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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03

Hartford, Conn.,, May 3-Entries already received for the Hartford Air Show to be staged at Brainard Field Saturday and Sunday indi- cate that the meet. launching the active summer flying season in the east, will attract many distinguish cd pilots and scores of partici- pants from all sections of New England. New York and New Jer- sey.
 The free-for-all race to deter mine the fastest ship entered in the meet promises to be one of the out program. Early entries have been filed by several pilots of speed planes, whose participation assures keen competition for the S100, $50 and $25 prizes. The Sportsman's Race, for amateur flyers only. will be an equally interesting competi- ton, with many women. in addi- ton to men pilots. entered for this event. Mrs LeRoy Gardner of Providence and Edna Gardner of Newport, F. l., and. Mrs Dolly Bernson of Boston are among the women sport flyers whose entries have already been received. Ruth Nichols, Maude Irving Tait of Springfield, winner of the Aerol Trophy Race in 1881, and Viola Gentry, are among the prominent guests who will be here for tho show.
 In addition to the races. open competitiye, events will include spot landings, bomb droppinfi, aerobatics and parachute contests.
 The first exhibition parachute jump to be made by woman in Connecticut will be a feature of the air meet. Marian Crane of Roose- welt Field, l.. l., will be the head. liner in the parachute events. To permit having a jumping contest in tho state Commissioner Charles l.. Morriss of the Connecticut De- partment of Aeronautics has watv- ed the stringent parachute license laws and regulations for the meet. Other specialties will inclue stunt fiying, military formations ana glider exhibitions among othar events. An air parade over Hart ford and adjacent towns Will in- augurate the two-day program sat- urday morning.
 companv has presented silver trophy. to be known as the Lieu tenant Harold w. Fairchild N'ophy for The winner of the altitude race. for National Guard pilots. Lieu tenant Fairchild, an officer of the 43rd Division Aviation, c. N. G.. was killed April Il when the plane in which he was making an aiti- jude test, in his capacity as eX- .perimental test engineer Tor the limited Aircraft and Transport re- search division, crashed near Mari- boro, Conn.
 Newton P. Brainard, in whose bonor Brainard Field was numed, will be the donor of tho trophy for the Sportsman's Race. Others nresenting trophies include Com wander William J. Lowrey ot the Rau-Locke legion post. Charles H Whittelsey. executive secretary oI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03
MEMORIAL TREES
 FOR WAR NURSES
Proposition Endorsed at Meeting of Corp COyle
 Post Last Night
PLANS FOR VISITORS

Endorsement of the plan to plant memorial trees in honor of nurses, who died during the World war, was given last evening at a regular meeting of Corporal Frank Coyle post, American Legion. The trees
 will be placed in Memorial Row at the Veterans hospital at New
 ington. They will be dedicated to
 the memory of Miss Hazel Foster and Miss Mary E. Gormley of this city. Various posts and auxiliaries throughout the state are cooperat-
 ing in the project to honor the
 nurses who died in the service. The trees in memory of Miss Foster and Miss Gormley will be given by Corporal Coyle post, it's auxiliary
 and Mary Coyle post.
 Arrangements for the entertain menr of several hundred visiting
 Legionnaires and their friends at the district meeting to be held here on Wednesday evening, May 10th, were made last evening. The final committee meeting will be held on Monday night at the Legion home. Following the regular meeting
 last evening at which Senior Vice Commander Walter Jarvis presided, officers and members of post, ad- journed to the home of Michael J. Roossin of 665 Cooke street as a
 mark of respect to Commander
 Morris Shapiro. Mrs Roosssin,
 whose death last week was wide- ly mourned, was a sister of Com- ' mander Shapiro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03
Present Badges
 At Ceremonies
 Tomorrow Night
Boy Scout Council Officials, Waterbury Hebrew In- stitute Directors to Participate in Awards First Jewish Eagle Scout in City to Be in Charge of Program of Activities

Officials of the Waterbury Boy Scout Council, directors of the Wa terbury Hebrew Institute, parents and friends of scouts in Troop 29 will be the guests of that organiza- tion at its "Charter Night" exer- cises at the institute tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock. The feature of the gathering will be the pre- sentation of badges to scouts who earned them the past year.
 The investiture ceremony will be in charge of Scoutmaster Hyman Helfand, the first Jewish boy to become an Eagle scout in Water bury. He has served the scout movement for nine years and was the first scoutmaster of the troop who rose from tenderfoot scout to his present rank.
 Louis Madnick, chairman of the troop committee, will deliver the welcome address. Herman J.. Weisman and Sam Kramer, chair- men of the speakers committee. have secured Martin l.. Martus, president of the local council. Arr thur D. Marston, scout executive, Harry s. Hyde, district commits sioner, and representatives of the board of directors to address the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03

James Robinson, 22, colored, o 147 North Elm street was charged in police court this morning with theft of an automobile, Edward Smith of 61 Church street, Nauga- tuck, was the states principal wit ness and following his statements which contradicted Robinson's claims the case was ordered con tinued another day for investigat- ion. The accused was about to be returned to the cell room, where he has been confined since Monday night, when his case was reopen ed. The charge of theft was changed to one of taking a ma chine without permission and Robinhon was released on his own recognizance.
 When arrested last Monday the young man admitted taking the car and assisted the police in re- covering it. The auto was aban- doned in Browns Meadows. Rob- inson claimed he took the machine for security as Smith owes him $70 for services rendered as a truck driver. Smith claims that Robinson has about $8 due him. Judge Mascolo in attempting to straighten out the difficulty and to save Robinson from being ar raigned on a serious charge gave him a chance by continuing the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03
BOY SCOUT TROOP 29 PLANS CHARTER NIGHT
Taking Of Auto
 Is Still Argued
Continuance of Case Saves Accused From Being
 Arraigned on Serious Charge

case one day. It is more than likely that the affair will be ad- justed satisfactorily by tomorrow morning.
 A nolle was written in the case of Anthony Granica, 23, of Oxford arrested on the technical charges of vagrancy and suspicion. AL though he was found sleeping in a car with New Yorw state mark CTS the authorities were unable to obtain proof that Granica stole the machine. The accused youth was willing to talk and make a number of accusations, duplicating other young men, but the but little headway on Investigating his state. ments.
 Michael Sasso, 29. of -69 Seymour street, charged with violation ot the weekly wage act, obtained q nolle. The complaining witness withdrew the charge and the mat ter was settled to the satisfaction of all concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03

gathering.
 President Martus is one of the few men who have received the Silver Beaver award from the na- tional council. Veteran Troop 29 is 16 years old, making it the old est troop in the city as far as con- tinuous registration is concerned. It has turned out over 300 scouts and has had three Eagle Scouts. The boys have always taken part and been of great service to every community affair sponsored by the institute and other local organiza- ; tions. It's own leaders have always been furnished and it has increased its membership from eight to 26 this year. The troop also has the distinction of having a member of their troop committee, vice-presi- dent of the local council.
 The troop committee is made up of Chairman Lawrence Matzkin, Samuel Kramer, council represen- tative. Alexander Amdur, Samuel Drubner, Max Garber and Herman Lauria. Troop officers are Fly man Helfand, scoutmaster; Jack Sperling, Louis Riches, Jr, and Eearnest Rosenberg, Jr, assistant ScoutmaSters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03
Women Of Moose To
 Nominate Officers

Nomination of officers will fea- ture the next meeting of the wo- men of the Moose on Wednesday evening, May 17th. Plans for the annual election and for a card party to be held under the auspices of the society in Moose hall tonight. were completed at last evenings meeting. The arrangement com- mittee for the card party includes: Mrs Margaret Dahl, Mrs Mary Commerford, Mrs Nora Doyle. Mrs Anna Hadden, Mrs Margaret Lon- ergan and Mrs Mary Squires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03

Bend, Ore. (UP)-After spend ing the winter trapping in the high Cascade snows and catching but one lone skunk, Fey Robideau got disgusted and came to Bend. Before he reached the city limits he was bitten by a muskrat and had to go to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03
Mems League Of
 Bunker Hill Active

Officers of the band formed bx the Mems league of Bunker f4s'f were chosen last night. Jotu Baril was named leader. The 6f1~ cers are: President, E. Nelson Carr field; vice-president. Reginald I1. Lawrence: secretary, Charles E. Wintermute; treasurer. F. ]. Trow- bridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-03

Under new law in Colombia a married woman is liable only for her own debts and those arising out
 of domestic obligations and tho rearing and education of children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
SHOE WORKERS
 ON STRIKE NOW
 NUMBER l2,OOO
Five Cities in Mass. Are Affected-Lynn Is Try- ing to Settle Trouble

Boston, March 10-(UP)-Ap- proximately 12,000 shoe workers remained on strike in Haverhill, Lynn, Lawrence. Amesbury and Newburyport to-day.
 Heartened by the success of the strike in Lynn, where approxi- mately 4,50O of the original 5000 strikers have returned under new wage and working agreements, op- eratives in the other shoe centers prepared to hold out indefinitely for their demands.
 In Haverhill, one small firm signed a new agreement with the Shoe Workers Protective associa- tion, but nearly $500 operatives were still on strike. They demand stabilization of wages and elimina- tion of so-called yellow dog" con- tracts. Union Agent Denis s. Kel- leher had new price lists and agreements ready for presentation to-day to 20 firms that desire sep arate settlements.
 Several hundreds workers went on strike in the Milchen and Gil- bert shoe companies in Lawrence, and a total of about 1000 walked out at the Amesbury, Crystal and Paramode shoe companies in Amesbury.
 Some 2,500 Lynn strikers re- turned to work in 12 factories yes- terday at the conclusion of peace negotiations expedited by flood of Easter orders. A total of 32 shops have resumed operations and only 16, employing 1.500. are still affected by the strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
BUDGET MESSAGE

'It is too late for a leisurely approach to this problem. We must not wait to act several months hence. The emergency is accentuated by the necessity of meeting great refunding opera atiOns this spring.
 "We must move with q direct and resOlutc purpose now. The members of the congress and I are pledged to immediate ecOp- Omy.
 q am, therefore, assuming that you and I are in complete agreement as to the urgent me- cessity, and my constitutional duty is to advise you as to the methods for obtaining drastic re- trenchment at this time.
 "I am not speaking to you in general terms. am pointing out q definite road.
 ''The last congress enacted leg. islatiOn relating to the reOfgan- izatiOn and elimination of exccu- tive agencies, but the economies thus to be effected are small when viewed in the light of GsG great deficit for the next fiscal year. They will not meet the pressing needs of our credit situ- alton.
 "Provision for additional sav- ing is essential, and therefore l am asking the congress to-day for new legislation laying down broad principles for the granting of pensions and other veteran benefits, and giving to the execu- tive the authority to prescribe the administrative details. We are unanimous in uphOlding the duty of the government to care for those who suffer in its defense and for their widows and orphans. The application. however, of this great principle to large numbers of people involves complications so great that it is almost inn possible to draw legislation with sufficient ficxibility to provide substantial justice in varying sit- nations. The proposed legislation states the principles, and, limited by them. permits the executive to draw the lines of differentiation necessary to justice.
 "In accord with the same pur- pose of substantial justice re- quest also the enactment of leg islatiOn relating to the salaries of civil and military employees of the government. This would re- peal the existing furlOugh plan, substituting therefore general principle and authorizing the ex-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
Clearing House Has AlIOw- ed the Local Banking Houses to Open for the Partial Exchange of. Cash for Payroll Checks

The brightest gleam of encour- agfnent Waterbury merchants have glimpsed since the declaration of the bank holiday a week ago to- morrow. was flashed today in the form of an announcement from the Waterbury Clearing House Association. It Immediately open ed up banks for the partial ex- change of cash for payroll checks. stimulated business activities and sounded another not of confidence that everying is going to be 70. K" within few days, if not hours.
 The break" that merchants welcomed will have its advantages for the general shopping public. It places business men in a po- sition to carry on more conven- tently and to continue receiving payroll checks. The announce ment is also expected to cause a number of local chain stores to fall in line and help Waterbury and Waterburians in the emer- gency.
 Coincidental with the opening of all banks for cash exchanges on a percentage basis and the appear ancc of gold currency at banks, the post office and other places, cane out with the statement that the Chamber of Commerce stands ready to ail all members of. the. Waterbury Merchants Bureau in obtaining checks of small denom- nations in exchange for pay checks issued by reliable concerns, mercantile. and industrial, and for which no provision had been made
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
POWERS GIVEN PRESIDENT IN
 BANK PROBLEM
All Banks Will Open on Saturday, If They Are Found to Be in Good Shape
lBy united Pressl

The American banking system was to-day under the dominance of President Roosevelt and the treas ury department by virtue of sweep ing powers granted the administra- tion by emergency legislation.
 Supplementary developments growing out of the new money dictatorship" were:-
 l. The federal government hur- ried an investigator of all bank ing institutions. to determine those which are sound enough to reopen.
 2. No banks will reopen before Saturday. but hope was expressed that majority may resume busi- ness next Monday.
 8. Extension of the bank holi- day indefinitely, by presidential proclamation, was for two purpos- es: (A) To investigate the condt-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
PHIL. OPENED
 BANKS TODAY
 AND USED SCRIP
Eager Throngs Waited to Cash Their Weekly Pay Checks-May Not Be Accepted

Philadelphia, March 1O.-UP) Within a few minutes after their doors opened today, Philadelphia banks began passing out clearing house scrip to eager throngs that had waited impatiently to. cash their weekly pay checks. Supplies of scrip were in the hands of bank CTS at an early hour and additional amounts will be furnished as the demands justify, 1t was announced by Joseph Wayne, Jr, president of the Philadelphia Clearing House association.
 "Of course, there Is nothing to compel shopkeepers and others to take scrip" he admitted. t.Al- though 1t is securodN and perfectly good, there Is no penalty against rejecting it." At least SIG, 1000, 900 in scrip was distributed during the morning. The clearing house has ordered more than $50,o0o,00o for emergency use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10

Washington, March 1O-(UP) Following is President ROOse- velt's budget message to con- gross to-day: ttf N
 "The nation is deeply gratified by the immediate response given yesterday by the congress to the necessity for drastic action to re- store and improve our banking system. ar.e,
 A like necessity exists with Ce- spect to the finances of the gOv- ernment itself, which requires equally courageous, frank and prompt action. -
 For three long years the fcd- ,eral government has been on the road toward bankruptcy.
 "FOr the fiscal year 1881 the deficit was $462, ,OOO,OOO.
 "For the fiscal year 1882 it was $2,472, 1000, ,OOO.
 s'FOr the fiscal year 1888 it will probably exceed $1,2OO, ,OO0, ,OOO.
 "For the fiscal year 1884. based on the appropriation bills passed hy the last congress and the estimated revenues the deficit will probably exceed $1,OOO,OOO.- 900 unless immediate action is taken.
 "T1hus we shall have piled up an accumulated deficit of S5,OOO,- 100000.
 "With the utmost seriousness I point out to the congress the profound effect of this fact upon our national economy. It has contributed to the recent collapse of our banking structure. It has acccntuated the stagnatiOn of the economic life of our people. It has added to the ranks of the unemployed. Our governments house Is not in order and for many reasons no effective action has been taken to restore 1t to order.
 Upon the unimpaired credit of the United States government rest the safety of deposits. the security of insurance policies. the activity of industrial enterprises, the value Of our agricultural products and the availability of employment. The credit Of the United States government defin- iteIy affects these fundamental human values. It. therefore, be- comes our first concern to make secure the foundation. National recovery depends upon it.
 seTO0 often in recent history liberal governments have been wrecked on rocks of loose fiscal policy. We must avoid this dan- ger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
HACK WILSON KICKING OVER
 TRACES AGAIN
Says He Will Quit Unless He Gets His PriceLOu Gehrig Signed Up To- day

Miami. Fla, Mar. I0-(UP)- Hack Wilson, outfielder told the Brooklyn Robins today that he would quit the training camp un- less he received satisfactory contract by Sunday.
 Hack fefused an offer of $10,000 yesterday and is believed to be holding out for at least $12,500. In handing out his ultimatum, Wilson said 1t was costing him $24 8 day to keep his family in Miami. and he was unable to afford such a vacation.
 St. Petersburg, Fla, March 10- (UP)-Lou Gehrig, first baseman of the New York Yankees, signed his contract in New York today and will report for training here on Monday, it was announced to- day.
 He was understood to have sign ed for $25,000, although he had been holding out for $30,000, his last years salary.
 Babe Ruth is now the only hold out, Ed Barrow. Yankee business manager, reported from the New York office. Ruth is awaiting a conference with Col. Jake Ruppert, Yankee owner.
 New York, Mar 10-(UP) = Maxie Rosenbloom will have a two pounds pull in the weights when he defends his light-heavy- weight c h a m p n h ip against Adolph Heuser, Germany, in a 15- round bout at Madison Square Garden, tonight.
 Rosenbloom weighed 174 at the official eighing in today, to Heuser's 172.
 In the semi-flnal bout, Harry Ebbets of Brooklyn weighed 167 3-4 against 166 1-2 for Doc Con- rad of Newark. N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
PUBLIC SAFETY HEAD OF MASS.
 TO BE RETIRED
Lieut. Gen Alfred FOOte Will Thus Get Rid of All His Troubles on Board

Boston, March 10.-(UP)-Lieu- tenant General Alfred E. Foote will be retired as state commis- sioner of public safety without a veterans pension, Governor Ely announced today. Foote's successor will be named at the next meeting of the governors council.
 The new commissioner must de- eide what action to take in the case of Captain Charles T. Beaupre, suspended executive officer of the state police who has been exon- erated by a trial board of charges of irregularities in the administra- ton of his office.
 Foote had been mentioned in several charges preferred in con- nection with tue protracted inves- tigation of the state police, a branch of his department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
BANK MEASURE WAS PASSED IN
 THE ASSEMBLY
Undistributed and Unin- vested Trust Funds
 Would Be Protected in
 Event of Insolvency

Hartford, Conn, March 10-lU. ! P. P.)-undistributed or uninyested trust funds held in a fduciary cap- acity would be protected in event of the insolvency of any state bank and trust company under terms of a banking measure passed in the legislature to-day.
 The measure, reported favorably out of committee and submitted by Senators J. Otis Fox Jr. provided that such funds be made payable immediately in case of the insolv- ency of any bank, except where other claims have priority under the law.
 A, bill which would have prohib- ited any inquiry as to the religious beliefs of an applicant for posi- ton in the public schools, with penalties attached for violation. was rejected in the house after long debate.
 The bill, which was introduced by Representative Benjamin Tom konow. democrat, Meriden. came into the house on an unfavorable report from the committee of edu- cation. It was defeated 158 to 56 on a rising vote.
 Representative Tonkonow de- clared the vote would show how
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
JIMMY WALKER WILL NOT FIGHT
 DIVORCE CASE
More Worried Over Money MattersAHis Wife Has Tied Up All His Home Funds

New York, March 10-UP)- Friends of former Mayor James J. Walker said to-day that he made a financial settlement with Mrs Janet Allen Walker before he sailed for France to live. Mrs Walker filed suit for divorce in Miami yesterday, charging deser- tion. She asked no alimony.
 Walker sailed for Europe soon after his resignation as mayor last fall. He returned to find that he had not received the democratic mayoralty nomination. and went back to Europe. Betty Compton. actress, sailed on the same liner as Walker on his first trip abroad. and they have been seen together frequently on the Riviera.
 Richard l.. Simon, of the pulp
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
TELEGRAMS SENT TO ALL BANKS ABOUT
 THE NEW ORDERS
Banks Can Apply at Once to Their Federal Re- serve Banks for PermiS- sion to Open Up
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER

United Press Stan Correspondent,
 Washington, March 10-(UP1- Official orders were issued today to permit reopening of banks as rap- idly as the treasury department ap- proves licenses for them.
 It was understood telegrams were being sent out by the treasury department informing banks of the orders giving the bankers wide dis- cretionary power in reopening. Operation of most banks in ''sub- stantial volume was expected Monday.
 Developments aimed at tho quickest possible resumption of normal banking came rapidly:
 1. In an executive order Presi- dent Roosevelt placed the whole matter under control of the treas- ury.
 2. Banks were directed to apply to their federal reserve banks for licenses to resume operations.
 3. These applications will be re- ferred to Washington for approval.
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