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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14
BRITISH DROVE
 BACK AXIS LINES
Four Columns of Troops Stopped-ltalians At-
 tack Alexandria

Cairo, May l4-(UP)--Five Axis columns which advanced east and west of Sollum, Egypt, in the direc- ton of Alexandria yesterday have been thrown back to original posi- tons and are being harassed con- tinuously by British mechanical patrols, British general head quarters communique said today.
 Middle east headquarters said that at Tobruk two medium German tanks had been destroyed. Many casualties were inflicted on the en- emy at Tobruk during a limited of- fensive operation carried out by our troops" the communique said.
 Headquarters said that the situ- ation in Iraq was quiet and that in Ethiopia two British forces were converging on Italian troops en- trenched on Mt. Alaji. These forces were said to be making satisfactory progress.
 "In the lakes area south of Addis Ababa further successes have been gained Ly the capture of strongly defended position" the communique said. "Prisoners taken number 500 together with two batteries of are tillery, five light tanks and one anti tank gun. Our troops also occupied Algi. an important post north of Javello."
 Javello is in southern Ethiopia.
 The communique said that pur- suit of the enemy was continuing on the Negheili-D road where British troops captured more than 100 prisoners during aii action with the enemy rear guard on May 12
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Birth Control Issue May See Floor Fight
Senator Egan Chairman of Public Health, Safety Com. mittee Intends to Bring in An Unfavorable
 Report on Bill
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK
 Democrat Legislative Reporter)

State Capitol, Hartford, May l4-- The birth control issue came square ly to the fore in the Legislature again today with prospects of a floor fight developing in the House on Friday of this week when q sub- stitute measure reported out today by the Public Health and Safety Committee Is brought up.
 Senator Edward P. Egsn, chair man of tho Senate Public Healtl, and Safety Committee, continued to Insist today that he would bring in an unfavorable report on the bill which was heard last month before one of the largest gatherings ever in legislative history. The Water bury legislator was in conference with Senator Joseph P. Cooney sev- eral times today seeking informa- ton on possible parliamentary pro- cedure with respect to his commit tee report. Senator Cooney is an acknowledged authority on parlia- mentary procedure.
 Evenly Divided
 The Senate committee is supposed to be didived evenly, two and two, on the question of the final report. Senator Egan is definitely opposed to a favorable report as is Senator Thomas Curtin of Torrington. Sena- tors H. E. Baldwin and Alfred Bingham are said to favor the bill. Senator Egan believes 8 2-2 vote al- lows him to report the bill as un- favorably since there isn't @ ma- jority in favor of 1t.
 Republican leaders are consider ably upset over the fact that the House will debate the birth control issue on Friday. They have been trying to avoid 1t as they fear an outbreak of religious and personal feelings. It was hoped to have the House committee let the bill die a natural death, but pressure from birth control groups resulted in the favorable report on the substitute bill which provides "a registered physician may advise and prescribe
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14

Governor Robert A. Hurley ex- pressed himself as being deeply shocked by tho demise of my good friend, George Culhane" and an- nounced that he would attend the funeral services, which will take place Friday morning. Members of his staff will accompany the states chief executive to the obsequies. The General Assembly will also be represented. A resolution voicing the sentiments of tho State Senate was adopted today in Q measure in- troduced by Senator Michael V. Blangfleld.
 Mayer SculIy Notified
 Mayor Vincent A. Ecully on being notified of the former senator's death. voiced his regrets In \ formal tribute to his memory. The flag at City Hall was lowered to half stan in memory of the 'colorful senator from the 18th District.
 Former associates of the late senator, including Hugh M. Acorn, Jr, speaker of the House; Senator William J. Shea, Republican i1linor- aty leader; Senator Edward P. Egan of Waterbury and State Police Cons missioner Edward J. Hickey were among the scores who oulogized MT. Culhane's career Of public service, his personal magnetism, executive ability and his steadfast loyalty as a friend As 0 champion of "hon- est, efficient government" he was regarded as fearless and uncompro- missing. In the State Senate he manifested Q deep knowledge Of public affairs and state legislation. He was regarded as an accomplish ed leader in the sponsoring of measures, serving three years as senator from the 18th District.
 Author of Bills
 Today throughout the state, lead- CTS, in paying tribute to ex-senator Cuihane, pointed to his authorship of tho state bank receivership, . bill which protected millions of dol lars of depositors in closed banks. He also advocated and fought cour- ageously for legislation beneficial to state and municipal employees. par- ticularly for school teachers, fire- men and policemen. He obtained
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HESS TALKED TO
 MANY PERSONS
Held As Star Prisoner of British Somewhere in
 Scottish Highlands
BY NED RUSSELL

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Glasgow, Scotland, May 14--(UP. At least one British cabinet min. ister has interviewed Rudolf Hess No. 3 Nad, at the Castle overlook ing tho rolling Scottish highlandt where he is held as 6 star prisoner of war under close guard, it was re- ported authoritatively today.
 This was not confirmed by off, cials assigned to Hess. There was growing belief here that Prime Mln- ister Winston Churchill might visit the castle soon to talk to him.
 It is understood that Hess has talked 6 great deal to British offl- cials sent here and to the special guards detailed to him, and has even revealed German war secrets. Hess is in c small room of the castle to which he was sent from here. An army officer Is in charge. There are many British patients in the castle, which has been converted Into a hospital, some of them vic- tins of German submarine or air. plane attacks.
 The NaA leader enjoys special status. He Is comfortable, though he still suffers some pain in the ankle which he injured in parachuting from his plane near Glasgow.
 Given Every Care
 Hess has 6 small private room, . special private guard and special medical care. The army officer ii charge of him has supplied him with pajamas, tooth brush and shaving kit. Between questionings, and chats with his guards, Hess spends much time doSiilg. His stam- ina seems low, due to fatigue and the reaction from . long period of
 
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DR. CERRINCER TO
 TEACH BOSTON U.

Clinton, N. Y., May 14-(UP)-- Dr. Karl Geiringer, refugee Aus trian author and musioclogist. to- day announced his resignation as visiting music professor at Hamil- ton college for a full professorship at Boston University College oi Music.
 Gelringer was frmerly curator of the Archives. museum and library of the famous friends Of music so- clety in Vienna and a personal friend Of Ex Chancellor Kurt 6ohuschnius.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14
TRADE SCHOOL IS
 LOOKING BETTER
State Education Comniis- siOner Grace May Make
 Available $l,30O,OOO
BY RAYMOND ,. FITZPATRICK Democrat Legislative Rcportcrl

State Capitol, Hartford, May 14.- Hope for the Waterbury setate trade school was considerably brighter to- day when The Democrat learned that State Education Commissioner Alonzo B. Grace had proposed to the Appropriations Committee @ plan whereby $l l,S00,o00 would be snade available for new state trade schools.
 The money would be taken from on item now in the state budget for expansion and improvement of ex- isting trade school facilities. Com missioner Grace Is represented as believing this sum could be better spent at this time in staffing and eouipping new trade schools rather than enlarging present ones.
 If 1t should happen that money
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Death Of Senator Culhane Mourned
 By City, State
Passed Away in Early Hours of Morning t,ts Resi-. dence-Many Tributes Come From All Over
 State, Aside From Those At Home

The State of Connecticut and the City of Waterbury paused in the consideration of official business to take formal cognzance of the death today of former legislator and outstanding citizen George Culhane who died at his residence here early this morning Death was attributed to heart aent with which the deceased was stricken two years ago and against which he waged valiant but futile fight He died at 325 o'clock following very serious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14

British press emphasized belief that the long-standing loyalty of the No. 3 Nazi to his ruehrer might indicate that Hitler had sent him on Q fam tastic flight to Britain to create c false scent".
 That attitude, some British sources believed, was likely to be intensi- fled by a sudden shift in the Nazi statements about Hess which put emphasis on his past patriotism and on Hitler's past declarations in favor of a reasonable" peace.
 The British suspicious of Hess As the spearhead of Q new Axis offen- siye for peace on Hitler's terms may have originated in high places in view of the widespread denunciations of the No. 3 Nazi in British news papers.
 The Manchester Guardian led the attack on Hess with statement that Hess record of loyalty to the Fuehrer and the recent Nazi honors accorded him would indicate Q plot to weaken ''unconquerable" Britain ct 6 crlti- cal moment -- perhaps Q plot that had gone wrong because Hess frac- tured on ankle bone in his para chute landing in Scotland.
 Eden Sees Dissension
 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, addressing the English Speaking Union, said that Hesss flight was explained In part by dissension and tension among tho NaA leadership.
 "You are certain to see In times of stress and strain evidence among that small group of men (The Nazi leadership not only tension but dis. sension," Eden said.
 "In this you may well find in part at least an explanation for the par achute descent that 50 electrified the world this last weekend"
 Other newspapers joined in the comments with bitter denunciatio | In which Hess was called everything | from a skunk" to the worlds No. | 3 enemy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14
MILK PRODUCTION

Boston, May l4.-(UP)-New Eng land milk production per COW on May was the highest since 1927. the New England crop reporting service said today. Production was 3.S pee cent greater than on May 1 last year and T.l per cent greater than the lQ-year May ! average.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14

Concord, Mass. May i4.-UP)- Sgt. Robert w. Terwilliger, 25. re- gently assigned to the I0ist Cavalry medical detachment at Fort Devens. died last night ct a hospital Of in- juries suffered when an aft0 struck his stalled motorcycle. He was 8 na- two of Richmond HiAls. N. K.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 MAY IA, 1941
By United Press)

Major forces of Che Neither lands army capitulated to Ger many ssto prevent further blood shed." Troops 0m the small ueninsula of Zecland still held out.
 The German bIitxkrieg smashed across Belgium into France. The Historic city of Sedan was seized amd Che western end of the AEmgi- nnt Fnne was atfacked. The battle was described as lhe greatest in ssellwm wmTfAKe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14
Trojan Horse Trick" Is Feared By War Leaders Of Great Britain
Great Britain Given Warning To Beware
Rudolph Hess, May Be Secret Envoy of Hitler, for Some Underhand Game - Hess Has Been
 Talking Many Hours
BY EDWARD W. BEATTIE, JR. Limited Press Staff COrrespOmden

London, May IA. - (UP) = Great Britain was warned today to beware of the possibility that Adolf Hitler using his personal deputy Rudolf Hess in sinister trick designed to win the by Trojan Horse methods Although Winston Churchill was expected to interview him soon the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-14

start now on the road Co smccessi Enrell in Post Junior College of Commerce. Summer Term Begins June &e~~A4y,
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May t4-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for I,his Year Expenses Last Tses
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
Additional Society
Faculty Entertained
 Miss Helen McM ahoy,

The members 0. the faculty of Wilby high school entertained Miss Helen McMahon at 6 dinner last night at the Tavern Rosanae, Mid- dlebury. Those who attended were Joseph Kennedy, principal of Wilby, Ralph Hayward, Miss Grace K. Re- gan, Miss Helen Doran, Miss Alma Eaton, Miss Phenice Powers, Frank Skehan, Helen Healey, Natalie AL tieri, Geneva Page, Ethel Magoon, Katherine Maliff, Fernessy Canty, Mary Mccarthy, Mary Hutchinson, Kathleen Garren, Cecilia Jackson, Elizabeth Hazen, Georgianna Clark, Edward Schnier, Maureen Luddy, Rose Hutchinson, Kathleen .Fitzger- aid, Mary Walsh, Agnes Marron, Helen Moore, Miriam Rhodes.
 Gertrude Hutchinson, Janet Killa- lea, Mary Mulcahy, Katherine Crary, Fred Wiedora, Mary Louise Martin, Kathleen Blacker, Nicho- las Mambruno, Lucy Bowes, Edward Fitzpatrick, Ruth Stoughton, Rosita Keenan, Louise Kennedy, James Moran, James Lee, Margaret Kelly, Leona Keavaney, George Grady, Mary Murphy, Helen McMahon and Mary Schmidt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
VALLEY GRANGE
 HONORS MEMBERS

Naugatuck, June 1.-Two mem bers of the Beacon Valley Grange who have been connected with tho organization for 50 years will be honored Friday night at the sos ciety's meeting In Grange hall when they will receive gold sheaf certifi- gates.
 These are Mrs. Josephine Downes and Mrs. Daniel Doolittle, Mrs. June Saunders and Harry A, Dalby wlll receive silver certificates, des" tgnating membership for 25 years Worthy Overseer Francis Roberts of Wethersfleld will present the cer. kificates. Master William Brush will preside.
 The Juvenile Grange will hold Us annual competitive program after the session. The Golden Cleaners are holding an all-day meeting to- day with Mrs George Lannon as hostess,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
Lend Lease Materials Going Across Oceans
Both Britain China Get Great Quantities of Supplies
 Scale 10 Times Greater Than Year Ago

Iron and steel products and ma chine tools exported were three times as great in dollar value,
 Explosives exports in the first four months this year were l7 times greater than in the same period last year.
 Firearms and ammunition exports in the first four months were 90 times greater.
 The $750o0,0oo worth of lend-lease supplies, which included food as well as munitions, were delivered to Britain and China between March 27 - when the $7,oo0, 100000 appro. prlNtion was approved and June l. Britain also continued to re- ceive increasingly larger deliveries of materials ordered before that program was initiated,
 Real aid to the British extended beyond the shipment of war sup. plies, however, Informed sources said that more than 60 Allied mar chant ships are now in American yards undergoing repairs, being equipped with deck guns, anti-mas- netic mine devices and ammunition, By July i5 this number Is expected to be increased to 200,
 Between March 27 and June 1, MT, Roosevelt allocatod more than $4,. 250,000,0o0 la lend.lease funds among five government agencies - War, Navy, Agriculture and Treas ury departments, and the maritime commission, It was understood that since June l, considerable portion of tho balance also has been allo- cated,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
Scouts To Open Training School

Women who are looking for their niche in the national defense pro- gram may find the answer through a new plan soon to be initiated by the Girl Scouts. Beginning this spring, thirty-one Girl Scout train Ing schools throughout the United States will offer courses designed to answer the question: What can I do to help?"
 The plan, called Training for To- days Needs" will provide an over- all picture of the role of women in national defense, plus specific train. ing in how to lead girls into active citizenship. Students will be able to concentrate on one or more aspects of girl leadership according to their own choice.
 Tt takes intelligence and enthusi. asm to lead e Girl Scout troop, says Mrs. Chester Little, Commis- sioner of Girl Scouts Tt takes in- telligence to realize that the job of training girls in democracy, self-re- lance, tolerance, and resourceful- ness, Is e task of the utmost i'm. portance to our safety as c demo- cratic nation.
 No nation can exist on energen- cy services alone. If America is to be strong throughout this crisis and beyond, the less spectacular task Of proper training Of its young people must be continued with sympathy and understanding.
 An enthusiasm born of patriot ism--the deep, staying kind of pa- triotism--is needed. This Is Q job for people who believe In what they're doing, people who will 60 on doing 1t, even though they can't tie 1t, up in neat little bundles every night.
 If you want fireworks" Mrs. Chester Little, commissioner of Girl Scouts, concludes, don't come to the Girl Scouts. But if you can cherish c tiny flame, and would enjoy watching 1t grow into Q steady bea- con, try Training for Today's Needs. can promise you c satisfaction that will be- lasting"
 During the year the following per- sons have completed girl scout lead- ership training courses and are helping groups of girls to realize their aim of having . good time and practicing democracy Mrs.. Herbert Knutson, Mrs. Dudley Bur- ton, zzrs. Cyril Roberts, Mrs. Ray- moTid Mills, Mrs. F. E. RAley, Mrs. Edwin Wells, Mrs. Leonard Com- stock, Mrs H. '. Voeeili, Mrs. ]. O. Collins, Mrs. Alfred E. Verchot, Ed- win Northrop and Misses AAazAo kAun, and Lsmysa 0ihbs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11

New York, June 1l-CUP)-Stocks turned irregular on profit-taking to- day after . firm opening. Trading frightened.
 seiective buying went ahead in many issues. Lane Bryant rose 8 point to 8 1-2. Wilson preferred gained 3 and International Aericul- tural Corporation prior preferred 3 l-2. Penn Dixie preferred A stock and Pittsburgh Coal preferred were up more than point.
 U. s. Steel was at 56 3-S of l-s around noon; Bethlehem "A up 1-4; Chrysler 59 3-4 of 1-8; General Mo. tors 39 3-8 of 1-4: American Tele. phone 160 S-4 o: 7-s; Santa Fe 28
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
Linen ShosVer Given
 Miss Helen Gervais

Miss Helen Oervais was the guest of honor at a linen shower given by Miss Ruth Gervais, who will be her maid of honor.
 The guests included, Mrs, John Gruzes, Mrs. Norman Schaeffer, Mrs. John Page, Mrs. Buddy Hogan, Mrs. Mary Diogastine, Mrs. Angle Page, Mrs. Ruth White, Mrs. Harry Irving, Mrs. John Rielly, Mrs, John Swasey, Mrs. B. Burns, Mrs. Loret- to Gervais.
 Mrs. Charles Sanderson, Mrs, Loretta Sheehy, Mrs. Joseph Page, Mrs. Anna Pazera, Mrs. Felix Daras, Mrs. Eizauskas, Mrs. Ann Kracue- mas, Mrs. Mary Budzinuskas, Mrs, Wiilfred Jarvis, Vicki Wioneck, Joe sephine Birney, Marie Birney, Ann Early, Mary Hanley, Mary Gatfney Helen Pazera and Ruth Gervais.
 Miss Virginia Mascolo, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Edward Mascolo of Oakville avenue, was graduated from National Park college, Forest Glen, Maryland, on June 4. Miss Mascolo also attended the Senior Prom ct Dickinson college, Carlisle | Pa,
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BY SANDOR s. KLEIN Limited Press Staff CorrespOndent

Washington, June II. - (UP) - Approximately $75,000,00 worth oi 'lend- lease" materials have been delivered to Great Britain and China in the two months since en- actment of the $7000, 100000 aid- to- o-demooracies program, 1t was learned today,
 Defense officials said aid to Bri- tain now was on a scale at least 10 times greater than last year,
 Authoritative sources also dis- closed that President Roosevelt had asked the Army and Navy to pre- pare a report on what additional war supplies, purchased with funds ap- propriated before March II, were available for immediate disposition
 President Roosevelt's initial report on the progress of lend-lease activi- ties was expected to be transmitted to Congress today. The act requires the President to make such N report every 90 days,
 Defense officials summarized aid to Britain this way:
 Aircraft exports In the first five months this year were l2 times as great as in the corresponding months of l040,
 Aircraft engine exports were 10 times greater for the same period
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
ELKS FLAG DAY
 PROGRAM READY

Naugatuck, June 1.-The Nauga- tuck lodge of Elks Is completing preparations for It's annual Flag Day exercises at the Futile lawn, North Church street, Saturday at 3 p. m. Rev. George Dunn of St.. Francis church will be the principal speaker.
 Warden Leo Brophy will deliver the address of welcome and James T. Leary, @ member of the Nauga- tuck high school faculty, will give the history of the flag. Compensa- ton Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot will act as master of ceremonies.
 Part of the program vii be pre- sented by grammar school children. Jeremiah Callahan, Jr. heads the committee in charge. The public is invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-11
|FINE, JAIL TERM | GIVEN O'ROURKE
Defles Policeman, With Abusive Language, to
 Arrest Him

william o'Rourke, AS, of 2l0 Bald- win street, charged with breach of peace and drunkenness, was fined $i0 and costs on the first count and received 30 days in jail on the sec ond charge in city court today when arraigned before Judge John l.. Gaffney.
 Patrolman Joseph Phelan testi- fled Q'Rourke has been @ nuisance on Baldwin street for the past 10 days and that numerous complaints were made to him of milk and other groceries being missed from veran- das. He said he found ORourke asleep in an old car and told him to move. O'Rourke went away, O1h- cer Pheian said, but returned later and challenged the cop to arrest him, using abusive language.
 Edward Hussey, 32, of 51 East Clay street, received e continuance until tomorrow on charge of being a fugitive from justice: He is wanted by authorities in Long Island, N. Y., for non-support.
 Adam Callan, 64, of 60 Montgotn- cry street, paid $5 for rolle on @ road rules charge. Two other motor ists received nolles on payment of $5 each on road rules violation. They were Max Israel, 62, of 145 Plaza avenue, and Charles Morkis, 34, of 85 Draper avenue.
 Israel was involved In an acci- dent last night backing into Q park ing space on East Main street, patrolman John Mcdonnell said, He struck passing car. Slight damage was done to both cars.
 Morkis was arrested, by Motor Patrolman Matthew Guarini yester- day as Q result of an accident the previous day.
 Officer Guarinl said he struck Q car driven by Ernest A. Marine of Briarclif avenue on Willow and Arch streets.
 Henry Burke, 43, also known as Black, of 28 Center street, was granted e continuance to June 26 on @ charge of driving an autoino- bile without an operators license.