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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
AGED GENERALS
 HALT PROMOTION
Britain's Army Officers All Over 60 But
 One

London - (UP) - Statisticians have discovered that all but one of Britain's army generals are over 60.
 Sixty is too old to lead an army in the field, they say. Swift nov ing modern armies would exhaust them, it is argued. Furthermore, allowing officers of such high rank to remain on active service pre- vents hundreds of younger officers from securing promotion.
 Tn the Indian army-which is far nearer field conditions than the nome troops-the same sources claim that the oldest general is only 58. Three t-generals are less than 58. The problem soon will have to be handled by the war office, it is argued.
 Such is the congestion in the off, cers' ranks. due to the high retir- ing age, tl,at there are lieutenants and captains who have been await ing ipromotion since the war. The nevy allows officers to retire vol rntarily at 58, in order to give the younger men a chance.
 Further congestion Is alleged to be due to the fact that 15 of Brit aims 22 lieutenant generals are over 60.l This, naturally, means that major-generals under them cannot be promoted for the time being and are likely to attain 60 themselves by the time they reach the higher rank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
GrolUth m Russian,
 c. 5. Trade Is Seen
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(5) Aememorandum from Lit
 vinoff replying to an oral question by the president regarding "prose- cutions for economic espionage. The Soviet commissar assured MT. Roosevelt that economic infornIa- tion in Russia might be obtained freely, except business and produc- tor secrets and data obtained by bribery, fraud. etc.
 (C) An agreement by Litvinofr that the Soviet Union would not, pending settlement Of Russian Amberican claims, initiate cours action or enforce court decisions affecting amounts due it from American citizens as the successor of the old Russian government CD A statement by htvinoff that the Soviet Union woGld waive all claim, against the United States arising from the military opera tiors of American troops in Siberia
 subsequent to January 1. 1918.
 This agreement however, did not
 affect claims which may be pre-
 sented as a result of the ArchanSel
 expedition.
 (S) The following joint state-
 ment: "In addition to the agree
 ments which we have signed today,
 there has taken place an exchange
 of views with regard to methods of
 settling all outstanding questions
 of indebtedness and claims that
 permits us to hope for a speedy
 and satisfactory solution of these Ouestions' st,t 9asF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
New Liquor Tax Is
 Task For Congress
Advent of Repeal Finds United States System in
 Haphazard Condition

ment officials estimated it would bring $150,000. 900 into the treas ury. The average tax has been $17,00O.O00 monthly. which would bring the annual total to $2O4,- 100000. A falling off in this amount is anticipated, howevcv, when other alcoholic beverages are legalized.
 Taxes on distilled spirits follow ing repeal will be $1.10 per gallon. or 27 1-2 cents per quart. This ap- plies both to domestic and inn ported distilled spirits. Imported beverages also have heavy duties amounting in the case of distilled spirits to $5 per gallon. Distilled spirits include whisliies. rums and brandics.
 Beer already has an import duty of $1 gallon. which will not be changed and the internal revenue tax of $5 per barrel will remain.
 Champaignes d sparkling wines appear threatened with the heaviest taxes, particularly im- ported brands. The present law provides tax of 12 cents per half pint for champagne and six cents for artifcially carbonated wines. Import duties of $6 a gallon are imposed on champagne in the 1930 revenue law.
 Still wines will pay an internal revenue tax of four cents per wine gallon if below IA per cent alcohol. Those between IA and 21 per cent will pay ten cents per gallon and those between 21 and "A per cent wall pay 25 cents gallon. Wines with an alcoholic content of more than "A per cent are treated as distilled spirits.
 The import duty on still vines ranges upward to s1.25 a gAllon for those just under 24 per cent in alcoholic content.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18

Washington (UP). Alcoholic beverages will become legitimate factors in American life under a haphazard system of taxation and import duties, which Is expected to form one of the most import ant matters before the next con- gress.
 An annual income to the United States treasury of at least STOOL 900, 900 has been estimated as the possible return from repeal. It IS more than likely that this figure will form the goal for future legis- lative enactment.
 Such an amount was estimated by the Rockefeller committee. ap- pointed to study repeal problems It also was the estimate published earlier, by Senator Pat Harrison democrat, Mississippi, chairman of the senate finance committee.
 These estimates do not take. in- to consideration local taxes i'm states and municipalities. While greatly in excess of re- ceipts in 1918 the peak year be. fore prohibition became effective when the return was $449. .S10, ,000, many believe the $700,000,000 re- turn can be obtained without driving the liquor demand into illicit channels.
 Their contention receives some support from the revenues from the sale of 3.2 per cent beer. When this beverage was legaiized govern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
JEWS OF FRISCO
 REALIZE DREAM
] ICOmmnnity Center Opened
 to House Hebrew l Families

San rancisco-(UP)--A dream X that four prominent San Francis lcang had some ten years ago blos- somed into reality here recently when the new Jewish Community Center was opened.
 Cultural and educational suc- cess of tn New York Jewish sCommunity Center in 1923 prompt ed visualization of a similar or ganization here.
 The center's building, Mediter- ranean in style, will house all gen. eratfons of Jewish families enter tainnent activities and will afford opportunities for exercise, cultur- al pursuits and companionship.
 Boys and girls not yet in their s"teens' will swim, play games. compete in athletic training and attend shows and sporting events There will be sewing and dancing classes for women of all ages, clubs, literary and musical attrac- tions. Of special interest to the men Is the gymnasium and li- brary. The building also houses a little theater."
 Thirty-one Jewish organiZa- tions and fraternal organizations !. will participate in the life of the ' center. which was erected at a { cost of $650,000. It has a floor space of 132 by PAS feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
WINDS AND BUGS
 MINISTER'S LAW
Believes Nudist Colony Will Be Destroyed By
 Elements

Shell Lake, Wis. - (UP)-Forc- ed out of Illinois and Michigan by law, nudists have purchased two miles of land along the thickly wooded eastern shore of Long Lax, two miles from Holy Island, the summer mecca of Lutheran ministers.
 The possibility of legal action by the residents of the island to restrain the establishment of the nudist colony seems remote, as no complaints have been registered, ither by the pastors, or residents along the shore.
 "We believe anyone practicing nudism in this vicinity, or in any part of northern Wisconsin, for that matter, WA be taken care of by the mosquitoes and the north wind" Rev H. P. Nordby, pastor of Baldwin Norwegian church and owner of a summer home on the island said.
 "As far as I am concerned, Rev Nordby continued, T feel that some do not have to take off very much to place them in the nudist class. The past few years we have become used to the the ory gradually"
 The opinion of others who live on the lake is much the same as that of the Rev Nordby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
No Typhoid Deaths Listed Last Year;
 Water Supply Fine
Waterbury and Bridgeport Only Connecticut Cities Where Fever Did Not Claim Victims - Water
 Works Bulletin Ranks City With IA Best

Waterbury is listed among the 14 cities in the United States in which there were no deaths from typhoid fever during 1892 in the current issue of the Water Works Journal. There were only two cities in Connecticut given a clean bill of health. They were Water bury and Bridgeport.
 Local officials declared them- selves highly pleased with the rec ord established by Waterbury. They declared that the listing of this city among the IA cities in the country is due to the fine work of Superintendent of Streets and Water Thomas J. Fleming and Health Officer Dr E. J. Godfrey.
 Furthermore, 1t was pointed out. the excellent record for Waterbury proves that the local water supply is very good and certainly is very pure. It is pointed out in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
THE WEATHER

Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island: Cloudy and warmer Saturday; light snow or rain Sat- urday morning; Sunday fair and colder.
 Western New York: Light snows Saturday, colder by Saturday night; Sunday generally fair.
 Eastern New York: Cloudy Sat urday, snow in north and central and probably light rain in extreme south portion Saturday morning.; warmer in south portion Saturday; Sunday fair and colder.
 Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire: Snow in morning; mostly cloudy in afternoon Satur- day fair and colder.
 New Jersey: Cloudy probably light rain in morning clearing in afternoon, warmer Saturday; Sum- day fair and colder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
CONGRESS READY
 TO KNOCK CREDIT
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From the democratic side. Sem ator Gore, of Oklahoma, expressed opinion that the "only way out" of the economic depression was ito trade our way out"
 I'm in favor of recognizing any nation which would provide that trade" he said, adding, however, tht he had always stood on the point that Russia should acknow- ledge her debts before recognition ;. Former Senator Smith W. Brook hart, of Iowa, farm administration adviser on Russian trade possibii- ties-"Russia can absorb much of our surplus cotton, pork and pork products. It will be necessary to extend credit. but the Soviet gov ernment is the best credit risk among the nations of the world with the exception of the United States"
 Indications that some senators plan to withhold comment until congress convenes in January came from Senator Couzcns. republican, Michigan. who said he had in- formed his constituents that he would not speak on the subject un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
Sylvia Sidney Sued
 For $19, ,OOODamages
Mrs Jeanette Du Pree Plaintiff Alleges Severe In=
 juries in Automobiles Accident

outgrowth of an automobile col lision. Mrs Jeannette du Free claimed she was injured when her car was struck by the actress ma chine.
 Jackie Coogan, the former boy hero of the films, is coming back.
 Now a student at Santa Clara University, Jackie has signed to make a series of two-reelers for I. A. Allen, independent producer. The pictures will depict campus life. They will be run off during Jackie's vacation periods.
 Mae West can't. make up her mind whether to accept a $20,0O0 offer from San Francisco to appea [ five days at an automobile show on this invitation, extended by a small California town:
 If you will come over and strut across the stage and greet the folks we will guarantee you a motorcycle escort and packed house of 1,500 people,
 Mae isn't sure she can resist that motorcycle escort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
City Officials Pleased With 1882 Health Record Here
ITALIAN OFFICER
 HERE THURSDAY
General Giuseppe Gari- baIdi to Address Re-
 serve Officers

Plans have been completed for the meeting of the local chapter of the Reserve officers association and the Group School for reserve officers which will take place at the Elton next Thursday evening. at which Major General Giuseppe Garibaldi, commander of the Ital- ian troops in France during the World war, will be the speaker, He will discuss Fighting in the Alps" The general,is an outstand- ing figure in the military world.
 Since 1897 he has. been engaged in thrilling activities in all parts of the world and during the World
 war as an officer of high rank in the Italian army he commanded troops in France and in sectors along the Italian front in the Alps. He will describe the ingenious
 methods of combat and the diffl- cult problems concerned with the care of the soldiers under his com mand. occasioned by the high alti- tudes and the Alpine topography. Captain Newton w. Alexander. is chairman of the program commit tee and Is handling the reservations for the evening. The dinner will be served at z o'clock, followed by a short business meeting. Major General Garibaldi will then be in- troduced.
 Rubber prices in British Malaya "A Fn ,-pIn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18

can goods. A recent state depart | Iilent study indicated that Russia, | if given the proper credits, was prepared to spend $350,O00,OO0 l here the next year.
 Debt Adjustment i Adjustment of debts and claims or at least q search for methods | of adjustment, also was on I.itvin- off's calendar. No arrangement was made in the documents signed by the, commissar and MT. Roose- welt affecting the $1S7.000,000 debt of the, kerensky regime to the U.
 $. treasury; the s75,000.O00 debt oi Imperial Russia to U. $. bankers; or the $410,O0O,000 worth of pri-
 vate American claims against Rus- Sia.
 Recognition came as the result of ten days and nights of nego- tions between the Soviet commits sar and MT. Roosevelt Although 1t was not announced~at the time recognition was agreed upon at 11.50 D. m. Thursday when, at the White House, the two officials ex- changed letters.
 These letters were among eight
 exchanges of documents in which
 the Soviet Union guaranteed the
 United States that 1t would not sponusor propaganda here, and
 that 1t would insure Americans
 freedom of worship i'll Russia. Letters Exchanged The gist of these letters and
 memoranda was:
 CD An exchange of letters an- nouncing restoration of relations between the two countries.
 CD A second exchange of let
 ters in which Ljtvinoff avowed, and
 MT. Roosevelt acknowledged, the Soviet Unions intention to restrain communist propaganda advocating the overthrow of the U. s. govern ment by force.
 r (3) A third exchange of letters in which MT. Roosevelt requested and Litvinoff granted assurances that Americans in Russia shall have freedom to worship as they please and that clergymen shall not be barred from the Soviet Un- idn because of their profession.
 (4) A fourth exchange of letters in which Litvinoff promised that q consular convention would be concluded giving the nationals of the United States in the Soviet Union all rights enjoyed by na- tionals of any third nation.
 til the question of confirmation of William C. Bullitt as ambassador raa chos tho eonafe floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
Waterbury Freight
 Service Commended
Fast Air and Rail Express Methods Enables Foundry
 to Realize Overnight Delivery to Chicago

It made the Railway Express plane from Newark airport at 9:S0 D. m. and arrived at Chicago air. port at 4:27, o'clock in the morn- ing. There, of course, 1t awaited the opening of the consignee's place of business for the day.
 The total run was 856.6 miles 126.6, miles by rail and 730 miles by air. The shipment of the parts in such a short period of time dem- onstrated the fast speed at which freight can now be sent out of Wa terbury. The parts were badly needed at the Chicago plant so as not to hold up operations on a large order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
LINGBERGH FLIGHT PLANS ARE CHANGED

Lisbon, Portugal, November IS =. UP) - Colonel Charles A. Lndbergh was understood today to have changed his plans again and to be considering a flight to Fun chal. Madeira, Monday, instead of to the Azores Islands.
 Lindbergh continued today to overhaul his seaplane's motor and studied weather charts of the At lantic in the triangle formed by the Azores on the west, Madeira on the south and Portugal, on the east.
 The American flyer has em- phasized that his plans are indefi- mite and subject to quick change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18

Water Works Journal that the con- taminated public water supply is the cause of most typhoid fever cases.
 Waterbury's water system is con- sidered one of the best in the country and the fact that the city was clear of typhoid fever during all of 1892 is taken to support this claim. The local water system is municipally owned while that of Bridgeport is run by a private cor poration.
 The city's record for 1893, so far, as concerns typhoid fever is also an excellent one, according to Dr Godfrey. He explained that the health department inspectors are constantly on the alert to elim- mate any sources of typhoid germs and the water department is stead fly on the job testing the water from the reservoirs to see that 1t is pure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
JUDGE JENNINGS
 GRANTS DEMURRER
Held TenpletOn Company Not Responsible fOr
 Fatal Accident

Judge Newell Jennings In super for court to-day sustained a de- murrcr filed on behalf of the C. A. Templeton Company. in receiver ship In the SIO,000 action brought by Beatrice Toiia, administratrix. against Mrs Mariana Orl0wski and the Templcton Company.
 The action was brought as the result of the death of her son. An- thony, from injuries suffered in an explosion July 14, 1882. on the Orlowsl1i property in Wolcott. The suit alleged that Anthony. was em- ployed on the Orlowski property and was fatally injured in the ex- plosion of dynamite purchased from Templeton's.
 Judge Jennings held that C. A. Templeton Company could not be held responsible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
League Is Envious

Geneva, Nov 1S- (UP)-The unrecognized League of Nations looked with envious admiration to- ward recognized Russia to-day as officials read the letters exchanged by President Roosevelt and Maxim Litvinoff.
 Soviet Russia is two years older than the league.
 League comment centered on what it was thought would be the stabilizing effect of resumption of Russian American relations in the far east. There also was comment on the triumph of nitvinoff.
 When he first began coming to league meetings, he was regarded as an enfSnt terrible. Now he is regarded here, as at many capitals, as the most clever diplomat in Europe,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
THE CONCORDIA
 RECEPTION TONIGHT

An introductory reception and banquet in honor of Professor and Mrs Neuss will be held this even- ing by the members of the Con- cordia Singing society. The event will be given in the societys hall, I'll Bank street. The guests of honor are prominent musicians who came to this country from Germany several years ago. Pre- vious to coming to Waterbury to establish their residence they re- sided in Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18

Fast rail and air express service from this city enabled the Water- bury Farrel Foundry and Machine company to realize overnight de- livery of 47-pound shipment of machine parts to a Chicago client. according to information released by J. H. Butler. general manager of the department of public relations of the Railway Express Agency Inc.
 The shipment left Waterbury by a New York, New Haven G HartL ford Railroad train at o'clock in the afternoon and reached Newark, N. J., via the Pennsylvania Rail- road at 9:17 D. m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18

mained on duty until the day pla- toon replaced the night.
 The fire auto was badly dam aged. The rear axle was broken and one of the wheels smashed. It was lowed away by 8 Connecticut Light and Power company tfuck.
 Lieutenant Walter Johnson was in chargeof the company and Pri- vate Joseph Evans, a veteran op- orator, was at the wheel when the accident occurred. The machine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
PROTEST PUBLICATION

Berlin, November IS = CUP) - It was reported on usually reliable authority today that the German ambassadors at Paris and London had been instructed to protest publication in French and British newspapers of articles. alleged tc be based on forged document purporting to disclose nazi efforts to color German news published abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18

Hollywood, Nov 1S- (UP) = Lionel, Lord Tennyson, doesn't write poetry like his late, famous grandfather. but he's got very de- finite ideas about beauty.
 sham, the actor, Tennyson complet- td the studio rounds with a gasp.
 Its stopping, whati" he enthus- ed. "The scenery and the gels. the gels especially. Beauties by jove! Strike me lavender if I've ever seen such winners. Dear old London was never like this!'
 A $19,00 damage suit has been filed against Sylvia Sidney as an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18

all non progression Treaties with po- tential enemies. cementing of real ly friendly relations with such na- tions as Poland and France. pros pect of similar friendliness with Rumania. another close neighbor, have marked Litvinoff's travels.
 One feature of the recognition escaped notice here--it took the United States 16 years to recognize Soviet Russia and 1t took czarist Russia 33 years after the declara- tion of independence to recognize the American republic.
 England now has more than 33,- 900 savings associations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
RECONCILIATION LOOMS

Hollywood, Nov. 1S-CUP-Re- ports of an impending reconcilia- ton between Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks assumer a brighter tint today when the ac- tress refused to deny of affirm that she would meet her estranged husband in New York and return with him for joint Christmas celcbration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
SNOW CANCELS GAME

Burlington, Vt. Nov 1S-(UP)- Deep snow and cold weather caused postponement until Novem- Der 25 of to-day's scheduled foot ball game between the University of Vermont and MiddIebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
UNIDENTIFIED MAN KILLED.

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov 1S-(U P)-An unidentified man, about 55 years old, was rundown and in. jured fatally here last night by a motorists who did not stop. Today police sought both the identity of the dead man and of the driver. The mans skull was fractured and both legs were broken when the car hit him as he tried to cross at the intersection.
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court,
 November 18th, 1883.
 ESTATE OF Jane also called Jane c. Fitzgerald, late of the Town of Waterbury in said District, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set- tlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly att tested within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 THOMAS FITZG 11-1S-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
Logical Recognition

Tokio,' Nov 18-(UP)-American recognition of Soviet Russia was logical and desirable, Foreign Minister Koki Hirota said to-day. His comment was similar to that of War Minister Sadao Araki.
 There was little excitement here because as elsewhere it had been expected. Newspapers however pub lishd extra editions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
London Unmoved

London UnmOvcd
 London, Nov 1S&(UP)-Restor- ation of Russian-Amercan rela- tfons, Anticipated for month. caused little comment today Sources interested in Russian trade expected little effect on Great Brit aims commerce with the Soviet republic.
 The liberal News Chronicle, ono of the few newspapers to comment due to the lateness of the hour at which the news was received, said:
 Recognition is welcome as an additional step in the direction of international cooperation"
 The labor party organ, Daily Herald, commented that the ap- pointment of William c. Bullitt us American ambassador to Russia was as we'll deserved an appoint ment as ever was made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18

Cotton-yarn production in Japan Is breaking all records at. present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-18
HULL GRATlFlED
 AT RECOGNITION

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