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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-17

It would be denied if you asked one of these men about cross-cur rents of feeling, but the truth ls that personal relations are de1l- nitely strained. The boys from the Branch and the British agencies Hayas and Reuters, are extremely cordial. It is my personal observation that when the journalistic represen- tatiyes of Germany meet those of France or Britian there's a surface pcliteness, but that is all, This IS q condition that has existed since the morning Poland was invaded by the Germans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-17

The German agency, DNb, IS Deutches Nachrichten Buero. Iass (Russian) means the Telegraph Agency of the USSR. The Japanese agency is Domei. The French + Agense Havas. The British agency tReuters) is headed by a lanky, dafk Briton whose name is A. Bernard Moloney. pr. Luckenhaus is the Ger man correspondent, M. G. Frltsch- Estrangin is the French bureau chief, and MT. Kenneth Durane heads the Russian agency. Most oi these agencies are Well-staffed With writers, Reuters having "A men. lt js an outwardly cool and polite set up, but you know as well as l know how it is underneath.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-17

I saw Kay just before he left town. Ran into him coming out of the Waldorf, where he lived all last winter. He was feeling pretty good. He was getting ready to go to the coast, but said he had just got q hurry up" call from Jim, his man, back in Rocky Mount, N. c.
 Kay said the hurry up" meant, hurry up and send me a tuxedo, SO I can lead the grand march at the ball."
 The tux. in case you're interested was already on the way down.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-17

The state liquor control board is eyeing with disapproval those night club ads in the newspapers which call attention to such alleged sleep producing connections as Zombies, Draculas, etc There has been wave of this recently in the clubs feat uring Latin and South seas enter tainment. The Zombie is supposed co be a mystery drink, and the manage ment has prominently displayed placards saying it will under no cir cumstances sell more than 2 to a customer. This, of course, is strictly the onion soup. They will sell all you care to order. The mystery" of the Zombie is that is contains 3, instead of one, jiggers of rum, and two of these are quite sufficient to mummi- fy the average patron.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-17
IT. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WEATHER BUREAU
 THE WEATHER
(By the U. S. Weather Bureau

Forecast for Juneau and vicinity beginning at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16

count as of January 1, l940, totals S4, ,3s5 34, asserted the council pres- ident. Camp improvements have been contracted against this account totalling $2,400, but the committee hopes to secure approximately S2,5Oo more to bring this fund to the total of s7,000 which the council needs, concluded MT. Deacon.
 The i940 appeal for funds will be held during the ten-day period Feb- ruary l5-26. The amount needed for training, troop services, activities, extension programs, general admin istration and camping is $l4,50o.
 J, Milton Burral, Jr., chairman of the camp committee for six years, was elected council president last evening, succeeding MT. Deacon who has held the post for several years. The outgoing president was of his efforts to the council. It was presented e silver beaver in honor presented by Lewis J, Hart of the executive board.
 Veteran scoutmasters qualified for scouter training awards which rec quire participation in seven differ ent courses and satisfactory service for ct least five years in their ca- pacitles as scoutmasters. Three of these men: Cecil Matson of Troop 2, Naugatuck; "sparky" Valuckas of Troop 2, Watertown; and Carmen DiMaria of Troop 20 received the seoutmaster'S key, adn Scoutmaster Hyman Helfand of Troop 20 the seouter's training award.
 Eagle Rank
 Six scouts received the Eagle rank last night. They included: Hayden Nichols of Troop 5 of the First Baptist church; Robert Arehamneau of Troop l8 of SS. Peter and Paul church; David sav- age of Troop 1 of Woodbury; Warren Lindsay of Troop 2 of Watertown; John Miller of Troop l of Water- town; Clayton Toffey, assistant scoutmaster of Troop of Water- town.
 Arol charbonneau of Troop l3, Sacred Heart church, was awarded Q gold palm for the Eagle rank. Jo- seph 1ppolito of Troop l3 and AL bert Sherwood of Troop 1, Wood- bury, received bronze palms. Her. bert s. Root made the preSenta- tons.
 "The Product Delivered" was the subject of Frank w. Braden's ad. dress. He is assistant director of national scouting for seniors, lie TO. sides in New York. He insisted on thhe Scout code of ethics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Legion Convention
 Going To Hartford
Waterbury May Lose Chance to Act as Hosts for State
 Gathering-Iiigh HOnors for Local Post

can Legion in Connecticut, Is now the second largest post in point of membership In the state. From present indications l040 will witness the largest enrolment of members here in over Q period of at least ten years, indicating that interest has been greatly stimulated and enviable place in the esteem and that Corporal Coyle Post has an affection of the veterans of the World War.
 Under the guidance of several live wire" committees the post Is hitting It's old time stride and is clicking very nicely. In addition to signing up old and new mem- bers, 1t is maintaining It's contacts with posts throughout the district, carrying out It's relief assignment, aiding veterans to obtain rehabill- tation privileges, disqualification, sponsoring Sons Of Legion Boy Scout troop and other activities.
 It was generally expected that the state convention would come to Waterbury this year. It would have been the first time since 1882 that the Legionnaires selected Water- bury for the state department ses- sion. The finance board has prom- ised to contribute $500 to meet the necessary expenses. but as consid- erably more is needed Commander CoRti0an deen1A A WiRe fiaaVA to lat Hartford or Norwich take the as- signment until times are much bet ter here
 Cooperation Pledged
 In event of contingency arising whereby Hartford and Norwich are eliminated, Waterbury may be ask cd to act as host. If this condition arises the Legion here is assured of the cooperation of many influ- ential citizens to insure the success of the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
PROBATION HEADS
 MEET THIS WEEK
Long Lane Farm in Mid. dletOWn Scene of Par.
 ley Thursday

Miss Caroline Der. Penniman superintendent Of Long Lane Farm Middletown, will be hostess for the winter meeting of the Connecticut Probation Association on Thursday 1t was announced today by Rich. ard K. Goodwin of New Haven, chief federal probation officer, preSident of the association. More than i0c members are expected.
 Tho morning session, beginning at II o'clock, will have aS speakers Miss penniman, who will report on tho State Conference of Social Work held in Hartford in October and Judge 0. Evans Hubbard of Will ton, chairman Of the Trial Justices committee on probation, who will speak on Probation Problems in Justice Courts"
 Following luncheon at the school the afternoon session will hear Will liam J. Harper. director of the West- chester County ChildrenS court, speak on "Probation".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
GREAT MASTERS WORKS FEATURED
Interpretations of Other Artists for Learning to
 Listen Audience

Fritz Kreisler, violinist and John Barbirolli, conductor, will grace the podium of this evenings Learning to-Listen" class, to be held at the Bronson library niusic-room from 7:06 to Q o'clock. At this time, the class will have the opportunity oi listening to the Concerto for violin in D Major (Beethoven, Op. 6l), rec corded by John Barbirolli and the London Philharmonic orchestra with Fritz Kreisler. The cadenzas of each movement of the work are also by Kreisler.
 The distinguished pianists, Harold Bauer and Ossip 0abrilowitsch will be heard this evening in the Valse (from Suite for Two Pianos) by Anton Arensky (Op. l6).
 A memory selection will be played for the class. The person giving the best answers to the questions con- corning the selection will be award- cd Q red-seal record.
 The directors of the "Learning.to- Listen" course inaugurated Q Swing club, which met for the first time last night, before the regular ses- sion of the "Learning-to-Liste course. This evening, the Swing pro- gram will be repeated for newcom- CTS. The Swing club will meet from $50 to 7:06 each Monday and 1'ues- day evenings, for those who are in- terested in swing as an expression of our modern life.
 MT. Trimble and Miss Wolozin also cordially invite all Waterbur- fans to attend the new Waterbury Pops" Concerts, which will be given each Wednesday evening from 7:30 to Q o'clock ct the Bronson li- brary. The series starts tomorrow evening. A great deal of enthusiasm has been voiced concerning this lC weeks Pops" concert series, and it iS hoped that the Pops" concerts will prove c worthwhile movement In the cultural life of Waterbury
 FaVorite concert selections will be played on the Capehart concert grand photograph each week, and request programs will be honored fnaSmuch aS this program truly bee longs to the people of Waterbury requests for future programs will be welcomed.
 The first Wednesday evening pro- gram will open with "finlandia" by Jan SibeliuS. In passing, 1t Is inter- eSting to observe how music reflects the joys and sorrow of 0 people, for in "Flnlandia" Is represented the oppression and struggle of the brave Finnish people. The gloom and dis- cord in the beginning of tho com- position changes into c triumphant hymn of faith and patriotism. The "hope' melody in the piece is based on on old folk song. The program will also include the poetical Inter- ine2gi (op. ll6 and llD by Johannes Brahms, with Wilhelm Baehaus ct the piano.
 The Meditation" (Thais) by Mas- sonet will Do played by the Boston Pops" orchestra, conducted by Ar- thur Fiedler, violin solo by Robert dundersen.
 Highiighting the program will Do schubertS "Unfinished" Symphony All of these musical activities are sponsored by the Bronson library and the Adult Education Program of Waterbury, and are offered with. out charge to oil interested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
87 More Take Oaths
 Of Allegiance Here
Four Hourly Sessions of Naturalization Court Held in
 Common Pleas Chambers This Morning

Eilghty-seven men and women were administered oaths of alleg- lance at session of naturalization court in common pleas chamber be- fore Judge John F. McDonough this morning. The oaths were ad- ministered by Common Pleas Court Clerk William Gillette.
 Sessions started at Q o'clock when 23 were sworn in. At 10 o'clock the second g were sworn in, ct il o'clock 2l more and ct i2 o'clock 20 more.
 Those taking the oaths this morn- Ing follow:
 Patrone drcbauSkaS, IA Curtiss street, Union City, Lithuanian: Nor- man Wusman, 20 Abbott avenue, Polish; Alexina Marie Lavallee, l70 South Elm street, British; Helen Elsie ranniruberto, ~ Lounsbury avenue, Italian; Jose daSpar Vilela, 34 North Elm street, Brazilian: Sa- turmin Barkowski, 437 High street, Naugatuck, Polish; Pasquale Pet- rillo, l9 Maple avenue, Italian: Thomas Dwyer, R. r. D. No. 8, Waterbury, British; Frances Zuk. auskas. loe Alder street, Lithuan- ian; Theodore Brauillard, 2lb Bald-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Two Held By Police
 In Complicated Case
Third Youth in Hospital as Result of Accident t-Thef
 of Car Start of Series of Incidents

Two youths arrested last night on charges of stealing on automobile were granted continuanceS until January 10 by Judge Thoobaid 10. Conway in City Court today and hold In bonds of 9b00 each.
 They are Arthur Henry, 20, of 200 Bank street, and Paul Boaudoin, 2i, of e3 South Leonard street. Another youth, Anthony Constant, 10, of 42 Spring street, who was said to Do itl. volved, was reported in "fair" cons dition ct St. Mary's hospital. Ho will Do taken Into custody when no reeovers.
 Blood Noticed
 The trio was arrested after 0 four hour Investigation which began when c South Leonard street gar- agemAn reported finding blood stains on 0 wrecked sedan towned to Waterbury from c Prospect ac- cident. The car was owned by Louis Mendino, of l404 Bank street, who had reported the car as stolen.
 sergt. Charles McWeeney recon- structed the case as follows:
 ConstanM and Beaudoin stole Mendino's car. They drove to Q South Main street restaurant where they met Henry. They told Henry to follow them in Beaudoin's na- chine to the city line where they planned to remove cigars, cigarettes and confectionery from the rear seat of Mendino'S car and abandon the vehicle.
 However, Constant and Beaudoin thought they were being followed by @ police car when they neared Prospect and "they stepped on it.' The car went out of control crashed into Q tree. Constant was thrown against the windshield.
 Henry, who had lost sight of his companions, passed the wreck, but didn't recognize the car. He re- turned later but his friends were not around.
 Taken To Hospital
 Beaudoin told police he couldn't revive Constant sufficiently to walk him to Waterbury. So he left him in . clearing of the road, obtained Q ride to Waterbury, got his own car and returned for Constanti. He took him to St. Mary's saying that Con- stanti had tripped over a glass jug in an alley and cut himself. Four stitches were required to close the wound behind his ear and over an eye.
 Lieut.. John Calvin, who investi- gated the engagements report of the bloodstains on the wrecked car questioned Constant at St. Mary's hospital. The youth stuck to his story about the glass jug.
 Admit Theft
 Police, however, made a serch fol Beaudoin and he was arrested by Motor Patrolmen James Magnel and Frank Leary shortly before midnight. sergt. NcWeeney nabbec Henry about the same time. Under questioning the pair admitted tho ] theft, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Near Gas Victim

TheIma Miller, of 97 Harpers Ferry road was describe In "fair" condition today at St. Mary's hospital where she was admitted last night suffering from the effects of gas pOison- ing.
 Police said they rushed the uoIlce ambulance to the scene when notified. They also called the fire department, but the in- haIator squad was not needed, although 1t was sent to the home. Fire authorities said the woman was conscious.
 She is expected to be released from the hospital this afternoon. It was not learned how she was poisoned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Hospitals Filled

Midwinter increase in sickness has practically filled both local hoS- pitais, 1t was reported by St.. Marys and the Robbins street in- stitution today. Authorities said however that the increase Is not alarming and both hospitals have been able to cope with the in- creased cases.
 A new record for admissions was set ct the Waterbury hospital last Saturday when 2e7 patients were reported in the various de- paytments. The hospital has nor- InNi facilities for 300 patients.
 There is no outbreak of any par- ticular disease here, according to physicians. The increase In sick ness is regarded as general.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Low 2Os

Wub.freeZing temperatures re- turned today, chilling Watorburi. ans who had discarded heavy clothing when the mercury climbed to the high 40's yesterday. The temperature remained In the low 20's today. Early this after noon 1t was 8 degrees. ,
 The Naugatuek and MNd rivers and smaller streams receded from their heights of yesterday, and any immediate flood dangers were ended.
 TWO hundred telephones which were forced out Of service ae . result of the heavy rain and wind Sunday night were back In oper- ation yesterday. - .u.
 The rain washed streets were clear of ice and snow, except TOT an occasional icy patch In some sheltered spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Charge NOlled

Eva DeLoi, g, of 599 Hamilton avenue, arrested last September on charge of breach of the peace, was granted a noile in city court today.
 Anthony Gigli. 21, of 70 Pilgrim avenue, was granted continuance until Jan. 30 on a charge of non- support. Frank Antonio. 65, of 62 Ayers street. was granted a one day continuance on a charge of breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Jail for Two!

The familiar story of "the man and his dog" added another chap. ter ct police headquarters last nigh.
 Oficers attempted to separate a drunk from his pooch as they led the former to his cell. The drunk made Q vigorous protest.
 T don't mind getting jailed" he said, "but (pointing to the dog) love me-love my dog"
 Both were jailed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
CCC Recruits

Seven local youths selected for the Civilian Conservation Corps will leave from the City Hail tomorrow morning. The group will receive physical ex- arainatiOns at the State ArmOry in Hartford, then be given camp assignments.
 Those leaving tomorrow are: Fibre AvoIetta, 630 Bank St., Charles A. Bredice, 256 Bishop st., Robert Delinikaitis, 43 Ray mond St., William J. MitruIe- vich, OakvilIe, Albert Jehn Krizinauskas. Falls Ave, Oak willie, Conn, William Joseph nEoriaFty, 174 Willow st, Louis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Stocks Firm At Noon
 AfterIrreguIarO Opening
Steel Issues Are StrOng-MOtOrs Move Up Fractions,
 AvatiOns Higher

New york, January 16-(UP)- Stock moved irregularly in morning trading today. A firm note came in- to the market around noon.
 Bethlehem Steel, which touched 73M, firmed around noon to 74 1-2, up 3-4 net. Other steel issues were firm with U. s. Steel at 59 1-4 up 1-4 and Republic 20 l-8 up l-4. Cop pers were steady.
 Automobile issues registered frac- tional gains and aviations were slightly higher. Lone Star Cement rose e point and Johns-Manville nearly e point. Owens Illinois Glass and U. s. Gypsum gained more than point.
 Railroad issues and utilities had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16

The anticipated climax of one oi the most prosperous years Corporal Coyle Post No. 1 has enjoyed since It's organization may not materiallze ths summer aS hope is fading for Waterbury to have the honor of staging the annual convention oi the Connecticut Department, Amer lean Legion. Hartford and Nor- wich arc now the leading con. tenders for the honorS with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Murphy Confirmed As Court Justice

Washington, January l0- tUP)-The Senate today cOn- flrmed the nomination of At- t0rney General Frank Murphy as on associate justice of the Supreme Court.
 There was no record vote. Sens. Arthur II. Vandenberg, R., Mlch., who voted against Murphy for attorney general, and Prentiss M. Brown, D., Mich., announced that had there been . record vote, they would have voted for Murphy.
 The Senate also approved the nominations of Solicitor General Robert IT. Jackson to be attorney general and Cir. cult Court Judge Francis II. Riddle to Do solicitor general.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
|Fraternul Neus
Aviglianese

Officers of the Women's Avigli- anese society were installed last night at Moose hall. The exercises were conducted by Leonard Stan tarsiero and Mrs. Theresa Lucian.
 Those installed were: President, Mrs. Molly Cipriano; vice presi- dent and society physician, pr. Grace Santoro; recording secre- tary, Mrs. Mary Maselli; assistant recording secretary, Miss Rita Pia- centino: financial secretary, Mrs. Mary Spierto; assistant financial secretary, Mrs. Anna Rosa; treas urer, Miss Molly Lucia; trustees Miss Gertrude Rosa, Mrs. Gertrude Mecca and Mrs. Anna Summa; counsellor, Mrs. Donatamaria Stolfi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Spotlighting
 Brass CityNews
Reports Read

Reports from chairmen were read at O meeting of the executive com- mittee of the local chapter, Amer ican Red Cross In the Chamber of Commerce building today. MT. John M. Durrall, chairman, pre- sided.
 Those atetnding included Mrs. Edson B. Hitchcock, Jr, Thomas Y. Moore, David Babson, Mrs. Julius Smith, Mrs. Ralph W. Car rington, Mrs. Leavenworth P. eperry, Mrs. Edith Ladd, Frank Green, Mrs. Percy Warner and Mrs, John Kenney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
K. of P. Lodges

Installation of officers of Speed. well. Roosevelt, Goodwill and Com stock lodges, Knights of Pythias, will be held Monday night at the rooms of Roosevelt lodge. Arr engagements are in charge of committee consisting of five rep- resentatives from each of the four lodges. Manuel Lax is committee chairman.
 The installation will be directed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Economy Nets Funds
 For Boy Scout Camp
Financial Statement FiighIight of Annual Meeting of
 Council Deacon Retires as President
aoneratinp hudeet receipt!

"operatng budget receipts for 1939 including cash balance of January l. 1939 of $86905 pledges from the 1D30 campaign of $ and miscellaneous receipts or 415S TO- otaed stated Walter Deacon pres dent of Mattauck Council Boy Scouts of America at the
 annual dinner meeting at the Hotel Elton last evening
 r Deacon pointed out that although the councils oper- anp budget for 1889 was 800 by strict economy the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16

council has spent only slo,7s7.6S in order to set aside as much as pose slble for camp. A total of $8SS,lo was spent on Improvements ct camp, he added.
 This, with c prepaid lo40 expense Of o2O, made the councils total net expenditures for the year Sil,040s7, 50 that the council was able to carry over as Q cash balance on January 1, iolO, Q total of S677,62, said Mir. Deacon.
 Donations Made
 A few donors have given gifts to the special camp fund and the ac-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16

Capital City looming as the eventual choice of the state executive com mittee. As both cities have been guaranteed ample finar.cial support and as Waterbury has but $500 as nucleus of a convention fund, 1t Is more than apparent that the Brass City will be eliminated completely from consideration.
 However, Corporal Coyle Post in view of its splendid record under the leadership of Commander J, Peter Costigan will have the privi- lege of sponsoring the official re- ception to National Commander Kelly. He is expected to arrive in Connecticut sometime in April. A banquet in his honor will be staged bringing to Waterbury the leading executives of the Legion in Con- necticut.
 Citation Coming
 It has also been officially an- nounced that the local post is to receive a national meritorious cita- ton for its excellent membership record. Incidentally Corp. Coyle Post, the oldest unit of the Ameri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
small advances. Oils were stesdy.

SElHI HuVHIICUs' OIIo WSES 0VSs'uJ'
 Lehman Corporation featured in activity. A block of 5000 shares sold at 2i off 3-S. Later 1t sirmed to 21M. Loft was fairly active at a small decline. Standard Brands, re- cent leader in voume. quieted with the price steady at z. New highs were made by Parker Rustproof and General Outdoor Advertising A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
CasI, and Candy

One dollar In change and sev- eraI bars of candy were stolen In a break at N0dlne's Flower Shop, 427 Merlden road last last night.
 Detective Lieutenant William Foley said the burglars broke Q glass in the h0th0use Go get in'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Planning Dinner

The Waterbury Teachers asSo. ciatlon yesterday made tentative plans for 0 dinner to meet new members of the board of educa' ton.
 Miss Gertrude Doran was named chairman of the arrangements committee. The meeting was held in crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Mattatuck Council

A social program was held by Mattatuck council, Royal Ar- canum, following the regular busi- ness meeting last night at Me. chanics hall. George Kloss was elected to serve as treasurer of the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-16
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tlons have been filed At the office of Town Clerk Mary 0. KilmaFtIn:
 Henry r. Seebach, 2SO Dwight street, and Loretta V. Watson, 0l Wheeler street.