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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
POLITICS IN THE
 STATE STARTED
 ON THEIR ROUTE
Republicans Again Facing a Year That Looks
 Very Dangerous

New Haven, Conn, Jan SUP, --Connecticut swung into a new and gubernatorial-year with the expectancy of a small boy watch. ing a magician rummaging in g silk hat.
 Even observers expertly versed in political sleight-of-hands appar- ently were somewhat uncertain as to what might finally be drawn out for the pleasure of an increasing ly finicky voting populace.
 Republicans. mindful of two bitter defeats at the hands of the genial, white-haired dean f rom Yale Governor Wilbur l.. Cross faced a year beset with added dangers from a strengthening in- dependent-republican faction.
 Democrats. uncertain of whether Cross again will be the standard bearer. and mindful of growing re- sentiment over the governors re- fusal to call Q special session of the legislature, were unusually quiet.
 Socialists, enheartened by their smashing victory in the mayoralty election at Bridgeport last Novem- ber, but feeling greatly the loss of their perennial gubernatorial can- didate - Jasper McLevy - were casting about for new material. There was some talk of the possi- bility of slipping 8 candidate in |. l. 22nd and 23rd districts.
 Independent-repu hastily banded together in 1882 for the express purpose of bucking the Roraba machine and dumping Senator Hiram Bingham, were mo re solidly organized and, Tn the words of their leader, Albert Levitt, We shall hold the balance of power again this year."
 Most of the activity was among regular republicans. With the campaign still far in the offing, there appeared an unprecedented crop of prospective candidates for governor.
 Hugh M. Alcorn, Hartford Coun- tvs militant states attorney. was receiving most mention. Former Governor John H. Trumbull, who was drafted in 1892 to try for a second time to turn the tide against Cross, was considered def initely out of the picture.
 Lieutenant G Governor Roy c. Will cox, Meriden. who opposed his party leaders in "cornering" enough delegates at the last con- vention to assure him of nomina- ton for that office, also was being looked upon as likely guberna- torial timber.
 Hiram Bingham, famous "gov- rnor-for-a- day" and former mos tor vehicles commissioner, Robbins B. Stoeckel. were said also to be under consideration.
 For other offices. Major John Buckley of Union was said to look favorably upon the attorney-gener- alship, now held by Warren B. Burrows, who told the United Press he would run for reelection. and John Danaher. secretary of state, was reported turning the ieutenant.goverDorship 0 yer m his mind,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
HghHghts or
 Message

Washington, Jan 3-UP)- Highlights from President RoOs- evelt's message to the 73rd congress-:
 without regard to party, the overwhelming majority of our people seek greater cppOrtun- ity for humanity to prosper and find happiness.
 | congratulate this congress upon the courage, the earnest ness and the efficiency with which you met the crisis at the special session. I venture to say that the task confronting the first congress in 17S9 was no greater than your own. We have made great strides toward the objectives of the na- tional industrial recovery act.
 continue in my conviction that industrial progress and pros- perity can only be attained by bringing the purchasing power of that portion of our population .. dependent upon agriculture to a level which will restore a proper balance between every section of the country.
 expect to report to you later in regar. to debts owed the government and people by governments and peoples of other countries.
 We have been shocked by many notorious eXampies of in- juries done our citizens by per- sons or groups who have been living off their neighbOrs by the use of methods either unethicaI or criminal. I am speaking of those individuals who have evad- cd the spirit and purpose of our tax laws, of those high officials of banks or corporations, who have grown rich at the ex- pcnsc Of their stockholders or the public.
 Crimes of organized banditry, cold blOoded shooting and 1ynch- ing and kidnapping have threat ened our security.
 Adoption of the Fist Amend mcnt should give material aid to elimination of those new forms of crime which come from illegal traffic in liquor.
 I shall continue to regard 1t my duty to use whatever means may be necessary to supplement state, local and private agencies for the relief of suffering caused by unemployment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
PRESIDENT OF
 CUBA'S NEW DEAL
Will Call for Election in April-Americans May
 Lose Property

Havana, Cuba, Jan 3-UP)- President Ramon Grau San Martin sought today to mark the end of political chaos by naming date for election of a constituent assem- bly, to arrange for stable govern- ment.
 At the same time there was a new threat to American capital. The governmental newspaper Luz reported the government intended to be a bidder at the projected foreclosure sale of the Cuban Cane company's properties late this month. hoping to acquire its lands for thousands of laborers' families
 The company is the largest su- gar company in Cuba. Four Amer ican banks hold between $6 O00..' 900 and $7.000,000 of its mortgages
 Grau's electoral plans call for constituent assembly elections April 22, The assembly would assume power May 20, Grau provided. He said he would resign then and would not thereafter be Q candi- date for any office.
 The governmental newspaper re. ported. today that the army had cbtainkd news of Q plan for Q re- volution throughout the island Former President Mario Menocal it was said, was believed to be the leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
GOV LEHMAN OF NEW YORK SPOKE
His Address To-day Was
 Call for Reform in All Places

Capitol, Albany, N. r.. Jan. B. UP).-Gov Lehman urged the 1884 legislature today to reform county, town and local govern ments, including New York city's. create sound liquor laws and act to permit reduced gas and electric. rates.
 Addressing the 157th legislature in joint session, he gave an opti- mistic outlook for the future with the declaration:
 'It is my strong belief that con- ditions in the Empire state have materially improved since the last time I appeared before you. Em- ployment has increased; wages have risen; prices have advanced; 1; our financial institutions are on a firmer basis; municipal credit mas been strengthened.
 I've are on the road: we are now going ahead with fewer dlffl- culties and barriers in our way. l earnestly hope and think that this year will bring greater advances"
 Lehman failed to submit specific recommen for permanent liquor control but said T think we are all agreed that the old abuses which gave rise to the de- mand for prohibition shall no longer be countenanced.
 "Experience." he declared, "has shown the value of the milk con- trol law as a factor in stabilizing this important industry. This law undoubtedly has been of much benefit to milk producers in this state." He asked extension of the milk control board for one year. Lehman outlined 0 nine-point labor program, designed to bring about improved working condi- tions. He specifically recommend ed enactment of a bill prohibiting yellow dog" contracts of employ. ment and declaring them to be null and void and in violation of ubllc property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
VETERANS BILL
 IS PREPARED

Washington, Jan. 3 --- (UP) - A bill to restore veterans benefits was prepared today by Senator Robinson, repn., Ind, for early in- troduction. Tho bill would re-enact all previous laws granting to vet erans medical or hospital treat- ment. domiciliary care. compensa- ton and other allowance. In addi- ton to his bill for repeating the veterans curtailment in the econ- omy net, Robinson has prepared n measure to restore the pay reduc- llons of government workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
JUDGE CORNELL TO APPEAR HERE
 FOR FIRST TIME
Will Preside Over Criminal Session That Opens
 Coming Tuesday

| The January term of the crim- I inal side of superior court opens
 next Tuesday afternoon before
 Judge John A. Cornell at o'clock. Fifteen bound over cases are on the
 docket. States Attorney Lawrence 1 l.. Lewis and Assistant States At
 torney William B. Fitzgerald will
 prosecute for the state.
 It will mark the first appearance here since his appointment to the
 bench, of Judge Cornell, who was l elevated a year or so ago.
 Two women appear on the docket. Frieda Breeding, alias
 Frieda Wilson of California and
 parts west will appear to answer charges of forgery. She will be | one of the most attractive prison
 CTS to face superior court here Tn years. She is. young, about 23, and was stylishly dressed when ar. raigned in city court 8 month ago. She is charged with having as- Isisted male companion who is under arrest in Springfield, Mass, in passing a forged check on a local tobacco company.
 II The other woman is Hattie
 Banks, alias Hattie Bigger, charged
 with perjury. Gordon w. Bigger
 who was arrested with her is like wise charged. The charges arose from statements they made in the trial of a civil action in the com
 mon pleas court. While the docket shows a lighter number of cases than in other years, it does not indicate the amount of work put forth by the staff of the states attorneys of
 flee since the last criminal term, last fall.
 Since last fall, County Detective Roland G. filling has been required to conduct many investigations. States Attorney Lewis with Assist ant States Attorney Fitzgerald
 have been required to appear in court several time on bench war sCOntinued on Page 7.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
LABOR BOARD IS
 GIVEN TEN DAYS

Wilkes Barrc, Pa, January 2 -- (UP) )-The National Labor Board today 'was given 10 days to take action to prevent \ strike by the United Anthracite miners of Pennsylvania.
 Ignoring demands for an imme. dlRte strike from 800 delegates gathered iB special convention. Leaders of tho union last night pushed through q resolution to piii their problems before the board cad give it untll January is 70 act,
 The convention VII oonvene then se epinsi1er n siflke eeli, whIeh woala affect bv,gvp or more lnen. should the bonm fall 70 ,ns "A. seftbRa in ihelF controversy Wlln anal epefelqfsI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03

in charge of the plant, was placed under arrest and charged with H. legal manufacture of alcohol.
 The raid was staged by the local police with no assistance from the federal authorities, al- though 1t is possible that the case may be investigated from a federal angle and Bosco charged with operating still without obtaining a license from the internal revenue collector of this district.
 The still was located in the hase- ment of the one-family house. The connecting pipes penetrated the flooring and the rear section of the house and was concealed from the view of persons passing in. front of the residence. The layout Avas similar to that uncovered by local and federal officers in several homes in the Mill Plain and Fair lawn districts when operation of distilIeries was more popular and profitable than at present.
 Captain Carson was assisted in the raid by Patrolmen Patrick Moylan, Fred Hickey and Edward Roach. Bosco will be presented in police court in the morning, un- less the federal authorities take over the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
COMMENT ON THE ANNUAL MESSAGE
 VERYFAVORABLE
Only Bitter Words Were Expressed By Senator
 Dickinson of Iowa

Washington, Jan. 3.-UP).- Congressional leaders comment on President Reosevelt's message fol- lows:
 Speaker Rainey-The Presidents message is an inspiring document that completely and in general terms sets out what has been &C., complished and what will be &C., complfshed. It is typically Roose- veltian in it's brevity and direct ness.
 Democratic House Leader Byrns It is brief but very com prehensive message and Is, as are all expressions of the president, clear and to the point. regard it as fair, splendid statement of what has been accomplished by the administration since his in- auguration toward restoration of prosperity, and points the way to the future.
 Senate Republican Leader Me- Nary-The program put forth is exhilerating, conveying many fine phases of democratic achievements in the past and promising many more. hope they'll be fulfilled. I shall make every sacrifice repub- lican can make. Sections of the address urging close tie be- tween the legislative and execu- tive branches of the government constitute the finest repeal of the constitution I have ever heard.
 Senator Wagner, democrat, New York-The president is 100 per right in his remark on the per- manences of the new industrial ideal. We simply can't afford to give up what we have gained thus far. r
 Senator Dickinson, republican, Iowa, criticized the message as "full of platitudes" and as an in- vitation to the supreme court to "shut its eyes and hold everything constitutional" Dickinson. who is sponsoring bill to repeal the MIRA, also charged that the mes
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
Final Neze,s Flashes
CONDUCTOR WAS MANGLED

Stamford, Conn, Jan 3.--(UP)-Police to- day reported Emanuel Rabenold, 6l, East Haven railroad freight conductor, was killed late last night when he slipped beneath the wheels ot freight train on the Stamford Rolling Mills sid ing. Both legs were amputated and his chest crushed. Rabenold is survived by his widow and two daughters. The body was to be taken to Bethlehem Pa, for burial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
Congress Opened And |Heard The President
Delivered Memorable Message to the Members of Both Houses - Galleries in House Chambers
 Crowded With Spectators
BY LYLE c. WILSON ~. S, StafP COrrcspondent)

Washington, Jan 3-UP)-The nation definitely is in the process of recovery, President Roosevelt reported to congress today in q vital message on the state of the nation which he himself read from the rostrum in the crowded cham Der of the house of representatives.
 His message was general in terms and was regarded by the President himself as an appeal for real social and economic reform rather than for recovery in terms of older values.
 The President addressed a joint assembly of house and senate shortly after the two chambers convened separately for the first regular session of the 73rd con- gress.
 Satisfaction with the immediate past and confident hope for our country's future marked MT Roosevelt's message.
 Only in the field of foreign .af- fairs did the Presidents optimism falter. His judgment today IS that fear of aggression. expenditure of vast sums on armaments and the constant erection of trade barriers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
NOT TOO OLD
 TO TRY PLANE

Boston, January 2 - (uP) - Mrs Mary MaeKnight, 9l, Of Bay. onne, N. J., today had but ono fault to find with her first aIrplane
 ,"it was too short" sho sinilingly complained hB she landed nt B0b. ton airport yesterday after a flight from New York.
 In inviting her to visit hin. her son, John il. MaeKnight Of bai' mOnt hRd urged her i0 come by lreln and 10 io0vo nlrplnDe to younger felk.
 70 was hS comfortable as though 1 had been sitting lD my sitting room fOoker co homo" Mrs MhGs .lfnlKht told airport attaches, "sut 40 seomGd like ] had just got sel' llea Nben down we aame'"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
WOODIN STILL VERY ILL

Tucson, Ariz Jan 3.-(UP)-The condi- tion of William H. Woodin, suffering from a throat ailment, was reported unchanged today by his physicians. The former secretary ot the treasury was reported yesterday to have SUI fered slight relapse, but his condition was not considered serious. Today's bulletin, issued from the sick room, stated there lis little change in MT Woodin's condition"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
BULGARIANS TO
 BE DEPORTED

Berlin, Jan. 8 - (UP) - Three Bulgarians. acquitted of complicity in burning the Reichstag building. are likely to be deported to Russia as they desire, 1t was learned to- day.
 Georg Dimitroff, communist leader; Wassil Taneff and Blagoi ropoff are the men. All are com- munists and all are refugees from their own country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
HOUSE-SENATE GATHERED FOR
 GREAT SESSION
Quickly Called to Order Did Some Business and
 Then Heard Speech
BY EDWARD w. LEWIS ~. s. Staff CorrespoNdent)

Washington, Jan 3-(UP)--Vice President Garner and Speaker Rainey thumped the first regular session of the 73rd congress to or der at noon today to hear Presi- dent Roosevelt deliver in person d vital message on the state of the nation.
 MT RooseveIt addressed a joint assembly of the legislators in the house chamber. In a 2,500 word m essage he told them his imme. diate general objectives and rec concentrations for legislation.
 Whether the nation shall move further on the recovery road or slip backward toward depression depends at this hour largely or the wisdom of the Presidents plan and the willingness of congress 10 make it effective. As the gavels banged today the congress ap- peared ready to follow MT Roose- welt wheresoever he may lead.
 House and senate met separately at noon, the senators marched later to the house chamber to hear the President.
 In the House
 Early tests of administrator strength were slated, which would
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
LAWRENCE KENNY
 NAMED BY MAYOR TO PUBLIC WORKS
He Was Appointed To-day as New Member of
 City Board

Lawrence A. Kenny, classified ad- vertising manager of The Demo- crat, was today named a member of the board of works by Mayor Frank Hayes, filling the vacancy created over a year and a half ago by the death of the late Commis- sioner Thomas Flaherty. The may or also named Alderman Francis T. Phillips a member of the police board, taking the place of the re- tired commissioner, .ex-Alderman Pasquale Perriello. Mayor Hayes completed all his board appoint ments today and reappointed all the other present commissioners.
 Mir Kenny is a graduate of St Mary's parochial school and of Wilby High school. He was grad uated from the latter in 1918 and while at that institution had the distinction of being captain and manager of the first basketball team of that institution. Prior to entering Wilby. Commissioner Kenny attended Crosby High school and distinguished himself in athletics there. also.
 For the past IA years MT Kenny has been connected with the adver- Using department of the Democrat. His family has lived in the east ern section of the city for the past 20 years and for the past IA years has been located in the Fairlawn section. In selecting MT Kenny for the board of works, Mayor Hayes gave the eastern section Of Waterbury, therefore, recognition. He filled the vacancy of the late Commissioner Flaherty, who lived in the east end. with q man from the same section. MT Kenny is brother of James Kenny who was recently appointed an inspector oI the United States postal depart ment. He is a staunch democrat.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
Police Found z5O Gallon StiH.And Other Equipment
Four Vats in Full Operation When Officers Raided Residence at l53 Birch Street Children
 Playing Near the Spot

With four little children playing about the first floor of the residence of 153 Birch street 750gaon still operating full blast this afternoon at 250 o'clock when Captain Daniel Carson and members of the emergency squad raided the dwelling Four vats with capacity of 5000 gallons included among the general equipment of the place More than 200 gallons of finished product
 seized evidence and Tony Boso who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
MOUTHS CHASED FOR MILES

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan n3.-(UP)-TWo New Haven youths, arrested after state policeman chased their automobile for several miles and fired number of shots, were lodged in county jail here today in $5,000 bonds each, charged with theft of gasoline. Donald Gordean, 25, and Reno Philipe, 21, were riding in an automobile stolen at New Haven, police charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
CHICAGO GETS A PITCHER

Chicago, Jan 3.-(UP)-The managenent of the Chicago Cubs announced today that Bud Timing, pitcher had signed his contract Tor te h next day for Hot Springs, Ark. He will join Riggs Stevenson, outfsIder, who Is already work Inc out there. r.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
AL SIMMONS SIGNED UP

Chicago Jan 3.-(UP)--The management of the Chicago White Sox today announced re- newal of its contract with Al Simmons, leading hitter of the baseball club. The new contract was for two years Simmons salary was not.an- nounced but it was understood to be somewhat less than the $oS,OOo annually he was paid last season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
Mrs. Roosevelt Present As Her Old Bridesmaid Takes Oath or Office
Mrs Isabella Greenway, Democrat of Arizona, in the Early Years of This Century Was Notable
 Belle of New York
BY RUBY A. BLACK

1United Press Staff COfresp0ndenCJ Washington, January - (UP) - Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt remained in the house gallery today after listening to the President read his message to Congress to see woman who was bridesmaid at their wedding sworn in as new member of the house of representatives
 Mrs Isabella GreenWay democrat Arizona in the early
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. 3-(UP)--The treasury net balance for Dec. 29th, was $l.026, 48,622.S6.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
WILLIE VISITED
 BY WORKS BOARD
Various Improvements Are Noted ,Sauerkeraut
 Supper Announced
WATERvILLE

A number of Watervllle im- provements were inspected and discussed at yesterdays inspection tour of the board of commission CTS of public works. The most extensive projects are the storm water sewers in Colonial avenue and Cooke street and the water main extension to Bucks Hill. All of these are Federal Emergency Relief Administration jobs for which federal funds are being ob- obtained but are being carried out by the city engineering and street departments. The Colonial ave- nue sewer will be installed from Leffingwell avenue to the Natl gatuck river and the Cooke street sewer from Leffingwell avenue to the brook which skirts Homer street. Each year the repair work on these streets following heavy rainstorms has cost the city a tremendous amount of money and the storm water sewers will con- sequently prove to be real econ- omies.
 The water mains to Bucks Hill are laid in Chase avenue to a pro- posed street through the Green Acres development, in Perkins avenue from the other end of the proposed street to North Main and for some distance in the latetr street. The Green Acres street is still to be laid and about a mile and a half additional in North Main street to Grassy Hill road where a new distribution tank will be erected.
 The commissioners also studied the location for the proposed drinking fountain to be placed in Waterville park near the baseball diamond and playground. This will fill q long-felt need and will neces- sitate the laying of an extension of water main from the intersec- ton of Boyden and Parker streets.
 Sauerkraut Supper
 The Parish society of St Paurs Episcopal church is giving pork and sauerkraut supper at the Manville street parish house to- morrow evening from 5 to 2 o'clock.