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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
|U. s. Finances Better
 After 1883 Storm
Treasury Weathers COuntry's Worst Crisis and Is Set
 to Further Recovery Program

adminislration's gold buying pro- graa.. in an effort to. drive down
 the value of the dollar in world markets in the hopes of promoting rising domestic commodity prices,
 Henry. Morgenthau took over the
 operation of the treasury in a con |siderably hostile atmosphere. Ho immediately began a reorganiza-
 tion of the department which led to the resignation of Hewes.
 Despite dissatisfaction within the department and special duties imposed by money and banking the treasury was large reservoir of cash for the recovery program. Through imposition of new taxes
 and liberal resort to borrowing from the investment public, steady stream of cash flowed into relief and public works channels giving employment to an estimat-
 ed several millions of workers. Total expenditures of the gov- ernment in the calendar year 1888 amounted to approximately $4,- $2,500, ,000, 900, leaving deficit of
 $2,SOO, ,Ooo. .oOO to be made up through new borrowings that sent
 the public debt to the highest level
 in eleven years at $23,500,000,000.
 Relief Expenditures
 A large part of the expenditures went directly for relief of one kind
 or another. Nearly billion and a quarter dollars was paid out
 directly to the Reconstruction Fi- nance Corporation which in turn
 loaned or gave away the money to
 unemployed, banks, railroads and
 for other emergency purposes. Several hundred additional mil- l lions went for other relief expen- ditures such as public works, civil
 works, farm relief and other re- lief measures. The cost of running the regular government establish
 ments, on the other hand was sharply reduced by drastic econ- omies, preventing a further in-
 crease in the public debt.
 Revenues at the same time con- tinued to hold up with the im- position of various special taxes land the beginning of the beer and
 liquor levies which brought in
 millions of dollars of new revenue.
 The sharp decline in income tax | receipts was offset by the rising yield from "miscellaneous' in- come. which was nearly double
 the income tax receipts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27


 diagnosis until after a consultation with Dr Dandy later in the morn- ing. At the consultation it was to be decided whether an immediate operation would be attempted.
 Wedell was hunting ducks near the home of his grandmother, at West Columbia, Texas, when he re- ceived the summons for the flight. pr Dandy had been recommended as the most capable for the deli- cate surgery.
 Within an hour Wedell started, in his shirt-sleeves; that was at 2 D. m. yesterday. He made New Orleans and refuelled at 4:30. Leaving there he had to climb above clouds and fly by compass until he reached Montgomery. Ala. One of his passengers became air. sick. The stricken child slept.
 At Atlanta the party ate and Wedell headed north in the face of adverse weather reports, at which he shrugged his shoulders.
 The weather grew cold. The flyer landed at Charleston, s. C., and borrowed an overcoat.
 Ut was two sizes too big" he reported.
 Wedell literally raced a commer- cial plane out of Greensboro, N. c. His last refuelling stop, made at 11:37 p. m. He flew here in two hours, 20 minutes, rested more than half an hour, then flew on to Washington, landing ahead of the commercial ship.
 Tt wasn't so much," he said.
 Baltimore, Md, December 27 = (UP) = Surgeons of Johns Hop kins hospital held high hopes to- day of saving the life of five- months-old Sue Trammell, who was flown here on a perilous night trip through storms for delicate brain operation.
 James R. Wedell, famous racing pilot. cut short a holiday hunting trip in Texas, to speed the infant here. Roaring out of the win ter's worst storm, which had grounded air traffic in this section, he completed the 1,400 mile flight at 1857 a. m.
 Dr Paul Kunkel, Johns Hop kins associate of Dr Walter E. Dandy, eminent brain surgeon, said his preliminary examination of the baby confirmed the diagnosis of Houston doctors that Sue was suf- fering from hydrocephalus or wa ter on the brain. Dr Dandy ex- pected to examine her later in the day.
 Dr Kunkel said Sues condition was not immediately dangerous. Barring turn for the worse, he expected the operation to be de- layed until tomorrow.
 She stood the trip well and Is looking pretty good" Dr Kunkel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
FRENCH CABINET
 OPPOSES PLAN

Paris, Dec 27.-(UP)-The cabi- net was understood to be opposed to direct French German disarm- ament negotiations on the basis of present demands.
 Unless there was a change in the situation, the government was expected to advise Germany that any negotiations must be within the scope of the League of Nations, and not direct.
 Paul Hyams, Belgian foreign minister, was here to-day to dis cuss disarmament with Foreign Minister Joseph Paul-Boncour. The talk was one of series planned with foreign ministers of Frances allies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
FORCED OUT OF
 THEIR HOMES

New Britain, Conn, December 27 |- (UP) = Three families were forced to flee in their night cloth ing today when a back draft in an open fireplace destroyed their home at an estimated loss ot $10,000.
 A fireman, Michael Layden, was severely injured when a 26-foot ladder on which he was standing was blown over by the high wind
 The families of A. B. Mahan William Benke and Fred Stech- man were aroused by dense smoke and reached the street to safety They were given Shelter from the cold by neighbors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
BEACON FALLS MAN
 DENIED DAMAGES
Claim Against Rubber Co Dismissed on Statutory
 Grounds

The claim for compensation of Nelson Witherwax of Beacon Falls against the U. s. Rubber Co. was denied in a decision handed down today by Commissioner F. M. Will jams in the local compensation court, The claimant sought re- muneration for hernia sustained Oct. 9, 1888 when he was loading crates.
 Commissioner Williams admits the man sustained 8 compensable injury but under the statutes is pre- vented from recovery because it is stated specifically that in hernia cases the injured workman must be disabled within a week after the injury. In this case, the claimant continues for two or three weeks at the same job before being trans- ferred.
 Morris Blick of 89 Robbins street will receive $11.35 weekly from the Waterbury Nash Co.,, durinfg his disability with 8 hip injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
State And Nation M
 Battle Against Snolv
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Though the official fall of 9h inches here had been exceeded no less than IS storms since the fa- nous blizzard of 1888. yesterdays snow drift swiftly in the face of a wind that ranged from 30 miles upward, and both highways and railroads were soon clogged.
 Over the Nation
 Devastating cold and winter bliz- zards today had taken toll of 115 lives as sub-zero temperatures spread over the nation in the wake of widespread storms.
 Sixteen men were missing in a tugboat off Boston where the coast was lashed by furious northeast gales It was feared the small craft had foundered in the giant seas.
 Eight men drowned in the icy waters of Lake .tichigan when two small tugs sank with all hands while attempting to recover fishing nets. A third tug was beach and the srew swan through freezing breakers to safety.
 Severest cold of the year brought suffering or death from exposure to many. In the midwest tempera- lures were as low as 20 to 30 de- grees below zero. Lake Edward, Que., reported AS degrees below zero and claimed the honor of being North America's co1dest spot. It was below zero in Chicago. Among the score or more of deaths caused by cold in the mid- west, two in Chicago were tragic. Blanche and Barbara Marshall, 15- months old twins were smothered to death when their mother, Marie put them in her own bed fearing they would freeze if left in their crib.
 Trading on the Chicago fruit and vegetable, onion and potato mar kets was suspended because traders feared the vegetables would freeze if unloaded from freight cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
HOCKEY PLAYER
 IS DOING WELL

Boston, Dec 27.-(UP)-Irvin (Ace) Bailey, injured hockey play CT, continues to make satisfactory progress" it was said to-day at the office of Dr Donald Munro, who performed two brain operations on him.
 The Toronto Maple Leafs star, who is S1 years old, suffered what was at first believed to be fatal head injuries in 8 game with the Boston Bruins two weeks ago last night.
 Published reports that Bailey would be able to leave the hospital fin 10 days or two weeks" were said to be unfounded. Dr Munro's office said it was impossible to forecast accurately when Bailey would be discharged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
Nudist Colony In
 Waterbury? Maybe
Police With Firemen and Newspapermen Said to Be
 Organizing Searching Party for Site

Maybe 1t was the miniature biiz- gard which exposed the story or revealed a few bare facts. which the police seemed inclined to be skeptical about although eye wit nesBes may be found later to give some credence to the report that Waterbury is harDoring a nudist colony.
 A tip was passed to the police to-day that recent ''goings on" in the vicinity of Oakville avenue and Martone street would indicate that a cult of fresh air and sunshine disciples was in the process of formation. There was almost row in police headquarters about the matter. The emergency squad declared that the official investi- gation would come within their department. It's no crime to go naked so why shoulud the dicks" want to butt in. It would be a case of morals or something like that and the police departments experts" on such big stuff came within the Jurisdiction of the em- ergency squad. And that's that. At nooa hour the "boys" were re- ported preparing to investigate. Maybe the whole affair may prove that Waterbury has one of those weekend camps where members get back to nature and sing songs and frolic about with the frank innocence of youth! Maybe! Well other cities are getting front page stories about such modern methods of relaxation and health and it Is not improbable but what few men and women are getting that way fin Waterbury.
 They do claim also that there is a pond in the neighborhood of the camp and that members may en- joy moonlight bathing parties. There's an incentive for member ship in that added feature. What 8 splash that club will make in local social circles"
 At 11:so four cops were report ed onroute for the camp to obtain the who's who registry and to learn something about member
 About 12:30 the disturbing news that the four had failed to return and four more were sent to get the low down on this nudist col ony.
 At 1:45 no news having been received of the missing eight cop pers, 1t became a question whether they had been kidnapped or had joined the club. So six more were allegedly sent.
 A supposedly official statement was issued at 2 o'clock stating that Superintendent Joseph H. Me Lean had declared he would get the dope on the nudists if he had to send out every regular cop and supernumerary he had on the pay roll.
 About the same time there were disturb ping signs that the boys in tho fire department were organiZ- ing searching parties to find the cops. Chief Henry H. Heitman, whose years of experience, makes him immune to such exciting events
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
FRANCE MOURNS
 FOR HER DEAD

Paris. Dec 27.-(UP)-President Albert Lebrun, cabinet ministers and thousands of mourners stood in a drizzling rain at the Est sta- tion today to honor those who died in the railway wreck at Langny Saturday night.
 It was announced officially that the death toll had reached POI, 1t was feared that some bodies had not been found in the debris of the wooden coaches of the Paris Nancy train, smashed into bits by the Paris-Strasbourg express.
 Just before the funeral the engi- neer and firemen of the Strasbourg express, both tested veterans, were freed on personal recognizance after it had been established defi- nitely that faulty signals and not human failure caused the wreck. There had been national protests against their detention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following real estate trans actions have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Mortgage Deeds:
 Maria c. Bolan to the Home Owners Loan Corp. property at 245 Grove street, $4,082.S7.
 George J. Atkinson to the Home Owners Loan Corp, property at 739 Frost road, $7,040.
 Thomas M. Crean to the Home Owners Loan Corp, property at IS Fairview street, $10.120.
 Mortgage Releases American Mortgage Go to George J. Atkinson.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to the Home Owners Loan Corp. Thomas M. Creai to the Thom- aston Savings Bank.
 Rose Gentilizzo to Giuseppe Di- Giuseppe.
 Quit Claim Deeds: Henry E. Stoughton to Thomas NJ. Crean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
BY RICHARD L. GRTDLEY United Press Financial Cores


 pOndent)
 Washington, Dec 27-(UP)-The United States treasury this year met successfully the country's worst financial crisis in the face of internal dissention and established the nations finances in a position to further the recovery program.
 Huge Expenditures
 In addition to supplying nearly $5, 1000, ,00O to finance the nor- mal and relief expenditures of the federal government, the treasury department this year re-estab- lished the country's banking sys- tenn after it had been closed by a panic in March and later took up the problem of introducing Presi- dent Roosevelt managed cur- rency" plan of a dollar with con- tinuing purchasing power.
 The greatest problems met the administration the day it took office and incoming Secretary of Treasury William Woodin imme- diately took up the work of re- opening all the nations banks closed by executive order of Presi- dent Roosevelt in an effort to put stop to the disastrous bank runs throughout the nation. Through a system of re-exam- ination and re-licensing with CO., operation of state banking author ities most of the country's banks were placed on a normal basis within a month and the reopen ings continued to the end of the year when well over 14,000 banks had been reopened out of total of 16,000.
 Insurance Plan
 With the reopening of the banks proceeding in rapid fashion the treasury took over the program of establishing a deposit insurance plan for the reopened banks and indications were that most bank deposits would be insured at the start of 1894.
 The plan provides for insurance of all bank deposits up to $2,500 on a temporary basis until July 1, when a permanent but similar plan goes into effect.
 The heavy duties placed on Secretary Woodin by the banking difficulties gradually undermined his health until early in the fall when he was forced to relinquish his duties to Henry Morgenthau. Jr, who was appointed acting secretary. Before Woodin's de- parture, however, rumblings of discomfort with the presidents l monetary program appeared which eliminated with the resig- nations of Under Secretary Thomas Hewes and Financial Ad- wiser Dr O. M. w. Sprague,. whom the president had appointed after a successful association with the Bank of England on monetary matters. Hostile Atmosphere With the inauguration of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
KILLED IN SHOP

Fitchburg, Mass, Dec. 27.-(UP) Caught in a moving belt and whirled around at terrific speed, Carl Johnson, 70, a veteran em- ploye at w. A. Hardy & Sons brass foundry, was killed almost instant ly today.
 Johnson was on a ladder oiling some bearings when part of his clothing became entangled in the belt. A fellow emplove, Henry Cliff ford, appeared few moments later and shut off the motor but too late to save Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
THROW A FEW
 CRUMBS TO BIRDS

During the present storm people should bear in mind that birds who spend the winter in this part of the country will perish unless something is done to put food within their reach. Some of them are bold enough to venture into dooryards in search of food. Fam- flies should clear off places. throw anything left over from the table on these bare spots and thus save birds from dying of starvation while while the ground is covered with snow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
TRIES TO STOP
 DEATH PENALTY

Berlin, Dec 27.-(UP)-Count Linburg Stirum, Dutch minister, to-day asked Baron Won Neurath, foreign minister, to commute the death sentence passed on Marinus Van Der Lubbe for the burning of the Reichstag building.
 Lubbe, 24 year old stone mason, a Dutch subject.
 Lubbe alone was convicted, part ly on his own confession, of the five defendants on trial for the burning. A former inmate of a home for incorrigible children, he took little interest in the trial and showed signs of weak mentality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
TWENTY MILLION
 DOLLARS INJURY

Portland, Ore, Dec 27-(UP)- Three northwestern states suffered property damage estimated today at $20,000,000 from flood waters which were reported receding.
 Twenty-four persons lost their lives through accidents attributed to storm conditions in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
 Heavy snowfalls were reported in the areas most affected by over flowing streams and high tides. Transportation and communication facilities were restored gradually and many small towns which had been isolated renewed contact with the outside world.
 The principal danger remaining, authorities believed, came from the possibility of landslides which have killed six persons since Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
CUBA WlLLNOT
 PAY INTEREST
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 There was little surprise in financial circles at the news, for beforehand 1t was knowledge of an increasingly desperate Cuban finan- cial situation due to four and one half months of political chaos. cli- making a long depression.
 One hundred thousand persons who subsisted directly and indi. rectly on the Delicias and Chapar- ra sugar centrals.v which were closed and later seized by the gov- ernment, were in danger of star- vation.
 The government was most alarmed over the sugar situation in general. It was beginning to realize that Cuba probably would be un- able to sell more than 500,000 tons in the United States during 1a3t unless 1t got a larger quota which was apparently impossible to negotiate without recognition of the Grau government.
 China's new charities tax of 10 per cent on foreign goods is arous- ing protest to the government.
 India has a spurt in aviation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
HEALTH MATTERS
 GOOD IN STATE

The state weekly morbidity re- port gives Waterbury almost 8 clean slate in the matter of com municable and outrageous diseases. but ono case of scarlet fever being credited to this city. and no notic- able increase in any kind of sick ness in the other communities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27

was reported commencing to wor- Iy as to whom he would call to find his smoke-eaters who went to find the cops.
 F. $. official confirmation of the existence of the nudist camp was lacking at press time. Some of the city staff believes that if the story breaks there would be . special edi- ton with photos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
TOW BOAT AND
 CREW MISSING

Boston, December 27 - (UP) = A tow boat carrying crew of 16 men was missing today and it was feared she may have met with dis aster in the severe northeast gales yesterday or during the night.
 The tow boat, owned by the Gull len Transportation Company of New York, was enroute to Boston to tow mud scows for the c. H.. Brayman Company. Is command ed by Captain James Little.
 The craft was unreported since at a. m. yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27

became lost in the storm while hunting rabbits. He returned home in an exhausted condition. A searching party of three, also became lost and a second party was hastily formed to go to their aid.
 New England
 Boston, Dec 27.-(UP)-Clear skies aided New England's return to normalcy to-day after surprise blizzard-one of the most severe in recent years-had taken a toll of nine lives, caused many injuries, and demoralized transportation on land and sea and in the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
THREE YOUTHS
 IN THE ROBBERY

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec 27.-(UP) Three youths were held here to- day, in the robbery of Robart's fur store Christmas eve when $650 in furs allegedly were taken after q plate glass window had been smashed in front of the establish ment.
 Michael Nevico. 23. Rocky Hill; Vincent Karwoski, IT, and Burton Afbor. 20, both of New Britain, were arrested last night. Nevico was charged with theft and the other two with breach of peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27

Jimmy Duraule Idtner, D. Dur- ante, had a look around local film plants to-day for the first time. At S2, he is making his first visit to Hollywood and appeared as gay and spry as his son when, they train. The elder Durante has op- erated a barbar shop in New York for years.
 Vivian and Rosetta Duncan may be broke but they can't get their claim recognized in federal court.
 Judge William P. James denied their. application to be discharged as bankrupts, holding with bank ruptcy trustee O. T. Gilbank that the "Topsy and Eva" team neglect CT to keep books" on their earn ing. The sisters had listed lia- bilities aggregating nearly $500, ,000.
 Lima Basquette and her husband, Teddy Hayes, are pretty mystified as to how their Christmas cards got mailed from Albuquerque, N.
 Although neither had been near New Mexico. their cards bore Al- buquerque postmarks when re- ceived by friends. They finally concluded the postman who picked up the cards from the mail box near their home got lost.
 Movie fans may expect a cycle of Barbary coast films in the near future. now that that famous San Francisco district is being publl- eIzed again with the return of le- eRiieed liqusr.
 Al least four studios are shap- ing up scenarios that will tell about sozae of the rough and tumble svptu of San Francisco's most fa- nous part of town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27

Because of shortage in South 10 Europe is being shipped back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
FLYER HAD FIGHT
 TO SAVE BABY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
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 Hollywood, Dec 27.-CUP)- The film colony placed little stock to-day in reports that Greta Garbo is mulling over a plan to return to her native Sweden as an inde- pendent producer.
 While the star herself could not he reached for comment, M-G-M. officials cited a three-year con- tract she signed upon her recent return from abroad. There is little likelihood the studio would consent to abrogate the contract or even suspend it for time. it was be- lieved.
 A number of top-ranking stars have turned their hands at pro- ducing after reaching the pinnacle. Outstanding in this group among the women are Mary Pickford and Gloria Swanson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-19
BOILER MADE DIVING SUIT

waukesha, Wis - (UP) - A divers helmet constructed from an old hot water tank has been given it's first successful tests by its youthful builders here. The two youths who made the helmet are Earl Schley and Larry ,Knoebel.
 The helmet, which weighs 70 pounds, in its first tests in Pewau- kee Lake and an abandoned stone quarry, was taken to depths of 25 feet. Later in the Waukesha pub- lie swimming pool several defects which became apparent in the shallow water.
 The young inventors made their diving helmet by cutting out tho bottom and sides of the boiler, leaving apertures for the wearer's cut in one end and 8 piece of windshield glass was soldered into place. The air supply is furnished by 50 feet of garden hose fastened to 0 pipe on the helme tthat was used for the cold water inlet on the tank. The other end of the hose is connected to two double- action force pumps which furnish the air.
 When the helmet is used 1t is placed on the head and shoulders of the wearer, and the pumps started. The diver steps from @ small boat, and the weight of the helmet carries him to, the bottom, where he is able to walk about unhampered. The air forced into the helmet escapes under the sides