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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
MILNE WAS GOOD
 ACTOR, SAYS DR.

Doylestown, Pa, Dec. 28.--(UP)-- Caleb J. Milne, 4th, who confessed a fake Kidnapping, was a damned good actor" Dr. Bradford Greene, who attended the youth in Doyles- town General hospital, said today.
 "The youth was not under the in- fiuence of narcotics when he came to the hospital" Dr. Greene assert. ed. But if you must quote me, you can say I think he's a damned good actor"
 The physician added that he did not give young Milne any more at- tention than he would an ordinary patient.
 Another hospital attache, who re- fused to divulge her name, said Milne was mot kidding anybody but himself" She said nurses were con- vinced from the first that the youth had not been kidnapped, and that they "didn't like his attitude"
 The SIP hospital charge incu1Hed while the youth was patient there was paid by his grandfather, Caleb J. Milne, Dr., of Germantown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
By RALPH HEINzEN

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 Paris, Dec. 28-- (UP)-Premier Pierre Laval fought for his political life today in the chamber of depu- ties, cool and tinshaken by punish ing fire of criticism of his foreign policy. After g morning of debate which indicated that the chamber was almost evenly divided, the ses- sion was adjourned at noon q 8. m. EST) until 3 p. m. (10 Q. m.). Then Laval was to make his defense of his handling of the an-Ethiopian problem in a speech on whose appeal the fate of his government rested. A vote of confidence in his foreign pol- icy was expected between { and 5 D. m. Gil a. m. and noon EET).
 It was indicated that the vote would be close, so close as to doom his government almost certainly within the next few weeks even if he won 1t. unless the rnercurial pre- mier could retrieve his position. Ob- servers predicted Q victory by the slightest of margins, but they spoke none too surely.
 Everything depended on Laval and his ability to persuade Q few middle-of -the-road deputies to drop into the urns beside the chamber presidents Glair the white cards that will mean victory instead of the blue ones that will force his governments resignation. sixteen speakers addressed the chamber
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
GIANT INSECT
 REMAINS FOUND

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 28-(UP) Remains of the worlds largest in- sect, prehistoric dragon fly two and one-half feet long that ruled the air 15O,0o0,0oO years ago, have been found in a Kansas limestone bed, 1t was announced today.
 Only a part of one wing was found by Dr. Frank M. Carpenter of the Harvard university museum of comparative zoology, but this was considered enough to estimate acc curately the size of the entire spe- cimen, because smaller insects of the same family have been found in well-preserved condition.
 The giant insect, whose wing was found near Elmo, Kans., was a member of the group known as Protodonata of the Permian age. In- sects of this type, with long thin bodies and long wings, were the most powerful that ever lived. They ate smaller insects, chiefly cock reaches. There were no birds or mammals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
SeUerdL Issues Lost Many Points Ir Trade
United Stores Preferred Dropped Points SOnI'
 Shares Made Good Advances Before the Close

a few sales. Smaller advances were broke near the close.
 John MorrelI shot up points on noted in General Foods, National Biscuit, and Woolworth. Rubber0id rose more than 2 points to a new high at 102.
 An evidence of pickup ahead In the Steel industry was the report that Youngstown district operations will hold at 59 per cent of capacity for the beginning of next week. ris- ing to 61 per cent later in the week on increased schedules.
 Bonds made an irregular decline Rails were depressed fractionally on profit taking. Foreign loans were dull with Italian government issues mixed in narrow range. D. s. gov- ernment issues eased small amounts
 Cotton futures moved narrowly and closed about steady. Grains were mixed in a narrow range. De- cember wheat at Minneapolis lost 2 1-2 points. At Chicago May wheat lost 1-2 while July was up "A. Corn was unchanged to up 1-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Premier Laval Fights For Life M France

this morning, 13 in explanation of their parties impending votes.
 Two orders of the day" were drafted on which to pose 8 vote of confidence. One, which Laval was expected to accept, was by the left radicals, who are for him. It said: "The chamber, faithful to tradition al French policy, approves the dec- laration of the government, express es confidence in the government in pursuing with full respect for the league covenant it's work of concili- ation, international entente and peace, and passes to the order of the day"
 The second was introduced by Pierre Cot. Won Delbos and Cesar Campinchi of the powerful radical socialist party. The three are against Laval, and the party will vote as a party against him. But a group in the party since party whips have been withdrawn are expected to vote for him, Laval's job depends on them. This "order of the day" said: "The chamber, re- gretting that the government did not give the world a clearer impress sion of French fidelity to the league covenant, which has been French foreign policy since 1919: anxious to preserve pGSce now and in future; putting the national security above all else and bound by respect for the league and the covenant. passes to the order of the day."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Dec. 2s--(UP)-Increased demand and strengthened prices iii some lines in the Boston wool mar- ket were reported by the U. s. agrt- culture department today. 4
 "A continuation of the increased demand that started in the latter part of last week." said the report, strengthened prices on number of Ines of domestic wools. particularly Demand was limited but grease basis on the finer western grown wools, prices were unchanged on strictly combing Ohio and similar fieeces at 32-33 cents for 64s and finer, at 33-34 cents for 58s, eos, F blood. and at 38-39 cents for 56s, 3-8 blood, and. 48s, sos, 1-4 blood. ;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
ETHIOPIANS ARE
 MAKING ADVANCE
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Ethiopian officials also asserted today that Italian troops have re- tired almost completely from the province of Shire, west of Aksurn. They said that Ethiopian troops surround Makale on at least three sides after two weeks spent in get- ting in position"
 Officials however refused to rec veal whether the Philippians plan- ned to try to cut the remaining road to the north, rislking a long drawn out siege of Makale, or to att tempt to force out the Italian gar- rison towards the north, harassing them en route and driving them back towards Eritrea as far as pos- sible.
 Penetrate Italian Lines
 Asmara, Dec. 28-(UP)-Ethio- plan warriors have penetrated the Italians lines on the northern front to the deepest point since the cap- ture of the Holy City of Aksum in the early days of October, it was disclosed today.
 A communique of yesterday, which described the, Italian repulse Of raiders near the Afgaga pass, was found to concern Q fight 20 miles north of the Takkaze river.
 News of the Ethiopian penetra- ton followed reports of serious fighting in the Takkase region and the Tembien region north of it, be- tween the Mai Timchet river pass and Addi Abbi northwest of Maka- le.
 It is the belief of experts at the northern base here that the Afgaga pass fighting, far to the north of previous activity, is due to the dry- ing up of the Takkaze. This would permit the Ethiopian warriors to ford the river easily.
 Reports that l2 Ethiopian spies had been caught, and three exc. cuted, were denied authorita lively today.
 Badgolio Communique.
 Rome, Dec. 28-(UP)-Ethiopian activity in the region of the Holy City of Aksum, far behind the
 
 nominal Italian front line along the Iakkaze river, continues, an off, cial Communique revealed today.
 Marshal Pietro Badoglio. in Com munique No. S1 of the war, re- ported:
 One of our columns on recon. naissance work had minor encoun- ters with enemy groups in the zone west of the Afgaga Pass.
 (This pass Is in the Aksum re- zion and is some 20 miles north of the Takkaze).
 "Our aviation bombarded enemy groups in the region of the Takkaze and in the sector of Amba Alagi (37 miles south of Makale and ex- pected to be the next Italian ob- jective).
 Tn the battle of Abbi Addi De- cember 22 the 22nd Eritrean bat- talion particularly distinguished It. self"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28


 perature dropped to 30 at Tampa and "A in other sections of the state could not be immediately estimated. A brisk breeze probably kept frost of the trees on highlands ana smudge pots burned by thousands in low sections, but growers feareo heavy loss.
 In other southern states, where the cold wave surpassed records of 40 years standing, at least 12 per- sons froze to death and snow caused frequent casualties.
 Minimum Temperatures
 Typical minimum temperatures were 16 in Atlanta, IA in Chatta- nooga, 24 in Jacksonville, 40 in Miami, 16 in Raleigh and 28 in New Orleans.
 Chicago, Bismarck, and Devils Lake, N. D., Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul and Indianapolis were centers of sub-zero cold yesterday, but comparatively warm today. Temperatures remained almost sta- tionary in the East at levels approx mating those of yesterday---17 to 27 in New York, 16-26 in Washing ton, 6-22 in Portland, Me, 6-12 in Pittsburgh and 8-20 in Cleveland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Market Stocks Made Decline in Short Session of Today
WdrStOcks TookLedd M Market This Week
Aviation Issues Were the Outstanding Feature Prac-
 tiCaIIy All in That GruOp Made Good Gains

after a run-up carried Chrysler to Q six-year high. Tire shares picked up. Motor equipments were quiet but firm. Yellow Truck led a rise in that division.
 Oils, bid up, closed higher on the week. TObaccOs were better after recent selling, can stocks came back substantially. Steels were higher on the week with Youngstown the fu- ture.
 A recovery in silver issues left the list up fractions to more than a point.
 Of more significance than a fis- ing stock market was a better than expected showing in business in- diceS. Building operations in the first half of December, thanks to pickup in government programs. jumped 300 per cent over the 1884 period. 2Electricity output made a record high above two billion kilo- watt hours. Steel production declined less than usual for holidays. Car loadings continued to make 8 good comparison with year ego. Retail trade gained as much as 2b per cent over 1894 with Christmas business the best since 1880. Railroads rec ported November net operating 1n- come around 75 per cent above that of 1884.
 In commodities prices were mixed. Wheat lost fractionally but other grains were firm. Small declines were noted in tin and cotton futures while gains were made by copper, rubber, silk, sugar, silver, gasoline, cocoa, hides and coffee. All markets will be closed next Wednesday for New Years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
NEW YEAR'SDAY
 WINNERS PICKED

New York, Dec. 28-(UP)--South- ern Methodist and Louisiana State will triumph in the two New Years Day Bowl" football games, coaches and officials predicted today at the American Football Coaches Associ- ation meeting.
 The following forecasts were gained from a poll of 24 coaches and officials, selected at fAndom fro mvarious sections of the corin- try:
 Rose Bowl: S. M. U. 12: Stanford 9. Choice 3.
 Sugar Bowl: L. s. U. 13; Texas Christian 6 No choice 4. Tie 1.
 A majority of coaches believed 8. M, U. will have a tougher time winning from Stanford at Pasade- ma that L. s. U. will from T. o. U at New Orleans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
THOMAS ROCHE
 MEET HIS DEATH

Torrington, Conn, Dec. 28.--(UP) Walking home from a skating party with friends, Thomas Roche, 15, son of hardware company ex- ecutive, was killed by a hit-and- run driver last night.
 Three others were injured, one seriously. Thomas Alicate, IT, suf- fered a broken leg; Norman Robil- lard, 18, was treated for scalp and leg injuries and Ida Perzanowski suffered bruises.
 Police found fragments of a head light lens, part of reflector and a strip of metal at the scene of the fatality through which they hoped to trace the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

Continued from Page 1.) hastily near the close of the last session. Soldier bonus proposals will follow.
 The temporary ban on munitions and materials of war expires Feb. 29. Broader mandatory legislation, directing an embargo on all war materials and banning credit to bel- ligerents will be proposed.
 Bonus legislation is regarded as likely to give administration lead- CTS more trouble. They have con- ceded that congress will again pass a bill for payment of the $2,200,- 100000 soldiers bonus. Last session the senate sustained a presidential veto.
 Election Year Nears
 Next year is election year, and pressure from home may sway some congressman who voted with the president last season. What admin istration leaders really fear is that it will call for payment through cur- Ter cy imitation.
 The principal source of uncer- tainty over the length of the coming session arises from possible over- throw of New Deal legislation by tho supreme court. More than 2,000 suits affecting legislative acts are in the courts.
 . The overthrow of important laws might require a longer session to ''clean up after the court" that is patch up any law held unconstitu- tional. New Deal laws before the supreme court include the AAA, Quffey soft coal act, utility control legislation, Bankhead cotton act, and the IVA. The Wagner labor relations act may also reach the court this session.
 Borah Worries G. o. F.
 Washington, Dec. 28-(UP)-Sen. William E. Borah's candidacy for tho republican presidential nomina- tion was given impetus today by announcement that he would speak at republican rally in New York City next month.
 He will speak at the invitation of a group of republican liberals on liberalization of the republican party. Although the date for the speech has not been set, Borah said he was advised than Jan. 28 is the probable date and that is satis- factory to me-"
 Although Borah has made no for nal announcement of his candidacy, his acceptance of the New York in- vitation was regarded by many as Q clear indication of his intentions tc seek the nomination. He appar- ently has done nothing to discour- age many friends working in his behalf.
 Rep. Hamilton Fish. R., N. r., has been active in support of Borah. He sad after a visit here with the Ida hoan this week that a meeting of 20 New York republican liberals will be called in few days to work for an instructed New York delegation to the republican national conven- tion in Cleveland.
 Other movements to instruct del- egataes for Borah are reported in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Massachu- sets. Rational polls have indicated strong support for Borah in many states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Dec. 28-UP)-Stocks declined irregularly today. Losses ranged to more than points in Radio preferred B stock. United Stores preferred dropped points on one transaction. Declines of a point or more were made by Am- erican Can, Chrysler, Du Point, Johns Manville, Paraffine, and U s. Steel preferred.
 Motor shares sold of with Chry- sler. Oils were around the previous close after an early advance. Rail leaders had small advances. Utili- ties slipped. Silvers dipped follow ing rise that carried Cerro De- Pasco up nearly point. Coppers also were lower. Farm equipments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
LEILA DRESS FIRM CAPITAL ANNOUNCED

The Liela Dress Company, Inc. of this city filed incorporation papers yesterday in Hartford with the secretary of state. The incor. porators are Laura Jannetty. Sam uel E Lucas and Jacob Dickstein. The authorized capital is $50,000 with $2.500 paid in: The Interstate Amusement Corporation of Torring- ton also filed papers. The incor- porators are Ernest Steele, Leonard White and William Banks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES
 The R. r. Grlggs ca

PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS Bridgeport Gas It. Co. 35 38 Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. 33 36 Conn. Gas & Coke conn.,. 8 4 Conn. Gas & Coke pfd.. 49 52 Conn. It. & Pow. ....... 63A 65ls Conn. It. & Pow. 5h%
 Conn. It. & Pow 6A%
 p1o ..................11 ..115 Connecticut Power Co.,. 471s 491s Conn. Ky & Ltg Go com IS 20 Conn. Ky. 6 Ltg. Go. pfd 25 30 Hid. Elect. It. Co. com 65h 671a Hid Gas It. Go. com. A Illuminating Shares A.. 511a 531s New Haven Water Co.,. 76 South N. E. Tel. Co. .i33 137
 INDUSTRIAL STOCKS Ann. Hardware Go. .... BIZ 331a Bristol Brass Corp. com. 57 60 Colts Pat Fire Arms Co. 51 53 Eagle Lock Go. ....... 27 30 Eastern Malleable Iron 3% A Landers. Frary & Clark 48 50 New Britain Machine
 CO. com. ............. 1012 2UR North 8 Judd Mfg. Co.,. g 34 Peck Stod & Wilcox Go 61s 8A Remington Arms coo. 31s AZ Scovill Mfg. Go. ....... 31 B Stanley Works Co. com. 37 39 Torrington Go. ........ 90 92
 INSURANCE STOCKS Aetna Fire Insurance. 56 58 Aetna Life Insurance. 34 36 Automobile Insurance. 40 A Connecticut General e. 40 42 Hartford Fire Insurance S21s 84h Home Insurance ....... 39 Al National Fire Insurance 74A 761S Phoenix Fire Insurance. 99 102 Travellers Insurance 500 610
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
By ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial Editor

New York, Dec. 28-(UP)-War stocks led the stock market higher this week with aviation issues out- standing.
 Avlation's gains ranged to more than points. Practically all of the issues made new highs. Best per- formers were Douglas, Towering, Wright and United Aircraft.
 DuPont and Atlas Powder had substantial gains. Electric Boat tsubmarines) was carried up to a new high. Other shipbuilding issues responded to the renewed demand for war stocks. Steels were firm. Bethlehem. the war baby of the group, made the best gain. Inter- national Nickel f1rmed after some selling. Copper shares resumed their rise under the lead of Anaconda.
 Utilities made the second best showing of the week.
 Most rails made small advances. Some profit-taking came into motors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
HE WAS EvICTED

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 2S.--Charles M. Naniko, West Hartford, withheld mortgage payments on his home be- cause he questioned the title to the property and challenged Sheriff George F. Roberts to evict him.
 T pleaded with him with tears in my system to move, but he want ed to be evicted," Roberts said, as he piled the 10-rooms of furniture on the sidewalk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
MAE WEST" IS IN
 TOWN, HAROLD SAYS

Harold Clark of 175 Citizens ave- nue reported to police last night that he had been rolled by Mae West" in tavern owned by Joseph Perella at 315 Bank street. The police know Mae" by several other names under which she had been arrested in the past, but she is more familiarly known under the alias of the famous movie queen. Search for her is being conducted by police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
VERDICT WILL
 NOT BE CHANGED

Bridgeport, Conn.,. Dec. 28-(UP)
 Superior Court Judge Carl Foster has refused to set aside a jury award of $15,o00 to Joseph Law renee, Norwalk, against Irving Abrams, Brookline, Mass. for loss of his left arm in an automobile accident. While conceding the award in excess of previous judg- ments. Judge Foster ruled he was without authority to alter the jury's decision. Lawrence was injured in a collision Sept. 30, 1884 at Orange.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
c. A. R. POST GROWS

Ashland, o. (U.P.)-A membership gain of 50 per cent was recorded this year by the Andrews Post of the G. A. R. here, no doubt the largest gain in the nation. After being non-members all these years, George Martin, 91, and o. M. Remington, 90 decided to join the post, raising the roster to five.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
STEAM SHOVEL THIEVES
 JAILED

Montreal (U.P)-Paul Dubuc and Howard Cutler were sentenced to three months in jail here for trying to steal steam shovel. Police said they caught them disrnantling the shovel, valued at 1000, and carting it away piece by piece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
RECORD COLD
 WAVE RETREATS

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DEMOCRATS PLAN
 SHORT SESSION

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

DOW JONES AVERAGES
Evening star., 1935-01-29
MRS. PHILIP O. COFFIN,

Mrs. Clarence Roberts, Mrs. Ellwood
Jones and her sister. Mrs. Dorm
TRACER, Mrs. Marvin Grisweld and Mrs.
John Marshall.
Mr.. Robert Jackson's guests will in
clude Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony j. Drexel,
Jackson, jr.. and his daughter, Miss
Hope Jackson. Mrs. Walter Tuckerman
will have the military attache Of the
French Embassy and Nine. Lombard
as her guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Evening star., 1935-01-29

the luncheon included Eston Knight,
one Of Americas foremost painters,
who arrived in Washington yesterday
and is at the hotel. Postmaster Gen.
eral James A. Farley or his official
representative also were expected to
speak regarding the plan proposed to
the Post ONCE Department by a group
of the American artists that the Gov
ernment issue o set Of five stamps
each year illustrating the five finest
paintings by American artists COM
pleted during the year.
Patronesses for the Washington gal
leries Of the National Society Of Amer
ican Art at the Shoreham Hotel in
clude Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt