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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
O'CONNOR STILL STRIKES AT THE
 WHISKEY TRUST
Out to Grab $5OO'OOO, ,OOO in Profits on Blended
 Whistles
BY EDWARD w. LEWIS 'IInifnd Rxsoca SfaHR CnrsnncnnO,nfloa,

United Press Staff Correspondent, The "whiskey" trust is prepared to grab" $500, 000,O00 in profits from blended whiskies in the next six months, Rep O'Connor, dem, N. Y., charged to-day.
 They are out for that profit and are buying up all they can of the 40,000,000 gallons of liquor in the hands of the illicit indus try" O'Connor, 8 leading house wet warned.
 O'Connor, who asserted at a liquor tax hearing yesterday that the trust is sitting pretty in Wash ington," followed up his sweeping attack with a plea for public boy colt of "extortion prices'.' liquor.
 He took surprise stand for a return to prohibition if present re- peal methods continue. Rep Cochran, dem, Mo, also warned that the public may put back the prohibition amendment" unless liquor interests bring prices down. Between 75 and 90 per cent of the whiskey industry Is controlled by the trust" O'Connor said. Foreign interests also have a big stake in it. One Canadian com. pany is furnishing funds for . huge plant at Peorgia, H.. work. ing through subsidiary. The profits will go to foreign stock- holders"
 The distillers code authority, ao~ cording to Federal Alcohol Admins istrator JoJseph H. Choate has rea ceived complaints of such trust. In addition representatives of a group of Kentucky distillers have informed the house ways and means committee that such a "trust" exists and that 1t is pos- sible for independents, if given 8 free hand to undersell the trusts to such an extent that whiskey could be available to consumers at $1.00 to $1.25 a quart. i O'Connor's assertion that high taxes would have little effect on liquor prices, and his proposal for a levy of more than $5 a gallon failed to change sentiment among members of the ways and means committee, many of whom favor @ levy from $1.50 to $2.
 Majority members of the com- mittee met in secret session a few hours after hearing O'Connor's charges. It was reported they discussed them in detail. All members declined to discuss whether any decision on tax was reached. Chairman Doughton said tax procedure''w as discussed. House Majority Leader Byrns came out for low tax, prefer ably under $2 but all tax proposals remained contingent on whether the bill whihc the ways and means committee will draft, calls for a revenue sharing plan with states which refrain from gallonage taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
.$lO,OOO ACTION
 IN COMMON PLEAS
Jury Hearing Alienation Case of Walter Madday
 Against Sergi NikitkO

After electing a foreman, Elliot Bradley, the common pleas court jury hearing the $10,0OO alienation of affection suit of Walter Madday against Sergi Nikitko, was instruct. ed to go out for lunch and return at 1:45 for deliberation of the is- sues by Judge Ebert B. Hamlin here today.
 Judge Hamlin finished his charge at 1905 and instructed the jury to retire and elect a foreman. The jury turned within a few minutes and announced that MT Bradley had been chosen. They were then told to go to lunch.
 Arguments of counsel were pre- sented this morning. Attorney Michael V. Blansfield and Attorney Sidney s. Cassel argued for the plaintiff and Healey & Healey for the defendant.
 The plaintiff, father of three chill dren, alleges the defendant stole the love and affection of his wife. The case was tried once before with the jury bringing in a $4,500 ver- dict for Madday. The case was ap- pealed to the supreme court and er- TOT was found, necessitating a new trial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
Work on Park Community House to Start After Ja
FINE EXHIBITION ON WASHINGTON HILL Big Crowd at St Francis Xavier Parish Hall
 Last Night

The initial boxing and wrestling show sponsored by the Holy Name society of St Francis Xavier parish was attended by close to 200 pea pie last night in the parish hall where two fine boxing bouts and four wrestling matches were enjoy ed. The smoker proved SO popular with the crowd that co-Chairman John Phelan and William Gaughan announced that a similar smoker will be presented at the next avail able date.
 The fighters and wrestlers, mem- bers of the Central YMCA teams, were donated through the courtesy of Harry Shackley, wrestling in- structor, and David Kelly, boxing coach. Each of the two teams were warmly thanked for their CO., operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
GIFTS COLLECTED
 FOR CHILDREN
Will Be Distributed in Columbus Hall T0-mOr=
 row Afternoon at 2

Toys and games for nearly 300 children were collected Last even ing and prepared for Santa Claus, who will be present in Knights of Columbus hall at 2 o'clock to-mor-
 row afternoon to greet individual ly the children of members Of tho Waterbury Chapter, Disabled Amer ican Veterans. The venerable St Nicholas is due to arrive promptly at the scheduled hour. He will be assisted by members of the chapter and its auxiliary.
 Worden's In an effort to make the party "a swell time" for all present has contributed a number of novelties. Members of the chap ter and auxiliary worked until late hour last evening at the American Legion home completing arrangements for the coming of Santa Claus. Invitations were is- sued to active members to have their children present in K. of c.
 hall as guests of the two organ. | izations.
 Tomorrow evening the annual Christmas cheer dance and social
 will be sponsored by the D. A. V.
 A special orchestra and program
 of entertainment will be numbered among the added features. In form
 CT years the attendance at the Christmas parties of the veterans of the local chapter has always
 been the largest of the season. To-
 morrow nights event will be no exception, according to members of the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Summing up the benefits Water bury and Waterburians have gained since the inauguration of the presidents recovery plan, Mrs T. I. Driggs, lieutenant-general of the local MIRA committee took occasion to-day to issue a state ment on the holiday aspects of the MIRA. She also appealedf to local persons having grievances to file their complaints with the board of compliance.
 Mrs Driggs, one of the most enthusiastic of the MIRA workers in this city, remarked to-day as follows:
 Let us stop in our rush of Christmas and see what the MIRA has done to make life happier for a large number of people right here in Waterbury. would like to point out a few of the bene- fits that I personally, as a member of the Compliance Board, have seen-202. cases of noncompliance have been settled, which has meant many hundreds of dollars to em- ployeS who on account of mis- understanding were not receiving their just wages. It has been a great privilege to have been able to have even 8 small part in help ing not only employer, but employe to understand their part in this tremendous plan to defeat the depression. Most people want to do their part, but many have not understood. The whole plan is so new and tremendous that we all should think very seriously about it. I realize 1t is much easier to see what MIRA can do when one is in close touch with the situation. only wish more people were in touch.
 "There are 4,314 more persons employed in Waterbury this Mo- vember above 1892. Up to Dec 18th, 2,00O have been employed by the CWA. There are many peo- pie. who still do not understand, and if we could only make them realize what the compliance board is for and get them to bring their problems to us, know we can help them solve their difficulties. Is 1t fair to expect employers who are living up to the code to com pete with those who are not? Re- member complaints should be signed, but also remember names
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
SAD HOME COMING
 FOR TONY BARRA
Arrived Just in Time to Say Goodbye to His
 Dying Mother

Young Tony Barra. 16, of Bank street, came home today for per- haps the sad # visit of his life. He came to say goodbye to his mother, who was reported dying this morning and for whom little hope of recovery is entertained.
 After being permitted to see his mother the youth was taken back to the Cheshire reformatory to which institution he was committed several weeks ago.
 Tony owes the, chance of coming home to SC his mother to his friend, Miss Karthleen Crowley, probation officer of the local city court. On learning of the condition of Mrs Barra, she communicated with the Cheshire institution and Tony, in charge of one of the guards. was permitted to come home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
King Defies Kin In
 Race For Famed Whip
London Crown Head Challenges SOn=in=Law to Race
 Track Competition for Heirloom

stitute was made from the mane and tail of Eclipse, one of the greatest race horses of all time, and which never was beaten.
 The whip always is kept in the Jockey club rooms at Newmarket, and is only rarely raced for now adays, a walk-over being the usual ending of the race for this unique trophy. In April, 1882, Lord Hare wood won the whip from Lord Roseberry, who held it for many years. The next race for the whip will be in 1884, and King George has nominated his smart staying four-year-old Foxearth.
 Lord Astor also has nominated his six-year-old Creme Brulee, and in the event of Lord Hare- wood declining the two challenges, Foxearth and Creme Brulee will contest the event.
 The race is run over an old track which finishes near the town of Newmarket. There are no stands and the judge usually oc- cupies farm wagon at the win ming post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
THREE HURT IN
 GAS EXPLO OSIO ON

Chicago, Dec 15.-(UP)-Three persons were injured seriously and buildings damaged over a square mile of Chicago's near northwest side today by a subterranean gas explosion which wrecked small buildings, rocked automobiles and street cars and started several fires.
 Virtually all north side fire ap- paratus was dispatched to fight threatening blazes at widely sep- arated points.
 One small cottage was destroyed by flames which rose like a see- thing torch from basement sewer outlets and many other buildings were threatened by the blazing gases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

London (UP)-King George has issued a challenge to his son-in- law, Lord HareWood.
 However, the matter is not likely to lead to a combat in arr nor, or with modern pistols or swords, but wil lbe settled quite amicably on the race track at Newmarket.
 It all concerns riding whip, just like any jockey uses, but it's a very old whip, and one of the most romantic trophies in connec- tion with horse racing. Away back in 1764 King Charles II pre- sented his own riding whip to the turf authorities to be raced for each year. Sometimes in the 18th Century the original trophy was lost or stolen and the present sub-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
Aldermanic O.K.Due On Sale Of $2O, 900
 Bonds To Finance It
Special Meeting of Board Is Expected Next Week Excavation Work of Washington Park Project
 Started-CWA Workers to Be Employed

Actual construction of Washing ton parks community house will be begun shortly after the New Year, contingent on aldermanic ap- proval of the sale of $20,000 in bonds, it appeared today. A spe- cial meeting of the board of alder men to approve the proposed bond sale will be necessary, but it is be- lieved that this session will be call ed next week in order to make sure that CWA labor can be employed in the erection of the building.
 Tho excavation work for the new building has already begun, and the Sylvan avenue site has been staked out in readiness for the be- ginning of the actual construction
 The sale of bonds will be neces- sary to pay for the material and the equipment to be used in the project. The city was given author ity for this step at the 1881 session of the general assembly. Permis- sion was granted for the issuance of $40,O00 in bonds to finance the building but the use of CWA labor will enable the city to spend but half of that amount on the project.
 CWA workers who will be em- pfoyed in the building of the com munity house will be transferred from other park departments on which they are now engaged. Sev- eral hundred laborers will be em- ployed, it is estimated, as well as a number of skilled artisans such as masons, bricklayers, carpenters. painters and plumbers. The local CWA quota still has 50 men yet to requisition and this number will probably be part of the skilled ar- tisan help necessary.
 No committee to make a CWA project of the construction of a high school athletic field has yet William M. Harris, To- cal administrator. he said this morning. Until such a group has placed the plan before him he can- not submit the project to the state CWA board at Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
SLAYER IS SENT
 TO MIDDLETOWN

Newtown, Conn, Dec 15 (UP)-- Commitment of Abraham Briers 22, to Connecticut state hospital at Middletown, to-day postponed his arraignment in town court on 8 homicide charge in connection with the axe staying of Andrew Stenko. farmland. 1
 Brier became violent while be- ing questioned late yeserday by state police who said the youth ad- mitted killing Stenko Tuesday night because "he had a funny look" when he came into the Brier kite chen with an armload of f1rewood.
 His arraignment, authorities said, would depend on the outcome of his condition. Four policemen were required to place him in 8 straight jacket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
Employment Increase
 Over 1882 Is 4,314
Mrs T. l. Driggs To-day Emphasizes Holiday Aspects
 of MIRA Tiere-City Benefits Analysed

are not given, unless the com plainant gives his permission. Help us to help you, by sending com plaints to MIRA headquarters, 2 Field street.
 Many thousand consumers signed cards, agreeing to support those having the Eagle. Don't buy more than you can afford, but now is the time to buy as much as you can afford. The MIRA has a good many hundred consumers signed cards, agreeing to support those having the Eagle. Now is the time to buy as much as you can afford. Try to find what you need in Waterbury first. The MIRA has a good start. Can't we all try to give 1t the extra momen- tum now, when it will do the most good to everyone?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
EDWARD B. O'HARA
 WAS TAKEN SICK
Stricken This Morning on North Main and Hur=
 ried to Hospital

B. B. O'Hara of Al Cooke street was taken suddenly i'll on North Main street this morning and was brought to St Mary's hospital in the police department ambulance. Hospital officials say that his con- dition is not critical.
 MT O'Hara was walking along North Main street when taken i'll and was brought into a store at 389 North Main street and the po- lice ambulance was called. Dr Thomas Cottiero, whose office is nearby, attended him,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Gager appeared for the other side.
 The case was one in which a rul- ing of the supreme court of errors was sought on the interpretation of the will of Harris Whittemore. The case went up to the supreme court several weeks ago and a decision was recently granted. Judge Jen- nings thought that in view of the size of the estate, and the much le- gal work attached to it, that the fees sought were reasonable and as long as no objections were entered the order was passed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
JUDGE JENNINGS PASSED ORDER
Fees for Counsel in Dif= ferent Cases Fixed in
 Superior Court

Counsel for each side in the case Gof Colonial Trust Co against Jus
 tine Broadway Whittemore and
 others. were granted $1,500 each under an order passed by Judge Newell Jennings in superior court today. Carmody & Thoms appeared for the bank and Attorney W. w.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
NEW GOVERNMENT

Madrid, Dec 15-(UP)-Primc Minister Martinez Barrios an- nounced to-day that "there will be a new government next Tuesday" His declaration confirmed reports that the present cabinet would step aside to make way for Q new po- litical lineup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

A south-bound East Main-Fair. lawn trolley car crashed into two automobiles on Willow street this morning, damaging both, and giv- ing their occupants a severe shak- ing up. It is believed that the col lision prevented more serious re- suits as the car was gaining mo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
RorH MPRoyING

Washington, Dec 1b-(UP)-- Improvement in the condition of Secretary of Interior Ickes and Secretary of Navy Swanson was reported to-day by Captain c. B. Munger. commandant of the naval hospital, where the two cabinet members are confined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
AMBASSADOR RESIGNS

Tokio, Dec 15.-(UP)-The formal resignation of Katsuji De- buchi as Japanese ambassador to the United States was handed in to-day at the Japanese foreign office. Ambassador Debuchi an nounced that he would continue as a private citizen, his efforts to improve relations between the two powers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
WELLEs IS BACK

Washington, Dec 15-CUP)- Sumner Welles returned to the state department to-day from Ha- vana where he served as United States ambassador to Cuba until last Tuesday. Welles will take over his post as assistant. secretary of state immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
OAR LOADfNGs

Washington, De6 15--(UP)-- The American Railway association to-day announced that carloadings for the week ending December 9 totaled 537,503 cars, an increase of 42,078 above the preceding week and 16,S96 above the correspond- ing week In 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
HURT FATALLY

Meriden, Conn, Dec 15-(UP)- Carson A. Williams, 60. was in- jured fatally last night when he fell down a flight of stairs. His neck was broken. The fall was &C., cidental, the medical examiner said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

On a boat landing recently at Lowestoft, Scotland. were s00.OOO herring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

The United States still continues to lead other countries trading with China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Dr Charles l.. LarlIin of 21 Cliff street IS enoying two weeks
 cruise of the West Indies. He left here . week ago to-day and is cx- pected back December P.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-01-05
DEMONSTRATE TONIGHT AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE!
All Out at z PM. ! Make Roosevelt
and Democratic Chiefs Grant Relief!

a m!
st,
is holding his residence
n
troll both houses Rooe meeting is to consider legislation both
the demands the National Hunger March $50 relief and federal unep
will
OF
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Benjamin d h ar of hemp Councils
Gre Ne st n Tal Id o e
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-01-05
CITY EVENTS

DEMONSTRATE COLUMBUS
the National
of
AFL
time
WORKERS SCHOOL FORUM SATURDAY
speak Political Significance
Saturday, Irving Plaza Workers School
Forum. Note change from usual time and place
BANQUET
Committee the Central Committee has arranged
which is financial
Center 18th
Sunday
to for it,
DEMAND RELEASE OF SAM WEINsTEN
Wensen at
County fremont and Arthur AYES.
DANCE,
Saturday International Seamens
st.
DEMONSTRATES AGAINST HOSTILE NEWSPAPER
swinde will OF
against that favong of
the bank at the of the cheated deposior
DEMAND sCHOUTEN
the Franklin and Center Streets
where Grover Schouten for sentence
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-01-05
District Asks
Articles on
Lenin Edition

NEW YORK.-In preparation for
the Lenin Memorial Edition of the
Daily Worker, the Secretaliat of Dis
trict Two Of the Communist Party
calls on all sections and asks all
unions to send in Immediately to the
District Agitprop department mater
ial for the edition. All material must
be received by or before Jan. 7, to
go in special page of the edition
Of Jan. IA.
These articles should deal with
such topics as:
/. How the Daily Worker helps the
sections in the development of their
mass work.
2. Struggles and organization Of
the unemployed
8. Development of organization
among Negro workers.
The articles should analyse short
colnings and weaknesses and means
of overcoming them. They should
not be long and should be specific.
In addition to voluntary contribu-
tons, workers should be assigned to
write certain articles.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-01-05
new DRIVE SEEN
IN MICHIGAN

The Michigan State Supreme
Court in unfolding the 10-year old
charge of criminal syndicaliSm
against William z. Foster and II
others, has thereby reopened the
way for a new series of attacks on
the Communist Party and the many
unions, Unemployed Councils and
other working class organizations OF
which Communists are leaders and
members.
Coming at this time the decision
is obviously a part of the general
drive against the working class and
puts new instrument in the hands
OF the state governments for use In
behalf OF the bosses and bankers.
Under this ruling the Daily Worker
is also in danger since the criminal
syndicalism law makes it criminal
and "seditious" in Michigan.
Must Stand Trial, Says Court.
The Supreme Court has ruled that
the defendants must stand trial
under the law which provides SEN
fences up to twenty years If convic-
ted. They were arrested during and
after a meeting at a summer camp
near Bridgeman in raids in which
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-01-05
BERLIN WORKERS.
FIGHT BOSS WAR
Score Imperialist War
Makers
Gable by Inprecorr.l

BERLIN, Jan. 4. - Around
100000 workers filled the
Lustgarten in Berlin at 6 P.
M. today, in the first Commu-
mist demonstration following
the withdrawal of the Civil
Peace Decree.
Huge columns of workers
advanced from all parts of the city
carrying banners, singing and
shouting slogans.
Communist deputy, Florin, adj
dressed the meeting condemning
Schleicher, the Socialists and Fas-
cists, and pointing out the revolu-
tionary solution CT the crisis by the
workers.
New War In China
Florin dealt with the new war in
China, and called upon the workers
to prepare for resistance to imperial
ist war. Singing the International,
the demonstration dispersed. No in
cidents were reported.
Florin pointed out that fighting in
Shanghaikwan is not a localized
event, but represents the beginning
of the second phase of Japanese
plans. Japanese Imperialism regards
North China as the basis of resist
ance by Chinese irregulars in Man
churia. and by Chang Hsui-Liang as
exponent of American imperialism.
U. S.-Japan Conflict
The japanese operations are di-
rected towards destroying the infiu-
ence of both the Marking Govern
ment and American Imperialism in
North China, and creating sort of
a second Manchuria in North China
Japanese action means blow a.
gainst American economic interests
along Shanghaikwan -Tientsin- Pekin-
Kalgan lines. The Anfu clique, WI
Pei-fu, Sunchanun- Fang and other
japanese agents are awaiting the OPP
portunity to seize power in Tiensin
and Peking through Japanese insti-
cation.
simultaneously, Japan is organiz-
ing a "Pan-Mongol' movement in
the Yehol Monaghan provinces with
the support of Buddhis priests with
the object of 'emancipating" Mon
golia from Chinese influence.
The Japanese aims are: 1.-The
destruction of 100000 Chinese ire
gulars in Manchuria; Occupation
Of Yehol; g. Tearing Mongolia
from China and preparing interven-
ton against Monaghan Peoples Re-
public; 4.-Removal of Chang-Hsui-
Liang, thus hitting America econo-
mically and politically; 5.-Creation
of Japanese sphere of influence in
North China 6.-Intimidation of
Marking, compelling direct negotia-
lions and securing recognition of the
statu-quo in Manchuria.
Need British Aid
The development of Japanese
plans is impossible without British
support or liberation, ewing to the
existence of big British interests In
North China, railways and mines.
The japanese Press openly demands
Manchuria for Japan and Szechuan
Tibet for Britain. The question of
the partition of China has been
opened with all of it's implications.