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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04

Unless all the ancient
records and history books
are just so much bait for
suckers like me, there'll be
no harm at all in telling
you the remarkable old
story of a galley slave who
was a prisoner aboard a
ship for a whole century
and endured to walk ashore
alive!
Back through a good many
generations, and you'll become
acquainted with the man who
undoubtedly was the first and
best qualified TO remark: The
first hundred years are the
hardest.
Do you know Toulon7 It's a
naval base on the southern
coast Of France, an old strong
hold port identified at one. and
always with all ages of ship
ping.
Jean Baptiste Mouron tat the
time our little story begins) was
a 17-year-old lad with fiery poll
teal ideas. He was something
Of a radical and indisputably a
mighty tough guy in the bar
gain.
In the course Of young Mou-
ron's brisk activities around
Toulon, for some obscure reason
he thought it would be a good
idea to set fire to a building
owned by somebody in a rival
mob, or at least, an enemy who
apparently had the revenge of
landing Mouron in the local
klink.
M0uron was forthwith SEN
fenced to the seemingly impos-
sible: A hundred years and a
day a. a galley slave. That was
In 1884.
As vas common practice in
those good old days. convicts
were still beng employed as
osrsmen in a few old and obso-
lste wsrships used in the Med
iterranean.
However. Mouron was fortu-
nate enough inasmuch as galleys
then were existing only on bor-
rowed time. He spent only the
first few years chained to the
rhythm of those inhumanly big
oars.
Then the galley in which he
was imprisoned dropped her n
Choir in the harbor of Toulon for
the last time; she wa perma-
nently moored there as a prison
ship.
Mouron was left aboard with
a few other prisoners. Rusty
chains confined him dismslly tn
his bench deep In the foul and
dank interior Of the horribly
filthy and creaky old galley.
Nouron vas doomed TO rot with
the ship.
For years he sat there In
bleak despair. Yet somehow ne
learned to accept his fate with
the resignation of a philosopher.
He came TO regard the snip
that confined him as something
of a private retreat from the
worlds woes. He thought OF
himself as a hermit. In his de-
spair he found cause to continue
his apparently hopeless exist
ence.
Even as an old man he was
firm in his resolution to fulfill
his sentence. Louis XIV anne to
power and subsequently offered
to let Mouron go free. The lat
ter flexed huge muscles devel-
oped at the oars, waggled his
snowy beard and politely said
nothing doing. He stayed aboard
to rot with the ship and die in
chains. II he must.
Exactly a hundred years and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
TTHuT An Inside Picture of Finon-
u IL / ciol and Political America
BY RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON-Reports of the sinking of a German
submarine by an American destroyer have precipitated a
fresh request that Secretary Knox take congress into
his confidence on the operations of American warships.
The letter asking a confederation or denial of the alleged
encounter was forwarded to the secretary of the navy
by Rep. John NJ. Vorys of Ohio, a member of the house
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04

any man refusing to be exam
ined.
7. Make it a prison offense
for anyone running such a place
TO hire a woman who has not
been examined. mot payable by
fine.)
Such a plan would cost money,
yes. but the cost would be very
small compared TO the cost Of
treatments. time lost, and add
TO this the cost of caring for the
syphalitic insane which mounts
to an astounding figure yearly.
II nothing has been done along
this thought. I am willing to
gather what facts I can from
ministers, police. doctors, gov
eminent officials. and present
these facts to the proper per-
sons.
Let Tacoma lead the way in
this war against increasing We
nereal disease. Someone should
certainly start the ball rolling
in the direction Of common
sense. II necessary. let the peo-
pie vote on IL.
This Is something that affects
the whole nation. and II the
health Of the nation deteriorsted.
a healthier nation will take over.
N. s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
SO THEY SAY

There is simply no other ad-
dress today for the truly great
designers than Hollywood and
New York - Margaret Case.
magazine editor, on Vienna as a
style center.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04

a day after the husky yeunE
hoolizan went aboard the grim
old sarship u6Sil a feeble old
relic Of what was once a man
tottered ashore from the crumhl-
ing ruins of the prison hulk
(l7Si).
And as though Mouron weren't
then already well established as
the most obstinate and durable
old gent who has turned up N
the annals OF seafaring. he vas
hardy enough 70 live for SIX
years more. He died in his
home town al the age Of l23
years, slyly crediting the notable
feat TO plain food, salt air and
exercise"
NOTES
The coast guard will be Isl
years old on Tuesday no
few humble words We could set
down here would be enough
praise for that venerable and
splendid service so well
simply repeat the motto Sem
per Paratus" is well chosen
and extend our wishes for many
happy returns of the day -.
Wonder what sort of a pet
could be made Of those solemn
old herons who stand guard on
the tidewater sloughs here
abouts? =. Rumored around
that the navy is going TO grab
more fishboats for patrol duty
-. when the fleet comes home
at the end of the ieason
And now, sir, this department
is going to practice a bit of
what 1t breaches that all
human ills can be cured by salt
water-either sweat. tears or the
sea -. that life of the sailor
man is the very best that
the ocean is indeed a wonderful
thing If one who mas been
kissed by Mother Carey stays
too long on land he withers
and besides. this printers INK
needs another shot Of saltwater
-. wen be back again IN a
fortnight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
ID A COMMON ERROR

DO not say. I wish one of my
brothers were coming say,
was coming"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04
LAMLEss LAW

LAWLEss LAW
John Law was born In Scot
land in 1917. While still a
young man he killed another in
a duel, fled to Europe and a few
years later turned up in France.
Here he organized the National
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04

Bank Of France. Next he pro
NOTED q scheme 10 exploit the
Mississippi valley. then under
French control. A period of
fantastic initiation followed by
collapse set France on the verge
Of ruin. So shrewd was Law
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-04

To receive attention in this eoi-
uWn lfttfrH must give name and
address Of writer ONLY Initials
vii be published when requested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
More Equal Distribution of Men on Surface of Earth
 Is Advised
DEPENDED RIGHTS
 OF ALL INDIVIDUALS
Slight Criticism Made of North, South America,
 With United States
NY ELEANOR PACKARD United Press Staff COrTesp0ndent)

BX ELEANOR PACKARD
 United Press Staff CowesponAsnt)
 Vatican City, June D. (UP)-Pope Pfus' appeal for "a more favorable distribr- ton Of men on the earth'a surface" was believed by some Vatican sources today to have been aimed at North and South America and Aus. tra1ia. Tn the first social and economic discourse of his pontificate, the Pope, tfl a world. wide b,oadcaSt Sunday, defended the figh 5 Of Individuals and ceil- sored governmental regulations tend. flg to undermine these rights. Gotfie sources interpreted this aS favorable to the Democratic viewpoint.
 But nc proclaimed the right ci families to vitai spaces, raising c point often mentioned by ti1e Axis tilat 0veTcr0Wded counties should Dc permitted to distribute their ex- cess populations to countries having vast excess land alid smaii popuia- tens.
 Our pianetr ne said, with oil its extent Of oceans, seas afld lakes, with mountains covered by eternal sn0ws aiid Ice, with great deserts afid tfaetieEs 1a1d, is not, fievefti1e~ less, without habitabie regions, aild vital spaces abandoned to wild
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
HOLIDAY DEATHS
 APPROACHING 800
That Is Week.End TOll of Nation-Eleven Died in
 This State
N United Press)

(Jndated) - The nation i1onored its war dead with c weekend holi- day which brought violent death tc almost 800 persons.
 Reports today showed that at least 426 died in holiday accidents Of those, 2g0 were killed in traffic faisilaps and t67 in dFownings, falls and other accidents,
 California led all states with 67 fatalities including 70 in autonlo- bile accidents. New York had 42 and Michigan 90. Twelve states Fe- ported no fatalities,
 Six youths were killed in one ati- tonobiIe crash near Kalamazoo, Mich, and six persons were .drown- cd in MorFo Bay near San Luis Obispo, Calf, when their motor boat capsized.
 The National Safety Council ex- pected 6 final tally to show nearly 400 trafiic fatalities.
 Tn Connecticut
 Nine persons met death in auto mobile accidents in Connecticut over the Memorial day week end, bring ing to il the number of violet deaths in the state during the holiday period.
 Four Ansonia men were killed in c Seymour accident when their car
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
REFEREE PETERS
 WINS, LOSES

Hartford, Conn, June 2-(Up)- State Athletic Commissioner Frank s. Coskey today refused to reverse Referee Jimmy Peters decision in awarding Angelo Radano, Norwalk. an 8-round victory over Bobby Ivy, Hartford, at New Haven last week.
 However, Coskey ordered the eri. tire boxing card to be reru1, and barred Peters from refereeing pro- fessionai bouts for a period of six months.
 Peters gave Radano the bout on . two-point margin, although sports- writers and fans protested that Ivy had taken six of the eight rounds and had Radaro near knockout In one other.
 At today's protest hearing, Peters explained he made his decision in favor of Radano because the latter appeared more aggressive"
 Coskey said that for the next Six months Peters would Dc limited Co officiating at senai-pro bouts, akid added that the re.matcli Of the whole show would De put on within hHW WA4Ms ,.sss4ssss 4 4. l.. ..i.sa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
JOHN I. MCCARTHY
 TAKES UP DUTIES
Sworn in at Capitol This Morning as Motor Vehicle
 Commissioner
dBy Denocrat T.egIslatlye Reporter)

dBy Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, June 2 = John T. Mccarthy, Newtown busi- nesman and chairman of the Democratic State Central Commit tee, was sworn in today as Con- missioner of Motor Vehicles. The oath was administered by James D. Murphy, executive secretary to Gov. Robert A. Hurley, In 6 brief cere- mony at the executive ofilces.
 Commissioner Mccarthy suc- ceeds Commissioner Michael A. Con- nor in the 5000 6 year post. His appointment is for 6 four-year term.
 The new motor vehicle commits sioner became Democratic state chairman last year, following the resignation of J. Francis Smith of Waterbury. The latter led an un- successful fight against MT. Me- Carthy's election, but the two are close personal friends.
 Born In Bridgeport
 Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. May 28, 1896, Mr. Mccarthy received his primary education in the public and parochial schools of Bridge port, following which he attended Union Business College.
 (Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
Must Save Cyprus Island From Attack or Lose
 Great Suez Canal
BRITAIN, FRANCE IN
 READINESS TO BREAK
British Given Frightful Thrashing at Crete;
 Many Troops Escape
BY HARRISON SALISBURY

BY HARRISON SALISBURY Limited Press Staff correspondent)
 An early British move into Syria was hinted today as London wrote off the loss of Crete and British forces stabilized their position in 1raq. Tension between France and Britain over Franco German collaboration" was rising to the point where semi-open hostilities seemed not far distant with Syria likely e provide the spark to touch off tho flare-up between the former war allies.
 British commentators urged the government to-. move st, Into aYxlas quickly to provide additional bAseg for the defense of Cyprus, last Brit. ish Island base in the eastern Meds iterranean, and to prevent the Ger. mans from obtaining c land base for pincers operations aglanst Sueg.
 Strong British and Free French forces are known to Do concentrated in Palestine and Transjordania, probably prepared to 90 into action as soon as London gives the word.
 Franco-British relations already have been rubbed raw by British bombings of German aircraft on Syrian airdromes, three British air attacks on the harbor of Sfax in Tunisia where two Italian ships have taken refuge and British ac- ton In cancell!ng ell navicerts for ship cargoes to France.
 France Is Bitter
 The bitterness of the Vichy gov- ernment toward Britain was empha. sized by Admiral Jean Francois Dar. Ian, Vice Premier, in & weekend statement to newspaper correspon- dents, in which he made c slashing attack on hte British mad vigorously defended his policy 10 collaborating with Germany.
 British middle eastern forces were in an improved position to move in. to Syria because of the cleaning up of the dangerous situation in 1raq
 The friendly Prince Regent, Abudl illah, reentered Baghdad and was preparing to re-establish his regime after the slgn- ing of an armistice between the British mad Dissident Iraqi forces. The six-year- Iraq King Felsal, was said to be safe in Baghdad al. though some reports had said that pro-Nazi premier Rarchid Ali Al. Gallant had kidnapped" him in hls flight to Iran (Persia).
 Mosul Oilfields Better
 London also had cheering word of the situation in the important Mosul oilfields. It was said that Iraqi officials were in con. ,rol of the area where 1t had been reported considerable numbers Of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02

the exception of a slight scar on her left cheek.
 T may look the same, but I am just a broken shell," she said sev- eral weeks ago.
 She never regained her health. Eile was moroSe. She was 48 and her dancing career was done.
 That apparently was why, police said today, she made q moose from Q dark red curtain in her apart ment last night, climbed on the window sill, put the moose around her neck and stepped of.
 Her aunt, Mrs Frieda Bakos, dis- covered the body. She had telephon- ed Mrs. Balso6 that she was not feeling well.
 Jenny Dolly came to Hollywood several nonthA ago from Chicago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
MRS. ELLEN HAYES
 RETAINS COUNSEL
Attorney John s. Mona. gan Will Represent Her
 in Leary Bond Suit

Attorney John s. Monagan i,as been retained by Mrs. Ellen D. Hayes, mother of former mayor T. Frank Hayes, to represent her iTl the 963 3,O00 suit brought by the State of Connecticut on May End last. States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald is in charge of the case for the state.
 On August 21, 1889, after Daniel J. Leafy, former city controller, found guilty in the Waterbury con- spiracy trial, filed notice of his ifi- tention to appeal the local Super- for courts sentence of from 10 to IS years in states prison at Wethers- field, Mrs. Hayes appeared before Clerk George II. Freeman, and posted bonds Of S0o,000 trlsuring LearyB appearance.
 At that time Leary also appeared with her, and together they &C., knowledged themselves to be jointly and geverally bound to the State of Connecticut in e recogni- zarce in the sum of e6O,O0O."
 It was charged in the complaint that the state had demanded pay- ment of eS0O00 by Mrs. Hayes, but that she had failed and neglected to pay the sum.
 Property Offered
 Property offered by Mrs. Hayes as surety for the bond consisted of twenty pieces of property located variotisIy on East Main gtret, ad. jacent to the Waterbury Savings bank, land ifa the rear Of 1878 East
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02

with her adopted daughters, Klari Whisky, 10, and Manzi VinisslSy, IS. The girls, not sisters, were adoptd from an orphange in 1929. They were at the beach when their foster mother died.
 Her husband was Bernard vinis- sky, a Chicago attorney. It was re- ported that they had decided to separate when she came to Holly wood, but no steps had been taken toward legal separation or divorce.
 She and her sister came to the United states from Hungary when they wer children. They made their first stage appearance in 1908, when they were IT at Keith's Union Square theater in New York.
 Jenny once had . jewel collection worth more than q .000,0 900, which she alctioned at a fraction of its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
Jenny Dolly, Of Once Famous Twin Sisters Dancing Team Ends Life That Was Almost Tragedy Years Ago

value while she was in the hospital recovering from her accident. Six months later, she was fined II ,470,- 495 francs ($75s,88S) in a Paris court for evading the luxury tax on a diamond ring purchased in Gam nes in 1928.
 She gambled heavily on the Riviera, and during the 1880 season repeatedly won 6.O00,000 francs at the Casino de La Foret Touquet.
 She returned to the United States in the spring of lo35. Before her marriage to Vinissky she had mar ried and divorced Jerome Schwartz and Harry Fox, prominent vaude- vile performer.
 Her sister is married Co Irving Netcher, heir to Chicago depart ment store fortune. Netcher 6 are ranging the funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02

reward SO there will be no ques- ton ia anybody's mind"
 Gov. Robert A. Hurley was out of tho state, but Haddeti notified his executive secretary, James D. Murphy, of his refusal to take the judicial post.
 1fe said if his name were not withdrawn from tho nominating list, he would not accept confirmation.
 Hadden was reported as feeling that his work is drawing up the common pleas judgeship bill disquali- fled him for the nomination.
 fIadden Compllmcntcd Representative A. A. Ribicoff, D, Hartford gained tho floor after Had. den's startling announcement and declared that the things that have been going on here for the past two weeks have been c discredit to the entire State of Connecticut"
 Furthermore, said Representative Ribicoff, "the ruinors that have spread are beneath the dignity Of the House. There is no question Of MT. Hadden's good faith. It is ( matter of honor and self abnigation with him, an act that has been demonstrated to the State of Con- necticut as 1t never has been be- fore"
 Ribieoff called upon Hadden to change his mind.
 Representative Louis Shapiro, R., Farnington, interrupted to ask for q vote of confidence in the Repub. lican leader, but before any action could be taken, Hadden again took the floor and announced:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02

Hollywood, June 2-(UP)-Jenny Dolly didn't think that the doctors who saved her life and restored her beauty after an automobile accident eight years ago did her 6 favor.
 She and her twin sister, Rosie, had been an internationally famous dancing team for % years when the accident happened near Bordeaux. France. Her chauffeur dozed, and her automobile. racing ct co miles an hour, crashed into c tree.
 Jenny Dolly's lungs were punctur- cd. Her skull and several ribs were fractured. Her stomach was showed into her lung chamber. Her face Siashed and bruised.
 Physicians saved her. she sold her jewels to pay medical fees and plas- tie surgeons Eest0god her faces with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
VIII Cost $40,0O0,O00, ,0o0 Each
 Year to Bring About Defeat of Axis
U. s. Defense Officials Dis.
 cass Gasoline, Crude Oil Price Controls
BY JOHN D. GONZALES United Press Staff COrresp0ndent)

N0bhktSH kFeDS ps~h S~hSbR~h"S'Sy
 Washington, lure 2,--(UP)--Esti. mates by the office of production management that 1t will take 6 United States armament program oi $40, ,0O0, 900 900 a year to beat the Axis came today as defense officials discussed gasoline and crude oil price controls and electric power ra- tioning.
 President Roosevelt has told Con- gress that oil rationing to civilians in the eastern states is Q possibility because of g shortage of tankers with which to move oil from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic coast. Defense officials believe that price controls may be necessary on oil products as g result Of speculation in the industry.
 Chairman Leland 0. Olds of the federal power commission starts an inspection of the power situation this week. He said immediate steps were needed to determine what emergency measures must be taken to insure delivery of power to defense industries.
 Stacy May, chief of the APM's bureau of research and statistics, asserting that i've are at present
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
WAR IN EUROPE, A YEAR AGO,
 JUNE 2, 194O
iRy United Pressl

Gen. Viscount Gort, comman. der-in- -chief of the BEEF. rec turned to England at the order of the British government.
 Evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk was almost com- pleted.
 In radio speech to the United Kingdom, the Empire and Che United States, Anthony Eden, secretary for war, announced that four-R -Rlfths Of the British troops had been saved from Dunkirk.
 German columns smashed co Che envirOns of DunkiFk and be- gan mopping up the sector. At least SC Allied rescue ships were reported sunk or damaged in the @vaeuntlnn. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
Senator Blansfield Hits City Court Mess
Local Democrat Leaders Have Split Up-Sen. Blans' field Wants Pasternak as Prosecutor; May
 Run Blansfield for Judge
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK Democrat Legislatlve Rep0rter)

NDVsAVOA0W h8O8hSsWVhV0 AtSYVkeSk/
 State Capitol, June 2--Disagree- inent among Waterbury Democratic leaders on the proposed city court set-up, which flared ct c conference in the Brass City yesterday, was further increased today when it was reported that Senator Michael V. Blansfield planned to oppose in the Senate any slate that does not pro- vide for the appointment of Attor- ney Irving w. Pasternak as prose- cutor. Further compiicating the sit- uation was c new and unexpected development-a report that Senator Blansfield himself might Dc ad- vanced as c candidate for c city court judgeship.
 At the conference held i1i the of. flee of Mayor Vincent 4. ecully,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, June 2-(UP3-Gov~ ernment expenses and receipts fot the current fiscal year through May 29th, compared with Q year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $11,172,366,21s.60 .$s,b71,ssb,sss.os
 Receipts
 5 s,Sos, ,ssS,5s2.oS $5,12s.s4s.2s2sl 2 4,ss5.7sl.sss.ss ss,i44.s5s.7OO.ls : 4,s1s,sss,5ss.SS sa,sss, ,ssS, ,sse.is : l,sls,5ss.ssS.7s ss,OsO.44s.soLs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
Britain Expected To Take Action In Syria
Empire Losses in Crete Are Admittedly Heavy; Nazis Paid Heavily for Their Vctory-But
 Cyprus Must Be Taken
BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE, JR. Nnlted Press Staff COrrespOndent)

kOHAbGW EESbS SVah SNheSpvh0SAwI
 London, June 2-(UP)-M Military experts demanded today that Great Britain seize French Syria in order to protect the island of Cyprus "key to Western Asia," from an at tack which the Germans were ex" pected to launch as soon as they have redtSposed their forces after the conquest of Crete.
 Diplomatic sources at Igtanbul re- ported that Britain was expected to take strong measures against Syria soon, and the hope was entertained here that the government would oc- cupy 1t.
 The war office had announced yesterday that 15,00O British I'm: perial troops had been evacuated from Crete and admitted that Em- pire losses had been heavy In the futile attempt to hold the island against the German air-borne forces who had poured in day and night
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
Hadden Startles House Members By His Declination
He Helped Prepare Common Pleas Court Measure; Would Not Permit Himself to Be Suspected
 of Deal to Be Named Judge

Hartford Conn, June 2-(UP)-Republican House Leader William l. Hadden Orange, in an unprecedented nomination from the governor as of the judges Of the common pleas court. Hadden declared that there sage of the common pleas bili would mean lob or
 reward for In any form q hereby refuse the offered