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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
Automobile Horns
 Basis Of Campaign
City Officials Urged to Follow Example of Foreign
 Capitals in "Noise Disarmament

hundred blasts carries any such significance to-day. If this abuse was brought under control, motor ists would pay more attention to the brakes. The result would be more respect for boulevard stops slower speeds in turning corners less hurrying in congested traffic and a decrease in the number ot drivers constantly weaving their cars in and out of the lanes ot traffic.
 Any program to reduce noise on our streets might also include a drive against open exhausts on motorcycles, backfiring of engines and other unnecessary noises."
 With reference to noise dis armament'' in foreign capitals, the A.A.A. said:
 London authorities recently banned use of horns between 11:3( D. m. and a. m., with the threat of a $10 fine for offenders. Re. ports on the campaign are to the effect that motorists responded tt the order and that within five mile radius of Charing Cross thert prevailed degree of quiet un huOWu bLlC0 lkkS dofCiltf OL tAlS cu tomotive era. Whether anything so sweeping could be attempted 1T the United States is open to ques. tion, but there is certainly room for experimentation and improve ment. Undoubtedly, a campaign of public education would accom-. plish much in, the way of elim. mating useless noise.
 American tourists returning from Berlin have expressed sur. prise at the absence of noise from automobile horns and street cars A fifty mark fine ($20 in Ameri, can money) is imposed for the un. necessary blowing of auto horn. and sirens. It is also interesting to note that the chief of police oi Berlin has visited a number of cit ies in this country and was amazed at the failure to do anything tt stop the nerve -wracking din that characterizes, the streets of al American cities and towns to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

Union street and had become wide- ly known throughout the city.
 MT Imbimbo is survived by his wife, Giuseppina, four sons, Frank, Patrick, Frederick and Anthony; five daughters, Mrs Joseph Iapalu- chi, Mrs Ralph Rosa, and Miss Mary Imbimbo all of this city, Mrs John Cipullo of California and Mrs Gonsalvo Lembo of New York and two brothers, Erasmo and Louis of Italy.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Thursday morning at g o'clock to St Lucy'es church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 MORRIS-Mrs Henrietta Eliza beth Brown Morris, wife of Charles A. Morris of 312 Hamilton avenue died at St Mary's hospital yester- day. Mrs Morris was member of the First Methodist Church.
 She is survived by her mother Mrs Nelson Brown of Springfield her husbands; two sons, Clarence W. and Kenneth E.. Morris; two brothers, William and Arthur Brown of Springfield; three sis ters, Mrs F. w. Carleon of Spring field, Mrs Grace MacDougal of Dorchester, Mass, and Mrs Edith H. Kendall of California.
 Funeral services will be held in the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, at 1900 o'clock to- morrow afternoon. Rev Richard Hegarty officiating. Burial will be in Hazardville. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight be- tween z and g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
New Mattress Project
 Starts Operation Here
Ticking and Cotton Provided By Government in Citys
 Latest Manufacturing Venture Mutual Aid Assists

latest EZRA development were
 taken, although 1t Is not likely, ac-
 cording to William M. Harris, local
 administrator, that any great
 nrogress will be made until the
 workers become accustomed to the
 new routine. s
 Ticking and cotton are supplied
 by the government among other commodities granted to the city
 monthly, and Mutual Aid employees are engaged in bringing the ma teriafs from New Haven and stor- ing them temporarily at the Lin- coin house. It is likely that the
 rooms on the upper floor of the
 building which will shortly be va cated by the visiting Nurse asso- ciation, will be used for storage purposes, MT Harris said.
 It is expected that within a few weeks the workers. will become sufficiently familiar with the me- thods of production so that mat tresses will be manufactured ra- pidly and efficiently.
 It is hoped to equal, if not sur pass, the work done in the two other factories in Connecticut, ac- cording to MT Harris.
 Besides the materials for manu- facture allotted to the city tnls week notice was also received or a shipment of 8390 pounds or fresh veal to be called for by Wa terbury relief employees at the New Haven warehause today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
TO
 HAVE STRUGGLE
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(Continued from Page 1.)
 Florida: Probably wet. Prohibi- ton. however, is a minor question because of important local issues.
 South Dakota: Outcome uncer- tain; each side claims victory.
 Idaho: Even, bet,
 2S states have legalized liquor. In 19 states more than 5Q state constitutional amendments will be decided.
 Unemployment relief and tax re- forms have an important place on ballots. Bond issues aggregating $134,000,00O(, all for relief pur- poses, will be voted upon in Cali fornia, New York, Illinois and New Jersey,
 whether the pay pensions to retir-
 Twelve states are voting on tax proposals. Five will ballot on pro- posed income levies, including Louisiana, where "Kihgfish" Huey P. Long is urging voters to sup port a to 6 per cent tax on indi- vidhals and fiat per cent on corporations.
 Florida, bidding for motion pie tufe business, is advancing an amendment proposing exemption from taxation for 15 years Of stu dios and other picture-niaking plants.
 Voters in Arkansas will decide proposals to forbid new taxes or an increase in existing levies except by a three-fourths majority of the legislature. Gasoline tax questions are sidelights of balloting in Mich igan and Ohio.
 Senator George W. Norris, pro gressive republican is fighting in Nebraska for approval of an amendment to create a one-house legislature. It is not the first time he has sponsored the movement. Impartial observers say he again will be defeated.
 Oregon, Texas and West Virgin ia have written tax proposals into election contests, and the power question, in various phases, will be voted upon In Oklahoma and ore gor.
 Massachusetts must decide whe- ther to permit pari-mutual race horse betting-each county mak- ing it's own decision = while New York. permitted oral gambling, considers the problem in the next leeisiature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
|B.P.O.E. TO HEAR ELECTION RETURNS

Members of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks will assemble at the EIks Club tonight to hear election returns and partake of sandwiches and refreshments in the annual ',open house" observance. Returns will be furnished the Elks by means of the radio. both in local, state and national elections.
 Exalted Ruler Frank H. Bailey has appointed the following mem bers to serve as a reception com mittee: Attorney J. Joseph Smith. Congressman Edward W. Goss: pr E. J. Godfrey. Charles J. Allen Joseph A. Bergin. Joseph H. Mui- vile. John Reilly and Charles Heaven.
 Mr Goss and Attorney Smith are opposing candidates for the office of congressman for the fiftn COT gresisonal district, the former seeking a third term. The atfair is open only to Elks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
RADIO PRESENTED
 TO NICK DESANTIS

A bachelor dinner was rendered Nick DeSantis at the Legion grill, North Main street last night. The guest of honor will be married to Miss Philomena Topazio in the near future. About 50 guests were pres ent and Mr DeSautis was the recip- tent of several gifts including a beautiful radio, and the best of wishes of his many friends. "Unclo Harry" DeVorken presided as toastmaster and introduced the speakers. The affair was arranged under the direction of Joseph Trumfio. Those present were Jo- seph Ferrone, Domenic Iorio, Tony Minervino, George Kradel, John De Santis, Patsy D'Amico, Michael De Santis, Jerry Bambruno, Nicholas Mambruno, Victor Mambruni, George Moller, Thomas Moran, Onofrio Marinaro, Joseph Trumfio. Harry DeVorken, Angelo Rosa, William Martinson, Joseph Mitzak, Harry Simon. Patsy Oriente, Patsy Tremalgio, Gus DiCicco. Patsy Lon- go, Earl Rossi. Peter Rosanto. An drew Topazio, Nick Topazio, Thom- as Santoro, James Oriente, Nicho- las Innacci, Michael Tarntalange, William J. Perugini, Jerry Briola, Edward Cauavaugh and Sol Col litta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

Final arrangements for the har- vest festival sponsored by the Holy Name society of the church of the Blessed Sacrament, which will be held at Elks' hall Friday and Sat- urday nigsts will be made at Q meeting of the general committee to bo held Thursday night. Present Indications point to the most suc- cessful festival in the history of the parish.
 At a recent meeting encouraging reports were made by chairmen of the various committees. and mem bArB of the society were urged to double their efforts during the re- maining few days in a 'pep talk" b4: T. P. Cassidy. Edward Doyle, chairman of the entertainment committee gave assurance of a splendid program and Edward Kelly, chairman of the purchasing Committee, reported satisfactory progress. Patrick McDonough's S team Is leading in the sale of tickets.
 es Women Assisting. Under the leadership of Mrs Mary O'Rourke, women. of the parish are assisting in the work connected with the festival. Among the many entertainers Scheduled to appear on the pro- gram under the general direction of Edward Doyle are William O. Brien, well-known lyric tenor; the Milky Way quartet under the di- rection of Harry x. Cashin: Bobby aScannell, youthful drummer and dancing star; the Mccormack sis ters in their original dancing act; Peter J. Crowley, New England's champion reel and jig dancer, and several other acts which will be announced later.
 Children's Show.
 On Saturday afternoon there will be children's matinee under the direction of Everett West. Music will be supplied by Tex Guinan's orchestra, and the popular Danny Barrett will entertain with a sing ing and dancing act.
 x J. J, Hennessey is chairman of the general committee; assisted by Rev Francis Barrett, pastor of Blessed Sacrament church, who is acting as treasurer; Edward Kelly; J. Hennessey, M. Tierney, T. P. Cassidy, J. Collins, M. Flaherty, R. Stone and E. West.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
PAY TELEPHONES NOW DOT STATE.
 lO,6OO IN TOTAL
Connecticut Is Example of Availability of Public
 Stations

Although in many European countries it is necessary to conduct a diligent search in order to To- cate a public telephone, such is far from the case in America, as is readily shown by the wide- spread present day distribution of public telephones in Connecticut. The number of public pay tele- phones in the Southern New Eng land Telephone company system on August 31 was 10,600, figure which indicates the general avail ability of public telephones in this country, where the familiar blue Bell System sign can be found on almost every corner store.
 To provide greatest accessibility pay telephones are located in a wide variety of public places. Of the total of 1O,6O3 in use in Con- necticut, 6,225 of the pay tele- phones are of the semi-public type which are located in stores and other places of business for the convenience both of the proprietor and of his customers.
 The other 4,37S pay stations are of the public type, in practically all cases housed in a booth and conveniently located for the use of customers and passersby. Forty six of this latter type of pay tele- phones have an operator in con- stant attendance to assist the pub lie in making calls. The customer merely gives the information con- corning the call he wishes to make and the operator makes the call for him, notifying him when the called party answers.
 Company records show that as wide a variety of calls are made from pay stations as from private telephones. Calls placed to points at great distance from Connecti- cut are not at all uncommon from pay stations, and the ratio of the number of toll calls to local calls is slightly higher than is the case with the average private tlephone
 The pay telephone is one thing whose number has not been dim- finished by the depression. There are more coin box telephones in Connecticut to-day than there were in the good business days of 1929 and 1880.
 Although it may seem strange in this modern day, when the pay station type of telephone was or- iginated it was treated largely as joke. The belief was that no one would pay a nickel for the privi- lege of using a telephone. The first coin boxes were installed as an ex- that communication was not as es- sential then as it is to-day, the experiment proved successful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
Special to the Democrat. }

Washington, D. C., Nov 6.-The American Automobile association to-day appealed to city officials to follow the example of foreign capitals in noise disarmament" and outlaw raucous sounding of automobile horns.
 The national motoring body pointed out that London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin have already put anti-noise ordinances into eff feet and secured notable success, with the police dealing in drastic fashion with those who violate the regulations against unnecessary noise.
 "In addition to bringing about a new era on the streets of Ameri- can cities, particularly residential areas" said Thomas P. Henry of Detroit, Mich, president of the A.A.A., "a ban on the loud and continuousblowing of automobile horns would also contribute to safer motoring conditions. The horn was and is intended as a warning signal to cars ahead and behind, but not one out of every
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
FRANCE AGAIN IS
 FACING THE MOST
 SERIOUS CRISIS
Herriot and Five Other Radical Members Re-
 signed From Cabinet

Paris, Nov 6.-(UP)-Edouard
 Herriot and five other radical
 members of the cabinet handed
 their resignatoins to Premier Cas-
 ton Doumergue to-day, precipitat-
 ing a new crisis which may lead
 to resignation of the salvation gov
 ernment.
 The resignations, effective only if Doumergue persists in asking | for a vote of confidence Thursday | on the governments plea for three
 months credit, came as parliament | assembled for a new session which
 may be momentous for France and all Europe.
 A tumultuous political situation
 has threatened to end the Doumer- que government and lead to a request for dissolution of parlia- | ment, new elections and constitu- tional reform.
 In addition to Herriot, the resig- | nations were those of Ministers
 Berthod, Marchandeau, Bertrand, Queuille and Lamoreaux
 As soon as the radical deputies
 met to-day, Edouard Daladier at-
 tackled the Doumergue reform pro-
 gram but emphasized that Dou-
 mergue is not a candidate to-day
 or tomorrow" for the premeirship into which he was thrust to save France from political disaster. Observers believed, however
 that he was certain to- resign if the radicals carried out their re- tirement from the cabinet. As d result it was believed a left-wing | coalition cabinet would be formed
 with Herriot and Etienne Flandin jointly in command.
 Doumergue replied to the radi- calls by announcing he would posi- lively return to his retirement and refuse to form a new cabinet if the present political truce is broken. It appeared that only a complete reversal by one side or the other could avoid a crisis tonight or to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

Because we have been asked in- numerable times by Connecticut people for some facts about the SAP, the giant flying boat con- structed at the Sikorsky Aviation plant in Stratford. we dedicate a goodly portion of this weeks sky notes to those men who construct ed the huge boat and then took time to compile these facts. On the record flight for greatest payload made last April the S-42 carried 16,608 pounds of pay1oad exclusive of crew. fuel, etc. This would be equivalent to carrying 93 passengers or seven Ford roadsters Or two empty Boeing airliners such
 as flew in the England to Australia air race. There are approximately 57,00O rivets In the outer surface of the wing; 90,0OO in the exterior sur face of the hull: and a total of ap- proximately 100000 rivets in the complete plane. Placed end to end.
 as our friend says, they would
 reach more than three miles
 There are 2.s00 square feet of
 sheet metal covering the wing and
 1,462 square feet covering the hull "a total of 5,262 square feet for the entire ship. Laid flat on the ground this would cover three city
 lots.
 During the flight and acceptance tests at the factory, approximately
 5,85O miles were flown. This is equivalent to. round trip from New York to San Francisco. The sound proofing is made of ruD-
 berized, sterilised vermin proofed animal hair.
 Half a million pounds of ballast
 were loaded in and out Of the arr
 liner by hand during the night tests at stratford.
 Over one and quarter miles Of
 control cables are used to control
 the engines, props. gasoline valves.
 ailerOns and elevators.
 one wing tip float has sufficient notation to make comfortaDle
 four-place outboard motor boat.
 over 1,500 square feet of Ameri- can walnut veneer Is used in the finish of the passenger compart- ments. Slightly over one mile of electric wiring is used in each of the S-42 planes.
 There are almost g million and a half detail parts in the S-42. ex. ciuding engines and props. The anchor weighs 200 pounds, suficient for moderate sized Iyacht. Approximately 800 gallons of paint is used to paint one plane. fn- cludihg primer, lacquer. bituminous paint and dope. This is enough to paint sixty average sized cot tages, one coat each. The Ss42 can compete with some | of our best citizens for having posed for the cameras. The soc 0rds show that the shutters clicked for S75 photographs during the progress of construction and tests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
STATE COMMISSIONER
 GUEST OF TEACHERS

Commissioner E. W. Butterfield of the state board of education will be the principal speaker at the banquet sponsored by the Wa terbury Teachers association to- morrow night at The Elton in con- nection with the observance of American Education week. Mayor Frank Hayes and members of the hoard of education will be guests at the dinner. Ralph s. Hayward, vice-principal of Wilby high school, is chairman of the com mfttee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
INSPECTOR MET
 INSTANT DEATH

West Boylston, Mass, November 6 - (UP) = John M. Hennessey, 39. for 12 years an inspector in the Worcester branch of the State Mo- tor Vehicle Department, was killed instantly today when the automo- bile in which he was riding with three other men crashed into a concrete abuttment at the foot ot steep. hill after failing to nego- tiate a. sharp curve. ss4 WF
 Harold R. White, owner of the car, was arrested on a drunkenness charge. Police were unable to To- cate the other two occupants of the car, and it could not be determined who was driving when the accident occurred. . es
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
AL SMITH HAD
 THEM GUESSING

New York, Nov 6.-(UP)-Al- fred E. Smith has reporters guessing" today after he voted at polling place near his home.
 II voted straight ticket and you guess what party" he said.
 "When I was boy and it was raining on election day upstate they all said it was good republi- can weather" the former governor said reminiscently. That was be- cause the republicans were the only ones who had force and char acter.' Now good roads have changed all that and we always have good democratic weather. And the democrats are going to win today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

Mutual Aid worlship employees this week began the 1nanufactnre of mRttresses to be given to fam flies on the relief list in line with the federal governments !commod- ity program.
 IA three cities of the state. yes terday, waterbury, Bridgeport and New Haven, the first steps in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends, relatives. neighbors. the office em- ployes of the First National Stores, Inc, the mechanical department of The New Haven Railroad and the National Guardsmen for their kind- ness and sympathy during our re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband, son and brother, Bennett c. Booth.
 (Signed)
 MIR and MRS FRANK BOOTH,
 MIR and MRS RAYMOND BOOTH,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
WILLIAM BISHOP
 TAKEN BY DEATH
Former Local Resident, GA, SuCcumbs Yester. 2
 day in New Britain
CHESHIRE NEWS
Correspondent --. Thomas NJ. HurIey-Dial Blb or 7S0

NcW oEiIdlUe 4NVF " AAAAeAAAA H. Bushop, GA, of 35 Etnmoris ures in music circles in the city, died Monday at New Britain Gen. efal hospital where he had been 6 patient since October 15.
 Born in Cheshire, the youngest son of the late Mir and Mrs John Bishop, he came to this city as a youth with his parents and lived for many years in the family home on Fairview street. He was a tal- ented musician, showing the talent early and during most of his life in this city was engaged in musical activities, leading theater and other orchestras and playing at concerts or as organist in churches. On occasion he went out of town to take 8 prominent part in musical events in other cities.
 He was a well known member of the local lodge of Elks.
 He leaves a brother, John J. Bishop in Springfield, Mass, sis- ter, Mrs Elizabeth Oldershaw in Harrington Park, N. J., niece, Mrs Grace Sunburn of this city, and two nepheWs, Henry Older- shaw in Harrington Park and Charles Cashmere in Pennsylvania.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow at 2 p. m. at Erwin Me- morial chapel and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs Phoebe Mccormack were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs sherman Taylor on Jarvis street at two o'clock yesterday afternoon. Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
 The annual supper of the Parent Teachers Association last evening in the Congregational church turned out to be huge success. A short business meeting was held after the supper. Those who served were the Misses Elizabeth Goddard, Brenda Goddard, Lois Deming, Anita Clark, Jeanne Perry. Janice
 White, Betty Newkirk, Shirley
 O'Brien, Hope 1Hartling, Edith Hartling, Norberta Joyce, Anne Joyce, Shirley Cook, Ruth Jewett, Shirley Munson, Doris Weiss. This morning the polls opened at 6:30 o'clock and will stay open un- til 5:00 o'clock.
 The Cheshire Public Schools will be closed Monday, November 12. The schools will celebrate Armis- tice Day a national holiday. Yesterday afternoon at Norman Hall field Roxbury schools reserve team held Crosby High school of | Waterbury to a GO tie.
 Mrs Young of Cheshire was struck by nj automobile Saturday afternoon in front of "Billy's"
 barber shop. Fortunately she suf- fered only minor cuts and bruises. She is resting comfortably at her
 home and will be out in a few days.
 An announcement which pob- | ably will be of interest to Cheshire residents is the fact that Francis
 x. Shields, international tennis | player and 8 former student at | Roxbury school has signed 8 con- tract with Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Cheshire friends of Prank are i wishing him lots of luck.
 Friday afternoon the crack Rox- bury school eleven will invade Springfield to tackle the strong Springfield Frosh.
 Brenda Goddard has reached the finals of the Hillhouse High school l tennis tournament and will Betty 1 Stokes for the championship. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
SENATOR KING SURE

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov G. (UP)-Reelection of Sen William H. King, d, and two incumbent democratic representatives in con- gress was indicated today. All three campaigned on platforms Of support Roosevelt.