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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
Acting Postmaster Kelley Still I Lead
Has Better Than an Even Chance to Get Permanent Appointment, Even Though Politics Have Been
 Injected Into the Present Dispute

Despite reports to the contrary, Acting Postmaster James T. Kelley Is still the favorite for the appoint ment as permanent postmaster for Waterbury, e post which has been vacant for almost two years. If pol ittcs does not enter in the appoint ment, MT Kelley is practically assured of the appointment, while even if political pressure is used against the acting postmaster on behalf of Charles Babin, the other candidate, survey today indicated that Mr Kelley still has better than an even chance of landing the ap. .pointment. Tho Democrat learned today that a conference. scheduled to be held at Washington last week between Postmaster General James A. Farley and local and state democratic leaders. failed to |go through when the local party leaders failed to go to Washington before Mir Farley left on q trip tc Miami. The conference would have settfed z the postmnster. ship situation. 1t was definitely learned today, and MT Farley's re- action to the failure of Waterbury democrats to go to Washington In time for the conference is highly problematical. rl. }
 Point ln KelIey's Favor
 A point strongly in Acting Post master Kelley's favor is the fact that appointments to important postmasterships have been prom lsed by the Roosevelt administra- : ton on the basis of capability and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
HOME DESTROYED BY THE EXPLOSION
 OF LIQUOR STILL
Located at Walnut Street Extension = Mother
 Saves Her Children

Explosion of a 200-gallon still this morning at 2:30 o'clock caused 9 blaze which completely destroy ed the interior of the two-story stucco and wood home of MT and Mrs Antonio Magaraci at AIS Wal nut street extension. Aided by a netighbor, Thomas LaSelva, Mrs Magaraci rescued her four young children from the flaming smoke filled second story of the building just as the youngsters, ranging in age from three to nine years, were almost trapped inside.
 The police department vice squad, directed by Capt. Daniel Carson, this morning began a search for the operator of the still, Mrs Margaret claiming that she only knew him as "Joe" and that he had rented the basement of the home from her some time ago. She denied having any knowledge that a still was in the basement and was unable to give any inkling of, gt.Joe's" whereabouts. Her hus- band, Antonia, Is in Brooklyn, N 1T, she ssafti. Her -ifpsband and sift at one time owned the home, she tVA4 ROhASV NhA AiO ,OtAlSs0A5t Uat 1t Is now the property of John Bozzuto of 1160 Bank street.
 Fire Marshal Probes
 Fire Marshal Den Lahey, who this morning began a searching probe into the blaze, estimated damage to the building at about $3,000. while the still. valued at several thousands more, was com pletely destroyed. Aided by two members of his staff, Privates Jerry Flynn and Eugene Legge, the fire marshal established the fact that the explosion resulted when alco- hol fumes from the still did not have sufficient outlet from the building. The still equipped with oil burner heating, was apparently in operation when 1t exploded.
 Saved Her Children
 Mrs Magaraci said that she was awakened by dense smoke and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
TORRINCTON MAN MUST ANSWER TO
 DISTRICT COURT
Angelo LamOnica Owned Still That Was Found
 in Garage

Angelo Lamonica. 45. of Tor rington was ordered held for the next term of the U. s. District court at New Haven when he ap- peared before U. s. Commissioner Harry Krasow this afternoon on charges of having in his posses sion an unregistered still. Bonds of $2.000 were posted by the acc cused for his release pending fur ther arraignment.
 Lamonica was arrested by Tor rington police after a 250-gallon capacity still was found in his gar- arge in the rear of his home. 97 Wall street, Torrington, January 24th.
 A fire which partially destroyed the garage led to the discovery of the still. A quantity of finished al- cohol was confscated.
 This afternoon the hearing was held before Commissioner Krasow and probabl cause was found. The accused was represented by Attor- noy James F. Mcknight Of the firm. of Mascolo, Mcknight and ,Dauch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
4,52l PERSONS
 ARE ELIGIBLE TO
 OLD AGE PENSION
Tfat Is the Number in Waterbury Under New
 Security Plan /.
BY PAUL MAY a (UcmOgrssf COrregg1Ondent !

Washington, D. C., Fcb i1Efhe Uuz1ber of persons in Waterbury who would be eligible to apply for old age pensions under President Roosevelt's old-nge security plan as embodied in the Wagner-Le bill, was shown to-day in the light of q report on economic security by the National Resources Board. The estimated total number of such per sons in Waterbury is .4,521 on the basis of the Resources Boards computation that the size the older age groups has advanced twelve per cent since the census of 1880, due to an increasing tendency to- ward longevity throughout the country. Of this total. about one- third would qualify as to need or dependence, according to Repre- sentative David J. Lewis, democrat, Maryland, co-author of the old-age pension bill.
 Here are the figures for Water bury:
 Age groups as shown by the 193O census: 65 to 69 years, 1901; 70 to "A years, 1166; 75 years and over, 970; total over 65, by 1880 census, 4.037; twelve per cent ac- erection due to longevity trend. ASA; estimated total over 66, for the present year, 4.621.
 Undoubtedly Q considerable number of those eligible for old. age pensions on a strictly age ba- sis are adequately provided for by private incomes, 1t was pointed out. However, because 1t Is impossible to say at this time just what re- strictions may be written into the bill before 1t is passed, these are the figures being used in comput- ing costs of the bill, under the plan for splitting the pension burden be- tween the federal government and the states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
COMSTOCK FOUND
 DEAD IN GARAGE

Longmeadow, Mass, Feb Ii. (UP)-The body of Philip s. Com stock, 47, vice-president of the New England division of the Great At- lantic & Pacific Tea company and Der of Commerce, was found in the Der of Commerce. fas found in the garage of his Crescent-road home here early to-day.
 He was victim of, carbon mo- noxide poisoning: The body was lying between two automobiles, the motor of one of which was still running. Medical Examiner Charles J. Downey said his finding prob ably would be accidental death.
 The body was discovered by Miss Joan Kane, maid. when she re- turned to the Comstock home after attending @ theater. She and a friend, Miss Josephine Griffing. heard the motor running and went to notify Comstock. Not finding him in the house, they went to the garage. Comstock leaves a wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
SHOE STRIKE TO
 CLOSE FACTORY

Lynn, Mass. Feb 11-(UP)- About 1500 employees of the gold Seal Shoe Comuany factory here walked out today in sympathy with fellow union workers in Haverhill. Workers at the Bowdoin shoe plant in Haverhill left their benches last week when company officials announced the factory would be moved to New Hampshire as result of refusal by the United Shoe and Leather Workers Union O agree to a wage cut. The Gold Seal plant Is the largest shoe fact ory in Lynn.
 President John II. Goldberg said the walkout was investigated by outside forces and was q move to compel the Gold Seal Company to leave Lynn. He said the strike was not due to local labor differences
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
MISSING WOMAN
 MAY BE BURIED

Worcester, Mass, Feb 11-CUP) -One or more graves in North cemetery at oxford may be opened in an effort to explain the strange disa appearance of Miss Etta Riel, 20 year old State Teachers college student.
 This plan was 10 be discussed here today at conference between District Attorney owen A. Hoban of Worcester county and state and local police. Joseph l.. Ferrari. crack state detective, was expected to enter tho investigation today.
 Miss Riel, an unwed mother. was last seen in this city November 22 by Henry (Red) Sawin of Oxford. former Bates college student. The following day Sawin was to have appeared in court. accused of being the father of Miss RiePs daughter, now four months old.
 Police have worked on a theory that Miss Riel is dead, perhaps a victim of fobl play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
CARDINAL HAS
 GIVEN WARNING

Munich. Feb 11-CUP)-Threat of excommunication from the Ro- man Catholic church for anyone who proceeds against Catholic schools added further today to the difficulties Nazi authorities met in trying to Nazify the Evangelical church. Cardinal Faulhaber. arch bishop of Munich made the threat in a sermon yesterday in celebra- ton of the 18th anniversary to- morrow of the coronation of Pope Plus XI. Added significance at- tached to the cardinals sermon be- cause Monsignor Cesare Orsenigo. papel runcio. was here from Ber- lin for the service.
 Cardinal Faulhaber directed his sermon against the new "com- munal" school system, intended for Bavaria, in which Catholic and Protestant children would pray and sing church songs together and race and blood would play large part in instruction. "Who ever proceeds against the confessional schools will be accommodated" he said,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
BONUS
 MEASURE AHEAD

Washington, Feb 11-(UP)- House infation-bonus block lead. CTS claimed today that a poll shows 250 of 322 house democrats favor the Patman $2,015, 900 green back bonus bill.
 Rep Wright Patman, democrat. Texas, said the check of sentiment indicated definitely that his meas ure would be passed by the house, and the Vinson American Legion bill, which lacks the imitation flea. ture, defeated.
 Patman said that while the poll had not been completed 175 let. ters had been received from demo- cratic members revealing they fa- vor his plan for payoff of the ad- justed service certificates.
 "In addition ] have verbal as- surances from 75 others they will support my bill," Patman said. No attempt was made to poll republi- cans.
 Tho bonus issue will flare up into formidable dimensions late this week or next when the house ways and means committee hold hear ings. The bonus will be brought up in the house immediately after passage of the economic security bill, possibly late next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
KAMINSKI HAS
 GIVEN UP HOPE

Boston, Feb 11--(UP)-Alexan Il der Kaminski, who must die in the electric chair eight days hence for murdering a Springfield jail guard was resigned to his fate today.
 The 25 year old New Britain, Conn, convict had hoped that an appeal mailed by his mother. Mrs Rose Kaminski, might cause Gov ernor Curley to reopen the case. But the governor. who recently re. fused to commute the death sen. tence to life Imprisonment. has an- nounced sat the case Is closed so far as he is concerned.
 It appeared improbable today that anything further would be done in an effort to save the youths life.
 Thrice Sunday. Kaminski was visited in his death cell by the Rev Ralph w. Farrell. Catholic chap lain at state prison, who will lead him to the chair. Tn the morning the priest administered holy com. munion to him, and on each visit talked with him for half an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
KING CAROL IS
 TRYING AGAIN

Vienna, Feb Il = (UP)-- King Carl of Rumania is trying to effect a compromise in his effort to win back his divorced wife princess Helen of Greece, 1t was reported today.
 It was said that Carol offered, If Helen went back to him. to keep MMe. Mazda Lupescu, the red headed sweetheart for whom he once renounced his right to the throne, in the background.
 Helen. 1t was reported, was not particularly favorable to this idea and was expected to insist that if she returned Mime. Lupescu must leave Rumania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
LAWYER REILLY STARTED PLEA TO
 SAVE ACCUSED
Claimed Some Person in Lindbergh Home Guilty
 of the Crime
flemington ITeb t5sl'

FlemingtoIl d,, Teb x1l lj. l,w4si i,Alanz 2 ' Y Y . ! " him ,;ss dwafa {. ! keiif,ss yds Chit ( to-day In an tmpassiOnen plea 10 a jury to acqtift his client, Bruno Richard Hauptman,sof the Linds beYgh baby murder.
 Reilly's charge. was the first ser,- sational incident Of his sl1nfmatiof before the four women and eikfik men who are ted etermine whether to send Haptn1Ann to the electric chair, give him tiEe imprisonrneIit, or free him entirely of oompIicity in the crime.
 It was also his airst indication that he woulH carry through to It's conclusion tue defense theory that persons within the Lind dbergh home either carried out tIib 1xid- naping and murder or were pdfties to 1t, "A sy1 s,s ss nv
 Reilly recalled to the jury'ss minds the manyt puzzIing coii1cir dences of the kidnapiffg. He asked them "who knew the Lind berghff would be in HopeweIt on the n{gl1f of March l. 1932," and cast h h0I5G of insinuations against the sefv- ants in the household. including the child's nursemaid. Betty Cow and Butler. Oliver Whately. g
 The "Bdll of Brookiyn.' begins ming in . low-pitehed voice and continuing to his ,sthundering cli- maxes. called the 1ury'4 attention to the difference between this family of wealth and iufluences and that of thI poof Bronx cara penter."
 His first plea was that the de-1 fendant must not only be proven guilty beyond the peradventure pk a doubt. but that 1t was not neces- sary for him to prove his inno- cence. 'The state must prove him guilty" he declared.
 After the jury was polIed Bd-k ward J. Reilly stood .Nps affd faced the jury.
 Ladies and gentlemen of tho jury" he began.
 T believe in approaching this case with a great feeling of re- sponsibility, want to give you q text:
 "' Judge not. lest you be judged
 "I can readily appreciate that after hearing the distinguished
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
LIFE OF ACCUSED MAN DEPENDS ON
 REILLY ALONE
First Lawyr for Defense
 Will Make the Only Argument
SBY SIDNEY B. WHIPPLTe United Press Stan Correspondent

sBY SIDNEY. B. ~WHTPPLE A'E' United Press Stan Correspondent
 FLlemington, N. J., Feb ii (UP) Bruno Richard Hauptmann's life was staked to-day upon the address his counsel, Edward J. Reilly, celebrated criminal lawyer and jury orator, will make to four women and eight men who must decide if he kidnapped and mur- dered the Lindbergh baby.
 Over the protests of associate counsel and, reportedly, of the de- fendant himself, Reilly's voice will be the only one raised before the jury box in summations beginning to-day. Pressure still was being exerted upon the oratorical Brook lyn barrister and 1t was possible he might at the last minute yield part of the defense's time to his associate: Lloyd Fisher.
 The trial was near its end. To- days session opened with Anthony M. Hauck, Jr. prosecuting attorney of Huntcrdon county, summing up the states case. He was expected to finish by noon when Reilly will step in to do his best to tear tho states case to shreds. He may not finish until tomorrow morning. Attorney General David T. Wilentz will make the closing summation for the state.
 May Be Wednesday
 Justice Thomas Trenchard then will instruct the jury and the jury will retire to weigh the evidence and arrive at verdict. That may be late tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday.
 Reilly was stalking tho life of his client upon his own oratory. As- sociate counsel revealed he had re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
ITALY PREPARES ! TOMAKE ATTACK l ON ABYSSIllIA
|Mobilizing Great Army to Stop Abuses of the
 Tribesfnen
BY THOMAS B. MORGAN, Copyright 1883 By United Prcss)

Rome, Feb H. (U.P.) = Italy mobilized two divisions of troops on a, war basis to-day as result of an attack by Abyssinian tribesmen on Italian native troops in disputed territory Abstweeri Abyssinias and Italian Soma1ilaud, M j es Et kwas salA autli Nf,y- that ain rItimatuffi would be sent to the Emperor Haiie Seiassie I, Ahys- ,sinia's ''king of kings :, unless Italy received complete satisfaction. V Premier Benito MussoilnPs ac- tion to-day came as q portentous climax to the announcement that last night he sent q forceful pro- test against the alleged attack and called some 75,000 picked men of mechanical military units to the colors.
 Mussolini Determined
 No doubt was left that he is de- termined to end, by war if neces- sary, the raids by frontier tribes- men.
 The attack in question ocurred January 20. It was not known pub licly until Mussolini's ennounco- ment of last night.
 Men of the mechanical units as- sembled quietly at secret depots. going for possible war against the country from which the Queen of Sheba, as it then was. went to meet King Solomon and, in bearing q son to him, to found the dynasty which the Emperor Halle Selassie, King of Kings now rules.
 An official spokesman said blunt ly to the United Press that the gov ernment/ was enraged.
 "The present situation can not be exaggerated" he added. The government has been extremely calm and has carried patience to the limit.
 "For months our outposts have been attacked, our colonial troops massacred.
 Protests Ignored
 "Our protests against maraud- ing bands-regulars as well as ir- been received with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
STATE DEMANDS
 DEATH PENALTY
 FOR KAUFMAN
Opening of the Arguments
 Presented the Evidence in All Details

Remington, N. J., Feb 11--CU.P.) ) Prosecutor Anthony M. Hauck, Jr, in a 45-minute address to a Hunterdon county jury, autlined the states case against Bruno Richard Hauptmann, and demand ed verdict of guilty of murder against the man charged with the murder of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.
 The prosecutor of record, who is not an orator, nevertheless delivered in dispassionate tones a cold recital in the Lindbergh crime and the various pieces of evidence linking the Bronx carpenter to the Kidnapping, the murder and the later extortion of $50,000 from Col. Lindbergh.
 He concluded his address at 10:55 a. m. and five minute re- cess was ordered.
 First Summing Up
 Remington, Feb H. (UP) = Summing up in the Bruno Richard Hauptmann murder trial began to. day when Prosecutor Anthony M Hauck, Jr, of Hunterdon county made the first sum mation for. tifl state.
 He was to be followed by Ed. ward J. Reilly, chief defense coun. sel, who planned to take the re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
MITCHELL MADE
 MORE CHARGES

Washington, Feb H. (UP)- Brig. Gen. William B. Mitchell charged before a house committee today that patent pool agreements betwene air manufacturers had so retarded American Aeronautical development that the military ser- vice is without planes suitable to engage in a major war.
 Mitchell alleged that the manu- lecturers Airc raft association with it's notifications, it's influence and practices is a serious menace to the future of the country"
 He charged that army officers "who know about aviation are so suppressed and coerced by non- flying superiors that 1t usually is impossible to let free, open and uninhuenced opinions from them."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
HOOVER IN NEW YORK

New York, Feb il - (U.P.) - Herbert Hoover, here on business trip. will make his first eastern ap- pearance at a political gathering to-morrow night when he attends the Lincoln dinner of the National Republican club. While here. MT Hoover will attend a meeting of the board of directors of the New York Life Insurance Company y,,..,,d ana Health Association and the Amer. ican ChiidfAn's Fund.-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
Final Nelvs Flashes
THREE CHILDREN INJURED

Biddeford, Me, Feb 11-(UP}-Three chil- dren were injured and several others tainted here today when 1900 pupils stampeded for exits as gas explosions wrecked the basement of the St Andre Parochial school. None was ser iously hurt and those who tainted were revived at the scene The five-story building is of fre- proof construction and no fire followed the blasts, caused by gas fumes which had accumu- lated in the basement. A door, several windows and partition were blown out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
CALLED MURDER
 CHIVALROUS

Pawnee. okla., Feb 11--tUP)- Phil Kennamer, 19, who killed John Gorrell Jr., 23. and called 1t q ,chivalrous act to protect the daughters of an oil millionaire from an extortion plot, went on trial for his life today in this little county seat in the Indian country.
 The youth. son of Judge Frank lin F. Kennamer of the federal district court, was removed from Tulsa.
 Kennamer Killed Gorrell, dental student. Thanksgiving night. He said Gorrel drew q gun when he learned that he would not agree to plans to demand s20,000 from H.. r. Wilcox, Tulsa oil man, under threat of death for one Of the Wilcox children. V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
.BURIESOUE SHOW l. CALLED CLEAN BY
 SUPT OF POLICE
Several Policemen Report ed to That Effect-Man.
 ager Is Surprised

No, action will be taken for the present against the burlesque show fin Waterbury. Police Superintend. ent Joseph H. Mclean stated to- day when queried concerning re- ports that several clergymen yes terday attacked the performance at Jacques theater. Superintendent Mclean stated he has Lad several men from his department view the show since it's resumption three weeks ago and that the, reports from his men indicate nothing ob- iectiona ble is being presented.
 He said his men visited the show house three times last week but their reports to him said there was nothing offensive being presented
 Mortimer L. Hanover, who Is producing the burlesquc, admits '1e
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11

For reconsideration-(14 IA Democrats--(11)-Glass, McKcl- lar, Hayden, Byrnes, Tydings, RuS- sell. Coolidge, Bankhead, O'Ma- honey, McAdoo, Truman.
 Republicans-(3)--Hale, Reyes, Norbeck.
 Against reconsideration (19).
 Democrats - (4) = Copeland, Thomas of Oklahoma, McCarran, Overton (by proxy).
 Republicans-(5)--Nye, Steiwer, Dickinson. Townsend, Carey.
 The committee summoned q representative of the federal em- ergency relief administration to appear this afternoon and support figures which have been advanced to show that payment of prevail ing wages would require a larger appropriation than now carried in the bill. .M The IA to @ vote could be taken to indicate that when the issue was put to vote again in the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
LEGISLATURE TO THRESH OUT OLD
 AGE PENSIONS
There Are Sixteen Bills, One of Which Is Backed
 By All Parties
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR United Press Stan Correspondent

Hartford, Conn. Feb 11-U. P.) With only a vague idea of how the states revenues are to be in- creased during the coming bien- nium, the general assembly pre- pared to thresh out the controver- sial old age pension question during this weeks session.
 There are 16 pension bills be- fore the judiciary committee, one of which, having received the in- dorsement of all three political paries, seemed sure of favorable report.
 It provides for an immediate appropriation of $2,000.00O and payments to commerce June l, 1936.
 Pensions would begin at the age of 65 to persons not having chil- dren or any means of legal sup port, who have ben residents and citizens of the state for 10 years and who do not require institution
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
WE'LL KNOWN BROKER DIES

Middietown, Conn.. Feb. H. (UP)-- Terdinand Richter, GA, widely known investment broker and former president of the Hart. ford stock exchange, died at Q hos pital Sunday. He had been in fail- ing health for several months and underwent in operation last Tues. day. He retired from business In first job was as salesman. with. out pay.