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The Washington times., 1934-11-02
Red Cross Joins =
Merger of Relief

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Nov.
2 Especially Agreeing to supply
medical supplies to the INDECENT,
the Prince Georges chapter of the
American Red Cross today marked
the fourth organization to support
the new coordination plan OF re-
lief advanced by Miss Charlotte
Wilcox, Federal relief administra'
tor for the county.
Announcement Of the organiza-
tons pledge was made on the eve
of the annual county roll call
drive. A county quota Of $4,000
has been set by Red Cross Of
ficialS.
The Washington times., 1934-11-02
Teachers to Hear
Miss BERTHE BackuS

CHARLESTOWN, w. Va, Nov.
2 Especially Miss BERTHE BackuS,
assistant superintendent of the
Washington, D. c., public schools,
will speak next Thursday evening
at the annual meeting of the
Eastern Panhandle Teachers AS.
ISOLATION, in Martinsburg. Miss
Backus formerly lived in West
Virginia. Officers of the associa-
ton are: President, w. r.
T h a h e r, ShecherdStown; vice
president. Roy E. Boone. Martins
burg; secretary-treasurer, Miss
Mary K. Gaff, MartinSburg.
The Washington times., 1934-11-02

LIMA, Ohio, Nov. 2 GN.S0.
A report that Merton W. Good
rich, IS, sought as the slayer of
11-year-old Lillian Gallagher. De-
troit school girl, was sighted in
Lima today, sent police and
deputy sheriffs scurrying through
out the city on his trail.
Goodrich was reported seen
driving an automobile in the
downtown section of the city by
William Smith, 81, a guard at
the Lima State Hospital for the
criminal insane, where Goodrich
formerly was confined.
A $4,000 reward has been
posted at Detroit for Goodrich's
capture.
The Washington times., 1934-11-02

Republican criticism of Demo
cratic orators making political
capital out of the expenditure Of
Federal funds was answered yes
terday from two Administration
sources.
Secretary of Agriculture Wal.
lace deplored the tendency Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
RUDY VALLEE IS NOT PLEASED AS
 HE DSCOURSES
Reception Given Him in New York Put CrOOner
 in Angry Mood

New York, Jan. 17--(UP)-- Rudy Vallee, his hair uncombed and sleep in his eyes after 6 trip across the continent, said today that when he heard dictaphone records of telephone conversations between his wife and Gary Leon, adagio dancer, he had to do some thing, or "be sap"
 "I had no alternative" Rudy said. 1T either had to pull out the offending tooth or be a sap"
 vallee arrived from Hollywood at n. m. to find bevy of blondes from the Hollywood res- taurant, where he leads the or- chestra, waiting to welcome him. They had stayed up all night after the last show. and were trickcd out in white duck pants and white sweaters as cheer leaders. The res taurant's band struck up My Time Is Your Time" when Rudy stepped off the train but Rudy and his attorney, Hyman Bushel, were anything but pleased. Rudy hur- ried through a rush hour throng to his car, leaving the girls in high dudgeon. They had expected to be photographed for the news papers. Later, in his plush car peted, walnut paneled office, Rudy sat at his desk with Bushel at his elbow and told how he first came to suspect Fay Webb Vallee.
 Most of you know my brother William" Rudy said to the battery | (Corltinued on Page 10.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
MAYOR
 ECOMPLAININC
His AristOcratic Wife Has Made Life Unbearable,
 So He Says

Iaconia, N. H., Jan. 7-(CP)-- Mayor Charles E. Carroll of La conia, in q divorce action on flle here today, charges his aristocratic wife with beating him. forcing him to walk home from automobile rides. and nagging him into n state of poor health.
 The 6O-year-old executive, now serving his fourth term, married the striking, red-haired former wife of Edward l.. Dana. Boston Elevated Railway official, at AL bany, W. Y.. August 16. 1882.
 From q flat over q filling station. where he has been living since leaving the palatial home she built after their marriage, Carroll charg- ed that he had lost 50 pounds in weight and was under n physicians s care as result of the ordeal to
 On one occasion, he said, Mrs Carroll locked him out of their bedroom. explaining 'I have a man in there" Frequent insinua- tions that they were not legally married embarrassed him and hurt his political prestige and real cs- tate business, Carroll further charged.
 Carroll long has been prominent in New Hampshire politics. He served both in the state senate and house of representatives.
 Mrs Carroll has been known as the Lady Bountiful of Laconia" because of her charities. and re- gently loaned the city $50,000 at n lower interest rate than that charged by a Boston bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
MAE WEST LOST HER SPARKLE
 ROBBERY TRIAL
Defense Attorneys Didn't Spare Embarrassment
 in Quizzing Her

Los Angeles, Jan 17.--(UP)--A rlamorous Mac West who lost some of her gilt-edge sparkle when shown picture of the par tialIy naked figure of q man she accuses of robbing her, lured a thrill-seeking following to superior court today as the robbery trial Of Edward Friedman neared its close.
 Tho blonde siren was scheduled to reward her followers with her appcarance but whether she would be recalled to the witness stand as n complaining witness remained in doubt.
 Miss West lost some of her usual aplomb when defense attorneys confronted her with picture re- vealing the upper portion of Fried mans body. They sought to show that police beat the defendant into a confession that he robbed the star of $12,0O0 In jewels and $S,400 in cash two years ago.
 DO you" she was asked. know whether or not he had been beaten to Il jelly by the police officers be- fore he was brought to you, at which time you assertedly confess ed that he robbed you"
 A slight gasp escaped the wit ness.
 "Why,' she said crisply, "he didn't look like jelly to me. Az far us that picture is concerned, I only saw his face"
 Prosecutor John Oliver objected to his star witness being subjected to such "embarrassment." A apologies were offered by defense attorneys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
ROGER BABSON
 TALKS ON GOLD
Believes President Will End Term With Smaller
 Debt Than Acquired

Tampa, Fla, Jan 17-(UP)--- Roger Babson. noted economist, cptimistically discussed gold, cur rency, public debts and commodity prices in q statement here and said he thought President Roosevelt did q very clever thing" by bid ding up the price of gold.
 "The presidents money program will have little effect on the man in the street because he retains con tldcnce in the money in his pocket and will hold on to 1t" Babson said. "Only when tho man In the street loses confidence do domestic prices rise. That hasn't occurred yet Analysing the gold situation, ne said: 'The move will mean that with the same amount of gold selling at $40 an ounce, the president can is- sue double the amount of currency as at the $2O price and still have it theoretically measured by the Lprice of gold as sound as curren- 1 cy of the last few years.
 .'In my opinion. the president
 will issue this additional currency and use 1t to pay off government bonds. 1 am making Q bold fore cast. but 1t Is very possible that notwithstanding the huge expendi- lures, he will go before the elector-. ate in 1888 with n smaller national debt than he acquired on March 1. 1882"
 Babson predicted foreign trade would be benefited by stabilization of the dollar, explaining that the gold equivalent of q dollar is real
 ly secondary to stability" The
 presidents action. he said, will ctabilizc tho dollar and the making | of contracts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
GUILTY JURORS
 WERE PROMISED
 THEIR LIBERTY
They Testified Against Two Boston Lawyers
 Who Were Disbarred

Boston, Jan. 17.--UP).--Be- cause they were promised immun- ity in testifying at hearings which led to the disbarment of two law yers, Attorney Gsueral Joseph l. Warner has nol-prossed Suffolk county indictments charging tive former jurors with brlbe-takinE "The law of honor Is superior to all law and a. promise made must be kept" Warner said in halting prosecution of Richard J. Carroll of Medford and Raymond r. Duval of Revere. who appeared as gov ernment witnesses in disbarment proceedings against Attorneys Will fred B. Kecnan and Abram J.. Berkwitz. Warner indicated he would also nol-prose indictments against two other ex-jurors, James P. Sliney and Samuel Harris Of Revere.
 District Attorney William J.. Foley of Suffolk county acknow!- edged the right of Warner to nol- pros tho indictments, but disagreed with the attorney generals req soning. He said Carroll and Duval. though they testified freely at q masters hearing on charges against the attorneys, subsequently refused to testify. on grounds of possible discrimination when the cases were brought before the supreme court. By this refusal they forfeited their right to immunity. he said. The immunity was promised the for mer jurors by an assistant attor- ney general.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
THOUSANDS ARE
 DEAD IN ZONES
 OF EARTHQUAKE
Pilots Who Flew Over the Scene Say It Was
 Awful Sight

Calcutta. India, Jan 17.--(UP)--- Cities, villages. and hill stations over n wide area of North Central Indin were devastated today, their populations scattered or seeking dead in the ruins of their homes, aftor an earthquake that had reached the proportions of . major disaster.
 Airpianes that surveyed the quake area brought Il story of q country prostrated. thousands of it's buildings crumbled, whole towns under water, bodies lying in streets. buried in ruins or floating down streams toward tho sea.
 Captain Frederick Dalton. mem Der of an mir circus. who piloted the first plane to penetrate tbe area. said he believed the dead must total between 5000 and 10000.
 Threat of famine and disease, age old enemies of crowded India, faced survivors. who were still cut off from ordinary communication.
 The quake occurred at 2:3s D. m. Monday. Many buildings here were cracked. Large towns over North Central India whose com munications were not severed be- gan reporting damage and small death lists, their estimates of the dead grew. and reports of the damage became graver. Many towns, and even areas of consider ablo extent, were silent and con- cern grew more intense. But Il was not dreamed that the devasta- ton was 50 severe as Dalton re- ported.
 Dalton reported that the town of Muzafarpore In Northern Bihar an important trade center with Q population of 49,750, was the cen ter of the stricken zone there. Fol 100 miles around. he said. on the fertile plain. dotted with man. grove trees and bamboos and rice fields, with 970 persons living on each square mile of ground corpses were strewn and ceuters of opopulation ruined.
 frnufiuiYad nu Pare l0.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
VETERANS WILL
 HAVE THE FIRST
 CHANCE AT JOBS
Agreement Between Har- ris and Maloney in All
 Future Work

Ex-servicemen who have not been taken care of heretofore by the local CWA gained another point in their campaign for recog- hilton today. Administrator Will liam M. Harris requisitioned Direc- tor Arthur Maloney for 50 addi- tional men this morning and the agreement between both men that those selected would be ex-scrvice- men,
 The CWA officials here have been giving the ex-servicemen all the consideration possible with the result that q great number of those now working are former soldiers. However, other needy cases were also taken care of.
 In the meantime many more ex- servicemen registered for CWA em- ployment and they have been gradually increasing on the CWA waiting list. Today's requisition. therefore, was for 50 men, all of them to be ex-soldiers. This after- noon Director Maloney was busy studying the lists 50 as to find the most needy cases among the ex- servicemen.
 At the census bureau in the Post Office building today a number of applicants for the census work from nearby towns were subjected
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
REPUBLICANS IN VERMONT WON
Vote Was Light But Demo- crats Lost By About
 5000 Votes

Montpelier, Vt. Jan 17--tCP)--- Republican candidates for con- gress, one for the senate and one for tho house of representatives, won a comparatively easy. victory in yesterdays special election, vir- tually complete returns showed to- day.
 Ernest W. Gibson, who resigned as national representative to be- como n candidate for the post left vacant by the death of U. s. Sem ator Porter H. Dale. defeated liar. ry W. Writers. democrat and St Johnsbury lawyer. by approximate Iy 5000 votes. By n similar mar gin. Charles A. Plumley. resigned president of Norwich university and the republican candidate for the house position Gibson vacated, defeated the democratic aspirant, Robert W. Ready. St Albans law yer.
 The vote was light. less than 70 per cent of the possible total. with little interest shown. despite n strong democratic campaign. Re- publIcans had stressed economy in government as their principal plat form plank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
|WELL.TRAINED
 NOSES PICK OUT
 LIQUOR SUPPLY
They Function at Capital in Laboratory, Where
 All Blends Are Tested
BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN United Press Stan COrrcspondent)

BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN (United Press Stan Corrcspondent)
 Washington, Jan H.-(UP)-- The treasury department places responsibility for the quality of the nations liquor supply upon half 0 dozen well-trained noses.
 These noses function five floors above the gold vaults, in an ancient laboratory, where red and yellow whiskey gurgles through glass tubes and vapors spice the air. Chemistry isn't worth much in testing Whiskey, but q good nose Is an asset beyond value in decid- ing whether bottle of liquor is fit to drink. c. r. Beyer, chief chemist, has such nose. So has his assistants.
 They put the whiskey through a still re-distill break it into chemical components-boil the latter plunge them in ice water "a. pour in reagents '. :. learn exactly what Is In the bot tie.
 How much alcohol how much water how much acid how much testers |. :. how much fusel oil how many solids.
 "B tt we can't learn much about (wIiisiasy ,until we smell ,it, ,',s'Byef 1 explained to-day "Whiskey mak- Ing Is more of an art than q science"
 Testing whiskey, therefore, Is more like art appreciation. than T (Continued on Page 10)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17

Threats of general strike to paralyze all activities in the island complicated the disturbed Cuban political situation today.
 It was learned that a meeting was held last night at the home of Carlos Saladrigas. one of the leaders of the ABC political fac- tion. It was attended by students representatives and by Antonio Guiteras, recent secretary of war. navy and interior, who is opposed to Col. Fulgencio Batista, strong man" of the army.
 Guiteras presented proposition for the strike, which has the sup port of both the federation and confederation of labor and the communist party. It was agreed to send an ultimatum to Batista that the strike would be called If he did not resign. Guitcras was said to be backed by the navy and consid- erable portion of the army, al- though the majority of the army Is still backing Batista.
 Strikes already are in progress by workers in large number of the postal and telegraph services, government departments, tying up among other activities.
 Strikes, demonstrations, ominous rumors and vital matter of pols icy affecting United States interesta today complicated the efforts Of Carlos Hevia, Annapolis graduate
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
Gold Coins Fzow Into .AH The Local Banks
Gold Certificates Helped to Swell the Scrambled Line Was O'Clock This Afternoon n-$2O,OOO
 Turned in at O'Clock

Over $2O,00O in gold coins and gold certificates had been turned into the local banks by Waterbur- fans up to one o'clock this after noon. This action on the part of the holders of the coins and certi- ficates was the result of the gov ernmental edict directing that the coins and certificates will not be acceptable for deposit after o'clock this afternoon. In other words, after the banks close this afternoon the gold coins and certi- ficates will become non-negotiable.
 All local banks were the scenes of much business today as hun dreds of Waterburians delved into seeking out the certificates and who had cherished gold pieces is- sued by the government and had kept them as mementoes, fished to the banks to get in under the wire".
 Some of the amounts of gold pieces were large. In most cases the amounts were small. The most of the gold currency turned in for deposit today was in the form of certificates, the coins rep resenting the smaller part of tho transactions.
 ~ All those who fail to doposi their coins and certificates of golt by 3 o'clock this afternoon will If they wish to cash them, have tC send them direct to Washington D. c. But there they will strike an obstacle in that the govern .rnent has set up penalty whereby those turning in tho coins or cer- tificates after today will be liable to a penalty of double the amount submitted in gold.
 Warning was issued today to the various business houses handl- ing large bills from customers. Clerks should, 1t was pointed out, peruse both sides of the bills to make sure that they are not "gold backs" due to the limit of , o'clock on depositing. There Is q possibility, 1t was explained. that many persons will fail to deposit the "gold backs" by o'clock this afternoon, through negligence or ignorance of the government order and innocently attempt to pass them in stores, to professional men and 50 forth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
JOHN F. CURRY
 LOST SOME MORE

New York, Jan. 17--(UP)- John r. Curry. leader of Tammany Hall. lost all control over tho city wide democracy after n Recovery Fusion coup which placed their candidate in vacant Tammany aidcrmanic chair.
 During q tempestuous meeting to elect n successor to the late AL derman Wilford J. Williams, curry saw his control over tho city or. gnnizatiou fall Into tho hands or hls political eremiog--- Edward J. Flynn, Bronx democratic loader Kenneth Y, Sutherland Of Brook Iyn. and Edward ]. Ahoarn.
 Dcnpltc tho vigorous efforts Of Alderinnn Timothy I. sullivhn. Taninany vicH.chsirman Of Inc board. 10 prevent the election, the inhurFente forced h vote 0t the linOpponcd eandldney Of John f' Meuinlcy and found 70 support ors. Thirteen TammAny men, ro' Ifused Co vote. tNHt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
RATCHET BURIED
 ON GOLD ISSUES
Members of House Begin to Speed Up Roosevelt
 Gold Plans

Washington, Jan. IT -- (UP) - Jealous house committees buried the hatchet today to speed adop- ton of the Roosevelt program Tor naturalization of gold and devalu- ation of the dollar to at least 6o cents.
 The senate, ready to start formal hearings, was awaiting ruling de- manded by Senator McAdoo, dem.. Cal, from Attorney-Gen Cum mings on constitutionality of the bill. There was no doubt that Cum mings would approve.
 Chairman Steagall of tho house banking committee. who had threatened to kick over the traces unless he were given Jurisdiction over the Roosevelt bill, acceded to Speaker Rainey's ruling that 1t be- longed to the coinage committee.
 Chairman Somers of the coinage group promtply announced that i've intend to expedite the lcgisla- ton but at the same time give both opponents and proponents an opportunity to be heard"
 After a brief meeting on pro cedure, Somers said Secretary Of Treasury 'Morgcnthau would DC ono of the first witnesses.
 Chairman Fletcher of the senate banking committee formally intro duced the momentous measure in the senate body. The committee will begin secret hearings today with federal reserve and treasury witnesses.
 A number of senators were pressing for inclusion of q provi- sion which would hold Morgenthau accountable to congress for this operation of the proposed $2,0OO,-. O0O,000 fund for stabilization of the dollar.
 The bill us drafted gives Morgen- thau an absolutely free hand to use these vast resources as he sees Tt in buying and selling foreign ex-- change, money and all manner or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
SON OF FORMER
 BOXER ARRESTED
Woman Shot During BOs- ton Drinking Party
 Young Belmont Held

Boston, Jan. 17--(UP)-Mrs Julia Devito, 25, estranged wife and mother, was wounded seriously early today during q drinking par ty at the west end apartment Of Anthony Delmont. 2S. son of q /Irmcr New England boxing cham pion. Delmont was arrested sub sequently in q Hanoyer-street hotel. Police also held Delmonts companion, Anthony Medeiros. 32. who was present at the party.
 Medeiros ssid that while Mrs Delmont and her two children were visiting friends in New York, Del- mont and he entertained Mrs De- vito. He said hc left the apartment curing an argument which started when the girl accused Delrnont of extending favors to ether women. When he returned, he said. he found Mrs Devito lying wounded on tho floor and, at .Deimont's di- rection, hailed e taxIcab and took her to tho hospital.
 A single shot entered Mrs De- vlt0's back and penetrated the stomach. Her name was on the danger list but 1t was believed sho would recover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
WYNEKOOP CASE TAKES NEW TURN
 FROM LAWYERS
Attorneys for Defense Are Trying to Prove Victim
 Was a Suicide
By HARRISON SALISBURY (U. IF. Stan COrrespondent.)

Criminal Court Building, Chi cago, Jan 17.-UP)--Attorneys who hope to save Dr Alice Lindsay Wynekoop from death in the elec- trlc chair demanded by the state, hinted in cross examination today that Rheta Wynekoop might have died by her own hand.
 Examining two police witnesses called by the state, defense coun- sel, w. W. Smith, and Milton smith inquired minutely into the exact position of tho slain girls body on incorporating table in the basement of the, Wynekoop home where 1t was first viewed by po- lice.
 Bleeding the admopition of the frail defendant not to Spare me- the attorneys reconstructed elab- oratcly in the courtroom the scene of the death chamber.
 AThe operating table upon which
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
FINNERAN HAS
 NOT RECOVERED

Boston, Jan. 17-CUP)-Francis J. Finneran, 4S, president of the Democratic club of Massachusetts who was injured In street fight Monday. remained in q precarlous condition at hospital here today.
 Little hope was held for his recovery and physicians decided against an operation because of brain laceration suffered when Finnerans skull was fractured by striking his head on q curbing ar ter being knocked down.
 Leroy Burns. 25. of Boston. tho political leaders alleged assailant. was held in $5O00 bail on assault and battery charges. Police said Burns would Dc charged with manslaughter if Finneran's injur- los proved fatal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
WILD DRIVER OF
 AUTO WAS HELD FOR ESCAPADE
Caused Some Trouble at Fire Last Nght-An
 Officer Was Hurt

Stanley Paloski, 28, of. 36 Dike- man street. who added several spectacular features to an exciting fire last evening on the Meriden road, was ordered held for trial to- day when arraigned in police court on the charges of reckless driving and evasion of responsibility. He morning. He was given his libcr- ty under bonds of $500. Paloski disregarding signals crashed through fire lines last evening, collided with another ma- chine, wled over Motor Patrol man John Deeley, painfully injur- ing him. and crashed into hydrant to which was attached a line of hose. Paloski and companion, his brother the police suspect, leaped out Of the car before it crashed into the hydrant and ran away. Spectators joined the po- lice in the pursuit and Paloski was placed under arrest by Patrolman John McWceney. He denied at first that he was in the auto in- volved in the accident or series of mishaps. He claimed that he was running to catch a trolley car.
 Officer Deeley was taken to St Mary's hospital for examination and treatment. He was later taken to his home. but returned to the hospital to-day for x-rayB of his back.
 The fire was caused by an over- heated furnace in the home of J.. r. Downey of 727 Meriden road, Tho furnishings on the first floor were badly damaged. The auto mobile damaged by Paloslsi's car was driven by Norman E. Craig of 1S2 Lefferts avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.S Paloskfs car after wreck ing the hydrant crashed into a wall and was damaged also.
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