davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1941-12-11
l\Is|!{;9]
Private Papers of a
Cub Reporter:

Cub Reporter:
Thornton Wilder was recently re.
calling his last visit to London
After luncheon at Barrie's fiat,
the exquisite little genius, Max
Beerbohm, said: "Mr. Wilder, you
haven't remarked on the view OF
the Thames from here" Wilder
replied to the general effect that
nothing adequate had occurred to
him Whereupon Beerbohm
said: People usually do, you know.
Only last week, for instance, MT.
Gene Tunney, the fighter, was here
and admired it tremendously. AS a
matter of fact, he spoke of it with
such e1oquence and such sensitive
ness that, really, - felt quite
coarse" "a H.
The FBI is more interested in a
prominent Chicago & psychiatrist,
who obtained an appointment to The
Morale Board of the Col. Donovan
Office . This doctor, a Hungari-
an who recently became citizen,
was given "a routine check by the
G-Men ~. When an agent called
at his home, he spotted large
framed portrait of 'Mussolini, affec-
tionately inscribed -. y. That made
it more than a routine investigation
and led to the fact that Fritz Hor-
vath, Hungarian Nazi leader, is a
frequent guest at the Dr's house
-, And at conferences in a hide
away in Chicago. =. Horvath has
definite Berlin connections-and the
doctor may learn for the first time
that he is not going to be accepted
for that swell job with Col. Donovan.
The Women's Business and Pro-
fessional Group annual Friendship
Dinner took place the other night
=. They had previously announced
that they would make known at this
dinner-the ten big, important Wom-
en- chosen to represent the U. S. h. E.
To inspect civilian defense in Eng
land The list was prepared
and sent to Mrs. Roosevelt for her
okay The names submitted
did not measure up TO her require
ments, and dissension grew to such
a pitch that the idea has been tenn
porarily deferred and possibly
shelved. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
CITY BECOMES
 CO-PLAINT|FF
Joins Legally S6OO,O0Ot Suit Brought Against
 Daniel J. Leary

The City of Waterbury was today made c party plaintiff in the Good Government AsSociation's S600,000 civil suit against Daniel J. Leary former City Controller, Judge Ken meth Wynne granted the appllca- ton, made by Corporation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch representing the City, In superior court this inorn- ing. The city decided upon active participation in the case May 22nd, when Attorney Lynch learned that the Good Government Group in- tended to turn over all moneys col- lected in the action to the city.
 When questioned today Attorney Lynch stated that 1t probably would be necessary to retain special coun- sel to represent the City. "1'he press of other urgent business, and the likelihood that the case will in. yolve extensive litigation, makes this move necessary" he said. Specula- ton on probable attorneys to han- die the case Is current, but Attor. ney Lynch indicated, he had not yet decided upon whom he intended to appoint.
 There are four counts in the suit, which lists total of S2,238, ,5i414 In over-expenditures during e period of seven years, from 1891 through 1887. On the same day, May 22nd, In which the city requested to be made co.plaintlff, action was started by the city to recover Si60 900 from the Maryalnd Casualty Company for bonds issued to the city ct various times in behalf of Leary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
OFFICE CHANGES ~, FOR CITY HALL
When Charter Is Signed
 There Will Be Many & Alterations

Although city officials have done nothing more than discuss the sit. uation, 1t Is fairly well established that application of the new city charter, which becomes effective the moment Governor Robert A Hurley affixes his signature to the charter revision bill, which passed the House Wednesday, may result itl office changes within the City Hall
 Among the more important, ol course, would be the transfer oi the Bureau of Vital Statistics from the office of the Town Clerk, on the first floor of the City Hall, tc the Department of Health on the third floor. Whether the bureau will actually be located In the pres ent Health Department offices has not vet been decided upon.
 Considerable space in the Town Clerks vault is now given over tc storage of vital statistics and Il may be possible that department heads will decide to keep them there rather than consider constructing additional vault space in another section of the City Hah.
 The Board of Health may De called upon, too, at its meeting nex' week to take action on an increase
 (Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Judge Thomas J. Wall Of Torrington Holds
Will Preside Again Over Common Pleas Court of Lch field County-This Was Practically Assured
 By Governor Hurley
Democrat Legislative Reporter)

State Capitol, Hartford, May 29-- It was positively confirmed here to- day that Judge Thomas J. Wall of Torrington would hold over as judge of the Litchfleld County Common Pleas Court until the sixth Wednes- day of the next sitting of the Gen. erai Assembly which will be in February, l943.
 Gov. Robert A. Hurley told the press at hls conference this morn Ing that this was his belief. He also said that he had planned to send in Judge Walls name yester- day afternoon for reappolntment, but that failure of the House to pass the Common Pleas court re- vision bill in its original text made him hold 1t up, knowing as he did that he would hold over by virtue of his interim appointment made by ex~Governor Raymond E. Baldwin following the death of Judge Arigen Seymour of Litchfleld.
 Judge Wall had many staunch supporters In the House yesterday, among the foremost being Rep. Chauncey Hutchings of Harwinton. A bloc of Litchfield Republicans also threatened to bolt on several occasions If the House didn't agree
 (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
NEW HAVEN LABOR
 HITS REPUBLICANS
Claim They Spend Too Much Time Seeking for
 Bit of Patronage

New Haven, Conn, May 29.- (UP)-The New Haven Central La- bor Union today accused the Re- publican pal y of being more in- terested in obtaining patronage than 1t is in helping to secure pass age of legislation which will benefit the people of this satte."
 The charge was contained in a letter to Republican State Chair man J. Kenneth Bradley, from Har- old V. Feinmark, president of the labor union and a vice president of the Connecticut Federation of La- Dor.
 Republican legislators, said Fein- mark, have consistently voted to defeat, or to block passage of, or emasculate" the state labor rela- tions act. creation of state hous- ing authority, rent control legisla- ton, e wages and hours law, savings bank life insurance and bill in- creasing penalties for racial dis elimination.
 "Instead of legislation" Feinmark charged, i've read and know that the politicians prefer to build up their machines, rather than enact laws to meet the needs of these critical times"
 Teinmark said the state labor re- lations act was considered by labor to be imperative" and that "failure of the Republican members of the (Cnntins,ed on Pare Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
British Report Loss of An' other Cruiser, Making
 7 in Crete Fight
TERRIFIC CUT INTO
 BRITISH FLEET THERE
Italians Have Landed in Eastern Crete to Join in
 Smashing Attacks
BY HARRISON SALISBURY

DA HANNASON SALISBURY United Press Staff CorrespondentC
 British and Greek forces fought a desperate last ditch battle to save Crete against constantly strength ened Axis forces and the odds against a successful stand by the Imperial troops appeared to be mounting. The British admiralty re- ported the loss of another cruiser, the 9,2S0-ton York sn the Crete operations, the seventh war; ship which has been sacrificed in the bitter test of sea versus air power.
 The York was the third cruiser lost in the Crete campaign. In ad- dition four destroyeFs have gone down, two battleships have suffered minor Injury and many other Britt ish nen-of.war have been dalns aged, sa
 The admiralty said the York was rendered total loss at suda Bay by repeated Na2i bombing. Tho ship was undergoing repairs ct the Suda Bay base when she was caught by German air bonabardment and British casualties were slight.
 The latest British cruiser losg made 1t evident that the Germans have succeeded in inflicting an appreciable dent in British seq power in the eastern Mediterranean, although the balance may have been somewhat restored by diversion of British warshipS from other theateSs of war to that area.
 Terrific Cut In Fleet
 The loss of three cruisers end four destroyers probably cut about one-fourth from the Eastern Mcdi- terranean squadroas fast scouting strength while the injury to other ships plus damage presumably iii- flicted during the withdrawal from Greece may have cut the striking power of this British war fleet by as much as 50 per cent.
 The loss Is more serious to the British because they arc already markedly short of both destroyers and cruisers due to the extremely heavy demands made on the fleet by It's far-flung operations In ate tempting to blockade the entire European Atlantic coast, maintain control of the Eastern and Western Mediterranean and hunt down sub- marine and surface raiders in the Atlantic.
 The British position in Crete ap- peared to be growing more grave by the hour.
 Italians Have Landed
 Both the Rome and Berlin cosia- muniques reported that Italian troops now have landed at Crete to reinforce the NaZi striking force nl- ready on the ground. The indication was that the Fascist forces came by sea since Italy Is not known @ have any substantial parachute corps but thls point was left vague by the communiques.
 Continued on Page N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Former Kaiser Wilhelm Is Believed To Be Nearing End Of Long, Trsgic Career

.ast December 1t was reported that Wilhelm was gravely ill. At that time his court marshal said his health was good and that he was out chopping wood.
 Wilhelm has lived quietly here, refusing to mix in politics. His age and his frail health have obliged him for a long time to take long rest periods, and he has been able to chop wood only for brief periods.
 Born January 27, 1859, Wilhelm ascended the German throne in 1888 and abdicated November 28. 1918, after fleeing Germany upon the German collapse at the end of the last war. His first wife, the En- press Augusta Victoria died at Doorn house April II. 1921.
 Wilhelm married the Princess Hermine of Schoenaich Carolath November s, 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
British, Greeks Are Facing
 Great Nazi Odds In Crete
Max Schmeling Is Reported to Have Been Shot When He I Tried to E Escape
Made Prisoner at Crete, Seized Rifle, Attempted
 to Make Getaway

Alexandria, Egypt, May % - (U P) - Max Schmeling, greatest Ger man prize fighter of all time, and former world heavyweight cham- pion, has been killed in Crete while fighting as Nazi parachute soldier reliable New Zealand mili- tary sources said teaay.
 1nformants said Schmeling had been made q prisoner and was killed when he seized the rifle of wound- cd man and tried to escape,
 The report was not official and hence could not be confirmed but 1t was told circumstantially by field ambulance men who said his body had been identified positively.
 Informants said Schmeling was wounded slightly and captured dur- ing the first days of the fighting in Crete.
 ct was known that schmeling had been among the first parachute troops landed In crete. Though 35, far over the maximum age for para chutists, he had volunteered for parachute work and had been pro- noted from private to corporal.)
 Said He Wac Boxer
 schmelinS was taken Co . field dressing station and showed papers bearing his name, 1t was said. At tho same time, informants asserted, he said in English, with an American accent, that he was @ boxer.
 Officers at the scene were satisfied beyond doubt of Schmeling's iden- tity, 1t was said.
 informants asserted that Schmel- Ing became truculent and threat ening when he was sent from the dressing station to 0 prison camp with other prisoners.
 The New eZaland soldiers In charge were called out to mop up a newly landed group of German par- achutists, 1t was asserted, and
 f(AatlsnaA asa Baan A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

sweep round his estate in order to save him annoyance. Later Hitler sent a deputation of officers to in vite him again to return to Ger many and live in any of the Hohen- zollern castles he chose. The former kaiser replied by letter to Hitler ex- pressing delight" at German vic- tories but saying he preferred to remain here.
 "I am an old man and now have lived in Holland since l9i8," he wrote. T want to die here"
 He chatted at length with the officers who brought Hitler's greet ings, and talked of the last war.
 It had been rep ted that just before the German invasion Britain invited him there and he rejected the invitation acidly, asserting that if he ever went to England it would be after a victorious German inva. sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
BRITISH ADMIT
 TERRIFIC FIGHT
Using Rifle, Bayonet in Desperate Battle to Save
 Island of Crete
BY EDWARD W. BEATTIE, JR. United Press Stan Correspuondent) ]

United Press Stan Correspu0ndent)
 London, May 29-tUP)-British Imperial and Greek troops, aided by Cretan men and boys, are fighting desperately with rifle, bayonet and sub-machine gun to hold back ever- growing hordes of German air.borne troops in western Crete, dispatches from Cairo said today.
 Fighting was understood to be of almost unmatched ferocity so far as the present war was concerned Thrown back from Canea, capital of the island, British New Zealand and Australian troops, backed by Greeks and Cretans, were opposing the Germans hand to hand while German transport planes continued to land endorsements,
 Authoritative informants said that they had no confirmation that Ca- nea had fallen or that, as the Ger mans reported today, the NaZi forc- es had taken the shores of Suda Bay,
 If 1t is true we have lost Canea the situation is naturally more Ser- ious," an informant said. If we were to lose Suda Bay it would be more serious still"
 Holding of Suda
 If the Allies could keep Suda Bay under fire, the informant added, the Germans would be unable to use it.,
 But If We were driven back from the south shore it might be very useful to the Germans" he admit
 Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
STATE POLICEMAN
 ADMITTED CRIME
Commissioner Hickey Said George R: Martin Was
 Forced to Confess

Puntnam, Conn, May 29-(UP)- Self . admissions implicated State Police Radio Dispatcher George R. Martin In & plot to rob the Carsill Trust company, according to testi- mony today of State Police commis- sioner Edward J. Hickey before a superior court trial jury.
 Hickey said that when authorities learned of the plan to break into the bank, they heard also of reports that an officer at the Danielson barracks was involved in the con- spiracy. Through 6 process ot elimination suspicion was directed to Martin, and the commissioner claimed that under questioning the dispatcher told of his part in the robbery.
 Hickey said Martin was drawn into the plot to keep police radio cars from Putnam during the roo- bery and after an alarm had been broadcast. The commissioner testi- fled Martin was suspended from the department several hours before the robbery attempt took place and two others were arrested, but that he refused to sign a statement impli- eating himself in the conspiracy.
 The defense objected to admission of the unsigned statement as evi- dence, and was upheld by the court.
 Hickey said Martin was arrested because he had violated his trust as an officer" in not informing his superiors of the plot. and because of alleged admissions he was drawn into the conspiracy by promises of a share of the loot.
 Two others involved in the rob- bery, Police Commissioner Ralph c. Brearley, and Walter KZremein, have pleaded guilty and await sem tence at the conclusion of Martins trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Nazis Claim British Are Beaten At Crete
German Air Invaders, Reinforced By Italian Troops, Are Smashing Hard at Badly Pressed Forces
 of Gallant Defenders
BY JACK TLEISCHER United Press Staff Correspondent

(Unlteu RFcSS StnH COrreSpOnuentD
 Berlin, May 2o.--CUP)-The Ger man high command reported today that Nazi air invaders reinforced by Italian troops are smashing hard against the "beaten" British in Crete, capturing the Suda Bay nav al base and driving east to the shores of Armyro Bay, 18 miles east to Canea, Cretan capital.
 (1talian reports said that Fascist marines and infantry have landed In eastern Crete, apparently by sea, establishing Q new fighting front against the hard pressed British,)
 The high command said that German mountain troops are In the van of the "pursuit' of the British, having driven cast to Canea and then on to Suda Bay, the naval anchorage used by the British as. a base for their warships in the dc. fense Of Crete.
 Pushing on from suda Bay along the sharply indented Cretan coast, German troops were said by the high command to have reached Ar. myro Bay-40 miles west of Candia, Crete's biggest city-thus apparent ly winning control of about one third of the islands northwestern coast line.
 Many Prisoners Taken
 The German high command claimed the capture of q large number of prisoners and said that a British merchant shiD, and an outpost ship were sunk by air at- tack and two British bombers brought down by antl-aircraft fire,
 The high command reported that fairly heavy fighting was in prog. ress in North Africa.
 It said a British attempt to break out of Tobruk had been re- pulsed by Italo- German troops With
 n.a FAaHa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

 NOMINEES SPEAK
Four of Them, Including Alfred E. Smith Support
 Roosevelt Speech
lRy Tinted Pressl

The national debate on foreign policy, stimulated by President Roosevelt's fireside chat, intensified today.
 Four former presidential candi- dates participated. Three--Alfred E. Smith, John W. Davis and James M. Cox-were on a nationwide radio network last night urging complete support of MT. Roosevelt's policies. The fourth, Wendell L. Willkie, issued c statement approving of the Presidents fireside statements,
 On the other side two leaders Of the non- n-interventionists-Sen. Bur- ton K. Wheeler, D., Mont, and Sen. Robert A. Taft, R., O.,-were also on nationwide networks, urging the public to insist of MT. Roose- welt that he keep the country out of war
 TWO other speakers last night were Mayor r. H. LaGuardla of New York, newly appoint chief of the oce of civilian defense, and for mer Ambassador William c. Bull lit. They addressed a mass meet ing in Philadelphia.
 (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
RUTH STEADMAN STARTS SENTENCE
Stopped Trial Abruptly to Plead Guilty; Gets IS
 Years in Prison

Boston, May 29-(UP)-Mrs. Ruth E. Steadman, who halted her mur- der trial by pleading guilty to c manslaughter charge in the death of her married sweetheart, started a l5-year sentence today in the wo- mems reformatory at Birmingham and hoped to be assigned to hos pital or office work.
 Eligible for parole in about 7h years, the 27-year-old blonde ma tron may be given chance to utilize her training as physio- therapist or her experience as a sec retary at Harvard Business school, the position she held at the time of her arrest.
 Mrs. Steadman was permitted to plead to the manSlaughtre charge (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
By II. c. BUURMAN United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

Doorn. Holland, May 29-(UP)-- (yia Berlin)-Former Kaiser Will helm II, war lord of the German empire during the last war. is con- fined to his room at Doorn house here and his condition is causing anxiety, 1t was learned today.
 Wilhelm has not left his room at Doorn house for several months. 1t was understood. and the state of his health has steadily deteriorated. Now. because of his advanced age he was 82 January 27-his condition is causing anxiety.
 When the Germans swept over Holland last May. Wilhelm refused to leave Doorn house and he polite ly declined the invitation of Adolf Hitler GU return to Germany.
 The German invaders made a wide
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
NAZI SPOKESMAN
 ON ROOSEVELT
Claims Presidents Policy Has Driven United States
 Into Isolation
BY JOSEPH W. GREGG. JR.

BY JOSEPH w. GhiOt' Jft' United Press staff CorrespOndent)
 Berlin, May 29,-(UP)-An auth orized NazI spokesman read pre- pared statement today charging that President Roosevelt's foreign policy has driven the United States into isolation, but he declined on the grounds of high policy" to state whether relations between Germany and the United States have wor- sened.
 The spokesman's comment accom- panied a torrent of press comment and sharp criticism of MT. Roose- welt.
 The spokesman's statement de- clared that 1t is becoming con- stantly more obvious to the average United States citizen into what iSola- ton Roosevelt's foreign policy has maneuyered America"
 (Continued on Page G
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
WAR TN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 MAY %, 1940
fRy limited Prcss)

(By Umited PftssT
 Allies abandoned Flanders sec tor and flooded Tscr area. A large part of the Allied Army. caught in a German pocket, be- gan evacuation.
 Britain took steps to put down fifth column activities. All aliens, beginning June ,, must be I'm their a0rdlnary place of resi- dcncc" from l0:30 PM. to 6 Ali. They also are forbidden Co awn bicycles, boats or aircraft without special permission.
 Britain announced capture of Narvik hy Allied forcegS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
s.OOO BRITISH TRAIN HERE

Washington, May 28 --- (UPo - Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson said today that the U. s. Army Air Corps and eight civilian schools will launch a program June 2 to train H.O0O British Royal Air force com hat pilots and navigators annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

they had only come to on agree" mert on the way the courts would De divided among the parties in 6 small group of towns. When 1t came to discussing names of appointees for these places, the leaders were stymied.
 Gov. Robert A. Hurley made It very clear to reporters this morning that he was not taking e hand In deciding the court mix-up and didn't intend to, unless the Legis- iaturO dumped all appointments in- to hie lap as 1t did two years ago for ex-governor Raymond D. Bald- win. If this Is done the governor will have until July to make any number Of judgeship appointments 4n almost hundred towns Of the state.
 Tho governor told the press con- ference that he believed 1t was up to tho Legislature to name the court officials.
 The Waterbury set-up remained apparently the same AS yesterday when 1t was rumored tliAt' Republic NHB WVEG pShib AOASSd W &SS~Rv V split from which they would receive one judge and one prosecutor. There seemed to be on idea, though, to. day that the Republicans might also be given one of the two court inter- preter jobs.
 Tho name of Attorney Harry Spellnian continued to be mentioned In connection with some one of the several Democratic appointments In the court. It is now claimed that he will be backed by prominent Democratic leaders ct Hartford when 1t comes time to decide the actual makeup of the city court.
 Summa Sees Governor
 Although Attorney General Frank A, Pallotti, Republican, IS not on the generally approved list of eligi- bies for a Superior Court judgeship presented to the governor by Ro.
 (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
Local City Court Set Up Is Still Much Unsettled
All Smaller Courts Seem to Be in About Same Con. dtion; Attorney Summa Makes Appearance
 Before Governor Hurley
BY RAYMOND ,. FITZPATRICK Democrat LegislativO Reporter)

State Capitol Hartford, May 2e = The Waterbury city court setup was very much up in the air this morn ng according to all reports here at the Capitol However
 respect was no more undecided than most a of tt the arties conferred until long after midnight this morning