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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
DEMOCRATS OF
 WATERBURY AT
 THE GATHERING
Members of the State Cen=
 tral Committee Were at Hotel Taft

Local members of the democratic state central committee were in session with that body early this afternoon at the Hotel Taft in New Haven. The session, as it opened shortly after 1 o'clock, promised to be one of the most turbulent ones held in over two years with the "old guard" ready to test its strength against the new guard, the former claiming, officially, a majority among the members of the committee.
 Selection of the fall convention city, the "keynoter" of the conven- tion, the establishment of a speak CTS bureau and the setting up uf a publicity department promised d to make up the various important matters up for consideration.
 The "old guard" was prepared to test it's strength this afternoon on the question of where the con vention will be held. The "new guard" members of the committee favored New London while the op- posite faction preferred New Haven.
 Town Chairman John H. Crary left the city today for the state central committee meeting reiterat- ing his choice as being that of New Haven as the convention city The other local members of the central committee are also under stood to be in favor of New Haven They include Town Clark Dora A Egan, Mrs Gertrude Guilfoile Cor den and Senator Joseph H. Lawlcr representing the local 18th and 18th senatorial districts.
 That the selection of the person to deliver the keynote" address would be placed in the hands of special committee was the belief early this afternoon. Ordinarily the selection of the "keynoter" and the convention city is left with the state. chairman, but this year the committee as a whole. because of the bitter feeling between the two factions, will seek this afternoon to have a hand in the matter.
 The setting up of the speakers bureau and the publicity depart ment will also be a matter of dis cussion, it Is expected. No con troversy is expected on the ques- ton of the makeup of the pre-con- vention platform committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
POLITICAL LIFE
 OF EUROPE BEST
 IN MANY MONTHS
Diplomats of Great Britain and France Had Get
 Together Session
By FREDERICK KUH

Copyright 1884, by United Press
 London, July 11.-(UP)-Eu- ropes political situation was be- lieved to be the best in many months, if not in years, today after conference between French and British diplomatists.
 Most reliable information here and sin Paris indicated that as the result of conversations between the French, led by Foreign Minister Louis Barthou, and British headed by Sir John Simon secretary of state for foreign affairs, Germany would be asked to rejoin the league of nations and France, with Bri- tain's approval, would try to work out security treaties covering east ern Europe and the Mediterranean.
 The eastern European treaty, Moscow as we'll as other informa- tion disclosed, would lead to an im- mediate application by Russia to join the league-a move second only in importance to an American application.
 Barthou was back in Paris to- day, reporting to his government. He left here Minister of Marine Francois Pietri, who planned to see Norman H. Davis, chief of the American naval delegation and talk over plans for the 1885 con- ference-principally the roles to be played by France and Italy and the possibility that Germany might be included in it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
NORMA MILLEN'S
 PARENTS ANGRY
They Had Quarrel at the Home of Rev Norman
 Brighton Yesterday

Natick, Mass, July 11.-(UP).- The divorced parents of Norma Brighton Millen. convicvted mur- der-accessory, wer UT h r estranged today after a bitter yer bal battle at the home of the Rev Norman F. Brighton.
 Mrs Margfiaret Brighton came here yesterday to arrange a meet. ing with her other daughter, Thel- ma Brighton Martin, who returned Sunday after being missing from home nearly six years.
 She charged her former hus- band with coming between her and her daughter, and upbraided him. Mrs Muriel Brighton, second wife of the clergyman, urged him to call police to eject Norma's mother. Mrs Brighton left voluntarily shortly afterward.
 Earlier. she and Thelma had an affectionate reunion in a Dedham store, where both were buying gifts to take to Norma in her cell
 Reports of rift between Norma and her mother were refuted by Mrs Brighton'S visit to the jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
JUDGMENTS OF FORECLOSURE AT.
 CLOSE OF YEAR
Nearly Two Millions of Dollars in Superior
 and Common Pleas

Foreclosure judgments totaling $1,791, ,9S4.04 were entered in the superior and common pleas courts during the court year from Sep tember to June according to figures obtained today at the office of Clerk George H. Freeman of su- perior court and William M. Gil- lette of the common pleas court. The report shows ITO foreclosures were entered in superior court with 97 in the common pleas court.
 The bulk of the judgments were entered during the period from spring to the last short calendar might be the fact that the intro- duction of the Home Owners Loan Corp, into the foreclosure picture held off a number of judgments until just before court closed. Many of the judgments entered have extended law days so that adjustments may be made through l the acceptances by the mortgages of the Home Loan bonds. The report shows that over 75 per cent of the foreclosures were in favor of banks.
 The largest judgment was en- tered in the common pleas court in the amount of 35,406.25. The largest in superior court was $4S,- 61S.0S.
 The superior court showed total judgments of $1,279,392.12 and common pleas court, $512,591.92. There were 40 judgments in the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Final Nezgs Flashes
KID ACTRESS GETS 5000

Hollywood, July 11-CUP) P)-From $15O to $1,OO0 week was the salary gap bridged by lit tie Shirley Temple in less than a month, it was reported today The six year old actress was said to have been awarded new contract at the higher figure by Fox to discourage her from ac- cepting stage offer. Less than month ago, Shirley had the courts approve a contract by which she was to have received $50 week. Shirley now ranks with Jackie Cooper as one of the two highest salaried youngsters in Holly wood. Jackie has received 1000 week since he hit stardom
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
LADIES DEMAND
 THEIR LIQUOR

White Plains, N. Y., July H. tPU) )-Westchester county center was threatened today with a pick ct line of thirsty young ladies un- less it provides dancers "the full benefits of repeal
 Miss M. Louise Gross of Harri- son, county women's leader in the fight against prohibition. told county supervisors in strong terms that repeai benefits for which the people voted can not be derived from "the froth and bubble of beer and light wines"
 She threatened to surround the center here with militant if at- tractive picketers demanding sale on the premises of whiskey, gin and other hard liquors at dances and entertainments in addition to the present mild fare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
ARTHUR MEYER OF WATERBURY
 GIVEN $25 FINE
Jail Term and Costs Were Suspended-Was Tried
 in Borough Court

Naugatuck, July Il - Arthur Meyer of 1470 Baldwin street, Wat erbury was fined $5 and costs and given six months jail sentence in borough court today, with the jail sentence and cost payment being suspended until December 31 pending good behavior of the man. who has been employed at the Full ton market company on Church street. MT Meyer pleaded guilty to embezzlement of $340 of the com pany's funds.
 Prosecuting Attorney Martin Caine had recommended sus- pended jail sentence and $25 fine. saying complete restitution of the money had been made, implying it was by the brother-in-law of Mey-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
BALLOON COULD
 NOT TAKE TEST

Rapid City, S. D.. July 11-(UP} - The weather man again today withheld his approving signal for start of the balloon "explorer" on it's flight into the stratosphere.
 V. E. Jaki, meteorologist sta toned at the Strathocamp eleven miles from Rapid City, announced reports reaching him still failed to indicate approach of favorable weather conditions for the take-off
 It was indicated the ascension would not take place before Friday morning.
 Major William A. Kepner, pilot, and Captain Stevens, scientific observer, fretted at the delay. They had hoped to get away yesterday morning, but shift in weather conditions blocked their plans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
EPIDEMIC IN THE
 STRIKE FIELD
National Labor Board Has Its Work Cut Out
 for It
By HARRISON SALISBURY IUnited Press Staff COrrcSpOndent)

(Onlteu frcSS StdII SOrTcSEOhuCht) Washington, July 11-(UP)- The national labor relations board faced the necessity of quick and effective action to-day if a na- tional strike epidemic was to be checked.
 With regional labor mediators ordered here to confer regarding the situation, reports of fresh trou- ble in widely scattered industries and regions poured in.
 The board, seeking to preserve or restore peace on a score of fronts, called the heads of the 20 regional labor boards here to study possible remedies over the week. end. Members of the new government agency headed by Lloyd Garrison, young Wisconsin law, dean, and Secretary of Labor Perkins were working rapidly to develop plans and technique. to prevent new out breaks of industrial violence.
 Serious Danger Spots
 The most immediate danger spots appeared to be the Pacific coast and Minneapolis, where gen.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
LETTER CARRIER
 WAS MURDERER
Shoots Daughter and Her Husband = He Then
 Took Own Life

Boston, July 11.-(UP).-Brood- ing over the death of his wife, a veteran letter-carrier apparently became suddenly insane early to- day, shot and killed his daughter and her jobless husband as they slept, perhaps mortally wounded his infant granddaughter, and then committed suicide with the same gun.
 The dead: John I. Gidney, 55; Ernest Borgeson, 20; Mrs Margaret Borgeson, 19.
 At City hospital, Dr Donald Nun TO, famous Boston brain specialist who last year saved the life of Irving (Ace) Bailey, injured To- ronto hockey star, prepared to per form an emergency operation on the only survivor of the tragedy Estella Borgeson, six weeks old.
 Her name was on the danger list and little hope was held that she would recover from a bullet in the head.
 The shootings occurred at a. m. Neighbors mistook the shots, fired in swift succession, for the backfiring of an automobile. It was not until seven hours later, when a neighbor visited the home, occupied jointly by Gidney and the Borgesons, at 594 River street, Mat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
McLARNIN AND ROSS AGAIN

New York, July 1l-(UP)-A return match for the weterweight championship between Barney Ross the title-holder, and Jimmy McLar- min, of Vancouver, today was sanctioned for September 6 by the New York state athletic commission. The match will be for 15-rounds and will be sponsored by the New York Christ mas Fund at either the Madison Square Bowl where Ross defeated McLarnin, or at New York baseball park. The match was sanctioned after it was stipulated that Ross defend his light weight championship against Tony Canzoneri within 60 days of the McLarnin battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Jean Bauer Goes Into .Semi-Finals At Golf
Providence Player Had an Easy Victory Over Flor ence Gladwin of Westfed- Connecticut Chanl=
 piOn, Mrs Brainard, Was Defeated

Eastern Point, Conn.,, July H. (UP)-Miss Jean Bauer, Provi- dence, R. l., went into the semi finals of the 18th annual Women's S invitation golf tournament today with an easy 5 and victory over Miss Florence Gladwin, Westfield, Mass.
 Miss Gladwin was hopelessly outclassed from the start. Her drives lacked power and were er- ratio, landing her frequently in the rough and in traps Her recoveries were weak and only on a few holes did she putt steadily. -a
 Miss Bauer. on the other hand, did not extend, herself and played close to par throughout. After two arduous days she apparently was saving herself for more strenuous competition in the semi-finals and final matches to be played tomor- row and Friday. She led Miss Gladwin up at the turn.
 Miss Bauer was out in Al as compared with Miss Gladwin's 45. The latter took the roth when Miss Bauer fumbled an approach and the 14th on a similar fault. They were the only holes on which the Providence girl showed weakness.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
SPEEDING AUTOS
 KILL ONE MAN

Burlington, Mass. July 11-(Us 1.-Two automobiles, both speed- ing, according to police, crashed head-on here early today, killing one man and perhaps fatally in turing two others, including this towns superintendent of streets. Harold E. Atkins, 35, of Whining ton. succumbed to injuries at, Choate Memorial hospital, Wo-t burn, several hours later. On thes danger list there were the names of Thomas Murray, 2S, street su- perintendent, and Robert Spencer. 31, of Wilmington.
 Motorists first on the scene stood. by, leaving the victims in the street, because i've didn't want tos get blood on our cars" Atkins skull. and body were crushed Murray suffered two fractured legs, five broken ribs, and brain concussion. Spencer had skulls fracture, two broken ribs, and in-s ternal injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
CROW VANISHED
 LIKE PHANTOM
 BEFORE POSSES
Fugitive Pursued By the
 Greatest Force Since the Hunt Began

Phantom, elusive, will-of- the wisp John Crow still avoids capture by state police and civilian posse that seeks him for two mur- ders committed June 24th in Wol- colt, the slayer last night and to- day eluding the largest force that has sought him since the slayings. Convinced that Crow is in the gem eral vicinity of the spot where State Trooper Patrick O'Toole saw him yesterday and fired six futile shots, state police planned this afternoon to stretch again a hu- man cordon about that part of the forest.
 Discovery of a khaki shirt that had not been there yesterday in the rear of the shack this morn ing gave police the opinion that the brutal murderer is still at large in the Wolcott woods and that he was daring enough to ap- proach the shack again last night.
 Shack Torn Apart
 Crows shack was torn apart, al- most inch by inch, this morning under the direction of Lieut. Will liam Schatzman but it gave no in- dication of any underground home with an entrance from that point. The area about the hovel was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
SIDELIGHTS OF
 MANHUNT VERY l INTERESTING
Events That Took Place as Trailers Searched
 Here and There

Several troopers had rather eerie night of it, being assigned to posts in the midst of the woods un- til early this morning. They had to settle themselves down in the dense and wet undergrowth to keep a lookout for the fugitive killer Even in the daytime the woods are dark and unpleasant but at night they are many times more so.
 Like the mailmen who go walk ing on holidays and the sailors who go rowing, several Waterbury policemen came to Wolcott early this morning to keep in touch with the proceedings. Getting off duty at $40, they immediately set out for Wolcott. h the group were Captain Frank Cutting, and Patrolmen Jack Winston, Jack Moynihan and Al Dereskevice.
 It seems hard to believe it now that the day is warm and sunny. but this morning, at about 3:30, it was found necessary to build a wood fire across from the Yuskis home for the troopers on duty and newspapermen to keep warm. The air was chilly and damp, and a low fog overhung the whole Wolcott territory.
 One of the state police casualties in the manhunt has and is being suffered by Lieut.. William Schatz- man, who is in charge of the search for John Crow. This morn ing the lieutenant discovered that his hands have become badly swol- len and infiamed, believed to be the result of sumac or poison ivy poisoning.
 Sergt Gene Lenzi of the Beacon Fall state police barracks rejoined the manhunters this morning. He had been working on other cases during the past week but was call ed to Wolcott today to assist Lieut. Schatzman in directing the posses
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
CROONER HATER IN JAIL

Jersey City, N. J., July 11.-(UP)-Angelo Fabbroio who travelled from Baltimore to "avenge the humorous mention of the name Angelo" by crooner over local radio station, pleaded not guilty today to charges of assault and battery. Unable to provide bail of $3,000 Angelo was placed in the Hudson county jail to await action by the grand jury. Fabbroio forced his way into the radio station struck William Morris an attendant, and attacked Harold Nc Namara a crOOner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
OVER 100 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN
 ILLINOIS STORM
Property Loss Will Run Over MilliOn-TornadO,
 HailStOrm Combined
BY GEORGE E. SCHUPPE United Press Staff Correspondcntl

(Un1ted Press Staff COrrespOndcnt)
 Jacksonville, H., July H. (UP)-More than 100 persons were injured and property toll of ap- proximately $1,000,000 wrecked in four counties to-day by a tornado, hailstorm and cloudpurst.
 City authorities estimated 5000 persons were homeless in Jack sonville, their houses leveled, un- roofed or shifted from founda- tions by the roaring whirlwind.
 Physicians and nurses from nearby towns treated 70 persons in an emergency ward established in the state hospital for the insane, where $500 patients screamed or paced excitedly in their quarters. Streets were impossible, with fallen trees and wrecked buildings piled to height of many feet in the business district. Water swirled 10 to 20 inches deep over sidewalks and roads. Volunteer rescuers searched wrecked build- ings in darkness broken only by candles and oil lanterns.
 Telephone service was disrupted over Brown. Morgan, Cass \ and Mason counties, making accurate estimates of the damage and the (Continued on Page 9.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
GROWN PRINCE SEES MOTHER

Venice, Italy, July 11,-(UP)-CroWn Prince Michael of Rumania arrived today for a visit to his mother, Princess Helene of Rumania Michael was welcomed at the station of Princess Irene of Greece, who is his aunt, and by his mother Helene, embracing her son, kissed him repeatedly and exclaimed, "How is sly hand some boy?" "You are prettier than ever, mother" Michael replied. The party motored to Cortina Dampezzoi in the Dolomites for a holi- day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
KURT SCHMITT
 BEGINS TO ACT

Berlin, July 11.-(UP)-Kurt Schmitt, minister of economics, exercising the dictatorial powers given him under the law of July
 3 to-day summarily removed Philip Kessler., director of German industry under Schmitt's coordina- ton plan. Kessler was tempor- arily replaced by Count Won Der Goltz.
 Kessler had differed with Schmitt over his policy on the inn port of raw materials since his ap- pointment last March IS. Today's action gives Schmitt clear field on imports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
STAYS IN JAIL

North Grosvenordale, Conn.,, July Il = (UP) = Unless Napo- leon A. Ferland, manager of the Manchester, N. H. Human Welfare league can raise $2,000 bond, he will remain in Jail until criminal superior court opens in September. Ferland. pleading his own defense, was bound over late yesterday on a charge of failing to register trade name and distributing misleading ,advertisings -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
DOLLEUSS WILL <
 BE IN CONTROL
Australian Cabinet Re- signed and Chancellor
 Gets Great Powers
By ROBERT H. BEST

United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 Vienna, July 11-(UP)-Presi- dent Wilhelm Miklas today ap- proved a reorganized cabinet, former by. Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss. It was the first move in campaign of stern suppression of Nazis who have terrified the coun- try with bombings.
 Dollfuss retains the chancellor. ship and vests in himself personal authority as commander-in-ch chief of all armed forces. military and police. d.
 Humiliation of terrorists is said to be his immediate aim. It was reported he would soon offer i'm munity to anyone who surfendefs explosives after a certain date. and would prescribe the death penalty for anyone possessing ex- plosives afterward.
 It is expected the campaign witt get into full swing July 15, when certain new phases of the Fascist constitution become effective.
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It was also suggested late this afternoon that portions of the en- tire area about the shack be blast ed, in the hope that traces of a tunnel or a hideaway might be found. If done, the blasting will be performed before. nightfall.
 Forest Area Patrolled
 Lieut. SchatZman this afternoon concentrated his entire force, with few exceptions, in the forest area in the rear of and surround ing the Crow shack. Rumors persisted all day long that the fugitive slayer is still within shor distance of the shack, en sconced in safe hiding place.
 Up to o'clock this afternoon, the thorough search of a quarter mile-square section behind the shack failed to add anything new to developments in the sensational manhunt, which has brought every
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

Tokio, July II - (UP) - Hun dreds of persons were reported drowned today as torrential rains drenched Japan, Korea and north- ern Manchuria. One hundred and fifty persons were missing in floods near Kanazawa, on the north coast of Japan. Rivers broke banks and sent raging torrents down dry beds, trapping villagers and destroying houses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Markets At Q Glance

Stocks rise fractions to a point; alcohols weak
 against trend. Bonds irregularly higher; U. s. government issues
 firm. Curb stocks steady at moderate gains. Chicago stocks quiet and steady. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange steady. Wheat up cent limit; corn up limit of cents;
 oats higher. Cotton advances $1 bale Rubber up to 10 points. Silver futures advance 16 to 20 points. Bar silver up % at 46K cents an ounce. Copper 3 cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

taken on the scene of the state convention, the choice for key noter" or the names of those to go on the temporary platform com mittee up to 3:45 o'clock this af- ternoon.
 Governor Wilbur L. Cross and Congressman Francis T. Maloney, the latter of Meriden, were the principal speakers up to 3:S0 O. clock this afternoon. The Meri- den national legislator made a se were attack on the republicans of the state and nation.
 Congressman Maloney declared that the republicans, one and all. are in the wilderness. They were in the wilderness, he declared. dur ing the four-year regime of for mer President Herbert Hoover and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
MayProue Theory That. UndergroundC Caue Was Concealed Whereabouts
State Posses May Also Do Some Blasting Over Entire Area to Disclose Any Evidences of FiideoM;
 No New Features Late To-day

proposal to blow up the Wolcott shack where John Crow missing murderer made his home and which he and fired at yesterday afternoon, being sidered late this afternoon by Lieutenant William Schatz In this way is e it be definitely determined whether or not the escaped killer who has been sought by state police for than two weeks has under ground home in that vicinity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

Berlin, July II =. (UP) - The cry cIS.s si atisr gsa,o will nsreaficr s ic lSiiahua it Uas announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
No Keynoter For Democrats Up To
 Very Late Hour
Choice Seems to Be for Senator Lonergan- Speeches Occupied Most of the Session-No Vote
 Taken Up to Press Hour

With of the longest sessions of the democratic central committee anticipated the body which directs the affairs of the state organization in Connecticut was session this afternoon in New Haven and 33O o'clock despite vote not yet taken it strongly believed that United States Senator Augustine Lonergan would be the choice for the position of temporary chairman and ey noter of the coming fall convention No vote had been