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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
THE SMALL HOME
 OWNER BENEFITS
New Housing Bill to Be of
 Great Help to the Work. ing Man

Washington, June 2l-(UP)-
 The small home owner or the work ing man who wants to become one
 will benefit most under the hous- ing bill which awaited President Roosevelt's signature today accord- ing to those who participated Tn
 drafting the measure. While final details of procedure for those who wish to obtain the benefits of the act must await ad. ministrative machinery now being
 set up, 1t will operate after this fashion:
 The home owner who wishes to improve his property by new roof, new plumbing, new heating equip ment or other repairs to make 1t more habitabIe will be able to nn-
 ance the work.
 To do so he will first obtain a low bid from responsible con- tractor. He will take this to his banker or recognised building and loan association. If the work and contract Is approved the job will be completed and the contractor will 4 receive his pay from the finance
 ing agency.
 The heme owner then will pay the debt off on the installment
 plan over period up to i've yeara paying interest at five per cent. The government enters the picture by Guaranteeing the loan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
P0NZI ORDERED
 TO BE DEPORTED
Must G0 Back to His Native Land By the
 10th of July

Washington, June 2l-(UPl- Charles Ponzi, notorious swindler whe recently was released from tho Massae husetts state prison, Charles town, Mass, was ordered deported not later than July 10, by the labor department today.
 Ponxi, foreign exchange shop rackets, caused losses ot millions of dollars, lost his fight before the board of reviews of tho United states immigration and naturaliza- ton to escape deportation. He Is nItalian.
 An order for his deportation had been entered prior to his release from prison, but he appealed to the board of reviews, contending he was not deportable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
TRIAL WITNESS
 JAILED FOR
 CONTEMPT CASE
$z5,O0O Suit Going On in Court When He Lied
 in Testimony

Joe Boiinsky, Of Woodbury, wit. ness and defendant in a &26, 900 nc. ton tried In superior court was sentenced to 10 days in tho county Jaii today by Judge Edwin C. Dick. lHson, who found him in contempt, Tn sentencing Boiinsky Judge Dick. cBs0n, who found him in contempt. fresh his memory. The court thought B0jjnSky had made con- Gicttng statements during tho trial Of tho case.
 Tho suit was that of Eleanor Dersneh Of Waterbury against Ray. nlond shobrinBky and Joe Bolinsky. The girl claimed she was per. fnGnentIy injured when shobrin. sky's car in which she was riding met in collision with B0linskys on Bon Sherman hill.
 Previous Action
 Tn q previous civil action brought by BoIinsky against Sh0brinBky. Joe was awarded ei3,000 damages. The amount was upheld after m appeal to the supreme court. Joe was called as witness in the case as the evidence was being mplet- cd in the trial. Tn answer to q quos. ton put to him by Attorney John T. Cassidy, counsel for the girl, Joe said he could do no work Of any sort since the accident. Flo denied tbat he worked as a ditch digger in We0dbury.
 Attorney Cassidy placed Henry Hitchcock on the stand to refute J0e's testimony. Mr Hitchcock said (CoBtipuef on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
DEFENSE LAWYER IN MILLEN CASE
 TRAPS WITNESS
States Star Admitted He Had Borrowed Money of
 MurtOn Millen
By MARTIN KANE

 (Unltcd Press Stan Correspondent , ,Courthouse, Dcdham, Mass, Jun' ?l-(UP)--Thol governments ko, witness at Norma Brighton Nil lens murder.aeeessory trial ad' mitted under cross examination to- day that he borrowed money from Norma's husband after learning that he had robbed a Necdhan bank of $15,0o0 and killed two DO. lieemen,
 Tho amount of the loan was not mentioned,
 George A. Douglas, Norma's dimsnutive attorney, wrested the admission from Saul Mossinger, 95, Of Brooklyn, N, F., on whom the state largely depends to convict tho l9-year old parsons daughter on charges which might send her to prison for 2l years.
 In admitting that he borrowed the money, Messinger emphasized that at tho time he did not believe Murton Millen's story of the bank robbery and murders,
 Despite oppressive heat which shot the courtroom therometer to near %, tho stoeky, neatly.drossod Mossinger remained cool through out the intensive grilling. But Norma, seated . few feet away with head lowered and eyes floor ward, was obviously uneomfort- able, once sho asked for a glass of leo water, and when Q court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
WATERBURY MAN FINED TO-DAY IN
 BOROUGH COURT
Michael Arcari of Walnut Street Paid $1O and
 Costs of S1O.26

1gaugatuek, June 2t-Michael Areart Of 50 Walnut street exten. sion, Waterbury was fined 9t0 And costs of S1O2e this morning on q charge of rectiess driving ip b0r. 0Ugh court today. Morris CriBer oi 40 Eimwo0d avenue, Waterbury had e charge of reckless drivine n0jIed without being put to pIel aBA Philip BOsfo of 3g Blrft street, WaierbuFy, accused tef1 I similar cj1arge, Was found not gull. fy aDd discharged. All were arrest. cd yesterday by CaDt1in bkeiiy aft. sr each having complained aga'nsi tho otheE
 Ralph Zeii0 Of HubbeIl avenue 0aj(Vilie, was fined Si and costs. oi StO,2g on R charge Of operating without his registration, and Sa OH R charge Of operating without ap operators license,
 Tine cases Of James J, gracati 800 South W00js0n street Water bury, Jossph Kuzia, 23 12 N0ytt Spring street, Ansonia and Jobf UAmbrus0 Of 90 Central avenue Ans0nia, .aiI accused Of violation of borough parking ordinance, were noIled on forfeiture Of beBd' Of 42 each,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
WRITER OF HUM0R
 DIES SUDDENLY
Thorne Smith Died at His Florida Home. One Book
 Left Unfinished

Sarasota, Florida, June 2l = (UP) Thorne Smith, 42 year old humorous author Of many best sellers including the Topper" stories, and "Turnab0ut," died here late yesterday of q Heart Attack,
 News Of his death was not re' veaIed by the family until today, .
 Smith was probably the. most successful of contemporary humor- lsts. with six or seven books 'n print at the same time. Some of his more popular were "skin ana Bondes," the Bishops yaegers, Wrurnabout", Topper" "RaIn ID the Doorway; Trooper Takes 4 Trip"
 smith was born in 1892 at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md' His father was Commapder James ThOrne smith, who was supervisor of the Port Of New York during
 He was educated at Locustda!s Academy, Va, and at Dartnohtn.
 Smith had been in Florida Tor some time with his wife, the former Celia Sullivan, and their two daughters, Marion and June. He had apparently been in good heaItb and was finishing a new noVeL Florioug Pool.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
OLD PHYSICIAN
 PASSED AWAY

New Haven, Conn, June 2i.-- (uP) --Ur Ernest Leroy Thomson. S4. the city's oldest physician ana the first of his profession to nave a telephone installed in his home, died late yesterday.
 He had been bed-ridden Tor more hip which failed to heal.
 1t was Mr Thomson's claim he was the first physician in the world ever to be aroused in the middle Of the night by the Jingle of the telephone bell. A photograph of the first telephone directory hung beside his bed for many years.
 He was q native Of New Haven. received his elementary education Al Middletown and was graduated from Yale Medical school In 1874: His widow survives. The funeral will be held Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
Final Neze,S Flashes
REWARD FOR DILLINCER

Washington, June 21.-(UP)-P Posting of $25,000 reward for the capture of John Dillinger, notorious outlaw, by the department of justice was expected shortly when it was learned today that a list of U. s. public enemies" was being gress authorized the attorney general to desig-. nate public enemies" which automatically would put price on their heads. It was considered cer- tain that Dillinger would be on the list and prob- ably would receive the No. designation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
Lost Woman Attorney
 Still BaffLes Police
New York Officers Have Covered All Avenues, But Can Find No Real Clues-Vienna Connects Her With
 An International Ring of Spies

Now York, June 9l.-(UP)- Police woro bafflod today In thcir efforts to link "Captain" Ivan Poderjay definitely with the disap. pearaneo of Agnes c, Tufverson, Now York and Detroit lawyer missing since December 20, sixteen days after she married the inter national lover" at tho Little Church Around tho Corner.
 "a xienna police. holding Poderjay 'at tho request of New York au, thorities, threatened to release hln unless indietublo and oXtradltablt charges woro brought against him
 Now York police, seeking evi. denee to confirm their belief that Miss Tufverson had boon murdered could find no substantial proof New bits of information were palnstakingly checked.
 Among tho facts collected by Now York police within tho pas, ?4 hours wore;
 i-Thcy believed they had learned whore Poderjay purchased the "mysterious" trunk, big enough to hold a body, whie he guarded on a voyage to Eurd Q,
 2-They establishoN it was Pod. orjay himsoif, not Miss Tufvorson who told their maid not Co report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
GIRL KILLS MAN
 SHE WAS TO WED
"Mail Order" Husband to Be Got Drunk-She
 Shot Him

Vlarlon, Pa, Juno ?i-(UP)--A little glove factory. girl, Loona Menser, charged with murdering her prospeetlvo 8l-yoar-old mail order" husband fought back tears as she sat In jail today thinking Of n loyal mother who came to her aid. Memories of her mother's visit crowded her mind as sho mur- murod, half to herself, "t didn't moan to kill him.. just wanted him to leave mo alono." Mrs Net tic Menser, b2-yenr-old widow and mother of i2 children, hurried here from Conshocton, O., whom she heard that 'Leona was in trouble" Leona herself, clinging to the bars of her cell, told her mother about killing the 6l-year. old farmer, John Kelly, who was to be her "mail order husband"
 "Aother, l didn't moan to-" she said as her breath caught and her faco blanched. Ut was awful. Just before I was to marry him he got awful drunk. He came at me, and I shot him. But mother. didn't mean to. I just wanted him to leave me alone"
 Leona, who never before had n "steady boy friend" wanted to get married, she said. and have a real home of my own" She decided "just for fun" to answer an adver- tjsement In marriage bureau ad, Kelly, after several letters had passed between them, sent her bus fare to come here from Coshocton and marry him.
 Leona gave up a glove factory job and came in search of her TO- nlance-a home of her own, wealth and what she believed middle aged husband. But Kelly was not wealthy. and he was 61. She decid- ed to marry anyhow. however, for a home of her own.
 Before she returned to Ohio. Mrs Menser promised to "get money somehow, child, to pay for your defense. 1t would be easier If l didn't have so many others"
 'Leona was always good girr' she told jail attendants. "I gave her e good Christian fetching up. and she wanted to get married like any other nice girl. She V ouldn't have done this awful thing unless she was forced to. God will see that no harm comes to her."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
NUDE BATHING
 WAS PUNISHED
Yale Instructor, His Wife and Two Friends Paid
 Up Fines

Hamden, Conn. June 2l,-(UP) "A Yalo instructor, his wife and two friends, arrested Q week age for nude bathing In tho city's water supply. paid fnes tn town court to. day on charges of less serious na' ture.
 The nude bathing count was changed to bathing in Lake Whit ney and Julian A. Ripley, Jr. 26 Sterling research fellow In social seionce, and recipient of degrees at Harvard and University of Vir' ginia paid a fine of $2b and costs and received suspended lb-day jail sentence, On another charge of trcsspassing he was penalixed s10.
 His wife. Barbara, 24, was sim. ilarly fined. =
 Charles Van Wick Brooks, es Westport, an author, and his broth CT, Oliver, IS, were lined $2b and costs each for illegal bathing and received suspended judgment on tresspassing charges. All pleaded guilty.
 Bay. N. Y.
 More Punishment
 Allegan, Mich, June 2l.-OP) Mrs Ophelia Ring, wife of Fred Ring, Kalamazoo dancing master and operator of the Sunshine Sports League camp near here, was Tree to return to her nudist colony to- day on two years probation. But she was clothed. She was placed on probation and assessed fine of $5C and costs yesterday by Circuit Judge Fred T. Miles, after she pleaded guilty to charge of in' decent exposure. Her husband is n jail serving a 60-day sentence on q similar charge. He also had to pay a fine of $500. The Ring colony was raided by Allegan county authorities last Labor day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
NO DOUBT OF SUICIDE

East Hampton, Conn, June 21-(UP)-The deaths of Edward Golf, 26, and Mrs Mary Hop per, 23, whose bodies were found in Basham lake, Moodus last night, their wrists lashed to- gether by handkerchief, was attributed today suicide pact "There is no doubt in my mind" said Judge Culver, "but that they were madly in love with each other and for some reason known only to themselves, decided to end their lives together"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
POLICEMAN WAS RIGHT THERE TO
 STOP ROBBERS
Ca h Register on Side. walk, Stolen Auto at the
 Curb, Thieves Ran

Alarmed by tho approach of . policeman after they had almost completed n well-planned burglary, thieves Inst night failed In m at. tempt to loot reBtnurant at 12 Vino street owned by Frank Homiek. In thoir getaway they abandoned stolen car, equipped with stolen markers, and slot machine, which was loft on the sidewalk on upper Cherry street.
 Patrolmnn Patrick O'Rourko was approaching tho corner of Cherry and Vino streets carly this morn : ing whom ho saw several mon flee, Ho gave ehnBo but was tumble to locate them.
 Found Stolen Car
 Returning to the scene he found an abandoned car and, on chorry street, c slot machine, A ehoek
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
MAKE POSTOFFICE PAY

Stroudsburg, Pa, June 21.-(UP)--Post- master Gen. James A. Farley hopes to make the postal service pay for itself in 1884, thing it has done only seven times since 1890, he revealed to- federal building. Since 1890 the post office de- partn,ent has been sef-sustaining only in seven of the yearly periods" he said. "For the fiscal wear 1882 there was net deficit of $152, ,246, 1SS For the fiscal year 1888 there was net deficit of $5O,683, ,605.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21

production companies were 10 near announcements of the Episcopal committee.
 Members of the committee, of which Archbishop McNichs las Is chairman, are: Bishop John K. Noll, Ft Wayne. Ind; Bishop John J. Cantwell Los Angeles, and Bishop Hugh Boyle, Pittsburgh.
 Movie Industry There
 The movie industry officials at- tending are J. 1. Breon, Hollywood, and Martin Quigley, New York. The Episcopal committee stressed that the movie mon were not here to take official part in the con- ference. but merely were being permitted to attend and receive the decisions of the committee"
 In an interview, Archbishop Mc- Nicholas emphasized that "the drive of tho Catholic church to protect its members from the banc- ful influences of salacious and filthy moving pictures has just be- gun"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21

iB an appearance during the di. vOrce trial today Of Joseph Min. gPone Of Naugatuek against Anna MingF0ne Of New Haven. The capias writ was given Deputy Sheriff John Jenusaitbs to serve upon the policeman.
 Insisted OD Appearance
 PatFoInaH Lyneh's testimony, counsel agreed, would not bc go vtt0iiy important, there having been sufficient evidence presented in tho trial, but Judge Dickenson insisted upon tho offlcers' appear. anee in view Of the subpoena,
 Mingrone seeks a decree Of di. vOres on grounds of cruelty and misconduct, Judge Dickenson re.
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
FRANCE SHOULD PAY

Paris, June 20-(UP)-France should pay the war debt to the United States in wines, Garbiel Hanotaux. who was foreign minis- ter in 1898. suggested In q speech to the American club today.
 "There Is only one solution," he said. France should pay in nature with bordeaux, burgundies and champagnes,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
M'NEIL TO BE NEW SECRETARY
 OF COMMITTEE
Bridgeport Man Will Be Named SO0n-First Re.
 ward He Received
Ky WILLIAM D. CLARK flJnltetl Press Stnff COrreSDONdcnt)


 New Haven, Conn, June ?l,--- (UP)-unloss there Is a general change of mind in administration circles. Archibald McNeil, Bridge. port, will be tho next secretary of tho democratic national committee,
 This was assured today from an unimpeaehable source and his ean- didacy was said to have the back Ing of Postmaster General James ], Farley and President Roosevelt, both of whom have been friends of long standing with tho Connect. cut national committeeman,
 McNeil would take tho place ot Robert Jackson, Now Hampshire, who resigned several months ago after an administration attack on alleged lobbying activities of poii' tielan- lawyers at tho capital. Since then thore has been no replace' ment,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
WOMAN AFTER STRIKE CROWD

Washington, June 21.-(UP)-A soft voiced. brown eyed woman today took decisive steps to end the biggest labor strike in the coun- try. that of the Pacific coast longshoremen, af- fecting about 10000 men. Madam Secretary. of Labor Frances Perkins, brandishing the same big stick which she threatened to use in the steel in dustry dispute, wired the longshoremen and their employers to submit their quarrel to an arbitrator from her departments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
PEOPLE IN TERROR

fstanbul. Tur3ed. June 21-(UP) --Inhabitants of western Anatoiia were nanic stricken today after a eioudburst, hall and snow storm and an earthquake.
 The towns of Ushak, Igparta end Mougia were flooded and segi- oEsly damaged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
7luo Screen Directors At Conference Held M Rectory Of Archbishop
Most Rev John T. McNicholas of Cincinnati Conduct. ing Attacks on Filth in Movies - Sally Rand
 Ousted By Catholics of Syracuse

Cincinnati Ohio, June 21 = (UP) = Vital develop ents in the drive of the Catholic Church for reform of the moving picture industry discussed today at the home of the Most Rev. John T. McNichoas, Archbishop of Cincinnati.
 The twoday conference called to further plans in the crusade which already had such telling effect tho Movie industry that two representatives from leading
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. June 21 (UP)-Gov. ernment expenses and receipts of the current fiscal year to June l9s compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Year S6,S25,732,3S5.56 $4,955. .939. .056.62
 Receipts
 $3,O27,915,576.09 $2,014,2sS,21b.9b
 Deficit 8, ,797, s16.s09.47 S2.941.e5o.st0.63 Cash Balance ..... $2.722.602,i64.37
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
City Patrolman Is Brought Into Court By Capias
Policeman Dennis Lynch Failed to Appear as Witness in Divorce Case-Judge Dickenson Issued Capias;
 Administered Rebuke to the Officer

police officer isn't any superior to court than judge of the superior court Judge Edwin C. Dcenson said to Paroman Dennis Lynch when the officer appeared the witness stand today in response order of capas previously directed to be issued by the court when the policeman failed to report after being subpoenaed
 The capas order unique procedure rarely evoked local courts was issued when Paroman Lynch did not put
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
BUCKNER ELECTED

New Haven, June 2l-UP)- Yale university has announced the reelection of Mortimer N. Buckner, chairman of the board of trustees of the New York Trust company. as afmuni fellow of the Yale cor |poratIon. for six yeaxa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
SIX WE'RE KILLED

Mulhouse, France, June 21-(u P)-Six workmen were killed to- day when workman's train crash, ed into a bumper near here ana two coaches were telescoped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
Markets At Q Glance

Stocks hold gains of fractions to points In dull
 trading Bonds irregular; utilities firm. Curb stocks irregular in narrow range. Chicago stocks quiet and mixed. Call money l per cent. Foreign exchange easier. Wheat off 1M to 1N cent; corn of % to h; oats
 lower. Cotton steady around previous closing levels. Rubber up Co of 3 points. Silver futures rise 10 to 19 points. Bar silver up h at 45M cents an ounce. Copper 9 cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
PRESIDENT HAS
 ARRIVED AT NEW
 LONDON ALREADY
Got There One Day Ahead of Schedule-Will Stay
 On the Yacht

New London, Conn, Juno el.- (UP)--The yacht SoQuoia, carry ing President Roosevelt and his party, anchored In the channel or tho submarine base here today ut 10;A0 a, m, EDIT.
 A one-pounder at tho coast guard base boomed n presidential salute as tho yacht turned in from Long Island sound, q day ahead of schedule. The president intended to remain on board all day, 1t was understood from Commander Henry Coylc, eommandant Ut the base.
 Several patrol boats escorted the yacht from tho mouth of the river to the base, a distance of about three miles.
 Later Captain Thomas Wtthers, Jr, base commander. and Comman- der Jones of It Trumbull Training station, boarded tho Sequola to pay their respects to tho president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-21
Kept Himself Busy

En route to New London, Conn, with President Roosevelt, Juno sl, (UP) --Business of state occupied tho attention of President Roose- welt today as he steamed lolsurely toward the scene of the Yale. Har. ward boat races aboard his yacht Sequoia.
 MT Roosevelt turned toward New London from New Haven where yesterday ho received an honorary degree from Yalo university and defended the use of the brain trust
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Cloudy-Mild Tonight;
 Showers on Friday Full weafhss Report Pass 4
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Evening star., 1934-10-17

especially by the unequivocal assur-
ance Of Donald Richbers that no
changes ia the price provisions Of the
steel code are contemplated.
Even though the danger Of price
generalization now seems to have
been forestalled. 1t is . question how
long present wages can be main
tained IL business volume does not
increase.
Greater confidence now seem.
ingly In the making, may OF course
provide the needed impetus to lag
sing entefprise.
Pending the trsnalation OF better
sentiment into greater demand. the
iron and steel market remains lethar-
gle
Most railroads are curtailing their
expenditures. but 4 number Of West.
erh roads are preparing rail specifca-
tions. which suseestS that another
0oyernment-sponsored rail buying
program Is being launched"
s Steel bookings from the automotive
industry, the review said. have sunk
but the steel trade still Ninss to the
hope that substantial buying of steel
for new models will develop by the
end Of the month"
The Iron Age composite price for
heavy melting steel remains un-
changed at $3.50 4 ton for the fourth
week. Composites for finished steel
and pig iron are also unaltered at
2.124 cents . pound and $l7.s0 . ton.
respectively. 4