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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Market Shows Strength
After Steady Opening
Leaders Have Gains of Fractions to Point at Noon
HOur-VOIume Remains Light

New York, Jan. 23-UP)- The
Stock Market strengthened today
after a steady opening. Volume con-
tinued light.
Around noon, leaders had gains
of fractions to a point. Pressure lift
ed from steels and Bethlehem rose
nearly a point to II Ia and U. S.
Steel to around 81 up SD. Chrysler
was up 3-8 at 80 3-8 after touching
81 ga.
Douglas Aircraft gained l 1-2.
Union Pacific opened point higher
and held the gain while other rails
were narrowly mixed. Utilities held
around the previous close. Coppers
were firm.
Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit pre-
ferred certificates made a new high
at So ga up Ia and other issues
Of the company we're strong.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
GROUP SET UP
TO PROTECT U. 5.

Washington, January 23-(UP)-
The White House said today that
a special committee headed by
Secretary of Treasury Henry Nor
genthau, Jr, has been set up to p-o-
tect U. s. interests in view Of the
huge foreign war orders that are
coming on the American market.
White House Secretary Stehen T.
Early said the committee was par
ticularly. concerned to prevent inter-
ference with U. S. aircraft expan-
sion programs which might result
from uncoordinated placing of
heavy foreign orders for American
aircraft.
This committee is charged with
the duty Of protecting the interests
of the United States by preventing
conflict with the requirements of
this country and its citizens in the
American markets, a formal White
House statement said.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
COMMON PLEAS
JURORS DRAWN
Two Local and Two Maui
gatuck Men on List for
January

The following list of Jurors have
been drawn for the January term Of
the Court Of Common Pleas:
Waterbury-Louis Davidson, Da-
vid B. Meth; Naugatuck - Dennis
Linskey, Thomas Leary; Prospect
Victor Boardman, Myrtle Chatfield;
Wolcott = Clifford Willard, william
P. Ogden: Southbury-Charles Judd
Sidney s. Platt; Beacon Falls -
Henry J. Smithhausler, Prisque P.
Valois; Oxford-Richard j. Jacobs,
Daniel w. Abercrombie; Middlebury
g. Fred Abbott, Loah A. Stevens;
Cheshire - Oscar P. Gumprecht
Nina w. Patton; Woodbury-George
N. Platt, Harry J. Bauch; Water
town-George H. Smith, Charles L,
Kelley: Thomaston Arthur F.
Pfeaff1in, Albert Golden; Plymouth
Ernest B. Hubbell, Carl Anderson;
Bethlehm-Walter F. Bloss, Thomas
Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Special Meeting

Announcement Of plans for a
special meeting of the board of
health today spoiled what would
have been q record week for the
CITY gOvernment-the first week
in more than two years without
a single board meeting. Mayor
Vincent A. Scully said that the
meeting is necessary so that
bills can be approved by board
members In sufficient time to
allow the city to secure dis
counts for prompt payment.
No regular meetings Of any
boards are scheduled for this
week, making it the first such
period since late in 1887. Dur
ing the last two years, the beard
of finance met at least once a
week, and sometimes Oftener.
The aldermen met almost week.
ly, also.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
NAVY ASKED TO
AID COAST GUARD

Boston, Jan. 2S-(UP)-The Navy
was asked today to cooperate with
coast guards in efforts to open New
England's ice-blocked harbors as a
second cold wave enveloped the
northeast after a brief respite.
Manager Frank S. Davis of the
Maritime Association Of the Bos-
ton Chamber of Commerce made
the request, asserting that "the need
Is vital" because ships were unable
to reach fuel distribution points and
q fuel shortage doomed.
With continued cold, Davis said,
"the work Is getting ahead Of the
coast guards despite their splendid
efforts"
Officials at Boston navy yard ex-
pressed fear that they had no ice
breaking vessel available which
would prove effective against the
unusually thick ice.
Three private tugs were dispatch
ed to Lynn harbor where the ice
was reported to be nine inches thick.
The tugs Venus, Thor and Eileen
Ross will try to free the ice-bound
Boston Collier Hartwelson.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
RY III. C. THURMAN

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
The Hague, Netherlands, Jan. %
Premier Hendrix
Collin, Hollands grand old man."
is working quietly on gigantic plan
to solidify world peace after the
present war, it was understood to-
day.
Collin is believed to have the ap-
prevail not only of Queen Wilhemina
of Holland and King Leopold Of
Belgium but of other important per-
sonalities including some key figures
in all countries now at war.
It was expected here that Collin
would be elected chairman Of a
League of Nations central COM
mittee" which Is to meet here Feb
ruary z and that the first concrete
work on a plan for future economic
reconstruction would be started
then.
The difficulties which confronted
Collin, as possibly a central figure
In the quiet, discouraging but I'M
ceasing effort to end the European
war, were obvious. Nevertheless his
work was regarded here as not Wis
ionary but practical and Of immense
general importance.
Collin is 70. He started his career
as soldier and took part in army
expeditions to the Netherlands East
Indies. He entered politics 80 years
ego. He has held every key post in
the Netherlands cabinet including
that of finance minister. He has
been director of the Royal Dutch
Shell Oil Company, member OF the
bank for international settlements
advisory committee on German con-
ditions and delegate to interna-
tional economic conferences.
Premier Benito Mussolini, with
whom Collin has talked recently,
was believed to be one who approved
Collins present work and it was be-
lieved here that his plan was not
unknown in Washington.
There seemed a real hope here
that the work of attaining a secure
peace might be so coordinated as
to bring in such figures as President
Roosevelt, Pope Plus, Mussolini,
former Premier Paul Van iceland
of Belgium and well known persons
in Allied countries who, according
to information here, are working
quietly for a real peace without as
yet being able to make their efforts
public.
The League of Nations central
committee" which meets here next
month was named at the recent
league session at Geneva. It has
been empowered to study financial,
economic, and social problems in
various countries, and is intended to
build sort Of bridge between league
and montague countries. It has 20
members.
The, committee was expected to
meet in secret here and, to say lit
tie at all for public consumption.
The plan seemed to be that 1t
would work slowly on a big peace
and reconstruction plan, gathering
all information it could on world
problems.
World economic cooperation on a
practical basis, supply and distribu-
ton of raw materials, colonies, and
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Cop Uses ''Iron Claw"
Checks Burst Artery
Gordon Jones Substitutes 1t for TOurniquet to Stem
Flow of Blood From Laurel Street Woman

st. Mary's hospital, but no record
of the case was obtainable at either
hospital. Mrs. Sugrue's address was
given as SIS Laurel street, but no
one by that name is listed at SIS
Laurel street in the City Directory.
In any event, the use of the Iron
Claw as tourniquet on Mrs. Sug-
rue marks the second time that the
powerful instrument has been en-
ployed in that way in this city. The
first time was when Ofiicer James
Stack clamped the instrument on
the bleeding leg Of a man and was
cited by the police commissioner for
the act.
Ordinarily the Iron Claw clamps
on the wrist of tough prisoner
and quickly brings him to terms.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
SEIZURE STILL
ANNOYS JAPAN
Further Representations
Made to Britain to Rec.
tify Action
BY H. o. THOMPSON

UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent
Tokyo, Jan. % - (UP) - Fur
Their strong representations to Great
Britain over her seizure Of 81 Ger
man seamen from the Japanese
liner Asama Maru were made by
Japan today.
They included:
/. A SUGGESTING that Britain vel
unfairly return the German seamen,
seized by British warship from
the Asama Maru of the japanese
coast Sunday. Japan has reserved
the right, meanwhile, to formally
demand return Of the Germans.
2. A warning that Japanese
public opinion has been stirred
greatly by the British action and
that the situation may possibly
take unfortunate developments un-
less the British government deals
with is discreetly."
3. A suggestion that the British
refrain from interfering with two
japanese vessels due at Yokohama
tomorrow and Thursday.
4. Dispatch of strong police
guards to the British mebasSy area
after deputation of the Ultra-Na-
tionalist Tohokai party demanded
that the British surrender the Ger
m ms and apologize for an alleged
affront to Japan.
1t was understood that Vice Min
lister for Foreign Affairs Masayuki
Tani suggested to British Ambassa-
dor Sir Robert Craigie last night
that the British return the German
seamen voluntarily, thus allowing
the British opportunity to keep
their prestige"
No formal demand that the
British return the Germans will be
made, however, pending an official
British reply to the japanese pro-
test, handed to Craigie by TAM
yesterday and describing the stop
ping of the Asama Maru as "a
serious and unfriendly action
against Japan"
Developments increased when
Haruhako Nishi, director OF the
European and East Asia Affairs
Bureau Of the foreign Office, sum-
moned Counsellor J. L. Dodds Of the
British embassy and made further
representations simplifying the pro-
test lodged by Tani with Craigie.
1t was understood that Nishi told
Dodds that the British seizures from
the Asama Maru over Jaanese pro-
tests had angered Japanese public
opinion.
Therefore the situation may pos
sibly tax unfortunate developments
unless the British government deals
with it discreetly," Nisl.i was report
ed to have warned.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
BEANO RECEIPTS
LOST BY K. OF G..

Boston Jan. 23-(UP)-A short
man with farms like a gorilla" was
sought today for robbery Of $1,000 in
receipts of the weekly beano party
of Robbery Council, knights Of
Columbus.
The funds were in bag snatched
from Martin Walsh, Financial Sec
rotary of the council. last night as
he entered the vestibule Of his Dor
chester home. The robber escaped
in a sedan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Steals Oil Burner

Frank Mahoney 81, of 297 Ham
ilton ave-, arrested last night on
a charge of stealing an oil-burner,
was given a suspended sentence
and advice by Judge John L.
Gaffney in City Court today.
Mahoney pleaded guilty to hav-
ing taken an oil-burner valued at
$40 from the cellar of Mrs. John
Mahoney, a sister in law. He said
he sold the burner for 81.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Fair Condition

Modesto Coco, SO, Of Riverside
street, Oakville, was described in
good" condition today at the Wat
erbury hospital where he was adj
mitted yesterday suffering from
injuries received while working on
a construction job on WatertOwn
avenue.
Coco was knocked out when an
15O-p0und gypsum block fell ~
feet and landed on his left should
er.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Foreclosure

Notice Of plans to file fore
closure suit was filed at the town
clerks Office today by the Lin
coin House Association. The suit,
to be filed in superior court in
February, is directed against Vito
Mecca and others. Property on
Maple street Is involved.
Notice of suit was also filed by
the Waterbury Hospital, Y. M. G,
A., Boys Club and the South
mayd Home, Inc. The action is di-
rected against Mabel B. Phillips
and others. Property on Cooley
street Is involved,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Eggs Up!

The price Of eggs went up q
cent dozen in Waterbury yes
terday as Connecticut fresh eggs
continued to find a firm market.
The prolonged cold spell is be-
lieved to be responsible for the
firmness of the market. Yester-
days advance brought newly laid
fancy grade eggs up to 20 cents,
newly laid mediums to 26 cents
and special pullets to Csc a dozen.
Green vegetables are also
slightly higher as a result of the
cold spell. The potato market
also remained firm.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Norwalk Divorces
Case Before Jury

Bridgeport. Conn, Jan. 23-(UP)-
A grand jury convened today to con-
slider an indictment against Miss
Sophie Baehr, Norwalk divorce &C
cused of fatally shooting Ruben
Robbins, son of a former Norwalk
mayor on New Years Eve.
Miss Baehr who claimed Robbins
was shot trying to prevent her from
committing suicide has since been a
patient at Bridgeport hospital, recov-
ering from an infection resulting
from q head wound.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
---- SPOTLIGHTYNG -------
Brass City News
Winters Here

A three story house at "A
Second avenue was slightly
damaged by fire shortly after 7
o'clock last evening. The cause
was given as an overheated hot
air furnace.
Responding in three COM
panieS, firemen extinguished
the blaze which had begun to
eat through cellar partitions.
John ]. Herbst is the owner of
the building. Robert Scollay is
the occupant.
An overturned oil stove started
q small fire at the home of
Battista ForinO, 244 South
Leonard street last evening. En-
gines from Brooklyn, Highland
avenue and headquarters, re-
SpOnded.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Suit Withdrawn

A 5000 suit brought by E. G.
Bartlett against Casimir j. Was
kowicz was withdrawn in the
court Of common pleas this morn
ing. The case involved a loan of
$145, alleged to have been made
by the plaintiff to the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
First Prize

Patrollnan John McWeeney,
brother of Sergt. Charles Nc
Weeney, today received the news
that he was first-prize winner in
the traffic contest sponsored by
the Nash Company, Of Detroit.
check for $50 accompanied the
news.
The monthly contest poses the
problem of what to do when you
find yourself in a precarious sit
uation on the highway. Officer
McWeeney wrote so words for
first prize.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23

Patrolman Gordon Jones last
night employed the Iron Claw" as
"a tourniquet to stem the flow of
blood from the leg of a woman
whose artery burst on Laurel street,
according to the desk-book at po-
lice headquarters.
The report stated that the wo-
man, a Mrs. Sugrue, was taken to
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever cases In Waterbury
last week fell to less than half the
total of the preceding week, ac-
cOrding to the weekly bulletin Of
the state department Of health.
There were eight cases here last
week, as compared with q total Of
II the week before. The state total
increased from ~ to IS.
Waterbury had one case Of dip
htheria and two cases of lObar
pneumonia, but reported no cases
of measles or whoOping cough.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
"C,rand Old Man" OF
HollandHas PeacePlan
Works Towards Solidifying World Anlity When Pres
ent Struggle Ends-Approved By Rulers

a reorganized league of nations
completely divorced from the YER
sailles treaty were among the prob
lens whichc Collin has envisaged
as necessary for study.
Two of the most important prob
lens also, in his mind and it was
believed in the minds of some 9TH
ers cognizant of his work were the
solution of the Jewish question and
the halting of the spread Of Com
muniSn1.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
SOUND EFFECTS

Torrington, Conn.,, Jan. 23-(UP)
Karen Toilet was describing war
conditions in Finland with appro-
pirate sound effects in an auditor
ium last night. State police were
holding target practice on a range
next door.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
CIVIL WAR VET DIES

Old Saybrook, Conn.,, Jan. 23-
(UP)-Henry Ives Clark, so, the
towns last Civil war veteran, who
died yesterday after a long illness,
will be buried tomorrow. He leaves
two sons, Rep. Ralph N. Clark.
Ivoryton, and Gilbert H. Clark, East
Hartford and a daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
Moral Re-Armament On The Farm

Editors Note: In view Of gen.
eral interest In Moral Re-Arma-
ment, The Democrat Is present.
ing . series Of II articles on this
timely subject. Leaders of MIA
will tell just what IL Is, how II
works and what 1t means TO you.
This Is the fourth.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
No Evidence

Walter E. Coleman, 80, Of ITS
Bishop street, charged with reck-
less driving, was granted a dis
charge when arraigned before
Judge John e. McNerney In Ham,
den town court yesterday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
DISCHARGED

Daniel Riordan, 40, Of 1853 West
Main street, struck by an auto
mobile driven by Nellie Dobosz, rs,
of 9 Chase Park avenue Sunday
was discharged from the Water
bury hospital after treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23

his appearance
is as rugged as
the land he
loves. For John
Main Is q farm
er with convic-
tons. His farm
ing aims to re-
store the true
place OF agri-
culture in the
structure of the
nation. He says
that a healthy
nation loves the
land, and lives
on 1t.
But he didn't
o1IxyovS fhirk S0
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23

Loft featured in volume with Lock-
heed and U. s. Steel tied for second
place. Lockheed dipped slightly fol-
lowing flotation Of additional stock
of the company.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
DIES OF BURNS

Fall River, Mass, Jan. 23-(UP)
Dolores Machado, 2, Of Tiverton,
r. l., died at hospital yesterday
Of burns suffered Thursdays when
she tipped over a pot of coffee at
her home.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
NEWSPAPER PLANT BURNS

New Milford, Conn.,. Jan. 23--
(UP)-Damage of $4,000 was caused
by FIRE which swept the office and
stock room of the New Milford
Times late yesterday. It started In
the melting room.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23

STATES ATTY'S. WIFE DIES
Middletown, Conn, Jan. 23-(UP)
Mrs. Alice B. Spencer, So, wife OF
states Attorney Bertram =. Spencer
Of Middlesex county, died last night
after q long illness.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23

Germans in Pretoria, South Afri-
ca, have made preparations to leave
for Germany at a moments notice.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23
RY HENRY McNICoL

bK HENRY McNAOOL
Especial Correspondent, THE Scots
man." Edinburgh).
John Main is a farmer IN the
wheatfields Of the western praires.
Stockily built and quiet-spoken,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23

Finnish guerilla forces on Salla
front have forced Red retreat
with successful use of sausage
cutting" attack technique on Rus
sian troop columns attempting to
cut Finland in half. Territory re-
gained by Firms is indicated by
dotted lines.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-23

NEW YORK CURB
Elec. Bond & Share ...... Ia
Niagara Hudson Power ....... Il
Evening star., 1940-11-10

Prices may uarT slightly in Maryland and VtT-
ginta Stores or a few stems uhioh are Hrder
State contract ldUs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-16
Major Clubs
Get on Marks
President to See
Come at Copitol
BY GEORGE KIRSEY

NEW YORk-One more sun
down and the 16 major league
clubs will be off in their twin der
bies which wind up late next Sep
TENDER. Both races are fraught
with possibilities. The Yanks are
not the cinches the old guard is
trying to make them out. The
National league race Is definitely
an omelet in which many chefs
will have a finger.
Many unexpected returns
may come In early because the
ball clubs are far from being
In shape to open the season.
Some Of the athletes, especial
ly pitchers, wont be ready for
n couple of weeks. The In
clement weather has upset the
plans of many pilots.
High spots of the opening day
program will be at Washington
where the Red Sox battle the
Senators with President Roose-
welt in attendance; at Philadel-
phia where the four-time cham
pion Yankees will begin the quest
Of their fifth in a row against the
Athletics; and at Cincinnati where
the Reds begin the defense Of their
National league title against the
Cubs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-16

ing for the fence. The other he
picked out of the air while run
ming. with his big strides, TO right
field.
Next best hit of fielding was
done in left field by Ray Medeg-
hini. He picked one OF Pat
O'Brien's plate efforts off the
bleacher boards.
The work Of the players i'm
pressed the fans, many Of
whom said they would not like
the job Of picking the Is who
finally will make up the squad.
In the batting practice that pre-
ceded the game, Abbott. Firpo
and Rickert put quite a dent into
the ball supply. Rickert hit two
over the right field fence, while
Abbott and Firpo, between them,
hit five into the street beyond
the barrier. One Of Firpo's clear
ed the screen in left corner.
The revamped ball park made
a hit with the fans. Not only has
the visibility from the grandstand
been increased by the elimination
Of II posts, but the playing field
is much better. The entrance to
the grandstand has been greatly
improved, as well.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-16


With Morry Abbott on base
after a walk, Firpo met one of
Earl Porter's pitches and sent 1t
sailing over the left field wall by
margin Of 40 or so feet.
The final score Of the game was
4 to 1 in favor of the club that
Bob Cole picked on the basis Of
offensive ability.
1t was a well-played game,
furnishing many thrills to
crowd Of more than 1000 fans.
Firpo's homer was the highlight
Of the game. He really kissed the
ball. Firpo got one other hit in
the game, screaming line drive
to right field for a single.
On the whole 1t was pitchers
game more than a hitter's, al
though several lusty blows were
punched out.
Hal Rhyme smacked one
against the left field fence
for pair of sacks. Dean
BALKAN, the rookie pitcher
from Chiliwack, b. C., drove
out a two Dagger.
Cole started on the mound for
the Powerhouse gang and allowed
one run in his six innings. He
appeared to be in fine form.
He was followed on the hillock
by BALKAN, the Canadian lad who
paid his own way to camp to
show what he could do.
BALKAN didn't allow a run in
his three innings on the mound.
He gave up two hits, but didn't
allow anybody beyond second.
He appeared nervous, but chuck
ed fine ball. He has a blazing
fast ball, a good change of pace
and mixes up his delivery be-
tween overland and sidearm
pitches.
Chef Johnson, who led the de-
tense team, looked good, holding
the powerhouse lads to one run
in the first four innings. Porter,
who followed him, did well ex-
cept for the single pitch to Firpo
after walking Abbott.
Marvin Rickert, who has been
in somewhat of slump in bat
ting, was the fielding star of the
game. He. pulled down a couple
in centerfield that would have
done justice to any player. One
he caught backhanded while rae
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-16
Prep Ball Season
To Open Tuesday

Stadium and Bellarmine mines
will open the city prep baseball
pennant chase Tuesday afternoon
at S:15 o'clock in Stadium bowl.
The Bells likely will use Jack
Fourier in the box. with his
brother, Bing Fourier, behind the
plate. Coach John Heinrich at
Stadium likely will start Lyman
Anderson or Joe Bedford on the
pitchers mound, with John Bait,
Tiger captain. receiving.