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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
GERMANY CLAIMS
 MANY VICTORIES
Many British Ships Sent DOWn-British Sea Re-
 sort Given Shock
BY GEORGE W. KIDD limited Press Staff Correspondent

Berlin. May l.--(UP)-The high command said today that German airplanes had sunk a British anti aircraft cruiser, a British destroy CT, and five British transports OH Namsos, Norway, yesterday.
 It said taht another British crlls- CT was damaged and that five more British transports received severe or very severe damage
 (The anti-aircrait cruiser type mentioned is a new adjunct 10 the British fleet. It carries only anti aircraft guns and is not designed for regular naval fighting, Ihe Bri- tish converted six old cruisers oi the l9ls-l9l9 class. all of less than 5000 tons. into this unique cate gory in the past few years)
 The high command communlque said that another 1900 enemy troops surrenered in the mountains near Lommen. between Fa5erness and Sognefiord yesterday.
 IL said "the remainder oi the Norwegian second division totaling 200 officers and $500 men as well as 40 British surrendered north
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
EXPORTS TO ITALY
 MAY BE HALTED
Tightening of Blockade to Be Blow Against Some
 of Our Goods
BY NORMAN B. DEUEL Limited Press Staff Correspondent

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 Washington, May l.-(UP)--In- creasing Allied-Italian friction which resulted in the ordering of all British ships out of the Medi- terranean, may cause tightening of blockade restrictions on American exports to Italy, 1t was believed to- day.
 British consular authorities who issued permits to pass American copper, petroleum, steel and iron scrap, and cotton through the Gi- braltar contraband station probably will be difficult to convince that this material is not to be re-ex- ported to Germany.
 That Ital,- is aware of the Situa- ton was indicated by dispatch of a special diplomatic envoy, Count Adolpho Allesandrini to the United States to deal with problems of maritime traffic" He will arrive in New York about May 9, accord- ing to the Italian embassy.
 No Details Known
 No details of his mission were re- yealed, but commercial shipping Is the most important phase of mari- time traffic with Italy so far as Italian needs are concerned. Italys imports of important raw materials from sources other than American have been greatly reduced since the war.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Three German Planes Are DOwned; Many Nazis
 Killed in Air Fight ENGLAND MAY NEXT
 FEEL AIR ATTACKS Italy Has Not Decided as Yet to Enter War on
 Any Side
BY WEBB MILLER tied Press Staff Correspondent

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 London, May 1. - (UP) -- Royal Air Force planes rained bombs on Gernam-held Scan. dinavian air bases today in what appeared to be one of the big attacks of the war, but British authorities admitted that the Allied position south of Trondheim is dangerous and very obscure"
 The air ministry said that seven British planes were lost In the raids (In Berlin, the high command saie eight British planes had been shoi down at Stavanger and ninth 2 Oslo, The Germans said the ra!; caused slight damage)
 "Preliminary reports indica a heavy damage to the airdromes az that planes were dispersed there the air ministry said,
 "Thc attacks were pressed home i. the face of strong antiaircraft fir and opposition from enemy fighting planes.
 Casualties were inflicted on the enemy fighters. At least three were known to have been shot down.
 Further Royal Air Force attacks were carried out this morning."
 Raids Ordered Last Night
 The raids started last night and still were continuing this morning in an obvious effort by the British to break the crushing air supremacy of the Germans ia Norway which was re- garded here as the major factor in the German success to date.
 The extensive scale of the bomb- ing attacks was indicated by the air ministry's admission that seven British planes were lost In the raids.
 The air ministry said that heavy casualties were inflicted on the Ger man air force, claiming that at least three German fighter planes were shot down and that the air bases were damage heavily and planes at the fields dispersed.
 The three air bases the chief ones used by the Germans in the Scandinavian operations have been repeatedly attacked by the R.AF. since the opening of the campaign. But this attack appeared on larger scale.
 Fears of Italy
 The grave turn of events in Nor way coincided with another develop. menf-the order of the admiralty directing all shipping-in- transit to avoid the Mediterranean until fur ther notice. This order admittedly was issued because of fears that Italy suddenly might join the war at the side of Germany.
 The overwhelming German air superiority in Norway was stated here to be the darkest spot in the Scandinavian situation. Considerable doubt was expressed that any Allied
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
WPA HIRES MANY
 LOCAL WORKERS
Nearly l50 Were Engaged for Jobs in Past Ten
 Days

Between 125 and l50 Waterbur- ians have been hired by the WPA in the past 10 days, it was learned to- day. This reverses a trend of de- clining WPA employment in this area which had been noted in pre- yious weeks, and is taken as an en- couraging business sign, since most of those recently hired replaced those leaving the WPA to accept private employment.
 A majority of the newly-hired WPA employees have been assigned to the federal project at the new Southbury state school for the fee- ble-m:nded, and the remainder have been placed on city-sponsored projects here. The Southbury work is being rushed in an effort to have the buildings completed by July 1.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
$1,OOO,OOO IN CASH TOSE|zE ADOLF HITLER 50 Men, Women Will Pay That Sum for WarlOrd'S
 Capture MUST BE ALIVE
 AND UNWOUNDED No Assassination, But Ar- rest Him to Be Tried for
 High Treason

Pittsburgh, May 1. - (UP) -- A $1,000,000 cash reward was offered by 50 men and women today for the capture of Adolf Hitler, "alive, un- wounded and unhurt." The group was not identified, but It's spokesman, Samuel liar den Church, president of the Carnegie Institute, stipulated that the offer was good for May only because the spon- sors had received private informa- ton that Hitler contemplated a "blitzkrieg" on the Western Front soon, even If 1t cost 500,000 German lives,
 Church made the offer in letter to the New York Times, Church was not available for comment, but his son, R. R. Church, said the offer was made in good faith. He said the names of those making the offer were known only to his father, but that many of them were mem bers of the Duquesne Club, to which E. T. Weir, the steel magnate, and many other millionaires belong.
 "It Is not in any sense an offer of reward for an assassination Church said in his letter.
 While Church could not be reached for comment, 1t was believed by those near him that his offer was made as an individual rather than as president of Carnegie h. stitute. The Institute is the govern
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Baby Edition or
 Democrat Today

Today is being observed ma tionally as Child Health day, q day when America pauses to give special consideration to plans for safeguarding the health and the lives of it's fu- turc citizens. Today also wit nesscs the publication of the Waterbury Democrats 18th An nual Baby Edition in tabloid form. Parents will find many interesting articles on child welfare subjects, as well as many attractive suggestions from the city'S most progressive merchants. On Page 15 of the Baby Edition is an announce ment concerning q Mis- Spelled Word" contest. It offers to readers the opportunity to test their knowledge of words, their keenness of observation and a chance to obtain worth while awards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
DANBURY HAS HAT
 STRIKE TODAY
Reduction of Wages in One Factory Caused 300 to
 Walk Out

Danbury. Conn, May i.-CuPo- The posting of reduced wage scales resulted in a general walkout today at the Mallory Hat Company.
 Approximately 300 workers left their jobs and another 400. recently laid off due to a seasonal slack, were affected.
 Union representatives asserted the reductions ranged from l5 to 65 per cent, varying on the type of work.
 The cuts were proposed week ago. with an announcement they would become effective today pro- viding no agreement was reached on an adjustment.
 Both the union and company ex- pressed willingness to arbitrate the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
But Minutes of Jury Can. not Be Introduced as
 Evidence in Case
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
 MADE BITTER FIGHT
Phillips Admits That Nc. KesSOn Stock Was Not
 Gilt.Edged
tBy Democrat Staff Reporter)

New York, May l. - (Spe- cial to the Democrat) - De- fense counsel in the govern ment's case against Rowley w. Phillips, Waterbury broker, and four others ac- cused of conspiring to de- fraud stockholders of the McKesson and Robbins Con- pany were given the right to inspect minutes of the grand jury which conducted an investi- gation Into the alleged conspiracy within the old drug firm.
 This decision was given In cham beis by Judge Grover Moscowitz In federal district court here this morning before the regular session opened and followed lengthy argu- ments by both sides on granting such permission.
 Although Judge Moscowitz did not announce publicly his decision in the matter government prosecutors ana defense lawyers discussed 1t openly in court, so 1t was definite no secrecy was attached to the rul- ing, which, in effect, means that although the defense can inspect the grand jury minutes, they can't be put into evidence.
 They may be inspected after cross examination of all witnesses has finished so as to give the defense a chance to inspect them just prior to the start of redirect examina- ton.
 Judge Moscowtz is reported to have said: "If 1t Is contemplated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Witnesses Tell It
 According to witnesses, Officer Calvin, who is on the night shift and his instructor, were coming south on Watertown avenue, and de- cided to double-back on Brookside road, a difficult maneuver because this curve forms a most acute angle, Tire marks on the road show clearly that the automobile failed entirely to turn into Brookside road but pro- ceedcd at right angles directly over the bank. The machine began to turn over as 1t descended the steep slope, landing on It's top on a mas sive rock and sommersaulting.
 Both Occupants Unhurt
 When the car came to rest, Off, cer Calvin and Chipman calmly extricated themselves, coolly looked over the damaged car, got back in and drove off through the field for a distance of about 200 yards, where a dirt road converged with Brook side road.
 They stopped on bridge nearby, and awaited the police patrol whose sirens were already wailing as they sped from headquarters to the scene of the accident,
 No Arrest Made
 No arrest was made by Sergeant Charles McWeeney and Motor Pa trolman James Wagner, who insti- gated. Captain William Duggan, head of the accident prevention bureau also sped to the scene, and directed traffic.
 A large crowd was attracted to the spot as word of the mishap spread, and stood looking over the top of the emlbankment at the boulder and upturned earth. Few, however, descended down Brookside road, to view the damaged car, which was later lowed away.
 Second For Beginner"
 The accident was the second in three days involving a beginner" |" Adeline Berube, l8, of 45 Auburn street, lost control of her car on Knoll street during the weekend. and knocked down three children
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
TORNADOES KILL
 ELEVEN PERSONS
Sweep From Texas Pan- handle to Central Illi=
 nOis; Big Damage
lBy United Pressl

Twisting winds flashing through the Mississippi valley cut path of destruction and death today from the Texas Panhandle to central H. linois. At least IS persons were killed by the tordanoes.
 The U. s. weather bureau reported cloudbursts and colder weather fol- lowing in the wake Of the violent storms as warm tropical air from the Gulf of Mexico met cold winds from the north and sent up the destruc- tive spirals. The winds moved fur- ther eastward into Indiana, but their intensity was reduced to about 28 miles per hour.
 Damage in Texas was estimated at Si ,000, 900. Three oil and gas wells were reported running wild near Greggton. in eastern Texas. after the storm toppled derricks. City ofii- cials called for assistance of county
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
FIVE STAMFORD
 MEN WITNESSES

Stamford. Conn. May l. CUPl-- Fvie Stamford persons were under subpoena today to testify before a New Orleans, La, federal grand jury Investigating alleged racketeer- ing by Philip Kastel. who owns a residence in this city.
 The subpoenas were served on former Mayor Joseph A. Boyle: Town Clerk George A. Close, Geor. R. Johnson, banker: Morris J. Finn. a power company chief clerk and Philip Plotkin. lumber company official.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Cots, Weaver Die With Smiles On Their Faces
Mysterious ExecuiOner Failed Switch at State Prison Last Nght-COts Carried Lighted Candle as lie
 Entered Death Chamber
BY JACK AMMAN

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Wethersfield, Conn. May 1.-tUP)
 A mysterious, gaunt-faced execu- tioner, who pulled the switch and twirled the wheel in Connecticut's first double electrocution, received $500 from the state today, his pay for putting to death two men who slew a Middletown grocer in SC holdup.
 The executioner, by request. re- mained unidentified-a MT. "X"- but he worked with a mechanics $ skill and thoroughness in his dead- ly job. Within IS minutes. from l0:05 to i0:20 D. m.. last night. Vim cent Cots. Jr., 32. Middietown. and Ira A. Weaver. 35. Kings Mountain. N. C.. paid with their lives for the murder of Joseph G. Dripps, the storekeeper.
 They died smiling.
 Cots was first. A small. hard-faced man, he walked into the death cham Der briskly, carrying a lighted can- de. As guards strapped him secure ly to the chair, he extinguished the candles flame with heavy breath. Father Patrick Quinlan. prison chap lain. mumbled a prayer nearby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Defense Wins Right To Examine Minutes Of Grand
 Jury In McKesson Probe
Policeman Driver Has Miraculous Escape"
Officer William Calvin Being Instructed in Driving, When He Missed Curve at Watertown Avenue;
 Car Plunges Over Embankment

novice driver today missed the harpin curve at Watertown avenue and Brooksde Road failed to stop and plunged over a 25-foot embankment Neither the driver Policeman William Calvin nor his instructor George Chppan 4 of 46 Starview Street. had scratch to show for the har-rasng episode although the top of the car was folded up like an accordion and the windshield resembed a large order of shredded wheat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
THE WORLD WAR 25 YEARS AGO,
 MAY 1, 1915
(By United Press)

Iby UHIttu FfthsI American tanker Gulilight tor pedoed by U-boat of seiIly Isl- ands.
 German ambassador in Wash ingiOn warned Americans of dan gers fl they traveled In war xonc On Allied ships.
 Battle of Delman fought ln North Persia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Business and Secretariai training wins jobs! Succeed in l9ao. Attend Post Junier Cellege.-Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May t--(UP)--Gov- crnment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through April 29th, compared with n year ago: This Year Expenses Lnst Year $1,933, 562 ,i92.2t $7,550. .S69,9S5.91
 Receipts $4,729, ,75i. .7Go.S6 4.65S.52O,479.5o
 Gross Defci s3,2Os.SlO,7Si.35 s2, s92. .si9, 5Oe.4I
 Net Deficit $s,l24.OO7,0 ,0Sl.S5 s2.s55. s6S. .cO6.4
 Cash Balance $2,2O4, ,94O,414O9 $3,0fS. 1895, O3511
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Plerpont's, ls9 Bank s., are noted for diamonds of fine color and bril- liance at moderate prices.-Adsa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Visit our new store at S5 East Maln Street. Watch for daily specials. Schncider's--Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Spring brngS a brilliant Fashion Parade of beautiful Red Cross shoes. S6.50 pr. I. Solo Ce Grand St--Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

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The Weather

Showers, Warm To- night; Thurs. Showers Full Weather Report on Page 3
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
de- LUCIA LEADS
SCOVILL CONTEST

The standing at the end of the
first round of fishing competition
among Scovill employees, in which
"a anglers participated, follows:
In class one, the pickerel COM
petition, Anthony DeLucia is in first
place, followed by Tony Green, Jim
Harmon, and John Mathlunas. In
the black bass competition, john
Panilaitis is in first place, with Joe
Mathlunas, Joe Nagrabski, and
Nelson Smith close behind. Nelson
Smith leads in the perch COMPETE
ton, with Charles Reitdyke and
Russell Hickman tied in the run
ner-up spot, and Frank Williams
and Leo Pogarlaski tied behind
them. In the calico bass COMPETE
ton, Richard Capable holds first
place, with Charles Reitdyke in
second.
These standings are only tempo
rary, and are subject to change
when the boys line up at the Wood
tick reservoir tomorrow for the sec
ond day of fishing. 1t is expected
that more OF the employees of the
Scovill company will be on hand to
try their luck tomorrow, now that
they see how easy it is to break
into the money. The prizes include
rods, reels, lines, and fishing tackle
of all kinds.
The competition is run by the
recreation committee of the SEQ
will Foremen's association, of which
Russell Hickman is chairman.
Free dental service for natives is
being advocated in South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
new HAvENER
TO HEAD ASSN.
State Firemen Are in Dam
bury for 57th Annual
Convention

Captain Charles E. Brundage, Of
New Haven, was slated today to
succeed Chief Cornelius J. Corrigan,
of Terryville, as president Of the
State Firemen's Association as that
body convened in Danbury for its
57th annual assembly.
More than 500 delegates, includ-
ing 16 from Waterbury, arrived in
Danbury this morning for the OPEN
ing sessions and to hear an address
by State Police Commissioner Ed
ward j. Hickey, who will discuss
the national defense program and
its relation to the flremen of this
state.
Other events will include ban
quet In honor Of Chief John j. Nc
Narnara, of Danbury, a dance, and
a parade. The parade will take place
tomorrow with more than 5000 per-
sons expected to prticipate. This will
be followed by a field day at the
Danbury fair grounds. Midget auto
races and another dance tomorrow
night will close the convention.
Besides Chief Thomas r. Cava-
naugh, the local delegates, repre-
senting every branch of the depart
ment, include: Captain John Ahearn
Francis Coughlin, William Hender-
son, william Mulligan, Thomas
Dougherty. Percy Hartung, Leo
Herman, Maurice Altman, William
Kenny, James Moran, James Quinn
Francis Scully, Thomas Reidy,
James Connerford and John Nc
EYoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
PACKAGE DATA
SENT MRS. LADD
Information Available at
Red Cross Office on Gifts
for War Refugees

mrs, Edith Ladd, executive Sec
rotary Of the local chapter OF the
Red Gross; announced today that
she has received from the national
headquarters of the organization
complete information in regard to
the sending Of packages to prison.
ers of war in Europe. The RED
cross has been awaiting the out
come of negotiations with the Post
office department and the o. 8.
State department before making any
announcement as to the proper pro-
cedure to be followed.
It is not known whether there
are any Waterburians who have
friends or relatives who are prison.
ers of war, but if there are any, they
may get detailed information about
the proper way to send packages to
them, by getting In touch with the
local headquarters Of the Red Cross
at % Field street.
Parcels of this sort are exempt
from postal charges, by mterna--
tional agreement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23

Several members Of the local
FloriO post will be installed as
state officers Of the Italian-Amer-
lean World War Veterans Of the
u. s., at ceremonies which will be
held at Foot Guard hall in Hart
ford on Sunday. John C. CaporaI-
La, past state commander from
New Haven, will conduct the in
stal1atiOn.
Michael Giordano, past COM
mander of the Florio post, will be
installed as state senior vice-com-
mander. Joseph La Porta, also of
the Waterbury post, will be made
chief of staff; and Michael Di-
PRIMO, formerly commander of
FIorio post, will become executive
at-Iarge. Anthony Yacovoni of
Hartford is to be installed as state
commander.
Officers Of the state auxiliary
will also be installed at the same
time, by Miss Dora DiSchinO of
Waterbury. Mrs. Anna POnzzuli Of
Hartford will be indicted as state
president Of the auxiliary.
Large delegations from both the
Waterbury post and its auxiliary
will be on hand to witness the i'm
pressive installation ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
IDR. WERTHEIMER
sues FOR $4,000
Fall on Stairway in Bank
St. Bldg Results in
Action

DR.. John, Wertheimer, vel! known
local physician, today filed suit in
the local court of common pleas
against the Waterbury Savings bank
for 100000 damages as the result
of injuries he sustained in fall
on the stairway of a building owned
by the bank at 81 North Leonard
street.
The physician in his complaint
sets forth that he made a call to a
patient in the building last January
late in the evening and that due
to darkness ana defective stair
way he fell and sustained con-
cussion of the brain and Commissions
bruises, and abrasions of the head
in addition to back and leg in
juries.
The case is returnable to the
September term of the court and
was brought by Atty. Michael "
Blansfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
Applications OF
] All Descriptions
Are Being Filed
Msnv Half Century Residents Now Seeking to Get
Citizenship Status Established Three Refugees
From Europe Visit Clerk in Past Week

remarked to aliens in the interim,
and want to know just what their
status is now.
Many Of them, according to the
secretaries b, the clerks office, have
lived in this country since the 1905,
nearly half a century, without even
taking out their first citizenship pa
pers. Only now, when there Is so
much talk about registration and
fhgerprinting of aliens, do they be-
gin to see that there may be adj
yantages in becoming citizen OF
the country, after enjoying its ben
efits most Of their lives.
Others there are who realize the
value of citizenship, and waste no
time trying to get it. Within the last
week, three refugees from Europe
have visited the clerks office, to
take the first step towards gaining
the coveted citizenship Of the United
States. People who come to this
country from out Of the chaos Of
Europe are only too eager to make
their allegiance to the United States
a permanent one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-23
FUNERALS

The funeral of Alcide Cretin will
be held tomorrow morning at 8:15
o'clock from the home, 1872 East
Farm street, to st. AIMS church at
9 o'clock. Burial will be in new
st. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may
call at the home today.
The funeral of John Jasinski was
held yesterday at $3.50 o'clock
from the Anderson funeral home, 70
Central avenue, to st. Stanislaus
Kostka church, where a solemn
high mass of requiem was cele-
brated at o'clock by Rev. Walter
Sieracki. Bearers were: Nathan
Gordon, Rowland Hartley, William
Crane, Alexander Raeburn, Robert
Petke and Glenn Griffith. Burial
was in st. Bernard and st. Law
renee cemetery, New Haven.