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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-27
CHAPTER IO2

by the NaZiS, but by the
Communist leaders and their
inhuman intrigues. / saw how
/ had been fooled. l had come
to hate the leaders who had
wrecked my chances for a
decent existence.
Allegiance TO the Cominten
was allegiance 10 the Krem-
lin, and equal TO the crime of
high treason. / had, at last,
discovered that / was a Ger
man, that / belonged 10 Ger
many, that there was only
one way in which l could
atone for the crimes ! had
committed; 10 serve Germany
by fighting its enemies. the
Com m unists, the overled
democracies, the emissarfeS or
Judah! l hated the Jews.
All this had created in me
the Overwhelming urge 10
openly reject the Communist
creed. / wanted clear
break. ! wanted all my for
mer comrades TO know that l
was a Communist no more.
That is why l had written the
declaration; wanted IT 10 be
the tombstone of my illspent
and futile past.
AGENTS WALK IN
While / spoke, a number Of
Gestapo agents. single and in
pairs, came into the office 10
report in whispers on the
progress made in the ques-
tionlng OF various prisoners.
A few OF them put typewrlt-
ten sheets on the inspectors
desk.
After receiving short COM
ft4eftts ct inst f-tuie-t ioffsi which
their superior gave IN a low
rdP1ldi voice, THESE agents die=
parted. On one occasion In
spector Kraus placed, as if by
chance, one Of the typewriter
-nageS= "a a -sIaQt= directly urlel,
my eyes.
My impulse was 10 throw a
surreptitious glance at the
writing. l controlled the i'm
pulse, the section OF a report
lying so close in front Of me
looked too mitch Ike a trap.
"NVhen we first got you, you
seemed a hard nut 20 crack"
Inspector KrduS said, after ]
had finished. "Pity you didn't
think then as YOU say you
think now. You could have
given us "A lot of first-rate in
formation at that time. Now,
after years . Anyway, you've
Travelled a long, long way"
Hertha JenS. ever-watchful
under her placid exterior, in
teriected.
why. tn IN, did you or
ganize the Communist train
ing camp centers i'm the
Hamburg and Berlin prisons
IL doesn't seem TO make
sense"
you'll have 10 explain
that inspect tef- \ iaS,ii fs4t+t--
tered.
FORCED DECISION
7 made my decision on the
spur Of the moment Flrough
my brain flashed the thought:
III YOU deny that you built
mp "A schooling system, they
won't believe you. they'll
question the sincerity OF what
you've just told them; and If
YOU admit that you did or
ganiZe those training centers,
YOU confess 10 a charge Of
high treason and lay yourself
open 10 another trial and
possible death sentence"
For a fraction OF a second
my whole plan hung in the
balance. I told myself il was
too late for retreat.
II helped TO set up the
training centers i'm an attempt
10 kill the growing doubts in
my mind" ! explained. II
faced communism with hos
tillty, but 1 was afraid to adj
nit this to myself. 1 was
afraid of going mad.
That's why started this
to keep myself from think
ing. Besides, I'm a prison full
OF Communists, any comrade
who does not do what il ex-
pected of him Is likely to get
hurt"
Strange as il may seem
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-27
Out of the Night

Seamen and Harbor Workers
in 1888.
l did not state, however,
that this International had
ceased 10 function as an 'in-
dependent" organization; nor
that Moscow had decided
early in 1886 TO replace the
lSH with a subtler and more
secret form of marine organ
ization.
Two days l waited. Again
/ felt that my fate hung by a
thread. II the Gestapo's APP
praisal of the plans l had
drawn was negative - the
thread would part, once and
for all.
TO HEADQUARTERS
On the third day another
Gestapo agent called for me.
He escorted me 10 a sleek
fray ff4etefear- instant
later we were racing toward
Gestapo headquarters. Again
/ was led to the office of In
spector Kraus. Hertha Jens
served coffee and cake. Kraus.
munching cake, looked at me
for a long while.
what you'd you do" he
asked abruptly, ''if we would
let your wife free ?"
I'D do anything" I blurted
out, taken off guard.
"We'll see," he said lightly.
From a folder he took a num-
Der of typewriter sheets.
"You have attended a Com
munist school In Russia ?" he
inquired.
"Yes--years ago"
He pushed the typewriter
sheets toward me.
ITS the copy of a report
Of one OF cur men In the
University OF the. West I'm
Moscow he said. Read it
over. Take your time. there's
stfrr plenty of good coffee.
Read II over and tell me what
you think Of 1t. The boy who
wrote Ii was once a fanatic
-Be4shesiihh. -AeW-he-werks
for u.s."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-27
On the Side
By E. v. During

II thou remembered not the slightest folly,
That ever IoGe did make thee run into,
Thou has not loved.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-27

How could every such as to be
certain to win SD matter what horse won?"
Inside Latin America by John Gunther witt hit thr
stands Inside Europe Inside Asia
due authentic information good neghbor
down South America way
claimed when mother beautiful the first child is
-usuaiiy sirfn writes San Franciscan.
high taught the determines
the a child"
Modern chemical warfare started April p 1915 when the
Germans began tossing CHLORINE gas Ypres.
The Naz have which has the effect Of making
unable TO limb though entirely conscious
The Heries also have which be employed without
the enemy knowing is being used
These latter said make the soldiers
depressed lessen their efficiency and viii
fight.
CpEANS" REARDON The umpire with personality a
~ major league umpire, which Mr. Reardon is gets about
$4,000 year cry the has long been Kill
the umpire there has been major league arhe injured
by being hit with pop bottle by action OF the
Jean Sabon Known The Bng Crosby Of France" My
grl friend buys all his records buy all Of Lucenne Boyers
Monsieur Sabon New York Lucienne still in Paris
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Scovil Company Obtains Permit For New Building

The ScOvill Mfg. Co. today see cured from Building Inspector John T. Hartley permits for the erection of two new buildings costing a total of S93,50O. Both are being built as part of the cOmpany's expansion plan made necessary by the national defense program. Total cost of the ex. pansion. all of it planned for the company's plants in this city, will tOtel more than S1,O0O,OOO.
 One building, which will be used flor manufacturing purposes" will be Sl3 feet long by 1S3 feet wide. It will be one story high, with 8 mexzanine in one portion, and also Q small wing. The building is to be located 300 feet west of the intersection of East Main and Ambrose streets. Construction cost is estimated at S0O,OOO.
 The other building, which will be used for the storage of sNl- phuric acid, will Ibe 230 feet long by A feet wide. It will be one story high, and will replace build ing S-79, which is to be demol- ished. Estimated cost of con- struction is S3,5OO.
 The Scovill Co. has received . large share of the more than S4O,- OOO,O00 in government orders which have poured into Water bury since June of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05

An enrolment of approximately 25 is expected for the "refresher'' course which begins this evening at Crosby high school under the super vision of pr. John G. Gilmartin. Throughout the state, including classes to be held at New Haven New Britain, Stamford, Norwalk, Middletown and Ansonia, an enroll ment of 200 has been obtained.
 Students enrolled in the local air corps special program of three months of high school class work will meet this evening at Crosby at 6:45 to complete details of the work to be covered. All men enrolled or contemplating taking the course are requested to meet in room 2l0.
 The first class here, in history and geography will start at z o'clock tonight in Room 210 and will be con- ducted by Miss Helen Haugh of the Crosby faculty. The second class will be in Room 209 at Crosby Tuesday night, conducted by William Sher- man Smith, head of the mathe- matic department at Crosby, who will teach algebra, trigonometry and geometry. Wednesday the students will be in the science room at Leay- enworth high school where Earle smithies of the Leavenworth facul- ty will conduct classes in physics, English and arithmetic.
 On May 12, Meriden, Torrington, New London and probably Bridge port will inaugurate their special program.
 The local effort is part of e fed-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
LIQUOR CONTROL
 LOSES OLD MEMBER

Hartford, Conn, May 5--(UP)- The State Liquor Control func- toned today, minus the services of its oldest member, Samuel R. Spencer, SufIield Republican, whose term expired May 1.
 The law made no provision for a holdover appointment, and Gov. Hurley did not include the job among those for which he asked the legislature last week for addi- tional time in which to make nomi- nations. Consequently, Spencer dropped of the board, leaving but two members to conduct hearings today at the Capitol.
 It was problematical whether Spencer would be reappointed. Sen- ate Clerk John J. Fitzpatrick, Fair field Democrat, was said to be an administration favorite to fill the vacancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05

and the good material in the ones trying out, for the team, 1t wiuld seem that the Washington Hills, under the poppy" management of Jim Giadney, will have a real team this year and should win laurels in the City Amateur League, Let's hope so anyhowl
 The regular monthly meeting of the Washington Park Community club will be held tomorrow evening at the Community House. The com mittee on the Memorial Day Is asked to report, to help the chairman com plete the plans.
 This morning there was a reality for the people in this section of the city. The Baldwin street bridge has really started to be Q thing of the past, and something in the line of q big improvement is about to take It's place. The drivers found them selves driving In a roundabout way to get to the center this morning, but of course considering the req son for 1t everyone is glad to be in- convenienced for such good cause. Detour and No Parking signs are well posted along the way, so no one can help but be enlightened as to the way to travel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
s MEN MAY WORK
 ON SIDEWALK JOB

Naugatuck, May b-Approval of a general sidewalk proposal as q WPA project here is expected sool The proposal was submitted +" Warden John J. Sheridan in March and Acting Warden Leo Smigell I expects approval of 1t soon.
 It was sent back for minor re vision.
 It provides for constructing new and replacing old concrete side- walks, curbing and concrete curbs and gutters and resetting granite curbing on various streets here. Un- der 1t the government grants $20,- 3l4 or 9.3@o of the cost of the proJ- ect, and the borough will furnish, $l2,55l, or 30.7fo of the cost.
 The project provides for em- ploying 85 men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Committee Holding
 Important Meeting
Selection of Guest Speaker for Mothers Day Services to Be Announced; DetOurs Necessary on Baldwin St
WASHINGTON HILL

The committee in charge of the Communion Breakfast for the Holy Name Society to be held next Sun- day, Mothers Day, will hold 8 meet ing this evening at the parish hall, at o'clock, to complete plans. A large crowd Is expected to attend the breakfast. Those on the com mittee are Les Coughlin, chairman, James Cusick, William Carroll, Wil- liam F. Kelly, James Gladney, Elmer Shove, George Flavin, James Walsh, Edward Goggins, Dan Bald- win and Dan Campion. Chairman asks that the committee attend this meeting, If at all possible.
 Conference for the High School pupils will be held at Parish Hall, St. Francis Xavier, tonight at z o'clock. Religious instructions for the grammar school children will be held Thursday afternoon, at the school, ct 2.30 and on Saturday morning, in the lower church, at Q o'clock.
 There was a meeting Of the Junior and Senior Blessed Virgin Sodality held in the school, last evening. An- other meeting will be called later in the month to complete plans for the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a ceremony held every year during the month of May and is considered one of the incest cere- monies the church has.
 A meeting of the CYO of St. Francis parish will be held Wednes- day evening at 8 o'clock, at the Par iSh Hall.
 The Washington Hill Baseball team held their first workout at Washington Park diamond yester- day, and from the present outlook,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
'DeathIess Day. Period

An appeal from 8 recent rullng of the state Liquor Control com mission suspending the permit Of Adolph zautra of this city, was taken this morning in a petition by zautra to the local Superior Court.
 On March 21, according to the petitioner, the commission sus- pended zautra's permit for a per- iod of 8 weeks, for alleged viola ton of the liquor laws. The court is asked to hear his appeal and determine the. legality of the or der of revocation, and to order judgment accordingly. Plaintitf operates a tavern at 846 Bank street. Atty. Thomas F. McGrath represents the petitioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Clyde Clark Appeals
 $25 City Court Fine
North Main Resident Found Guilty of Reckless Driv-
 ing-Several Speeders Pay $lO for NolIes

en rib and was taken to St. Mary's hospital.
 Judge Conway granted the dis- charge after Motor Patrolinen Me- Donnell and Ogrisek and Marcus testified that although the man had an odor of liquor he was not intox- icated.
 A number of speeding violatorS paid $10 for nolles, namely, are Tony Mardella, 48, of 47 South Main street; Philip zadarozny, 24, of 25e Orange street: and Joseph R. Will Hams, 19, of 70 Howard street, Ail- sonia.
 William J. Gleason, Jr., 10, of 17e Beecher avenue, was granted Q con- tinuance to May 8 on q charge of speeding.
 The following were charged with violations of road rules: William Thomas. 43, of 100 Atwood avenue continued to May 8; George Ayotte 53, of A Laval street, flolled with out payment: John Marangio. 3l. of l2l4 North Main street, nolled with out payment; Horace J. Northway 32, of 97 Cherry street, nolled on payment of $5; Vincent c. Urban Jr., 2l, of o7 Green street, nolle, $5; and William Legano, 25, of l8l7 East Main street, Hartford, nolle, $S
 Nolles on payment of $5 and a continuance to May 6 was granted Thomas Hunter, 18, colored, of ia 1-2 Lafayette street, operating @ car without a license; Thaddeus P. dra- bowski 24, of 25 Ives street, same charge, and Harry Kosloff. 40, of 275 Cooke street, no license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
FOOTPAD ADMITS
 HE IS MURDERER

New York, May 5--(UP)-Police said today that 6 23-year- foot pad confessed he shot and killed wealthy Harry V. Maxwell Sunday morning as he sat in a parked auto- mobile with q beautiful blonde model who had been his compan- ion during a round of night clubs
 The killer, police said, was Mor- ris Mardavich, a plumbers helper who has been convicted three times on burglary and larceny charges. He was quoted as saying that Maxwell 4l-year-old advertising executive and heir to a billboard fortune. "put up fight so l let him have it."
 Mardavich's arrest resulted from 6 description furnished by Mary Jane Cassidy, 22-year-old milliner't model and Maxwell's friend ane companion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
SCHOOL PROJECT
 GIVEN ALDERMAN
Board Acts Tonight on Recommendation to DiS-
 pose of Building

The board of aldermen, meeting tonight at the city hall, will take up recommendation from the board of education that the city dispose of Rockville school, which was abandoned for educational pur- poses at the start of the present school year last September.
 It has been proposed that the school building, an outmoded frame structure which has been described officially as 0 fire trap, be razed and that the grounds be turned over to the park department for use as playground. However, there has been talk that the East End Com munity club might seek to acquire the building, then to remodel 1t and use 1t as a club house.
 The aldermen arc expected to vote favorably on request made last month by M. E. Coyle that certain building restrictions on his prospect road property, adjacent to the East Mountain reservoir, be eliminated. It is reported that the city engineer ing bureau has approved the peti- ton.
 Several claims for damages against the city will be filed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
$40, ,OS7.5O IN BONDS
 SOLD LAST MONTH

Naugatuck, May 6 - A total of 440,087.60 in U. s. savings bonds were sold here during April, Post- master Frank T. Green announced today. This is the Series D issue. There is a Series E issue, issued May 1, and the noly difference be- tween these and the Series D is that there is c provision that not more than $5,000 can be purchased in the E issue.
 Of the bonds sold in April, most were of $50 or $25 denominations. There were 438 bonds sold here, MT. Green said,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Local Youths Enroll
 In Refresher Class
Classes Start Tonight to Prepare Candidates for U S
 Flying Cadet Corps; l3 Weeks of Instructions

eral government plan to train ap- proximately 3o,000 air cadets in the next year. Students are required to be no older than 27 years of age, nor less than 20. Good health is an ab- solute requirement. and all appli- cants must be single men. Purpose of the classes which begin tonight is to give high school graduates an opportunity to "brUsh up" on sub- jects needed for entrance to the air corps.
 The fee Is $l5 for the l3 weeks course, and students will furnish their own text books.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
FIREMEN RESPOND
 TO MINOR FIRES

Yesterday firemen extinguished four brush fires, a dump blaze and a slight kitchen fire. The kitchen fire was in the home of Mrs. Ber- tha Koval, 50 Park place and was caused by an overloaded kitchen boiler, fire officials said.
 Saturday, Ave minor fires oc- cured, two brush fires, an auto mobile blaze, and two were house fires. A chimney fire was put out by firemen at the home of Arthur Cooke, l89 Orange street, and the other blaze was in the apartment of Mary Murphy at 30S East Main street The latter fire was caused by a cigarette butt accidentally dropped on 8 chair, fire officials reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05

Give R. Clark, Al of 507 North Main street, charged with reckless driving and operating under the in- fluence of liquor, was granted a dis- charge on the latter charge in city court today by Judge T. E. Conway Judge Conway fined the accused $25 and costs on the reckless driving charge from which he appealed to common pleas court through his at- torney. Harry Spellman.
 April 20, the accused struck Joe seph Marcus, of 151 North Main street, as he was crossing in front of 466 North Main street, Motor Patrolman John Mcdonnell and Walter Ogrisek stated in court.
 Marcus testified that as result of the accident he, suffered brok-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
BY ELMER c. wALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, May B.-(UP)-Rails and oils firmed to around their high est levels of the year on the stock exchange today but other sections slipped down to losses exceeding c point and several leading issues set new 194l lows. Trading was quiet.
 Santa Fe was up point to 29 1-2, South Pacific up 1.4 to 12 and N. Y., Chicago & St. Louis preferred, up 7-B to 37 1-S, all to new l04l highs. Most other rails clung to small gains in the face of profit taking.
 Mid-Continent Petroleum, Pure Oil, Skelly oil and Standard oil of California reached new l04l peaks on fractional gains.
 American Shipbuilding, Continen. tai Baking A, Savage Arms and wrigley were strong, rising more than @ point each.
 Chrysler was & lead on the down. side, falling 1-4 to equal It's low at 58 1-4. General Motors slipped
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Held for Checkup

Seeking lodging for the night at the police station, John Adam ski, 30, of 12l Spruce street, B-ooklyn, N. r., found the local bluecoats more than accommo- dating, In fact they extended his soiourn at the station by placing him under arrest when he could not produce his selective service registration card.
 He was placed under arrest last night on a technical charge and today he awaits the checkup by the local authorities from his registration board in Brooklyn' N V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Negotiations On

Negotiations between the Oak vile Co. division of the Scovill Mfg. Co. and the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, c. I. o. affiliate, were resumed today at a confer ence which also was attended by representatives of the state board of mediation and arbitration.
 Today, May 5, had been set down by the union as a deadline for re- opening of negotiations, which had been dropped several weeks ago. The mediation board. however, stepped into the picture and two meetings were held last week.
 The union seeks wage increases and other benefits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
YOUTH MET WITH
 INSTANT DEATH

Providence, R. l., May 5-UP)- A 24.year-old man was killed in- stantly and young woman coin- panion hurt critically carly today when c roadster crashed into 0 tel- ephone pole ct c curve. William Keller of Providence was killed out- right as the top of the roadster was sheared off, and Miss Doris Birt, 24. of this city was hospitalized with fractured skull, fractured pelvis, spine injuries. and broken ribs. The driver. Earl Casey, 9, of Providence was shaken severely but unhurt. He told police he was blinded by the lights of another car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Help Britain!

A second shipment of guns, ammunition and field glasses will be sent this week to New York, on the first step of journey to Eng land, by the local chapter of the American Committee for the De- tense of British Homes. The firgs consignment of such goods left here several weeks ago.
 The chapter Is still seeking fire-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
ROBERT BRENNAN
 FALLS FROM AUTO

Naugatuck, May B--Robert Bren- nan, 6. son of MT. and Mrs. Ed- ward Brennan of Greenwich, suf- fered severe injuries last night when he fell from the car of his father near Cotton Hollow. He suffered c possible concussion and numerous decorations and was taken to the Grimm hospital, Derby, where he is e patient today. The Brennans were on their way back to Green- wich after visiting hero. Mrs Bren- nan Is the former Marie Murray of this town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
On Deans List

The Aurelian honor society or Yale university has accepted in- to membership Louis F. Laun, Jr, son of MT. and Mrs. L. F. Laun of Il Faber avenue, 1t was learned recently. MT. Laun, a member or the junior class, was prepared TOT Yale at the Taft school, Is on the deans list, and Is maJoring in economies. He is a member of Pireson college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
HEAD FOR GIBRALTAR

Algeciras, Spain, May 5-(UP)- The Spanish Cifra news agency re- ported today that the British bat- tleship Repulse and five destroyers passed through the Straits of Gib- raltar and the battleship Renowrl, aircraft carriers Ark Royal and Ar- gus, seven destroyers, two subma- rines and 6 number of auxiliary vessels were seen heading for Gib- raltar,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
TRAVEL BY AUTO
 OVER ALL STATES

Boston. May 5-(UP)-A 75-year- old Seattle. Wash, couple who have motored 122,000 miles in their 1925 model auto plan to drive to Bangor, Me, this week to complete their tour of the 48 states.
 MT. and Mrs. John F. fletcher arrived here yesterday on a trip that started Jan. 31 in Seattle. They expect to return via St. Paul, Minn., where friends will help them cele- brate their 50th wedding anniver- sary next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Market Loses Except
 In Two Main Issues
Rails, Oils Made Highest Levels of Year-SeveraL Leading Issues Set New 104l Lows Early in Trading

3-4 to a new low ct 36 3-4 and oenA eral Electric and North AnericaA also were down fractionally to new lows for the year.
 Bethlehem held part of an early s-4 point gain but Q. s. Steel eased Ia point to 52. Coca Cola was dowTA 1 point to 9l.