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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
Hoover Threatened
 Congress Members
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pressure to that of the democratic political leaders.
 No attempt was to be made at the senate conference to-day to commit the democrats to vote for the measure as approved by the house, but leaders planned to urge them to present a solid front. Many democrats disagree with Garner. Political considerations were expected, however, to weigh heavily enough to keep most of them in line.
 The bill was to be laid before the senate at noon by Chairman Norbeck of the banking and cur- rencv committee. He said he would not open debate on !. the measure until after final action on the home loan program, unless consideration of that bill showed signs of being dragged out by the disputes over beer and farm relief amendments. iss
 The senate can hardly reach, a decision before tomorrow on the relief bill as revised by house and senatef conferences. Debate IS promised on several features. 0p- ponents may try to send the bill back to conference in g. new att tempt to meet President Hoover's views. s'4t
 If the seante sends the bill to the White House in its present form it will be vetoed and leaders do not believe enough votes would be switched to override the veto. So the only resort would be to revamp the measure along lines acceptable to President Hoover.
 The congressional session might be indefinitely prolonged by such, a course. The senate beer and farm relief have been increasingly active lately, and there is 8 strong pos- sibility that they would offer their programs as amendments to any new relief bill. ts
 The bill as 1t now stands pro- vides $30O,000,000 for relief loans to states by the Reconstruction Finance corporation; $1,500,000 to be loaned by the corporation for self -liquidating construction pro- jects and to aid individuals and corporations;. $322,000,000 for pub lie works, of which $190,000,0O0 would be used only if the funds were available or could be bor- rowed at a reasonable rate.
 Congress and the president are in agreement on the first and third sections, which were redrafted af- ter two meetings at the White House.
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ner He declared in his statement earlier in the week attacking the fiery speakers stand on certain phases of relief that he would not let congress get away without pass ing some aid to the country's needs.
 However, if congress sends the Wagner Garner relief bill to him with that one major objectionable item in 1t, the individual loans' phase-he will veto it. The chief executive hopes that the bill, how ever, will go to conference again for revision.
 He does not want to be forced to use the veto-but there will be no hesitancy atthe White House it the bill comes to him in its pres- ent form, as passed yesterday III the house.
 If that happens, and he sends it back to congress and adjourn ment then is voted without adopt ing relief measures. the president will call special session immedi- ately, the United Press learned on unquestionable authority.
 MT Hoover still pins his hope in the fact that the conferences he held with aGrner, and other con- gressionaf leaders earlier Tn tne week, democratic senators were m his corner against the individual loans'' item. This item means thatt he Reconstruction Finance corporation would be empowered to lend to individuals, companies. etc, practically indiscriminately.
 Senators Harrison. dem. Miss, Glass, Va, and Robinson, dem. Ark, the United Press was informed. stood with the president against Speaker Garner during these tu- multuous sessions on relief.
 The banks have urged the presi- dent to yield, the administration claims. They want to "dump their frozen paper onto the federal government, the president feels, and therefore are adding their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
Thousands Foodless
 In Flood Areas
Cities and Agricultural Settlements in Rumania Need
 Immediate Relief

"The joint distribution commit tee appeals to the Jews of Amer lea in this emergency to give promptly so that the hfe-saving work of the committee can be continued. Unless such aid Is forthcoming, the Jewish victims in Ruma1ia will be left to starva- ton and death. We have never failed when such calls on our generosity have been made, and even in these difficult times, am confident that the Jews of America will respond as generously as they are able to-"
 "The cablegram from our Eu- ropean director speaks for itself: The Rumanian. floods, particular ly in Moldavia, are a great catas- trophe with severe consequences in this district, thickly populated by Jews. Over 100000 Jews live in the flood territory. Jassy and vicinity, where 35,000 Jews reside, has been hardest hit and is still cut off so that our representatives have been unable to obtain full est information on the spot. Ac- cording to telegraphic advices, whole sections of the city are de- stroyed and many thousands are without food and shelter. The calamity is beyond description.
 Besides ,Jassy, in the same dis trict, the towns of Targufrumos, Podul, Iloaei and Harlau are the worst sufferers. Some damage has also been done in Bukovina and Bessarabia,, especially in Belti and the district occupied by the Jewish agricultural settlements. Many lives have bene lost, particularly children. Help for food and shell ter appear necessary now and la ter reconstructive aid in the, form of Free Loans and other credits must be provided. I am cooper ating with other organizations to bring immediate relief to stricken regions, but need further funds'.
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While the full extent of the dis aster caused by the floods in Ru- mania. particularly in the thiclly populated Jewish districts of Mol davia and Jassy, has not wet been ascertained, many thousands are without food and shelter, accord ing to cable dispatches just re- ceived at the New York city head quarters of the American Jewish Joint Distribution committee from Dr Bernhard Kahn, European di- rector of the committee. Small funds have been rushed to the stricken regions. Additional funds are immediately required, Dr Kahn states, 'to bring emergency aid, to make arrangements for the children in summer camps, and to provide loans for rebuilding of de- stroyed homes"
 Rabbi Jonah. B. Wise, national chairman of the fund-raising com- mittee of the joint distribution committee, in making this cable public said: "This catastrophe, even according to the incomplete re- ports at hand, appears to be much WOTS0 tHdH tHdt uIOu6Ab " PtSrA. ous floods in Rumania. The joint distribution committee cannot an- swer the tragic pleas for help of these victims, because of lack Of funds. These stricken people have no one to turn to, except the joint distribution committee, which has functioned in the manner of an in- ternational Jewish Red Cross for many years. With thousands of Jews forced to desert their de- stroyed homes, and lacking the primary essentials of food and shelter, grave danger faces many of them unless help is immedi- ately forthcoming. Not only is emergency relief urgently required but funds for rebuilding must be made available through Free Loan societies and credit cOoperatiVes,"
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them, The Century of Progress should have followed the lighted airway to the East Prussian iron. tier at Koenigsberg, but was not sighted. ~ z
 1t was feared that the flyers might have passed Moscow to the east and come down in some re. mote section. Some feared they had gone sufficiently north off theiI course to come down in the Baltic Sea.
 Soviet officials waited at the Mos- COW airdrome with fuel supplies in case the men were found.
 The flyers were ten hours and 4a minutes ahead of the Post -Gatty time when they left Berlin at 3 D. m. @ p. m. E. s. T.) Wednesday Leaving New York at, 4:01 a. m E. S T. July 5, they had flown to Harbor Grace, N F. D., in 10 hours and 36 minutes, after overshoot. ing their mark to the north and finally finding the airport through heavy rain and fog.
 They were off from Harbor Grace for the Atlantic crossing af- ter refueling and resting for slight ly more than two hours. They head ed their plane 10 sea in only fair ly good flying conditions. Through out the night of July 5 they were not sighted on Steamship lanes. The first word of the Century came from civic guards who sight ed the monoplane passing over northern Ireland, on July G.. @
 Mattern and Griffin had made the fastest Atlantic crossing. They were direct on their course to Ber- lin. They reached Tempelhof air drome in the German capital at 11:42 a. m. July 6, completing the first nonstop flight from North America to Berlin and making their total flying time from New York 31 hours and 41 minutes.
 They made up time on Post and Gatty by staying in Berlin only three hours and 19 minutes. Alter a beefsteak dinner, a shave, and a tour of the airport, they pronounc- ed the monoplane and themselves ready to continue. They left Tenn pelhof at 3 p. m. E. s. T. July 6.
 The flyers were unreported from that hour until early the next morn ing. when Lithuanian Aeronautical observation posts sighted the plane speeding east. Then the flyers van- .ished until they were found, with their plane wrecked, near Borisov'
 In Mattern Home
 Fort Worth, Texas, July B. (UP)-Word the round-the- world flyers had been forced down in Po- land, brought regret and happiness to the wife and mother Of James J. Mattern. ,r
 "There isn't much. to say" Mrs Mattern, the aviator's wife said. "We are tickled to death they were not badly injured, but 1t is too bad they were forced down after such a fine start"
 "We are glad to know what hap pened, although we never had been greatly worried after the Atlantic crossing the first night she con- tinued. Tt wouldn't surprise me for Jimmy to try it again. He has a. pretty strong will and l doubt if this will remove the round-the-world flight bee from
 So confident were Mrs Mattern and the flyers mother, Mrs Leila Mattern, that Jimmy would succeed they showed little worry last night as the hours wore on without word from the flyers. -,.
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Is 93
 Years of Age
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.
 The aged millionaire exhibits on the golf course two of the traits which made him one of the wealth. jest men in the world-persistence and frugality. His time is reputed to be worth $1,000 a minute, but he doesn't mind spending $10,000 or $15,000 worth of that time hunt ing for 75 cent golf ball.
 He wears long trousers of slate gray instead of the customary plus fours, and a. double-breasted coat of loosely woven brown material that does not hamper the swing of his clubs. His cap is made of the same material as the coat. Ordin- ary russet shoes take the place of regulation golf shoes.
 @ Rockefeller is frugal even in his golf shots. He often com pines dif- ferent holes in play in such a way as to save 60 yards or so of walk ing and few minutes time. = His driving Is 8 study in slow motion.
 Rockefeller plays each stroke as carefully as if it were the only stroke in the game. If he slices or hooks one he is almost certain to observe that one of the beauties of golf is that one can recover from a bad shot in the strokes to come. Or else he criticises himself for raising his head too soon.
 { At the end of nine holes he Is always tempted to continue for a few more holes. But he always re- sists.
 By limiting my play, I always find it interesting and it never be- comes tiresome," he explained. Golf is good for all men if they play it in moderation. Moderation pays-in golf and everything"
 After lunch, Rockefeller was to take his usual nap until about 5 D. m. at which when he will go motoring. There will be birthday dinner at p. m. at which John D. Rockefeller, Jr, will preside. Mrs John D. Rockefeller, Jr, and her children and other members of the immediate family will be at the table. Afterwards there will be an organ recital and the 93-year-old Rockefeller will go to bed, as usual at p. m.
 Reporters as always beseiged MT Rockefeller for interviews but he parried them all with a prepared statement issued from his offices.
 These are days" the statement said, when many are discouraged. In the ninety-three years of my life, depressions have come and gone. Prosperity has always re- turned, and will again.
 "And now, on this my birthday, I desire to reaffirm my belief in the fundamental principles upon which this country was founded-liberty, unselfish devotion to the common good, and belief in God.
 "As a nation, looking proudly to our past where it has been noble, and recognizing with humility our mistakes of extravagance, selfish ness and indifference. let us. with faith in God, in ourselves and in humanity. go forward, courageous ly resolved to play our part worth fly in building a better world.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
VERMONT FIRST
 EXECUTION IN
 LAST B YEARS
Bert A. Stacey Went to the Chair Protesting That He Was Innocent in Death of His Wife

Windsor, Vt, July S-(UP)- Bert A. Stacey, 53,-of Barre. was executed in the electric chair at state prison a few minutes after midnight to-day for the murder of his estranged wife, Ruth Ken nedy Stack Stacey. It was the first execution in Vermont in 13 years.
 T trust in God. He knows I'm innocent" said Stacey as he walked to the chair with consum- mate resignation. Only few days ago he had been permitted to ex- anime the death chair. saying that "as long as I'm going to die in it I'd like to look it over."
 Stacey shot his wife to death and wounded their daughter, Aleta, last April IS at the home of Louis Sweeney in Berlin, where the mother and the girl were living. Aleta's testimony that her father did the shooting convicted him, and he was sen- tenced to death on May 23. The Rev William Forkell, prison chap lain, Sheriff James M. McDermott, and 10 other witnesses were pres- ent at the execution.
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fore he could say, positively, how and to what extent Libby Holman Reynolds would share in the estate.
 In an air of calm, the funeral for young Reynolds was held in the block-long residence. The simple rites were to be folloked by drive to Solemn cemetery. Young Rev. holds grave fs near the burial places of his father, founder of the vast tobacco fortune; his mother. the late Mrs Reynofds-Johnson; a child of the latter and nurse. all of whom died at Reynolda during the last IA years.
 At the funeral were many rela- lives. A brother, Richard J. Rev. holds. ,Jr, was aboard his yacht off the coast of Africa.
 Mourners included: Will N. Rey- holds and wife, James s. Dunn and wife. uncles and 'aunts of Smith, of Winston Salem; Henry Worth Bagley and wife. the latter the for- mer Nancy Reynolds, New York: Albert Holman and wife. parents of the widow, Cincinnati: Mrs Myron Kahn. q sister of Libby. Cincinnati; Dr Charles DeTorest Lucas, an uncle by marriage. New York; Blanche Yurla. Broadway actress and friend of Libby.
 Not e word had come from Smiths beautiful young widow, the throaty torch Hinger" who won fame and q rich husband on Broad way. Her father and mother, Mr and Mrs Albert Holman, were nt hor side, eonsoIina her. The fathor nnid thoro would Do no statements for tho newspapers.
 Reynolds' death officially roe malnod suicide. with Coroner w. N. pnit0n Announcing ho had found nothing to indicate otherwise and that tho Inquest wouiE not be rec opened unless he did.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
AKRON IS BACK AFTER FAILURE
 TO FIND YACHT
Boat With Crew of Six
 Was One of of 27 Sea
 Racers-All the Others . Have Reached HarbOr

Lakehurst, N. J.. July S.-(UP) naval dirigible Akron is back in her hangar here after a futile search of the Atlantic be- tween Barnegat Bay and Bermuda for the missing Ketch Curlew and its crew of six.
 The 49-foot sailing boat, one of 27 entered in the race from Mon- tauk Point, L. l., to Bermuda, has not been sighted since June 25, the day of the start. All other yachts competing. in the race either finished at Bermuda or put into port for repairs.
 The Akron left here July to assist coast guard patrols and com mercial shipping in the serach. Commander A, H. Dresel said he ordered the dirigible back to Lake, burst when rain and fog made further search impossible.
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Mattern. And Griffin
 Crashed To Earth
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although we hadn't heard from positive they were safe and still held hope they were landed at Omsk, Siberia, or at some Rus- sian town beyond Moscow
 In Griffin Home
 Oklahoma City, July 8.-UP)- Mrs Bennett Griffin, who has re- fused to worry while the world was wondering what had happened to her flyer-husband and Jimmie Mat tern, to-day received the news they with little excitement.
 Really, didn't have any fear at all after they crossed the Att lantic," she told the United Press. "I'll admit worried considerably until they concluded the ocean lap, and hoped Griff knew as much about navigation as he thought he did.
 T knew he was an excellent pilot and could go anywhere anyone could. But he hadn't had much ex- perience as a navigator, and that's what worried me-"
 Mrs Griffin didn't stay up all night waiting for word of the miss ing flyers.
 T had some guests last night, and didn't retire until about 1:30 a. m.," she said. "There wasn't any use of sitting around worry ing"
 But, she did get up at a. m., hoping to get word from her hus- band when she was called by the United Press and given first in- formation on the. forced landing.
 The. woman who helped Griffin plan his projected world flight was eager for details.
 'I am surprised they were forced down." she said. "I thought they were on their way"
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Mayor Frank Hayes a member of the state association of munich pal chief executives which during the past few months has been studying the question of relief for cities in Connecticut, stated today that he will be ready at any time to attend any conference which Governor Wilbur l.. Cross may call to discuss the advisability of order- ing special session of the state legislature. Governor Cross stated yesterday that he has decided upon a definite program for aiding the communities in the state in their unemployment problems but did not make known, definitely, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
Chief Executive May Call Special
 Legislative Term
Manufacturers of State, However, Against Plan Cross Claims Decision Made on Definite Program for Aiding Communities in Solving JObless Problem

plans that he has under considera- ton.
 It Is possible, it is now reported, that Governor Cross may call a special session of the legislature to consider the relief matter. Of course, if he does so it will be in conjunction with the national re- lief plan offered by the democrats in congress.
 However, Governor Cross is un- derstood to be reluctant as far as calling the special session. It is understood, also, that certain man. ufacturing interests are opposed to any special session that will float heavy relief program resulting in increased taxation.
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History Of Most
 Amazing Of Deals
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 The World really ended at Lausanne to-day. It ended when Edouard Herro premier of France emerged beamng from the conference of statesmen and shouted
 "Its done. It's done. It's done." @1t
 Then he seized blond German woman and a brunette both reporters covering the huggd them him and kissed them with fervor while the crowd roared it's approval.
 The agreement ended dozen years of international wranglng during which the leading statesmen and financial of the world met for week after weary week In the capitals and resorts of Europe More than 40 such conferences held and the United States, which refused associate itself with reparatons was called in as expert to evolve the Dawes plan and then the Young plan.
 Both plans died under the reluctant realization that Germany could not pay the sums asked.
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George T. Hewlett Died Last Night
 in New Haven

Easton, Conn, July S-(UP1- George T. Hewlett, former major of the Second Company. Governors Foot Guard, of New Haven, and former secretary of the New Ha- ven board of education, died at his home here last night in his 71st year. He was president of the Hew- lett Construction company of Bridgeport. He vas prominent in fraternal and civic organizations. including the Masons, Knights of Pythias and Knights of the Golden Eagle. He was a member of the Union League club of New Haven and once served as governor of the New England district of the Lions International.
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Smith Backers
 for Roosevelt
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his admirers, because of what happened out in Chicago the other day is that I will have to leave you good neighbors and friends here on Eagle street."
 The demonstration was regarded significant by Albany admirers of the nominee. Among those who greeted Roosevelt were Edward J.. O'Connell, Joseph Murphy of Troy and Mayor Thatcher, all members of a group which stood with Smith to the finish at the convention. Dan O'Connell, another Smith support CT, was unable to attend the cele- bration due to a cold.
 Roosevelt's attitude on the drive toward legalizing beer in congress now also was made known by a "spokesman'-that of hands, off policy.
 "The governor" the spokesman said, lis tending strictly to state business. He cannot run two jobs at once."
 Another event which served to make the events of the day more encouraging was the Roosevelt in- dorsement by the Women's Organ ization for National Prohibition Reform.
 Informed of their action, Roose- welt expressed his thanks and re- marked "this is clearly in line with the democratic party's platform"
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DON'T QUOTE ME

Washington, July 8-(U. P.) - George Washington will make his debut on the nations pocket change late this month when distri- button of the new silver quarter IS begun.
 There has never been a regular coin struck bearing the image or the father of his country. Abraham Lincoln has appeared on the penny for many years.
 The governments. three hints at Philadelphia, San Francisco and Denver are striking the quarters from new dies now. In order to avoid i'll feeling, the Federal Re- serve Banks will distribute them to banks in all parts o fthe country simultaneously.
 The new quarter, not issued as a commemorative piece, recalls nu- merous facts about small change which are frequently overlooked.
 Few know that "E Plurtbus Unum," United States of Amer ica", ''In God We Trust" and "Lib- erty" appear on all silver coins be- cause the law requires 1t. The same is true of the eagles figure.
 Careful search will reveal that many coins bear a small letter "S or ID" somewhere on their faces. They indicates the coin was struck at the San Francisco or Denver mnits. Those struck at Philadel- ,phia, the largest mint in the coun- ary. bear no distinguishing initial.
 A few old coins may be found with an 70" or a ''C C.. They were struck either at the old New Or- leans. or Carson City, New. hints, now abandoned.
 Designers of coins usually are permitted to put eheir initials on them inconspicuously.
 Tine George washington quarter will have an "F' on 1t for John Flannagan, its designer. Flanagan also designed the masnincent bronze clock which adorns the reading room of the library of con- gress and the verdun fedai present. cd to France.
 The silver dollar also has an .F'. but in that case it stands for the designer FranciEci. The current quarter dollar has an I'M" for It's deaiener Herman MacNeil. The half dollar has . w" for Adolph WeInman.
 bring out tho IF" of James D. Fra- slsr who designed the nuzaio nickel.
 aa nc atit youuQnfaFa valued thas2 for Victor P. nrenper. Beearse Of widespread protest:. they hed been 0o0 were minted. Tho lnlsials were eonaplcuously placed just to the left Of the face of the emancipator1