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take the stand she might testify that no
jealous thought ever entered her head and
honestly think she was speaking the truth.
1t is an old trick of a secondary personality,
not only to run away with all memory record
of what happened while it was in charge but
also like a criminal destroying all evidence,
to go back and rob the normal self of all
recolIections that might make it suspicious.
A point that perhaps may be interpreted as
in the defendants favor is that the victim
seems not to have dreamed that she was in
danger until the last moment.
And no more could she suspect that a
familiar face. figure and voice calling on her
had turned into something that amounted to
a perfect disguise for a strange personality
If such mental blackout did occur, it is
possible that Nita may have arrived under
control of the other self. with pistol hidden
but ready 70 shoot the moment they were
alone Then something may have happened
which made the new personality hide permit
ting Nitas normal self TO return.
Perhaps 1t was the sight of Mrs. WoodalIs
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personality took charge. committed the muir
dera attended to the getaway and then when
it saw the officers approaching, disappeared.
leaving Mrs. Bars bewildered normal self
TO take the rap" - then all conscious MEM
DRY Of the crime would disappear along with
the second self.
For instance nobody disputes the sincerity
of Mrs Fern Thompson sole survivor of a
South Seas shipwreck when she asks pathetic
ally why her husband does not come home.
Yet the log of the Inflated little ship Wing
On" tells that she saw him buried at sea. Mrs.
Thompson cannot be pretending because there
is no motive for deception.
Therefore Nita may be telling the truth.
on the other hand, anyone in her predca-
ment has the strongest motive in the world
for shamming and the mental abi is the
simplest in the world to maintain. All ques-
tons can be turned away, with just one answer:
II don't remember"
This is question the jury must decide
with very little guidance. Unless Nita con-
scnts, she cannot be placed on the witness
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stand TO be asked any
thing. Even should she
submit to the device
known as a "lie-de-
tector," its evidence
may not be of any
value against a double
personality.
The defendants at
torney could assert
plausibly that the nerv-
Gus sweat of the
palms, the sudden jump
in the needle of the
cardiograph and the
revealing delay before
giving a false answer,
are caused in Nita's
case. not by her inno-
cent and truthful con-
scious personality but
by the other, hiding in
the subconscious mind,
but listening in.
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her mistress dead on the floor with
two bullets in her head. She saw,
purse in hand, stepping over the
body, the visitor who remarked
as she left the apartment:
You needn't call the cops be-
cause I am going to do the same
thing to myself"
This rather childish statement
is quite in character with a sec
ondary personality which usually
has all the marks of immaturity.
On this theory Blanche must have
died. unable to believe her eyes
at the sudden transformation of
a quiet caller into a killer. There
was no cry of alarm and nobody
knows if the transformed woman
made any statement as she fired.
Whether she believed it or not,
Blanche probably saw death COM
ing. The police state that the
first bullet, striking just above
the temple. spun her around so
that the second entered the back
of her head.
Eddie Barr, sitting in a down.
town restaurant, was called to the
telephone. His wife's voice in
formed him that she was speak
ing from across the street, so he
sauntered over to meet her.
Then, according to his published
account of their meeting, the fol-
lowing conversation took place:
II shot Blanche" she told him.
You're kidding" he replied.
mo, I'm not kidding at ALL"
she said.
Seeing a pistol in the back of
the car he decided to take it away
from her. kidding or not, he said,
and as he did so, she drove away,
leaving him wondering.
Next morning. Sunday the
thirteenth, they found her in a
tourist camp. She was released on
$25. 900 bail.
Fate had played cat-and-mouse
with Blanche's family. Her par
ents. combining French and Span
;.b bInoI naya hay tho beauty
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hected that women often get mad and cry
1t doesn't mean anything because they don't
sock each other, the way men do. Probably
she'd get glad again, in a minute and sure
enough, the next time he passed the living
room the two were conversing quietly. The
children were put to bed and Dan heard the
other woman compliment their beauty. That
was a sure sign the stranger was trying to
be friendly. thought Dan. He went to bed
and to sleep, leaving them chatting on and
on, in the hving-room.
Sometime later they woke him up going
into Blanches bedroom where he heard them
primping before her dressing table The con-
versation he heard before he shut the door on
It seemed utterly trivial but may not be,
when discussed in court by mental specialists
The brother heard the woman tell Blanche
You look very beautiful-your whole
family il -pretty."
The darling of the border thanked her
and then said she didn't think her visitor had
enough lipstick on. II was at this point that
Dan shut his door and went back to sleep.
Long enough afterward for the youth to be
sound asleep again two shots in quick success
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pretty children that did it and she may have
remained normal until the last moment OF
the visit. Surprising this to be the case, the
normal self suddenly awakening in strange
place, would logically have been shocked into
Mysteries If this can be explained away the
secondary self may have never gotten con-
troll again until just as Blanche arose to go
and the submerged self, which called itself
Vera. realized that it must be then or never.
The Vera self could have robbed the other
self of the recollections of the rest of the
evening as well as the short time Vera was
in command.
When the maid reached the door she saw
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vi NiAC DOibtts
On this memory blackout
parently viii rest pretty ]
defense.
It is a mental alibi - tina
may have been present In DO
the time and scene OF the X
but was absent In mind, at
her normal mind.
Whether or not IL can saw
may depend on whether a jur,
accept her unsupported VOL
believe that she In shamming.
No corroborating witnesses
be subpoenaed from the junl
her mind nor can the prosec
produce a hostile one. Yet nc
can deny that it is entirely
sible when Mia asserts:
II do not know what yoI
talking about. I tell you "
there.
Jealousy may have been
the motive for the killing.
Nita may have believed that
26-y ga r-old. coppery-blond
Blanche who was killed Just
two days before her divorce
suit was to have been heard,
had stolen the affections of
her husband, Edmund ED
die) Barr. q night club col
umnist.
Mr.. Barr denies this.
Whether II be true or not
has little bearing on Nita's
guilt or innocence.
At any rate. on the eve
ming of April II. a strange
woman. well-dressed. pretty
and slightly older than
Blanche called at the Wood
all apartment. in Dallas,
which was occupied by Mrs
Woodall. her II year old
brother. Dan L'Angelle; her
two children. Marie Antoi-
nete. eight. years old and
know as Tony. and Brenda
aged two. and the colored
maid, Arleena Porter.
Blanche's husband. Bonnie
Woodall. about to face di-
vorce proceedings. was in
New York, attending TO his
business of prizefight pro-
motion.
The stranger appeared at
about $50 and walked
through the apartment as II
searching for someone.
What's your name -"
Tony thought il proper to in.
uuire and was told that II
was Vera" But the child
knew that her mother
m light ask, Vera
who?" and so she said.
"Wha is your last
name?"
II haven't any last
ma m e." the woman J
answered n
Tony knew this could 4
not be true but was I'M
able to think of any
way OF calling the lady
a liar. politely, until
after she had gone.
As the woman
stepped into the hall
way Of the apartment Y
house she passed Dan, \
who sat in the living
room and was sure he
had not seen her be-
fore. In a few minutes
back. she came, with
his sister. Dan noticed
something tn a I trou-
bled him momentarily.
Il could tell Blanche
was mad about some
thing h ere were
tears in her eyes" he
said. But then he re-
hected that women often &c
II doesn't mean anything be-
sock each other, the way me
she'd get glad again, in a n
enough, the next time he pa
room the two were conversiI
children were put to bed anC
4.
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Present hB0du
ButAbSentn lNinQ.
Her EIurderAhbi

IINN THAT is 1t all about? My memory is blank"
\X/ asked Mrs. Mia Elizabeth Barr of Dallas. Texas
w when the police arrested her the charge of
numbering Mrs Blanche Wooda known the blond darling
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-18

Did a Strange. Night
marish Menfol Black
out c ause Unhappy
Mite Barr to Visit "fhe
Blond Darling of the
Border" in Her Bou-
doir. Tell Her How
Pretty She Was. Take
a Lesson in Moke-Up-
and Then Shoot Her.
as Charged by the
State, B e fore She
Came Out of Her Liv-
ing Dream?
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13

New York, January 13- Amer ica's fourth March of Dimes" start ed today its trans continental sweep as one of the principal features of the 1941 Fight Infan- tile Paralysis" campaign, it was announced today by Keith Morgan, national chairman of the Commit tee for the Celebration of the Pres ident's Birthday.
 With the full support of industry, labor, business organizations both large and small, the nations churches and institutions of all kinds, this years march will be conducted On the most extensive scale ever attempted, MT. Morgan declared.
 As in previous years, one of the most spirited features of the drive will be the March of Dimes of the Air." under the direction of Eddie Cantor who will be supported by scores of celebrities of the stage, radio and screen and the musical and literary worlds.
 Already many leaders in the en- tertainment field have wired their assurances of cooperation to nation al headquarters of the committee. Among these are Bing Crosby, Ez- ra Stone. Fred Allen, Amos n Andy, Clifton Fadiman, Edward G. Robinson and Kay Kyser.
 Cantor responded quickly to an invitation extended by MT. Morgan to aid one more in the 1941 cam paign. In his acceptance telegram, Cantor declared:
 q am more than pleased to serve as chairman of the March of Dimes of the Air Under your leadership, we shall go farther and do a greater job than ever. With all good wishes, I am most sim cerely, Eddie Cantor"
 Plans Announced
 In announcing the plans for the 1941 March of Dimes" MT. Nor gan said:
 Year after year. we have watch ed the March of Dimes grow into one of the great humanitarian movements of America. Millions of people in every field of our na- tional life have learned to look for ward to it as one means of helping the afflicted boys and girls of our own country. The card coin con- tainers and the coin boxes of the campaign have become familiar to every city, town and village.
 This year, we are confronted by new difficulties and supported by new strength. The nation has suffered its fifth worst attack of infantile paralysis. And to meet this challenge, we have the united sup port of Americans in every field of endeavor. We shall certainly req lize the hope expressed in our
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
OPPORTUNITY FOR
 USED CAR BUYERS
Motors, Inc., Opens New Auto Mart; 365=Day
 Guarantee With Sale

For the convenience of used car buyers in Waterbury and vicinity, your local Ford dealer, Motors, h. corporated, have opened and are now operating mommoth used car lot right in the heart of Water bury's automobile district. The new lot is located at 299 West Main street at the corner of Meadow street, where four experienced salesmen are on duty at all times to give demonstrations and appraisals.
 Motors, Inc, with headquarters at 1844 East Main street, is Connecti- cuts largest Ford dealer and because of the fact that this popular firm handles Mercurys. Lincolns and Zephyrs in addition to all Ford passenger and commercial models, naturally they receive "in-trade" au- tomobiles in all price classes. There fore 1t is only logical that they have in stock at all times. the widest Se- lection of used cars and trucks aavilable in this vicinity.
 All used cars are meticulously cleaned and conscientiously tuned before they are placed on sale, and every used vehicle carries the fa- nous Motors, Inc, 365-day guaran- tee.
 Earl H. Painter, general manager of Motors, Inc. personally invites all automobile buyers in this con- munity to see him for the best deal in town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
MARTINELLI NAMED
 BY AVICLIANESE
Chosen President for 4th Time-GOlassO to Man=
 age Baseball Team

The Aviglianese A. c. reelected Bartholomew Martinelli president for the fourth consecutive year at their annual meeting yesterday mor- ming.
 Other officers chosen were: vice. president, Domenic Reno; secretary, Anthony Romaniello; treasurer, Leonard Yannielli; sergeants-at- arms, Aneglo Basile, Anthony Mat toline, Leonard Coviello; trustees, Angelo Basile, William GolaSso; tellers, Luigi Goffredo, Dick Lonza, publicity manager, Domenic Verno, and assistant publicity manager, Nicholas Martinelli.
 Leonard Golasso was named manager of the clubs baseball team and Costance Nido was appointed coach. The team is entered in the Italian American and Public Parks Leagues.
 The entertainment committee in- cludes the following; Domenic Reno, Bartholomew Martinelli, Samuel Yannielli, Leonard Coviello, Frank Coatoo, Vincent Ella and Anthony Mattoline.
 The advisory board appointed in- cludes the following: Anthony Ro- maniello, Leonard Yannielli, Vincent Ella, Domenic Accusti, Anthony Mattoline and Samuel Yannielli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
CONCORDIAS PLAN
 DIAMOND JUBILEE
Popular Organization Ap= preaching 18th Anniver= saryy Officers Elected

Joseph H. Hench was elected president of the Concordia Singing Society yesterday at it's annual meeting in Concordia Hall. Annual reports, showing progress made for the year were read at the meeting. Two men were vote honorable mem bership, Oscar Hess and E. William Kern.
 Mrshall Hayward will be soloist and Helen Heebner pianist at the annual mid-winter concert of the society and its auxiliary Saturday night in Concordia Hall.
 Officers elected at last nights meeting are:
 First vice-president. William J. Borcilardt; second vice-president, Alfred Rother; corresponding sec retary, Eric Kuegler; recording secretary, Eric Kuegler; recording secretary, Conrad Tauber; financial secretary, Lambert Binder; treasur- CT, Otto Moulliet; musical director, Max Deutszmann; trustee, Charles c. Dreher.
 The annual masquerade takes place Saturday, Feb. 1st. William MueskaS was named chairman, to be assisted by Sigmund Klobedanz, Louis Pellnitz, Conrad Tauber, Will liam Borchardt, Alfred Rother and Eric Kuegler.
 Plans are in progress for the Societys 18th anniversary, details of which will be announced shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13

for the newspaper as the medium of of information if you have . mes- sage for the public. With ali our progress, the newspaper remains the chief source of information for the average man and woman"
 Among those who attended the meeting were: Drs. Samuel D. Am- spoker, Robert E. Cruttenden, Elmer w. Ferguson, Jacob Fishman and Harry Francis, New Haven; Howard L. Damon and Francis A. Glenus Hartford; John J. Austin and Wil- liam Stippick, Meriden: Edwin H. Lotz, New Britain; Arthur E. Arl- derson, Naugatuck; Demster p. Gorton, Torrington; Ernest Barthol, Frank Sproviero, Vincent J. Baut. Peter N. Dall, Irwin A. Delaney, Isabelle Macdonald, Stamford; Kelly c. Robinson, Greenwich; Pat rick Sproviero, Harry K. Sproviero, John M. Rhi11da, Bridgeport; Geo. rge A. Parsons, Devon; Jacob Fried man, Norwalk and Danbury; Edward J. Kuchle, Waterbury and Walling- ford, George K. Hoffman, Danbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Chiropractors Submit
 List Of Candidates
Suggest Several Names to Governor for Appointment
 to State Examining Board; State Meeting Held

The Connecticut Association of Chiropractors met at the Roger Smith Hotel in Stamford yesterday afternoon and voted to submit the following names to Governor Robert A. Hurley to aid him in selecting a new member of the State Chiro- practic Examining Board to serve for three years, according to statute:
 Dr. John J. Nugent, New Haven; Dr. Patrick Sproviero, Bridgeport; Dr. John J. Austin, Meriden; Dr. J. A. Fishman, New Haven; Dr. How ard Doman, Meriden.
 Dr. Richard Alton of Hartford and Dr. Harry K. Spoviero of Bridgeport were admitted to mem bership in the association.
 Owing to the absence of Dr. Nu- gent of New Haven who is chairman of the legislative committee of the association discussion of the legiSla- tive program of the chiropractors was postponed. Dr. Patrick Spro- viero, state president of the associa- ton, said that meeting of the en- tire legislative committee would be held soon.
 Dr. Harry K. Spoviero was elected chairman of the state publicity com mittee after the resignation of Dr. Raskin of Stamford was accepted.
 After the business session the chiropractors heard a talk on Pub hcity for Health" by Alfred s. O'Brien, editor of ''The Stamford News" Among other things, MT. O'Brien said: There is no substitute
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
PERRIN ELECTED
 BY MUTUAL AID
Membership of 57l Re- ported By Waterbury
 Mfg. Com. Group

Andrew Perrin was reelected president of the Waterbury Manu- featuring Cornpany's Mutual Aid Association at the annual meeting recently at which time Secretary E. P. McDonough reported member ship of 571 as of December 31, 152 of which were admitted during the past year.
 Others renamed to office were: vice-president, William Blair; secre- tary, E. P. McDonough; treasurer, Randolph c. Payne; board of direc- tors, Timothy Ferris, chairman; Miss Ellen Davies, William Caligan, John Lawlor, James Phelan, Alfred Wei mer, Joseph Haggerty, James Mo- Clure, Bernard Gagain, William Stillwell. Auditing committee: Char les Mirfield, chairman; Harry Nor ris, Robert Batten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
4th March Of Dimes
 Officially Underway
Millions of Coin Cards and Boxes Ready for Dstrbu=
 ton in Flight on Infante Paralysis"

slogan: Help the Youngster Around Your Own Corner"
 Millions of coin cards and hun dreds of thousands of coin boxes have gone out across the country to be distributed by the new army of volunteer workers as well as by the veterans of previous Fight h. fantile Paralysis" campaigns, Mir Morgan said. The cards, with coins inserted, may be mailed direct to the White House or to the head quarters of the state or local con- mittee.
 The enthusiasm which business
 3OO,0O0 Coin Boxes men are bringing to the drive is expressed this year in the dlStrlbu- tion of 100000 coin boxes in multi ple-unit retail stores from coast to coast.
 The 194O March of Dimes" yielded total of $263, ,670.39. Of this amount, 3,06o.35, or slightly more than 50 per cent was retained in the communities where raised to be used by the local chapters of the National Foundation for Infan- tile Paralysis. The remaining $780, 61O.O4 was sent to the national headquarters of the foundation to be used for it's nationwide, year. round war against the crippling in- vader.
 During the past year, infantile paralysis made devastating inroads in many states. The epidemic belt reached across the country from the state of Washington to West Virginia.
 The year-end statistics on the ep- idemic just released by the United States Public Health Service, reveal that 9,768 men, women and children were stricken by the disease. Dur ing the previous year, the national total stood at 7,288.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
NEW YEAR'SPARTY HELD BY RUSSIANS
Large Attendance at SO= Cial Event Held Saturday
 Night at Temple Hall

The Russian New Year was ushered in Saturday night with dancing and entertainment at the Temple hall sponsored by the Young Russian American group of St. Mary's Rus sian Orthodox church. John Solek's orchestra of Meriden furnished the music at the affair. Among the large audience who attended was Mayor Vincent A. Scully. The Russian Church choir and orchestra played selections under the direction of Valery s. Ivanoff.
 Other musical numbers offered were by Miss Anne Kavula, Miss Anne Merena and John Protzko. A gypsy song, "Haida Troika," was played by the orchestra with the choir accompanying. Raymond Cap ovich and John Barna played an ac- cordion duet Clarinet Polka" and Doris Romanuck and Anna Opalack featured in Cossack dance.
 Chairman of the arrangement committee was Frank Gruba, assist ed by an honorary committee of Rev. Peter P. Dzubay, Valery s. Ivanotf and Elias Balanin.
 Ticket committee was composed of Anna Urchik, chairman, with Paul Spoensky and John Kowchak. Chair man John Albert headed the boost CT program, assisted by Paul Sopen- sky, Mary Gyba, Mary Bilanin, Mary Kavula, Mary Urchak, Evea Dzem- ba, Anna Kavula. Anna Merena, Ol- ga Matscavage, Anna Urchak, Mary Plevko and Rose Prea.opsky.
 William Preslopsky, John Albert, and Paul Sopensky made up the publicity agents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
CLUB TO ARRANGE
 PROGRAM FOR 1941

The East End Community club will hold it's first 1941 meeting tomor- row night at the Hamilton park pavilion. Raymond Burke will pre- side. Plans for activities being ar ranged by the club will be outlined.
 Committees in charge of the an- nual Christmas party for children will submit their reports. More than 1000 East End youngsters attended the affair, which was held at the Hamilton theater Dec. 2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
DIR. ETHAN COUPON
 SPEAKS WEDNESDAY

Dr. Ethan Cotton, just returned from four months in. Germany and Central Europe will speak at the Waterbury Community Forum at the Women's club Wednesday at 8 p. m. His topic is Europe If Germany Wins"
 This will be Dr. Colton's third consecutive annual appearance on the YMCA sponsored Community Forum program. He lived many years in Europe and this trip to Europe was his 22nd consecutive annual trip to Europe. He is an authority on Europe being the author of the popular book, Why Hitler Lasts"
 Lecture tickets may be secured at the Central YMCA or at the box of flee Wednesday evening. This. is the second in a series of five lectures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
TOO MUCH SADDLE

Ronald Began put in a week-erd with a group of friends, riding horseback. Arrived at the studio. stiff and sore from the exercise, hs discovered that, through 6 switch in ''The Bad Man" schedule, he hat to ride a horse all day for scenes. Then, he entIained for Gallup. New Mexico, for location work. which will consist almost entirely of rid- ing horses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
POLISH WORKMEN
 SPONSOR BANQUET

A banquet and dance was held for members of the Waterbury branch, Polish Workmen's association, who assembled at the Polish National home, 29l Bank stret. Saturday afternoon and night. The affair sctarted at 3 o'clock with dinner. speaking and dancing in the eve ming. The association held busi- ness meteing at Il o'colck at the home yesterday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
MICKEY'S SHOPPING

Spencer Tracy is Mickey Rooney's idol and nothing is too much trouble for Mickey to do for Spence. The other day, on the Men of Boys Town" set, Tracy was telling Mickey that his little boy was interested in magic tricks. That night in one of California's pouring rains, Mickey went magic shopping, buying all the newest slight-of- hand gadgets.