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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
DAN CHERRY WILL BE WELCOMED BY
 LOCAL OFFICERS
Famous Criminal Is COm= ing From State Prison
 He Is Wanted Here

With extradition proceedings al- most completed, there will be Wa terbury detectives waiting for Dan Cherry, internationally famous criminal. when he steps out of Sing Sing prison this week after completing 8 three-year sentence for grand larceny.
 Cherry will be brought here on charges of theft and forgery. Lo- cal police accuse him of cashing three stolen Railway Express tra- vel checks which he lifted" from a fellow passenger on a railroad train. The warrant against Cherry was sworn out by Captain William P. Keegan of the detective bureau. but before he could be apprehend- ed he was convicted of grand lar ceny in New York and given the sentence he is now finishing.
 The much-traveled MT Cherry has managed to gain arrest in all parts of this country and Canada. Starting in 1897, his record reads like Cooks tour of North Amer ica, with an arrest in Holland thrown in for good measure.
 He served five years in Holland for theft, two years in Western penitentiary, Pennsylvania, and has ben a guest at numerous like institutions. He has been arrested in New York, Chicago. St Louis, Fort Wayne, Albany, Detroit, Pon- tiac and several way stations.
 His activities have had many branches, including pocket-picking, larceny, theft. jewel robbery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
CONSERVATION
 WILL DROP HELP
Local Quota to Be Let Out
 By the Middle of Next April

Waterburians enrolled in the Ci- william Conservation corps will end their present term between the last day of this month and April 18th, according to information sent out today. The local quota is slightly over 50. This means that enlistments for the next term of the eco will begin very soon.
 However, due to an order issued at Washington, D. C.. by national eco officials, not everybody will be allowed to re-enroll for the next six-month term. Commanding offi- cers and superintendents of the various camps have been empow- cred to check off their lists any CCC workers that have not per- formed satisfactory service during the present six-month enlistment
 Whether or not any Waterbur- ians will be dropped for cause is not known as yet. However, 1t is possible that with the approach of the warm weather many who have served in the eco, so as to be pro- vided for during the winter, will drop out voluntarily and seek work on farms or elsewhere.
 War department officials say that they cannot estimate the percent age of forestry workers who Will drop out at the end of this month. At the end of the first enrolment period 125,000 men resigned their places to newcomers. The third
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
VETERANS WILL
 BE GIVEN JOBS
1,2OO of Them Will Work Two Months to Survey
 Traffic Conditions

Hartford, Conn. March 6.--(UP) "A survey of traffic conditions in t..e state, which will give work to 1900 war veterans for two months through CWA aid, began operation today.
 The survey will include enumer- alton of all automobiles. their types, maintained speed. observa. ton of traffic conditions in danger ous areas, origin of out-of-stated cars and a report of trafiic move ment in all kinds of weather.
 Checkers will be stationed at in tervals along all principal highways and the survey will be maintained 24 hours day. Checkers will be without police authority and are not to report violations of rules of /. the road. The survey will be conducted undes supervision of Wilbur r Cress, Jr.. chief engineer of thc motor vehicle department. t was estimated about 1000 men wouta be at work within two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
SENATOR BORAH
 MADE PROPOSAL
Wants Government to Have Control of Making
 Arms and Munitions

Washington, March 5.-(UP)- Denouncing the tactics of munitions manufacturers, Senator William F. Borah, repn, Ida, in 0 senate speech to-day advocated complete govern mental control of the manufacture of arms and munitions.
 Speaking on the pending navy construction bill Borah charged the "estrangement and ill-will." which he said had been created by the munitions manufacturers, was re- sponsible in large part for the situation which brouguht about the World war.
 I know of no other way to theat the situation" he said than for the government to take over complete control, and dominate the manufacture of munitions and army and naval armaments."
 Borah said he would take the manufacturing of arms completely out of the control of private in- terests and have the government operate the industry by licensing system, or in some other way af- fording strict control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
MILK DECISION
 TO AFFECT CONN
Supreme Court Ruling
 May Settle the Dispute in This State

Hartford, Conn.,, Mar. 5-UPp The supreme courts decision in holding the New York state milk law will play an important part in disposing of litigation in Cor necticut questioning the powers of the state milk control board.
 Trial of issues in an injunction action brought against the board by the Producer-Dealers assoca- tion, restraining operation of a sales equalization plan, is schedul ed before Superior Court Judge Newell Jennings March 15. Judge Jennings last month postponed the hearing pending the supreme court decision in the New York case, stating the opinion would be helpful, if not decisive" in the Connecticut action.
 The equalization plan provides that producers pay to the board at stated intervals an assessment determined by the total amount of milk produced and sold. Out of this fund producers would be paid Q stipulated price for surplus milk.
 The association attacked the ruling as arbitrary and oppres- sive," and asserted 'the board is without power or authority to make or enforce the regulation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
JOHN DILLINCER
 ORDERED TAKEN DEAD OR ALIVE
Four States Send Officers on Trail - Guards of
 Prison on Carpet

Crown Point, Ind, Mar. 5-U P)-The best police brains of the middle west today concentrated on one objective-the capture dead or alive of John Dillinger, bank rob- Der, killer, and desperado who ap- parently had made good his escape from an escape-proof jail. The weary peace authorities of four states grimly sought trial that semed not to exist.
 The waning hunt for the outlaw centered in Chicago and Northern Illinois. Authorities there sought a prearranged hideout where the outlaw was believed to have rejoin- ed members of his gang.
 Dillinger and Herbert Young blood, negro murder suspect who escaped with him from the Lake county jail Saturday, had vanished without a trace. While police and sheriff's deputies of Illinois, In- diana, Ohio and Missouri. still searched for the fugitives, six jail guards who were duped by Dill fingers wooden pistol were called before state investigation here.
 The outlaws were armed with sub-machine guns stolen from the jail and were almost certain to put up finish fight if cornered. They were lats seen in Sheriff Lillian Holley's automobile few hours after the break in Kankakee Coun- ty. H., where they released Ernest Bunk. a guard, and Edwin Saagers a mechanic. whom they had taken with them as hostages.
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Woman Sheriff Wants Gun Duel With Bandit
lillian Holley Said She Would Shoot It Out With John Dillinger and Kill Him If She COuId-Feels
 Escape Badly

Grown Point, Ind, March 5-(U P)-Sheriff Lillian Holley, from whose jail John Dillinger walked, waving a little toy revolver, is going to retire to a farm and away from killers and gangsters.
 "But I'm not quitter,"> she hastened to add as she talked. tired and almost weeping, to the United Press today in the Grown Point jail from which she vowed not many days ago that Dillinger would never escape.
 "TIl finish my term; I've got to do that. But I'll step one of office and out of polictics next January for good. I've had enough"
 Wan and talking in a hoarse whisper, the comedy 43-year-old sheriff who pinned her husbands star upon herself year ago when her husband was shot down by q criminal, spoke of her twin daugh- ters who are attending school i'll the east.
 Its hard on them" she re- fiected. "They probably are read ing all about this and about their mother who promised that John Dillinger would never break from jail"
 Sheriff Holley's voice took on a firmer tone when she talked of Dillinger himself.
 If I only knew where to look for that man. I wouldn't be afraid to shoot 1t out with him. I'd kill him if I could. All want is the chance" she said.
 Anyway the next sheriff of this
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KILLER GANG TO
 BE REUNITED IN
 DEDHAM PRISON
Faber=Millen Bandits Will Be All There Before
 Night Is Done

Boston. March 5-UP)-The Faber-Millen gang of allged killer bandits was expected to be re- united at Dedham jail before nightfall.
 Guarded by state troopers from four states, Murton and Irving Millen, Boston brothers jointly &C., cused of four murders and many robberies, were to be brought to Massa chusetts in a special railroad car from New York, where they were captured in hotel lobby eight days ago.
 At Dedham jail, the brothers will be lodged in cells near cell No. l13, which is occupied by their con- tfessed confederate, Abraham NJ Faber, 24-year-old honor gradu- ate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In another wing of the same institution is pretty Nor- ma Brighton Millen, 19. Murton's four-month bride, who is charged with being an accessory after the fact to the machine-gun staying of two policemen in $13,900 bank hold-up at Needham.
 All are scheduled to go on trial in Dedham superior court March 26, with the Millens and Faber facing mandatory death sentences if convicted; and Norma facing a possible maximum sentence of 10 years Imprisonment if adjudged guilty of being an accessory.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
TESTAMENT OF LUCY MUNGER
 WAS PR0BATED
ColOnal Trust Company Is Made ExecutOr of the
 Will Filed To-day

The will of Lucy Smith Munger wife of Dr. Carl F. Munger, was admitted to probate court today by Judge Dennis J. Slavin. The Co., lonial Trust Go. is named execu- tor of the estate, which, after cer- tain specific bequests, is instruct ed to be held in trust for Dr Munger. Upon his death the will directs that the estate shall be di- vided into three equal parts. Mrs Munger died Feb. 18th.
 The will directs that all house hold furniture and furnishings books. pictures, jewelry and wearing apparel are bequeath- ed to Dr Munger. The Colonial Trust Co. is given the real prop erty at Grove and Linden streets in trust, for the use of Dr Munger during his lifetime.
 Minnie Tellerday of Waterbury is bequeathed $1.000 but in case a claim is presented against MG Munger's estate, the bequest vii be null and void.
 To d son, Walter Seward Mun- ger. is given piece of property ir WatertoWn. His death occurred Feb. IA, 1893. The property goes back to the estate.
 All the rest and residue of tho estate is given to the Colonia Trust Co. in trust, to pay over tt Dr Munger the net income. guar terly or at such periods as may p' mutually agreed upon. Upon tn death of Dr Munger the will di rects that the principal of tn trust fund, or the residue of tn estate, as the case may be, sha! be divided into three equal part as follows:
 To a son, Ralph Smith Munger one third; to another son, Johr Clarke Munger, one third.
 The third part is given to the Colonial Trust Co.,, in trust. to ln' vest in such securities as trust funds in Connecticut may be in- vested in and to pay over to hei son, Walter Seward Munger, dur. ing his life, all or such portion O. the net income therefrom as II may deem best for the support oi him and his family, and to add the unapplied income, if any. to the principal thereof. until the fnal determination of the trust. IT. however, the net income from the trust fund and his income from other sources should be insufficient to adequately provide for his and his family's support. the trustee IS directed at it's own discretion to use so much of the principal Of this trust as 1t may deem wise and expedient.
 The will further states, T par ticularly declare that the said Wal ter Seward Munger shall have no
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
FRENCH FLYER
 COSTES ALIVE
Lands Safely in Muenster, Germany, on Saturday
 II Bad Weather

Muenster, Germany, Mar B. UP) .-Dieudonne Costes, French Transatlantic aviator, landed al Loddenheide airport Saturday on his way from Paris to Copen- hagen. Bad weather caused the landing. Costes apparently was un- awar of the anxiety felt for him over the weekend.
 Copenhagen, Denmark, March 5.-(UP) Grave fears for the safety of Dieudonne Costes, French Lindbergh,' were dissipated today when a telegram was received from Muenster. Germany, bearing his name and saying that he had halt ed there on his way from Paris.
 The telegram said that Costes was all right. Apparently. not thinking of the anxiety that would be caused, he had halted for the weekend He left Paris at noon Saturday and was expected here Saturday evening.
 As the telegram was received here two Danish naval seaplanes were searching the west coast for CoStes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
WANTED TO BE KING

Perpignan, France, March 5.-(UP)-The mysterious American who sought to make him. self ruling prince of the mountain republic ot Andorra was said today to be Parrilla Roc former Catalonian now resident in Chicago. Roc was said to have written to the Spanish bishop of Urge offering 400, ,OOO prestas ($54 40O) to be made Prince of Andorra. The Andorran gov erning council protested against the offer and said that it did not want Chicago monarch but would remain republic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
Final NezQ,S Flashes
AUTO MANUFACTURERS WARNED

Lansing, Mich March 5.-(UP)-Four Michigan automobile manufacturing companies were given "A hours today to reply to labor de- mands. The demands were addressed to two Fisher body divisions and the Buick and Hudson Motor companies by more than 200 delegates and officers of the American Federation of Labor. They were: Permission to organize work. CTS for collective bargaining, unemployment of men discriminated against because of union ac- tivity, and elimination of the bonus system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
NO DANGER THAT FLOODS WILL DO
 DAMAGE IN CITY
Rivers Are Swollen Some,
 But Not Seriously Conn Fears Flood

Although the Naugatuck and Mad Rivers were greatly swollen, there was no danger today of any floods. Water was flowing under the West Main, Freight and Bank street bridges between eight and ten feet below the tops of the arches. Very little ice was visible and the river. despite the heavy thaw. was flowing along at a com paratively slow rate of speed. The Mad river was slightly swollen but was progressing under the East Main, Baldwin and South Main street bridges without any danger apparent to the structures.
 That the thaw has about reached its peak was the opinion expressed today. The fact that the local riv- CTS withstood the heavy thaw of Friday night, Saturday. Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
SELLER OF GUN USED BY SUICIDE
 ISBElNC SOUGHT
Young Michael Clapps Is Dead But Sale of Pistol
 May Be Illegal

Police were today endeavoring to trace the gun used by Michael Clapps, 19, of 323 Oak street, i'll committing suicide on Grand street early Sunday morning when ac- costed by two officers. The serial numbers found on the weapon are being checked and police are seek ing information as to where the .32 caliber automatic was procured. Evidence of illegal sale will result in an arrest.
 Surprised in Grand street door, way early Sunday morning by two policemen and fearing arrest for carrying a concealed weapon, Clapps snatched a revolver from a shoulder holster and fired a bull let through his brain. He died al- most instantly.
 Clapps was freed under bonds of $1,0OO late Saturday afternoon
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PARENTS NEVER
 KNEW SON DIED

Bridgeport, Conn. March 5.-- UP)-For more than 12 hours, while his parents believed him spending the night with his grand parents, Walter Duby. 9. lay dead and unidentified at Bridgeport hos- pital. the victim of an automo- bile accident
 It was not until the two fam. flies met at church that 1t was learned the boy had not reached his destination. The father. then recalling a police alarm seeking the identity of an automobile vic- tim, went to the hospital where he learned his sons fate.
 John J. Broadbrook. Jr. Fair field. driver of the car. was re- leased in $1.000 bond on a reckless operation charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

Leopold who bought the applica- tion himself, set up three reasons in obtaining the writ of habeas corpus, as follows:
 Illegal superior court proceed ings; twice jeopardized for the same offense and other changes pre- ferred at the hearing.
 The writ orders Warden Charles E. Reed of the state prison to have Leopold at the federal court hear ing in New Haven, which Is fixed for II o'clock in the morning.
 Assistant States Attorney Will- fam B. Fitzgerald, accompanied by County Detective Roland c. filling of the office of States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis, will represent the State of Connecticut at the hearing.
 The writ was brought before Judge Hincks at the Hartford federal court on Feb. 27th. Leopold was convicted on charges of second degree murder and arson and sentenced to serve two life terms in states prison by Judge Carl Foster in superior court on Nov. 21, 1928. Twice since then. Leopold has applied |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
PUTTING TEETH IN BILL

Washington, March 5-(UP)- house today passed bill designed to put teeth in the new deal by imposing heavy penalties on any one who files false data with recovery agencies. The measure makes it criminal offense to "wil- fully present false" data with "intent to defraud" the government or any agencies of the govern ment Maximum penalties of five years inn prison1nent or $5,O0O fine or both are provided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
MAKE DEMAND ON
 GREAT BRITAIN

London, March - (U.PO - American Ambassador Robert w. Bingham planned to visit Sir John Simon, foreign minister. this af- ternoon and demand that the Uni- ted States be represented at any negotiations or conference among rubber producers who desire to re- strict output.
 Bingham decided to make his demand under the terms of the world economic conference agree ment providing that consuming as well as producing countries should be consulted regarding any action to regulate prices of staple com modities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
TAX BILL HEARINGS

Washington, March 5-UP)- Senaotr Pat Harrison, dem. Miss chairman of the senate finance committee announced today that hearings on the pending tax bill will begin tomorrow with the ap- pearance of Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
TEN WE'RE KILLED

Boston, Mar 5-(UP)-Ten per sons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Massachusetts last week, according to the report or Registrar Morgan T. Ryan. This was the same as in the previous week and four fewer than in the corresponding period last year, Last weeks victims included i've pedestrians, four occupants and d coaster
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
PRESIDENT MADE
 AMAZING SPEECH
 ON RECOVERY ACT
Chief Executive Was in Fighting Mood When He
 Spoke To-day
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BY LYLE Q. WILSON

BY LYLE q. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, March 5-(UP)- In fighting words, President Roose- welt today proclaimed the necessity of the MIRA for economic rehabili- tation.
 At the same time MT. Roose- welt fiouted fears that 1t is the forerunner of fascism or commun- ism.
 In effect, the president urged the people of the United States to take direct action against those who refuse to fly the Blue Eagle. tantamount to boy cotting those who think only of selfish gain."
 Without mentioning the case of the Weirton Steel company which has attracted wide attention. MT Roosevelt reiterated the right of employees to organize and to choose their representatives "by free choice"
 Mean What They Say
 "Those two words" the presi-
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inski. to blow up the building with an internal machine. Spec tators were lined up outside. They were carefully scrutinized, ques- toned as to why they wanted to attend the trial, many were searched and few were denied admittance.
 Wargo. short youth with thin pale face, clad in a blue serge suit and wearing a black bow-tie, re- sumed his testimony where he left off Friday.
 His voice broke and he appeared to be suffering intense emotion as he told the jury of hearing de- tective say, at the time of his cap. ture, that the Jail guard was dying and that he (Wargo) would burn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
Paul Wargo Made Denial OfPlan To
 Kill Jail Guard
Neither One of Them He Said Intended to Do Murder -He Knew Nothing of the Scene Being
 Enacted With His Chum

Springfield, Mass, March 5-(UP)-Pau Wargo 21 one of two Connecticut youths trial for alleged first degree murder repeatedly denied from the witness today that he Alexander Kamnski 23 of New Britain planned to violence to effect their escape Hampden county jail here last October
 The courthouse remained under heavy guard because of last weeks attempt by Aexanders older brother John Ka
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
DORIS DUKE UNDER GUARD

Phoenix, Ariz, March 5.-(UP)-Doris Duke, one of the worlds richest girls, was re- ported under guard here today to prevent Kid, raping. The tobacco heiress was accompanied by several detectives when she appeared at 3 polo game They escorted her back to her hotel where she is registered under an assumed name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Mar. 5--(UP)-- Gov- ernment expenses and receipts oe the current fiscal year to March 2nd, compared with the corresponding period of previous fiscal year: This Year Expenses Last Year $4,2Ss, s,264. .003.S0 $3,401,b21,32S.93
 Receipts $1, S,301, ,95s.66 $1,263,149,2S2.7s
 Deficit
 s2,379, s2.13S,372,04g.15 Cash Balance .,... $4.S7S,513,43S.52
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
Writ OfHabeas Corpus
 Granted Him To Hold Nearing On March 2Oth
State of COnnnecticut Must Show Cause Before U 5. District Court in New Haven Why Leopold
 Should Not Be Set Free

Louis M Leopold serving life sentence at Wetherseld prison for his part in the fatal Baldwin street fire in 928 is making another bid for freedom it learned to- day. Judge Carroll C. Kinks granted his application for writ of habeas corpus Feb 27h and set March 2Oh as the date for hearing in the United States district court at New Haven when the State of Connecticut will have show cause why Leonod should not be set free
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
Markets Al c Glance
By UNITED PRESS

By UNITED PRESS Stocks decline fractions to more than a point in dull trading. Bonds firm; foreign issues, particularly French b0nds strong. Curb decline fractions to point. Chicago stocks irregular and dull foreign exchange steady and quiet. Wheat fractionally easier in quiet trading. Cotton off to 2 points. Rubber up 5 to 10 points. Silver futures off to 25 points, Handy and Harman quote silver 46 IA cents OX 1sS cent.
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The Weather

Very Cloudy Tonight; Light Rain Tuesday. FniI weather report page 2.
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