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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Acting Premier of That Country Says It Is Wait- ing to Be Set AfIame-- Japan on Fire With Warlike Moves and Withdrawal From the League Sure
tBy UNITED PRESS,

All north China is q powder magazine, waiting to be set aname,' acting Premier T.. V. Soong of China declared today as events moved rapidly to Il death struggle between Japan and China for the northern province Of Jehol.
 The Tolsio government formally decided to withdraw from the lea que of nationE when the report condemning Japan for the seizure of Manchuria Is adopted. The naval ministry said significantly that the navy is ready to defend the nation from ''any emergency"
 Chinese military leaders massed an estimated 80.000 troops In the region of the great wall and de- cid, q 10 ignoro the coming Japan csc tiltimatum ordering them to retreat from Jehol. American of- ticiaIs discussed safety measures for United States citizens and property in north China.
 Heavy explosions, resembling ar- tlll.,ry fire from the region of Man. linz, northern Jehol. led to n be- liei that hostilities might already havN started.
 1'.ie league In Geneva awaited unofficial reaction from Washing ion before proceeding with adopt- ion of 2 It's Manchurian report, probably today or tomorrow. V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
PILOT FULLER TURNED DOWN BY
 FLIGHT SURGEON
Son of Hartford Manufac. turer With 70 Solo Hours to Credit Has Bad Eyesight

Hartford, Conn. Feb 2O--UP) Charging that the states avia- ton regulations do not conform to hte now rules of tho department of commerce.. Alfred II. Fuller. said to-day that arbitrary rulings are proving hlndrance to avia. ton progress here. Refusal of pr William E. Smith. flight surgeon. A3rd division. aviation. to grant Fuller private pilots license. brought on the charges. Fuller who Is the son of Alfred c. Fuller, brush manufacturer. and liar yard student. hns 70 solo hours to his credit. and possesses n federal license
 Dr smith turned down Fuller because or his sight. Fuller pointed out thnt he could fly his ship ana land it without glasses. but that in the dark room tests he could do nothing without his glasses.
 "A pilot should he allowed 10 demonstrate his ability in the alr' not in dark room" Fuller said Dr Smith had no comment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
JIM C0RBETT WAS BURIED
 THIS MORNING
Thousands Stood Out in Rain Before st Mala. chy's Church as Edifice Was Filled

New York, Feb 20-fUP)-- Thousands stood in pelting rain outside St Malachy's Roman Cath olic church today as funeral serv- ices of tho utmost simplicity were held for James J. Corbett. Gen. tieman Jim, of the boxing world. Old-ume prizcfighters who remem- tered Corbett's famous victory over John l.. sullivan, actors who knew him on the stage and prominent figures of sporting and theatrical circles crowded the church as the Rev John Hays, Corbett's pnstor, intoned the Latin phrases of the high requiem: mass.
 St Malachy,s Is the Factors church. and tho streets outside were jammed despite the indictment weather by persons unable to o"crowd their way within. Mrs Corbett. dressed in black without veil, was accompanied into the church by John and Dennis Kelleher ot Northampton. Mass, friends with whom she will stay for the next
 acorbctt's negro servant. Andrew, and the barber who served at Baysidc, Long Island, where the former heavyweight champion died Saturday, were in the throng.
 Corbett was buried in the Cy. press Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn.
 Among others who attended the church I services were Charles Stoneham. owner of the New York Giants: Fred stone. Edward C. Robinson, Mike Jacobs, fight pro- moter; Police Commissioners Ed. ward P. Mulrooney. Jack Sharkey and his manager, Johnny Buckley; William k. Carey. president of Madison Square Garden: James J Johnston. promoter and Grantland Rice. ' tD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
CHURCHPASTOR {. AND TRUSTEE IN
 BATTLE ROYAL
Services Were Halted as the Pastor Beat Up Church Official Pastor Was Under Arrest

z New York, Feb 2O--(UP)-- High officials of the United Idith- eran synod conferred to-day with leaders of the distraught congro- gation ofgYa fashionable Long Bench suburban church, St Jchn's- By-the-S Sea, where yesterday riornings worship was upset by a fist fight between the Rev Felix c. Robinson, pastor, and Charles w. Ackerman, president of the board of trustees. Services were delayed because by the time they were due to start, tn Rev s.7obinson was in custody on assault charges made by Alderman. Tho .erylces finally were conducted by volunteer from the congregation.
 z. The Rev Robinson also charged Alderman with assault. Police took Alderman to n hospital to be treated for lncerations of both eyes. cof.tusions over the right eve, and Iacerations of the fore head. The Rev Robinson. 3i, younger than Ackerman. and pow erfuiiy built. was not marked. The quarrel was said to havr started in a discussion of church finances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
It Was the Greatest Ever. Given Any Dept of War Service-The Commits tee Claims This Saving Will Still Keep Navy at Present Strength NO DANGER OF
 ANY WEAKENING

Washington, Feb. 20 - (UP) " Ignoring the warnings of high ranking officers, the house appro- priations committee reduced the naval supply bill $2e,271,l2o to- day.
 This saving. the committee round will still keep the marine corps at its present strength. will not impair the efficiency of the navy but will necessitate wage cuts and the elimination of many luxurics now enjoyed by the admirals.
 A 30 per cent reduction in pay of navy yard employees so as 10 eaualize government and private shipyard pay, is proposed. In's 514,827 annually.
 The bill as reported today calls for the expenditure of $302,6So, !,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
MAYOR GERMAN ON ROAD TO RECOVERY
 SAY PHYSICIANS NS
SPADE
 HAND BUT HE
 PASSED IT UP

Lawrence, Mass., Feb. 2O--- (UP)--It was the final match of a six weeks bridge tOurna-, mcnt between Lawrence firc- mon and citizens.
 Each sldc had won Il game toward the rubber. The cards were dc0lt. Citizen Daniel Casey picked up his hand and easpcd. Thirteen spadcs''s <
 1.-Two hcdrts," bid Fireman Denis Murphy, flsc dealer. Casey pccrcd at fiis cards. Hc bcsltatcd. gulpcd.
 Tho other players likewise passed, nnd the dealer had the bid nt two hearts against perfect spade hand. I
 1T don't know why I did it," Casey explained. "I was so excited" Fs tf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
More Than Necessary Two-Thirds Was Ob- tained and Death Knell of Dry Laws Was Sounded Presidential Approval Is Not Re. quested By This Measure
36 STATES MUST
 NOW VOTE FOR IF

Washington, Feb 2O-(UP) The house to-day approved repeal of the prohibition amendment and thus com pleted action necessary to send the repeal amendment to the states for ratification. The vote was 289 to 121.
 More than the necessary two.thirds vote was mustered in the house as the Blaine re- peal resolution - passed last week in the senate-was driven through to victory by a coalition of republican and democratic vets.
 Presidential approval is not required for submitting the proposed new amendment to the states. But three-f0urthS -Or 36-0f the 48 states must ratify the amendment before it becomes effective.
 Under the terms of the res. Olution, congressional action will result in the equivalent of a great national referen- dunn on the controversial li- quor question. Each state must summon especially -elect- ed state conventions which will pass on the proposed amendment.
 Anti.prohibitionists, while jubilant. at the speedy con gressional action, realize they are just embarking on a bit ter struggle to win ratifica; ti0n. Thirteen states can block ratification, either by an unfavorable vote or failure to act. <
 fCn,tinund m pare A. Yf s9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
ROOSEVELTS AT THE FUNERAL OF
 MRS ROBINSON
She Was Sister of the Late President TheO d0re Roosevelt

New York, Feb 2O-(UP)-Pres- ident -elect and Mrs Roosevelt and their daughter. Mrs Curtis Dall, at tended. the funeral today of Mrs Do.glas Robinson. sister of Prcsl- dent Theodore Roosevelt.
 The heavy police guard that has watched over Mir Roosevelt was not relaxed even for tho funeral Behind Il phalanx Of motorcycle police and flanked by cars bearing secrct service men and New York detectives. the Roosevelts motored from their 65th St home to St Bar tholomew's Episcopal church on Park Avenue.
 The Roosevelts sat near the front, while secret service men sat at various points among the crowd in the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
FARMERS SOF NEW
 ENGLAND FEED ].
 LITTLE GRAIN

Boston, Feb. 20--- tUP) --New England farmers arc feeding less grain to their stock and the aver. ngc daily milk production per, COW on February 1 was nearly per cent lower than in the correspond- ing period last year. and the fvc-' year average, nccording iq hgnres announced today by the New EnS. land Crop reporting service. 4
 MIX production per COW vas lower than year ago in all New England states but Rhode Island and Connections. In Rhode Island there was no change in production level, but Connecticut reported m increase or . neariys us per per cent cent. .,.1c rnS milk averaged .$t.77i per hundred pounds compared with $i,50 last year and $3.12 for the 6ve-yenf average.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Body of Fire
 Capt Was Held Up By Prosecutor

Peabody, Mass, Feb 2O--(U.P.) AS the body of Fire Captain William J. Costello, 3S. was about to be buried following funeral services at St Johns church yes terday, District Attorney Hugh A. Gregg ordered 1t held for an autop- sy. ~ ..u
 Costello, father of three chill dren. died at his home Friday. sup- posedly of heart trouble. Crcgg said friends of Costello desires the autopsy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Warning Issued By High Officers Was
 Ignored By Board
Is Given
 Eighty Years On
 Four Of Charges
By E. w. LEWIS

(Unlcd Stan COrrespOhIcHU
 Miami, Fla, Feb O-(UP)-Giuseppi Zangara wno nre1 voey of shots at President Roosevelt and was failed to M him. was sentenced 80 years imprisonment four counts to-day had deant told why he at tackled the presdent-elect.
 Zangara who had told from the witness stand now ana fenced to 20 years imprisonmen-the maximum-on each of four counts of assault. ,
 The prisoner calmly pleaded guilty to each count as the nrosecution went down the list of four including one i voyng the president elect and hen in from the witness stand said he ready to go to the eectc cna if the fudge wanted to send him there.
 Then the judge recounted the list of charges sentencing the little unemployed brckayer to 20 years on eacn 0 tne - /
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
WINNIE RUTH '''''''''' JUDD APPEALS
 TOLAW MAKERS
Asks Six Arizona Members of Legislature to Help Her Escape the Death Penalty <

Phoenix, Ariz. Feb 20-- (UP) )--- Six Arizona state legislators, to-day considered the plea of Winnie Ruth Judd. condemned murder. ess, that they aid her in her fight to escape hanging.
 The committee. appointed by tho state legislature, heard Mrs Judd's story of the killings of Agnes Ann Leroi and Hedvig sam uelson. her friends. at the Florence state prison yesterday.
 We have not made any deci. sion IS to whether we VIII said her., Representative II. R. Pryor of Phoenix, said. we even may call her to Phoenix for q public hearing and then decide If we shall recommend that her death Aentcnce be comm uted."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
PLUCKY CLERK . DIDN'T LET THE
 THIEF ESCAPE
He Made Her Take Off Dress and Shoes, But She Chased Him to Street

Boston. Feb 20-UP)-Miss Elsie Dudley, 23, of Newburyport. clerk in a Back Bay store, ran to the sidewalk In her underwear and stocking feet to-day to organ ize chase for 0 thief.
 Police who heard her cries com mandeered an automobile and cap- tured a youth who described him- self as Daniel Maxwell. 29, or the south end. He carried toy pistol. -r A..
 The thief took $25 from the cash drawer, then forced MISS Dudley into a back room ana made her remove her dress ana shoes. Wrapping the dress apout her as best she could. she chased him to the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
OLD ENGINEER
 DIED TO-DAY

Boston, Feb. 20--(UP) --Ernest n. Springer, s6. for the past IF years chief engineer of the Boston Transit commission in charge of the subway system, died at his West. .Roxbury home yesterday nt- ter q Hong illness. .
 Springer was captain of the bth Massachusetts Regiment durS.g tue Spanlsh- -American war. IIe leaves q wife and q daughter. Mrs George CullA. AN Htt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
ACTION BEGUN
 ALREADY WITH \. SOME STATES
Eastern s Stat $ xpccted 10 Be Wet, But It Only
 Requires l3 to Beat the
 Repeal Bill <
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER Copyright 1888 by United Press)

(COpyright 1883 by United Prcss)
 Washington, Feb 20.--(UP)--- The battle against prohibition shifts to-day from Washington to the country.
 In several states preliminary ac- ton looking tosratiflcatoin already has begun, according to nation wide reports to the United Press.
 .Tor ten turbulent years, Capitol Hill has been the. battle-ground of the experiment. to suppress entire. ly the use of intoxicating bever- ages. I. With submission of the proposed repeal amendment to-day, vets and drysg again go into action on a nationwide, front. t. t@
 ]. Swept from their moorings by n sudden tide against prohibition, idrys still believe they can find 13 states which will block ratifica- ton. s.gas X
 Vets, declaring that even 6 few weeks ago no one foresaw the present quick overturn in congress. predict that the states also will be swept along by the current and that legislatures hitherto re- sA, (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
HOUSE PASSED THE x REPEAL BILL BY
 VOTE OF 289 TO 121
FIVE CONGRESSMEN OF CONN VOTED FOR
 REPEAL BILL

The names of Connecti. cuts five congressman were listed among the 2S9 repre- sentatives who voted "aye" for the adoption of the res olution repeating the 18th amendment.
 Answering alphabetical ly Congressman Freeman had the first opportunity to indicate the sentiment of the "Gentlemen from Con- necticut."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Markets at a Glance

Stocks decline to more than points and steady
 in afternoon. Bonds lower: U. S. government issues react to new
 lows for year. Curb stocks dip sharply; utilities under pressure Chicago stocks lower. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange irregular; sterling steady Wheat dips fractions; corn and oats ease. Cotton loses early gain, but steades around prev
 ous closing levels. f4 Ut4 Rubber slightly higher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
EIGHT KILLED
 LAST WEEK

Boston. Feb 20-- (UP)-- t;ight persons lost their. lives In motor vehicle accidents in Massachusetts last week, according to the report of Registrar Morgan r. Ryan.
 This was three less than for flis previous week and three less thnssl for the corresponding week of 1e32.
 Seven Of the victims were pedes-' trians and the other motorist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Final News Flashes
MAYOR CERMAK APPROVES

V X Miami, Fla, Feb 20-( UP )-Mayor Anton J. Cermak made the following statement through
 Alderman James J. Bowler when advised to-day that sentence had been imposed on Giuseppi Zangara: y: "They certainly mete out justice
 mighty fast in this state If the law was enforced
 as swiftly in other states so as to speed up trials it would have great tendency to check crime
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
BODY OF BOY FOUND

V Cleveland, Feb 20-( UP)- body.of small boy, identified as that of Ebert Holleron, 8-year-old school boy who disappeared myster- iously last October 22 was found in shallow orave in Washington park near the boys home to-day Police believed the lad was murdered and buried hurriedly. #t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Spent Restful Night as Did . Mrs Joseph H. Gill;
 Hope for Both Is Much Improved President Elect Sent Thanks to Woman Heroine
By EDWARD W. LEWIS United Press Stan Correspondent

Miami. Feb. 20--- QUP)--Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago, and Mrs Joseph H. uill. chief victims Of Giuseppe Zangara's wild shots nt Presidcnt- -clect Roosevelt. show ed further Improvement today as authorities brought zangara before tho bar of sjusitce. :. s Mayor Cefnink spent . rest ful night and physicians found his condition encouraging. Confident that his friend would recover Governor Henry, Horner of Illinois left for home last night after q two day visit.
 Mrs Cilrs physicians reported 3s ,(Contin,led on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

The sentences will run consecu- lively, the judge said, making the sentence equivalent to lire term as the assassin is 33 years old.
 Zangara tried to smile. HE teeth showed white and elistetlAnS against his dark face. t
 "It is fair," he said. T am satisfied"
 The judge replied:
 "There may be some more later"
 Towering deputies pulled Zan- gara away and led him out of the room. He laughed loudly, almost hysterically. as he was pushed through the rear door of the crini- inal court room and taken up to his jail cell on the 22nd floor.
 The judges reference to more later" concerned two of the five persons wounded by the shots
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
ROOSEVELT WELL PLEASED

New York, Feb 20 CUP -President-eect Roosevelt to-day indicated hearty approval ,of the prohibition resolution passed by congress, Friends said he was hopeful that the other part of the democratic party platform relating to beer would be passed at the current session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
LasT PREMIER

Madrid, Ifeh 2O-- (U,PD - Au- mirai Jupu Bnutlstn Aznnr, T2. last si,snseh premicr under the mon aR;hg ana hlglAest rnilsins oiAcer of the navy. died last night of the gripps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
AUTHOR IMPROVES

Boston. Feb 2O--(U.PD Mark A. Dewolfe Howe, noted author, was reported as slightly improv- ed" to-day at Phillips house. where he underwent an appendicitis op- eration Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
UNITED STATES BUYSPLANES

London, Feb 20 )-The United States war department within the last two weeks nas ,,laced orders for 38 bombing planes worth $2,- 0O0, ,OOO and II pursuit planes valued at ,7OO,- 900. it was learned to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
NUMBER ONE

aF Mineola. l.. T. Feb 20- (UP)--John D. Wragge, proprietor of a restaurant at Sea Cllif, to.fisv filed Replication number one" with the county treasurer for permission to sell beer and wine if they are legalized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
The weatherl ,

Cloudy and Colder To-
 night and On Tuesday Comp'r,s 'wcnther iscport ,,sse s.-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington Feb z0-- -(UP)--The treasury net balance for February IT was S32S,5bl ,304.39. ~.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-07-11
Silver, HOllOware
Joint Conference
to Be Held Sunday

NEW YORK Workers in the silver
and holloware trade in New York and
vicinity are called to a joint confer
enoe to be held this coming Sunday,
July 10, at 10 am. at Manhattan
Lyceum, sc Il, Attn st., New York.
The conference is being held in
response to the joint call issued by
the New York district OF the Steel
and Metal Workers Industrial Union
and the Metal Spinners' Union.
The conference will take up pro-
gram of joint struggle and prepare
lions for a general strike for the fol-
lowing demands;
A minimum wage scale in all crafts,
40-hour 5-day week, time and half
for overtime. recognition OF union,
abolition of piece work, and an I'M
employment relief fund.
These demands are tentative, and
are subject to the decision OF the
conference.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-07-11
ORLEANS BAKERS
FIGHT RISE In.
PRICE OF BREAD
Local "a Protests; Says
Wages Are Cut

NEW ORLEANS, July 10. - Action
against the rising bread prices is de-
yeloping in this city, beginning with
the protest by Bakers Union No, IS
against boosting bread costs to the
workers while the bakers get their
wages cut.
This protest was Immediately re-
sponded TO by the International AS
goeis ton of Projeotionists ana Sound
Engineers of America, who through
its secretary, Maurice Clark, sent a
letter Of support TO the bakers, pro-
posing a conference OF all workers Or
ganisations to fight against the bread
price rise
The letter of the projeetionists' or
sani2stion said
''I'he morning papers carried state
ments concerning the rise In prices
of bread but not in wages of the
bakers making the bread Your pro-
tests against the increase in price or
bread is concrete fact that the New
Deal will not advance the standards
of living of the worker bakers but will
inerease the profits of the MASTER
bakers and incidentally of the specu-
lators who rig the market raising flour
prices, which the consuming masses
ara called upon to pay,
"Your call to protest, addressed to
the consumers and housewives, should
be further extended to include every
local union in this city and state and
an organization set up for the
purpose of circulating petitions and
enrolling both the organized and uri-
organized masses in every ward and
precinct by the formation of block
committees TO resist this new robbery
ard drive made upon the impoverish-
ed unemployed and the wage slaves
who have undergone every description
of robbery from community chest pill
lage TO political lottery shake-doWni
the workers denied relief of any de-
soription and who have not the money
to buy bread at Sc a loaf will be Just
twice removed from bread at cents.
we are endorsing your protest and
we suggest that conference of work
ers be arranged to issue a manifesto
TO the workers of this city and all
local unions to resist the increase in
the price OF bread or any products
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-07-11

shoremen of that city are sending a
delegate to the convention. News Of
the convention and the call to send
a delegate were brought to them by
scamen aboard ships putting in at
Savannah.
The unemployed seamen will be re-
presented at the convention by many
fraternal delegates These delegates,
elected by the unemployed councils
on the beach of dozen ports will
be present to help work out the pro-
blems Of the marine workers hooking
up the struggle for unemployment
insurance with the demand for
shorter hours, more pay and more
men on the job. The workaway
forced labor at sea- problem will
also be Of keen Importance TO the
unemployed representatives.
The revolutionary dock workers Of
Mexico, report they hope to be able
TO send a delegate to the convention.
The Marine Workers Industrial
Union must secure sleeping accom-
odations for a large number Of out
OF town delegates TO It's Convention.
Accommodations will he needed begin
Ing Saturday, July Is. All comrades
who can put up men comrades for
= few nights should Immediately get
In touch with the Marine Workers
industrial Union IT leo broad Street,
cr call, At any time. whitehall t-sS6s.