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The Chapel Hill weekly., 1931-12-18
Football Fatalities
Great Number of Deaths Brings Forth
Criticisms of Game

At the close of an editorial ON
football the New York Times
sums up its opinions as follows:
"The game should be made
safer. And then it should be
relegated to a minor position in
campus life. Transcontinental
journeys, games with colleges
which are in no sense rivals,
and long, difficult schedules
should be abolished"
"Overemphasis," which was
the chief complaint against foot
ball last year, is put in the back
ground this year by the large
number of deaths from the
game. The fatalities this last
fall reached a total of 40, twice
as many as in any previous sea-
son.
What price football ?" asks
Fred Haney, sports editor Of the
Durham Herald. and then pro-
ceeds to speculate upon the
causes of the unprecedented
slaughter. The majority of
the victims have been sand-lot
performers, youngsters who put
everything they had into the
game without any protection at
all. Off hand, the big increase
in deaths might be attributed to
poorly equipped teams. Colleges,
OF course, have the best equip
ment available, and many high
schools refuse to take chances
of having their players hurt or
killed by failing to provide
proper protection. But there are
few sand lot teams that have the
money to purchase correct equip
ment and consequently every
player that takes part in one of
the games is gambling with his
life.
TOO, some cities fail to re-
quire physical examinations for
sand lot performers and as the
result large number of boys go
into action with weak hearts and
other ailments when, if they had
been examined physician
would have kept them out of
such strenuous play.
II believe that the best way
to keep the death toll from
mounting as it did this year is
to give the sand lot teams clos
er supervision and require all
players who take part in the
games to take physical examina-
tions. 1t is doubtful if anything
can be done to help the college
game. Considering the number
of college games played in one
season the injury list is rather
small"
The Columbia University STU
dents newspaper, the Spectator,
employs the word murder" to
describe this years heavy rec
ord of fatalities. The Yale
NeaOs approves the suggestion
that the kickoff tee be placed
back on the 30-yard line SO that
the kicking eleven can get down
the field before the receiving
eleven gets it's flying wedge un-
der way. Many Of the fatal in
juries occur in the clash between
the wedge and the opposing
players who come charging
down upon it.
Another suggestion is to elm
mate the kickoff. "But who
wants to watch football game
without the kickoff ?" asks Mr..
Laney. "The kickoff is without
a doubt the most spectacular
play in a gridiron contest, and
should not be dropped"
With football as firmly estab-
lished and as highly commercial
lied as it is, with a small army
of people depending upon it for
a livelihood, naturally the game
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1931-12-18

year contract. Gus Tebell, for
merly at the North Carolina
State College, will also remain
on the coaching staff.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1931-12-18

Dawson to Coach Virginia
Fred I. Dawson, the Univer-
sity of Virginia football coach.
has been re-engaged on a three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
HALF-BILLION DOLLAR POLICY
 IN INSURANCE
General Motors Corpora ton Is the First to Hold a Policy of That Size

New York, March 16-UP)- General Motors Corporation to-day became the first half billion dollar policy holder in the history of life insurance when Alfred P. Sloan, president of the corporation. an- nounced an agreement with the Metropolitan Life Insyrance com pany through which group life in- surance will be made available to all General Motors dealers and em- ployes in the United States and Canada.
 The deal, the largest insurance transaction to be completed since 1928. will increase the corporations total life insurance benefits, of which 1t already is the largest group pol icy holder. to we'll past the $500,- 000,000 mark.
 Under provisions of the agree ment, 19,235 dealers and their em- ployes, or approximately 150,000 in- dividuals. will be eligible for life in- surance benefits. The amounts of insurance that may be applied for are graded according to salary. the minimum being $2,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
STAR XYLOPHONE PERFORMER BACK
 IN PRISON AGAIN
The Inmates and Warden as We'll as Prisoner Himself Are All Mighty Pleased

Ionsa. Mich, March 1Ia%(UP)-
 Happy days are here again" at the state reformatory to-day all be- cause Clifford Slade. former star xylophone performer of the prison band. was back "home." From the warden down. all were glad to see slade. He seemed equally pleased. Being it was my third trip. I was afraid they might send me to some other prison," Slade told Warden Shean. T wouldn't have liked that. I'd rather be back here with you.'
 Shade, whose brilliant performance on the xylophone has been source of great pleasure and entertainment 10 prisoners and townsfolk alike here. prepared to take his old place in the band again. He had asked the judge at Grand Rapids to give him life so he could perfect his technique on the instrument, but he got only IA to "A years. He had pleaded guilty to forging Warden Shean's name to checks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
Governor Cross May Name uttle
 On State Board
City Treasurer of Waterbury Slated for Appointment on
 the State Fish and Game Commission
(By Democrat Stan Man.)

Hartford, March 16.-Edward l.. Futile, city treasurer of Water bury and a prominent sportsman of the Brass City. is mentioned here as one of Governor Wilbur L. Cross choices for a place on the state fish and game commission. MT Tuttle's name has already been presented to Governor Cross by leading demo- crats of the state and it is expected that he will be accorded the post of commissioner.
 Sometime ago Waterbury sports men went on record as favoring Mir Futile for the post on the fish and game commission. Since then the attention of Governor Cross has been called to Mir Tuttle's qualifications for the post, which are many.
 MT Futile is an officer of the Wa terbury Trust company and for years has been treasurer of the city of Waterbury. However, these duties have failed to dampen his ardour for outdoor activities and as a re- suit, it is reported, he is considered one of the outstanding sportsmen in Waterbury.
 Governor Cross has the chance to put some democrats on the fish and game commission and it is hoped by Waterburians that he will favorably
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
MAN GINI TN Il N E 20 R
 CLERKSHIP
If Common Pleas Plans Are Carried Out Here, Att0r- ney Hubert Mangini May Be Appointed Clerk
(By Democrat stan Man)

Hartford, March 16th-Attorney ' Eumbert Mangini to-day was re- ported in Hartford as the possible choice for the clerkship in the com non pleas court of Waterbury pro- viding democratic judge and re- gime are approved by the legisla- ture. Attorney Mangini's name was first mentioned last week and re- ported, exclusively, in the Democrat.
 Attorney Mangini is a member of one of the oldest Italian families of Waterbury. In fact, it is being stat ed here, and it is a fact, investiga- t:cn has shown, that the Mangini family was pioneer one in the Italian settlement of Waterbury.
 The fact that Attorney Mangini is to be considered for the post of clerk of the common pleas court is meeting with considerable and fa- vorable comment in Hartford. At torney Mangini is we'll known by the members of the Connecticut bar and is recognized as a steady democrat at all times. In the recent election, 1t is stated, he was active in support of the campaign waged by Governor Wilbur l.. Cross.
 Governor Cross has nominated Attorney Edward Finn for the post of judge of the common pleas court, Attorney Patrick Healey is reported sure of the post of prosecutor pro- viding Attorney Finn is confirmed and the bills of Attorney William J.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
MILLION DOLLAR
 JEWEL ROBBERS
 NOT YET CAUGHT
Sheriff Claims That the Bandits Have Not Left Palm Beach,, Scene of Robbery

Palm Beach, March 16-CUP)- Persons directly connected with the $1.O00,O00 robbery of the jewel shop or Charlton and Company probab ably are still in the vicinity, in the opin- opinion of Sheriff R. c. Baker, lead ing Palm Beach county's investiga- ton. He said re-enactment of the robbery and the alleged Kidnapping Of Otto Wagener, salesman, streng- thened his belief that the robbery was not the work of professionals.
 The next move toward solution of the crime will be made by investiga- tors for insurance companies, Baker indicated afterrevealing that he had sent report of his findings to New York headquarters of private detec- tive agencies. The sheriff said no arrests were expected for at least another day or two. Wagner was Kidnapped. he said, by four bandits who forced him to give them keys to the jewelry shop and the safe combinations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
NEW SECRETARY
 FOR PRESIDENT
 HOOVER IS NAMED
Theodore G. Joslin, Wash= ington COrrespon d e n { for Boston Transcript, Will Fill Position

Boston. March 16-(UP)-Theod G. Joslin, who is to be President Hoover's new secretary, resigned to- day as Washington correspondent of the Boston Transcript and prepared to leave tonight for the capital.
 Joslin, who was born in Leomin- ster. Al years ago, has had 23 years newspaper experience, having been attched to the Boston Bureau of the Associated Press from his gradua- ton from High school in 1908 until 1913, when he joined the Transcripts city staff.
 Tn January, 1914, the Transcript assigned him to the Massachusetts State House, where he remained two years and where his career as a political writer began. In July, 1916, he was assigned to cover the presi- dential campaign of the now chief justice of the U. S. Supreme Cour. Charles Evans Hughes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
BLIND HUSBAND FOUGHT HARD
 TO SAVE BLIND WIFE FROM
 FLAMES BUT HE LOST BATTLE

Philadelphia, Mar 16--(UP)-Two blind persons fought for the life of one against the flames they could not see. but lost. Mrs Martha Hoff- man, 2S, blind since birth. died early today in the Presbyterian hospital. of burns despite heroic efforts of her sightless husband. Daniel, 33. to save her. For years the couple had been keeping their, little home. proud in their ability to do every thing necessary without help. Neigh bors marveled at her ability to sweep and cook and clean.
 Yesterday she was preparing din- .ner. Her sure, sdeft touch failed to tell her that her dress had brushed against the hot stove. She did not see the little smoloering spot. then the tongue of flame shot upward. Suddenly she screamed as the heat scared her face. Then she became
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
MAN WHO DIDN'T FEAR DEATH HAS
 SUDDENLY DIED
President Emeritus of Chi= cag0 Theological Semin- ary Had Been Warned Life Was Short

Kansas City. Mo, March 16-(UP) -Dr Ozora s. Davis, President En- eritus of the Chicago Theological Seminary and former moderator of the Congregational church, died last night on an eastbound Rock Island train near Topeka, Kan. He had been in California for his health and was returning to his home in Chicago. Two years ago physicians told Dr Davis he had but a short time to live. He was suffering from diabetes. He replied with state ment which was widely quoted:
 "Of course I don't want to go. This is mighty interesting world, and I'm having a mighty good time in it. But I'm no more afraid of going than am of walking through the door of my study. For I know that I shall have spiritual hcdy to do with as please and won't have to worry about the aches and pains of this poor physical body"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
Waterbury Council Mem- bers and Their Friends, With Many Distinguished Guests Assembled in the Waterbury Catholic High School Many Religious Sisters and Clergy in At- tendance
MANY SPEAKERS
 OF NOTE PRESENT

The ninth annual meeting of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Wo- men took place yesterday afternoon at the Waterbury Catholic High school, 8 representative audience in- cluding members of the council and their friends, large gathering of re- ligious of the Sisters of Charity, Sis- ters of Mercy, Sisters of St Joseph and Holy Ghost sisters, as we'll as sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame and Lupifs of the Catholic High school in attendance. Right Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe, auxiliary bishop of Hartford. was a guest of honor, and delivered the closing ad- dress of the meeting. Mrs Josephine McGowan,, A. B., College of St Eliz- abeth, of Canton, Ohio, was the guest speaker and delivered an earnest and inspiring address on Catholic Women in the Modern World"
 Other clergymen in attendance were Rev Eugene P. Cryne, director for New Haven and Waterbury. Rev Francis M. O'Shea, assistant local director, Rev Richard P. Morrissey,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16

Electric lights and telephone, in stalled last week, heralded the final breakdown of resistance to the ad- vance of modern science. The house, fortress of the Victorian age sur rounded by skyscrapers and the ioar of midtown traffic. had always been lighted by gas and candles and heav- fly shuttered from the outside world
 The Rev Dr Nathan A. Seagle. rector of St Stephens Episcopal church, conducted the funeral ser vices, assisted by pr Ezra s. ripple, honorary president of Drew Theo-l logical seminary at Madison, N.J.,s and an old friend of the family.
 Dr Seagle read the burial of the dead from the book of Common Prayer, the first part of which clos es:-
 We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can car ry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blesesd be the name of the Lord"
 There was no music, but Dr Seagle recited hymn, and Dr JTipple de- 1ivered an informal prayer in which he alluded to the "gentleness, the kindliness and the human affection" of Miss Wendell.
 There were few flowers. A bunch of orchids pinned to the massive oak front door represented probably more luxury than Miss Wendell had ever known during her life.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
CATHOLIC MASS TO BE SHOWN IN
 FIRST PICTURE
First Moving Screen Ever Taken of the Service Was Screened in PauliSt Church at Rome

New York, March 16-(UP)-The first motion picture ever taken of the Catholic service of the mass was brought to America to-day by Fath- CT J. Wilson Brady of St Thomas church. Minneapolis. who made the picture in Rcme. He had severaJ conferences with the pope concern ing the 13-month year and the set t,ng of permanent date for Easter, When I first proposed the pie ture idea," said Father Brady. q was told it was inconceivable. l pointed out. however. that motion pictures had been made of services at the Eucharistic congress in Chi cago and that, as other pictures were hoped to be taken. it would be better to take such film under the lest conditions. Finally the Vatican gave it's permission.
 Lighting effects in the Sistine chapel were poor so the picture was filmed in St Isadore's, the Paulist fathers chapel. The picture is to be shown in connection with churcL work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
FASCISTS ADMIT THEY MURDERED
 THE COMMUNIST

Fascists surrendered to police today and confessed killing Ernest Hennig, communist member of the city coun- ell. Henning was shot to death in a bus outside Hamburg.
 The confessed assassins were Adelbert Jansen. former police man. and Otto Bammel, a clerk. A third man, Hans Hoeckmeyer. was also arrested in connection with the crime. Jansen and Bammel told po- lice that they decided to shoot Hem mig only after they entered the bus and recognized the communist and Q companion named Camblei, who was wounded. Two other passengers were struck by bullets as Jensen, Bammel and Hoeckmeyer fired if teen shots
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
REPRESENTATIVE
 ASWELL DIES AT
 WASHINGTON
Democrat From Louisiana Has Been Member of Congress for the Past. 20 Years

Washington, March i6-{UP)-
 Rep James Benjamin AswelI. dem Dcrat, La, member of the house Agriculture committee. died here To-day of heart trouble. .Aswell has been a emJnber of all congresses $ince 1911. As senior democrat on the agriculture committee. he led the fight sn the house for inclusion pt food loans in the drought relief bill passed at the last session.
 Aswell represented the eighth dis trict of Louisiana and lived at @atchitoches. He was brought up en a cotton plantation and worked his way through school. He gradu- Rted from the George Peabody Teachers college in 1892 and. later Received the degree of bachelor and bnaster of arts from the University tf Nashville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16

the Arctic in time to take advantage of the summer light and thaws. The tiny craft already has cost close to $500,000 during conversion from a ship of war to ship of science. This figure will be greatly increased.
 At Providence, the Nautilus will be christened formally by Jean Jules Verne, grandson of the man who wrote Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea-" from which Wilkins chose the name of his boat. The actual start on the Arctic trip will be made from London, Wilkins an- nounced. From there they will pro- ceed to Spitzbergen. then the tiny craft will head into the ice pack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
OVER $1O0, ,OOO, ,OOO FOR CHARITY
RESS IN COURT AS
 WITNESS
Mrs Catherine Vaszanckas Is Suing Husband for $5O,OOO and Actress Is for Mother

The $50.000 civil action of Mrs. Catherine Vaszuckas against her hus- band, Joseph Vaszauckas on trial in the common pleas court here, was frightened this morning when Miss Catherine Vaszauckas, daughter of the parties. who is a star performer in the Mutual Burlesque shows, took the stand to testify in her mothers behalf Miss Vaszauckas whose stage name is linda Wasau, arrived in Waterbury at II o'clock last evening from Fort Wayne, Ind, where she left the show. She is scheduled to leave tonight to join the performance opening at Toledo, O.
 Her mother is suing her father for proceeds of their liquor business, money made on their farm in Mid dlebury and from the sale of mort gages. The complaint alleges that the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
AGED PEOPLE AT CHURCH AS FIRE
 CUTTED HOME
One Old Crippled Man on Top Floor Was Carried Out By the Police

Providence, R. l., Mar 16.-(UP) Most of the 9s elderly occupants of the Broad street Home for Aged Persons. Q private institution. were attending church services when fire caused $50,000 damage to the home last night. and none was injured.
 The fire originated on the top floor of the four-story colonial struc- ture. Only Colwell Cassins. "A, cripple, was on the floor, and he was carried to safety by police and firemen.
 Many rooms on other floors were watersoaked. and only 5s of the eld- |erly persons were ableto sleep in the hsme following the fire. Twenty five were accommodated at St Jo- seph's hospital and others were given shelter in private dwellings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
TWO BROTHERS TELL WHY THEY
 USED PISTOLS
Two Other Men Accused Them of Stealing the Bonus of a Fifth Man Held in Bonds

Hartford. Conn. March 16-(UP) Two men were in court to-day end two others in hospital, one rear death. as result of shooting said to have followed charges the
 former robbed World War veteran of $370 in bonus money. John and
 Dominick Pu!itano, brothers. were |said to have told police they shot ||,Louis Moribito and Dominick Fulco Saturday because the latter pair in- |ferred they stole Carmello Monottfs federal veterans compensation.
 Morabito was reported dying from Ithree wounds at St Farncis' hospital 'tc-day. Frlco was said to be out of danger. Tie Pulitano brothers were |arraigned in police court to-day and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
Chinese Are Mourning
 Over The Hard Times

New York, March 16.-(UP)- There is an old Chinese proverb," said Harry Chan, secretary of the Gee How Oak Tin association, (which goes like this: If there is too much rice in the rosewood pantry, there are hungry people in the dusty road'." And that is the reason why a group of melancholy Chinese mer- chants from several American cities celebrated. so very economically yes- terday the 3,205th anniversary of the death of the celestial emperor, Shun Ali. In fact, Harry Chan remarked as he observed through the window the efforts of the brothers to keep out of the way of the sightseeing busses, business is terrible,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
Wendell Family History Ended
 By Death Call
Last of Six Recluse Sisters Has Joined
 the Others in Family Vaults in Trim ity Cemetery-BrOther Was Founder
FOURTEEN CHARITIES WILL GET
 MILLIONS IF THE WILL HOLDS
BY JOHN M. COOPER Limited Press Staff Correspondent

New York, March l6 - (UP) -- fortune of more ready be disposed of today and the tradition of the Wendell family established century by trading founder John Gotteb Wendell broken
 Miss Ella " Won Wendell recuse the somb dusty house of mystery Fifth and 39h joined the others in the family vault Trinity cemetery The simple funeral services attended by l9 persons and dog
 The dog fat white poodle named Tobey (he line Iobeys the only living thing which Miss Wendell could show afeeon It lay during the services front of her eoffn of the dark hall facing When carried the hea Toby followed the looked the crowd of gheers the again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
KING ALFONSO OF
 SPAIN GUARDED
 BYLONDON POLICE
King Was in Good Spirits But Many Uniformed P0- lice Surrounded Him

London. March 16-(UP)-Kins Alfonso of Spain, who arrived last night apparently In unusually good health and smiling broadly despite the recent threats to his throne. was the object of extraordinary police precautions today. e.
 Two inspectors, several sergeants and 30 uniformed police officers as- sembled in the luggage room and dozens of plain clothes detectives mingled with the crowd at Victoria station upon the arrival of the king. who came here to visit his mothar- ln-law, Princess Beatrice, who is i'll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16

a mess of fire. Her husband, resting in another room. stumbled toward her, groping to reach the side of his wife. although the kitchen was vivid with flames. at last he reached her.
 His hands touched the flaming dress and were burned. He at- tempted to beat it out. not daring to leave her to summon assistance. If he could have seen, he could have picked up a blanket on a nearby chair. But he stuck to his task, un- fiinchingly. Finally neighbor. Dan iel Reese. saw the flames and dashed in He wrapped the sightless woman in the blanket and extinguished the flames.
 Police took the two to a hospital but 1t was too late. Mrs Hoffman died two hours later. Her husband Is still under treatment for severe burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-16
Catholic Women
 In Ninth Annual
 Meeting Sunday
GOVERNMENT HAS GIVEN FIGURES
 ON PROHIBITION
While the Antis and Tem= perance People Battle, Some Startling Data Have Been Revealed
By DELBERT CLARK

United Press Stan Correspondent )
 Washington, March 16.-CUP)- While the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment and the Wo- mems Christian Temperance Union engaged in a long-range debate to- day over the economic merits of pro- hibition, government figures covering the. 20-year period from 1911 to 1880 disclosed the following perti- nent data on prohibition enforce ment.
 l.. Tax gallons of distilled spirits including alcohol, produced in 1880 totaled 195,0OO.000, the heaviest total in the period except 1917.
 ?. Liquor taxes collected in 1880 were considerably less than one half of 1 per cent of the total federal revenue. whereas in 1915 they amounted to 32 per cent;
 3. Alcohol dispensed to physi- clans in 1880 totalled 231,000 gallons, as compared with 65,0OO gallons in 1928, while whiskey allotted to phy- sicians in 1880 amounted to 75,OOO as compared with 26.0O0 gallons in 1923;
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