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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
Business Is Noting
 Lrregularly Upward
Reasonable Advance Seen While Commodities Have
 Not Shown Any Definite Response to Devaluation

New York, April 1.-The trend
 of general business activity in re- cent weeks has continued irregu- larly upward, with the expansion
 partly, though not entirely, season. al in nature, states the Guaranty
 Trust Company in its weekly sur vey. Commodity prices have moved in an uncertain manner.
 showing no definite advance in re- sponse to the devaluation of the
 dollar. The superabundance of loanable funds in the financial
 centers has been increased by
 large gold imports and by the un- expectedly small fiotations of gov
 ernment securities. Business men
 apparently continue to view the future with considerable assur-
 ance, although this optimism is tempered to some extent by mis- givings regarding the unprecedent-
 cd and necessarily temporary aid
 being given by the government and the possibility of serious labor disturbances in. certain industries
 The improvement in business conditions is illustrated in numer-
 ous ways, the Survey confines. Ac- tions on corporate dividends have been preponderantly favorable. giv- ing evidence of increases in earn ings. together with greater con- fidence in the outlook. Business
 failures continue to show encour- aging reductions from comparable totals in preceding years. Railway freight loadings have increased seasonally and have been main- tained at levels substantially above
 those of year and two years ago. Electric power production has widened its margin of gain over the 1893 figure. Department store
 sales have closely followed season.
 al tendencies and remain consid-
 erably above last years level,
 while retail trade in some sections
 has increased rapidly in the las.
 few weeks. A very encouraging
 gain is reported in industrial em- ployment during February.
 Tn the leading industries, current
 trends are somewhat irregular but
 generally favorable. Steel mill op-
 erations early last month reached
 the highest point reported since
 last August. Construction contracts
 declined sharply in February but
 remained above the level of a year ago. and governmental aid gives
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14

promise of further improvement. The automobile industry has op- erated at comparatively high rates for several weeks and is experience ing a demand that producers re- gard as indicating a relatively Suc- cessful season, if serious labor diff faculties can be avoided. Railroads report moderate increases in earn ings but also face possible labor disturbances.
 Events at Washington have con- tinucd to move swiftly. Among the recent developments with an im- portant bearing on the business sions on N. R. A. codes and poli- cies, described by General Hugh s. Johnson, recovery administrator as a field day. for critics of the N. k. A. The proceedings opened with an address by Geenral John- son defending the work of the N. R. A. but admitting that mis- takes have been made and offering a tentative twelve-point program m for improvements in the structure and administration of codes.
 General Johnson maintained that the MIRA. ha justified its original estimate of the number of workers for whom it would provide re-em. ployment and the extent to which it would increase purchasing power He characterized those who oppose higher wages and shorter hours as the enemies of the Blue Eagle and announced that the MIRA. vii shortly begin new Blue Eagle campaign and another drive for compliance.
 With few exceptions, the indus trial leaders attending the confer ence opposed the adoption of any general program for further ex- tension of shorter hours and high CT wages, either on the ground. that industry could not afford the added expense or that the higher costs would be passed on to con- sumers, resulting in lower purchas- ing power and reduced consumer demand. General Johnson explain ed that the administration did not contemplate imposing short e r hours upon all industry by the is- suance of an executive order but asked that industries in a position to do so accept the suggestion for shorter hours and higher wages in order to increase employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
Stocks Advanced in the Short Session This Morning
Market Traders Were Wary During Week
Some Few Investors Bought Only Preferred and
 Special Issues Main List Was Very Quiet

Several made sharp gains, notably rubber. CofFee also was sharply higher. On the declining side, however, we're such items as the grains, cotton and silk which suf- fered rather severe losses. Bonds took the spotlight from the other markets. Speculative is- sues were bid up sharply United States governments made new highs on Friday and most of the domestic corporation issues made substantial gains.
 The dollar firmed in terms of foreign currencies. notably the pound, mark and lira, but dealings were small at all times.
 In stocks, the leading shares such as U. s. steel, the motors, several of the, oils and electrical equipments did little while most attention was paid to the prefer red shares. Various groups came forward at different times. Rub bers had period of strength when rubber futures advanced.
 Packing is ues were firm throughout the week on better earnings. The motors had a pc. riod of weakness when Q strike broke. out in the parts industry. The latter was subsequently set- tied. but the motors failed to re- cover all the ground they had lost. Nash was sold rather heavily when directors omitted the divi- dend due at this time.
 Silver issues failed to rally when a silver bill met favorable recep. tion in senate committee. The bill was considered too drastic to pass and traders discounted its re- lection by selling the silver issues for a time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14

Visits were paid for by insurance companies to the extent of 52 per cent of the total. Thirty per cent is listed as mo charge-health edu- cation,". 13 per cent free patients unable to pay," per cent was remainder paid in part.
 Two hundred and fifty three pregnant mothers made 1,156 visits to the 51 prenatal clinics held.
 The staff consists of the nursing director, assistant director, four- teen full time and thre half time graduate nurses, one nutritionist and two clerical workers. Nine teen full time and three half time office, clinic. conference and trans portation work
 Miss Florence Whipple Is nurs- ing director and is assisted by Miss Lena Meo.
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(Continued from Page 1.)
 ab.o for March of this year in Nsngatuck but last year the figures for the month was $6,50O.
 Hartford jumped from $29.591 10 s143,327.. With the approach of spring building permits issued In the cities and towns of the state took the customary general rise. Eighteen or three-fourths of the S4 cities and towns included in the survey showed permit gains. The total valuation of the permits is- sued in the 24 towns during March was $796,900 or more than twice the approximate $325,000 permit valuation of the same group in February of this year.
 The communities the March building permits of which exceeded in value their February, 1884, per mits were Bridgeport, Bristol, Danbury, East Hartford. Green wich, Hamden. Hartford, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, New Ha- ven. Norwich, Stamford, Stratford. Torrington, Wethersfield, West Ha- ven and Waterbury. Derby showed a jump from 16, in March of 1893, to s115 in March of this year.
 Torrington in March, 1888, showed a valuation of $32.095 while the total for last March was only $7,600.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
13,264 Visits Made
 By Nurses In 1883
Annual Report of V. N. Association Reveals Excep-
 tOnaly Busy Year-l9 Volunteers Assisted

Visits made to acutely i'll pa tients during the 1888 year were 13,264. according to the annual re- port of the Visiting Nurse associa- tion released this morning. These visits included s,e50 to TIT patients with communicable. diseases.
 During the year A per cent of all mothers delivered in Waterbury were given prenatal care. The number of visits to this group was 4,47O to 599 patients. There were no deaths due to pregnancy as compared with 12 maternal deaths in the 56 per cent not cared for by the association.
 The total number of visits. in- cluding health education visits made to 15S new mothers and new babies directly after delivery was 32,S8S,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)


 New York, April 14-cUP)-- Stocks advanced in hgnt trading in to-day's short session. With few exceptions the main list was up fractions to a point near the close. Several special issues and pre-. ferred stocks gained as much as Is points.
 Island Creek Coal preferred sold at 1O5, up 16%. Milwaukee Electric railway preferred jumped IA points to 70 on single trans- action. Loose Wiles preferred on an odd-lot transaction sold 128, up 7k and Hamilton Watch prefer. red 45h, up 5h.
 The foregoing were the excep. tions. Among the few issues to decline were Western Union which lost more than a point and few of the rails which made fractional recessions.
 Amusements were strong and active as 497O. Utilities made small gains as did steels. Motors held around the previous close. Small advances were noted in Am erican Can, American Telephone, Consolidated Gas, Chrysler, Du Pont, U. s. Steel, Woolworth, Sears Roebuck, and General Electric. Liggett & Myers B rose poin. to 93 34 to feature the tobaccos. Mining issues were inconspicuous on the tape bue their prices held firm, notably the silver issues which had gains ranging to a point.
 Steel common picked up and other steels followed when the Youngstown operating rate was announced at an advance of points for the beginning of next week. The Youngstown area pro- duces large amounts of steel for automobile companies and it's &C., tivity reflects greater production of automobiles.
 Bonds made a better showing than stocks. Prices rose for the 18th consecutive day. Successful conversion of part of the Fourth Liberty 4 IA per cent loan to bonds bearing 3 IA per cent in- terest and calling of an additional 1,2OO, ,0O0 of the issue for re- demption October IS lent con- fidence and aided the market for government bonds. Amusement bonds were strong along with their stocks.
 Commodities were mostly lower. Grains eased fractionally; cotton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
County Medical Assn
 ToHold 15Oth Session
Dr Kirschbaum, Local Medical Examiner, in Charge of
 Program; Local Representatives to Be Selected

Dr Edward H. kirschbaum, local medical examiner. is chairman of the committee in charge of the program for the 150th annual meeting of the New Haven County Medical association which is sched.. uled to be held In New Haven on the 18th. Assisting Dr Kirschbaum are Dr E.. w. Foster and Dr J. H. Bumstead of New Haven.
 The Waterbury Medical associa- ton will meet in about week to elect delegates to the county ses- sion. At the New Haven meeting officers and committees for the coming year will be elected and other business pertinent to the af- fairs of the organization will be discussed.
 The state business session will take place at 8 o'clock in the evening at the Racebrook Country club. It will be preceded by a banquet, starting at 2 o'clock.
 Delegates to the state conven- society, to be held in Bridgeport on May 23 and 24, will also be selected, @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
BY ELsfER c. wALzER


 New York, April 14-(UP) = Traders in stocks became. wary during the past week. A few in- vestors bought some of the pre- ferred and special issues which ad- vanced substantially in some in- stances. The main list, however, barely held it's own.
 Worry over stock market regula- ton wash 8 principal factor in the 1ethargy of the market. While the senate and house worked to modify the Stock Exchange bill and many changes were made, Wall street was non-committal on their irm- port.
 As far as business was concern ed, the odds favored the construc- tive side. Only two of the major indices declined-car loadings be- cause of a sharp drop coming with the better weather, and electricity output which might also be attrib- uted to warmer weather.
 There were sharp advances in bank clearings, steel operations, automobile production, building, and shipments by the United States Steel corporation. The electrical equipment companies reported gains Of more than 50 per cent in the first quarter orders as com pared with a year ago. Business failures were the lowest in 14 years.
 Business leaders continued to voice optimism at their annual meetings of stockholders. Tom w. Girdler, head of Republic Steel corporation, said his company ex- pccted to make money despite higher costs and higher wages.
 Steel orders mounted rather sharply in advance of April 10 when a new price schedule went into effect to offset recent 10 per cent rise in wages of steel workers. Much of the business for steel companies for the second quarter was placed ahead. of the rise and hence at the old lowed rates. That gives the steel units Q considerable handicap over the immediate future.
 Commodities were mixed and under the same influences as the stock market = regulation fear,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
Scout News

The method. of writing news for publication was the subject of a talk by George Haig. member of tho staff of the Waterbury Repub- lican at q tea given for scribes of the Girl Scout council yesterday afternoon. Miss Edna Weber, di- rector, also spoke on this subject.
 Tea was served by LaVerne Bengston. Esther Skipp, Gladys Walter and Jean Seeley.
 Those present were Miss Edna Weber, Miss Mildred Turney and Miss Dorothy Laing, all officials of the council, and the following troop members: Eleanor Webster, q: Betsy Shattuck, A: Norma Berluti, 4B; Guldane Keshian, 5; Betty Zibell, "A; Jean Fitzpatrick, >7B: Angeline Russo, g.: Lillian Under hill, g.; Edna Matthews, 10B: Mary Azunaris, 12: Ada Belcher, 13; Barbara Pierpont, IS: Angelina Marciano, 18: Jean Shea, IT: Ra- chel Seaver. IS: Gloria Lorenz, 20: Barbara Adams, Margaret Graney, Ada Hallock and Carolyn Boards ley, troop 1. Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
Sheriff Walks In;
 Boarders Go Out

Seven men and Q woman, who had appropriated as their home the tencments of a thrce-story building at 281 Bank street, were elected by Sheriff Nick Jamele this noon.
 The group had broken in through tic back entrance and had been using the tenements as dwellings for several weeks. They were expelled n short time ago but the sheriff re- ccived reports that they had returned. When lic entered the place this noon he found that the eight had bits of old furniture strcwn hcrc and there about the tcnements and was apparently prepared for long stay.
 The building is owned by the Colonial Trust company and is heinz administered by the shcriff.
 Sheriff Jamcle interrupted preparations for dinner when he entered the place this morning. The eight nOn-rent- paying residents had begun to get the noon meal ready and were apparently waiting for guests.
 After securing the tene- mcnts to make sure that none of the bOardcrs had escaped him, the sheriff barred the rear entrance. fastened all windows and sealed the front door.
 It was raining heavily as the eight without a home shufflcd out of the block and began to look for new quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
Churches Plan
 for Memorials

Catholics of Waterbury will offer up prayers for the late Bishop John J. Milan at all masses in local chnrehes tomorrow morning. Many holy commnnions will be Of- fcretl for the rcpOse of his soul.
 Thengh plans are still in- definite. most of the city's Catholic churches will have memorial masses for the bishop i'm the near future. All local pastors will attend the pOntiflcal mass of requiem in Hartford on Tuesday. while many will be in Hartford toe morrow night tQ assist In chanting the office Of the deatI.
 Familiar to mans Water Iinrians fhrong;a his frequent visits Ipes-c. Bishop Milan was briOvcfi by the Catholic pop ilacc 0f fltc city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
AIRMAIL BILL
 FOR TUESDAY

Washington, April 14-(U.P)- Acting senate Majority Leader Pat Harrison, D, Miss. said to-day the Black Mex ellar permanent airmail bill. nearing completion under in- creasing republican fire. would be laid before the senate Tuesday.
 The special airmail Investigating committee took an adjournment after Senator Warren R. Austin. R, Vermont, completed a prelimin- ary examination intended to show that non-subsidized independent airiines vigorously campaigned to force wholesale cancellation of contracts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
NEW YORK NOT
 DRINKING MUCH

Albany, N. r., April 14.-(UP) A study was in progress today under direction of Governor Leh- man to determine why New York state residents are consuming only half the amount of legal liquors, wines and beer they were expected to drink.
 AS result of the comparatively low consumption, revenues from these sources are considerably be- low what had been anticipated. The governor, in special message to the legislature yesterday urging passage of his tax program, indi- cated that the states anticipated budget deficit at the end of the current fiscal year June 30 of $2S,. 685,576 might be greater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
AIRCRAFT WILL
 BE SUPERVISED

New York. April 14-(UP)-All contracts and business activities of United Aircraft and Transport corporation hereafter will be sup ervised by a special stockholders protective committee, officials of the concern announced today.
 In a letter to the company's 23,- 900 common stockholders, George Brokaw Compton, chairman of the new committee, said its purpose would be to "check"N the proposed of the company and to prevent any intercompany con- tracts which might prove detri- mental to the best interests"
 The move, it was apparent, was .. result of the recent governmental order directing reorganization Of all companies which intend to bid for air mail contracts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
INVESTMENT STOCKS
 ARE HIGHER AGAIN

New York, April 14-Investment trust securities continued to ad- vance during the past week. The average for the common stocks of the ten leading management trusts influenced by the leverage factor stood at 1925 as of the close April 13, compared with 14.7S on April 6.
 The average of the non-leverage stocks stood at 16.6S as of the close April 13, compared with 16.01 at the close on April 6. The average of the mutual funds clos ed at 11.55, compared with 11.49 at the close of the previous week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14

At the banquet the principal speaker will be pr Francis A. Taught of Philadelphia, who will discuss Notes On the Progress of Medical Economies in the Phila- delphia Medical Society,""
 Before the opening of the an- nual meeting members of the asso- citation will be invited to play golf and attend a golfers luncheon at the Racebrook country club at 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
 Among the principal speakers at the business session will be Dr Richard F. Rand of New Haven, retiring president of the county as- sociation, and pr John T. King. Jr, of Baltimore, Md. who will discuss Mechanical Factors in HXpertension."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
FEDERAL TRADE.
 COM. TO HELP,

Washington, April 14.--CUP)-- The federal trade commission pre- pared today to cooperate in the New York state public utility inc quiry by rendering it's documentary evidence and assistance to the New York senate judiciary committee.
 Paul J. McCauley, New York committee counsel, and State Sena- tor Byrne, committee chairman, were to confer with Robert B. Healy, trade commission chief counsel, and William T. Chantland, another guiding figure in the power probe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
Fourth Liberty Loans AZ Per Cent Bonds of
 1933-3S NOTICE OF SECOND CALL
 J11IR pARTUA

FOR PARTIAL
 REDEMPTION BEFORE
 MATURITY
 To Holders of Fourth Liberty
 Loan A @ Bonds
 of 1933-3B and Others Concerned
 Public Notice is Hereby Given
 All outstanding Fourth Liberty Loan 4 IA percent bonds of 1eS3- 193S (here matter referred to as Fourth 1-fs) bearing serial num- bers the final digit of which is 8 or 2 (such serial numbers In the case of permanent coupon bonds being prefixed by the corresponding dis. tinguishing letter H. or B. respec- tively). Are hereby called for re- which date interest on such bonds called for redemption will cease.
 This second call for partial re. demption is made pursuant to the provision for redemption contained in the bonds and in Treasury De- September 2S, 1918. Under which the bonds were originally issued. The bonds to be redeemed having been determined by lot in the manner prescribed by the secretary of the treasury.
 Outstanding Fourth 1-4s bear. ing serial numbers (and prefix let- ters) other than these designated are not included in or affected by this second call for partial redemp- tion.
 Holders of Fourth 4 Ifs now | called for redemption on October 15, 1894, may, in advance to that date, be offered the privilege of l exchanging their called bonds for | other interest-bearing obligations of the United States. In which event public notice will hereafter be given.
 Full information regarding the presentation and surrender of | Fourth Ifs under this call Is given in Department Circular No. | 509. Dated April 13, 1884. HENRY MORGENTHAU Jr Secretary of the Treasury. Treasury Department, Washington, April 13, 1884.
 Fourth 1-4's bearing serial nums bers ending in g, 0, or l, have here- tofore been called for redemption on April 15, 1884. on which date interest on such bonds will cease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14

The Blue fleet was commanded by Admiral David F. Sellers, mak- ing his last cruise as commander in-chief of all the craft afioat.
 Great Fight Starts
 iThe battle opened when the ves- sells in the Blue fleets outer screen flashed dispatches of the opposing groups position and bearing.
 The defenders great guns found their range and simulated firing
 With destroyers sweeping to the Hanks of both fleets, the opposing commanders directed whitening fire" until range was closed to death grips. Vessel after vessel dropped out of the battle line as commanders conceded moral hits"
 Aircraft reeling overhead in mock combat supplied realistic touch when two land planes from the Carrier Saratoga dropped into the sea with dead" engines. Both pilots were picked up by destroy CTS and placed aboard the Cruiser Houston.
 Drama of the Sea
 With the United States Fleet at Sea, April 14--(By Radio to the United Press)--A drama of the sea was enacted to-day with Comman- der F. F. Murdock in the leading role.
 Murdock, attached to the med ical corps aboard the aircraft car rier Saratoga, received radio word of his wife's death in Coronado. San Diego suburb. Then the tanker Beacon Oil appeared for medical help for its engineer. stricken with paralysis.
 Murdock was granted emergen- cy leave. He was taken to the tanker to attend the stricken engi- neer until the vessel reaches San Pedro. Then Murdock will rush ashore to attend the funeral of his wife M se
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-14
RABBIT BIRTH
 CONTROL
EFFECTIVE

Buffalo, N. Y. (UP).-Birth control has been extended to rab- bitdom, 1t was disclosed at a meet ing here of the Niagara Frontier Rabbit and Small Stock asso citation Without any regard for either eco- nomics or eugenics. one pair of fond rabbits used to have any where from 4S to 240 bunnies a year. But under the new code for rabbits, the same parents have only about 40 to 30 offspring year.