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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
DlSORCANIZED WORLD ECONOMIC
 PREDICAMENT
Plans Started for lnterna-
 tional Cooperation to Ad-
 just the Faltering Mach- inery of World Business
By THOMAS l.. STOKES

Limited Press Stan Correspondent)
 Washington, June 18- (UP)- Additional evidence of the decline of United States foreign trade, CO., incident with renewed agitation over tariffs, reparations and World war debts, called official attention again to-day to the disorganized world economic situation. It served also to stimulate sporadic move- ments looking toward international cooperation to adjust the faltering machinery of world business.
 In dollar value, United States abroad in May which totaled $2Ob,- 100000, were less than in any month since October, 1914. The value of imports. $182,000,000 was lower than in any since September, 1921.
 Commerce department officials explained that the decrease in vol tune is not approximately large, as prices of exports during the year have dropped 20 per cent and of imports, 25 per cent. They also pointed out that there is a seasonal drop between April and May.
 The decrease nevertheless Is en- gazing the serious attention of ad- ministration officials. coming as 1t does on the anniversary of the Flaw ley Shoot tariff act, which anti administration spokesmen claim IS a contributing factor.
 Aside from opposition demands for immediate downward revision of the tariff, there are occasional suggestions of means of adjustment, including the proposal of Senator Cordell Hull, democrat, Tennessee, long recognized tariff and finance expert, for reciprocal agreements among nations for gradual tariff re- auctions. Without such agreements, 1t is pointed out in some quarters the United States would be handi- capped in reducing her tariff now because of the general increases by other nations.
 The separations issue was brought to the front in statement issued by the commerce department, based on cable reports from representa- tives there, which drew 6 dark pie ture of conditions in Germany.
 While the statement was rou- tine one, it was regarded as signifi- cant in its official recognition of the straitened circumstances which are leading Germany to ask a re- duction in the scale of her repara- tions payments.
 Despite statements to the con- trary in administration quarters, officials here realize that repara- tions and allied war debts owed to the United States are interlinked and they admit privately that Ger many's demand has created a new world situation that must be faced sooner or later. If Germany can't pay to the limit on her reparations, the allied powers claim they can't pay their debts to the United States
 The negotiations led by Germany and the visits abroad of Secretary of State Stimson and Secretary of Treasury Mellon. lead to belief here there is 8 definite movement for CO., operation to reopen this problem and seek a new settlement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
MRS HUCKNALL
 WILL PLAY MISS
 SKINNER FRIDAY
They Won Their Semi- Finals To-day in State Women's Golf Tourna= ment

Hartford, Conn. June 1S.-(UP) Mrs Thomas Hucknall of Wood way, defending champion, and Miss Elizabeth Skinner of Longmeadow won their semi-f final matches to- day in the 14th annual state wo- mems championship golf tourna- ment at Hartford Golf club and will oppose each other in the final round tomorrow.
 Mrs Hucknall defeated Mrs Hazel P. Martelle of Hartford. last years to 2. Miss Skinner eliminated Miss Marion Bennett of Meadow club, New Britain. in an extra-hole match that ended on the goth green when Miss Skin ner shot a par 4 and Miss Bennett, with a 20-foot putt needed for birdie, overshot the hole and missed coming back.
 Mrs Hucknall and Mrs Martelle were all even at the turn but the defender took the next four holes. If Mrs Hucknall wins tomorrow it will be her third straight cham pionship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
COUZENS BACKS UP THE DETROIT
 CITY OFFICIALS
Ford Motor Company Had Accused Them of Crimi- nal Neglect in Handling Unemployment Funds
BY PAUL WEBER

(United Press Stan COrrespOnuent)
 Detroit, June .1S-UP)-While the Ford Motor company charged city officials with criminal negli- gence" in the handling of unemploy- ment relief funds, Senator James Couzens, one of the company's foun- ders, to-day was actively defending Mayor Frank Murphy and the prin- ciple of government relief.
 T cannot understand criticism of city relief which has prevented soup kitchens, bread lines and violence in Detroit this winter" Couzens said.
 Couzens' statement was made aft- CT 8 conference with the mayor at which the Ford dispute and the en- tire question of economic depression was discussed. Couzens plans to in- troduce unemployment insurance bills in the next congress.
 The Ford company's latest charge in a controversy rooted in the Ques- ton of the relative merits of public and private charities, was made by Louis Colombo. attorney for the company, and personal attorney for Henry Ford.
 "There is evidence of general ne- gligence-in the welfare depart ment" Colombo said to Thomas E. Dolan, superintendent of the depart ment which has spent $17,000,000 for relief since the beginning of the depression.
 Are you speaking for the Ford Motor company" Colombo was asked.
 q certainly am," he replied.
 Colombo's statement was made at a conference with Dolan and Harry B. Bennett. chief of the Ford service department. It was Bennett who started the controversy with charges that Ford workers were systematic ally robbing the city by getting city charity while drawing pay at the River Rouge plant.
 Bennett at the meeting with Dol an, Qualified the original allegations, explaining that the Ford company in submitting a list of 229 workers. did not intend to charge that all were getting fraudulent aid from the city. A check showed only IS cases of possible fraud out of 100 names. Two of the 1S are already being prosecuted.
 The support of the liberal Senator COuzens, former general manager of the Ford company, and mayor of Detroit during the 1921 depression, put new life into the defense of the mayor And his aides.
 Murphy announced appointment of a disinterested committee to in- vestigate the Ford charges. The Ford company countered with a de- mand that the mayor account for the $17.000.000 spent for doles. The company was asking this accounting 'as a tax payer" its officials said.
 Murphy replied with obvious re- sentiment: 'I am compiling the 1s- month history of the Ford Motor company in regard to welfare work. That will be my answer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
Trading In Market Was The Lightest
 In Past Five Years
The Old Time Market Footballs Were Kicked Around
 Promscuously and All Dropped to Lower Levels

smaller losses were noted in National Biscuit, Bethlehem Steel, Radio Keith, General Electric and Montgomery Ward
 Transamerica opened 1000 shares at 7N off & following action Of direc- tors in reducing the annual dividend from S1 to 40 cents 8 share.
 Railroad shares were some what steadier than yesterday. New York Central held unchanged at S6; Great Northern preferred was at 52A up N Pennsylvania 48 off %; St Louis Southwestern 22 up A'; Chesapeake and Ohio 35% off 5s and Union Pacific 1551a off 1h.
 April net operating income of class one railroads amounted to $19,074,313. against S62,312,345 in April, 1030.
 Utilities were down fractionally. while oils held about steady and mer- cantile issues drifted down small amounts. Coppers were sold follow ing announcement the export price had been reduced 4 cent pound to 8275 cents a pound.
 Auburn Auto lost 2 points to 16312 and few other issues were down point or so. The majority, however, moved in a fractional area with deal ings continuing on small scale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18

according to announcements made in the Yale commencement bulletin
 Samuel Daniel kushlan of the class of 1892, has been awarded gen. eral two years honors for excel lence in all studies.
 Alfred Berthel Nelson of the class of 1888, has been awarded general one year honors for excellence in all studies. He also divided the special honors for engineering mechanics with Arthur John Frank of Mill waukee, Wis.
 Mrs. Nellie M. Stocking
 Mrs. Nellie M. Stocking, aged 73 years, widow of Edward s. Stocking, died on Wednesday morning at o. clock at her home, 124 Federal street, following an illness of II weeks.
 The funeral will be held at her home at 2:30 o'clock Friday after noon, with Rev. P. F. Wolfenden off, ficiating. Interment. in charge of Undertaken James ]. Dunn, will be in the family plot in West cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18

and leaving" incident. This job was worked from the inside and
 the burglars responsible evidently had to break out of the place.
 About $200 in merchandise was stolen from the store located in the Guilfoile building on the corner of Grand and Leavenworth streets. Lieutenant William Pollard and De- tective William Foley investigated the case. They found that the break" was within. So like all good sleuths they reconstructed the case. Here's the deduction. Short ly before closing time last evening two youngsters entered the store. Only one left. his pal hiding some
 where in the establishment and succeeded in avoiding detection on the part of the clerks. When every thing was favorable the lad on the inside opened the rear door and with his boy friend pushed two bicycles out of the store. They also packed up the rifles, ammuni- ton, lights and other articles and made their getaway.
 An inventory taken by the own CTS indicated that the loss will reach $200. The bicycles taken are considered valuable ones and were equipped with every accessory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18

conciliation spread In the United States recently. The rumor had gained favor when Mellon recently purchased Rokeby, an estate in Vir- ginia, for his son. It was said then that the former Mrs Mellon would visit the estate.
 Ordinarily reliable sources said to- day Mellon had not attempted 10 communicate with his former wife since coming to England. Also 1t was reported that Paul Mellon, in discussing the reconciliation rumor recently, had said it was very un- likely inasmuch as both held to their own viewpoints.
 The Mellons married in 1900, were divorced in 1912.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
Waterbury Produce
 Market
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture-B. F.
 Storrs, Local Agents).

ment of Agriculture-B. F.
 Storrs, Local Agents).
 Thursday, June IS Although strawberry supplies offered for sale at the morning market on Meado% street were more liberal than We'd nesday morning, there were about about the same number of crates of large high grade berries amoJ- them. Small dark colored fru! made up a larger proportion of th total indicating that growers pi dictions of a quick finish of t. local season are based on actur conditions.
 A few crates of fancy strawbc ries sold for $4.00. but most those of average quality went f. as low as $2.00. The last of ih week is expected to see the practic. end of the season.
 Spinach was lighter again in SUI, ply and higher. Most sales were 2 75c per bushel. Cabbage sold io1 CT, mostly 75c per box. The supp of peas was fairly liberal but n"- mand continued active and t:' market remained steady and u.l. changed, Beets and lettuce we liberal and weak
 (Unless otherwise stated quot,'. tions are based on sales of goDh merchahtablc products to retai:ci., at farmers market or byl who'll salers).
 FRUITS.
 Apples, western Winesaps 2.5.- 3.25 box; cantaloupes 2.75 S.75 crate; oranges 4.O0-5.OO box; straw. berries 2.OO-4.OO crate.
 VEGETABLES.
 Asparagus 1.25-1.75 dog. lb. bch..; bects .3O-.40 dOz. bchs.; broccoli, 1.5O box; cabbage .65-.75 box; cauli- hearts 1.25-1.5O doz.; lettuce. ice. berg .40-.75 box; head .3O..5O box; romaine .3O-.5O box; onions 1.50- 1.75 bu.; peas, native 2.OO-2.25 bu.: potatoes. new 3.25-3.5O bbl.; rad- ishes .6O-1.OO box: rhubarb .35-.49 dog. ID. bchs.; scallions .2O-.25 doz.: spinach .6O-.75 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS. Conn. eggs per dOz.; NcWlaid Fancy .32; Special .3O-.32; Extra .27-.3O; Gathered .23-.28; Newlaid Medium .27; mediums .2S-.25; vest ern, f1rsts .2O-.23; live, fowl .1S-.23 lb., br0ilcrs, Rocks .2S-.32 h.. Reds .25 .28 h., LeghOrns 20 .25 lb,: dressed, fowl .28-.32 lb., brOilers .3S- 40 lb.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT. Butcher stock, cows .O2-.O4 h.. calves .O8-.12 lb.: meats, beef III. .15 h., veal .12-.17 h., lamb .1S-.2o h., pork. loins .18 20 h., pork local dressed .12-.15 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
EXCITEMENT ON
 MAIL AVIATOR

London, June 1S.-(UP) Mo mentary excitement was caused here to-day when the liner Olympic wire Iessed that she had sighted a plane flying towards England about 200 miles off Lands End.
 It was thought a surprise trans Atlantic flight might be in progress, but Croydon field officials said the plane, D-1717. was United States mail plane launched by catapult from the liner Bermen off Lands End, It was due at Southampton about 5 D. m. with mail from New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
RUTH NICHOLS
 MAY GET AWAY
May Take Off Some Time To-day for Her Dash to New FOundland

New York. June 1S-(UP)-Ruth Nichols. holder of the woman's air plan altitude record. was preparing to leave the Floyd Bennett airport at Barren Island sometime to-day on the first leg of her transatlantic solo flight attempt.
 Weather reports received late last night offered the prospect of clear skies at least as far as St John. N. B., but she was advised she could probably not safely negotiate the Journey to Harbor Grace. N. F.. from which she plans to begin her ocean hop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
DETECTIVE DIED
 FROM ACCIDENT
Alfred L. Foster, New Haven Road Officer, Was Found Beneath Underpass

Bellingham, Mass, June 18-(UP) The death of Alfred l.. Foster, 40, of Boston, a railroad detective whose body was found beneath an under. pass here yesterday, resulted from accident, investigators believed to- day.
 Indications were that Foster, who was employed by the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, fell from the tracks over the underpass, police said.
 A foul play theory previously had been considered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
DEFICIT IN THE
 TREASURY AIDED

Washington, June is--(UP)--The treasury deficit was reduced consid- erabiy to-day by second instaliment income tax payments and payments by foreign nations of their world war debt, the treasury fo state revealed. The deficit as of June i6 was si,. Oif, f,24i.s77. . drop of te2.00o.ooo from the previous days figure. Income tax payments tabulhted on June 10. were e2e.36s.ib5. which compared with receipts of e4s,0oo.- GOO for the second day of first quar- ter payments ia March.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
$2OO Worth Taken From Grand Street
 Store During Night
Bicycles, Rifles, Ammunition Lights and Other Articles Lifted By YOuths-One Secrets Self in Store Be- fore Closing Hour and Later Admits Pal Through Rear Door

Boy burglars on wheels" is the suggested title of this little episode. And when the police succeed in catching up to these daring young sters they not only expect to re- cover the wheels, alias bicycles. but two rifles, a supply of bullets, Flashlights, fishing reels and other equipment stolen during the night from the Triplex store on Grand street.
 This burglary is not one of those sbreaking and entering cases one reads about daily, but a breaking
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
FIGHTS IN OHIO
 MINE TROUBLE

St. Clairsville, Ohio, June 1S.- OUP) IA series of battles occurred between strikers and mine guards in an outburst of disorder in the Bel mont county coal strike area to-day. One man was injured seriously and three persons were arrested.
 The most serious disturbance oc- cured at the Florence mine near Martins Ferry where mine guards employed tear gas bombs, crowbars and pick handles to repulse the pickets. One striker was severely hurt by head blows inflicted by a crowbar. One striker was arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18

slve campaign in this community to reduce the number of automobile ac- cidents and make the streets safe for pedestrians
 MT II. M. Rockwell. Branch Man. ager of The E. r. Goodrich Rubber Co addressed the employees of Ars Tire Service & Garage, Inc. on the appalling number of automobile ne. cldcnts happening daily; the flow simple rules of the Silvertown safety League, the observation Of which by motorists would cut down the ne. eldent figures tremendously. and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
Andrew Mellon Will
 Meet Divorced Wife

London, June 1S(UP)-Reliab bie sources indicated today there was little chance of Andrew Mellon, Unit ed States secretary of the Treasury. anr his divorced wife becoming reconcileu.
 Such a rumor has been prevalent in the United States recetnly.
 Mellon and his former wife both are expected to attend the Cam bridge University graduation exer- cises where their son Paul is a member of this years class, and the fact gave life to the rumor of re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18

During the past i2 months there were nearly q million automobile ae- cldents in the United States. thous. ands of which resulted in deaths. Think of it! Yet probably eoso of these accidents could have been avoided # the drivers had observed tho golden rule of the road---oour. teny. Next week. from Juno 2iat to g7th, will ba National Safety Week. The n. r Goodrich Rubber O.. through lls local dlsiributor ATS Tire Service, will conduct an AgGres.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
TRIED TO SAVE
 HIS EMPLOYER
Latter Fell in Water But Could Swim-The Em= plOye Was Drowned

Hudson, Mass, June 18.-UP) - A youth who couldn't swim was drowned here late yesterday when he dived into Lake Boon in an ef- fort to rescue his employer, an ex- pert swimmer.
 Emery B. Clark, P, plunged into the lake and sank to his death after E. c. Dolan, Boston contractor, had fallen out of their boat while trying to land fish.
 Dolan had no difficulty in saving himself but was unable ot rescue the youth who had tried to save him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
One Million Dollar
 Memorial For First
 Agent In Insurance

Chicago, June 1S.-(UP)-A $1.- coo, 900 memorial to Elizur Wright, the Connecticut man who was first insurance agent, will be erected by the nations 250,O0O insurance men under plans made by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
BY ELMER c. WALZER [In7kad prosa Financial Editor


 New York, June 18-(UP)-To- days stock market was an exact replica of yesterdays when trading valume was the lightest in five years. It amounted to 600,000 shares at 1:30.
 Sales in the first half hour and the first two hours to-day and yes- terday were respectively 100000 and 100000 shares.
 Local traction shares looked up on slight progress made in unifica- ton plans after a recent deadlock and gold mining issues perked up fractionally and held gains fairly well.
 The old-time market footballs were kicked around, complacently dropping to lower levels. These is. sues, including Case, Eastman, Gill lette, Hershey, Ingersoll Rand, Man vile, Liquid Carbonic, U. s. Indus trial alcohol, Worthington Pump, and Auburn Auto, were down to more than points.
 Leading industrials were down fractions to more than a point. Sell ing went ahead in Westinghouse Electric and the issue made a new low since 1923 at 54 IA off 1 on dividend uncertainty. Steel held around S8 off 5-8 and American Can 100 3-4 off l 1-4. General Electric lost a fraction.
 Libby Owens Ford Glass rose 1-2 points to 2 0on news the company had reached an agreement to supply General Motors Corporation and its subsidiaries with practically their entire supply of glass for the next seven years. The contract was rec ported to reach up to $50,000,000.- 900.
 Railroad shares turned very dull and moved in a. narrower range af- ter rather wide fluctuations in ear- Her trading. Oils and coppers also were inconspicuous.
 Cotton futures eased off as did grains, July wheat at Chicago mak- ing a new seasonal low.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18

thousands of dollars the Goodrich Company Is spending because it be- lieyes that its Safety Campaign Is bound to serve tho best interests of the American driving public. Every driver should sign the silvertown Safety League pledge and do his bit to avoid accidents. Beautiful chro- mlum Safety Emblems free to oil at ATS Tire Service. Joln Inc League and take m active part In this sale ty movement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
OAKVILLE

Miss Jennie Josephine Dapon.e. daughter of MT and Mrs Alphonse Daponte, of Jordan avenue became the bride of James Mennille, son of Mrs Vinzena Mennille of Jordan street this morning at o'clock. Rev Leo Finn performed the ceremony and celebrated the nuptial mass which followed. Special music was rendered by the organist, Mrs Maud Donahue. The brides gown was
 white satin, crepe faced. princess style and wore tulle veil, cap shap- ed, caught with orange blossoms and carried shower bouquet. Miss Mary Marine of New Haven. a cousin of the bride was the maid of honor. Miss Marine wore an orchid colored chiffon, horsehair hat of correspond Ing color and carried a bouquet Of yellow tea roses. Patsy Daponte.
 brother of the bride was the best man. A reception was held at the home of the brides parents to four hundred guests. The out of town guests attending were from New Ha- ven, Hartford, Rhode Island, and
 New Britain. Mir and Mrs Mennille left later in the day on an unan- nounced wedding trip. Mrs Mennille wearing n travelling suit of blue colored chiffon with hat to match.
 Barblere's orchestra furnished tho music for the reception and dane. ing was enjoyed by the young folks
 to late hour. Wolf Cubs Outing.
 Yesterday afternoon at 3:4b o'clock tho Wolf Cub" pack. met aa
 usual for their meeting at tho Com- Imunity house. Rev oscar Locke, cub
 master gave them c surprise by talk. Ing them to ."Blaek Rock" for q
 hike. Some Of the boys enjoyed a
 swim, while others enjoyed looklns
 over the grounds which was now to them. The boys attending were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
EARLY TRADING.

EARLY TRADING.
 New York, June 18.-(UP)-Prices to drift lower on the stock exchange to-day after opening down fractionally. Trading continued at the pace of late 1928.
 Steel opened at S8h off A and then dipped to 88N. American Can was down nearly a point at 101h and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
Twilight League

A meeting of the TwIIisht bhse hall league will be held Friday at 7:30 D. m. at city hall when all en- try lists will be considered in max Ing up n schedule. ft was voted 10 start the league on next sunday with nine teams already having sig niflsh their intentions of entering the Ie4sne, - nr(st0l students Among Honor Men
 nt Yale
 4'Uo NtlNtol students who are At. f4ndIss Yale university Are among L.s hish honor men ln scholarship,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18

on Wednesday at Lake com bounce. the Compounce Spirituallsts association of this city held it's an nuai meeting throughout the day. A business session was held at 10 a. m, and at noon, and dinner was served in the pavilion. The afternoon ses- sion opened at o'clock with lec-- ture b Rev. William C. Whdney or Springfield. Mass, following whieh there were three psychic greetings. Iessie s, M. Hebert of New York clty was the sololst and was accom- panied at the plano by clin strong of Hartford