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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
FIRE MARSHAL TO
 PROBE BIG BLAZE

New Haven, Conn, Nov 15-- (UP)-A fire marshal's investiga- ton was started today to determine the cause of fire which broke out in a central thickly congested block
 last night, threatening the business center and causing estimated dam-
 age of s75,000.
 Bremen fought the blaze for three hours. confining it to one
 building quartering book store and shoe establishment. Flames shot more than 100 feet into the air and 13 companies responded to third alarm. In throwing up a
 wall of water around the stricken building, considerable damage was caused to stocks in adjoining stores.
 Despite the smoke and attendant excitement patrons at a motion picture house hundred feet away
 remained for the evenings per- formance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
FIST FIGHT HAS
 INJURED THIRTEEN


 Boston, Nov 15-(UP)--A fist fight between two men ascending an escalator at Forest Hills ele- vated railway station today had re. suited in injuries to 12 other per- sons, including a 19 months old baby.
 An unidentified woman standing on the escalator behind the men became frightened when they start ed fighting, tripped and fell, caus- ing those behind her to tumble like row of tenpins and pile up at the foot of the escalator.
 Six were treated at a hospital for severe bruises and abrasions, and more serious injuries were averted by alertness of an elevated who turned off the power. The two men who started the fight, apparently unhurt, separated and fled before police arrived. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
INCREASED SALES
 ARE HARBINCER
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(COntinued from FaSe A'J plained the industrialists' optim' ism.
 These include: 1. Government spending in Oc, toher reached 58,0OO,0O0, apo4' s25O,000,OO0 more than last year. 2. Farmers cash income climb ed to $662,000,000, a gain Of $1oe,- 0O0,0 900.
 8. Manufacturing payrolls are | in the neighborhood of $5OO,Ouo,gou monthly, about four per cent in- crease.
 4. Retail establishment payrolls are averaging $250.000,O0O month | ly, a climb of $37,500,00O. 5. About 7,50O,O0O persons will receive "Christmas club" checks from banks totalling $369,S0O,0ou, about $36,980,000 more tha nlast year.
 Increases in payrolls were re- ported also in other lines Of WorH' Officials pointed out that last November retail sales dropped oH about per cent over October, put rose hig habove the mark Tn De- cember.
 This year, they explained, they do not anticipate 8 November de- cline.
 The Christmas boost to business, administrative officials hope, will boost total retail sales to $SO.000,- 900. 900 for 1884 or about $b,OOU,- 900. 900 more than 1888. This. they explained, would be accounted Tor by about 10 per cent increase ID business volume and the same amount in prices. Other signs to which they point ed as barolneters of improving con ditions include a pickup during october compared with October, 1888, of II per cent in department store sales; 11h per cent in mall
 order sales, and per cent m variety store sales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
|SHIP COOPERATION
 | PLANS OUTLINED
Great Britain, United States May Work Toe
 wards Naval Parity
BY FREDERICK KUH Tt0vnvs,f0J1t n@A Rv limited PrQSSA


 Copyright 934 By United Presse
 London, Nov 15-(UP)-Great Britain has outlined to the United States naval delegation suggestions envisaging the possibility of Brit ish-American naval cooperation regardless of the fate of present naval limitation treaties, the United Press was informed today
 The suggestions, it was said, were outlined at meeting of the British and American naval dele- gations yesterday. The meeting was described as Ia reheasal of possible bases for a British-Am ican accord in every contingency- namely, with or without an inter- national treaty of limitation"
 Norman H. Davis, chief. Ameri- can delegate, was believed to have reported the suggestions to the state department in Washington. It was understood on reliable author ity that he made no commitment to the British.
 It was said specifically that CO., operation was envisage and in no sense an alliance.
 Britain was said to have out lined proposals as follows:
 1. The British government is unequiyocally in favor of maintain ing the present agreement regard ing Notifications and naval bases in the Pacific.
 2. The British asked that the United States limit its battleships in future to 26,000 tons, with 12- inch guns, and cruisers to 7,500 tons with 6-inch guns, the limita- ton to be applicable only to fu- ture construction.
 (The largest American battleships now are around 32,500 and the largest guns 16-inch. The big cruis- CTS are 10000 tons with S-inch guns).
 3. The British again mentioned desire to increase their strength in cruisers from 50 to 70 ships.
 Reports of the proposals came as surprise, both because Britain is even now awaiting reply from Japan on proposals made to her, and because the United States al- ways has firmly refused to agree to lowed battleship and cruiser ton mage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
IRELAND MENTIONED
 AS GERMAN BASE

London, Nov. '15.-(UP).-Prof. John H, Morgan, addressing the Irish Loyalists' Federation last night, painted a fearsome picture of an Irish republic, recognized by Germany, which might become a German aviation base for attacks on Great Britain.
 Prof. Morgan, a lawyer and kings counsellor, or special plead- CT, and who Is an authority on cons stitutional law, asserted that with ing a few months Eamonn De- Valera, president of the Irish Free State executive council, would be in position legally to declare the Free State republic. Germany, he said, would be the first to recog. nize 1t. Then, he said, might come the air base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
IDEMOLAYS REVUE TOMORROW NIGHT
My Aunt Agatha, Writ- ten By D0ric Member, Set
 For Temple Hall

Tomorrow night all the glitter and glamour of Broadway will be transplanted to Temple Hall where a selected group of dancers, sing CTS and actors hold sway in the presentation of 'Ey Aunt Agatha" musical comedy in three acts. The show. written in its entirety by Herbert Price of Doric Chapter Orr der of DeMoiay, abounds in spark ling music, startling stage effects and rib-tickling hurnor.
 Inasmtch as the show is an abrupt departure from the usual dramatic offerings of the Rainbow DeMOIaH Players, the cast and all those concerned with the presen- tation have been fired with an en- thusiasm which assures the lovers of musical comedies of an enjoy able evening. A gay1y costumer chorus of lovely dancers will thrill the audience to the core with their adept presentation of intricate original dance routines, If the mu- sic and lyrics in the show may be taken as criterion, Waterbury is assured of considerable publicity as the home town of another George Gershwin. All who have heard Herbs music have unfail- ingly acclaimed it to be far su- perior to the average pot pourri dished out by Tin Pan Alley.
 The story takes place on a Ber- muda- bound steamer and presents a new version of the hero's strug- gle to gain the goodwill of the heroine's wheezy rheumatic uncle so that he might marry her. The action that takes place during the presentation is rapid and breath taking and, being as it is, inter- spersed with dancing, music and comedy, promises g very enjoyable evening to all those who have been following the Rainbow-DeMolay Players in their past performan- ces. After the show there will be dancing with Cliff Slater and his DeMoiay Knights of Melody fur nishing the same scintillating rhy- thms for which they are so well known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
MEAT SHORTAGE IN
 BOSTON IS CRITICAL

Boston, Nov, 15-(UP)-Com- plete paralysis If the Boston mar ket appeared imminent and a ser- ious meat shortage threatened to- day as additional workers joined the butchers strike here today.
 Peaceful pickeSing was carried on by 300 strikers and sympathiz- CTS as police patrolled the area. Unprejudiced estinates placed the number of meat cutters and but chers out at TOO, salthough strike leaders yesterday had claimed l. 500 were involvedI,
 The strikers dehand a 20 per cent wage increase and the 40- hour week stipulated under the MIRA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
COLD CUTS DOWN
 PLANT TICKETS

Southbridge. Mass, Nov 15--(U P)--Freezing weather and q rein- forced state police guard com. bined today to reduce picketing at the Hamilton Woolen Company plant where 450 workers went on strike yesterday because ot allied discrimination.
 Approximately 4b state and local police kept order in the environs of the mill.
 Though 4B0 strikers and sym : pathizers picketed tue plant yes- terday. their number dwindled 70 only 7S today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
Fire Marshal Lahey
 Seeking Information
Queries N H. Officials as to Cause of $l25,OOO Blaze
 in Elm City Last Evening as Matter of Record

marshal, (which proves to us that no survey of the store was made previous to locking up the place for the night. If there had been the fi=e, no doubt, would have been discovered in time to be checked before such loss"
 "our object in making an in- quiry into an out of town fire like this one," added Marshal Lahey, lis for the purpose of our own education. It gives us an insight as as what to do berore fire actual ly takes place. Waste accumula- tions, apparently, was prime fac- tor in this fire, plus lack of in- spection before closing the store for the night. We hope store own CTS in Waterbury will take ad- vantage of New Haven's loss, and daily inspect their premises be- fore shutting down for the day"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15

Fire Marshal Den Lahey today detailed his assistant, Captain Wm. c. Russell, to New Haven, to in- terview the fire department off cials relative to the $125,000 fire in that city last night. The blaze started in the basement of the Ed ward P. Judd company book store at 825-627 Chapel street.
 'sThis fire started shortly after 6 D. m.," declared Waterbuyy's fire
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
HEAVENLY "FOLLIES" OPEN KNIGHT SHOW

Washington, Nov 15--(UP) 1.-The
 annual heavenly follies'' open a two-night stand tonight. The Leo- nids will give the best meteor dis play of the year tonight and to- morrow night as the earth's orbit
 cuts through their path. Only once a year does the world encounter these sparklers of the sky. Professional astronomers and amateurs will gather to see the fiery trails of falling meteors and to record the number witnessed each hour. Astronomers at the naval observatory here said the best way 10 view the exhibition was to watch the northern sky and then shift
 slightly to the eastward of the north star.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
NEGRO IS HoNoRED

Philadelphia, Nov 15--(U.PJ- William Dawson, negro, who not so many years ago was shining shoes for a living, last night heard the world premiere of his sym phony by the Philadelphia orches- tra, Leopold Stokowski. conductor called him to the platform to re- spond to vociferous applause. The symphony is Negro Folk Sym- phony No r., conceived in free sonata form.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
sMODERN DRINKER"
 GETS DEFINITION

Peterboro, Ont, Nov 15.-(UP) Here is the definition of a .'modern drinker'' as given by "a foreign-born resident when he ap- peared in court on a traffic charge:
 Are you moderate, immoderate or teetotaler?. the magistrate asked.
 "Modern. your worship" the accused answered promptly. T drink it whenever I can get it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
GLOVE CAUSE OF
 KITCHEN BLAZE

A kitchen fire damaged the home of Mrs Julia Watt, colored, of Carmel street, this morning. Fire men of Engines 1 and 2 and Truck 2 answered the alarm received at 9:15 o'clock. The companies were back on duty at 10:15 a. m.
 John Clyde, a boarder, was at- tending to thefurnaee wearing a pair of gloves, one of which caught fire unaware to it's wearer who pro- ceeded upstairs and placed the gloves behind the set tubs next tc the wall. Suddenly he smelled smoke and said, Fire in the eel lar" Then an alarm was turned in at headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
STOLEN AUTOMOBILE
 FOUND BY POLICE

A Buick sedan owned by Rem aldo Marinello of 23 Elizabeth street, stolen yesterday, was re- covered this morning on Walnut street extension by Sergeant Will liam Duggan and Patrolman Red- ding of the police motor patrol. It was unchanged and was returned to the owner. The machine was stolen from MT Marinello's garage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
FOOTBALL PLAYER
 HURT IN PRACTICE

Fitchburg, Mass, Nov. 15-(UP) Tine condition of Paul Genny, 16, first-string quarterback Nof the Fitchburg high school football team, was reported as fair at Bur bank hospital today following an emergency operation.
 The youth suffered a lacerated kidney late yesterday while prac- ticing for Saturdays game with Quincy.
 His name was not on the danger list and doctors said he would re- cover unless complications devel- oped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
LOCAL CAR HITS
 WATERFOWL MAN

Francis Keilty of Watertown was struck and slightly injured last night on West Main street by an automobile operated by Benjamin L.ayalle of 58 Alma street. The latter took the injured man to St Mary's hospital where he was treated for a few bruises and lac. terations. Keilty was discharged and taken to his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
FEDERAL AGENCIES
 SELL SECURITIES

Washington, Nov 15-- (UPl-- Various federal agencies sold $lS.- 7O3,5O0 of their United States gov ernment securities holdings during October. Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., announced today.
 Sale of the securities was inter- pfeted as complete withdrawal or government support from the gov- ernMent security market because of the rising price of the securities and lack of need of any treasury operations to stabilize the govern. tnent bondsmarket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
PEDESTRIAN is KILLED.

Hartford, Conn, Nov I5--(U.P.J
 walking along the highway with two friends, Chester A. Strope, 6S. living at a West Hartford Federal transient camp, was killed instant ly by an automobile last night. Jared O. Stratton, 6s, Avon, driver
 of the car, was held on a criminal negligence charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
MoToRIsIl DIES

Meriden. Con. Nov, 15-(U.P)- A skull fracture ara internal in- juries suffered in an automobile ac- cident caused the dtath of James Rogan, 35, Manchestar, at a hospi- tai last night. He was injured when his automobile colliled with an- other driven by Mrs Edna Harri- son, A, Wa1lingford Mrs Harri- son was arrested on a technical reckless driving charae.
 Portugal expects a Jumper grape crop, with prospects for 9 busy wine season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15

Racing against nature villagers along the Amur are busily spearing fish for winter food before the river is frozen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15

Dr John M. Freiheit, obstetrician and gynecOlOgist addressed the Waterbury Visiting Nurses at 2 meeting held this morning q tV. N. A. headQuarters on Field street. Dr Freiheit spoke on the care of maternity cases in C6nnectiO1 with the program of the V. N. A., for the reduction of maternal mortality in cases under their supervision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
Build Strength to
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Medicine

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 household remedy in thousands of
 healthy. h q p p y families, because Tit is a pure food
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-15
FATHER FINN IN
 DIOCESAN CHANGE

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-03
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-03

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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07
Firestone Seems Ready 10
Fight Labor Board Rule
Letter to Employees Interpreted Presagng Defiance OF
Boards Order By Big Akron Rubber Company

Washington, d. G. (ILNS)-Copies
of circular letter sent to employees
by the head of the Firestone Tire
and Rubber Company indicate that the
big Akron company is planning to
defy a recent order of the National
Labor Relations Board for collective
bargaining election at the company's
plant. A similar election was ordered
at the plant Of another big Akron
rubber firm, the B. F. Goodrich Com
pany.
Following the labor boards ruling
in favor of an election, j. A. Thomas,
president of the company, sent Cir
cular to employees, advising that the
policy would be "to deal with any in
dividual employe or any group Of en-
ployes or whomever they may choose
to represent them"
eve want to assure every employe
now that regardless of any effort or
coercion Of any outside organization
we will stand by the Firestone en-
ployes' conference plan and the legal
and constitutional rights of our en-
ployes who have adopted it, until and
unless a court Of last resort should
hold otherwise" he said.
This was interpreted in Washington
as meaning that the company would
either carry the case to the supreme
court or await action on some other
case by that tribunal.
The first step in arranging for the
election will be for the Cleveland Re-
gional Board to ask the Firestone
Company for a payroll, to be used as
an election list. In case of refusal the
labor board has authority under con-
gressional Resolution No. IA to sub
poena papers and documents for such
an election.
Defiance by the company Of sub
peona would mean that the board
would take action in the courts to
compel production Of the payroll.
In his letter to employees Thomaa
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07
TO RENEW FIGHT
For Election of President
By Popular Vote

Washington, D. C. (ILNS)-Sena-
tor George w. Norris, whose reforms
in government already include aboli-
ton of ''lame duck" congresses and
acceptance by his state of a one-house
legislature, is going to renew his
fight to do away with the electoral
college system of electing American
presidents.
He says he will press in congress
for acceptance of his plan for elect
ing presidents by popular vote. The
proposal was defeated at the last
session.
A switch of two votes from the
previous count would be sufficient te
obtain senate approval.
~ expect to reintroduce my pro
posed amendment in the form we vot
ed on BEFORE" Norris said. "rm GO
ing to try again to have it written
into the constitution.
with the electoral college abol-
ished, the country will be able tc
vote for individuals instead of party
choices. 1t will give us chance te
elect more popular presidents"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07
RUBBER MACNATES
WARNED BY GREEN

Akron, Ohio (ILNS)-If rubber
manufacturers continue to oppose the
right of their employees to strike, they
!. will face the danger of strike, Presi-
dent William Green, of the American
Federation Of Labor warned in ad-
dressing 5000 rubber workers here.
Labor, Green declared, has the right
to strike if rubber manufacturers "do
not listen to reason"
Green praised the National Labor
Relations Boards decision that the
Goodrich and Firestone companies
must permit an election to determine
what group shall represent their
workers in negotiations with manu-
/ factures.
"No corporation is going to deny us
the fruits of our victory" he declared.
'If corporations know nothing but
the law of force, if reason fails, then
labor still possesses the right to go
out on strike.
''I cannot and will not believe that
! these two great companies will dis
pute the authority of the United
| States.
Before the passage of this legis-
lation," Green said, referring to the
NRA and particularly Section IA,
"the rubber worker existed in a con-
J dition Of individual servitude.
Labor comedies employers all their
rights ir elf-government, but we de-
mand that labor have every right to
which it is entitled
Every time an employer interferes
with the free choice of representatives
he is violating the law of the land"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07

said he regretted that the National
Labor Relations Board "has seen fit
to order an election at Firestone with
out, in our opinion, giving due regard
to the evidence submitted by us which
showed clearly that it was unneces-
sary and not in the public interest to
have such an election"
Thomas asserted that the results Of
the election under the company union
plan showed that 81 per cent of the
employees participated in selecting
their committees to represent them
in negotiations with the company for
the ensuing year.
The outcome of the election was
presented to the National Labor
Board, he added, land there is not
one particle of evidence in the rec
ords that there was any coercion on
the part Of the management in that
election"