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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
By FRED MYERS nited Press Staff COrrespondent)

Chicago. Aug 9.-(UP)-With farmers already doomed to the catastrophe of century, a raging sun reelected temperatures to sig zling new heights today over an aera embracing two-thirds of the nation.
 Only scattered showers early to- day and a weather bureau pre- diction that a blanket of cool air may spread southward from Can ada brought hope to sweltering millions. Rain during the night in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa brought but few hours of com parative comfort.
 Death followed the sun across the stricken territory. A toll of more than 1000 human lives in three months of almost uninter- rupted heat, grew with every hour.
 Hospitals Are Filled
 Hospitals in Chicago, St Louis, Kansas City, Wichita and dozens of other metropolitan areas were filled with prostrated sufferers. It was estimated that more than $50 persons died of heat induced heart failure in 24 hours.
 A hard-baked earth, radiating stored up heat in shimmering waves, aided the sun in boosting temperatures even above those of yesterday, when all time records fell from Louisiana to California. At Ottumwa, Ia, a high pressure area drifting down from Canada offered little hope that yesterday s 115 years-would not be surpassed. Ors1ha saw the mercury simmer again toward the 110 degree mark It was 10S yesterday in Kansas City, Mo. 109 in Topeka, Kan. 106 in St Louis and Lincoln, Neb, 110 in Des Moines and 10S at Spring Ill--another all time record. Today threatened to bring even more intolerable conditions at vir- tually every point.
 Crop Damage Terrific Through the great wheat and corn belt-across Illinois, Wiscon- sin. Minnesota, the Dakotas, Mis- I souri, Kansas, Nebraska-the toll | in crop damage was terrific. Experts say 1t has passed $2,. 000,000.000 this year.
 The last seven days have dashed | every hope that the broiling coun. | tryside might recover, even with period of real gully-washers, from six months of drought. In the | week temperatures ran from 5 te 30 degrees above normal. Over eight states the temperature aver aged close to 100 degrees, and ir many places never fell below tha mark.
 Rain fell only locally and st lightly as to be of no value. | The government forecast yester day of the smallest cotton crol ] since 1896. coupled with an almos
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
More Land Available

Announcement of 300 acres of more land to be open to members of the Naugatuck Fish and Game Association for hunting this season was made at the monthly meeting of that society in the borough courtroom last night. Permission to shoot on the Andrews land on Andrews mountain has been grant, ed, it was stated.
 This land is expected to be good for hunting and members were quite glad to hear it had been secured. This is for members of the club only. Posting of 4,500 acres of the local clubs hunting land will be made a week from next Sunday or August 19. 1t was decided.
 The club will hold a clambake at the club grounds near the New Haven road, on Sunday, September 1t was decided. Town Clerk Louis Schiller, Jr., was appointed chairman of the committee in charge. Others on 1t included Ly- man Lamphere, James Montanari, Charles Arendholz, William Luddy, George French and President Les- lie Baker.
 Another trap shoot will be held at the club grounds on Saturday, August IS. The rearing pond of the club has been drained three times but will be drained again this week to prepare 1t for the ex- pected shipment of trout.
 President Leslie Baker presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
NORTH MAIN STREET
 MAN PAYS FINE.

Fines and costs totaling $54.s5 were paid at Plainville town court last night by Charles s. Uckus of this city when he pleaded guilty to charges of violation of the rules of the road, improper markers and illegal registration. The local man, whose home is at PAS North Main street. also agreed to pay damages to another car.
 Uckus was arrested August 3 after striking a pole in Plainville and almost immediately afterwards running into the back of another car
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
IA Candidates Seek
 Charles Bryan's Job
Nebraska Politics Boil as Prmiary Election Draws
 Near-zOO in Race for State Offices

that they will lose their represen. tation if single S2-member legis. lature is substituted for the pres ent upper and lower holses con- taining 36 senators and 100 repre- sentatives.
 Leaders of both parties also op- pose the plan because it would eliminate party government, 1t calling for nonpartisan ballot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
LIONS CLUB GOING
 TO Y.M.C.A. CAMP

Members of the Waterbury Lions club will meet tonight at the Y. M. c. A. camp at Smiths pond, Wa tertown, for the annual sports pro- gram and dinner held at the camp. Featuring the sports events will be a baseball game between the Lions and team representing the camp CTS. The usual luncheon meeting of the club at The Elton was omitted today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Marriage Announced

Adams, daughter of MT and Mrs John Adams of Goodyear avenue to William Joseph Adams, son of Mrs Peter Adams of Waterbury has been announced.
 It took place recently in Wash ington, D. c. MT Adams Is an em- ploye of the aeronautics service of the government. The couple are residing in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
To Attend Outing

A number of members of the Polish American Independent Po- litical club will attend the outing of the state organization to be held Sunday, August 26 in Walling- ford. The local club, which is newly organized, has been quite active socially and also politically.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
NEW ATOMIZER A
 CONVENIENT ACCESSORY

Bouquet Lentheric, the daytime fragrance which is a combination of fine eau de cologne and a Lem theric perfume, is now equipped with an exclusive bulbless atomizer. It is of the plunger type and takes up no room to speak of, eliminat- ingentirely the old-fashined cord and bulb. For travelling the new atomizer is perfect; it's fits right over the top of the 8 ounce and 16 ounce sizes of Bonpuet Lentheric and is handsome as we'll as con- venient. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Big Food Shipment

The roast beef and cheese re- ceived from the government were distributed to borough needy yes- terday afternoon. Only a small supply of cheese was received and this ran out before all had been accommodated. Superintendent of Public Welfare N. Hadley Cox to- day said that he has received word a shipment of 91 cartons of roast beef containing 36 pounds a carton or a total of 3,276 pounds, is at the New Haven distribution center destined for Naugatuck.
 This is one of the largest ship ments received here since the win ter. There was quite a let-down then in the amount of food re- ceived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Women on Outing

Twenty-four members of the Y. M. c. A. women classes left this afternoon for Bantam lake where they will attend the outing there. Water sports will be enjoyed with Fritz klanfbt, athletic director, in charge. Lunch will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
$2,O0O DAMAGE
 SUIT SETTLED

Settlement of the $2,000 damage suit of George A. Carney against Melvin F. Witherwax of Naugatuck was announced today in the local court of common pleas. The Wa terbury man sued as the result of an auto collision which occurred on January 31st ,1931, at the cor ner of Baldwin and Washington streets. The conditions of settle- ment were not made public. Dam- age to the plaintiffs auto as we'll as personal injuries were alleged in the action brought by the plain tiff, MT Carney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
EIks Plan Rake

The annual clambake of the Naugatuck Lodge of Elks will be held Sunday, Sept 9 at Osborn's Glen. There will be ball game between married and single men. The affair will start in the morn ing with breakfast being served. and at o'clock the bake will be served. A good attendance is ex- pected. A report on his trip to the national convention at Kansas City, Mo, was made at recent meeting by Joseph Sommers, local dele gate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Tag Day Planned

Plans for the annual tag day Of the Disabled American Veterans are being made here by the Union City Chapter. It will be held on September 26. John Ostroski, conn mander, Rocco Cotaldo, Angelo Pomponie and Frank Summa att tended a state executive commit- tee meeting in Bristol recently where state plans were talked over. The amount raised will go to as- sist in hospitalization and rehabili- tation work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09

Morgan O'Brien. William Cross and Lucien Tomlinson are among a group of boys who have returned from camping at the Pomperaug river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
New System Advantageous

The benefits of the new system inaugurated by Warden John Sher- idan of having departmental chiefs attend the monthly or special meetings of the board of warden and burgesses were shown at the gathering of the borough board Tuesday night.
 On several occasions, the war den had to call on various heads of the apartments. Tn the pro- longed discussion over adoption of a borough parking ordinance, Chief of Police John Adamson was asked to explain several things both by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09

There is also the possibility of more party cleavage due to the number of candidates for the po- sition of state representative.
 On thing the coming fall election is expected to show is whether the large democratic majority at the spring election here when Warden Sheridan defeated former warden Harris Whittemore, Jr.. by a big margin, was caused by an increase in democrats in town or whether many republicans normally voted with the democrats because of dis content.
 In the fall election with much less of a local issue at stake, the tendencies of voters to vote on straight party lines is usually evident
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Case Settled

There was no court session this morning. It had been expected August Butkus of Arch street and Ludwig Radwick of Lewis street might be brought into court. They were involved in an auto accident yesterday at the intersection of Lewis and German streets. Sidney Matzkin of 25 Lincoln street, Wa terbury, was also involved in this crash.
 However, they reached a settle ment before court today and no charges against them were made. Another accident involving Miss Agnes M. Crowley of Valley hos pital, Reedboro, Vt. and Joseph Moritis of 69 Johnson street oc- cured on South Main street. A settlement was arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09

Mrs Mary A. Cummings and daughter Vera of North Main street are vacationing in New Jersey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Red Men to Meet

A meeting of Natatuc Tribe, Red Men will take place tonight. Rou- tine business will be transacted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Registrars to Meet

The local registrars, George P. Young and Dennis M. Linskey will be in session tomorrow to receive names of voters who wish to regis ter with various parties. Tomor- row is the last day for such regis tration before the fall election. Per- sons who have changed their ad- dresses since the last election may appear before the registrars and notify them of the change. The officials will be in session from noon until g D. m. It is expected many new names may be added in the democratic party in particular for several caucus fights now loom and the various candidates will try to secure as much backing as pos sible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Few Seek Clerical Jobs

EcW SCCA SiCTiSuA OoDS
 Only about 10 persons from Naugatuck applied for the white collar" jobs to be given out by the EZRA, Christian Groh, FEAR off, cial here, said today. These ap- piled in Waterbury and their names were forwarded to Hartford. Officials there are now seeking to create a work project to handle the white collar employees. These will handle clerical or scientific jobs. Because of the small number from Naugatuck it is expected the local persons who applied will be assigned to some job out of town, there not being enough for a pro- ject locally. However, nothing defi- nitely concerning this has yet been decided upon.
 Warden Sheridan has given MT Groh permission to buy a new hoist to be used in transferring dirt from one side of the river to the other. This will be used in creating a firm foundation for completing the rip rapp wall at certain points below the rubber company dam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09

Of 35,500 insured workers in Lu- ton. England. only 700 are out of work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09

ter of Jere J. Murphy of Walnut street, has returned from Madison where she was vacationing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
LINDBERGH BOULEVARD
 FINISHED

St Louis, Mo, (UP)-Lindbergh boulevard, started in 1929 to com the spectacular Lind bergh solo flight from New York to Paris. has just been completed as a single highway unit. It is link in Highway 77.
 Cages in which, babies may be placed to sleep outside are being rented in Chelsea, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Will Attend Bake Sunday

A large number of persons are expected to attend the annual clam bake of the Augustana Lutheran Brotherhood of the Salem Luth- eran church which will be held on Saturday at Tricks farm on Field street. J. Emil Anderson is chairman of the committee in charge. Tickets may be obtained from Victor Olson.
 Mrs John J. Daily and son, John Jr, of Hill street are vacationing with relatives at Pine Orchard.
 Miss Catherine Murphy. daugh-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Town Cormmitteenen Plan To Avert Now
 Threatened Strife
Members Bent on Achieving Harmony Frank Green
 Rumored Candidate to Oppose Probate Judge D. Emmett Convention, August 10th
NAUGATUCK
wm. ,. Baxter. Correspondent.

Naugatuck, Aug. 9-Local demo- crats are awaiting with keen inter- est the efforts of the democratic town committee to achieve har- mony, to smooth the now troubled waters before the caucuses are held here next Tuesday. As ex- pected, the town committee set the caucus date at meeting in the town hall last night.
 But the most important result of the meeting was that members Of the committee agreed they would try to work together to avert he now threatened strife. Although nothing official in this respect was given out, it was reported that Chairman Frank Green of the town committee, who is believed to be a candidate for the nomination of judge of probate in opposition to the present democratic in- cumbent, D. Emmett Shea, frankly explained his stand to the commit tee and brought the matter out in the light.
 The pros and cons of this situa- tion were sdiscussed and some members felt today that at least better results were achieved than if the topic had not been brought up and had been kept under cover until the caucus dates when a storm surely would have broken.
 There is still no definite indica- tion that party dispute will not ensue, but at least the committee is making an effor to prevent it. Plans of the party for increased activities in some of the wards in the fall election were discussed. In- dications are the party will seek to increase its strength over the spring voting.
 The caucus date was set for Tuesday, August 14 with the local democratic convention to be held Thursday, August 16. The caucuses will be opened by ward committee men.
 These are Richard Durkin in the first ward, John Kiernan in the second ward and Joseph Neal in the third ward. Meeting places will be the Gem Theater at p. m. in the first ward, the former Ameri- can Legion rooms in the Odd Eel lows building in the second ward, and the Polish club rooms on Bridge street in the third ward. This building was formerly the Union City firehouse.
 At the caucuses, officers in charge will be first selected, and then delegates to the town con vention will be named from each ward. At this convention delegates to the senatorial, congressional and probate convention will be selected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09
Doomed Farmers Face
 More BroiLing Heat
Only Scattered Showers Early To-day on Parched
 Lands-Farmer Philosopher Takes It Calmly

panicky increase in grain prices. was an index to the alarm 1eit n agricultural circles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09

the warden and by burgesses. He was on hand and replied promptly to all questions. There is no doubt the borough fathers were able to get a better understanding of this matter because of his explana- tions.
 Borough Engineer Robert D.. Beardsley was also consulted by the warden and burgesses on var ious matters during the progress of the meeting and his advice proved helpful in arriving at de- cisions. Borough Attorney Martin B. Gormley was on hand and an- swered questions. Fire Chief Mil ton Calvin was present as was also Superintendent of Streets James Brophy but neither of these were called upon. They remained until the end of the meeting although Warden Sheridan indicated earlier to the fire chief there would be no need for him to remain.
 Sentiment around town seems strongly in favor of causing ven- dors to be licensed and the action of the board in this respect in or dering mimeographed copies of the proposed ordinance made, relative to action at the special session of the board within two weeks, has received much commendation in town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-09

10 MeeC Tn WaterDury
 Local members of the 40 and 8 club will meet tomorrow at the American Legion hall in Water bury. A number from here are expected to attend the affair. Im- portant business will be transacted, it is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
Packard Offers Al
 Novel Body Models
Thirteen Different Types Represented In 1884 Crea=
 tiOns Improvements Numerous And Important

Forty-one body models in thir- teen different types, exclusive of custom creations. represent Pack ards line for 1884. In exterior appearance the new cars are char acteristically Packard. Tenders, however. are deeper and hug the wheels. There is a complete body ventilating system for the closed models. A space on the instrument panel provides for the radio con- trols in the center of the cluster of gauges and dials.
 Packard improvements are nu- merous and important. They in- clude an easier steering system, a larger clutch which requires a pressure of 23 to 2S pounds, roller bearing universal joints with sealed fabrication, 9 new radiator filler cap, automatically fabricated clutch horns with a relay switch for more back camshaft bearings and new type of exhaust muffler system tuned like an organ pipe to reduce noise. When water is thrown up from the pavement by the wheels uCSp GdltSlo AolCo oioHhu the edge of each fender prevent it from being blown back along the sides of the car. There also are recessed plates in the rear lenders to catch stones cast up by the tires.
 Two of the chassis models are powered with straight eight mo- tors, while the third carries a V-12 motor. Brake horsepower of the three motors is 120, 145 and 160 respectively, at 3.200 r. p. m. To the highly efficient equipment of the eights has been added the new Packard oil conditioning unit which serves to filter and regulate the temperature of the lubricant. By cooling the oil in summer and warming it in winter this system is said to minimize engine wear. Re- tained in the latest Packards are such proven features as automatic chassis fabrication, synchromesh transmissions, angle set rear axles with quiet hypoid gears, power brakes adjustable from the drivers S seat, and shimmy and wheel tramp eliminators. Close attention has been paid to detailed body fitments such as the concealed type curtain rollers and finger tip adjustment of the front seat position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
PLYMOUTH STRESS
 ANTI-FRICTION
Roller Bearings, B in Ali, Cover All Points in
 New Models

The new Plymouth cars are de- clared to have more anti-friction bearings than any automobile in their price class, and more than many cars of even higher price.
 All in all, there are 32 ball or roller bearings in the De Luxe Ply mouth Chassis, covering every inn portant point. Of these, IA are ad- unstable tapered roller bearings. Double tapered roller bearings are used in all four wheels. Tapered roller bearings are used in the pinion and differential and wher- ever else the requirement is for a bearing capable of absorbing end thrust as well as carrying a radial load.
 There are 30 anti-friction bear ings in the chassis of the Plymouth Six, one less than in the De Luxe Plymouth, due to the fact that there is no Free Wheeling unit.
 In the Plymouth rear axle there are eight tapered roller bearings in all, an unusual number. Thus fric- tion is reduced to minimum with resulting longer and quieter life. The differential assembly and pin- ion shaft are mounted on adjust able tapered roller bearings while tw osimilar bearings at each wheel absorb wheel thrusts in either di- rection as we'll as radial load.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
GASOLINE TAX

Washington, D. C.-The federal gasoline tax of one-half cent per gallon expired January 1, 1884, but the federal tax of one cent remains and there are six different state tax rates to pay when you travel this year.
 Here's a table showing gasoline tax rates in each state. Add one cent for the federal tax. In Ala bama, Louisiana, Missouri, Missis- sippi, New Mexico, and Florida look out for additional city or county taxes, or both.
 Tax rates are given in cents per gallon:
 2c-Connecticut, District of Co., lumbia, Missouri, Rhode Island. .>3c-California, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mich gan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota. Pennsyl- vania.
 4c-Colorado, Indiana, Maine. Iaryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma. South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyom- Ing.
 5c-Arizona, Idaho, KentuckS Louisiana, Montana, Oregon, New Mexico, Virginia, Washington.
 6c-Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina.
 7c-Florida, Tennessee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

Boys and girls are equal in aver
 age height up to the age of Il. be- tween Il and IA girls are the tall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
MOTOR TAX SET
 AT $50, 100000
Federal Bill Includes Lev- ies From June 1882 to January Last Year

New York, N. Y.-Special addi- tional taxes imposed upon motor fuel, lubricants, vehicles, tires, tubes, parts, etc., by the federal government cost American motor ists close to $35O, 100000 between June 21, 1892, the effective date. and January 1. 1894, expiration date for the one-half cent federal gasoline tax.
 Records of the American Petro- leum Industries committee show that federal taxes on motor fuel alone totalled $243, 5,S13.32 up to January 1, 1894. On that date fed eral taxes upon lubricating oil to- tailed 357,O44.17, making d grand total of $273,302,S57.49.
 In 1883 federal taxes on motor vehicles, parts, tires, etc, cost the public $53,801, ,903.46. Around $15,- OO0,000 was collected from these sources during 1892. Taxes upon pipe line cargoes totalled s2,577,-