The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-26

Taugatuck, Nov 26.--Seven cases were brought up before bor- ough court this morning. The case of Oscar Backman, 344 Hill street Waterbury, accused of reckless driving and carrying a dangerous weapon without a permit, was con- tinued for week. Attorney Francis McDonald of Waterbury represented the accused and Pros, ecuting Attorney Martin Caine in requesting the continuance, said Atotrney McDonald had not re- alized the full charge against his client before he came to court to- day. Deputy Judge Hugh Hearns presided.
 Backman was arrested Saturday by Officer George Kogut. His auto is said to have collided with one driven by A. Birdsall of Naugatuck. He furnished $100 bail.
 Failure of the state to prove it's case resulted in the discharge of Gunnard Dahlif, 26, of Salem street. Dahlin was found not guilty of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, with which he had bene charged. He was ar- rested November 10 by Officer Raymond Carlson on the complaint complaint of State Trooper Patrick O'Toole and his case had been con- tinued until to-day.
 The state trooper testified he had followed the Dahlin car from Waterbury to Naugatuck and the auto zig-zagged across the road frequently. He said there was strong odor of hard liquor on Dah- lin'S breath and he staggered when going into the police station, the trooper, claimed. Carlson said he thought Daflin was slightly under
 Dahlin, testified he had three beers between 5:30 and 6:45 but claimed these did not influence his driving.
 He did not drive until about 3 o'clock. He denied he was under the influence of liquor. Attorney Clayton l.. Klein represented him. His brother Milton, whom -Dahhn said he had driven to Waterbury that night, testified Gunnard was not under the influence and Gun. nard's fiancee, Helen Ogren of Waterbury said the same thing. She drove with Gunnard down from Waterbury and said the car did not zig-zag. Judge Hearnc commented the trooper should haye arrested Dahlin Himself, in- stead of complaining to Carlson.
 Michael Monahan, 25, of Unin City was fined $5 without costs af- ter pleading guilty, to a charge ol intoxicatoin. He was arrested yes terday by Officer Martin Garrick. Tony Frances of the town farm ar rested by Officer Kogut on an in- tox;cation charge pleaded guilty and was put in the custody or Officer William Nivon .J,,dee Hearns commented he had been publicly criticized by a mem her of the board of charities TOT sendinr.a d man to the town farm once who had come up before the borough court so he would not or der Tony sent back to the farm. MT Nixon will dispose of him as ne sees fit.
 The case of Peter Joseph Bel-- ,atu. A. of 55 Sheffield Lane linton City, accused of operating an nnregistered motor vehiclue ana onernting with improper use oI niates, arrested, by State Trooper Olson. was continued until Wednes- dav Belletti's attorney, Attorney McKnight of Waterbury, has n0l had time to prepare the case in oe- half of his client.
 The case of James Breda,, ss Central street, Ansonia, accused ot operating a motor vehicle undsr inc influence of liquor, was contln- ned until tomorrow because Bre- da's counsel, Atty. Wm. kinsston' did not oa navys ss Hs OppSsadd ia Seld under saoo bond. He was arrested Saturday bv Oficer w. Eyvon. The case or q. D. Roberts of Prospect street accused of operating a motor ve- hicle while under the influence oi liquor, was continued until tomof. row so the accused may get lawyer.