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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
AVOID PANIC IS
 RUSSIAN WARNING

Moscow. Oct. 9-- (UP)-Soviet newspapers today called upon the Russian people to realize the full significance of the danger" facing their country and to avoid panic or depression in the life or death struggle against Germany.
 "As the full realization of the menace multiplies so will multiply the strength of the SovietS," a typical editorial said.
 The citizens of Leningrad and the men and women of Odessa and other cities were cited among the numerous" examples of heroic acc tion in the war for the father land"
 The newspaper Pravda recalled the speech by Premier Josef Stalin on July in which he said:
 Tt is a question of the life or death of the Soviet state, the life or death of the Soviet people, to wit, should the people of the Soviet Union remain free or enslaved."
 Red Star said, There were never such bloody and fierce battles as are raging now at Orel, where the enemy is stalking his best regiments. In the space of approaching months, if not weeks, the outcome of the war will be decided"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
SURPRISING DROP
 IN TEMPERATURE
Cooler Weather Forecast for City, Vicinity To-
 night, Tomorrow

Persons who went to sleep last night feeling warm and cozy be- heath one or two comforters, awak- ened this morning in an Arctic world. For at least the tenth time in recent weeks the prankish weather executed complete somersault, deceiving local citizenry into light attire, and then unleashing a blast of cold air that threatened to pro- duce an epidemic of the sniffles.
 The popular motif today was top- coats and sweaters, and no one knows what wildly-conceived crea- tions of wool and red flannel be- heath.
 The best the weatherman could advise today was to retain warm clothes. Prediction is for fair and cooler tonight, followed by cloudy Friday, ard rain late tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
More Men Wanted! Medical Defense Committee Organizing Mobile Units of Volunteer Workers - 70 Men
 Needed at Once! Register Now, Please.

ten lessons of two hours each, will include all the rudiments of care of the wounded and injured, and will acquaint those taking 1t with the proper treatment to be given before a.doctor can arrive.
 The mobile medical units to be formed will each consist of two doctors, two nurses, four women who have completed the course, and four men graduates. Thirty five men have already signed up for these classes. but an additional 70 will be needed to man all the units.
 Registrations will be accepted at Red Cross headquarters, which is open daily, and at the Central Vol unteer Bureau, open Monday through Thursday from 9 to l2:3O and also on Wednesdays from 3 to 5:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09

Caroline Hall, 54, of RED. No. g Seymour, was admitted to the Wa terbury Hospital at 11:30 o'clock this morning and her name was immediately placed on the danger list. She sustained injuries as a result of an accident involving her car and an Army truck In Q convoy heading toward Camp Edwards, Mass, from Fort BFagg, N. c.
 The driver of the convoy truck by an unusual coincidence was Leon Hall, hospital authorities re- ported. The woman was admitted unconscious with head injuries, possible chest injurieo and dis- located shoulder after the collision when the car she was driving attempted to pssS bus In front of her and hit the Army truck.
 Mrs. Hall was on her way to Middlebury when she struck the convoy truck on the Judd corner Middlebuzy.
 Constable Walter Folgmann of the Middlebury police was notified and began an immediate investi- gation into the collision.
 The daughter of the injured woe man told authorities her mother
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
SPECIAL CASE FOR
 LOST YOUNCSTER

Conway, N. IT., Oct. 9.-tUP)- Pamela IIollingworth, 5, will under go special treatment at Lowell Mass, hospital next week to insure complete recovery from the effects of exposure and starvation suffered while lost eight days in wilder ness, 1t was disclosed today.
 The precocious Dunstable, Mass tot probably will be transferred to- morrow or Saturday from North Conway Memorial hospital where she has been confined since she was found Monday night on Mt Chocorua.
 Joseph E. Hollingsworth, Lowell lumberman, said his daughter was improving slowly and that, though her blistered and froSt-bitten feet still were swollen severely, danger of gangrene had passed.
 Hollingworth said physicians ad. vised further treatments which would include a special body-build- ing diet and care for her feet. He said the transfer was decided or so that the family could return home.
 Pamela has continually demanded food, particularly "scrambles' Scrambled eggs) but pr. Charle! E. Smith ordered her kept on a die of liquids. Today, however, ht promised she might have ice cream Her last solid food was a piece O. steak, eaten II days ago. The child yesterday had her frs bath since she was brought out ol the woods, sponge bath giver while her feet was being baked if an electric oven.
 Dr. Smith said Pamela hac changed from passive to queru lous patient .... a sure sign sh' is recovering"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
RUSSELL T. FISHER
 HEADS COTTON ASSN

Boston, Oct. 9-(UP)-Russell T. Fisher of wollaston was reelected president of the National Associa- ton of Cotton Manufacturers at the 87th annual convention today.
 Other officers reelected were: Vice presidents, o. F. Broughton New Bedford, and Ralph c. Perkins, Fall River; directors, Albert IT Crossman, Utica, N. r., R. c. Dick Salem, and J. Frank Morrissey Baskerville, R. I.
 Lawton s. Brayton of Fall River and w. Emerson Barrett of Brook line. were elected directors for three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
Truce Expected In
 Father, Son Battle
Court Defers Sentence for Four Weeks; Witness
 Denied Blows Were Struck Sunday Evening

been paid back to his father for defraying his expenses to this coun- try.
 At yesterdays testimony Fireman Alfonso Ferrari, from the Field street fire headquarters, told the court he witnessed the quarrel be- tween the two and that he did not see any blows struck by the son although he acknowledged that the elderly Rotella expectorated at his offspring as the latter kept a dis tance of several feet from him.
 The accused said that he never struck his father and that when he chanced to meet up with him, he only defended himself from the blows aimed at him. The young man said he showed his father during the affray on Sunday but did not strike him. He said he was compelled to do this in order to avoid getting struck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
Brush Fires

Two brush fires were extin- guished this morning. The first alarm was received at 10:57 for a fire on the property of Chase Go. on Bellevue street. The other call was registered at 12:38 for a brush fire in the rear of prop erty on 357 Wilson street and owned by John Jenusaitis.
 One piece or apparatus re- sponded to each of the fires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
Actions Withdrawn

s Both a divorce suit and a $i0,- 300 civil action brought in super lor court by M. Louise Mayo of Somerville. Mass, az ainst Arthur L. Mayo Of this city, were with drawn today.
 Tn the divorce petition, Mrs. Mayo had alleged desertion since April {. 1888. and had requested permission to change her name En M. Louise King. The petition- CT had also sought alimony.
 The el0000 civil action was tn- stituted simultaneously and was founded upon the plaintiff's con. sentl0n that her husband had failed to provide for her support. me couple was married in thls city on February z, 1884,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
Given Continuance

Walter Tata. F, of T River street, was granted a cOntin- uance until Saturday when he was arraigned on a charge of operating an automobile with out a drivers license in muni- cipal court today. .l..
 tTata was arrested last night by Patrolman Michael Karpel- man and Motor PatrOlman John CulletOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
LYNN WILSON'S
 FUNERAL TODAY

Danbury, Conn, Oct. 9E(UP)- Funeral services were held today for Lynn w. Wilson, n, chief edi- torial writer for the Danbury News Times, who died yesterday after a brief illness.
 Wilson served a term in the Gen. eral Assembly and was an unsuc- cessful candidate for Congress five times. He was native of Slough. ton, Wis, and became a newspaper man in 1890.
 Wilson was well known as a his- torian and orator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
Change in Dates

Supt. of Schools Thomas J. Condon announced today that the weekly visit of c. M Camp bell of the State Board of Educa- tion to this city will be postponed next week from Monday to We'd nesday.
 MT. Campbell usually comes here Monday afternoons to inter- view students who wish to leave school to take jobs. Because of the legal holiday Monday. he will come to Waterbury on Wednes- day, and will be at Crosby High school from 2 o'clock until 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
SpOtlighting
 Brass CityNews
Law Freshmen

Edward A. DeLeon of l53 Eas Farm St, Edward Bradley of l9 Elmhurst Ave, and Edmund Jenusaitis of 2l Chipman street are students at the Hartford Sol- lege of La%, where they are mem- 5ers of the cloSs of l944. MT. De Leon attended Columbia Univer- sity where he graduate din i94l. MT. Bradley attended Providence College and Mir. Jenusaitis at- tended Niagara University. The Hartford College of Law is in Its fifteenth year and has an enroll ment of 126 students.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
siO,ooO FIRE DAMAGE

Ansonia, Con-, Oct. 9.-tUF)- Damage was estimated today at $l0,000 in a two-alarm fire which swept a newly-completed furniture warehouse In the center Of the city late last night. Families in nelgh- boring dwellings were forced to leave their homes. which were threatened for a time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
Holiday

Automobile inspection lanes and all offices of the Motor Vehicles Department will be closed on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. l3.
 Inspection lanes operate every day except Sundays and legal holidays from a. m to p. m. The Fall inspection period will end on January IT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
TO MARRY AT s2

Brookline, Mass, Oct. 9-(UP)- Marriage intentions were on file in town hall today for Walter c. Day, 82-year -old Hopkinton druggist, and twice-married Mrs. Katherine A. Nevins, 63, of Bropkline. Day Is q widower and both of Mrs. NeNns' former husbands died.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
sPELLACY TO BE NAMED

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 0-(UP)-- Republican and Democratic city nominating conventions will be held tonight. Democrats will renominate Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy for a fourth term. Republicans will re- nominate Joseph B. Griffin, who ran two years ago and was defeated by less than 5000 votes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
WAR SPREADS TRENCH
 MOUTH"

Glasgow - CUP. = Kissing ma y be one of the chif reasons of a war item lnalady known as Trench Mouth" which has been claiming many victims in West Scotland. Other suggested causes are the use of badly-wiped cups and lack of vitaniri C-found in green yege- tables and tomatoes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
sTITCTDE Ts VERDICT

Wallingford, Conn, Oct. 9.-(UP) A verdict of suicide was given to- day in the death of Mrs. El.zsoetr R. Kern, 20. whose body was found in the cellar of her home ls . terday. There were several shotgun wounds la the chest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
TOPS IN NESTS

The largest, heaviest and most peculiar nests in the world are to ,e found in Australia. These are tuilt by the jungle owl in the .orm of great mounds about IS feet high and l50 feet around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
Woman Juror Badly
 Injured In Crash

had just finished serving on jury duty in Superior Court in Water bury this morning and was driv- ing to Middlebury road when the accident occurred,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
GROWING

Tn 1880, Denver. Colo, had c population of 2B7,e6l. The loa0 census showed c population of 3iB.- 4iS. It Is the 26th largest city In the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES
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PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS

PUBLIC UTILITY STOCkS < Bid Asked Bridgeport Gas It. Co.,. 2i 24 Bridgeport Hydraulic Go. 30 33 Conn. Gas & Coke pfd, 32 35 Conn. It. & Power s. 4l A Conn. It. & Pow. 5,s
 percent pfd. .........il4 IF Connecticut Power CO 3e Al Hid. Elect. It. Go. com. 56 68 Hid. Gas It. Go. com. 27 3l New Haven Water Co.,. 64 67 South. N. E. Tel. Go. 149 l64 United Illuminating ....i00 l04
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
Josef Stalin Starts Upheavals In Russia
Molotov Has Been Dropped As Leader-Stalin Be- comes Supreme Boss Looks Like Warn-
 ing to Germany to Lay Off
BY FREDERICK KUH

London, May 7-(UP) British leaders and foreign diplomats agreed today that the assumption of direct executive power in Russia by Josef Stalin was of major world importance and that 1t reflected growing Russian anxiety regarding Germany's ambitions.
 Tn some diplomatic quarters 1t was suggested that the move meant that Russian leaders were increas- ingly inclined to believe that des- bite all its efforts, Russia might be involved in the war.
 Since Nikolai Lenin died Jan. 2l, 1924, Stalin had been the real leader as secretary general of the Communist party. Viacheslav Mol otov had become premier In 1881 in succession to AleXei Rykov, who was liquidated in the 1888 purge Molotov became foreign minister also, in succession to Maxim Lit- vinov, in 1889, and his assumption of the foreign ministry marked the switch in Russian foreign" policy from cooperation with the democ. racies to 6 deal with Germany on the eve of the war.
 For five months no Russia has shown uneasiness over German expansion.
 (The United Press Vichy corre- spondent reported only yesterday, oi, the basis of diplomatic dis patches from Moscow, that Russia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
JOHN M. O'CONNOR
 DIES OF INJURIES
Critically Hurt Late Yes. terday At Chase Metal
 Works in WaterviIIe

With five more minutes to work before his days shift would be coiI1- pleted at 8 o'clock yesterday after noon at the Chase Metal Worka plant In Watervillc, John M. O'Con- nor, A, of s47 Pearl Lake road, was seriously injured and died this morning at 7:3l ct the Waterbury hospital.
 O'Connor was injured when a heavy bar of metal called 6 billet by factory officials struck him resulting in Q compound fracture of the right leg, fractured shoulder and possible crushed ribs, hospital authorities reported.
 TWO other brothers Of the 0'Con- nor family have met violent deaths !n recent years, 1t was learned today. Ills brother Daniel was killed by an automobile six years ago. Another brother, William, lost his life when 6 boiler on the U. s. s. President Grant exploded !n 1919.
 On Danger List
 Immediately on his admission to the hospital yesterday, O'Connor'S name was placed on the danger list. Rodney Chase, assistant secretary
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
BOLD FRESHMAN
 TAKEN FROM RACE
Withdrawn From Freak. ness Because of Fever;
 Rush for Whirlaway

Baltimore, Md, May 7.--(UP)-- Bold Irishman of the Wheatley sta bles was withdrawn from the Freak ness today because of fever and a landslide rush started toward Calu- met farms spectacular Kentucky Derby winner, Whirlaway.
 The Irishman, generally consid- cred the top threat to Whirlaway in Saturdays running of the big Maryland three-y -year-old classic, be- gan coughing last night and was running a heavy fever today. Ills withdrawal was announced by 0. J. McLennan, racing secretary of the pimlico track.
 Bold Irishman lost stature as a challenger yesterday when he ran sixth and last behind the winning Ocean Blue In the Survivor Stakes. That threw all Preakness forecasts out of line and made Whirlaway the favored horse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
BRITISH DRIVE
 IRAQ|S AWAY
Now Occupy Key Position in Oil Fields; Assassin
 Did Not Kill
BY II. L. PERCY

(Unlted Press Statt COrreSp0nucnt)
 London, May 7.-UP)-Britlsh empire forces have driven the 1raq heseigers from their positions at the Habbaniyah air field west of Baghdad and have occupied a key post on the 1raq oil pipe line 1t was announced today.
 The fresh evidence of an im- proved military situation in Iraq was partly offset, however, by ris- ing anxiety at the possibility of a sudden German move in the middle east, possibly through French Syria,
 It was reported that Britain was keeping a night and day watch throughout the eastern Mediter- yanean for signs that German trans port plans were carrying troops to Iraq directly or were preparing for an attempt to land troops In Syria
 Announcement of British successes In Iraq came through a Royal Air Force conmunique at Cairo.
 "In 1raq the situation in the area surrounding the Royal Air Force station at Habbaniyah is much easier" 1t said.
 "Our night patrols found enemy positions on the edge of the escarp-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
GERMAN SEAMEN
 BEING ARRESTED
Immigration Agents, Po' lice Rounded Up TAO of
 Them in New York

New York, May 7D-(UP)-lmmi- grafton agents and police rounded up German seamen on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts today charging them with overstaying their leaves ir this country. t.
 Offlcials did not disclose the num- Der taken into custody but detec- tives who participated in the early morning raids on New York hotels, taverns and rooming houses said they understood about l40 would be taken in custody here and 100 more eysewhere in the nation.
 More than 100 seamen, described as former crew members of Standard oil company tankers. were arrested in synchronized raids which began at 4 a. m. in the metropolitan area. They were taken to Ellis Island. One immigration official said that they would be taken later to midwest
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
Two Pretty School Teachers, With Aid Of Doctor, Take Revenge Upon Attacker

of the gun"
 Dr. Murrell helped him on with his shirt and took him home. Cald- well went to Camdenton for medical treatment, had photographs taken of his lacerated back, and reported the beating to Williams and Lieu Cunningham, Camden County pros- ecutor.
 Cunningham charged the physi- clan with assault with dangerous and deadly weapon" and he was re- leased in $2,500 bond. The teachers were charged with felonious assault and released in $500 bond each.
 They and Caldwell, Williams said. told substantially the same stories, although Caldwell denied he had attacked Miss Rhodes. He admitted having escorted her to the partys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
HARTFORD STRIKE
 MAY BE SETTLED

Hartford, Conn, May 7.-(UP)- state labor department conciliator, Morgan R. Mooney said today a basis for agreement" had been reached in the strike of 326 defense workers at the Hanson Whitney Ma. chine company.
 The strike was called April 10 when the union protested the dis- missal of one of It's members, charg- ing he was fired because he en- gagged in union activity. The man. agement countered he was let go for incompetency.
 Mooney said the settlement terms, which were withheld, has been agreed upon at conference at- tended by representatives of the management and the union and that the workers would vote on accept- ance tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
THOMASTON PLANS
 AMBULANCE DRIVE
Community Vehicle To Be Purchased; Bremen Vol.
 unteer As Drivers

ThomaSton, May 7-The decision to secure an ambulance for use here was made ct Q meeting last night of Clifford R. French Post, American Legion, following Q report of the ambulance Investigating com mittee which favored the eadeavor. Plans for securing funds will be formulated and c drive for the pur- pose will shortly get under way.
 Thomas Reynolds, who acted as chairman of the Investigating com mittee, was named chairman of the drive with the same committee to serve with him.
 Members of Crescent Hose and the Hook and Ladder fire coinpan- les have unanimously offered their services as drivers and attendants, according to an announcement last night.
 Through the facilities Of the American Red Gross first aid ir- structions will be given all who might serve in the capacity.
 At the meeting Lester Lumpkln was named marshal Of the Melnor. ial Day parade and Axel Nelson and Walter Cotterill were named to decorate the boat used in the exer- cises at the pond in Hillside cenie- tery. Thomas ByerS was named chair man of the committee in charge of distribution of medals to school children in the essay contest. Shell don Kocps was appointed chairman of the poppy sale drive which will be held in connection with that of tho Veterans of Foreign Wars on May f7. L
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
Charles J. Mclaughlin, State Tax Comn1issioner
 for Four Year Term
FORMER ATTORNEY
 GEN. OF CONNECTICUT
Col. Samuel H. Fisher of Litchfield Heads New
 State Defense Council

Hartford, Conn.,, May 7. = (UP) = Governor Hurley to- day named Colonel Samuel II. Fisher, Litchfield, former chairman of the State Street and Highway Safety Com- mission, as administrator of the new state defense coun- cil. At the same time the Governor announced the ten members of the council would not be appointed until after he had conferred with Col- onel Fisher, the Governor said, would serve as e $i q year man, and would devote his full time to CO., ordinating defense efforts in the state.
 "Col. Fisher" he said, Ifs well- known to the public of Connecticut and ' have 6 high regard for his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07

He thought 1t was friendly call until Dr. Murrell pulled down the shades and confronted him with a pistol.
 Pull off your shirt,' he com manded, land lie on the floor"
 pr. Murrell handed his fiancee a whip. made of leather thongs fastened to a handle.
 Silently she raised 1t high and brought 1t down, whistling. across Caldwell's back. He groaned and dug his fingers into the floor. Again and again she struck him. She handed the whip to Miss Keith. who took up the floggiiig. They beat him for 45 minutes. Caldwell told Sheriff II. J. Williams:
 eff 1t had lasted a nAnute longer, I would have Jumped lArron In spite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
WlLLKIE MAY BE
 NAMED ASLEADER
May Head New Govern. ment Agency to Build
 Morale in Nation
BY sANDoR s. KLEIN

Washington, May 2. - (UP) - Wendell L. Willk!e was being dis cussed today as the head of a new government agency which some administration officials want to cre- ate to build up national morale and to overcome what they consider the pubiic's complacency about the de- fense and British-aid program.
 officials said such an agency would have the same general on' jectives as the World War Commit tee on Public Information headed by George Creel, although 1t would not necessarily take the same form
 One of those said to favor such an organization is Harry L. Hopkins lend -lease chief. He and other ad- ministration officials believe the public generally must be made to feel It is participating in defenSe- efforts.
 Hopkins, close associaes said, urged President Roosevelt's recent request for 24-hour, seven-day week production of armaments in order to make the public understand that 1t is confronted with an emergency.
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