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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10

the thief or thieves who opened the company safe and escapvd with the cash and more than $500 in checks have yet been uncovered as far as could be learned to-day.
 The Waterbury detective bureau, it is understood, began investiga- ton of the crime on Friday morn ing but found that the burglars had been extremely careful not to leave a single trace behind them which would lead to disclosing their identity. To get at the e$2.- 800 in cash and the large amount of checks, 1t was necessary for the criminals to find successfully the means of opening two combinations on the large safe. A large outer door of the safe was opened, then another and smaller door was like wise successfully opened. The money and cheeks were kept Tn cash box in the interior of the safe.
 First Discovery Friday
 First discovery of the burglary was made Friday morning when the safe was opened at the begin ming of the days business. Or flee workers who opened the sate found that the entire interior had been ransacked, the money ana checks taken, and the two heavy doors of the safe then carefully closed.
 Entrance to the building, which is the local headquarters for the Armour meat packing firm, was gained by forcing open window. The catch on window facing a railroad siding, which is used by the company's shipping depart ment, was jimmied open, allowing tho burglars to get into the build.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
CARDINAL SOUGHT
 PUBLICITY SAYS
 FATHER COUGHLIN
RaidO Priest Not to Back DOWn-Clainls Curren=
 cy Can Be Issued

Detroit, Dec. 10.-OP).-W Will jam Cardinal O'Connell, T0-year- old dean of Americas Catholicism sought front page publicity" by attacking him, the Rec Charles E. Coughlin charged Sunday in his weekly radio talk. Cardinal O'Connell himself has invited this pu ublic utterance," tht radio priest declared, Adding tha' his remarks were made only after he had consulted his superior. the Rev Michael James Gallagher bishop of Detroit.
 The cardinal. celebrating his birthday in Boston last week. had observed that Father Coughlin and "all clergymen, no matter what creed, tread hazardous grounds" in trying directly to solve political or economic problems.
 ''Let it be understood that the cardinal has no Jurisdiction over me; that he has no Jurisdiction outside his own diocese" the priest declared. "I am criticized by his eminence as he insinuates that I am doing something contrary to the wishes of my ecclesiastical su- periors."
 On the contrary, Father Cough lin insisted. he had observed the commands of both Pope Plus Xl and Leo XIII in preaching the principles of social justice.
 For more than 40 years" he went on, "William Cardinal O'Con- nell has been more notorious for his silence on social justice than for any contribution which he may
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
BUILDING BOOM IS EXPECTED BY
 BUDGET FIGURES
Personal Taxes Are 10 Pick Up g Mill Tax :.
 to Be Set Tonight

. s z
 Building operations fin Waterbury, will increase during the coming year, more persons will take out marriage licenses and added in- come to the city will result from the issuance of electricity, plumb ing and various recreationa1 per mits throughout 1894. This is the hopeful picture depicted in the proposed budget of the city of Wa terbury which will go before the board of aldermen for adoption to- night. If the estimated revenues of the city are carried out an increase in general business in Waterbury will be noted in the city during the coming year.
 On the whole, however, the 1885 budget that goes before the alder men for adoption tonight after a week of study by the members of the board sets ID an estimated revenue from various license and permit sources of $2,932,975.30. The remainder of the 1895 ap- propriation. totalling $6.l78,019. will be made up in taxes levied on real and personal property.
 Income to Increase
 The city fathers expect that the income to the city during the com ing year will. be increased from personal tax sources. The estimate q income from that source for 1935 is $47,000 as compared with an es. innate of $45sa00 for the current year. It is expected that, the pea atty income on delinquent personal taxes will be S200 less next year than it was during the current twelve-month period.
 The alderfnen.at tontg are ex- pected to adopt a 32-mill tax rate for the city for 1885. This is g quarter of a mill lower than the current levy. This drop has been decided upon althcugh the 1885 expenditures will be about $19.600 greater than for 1894. Much saving has been made by reducing the margin of safety" in the 1885 budget. #
 Estimates Are Down
 The estimated resources for 1884 from licenses, permits and so forth amounted to $2.936,325. tThe com. ing years estimate Is $2,932.975.30. It is estimated that in 1895 that the estate pentlayt tax payments to the city will be $200 less than they were figured on this year and that auctioneers' fees received during 1895 will amount to S20. An esti- mated income of $50 from this <At. .sa. sv. rJa <r> tIex saaf e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
Dr 0. M. w. Spragne Claims Low Rent Habita-
 ton Unsatisfactory
MONEY, CREDIT CAN'T
 BRING TRADE RECOVERY
Need Active Demand for Them, He. Says-Mass
 Not We'll Housed

Boston, Dec 1O.-(UP) Reduction in construction costs of small homes would be a major means of recovery, Dr o. M. w. Sprague, former brain-truster and one-tinle adviser to the Bank of Eng land, said in a speech here to- day.
 Dr Sprague, Harvard pro- lessor and an outstanding economist, pointed out that over-building in the United States was for families able to pay rent of $2O0 a month or even $100."
 On the other hand. he said, .sit is not fact that there is an ade- quacy of satisfactory habitation for people who pay under $50 monh rental in cities and towns"
 Advances Arguments.
 Dr Sprague advanced several corrollary arguments to support his theory.
 1T do not think that there is anything positive that can be done by means of money and credit to bring about trade recovery" he said. There is an abundant supply of gold, currency and credit with in the country, but there is no active demand and no active use for these essential agencies.
 Need Active Demand.
 we need a more active demand for credit and currency. Unfortun- ately, the demand for labor seems to be no greater than it was q year ago. This means that we have been making little positive progress toward a trade recovery"
 He cited the automobile industry as producing an enlarged de- mand for any product" thus rs- sulting in higher standard of liy- ing, and said that business execu- tives should have the "imagina- tin to perceive the possibilities. Of an enlarged demand for a new produced.
 Lower Prices Stimulate
 The stimulation afforded by plac- ing the product on sale at a low CT price to stimulate potential de- mand would not be in conflict with a general .rise1in- price level which has been the aim of the admins
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
CITY SEAL SALE
 BRINGS RESULTS
Anti- Tuberculosis League Encouraged By Early Returns

k Results of the first tabulatior of the mail sale of tuberculosis seals, announced this morning by the, loctfT Anti -Tu tuberculosis league, indicate that the city for the first time in many years, may take, its place among other large commu- mites of the state in per, capita returns.
 Up to Saturday, $1,966.27 had been received from the appeal through the mails. This figure represents $233 more than was re- ceived at this time last year. There are also 271 more letters than for this period last year.
 League officials issued the fol- lowing statement in regard to the sale today:
 The 1884 tuberculosis Seals seem to be just as popular as their predecessors, even in this year, when, again everyone must count his pennies. s
 To date 2271 letters have been received with amounts enclosed totalling $1966.27. Letters return ed without money were STA, but dozens of these came back with notes expressing keen regreat at being obliged to return the seals.
 The League is deeply apprecia- tive of the many expressions of interest in the work. Many letters have come in from contributors also. One ot the finest, apparently written by child for the mother, follows:
 "We are not rich enough to use these seals, but we are send ing this twenty five cents for the flee cent piece that was:
 A booth. for the sale of seals was opened today at the Howland- Hughes store and will remain open daily except Sunday from a. m. Fto ( p. m., closing Christmas eve. Seals are also on sale at Grieve, Bissett, and Hollands and at Miller and Peck's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
NaOy PersonneLIs
 BelorU Safety Point

Washington, Dec. 1O.-(UP)
 Thc nayy,s personnel is be- low the safety point" Ad- nfraI w. H. StaRdley, chief of naval operations, said today in his annual report to Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swan- son.
 The admiral said the present personnel was about 7S.S per cent of normal, where as S5 per cent was considered the lowest minimum flor safety. The outstanding need at the present time, he said, is for moro men.
 This, the report said, is par ticularly true because of the numerous ships now under construction which soon will require manning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
DIONNE'S DOCTOR
 NOW IN NEW YORK

New York, Dec To- lUP) The country doctor who brought the DioIine, auintuplets. into the world now in New York to see the. sights, ninrveieds today over his beloved babies instead of skyscrapers. i Dr Allan R. DafOe, a shrewd, modest little man. arrived yester- day on his first extensive trip in oS years. He saw the famous skyline, but turned aside to talk to X the mate of q ferry boat about chii- tiren. Even in teeming Times Square Dr pafoe appeared only mildly interested. But if someorc mentioned 'liis babies" his face lighted tip with pride.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
ADMITS AMENDMENT WOULD BE VIOLATED

Washington, Dec 10-CUP) )--At- tcrney- General Thomas E. Knight Ala bama, conceded before che SUI preme court today in brief filed in the Scottsboro cases that sys- tematic exclusion of negroes from iuries would iolate the 14th amend- ment to the federal constitution.
 Knight denied. however, that evidence produced in behalf of Clarence Norris, one of the Scotts- boro defendants, proved such ex- clusion.
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SNOW TO FOLLOW
 MILDER WEATHER
No Fatalities as Result of Cold HereFOur Die
 in New England

Flash! Good news reached Wa terbury today from. the weather man to the effect that the bitter cold wave that has kept tks city in is grasp since last Friday, is to be followed late today by slightly warmer temperature. However. the weatherman's prediction was ac- companied by the prediction that snow would follow the rise of the mercury in the thermometer.
 Throughout Saturday night, yes- terday and the early hours of this morning the city continued in the grip of wintry blasts. Throughout yesterday the mercury succeeded in reaching a maximum of between A and 25 degrees, according to the Democrats recording ther- mometer,
 Yesterday bitterly cold day and last night and the early hours of this morning continued to carry on for Old Man Winter. At 6 o'clock this morning the mercury reaI seven degrees above zero. At mid- night, last night, the reading showed II degrees above. At 3 o'clock a drop to between eight and nine above was recorded. At 6:30 o'clock a gradual rise in the mercury was noted. At g o'clock this morning the mercury showed that 1t had reached 8 point of 15 above and at noon hour another substantial increase had been shown. f
 While many automobiles were disabled in the city over the week- end due to the cold and traffic, thereby, made light, there were no reports of fatalities due to the in- tense wintry weather here. Cloth- ing houses and garages both re- ported great speed-up in business because of the cold weather ard
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SOUNDING BALLOONS
 RETURNED BUT II

Cambridge, Mass, Dec 10-(UPl All but II of 35 sounding bal looms released by Massachusetts Institute of Technology meteorol- ogists at St Louis, Mo. three weeks ago. have been recovered.
 The balloons, with instruments intact, were found within radius of 1850 miles of Lambert field air port, where they were sent aloft to investigate weather conditions in tEe stratosphere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
32 KILLED IN !, MOTOR CRASHES

! Boston, Dec 10-(UP)-Thirty- two persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Massachusetts last week, according to the report of Registrar Morgan T. Ryan.
 This was Il more than in the previous week and t13 more than Tn the corresponding period last year
 Victims included 23 pedestrians, eight occupants and a motorcyeiist
 Motor vehicle fatalities are now running nearly 19 per cent ahead of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
KAYE DON OUT <
 OF PRISON TODAY

A Douglas, Isk of Man. Dec s10-- s(uP)-Kaye Don. internationally famous automobile racer. was re- leased from prison today. the re- rSiainder oSSa four months sentence for manslaughter remitted. Don was convicted, of responsf- biiity for the death of his mechan- ic. Francis Taylor, who was killed hast May when Don was making q might trial for speed race here. Don was Injured.
 sThe sentence imposed on Don, with time off for good behavior, would have expired normally Jan 6s It started Sept 2s,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec 10-fUP) -Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Dec 7tAs compared with the correspondinE period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Ye1r S3,0S5,53S,92O.20 $2,0S5, ,199. .76l.6f
 Receipts
 s1,552,244,9fS.25 $1,214,s9I. .49S.xS sl,5ss,694,00195 s s70.30S, ,z6ssff
 Cash Balance
 s1,56s, ,77s.6s6.Ss $l,O25.514.os6.2 2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
$3, 900 Burglary
 Al Arm our Plant Bigge st I1 Years.
Break Last Friday Not Revealed to Permit Police Check-up S2 800 in Cash, Remainder in Checks
 Taken Three Doors on Safe Cracker (

Perpetration of the largest burglary here in many years in which loot toaing than S3 O00 with $250O it West Main street early Friday morning uncovered day by The Democrat Police in hope of catching the criminals during the week end did not give out any
 formation the sensational crime and first of it did not leak out until to-day No clues as to the identity of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
PLAN DOESN'T SATISFY

Belgrade, Jugoslavia. Dec 10-- (UP)-Little entente and the Bal kan entente plan to denounce- com- mercial treaties with Hungary and expel all Hungarians from their territory if the League of Nations does not satisfy Jugoslavia, it was reported here today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
7s1 ARRESTS MADE

Washington, Dec 1O-(UP)-Ar- rests in the nationwide roundup of illicit narcotic distributors totaled 791 at noon today, Narcotic Com- missioner Harry J. Anslinger. said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
Final Nelvs Flashes
CONFESSED MURDERER INSANE

J. Gondek, P, of Lowell, confessed murderer of MT and Mrs Paul Caouette on their Lowell chick en farm last June, has been adjudged insane by Dr L. Vernon Briggs of the state department of mental diseases, it was disclosed today in re- port filed with District-Attorney Warren l.. Bishop Dr Briggs said examinations show Con- dek is insane now and was insane at the time of the killings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
Reduce Cost OF Small Homes ToAidRecOUery
 Says Ex-Brair1 7ruster
BIC SHOT IS
 CAUGHT IN NET
 OF FEDERAL MEN
Narcotic Rings in Nation Smashed in Great
 Drive

Washington, Dec 1O.-UP)- Federal agents smashed through more underworld hideaways to-day in their unprecedented nationwide narcotic drive which has led to arr rest of total of 791 suspects.
 To-day's raids, climaxing a week end offensive, netted another so- called "big shot", Harry J. Anslin- ger, federal narcotic chief. said.
 Two "big shots" now are held, Anslinger said. One was caught In Baltimore Saturday and another in San Francisco to-day.
 Anslinger said the raids had been highly successful in curbing the narcotic traffic and pointed to doubling of the price of illicit he- roin in Washington to $500 per oune.
 Heroin, he said, was the chief narcotic seized in the Saturday raids. He said that this was brought into the country mostly through New York and sold at $40 an ounce.
 Washington, Dec! 10.-(UP)- Shattered and terror-stricken rem nants of drug -peddling syndieates from New York to Hawaii sought refuge to-day in underworld hide outs before the nations greatest narcotics drive.
 Already 765 peddlers, key men and addicts-were in fed- eral custody and more faced ar rest In a campaign to deal crip- bling blow to the illicit traffic.
 Harry J. Anslinger, chief of the narcotics bureau, estimated that there were 125,O00 drug addicts In the United States. All of them are affected by the treasury drive.
 Treasury officials revealed that the prisoners included those in virtually all levels of society. Wo- men numbered IFS. The biggest haul was in Chicago with 200 arr rests, including 50 women. Two arrests were made at the tiny Vir-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10

Geneva, Dec 0-(UP)---Jugoslavla and Hungary accepted tonight 8 compromise solu- tion of their dispute, which has threatened the peace of Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
PUBLISHER WAS KIDNAPPED

Miami, Fla, Dec 1O-(UP)-Santlag Car et former Havana publisher, told police today that three men kidnapped him late last night and forced him to sign a check for $160OO. Claret spent the night in a vacant Normandy Isle apart ment his hands and feet bound, he reported to police at Miami Beach after he freed himself today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-10
Markets At q Glance
Stocks rise under lead of steel shares. Bonds irregular; Italian issues weak.
 Curb stocks dull and irregular. .S Chicap0 ssf0cks nuief and mixed. x Es

Chicago stocks quiet and mIXed. ERR 45 5E.s s Call money II per cent. sssNS1s sa F s 4 Dollar easier in sterling; irregular in gold cur
 reneles. sSSs4 .tsss S1ss fss Wheat on < cent; corn drops v te oats of 5s.@ @ " to %. s. .s sss x Cotton steady around previous closing levels.
 Rubber of 6 to q points. f5 K. < J q a Bar silver unchanged at 64&4 cents an ounce. S e Copper g cents a pound sas s,s < s ssS ss ss |. E or' Firdl ,.SfocE Prices .Ses Pare 8
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Evening star., 1934-03-29
CUTTING Of FRANC
HELD IMPERATIVE.
DevaIorizing Expected to
Follow Failure to Ball.
ance Budget.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS.-Devaluation of the mighty
French franc, king of gold bloc cur
rencies, is now admitted by officials
as a possibility unless public finances
are put In order.
Parliament has granted Premier
Doumergue decree powers. however,
to balance the budget and def1ate
prices to offset necessity for cutting
the gold content of the franc
A movement in favor of revalori-
zation is gaining ground among big in
dustrialists, but they admit it will be
a long time before country folk, pro-
tected by high tariffs. become con-
vinced of what they believe is already
a necessity. Big industry of the
north of France wants the franc
brought into line with the pound and
the dollar so they may regain fallen
markets abroad.
Points to U. S. Dollar.
Paul Raynaud, former minister of
finance, led the way in a recent Cham
ber of Deputies debate when he said
liberalization of the franc in 1928 is
a past event and does not vaccinate
us against the world crisis which has
undermined the bases of the two
greatest. strongest and proudeSt cur
iencies in the World-the pound and
the dollar
The franc, Raynaud said, is feel
ing the pinch Of cheaper pounds and
dollars. IF devaluation was profita-
BILE to England and America" he con-
tinued, lit was disastrous for other
countries"
The government is fighting tooth
and nail to prevent the franc from
slipping But" Prof. Louis Germain-
Martin, minister of finance. told the
chamber. 'if the rhythm of expendi-
lures, other than the redemption of
bonds continues at the present rate
and outgo, We cannot be responsible
for the stability of our currency" He
believes revalorization will not bring
the relief France needs.
There is no reason for France to
devaluate her currency" he said. THE
causes of high prices are bad fiscal
policy. expensive social services, high
interest rates and too many middle
men,
Balancing Doubted.
These things Prof. Germain-M Mar
tin is setting about to remedy under
the paternal eye of Premier Dou-
mergue.
But those who favor a cheaper
franc doubt he can whittle down the
10000, 900, 0OO- franc deficit in the an
nual trade balance.
The country is being run on bor-
rowed money and the market is being
prepared for another loan. Receipts
from bond issues are spent soon after
they come into the public cash box
Seven billion francs more are needed
before July l, to pay interest on past
loans and redeem short-term bonds.
By devalorizing the franc, the gov
eminent could take an easy step
toward pulling itself out of debt. The
treasury made 23000,000000 francs
cut of the 1928 devalorization. but
this went Immediately to the Bank
of France to repay advances made
from 1914 to 1925. The Bank of
France probably would claim 9000,-
100000 francs the treasury now owes
it, should the franc again be revalued.
No action can be taken without
parliamentary sanction. The Poincare
stabilization act of June Is, 1928,
fixed the franc gold content at SIS
milligrams and it cannot be changed
without another law.
Evening star., 1934-03-29
STAVSKY KILLING
CASE JAILS PAIR
Gangster Leaders Held for Muir.
der in Death Of Judge
Who Knew All.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, March 29. 9.-Underworld trails
into the haunts Of the "Stavisky
gang" led today to murder charges
against two men suspected OF Staying
Judge Albert Prince, "the man who
knew all'' in the Stavisky scandal.
Gaetan L'Herbon de Lussats, a ma
tive of Monaco, who is called Baron, -
and Paul Carbonne Bonaventure,
Corsican, were locked up after an all
night grilling by secret police.
A third man, Francois Paul Spirito,
was held at MarSeille.
Two Argentines, whose names were
not disclosed, also were sought. They
were described as friends of Bona
Evening star., 1934-03-29
PLANS LAKE SERVICE

DULUTH. Mimi, March % P).-
For the first time since 1919, lake
passenger service between Duluth and
Chicago will be re-estabished this
year.
The Journeys, Inc, line yesterday
announced 1t would place the passen-
ger ship Alabama in service next
Summer.
The ship will make one-week cruises
from Chicago, stopping at Milwaukee,
Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie,
Isle Royale and Duluth.
Evening star., 1934-03-29
Rag Sorter Finds $140.

APPLETON, Wis. P).-Mrs. Agnes
sonnleitner has a job sorting rags at
q paper mill. She noticed bulge in
an old suit pocket. The bulge was
sl40 in bills, some of them goldbacks,
indicating the money had been
boarded some time ago. She will get
the money If no one claims it.
Evening star., 1934-03-29

venture, whose real name is believed to
be Carboni. and who, police said,
boasted the title Of king of the
gangsters."
Carboni, Lussats and Spirito were
identified by police as ward heelers
in Marseille. All three contended
they we're innocent Of the sensational
murder.
Police said they believed the investi-
cation would lead to discovery of
Malta" among Paris gangsters.
Evening star., 1934-03-29
Telephone Dials in Poland.

Automatic telephones are being in
troduced into Poland. A number OF
Polish towns in Upper Silesia have
just started to dial and several more
are to be converted from manual to
automatic shortly. Government tests
have proved so satisfactory that all
Poland may soon be whirling dials.