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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21

many will exact retaliation in' Q ratio of 10 10 1.
 This warning refers to future or already existing treatment" 1t was emphasized
 The German troops landed after intensive Stuka dive bombing plano preparation, 1t was announced. 1 Landings were started early yes. terday morning, 1t was said.
 The German announcement of the landing came 24 hours after the British. Informants had refused firmly to confirm the British :e- ports, asserting that operations re- mained In the realm Of military secrecy.
 They had called attention to the German custom of saying nothing until an operation was well under way and, If possible, until success had been assured.
 On Other Fronts
 Tn the Mediterranean, Axis planes again attacked Malta and Rome re- ported that q hit had been scored on l0000"ton British cruiser.
 Fighting in North Africa was mostly patrol action, although the Italians slad British forces besIeged at the Libyan City Of Tobruk had suffered severe casualties in at- temptS to break through the Ger man-Italian lines.
 Details Of the British land and alt offensive against the pro- Axis fraql army were meagcr except Soi previous reports that the British had crossed the Euphrates to within 35 miles of Baghdad, but from Is- tanbul and Palestine came reports that the Turks were taking a firm CT attitude toward Axis penetration of the Near East and had closed the railroad running from Syrian along the Turkish border to 1raq as far af German tourists" were concerned.
 For the time being, according to Q dispatch from United Press Cor respondent Henry T. Gorrell ir North Palestine, there did not ap- pear to be additional movement of Axis aerial forces through Syria to Iraq.
 As a result, 1t seemed probable that Hitler was depending chiefly on reinforcement of his Crete invasion army by Air Borne trops, regardless of heavy losses suffered so far as hundrdes Of big transports carried the Germans over the Island
 The only comment in Berlin was that "a formidable" force would De necessary to capture crete and that the German general staff was not in the habit of doing things by halves.
 The Germans angrily denied Brit ish statements that at least l,500 oi the parachute invaders wore New Zealand battle dress. A Nazl spokes. man said that If the parachutissl were treated as spies-that is. sho upon capture-the Germans woulC retaliate at a ratio of 10 to one. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21

| Cretan airportS and this increase the difficulties Of the Royal Air Force. There was but one good air field in Crete before the war and 1t was believed hardly likely that the Royal Air Force could have established more than half dozen emergency fields during the last six months since the island was oc- cupied by British forces.
 Defenders Confident
 However. there was every con- fdence here that the Greek, British and New Zealand troops on the island would defend themselves Stoutly. Tn Baj. Gen. Bernard Frey berg, in command, they had q most redoubtable leader, one who had proved himself many times under fire. He had risen faster than any other British empire ofiicer-from second lieutenant to brigadier gen. eral-during the last war. Ohicial- ly credited with nine wounds, he actually suffered IA.
 Experts emphasized that the first German parachutist landing yes- terday undoubtedly were in the na- ture of preliminary maneuver, possibly designed to test the strength of the Allied forces and to seek a weak spot suitable for a major air borne assault.
 On the Allied side was the fact that four big mountain peaks form the greater part of the islands backbone and that they are linked with high, bare saddles from which numerous ribs of limestone and oruptive rock project on each side and fall deeply to the sea. The whole country, they said, presented obstacles 10 an invader. So they added, did Jugoslavia and Greece, with the difference that here the Germans were relying on parachut- ists and men landed from transport planes.
 The strength of the Allied forces is a secret, But 1t was recalled that on May G. the day after Frey bergS appointment as commander in chief, 1t had been announced thattwo full Greek divisions, or up to 30,000 men, had been landed there after escaping from Greece IL was questionable whether they had been able to eyacuate with anything butt he lightest equipment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21

ness and mercy of God arc reflected In these hospitals, all built on sturdy foundations.
 He asked the blessings of God upon the hospital and all It's work CTS within. The bishop urged that with so much peace and joy within this diocese all should pray fo1 peace throughout the world
 BcnedIction was given by Father Skelly,
 In the procession of clergy into and from the chapel Right Rev MonsIgnorii William Flynn, chan. cellor of the diocese, and Joseph M. Valdambrini led the numerous priests.
 Rev. John Connor, former hospi- tai chaplain, acted AS cross-bearer while the Revs. George Reilly and John Dial were acolyteS.
 Following the religious services guests, inclding civic dignitarieS, headed by Mayor Vincent A. Scully, members of the hospital directorate, officers and members Of the hospi- tai staff nurses, and sisters, headed by Mother Mary Sacred Heart, su- perintendent of St. Marys, were escorted through the new wing on an inspection tour.
 Among the many visiting sisters was Mother Mary Xavier, superin- tendent of St. Francis hospital Hartford, and formerly in charge at St. Mary's,
 Refreshments were served in the solarIum on the roof of the new wing. The visiting clergy were en- tertained at q dinner served in the new nurses cafeteria in the baSe- ment.
 Clergy In Attendance
 Among the clergy present were Monslgnor Flynn, Monsignor Val. dambrini, Rev. Nicholas Coleman Stamford, Rev. Michael Heating Rev, Peter Cuny, Rev. James Brod. erIck, Rev. John Conlan, Rev Eugene P. Cryne, Rev, Francis M O'shea, all of Waterbury, Rev. Johf Kelley and Rev. Charles Hagerty Stamford, Rev. Philip HusSey, Rev Lawrence E. Skelly, Rev, J. L, Cor man, Rev. r. J. Corrigan, all oI Waterbury, Rev. Raymond Mulcahy New Haven, Rev. Francis s, O'Neill New Haven, Rev. J, Oliver Cronan Rev. David M. O'Keefe, Rev. James r. Woods, all Of Waterbury, Rev William r. Casey, Seymour, Rev Thomas McGarry, Oakville, Rev. Jo. geph Valantiejus, Rev. Alfree
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21

As soon as the patronage log jam was broken, 1t was believed various committees would shower down hun dreds of bills in both chambers, while many others simply would be forgotten in the rush for adjourn ment.
 Increase Senators
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 2i-(UP)- The Senate and House committees on senatorial districts today voted favorably on bill creating an addi- tional seat In the state Senate.
 The bill would increase the Senate membership from 35 to 36 by dlvid- Ing the Stamford and Greenwich district Into two senatorial districts. The Stamford district, under the measure, would remain the 27th, and Greenwich would become the 36th district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21

Continued from Page D Fire Private Harold Parker Of Wa terbury, Completely disabled the city introduced bill granting him full pension rights some time ago, but this bill together with a num- Der Of others has been delayed in House committee.
 Other sources saidt oday that the Cities and Boroughs Committee would complete action on all Wa terbury pension bills this week. The principal one among this group Is that granting @ pension to Mrs. Kathryn Lynch, widow of the late Fire Chief Thomas J. Lynch. This bill was endorsed by the late George T. Culhane and opposed by the Wa terbury city administration.
 Forfeited Rights
 The House today passed bill re- storing forfeited rights to Max Shul- kin of Waterbury.
 In the Senate yesterday bill was passed restoring forfeited rights to Louis Schiller, Jr., of Naugatuck. Originally this bill lad passed both houses, but was one of several held up in the Senate upon a technical ruling of Lieut.. Gov. Odell Shepard that there must be a two-thirds vote of the Senate in approval before such a bill could be ruled passed. The Schiller bill had to be recalled from the expressing clerks office to correct this technicality.
 The Senate also passed bill re- storing forfeited rights to Charles DiRienzo of Waterbury. The bill was raised in committee at the request of Rep. Daniel ,. Mahaney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
First Patient Registered In
 Hospital Wing

Following the impressive ceremonies of dedlcatlng the $45O,OO0 wing of st. Mary's hos pltal yesterday afternoon, ser- vices In which Most Rev. Maurice Y. McAullffe, Bishop of Hartford, participated, the facilities of the addition were made available to the public of Waterbury this morning and promptly taken advantage of.
 Frank Cronan of ~ Earl street was the first patient ad- mltted to the new north wing. He Is Q patient of Dr. Edward A. Post and Is an employe of the Eastern Color Printing Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21

Continued from Page D obtain their permission for any dis. position Of the Americans.
 However, it was understood here that the German authorities had of- fcred to facilitate repatriation of the Americans by way Of Hendaye, on the Spanish frontier, and Spain and Portugal.
 The United States Consulate was rot notified of the whereabouts of the crew of the Zam2am.
 Waterman will check the papers of the 40 passengers listed as Americans to verify their national ity,
 The Americans were housed at hotels at st. Jean DeLuz, which ia famous as Basque coast resort in the BiarritZ area.
 The consulate was not informed by the Germans when or how the passengers recahod St. Jean after the sinking of their ship in the South Atlantic on It's way from New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21


 him several weeks ago to ask for the Custodian appointment when 1t appeared evident to him (Alcorn) that some sort of arrangement ought to be made in regards to the records. At that time hlcorn was the target of a federal govern- ment subpoena, whose efforts to examine the records have been as strenuous as that of tiie city.
 Assuming that an accord can be reached between counsel for for mer city officials, the federal gov ernment, and the city, then pos sibly an appointment will be made, Judge Wynne stated.
 Development in the possible city suits against former officials tend to point to definite "action" within the next week or two.
 Some Action Soon
 City Corp. Counsel J, Gregory Lynch stated today that some acc ton" would be taken soon, but he declined to say just when, or against whom.
 In respect to the matter of reach- Ing q settlement in the $l00,000 surity bond issue, made with the Maryland Casualty Go" he said that the city may have to file suit.
 The company, 1t is understood, has offered settlement terms, but these have been unacceptable to the city.
 Pending also Is the s600000 Good Government association civil action against Daniel J. Leary, former city controller. This was first filed more than two years ago, and was recently held over on the Superior Court docket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
York to Egypt via the Cape Of Good Hope and the Red Sea.
 ThOusadns Waiting
ThOIlSadIlS WhIIIHB

Washington May l-(UP)-The thousands of Americans waiting ln Portugal for q chance to return to the United States may be joined soon by the 142 passengers Of the Zam2am.
 Those who want to continue their voyages to African ports, or those who decide to return to the United States, will have 10 go to Lisbon Recent state department estimates are that there are some $500 Amer leans in Portugal now, most of whom have their names on the walt" ing lists of homebound clipper planes and steamships.
 No concern was felt for the safe- ty of the American passengers.
 Under international law, they must receive the same treatment from the Germans aS an American in German territory of his own free will--with the exception that 1t Is the responsibility of the Germans 10 feed and care for them.
 Official German action in the zam2am sinking was expected to be confined to an Investigation of the facts, It was pointed out that the German commander who destroyed the zamzam had apparently pro- ceeded in full compliance with In- ternational law.
 Under accepted rules, belliger- ent has full right to sink ship carrying more than 50 per cent con {. traband--as the Germans claim the zamzam did. Placing the passengers in a lifeboat would have suffIcIed under the law, provided they were not an unreasonable distance from shore,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21

(Continued from Page D commissioner: George L. Burke West Hartford, as public works commissioner; and John M Bailey, Hartford, as statute revision com- missioner.
 Sen. Cooney Hits Delay
 Senate delay In confirming the nomination of Superior Court Judge Edwin 0, Dickenson to the supreme court and the renomination of Judge Alfred 0. Baldwin to the su- pertor court brought Q sharp at- tack from Sen. Joseph P. Cooney D., Hartford
 "As q member of the bar" Cooney said, q resent It." The senator saio he would have nothing to do with the delay If 1t was for 'political strategy.
 Cooney said these court nomina- tons were not tiled up With legis- lation and other nominations" and should not be "held up."
 The Senate also confirmed the nomination of State Auditor Lewis w, Phelps, Andover Democrat, as state finance commissioners
 Sen. Joseph B. DoWnes, D., Nor. Wich, president pro tempore of the Senate was mentioned prominently for appointment as auditor to re. place Phelps. ..
 As regards the governors two re. maining nominations to the superior court, informed opinion still hele that Common Pleas Judge Samue Mellitz, Bridgeport, would receive one of the posts. The other re. mained toss-up between Sen. VII! liam J, Shea, R., Manchester, ane Rep William L. Haddan, R., West Haven, leaders in their respective branches
 Birth Control Bill Hartford, Conn, May 2l.-(UP)- A measure authorizing the distribu. ton of birth control information 1T Connecticut, which passed the House late yesterday l64 to GA, was dis patched to the Senate today, where 1t may never come to vote.
 The birth control bill in the Sen ate remained locked In the files O. the public health and safety com mittee, which probably will not re- port out the measure. If 1t does 1t was regarded as certain the Sen, ate would vote down the bill. The House also sent to the Senate a bill making vast changes in thu states merit system statute, as re- suit of the legislative merit system Investigating committees report.
 The House-a approved changes would eliminate about 4000 employei of state institutions, abolish promo. tional examinations, eliminate re. quirements that appointments bt made from the three highest wht qualify in an examination, and ere. ate a division of examiners in tht department Numerous other changes were adopted, the House approving the committees report verbatim. Long Sessions
 Both chambers Weht into long af. ternoon sessions, with prospect o! night sessions soon improving. Con- stitutional adjournment date was two weeks from today.
 The Senate public utilities com mittee submitted a favorable report on an administration bill requiring annual audits by public utilities, tC be paid for by the utilities. Another major administration bill concern ing rural identification remained ir conference committee.
 Gov. Hurley's milk control reform bill, which he regards as the most important of his must" legislation was made the order of the day fol Thursday at D. m. in the House Republicans will caucus earlier Il the day on the bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
MRS. ANNA UFAS
 HOSPITAL PATIENT

Mrs Anna Ufas, 83, of II Curtis street, Union City, was reported this noon as "resting comfortably" at st.. Mary's hospital She was ad. mitted Monday night with frac- tured right hip sustained In a fall In her home, Her condition was said to be fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
Four Year Terms

Hartford, Conn, May 2l.-(UP)- Resolutions proposing constitutional amendments providing for four-year terms for the governor and other elective state officers, and for an- nual sessions of the general assemb- ly, were approved today without de- bate In the House.
 The elections of state officers would be held during presidential off-years, commencing In l946.
 The amendment changing the bi- ennial legislative sessions, called for the assembly to convene the first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
NOVICE SKATER

East St. Louis, I'll. (UP)-A prowl-
 CT stole pair of roller skates with shoes attached from Art Lamely's automobile. Police deduced that the thief was a novice skater, since he also took a pint of rubbing alcohol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
CITY LEGISLATORS
 HIT BIRTH CONTROL
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bury.
 Rep Charles D. Gibson of Wolcott was not recorded; neither was Rep. Arthur IT. Russell of Watertown. There were 43 members unrecorded,
 Torrington's two members of the House, Virginia N, Rossi and Alex c. Constable, Jr, voted against the bill
 When the bill came into the House the first motion was to table. Non- debatable 1t was defeated in about the same proportion as the later vote on the bill itself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
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Wednesday after and first Monday of January each year, and adjourn not later than the first Wednesday after the second Monday In April
 To become a law, both resolutions must be approved again by the 1884 legislative session and then be put to a popular vote in 1944.
 A third amendment, permitting the lieutGnant-governor elect to as- sume the office of governor in event of the death Of the governor elect also was approved without discus- sion.
 Hartford, Conn, May 2l.-(UP) With adjournment only two weeks away decision was made today to have Monday sessions of the legis- lature to help dispose of the more than one thousand bits remaining to be considered,
 Sen. William J. Shea, R., Man. chester, Senate Republican leader, said, however, there would be no session Memorial day.
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 21.-(UP)- State Auditor Lewis w. Phelps, An dover, offered his resignation to- day to Governor Hurley, effective July ] when he will become state commissioner of finance and con- trol Phelps recently was reappoint- cd by the legislature to be auditor for four years.
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 2l,-(UP,- The House interpretations commit- to favorably reported today on a bill authorizing organization of the Aircraft Mutual Insurance ,Co., of Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21

A new Italian metal hydroplane will be added to the service between Rome and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21

A clergyman of Eussex, England. who has bred green mouse, said, T have dreamed of 1t for 50 years"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
TJJSKER

Errol Flynn has carved ele- plants ttlsk sent 10 him by an Indian niAharaIah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
NO CUSTODIAN YET
 OF TRIAL RECORDS

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AMBULANCE MEN
 MAY BE ARRESTED

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l42 AMERICANS
 NEAR BORDEAUX

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
SPITS IN FACE OF
 PRESIDING JUDGE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
CITY CHARTER BILL PASSES TOMORROW

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COURT PATRONAGE
 IN CONFERENCES

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Evening star., 1941-01-02
Nurses Urgently Needed
For Reserve, Army Says
Rrthe Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
An urgent need for registered
nurses for duty with the Army Re-
serves was reported today by the
War Department.
In January alone, officials esti-
mated. 1,49l additional nurses will
be placed on active duty in Army
hospitals opening in all parts of
the country. Another large quota
will be needed for hospitals to be
completed in February and March.
The department plans to have
4.ol9 members of the Army Nurse
Corps Reserve on extended active
duty by June 30. l941.
Nurses must be single and be-
tween 21 and 40 years old. They
must be graduates of approved
schools of nursing, registered as
provided by State laws and Ameri-
can citizens. The initial rate of pay
is $40 a month, plus full mainte-
nance.
Evening star., 1941-01-02
City News in Brief
TODAY

TODAY.
Luncheon, North Washington
Lions Club, KenesaW Restaurant,
1874 pm.
Luncheon meeting, Washington
Institute of Public Accountants,
Madrillon Restaurant, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Cosmopolitan Club,
Carlton Hotel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Junior Board of Com
merce, Hotel Annapolis, 1890 pm.
Dinner, Thirteen Club, Willard
Hotel, $50 pm.
Meeting, Board of the Soroptimist
Club. Willard Hotel, pm
Conference, Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen and Enginemen,
Hotel Annapolis, all day.
TOMORROW.
Buffet luncheon. First Friday
Luncheon Club, Willard Hotel, 1890
pm.
Buffet luncheon. D. c. Bankers
Association, Willard Hotel. l2:45 p m.
Dance, Shepherds of Bethlehem,
Lafayette Hotel, 10 pm.
Conference, Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen and Enginemen,
Hotel Annapolis. all day.
Evening star., 1941-01-02

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-07
JERRY WAITE'5
 FATHER KILLED
 IN AUTO CRASH
Details of Tragedy in Mon- tana Learned in Letter
 From Sister

The accident in which Jerry Waite of Juneau was critically injured was a triple tragedy for the family. Her father was killed instantly and her mother suffered a dislocated hir and broken arm.
 The mother and father met Mrs Waite at the Billings, Montana airport and were driving home to Lewistown, Montana, when a truck turned into their car. Mrs. Waite and her mother are still in a Billings hospital. The Juneau Forest Ser vice employee is expected to recover though she is not entirely out of danger yet, according to a letter received today from her sister, Mrs L. R. Duff, of Frannie, Wyoming
 Mrs. Duff writes that she was driving to Lewistown that day to be on hand for a surprise party planned for their parents on the occasion of Mrs. Waites return She passed the wreck on the high way without. knowing her parents and sister were involved
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-07
CIVIL SERVICE
 EXAMINATION NJ

An examination for positions as training specialist, paying from $3,200 to $500 year, has been an- nounced by the United States Civil ployment lists will be set up accord ployment lists will beset up accord ing to types of training work for which eligibles are qualified. Ap- plications must be on file at the Commissions Washington office not later than June 27,, 1941.
 Responsible experience in organ izing, developing, and administer ing programs for training employ ees in industry, business, or gov ernment is required. Applicants must have demonstrated their ab:l- ity to use variety of techniques and training methods, as we'll as a thorough knowledge of at least one field in which they have organized and administered a training pro- gram. In addition to this experi- ence, completion of either 4-year college course or years of addi- tional experience is required.
 Training specialists will plan, organize, and direct training pro grams for variety of technical and professional personnel in a major department of the Govern ment. They will act as consultants to operating departments in mat ters of training procedures and policy, and will adapt and devise training methods and materials.
 Full information as to the re- quirements for this examination and application forms, may be ob- tained at 311 Federal Building.