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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
He Climbed Nine Hours In Race Against Death
 And Came Home Victor

Newton, already partly overcome, saw his comrade fall. started to- ward him. realized his mistake and rushed toward tho. ladder. He dashed up h few, steps before the fumes began Co choke him.
 He ciung to the ladder as to his lIfo. Then in another moment he moved up n few more steps. rac- ing with tho rising sun. Tho heat released the fumes in constantly increasing volume.
 Newton. weakened almost to un- conscIousness by his struggle. rest cd on the level at tho termination of tho first ladder in tho tank, and then began slowly to crawl upward once more.
 Hc moved little by little all morning, until no was at . point where the fumes could have but little effect on blm.
 It was 2 o'clock in the after. noon before Newton emerged from inc tank and climbed down on the other slds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
LONG
 TOLD TO RETURN
 TO WASHINGTON
His Old Enemies Like Him So We'll, He Said, That They Want to Get Rid of Him

Baton Rouge, I.a, June 3---(UP) Senator Jucy P. Long was clat- cd to-day because the enemies who called him q disgrace to the senate four months ago now have advised him to go to Washington. The "kingfiBh." who came homo to help draft Il state tax problem. was hailed In tho Louisiana lower house with cries of Ego on back 10 Washington and leave uS alone Senator Long beamed.
 "See how my most rabld enemies rcpudiat6 mo? A few months ago they sald would Do a disgrace in the U. $. senate. Now they don't think can get back therc quick enough. Tn only four months serv. leo even mine enemies arc con vinccd i am tho best man for it. Such commcndatIon must be de- served" The "kingfish" grumbled about not being able to do any good "up there becauyo they've got me paired with some senator from Illinois"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
Latest Story In That Direction
 Very Startling
MANY FAMILIES
 WERE MAROONED BY GREAT FLOOD
Oklahoma National Guard Was Called Out--Rivers Have Gone Over Their Banks

oklahoma, City, Juno 3--(UP)-- A thousand families were maroon- cd in raging flood waters of tho fatbed North Canadian river, offi- ciaIs estimated, after terrific cloudburst struck central Oklaho. ma today.
 The National guard was mobii- ized to aid in rescuing the stricken families. All resources of the city were turned to caring for those stricken.
 Tho body of m unidentified wo- man was found on q trestle at RO- tary park by Firemen Earl Lock- cit.
 Several other. persons wore re- povted drown Of missing. Lieut. Fl. D. Cooper reported to the fire de- partment that "scveral were drown cd in Melroso park"
 The storm struck here about 3 q. m. climaxing a week of heavy rains that have paralyzed railroad traffic. washed out highways and damaged crops.
 Frantic calls for police from iowland areas gave first indication of the seriousness of the situation. z. fContinuud on Page l0D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
GOV ROOSEVELT
 TELLS SEABURY
 HOW HE STANDS
'Present the Evidence" :" Said the Gov And l Will Act" But You Can't Pass the Buck to Me"

Albany, N. r.. June 3.---tUP)-- Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt today indicated he would not take the initiative in q possible removal of Mayor James J. Walker of New York, as n result of the Ilofstndter Investigating committce's findings. Instead he maintained that 1t is the committees duty to present It's evidence to him.
 He made this clear in sharp statement today, in which he put responsibility Bpuarely to the Hof. stadtcr committe to net instead of waiting for him to take tho initia tive as some New York sources have intimated he should do.
 Tt is time for tho legislative committee and their counsel to stop talking and do something the statement said crisply. Tt it not time for political sniplng or buck passing"
 In n statement Roosevelt said:
 "The only information before the governor is in the form of very incomplete newspaper stories. it is not even clear from Judge Sea. bury'S statements to Chairman Hofstadter whether he has fully completed tho investigation. ] net in ench case definitely. positively and with duo pr0mptness.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
ATTORNEY WIN N E IS
 OPPOSED
Suggestion That Secre- tary to Governor Cross Be Dark Horse in Fitz. gerald and McNeil Dis. pute Not Pleasing to Leaders Here

Waterbury democratic leaders to- day turned "cold shoulder" to the suggestion that Attorney Ken meth Wynne of New Haven. ex- ecutive secretary to Governor VII bur l.. Cross be nanied the com promise choice of the Connecticut delegation to the democratic m. tional convention for the place on the national committee now held by Archibald McNeil Of Bridge port. Opinions expressed were to the effect that Governor Cross suggestion will receive due consld. eration but that as far as Water bury is concerned q hold out" in favor of Mayor David E. Fitz- gerald of New Haven is the pro- cedure favored.
 As for tho womans place on the national committee, the local party lenders are not cxerting any undue activity to prevent the women's or
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03

Washington, June 3--(U. PD--- War veterans swarmcd here to-day for tho bonus siege of tho capitol with 1000 already on thesground. 5000 headed this way, food and shelter facilities almost exha usted and q crisis at hand for tho house petition demanding a vote.
 Tho bonus crusa aders havo f18 names on their house petition. They need 145. and they must get them day or there can be no vote on their bonus until Juno 24. Congress hopes to adjourn before that date.
 Tho strictly disciplined unefn- ployed army was not expected to tolerate any disorder during tho day in which many recruits were to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03

Wilmington. Del, Juno 3--(UP) --- Edward Newton. 3s. was just n step ahead of death during n nine. hour 12O-foot climb from tho bot tom of tank filled with deadly fumes, he said to-day. And all that time the body of his fellow work. CT. Ernest Howard. 30, lay whore it had fallen when Howard fell victim to the fumes and death that Newton escsnped. Newton wnS overcome frequently during the nine hours. he said to-day. and Inc realized that during most Of the timc he was only partly conscious.
 The men contracted to paint Il 100. 0 0-gallon water tank at Now port. near here. They decided to begin their task early yesterday because they know the sun would release the asphalt fumes in the paint But before they had been working very long tho deadly fumca began tO rise. Howard start Gd for the ladder. but toppIed ever.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
WIFE OF SOVIET PREMIER HEADS
 ONE BIG TRUST
Russia Browns on Such Things, But This Wom. an Handles All Cos. n1etics in Russia

Moscow, June 3---tU. ID The Soviet trust that supplies cosmetics to tho young ladies of Rusisa is headed by Mrs, ,paulina Semionovh Moi0tiv, wifc of tho premier In h government that frowns on such frivolIticB.
 "P. $. Zhcmchuzhinn. manager" is Icttorcd neatly on tho door Of Mrs M0lotov's office. She ls Il plain. youngiYh woman, who drcsscs no better than other women in govern ment offices.
 Mrs Molotov is n very busy wo- man. With q diIapidatcd Ford at her disposal ghe divides her dny among tho various factories be longing 10 Tezhc, her office. direc. tors meetings and other activities which leave Soviet officials little margin of time for personal life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
FLYER HAS JUST BEEN KNICHTED
 BY KING GEORGE
But Kingsford.Smith Is Making His Living in Australia By Giving Pleasure Trips

Canbcrrn, Australia. Juno 3--(U. P.)--A modern knight errant. Com mander Charles F. kingsford- Smith. arrived hero to-day to sell aIr Joy-ridcs to Canbcrrinns coin cIdent with the news thnt he had been knlghtcd in the kings birth day honor list for services to avln- ton in Australia.
 Kingsford-Smlth, hero of trans- ocean flights is makln his living at the moment by a provincial air transforming tour. He was believed likely however to succeed to tho post of controller Of civil aviation in view of the prospective retire. mcnt of Colonel Horace Brinsmead Injured in m airplano crash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
MAN AND WOMAN AT THE WESTPORT
 MURDER SCENE
Passed. ! C0mpo Beach
 While the Alleged Woni.
 an Slayer Was Crap.
 bling With Other Sweet. heart

f Westport, Conn, June 3--(U.. .P) "A man and woman. wbh were motoring at Compo Beach when Mrs Jennie Allen was Inurdered curly Tuesday. have given police m eye witness account Of the struggle between Captain John Mulh9icy and n man they idetined ns Ed- ,nInd Librizxi. the alleged slayer.
 Tine witnesses, Mrs Mary Cop. poia of East N0rwaIk and Waiter Waterbury Of DarIcn, said they saw inc two men grnpplIDg for TO. volvcr while the body of . woman iny on the ground few feet away.
 They said they continued past Inc scene of the struggle and en. couniered Mrs Burritt WakemnD, who had ben aroused by the sound Hf gunflre. They asked her to notl.
 S0jjce and drove to Sausnfick in Ssarcs, of police, they related. Not inding m officer. they returned to lha scene and found state police ID charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
MELLON DRINKS so THE WOMEN
 MAKE PROTEST
One Chapter of the w. (. T. U. Writes Hoover That He Takes His Whiskey and Soda


 New Orleans, June 3---(UP)-- The New orleans chapter of the W. c. T. U. in a letter to President Hoover, has criticized the conduct of ADdrew Mellon. ambassador to the Court of St James. because he drinks whiskcy and coda.
 Miss Sylvia Metcalf. spokesman n for tho women, characterixed the president himself as q man Sup. posed to be n dry" in commenting on the action of her organixa tiOn.
 "Amclia Earhart, you'll notice, took only water at the recent ban. quet in London" she said, "but the honorable MT Mellon had whIskcy and soda. And just remember that man was appointed by Hoover who .h supposed to be n dry. Mellon Is q wet"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
Republicans Face Wide Open Fight At
 Chicago Convention
MORE CITIES IN
 MASSSTOP THAT
 NEGRO PROGRAM
CoIored Man, Who Found Lindbergh Baby, Was Being Exhibited By Travelling Circus

Boston, June 3--tU. P.) Wi. Ham Allen. tho New Jersey negro who found the body of tho kldnap. cd Lindbergh baby, has bccn ban- nod ns a circus attraction in three Massa chuscttB cities. Mayor Ho- race C. Baker sald thnt if the Wal ter l.. Main Circus insisted on cx- hlbitIng Allen. tho show ns n whole would be barred from Brockton. where it wnB to play to-day.
 In announcing a bnn in quincy. Mayor Thomas ]. McGrath de- n0unccd the feature ns "contemp- tiblo commerclalism." Acting on the recommendation Of the city council, tho Lowell license commis- sion last night voted to prohibit Aliens appearance there. When Allen joined tho circus recently it was announced he would receive $500 n week,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03

be in the club offices to-day at D. for an important nouncement. .s A sl, s.1ea1gs l,se@ tsa na5 t.5 s
 Terry is rated the finest first baseman in baseball and of the great players of all time Unequalled as fielder Terry, Memphis boy Is also of the strongest hitters baseball He missed leading the National league in batting last year by less than percentage point.
 Terry was persistent hodout during the spring of this year brought to terms after conference with McGraw-a conference which arranged by Nc. Graw and which the Giants manager break precedent by travelling keep appointment with stubborn player
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
Bonus Army Growing
 As Groups Continue
 To Strike Capital
Crusaders Have lIS Names on House Petition, But Need l45 and They Must Get Them To-day to Secure Vote

bc added to their ranks. But police Superintendent Pelham Glnssford was taking no chances.
 Glasford withheld his threaten cd 40-hour evacuation notice and sought desperately to provide for tho ex-service men.
 He was rebuffed at every turn in his effort to obtnin tents from the army and Red Cross for n pro. posed "bonus camp. Hundreds Of now arrivals were forced to sleep in tho open last night.
 finaily Glassford ordered lumber for fve shelters to bo built by tho veterans. To do this hc hnd to dip heavily into q $400 reserve fund
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
EICHT-YEAR OLD
 GIRL TOO YOUNG
 FOR HIGH SCHOOL
She Has Passed Through All the Eight Grades In. side of Two Years

Chicago, Juno 3--UP Eight ycar old Joanna xenos, whose par ontB can ncithor rcnd nor write. K too smart to he graduated into high school even though she has passed through all eight grades in two years. So the youngBter will start school all over again In tho fourth grade. and will complete hcr course second time under q different type of instruction.
 The child had passed all courses md was ready for the graduation exercises this June when Principal Alfred W. Schroeder decided she was not mature enough for tho nd- vnnced grades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
Identity Of Man Killed In Louisville, Who Had
 Lived Here, Established

Information gathered here last evening by members of the local detective bureau concerning the identity of Neil c. Dee, q former Watcrburian, reported killed In Louisville, Ky, would Indicate that the dcccaHed is q brother of At. torncy Michael Dee of New York city q close friend and business agBOciate of Mayo. James Walkcr.'
 Lieutenant Joseph F. stevens. acting chief inspector of the bu- renu, received a telephone mes. sage from c woman resident Of this city stating that If the police were anxious to locate relatives of the dead man they should make In- guiries In Newl York city. sho recalled that a Nell c. Dee came to Waterbury, from Westboro, Mass,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03

In 1907 and worked hero for scy- erni years and then went west in search of employment. Shc was of tho opinion that he perhaps drifted into Louisville and estab- llshcd his residence there.
 The information obtained by the local police has been relayed both to Louisville and to New York city for more details. Dee according tO . telegram received here ycstcr- day morning was fatally injured iD moriai day. Evidence was found to indicate that he was former resident Of Waterbury and the authorities of that city solicited the cooperation of the local DO. lice ln m effort to locate relatives. Tho body is being held pending in. structIons as to burial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
Wet Republicans Who Are Very Close to R0raback
 Seek to Put Acorn Up, Although He Is Avowed
 Dry -- Scheme Is to Draw Votes From. Cross
DRIPPING WET
 PLANK PROPOSED
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR United Press Staff COrrcspondcnt ]

ttUttcu ETCbb Otuti SUEECsUVhuChsI
 Hartford. Conn, June --(UP) Wet republicans regarded as close to J. Henry Roraback are fnvoring Hugh M. Alcorn. dy. mamie states attorney of Hart. ford county. as republican candi. date 10 oppose Governor Wilbur l.. Cross for the governorshlp next fall.
 Alcorn, who gained national fame as the prosecutor who sent Gerald Chapman to the gallowB, has long been regarded as n dry because of his strict enforcement of the prohibition laws. He caused q sensation two years ago by sum- moning n grand jury to investigate tho murder of a bootiegger and then extending tho investigation in- to alleged police corruption. He summoned the then Mayor Walter E. Patterson and asked him to name his bootieggcr, but Batter- son refused.
 Aicorn's advocates points out that he has been just us implacable in his enforcement Of all laws and has never expressed himself as personally in favor of prohibition.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
Wide Open Clash Is Pre-. dicted Because of At. tempts of Hoover and Others to Draft Plank That Will StraddIe the Issue - Dry Mrs Ella B00le and Wet Senator Bingham Must Be Paci. fled
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER United Press StaIY Correspondent

Washington. Juno 3---(U. P.) --- Several republican leaders arc pres dieting n wide open fight at tho Chicago convention ---- democratic stylc---becnusc attempts to draft . prohibition plank pleasing vets and drys apparently have failed.
 Adoption of l rc.submission plank by tho democrats was pro. dlctcd by ono of their chief spokes. men, Jouett Shouse. chairman of the democratic national executive committee. His statement criticized tho republican hope of pleasing both sides as a search for q miracle
 Several days ago Prcyident Hoov. CT began Inquiries hoping to re. concile conflicting republican fac. tlons. His chief political manager, Postmaster General Walter r. Brown. announced that tho party plank would be "satisfa ctory to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
(By MAX BUCKINGHAM United Press Stan COrrcsDOndcnt

New York, June g. (UP) - Briefs, forming tho basis for re- moval or retention of Mayor James J. Walker, are rapidly taking form in the II fs t adter Investigating committee, and hcco ding to present plans. will be filed with Gov. Roosevelt before tho demo- cratic national convention meets June 27.
 Tho exact time for filing q sup. porting demand for removal from office is unrevealed. Under cur rent plans, the committee Itself will not make the demand. but probably will leave this to n civic organization or citizen.
 The committee and It's counsel,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
SOVIET GIANT HAS FAILED

Moscow, June 3-1UP)-Another of the Soviet Unions industrial giants was found to be in critical condition to-day Production at Rosselmash the largest farm machinery plant in Europe, located at Rostov.on- is not moving and the scheduled output of harvesters combines mowers and binders Is less than half fulfilled The press warned to-day that unless there is speedy improvement, the next harvest may be harmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
Late Bulletins
COCHET IN THE SEMI.FINAL

Auteuil, France, June 3-(UP)-Henri Cochet Of France, generally recognized as the games greatest player moved into the sem-fna round of the French ten his championships to-day with 6-3, 7-5, 5--7 6--3 victory Gregory Mangn United States national in- door titIehoder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
AMELIA ARRIVES IN FRANCE

Paris June 3-(UP)-Amelia Earhart Putnam American transatlantic flyer arrived from London to- day to be buried under flowers and wildly cheered by the French capital. crowd of 5000 filled the St Lazarc station aad lined the nearby streets when she arrived from Cherbourg with her husband George Palmer Put nam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
JOHN J.. McGRAW MANAGER N. Y.
 GIANTS RESIGNS
For Thirty Years He Led That Team to Victory or Defeat-Bill Terry Is the New Manager

New York, June 3-(UP)- The New York World-Tel gram to-day said that John J. McGraw, for 30 years man. ager of the New York Giants Of the National baseball league, had resigned and would be succeeded by Bill Terry, the teams first base. man.
 McGraw, now in his 59th year, has been in III health for several years. This year he has been seriously troubled by sinus, and has been able to spend little or no time with his team.
 No official confirmation could be obtained from the Giants office, but reporters were advised. however tO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
EIGHT DAYS OF PRAYER

Home, June 3.-- (UPO--Romnn Catholics throughout, the world be gan m eight-dny period of prayer to alleviate the ills of tho dcpres- sion to.dny. Pope Plus recently called upon members of the church to observe tho period to save the world from still gravcr evils than are threatcning." 4I .sf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
FATAL EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO

Mexico City, June 3--{UP)--At least eight persons were killed and 15 others injured in violent earthquake to-day at Colima in the state of Coma according to re- liable reports reaching here. Many buildings were dam aged and is feared more serious losses have occurred at Manzanlo in the same state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
FOUND IN RIVER

St Johnsbury, Vt, June B. UP)--,rhe body of William II. Burden. 7S. retired factory worker. was found in sleeperg river herc t0-day. He had been in failing health. The medical referee re- ported jt 'as suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
DATE IS SET

Boston, Juno 3.--(UP)--June :5 lins been set IN the dntc for. tho wedding of Richard Ely, only son of Governor Joseph B. Ely of Mass- nchusctts. and Miss Louise Lud. wick of Enat BrndY, Pn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
WARNS AGAINST
 ANY DEADLO OCK

Stamford. Conn, June 4--tU. p.) Former democratic national chairman Homer s. Cummings made public to-day the results of . survey of delegates to the democra. tic national convention, listing 660 of tho 115G votes for Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 As result of Rooscvelt's "assured' strength. the New Yorker will pick up enough uninstructed delegates during the first roll call to receive the nomination for president with out second ballot, Cummings pre-. dictcd.
 Cummings' survey listed:
 Roosovcit ......... O6g
 tuners .'.ss".''.'s SD
 Doubtful ,,....,,.. 72
 "I'm certain that enough unin- Btructcd delegates will rally to tho New Yorker's standard before the roll call Is taken to nominate him on ths first ballot" said Cummings.
 After my survey, completed yes- terduy. nm sure that not only Will Roosevelt bo nominated but that . failure to do 50 would thwart the wishes of the rank and file of the party.
 'Should a deadlock be created and the nomination of Roosevelt be baked, the convention would end in wenriness of delegates and final nomination of n candidate no one really wanted and leave in its wake n disgusted. wrecked and hopeless party.
 Hoover has no greater friends than the people opposing tho nom. nation of Governor Roosevelt"
 Cummings refused to comment on the possible effect of tho Sea- bury investigation Into Mayor James j. Walkers administration
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
ROOSEVELT ON FIRST BALLOT
Homer $. Cummings Makes Public Result
 Of Country Survey

Former Democratic Ma. tional Chairman Says Roosevelt Already Has 669 Votes - He Be. lieves Enough Un- pledged Delegates Will Rally to His Side Before First Ballot Has Been Taken
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
Mayor Walker With
 Tammany Hall Waits
 For Seabury Action

Governor Roosevelt Too Is on the Waiting List- Several Ways in Which Charges Can Be Pre-. ferred Against New York Chief Executive Charges Will Undoubt. edly Be Preferred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, June 3--fUp) --'i'he treasnry. net balance for Juno 1 was s3s0. 02, ,G33,s2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-03

Last Minute News Flashes
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-09-20
Urges Dropping of Two Boxing Classes
Would Ban Junior Lightweight
and Junior WeIterweight
Divisions

Baltimore, Sept 20.--P(-Recom.
mendations of changes in classified
ton of titles and the dropping from
official recognition of the Junior light
weight and junior welterweight cham
pionships Tuesday were before the
delegates to the National Boxing as
ISOLATION convention here.
Latrobe Cogswell of Baltimore. in
his report on international boxing,
recommended each country would
have a champion in addition to the
worlds titleholder and only these
fighters would be eligible to compete
for world honors.
The suggestion of the dropping of
the two classes was made Monday by
General John j. Clinnin, president Of
the association, following his de-
nouncement of one man managing 10
to Is young boys and fighting them
from one to six times a week and his
appeal the association take decisive
action upon the amateur fight ques-
ton.
Urging the commission to seek the
standardization of laws in various
states to clean up corrupted ring con-
ditions. General Clinnin said i'm
mature boys are becoming punch
drunk wrecks as result of eXploita-
tion.'