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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
BY ELMER 0. WALZER

New York, May 6eockA gained fractions to 2 points today with volume small.
 Steel shares had gains ranging to 2 points in Bethlehem. Around noon profit-taking reduced the ad- vance moderately. Coppers were firm at gains ranging to c point in Phelps Dodge.
 Allied Chemical and Du Pont rose more than 2 points. Caterpillar was up 2 points. Ingersoll-Rand gained up.
 Railroad issues and Utilities had small gains. Aircrafts were steady Recoveries in the mercantile section ranged to more than point. Paper shares resumed their advance and Motors were up a point or more.
 Gains of @ point and more were made by American Telephone, Free port Sulphur, Johns Manville, Mathieson Alkali, Lima Locomotive, Savage Arms, Sperry and U. B. Smelling.
 Performance of the stock market yesterday in the face of the Bel- gian army surrender was seen as highly favorable and had an influ- ence in attracting small buyers to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
TEXAS VOTES FOR
 GARNER AT FIRST

Waco, Tex, Msy 20.-(UP)-Tex- as 48 votes in the Democratic na- tional convention today wore the brand of Vice President John Nance Garner, but third term forces count- ed them as support for President Roosevelt If he decided to run.
 Delegates were instructed yester- day to cast their ballots for Garner e native son, In c turbulent state Democratic convention marked by fist fights and arguments between Garner and Roosevelt to the bit- ter end" supporters. But they also were instructed not to vote for any candidate opposed to the "liberal policies" of the administration and not to become part of any stop- Roosevelt bloc.
 House Majority Leader Sam Ray burn of Texas was elected chairman of the delegation. Myron Blablock of Tyler, state Garner committee chair man, was named national commit- teemafl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
MIDDLETOWN TO
 LOSE EMPLOYES

Buffalo, N. r., May 20-(UP) - Remington Rand, Inc, announced today that the working force at its Middletown, Conn, plant will be reduced immediately and 1t was reported reliably that the plant op- eratlons would be transferred to other plants ct Elmira and Ilion, N. Y.
 we have been unable to reduce inventories sufficient to warrant continuance of regular operations in all departments of the plant. We are therefore obligated to concen- trate on available orders and imme- diately reduce the working force"
 Some of the approximately 1000 Middletown employees will be trans ferred to the Elmira and Ilion plants, 1t was said. Additional local employment may result at those two cities, spokesman said.
 The Middletown plant has been production center for noiseless typewriters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

live for month and . cold-resist. ant pea thai can be planted in the Northern states.
 The experiment station was es- tablished four years ago under the Bankhead-Jones act and with the cooperation of i2 other Southern states. It Is financed by q $lS5,o0 Federal grant,
 Turn From Cotton
 Representatives os tke states met in 1886 and determined to concentrate on vegetable develop ment rather than on cotton and sugar cane - hoping to break the dominance of King Cotton. Ex- pertinent stations were set up in each state to adapt the findings of the Charleston station to local conditions.
 To study all conditions which face agriculture, the stations grow their own fungi, bacteria, cut worms and other pests, and pro- duce wanted weather conditions in their hothouses,
 The Charleston station, the only one of its kind in the world, covers 453 acres and contains offices, hot- houses, laboratories and homes of staff members, In addition to fields crowded with the varied crops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
BAND CONCERT AT
 LAKE QUASSAPAUC
FuIton.American Band to Give First Open Air Pro.
 gram of l940 Season

A Memorial day open-air concert program will be presented by the Fulton. American band under the di- rection of Rocco Pagano tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at Lake Quas- sapaug. The selections for the after noon will be as follows:
 March-The Governors Foot
 Guard ..................J Fulton Overture-Festival ........... Auber Selection-Babes in Toyland ,...
 ...........,...... Herbert Song of the Nation ......., Lampe American Sketch by the Swanee
 River ......,..........M .Myddleton Popular Numbers-
 Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny .,Olman
 The Woodpecker Song .. Lazzaro
 The Little Red Fox ......, Porter Waltz-Spring .............S Strauss The Dance of the Serpent ......
 .,','..,.s'.''.''' boccuahEi American Patrol ........ .Meacham Grand Selection--Aide Verdi March--The Rainbow Division ...
 .,,....,.......,. NreIla Star spangled Banner ........Key
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

SO uO WlJu NeHebaUtCSs
 Progress has been made with watermelons, sweet corn, beans, tomatoes, peas and cabbages - all tending to make them more tasty harder and healthier.
 The new watermelon is expected Co make It's bow about May l, i942 -a month earlier than is custom ary. m the Deep South lt has been for years considered virtually fatal to eat watermelon before Q Fourth of July oration, but science does not stop for politics.
 The melon being developed ct the station and at other state farms throughout the south will be better in several ways, It will mature early, be sweet and firm, weigh about % pounds instead of the customary S6, and will have bright red meat. The larger mel- ons now being grown are consid- cred too bulky for the unusual doe nestle refrigerator.
 Many Types Used
 pr. Bryan L. Wade Is in charge of the station, and pr. o. F, Pool, his chief assistant, is leading in the melon research study. Pool Is using all types of melons in his experiments, crossing and recrossing varieties until he gets what he thinks might be the solution. He Is also in charge of the cabbage-de- velopment department.
 The experiment station is trying to "de-streamline" the cabbage so that 1t will be more easily packed, yet lose none of Its flavor. Pool bee iieves that the rounded New Jer- sey cabbage5 is too hard and taste less, while the pointed Charleston Wakefield has perfect flavor but needs too much care during growth.
 Cabbage to Resist Cold
 The "musts" for the new vari- ety are; 1t must mature early, 1t must have the quality of the Charleston Wakefield, 1t must not 10 to seed when forming the spring crop, 1t must be resistant to cold, and 1t must be easily packed.
 At eresent, Pool said, cabbage IS too easily injured by weather and disease. Tho variSty being devel- pped will b. more hardy and at the same time keep It's taste.
 Experiments also under way are pointing toward corn resistant to he ear worm, tomato that will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
THREE AMERICAN
 WARSHIP ON WAY

Washington, May 20 - (UP) - Three American warships were en route to Europe today to double this country's naval forces in those waters and protect American citi- zens and interests.
 Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison announced last night that the three warships -- the heavy cruiser Vincennes and the Destroy CTS Truxton and Simpson--had left American waters and were proceed- ing to Lisbon, Portugal. They will join the present. European squadron, now based at Lisbon the light cruiser Trenton and the Destroyers Dickerson and Herbert.
 There was no official explanation of the move beyond Edison's state- ment that 1t was flor the purpose of protecting American interests"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
TuScanO Circle

The local chapter of the Tuscan Philanthropic circle will give its annual dance Saturday night at Concordia hall. Frank Boneili and Mack Borkhesi, of Torrington, will entertain with acrobatics.
 Music for dancing will Do by Andy Chicks orchestra.
 RiSSiere Catalani, chapter pres- ident, is chairman of the ar- engagements committee which inc cludeS Harry r. palmerini, assist- ant chairman; Luigi Terni, secre- tary; Giovanni Vanni, treasurer; duglielmo Chccherini, Quarto Pa- oloni, Coriolano dovi, Serafino Fortunati and Stefano drappi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
BOSTON BEES BUY
 DODCER PLAYER

Boston, May 29.-tuP)-The Bos- ton Bees announced today purchase for an unnamed cash sum of Gene Moore, 20-year-old outnelder, of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
 Moore was traded to the Dodgers by the Bees during the 1888 of f-sea- son with pitcher Ira Hutchinson for first baseman Buddy Hassett and outnelder Jimmy Outlaw. Troubled by knee injury, he batted .225 in i07 games for the Dodgers last sea- son. He has hit about .270 in his few appearances this year. Moore will report to his former club tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Naturalist

John Richardson of StratfOrd will be the speaker at the annual meeting of the Waterbury Natur- allst club next Tuesday night. The meeting will be held at the Mattacu0k Historical society build ing on West Main street. Mir. Richardson's subject will be "COp. per Mines of Connecticut
 officers for the coming year will be elected at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Cloudy Weather
 Looms T0n1orr0UU

Cloudy weather Is predicted by Che weatherman for the holl- day tomorrow. The temperature ls expected to remain at about the same level.
 Tho end of . low pressure area In this section may, how ever, bring clear weather and milder temperatures for Memo rial Day. The sun emerged from the clouds late this morning, leading tO the hope that fair weather might be in order for tomorrow.
 Heavy showers fen last night, but were followed by . slight rise in temperature. The mer- cury early this afternoon was at 62 degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Fr0tenQL Neus
UnicO Club

Paul Puzzo was chosen last night as chairman of the com. mittee In charge of arrangements for the annual convention of Unico Clubs which will take place June % and 90 at the Hotel El- ton. A feature of the convention will be the annual dinner-dance from graduates of Italian extrac- ton.
 Besides MT. Puzzo, the con- vention committee includes Tax Collector Humbert E. Mangini, Alderman William v. derardi, Pasquale DeCicco, Charles Pa- lonba, James Gioella, Amedeo Pelosi, Frederick w. Palomba, Joseph Manganera, and Rred Romaniello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
NEW NAZI EXPERIMENT

Rome, May 29.-(UP)-Germany is experimenting with new and ravenous type of grasshopper which devours all kinds of grain, particu- larly wheat. barley, corn and rye, it was reported today.
 These grasshoppers, it was said could be flown to the British Isles and dropped by the millions onto farms in an effort to starve the Brit ish people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Odd Fellows

Nosahogan Lodge of Odd Fel- lows conferred the first degree at . meeting last night at Odd Fellows hall. It was announced that . rehearsal for the second degree will be held at a meeting next Tuesday night. Plans were formulated to exempllfy the second degree on June 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
RHODES SCHOLARS
 ARE COMING HOME

Oxford, Eng, May 20-( (UP)-- Thirteen Rhodes Scholars proceed ed to Fire en route to the United States via the liner President Roose- welt today under special arrange ments permitting them to take their final examinations in the United States.
 They included w. D. Sutcliffe, Richmond, Me. The President Roosevelt was scheduled to sail for New York from Galway, Fire, on Saturday.
 Britain will spend $i,000,000 this year on radio propaganda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

on . sound and lasting solution of our economic problems. {. Find jobs and opportunities for American youth In America. Youth Is desperately in need of peace and work. Youth does not want war. There can Dc no decent future for America if we bury our youth in tho graveyards of . war torn Europe.
 The All Youth Club of Water bury,
 SOPHIE M. TRUsIWTCZ, Pres.
 i77 Andrew Ave-,
 Naugatuck, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOns have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin: Franklin H. Browne, R. F. D. {, and Helen w. Mckee, 268 Frost road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Kitchener Post

Lord Kitchener Post will hold c special meeting at the scovill street room this evening at 8 o'clock. All British war veterans are asked to join in the parade tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
South By 1942 Promises
 Streamlined Watermelon

Charleston, s. C., May 29-CUP)-What Luther Bur- bank did with fruits agricultural experts at the South rona Experiment Station six miles from here trying
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Youth vs War!

President Roosevelt Asked to Refuse Credit to Warning Nations, Devote Efforts to Peace Recov- cry Program in Anti-War Resolution Adopted
 by AlI-Youth Club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

NEW YORK CURB Flee. Bond & Share .......... 4h
Evening star., 1940-12-06
Citizens Discuss Drive
For South Capitol BRIDGE

The Washington Highlands Cit
liens Association last night discussed
future action Of civic groups in
eXpediting appropriations for the
proposed bridge across the Anacostia
River in line with South Capitol
street.
1t was stated that the Anacostia
area had Increased in population
from $1,000 to $4,000 in, the last
eight years. and the existing bridge
facilities were entirely inadequate.
1t was pointed out also that the pro-
posed South Capitol street bridge
could be ranked as major item on
the national defense program as it
would be connecting link between
Washington proper and the Army
and Navy air stations at Boiling
Field and Anacostia. Residents of
Southern Maryland would also be
aided by the alienation of the
traffic tie-ups at the Pennsylvania
avenue and Anacostia bridges.
Various local Improvements in
the Washington Highlands area
were requested. including street
paving, streetlight installations and
sidewalk laying.
w. E. Nair, president of the asso-
citation, appointed three committee
chairmen, They are D. H. Cole,
Sewer and Water; Murray T. War;
rem, Public Utilities, and c. J. Wall,
Traffic and Safety. Mr.. Wall. Mr..
Warren and Mr.. Nair were desig-
mated as delegates to the Southeast
Council of Citizens Associations.
The meeting ~'"~ held at the
home of Ernest Price.
Evening star., 1940-12-06
Ball 10 Mark Pan.American
Aviation Day December II

Latin Americans, Government
omcials and many Washingtonians
are to join for the formal observ-
ance OF Pan-American Aviation
Day at the Pan-American Ball to
be held in the Mayfiower Hotel De-
cember II, 1t was announced today.
The ball, officials Of the Pam
American Aviation Day Commit
tee explained, replaces the open air
celebration planned for the dedica-
ton Of the local airport, because
the airport will not be completed In
time.
Pen-American Aviation Day was
proclaimed by President Roosevelt
following the passage of a resolu-
ton in Congress sponsored by the
National Aviation Day Association
and is designed to emphasize the
solidarity of the Western Hemi-
sphere. The date was chosen be-
cause airport oficials had set that
date for its dedication.
Copies Of the proclamation have
been sent to the heads Of all Pam
American countries, to State Gov
ernors and to Mayors of the larger
cities. Responses from a number
of the South and Central Amer
ican republics have been received.
Federal Security Administrator
McNutt yesterday bought the first
ticket to the ball.
Evening star., 1940-12-06
Citizen Units 10 Seek
General Accord on
Bus Route
Northeast Conference
Committee to Contoct
Mid.City Association

A further step toward securing .
cross-town bus line was taken by
the Northeast Conference Of Citi-
zens' Associations last night when .
special committee, previously ap-
pointed and headed by John J.
Hurley Of the Michigan Park Asso-
citation, was instructed to confer
with Nathan Lubar Of the Md City
Association to settle upon some gem
eral route and work for its adoption
by the Capital Transit Co.
The move came after Vincent p.
Boudren, president Of the Metropolis
View Association, read . letter from
Mr.. Lubar urging increased efforts
on the project and outlining . route
between Western avenue NV, west
Of Wisconsin avenue and Bladens-
burg road NE. It was the view Of
the conference that some general
route should be settled upon and
any minor changes in the route be
made after such line Is authorized.
Appointment Of standing COM
mittees, particularly on Laws and
Legislation and Public Welfare, was
strongly recommended by John
Cahill of the Dahlgren Terrace As
ISOLATION. The conference voted
that such committees, together with
committees on Traffic and Fiscal
Relations and Taxation, be named
before the next meeting. In calling
for these appointments, Mr.. Cahtll
also urged that the group, through
these committees, establish effective
contact with the new Congress and
secure more consideration for prob
lens of District citizens.
Capt. o. j. Letterman Of the No.
u Police Precinct, where the meet
ing was held, reported that lights
have been promised at the corner
OF Rhode Island avenue, Montana
avenue and Fourteenth street NE.
and will be installed shortly.
The North Capitol Citizens Asso-
citation was admitted to the confer
ence, with its representatives. John
F. Hardie and James A. Crooks at
tending.
Evening star., 1940-12-06
Gen. Bishops Request
For Transfer Granted
D, the Associated Press.

6y tne AbSOClHteu kIvess
OMAHA, Dec. 6.-Maj. Gen. p. p.
Bishop, commander Of the 7th
Corps Area. was notified by the War
Department yesterday his request
for a transfer has been granted,
effective December IS.
He was instructed to report for
duty at San Francisco to work un-
der instructions Of the Secretary
of War. Gen. Bishop will be eligible
for retirement May l.
The War Department has not
yet announced his successor, but un-
oficial reports are that 1t will be
Gen. George v. Strong of the War
Plans Division of the General Staff
at washington.
Evening star., 1940-12-06

Egypt shipped nearly 100000, 900
pounds OF rice to other countries In
the last year.
Evening star., 1940-12-08
Losses in War at Sea
BY the Associated Press.

The following box
the Doth week OF the from December
Evening star., 1940-12-08

when 70 contracts we're awarded
with a value of $39, ,7S6, ,644, he re-
ported.
The brief statistical report stated
building and repair facilities for
Navy ships were increased in all
naval establishments. In addition,
new shipways have been constructed
and existing drydocks generally i'm
proved.
AS a protection against sabotage
and power failure. interconnections
are being established with the near
est source of supply for industrial
yards and stations, Admiral Moreell
reported. In addition, emergency
Diesel engine generators have been
installed in many places, he revealed
2,216 Trucks in Use.
At the end of the fiscal year the
Navy had 2,216 motor trucks, SO
freight motorcycles, 1913 tractors, 174
trailers, 126 locomotives, 255 locomo-
tive cranes, 1901 railroad cars, 211
automobiles, 81 passenger buses, land
miscellaneous equipment such as
horses, mules, carts, wagons, hand
trucks" and bicycles, the report
stated.
Although no details were given
it was revealed the Navy is expert
menting with designs for bombproot
structures and plans we're laid for
rnn6yIctipC fectc IN cayaro1 1oroo
models.
Evening star., 1940-12-08
Navy Work Ashore
Greatest in History,
Moree|| Reports .
|. $286, ,930,S83 Contracts
Awarded in Yeor Far
Exceeds 1918 TotoI

The shore expansion program Of
the Navy exceeded in magnitude
"the maximum of work and expen-
ditures for any previous fiscal year,
including the World War" Rear Ad-
miral Ben Moreell, chief of the
Bureau of Yards and Docks, declared
IN his annual report yesterday.
He told the Secretary of Navy
these activities will be increased
further during the present year.
He warned the fleet and air force
cannot operate with full effective
ness unless they are supported by
an adequate and properly equipped
shore establishment"
A record of 705 contracts, valued
at s286, ,930, 1888, was established dur
ing the year. The previous high
mark was in 1913, when 634 con-
tracts, totaling $50 ,092 ,725, were let.
S39,786,644 in Six Weeks.
The former peacetime high of 344
contracts let, with a value of Sl6,-
694.515, was exceeded during the
first six weeks of the last fiscal year,
Evening star., 1940-12-08
Schools Responsible
For Fall Of France,
Vienna Author Saws
Dr.. SchIumm- Addresses
Annual Luncheon of
Teachers Union

France did not lose her freedom
on the battlefields, but years ago
In her schools, DR.. William s.
Schlamm. former Vienna editor and
author, told the Teachers Union
Of Washington at its annual lunch
con at the Maydower Hotel yester-
day.
DR.. Schlamm, who wrote the cur
rent book, This Second War of In
dependence" charged the teachers
Of France with encouraging their
pupils In revolutionary acts against
their government. He pointed to
the French teachers congress Of
four years ago at Lille. which held
that slavery was preferable to war
and declared the German Army was
a danger, but no greater than the
French Army.
This teachers organization, he
said, controlled by Communists. was
not pacifist, but "just against its
country's democratic way of life
The French lost their war with the
Nazis. he felt. because they previ-
ously had lost the basic physical
and moral valuations of their civili-
Zation.'
You know what freedom is only
after you've lost it," he added. "and
then it's too late. It's like the air
you breathe-you take it as matter
of course and do not notice it unless
you lose it,"
Warning the teachers that they
must fight subversive influences in
this country, DR.. Schlamm said:
You are the government OF this
country"
He called the totalitarian ascend
ancy IN Europe the biggest catas-
trophe education ever suffered" and
the fall of France "the most CHASTITY
adventure of history"
Miss May Dent, president of the
union, presided. Guests included
Mrs Henry Grattan Doyle, president
of the Board of Education; Robert
Maurer, vice president, and DR..
James A. Cannon. board member;
DR.. Chester Holmes, Robert L. Hay
cock and Lawson Cantrell. assistant
superintendents of schools. Miss
Annie C. Keliher was chairman of
arrangements.
Evening star., 1940-12-08
Three Eight-Hour Shifts
Work on Plane Engine Plant

9v the Associated Press.
DETROIT, Dec. THE Ford Mo-
tor Co. announced today that work
on it's s21 900 900 airplane engine
plant was proceeding on 24-hour-
a-day schedule, with three eight
hour shifts at work every day except
Sunday.
The building is scheduled to be
ready for installation of machinery
and equipment for making the mo-
tors by late next March. The War
Department has contracted for 4,236
Pratt & Whitney double Wasp air.
plane motors to be made by the Ford
company at a cost of approximately
$122 900 900. .
When full production is reached,
the plant is expected to turn out Is
engines day, plus spare parts, for
use in new high-performance bomb
ers and pursuit planes.