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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-10
DEMAND FOR CONGRESS

1t was reported that the non-
intervention bloc, after consulting
Wheeler, had agreed to withdraw
the plan to introduce the Tobey
resolution as an amendment to a
bill authorizing President Roose-
Welt to requisition foreign-flag
ships in United States harbors. and
bring it up in the Senate "on its
merits alone"
Such move would require a
majority vote TO discharge the
Senate foreign relations committee
from further consideration of the
resolution. The committee bottled
it up and refused to report it to
the Senate for consideration sew
eral days ago.
Noninterventionists were greatly
encouraged by Wheeler's report
that a majority of the public be-
lieves that conveys will take this
nation into the war, and that there
is an Overwhelming demand" that
Congress be permitted to pass on
the matter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-10

Gen. Hugh 8. Johnson,
"America's Fighting Thinker"
Writes Daily for the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-10
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
Poconos Interesting
 Summer Motor Trip
Region Unsurpassed for Romantic Beauty-FayOrite
 Site for Campers Who Like to Rough It.

Waterbury motorists seeking an Interesting tour for the present vacation season, will find the route outlined to the summer play grounds of the Pocono Mountain of Pennsylvania very delightful, for 1t assures good roads and pleasant scenery. Not only does the Pocono ragion offer visitors every kind of outdoor sport and recreation, but also the climate which makes par ticipation in these sports a real pleasure.
 Those interested in making this trip should leave Waterbury on Route U. s. GA and follow it south westwardly to the junction with Route U. s. 6 near Woodbury, then on the latter route travel through a section of Connecticut and New York State, onto the Bear Mountain Bridge Approach Highway, which follows 8 lofty course above the blue waters of the majestic and historic Hudson River, to the Bear Moun- tain Bridge. Excellent panoramas of the surrounding hills and the river itself may be had from "In- spiration Point, the highest point on this highway, which is 40 feet above the river.
 Cross the Hudson River by means of the famous Bear Mountain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
ls4O HEALTHY
 YEAR IN STATE
Record Low Infant Mortal ity Rate stabIished in
 Connecticut

The year 7e1D was generally healthy for Ccnnectic1t citizens de- spite a slight increase in the general death rate from g.6 per 1O0, ,00C population in 1899 to q rate of 10.S last year, according to provisional vital statistics for. 1040 published iHl the weekly bulletin of the State De- pertinent of Health together with figures for 19s6- -Ie3D. This increase is due not only to a greater num- Der of deaths but also to the reduc- tion in population over previous es- inmates as revealed by the federal census.
 A record low infant mortality rate was established during 1940, how- ever. There were SAT deaths of in- fants in the first year of life. On the basis of 24.4B7 living births re- corded, these deaths occurred at q rate of S4.6 per 1000 living births
 The deaths of 68 mothers in the puerperal state yielded maternal death rate of 2.8 per 1000 living births, according to the bulletin.
 Under diseases of childhood, four deaths from measles in 1D4O, five from Whooping cough and three from diphtheria are reported. No deaths resulted from scarlet fever, In both 1899 and 1940 there were fewer deaths from diphtheria than from typhoid fever.
 According to the bulletin, deaths due to all forms of pneumonia con- tinued to decrease while the cancer death rate reached a ecord nigh In f940 there were 602 deaths from pneumonia, a rate of 4O.4 per 10G,- 900 population. Cancer deaths in- creased from 2,436 in 1889 to 2,562 in 1940. This actual increase in the number of deaths augmented by the adjusted census population led to a death rate of 149.7.
 Actual deaths due to tuberculo- sis, all forms, were fewer in 194C than in 1889. The bulletin ex- plained, however, that the variation in population used as the basis for computing rates increased the rnor- tality rate slightly.
 Ordinarily published in February the statewide compilation of vital statistics for l940 was postponed this year due to delayed reception of mortality reports from some cities. This delay was caused by the unprecedented demand for cer- tified copies of birth certificates needed by workers in national de- fense industries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
BOARD APPOINTEES ANNOUNCED TODAY
Gov. Hurley Names Exam. ners for OsteOpaths, Op-
 ticians, Optometrists

Hartford, Conn, July 8 (UP)--Gov. Robert A. Hurley today announced appointments to several state board and commissioners. They included:
 State Boar of Osteopath Regis
 State Board of Osteopath Regis Clark, Torrington; Nestor N. Hotch- kass, Westport: c. Raymond Watts, Hartford, 3 years from July 1. a
 Commission of Opticians: Leonard Richman, Manchester, and four re- appointments for 3 years from July 1.
 State Board of Examiners in Optometry: James P. Houlihan, Torrington, years from Oct. 1.
 Israel Putnam Memorial Camp Commission: Mrs. Catherine O. Eckerman, Bethel; Margaret Mo- Glynn, Ridgefield; Mrs. Lucy Coniff, Danbury; Wilfred Maccumber, Stam- ford; Miss Ada Calkins, Monroe and two reappointments for 3 years from July 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
nY ELMER c. WAEZER
lIInIted preaa Financial EaIt.

New York, July s--CUP)-The stock market absorbed profit-tak- ing during the morning dealings to- day and around noon registered gains ranging from fractions to more than point in leading issues and to 1 points in special shares.
 Railroad snares were rising to catch up with the industrials, which reached new high ground since late January. Southern Pacific, the ac- tive feature, sold at l2 3-8 up 3-8 New York Central was active at 12 7-8 up 3-8; and Santa Fe at 90 up 1-2.
 Steels were firm with Bethlehem at 75 1-4 up 1-2 and U. s. Steel 58 Ia up 3-8. Chrysler and General Motors made minor gains. Bendix made Q new high and then dipped to a small, loss. Coppers were bet ter with new highs in Anaconda Cerro De Pasco and Kennecott Utilities improved with Consolidated Edison st l0 up 1-2.
 Pepsi-Cola made a new high at 28 3-4 up 1-S and then dipped to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
JAPANESE BOMBS
 STRIKE EMBASSY

Chungking, July 8-(UP)-Japa- nese bombers, striking heavily at Chungking for the fourth successive day, made the British embassy tenable today with two bomb hits which penetrated the ambassadors private study and caused the ground floor to collapse.
 The ambassadors hillside resi- dence virtually was demolished by bombs that landed nearby during a raid last night.
 Destruction was heaped on a two square-mile area in the western suburbs, where hundreds were made homeless. To add to their suffering the water supply was disrupted.
 Twenty five Japanese planes raid ed the western suburbs sporadically for almost four hours last night destroying the Press hostel, which houses offices of the United Press the New York Times, the Press Association, Reuters agency and other correspondents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
WATERFOWL GIRL ! RALLIES SLOWLY
Hit=Run Driver Sought Since May 30; No New
 Clues Unearthed

Progress into the case of Mary Freeman, 16, colored, of Echo Lake road, Watertown, seriously hurt on Watertown avenue, May 30, when struck by an unidentified car and hurled over the guard rails while walking toward her home late at night, has been slow, Capt. William Duggan, head of the traffic acci- dent prevention squad, indicated to- day.
 Capt. Duggan said the girl was questioned by Sergt. Charles Mc- Weeney recently at the Waterbury hospital, but that she seems unable to furnish any clue to the car or driver.
 The motor patrol head said Sergt. McWeeney is working On the case and that available clues, although meager, are being traced in an ef- fort to discover the responsible party.
 In the automobile fatality in Union City which cost the life of Jean Wilcox, 18, of Wooster street, shtrt distance from her home the morning of May 30, no new devel- opmsnts have been uncovered as Naugatuck and state police still continue their investigation in an effort to apprehend the driver of the hit-run car.
 Authorities at the Waterbury hospital reported today Miss Free man, who suffered skull and leg fracture, has been showing contin- ued improvement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

Londons-CUP) - Soldiers from Dunkirk were taken to hospital in London with serious head wounds.
 That was 12 months ago.
 Today, they are back with their units. Medical science has achieved another pinnacle.
 The surgeons now can treat seri- out head wounds-even cases of fractured skulls and injuries to the brain-which were considered un- curable, only 15 years ago. Treatment is given at emergency hospitals of London County Coun- cil. and at other centers all over the country.
 Air-raid casualties have been treated with results that are de- clared to be "wonderful-even spec tacular."
 An injured skull formerly often meant early death or disability for life. Today, hundreds of people whose skulls were injured in air. raids are walking the London streets-cured.
 The success has been achieved through the hands of the neuro- surgeon.
 The greratest of these surgeons is working in London He is 9 tall. bearded man with the delicate hands of an artist.
 A reporter who attended one of his operations said only a local anaesthetic was used. The patient, after it was all over, said it was only like having a tooth out.
 Bone from some other part of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
THIRTY-SIX DIED
 IN NEW ENGLAND
That Was Total Since July 4th-COnnecticut Plane
 Tragedy Included

Boston, July 8.-(UP)-Eight persons lest their lives in auto and airplane accidents in New England yesterday, bringing the death tol. since the July holiday to 36.
 Mrs. Hilda Johnson, 56, of Mill bury was killed instantly when an auto coilided with a trailer truck on the southwest cutoff at Worces- ter. Her daughters, Alice 26, of Millbury and Mrs. Margaret Weir, 21, of Baltimore, Md, were injured severely, as was the truck driver, Roscoe P. Handsbury of East Long, meadow
 A deaf mute, Edward Champagne, 38, was killed when struck by an auto near his Hardwicke, Vt, home. Thrown from his motorcycle, John Shemeth, 21, of Holden, Mass, was injured fatally at Old Orchard Beach, Me. In Rockland, Me, Don- aid Dickenson, II, died of injuries suffered when knocked from his bicycle.
 Pvt. Everett E. Washington, g of Boston was killed in a head-on collision of an auto and truck to Fort Dix, N. J., and four com panions were injured.
 Harry Lesnow, 35, New Haven Conn, shirt manufacturers, and two employees, Ann Lesnow, an aunt and Miss Theresa Cans, 25, were killed when his plane crashed at North Haven, Conn, shortly after they took. off for Easthampton, Mass, where he has a factory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
MANHERZ PASSES
 US. NAVAL TESTS
Concord St. Youth, CoIurll. bia Freshman, Success
 full in Mental Exams

Jack N. Manherz, son of Mir. and Mrs. J. O.4P. Manherz, 1l8 Concord street, Waterbury, has been suc- cessful n hi sifnental D. ......... cessful in his mental examination for ad1nittarce to the U. S. Naval Academy, the Navy Department yes- terday announced.
 The young middy Is a graduate of Crosby High school, where his father coaches the baseball and swimming teams. Young Manherz explained the swimming team at the local school, and was a member of the freshman swimming team at Colum- bia University, where he has just completed his first year.
 Last week two other appointments were made to the U. s. Military Academy at West Point of youths in this localiay. They were John ". Gaffney, son of Waterbury City Court Judge and Mrs. John L. Gaff- ney; and Joseph D. Shea, Middle bury, son of MT. and Mrs. William D. Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
TORRINCTON BOY
 JOINS U. s. ARMY

Hartford, July 8-Six regular Army enlistments were reported Monday at the recruiting office at 555 Asylum street. Of the six, five enlisted in the Air Corps as fol- lows: Harold P. Trerice, 20, of Westbrook: Everett c. Elias, 2l. of Southington. and Mitchell Q. Per- zanowski, 2i. of 65 Wlnsted road, Torrington, all for the 34th Bonn bardment Group at Westovcr Field. Mass: James D. Phillips. 2i, of Danbury. for the 33d Bombard- ment Group at Manchester. N. H., and Leweilyn R. Griswold. 2i, of Oxford, for the B0th Air Base Group at Baton Rouge. La. ShIF- ley W. HaweS. 2i. of Bridgewater. vt., enlisted in the Coast Artillery Corps, Panama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
ESCORT PROVIDED
 300 ARMY TRUCKS
.l08th Coast Artillery Passes Through City to
 Camp Edwards

About 300 army trucks rolled through Exchange Place laden with soldiers and equipment of the 198th Coast Artillery of Delaware regiment this morning at about 10:30 o'clock on their way back to Camp Edwards, Mass, after a weeks furlough in their home state of Maryland. The same convoy passed through Wa terbury week ago today.
 The rnotorcade was led by Cap- tain William Duggan, head of the local trafic accident investigation bureau and local police units. The convoy came down Robbins street, over Watertown avenue, down West Main street, through the center and out to Meriden road where state police took over the procession and escorted them over the state line.
 Streets were lined by spectators as the numbering trucks came through.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

Bridge, the first highway bridge to span the Hudson River south of Albany. Situated as it is, in the very midst of the picturesque High lands of the Hudson, many beauti- full views may likewise be had from its deck. Tolls on the Bear Noun tain Bridge were drastically re- duced last fall by the New York State Bridge Authority, in order that more people might be able to enjoy the conveniences this scenic crossing makes possible.
 After crossing the Bridge, proceed westwardly on Route U. s. 6, through Bear Mountain Park, one of the finest public parks in the State of New York, offering facilities for the enjoyment of health building outdoor sport and recreation which are enjoyed by young and old alike. Near Queensboro Lake in the park is a motor camp site, with fireplaces and other conveniences. A short dis tance from the entrance to the Popolopen Gorge Route (about two miles west of the Bear Mountain Bridge traffic circle), one encount- CTS the entrance to the Perkins Me- morial Drive, and interesting side trip, which enables the ,motorist to drive to the summit of Bear Mountain in his automobile. At the top the altitude is more than 1900 feet. Usual and never to be for gotten views of the Hudson River and the Hudson Highlands will be had from this point.
 Route U. s. continues westward ly through Central Valley, a delight ful village, and around Goshen and Chester, then through Port Jervis into Milford, Penna., a charming nt- tie town in the picturesque valley of the Delaware River.
 Leave Route U. s. 6 at Milford, and follow instead U. s. Route 2O9 along the west shore of the Della ware River into East Stroudsburg.
 A short distance southward from East Stroudsburg on Route U. $. ell is the renowned Delaware Water Gap, often referred to as 'Pennsyl- vania's Picturesque Playground l. The Gap is considered one of the Is scenic marvels of the United States. Here the Delaware River breaks through the Kittatinny Moun- tains with Mt. Tammany and Mt. Minsi towering 1900 feet on either side and continues for over two miles between lofty cliffs and densely wooded slopes; the gorge being barely wide enough for the river and the railroad.
 NorthWard on Route U. s. ell is the scenic Pocono region. A region unsurpassed in healthfulness and romantic beauty. There are few places where nature has so laVishly and compactly expanded her choic- est gifts.
 There is perhaps no other section in the United States which offers more attractive surroundings to the camper than the PoconoS. Here the man who desires to rough 1t" may pitch his tent beside some icy spring in the forest and yet still be within easy reach of a hotel and in touch with supplies of all kinds lack of which often makes camp ing trip a labor rather than a pleas ure.
 Amongst the sports opportunities offered by this region are: rowing, fishing horseback riding, tennis, golf, etc. This is truly a pleasant vaca- tion area that will be greatly en- joyed by all who come here.
 Information concerning the Bear Mountain Bridge, also the Mid- Hud- son and Rip Van Wrinkle Bridges, may be obtained free by writing to the New York State Bridge Author itv CatSkiIl N v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
Neuro Surgery Lowers
 Deaths From War Wounds
Medical Science Marks Up Another Healing Triumph
 Once Uncurable Cases Healed
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patients body was used for graft ing.
 Patients are kept together in the emergency hospitals constantly under the supervision of the neuro- surgeon in charge, plastic surgeon whose job is to treat cases of face injury, and a general practitioner.
 Most cases in the wards of the hospitals today are afraid victims. One of them, in London, is an H. year-old girl, Joyce Saunders.
 She was hit on the head by flying debris, Yet, she is being cured.
 Another London patient, Mrs. Minnie Forrest, was injured seri- ously in one of the first air raids. Her head is still bandaged but she is on the way to recovery.
 Miss Margaret Roberts, a London dressmaker, was hit on the head by sell splinters, and her right side was paralyzed. Today, she is cured and her hair, which was cut off for the operation, has grown again glossy, brown curls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
LANDSLIDE HITS
 HOMES OF MINERS
20 Feet iHgh, 59 Wide Great Slide Is Crushing
 New Cottages

St. Charles, Va, July 8.-(UP)-- A land slide was engulfing the new cottages, shiny bathtubs, and cleo tric refrigerators of the Bonny Blue coal miners today. It was mov- ing down the slopes of Little Black Mountain, 20 feet high and 50 feet wide, crushing the cottages one by one while their occupants watched, tearfully helpless.
 The Bonny Blue Coal company recently completed the cottages for its miners. providing them with luxuries unusual in this mountain country. The miners were de- lighted with them. They are built In parallel rows from a beautiful hollow up the slopes of Little Black mountain.
 A cracking report echoed through the hollow yesterday. A tremen- dous mass of rock and slate had broken loose from the mountain and was moving slowly down the slope. The miners families hastily col- lected their valuableS and got out of the path of the steadily advanc- ing avalanche. By night the slide had moved 2,000 feet and crushed six cottages. Then it slowed and seemed to stop.
 But behind 1t, 200 feet above the cottages, more masses of rock and slate were breaking loose and slid ing. All had been loosened by the heavy rains and it was feared that more rain would bring the entire avalanche roaring over the cottages.
 Rain is forecast for today.
 Mine Supt. Smith Williams and his men were trying to devise means of stopping the slide, but it is dif- .ficuit 70 hold up an avalanche.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
OFFICERS OF AIR
 CORPS CALLED IN

Washington, July 8 = (UP) - The War Department today order- ed all air corps reserve officers ex- cept those in key civilian defense occupation to active duty.
 Oficials said that the orders now are being dispatched and that by August l all available officers will be on duty. They will be assigned units on the basis of their qualifications, Oficials declined to reveal the number of air reserves being called,
 There is a shortage of both pilots and technical personnel in the new program which calls for a minimum of S0,00O pilots annually with 100.- 900 technicians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD
 BOY NOT FOUND

Barnstable, Mass, July 8 = (UP1
 -State Police and dwindling group of volunteers continued to- day search for T-year-old Everett William Lord 2d, of Brookline, namesake grandson Of Dean Elmer itus Lord of Boston University and missing since Sunday.
 Though authorities virtually were convinced the boy had drowned in the strong cross-currents off Sandy Neck where he had gone to spend the summer at a' camp, they assured his mother, Mrs. Caroline H. Lord. they would continueethe hunt until every vestige of hope was dissipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
EIGHT RED CROSS.
 NURSES ARE LOST

London, July 8 - (U.P.) - Dr. John Gordon, head of the Harvard hospital, expressed fears today for the safety of eight missing American Red Cross nurses. who were among a group en route to London from the United States aboard the tor- pedoed British steamer Maasden.
 We are just sitting tight, waiting and hoping that ships from the ate tackled convoy will arrive with them safely aboard" he said.
 Nine nurses arrived safely in Lon- don last weekend and it was an- nounced then that six of the other eight aboard the Maasden had been picked up. None of the eight how- ever, has arrived in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
INVENTOR MUST
 MAKE JOB GOOD

Los Angeles, July 8-(UP)-In- ventor Herbert R. Kersten's noise less airplane propeller, which army experts said would be a great boon to national defense if it works, h-d better be good. He has been released from another tiff with the law SO that he might continue to work on it. Kersten, four times convicted of felonies, is an hab- itual criminal under California law and faces a life term if convict ed of g. burglary charge pending against him.
 He is free on the charge, how ever, so that he may work on the invention. Saturday night Kersten was arrested again and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving without a license and in- toxication. He pleaded innocent today and his sponsors immediate ly furnished the $500 bail to get him back to work on the propel- Tor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
SPEED RECORD IN
 SHIP BUILDING

Chester, Pa, July S-(UP)-The Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock company today held 8 speed rec rod in American shipbuilding fol- lowing it's launching of the 19,205- ton streamlined tanker w. c. Yea ger less than four months after her keel was laid.
 Urgently needed to help avert an oil transportation crisis, the all- welded vessel of the Atlantic Re- fining company was launched into the Delaware river yesterday. The vessel was chriStened by Mrs. w. c. Yeager. whose husband is iir- ector and vice president of the firm.
 By next month, the ship will be carrying 155,000 barrels of oil or 6.500,00 gallons of gasoline between Philadelphia and Gulf ports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08
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