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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
ECONOMIC PLAN OF GOVERNOR TO
 BE CONSIDERED
Seven Point Program Has Started ActiOn-TO Re-
 port Judges FavOrably
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. S7' United Press Staff COrespondcntlF

BY GEORGE R. MORRlS, Oh. United Press Staff Corespondcnt,S
 Hartford, Conn, Feb 6-(UP) Gov Cross's seven-point program to tighten the states purse strings and place all sta employees under civil service, sent the general as- sembly into action today to pre- pare immediate legislation.
 With the threat of a special ses- sion hanging over their heads legislators were anxious to speed the program that the budget might be completed and an anticipated deficit of $27,000,000 at the end of the next biennium avoided.
 Consolidation of many state de- partments would mean abolishing several choice jobs, such as that of state agent, now held by Ray mond F. Gates, a republican whose reappointment was problematicaL Gates, it was understood, was slat- ed to take OCT the administration of the soldiers home at Noroton.
 The recommendation of restora- tion of the merit system, such as was abandoned some 15 years agc' aroused little enthusiasm. 1t would mean elimination of important pa- tronage.
 The three socialist senators wert in faovr of the merit system anG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
WATERBURY BOND BILLS ASSINCED
 FOR THURSDAY
Two Bills Calling for Over Two Millions to Get
 Hearing
BY WILLIAM J. MoRIARTY fSneciaI Legislative RcpOrterl

State Capitol, Hartford, Feb. c. Two Waterbury bond bills, involv- ing q total of $2,200,000 will be given a hearing before the finance committee tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 One provides for the issuance of Sl,OOO,00O in refunding bonds; the other, $1.2OO, 900 in street and pub lie improvement bonds.
 Mayor Frank Hayes and c O n- troiler Daniel J. Leary of Water bury were in conference with legis- lative leaders at the Capitol today. They had originally asked that the hearing be scheduled for February 2. but through an error by the clerk of the committee neither bill appeared on the legislative bill. Some confusion was caused today by omission, but it was quickly straightened out and the finance committee agreed to hold the hear ings as requested.
 It is expected that a good many Waterburians will be present at to- morrow's hearing, as well as prom inent city officials who will explain the need for the bond issues and their purposes.
 The million dollar issue provides that the city sell $500,OO0 worth of bonds in 1885, and q similar amount in 1936. The proceeds will be used to pay interest on bonds and also to retire bonds coming due in this year.
 Under provisions of the second
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
P0STMASTERS ON CIVIL SERVICE

Washington, Feb 6-(UP)-All postmasterships including hum dreds of important ones that have been favorite political plums for generations, would be brought un- der civil service by a bill intro duced todayq with administration backing.
 The measure, effective January 1, 1888, would ban political ap- uointments and open most of the jobs only to career employees.
 Senator Joseph c. O'Mahoney. democrat, Wyoming. introduced the bill with approval of President Roosevelt and of Postmaster Gen. eral James A. Farley, chief patron- age distributor of this administra- tion.
 Only civil service employees of the postal system who have served in supervisory capacities or AS postoffice inspectors, postmasters of first class offices who have had at least four years of actual ex- perience, or executives "of broad experience, in private life" would constitute the class from which postmasters would be- selected for offices having gross receipts Of $1, 900, 900 or more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
ATHLETICS ARE NOT SUPPORTED
 AT WILEY HIGH
Threat to Disband Athletic Association Is Made By
 Principal Kennedy

Threatening to disband the Wilby high school Athletic association permanently unless the students come. to the assistance of the group Principal Joseph P. Kennedy star tied juniors and seniors this morn- ing at a special assembly in the school auditorium. Lack of support at the school basketball games 'his year was responsible for the state ment of the Grove street educator who told the third and fourth year scholars that unless a decided im- movement in attendance is noted at Fridays game with Central cf Bridgeport here the association will be q thing of the past.
 The freshmen and sophomores are slated to hear the same ad- dress at an assembly tomorrow morning. Principal Kennedy this morning stated that at many Of the Green and Whites home hoop con tests this year less than 65 schol- ars have paid to. see their color bearers in action. This however did not include the first Crosby Wilby game.
 James Lee, athletic director and coach of the basketball team. also took the stand on behalf of the association and stressed that he could see no reason why the Wilhy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
IS 100 PER CENT
 FAKE HE CLAIMS

Washington. Feb. 6.-(UP).- President Roosevelt today .describ- ed as a 100 per cent fake. reports that he was prepared to declare a national emergency in the event tn atthe supreme. court ruled ad- 4versely in the gold clause cases.
 MF Roosevelts views were made known after he declined comment on. reports that he also contem. plated closing stock exchanges on the day when the gold decision would be handed down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
HONEST MAN WAS
 GIVEN REWARD

New York, Feb 6-(UP)-Hon- esty met it's reward today when Frank Greges, 67-year-old sign board man who found $45.000 worth of negotiable bonds in snow drift and returned them, was given $2O a week for 10 weeks by a surety company.
 Its great" Greges said when he was informed of the reward while trudging his beat in the financial district. A thronG attract ed by newspaper publicity cheered as the old man, whose salary Is $5 "a week, stammered few words for newsreel microphones.
 To cap the climax an automo- bile drew up and took Gregcs to the office, of the banker who want ed to give him $25 for setting a "badly needed" example of hon. esty. Greges said his first purchase would be a real pair of shoes"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06

Oscar Bruchmann, New York taxicab driver, said Fisch took q $5 bill from a large roll of cur rency and gave 1t to him in 1883. He could not say whether it was a gold note.
 Theron Main of Warsaw N. r., said he saw Fisch give 8 $2O gold note to a waiter in a restaurant in August, 1883. Under cross-ex- animation he appeared to be vague about whether it was the type of gold note with which the ransom was paid.
 Gustav Miller, a plumber, testi. fled he went to the Hauptmann home in 1881 to repair a leaky pipe and had occasion to go to the attic. There were no boards miss ing from the attic floor then, he said. The state contends Haupt-
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FINCERPRINTS
 IN CONTENTION
 AT EARLY TRIAL
Ladder Clues Also Came in for Bitter Battle By
 the Defense
BY SIDNEY B. WHIPPLE United Press Stan Correspondent )

Pennington, N. J., Feb. 6-(UP) Bruno Richard Hauptmann's de- fense counsel fought long and bit- terly today to prove the New Jersey state police were lax in handling the first investigation of the Lindbergh crime.
 c. Lloyd Fischer, associate coun- sel for the former G m n ma- testimony of Frank Kelly, Paul Sjostrom, and Sergeant Louis Kubler, who had charge of the finger print and ladder clues. He did his utmost to demonstrate al- legged inefficiency of their work.
 The only new fact he was able to bring out, however, was that there was a beer stein on the win- dow sill at the time of the kidnap- ing. The beer stein had not prev iously been mentioned.
 No Fingerprints
 Fishers questioning revoived around the fact that no finger prints were found either in the nursery or on the ladder that pre- sumably was used to commit the kidnapping.
 In cross examination of the three witnesses, Attorney General
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
SCHOOL YOUTHS
 UNDER ARREST

westport. Conn. Feb. 6.-GUP). Five Norwalk high school youths. three of whom have police records. were keld today after authorities said they confessed to robbing a number of summer homes at Nor. walk and Wilton during the past three months. Elmer Herman, i6J William Semple, 20. Thomas Burke. 16. John ,Carrell. IT. and his brother. Robert. 1G. were ar. rested by state police who recoy- cred more than 500 articles report cd to have been stolen. T,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE 
Ten Per Cent Higher in Waterbury Than in the
 Other Cities
THIS WAS ADMITTED
 AT CONFERENCE TODAY:
Rep Mahaney Candidate for Chairman of the
 Veterans Group
BY WILLIAM J. MORlARTY (Spccial Legislative RepOrter)

Special Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, February 6 = Waterbury's automobile liability insurance rates are 10 per cent higher than those prevailing in other cities in Connecticut, it was admitted by representatives of the Aetna and Travellers Insurance companies at a conference in the office of State Insurance Commissioner Howard P. Durham yesterday af- ternoon.
 Present at the meeting in addi- tion to the commissioner and two actuaries of the above-named com mics were Representatives John D. Thoms of Waterbury and William P. McDermott of Nauga- tuck, both of whom have bills be- fore the legislature calling for an investigation of the auto liability rates in their respective commit
 Both of the insurance company actuaries stated that while the rates were higher in Waterbury and Naugatuck they were justified by the number of accidents occur ring in the territory embraced by both in the insurance schedules.
 However, more facts and figures are expected to be brought to bear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
Final Nelus Flashes
IRISH BILL WAS ATTACKED

citizenship bill, abolishing allegiance to the crown, was passed through it's report stage to- day by the Free State senate. Senator Oliver A. Cogarty attacked the bill and President De Valera "What nationality is De Valera! Cogarty asked. "He was an American in l9l6 When did be become Irish?" Cogarty said the bill provided opportunities for 'the riff raff of Europe to become Free State citizens"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
PROTECT RUBBER INDUSTRY

Washington, Feb 6.-UP) - Continued protection of the American rubber manufactur- ing industry was urged today by A. l.. Viles, president of the Rubber Manufacturers associa- tion, before the senate agricultural committee "export clinic Rubber manufacturing in the United States employs 13O,0OO people, Viles said. The manufactured product was valued at $535,- OOO,0OO in 1884, only 4 per cent of which was exported. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06


 White House pressure was re- sponsible for the 10th vote which haved the administration forces from seeing the purposes of their bill entirely changed.
 Advocates on the dole" plan of appropriations of $2,0OO,00O,- 900 for direct relief were deter mined toe ary their fight to the senate floor.
 The committee will meet again tomorrow in an effort to conclude work on the bill and report it to the senate.
 Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson who planned to have the senate today until Friday hoped to obtain permission to have the committee report tomor- row even though the senate was not meeting.
 The meeting of the committee was secret but it was learned that vigorous controversy developed.
 The changes recommended yes terday by the democratic member ship of the committee were adopt-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 6-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Feb 4th. compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: T'his Year Expenses Last Year $4,105,S54,76o.O7 $3,653,16l,Ss6.Sl
 Receipts
 $2,O94S12,7SS.7O $1,711396.944S4
 Deficit
 $2,011,O41.971 37 $l,935,764,941.S7 s2.2s7. .oso, ,s14.Ss $4.SOs,794.457.sS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
MORE LINDBERGH NOTES

Reids Grove, Md, Feb G. (UP)-Postmas- ter Julian B. Brinsfeld turned over to federal au- thorities today $15 in bills, the serial numbers o which he said corresponded with those of LindN bergh ransom notes. Brinsfeld said he believed the money came from truck drivers who had're- ceived it in New Jersey and New York in mar. ket produce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
Democrats Beat Dole Proposals
 m Relief Debate
Combination of Insurgents and Republicans Lost By One Vote-Bitter Arguments Before They
 Reached the Voting

Washington February = (UP) = coalition of democratic republican Senate appropriations committee insurgents was defeated by only vote today effort to wreck administrators recovery and relief program.
 The administration blocked proposal to substitute dole for the Roosevelt relief system.
 The vote was 10 to 10 and the proposed amendment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
STILL DISCUSSED

Washington. Feb. tUP, - The legislative program for the MIRA still Is in the disc 6ssiOn stage President Ro0sevelt said s1o- day. He indicated that further conferences would bc held before anything definite could be gives out. sarit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 6-(UP) Award of 10 scholarships total ing $2,505 to high-ranking stu dents of Harvard Dental School was announced today. Recipients include John Oskar, Lawrence, AL bert A. Leveton, Springfield and Harold Rapoport. Hartord, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
spoRTs REsORT ISOLATED

Geneva. Feb. 6-(UP) -Davos. famous winter sports resort, was isolated today after heavy ava Ianches which paralyzed ordinary communications. Several American tourists were believed to be there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
7luo Witnesses SnwHin1. Spending It, Was Year Was Paid
Had Many Gold Notes in the Roll He Displayed-De- fense Continued the Drive to Prove Fisch
 Was the Ransom Man
BY SIDNEY B. WHIPPLE United Press Staff Correspondcnt)

Pennington, N J.. February 6 - (UP) - Isidor Fisch was described by two witnesses today who had plenty of money of it in gold notes year after $50 OOO ransom was paid for the Lindbergh baby.
 Counsel for Bruno Richard Haupmann continued their drive try prove that Fsch not Hauptmann committed the Lindbergh crime
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
Markets At q Glance
Stocks drift lower in dull trading. Bonds irregular; foreign issues firm. Curh SfnckS dull and laMer

Curb stocks dull and lower. Chicago stocks lower in quiet trading. Call money 1 per cent. Dollar easier in sterling; steady in gold currences. Wheat off b to H cent; corn drops H to %; oats
 H lower. Cotton steady around previous closing levels. Rubber off II to 13 points, Bar silver off H at 53A cents au ounce. Copper 9 cents pound
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
COASTER IS DEAD

Shelton. Conn, Feb. 6 - (UP)
 Injured internally when his sled struck q parked automobile. George w. Goodman. IS. died at a hospital late yesterday. A compan- ion escaped with bruises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
The Weather

Fair-Cold Tonight; Thursday Fair-Milder Fun wsather Report Page 2.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
|COLONELF.. M. CADDI
 ON RETIRED LIST

Lieut.. Col Robert F. Gadd of the ordnance department of the Connecticut National Guard has been placed on the retired list and commissioned colonel according to an announcement from the ofice of Adjutant General William 2. Ladd.
 Col. Gadd joined Troop B., Cal- vary, CNG, in West Hartford in 1912; he became a sergeant in 1915 and later that same year a captain; in 1921 he was named major; Gov ernor Cross appointed him a col- oriel on his staff in January, 1881; and he was made quartermaster- general of the Colonel's staff June 1, 1883. He has headed the Con- necticut rifle team at national matches and in 1930 was one of the winners among the 1884 competi- tors in the navy matches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine (Meehan) Hahn was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martin Kelly, 220 Morse avenue to St. Fran cic Xavier'S church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev James Coughlin, assisted by Rev. James O'Connor and Rev. Charles Brennan. A muSi- cal program was rendered with Mrs. Mildred Roche Lezotte as soloist. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cem- etery with committal services by Father O'Connor. The pallbearers, all nephews of the deceased, were. Harold, Gerald and Joseph Dono- van, Vincent and Leo Cousey and William Meehan.
 The funeral of Joseph Yesaitis was held this morning at 8:30 o. clock from the home, 87 Green street to St. Joseph's church where 8 solemn mass of requiem was cel- ebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Plus Lutkus of LaSallette college; assist ed by Rev. Joseph Kazlauskas of Ansonia and Rev. Joseph Valentie- jus. Rev. Benedict GauronaskaS of Bridgeport and Rev. Peter Karlonas of New Britain were at the side al- tars. The musical program under the direction of Prof. Aleksis included 8 duet by Norbert and Alexander Aleksis and "Panis Angelicus" by Norbert Aleksis. Burial was in Cal vary cemetery with committal ser- vices by Father Lutkus assisted by Rev. Kazlauskas and Rev. Valen- tiejus. The pallbearers were: Joseph Rakauskas, William Leuginaus, An- thony GauronSkaS, Stanley Mikal- inas, Anthony Yesaitis and John Girdzijauskas.
 The funeral of Elidine Leona Pa- tenaude was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Belleville Funeral Home, 68 East Clay street to St. Ann's church where 8 mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Bertrand Parent. A special musical program was rem dered by the choir with Miss Marie Gervais as soloist. A delegation from the Danes de St. Ann in- cludes: Mrs. Alfred Verzina, Mrs. George Frigon, Mrs. Edward Be- langer, Mrs. Amedee Bernatchez, Mrs. Joseph Martin, Mrs. Ernest Soucy.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: George Fri gon, Xavier Thifault, Napoleon Doyon, Anthony Ayotte, Ernest Soucy and Alfred Joselin.
 The funeral of Mrs. Angelina Calo Crosse was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home of her daughter, 140 Cherry street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Joseph Valdam- brini. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. The pallbearers were: Daniel Malugutto. Michael Paternoster, Jo- seph Rinaldi, Michael Rinaldi, Ray mond Paternostro and Paul Guglielmo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
ARMY GARRISONS TO BE INCREASED
Recruiting Resumes to Ex- pand New EngIand's
 Regular Troops

Boston, Dec. .2S.--New England's regular army garriSOnS will be irl- creased immediately by the addition of 400 men under the army expan- sion program, first corps area of- ficials said here today. An addition al 200 men will be authorized, com- mencing January l. i
 Instructions have been sent to post and regimental commanders and to all recruiting stations throughout the six states to com- mence enlistment of the new men at once.
 Vacancies in every branch of the service will be available to men who desire to enlist for service with army units in New England.
 The increase in the New England garrisons has been made possible by action of the last congress which authorized an increase in the enlist ed strength of the army to 165, ,000 men.
 Men wishing to enlist for the New England garisons may apply at any of the army recruiting stations lo- cated in principal cities usually in the federal building) or at any of the regular army posts. Regular army posts are located at: Fort Devens, Aver, Mast Fort Ethan Allen, Burlington, Vt; Fort Adams, Newport, R. T.; Fort Banks, Win throp, Mass; Fort Williams, Port land, Me-; Fort H. G. Wright, near New London.
 Resumption of recruiting in the six New England states marks the first time since October first that enlistments have been offered for corvice with New England units.
 First corps area officials antici- pate that the additional quota for the New England states will be filled at an early date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
WIFE REMEMBERED ICAR KNOCKS DOWN IN DOCTORS WILL JOSEPH DUNN, g

Seriou head injuries were sustain ed yesterday afternoon by Joseph Dunn, nine year old son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph F. Dunn of 127 Elliott avenue, when he was struck and knocked down by a car. The machine was operated by Ernest Sathory, of 613 Meriden road.
 The boy is at St. Marys hospital. It is feared that his skull may have been fractured.
 Sathory has been released by Coroner John T. Monzani on his ow nrecognizance. He and the boys parents were questioned by the cor- Oner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
SEMETAS, URBAN
 FRACTURE NOSES
fSpecial to The Democratl


 Bethany, Dec. 23-Joseph Seme- tas of 819 Bank Street and Michael Urban of 678 North Riverside street, Waterbury residents, were injured late last evening when the car, driv- en by the former, left the Bethany Road and crashed into parked car, occupantless and the owner un- known.
 Semetas, 1t is believed, lost con- trol of the Dodge sedan as he was returning from New Haven. He re- ceived a fractured nose, and lacera- tions of the wrist and forehead while Urban sustained a fractured nose and severe decorations of the scalp.
 Both men were taken to Nauga- tuck by a New England bus driver where they were treated by Dr. Charles Kennedy before being re- moved to the Waterbury hospital. State Trooper Maurice Purtell in- vestigated and stated this morning that arrests will follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
LEADPOISONINC
 CLAIM SETTLED

I.|
 Howard N. Turney of 16 Delaware av'nue Is awarded 4262.60 to settle his compensation claim against Eric e. Anderson of Naugatuck, ac- cording t6 Q stipulation agreement approved today by Commissioner James M. Lynch. The claim was based on lead poisoning the claim ant sustained while working as g. painter in the respondents employ. Other agreements approved today include: Lawson Luth of 32 Camp street and the Connecticut Co, hand injury, $l3.63 weekly during disabil- aty; Martin Gilbert of Watertown and the, Taft school, WatertOwn, arm injury, $9.8l weekly during dis ability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

HAYES Mrs. Evelyn Wilson Hayes, wife of Robert w. Hayes of 1l6 Laval street, died this morning at her home 40 Lake street, Oak Park, Illinois.
 She is survived by her husband. Robert Hayes. of this city, well known Word War Veteran and member of the D. A. ": two sons, Keenneth and Robert of Oak Park. Illinois; one brother, Ernest Y. Will son of Forest Hills, l. T. two broth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Medhi Jonus, 264 Hamilton ave- nue Selma Jaffer, 312 Hamilton avenue.
 Charles A. Nardozzi, 233 Bishop street; Florence M. Spino, 92 Lin- wood street.