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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Unemployment Compensation
 Measure Is In For Struggle

paper story revealed employees as well as employers contributions would be reco amended by the spec il job insurance commission.
 Meantime, J.. Francis Smith, dem-. O. satic state central committee chairman, accused the four repub- lican members of the commission of dirty and desperate politics" in voting for employe contributions. The goverr or'S official comment was that ..o refused to engage in a g ne of political tick-tack-toe" on the unemployment insurance issue. Defending his financial policies, Gov. Cross said in his Willimantic address: "It $ the republicans, and nottie governor, who have scrapped during the depression 8 pay-as-you- go policy. There would have been no q E.cit had my recommenda dations been followed. "As 1t is, I have saved for the state, according to the leader of tho republican organiza- tion Estate Chairman J. Henry R :aback) : ;'eral millions of dol lars.s
 william J. Fitzgerald. Norwich. demo ;-atic candidate for second dis- trict conc -essnan, issued state- ment outlining his attitude toward social legislation" which he said. shas been questioned" by James Mundell. Groton. union party can- .didate.
 s..-or over 30 years" Fitzgerald said, T not only supported, but fought for social legislation and for a measure which would be bene- flcial to the people working in the state Of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 31.-(UP) - The unemployment compensation measure drawn by the governors special commission today headed or a knock-down, drag-out battle in tho general assembly next week, w....a distinct possibility republi- cans may reject 1t entirely. This was indicated by Rep. Noah Swaync. D.rien; member of the unemploy- men. insurance commission, who declared he voted against the rec- commentators in committee and would fight the measure when it comes before the extraordinary ses- sion of the legislature. Swayne is g republican.
 .When the bill comes to the gen- r-al assembly," he said, T shall work and talk against 1t. It is. un- sound, unconstitutional, and unfair to the workers and to employers. I am sure that the republican ma- iority in the house of representa- tives x'ill reject it." While Swayne declare ' Governor Wilbur l.. Gross told me that he felt employees should b. required to contribute" the goy- ernor E'mself, at a Willimantic democratic rally, charged the g. Q. b. has decided ito scrap the so- cial security act. Tt is safe to say" tte governor said, 1the democratic l ,mbers of the general assembly will never stand for anything like this."
 Unemployment insurance, which kas transformed the Connecticut campaign to one of bitterness and vituperation. became the political hish spot when { ''pTemature news
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
FAMILY OF BUS
 DRIVER AWARDED
Will Get $2,5OO; Conn. Co. Paid Funeral Expenses
 for Accident

Compensa tion Commissioner Charles Kleiner of New Haven to- day approved a stipulation agree ment whereby the family of John O'Donnell, driver of the ill-fated Connection. Company bus, winch crashed of the road the afternoon of September IT, and resulted in the death of five, including O'Donnell, and serious injuries to IA passen- gers. will receive $2,500 from the
 Connecticut Company. Payment ot funeral expenses by the Connecticut Company is also approved in the agreement.
 Approval of the stipulation had to be made at the New Haven office because the crash happened in Cheshire, which is in the third con- gressional district and under the Jurisdiction of the New Haven of flee. The claim of the ODonnell family was presented by Attorney Martin J. Parker of this city. Pay- ment will be made in a lump sum.
 The claim against the Connecti- cut Company was that William and Bridget ODonnell, the parents of the driver were dependent upon him and his weekly earnings. Another brother, Thomas was also depend- ent. Under these conditions they will receive half the amount of his weekly contribution to their support for six years, which totals $2,500. Had he been survived by a widow or children they would receive half of his weekly earning for six years. which would be a considerably larger sum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
HURLEY REFUSES
 NAMES OF AGENTS
Will Not Help Republican Party-Names for Pub-
 lie After Election

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 3l-(UP) The State Works Progress Ad- ministration today maintained re- fusal to open it's administrative sa- lary rolls at the request of the re- publican state central committee. Robert A. Hurley. state admins trator, replied to the request in an open letter, which said:
 Tn the first place have no de- sire to help the republican state central committee, and in the sec ond place I am quite unwilling to bring embarrassment to people who are connected with 8 relief agen- cy. q understand that the records should be made available to the public, and to such newspapers as may want the information I offer the inspection of our records after election and shall continue to hope that the list of names of the ern- ployes will not be used carelessly for partisan purposes" x
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
KING EDWARD AS
 YOUTHS MODEL
His Physics Fitness 70 Be an Example ]; One Writer
 Defends Monarch
Bv H. L PERCY

United Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 London, Oct. 31. (UP)-King Ed ward, more than ever a center of interest because of his friendship with divorced Mrs. Wallis Simpson, is to become a model of physical fitness for British youth, 1t was learned today.
 Regarding him as almost the ideal of physical fitness for a man of A, leaders of the national health movement intend to encourage young men to follow his example. AS part of the effort, they will use a number of pictures of the king m sporting and athletic poses.
 Delicate as Boy
 Delicate as a boy, the king has hardened himself so that he has no worries as to his health, and seldom even has a cold. He rises at 6 to 6:30 a. m.; does setting up ex- ercises, batheS and has rub down, and then later in the day plays squash racquets or golf, swims or cutters round his garden, trimming the roses. Swimming, in addition to gardening, is another diversion q liking for which he shares with Mrs Simpson. He likes to walk on grass says it is nerve tonic.
 The king keeps his weight be- tween 146 and 150 pounds. He eats sparingly and inclines more and more to fish and vegetables to the neglect of meats and desserts. He likes particularly salads prepared for him from recipes of Mrs. Simp-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
BETHANY J0E' GETS TEN YEARS Will Be Taken to Lewis burg TOday-TO Be De-
 ported After Term

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 31-(UP) -"Bethany Joe' Saladonis, al whose roadside inn federal agents uncovered the first link of a $2,- 500. GOO "a year prostitution s syndi- cate, was to be taken to Lewisburg, Pa. federal penitentiary today to begin serving ten year sentence for Mann act violations.
 The first of B principals and un- derlings to be sentenced, SaladoniS was convicted on five counts in U. s. district court and, in addition to his prison term was fined 5000.
 Income From Traffic
 His income from the white slave traffic represents the shame of America" Judge Carroll c. Hincks said as he imposed sentence.
 Saladonis was returned here from Portland, Me-, in company with Francis Wade, to stand trial. He escaped from the inn during fed- eral raid.
 He grinned broadly as he heard the sentence and, shackled to 8 deputy marshal, paused for a mo- ment to talk with two women in the courtroom before being taken to jail to await transfer to the pen itentiary.
 Upon his release he faces deporta- tion to Lithuania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
SEEK DEFECTIVE
 ASSTACE ACTOR

Hollywood, Oct. 3i. (UP)-Barry W. Richards, screen producer. con- flded today ti1rouRh a press agent that he's on the market for a de- tective who has the "makings" of an actor.
 He said he would soon leave on c tour that will take him to Kan sas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Phiia- sdelphia, Newark, Brooklyn, New York, Washington, Atlanta, New Orleans, Detroit and other cities to look for prospects. A caIneraman win accompany him.
 ,'sNo acting experience is re- 0uired," said Richards, outlining his speciflcations, ''but he must be clean cut, intelligent, and look capable s Of detection, though not the old time detective type. He must be rugged, rather than handsome, square jawed, clean, shayen, and athletically built.y
 The chosen candidate will fill the Eole of a comic strip detective.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
HALLOWEEN TO
 BE CELEBRATED
Waterbury Will Indulge in Night of Sport, Fun,
 FrOlic of Season

Clowns and pirates, gypsies and cowboys, hoboes. and old-fashioned belles-all will wander through the city's streets tonight as Water bury celebrates Halloween, Fun making will begin soon after night fall and will last till the small hours of Sunday morning, with hundreds attending masquerades and private parties and thousands strolling the streets dressed up."
 Police Superintendent William J. Roach said that he expected no trouble tonight. However, he point ed out that extra men will be on duty plain clothes and in uniform to curb excesses of enthusiasm and to protect property from damage. Police will cooperate with firemen in preventing the ringing of false alarms by keeping all alarm boxes under scrutiny.
 Clubs Entertain
 Masquerades and dances will draw large crowds of costumed Water buriains to several halls tonight. F,raternal and community organiza- 4iaaR will sponsor nasquerades to-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
YOUNG GERMAN
 IN DIFFICULTY

Detroit, Oct. S1--(UP. .)--City au- thorities announced today that they could not help Arthur Meyer threatened with German coneeli- tration camp, prove his mother was not Jewish. Meyer wrote two months ago from Berlin that hs must certify his pure Aryan origin before November IS or be placed in a Naz detention camp Then. yes- terday, came a frantic cable: Please help me; time getting short"
 City records, church documents and historical papers of four turn verein societies, failed to disclose. any reference to Meyers mother. born October 1S, 1861 in Detroit. ', T am suspected of being part Jewish, Meyer wrote. T have con- vinced them my father was of pure German Aryan origin but they will not believe me about my motherF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
BANKER DIES

Torrington, Conn.,, Oct. 31-UP) - Herman w. Huke, 82, chairman of the board of directors of Tor rington National Bank and Trust Co.,, died at a hospital late yesterday after an ill- nes of several days. He was a former president of the Torrington Trust Co.,, and was elected a director of the National Bank when the two institutions merged in .1930. He was former general superintendent of the Excelsior plant of the Torrington Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31

will be entertained first at The Elton by the democratic town con- mittee and then escorted to the Buckingham Hall rally, which will open at 8 o'clock.
 Tomorrow afternoon and evening will see several rallies as the demo- crats prepare to bring their cam paign locally to a close. The Lithu- anian Democratic Club will conduct . rally at 48 Green street tomorrow afternoon and at the same time the Russian Democratic Club will hold . rally on Hill street.
 State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone will be the principal speaker at the Lithuanian and Rus sian rallies. Moving pictures will be shown following the Lithuanian gathering. Alderman John Bender is in charge of arrangements.
 Italian Democratic Club
 Tomorrow night Italian Demo cratic Club will sponsor testi- m0nial dinner dance in honor of I,ioutenant- Governor Frank Hayes
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be settled Tuesday when 45,O00,00O ballot their choice. MT. Roosevelt was not even conceding Kansas to Ali M. Landon, his republican oppo- nent. As far as New York state was concerned, close friends said he never shared the doubts of some that the result would even be close. The last big show of his offensive that has carried him into many states with a simple message ham, mering home the theme of recovery is here," will be staged at Madison Square Garden where Governor Landon spoke Thursday night. While White House attaches de- clined to divulge the subject of the speech, it was believed he would sum up again New Deal achieve ments, lash out at the republican leadership and once more take to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
DEATH PUTS END TO LEGAL SUIT
Bernhardt Hollinger, FOr- mer Local Resident, Died
 in Germany on Qct: 10

Proceedings instituted in probate and superior courts against Bern hardt Hollinger, 83-year old former lccal resident, by his son, John, are cried automatically with death of the elder Hollinger in Germany. MT. Hollinger, who went to Germany last spring, died Oct. 10, according to word which has reached here.
 Several months ago, John Hol- finger filed in superior court ain in- junction suit preventing his father from removing from bank in this city large sum which he had on deposit. The son claimed support from the parent, and declared that the latter had given a relative in Germany power of attorney and was seeking to remove the money from this country.
 Son Filed Petition
 Then in probate court, the son filed . petition asking for the ap- pointment of conservator over his father, He alleged that his father was too old and feeble to manage his own affairs. A preliminary hear- Ing was held on the matter, and 1t was decided to continue it till Oct. 28th after an attorney ap- peared for the German consulate of New York. He said that it would take him several weeks to get in touch with the elder Hollinger in Germany. The matter was due to come up this week, but no hearing was held when 1t was learned that MT. Hollinger had died.
 He Let Will
 MT. Hollinger left will, which was drawn before he left this coun- try, but it has not yet been ad- mitted to probate by Judge Dennis J. Slavin. The proceedings for ap- pointment of a conservator in pro- i-Ie court, and the civil suit in su- perior court are automatically end- Cd by the old mans death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
35,OOO MEN ARE
 OUT ON ST RlkE
Marine Workers, EnlplOyz CTS Are iii for Prolonged
 Struggle From Outlook
By ROGER JOHNSON

(Ou1Ceu EEeSS Cthu GVEKCSpOuuCUt9
 San Francisco, Oct. 31-(UP) Thirty-f1ve thousand striking marine workers and their employers drew on their resources today for a pro- longed labor war while San Fran cisco and other cities in a vast tri- angula rarea faced the possibility of food shortage.
 Local warehousemen, numbering 1,600, including those in grocery and cold storage warehouses, voted to join the strikers. thus paralyzing the handling of food supplies at their source. There was some fear that teamsters would join the strike. perhaps on Monday, and halt the How of commerce, including food. entirely.
 General Strike Threa.
 An implied threat of San Fran cisco general strike e-such as the one of 1884 that grew out of general maritime strike similar to the pres- ent one, was heard. Harry Bridges. president of the International Long Shoremen's association, one of the seven striking unions, told the San Francisco Central Labor council last
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31

peared in Chicago 1t was warm and sunshiny. LANNON'S EN- TRY WAS MADE IN A DELUGE OF RAIN. In Detroit, Landon addressed a shivering audience huddled in one end of the ball park. TO ROOSEVELT DAME FORTUNE GAVE A LOVELY INDIAN SUMMER EVENING.
 Roosevelt Silence
 Landon has been pushed out in the open on foreign affairs, the tariff, farm aid, relief, and so on down the line.
 Roosevelt has coasted along without putting himself on record on hardly anything. There isn't a person in the country land some of the Presidents friends say this includes FOR himSelf)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
QUEEN MARY IS
 ILL WITH COLD

London, Oct. S1-(U.P)-Queen Mary has a slight cold and as 3 precaution is remaining in her room at Marlborough House, 1t was an- nounced today. Quen Mary is 69.
 It was said that the queens tenn perature was normal and that her indisposition was in no way serious, but she cancelled her engagements for the next few days, including one to open the, annual chrysanthe- mum show at the New Peoples Pal ace in the east end this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Late Net.,s M "R s.a
DOYLE KILLED

Wallingford, Conn, Oct. 31-(UP) = James Doyle, Bristol, was killed early to- day when his automobile collided with a car operated by Philip A. Boucher, Ma tick, Mass. Doyle was iden- tified at Meriden hospital through a drivers license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31

Some people call 1t luck, some call it jinx, some call 1t team- work.
 Whatever IT is, Roosevelt has it and Landon hasn't. < If there ever has been . luckier presidential candidate than Franklin Delano { R0Ose- welt, old timers who have been Lowering campaigns since before Bryan can't recall his name. < nj is32, Dame E1rtune handed him the DeprssSi Si6i1 and the tidal wave or resentment against Her. bert Hoover which would have swept almost any candidate into office.
 This year, as if eilanloured of his golden voice and captivating smile, Lady Luck again laae Gi9en him AlE tlae hreRka. When ne Hf1-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
MEET DEATH

Hudson, Mass, Oct. 31- (UP)-Two Marlboro men were killed by an automO- bile as they walked along the Hudson-M Marlboro road early today. The victims were Edward F. Rigney, AS, and Louis P. Bouffard, 55. The driver, Harold D. Spell lissey of Marlboro, was held for questioning. He told police, Rigney and BOuffard stepped directly into the path of his car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
CYCLONE KILLS
 FIFTY PEOPLE

Madras, India, Oct. 31-U.P9- Approximately 50 persons were kNl- ed, while 15,000 were made home less, by the cyclone which swept over 200-mile area in teh vicinity of Chirala, reports from the de- yastated area today disclosed.
 "A tidal wave accompanied the cy- clone at Masulipatam, inundating the city.
 Damage was estimated at 75,000 pounds Approximately 3$75,000).
 The storm area lay to the north of Madras.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
JosephP. Tu11lulty lWfH Be Speaker
 AtDen1ocrdtR Rally
Secretary to Late President Wilson Will Be Guest Oi Honor With U. s. Senator Augustine LOnergan;
 Buckingham Hall to Be Crowded

With Joseph P Tumuty, secretary to the late Presi dent woodrow Wilson and U S. Senator Augustine Loner gan as the two principal speakers the entire democratic state ticket will be guests of the City of Waterbury tonight at rally in Buckingham hall Town Chairman John H. Cary declared this morning that capacity audience Iieutenant Governor Frank Hayes and their running mates
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Winner Almost Impossible to Pick; Relatives COn=
 template Law Suits SIX WOMEN WERE
 APPARENTLY TIED UP Race for More Children Becomes RevOlting; Dr.
 DafOe Is Disguised
BY ROBERT D. OWEN United Press Staff Correspondent,

Toronto, October 31.
 (UP) Charles Vance Millar's 1O-year, $75O,O00 baby derby came to a smash ing finish today, in as mud dled a state as that sublime iiokester' could have wished. With the winner almost inn possible to pick, law suits pending, relatives contesting the Millar will in which he left his fortune to Toronto's most prolific mother, the Ontario government prepared to intervene in what Millar'S friends call "the greatest practical joke" of that eccentric lawyers career. Six women with nine children each apparently were tied in their claims to the fortune, but three, expecting new babies
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
KIILEI, NEAR HoAaE

Glastonbury, Conn, Oct. 3l (UP)
 Mrs. Lula E. Smith, 67, was killed near her home late yesterday by an automobile operatea by Mrs. Mabel stevenson, wife of First Selectmara Lewis w. Stevenson. He skull was fractured. Mrs Stevenson was not held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
FATALLY WOUNDED

New London, Conn, Oct. 3l-(UP) Robert Nash, l3, died at a hospital hte yesterday aftern he accidentally wounded himself with a shotgun while hunting. The blast shattered hig left leg as he was walking slrouah an linderbrush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31

Washington, October31 - There is something about the present political campaign not unlike baseball season One team has great bunch of players all the ballyhoo in the world plenty of money to spend but lacks that indefinable but absolutely essential some thirg' if takes to bring home the bacon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
Charles Vance MiLLar. Donor OF Great Prize,
 Is Sublime Jokester' '
President Confident
 or Victory Tuesday
Faces Great Audience in Madison Square Garden To- night to Wind Up Campaign- Will Drive
 Home His Final Blows
BY FREDERICK A. STORM Limited Press White House Correspondent)

New York; October 31.- (UP) - President Roosevelt faces last big prediction audience tonight confident that the nation will return him to office for another four years The chief executive fresh, despite days on train and in automobile in good weather and bad was on hs home grounds for the of the big event that will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
The Weather

Fair, Cold Tonight; sunday Cloudy, Warn
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-04
The Commission Takes Action

This may not be the first time that the State Water Commission has served notice on private industry that it must cease polluting waterway, but we don't recall many before this instance in Con- necticut. The concern is the U. s. Yeast Company of Stafford Springs. It must submit plans for installation of treat ment devices not later than September 15, notice having just been served on an officer of the company. As we say above this sounds like the beginning of war on the part of the commission against pollution of our waterways.
 We are glad to see such steps being taken in the interests of better water courses. The mere fact that it is an industry that is approached this time and not city or town indicates that the fight against pollution is on in earnest. Hitherto the commission has been more concerned with the efforts and plans of municipalities to eliminate pollution and has not bothered much with industrial plants, preferring to secure their cooper ation after the towns had fallen in line.
 However, various industries have CO., operated to the extent that studies of ways and means of removing wastes from waters flowing from plants have been made. We had an extensive one at the Chase plant in Waterville some months ago. As we understand the situation the several types of mills that might be affected in Connecticut will join the fight against pollution once that every city or town, now emptying raw sewage into a nearby watercourse has provided itself with some modern sewage system which calls for total elimination of noxlouS wastes or their naturalization.
 Tn the past the State Water Commis- sion has adopted more of an advisory att titude towards those communities guilty of polIuting rivers, as well as joining with industrial plants that showed interest in the problem Every large city has been urged to modernize it's sewage system and most of them are endeavoring to do so, Waterbury included. But the order to the Stafford Springs mill might witness new era in pollution elimination, in which promises to aid would not be asked but definite assurance secured.