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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16


martyr in the fight for the Scots
boro boys and for Negro liberation.
Mrs Norris Visits Son in Jail
The statements Of Haywood Pat
terson and Clarence Norris were
signed in the presence Of Norris
mother, Mrs. Ida Norris. whose
statement repudiating Leibowitz's
claim to be sole attorney in the
case was published in last Satur-
days Daily Worker. The state
ments of the two boys follow:
Clarence Norris Statement
Montgomery, Ala.
Kilby Prison.
Oct. 10, 1894.
To whom it may concern:
In the presence of my mother,
Mrs. Ida Norris. make the fol-
lowing statement of my own free
will and accord:
/. I want my present appeal in
the United States Supreme Court
to be handled exclusively by the
International Labor Defense. I
will accept any attorney they
think proper to handle my case.
2. All statements I have made
or documents I have signed which
take my case out Of the. hands of
the International Labor Defense
are to be absolutely disregarded.
3. ANY retainer or writing
which I have signed to. any other
lawyer except one retained by
the International Labor Defense
to handle my said appeal in the
United States Supreme Court is
to be disregarded.
7 still have the greatest conf
dence in the International Labor
Defense, the organization which
has saved my life for three years.
(SigneD CLARENCE NORRIS.
Witness: Ben Davis. Jr.
Ida Norris
Statement of Haywood Patterson
Montgomery, Ala,
Kilby Prison,
Oct. Is, 1884
To whom 1t may concern:
In the presence of Mrs. Ida
Norris, mother of Clarence Norris.
make the following statement
Of my own free will and accord:
l. I want my present appeal
in the United States Supreme
Court to be handled exclusively
by the International Labor De-
Tense. I will accept any lawyer
they think proper to handle my
case.
2. All statements I have made
Or documents 7 have signed which
take my case out of the hands of
the International Labor Defense
are to be absolutely disregarded.
2. Any retainer which I have
signed to any other lawyer. ex-
cept one retained by the Interna-
tional Labor Defense to handle
my said appeal is to be disre-
garded.
| still have the greatest conf
dence III the International Labor
Defense, the organization which
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16
PETITIONS FILED IN
WILMINGTON

WILMINGTON, Dec, Oct. IS
Nominating petitions to place the
Communist Party on the ballot in
New Castle County have been fled
here. Efforts are being made to
place Kent County on the ballot
If this is successful two-thirds of
the state vii have been filed, in
Guiding Wilmington, the most i'm
portsnt industrial center, and
Dover, the state capital.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16
PARTY ON BALLOT IN INDIANA

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 49,
The Communist Party in Indiana
has been notified by the State
Board of Election Commissioners
that the candidates of the Party
will appear on the ballot. This is
one Of the few states where the
pressure of the working class put
the Communist Party on the ballot
without effective protest by repre-
sentatives of the bosses.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16

NCoHCanUed from rage /
grace the commercial highways
with swastikaS, where traffic goes
to or from Germany, wherever con-
suls or ambassadors wish to pub
licize Goering's and Goebbel's lying
pacifying expianations-there must
all anti-fascists, of every opinion
and every profession of faith, in
all countries, lock arms together
under the banner of our fight for
liberation.
Support the great Paris Confer
ence of Jurists, which the most
famous lawyers of England, France
Sweden, Spain, Poland, Czecho-
slovakia, Switzerland Holland and
many other lands will attend in the
middle of october, in order to make
a world trial of fascism and to
unmask the trial comedy against
Thaelmann and many others.
For Mass Trials of Fascism
"In all capitals and ports arrange
mass trials, gather the material for
the prosecution, and speak your
verdicts with the strength of mil
lions.
Build the great united front for
the rescue of endangered anti
faScists!
THE ten days from the 10th to
the Goth of October we proclaim to
be international days of battling
for the freedom OF Ernst Thael-
mann and all imprisoned anti
fascists!
DO not be led astray by any
lies, illusions, and quieting reports.
Powerful mass action alone will
hurl back the hangmen. We must
win Ernst Thaelmann as one wins
a battle. For every battle against
Fascism is battle won for truth,
right, freedom and peace!
Save those who have been SEN
fenced to death!
Pull Ernst Thaelmann from his
dungeon!
Free Torgler, Ossietsky, Mieren-
dorf, Neubauer, Litten, ziegler.
Rem, KLAUS, Neukrantz, Frau
Beimler, Else Steinfurth and all
other menaced fighters for free
dom!
Let everyone do his best that
this appeal be heard everywhere. A
new wave of executions, bloodshed
and mass imprisonments has risen
in Germany. The Fascist Dictator
ship wants to strangle the fight of
German anti-fascists against grue-
fascist
cold of winter. against the unheard
Of, incredible preparations for war
on the part of the Fascists.
THE fight for liberation for the
German anti-fascists is horribly
difficult. But the rage Of fascism,
too, is horribly bloody
The army of anti-fascist heroes
storms forward. All humanity must
help here.
I'VE call upon all the people of
the world in whose hearts and
brain the ideals of peace, righteous
ness and freedom are still alive
blaze the road to liberation, tear
the victims from the. hangmen."
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16

Subscribed and sworn to
before me this 18th day
Of Oct. 1894.
J. C. JOHNSON
Notary Pub lie
Mrs. Powell Also Endorses /. L. D.
The statement of Mrs. Josephine
Powell, sworn to in Atlanta, Ca,
follows:
Atlanta, Ca,
Oct. IL, 1884.
I, Josephine Powell wish to
| state I has give and am now
giving full power and authority
to the International Labor De-
Tense to conduct the defense of
Ozie Powell my son WHO was
framed up in the Scottsboro case.
If it had not been for the I. L. D.
I know that my son and the rest
Of the Scottsboro boys would has
ben ded long. ago They has
got workers all over the world to
fight for the freedom of those
boys and has complete trust
and will stick with the I. L. D.
until deth.
(Signed) JOSEPHINE POWELL,
(Seal Of Notary Public
Subscribed and Sworn to before
me this 18th day OF Oct, 1884.
J. G. JOHNSON,
Notary Public.
Patterson Warns of Illusions
In his appeal to the toiling
masses of the United States, sent
by cable through the International
Labor Defense, William L. Patter-
son warns of the danger of having
any illusions in the fairness" and
"impartiality' of the U. s. Supreme
Court, and stresses the need for
intensified mass protest actions to
prevent the legal murder of Hay
wood Patterson and Clarence Nor
ris on December 18th. His appeal
follows
Meshor, Crimea, U. S. S. r.
International Labor Defense,
80 East 18th Street;
New York City.
Now more than ever before we
must rouse millions of Negro and
white workers to save the Scots
boro boys from the electric chair.
Give betrayers of the fight no
quarter, Millions everywhere are
ready to join the fight They
must be organized TO voice the
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16
PARTY RALLY IN TUyUNGA

TUJUNGA, Cal, Oct. 15.-Work-
ers in Tujunga are organizing a
Communist political rally here in
the Garden Of the Moon" audi
forum at 8 pm. on Friday
Lawrence Ross, Communist can
didate for congress in the 14th Dis
trict, will speak on the state cam
psign issues. Local issues will be
discussed by Clire Lee Purdy. Jack
Alternately will preside.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16
CATTLE SLAUGHTER OVER

OMAHA, Neb.. Oct. 15.-Workers
from the three large packing plants
here report that the, slaughter of
government drought cattle has
come to an end. The extra gangs
were laid off at the end of last
week; 800 at Cudahy's, $50 at Ar
mcur's and 200 at Swift's.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16
We Need the Daily;
'DaiLy'Needs OurAM,
Says Mas Bedacht
Drive for Funds Is Our Most Immediate Duty
Says LW.O. Leader, Urging Renewed Energy
in Campaign to Raise 100000 Needed
BY Max Bedacht

The Daily Worker needs help We need the help of
our Daily Worker
Out of the columns of the Daily Worker sound the buge
calls for action into the of the militant workers of
America In the columns of the Daily Worker the of
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16
BANKRUPTCY OFN.H.
A. f. L. is REVEALED
AT STATE FARLEY
ReactiOnary Barry Machine, Forced to Admit
Funds Were Diverted Gags Rank and File
Demands at Convention

KEENE, n H. Oct. 15--John L. Barry, who has kept
control of the New Hampshire State Federation of Labor
for 10 years. had been forced to admit at the recent fedora
ton convention that under his leadership the Federation
had become practically bankrupt and emergency fuE
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16
ECHOES OF FRISCO
WALKOUT WIRING
/. DOCK CONCESSIONS
National LOngshOre Board Forced To Decide On
Pay Increases, 3O-HOur " eek-Union
Must Compel Decisions Fufllment

-, SAN FRANCISCO Oct 15-The great maritime strike
on the Coast the San Francisco general strike and
1.-The succeeding strike movements in the marne industry
boh coasts of the USA have compelled President Roose
1ets National Longshoremens Board to go record
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16

has saved my life for over three
years.
(Signed)
HAYWOOD PATTERSON.
Witness: Ben Davis
Ida Norris
Mrs. Montgomery Den0unces Re
formist Maneuver
Mrs Viola Montgomery roundly
denounced the attempt of the Ne
gro fhisleaders and white and Ne
gro agents of the lynch rulers to
get control Of the case in order to
betray the. fight for. the lives and
freedom Of the boys and the basic
rights Of the Negro people. Her
statement follows. 1885.
-.,..s Atlanta, Ca,
Oct. IS, 1884.
I am the mother of one of the
Scottsboro boys, Glen Mont
gomery. I want my boy and ask
everybody who is convinced he is
innocent to join in this fight to
keep all of the nine boys alive
and get them back to we mothers.
I believe that why they are still
alive today because Of the I. L. D.
and the way the I. L. D. has
fought for their lives. I am one
hundred percent with the I. L. D.
has give up the hold world for
the l. L. D., because I no the
I. L. D. is my best friend.
have no faith in those beig
preachers at all. I don't want
them around my boy. Those big
bellies don't care nothing about
us little folk or our children. They
has closed their church door in
our faces to many times because
we are poor worker people. 1 no
just how the LID. has ben fight
ing for those nine children. I
no the lynchers has always want
ed to kill our children which the
I. L. D. has stopped. That is why
I am one hundred percent with
the I. L. D. Everybody that be-
lieve in right and justice join
hand with me Mrs. Viola Mont
gorne-y Mothers of one of the nine
Scottsboro boys
want the I. L. D. to continue
the fight for my boy until he
are free.
Signed
MRS. VIOLA MONTGOMERY.
Seal Of Notary Public
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-10-16

underpaid or unemployed workers
Of America learn the cause Of their
plight. Through the Daily Worker
these masses are led to, the organ
ization Of their fighting power in
unions, in militant workers bodies
and in our revolutionary Commu-
mist Party.
How could we do our work with
out the Daily Worker? The bank
ruptcy of the capitalist system
leaves the workers only q perspec-
tive Of utter misery and despair
The only ray of hope comes
through the single outlet, from the
pit Of capitalist misery-through
the road of workers action, Of
workers struggle for higher wage
and living standard, of workers
struggle for social insurance, Of
workers struggle against the sys-
TEN of capitalism and for the sys-
tenn of socialism.
The task is great. Efforts to ac-
complish it are our duty. It's ac-
complishment Is assured
Butt is next to impossible to
mobilize the masses without the
Daily Worker. Through the Daily
Worker we must speak to the
masses. Through the Daily Worker
the masses must voice their prob
lens, their determination and their
hopes.
It would be most difficult to or
ganize the masses without the
Daily Worker.
Orr efforts to lead the masses
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Boys Repudiate
LeibOwitzSCheme

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Report Shows Nazi
Terror Rife in Saar

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NaziS Are Silent
OnThaelmannTriaI

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Threaten Suicide

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

Two successful card parties were held here last night. One took place at the Lyceum under auspices of the Ladies of St Pat rick's parish while the other was held at the old school building of St Joseph's church by several of the younger members of the Holy Name society and Children of Mary Sodality.
 The women who sponsored the first were: Mrs John Gleason, Mrs Joseph Mccarthy, Mrs John Fftz- maurice, Mrs Henry Carlin, Mrs Martin Toomey, Mrs William Richmeyer, Mrs John Carroll, Mrs John Cronan, Mrs Stephen Kelly, Mrs Victor Baker, Mrs James Shanahan. Mrs Thomas Edmands, Mrs William Meehan, Mrs Oscar Teubner and Katherine Stalk.
 The committee at St Joseph's were: Adella Unikas, Annastasia Zaissias, Frances Shugdinis, Der nice Varchunes and Betty Brazis, also Victor Mishunas, Adolph Ba- landa, Bronis Orodeckis, Frank Smudinas, and Anthony Angus tauskas.
 Masses This Morning
 Masses in all Brooklyn churches were crowded this morning with worshippers attending the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
 Plans have been completed at the Wilson A. c. for a testimonial tonight in honor of Rocco Famigh- letti and Paul Devino, who estab- lished fine records on the gridiron with the Crosby and Wilby high school elevens during the past campaign. Edward P. Conlan, president will be toastmaster. Sev- eral speakers will be heard.
 Kairis Comments
 John Kairis, president of the Holy Name society who has de- clined the opportunity for reelec- ton on December 18th, statei today that his reasons for wishing to retire at this time were to give his attention to the bowling alleys of which he has been manager
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
SPORTS PROMOTER CLAIMED BY DEATH
Local Sporting Fraternity MOurns Death of "JOhn=
 ny" Hanlmell

Waterbury lost one of it's best known figures last night, with the death of popular John w.. Johnny" Hammell. of 7S Ridge field avenue, at St. Mary's hospital after a lengthy illness. Citizens in all walks of life joined today in expressing, regret at his passing and in extending their sympathy to his wife and family.
 John Hammell was one. of the
 best known sportsmen in the state
 of Connecticut, his fields of activ-
 ity ranging from boxing to roller polo. He had lived in Waterbury
 for 35 years. During the war he
 served with the 304th Infantry and afterward was active as member of the merican Legion.
 He had the old armory on Phoenix avenue leased for several years and also operated the Phoe- nix avenue billiard parlor. Early in his career he acted as manager for Buddy Faulkes prominent negro boxer who got his early start in Waterbury. Later H a m m l
 brought this city the champion
 ship of the American Roller Polo league, with his team, the sham rocks.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs Beatrice Hebert Hammell; one daughter, Beatrice; three sons,
 Harry, Charles and Robert Ham, mell; his parents, MT and Mrs
 John Hammell, and one brother, Charles Hammell.
 The body was taken to the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
N. E. Turn Bezirk
 Attracts Hundreds
 Of Gy1nnastic Stars
New York, Massachusetts Teams Entered in Competi- ton Here With COnnecticut's Best Championship
 Honors to Be Determined at Turn Verein Hall

engagements committee announced today the event here should be one of the best in years. Local German societies cooperated in arranging the two-day session.
 Attorney Hummel said highly skilled gymnasts from Hartford, Meriden, Derby, New Haven and Waterbury. representing Connec- ticut; Spring field, Holyoke and North Adams, representing Mas sachusetts and Troy and Schenec- tady, representing New York will perform. Fritz Klambt, well known gymnast of Naugatuck, formerly of the Waterbury Boys club is bringing his Naugatuck "" Jun for Leaders here for the event.
 Tonight a selected group of New England's finest Turner's will give an exhibition and in addition, George Baer, instructor of the Hartford Turner bund, will pre- sent one of his famous girls drills. Dancing will follow the, exhiht- tions and refreshments will be served.
 Tomorrow morning competitive turning and set exercises for the New England championships will be included in the program. Group drills will be shown by some of the leading classes in the associa- ton.
 Others on the committee of ar- engagements are Fred Wiedorn, Charles Kisesling, Ralph Hubbers, Ludwig Kunkel. Anton Ruegg, Adolph Bender. Albert Kunkel and William Schaeffer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
Wiggs Family Winners
 Announced By Judges
Splendid Contributions of Democrat Readers Make
 Selections Difficult-Free Tickets Prizes

Thomas Finnegan, AT Home stead avenue. Betty Garrity, 42 Holmes ave- Francis Grassler, s4 South View street.
 Jackie Mulhall, 434 Baldwin stret.
 Minnie Brophy, 164 West Main street. Catherine Suovich, 31 Lawrence street.
 Mary Abram, 575 Washington avenue.
 John White, Woodtick road. Willard Hartshorn, R. F. D. No 1, Thomaston, Conn.
 Helen Virbutis, 1162 Bank street. Doris Giampetruzzi, 1077 South Main street.
 Mary Lee, 25 Greenbow street. Everett Winston, A Stiles street. Florence Ann O'Donnell, 46 Ayers street.
 Bob J. Brennan, 160 Mill street. Marion T. Ryan, Is Waterville street.
 Judy Casey, IT Walnut avenue. Buddy Martone, 65S East Main street.
 Francis Dunne, s5 Lounsbury avenue. Rita Kenausis. s7s Highland avenue.
 William O'Donnell, 1T Howard street.
 Charlotte Granis, 427< East Mair street.
 Mary Fitzgerald, 128 Greenleai avenue.
 Bernice Sullivan, 57 Crown stree Margaret DiFronzo, 311 Oak street. Eleanor Giacin, 198 Easton ave nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
SECOND ACCIDENT
 NEAR UNDER-PASS
Burton St Man Painfully Hurt When Car Hit
 Embankment

The second accident in little more than 24 hours at the Reid vile underpass brought injuries to two persons last night at g o'clock, a car operated by Canio Verras- tro, 46, of Burton street, and containing a passenger, Achille Sanzo, 34, of GIT North Main street. climbed the embankment at one side of the underpass. crashed into a concrete abutment and slipped back on to the road.
 Verrastro was first reported ser- iously injured but his name was not on the danger list at St Marys hospital this morning. where x-rays were being taken to locate head in- juries which he suffered. He re- ceived decorations about the face and head, the. left wrist and the left hand. Sanzoz was treated at the hospital for minor abrasions and then allowed to go to his home
 Thursday night, near the same spot. Mrs Mary DiLeone, 5S, Of Meriline avenue. was struck by a car as she crossed the highway, suffering severe injuries to hip and leg. as we'll as lacerations about ! the scalp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
DOLE SYSTEM FOR
 U. 5. SAYS DAVIS
Only :. Social Legislation Can Prevent It Forum
 Is Told

The belief that the United States is coming to the dole" system was expressed by Edward H. Davis. speaking at the Y. M. c, A. forum last night. MT Davis recommend ed old age and unemployment in surance as the most practical means of avoiding such a possi- bility. M
 The speaker said also that the
 most notable difference between the present administration and those of the past in Washington was the quality of frankness. Prob lems which in the past had been dealt with secretly were now given publicity, he said.
 Alfred F.. Meyerhans, chairman of the committee sponsoring the forum, introduced MT Davis.
 Other members of the commit tee are: Chase Kimball, Max k. Traurig. Fred S. Smith. George J. Scott, Raymond J. Tanning, E. Christy Erk, Roy A. Ferris, David B. Meth. John H. Flanagan. Joseph M. Schaeffer, J. Warren Upson, Franklyn M. Stibbs, Philip NJ. Won Tobel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
Prominent Speakers
 For State Conference
League of Nations Group Meets Tuesday in Hartford;
 Mayor MCLevy, Chase Kimball on the Program s

Attorney Chase Kimball of this city, vice-president of the Connec- ticut branch of the League of Ma tions Association, will be one of the speakers next Tuesday at the annual conference and dinner of the organization at the Town and Country Club, Hartford. Attorney Kimball will give first-hand iu- formation on international affairs gathered in a trip through Europe during the past summer.
 Other speakers vii linclude: Will liam Lonsdale Tayler of the na- tional office of the association, who will disucss United States and the Information Labor Organization" Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridge port and Devere Allen, both well known Connecticut socialist lead CTS; Lewis Fox and Ward Duffy of Hartford, the latter discussing "Our Individual Effort";. John Sher- man Custer of the history depart ment of Avon Old Farms, Avon. who will talk on "The Joys of a Propagandist".
 Other speakers
 Mrs K. Augusta, head of the his- tory department of the Danbury Normal School; Thomas F. Rich ardson, head of the history depart mept of the New Haven High school, chairman of the New Ha- ven council on International Rela- lions and a member of the peace programs committee of the Con-
 necticut Council of Churches and
 Religious Education; William G
 Cleaver of New Haven, president of the New Haven branch of the
 League of Nations Association; Ms
 Josepha Whitney of New Haven who will compare sentiment to- wards the League of Nations now
 and that of ten years ago. Rev A. H. Rapp of Berlin, whe will discuss "As Small Towr
 Looks at the League of Nations" | and Robert Hoskins of Loomis
 Institute, who will talk on Putting l Enthusiasm of Youth to Work. l Committee
 | The conference will open at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and the l dinner will follow at 6:15 o'clock | Mrs Florence L. c. Kitchelt of New | Haven, executive director of tho ] Connecticut branch of the asso
 citation, Mrs Robbins W. Barstow chairman of the Hartford branch
 Mrs Edward Little, Mrs Barkle! Dox and Mrs Clement Scott are il
 charge of arrangements for thu session.
 In past years the Connection | branch of the League of Nation Association has brought in famous
 foreign speakers for their "ather ings, but this year it was decided
 to have members of the Connec I ticut board of directors deliver tn addresses.