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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-24

The tenth of 12 remarkable arti- cles by Julia Blanshard, stan writer, whom NEA Service and The Democrat sent to Soviet Russ sia to get tho biggest story in the world to-day. No casual tourist stopping at fashionable hotels and travelling de luxe, she lived with and among Russians as they went about their daily lives under their amazing social and economic sys- tenn, and here she presents the story of . people, not the story of . cause.
 By JULIA BLANSHARD Star Writer for NEA Service and
 The Democrat, Sent to Soviet
 Russia Especially for
 This Series
 Copyright 1881 NEA Service, Incl
 If you lived in Russia to-day you would find innumerable op- portunities to play. The govern nfent itself would make y ou sports conscious. It would offer you playgrounds and vacations and sporting equipment as part of its national plan.
 But it would not offer you any thing like an amusement park The Soviet government begins and ends it's code of recreation with the question: What benefit does the citizen get out of 1t?
 The government has sold the people on the idea that leisure :s given them for constructive pur- poses. Rest and care for the sick and tired; sports for all young sters; culture for everyone. The government considers it just as Important to supply ways fol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
AIRSHIP AKRON FORCED TOSTAY
 OUT ALL NIGHT
High Winds Prevented Her From Landing and It
 Was Decided to Stay
 AlOft

I.akehurst, N. J., Nov 4.--(UP) High winds sweeping over the wide flat spaces around. the huge airship hangar here last night kept the giant dlrigibie Akron out all night and seriously damaged the navy blimp K-1, largest non- rigid dirigible In the world. As the blimp was being grounded. high winds threw 1t against the hangar, ripped the envelope open, and caused 1t to collapse. The ground crew was ordered to re- lease the dirigible, which carried Lieut. g. M. Bailey and two other officers, before 1t collapsed. They were uninjured. The Akron was placed in the hangar shortly after daylight beside the smaller Los Angeles. r.. ,te
 The Akron was tied to c moor ing mast with Q skeleton crew aboard, while it's officers waited for the wind to go down before attempting to maneuverf its huge bulk into the hangar beside It's older bunk-nate. the. Los Angeles. The Akron, carrying 207 passen- gers, including newspaper men, in n test of it's carrying capacity, re- turned last night with the Los Angeles from ap ail-dny flight over New Jersey and peighboring states.
 The Los Angeles tilted her. nose to the ground first for landing, tied onto the portable mooring mast, and was lowed into the hangar without any difficulty. By the time the Akron's turn came for docking the wind had increased to velocity which made 1t danger ous to attempt to ease her into the airship shed. She was left to swing with the wind, her nose hitched to the mooring mast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
States And Country Administer Rebukes
 To Republican Party
Three Cities of State, Hartford, Bridge DOT { and New Haven Rushed Over the Line to Elect Democrat Mayors Majorities Were Grati- flying to Leaders
SOCIALIST SECOND
 IN BRIDGEPORT

New Haven, Conn, Nov 4-(UP) Democrats captured the munich pal elections in Connecticut's three largest cities yesterday but the amazing strength exhibited by a socialist candidate for mayor of Bridgeport was the feature of the balloting. tf
 Mayor Edward T. Buckingham of Bridgeport was reelected by q plurality of only 2,805 votes over Jasper McLevy, state socialist leader who has been running for governor and mayor of Bridgeport for nearly a quarter of a century. A total of 15,084 persons voted for the socialist for mayor but many of them split their tickets and only one socialist alderman, Fred Schwarzkopf, was elected, the democratic aldermanic major ity of 21 remaining intact. Will liam s. Mason. the republican mayoralty candidate. trailed far behind with 9.374 votes and only two republicans won aldermanic berths.
 New Haven democrats swept Alderman John W. Murphy, la- bor leader, cigar maker and church vocalist into the mayors office by an unprecedented plur- ality of 9,33s votes over Lrwson w. Hall, republican. Murphy suc- ceeds Mayor Thomas A. Fully, whose demand for renomination as vindication for q city financial difficulty. was refused by the re- |.ruD7icafIsss Sg is.Sg ts-s' iContInued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
DEER HUNTING IN
 !. STATEOF MAINE ! HAS KILLED FIVE
Two Other Hunters Are Missing in Sec tion Where Mitchell Kauf-
 man Was Lost

Bangor, Me, Nov 4-(UP)- The -day-oid Maine deer hunt ing seaBon already has taken e toll of i've lives, and two other hunters were lost today in the Moosehead lake region where Mitchell B. Kaufman. Boston rub- Der manufacturer, perished when separated from .compnnions nearly q year ago. Theodore n. Houle. -a6gA zAestlaad t is..3sin9 spsetefkrg akwsss separated from two. companions between Redwood and Plttsofi Monday. He left Q trail to start q deer and when he failed to return his two fellow hunters discharged their rifles as signals, but to no avail.
 sheriff Elton l.. Markham, who directed the monster search for Kaufman, organized posse of 35 woodsmen to hunt for Houle.
 Alexander W. Skillin, 27. of Fal- mouth. was reported missing near Lake Concomgomoc in the region northeast of Moosehead lake.
 Victims of accidental shooting were Ellery Worcester. 35. of Col umbia Falls. James Mulhern, 22. of Bangor, Wendell II. OsRood, 26. of Randolph, Percy Morkan. 40, of Chelsea, and Eugene Mason of Cornish,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
MORE VICTORIES
 IN ALL SECTIONS
 OF THE COUNTRY

Ionia, Michigan, November = (UP) - Michael J. Hart. bean jobber from Saginaw. has been named Michigan's only democratic congressman, and this districts first democratic representative in 33 years. Hart's selection in the rock republican eighth con- gressional district gave the demo- cratic party nationally its gain of one vote in the next house of rep resentatives. and may determine control of that house.
 As an instance of an astonishing reversal of sentiment over n period of a few years, or a few months. the primary vote figure Is cited. Republicans cast 34.803 votes then and democrats cast only 4.439:. Complete unofficial returns in yesterday's special election gave Hart 25.s43 votes to 20,792 for his republican opponent. Floss Q. FL dred of Ionia, Q majority larger
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
FIVE.YEAR-OLD
 PREACHER HAS
 AMAZED PEOPLE
Arthur McCaffrey Com pletely Astonnded His Audiences By Lectures Against Sin

Evansville. Ind, Nov 4--(UP)-- Ipive-year-old Arthur McCaffrey. IT,. the sLittie Preacher of the ' sRlaygrnundH. is el,inE anaazad audiences of adults what C sinful world this is. Althoug only old enough to be in e kindergarten. he has preached in childish treble to large gatherings here and at Mt Carmel, III. Later this week he will deliver an eyanselistic sermon at Zion, Ky. His favorite of 600 BibIicai quotations he knows is "repent for the kingdom of God is at hand" His prayers reveal that his head is troubled by economic problems.
 "He's Q dandy preacher but he's regular fellow .besides., say his two most loyal supporters. the six year-old twins, Junior and June Efhnger. They lead in singing "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" and "The Little Brown Church in the Vale, when Arthur conducts services. When Arthur prays at the childhood meetings. he never forgets to mention his dog "Pouch' and to refer to the white pony and the two old rabbits a neighbor boy owns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
FORD LAYS
 ASIDE HIS
 TRACTORS
Gives Them a Rest While He Employs Men to Do the Work-7OO Work CTS T,,ke Place of l5O Men

Dearborn. Mich, Nov. 4.-(UP). Henry Ford, whose tractors rev. olutionized farming in many sec- tions of the world, is harvesting crops on his 5000 acre farm here with man power and 1t is recalled he recently stated mo one in Dear born will go hungry this winter"
 Between 500 and 700 men, re- cruits mostly from unemployed ranks, are employed at $5 a day to AC the work 160 men and ma chimes could accomplish.
 The farm schedule was revised last winter, 1t was revealed, when Ford anticipated employment con- ditions of 1892. Against the advice of his agricultural experts, the automobile manufacturer refused to allow soil on the farm to be treated for ithe spring planting.
 As . consequence, 1t was neces- sary to weed the, fields. During the planting season hoes were more in evidence than tractors. One tractor, farm supervisors said, remained in . repair shop three weeks after Q minor break down.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
OF D. A. R. REFUSES
 TO BE SPEAKER

Boston, Nov 4-(UP)-Because a man whose name Is on the fa- nous blacklist" of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be among the speakers. Mrs Lowell Fletcher Hobart of Washington. sident-genera of the D. A. R.. has declined to address the Insti- tute of Current International Problems here Friday.
 The "blacklisted" speaker Ia Frederick J. Libby of Washington. of the National Council for Prevention of War.
 Ut does not seem possible that the people of Massachusetts could gain by staging an institution at which people were permitted to speak. who. by their own testl- mony, were unwilling to defend this said Mrs Hobart. "Why not invite only the speakers who are known to be active in fidelity to their native land?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
PILOT HAD BIG THRILLER WHILE
 WIFE WATCHED
She Ran From Field Before
 He Started to Leap From His Broken Plane

East Hartford. Conn. Nov A. (UPl-Lieutenant Carl B. Harper, test pilot for the Chance Vought corporation, took aloft an experi- mental combat plane late yesterday to see if the new all-metai wings would stand a power dive at 23O miles an hour. At 10000 feet over Manchester. he nosed downward. The strea mlined ship roared earth ward for 2,500 feet. Then tho top wing began to shudder. A moment later. 1t snapped off.
 Several miles away. tho pilots wife saw the wing break and the plane dive out of control and she rushed for the hospital. Because of the distance she did not see Har- per struggle to free himself from the spinning fusilage and finally drop loose with his parachute. She did meet him at the hospital. how ever, for he descended on n hard pavement and broke an ankle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
TAMMANY CAME THROUGH WITH
 FLYING COLORS
Powerful Machine e Swept Into Tremen- dOus Victory in the Off Election in New York City

New York, Nov. 4.--(UP).- Tammany and its powerful ma chine swept into a tremendous vic- tory in New York's off year elec- ton yesterday. It had geared itself to "rebuke" the Seabury investiga- ton of city affairs, and the large vote Tammany acquired indicated that the voters paid little or no heed to the Seabury revelations of fat bank accounts of some Tam many officeholders. nor to stories of 'tin boxes' which hoarded funds seemingly far beyond the reach of men with municipal salaries.
 There were some cases where Tammany's march was little slowed--particularly in the case of men running for office, whose names had been spread beneath the pitiless glare of Judge Seabury't searchlight. But, all in all. Tam many rolled along to big win and was cheering to-day. The machine which believes in supplementinG the glad hand with such substan- tial. things as tons of coal for freezing widows, overrode oppoi sition strongly.
 The McQuader, the McCooeyf and the various outstanding poiit. ical families who have welded into political unit under guidanshir of John K. Gprry,. Tammany leader f Fbushed tho Tafnffaiiy bf0c 0fF ctfff. dldates to m outstanding success Samuel Levy. democratic candidate for borough presidenccy, won by tS0. 900 or more from Col. Edward Burlington. republican. Norman Thomas, perennial socialist candi- date for every office from president down. was third.
 James A. McQuade, who appear ed before the legislative investi-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Majority in the House By Slight Lead Will Give Democrats Power to Elect Speaker and Con- trol Appointment of Committees in the Next Congress
MAY BE FORECAST
 OF 1932 ELECTION
By RAYMOND CHAPTER (IJnitcd Press Stan C0rresposadent

(Unifcd Press Stan COfreSp0mucntl
 Washington, Nov A. (UPl - Democrats have won a numerical r. ajority in the house of represeri- tatives and expect to elect Q speaker and control committees when congress meets December [.
 Some doubt still remained, how would command on the showdown q tie. In this case control might depend on absentees and private deals.
 "The election of Michael J, Hart. democrat. in the eighth Michigan district. makes me doubly certain of democratic house." Rep John N. Garner, democratic candidate for speaker, told the United Press at his home in Uvalde, Tex.
 The elections yesterday resulted in the following house strength:
 Democrats, 217.
 Republicans, 215.
 Farmer-Labor, 1.
 Vacancies. 2.
 Democrats were cheered by the results of the scattered voting but the results were not regarded gen. orally as conclusive as to the drift of sentiment for next years presi- dential race, t,.... i.., Tn New York state. democrats failed to get control of the assem- biy though they needed to galn only six seats. they also failed. In l A. hard fights to seixe the: old Long, republicans holding it with an easy lead for John B. Hoiiister. Democrats attached importance to the election of Former Cover nor A. Harry Moore as governor of New Jersey over David Baird, Jr, republican. whose election was urged by administration suokes- men as n gesture of moral support for President Hoover.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
l9l3L LIBERTY
 NICKEL IS ONE THAT IS SOUGHT
Some Coin Collectors Got Mixed Up When They Read the Offer of Re. ward

Los Angeles. Nov 4-(UP)--Be- cause a local coin collector failed Co specify In his offer of q sac re- ward what kind of 1918 nickel he wanted, scores of amateur numis- matists to-day were doomed 10 disappointment. When R. A. Wil- son offered the reward he wanted a 1918 Liberty head nickel. oi which there were only about six minted. instead of the 1918 Endian head coins, it was said.
 Wilson offered ti.2b for 1a23 Lincoln pennies. alth Sugh Harry e. Leland. another numismatist, said they were worth only about 70 cents each. Leland said that Max Mehl. Fort Worth, lsex, coin collector. has O. standing offer of tho for genuine leis Liberty head nickols.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Governor Roosevelt ! Defeated Alfred J. !
 Smith In New York
RefOrestratiOn Plan of the Governor Was Backed Even By Tammany Hall Democrats Failed to Change Assembly, Roosevelt and Smith to Bury Hatchet - Roose- welt Strength for Presi-l dent Grows

Albany. N. r., Nov 4--(UP)-- Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt has emerged victorious in his sec- ond test of strength with former Governor Alfred l.. Smith.
 A state reforestration amendment urged by Roosevelt and opposed by Smith in what had been hailed as 0 significant split between the two leading New York democrats, has been carried by an estimated ? to vote.
 Roosevelt's first test of strength, ono which incidentally led to a strong friendship between the two men during which the New York governor thrice nominated Smith for the presidency. came In 1911. That year the Legislature con- vened to choose a successor to Sem ator Chauncey M. Depew. Smith was democratic leader of the as- sembly. Roosevelt was a democrat ic senator from Duchess county
 Tammany hall had chosen "Bluo-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
WAITE RBURY DEMOCRATS
 REJOICING
They Had Led the Way
 Some Weeks Ago Mayor Hayes, Some Ex- Mayors and Town
 Chairman Are Jubilant

Mayor Frank Hayes. Town Chair man John H. Crary, ex-Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile. ex-Mayor Will liam E. Thoms and other demo- cratic leaders of the city were jubilant over the success of the party in the polling in Connecticut and other states yesterday. The fact that the four largest cities in this state are now in the demo- cratic column, coupled with the gain made in congress and in other states of the Union, indicate, they declared, that the national election next year will be one of the great est in history.
 "Connecticut is surely showing Q gradual democratic. swing" de- clared Mayor Hayes. There is no
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
SENTENCE GIVEN LORD KYLSANT
 WAS APPROVED

London. Nov 4-CUP)-The ap- peal of Lord kylsant. one of tho outstanding financiers of Britain. against conviction and sentence 10 a year in prison on charges of cir culating false statements in the prospectus of tho Royal Mail steam Packet company. was dismissed to-day by the old Bailey court of criminal appeal.
 Lord Kyisant. through his attor- ney. tho distinguished Sir John Si- mon, had argued on Monday against his conviction in tho lower courts. Tho case was taken under consideration yesterday. He had been free on hail pending appeal. Tho Royal Mall line. under Lord kylnant's ehalrmHnehip. had been ln serious financial difficulties prior Co revelation Of the charges against hlma -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
MAUDE ADAMS IN STAGE COME BACK
 PROVES SUCCESS
Another Veteran of Drama, Otis Skinner, Appeared With Her in Merchant of Venice"

Cleveland. O.. Nov 4-(UP)- Maude Adams. tho Peter Pan, Lady Babbie and Leonora of American stage tradition. emerged from n l3- year retirement last night to achieve q personal triumph as Por- tia In Bhakespeare's "Merchant of Venice"
 Miss Adams. with the samo ex- quisite grace that captivated audi ences at the close of the last cen- tury, stood behind the footlights of the Ohio theater and received the most thupderous applauso given an artist in q local theater.
 Appearing with her was another veteran of tho American stage, Otis Skinner. who preceded her from retirement. spoke the lines Of 'Bhyiock" and waa cheered warmly by audit0FB and praised by review. ora a-..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
JUDGE HINCKS TO DECIDE SALE OF
 WINCHESTER co
Plans Will Be Laid Before Him -- Western Cart ridge Co to Buy Plant for $7,0O0,0OO

New Haven, Nov 4--(UP)-- Plans for the sale of the Winchester Repeating Arms company to the Western Cartridge company will be laid before U. s. Judge Carol C.. : Hincks by a reorganization com- ynittee next Tuesday. If the plan Is acceptable to the court, the fore- closure and sale action of the Chase National bank of New York. trustee. will be dropped.
 S7,0o0. 900 has been offered by the Western company and approved by committees representing the vari- Ous Winchester interests. Opera ton of the winchester plant In thls city will continue # the sale Is made. President Franklin Oiin of the cartridge company announced last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Girls And Boys Ent1used
 OUer The Democrat Fr0Lic
Some of the Waterbury Thespians May Become Real Stars - One of
 First Applicants Is
 Miss Sternberg,
PRICE OF VICTORY
 MAY BE STARDOM


 Waterbury young people, and footfight fame, were at Q high pitch especially those who aspire to win of enthusiasm to-day, following yesterdays initial announcement of the Waterbury Democrats plan to stage an ali-local "Frolic" at the Fox-Poli Palace theater during the week beginning Sunday, November 15. s
 Never before in the history of the city has an announcement of an amateur show been received with such intense interest and spontaneous enthusiasm as was ac- corded the publication yesterday of The Democrats plan to aid pros- pective theatrical stars to reach their desired goal.
 In all probability the over-gen- erous response which greeted The Democrats announcement was oc- casioned, not only by the fact that Waterbury is and always has been theatricafly-minded city, but by the impressive details arranged for the presentation of the "Frolic."
 One Hundred in Cast
 While the revue is.to be staged with an ail- Waterbury cast of at least 100 boys and girls, 1t will not be in any sense an amateur pro- duction. Arrangements have been made by The Democrat and the Fox-Poii Palace theater to present the "Frolic'' in a thoroughly pro- fesional manner--in a manner which will give members of the cast a proper and fitting opportu- nity to best display their talent.
 Tn thie respect the services of Victor Hyde. the prominent Broad way director and producer, have been secured by The Democrat, and he will personally supervise the entire presentation. ', ME IIydsxAsili come co NfntsrilfS the latter part of this week and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Late Bulletins
YOUTHFUL PLAINTIFF WINS $sOO
most tnlcntctl ''T'roIlckcr.'' [

a Boston, Nov 4-(Ur)-Joe Bruno five, the young est plaintiff ever to appear in federal court here, won his case despite his steaas refusal to submit his chest dent, had sued for $20O00 damages. Though he would not display his chest injuries to the jury he was award ed a $900 verdict. v ? etttf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
GOVERNOR CROSS GIVES REASONS
 FOR LANDSLIDE
Hoover Regime Has Been Evasive and President Delays Action Hoping God or Events Would Rescue Him
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Stan COrrcsDondcntl

Hartford. Conn. Nov 4-(UP)- Republicans suffered reverses In yesterdays off-year elections be- cause they refused to take the peo- pie into their confidence regarding their plans for solving foreign and domestic problems. Governor Wil- bur l.. Cross said to-day in the first detailed statement on nation- al political matters he has issued from the capitol since he took off, flee ten months ago,
 The Hoover's administrators policy has been ''evasive" and the president has deferred action by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
UMBRELLACH JUMP FAILED

s Worcester, Mass, Nov 4-( (UP) )-Parachpte jump, ing portrayed in the movies, intrigued Joe Msknis, eight. So he appropriated the family umbrela held it alof and stepped of the porch of his home. He made one-pont landing spraning his right ankle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
BOYS GLIDER. TO BE. TESTED,

PRiIadelphia, Nov 4-(UPJ-OHicials of. the w.. Freeand Kendrck recreation center announced that onean glider, built by the boys of the neghborhood, which has been under construction for a year is ready to make it's test flight. ..,.,.. ..3 4f :t.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
WEEKS PLANTS FIRST TREE

Bennington, Vt Nov 4-(UP)-An avenue of elm trees five miles long, is being created between the his torc villages of Bennington and North Bennington The first tree was planted by Congressman John E. Weeks. Money for the elms was raised by public subscription
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
FORCER WRITES STORIES IN PEN

the penitentiary may mean lost wears in some mems lives, but not to Roscoe Dowe Seattle forger who is writing short stories.' Dowell has averaged $500
 month for time with his stories appearing in eral we'll known magazines. '',.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
LAHORE BISHOPS SON KILLED

on con "f +bo h;ahon of obore India wa ;rstantv I killed when his shotgun discharged, while stepping out of rowboat lake near here. He born in India and educated at Oxford He is survived by his widow and one child ''3tf 'eF7' -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
BEE BLAMED FOR CRASH.

Philadelphia, Nov 4--(UP)-You can't keep your mind driving when bee gets friendly; accord ing to Benjamin Frantz and George Levin who landed in hospital when bee entered their machine near here Fanz lost control of the car and crashed Into pole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
FIREMEN DISSOLVE WINE BRICKS

Howell, Mich, .Nev (UP3--Firemen called to ex- tngush fire at the store of Dr Clifford E. Parker, vet erinaran did more harm than good. Damage from the blaze slight, but water applied by fremen dissolved Parker's 2,500 stock of wine bricks. .ti ". 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
TRUMPETER BEATS RADIO

Aberdeen Wash, Nov 4--(UP)--A broadcasting trucks advertising music disturbed hotel guests Pleas failed rumpeter leaned from his window blasted his horn until the mechanical music gave up, drove off,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

Bellngham, Wash Nov 4-(UP)-Gof course manager Walter Brown drained water hazard. found 5000 balls. ., .,a..