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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
Two Kidnapers Of
 Millionaire Caught
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rived at their home in Denver. It was dimmed by the powerful fam fly of the abducted man for IF days while they negotiated secretly with the kidnapers and while Boettcher was held-blindfolded most of the time-by men he never saw.
 When he was released upon pay ment of $60,000 ransom, hurled from a car on country road as directed by the kidnapers, the family which had offered anything under heaven" for his safe return withdrew and let police pursue the gang.
 The trail was dim, but it led to a wild chase over Wyoming hills, was lost, picked up again and fin- ally brought results, police said, in their search of a Denver hotel room.
 A typewriter on which a series of ransom notes was written to Claude Boettcher, father of the young victim. was found, police said.
 The women and two of the men were arrested in Denver Saturday night. They supplied the informa- ton which led to an exciting air plane flight to the kidnapers hide out in the South Dakota hills. There the htird man was arrested last night. Chief of Police A. T. Clark said.
 Two other men are sought.
 Chief of Detectives Armstrong, and Detectives Chuven and Tormey flew to Mitchell, s. D.. yesterday and located the place where Boett- cher was held, Clark said. They arrested man they suspected of being Boettcher's guard during his long imprisonment. This man spoke with a Scotch accent. Boettcher had told police his guard was a Scot.
 Two confederates of this man apparently escaped the detectives at the hideout, but their arrest is only matter of hours, Chief Clark said.
 Identity of three of the persons hald here was given as Carl Pierce, or Pearce, 32; Mrs Ruth Kohler, 39, and her daughter. Marveline Kohler, 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
WATERFOWL

The monthly meeting of the Wa tertown Civic Union was held Sun day in the Girls Club rooms in the Community House. New com- mittees for the year 1883 were appointed by President II. II. Hem- inway as follows: Building chair man, Charles $. Hungerford, George w. Beach and Dr M. Hem- inway Merriman; athletic commit tee chairman, William A. Bartlett, Irving F. Campbell and Gerald Miller; playground committee chairman, Mrs Colin Barrett, Mrs Rodney Chase, Mrs Gerald Low, Mrs Sherman Perry, Mrs Daniel G. Sullivan and Mrs William A. Bart lett; girls cooking class, Mrs Colin Barrett and Mrs William A. Bart lett: visiting nurse, Mrs Merritt Heminway, Mrs M. Heminway Merriman and Mrs Leonard R. Carley; bowling, Wilfred Bryan, Clark Judd and Wellington Woo key; new activities, Rodney Chase, John H. Cassidy and Mrs Andrew M. Mcintosh.
 Randolph Betts gave a treasurers report.
 The report of the visiting nurse was as follows: patients under care 32; number of nursing calls made 134; baby welfare calls 89; and so- cial service calls 46.
 Those presen. at the Sunday meeting were President Harry H.. Heminway; Vice. President George M. Beach, Treasurer Randolph Betts; Secretary William A. Bart lett, John II, Cassidy, Mrs Colin Barrett, Andrew Mcintosh, Charles s. Hungerford. Wilfred Bryan and Dr M. Heminway Merriman.
 The Women's Auxiliary of Chris, Episcopal church will meet We'd nesday at 2:30 D. m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
SECRETARY OF NAVY SWANSON
 GIVES ADVICE
United States Navy Should Be Built Up to London Treaty Limits-Keep It in West

Washington. March 7-U.P) - Secretary of Navy Swanson de- clared to-day the United States navy should be built up immediate ly to limits provided in the London treaty.
 "We should make every effort to build up our fleet as soon as pos sible," he said. "The ratios drawn up at the London conference should be respected and we should have those ration9."
 Swanson said he believed the en- tire fleet should be retained on the west coast unti. conditions are cas- ed in the Far East.
 "The purpose of fleet is to pro- tect American commerce, lives and property" he said. ''and our fleet must be kept where it is most needed"
 He said he would not attempt to determine when conditions might change in the Orient so as to per init part of the fleet to return to the east coas, bu said he thought that should be lief to the judgment of the state department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
SPEECH MADE BY
 PRESIDENT IS
 AGAIN PRAISED
Cincinnati Post Says It Has Smashed the Hin= denburg Line of Depres= siOn-War Not Over

Cincinnati, March 7-(U.P) = The Cincinnati Post to-day publish ed an editorial declaring "There is every indication that Roosevelt's speech Saturday and the new ad- ministration's aggressive action Sunday have smashed the Hinden- burg line of the depression.
 "The war is not over," the Post said, there may be further heavy casualties and severe local or sec tional reverses. But the main thing to stress is that the counter-atack is under way. The new government has recovered the offensive. Ameri- can journalism this week will have the greatest opportunity for public service offered in generation. Newspapers were never so neces- sary as they are to-day. We must not fail either the public or the government. Ours will be a glor- ious part if we keep our chins up and our heads clear. The wealth of America is not sealed in Wall street banks. It is the courage and re- sourcefulness of our citizens every where"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07

tions are to be heard. They in- clude Helen DeBonis Johnson against Kenneth G. Johnson, on grounds of cruelty and Edna Row. land Benson against Allen J. Ben son, on grounds of cruelty.
 The motions on the civil matters deal with three bank receivership cases; the Merchant Trust Co, San- ditz & Traurig Co and the Kaz- emekas & Co. In the Merchants Trust Co case, the receiver asks the court to accept the report of the state referee on the claims against the closed bank. In the other two bank receiverships, the receiver seeks instructions concern ing sale of property and mortgages. In the Kazemekas & Co case, there is 8 motion filed by the receiver in which advise as to a setoff in favor of John Deliniks is sought.
 Another motion of importance is the one filed in the case of Charles s. O'Connor against Frank P. Me- Evoy, executor and others in which 3 demurrer to the plaintiffs amended complaint will be argued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
Your Income Tax
Items Exempt From Tax

Certain items are specifically ex- empt from the income tax and need not be included in the tax payers return of gross income. Among such items are the pro- ceeds from life insurance policies paid by reason of the death of the insured. Amounts received (other than amounts paid by reason of the death of the insured and in- terest payments on such amounts), under life insurance, endowment, or annuity contract, which are less than or exactly equal to the prem iums or consideration paid there for, are exempt from federal in- come tax. Any excess received over the consideration paid is taxable. There are also exempt from tax amounts received by gift, bequest, devise or inheritance; interest on obligations of the District of Co., lumbia, and territory, state, county or municipality; interest on certain bonds issued by the United States government or its possessions, and on federal farm loan bonds; amounts received through accident or health insurance or under workmen's compensation acts for PCiooAdI UT olChIOSS dii0 damages received on account of such injuries or sickness.
 All types of compensation re- ceived by veteran or his family under the World War veterans act of 1924 are exempt from fed- eral income tax. and to the ex- paid under the provisions of that act, exemption also applies to all types of compensation received by a veteran or his family under the provisions of the war.risk insur- ance and vocational rehabilitation acts. a.as,sH s
 Pensions received from the United States by the family of a veteran for services rendered by the veteran to the United States in time of war are exempt, as gifts.
 There is also exempt from fed eral income tax the rental value of 8 dwelling house and appur- tenances thereof furnished to a minister of the gospel as part of his compensation. Other items ex- cluded from gross income are ali- mony, fees of notaries public if they are commissioned by state, and city jury fees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
BY ELMER O WALZER fUYrifad PreSs Financial E,flifOrl


 New York, March 7.-(UP)- Gutter" markets sprang up In various sections of the financial district to-day, while stock ex- change and curb exchange houses remained idle.
 Quotations gathered from sever- al of the outside sources were at or above the previous closing lev els on the stock exchange-last Fridays session. There was no way of determining the volume of business, although one dealer said he knew of traders with $10,000 to $20,000 in ready money available for stock purchases.
 Most business was reported in the active stock exchange leaders. j.. I. Case appeared to be the favorite. It was quoted at 39 up 3-8 from the stoc kexchange's last price. Steel common ranged between 26 and 27 against a market close of 26 IA; American Telephone was at 100 up 1-8 and Allied Chemical 80 up 1-2. General Motors was quoted at 10 off 3-4 and Standard Brands IA 1-2 off 1-2. American Can Jagged with no quotes avail able.
 According to word from the "gut- ter" markets most of the demand was from stock exchange shorts fearing a sharp rally when the ex- change reopened after the banking holiday.
 One Stock Move Up.
 London, March 7-(UP)-Amer- ican stocks moved upward today in unofficial transactions while the remainder of the market was steady and quiet.
 The American dollar, likewise traded in unofficially, was various ly quoted, ranging from 48 1-4 cents upward.
 Outside the London stock ex- change, American Telephone & Telegraph stock was bid up to a high of 102 7-8 in American price. It closed the day at 101 up l Is from the last sale of the New York stock exchange. United States Steel closed at 28 IA up 2 points from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
AMOS R. WELLS DIED MONDAY IN
 HIS MASS. HOME
He Was We'll Known Re- ligiOus Writer, Editor and Famous Educator Was 70 Years Old

Newton, Mass, March z - (UP) - Amos R. Wells, 70, religious writer, editor, and former educa- tor, died at his Auburndale home yesterday after an emergency op- eration.
 A native of Glens Falls, N. Y.. Wells was graduated from Antioch College in 1883 and later was pro- lessor of Greek geology there. He was the author of more than 100 books, was honorary editor of the Christian Endeavor World and contributing editor of the Chris tian Herald.
 Wells leaves a wife, the former Anna D. McNair, and a daughter. Mary Elizabeth Wells. Funeral services will be held at Auburn dale Congregational church We'd nesday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
Gutter Markets In New York Financial
 Districts To-day
They Sprang Up and Did Business While Regular Markets Were Closed - Quotations on Our Stocks Across the Water

i the New York price, while Penn syIvania held at Is 7-S up 1-2 al l day.
 Tourists were ard-pressed as "bootleg" foreign exchange traders forced them to take wide conces- sions for their money. In many instances they were forced to sa- crifice considerably to obtain living expenses. In other cases banks came to their aid, agreeing to set tie differences in contracts when official quotes were again available. In Geneva tourists received a.
 mounts ranging from 48 IA cents to 77.2 cents for their American dollars. The former rate would
 double the value of the Swiss franc.
 Paris Quotations Paris, March 7-(UP)-"Boot- leggers" today quoted the Ameri- can dollar at rates between 16 and 22. francs (72 cents to 88 cents). There were no official quotations
 on the Paris bourse.
 Despite evident efforts of the British treasury to prevent a rapid
 rise in the pound sterling, that unit continued to gain over the franc.
 It closed at 8S.S0 francs ($3.55 1-4)
 compared with yesterdays close of S8 francs ($3.52). Canadian dollars fell to 20.75 francs (83 cents), against 21.40 francs (85 5-8 cents) yesterday. Dutch guilders and Swiss francs declined also.
 WOOL MARKET Boston, Mar. 7-(UP)-The To- cal daily wool market issued to- day by the Boston U. s. Agricul-
 ture department bureau follows: "Sales of wool are too scattered
 and mostly too limited in volume to make a market. Checks are be- ing accepted on some transactions and most houses are willing to
 grant the usual credit terms. There is considerable talk of higher
 prices. and in anticipation of this some houses have withdrawn of- ferings Other concerns, however,
 are willing to sell at prices asked
 last week. A moderate quantity of
 58s, sos and 64s and finer territory
 wool in original bags sold at
 around 40 cents, secured basis"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
BANK RESTRICTIONS RELAXED TO MEET
 THE PAYROLLS

|g Washington. March 7.-OP) Rank holiday restrictions |swere further relaxed today to spermit limited action to meet payrolIs. This step, vital to millions of employees through AOut the country, followed simi- liar exceptions to insure that food, medicine and other neces- sitics would be available during the emergency. Acting under authority granted in the presi- dential proclamation, Secretary of Treasury Woodin issued Or- .deFs today that subject to cer- fain restrictions any bank could resume usual functiOning to meet the absolute needs of its community with respect to: i. Food.
 a. Medicine.
 ,. Payment of wages and sal- aries.
 4. Relief of distress.
 5. Current necessary expendi- lures.
 EAs 6. For maintaining employ ment.
 q. For other necessaries of life and similar essentials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
PHILA. COMPANY RAISES WAGES
 TO HELP THINGS
Manufacturing Con C ern Has Five Factories and Nineteen BranChes-TO Stimulate Business Say Officials

Philadelphia, March 7-U.P)- In order to stimulate business and bring back confidence and nor mal purchasing power to consum- CTS, the Globe Union Manufactur- ing company ordered a 10 per cent wage increase to-day.
 The company has five factories and 19 branches throughout the country. It does a general manu- facturing business. Automobile. ra dto and farm lighting batteries are made in the local plant. A letter sent from c. o. Wambig, president Of the company to R. R. Van Val kenburgh, local manager. said: Tt is our belief, that higher wages will act as stimulant to business, resulting in increased employment, returning confidence and normal purchasing power"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
BANKER WALKER EXPLAINS SCRIP ISSUE
BANKS CAN REOPEN
 AND FUNCTION IN
 CERTAIN MATTERS

Washington, March 7.-(UP)- Under regulations issued by Secre- tary of Treasury William H. woodin, banks and other financial institutions were authorized to re- open today to carry on the follow ing functions:
 1. Accept new deposits which shall be segregated in special trust accounts subject to withdrawal on demand at any time without re- striction. Deposits received under similar conditions of segregation before the nationwide modified banking holiday may also be paid on demand.
 2. Conduct any regular banking operations essential to the ship ment and delivery of food and feed.
 3. Make change.
 4. Cash checks drawn on the treasurer of the U. s.
 5. Permit free access to safety deposit boxes.
 6. Accept payments on obliga- tions to banks.
 z. Return intact without restric- ton all cash, checks and other
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What Treasury .s Secretary Exacted
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6. Treasury officials are opposed to any national issue of scrip through the federal government.
 z. Detailed application of the scrip system is being left so far as possible to the judgment of local bankers.
 8. Numerous cities including New York and Philadelphia are physically ready to distribute scrip and they may be given permission later today.
 9. Arrangements were made to permit cleaning up of checks writ ten before the holiday, provided no outlay of cash is involved. This would merely make it possible for banks to make a book settlement of checks. A grocer holding a check could pass it along and it would be transferred from the de- positors account to the grocers, as long as the grocer did not attempt to draw out cash.
 10. An order from the secretary of treasury, permitting the re- opening of banks, under restrict ions against gold hoarding, for payment of payrolls and for funds for medicine, food, and necessities of life.
 Il. The grad ua reopening throughout the country of a ma jority of banking institutions, oper- ating under Secretary Woodin's in- structions.
 12. Regulations were imposed preventing the withdrawal of gold or gold certificates under any circumstances W h atev from banks.
 13. There were indications that the federal government planned a possible nationwide system of scrip, in view of Woodin's declara- tion that permission to the Clear ing House associations may be re- voked eff national plan is de- vised.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07

New Haven, March 7.-Quaran- tine against the Asiatic beetle has been revoked by the Connecticut Experiments Station. This new and foreign pest for the past 10 years has caused havoc in the lawn grass of residential areas in New Haven and West Haven, which were placed under quaran- tine in 1926.
 Last summer the beetle was found in Greenwich, Waterbury, Hamden and scattered parts of New Haven. For some years 1t has been known in Bridgeport Since it is impossible to maintain quar- antine covering all this infested territory. the station decided to let go the restrictions.
 "In order to protect clean terri tory, people should not move plants, cut flowers, or soil, out of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07

ceived by Claude K. Boettcher. father of the victim.
 The typewriter on which they were written in a downtown Den yer office building was seized, Chief Clark said.
 Detectives went to South Dakota by airplane yesterday, it was un- derstood, after questioning of the five persons held in Denver gave them a lead.
 Identity of the arrested men was not immediately divulged. It was understood authorities suspected them of being bank robbers.
 The trail of the kidnap gang was picked up on the night Young Boettcher was abducted from his automobile as he and his wife ar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
Fairfield Man Dies From His
 Auto Injuries

Norwalk, Conn, March 7-(UP) Alfred Albertson, 53, of Fairfield. died in a hospital here early to- day from injuries suffered Sunday night when he was hit by car driven by Thomas Brickley, of Derby.
 Brickley and party of friends were returning from Washington. Albertson was walking along the Post road, in Fairfield, when hit. Brickley, who was arrested on a technical charge of reckless driv- ing and released on bond of $1,000, is to appear in town court to-mor- TOW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07

lft NCOnLlHuGQ lEOIIl fdSS on every city and town m the coun- ty and raise the taxes that Water- bury now pays the county. M sThe democratic budget dis cussed to-day and also some weeks ago calls for a 20 per cent cut in the salaries of the county com niissioners; a 10 per cent cut for all other county employees; and a s33 and one-third per cent cut of the county sealer of weights and measures. The reductions thus asked for would enable the county to. brsng down it's estimated receipts below the figures for the past two years.
 Senator William Hackett of New Haven and Rep John D. Thoms of Waterbury conferred at some length before this session to-day and agreed on the new budget the democrats are proposing. Indica- tions were. however. late this af- ternoon that no definite action would be taken to-day, but would be postponed another week.
 The House to-day passed a bill exempting up to 1000 on property taxes all veterans of the World war who served under flags of countries allied with the United States.
 Under suspension of rules the House passed bill to-day restor- ing forfeited rights to John J. Hill of Shelton.
 The House rejected a bill to-day forbiddilg marathon dances in the state. Another measure similar to this is still under consideration.
 Tomorrow afternoon the com mittee on cities and boroughs will hold a hearing on bill amending the charter of the Watertown Fire District. It would provide for ap- peals to the superior court of Litchfield county on sewer assess ments.
 The finance committe was sched- iiled to hold a hearing this after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
DECLARATION
 OF WAR MADE

Asuncion, Paraguay, March 7- (UP)-After several months of fighting between Paraguayan and
 Bolivian forces in the Gran Chaco area, the house of deputies ap- proved last night declaration of war. The senate had approved the declaration Friday and all that re- mains necessary to establish a technical as well as actual, state of war is a presidential proclamation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07

New York banks are going to Issue clearing house association Certificates which will be backed ny securities equalling the face values and which it is believed Waterbury banks, New Haven. Bridgeport, Springfield and other cities will issue, stated Robert Walker of the Colonial Trust in 1iis address ol "The Banking Situ- ation" at the Rotary club this noon at the Hotel Elton.
 Waterbury, it is believed, will enter the formation of this clear ing house organization with one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07

items delivered for deposit or col- lection but received after the last closing hours and not entered on the books.
 In making payments or disburs- ing cash under any of the above authorized operations, the banks were forbidden to pay out gold or gold certificates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
Republicans of Senate Gaze at
 Empty Seats

Washington, March 7-UP)- Senate republicans to-day gaZed ruefully at their side of the senate where a paltry 37 desks now are ranged.
 On the democratic side 57 are packed tightly together, the fruits of the election landslide of 1892.
 In the past when one party had a large senate majority, some ma jority members were placed on the minority side. This year, however, the center aisle will continue to be the dividing line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07

noon on a bill introduced by Sem ator Joseph H. Lawlor of Water bury seeking diversion of one cent of the gasoline tax to the town in which it is collected.
 The senate considered a large number of judgeships. Among those passed were the following:
 Leonard o. Ryan, judge city court, Middletown: Ivan l.. More- house. deputy judge town court, Stratford; Edwin H. Hall, town judge, Stratford; Israel Poliner. city court. Middletown; Stanley J. Tr3cesi;i, city court, NeS Britain; John F. McGrath and Edward .s.;;ascolo, judges city court. Wa terbury; James c. Shannon, city court, Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
Local Students
 in Glee Concert
At College of St Elizabeth
 Evening of March l7

Waterbury students who will sing in the concert of the Glee Club of the College of Saint Elizabeth, Con- vent Station, N J., to be held in Xavier Auditorium the evening of March IF are: the Misses Nancy Delaney, Rita McCann, and Claire Lawlor. The program will consist of choral selections and piano duos. Following the concert there will be dance for the members of the Glee Club in the reception room of Santa Rita Hall.
 A second concert will be given in Newark. N, J., April 29,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07

2. Such scrip may not be issued b4fore Friday, March 10 without sfe sial authorization from the s}c-etary of treasury. { s3. Scrip is to be issued against scuMd assets of banks.
 Al. Banks are to distribute scrip to depositors and creditors on a pro rata basis.
 @5. The percentage of scrip to be paid out to depositors presumably will be fixed in each instance by clearing houses though latitude is given so that clearing houses may leave this to individual banks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-07
WOULD PASS BILL

Washington. March 7-(U.P)- Speaker-designate Rainey and Chairman Steagall of the house banking and currency committee joined to-day in predicting that the special session of congress would pass '1some type' of bill to guarantee hank deposits.