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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Bankruptcy Bill Is
 Swept Through The
 House To The Senate
Bill Is Designed to Accomplish Three Major Objectives
 All Centering Around Direct Debtor Relief

, currency made dear by falling prices.
 Tho process for relief is rela- lively simple.
 An individual files a petition with the nearest federal district court. He then meets with q local federal referee and with his creditors and seeks to secure their agreement to q plan for scaling down or post poning payments. If q majority of his creditors, both in number and in amount of obligations held, agree and the court approves, the plan goes into effect. This despite the opposition of any minority of creditors.
 In the event he fails to secure the necessary majority, the courts are given authority to grant ex- tensions of payments, providing such extensions do not impair tho validity of obligations.
 The process by which corpora tions may seek relief and reorgan- ize is somewhat more complicated but essentially the same. Any re- organization must be approved by | 66 per cent of the holders of obli- gations in each classification and by the court.
 Tn the case of railroads. the in- terstate commerce commission is given wide powers to direct the course of reorganization negotia. tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
TAXATION PLAN OF GOV LEHMAN
 FOR NEW YORK
It Will Not Be Received With Very Much Joy, But May Reduce the Great Debt

Albany, N. r., Jan. 31-UP)- Residents of New York state con- templated with little joy today the increased taxation program of Gov ernor Herbert IT. Lehman which he combined with proposed reduce tions in the cost of government to wipe out the $114,400,000 deficit.
 He asked the legislature to enact ne one per cent emergency tax on 1893 gross incomes, to lower ex- emptions on personal income taxes from $4,000 to $2,500 for married persons, and from $2,500 to $1,000 for single taxpayers, and to approve three quarters of one per cent tax on retail sales of all tangible property except food and motor fuel.
 The emergency income tax would be levied without exemptions which would mean that . person with an income of $3,500 q year would pay $35 in addition to the regular in- come tax. With exemptions low cred, this tax for a married man supporting two children on an in- come of $3,500 Q year would levy $4, which plus $35 would mean q tax of $39 in an income not taxed under the present law.
 Governor Lehman also asked m increased gasoline tax of one cent on the gallon. His budget showed 0 reduction of $G0,000, 900 in gov ernmental costs, effected by Q salary reduction for state employees and other economy proposals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
ST TMARY'SCHURCH
 IN NEW BRITAIN
18th Anniversary of COn- structiOn of New Edi-
 flee Observed
HISTORY OF PARISH

Clergy and parishioners of St. Mary's church, New Britain. ob. served Sunday the 25th anniver- sary of the construction of the new church which replaced the ediflce which was destroyed by fire in January, 1902.
 Rev. Thomas F. Lawlor, in a sermon which he delivered at each mass, depicted the formation of the parish. its growth and strug- gles, including the fire which gut ted the church. Briefly touching upon the financial aspect of the composite picture. Father Lawlor said that the parish parochial school saves the city an annual expenditure of tax money of about $15O,000. and thus has saved the city millions of dollars through the years in which the school has been established.
 In S5 years only six pastors have guided the destinies of the parish. They were the late Rev. Luke Daly, the first pastor of the church; the late Rev. Hugh Carmody, D. D.; the late Most Rev. Bishop Michael Tierney, the late Rev. William A.. Harty, the late Rev. John T. Win ters and the present pastor. Rev. Matthew J. Traynor. Father Traynor is q nephew of the late Rev. Henry Lynch, the first curate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31

"In addition this country pro- duceS preponderence of many im- portant commodities and because of this, possesses the means of maintaining favorable trade hal- ances. In addition to the substan- tial gold reserve which we control in the United States in support of our circulating currency, there are in circulation approximately $1,- 900, 0,000,000 in gold certificates backed by a 100 per cent gold TO- serve. By gradually substituting oCncr currency for these certif- cates, we could add this gold to our reserves and thereby greatly increase our ratio.
 "The reasons why gold Is used as the material upon which 10 base money are that 1t Is "scarce but not too scarce, durable, compact, easy to hahdle and easy. to ship. and the production and the supply are fairly stable." It also possess es Il background of thousands of years in whichs 1t has been regarded as an article of treasure. Any other metal or commodity having all these qualities would make quite as good 0 material for money.
 '"rhe price of gold is fixed be- cause governments buy and sell the metal for all purposes at the same price, thus stahiliZing the market. Tho stable price Is, therefore, the product of arbitrary exercise of political power well supported by popular approval. A dollar in the United States Is nothing more or less than the equivalent of q weight of gold 25.S grains of n as.A sterling represents q larger weight monetary units of other nations consist of other measures of gold so that gold is the base of them all the thing which makes them all comparable, though tho dollar foot rulo may be shorter than the pound yard stick or longer than tho franc ,nch measure.
 "The reason why gold coins are not commonly used in circulation is because of the fact that they are moro difficult to handle, more cum bersome and weighty than paper money. Instead, 1t is deposited in the vaults om tho great central banks such as the Federal Reserve Bank in this country. the Bank of England in London, and the Bank Of France in Paris, ana also m gov ernment treasuries. Under the con trol of these great banks. it serves as Q gold reserve for outstanding circulating notes. This gold reserve in tho vaults, supported by the banking laws of the different coun- tries, establishes the gold stand ard.
 "The price of gold Is fixed by governmental decree and is bought and sold in quantities at fixed price for any and all uses, for in stance, bullion for the manufactur- ing trade, bullion for reserves or export. as well as coins for circu- lation. Of course, the volume of circulating currency is as Q rule much larger than the actual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
VAUDEVILLE AND FEATURE PHOTOPLAYS AT THE NEW GARDEN TO-DAY AND TO- MORROW

There Is to be variety of en- tertaining at the New Garden the- ater to-day and tomorrow con- sisting of high class vaudeville and feature photoplays. Headlining tho photoplays is Central Park" with Joan Blondell and Wallace Ford. Thrills surprises, speed, excitement coming 50 fast you never know whatll happen next!! A lion prowl- ing pavements, crashing betting parties! A beauty queen held for ransom !Crooks holding up the swanky Casino night club! New York's finest battling 1t out with the yeggs! Now. see all the things you hear about "Central Park!
 The companion feature is "Sher- lock Holmes" with Give Brooks and Miriam Jordan. Worlds great est detective vs modern organized crime. Which will win? This cool, calculating crime hunter or the master minds who bring wealth. science, and ruthlessness to make modern crime a successful bushes? :? Baed on play "Sheriock Holmes by William Gillette with permission of the executors of the late Sir Ar thur Conan Doyle. There will be excellent short subjects and for stage entertainment Dan Harris will present Billie and Ernie Led ger with eight singing and dancing chorines in Q smart singing and dancing revue entitled "Too Hot For Hollywood, also added for the two evening performances is the popular Worden's Milky Way Quartet in 0 number of their lat est pleasing offerings. There will be no advance in prices for this splendid show and you are advised to come early for the choicest seats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Railway Workers in North Ireland
 Are on Strike

Belfast, Northern Ireland, Jan. 31-(UP)- Railway workers of Northern Ireland were on strike today against q 10 per cent wage cut awarded after. arbitration be- tween workers and railway own CTS.
 Large business houses and news paper organ ized transportation systems, Volunteers enrolled to run q skeleton train service. pro- tected by policemen aboard engines and at railway stations.
 Approximately 5000 men were involved in the strike, with the possibility that about 2,000 em- ployed by the Great Northern Railway In tho Irish Free State also would strike. Railway clerks did not participate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Fifty Young Men Of St. Lucy's Church
 Elect Officers
ScOglio Pleased With Initial Session Large Membership Forecast By Parish Workers

was for the purpose of organizing Q younger mems society.
 The following officers were elect ed: President, Michael Manfredi; vice president, Henry Minicucci; secretary, Ralph Santopietro; :; treasurer, Charles Inturrisi.
 Indications at last nights meet ing pointed to tho membership be- ing tripled within the next few weeks.
 Following the elections the pres ident gave q short talk on the quail incation of membership and also suggested future enterprises to be taken by tho newly formed society. A card party is being arranged for the near future to be headed by Joseph Summa, who was chosen chairman of the entertainment committee. Bowling teams are be- ing formed with Carmine Capo- bianco as the chairman of that committee. Preparations are also being made. for Q baseball team this coming spring that will repre- sent St Lucy's church in the parish league and by the enthusiasm shown at last evenings meeting it appears that the society will be highly successful.
 Rev Felix scoglio, pastor, gave a talk on the merits of the society and above all stressed the fact that the young men should always be gentlemen. "A gentleman is one who would not hurt another per- sons feelings" said Father Scog- lio. The pastor was pleased with the turnout for the first meeting and entertains the prospects of a large and gentlemanly organiza- ton.
 The next meeting will be held Monday evening, Feb 6 at 7:3O p. m. and President Monfredi urges all the young men of the parish to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
To End a Cough
 In a Hurry, Mix
 This at Home
Saves $2. No Cookingi So Easyi

Millions of housewives have found that, by mixing their own cough medi- cine, they get purer, more effective remedy. They use q recipe which costs about one-fourth as much as ready made medicine, but which really has no equal for breaking up obstinate coughs.
 From any druggist, get 2lh ounces of PiDex. Pour this into pint bottle, and add granulated sugar syrup to fill up the pint. The syrup is easily made with 2 cups sugar and one cup water, stirred few moments until dissolved. No cooking needed. It's no trouble at all, and makes the most effective remedy that money could buy. Keeps perfectly, and children love its taste.
 It's quick action in looscning the phlegm, clearing the air passages, and soothing away the inflammation, has caused it to be used in more homes than any other cough remedy.
 Pincx is a highly concentrated com- pound of Norway Pine, famous for its healing effect on throat membranes. It is guaranteed to give prompt relief or money refunded. ta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
PINE ROCK CIRCLE
 LADY FORESTERS

Mrs Elizabeth Savage was in- stalled as commander of Pine Rock Circle No. 20, Lady Foresters. of America at recent meeting. Others installed were as follows: Mrs Elizabeth Peters, sub-com- mander; Mrs Mae Grove, record ing secretary; Miss Sophie Carroll, financial secretary; Mrs Josephine Bauser, treasurer; Mrs Margaret Candy, right guide; Mrs Mary Der mody, left guide; Mrs Margaret Dunn, inside guard; Miss Mary Dooley, outside guard; Miss Sophie Mcclure and Mrs Mary Ryan. trus- tees, and Mrs Katherine Waters, pianist. The installation was in charge of National Deputy Buch- anan of Naugatuck. Refreshments were served after the meeting. A card party will be held at the next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Hebrew Free Loan AssO' n Will Install Officers and Observe zOth Anniver-
 sary Sunday

officers of the Hebrew Loan As- sociation will be installed at a dfn- ner meeting Sunday evening at z o'clock at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute. The goth anniversary of the association will also be ob- served at the same time. William Schier, Maurice L.. Gelman and Jacob Reiner vii be the installing officers.
 Rabbis Isadore Breslau. Moses D. Sheinkopf and William F. Greenfield will be the speakers. At last nights meeting of the asso- citation directors. the following committee was appointed to cor1- plete arrangements:
 Bernard Schrierer. chairman, Paul Feitelson. Morris Spirit, Maurice L. Gelman. David Swir- sky. Louis Bronnick, Abraham Rivkin, David Litzky, and Louis Wallach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Annual Meeting
 Next Friday School Superintendents to Hold Session in Hart-
 ford

Thomas J. Condon, superintend- ent of schools, will attend the Con- necticut State superintendents' As- sociation annual meeting to be held Friday at the Hartford City Club. The business meeting will get underway at 4 o'clock and will be followed by the association din- ner at 6:30 o'clock.
 Speakers on the program will include Claude c. Russell, super intendent of schools in New Haven and Dr. William Trufant Foster, director of Pollak Foundation for Economic Research of New York.
 Officers of the association in- clude: F.. Ward Ireland. president Leon Staples, vicc-president and Karl A. Reiche, secretary-treas- urer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
PICTURES IN
 RECEIVERSHIP

New York, Jan 31.-UP)- Twenty-three feature pictures pro- duced by the Paramount Publix Corporation have been placed in receivership on petition of Robert l.. Levy. Chicago, a bond holder. Levy charged the picture were turned over to the Film Production Corporation, n subsidiary in viola tion of an agreement not to ellen ate property that constituted secur- ity for bonds. Paramount PubliX entered receivership last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
JOHN ROBINSON ON
 GOLD STANDARDS
Address Before Putsic Friars Last Night at
 Central YMCA
WEALTH OF WORLD

At the present time. the United states is the outstanding creditor nation fin the word and controls tho largest amount of monetary gold", stated John Robinson, Notre Dame University graduate, in his night to the Putsic Friars club at the Central Y. M, C. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
Officers Of Ahepa And
 Sons Of Pericles Installed

Officers of the local chapter of Ahepa for the coming year have been installed. They include: President, Louis Chronis; vice. president, Abraham Valsam; treas- urer, James Macris; secretary, John Yampanio; board of gover- nors, Nick Anastos, George Stavros, George Piatol, William Ohekas and John Vlicedes. The officers of the local chapter of the Sons of Peri cles have also been installed. They include: President, Charles Cheney; vice. president, Arthur Choney; treasurer, Michael Exharou; secre- tary, George Exarhou.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31

About 50 young men met at St Lucy's church parish hall last even
 ing on Branch street to form a Holy Name Society. There is a Holy Name society composed of older men of the parish now in ex- istence but last nights meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
RABBIT BORN HAIRLESS

IIollister. Cal-(UP)-A rabbit born without ears but perfectly normal in every other respect. has been sent by W. W. Whaley, ranch. CT, to tho University of California for study. Four other rabbits of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
WILL CONDEMN TT

New York, Jan 31-(U.P)--The New York State Chamber of Com merce will consider resolutions urging revision of war debts and condemning the domestic allot- prices at it's meeting Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31

to serve in the parish after it's formation and who later became pastor of St. Peters church in Danbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31

amount of gold, dollar for dollar, as the gold reserve required by law to be maintained Is at certain minimum proportion or percentage considerably less than the currency In circulation. In this country, we are required to maintain . percent age of 40 per cent in gold against circulating currency outstanding. At the present time we have about $4,50O,0O0, 1000 in gold reserve to support approximately $5,700,0 ,000,- 900 in circulation. As you will ob- serve in these figures. the Amer ican dollar Is on Q very sound ba- sis.
 "In the world to-day, we have about $11,000, 100000 worth of gold for monetary purposes which is held mainly in the valuts of cen- tral reserve banks. The United States alone has about $4,50O.0O0 900 or A per cent of the total and Franco has about 20 per cent. giv- ing these two nations together, about two-thirds of the worlds monetary gold supply"
 The F'riars personnel was ex- tended an invitation by MT Robin son to attend the boyology course to be conducted at the Knights of Columbus hall next month.
 JoBLIcsS TO BE ENTERTAINED
 Salem, Ore - (U.P.) = Unem- ployed here will have something 10 do with their leisure time this win ter. Willamette University is spon soring a series of six free lectures and organ recltals for them.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

been too Spartan with herself and with
him on those two evenings.
She put her pride in her pocket and
went out to him.
Cant help you with those car
tridge's?" she proffered, as an excuse
to linger and talk.
"very kind of you," Curt refused
coldly, but If you haven't done this
before you might load 'em backward"
that. His words carried some barbed
meaning, Just as he had meant sonie-
thing stinging when he brought her
that black lily at the Iskitimwah
curt" she asked, with a sudden
impulse, whats made you change SO
toward me? Is it something I've
done7"
Change? Have I?"
Please, Curt, let's not-you know
as well as do that you've changed :
He laid q filled clip on his hat brim
II believe you asked me on two occa-
sions tQ-ah. refrain myself. Are
you objecting now when I'm doing
what you asked?"
YOU'RE not being fair, Curt! ]
didn't say we shouldn't be good friends
In fact, II wanted"
"Friends-exactlyI" His tones were
sharp-edged. Just SO far and no far
ther, that's what you wanted. Just
as far as it suited your convenience
But men, my dear--that Is, men OF
sef-respect, don't care to be treated
like tethered bears on a chain"
Curt, that's unjust. went to ex-
tremeS, as usual, on those two occa-
Evening star., 1933-12-20

sions.' thought I was doing right
acting honestly; but everything was
50 chaotic with me that I wasn't sure
Of anything at all. And, Curt, you
should remember that I'd known you
only very, very short time, not long
enough to--to---" her cheeks flushed
as she said ito realize that THAT
we could be more than friends
Curt looked up from his half-filled
clip and glanced at her sharply, alto
gether puzzled by her confession. He
could not believe she was speaking
honestly. That letter Of hers to Kar-
akhan left no possible doubt where her
heart and passion lay. Then why was
she telling him this2 She must be
trying to play some game with him.
1t was awkward to ignore so plain
an overture, but he kept silent.
Sonya waited, waited for him to
make at least some comment, but
when she saw he would not. she flung
away her last rag Of pride: Il didn't
really mean what ] said about your
sense of decency that night, Curt. You
didn't deserve that. And I did hope
we'd keep in touch. I intended to let
you know where I was, and I hoped
you would understand my trip"
IT don't see the need Of digging up
these old bones" Curt cut her short.
Tomorrow, Sonya goes-into what dire
danger?
Evening star., 1933-12-20
FuNDS 10 CHECK
BOY CRIME URGED
NeWboId Noyes Appeals for
Juvenile Court and Pro-
baton Extension.

Probation and the juvenile courts
constitute the best method yet devised
for checking crime, Newbold Noyes de-
clared last night in an appeal for funds
to further the work of the National
Probation Association. He also urged
the wider employment Of probation
systems and the extension of juvenile
courts.
Contributions to the ASSOCIATION may
be. made payable to the National Pro-
bation Association and mailed to Mr..
.Noyes.
.+I am deeply concerned" Mr.. Noyes
declared, about the problems that con-
'front.' our children and youth today.
The difficulties that face them are very
greatly increased and, as a result, there
are more neglected children and va
grant and misguided youths coming
before our courts.
Great Need.
"To support and strengthen the
agencies which deal with these young
sters is great need today. Among
the most important of these is the
Juvenile court and probation service,
which ought to be extended and ade-
sqtiately maintained with trained men
and women in every court
The National Probation Association
exists for the purpose of preventing
delinquency through an active effort to
organize probation and develop better
court conditions. 1t is one of the
strongest and most intelligently directed
organizations in America. Its work
saves many children and youths from
entering careers of crime. and pro-
tects society from continued offenses
am asking at this time that all who
can do so contribute to aid this Ma
hon-wide work"
: Mr.. Noyes called attention to the
statement Of President Roosevelt in his
book, Looking Forward: Every
scrap Of authentic information from
those who have been waging war
against crime and criminals night and
day reveals that there is but one way
to reduce crime That is through a
policy Of prevention. ''
Appreciation Lacking.
IF the criminals past history gives
good reason to believe that he is not
of the naturally criminal type, that
he is capable Of real reform and of
becoming a useful citizen, there is no
doubt that probation, viewed from the
selfish standpoint of protection of So
ciety alone is the most efficient method
that we have. And yet it is the least
understood. the least developed the
least appreciated of all our efforts to
rid society of the criminal. ."
"By its intelligent extension crime
can be decreased, the overcrowded con-
ditions in our penal institutions great
" ameliorated, the necessity for build
ing more prisons, for needlessly and
tneffectively spending huge prison budg
cts, reduced. hope that in all
States we shall be continually decreas-
ing the number of our prison guards
and wardens and increasing the num-
Der of our parole and probation officers"