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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
CATHOLIC BOYS
 SCHOOL BURNED
New Milford Had Blaze Early Today; One Woni-
 an Lost Her Life

New Milford, Conn, March 17-s (UP)-A woman employe was burn. cd to death and two others were rescued from roof as fire des- troyed the main administration building at exclusive Canterbury Catholic schools for boys early to- day. Damage was estimated at $l00,000. Several hundred students left yesterday for their spring vaca. ton, thus preventing what might have been heavy toll of lives.
 Domestic Killed
 The victim was identified as Q Mrs. Carlson, employed several weeks as a houselady. She was about 45 years old. She had been rescued and returned to the buildw ing to save personal belongings. Among the rescued was Miss Marie Hume, sister to headmaster Dr. Nelson Hume. She and an employe were trapped on the roof and were carried to safety by Special Officer Andrew Nearisg who discovered fire at 6 a. rn, and hour after he had made his rounds.
 The building housed Miss Hume'S apartment, class rooms, a few dor- mitories, the main offices and tho new library. It was erected in 1901 when 1t was known as the Weinti- suag Girls school, and was pur. chased in 1916 by Dr. Hume when he founded Canterbury school. pr. Hume is brother of Miss Sarah Hume, well-known California seen. ario writer and author.
 The destroyed building was one of a series of five on the spacious estate of the school, located on Town Hill, overlooking New Milford. The body of Mrs. Carlson was found in the ruins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
$l5,5OO,OOO Damage Als ready Done in New Eng.
 land States CONN. RIVER IS
 JUMPING AGAIN Mohawk Trail Is Washed Out--BellOws Falls
 Isolated

Boston, March 18 - (UPl - Fed by torrential rains, New England rivers again rose today toward levels of the $100,000,000 disaster of 1927. Flood waters already have caused $15,500,000 damage in New England, ac- cording to a United Press survey.
 No immediate prospect of relief was seen by the Weather Bureau as streams again surged over their banks after re- ceding temporarily.
 No safe indications for the end. ing of the rain over New England are in sight before Thursday" C.. Harold Moves, chief meteorlogist of Boston Weather Bureau, said. Lower temperatures will not de- velop until late Thursday. The rain as affecting the flood situation is decidedly unfavorable and all possible precautions should be tax. en-"
 New danger spots developed in Vermont, where 125 persons were
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
PRESIDENT HAS
 MADE REQUEST
Asks Billion and Half to Take Care of Destitute
 Unemployed
BY RICHARD l.. FAIRNESS United Press Staff COrresponednt) ]

NOmtCu GEGOS 0bbA NUAkCSpOllCuutJ
 Washington, March 18.-(UP)- President Roosevelt today asked congress to appropriate $1.50o,000, ,000 to continue three Works Progress Administration for another year. President Roosevelt estimated that this sum would be sufficient to care for the destitute unemployed to- gether with $1,000, 100000 in unex- pended previous appropriations and the $500, 100000 carried in the bud- get for the Civilian Conservation Corps and various public works. Limitation of federal relief eXpendi- lures to this figure, however, is de- pendent upon unemployment of substantial numbers of the idle by private industry, the president said.
 Ultimate Cost
 "The ultimate cost of the Federal Works Progress" the president said, twill be determined by private en- terprise. Federal assistance which arose as a result of industrial dis employment can be terminated If industry itself removes the under lying conditions" MT. Roosevelt said that relief expenditures in the present fiscal year would approXi- mate $3,500, 100000. His budget, he said, contemplated expenditure of an amount roughly equal to that total during the 1887 year.
 "An appropriation III this amount would be within the limit set by the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
Locarno Powers Not
 h Complete Accord
Great Britain, France, Belgium Striving to Get To- gether-Wif Vote Thursday on Resolution
 Finding Germany to Be Guilty
By FREDERICK KUH (COpyright. 1886, by United PresS)

\NVpyEtBuSp AoOVp wy OMAScW AV9"' London, March 18-(UP)-Great Britain, France and Belgium sought urgently today to compose their wide differences on the Rhineland crisis as they awaited German delega- tion from Berlin.
 The heads of the Locarno powers just before the council met, ad- journed their meeting until 10 p. m. Joseph Paul. -Boncour of France said mo full accord" had yet been reached.
 The league secretariat ofilcially in- formed members of the council that 1t is intended for the council to vote on the resolution finding Germany guilty of treaty violation in the pres ence of the German delegates.
 Stanley Bruce of Australia, presi- dent of the council, conferred twice with Dr. Leopold von Hoesch, Ger man ambassador, and Germany agreed to attend the meeting.
 Dino Grandi, Italian ambassador, told the council Italy is ready to full fill her obligations under the Lo. carno treaty, but hinted that con- tinued sanctions against Italy might prevent 1t.
 Gonzalo Zaldumbide, Ecuadorean delegate, was absent from the coun- ell session. His government in- structed him not to attend. pre- sumably to avoid voting against Germany.
 Eden's speech to the council lasted less than ten minutes. He promised that the British government would play full part in the necessary re- construction of western European peace.
 The league spokesman announced the Germans would not attend to- days council meeting, but that Rib hentroo would attend tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
Politics Driuen Out
 or AH WPA Projects
Harry Hopkins Sends Word That No Man Shall Be Employed or Discharged on Ground of Support
 or Non-Support of Any Political Crowd
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Washington, March l8.-tUP)- Works Progress Administrator Har- ry L. Hopkins issued general let ter to all state WPA directors today ordering that mo person shall be employed or discharged on the ground of his support or non-sup- port of any political organization"
 Hopkins order, sent out as "no- tice to all WPA workers" came aft CT WPA had been accused of politi- cal activity in West Virginia, 1lli- nois, New York and Michigan.
 Sen. Rush D. Holt, D. W. Va, has pressed the charges since an inves- tigation ordered by Hopkins pur- ported to show no political favor itism in Holts state.
 Hopkins letter was to be posted in every district WPA office and to be delivered to every project foreman throughout the country. His order read:
 No employe of WPA, either ad- ministrative or engaged on pro- ject, is required to make any con- tribution to any political party.
 No WPA employees job will be in jeopardy because of the failure of said employe to make contribu- ton.
 No employe of WPA shall at any time solicit contributions for any political party and evidence of such solicitation will be the cause for inl- mediate discharge. The question of whether or not to contribute to any political party is a matter entirely for the voluntary decision of said employe,
 "No person shall be employed or discharged by WPA on the ground of his support or non-support of any candidate of any political or- ranization,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
Almost Reached LeUeL .Of Disaster That Hit This Section m 1927
Two Bridges Go Do1vn h New Hartford To1Un
Dam Over West Pennington River Is Swept Away; Town Inundated, ParaIyzed-Streets of Winsted
 Flooded By Mad River

18-UP-The town of New Hartford when Greenwood dam the west river collapsed sweeping two bridges and the main telephone cable.
 The communications systems rapidly rising through the section ng the bank and left the town compeey from outside telegraph and telephone connections
 Pennington Threatened
 that school before the highways impossible highway Pennington under two feet of water and being quickly inundated.
 Wined 0verh0wng center o The water flowed through the the the office but service not nterrutpd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
DIEDOF HIS BURNS

Haverhill, Mass, March 17.-(UP)-Ed- win Danforth, 76, who jumped into three feet of flood waters surrounding his home to extingush his blazing clothing Friday died today at hos pita Danforth's clothing became ignited when he poured kerosene on wood fire in his home. After extinguishing his burning clothing in the flooded waters of the Merimack river, Danforth waded 30 feet to dry land, where he was found by tiremem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
HOMECOMING
 LAW NEXT WEEK

Boston, March l8-(UP) .-Bos- tons horn- -honking ban won't take effect until next week-if then. Mayor Frederick W. Mansfield an- nounced he would not sign the or dinance to prohibit the sounding of automobile sorns between II D, m. and ' a. m. until next week so that motorists may become familiar with the new regulation.
 Meanwhile Motor Vehicle Regis trar Frank A. Goodwin has attacked legality Of the new ordinance. The ciig council has nS right 10 pass such an order. he said. and besides tn law covering horns Is already adequate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
MAN WAS NAILED
 TOCRUDE CROSS

Ocala. Fla. March lS.-(UP-J. K. Tillerman, 45-year-old canal worker, was found nailed to a makeshift cross on the outskirts of Ocala today.
 Tillerman was taken to a hospital where he regained consciousness. He refused, however. to make any statement concerning his attackers.
 Tillcrman. worker on the trans Florida canal project. was found nailed with 30-penny nails. hand and foot. to a crude wooden cross. His mouth vas sewed.
 Questioned by Sheriff S. c. M. Thomas ef Marion county. Tisler- man would neither Identify the men who attacked him. nor reveal the motive for the crucinxion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
.VEN|zELOS OF
 GREECE IS DEAD
Greek Republican Leader Dies in Exile Passed
 Away Today in Paris

Paris. March 18.-(UP)-Eleuth- cribs Venizelos, "The Lion of Crete, " Greek republican leader for forty years, died in exile today.
 At Il, his country again a mon- archy. Venizelos' heart was unable to withstand the strain of a severe attack of grippe and he died at 8 a. m. @ a. m. EST).
 He realized, during his brief ill- ness, that he was dying. In his apartment, still wearing his familiar black skull cap, his strength ebb- ing, "The Grand Old Man of Greece" maintained interest in Greek politics until he lapsed into coma.
 Only two wishes were commun- icated to those at his bedside that his countrymen forget their differences and rally under King George for the good of the country, and that he be buried in his native Crete whose blue waters he had wanted to sec again.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
6.OOO DRIVEN
 FROM HOMES
Pennsylvania

Cumberland, Md, March l8- CUP)-Flood waters which swept through Cumberland-l0 feet deep and at mill-race speed-drove 5000 persons from their homes today, paralyzed business activities and caused damage estimated at more than $1,O0O,000.
 National guardsmen. CCC workers and volunteer rescue workers strug- gled against the slowly receding cur rent in small rowboats, taking men, women and children from roof tops and out of second story windows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
JOHNSTOWN HIT
 HARD BY FLOODS
Water Filled Streets FOur- teen to l7 Feet in
 Some Places

Philadelphia, March 18 - (UP)- The Bell Telephone company of Pennsylvania received a report from its Johnstown offlce at 10:30 a. m. today that a dam beyond the city had broken and water in the busi- ness district was rising again. The report said that there were nearly 30 feet of water in the streets in one section of Johnstown. We don't know what is going to happen next" the Johnstown operator said.
 New York, March 18 - (UP) - Telephone reports from Johnstown,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
THEY BURN MORE

Madrid. March i8-(UP) - Left wing extremists burned two clubs and a church at Albacete today, and footed two other churches. Judicial authorities suspended all Fascist organizations in the country as guilty of provoking the left wing riots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
FRANCE WANTS MORE TROOPS

Paris, March lS.-(UP)-France's troops on the German frontier are insufficient and it is necessary to call fresh classes to the colors, Gen. Louis Felix Maurin, war minister, reported to the army commission tonight. Maurin also urged that all possible conscrpts on reserve have the customary training period of three weeks as soon as possible in ensuing months'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
RAGING RIVERS
 WERE DAMAGING
Whole Eastern Section of Country Was Inundated
 By Rise of Rivers
lBy United Pressl

Raging rivers today flooded Pitts burg, Johnstown, Pa, and countless smaller cities throughout the east causing millions of dollars worth oi dsnage and taking uncounted lives Deaths may mount to 40 or 50.
 At midday the situation in the casts most disastrous floods in years was in brief:
 Pennsylvania
 Johnstown-Telephone company at Philadelphia advises that break. ing of dam near Johnstown flooded parts of Johnstown to 30-foot depth we don't know what's going to happen next" phone operator quoted as saying. It was the breaking of a dam that cost 2,300 lives in Johns- town in 1889. Gov. George H. Earle announced that conditions at Johns- town "are so alarming" that he is going there to direct relief work.
 Pittsburg-Water 17 feet deep In some parts of business section Banks and big offices flooded. Giant industrial plants under water. Fires add to destruction. Damage runs into millions. Water highest in his- tory. Pennsylvania and Baltimore S, Ohio railroads suspend all service into city.
 McKeesport-Much of city under water.
 Wilkes-Barre-600 families evac- uated as overflowing Susquehanna turns Wyoming valley into lake.
 New York
 Binghamton--South side residen- tial district cut of by highest water in the Susquehanna since 1865. All bridges closed. State police report conditions grave in entire southern section of New York state. Many highways covered with three feet or more of water.
 Ithaca-City isolated as all com ununications fail.
 Schenectady Fifteen families marooned at Rotterdam Junction.
 Buffalo and Niagara Falls-Par- alyzed by heaviest snow on record
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18

Tn the immediate vicinity of Greenwood Dam, which burst and inundated the valley, the landscape was under water for several miles. Many could be seen leaving their farms and homes in rowboats. One family, perched on the ridge-pole of their home, just south of the dam, waved frantically So we swooped over their heads. Another family padded an overloaded row- boat that seemed in imminent dan- ger of sinking.
 Highways Obliterated
 Highways for miles around were obliterated by flood waters in the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
DESTROYER EXPLOSION

Gibraltar. March ie.-tUP'-The British destroyer Westc0tt arrived today with one man dead and i4 wounded.
 It was understood the casualties were due to the explosion Of ahelL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
NATIONS STEEL
 CITY SUFFERED
Pittsburg Business, lndus- trial Centers Were
 Handicapped By Waters
BY BERNARD J. MILES

United Press Staff COrrespondent)
 Pittsburgh, March IS - (UP) - The Ohio river and its two mighty tributaries, the .Monogahela and the Allegheny, paralyzed the nations steel city today, pouring flood waters to a depth of IT feet at some points in the famous golden triangle. Several deaths were reported, damage ran into millions and busi- ness was disrupted completely. Dangerous fires broke out and fire men were forced to fight them under almost impossible conditions. The river stage at the point - the juncture where the Mongahela and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
BEGIN RELIEF

Washington. March is.-tUP)- President Roosevelt today called on government agenceiS to begin iIn- mediately the relief Of victims in flood aFeaa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March 1S- (UP) = Government expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to march l6th, as compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $4976,095,57514 $4,7SS,423, ,S29.S1
 Receipts $2,6O3,733,G7S.2S $2,477i9s,4O4.4l
 Deficit s2s72,ss2,2ss.s6 s2,311,225.425.5s
 Cash Balance S2.-5G,749,O61.S3 s2,12s,2?2.i55.49
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18
Residents Of Flooded Pennington Valley Are Warned By Airplane
Bombs Dropped on Farms, Elsewhere, the Path of Dam Waters Telling People to Get Into
 Places of Safety
BY JACK ELLIOTT United Press Staff COrrespondent)

Hartford, Conn., March IS - (UP) = have just returned from flight the flooded Pennington Valley region with Captain Charles Descomb.
 Flying through a blinding fog and driving rain we dropped 25 sandbag bombs farms in the danger zone warning families to flee to high ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-18

Rain, Colder Tonights
 Unchanged Thursday Full Weather Report Page &
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SITUATIONS-MEN.


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Decatur 113S.
MEAT. CUTTER: Is years experience; can
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market. Phone Potomac 1850.
houSeman, dishwasher, porter; references
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desires connection with publication inter
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experienced young man. Phone Decatur
1897 j.
PRINTER-Competent ad and job man.
Mills ave. ne. Phone Decatur 5505.
sTFNoGRAPHER experienced, college
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STUDENTS attending Strayer College wish
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homes. cafeterias. on elevators or SWITCH
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YOUNG CoLoRED MAN desires work Of
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Phone Lincoln 1852
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Star office.
YOUNG MAN colored wants Job as ele-
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.


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SITUATIONS-MEN AND WOMEN.

COLORED COUPLE. janitor, maid or but
Ter. chauffeur and cook. Columbia 1026l
COLORED COUPLE wish position as chauf-
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MAN AND WIFE. colored, want janitor
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