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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
TWO BANK ROBBERS ONE 8 THE OTHER '
 ALL UNSENTENCED
John Harrington and His
 Sister Are the Bold Rob
 bers and Judge Doesn't
 Know What to Do \.

-Bloornburg, Pa, December i - (UP) - Punishment of two bank robbers - one nine years old. the other seven offered a knotty problem to the Columbia County court to-day. John Harrington, 9, years old, and his sister, Margaret,
 have shown early criminal ten- dencies, court attaches said. Months ago they were arrested on q charge of robbinE concession stand at tho airport here. Then they robbed a bank, the Bloom burg Bank-Columbia Trust Com pany here.
 Crawling through six-inch aperture, the two children walked through the bank until they came to q room where an employe had deposited two sacks of money rep rcsenting Sunday school collections. The children took the sacks. hid ono under the bank steps, and started to tour the town with $11.45 taken from the other, m their pockets. An older sister ques- tioning their possession of 50 much money, disclosed the bank robbery. The father, John Harrington, ST, was called into court. The children had been placed in his custody after their previous escapade. His aid in solving the knotty problem was sought by the pcrplexed court. Judge C. c. Evans finally decided to postpone action to permit fur- ther time to study the case. He again remanded John and Mar garet to the care of their father. They explained they had seen the bank cmploye enter the bank with the sacks of money and immediate ly to plan to get some money came to them, according court attaches who questioned them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
Govt Changes to Halt

Washington, Dec 12.-UP) )- Demoerats In the house to-day con- sidered forcing . delay on Presi- detn Hoovers' governmental reor- ganization program so that Presi- dent-elect Roosevelt may be free to instituted program of his ~ewn when he takes office.
 The Hoover plan would rcor- ganize or combine 58 government agencies. It may be blocked Tn whole or part by majority vote in either house before Feb g.. Otherwise the changes become eff fective automatically.
 A number of democrats believed 1t would be unwise to make whole sale establishments just before tho advent of q new administration which will have control of and re- sponsibility for the government for at least four years. They pointed out that Gov Roosevelt intends to make a thorough study of the federal setup. They believe he undoubtedly would advance recom- mendations of his own.
 Chairman Cochran of the house expenditures committee said:
 T don't see any reason now for hurry to tear the government up- side down so that Governor Roose-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
BAD LOOKING
 FIRE HANDLED
 WELL BY DEPT.
AIS Tire Shop, With Its Combination of Rubber and Oil Caused Scare to Property Owners


 Investigations were underway to- day in an effort to determine the cause of the fire. which wiped out AIS Tire Shop and garage on the corner of West Main and State streets last evening and incurred Q loss estimated between $75,000 and $100, 900. A defective or over heated oil burner Is suspected of having started the devastating blaze which for l. few minutes threatened to spread to adjoining buildings. Nine companies of fire men battled the flames for several hours before gaining control. Two alarms were sounded. summoning every company but three of the en- tire department. Nearly one-half of the night force of the police depart ment also responded. The first bell was registered at 7:13 o'clock last evening. It was 3:21 this morning when Engine Company No 6 checked in and called 1t night"
 Fire Marshal D. J. Lahey. Build- (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
SPEEDY DRIVE TO MODIFY THE
 VOLSTEAD ACT
Women Appeared in Full Force to Block the Vets
 But the Latter Went
 Ahead

Washington, December (UP) - The drive for immediate modi- fication of the Volstead act met staunch feminine opposition be- fore the house ways and means committee today, but significant action was taken toward speeding a prohibition vote in the senate.
 The senate judiciary committee referred all prohibition repeal and modification neasures before 1t Co a subcommittee headed by the outstanding anti prohibitioiiists. Senator Blaine, republican. Wis consin. Blaine said he would call the group together immediately.
 Meanwhile prominent leaders of the women's prohibition move- ment appeared before the house ways and means committee. which is seeking to write a modification bill on which the house can vote before Christmas.
 Arguments of the women wit
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
WET MAGICIAN
 HAD NOTHING ON
 THE DRY WIZARD.
Bottled High Ball Show of Vets Was Climaxed By Woman With Suitcase of Tricks

Washington. Dec 12--tUP)- Mrs b. Leigh Colvin. New York prohibitionist staged a little act with black suitcase before the house ways and means committee to-day as an answer to the bot tied highball" show put on by Rep Celler. democrat. New York, last week. She slowly fumbled with the locks of the suitcase, as com- mittee members leaned forward curiously. She then reached into 1t and pulled out things she said people would have to do without # beer were returned.
 First she flourishcd loaf of bread, then shoes. q child's bed- room slippers. some fruit, n baby cont. and apples.
 "I don't have to have q permit from Dr Doran (chief of the bu-i reau of industrial alcohoD to bring these here" she said ironically. Cclier's "highballs" were presented with Doran's permission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
STORM FAILED
 IN STOP PING
 TRAFFIC HERE
Combination of Elements Put All Forces to Work QuicklySeyen Deaths Reported in New Eng- land

Snow, sleet, rain and wind com bined over the weekend tried to tie up Waterbury in it's first storm of the winter season but failed. Public utility companies contin- ued their service schedules as usual, no automobile accidents or injuries to pedestrians were re- ported at police headquarters or tho local hospitals and. generally speaking. outside of a slight slow up in motor and foot travel the storm was just "onc of those things"
 Shortly after noon to-day ap- proximately goo men employed by the street department went into action to clear the central streets of their slushy covering. An army of trucks, most of them city owned. accompanied the. workers. Charles J. Allen, manager of the local division of the Connecti- cut Light and Power company, re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
KAZEMEKAS UP
 AGAINST SOME
 MORE TROUBLE
Attorney Blansield Files
 Motion to Have Former
 Bank President Brought
 Into Court for Some Ex- planati0ns N

Al Ter Fklf aa Permission to examine K. Char les Kazemekas. former president of the defunct Kazemekas bank as to "certain doubtful matters in con- nection with the disappearance of deposits and assets" is asked In a motion filed in superior court to- day by, Attorney Michael V. Blans- field, as attorney for the depositors' committee of the bank. The motion will be heard Friday at the short calendar session of court.
 It is expected that If Judge AL fred O.. Baldwin grants the petition the examination will take place forthwith, for 1t Is understood that MT Kazenmckas will be in court on that day.
 The motion filed today reads as follows: t.s "As attorney for the depositors' committee, the undersigned respect fully requests permission to ex- anime K. Charles Kazemekas. president of Kazemekas & Co. Inc, for the purpose of clearing up cer- tain doubtful matters in conncc- ! (Continued on Pago p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
One Republican To
 Be Confirmed But
 Others Will Fail
Senate Leaders Are Anxious for ROOse- welt Regime to Be Allowed to Fill Up Some of the Lucrative Jobs
HOUSE ALSO PREPARED TO
 KILL HOOVER GOVT PLANS

Washington, Dec 12-tUP)-Roy D. Chapin who left
 lucrative post in the automobile industry to become retary of probably will be the only important republican appoinee to be confirmed by the senate during the closing months of President Hoover's term
 Senate democrats, anxious for the Roosevelt admnis- raon to have many jobs possible to distribute have put confirmation of republicans Assurances have been received in administration quarters, however that Chapin will be approved
 His term automatically expires March when the Roosevelt administration takes office. And regardless of senate acon the law would permit him to until that date.
 recent caucus includes Atee P0merene chairman of the Reconstruction Finance corporation and Charles R. Crisp as member the tariff commission both democrats
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
OLD RAILROAD MAN WAS JUST
 SAVED IN TIME
87-Year.Old Man Was Jostled Into Pit at Sta- tiOrl--Pulled Out Ahead of Train

Boston, Dec 12--(UP )--Charies McMorrow, 87-ycar-old retired railroad man. to-day owed his life to former policeman and an ele- vated inspector who dared death to snatch him from the path of an "Ep' train here last night. Jostled by crowd on the platform at the Dudley street terminal. the octogenarian tumbicd into the pit, missing the third rail only by Inches.
 While someone Jagged a train which was roaring Into the station. Patrick l.. Crowley. who partici- pated in the Boston police strike Of |l9I8, and elevated Inspector Jo- seph s. Fichtner jumped into the pit and hoisted McMorrow to Bafety,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
LAFAYETTE WAS VISITOR AND SO'
 WAS THIS AUTO
Old Colonial Residence Had Unwelcome Guest
 Auto Plunged Into the Breakfast Room

Marblehead. Mass, Dec 12--- CUP)--General Lafayette once wis., ited the house. To-day an auto- mobile dropped 1t.
 MT and Mrs Horatlo Buck were about to sit down to breakfast when there was a resounding crash and the automobile popped into the dining room, scattering dishes.
 The car had been parked on Tucker hill. In the absence of the owner, 1t coasted down the icy road at high speed. and crashed through u wall of the century-and- a-half-old Lafayette house, q local landmark.
 No one was hurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
MARTY M'MANUS
 TO MANAGE THE
 BOSTON RED SOX

Boston, Dec 12--(UP)- Marty McManus. veteran inficlder, will continue as manager of the Boston Red Sox in 1888, President Bob Quinn of tho Red Sox announced today.
 Quinn's announcement was made in answer to recent rumors that McManus would be replaced by Walter Johnson or some one else,
 McManus took charge of the Red Sox in mid-season last year. when Shono Collins resigned fol- lowing a long losing streak.
 T have never had any idea other than to have Marty McManus man. agc. the Red Sox in 1G33 If were to run the club" Quinn declared. For that reason. did not feel # necessary to make any announce uaAnk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
FRANCE MUCH EXCITED OVER AMERICAN NOTE
Chamber of Deputies Is Heavily Guarded-Her- riot Praises Americans in War
By RICHARD D. MCMILLAN

By RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Stan COrrcspOndcn)
 Paris, Dec l2-(UP)-Six alter natives for handling the question of the French debt payment to Washington on Thursday were pre- sented to the chamber of deputies today by Premier Edouard Herriot After speech of two hours to . tense and crowded house. during which deputies shouted. "don't pay cent" Herriot presented the fol- lowing possibilities:
 l. Default.
 ?. Payment of the World bank at Basic or other blocked account
 3. Payment with bonds.
 {. Arbitration under the Franco American arbitration treaty.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
BRITAIN MUCH CALMER THAN
 HER NEIGHB0R
But General Debate on Debt Payment Will Take Place in Commons May Vote Default
BY HENRY T. RUSSELL United Press Stan COrrcspODdcnt)

'
 London, Dec 12--Debate on the general question of war debts will start in the house of commons wednesday. Stanley Baldwin. act ing prime minister, announced in the house today.
 An appropriate statement ex- piaining the governments policy will be made, probably by Neville Cham berlain, chancellor of the ex- chequer, he said.
 Baldwin's announcement signi- fled that the government had yielded to the insistent demands of George Lansbury, labor leader. and members of other parties, that a general war debate be held be- fore the Dec 1b payment is made. The government previously had hoped to get through without de- bate, having made up It's mind to pay.
 Prime Minister J. Ramsay Mac Donald returned from Geneva at 3:52 p. m.
 Baidwin's announcement follow ed Chamberlain'a reply to ques- tons by D. B. Joel, who asked in what respect the terms offered to T3titain. on the Thursday nay, ment differed from those offered
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
He Decided to Surprise Some of His Friends

Chicago, Dec 12--(UP) Samuel cusminor, IS, amateur electrician, invited some friends over to his house last night and decided to fix up n surprise for them.
 He placed his radio in one room. He ran q wire from the radio to Q microphone in m adjoining room. His plan was to send his Christmas greetings through the microphonc and ioudspeaker to his guests. Cusmino made . last minute chcck-up on the wiring. He touched the microphonc and fell to the floor. Hospital physicians pro. nounced him dead. victim of cicc- tronution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
FOUR WATERB URY LIQUOR MEN WERE
 GIVEN PENALTY

5 .
 Hartford, Conn, Dec f2-(U. P.)-Eight Bridgeport and Waterbury alleged liquor law yiOIators were fined n total of f,f5O and seven given sus- pended jail sentences on pleas of guilty before q. $. District court Judge E7dwin $. Thomas to-day.
 Those from Waterbury were. GiOmcanni D'AngeIO, $15O and costs and 30 days; Benjamin q. Brown. $15O and 30 days; Frank Hickey $15O and 30 days; James Sherwood $50.
 solomon HcilDcn of Bridge port was sentenced to 45 days in MlddIcscx County Jail after pleading guilty to using the malls to dcfraud.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
UNITED STATES AMAZES FRANCE
 AND ENGLAND
Speediest Note Ever Sent Across to Europe Re- jects the Offer Made By Great Britain
BY JOSEPH II. BAIRD United Press stan COrrcspondcnt) }

Washington, Dec 12--(U. P.) F Precedent breaking diplomatic ex- change in which the United states rejected Great Britain's "condi- tiona" payment of its $95,550,- 500 war debt installment drew the war debt problem to a new crisis to-day.
 London had offered tog pay the debt installmcnt in gold next Thursday--f nditionally. Secretary of state Stimson swept aside the usual diplomatic maneuvering and delay. and rejected tho proposal in a note that reached London morn ing newspaper readers before they had read their own governments offer to pay.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
NEGRO SHOT HIM DEAD

Los Angeles Dec 12.-(UP)-S. c. Haver, assistant secretary and employment manager for the Southern California Edison company, was shot and killed today by negro who walked into his office and became embroiled in an altercation over job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
BOY SCOUTS
 GIVEN PRIZES

New York, Dec 12--(UP)--Boy Scouts have been awarded gold. medals for extreme valor in the face of grave danger, Daniel C.. Beard, chairman of the National Court of honor, announced The six are Robert A. Carter. Flint, Mich: Robert Delaney. schenectady N. r.: George Leonhard, Great Harrington. Mass: Robert Hafner, Norwich, Conn.,; Jack Martin, Omaha, Neb, Pedro villezca. Man. ila, P. l..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
ROBINSON FOR MOSES

Washington, Dec IF. - (UP) - Senator Robinson, democrat, Ark, today supplanted Sen ator Moses, republican, N. H., as chairman of the senate committee to arrange for the inauguration next March of President-elect Roosevelt and Vice President -elect Garner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
STILL PICKING THE ROOSEVELT
 CABINET MEN
Senator Carter Glass Al- most Assured of Being Secretary of Treasury in White House Family
By RAYMOND CHAPTER (Unitcd Press Stan Correspondent,

V
 Washington. Dec 12-(UP)-- President elect Roosevelt may press for his thew deal" as applied to the banking world by appoint ing Senator Carter Glass of Vir- ginia, n coilaborator in the federal reserve act. as his secretary of the treasury.
 Names Of likely cabinet choices were brought back to Washington over the weekend by close friends of Governor Roosevelt who gath cred here for tho gridlron dinner. some reported the official family also would include Newton D.. Baker of ohio. John W. Davis of New York. George Dern of Utah, Miss Frances Perkins and Jesse lsidor Straus of New York.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
Six Brothers in Mine Disaster
 Buried To-day

Mlddlesboro. Ky, ac 12.-- CUP )-- The six Masscngill brothers killed with 17 others in the Yancey mine disaster were to be buried in Lone- some Valley, today by their 78- year-oId father. Cal and Henry. who died locked in each others arms. will be buried in one grave, and two brothers will rest In each of tho othef two graves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
Markets at a Glance

Stocks resume rally under lead of rails; gains
 range to nearly points. Bonds irreguIarly higher; German issues strong. Curb stocks irregularly higher; utilities in demand Chicago stocks quiet and steady at small gains Call money per cent.
 Foreign exchange steady; sterling rises slightly. Wheat rallies to previous closing levels after early
 dip; corn and oats off slightly. Cotton steSdy at gains of 75 cents bale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
TRApPED AND DIED.

Norwalk. Conn, Dec 12-UP)- Believed to have been trapped oil the second floor of the Goldstein Chemical Company building which was desaroyed by fire Saturday night, the body of stphen Rous. 55. watchman, was found in the ruins Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
AMELIA BECOMES DOCTOR

Greenville Pa, Dec 12.-(UP)-Amelia Earhart Putnam, first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic ocean, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Thiel college today. Her father, the late Edwin Stan ton Earhart was an alumnus of the college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
Final News Flashes
TWO DIED IN FIRE

Woonsocket, R. l., Dec 12.-UP)-TWo men lost their lives here today in a fire in the basement of Parker-street house. Rosario Desrosiers, GA, weaver was suffocated, and Thomas Patenaude, 60, boiler tender, was fatally burned in an unsuccessful attempt to res cue him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
10 MINUTE ROOSEVELT SPEECH

Boston, Dec 12.- (UP) A 10-minute tele- phone speech by President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt will feature dinner to be given at the Copley-Plaza hotel here Thursday night in honor of Robert Jackson, secretary of the democratic national committee, it was announced today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
WILL, ADNfIT WoNIEN

Art club has decided to accept women artists as members. for the first time since it was founded 70 years ago. The decision was prompted by the increasing num- bcr of capable women painters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
BANKER SUICIDES IN CELL

New York, Dec 12.-(UPl-WaIter Clyde tial Colorado banker committed suicide in his cell at police headquarters today while awaiting Axtradition on charges of embedding $1,0O0,OO0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec i2--(uP)--The treasury net balance December 3 was sb30.0G7,96i5S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12
me Weather

Rain Tonight and Prob
 ably On Tuesday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12

Last Minute News
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-12

oo"D'e'e weat''er Report Pase 2
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-20

life of one of the greatest spiritual forces in the modern world.
 At the historic ceremony today, the Duke said: T join in the pray CTS and good wishes of the King. May you go forth in strength to strengthen the service of Christ until victory over evil is won."
 The primitive Methodist united with the United Methodist and then merged with the Wesleyan Methodists.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-20

Thefts of money from public telephone booths in London now total nearly $1 900 a month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-20

The typical nigh schol princi pal in the United States today has had four or more years of college training,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-20
FORMER MAYOR
 OF NOME WILL
 LOCATE, JUNEAU
Charles F. Rice Arrives Is Favorably Impress
 ed, to Remain

Charles F. Rice, a sourdough oi long standing and a very long time resident of Nome, the metro polls of Seward Peninsula, arrived in Juna3u on the steamer Yukon and expects to locate here and become permanent resident. He Is former mayor of Nome where he was in business in the build ing and mercantile trades. MT. Rice is very favorably impressed with Juneau and the surrounding coun- try, so far and with the possi- bilities in the lines of endeavor to follow.
 Mir. Rice left Nome by plane or Sunday, September II, spent five days in Fairbanks and then took the auto stage for Valdez over the Richardson Highway, ar irving at that port, a distance of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-20

There are approxlmately 800 diff 1erent kinds of wood known .a the timber trade.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-20
Animals Seek Refuge
 In California Forests

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept 20. Big game animals have found haven ir California national for ests, according to the national forest service.
 In a report the service gave a census Of 1l76,000 animals of the big game variety in the d50 na- tional forests of the states and Alaska.
 California led in two of the species with 284,360 deer and 8,480 black and brown bear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-20
AIRPLANE FRO M
 FAIRBANKS GOES. ON RETURN TRIP
Crosson Craft Comes by Way of Haines-Chi-
 chagof Makes Flights

From Fairbanks, by airplane, L. S. Peck, president and gen. eral manager of the Pacific Alaska Airways, arrived late yesterday af- ternoon in Juneau. The aircraft vas piloted by Joseph Crosser. He left today on return to the Interior city, taking as passengers S. E. Robbins, a pilot of the Pa cific Alaska Airways, and R. G. Mackenzie, both of whom came last night on the steamship Aleu tan from Seattle.
 MT. Peck will sail tonight on the steamship Princess Louise on a business trip to Seattle He will return north in two weeks.
 Fairbanks To Haines
 The aerial route taken by Pilot Crosson was direct from Fair banks to Haines, then to Skagway and finally to Juneau The plane left Fairbanks Sunday. A stop vas male at Lake Teslin Sunday night. Another stop was made at Skagway Monday night.
 The airplane Chichagof, Pilot Anscel Eckmann and Mechanic Gordon Graham, went to Chicha- gof yesterday afternoon md brought to this city Nick Beg, prominent in mining and fishery activities.
 went to Lake Hasselborg into
 This afternoon the Chichagof, with Fisheries Warden Fred Lu- cas and quantity of trout fry, vent 10 Lake Hasselborg into which the fry were released.
 The plane returned here at roon. She was scheduled to take a parsy of prospectors to the En- dicott River area this afternoon.