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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
Or. William A. Wrt Was Granted Apology Chairman Buwinke of the Probe Committee Retracts the Statement He Made That the Educator
 Was Jailed During World War

Washington, Apr. 16-- CuP)-- chairrnan Alfred L.. Bulwinayaee d.i N. C., of the house Wirt "red plot Investigating committee. retracted today his charge that Dr William A. Wirt had been in jail during the World War.
 After ascertaining that the re- port was untrue and unf6undeds" said Bulwinkle 1T therefore ten- der my apology to Dr Writ"
 Friends of the Hoosier red plot originator had assailed Bulwinkle for charging Wirt was in jail on account of his pro- German activi- ties. Former Sen. James A. Reed demanded Bulwinkle retract the charges on the house floor. Reed acted as advisor to Wirt.
 Bulwinkle said that "in order to be fair and frank with the mem- bership of this house, l wish to make thss statement:
 "On Wednesday, April 11th, in response to q question asked me by the gentleman from Tennessee. MT Byrns. in q. discussion which involved the conduct of the spec ial committee of investigation of the. house, stated, among other things, that the committee was not prosecuting or prosecuting Dr wirt.
 "'I stated He was not here to be investigated. If he had been, l would have gone into his private character. If he had been, l would have brought out from him the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
PRESIDENT WILL
 TAKE NEW TRIP
Will Sail Coming June to West-Indies and the
 Panama Canal
By EDWARD w. LEWIS . United Press stan Correspondent }

Washington, April 16--(UP) Y President Roosevelt cracked the whip over congress today. He turned thumbs down on silver re- monetization legislation and sent party Geaders back to the capitol lfrom White House conference with definite knowledge of tho bills he
 wanted passed and the ones he
 wanted smothered.
 Mir Roosevelt indicated he was ready to help clear up the legisla- | tive slate and allow adjournment of congress in six weeks by making his long delayed request for addi- tional public works money. The
 estimate will probably call for $1,- | 5 %, 000,O ,O00 to create more employ ment through the public works ad- ministration.
 a"Imporatlve' Legislation to be Lassed before adjournment includ- cd,
 | Tho stock market reguiatlon bill. l the tax revision measure.
 The reciprocal tariff program. Also several relatively minor Lills wore classified as vital lcgis- lation."
 House leaders said after three hour conference iasf night that the president indicated opposition to:
 The Conncry 30 hour work bill; Tho Goldsborough monetary au-
 thority measure;
 | Amy tinkering with the adminis- Itratlon,s monetary policy through aiiyer remonctization Legislation.
 Mir, Roosevelt made plain to sen.
 ate leaders in another meeting tha!
 he was opposed to Q cocoamut , 0l,
 tax provision in tho tax bill. Tc ureyent a veto senate leaders
 strived today to bring the bill up for reconsideration.
 The Couzens 10 per cent income
 tax amendment. opposed by house tax bill sponsors. will be left for congress to fight out. Chairman IRobert l.. Doughton. q. ~. C. ol Itha ways and means committee said this was the presidents atti' Jude N N N ssI4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
$63,OOO COMING FOR MUNICIPAL
 GOLF GROUNDS
Agreement Is Signed Up With Govt for Funds to
 Build Course

The agreement by which the city of Waterbury receives $63.0O0 from the government to, be used for pub lie works administration in the construction of the second nine holes of the municipal golft course was received here today. The con- tract Is signed by Harold l. Ickes. secretary of the interior in charge of PWA and EZRA, for the United States government and Mayor Frank Hayes.
 The money. $56,oO0 of which is loan and $13,O00 q gift, will be forthcoming as soon as the bonds authorized to be issued by the board of aldermen several weeks ago, are forward l to the authori- ties at Washington.
 Crews Now Working
 Crews of CWA and EZRA men are now engaged in working or the golf course. Some of these men, numbering between 200 and 300, will be placed on the pay roll of the new PWA funds as soon as they are available. The money
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
co BEYOND THE. ALPS

Rome, April -(UP) )-ltaly's famed AZ pine corps should be prepared to go beyond the Alps if necessary, Premier Benito Mussolini told 3O,OOO members of the corps today in an address from the balcony of Venice palace. Il Duce de- clared to the phrase, "They shall not pass, :" the Alpine corps should add If necessary in order to defend ourselves, we are ready to go beyond, 1t is not the Alps which make the Alpine corps,' he said "but vice versa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16

to piece together numerous con. flicting clues. Meanwhile several members of his family were sought in an effort to throw light on tho life of the retired manufacturers and semi-recluse who lived for more than 40 years at his Belle Island home.
 Last Sight of Todd
 Investigators said Todd was last seen after he returned to his house after being seen walking toward the water with woman, whose name police have been un- able to learn.
 A neighbor. Emil Knorr, who saw Todd return from a clamming trip, said he later entered the mans home and found 1t deserted. There were four glasses and a pack of cards on a table and several chairs had been upset.
 It was not until two days later the body was found lying in the mud Q short distance from his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
LABOR IS BETTER
 ORGANIZED THAN
 FOR MANY YEARS
Approximately Half Million
 Members Added to the Federation
BY LYLE A. BROOKOVER United Press StafY Correspondent


 Washington, April 16-UP).-- Organized labor making its great est drive for membership since the World war under the aegis of the Blue Eagle, today showed a gain of nearly q half million members recruited since last August.
 The American Fcderation Of La bor reported 2,581,343, paid un members in March, an increase oi 455, ,0OO since last August 31. It was estimated that the number ot workers organized in independent craft unions. company type unions and similar organizations showed at least an equal percentage oi gain.
 Federation executives pointed out their membership was consid- erably larger than indicated by the paid up figures since several hun dred thousand members are not paying dues because of unemploy- ment.
 The A. r. of l.. had 4.0O0,OOO members in 1920. The Federation's drive under leadership of William Green, Q $12,OOO a year man. has not met
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
CHANGES IN THE
 SCHOOL RULES
New Set of Rules to Be Presented to Board
 of Education

Members of the board of educa- ton will receive new set of rule changes for the school department from which the question of sessions and holidays will be eliminated. 1t was stated today by Superintend- ent of Schools Thomas Condon, who is also clerk of tho board of commissioners. Mayor Frank Hayes last week vetoed the entire vote of the school commissioners, changing rules pertaining to ses- sions, holidays, teachers and jani- tors layoffs. hiring of help and the
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president and general super intendent, John H. Goss; vice. presidents, C. r. Goss. Jr., c. A. Goss, w. M. Goss and Bonnet Bronson; treasurer and controller, l.. P. Sperry; secretary and gem eral counsel, Francis T. Reeves; assistant secretary, E. r. Hyde; as- sistant treasurer and assistant con trpilcr, J. V. Montague; assistant secretaries, T. B. Myers, w. w. Bowers and c. Y. Doherty.
 Directors elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders were reelected as follows: E. o. Goss, J. H. Goss, l.. r. Sperry, c. F. Goss, IT,, w. S. Fulton, c. A. Goss, R. $. Sperry, J. r. Elton, Bonnet Bronson, w. M. Goss, H. L. Sco- will, W. T. Hunter, r. T. Ward, "A. L. Adams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
VETERAN ACTOR
 TO BE ARRESTED
Wife Swears Out Warrant for Richard Bennett
 for Assault

Hollywood. April 16.--luP)~- pomestic difliculties of Richard Bennett, veteran stage and screen actor. and his second wife became an open feud today when 1t was learned Mrs Bennett had sworn out a warrant for his arrest, charging him with battery. The disclosure Followed mystery surrounding. Mrs Bennett's confinement to her hotel room when she refused to hnswer telephone calls.
 Arthur Tcrb of Beverly Hills late Saturday and asked for the arrest ofl the father of Constance. Joan and Barbara Bennett on charges that he had struck her. Judge Brb fixed ball at $1,000. The warrant. however. has not been served.
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HAD NARCOTICS

New Haven, Conn, April l6--- ,(UP) --- Daniel Pinto. 32. Hartford, who, police charged. had $2,bOO worth of narcotics in his possession n when ho was taken off bus at Westport sunday. was to be ar- raigncd before n U. s. commission CT here today on a charge of vi- oipting tho Harrieon narcotic act |He wtls turned. over to federal au- thoritieH by stnte police and taken hese Tor . pfelinlnary heAring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL

New Haven. Conn. April 16-- (UP)-Clergymen gathered here today from throughout the east to attend the 25th annual convoca- ton of Yale divinity school, which will continue until Friday night. Tho first lecture was to be dcliv- cred late today by the Rev Albert E. Day. Baltimore. Md. as ono of the Lyman Beecher series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
MILL TO OPEN AFTER 3 YEARS

New Bedford, Mass, April -IUPJ--IHe Kendall company of Boston, manufacturers of surgical dressings and bandages, has purchased for three years, it was announced today. Terms of the sale were withheld The plant will be op- erated as weaving mill as soon as the necessary machinery is installed, and will employ approxi- mately 25O persons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
FIRST PASS TO PRESIDENT

Washington, April 16. (UP) )--Pass No. II, for the baseball season in Washington was pre- ented President Roosevelt today by Clark Grif- filth, head of the Senators. Mrs Roosevelt also received pass in handsome leather handbag Griffith and kis two sons went to the White House tohand the passes personally to the presir dent and to invlte him to the openinp anne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
Attorney ReeDes Named Secretary OF Me ScouiiH Co.
Annual Meeting of Directors To-day Complete List of Officers Chosen at Session

Attorney Francis T. Reeves elected secretary and general counsel of the Scov Manufacturing company the annual meeting of directors of the company this after noon. Attorney Reeves announced his retirement from general practice of law last week to take charge of the legal department of the Scovill Manufacturing Co.
 The complete slate of officers chosen to-day includes the foowing President and general manager E. O. Goss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
ARRESTED IN BRIDGEPORT

Bridgcport, Conn. April te--. fuJP) William Icvcrly, alias Elyer, k. WIS returned to Steelton, Pa. .oday whero iae was said e be Ennfed en gsarEes of breaking and entering and lnrcenys He waa ar. resi M M n roominR house hefq q rsaaeAt q Renfay yivn'''f " nozs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
BISHOP CANNON
 LOSES FRIEND
Virginia Man Tinted at
 Something Funny in Sale of a House
< BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN
 (Unitcd Press Stan Correspondent

Washington, April 16--(U.P)- An old friend of Bishop James Cannon. Jr, In tho latter's cam paign against Alfred E. Smith in 1928 to-day turned against the Methodist Episcopal ohurchman at his trial on charges of conspir- ing to violate tho corrupt practices act.
 c. E. Stevens. Charlottesville, Va business man. testified concerning complicated transaction wherein he acted as agent for the bishop In tho sale of u house. Tho house was part of an estate for which Can. non was executor. Stevens said that at tho time he had such high confidence in the bishop that he did not pay much attention to qualifications of tho deal, nor did he remember details.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Apr. 16 (UP)--ciov- ernment expenses md receipts ok the current fiscal year to April 18, compared with tho corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Lnnt Year $5. .15S. .062,2DI54 $3.933,9 ,940. .b73.S0
 Receipts
 $2.409, ,0a7 7,176.17 $l,5S3,332. .s74.s7
 Deficit
 $s.74s, b.t3t.37 $2,s50 .607 .699.4s Cash Balance ..... $4,660,7S7,444.79
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
TAMMANY HALL MAKING BATTLE
 FOR VERY LIFE
John ii. Curry Meets With Much Opposition as
 the Leader
BY SIDNEY E. WHIPPLE United Press Stan Correspondent

(Gntted EfcaS btnH COrrcSpUHUcHtl
 New York. April 16.--Rebellion against the Tammany Hall lcader- ship of John r. Curry reaches climax this week. according to tn- surgent district political chiefs, in . formel demand for his resigna- ton. If he refuses to step down, the rebels say they are ready to throw him out. "
 The feudai system which Is Tam many cracked last fall under the attack of victorious fusion or ganization. One by one. the petty political barons who are the back bone of the New York democratic empire dropbed away from their "boss" and swung to the insurgent movement whose slogan was "Curryism must go.'
 Rebels Muster Votes
 At a secret meeting of the Tammany hall executive commit. tee, the rebels mustered Il 2-3
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
Victim m The" Death Mystery,Said To |Haue Gone Ouer Cliff
Wealthy Retired Aged Recluse Arthur Todd Went to His Deatl-Waters Searched for Woman Compan-
 ion-BOth May Have Been Hurled to Death

Norwalk. Conn, April 16-(UP)-The waters of Long Island Sound being dragged to-day for unidentified who, police believe may have been companion of Arthur Todd TO- wealthy retired business man, believed to have been murdered by drowning when his body washed ashore here late Saturday.
 Authorities, convinced that Todd was slain questioned persons whose withheld endeayored
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
EZRA WORKERS
 WERE NOT GIVEN
 THEPAY CHECKS
About 1000 Were Turned Away - Checks Had
 Not Reached Here

Approximately 1000 FERA workers milled around the office of the local disbursing chief today seeking checks. They were turned away, almost entirely, with only q small group being paid. The re- mainder were told to return this afternoon with the promise that possibly" their checks would be in.
 It was announced late last week that the local EZRA workers, who have gone without pay two weeks, now, would receive one weeks
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Markets At c Glance

Stocks drop fractions to more than point. Bonds irregular speculative issues firm. Curb stocks ease in quiet trading. Chicago stocks lower. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange irregular. Wheat off 1H to 1% cent; corn and oats dip more
 than cent. Cotton off 50 cents bale Rubber drops 6 to points after losing early rise. Silver futures break 70 to 80 points, Bar sivlcr of M at 45H cents an ounce. Copper SK cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-16
The Weather

Rain Tonight and on
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-04
YALE WILL TRAIN
 AT GALES FERRY
Preseason Football Will Change From the Yale
 Field This Year

New Haven, Conn, August - (UP) = Departing from a time worn custom of holding pre-sea' son football practice at it's honlr field. Yale is setting up quarters at Gales Ferry for short training period from September Is to 22, as new experiment" it was an nounced at the athletic association
 The quarters will be the same as used by the crews in their annual Thames River regatta and was looked upon as an ideal spot for conditioning the squad.
 Raymond (Ducky) Pond. new head coach. and his staff will take over the squad of 72 September 15. They will return to the Uni Versity September 23. the opening day, and continue drills at Anthony Thompson Field. Denny Myers Ivan Williamson and Earle Neale will assist Pond with the varsity while the scrubs will be in charge of Century Milstead and stewart F. Scott.
 The freshman squad will report September "A to Reggie Root, who was head coach last year.
 The schedule this fall is one oe the toughest yet faced by the Blues. opening October 6 with Co., lumbia and following the next week with Pennsylvania. The bal ance of the program includes Brown. Army. Dartmouth. Georgia. Harvard and Princeton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-04
ST0CKYARDS IN WORKING SHAPE
Bookkeepers and Sales men Are Doing Their Bit
 to Help Out

Chicago, Aug. 4-UP)-Book keepers and salesmen strusg' 'eo in the muck of the worlds biggest stockyard today to handle q growing flood of cattle, while Gen Hugh Johnson fought in gol1 coast hotel to end strike of 1,20C cattle handlers.
 Roughly clad pickets and an emergency force of policemen eyed each other ominously throughout the great maze Q fpens and run ways but violence was avoided. Animals pouring into the yard; by train and truck after an H. day embargo enforced by the strike were handled entirely by members of commission firms and white collar" employees. Executives of the livestock exchange, which ordered a resumption of trading yesterday said strikebreakers would not Nbi employed. t&
 The Union Stockyard Company has employed $50 non-union1 men since their union handlers walked out, however, and has refused flat ly to consider demands for $2l minimum weekly wage, s-a.,.@ EmpIoyes of the livestock ex- change, having no dispute with with their employer but affiliated with the yards local, refused to work beside the "scab"' emergency employees when trading was re- stunned.
 Members of the Regional Labor Board and other mediators openly expressed fear that fists and clubs may fly at any moment. " s,5f'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-04
EXTORTION PLOT
 WAS REVEALED
$6O,O0O Was Demanded From Five Prominent
 Men in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Aug. 4-(uP)-An exortion plot demanding $6O,O00 from five prominent Los Angeles men was revealed today as officials barred activities of a gang which called itself the Trio" The men threatened by extortion letters in clude l.. l.. Doheny, millionaire oil man; William Gettle, recent Kidnapping victim: Alexander Pan tages, theater owner; J. J. Doyle, sports promoter; and Ora Monette, prominent banker. While pointing out the probability that the notes are the work of a crank, federal postal officials called in the district attorney and the sheriff's office to aid in the search for the letter writers.
 Monnette received the principal letter, outlining the full details of the demands. Each of the others received supplemental letters.
 The plot victims were instructed in the letters to pay a total of $60O0O, with Monnette designated as the agent. The money was or dered to be split as follows: SS0,- GOO in $50 bills; $20,000 in SEQ bills; and $l0.O00 in S10 bills. All the currency was to be old and un- marked.
 The five men, according to the trio," were to receive further in structions by mail, Communication would be maintained through. the perosnal columns of newspapers, with the payoff to be arranged late. Threatening not only the five men but their families as well. the mysterious trio" added a warn ing it possessed an arsenal of high powered rifles with silencers. which might be used the polce were informed of the plot. All the letters were typewirtten and mail ed in Los Angeles. The first was received less than IS hours ago, federal inspectors revealed. Whil" the men threatened discounted the seriousness of the letters, steps were taken to guard them and their families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-04
GAMBLING SLOT MACHINES ARE
 HIT BODY BLOW
Timnie Grove Fined Sl0O and Costs and Judge
 Issues Warning

l Judge Edward Maseole in citA court today imposed a fine of s10t and costs and jail term of SC days, sentence suspended. on Tim mic Grove, 3S, prominent musi- clan and entertainment director. for possession of gambling ma chile. The arrest was made yes terday on warrant after two youths who had stolen the ma- chimes testified in juvenile court that the sight of two slot machines in full operation at Groves smoke shop, 332 South Main street. had led them to conceive plans for burglary of the place and a theft Of the slot machines.
 Judge Issues Warning
 Next time anyone guilty of this offense is brought before me- said Judge Mascolo, hell either be bound over to superior court ur will go to jail.''
 Grove pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of the ma despite pleas for leniency by At " lila III SdlIoil, SOullSSI for the defendant.
 Members of the vice squad took Grove into custody yesterday aft. ernoon on warrant issued by Prosecutor Charles Summa, after Jerry Herbert, 16, and 15 year old boy, both charged with burg lary of the machines at Groves csta blishment, gave a sensational
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-04
FATHER CHARGED WITH NEGLECT OF
 THREE CHILDREN
Thomas Zastko of MunsOn Avenue Complained of
 By Welfare Workers

A charge of neglect of minor children was lodged against Thom- as Zastko, 40, of Munson avenue, when he was arrested on d warrant this morning by Lieut.. Detective Joseph Stevens and Detective Con- nie Shanahan. The arrest was the result of an investigation by welfare workers, who described conditions at the Zastko home as shocking"
 Zastko, when he was brought tC the police station this morning said that he had sent the children away to live with relatives yester- day. He admitted that conditions at his place were poor and he said that it was the realization of that which led him to place the young sters in other hands.
 The man, truck driver b, occupation, is charged with leav ing his children at home unprotec' ted for several days at time, witf not leaving them sufficient food ant | with allowing extremely unsanitar. i conditions to prevail at his house 1 hold. The home in which he keep l the children is described as ; | shack" on MunSon avenue, whicl is in the far Mill Plain section.
 The children are IA. 10. and $ respectively. the oldert boy ard the other two girls. Investigators allege that the children have been cruelty neglected by their father since their mother died some time ago.
 Recently a welfare worker went to the shack and saw, she declares, the children having as their dinner
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OPERATE PLANES
 FROM GROUND
Engineers Believe They Have Succeeded
 in Such Invention

Pars, Aug 4-CUP)-The air ministry has bought patents for fool proof" airplanes control which an aviator works by press ing q series of buttons, the news paper Le Matin said today.
 The inventors, four engineers working together. now have begun experiments which they hope will make possible an airp!ane operat- ed from the ground-to fly, drou bombs and fire machine guns.
 One button in the control sys- tenn bought by the ministry con trols wing movements and provides automatic stability. Other buttons bring right and left turns ascent descent and horizontal fight. By pressing buttons in combination such evolutions as spirals are pos sible.
 The engineers hope it will be possible soon for an aviator, guild ing his plane by the buttons, to climb, land and seek the best fly ing levels without change of mis- hap. A gyroscope Is used as stabi- lizer.
 Before it bought the patents, the ministry tested them for a year at Istres airdrome. The tests end ed in July.