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Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
HiiIer's Shock Troops Sent into
Africa as Guinea Pig Corps with
Italians; Big Offensive Indicated

the German invasions of Denmark,
Norway the Netherlands and Bel
gium.
A communique said that German
troops entered Rumania as instruc-
tional units, but the headlines of
today's newspapers called them pro-
tectorS of the oil fields.
Both the diplomatic and political
correspondence, a semi-official out
let for the foreign office, and the
official news agency. referred to
alleged British plots against the
oil fields.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
Raj Rains Death
On German Bases

that British planes never could
penetrate German anti-aircraft de-
ferSeS.
Supporting claims of effective at
tacks on the German ports of Bre-
men and Bremerhaven, the mini
stry quoted Swedish seamen who
had visited them as telling Swedish
newspapers that Bremerhaven was
an inferno" and that Bremen
seemed to be under continual at
tack while they were there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
BLOWS TO JAW AS
 AN ANESTHETIC

Providence, R. T., Sept. 7.-(UP) Two hard rights to the jaw, deliv- cred by an ex-pugilist, served as an "anesthetic" last night while firemen worked for a half hour with acety- lene torches to free youth trapped and critically injured by a rising elevator.
 The victim, Glorian Provost, IT, year-old jewelry polisher. suffered a crushed pelvis, inrnal injuries and a fractured left foot when crushed against the second floor loading platform at the Blacher Bros. plant. He was reported near death at hospital today. Provost's agonized cries of knock me out!" brought Carl Fascia, g. the former boxer, to the scene as firemen strove to free him.
 Though I hated to do it." Fascia said later, q gave him two blows right on the jaw. I hit him just right, I guess Anyway, 1t seemed to ease his pain and when he began to come to, I hit him again"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
WOMAN HELD ON
 LIQUOR CHARGE

Mary Lamuskas, 33, of 686 North Riverside street, charged with violating the liquor law, was given a continuance until Sept. 21 when arraigned at a brief session of city court today.
 Other Cases
 Joseph Sodana. "A, of "A Brewster street, assault, breach of peace nolled; Frank Norkus, GA, of James Place, non-support, nolled Thomas Daniel, 26, of 27 Walnut street, non-support, nolled; Max Shepatin, g, of POI Sherman ave- nue. New Haven. speeding, $10; Roy Maltlaik, 27. IA Lafayette street breach of the peace. drunk. $5 and costs. suspended; George Chatfield S7, of Waterbury, motor vehicle law nolled, $5; and All Fazi. 54. of l54 Orange street, breach of peace, ass sault, nolled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
WINNERS CHOSEN
 IN FLOWER SHOW

A very successful flower show was given yesterday by the Waterbury Garden club, at the Bunker Hill Congregational church. The show, which is an annual affair, was pro nounced one of the outstanding ex- hibits of its kind by the judges who awarded the prizes and seals of merit. Both the flowers them selves, and the skillful arrange mentS of the displays caused much favorable comment.
 Mrs. Bernard Allen of Cheshire, Mrs. Roy Houghton of New Haven and Mrs. H. Everton Horsley of New Haven were the judges of the artis- tic arrangement of the flowers. Judges of the horticultural exhibits were Mrs. William Bassett and Miss Alice W. Bassett of Cheshire.
 The co-directors of the show were Mrs. J. w. Abercrombie and Mrs. Merton B. Allan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
FRIENDS TO FETE
 EDW. CURLEY, R.

A testimonial dinner for Edward Curley, Jr., will be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Mulugan's restaurant on Phoenix avenue. More than 150 are expected to attend.
 MT. Curley is to be married Sept 21 to Miss Alice Fox, of Raymond street. He is 8 well-known resident of Washington Hill.
 Freddie Hall will act as toastmas- ter.
 William Johnson is general chair man of the arrangements and is be- ing assisted by Henry Hayden, Jr. Robert Grady, Robert German, Jos eph Bowey, George Luddyn Francis Mullgan, James McCrath, Thomas McGrath, Jerome Kerwin, William Boughton, Joseph Shea, William Curley, Joseph Donahue, John Casey, Richard Lawlor, Michael Cir iello and Joseph Wall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
ITALIAN SCOUTS.
 RESUME PARLEYS
Troop 26 to Organize Either Archery or Rifle
 Team This Year

Troop 26. Boy Scouts of the Church of Our Lady of L'ourdes, held their first meeting of the fall season last evening in the parish hall on South Main street with Scoutmaster Car. men DiMaria presiding, assisted by Anthony DiMaria and William Sa- betta. Twenty boys were present.
 This year the troop hopes to be represented by either an archery or rifle team. The troop will also Spon- sor several hikes, the first of which will be held tomorrow. Committee man William Russo was guest last night and delivered a brief address.
 New committees for the troop will be named soon. Boys, 12 years of age and older, who wish to become mem- berS of the troop are invited to attend any of the Friday evening meetings. Registration of scouts will be made at next weeks barley un- der the direction of Troop Scribe James Fazzino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
G. C. RANGER VISITS
 COURT CHAMPLAIN

Visiting members from Ansonia, Derby, Plainville, New Britain, Bridgeport and New Haven attended last nights meeting of Court Champlain, F'oresters of America, at the old meeting place in the Franco American hall on South Main street. It was the first meeting to be held there for seven years, as the Pores ters have been mting in tn Wal dorf building on North Main street, which is now to be sold.
 Grand Chief Ranger Thomas J. Hickey of Hartford addressed the group last evening, as did Thomas Luddy, past grand chief ranger of Bridgeport. Reports were heard and plans discussed for the state outing of the Foresters, to be held Sept l IS in Glastonbury. More than 200t persons are expected to be present
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Campaign Committee
 Discusses Candidates
Name of Frank r. Johnson Latest to Be Projected Into
 Fifth District Congressional Race

Entry of Johnson into the con- gressional race came as a surprise, though he has been active in Re- publican politics in Thomaston. He has been closely associated with State Senator J. Howard Roberts, Thomsaton G. O. P. leader, and is on friendly terms with other promi- nent Republicans in Litchfield county.
 Quiet work on behalf of Adams has been underway throughout the district during the past two weeks, though he has yet made no an- nouncement of his candidacy. The wealthy banker is said to have in f1uential backing for the nomina- tion.
 The congressional candidate will be chosen at district convention at The Elton the 28th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

The name of Frank T. Johnson, political reporter for the Waterbury American was injected into the Re- publican congressional picture at a meeting of the fifth district cam- paign committee last night at the Waterbury Country club. Johnson, a resident of ThomaSton, was one of several candidates whose names came up for discussion at the ses- sion, which was attended by members of the state central committee from the disrtict. He is said to have SUD- port in both Litchfleld and New Ha- counties for the congressional nom- nation.
 Asked today about his candidacy Johnson said: "A number of my friends have asked me to run and I've discussed the situation with them. told each that I was willing to accept the nomination, but was making no attempt to secure pledges from delegates"
 Discussion of possible candidates to oppose Congressman J. Joseph Smith, Democrat. centered about Johnson and Austin L. Adams, Wa terbury banker and Middlebury resi- dent. No decision to back any spe- cif1c candidate was made.
 Other candidates mentioned were Senator Claude V. Badger of Vol colt, Attorney Carl Lundgren of An sonia, Col. Roy Rice of Woodbury and States Attorney William Blod- gett of WinSted.
 The campaign committe, of which J. Warren Upson of this city is chair man, took no action on proposal that coordinate" be appointed te unite the efforts of the regular Re- publican organization and the Will kie clubs in the fifth district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

A request for the rectification oi the appeal of Daniel J. Leary in the Waterbury conspiracy case was filed in superior court today by Atty Frederick H. Waterhouse. The rec ord of the appeal has now been printed, and was distributed or Aug. 2Sth.
 According to this request, the ap- peal as 1t is now drawn up, does not adequately treat of various fac- tors in the case, specifically the presence of large crowds outside the courthouse and in the courtroom it. self. and the influence of their con- ouct on the court and the jury, re- garding the issues in the case. and the decisions and conclusions which were reached on them.
 Atty. Warehouse asserts that a proper presentation of the facts re- quired going beyond the record and the stenographic transcript of the case, and cites the newspapers as evidence of the crowds which were present at and around the court- house. A fair presentation of the case requires the rectiflcation, he adds.
 He asks the addition of the fol- lowing fact to the appeal: That the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Ficeto To Conduct
 Worlds Fair Band Former Waterbwian in Musical Spotlight Early Career as Leader, Dramatic Director Recalled-
 Has Relatives Here.

Francis Colasanto Ficeto, known professionally in the music world as Francis Cola -Santo, conductor of Cola-Santo's Band and the Cola Santo Opera Company of New York City, is another striking example of a local boy who made good in the big town.
 MT. Ficeto recently was chosen from a large group of prominent maestroS of national renown to be guest conductor of the Symphonic Band at the New York World Fair, Saturday, September IA, and Sunday, September IS. the program of which will be broadcast in a na- tionwide hookup via WOR in New ark, New Jersey.
 MT. Ficeto is the son of the late Mrs. Theresa ColaSanto Ficeto and Joseph Ficeto, residents of the Brooklyn section. He has many rel- atives here now, including Captain Thomas Colasanto. the Aldorisio family, Lacilla family, Divigard family and the MacDonaldS.
 Played For President
 Maestro Ficeto left this. town about 36 years ago, but since has found time to return here to visit his parents, relatives and friends. During the summer of 1923 MT. Cola-Santo'S organization played before the late President Warren Harding and Mrs. Harding who commended the musicians very highly.
 During July of this year MT. Flee to was chosen to conduct the sev- enth of 8 series of concerts given at various municipal parks and rec reation centers in Greater New York. sponsored jointly by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, the park de- partment and the Association of Greater New York, Local BOP, Amer ican Federation of Musicians. His Worlds Fair program will be broad cast on Sunday, September IS. from 4 to 5 p. m. and again from to $50 p. m. over the Newark station
 In his early life in this city he was instrumental In organizing smal bands and dramatic clubs. His first concert was presented in one of the local parks and won such praise he immediately organized a dramatic club which later made its initial ap- pearance on the stage of the olc Poli Theater. Later he went to Bos- ton for several years, after which he tok up residence in New York.
 He enlisted in the U. S. Navy the early years of this 18th cen tury and played in band aboard the U. s. S. Kearsage as a cornet- ist. While in the Navy he went half way round the world, being honar- ably discharged in June of 1908.
 Popular Prices
 Colasanto Ficeto was originator and producer of Opera at Movie Prices This idea began with hi!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
YD Moving

VlguneIles post, Yankee Division veterans last night failed to reach a decision as to where to hold fu- ture meetings. Its present head quarters must be abandoned to the new coast artillery unit be- ing formed here.
 A special meeting will be called next week, if a special storage space for the post equipment is found so members can assist in moving the property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
FEW REGISTER
 AS ALIENS TODAY

A rather small number of apph- cants for registration trickled into the post office this morning, and indications were that the office would be closed at 100 o'clock as it was last week.
 The only event of interest this morning was the registration of g Russian, who kept asking whether Roosevelt was going to deport him, and saying he was afraid of Stalin. He was assured that the President would not take any such step, as his record of an alien seemed above reproach.
 A total of 132 applicants was registered yesterday, but the prob ability was the fewer than that would be added to the registered list today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
LUTHERAN MAY GET NEW CHURCH

Ccnstruction of c new First Lutheran church in this city will be started within five or eight years it was revealed this morning by Rev. Martin '. LoTens. pastor.
 Tomorrow more than 100 dele. gates, representing 90 Connecticut Lutheran churches, will assemble here for tho Fededlcatlon of the First Lutheran Church proper. Thl principal speaker viii Dc Rev. pr eaInllcl Trexler Of New York city president os the United Lutheran iynod vf New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Blonde, Brunette Aid Waterbury Communists

Democrats and Republicans, most of them being recruited from the foreign element, particularly ItaI. Ian.
 Earl Browdsr, convicted of pass port fraud, and now at liberty pending an appeal, ls the candi. date for president. Michael Russo. secretary Of Che Iooal "paFty" ls running fer representative from the sth district, and Charles CrRs- nltakI, of ls West Porter street. Waterbury, for slseteP.
 The blond and brunette were described as being "moSt attract. iVe.1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

works commissioner; (3) a resolu- tion voicing severe criticism" of Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, Repub- lican.
 The completeness of the labor's units break with the Republican party in the state was emphasized by the lack of opposition to pro- Democratic resolutions. Even lead- ing Republicans in the state federa- ton, such as Secretary John J.. Egan, raised no voice of protest.
 The resolution endorsing Presi- dent Roosevelt for a third term was adopted unanimously, after Ru- dolph Tata of Waterbury, had de- clared that it was proposed not as political measure but as the view of labor-minded people" He aS- serted that the President was "an outstanding friend of labor"
 Timothy Collins of Waterbury was elected a vice-president of the federation. M. J. O'Rourke, another Waterbury candidate, for vice-pres- ident, was defeated.
 The convention, just before ad- journment, defeated 8 resolution opposing peace-time conscription, the vote coming after a long debate. Other late resolutions adopted ! called for an adequate national de- fense program, nomination of poli- tical candidates by direct primary, and apportionment of seats in the state House of Representatives on population basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Enters Pratt

Peter Albert, son of MT. and Mrs. William Albert of 168 Fulton Park avenue, has ben accepted as a member of the freshman class of the Pratt Institute of Technology at Brooklyn, N. Y. He will leave town tomorrow to begin his studies there. Albert is a graduate of Driggs grammar school and Cros- by high school. He plans to study mechanical engineering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
PLANS ANNOUNCED
 FOR MASS MEETING

A mass meeting sponsored by the Mothers of American Sons and the Committee to Keep America Out of Foreign Wars is to be held in the near future, 1t was decided at a Joint meeting of the two groups last evening. Among the speakers whom the local groups will make an at- te.apt to secure will be the noted non.interventionlst Sen. Rush Holt. and Rev. Edward Lodge Curran.
 Last nights meeting was address. cd by Edward J. Ryan, well-known speaker from ThomAston. He warn. cd Of tho danger Of DTltAin's expect- Ing further cid after the eomple- ton Of the destroyer deal. Mrs. Katherine Johnson, president Of the Mothers of American gons, presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
PATENTS GRANTED

The following patents have been awarded to men from Water bury and vicinity, according to tho offices Of Wooster & Davis, patent lawyers of Bridgeport;
 Julian Chase Of Woodbury. for . manikin, and Emerson D. Tomp- kins of Waterbury and V. r. Bowling Of Meriden, for a sup. porting frame for water bags, A trademark was Issued Co the Easts ern Malleable Iron co. Of Naugas tuck and Cleveland. Ohio, on hardware adapted for use on vehicles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
A Keepsake!

A momentO of the greatest prestidigitator of them all will accompany the local Harry Houdini assembly, American Society of Magicians, to the New England convention of the society, which is to be held in New Haven on Sept. 21 and 22. The Waterbury assembly has received from Mrs. Houdini a gift of the pair of handcuffS which her husband used in some of the miraculous escapes. The gift was received last evening by Marius Chaude, president of the local group.
 Outstanding magEians from all over New England are plan ming to attend the convention later this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
AAA Aided

Aid of the Waterbury Police Department will be given the American Automobile Association in making a survey of the pedes- trian problem in this state.
 Forms will be given the police departments to be used for per- sonal interviews with pedestrians involved in automobile accidents. Eleven Connecticut police depart ments have been asked to help.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

musical associations with Mazda Dahl, known as the 'Prirna Donna an opera singer in the late Henry W. Savage's and Ahern Opera Con- panies. Both had often strived to create operatic performances at prices suited to the slimmest purse. but it was not until February of 1883 that their plan materialized. As a result The Associated Artists was organized.
 MT. Ficetos most ardent desire these days is to do little bit each year to help American people take greater and increased interest in music, by helping to make it possi- ble for them to hear the best in music at prices within the reach of all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

A shapeIy blonde and a cemely brunette were reported teddy e have been used by the local Com. muniSt party to Feund up sigma. tures required Co give the party . place at the polls.
 Reliable sources said the mum. ber of signatures obtained was the largest in years. The signatures were filed fast night at the oiIlce Of the town clerk. 0ne.half per cent of ihs total vet Of two yeArS ago ls the numhef ef signatures required Co glve tlle party . place.
 Among the slgmAr were report. ed e be . large nuA'beg ef "good"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Child Injured

Ruby Williams, T, of 259 Bank street. Waterbury. was under ob- servation today at St. Raphaels hospital, New Haven, for head injury received yesterday when she struck the windshield of an automobile in which she was a passenger.
 The accident occurred when her uncle, Harry Jennings, of Bran ford, stopped suddenly on Forbes avenue, New Haven. The child's condition was reported good"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
EX.HOLY CROSS
 STAR MARRIED

Leominster, Mass, Sept. 2. - CUP-Ronald (Ronnie) Cahill, for mer Holy Cross football star, and Miss Cecile B. Comeau were mar ried today at St. Cecilia's Catholic church by the Rev. Joseph E. Chi coine.
 Cahill who earned all-eastern honors as a triple threat halfback at Holy Cross last season played a leading role in the all-star victory over the New York Giants in a charity game Wednesday night. He hurled six completed forward pass es in succession early in the con- test. Cahill will play professionally for the Providence Steamrollers this fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Warehouse Charges
 Hostility In Trial
Counsel for Former Controller D. J. Leary Seeks Per-
 mission to Supplement Arguments in Appeal

|, streets bounding the court house were on occasions so crowded as to require police on duty there, and that each of the defendants was booed and jeered by the mob on appearing there, as was reported in newspapers all over the state at the time. And on Aug. q, 1889, when Leary and the other defendants were found guilty the request states that the crowd was so large and so hostile that Leary and the others were obliged to leave by a rear service entrance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Spotighting Brass City News
Couple Sued

A suit for $350 has been filed in Fairfield county court of common pleas by the Stratford Acceptance Corp. against Matthew and Phyllis Glinski of Waterbury. A debt amounting to $211.08 on 8 note is claimed by the plaintiff, and prop erty of the defendants on Hamil- ton avenue has been attached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
In MemOrianl

Members of the Clan-na-Gael and other Irish organizations at tended months mind high mass of requiem at the church of the Immaculate Conception this morning at 8:30 for Joseph Mo- Garrity, prominent Irish patriot.
 MT. McGarrity, who died at Philadelphia, was one of the lead- CTS of the Clan-na-Gael move ment and had been identified with it for many years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Current Political Activities

A demand that Paul Cornell make known his stand on labor problems is made in public statement by Brigadier- General John H. Machine Gun" Parker, candidate for the Republican nomination for U. s. Senator. The party, he says, has been losing labor support and it is imperative that Cornell make known his views before the nominating con- vention.
 Cornell spoke to 200 members of the State Grotto Association at Masonic Temple In Waterbury last night. He discussed the life of Abraham Lincoln. Delegates attended from 8 number of towns about the state.
 Gov. Baldwin said flatly yester- day that he is not a candidate for the senatorial nomination. He added that he would remain neu- tral in any contest for the nomin- ation.
 The Connecticut Merit System Association announces that 1t will select its new executive secretary on a merit basis, through exam nations similar to those given in civil service. The last executive, Laurence c. Smith, resigned to &C., cept a political appointment.
 Ex Congressman Herman P. Kopplemann, of Hartford, told National Chairman Edward J. Flynn at New York yesterday that Connecticut will give its electoral votes to President Roosevelt. Will kie's popularity with voters. he said, has been on the decline since the day he was nominated.
 The first election of national importance comes Monday, when Maine elects U. s. Senator and Governor. Democratic candidates are hammering at financial scan daIs recently uncovered in the Republican state administration.
 Charles E. Rochester, chairman of the Hotelmen's Division of the Republican National Committee, today announced from his head quarters at the Hotel Lexington, New York, the appointment of Willard B. Rogers, president, Bond Hotels, Hartford, Connec- ticut, as state chairman of the committee for the State of Con- necticut. MT. Rogers today noti- fled Mir. Rochester his acceptance of the appointment.
 Within a few days MT. Rogers will announce the names of the members he has chosen for his state committee which will enlist the active support of Connecti- cut hotel men, hotel employees, gugestS and local citizens and or- ganizations in behalf of the Re- publican presidential nominee. The committee will not be con- cerned with the raising of cam paign funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
State Labor Praises
 Democratic Leaders
Adopt Resolution Endorsing President Roosevelt,
 Robert A. Hurley-GovernOr Baldwin Criticized
Special to The Democrat

Bridgeport, Sept. 7-The annual convention of the Connecticut Federation of Labor in adjournment to- day. following unprecedented action in endorsing Demo cratic candidates Written into the convention records CD resolution urging the reelection of President Roosevelt (2) resolution praising Robert A. Hurley Dem
 ocratic candidate his work state public