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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
JOHN H. G0SS GAVE SPEECH
 AT HARTFORD
Paid Tribute to President Roosevelt for the Re- covery Plan He Had Been Author of

Enthused apparently by the splendid address of John H. Goss of Waterbury speaking before state mass meeting in Hartford yesterday afternoon, scores of ad- ditional business firms in this city filed their certificates of compliance today at the postoffice and ob- tained their Blue Eagle Insignias.
 Members of the executive board of the Merchants bureau, chairmen of the various local groups and other interested citizens who jour- neyed to Hartford yesterday. were highly elated today. MT Goss not only urged. general support for the recovery plan, but eulogized President Roosevelt for his magnif- icent leadership, his moral and physical courage, and asked all to pray that the health of the na- tion's chief executive be spared.
 While MT Goss and such prom inent speakers as Miss Caroline
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
|MOLEY TOLD TO STUDY THEGAME
 OF KIDNAPERS
President Orders Him to Get After Racketeers and Find Way to Crash Them

I Hyde Park, N. Y., Aug. 2-(UP) President Roosevelt today in- Istructed Assistant Secretary of lState Raymond Moley to study Ehe kidnapping and racketeering sit- nation for the department of jus lice.
 The chief executives instructions Iwere contained in letter to Act Ing Secretary of State Phillips at Washington. He assigned Moiey' hn authority on crime prevention Ito the task after a request Tor
 assistance in carrying out the sur jyey was. received from attorney lGeneral Cummings. Moley's task | Twill be a temporary one. the presi- ndent made clear. and will require Aonly a few weeks as he already has assembled mass of data on lthe subject. Upon completion Of the work, MT Roosevelt said. Moley would return to his duties in the
 state department.
 At the summer White House 1t was explained that Cummins re- rards the situation as, "a serious Jproblem." Tn his letter to MT Roosevelt he pointed out that, Iwhile the department of justice Twas in possession of q great deal lof information, it was scattered. It Twill be Moley's job to provide 3synopsis with recommendations as ko prosecution. Moley will make h study of all the laws, state. fed
 eral and international, that could
 be utilized as a club to driveN the tacketeer out of business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
MRS. BRADLEY SUPERVISOROF
 VEHICLE DEPT.
Assumes the Position Now Held By Irene M. Dillane - Mrs Mary B. Shell Named Asst Supervisor to Take Place of Anna c. Kenney

Mrs Alice Bradley widow of former Superintendent of Streets Edward Bradley, to-day named supervisor of the local branch of the Connecticut motor vehicle depart ment. The appointment was made by Motor Vehicle Com, missioner Michael A. Connor Mrs Bradley takes the po- ston now held by Miss Irene M Dilane, daughter of Re- publican Registrar of Voters Thomas F. Diane.
 In addition, Commissioner Connor named Mrs Mary R. Shell assistant supervisor of the local oce to take the place now held by Miss Anna c. Kenney.
 The fact that would be appointed to head the local branch office predicted by The Democrat time ago when two men mentioned for the two posts at the head of the Waterbury headquarters The name of former executive secretary Charles Harder had been mentioned the position first Mir Harder is expected to be named in the oil and gasoline division of the motor vehicle depart ment.
 Mrs Bradley and Mrs Shell both endorsed by the local democratic administration They will take office August 18th.
 In the New London branch James P. Harkins was named supervisor to replace Miss Edith A. Berry In Tor rington Francis Hogan state representative named hearing inspector replace Roger C. Grant in the Hartford oce Commissioner Connor also named Miss Frances Keen Hartford attorney his secretary. Miss Keen will take her office at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
NEW BRITAIN IS | HAVING BATTLE ! OVER TROLLEYS
State Public Service COnl-
 mission and the City at Grips and Super for ] Court Must Decide

K New Britain. Conn. Aug D. PUP 1.-The state public service Commission to-day was charged kitl. being under 'nisapprehen-' kion as to its powers'' in an ap- beaI to the superior court from one. bf its rulings, filed by the city of New Britain.
 The appeal was filed after the Commission had granted the Con. hecticut Company permission. to Eemove its trolley. cars and tracks End ties from two New Britain kines.i The request for the order Mas made, the appeal states. short Nv after the city of New Britain had notified the company it would have to bear It's share of the ex- lpense Of repaving the streets Tn. lnuestion. The repaving was. made necessary, David L. Nair. corpora |tion council charged, because of |fhe damage to the old pavement caused by the conpany's trolleys,
 speaking of the commissions order. Nair said in his appeal that |fhe order was sso erroneous and |againa sound policy as to make its |action an, abuse of it's power and a9ainst public policy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
BANDIT GANG BATTLEDWAY
 TO FREEDOM
Six or Seven Fierce Bank Robbers Locked P Per- sons in City Jail of COf- feyviIle, Kansas, and Escaped With the Safe of Citizens Bank
SAFE RECOVERED
 BEFORE OPENED

Coffeyville, Kan. Aug 2.-UP)- IA desperate gang of Oklahoma bandits battled their way to tempor- ary freedom today and posses and national guardsmen pursuing them through dhe Arkansas river bot toms near here.
 The battle started after the. bandits. numbering six or seven, raided Weir, Kan. locking 22 per- sons in the city jail and escaping with the safe of the Citizens bank.
 The safe was recovered before the bandits had chance to open it..
 Details of the ambuscade, five miles south and two miles east of here. were meager.. Sheriff Dave Hasonlaugh reported to the bank at Weir City that the banks safe was recovered intact.
 The three-ton strong box was ho,sted on a truck sometime be- tweon 12:30 and a. m. by the six masked men.
 Three women and the town mar shal were among those locked in the Weir City jail by the bandits, |who captured all passersby who might have interrupted the rob- 3 (Continued on. Page 8.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
Summer White House Made Announcement
 Of The Fact o-day
We Are Sitting Pretty" Said the Presi- dent-Greater Sum on Hand Than Even in the War Times
RJJDGET WILL BE BALANCED
 FIRST OF THE FISCAL YEAR

Hyde Park, N. Y, Aug 2-(UP)-The federal govern has larger cash balance hand than any time m it's history it was announced to-day at the summer White House where President Roosevelt is vacationing.
 As result of this favorable condition which grew out of recent financial operations of the administration it said by adviser of the president that Eve sitting pretty"
 President Roosevelt appeared greatly cheered by the news from the treasury department in Washington corning particularly the heavy oversubscrpon of federal bonds and certificates.
 It was learned that he was in communication earlier with both secretary and under secretary of the treasury and was informed that the 900 offer of three and quarter per cent eghtyear bonds had been oversub scrihed more than six times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02

The president was told that the total subscription was excess of $3.0o0, ,Oo0, 900. He was also informed that on the August certificates $300.000. 900 had been asked for and that $1, 1,500, 900. 900 z had been obtainsd. As a result 1t was decided that the offering would be closed to all subscribers in amounts above $1O,- 900.
 zIn connection with the favor able cash balance in the treasury. the summer White House said the sum was even greater than that on hand in days of the World War. totalling approximately $1,500.- 900, 1000.
 With that huge amount in re- serve, it was pointed out. the gov ernment was in a favorable posi- tion for 1893. and probably we'll into next winter.
 It was indicated that the large cash balance on hand made con- version of a portion of the Liberty Bond four and a quarter more probable.
 It was explained that the en- tire $6,000,000,000 issue, was call able but that six months notice was necessary under the law.
 President Roosevelt was up early today to receive his reports on not only the financial situation but
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
ANSWERS TO MANY
 QUESTIONS ABOUT
 RECOVERY PLANS
WINTER CAMPS IN THIS STATE
 DISC USSED

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 2- (UP)-Austin F. Hawes, state forester, who aided the gOv- crnment in the selection of Connecticut's civilian c0nserva- tiOn camps, today said he had advised the government that winter camps can be main- tained in the state provided the government will erect bar. racks. The government has written the various state for estcrs asking their suggestions for winter camps.
 At present the Connecticut youths are housed in tents, which would be inadequate protection during the winter. With substantial barracks, however, the forestry work could he carried on without interruption, Hawes said. Un- less such barracks are cstab- lished, it Is presumed the Connecticut civilian corps members will be sent south in the fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
ITALIAN CREWS WERE READY BUT
 TRIP DELAYED
Were All on Board Early This Morning But Weather Reports Were Not Very Good

Shoal Harbor, Mild, Aug 2.-- (UP)-General Italo Balbo, com manding Italy's seaplane fleet en- route home after visit to the United States, decided today to postpone the take off on a 1850 mile flight to Valentia. Ireland.
 Crews of the 24 seaplanes were aboard and some were warming up the engines for a start at dawn when at 2:40 a. m. E.D.T. Balbo, after a consultation ashore regard ing the weather over the Atlantic. recalled them. Earlier reports had been encouraging. The wind had shifted from east to south. then to west. The sky was clear and there was no fog visible at sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
You May Find Among Them Something That Will Concern Your Own Business and the Way to Keep Your Agree mentS

Here are answers to questions re- Here are answers oquestions re- garding specific problems raised by President Roosevelt's voluntary unemployment agreements: Q-Can an employer work an employe in a retail store during the rush period in the morning. and then release him until another busy period begins in mid-after- noon?
 A-This would be interpreted as a violation of the spirit of the agreement.
 Q-Are luncheon and rest per- iods deductable from the number of hours worked to bring the to- tai within the specified number?
 A-Yes. within reason. Prolong- ed luncheon and rest periods would be regarded, however. as opposed to the spirit of the agreement.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
FELLOW PLAYERS
 BESEECH SYLVIA

Hollywood, Calif., Aug. 2-(UP) "A plea for Sylvia Sidney to re- turn to work and do not by any action place an everlasting stigma upon your fellow-players" was dis patched to the actress in New York today by Adolphe Menjou, Chester Morris, Hedda Hopper. Reginald Barlow and Warner Baxter.
 The actress walked off the lot Monday after she was ordered to return to work by Paramount studio executives. She declared her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
Conn. Golfers Sweeping All Before Them To-day
 In Play At Manchester

Charley Hare, Race Brook. Conn.,, defeated Joe Lynch. Albemarle. Mass. 4 and 3.
 Frank Ross. Hartford, Conn.,, dfeated Robert w. Knowles, Jr., Brookline. Mass, 3 and 2.
 Dom Soccoli, New Britain. Conn.,, defeated Dow Ahern, Willimantic, Conn. 23 holes.
 Grant met Clare and Ross met Soccoli in the semi-finals, at IS holes, this afternoon. the winners to meet in a 36,- hole final match tomorrow.
 Grant. Clare. and Ross all have
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02

Manchester, N. H., Aug. 2- UP) Connecticut today tookScomplete command of the New England am- ateur golf championship as four of it's entries stroked their way into the semi finals, whipping two rivals from their own state and two from Massachusetts. :.
 Results of today's quarter nnal matches, played over the 1S-hoie route at Manchester Country Club were:
 Bobby Grant. Wethersfield. Conn. (defending champion) defeated James H. Dolan. Jr. Worcester Mass. 1 up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
MRS COSTELLO TELLS HER STORY
 FOR FIRST TIME
Was the Opening Gun of Defense and Showed Feeling When She Talk ed of Deaths
By MARTIN KANE United Press Staff COrrespOnden

 Courthouse, Salem, Mass, Aug 2 -(UP)-For seven months be- fore he died, Fire Captain William J. Costello longed for death. his widow testified in her own defense at her murder trial to-day.
 This testimony given by Mrs Jessie Burnett Costello soon after she became the first defense witt ness obviously was intended to sub- stantiate the defense theory that the cyanide that killed the fire captain last February IT was self administered.
 Broken health and grief over the deaths of his young son, Jun- for, and his mother-in-law, were set up by the defense as likely mos tives for suicide. The government claims the captains death was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
LAWYER JOHN H. BURNS HAS
 THE BANK JOB
Young Waterbury Attor- | ney Named Manager
 and Counsel for Home
 Loan Bank Branch Here

Attorney John H. Burns of this ciry was today named manager and counsel of the local branch of the Connecticut federal home loan bank. No mention was made of the choice for the oftice of appraiser. Several other Waterbury lawyers were in the race for the position. This is the second Waterbury ap- pointee to benefit under the ad- ninistration of Peter M. Kennedy. Connecticut admisintrator. Already George Higgins, former druggist, Is working at the headquarters of the federal home bank in New Haven. MT. Kenendy was formerly vice-president of the Merchants
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
FOUR YOUTHS
 WERE KILLED
 BY LIGHTNING
Heavy Storm Hit Army Tents in Forest Camp at Lewiston-Many More Were Hurt

Lewiston, Me, Aug 2.-(UP)- Lightning, which struck some re- forestation army tents at the height of furious thunder storm last night, killed four men, injured IA, and stunned 20.
 The dead, all members of the Citizens Conservation Corps, were:
 Edward Aikens, Springfield. Mass.
 Louis Nasby, Lawrence, Mass.
 Benjamin Schwartz, Monson, Mass.
 Ferdinand La Fratta, Madison, Me.
 Scene of the tragedy was the c. c. c. camp at the city farm on the outskirts of Lewiston where
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
MILLIONAIRE
 PAID $2OO,OOO FOR FREEDOM
That Was Sum His Kidnap= CTS Asked and Got Brother of Sporting Man Abducted

Tulsa. okla, Aug 2-(UP)-The family of Charles F. Urschel, mill lionaire oil man. paid $200,000 to obtain his release from kidnapers, John c. Catlett. prominent politic- ian who served as intermediary, sair he understood today. Catlett sair he could not be positive of the figure, but knew it was very high.
 The ransom was paid in Kansas City Sunday night. Catlett said.
 He was understood to have been selected by the family as the con- tact man after a report was receiv- ed from the kidnapers' agent in Kansas City.
 Catlett said he went to Kansas City and registered at 8 hotel Sun
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
MANACUA SHAKEN
 BY AN EXPLOSION

Managua, Nicaragua, August 2- (UP) - Managua was shaken by an explosion at the Campo De Marte National Guard barracks early today. First reports said 25 or 30 men may have been killed. but these figures were not verified. Fire broke out and exploded small arms ammunition stored in the barracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
BLUE EAGLE'' CHISELERS IN
 THE ROUND UP
Some Business Houses Are Signing But Are Violating the Provisions of the Agreements
By H. o. THOMPSON

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, Aug 2.-(UP)-- Aroused by evidence of "chiseling" on the voluntary unemployment agreements, officials of the Ma tional Recovery Administration to- day determined to make a strict check-up of violations and eva sions. I
 Administrator Hugh s. Johnson prepared for survey to disclose not only actual violations of signed agreements but also roundabout methods by which some employers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
Final News Flashes
YOUTH CONFESSED MURDER

Los Angeles, Aug 2.-(UP)-A youth who confessed he murdered 7-year-old Dalbert Aposhian of San Diego with rock then mutt lated his body was taken to San Diego today. Later Detective Captain John McCaleb tele- phoned police here that portions of the youths confession had been substantiated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
BOY CRUSHED TO DEATH

Mansfield, Mass, Aug 2.--(UP)-Arthtr Connolly 2, son of MT and Mrs Watson C.. Con molly of this town, was crushed to death today when an ice truck backed over him as he was playing with chums at his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
$72,O0O TAKEN IN FOR BEER

Hartford Conn, Aug 2.-(UP)-The state treasurer has received SIP, ,O00 in taxes from the gross sales of beer in Connecticut for the first seven weeks after beer was legalized, it was re- ported today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
COSTELLO TRIAL POSTPONED

Salem Mass, Aug 2. CUP )-The murder trial of Mrs Jessie Burnett Costello was adjourn ed at 1 D. m. today until 10 a. m. tomorrow be- cause of the heat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
Markets At a Glance

Stocks dull and irregular. Bonds steady in dull trading. Curb stocks dull and rregular alcohols steady Chicago stocks mixed. Call money 1 per cent. Foreign exchange steady; pound firm. Wheat rallies 2 cents a bushel; corn and oats
 steady. Cotton futures off $1.25 bale. Rubber easier after early firmness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug 2.-(UP)-Ths treasury net balance for July 51 was sS33.932.959.7s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02
The Weather

Fair and Cooler Tonight
 and Thursday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-02

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Evening star., 1933-02-03
GEN. CRONKHITE AND BRIDE
DEPART FOR VIRGINIA HOME
Plans for Trip Abroad Follow
st. Patrick's Rectory
Ceremony.
A. &. F. Division Commander
Famed for Fight to Clear
Sons Name.

Maj. Gen. Adelbert Cronkhite. U.
S. A., retired, 70 years old, and his
47-year- bride. Mrs. Gertrude Horne
Crcnkhite, left Washington last night
for the generals home in Phoebus, Va.
where they will spend some time before
taking a wedding trip to France.
They were married yesterday after
neon at ST. Patrick's rectory, after
having obtained a marriage license at
the court house earlier in the day.
The bride Is a member Of the Pitts
burgh Horne family, wealthy depart
ment store owners.
the 80th Division. A. E. F.. in France
and holds decorations from England
and France as well as his own country.
Retired 10 Years Ago.
He was retired from the Army 10
years ago. at the age Of 62, after a long
fight to clear the military record of
his only son led him into trouble with
the War Department. A little-used
section Of the Revised Statutes was
used to retire him. over his charge
that such action did him a gross in
justice"
His son, Maj. Alexander Pennington
Cronkhite. had met death in mysteri-
Gus way while leading a party of the
213th Engineers on a practice march
near Camp Lewis, Wash. The finding
of the inquiry board noted the major
had accidentally killed himself, reflec-
ton on man trained in the use OF
arms, it was conIended.
The family tradition was source Of
great pride to the general, and he did
not believe his son had died in any such
manner as the records said. He sought
help from the War and Justice De-
partments. with the result that two
men were arrested. one Of whom con-
fessed killing the major, who was their
commander. Neither was convicted.
Native Of New York.
The general was born in Ltchfield,
N. Y, and was graduated from the
Military Academy in 1882. He served
in the Indian and Spanish Wars, and
took the SOth Division to France after
training at Camp Lee. Va. 1t was the
only American division to be called into
the line three separate times during
the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
The Cronkhite family is related to
others who, likewise boasted long Army
records Gen. Cronkhite's father was
Col. Henry Mclean Cronkhite, de-
scended from a Dutch ancestor, who set
tied in the colonies in 1912 Among
other relatives are Maj: Gen. Alexander
c. NJ Pennington of Civil War fame;
Col. John T. Grebel. first Union Off
Ger killed in the Civil War, and Joseph
c. Swift who stood first in the first
class ever graduated from the Military
Academy.
Evening star., 1933-02-03
TECHNOCRACY IS HIT
IN TALK BEFORE CLUB

The weak spot in technocracy is that
it offers no solution for conditions to-
day except to claim that the country
should be run by engineers and not by
politicians, Art Brown, director of pro-
motion and associate editor Of Nations
Business. tcld meeting of the Cosmo-
politan Club at the Carleton Hotel yes
terday.
It is sheer nonsense to think that CIV
ilization Is facing ruin because OF the
machine, Mr.. Brown said. The influence
of the machine always has been taken
into consideration, he stated, and we
now have greater wealth in this coun-
try than ever before "in spite of the
stock market crash and other depress-
ing events"
william L. King, retiring president OF
the Cosmopolitan Club, was presented
with silver candelabra and E. e. Down.
han, retiring secretary, with desk set.
Evening star., 1933-02-03

foreign money on the American market
The Republicans In caucus bound them
selves to support some such legislation
and a petition has been signed by $50
members forcing a vote February IS on
taking UP the automatic tariff increase
bill.
Earlier this week Floor Leader Rainey
announced the Democrats would hold
a caucus on the subject. It was his
declared intention to band the party
majority against considering the SUBJ
ject before the new administration
takes over Later the same day. how
ever, he cancelled the caucus call and
said it might be held after the COM
mittee hearings were over.
Condemned by O'Brien.
Only yesterday the crowther biil, on
which the discharge petition assures
vote, was severely condemned by the
Republican chairman Of the Tariff
Commission. Robert L. O'Brien, who
as well vote to take the United States
of the gold standard.
Garner said inquiry among many
Republicans who signed the petition
to force a vote on the Crowther bill
disclosed reaction that would prevent
its being taken UP for passage when
the discharge motion is voted on Mon
day after next
The testimony of administration ON
cials and members Of the Tarin Com
mission,l Garner said, <had resulted in
this rather potential" reaction among
the House membership. Garner said
the Democrats would caucus on the
proposition, III 1t is necessary.
Evening star., 1933-02-03
BULLITT MAY BE ENVOY.

VIENNA, February 8 R.-Rumors
have been drifting about Vienna to the
effect that William c. Bullitt will be
the next United States Minister to
Austria. He has been looking for a
residence here, according to house
agents.
However, he also was here long before
the November election, and at that time
he said he was planning to write a
book. Reports In London and Paris
newspapers that he Is President-elect
Roosevelt's emissary in debts negotia-
tions apparently do not emanate from
Mr.. Bullitt himself In fact, both in
Paris and Vienna, he had denied these
reports. to friends
Mr.. Bullitt was not available last
night for comment on the demand made
in the United States Senate yesterday
that the State Department make him
60 home. At his hotel 1t was said he
was absent for few days In the coun-
try and had not left an address. There
was another report that he was On his
way to Berlin.