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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Republicans Gain One Seat In House By Ohio Elections

I The district comprises Coshocton, Ashland, Knox, Richland, Delaware and Licking counties in North Gen. tral Ohio. It elected the late Rep. Ashbrook in 1908. He served six consecutive terms until defeated in the Harding landslide in 1920. The district then remained Republican until 193O when a Democrat won. Ashbrook was returned again in 1882 and was reelected each elec- ton until his death.
 McGregor campaigned as an anti New Deal candidate! Ashbrook was pro- New Deal. McGregor's majority was approximately 4J0O0 votes.
 Mrs. Frances Payne Bolton, Re- publican, was elected in the 22nd district to succeed her late husband Rep. Chester c. Bolton, Republican who died Oct. 30, defeating former Rep. Anthony A. Fleger, Democrat by approximately 16,500 votes. The district has been Democratic for only one term since 1t was formed in 19l4-from 1887 to 1899 when Fleger was it's representative. Mrs Bolton becomes the first woman to represent Ohio in Congress.
 Her district Is part of Cuyahoga county in which is Cleveland.
 The Republican victories increas- ed the Republicans in Congress by one to 165 and decreased the Demo- crats to 26O. There are also two Progressives. one Farmer Laborite, and one member of the American Labor party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

Cleveland, O., Feb. 28 -- (UP) - Republicans won both of Ohio's two special congressional elections yesterday, complete returns showed today. One district already was re- publican; the other had been demo- cratic since 1882, before that Re- publican.
 The double victory was hailed by Republicans as indicating both a state and national trend toward their party foreshad dowing Republi- can control of Congress and the White House after the fall elec- tions.
 Gov. John ". Bricker, a Repub- lican, said the balloting was prob ably the most indicative that has been held in the United States this year.
 s'The outcome reflects Ohio's re- sentiment at the treatment 1t has received at the hands of the New Deal, he said. "It serves as q com- pIete and decisive answer to the New Dealers who balIyhooed these elec- tions as fore-runner of the 1920 general elections
 Tn Washington, Rep. Joe Martin R., Mass, house minority leader, said the victory foreshadowed the election of "A Republican president and 2 Republican congress in 1940."
 J. Harry McGregor. Republican, floor leader in the Ohio House, de- feated Byron B. AshbroOk, Demo crat, in the 17th congressional dis trict for the house seat of the late Rep. william q. AshbfOok, Demo- crak vino died Jaz1. 1. Aslibrock b the late representatigey nephew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
ELKSLODGEO OF NORWICH SUED FOR s1OO,OOO Charles Daniels of This City, Champion MOtOr-
 cycle Racer, Plaintiff RUDOLF CARON IS
 ALSO DEFENDANT Daniels Frightfully Hurt in Norwich on Track That
 Was Dangerous

Charles Daniels, local mo- torcycle racer who claims he faces certain death from in juries suffered in a race last year, asks damages of $100,- GOO in a superior court suit filed today against Rudolph Caron, of Norwich, and Nor wich Lodge, No. 430, Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks. It is alleged in the suit that negligence on the part of the defendants in allowing the race to be held over 8 faulty track resulted in injuries that have paralyzed Daniels from the shoulders down and caused kid- ney infection that is ascending through his body land will continue until 1t results in his death." x National Champion
 Daniels, who is a. national cham. pion, in bringing suit through Att torney J. Kenneth Bradley, former state senator, of Westport, charges that there was Q hole from eight to 10 inches deep in the race track, which was concealed by brushing dust into it. He sues Caron as the promoter of the race and the Elks lodge as the owners of the track, who allegedly gave Caron permis- mission to use it.
 The complaint states that the ac- cident occurred August 27, 1889, and that Daniels has been under hos pital care since that time. He was first 8 patient at 8 Norwich hos- pital and was later transferred to Waterbury hospital, where he is still a patient. When Daniels cycle hit the hole in the track, the com plaint charges, he was thrown from the vehicle, suffering crushed spinal cord and seevral fractured vertabrae,
 Daniels Paralyzed
 The injuries, the writ continues,
 (rnntin,ied oI1 Pare 61
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
JEWS TO SUFFER
 BY ITALIAN LAW
Will Go Into Effect on March Ills Strict in
 Mandates

Rome, Feb. 28. .- (UP)-1taly's racial law against Jews will become effective on March 1, 1t was an nounced officially today.
 The law, passed on June 29, 1889 stipulates that Jews may not hold public office, serve on public foun- dations or associations and commit tees and wear the national military uniforms.
 Under the law no Jew may be called for service in any branch ot the armed forces.
 After March 1 Jews may not be newspaper or magazine editors.
 While the law affects all Jews 1t divides them into two classifications
 The first includes "those who have served their country and the Fascist party" and specials"
 Jews in the first group will be al lowed to continue in certain speci- fled professions, but those in the sec ond group except in cases of urgent necessity must conduct their profes- sions only among the Jewish popu- lation."
 After March Italian citizens oi Jewish ancestry will not be allowed to function as owners, directors ol managers of important enterprises serving the country's defense ol other enterprises engaging more than 100 employees.
 They will not be permitted to pos sess real estate worth more than 5000 lire, or residences with taxa tion assessments of more than 20,00( lire. After March Jews will bt barred from all public offices ant enterprises of public character ol subject to state control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

where the Films have been seeking to prevent a break-through toward the evacuated and almost demol- ished city of Viipuri.
 There was much artillery activity on both sides, the cornmunique said in describing Tuesdays develop mentS.
 Russian troops attacked at many points extending from the Karelian Isthmus to the far northern Pet samo front, the communique said, but were repulsed except where the Films retired to prepared positions at Nautsi on the northernmost front.
 Two Russian planes were shot down during the day, the communi- que said.
 Russians Repulsed It added that Russian forces made new attempts to advance northeast of Lake Ladoga but were repulsed. Films dispersed several Russian detachmentS.
 In the Kuhmo central front sec- tor, the communique said, opera tions continued against a Russian force which has been surrounded. A few Russian strong points" in that sector were captured.
 Guerilla activity continued on other fronts, the communique said, adding that the Russian aerial bombardment in the Petsamo region did little damage.
 The greatest danger appeared to be that the Russians would break through the coastal defenses near Viipuri and move on the city from the west.
 The Russians were still seven miles, fro mviipuri, Finland's sec ond largest city, but the civil popu-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Thousands Flee ! Homes In California Floods
Flooded Rivers Are Fed By Torrential Rains No Lives Reported Lost t-Thousands of Dollars
 in Property Damage Assured

San Francisco, Febru@ry' 2S. = (UP)- Flooded rivers fed by torren- tial rains drove thousands from their homes today, inundated large areas of farmlands, disrupted trans portation and communication and caused millions of dollars damage in northern California.
 The swollen Sacramento River poured over its banks at Dunsmuir, flooded at least 400 riverfront homes at Bedding and threatened to burst through its levees at Gerber. A new rainstorm hit northern and central California for the third time in five days. The downpour reached near -cloudburst proportions at San Francisco.
 Irene Clement, 19, Bedding, was
 missing and believed drowned in a creek near Central Valley, boom
 town nine miles north of Bedding The first casualty reported, Miss
 Clement was plunged into the rush.
 ing stream when her car crashed through undermined pavement and overturned.
 National Guard Out Governor Olson authorized use ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Battle Unto Victory' Is Hitler's Def to Great
 Britain's Propaganda NAZI TROOPS HAVE
 BEATEN ALLIED ATTACK U. s. Peace Envoy Welles Will Reach Germany on
 Coming Friday

Berlin, February 28.-WP) - The German press denied reports that Adolf Hitler was considering a peace plan to- day, as a prelude to the visit of Sumner Welles, United States Under-Seeretary of State. The United States embassy announced that ac- cording to present plans Welles would arrive at 9::28 a. m. Friday at the Anhalter station, where he would be well comed by Alexander Kirk, United States charge d'affaires, and pre- sumably by Foreign Minister Joa- chim Won Ribbentrop and the chief of the foreign office protocol. Morning newspapers said Ger many would be ready to talk peace when 1t had won military victory.
 The Hamburger Fremdenblatt, denying British reports that Hitler might submit peace proposals TOT Welles to carry to London and Paris, said, '"The Fuehrer gave Germarys answer to such stories in his last Munich speech: Battle unto vic- tory'." The newspaper accused Bri- tain of using Welles' mission for its own propaganda purposes" saying that after six months of war "it is an open secret that Germany cannot be conquered"
 Impudent Swindle"
 The Lokal Anzeiger, in front page double banner line, said that British reports of Hitler's peace plan were "an impudent swindle maneu- yer of English well prisoners"
 Observers believed the press blast was designed to remove any misap- prehension of the German view be- fore Welles comes. It was not be- lieved that Welles planned to submit any concrete proposals, but 1t was said he probably would inquire as to Germany's peace and war aims. AS one German remarked, "He will only be ears and pencil (for Roose- velt)."
 The program for Welles' visit here had not been announced. It was ex- pected that Foreign Minister Joa- chim Won Ribbentrop and other foreign office officials would meet him at the railway station Friday | morning and accompany him to a hotel-probably the Adlon-where the American flag will fly. If proto- col is rigidly adhered to, Welles then will visit Ribbentrop at the foreign office and Ribbentrop will repay the visit to Welles' hotel before serious work starts.
 Beat Back Allies K
 Berlin, Feb. 28.-(UP)-German troops have repulsed on the western front three strong allied patrol att tacks with losses for the enemy" the officials news agency announced today.
 The fighting occurred west of the Moselle river and at two points fur ther south, the French patrols oper- ating under cover of darkness and with artillery support.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
BY WALLACE CARROLL

Limited Press Staff Correspondent)
 London, Feb. 28-(UP) = There were indications today that Great Britain might extend its contraband blockade to the pacific, to cut off United States shipments to the Rus sian port of Vladivostok that might be destined for re-export to Ger many.
 A statement in common last night by Ronald Cross, minister of eco- homie warfare, that the government was considering means of checking these United States shipments, failed to satisfy members of parlia- ment agitating for stricter contra band control.
 Cross said that increased ship ments of rubber, copper, molybde- mum and other raw materials vital to munitions manufacture were en- tering Vladivostok either directly from the United States or by way of Mexico, the Philippines and the Dutch East Indies, in Dutch, Jap anesc and Norwegian ships. Three means of stopping such shipments from reaching Germany have been discussed. One is for rationing such raw materials to Russia ct their source, since many such ship ments originate in British colonies; another is to obtain agreements with neutral countries that such ship-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
BRITISH PLANES
 OVER GERMANY
Flew Over Berlin, Han. over, Nazi Naval Bases
 of Kiel, Cuxhaven
By REuEL s. MOORE

United Press Staff CorrespOndent)
 London, Feb. 28- (UP)-For the second consecutive night British Royal Air force planes flew over Berlin last night and extended their operations to Hanover and the Ger man Naval bases of Kiel and Cux- haven, the air ministry announced today.
 The announcement followed Ger man reports that British planes flying to German territory had violated Dutch neutrality. Dutch anti-aircraft gunners at Amsterdam had fired on trespassing planes, 1t was confirmed.
 The war in the air and on the sea, it was reported, took Q total during the past 24 hours of four airplanes, two submarines and sev- verdi merchant ships.
 Anti-aircraft firing had been heard in Amsterdam early in the evening, and at 1:45 a. m. it started again. The planes were not identified. One unexploded shell fell through the roof of a house and pentrated three floors on which people were asleep, without injuring any one.
 Planes Shot Down
 In addition to two German bomb- ing planes brought down yesterday by Royal Air force defenders, the crew of the Aberdeen Trawler Arora, on reaching port this morn- ing, reported that they believed they had shot down a raider with their Lewis gun. The British lost one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

started yesterday afternoon, the states attorney asked the jurors almost at once whether they be- lieved that former tax collector En- his would have gone to banks to check on checks covering stubs held out if he had ordered Miss Cava- naugh or anybody else to hold the stubs out. The states attorney brought up the matter of the Wa terbury Club check, mentioned in the case. (This check had been reposited, but the bill not marked paid on the city's boolSs1.
 Witnesses For Ennis
 He told the jury that witnesses had been produced to show that MT. Ennis went at once to the bank when he discovered something was wrong to determine who had made out the deposit slip covering the check. He said Ennis discovered that Miss Cavanaugh had made out the slip and immediately returned to his office and confronted Miss Cavanaugh with the situation.
 The states attorney then said the accused "fumbled and faked" about her cage looking for the stub of the bill.
 '.She put on an act when con- fronted with her situation, 7 said the states attorney. no you think she would do this If she wasn't guilty? You members of the jury know that if Mir Ennis had told her to hold out stubs, she would have said to him, You told me to hold out the stubs and know all about the trans action. She would have said to Ennis, You put me on the spot, now trke care of me- Instead as said before sb funbled and faked look ing for the stub and did not accuse MT. Ennis then of telling her what to do."
 Y. M. c. A. Check
 The states attorney then went on to say that the next check and stub case to bob up was that of he Y. M. c. A.
 ''Mi-s Cavanaugh looked high and low but the stub wasn't in the cage.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
GENERAL ALARM
 BLAZE IN SALEM

Salem, Mass, Feb. 28-(UP)-A general alarm fire swept the three story Peabody building today, threatening the business district for time and causing $25,000 loss.
 The Salem commercial school, de- partment stores and offices were damaged when the main roof of the building collapsed.
 Owner Charles w. Phelan of ra- dio station WESX and announcer Albert Belknap remained in a stu- dio located in a wing of the burn- ing building to broadcast an ac- count of the blaze.
 Exactly 35 years ago, fire de- stroyed 8 building on the same site.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
CANAL DEFENSE
 CAUSE OF WORRY
May Get Foreign-O Owned 3 Islands to Be Used as k Army Base

Washington, Feb. 28-(UP)-The first step toward acquiring land off or on the coast of South America for a huge army air base to defend the Panama Canal may be taken in the house this week. Rep. Francis H. Case, R., s. D., said today thts. he plans to intro duce bill this week authorizing the state department to enter nego- tiations for acquisition of Islands east and west of the canal and other adjacent territory owned by non- American powers" He proposes that the land be paid for partly in gold and partly, in the case of debt-de- faultiny nations, in payment of those debts.
 Much emphasis has been placed on the strategic importance of the West Indies in the defense of the Panama Canal recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
OLD NEWS WRITER
 DIES IN NEWARK

Richmond, Mass, Feb. 28-(UP) Katherine Terrell, 82, believed the nations oldest country correspon- dent for a city newspaper, died to- day after brief illness at the home of daughter in Newark, N. J., according to word received here.
 She was employed for 58 years as local correspondent of the Berk- shire Evening Eagle of Pittsfield. Her Richmond home once was own ed by Daniel Hand, only local rev. olutionary soldier.
 Mrs. Terrell was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Eva Dean. She also leaves another daughter, Miss Mary Terrell of PittSfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
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FIRST IN 5s DAYS

Providence, R. T., Feb. 28-(UP)- In the city's first highway fatality in 52 days, Manuel Pima, GA, a steve dore, died at a hospital last night of injuries suffered several hours pre- viously when he was struck by a truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb, 2S-(UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Feb. 26th, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year 6,OS7,999,365.83 $5,82S,771,742.Sl
 Receipts $3,469, ,0S4,S10.19 $3.631, 1,751.OO
 Gross Deficit $2,61S,914,555.64 $2,197, ,719,991.SI
 Net Deficit $2,5ss. s.44O.s55.s4 ss.171.ssO.Ss1.s1 Cash Balance 2.367,2ss.s46.5s $s.s72,71s,s4s.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
Fitzgerald, Wrenn
 Make Sensational Claims In Court
Attorney Maurice P. Wrenn Opens Argument for His Client Mary Cavanaugh- Sensational Furious
 Charges Are Made By Each Attorney

States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald and Attorney Maurice Wrenn battled furiousy this morning in former tax office clerk charged with embezng $270 of the funds of the City of Waterbury and who on trial in the Suepror Court Sensational statements made by both lawyers the moved rapidly Starting the morning session off with continuance of his argument
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
DIES TUESDAY

New Britain, Conn, Feb. 28-(UP) William A. Peupold, 56, treasurer of the Connecticut State Grotto as- sociation, died Tuesday at Hartford hospital. His widow survives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
German Papers Assert
 Peace Will Come When Germany Has Won War.
Finland Throwing In More Achievements
Rushes Troops to Western End of Mannerfleim Line; Russians Suffering Heavily as They Pour tiordes
 Against Finn DefenSes
BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent)

Helsinh February 28. = (UP) = Finland threw rein forceents into the western end of the Mannerhem Line today after fighting according to official defensive actions the endangered karean lstnmuS front The communque said that the Red Army su1ereo heavv casualties again in attacks on Mannerheim Line
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

Rea Gross shoes arc soaring e new heights ef populaFity Ss.se pr. at h. Soio Ces 1os Grand 6tEcet. Ady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28
THE WORLD WAR 25 YEARS AGO,
 FEB. 28, 1915
By United Press)

Canadian troops launched of- fensive against German trenches near s. Elsi on Western Front.
 Second action of Les Espargnes in winter battle of Champagne
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

Day and night classes nov forming at Pest Junior College. Enroll tO- day for March A-Ady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-28

Particular Brides are starting their sparkling Crystal Stemware sets at
 Rierp0nRs, 1se nank street.-Ady.
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-23
ANNUAL MUSICALE AT
INSTITUTE ON FRIDAY

Friday evening at 8:l5 o'clock, the
annual musicale at Henderson In
Stitutc will be presented as part Of
the commencement exercises at that
school.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the
annual sermon will be heard in the
Presbyterian church, and Monday
morning at 1890 o'clock, the COM
m,ncrmcnt exercises will be held at
the school.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Cincinnati at New York.
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
ST. Louis at Boston.
Chicago at Philadelphia (nighD.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-23
CRANITEERS TO PLAY
ATLANTIC BREWERS

The Henderson Graniteers meet the
Atlantic Brewers Sunday afternoon
in doublcheader III the Greystone
park. The first contest getting I'M
derWay al , o'clock.
The contest are III the Virginia.
Carolina leaguC.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-23
Cotton Gains
Few Points

New York. May 23.-(AP)-COt-
ton futures opened to II higher.
Futures closed ) lower to 4 higher,
middjn& spot 9.99.
old contracts:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-23

The spirit OF continuity : me '''>'
condition for success $
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-23
Girls SOftball,

Girls SOftball.
\. Y. Nick'S home room won the
soltball championship of Junior high
school Wednesday afternoon by de-
tcating Miss Shealey'S home room.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-23
AMERICAN LEAGIIE

New York at Detroit.
Boston at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
Washington at ST. Louis.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-23
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PIEDMONT LEAGIE

ASheVlIlc at Durham.
WmstOn-Salem at Charlotte
Rocky Mount at Richmond.
Only games scheduled.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-04
Watch Ticks, Says
Health Officer Ellicott

Now that ticks are back DR.. v.
l.. Ellicott, County Health Officer
says, ITO prevent spotted fever,
the body should be searched daily
before going to bed. The hair
above the back of the neck is the
most important place to watch.
Persons who go on hikes and camp
ing trips, or work in shrubbery or
tall grass should be inspected
twice a day and receive spotted
fever vaccine at the beginning of
the tick season each year. In re-
moving ticks from dogs or persons,
always use forceps and never touch
the tick with bare hands,"
In this locality the tick season
extends from about April ! 70
August 1.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-04
BOYD

The Missionary Society held its
meeting on Thursday evening.
April a.
Miss Fannie Hergesheimer has
returned to her home at Berk-
ley Springs, after spending the
winter with her cousin, Miss Maude
Higgins.
DR.. Earle Higgins and family
spent Saturday here as the CUES:
OF his sister, Miss Maude Higgins.
Mrs. B. N. Headley visited at
the Williams home on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mills were
the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Burton Duley.
Mrs. Cracker Burdette is a patti
ent in the Sandy Spring hospital.
Misses Barbara Anne and Bette
Louise Knill, spent the weekend
with their two cousins, Misses JAG
oueline and Mildred Nicholson.
Mrs. Hillard and children spent
Friday in Baltimore with her
mother.
Mrs. Charlie Kuster spent few
days in Brunswick the past week,
with her sister, Mrs. Howard
Lewis.
Master Bobbie Curtis has re-
turned home from a visit in Pool
esville.
Mrs. Maynard Turner is on the
sick list.
Mrs. Howard Fisher of Pitts
burgh. Pa. is visiting her mother.
Mrs. James B. Maughlin, Sr.