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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-19
PRESS FREEDOM DEFINED.
Helen Record Herald)

M INNESOTA's newspaper gag law out
1V1 ragged the freedom OF the press in that
state and vet the nation owes it debt of/gTatl-
tude for inspiring discourse which is certain
to act as deterrent upon other legislatures that
are asked to deprive the people of the protection
OF free press.
Justice Brandeis, Of the United States SUI
preme court, delivered that discourse during the
course Of the argument testing the constitutions
ality of the assailed statute
The statute permits suppression OF news
paper for publication Of malicious, scandalous
or dcfamatoly' matter, and in the case in ques-
ton it was invoked against publication which
assailed the police department Of Minneapolis
for alcgedly protecting gambling.
eve do not KNOW said Justice Brandeis.
whether these charges are true or false but we
do know that such criminal combinations exist
rs the shame Of our cities. What this news
paper did seems like an effort to expose such a
combination. Now was not that privileged
communication. if there ever was ono? 1T IS
difficult to see how there could be a free press
without the privilege this Minnesota act seeks
to limit. This newspaper set out on crusade 70
rid the city Of certain evils. It invited suit for
criminal libel if what it said was not true #
that campaign was not privileged If that is not
one of the things for which the press chiefly
cxists-then for what does it eXist?"
Justice Brandeis was not speaking for the
whole court but ii the supreme court upholds
this law il will be adding force behind a blow
at the freedom of the press and strengthening q
ready weapon III the hands Of corrupt officials
md complaccnt courts for intimidation of news
paparS into connlyance of corruption.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-19
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S ESTIMATE OF
WASHINGTON.
XHIASHINGTONS is the mightiest name

\HTASHINGTON'S is the mightiest name
w of earth-long since mightest i'll
the cause of civil liberty; still mightiest in
moral reformation. On that name no eulogy
is expected. It cannot be- To add bright
ness to the sun. or glory to the name Of
Washington, Is. alike impossible. Let none
attempt it. In solemn awe we pronounce
the NAME and in its naked deathless splen-
dor leave it shining on.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-19

People in New York, greatest state
In population, are too busy to add to
population as they did once. The
birth rate has fallen 10000 In sixteen
years. Birth control advocates say
the state Is getting fewer and bright
err babies" but that Is not convincing,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-19

Ii he had succeeded In his efforts
to secure modest position In the In
terror department, Lincoln might have
gone through life unknown. But none
the less he would have been Abraham
Lincoln.
"a. 1891. by King Features Syndicate. Tnc-l
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-19

A boy could carry all the books that
Lincoln had opened when he was
elected President.
The qualities born In his brain, In
herited from his father and mother
and ancestors 100000 years back.
made him what he was.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-19

To Offset the decreased baby crop
the general death rate is at its low
est for all time. OF 1000 population.
Only 1T die in year. Deaths from
tuberculosis are diminishing steadily,
thanks to science On the other hand,
cancer and diabetes gather more and
more victims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Both Political
 Factions Active
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primary date arrives.
 Tonight the Kennedy workers of the third ward will hold their final organization meting at the headquarters of tho anti-organiza ton forces on Bank street. To morrow night the fourth ward workers of the Kennedy forces will hold their final meeting in the same place. This will complete tho ward organization meetings of the Kennedy followers.
 Tomorrow night tho Hayes forces In the second district will meet at Gallaghcr's hall on Laurel street. Everybody Is Invited to attend, Town Chairman Crary explained today. The organization work will bc gone over and final instructions will be given. On Saturday night tho 12th dIstict Kennedy workers will convene at Franco American hall with everybody invited. also.
 Registrar of Voters Henry O'Con- nor was busy today wccding out Implications in the various appli- cations for registration on the democratic primary list sent in during the past month. It is csti- mated that the primary list of the democratic party will show m in- crease of about b.0O 0when all Implications have been cleared away.
 Mayor Frank Hayes and Chair man Crary today continued t0 hold fast to their policy of Ignoring the attacks upon the present admin!s- tratiOn by the Kennedy forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Special Session Of
 Congress Demanded
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with re- loxtensive state constShction work

I beg to transmit herewith a re- port upon the actual situation in Pennsylyania, which is widely re- garded as more fortunate in this emergency than some of tho other states.
 "Thia report, prepared by n com mittee of experts, and based upon federal and state official figures, presents conclusions which I have no doubt are substantially correct. Briefly. some of these conclusions, as of June, 1881, are as follows:
 "The total number of unemploy- cd in Pennsylvania is more than 100000 or nearly one-quarter of the whole working population; wages are decreasing; distress in many counties is acute; many children are suffering from partial starva- ton; because of unemployment the hospitals are overburdened. and the demand for charity shows no de- crease this summer over the high record of last winter.
 'In the face of this calamity Pennsylvania is by no means lying down. Social agencies in the state raised 11,2000,000 for 1881, and special unemployment relief funds added $6.000.000. Every effort will be made to raised $5.000,000 more this fall.
 Mothers assistance funds were Increased in my budget by $1,360,- 900 and state contributions 10 hos pitals were lifted to the highest point ever reached.
 "In addition. the largest road program ever undertaken in any state is already employing over 19,- 900 men, and by September 1st will employ at least 25,000. Other very
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
AIRLINE STARTS EXCURSIONS

Paris Breakfast in Paris, lunch in London. and back to Paris in time for dinner is the program of fered by French airline operating between the two capitals. The company has established a sched- ule of Sunday excursion trips by air from Paris to London Ut spe- cialy reduced rates through which the round trip can be made at q maximum cost of $30. The one way fare k $21 In case you over- eat in London and cant make the return plane. The series of excur- sion flights at the low rates have been started with the idea of giv- ing more people the opportunity of learning the advantages of air travel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Labor Forces in
 Great Protest
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cht request that he immediately Investigate working conditions and take such action as may be neces- sary because many of the workers employed are members of the fed cration.
 "Thls is n huge government pro- 1ect. authorized by congress-" the statement said. Certainly the government does not wish or expect that such n enterprise should be launched and completed by working people at a wage rate which does not guarantee a decent living and under working condi- lions which are unsatisfactory and indefcnalble."
 The telcsraphic appeal from the council. signed by James E. Cohn. president, and w. C. Robinson. secretary. said:
 ". {. it is time the labor con- ditiona exlating on the Boulder Dam be made known to tho coun- try .. Because of those condi- tons. the entire force of laboring people quit as h protest, although the six companies attempted to tell the public that it was only the dis
 
 Workers of tho World. The cause was that tho six companies have established wage scale of their own .. far below the scale prevailing throughout the en- tire western country.
 Big headlines in the daily press tell how anxious the govern ment heads are to relieve unem- ployment and maintain the stand ard of wage .. If these phrases have any meaning nt nll. then this Boulder Dam situation calls for ac- ton.
 "Wc feel that it is n crime against humanity to ask men to work in that hell hole of heat for mere pittance. Just enough to keep their bellies full and clothes on their back. -.
 The council. which ends its meet Ing to-day. also considered tho con- dition of the bituminous coal mining industry and concluded that "the conditions of employment bor- der on peonnge and the whole in- dustry is on the verge of bank ruptcy."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
NEWSPAPERS pAPEItED
 HOUSE

Newport, O.-Newspapers 75 years old. including copy of the New York Tribune when 1t was edited by Horace Greedy. were found as a foundation for wall paper when the paper was strip ped from the walls of n house own ed by Frank D. Kerr. near here. A copy of the Marietta. O., Reg ister of 1873 also was found. It contained news of n great busi- ness depression which was sweep ing the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

extensive state constSiction work has been begun.
 We intend to neglect nothing in Pennsylvania to secure every pos- sible penny from private charity and community assistance. But when that is done to the limit of our ability. hundreds of thousands will go hungry next winter unless the federal government steps in. And if they do go hungry, the con- sequences will not stop with those who are allowed to starve.
 "A situation like this, in q state like Pennsylvania, leads many to believe that the present emergency Is as vital to the people as the great war. Local private charity cannot meet the need. Local public relief which should carry the bulk of the load, is hampered or ham-strung, like relief from the state. but con- stitutlonai limitations upon appro- priations and borrowing, and by the inability of tax payers to pay Under these conditions am compelled by the necessities of my people to urge that you call an ex- tra session of congress.
 The regular session does not meet until December. After the two houses have organized. many sub- 5ects of grave and pressing impor- tance, including relief for people across the sea, will demand imme- diate attention.
 Because of them. congress may not be able To consider with lpromptness, much less act quickly upon, the question of federal help. But even if appropriations for re- lief at home could be debated, pass cd and approved by Christmas, they would still be too late for the ma chinery of distribution to be organ ized throughout the nation in time to prevent widespread suffering and the probability of serious disorder. For these reasons I urge upon you, with all the emphasis of which am capable. not only the calling Of m extra session of congress for the purpose of meeting this national emergency, but the calling of 1t at the earliest possible date. Already the time Is very short.
 "The calling of m extra session will be opposed by politicians as inexpedicnt. It will be condemned by large tax payers as likely to cost them money. It will be deplored by those who refuse to admit the Ob- vious facts of the present situation. But every such consideration Is swept aside by the urgent need of our people.
 You have yourself asked for ap- propriations by congress for relief of the needy in distant parts of the world, and, having obtained them, have supervised their expenditure. It would seem to be most appro- priate that you should do no less Tor our own needy here at home. Only an extra session can empower you to do so in time.
 "Bccauae this question is of grave consequence to millions of our peo- pie, l have taken to liberty of mak- Ing this letter public"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

(ContInued from Page l) permitted, but without freedom 10 remarry.
 As question of principle. the problem of divorce In Nevada n no different for the bishop of Reno than any other Catholic bishop. Nevada isn't unique by reason or the multiplicity with which the d. vorce mill grindg. Divorces hre obtained ns easily and as quickly Tn many other places. What docs make Nevada the divorce mecca is inc absolute freedom granted Tor immediate remarriagc.
 There is certain indeccncy about rushing from the courtroom 10 plunge again into the sea or matrimony but the objection Hes in remarriage at any time, whether after 20 minutes or 20 years.
 Nevada now rides tho crest Of tho divorce wave in the United States.
 only one more step remains to reach a state of prominently pre- yaiIing in the barnyhrd or jungle
 Nevada proves that those who predicted present divorces ex- cesses once the bars were let down were right.
 Those axcesscs are bound to gen. crate reaction.
 Gambling, in n strict sense of tbo word--I do not mean the lay ing of small wages for fun---is q vice which can wreck men md families just as quickly aS other vices. the gambling fever obtains cannot long continue souid e'tner oco- pomically or socially.
 There is only one safegulnrd aoainst a lowering of cultural standards, moral or intellectual. ana that is return of religious ideals, and public schools cannot continue to ignore tho spiritual ele- mcnt and hope to produce law abiding citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
NOTICE
ss. of Waterbury,

ALIEN JONES. of Waterbury,
 Plaintiff.
 NEIL JONES. formerly of Water
 bury. now gone to parts unknown. STATE Or CONNECTICUT. New
 Haven County. ss. Waterbury, August IT, A. D. 1881.
 UPON fHE COMPLAINT of the said Ailccn Jones praying for req sons therein set forth for n divorce, made returnabis before the Superior Court in and for New Haven Coun- ty at Waterbury, to De held on tho 1881. t appearing to and being found by tho subscribing author ity that the said defendant has gone to parts unknown; therefore,
 ORDERED. That notice of tho pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Evening Democrat, q newspaper printed in said Waterbury. 2 days suecessiveiy. commencing on or be- fore tho 18th day of August, A. D. 1881, by some proper officer or in- different person who. with his do- ings thereon indorsod, shall make ''' GmoRoE IT, FREEMAN, cierk of tho Superior Court for
 New Haven County at Waterbury. 8-i6-3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
NOTICE
BERTHA DOUGHTY. of Watorbur, Plaintiff,

BERTHA DOUGHTY. of Waterbury.
 Plaintiff,
 ED WARD N. DOUGHTY. formerly
 of Waterbury, but now of parts
 unknown, Defendant.
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT. New
 Haven County. NE. Waterbury.
 August 18th. A, D. 193l
 UPON THE COMPLAINT of the said Bertha Doughty. praying for reasons therein net forth for n d. vorce, made roturnable before the Superior Court In and for New Hn- ven County at Waterbury, to be held on the hrBt Tuesday of Sep tember. A. D. tD3i, it appearing to and being found by tho subscrib- Ing authority that tho said defend ant has gone to parts unknown: therefore.
 ORDERED. That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing thls order in the Evening Democrat, a newspaper printed in said Waterbury three days successIvcly. commencing on or before the lSth day of August. A. D. 1881, by some proper officer or indifferent person who. with his doings thereon indorsed, shall make duo return.
 GEORGE IT. FREEMAN. CIerk of the Superior Court for New
 Haven County at Waterbury. A-1B-Ht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Gunmen of Two
 Cities Busy
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 have told police the names of the gunmen, who killed -year-oid Michael Veneghallo and shot his playmates.
 Cignia and Justiano were stroll ing through the crowded, narrow downtown streets near where Tit tic Italy" and Chinatown merge. They recognized three gangstcra and fled.
 The gunmen. all shooting as they ran, pursued them through the streets. Screaming grownups and children sprawled and sprinted into doorways.
 Cignia (2123 Avenue U, Brook- 1yn) fell with many bullets in his hack. He toppled into a gutter in front of n pool room.
 Justiano 1S7 Grand streeD fell Rs he dove into n doorway of a meat market, at 160 Mott streeO. /. just across the street and down q door from Cignia.
 The gunmen turned, ran through a Mott street building and emerged from the back entrance, then dis- appeared.
 Police said the killings resulted from a bootlcSging feud. Cignih. they said, was sentenced to New York reformatory in June, 1927, and his companion served there soon after.
 .Juatiano, they said, is n brother of Kitty Doyle. who shot and Killed PatrOlman David Sheehan in l92b.
 Earlier, according to police re- ports, Focarile and Mucciolo had Il fist fight (near East 18th street and Pleasant avenue) after m hr-- gument over the Baby killers Of East 107th street.
 Mucciolo drew a gun. they said and Focarile fell with two bullet wounds near the base of tho spine Mucciola was captured after short chase. He had no gun bul q pistol was found near the scene of the shooting.
 Bystandcrs Wounded
 Boston, August 10 -- (UP) - TWO men, believed to be Innocent victims in m attempted gang shooting, were in City Hospital to- day while police sought two gun men who escaped in their automo- bile after firing Il barrage or sho'h at m parked machine, .
 Both cars sped away hfter tn. .hooting and investigators found no tfutc OI Giti''' n. woman who was in the chr which was fired on slumped to to thc. floor and 1t was believed one oi inc bullets hnd struck her.
 The two men who were shot ht they stood in front of a lunch room talking with the proprietor were James McDevitt and Jhmcf Switzer. both of this city. Thelt condition today was fair.
 Thcy told police they were hthha ing near the door of the establish ,ncnt when an automobile bearing two men came slowly down th' street and opened fire as it drew ujonpsIde of another car In whicH n man a woman were Mtting th'H' ing. r,.1 About q dozen shots were iireu thcv said, and Inc front Of the rcs' tnurant peppcred with shot. Me Dewitt. according to police. snid h' saw the woman fall to the flooi with n cry and was certain hhe had been injured. .A
 From the description furnished bv the victims. police said they pe' Iieycd they knew who hhd non' inc shooting. They were looking for a man recently arrested In nolice investigation and who is h' iibcrty under ball. When he wh' arrested in n hotel room hcre .nes found half a dozen guns ana heV' cral revolvcra in n closet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court, August 18th, 1881.
 ESTATE OF Vincent Ivanauskas, late of the Town of Waterbury. in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis. trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at- tested within said time. will be de- barred recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate paymnet to
 MARY M. KARVELfS, 8-17-3t Administratrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
WORKS WAY AROUND WORLD

Vernon, Tex---AIInn Cnrney. Uni- veraity of Missouri student, has res turned home after working his way entirely around the world as . newspaper reporter. The trip res quired q year and Carney and his companion, Sutton Christian. were held as stowaways for . time in French sonaiiland. Christian re- maincd in Shanghai to work on the China Press.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

THREE OUTSTANDING USED CAR
 VALUES Comfort, Luxury, and Real Trans- portation at Minimum Cost. ta30 Studebaker Commander b Pass Sedan--A real good job at bar gain figure. IoD8 In SaiIe | Pass Sedan--A beau- ty in looks and performance. 1928 Packard Pass Scdan--Somc car and priced low--$l0O.
 (AND OTHERS)
 ---TermB-- The Waterbury Cadillac Company bOt WatertoWn Ave, Dihi D-lifo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Pleasant Cool Rooms Are Advertised In These FOr Rent
 Columns Daily = List Yours Now Dial 4-2121

The average high speed of ap- proved type airplanes has increas- ed approximately 10 miles an hour in four years. reports the Aeronau- tics Branch of the Department Of Commerce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For Sale

1-2-3 Years to Pay 60 Rcpossesscd Cars to Select From Guaranteed Protection during ill.,
 ness or Losa of Work. '31 Ford Sport Roadster 80 Chevrolet Sport Roadster 80 Oidsmobile De Luxe Sedan '29 Buick Sedan 20 Ford Coupcs & Roadstcrs go De Soto Deluxe Roadster '29 Hup Pass Coupe 80 Essex Sedan '29 Ford Sedans '29, Dodge Sedan '30 Hup Sport Touring '28 Oakland Sedan
 329 NORTH MAIN ST. Open Evenings 'Til O'clock
 Sundays All Day
 DIAL 3-33d7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
S-T-U-D- r. R- A k E-R

SIT U-D -E-B-A-K- -E-R Our prices cannot be beat. quality considered. And remember that any cars sold with tho Stndebhkcr Pledge give you day trial! Studebaker stand '26 Coupe Needs some work :..;.;*7o ns ,s Studebakcr Pres Straight x, 7- Pass Sedan. Motor completely overhnulcd, Car in ns good shane HH new ..'....'. .''''' 'v"'". Buick Master G Sedan. Excellent Shape '''' T."" stndebaker Victorian Coupe--Blg Six. Good tires ............$1 VII U0 Wiilys-Knight Sport Roadster Rumble seat. wire wheeis, Ihe Se new =. FV""'"N
 20 OTHER BARGAlNS''l
 GEGHAN-ALLERToN. INC.
 379 WeAt Main St.
 Dial 3-dlS6
 BACKGAMMON X sTuDEBAkER
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington. Aug 19.--(UP)- Forecast for Wednesday and Thurs day:
 Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine: Mostly cloudy tonight and Thurnday with local showers to- night; not much change in temporh- ture.
 Massachusetts: Mostly cloudy probably local showers tonight and Thursday: somewhat cooler in ex- trcme east portion Thursdhy.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut: Cloudy probably local showers to- night and Thursday. not much change In temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

SMALL BROWN DOG-Wlth four white paws and white forehead lost. Findee call 3-4972. 36 Benefit st. Edward standard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
TEMPEItATUNEs

WnnhlnEton, Aug I3.--fUPl HHighest temperatures yesterday and lowest last night fin 20 cities were reported by the weather bu- reuu to -daY nA fOlloWh:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Announcements
Lost and Found

LOST--Vicinity of Watertown, white collie with brown marks. Middle bury license No. 41540. Dial 3-77S3. Reward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

USED CAR CLEARANCE SALE--
 Bargains galore. Terms. Wenzel & Collins, II Grove St. Dial 3-4168.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For Sale

SLIGHTLY USED RICHARDS 1891 7-Pass Deluxe Sedan 1881 5-Pass std Sedan 1930 5-pass Std Sedan 1929 5-Pasa Std Sedan 1929 5-Pass Sport Phaeton 1928 b-Paas G Cyl Sedan PACKARD RD-BRIDGEpoRT MOTORS,
 INC. 37 Cottage Place Dial 4-6t09
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Young Catholic
 Bishop Installed

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

EXPERT BRAKE SERVICE and
 auto repairing at low cost. Safety Brake x Auto Service Co. A Scovill St. Dial 4-9S59.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
{ Service Stations, Repairing

BATTERIES-Rsbu 33 and up, guaranteed: batteries recharged Soc. Somma Battery Service. 23S East Main St. Dial 3-5905.