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Evening star., 1935-05-31
ATTACK IS BEGUN
ON CONSTITUTION
House Members Declared
Considering Convention
to ReWrite 1t.

Ev the Associated Press.
A group of House members was said
today to be preparing to assemble i'm
media tely to canvass the possibility of
holding a convention to rewrite the
Constitution.
Representative Maverick. Demo-
crat, of Texas, who is planning TO
carry the issue to the Nation in a radio
address, said today that Representa-
tive Keller, Democrat. of Illinois, pres
ent chairman of the group. would call
the meeting lin the next few days"
Describing the rulings of the Su-
preme Court against N R. A. and the
Frazier-Lemke farm moratorium act
as forcing the country back Ito rule
of fang and claw the Texan as
serted:
Legislation can't 60 on forever
being thwarted by the Supreme Court
The question is. are We going to go
about it in an orderly way to obtain
proper changes in government to in
sure our having decent country to
live in?"
Would Check Final Powers.
He said the court either ought to
be deprived of the power to invalidate
acts of Congress or some system
should be established whereby any
act held unconstitutional would be-
come constitutional if repaSsed by
Congress.
Constitutional conventions can be
ordered only upon demand of legisla-
t,lres of tWo-thrds of the States.
Afterward. any change must be ap-
proved by three-fourths of the legls-
latures.
Maverick told reporters that he and
others in what is known AS the lib
eral camp considered the convention
necessary because the Constitution is
not in keeping with the need of the
times.
A constitutional convention. he
said could be put through in
hurry if the american people would
understand that it was convention
10 adjust their economic welfare and
set up an economic system that's fair.
and if they could know that special
interests wouldn't control it"
Written for Colonies.
The Constitution was written for
IL widely separated, rural British
colonies" Maverick asserted 1T is
time political partisanship and dema-
Ioeuery and business selfshness were
over. From a studied viewpoint We
have got TO apply the rules of modern
political science and economics based
on a machine age and the concentra-
tion of wealth.
The Supreme Court decisions. he
said, have put the Nation in a more
serious predicament than most people
believe.
I'm worried sick" he added.
The invalidation of the farm debts
moratorium act. he said. will result in
two TO three million persons being put
of their farms. The high courts N.
r. A. findings. he said. will mean
widespread strikes and a return of
child labor.
Evening star., 1935-05-31
Prince of Astl1rias and Wife
Kiss to Bind Reconciliation

when he was asked if his father.
former King Alfonso of Spain. had
opposed the reconciliation.
mo. no." he said. Everything
is o. K"
Before meeting his wife, the prince
talked to reporters. but announced
f1rst-off that he would say nothing
about his personal affairs or about
politics. He pulled from his pocket
a typewriter statement. 1t said:
Il have come to New York to
meet my wife. the Countess DE Co.
vadonga. who has been visiting in
Cuba with her family for the past
few months. have always been
eager to see America and experience
the thrill of arriving in New York
for the first time.
The length # my visit is in
definite, but the countess and / in
tend to return TO Paris within the
next six months. 1t is strictly pri-
vate visit and we have no set plans.
For obvious reasons, I must ex-
cu'e myself from talking about my
private affairs Or commenting On any
political matter
Evening star., 1935-05-31

BY the Associated Press:
NEW YORK. May 30.-The Prince
of Asturias was reconciled with his
wife today on the promenade deck Of
the liner Washington.
''Everything is o. X" said the
former heir to the Spanish throne.
The Princess (that's what he called
herr streaked aboard the liner as soon
as it docked. She threw her arms
about her royal husband and gave
him resounding kiss. The Prince.
inclined to be little stiff as the boat
made its way up the bay, unbent in
happiness.
The Prince and his wife sat on
ping-pong table, chatted in Spanish
to each other. and kissed for the
cameramen. kissed again for the
movies and kissed again for good luck.
The Princess was inclined to be
facetious. She told reporters. SAY
we will be divorced tomorrow. Go
ahead. say that"
Then she kissed her Prince again.
The pair had been separated since
last November. The princes remark
that everything is o. X" came
Evening star., 1935-05-31

and his wife, a councillor at Maine
camp which he directed, set out on
the canoe trip from Caucomogomac
Lake September %. They expected to
arrive at st. Francis on the Canadian
border October IA
When they failed to appear there
several days later an intensive search
was begun by air and water.
On November their canoe was
found submerged near the shore of
Eagle Lake. Next day a woman's hat
Evening star., 1935-05-31

memorial plaque erected to the a.
men who lost their lives during the
construction Of Boulder Dam was un-
veiled at the dam yesterday.
Senator Pat McCarran Of Nevada
the principal speaker, paid a high
tribute to labor, which, he said, had
made the great project possible.
Above a frieze depicting the dam
and the benefits it will bring are the
words: They labored that millions
might see a brighter day."
Evening star., 1935-05-31
BODY Of WEBSTER
REPORTED FOUND
Disappearance of Maine
Man Believed Solved
by Discovery.
BY the Associa ted Press.

BY the Associa ted Press.
AUGUSTA, Me-, May 3I.-The
body of Robert Webster of Dover Fox
croft, vice president of the National
Association of Camp Directors. miss
ing since last Fall, was reported found
in Eagle Lake yesterday.
Forestry Commissioner Neil L. Vio-
lette said he had been informed of the
discovery by State Forestry Depart
ment men.
Webster's bride. the former June
Danforth of Dover Foxcroft, who was
with him on a canoe trip down the
Allagash River, was still unaccounted
for.
Webster, an excellent woodsman.
Evening star., 1935-05-31
MARY PICKF0RD ENDS
NEW CAREER ON STAGE
Pressure of Responsibilities in
Film Producing Forces Clos
ing of "Coquette."

By the Associated Press.
PORTLAND. Greg, May 31.-pres-
sure of executive responsibilities in
the producing end of motion pictures
has forced Mary Pickford to terminate
new stage career.
The actress made the announce
ment Yesterday as she arrived by
plane from Hollywood. After five
performances of "Coquette. she will
close here tomorrow. The show opened
in Seattle two weeks ago. Miss Pick
ford had planned a tour of several
months in the Pacific Northwest. the
Mountain States and in the South.
The upheaval in the affairs of the
United Artists Corp. caused her to
postpone her scheduled opening here
last Monday and to fly to Hollywood
for directors meeting of the big
producing and distributing organiza-
ton.
Evening star., 1935-05-31

and coat, identified as belonging to
Mrs. Webster, we're found.
Veterans Of the woods expressed the
belief the couple were thrown in the
water when a squall struck the lake
October IL.
Evening star., 1935-05-31
Russians Ban Street ROwdies

MOSCOW, May 81 Municipal
authorities decided yesterday that
swearing and discourtesy to women on
the streets of Moscow are to be con-
sidered rowdyism. hereafter, punish
able by fine or deportation from the
CITY.
Evening star., 1935-05-31
Sentiment Observed.

Soil from his birthplace was sent
for the flowers on Wolfe's memorial in
Quebec.
Evening star., 1935-05-26

looming indistnct in the darkness. To hell
with them Those bombs could only be used
in close quarters. When it came to close
quarters. the federal men were going to be the
first on the scene The sheriff could like it or
lump it. He wouldn't have been in on the
thing at all if it hadn't been for the federal
men. The Waxon outfit had been holed up in
this house for ten days, and the sheriff hadn't
even suspected it.
Arlton thought of the gossip he'd heard
from Peterson, the government undercover
operative who had sent in the tip. There was
an election coming on. There was hot fight
over the office of sheriff The sheriff was max
ing house to house canvass. The story went
that the sheriff had gone to the house. Bill
Waxon, himself had answered the door. The
sheriff had said he'd noticed the old place was
tenanted, wanted to know if Waxon was
voter. Waxon had assured him he was and
pledged his support.
There probably wasn't anything to the
story. Peterson had vivid imagination. He
was dependable enough when it came to the
basic facts, but he always liked to dress them
up with bunch of incidents to give them
color. There might have been something to it,
at that The sheriff, Dick realized, wasn't so
hot. But, when it came to that, it was
wonder sheriffs made good as often as they
did Nine times out of ten they'd had no pre-
Evening star., 1935-05-26

This is the gang that has been ruthlessly
shooting down people who defended the prop
erty that was entrusted to them. These men
are killers! They're desperate! They're crim-
inals There s no orcmanceabout them They're
just plain killers They've got certain daring,
a certain resowcefulness and a certain
bravery. Don't underestimate any of those
qualities, but don't give them any chances.
"Sheriff Argyle Will advance with US. You
other men will take up the positions that have
been assigned to you. You know the country.
You know your Instructions Let's gor'
Perkett consulted the luminous dial of his
wrist t-watch. The darkness gave forth shuf-
fling sounds as men moved away.
Perkett whispered to Dick Arlton, "Stick
close to me- Dick. When you start tossing
tear bombs through the windows, keep just
as close to the side of the house as you can.
And be careful not to run around corners.
Some of these deputies will be pretty much
excited. They're as likely to shoot you as not
if you come busting out around the corner of
the house,
Dick nodded. Then, remembering that Per-
kett couldn't see the nod in the darkness, said,
briefly, Check"
Sheriff Argyle said, II don't think these
chaps are as bad as all that. Why don't you
boys wait until it gets light and -"
He broke off as a dog started to bark The
men strained to attention listening. The dog
continued to bark.
instructions, Perkett said, were to mo-
mentarily cease moving if there was any dis
turbance. didn't know they had dog.
THAT dog must be something new" Sheriff
Argyle said. I'm willing to swear they didn't
have dog couple of days ago."
Dick thought back to the story Peterson
had told of the sheriff soliciting the political
support of the newcomers He said nothing.
Evening star., 1935-05-26

vious experience Now, hunting criminals was
a science. He'd realized it after Perkett had
put him through his intensive training OF
course -.
Perkett was speaking in low, steady tones
You men will take up your assigned posi-
tions. Don't go rushing frenziedly around
through the darkness. Don't use any lights.
Don't take unnecessary chances. Don't make
any unnecessary noise. Don't whisper. We
should have the place surrounded in ten min
utes. Wen allow twenty. for good measure.
Start advancing. Don't try to get too close.
Concentrate upon picking cover you can drop
behind if shooting starts. Keep your guns
ready. If shooting starts. don't waste bullets,
and don't forget some of your own men will
be on the other side of the house. It'll be dark
enough so you can see the flash of guns. Shoot
at the flashes. Fire burst from the machine
guns and then quit Wait until you see another
fash.
"If we can rely on the past history of these
men, they'll try shooting their way through.
Watch the entrances. Keep your guns well
loaded When they break into the open, shoot,
and shoot to kill. You're dealing with rats
and murderers, kidnappers and thugs.
This is the gang that kidnapped the
Jepston girl and collected ransom. after the
girl was dead This is the gang that has been
robbing banks at the rate of four month
Evening star., 1935-05-26


was in the air. Mature seemed
hushed, awaiting the coming day 1t was as
though the night were holding its breath.
Dick Arlton noticed that his mouth was
dry as he handed out the machine gun
from the back of the car. Its steel barrel
scraped against the side of Il e door. Someone
whispered warning "Shhh" from the
darkness
Arlton's fingers were cold. He wished some
of those sheriff's men would get in the car
and start passing out the guns if they were
going to be so touchy. The house was good
quarter of mile away. 1t would have been
impossible for the noise of a suaping gun
barrel to be heard over that distance even
through the stiffness of the night. Hoarse
sbilants of whispering voice sounded from
the right.
Arlton scowled and wished those damn
sheriffs men could manage to keep from
whispering Good Lord! They ID rehearsed the
thing plenty of times! Frank Perkett had
even drawn diagram of the place. repre-
sented each man by numbered bit of card
board, had the men shove the pieces of
cardboard around over the map, so that every
thing could go like clockwork.
They'd shut off the motors of the three
police cars at the top of the hill, turned out
the lights and coasted the last three quarters
of a mile, coming down the long, steady grade
with nothing but starlight to show them the
road ahead.
He passed out the last of the sub machine
guns. He fastened a sack containing tear
bombs to his belt, handed similar sack to
Frank Perkett The sheriffs men didn't like it.
Not that they said anything. but Arlton could
sense silent hostility from the shadowy figures
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29
State Modernization
 Loan Quota Exceeded
Federal Housing Administration Given Fine Support
 By Connecticut Financial Institutions

percentage it remains the same and with Connecticut 37% above its quota obtained through the fall and winter months when building activity is at tis lowest ebb, we can look forward to, a far greater per- centage of increase now that spring is here with its normal stimulus for the building industry. Now is the time for all property owners to thoroughly check their homes and business properties for any type of modernization repair and renovation work is eligible to be done under the National Housing act. All types of equipment can also be financed, as long as it it not movable.
 The Better Housing movement enables property owners in good tsanding to borrow from $100 to $2, 900 for this purpose. This money to be used to pay for materials or labor immediately upon comple- tion in cash. The property owner repays the financial institution the amount of this loain in equal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29

Naugatuck, March 29 - The housing committee of the Nauga- tuck Chamber of Commerce re- ports that as of March 13. 1885, Connecticut to date has exceeded it's quota by 37% on modernization loans under title I of the National Housing act, as announced by John r. Gaffey, state director for the Federal Housing administration. Connecticuts quota up to March 18th, MT Gaffey said, was $678,584 and the modernization loans grant, ed through lending agencies have reached the praiseworthy figure of $928, ,059 placing Connecticut $249,- 475 above it's quota. This fine showing is indicative of the splen- did support Connecticut financial institutions are giving the Federal Housing administration and the advantages offered to property owners to repair and modernize their homes.
 Connecticut's quota in dollars is constantly increasing Mir Gaffey said. from month to month, but in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29

Plans for a spirited campaign to enlist all eligible members of the Yankee Division Veterans associa- ton auxiliary will be laid at a meeting to be hold at the armory next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The reason for the membership campaign is that the I'D is now a national organization the local post having been given charter some time ago.
 Mrs Mary Grove, president Of the auxiliary is contracting. all eligigible members of the auxiliary, including, wives, sisters, and mothers of I'D veterans, in an att tempt to have them attend Tues day nights meeting. Plans to make the auxiliary an active organization throughout the year will be made.
 Discussion also will be held con- corning the auxiliary's participa- tion in the national convention to be held this coming June in New Haven. TheNYD mems post is mak- ing elaborate preparations for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29
Mrs Hoffman Dies

Local friends of Mrs Margaret Hoffman. AZ, wife of Oto Hoffman of Cliff stret, were shocked to hear of her death yesterday at the Wa terbury hospital. Mrs Hoffman had been sick about a month. She was . member of Ramona Council, Daughters of Pocahontas, of Bea- con Valley Grange and of Colum- bian Rebekah Lodge, No 100. I. O.. O. F. She was also a member of St Michael's Episcopal church.
 She is survived by her husband, two sons, Earl La Valley of Nauga- tuck and Herbert LaValley of New York. one daughter. Marie of Naugatuck; three stepsons. Walter and Elmer of Naugatuck and Har- old of New York City; her mother. Eunice Platt Hill of Thomaston and one brother, Burton Wedge of Torrington.
 The funeral will be held to-mor- row afternoon at o'clock from the Bailey Funeral Home. 62 Oak street to St Michael's church where services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Rev Arthur F. Lewis, rector. will offlciate. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery.
 The funeral home will be open to visitors this afternoon until 4 o'clock and tonight from z to g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29
Young Democratic Meeting

A meeting of the Young Demo- cratic Club will be held Monday night at o'clock in the borough courtroom, 1t was announced today by Matt Scully, president of the organization. Plans for d smoker will be discussed.
 Plans for the clubs activities in the spring election will be talked over but the club does not intend to take an active part, as a group in the democratic caucuses, Mir Scully said. As the meeting is to an important one, good attend ance is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29
Tuneral of MT Mikalchus

The funeral of John Mikal- .efus of New York City, who died an Brooklyn, Wednesday. will be held at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning from the home of his sis eer.in-law Anna Mikalchus of 8 Diamond street to St Mary's church at o'clock where a re- auiem mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in St James ceme- Eery. Rev Richard P. Morrissey, pastor, will celebrate the mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29
Going tO Waterbury

A number of Naugatuck adult education class teachers will go to Waterbury tomorrow morning to attend the first of a series of meetings of adult education in- structors of the state. The meet ing will be held at Crosby High school. State Adult Education Di- rector Robert c. Deming will ad- dress the assemb blaze. Other meet ings are planned for New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford and other large cities of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29
|YD Auxiliary Plans
 Membership Drive
Local Unit Now Affiliated With National Organization;
 Campaign Opens to Enlist All Eligibles

big event and a goodly representa- ton from Waterburl is the aim or the officers in charge. All persons eligible to join the auxiliary who have not been contacted by Mrs Grove are urged to attend Tues- day nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29

DOWHng campaign Managee
 Francis Bowling, well known lo- cal democrat, has been named campaign manager of Burgess Jo- seph Dinneny in the latter's fight for denomination. A "Dinneny- For Burgess" dirve was started last night. About 75 supporters of the first ward burgess left from Carroll's avern to Camp Windy at Lake Quassapaug where rally was held.
 Each pledged from five to 10 votes for MT Dinneny, it is report ed. Entertainment was furnished with Harold Murtha doing a solo. Charles O'Connor a buck and wing dance, and speakers included Peter Brooks, Edward Ryan and Per sonal Tax Collector James Bren- nan.
 The campaign for women sup porters of Mir Dinneny will start next week. it was announced George McSamara will oppose MI Dinneny for the nomination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29
April 1 Final Date

New subscribers for the Nauga- tuck Building and Loan shares have up to and including April 1 to pay dues on the shares they re- gently bought. it was announced to- day by the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce.
 The installments are payable at the office of the association on Maple street near the town hall. Secretary F. J. Iingenheld will be there during the day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29

Naugatuck. March 29-With the democratic caucuses less than two weeks away there are still three or The candidates for burgess who have not yet announced their stand m re-nomination of Warden John I. Sheridan as democratic stand ard-bearer.
 These are Burgesses Joseph Din- neny. Leo Brophy and Candidate George McNamara. A statement by MT McNamara was expected soon in this respect and reports have v he will announce to support MT Sheridan.
 Burgess Victor Burkus, third ward burgess, has come out Tor the present warden and Thomas Grant, who is fighting MT Burkus i that ward, announced at the start of his campaign he will oppose Sheridan.
 At the caucuses delegates picked by the burgess candidates are chosen and at the convention they select the warden, the majority ruling. In view of the fact the sell cction of burgess delegates results in selection of warden, many dem- ocrats and independents in town feel the three candidates who have not taken a definite stand should do so immediately.
 As one man pointed out, these candidates have ben lining up sup porters and many of these per- sons who promise to vote for them don't know whether they will SUD- port Sheridan in the convention or not"
 Some time ago MT Dinneney was questioned on this matter by the Democrat and at that time stated it was a little early. Yesterday he refused to comment on the matter, saying he would leave it up to his supporters.
 MT McNamara said early this week he would have a statement to make in the middle of the week about this matter, but none has been forthcoming as yet.
 Mir Dinneny is a member of the Carroll faction and reports are this group will line up with Town Com mitteeman Chairman Frank T. Green against the re-nomination of Warden Sheridan. Just what stand Burgess Brophy of the second ward will take remains to be seen. As yet he has made no statement He is . member of the Gren fac- &ion.
 i If any definite opposition to re- nomination of Warden Sheridan is brewing, the candidate of the gro0p sponsoring such opposition 1 is being successfully kept secret.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29
Card Party TOniel,t

A card party, proceeds of which will go to the Nauagtuck Ambu- lance fund will be held tonight in St Mary's parish hall at 8:15 o'clock by the Children of Mary of that church. Awards will be made and refreshments served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29

monthly installments running any, where from one to three years and sometimes five years. No collater- al or endorsers are necessary to borrow this money for moderniza- ton purposes and the complete charge for a loan of this type is $500 per $100 per year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-29
Prepare Dressings

Volunteer workers were prepar- fng surgical dressings at the local Red CSross Chapter to-day. At ir- regular intervals the supply of sur gieal dressings here runs short and these workers generously contri- lbute of their time and energy to prepare some more.
 Miss Marion Keeffe, executive secretary of the local chapter, will attend the state convention of so- cial workers in Hartford on April 12. 12 and 14.