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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
TWENTY SHOTS
FAIL TO STRIKE
OLD STATESMAN
Carload of Gun m e n
Wounds Wife of Veni=
zelos, Kills Guard, and
Wounds His Chauffeur

Athens, Greece, June 7-UP)-
Bitter political enemies Of Eleu-
therios Venizelos, many times pre-
mier of Greece, and one of Eur
ope's foremost statesmen, took
charge of n search for his would
be-assassins today as Premier Pan
aynti Tsaldaris arose from sick
bed to denounce the gunner as
enemies of the country's peace"
A carload of gunner pumped
more than 20 bullets into Veni-
zelo's automobile last night. He
escaped injury, but his wife, Hell
en-, was wounded. A guard was
Killed. and the chauffeur was
slightly wounded. Nine. Venizalo's
wounds were not dangerous.
The cabinet, composed of Veni-
zelos' enemies, met and issued q
manifesto .condemning the deed.
Hundreds of troops, gendarmes,
and police were thrown into the
district between the suburb of XII
fissia and Athens, where the attack
occurred.
Authorities, blaming the deed in
communists or relatives of one of
the numerous men executed during
Nenizelo's tenures in Office. thought
the escape from death of all in the
machine. remarkable. Twenty bull
lets were found in the rear seat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
Judge Charges Veniremen
Are Trying To Evade Duty
In King Solomon Murder

chosen. At yesterdays session "a
citizens told the court they were
opposed to capital punishment and
were excused,
IT can draw but one conclu-
sion," the judge declared. land
that is that they are trying 10
evade jury service"
John r. O'Donnell, 90, Frank
Karlonas, "a, and John Burke,
20, all of Boston, are charged with
first degree murder and robbery.
O'Donnell also is charged with be-
ing an accessory after the fact to
murder and armed robbery. Solo
mon was shot to death in a wash
room at the Cotton Club here
January "a. Two other men are
sought.
obviously displeased at the atti-
tude of the veniremen, Judge Bou-
dreau sarcastically demanded of
several IL they had held meeting
and agreed not to serve. He ques-
toned them at length and asked
why they had not voiced their sem
timents against capital punishment
at the state house or to their leg
islators. When Thomas E. Duffey
told the court he wouldn't like
to send anyone to the chair"
Judge Boudreau demanded: do
you believe others should do your
jury work for you? Have you con-
sidered your duty toward society,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
GOVERNOR ELY
MAY REPRIEVE
TWO SLAYERS

Boston. June 7-(UP)--Gover-
nor Ely mag grant reprieves to
Herman Snyder. %. and John A.
Donnellon, 20, both of Boston, SEN
fenced to die in the electric chair
next week for the murder of fill
ing station attendant during a
hold-up in Somerville two years
ago. Though he announced yester-
day he would not commute the
sentences. Ely indicated last night
he would recommend reprieves for
the two men until after the trial OF
James Il. Garrick, a co-defendant
who turned states evidence.
Councillor Eugene A. F. BURNETT
of Somerville voiced disapproval
of any concession to the convicted
slayers. Here Is an instance of a
law abiding. rd-working citizen
shot down in cold blood by merci-
less gunmen," he declared. Mrs
Esther NJ. Andrews Brookline
member of the executive council
asked the governor to grant the re-
prieves. She submitted testimony of
psychiatrist that Snyder, the ac-
tual slayer, was not mentally re-
spOnsible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
Heavy Trading In
Market During The
Afternoon Hours
Leading Stocks Held Firm and Steady But the Other
Issues Jumped Up to New High for 1885
Volume Was Heavy All Day
BY ELMER G. WALLER
(Unitcd Press Financial Editor

New York, June (UPl-Leadi
ing stocks were stady to firm today
but other sections Of the list rose
to new 1898 tops. Trading was
heavy. throughout, volume being
around 100000 shares.
Steel common, American Can.
Du Pont, American Telephone, and
Allied Chemical moved in narrow
range.
Communication shares except
American Telephone staged an
other sharp uprush. Postal prefer
red reached 40 "a up 5 points.
Western Union made new top at
81 Ia up "a. International
Telephone also was up in active
turnover and Radio corporation
made a new high for the year "a
bove 10. Late selling came into
postal and Western Union.
General Motors made a new 1888
high. United Aircraft was the
leader in aviation issues. Case
scared nearly points to q new
top for the year. Alaska Juneau
and Homestake were at new highs.
Rubber shares gained following
announcement of another rise in
the prices of tires and tubes. IT'LL
tiles performed well. Chesapeake
& Ohio made a new high in an
irregular railroad list. Montgom-
cry Ward was higher. Oils were
steady to firm. Silver issues made
wide gains. American Sugar made
a new high for the year aided by
increases in refined sugar.
The market had in its favor
many favorable items. Steel OPP
erations rose 8 points to a. per
cent of capacity according to the
Iron Age, and steel experts say
that IL the obsolete equipment is
taken into consideration, the in
dustry Is nearer SO per cent.
Many steel companies are now
making profits and reports are that
general wage rise will be forth
coming July /.
Electricity output figures for the
week ended June 8, were up $50
per cent from 1882.
Commodities were firm most of
the day. Grains closed higher as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
Three Prosecutors,
Two Clerks Are
Definitely Sure
Summa, Meyers, and NeagIe Slated for Prosecutor
ships Mahaney and Pasternak to Be Clerks
Heavy Deficit Is Anticipated

Clerks: Daniel j. Mahancy.
democrat; Attorney Irving Pas
tcrnak, democrat.
Probation Officers: Nicholas
Comeback and possibly Miss
Katherine Burns.
Interpreter: Peter DcCfcco
and one other to be selected.
Originally Representative Daniel
J. Mahaney was slated for the po-
sition held by Clerk Albert Bron-
sky, but it has been whispered that
Dan" is to be kept in the back
ground and Attorney Pasternack
is to be featured. The salaries will
be divided evenly, which will be
nothing short of bad news" to
Dan Mahaney and his many
friends, for it was always taken for
granted that full size clerkship
was to be his reward for faithful
service.
AS sessions of court average 10
minutes or less day and business
being what it is and has been, the
City of Waterbury will be obliged
to assume u deficit estimated be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 for the
current year in operation of the
overloaded staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
BRAVE MOTHER
WILL NOT HAVE
TO WALK HOME
Providence Officer Picks
Her Up as She Was
Trudging Toward Phil.
With Children

Providence, r. l., June 7-UP)
- With a road map to guide her
and a solitary sandwich to sustain
her, a Philadelphia mother, wheel
ing her two babies in perambu-
lator toward her home, go miles
away. was halted by policeman
here early today. At police head
quarters, Mrs Barbara Rostovich,
So. of 1890 North Hope street.
Philadelphia. told this story; One
of her two babies. 81 months old
and months old respectively.
had required medical treatment
obtainable only in Boston. She ana
her husband had pooled their re-
sources and she had gone to Bos-
ton and obtained the treatment.
Last night she bought bus
ticket from Boston to Providence.
had the driver put her baby car
rage on the bus roof, and came
here. She then spent her last dime
for sandwich, obtained free
road map, and began the long
homeward Hike. Reaching Roger
Williams Park. at 2 a. M. she In
CURED of Motorcycle officer Wal
ter j. Manning whether she was
on Route 1. When he learned her
destination he took her and her
babies to headquarters. The Roto
yich family was puts to bed In II
downtown hotel. Later today the
mother was to be given a ticket to
Philadelphia by n local relief
agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
Great Britain Is
I. Still Hesitating
on Debt Payment

London. June 7-(UP)-Advo-
Gates of meeting the June Is war
debt payment to the United States
still dominate the cabinet. 1t was
believed in circles close to the gov
eminent today. A cabinet meeting
was called for Friday to decide
whether Britain will pay or de-
fault. The melting was scheduled
originally for today but was post
poned because of hardness of MEM
bers in returning to London from
a Mondays holiday. Expert assay
ers of British public opinion be-
lieyed a popular referendum would
show the country strongly in favor
of default.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
COLD HOARDERS
ARE TURNING IN
THEIR SUPPLY
They Don't Like to Take
Chances on 10 Years In
Prison and $4,000
Fine

New York, June 7-CUP)--Few
gold hoarders liable to prosecution
under the presidential prociama-
ton making gold boarding an off
Tense punishable by 10 years in
prison and $4,000 fine are will
ing to run the risk of court action
department OF justice agents re-
ported to-day after preliminary
check of hoarders in New York,
New Jersey and New England.
Agents of the local bureau of in~
vestigation interviewed more than
200 of the 5000 suspected hoard-
ers in this area, believed to hold
approximately $15,0O0,000 of the
outstanding 100000, 900 in gold
and gold certificates. The average
holding. on the basis of lists CONE
piled from names and addresses
given federal reserve banks by
withdrawers, is $4,000 to $4,000
with some, as high as 100000. ,
Most of. the 200 hoarders already
interviewed, agents reported, pronl-
Used to turn in their gold. Others
said they would not act until they
had consulted attorneys. Many
said they already had turned in
their boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07

with the demise of the third
prosecuting attorney bill in the
General Assembly ''post mortem"
awards will be made in the local
city court within the next two
days. possibly tomorrow. In spite
of the protest of Mayor Frank
Hayes and the general public dis
approval of the measure certain
republican leaders put 1t over on
the City of Waterbury. 1t tears
the local cop. party into shreds
and adds greatly to the municipal
campaign literature of the demo-
Gratis.
After patiently waiting for ac-
ton for over a month the new
appointees on the city court staff
selected but 'shelved" until the
fate of the third prosecutor bill
was settled will become official
employees of the city on announce
ments of judges.
Here's the official family photo:
Judges: John F. McGrath,
republican,: Edward Mascolo,
democrat.
Prosecuting Attorneys: Chas.
SuNma, republican; Mitchell q.
Meyers, republican,; Joseph +.
Ncaglc, democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07

work of compromise, that previous
ly had been accepted by Italy.
Great Britain and France.
Mussolini was given tremend-
Ous ovation when he entered the
senate and finally had to begin his
speech to stop the. applause.
He briefly outlined the various
peace agreements signed since the
war was declared that the Locarno
treaty (Which ended German repa.
in the history of peace.
The maintenance of normal con-
ditions in all countries of the world
depends more or less on normal re-
lations between the four European
powers. he said.
Three important articles of the
new four power pact" he explained
required lengthy discussion and
many exchanges OF ideas. especially
the article regarding revision (of
peace treaties). The pact con-
tains all the principles embodied In
the league covenant"
Recently some countries gave
evidence of campaign against re-
vision, but after the World war, or
any war for that matter, the ques-
ton OF revision will always come
to the table for discussion.
This pact TO guarantee peace
for all will last for ten years and
can be renewed Indefinitely"
The pact is not directed at any
one and Is not imposed on any
ones will" Mussolini continued.
.The outstanding questions be-
tween Italy and France now as
sumo a different aspect. with
greater possibilities of solution.
by agreeing to the pact. France
becomes an active factor in col
liberation for the maintenance of
peace.
Article three of the pact binds
the parties to spare nothing to
make disarmament success. Pre-
mier MacDonald's speech in the
House of Commons decided the
destiny Of the pact. She is support
ing II because 1t assures peace"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
EDWINA BOOTH
is VERY ILL

Hollywood, June 7-UP)-Ed-
wilma Booth. blonde screen actress,
today was in critical condition,
suffering from over-exposure in the
sun. according to her mother, Mrs
J. l.. Woodruff. Miss Booth con-
tracted the illness while on location
in Africa three years ago during
the filming of Trader Horn" She
has been confined to bed for IS
months without improving. her
mother said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
PEARL STREET CLUB TO
DEBATE AT HARTFORD

The Charles J. Bennett club OF
the North End Federation OF
Hartford will hold debate SUM-
day afternoon at O'Clock at St
Monica's Episcopal church in the
Capitol City with a team from the
Pearl Street Community house OF
this city. The subject will be RE-
solved: That the Democracy of the
United States Is a Failure" Wa
terbury will uphold the affirmative
side and Hartford the negative
Isaac Henderson. a student at the
Hartford SEMINARY Foundation,
will be the presiding officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
FAIRFIELD MAN
MAY SWEAR OFF
SMOKING AGAIN
Abstained SO Years
Yesterday He Lit Ciga=
ret, Smoke Bothered
and Hospital Gets Him

Easton, Conn, June 7-(UP)-
John Vargo. of Fairfield, has sworn
off smoking again. He had abb
stained for 50 years until friend
offered him cigarette. which he
sarted to smoke on his way home,
Smoke got in his eyes and he lost
control Of his automobile. He went
to a hospital with three broken
ribs, a lacerated head and ear and
numerous bruises. His wife also
was severely injured.
He was found guilty of violating
the rules of the road when ar
raigned in town court and fined IS
which was RENTED when witnesses
testified he was unaccustomed to
smoking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
COURT JOBS WILL BE NAMED SHORTLY
ROWDIES BEGIN
ATTACKS AGAIN
in HONOLULU
Army and Navy Men Are
the Targets-Two Avi-
ators We're Left Unc0n-
sciOus on Roadside

Honolulu, T. H., June 7-tUP)
- Army and navy men have be-
come targets for attacks by CIVIL
ian gangs. causing apprehension IN
high military and naval circles, II
was reported today. The reports
gained impetus when Lieutenants
Leroy Hudson and Walter Lee,
army aviators, were set upon by
hoodlums while driving with wo-
men companions, and were left I'M
conscious on the roadside.
Four suspects were arrested,
While police denied the number oil
battery cases had increased mater
tally. military and naval Officials
were reported stirred. Admiral
Yates Stirling was said to have sent
reports of the situation to Wash
ingtOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
Eight Men Sent
to Hospital After
Head-On Crash

New Haven, Conn.,, June 7-CU
PA head-on collision between
an electric engine and steam To-
connective sent eight men to hospi-
tails last night, one in a serious
conditions.
The collision occurred in the
New Haven" yards as the engines
left the main lines after complet-
ing their runs. William G. Mckay.
SO. u fiagman, of Kingston, r. L.,
was said to have received a pune
tured lung and fractured ribs. He
was reported improved at New
Haven hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
House Leaders
Seek Compromise
CONTINUED from Page ~

anatomical loss or loss of use of
both hands and one foot or both
fet and one hand.
s. Rates payable for service
connected peace time disa abilities
raised to so per cent of the rate
payable for disa bilities incurred in
war time service.
q. Payment OF war time rates
to peace time veterans or their de-
pendents injured or killed in mill
tary operations or expeditions,
such as Nicaragua, Haiti, China,
etc.
Z. Increase in rate for Spanish
American War Veterans over 81
years of age who served 80 days
or more from So to SIS monthly.
8. Pension payments may be
made to federal employees who are
the widows of deceased veterans
or veterans whose salary or COM
pensation for service as employee IL
$50 monthly or less.
O.. Ratings for loss of use of
arms or legs are provided on a
comparable basis with anatomical
losses of such members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
waTERTowN GIRL
AWARD HONORS

Miss Hazel Weld of WATERFOWL
was one of six who were awarded
architectural prizes at the sixty
sixth graduation EXERCISES of Mas
sachusetts Institute of Technology
held yesterday in Boston with A.
Lawrence Powell. president OF
Harvard University. delivering the
commencement address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
Compromise Near.

Washington. June = UP)-
Indications of compromise be-
TWEEN the White House and con-
gress on veterans compensation
legislation came today a conclusion
of a conference between the presi-
dent, members of the house demo-
cratic steering committee and fiscal
experts of the administration.
Rep. Crosser. DEM, Ohio. chair
man of the steering committee and
one of the leaders in the fight for
modification, said I'VE are very
hopeful of a compromise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07

Boston, June 7-UP)-Nenire-
men in the trial of three men
charged with the murder of
Charles (King) olomon, New
York and Boston racketeer. have
been accused of evading jury duty
by Superior Court Judge Raoul
H. Boudreau. Since the trial began
In SUFFOLK superior court Monday
160 veniremen have been exam
ined. Only seven jurors have been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
MONETARY UNIT.

Washington. June = (UP)-
Creation. of an international none
tary unit to be used in stabiliza-
ton of world currencies is one of
the plans under consideration for
the world economic conference, it
was learned authoriatively at the
White House today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07

did cotton, silver, silk, and rubber.
Zinc and tin made gains. Copper
held firm. Traders looked forther
enhancement OF copper prices and
buying in copper shares was active
throughout the day, notably in
those companies which smelt sill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
TIRE PRICES INCREASE

Akron. Ohio. June 7.-(UP)-
The 3. f. Goodrich company today
announced second increase In tire
prices from ) to 3 per cent.
The company increased prices )
per cent May !. the first advance IN
nearly eight years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07

SILK yarn exported from Ameri-
ca BY Argentina last year weighed
s$.sl4 pounds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07
WOOL MARKET.


Boston, June = (UP)-Wool
prices were more stable today than
for several weeks limited supplies
and good demand giving strength
to the market and offsetting bear
ish factors such as natural reac-
ton after a sharp rise and con-
servatism of many operators.
New clip woods were arriving in
greater volume. The largest water
Shipment of the season occurred
yesterday with arrival of two ves-
sells carrying 1904 tons of wool
from San Francisco, Los Angeles,
and Seattle.
Eastern fleeces were we'll clean
ed up, expect for woods to be mar
keted by the government. New
England fieeces sold at a % cents
q pound grease basis at country
points.
Ohio Delaine fine woods sold at
80 cents grease basis, and the med
ium variety brought SO cents.
Growers in some sections of Ohio
were asking 80 cents for such
woods. and such a price would in
crease prices here. Fine territory
secured woods sold at So cents a
pound in a small way, and terri
tory woods were firm at 65 cents
minimum.
The u. s. agriculture department
reported good twelve month Texas
wool and good French combing or
longer staple Gas and finer territory
woods in original bags selling at
65-67 cents clean basis.
Tire Prices Rise
Akron. O.. June 7-CUP)-Tire
price increases as high as, 9 per
cent were in effect to-day at ma
jor rubber company outlets
throughout the nation.
The first announcement came
from the B. +. Goodrich company,
and was followed by other major
companies.
Increases as high as ] s per cent
also were in effect for tubes, one of
the most important items Of the
price boost.
No formal announcement has
been made by the Firestone Tire &c
Rubber company, but 1t was UNI
drestood that company's dealers
were to charge increased prices be-
ginning to-day.
The rise Is the second in the
last five weeks. On May /. prices
were advanced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-07

Bid Aske,
Citizens & Mfrs Natl
Par 100 ~. ...... 200
Colonial Trust Co
Par 100 .......... 800
Waterbury National
Par SO ........... IS
Waterbury Trust Co
Par 100 49,. ..... $50
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-10-11
Blind Adventure in
London Fog Thrilling

A vigorous and indefatigable dead
man who kidnaps, blackmails and
steals, is one hub around which
Blind Adventure" revolves for excite
ment IN the RKO-Radio Picture COM
Ing to the Capitol Theatre with Helen
Mack, Robert Armstrong and Roland
Young.
At the outset Of the film. Arm
strong, as an adventure seeking
American abroad In London, blum
GERS into an old house where he
finds q dead man playing 'possum.
The corpse" kidnaps beautiful
girl. blackmalis an English army
officer steals military secrets ana
involves Armstrong In international
espionage with the girl.
After the thrills and laughs which
run through the film In It's many ex-
citing situations, Armstrong succeeds
IN solving the mystery Of the spies.
tut not without dangerous encoun-
tiers.
Miss Mack, Armstrong and Young
are supported by Henry Stephenson.
Laura Hope Crews, Ralph Bellamy.
John Milan and Beryl Mercer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-10-11
AT THE MOVIES
sBad-Girl' Claudette
Plays Torch Singer
HE was her man-and he done he,

He was her man-and he done her
wrong!''
That's the lamentation OF bad
girl" Claudette Colbert. now starring
in her latest vehicle for Paramount
Torch Singer" playing q two day
engagement at the Paramount thea
tire. starts tomorrow.
After her ultin1atum against ''goody-
goody" roles, the part Of q hard-boil-
ed girl Of the night clubs provides her
with . role that's more to her liking.
She Is surrounded by q group Of well
known names, including Ricardo Cor
tez, David Manners, LYDIA Roberti and
Baby Leroy.
In the picture. adapted from the
well known Liberty Magazine story,
mike" by Grace Perkins. Claudette
sings number Of new songs, written
especially for her by Ralph Ranger
who authored Americas first modern
torch song, "Moanin' Low" for the
''First Little Show"
~ Sally Trent, whose man has
"done her wrong" Claudette vow,
vengeance after she Is forced through
lack Of funds to give up her baby FOL
adoption, She changes her name
turns hard and brazen, and looks t1
the night-club world for . chancs n
success. She changes her name t.
Mimi Benton and a. waller Of torch
songs. wins fame. wealth and men.
None Of the three, however. she
learns to her sorrow, quite compen-
Sates for the loss Of her child.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-10-11

Fastest elevators In tallest' build
inss travel about 10 miles an hour.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-10-11

This ALAMO was ! mission
chapel ID San Antonio, Tex.
Five different Aags have Town
OVER Florida: Spanish, French,
!, BritfSh. y. s. and Confederate.
OLD IRoNsIDEs vas launchsd
q 1117.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1933-09-09
Oil Trade Notes
Of Interest to Refners and Marketers
DEALRRs STUDY CODE

STUDY CODE
Gasoline Falls Thursday afternoon
Hotel Rainbow to N. R. A.
effect last Saturday Sept signing
local association whereby the spirit
he al enforced.
GASOLINE CENT
price gasoline up
day August efectng
where the markets out of line.
FURTHER INCREASE UNDER n. r.. A.
that gasoline prices will increase
a result national
about 81 Midcontinent
stations all Montana gasoline distributors
under filed amount paid
Conrad gasoline dealers have agreed on NJ r. A. code
whereby they will close all stations exception
OF designated M McGarvey is president E.
Reinet secretary Christensen, treasurer.
o q o
Tom Whelche is building filling station in Shelby
to use Standard Of Indiana gasoline
Montana gasoline increase in August over
July Gasoline sS75sOS compared with ssO7
$50 for August,
o o
G. G. Goodwin Of Billings opening Coop filling station
in Hardin.