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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
CHELSEA BLAZE
 WAS HARD FOUGHT

Chelsea, Mass, Dec. T-UP0- Fire which ragged for an hour and a half despite efforts of firemen from five cities virtually destroyed six buildings and menaced Chel- sea's ragshop district to-day. The first estimate of damage was $50,- 900 but Fire Chief David M. Hud- son of Chelsea later expressed doubt that it would exceed $i5,000. One fireman, Ladderman William J. White of Chelsea, was treated at the scene for head injuries suffered when he was struck by a falling ob- ject.
 Trapped by flames and smoke, Miss Helen Kraulowski, 2, of Chel- sea leaped from a second-story window of the plant of Bargar Brothers, dealers in wiping and pcl- ishing cloths. in which building the fire started. Her fall was broken by William Bargar, her employer, and she suffered only a foot fracture
 Miss Kraulowski was the only oc- cupant of the buildingfi Forty per- sons employed in the other fire- swept structures were either at Inch or escaped unassisted.
 Besides the Bargar plant, build ings ruined were those housing the Essex Wool Stock Company and The American Wiping Rag Com- pany: Joseph Newman: Max Levine Bottling Works, and two buildings of M. Engbar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
AUTO DEATHS IN
 US. DECREASED

Chicago. Dec. 27.-(UP)-The number of deaths from automobile accidents in the United States de- creased substantially in November. l935, as compared to November, 1884, 1t was announced today by the National Safety Council. The reduc- ton for the month was F per cent and led the council to forecast that the auto accident toll for the year may fall below that Of 1884. In the various population groups these cities were named as the country's safest:
 Milwaukee, Wis. Providence, R. l., Fall River, Mass, Oak Park. and Evanston, H., (tie) Tucson, AriZ., and Astoria, Ore.
 During the first Il months this year 32,1 persons lost their lives in auto accidents, the report said, compared with 32,463 during the same period last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
NEW HAVEN ROAD HAS IMPROVED
First Month Under Board of Trustees Shows Gain
 in Receipts

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 27.-(UP) --The New Haven railroad system showed an encouraging improve ment in it's financial operations during the first month of it's trus- teeShip, according to report sub- mitted today to the interstate con- merce commission.
 The three trustees appointed 10 reorganize the road under the fed- eral bankruptcy act, reported that for the month of November the deficit had been decreased $229, 785 to $4l9,758, as compared with the corresponding month of last year, while gross revenues jumped 8 per cent. The November deficit was the smallest for that month since 1882.
 Revenues Increased
 Gross revenues, both passenger and freight, increased SAT ,055 while operating expenses increased $267,- 649. For the eleven months Of this year gross revenues amounted to $64, ,786, ,264, an increase of $1.- 277,O24, and operating expenses dee creased $600,858, notwithstanding higher wage and fuel costs. For the eleven months net railway oper- ating income improved by $2,472,- PAS, while the deficit was decreased $1,764, ,lS7 to $3,263,398. The report was the first to be compiled by the trustees, President Howard s. Palmer; Winthrop M. Daniels and James Lee Loomis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
MORE WORKERS ON
 EZRA WILL QUIT

Hartford, Conn, Dec. T.-(UP)- Unless $20.000 is obtained from Washington, the jobs of 26 EZRA workers engaged for the past two years in social welfare work among jail prisoners, will end tomorrow.
 State EZRA Director Miss Eleanor H. Little said requests had been made for this amount by Gov. Cross. U. s. Sen. Augustine Lonergan, and State WPA Director Matthew A. Daly to continue the work for an- other six months.
 Since the program was inaug,rrat- ed two years ago, she said, approxi- mately FOO prisoners had been aid- ed in rehabilitation and a survey had been made with 8 view to im- proving jail conditions in general. The government had been giving the program s44.OO0 a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
RADIO WORKERS
 TO FORM UNION

Pittsburgh, Dec. T-(UP)-Rep- resentatives of 30,000 union work men in radio manufacturing plants throughout the country will demand an international charter under the industrial form, 1t was learned to- day. The demand will be made at the convention of the radio work CTS union which convened here to- day it was learned, firing another shot at William Greens manage ment of the American Federation of Labor.
 When the delegates vote on the matter they promise to align them selves with John L. Lewis, chief of the United Mine Workers of America, and against the present A. F. of L. policy of craft unions.
 Lewis recently resigned from the A. F. of L. executive council in a dispute with Green over the indus trial and craft union question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
RATE SCHEDULE
 HAS BEEN ASKED

Washington, Dec. 27 = (UPo - Wholesale distributors of electric energy in interstate commerce were ordered to-day to file rate schedules with the federal power commission by January 15.
 The order, issued by Chairman Frank R. McNinch, was the first step toward control of utility rates under authority granted in the pub- lie utility act of 1885.
 The commission called utility companies attention to the provi~ sion in the federal power act which forbids any changes in rates, charges, contracts or agreements filed with the commission under the act except on approval of the com mission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
MILK FIDDLER
 BAUBA GUILTY
Long Delayed Case Ends Today - Fined $lOO,
 Ten Days in Jail

Joseph A. Bauba, 22, of Bethle- hem, milk peddler, was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail when he was found guilty of reckless driving by Judge John F. McGrath in city court this morn- ing. The court fixed bonds of $500 for appeal to common pleas court, at request of defense counsel, but the appeal had not been taken at press time.
 Bauba was accused of having driven his International truck into an automobile operated by Joseph Coskie of 167 Highland avenue at the Freight and North Riverside streets intersection in the, after noon of July 20th. q
 Spirited Defense
 Two policemen and g surveyor convinced the court of the guilt of the accused. Attorney Michael v. Blansfield presented Q spirited de. feI1se and charged, that though the intersection is one of the most da1- gerous in the city. the accused had the right of way at the time of the collision. He charged further that the case was a civil matter and asked for discharge of his client.
 Arthur Wood, local surveyor, whom Judge McGrath characterized
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
CONN. co. CLAIMS
 ORDERED FILED

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 27-(UP) Federal Judge Carroll c. Hincks today ordered all claims and interest of creditors and stockholders of the bankrupt Connecticut Co. to be filed before April 1, 1886, with the com panys comptroller, G. T. Carmi- chael.
 He also ordered claimants in tort, whose claims accrued prior to Oc- tober 3l, when the traction concern petitioned for reorganization, to file before the same date.
 Tn Q third order Judge Hincks appointed the law firm of Graham. McAGahon, Buell. & Knox of New York city. as couynsel for Clinton L. Bardo. trustee of the New York. Westchester and Boston Railway O.. a subsidiary of the New Haven system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Edmund Diana Is Shot
 By Bristol Resident
Thrown From Auto, By Shooter, in Front of Police Headquarters -Staggers Into Station Collapsed
 in the Arms of Policeman

With Q bullet lodged in his lung, just above the heart, Edmund Diana, 1e, of 30 Kenyon street, staggered into police headquarters at 10 o'clock this morning. laroriously climbed the stairs to ttleydetective bureau as he clutched his hands to his wound, and fell into the arms of Patrolrnan Fred Hickey, gaspifig, I'm shot, flick. I'm shot," First re- fusing to give police any inforna- ton about the shooting affray, Diana later told a bizarre story that sent local and Bristol police into determined manhunt for the alleged -wielder, Norman Parent, about 20, of Bristol, and for at least two more persons who are wanted as material witnesses.
 Dumped Him at Station
 First claiming that when he was shot Parent and he were "only fool. ing", Diana later, in the hospital, related that he had been shot in, or outside of a house at 120 Meadow street, and then put into car by Parent, driven to Grand street n front of the City Hall, and dumped from the car. Parent, he said, drove away, and he made his way into the police station.
 While Parent had the gun iil his hand and placed 1t against his chest, Diana said, the Bristolite put his finger on the trigger, shouted,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
GERMANY WILL
 HAVE AIR FORCE
Defiant of Versailles Pact Which Prevented Her
 From Going Into Air
BY PAUL KECSKEMETI 1885, by United Pres.

Copyright, 1885, by United Press) Berlin, Dec. 27.-(UP).-Germany, pointed toward returning to first rank as 8 great world power, re- vealed today it's plans for 8 formid- able naval air force.
 As has been the case with the army and the land air force, the revelation came as an indirect but bold defiance of the Versailles treaty, by which Germany was to have no military air force at all.
 It was made in the flrst edition of the German air force annual.
 It disclosed plans for torpedo car- rying seaplanes, bombers fitted with machine guns, big aircraft carriers, warships with catapults and special seaplanes for spreading smoke screens to conceal the battle i11a- neuvers of the fleet.
 Necessary For Navy
 General Hermann Goering, air minister, in the preface to this first public report of the new ministry, wrote:
 "An air force is necessary for a navy, as to an army, especially in time of war, it is at the same time vital for coast defense in case ene- my warships attempt a bombard- ment of the coast"
 High officers of the new air force contribute articles in which they emphasize the importance of the navy air force in any war.
 Any navy, the experts agree, would be severely handicapped
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

q am not one of those who go around spreading over-confidence,s Col. Knox said. "The republican party faces its toughest fight since l896."
 High cost of government and the building of what he regards as a political bureaucracy" in Washing- ton are major issues for 1886 in Col. Knoxs opinion.
 Col. Did Some Checking
 T have just been checking treas. ury figures in Washington" he said, "and l find that of the $4,800, ,000, 900 work relief fund which was pushed through with such haste, nearly $3, 800, ,000,000 Is still unexpended, nearly 8 year after the appropria- ton bill was introduced.
 T am cynical enough to believe that this money is being held back so that when the expenditure comes it will have the maximum political effect.
 "If we continue to build central authority in Washington at the rates at which we have been going, we shall destroy local self-govern-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
GOLD CAN CURE
 RHEUMATISM

Chicago, Dec. 27-(U.P) = Aged gentlemen with gold in their pock- cts and rheumatism in their knees may hereafter. with the aid of a physician, transfer some of the gold to their knees and rid them- selves of the rheumatism.
 The journal of the American Medical Association reported to-day experiments with several hundred cases of rheumatism have shown a definite improvement after iniec- tions of solutions of gold-bearhls content.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
PREMIER LAVAL
 HAS HARD FIGHT
French Deputies Expected
 to Battle All Day; Laval Has Good Chance
By RALPH HETNZEN (C0pyright, 1035, by United Press)

(COpyrtSnt, 1V5o, Dy Onlteu kressj
 Paris, Dec. 27- (UP)-Premier Pierre Laval faced the chamber of deputies today in defense of his pol- icy in the Italian Ethiopian crisis.
 His government was at stake. More, the immediate future of Frances foreign policy depended on the opinion of parliament as indi- cated in the debate to follow his speech.
 Today or omorrow-most prob- ably tomorrow-at the end of the debate, Laval was faced with the necessity for demanding a vote of confidence.
 Political experts of all shades of opinion expressed belief that Laval would win-but by majority of but from 20 to 25. SO small as to leave his position still at the mercy of men ready to vote against him when they see fit.
 In Difficult Position
 A man without party, an inde- pendent leading a coalition cabinet made up of parliamentary groups of widely divergent opinion on in- portant matters, Laval was in a poe sition where few men who lacked his coolness under fire, could hope to survive.
 Laval the premier was defending the work of Laval the foreign miIl- ister. The swarthy little senator and mayor of the red Paris suburb of Aubervilliers drafted with Sir Sam- uel Hoare of Great Britain, the re- jected French British proposals for settlement of the Italian-E Ethiopian war.
 Hoare lost his job because of the roar of protest against the propos-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
ODD ADVERTISER
 DIES SUDDENLY
Frank Dorr of Boston Made Department Store
 Most Famous

Birmingham, Mass. Dec. 27.- (UP)-Frank I. Door, 72, who cre- ated the novel advertising system that made Raymond's. Inc, of Bos- ton a nationally-known department store, died suddenly of heart disease at his home here today.
 He had been president of Ray mond's since the death in 1915 of George Raymond. the founder.
 It was Dorr who created "Unkle Eph," a hick character who ap- peared at the Boston store aboard a bandwagon periodically and around whom Raymonds unusual advertising campaigns have cen- tered.
 Other Characters
 Other advertising characters of Doris creation included Ant Mary" Miss Baskum, the fattest woman in Smugginsville," "Si Tool er," "Algy Perkins," Bat Connor, |" and Lish Smuggins, who supposedly soaked" customers at his Smug- ginsville store and thus forced them ,(COntiuued on Page 4.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
FOUR NATIONS
 TO AID BRITAIN
Give Assurance They Will Give Help If Italy
 Makes Attack
By FREDERICK KUH United Press Stan COrrespOndent)

(Onlbe0 EreSS 0ban GOfFeSpOnuentD
 London, Dec. 27--(UP)--France, Jugoslavia, Turkey and Greece have given rafaasusances ftvhaQA convince the government that tKey will loy- ally carry out the provisions of the league covenant in event Italy ate tacks British armed forces or Brit ish interests, 1t was disclosed ofii- cially today. :.
 It was understood that the four powers promised assistance which included aerial as well as naval CO., operation.
 Support of the powers concerned, all Mediterranean nations, would be under article XVI of the league covenant. Paragraph 3 of this ar- ticle reads in part:
 Support One Another
 "The members of the league agree that they will mutually support one another in resisting any special measures aimed at one of their number by the covenant breaking state, and that they will take the necessary steps to afford passage through their territory to the forces of any of the members of the league which are cooperating to protect the covenants of the league"
 The diplomatic exchanges with the powers named assumed the for- nal character of notes.
 It was understood that inquiries of an unofficial nature were ad- dressed also to Spain and Portugal and that replies were awaited.
 It was emphasized in authorita- tive quarters that these moves have nothing to do with military sanc- tions but merely concerned British insurance against a hypothetical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
CANADA GALES
 HELP BLIZZARD
Almost Entire Nation Was Under Cold Spell-Five
 States Escape
(By United Press)

Gales from Canada and the blix@ gard stricken west brought the low@ est temperatures of the year to virs tually all the United States today. The death and property toll was almost inestimable.
 Only five states escaped freezing temperatures. The thermometer fell below or close to zero in nearly two. thirds of the country. The multi. million dollar citrus crop of central Florida was threatened and all through the south temperature recs ords of 40 years standing were shat- tered. M
 Government weather forecastera expected temperatures to rise slight- ly today on the great planes, where they fell yesterday to as low as 22
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

At St. Mary's hospital, Diana's condition was reported as still seri- ous, but he is not believed to be in any immediate danger. Doctors fear, however, that infection will set Tn near where the bullet is imbedded in Diana's lung, just above the heart.
 Five Are Held
 Five persons who were arrested early this afternoon as material witnesses underwent rigorous ques- tioning at headquarters. They are being held without bond, pending a change in Diana's condition.
 Diana walked into police head quarters this morning and calmly announced that he had been shot.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
BARDO POSTS BOND

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. N.-- CUP)-Clinton L. Bardo, newly ap- pointed trustee of the New York, Westchester & Boston railroad to- day posted a $25,000 bond in Q. S. district court.
 The former general manager ot the New Haven system, of which the road is a subsidiary. began im- mediate preparations to reorganize the railroad considered one of the largest liabilities of the parent com pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Final Nelus Flashes
TRAPPED, FROZEN TO DEATH

Hopkins, Minn., Dec. 2.-(UP)-Jacob Holly, 67, was frozen to death today, his head and shoulders wedged in ditch. Holly, who weighed 225 pounds, slipped on an icy pavement last night. His head and shoulders caught in the narrow ditch. When the body was discovered today, it's position and facial expression ind- cated Holly had frantically attempted to extri- cate himself
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
REFUSED PRESENTS

Dolo,. Ethiopia, Dec. 27.-UP)-Christ- mas presents of cigarettes and other holiday cheer offered by British officers were rejected by Italians at this post with the declaration that they could accept nothing from a country that is trying to starve Italy. The visiting British off, cers came here from Kenya on Christmas Eve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
CORPORATIONS
 PAY NEW TAXES
Wealthy Individuals Also InCIuded-Will GO Into
 Effect January 1
BY RICHARD L. GRIDLEY Limited Press Stan COrrespOndentl

Washington, Dec. 27 - (U.P0 - New federal taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals caluculated to yield several hundreds of mil- lions of dollars annually will be put into effect January 1, under the terms of the Revenue Act of 1895.
 The principal changes are:
 l. Instead of 8 straight income tax of 13 3-4 per cent on corpora tions, they will pay 12 1-2 to IS per cent. Incomes up to $2,000 are taxed at 12 1-2 per cent; 5000 to $l5,000 at l3 per cent; $l5,000 to $40,000 at IA per cent and over $40,- GOO at IS per cent.
 2. Surtaxes on incomes $44,000 or above on individuals are increased on a graduating scale to range of p to 75 per cent from @ present
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Norm an Parent,
 Wh0 Shot Diana, Not Yet Caught
Hunted for in His Home Town of Bristol This Alter noon-Eiis Victim Not Yet in Serious Danger;
 Infection May Set in, However

Bristol this afternoon became the center of the hunt for Norman Parent 20 who has been sought since 10 o'clock this morning for the shooting of Edmund Dana 19 of 30 Kenyon street. in house at 120 Meadow street The in which Parent fled after he had dropped the wounded Diana out the street in front of the City Hall was found abandoned in Bristol and Waterbury and Bristol police began securing the entire town for traces of the f,,o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

Derby, Conn, Dec. N.-UP)- Steve Micklus died instantly after falling two stories from a hotel wiil- dow late yesterday. The medical ex- aminer said he believed 1t was suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Republicans To HaDe'
 Hardest Fight Since 1896, Declares Colonel
Expressed Doubt If They Could Win With So Much Money Back of Roosevelt Literary Digest Poll
 Called Trick; Townsend Threatens Third Party
Columbus Ohio. December 27

Columbus, Ohio, December 27 - (UP) = Republicans face the hardest fight since 1896 in the 1886 elections Colonel Frank Knox, Chicago newspaper publisher and New Deal critics, told interviewers here today
 He expressed doubt that republicans would win next year because charged the New Deal is holding back relief expenditures in order to have money available during the political campaign to be used with maximum political effect"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
PICKED WRONG TIME

Hartford. Conn. Dec. 27.-(UP)- William Kuhn. San Mateo. Calf. picked the wrong time to start squirting a fire hose around the third floor corridors of the Hotel Bond early today. There was no tire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
BODIES WERE IDENTIFIED

Shreveport, La, Dec. W.-(UP)-The bodies of man and woman found in tourist cabin near here were identified today as those of J. H. Hamilton, father of the late Raymond Hamilton notorious Texas outlaw, and his sec ond wife. Dorothy Chambless Hamilton, 22
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. 27-CUP)-Gov~ ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Dec e4s as compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year SS,665,17S,511.1S $3,4s9, 1e9. .142.SS
 Receipts
 $l,s7s,699,2O6.7s $i,s22, 2,3l6,es2.78 $1,7s1,47s,s04ss s1.ee6. s52. .45e.64
 Cash Balance $2.2ss,627,295.s5 $2,617.42S,02s.sx
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

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