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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
Market Rallies as Selling in Utilities Field Subsde
YOUNG PREACHER
 GETS ACQUTTTAL
Directed Verdict Ordered !; Attempted to Collect $25,OOO Ransom

Raleigh, N. C., Nov 14-(UP)- The Rev Ralph H. Askew, young -Four Square Gosper' Evangelist, was acquitted by directed verdict today of attempting to collect $25.- 900 ransom from his wife in the alleged Kidnapping of himself.
 Federal Judge I. M. Meekins or- dered the Evangelist freed.
 The Evangelist's trial opened yesterday.
 The government proved. and the defense admitted, that Askew sent a letter and a telegram and placed a long distance call to Mrs Askew. demanding $25,00O on threat of never seeing your husband again. The defense, however, introduced experet testimony to prove that Askew was mentally i'll before and after his arrest.
 Mrs Askew, 46 year old wife of the disciple of Aimee Semple Mo- Pherson, said he was sick, "so sick, in fact, that sometimes he would forget to take up the collection at revival meetings"
 Any thought her husband would try to extort money from her was ridiculous, Mrs Askew testified. She pointed out that she put $2,500, all the money she had, into construction of a new tabernacle for the young preacher.
 f A federal agent testified that Askew admitted writing letter to Angelus Temple, Los Angeles, Mrs McPherson's auditorium, threaten ing destruction of it by dynamite unless the $25,000 demanded by the 'kidnapers" was paid. Askew was not charged in that connection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
DAWN TO DUSK"
 FLIGHT PLEASES
Rickenbacker Enthuses AI-
 though Failing to Set Record

New York. Nov 14-(UP)-Cap- tain Eddie Rickenbacker was hap. py today over his dawn to dusk" round trip flight to Miami that left dusk behind the great Douglas liner somewhere in northern Flor ida.
 Smashing all dining schedules. Rickenbacker landed his 16 passen- gers at Newark airport at 11:27 last night in time for a midnight dinner in New York" The flight had begun at 6:10 a. m. After a pre-dawn breakfast, luncheon was enjoyed at 3 o'clock in Miami.
 But the famous flyer who broke the transcontinental transport plane record in the same plane last Thursday, viewed the trip as ma- jor air triumph over natural forces which included:
 Florida's balmy breezes.
 Adverse winds elsewhere.
 Blasts on welcoming trumpets and trombones.
 "We just could not get away from Miami on time," Rickenback- CT said. Being only 30 minutes trying to tear off was a victory"
 Headwinds all the way down and cross winds back cut flying speed, he said.
 Where the giant airliner aver aged nearly 22O miles an hour on the Thursday flight from Los An geles to Newark, it's average speed to Florida was 150 miles an hour, on the return it was ITO miles an hour.
 The distance was 1,195 miles. actual flying time was z hours, 54 minutes down, and z hours one minute back. Stops were made at Washington and Jacksonville, Fla, on both laps.
 The stops added havoc to that of the winds, Rickenbacker said, as large crowds met them, with bands. speeches and cheers.
 The plane reached Miami at 2:45 p. m. and departed at 3:50. A 70 miles an hour head wind shifted just in time to supply a tricky cross gale on the return. A rain squall over the far south and snow over Virginia added troubles.
 But, oh boy, was it swell in Miami" Rickenbacker exclaimed. Altogether it was triumph over obstacles, and another indication uf what aviation can do."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14

night met in Liberty hall and made arrangements for Christmas dance and entertainment. It was also voted to hold a class initiatio on Decem Der 2nd. Miss Angeline Carissimi, venerable president, pre- sided at the meeting.
 James E. Moran will preside over the organization meeting of the Waterbury Teachers Federal Credit Union to be held this after noon at 4:15 in the Crosby assem- ply hall. Bylaws of the organiza- tion have been approved by the Farm Credit administration, and the union will be ready to carry on business following todays meeting. Loans are furnished through funds raised by sale of fve-dollar shares to members.
 Pine Rock circle, Lady Forest CTS will hold a card party onN the 18th in Kicks hall for the benefit Of the organizations hospital bed fund. Plans for the affair were made last night at meeting of the circle. Ten new members were initiated last evening, also.
 A puppet show entitled snow White and Dwarfs" will be pre- scented this afternoon at o'clock in the Leavenworth high school Ii. brary at meeting of the Elemen- tary English Teachers club. Miss May Finnar, teacher at the Bunk CT Hill school, will present the show, assisted by pupils of the sixth grade of her school.
 Last night the show was pre- sented for the benefit of the Ann ericanization pupils of Croft night school.
 Winona Rebekah lodge will serve supper and conduct an initiation ceremony tonight in Odd Fellows hall with grand officers of the or- ganization present as guests. A. 5:30 o'clock a turkey supper will be served in the banquet hall and the ceremony will follow. Mrs Blanche Maton and Mrs Harold Manville are in charge of the ar- rcngem ents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
MEAT SHORTAGE
 FACING BOSTON

Boston, Nov. 14-(UP)-Greater Boston faced a meat shortage to- day when 150O union buthc- CTS went on strike for higher wag- es and a 40-hour week.
 The strike was voted last night at a meeting of the local of the Meat Cutters and Butcher Work CTS Union.
 About SO large Boston shops and wholesale markets were affected. Deliveries to adjoining towns also were hampered.
 Strikers charge they have been receiving wages from only $15 a week up and most work 55 tp 75 hours a week. They demand a 20 per cent increase and the 40-hour week called for under the MIRA.
 Union officials said owners of meat establishments were ap- preached, but refused to grant con- sessions. The regional labor board also failed to mediate, strikers claimed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
PRINCIPAL TALKS
 AT P.T.A. MEETING
Mrs Jennie C. Phillips De- scribes Journey to
 Orient
WATERVILLE

Despite the inclement weather of yesterday afternoon there was a good attendance at the regular monthly meeting of the Waterville Parent Teachers Association which took place at the gymnasium of Sprague grammar school. Mrs. Louis C. Willard, president, was in charge of the meeting and Mrs. Mulford B. Simonson headed the reception committee. A number of new members were present and Mrs. c. Arthur Dubois, chairlady of the membership committee, re- ported very satisfactory member ship increase for the current month.
 Reports were made on the meet ing of the New Haven county or ganization which was held last month in Cheshire. Plans were made for a bazaar and bridge to be held later in the month. Mrs. Alfred Emmons, chairlady of the program committee, announced preliminary plans for two social events to be staged before the end of the year.
 After the business session the members embarked upon globe trotting cruise, first under the di- rection og Mrs. Jennie G. Phillips principal of Sprague grammar school, who conducted the party to Japan, describing her trip of a few years ago to that interesting Oriental country. She was fol- lowed by Miss Ada George of the SpPague faculty who carried her listeners through Europe as she re- counted her impression and exper- fences on a recent tour abroad.
 Legion Meeting
 The November business meting of Casper s. Davis Post, No. 136, American Legion, took place last night at St. Michaeps parish hall. with a good attendance of mem berB. Reports were made on the Charter and Public Installation Night which took place last week. Plans for further increasing the membership of the post were dis cussed. The post voted to invite other Waterville organizations to coperate with it in sponsoring ar activity which will raise funds for caring for relief activities in the community at Christmas time. It was suggested that each group send a committee of three to att tend a meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. J. G. Phillips at 303 Dwight St., on the evening of Tues day. November goth, at 7.S0 o'clock.
 The entertainment committee is r- -a--4 II next meeting of the post which will take place Q. St. Michaels parish hall on the evening of Tuesday, November 27th. Plans were also discussed for a post Christmas party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
LOUISIANA HOUSE
 WILL YES HUEY
House to Pass His Laws To-day, Senate To- morrow Night

Baton Rouge, La, Nov. 14.-- UP).-The Louisiana house today will pass Huey P. Longs "pool mems laws" which, incidently strengthens the Kingfsh's dictator ship over Louisiana state and municipal governments. The sen- ate 'will enact them into law to- morrow night.
 the A measures through second so obviously in control that the opposing word. The session lasted but one hour.
 The laws include: A two year moratorium on all debts; immediate halt to seizures and foreclosures for debt.
 State control of municipal police and fire departments and of the sewerage and water board and the courthouse commission of New Dr. leans.
 Appointme by Governor o. K. Allen to fill all vacant offices in wards, mun1clpallt1eS ana parishes.
 Authorization for the state to regulate city tax assessments.
 Formation of a state bar cor poration that will take voer au- thority now exercised by the Louisiana State Bar association over lawyers, to ze administered by elected commissioners.
 Abolition of all elections until 1886.
 All but the first and last meas. ures were designed to further weaken the Tod regulars, rival dem- ocratic machine to the Long ma chine, now in cointrol of New Or leans municipal government. The last one makes certain Longs ab- solute power will not be subjected to test at the polls until the 1936 presidential election when Long hopes to be presidential candidate himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
HOTELS REMOVE
 LOBBY FURNITURE
Violence Feared as Strike of Elevator Operators
 Looms

New York, Nov 14-CUP)-Ho- tels stripped Hobbies of fragile fur
 niture and heavy guards were placed around office buildings to-
 day as wide spread strike of ele- vator operators that would para lyze the vertical transportation system of hundreds of Manhat- tan's skyscrapers, appeared lmm;- nent. Ben Golden, chief examiner of the regional labor board, met a. gain with leaders of the building Service Employees Internationa
 Union and representatives of build 1 fig owners in a final effort to avert a city-w walkout tomorrow
 They coferred until late last night with both labor and owners refus- | ing a compromise. James J. Bambrick, head of Union Local 32-8, threatened to call out 10000 operators and to have 10000 more desert their cages
 by Saturday. The tie-up. he said
 would begin in the garment dis-
 trict, and spread quickly 10 the
 dowtown financial district, the mid
 town hotel districts, and to apart
 ment houses throughout Manhat-
 ta. Later, he said, the ueup Woulo
 be made city-wide.
 Observers believed bamorlcK
 threats exaggerated, but there
 could be no mistake aout the pIe- cautionary measures taken by building owners. Scores ot new guards appeared in the financial and garment districts, as dld neaVv details of police. Preparations for siege were noted in dozens or no, tel Hobbies where employees carteo into store room light furniture ana portable fixtures that would pe broken or might be used as missiles 1, in any fight.
 Al Carlson, 54, was rescued by police from his office in the Grand Central Terminal building. The ground floor corridor in which are elevators to the office was jammed with 8 group of 200 men yelling for Carlson's life. They said they had been hired Sunday as guards and strike breakers for the eleva- tor strike and had been kept wait ing without work or pay. Carlson was charged with operating an enn' ployment agency without license An elevator strike even approach. ing the complete tie-up threatened blythe union, would paralyze bus mess in the nations largest city and mak existence difficult for thousands.
 An elevator strike last week in the garment district tied up dozens Of buildings and partly paralyzed business in that concentrated in dustrial center. This strike was
 compromised temporarily, but the dispute is the nucleus of the now threatening greater tie-up.
 The union demands the closed shop. shorter hours, and pay in- creaSeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
FOUR ACES MAY
 DEBAND TEAM

New York, Nov. 14-(UP)-The Four Aces, contract bridge team that has won five victories in seven major events, considered disband- ing today to give someone else a chance"
 The Four Aces swept the board ] in their latest competition and captured the Vanderbilt Cup tor 1934 by 7,760 points. The defeated team was composed of H. Huber Boscowitz, Charles Lochbridge. of New York; Charles A. Goren. Phil adelphia, and John Rau. Deal, N. J.
 Oswald Jacoby, spokesman for The Four Aces, modestly paid a tribute to his colleagues. Howard Schenkcn. Michal T. Gottlieh. Da- vid Burnstine and Richard l. Frey.
 "Schenken and Gottlieb." Jacoby said, ''are the best pair in bridge today. Burnstine and l are next best. We will not compete as a team in the American Bridge League tournament in December, but we may enter the pair play"
 The Four Aces competed first in Asbury Park. N. J., in 1883. The team plays it's own system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
WALLACE TO SPEAK IN STATE TUESDAY

Hartford, Conn, Nov -UP)-- Secretary of Agriculture Henry A.. Wallace will deliver his first speech in New England Tuesday at the convention of the National Grange
 The convention, officially opened today with the keynote address of National Master Louis J. Taber will initiate a class of 15.000 in the seventh degree Friday, requiring fifteen hours for the ceremony. It will be the largest mass initiation m the history of the organization.
 Officers and delegates from al- most every state in the union as- sembled at Foot Guard hall where they were greeted by State Master Frank H. Peet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
MRS ROOSEVELT
 TOTAKE DEGREE

Hartford, Conn, Nov 14-(UP)--- Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt. wife of the president, may be among the 15,00O candidates to receive the seventh degree at the annual con vention of the National Grange Friday. it was learned today.
 Both the president and Mrs Roosevelt are members of the Ma tional Grange. Mir Roosevelt re- ceived the seventh degree al Rochester last year. Mrs Roosevelt. who has received six degrees. was said to have notified national off cers she would attend the initia ton ceremonies Friday if 1t were possible for her to get to Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
MACARTHUR STILL
 CHIEF OF STAFF

Washington, November IA - (UP) General Douglas Mac Arthur. whose term of office as chief of staff of the army expires November 20. will be held on tenn porarily. at least. President Roose- welt indicated today.
 The president said he would do nothing about naming MacArthuI's s successor or appointing him 10 continue in office until after the Warm Springs trip which ends December 5.
 Meantime, he indicated Mac Arthur would continue until a suc- cessor was named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
POSTAL RESERVES
 ASKED TO REPORT

Postmaster James T. Kelley has sent out notices to all eligible men and women on the post office re- serve list. asking that they inform him whether or not they are avail able for work during the Christ mas holidays. More than 100 extra workeSs will be given jobs at the post office during the holidays. nearly all of them being those on the regular lists
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
'KIWANIANS HOST
 TO DIST LEADER

District Governor Weiss Inman was guest of honor and principal speaker a the inter-club meeting Of Kiwanis held today at The Elton. The session was attended by dele gates from Bridgeport. Darien, Manchester, Meriden, New Haven. Norwalk, Shelton, Stamford and Winstcd.
 Other speakers included Past Governor John Tracy of Winsted; and Past Governor Ernest Mc- Gregor of New Haysn; and Lieu tenant Governor Richard Fitch or Shelton. The next inter-club meet ing will he held at shelton, Decem- Der 6. 1t was announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
RELATIVES MAY GET
 KAMINSKI'S MONEY

Springfield. Mass, November IA = (UP) - More than $500 found on Alexander Kaminski of New Britain. Conn. when the doomed slayer was recaptured at Albany. N. Y., Saturday. will go to relatives if he dies in the electric chair, au- thorities said today.
 They pointed out that there was no way to establish that the money was not the property of the pris- oner.
 Kaminski. who escaped from Hampden county jail here SepteM- Der IT will be given a mandatory death sentence next month for the murder of a guard during . previous escape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
Reduction In School
 Rental Fees Sought
NOn-E Educational Organizations Submit Motion Which Is TabIed-WOOdtick Chapel Plans Entertainment
WOLCOTT

The school board held its reg ular monthly meeting last evening in the Woodtick school. All mem bers of the board were present. A
 motion was passed granting Boy Scout troop, No 17 of Wolcott per mission to use the basement of the Woodtick school for regular meeting place every Friday even ing. It was, also agreed to allow the Parent-Teachers association and any other strictly educationa organization to use the school buildings of the town for the means of raising funds by social or other affairs gratis. A discus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
FREEDOM ASKS HIGH
 PRICE FOR CARDS

St Louis. Nov 14.-(UP)-If Lew H. Wentz. multi-millionaire Ponca City, Okla, oil man. IS willing to hand over $1,250.0o0 in cash to Sam Breadon, president of the St Louis Cardinals, control of the 1924 world championsfsp sp baseball team will change hands, 1t was reported to-day.
 That is the price that Breadon, club proxy since 1920, is holdins out for to part with, his National league team and it's far-famed farming system, and 1t is reported that Wentz is willing to pay It.
 Wentz is here to consummate the deal. 4 rt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
METHODIST WOMEN
 TO CONVENE HERE

The Western Connecticut asso. citation of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Method, sis Episcopal church. New York East conference, will hold its an- nual meeting at the First church here tomorrow morning at 10 o. clock.
 Among the prominent speakers on the program will be Mrs Anna Linsfieid. national secretary of the ,4V.oman.s Home Missionary so- ciefy: pr Bertha Alice Chase of India: pr J. A. Burton, newly ap, pointed medical missionary to In- 5dia: and Miss Ruth Manchester of Japan. Women of all Methodist churches from all parts of the state will attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
BAY PATH HONORS
 CITY GRADUATES

Two former Crosby students have been given places on the honor roll for the 1934-35 term at Baypath Institute, according to word received at the high school to-day. They are Florence D. Reiner, Crosby '33; and William Osowski. Crosby '34. Both are awarded second honors. In order to receive mention for this group, all grades must be above 80 per cent and one-third of the grades must be above 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14


 In 1928 he was defeated for governor by Frank G.. Allen, re- publican, in close race.
 COnnors Is Broken.
 Connors, also a democrat, is a 29-year-old Boston broker. asso- ciated with the Boston firm of Jackson & Curtis. He was educat- ed in the public schools of Marl- boro and at the Bryant and Strat- ton Commercial School of Boston. At one time he owned the Syra- cuse club of the New York State Baseball league. He is married but has no children.
 Ensign, republican, is fellow townsman of Governor Ely. For many years he was engaged in the lumber and box business and in the valve business. He was born in Westfield and educated in the pub lie schools of that city. He was q selectman in the days when West field was a town. He was former ly for 13 years county commis- sioner of Hampden county. He has a wife and three children. He will be 62 years old December 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
FIGHTING HORSES
 KILLED GIRL

Boise, Idaho = (UP) = Helen Louise Beck, eleven, of the May field farming district, always rode the family horse to school. Re- gently, during lunch hour she mo- ticed her faithful stecd fighting with another horse. Helen Louise stepped between the kicking anl- mals to attempt to qiuet them. A hoof struck her. She died two hours later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
BY ELMER 0. WALzER Limited Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Nov 14-(UP)- Prices rallied on the stock ex- change late today WI en selling subsided in the utility issues which had been depressed to new lows in the average since 1922. Trading was somewhat quieter than recent sessions.
 National Distillers rose a point to 24eon talk of sharply increased earnings. It took other wet stocks up. Tobaccos met good demand on talk of higher regular dividends or extras.
 Shipbuilding issues were given
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
Club Activities

Mrs John M. Lynch is chairman of Thanksgiving party being planned by Ladies' auxiliary, No. 5, of the Ancient Order of Hiber- nians. Plans for the affair were discussed last night at a meeting in Hibernian hall. The party will the auxiliary.
 Plans for a turkey supper were made at meeting of the commit tee in charge at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House last night. The supper will be served tomor- row night. Entertainment will be supplied by the Harmony quar- tet composed of James McDanil, Frank Fogg, Edward Craig and Harvey Eyre. R. F. Shinn presided at the meeting which heard reports from other activities. R. E. Garner reported on recreation and F. R. Kellogg.
 New officers of the Daughters of Scotia, recently elected, were in stalled last night at ceremony in Foresters' hall. More than 25O members and friends attended and Mrs Dorothy Caswell of New Ha- ven officiated. Vocal selections were offered by Mrs Sarah Atchi- son, James Gardner. Robert Currie with recitations.
 The officers installed include: Chief daughter, Mrs Elizabeth Boyd; sub-chief daughter, Mrs Mary McAvoy; past chief daugh- ter, Mrs Alice Nutbrown; chap lain, Mrs Elizabeth Macintosh; secretary, Mrs Mary Wilkie; finan- cial secretary, Mrs Adella Turner, treasurer, Mrs Jessie Galbraith; conductor, Mrs Bessie White; as- sistant conductor, Mrs Joan Hun- ter; inside guard, Mrs Mary Carew; outside guard, Mrs Agnes Porter; pianist, Mrs Mary Raeburn; trus- tee, Mrs Elizabeth Hallinan.
 The Spartan Club of the Y. M. c. A. will hold it's annual frolac and dance Saturday night in the Red Triangle gymnasium. The committee in charge includes; Frank Murphy. Dick LeRoy, Ed McElligott. John Began and Hugn Gallagher. Harry Armand Will furnish the music.
 New bylaws will be adopted and a district deputy will be choser November 27th at a meeting o1 Comstock o d ge Knights oi Pythias, in Pythian hall. One dele gate from each of the Pythiar lodges in this district will attend the session and participate in the selection of the deputy. Last nighl the bylaws were read. F. B Goodall presided at the session. Members of Elizabeth Di Sil- vestro lodge, Sons of Italy. las'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
AFM0US DIVER
 DIES OF SHOCK

Chelsea. Mass. Nov 14-CUP)- Frederick Wallace, 63, of Maiden. famous deep-sea diver who was in- strumental in solving the Susan Geary murder mystery in 1905, died of a shock at Chelsea Naval hos pital last night.
 At the bedside were his wife and nine children. including Fred J. Wallace of Somerville, as fa- nous diver as his father, and Ralph, also a diver.
 A veteran of both the British and American navies. Wallace, a native of London, Eng. had been diver for nearly 45 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

<f5eorKe B. stanton, 62 Bunker <f!& avenue, Ellen Gwesdoiyn
 p,redtrick gteinmnil, RED No. 5; k74trs Anne Athins, 445 Water
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14

MT and Mrs Alfred Goodson have returned from a weeks visit with MT Goodson's parents, MT and Mrs Maurice Goodson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14

Mrs John B. Wakelee attended a card party at the home of Mrs George Walters of Fairlawn ave- nue, Waterbury, recently.