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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
FOUR DAY TRIAL
 OF NORMA MILLEN
Twenty Witnesses Are to Testify Against Her in
 the Hearing

Dedham, Mass, Juno i4-(UP) Twenty persons will testify for the government Ut the trial of Norma Millen. scheduled to open In Norfolk superior court hero next Wednesday, 1t was announce ed today by District Attorney Ed. mund R. Dewing.
 Tho states star witness, Dewing said, will be Sau MesSinger of Brooklyn. N. r., who also was tho key witness at the recent trial in which Norma's husband, Murton Millen, hIs brother, Irving, and Abe Faber were convicted on murder charges.
 Four days will be required to present the states case, according to Dewing. who promised to show the alleged part Norma played as accessory In the crimes charged against the trio.
 Court Clerk Robert Worthing- ton has directed 23 veniremen to report for possible jury service Wednesday. Pointing out that In any event the state and defense would have not more than six peremptory challenges each, Dew ing predicted that the jury would be chosen quickly from the group
 The prosecutor conferred today with George A. Douglas, Norma's counsel, and lated with State De- tectives Joseph Ferrari and Michael Fleming, who are assisting in the construction of the governments case,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
BOMBS FILL THE
 MAILS IN FRANCE
Sent By Maniac Or a Group of Madmen to
 Create Terror

Paris, June 14.--(UP)--T French malls were found to-day to be loaded with dangerous bombs, mailed by maniac or group Of maniacs with an insane desire to destroy the French people.
 Three more bombs were discov- cred this afternoon, making a total of seven. Police believed the mad man had mailed perhaps 20 bombs.
 Each was constructed on the same system, containing a tube of dynamite exploded by cap when the package was opened, releas- ing a spring.
 The latest bombs were addressed to a new distributing company. Il wireless station and a baby food company. One of the earlier bombs was addressed to face cream company, officials of which denied reports that 1t is Ameri- can-owned.
 ''rhls Is an entirely French la boratory company" they said, with no American capital and no American connections.
 Street rumors that the president, premier and other high officials had been threatened were empha tically denied by the prefecture of police. Letters accompanying the bombs were signed by "The Three Judges of Hell" and threatened the French people. regardless Of age or sex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
MEDAL IS GIVEN
 HUGH M. ALCORN
Law Enforcement Emblem For Outstanding Work
 During l033

Hartford, Conn, June f4..-(UP) Hugh Fl. Alcorn, Hartford coun' tvs militant state's attorney, today was presented with the law en-. forcement medal of the United States irlag association for out standing service to the state during iO3e.
 The medal was presented by Coy. Wilbur l. Cross during pub. iIc ceremonies in the supreme court room at the state library.
 A citation. announced by jury of three which determined the re- cipient. read:
 Hugh M. Alcorn. capable. cour. ageous, energetic and determined. as states attorney of Hartford county, through the speed of ap,. prehensIon and the swiftness and certainty of punishment of crim- iuals ne has caused the elimination of organized crime In that county and set an example of law enforce ment for the entire state. Thus nc has faithfully and diligently upheld the majesty of the law. contribut.. ing to the security of society. and in the year 1888 did the most for inc enforcement of the law In the State of Connecticut.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
BROKE HIP WHEN
 HE WAS THROWN
Anthony Strelkauskas Un' der Arrest and William
 Gerveski in Hospital

Anthony Streikauskas. 32. of l47
 Washington avenue. charged py
 police with pushing William Gerve- ski, 51, of 577 North Riverside street, down a flight of stairs early thls morning, was given months continuance in city court tnis morning on charges Of assault, Geryeski Is In St Mary's hospitai with a broken hip and will DC con- fined there for some time. Gerve- ski was found at the foot or q flight of stairs on Magner alley oy
 Patroiman Albert Dereskevice. who Immediately phone headquarters'
 Driver John Shea and Patrolman James Girch took him to St Mary's hospital where his injuries were found to be of a serious nature. Captain Frank Cutting ordered an immediate search for the mans assailant. Motor Patrolman Ernest Pakui and Patrolmen Frank But kus and Albert Deresk evice arrest ed strelkauskas and brought him
 to headquarters.
 Captain Cutting. after question ing the suspect. brought him to St Mary's hospital. where he was
 identified by Gerveski. as the man
 who had thrown him down the stairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
CITY TO BORROW ONE MILLION AND
 QUARTER MORE
Rate of Interest Will Be Low--City Debt Will
 Be Cut

One and q quarter million dol. lars will Do ordered borrowed jn tho name of the city of Waterbury at . special meeting of tho board of finanee tomorrow morning. Mayor Prank Hayes today Issued the call for tho special meeting Of the finance e0nlmissio Tho sos. slo:i will take place at ii'4b o'clock.
 Early this week Controller Dan. Tel ]. Leary paid off $i,b00, 900 in temporary ioans outstanding against the municipality. For tb, past couple of days, therefore, the city hns been froo of floating In. debtedness. Tho now loan Of $i,' s26,000 will represent \ reduction of . quarter of n million dollars in the city's debt.
 Interest ID Be Low
 Controller Leary .Bnid today thni he Wns not In c position, nB yet, t0 state what the interest rata on tho new loan will be. However. it it an assured fact that n new low point will be hit by tho city on itt rate for tho new lOnn. The interest charged is 1ikoly to be less than f,b0 per cent. and possibly nb low aB one DOT cent
 The money realized on tho now joan will Do sufficient 10 carry the city along until the October in' stnllment uf taxes comes m. The collections for May were cOnbiuered very good and this money, addcd
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
REICHSBANK OF
 GERMANY BEGINS ITS MORATORIUM
Six Months Rest From the Paying of Any of Big
 Debts
By EDWARD BEAT'TIE United Press Stan COrrCaDOndcnO

 Berlin, June 14 -- (Up) Tho Relchsbank today declared six months moratorium off cash trans. fers of all middle and long term debts beginning July 1, in an ef- fort to bolster the sagging Ger man mark.
 Short term securities already were under Q moratorium arrange. mont, so that todayS action com pieteiy "frozo" German transfers
 The action was expected, as tho only move calculated to delay or avert necessity for dovaluing the currency.
 No mention was made In tho announcement of tho Dawes and Young loans, which, it had been thought, might be on exception to the moratorium.
 But later official announcement, disclosed the Dawes and Young plan loans were included in the moratorium.
 The government, backing Dr Hjaimar Sohacht, president of the Reichsbank, in his policy of main taiping the gold standard, was fighting for It's own prestige as well as was preparing to put tho country, if necessary, back on a war time "ersatz" basls of using imitation goods to avoid imports.
 The ministry of finance notified the bank for international settle. ments (World Bank at Basle) that foreign exchange was lacking for service on tho Dawes and Young bonds "until further notice"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
JOHNSON REBUKES WRITERS

Washington, June 14.-(UP) Recovery Administrator Hugh s. Johnson today denied published reports regarding sweeping reorgani- zation of MIRA and that he had been withdrawn from attempts to mediate the threatened steel story and they might as we'll have been written in a padded cell" Johnson declared. A moment later he made an appeal to press conference to work out some way to guard against news stories based on incorrect information.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
STEEL WORKERS GATHERED FOR GREAT SESSION
Most Important Meeting As Regards Fate of the
 Steel Industry
BY ROSCOE SNIPlcS Limited Press Stan Corresponds

pittsburgh, June l4-(UP)--Tho Amaigamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin workers got down to business at It's convention today prcp0 rntory to final deelslon on a scheduled striko in tho great in- dustry.
 Mcoting amid gloomy discussions which indicated little immediate h0po for averting tho strike, the 200 delegates hold n briof scsslon and ordered check on credentials.
 The short morning session was occupied exclusively with lnterna' tlOnnl President Michael Y. Tighe't rddress and part of tho roll call.
 Roll Call Unfinished
 The adjournment found the roll call only partly completed, and 'rlghe ordered delegates whose names were not called to remain in tho convention hall,
 The session will resume at 3:30 p. m., EDT.
 Many of the delegates said em. phaticaliy they could not go home without something definite, because it would be the death of tho union and perhaps of their jobs.
 A guarantee of higher wages shorter hours, union contracts, or
 fConttnuad m papa gl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
Herbert Jeter Ciuen
 One To Three Years
Colored Man Chose to Celebrate Memorial With Pistol; But the Bullet in the Said Pistol Lodged in
 Shoulder of Half Brother

Herbort Jcter, .3s. Negro, wht chose Decoration day to display pistol shooting prowess instead oi waiting until July 9th, was sen' tenced to servo from ono to throt years in states prison when ht ] tpleaded guilty to charges of as' sault with intent to kill bcforo Judge Edwin c. Dlckonson In su- perior court this afternoon.
 Herbert, said his counsel, Attor: ney Edward Y. sweeney, m fireo moro in a probationary measure than with any intent to kill or main. He shot his half.brothor. Albert Jeter, who took the stand and testified, with n tooth.pick sticking between his lips. be' cause he thought he had ovil in- tentions, ,said Mir Sweeney,
 Holiday Celebration
 1t was holiday celebration that Albert and his wife and Herbert and hts wife staged at Herbert's apartment in the morning of Doc. oration day. During tho course or the morning an argument enSuod between the men and Albert left in n huff, Albort's wife. according to Herbert's wife, who also testi. fed, said Albert was going after u gun.
 As a matter of fact, Albert Just stepped across tho road, he said' to get himself a bottle of coca cola, When he returned, he was mot at the entrance Of tho apartment ny Herbert who fired his pistol, tho bullet lodging In Albert's shoulder Attorney Sweeney said tho gun was just about the size Of cap pistol. of .22 caliber.
 Judge Dickenson described U as n serious crime which might nave resulted In u fatality. He said ', was q states prison offense anu then passed sentence,
 Assistant States Attorney W'i' liam Fitzgerald prosecuted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
LEAD POISON IS
 CAUSE OF AWARD
 FOR OVER $5,OOO
American Brass Assessed Over 5000 But Had
 Taken Appeal

The substitution of electric fur. naces without chimneys has tn- creased tho lend hazard in the east Ing shop of tho American Brass Company, says Compensation Com. missioner Loo J. Noonan of Hart. ford In a finding handed down to. day In tho case of Frank Glodonls Of this city against tho American Brass company. The commission CT awards Glodenis compensation totallng $5,7S7,60, finding him to. tally disabled from lead. poison. Ing contracted In the casting shop of tho respondent company.
 This is the second award In this case. In n previous award, madc by Commissioner James J. Dono- hue of Norwich, Glodonis was given 0,04s. This award was appealed to tho superior court and supreme court of errors. Tho case was ro. manded back for another hearing.
 Two Disqualified
 Commissioner Donohue disqual- flied himself as did Commissioner James M. Lynch of Waterbury, so signed to hear tho case. In tho rate fixed at $i7.40 weekly for b20 weeks. Tho rato in Commissloner Noonan's finding Is $ii.1S weekly for 520 weeks, tho maximum nun. ber of weeks allowed under tho law.
 Comm lssioncr Noonan snys he visited tho casting shop In the American Brass Company on Tues. day of this week. Ho makes his finding from observations taken ups on his visit and upon tho evidence presented before hlm Ut tho hear- Ing in tho court house.
 Tho finding says tho claimant, Glodenis Is . man 63 years of ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
Final Nezq,s Flashes
STEEL MACNATES IN SESSION

New York, June 14.-(UP)-The masters of the iron and steel industry and high officials of slider the threatened strike of steel workers and President Roosevelt's overnight proposal for set ting labor disputes through mediation boards. Twenty-Five of the 32 directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute attended the meeting with Kenneth Simpson, deputy NRA admnistra- tor, and Donald Richberg, counsel for the MIRA. No statement of the progress of the session was issued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
BRITAIN MAKES
 DEBT DECISION

London, June 14 - (UP) - The government made It's final decis- ion today to make no war debt payment tomorrow, after mature consideration of the note from Secretary of State Hull.
 Surprisingly the decision waA based on the belief that Great Britain would remain in default unless 1t paid the full arrears dues though Hull said Attorney General Cummings had ruled back payment was not necessary.
 A majority of the cabinet, 1t was learned, regards the problem inc soluble at present, and intends to do nothing at all as regards pay- mcnts in kind or any other kind of payment or as regards seeking negotiations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
GOVERNOR ELY IS NOT CANDIDATE
 FOR GOVERNOR
Five Aspirants in Field At the Convention Held
 in Worcester
BY FRANK MURPHY United Press Stan Corresponde


 Worcester. Mass. June i4.-- CUP. ).--Massa ehusetts democrats open their first pre.primary con. vontion here today with the preb- lem of q gubernatoriai nominee as complex as ever-except for Gov. ernor Ely's final emphatic deciara- ton that ho will not eecept q third term.
 My time to leave the political stage has arrived" the popular chief executive told an overflow crowd of more than 5000 persons who filled Hotel Bancroft last night for tho pre.eonvention dinner. His ensuing wordJ were all uttered from the viewpoint of . "retiring governor" leaving no doubt as to his oft-spoken determination to re. turn to his Westfeld home and live tho life of Q country lawyer.
 With Ely definitely out of the picture, Ave names remained prom. inently before the delegates as they approached the stubborn task of SC. lecting n man to. oppose Lieutenant Governor Gaspar c. Bacon, nom. mated for governor by the ropubil.
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Doyle said that within the past two days the bout had become the greatest betting attraction since the Dempsey. Willard bout in Toledo. The betting, he said, has run far ahead of that on either of the Dempsoy.Tunney bouts.
 May Be precedent
 "if Baer should go into the ring n favoritc," Doyle observed, 1T be- lieve a precedent would be estab- lished. l can't ever remember such Q thing having happened"
 Doyle said that friends from out of town reported betting as being large in every city.
 Doyle offers to that, if the bout gooS IS rounds, Camera will win tho decision.
 Interest Is Growing.
 Interest in tho fight increased with every passing hour and it was nearly the sole topic of converse tons in dinning rooms, bars, and on tho street.
 Tho Madison Square Garden corporation reported . virtual sell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
HARMONIES OF
 RIVAL CREWS

New York. June i4.-(uP)--- Champion harmonica chcwer of fhe fleet and champion of Little America were tied today for quaI. fly position.
 They competed over the air First Glass Seaman William H. Halsey of the U. S. S. Maryland af Nav York; ex.Marine Alphonsc Carbone, cook with the Byrd ex- eedltIon. almost within climbing kiefance Of tine south pole.
 h roldIef. sailor and marine Iasseaed an judRes:
 Thes put both In the same class They said:
 s'fefr{HIe."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
ALL EYES ON
 ITALY TODAY

Washington. June 14.-(UP)- All eyes were on Italy today as the headline approached for debtor nations either to pay their June 10 lnstalIments or default outright.
 There was possibility ltaiy might offer part payment and ask for an immediate conference on payment of the balance.
 The Italian ambassador. Augusta Rosso, was expected to visit the state department today and inform Secretary of State Cordell Hull what Italy proposes to do about the $t4.OO0,0 900 installment due.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
TO ADDRESS NATION

Washington. June l4.-tUPl President Roosevelt probably wuI make an address to the nation at the close of congress it was said at the White House to-day.
 Although it was emphasized Mir Roosevelt as vet has no definite plans for such speech. it was indicated he may review the iegis- iafive picture and give an account lne Hs his siewarnshin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
JESSE POMEROY LEFT $1s1

Boston, June 14.--(UP)-Jesse Pomeroy, who when he died in 1882 at the age of 72 was the oldest life prisoner in the country in point of service, left an estate of $191, according to an more than half-century in prison, reputedly was well-off, but the estate consisted of $26 in cash and some stock. There were 265 shares of stock of no known value.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
LAURA INGALLS, PREPARING

Newark, N. J., June 14.-(UP) )-Laura Ingalls,, well-known flyer took off from Newark airport today for Dedham, Mass, where she plans to discuss her participation in the coming Eng land-to Australia air race. Miss Ingalls, said she would talk over the plans with Francis o. French, father of Ellen Tuck French, whose eIl- gagenlent to John Jacob Astor, 3rd, was recently announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
MUSS0LINI AND HITLER MEET TO
 TALK POLICIES
For the First Time Two Great Statesmen Were
 in Conference
nY TWONIAH D, MOR(iAN

DN JnONnc Ds WOtN16N United Press StaiH Correspondent ) Vonicc, Juno 14-(Up)--Adolph Hitler, chancellor of Nasi Germany and Bcnlto Mussollni, premier oi Fascist Italy, who by force Of their personalities nude dlotntorships oi two groat world powers, mot to- day for tho first time.
 Hitler, accompanied by n retlnuo of tb, arrived by alrplano at the Lido Airport at 0;6S n. m. f4:bS a. m., EDT) for conference with Mussolini. announced as on general political problems - m offort to halt an nrms race.
 Greeted With Cheer
 Two German airplancs, escorted by half n dozen of tho Italian
 fContinuou on paRo X,)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
EDen Money PreDdiled
 With Nine To Ten And Take Your Olvn Pick.
Odds Were Two to One Against Baer Scoring Knock out and zK to 1 Against Camera Giving K. O.;
 Garden Expects Sell.Out

New York, June IA - (UP) - Jack Doyle, principal Broadway betting commissioner announced this afternoon that money prevailing the CarneraBaer fight It was to 10 and take your pick.
 This means of course that the better puts up $0 and if he is right he collects $19.
 Odd were ? to against Baer scoring knockout and 2 1-2 to 1 against Camera winning by kayo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
SHOT HIMSELF

Middietown, Conn. June h. (UP)-While his wife and neigh bors watched, Irving V. Smith, 25, shot himself with .22-calibre rifle in the yard of his home last night. Police said he was intoxicated. His condition was not considered seri- ous at Middlesex hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, June II (UP)-oov- ernment expenses and receipts ok the current fiscal year to June 18th. compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Yeas $6,590.3iS. S.053.77 s4,s3s,676.902.oe
 Receipts
 s2.ss4 .so7.1o7l4 si.s77.s7s.s .so4.ss ss.72s.51O,s4s.ss $2,s56, ,oO4. .ogs.7i Cash Balance ..... $f,936.9le,3O0.Sg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
SIX WE'RE SHOT

Kiev. Russia. June i4-tUP)- Six members of the local Soviet executive committee have been shot for stealing state property and ac- cepting bribes, it was announced today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
FinIand W;I Pay Her Debt Friday To Full Amount
Little Nation Is the Only One In Europe That Will Settle -- Statement Sent By Foreign Minister
 Explains Why She Is Doing It

Washington, June 14 - (UP) - Finland, of all the European debtors is the only prepared to pay the United States in full the nsament due tomorrow and she expects to pay in full in uture unless the United States makes new funding agreement. While Finahds instament of approximately $166600 small
 in comparison with the amounts owed by Great Britain France and other big defauting nations Finland has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-14
lY A. V. HACKzELL
(E'OreIgD Minister of FInlnnd) (cOpyrigl,t tO84, by United Prcss)

(CjopyrIgbt iO34, by United Prcss)
 Helsingfors, Finland, June h. UP).~ Finland huB decided 10 pay in full her debt inStnilment to the United States for the same roaSon which prompted her to pny six months ago, and from nli can see, future payments will be of' feeted likewise,
 The fact that Finland ngain is only nation In the world paying the United Stntes in full hns attracted attention, and we note with satis'
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population of only 3,667,0G7 and her resources are limited. h the following statement to the United Press, A. V. Hackgeil, Finnish for. eign minister, explains the reasons of national honor and gratitude for the loan wiilch dictate her attI. tude.
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Evening star., 1934-05-21

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81. Suppose.
| DOWN.
l. Whip.
2. Siouan Indian.
3. Water-raising wheel.
| 4. Process of coming forth.
S. Worm
6. Garret.
7. Profit.
g. Famous aviator.
9. Completely.
10. Injurious.
IL. Italian town.
IL. Cozy home.
13. Kill.
81. Blemish.
23 Wanders.
25 Proposition.
27. Head ornament.
28 Wrath.
80. Slight elevation of earth.
81. Den.
32 At right angles to a ships keel.
80. Semi-diameters.
| 35. Domestic animal.
SO. Northern aux.
80. Declaim.
40. Planned.
a. Black: French.
43. Bristle.
| 46. Father: colloq.
49, Russian beverage.
40. Precipitous.
SO. Loop.
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So. Close.
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54. Onion.
| Sc. Set an estimate upon.
81. Exclamation to attract attention
| 60. Female ruff.
Evening star., 1934-05-21
ireland Again for Pigs.

Northern Ireland is again favoring
pigs, according to the government pig
census which has just been made pub
lie in Belfast. It shows that in the
last seven months the number of pork
ers increased by more than 8 per
cent, despite heavy marketing last Fail
when prices were high. The number
295, 400, is the best ever recorded tn
the country, and is $4,000 pigs more
than thee years ago. The govern
ment's pig marketing project h be-
lieved TO be chiefly responsible.
Evening star., 1934-05-21

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10. Bones.
20. Those who inherit.
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26. Boast.
27. Symbol Or tantalum.
%. Electrified particle.
80. Tall grass stem.
81. Burmese gibbon.
"a. Metal bar.
36. Sweet young things.
81. Arabian garment.
38. Ancient Greek game festival.
80. Short and thick.
40 Expired
Al. Turemeric.
AZ Whinny.
43. Caravansary.
A. Skill.
AS. Heraldic bearing.
IS. Foot-like part.
Al. Musical note.
48. Musical instrument.
40. Lustrous fabric.
81. Erroneous.
55. Ancient Greek assembly place.
So. Sow.
SO. Mahometan prince.
81. Biblical patriarch.
81. Utter a short, sharp sound.
So. Pith helmet.