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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
PLANE IS
 BASIS OF
 FOUR SUITS
Learn Name of Owner of Plane Which Landed on Chestnut Hill Reservoir a Month Ago From Papers Filed in Court

Identity of the owner of the two- scatter hydroplane which landed so mysteriously in the Chestnut Hill reservoir month ago was learned this morning through the medium of papers filed in two civil actions in the common pleas court here. A. E. Archbold, said to be a wealthy broker at 26 Broadway, New York city, Is named defendant in the suits and he is said to have admitted ownership of the plane.
 Four suits in all have been start ed against the New. York man. One of the plaintiffs Is Waterbury resident, George A. Blanchard, who brings suit in the common pleas court here. The other plaintiff in the suit filed here is Walter Smith of Wolcott. The other two suits have been filed in the Wolcott court and are returnable before Justice Brown. The plaintiffs are Leland Smith and John Kirsch- baum. The total of the four suits is close to $1.000.
 The allegations contained in the suits are based on services ren- dered in caring for the plane dur ing its sotourn in these parts. The plane is now resting on the prop erty of Walter Smith in Wolcott.
 The papers as prepared by At- torney Finton J. Phelan who repre- sents the four plaintiffs, show that the plane was attached by Deputy Sheriff Henry L. Norton of Wol- colt on September 2Sth.
 A few days before September 2Sth, the residents of Wolcott in the vicinity of the Chestnut Hill reservoir were surprisedl to dis cover a modern two-seater hydro plane fioatings erenely on the wa ters of the pond that is used con- siderably as swimming plane dur ing the summer by Waterbury res idents. The plane was found to be pilotless and no trace of the pas sengers could be found. Sheriff Norton took possession of the plane and soon afterward. word was re- ceived from MT Archbold from New York city asking that the plane be put in safe place.
 It is reported that MT Archbold was said to have sold the plane and the new owner was trying out the ship before actual purchase was completed. No reason was ad- vanced for the planes landing in the reservoir and no reason was given for the immediate dfsappeaf- ance of the passengers. MT Arch bold has since admitted ownership of the plane, 1t was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Would Result in Treasury Deficit, Local Congress- man Declares in Reply to Torrington Post Would Take $z,000,- O0O,000 to Pay Up All Certificates
BELIEVES IN AID
 FOR ALL DISABLED

With the United States treasury facing another deficit, Congress man E. W. Goss will not vote for the immediate payment in full of the veterans adjusted certificates, he stated to-day in a letter to Ad- juant J. J. McCaffrey of Certilleaux post, No. 1897, of Torrington, in re- sponse to a question put to him by the latter recently. Qualifying his stand, Congressman Goss ex- plained that unless considerable revenue from new sources can be procured. the treasury will un- doubtedly have anothre deficit and he wou d not, therefore. be in a position to vote for the payment of the bonus to the veterans.
 Congressman Goss estimates that the cost of the proposed veterans legislation to the government would be $2,000, 100000. This would, he explained, be a very heavy drain on the United States treasury, especially in view of the present existing financial condi- tions.
 On the other hand. Congressman Goss pointed out in his letter to MT. McCaffrey, 1t has always been his opinion that the federal gov ernment should make whatever sacrifice is necessary to take care adequately of disabled veterans. He pointed out further that he has at all times been ready and wil ing to help in such circumstances. His let ter to MT. McCaffrey follows:
 'I am in receipt of your letter under date of october 21st this morning when I returned from the funeral of Congressman Hale in Hampshire.
 You have asked for my views in reference to the action taken gy the National Encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held in Kansas City relative to the imme- diate payment of the veterans ad- justed certificates. My understand ing G that this vote calls for im- mediate payment of a veterans adjusted certificates. which I am irGormed would involve about two billion dollars on the part of the United States treasury.
 ''Of oourse., at the present mo- ment, I do know what bill or be reported on the floor to the house at the next congress. Unless. considerable revenue from new sources can be procured, the treas- ury will undoubtedly have an- other deficit. in which case. would not vote for the immediate pay ment of the veterans compensa- ton to all veterans. It has always been my opinion that the federal government should make whatever sacrifice is necessary to adequately take care of all disabled veterans and have at all times been ready and willing to help in that connec- tion."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
FORMER RESIDENT MADE PERMANENT
 RECTOR OFPARISH
Rev William J Fitzgerald Transferred to St Johns,
 MiddletOwn-Rev Charles M. Kelly Made Pastor

The Catholic Transcript con- tains the following biographies of the three former Waterburians af- fected by the appointments.
 Rev w. J. Fitzgerald
 Father Fitzgerald, the new per- manent rector of St Johns church in Middletown, is a native of the Immaculate Conception parish in Waterbury. His primary education was received in St Mary's school of this city, After his preparatory course was completed he went to St Chariessin Ellicott City. Mary land, where he remained until he took up his more immediate prepa- ration for the priesthood in the Grand Seminary at Montreal.
 Ordained by the Rt Rev Bishop Tierney on July 26, 1904, at St Jo- seph's Cathedral in Hartford, Father Fitzgerald took up a post graduate course at the Catholic during which he earned the degree of s. T. L. In 1906 he went to the Sacred Heart parish. as assistant and in Sep of 1909 he was appointed to, the important and responsible post of diocesan supervisor of schools.
 A number of years of diligent and discerning srevice were given to this office by Father Fitzgerald until in October. 1919, he was ap- pointed pastor of St Patrick's par ish, Mystic. His next pastorate came in october. 1924, when he went to St Mary's, Milford. From there he leaves for a we'll merited promotion as successor to Father Baker in Middletown.
 Rev D. F. Moran
 A native of Willimantic, Father Moran was educated in St Joseph's school of that city and in Wind ham high school. His college years were spent in Montreal, where he the Grand Seminary for his course in philosophy. He studied theology in St Johns seminary. and served subsequently,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Goss Won | Vote For Payments
 To Veterans
POLITICAL. BOOM FOR MRS LONGWORTH
 FAILS

Washington, Oct 29--UP)- An fncipicnt boom for Alice Roosevelt LoDgwOrtf as a vice presidential candidate fell by the wayside to-day. Friends Of Nicholas Longworth's widow reiterated previous assertions that Mrs Longworth never had sought office and probably never would.
 The boom originated with Rep Williamson, republican, 5. D. Williamson suggested re- gently that Alice would be strong politically as well as an entertaining campaigner. He admitted she had not been con. suited, but said South Dakotans were talking along that line. He recalled that South Dakota was was the original COOiidge-for. vice-president state.
 Mrs Longworth, it is learned. will return to Washington, but to her famed political salon in the marble palace on Massachu- sctts Avenue rather than to any more active scenes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
.BOOINC IS SIGN
 IN OUR FAVOR
 CLAIMS DOCTOR
Psychologist Believes Re- cent Horse elaughs s Greeting Nations Celeb rites Proves We Can Laugh at Ourselves

New York, Oct 2s-(UP)-M Q are living in the "era of bigger" riper an, better razzberries"' be- cause the pie of America are more bcset by economic red ants, according to Dr Arthur F. Payne. psychologist.
 And as result. he said. the good old Bronx cheer has grown less discriminating. He cited:
 Presid, 1t Hoover booed at a world series lase.'all me.
 Al Capone, gcngster, booed and | ted at a lrorthwestern Univer- sity football game.
 Last Saturday popular Jimmie Walker, mayor of New York, was hissed by fans at a football game.
 The book, washington Merry Go Round" razzes great men and sellss like dollar dresses.
 "Once Tn @ Lifetime" hahaed at Hollywood and became a Broad way hit. f
 Hard times hit some magazines but "Ballyhoo" hit big business advertisers and became hit it. self.
 Payne said. "A nation able ro l ugh at itself. even though we think we're failu. -s and buns be- cause we can't get the money we used to have. is basicaIly wound For when we boo orr national heroes. we really are booing our selves"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Victory of National Gov- ernment Will Restore Economic Stability
 Extensive Program Dealing With World Matters Is Discussed
REORGANIZE NATIONS
 MANY MINISTRIES
By WEBB MILLER

London, Oct 29-OUP)-The overwhelming victory of the na- tional government in the general election was seen to-day as a most important step toward restoration of the worlds general economic stability.
 The government, in a cabinet meeting to-day. was to begin work on a program expected to include stabilization of the pound sterling, a tariff program, an empire con- ference. international reparations conferences, and other measures of international importance.
 King George received Prime Min ister Ramsay Macdonald in au- dience at Buckingham Palace at 9:20 a. m. According to procedure, the prime minister would outline the situation to the king and con- fer on the terms of the kings speech to be read at the opening of parliament.
 The speech. actually an outline of the governments policies, was expected to emphasize the neces- sity of measures to restore a favor able trade balance, establish conf dence abroad, and rehabilitate in- dustry.
 The state opening of parliament has been set for November 10. A speaker will be elected. members sworn in, and other formalities at tended to a week earlier.
 Macdonald remained with the king 50 minutes. A small crowd cheered the prime minister when he left.
 Macdonald proceeded to 10 Downing street where Sir William Jowitt, attorney general, and Lord Sankey, lord chancellor, were awaiting him.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
FORD IS REDUCING
 ALL WAGES
1929 Prosperity Dollar" Increase to Disappear
 -$7 Minimum Pay Be- comes S6-Entire Plant to Be Reorganized
Copyright 1881 By United Press

Copyright 1881 By United Press)
 Detroit, Oct 29- (UP)-The Ford Motor company quietly is readjusting its wage scale, reduc- ing the 1929 prosperity dollar" increase.
 The present minimum pay of S7, set by Henry Ford more than a year ago after a conference with President Hoover at Washington, probably will be reduced to the old base of $S. Higher paid em- ployes will suffer reductions in proportion.
 Ford had hoped to give needed stimulation to return of prosper ity when he announced his s7 scale in the face of a rapidly decreasing business. The present wage reduc- tions however. are in line with recent interview by the motor magnate in which he said he did not see any immediate spectacular business revival in sight
 Departmental heads are han ding Ford's wage cuts. These exc cutives practically are reorganiz- ing their entire staffs, adjusting a seniority scale" of increase which has been in effect in most plants. Under this system employees re- ceived periodical increases and higher executives were said to feel that many workers are being paid more than their proportionate ability warrants.
 The changes are going on slow ly. As each department Hays off" its help for mechanical changes coincident with the changed model the laborers are rehired at the em- ployment office. After physical inspection and acceptance, they generally are re-assigned to differ ent jobs, and lower pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
MEANS STORY OF HARDING IS NOW
 BRANDED HOAX
May Dixon Thacker Claims She Was Means Ghost Writer-Evidence Was Purely Record of Testi- mOny, Since Proved False

New York, October 29 - (UP) = "The strange death of President Harding" Gaston B. Means book that wrote sensationally of Hard ing's administration and last days. is repudiated and branded a hoax by May Dixon Thacker. who says she was Means ghost, in an article in the current issue of Liberty. published today ,-,..,.a.t.. -1..
 To-day = in mental sackcloth and spiritual ashes-I am froced to concede that l was duped.' she writes.
 Mrs Thacker said she had since learned that Mrs Harding 'knew nothing whatever at any time about Nan Britton or her child. Dem- onstrations to me through logical deductions and successions Of events have given me the decided opinion that Nan Britton's child is not the child of President Hard- ing"
 . Mrs Thacker details her many meetings with Means. He prom ised to provide documentary proof but when the time came, he e,'aded the issue. The book was based on the record of his testimony before the senate committee that delved into the Harding administration, which Mrs Thacker, at the time. thought sufficient proof. Recently she says, she found sworn affi- davit made by Means in 1925 in which he completely repudiated the senate testimony. This caused her to decide to repudiate the book because she could not escape the mandates of conscience and fair play"
 q owe it to the memories of President Harding and Mrs Hard ing, to others involved, and to the public at large, to say that I must now repudiate the book. and :. repudiate Gaston B. Means and all his works" her article said.
 Mrs Thacker is sister of Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Clansman." She Is the wife of Presbyterian minister engaged in prison reform work in the south.
 Toledo. Ohio. October 2s --(UP) - Nan Britton's reputation was attacked again today by the de- fense. seeking to acquit c. A. Klunk, Marion. Ohio. on a charge
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Bishop Cannon Has Challeged
 Senator Glass

Washington. Oct 2s.-(UP)- Bishop James Cannon, Jr. has chal- lenged Senator Carter Glass, long a political enemy. to a court fight over many charges the Virginia senator has made against the chairman.
 Cannon's action, decided upon last night. followed a recent state ment from Glass that If it were possible for any one to libel Bishop Cannon would not know how to go about it."
 Cannon's challenge was in the form of an invitation to Glass Q publish in his two Lynchburg. Va. newspapers a series of Is charges made or implied against the churchman. Cannon framed. the allegations himself and said he would file suit against Glass if he publishes them and assumes full re- sponsibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
TEN POINTS ARE OUTLINED FOR
 RELIEF WORK
Hoover Board Seeks An- other Credit Corp Elim- ination of Red Tape in Public Building

Washington, Oct 29-(UP)-An- other half billion dollar credit cor- poration, elimination of red tape in public building. and distribution of work among more workers are urged in a 10-point recomme nda- ton to the nation by President Hoover's organization for economic relief.
 The special report was drafted by the organizations committee on employment plans and suggestions and was designed to stimulate bus- mess and turn the tide of unem. ploymeift.
 The ten- point program includes a recommendation for formation oi another huge credit pool similar Co the $500,000,000 National Credit Corporation. Bankers were urged to assume a nor e"liberal and en- couraging attitude" in their credit policies.
 Employers who discharge old employees to hire yougner men a, smaller salaries and those who have refused to shorten hours to give as both selfish and inhuman."
 Tcuclai anu iOCdi SoNeTHHlSh'o D were urged to spread work among as many people as possible. regard less of civil service restrictions or other regulations. The committee noted that government employes have felt the depression compara- lively lightly. Married women. and sons and daughters whose con- tributions to family incomes are not essential were asked to give up their jobs to those who need work,
 Other features of the program were: r.
 An appeal for the resumption ot normal buying.
 Spreading of work in industry to take care of those normally employed"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
NEW CREDIT BANK TO
 HELP GERMANY
Transform Short Term Credits to Three to Fire Year Tenure
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN

BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN Paris, Oct 29-(UP)-Plans for creation of an international credit bank to transform the immense to- tai of short term credits invested in Germany into credits of from three to five years were revealed here to-day.
 The United Press learned that Emile Francqui, Belgian financier who discussed the plan with Pres ident Hoover at Washington. had accepted an invitation to proceed to Paris from the United States and confer on the proposal with Premier Pierre Laval and Minister of Finance Pierre Etienre Flandin.
 It was understood that President Hoover. governor of the federal re- serve board, Eugene Meyer, and Bank of New York George L. Har- the fate of the scheme depended upon French financial support. which was not entirely assured.
 The international credit bank would cooperate with the bank for international settlement at Basic and would, through processes of discount. transform short term credits in Germany estimated va riously at between 1.O00,0O0,0 ,00O and $2,080, 100000. The bank would centralize control of large international credit operations.
 Francqui was expected to have difficulty in persuading France to agree to the plan. although Laval was said to have promised to sub init the project to the caginet aft CT discussing it with the Belgian financier. French participation would centralize control of large international credit operations.
 A section of the cabinet was said to be opposed to the plan. main taining that 1t would be better to lose the 5000, 100000 francs in- vested in short term German cred its than to risk another 5,000.000.- 900 francs.
 The United States has the heav- fest short term commitments in Germany, about $6000. 100000 and Great Britain the next heaviest.
 The new bank would have the support of banks of issue of Eu- rope, the United States, and Japan.
 It was understood Francqui would arrive here from New York early in November. -st :
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Britain Plans
 Restoration Of World Strength
PETAIN REFUSED TO. AUTOGRAPH HIS
 SKETCH

Newport, R. l., Oct 29-(UP) Marshal Henri Philippe Pc- tain, hero of verdun. was being interviewed by newspopermen about the French cruiser Du- quesnc.
 In n corner sat Miss Sylvania Whitman, m at eur artist, sketching the celebrated soldier for her scrapbook.
 The interview over. Marshal Pctain asked to sec the sketch. Miss Whitman handed 1t to him and requested that he auto. graph it.
 The marshal studied it thOuglrfully, then said In French:
 "Thc mouth Is good but not the eyes. It is not a true llke- ness, then, and I cannot sign It."
 As he handed 1t back. appar. ently afraid he had hurt her feelings. he touched her arm and added. softly:
 "M0n cnfant."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
POLICE RECORDS
 ARE NOT PUBLIC
 JUDGE DECLARES
Denies Petition of Bridge port Herald Reporter to Be Given Access to Providence Police Rec- OrdS

Providence, R. l., oct 29.-(UP) Police records are not public records and no one may inspect them as a matter of right, Superior Judge Jeremiah E. O'ConnelI ruled to-day.
 Judge O'Connell made the rul- ing in denying the petition of James P. Copeland, Rhode Island correspondent of the Bridgeport. Conn. Herald, for a writ of man. damus to compel the public safe ty board to give him access to Providence police records.
 Copeland was refused access to the records for alleged abuse of the privilege.
 Judge o'Connell stated that in his opinion "the decision in no way involved the freedom of the press." t..
 That question is not an issue here." he asserted. "The freedom of the press is in no way either in- fringed or challenged. If the records sought are public records the petitioner, the press and the public generally have the right of access and of inspection. If they are not. neither the petitioner. the press nor the public generally have such rights of access and in- spection. 4.sssvi
 "The press can still write as it wishes, bat 1t cannot as a mat ter of right inspect records which are not public records. It is not entitled to inspect records that are purely administrative. The rec ords' sought are not in the opinion of the court, public records. and no one may inspect them as q matter of right"
 The evidence showed that inc spection of Providence police rec ords had been permitted for . long period of years. the judge ruled, adding that inspection as a mater of courtesy should not be confused with inspection as a mat ter of right" sf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
BROKER IS KILLED
 BY RIFLE SHOT

Portland. Me-, Oct. 29.-(UP).-' Colonel Henry c. Beyer. 46. in vestment broker and former state legislator, was killed by rife bul- let at his Cape Elizabeth home late last night.
 Members of the family said Beyer was cleaning the rife and that 1t was discharged acci- deutally. s
 Beyer. a native of Washington. D. e., served in the World war as lieutenant-coloned in the '56th pioneer infantry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
HIT-AND- RUN
 DRIVERS GET TWO

New Haven, Conn.,. oct. 29.-l (UP).-Two pedestrians were killed by q hit-and-run motorist in East, Haven to-day.
 Vincent Selicki. 25. died instant ly and Joseph Sikorski. 23. suc- cumbed in an ambulance which had been summoned by a passing motorlst.
 A car believed to have been the one which struck the men was abandoned on Mlddletown avenue. q few miles from the scene of the accident. Police were checking sip on the ownershin s.'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Of four diocesan changes and clerical appointments announced by Rt Rev John J. Milan, bishop of Hartford, three are of import ance and interest to Waterbury. No local churches are affected, but three former Waterbury priests are advanced to positions of great CT responsibility and prominence.
 Rev William J. Fitzgerald, s. T.. L., a native of Ireland, brought up and educated in this city. and for the past z years pastor of St Mary's church in Milford, has been named permanent rector of St Johns church, Middletown, which is one of the largest parishes in the dio- cese. Father Fitzgerald Is an uncle of Assistant States Attorney Will liam B. Fitzgerald of this city and a brother of the late John J. Fitz- gerald, former clerk of the board of education.
 The changes as officially an- nounced in the current issue of the Catholic Transcript, include the as- signment of Rev Dennis F. Moran from St Mary's church in South Coventry to St Mary's in Milford, as pastor. Father Moran was for merly assistant pastor of St Thomas church of this city and one of the most popular curates Waterbury has known in many years.
 The third change of city-wide in- terest is that of Rev Charles M. Kelly, a native of Waterbury. who has been named to succeed Father Moran as pastor of St Mary's church in South Coventry. Father Kelly's family recently moved to Hartford. They resided on Willow street for several years. Mrs Mae Kelly Blackall, a sister, is the wife of Attorney John c. Blackall. for mer secretary to Congressman Au- gustine Lonergan and now engaged in the practice of law in Hartford.
 Rev William J. Collins of St Jo- seph's Cathedral, Hartford, has been appointed pastor of St Roses church in NewtOWn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
School Superintendent
 Dies In His Sleep

Boston. Oct. 29.-(UP).-Dr. Jeremiah E. Burke. 64. superin- tendent of the Boston public schools. died in his sleep at his Dorchester home early to-day.
 Burke complained of a slight att tack of indigestion after speaking at exercises at Mary E. Curley school yesterday. He retired early last night.
 He leaves a wife. q son, Ed- mund. an attorney, and n daugh- ter. Mrs. Margaret Burke suili- van.
 The funeral win be held Sat- urday, with solemn high mass of requiem at St. Marks Catholic church. fs