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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
ARTHUR CUTTEN
 AGAIN TAKEN ILL

Chicago, Dec. 26-(UP)-Arthur w. Cutten, nationally known grain operator, recently dismissed from the hospital after an attack of pneumonia, was placed under an oxygen tent today following a heart attack.
 Cutten was released from Passa- want hospital Monday, apparently recovered from the pneumonia which caused him to enter the hos pital Nov. 28.
 He collapsed in his suite at the Drake hotel short while later, 1t was learned today.
 Dr. Albert F. Byf1eld, who ordered the Oxygen administered, said he was not concerned over his patients condition, however, describing it as a result of "too many visitors over the holiday"
 He said it was minor setback after the pneumonia attack.
 Cutten entered the hospital the day after the United States court of appeals voided a ruling of the grain futures administration bar ring him from trade in American grain markets because of his trad ing activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
ITALIANS WERE | NOT VERY HAPPY
Christmas Was Rath e f Sad One-Italian Plane
 Was Forced Down

Rome, December 26- (UP) - Italians told each other today that their Christmas season, though the least gay of any since the World War, had demonstrated a new na- tional unity in face of an emergency.
 There seemed considerable basis for the assertions.
 What was called war" Christ mas and a "sanctionist" Christmas was marked by an absence of out ward signs of holiday juhilation. There were few people in the streets. A light rain that persisted all day and evening added to the sober at mosphere.
 But apparently part of the so- briety of demeanor was due to a new sense of responsibility in view of the penalties exacted against Italy because of its attack on Ethl- opia, and to the dark months ahead.
 Today, more emphasis was being placed again on what may lie ill the immediate future - European war which Italians say is being engl- neered by the great powers to de- stroy Fascism and prevent Italy from becoming colonial rival to Great Britain. They foresee a most difficult time even if there is no war, because they believe that the entrance of Anthony Eden into the British foreign ministry means a strong attempt to impose new, strangling league penalties.
 Plane Shot Down
 Harar, Ethiopia, December 26 - (UP) = Ethiopian forces shot down an Italian plane at Daggahbur to- day. z4+.s-.-.
 The plane was forced down six miles south of Daggahbur by rifle fire from Philippians hiding in 8 big pit.
 Two of the occupants of the plane escaped. A third was captured and was reported to have been decapl- tated. The plane was one of two which fleTw over Daggahbur at g a. m.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
AMERICANS WHO
 WON HIGH HONOR
Twenty-Eight Men, WO- men We're Awarded
 Praise For Their Work

New York, Dec. 26.-(UP) The annual roster of Americans who serve the applause of their coun- trymen" was announced today by the liberal magazine "The Nation.
 The 28 men and women included in the list were praised as being intelligent when intelligence was sorely needed: courageous in a world in which courage is at a premium.
 Those listed were:
 Cordell Hull, secretary of state, flor doing all in his power to en- force the existing neutrality act"
 Senator Hugo Black
 Hugo L. Black, Senator from Ala bama, tor his flavor of govern ment ownership and operation of our merchant marine, and his de- fense of the public interest in the utilities Investigation"
 Ernest Lundeen, representative from Minnesota, for This persistent fight for adequate social security legislation"
 Maury Maverick, representative from Texas, flor his refusal to sub init to party discipline"
 Vito Marcantonio, representative from New York. "who. has been foremost in the struggle against so- cial inequality.
 The American Civil Liberties Union, flor consistent, intelligent. and fortnight championship of the American bill of rights.
 Howard Kester, of the southern tenant farmers union, and Tom Burke. of the sharecropper's union. "who have fought to establish the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
IS ARRESTED 2O3 TIMES AS DRUNK
Clarence e Nyer Gave Thanks to Judge as Sen.
 fence Was Suspended

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 26-(UP) Clarence Niver, 58, an inmate ot the home for the aged, appeared in police court today for the 203rd time, charged with drunkenness.
 "I had bad case of flu, Your Honor" he told Judge Raymond Devlin, "and a friend gave me a pint of gin. I guess had one too many"
 '"Too many pints, or too many drinks?" asked Judge Devlin.
 Drinks" replied Niver.
 Judge Devlin surveyed his record of 43 years.
 I'm going to let you of with a suspended sentence this time, Niver," he said, because there isn't any room on the card to mark in a jail sentence"
 Niver shuffled out of the court room. A few minutes later he re- appeared. interrupted the case on trial and addressed the court:
 T just wanted to thank you judge" he ::d. I've always been treated fine in this court"
 "You ought to know" said Judge Devlin as Niver departed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
ENGAGED MAN
 UNDER ARREST

Darien, Conn, Dec. 26-(UP) - Samuel Delio, g, will appear in p0- lice court Saturday to explain a little episode which preceded the announcement of his engagement at a Christmas party.
 Enroute to his fiancee's home, De- lio was trailed by a policeman who charged him with speeding. A fist. fight started, which was renewed when they arrived at police head quarters.
 After physician was called to treat the policeman and prisoner. Delio was booked on charges Ut drunken and reckless driving. as- sault on an officer and resisting arr rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
Nation Enjoyed Best
 Christmas Since 1880
From All Sections of the Country Came Reports of Festive Observance of the Day-Otfer Nations
 Also Had Good Celebrations

New York, Dec. 26.-(UP)-Santa Claus was good to the United States yesterday.
 Preliminary reports of pre- Christ mas retail sales indicated that more Americans found full stockings on the holiday morning than in any year since 1930. police records re- flected a day with extremely few accidents and of temperate con- yiyialty, anud most of the country enjoyed the snow and nippy tenn peratures that make the ideal Yule
 Business leaders and the man in the street agreed that it was the best Christmas of the post-prosper- ity era and may herald, in its cir culation of an estimated $4,500, ,0OO, : 900, definite turn of the corner economists have hunted for five years.
 Retailers Sold More
 Reports gathered by the Ma tional Retail Dry Goods association and Federal Reserve banks from all parts of the country indicated that retailrs sold 10 per cent more goods this year than last, nearly 20 per cent more than two years ago, and employed thousands of persons who last Christmas were dependent on charity.
 Government funds again cared for tens of thousands of homeless men and women, but only charity saved Santa Claus from the stigma of neglect in thousands of homes where children awaited him. Fed eral government figures showed that the number of jobless was lower and simple observation showed that the lines of men seeking Christmas dinner in front of municipal shelters were shorter.
 Weather Halted Accidents
 Snow and cold winds combining in almsot blizzard proportions kept highway traffic, and consequently accidents, to a minimum over the northern part of the country. The thermometer went below zero in Chicago. IA below zero in North Da-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
DEMOCRATS TO
 CONFER MONDAY
Town Convention Dele gates to Hold Session;
 No Changes Expected

Delegates to the democratic town convention will be called into ses- sion Monday night by Town Chair man John H. Crary. The meeting, to take place in the aldermanic chambers of the city hall, is being held to elect a new town committee for the coming two years. The ses- sion will mark the closing chapter Eof the recent city election. Party rules require that the town dele gates elect the town committee. Chairman Crary is slated to be re- elected head of the body and the post of vice-chariman will go, once more, to Sealer of Weights and Measues William J. Dunleavey. Dennis J. Clancy will be reelected secretary and treasurer.
 No Changes Expected
 No changes in the present make up of the democratic town commit tee are planned. In the eighth dis trict Acting Committeeman Francis Feeley will be named permanent member of the committee. He func- toned in the 9th district last cleo tion in the place of Daniel Reardon, who retired from active participa- ton in the affairs of the town com- mittee. Matthew Dunpry, acting chairman of the eleventh district, will also be named permanently. No other changes will be made, Chair man Crary said this morning. Early next month the town committee, newly elected, will be host to Mayor Frank Hayes and Controller Daniel J. Leary at banquet. Plans will be started immediately after Mon- day nights session, Chairman Crary announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
HARTFORD MAN
 HAS CONFESSED

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 26-(UPl-- Armando Piccozzi. 2l, was held to- day for trial after allegedly confess sing he was the companion of An- drew Pelcher, 25, Southington. who was fatally wounded by policeman during a meat market holdup Mon- day night. Uicozzi authorities said, also admitted taking part in rob- berries of Q gasoline station here Dec. l2 and an oil company oflice NoY. go. He was held at county jail under $l0.000 bond for arraignment in police court Jan. a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

 CHANGE TODAY
New Blood Test Act to Be- gin FunctiOning After
 To-day's Close

Today, the last day that marriage licenses can be issued without blood tests certified to by doctors, saw a ruch on the town clerks office. Town Clerk Dora A: Egan stated this morning that the revolutionary change in the method of applying for and securing marriage licenses apparently was taken with little concern by Waterbury couples con- templating being wed.
 Beginning tomorrow persons de- string marriage intentions must first go to their doctors and submit to Wasserman, Kahn or other standard laboratory blood test. Because of the five-day notice law in existence in Connecticut, the couples planning to be married January 1st must file their intentions tomorrow with the town clerk.
 Doctors Have Blanks
 Health Officer Dr. E. J. Godfrey stated this morning that in his opinion every doctor in the city was well supplied with blanks that must be filled out by them and which they must give to prospective brides and groorns SO they can submit them to the town clerk.
 After today, to secure a mar riage license, couples must go to their family doctor and have the blood sample taken. The doctors. however, cannot pass on the blood condition. The samples will have to go to the state laboratory in Hart f..i. State Health Commissioner. Dr. Stanley Osborn has set up a system that will provide 24-hour service on the blood tests.
 Old Licenses Discarded
 Town Clerk Egan announced to- d that she has copies of the new
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
SEVENTY LIVES
 LOST IN STORMS
Blizzard Raging Through- out Mid-West-Was on
 Its Way Eastward
(By United Press)

At least 70 lives were lost in the United States in . bitter Christmas blizzard, q post holiday survey dis closed today. Most of the injuries were attributed, to automobile aQci- dents caused by binding snow and icy roads. Many lives were lost, however, as a direct result of ex- poslire to sub-zero temperatures made more penetrating by a stiff northwestern.
 Temperatures sank far below zero in the middle west last night and weather forecasters predicted sub- zero readings again tonight before the peak of the storm is passed. It was 22 below at Devils Lake. N. D.. 19 below at Spencer, Iowa, IA below at Charles City, Iowa, IA below at Alexandria, Minn., and 10 below in Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
 Team of Horses Trapped
 Near Jamestown, N. D., Paul An- tonowitz was driving to his farm home from Fried N. D., in an old fashioned sleigh pulled by a team of horses. The blizzard was so ti- tense that Antonowitz perished in the cold. His wife, her arms and ~sa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
Buckingham Dairy
 Plant Destroyed

WatertOwn, Dec. 26-A fire of unknown origin completely de- stroyed the hay barn, dairy plant. and COW barns of the Mt. Fair Dairy, owned by s. Mo Lean Buckingham. It was dis covered about : 9 this morn ing the poultryman at the farm. who immediately sent in the alarm. The cattle and horses were saved but the barns and the complete supply of hay and feed were st.
 A shift in the wind kept the fire away from the house. and the poultry plant was not dam aged. Fire apparatus respond ed from Waterbury, Thomas ton and Watertown. An es- timate of the amount of dam age had not been made this morning hut it was believed that the amount was practical ly covered by insurance. Since thu farm is located on the tOp of Nova Scotia HilL t.- blaze could be seen all over town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
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COMPROMISE BONUS TO PASS

4a Washington, Dec. 26.-UP)-Chairman Pat Harrison of the senate finance committee said today that "in my opinion there will be no general tax legislation at the coming session of congress" Harrison also said he believed a bonus compromise would be reached which would dispose of the veterans question and escape presidential veto. He predicted an unusually short' session of congress at which the principal business would be passage of ap- propriations bills and necessary amendments to existing legislation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

States in which republican pri-s maries will be held will cast 482. votes in the nominating convention, less than score short of the num- Der necessary to name the republi-l can nominee. Borah has not re- vealed his campaign tactics nor whether he actually will be can didate.
 His first primary decision must be made before March 10, when the first of the nominating polls will take place in New Hampshire. Col. Frank Knox of Chicago, former New Hampshire newspaper publish- CT, is among the front runners for ] the republican nomination. Borah's New Hampshire decision probably Continued on Page A.,
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RESTAURANT OWNER ARRESTED

< New London, Conn, Dec. 26.-WP)- Michael Costello, proprietor of "Palm Garden" a shore-front restaurant destroyed by fire Nov. 29, was arrested today and charged with arson. Costello, who lives in the same building, was held by state police without bond after being taken into custody by Sergt Arthur Mckenzie and New London Detective James Cavanaugh. The loss to the building was estimated at $18,- OOO The fire was discovered by policeman after the place was closed for the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

DOuy, UuC was Sell appOlIlCeu
 The Right Reverend Clinton s. Quin, Episcopal bishop of Houston, Texas, said that he favored "a union of all churches" but not g reunion alone of the Episcopal and the Catholic churches.
 Vatican Much Pleased
 Vatican dignitaries said they were highly pleased, especially because the proposal followed Pope Plus speech in which he discussed +'the futility of other forms of Chris tianity."
 pr. Ivan Lee Holt, president of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, insisted that the proper religious move at present was a unification of all Protestant churches of the United States,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

Washington, Dec. 26- (UP) = President Roosevelt utilized the post-holiday calm today to con- centrate on his annual message to congress. Instead of going to his executive office; the president re- mained in the White House proper He had only two callers scheduled for today. Daniel Bell. acting di- rector of the budget at noon and for lunch an hour later. David A. Sarnoff. president of the Radio Corporation of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
Clergy Respond TO Reunion Plea
 OF Episcopa
They Are Almost Unanimous in Union of All Protestant
 Churches - Are Very Critical About Going Over to Roman Catholic Church

New York December 26 - (UP) x The clergy of the United States generally responded critically today to plea by committee of 29 high Episcopalian churchmsn for reniting of the Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches
 Cameron Davis bishop of the Episcopal diocese of western New York said he had not heard of the proposed reunion and that the committee of 29 was an official
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
PREMIER LAVAL AVOIDS VOTE

Paris, Dec. 26.-(UP)-Premier Pierre Laval avoided possibly critical vote of con- tionalist motion was introduced which would re- duce the term of compulsory military service for the eldest son of French family, Jean FsbIy, minister of war, demanded vote of confidence, but Laval succeeded in having the motion sent to the army committee, avoiding vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
TREASURY RALANCE

Washington, Dec. 2G-- CUP )--(s.,s- ernment expenses and receipts Tor the current fiscal year to Dec. 2crd as compared with a year ago:s This Year Expenses Last Yeae $S,651,3O4,22T.37 $S,4GT, 137, ,96s ' ts
 Receipts $1,S65,3S5;9SS.12 $1,S1l,2is,1 ,11e.fts
 Deficit s1,7s5. .sss, s,2s4.2S sl.e55.sls.s5s.5 5 z M f Cash Balance $2,2s1. .4os, ,5s5.O3 s2,6l7, ,42s. .ezs.sl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
WiIL Enter CLeUeLand Contention With That OF Delegates
This Claim is Being Made By His Enthusiastic Back ers-dahO Senator However Has Not Yet Stated
 Where He Stands on Nomination
BY LYLE C. WILSON United Press Staff COrresp0ndentI

Washington December 26 = (UP) = Supporters of Senator William for the republican presidential nomination expressed the opinion today that he would contest most of the 14 nominating primaries next spring and go into the Cleveland convention with substantial bloc of delegate votes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
AUTO ACCIDENTS
 CAUSE INJURIES
Several Happened in City Over Christmas
 Killed in State Crashes

Auto accidents marred the holi- day eve and the holiday in the city, as nnishapS brought injuries to driv- CTS and passengers. The most seri- ous crash, which took place on Baldwin street when a car contain ing four men left the road and hit a boulder, brought critical injuries to two men, while the other two escaped with less serious hurts.
 Ferris Williams, 29, of 56 Pearl street, and Melvin Harvey, 20 of 92 Pearl street, both colored, are at St. Mays hospital with fractured skulls. They were in serious con- dition. The two others in the car, William Burke, of 2 Pearl street, and Walter Sweet, of l02 Wood street, were treated for minor in- jiiries and then discharged.
 Michael Madden, 25, of Cheshire road, suffered a severe scalp lacera- ton yesterday morning when his car struck the curb stone at East Main street and Idylwood avenue, and overturned. He was uncon- scious when admitted to St. Mary's hospital. but rapidly improved un- der treatment, and was allowed to go to his home yesterday afternoon.
 William Morgan, 5S, of 379 Oak street, was arrested on a reckless driving charge yesterday afternoon after his car had run into an auto operated by Bernard Rosselli, of 22 Union street. on Meriden road. Nor gan's case will be heard in city court Jan. 2.
 Two intoxicated pedestrians es- caped injury yesterday morning when they walked into car oper- ated by Miss Katherine B. Meth, of l02 Eaber avenue They were ex- aEniued ct st. Mary's hospital, and arrested when found uninjured.
 THREE DIED IN STATE
 (By United Press)
 Three persons died In highway
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THREE nTRp TN sTATE

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Final Edition Closing Stocks L0te NesUs Flashes
Smyrna times., 1935-06-27
STORY OF THE LOVE OF BIRDS
Townsend Lineman Takes Nest
From Off Old Pole to New One

The story of an incident of love
for song birds was demonstrated
one day recently at Townsend.
Linemen and section men, with
Foreman w. Delbert Webber in
charge were replacing some
old telegraph poles with new
ones. Observing a robins nest on
one of the cross-arms the men, be-
fore lowering the pole, deftly re-
moved the nest and contents. The
nest contained two little birds and
two eggs. When the new pole and
fixtures were complete, the men
carefully put the nest and contents
on the new cross s-arm, but had to
wire it there to remain. When this
operation was done the mother
robin proudly occupied the nest
again Another incident was at
the cannery where nest of young
robins were literally fed on peas by
Mr. W. c.. Money and others and
just when a real feed seems to do
them the most good.
Smyrna times., 1935-06-27

September, to act in instances
where property owners refuse tc
accept what the government offers
Nearly S10OO,OOO has been set
aside by the government to buy
land necessary to carry out the
widening and deepening project
which will convert the canal from
barge canal of 12-foot depth and
9O-foot width to ship canal Of
27-foot depth and 25O-foot width
Bids were expected to be asked 70,
the latter part Of last or the first
of this week on the project. This
will be on the basis Of the S5,1O7.-
OC0 appropriation already made f.,
the work, somewhat less than hall
the estimated ultimate cost Of the
project.
Smyrna times., 1935-06-27
SUNOCO ROAD MAP ROUTES
Get a Map From Your Nearest
SunOco Dealer Free

Going on a trip? Check your
highway maps and markings care
fully" is the warning recently is
sued by Mr. R. Wier, Jr., Sun Oil
Company's district manager. You
see" he went on to explain, late
last year and during the early part
of this year, the Federal Govern
ment recommended to the states
that many highway and route
numbers and designations be
changed but the recommendation
was not carried out in evey case
with the result that many maps
printed this year carry incorrect
route numbers and signs. In fact, :"
he continued, this is one reason
why the 1885 edition of the Sunoco
Highway Map and Guide was a
little late in appearing. We wait
ed until we knew that all of our
route markings were correct before
going to press" Get one at your
Sunoco gas station, free
Smyrna times., 1935-06-27
President Signs Pension Bill

Delaware probably will get about
5000, 900 from the Federal govern
ment for pensions to aged persons
following approval of the Social
Security Act, it was learned last
week from DR.. Charles L. Candee,
of the State Old Age Welfare Com
mission. The act has been approv-
ed by the House and is expected to
be passed by the Senate and signed
Immediately by President Roose-
welt. 1t is an administration mea-
sure. William F. Metten, also of
the Welfare Commission, pointed
out that Delaware is now taking
care of about 1000 aged persons
with pensions and that there are
upwards of 1900 persons on the
waiting list.