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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
Old Guard Control
 Starts Slipping
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Guard" leaders, especially the de- feat of ex-Mayor Alfred N. Phil lips, Jr, of Stamford in. his home town. He is an "Oid Guard' chieftain but was badly beaten in Thursdays caucusing.
 Waterbury will support the Old Guard program" said Town Chairman Crary this morning. "In the meantime 0 checkup will no doubt be made to ascertain the exact layout in preparation for the state convention"
 Controller Leary will, in company with ex-Mayor FitzGera1d of New Haven, represent the "Old Guard" at a conference with the governor during the coming week. The "New Guard" will be represented by for mer National Committeeman Hom- CT S. Cummings of Stamford, who gained a victory of ex-Mayor Phil- lips in that city, and Dr D. G. Dolan of Manchester, who at Thursdays caucuses gained ma jority of votes on the state dele gation over the "Old Guard" nom- inees.
 At the meeting an effort is to be made to arrive at compromise on the allotment of places on the state ticket to be nominated at the state convention. The coming weeks meeting will be followed by a final one on. August 30th at which the governor will preside.
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(Continued from Page H. during the past week. Waterbury, primaries were last Friday. The other two towns held their caucus es last night.
 Whether or not the republican! will endorse Judge Slavin for re. election this year is yet to be seen It is strongly reported that there Is a movement on in certain g. O D. circles to have a republican can didate trotted out. However. 1t. is authehtically reported to the Dem ocrat, the g. 0. D. leaders see no chance this year of defeating Judge Slavin and are willing to have him endorsed instead of nominating a republican candidate.
 The other conventions of local democrats will not be called until after the statasconvention, Chair man Crary stated to-day. This means the congressional, town and senatorial conventions.
 In the 18th senatorial district the democratic delegates are expected to nominate Attorney Joseph Hack ett. In the 18th they will once more nominate Senator Joseph Lawlor. Both men are considered strong vote-getters and strong sup ports to the democratic party here.
 Tn the town conventions it is likely that Representatives John D. Thorns and Daniel J. Mahaney viii be renomfnated. As for the con- gressional convention here, dele gates will be elected to the district convention. It Is not likely that any votes pledging the Waterbury delegates to the district conven- ton will be passed. Judge Martin Gormley of Naugatuck is the only present avOwed candidate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
By LYLE 0. WILSON United press Staff SCOresDundcnt)

' NoHAtIU A AN6O Ot8hA OSOAS0RSAhNACAAsP
 Washington, Aug 20-(UP)- Americas oldest war time air pilot who flew a plane in search of enemy craft off the New Eng land coast Is a 71 year old visitor to the capital, still intent on avia- tion.
 The aged airman is Godfrey Cabot of Boston, Mass. His par ticular duty during the war was to cruise the coast line on the lookout for submarines. Inter- mittently they were reported in- festiug those waters. A public which had thrilled not long pre- viously to the undersea jaunt of the Deutschland was not unwilling to believe that less friendly sub- mersibles could come over. But Cabot is no roMancer.
 How about these submarines ?" he was asked. Did you see any?"
 "No, I didn't" he replied. But I saw 8 whale in Boston harbor."
 Cabot is here as governor at large of the National Aeronautic association. With some pride he relates that he was older by 12 years and 255 days than the next eldest United States naval flyer in the World war His junior was Captain Harry c, Muslin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
Prof Ayres Claims He Was Supporter
 Of Smith In 1928
Standing Attacked at Democratic City Convention in
 Bridgeport Thursday Nght-Open Letter Re- H veaIs Senatorial Candidate Was Active Smith ' Worker

Professor Henry, Morgan Ayres. a member of the faculty of Colum- bia university, whose name has been linked with the democratic mtmirAtion of United States serla- tor. made public to-day his let- ter to former State Senator John F. Hart of Bridgeport. Profes- sor Morgan Ayres explains his position in regard to the candidacy of Alfred E. Smith for president in 1928. The defeat of the Hap py Warrior" writes Professor Ayres was a bitter disappointment to him. His communication is self -explana- tory and is as follows:
 August 1s, 1882. MT John F. Hart,
 4o8 Arctic street.
 Bridgeport, Conn.
 Dear Sir:-
 The August 18th issue of the Bridgeport Telegram indicates that during the democratic city con- vention held in Bridgeport on the evening of August 18th, when an attempt was made to endorse me .as a candidate for United States senator, you opposed such endorse ment, passing this opposition on the allegation that was not support ef of Governor Alfred F. Smith during his presidential campaign. I assume that the substance of the news story to which l allude Is cor rect.
 regard highly the right of any delegate to oppose the activity of a convention. This right to ex- press . choice makes for true democracy as representative of all the people. For this reason l feel your opposition to my en- dursetnent was not of personal nature; rather that it had its foupdaiton in loyalty to Governor Smith and a desire to repudtate those democrats who failed to give him every measure of support dur iMk the 1928 campaign.
 However, 1 want you to know my position with respect to Cover nor Smith. For many years l have regarded him as an outstanding statasman, possessing every quali- fication essential to the conduct of the presidency. His nomination in 1928 brought me much happi- ness and n satisfactoin in knowing that the democratic national con- veption had chosen wisely. In an attempt to further his candidacy and to insure his election organ ized and fostered an Alfred Smith Club for President in the town of Wcstport. To this club I contrl- buted considerable money and much time. Through my efforts, l ani pleased to say, many inde-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
ANOTHER TEXAS
 TOWN THRIVES IN OIL BOOM
ICOnrOe Field Jumps Wl-
 Iage Population to 10000

Conroe, Tex. (UP)-Six months have passed oil was discov- cred in the in grown soil surrounding title town, and to-day it is 1t that this will be the latest .nunity to benefit from the mage black mineral.
 The experimental, or wildcat" stage has passed. Rapid develop mentsf are expected during the coming months.
 Already there are four wells producing an average of 1000 bar rels of oil daily. A score of der- ricks rearing above the pines in- dicate where other drills are biting into the earth.
 Conroe's population listed as 2,400 in the 1890 census is esti- mated now at 10000 persons. State rangers have taken official cognizance of the boom by raiding beer establishments.
 Low Drilling Cost
 The Conroe field has many of the features which made the east Texas field such a gigantic suc- cess. Most important of these is the lost cost of drilling. Like east Texas, Montgomery county has a soft soil structure, permitting the use of rotary rigs.
 At the present stage of the fields development, the cost of completing a well to a depth of 5,200 feet is estimated at $25,000.
 The field was opened last De- cember IS, when George w. Strake, completed the No. South Texas Deyelopment com- pany well. At first the well pro- duced an almost. colorless liquid at the rate of 100 barrels daily.
 Doubtful Showing
 Operators and scoutsIs observing this doubtful showing, remained even after April when the Heep oil corporations No. 1 Cartwright well produced the same liquid at the same rate.
 However, these performances the Humble Oil & Re- fining company, subsidiary of the Oil compan y of New Jersey, that oil was to be found there in paying quantities. It was not long before Humble acquired the Strake holdings for $4,000, ,000.
 On June s Strake completed the No. ? South Texas Develop ment company well. Its produc- ton was estimated at 1,200 bar rels daily. The second Heep well, with a slightly smaller daily flow, came in three days later.
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Women Flyers
 May Come Down
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to stay up until then, they'll have Ia record that will stand for long time."
 Five minutes before the new rec- ord was established, Friday after noon, half 8 dozen planes stunted wildly about the women's blue and silver monoplane.
 The refueling plane, piloted by Johnny Munger and Stewart Reiss, hopped off and joined in the dem- onstration. Munger leaped over board and floated to earth, waving to the girl pilots as his parachute carried him past the endurance plane.
 "The Flying Boudoir" swung away from its escort and dropped low over the airport, dipping it's wings in salute. It then zoomed up to $500 feet, continuing its aerial acrobatics.
 Sheafs of congratulatory tele- grams were taken aloft for the girl flyers. There was a message from Mrs Thaden's parents in Benton vile, Ark, another from her hus- band in Baltimore. William I. Marsalis a commercial pilot, sent a note to his record d-breaking wife.
 Neither Mrs Thaden or Mrs Mar sails Is a novice at flying. Both are 26 years old but have been flying for several years. Mrs Thaden won her wings in 1928 and the next year won the first wo-
 mems air derby from the Pacifis coast to Cleveland. She has held the women's altitude record, the non.refueling mark. and the speed record.
 Mrs Afarsniis learned to hy in 1927. She participated in the na- tional air tour In 1929. Later she toured the United States Canada and Cuba with an air circus as It's only woman flyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
Parade of the
 Boys To-day
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(Continued from Page 1) ~- tators are expected to throng- the streets. The entire police force has been mobilized, with troops of Boy Scouts, to direct and protect the legion of viSiters.
 The rattle of machine guns and field pieces, the drone and whirl of aerop1anes and the appearance of the U. s. dirigible, the Akron, will add realistic touch to the pageantry. It will be the biggest show ever staged on the streets of Waterbury, if not in Connecti- cut.
 The parade will get underway at 2:30 o'clock when the head of the procession swings down North Main street from Cooke street and passes along West Main street on the north side of the green to Meadow. street to Grand street. In front of the city hall the official review takes place. Governor Will bur Cross and his staff, Mayor Frank Hayes and the city's leading executives, past and present, and an assemblage of military offi- cfals of high rank will take the salute of the marchers. Major General Benjamin D. Foulois, chief of the United States Air Corps, Colonel Joseph Hermon, leader of the 304th Infantry and the asso- ciation's guest during the past two days, will be numbered among the gathering of military officials. Ma tional and state officers of the legion, it's auxiliary. the 40 and 8, and the 8 and 40, will also be in- cluded in the assemblage.
 From Grand street the big par ade will proceed to Hamilton Park by way of Bank and East Main streets. At the entrance of the park, the marshal, the chief of staff and his aides will review the procession. The ceremones in the park will be most impressive. With all divisions standing at attention the colOrs will be massed. "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and The Star-Spangled Banner" will be played by the 103 Infantry Band. The exercises will close with retreat cali by the 102nd In- fantry bugle section.
 The infantry divisions, units of coast artillery and naval units will march back to Library Park to dis band.
 In view of the fact that special prizes are to be awarded to legion bands, drum corps and to the units making the best appearance in line and having the largest membership on parade. every out fit will be at it's best in the demon. stration.
 At s o'clock at Hamilton Park a drum corps contest will be staged. It will be an event of great public interest and thousands are ex- pected to be on hand for the con- tests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
Many Tons Will
 Gather to Honor
 the Family Name

Chicago, Aug. 20-(UP)-Hun- dreds of Tons will be gathered in Wicker Park next Thursday, big tons and little tons. fat tons and lean tons-all members of the Ton family.
 There are, leading Tons say, 1000 tons in Chicago. On the same date 100 tons will meet in Los Angeles.
 The Tons, one of the largest or- ganixed families in the nation, set- tied in the United States in 1849, coming from Holland.
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mittee, was master of ceremonies and introduced Mayor Hayes from his place in the box as one of the big helpers in the convention ar engagements. Colonel Heron and Major Thompson were also intro- duced.
 The Brass City Minstrels, featur- ing Eddie Keenan, with Attorney Frank Summa as interlocutor and Jimmy Cunningham directing, led the program. Others from Water bury who took part in the show were the Worden's Milky Way quartet, the Elk's Trio, Miss Fritzi Scheff, Mona Claire and Frank Tacinelli. The big revue from the Paramount Publix Unit was the feature attraction and went over in big way. Will Osborne's band closed the bill. The orchestral se- lections of the Palace theater mu- sicians which accompanied local talent, and the Paramount theater from New Haven, who played for the revue were good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
WESTP0RT DEMOCRAT RESENTS ATTACK
BRITISH PLACE HUGE SUM ON
 LOWER RATE
Interest on Part of Na- hOnaI Debt to Be 3H
 Per Cent
BY HARRY FLoRY

tOnhtGU EEO8B 6t0M MOOEhGokbOhlucutI
 London--After Dec 1, 1882, more than half of Britain's national debt of f7,000,000,000 will be on a half per cent interest basis, thanks to the governments conversion scheme of the f2.O00,000.000 five per cent war loan into securities yielding only 3 1-2 per sent.
 This, observers claim, opens up c vista of reduced interest charges of national, local, industrial and individual finence. which should stimulate prosperity over the whole country. These hopes af returning prosperity have contributed boom which started July 1.
 U. s. Debt
 The second largest single item in Britain's national debt is the war debt to the United States, totaling f903,699,000 now carrying 3 per cent interest, to increase this year to 1-2 per cent. The third largest item is the 3 1-2 perecent conversion loan, totaling f750,- 319.000. The rest of the debt is in similar Jumps. carrying from per cent to 1-2 per cent interest. But the present conversion finance at least in the immediate future will be based on a maximum of 1-2 per cent.
 Up to Devember 1 the five per cent war loan issue costs the gov ernment approximately f23,0O0,- 900. This saving has aroused hopes that next April's budget will in clude reduction in the income tax rate below the present basic 25 per cent.
 Redlscout Rate
 The Bank of England rediscount rate now is 2 per cent. The last time it was as low as 2 per cent was 37 years ago, just before the country came out of another de- pfession.
 The conversion offer has found the country absolutely una fnirnous behind the government. It is the first important action taken by the present national government which has received the 100 per cent sup port of the labor party as well as of the conservatives and liberals.
 The working classes took their cuts last fall, in reduced doles and wages. Investors, however, contin- ued to receive their s per cent in- terest on war loans, when the gov ernment was able to borrow for ten years on treasury bills at a 3 1-2 per cent rate.
 Now the investing classes are taking their cuts and the work ing classes no longer have the same grievance against the govern ment.
 All these factors have contribu- ted indirectly to the stock exchange boom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
Pilot Forced to
 Fly Through Big
 Flock of Pigeons

Washington, Aug. 20-(UP) = Pilot Fred Davis was forced to fly through flock of pigeons when landing his transport plane at Washington airport.
 One bird passed through the pro- pellor turning 1000 revolutions a minute and lodged between the cylinders of the engine.
 Davis removed the pigeon when he landed and put it on the ground. It hobbled bit and flew away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20

II didn't think I would get so tired,'' he said. But there's no sense in a mans making a fool of himself
 Once he reached St John from Pe:infield Ridge, Mol.ison's first thought was of his wife. He asked the United Press to get the news to London quickly. Then he put ih a transatlantic telephone call.
 An hour later he talked to Amy Johnson. She had stood on tho beach at Portmarnock. Ireland, to watch him speed into the haze, the great unknown over the Atlantic.
 She told him when he called that he should go to bed and get some sleep. That he tried to do later.
 She told him, also, that in view
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20

pendent voters in the town of Vest port were attracted to the Smith cause. His defeat was bitter disappointment, but I was gratified in the knowledge that I had con- tributed all within my power to- ward his success.
 Since I was not delegate to the democratic national convention held recently in Chicago, had no further opportunity to assist his cause.
 1 am prompted to forward you this letter because I want you and your friends to know of my activ- ity. Your record for integrity and fairness as manifested during your term in the general assembly causes me to he certain that the erroneous grounds upon which yon based your objection to my en- dorsement will now be conceded by you to have been transformation.
 1 wish that on your next visit to Westport you might call upon me. Simultaneous with the mailing of this letter. I shall forward 8 copy to the press of Connecticut, since I wish to have my stand made clear. @ts4
 Very truly yours,
 (Signed1
 HARRY MORGAN AIRES.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
Payroll Robbery
 in New Federal
 Home at Boston

Boston, Aug. 20-(UP)-Boston's s newest skyscraper, the unfinished 22-story Federal building. was the scene of a s1,200 payroll robbery yesterday.
 Two bandits seized Eugene Free man, an electrical contractor, on the eighth floor, beat him semi conscious with a blackjack, and es- capped with the weekly wages of his 2S workers.
 Federal and local authorities were expected to cooperate in seek ing the robbers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20

representation in the state conven- ton. if possible.
 The New Guard' leaders were reported as being elated this week. end over the iriroads made into the "Old Guard stronghold since the spring convention. At that time the name of ex-Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York was used as the "war cry" of the "Old Guard" His name is now out of the picture and this fact is considered largely responsible for the loss of grounds in some sections by the "Old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
AROUND THE WORLD

New York, Aug 2O.-(UP)- George F. Hutchinson, Washington, D. C., flyer has announced he will begin a flight around the world on Monday, accompanied by his wife and two children and q group of moving picture camera men. The flight will be made in easy stages, with the first scheduled stop at St John, New Brunswick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
LOST HIS HOY

Lawrence. Mass. Aug 20.-(UP) James Logan, {. the only boy among Patrick Loean's 10 children. died at hospital here today from internal injuries suffered late yes- terday when he was felled by an automobile while crossing Q street to spend c penny ct c neighbor. hood store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
DAY fO PER CENT

Boston, Aug zv=tUP!-Depos: bank soon vii Ireeeiyo 10 per cent dividend approximating Ss,- a0O,OO0. Tie payment was ordered by Comptroller Of tho Currency John ". Pole. Some 3O,Oo de- peaifoFs will benelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
HAS HER CONTRACT

Hollywood, Aug 70 (UP)-- Slender, dark Sandra Shaw, just 19 years old, had . film contract with RKO to-day, duly approved by the superior court and her aunt, Dolores Del Rio, her guard ian, Miss Shaw, whose true name Is Veronica Balfe, will start at $50 a week. If options are taken up she eventually will receive t1,0oo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20

Lakshurst, ~. J., Aug so.-(UP) -The United states navy dirieibIe Akron returned to It's hangar here Inst night after an ait.day tfeining cruise down the Atlantic seaboard.. it passed over Washington. D. C.. about noon yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20
Amy Johnson
 Is Proud Wife
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Amy turned to reporters and
 said:
 "He seemed very happy. could hear him perfectly. It was certainly
 good to hear his voice again, and I
 told him how proud I was of him." She told one reporter how she
 had not slept in two nights-the night before the flight started, and last night.
 T didn't know whether or not Jim could stand the strain of it." she said. My imagination played such dreadful tricks that I could
 hardly bear it." Others at the hoetl where she
 was staying said she had undergone | a terrific emotional strain. When word was flashed that Mol
 lison had landed, a waiter rushed
 up to her suite,, stammering: "Its good news!'' She turned ghastly white and shuddered.
 you sure?"
 T can hardly believe it,'' she
 said. as she dropped back into
 Morning newspapers gave huge space to the Scotman's flight. They
 emphasized that it was a British triumph" and mot stunt"
 t was practical. scientific flight" said the Morning Post. Tt VIII serve as a valuable contribu- tion to the science of trans oceanic flying"
 The Daily Telegraph called it "a carefully planned scientific fight" The Daily Express, estatic In its feryor. said: Captain Mollison stands in the company of the great pioneers - Columbus, Vasco de Cana, and Sir Francis Drake" Twenty-sev old James A: Mollison joined aviation's hall or fame yesterday when he became the third person to fly the Atlantic ocean alone. He was the first to negotiate the east-to-west flight, considered far more dangerous than the air journ- ey from America to Europe. Tn the cheerless dawn of May 2O. 1927, lanky Charles A. Lindbergh crawied into his silver n1onoplane at Roosevelt field with letter or introduction and began solo flight that made him one of the greatest popular heroes in Americas his- tory. He flew from New York to Paris and electrified the world. Five years from the day Lind. bergh departed, Amelia Earhart Putnam, who already had crossed the ocean as a passenger. took off from Harbor Grace and landed In Ireland without mishap. And Moiiison. flying Q plane half as large as either Lindbergh's or Miss Earhart's, was the first to sit alone with his controls and span the Atlantic from Europe to Amor. tca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-20

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