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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
POPE SPEAKS ON PRESENT CRISIS
DeplOred Threats of War and Begged of God
 to End Them

Vatican City, Dec. 24.-UP)- Pope Plus, responding to Christmas greetings of the College of Car dinals, spoke sadly today of the threats of new wars. He begged God to end them.
 He deplored also persecution of Roman Catholics in Mexico and Germany.
 Receiving 30 cardinals who went to his apartments to extend Christi mas greetings, the Pope handed each an ,encyclical dated December 20 and then addressed them per- sonally for half an hour. In his address the Pope said:
 DeplOres War Threats
 Tt is too bad that we have reached these festivities with pain full preoccupation and threats of new wars. May God disperse such visions. Christmas arrives with dark clouds lowering above us and with signs of human blood on the road, which is difficult and menac- ing. One might say that this road, as mountaineers speak. is filled with treacherous passes"
 (The Pope was a famous Alpinist when he was youngeD.
 Christmas, tke Pope said, found large sections of people crying against the faith. He called such people Goddess.
 Denounced Persecution
 Denouncing persecution of Catho- lies in Mexico and Germany the Pope said Mexico was distant geo. graphically but near to our heart spiritually.
 In Germany, he continued, it was wished to impose a sort of Chris tianity called practical and Pan- Christian.
 "These Christianities are mon-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
CRASH IN BOSTON
 TUNNEL TODAY

Boston, Dec. 24.-(UP)-A woman was injured and traffic was halted today when a truck skidded i1 Sumner tunnel, causing a four-car crash.
 Mrs. Marie Callahan, 21, of Brockton was taken to an East Boston hospital, where she was treated for a knee injury.
 Thomas Steele, of Somerville. driver of 8 fuel trusk, was going toward East Boston when the auto- mobile in front of him in the tun- mel stopped. The truck skidded and crashed into the rear of the ma chine. which was pushed into Mrs. Callahan's car.
 The truck careened out of line and collided with another automo- bile coming from the opposite end of the tunnel.
 Traffic was stalled for an hour while police removed the damaged machines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Fire Destroys House
 On Fairuiew Street
Christmas Saddened for Children of Two Homes on Fairview Street Stubborn Blaze Gutted House
 From Top to BOttom-TwO Alarms Sounded

Christmas was spoiled for two families today when fire broke out in 8 two and half story wooden building at 102 Fairview street late this morning, swept from the sec- ond floor and attic to the lower floor, and did damage estimated by the fire marshal's office at more than 5000. The first alarm was re- ceived at 11:03 and companies of firemen were still at the scene at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon.
 Three of the seven children of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Flamigetti, who, live on the second floor, were led to safety by Mrs. Michael Tata, Mrs. Tata was hanging out clothes in the backyard when the screams of the youngsters brought her to the second floor. The flames were licking about Alice, Margaret and Harold Flamigetti as she rushed into the apartment and took them downstairs.
 Overheated Stove
 Fire Marshal Den Lahey said that the blaze was caused by an over- heated stove in the dining room of the Flamigetti home. He said that fire brought one of the most pathetic scenes he had ever witnessed as 8 fireman as the seven Flamigetti children and the three children of MT. and Mrs. Tata huddled outside while licking flames were damaging their homes.
 Gained Headway
 The fire had gained great head way at 11:03, when firemen were called. The first alarm broughC four companies, while 8 second alarm five minutes later brought two more companies. The flames had fought their way through the attic and roof when firemen arrived on the scene. Acting Deputy Chief Martin Champion directed the fire fighters.
 The Waterbury Savings bank owns the building, and the structure was insured. The contents, however, had not been insured by the Tata and Flamigetti families, and they suffered several thousands of dollars worth of damage to furniture and household effects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
ITALIANS JOIN
 THEIR ENEMIES
Ethiopian Priests Kneel With Italian PreIates to
 Keep Christmas Day
By JACOB SIMON

United Press Staff Correspondent Bethlehem, Dec. 24.-(UP)-- Ethiopian priests and Italian pre- lates knelt side by side with the worlds pilgrims within the Church of the Nativity tonight murmur- ing their adoration of the Christ Child who was born in Bethlehem manager.
 Outside the raftered church. built, so legend says, on the ex~ act spot of the manger-speciaI police moved up and down in a strange atmosphere of reverent awe and foreboding tension.
 War, and threats of war, dimmeu the joyous festival that usually la Bethlehems on this holy night. For several days there have been rumorS of brewing trouble between the large Ethiopian population and the CaEn- olic pilgrims from Italy.
 Visitors Were Scarce
 Nor was the Holy City of the Na% tivity packed, as 1t usually is, with visitors from the entire world. he native Christians were more con- spicuous than any others. T
 Within the dimly lighted church where bells pealed throughout the day the high head-dresses of the women of Bethlehem rose above the bowed heads of the congregation.
 Away toward the hills came the bleating of stray lambs calling tor their shepherd. But realization o1 a modern world remote from the hallowed Christmas atmosphere ox Bethlehem is brought back by the sound of an automobile horn on & nearby mountain road.
 Throughout the day vendors C1 holy trinkets and antiques, real and sham, moved among the nleagEQ tourists on the streets.
 Bells Peal ct Midnight
 At midnight the bells of the Church of the Nativity will peal out to herald the dawn of another
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
OUINTUPLETS TO
 HAVE GREAT TIME
Old Fashioned Christmas Will Be Celebrated in
 Their Home

Callander, Ont, Dec. 24-(UP)- Guardians, physicians, nurses and stern restrictions imposed by the provincial government will be swept aside tomorrow so that the Dionne quintuplets, their five brothers and sisters and their parents, MT. and Mrs. Oliva Dionne. can be reunited for an old fashioned Christmas party. The family-numbering l2 has not been assembled since last Christmas when the famous girls were too young to enjoy the huge Christmas tree and thousands ot present which each yuletide trans- form Dafoe hospital nursery into a holiday wonderland. The quints will be hostesses to thenr parents and the brothers and sisters whc will descend on the hospital after attending early mass at the tiny Catholic church here. Dr. Allan R. Dafoe, their physician and CO., guardian, will not attend the party but he made all arrangements for his little charges and their guests to have a big time.
 Tree Stands In Nursery
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Senator Culhare
 Makes Good Fight

No change in the condition of State Senator George T. Culhane was noted by St. Mary's hospital authorities early this afternoon. The name of the senator was still on the danger list and he continued .o recline under an oxygen tent as attending officials made ef- forts to strengthen his heart and avert 8 serious case of pneumonia. Mrs. Culhane remained at the bedside of the senator throughout last night. Hope was being expressed today that his prolonged fight would re- suit in ultimate recovery for the popular legislator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
GREAT BRITAIN TO REMOVE SHIPS
Confident of Strength Should Attack Come;
 Last Battle Report
BY FREDERICK KUH [CnnYright by United PreSS)

London, Dec. 24-Great Britain, confident of its strength, is con- templating the possibility of with drawing part of its fleet from the Mediterranean, it was learned today. Consideration of this move was made possible by an agreement be- tween the foreign and British army and navy general staffs and prom ise5 of cooperation, in vent Of an at tack by Italy, from Egypt, Greece, Jugoclavia, RYmania, Spain and Turkey.
 These promises involve coopera- ton with Britain's armed forces in the Mediterranean area in case It. ally, made desperate by league pen- alties for her war in Ethiopia, att tacks Britain.
 Assured for the first time during months of crisis of the active sup port of the Mediterranean powers, the government feels secure enough to consider withdrawing some units of its giant fleet and a favorable decision is expected soon. May Relieve Tension
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BEE FIGURES IN SUIT BY WOMAN Her Son Stung By Bee as He DrOve-She Was
 Badly Hurt

< : [ 4s.a. aastf .ls s Charging she wasfseverely injured because a bee entered the automo- bile in which she was riding and caused the driver, her son, to lose control of the, car, Mrs. Rose Bar tosinski of Naugatuck today filed suit for $l0,000 damages against her son, William, in a complaint filed in common pleas court. The writ Is brought under the guest" stat ute.
 The complaint says the plaintiff and her son were riding along the Bethany road about AIS o'clock in the afternoon of last July 28th. A bee flew into the car, and the driver, attempting to ward 1t away from his head where it was buzZing took his hands of the steering wheel.
 Car Was Wrecked
 The car left the road, climbed a bank and struck a tree in ter- rife smash. Mrs. BartoSinski suf- fered severe blow on the head, a cut on the scalp that required 10 stitches to close. both eyes black ened and cuts about the face from her glasses which were broken in the collision. In addition, the plain tiff sustained injuries to her back and neck which vii lbe of perma- nent nature.
 The action is returnable to the court the first Tuesday of January according to the complaint prepar- ed by Attorney Irving W. Pasternak The suit charges negligence in that the driver failed to keep the car un- der proper control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Final Ne1vs Flashes
MUSSOLINI GIVES INTERVIEW

newspaper Azest published purported inter- view with Premier Benito Mussolni today in which he was quoted as saying, T have never thought and never will think of provoking Eu- ropean war on account of the Ethiopian prob lem" For Italy, he said, it is purely colonial question and he is unable to understand why the world will not allow Italy to settle its own prob lens of this nature"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
SIX POLICEMEN | WERE INDICTED

Tama, Fla, Dec. 24-(UP)-Eight men, including six police officers. were indicted by @ special grand jury today for the murder of Joseph Shoemaker, labor organizer, Novem- Der 30.
 The men, in the six indictments returned by the jury, were charged with second degree murder, assault with intent to murder and kidnap- ing in connection with Shoemaker's death following the fiogging of three labor organizers.
 Those indicted. were: Police Ser geant c. E. Brown; Patrolman John P. Bridges, Sam Elf Crosby, and F w. Switzer; special officers c. w Carlisle and R. L. Chapel; and A. F Gillian and Ed Spivey, both of Or lando.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
SANTA CLAUS HAS
 TAKEN TO PLANE

Boston, Dec. 24-(UP) New Eng lands flying Santa Claus took of from Boston airport today to deliv- CT Christmas bundles to '91 light houses and coast guard stations in Boston harbor and along the coast as far north as the Canadian bor- der. Fl
 It was Captain William H. Win capaw.s seventh annual Yuletide flight. He was accompanied by his son William. Jr.. n. New England's youngest licensed pilot.
 Wincapaw swooped to about so feet above each station and dropped bundles containing newspapers. cig- ar:ftes. coffee, chewing gum, books and miscellany.
 Today, the veteran flyer was to fly as far north as Isle of Shoals and tomorrow he will complete his tour = a total distance of nearly 1000 miles.
 Contents of the bundles were contributed by Boston and New York business executives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
LINDbERCHS TO CAUSE FURORE Governor Hoffman of New Jersey Put on Spot
 By Critics

tC,opyright, 1885. by United Press)
 New York, Dec. 24.-(UP)-Indig- nation that American law enforce ment, agencies could not provide sufficient assurance of security of Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his family to make them feely safe in their homeland swept the courl- try today. Here mad there, mingled in the comment of prominent per- sons, the man in the street, and newspapers, was a note of criticism directed at Lindbergh himself.
 The predominant note in the na- tion's reaction to departure of its most adored hero with his wife and baby to take up more or less perma- nent residence abroad, was one of dismay that he would feel such a lack of security and safety as to make the dsastic action seem neces- sary to him.
 Hope to Find Haven
 Meanwhile, the small freight-pas- senger liner, American importer,
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VET OF INDIAN
 WARS KILLED

Ashland. Mass, Dec. 24-(U.Po- Henry H. Tyler, octogenarian veter- an of Indian warfare, was killed to- day when his automobile was struck by New York-bound express of the Boston and Albany Railroad at Cherry-street crossing.
 Tyler. who despite failing health continued to operate his chicken farm in this town was motoring along his egg route. Because of deafness he failed to hear the whistle of the express in charge of Conductor J. A. Hoey and Engineer J. J. Taylor.
 WreclEage of the automobile was carried 1000 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
NO LIQUORS SOLD
 CHRISTMAS DAY
Restaurants, Taverns, and Other Places Must Not
 Have Glass in Sight

No liquor can be legally sold in Waterbury tomorrow, and restau- rant, tavern, drug store and package store owners today joined with po- lice in condemning any attempts to violate the law on Christmas day. State laws forbid the sale of liquor. other than prescription whiskey, on Christmas and Good Friday.
 Police Supt. Joseph H. Mclean this morning declared that instruc- tions are being issued to all patrol men to arrest the owner O. any es- tablishment which is found selling liquor tomorrow. "The decent liquor dealers will abide by the law, and are supporting us in our drive for enforcement of the closing law to- morrow" the superintendent said. "It's the ones who might try to get by with violation that we're after. It won't hurt liquor establishments to be closed for one day, and we're going to see to 1t that they are closed"
 Most of the major restaurants and inns have already announced plans
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CLUB HOUSE IN
 ORANGE BURNED
Was Rendezvous for Late Dutch Schultz; Believed
 to Be Incendiary

Orange, Conn.,. Dec. 24-(UP))- Incendiarism was suspected today in the $30,000 fire which last night destroyed Thirty Acres, night club rendezvous of the late Dutch Schultz, New York gang overlord.
 The two-story frame roadhouse closed Saturday as the result of a $15,O0O civil attachment. was swept by flames which followed reported explosion of two oi. drums in the barroom- basement.
 . A night watchman and diShwaster talking in the kitchen, said they barely had time to flee for their lives before the place became @ roaring furnace.
 Fire Believed Set
 Fire Chief w. A. Knight said to- day he doubted" whether there had been an explosion and "the ir- stantaneous spread of the flames convinceS me that fire was set"
 State Police Sergeant Frank Vir- elli came here today to investigate the origin of the blaze.
 "The speed with which the fire
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
LOUIS IzzO DIES
 FROM INJURIES
Was Struck Down By Auto Ten Days Ago = Had
 Skull Fractured

Louis Izzo, 55. of Rockaway ave- nue, who had been unconscious at St. Mary's Hospital since he was struck by an automobile on East Main street 10 days ago, died at the hospital at 6:45 this morning. Death was the result of @ fractured skull.
 Coroner John T. Monzani, i1- formed of Izzo's death, reopened his investigation of the case. Izzo was struck by a car operated by Mat thew D'Abbado, of 2783 East Main street, friend and neighbor. D'Abbado was questioned by the corner after the accident but was released on his own recognizance.
 Hit On East Main.
 On the night of Dec. 14th, at 11:45 p. m., Izzo was crossing East Main street when he sustained the injuries which proved fatal. He was taken to the hospital by Bar ney DiLeone, of g Meriline avenue.
 D'Abbado told Coroner Monzani that Izzo walked into the side of his car from behind parked car, and that he could not avoid the accident.
 Izzo's name had been on the danger list at the hospital ever since the accident. At the time of his death this morning, he had been unconscious almost 240 hours.
 MT. Izzo came here from Italy thirty years ago. For the past 12 years he has been associated with the Connecticut Company. He was 8 member of Prov. d'Avellino, 3o9, Sons of Italy.
 He is survived by his wife, Fil- lippa; three sons, Michael, Domen- leo and Angelo Izzo; six daughters,
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CASE OF THELMA
 TODD TAKES TURN
Threats Ate Made Against Witness Who Knew Too
 Much About It

Hollywood, Dec. 24.-(UP)-A Christmas tree salesman who said he saw Thelma Todd Sunday, Dec. IS, hours after officials believe she died in a carbon monoxide- filled garage, informed police that he was warned to forget" having seen her.
 Jerry Cummings, owner of Christmas tree lot informed police that Miss Todd and dark and handsome" stranger came to his place at about 3 p. m. a week ago Sunday and ordered tree.
 Cummings said he promised to tint the tree and have it ready in day.
 Following the death of the actress. Cummings said he reported seeing
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standing or persecuted them with meanness. But when has nation made life unbearable to one of its distinguished men through sheer inability to protect him from it's criminals and lunatics and the vast vulgarity of its sensationalists, puD- licity seekers, petty politicians, and yellow newspapers?"
 Kansas City Star-"It is nothing short of a national disgrace that Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh virtually should be driven from America and forced to seek resi- dence and refuge in foreign coun- try because of Kidnapping threats against their living child and be- cause of harrassment in connection with attempts to save the man corl- victed of Kidnapping and murdering another child"
 New York Daily News Lind- bergh leaves the, United States with his wife and young son, Jon, to take up residence in England. Object: Presumably to get the peace from cranks and criminals which oIr country somehow cannot guarantee.
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REV. JOHN GALLAGHER DIES

Lynn, Mass, Dec 24-(UP)-The Rev. John M. Gallagher s. J., formerly an instructor at Fordham university, died at his home today after years illness He was 40 years old. Father Gallagher was graduated from Boston college and attended Jesuit seminaries at Pough- keepsie, N. Y., and Woodstock, Md. He leaves mother two brothers and three sisters Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's church Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
HARRIS s. BOND HOTEL MAN DIES

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 24-(UP)- Harris s. Bond, once known as the most popular hotel man in the United States and Canada" died today. He was GA years old.
 He had been in failing health for more than a year and had been seriously troubled fo ra month or more with throat ailment.
 He was managing director of the Hotel Bond, the Bondmore and the Bond Annex, and came here when a boy from Greenfield, Mass. to start his hotel career as a bell boy.
 His interests centered mainly at Hartford and he built his first hotel in 1912.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
SNOW WHITENS
 TONES OF DEAD

Verdun, France, Dec. 24-(U.P0-- Snow fell on the peaceful French countryside this Christmas eve, the 18th since peace came to the vest ern front, and mantled in white the tombS and markers which are the graves of the Americans and allied soldiers who are sleeping in the fields where they fell.
 There were snow flurries all along the former front, from the cliffs oi Dunkirk to the VoSges. On the hillsides ct Belleau. snow hid the graceful gothic spire around which cluster the American dead Of Bel leau Wood and the Champagns front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
WALTER LEIGH DIED TODAY

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 24.--(UP)-Wal- ter Leigh, 86, partner in the clothing firm of Leigh Prindle for AZ years, was buried today. He was bailiff in U. s. district court for 12 years and in 1898 was defeated after spirited campaign for county sheriff. His widow, a brother and sister survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
GREEN CHRISTMAS

Boston, Dec. 24.-(UP)-It will be a green Christmas after all, the weather bureau decided today. FaiE and continued cold was the predic- ton for Christmas day, though earlier the bureau had forecast snow for the holiday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Bardo will post a bond of $25,0oo with the court.
 Clinton L. Bardo, who is 68, has a background of 50 years of railroad ing.
 His first job was as 8 telegraph operator with the Pennsylvania sys- tenn in 1885. Three years later he went over to the Lehigh Valley and in 1904 he was made assistant su- perintendent of the New Haven system.
 Went to N. Y. Central He left the New Haven in 1907 for the New York Central. staying five
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Newspapers All ODer
 Nation Comment Upon Leauing OF Lindberghs|
Almost Unanimous Regret From Editors -Humiliat- ing Indictment of Law Enforcement
 Were Bit Critical of the Colonel
BY UNITED PRESS

The self repatriation of Colonel Lndbergh, his wife and child caused almost unanimous regret in the edtoraI reaction of newspapers today. Many saw humiiating indictment of law enforcement Representative comment follows:
 New York Herald Tribune Nations have exiled their heroes before they have broken them in mlsunoeT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Clinton [. Bdrdo
 Named Trustee By Judge Hncks
Formerly Connected With New Haven Road System, He Will Now Assume Control of New York, Westchester and Boston, Subsidiary of Road

New Haven Conn, December A = (UP)-C. L. Bardo Cleenton N J. today appointed trustee of the New York Westchester and Boston Railway Company by federal Judge Carroll c. Hincks.
 The road which recently petitioned for reorganiza- ton under section 77B of the Federal Bankruptcy Act subsidiary of the New Haven system and has long been Considered Inne of it's heaviest financial burdens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

London, Dec. 24-(UP)-Robert Lorraine, distinguished actor, pio- need aviator and hero in two wars. died in a hospital last night after a throat operation, necessitated by a long illness. He was 59.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
TREASURY BALANCE {

Washington, Dec. 24-(UP) -CoK~ ernment expenses and receipts feE the current fiscal year to Dec. 1ls This Year Expenses Last Year s3,63a,17S,607.47 S3,446. .143, ,ze2. .fz $i.s06,s5s.532.<z. Deficit z4 sI,7ss, ,sss. .2s5.5s $1,6ss. .7sl.s .s5o.19'
 Cash Balance
 $2.29s.11s.sOl.Ts s2,st7, ,42s. .o2s. 5z
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ACTOR LORRAINE DIES

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