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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

his majesty's government to enter
neutral waters to search the Alt
mark and rescue any prisoners
found on board.
losing Fjord had dead end and
two Norwegian gunboats appeared
at its mouth.
British Commander p. L. Wan
Royal Navy, commanding his Ma
jest'ys ship Cossack, was instructed
to offer to place joint British-Nor-
wegian guard upon the ship and es-
cort 1t with British and Norwegian
warships to Bergen, Norway where
a search could be conducted and the
whole matter investigated accord
ing to international law. This ole,
was not accepted.
(Cossack Is an 1870 ton destroy.
err
The captain of the Norwegian
gunboat stated that the ship wal
unarmed, that he knew nothing Of
any prisoners on board, and thai
she had been examined at Bergen
the day before and had received
permission to use Norwegian terri
torial waters on her passage to Ger
many.
Upon these assurances the British
destroyer force withdrew from terri.
torial waters but after dark, on re-
ceipts of Admiralty orders, the deS-
troyer Cossack re-entered the Fjord
Norwegian gunboats refused CO.
operation in a search but remained
passive.
The Altmark was Unanswered Sc
as to try to sink the Cossack as she
prepared to board.
In doing so the Altmark ran
aground, stern first, and the Cos
sack came alongside her and board.
ed her.
Fighting followed in which, &C
cording to q wireless message from
the Altmark four Germans were
killed and five seriously wounded.
Oslo reported that up to Is were
killed and II seriously wounded
were in hospital.)
One British casualty was sustain.
ed.
The Altmark was overpowered.
Part Of her crew fled ashore and
the rest submitted.
Between 300 and 400 British pri.
soners who had been battened down
below were now found, rescued and
taken aboard the Cossaik which
with other British vessels in Its
company is now approaching British
shores.
The liberated prisoners state that
during the Norwegian examination
at Bergen of the Altmark their eff
forts to make their presence known
to q searching party were unheeded
A full report had been called for
both from Captain Wan, whose con-
duct has ben highly commended
and fro mthe freed prisoners upon
all the circumstances.
In the early part Of these pro-
ceedings the German tanker Baldur
passing by outside territorial wa
tiers was summoned to stop by the
Destroyer 1vanhoe, Commander p
G. 'Hahow, Royal Navy, and there
upon scuttled herself In German
fashion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17


Hacl. laoune at last after several
harried months IA Europe, 1o.yeaE
al Anna Marik 0ruesItngef was
teiiiar her waterbury friends to-
dav sbolit her exciting experiences
a. csernaanv and italy. Her pare
ents M. and MRS. August or1es-
SINGER Of 4l6 willow street brought
fine oirI from New York yesterday,
FOLLOWING her return on the liner
Rex.
Anna Marie had been stranded
IN Etiroue gince last faJl, and her
1ea,nion With her parents Was Q
iovfIil one. For weeks ut . time
her father and mother were with
oI,t news at her whereabouts and
we're almost frantic with worry.
The SERVICES Of the state depart
nent were required eventually to
locate the Rirl and arrange for
her return to the United States.
Expected back home in early De-
eenber. Anna Marie failed to arr
rive and her parents were unable
to communicate with laer by mail
or cable. They asked Congressman
] .Joseph Smith for help, and he
s,,cceeded In interesting the state
Recruitment. Then began the hunt
for 4 lone Waterbury girl some
where In Europe. More weeks Of
worry and uncertainty were ended
when Anna Marie finally reached
New York on the Rex Wednes-
dav.
Anna Marie went to Germany
with her mother last summer to
visit relatives at karlsruhe, Bad
en-. Mrs. Gruessinger returned
home alone. only to have the Eu-
rouean war break out. The worried
narents instructed the girl TO start
for home as soon as possible. But
AIMS Marie found that getting
home from a warning continent
was somethinR Of 8 task. Passage
Was hard to book. papers were hard
to secure. and ofiicialdom put OBJ
stacle after obstacle In the way.
FINALLY. In November, arrange
ments were made for Anna Marie
to sail for home from Italy. She
hade farewell TO her relatives and
went to Genoa, only there to dnd
that italian Authorities would not
allow her to SAN because she was
under 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
TROOP IS RIFLE
CLUB KEPT BUSY

During Boy Scout week, troop Is
has been very active. Thursday eve
ming officers and leaders held q con-
ference at the home Of scoutmaster
Robert Brodeur.
The troop was well represented at
the Junior Leaders conference last
week end at Wildly high. The Rifle
club enjoyed a practice session un-
der the supervision Of Edward La
France and Serge Doucette.
Members Of the club are William
Haefflns, Gerard Saulnier, Raymond
Lebreux, Victor Schaer,, Charles
Harpin, Albert Chabot, Robert
NORM, Peter Vallerand, Emile Dro.
let, Raymond Lamoureux and VIII
liam Delage.
The Press club recently published
the first issue of their new paper I'M
der the direction Of Raymond Peri
gard,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
FORMER BOROUGH
nun DIED FRIDAY

Sister Mary denevieve, member
Of the Order Of SistersAof Mercy for
go years, succumbed yesterday IN st.
Elizabeth's Convent. Rev. John
Burke Of New Haven win be cele-
brant Of the funeral mass Monday
morning.
Sister Genevieve, born Mary Kelly
daughter Of John and Catherine
Kelly Of Middletown, served at st.
Mary's Convent In Bridgeport and
st. Francis Convent in Naugatuck.
For a number Of years she was
superior at st. Mary's convent IN
Greenwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
SHORT CAMP ICN
IS in PROSPECT
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The Capitol, meantime. is uncer-
tain whether to accept Mr.. Roose-
velt's -commital reaction to the
possibility Of diplomatic contacts at
sea as hint Of mementous events
In the making or . friendly Jest at
the expense Of his newspaper COM
panions. But although the con-
census seems to incline toward the
latter, 1t is q fact that a striking
diplomatic maneuver ashore or
afloat could strengthen Mr.. Roose-
velt's hold on his party and in
crease the likelihood Of cutting
Democratic campaign plans to his
pattern.
He proposed abandonment Of the
traditional June nominating con-
ventions in the interest Of q shorter
campaign for economy and to min
imize the disturbance Of an election
year. The Republican National
Committee fell In with the idea In
limited way yesterday by fixing
the COP. convention for late June.
In 1896 Republicans completed their
nominations in Cleveland and ad-
journed on June H.. President
Roosevelt and Vice-President John
N. Garner accepted their re-nomina.
tons in Philadelphia on June "a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
SOCIETIES PLAN
MUSICAL REVUE

Rehearsals have started for a mu-
steal revue, which will be presented
next month under the joint direc-
ton Of the Children Of Mary society
and the Junior Holy Name society
Of the Church Of IS. Peter ano
Paul. Daniel Farrell Is directing the
principals and chorus. The revue
will be staged in the auditorium OF
the parochial school with special
scenery.
Among those serving on commit
tees 70 rthe event are William War
ner, tickets; George Ciancilo, pub
LEFTY; Arthur Brochier, programs
Henry Butler, refreshments; Robert
Doran, stage director and Donald
Client, reception.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

miralty orders, the Cossack, unde
Captain P. L. Wan, reentered Nor
wegian waters to complete his mis-
sion".
Grounded Stern First 90
The Altmark unanswered ant
tried to ram the CoSsack as she
prepared to go alongside the COM
munique said, but the AltmarA
grounded stern first.
Prior to the actual boarding, the
Admiralty said, the British warships
proposed that o joint-Anglo-Nor'
wegian guard be put aboard 1t, tt
escort 1t to Bergen and search fol
prisoners while an investigation was
made of the Altmark's status. The
Norwegians declined.
Captain Wan, the Admiralty said
had been highly commended.
It was disclosed that q British
reconnaissance plane had first
sighted the Altmark, taking refuge
In the losing Fjord on the SOUTH
west Norwegian coast.
Terrible Stories Told
Terrible stories had been told
here by British merchant seamen
Of the Altmark, Of severe discipline
aboard 1t, Of inaedquate food fol
the British prisoners, Of lice-infest.
ed beds, lack Of fresh air and sun
shine, Of solitary confinement fol-
infraction Of rules, and for forced
performance Of shameful work In
the presence Of East Indian sea-
men-a blow to British prestige
among colonial peoples.
Knowing that after the scuttlng
Of the Graf Spec at Montevideo the
Altmark was trying to run the Brit
ish blockade back to Germany
British warships and airplanes al
over the south and north Atlantic
had been watching for 1t.
The British admiralty apparently
was determined that II never should
reach port with its prisoners.
Closes Naval Chapter
The action, in deliberate disre.
gard Of territorial waters, closed q
chapter In which the Graf Spec
had been driven into Montevides
harbor tobe scuttled and its othel
supply ship. Tacoma had been In
termed at Montevideo.
Norway's protest, already On the
way to London, was expected to pt
vigorous. Germany's anger was sale
to be white hot, and Norway's own
Neutrality was at stake. German
publications had been warning
northern neutrals sharply to watch
their course. But there was no In.
dication that tn ewarships, the Ad'
miralty Of the British government
behind 1t would yield to any protest
that might be made.
Tender For Batleships
The Altmark, according to report,
here, had been specially built or re.
constructed to act as o tender fol
had served the Admiral Graf Spet
Germany's pocket battleships. Il
which British cruisers drove intl
Montevideo, where 1t was scuttlec
by its crew. But before that the
Graft Spec had transferred to thu
Altrmark hundreds Of British sea-
men from ships 1t had sunk. Thu
British describe 1t as Q shell ship
Last night came reports that
British destroyer had intercepted the
Altmark off the Norwegian coast
forced It to halt, and put O prize
crew aboard 1t. Then, It was said
Norwegian warshipS arrived, ordered
the prize crew off, and escorted the
Altmark to . Norwegian port.
For many hours the admiralty
here refused 10 discess the report
or to explain the stories emsuatine
from the Norwegian coast that they
had heard firing between warshipi
aud see the flashes Of their guns.
This morning, the naval commas
der In chief at British northern
port made the announcement Of the
rescue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
OBITUARY

SMITH-Jotn Smith died yester-
day at the home Of his half-broth-
er, George A. Reddig, Of 1923 Edison
avenue. A native Of Southington,
Mr.. smith had lived here more than
so years. He was formerly employed
at the Scovill Mfg. Co.
Survivors include besides Mr. Red
dig niece Miss Marcella McCor-
mack; three nephews, Henry
George and David Mccormack, all
Of Waterbury.
The funeral will be held Monday
morning at 8:15 o'clock from the
Mulville funeral home, 270 West
Main street, to the Church Of S.
Peter and Paul where solemn high
mass will be celebrated at 8 O'Clock.
Burial viii be in Calvary cemetery.
HALLAM- Mark Julius Hallarn,
SIS, native of Waterbury, died
Thursday in Nutley, N. J. Mr.. Hal
lam was born In Waterbury, Sept.
20, 1885. He was a graduate Of
Pratt institute, Brooklyn, N. Y, class
Of 1909, and was mechanical engi-
neer. He left Waterbury about
1912. His father, the late George
r. Hallam, was director of Hallam's
orchestra and music teacher IN
this city for many years.
Mr.. Hallam was formerly q men,
Der of st. Johns Episcopal church,
sang in the choir Of that church,
and acted as an usher. He was a
member Of the National Society Of
Professional Engineers.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Blanche A. Hallam; q daughter,
Doris H. Hallam; q son, Mark r.
Hallam; his mother, Mrs. Agnes
Hallam; and brother, Frederick
w. Hallam.
Services will be held Monday at
$3.50 O'clock at the Hall Memorial
chapel, Riverside cemetery, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
Schenker Predicts
War In The Balkans
Well Known Commentator on History in the Making
Believes Gallant Firms Doomed to Defeat

considerable extent into the back
ground Of the present World War.
which he said could not be laid to
failure of the Versailles treaty, but
went further back than 1917. He
said the whole picture was changed
when Hitler made his pact with
Russia.
He said the minute the pact was
signed war was inevitable.
Germans are now In Russia, the
professor said, building the railroads
Of that country and organizing her
transportation systems to increase
the flow Of war materials.
He said that many people are
wondering when the Allies will at
tack Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that ],
Conrad w. Larson, Of 1900 North
filed an application dated Feb. 18th,
1910, with the Liquor Control Conn
the sale Of alcoholic liquor on the
premises, 1905 North Main st., Wat.
erbury, Conn. The business 10 owned
by Conrad w. Larson, OF 1900 North
Main st.. Waterbury. Conn. ana will
Of 1900 North Main st., Waterbury.
Conn.,, ~ permittee.
CONRAD w. LARSON.
Dated Feb. 18th. 1910. 3.i7.1e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
ENROLL MEMBERS

The Young Democratic Club, at a
meeting at the Grand Restaurant
last night, made plans TO send q
large delegation to the state con-
vention Of Young Democrats In the
spring. Members discussed at length
a program for gaining more recog-
milton for the local group from the
state organization.
James Bianco, chairman Of the
membership committee, reported
that speedy progress Is being made
IN adding new members to the club
Club members are working on Sc
curing new members Ia each Of the
80 voting districts.
Nicholas Zappone. president. a..
nounced that the next meeting Of
the club viii be held Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
MRS. FITZGERALD
Y SPEAKER MONDAY

The weekly lobby forum OF the
Central Y Mopday evening ut Q
o'clock will feature IN address by
Mrs. =. Louise Fitzgerald. head Of
the Connecticut ChildrenS hospi-
tai on Watertown avenue. Alder
manic President John 9. Monagan
viii introduce Mrs. Fitzgerald
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
HI.Y CONFERENCE
IN WESTPORT TODAY

This Connecticut Junior Hi-Y Con-
ference will be held today at the
Westport =. M. o. A. The local
delegates win be: Charles Greenlaw.
Donald Lon, Charles Beebe, Thomas
stack, Herbert Schlander, william
Muller, Robert Mitchell and WI.
liam Walch.
The group viii be In charge Of
Walter Mains and Gordon 0entles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

Returning to the earlier mention
Of appropriations less than are
needed, the same process was fol-
lowed In drawing up the welfare APP
pro7rist4Sn tor 1889. 1t was known
as the year started that the fig
ure was much too low, but 1t was
thought that the scantiness Of the
appropriation would scare the well
fare department into keeping ex-
penditures as low as possible. The
department did cut down as far 1t
could, but all year long 1t had to
keep calling on the finance board
to dole out one large sum, and an
other, and another. Drastic savings
had to be made In other city de-
partments to find the funds needed
TO keep the welfare department
operating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
QUITE A RECORD

Boston, Feb. 17-(UP)-A l4-year-
old Jamaica Plain boy admitted 70
police today that he had made about
IS house breaks since Jan. and had
sold the loot to o man for small
amounts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

Spending Of only fraction Of the
allotted $4,000 would have made
possible an earlier and more effec-
tive fight against the snow that
filled the streets. A street depart
xnent official yesterday was quoted
as saying it will take at least two
weeks to clear the streets at the
present rate Of progress. Appar-
entity what will be done by those
living on streets which will be Wis
tied near the end Of the snow re-
xnoval task Is UP to those people
themselves. If 1t SHOWS at all heav-
fly before then, perhaps they'd bet
ter send dog sleds for some staple
foods and burrow in for the rest
Of the winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

The situation brings up the
old question of whether 1t can
be called economy to cut down
on q vitality necessary service.
Granted that money has been
saved by not placing any extra
men ct work tackling the snow,
does the saving justify the in
convenience and discomfort
which the limited sphere Of the
removal work caused and Is
causing 20 many hundreds Of
taxpayers? 6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

After the disappointment OF
the 1880 census, with the claims
a inefficlency on the part Of
the census crew, Senator Nc.
Carthy and his boys will be
watched closely this year Is they
count noses. The so-near.
yet.so.far count Of 10 years
ago, when corrections brought
the official population down be.
low the 100000 mark TO 99,9O2
= still well.remembered, and
not only BY the Chamber Of
Commerce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

Truck owners were ON hand
wednesday night, as the storm
was at its height, seeking 70 rent
their vehicles 10 their city. But
they were told none would be
hired tiII the next morning. I'm
employed who hoped TO get q
day or two Of work were told
that no extra lsborers were be-
ing hired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

There is no doubt that more mer
were needed, as well as more trucks
but evidently Mr.. Scott-Smith Tell
that the budget allowed him nc
leeway. This, however, does moi
seem to have been the feeling Of
those who drew up the 1910 budget
for they noted in the street depart
snent appropriation that 1t contain
ed an allotment Of $4,000 for snow
removal. There was no separate
snow removal item, the budget max
ers instead providing $4,000 extra
for labor hire and 5000 extra for
truck hire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
Young Girl Returns
From Exciting Trip

Stranded in Europe, Disappointed BY CsnceIIa-
ton of Ships Sailing, Detained BY Authorities,
Anna Cruessinger Joyous on Arriving in y. s. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

Police Of Tokyo. Japan, are round
ing up bribe-takers In connection
with government and private bus
mes deals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

The same reasoning Is behind
most political patronage but you
won't find many politicians who adj
init frankly, like Mr.. Mccarthy, that
they want to give any jobs at their
disposal to friends and fellow par
" members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

Senator Mccarthy isn't ut all
averse TO admitting that pref
erence II being given to Demo-
Gratis In parcelling out the Jobs.
His answer, when he hears any
objections, Is something like
this: Surprising, he says to
the objector, shat you were the
owner Of . factory or q bust
ness, and you found that you
had some jobs OPEN. You find
that . couple Of your relatives
and several close friends can
use those jobs and are qualified
Would you then turn them down
and hire strangers instead?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

Turning to thoughts of spring
.. The federal census will be-
gin I'm April and soon the ap-
pointment of the census takers
FOR the Waterbury district will
be announced. 1t won't come Is
any big surprise that all those
given the appointments will
turn out to be good, loyal Demo-
Gratis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

The board Of finance admit
ted that the $4,000 allotted for
snow removal was low, stating
that the figure was kept down
In hopes Of mot as severe q
winter as 193S-39". 1t must be
remembered, however. TO keep
the picture clear that this weeks
storm was the first really Sc
we're one since Jan. 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17

The demonstrating Jobs will last
tor only two weeks or so but the
clamor for them already is deafen:
ing the Naugatuck Valley. Ear
muffs have become standard ap.
parel for the census director fol-
this area, Senator Dan Mccarthy
Of Ansonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
nIMIA

o,nnfEM.in this city, Feb. 18th,
Willow ct. Funeral services Non
caii Ct Muiviyls funeral Home. 30
West Main g.. this afternoon ana
evening.
sAIITH--In this city. Feb. leth.
1870. John Smith. q iss Ndson Ave:
o'clock, from MHlviile Funeyal
Home, $40 West Main st., to So.
Peter and Paul Church. Burial In
Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
FINLAND, ALLIES
PACT IMMINENT

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-17
ALTMARK HAD
MANY PRISONERS

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03
AMERICAN LEGION POST
 GREAT COMMUNITY ASSET

erican Legion have done and are doing everything within their power, individually and collective ly, to carry out the mandates laid down for them by the founders of The American Legion among them being the mandates to up- hold and defend the Constitution of the United States, to maintain law and order and to foster and perpetuate a 100 percent Ameri- canism
 14 BeehiveS
 Every one of the IA American Le- zion Posts in Alaska is a beehive for men who are striving to carry cut those mandates. By word and deed in the mines and quarries and canneries, on the creeks, in the hills and on the trail, from Ket- chikan in the south to Nome i'll the north, these men, who were ready to lay down their lives if need be in order that this great nation of theirs might continue to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03

the United States of America. And as law enforcement officers, in whatever capacity it may be, they maintain law and order even at imminent hazard of life.
 Community Asset
 I feel that one of the greatest assets that any community can possibly have, not only in Alaska, but elsewhere throughout the Unit ed States, is an American Legion Post with a live, up and going set of officers in control, and an ac- tive. industrious, wide-awake mem bership to back them up. Through it's community service program there is no limit to the good that a Post can do for the city or town in which it is located
 That the several cities and towns in Alaska realize this fact is evil denced by the spirit of cooperation manifested between the Posts and citizens of their community; and to such an extent has this coop eration advanced that today, in each city or town where an Am erican Legion Post is established.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03
By E. M. FOLEY Department Legislative Chairman

Each convention of The Ameri- can Legion, Department of Alaska, by resolution or upon motion ot the assembly, duly carried, directs that efforts be made to have the following session of the Territorial Legislature pass laws remedying some condition affecting the lives of the people of Alaska.
 These attempts might naturally be of 8 selfish nature, affecting only the lives of those who served the nation in the world War of l914-1918. However such has not been the rule, ana I know of only two requests that have been made that the most biased person could interpret as coming under the head ing Of selfish. or class, legislation.
 Our deliberations have been for the benefit of all the persons re- siding in Alaska, and I might add. have not favored any particular class of Alaska residents. This :, extremely at variance with charges directed against us as an organi zation, but proves the wise direc- ton which our Department has enjoyed during the score of years it has been in existence.
 Led Defense Campaign
 Our conventions have been per- sistently advocating the cOnStrue- ton of an International Highway and the urgency of the need tor a first line of defense laid in Alaska. It has been nearly ten years since resolutions on these two subjects were first discussed in our annual councils and resolutions sent to the Delegate to Congress from Alaska and other national figures, praying that those vested with powers C accomplish such matters investi- gate our claims in the premises and act accordingly. We were able to see the need for, and the ad- vantages. of these two ideas as a bulwark guaranteeing our national security.
 It is pleasing to sec. our early ideas bearing fruit, but some Cf the joy is tainted with the know ledge that it has taken a tremen-