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The Washington times., 1935-12-11
Sen. Davis Asks Strong
Navy and Army for U. s.
BY WILLIAM HUTCHINSON
international News Service

If Japan skaters the $50 naval
ratio at the London naval parley,
the United States should build the
strongest navy in the world as o
means of national defense, sena-
tor James ]. Davis (R.) Of Penn.
Sylvania, declared here today.
Senator Davis warned the Ameri-
can people that a strong national
defense, topped by a superior
navy, would keep the United States
out Of war. He called attention
to the japanese invasion Of China
and Italy'S attack on Ethiopia and
declared neither aggreSSor would
have moved if China and Ethiopia
had strong national defenSes.
I'm his mad race for control
Of the sea, Senator Davis said,
I'VE must ever keep in mind that
we, the people of the United
States, must be prepared to safe.
guard our rights and our property.
While we can best do that by
arbitration, we will never be able
to keep out of war unless we have
a strong national defense. A
strong army and navy prompt Ar
bitration, because other nations
fear to attack us.
"I favor a reduction in arma.
ments, but as long as there are na
tions thinking only in terms Of
war, we should have equipment fol-
defense"superior to any other ma
tion.
The Washington times., 1935-12-11
Fairfax County WPA
Projects Progressing

FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, Va,
Dec. 11.-Projects being sponsored
in Fairfax county by the Works
Progress Administration through
local schools and home are pro-
crossing satisfactory, according to
Mrs. William ]. Cleveland, county
WPA case worker.
The projects include a special
librarian training project in five
of the county high schools; provid-
ing of workers for each high and
elementary school to prepare and
serve soup to the pupils, and ap-
pointment of three visiting house
keepers to advise and assist fami-
lies on WPA rolls in any phase of
home management.
The Washington times., 1935-12-11
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naval armaments If other nations
increase their tonnage.
France and Italy, as well Is
Germany, should also have the
right to parity. in the japanese
view, subject to European adjust.
ments.
But the Russian question puts
Japan in a dilemma. Germany
and the Soviets not now repre-
sented here, are due to be called
in if any measure Of preliminary
success is attained.
Watchers see three encouraging
factors: First, no delegation de-
sires to accept responsibility for a
breakdown in the conference; sec
ond, Japan had voted a sum Suffi.
cient to keep her large delegation
in England for months, and, third,
the conference came to grips with
fundamental issues earlier than
usual.
The Washington times., 1935-12-11
Boondogging
FENCES

There's nothing like . fence
around an athletic field. accord
ing to leaders of the Roosevelt
Administration. Aside from pos
SibIe esthetic considerations the
fences probably have some prac-
tical aspects, although these
were not disclosed.
To remove an old fence and
construct new one on the high
school athletic field"' in Winn-
field, La, the Works Progress
Administration has allocated
S5O1.
The Washington times., 1935-12-11
PLANS TO VISIT
CITY JAIL
TODAY
Widow Names Police
Character as One
of Assassins

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. II GNS0
Mrs. Edith Liggett prepared today
to face the man who, she has told
police, was one of the two aSSaS-
sins she saw murder her husband.
The widow Of Walter Liggett,
firebrand newspaper pu b Usher
whose vitriolic pen freely charged
Gov. Floyd Olson and the State
Farmer.Labor administration with
harboring crime and corruption,
was scheduled to visit the city
Jail late today and confront 1Sa-
dore Blumenfield, alias Kid Cam,
notorious police character.
If she Identifies Cam as one
of the men who shot and killed
her husband-martyred him, his
friends avow-Cann will be taken
Immediately before the Hennepin
county grand jury, according to
County Attorney Ed j. Goff.
Politics Tense
Meanwhile the political situa-
ton hourly grew more tense.
Foes of the Olson regime de-
clared Mr.. Liggett's murder is
tantamount to notice the condi-
tions he denounced in his weekly
newspaper-a sordid alliance be-
tween crime and politics creating
a situation which caused j. Edgar
Hoover, chief Of the Federal
Bureau Of Investigation of the
Department Of Justice to pub
licly declare Minneapolis was "a
breeding place Of crime
actually exist.
Enemies of the crusading editor
charge he was only a "shakedown
artist" and exposed" only those
who refused to contribute hush
money"
Governor Olson indicated such
was his belief when in q statement
inviting a grand jury or legislative
investigation of the charges hurled
at him week after week in Mr..
Litgett's Midwest American, he
declared:
IT hope his Niggett's) murder
ers are apprehended and con.
victed. It is an outrage to kill
a person. If he was engaged In
any matter he should not have
been engaged in, it should have
been settled in court"
Sought Olson Impeachment
For two years Mr.. Liggett con-
stantly charged the State and
city administrations with harbor-
ing crime and sought the impeach-
ment of Governor Olson. In his
paper he charged Governor Olson
with responsibility for the ride
staying of his friend, Charles
Guilford, a year ago. Mr.. Gull
ford was editor and publisher of
a weekly. publishing even more
sensational charges against the ad-
ministration than those appearing
in Mr.. Liggett'S journal.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Lggett
was attacked and almost beaten
to death by a gang Of hoodlums.
Later a second attempt to beat
him was made as he was con-
valescing in a hospital. He pub
licly charged Cam with being the
leader Of both gangs.
Cam Voluntarily surrendered to
police when he learned he was
wanted for questioning concern.
ing Mr.. Liggett's murder. He pre-
sented an alibi and was released,
but was rearrested when a As
minute discrepancy in his alibi
was discovered. It was during this
unaccounted for 45 minutes that
Mr.. Liggett was shot down in an
alley in the rear of his home. He
had just returned from a shopping
tour with his wife and 1o-year-old
daughter.
The Washington times., 1935-12-11
Treasury Condition
International News SerI

International News Service
Treasury balance $1,348.975.-
S11.S4. Internal revenue. $17,-
671,93725 Custom receipts, $10,-
go, ,375.36."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Five Protests To Be Acted Upon By CAL. Tonight

Officers of the City Amateur Baseball League and Bill Cunning ham, comprising the protest com mittee of the circuit will meet to- night in a special meeting to pass on five protests, including four from the Washington Hills against the Tribunes, and one from the Sacred Hearts against the Washing Hills. Last night, at the regular weekly meeting, Manager Tom Purcell presented his charges against the Tribes, who beat the Hills Sunday to 3. His protest concerned, for the most part, play eligibility with Mccormack, Monti and Kozen alleged to be ineligible under league rules to play with the Tribunes in the third round. His fourth point of protest was claim ed on the charge that Manager Tom Colney of the Tribunes did not present his player list to the league secretary until after the game started Sunday e violation of league rules.
 Manager Harry Melvin of the Sacred Hearts listened to the Pur- cell charges for some time, then filed . protest of his own, claiming that player "Beefe" Harlowe of the Hills Is not Waterbury territory resident, which league rules re- quire.
 At a Cleveland Fund campaign meeting later last night, Chairman Harry Cashin announced Q total of $57S thus far with a midnight show at Poli theater scheduled for Fri day, expected to bring in $500 to $760 more toward the $2,500 aimed at to take the local champions to Cleveland and back again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Frank Buff to
 Meet Spendoline

New Haven, Aug 27-Two hea- vyweigh. bouts are listed for the amateur boxing show at the White City stadium, Savin Rock, tonight. Joe Klemba, East Hampton, is go- ing to attempt to take the measure of Georgie Fitch, New Haven ne- gro sensation, and Victor Kappel of California makes his debut against Lewis Randolph, New Ha- ven. -sappel is a former University of California football star and al- so was @ member of the boxing team of that institution. He is at present an instructor at the Bridgeport YMCA.
 Frankie Buff, Waterbury 160- pounder, will go against Al spen. doline, East Hampton; Johnny Sullivan, New Haven welterweight take on Adam Kohen, Torringtons Eddie Lee, New Haven, and Eddie McGraw, East Hampton junior lightweight are to mix.
 The program runs to 12 bouts with fighters from seven Connecti- cut cities vieing for honors. Val uable door prizes estimated at $500 will be distributed during the show. The West Haven School band will furnish music during the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Terry Gets Tough As Team Tries To Wake U For Flag Fght
What Happened to
 Our Subway Series?
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
SARATOGA SPA
 BASKS 30 DAYS
 IN RICH CAYETY
Month of Racing Brings Wealthy and Famous
 to Small Town
BY PAUL IT. KING United Press Staff Corrcspondent)

Saratoga Springs, N. Y. (UP)-- Picturesque Saratoga Springs, set in the foothills of the sprawling Adirondacks, Is enjoying respite from the depression to the tune of popping wine corks and the chatter of racing horses.
 It's August. That means racing at Saratoga. That, in turn, means Happy Days" for the village mer- chants who sell out during the rac- ing season.
 Saratoga Springs, small town during the winter, is q thriving city now. It Is crowded with the great, the celebrities. They rub elbows with the gamblers and the plain lovers of e horse race.
 Famous On Parade
 The villages main street, dotted with old hotels and rooming hous- es, Is the promenade way for men and women who create stirs on Broadway, Miami, the French Ri- viera and Southampton.
 Throngs, remlndful of pre-de- precision days, cram the nations most historic racing course. The Whitneys, Vanderbilts and Mills are there. Gov. George H. Earle of Pennsylvania and Governor Her bert H. Lehman of New York were here to see the bangtails run.
 The motion picture colony was represented by Bing Crosby. Fred Astaire and Katherine Hepburn. John r. Curry, former leader of Tammany Hall, and ogden l.. Mills, former Secretary of the Treasury, were among the political repre- sentatives.
 Crosby, whose appearance caus- cd feminine hearts to beat faster, added to his rapidly growing stable by purchasing several horses at sales.
 More Wagering Reported
 Merchants report the best busi- ness in several years. Oral book makers-New York does not have pari-mutuel betting machines-say they are covering more wagers than they did year ago. More than 2b,000 persons attended the racing on recent Saturday.
 Hotels are damned. Rooming houses are crowded. Restaurants and bars are doing Q thriving busi- ness.
 The dozen or more night clubs and "hot spots" that dot the sur rounding countryside likewise re- port brisk attendance.
 It won't be long, however, until Saratoga "goes to bed" for the win ter to await another August --l and "good times"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
.SALICA DECISION SETTLES BANTAM
 TITLE CLAIMS
Escobar Drops Close Nod at New YOrk-VOte of
 Officials to Be Given

New York, Aug. 27-(UP)-The Bantamweight division was cut to two champions today with little Lou Salica, 22-year-old Brooklyn scrapper, undisputed titleholder as far as America's pugilistic govern ing bodies are concerned.
 Salica, member of the 1882 Olympic team, won national recog- hilton by pounding out close 15- round victory over Sixto Escobar, dark-skinned Puerto Rican, al Dyckman oval last night.
 By whipping the miniature edi- ton of Joe Lewis, Salica wrested from him the national boxing asso- citation title, added 1t to his own recognitions as champion in Cali fornia and Illinois, and gained the blessing of the New York State commission, which previously had refused to regard as either as champion. Thus, Salica partly cleaned up the Bantamweight title muddle precipitated when the American bodies dethroned Pana- ma Al Brown.
 The vote of the judges and ref cree will be announced at today's boxing commission meeting.
 The United Press score sheet gave Escobar eight rounds and Sal- lea seven. Both weighed 117 1-2 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
DAVIS CUP PLAY IN 1036 PLANNED
 BY PHILIPPINES

Manila (UP)-The Philippines for the third time will participate in Davis Cup competitions in 1936, 1t was decided here at Q meeting of directors of the Philippine Isl- ands Lawn Tennis Association.
 Next years bid will mark the islands first such since 1928 when Lope Yngayo, now Q professional, and GuillermoA Aragon, were elim- mated early in European zone play.
 Presumably popular subscrip- tions will cover the expenses of the islands entrants. A commit tee, appointed by the P.I.L.T.A. and the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation, will launch a campaign for funds.
 Although P.I.L.T.A. officials hold little hope of island representatives walking off with honors. their ob- ject in sending team to compete in the Davis Cup series is to gain experience for Philippine stars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
GAMER BATTLE
 PROMISED WINNER
 OF MANN-CARR GO
Stellar l7O Founders at Savin Rock Thursday;
 Principals in Shape

New Haven, Aug. 27 = Victory will not be the only reward for the winner of the Nathan Mann-Steve Carr eight-round bout at the White City Stadium, Savin Rock. Thurs ady night, but in addition he will win for himself a title shot at Al Gainer, tops in the State light heavyweight division. This bout, Promoter Ike Weiner announced yesterday will be staged before the outdoor professional boving season is brought to close, no doubt ear- ly next month.
 It has been four years now since Gainer took the top in the light heavyweight class. He has been at the top since he took the coveted crown from Elmer Buddy How ard in a terrific go at the Savin Rock enclosure. In the interim, there have been several who have threatened to displace the colored sensation, but their championship aspirations ended right there, as threats.
 However, at the present time with Mann and Carr coming along, the situation Is changing consider ably.
 Mann, as most of the ring enthu- siasts know, has gone through Q long string of victories in the knockout manner and Carr, ale though not able to boast as many knockouts as his Thursday nights rival, has carried jolts enough in his mitts to run up creditable list of triumphs.
 Both boys are well aware of the opportunity before them in a prom ise of q mixing with Gainer and each Is hard at work. Mann, who divides his time between Hamden and New York, is in training in the Metropolis and reports have 1t that he is mecti~ ~ out considerable punishment i'y to his sparring partners.
 Similar reports come from Hart ford, where Carr is preparing for battle. He is particularly anxious to halt the victory march of Mann, realizing that in so doing he will boost his stock considerably, thus providing a brilliant opportunity for him to get some good bookings, not only throughout Connecticut, but throughout New England and in New York as well.
 In addition to the Mann-C Carr go, Matchmaker Dick Gray has also signed two other eight-round star bouts, . six and four-round cur tain raiser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
NOSEY NEWSDOCS BEAT BUTTONIERS
 IN TENTH CANTO
Hit and Pitching By "Fog Nozzle" Fitzpa trick
 Won l7.l6 Contest

The Reporters won the unofiiclal softball champion of the city as they defeated the Patent Button Company 17-16 in 10 inning game played at Washington park last night. The Brown street rivals proved themselves to be Q good mtach for the experienced Scribes whose winning tally in the 10th came when "Fog Nozzle" Ray Fitzpatrick singled to right field, scoring Ambrose Scully. The scribes rendered their condolences to Man. nger Jack Ryan of the losers today and with the bouquet went the of- fer of another opportunity to wrest the crown from the newsmen. It may develop that the next contest will be played on the Wolcott street grounds of the factory com bine where In the shade of one of the pine trees will rest e hogshead of studs.
 Nip and Tuck
 The game last night was interest ing from the start. Hits and good fielding on the part of the news- men made them the favorites at the offset of the contest. Ray F'itz- patrick, whose mound activities were recently curtailed via matri- mony who won his own game In the final frame received excellent support. The hits made by the op- position were not to be handled by the well trained Scribes for the ball owned by the factory outfit was @ bit lobsided and subject to take bad hops. Jimmy Calvin and Jack Fitz- gerald, gabby City Hall electrician who was drafted by the newsmen put on colorful exhibition. ''Han- some" Georgie Dillon played . bang-up game at shortstop.
 Maurice Meaney, veteran of the sandlots and of better things in baseball, was the mainstay of the rivals. Meaney playing at short field made several nice catches, some around the shoestrings. Maurice looks as good today as he ever did. Jack Ryan, pilot of the losers, stopped a few nt End base that looked difficult while their princi- pal feature at the plate happened to be moundsman Marty Egan. Marty took plenty of riding from the Scribes bench which was later given as the reason for his failure in the pinches, especially in that fatal 10th. Tony and Ralph Copal- do played nice game although the latter found 1t hard to meet up with the offerings of our pitcher, Charlie Curtis and "Stretch" sulli- van appeared to be headed for the big time although the latter was pulled off the initial sack several times he managed to pull some- thing novel in making the putout. Pete Zastafary, Mike Russo and Tom Ariola completed the picture for the losers.
 Clockers Next
 Manager H. P. McGrath of the Newsmen takes pleasure in an- nouncing that the boys will meet teh Clock Ale combine at the Eagle Lots this evening. The game will start at 6 o'clock or be taken on forfeit. Late today 1t was said that Captain Frankie Burns of the Ale tossers was presented with Q base ball cap, ball and bat for the game. Frankie was advised to be at the stadium early to receive a few words of advice. Jimmy Flan- agan was also assigned to arrive early to try to steal few of the reporters signals. This became gen. orally known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
SOVIET TENNIS
 DOMINATED BY
 YOUNGER STARS

Moscow (UP) - A new cham pion, Boris Novikov of Moscow, now rules the tennis courts of the So- viet Union, having defeated Eugene Kudriavtzev, for many years Rus sia's leading star,' in the All-Union tournament here.
 In the ranks of women, Nina Tepliakova, winner of the 1884 tournament, easily retained her ti- tie.
 Kudriavtzev's defeat was Q shock to Soviet tennis followers, for he long had been considered in a class by himself. This year, however, he was worn down by over-training with younger oponents and was de- feated In his first match with c lite tie-lxnown player. He did not even
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
RETURN OF FAT FRED FTTZSIMMONS
 MAY AID GIANTS
Terry, fingered at Giants Skidding, Hints at Real
 Shakeup
By HENRY SUPER United Press Stan Correspondent

(United Press Staff Corresp0ndent)
 New York, Aug. 27.-(UP)-The New York Giants may be out of the lead but they still are in the thick of the National league pen. nant fight.
 With the St. Louis Cardinals a half game ahead and the Chicago Cubs pounding on their heels h games below, two rays of hope yet glittered today for the New York; CTS.
 i. Manager Bill Terry may work an improvement with threats of a wholesale shakeup If his men blow the pennant.
 3. Freddie Fitzsimmons is back on the pitching mound.
 Terry, disgusted because his men lost a nine-game lead they possess sed on July 1, is not taking the current nose-dive as easily as he did the one last year which cost the Giants a pennant. He threats ems a major house cleaning if his players won't wake up.
 "We can lose with 20 men as we'll as 23," he said.
 Terry's anger, plus Fitzsimnonss return, may provide the necessary spark to ignite the New Yorkerss fighting spirit. They demonstrat. ed early in the season that they have the equipment to win. If they start moving now they still can fin. ish first because they, the Cards and Cubs practically are at scratch as the season swings into the stretch.
 Fitzsimmons, out since eriy July with a clipped elbow, returned yesterday as relief hurler and held the Pittsburg Pirates to one run ir five innings. He toiled in vains however, because the Pirates had piled up a commanding lead at tha expense of three other pitchers ana won, 10-2.
 Since July {, when their slump began, the Giant pitchers have complained they weren't getting support at bat. The hitters claima ed the pitching was weak. Both were right and with Fitzsimmons back both departments may begin functioning more smoothly.
 The Giants stayed a half gama behind the Cards yesterday despite their defeat because Philadelphia halted St. Louis, 4-3. The Cubs, who were idle, gained half game on both teams without going to the ball park. Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn, 3-2, with Babe Herman's homer in the ninth providing the winning run.
 In the American league the lead~ ing Detroit Tigers stayed 1-z games ahead of New York by split@ ting 6 double-header with Phila- delphia while New York divided with Chicago. The Tigers won tha first, 13-7, and lost the second, 8-2s The Tanks lost the first, s-s in IS innings, and won the nightcap, called in the seventh because of darkness, 7-5. Cleveland defeated Boston, 4-3. and washington and St. Louis were rained out
 Yesterdays Hero: Zeke Z0hura. Chicago White Sox infielder, whd stole home in the 18th to defeat the Yankees in the first game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
SCORPIONS SLUG OUT
 WIN OVER TROJANS

Rallying strongly in the seventh end final inning, the Scorpions came from behind a two run lead by the Trojans. scored five runs and won out to in a baseball game at Fulton Park last night. Three singles, a double by J. Reno and Bragg's one-ply belt brought in a flock of runs in the seventh inning. Piel pitched four hit ball for the winners, while George Null igan had e three bagger and stolen base to his credit, getting even with brother Francis who helped beat the Hills last Sunday. Verno hit safely twice. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

Officials pointed out that China this year dispatched two of its youngest stars to Mexico City to compete in North American zone play, not with any hopes of win- ming but because of their desire to give the youngsters "big-time" sea- soning.
 Philippine stars in Far Eastern competition have compared well with those of China.