Also Show Lower Fig
ures Than in 1880

Populations in Ansonia. Winches-
ter and Plymouth have all registered
decreases since 1890. according 10
figures announced today by Census
Supervisor w. Harry Byrnes. The
fourth town reported today. Wood
bury. showed q gain.
Figures announced by Mr.. Byrnes,
including comparisons with 1880. are
as fOllAWg,
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-03

Only five communities IN the fifth
district are rs yet unreported. They
are: Waterbury, LilchfIeld, sharon.
salisbury and Washington. Figures
Tor these towns are expected econ.
Over 800 ~ Ansenia
THIS decrease OF more than 900 IN
AiisonIa's population since 1880 a
aseTibed largely 10 removals Of fac
tory workers 70 nearby communities.
Many former residents q Ansoala
new make their bo@es Ii shelton,
Orange and Darby.
Ill1 figures alillaanoe1 iaday arn
otslg tentative. Mfs HyfBes n0sillad
0Et cnFteeiiolf and additions can
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Mostly Cloudy For
Tonight, Thursday
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21

The Pride of Welch Circle, Com panions of the Forest, held busi- ness meeting Tuesday night with Mrs. James Duncan, presiding. Plans were made for waXed paper demon- stration Tuesday night, March 26, at 8 o'clock, at Foresters' Hall, which will be open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21

The usefulness of flat" or seed- box is not confined to the early spring, when seeds may be started indoors, or in the hotbed and cold frame.
 Even after danger of frost is over, and seeds might be sown directly in the ground, 1t will still pay to use the seed-box for the very small seeds, like petunias; and for varie- ties of both flowers and vegetables which require to be transplanted.
 The Seed-box Is under closer ob- servation than even a seed-bed: 1t may be carried to a shady spot during an excessively warm spell. It can be kept where the hose :s handy, and soaked daily. The seed ling plants may be kept growing without a check, and, when they are ready to move, transplanting may be more easily performed by carrying the flat directly to the spot where the plants are to be set out.
 The management of the flat" is the same. whether 1t be used out doors or indoors. The standard sizes range from 12x18 to 14x20 inches, 4 inches deep. They are nailed together loosely, and 1t Is not necessary to bore holes in the bot tom for drainage, as excess water will escape through the cracks.
 The flat should be filled with a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
FAMOUS PRIEST
 TO VISIT STATE
Father Flanagan of Boys Town to Address PrO-
 batiOn Officers

Bridgeport, March 21 - Father Flanagan, whose Boys Town has be- come known internationally will address the spring meeting of the Connecticut Probation Association at the Hotel Stratfield here on April .3, 1t was announced today by Everett L. Whiting of the Fairfield County Juvenile Court, chairman of the program committee.
 Father Flanagan will speak at a luncheon meeting of the association. In the afternoon he will address a boys rally at the state armory in Bridgeport and in the evening will lecture at the Pyramid Mosque under the auspices of the Council of Catholic Men of Bridgeport.
 Prior to the luncheon, the Pro- bation association will convene at II a. m. for business session. The luncheon is scheduled for 12:30 at which time Father Flanagan will speak on There Is No Such Thing as Bad Boy"
 The Right Reverend Monsignor Edward J. Flanagan established his now famous Boys Town in Nebras- ka twenty-three years ago. Today Boys Town is city of 200 little men," Tn the near future, under an expansion program now underway, the population is expected to total 500 homeless, destitute boys.
 Boys enrolled at Boys Town come from all parts of the country. At the present time there are 43 states represented, including the District of Columbia, also Canada, and only an American-born youth returned to the United States form far away Albania to enter the home.
 Citizens at Boys Town range in age from 12 to 18. A complete grade and high school education is fur nished each boy, The Christian Brothers, famous teaching Order, are assisting Father Flanagan by as- suming the teaching duties in the Boys Town High School. There are also twelve grades taught at Boys Town in addition to band, orchestra, and the world-famous Cappel!a Choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21

fine loam, preferably sifted to get out all Jumps. The coarse soil may be placed in the bottom, but only fine soil should be used on top.
 When seedlings are grown in an outdoor box, 1t is not necessary to transplant them into pots before setting them directly in the garden But precautions should be taken to avoid crowding so that the tiny plants may grow as sturdy as possi- ble before they are moved. With the coarser seeds, soW thinly in rows 2 inches apart and when the seedlings appear thin out go that each stands alone without crowdlng. With the finer seeds, 1t will help to broadcast the seed rather than sowing in rows. Take a separate flat for each variety and scatter the seeds over the whole box. They will have more room to grow this way.
 Transplanting may be done as soon as plants have made true leaves. This means the second pair of leaves to appear. If they are left in the box longer than this they should be thinned out, if necessary, and allowed to develop without re- straint from crOwding.
 Slow geFminating subjects Mee usually best handled in flat or flower pot, which can be given reg ular care until the seedlings appear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
ODen SWeepstakes

There will be one ball sweepstake, at the Waterville Bowling Alleys, Sunday, March 31st, open to all men and women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21

nue is confined to his home with illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
Foresters To Name
 Delegates Tonight
Plays For State Convention In Bridgeport In May to Be Discussed=BOy Scouts Entertain Fathers at Banquet
ATERVILLE " Henon, COrespondent-2S OrIggs st-TeL s.54e2

Waterville, March 2l. -- The first quarterly meeting of 1940, for Court Welch, No. 84, Foresters of America, will be held tonight at 8 o'clock, at Foresters Hall on Hanover street. A revision of the bylaws will be acted upon.
 Election of delegates to the State Convention in Bridgeport, during May, will take place.
 Chief Ranger James Coffey will preside and vii lalso be in charge of the social to follow, assisted by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21

George Heckelman.
 Court Welch held a St. Patrick's party Saturday night at Foresters' Hall which was largely attended. A supper was served after which danc- ing was enjoyed.
 The following program of Easter Music has been prepared for the II a. m. service Easter Sunday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, under the direction of Leith Morton: Interlude-"Triumphal March" Processional Hymn Welcome
 Happy Morning"
 Kyrie-Read
 Gloria Tibi
 Gratias Tibi
 Hymn - Jesus Christ Is Risen
 Today"
 Anthem-"Why Keep the Living
 Among the Dead?" Sanctus
 Agnus Dei
 Gloria In Excelsis
 Recessional Hymn-"Come Ye
 Faithful
 Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister of the Waterville Union Church, will be in charge of a Communion Service tonight at 7:45 o'clock at the parsonage on Boyden street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21

The board referred the protest to the corporation counsel for an opin- ion.
 Case NOlled
 Attorney Wertheimer set forth that he is representing the parents Of Edward Doherty. 5, who was hit by truck and injured last Decem- ber. He said the case was investi- gated by police and was disposed Of with a nolle in city court.
 The lawyer said he had requested permission to inspect the records made by the Police Department con- corning the accident, but permission was refused. He said the refusal was without legal basis and without authority from the Police Board.
 Furthermore, Wertheimer said, he believes the records are public property because they were com piled by public servants supported by public funds. He stated that he thinks that any person injured in an auto accident, or his attorney, has the right to inspect the files.
 Records Available
 Before the motor patrol came into existence" the attorney said "the records were available"
 Asked by Chairman William Yer riker about the situation, Chief Roach said the department gives no information about its files unless subpoenaed by a court. He said however that the names of those in- volved in an accident, the time place. and the registration numbers of vehicles, are available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
Wertheiner Demands
 Police Show Records
Counsel For Parents of Boy Injured In Accident Claims ., Legal Right to Check Police Reports

The legalitv of the action of Police Chief William J. Roach barring interested parties from examining the police departments records concerning automobile acci
 dents was challenged in letter to the Police Board by Attorney William B. Wertheimer yesterday The attorney informed the board he intended to bring mandamus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
MORGUE SHOCK FATAL

Montreal (UPD-Mrs. Louis Pojr- fer, 60, was called 10 view body at the city morgue for possible iden- tification. She identified the body as that Of a brother, then dropped dead from a heart attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
High Mass Saturday

Tn observance of Good Friday at St. Michsels Church, there will be mass of the presanctified, the un- yelling of the Cross, reading of the Passion, and the veneration of the Cross at 7:30 8. m. Also stations of the Cross at 3 o'clock in the after noon and 7:30 o'clock in the evening.
 Holy Saturday, ceremonies of the blessing of the new fire, the Paschal candle, at 7:30 a. m, with high mass at 8 o'clock.
 A special service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal church, Good Friday, g a. m., consisting of morn- ing prayer and sermon. Rev Robert Beecher will preach the sermon, and has chosen as his topic, T Thirst"
 Easter [ Saturday, Baptismal service will take place at D! m. with Rev. Richard Willard of St. J.nn's Episcopal church officiating
 Mrs. John McMahon of Yale street visited her husband Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital in Newington where he has been a patient several months. Mrs. McMahon was accom- panied by Mrs. Nellie McMahon Ellen McMahon, Christine Dadario and Bobby Burns. They found MT McMahon very much improved.
 John Whalen of Huntingdon ave-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21

Twenty-one Boy Scouts of Troop No. 31 and their fathers, gathered Wednesday evening at Fraternity Hall, for Father and Son banquet Talks were given on camp activities at the new Boy Scout Camp in Ply mouth. Frederick Hoadley, member of the Troop Committee, called on several boys to give demonstrations in knot tying, compass requirements and first aid.
Evening star., 1940-07-27

General Parran remarked before the
New York State Conference Of
Health Officers the other day, the
nation which learns how to control
influenza will have an advantage
which will mean victory. War
becomes more and more struggle
of nations rather than armies. It
becomes question of national
endurance under nervous strains,
hardships and economic burdens
such as masses of people never have
been called upon to endure in the
past.
All this adds emphasis to the role
which must be played by the physi-
clan in the days ahead. We must,
says DR.. Parran, put medical SCI
ence to work now, fully, to make
our men as good as our machines" +"
In the face of national emergency
the American Medical Association,
the medical services of the Army
and Navy and the Public Health
Service are cooperating Loyalty to
insure medical service both for
the military department and for
civilians which may we'll be the
most vital factor in Americas
capacity to bear up successfully on
Whatever may lie ahead.
Evening star., 1940-07-27
EVANSVILLE, Md.

Dear str:
Having benefited by reading your
column concerning birds and bees,
wish to state that love the birds and
delight in reading the letters from
persons who also like them.
II, too have liking for the hum and
buzz of bees, especially in the hollyhocks.
They possess strange peace and hap
piness
Every respectfully, M B. B."
One good thing about honey bees is
that they do not try to get into houses
as bumblebees and wasps do.
Wasps, in particular, seem to have a
fiendish desire to make forcible entry
into attics.
Just how they do 1t is unknown, for
there will seem to be no crevice large
enough to permit them to squeeze
through.
Yet when spring comes and the
warmth thaws out their membranes,
down the attic steps they come ready to
sting all comers
Bee, wasp and hornet stings have a
fearful reputation, quite often deserved.
They secrete a substance which enters
the skin, and this sometimes causes
much swelling and suffering depending
upon the exact condition of the victim.
1t is we'll known that some persons
suffer tremendously, whereas others
mind such stings no more than they do
mosquito bites, which they do not seem
to mind at ALL
The beekeeper and his big straw hat,
with veil of mosquito netting at
tached-
He is a familiar picture wherever bees
are kept.
1t may be that the real expert never
uses such protection. but surely the
amateur beekeeper is mighty glad to have
something between him and them.
Then there is the smoke pot, which
was the origin of the modern smoke
screen"
When bees swarm, they need some
thing to stupefy them when they are
being taken back to the hive.
AiioA Ille Keeper, WIN gloves, straw
hat, netting and smoke pot, comes into
his own. But if by chance he happens
to permit the entry of several bees be-
meath his veil, then he is in a fix. in
deed.
Amateurs at this business may receive
terrible injury, If full swarm begins to
attack face and hands.
Hence it may be realized that one
would take up the art and practice of
beekeeping only after reading consid-
erably about it, and after talking to men
who have had real experience.
+ X
Just why does one want to take u,
bees?
Probably no other occupation has less
takers than this.
Even country people whose business is
Evening star., 1940-07-27
Help Wunted-FeIine

The Hutchinson (KanSasl Pirates
of the Western Association have been
in terrific slump. They are pirates
in name only and can scarcely
remember the last time they stole a
base Why they are still fighting no
one knows. 1t is not for a place in
the league, where their popularity
is immense. The other teams would
be sad indeed if they lost the chance
to play ball with Hutchinson. Yet
some mysterious force keeps them
trying hard. After losing nine
straight games, the management in
desperation offered dollar to each
of the first nine fans bringing
black cat to the box office for use
as mascot.
Messrs. Clark Griffith and Bucky
Harris should watch Hutchinson
with eagle eyes and send their ivory
hunters out there with instructions
to stick around till the team wins, if
it takes all summer, find out which
cat was responsible and trade half
the Washington team for it if they
can catch the Pirate manager in
foolish mood.
Senatorial fans probably would
not disapprove the plan of drafting
black cat or so to help the team;
but it is doubtful if it goes far
enough. After all, an elephant hunter
is not likely to have much success in
bringing down Jumbo with a pea
shooter, and for the herculean task
of making the Washington team win
the pennant, few small minor
league cats are woefully insufficient.
Loyal fans able to locate a couple
of hundred felines as black as coal
and as big as horses are requested
to deliver them without delay to the
Griffith Stadium.
Evening star., 1940-07-27
Chides Americans for
Applauding British Success.
To the Editor of The Star:


AT local movie theater there was
recently shown a newsreel which in
cluded shots of duel between a British
aircraft carrier and a number of Ger
man planes. The spectacle of German
plane, which had been hit by the war
ships guns, falling into the ocean in
flames was occasion for loud outburst
of applause from almost the entire
audience.
I was ashamed to see such an exni-
bition on the part of my fellow Amer
leans. In that plane a man, a German
soldier whose obedience to his country,
whose courage and whose usually hon.
orable treatment Of captured enemy
entitle 1im to the same respect as a
British soldier, was being hurled to his
death, while Americans roared their
approval. I am inclined to think that
this outburst was less an expression of
hate for the German than a demon
stration of friendship for the Allies. No
matter which of these ideas prompted
the audience, such conduct can lead
only to mutual, racial hatred between
Germany and the United States and
eventually, perhaps to war.
All intelligent persons realize, of
course, that wars are fought for eco
nomic reasons, but . people whose
Government declares war must be pre-