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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
New Balloon
 Tires Worry
Stoeckel Asks Manufac= turers to Advice Dee
 partment

The possibility that use of the so-ca1Ied super balloon tires on motor vehicles will present prob- lens of danger in automobile op- eration on Connecticut highways was expressed today in a letter sent to manufacturers of balloon tires by Robbins B. Stoeckel, commis- missioner of motor vehicles. e.
 Classifying the super balloon tire now being put upon the market as an accessory, since no car manu- facturer has as yet adopted it as standard equipment, the commis- sioner asks manufacturers to ex- press their attitude upon this new type of tire and to give engineer ing advice from their standpoint.
 The motor vehicle department, Commissioner Stoeckel informs the tire concerns, has made it a prac- tice for some time past to consider the question of safety in vehicular construction in connection with ef- forts to effect safe traffic perform ance. He states that in pursuance of this policy, the department has carried out examinations of and the keeping of statistics on per- formance of automobiles and their accessories.
 The commissioner is informed, he says, that if and when the super balloon tire Is adoptad by car manufacturers probably wheel diameter will decrease and depth of tire increase, so that while the axle of a wheel will remain the same height above the ground as before, there will be less frame and more tire than there has been and that the tire will have much less pressure in it.
 ''I am informed" he says. "by persons whom I consider adequate engineering experts, that this con dition. creates dangers which, roughly speaking, may have three phases; one having to do with making steering of the car more difficult: another in the possibility that going around a corner at a fast rate of speed may roll the tire off and cause an upset; and still another in the possibility of a blowout with a consequent upset.
 Commissioner Stoeckel suggests that the objections raised as a re- suit of the first consideration of the matter here will be presented by him to the Conference of Motor Vehicle Administrators in Wash ing In May. He says. further, that the department will make con- tinued statistical studies of the per- formance of cars equipped with these tires although not especially constructed for their use and pre- pare data which will be available as Q guide to possible legislation on the subject at the next session of the Connecticut general assembly in 1898.
 Tt seems to me-" the commis- sioner says in his letter to the tire manufacturers, "that in a matter of 90 great concern to everybody, 1t might be well if the administra- tors were consulted and allowed to express the attitude which they may find themselves obliged to take at q later date. What l am trying Co do now is to secure cooperation so that such an understanding nsny b arrived at in advance of the creation of q problem which may perhaps call for discipline and drastic nenSures,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25

: Mrs Eva Delinkaitis. wife of John Delinkaitis, who was per mitte d to plead guilty to second degree murder two weeks ago and was sentenced to life imprison- ment at wethersfield, is now in St Mary's hospital sufferinging from a painful laceration of the bead, She was taken to the hospital at 3:30 o'clock Sunday morning fol- lowing house fight on Railroad Hill street. Mrs Mary Thomasaitis, 52. of 46 Railroad Hill street, a participant in the apparent free for-al1, was transferred to police headquarters and booked on the charge of breach of the peace. Mrs Deiinkaitis faces a similar charge. Both women will be arraigned Wednesday morning, providing Mrs Delinkaitis has sufficiently recov- cred.
 The residents in the vicinity of AS Railroad Hili street were awak- ened early Sunday morning by the nattle, which evidently followed a drinking bout. Mrs Thomasaitis claims that Mrs Delinkaitis' own
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
Concert April 29
 Daveport Hall
By the Choir and Quartet of Second COngrega=
 tiOnal Church

The selctions from the favorite operas to be given in concert by the Second Congregational church hall. Friday, April 29, promises to choir and quartet at Davenport be one of the high lights of the musical season in Waterbury.
 The chorus, we'll trained in the rendition of sacred music. and known for it's ability in musical circles, has worked hard and long in the promotion of this novel musical presentation. The choir under the leadership of Carl J.. Jensen, organist and director is enthusiastic regarding the possi- bilities of such a program.
 The choir will be assisted by the quartet of the church: Mrs Fred erick $. Nuhn, Miss Kay Ellen Hotchkiss, William Newton, and Rollin P. Clarke.
 The concert will consist of four teen favorites choruses and arias of both grand and light operas, and beings at S:15 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
Which Actress Has
 The Most Beautiful
 Foot To Win Prize
Modern Cinderella Is to Be Chosen in New York on
 May and Three Men Will Be Judges

the large toe. The large toe, he said, should be straight and quite apart from it's nearest toe neigh bor, whereas the other four should be close together.
 Leon Gordon considers the American girls foot without ques- ton the most beautiful in the world"
 Ut does not lend itself. however, quite as we'll as the Latin foot" he said, "The American woman is well set up and her foot goes nice ly in footwear, but she should learn more of the grace of walk ing. The Latin women, particular 1y the southern Latins (Mexican and Spanish), set their feet down with grace, beauty and authority and walk with certain majesty. But an American woman does not take advantage of the natural beauty that God has given her.
 Even if she is not going any, where, woman should always make the business of getting there very important, and handle her feet with character, intention, grace and majesty"
 Marian Corey, fashion editor, l likes the foot not too small but slender, and with a slender ankle
 and long toes. Henry Waxman
 fashion photographer, likes a small
 ankle and a fairly small foot. q
 might add," Waxman said, ''tha1 the owner of the foot should be IS, with blue eyes and blonde
 hair"
 Raymond Hood, architect, said he does not know what constitutes a beautiful foot "but I am certain ly in favor of more and better feet"
 John Held, Jr, artist, prefers fet that are devoid of callouses, he said. 'The female foot" he added, should follow the same rules of balance and symmetry as all other forms of art, with the size ques- tion of proportion to figure. Donald Oenslager, professor of stage and costume designing at Yale, suggested that "the only foot more ugly than the fiat-arched foot is the one with the tight, high arch. suggestive of Chinese bind- ing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
Mrs. Delinkaitis Hit By Daughter,
 Neighbor Claims
Woman, Whose Husband Killed Town Plot Resident to
 Save Her From Evil Influences, Rushed to St
 Mary's- Injury Follows Saturday Night Drink ing Bout e+H

daughter hurled a stone which struck her on the head and sent her to the hospital.
 Delinkaitis, who is but 37 years of age, visited the home of Mir and Mrs John Kyietkus of Welland ave- nlle on. the evening of December -12 and shot both of theme MT kvietkus died of his wounds and complications. Mrs Kvietkus re- covered. Delinkaitis was appre- hended two weeks later while fid- ing in an Ansonia boarding house. It was his persistent claim that he went "gunning" for MT and Mrs Kvietkus to scare them and to keep his wife away from their home. He maintained that she was a constant frequenter there and was forming the acquaintances of undesirable people. Alienists found that Delinkaitis was an alcohol ad- dict and mentally deranged at the time of the shooting. This explains why he was permitted to plead guilty to second degree murder and re ceive a life sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
NEW PASTOR AT
 FEDERATED CHURCH

Rev Thomas L. Crosby. the new pastor of the South Waterbury Federated church, greeted the con- gregation yesterday for the first time. The morning services were largely attended because of the fact that it was Rev MT Crosby's first appearance here. The fullest cooperation in conducting the af- fairs of the church was pledged by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
N. E. Council Head
 Opposed To Bonus
President Harry C. Knight Urges New England Busi-
 ness Organizations to Stand Firm Against It

New England. The New England council is committed to promotion of New England's economic prog ress through leadership which will increase New England's con- tribution to the national we'll being. It is therefore both consist land make its voice heard now in Washington with respect to the two issues on which action is urged"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
DAMAGE SUIT FILED
 AGAINST CHIEF TWO MOON

Chief Two Moon Meridas of this city is named defendant in a dam age suit alleging breach of contract by Congressman Edward w. Grey of Newark, N. J., according to papers filed in the court of com- mon pleas here to-day. The suit, asking $4,000 damages, alleged the plaintiff was to act as publicity di- rector in a campaign lasting four months that was to be conducted by the local chief. The case is returpable in court the first Tuesday of May, according to the papers prepared by Attorney Vim cent A. Miller Of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
JOSEPH WUICHET TO
 ADDRESS KIWANIS CLUB

Joseph Wuichet, foreign secre- tary of the Manufacturers Associ- ation of Connecticut. will address the Kiwanis club Wednesday at their weekly luncheon and meet ing at the Hotel Elton on "BraZil and Argentina" The speaker has recently returned from trip to South America and has many important and interesting items lined up in his speech.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
HOLY WEEK IN
 GREEK CHURCHES

The present week Is Holy Week In Greek church calendar. Yestef- day was observed as Palm Sunday and next Sunday will be Easter. Starting Wednesday evening with special services will be held in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church on Cherry street. On next: Sunday afternoon the principal services of the Greek Easter seas son will be held. The Ahepas so- ciety, largest local Greek organi- zation, will attend the services inl A body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
CEASES ITSELF

London - Ever hear of train chasing itself? We'll. an L. M. $. goods train recently did. It broke In two while descending shap Fell, Westrhoreland ene Of the steepest grades in the country. The engineer put on speed to keep ahead of the trailing section. The race was stag cd for more than Ave miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25

Boston, April 25-Describing the proposed bonus payment as "a menace to the national credit and to business recovery" and empha- sizing "the imperative necessity of balancing the federal budget through reasonal reduction of pub lie expenditures and supplement- ary taxation" President Harry c. Knight of the New England counA cil today urged New England busi- ness organizations to make known their views on these two national issues. The suggestion was made in letter to the presidents of such organizations in the six New Eng land states, council headquarters announced today.
 President Knight suggests that each organization contribute as promptly and forcefully as possi- ble to an expression of New Eng land business opinion on these two subjects" by the adoption Of dec- larations and by communicating these declarations to senators and representatives, and to the press.
 Such action on the part of New England business organizations at this time will, I believe, give de- served support to those in Wash ington now fighting for sound poli- cies, demonstrate that New Eng iand business stands firm upon principles essential to business re- covery and national welfare, and finally stimulate others, both groups and individuals to like ac- tion," President Knights letter stated.
 For some time the New Eng land council. through every avail able channel, has been urging both business and governmental agen- cies to effect as promptly and viz orously as possible, the adjust ments made necessary by the rad ically changed conditions of the last two years. Action along these lines has been in part responsible for the somewhat greater degree of business stability manifest in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
SHE DIDN'T MISS

Boston - His wife's aim was what caused Walter E. Perry to seek a divorce. He explained to judge Arthur E. Beane that on sev- eral occasions his gentle wife had thrown such objects as a cake of ice, coffee pot, three-legged table, milk bottle and pair of scissors at him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
ANOTHER FOR WAR

Germany is said to be develop ing a new mysterious death "toness machine. This machine. 1t Is said { may be able to destroy battleships and airplanes through inaudibie sound waves it will send out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
REAL PHONE SERVICE

Berlin telephone operators now take messages from those who get the "they don't answer reply. and deliver the message when the person for whom 1t was intended is available on the phone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25

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The Washington times., 1932-03-25
SOCIETY WOMAN
ENJOYS LIFE
IN ALASKA

NENANA. Alaska, March IS
ON.SO Mrs. Edward Biddle,
Philadelphia society woman, now
at Diamond near Kantishna,
where she collected material for
a book, is in fine health and
enjoying her experiences.
The aviator, who makes a
weekly trip to Diamond and the
Kantishna River country from
Nenana in a mail plane, said this
today upon his return here. He
said Mrs. Biddle refused to make
an airplane trip out of the
interior to Nenana.
Awaits Dog Driver
Mrs. Biddle, the aviator said,
was waiting for Mike Cooney,
veteran Alaskan dog team driver,
to complete his freighting work
to the Kantishna home of Fannie
Quigley, famous pioneer and
authority on Alaska.
Mrs. Biddle instructed the
aviator to hold her mail at
Nenana.
She said she would make the
trip from Diamond to Nenana via
dog team with Cooney if he was
not delayed more than five days
In his freighting work. If Cooney
does not get to Diamond by that
time. she will fly here in the
next weekly mail plane.
Trip In Five Days
The return dog team journey
will require about five days on
the present trails, which are
heavily covered with deep snow.
The Washington times., 1932-03-25
Father Smith Flags
American Criminals

The Very Reverend Ignatius
Smith, of the Catholic Univer,
sity, in a sermon last night at
the Shrine of the Sacred Heart,
deplored the pilferers of the
present" He said:
"The largest division in the
parade of the piIferers in
cludeS the outlaws of today.
In the year 1882 they had Sc.
cured control of the American
Government and even the Of
ficers of the law had to con-
suit with them for the detec-
ton of criminals"
The Washington times., 1932-03-25
Maj. GrOUe Assigned
To Guard Reserves

Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan, COM
manding the District of Columbia
Rational Guard, announces the
transfer to the National Guard
Reserve of Major Edward H. Grove,
commanding officer, specia !
troops, Twenty-ninth Division, on
his own application. The transfer
will take effect March 81.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-06
MORE LETTERS
 OF LANCASTER
 READ IN COURT
All Three of Them Seemed to Have Been Down to Almost the Last Cent Before Death of Clarke

Miami, Fla, Aug 6-U. P.1 = More letters protesting Captain w. N. Lancaster's ''undying love" for Jessie M. (Chubbie) Keith Miller were read to-day to the jury hear ing charges that Lancaster murder ed Haden Clarke, rival for her love.
 States Attorney N. Vernon flaw ti,orne, spent most of yesterday reading letters from Ian caster to Mrs Keith Miller, his flying partner and sweetheart for five years: let ters from Mrs Keith Miller to Lan- caster; letters between Lancaster and Clarke.
 Clarke was shot early on the morning of April 21. The day be- fore Lancaster had flown hurried ly here from St Louis; at dinner that night the men quarreled.
 Lancaster and Mrs Keith Miller say Clarke committed suicide; the woman flyer testified on the stand that the night before his death they talked of a double death pact.
 Lancaster had flown west to in- Vestigate a proposed air line. He wrote back that he had eaten one 30-cent meal in four days.
 Other letters told of his faith in Clarke, whom he had charged to look after Mrs Keith Miller, the woman q love more than life it. self" There were promises to send money when he could get 1t. Keep your chin up Chubbie, and I will try odo the same. I wish you were here"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-06
THREE HARTFORD
 MEN HELD FOR MANSLAUCHTER
John Randall Defended Fiancee Against Re- marks Made By Three and He Was Given Fatal Beating

Hartford, Conn, August 5 - (UP) " Police today held three men on charges of manslaughterr in connection with the death of John Randall, fromerly of wa tertown, Mass, who succumbed 10 injuries suffered after he sought to defend his fiance from insulting remarks.
 Louis Di Salvo, Fred Cagianello and Albert Sapia, all of Hartford. were held in $5,000 bonds each. Randall was walking with Miss Angelina Di Cioccio. whom he was to have married Monday, when he resented derrogatory remarks shouted at the girl. Randall suf- fered fractured skull in fight which ensued and died yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-06
SECRET ROMANCE
 DISCLOSED BY
 DEATH OF WOMAN
72=Year=Wd Jane Sargent Merrell Found Murder- ed-Once Belle of the South

Natchez, Miss, Aug T.-(UP)- When paying bloodhounds, found 72-year-old : Jane Sargent Merrill murdered in a clump of bushes, they loosed startling neighboring stories of a 20-year-old secret TO- nance, intrigue among aged re- cluses, feuds and "haunts" behind the creaking doors of the. two old places but now in ruins.
 The murdered spinster was once a belle of the south; she was an aristocrat, the charming daughter of a one-time United States min- ister to Belgium. She had lived alone in the old family home, Glenn Burnne, for many years with only select small group of friends made welcome.
 Another recluse, Richard Danter, scion of prominent Adams county family but for 10 years almost a hermit, is held in connection with the murder. His housekeeper, Miss Mary Dockrey, reported to have left her prominent family years ago for home with Dan- ter, also is held.
 Two other men, whose names were not known, were held in jail for questioning in connection with the crime, which has intrigued the entire county.
 Early Thursday night, a Negro heard screams from Glenn Burnne. A few moments later, he heard pls-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-06
Coroner Finds Her
 Criminally Liable
 In Killing Husband
Negress Must Answer to One of Three Charges-First or Second Degree Murder or Manslaughter = States Attorney Lewis Will Decide
NOTHING SAID IN FINDING
 RELATIVE TO HER SANITY

Whether the charge will be first second degree mur- der minor complaint of mansaughter rests with States Attorney L. L. Lewis in the of Mrs Olive Burke 29, negress who found criminaly liable to-day by Deputy Coroner Walter J. Smyh for the death of her late husband George Burke B. The latter died in St Marys hospital July 18th of knife wound in the heart Mrs Burke confessed to striking her husband with pen knife Jealousy the only motive. The two had quar- relied and Mrs Burke had established herself in apart ment at 231 Bishop street.
 Within the past week Mrs Burke who has been pris police headquarters since the night of the assault examined by Dr Harold Bancroft of Hartford thory mental diseases. Deputy Coroner Smyth makes no mention of the accuseds mental condition his finding so it is presumed that she has been found by the specialist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-06
POUND STERLING OF ENGLAND IS
 GOING LOWER
Weakness Due to Trans fer of Funds From LOn- don to Buy Securities in United States

London, Aug 6.-UP)-The pound sterling continued to decline to day, opening at $3.45 IA. indi- eating an increased continental de- mand for dollars. Financial circles believed that the decline probably would continue for several months. It was admitted that sterling's weakness was mainly due to the transfer of funds from London to to New York to buy United States securities.
 It also was pointed out that the government Is buying gold to meet payments on borrowings abroad, chiefly the 2.500. .000,000 franc por- ton of last summers Franco American credit which Is to be re- deemed in September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-06
Sheriff May Arrest
 Widow Of Reynolds
 Before She Appears
Her Father Promises to Have Her in Court With- in a Few Days, But North Carolina Officer May Seize Her Before That Meanwhile the Big Legal Fight Begins
BY MORRIS DE HAVEN TRACY United Press Staff Correspondent.

BY MORRIS DE HAVEN TRACY United Press Staff Correspondent.
 Winston Salem, N. C., Aug G. (UP)-Libby Holman was expect ed to begin her journey here from an unknown haven to-day-a jour- ney that was to end in jail cell or freedom on bail on a charge that she murdered her wealthy playboy husband, Zachary Smith Reynolds, 20.
 And while Libby packed her trunks for the trip to fight for her freedom, and possibly her life. AL bert Walker, a co-defendant with her on the murder charge, was to appear in court to demand his free- dom.
 Walker, close friend of Reynolds. was to be produced in habeas cor- pus proceedings, under writ ob- tained by Bailey Liipert, his at torney-cousin. The hearing sched- uled for noon may determine whether Walker is to be held on a first degree murder charge, a sec- ond degree charge or manslaugh- ter charge.
 Determination of the degree is left by law to the prosecutor. And in order to hold Walker in jail without permitting bond, first de- gree charges will be required. The prosecutor will be required to-day to produce some of the new evil dence on which the grand jury based its indictment.
 Meanwhile, these developments were reported overnight:
 Sheriff Transou Scott, not quite satisfied with promises by attor- peys and Alfred Holman, father or the Broadway star, that they will produce her in court. asked the sheriff at Wilmington, Del. to place
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-06
SECRETARY OF COMMONS. HAS
 ESCAPED PLOT.
J. H. Thomas Was to Have Been :. Assassinated Dan Malone of Ireland Was Put Under Arrest

Toronto, Ontario, August 6 = (UP) = An attempt to assassinate J. H. Thomas, British Dominions secretary, was prevented with the arrest of Dan Malone, alleged Sim Feiner, Toronto police claimed to- day. The attempt, police said, was to have been made as Thomas travelled with other empire trade conference delegates from Ottawa to the Welland Canal, scheduled to be opened formally at Thorold, Ontario, today.
 Malone was arrested in 8 rOom- ing house here yesterday and held on a vagrancy charge at the re- quest of Ottawa authorities. Otta- wa police said they had learned of the plot against Thomas life. and later, during the recent workers conference here, picked up a pistol which had fallen from an automo- bile in which Malone allegedly was riding. Magistrate Emerson Coatsworth remanded Malone for a week when he was arraigned on the vagrancy charge before him yesterday. Meanwhile, Dominion authorities prepared deportation charges against him.
 The desire to assassinate Thomas, police said. was supposed iy based on the secretary's activity in negotiations for settlement or differences between the British government and the Irish Free State.