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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
GOODYEAR BLIMP MAYFL0WER HAS
 BEEN WRECKED
Torn From Its MOOrings at Kansas City and GasO- line Tank Exploding Set It on Fire

Kansas City, July 13.-(UP)- The silver Goodyear blimp, May flower" was a total wreck to-day after being torn from its moorings and blown across high tension wires at Municipal airport.
 It's pilot, c. F. Brannigan, Of Akron, Ohio, was in a hospital, criti- cally burned, saved from death by a mechanics quick action.
 The explosion which wrecked the $60,00O airship occurred after the blimp had been forced to land last night because of a sudden wind storm. The big bag was making flight around the city and the regu- lar ground crew was not at work A volunteer crew tied the blimp to it's moorings, but shortly afterward a gust of wind tore it loose and car ried it across the wires.
 An explosion of the gasoline tank showered the bag with sparks and the ship burst into flames.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
German Banks Will Limit Withdrawals in Order to Prevent Runs - Big Danat Bank Closed Hoover Regime Will Not Interfere Any More, But Will Let Banks Find the Way Out
FRANCE INSISTS
 ON HER CLAIMS
(By United Prcss)

Germany's financial and economic future hinged today on meeting or governors of the bank of interna- tional settlement at Basic.
 Action taken there will determine largely the action to be taken by the federal reserve system of the united States, the French government. and international bankers to prevent bankruptcy of the German govern ment upon which depends billions in investments.
 Other week end developments in Germany's financial crisis included:
 Announcement by President Hoo yer that the United States govern ment would exert no pressure on the federal reserve system, that "any plan for a banking solution (of the German problem) must originate from these banks which are on the ground"
 Closure of the Darmstaedter and in Germany, in which banks the world over held credits. The Ger man government has guaranteed de- posits. ..,. Suspension by Governmental or. der of all trading on the bourse toGsy and tomorrow.
 Italy's acceptance, of an invitation to attend a debts conference at Lon don Friday, and renunciatton of any
 claims to German reparations pay-s 1 ments due July l. ..,.y,.a.s. Basic, Switzerland, July 13 (UP) A high significant meeting of di- rectors of the bank for international settlements began at 10:S0 a. m. to- day.
 It was attended by Gates w. Me Garrah, American read of the bank. representing a group of American banks heavily interested in German investments.
 Others present included Montague Norman, head of the bank of Eng land; Clement Moret, head of the bank of France; Wilhelm Focke, of the Reichsbank board; and Azzolont, of Italy. The governors of the state banks of Japan, Switzerland, Holland and Sweden also were present as the historic discussions got under way. Can Do No More. Washington, July 13- (UPJs-@1 (Continued on Page 2.D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
EIGHT ARRESTS IN NANTUCKET
 THIS MORNING
Army of Policemen Enforc- ed Order That Crowds Should Not Gather Near Mills

Pawtucket R. l., July 13-(U. P) Eight arrests were made here to- day as police enforced an order pro- hibiting crowds from gathering near the strike-closed silk mills of the Royal Weaving company.
 Communist strike leaders had threatened to prevent the re-opening of the plant, and even an announce ment that no attempt would be made to resume operations at this time failed to keep strikers and sympa- thizers out of the mill zone.
 Several of the arrests were made when the 120 policemen assigned to the area drove away some 300 of them who had assembled to hear a scheduled speech by Secretary Abe Earfield of the Communistic Trade Union Unity League. The district was cleared of strikers before Harfield could begin his address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
RUDY VALLEE AND
 FLUSHING BRIDE
 ARE TO SEPARATE
In the Fall She Will GO West for Her Health- Legally Wed Says the CrOOner

Atlantic City, N. J.. July 13.- UP)-Rudy Vallee and his bride, the former Fay Webb, actress, will separate in the fall, solely in the interests of Mrs Vallee's health, the radio crooner has announced. The Vallees, here for a brief weekend honeymoon, made the announce ment in advance so that "When Mrs Vallee boards a train for the coast no one will think our romance is over"
 That romance is going to last forever and ever, and even longer than that" Rudy confided to report CTS. Isn't it, darling?"
 Tt certainly is," his wife replied
 Mrs Vallee, who had severe at tack of pneumonia last winter, has been ordered by physicians to spend her winters in a mild. sunny climate, Rudy said. and for that reason will return to the coast next fall. She is the daughter of the chief of police of Santa Monica, Calf. Rudy also took occasion to deny reports of irregularities in obtaining the mar riage license. We were married after all the New Jersey laws for a marriage had been compiled with legally he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13

administration whittles away at the grand old log. It permits, for in stance, the manufacture and sale of a grape concentrate which becomes. through the simple operation of nat ural laws that are carefully ex- plained by the salesmen, Is per cent wine." In 1920. the book states, Mir Hoover at first agreed to seek the democratic presidential nomination. but later was won over to the re- publicans by the late Senator Henry Cabot Lodge.
 All political conventions since the Volstead Act have been "Bacchanal- ian orgies" the book asserts, with the Kansas City one perhaps tho wettest and wobbliest."
 Coolidge is termed President Hoover's most cynical and observ- ant critic" A visitor at the Coolidge home in Northampton was met with the question, What's the wonder boy doing now?" it is related.
 The writer says "Mr Coolidge was not the strong, silent figure a syco- phantic press pictured him to be. He was, on the contrary, small and shabby-crochety, auerulous, selfish. and wearisomely loquacious. Withal, he was personally hkeable and readily understandable - and an enigma only to unctuous and un- discerning folk"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
.DR S0DERBL0M
 ARCHBISHOP OF
 SWEDEN IS DEAD
He Was Nobel Prize Win= ner Last Year and Was Famous as Teacher and Writer

Upsala, Sweden, July 13.-UP) The death of Arch bishop Nathan Soderblom, Nobel prize winner last year and prochancellor of the Uni versity of Upsala since 1914, oc- cured yesterday at the Upsala hos pital. He was 65. Death was due to a heart attack after a stomach operation.
 pr Soderblom was known both as a teacher and writer. He served as professor at the Universities of Upsala and Leipsic, and was made a member of the Swedish academy in 1921. His extensive writing in- cluded much on the general sub ject of the church in it's relations to the state. and his Burge Me- morial lecture in 1929 was called, "'The Church and Peace"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
Actress Weeds Actog

Greenwich, Conn. July 13.-(UP) Helen Brooks, 23-year-old actress, formerly of Eureka, Cal, and Lewis Martin, 32. an actor who was born in Berkeley. Cal, were married here yesterday.
 Mrs Martin, who has appeared in "Joneso<'," "A Most Immoral Lady," Jenny" "The Long Road" and "The Vinegar Tree on Broadway. joined a cast of the Federated Civic Theater association here two weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
FRENCH FLYERS ARE SOMEWHERE
 OVER SIBERIA
Joseph Le Erik and Marcel Doret Left Sunday Morning
 for 6,2O0=Mile Trip to
 TOkiO
(By United Press)

Glamorous flying endeavors were underway to-day in several sections of the world.
 Two Frenchmen. Joseph LebriX and Marcel Doret, were presumed to be flying high over Siberia in their flight from Paris to Tokio. They passed over Moscow last night, an hour ahead of the schedule they had set for themselves.
 At Waynoka, Okla, Laura Ingalls, waited for clearing weather before starting for New York from where she will take off on a trans Atlantic flight attempt.
 Meanwhile an army ambulance sped across the country from Ell Paso, Tex, carrying Private Olaf Nelson of the army who is slowly starving after swallowing two teeth. They are taking him to Washington where efforts will be made to have pr. Chavalier Jackson of Philadel-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
YALE PROF. LOST DOG

New Haven. July 13-(UP)- Word was received here Sunday of the death of Rufus Professor Will liam Lyon Phelps famous setter.
 Rufus. who was reouted to have been fondled by John Galesworthy. Hugh Walpole, G. K. Chesterton and Joseph Conrad and to have bitten Thornton Wilder. was in his 14th year. He died at the summer home of Professor Phelps at Huron City, Mich. on June 2s. according to word from the professor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
Hungarian Flyers Start Away This Morning For
 Journey To Budapest

an hour and a cruising speed of 125 miles.
 It is named Justice for Hungary" for the professed purpose of calling attention to the condition in which Hungary finds herself as a result of the through operation of the treaty of Trianon. "The name of our plane explains the obpect of our flight" said Captain Endres. Captain End res, pilot of the plane, is 37. He was one of his country's best war flyers, having shot down dozen allied aircraft. The navigator, and radio operator, Captain Magyar. who is 33. has lived in the United States and Canada for four years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
TWINS LEADING
 SIMILAR LIVES

Philadelphia, July 13-UP)- With astonishing similarity, both in their features and in their careers, pr Anne Linton and pr Elizabeth Linton, twins, have lived, studied and taught side by side for 62 years. Recently they were both retired from the mathematics department of the West Philadelphia high school because they had reached the re- tirement age after Al years of un- interrupted teaching.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13

Roosevelt Field, l.. l., July 13- (UP)-Captain George Endres and Captain Alexander Magyar. Hunga- rian flyers, left here to-day on a proposed flight to Budapest. They have been waiting for favorable weather for more than two weeks. They expect to land at Harbor Grace, N. F., on the first stop. The flyers plan to obtain more gasoline making their total supply 63O Sallons-at Harbor Grace, and then to fly to Budapest without a stop. Their plane is a Lockheed Sirius. with 25-horsepower Wasp en- zine. It has top speed O. 167 miles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
Laura Ingalls,
 Starts Her Flight
 From Los Angeles

Waynoka, Okla, July 1S-UP)- Laura Ingalls, started from the air port here at 10:14 a. m. to-day on he, flight from Los Angeles to New York. 2She plans to make solo flight across the Atlantic ocean to Paris from New York.
 Miss Ingalls, was forced down last night in rainstorm. She planned to stop at Wichita, Kan, to refuel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
New York Federal Bank Not Taking
 Any Steps as Yet

New York, July 13-(UP)- The New York Federal Reserve Bank Is saking no initiative in the matter of extending credit to Germany is was tated at the bank today.
 Officials said the credit for Ger 1any rests at the moment on de- s,opmoats at Easle where the bank or International settlements is holc- ing it's meeting and where the Ger man situation will he considered by representatives of the leading Euro pean Central banks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
PILOTS BURNED TO DEPART

Chicago, July IS - UP) - Ches- ter R, Bales. s2. Kansas City, and William Warren, 24, San Antonio. Texas, two veteran transport pilots, were burned to death yesterday when their plane crashed from an altitude of 500 feet. Municipal Air port officials believed the motor failed and Balies was unable to con- trol the ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
ARROWHEAD GREW TO BE GIANT

per Brown found arrowhead around which he has built collection which numbers 1,434 flint arrowheads 1,600 other Indian reics 300 bird eggs varied assor ment of unusual marine ife and group of dishes and lamps for which he has been offered thousands of dollars,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
FRENCH FRONTIERS

Paris, July 13 - (UP) - Frencn military authorities have ordered frontier garrisons and posts to main tain closest vigilance because of the uncertain situation in Germany, and to take particular care to avoid any clash of hotheads or extremists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
Late Bulletins
JIMMY COULDN'T GET THE $6O

New York, July 13-(UP)-Jimmy Newman, 10, left home to $60 to repay his mother for he indirectly caused her to ose But the police brought him back before he could it. His mother dsregarded his instructions not inform authorities because M will not return until have $60.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13

Memphis, July 13-(UP)-When local radio staton announced they would have program of wedding music, two couples announced they would be married and their radios would furnish the music The couples were mar ried in different parts of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
ITALY ABOLISHES MANY VISAS

Rome, July 13-(UP)-The government has abol- shed vsas passports for travellers from Poland Turkey Czechoslovakia, Greece, Egypt and Rumania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
WAS ONLY ONE BAND

Plattsburg, N. Y., July 13-(UP)-Vsitors watching students at the citizens military training camp march band music thought it strange that two bands not in time. Residents informed them, however there only band, and the "oompah from down the street was it's echo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
Jobless Man Takes
 Life In Church Pew
 As Pastor Preached
John Tabeek Blinded and Wife III, Left Note Expain ing Everything Happened in Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church

York July B - (UP) Wherefore light given to him that is in misery, the bitter in soul
 Which long eomh and dig for than hid treasure;
 Which reoce exceedingly and are glad they grave?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
CHICK FED WITH EYE DROPPER

Belaire O., July 13-(UP)-Poultry breeders on the J. J. Hoge farm, here feeding freak chicken with an eye dropper The chicken matched with three legs and four feet The extra leg is located back of the normal postion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
EGGS MATCHED ON CITY DUMPS

Davenport, Ia, July 13-(UP)-There is more than one kind of incubator for chickens according to H. S.. Thompson. He discarded dozen eggs the city dump
 few days later he passed the spot he attracted by vigorous cheeping. Investigation disclosed that the eggs had matched several healthy chicks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
HEN BOASTS FOUR LEGS

Fairfield, Ia, July 13-(UP)-A Barred ROCK bullet more than three months od and normal except for four handsome legs, is the property of Glenn Hsel farmer The chicken weighs slightly under three pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
AUTO HOOD HID LIQUOR JUG

Mobile, Ala, July 13-(UP)-The automobile hood on the machine being driven by Fred Logan negro, didn't look right to officers and they investigated to find Logan had enlarged it and shelf above the engine carried gallon jug of liquor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
PAVING RECORD IS CLAIMED

Council Bluffs, la, July 13-(UP)-C. Y Sernstrom, highway engineer claims national record for his paving which laid 22OO feet of concrete highway in IA hours It the longest paving stretch accomplished in day by single crew, Sernstrom claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 13.-(UP)-Ths treasury net balance for July 10 was s382,336, ,S4S.55.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
The Weather

Probable Thunder Showers
 Tonight and Tuesday Complete Weather Report Page 5.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27

low. Knowing that one was some where, somehow in the noun tains, by the first conscious Graught of mountain air. Surely in the mountains of Alaska, once more safely in the noun tains again. And that would be good to know.
 Let me stand on the hill above Petersburg town, where the tide is entering in, and hear the full throated wild shouting of it., let me gaze at the wild water falls, and rapids threaded on quiet jade. The hour would be at early morning in spring, when every tree and fern are brightly bent with their manifestation or spring glory! And the long, hourless day would lie before,
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27

For so it is with mountains, and little mountain towns.
 So many urgencies that sum- mon us to somewhere, to a real pess that is vague, to a vague ness that is real. Such a bewild- ering, clamoring, insistent mul- l ltiplicity of duties. And obliga- tiOns and needs. So many, many imperatives. And all the while the north wind is Striding 70 shore, thunderohs; and all the while the south wind is blowing over the valley, to which the fiocks come home; and all the while the hill wind is in the zines that crest the hills. Time is in great haste, at spring! Be cause we edge it on and fretfully But what is the nature of time?
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27
Washington Netusletter
 By Will A. Steel

There are at present time two Midshipmen at the Annapolis Naval Academy, from Alaska applicants for the third place having failed in the examina- tions last spring. Delegate Wick ecsham has just announced hls appointments for next year, as
 2ollows: Principal, Edward F. 5tackpole, of Ketchikan; First Alternate, James w. McCauley, Cf Fairbanks; Second Alternate, Ralph Alonzo Holdiman, of An chorage; Third Alternate, Earl Lagergren, of Juneau. They will begiven mental examination 0nthe third Wednesday in Feb ruary or the third Wednesday ill April, as the applicant may elect, to be held under the supervision of the Civil Service Commission. Tn Alaska these points are An chorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Ketchikan. All candidates arc required to be citizens of the United States and must not be less than IS years of age nos more than 20 years of age On April 1 of the calendar year in which he expects to enter the Naval Academy. Each Delegate or Congressman is permitted to have two cadets in the United States Military Academy at West Point. As there are now two Cadets from Alaska, and neither will graduate until the summer of 1884, no appointment can be made until the end of 1883, in preparation for examination the following spring. Candidates must, at that date of admission to the Academy, July 1st, be between the ages of IT and g years.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27
Northern Freezes

The Alaska-Juneau Gold Mine, at Juneau now announces a surplus of almost $1,500,000 The net tax paid is small con- pared to the taxes paid by some of the larger salmon corpora tions. The mine pays on a net gain over certain amount while the caneries pay, profit CT no profit.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27

Mrs. Fletcher, U. s. Indian Bureau nurse at Klawock, and Mrs. Metler, and Mrs. Gunder- son left Juneau on the Zapora for their homes.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27

The new radio station at Ketchikan has been completed and the crew of operators moved into their new quarters.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27

Carl Hatland is tearing down the old Petersburg Hotel build ing. with crew of men prepar- atory to constructing a new building.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27

iof all accessible mines and pros-- poets; the construction of mine maps where none were already available; the detailed study of geological structure as it affects the distribution of ore bodies the determination of the mode of occurrence of metallic miner als in the lodes, with special at tention to the presence or ab. sence of surface enrichment; the sampling of ore bodies to determine their size and value. and the collection of all infor- nation that might help in pre- dieting the probable depth to which ore might be expected to extend. These studies required the preparation of special topo- graphic maps in the Kantishna. Mount Eilson, Girdwood and Anthracite Ridge areas.
 The people residing at Liven- good are seeking to have parcels post mail delivered throughout tie winter months. The last efforts made was to have this mail delivered during the win ter months at Hot Springs, ToG- ty, Livengood and Rampant, but +ne Department decided that rne towns named could not CO., siStently be relieved from exist .ng restrictions affecting interi- CT offices durng the winter months.
 At the recent meeting at Fairbanks of the Alaska Game Commission a lengthy petition Was presented from nearly all the residents of the Tanana section asking, in view of tne existing depression and hard times in the interior of Alaska and particularly among the Ma lives, that the season be opened on martin and beaver and net limit the catch of trappers to any specified number, and U allow trappers to shoot beaver with rifle. The Commission, opened the season on both beaver and martin and each trapper is allowed to trap Is beaver and 10 martin. But now complaint comes to the Delegate that the trapping of beaver thru the ice is impossible durin2 the months of January, Febrn- ary and March, altho the Ma tives know how to trap on Ian : and are good shots with a rifle The petitioners claim that the Commission makes such regula ~ tions that hardly. any one can follow without breaking. The manner of sealing game is also objected to and the request $ made that the Biological Survey have seals issued direct to the -~ccrcrS as well a3 to tho G2-2c Wardens. The matter is being taken up with the proper off cialS.
 The Alaska Committee of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the action of the Territorial Legislature in repeal ing the existing law limiting placer mining locations in Alas Ia, and requests the Delegate to use his best efforts to have Congress give it's approval to the action of the Legislature.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27

Walter Cleghorn Eskimo box CT in the states still has a few punches left in his bag of mits according to recent report from the states.
The Alaskan., 1931-11-27

Nearly all the business inter- ests of Wrangell have signed a petition to the Postmaster Gen eral asking that the present Postmaster, John w. Stedman be continued in office. If the De- partment decides to mako a change B. Y. Grant is likely to be appointed Postmaster.