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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-19
ATHLETICS LOSE

ANAHEIM, Calf, March 1S.-CP
Scoring two runs in the seventh
on an error and Tom Turner's
single, the Chicago White Sox came
from behind today to beat the Phil
adelph1a Athletics 4 to 2.
Up to the seventh the AS held a
p edge on homers by Wally Moses
and Dee Miles. In the eighth the
Sox accounted for their last tally
on a walk, Moose Solters' single
and an infield out.
frankie Hayes, AS catcher who
ended his holdout this morning,
played an inning at first base.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-19
North-South Golf Tourney To Open TODAY
Calvary, First Baptist
Win Cage Loop Crowns
First Baptist Defeats Presby-
terians; Calvary Beats
Tabernacle, 1918

Calvary and First Baptist basket
ball teams captured the champion
ship in their respective leagues last
night by decisive wins over Ta5er-
nacle and First Presbyterian, re-
spectively.
Calvary swamped the Tabernacle
team under a 1918 score after the
latter's game had gone on the rocks
in the second period.
After the opening canto, which
closed with Calvary in a So lead,
Tabernacle never had a chance.
They fumbled the ball, hurried their
shots and generally left much to
be desired in team play, although
their defense held the Calvary sharp
shooters to Z points in this period,
the half ending at 1876.
Calvary played a very tight de-
fensive game and took advantage of
their scoring opportunities. l.. Nc.
Koy led the scoring with 16 points,
while Markiton was high for the
losers. Pylant played a neat defen-
sive game for the victors.
First Baptist took possession of
the Saturday afternoon loop bunt-
ing by their second victory in a
row over the Presbyterian cagers.
The final score was 1912.
This was a battle all the way I'm.
til late in the fourth period when
the Baptists forged ahead to stay.
The Presbyterians tailed first but
their foes came right back to tie
it up and then went one ahead to
lead 80 at the quarter. The Pres.
byterians rallied in the second quar-
ter and held an 8-6 advantage at
the half. The lead changed again in
the third period when the Baptists
flashed out front to stay the rest
of the way. The losers held a slight
advantage in floor play but couldn't
find the hoop at critical stages.
Todd of the winerns, led the scor.
ing with 8 markers, followed by B.
Boney, with Z for First Presby.
terrain.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-19
Training Camp
Briefs

ONTARIO, March 1S.-0P-The
Chicago Cubs got only four hits of
three pitchers today but defeated
Los Angeles of the Pacific Coast
league 4 to ? in an exhibition
game.
Going into the fourth inning tied
at one-all, the Cubs splurged with
three runs to sew up the game.
Two Cub rockies limited Los An
seles, the Cubs farm, to seven
hits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
tBy United Press)

The Belgian army equalization to- day upset world markets and brought wide declines into stocks, bonds, commodities, and foreign currencies.
 After the first shock some rallies were made from the lows.
 A summary of various markets
 Stocks in New York opened on sales ranging to 10000 shares at losses ranging to more than 5 points, extended the losses and then steadied War issues-steels, air. crafts, chemicals. coppers, etc. were hardest hit.
 At the end of the first hour, the Dow-Jones industrial average was at iii.96 of 4.39 points, and a new low on a closing basis since June i3, 1888.
 Sales in the first hour amounted to 640,000 shares or c rate Of B. 200 1000 shares for c full session.
 Belgian bonds broke as much as six points or $60 $l,000 bonds. German bonds had gains ranging to a point or $l0 a $i,000 bonds.
 Wheat lost 2 to 3 cents bushel on all North American exchanges.
 Cotton opened with losses rang ing to more than s2 bale and re- covered partially,
 Hides had declines Of as much as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
1000 CHINESE
 KILLED IN RAID

Chungking, China, May 28-(UP ---Japanese airplanes in raid today dropped about 800 bombs on a mile square area of Chungking which con- tains key government organizations and foreign embassies. It was esti- mated by Chinese that 1000 persons were killed or wounded.
 About 100 Japanese airplanes par- ticipated in the raid, the third in three days. Total casualties in the three raids was said by Chinese offi- cials to be at least 2,000.
 An estimated TOO houses were de- molished and 1000 damaged by to- days raid.
 The bombs fell within 10 yards of the Soviet embassy and 20 yards from the French embassy. Both were damaged slightly.
 The hotel where foreign newspa- per correspondents live was damaged by concussion but all correspondents escaped injury, Two German and two French houses were destroyed.
 Chinese sources said five Japanese planes were shot down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Markets of World Upset by Tragedy Today In Belgium
Three Billion-Dol
 Increase In Our Debt
ccontinued From Page D

retail sales tax, but many of them were said to feel that 1t might be difficult to administer such a levy because 24 states, as well as many local communities, now have retail sales taxes.
 Sixth Column Warning
 Senator Millward F. Tydings, D., Md, warned the Senate meantime that the sixth column" of financial unpreparedness for an emergency may mean the downfall of American preparedness He urged that con gress stay in session and pass adc- quate tax legislation. Enlargement Of defense facilities probably will run the national debt from $45,- 900 100000 to somewhere between $50 900 ,000 GOO and $60,O00, 900 ,0OO he said
 Senator Harry P. Byrd, D., Va. proposed tax increases to raise $500, GOO 900. This would include a 10 per cent horizontal increase in income leyies and additional excise taxes.
 Senator Josh Lee, D., okla, said that while we are considering taxes we should also consider the subject of excess profits taxes"
 Rep. John F. Rankin, D., Miss. urged that President Roosevelt issue $3, 900 ,000 900 in currency under tho authority voted him in 1883. Tr that way" said Rankin, i've will mol have 10 raise the debt limit or rais, additional taxes"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
WOOL MARKET

Boston, May 2B--tup)-Vory lit- tle demand was being received for wool in Boston today, the U. s. Agriculture department reported
 An occasional small lot was taken by mills to cover urgent immediate needs. Privees varied considerably depending upon whether the woolS needed were available in lots hedg- cd by operations in the wool top futures exchange. Small lots of l2- months Texas wools have been nov cd at 90 to 8b cents secured basis to worsted manufacturers while hedged lots of i2-months Texas wools were offered ct 72 to 73 cents secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
TRIGGER MEN HAVE
 LOST TOUCHNESS
Two of Them, Sentenced to Die in Chair, Were in
 Tears Today

Glssining, N. r., May 8-(Up)-- Two Of the toughest trigger-men Of Murder, Inc, blubbered like babies today az they were brought to Sing Sing Prison here to await death in the electric chair, their guards re- Vealed.
 Prank (T'he DaSher) Abbandando, whose nickname Stemmed from his jaunty manner sobbed bitterly AS the train pulled out Of New YorkS Grand Central Station, the guards said, while in another seat, also be. lying his underworld sobriquet, Harry (Happy) Malone slumped dis consolately, Q handkerchief held ts his face
 I've been framed" Malone sniff fled, according to the guards I'm not going to get the chair. some- thing will save me. Something. .'
 The men were heavily guarded during the trip. They were sen- tenced to death for the ice-pick slaying Of George Rudnick, alleged stool pigeon,
 Dressed ID at the prison, Malone was assigned No. 08255 while Ab- bandando got 98256. They were given prison clothing made to take baths. and taken to death house cellg.
 Each was asked to explain the reasons for his criminal acts. Both denied any guilt, prison officials said.
 They were sentenced yesterday tf be executed the week of July 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28

ed cancellation of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh's honorary member ship In the Escadrllle.
 The withdrawal was ordered, it was explained, because of Col. LIndbergh's speech of May 10.
 Roosevelt Field, N. Y., May 28 -(UP)-A German refugee told aer0nautIcal engineers here to- day that the "secret weapon" Adolf Hitler was holding In re- serve for the invasion of Great Britain consisted of . fleet of the worlds largest airpIanes, each capable of carrying q 30-tOn tank"
 London, May 2S-UP) - The admiralty, In view of the threat of q German invasion. took over from the ministry of shipping t0- day the management and control of all coast guard stations throughout Great Britain.
 Berlin, May 28-fUP) -The Of- flcial German News Agency D.N.B claimed today that allied agents have been concentrated In Mex leo and near the Panama Canal to commit acts of sabotage which will be blamed on Germany.
 London, May 2S.-UPJ--Herc, briefly, k the story of King Leo- pOld's surrender Of the Belgian army as told by Prime Minister Churchill today In the house of commons:
 "Tbe king of the Belglans yes- terday sent a plenip0tentiary Co the German command asking sus. pension of fighting on the Ger. man from.
 "The British and French gov. ernments Instructed their gener. als immediately to disass0clate themselves from this procedure and Co persevere In their opera. tiOns.
 "fhe German command agreed to the Belgian proposals and the Belgians ceased to resist the enemy's will ct 1 o'clock this morning.
 "The Belgian government has dissoclated Itself from the kings action, and, declaring Itself the only legal government of Belgium, has announced its resolve to cOn- tinue the war at the side of the Allies. :"
 Paris, May 2s-(UP)-King Leo. pOld's children are at a Chateau near PoItiers. In west Central France south of the Loire river, lt was understood today,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
MANY PASSENGERS
 ARRIVED TODAY

New York, May 25.-tUP)-The largest number of Americans to ar- rive from Europe since the first days of the war were on the United States liner Washington when it docked today. Of the l,068 passengers, 592 were American citizens all of whom had embarked in Italy.
 Laurence A. Steinhardt, ambassa- dor to Russia, returned for confer ences with the state department. He declined to discuss international af- fairs.
 Dorothy Thompson, columnist, said she felt the United States should give the Allies all aid short of war because the 'iorld is going to be run on someone's terms and they might as well be ours"
 Another passenger was Julia Mar low, the celebrated Shakespearian actress, who said she had moved to Switzerland for peace and quiet" put grew weary of living on the edge of a volcano" She was accom- panied by Mrs. Elizabeth Bartlett Of Boston. Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
By ELMER c. WALZER United Prese Einanelal EditO,

NOuhtSU FFe6S gInhnCtal EuhtUrD New York, May 28 (Up)--King Leopold's surrender of the Belgian army today brought sharp declines in world security and commodity markets and unsettled the curren- cies of belligerent nations"
 First repercussion of the surren. der was heavy selling on the New York Stock market. Opening deal- ings were marked by turnover in individual issues ranging to 10000 shares and prices of leading issues were of as much as i-4 points in Bethlehem Steel.
 Some stocks declined further af. ter the opening, but in most in. stances the lows of the day were registered in the first hour. There- after the market steadied. Recover les in some instances amounted to four points, although very few issues were able to get back to the pre-. vious close, Trading quieted.
 War news dominated, although there were several favorable dom- estic items. These included heavier businss for the machine tool indus try, q much smaller net loss for the nations railroads In April compar- cd with year ago, and further gains in steel operations in some leading centers.
 Sterling broke more than cents in the New York free market and the French franc was depressed sev- eral points. Both rallied from the lows.
 Belgian bonds suffered losses ex. tending to IS points or $i60 per 1000 bond, while German issues moved up to new highs for the year and Italian loans strengthened.
 Wheat had losses of 2 to 3 cents Q bushel in all North American mar- kets but recovered sharply and closed only fractionally lower. Cotton opened with losses ranging to nearly 8 Q bale on news the British were to curtail purchases, but recovered more than half the decline. Most commodities closed lower after hav- Ing made up small part of early declines.
 War stocks were hardest hit in the early decline. These included Steels, Copper, Aircrafts, Chemicals and railroad equipments.
 The market accepted without A qualm the announcement the ad. mlnstration will seek additional taxes to raise between 0000 and $700, 100000 year and raising the debt limit by $3,000, 100000 to $48 O00 ,000,00 The tax rise some ex.. perts said, was smaller than had been anticipated. In addition, Wall Street saw in the higher debt limit, infiationary implications which ex- perts said would be beneficial for Equity shares.
 The market was steady just bee fore the close with prices generally above the lows of the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
ATTORNEY PECK
 DIES SUDDENLY

Attorney Josiah Peck, e, one of the states best known lawyers and counsel for former Controller Daniel ]. Leary In the local con- splracy trial, died suddenly today at his home In West Hartford. His wife died only a few months ago.
 4 native of Bristol, Attorney Peck received his arts degree at Yale and his law degree at Harv- ard. After practicing law in New York for several years, he moved tO Hartford. He had been one of Connecticuts leading lawyers for the past 70 years.
 During the months of the local trial, Attorney Peck made scores of friends in Waterbury. He led the defense lawyers in several important technical moves.
 Mr. Peek Is survived by his father, who Is 90; three sisters, and several nieces and nephews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28

m the national debt authorization by S3,O00, 0,00O, 900 to provide for the issuance of national defense obliga- tions to be sold with maturlties not 10 exceed five years, and they will also propose the levy of additional taxes, the details of which are 10 be worked out by the committees. These proposed taxes will yield between y600. GOO GOO and 00.000,000 annually over the five year period, which will be sufficient to liquidate the na- sional defense securities.
 ~The secretary of the treasury communicated to the president the conclusions cached by the con- lerees and the president expressed his approval of the program"
 Existing law sets $45,000 900 900 limit on the public debt, The debt now stands at $42, ,788 G92 002
 The new debt limit of 43000, ,000,' poo would leave a margin of more han 5000 100000 that could be borrowed.
 Taxes This Year
 The decision to seek new taxes his session instead Of waiting un- .il next year, as many leaders pre- Viously had desired--almost cer- ,ainly means that Congress will re- main in session beyond the early June adjournment goal that had oeen planned.
 Treasury experts have been mak- Ing a continuing study Of various types of national defense taxes. It was understood they would be ready at a moments notice to provide whatever data was wanted by the congressional committees
 The perennial La Toilette pro- posal for broadening the income tax base to reduce personal exemptions and raise middle bracket rates may be considered as one means to pro- vide the new defense revenue. Preg- ent exemptions are sl 900 for single and t25o0 for married persons.
 Super Tax Plan
 Another form of tax, which was discussed when President Roose- welt first asked for $460 GOO 900 of new taxes in January, Is the so- called super tax, or tax-on -tax. For illustration, this levy would work in this manner If the super tax were 10 per cent, the rate most frequent- ly nentioned If persons present Income tax liability was $l00, he would have to pay an additional 10 per cent of that amount or total Of Si10.
 Still another revenue source might be the imposition Of new excise taxes and increase in existing ones
 Treasury tax experts have studied among other things, the effects Of q manufacturers sale tax designed to rehch goods in the last stage of pro- duction. This type Of tax is now In use in Canada.
 Government tax experts also have made a careful study Of federal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Cars Recovered

Naugatuck police early today re- covered an expensive automobile stolen from Nobel avenue last night and owned by William Laube of 4i4 Pennington avenue.
 Another automobile owned by James spellacy, of Meridon, and stolen from North Mai nstreet by two youths he hired to polish it, was found later on North Main street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
New President

Harriet $. Meyers today was elected president of the Hewitt Liquor X Grocery Co. She suc- ceeds Herman Sandltx, who served as president during the period of organization. MT. Sam dltx Is not . st0ckhOlder.
 The firm was Incorporated several weeks ago, following the dissolution of the former Hewitt Grocery Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Nephew Remembered

A nephew, Charles Hine, of Mil- ford, is named residuary legatee in the will of the late Frederick ". H.ne of this city. The docu- ment was admitted to probate today by Judge Patrick Healey.
 Mir. Hine, who died May 20, left a bequest of si.o00 to Wal ter Mills Of this city. and one of slO0 to Mrs. Prank Fournier of this city.
 me rest ol the estate b to @ Co tise nephew. who is also named executor of the will.
 The will was drawn April i6. lo41.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Sues City

Stephen Matarazzo filed suit in the Court of Common Pleas yes- terday against the City of Water- bury for $5,000 damages. The suit Is the ~esult of fall taken by the plaintiff on an alleged defec- tive sidewalk on Orange street, near Locust street, on March 2 of this year. Injuries of the back legs and arms are listed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Coming Home

Because of the war, Rev. MT John V. Horgan of this city will be ordained to the Catholic priest. hood at Hartford instead of in France. He had been scheduled to enter the priesthood at Li- moges, France,
 Rev. MT. Horgan, son of MT. and Mrs Timothy Morgan of South street, Is due back in the United States next week. Since completing his studies for the priesthood he has been stationed at Seminaire de Ia Sulpiee, Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Call RinleYl

According Co q story told Co poe lice by Nat Prlvati, of 140 Wood. blne street, he lost his wallet con. taining S63 while watching . base. ball game Monday.
 It was returned to him, he said, by a boy who ran away so fast that he was unable t0 learn his name or give him Q reward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Motor Overloaded

An overloaded motor started Q fire which caused small damage in a building owned by the Indus- trial Properties, Inc, at 3l3 NH street yesterday afternoon.
 Four companies of firemen re- sopnded to the alarm and put out the blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Reelected

Mrs, Nora Mnhaney Harris, nA- tive of this city, was reelected a member Of the Democratic state c0ntral committee from the 9th senatorial district at q caucus in New Haven last night. She has already ser'ed several terms.
 Mrs. Harris, Is also vice-chair. man of the state central commit- tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
SpOtlighting Brass CityNews
HOnOred

Joseph Stevens, Jr., son of Chief Inspector and Mrs. Joe seph Stevens, has been one of the undergraduates hOnOred at the University of Pennsyi- vanla where he k . second year student tO serve as part-tlme apprentice during his junior and senior years In the Insti- tue of Local and State GOveEn. ment. It Is considered one of the highest appointments a sophomore may attain. Young stevens Is . graduate of Crosby High and was . member of the Columbian Squlres before enc terlng college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
For Referee

Judge Carl Poster In the supe. rior court this morning signed an order referring the divorce action of Martha Holcomb stemp, soclal- ly prominent Waterburian, against her husband Prank Ronald Stemp to State Referee Frederick M. peasley for hearing,
 Referee peasley will hear the evidence in the case and make a report to the superior court, which will make a decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Finger=Prints!

Methods of taking finger prints will be discussed by I. l.. Meuniar, member of the Fed eral Bureau of Investigation, at the Police school tonight at ! o'clock in the basement of po- lice headquarters.
 The same lecture was given this morning at l0:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
New Voters

Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin said today tha. she expects a rec ord number of new voters to be sworn n when the board of reg istration holds It's monthly ses- sion at the city hall on Wednes- day of next week.
 Many of the recently natural ized citizens are expected to ape ply for enrolment as voters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
REP. MARTIN ASKS
 ADMINISTRATOR

Fall River, Mass, May 28 - (U p - U. s. Representative Joseph w. Martin, Jr., R., Mass, urges that the national defense program be di- retced by "a munitions administra- tor who will place the welfare of our country above the selfish prin- ciples of party affiliation."
 The national house minority lead CT. who has been mentioned as a possible "compromise" candidate fol the Republican presidential nomin- ation, told the local Womans Re- publican Educational Club last night there is more to defense thar "the mere appropriation of money. !"
 We need an able munitions ad- ministrator or group Of high-class executives to make sure we get what we pay for and that the money goes for things which are most essential" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Compensation

Philip Johnson of Th0maston was awarded compensation amounting to sil.88 . week for 22 and two third weeks against the Plume and Atwood Co. Of Torrington by Compensation csurt this morning. Ths award ~ aise result se finger injuries suffered by the plaintiff while nt his work.
 Thomas shaFkey was awarded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Laurel Club Host

Republican State Chairman Benjamin HarwOOd will play host to members of the Laurel club, the organization of state legislative reporters, at his Chester ranch on Sunday. June 9. The occasion will be the an- nual shad diner.
 Waterbury members of the Laurel club are Walter R. Brooks, of The Republican, and Raymond J. Fitzpatrick, of The Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
Wide Declines Noted
 In About Everything
New York Market at End of First Hour Showed Dow. Jones Industrial Average Was Off By 4.39 Points

100 points. Copper lost 30 to s6 rubber, 43 to 55; wool, 2e to g. cocoa, IA to 10: and sugar Ia te points.
 London's stock exchange was idle the first hour despite marking dowr of prices. It resumed operations ant rallied from the lows. The Londog rubber market was practically at [ standstill.
 Sterling sank to $3.i2 oil ' i-t cents in New York foreign exchange trading. French francs lost mort than 3 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
PLEADS INNOCENT

Dedham, Mass. May (UPD- Joseph Brooks. a, paroled New York convi... pleaded innocent in .uperior court today to first degree murder in the slaying of policeman Edward F. Lee, 57, in a gun battle Hay i6. He was ordered held with lut bail by Superior Judge Thomas {. Dowd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28
BODY RECOVERED

Greenwich, Conn, May 28-(UPi The body of Alexander Shivas. who was drowned May 4, was re- covered today from Long Island Sound. Shivas fell overheard from a rowboat while changing seats with his wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28

compensation of s8.93 g week against the same company as the result of Q cut tendon or finger. Payments are to star as of May 20 and last during incapacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28

pDichefstroom, South Africa. has established a bird sanctuary to pre- 'erve species now rapidly dying out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28

Southern Rhodesia is assured a years supply of copper despite with drawal 0f German capital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-28

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