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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
By TOM MAHONEY

United Press Stan COfreSpOn0enI
 Kansas City, Mo (UP)-Upon the desolate site of old Fort Peck in Montana, 1856 miles upstream on the Missouri river, the govern ment has started preliminary con struction on one of the greatest dam projects of modern times.
 An earth filled dam, 2S1 feet high, will back up the river for 17I miles to provide navigation of the lower river. The water also will be used for irrigation and the operation of a 90,000-horsepoWer hydro-electric plant.
 The dam will be four miles long at. the top and two at its deepest, tallest portion. The impounded water will be three miles wide at places and will assure adequate flood control for a wide area.
 The cost will be between $5s,- 580,O00 and $s3,00o,o00. depending upon the elaborateness of the spill way system. An appropriation of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
,NAZI PROPAGANDA
 SEIZED ON VESSEL

Vienna, Nov 17--(UP)-Govern- ment authorities awaited today the official German reaction to seiz- ure of several tons of Nazi propa- ganda form a<Gefman steamship in Linz, on the Danube, and arrest of the master and mate.
 Harbor police made the seizure and arrests from the Bavarian Lloyd passenger ship Fugger, arriv- ing from Passau on the Bayarlan frontier.
 Germans here believed there yvo,,ld he retaliatory action by Ger many against Austrian vessels Tn German waters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
DAMAGE CLAIMS
 SETTLED TODAY

Albert Hughes of "A Shemeld street Is allowed $576.1O Tor 2O per cent loss of his left hand, m compensation agreement with the Rowbottom Machine company ap- proved today by Commissioner F. M. Williams. In another award, Emile Cordeau of 43 Union street is awarded $362 for a hernial injury suffered while working for the Byrolly Transportation company. or that amount, SIT is St Mary's hos pital bill; $100 is the bill of Dr A. F. vastola and SAT the bill of Dr Thibault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
War Fear Speeds
 Europe Arms Plans
Nations Rush Armament Programs as Impending
 Clouds Thicken

the Herve plateau, develop antl- aircraft defense from the ground, buy new pursuit and bombing planes, increase intuition stocks, artillery and small weapons.
 Reports that Germany had a plan to attack France by passing through Switzerland induced the Swiss government to appropriate additional funds for national de- fense These funds are to be de- voted to increasing the reserve supplies of arms and intuition.
 The Little Entent nations Czechoslovakia, Rumania a n d Qugoslavia-and Poland. another ally of France also have been intensifying their defense prepa- rations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
Texas Town Happy
 In New Oil Boom
Wildcat We'll Near Palestine Causes Great Excitement . Means Upward Trend

police department was augmented. A new three-story jail stood ready to receive undesirables.
 Anderson county farmers were among the first to profit by the boom. Frankly facing Restitution, they reaped a golden harvest frfom lease and royalty buyers. With the money they paid back taxes and established banking accounts.
 However the new fields pan out, Palestine is assured of 8 boom for several months, at least. Half a dozen major oil companies have announced intention to drill in the region, and several locations have already been made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
NINE PERSONS DEAD
 IN BAD LANDSLIDE

Bogota, Colombia, Nov 17-(UP) Mine persons were known dead at Manizeles today in landslides caused by terrential rains. Search continued for bodies in the ruins of workers homes.
 The rains continued over large portion of the country, and low lands around Bogota were flooded. The Bogoto river left it's banks for a distance of nearly 100 miles be- tween Cabeceras and Tequendama. Other rivers were rising, particu- larly the Magdaleno and Cauca. There was a shortage of milk and other foodstuffs here.
 Imports into Newfoundland are higher than a year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17

is good, so I gladly recommehu It to others"
 Anyone suffering the same as MT Del Prete did can take Vendol ana get the same quick relief. Try it.
 Come to the Waterbury Drug Co.,. 134 East Main Street opposite the state Theater and let the Ven dol Man tell you all about this great remedy and how it can help YOU. Vendol is sold in the follow ing nearby cities: by Naugatuek Drug Co.,, Naugatuck, Conn: G. A. Lennon, Thomaston; Opperman' nrug Store, ,.Torrington; Union City Pharmacy, Union City, Conn., Byrnes Drug Store, Watertown,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
DIVORCE DEGREES
 GRANTED TODAY

Three divorce decrees were granted by Judge Newell Jennings in superior court today. Elvira c. Naclerio was given a decree from Joseph J. Naclerio on grounds of cruelty. They were married Sep tember 20, 1920.
 Carmela s. Errico was granted decree from Emanuele Errico on cruelty grounds. They were mar ried June IS, 1892. Percy Foster of Milford was given his freedom from Virginia Foster on grounds of desertion. They were married July z, 1921. The desertion took place March 8, 1926, the plaintiff said. Judge Edward Mascolo ap- peared for the first two plaintifs with Attorney Fred c. Bauby for the third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
HELD FOR DEATH

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov IT. (UPl Luippold was held to-day for the death of Mrs Katherine A. Shelton, who was fatally injured by his automobile truck late yes- terday. Mrs Shelton, retired Mon- day from the city's teaching staff, was killed within a stone's throw of Maplewood schol, where she taught for 26. years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
COAL PLANT IDLE

Tamaqua, Pa, Nov 17-(U.P.)- All operations of the Lshigh Navi- gation Coal Company in the Pan- ther Creek Valley, were idle to-day as the result of the second strike within week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17

Following the U. s. s. R. govern ment's decision not to employ German specialists in Soviet indus tries many Germans have crossed the Soviet frontier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17

Under a new law in Scotland milk boys of school age are barred from employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17

Tasmania and Australia are to be connected by a telephone cable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
Waterbury Man Enjoys Meals
 First Time In Many Years

Been victim of stomach trouble, suffered greatly from gastritis. Also constipated. Says three bottles of VendoI worked wonders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
BANK PRESIDENT MUST RETURN TO
 HIS JAIL CELL
John A. Deerey of Salem Had Been Favored, But Depositors Kicked and He Goes Back

Salem, Mass, March Sl-(UP)-- John A. Deery's so-called Vaca . ton" at the Essex county industriaI farm in Middleton was ended today when the county commission, heed ing widespread protests. ordered the 48-year-old banker returned to Salem county jail. .
 An hour after Deery, president of the closed Salem Trust company. was convicted Wednesday of misuse of bank funds, the commission or- dered him taken from the Jail to the county farm where some "6O honor prisoners work in the fields and barns.
 Depositora of the closed bank led protests against alleged "coddling of the banker and q resolution had been introduced without success In the state legislature seeking an in- vestigation into the commissions action.
 Commissioners Robert II. Mitch ell, Raymond Trefry, and Fred Butler, in ordering Deery back to Salem Jail, said that in sending him to the farm they had acted infor- mally and without any delibera- tions, merely granting the request of the bankers attorney.
 They said transfer to the county farm was usually granted to pris- oners, except those addicted 10 vio- lence, and they pointed out that prisoners Ut the fnrm did more work than those at Salem jail.
 During his short stay at the farm Deery had been assigned to the piggery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
MORE BILLS OF WATERBURY IN
 THE ASSEMBLY
Two Financial Measures Relative to Bonds Were Reported on FavOrably By the Committee
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY
 (Dcm0crat Stan Man)

State Capitol, Hartford, Conn.,. March 31. Especial to the Demo- crat)-Two more bills concerning Waterbury finances were reported fayorably today in the house by the finance committee. One would al- low unexpended balances in bridge bond funds to be placed in one single fund. The other allows the city to change tho date of payment of temporary loans from June 1 to June 15.
 Hearings on the above measures were held three weeks ago at which time Mayor Hayes, Controll- CT Leary, and other Waterbury offi- ciaIs appeared before the finance committee and explained the pur- pose of the proposed legislation. At the time 1t was stated that there would be little or no opposition within tho legislature, as no radical changes were offered.
 The bridge bond bill would allow the city of Waterbury to take about $29O.O00 that has accumulated in various funds created for the pur- pose of defraying the cost of new
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Plot Was Discovered Three Weeks Ago, But It Has Been Kept Quiet -Smuggled Into the Prison By Brother of the Woman ARREST OF MAN
 TO BE SOUGHT

State Pcnitentiary. Florence, Ariz, March 31.-UP)-Steel hack saws were found three weeks ago in the death cell of Winnie Ruth Judd. condemned murderess. It was revealed by prison authorities to-day.
 A prison matron found the saws under Mrs Judas mattress, War den A. q. Walker said.
 Walker claimed the saws were smrggled into the prison by Bur- ton Mckinncll, brother of the con- dcmned prisoner. The warden said the arrest of McKinnell probably would be sought although he main- tained no warrant had been, is- sued.
 only yesterday the Arizona board of paroles and pard0ns refused Mrs Judd's clemency pleas and or dercd her 10 be hanged on April 2l for the staying of Agnes Ann Leroi. whom she admitted killing in October, 1031.
 Reports were that Mrs Judd made futile attempt to saw away the bars of her cell, intending to escape even before the prison board ruled. Warden Walker de- ciined to confirm this, stating he intended to withhold information until an Investigation was com pleted.
 Young McKinnell has been prominent in the case almost since Mrs Judd shot and killed Mrs Le- roi and Miss Hedvig Samuelson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
STABBING AFFRAY TAKES PLACE ON
 WEST SIDE HILL
Ralph Ruby, 5, of Welles Street Is in Waterbury Hospital With a Six: Inch Wound on His Right Cheek - Ignatz Tr0tta Locked Up as the Stabber

Ralph Ruby. 35, of 3s Welles street was taken to the Waterbury hospital this afternoon suffering from q wound in his right check, measuring about six inches in length and requiring nine stitches to close. Jgnatz Trotta, 55, of 910 West Main street was taken into custody shortly after the attack and locked up at police headquar- ters on the charge of assault with intent to kill.
 Trotta on being taken to the hos pital was identified by Ruby as the one who attacked him. No weapon. however was found on Trotta. A search was being made for q sup posed knife this afternoon on West Side hill where the attack took place.
 Ruby is at a loss to explain why he should be singled out for such treatment. He claims that he does not know Trotta and has never seen him before. Trotta refuses to offer any explanation and main- tains that he does know Ruby.
 Attending doctors at the hospital state that Ruby while painfully slashed Is not in n serious condl- ton. He is likely to be permanently marked us q result of his experi- ence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
DUMMY PACKAGE SET TRAP FOR
 BLACKMAILER
Providence Man Tried to Work It on Store Keeper and Was Caught By Police

South Kingstown. k. l., March 31.-(UP)---After planting n dunn my package on Tower Hill road. Providence police today arrested a man for an alleged attempt to ex- tort $5,000 from a former em- ployer.
 The man identified himself as Louis Sackett. 3S. of Providence.
 According to police. James Sin clair, superintendent of the Outlet department store in Providence. rc- ceived several letters demanding money. Harm to Sinclair's child and a threat to "blow you up' were warned if the demand was not met, police said.
 several attempts to trap tho al- legged extortionist failed, police said. Today, however. n package made to look like q bundle of bills was left at the foot of n telegraph pole in the manner designated by the black -hander. Sackett was cap tured when he came for the pack age, police said. Sackett told police he had worked at the Providence store run by Sinclair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
'B0SSY' CILLIS RUNS UP AGAINST
 MORE TROUBLE
His Paper Attacked Presi- dent of Shoe Company and He Has Been Called into Court

Newburyport, Mass, March 3l- OP) - Editor Andrew J. (Bossy) Giills has been charged with pub fishing q story that was "an of- fense against the morality of the city" In his weekly newspaper, As- bcstos. The article. which ap- peared March IS. allegedly direct ed serious accusations against the president of q nearby shoe com pany.t and also is alleged to have referred to young women workers at the plant.
 Gillls, former mayor of Newbury- port. was summoned to appear in district court Monday to answer to the charges, brought by City Mar. shal James E. Sullivan. Its just another attempt to suppress pub lication of the truth" the fiery ex- mayor declared. The allegedly ob- scene article was prompted by a strike at a Salisbury shoe firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
BASKET BALL TEAM IN FATAL
 PLANE CRASH
Going Home From Game in Kansas When the Mach- inc Went DOWn-Three Were Killed

Ncodcsha. Kan, March S1.-UP) Three persons were killed and II others injured, most of them seri- ously, when q chartered airplane crashed to-day six miles from Me- Odcsha.
 The plane was bearing the Win nipcE Toilers basketball team northward from Tulsa, Okla. where 1t had played a game last night.
 The plane went into nose dive as 1t sped northward through cloudy weather. and crashed on the Brunsky farm near Neodesha.
 Later Harold Egan, mechanic. died in q Neodesha hospital, bring ing the number of fatalities to three.
 The plane was owned by the Three Hawks Flying Service of Morris, Minn..
 The pilot of the plane was crushed to death as the craft struck the ground.
 One of the injured was able to walk from the scene of the crash.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
MANY PEOPLE DIE FROM TORNADO
 IN THE SOUTH
Twenty-four Are Reported Dead as Fierce Storm Swept Over Three
 States in South

Dallas, Tex, March 31-(C.P)- Reports trickling in from remote communities over damaged com municaton systems to-day indicat- ed a toll of 24 dead, 100 or more injured and score in privation in southern and southeastern states swept by n devastating tornado.
 East Texas bore the brunt of the storm which weaved a jagged course. North Louisiana was hard hit. The disturbance apparently or iginated in east central Missouri, where five were injured.
 Gathering force 1t, dipped over into Texas and the adjacent Louis- jana area.
 Damage was heavy in the strick- cn areas. Citizens. turning their at tention to relieving suffering, would venture no estimates of material loss.
 Tho tornado touched Richmond, Mo-, lato yesterday and struck the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
CONN. LIQUOR AND BEER MEASURE TO
 REGULATE SALES
State Liquor Commission Filed Its Report To-day Which Consists of AS Pages = Assembly Re- ferred It to Judiciary Committee

Hartford, Conn, March 31.-- (UP)-The proposed law for the regulation and sale of liquor and beer in Connecticut to-day was submitetd to the general assem- bly, by the state liquor control commission.
 A system of permits and regu- lations was outlined In the 4S- page report which Governor Will bur l.. Cross passed on to the legis- lature after receiving 1t from Maj John Buckley, chairman Of the commission.
 The report covers the sale of whiskey as well as wine and beer although the former can only be sold in event of repeal of the 18th amendment.
 Both the house and senate re- ferred the bill to the Judiciary committee immediately after 1t was received. Governor Cross sent 0 short message with the report. asking that all speed be used tn enacting the bill into law.
 Tho word "bar" is not mentioned in the bill. and in commenting on the regulations for taverns. Maj Buckley specifically said that the use of a bar In such places was not precluded.
 Outstanding points in the report included:
 disappointment of n commission of three men to handle the is- suance of permits and enforce the measure.
 2-Establishment of fees for various classifications of liquor handlers.
 3-Providcs permanent recova- tIon of permit for any violation or the law.
 4-Defines what drinks may be
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
NEW DIVIDEND IN MERCHANTS
 TRUST ASKED
Attorney Reeves Acting for the Receiver Petit toned Superior Court for Another 10 Per Cent

Application to pay another 10 per cent dividend to depositors of the commercial side of the Mer- chants Trust company was filed to- day in superior court by Attorney Francis T. Reeves. counsel for the Citizens & Manufacturers National Bank, receiver for the closed in- stitution.
 The application states the re- ceivcr has more than sufficient to pay a ten per cent dividend In cash. Tho application will be heard in superior court n week from to-day and provided permis- sion Is granted by Judge John Richards Booth. 1t Is expected that the checks will be made out with in a week or so following.
 The receiver has about $30S,0O0 in cash on hand now. or that amount. only about $20,000 Is on
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Steel Saws Are
 Found In Cell
 Of Condemned
JAPAN TO QUIT LEAGUE IN ITS
 RELIGIOUS WAY

TOkio, March 3f-UP)- Premier MakOto Saito went to-day to the Shinto shrine at Ise, to ''infOrm the ancestors of Emperor IIirohitO" that Japan has broken from the League of Nations.
 The ceremony, performed with the utmost of dignity and sincerity, fin accord with an- clcnt custom, was to take place before the sacred mirror and sword which, according to tradition, were brought to earth by the divinity who founded the unbr0kcn Japa- ncse dynasty.
 After the ceremony, Saito will pay Il visit of respect 10 the aged Prince KimmOcIi &aionji, the only "Oldcr states man" of the empire, surviving. He lives in simple surround ings in q fishing village.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
6O0,oO0 VOTERS AREPROTESTINC
 SOVIET RUSSIA
Petition Signed By That Many Citizens Present. ed to President By Sen- atOr David l. Walsh

Washington, March 31.--UP)- A petition signed by moro than COG, ,000 voters protesting against recognition of the Soviet govern ment by the United States was pre- scented to President Roosevelt to- day by Senators David I. Walsh and Marcus A. Coolidge, Massachu- sctts.
 Among the organizations that submitted the petition and most of Army and Navy Legion of Va Tor of the United states; Army and Navy club of Boston; American Lc- zion, Massachusetts department; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Massa- chusctts dcpartment; Catholic Daughters of America; Knights of Columbus, Massachusetts State Council League of Catholic Wo- men; Worcester County Teachers association; Milford Teachers as- sociation and the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Prussian Ministry Of Justice Didn't
 Wait For Saturday
They Decreed That All Jewish Judges q in the Prussian Courts Must Apply at Once for Retirement NO JEWS EMPANELLED ON
 LURES FOR THE FUTURE
By CLIFFORD l.. DAY

Berlin, March 31-(UP)-Jewish judges and lawyers vera virtually driven from the temples of justice by the Prsan to-day prelude to the nationwide boycott of members of their set to start at 10 a. m to- morrow.
 The Prussian ministry of justice decreed that all Jew ish judges in the Prussan courts must immediately appy for retirement and will be prevented from entering the courts if they refuse. -
 After 10 a. m the decree provided no Jews will be empaneed uries; Jewish lawyers will De admt only in ratio of the Jewish population to the total popu lation which is about per cent court appointments of Jewish lawyers defend the and conduct auctions will be suspended.
 The decree added that he arrogant conduct of Jewish judges lawyers doctors has reached dimensions justify ing counter r-measures by the people"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
Helen Germaine of New York
 Gets in Finals

Chestnut Hill. Mass. March 31- OUP)-Helen Germainc, 22-ycar- old New Yorker, stroked her way into the finals of the National Women's Indoor Singles Tennis championship to-day by vanquish- ing the top-seeded Mrs Mianne Pal frey Hill of Cambridge. 6-1, 3-6. 6-2. In the other semi-final. Dor rance Chase of Boston defeated Mrs E. F.. Cole of North Andover, 6-2. s-2. Miss Germaine. who was unseeGcd in the tournament. meets the second d-seeded Miss Chase in the final tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
TWO BROTHERS
 DEAD FROM THE
 VERMONT CRASH

Burlington, Vat, March 3l-fUU) The death toll of an automobile accident of Waterbury Center late last night was increased to three today with the death of two broth CTS at a local hospital.
 Philip George. 32. of stowe. died of a skull fracture at S:30 .. m., and at II a. m. his brother. Robert, 34. died of internal injuries.
 Harry Warden. 70. year-old Wa terbury Center garage mechhnic. was killed instantly when me auto- mobile in which the three men were riding left the Icy road. clImbed un embankment and over tuined Warden was driving the George brothers from Waterbury Center to Stowe at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
ARMED TROOPS IN EVERY CITY
 OF GERMANY
They Will Enforce the BOy= colt of All Jewish Places When It Starts Saturday Morning
By CLIFFORD l.. DAY United Press Stan COrrcspOndcnO

Berlin, March 31. - CUP)- Twenty four hours before their nationwide boycott of Jewish industry and commerce, Nazi storm troopers mobiliZed to- day for mass action in every city of Germany.
 In last minute instructions is- sued through boycott committees set up by the Hitlerites to manage the boycott, 1t was emphasized that tomorrow's action is not a govern ment but q party activity.
 Thousands of civilian party members were summoned to duty" dressed in multi but wear ing distinguishing armbands with the partys Swastika emblem. to take the place of storm troopers who are office holders and who will
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
NAMES OF TWO MEMBERS OF THE
 COMMISSION
Gov Cross Said to Have Appointed Major John Buckley and Kenneth Wynne to Job

Hartford, Conn.,, March Fl - (UP) - Unconfirmcd rumors, cur rent in the capital this afternoon, were that Governor Cross already had decided on two of the three members who will form the new state liquor commission.
 Major John Buckley, united States district attorney, and chair- man of he commission, Is the re- publican choice of the governor, 1t was said. Kenneth Wynnc, cXecu- tive secretary to the governor would be one of the two democrats named. ,.
 Salary of the commissioners. 1t was believed, probably will be $I- 800 q year each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
SUE NEWSPAPERS

Athens. March 3l - (U.Po - Criminal proceedings against news papers which reported that the gov ernment was negotiating with TO- presentatives of ex-King George of Greece will be instituted. tho gov ernment announced to-day. It had been rumored thnt proposals were being considered for the kings re- storation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
NEPOTISM IN
 POST OFFICE

Washington, March 3l-(UP)- The postoffice department struck at "ncpotism" to-day in ruling bv First Assistant Postmaster General O'Mahoney, forbidding third class postmasters from eln- ploying immediate members of their family.
 O'Mahoney defined Immediate members" as those living under the same roof with the postmas- ter. The order does not prohibit of other relatives. It becomes effective May 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-31
MRS DUPONT DIVORCED

Reno, Nev, March 31.-(UPl-CaroIene Hynson Dupont today was granted divorce from Lamont Dupont, chairman of the board of General Motors and president of Dupont De Nemours company of Wilmington, Del. She charged cruelty.