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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, April 26. -CUP)- Stocks declined over a broad front today. Bonds were irregularly low CT and commodities eased with wheat closing 3-8 to 2 1-8 cents a bushel lower.
 A drop in prices on the A.nster- dam bourse heralded a lower mar ket here Dutch sold stocks, notably American issues, on reports oI Ger man successes in the Norwegian war
 Considerable realizing was noted in leading issues notably steels Bethlehem Steel joined the decline United States Steel. Vanadium Youngstown Sheet & Tube and Re- public Steel weer down point or more. Non-ferrous metal issues were down with International Nickel at new low for the year.
 Motor shares joined the decline, with Chrysler of 2 points at its low.
 Rubber issues descended to new lows. Montgomery Ward equaled its low despite official estimates of higher earnings for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending April 30. Sears Roebuck lost a point.
 Railroad stocks registered losses to a point in Santa F'e and Southern Railway. Aircrafts were down more than 8 point in some instances, al- though Ex-Cell-O rose to a new high on a good earnings statement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26

lie in Germany, Thyssen said:
 Listen to me and you will hear the voice of the tormented German nation that is crying out to you: Turn back, let freedom, right and humaneness rise again in the Ger man reich.'"
 In a note following this letter Life magazine said Thyssen never received an acknowledgement from Hitler unless a warrant for his ar rest along with an announcement of his de-nationalization, along with Mrs. Thyssen, could be so construed,
 Thyssen i the son of the late August ThySsen, creator of Ger many's modern steel and iron ln- duStry. In the post World War days he organize the Reich's steel and iron plants into huge trust which WeatherAd the imitation. He organ ized the passive resistance against French military occupants of the Ruhr which was credited with sav- ing that industrial region frmo an- nexation by the French.
 In 1923 he joined the Nazi party and was it's financial packer from then on until Hitler became chancellor in 1883. As member of the Reichstag last fall he opposed the steps by which Germany moved toward war.
 Is Roman Catholic
 Thyssen, Roman Catholic, had been appalled, by persecution of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
|CORNELL'S BOOM |B BEING DEFEATED
Opposition Developing to LitChfield Mans Getting
 U. s. Senate Berth

The political pot in the fifth con- gressional district is beginning to boil over, there being definite move ments under way, at even this early date, to advance the candidates of favorite sons.
 It has been rumored that Litch- field County is behind Paul Cornell, solidly for the coveted nomination of United States Senator. It has also been rumored that Litchfield County leaders will insist that Cornell get the nomination.
 However, Republican leaders around the state, especially in Hart ford, take these rumors lightly. They point out, of course speaking off the record, that Cornell would be easy prey for United States Senator Francis T. Maloney of Meriden. Maloney they say will capitalize on the fact that Cornell has only been resident of Connecticut for only five or six years, at the longest.
 But more to the point they say that Litchfleld County is not en- titled to such a nomination as the Senatorship. They base their argu- ments on the fact that the last Re- publican candidate for the United States senatorship, in a national election was Frederick c. Walcott who served in the United States senate and was finally defeated by Senator Maloney.
 Fairfield County, Hartford, New London, New Haven and Middlesex County have their favorite sons and most of those counties are Solidly behind them.
 Walter Howe of Litchfield is also being mentioned as a Republican candidate for the senatorShip but he has been pushed into the back ground by the Cornell boom which is rapidly turning into dud.
 Howe was the speaker of the lower house during the last session of the general assembly, which gives his political opponents something to shoot at.
 Roy Rice of Woodbury is still i1- terested in seeking the congressional nomination again this year. Rice was the G. O. P. candidate in 1888 and lost out to Congressman Smith by very close margin.
 Edward J. Ryan of Thomaston who has been conducting a state wide campaign against the New Deal is also being mentioned as a possible candidate, although Ryan has not as yet announced his can didacy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
LABOR LEADER IN
 EVAPORATION CASE

New York, April 26 - CUP) - George Scalisc president of the Building Service Employees Inter- national Union, AFL, was indicted by the New York County Grand Jury today on 53 counts of extor- tion and conspiracy. The indict- ment, ne of the most comprehen- sive ever handed up by the grand jury, also named Isidrre Schwartz, eastern representative of the union, alleged to b" one of Scalise's strong arm men in the so-called shake down racket"
 The 52-page indictment was based on our-months investigation in- to charges of eXtrotion made by hotel and building cleaning con- tractors in what has been described as a $1,0e0000 plot.
 ScaliSe was arrested in a hotel here early last Sunday by Agents 5f District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey who had sworn out an ex- tcrtion complaint against him. He has since been freed in $40,0OO bail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
Izet Declines Over Broad Front In Session Today
Hitler Beply Has Made
 Thyssen Nazi Exile
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church and of the Jews. On Sept. 2G, from Switzerland he sent d memorandum to Goerirg by mes senger.
 Noting that Hitler had said in the Reichstag that anyone who is not with me is traitor and will be treated as such," Thyssen asserted his right to express his views, which were that Germany is being led into grave disaster"
 He added that "it is not Poland that broke the pact with Germany
 He noted that his sisters son-in- law, MT. Won Remnitz," had died at the Dachau concentration camp. where he had been interned after the AnSchl'.ss with Austria and de- mdnded ito be informed whether MT. Won Remnitz has died a natur- al death, or whether his death was due to other reasons"
 ThysSen wa. informed by a "Gauleiter Terboven," according to Life magazine that neither the telegram nor the memorandum ever reached Goering but that "in the event of yorr prompt return (to Germany the field marshal guar antees that no steps wha tsoever, of a personal or economic nature, will be taken against you"
 Wrote GOering Again Thyssen wrote to Goering again, last Oct. l, sayin. he had never asked for protection and did not understand how such an idea could have entered your mind"
 He reiterated protests against treatment of Catholics and Jews. Of the latter, he said that on Nov. g, 1888, they were robbed and tor tdred in the most cowardly and brutal maner."
 T can but address the urgent ap- peal to you and to the Fuehrer to cease pursuing a policy which at best will drive Germany into the arms of Communism, or otherwise will mean the finis Germaniae."
 In the letter to Hitler, tracing development of a policy which he said amounts to suicide" ThySsen wrote that his conscience is clear" as result If his break with Nag ism.
 T feel free of any guilt" he said. My sole error was that I be- lieved in you, Adolf Hitler, the Fuehrer, and in the movement you. led"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
RED CROSS SERVES
 IN WAR SITUATION
Local Chapter in Position to Answer Questions
 About Norway

Local Red Cross headquarters announced today that it is now able to handle inquiries of local resi- dents about relatives in the Scan dinavian war zone. Information about persons in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland can now be secured.
 Persons wishing to make any in- quiries are asked to get in touch with the Red Cross office on Field street. Questionnaires must be filled out, and they are forwarded to the national Red Cross head quarters at Washington, from which point the information will De sought from the European coun- tries.
 Word of the extension of the inquiry service to the Scandinavian nations was received today from Washington.
 Many Waterburians have rela- tives living in the lands to which the war has already extended or threatenes to extend, particularly u4 Sweden an" Denmark
 Red Cross units are now active in Denmark. Norway and Finland, and are ready to administer relief in Sweden if the war moves into that country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
ALLIES BOUGHT
 1000 U. s. PLANES

Washington, April 26.-CUP)- More than 1900 of the latest-type Warplanes are included in the Allies initial $20O,0OO,0O0 purchase of air. planes and motors, it was learned today.
 Informed sources said that con- tracts placed by the Anglo French purchasing mission during the past two weeks as the first step to ob- tain 4,600 of the nations best mill tary aircraft call for approximate ly 96O Curtis P-40 and P-46 pur- suit ships, 200 Bell P-39 "Airacobra' pursuit planes, and about 750 new model Douglas bombers.
 Placing of the order brings to about 1000 the total number of planes bought by foreign govern ments in this country since Jan 1, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
CommoditiesEa Based off; Wheat Falling Lower
Drop in Prices on Amsterdam BOarse Helped Lower
 Markets Here-Dutch Sold Many American Issues

Air line issues had declines ranging to more than point.
 Farm shares were depressed after early firmness. International Har- vester was off more than two points and J. l. Case, more than a point.
 Utilities. held around the previous close after the average had regis tered a small advance contrary to the general market trend
 Exceptions to the trend included paper issues and new highs were made by International Paper pre- ferred and by Rayonier. Gains were pared later.
 In addition to the Norwegian situ- ation and some adverse business items, the market community clas- sified as bearish the announcement that Germany's Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop will make a statement tomorrow. There was lit- tie demand for stocks on the decline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
STATE TROOPERS
 SHOOT CRAPS
Obtain Drinks, Evidence in Bank Street Tavern;
 Owner Fined $lO0

Two state troopers played severa, games of African handball wher they visited a local tavern last Feb. ruary to obtain evidence of liquol law violation, Judge Theobald E Conway was told in city court today
 The accused tavern keeper, Jerry DeVito, 31, of 236 Bank street, charged with keeping liquor with in- tent to sell, was found guilty and fined $100 and costs
 Trooper John Ponfret, of the Ridgefield barracks, said he and Trooper John F. O'Brien, of the Bea- con Falls barracks, shot dice for li- quor, winning two or three games. They said they then bought the rest of the players five shots for which they paid $1.
 The game the troopers showed their proficiency in was called Cali fornia or Chicago, or "buck" dice, and consists of shaking the little fellers" out of a cup.
 The troopers said DeVito kept his liquor in a coat, which was hung near the bar. DeVito denied playing any games or serving any liquor.
 No dice were rolled" in the case of another tavern-keeper charged with keeping with intent to sell, John Kravaciujus, 42, of 498 Wilson street, who was also found guilty and fined SlOO and costs
 Trooper Ponfret said he visited Kravaciujus' place Feb. 28 and was served two drinks.
 A motion on the part of Attorney John Thoms to discharge Kravaciu- jus on the ground that the trooper failed to make an arrest when he saw crime committed and also failed to seize the liquor was denied.
 Thoms took an appeal, as did At torney William Keavney, counsel for DeVito.
 Devito's place is known as the Tally-Ho and is located at 233 Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
LITTLE GIRL IS
 GOING HOME WELL

Boston, April 26.-CUP)-Ten- year-old Mary Louise Sheffer leaves tonight on the return 15.OOO-mile trip to her Sydney, Australia, home after apparently being cured of the strange illness that brought her here. She will be II years old to- morrow
 The girl was brought to Leahy clinic for treatment of an affliction which caused her to lapse inter- mlttently into unconsciousness. Ex- animation showed that she had an excess of fluid in her spinal column. Her spells ceased when the excess was drawn off.
 After the cure she spent 10 days h sightseeing here. The family will stop at Niagara Falls and other fa- nous spots enroute to the west coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
Bond Forfeited

Bond was called today in the case of Victoria Gelbogis, 23, of 353 Highland avenue, who failed to show in city court for vrial of violating the liquor law, with which she is accused.
 The arrest was made yesterday by Lieuts. Patrick Moylan and Er- nest Pakul, who said the wo- man had liquor on her premises, without permit, but with the intent to sell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
WOOL MARKET

Boston, April 26-(UP)-The wool market was rather quiet today, the U. s. agriculture department re- ported.
 The demand for woolen wools and for wool tops was slower than last week, An occasional buyer was placing orders for fine territory wolos for future delivery at around 82 cents secured basis for good French combing lengths in original bags delivered to mills. Demand, however, was narrow and only very moderate quantities were being sold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
Reckless Driver?

Isaih Shein, 26, of Wallingford, was arrested today on charge of reckless driving by Motor Patrol man Leo McKenna.
 The officer reported Shein was doing" 45 miles an hour on the Southmayd road which is posted for 30 miles an hour. Shein was also described as passing a num- Der of other cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
Weeks Vacation

The regular eight-week system vacation got underway for local public school children today. Leaving school this afternoon, the children will not return until a week from Monday.
 Parochial schools. however, op- erating under different system, will continue in school, except for May 2, a holy day of obligation, when there will be no school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
Excursion Time!

The schedule of the New Ha- ven Railroads regular Sunday excursion train to New York has been re-adjusted to con- form with Daylight Saving Time which becomes effective this week end. it was announced to- day.
 This special coach train, of fering reduced round "trip fare, provides an excellent OppOrtun- ity for visiting friends and rela- lives, or sightseeing in Manhat- tan at surprisingly low travel cost.
 From April 28 to Sept. 2 in elusive, it will leave Waterbury Sunday at 7:O5 a. m. Eastern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
Truce

Percy Petijean, 49, who in the height of a quarrel threatened to shoot his wife, was given sus- pended 60 day jail sentence in city court today and told to leave his house.
 As for the shooting, Mrs. Peti- jean said:
 ''He threatened to shoot me, but I don't know where he'd get the gun."
 Petijean said the source of the domestic trouble was son who threatened to leave home as soon as he graduates from school and gets a job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
TAYLOR AT VATICAN

Vatican City, April 26.-(UP)- Myron c. Taylor, President Roose- velt's special representative at the Vatican, discussed the international situation with the Pope, today it was understood. The Pope received Tay- Tor in audience at noon.
 Taylor yesterday conferred with prominent Vatican personages in- cluding high prelates attached to the Secretariat of state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
GYPSY SOUGHT
 IN OLD SPINDLE

Ashland, Mass, April 26-(UP)- Rhode Island and Massachusetts state troopers and three New Jersey detectives raided a gypsy camp to- day, seeking a gypsy woman who allegedly swindled two victims of $7730.
 They were accompanied by the complainantS, Mrs. Agnes Wlihcko 55, of Newark, N. J., and Henry Rathburn, 72, of East Greenwich R. I. Mrs. Walichko said she last $7700 to the gypsy in a flim-flam game a year ago. Rathburn claimed he recently was swindled of $50 by similar methods
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
The True Spirit

The passage of time meant nothing to Frank Cole, of West Grove street, compared to the size and the willingness of the bullheads to be pulled out of pond Wednesday.
 Meanwhile, his wife, fright ened at his absence, called pO- lice headquarters at 2:30 a. m. At first a search proved fruit less. but later police went to Coles house and found him. in an expansive mood, looking over his string.
 He explained the bullheads bit so well that he forgot about the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
ALFALFA BILL TO RUN

Oklahoma City, April 26-UP)- William H. (Alfalfa BilD Murray former governor and now a candi- date Tor congress, said today he had adopted the platform of the 1882 Democratic national convention for his own.
 Its good platform and never has been used" he said.
 Murray is running against Rep. Will Rogers for the Democratic nomination for congressman-at- large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks
 The R. E. Griggs Co.
MANEUVERS END

Honolulu. April 26.-CUP)-The United States fleet, its month Of at an end, began nov ing into Pearl harbor navy base to- day.
 Eight abreast in a column three and a half miles long, the fleet was outlined against the sky as thousands watched.
 The sailors will be given shorS leave for a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
G=Men 0. K. Plan

Members of the police depart ment are awaiting official sane ton from FBI headquarters for a training school to be held here be- ginning May 2.
 Approval was received yesterday by Superintendent of Police Will liam J. Roach, but official sane ton, regarded as mere formal ity, has yet to come.
 The class, open to all interested candidates, will be taught by FBI men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
D. s. T. Plans

Local business schedules will all be changed to conform with daylight saving time, which be- comes effective at a. ln. Sunday. All clocks must be advanced an hour.
 Train and bus schedules will all be revised, while factories, banks, stores, offices and public build ings will all operate on the new time. All city departments will be on daylgiht time beginning Sunday. Most churches will hold their Sunday services on a day light time basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
PAY OFF" AT BAIL BUREAU

Pasadena, Cal. UP)-This city has solved the court problem fol traffic violators by establishing d Pay Of Bail Bureau" Drivers ar1 rested for illegal daylight parking pass by, deposit $2 bail, and thd incident is considered closed. Night violators get off for $1 and viola tor < of boulevard stop signals deposit $5'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
LIKES SPORTS

Ellen Drew, featured in Para mounts French Without Tears, , was the girls sprint champion in the track meets of the girls gym classes at Parker high school in Chicago. Miss Drew now plays bad iminton and rides horseback to keep slim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
Fined SlO

Conrad Grivy of A Cottage place, Waterbury, was fined $10 and costs on a charge of speed ing when arraigned before Judge Layton A. Rose in Wolcot town court last night.
 Grivy was arrested by State Trooper Michael Santy, of the Beacon Falls barracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
SPOTLIGH7TNG - Brass City News

Standard Time), due New York at 9:25 a. m.
 The return train is scheduled to leave New York at 6:23 D. m. (EST), due Waterbury at 8:47 D,m EST).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26

Parlor bears are known as land animals, yet many of them live their entire lives without ever touching the ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26

The moons orbit around the earth is growing larger.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-08-08
Night Horse Show
Adds More Glasses

COLUMBUS (SpeciaD-An av-
erage of Is classes nightly will be
shown in the highly popular Night
Horse Show at the Ohio State
Fair. The 81 classes for which
premiums are offered in the entire
Night Horse Show includes hunt
ers, jumpers, three and five gated
saddle horses, roadsters, hackney
ponies, heavy harness horses and
breeding classes, both thorough
bred and saddlebred. A feature of
this years show. not included in
last years show, will be 18 classes,
scattered throughout the week, of
hackney ponies and heavy harness
horses. Premier performance of
the Night Horse Show will be pre-
sented 1880 p. m, Sunday, August
25, and at the same hour nightly
thereafter. After Sunday night it
will be preceded at TOO p. m,
nightly by the Million Dollar Pa
rade of Livestock.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-08-08
NEWS OUR FATHERS READ
FROM ISSUE OF NOV. 27. 1918

Kansas City during the holiday va
cation.
The Misses Mabel and Helen
Anderson have returned home after
a pleasant six weeks vacation with
relatives and friends in Pennsyl-
vania and eastern Ohio.
The Henry Leonard home on
South Main street is nearly COM
pleted and will soon be occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard.
Albert Niswander and Clyde Bas-
niger left Tuesday evening to visit
Harvey Basinger at Chicago and
their uncle, Albert Welty, at Racine,
Wis.
Mrs. Joe DeWolff, a former resi-
dent of this place, was the guest of
Mrs. Lou Eaton and other friends
the first of the week. Mr.. and Mrs,
DeWolff are moving from Buffalo
N. Y, to Toledo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cox, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Bell left Tuesday morn
ing for Wausaugee, Wis.,, where
they will make their future home
Mr.. Bell has a 120-acre farm and
Mr.. Cox an SO-acre farm at that
place.
Allen and Edgar Waltz, of Cleve-
land, came here Saturday to see
their mother, Mrs. Mary Waltz
Mrs. Waltz and sons returned tc
Cleveland the following day. -.
Supt. c. A. Arganbright was Sc.
lected by the teaching profession OF
the county, to be one of their rep
resentatives at the educational cong
ress to be held in Columbus, Dec
and 6.
Thomas c. Motter, who accompan-
led his father, S. S. Motter, to New
Mexico, is pleasantly located at
Roswell, N. M.
Things look very favorable for
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-08-08

Bend, Ind; Charles, of Columbus;
William and Mr.. and Mrs. Otmar
Frederick, of Canton.
Miss Helen Harlan, young lady
about 25 years old, daughter of DIR.
Harry Harlan, of Toledo, formerly
of this place, died Tuesday morning
and was buried at Mechanicsburg,
today. Mrs. George Murray and
Mrs. Edgar Hauenstein went to the
Harlan home at Toledo, Tuesday.
w. H. EULER, the we'll known
miller of the Bluffton Milling Co.,
has accepted a position with the
Model Mills at Lima, as assistant
manager, and enters upon his new
duties the first of next month.
Mr.. Hankish, the fruit store man,
will be ready for business the latter
part of this week. His newly re-
modelled room presents a very neat
and attractive appearance.
Miss Lydia Bowman, after spend
ing a week with her uncle, d. S,
Beeshy and family, returned to her
home at Petoskey, Mich, last We'd
nesday.
Floyd Berry, of Detroit, Mich.
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j
Berry, on Spring street, over Sun
day.
BANNER CARDS
The following pupils in the Bluff
ton public school received banner
cards for the month ending April
10, 1907: High School - Senior
Mabel Zehrbach; Junior, Leila Satter-
lee; Sophomore, Pauline Garau;
Freshman, Edith Hall. Grades
Eighth, Thomas Motter, Emma Lora
Donald West; Seventh, Alice SAINT.
schi; Sixth, Rene Studler; Fifth
Leila Frick; Fourth, Lucille Welty
Third, Fairy Huber, Florence Lam.
bert; Second, Rosa Block, Eleanor
Frick, Edith Tripplehorn, Mamie
Stearns.