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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Mar. 19-UP)-Busi- iness lacked volume i'll the Boston wool market today. e
 A few small sales were made and the limited number of dealers who found better inquiry were hopeful of doing a larger business shortly. The ,dst majority of the trade. however, had little to say of a cheerful nature. This was es- pecially true of big worsted oper- ators.
 Prices held unchanged, though the general trend was easier,
 The U. $. agriculture depart ment said:
 Trade in wool is still quite limited but the recent slight in crease in the demand for the finer quality western grown woola. which comprise the bulk of local supplies, has stimpulated more cheerful atmosphere in the Boston market. Sentiment has been help, ed also by increased deliveries e wool tops in the Boston market and firmer fine wool prices abroad. Estimated receipts of domestic wool at Boston, reported to the Boston grain and flour exchange during the week ending March 17. amounted to 198,900 lbs, compar- ed with 454,100 lbs. During tile previous week."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, March 19-UP) - Stocks, bonds and commodities dropped sharply in early trading today. steadied, and rallied from the lows, while the dollar eased in terms of foreign exchange.
 The stock market experienced a swift break at midday. Shortly after noon, selling was especially heavy with the tickers 3 minutes late. Activity stopped as suddenly as it had developed. Trading was light in the latter part of the ses- sion when prices rallied from the lows.
 The same situation prevailed in the bond market except in German issues which were weak here and in London. German marks also were weak in foreign exchange trading. Cotton at one time was down $1.25 bale, but it came back from the lows. Wheat closed with losses of 3-S to 5-S cent a bushel but the last prices were up 1 to 1 3-S cents from the minimum levels. Silver futures dropped more lIldH OU DOlllIS OAAJ q small amount of the loss.
 Labor troubles dominated the markets, although there were no new developments today. Hopes were still held for averting a gen. eral shutdown in, the automobile industry. Executives of steel com panies met in various cities to pro- test possible enactment of the Wagner bill in the senate and the Connery bill in the house. These bills, according to Pittsburgh steel executives, constitute discrimin- atory class legislation and enact ment of either into law will inevi- tably result in establishing a na- tiona1 monopoly of union labor which. will bind all industry into servitude to a small group of paid professional labor leaders repre- :,enting less than 10 per cent of all workers in the United States"
 Automobile shares bore the brunt of selling on the Stock exchange General Motors touched 35, off 5-8, and Chrysler 49 3-4, off 1-2 before meeting meager support.
 Steel company issues were sold since a slump in auto production immediately would be reflected in the steel industry. Steel common sold down to 49 5S. off 1 3-4. Beth lehem touched 39 7-S, off 3. Repub- lie 19 5-8, off IA points.
 Silver issues broke on fears of trades silver legislation might be delayed until an investigation of conditions in China is made by the administration. U. S. Smelling was forced down to 117.1-S. off ? 7-S, while American Smelling made a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
COMPROMISE IN VETERANS PLAN
 IS VERY LIKELY
Substantial Benefits PrO= posed But the House
 Bonus Probably Out
BY H. o. THOMPSON United Press Stan Correspondent

Washington, March 19.-CUP)- A compromise settlement of the troublesome veterans question. with substantial benefits restored although not to the extent origin ally voted by congress, took form today as the result of weekend conferences.
 The compromise does not include any action on the $2,400, 900, 900 soldiers bonus bill, passed by the presidents veto even in the unlike ly event that it was approved by the senate.
 The compromise is being worked out in connection with the confer ence on the independent offices ap- propriation bill, to which the vet erans' amendments have been at- tached.
 Senator James F. Byrnes, demo- crat, South Carolina, representing the administration in the veterans fight, and Senator Frederick Steiw- CT, republican. Oregon, who with Senator Pat McCarran, democrat. Nevada, led the veterans offensive, went down to South Carolina to- gether last Friday and returned to " sions of the issues involved.
 The bill has passed both houses in different form. Estimates of the amount involved in increased bene- fits to World war and Spanish war veterans differ, but the house amendments would cost the gov ernment about $50. 0.O00,000 less than those adopted in the senate.
 The compromise is being worked out at point between the house provisions and concessions offered by the administration.
 The conferees, for instance, are expected to approve restoration of 75 per cent of the Spanish war benefits that were paid prior to thc economy act, instead of the 90 per cent restoration voted by the sen- ate.
 The administration fight against a too sweeping raid on the economy act will center in opposition to restoration of full compensation in presumptive cases of World war veterans. Advocates of veterans benefits are expected to yield ground here rather than to run the risk of a. presidential veto that might undo all their efforts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
WEEKS MISSION
 OPENED LAST NIGHT

A weeks mission opened last evening in the church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Rev Dominic Mor- ris, O. F., remembered by many for his successful missions at St Margarets church, will officiate during the week. The services, morning and night, will be for both the English and Italian speaking members of the parish. The at- tendance last evening was the larg- est in years. auguring well for the spiritual success of the mission. Father Morris subject was on Mortal Sim.
 A two weeks mission which was largely attended daily, closed last evening at St Joseph's church. Rev John Bruzilas, officiating. The inn pressive ceremonies included the renewal of Baptismal vows the be- stowal of the Papal blessing ana Benediction of the Blessed Sacra' ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
Monaghan, Price
 Feted Tomorrow Night

Members of the Roosevelt-Cross club will stage d dinner to-mor- row evening at The Elton in honor of Gay Price, deputy process tax collector. and James Monaghan, newly appointed deputy internal revenue collector. The festivities will commence at o'clock. It Is expected that more than 100 friends of the popular young men will attend. The principal speakers will be Attorney Vincent D. Glynn of New Haven, state president of the Young Democrats of Connecti- cut. and Attorney John T. Culli- nan, of Bridgeport, former. assist ant corporation counsel of that city. Hhe was the "keynoter" at the recent state convection of the Young Democratic clubs in New Haven.
 Edward Kirby is chairman of tho committee of arrangements and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

Bradstreet's Business Activity Bar ometef has reached a new high for the current year, rising to 66.9 in its sixth successive gain, compared with 45.9 for the corresponding week of 1893. The continued down trend in commercial failures brought the total number 54.5 per cent below last years while the weekly food index remained unchanged at the highest point since October 1881, and the daily weighed price index reached the years high at 109.52, the best pos- ition occupied since July 1883.
 "The weeks developments have been favorable for business aside from the fortunitous change in tho weather" says the report, 'as the message of the President placed the MIRA definitely on permanent basis and the fulfillment of the plans outlined seems certain to bring a greater array of benefits han were possible to accure in the early stages of the program. Based on the capacity of American ir- dustry for intelligent, courageous f-government, the avowed pur- pose, of the NRA is to remove causes rather than merely to re- lieve symptoms, so that the per- manent strengthening of it's vigil ant influence is expected to reach shortly all remote ramificationS ot the business structure"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

body from being blackmailed to death. I will swear out certifi- cate to persons who appear auth entic and if they appear at voting places and vote improperly they are taking chance. As far as l am concerned I do not sanction such a thing and neither does my co-worker, MT O'Connor. However, I believe that the records here are some of the best in the country.
 Records Are Praised
 "Only last year an investigator on the voting lists talked with me in Naugatuck. He stated that Wa terbury's records were not only complete but that the staff in Wa terbury was in a position to show figures at a moments notice. He said that in Springfield, Boston, Hartford, Bridgeport, New York and other cities he had been told to come back a week or two later before he could obtain information while the books here were up to date at all times.
 In refusing Mir Wake sand MT Post permission to inspect the records this afternoon the regis- trars agreed to have Albert Taller, one of the staff of the registrars office, escort them to the place in the town clerks office where the legal accounts could be looked over. This offer was not accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
.MUSSOLIN HAS GREAT PLAN FOR
 ITALY OF FUTURE
Will Place His Country at Top of World in
 Year 1000
BY THOMAS B. MORGAN United Press Stan COrrespOndent)

Rome, March 19.-UP)-Pre- mier Benito Mussolini's Fascist party was pointed to-day toward a 65-year plan of expansion, designed to raise Italy to international pre- eminence by the year 2,000.
 Mussolini outlined the plan in Q 40-minute speech yesterday to fas- cist party heirarchs.
 "I could trace a plan of develop ment as far as 1945." he said. "I prefer instead to indicate the his- toric objectives to which our gen. erations- and those to follow must be headed.
 "Let us talk quietly of a plan which will go to near the year 2000. Only 65 years separate us from that date.
 "Italy's historical aims must be toward Asia and Africa. South and east are the cardinal points which must incite and inflame the will of Italians. To the north there is little or nothing to be done. Neither to- ward the west nor toward Europe nor across the oceans is there any thing.
 "Our aims in Africa and Asia are Geographically and historically justified. Amongst the western powers Italy is nearest to Africa. A few hours of navigation, a very few hours of flying are sufficient to unite Italy with Africa and Asia.
 "Our action must develop num- berless resources and the two con- tinents, and especially on the African. They must be included more thoroughly in the circle of the worlds civilization. Italy can do this"
 Discussing the general interna- tional situation, Mussolini said it was illusory for nations to believe Germany could be kept disarmed. Italian relations with France were improved, he said, but none of the pending problems seemed near so- lution. He intended to improve re- lltiors with Jugoslavia, he added.
 Of Austria, Mussolini said: we are resolved to defend its inde- rendence and integrity. Austria can count on us to make every ef- fort to help her. We shall support also Hungary's just claims. She has been deprived of major terri tories, and she demands justice and fulfillment of promises mada to her."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
TRIED TO SCALE
 PINACLE ROCK

New Britain. Mar 19-(UP)- Richard M Bissell, Jr., 22, son of the president of the Hartford Fire Insurance company, was recovering at a hospital today from injuries received when he fell 70 feet while scaling Pinnacle rock with a Yale student companion late Saturday.
 Bissell lost his balance while standing at the edge of the cliff with M. F. Millikan, of Pasadena, Cal, son of the noted physicist. Underbrush broke his fall and pre- vented him landing on a huge boulder. He suffered fractured rib. and slight brain concussion. His condition was not regarded as serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

(Continued from Page lD between you and the management under 'hich your right to collec- tive bargainiLg is fully recognized.
 Try to Use Coercion.
 "The outside labor leaders are trying by force, by coercion, by intimidation of your and your fam flies and threat of strike to make you join their union. Regardless of what you want, these labor leaders want the right to speak for all of you. They want dues paying members.
 But the N. I. R. does not say the American Federation of Labor or any other union shall speak for you.
 You know that hours have been shortened voluntarily to an annual average of 36 hours per week. that wage rates have been increased more than 50 per cent within the past year and in many cases are higher than they were in 1929, at the peak of prosperity and that twice as many men are at work today as during the depression.
 There is ony one fundamental issue nere, namely.
 "Whether the automobile indus try is to be run by the American Federation of Labor or any other outside union;
 Whether you have to get a union card in order to work in these plants"
 "Whether your job and your ad- vanvancement in the industry will be based on merit: "Whether the employe represen- tative shall be busted in favor of outside labor leaders who have in- terests to serve other than your in- | terests. f
 If the strike comes. it won't be | because you want to strike. "The strike threat comes from ] the American Federation of Labor and not from the automobile work. CTS.
 "The automobile manufacturers intend to abide by the employe rep resentation plans as they may be modified from time to time by the employees themselves. Leads Way To Prosperity | And bear this in mind. the auto- mobile industry is unquestionably leading the way back to prosper | ity."
 "This increased demand (for au. l tomobiles) means more jobs at good 1 wages-not only in the automobile industry but in thousands of other | industries supplying materials and parts to the automobile manufac- I turers.
 "A strike at this time will not 1 only work hardship on you and l your family but will interfere with I the recovery efforts of the presi- dent of the United States.
 "rne automobile industry has reached it's present state of high l efficiency. low cost. with the con- sequent wide demand for its pro, ducts. high wages and plectifu l jobs without the help of the Amer | ican Federation of Labor and with out serious. labor trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
NEW YORK CITY
 BANK STOCKS UP LAST WEEK
Aggregate Value for l6 Leaders Showed Gain
 of l.72 Per Cent

New York, March 20--New Yorl, city bank stocks registered a gain during the past week, the aggre- gate value of the sixteen leading issues, amounting to $1,574,171,00o as of the close March 16. This total compares with $1,547 ,58O.000 at the close of the previous week, a decrease of $26,591,000 or 1.72 per cent.
 The current average yield of the sixteen issues of 5.0S per cent, compares with a yield of 5.17 per cent at the close of the previous week. The current market value is now 1.32 times their known book value against 1.30 times on March 9. Based upon current figures the sixteen issues are now quoted at an average of 11.9 times their known earnings, against 11,7 times on March 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
SIX KILLED FROM
 AUTO ACCIDENTS
That Was the Record in Connecticut Over the
 Week-End
(By United prcss)

Automobile accidents took the lives of six persons in Connecticut over the weekend.
 Berlin police endeayored to learn the identity of man between 50 and 40 years old who was killed by a hit-and-run driver. The escaping car was pursued by another motor ist who had been forced off the roads. moment after the fatality.
 At Clinton, Andrew .Beaber 21 Westbrook, was killed instantly when his car collided head-on with another driven by Joseph Duignan, Ridgeview, N. J. Duignan was held on q technical reckless driving charge.
 Thrown from truck when it struck a fence. Thomas Farnelli. IA, Waterbury, was fatally in- jured.
 Joseph Simons, 65. New Haven street cleaner. died several hours after he was run down by an auto mobile operated by Arthur T.. Flynn. The driver was held for the coroner.
 William G. Lodi. 19. Wallingford high school student. was killed and John Porto, 19, outstanding athlete at the same institution was critical. ly hurt, when a car which police said had been stolen, struck a tree at New Haven. Porto had gone for a ride with Lodi instead of attend ing a testimonial dinner in his honor given by the, Wallingford Young Mems Athletic club.
 Dominick Striquetti, 31, was killed at Berlin when struck by q car driven by neighbor. Carl Dorenfried.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
TWISTED CAMPERS
 POSTPONE DANCE
CCC Unit Will Sponsor Smoker Instead-BOWl=
 ing Team Formed
Especial to The DemocraD

Winsted, March 19 The dance which was obe held by the 127th Company, c. c. C., at Camp White. No. 4102, located. in the American Legion State Forest, Winsted, Conn.,, this week has been def initely postponed pending other arrangements.
 The smoker put on by the boys last week proved such success that it is proposed to have another in the near future.
 A bowling team has been organ ized and after a short period of training feel that they are capable of giving strong opposition to any of the teams of nearby camps.
 Much enthusiasm is being dis played over the prospective base ball team as many of the boys have played on fast city teams and 1t is expected that competition will be very keen for position on the company nine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
KINNEY TO SPEAK
 BEFORE NEW CLUB

Joseph Kenny. well-known auto salesman and former president of the Overlook Cottage Park club, will address the meeting of the recently formed Wolcott Improve ment association at a meeting to- morrow night ct the Woodtick school. MT Kenny wil speak on community organization.
 Officers and committees for the year will be elected and all resi- dents of Wolcott are urged to at- tend the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
WORKMAN GIVEN
 AWARD OF $l,S67
Albert Civelli, TorringtOn, Gets 225 Week Pay=
 ment for Loss of Arm

Albert Civelli of 115 Wadhams street, Torrington. was awarded compensation amounting to $1,- S67.5O under Q finding handed down today by Commissioner James M. Lynch. The man lost an arm through injuries received while in the employ of Oneglia 6 Gervasoni, Inc, of Torrington, March 2S, 1883.
 Commissioner Lynch finds the claimant is entitled to total inca pacity payments which, under the statutes provide for half the weeks pay for 225 weeks. Commissioner Lynch states he will entertain an application for payment Of the sum in lump amount.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
Drawer Avenue Man
 Found Unconscious

A reported overdose of sleeping powder taken at his home today sent John Hendricks of 113 Drawer avenue to St Mary's hospital this morning. He was still unconscious early this afternoon and his condi- ton was reported as only fair. He was sent to the hospital by pr Ed ward Hinchey, who was called Tn hy pO1ice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
Market Wavered in Early Hours But Steaded the End
Stocks Drop Sharply h The Early Trading
Then All Steaded and Rallied From the Lows Selling
 Became Heavy Shortly After Noon
Selling

new low. for the year at Al. off 2 1 -2y points. These issues recovered part of the losses.
 Railroad shares were particular ly weak with losses ranging to more than points even after a milk rally. Traders were afraid of labor trouble in the railroad industry and many dumped their holdings.
 Packing issues reached a point or more. Farm equipments moved down and up with wheat. Aviation shares held better than most other groups. Wet stocks also made q relatively good showing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
Dr James J. Hennessey
 Health Forum Speaker

pr James J. Hennessey will ad- dress the Health forum at the Cen tral YMCA tonight at S:15 o'clock on Experiences of New York Ambulance Surgeon. He will be introduced by Dr Alfred c. Dreher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
investment Trust Quotations G. T. CUI.HANE. co. INC.
 6S Center Street

Bid Asked American Founders
 Corp. 69o pfd. ... IS 20 American Founders
 Corp. 7T pfd. .... IS 20 American & General
 Secs. A .......... D American & General
 Secs. Corp. $3 pfd. 3S 4S Shares ......... 4M 5:a Associated Standard
 Oil Stocks ....... 5ls 51s British Type Inves-
 tors Class A ...... 60 .So Century Shares .... 1873 201a Div. Shares ........ 1.22 l.24 Diversified Trustee
 Shares E .. 7% Diversified Trustee
 Shares c ........ S.25 3.0o Shares D ......... 47s 54s Equity Corp. Del.... 2o 50 F I Custodian
 Shares ........... 3.2o o.4o Fixed Trust Shares A S.75 Fixed Trust Shares B 7.54 Incorporated Investors Hs Shares l6.So Lv.4o Independence Trust
 Shares ........... 2.2O 2.43 Int. Sec. Corp of Am
 erica 69o pfd. .... 1612 20 Int. Sec. Corp. of Am
 erica 6 F % pfd. .. 16i2 20 Massachusetts Inves-
 tors Trust 1895 POGO Nationwide Sec. B 3.45 3.55 North American Trust
 Shares ........... 2.42 Second International
 Sec. A. com. ..... , Second International
 Sec. 6eo pfd.- '2S 35 Spencer Trask Fund. 1712 1Sla Trusteed N. Y. Bank Shares =. 1.4o 155 Twentieth Cen. Tr. ..... 1.65 Twentieth Cen. Shares
 B I.Oo o.Vo U. s. Elec. Light &
 Power Shares A. 121a 13 U. s. Flee. Light &
 Power Shares B. 2.1S 2.2S U. S. & British Int.
 Co. $3 pfd. ....... z IF
 HOME LOAN BONDS Bid Asked Home Owners Loan
 Corp. As 1951.... 97H 91&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

British India was one of the leading importers of American auto trucks last year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

officers Of the local club will ex- tend their greetings to visiting guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
LABOR LEADERS
 BITTERLY SCORED

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

HOME LOAN BONDS N Bid Asked Home Owners Loan
 Corp. As 1951.... 97H 9T&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-31
CITY OFFICIAL
 OF BRIDGEPORT
 SENTENCED

Bridgeport, Conn, Oct 31.-(UP) Harry B. Husted, 50, fuel com pany executive, was sentenced to- day in superior court to 1 to 1-2 years each on four counts Of de- frauding the city by issuing false invoices. The sentences. imposed by Judge Allyn L. Brown, are to run concurrently.
 Husted, former secretary treas urer of the City Ice and Coal com pany. was convicted last week by a jury. He was charged with billing the city for fuel which it never re- ceived and during the testimony 1t was charged Husted ordered em- ployes to add to the city's accounts charges for fuel delivered to city officials.
 The total amount involved in the prosecution was more than $7,300. Characterizing the affair as "a bare faced fraud" Judge Brown disregarded pleas for leniency ad- vanced by defense counsel on grounds Husted is sole support of an aged invalid sister. The court declared the official acted in "de- liberate manner" in committing the offense and added to the seri- ousness of the crime by command ing subordinates to overcharge the city.
 Husted's sentence followed by two weeks that of John Wynkoop, former trustee of the board of education fund, who was convicted of embezzlement and given from 1 to years in states prison.
 Investigations in both cases were undertaken at the instance of Jas per McLevy, socialist mayor.