The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-30

A new order of things and a new world in the next 25 years was predicted by Devere Allen, associ- ate editor of "The Nation' and we'll known writer and contributor to many national periodicals in speaking at the Methodist church forum last night on "Disarma- ment'. In the speakers opinion the step taken by Russia will even- tually lead other nations of the world in the speakers opinion.
 It is hard task to educate the people of the various countries to a realization that warfare must be outlawed. Ancient sores harbored by many countries are difficult to wipe out the speaker said.
 These things should long since have been forgotten, but one of the prime reasons why disarmament is so hard to attain is that the great majority of the people do not take a definite stand on things that are vital to them.
 The speaker criticized the at- titude of France in maintaining a militaristic attitude towards other countries. The speaker touched on the bitter feeling that exists be- tween Ireland and England, the feeling dating back for centuries. During all these years the speaker felt that this bitterness should have been forgotten.
 Announced Opposition
 D. J. Carroll, one of the first ward democratic administration machine leaders, has announced that Daniel Callahan has been se- lected to oppose Burgess J. J.. Burke for nomination in that sec- tion. The announcement was made early this week by MT Car roll. MT Callahan, he said, was se- lected from several and had agreed to make the run.
 Mir Callahan is very well known in the borough and is popular with both old and young voters in his ward. When Mir Carroll made his announcement he was quite con- fident and predicted that his can didate would defeat the present burgess.
 Fire at Shoe Company Plant.
 Fire, believed to have been due to friction, broke out in one of the lining calendars in the grinding room of the Shoe company plant of the United States Rubber Co, last night at 9:45 o'clock. The firemen were called out by an alarm from Box 15, located at the plant. For more than a half hour the firemen were kept busy com- batting the flames and were suc- cessful without much damage re- sulting by using chemicals and sand.
 When the stock in the machine became ignited, 1t spread to the gum that was in the machine and then to other materials. causing a big flame. For a few minutes, 1t appeared as though serious blaze would result. but the alertness of the firemen resulted in it being confined to the vicinity of the ma- chine. Many people rushed to the vicinity when they learned the fire was in the Shoe company plant. Tn a short time, they had dispersed. Not much damage was done to the stock. machinery and building.
 Independent Voters Active. Independent voters are very ac- tive these days and are claimed to be organizing a strong ticket to enter in the race for control of the borough government at the an- nual election in May. From reli- able sources, it was learned to-day the third party will hold it's con- vention on Saturday night in the court room to nominate candidates for the various offices. Such a convention is necessary according to law. Those affiliable with the third party movement claim they have prominent citizens who have agreed to run for office. There will be a candidate for burgess from each of the three wards. t was said. George Fl. Waite is claimed to be selected to head the ticket for warden.
 Knights to Hold Card Party. A general discussion of plans for the card party to be held by Ojedn Council. K. of c. in Columbus hall on Thursday night, April i4, took place last night at meeting of the various committees arranging the event. Encouraging reports point ing to the party being big success were submitted. xt yas reported