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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-12
No Wave Of Suicides
 In War Torn England
StatistCians View Fact as Remarkable Guns, Accidents, Disease Add 100000 Names to
 Years Death Toll in l94O

during the first quarter of 1940 was moderate influenza epidemic, which was largely responsible for the rise in the death rate from all causes to the highest point reached in any quarter of any year since 1929. The rate was one third higher than in the corresponding period of 1889 In the second quarter the death rate from all causes among civilians was slightly better than in 1889. No figures for the last two quarters of the year were available for the country as whole.
 In cities of 50,O00 or more, for which vital statistics are available for the first fifty weeks of 1940, the aggregate number of deaths was 20 per cent above the corresponding period of 1889. In London, for the full 50 weeks, the deaths from ac- cidental cauSeS-which included those from air raids-roSe from 1924 in 1889 to 9,471 in 1940. The number of suicides in London dur ing these fifty weeks of 1940 showed IlO 11lCICdSG OVCI GdlOSC Ol lIlG COl !. responding weeks of 1888 and 1889.
 This is remarkable in view of the enormous strain on London's population" the statisticians say, and this finding is in line with re- ports of reputable English psychi- atrists as to the comparatively low rate of acute psychosis in English cities subjected to air warfare. How ever, the nervous strain on Lon- don's population has been reflected to some extent in a rise in mortality from ulcers of the stomach and duo denum.
 "The extra mortality among Eng fish civilians in 1940 was heavier than in the early part of the World War, but was not of really alarm ing proportions and far below what had been predicted. The prospect for 1941 is uncertain but disquieting, because the health of England's s population is threatened from many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-12
Lincoln's s Memory Qu;etlyHonoredIn aterbul.y Today

Waterbury factories operated as usual today despite the fact that it was LincOln's Birthday. Stores were also open, but schools, courts, banks, and many public buildings were closed.
 City court held it's daily ses- sion as usual, but superior, com mon pleas, probate and cOmpen- sation courts were closed for the holiday. The state motor vehicle department testing lane on Thom- aston avenue was shut down.
 Grammar and high school stu dents enjoyed the holiday as a preview of their mid-winter va cation, which begins at the end of next week.
 The General Assembly was in session as usual at Hartford, with exercises cOmmemorating Abra- ham Lincoln being scheduled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-12

Charleston, s. C.-OP)- Burn- ham Chamberlain, curator of ver- tebrate zoology at the Charleston museum, has reported that 119 spe- cies of birds were spotted along the South Carolina coast during the fifth annual bird census. He said 140 species were sighted during the 1899 census.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-12
TAX ON CATS HELP CITY

Lodi, Cal, (UP)-As its contribu- tion to ideas for new taxes to meet the national defense expendituT es, this city suggests a license tax on cats. It is now reaping a fair in- come by means of $1 annual li- cense for female cats and 50 cents for toms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-12
K|WAN|S FETE
 DR. HERMANN
Popular Member Leaving For Camp Edwards
 Next Saturday

More than one hundred KiWanis met last night at a farewell dinner for pr. Albert E. Hermann at the Elton hotel. Dr. Hermann leaves Saturday for a years training at Camp Edwards.
 Dr. Edwards is a graduate of Har- yard medical school. He served over seas in the last World War, and for several years after practiced medi- cine in New York City. In 1929 he came to Waterbury, residing here since that time.
 Fifteen doctors, fellow Kiwanis, were present to honor Dr. Herr mann. Members presented him with a sleeping bag.
 Capt. J. Peter Costogan, Hath medical regiment, 43rd division, was the principal speaker. At his left sat James Wells, son of Clifford Wells. James was inducted in to the army yesterday and is to serve under Capt. Costigan.
 The 43rd division is expected to leave for Camp Blanding late this month. Capt. Costigan spoke on the difficulties encountered in the pro- jecttd troop movements: traffic hazards, breakdowns, food provi- sions and lodging en route, and per- sonnel required in such large scale movements.
 There will be approximately 50000 men at camp when arrangements are complete. said the captain. Many of the draftees are from New England areas.
 President George Scott presided. Al Meyerhans introduced the speak CT, and James Williams headed the committee in charge of the dinner.
 Six Kiwanis present will enjoy birthdays this month. They are:
 Albie Booth, Fred Beardsley, Rev. Thomas Sinclair, William LoomiS, Norman Neale, Roger Rose and Al .xl,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-12
MUzzLE LOADER HAND TURNED

Canton, O., (UP)-Fletcher b. Courtney does his target practice with 8 sigle shot, muzzle-loading pistol; but it's not museum piece. A toolmaker, he made the weapon, putting in 156 hours in machining the frame1, from solid piece of steel
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-05
Rural Events

TODAY
East Ypsilsnti
Penny Supper and pedro party
at Spencer School. Supper will be
served from s 10 Z p. m. Play
starts at 1880.
Salem
Federated Ladies' AID annual ba-
zaar and supper in church dining
room.
London
MEN Of London will meet.
Jacksonville
Bazaar at new school house. : 30
1880. Sponsored BY Mothers Club.
willis
Lincoln Community Quilt Club
at home Of Mrs. Thelma Stockdale.
DECEMBER
... stony Creek
". NJ p. Sunday School Glass
will meet al home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert VANITY. Wills Rd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-05

houaea
Defense Workers
ONLY


4 new P u A. plan ~ financing
houses under construction Now
t5l per mo. including interest.
taxes. insurance Completion as
sured by .. T.. NJ Huron Homes.
Is W. Mich. opon evenings
ROOM cottage. near Bomber
Plant. large lot Easy terms.
Owner 3o935 Ecorse Road
FIVE ROOM-house. modern ex-
cept furnace Condition good Price
right. Maude Rowland. clinton.
NEW AND MODERN-This ! room
and bath. witt bedrooms and
breakfast nook. Nice basement.
laundry tubs. Very large lot. I'M
mediate possession. 500 down. SOS
month. Call 205o.
OFF EAST MICHtGAN-3 room
home. part basement. $1,000. Terms
". Peet. 50 n. Huron st 1871.
OFF ECORsE ROADS room house.
bath. floor tub. furnace. garage
large lot. $500 Terms Close in.
n Peet. SO y. Huron St. 1871.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19
NATIVE FROM
AFRICA WILL
TALK AT "Y"

Miss Edna Oyerinde nativ G
african missionary In this country
on leave will speak on Africa and
Her Problems al special sun
Jay morning chapel service at
Lucy Thurman Branch YWCA on
April 20 at $50 O'Clock. Tie sere-
ice viii he followed by breakfast
Til. Is the second in a series OF
sunday morning chanel services
which were inauguraled on Easter
Sunday with talk hy Or. Howard
Thurman dean OF Howard un.e,r-
si'y. Washington DC. His subject
was Religion
The pon are a YWCA-NMCA
Rcle.uns Emphasis committee
made up Of young men AND young
women living al s. Antoine Branch
NMCA and Lucy Thurman Branch
N'WCA residences. They iuc,nls
Mrs Rosa Ayert Miss Cauduc
Rf>nold, Miss Elizabeth Jackson.
Miss Bernadne Miller, Leslie par
iy. linhcfl Nation jerome wilson
and william GaSkili Miss Elizabeth
Culyy wv residence secretary and
Robert Talisfcrro. YM residence
actiWiies secretary Miss Oycrinde
lives IN. Tho wv residence
Miss Kathagine Dunham. famous
adncfr an dco-siar IN the east OF
cabin IN the SKY gave demon
stration ~ the Jewish Community
center on Monday evening Aprl Z.
al the invitation az Miss Edith Mus
Kin who formerly taught modern
dance at the Lucy Thurman Branch
YWCA.
Miss Madeline II Fowler, general
secretary OF Lucy Thurman Branch
and Mrs. r. i Gamble OF the
Board Of Mauaeemeni were among
the guests invited 10 ENJOY the
demonstration in which cieht OF
Miss Durham dance group dane
ers from The Wayne University
Dance group participated.
Miss Durham studied anthropolo-
Ky al the University of Chicago and
as a result became Interested IN
studying the primitive African anu
Oriental dances During her De
troll engagement she was fire.
quent guest in the Lucy Thurman
Branch lWCA cafeteria
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19

the Detroit News. had TO say about
White, an employee OF the City
Election Commission
Accustomed TO being CURLY
kicked around by political ap-
pointees. public servants and civil
service job holders in his home
town New York City. Carl Knl-
berg. now a Detroiter, was so
amazed az the unexpected cour-
teous treatment he was accorded
when he went to register for vot-
ing here. that he fairly effused
praise for a fellow over at the reg
istry Office in the City Hall whom
he knew only by initials on the
card handed him. They were THW.
"Kulberg practically made a
speech contrasting the boorish dis
courtesy OF officials around New
York. with the refreshing polite
ness accorded him here. He can't
seem to get over II. AS matter OF
fact. Il was nearly month ago
that Kulberg appeared to register
but he still seems bit dazed at
the mannerly way THW treated
him.
Listening to Kulberg's fiowery
reclamation and high tribute 10
THw. curiosity go 1.-THE better OF
me. and | telephoned Tom Lead
better. City Clerk, to find out Just
who this unique employee might be
His name is Theodore II. White"
The above story appeared in The
Detroit News OF the past sunday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19
Shot By Waterman After Being
Caught In A Scrap Iron F actory

Wounded by the Waterman OF
United Platers. Inc. 1894 Madison.
early Saturday morning Murphy
smith SS. 2SS Winder was held
prisoner IN Receiving hospital aft
- statements had heen taken from
The watchman, John 7 White. az.
according To White he heard
Noise in the plant early saturday
morning. and Oh searching distov-
crea Smith when he ordered the
entrDalcr 10 raise his hands, smith
refu
Whie said he fred two shots.
one OF the bullets hitting in the
chest He then called police who
found Smith few doors from the
establishment.
James Jones alias James Chant.
III S> Of 2SS Winder was also
held hv police when he went 90 Po-
lice Headquarters and tried io get
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19
Girl Reserves Will
Celebrate Sixtieth
Anniversary OF Club

Girl Reserves OF Lucy Thurman
Branch YWCA are participating IN
the local aud nationwide celebra-
ton OF the Sixticth anniversary Of
younger girls work in the NWtA
the week OF April 20 % which
will eliminate IN huge birthday
partvat the Central Branch lN' \
on Saturday afternoon. April %
at which Detroit Girl Reserves VIII
present Mile OF Pennies as
their gift 10 further the local. ma
tlonal and world work among
Younger girls IN the YWCA.
Miss Marion Hall OF American
Youth Hostcls. Inc. spoke on
Youth Hosielng and It's Value
al a meeting of Girl Reserves OF
tho Lucy Thurman Branch fWCA
on Wednesday afternoon. April l6,
Miss Hall also showed pictures OF
this International youth program
which annually sends thousands
OF Young people on on bicycle
trips throughout the hlted STATES
and Canada and in many foreign
countries. They stay overnight AZ
Youth Hostels for small fee and
share the fun OF travel with other
Young people who want TO make
their travel pennies huv the maxi
mum OF adventure and fellowship.
The Barstow School Girls club
was officially taken into member
shin I'm the Girl Reserve depart
ment Of Lucy Thurman Bianch
YWCA at a Recognition Service on
Tuesday afternoon. April 10. IN the
chapel. other clubs participating
In the service We're the Grant
school club, Russell school. Ever
dependable club Ready willing
and Able club, and Mary Belhune
club Eva Reed and Juanita Hicks
presided
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19
Courtesy OF Election Commission
EMPLOYEE Wins The Praise OF Voter

Theodore H. White is fellow who takes his Job Sc
riousy and of his characteristics is courtesy and this
brought White complimentary esteem from visitor last
week.
This is what Walter w. Fuller. fraternal editor Of
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19
W Head Outlines Next Steps In St. Antoine Development:
Christian Youth Three-Day
Confab Opens Here Friday

10
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19
Marriage OF
Today Will Be
Tie Subject
Institute Plans
Near Completion
Bv Committee

plans FOR The Modern Marriage
,.',,ale are gong forward under
=. direction Of The chairman,
ramon S. Scruggs.
committee members are en-
..s.,sstlr about the whole lnsti-
NE and feel mat It Will be well
'.snded because OF the pertinent
'sSisels 10 be discussed. Profess
.rrslly. trained people have been
,ortaeted 10 appear on this pro-
gram
The Marriage Institute will in-
,leS. unmarried couples. married
couples. ana high school seniors.
onssijonires haze been prepared
n me Rev Nr. Appelholf for such
4 ,hese taree groups. The Ques-
toua.res are vital factor. Nearly
IN questions Oh background, char
,etsr qualities, attitude. sex, health
IN. finance provide data for Direc-
Tor AppeihoIls rating.
Another fine feature Of the lnsti-
rp MI be The personal consul
mon that the Rev. Mr.. Appelholf
wi. eve al who desire an inter-
rsp The Rev. Mr. Appelholf will
"a, At the 81. Antoine YMCA while
u Detroit
Al be last committee meeting
he following committee heads were
appointed hy Chairman Scruggs.
Tilkeis Miss Jennie Harper, CO.
,ssrman K. G.. Schuster. Co-chair-
mar
Publicity Mrs. Jessie Slayton. T.
h Mays Charles Duncan Ted
Brown
co-El coup. Miss A. Brown.
Bsr Norwood.
Church Selections: John Sim
rons MISS charlotte Duncan.
Institute Committee Miss Betty
harris
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19
St. Antoine Hikers
Turn First Trip Into
A Real Theater Party

The recently organized
uikers OF the ST. Antoine branch
Of the YMCA went hiking for the
hrst time Friday. April IL. Their
hike downtown abruptly turned IN
to a theater party at the Broadway
Capital.
Members were: Fred Mccoy,
Fred Butler. Alfred Meadows, Her
bert Thomas. Wilbur Mays, Lester
MCGEE. Charles Niece John Ad-
ans. Robert Turner. Richard Rowe.
Earl Harris and Fred Holt her
bert Thomas is president, r. Cecil
Robinson advisor.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19

church rs leader OF the discus sion
other disWssants will be Florence
Saho. Leonard Troutman Eugene
Hall. the Rev. Richard Brown. and
tho Roy Jesse Moses.
The six discussion groups Will
assemble Saturday for the discus
sion ON christian Youth Makes
The Most % rs Furne IN addition
such topics rs Effected By the
Present World Crisis" I'm the
Field OF Commercial and Profess
sionsl and Cultural Arts I'm the
Economic Field with Regards 20
Laborers IN Industry, I'm Marri-
age and Home Rnilding In Social
and Religious Activities"
Those heading these groups vii
he Wilbur G. Woodson executive
secretary 81. Antoine YMCA: Mrs
Christine Fuqua. president OF the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19
After Fifty Years
He Is Willing To Put
Down His Daily Work

CADIZ. Ohio william r. Lucas.
village clerk. expects to lay down
his recording pen after IS years OF
continuous service in elective Of
zee Il was learned this week. This
Is national record established by
the local Negro educator who took
offIce IN 1883
With his duties more arduous
than ever. he has reluctantly ex-
pressed himself as willing 10 re-
tire nj the expiration OF his 2fth
term. next January, leaving the
place open TO some worthy sue
cessor. Mr. Lucas. who was horn
free In virginia and came 70 Cadiz
when lad, IL n Republican he was
unopposcd IN most OF his cam
paigns for election.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-19

Detroit Housewives lfaeet N
'Willlan Bright Beiea AMI eAt %
Mr- : ID. Ross Wi,neu Stfc
convention, and Ml- Long
The conference Viii entsrisia ta
company from Fort Wasii ~
Luncheon Sunda. tpioWa hy IS
musical a fellowship dime wl he
held Saturday af Wnirs time K0nr
or I. Brady Jr Will Boz ne in-
cipa' speakcr Tho Rev. Edward
Smmou vii prssiae
Lorenzo Blount president ~ 'hs
conference declared ihr ai a.s-
casslors VIII he inieres'.ns rs bel
lfgfa al Youths 20 a'end iia cons
ference The Zoe r. hf'N cents per
person. Mrs ". G Anderson Is DE-
rector
Evening star., 1941-06-24

dent of Bookniga Corp, In response
to questions by his attorney, Isadore
Englander of New York, sketched
his connection with the concern and
told how he interested Mr.. Liskin
in backing the organization finan-
cially. Isaac Cominsky, New York
clothing manufacturer, also invested
funds in the concern, at the in
stance of Mr.. Liskin, the court and
jury were told.
Mr.. Rush testified that he is an
American citizen, that he was en-
gagged in the banking business from
1919 to 1888 and was employed by
the National Public Bank Co. of New
York City. When the depression
came, he said, he lost his job. Sub
sequently, he worked as an ac-
countant, got work with the Amtorg
Trading Corp. and was employed
with its subsidiary. Mr.. Rush said
that he knew the book business and
saw an opportunity of making
money in it and interested persons
Of means in the enterprise.
An attorney had given him legal
advice that it was unnecessary to
register with the State Department,
as agent Of foreign principal, Mr..
Rush contends.
Benjamin Parker, special assist
ant to the Attorney General. at the
close of Mr.. Rush's direct testimony,
was ready to put him through rigid
cross ss-examina ton.
Evening star., 1941-06-24
Ex-Bookniga Official
Tells Court Of His
Connection With Firm
Rush Tells Financing
Details; Auditor and
Banker Testify

The defense was ready with addi-
tional tstimony today in its effort
to prove to a District Court jury
that three officials of the defunct
Bookniga Corp, on trial on charges
of conspiring to evade registration
with the State Department as for
eign agents, were merely engaged in
a legitimate book export and i'm
port business. The Government
charges that the three were engaged
in the distribution of Communist
propaganda and were really con-
nected with the Soviet Book Trust.
Frank T. Kleiger, certified pub
lie accountant and attorney of New
York, testified he supervised the
audit of Bookniga Corp. accounts
and that the firm showed a net
loss of $1,823 in September. 1888
and during the six months from
September of that year to March,
1899, showed a loss of $2,269.
He represented the concern as an
attorney in increasing the capital
stock and for other purposes. The
defense in its opening statement
said it would show that the firm s
attorney advised it that there was
no need for registering with the
State Department, but Mr.. Kleiger
left the stand without giving this
testimony, following a conference
of Justic Let's and opposing counsel.
Banker TENS of Loans.
William I. Tucker, executive vice
president and secretary of the New
Rochelle Trust Co, New Rochelle,
N. Y, testified he knew Morris Lis
kin, ex-Bookniga president and one
of the three defendants, and the
bank had made loans to him. Re-
spending to questions by Mr.. Lis
kin's attorney, David A. Hart. Mr..
Tucker said that Mr.. Liskin's repu-
tation was excellent, else the bank
would not have extended loans to
him. Mr.. Hart said that Mr.. Liskin
put his own money into Bookniga
Corp.
Raphael Rush, former vice preSi.
Evening star., 1941-06-24

formation away from ANY
Americans. NEWS circu-
lates freely-REAL news,
accurate, DEPENDABLE
news.
And NEWSPAPER ADVER-
TISING, perhaps as much
as political and social
news, helps to bind us into
a united nation.-News-
paper Publishers Commit.
tee, 40 Lexington Avenue,
New York.
Evening star., 1941-06-24
with liquor on their breaths.

THE dignity and dramatic effect
of the March," stated Eugene David
son, the grand marshal, requires
that marchers retain throughout the
march serious, determined express
sions, and that all laughing, loud
talking and gesticulation be entirely
eliminated"
The march will be silent except
for the beat of drums, the order
added.
There will be no uniforms except
those worn by veterans organiza-
tions and by Boy and Girl Scouts.
Only colored persons will parade.
The only banners carried will be
those furnished by the national
committee in charge. Marchers are
urged to wear the clothes in which
they work, such as overalls and
work jackets or nurses uniforms.
The purpose of the protest parade
is described as ito direct the atten-
Evening star., 1941-06-24
Silent Negro March
To Protest Defense
Discrimination
All Preparations Made
For Demonstration
Here Next Tuesday

In silence broken only by the oc-
casional beat of drums, colored citi-
zens representing the 4s States and
the District will march here next
Tuesday to protest discrimination
against the Negro race in defense
jobs.
Orders issued today by headquar-
ters of the Negro March on WASH
ington, Seventh and s streets NV,
revealed the unusual nature of the
demonstration.
No disorder will be tolerated, the
order said, and not only is drinking
at assembly points forbidden, but
marchers are urged not to report
Evening star., 1941-06-24
Union Wins Contract
With I'D. T.. Area Diaries

Months of negotiations which at
times threatened a strike of nearly
1900 workers, ended yesterday in a
new contract between the Milk and
Dairy Employees Union, Local 246,
A. F. L., and Il dairies of the
Washington area.
The years agreement, in effect
from June 6, provides a pay increase
for union members of $3.50 a week.
1t also reduces the work week of
wholesale and retail drivers by two
hours and that of special delivery
drivers by three hours.
The contract further provides for
closed shop. continues seniority
provisions already in effect, general
improvement in working conditions,
provides time and a half for male
workers for all time in excess of
81 hours week during the next so
days, and increases the pay for
women from SIS to % for a 40-hour
week.
The agreement was signed by the
Chestnut Farms Chevy Chase, En-
bassy- Fairfax, Richfield, Wakefield,
Lucerne, Model Farms, Holbrook,
Harvey's, Thompsons, Hazel, Ar
lington County and Alexandria
dairies.
Evening star., 1941-06-24
ssss Ds3S"'s Quiz

@. What is a United States De-
fense savings bond?
A. This bond is proof that you
have loaned money to the United
States Government for national de-
fense. Your bond bears interest at
the rate of 29 per cent year, If
held to maturity 90 years..
@. Why should I buy Defense
bonds?
A. Because money talks. To die
tators it speaks defiance. To friends
of freedom 1t says, Here's my
hand!"
Note. TO purchase Defense
Bonds and Stamps, 90 to ths
nearest post office or bank, or
prite for information to The
Treasurer Of the United Stotes.
Evening star., 1941-06-24
Only in Amsrieo-out

On1y IN Am0Fico-out
of all the countries in the
world-do city men, coun-
try men, westerners, east
erners, northerners and
southernersfe COMFORT
ABLE together. Bricklayer
and banker dress alike.
They see themselves In the
same mirror, walk the
streets in democratic toler-
ance and equality.
No one keeps outside
facts and opinions and in
Evening star., 1941-06-24
Chinese Released on Bond
In Wife, Beating Case

Police today released on $1,000
bond Parklin Lee, Chinese laundry
man, charged with assault with in
tent to kill in connection with the
beating of his wife, Mrs. Lila Ping
Lee, who gave birth to q baby yes
terday shortly after being found
lashed to a balustrade at her home
in the $500 block OF Georgia ave-
nue. NV.
Mrs. Lee, reported in q serious
condition yesterday, was said to be
improved at Gallinger Hospital to-
day and the child, girl, was re-
ported "all right" Mrs. Lee gave
birth to the child on the front steps
of her home before an ambulance
could arrive.
Police had cut her loose from the
balustrade only q few minutes
before.
Evening star., 1941-06-24

5 Oh! So you watched what
OTHERS were wearing! Well,
who told the OTHERS? When
did the CHANGE happen to
the FIRST man?