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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
FRANK PALKA WAS
 DENIED CHARGE

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. lf.-(UP) l--Efank Pallxa, Buffalo. N. F., today was denied change fin venue in 1 his trial here Jan. 14 for the al- legged slaying of two policemen dur ing . radio store holdup last Sep teknher.
 Superior Court Judge John Rufus Booth ruled that defense counsel had not proven reasonable proa- ability of prejudice having been in- cited against Palka" and suggested the trial court 'use discretiCns izl selecting the jurors to hear the evil dence.
 Judge Booth also recommended that the names of jurors who live at Bridgeport, Stamford, NorWalk and Danbury, be rejected.
 Counsel for the indicted youth filed an exception to the decision And will make it a part of their as- signinent of errors if1 event of con- viction and appeal to the supreme court
 Palka, charged with the slaying of Policemen Wilfred Walker and Thnmas F. Kearney, was arrested at Butfalo and returned here within Q week after the sfootines.
 The rohery, which cost the lives of the ofncers. resulted in 6 loss of two small radios.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
SHOP LIFTING
 TO BE WATCHED
Store Detectives, Floor Walkers, Clerks COm-
 bine to End That Graft

Store detectives, fioor-walkers and clerks in local mercantile es- tablishments had underway today a vigorous campaign to check shop lifting during the last week of the Christmas rush. The drive took on added momentum with the arrest . sterday of three women who were found to have stolen 3l articles of merchandise from four local stores before they were apprehended.
 One store detective reported to- day that in the past week she had nabbed no less than six persons who were engaged in the theft of mer- chandise. Shoplifters will not be shown any leniency, 1t was declared today, but will be arrested and arr raigned in court instead of being let 60 and the stolen goods taken from them
 Rrefeasiemals Mere
 In addition to the amateur rtore- thieves. who have been at work here 4Elkl ES e11 polies h2iIass lls6k s I psof6sien6la lave aiso eflssEnpNu fn th1s eity. Precautions Hers beine taken In nll ls1ajQr stores today to fzssare against the loss of merchan- disc through theft.
 The police department promised full cooperation with the. stores in their drive against thievery. Police are working with store detectives
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
Final NelUs Hashes
POLITICAL FIGHT SETTLED

Willimantic, Conn, Dec. I1s-(UP)- Romeo Maynard, democrat, will be third select man at the town of Brooklyn as result of stipu- lation filed in superior court today ending dis Der town election Attorneys agreed that 49 bal lots which had been rejected, should be thrown out and not counted either for Maynard or High German, IT,, democrat who was opposing him for office. German did not oppose the stipula- ton filed today with Judge Arthur F. Els.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
YOUTH ESCAPED
 DEATH PENALTY

Los Angeles, Dec. 19 =, (UP) = Leroy Drake 19, today was sen- fenced to life in San Quentin pris- on for the poison murder of his elderly aunt and uncle.
 The youth admitted he put poi son in the breakfast coffee of Hen- " and Nellie Steinhuer, of Long Beach, Cal, with whom he lived He watched them slump dead at the table, then dumped their bodies into the ocean.
 < Judge Joseph vickers, who could have made the punishment death, explained he spared Drake's life be- cause of the courts reasonable doubt as to whether the youth was sincere in the reasons he gave af- ter he had pleaded guilty to both nallrders.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
SNAPPY REPLY
 TO MR. HOOVER

Washington, Dec. IT, (UP) - Public Works Administrator Harold l.. Ickes. usually . front.rank New Deal defender, withheld official comment today. on Herbert Hoover,S demand the government "stop these wasteful federal public works pro- jects."
 After making humotous comments regarding the former republican president he struck his statemsnt of the Record and refused news paper men the right to print them.
 His only statement concerned air. HoOver's statement that New Deal- CTS were ''piayboys."
 Well now, wouldn't call Azr. Hoover . playboy,s he said.
 Ickss then said that PWA, through spending 42o0,Ooo, ,O0o for steel in the last two years, had created 60, D,00O-iaan hours Of new employment in the steel industry.
 If it hadn't been for PWA stimu- latiop." he said, mo steel company would be planning to spend such a sum as the 9aO,O00. .000 extension program of the Jones and Iaughlin Go. at Pittsburgh"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
Tolunsend Is Planning Double-Edged DriUe
The Advocates of His Plan Will Fight By Two Routes to Force Vote in House Legislature
 Must Originate There
BY EDWARD L. LEWIS United Press Staff Correspondent

'
 Washington, Dec. IT (UP) = Townsend old-age pension advo- cates plan double-edged drive for congressional approval next session, it was learned today, fighting by two routes to force a vote in the house where the legislation must originate.
 One course, will be to obtain 2la names to q petition now on file Sd tllet a vote may lsss Aad 0fs tlas modified Townsend plan cham pioned by Rep. John $. McCroarty, d., Cal The other offensive will be an attempt to get the leadership to permit extended house ways and means committee hearings on the entire program. Because of the tax features of the plan, the bill must originate in the house.
 A petition on the McGroarty bill now lans but 47 names. Last ses- sion the Townsend plan, itself, of- fered as substitute for the old- age pension feature of the social security bill, obtained n votes. This Wuo ANo uAdAnAluku StEcASt0.
 Significance of Move
 Significance of the two planned maneuvers is that supporters of the imitation farm mortgage relief meas- ure known as the Frazier -Lemke bill are working for a coalition with Townsend forces. Strength of this drive is that Frazier-Lemke sup porters can point to the effect of s3,0D0, ,000. 900 in currency imitation for farm mortgage refinancing pur- poses as certain to increase, in their belief, the turnover of goods, and thus boost old age Townsend pen- sions which would depend primar- fly on transaction tax for rev. enue.
 Congressional reaction varied to- day as to the fate next session of the Townsend program despite the vigorous campaign of the far flung organization behind it. Most return ing congressman admitted increas- ing TowUsend strength in their dis tricts. However, there was gen- eral disapprovaI of any plan to have a Townsend candidate for presi- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
VICE RING TRIO WILL BE TRIED
Two Men, One Woman to Be Arraiened in Court
 on Thursday


 Iswp snen and ( woman nov heie tn custody hexe ns the aiIeEe1 lead. CTS cf 6 vice ring and who face federal and local charges, VIII NE tried on ths 1ccal charges and tl1eiE eases disposed of before the fedeFr al government steps ia to press ad- ditional charges The Depiocraf learned frorls an informed source this afternoon. The three held. who have been unable to secure bonds of $500 each are John varanel- Il, 90. his wife Mollie. 90. and Frank varrone, 35.
 Z The three are slated for arraign- ment in city court Thursday Euogn- ing on charges Of operating and re- siding in q house Of Ill fame. police arresting the trio on raid on . Pond street house Friday night. Unless c continuance ls granted. the hres cases will 60 to trial Thursday.
 Federal Court Next
 As soon as disposal of the cases are made, the federal government will serve warrants on all three ac- cused. charging them with violation of the Mann Act. The warrants have already been made out. 1t was learned today, by Asst. U. s. Dis- trict Attorney George H. Cohen of Hartford, but vii not be served by . federal marshal until the state
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

A force of 5000 Philippians, prob ably belonging to the army of the fierce warrior Ras SiyouIn, was in- volved. The Rome communique in- dicated it probably was the biggest Ethiopian offensive so far during the war. Marshal Pietro Madoglio, the Italian commander er-in-chief, in reporting it, referred to it as a battle" which is "still in progress"
 The Italians used airplanes and tanks against the Ethiopians, he said, adding that in the first clash" four Italian officers and nine sol- diers were killed (presumably whites) while several scores of na- tive Italian Eritrean troops were killed or wounded.
 The engagement seemed to in dicate that the Philippians in the north may be ready to begin their expected offensive of surprise at- tacks on Italian advance forces
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
DEATH OF TODD
 GIRL, MYSTERY
Pretty Actress Was Found Dead in Car-Officers
 Are at Work
BY RONALD wAGoNER

BY RONALD WAGONER
 United Press Staff Correspondent
 Hollywood, December IT = (UP) -- Evidence that blonde Thelma Todd was alive at 4 p. m, Sunday, hours after she left Q party in a Hollywood night club, and 12 hours after the time a coroner's physician said she had died Of carbon mon laxitla aaisozinz ip1ectest a :5tect- Iln feA ystezy into her death today. Mrs. Wallace Ford, wife of the actor director, said she had talked to Miss Todd at p. m. Sunday.
 Mrs. Ford told police Miss Todd telephoned her saying she would be late for a cocktail party. The in- formation upset ali police theories explaining Miss Todd's death.
 Body Found in Garage
 Her body was found in an isolated garage overlooking the Pacific Ocean Monday. An autopsy surgeon said she died of accidental carbon inon- oxide poisoning and police had be- lieved she succumbed a few hours after leaving the party early Sun day.
 Mrs. Ford said she talked to Miss Todd long enough to have been sure of her voice. <
 "She asked me If she could bring another guest and said she would be little late" Mrs. Ford said.
 Another report worrying police was that Miss Todd was seen driv- ing on Hollywood Boulevard . little before noon Sunday. An unidenti- fled person telephoned authorities
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
MIKE JACOBS GOES TO CUBA

New York, Dec '17.-(UP)--M Jacobs, New York boxing promoter who has arranged a Joe Louis-Isidor0 Gastanaga fight in Havana, Dec %, left for Cuba today for the announced purpose of looking over ticket sales and conlplet- ing arrangements It was reported, however, that the principal reason back of the trip is that Louis handlers are fearful of entering Cuba be- cause of fumored impending political disorders. Jacobs refused to confirm this report.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
FEAR IN JAPAN
 OVER NAVAL WAR
Japanese Admiral Calmly Described lt--Delegate
 of U. s. Answered
BY EVERETT HOLES

(Cepyright 1885 by United Press)
 London, Dec. 17--(UP)-Popular apprehension m Japan over the possibility of naval war with the United States was candidly describ- ed today by Admiral Osami Nag ano. chief Japanese delegate to the naval conference. Nagano made his statement at 8 private conference between the Japanese and United States delegations at Carriages ho- tel. He made 1t clear that because of the fear of the Japanese people for their safety in event of a naval attack, Japan must reject President Roosevelt's suggestion for 8 general 20 per cent reduction in the strength of all navies.
 Japan, Nagano said, believes that the proposed cut would maintain existing ratios-5 for Britain and the United States and 3 for Japan and cause continued Japanese tlneasiness over the superior strength of the United States. (Cnnks,.,,ayS n,, paon Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
PREMIER LAVAL
 MADE DEFENSE
France Will Stand By the League, Covenant Re-
 gardless of Results
By RALPH HEINZEN Copyright 1885 by United Press)

\
 Paris, Dec. 17--(UP)-France will stand by the League and its cove nant regardless of consequences, Premier Pierre Laval promised @ hostile chamber of deputies today in defending stoutly and confidently the French British proposals for settlement of the Italian Ethiopian crisis.
 To a socialist demand for an im- mediate full dress debate on for eign policy, Laval retortedf that he would ask 8 vote of confidence and the chamber recessed until this af- ternoon to argue on it.
 Defends Peace Terms
 Swarthy, stocky, calm. he defend- ed the peace proposals as a neces- sary preliminary to consideration of an oil embargo and added:
 "New, grave penalties against Italy are under consideration. France will respect her engagements. She can be forced into war by Article XVI of the covenant (the penal article). You can be assured that I have measured all consequences"
 Turning to face the angry left wing, Laval asked:
 "In our place, what would our detractors do?"
 A storm broke.
 "They would start Q war;" shout. ed . ring wing deputy.
 Right wingers and those of the center parties rose in mass and their cheers for the little premier thundered through the chamber. Left Wings Bitter
 Left wingers responded with deaf ening boos at the right wing mem bers. Won Delbos, floor leader of the radical socialists whose repre- sentation in the coalition cabinet is vital to Laval rose and pointed an accusing finger ct him. But what he said was lost in the noise of e vi. 0ient demonstration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
FIVE VICTIMS OF KILLER

Los Angeles, Dec. .-UP)-Francis Secrest, wounded when Charles N. Layman fired into group of WPA workers who had aroused his enmity, died today, bringing to five the num- Der of deaths caused by Layman's wild outburst guys" he missed. The other dead were Pete Coklit, Lloyd Holden, Harry Sell and Lloyd Davis. Wounded seriously was Harold Johnson James Haley and Sproul Perry suffered minor wounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

rice nillers, was then taken under advisement by the court. A decis- ion may be handed down January 6.
 The plea was made by Assistant Attorney General Frank J. Wide- man who asserted before the sue preme court that the AAA is "found- ed in precedent and is deeply root ed in the economic necessities of the times"
 Tt is a legislative enactment with in the Constitution based on the use of revenue and cooperation to bring about g necessary economic balance" he said.
 Squarely Presented
 The efficacy of the general wel- fare clause thus was for the first time squarely presented for the courts determination.
 Our opponents are pleased to say that we would substitute the word
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
CALEB MILNE IS
 STILL MISSING
G-Men Find Themselves up Against Wall Rar= <
 som Eias Been Asked
HY JOsEPH s. WAsNEY

Philadelphia, December l7--(UP) --G-men have run into blank wall in their search for Caleb Jones Milne, 4th, who is believed held for $50, 600 ransom.
 There is absolutely nothing new" R. George Harvey, head of the justice department investiga- tors, said. sMr. Milne has not re- turned home and we have not found him.
 Negotiations for return of the 24- year old grandson heir of Caleb J. Milne, Jr., wealthy manufacturer, were believed underway, however. Two or more notes from the ab- ductors have been received by the Milne family.
 New York authorities sent the Philadelphia police the following terse message:
 Missing Person
 Missing person. December IA. Caleb J. Milne, 24, 5 feet Il inches, 165 pounds, brown eyes, black hair. fair complexion. Small finger on both hands crooked, wears glasses,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
TO REAPPRAISE
 CLOSED BANK

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 17--(UP)-- Assistant attorney general Charles E. Mclaughlin today applied to the superior court for authority to make a reappraisal of the condi- ton of the closed City Bank Ss Trust Co, of Hartford.
 The move, it was understood, was made to correct of $2.000, 900 in the institutions assets.
 The bank failed Jan. 2, 1932 and the receivership recently was tak- en over by the state banking dee partinent. replacing attorney H0w- ard w. Aicorn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
MOTHER GUILTY
 OF BRANDING

Maiden. Mass. Dec. 17--(UP)--A Maiden mother was convicted to- day on q charge Of branding her fivs-yeaE-old son with . hot poker.
 Mrs. Francis Marsh Mas placed on probation for one year. patrolmen Timothy Mccarthy testified he was called to Q private school fasf fort nieht and found Richard Marsh euffering from q burned hand. which had become infected. Tie kcg said the burn had been inflic- b1 hy his mother becagse he told Q lie.
 Mrs. Marsh testified the burn had been caused by Richards hand being caught in stove door.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
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SENT TO REFoRMAToRY

Westport. Conn, Dec. l7.-(UP)-- Edward P. smith. l9. who blamed his pyromaniacal tendencies to the Influence of the moon. has been sentenced to the reformatory. He was accused of setting fire to a small shed Saturday and suspected of being responsible for . number of other incendiary Sires. Smith an amateur artist and farmland was reported to have told police that lat certain phases Of the moon" 'he was powerless to resist tho urge to set a fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
MAJOR PARTIES
 a 10 SMASH LINES
Both Will Seek Aid of Dis gruntIed Members in
 Opposing Group
By H. o. THOMPSON


 United Press Stan Ccrrespondent) washington, Dec. l7-(UP)--Ac- tivities of both major political parties indicated today that tradi- tional party lines will be trampled under foot next year in the scrasn- ble for the presidency.
 Republicans are going after the democratic votes. New Dealers are attempting to win over the more liberal clements among the repub- licans.
 winding up the meeting at which it was decided to hold the republi- caln convention. in Cleveland on
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
Official C0n1n1unique From Rome Says Real Set-Bdck Hit ItaLians
Airpanes, Tanks Used Against Ethiopians, But Still They Won-Peace Plans Shaky-Why British
 Fleet Didn't Visit Italy
BY LOUIS F. KEEMLE United Press Cable Writer)

The in Ethiopia took sharp turn today when the Philippians broke the period of military inactivity by maSsed attack the Italian forces the northwestern front.
 An official commuhique from Rome admitted that Italian outposs the Takazze River had been defeated and driven back 12 1-2 miles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
Neu DedL Process
 Tax Defense Was Presented To-day
General Welfare Clause Was Squarely Offered for First Time Attorney Against the Tax Was Up
 Against Questioning By Justices
BY JOHN A. RETCHMANN United Press Staff Correspondentl

Washington December IT - UP) - The New Deal submitted it's defense of the amended AAA processing to the supreme court today with ardent plea that the law designed for the greatest good to the greatest number"
 The processing tax test brought by group of Louisiana
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
ADAM PzLsUDskI DIES

Wilma, Lithuania. Dec. IT, (UP)-- Adam pIlsudski. G. younger brOth- CT of Marshal Joseph Filsudsld. pO- fish ntntnzman. died here to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. 17-(UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Dec. 14th, This Year Expenses Last Year S3,423.672,77Ss4 sS,227,47S,43s.4i
 Receipts
 $1,eso, ,os8,23s.75 s1,s42, ,oso, ,ss7.s4 I,77s,sos.54o.os si.Bs5.ssa. .s5o.l7 si.sso. o.si1,s 1,sss.ss si.sO4,oo4.s .s7s.zx
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Russian Workers Hate Stain
Regime as Enemy of People

pdenounce and attack certain peo-
pie who exposed abroad the truth
about Russia, and these people
would be secretly idolized by the
Putilov and other workers Of
Leningrad.
AS a Jew, I have been aston
ished and panied since my arrival
in America to find some members
Of my race who while appalled, by
the Nazi crimes against the Jews,
condone the Communist crimes
against the entire Russian peo-
pie.
The great majority Of the Jews
Of Russia, who had suffered un-
der the lash of the czars. are
suffering even more under the
iron rod of Stain. How many
times did hear my Jewish
friends in Leningrad cry out:
Even the Car was better than
this! We can't bear it any
longer!"
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