davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-08-20

whole story. She learned 1t riding
slowly along the lake front in Tom
Cantwell's car, her head leaning on
his shoulder.
"A few of us, including Pat, de-
cided to do some amateur work to
find out what was happening to
apparently good airplanes that un-
expecteoly crashed for no under
standable reason. Pats end was to
work out at the airport, and l got
a job in the Bristow plant.
Honestly, Nancy, I didn't mean
to get you into it this deep. The
reason you weren't told anything
about 1t was to protect you. I had
an idea that if Blake thought you
might be drawn into his dirty gang
he'd start work on you-and he
did. That's why I advised you to
do any work he asked you to do"
Nancy hid her face. Il thought
you Were-in with him"
Its hard to believe you really
thought that" He was silent for a
minute. But, anyway. you sue
ceeded in doing what I haven't done
you got actual evidence against
the sabotage ring.
Tom Explains.
Here's what they were doing:
Just the tiniest bit of difference in
a certain die used in the manufac-
ture of sirplane motors would mean
,oto mould "a
defective-and yet not detectably so.
That meant every airplane with one
of those motors would fall unex-
pectedly, possibly at some crucial
time"
She drew a long, signing breath,
thinking Of Pat, Of Iris, of those
tiny planes so brave and bright
against the sky.
1T was a clever scheme, except
that they didn't get away with it.
The defective dies were manufac-
tured elsewhere secretly, exact du-
plicates of the correct ones save for
that tiny difference. The exchange
was to be made during the deliv-
cry to the plant where the motors
are manufactured. Well. the ex-
change wasn't made, and there
won't be a second chance"
She was silent for minute. Tom,
did Hugo Blake kill Grimshaw?"
Yes. The police made a bal
listics test on the gun he carried
and the bullet that killed Grim
shaw
A Better Job Offered.
Silence fell. Tom drove onto
little point of land overlooking the
lake and stopped there
Had enough adventure to last
you for While?" he asked at last
She nodded. Enough to last me
forever
Again, a silence Far out over
the lake tiny plane appeared, its
lights twinkling brightly against
the dark sky. They watched it
while it circled overhead and dis
appeared into the shadows.
"No-I take that back Nancy
said suddenly. I'm beginning TO
be envious again. thinking of Iris
Evening star., 1940-08-20
CHAPTER XII.

This was the end, Nancy Thorne
told herself. Shed never be able
to tell any one what she'd seen
now. Shed never be able to stop
what Hugo Blake was doing.
He dragged her back in the direc-
ton of the truck, one hand over her
mouth.
AS they emerged from the thick
hedge bordering the field. Nancy
saw the trucks standing there with
the swarthy. anonymous looking
men standing near them. Their
eyes were on her as Blake dragged
her onto the road, and she could
feel the tension in the air. Blake
still said nothing, Just pulled her
along. but in the fierceness of his
grip on her wrist she could feel his
burning anger.
One of the men in the group
stepped forward. Nancy had never
seen him before: she assumed he
was the driver of the other truck.
He was heavy-built with broad
shoulders and thick. heavy hands.
His dark, deeply intent eyes bored
into her. and she had the fearful
feeling that his hands itched to
seize her by the throat. She was
thankful for a fleeting instant that
Blake was there; then suddenly she
realized that he was no protector.
he was the man who had said that
Grimshaw's death couldn't be
helped. had to be. He was that
cold that callous: death was the
reward for opposing him or the
ends he sought.
The man who had come forward
spoke in a low voice. and In his
tone Nancy could recognize fear
almost as great as her own. But
his fear was different because it
wasn't quaking, shaky. His voice
was desperate. and she knew that
his answer to any one who put fear
into him would be spoken with
violence. probably with gun. The
police! She thought of them again,
down there near the car. If only
they would come down this road,
Evening star., 1940-08-20

and of Pat, flying up there"
She sighed softly. TON, you'd bet
ter be taking me home. There's a
hard day at the Office tomorrow"
Nancy, would you consider q
better job?"
She frowned. What do you
mean?"
He cleared his throat. "Well-for
an amateur spy, you did pretty
well. But I think you ought to
save your sleuthing activities for
private life-keep it on an amateur
basis, so to speak"
Tom, what do you mean?" She
knew perfectly well.
He laughed softly into the dark.
ness and took her in his arms.
I'D like you to kind OF keep
an eye-a friendly, wifely eye-on
me for the rest of our lives"
Copyright, 1910, Chicago Daily News Inc.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
'(obe 13eakwoodRQse
by floyd ca" ~

lounge that your fathers an old
friend of mine. Never knew you
were his son till the other day in
San Francisco when he got talking
about your accident"
How is Steve?" Tom asked. II
haven't seen the old boy for nearly
three months
"Oh, he's fine. Same old Steve,
never seems to get day older. I've
been buying Oriental antiques and
art work from him for 10 years, and
he looks the same now as he did
the first day I met him in Hong
Kong"
Tom gave Rolfe Suttle an ap-
praising glance as they sat around
the small table. The man was a
strange anomaly of mixed charac-
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Agent; in Sabotage
BY Croie Rice

find the trucks-f1nd heretofore
1t was too late. -.
whats that police car doing
down there, Blake?"
"Will Take Care of Girl"
"They haven't seen us. They're
investigating car parked down
there. Probably the one this girl
followed us in."
Another man spoke. Better get
in the truck and drive on. You can
get back on the highway from this
road"
1.-THE girl"
"We1l take care of her"
Blake seemed to hesitate for an
instant, then pushed her roughly In
the direction Of the other men.
Suddenly there was a sharp cry
from one Of the men In the little
group. Nancy's captor dropped her
arm and stared upward.
Over their heads the cleaning
lights of an airplane were circling
very low. At almost the same in
slant the police car shot forward
coming straight up the road toward
them Behind it another pair Of
headlights appeared, and another
They seemed to be coming terribly
fast.
There was a mufiled exclamation
from one Of the men. Hugo Blake
turned and ran toward the cab OF
the Bristow truck. Before he could
climb into it the sound Of shot
rang out.
Not thinking at all, Nancy turned
and ran as fast as she could, run
ming blindly, desperately, with no
idea Of where she was running.
Anywhere. only to get away. In an
instant she was of the road, run
ming through tangle of grass and
brambles that threatened to trip
her at every step.
Behind. she could hear the sound
of gunfire and the roar of cars.
Some one fired in her direction and
instinctively she dropped to the
ground, hiding her face in the long
grass.
Nancy Is Captured.
She dared not look up again.
Suddenly the sounds ceased and
there was a moment Of terrible
quiet. Then the sound of voices
came from the distance.
Where's the grip"
She ran of in the field some
where"
Find her"
Somehow she managed to get to
her feet and stumble on into the
darkness. Behind her she heard
running feet; with her last ounce
of strength she broke into run.
The sounds behind her came nearer
and nearer, she made one last, des-
Evening star., 1940-08-20
CHAPTER 7.

l.
nan obsecured by smoke from a
cigarette lying in an ash tray along
sue, Tom Callahans reflection
Ilo"ned at him from the mirror
sooVe the chiffonier. The froWn
brought two heavy, straight lined
oro"s close together, put two deep
creases between the clear gray eyes
ana the line of the firm mouth, cut
ting straight across beneath
prominent aquiline nose, emphasized
the strength of the mans face.
A memoranda with the hotels
name across the top contained the
words apparently responsible for
the frown.
Couldn't reach you at 3. Rolfe
having party in our honor at the
Evening star., 1940-08-20

Chris, watching him. saw his eyes
narrow and a frown crease his fore
head. She saw him fold the paper
and thrust it into his pocket, then
rise from his chair Excuse me
moment" he said. Then he
picked up his cane and limped
across the room toward the lobby
Copyright, 1910, CHICAGO Daily News Inc
Tomorrow: Sylvia makes strange
remark about Rolfe Suttle.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Air Scouts Will Meet

A meeting of the Air Scouts of
America will be held at 8 o'clock to-
night at the Capitol Park Hotel.
Plans for a membership drive and
for organizing various athletic and
social activities will be discussed.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
TOMORROW.

1ouofIrto".
Meeting. International Photo
Engravers' Association. Mayf1ower
Hotel, 10 am.
Luncheon. Rotary Club, Willard
Hotel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Gyro Club, Willard
Hotel. 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Washington Associ-
alton of Credit Men, Raleigh Hotel,
1890 pm.
Luncheon. Alpha Delta Sigma,
Hamilton Hotel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Lions Club, Mayf1ower
Hotel, 1890.
Luncheon. Soroptimist Club, Will
ard Hotel, ! pm.
Meeting. Washington Philatelic
Society. Mayfower Hotel, 7 pm.
Meeting, Omega Kappa, Annapolis
Hotel, pm.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
THE END.
City News in Brief
TODAY.

Meeting, Power Engineers, Raleigh
Hotel, 1880 pm.
Meeting. Washington Air Mail
Society, Thomson Community Gen.
ter, pm.
Meeting. Collectors Club. Branch
5, S. P. A., Thomson Community
Center, 8 pm.
Meeting. Willkie- -McNsry Club,
Willard Hotel, 8 pm.
Bridge party, Federal Bridge
League, Wardman Park Hotel, 8
pm.
Meeting. National Lumber Manu-
facturers' Association, Carlton Hotel,
all day.
Evening star., 1940-08-20

.o, ;ronrovement :: turned out new supef-'ue', "
,.a nT1 Mo.Nox beats even the Old No-Noxs rec0'o
&C. ahead Of any regular gasoline sold any"ne.
IN America! NO REGULAR oAsoAlNf'-'
COMPARE WITH GULF No-Nox'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
QUOTA OF TWENTY
 TO BE SELECTED
IVA to Send Another Lo- cal Contingent to Quod=
 dy Project

A quota of twenty Waterbury youths between the ages of IT and 25 will be selected, for the govern ment's Qucddy project in Maine. The new contingent will leave Wa terbury about January 1. The an- nouncement is an opportunity for youths interested in learning trade in machine operation, metal work, copper units and other useful forms of empoyment to enroll with the IVA. Applications will be ac- cepted and more detail information given at the old Porter Street school, which is the IVA work cen- ter in Waterbury.
 Saturday a local contingent re- turned from Quoddy. The young men have completed their course of training and are now qualified to enter private employment. They have registered at the Connecticut. State Employment bureau. The youths returning home include James Belucci. Leonard Iannartuoni. Jer- " Melchionna. James E. Newcomb, George B. Pullen, Nicholas Snyder, Joseph J. vicas, Robert Watts. An thony White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
6. A. BRICKETT DIES SUDDENLY
Chase Crane Operator, AS, , Expires at Work; MiIi-
 tary Funeral Thursday

Chester Arthur Brickett, 45, of i7 Sprague street, WaterviIle, died suddenly this morning at the Chase Rolling Mills, where he was employ ed as Q crane operator.
 Born in Barkhamstead, October 5, 1895, son of Isaac and Sarah Veil Brickett, he was 8 member of the Grace M. E. church of Waterville, and the Bible Class of that church: and Casper Davis Post, American Legion.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Bessie Jones Brickett, he is survived by three brothers, Isaac B. of Derby, Frank M. of Milford and Charles I. of Waterbury; and three sisters, Mrs. F. E. Jennings, of Bridgeport, Mrs. Edward Thiery of New Hart ford. Mrs. Peter Corrigan of Water- bury.
 A military funeral will be held Thursday from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue at 12:30 at the Grace M. E. church, Waterville, with Rev. Ernest Weise officiating, assisted by the Rev. Null ford B. Silnonson, formerly of Wa terville, but now of New Haven. Burial will be in New Barkhan1- stead cemetery, Barkfamstead.
 Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 7-9 o'clock, and Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

of the nose, and right hand, for which he was treated at the St. Mary's hospital and later taken to police headquarters. Sergt. Joseph Petit and Motor Patrolmen Thomas Phelan, and Conrad Baril said that the accused swerved across the street near Beecher avenue and struck the pole at the gasoline sta- tion's entrance. The damage was extensive, Investigating officers said.
 William Lavoy, 29, of 210 North Main street, was granted a contin- uance to December 21 on charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. The accused collided with a parked car as he tried to negotiate 8 turn into the driveway leading to his home. The accused was arrested by Motor Patrolman Joseph Lovallo yesterday afternoon.
 Bus vs. Truck.
 Charged with reckless driving, Willis L. Pond, 43, of 1014 West Main street was represented by Atty. Martin E. Gormley of Naugatuck. The case featured by lengthy cross examining and admitting of exhibits. Pond, the driver of a Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co.'S bus, is accused of driving into the General Oil Co. truck on Frost road, at the intersection of East Main. Accord ing to Motor Patrolman Thomas Phelan, Pond was turning left into Frost road when the truck collided with the bus, which was proceeding in the opposite direction on East. Main street. The bus was struck in the middle on the right side while the oil truck, driven by Leonard Garnett, 33, of 2 Calvin street, while the front of the truck was de- molished.
 A witness of the accident, George Stevens, IS, of 102 Circular avenue, who was a passenger in the bus, suffered a bad shake-up. The ac- cident occurred December 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
MRS. J. J. GIBBONS
 TAKEN BY DEATH
Wife of Former Police Ser geant to Be Inferred Wednesday Morning

Mrs. Georgianna Mclaughlin Gibbons, wife of former Police Ser- geant James J. Gibbons, died at her home, IS Waterville street. early this morning. The daughter of the late James F. and Mary Reardon Me- Loughlin, she was a native and life long resident of the city, and re- ceived her education at Notre Dame academy.
 Mrs. Gibbons. for many years, resided in the East End section of the city where she is remembered for her genial disposition and kindly neighborliness.
 She was a communicant of St. Margaret's church.
 Besides her husband; Mrs. Gib- bonS leaves a daughter, Mary A.; and a b b.a@her, James F. Mclaughlin of Pittsburgh, Pa.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, Wednesday morning at 8:30 to St. Margaret's church where a solemn high requiem mass will be celebrated at nine o'clock.
 Burial will be the family plot in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
TEACHERS TO HEAR
 VETERAN NEWSMAN
Edmond Taylor Eye-Wit- ness of Nazis Fifth COl-
 urlnist Work to Talk

Edmond Taylor, speaking under the auspices of the Waterbury Teachers Association. will deliver an address on Lessons from the French Collapse" at Wilby Auditorium We'd nesday evening, December IS, at 8 o'clock.
 MT. Taylor is considered one of the best informed men of today on the critical European situation. Taylor stuck close to the Reynaud govern ment at Bordeaux during the crit- ical days preceding the utter col- lapse of French military resistance. He observed, at first hand, the ma- chinationS of the dread weapon of modern warfare, the fifth column. MT. Taylor's brook, Strategy of Ter TOT" is based on 8 five years study of Germany's program of undermin- ing confidence in the democratic form of government. In it he pre- sents thorough analysis of the psychological war;" revealing the innermost workings of the Berlin propaganda mills.
 The lecturer began his career as a newspaper man on the Chicago Tribune. From there he went to Eu- rope as correspondent, remaining until the fall of the Reynauld gov- ernment.
 MT. Taylor's lecture is the second of a series. The third speaker sched- uled to be heard is Louis Untermey- CT, world famed poet, critic, essay ist and lecturer, who will be heard at the Wilby Auditorium Wednes- day evening, January 9, i94l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16

William Lesunaitis, 45, of $40 High land avenue; Irving c. Upton, IS, of l02 Oak street; Cyprien Asselin, S8, R. F. D. No 1, Parker terrace, Vol. colt; Warren Grant, Jr., IS, of 1o0S west Main street; Ernest H. Cote, 2I, of woodbridge, Conn; and Tony Della Bella, 35. of R. F. D. No. l, Waterbury.
 Also Harold B Black, 19, of Terry vile, Conn; George D. storm, 24, of 79 Clinton street; and Frank E. Moeller, 35, of IT Peters court, Bris- tol.
 Each accused paid $1o for nolle recommended by the prosecutor. The police are making drive against the violation of the city'S 25-mile- an-hour ordinance in the East End.
 Rules of the Road
 Four motorists arraigned on road rules violation received nolles on payment of $5 each and one was granted a nolle without payment. The road rule violators are Carl H. Johnson, q, of 196 Queen street, Bristol, who was granted a nolle without payment while other who made payment are Emile De Fer rari, 54, of 617 North Main street; Joseph Wolcin, Jr., "A, of 514 South Main street, Nargatuck; Leonard J. Schaff, q, of Bristol terrace, Naug- atuck; Harold Mccall, 36, of AT South Main street;
 Tn the case of De Farrari who was notified to appear in traffic court after collision involving his car and c car operated by Steven zorn- hre. Jr., 36, of Long Hill road, Guil- ford, late yesterday afternoon on wilson and Chipman streets. Motor aPatrolman Vincent Begg reported that damage to the two cars was slight.
 In McCall's case who was charged with road rules, he was arrested Saturday afternoon on a charge of failure to grant the right of way and collided with a car driven by E.. J. Nelson of III Highland ave- nue. The mishap occurred on East Main street. near School street With slight damage ensuing,
 Reckless Driving.
 Charged with reckless driving, Michael J. Keefe, 38, of RED No. 2, Plank road, Waterbury, twas granted asnosle on payment of $25. He was involved early last night in an acci- dent on Meriden road, near Beecher avenue, when the car he was driving Overturned after crashing into a pole in gasoline station.
 -Tlae accused sustained decorations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
Red Cross Roll Call
 Reaches $13,2z3. Z5

tial increase over drives in pre- viOus years.
 Previous acknowledged amount was $lS,27S.75 recent contributions are listed below:
 First Federal Savings & Loan Company, S1O; Darcey Transport ation Company, SIS; BlakesIee Company. $5.63; Raymond Baking Company, $31; Tower Rd., Sands St., Mrs. Aaron A. Benedict, S5. additional; Bucks Hill, Mrs. Roy Ferris, $2O.50; Scovill Mfg. Com pany, $3.07 additional; Myrtle Temple No. 3, Pythian Sisters, $2; Santa Maria Circle No. 27, Daugh- ters of Isabella, $5; Brooklyn Ath- letic Club, $2; mall subscriptions, S7 office subscriptions, S7:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
OBITUARY

granddaughter, Eleanor Ann But- Ter of Naugatuck.
 The funeral will be held from the Buckmiller Funeral Home, 9 Park Place, Naugatuck, the time and ar- engagements to be announced later
 LEOGRANDE = Mrs. Carmels Leogrande, 78, wife of Carlo Leo grande of Is Griggs street died late last night at her home after a brie1 illness. A native of Italy, she hac been a resident of this city for Al years, residing in the North End sec. tion.
 Survivors include her husband three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Tor rice and Mrs. Flora GrasSo oi Waterbury and Mrs. Thomas Viola of Bridgeport; a brother, Antonio Taurasse of Italy; and sister Emanuela Taurasse, also of Italy II grandchildren and two great grandchildre
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning from the home, Is Griggs street, to St. Lucy,s church where a solemn high mass will be celebrated, time to be announced Burial will be in Calvary cemetery Friends may call at the home after 4 p. m. today.
 Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Domenic Agostini of Mass Marittima, Italy. Mrs. Agostini was the mother of MT. A. Agostini of Robbins street, Alcide Agostini of Baldwin street, and Mrs. James Masserini of South Main street.
 HASTINGS-James Morris Hast ings, IT, son of MT. and Mrs. Harry Hastings of Oakville. died at the Mansfield Training school, Mans field, yesterday.
 He is survived by his parents. he leaves a brother, William, of Oak vile; six sisters, Mrs. Paul Winter halder, of Wo,cott, Mrs. Colin Dixon of Canada, Mrs. Frank Duren and Mrs. Donald Grenier, of Waterbury and Misses Edith and Margaret Hastings of Oakville.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, with Rev. David P. Gaines of the First Baptist church officiat- ing. Time and other arrangements will be announced. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown Friends may call at the funeral home from to 5 p. m. and [ to p. m. today.
 COREY-4N1iss Genevieve Corey ol 622 Baldwin street died at her home today after a brief illness. The daughter of Solomon A. and Eliza beth FIaddad Corey, she was born ir this city July 6, 1924. Miss Corey was graduate of the Washington grammar school, and a communi- cant of St. Francis Xavier Church.
 Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters, Julia and Margaret ot this city; four brothers, pr. Joseph A. Corey and George cf this city. and William and Crien of Naugatuck.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier Church where a solemn high requi- em Mass will be celebrated at nine. Interment will be in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the home on Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon and evening.
 POSA-Mrs. Rose (ArcarD Posa, 40, wife of Leonard Pcsa of 46 Rose Street died at the Waterbury Hos-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
Inside Guard

Mrs. Mary O'Rourke, regent, and other officers of Santa Maria circle, Daughters of Isabella, were installed at exercises held yesterday afternoon at Speedwell hall. Mrs. O'Rourke was reelected at the annual meeting held recently.
 Presiding over the installation was Miss Mae Connors, of Southington, state regent. Gifts were presented to Miss Connors Mrs. O'Rourke, and also to Mrs. Mary Altman, retired trustee.
 An exhibition was given by the circles drill team, directed by Miss Marjorie Quilter. A social and en- tertainment program was presented under the direction of Mrs. Irene Dutil, chairman.
 The circle will hold a Christmas party at 7:30 Wednesday night at Knights of Columbus hall. A Christ mas play will be staged, under the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
Sl9 STOLEN FROM
 ACASTA HAT SHOP

A reported break occurred over the weekend at The Agasta Hat Shop on 77 South Main street and $19 was stolen. Lieut.. William Fo- ley, of the detective bureau, report ed entrance was effected by crawl ing over the roof and down through a. hole into the building. The officer said the person was familiar with the location of the store as he went directly to the place where the money was hidden. Capt. John Leary also is investigating the break for possible clues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-16
Police In Campaign. Against Speedy Drivers
Ten Pay Total of SIOO in Police Court Today; Numer- ous Motor Vehicle Law Violations Over Week-End

Alleged auto speedsters arrested the weekend and arraigned this morning in city court before Judge E. Conway paid total of $10O as nole granted in II The court disposed of all speeders with the exception of granting continuance Five motorists received noles on a payment of $2O The accused answering to speeding charges were Francis w. Griffin 28 of 83 Scov street. Victor Ferraro of 16 Prospect street. Bristol