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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
STATE SUPT OF
BANKS JOSEPH
FREDERICK FREE
Found Not Guilty By Jury
After 10 Hours Deliber.
ati0n-U. S. Bank in
New York Involved Him

New York.. May 2s.-(UP)--
Joseph A. Broderick. state superin-
tendent Of banks, was found not
guilty to-day Of wilful neglect Of
duty In not closing sooner the Bank
Of the United States with $160,000,-
900 on deposit by 100000 persons.
The jury was out almost is hours
before reaching a verdict. Evidence
consumed eight weeks Of the trial
on the misdemcanor charge with
Its penalty OF from six months to
three years and q $500 fine.
Broderick was indicted October
10, 1881, accused In three instances
Of failing to perform the duties
imposed upon him by law In rcla-
ton to the affairs of the Bank of
the United States. In another
count he was charged with having
conspired with five officers of the
bank to violate certain banking
regulations. He specifically was
accused OF having failed to make
require, examinations OF the banks
records under stipulated periods.
He was charged with failing TO
inform the directors of the bank
on the status of the institutions af.
fairs as reported to him by his ex-
aminers. He also was charged
with neglect OF duty In failing TO
close the bank upon finding cer-
tain conditions existing. II was
on the last named charge that the
verdict to-day was returned.
Broderick first was brought 10
trial last winter, but n mistriul
was declared on February 20 whom
1t was discovered that two Jurors
did not make proper answers to
questions when they were accepted.
The second trial was started on
April 4. with an imposing array Of
character witnesses for the defend
ant. led by Gov Franklin y. Roose-
welt. Lieut. Gov Herbert II. Lch-
man and Alfred II. Smith $40
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
YOUTH IS DEAD
BUT REFUSED TO
NAME GUILTY
Girls Took Him for a Ride
Four Months Ago and
He Was Fatally Injured

Decatur, Ala. May 2s-(UP)--
Two girls who took 19-year-old
Jack Carter for a ride four months
ago remained unnamed to-day be-
cause their victim died. refusing to
talk. Carter had known for weeks
he would die; doctors had told him
death would come to him at any
moment; sheriff's investigators had
pleaded with him for the whole
story Of the "ride." The Pulaski,
Tenn, youth refused to talk.
Once, four girls and a man were
arrested and brought face to face
with him.
"I've never seen them before. y
Carter murmured.
He did say that he met one OF
the girls at n dance, but that he
didn't know her full name. nor the
name Of her companion.
They drove a coupe, he said. and
picked him up on the street the
night of January 20. They drove
him to a field near Athens, Ala.
where they shot him and left him
to die. .
The cries of the youth. wounded
In the chest and arm. attracted a
motorist who passed the scene an
hour later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
Speaker Garner Is Not
To Be- Frightened Off By
Any TRADE From Hoover

II don't see how II 10 possible for
my bill to unbalance the budget
when the bill carries with It gaso-
line tax raising $42,000,00O q year,
more than sufficient to take care Of
interest ana sinking fund require
ments Of bonds issued for construc-
tlon."
The speaker said 50 republicans
had come to him and promised to
support his bill. which was APP
proved by the democratic majority
Of the house. As soon as the ways
and means committee completes
hearings on the measure next week
the house will lay all other work
aside and take Il up.
Mr. Hoover appNved the Gar.
ner bill provision increasing the
RECOMMENDATION Corporations Dor.
rowing power by $1,000.000,0O0 to
finance 'self-liquidating" projects.
But the public works bond Issue
plan he denounced as an "unex.
ampled raid on the public treas
ury."
"The urgent question to-day is
the prompt balancing Of the bud
get" the president said. when
that IL implanted ! propose to
support adequate measures for re-.
lief cf distress and unemployment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
MANUFACTURERS
SALES TAX BILL
MAY BE VICTOR
Senate Wants Just II
More Votes to Put II
Oyer-The House May
Again Beat II
BY LYLE c. WILSON

united Press Staff Corrcspondent)
Washington, May 2S-CUP)-
The general manufacturers sales
tax will be substituted In the sem
ate billion dollar tax bill for So
called luxury and nuisance taxes
to-day II dozen more votes can
be found for the measure.
With the vote on the general
sales tax considered certain to-day.
1t Is possible that the senate will
complete the tax bill before ad-
journment tonight. Then the
schedule calls for regular session
Monday, despite the holiday.
The senate concluded a nine
hour session yesterday with an es-
timated $685. 1000 Of revenue
safely voted into the bill. The final
action was to defeat an amend
ment by Senator Howell, republic
can, Neb. to exempt checks for So
or less from the two-cent levy on
bank checks. Banks will collect the
tax.
Western senator's massed their
strength in favor of the Howell
amendment, which has designed
especially to relieve checks for
farm produce from the levy. The
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28

Thomas parochial school, mem
Der Of the class Of 1921. In the
same year he entered the Lasal-
iette Preparatory college in Hart
ford. He completed his studies at
the .LaSaiette seminary at Alta
mount, N. ". Rev Thomas Newrnan,
former Waterburian, ID expected to
be one Of the assisting priests at
his mass tomorrow morning.
Father Balfe Is the son of Mr.
and Mrs William w. Balfe of II
State street. He studied In the local
public schools and entered the La.
Saiette College In 1921. He com.
pleted his studies at Altamount.
REV John McGinniss of Litchfeld
Is expected to preach the sermon
tom orrow morning. Assisting Father
Bale will be Rev Finton Tehan
and Rev Francis sugrue, both
graduates of st Thomas school Of
this city. They are at present To-
Gated In Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28

: Washington, May 2S--(U. P.)---
Speaker Garner was determined to-.
day to push his $2,147,000,o00 UNI
employment relief program through
the house despite President Hoov.
er's vehement denuneiation OF II
as "the most gigantic pork barrel
ever proposed by the American con
gress."
The dispute between M Hoov.
or and Garner conferred around the
billion dollar provision for public
works, Including more than 1000
postofiices and other federal build.
lngs throughout the country: These
would be financed by @ bond issue:
The president accused Garner OF
enumerating the countless local
projects in his bill In an effort to
win the, support. Of these commun:
tiles ut the expense Of the national
welfare. He said many OF the Post.
Office projects had been discredited
BY congress as extravagant. He de.
ciared the program would unbai.
ance the budget and would give
work to only 100000 men at the
"If the president had sssgsstsd
my BILL" Garner retorted IT
wouidn't have been q pork barrel.
It would have been statcsmanlike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
KING AND QUEEN
REVIVED One OF
THE OLD CUSTOMS
They Had Dinner Served
in the Royal Box, Just
Like King Edward in
Olden Days

London, May 2s--(UP)--The
king and queen revived q custom
instituted by King Edward and
Queen Alexandra when they had
dinner served in the royal box last
night at the Covent Garden opera.
Servants brough food. linen, and
silver from Buckingham palace
and served their majesties between
acts The royal party dined In an
antc-room Of the royal box. hidden
from the audience.
The party included the princess
royal. Lady Mimic. aud Lord AL
lendals. The appearance of the
king and queen, ct the opera for
the first time this season drew a
large crowd to hear Tannhauser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
TO DRY CHICAGO
BEFORE START OF
CONVENTIONS
Federal Agents Took Over
28 Wet Spots Yester.
day-Army of Drys All
Over the City

Chicago, May 2S-(UP)-Feder.
al prohibition agents raided rs
places In Chicago and the suburbs
early today as part of an asserted
campaign to dry up the city for the
national political conventions In
June. The agents. acting on evil
dence gathered during the past few
days by undercover operatives, ar
rested more than 40 persons. The
raids were simultaneous.
Nearly every section Of the city
was entered by a large force Of
federal men operating under pro-
hibition administrator Malachi l..
Harvey. They followed a visit here
a few days ago by Amos w. w.
Woodcock, federal prohibition adj
ministrator. He said he was sur
veying" the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
Campaign To Bring
In Non-Voters To
Start During Week
Democratic List of Voters
Will Be Swelled to
Greater Proportions
Check Up Begins on
Prospective List Of
NOn.V Voters

Intensive campaigning among
the non voters Of Waterbury Will
be launched during the coming
week by the democratic party un.
der the leadership Of Town Chair
pose Of swelling the local list of
qualified electors to It's fullest ex-
tent in preparation for the Novem-
Der polling, It was stated to-day.
Already the democratic leaders Of
the city have begun q check-up Of
prospective new voters and their
action Ia expected to be followed
during the coming month BY the
heads Of the local 8. o. p. organiza-
ton.
Last year we made between
$500 and 1900 new voters for
the city election" Town Chairman
Crazy stated to-day. with inter-
est In the coming state and ma
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28

w Rev william r. Balfe, M. s. and
Rev Bernard =. Reilly, M. s., who
were ordained to the priesthood
last Saturday in the Cathedral OF
the Immaculate Conception in AL
bany. N. Y, will celebrate their
first solemn high masses IN this
city tomorrow morning. Father
Balfe will sing his first mass IN
the Church OF the Immaculate Con-
ception at IL o'clock, while Father
Reilly will officiate IN st. Thomas
church at the same hour. Hun.
dreds OF relatives and friends OF
both priests are expected to be IN
attendance.
Both young priests who remain
ed in Albany following their .ordin-
alton Twill arrive home today to
complete arrangements for their
first masses.
Father Reilly Is the son Of Mrs.
Catherine Reilly Of 20 Catherine
avenue. He Is a graduate Of st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
CURTIS MAY Ask !
I COURT MERCY AT
TRIAL TO-DAY

Hopeweli, N. j.. May 2s-(UP)
John Hughes Curtis, Lindbergh
kidnapping faker, to-day considered
throwing himself on the mercy Of
the court as the .Hunterdon county
grand jury prepared to return an
Indictment against him on q mis-
demeanor charge. Curtis, suggest
ed action, II was said. was the re-
suit Of an announcement by Prose-
cutor Hauck that Colonel Charles
"A. Lindbergh, victim OF the Curtis
hoax, would testify against the
Norfolk shipbuiIder when and y
The indictment was scheduled
for announcement soon after 1880
o'clock q. m. (EDT) when court
opened at Wilmington, common
pleas Judge Adam. g. Robbins was
10 set Immediately thereafter for
trial. Curtis Ia charged with OBJ.
STRUGGLING justice.
There was no major develop.
nent IN the hunt for the kidnap ers
who stole Charles a. LindberRf Jr.
from his home here March 4.
Killed che 20 months old baby and
left the body within glght Of his
Darenfg home while q world wide
1earch was underway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
Local Victory Fund
Drive OF Democrats
Starts On Thursday
Leaders in This City and.
Vicinity Are to As
semble at The Elton to
Begin the Drive 49, Wa
terbury's Share to
Democratic Fund Is
$4,000
CITY DIVIDED
INTO 20 ZONES

Democratic leaders Of Water
bury ana vicinity will gather at the
Hotel Elton next Thursday for the
purpose Of launching the local
drive for contributions to the
party victory fund. j. Francis
Smith of this city Is executive Sec
rotary OF the committee In charge
Of the drive in Connecticut. Elk
Governor Harry e. Byrd Of vir-
ginia, John II. Fahey of Boston.
president Of the United States
Chamber OF Commerce, Governor
Wilbur L. Cross and Mayor Frank
Hayes of this city will be the
principal speakers.
Thursdays session will mark
the Official opening of the demo-
cratic victory campaign In Water
buy. DIR Andrew J.. jackson,
member of the city health depart
ment, who Is chairman Of the To-
cal victory fund committee, will
preside.
waterbury has been divided
into 20 districts according to vot-
ing lines and chairmen OF each OF
those districts during the past few
days have fled with Secretary
Smith the names OF those who
might be named on sub-commit-
tees to canvass their respective
sections of the city in quest for
funds for the party campaign.
Others at the. speakers table, II
IL expected, Will include ex-Mayor
william T.. Thorfs, Controller
Daniel J. Leary and Town Chair.
man John II. Crary. all Of this
city.
Secretary Smith, in a letter sent
out to various district leaders
here, called upon them to have
every prospective worker present
as we'll as those who might be In.
terested, otherwise, in the drive for
democratic victory this year.
Waterbury's quota In the Con-
necticut victory fund drive Is
$4,000. This means $500 for each
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
ONE DIVORCE, THREE MARRIAGES

Sacramento, Cal, May -(UP)-There was one
divorce Tor every three marriages IN Callforna last
reveal While economic conditions caused drop of 52
in the number of marriages. the decrease in divorces
amounted only to 81 per cent There were 47525 mar
rages in the state last year. 1917 divorces and 1887
marriages were annulcd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28

I, WOMAN SO, CASTS FIRST VOTE

Wichita Falls, Tex May 28-(UP)--Mrs D. B
Walker, who lived here until IL years ago. exhibited
extreme Indifference to her right to the vote until sh
was SO years old Then in 1882 10 years after she ha
been awarded the ballot Mrs Walker, resident
California marched to the polls and cast her first vote
It was in the California presidential primary, and she
indicated John Garner speaker Of the house and
tive of Texas, as her choice for president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
REFEREE FINISHED THE JOB

Bessemer, Ala, May % (UP)-When Scotty Daw
kns Louisiana, injured himself too severely by plunge
through the ropes to- continue his wrestling bout here
with Joe Dillman Indianapolis Referee Kid Lott Bir-
mngham, stripped off his shirt and shoes and tussed
the remaining rs minutes Of the Commute event, to
win draw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
HE CERTAINLY
COT HIS PISTOL
WORKING AGAIN
Gadget and Dinkus Man,
Who AccOnlni0 d q tes.
His Neighbors, Paid for
the Fixing Of That Gun

A Chicago. May 2S--(UP)-C. q.
HASKELL IL o gadget and dinkus
man, 30 when something goes
wrong with the cuckoo clock or the
electric iron, neighbors take Il to
him and he fixes It. Philip Mistit-
te's photograph was out Of order
80 he took It over 10 Haskell for
repairs. His revolver wouldn't
shoot, and he took that lone too.
Haskell fixed the photograph
easily and started In on the gun.
suddenly there was shot and
Miytltte cola psed,t q bullet In his
abdomen. i DIDN'T know 1t was
loaded" Haskell explained, but !
certainly got the SUN to working
again." VA, ssff' y'.i'* -ss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
SO, ORDERS NEW FALSE TEETH

New Baltimore, Mich, May 2S-(UP)-Peter
Schaars who at SO years of age recalls when he
rode on the cowcatcher of train with the late Thomas
Edison, has announced his intention Of getting
set of false teeth "And" he says Pl get my moneys
worth out of them before die"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
WALKS WITH TRAP ON FOOT

Pequaming, Mich, May 2s-(UP)-For five hours,
with bear trap camped his foot. He stepped into
the trap accidentally, and unable to pry its jaws
open party of hunters released him when he stumbled
into their camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28
Inventory Sent To
Probate Court And
otals $66,477.88
Seabury Is Trying
Hard To Inplicate
Mayor Of New York
DEMOCRAT WILL BE
PUBLISHED ON
MONDAY

The Waterbury Demo-
crat will be published on
Monday, Memorial Day. It
will be on sale at all news.
stands and from regular
dealers on the street at II
o'clock, noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-28

Last Minute News Flashes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09

brilliant in his depletion of Miss Bennett's husband.
 Frank Revelation of Fiimdom.
 Every phase of film colony life from work to play is frankly rec vealed in this tale relating the meteoric rise of a waitress to the heights of success as film stars In What Price Hollywood" you may dine in the Brown Derby res- taurant, loll on the sands of Malibu beach, or attend a swank premiere at Grauman's Chinese theater. If you prefer, you can visit the studio to see a picture in the making, spend an afternoon at a Beverly Hills mansion, swim in it's luxurious ltra-modern pool, ride on its bridle path, promenade on Hollywood Boulevard or view a horse race at Agua Caliente.
 Evidently, the authoress, AdeIS Rogers St John Hyland, has put her knowledge of Hollywood life to splendid advantage. A resident of the city for several years, she im- parts true insight into the towns existence in "What Price Holly wood" George Sukor directed with the directorial ability of his pre- vious successes.
 A splendid surrounding program accompanies this delightful feature presentation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
Fairbanks at
 The Lyric Starred in Love Is a Racket"-
 CO-Feature

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. lately starred in Union Depot' and "It's Tough to be Famous" comes to the Lyric theater Sunday and Monday in Love Is a Racket" a First Ma tional picture in which the young star appears as wise Broadway columnist.
 The story is fast-paced and mod ern in plot, action and setting. The cast bring youth and charm to the story, asL we'll as the definite tall ents which have brought the young players to screen heights. Playing leading roles with young Fairbanks, Jr. are Ann Dvorak, Lee Tracy, Frances Dee, Lysle Tal- bot, Warren Hymer and Andre Luguet. Miss Dvorak and Tracy are the two newcomers who scored sch a great success in "The Strange Love of Molly Louvain." " Miss Dee is best-known for her performance in American Trag- edy."
 William A. wellman, who di- rected Public Enemy and "So Big" directed Love Is Racket which was adapted from the novel by Rian James famous New York colunmist.
 The second feature, Joe E. Brown in the First National picture, "Thc Tenderfoot," opens Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09

Confucius is not a Chinese name at all. It is the Westernized or Latinized version of "K'ung Flu tze," Chinese phrase meaning "the philosopher or master Kung." "K'ung" was his clan or family name
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
Au-Star Bill
 New Garden
CarOle Lombard and Fair banks, Jr, in Twin Features

Headlining the program at New Garden theater for Sunday and
 Monday is Paramount's Sinners in the Sun" with Carole Lombard,
 Chester Morris and Adrienne Ames. Carole Lombard, beautiful, but poor, decides that wealth is the greatest prize the world offers. Scrupulously ignoring the honest love of her childhood sweetheart Chester Morris, she becomes, at 22, a wealthy playgirl. To spite her. Morris, a chauffeur, marries Adri- enne Ames, millfonairess. Having achieved riches by sacrificing love, the young people, at a chance meeting, find that they. are still mutually enamored. The ensuing action of Sinners in the Sun" shows how they achieve enduring romance. Sinners in the Sun" has the. clements of splendid en- tertainment. The subject is Mod- ern, Love = universally appealing. It is mounted on a lovely eye filling background of vacation land. It is highly emotional = has many laughs and a few sobs. But more than all, it has beautiful women = and women more beau- tiful than ever gowned exquis- itely with the finest creations from Paris = and a-glitter with wealth and the sparkle of life at it's most enjoyable.
 The companion picture is "Love Is Racket" with Douglas Fair banks, Jr.. Ann Dvorak, Frances Dee and Lee Tracy. Exposed at last! a Broadway columnist gives
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
Geo. M. Cohan Confesses
 He Was "Scared" Of Films

it? Nevertheless, that's the answer he gave me when I questioned him as to why he had turned down so many film offers.
 The story really goes back to 1917-18. For the last 30 years or more Conan has been a leading figure on the legitimate stage. Then, in 1917-18, he was lured away long enough to make three silent films. None were success full and Conan decided that he was not a subject for motion pictures. He still isn't entirely over that idea.
 q started out here to make a picture for United Artists two years ago." he remarked. But I never got beyond Chicago. All the way from New York I kept thinking of those cameras and of the limita- tions they place upon an actor. And I got scared. So I turned around and went back to New York again. I Had the same feel ing coming west this time, but l am all over it now"
 / Cohan is here to play the leading role in 'The Phantom President" a political burlesque which promises much. When that is finished he is to write an original screen story, after which he will return to Broadway for the opening of the fall stage season. But if "The Phantom President" proves suc- cess he will be out here again next summer.
 Incidentally, they are telling a very funny story about Conan which he verifies.
 It seems that 20 or 25 years ago he made several visits to Los An- geles as a vaudeville player. Nat urally that made him feel that he is no stranger here, that he knew the city, So the other morning he started out to walk from the Am- bassador hotel to the studio, a dis tance of about three miles, accom- panied by his ever faithful valet.
 Of course, when Conan was here before there wasn't any Ambassa- dor hotel and there wasn't any Paramount studio. But that didn't make any difference. He knew that he would arrive at his destination all right.
 After walking for some time, Conan finally gathered sufficient courage to ask youth who was moving a lawn in which direction the studio was.
 The youth pointed out the direc- tion and Conan and his ever faith full valet started out, They walked for couple of hours and still there was no studio to be seen. Finally Conan saw boy moving another lawn.
 Could you tell us in which di- rection the Paramount studio is?" he inquired. The youth looked up.
 It was the same boy!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
Harlow in 'Red
 Headed Woman
Palace Offers Platinum Blonde" in Unique
 Role

Saturday packs a double thrill for movie fans at the Poli Palace with this day still to go for "Thc Strange Case of Clara Deane" and "The Honor of the Press" An all star cast makes the first one a study in tragedy of mothers love which could make the sacrifice of that child for her happiness. The second feature relates the work of super-gangster who takes over a newspaper in order to thwart the law, using it's editorial columns by means of a code to warn his hire- lings of every plan of justice. It is new angle to the not new trend of newspaper stories on the screen.
 Naturally, much interest at- taches to the announcement that Sunday will find Jean Harlow on the Palace serene, no longer the platinum blonde of much publicity but now a red head, making her bow in the title role of Red Head ed Woman.
 It is a type of role particularly suited to her talents, for Miss Har- low has an indisputable flair for portraying the type of woman who can twist men around her fingers. In this instance she reveals not only keen instinct for the de- mands of her characterization but a fresh acting personality as well.
 Many Comic Episodes
 You are going to like "Red Headed Woman both in the story and in the person of the girl who plays the title part. It is difficult role, for it is the portrait of an interruptions woman. In bringing the Katharine Brush novel to the screen, Metro o-Goldwyn-M Mayer saw fit to use the humorous talents of Anita Loos for the adaptation. The result is Tightening and softening in places, so that what could have been stark reality becomes more pleasant entertainment.
 Chester Morris is a likable Bill Legendre, Jr, and plays with an amorous light in his eyes, which explains his weakness for the physical charms of the red-headed Lil Andrews. Lewis Stone is delft as Legendre, ST, while Leila Hyams, Una Merkel, Henry Stephenson, May Robson, Charles Boyer and Harvey Clark add an atmosphere of competence to the surrounding roles. Due credit belongs to Jack Conway as director.