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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
PORTER WILL CASE
 WEARS TRIAL DAY
Three Months Continuance Terminated TOady; Trade
 School Involved

Much of the legal deadwood stand ing In the way of the creation of a state trade school in this city, with funds provided by the will of David c. Porter, was hacked away today, with the termination of e three- months oontinuanee.
 The suit, brought by the Water bury Trust Go. against the heirs of Porter. the city of Waterbury, and the state of Connecticut, will dee termine whether funds totalling over $200,o00, may be applied toward the building of the school aceord- ing to the intentions of the testator, Progress in the case has been held in abeyaneo, awaiting service of papers on defendants in the ae- ton,
 Atty. Walter P. Torrance, counsel for the trust company, trustee for tho estate, has stated that trial will probably nateriaiize some time in January.
 Tn addition to the large sum pros vided by tho will, l7 acres Of land on Meriden road arc placed ct tho disposal of the city, aS c site for tho building. Augmenting this will he an appropriation of S2b0,000 vot- cd by the last General Assembly, and the Notation of Q Si00000 bond issue by tho city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
AIR OFFICER IN BAD PREDICAMENT
Said U. s. Navy Was Gone Gosling"; Confined to
 His Quarters

Columbus, O., Dec. l0-(UP) -Col, II. 0. Kress Muhlenberg, veteran cir corps officer, was still confined to quarters today, while army in. yeStiRators debated whether he Wo- lated War Department policy In a speech referring to the United States Navy aS 70 gone gosling."
 Long an advocate of. large nlr force, Muhlenberg told the CuFtlss- Wright Flying club of Columbus night before last that the Navy has It's place but 1t is c bad, bod Sec- ond" to air power.
 A former comm0ndant of Hickam Field, Hawai-, Muhlenberg told the club that now that war has come, the American people are going to ask Where are ell of the planes that we've been producing?' !"
 "You know where those planes are and who is respongible," he said, You can't send your planes all over the world and have them in Hawaii when they're needed"
 The 64-year-old officer was or- dered to remain at home while Col. William II. W. YoungS, army in- Spector general, investigates.
 It was learned that Muhlenberg had been warned that his criticism of military policy had not been ap- proved by superior officers and that 1t was detrimental to enlistment in the air force. He had been crit- ical in other recent speeches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
By ELMER 0. WALZER iIInltnd Prem Financial EalkNrl

New York, Dec. i0-(UPl Stocks advanced fractions to more than Q point in moderately active trading today.
 weak spots of'the previous session showed some improvement, notably American Telephone, which hrmed after equallng It's low, and automo- bile shares, which registered minor advances.
 United States steel gained 1 1-A points to bI 3-4 and Bethlehem Q point to 60. Copper issues were Up fractions to Q point in American Smelling. Homestake Mining, ili the gold mining group, lost 2 Ia points to Q new low ct 33.
 Gains of e point and more were noted in American Tobacco Issues, Allied Chemical, Commercial In- vestment Trust, Continental Gan, Crucible Steel, Merchants & Miners Transport, NatiQnal Enameling, owens Illinois Glass, Sears Roe- buck and Western Union. There were @ few weak spots, New lows were made by American Can at 64 of i; Goodyear preferred 05 off l-2; and U. s. Gypsum Ss i-2 off 1. Dealings in these Issues were light. Utilities were steady after sev- eral low-priced issues equaled their i04l lows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Hospital Bulletins

Louis Pellnltx, GS, of 270 Hlgh- land avenue, injured last night when he was struck and knocked down as he attempted to cross Rlv. erslde street, at West main street and Watertown avenue, was re. ported this afternoon as "fairly" comfortable by attendants at the Waterbury hospital.
 The elderly man was admitted with abraslons of the right cheek and lnterCranlal hemorrhagC after he was struck by car operated by Barth0l0meo COcc0 of River side street, oakvllle, sergt. Joseph Petit and Motor Patrolman Mat thew Guarlnl reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
CLOTHES VALUED
 AT S7OO TAKEN
Bank Street Store Found Broken Into During
 Night

Thieves broke into the Rodney Clothes store on 67 Bank street sometime last night after 1t closed at 0 o'clock and stole 30 suits of mems clothes valued at $7o0, Capt, Joseph P, Stevens reported today
 Detective Lieut. Henry Johnson who was assigned to investigate said that the intruGers climbed tho fire escape in the rear and pried open Q window.
 The Bank street break was one of three which occurred during last night. A restaurant on l28 North Elm street was entered and an apartment break ct 2l i-2 Union street was attempted
 Lieut., William Foley Of tho de- teetivo bureau said that tho North Elm street restaurant was footed of tho money In a cigarette machine although what amount was in 1t was not determined immediately,
 Nothing was reported taken in tho Union street apartment where q glass was broken from the door, Lieut.. William Pollard said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
CENSORSHIP IS
 TO START SOON

Washington, Dec. 19-CUP)- Censorship provisions of the war powers bill which President Roose- welt signed last night are expected to be placed in operation soon.
 MT. Roosevelt indicated that in- ternational communications such as cables, radio and incoming and out going mails would be the first to come under the censorship program which is being drafted by three members of the Presidents cabinet.
 Domestic communications also will be subject to censorship but it was indicated that for the most part a voluntary plan would be fol- lowed. If the voluntary system is not effective, a more rigid program will be drafted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
sANDBAGGED BUILDING

Hartford,C onn., December l9 - (UP)-The first sand-bagged build- ing in Hartford made its debut to- day.
 An insurance company, The Hart ford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company. preparing against air raids, boarded up and sand-bagged its nine street level windows in the downtown Hartford business district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
JOHN NP.'ROYSTON
 WILL BE NAMED

Hartford, Conn, Dec. io.-(UP)- John P, Roygton, Glastonbury, exec cutive secretary to State Insurance Commissioner John c. Blackall, will become secretary Of the savings bank life insurance system in Connectl- cut on Jan. 1,
 Royston was appointed late yes- terday at q meeting Of trustees of the system. Dr. Baylis Earle, Glas- tonbury, was appointed medical de rector. His duties will begin Mon- day.
 Royston, it was understood, will be given leave of absence by Com missioner Blackall.
 Thirteen hanks in Connecticut have joined the savings bank life insurance system, which begins op- eration the first of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
LIQUOR SELLERS
 MUST BE VOTERS

Hartford, Conn. Dec. 19- (UP)- The State Liquor Control commits sion said today 1t will require every employe in the states $500 liquor stores and taverns to file an affidavit showing his citizenship status.
 The move was one of a series planned by the liquor commission to forestall possible leakage of national defense information in taverns and other liquor places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
FOURTEEN ARMY
 FLYERS MISSING
Nothing Vet Heard of Plane That Left Last Friday
 for West

San Francisco Dec. lD-- tUP)- Fourteen Army flyers, including Maj, Gen. Herbert A. Dargue, commander of the First Army Air corps, were dead or missing today as crashes marked the increasing activity of military air forces along the Pacific coast.
 The Army bombing plane with Dargue and seven others aboard is believed to have crashed in the Te- hachnpi mouEtains between Palm dale and Tehachapi A search Is underway.
 An Army bomber exploded yeSter- day while taking of from the Muroc bombing range, 25 miles from Palm dale. The six officers and men, who died instantly, were:
 Lieut.. Don Work, 25, pilot; Lieut., Theodore Richards, g, co-pilot; Frank serao, 20; J. J, Kennedy, 2i, J. J. Lucian, 20, all of New York, and Alfred Lgeerhausen, 22, Of New Jer- Sey.
 The Army had not released their addresses.
 Dargue, with other ranking staff officers, was enroute from Phoenix, Ariz., to Hamilton field, San Rafeal, on m Inspection trip. The war de- pertinent did not reveal the disap- pearance until yesterday.
 Weather conditions through the Tehachapi range were not good but were hyable. There were low clouds and some rain. Stormy weather for several days thereafter hampered the search, which still continues. Addi- tional snow has fallen in the higher mountain ranges. however, and searchers feared the craft may be obliterated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
MISS BOTTOMLEY
 MAY BE ENGAGED

Boston, Dec. 19-(UP)-Mrs. John T. Bottomley of the Back Bay today described as premature" a published report that her post-debutante daughter Ellen was engaged to wed Arthur Fiedler, 47-year-old maestro and one of Bostons most eligible bachelors.
 The report said that the engage ment of Miss Bottomley, who made her debut in 1883, and FiedIer, con- ductor of pops" and outdoor con- certs, would be formally announced this weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
nORN AT HONOIILTI

Hanover, N. H., December 19. - CuP) = Professor Maurice P. Long hurst of the Dartmouth Music De- partment learned today that he had granddaughter. born at Honolulu during the bombing attack Decem- Der !. His daughter is the wife of Ensign Robert II. Shertx Dart mouth graduate stationed at Pearl Harbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19

Michael Dotoll, SS, of FairvIew street, Oakville, was given a con- tinuance to Ian. 2 after a nolo con- tendere plea on a charge of shop lifting in a downtown store was accepted by Judge T. E. Conway in municipal court today
 The continuance date was set in order that Judge Conway could re- ceiye a report on the background of the accused from the probation officer and accordingly govern his sentence when the case comes up in January.
 Dotoli was arrested last night by Lieut.. Patrick Hobart and officer Joseph Cayanaugh, Of the plain clothes squad, and Patrolman Ed- ward Sullivan, on special duty ct
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
SHOE SHINES AT
 5 CENTS GOING

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 19-CUP)- The traditional five-cent shoe shine by street bootblacks today was booted right out the window.
 The Boys Bootblack associat ton voted to raise the price of street shine from five cents to 10 cents be- cause of the rising price of materials. food, clothing and rents. The associ- alton comprises 400 members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Qualify

Three Waterbury men were ans nounced as successful in physical examinations taken for entrance into tho army aviation cadet corps by Capt. William s. Mecraeken, head of the travelling examining board, yesterday. The board has completed Q four-day stay ct the Elton hotel.
 Those successful in this city were: Dennis s. Molliea. q, of e7 Sylvan avenue; Norman w, Ro- chon, 20, of A6 Avalon circle and Robert T, Cahill, g, of 3l Silver street.
 Out of tho total of eb appli- cants in Connecticut, fourteen In all were successful, it was report cd,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Holiday Recess

Students in Waterbury public schools take leave of books, black boards and 'bothersome' teachers teddy, to begin 0 Christmas holi- day that will end January 6.
 After their return to academic halls next month, pupils face the ainiable prospect of two other lengthy vacations: from February 27 to March Q, and from May 1 to May Il, Single day furloughs will be granted on Lineolns and Wnshington's birthdays, Feb, l2 and a,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
ANOTHER GREAT
 DESTROYER BORN

New York, Dec. 19--CUP)-The U. s. s. Bailey, Q l,65O-ton destroy CT, was launched today at the Ma riners Harbor, s. l., yard of the shipbuilding division of the Bethle- hem Steel Company.
 The Bailey, a slster-ship of the destroyer Farenholt, was the sec- ond Of 12 destroyers to be launched at the yard. The Farenholt was launched Nov. 19.
 The Bailey was sponsored by Mrs, Mary De Peyster Charles, grand daughter of the late Rear Admiral Thecdorus Bailey, for whom the ship.w named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
SPO7LIGHTYNG Brass City News
Awarded $4O7

Matthew MatlJOsaltts of los Bennett avenue will be paid $407.O0 over Q period of 20 weeks, according to ah agree. ment for specific Injury ap. proved today by Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot. The claimant, an employe of the American Brass company of this city, suffered co 2-3 per cent loss of use of the second finger of the right hand, and will rec celve compensation in 20 week. ly payments of S20.36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner Jo- seph E. Talbot today approved the following agreements:
 James GrenIcr, Waterbury, against Warehouse Furniture G., Inc, Waterbury, Si4.23 per week beginning December 4i abrasion of the left knee.
 Robert Toffey, WatertOwn, against Waterbury Tool Company, S2l,li per week beginning Septem- her B, back Injury.
 Ward Gullmart, WinStcd, against Union Pin Company, Win stod, Sib.08 per week for 1 l.a weeks; 6 percent loss of the right ring finger.
 Frederick Carey, Wlnsted, against WInsted Hosiery Company, Sl2.lO per week beginning December l3i laceratl0n of the right hand.
 Merreyn n. Moore, New Milford, against c. c. Bristol, New Milford, Sl9.60 per week beginning october 90; strained shoulder.
 John J. GOlski, Derby, against Farrell Birmingham Co.,, Inc, An. sonia, S25.OO per week beginning December 5; spraln of the lumbar region of the back, limitation of melton between sacrum and fifth lumbar.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
CREW ESCAPED IN
 CRASHED BOMBER

Bangor, Me, Dec. l0-tUP)-Tho crew-members of B-i7 Army bomber escaped with what Army of- fleials described as minor burns" to- day when the big plane cracked up and burst nito fianse ct the Army'S Bangor airhase.
 Names Of the erew-memhers were withheld, They were extrleated from the blazing wreekage of the four motored bomber by base attaches, The Boeing.made bomber was de- Stroyed.
 officials said the accident would be investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Brothers Repeat

Clifton and Harmon Hassett, Of b2 Academy avenue, are again the first to secure combination hunting and fishing licenses at the office Of Town Clerk Mary Q. KilmRrtln. They were also first last year. Each comblna- ton license costs $b,3b.
 Benjamin Cristlllo Of 60 Charles street, Is tho first to secure Q l042 fishing license, costing S3.35.
 Louis A, Richard Of i0B High land avenue, secured the first old age fishing license, which costs 3b cents,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
FBI AGENT TO SPEAK
 AT C. OF C. MEETING

James T. Madigan, in charge of the FBI in Connecticut with head quarters in New Haven, will address executives of Chambers of Con- nnerce from all parts of state when they assemble Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 2 o'clock at the Hotel Bond in Hart ford.
 Madigan will speak on the various aspects of the national defense and the role the FBI agents assume in this emergency work. Comsr. Ed ward J. Hickey will introduce the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
MILFORD GIVEN
 HEALTH OFFICER

Hartford. Conn, Dec. 19-CUP)- The State Public Health council to- day approved a $3990 grant to the town of Milford for the services of a full-time health officer. Dr. George Benjamin Davis will take over this post Jan. 12.
 The council also approved distri- button of $5000o during the next two years to 9 clinics for cancer re- search. Individual allocations range from $500 to $500 a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
S5,OOO Per Day

Mobilization of the state guard is costing Connecticut about S5,- 900 . day In pay and allowances, according to State Auditor JO- Seph B. DOwner. Total expense since the guardsmen were mo. biIlSed is over S5O,0OO.
 Pay ranges from $2.l5 . day for prlvates to S8.33 D day for majors. The money is made available from the states general fund by the governor, since there is no special appropriation for state guard duty,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Congratulations

John MOynlhan, genial door man of tho Waterbury Police De- partment, was arm weary at press time today from shaking hands with his legion of local ad- mlrers ln honor of his 20th ami. versary aS Q member of the poe lice department. COngrats Johnl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
DANDELION ROOTS

Most persons think we have great and unnecessary surplus Of candelions. but from 1929 to 1888. the United States imported almost million pounds of these weed roots fue medicinal purposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
SNAKE SAID AGAINST HITLER

Brisbane, Australia tup) - Aus tralia, in It's allout effort to defeat Hitler, has decided to enlist its snakes, They will be used in help Ing 10 keep prison, concentration camps and other military coneen- trations free of rats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
DIAMOND RINGS
 DISAPPEARED

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 19-(UP)- Police today began an investigation i. to the theft of 60 diamond rings valued at $l3.O00 which were taken from the Henry Kohn jewelry store late yesterday.
 The rings were in a tray being showed to a customer. A clerk said the customer asked ot use the tele- phone. The clerk then turned his attention to anoeht rclient. A few minus later, teh employe discovered the tr yawith the rings was missing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Market Showed Much
 Improvement Today
Stocks Advanced Fractions to Over One Point; Weak
 Spots of Yesterday Had Much Better Tone
COTTON FUTURES

New York, Dec. I0.-(Up)--Cota ton futures scored gains ranging tc 50 cents a bale in forenoon trading today. Mid-day prices were up 6 to 1 0points-30 to 90 cents c bale.
 The small advance chiefly reflect- cd mill and trade demand. Buying, however, lacked aggressiveness, but light hedging and local offerings were easily absorbed.
 The census bureau reported that spindles in place operated at i20.4 per cent of capacity ila November, compared with i2B,s in october and io6T .. year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Dec. i0.-(Up) Prices of domestic wool were steady in the Boston wool market although sales were generally limited to wools ur- gently needed for immediate cons sumption the U. s. agriculture dee partment reported otday.
 Graded fine territory wool of aver~ age French cOEnbing length sold at si,l0 to i.i3 secured basis and one- half blood French coFnblng length wools sold ct $i.O6 to 9l.08 secured basis. Spot foreign fine wools were in good demand ct firm prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks
 Ehs Ie. q. Griggs Co.

Many of the Royal Air Force per- s0nel who have won decorations during the war Nro from Nlfe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19

Ecuador will spend Si,0O0O0O for national defense in 7042.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
Red Cross War
 Fund $3,673

Contributions of S523.93 today brought the Red Cross war relief fund total in this city to S3,673.49. The fifth day of the drive to raise SS5, ,OOO, as Waterbury'S part in the campaign to raise q national total of S5O,OO0,0O0, saw donations of SlOO from Ruth $. Sperry and Mrs. Laura 0. Lewis.
 Complete list of tOday'S donors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19

Cuba now has one domestic and one international airline.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-04-17

,r,,, ,Ottlieb, Harrington arcn-
W., sas prepared plans for build
~ 10 =, naNlions in rustic style
b - ~ municipal playground and
Z ~. = hsach at Marshall's Mill
y y the eastern OutskiTt Of the
. pov Scouts, Girl Reserves
~. ~. 10 maintain cabins in the
f. area for year-round
timber for construction VIII
, tdppsd from a woodland near
|r,rssIs by NYA youths under su-
|, ,'I Of W. HARDWOOD Jamison'
|rsrS. It was donated by an
I,rmous Sussex County resident
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OPEN HOUSE AT
BOMBAY HOOK
CONTINUED from Page one)

knowledge of the conditions of the
birds throughout the year, and by
reducing the bag-limits and seasons
when necessary, overshooting has
been curbed and the birds have
been given an opportunity to re-
gain their numbers" he asserted.
Hunting regulations are the i'm
mediate solution to sudden popula-
ton decreases while refugees pro-
vide a longtime plan for a con-
stantly increasing supply of once
depleted species. Refugees are hav
ems where not only sanctuary is
provided but where food is avail
able. Adequate water and good
cover conditions are also provided
on each area. 1.-The program is
paying dividends" Herholdt said.
THE hunter" he continued, finds
more birds and mammals to hunt;
the trapper, who gains his liveli-
hood from the marshes, finds more
fur animals each season; and the
general outdoor enthusiast sees
more animals in the forests and
parks" Animals are like humans,
he concluded; give them a good
home and they'll get along fine.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-04-17

guests of Mrs. Hervey P. Hall on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn S. King were
guests over the weekend of Mr..
and Mrs. 1. S. Fallin of Lansdowne,
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Maull of
Lewes, were guests over Easter of
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex. c. Darrah.
Mrs. Charles Leland Harmonson
entertained the members of her
bridge club Tuesday afternoon at
her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner w. Price,
Jr., were guests over Easter of
Mrs. w. c. Pastorfield of Washing
ton, D. c.
Miss Harriet Hutchinson of Will
mingtcn, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar Frazier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Busselmier
of Washington, D. c., spent Easter
with Mrs. Busselmier's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry P. Shapley.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Shatz, OF
Pottstown, Pa, were weekend
guests of their son-in-law anc
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. John Fear.
on.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bennett
Lansdowne, Pa, spent Easter will
Rev. and Mrs. James w. Colona.
Col. William Goldsborough ant
son William, Jr., were guests owe
Easter of Mr.. and Mrs. Franz
Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence B. Ray
mond, who have been spending sew
eral months in Florida, have re
turned to their home in Smyrna.
DR.. and Mrs. Bayard Carter, o
Durham, N. c., spent Saturda.
with DR.. Carriers parents, Mr.. AM
Mrs. George Carter, at Cedarbrool
Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Allan Motif
were guests over the weekend o
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry R. Pierce 0
Trenton, N. j.
Mr.. William Melvin, seaman, frs
class, at Norfolk Navy Yard, re
turned to his duties yesterday afte
spending 10 days with his parent:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Melvin.
Mrs. Ernest Rowland has return
ed from a visit in Philadelphia, Pa
) where she was the guest of Mr.:
G.. Davis Brown.
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DEATH OF ROBERT SHORT
Former Sheriff of Sussex County
and Republican Politician

Robert Short, SO, former sheriff
of Sussex County and for many
years one of the leading Republican
politicians of lower Delaware, died
at his home at Georgetown, Friday
morning, after an illness of many
months. Mr.. Short was born in
Gumboro District on November p,
1857, son of the late Isaac Short.
Mr.. Short was elected sheriff in
1898, serving a two-year term.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at his late home in
charge of the Rev. Omar E. Jones,
pastor of Wesley Methodist Church
of which Mr.. Short was a member.
Interment was in Union Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Es-
tella Truitt Short, and the follow
| ing children: Mrs. Carrie Ryan
Georgetown; Mrs. Harley Elliott
Mrs. Fred McCune, Mrs. Melville
Day, Cleveland O.; Mrs. Horace
Hastings, Allentown, Pa, and Mrs
j. Everett Walls, of Middletown
One sister, Mrs. Jennie Deli. Steele
of Newark, and one brother, former
State Senator Isaac d. Short, Of
Milford, also survive.