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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22

 ----.------- Volstead law. The man of more | liberal views argues that if senti- ment fakors a change. 1t should be made now. He maintains that the opening of breweries will give | much employment, will consume the farmers surplus, grain and fur nish prolific source of new taxa | tion. .. Also the "man on main street" who represents vast body or | voters, asks whether the liquor traffic will be returned to state | control should the 18th amendment be repealed.
 Seven of the committee members expressed themselves in favor Of state control. Fourteen made no expression on the point. None ex- pressed any belief that, should the | 18th amendment be repealed, the | federal government should retain control of the liquor traffic beyond regulation of interstate commerce. | The replies of committee menf- bers on the beer question in sum mary form included the following statements:'
 Favorable to legalizing sale of beer: ,,.,, | J. R. Pfffner, Wisconsin-"The Volstead act should be amended to permit the sale of per cent beer but 1t should be taxed so as to in- crease governmental revenue"
 William A. Comstock, Michigan -"The democratic party should advocate the modification of the Volstead act to permit the regulat- ed and highly taxed sale of pei cent beer"
 Michael l.. Igoe. Illinois-"The democratic platform should favor modification of the Volstead act tc permit the manufacture of pei cent beer"
 Senator Wheeler, Montana-1 favor modification of the Volsteat act to permit 2.75 beer and would tax 1t for revenue"
 Senator Pittman, Nevada--Ht refused to permit direct quotation but has consistently voted for beei throughout the present session O. congress. \
 Herbert E. Holmes. Maine "Pending repeal. congress should fix the permitted alcoholic conten at a sensible percentage" :.
 James r. Leamy, Vcrmont- favor modification of the Volsteat act to permit the sale of beer ant wine pending repeal"
 William F. Thoms, Connection The Volstead act should be modi fled by congress to permit the sal of beer and light wines within reasonable notwithstanding alec holic content as is entirely withii the powers of congress"
 Unfavorable to the legalizatio
 Joseph c. O'Mahoney. Wyomin -"Modification of the Volstead ac to permit beer without changin the Constitutions would be bot dishonest and ineffective"
 Joseph K. Carson, Jr, Oregon Modification is improper .unde the 18th amendment"
 Senator King, Utah--"I do no believe modification of the Volstea Ank vyould be possible before actin Xa khs 18th amendmenft."
 Senator Dill. Washington-"1 Dc lieye 1t is doubtful If the Volstea act can be modified before the 1St amendment is changed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
Our Delegates
 Are Unchanged
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on the question of national com mitteeman and woman outside of the decision to favor anybody but Archibald McNeiI of Bridgeport and Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia. The local delegates ap- peared to continue to take coolly the suggestion of Governor Will bur l.. Cross that Kenneth Wynne. his executive secretary. be made the national committeeman. | As far as the local delegates are concerned they favor ex-Mayor David E. Fitzgerald of New Ha- ven but if he agrees to Q com- promise they will follow his advice, it is expected.
 Several changes in the personnel of the state delegation have been made during the past few days. l Neil Millane of Middletown will go as a delegate in the place of Judge Thomas Noone of Rockville, who ts III. Mrs Frank Mercer of Stratford will replace Dr R. M. Wolfe of Norwalk as Mrs Rose Russel1's alternate. The latter is from Vest port.
 Mrs John Kirby of Bridgeport has withdrawn as alternate for Mrs Mabel McQueeney, also of Bridge port, and Miss Mary McNamara, secretary to Mayor E. T. Bucking- ham of the Park City. has been named in her place. Mayor Alfred N. Phillips has already left for Chicago with ex-Mayor William E. Thoms of this city. His alternate, I A. J. Donahue of Stamford. will
 be unable to go to Chicago but he
 has not named substitute.
 | fTtt. nkt tntsk al be housed at the Hotel sherman in
 Chicago. They will leave here Sat
 urday afternoon and arrive late
 Sunday in Chicago. Tonight in New Haven the Elm City delegates to the national con-
 yention will be honored at a dim
 ner at the Hotel Duncan under the , auspices of the Jewish Democratic
 club. Mayor John W. Murphy will deliver the main address. The New
 Hayeners being honored are GOV , ernor Cross, ex-Mayor Fitzgerald, : Executive Secretary Wynne. Town ' Chairman David J. Mccoy, Edward s. Minor. Director of Public Works r john M. Golden, Martin J. Kehoe : and H. l.. Brooks.
 New Haven county democrats r see a peculiar significance in the | 8eIeCtlOn QL 6LdLc 6eudtOt GENo <As'
 water to be an alternate to the na' {. tional convention of the democratic
 party. The senator lives in Bridge : port but has his business in New
 Haven county where he is president
 of the Columbia Bolt and Nut com !. pany of Milford. He has beer
 named by High Sheriff Thomas Y s Reilly, of Fairfield county. Reilly
 is one of Alfred B. Smith!
 gtaunchest supporters. The sherif q has long been aligned with tn i. old guard in Connecticut democ n racy and seeks to be county part!
 leader.
 if Atwater wants to be lieutenan
 goyernor. The Bridgeport demo n cratic organization frowns on thi f plan but Reilly's move forces e into making overtures towards At f water or bucking both Atwater an' e Reilly. Fairfield county's vote wa !. the big factor two years ago bu V an inside fight may make 1t less i'm c portant as far as state control zoe
 this election. e Senator Atwater has not take
 Al stand in tfrs battle of the guard :" and SO far has not stated he WI e attend the convention. Much de
 bends on his decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
Smith Reached
 Chicago To-day
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 there was no "stop" movement un- der way and that Smith Is here to get the ndmination for himself.
 Meantime, there was much speculation as to the course Tam many would take toward the nom- ination and rumors that 1t would steer Mayor James Walker to the resolutions committee.
 John F. Curry. Tammany leader, was expected here late today when he might clarify whether Tammany goes with Roosevelt.
 The Smith interview In Shouse s headquarters began with this shout from the back of the room: well, governor, what did you have for breakfast ?" .,
 Ham and eggs" Smith replied in the raspy voice now famous throughout the United States. '.
 "Got anything to say, governor!'' "Yes, I have" Smith replied. A member of the party started q stampede to the front of the room by brandishing Smiths typewrit- ten paper which said:
 "The 18th amendment should
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
"RETURN BOOK WEEK"
FIRST MAKER
 OF AUTO DIES

Cleveland. June 22-(U. ID - Alexander Winton, ST. 72. the first man to manufacture an automobile for commercial sale, died to-day after an illness of two weeks. Win ton, a native of Scotland. began the manufacture of automobiles in 1894, Later he boasted that he had completed five machines for sale while Henry Ford, Elwood Haynes and other experimenters "still were working on their first"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
Gov. Roosevelt Has
 Sent Walker Charges
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in the Mayfair house on Park ave- nue. Walker has had the aid of many lawyers and advisors.
 Several nights were devoted en- tircly to the work.
 Walkers subordlnates In his city haii offico understood his answer was almost ready and would be sent to Governor Roosevelt soon.
 The mayor is due in Chicago Monday for the democratic con- vention, and it is considered un- likely that he will reply to the charges until after the democratic presidential candidate has been named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22

of peace, there never was a more efficient secretary of war. He or- ganized public defense, instituted compulsory military service, chose Pershing as his commander in chief and gave him his answering support and protection from poiiti- cal interference he has q cool head and warm heart. He has amazing courage"
 As he passed the sheepskin to Baker, President Angen said:
 Your brilliant career has given many a despairing soul fresh con- fi,dence in democracy"
 Yale also awarded ah honorary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
Bronson Believes
 Move Would Prove Literary Aid
Institution Would Remit Fines and Thus Collect Many
 Outstanding VOlnmes-Idea Would Also Return I to Fold, Readers Who Have Absented Selves Due
 to "Oyerdne' Books

The silas Bronson Library is con- sidering adopting a plan now in use in many cities all over the country. The aim is to meet the increasing demand for literature on account of the dull period, which brings more readers to libraries than ever before. Here as in other cities, cards are frequently with held on account of unpaid fines, and institutions lose large num- bers of books which are never located.
 The new plan is to remit fines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22

in cases where the holders of cards are unable to pay and also have what they call "A return book week" during which time people who have library books which they have kept so long that they do not like to bring them back. can do so without being asked questions. On this plan there would be a place at the entrance where such books could be deposited instead of turn ing them In at the desk. It is a good plan and will be appreciated here as 1t Is in other places where it has been introduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22

tionaI justice appointed by Presi- dent Coolidge.
 "ao Ss reformer and idealist with disproportionate amount of common sense," said Professor Phelps. "He illustrates the splen- did paradox that Is perhaps more characteristic of Great Britain than America. A scholar and lover
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
Newton Baker
 Is Given Praise

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
Man on the
 Street Gets Views

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22

(Continued from Page D
 Volstead law. The man of more liberal views argues that if senti- ment fakors change. it should be made now. He maintains that the opening of breweries will give much employment, will consume the farmers surplus grain and fur nish a prolific source of new taxa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29

ditions, like Russia, Mexico, Spain and those who control the desti- nies of people, our benediction goes out with prayer that will urge them toward a Christian life"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
ONE BILLION
 DOLLAR BILL
 NOW SIGNED
Federal Reserve Expansion Bill Is Law-EIoover
 Gives Praise

WASHINGTON. D. O., Feb. 29.- Providing one billion dollars poten- tential credit, the Federal Reserve Expansion bill has been signed by President Hoover.
 In a formal statement, the Presi- dent expressed appreciation to both the Senate and House members of both parties in their cooperation for the speedy enactment of the bill
 The President said that in a cer- tain sense. the bill is a national defense measure and so increased resources as to enable Reserve banks beyond any question to mees any conceivable demand made at home or abroad
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
TOWN BOASTS OF ITS LIGHT

CHARDON, Ohio-Chardno, near Cleveland, has new advantage to advertise. Dr. w. E. Allyn has dis covered that the city because of its elevation has more ultraviolet light than any other town in Ohio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
''DISHONORED"
 TO SHOW LAST
 TIMES TONIGHT
Doctors Wives Billed I A. M. and Tomor-
 row at Coliseum

''Dishonored, featuring Victor McLaglen and Marlene Dietrich will conclude it's run tonight at the Coliseum theatre. Doctors Wives" starring Joan Bennett and Warner Baxter, will be presented at regular performances tomorrow and will be previewed at a special matinee at l o'clock tonight.
 In -Dishonored" Miss Dietrich, an impoverished Austrian woman, through chance meeting, becomes the trusted secret agent of the Austrian government at Vienna. Her job is to catch enemy spies. Cold to any personal interest, she carries out her instructions to the letter. An important Austrian gen. eral betrays himself to her; his aide, young lieutenant, enacted by McLaglen, escapes her ret.
 Hide And Seek
 The story from that point on, deals with the game of hide and seek between the woman and the lieutenant, really the secret agent of the Russian government. The mocking young officer intrigues the woman, and sine fascinates him until finally, when she has him safely under lock and key, her womans love breaks through the veneer of her bitterness, and. in a surprise climax, she reveals her love. .
 In Doctors Wives" Paul Porcasi as Dr. Calucci, proves to be the light in the life of Joan Bennett, who is the wife of Dr. Penning, played by Warner Bax- ter.
 Gives Friendly Advice
 AS friend of Joan'S father, ''Dr. Wyndram," Porcasi has listened to her troubles and given her kindly advice ever since she was a little girl. When she becomes the child like bride of "Dr. Penmng," Por- casi remains her one sure source of kindly understanding.
 Throughout the tempestuous TO- nance and marriage of the two lovers, Porcasi is kept busy soooth- ing first one and then the others feelings, just as a mild-mannered, kindly old family doctor would be to do.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
.126 SIGN WET
 BLOC PETITION
Representative Mary Nor ton Places Her Name
 on Dotted Line

WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 29.- Representative Mary Norton, Dem ocrat, of New Jersey, was signer number 123 of the House wet bloc petition to force consideration of the state control of liquor prohibi- tion amendment. The total number of signers is now 126 of a neces- sary l45 needed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
TWO MEALS DAY BEST
 FOR STOMACH TROUBLE

Skip one meal and drink water instead. Wash out stomach and bowels each morning by drinking water with spoonful of simple gly- cerin, buckthorn bark, saline com pound (called Adlerikai.
 Adlerika brings out poisols you never thought were in your sys- tenn. If you are nervous, can't sleep, full of gas, it will surprise you. Adlerika contains no harmful drugs. Get it today; by tomorrow you feel the wonderful effect of this Ger man doctors remedy. Butler -Mauro Drug Go. in Douglas by Guys Drug Store. -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
FREE SOUL TO GIVE WAY TO
 FIVE AND TEN
Marion Davies Is Star of Play to Be Previewed
 at 1 A. M.

With "A Free Soul starring Norma Shearer and Lionel Barry more showing for the last times tonight at the Capitol theatre, Five and Ten" with Marion Davies in the leading role, will headline the new program tomorrow night, and this new program will be previewed at 1 o'clock tonight.
 In "A Free Soul" Miss Shearer figures in a gangster war for the first time in her screen career. She and Clark Gable have ter rifying chase with machine gum ners in the vivid drama.
 Five and Ten deals with the futility of piling up wealth and with the fight of two modern young women of opposite ideals for the affections of a man. In the supporting cast are Mary Duncan. Irene Rich and Leslie Howard
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
BROADCAST IS
 MADE BY POPE
Remarks Are Directed Against Chinese, Jap
 anese and Others

VATICAN CITY, Gtaly, Feb. 29.- The Pope declared in a radio broadcast that the worlds flesh pots @is the source of disputes and wars"
 The radio broadcast was directed at the Chinese and Japanese.
 The Pope made his broadcast extolling the virtues of Maria Pal lotta, who died in China as a mis- sionary.
 ITO those who suffer violent con.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
TO CAMP AICN FOR NEW AIR
 MAIL SYSTEM
Extension of Service from Bismarck to Seattle
 Is Planned

WASHINGTON, D. e., Feb 29.- Congressional delegations of the Northwest States, from Minnesota to Washington, have agreed to con- fer with Postmaster General Brown in campaign to set up a North west air mail route extending from Minneapolis to Seattle, across the northern pier of states.
 A survey has already been made.
 An air mail route already exists from Minneapolis to Bismarck North Dakota, and 1t is now pro posed to extend it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29

The recent knockout of Tommy Loughran has To-
 cussed the of the sports world his sonqueror
 Steve Hamas, the up and coming young heavyweight
 who startled the fans with his two-round K. O ot the famed Philadeiphian. Steve, former Penn State colegian, has a remarkable record of twenty-four knockouts in twenty-seven ring battles and without loss chalked up against him. Hamas is also of the best educated fisc stars having graduated
 from Penn State with an A. B. and ambition to study medicine. It this ambition that spurred
 him to turn professional year and half ago. Steve hopes his ring earnings will permit him te
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
GRAND PRIZE REBEKAHS
 CARD PARTY

Perseverance Lodge No. 2 A Re- bekahs will hold card party We'd nesday night at the I. O. O. F. Hall. Both bridge and whist will be played and games start promptly at pm Good prizes and lunch con. Admission fifty cents. This is the fourth and last of the present series and GRAND PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED. You are invited.
 -adV.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
SHIP DISABLED;
 CREW IS SAVED

BOSTON, Mass, Feb. 29.A The crew of the Danish freighter, Ag- gersund, in peril since last We'd nesday when aid was called, was carried to safety by the crew of the steamer Blankaholm, 600 miles off Cape Race, Newfoundland, on Sun day
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
Bills Are Rushed
 to Congress
Second Session May Be Necessary Senate
 Is Away Behind

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 29.- Facing last minute legislative jam, Congressional leaders are se- fiously debating whether it will be possible to conclude the present session of Congress before the June political conventions. Some believ.. a second session will be necessary.
 The Senate has not touched single supply bill to date.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29
woMANs CLUB MEETING

The regular monthly luncheon meeting will be held at Mrs. Hook CTS Coffee Shoppe Tuesday at 1:30 o'clock
 FRANCES R. JAMES, -adv. Secretary pro tenn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-29

CHICAGO, H., Feb. 2S.-Unless his new talent gives him some agreeable surprises in the form of base hits, Rogers Hornsby will be in the Chicago Cubs lineup more often next season than he was ill 1881.
 Never considered a sensational fielder, the Rajah, now 36, still feels his batting power and skill is such that he can be of real service in a playing capacity.
 He expects to play in about 100 games, approximately two-thirds of the scheduled list
 The lack of batting punch, Hornsby thinks, may be keenly felt next summer with Hack Wilson gone, Riggs Supplements legs ail- ing, and Charles Grimm and Gabby HaItnett beginning to slow up.
 Kiki Cuyler will be back in the outfield, and Woody English, short- stop, has made his mark as a fielder and hlttef.
 But the rest. of the lineup is in the experimental stage, and bat ting power is more doubtful than fielding class
 Stanley Hack and Billy Herman, rockies tentatively listed for third and second base, respectively, may find their manager Supplanting them frequently in the coming campaign in games where a few timely bingles will make big diff ference.
 Bill Jurges is another third sack CT of improved ability at the plate, while Vince Barton, Danny Tayler, Johnny Moore and Mike Kreevich are outfielders who may find 1t hard to duplicate the swatting ac- complishments of Stephenson and Wilson.
 Hornsby ran into physical hard ships in 1880 when he had an op- eration to remove a bone growth on one heel, and shortly after re- covering, fractured his other ankle. He looked slow afield last season but his batting eye seemed to have lost none of its keenness or hs shoulders their driving power. ing campaign for himself at the Cubs Catalina Island camp in an effort to recapture his old agility.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-10
DON'T QUOTE ME
(By tho United Prcss)

Washington, May 10.--(UP)-- In between disarmament confer- ences and foreign debt talk, not to mention Shanghai situations, the state department has found time to decide who was the first preside ent of the United States. -
 It was George Washington, the department announces.
 The decision was reached by David Hunter Miller, historical ad- wiser of the department, and came about this way.
 For some reason, not entirely clear but possibly having to do with the Washington bi-centennial, many people have been writing the department asking whoI was the first president. Some thought 1t was John Hanson, others Thomas McKean. They thought that while Washington might have been the fisrt actually to take charge and run the government, ono of those two men might have been entitled legally to the position.
 Miller went into the subject and has produced form letter to be used in replying to such questions. ~ SnPioAsto stiot IiaBbOn dIu mCs kean each held the office of presI- dent under the articles of confed- eration. But neither held 1t legal ly or otherwise under tho constitu- tion. When the constitution went into effect, Washington took the job and held 1t. So that's all cleared up.
 Speaking of economy, congress- men arc overlooking no bets. The Congressional Record for May 3, for instance, saved each congress- man the price of 6 popular five cent magazine by reprinting an article the magazine published, by Isaac F. Marcosson. It cost $125 to print the article in the record. A copy of the magazine for each member of congress could have been purchased for S21.76.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-10
School Work for
 the Past Year
Financial Statement Sub- bitted By Miss Loretta
 Fitzpatrick

Miss Loretta Fitzpatrick. finan- cial secretary of the Waterbury Teachers Association and mem = Der of the Berlin Tinker grammar school faculty. stated in her re- port at the annual mcetir of the organization yesterday afternoon in Room 0 of Crosby High school, that an increase in membership was noted over the proceeding year Miss Fitzpatrick was reelected fin- ancial secretary.
 Reports were also read by Miss Daisy Lord of Wllby High school who was reelected president for her sixth term and Miss Elizabeth Bro- phy of Leavenworth High school, treasurer. Miss Helen Egan of Croft grammar school was elected to that capacity for the next year.
 Mary Kennedy of Washington grammar school was chosen vice. president and Mary Mitchell of Webster grammar school. record ing secretary. Members of the ex- ecutive board elected in the order named follow: Mary Clarkin of Russell, Margaret Keenan of Slo- cum, Lulu Murphy of Russell l; Mary Morris of Merriman, Julia Sullivan of Barnard, Julia Riley of Maloney. Roy Walch of Crosby, Anna Skehan of Duggan, Mary Delaney of Barnard and Katherine Dougherty of Webster.
 The Mutual Benefit Association, known as the Camden Plan of In- surance. will meet Monday after noon at 4 o'clock in the Crosby au- ditorium for organization and elec- ton of officers