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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Totalitarian Victories Strengthen Plans For Union of Democracies
By BRUCE CATION

Washington, March l5-The peace forced upon Finland, which will re- duce her to zero as a future military factor in Europes forces on the dem. ocratic nations renewed consldera. ton of Clarence K. Streit's Union Now" plan.
 More than a year ago, Streit pro- posed his plan for union of deme- cratic countries, the peoples of which were to be bound together by a com mon citizenship, common money and postal system, a common defen- sive force, and free trade among themselves.
 As each free country goes down the drain, Austria, Czechoslovalkia, Poland, aud now, for all practical purposes, Finland, Streit and hts plan get increased attention.
 PLAN PICKS UP
 NEW FOLLOWERS
 Streit started out as a man with an idea and a lot Of pertinacity. He still has both, but in addition he has acquired quite a following.
 The idea has taken hold, both fl, the United States and abroad. One of the big public opinion. testers re- gently told Streit he estimated that between two and five million Amer jeans now favor the plan. The for. mal organization which is boosting the plan, the Inter-D Democracy Fed. eral UnionistS, numbers l40-odd sep- arate local committees scattered over the country.
 The nations Streit proposes tc group in this union would include the United States, England, Ireland Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Swed- en, Norway, Finland, France, Switz. erland, Canada, the Union of South Africa, Australia and New Zealand Any other nation could join, pro- vided it established democracy by giving its people a bill of rights similar to that of the United States CONGRESS WOULD RULE
 OVER UNION
 This union would be governed by a two-chamber congress much like our own, with a certain number ot senators from each nation and rep resentatives chosen, say, on basis of one for each million of population in the country represented. That would give the United States a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

Torrington, March 15.-Edson A. Perkins, 81, died yesterday at Day. tona Beach, Fla, of pneumonia. He was a pioneer electrician in Con- necticut and resided in this town all his life.
 MT. Perkins had been a mem Der of Ridgely lodge, odd Fellows, for 40 years and was also mem- Der of White Oak encampment and a Mason. He was a former presi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
SEVEN MILLION
 TAXPAYERS SHY
That Number Has Until Midnight to Pay Their
 Income Taxes

Washington, March 15.--(UP)- An estimated 100000 taxpayers have until midnight tonight to file income tax returns on their 1889 incomes. &
 Experts figured that the federal levy on incomes should produce be- tween $560, ,000, 900 and $625, ,000, 900 this month. The latter figure is ap- proximately $120, ,000, 900 higher than collections in March 1889, but $l00,- 100000 under the post war peak of $723 ,002,0l3 collected in March 1888.
 The volume of taxes collected this month most likely will determine whether Congress will enact new taxes at this session. In submitting his budget for the next fiscal year, President Roosevelt proposed that $460, ,000, 900 in additional taxes be raised to finance emergency nation- al defense expenditures. However, appropriation cuts made by Con- gress together with increased tax receipts may obviate need for new revenue legislation.
 Treasury officials declined to es. innate first quarter income tax re- ceipts but they did not hide theii optimism over results so far this month. In the first 12 days oi March, receipts were almost 30 pei cent higher than for the correspond. ing period last year. Connections were $81fi.475,74S compared witt $6O, ,408, ,S11 last March. Of that num- Der. almost half were non-taxable This year, a new class of taxpayer. is contributing toward the support of the national government--em. ployes of states, counties. cities anc other political subdivisions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
ICTTY LISTED FOR
 |'DEATHLESS DAY.
Derby With SOO Days Without Fatal Auto
 Accident

Fifteen cities in the ''congested area" group of thirty-three cotn- raunities representing the major portion of Connecticut's traffic acci- dent problem have been reported free of 1940 traffic fatalities as of March 12, inclusive, by Contnis- sioner Michael A. Conner ot the State Department of Motor vehi- cles.
 Derby leads the list with . "death. less day" record of 800 days. No traffic fatalities have been caused in Derby since ,>the day before Christmas, 1887. On the fatal spot map at the State Department of Motor Vehicles the following Con- nectictit communities have gold stars because of freedom from traf- fic fatalities so far this year: Greenwich, West Hartford, Bristol West Haven, Danbuty, Middletown, Hamden, Manchester, Fairfield, East Hartford, Wallingford, Enfield, Nau- gatuck, Derby, shelton, and put- naln, listed in the order of popula- tio1 figures.
 Hartford leads Group r, con, sisting of the six largest cities in the state, with Q record so far of fifty-nine days without recording traffic fatality. Hartford's last traf- fic death was caused on January 18th. Stamford has gone forty.two days, Waterbury thirty-tour days, New Haven and Bridgeport are tied at twenty-one days each and New Britain foots the group with eigh- teen "deathless days" for the ctir- rent year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

CONWAY-John Conway, 73. of 1075 Highland avenue, died Sunday at St. Josephs hospital, Joliet, Ill.,, of pneumonia after a short illness. He leN Waterbury in October to visit in Joliet.
 He is survived by stepdaugh- ter, Mrs. Clarence Olmstead, of this city, a stepson, Ernest Glas- tere, also of this city, and several nieces and nephews.
 He was communicant of St.. Patrick's church, and was em- ployed by the former Smith and Griggs Go. for more than 45 years.
 Funeral arrangements are n- complete.
 CROSLIER-Edward A. Croslier. 67 of 59 Abbott avenue, died last night at Waterbury hospital after a short illness. Born in Sheffield, Mass, MT. Croslier came to Water bury 15 years ago. He was care- taker at the home of Dr. Arthur B. Holmes of 192 North Main street.
 Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Net tie (JohnSon) CroSlier; a son, Er-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Consultant Named For
 Family Life Program
Federal Security Administration McNutt Announces \ Selection of Dr.. MurieI Brown for Position \

Paul V. McNutt, federal security administrator, today announced the Appointment from civil service rolls Of Muriel w. Brown, Tulsa, Okla, Co q newly -created position, consult. ant in family life education, in the Q. s. office of education, federal security agency.
 pr. Brown is well known to home Economies education workers. In Tulsa. she held the position of Spe- Gialist in family life education for tl1e University of Tulsa and the Tulsa public schools. In the latter capacity she assisted in the devel- cpment of community program of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Colonel Hickey In
 Legion Broadcast
Distinguished State Leaders to Discuss Phrases From
 Constitution of American Legion; Gov. to Speak

past department commander, who took as his subject the phrase, ITO Uphold and Defend the Constitution of the United States of America"
 Other 15-minute talks have been scheduled as follows: March 19, 'To Maintain Law and Order" by Col onel Edward J. Hickey, superinten- dent of State Police; March 26, ITO Preserve the Memories and Inci- dents of our Association in the Great War" by Major Leonard J. Maloney, director of the Connecticut Employment Service.
 April 2, ITO combat the Autoc- racy of Both the Glasses and the Masses" by Miss Lela E. Thompson, Attorney with the Connecticut Mu- tual Life Insurance Company: April g, ITO Make Right the Master of Might" by Rabbi Abraham J. Feldman of the Congregation Beth Israel.
 April 16, "To Foster and Perpetu- ate 100 Per Cent Americanisn," by President Albert N. Jorgensen of tl.e University of Connecticut April g, ITO Inculcate a Sense of Indi- vidual Obligation to the Community, State and Nation" by Governor Baldwin.
 April 30, ''To Promote Peace and Goodwill on Earth" by pr. Odell Shepard, professor of English at Trinity College; May 2, ITO Safe- guard and Transmit to Posterity the Principles of Justice, Freedom and Democracy" by United States District Attorney Robert P. Butler: and May IA, '"To Consecrate and Sanctify Our Comradeship by Our Devotion to Mutual HelpfulneSs," by Bernard J. Alderman, Department Commander Of the American Le- zion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
HARTFORD PALS
 CAUGHT IN N. Y.

New York, March l4.-(UP)-- Richard Williams and Calvin Hughes, 15-year-old pals from Hart ford, Conn.,, who wanted to catch the sights of the big city. were in the custody of police today and anxious t oget home.
 Williams (210 Bellevue street) and Hughes (2o1 Bellevue streeD started to hitch hike to New York yester- day. They had only a few cents and when they reached New Rochelle early today they appro- priated the automobile of Joseph Berzon. They drove into the city but their youth aroused the sus- picion of police who stopped them and elicited their story. New Rochelle authorities and the boys parents were notified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

The second in a series of radio broadcasts based on the preamble of the American Legion constitution will be presented over station WT1C, Hartford, next Tuesday evening with Col. Edward J. Hickey of the State Police department as the speaker. A series of ten weekly talks has been arranged by Mrs. Paul E. Cheney of the State Department radio con1- mission. The titles of the talks will be taken from the constitution it. self. Governor Raymond E. Baldwin and other distinguished leaders in Connecticut wil ltake part in the program.
 Col. McCO0k Speaks
 The first talk was given last Tues day by Lieut.. Col. Anson T. McCook,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

greater representation than any other afiliated country.
 All the colonies and possessions owned by the member nations would become the property of the union, just as the western lands held by the 13 American colonies became the property of the federal government
 Streit figures there'd be no more war, with such a nation, because 11o- body would be strong enough to fight it; besides, any nation that wished could join easily enough and thus get in on the prosperity he fig- ures would be the joint heritage of all members.
 Streit's organization isn't doing any lobbying for the plan in Wash- ington. The idea is that if the movement is to succeed, it must do so in grass-roots style, by its appeal to the people; if enough of them go for it, congress will get in step any, how, and if they don't there's no use wasting time on lobbying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
FUNERALS

The funeral of John J. Sullivan. was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main street to St. Margaret's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Peter Daly. At the conclusion of the mass Miss Wini. fred Delaney rendered "Star Span- gled Banner" Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Cronan. The pallbearers were: Joseph Dubiel, Edward Horrigan, Thomas McCar. thy, Patsy Perugini, Dennis Shan ahan and Thomas Sweeney.
 The funeral of Martin 0. Kast will be held tomorrow morning ta 8:3O o'clock from the home, l43 Euclid avenue to St. Margaret's church where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for Gustaf 4. Johnson will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alder son Funeral Home. 70 Central ave- nue, with Rev. pr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregation. al church. officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from to Q o'clock.
 Tho funeral of Miss. Eleanor D. Farrell. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. william Farrell of Fleet street, will be held tomorrow morning at g:5u o'clock from the home Oi her euIlt MSs. Richard Burns, e a4 NeecheE avenue, Co gt. Thomas church where c solemn requiem niasn wlll bo celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
APPROVES WAR ESTIMATES

Paris, March IS = (U.P) - The Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved war estimates today total- ing $55, ,00O, 100000 francs ($l,157,- 75O 900 for the second three months of l94O. The estimates included 25.- 606 100000 francs ($560, ,056, 6,S00O for armamentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
INDIAN RELICS AT DAM SAVED

Spokane, Wash. - (UP)--Indian relics that would be covered by back water from Grand Coulee dam are being removed by WPA work men, IVA youths and employees of private contractors. hTe relics tell the history of Indians in Eastern Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
MARRIAGE SLUMP

Sacramento. Cal. - (UP) - Cali fornia marriages have decreased 36 per cent as Q result of the new state law requiring pre-marriage physical examinations. Adjoining states fur nish necessary Gretna Greens for those who object to the examina- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

Edson A. Perkins, of Torrington safest of safe drivers In Copnecti- cut, four years ago, died at the age of S1 yesterday at Daytona, Beach, Fla. When the title was bestowed upon MT. Perkins he had completed more than half a million miles in 3S years without an accident or without a traffic violation. He was honored at that time by the Connecticut Motor Club affiliated with the Amer ican Automobile Association.
 Compared with its streamlined successors of the present day, old "C 16" of 34 years ago, portrays its distinctive claim to antiquity. MT. Perkins was the owner df this car, pictured above. In 1906 it started him on his adventurous road to his supremacy as the states safest driver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

dent of the New Haven Gun club and was active in the old Torring- ton Wheel club.
 MT. Perkins is survived by his wife, Maria A. Perkins; three daughters, Mrs. Adelaide Foster of Torrington, Mrs. David Reid of Upper Bedford, Quebec, Canada, and Mrs. R. c. Grant of Bellmore, L. T., and nine grandchildren.
 Funeral arrangements are in- comDlete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Rehearsal Sunday

Rehearsal Sunday
 The Chamber of Commerce Radio group will hold their rehear al iIn- mediately after the broadcast Sum- day afternoon. Comedy sk,ts, duets ana uuartets will rehearse uader Pettr Bruzauskas in preparation for their second annual radio ,N ogral1l and dance April 2 at 48 Green street The rehearsal will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:15 clock at the Le- zion hall on Bank street. New mem berS will also be welcome to attend this gathering.
 "Wanted-Easter Eggs, a short play, was very cleverly enacted yes- terday by pupils of Miss Murphy's seond and third grade at Barnard grammar shool. One of the features of the program was songs sungs by the entire class.
 The program was as folloys: Easter Rabbit. |. :. William Brennan Jack & Jill ........ Shirley Meskel The Three Bears. ......... Salvatore
 Abbenante Mildred Aleskewich
 Richard Cullen.
 Henny Penny .. Yolanda Mangini Red Riding Hood. .. Ellen Tooker Tommy Tucker. ... Michael Galullo
 Dutch Dance. Gustafs' Skoal Ellen Tooker, Catherine, Palladii1o, Rose Infanti, Shirley Neskell, Yol- anda Mangini, Elaine Bedding, Mil- dred Aleskewich, Marion Neubert, Joan Lepon, William Asplund, Grace Dalesio, Laura Zarella, Jack Sulli- van, Richard Cullen, William Bren- nan, Henry Modeen.
 Songs. :. Sung by the Entire Class The Gingerbread Boy, The Orgon Man.
 Dance Tonight
 The Republican Club of Ward 3 and 4 will sponsor a dance this eve- ming at Nemunas Hall which will follow the 2 o'clock meeting of members. The committee in charge of the dance includes: Chairman James Galullo, assisted by Anthony Comardo, Michael Velanti, John Fisher and Samuel Pirro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

Over 1,6oo iron lungs were placed in British Empire hospitals last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
6. OF 6. MEETING
 MONDAY NIGHT
Party Proposed for Lithu. anian Students; Radio
 Rehearsal Sunday
Brooklyn News

The Lithuanian Chamber of Com. mercs will meet Monday evening of next week at 48 Green street at 6 o'clok at which time varic IS con1- n1iLtees will submit complete reports of nt tivities, past and future.
 Tho Chamber of CommeS ,e Aux lila y and the Chamber ot Com merIc Chorus are invited L attend ano lend 6 hand in the discussion of new plans and the schedule fer summer even s.
 One of the feature discussions will be the party for Lithuanian grad~ uauc of next June. Peter Xrugelis will LIeside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

Raiders Plan Dance
 The Raiders Club of the Brook. lyn Y will hold their annual dance tomorrow night in the Brooklyn Y gym at 8 o'clock, featuring music by Winnie Pace and his orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
MASSES

MASSES
 first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning, March 16, at 7:3O o'clock, at SS. Peter and Paul church, for the repose of the soul of the late Peter W! Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

nest, of Torrington; nine daughters, Mrs. Harriet Smith and Mrs. Lu- cille Lucas, both of New York city; Ada, Sheffield; Mrs. Bessie Carlos, New York city; Mrs. Dorothy John son, Irene Croslier, both of Water bury; Mrs. Glover Patterson, Atlan- tic City, N. J.: Mrs. Louise Evans, Waterbury, and Mrs. Helen Rhome, Torrington; stepbrother, William H. Croslier, Torrington, and num- Der of grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, tomorrow, time and other arrangements to be announced. Burial will be in Sheffield Center cemetery, Sheffield, Mass.
 POSKUS--Joseph Anthony Pos- kus, tailor, died last night at his home, 841 Highland avenue, after a long illness. A native of Lithuania, MT. Poskus came to this city from his native land 32 years ago. He had a tailor shop at 6 John street. He was a communicant of St. Josephs church and member of the Lith- uanian Citizens Political club.
 Besides his wife, Veronica, he leaves son, Albert, also of Water bury; three sisters, Mrs. Sophie Radzewich, of this city, Mikalina and Katharine, both of Lithuania, and a niece, Miss Lillian Radzewich of Waterbury.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.
 GYURICSKO--Stephen Gyuric- sko of 38r Mill street died this morning at tl <, Waterbury hospital. He was born in Hungary and had been a resident of this city for forty years. MT. Gyuricsko was formerly employed by the American Brass company for 9 years having re- tired thirteen years ago.
 Survivors include: his wife, Johanna Weiss Gyllricsko; two sons, Ferdinand and Stephen Gyuricsko, Jr.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, time and arrangements to be announced later. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
DIED

DIED this city, hIarch 14 1940. Edward A. Croslier of 59 Abbott Ave. Funeral tomorrow, time later, from Lunny funeral home, 25 Central Ave. Burial in Sheffield Center cemetery, Sheffield Mass,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

GYURICSKO--In this city, March 15, 1940. Stephen Gyuricsko of 3S8 Milf St. Funeral arrangements later from Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main St.
 POSKUS-In this city, March IS, 1940; Joseph Anthony Poskus of S41 Highland Avenue. Funeral ar engagements later.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-08-30
That Road South

Not so long ago Keystone was
clrcuIariZcd by the then "outs
70 effect that if and when they
were in" efforts would be put
put forth to make keystone a
shopping center something of
the order enjoyed by our neigh
Dor mp the creek. If memory
serves us right, this was to bc
accomplished by new road up
kckman hollow. The outs won
the election. Many moons hava
come and gone. as the poor lndi-
and would put it. and the road
has not matcrializcd to our
knowledge and the coal camp,
to the south Go not have n
"Northfork hollow road" t.
use payd9ys in coming to Key.
stone where is on sale every
thing under the sun as good in
quality and low in price as at
any place in the territory.
IT is somewhat questionable
such a road ever was seriously
contemplated. although a road
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-08-30
SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS
ASKED NOT TO USE
BIKES RIDING TO SCHOOL

CHARLESTON August 2S.-.
The boy or girl who acquired a
bicyle durig the summer months
should not use it as a method
of transportation over traffic
congeSted streets and highways
to and from school this fall ih
the opinion of Supt. c. c. Tall
man Of the West Virginia de
partment of public safety.
bicycles are all right when
used for recreation purposes on
side streets and park areas, :"
Tallmm said. but there definite
ly is no place for them on the
highway, even when children
obey the traffic rules, which is
seldom. A study of bicycle ac-
cidents for the past six years
proves this.
Seven children were killed
last year in West Virginia while
riding bicycles, department rec
ords show, and 81 others were
; seriously injured. The depart.
ment also believes that there is
considerable under-reporting of
the less severe bicycle accidents
| particularly those involving
motor vehicles. Approximately
70 deaths in the nation result
ed from collisions between hi.
cycles and motor vehicles, 9c-
cording to the National Safety
Council, which also points oUt
that three of four bioyclists
injured were traffic law violat-
ors.
Onc-fourt of the nations bi-
cycle accidents involved viola
. ions by drivers, and the same
)er centage involved defective
BICYCLES. One half of the acct
dents occurred at intersections
md two thirds occurred durinp
daylight.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-08-30
NEGROES FLOCK TO WILL
KIE'S STANDARD

Because Of RooscvGts "ab-
solute rcfusuaI to say word
in behalf of the 13.OOO.OOO Ne
Froes in the United States dur
ing his seven years i'm the whit
House, they have turned to
Willkie and will support him at
the election this fall according
to Robert L. Vann, editor of
the Pittsburgh Courier one OF
the most influential Negro rows
papers published in the country.
Vann's paper supported Roosc
Welt in 1922 and again in 1896.
but with loss enthusiasm "
Roosevelt, however, "is far
different man today Tann
characterized the "indispcnsa-
bility' of Rooseeltas bunk.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-08-30
BluefeId State Opens Sept. g.

President Henry L. Dicka-
son announced last night that
the school year will get under
way September 9 with Fresh
men Orientation Week. On this
date, freshmen students will
begin registration at which time
physical examinations and psy-
Geological tests will be admins
tered. During this week of
orientation a number of special
attractions are planned. The
week will close with formal
Induction ceremony which will
include an address by the Pres.
The Registrar reports large
enrolment based on applica-
tons received to date. For fur
Their information persons in
terested in the college should
write Registrar E. w. Browne
or Dean Gregory w. Whiting.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-08-30
NEGRO LEADERS PROTEST
THIRD TERN FOR F.D.R. {
WASHINGTON DC-Cf

WASHINGTON D.C.-Color
ed leaders 4 throughout the
country are deeply stirred by
the third term issue thta has
been participated by the re-
nomination of President Roose-
welt by the Democratic Nation
al convention at Chicago.
The extracts from a few OF
the dozens of letters which
have come to Republican Ma
tional Headquarters, and which
follow, indicate the present
state of feelings among colored
citizens as the third term issue
becomes the paramount contro-
versy in the struggle which
lies ahead.
Our Constitution ImperiIed
Bishop John A. Gregg, Kan
sas City Presiding Bishop, 18th
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