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The Washington times., 1934-06-07
MISS PERKINS
TOTALKW|TH
EXECUTIVE
Labor Secretary to Present
Case for Workers; Johnson
Fears Compromise Failure
By International News Service

BY International News Service
President Roosevelt was drawn
more closely into the threatened
steel strike crisis today when
Secretary of Labor Perkins agreed
to present the workers grievances
to the executive.
This agreement followed meet
ing of steel union leaders with
Miss Perkins and Edward F. Nc
Grady, Assistant Labor Secretary
and labor adviser to the MIRA.
Secretary Perkins also asked the
Department of Justice for a com.
prehenSive report on the Pitts
burgh steel district.
johnson, Richberg Confer
Immediately following the re-
turn of Recovery Administrator
Hugh s. johnson from his ap-
parently fruitless meeting with the
nations steelmasters in New York,
the MIRA chieftain was cloSeted
with Mr.. McGrady and Donald
Richberg, chief counsel to the
MIRA. IT,
General Johnson confirmed re-
ports that the steel masters had
not rejected his plan of setting up
a National Labor Board for the
steel industry, but had asked for
more time to consider the pro
posal. It was further pointed out
by NRA officials and labor union
leaders that neither side had
brought the "closed shop" PROPOSE.
ton into the situation.
"Red Herring" Charged
The labor leaders explained
their demands, unchanged, were
for a guaranty regarding Section
IA of the National Industrial Re-
covery Act. This. section guar
antees the right to hold elections
for the purpose of collective bar
gaining.
The closed shop argument, the
union leaders claimed, was only a
red herring" dragged across the
trail by the employers.
Meanwhile, fresh fuel was added
to the controversy when union
leaders charged that 116 employees
of the Weirton Steel Company,
including two mmbers of the dele
CATION now in washington, had
ben summarily fried" for their
organization efforts.
Wire To President
In telegram to President
Roosevelt, the leaders demanded;
"Are we to understand that
discharge is the penalty for any
steel workers who joins the
union or who commits the crime :.
of coming to see you to obtain
enforcement of section J of the
National Industrial Recovery
act?"
The telegram was signed by
eight steel union leaders Of the
Tri-State. District of Ohio, Penn
sylvania and West Virginia. They
were Mel Moore, Charles Green
wood, William ]. Long, George
Moore and Jake Entinger, all Of
Weirton; Clarence Irwin, YoungS-
town, Ohio: William J. Spang,
Duquesne. Pa, and Roy Kelsey,
Gary, Ind.
Observers close to the recent
meetings of the Iron and Steel
Institute report that the steel
masters, far from being fright
ened by the workers threatened
strike, welcome a "S..l',wdown."
The steel industry Of 100000
(COntinued on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1934-06-07
DR.. HOWdrd Quits
His Post With NRA

DR.. Earl Dean Howard. deputy
administrator of the NRA, has
resigned his office to return to
private business, it was revealed
today by MIRA Administrator
Hugh S. Johnson.
One of the earliest officials
appointed to serve in the recov-
cry agency, DR.. Howard is in pri-
vate life a vice president of Hart,
Schaffner and Marx. His home
is in Evanston, ILL.,
The Washington times., 1934-06-07
u. S. to Bring Back
Husband as SLAYER
Rx International News SerYice

BY International News Service
Extradition proceedings will be
instituted soon to effect the re-
turn from Port Au Spain, Trini-
dad, of Arthur Wilson, alias Rob-
ert Jones, wanted in Texas in
connection with the Staying of
his wife last November 5.
The State Department Was
awaiting receipt of the necessary
papers from E, Paso County
Texas, to institute extradition
proceedings.
The Washington times., 1934-06-07
WA 7 Gil MAN
QUESTIONED
BY POLICE
Open Door Hints IncendiariSm
In 4 Alarm Blaze at
GobeI Building
picture on Page g.

Fire Of suspected incendiary
origin swept through the Gobel
Packing Plant in Benning early
today, causing damage estimated
at close to 100000.
Four alarms were turned in and
firemen battled the blaze for more
than three hours before it was
brought under control.
The night watchman at the
plant was taken into custody by
police from the Eleventh Precinct
for questioning.
SchrOm on Scene
Chief Engineer Charles E.
Schrom took personal charge of
fighting the blaze and directed
that the third and fourth alarms
be turned in.
The first alarm was turned in
at 2:40 a. m. Chief A. S. Haight,
Of the Third Battalion, respond
ing to the alarm, reported that he
saw flames shooting high in the
air from two miles away.
Arriving at the plant, he or
dered the second box pulled. This
brought Chief Schrom, who or
dered the next two alarms. The
Casualty Hospital ambulance also
responded. but no one was in
jured.
Firemen had a difficult task in
keeping the flames from spread
ing to the adjoining Union Stock
Yards.
Plant UnOccupied
The Gobel plant has been va
cant for some time. Dean
Thomas, 20, First block East Cap
itol Street, the watchmen, said
that he was standing by the
main gate when he saw smoke
pouring from the main building,
about 200 yards away. He turned
in the first alarm.
Firemen reported they hund
the lock on the rear door of the
building broken. Captain s. j.
Marks of the Eleventh precinct
then ordered the Waterman held
for questioning.
The blaze started in the base
ment and swept through the two
story building, wrecking valuable
packing machinery.
The Washington times., 1934-06-07
RGiney Shoots Barb
At NeU G.. o. p. Chief

BY International News Service
Speaker Henry T. Raine
thinks that Henry P. Fletcher
will make a good Republican
chairman-but not for the reason
given by Republicans. He said:
"He undoubtedly is well quail
flied to miSrepresent conditions
in the country"
Speaker Rainey asserted the
Republicans won't gain a single
House seat next fall
The Washington times., 1934-06-07
Charles W. BrOlUn
NelU Head of 3. e O,

BALTIMORE, June Z G.NSD.
Charles w. Brown, vice president
and general manager of the Balti-
more and Maryland Railroad, was
named president of the road to-
day. He succeeds the late George
P. Bagby, who died at his home
in Baltimore several days ag).
The Washington times., 1934-06-07
JObLeSS Teachers
To Receive Training
International News Service

In order to establish institutes
where unemployed teachers will
receive short courses in workers
education, Relief Administrator
Harry Hopkins today allotted S.
600 each to Georgia, Iowa, Penn
sylvania, Tennessee, Illinois, Wis
conSin, North Carolina and Cali
fornia.
The first training center will be
opened at the Atlanta University
Saturday.
The Washington times., 1934-06-07
WEAPON CASE SET

Charges Of carrying a deadly
weapon against Lawrence E. AL
len. 20, of Silver Spring, Md.
will be heard in court next week
Judge John P. Mcmahon ordered
today when the youth was ar,
raigned before him.
The Washington times., 1934-06-07
HELD AS BAIL JUMPER

NEW YORK, June Z 0N.S).
Harry Harris, 81, of Houston.
Tex. was to be arraigned in
Federal court today on a bail
jumping charge.
The Washington times., 1934-06-07
PROBABLE LINE-UPS
WASHINGTON

: VI
unprecedented and Dineen.
Game time-3.15 D. m.
Ladies day.
(Pitchers' figures indicate games
won and lOst,)
The Washington times., 1934-06-07

WASHINGTON FORECAST
Fair and cooler tonight and Friday; moderate
north and northeast winds. Weather on Page
3 Second SectiOn).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
ASSIGNMENT FOR NQUIRINC SCRIBE To Interview Passers-By for Radio Broad
 cast

Cooperation between The Demo- crat and officials of station WATR
 has made possible a series of most unusual broadcasts over the local station, beginning next Tuesday afternoon at 1:30.S The program.
 known as .What Does Waterbury Think" will come from the lobby
 of the City Hall, where passersby will be halted before the micro.
 phone and asked their personal opinions on various topics of cur
 rent importance.
 The new series will be novelty
 in this state, having been previ-
 ously given only over the large
 networks. It marks another step in the progress of WATERS efforts to give its listeners novel, consist ently varied, entertainment.
 Each program, of 15 minutes duration, will be entirely informal and the persons who will speak into the microphone will not be known until the broadcast is actn- ally underway. A member of The Democrat staff, stationed at the microphone in the corridor, will question those whom he halts, and both questions and answers can be heard by WATR listeners.
 The program each week will be limited to single topic of interest and the resultant comments should prove most interesting. It is hoped by "What Does Waterbury
 Think" to nut on the air, in brief various public reactions and feel | ings on important questions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
Evening School
 Schedule Posted

Announcement of the complete schedule of classes for the free evening schools was made today by Principal John G. Gilmartin. Sessions will be held from 7 to g o'clock on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights.
 Registration can be made Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday eve nings next week from 2 to at Wilby, Crosby and Leavenworth. Students who intend to take the high school courses are urged to register early because of the ex- pected increase in attendance and the limited facilities.
 Classes to be held at Crosby in- clude Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Italian, French, Spanish, Latin, History, English Composition and Litera- ture, Physics, Chemistry, Architec- tural Drawing and the Citizenship course leading to final citizenship papers.
 At Leavenworth courses include Mechanical Drawing, Machine Practice, Printing, Sheet Metal Work, Cabinet Making and Elec- tricity.
 Courses at Wilby are in Book keeping, Typewriting. Stenography. Office Machines, Business English, Business Training, Salesmanship and Freehand Drawing.
 At Croft, Duggan and Webster schools the following courses will be taught: Reading, Writing, Arith- metic, Grammar. Composition, Ge- ography, History, Civics and Spell ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
ANN HARDING IN
 CARROLL PICTURE
Stars With John BOles in Gripping "Back
 Street"

Ann Harding with brilliant cast headed by John Boles will be seen in "The Life of Virgie Winters" to be shown at the Carroll theater Sunday and it is equal if not su- perior to "Back Street" and grip ping, powerful and poignant are adjectives that have to be used in order to describe it.
 The story, epic in quality, cov- CTS a period of 22 years, from 1910 to 1892, and runs the gamut of emotions in strikingly human and sincere in it's fashion.
 As Vergie Winters, a small town milliner, Miss Harding gives a su- perb performance in a role entire ly worthy of her exceptional tal- ents, and one that vii have to be remembered when you think of the greatest pictures that you have ever seen.
 Boles in the leading male role gives powerful and moving per- formance also and will remind you strongly of the part that he had in the non-forgettable Back Street. and while on this picture the crit ics of the nation are unanimous in their praises of this picture and go on record as stating that this picture vii be liked even better than Back Street."
 The companion feature Is "Whom The Gods Destroy" with Walter Connolly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
TESTIMONIAL GIVEN DEPARTING CURATE
Rev Thomas Hanley Re- membered By ParishiOn-
 CTS of St Thomas

Tribute to Rev Thomas Hanley transferred assistant pastor of St Thomas church, was paid last night by 500 parishioners who gathered in the basement of the church for a farewell testimonial. Father Hanley, now stationed in Washington, was presented with purse.
 Several speeches and program of songs and dances were enjoyed by the large crowd. Arrangements were in charge of James T. Kane, while George D. Perreault, organ ist, was chairman of the entertain ment committee.
 The program as arranged by MT Perreault is as follows: Vocal se- lection, Angela Mis-" George Me- Grath buck and wing dance, Miss Sadie Begley; vocal selections, For All We Know" Miss Louise Landolfi; vocal selections, Irish Love Song," Mrs Michael Holloran; soft shoe dance, Miss Dorothy Begley; vocal selections, "The Rose of Tralee," and Mothers Song" Miss Margarte Franz; dance num- Der, Miss Lois Smith; dance. Yan- kee Doodle and Irish Washer woman. Miss Marjorie Healey; vo- cal selections, Together" and kiss Me Again." Mrs Winifred Montesi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
ROBERT LOGAN IS
 ADDED TO STAFF
Joins Fine Arts Depart ment of Connecticut
 College

Robert Fulton Logan, interna- tionally known painter and etcher, has been appointed by Connecticut College as a full time member of it's department of Fine Arts. He will begin his work here with the opening of the college Sept. 19.
 MT. Logan has just returned from Paris, where with Mrs. Lo- gan, also an artist, he has made his home for the past several years. His work has commanded wide attention in Europe. It is collections as the Luxembourg Museum and the Bibliotheque Ma tionale in Paris and the Cam bridge Memorial Art Museum and the British Museum in England. In this country paintings and etch- ings by MT. Logan are hanging as permanent exhibits in the Metro politan Art Museum, the New York Public Library, the Congress sional Library in Washington, the Morgan Memorial Art Museum in Hartford and the Chicago Art h. stitute.
 Prior to the war, MT. Logan was resident instructor of drawing and painting in the School of Art So- ciiety of Hartford and assistant di- rector of the Atelier of Painting, Bellevue Art Training Center, A. B. F. France in 1918. He is a mem Der of the Salon Rationale des Beaux Arts and the Societe Inter- nationale de la Gravure Originale en Noir, Paris; the Chicago So. ciety of Etchers; the National Arts club and the Salmagundi Club, New York; and the Connec- ticut Academy of Fine Arts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
AMENDMENTS FOR VOTERS SANCTION
Electors to Be Asked to Decide on Naming of
 Judges, Cows Veto

Two important proposed amend ments to the constitution Of Con- necticut will be voted on by the To- cal electors in the November elec- tion, Official notice of the two questions which are to be placed on the local machines has been re- ceived here from Secretary of State John A. Danaher. Both the pro- posed changes are in line with the continued demand of Governor Wilbur L. Cross for more control over the legislature and the method of naming the judges of the courts.
 One of the amendments will re- uuire that a two-thirds majority of the lesislature be registered in overriding 8 veto of the governor. At the present time only a ma jority vote is required in Connecti- cut to defeat a veto of the gover- nor. Governor Cross and other democratic leaders have been fight ing this situation for a consider bale length of time.
 Had a two-thirds vote been re- quired to override vetoes in the last two sessions of the legislature Gov ernor Cross would have been able to push through several of his pet measures and hold up many of the bills backed by the g. 0. p. ma- chine.
 The other amendment will con- cern the much discussed question of naming judges to the various court benches. At the present time the legislature names all the minor court judges, the governor having nothing to do in the matter at all. And no nominations for higher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08

Attorney George J. Crocicchia was nominated for the state senate from the 18th district and the sem atorial nomination in the 18th district was accorded Floyd Ras- amusscn last night at two conven- tions held in g. 0. p. headquarters. Town Chairman F. W. Palomba presided at both sessions, which were haromnious and brief. Nell ther nominee experienced any op' position. They both pledged them. selves to work for the success or the party as whole and predicted republican gains here and elsewhere sn the state this year.
 Attorney Crocicchia, as the can didatc in the 18th district, will have as his democratic opponent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08

An unusual number of outings by Waterbury fraternal organiza- ton will be held tomorrow weath. er permitting. Besides the Elks' ciambake. the Itam club will hold it's second annual outing at Greco's park in New Haven; the Waterbury lodge of Moose sponsors it's annual picnic and outing at Lithuanian park in this city, the Foresters of America will be guests of the Bridgeport lodges at Champs farm in Bridgeport, and the Lithuanian Catholics association of Waterbury will hold their third annual outing at Lake Compounce.
 Entertainment, dancing and program of sports events will req ture the gathering of the Itam club' at Greco's park in New Haven. A speaking program has also been ar. ranged on which several prominent speakers will be heard. The pro gram is in charge of a committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
HUGE ATTENDANCE AT FLOWER SHOW
Bunker Hill Exhibit At- tracts Enthusasts From
 All Parts of City

Exhibits at the Bunker Hill church yesterday filled the gymna- sium as the Bunker Hill Garden Club flower show opened for it's two day exhibition. In spite of un- favorable weather conditions, the attendance was good. The show will be open this afternoon and to- night.
 The exhibits range over awide variety of subjects and include a miniature rock garden. a model airplane and several tanks of trop- ical fish and plants, featured by the Waterbury Acquarium Society.
 Judges of the show. all of whom are judges of the Garden Club of America, include Mrs F. M. Hupt- Wilson of Woodbury. Mir and Mrs F. O. Miller of Stratford. Mrs Frederick C. H. Garder. Miss Alice Bassett and Mrs Bernard M Allen of Cheshire. Dr H. Warren Stevens judged the gladioli and Mrs Stevens was supervisor of judges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
IN CHESS
 TOURNEY TO-DAY
List of Eligibles Was An- nounced Following
 Elimination Play

The eleminations having been completed in the Summer Handl- cap tournament being conducted by the Waterbury Chess club, the following players are eligible for the finals starting today: A. B. Barber, class A, P. Spada, class B.
 N. Bellome, class A. J. Luke class c.
 J. Perazzela, class B, M. J. Pier TO. class c. The schedule announced by the tournament director is as follows:
 Sept 8th,
 Bellome vs Spada.
 Perazela vs Pierro. Barber vs Luke.
 Sept. 18th.
 Bellome vs Pierro.
 Barber vs Spada.
 PeraZella vs Luke. Sept 22nd.
 Bellome vs Perazzela. Barber vs Pierro.
 Luke vs Spada.
 Sept 29th.
 Bellone vs Luke.
 Barber vs Perazzela.
 Spada vs Pierro.
 Oct 9th.
 Spada vs Luke.
 Pierro vs Uerazzela. Barber vs Bellome.
 Each contestant will play two games with his opponent. All games must be played on the date scheduled, unless agreement is made between the contestants to another date within one week of the date scheduled.
 On Monday evening there will be a meeting of the board of di- rectors held in the club rooms. There is much important business to be discussed and 1t is expected that every director will be present. Among the items to be brought up for discussion is the entry of the club in the Connecticut State Chess league, and the officers o fthe club expect that the directors will sanc- ton this move.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
Disgruntled Workers
 Blamed For Walk-Out
Knitters in Watertown Plant Fail to Accept Offer of ! lO9o Increase-Princeton Inc, Issues Statement

men had gone out on strike. When the men came in for their pay that night, I told them I thought they were unfair and that they had broken their agreement. Then they were all ready to come back to work and some agitator hollered You're yellow" and instead they all stayed out. And they're still out.''
 Those night men haven't got ten any support from the day knitters or from the die-workers. Even most of their own group would rather come back to work they've been satisfied here. Besides we decided after a talk in New York that we could give a raise of 10 per cent"
 "All summer we made a special effort just to keep jobs for these men who are now on strike. Our business didn't warrant it. If these men will take the 10 per cent raise. I'm perfectly willing to let them come back to work. If not, we'll still continue to operate at the Princeton mill"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
Republicans Select
 Senatorial Nominees
Crocicchia to Oppose Cuhane in 18th District-Ras-
 mussen Lawlor's Foe in l6th-New Element Rules

name of MT Rasmussen was pro- posed by Finton Cuddy.
 Attorney Crocicchia was the first one in the local republican ranks this year to announce his candi- dacy for the senatorial nomination. For a time it appeared as though stiff, ree-cornered fight would take place in the 18th district for the nomination but when the re- organization forces were swept to victory in the primaries almost two weeks ago the nomination of Attorney Crocicchia was assured. The republicans plan to make an intensive drive for victory, in the 18th district.
 Reorganizationists in Control
 In the 18th senatorial district convention the fifth ward delegates. who were all of the organization, were conspicuous by their absence, with the exception of two of their number. The fourth ward group, all reorganization workers, were on hand.
 MT Rasmussen was fourth ward leader of the organization group up to the time of the primaries. " USH lIlG ISol iOkSSS swept the fourth ward he was re- tired as leader. However, it is ap- parent that he has made his peace with the powers that be" by con- senting to run for the senate in a district that is always democratic.
 Praise for PalOMba
 In his acceptance speech he pointed out that he did not seek the nomination and added that he believes a united party is out of the question unless every individual is willing to step forward and do his part. He declared that he realizes the strong democratic majority that is to be overcome in the 18th district and pledged himself to fight to the very end for victory.
 Attorney Crocicchia thanked the 18th diserict delegates for the nom- ination and pledged himself to SUD- port the party platform 100 per cent, if elected to the legislature. He also praised chairman Palom- ba.
 Following the two conventions Chairman Palomba announced that the local delegates to the county convention will be chosen Monday night and that the local probate convention will probably be held Thursday night. The local con- gressional convention will take place next Friday sight, possibly, he said