davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12

Mokotoff. Mrs Grandner declares
that the widespread circulation of the
book has made her so self-conSciouS
that she is ashamed 10 go out.
But Betty and the publishers pulled
no punches in their reply. After en-
tering a general denial, they added
that "it is nevertheless true that the
plaintiff was something like the char
acter in the book"
Just as embarrassed as Mrs. Grand
ncr. according 10 a request for S5O.-
GO. is Mrs Adelina u. Naldane. a
singing teacher in New York and
Philadelphia. She says the character
OF Madeline Valdane in Ilka Chase's
novel I'm Bed We Cry is most
VI .lattcring caricature OF herself.
There are passages, Adelina says.
which indicate that she sought and
had a sort of Sordid love affair with
Kart Fabri, the hero of the book. and
was ever eager 10 and did renew re-
lations with him and also with other
men, and was wanton."
Kurt was quite person-"an ir-
resistible and Unsuitable philanderer,
ever in pursuit Of and pursued by
women; incapable OF faithfulness"-
all the more reason why Adelina was
upset on reading:
when he had got In he found
message that Miss Madeline Valdane
had phoned; the news had depressed
him. Miss Valdane was a lady to
whom he had been paying assiduous
court, but alas, the dew had gone
from the rose, although she, obtuse
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12

~ putting themselves in the role
OF one of the characters.
To love or be loved. even in cold
black letters of a lifeless white page,
oJsDclS monOtony.
But sometimes the image reflected
by such mirrors of words is irritat-
iHgly familiar and disturbingly mere
tricious. Two women who believe
they discovered themselves In the
PAGES Of a brace Of best sellers are
currently demanding large sums be-
cluSc. they claim, they were pictured
IS loving not wisely but too well.
One suit is the fruit OF a famous
literary tree-the one that grows in
BROOKLYN. Mrs Sadie Grandner. who
is a cousin of Betty Smith, the au-
thor. says she has suffered public
scandal, infamy and disgrace be-
cause anyone can see that she is Aunt
Sissic, character In "A Tree Grows
in Brooklyn" who had three husbands
and eight extremely short-lived chill
Grcn before she was "a.
Mrs. Grandner would like $3.50, 900.
please, from Miss Smith and the pub
fishers. Harper & Brothers, because
Aunt SiSsie was oVer-romantic. COM
mitted bigamy and stole a Bible from
a hotel room. Sis worked in a rubber
factory, referred TO all her husbands
as John-no matter what their real
names were-and had one husband
I worked for pulp magazines.
ut is more than a coincidence, Cousin
Sadie maintains, that her nickname
has always been Sissie, that she has
had two husbands named John, one
of whom worked fof pulp-magaZine
publisher, thats~She herself once
worked in a rubber factory, and that
she has had four children, none OF
which lived two years.
Through her attorney, Harold S.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12

Is u TT offered
his help so ef-
fectively h at
they m s s @ q
dinner and ar
rived at tire
play in the mid
die of the sec
ond act ="
Miss Chase
who is an &C
trcSS as we'll aS
a " tier, re
piled IN an ain
davit that She
h a d n @ V g r
heard of Mrs.
Naldane u til
after the book
Betty Smiths
Own { Ou = in
w GU Id Liz @
81 ) 90 o D Ii O.
eau sc, - n q
Says. She w
the Model For
he Overlush,
Oft-M arrie a.
Aunt SiSSie"
T. "a IT,
Or " - n
Brooklyn"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12

River Anthology" and Mrs. Nathalie
Sedgwick Colby, wife of ex-Secrctary
of State cambridge Colby, both were
accused of ridiculing their respective
spouses in print.
One of the most widely publicized
family libel suits was that of Mrs
Mary Arnold Lewisohn. who had
been living for almost ID years on
the monthly payments for which she
settled a 100000 action against the
publishers of "Mid-Channel," in which
her ex husband, Ludwig Lewisohn,
wrote for all TO read that a woman
can get legal and social hold on a
man which can utterly wreck his life"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12

was published. T h q
Madeline in the book
is a young unmarried
girl, she pointed out.
while Mrs. Valdane is
81 and married, and
for more than 20 years
had been known as Ar
vida Valdane.
r h @ situation 5
further complicated.
although not very
much, by the fact that
Mrs. Valdane and her
husband, Arvid, an
osteopath, are suing
each other for separa-
ton. The suits were
filed before the DOCK
was published.
Although il is a bit
unusual TO see cousins
at outs over passages
in a book, husbands
and wives have fire.
quently been accused
of lampooning g a c h
other between C ar o.
board covers.
Arthur Stringer, the
novelist and poet, was
divorced by Jobyna
Rowland, THE Orig
inal Gibson Girl" on
those grounds.
Edgar Lee Masters,
the Kansas poet and
author of IS poo n
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12

SNIuCh AutllIld dS ONliiB W
cidedly uncomplimentary concerned
Hurts retrospective thoughts when,
at a m, he found himself "at the
st. Regis roof with Madeline Valdane
and two old friends of hers whom he
knew casually" The story continues:
''IIe had asked Madeline 10 dine and
go to the theatre. but when he called
for her she was only half dressed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12
Aim osf Any
thing Is Liable
70 Emerge From
the Pages Of q
Novel. but When
People Begin 10
Think They Rec
oeniz'e 7 h en-
selves in fhe
Look Out For
Trouble

~ EADERS of novels often have
~ reaped Ncarious thrills by
~ putting themselves in the role
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-12

November II, 1914
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
"Youth, Government"
Program Being Planned
Governor Balwn Accepts Honorary Craftsmanship;
Chief Justice Maltbie, Acting Chairman OF Committee

leaders of the youthful Legislators"
as they use the patterns of estab-
lished government to express the
concerns of youth about the issues
of the day.
Personnel of the sponsoring COM
mittee includes: Raymond E. Bald
win, governor, honorary chairman;
William M. Maltbie, chief justice,
supreme court of errors, chairman;
Howard w. Alcorn, judge, superior
court, vice-chairman; G. o. Aubrey
of Stamford, chairman state boys
work committee of the Y. M. G. A.;
John M. Bailey, statute revision
commissioner Of Connecticut, Her
bert E. Baldwin, state senator, 25th
district, Westport; Austin D. Barney,
Hartford Electric Light Company;
Allerton F. Brooks, president The
Southern New England Telephone
Company; Victor L. Butterf1eld,
president Wesleyan University; Rev.
William j. DAILY, director Catholic
charities, New Haven; Francis r.
Danaher, mayor city of Meriden,
Lewis Fox, attorney at law, Hart
ford; Hudson B. Hastings, professor
Yale University; Clyde M. Hill, pro.
fessor Yale University; Clement G.
Hyde, retired, former principal.
Hartford public high school; Samuel
J. Keller, insurance, Norwalk
Agency; Harold L. Knapp, Judge pro-
bate court, Greenwich; Rev. Sidney
Lovett, chaplain, Yale University
Carl A. Lundgren, executive assist
ant to the governor; Stanley p
Mead, judge juvenile court, first dis
trict; Rev. Eden H. Mills, pastor
First Church of Christ, West Hart
ford; William H. Mortensen, mayor
city of Hartford; Charles McKev'
Parr, state representative, Chester,
Frances Burke Redick, secretary o.
state; william H. Short, Short Lum
Der Company, Hartford, chairman
executive committee state Y.M.C.A.
of Connecticut; L. w. Wheelock, d.
rector Bureau of Guidance, Hartford
public schools.
Clement A. Duran, youth Secre-
tary, central Atlantic area of the
Y.M.C.A., addressed the committee
in its opening session. Mr.. DuraH
organized the first Hi-Y youth arlG
Government" program, in New York
state in 1886, and has maintained
active leadership in the direction
and extension of the program since
that time. The youth and Gov
eminent plan for Connecticut wac
presented by Isle T. Ware, associate
state secretary of the Y.M.C.A. O.
Connecticut. Professor Hudson B.
Hastings, of Yale, outlined the planc
for the pre-legislative training con.
ference to be held in cooperation
with the university on March II.
The program is receiving enthusi-
astic response from the two hundred
active Hi-Y clubs in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28

Youths participation in govern
ment will be guided by Judge Will
liam M. Maltbie, chief justice of the
state supreme court as chairman of
the sponsoring committee of the Hi
Y Youth and Government" pro-
gram of the Young Mems Christian
Associations of Connecticut. Cover
nor Raymond E. Baldwin has ac-
cepted the honorary Craftsmanship
of the project. Although this edu-
cational emphasis is not new in the
Y. M. G. A., or in Hi-Y clubs, this
program will provide rich expert
ence in the writing and processing
of legislation for representative
youth Legislators" selected by the
club members. After a training
conference at Yale University and
a period of intensive club work in
preparation of bills, public acts and
resolutions, the youth representa-
tives" of Hi-Y clubs will gather in
the general assembly" at the state
house in Hartford, on April % and
%. A technical advisory committee
will counsel with the officers and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
WITHHOLDING TAX
AMENDMENT MADE

Employers in all types of business
affected by the federal withholding
taxes have been notified of slight
modification in the laws governing
the posting of these accounts.
Although the rates and methods
of withholding these taxes are I'M
affected there has been a change
in the readjustment of rates. Un-
der the old law the employer could
change the rate of withholdinr at
any time when notified by an en-
ploye that his or her ma.4.al tr
dependency status had changed.
Under the new modification, now
a law, changes in rate because of
these same aforementioned reasons
may be made only on January LIST
and July LIST. These changes shall
be made when er'~'oyer is notified
of the CHI" 80 days prior
to Jan. / and July I. vt -
''If Az lould change
his or her ma 4.-l or dependency
status prior to July 1. the employer
may change the withholding any
time after July when properly
notified"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
Showdown On COP.
Leadership Coming
Present Executive Facing Instruction; Primary
Fight Looms for Party Control

local Republican party top lead
erS may find themselves faced with
the need to take action to prevent
D primary cinteSt within q. o. p,
ranks this year If the demand for
such . party ''housecleaning'' con-
tinueB to grow as result of tomor-
row nights meeting Of the Repub-
Gcan Victory committee.
Party group leaders who win be
the principals at tomorrow'S pre-
election caucus have already ex-
pressed their desire for q primary,
having bitterly accused top-party
leaders Of laying down on the job
during last years city election con-
test. At that time G. o. p. mayor
atty candidate John j. Kearney slf-
fered q heavy defeat from Mayor
Monagan and the Republican loser,
since that time, has more than once
publically accused his party leaders
INDUCING in deliberat estalling and
impeding tactics during the cleo
ton contest.
Many prominent group leaders
will be the principals at tomorrow
nights meeting when it is expected
that top-leaderS such as j. Warren
Epson, william J. Pape and Vernon
Hall will be, subjected to sharp
criticism. Among those expected to
lead tomorriw nights fight are; Mr..
Kearney, Harold Z. Hadley, presi-
dent of the Young Republican club;
ex-Mayor Patrick M. Perriello; Re-
publican aldermen Joseph Reiner
and william Kolbeck, George Toll
es, G. o. p. representative in Bunk
er Hill; Anthony Petrillo, former
Republican member of the board of
tax review, and others.
Many Of those aforementioned,
prominent as strong district and
group leaders, have expressed the
opinion that the party has become
begged down" in its present leader
ship, and cite as proof the poor
showing made by the G. o. P. in
Waterbury during the last twenty
years, even on occasions when the
opportunity to win was so great that
1t seemed impossible to lose. This
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
DIR. JAMES NJ. LEE
SPEAKER TONIGHT

DR.. James M. Lee, president Of
the local chapter of the National
Association for Advancement Of
Colored People. will preside at the
latter's meeting tonight at 8 p. m.
at the Pearl Street Community
house.
A general discussion of the labor
draft bill and its effect upon the
colored people win be held while
reports will be made on the Ma
tional Freedom day ceremonies held
at Philadelphia, Feb. /, which were
attended by Hampton Stewart Of
Waterbury. acting as Connections
state representative following his
appointment by Governor Baldwin.
Mr.. Stewart is president of the Col
ored Republican club here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
ROBERT LOWREY
LANDS OVERSEAS
Main Street Pfc. With
Army Signal Corps Some=
where in New Guinea
OAKVILLE
Correspondent: Irene Slough
Telephone 4-8993

Oakville, Feb. 28-Word has been
received here from Pfc. Robert E.
Lowrey, A. U. S. Signal Corp, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lowrey of Main
street, of his safe arrival in New
Guinea. He enlisted in Nov. 1912,
and attended training school in New
Bedford, later taking technical
training course at Camp Crowder,
Mo.
Shopping with Ration Tokens
went into effect yesterday. This new
ration plan applies to red and blue
stamps in War Ration Book 4. 1t
does not apply to unexpired green
and brown stamps. Under the new
plan validated red stamps and red
tokens will be used to buy rationed
meats, fats and oil. Blue stamps and
blue tokens will be used to buy pro-
cessed foods, regardless Of the unit
marked on them. Each blue and red
stamp is worth 10 points, each blue
and red token Is worth ! point. The
tokens are to be used like pennies
for making change. It is urged that
shoppers use tokens they receive as
change, and not hoard them, be-
cause 1t is easier and safer to keep
points in the form Of ration stamps
in War Ration Book 4, than in the
form of tokens which may be mis-
placed or lost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
RED CROSS SET
TO OPEN drive
Mrs. ]. Robert Fulghanl
Chairman; Land Owners
Plan Party Tomorrow
WOLCOTT
Correspondent: Alma r. Cole
Tel 3-2803

Wolcott, February %. = The an.
nual Red Cross Drive will start
March /. Mrs. j. Robert Fulgham,
chairman of the local branch, has
named the following canvassers,
Joseph Archambault, White Switch;
Corinne Bergen and Eleanor Nc
Very, Woodtick; Mrs. John Norton,
North; Miss Esther Bronson, Center ;
Eugene Megin, Munson Road; Mrs.
Alfred Andrews, East street; Mrs.
John Brouker, east side Of Hitch
cock Lake; Mrs. Arthur Wingblade,
Fairview avenue; Mrs. C.. Arthur
Warrington, Lewis avenue and Todd
road to Central avenue; Miss Julia
Rozdilski, Wolcott road.
The quota for Wolcott IS $500 and
due to the fact that the factories
will not have a drive, it is hoped
we can reach our quota easily. There
has been some question regarding
the boys receiving benefits from the
Red Cross and Mrs. Fulgham has
received the following statement
from Sergeant Raymond Baker,
Having served eleven months with
the 169th Infantry in the South
Pacific area and qualified to say
that in an emergency soldier away
from home can depend on the Red
Cross for anything he needs, such
as candy. cigarettes, etc.
The following members Of Wolcott
Grange attended neighbours night
at Beacon Valley Grange Friday
night, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Sylnonds,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Nelson Cole, Miss
Nancy Goodson, Miss Elizabeth
Warner, Mrs. Charles Tyrell, Mrs.
Walter Wilson, Mrs. Bella MacMil-
lin, George Warner and Howard
Roberts. A quiz on Grange work
was given by Miss Nancy Goodson
for the literary program.
The Wolcott Land Owners Pro-
tective Association will sponsor a
card party at the club house on the
Woodtick road Tuesday night. De-
Tense Stamps will be given for prizes.
Refreshments will be served. Ran
som Bronson and Clifford Warner
are the committee In charge.
Schools Closed
In accordance with the eight week
school system the local schools
closed Friday until March 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28

latter statement was In reference
to that period following the con-
Spiracy trial when the local Demo.
cratic party was supposed to be al
its lowest ehb.
However, at the time, the late
Mayor Vincent A. Scully was put
into office by a strongly and wisely
directed Democratic campaign.
The need for . primary, within
G. o. p. ranks, has been cited as
absolutely essential for the good OF
the party with proponents laying
stress on the fact that this year may
be a most crucial one for the Re-
publican party in this country and
that ''local leadership does not seem
capable of doing justice by the job
that must be done in Waterbury as
the local party'S share Of the ma
tional effort"
Thousands Of notices have been
forwarded to party members relative
to tomorrow nights meeting which
Is to be held at 8 p. m. in the main
ballroom Of the Elton. The notice
which is addressed to Dear Fellow
Republicans" states that the "indif-
ference by registered Republican
participating In caucuses in each
district to name delegates to local,
state and national conventions.
which nominate the G. o. p. ticket,
has been a major reason for our
failures in the past" The notice
concludes with the admonition to
wake up and do your duty"
It is expected that a large gath
ering will answer the call tomorrow
night and though there will be the
usual supply Of the curious on hand,
leaders of the proposed party re-
birth" stated today that the expect
ed see many disgruntled members
who have not been active in years
because of the general feeling OF
despair that has prevailed for so
many years under our present lead.
erShip.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
INCOME TAX OFFICE
FACES BUSY PERIOD

Long lines of taxpayers formed
at the U. S. Internal Revenue office
at II Leavenworth street today, al
though two and a half weeks still
remain to file the 1913 income tax
returns. The staff at the local Office
has been supplemented by two spe-
cial workers, and deputies on duty
IN surrounding towns have been
called back to handle the antici-
pated rush here.
Harold v. Brennan and Miss
Catherine Nolan Of the New Haven
office have been assigned to assist
at the local office until the filing
deadline. The staff now includes
about 20 collectors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28

alcohol and gases were still present
when they were delivered for the
Welding work, 1t is claimed. A lacer-
alton Of the brain and injuries to
the left eye, forehead, lips, nose,
jaws. and teeth, resulted from the
explosion, the complaint states.
In special defense filed in the
court the defendant claims the
plaintiff was negligent because in
view Of his experience as a welder
heshould have known it was dam
geralis to- apply the torch under
the conditions. Negligence also Is
charged because the plaintiff alIeg-
eddy failed to remove q plug from
the drums to allow the gases to
escape.
Attorney Francis Mcdonald repre-
sents the plaintiffs, mad Attorney
Walter = Monagan is counsel for
tina De.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
Compensation
Agreements

The following agreements for
weekly payments during disability
or for specific payment in case
of permanent injury have been
approved by Compensation Com
missioner John j. O'Connell:
Frank SAVING of 389 Congress
avenue against American-Repub-
lican, Inc, $2l25 beginning Feb.
Is, first degree burns to right hand
and forearm.
Joseph Budisky of Orange street
against Waterbury Wrecking Co.,
SSH beginning Jan. S, injury to
right foot.
Wilfred Dionne of 433 West
Main street against Darcy Trans
portation Co., Inc, 1881, begin
ming Jan. 2, hernia.
Daniel Sheehan of Torrington
against Turner and Seymour Mfg.
Co. of Torrington, $16.43 begin
ming Feb. II, injury to right thigh.
Nicholas Daddona of Torrington
against Torrington Building Co.,
$16.05 for six weeks, 20 per cent loss
of use of right middle finger.
Edward Kaplan of AZ Hill street
against Louis and George Kap-
Ian of 1877 East Main street, $27.63
beginning Feb. IL, hernia.
William H. Minor of Woodbury.
against F. F. Hitchcock Co. Of
woodbury., 1888 beginning Jan.
IA, injury to right hand.
George Caruso of Torrington
against Union Hardware Co. of
Torrington, SPILL for nine and
IL weeks, Is per cent loss of use
Of right index finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
$780, Damages Asked
By Injured Workman

Injuries sustained when a metal
drum exploded In his hands last
July q are the basis Of a $50, 900
damage suit brought by Stanley
Chesnas Of Waterbury. and sched-
uIed for a hearing in superior court
tomorrow. The plaintiff, an employe
Of the Chesnas Auto Body Com
pany Of South Main street, was
welding the drum for the Apothe-
carries Hall Co, the defendant in
the litigation.
It Is claimed by the plaintiff that
the drums were not properly pre-
pared by the defendant concern
and one Of them exploded when he
used an electric torch to weld on
. metal tag. An agreement had
been made BY his employer and the
concern for the Job. the complaint
points out.
The usakaI [riIgne had cnnkasnnd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
The War On
Mony Fronts
BY LOUIS F. KEEMLE
United Press War Editor

Hard-itting Russian forces bat
tered their way close to the key
German position on the Baltic front
today, driving to within 10 to IA
miles of Pskov, chief barrier to
EStonia and Latvia.
German efforts to Glow the pace
Of the retreat were futile despite
the use of fresh troops as reinforce
mentS, and they lost 200 more local
tiles in the 50-mile arc around the
vital junction of six railroads in
the region below lake Peipus.
For the Germans, much depended
on their ability to hold Pskov. If
the Russian break through, their
hold on Estonia would become pre-
carious, and with it the entire shore
line Of the Gulf of Finland and the
northeastern shore of the Baltic.
In addition, the fall of PSkov
would unhinge the northern anchor
Of their line running east Of Latvia
and the old Polish border through
a series Of strong points some 600
miles to the Pripet marshes.
The continued German retreat
was believed to be having an effect
on Finland'S attitude as her efforts
to get out of the war neared a
showdown. The Germans evidently
were concerned and were reported
to have ordered Finnish shipping
frozen in German ports. Helsinki,
Finnish capital, meanwhile was be-
ing subjected to heavy aerial bonn
bardment, apparently to help the
Firms make up their minds.
Far from the Baltic area, the
Germans likewise still were in re-
treat in the Ukraine, giving ground
with heavy losses along the lower
Dnieper. They attempted come
back in the area around Lutck
Ouck), where the Russians had
driven a wedge IS miles into old
Poland, but were repulsed with a
net loss Of ground.
On the other European fronts,
there was a temporary 1ull in the
air offensive against Germany after
last weeks terrific pounding which
was believed by Allied authorities
to have signified the approaching
doom Of the Luftweffe as defend
ing force against invasion.
The fighting in italy was mostly
confined to artillery duelling and
patrol skirInishing, presumably
pending the start of a third major
effort by the Germans to wipe out
the beachhead.
In the Pacific, American control
of the sea and air was emphasized
by a sweep of American destroyer
squadrons through the waters of
the Bismarck archipelago, in which
heavy damage was done to enemv
shipping and short installations. in
which seven ships and six barges
were destroyed and seven other
ships damaged.
Both Rabaul and Kavieng. prin-
cipal enemy bases, were shelled
without opposition except from
shore batteries, which did only
mirror DAMAGE to two destrovers.
The extent Of American striking
power was further Illustrated by
revised summary Of the damage
done in the attack on Truk. Jaran's
pripcipal outer Bastion in the Cen
trail Pacigc. At least 40 ships were
sunk or damaged instead Of the
26 ORIGINALLY announced. OF the to-
tai. % were sunk, six probably sunk
and II damaged.