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The Washington times., 1931-06-23
IO9 Mafiaists Get
Prison Sentences

ROME, June % CU.so.-Fol-
lowing a jury session of four
DAYS. the Court of Assizes at
smciacca, Sicily, today distribut-
ed total of 1900 years Of i'm
prisonment among 109 members
of the Malta. Fifty-four others
were acquitted.
Fifteen prisoners were SEN
fenced to life servitude and nine
condemned to 80 years imprison-
ment.
The Washington times., 1931-06-23
Girl Makes 1913
LOODS For Record

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, June %
G.NS Miss Florence Klingen-
smith, of Fargo. N. D., today held
the world loop-the-loop record
with 1,078 loops.
Miss Klingensmith took off in
a Stearman biplane at 9:22 a. m,
yesterday and, averaging nearly
four loops a minute, landed at
1853 D. m. with SO more loops
to her credit than the previous
record of $50 set by Miss Laura
ingalls, of New York.
The Washington times., 1931-06-23
Alexandria Meeting,
Plan of Women DryS

Officers of the Arlington-Alex-
andria Women's Christian Temper
ance Union have completed plans
for the quarterly meeting Of the
organization.
1t will be held at the First
Baptist Church, Alexandria, Satur.
day. Last nights meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. Ethel
M. Gregory, in Clarendon.
City and Suburban homes tor sale
all sections. all prices are
advertised for sale in tOday's Classified
Section
The Washington times., 1931-06-23
NEWS
In Today'S
CLASSIFIED ADS

ROOMS FOR RENT-ExceptiOnaIl
cool. single or double rooms in
private home conveniently To-
Gated on Goth st. near Dupont Cir
Gle Call today and see them
reasonable rates.
USED CAR FOR sALE-ChevrOIet
coach, 1928 model. in perfect cOndi-
tiOn four brand new Lee
puncture proof tires car
equipped with radio =. just the
can be bought for only S245
investigate today.
SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENT
Nicely furnished 5-rOOm cottage
This will make the ideal
home for the hot summer months
located neal Chesapeake
Beach within easy motoring dis
tance of the city Can he
rented at reasonable weekly rate.
SUMMER BARGAINs-H you are
planning on having any paPerinG.
painting or general framework
done, be sure to see us first
rooms papered for as low as SIS
Estimates gladly given
Call for appointment.
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE-f your
SnF Is In need of new coat of
paint Tenders repaired or
towing service. he sure to call us
auickett 24-hOur. service In
phone number on YOUR emergency
fist.
TAese are "stdeli0hts' on some Of man
0daV'S Classified Ads.
The Washington times., 1931-06-23
HEADS WRITER'S CLUB

ATLANTA, Ca, June 23.-Dr
Anderson M. ScruggS, nationally
known poet, has been elected presl-
dent of the Atlanta Writers Club
The Washington times., 1931-06-23

These are "Sideli0hts' on some Of many
Interesting advertisements you lCiH find in
Sodav'S Classified Ads.
The Washington times., 1931-06-23

NTHE past few months, the Ford Motor Company
has introduced three new fvepassenger bodies
the Town Sedan, De Luxe Sedan and Standard
Sedan. To this distinguished group are now added
the Convertible Sedan and CabrioIet.
These latest Ford bodies are Of particular
distinctive style and beauty, but because of the
The Washington times., 1931-06-23

convertible feature Each is really two cars in one
On bright, clear days and moOnlit nights, you
may enjoy the exhilarating dash and freedom Of
an open car. When skies are overcast, or winter
comes, the substantial attractive top gives you the
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
State Regulates All County School Buses

highway and at the same time not
cause any great amount of congestion
of traffic as we are cognizant of the
fact that many Of our large cities per-
NIT a left turn where traffic is beyond
comparison with Salisbury.
In addition to the above we believe
the various businesses of Salisbury are
entitled to the tourist trade which is
no small mount and is divided &C
cording to the Department of Com
merce figures among the following
groups: retailer Is per cent, restau-
rant 20 per cent, hotel Or camp II
per cent, garage or filling station II
per cent, transportation 10 per cent,
theatres 10 per cent and .confection-
ers { per cent. We believe every in
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
for their disposal.


Having an interest at all times, in
things pertaining to the betternent of
this community, and having a civic
pride n the development and prosper
1ty OF our citizens, business and in
dustrles, the Central Labor Union at
its last regular meeting ordered 3, let
ter OF thanks written to the Honor
able Mayor and Board of Councilmen
OF Salisbury for their action relative
to permitting a left turn to be made
at the square.
We believe this action on the part
OF the city government will relieve
the confusion caused by tourists hav-
ing to find their way back into the
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
L A B @ R N E W S
DJ
F. T. CORNELIUS, Secretary
Salisbury-Spencer Central Labor Union

If the work week is not shortened
proportionately TO increased produc-
tivity, technical progress creates un-
employment. This makes science the
enemy et the wage Garner. But science
is inherently an ally of humanity. The
trouble lies in unwise utilization OF
technical progress. Better control OF
our material forces should provide lei
sure for other creative activities, it
we would organize living 90 as to pro-
mote human development. Better bal
ance of industrial forces is necessary
to maintain business prosperity. I'm
less we prevent unemployment we re-
strict buying power--the credit upon
which all industries ultimately de-
pend.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
STUDENT DRIVERS
TO BE- USED WHEN
IT IS POSSIBLE
Buses Not To Be Used
For Other Purposes;
Supt. Hasty Advised OF
transportation Rules.

S. G. Hasty, county superintendent
of public instruction, is in receipt of
the following information from the
state board of equalization relating to
the use and operation of school trucks
during the ensuing school year:
To County Superintendents:
In compliance with chapter 437,
Public Laws, 1881, entitled can Act
To Promote The Standardization of
The Transportation Systems for School
Children, and to Provide for the Eco
nomical Operation of the Same" the
State Board of Equalization is sub
hitting a copy of regulations adopted
for the use of the school authorities
in the various counties in the opera
ton of their transportation systems
for the year.
1t is believed that if properly OBJ
served these regulations will aid coun-
ty superintendents and boards of edu-
cation in their efforts toward the most
economical operation of the transport
tation systems possible, and these Of
ficials are urged to see hat they are
observed.
REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED By STATE
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WITH
REGARD To TRANSPORTATION
M THE USE OF SCHOOL
BUSES.
l. 1t shall be the duty of the III
ty boards of education of the various
counties of the State to make a COM
plete study of the highway system of
their respective counties with regard
to the location of the schools of said
counties and to establish truck routes
of all school buses.
2. In establishing bus routes, M
buses shall be routed over other than
State maintained roads. Where IN
Meeting links appear necessary between
State maintained roads, said boards OF
education shall take the necessary &C
ton to obtain State maintenance On
such connecting links.
:. No children shall be hauled on
State buses that live within one and
one-half miles of the school building:
Provided, that boards of education
may~ exercise their discretion about
amending this regulation after consid-
ering the load of the truck, the char
acter of the road, weather conditions,
ETC.; but any child SO transported shall
not be counted as a transported child
in making reports or receiving moneys
from the State Board of Equalization.
4. In establishing bus routes, the
county boards of education shall es-
tablish and prescribe along said rout-
es loading stations for the receiving
and discharging of school children.
$. School buses shall not be used
for other purpose than transporting
children to and from school and upon
the closing of either the six months
or extended term, as the case may be,
all school buses shall be properly
stored, overhauled, repaired and jack
cd up for the next ensuing school
term: Provided, that county boards
of education may have authority, in
their discretion, to authorize the use
of school buses for transportation for
purposes Of a direct educational or
quasi educational nature
g.. Student drivers shall be consid-
cred the State standard. A salary not
to exceed nine dollars per month for
the six months term hall be consid-
cred the standard for the payment of
drivers.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
CENTRAL LABOR UNION
ACTIVITIES

The Committee composed Of D.. ].
Butler, S. O. Sewers and c. E. Jarvis
appointed to handle the relief pro-
gram for the Danville Textile local,
made its final report with the results
that a substantial check was ordered
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01

ducement possible should be made to
have tourist travel through our city
and not make the mistake and be sor-
ry as some cities have by routing the
traffic around the outskirts.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01

Governor Gardner was commended
for his action relative to the banning
OF raising cotton mex year on prison
farms, a letter of commentator was
ordered written for this action as our
position is that we oppose competition
of prison labor with free labor in any
form.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01

1t was ordered that the city govern
ments of u three adjoining cities be
urged to have the Union label placed
on all their printed matter as this label
stood for fair play, good work, under
good conditions and with r~~ that en-
ables employees to become desirable
citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
BEER BEGAN TO LEAK DOWN UPON
 CONGREGATION
They Were at Prayer When It Happened-But They Prayed Too Long, for Beer Disappeared

Whitesburg. Ky. March 2l-(UP) - The congregation In little church at Vico was kneeling in prayer last night when someone stir red restlessly. Other worshippers looked up and beheld stream trickling down upon them. Outside it was not raining. For q moment they were puzzled. Then, also from above. suddenly came the faint but scent of home brew. Zack Miller boldly volunteered to ascend into the attic to investigate. and soon he returned with the news. He had found q 16-gallon container of home brew and two open buckets full of beer which local bootleggers had secreted in the church believing 1t the safest hiding place in town.
 The prayer meeting, now that the interruption had passed. was re- stunned. On the suggestion of one of the brethren, the whole congregation knelt and prayed for the salvation of the intruder who had used their house of worship so sacreligiously. Then when services were over. Sher- if F. F. Stidham was summoned. Accompanied by several of the con gregation. the sheriff ascended into the attic to seize the offending brew. But, to the chagrin of all. 1t was mo- where to be found. Someone had creft aloft during the last half of the services and qiuetly stolen it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
MAN WHO SHOT AMOS ANDERSON
 GOES TO PRISON
Jerome Melville Given 20 to 25 Years for Putting
 Bullet in the Lone Wolf

Bridgeport. Conn. March 21 - GUP) - Jerome Melville of New York today faced q term of 20 to 25 years in states prison for the near fatal shooting of Police Sergeant Amos Anderson, Darien's famous Lone Wolf" patrolman. After Judge Carl Foster imposed sentence in criminal superior court late yes- terday, Attorney David Goldstein announced he would file motion today for setting aside the verdict. Goidstein contends the jury arrived at 0 verdict of guilty of assault with intent 10 murder on insufficient evi- dence.
 Anderson. hobbling about the
 courthouse with cane, expressed grim satisfaction with the sentence. I'm satisfied" he said. He shot me down in cold blood when he could have held me up and escaped without shooting me down like a dog"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
BARBARA CRANE WEDS MONTREAL
 MAN TO-DAY
Granddaughter of the Late Senator Crane-GeOrge Monaghan Was Groom

Dalton. Mass. March 21.-(UP)-- Miss Barbara Crane. granddaughter of the late U. $. Senator Winthrop Murray Crane. was married here to- day to George Monaghan of Mon trea1.
 The Rev Dr Joseph H. Twitchell, chaplain of Williams college. off ciated at the ceremony. which was performed 'in the library of the brides home In the presence of mem bers of both families.
 The bride, who was given in mar riage by her father, Winthrop Nj. Crane, Jr. was attended by Miss Joyce McGavran of Cleveland, Ohio. Lawrence F. Stratten of Montreal was best man.
 Monaghan is a son of Mir and Mrs w. II. Monaghan of Glasgow. Scot land. He was graduated from Glas- gow university in 1928 and is now an accountant for a Montreal rub Der company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
 ON JUDGES
There Will Be a Hearing on Wednesday to Decide on Appointments of Cover nor - Attorney Finn Is Among Them
(By Democrat stan Man)

Hartford. March 21-Governor Wilbur l.. Cross nomination of Att torney Edward J. Finn of Water bury for the judgship of the court of common pleas in that city is scheduled to come up for action at the hands of the judiciary com mittee on Wednesday. 1t was re- ported today. The governors four other judgship nominations relating to the common pleas court in other parts of the state will also be con- sidered at that time, it is under stood.
 Governor Cross has nominated five judges for the various courts of common pleas. Of the five he named two democrats and three republi- cans. Attorney Finn of Waterbury is one of the two democrats picked.
 It is now up to the legislature to ratify the governors nomination. This action will hinge upon the re- port that the judiciary committee will render. However. according to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
 BOY DIES AFTER
 HEROIC BATTLE
Frankie O'Brien Was
 Known to the Nurses as the Sunshine Patient
 Had Five Operations

Boston, March 21.--(UP)-- Frankie O'Brien, 12, who had come to be known to city hospital nurses as the "sunshine patient" died early to-day after undergoing five major operations and two blood trars- fusions within five months. The boy. son of MT and Mrs James o. Brien of South Boston. had won the admiratoin of hundreds of his cou- rageous fight for life. He remained cheerful and smiling to the last.
 His first operation was for skull fracture. Twice he was operated upon for brain abscesses. An ab- scess on the spine required another operation, and a ruptured appendix. q fifth. His misfortunes, chron- icled in the newspapers, aroused widespread sympathy, and when he celebrated his 18th birthday anni- versary at the hospital last month he received hundreds of gifts and cheering letters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
GRANDDAUGHTER
 SEEKS PART OF
 WENDEb FORTUNE
Lawyers Have Taken Up the Case and Will Try to Cut Into $lOO,OOO,OOO

Providence. F. l., March 21-UP) Theodore F. Lawton, 76. of Wick ford, arranged conference with his attorneys here yesterday afternoon in connection with his attempt to break the 5000, 900, 900 will of the late Miss Ella Wendell. who died re- gently at her New York home. Law ton Is acting In behalf of Mrs Charles E. l.. Hayword, 46, who has lived at his home several years and who claims to be a granddaughter of John Gottlleb Wendell, Jr., brother of FL Ia.
 The evidence includes marriage certificate purporting to prove that John Gottlieb, Jr.. and one Hannah Holt were married by a Justice of the peace at East Greenwich, N. Y, July 25, 1855. It also includes a faded newspaper clipping telling of the death of Hannah Holt Wendell and stating that she left 0 daughter Bertha. Mrs Hayward claims to be a daughter of Bertha Wendell by her marriage to a man named Davis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
(By Democrat stan Man)

Hartford. March 21st-Legislator of New Haven county will meet next Tuesday at the Capitol for the pur- pose of laying the tax for tho next two years and finishing the transac- ton surrounding the purchase of land as the site of the new court building fin Waterbury. They will also decide on who the architect Is to be at Tuesdays meeting, 1t is ex- pccted.
 Senator Lewis S. Reed and Row. ley w. Phillips of Waterbury are mem bers of the committee in charge of picking the architect and deciding upon the design of the structure. At Tuesdays meeting further objection to the purchase of the Merchants Trust company land on Leavenworth legislators appear to favor the plan and the deal is expected to be closed during the coming week.
 The committee in charge of the rev buildings design aim to have 1t constructed so that it will not only match the present county building but also conform as far as possible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
RADIO CANARD ABOUT PENROD
 S EXPL LAlNED
United Press Made Search- ing Inquiries About It and There Was No Truth in Story
.NEA New York Bureau.

Hartford, Conn, March 21.--UP) Hope that all Americans of the ill., fated Viking expedition, including Alexander Penrod of Naugatuck, were safe faded to-day after checkup of radio reports revealed the message of Father Kerwin of an amateur radio station at Harbor Breton, N. F., was based on un- reliable information. William Wood, Naugatuck amateur. who operates amateur station WIAPD, established contact with Father Kerwin, a mis- sionary, yesterday and was informed that "Penrod and two Americans were ok"
 At the request of the United Press. the American Amateur Radio Relay league, from It's station here, with Father kerwin. seeking the basis of his report. The missionary replied late yesterday: Frankly understand latest bulletin that only two Americans, Best and Sergeant are among rescued"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Judge McGrath Ordered Quick
 Trial Of Three
Torkomian, Sullivan, and DistefanO Had Been Re- arrested When Missing Girl Was Brought Back to City By Detective Pol-
 lard - They Asked for Delay But Were Refused
CASE CONTINUED @
 UNTIL MONDAY

Pleas of not guilty were form ally entered in the cases of Baron J. Torkomian, 56, of l99 Bank street, James Sullivan. 28, of Baldwin street. and Amerigo Distefano, g. of Pleasant street, when they form ally arraigned in police court before Judge John F. McGrath this morn ing on the statutory ehara of rape.
 The three men wsfe Tonfronted by Miss Isabelle Lituwaiss. 16, the missing state witness. who was brought back to Waterbury, last eve ming in the custody of Lieutenant William Pollard of the local dctcc- tive bureau. Following tip re eeived here the lieutenant journeyed to Long Island and located tbe girl, who has confessed to the police that she was persuaded to leave Water bury so as not to be available as q witness.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21

the fact that the tax rate has been lowered from forty-two mills to thirty-five mills. have met with much approval by those having large holdings of property in the city.
 The bills are due on May 1. but there is granted thirty day period of grace. A new form bill is being used. the old one, suggested by the charter commission. being scrapped because 1t was decided 1t was too complicated. The new one is com posed of two sections, one to be paid in May and the other in October.
 Tax Collector Ennis Is deeply ap- preciative of the early paying of the bills as 1t aids his staff and helps the city meet its obligations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Town Of Bethlehem Dislikes Being Cut
 Up For Highways
So Attorney James M. Lynch Has Brought Suit Against Highway COm- missioner Donald Towns Little Green and Soldiers Nom u me nt Desecrated-Many Resi- dents Aggrieved

The Town of Bethlehem. Christ Church and three other residents of Bethlehem have instituted civil ac- tions in the Litchfield superior court against John A. Macdonald, state highway commissioner, in which q total of $39,000 arc asked as re- suit of the defendants actions in taking their property for highway purposes. The complaints, all con taining the same allegations. charge the highway commissioners action in taking the land for re-establish- ing the bounds of the Mroris-Wood bury road is n violation of the Con- stitution of the United States and of the provisions of the State of Con necticut.
 The proposed layout as adopted by the defendant highway commis- sioner will take large portion of the several centuries old central green. in Bethlehem. including the Soldiers and Sailors monument. the lawn of Christ chapel. and the residences of James W. Flynn, Eliza E. Osborne and Miles E. and Carrie M. Peck. the complaints allege. The Town of Bethlehem asks $25.00 Christ Church. 5000. and the other plaintiffs $3.000 a piece. Attorney James NJ. Lynch of Waterbury rep resents all plaintiffs.
 The complaints allege that on last January 90, the defendant, as state highway commissioner. at tempted to re-establish the bounds of the section of the highwa.' known as the Morris W Woodbury road, so called. in the town of Bethlehem. The plaintiffs own property along the highway. The statute under which the defendant claims to act. violates the provisions of the Con stitution of the United States and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
LEGISLATORS OF NEW HAVEN
 COUNTY TO DECIDE TUESDAY
 ON WATERBURY COURT HOUSE

10 the scheme of construction in the other buildings along the thorough fare.
 As for the county tax. an increase in the levy for the next two years is anticipated although 1t may be pos- sible to offset such a jump. Needless to say. the purchase of the new court property and the erection of building will jump the budget con s1derably, thereby forcing an in- crease in the tax rate of the county. unless some other items are shaved An increase in the county taxes means that Waterbury will pay high CT taxes to the county the next two years than 1t has during the past two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
UNITED PRESS
 STANDS FIRMLY
 ON OWN BOTTOM

New York, March 21 - (UP) - A half dozen wealthy and socially prominent New York business men were advised today by the United Press that no memberships" can be secured; no stock can be obtained or publicity bought from the United Press associations.
 The United Press. they were in- formed, Is an organization transmit ting world news report to over i.2000 newspapers in 42 nations around the world. It Is impossible to secure any form of publicity from or through the United Press by payment of money. The organ ization has no "memberships' of any character and does not publish in any form . directory or social registers t-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
First Time in. 20 Years Water Was Not Pouring Over the Spillway When February Rolled Around
FULL RESERVOIR BY JUNE1,
 SAYS CITY ENGINEER CAIRNS

Gigantic pouring and half mio gallons of daily into the Morris ban Wateburys principal the city using hours between eight eight half million gallons of The pumping according City Engineer Robert A. Cairns imperative when of February that the reservoir down almost thirty capacity the first that February rolled around and the water not pouring the spilways
 Today the is down P feet and four inches There nothing about in Waterbury We will have the reservoir full June This will either be accomplished through tke Shepaug tunnel" said City Engineer Cairns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Local Tax Payers Are Very Prompt In
 Settling This Year

Tax Collector William 4. Ennis has commented on very unusual thing--the fact that scores of peo- pie are paying their tax bills upon receipt. measure very much ap- preciated by the administration as 1t helps the officials to carry the city over critical period without necessitating borrowings. A total of 5000 bills are being mailed out weekly. this having been started last week. There, will be 25,000 mailed out.
 One of the largest individual tax payers in the city has already paid his bill, and many property owners have sent in their checks.
 The bills. being almost seventeen per cent lower than last year due to