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4 THE HARTFORD DAILY COURANT: SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 1940. Is Urged to Run For State Senator Glawackus, Again On Prowl, Has Close Call From Gun In Buckingham RE-UPHOLSTER Now We Learn To Fly Thirty students are learning to fly at Brainard Field under the Civil Aeronautics Authority's Civilian Pilot Training Course, operating through the University of Connecticut's ground school course and the Hartford Flying Service's flight training. This is the lifteenth In a series of articles in which a fledging trainee will tell of his experiences. The writer, a senior at the University of Rochester, is a vacation-time Courant reporter. Readers' questions on the CAA program, locally or nationally, will be answered by mail or publication, if of sufficient general interest.

te Tek Up To Out Ytar To Pay French Move For Control Of Industry Petain Regime Approves Act to Disband Directing: Croups Such as Comite des Forges The GlawRckus, so-called, may again be roaming in the Buckingham section of Glastonbury, An animal said to resemble that famous creature had a hair-breadth escape Saturday from being shot by Harry Chapman of Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury. Mrs. George Chapman and her but a few miles from the Chapman house that it last was seen. One resident claimed to have shot the Glawackus and buried it stating that it was a big tawny dog that had been running wild. There have been numerous reports, however, that the animal never was shot and has been hiding in the thick woods.

Most people have laughed at such suggestions. v('-- ".1 25 up BY DONALD T. O'KEEFE. tget In there so I banked north. son, Hairy Chapman observed a survey of the woodlands In "Get in." Al said, "im going upi downwind, and started to circle with you tonight and start you onjbaek.

Then I saw there was a animal at the edge of their Buckingham Saturday indicated that some 'power turns." Since I didn't ter spot right below me I swung Barclpn- Mr. Chapman ran to theja roving animal could live in them know what it was all about, that'out over the river cut bick on thp'nouse or 8 8un but was unaD'e to-Indefinitely without being molested, was fine by me. idled motor and 'stared to lanrt et snot at nal before itiSome of the woods are an impene- He walked around the wing to the; the plane on three noint in th suddenly disappeared into thejtrable mass of hurricane felled 3-PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITE l'our suite li stripped to the frame, rebuilt, re-rnvered. new uprinii and filling added and woodwork refinished. FREE ESTIMATES FREE PlfKlT-DELIVERY Work' Guaranteed 5 Vear CUSTOM MADE UPHOLSTERING CO.

14 Ytari of Drpendablt Serrict 111 MAIN STREET FllOXE 7-B71I Reverse Cbarces Accepted on Out-of-Town Phona Calls prop and said "on ana on. uKeiscraRKv arms nf zsucKingnam people nave re ft dutiful echo. I switched tuei on Droved ff Mrs. chapman said the animal and ignition off. He gave the prop Jf.

5 much larger than a cat and ponea mat tney know there arc wildcats in the deep woods, so why not the Glawackus. Virhy, France, Auk. 17. (AP. In a far-reaching step to end the liberal economy in France and establish solid state control, the retain poverament approved today a lw authorizing the disbandment of "superimposed" directing groups that for many years have controlled French industry.

The biggest and best known of such groups Is the Comite des Forges, a powerful metals and rmaments combine frenquently attacked in the Leftist press in pre- a couple of twists to oraw tne gas ol zr: was oi a dark color. The Glaston through and said "contact. I switched ignition on. cracked the throttle about an eighth of an inch hcfnro oo, Ii. .17 uuiy vjiawacKus was aescnoea as fu throttle such an animal at the time it roved and we headed back to the airport, the woods several years ago.

It American medicinals are increasingly popular in Greece. and echoed "contact. After a couple of Uelt spins, tnei engine caught, Al jumped back, gunned the motor and he came around, got in, and snapped the safety belt before we started taxiing I r. GRIFFIN. lout to the runway, tr days.

The new law affects all branches of industry. The government will have the option of leaving or destroying such orsan'tations. as it sees fit, and the "Level off at 2(100 over the! mwHnTt" sairi ns eave the Possibility of a contest in Third Senatorial District, for the p.cn fu tVirnttlo rnareri vtrip.nnpn Fepublican nomination as State the to dissolve the bit: anJj Senator was seen Saturday as it over the turf, and took off. It took us about six minutes to get up to As I leveled labor unions and employers' was jrBrnro mat u. uriinn were going a 3 a itt is being urged by his friends to seek i I "r1' the post.

Griffin, a former dent of the Seventh Ward Republi- tlli? tT.Z 2000 across the river. I power turns. gathered that he can Club, was a candidate for Rep- meant two full revolutions on a professional syndicates. The new setup in effect put big Industrial powers and labor czars and monopolies out of business. Banking, the insurance business and commerce come under the same form of control.

Individual organization committees to be set un for each branch of activity and made up of employers and workers will requisition and distribute materials and personnel, inflict punishments, control prices and regulate commercial exchanges. All this will be under careful su-! pervision of the government, which resentative two years ago. He has been a Republican worker for the past 15 years. It was announced earlier In the week that friends of Anthony M. Canora were endeavoring to have him place his hat in the ring for the nomination from the same district.

Mr. Griffin Is married and lives at 252 Victoria Road. He is a former president of the South End Neighborhood Club. 70-degree bank, which for impractical purposes is practically straight up and down, mostly down from the left side of the ship. "Go into 'em slowly, feel your way," he said as he dropped the right wing, pulled the nose up, and started pivoting around an invisible point way way down below.

I followed him through a couple to the right and the left. It makes a lot of difference in a steep bank in a side-by-side job whether you're sitting on the right or left side. If you're sitting' on the left side (as reserves to itself the role of super-planner of the country' economic and industrial life. without Interference and in full protection of those obvious you always are flying solo) you re "I believe In the maintenance of 1 looking up at the engine when you minimum standards of wburs and nf i get into a steep left bante Of Willkic Gives Debate Challenge (Continued from Fag 1.) I'll 1 I cf III St- tcs vc WW (, Jr course, when you get into a right bank you're on top and the instructor's down below so you can almost look down to the ground over the engine. If you hold your right hand out straight, then arc your head to the right, in a banking angle and then to the left you can see what I mean.

The wind was from the south last night and we were headed into it, at least when Al got through dem maximum standards for I believs that such standards should constantly improve. "I believe in the Federal regulation of interstate utilities, of securities and of banking. I believe in Federal pensions, in adequate old-age benefits and In unemployment allowances." Parity of Price. He said the government "has a responsibility to equalize the lot of the farmer with that of the manufacturer." "If this cannot be done bv narltv have been useless and dangerous" he added, "I trust 1 have made it plain that in the defense of our American liberties, I should not hesitate to stand for war." "But, like a great many other Americans, I saw war at first hand in 1917. I know what war can do to demoralize civil liberties at home.

onstrating. Each time you do And I believe it to be the first duty of a President to try to maintain prices," he added, "other means i must be found with the least possible regimentation of the farmer's double turn like that, being right over the Connecticut, you see the river five times in all since it runs south. The first time I tried a 720 to the right, I S8w so much river I thought we were having a flood and overshot the double-circle. The second time the whole thing seemed slower to me, although it couldn't have been, and I leveled out too soon. There's a lot more pressure on the wings in the 720-power turn than anything else I've had a crack at to date and consequently I felt the pull of the stick an awful lot more when I tried to hold it back to keep the nose up.

I dropped a couple of affairs." He said the New Deal "stands for doing what has to be done by spending as much money as possible," but that he proposes "to do it by spending as little money as passible. This is one great issue In domestic policy and I propose in this campaign to make it clear." "We must regain prosperity, restore the independence of our people and protect our defensive forces," he said. If this Is not done promptly, we are in constant danger. If it is done no enemy on peace." Willkle came to Callaway Park, through which he used to drive cows for 75 cents a week, after a hot trip from Rushville, the home town of Mrs. Wlllkie.

He was greeted by cheering throngs as he drove through the streets of Elwood. A crowd shouted with glee as he stood on the steps of his old high school, under an inscription reading "the hope of our country," and said, "There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight." Notified By Martin. Willkie received formal notification of his nomination from Representative Joseph W. Martin, of Massachusetts, chairman of the Re- hundred feet In two tries. Even lllli ALL 3 PIECES IN earth dare attack us.

I propose to do it." Festive Atmosphere. A festive atmosnhere Drevailed. BOUCLE The near 100-degree heat brought publican National Committee. Mar soit onnk stands a rushing bust then, I pulled the nose up before I dropped the wing which is regarded as poor form in most stalling circles. 720-s are a lot of fun but they are going to take just as much practice.

You don't feel dizzy or anything like that going around in two circles but you feel as though your haggish seventh grade arithmetic teacher were firmly pushing you back into your seat. After a couple of more cracks. Al tin said the Indianan's nomination ness. Barkers hawked Willkie cam had been dictated by the people, Palgn canes, buttons, elephants and nt Viu a nt ibanners. not by a clique of A Luxurious Living Room On Sale At politicians suddenly cut the gun for a simula The 48-years-old nominee "the home-town-boy-whowmade-goori" shook hands with many old friends and often turned to shout, "Hi Bill:" "Hi Joe." Willkie sipped water at frequent intervals during his speech.

Sun rays pierced the foliage of surrounding trees and DersDiration ted emergency landing. We were REGULARLY 139.75! A magnificent new three-piece suite, styled along distinc tive lines that will lend an air ot charm and beautv to vour livinc room. Unhol. your nvtnc room. headed west and there was a prettv likely looking hayfield just to the south of us but we were too high to stered in fine BOUCLE with super sagless coil spring construction throughout.

Note the graceful caned wood 98 arm grips, the many more quality features. In his debate challenge to the President, Willkie proposed "that during the next two and a half months, the President and I appear together on public platforms In various parts of the country, to debate the fundamental Issues of this compaign, "These are the problems of our great domestic economy as well as our national defense: the problems of agriculture, of labor, of industry, of finance, of the government's relationship to the people and of our preparations to guard against assault." Opposed Principles. "I make this (debate) proposal respectfully to a man upon whose shoulders rest the cares of the state," Willkie continued. "But I make it in dead earnest." Open a Budget Account Terms Only $6 Monthly! poured down his face. Often Willkie gestured with one! forefinger extended, a mannerism, which reminded some of his old friends of his davs as a school teacher.

1 The conclusion of his address! brought another long outburst of! cheering and applause. He gave the crowd a final wave, and left the platform with Mrs. Willkie. After leaving Callawav Park. Willkie.

Mrs. Willkie and Mrs. Cora Wilk, his mother-in-law. vLsited the local cemetery In which the nomi- Willkie Says He Said Yes' At Philadelphia Elwood, Aug. 17.

(AP.) Well, it seems Uiat Wendell L. Willkie said "yes." "You all know that I accepted at Philadelphia the nomination ot the Republican Party for President," he told the crowds today which came to hear his answer to formal notification that the party had selected him for its standard bearer. "The ceremony of an acceptance speech is a tradition of our pioneer past, before the days of rapid communication," he said. "But I take pride in the traditions and not in change for the mere sake of overthrowing precedents." 1 He described an acceptance speech now as a "candidate's keynote, a declaration of his broad principles." nee parents are burled. i The party left by special train! snoruy aaer 'Vc -mi I I uHSfer4? ilk 'iRushville.

where Willkie expects to! President had encouraged European I remain until Wednesday or Thurs- i powers to hope for more American day. help than this country could nominee was expected to eo But, the nominee added, an honest i'rom Rushville either to Maine or Minnesota. th Maine tho mnr appraisal of our relationship with' Great Britain would brlns an AM emphasized, how- mission "that the loss of the British 7(1 8tiU WPre ln' jict-i, wuuia greauy weaxen our defense." and would be "a calamity for us." "The promises of the present. Administration." Willkie asserted, "ran Births not lead you to victory against Hit- Auemt 16. 104(1.

ler. or anyone else. This Adminis- At St. Francis's Hospital, tration stands for principles exactly! Frank. Mr.

and Mrs. James New-opposite to mine. Let us call it the Hartford, a daughter. vo extra JJicninson. Mr.

and Mrt niffni-rf jfor Crtdit 869 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, a daughter. Thlvla, Mr. and Mrs. William. Avon Road.

Farmington, a son. Shapiro. Mr. and Mrs. Sevmour.

47 Willard Street, a daughter. I pass doctrine. Th New Deal dealt it, and refused to make any more bets on the American future." Willkie said that If he were elected he would threaten foreign governments "only when our country was threatened by them and when I was ready to act." Wedding Rings $5 to 595 SOLID MAPLE At Hartford Hospital. Tonskl, Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph, 67 He declared the United States pvms Street, a daughter 67 Styles to Choose From DUTCH COLONIAL DINETTE must fare "a brutal, perhaps a ter- and Mrs- Walter, 71 Krnwno a Special Purchase! Sss rime, jacf that "our wv nf Uf wi. In rnn.iiM.. i nuim. rar. ann Mrs waiter, ozv nf V.

'Zl a.v i Broad street, son me companion, WHiKte Grant. Mr. and Mrs Rhico ,11 sam. is not merely one of arma- Ellsworth Street. Newinetnn nn merits but one of "energy Francolinn, Mr.

and Mrs. Vito, 30 fnergy, production against 'produc-i Hin Road- Wethersfield, a 1 49. 9 5 Value! 35 ASYLUM STREET nn hfSr. nl ui. nun.

2) iiiM. orains, salesmanship against salesmanship." Must Arise To New Life. "If we are to outdistance the totalitarian powers," he went one, "we must arise to a new life of adventure and discovery. We must make a wider horizon for the human race. It is to that new life Middletown Outing Held By Iron Workers Union Middletown, Aug.

17. (Special.) More than 350 persons attended the annual clambake and field day of the Hartford iron workers' local union at Lakevlew Park here Saturday. Baseball and nther tnnrii Ruggedly simple in design, fashioned of Solid Maple with large dropleaf tahli and four rugged arm chairs to give you stunning style as well as lasting service. Choose yours at this August Saving! Open a Budget Account mat I pledge myself. I promise, by ret- turning to those' Ur IhC which was in le, nTtiKharRe of rranlc Connor- Unlon irmcipips that! business representative, of Hartford.

irJNERSPRING MATTRESS Made to Sell for Now SAVE NEARLY HALF! Fully guaranteed mattresses at a sensationally low price, due to an extremely fortunate purchase plus the August Sale reduction! Filled with hundreds of tempered coil springs upholstered with sisal and felt, tailored in durable ticking with rolled edges. 'A i same American print nc For Back fo School Special Children's Glasses! If your ehild'i ayai hvt bun troubling Mm, why not hav F. MHion mi tn mination now ba'ora lebool i-t, GUM will hi pr. icribn-J only if thny ar No Cht'sf for Ctfdit G. F.

MATTESON RaglsUrad Optomntriit at SAYITT 35 ASYLUM ST. Guests included representatives of heinre, both In business and in various contracting firms for whom to outdistance Hitler in anv contest members work, the State he chooses in 19to and after jnppartment nf Labor and the State "And I promise- that when w. ratlon ni Labr- tell us your Evening Appointments cetn easily be arranged. Dial 2-8271 most convenient time, we rill gladly help you, brat him. we shall bent.

Vilm "II MtV-W aHkM. lu Did 'Diamond Jim' Have in our own Ampriran Uted." hV th.nalt? of am 4. "omaeh or ulcer palna. Indigestion, au I opposed to business Mini, heartburn, b.irnlna aeniati'n nopoltes," he rnntlnued. "I holiev 1 in elective hwtiMTlf bv tZ.T'J sentatlveg of labor'j pwn free choke rluna'i- At dnii atort tvery.

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