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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-03-19
Reserve Youth Training
with Officers Corps

Earl Hole, Reserve, freshman III
arts and sciences at the North Dakota
Agricultural College, is training with
the Reserve Officers Training Corps
unit at the NDAC as a potential mem
Der Of Uncle Sans reserve army.
Students with high scholastic aver
ages in the first two years of military
drill are eligible to take two more
years of military training which will
give them commissions as second lieu
tenants in the United States reserve
army upon graduation. Successful
completion of the advanced course in
cludes six weeks spent in a regular
summer camp where concentrated
training is given. Advanced students
are paid Is cents a day while they are
in training. They act as officers in the
college unit of the reserve army while
students in the first two years are pri-
Yates, corporals or sergeants.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-03-19
ROCK SPRINGS
Fred Grams

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Anderson from
Brockton visited friends in the Rock
Spring district a couple days last
week.
Chic Summers and Fred Grams
called at the Martin Grass home Mon
day.
Carl Lind and Hans Harr motored tc
Plentywood Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Cobbins were
shoppers in Reserve Monday.
Vein Adams was a Wednesday night
visitor at the Summers home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Balm, M. P. Smith
and Dave Summers motored to Medi-
cine Lake and Plentywood Thursday.
Andrew Sherry from Glasgow is
visiting at the Andy Hansen and Ber
Cobbins homes.
Mr.. Fletcher and Billie Ingelking
called at the Summers home Satur-
day.
jim Mann returned Sunday from
Brockton where he has been visiting
the past week.
Ralph and Vern Adams and Fred
Grams were business callers in Plen-
iywood and Medicine Lake Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Smith were bus
mess callers in Plentywood Thursday
MIR and Mrs. Elmer Diner were
shoppers in Reserve Thursday.
Carl Anderson and Pat Burshia OF
Brockton were visiting friends here
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Mork and family
and Miss Hark were Sunday guests at
the Jense Lund home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Balm and Mrs
Mary Summers and Dave Summers
motored to Poplar on business Mon
day.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-03-19

his fam near the boundary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Dubry and
Olaf Nordby were in Plentywood Sum
day evening.
Floyd Stewart was able to return TO
school in Plentywood Monday.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-03-19
Redstone Man Dies at Scobey
Hospital From Pneumonia

REDSTONE.-Joe Grueber, resident
Of the Reistone community, passed
away at the Scobey hospital after an
illness with pneumonia. Funeral SER
vices were held at Flaxville with Fa-
her Conaty officiating. His body was
Escueht to Redsione for burial. His
nenhcw was here for the services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
SIX INJURED IN
 CRASH AT WARREN

Warren, Conn. Aug. 6--(UP)-Six persons, including four children at- tending Q summer camp, were in- jured seriously today in Q headon automobile collision on Warren road.
 The ears Involved were driven by First Eelectman Fred AshmAn and Mrs. Samuel Fowler, Exeter, N. H.
 The children, all of whom were about IS years old, were Betty Og- den, Florence Dodd, Jane Eagles baum and Narcissa Dennleton. who were attending Camp -Ponemah.
 Their homo addresses were not immediately available ct New Mil- ford hospital where they were tak- on for treatment.
 The camp Is operated by pr. J. WiIfofd Alien. uncle of the Dennis- ton girl.
 The children were ln the car of Mrs. Fowler, wife Of ono of the camp councillors, and were retuFn- ing to camp after a rain storm caii- celIcd q scheduled can0e trip on tho HougatOnlH river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
WATERBURY MAY
 GET NEW OFFICE
Federal Social Security Board May Operate Here
 When Law Is Adopted

The federal Social Security boaFe is considering establishing c brancf district office in Waterbury once this state adopts social security leg. isiation to conform with the fedora plan, The Democrat learned today tt is believed that there Is an OK. cellent chance that this city will be selected as tho location for the location for tho branch of tho main district office, which will undoubted. ly Do in Hartford.
 Special Session Co Act
 Adoption of social security meAS- urcs by the state is awaiting c spec ial session of tho General Assembly which Governor Cross is expected to call shortly. Tho state must adopt c program similar to that of the fed- eral government, and satisfactory tc the Social Security board, before it will begin to share in tho benefits of the plan. All employers must pay Q tax on their payrolls at tho close of the present year, while employee begin paying social security taxei next year.
 Though Connecticut S still with- out social security laws, already ScV- eral candidates arc seeking the post of state manager for the Social Se- curity board. The manager will bC named from Washington, and it h
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LEADERS CALLED UPON PRESIDENT
We'll Known For Ability to Expertly Analyze All
 Political Activity
By FREDERICK 4. STORM United Press White House
 G,nPnAannnhAnll

Hyde Park, N. r., Aug. 0.--tUP)-- State and national political leaders came to the summer White House today to give President Roosevelt tho benefit of suggestions and ob. sOrvatlons for use in his reelection offensive.
 The group included persons well known for their ability to exportly analyze tho political temper Of the people, and their names on the e1. gageFnent list confirmed, in the minds of observers, the determlna- ton of the chief executive to keep the campaign in high gear.
 Callers Today
 Caller No. 1 was Judge Thomas 1T. Dowd, of Erie county, N. Y.. an old friend. The others were Her- bert Q. Pell, former New York state democratic chairman; Mayor Fiorello II. La 0uardia of New York city; Congressman Pat DreWry, democrat, Va, chairman of tho congressional campaign committee; Senator James Hamilton Lewis, democrat, Illinois, chairman of tho senatorial cam. paign committee; Joseph Patterson, publisher of the New York Daily News.
 La 0uardla Visit
 White House attaches insisted that Lac auuardiaB visit was primarily to discuss affairs in which the United States conference Of mayors
 
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CUNNINGHAM WAS
 BEATEN IN 1900
LOvelOck of New Zealand Won Race..BOth Racers
 Broke Record
BY STUART CAMERON Limited Press Shorts EdItOr)

Olympic, Berlin, Aug. 6.--(UP)- Jack Lovelock, slender blond New Zealand medical student set world record aS he raced to victory in the olympic lb00-meter run today, defeating one of the greatest fields ever assembled on the same track. Lovlock, pressed to the limit by the stars running against him, covered the distance in three minutes 47.B seconds, Q second faster than the world record set by Bill Bonthron of Princeton on June 30, 1884, in Milwaukee. The New zealander broke the Olympic record Of 3;bl.2 set in 1882 by Luigi Becalli of Italy who finished third today. Glenn Cunningham of the United States was second, eight feet behind Love- lock. Cunningham, who holds the world mile record, also shattered ,he i,50O mark as he came home in 3:48.4.
 Americas three 40O-meter speed sters also survived opening and u,iarter-final tests of that event to- day. After qualifying with ease this morning, the three California riin- ners - Archie Williams. Jimmy Lu- yalle and Harold Smallwood -- moved into tomorrow's semi-finas this afternoon.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
LABOR RUPTURE AFTER 50 YEARS
Federation Suspends John |. Lewis 0rOup-Bad
 Break For Unions
By EDWARD w. LEWIS Limited Press Btah COFFespondentb

(UnIveu fkebb btbH VvEtospvsAS"V Washington, Aug. 0.--UP)--Ir- veconcilable differences split organ' lScd labor Into two bitterly hostile groups today, ending 90 years Of union solidarity. The committee for industrial organization, with i'0oo,- 900 members, challenged openly the supremacy of 2,bOo0oO workers rec malnIng loyal to tho craft union policy of the American Federation of Labor. Definitely rejecting the A. '. of l.. executive councils ul- Clmatum that the Q. !. o. unions dishand within 90 days or Do suS. Dended, John l.. Lewis announced plans for an intensive 0rganiEa- . ton drive to recruit 100000 new members.
 No Peace Overture
 The 90 days "graco," it was ex- pIalned, was not 6 peace overture, but is provided for In the iteration constitutIon. Climaxing nine months of controversy, the council lSte yes- Lerday moved to suspend tho fed- eratlon unions comprising nearly ono.third of its membership. Final decisiOn was left to the fedeFation's national convention in November but there Was little doubt of the outcome, Although not formally Ieceding, the Lewis faction clearly indicated It's intention of contlnu-
 
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MORE ACCIDENTS
 THAT ARE FATAL
Two Killed in Crash of Bus..Seyen Die in CoIIi.
 sion..67 Miners Caught

Huntingdon. Pa, Aug. 6-CUP) "A Greyhound buS crashed off a slip- pery highway several miles west Of here early today. killed two pas. sengers and injured l3.
 Tho state highway patrol rcport- cd tho bus went out of control on the rain soaked William Penn high way, careened to the side Of the road and overturned.
 Tho injured were taken to Hun tingdon hospital
 one victim was identified as Jo- scph Kissh, 48. of Youngstown, O. The other was a woman about 32, as yet unidentified.
 When the bus skidded out of con. trol, the rear end swung against q guard fence. ripping out l4 posts. The crash upset the coach and pinned several of tho passengers underneath.
 Two of the injured were reported
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SHACKLED YOUTH
 TOOK POLICE CAR

Meridcn, Conn, Aug 0.-tUP)--' Two youths, ono of whom stole n po- lice car while handcuffed, were ar. rested today after being discovered robbing the Nutmeg Inn. They were Anthony Chernaufkas, Hartford and John J. Carney, New Britain
 Carney, the first apprehended, was left shackled in the car while ofii- ccrs searched q woods for his com panion. When they returned with Chernaufkas they found the ma chine gone and gave chase.
 The pursuit lasted for several miles, during which four shots were fired. The police car finally ran into a tree and Carney ran into the home of J. A. Lussicr and demanded he remove the handcuffs. Instead, Lus- sier procused q shotgun and de- tained the fugitive until police ar- rived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
TRUCK DRIVERS
 MAKE CHARGES
Consolidated Motor Lines Have Already Violated
 Agreement They Made

Charges that the Consolidated Motor Lines, one of the nine con- |, nies in Waterbury to sign con- tracts under which 300 union tvuck drivers went back to work Tuesday after q walkout of two weeks dura- ton. has already violated the agree ment, were mado today by Rudolph Tata, president of the union. MT Tata said. that the matter had al- ready been reported to the state board of mediation and arbitration, In accordance with the terms of tho signed agreement, and that it would be taken up at . special meeting Of that body, to be held tomorrow morning in Hartford.
 Unlon Leaders AIlege
 union leaders allege the Consol- dated Motor Lines to have specific ally violated the discrimination clauee in the contract. Tn 6 state- ment released for publication thil morning, the union claims that roadnefi employed by the company wI1o walked out with the other men when tlie strike began, will not De
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
CITY EMPLOYES
 OF AKRON STRIKE

Akron, O., Aug. 6.-CUP) After one outbreak of violence, the en- tire Akron police force of l76 men massed at the city garage today to break q blockade established by city employees anl sympathizers because l5 street repair workers were laid of.
 Officers were armed with guns. tear gas and clubs in their second attempt to open the blockade and drive six city trucks from the gar- age.
 In their first effort earlier to- day, two policemen and three pick cts were injured in hand-to-hand fighting. club swinging and rock throwing.
 Mayor Lee D. Schroy ordered poe lice to smash the lines and arrest every man who interferred.
 "Fill the city jail" Mayor Schroy ordered, "and the county jail, too. II necessady. 1f you haven't enough men, we'll get more from the Ire department and the shcrltz."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
SPANISH GOVT. Z
 READY TO DRIVE.
Military L Leaders Have Gone Into Mountains to
 Plan For Real Smash
By LESTER ZIFFREN

(COpyrlgnC lVdU Dy UnbSeu Frshsp
 Madrid, Aug. 0.--(UP) --Loyallsu military tacticIans, accompanied bS government leaders, left for thG 0uadarrama mountains today tG plan their first major offensive against rebels threatening Madrid They intend to strike hardest h the Somosierra pass. directly north of tho capital, It was understood, with cooperative attacks in two other dominating passes. Persisting ruth lessiy in the political war against its right wing fascist cremies, the govs ernment today empowered tho agrarjan reform institute to seize all farms of more than 100 hectares Cc47 acres). This will be a blankeu sweep of oil rebel agricultural holds ings in tho new Castillo region cov~ cring an area of 28,000 square miles. Land seized will Do parcelled out to tho land-Starved peasants of the area.
 Important Drive
 There were strong indications here that the drive which the gov- crnment plans in the Quadarramas may be the most important of the entire rebellion. Both rebels and loys alists moved men Into better posi- ton during the night At dawn toe day the rumble of artillery, herald-
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minutes after it lost radio contact with the airport, smashing down on q farm i6 miles north of St. Louis and three miles north of the field. Weather conditions, while not ideal, were good. Airport and airline of- ficials could give no reason for the disaster.
 Pilot Foresaw Crash
 Apparently the pilot, Carl Zicr, had seen tho crash coming. Ho had turned off the ignition switch and there was no fire. The plane crashed with terrific force, killing all occu- pants instantly. The bodies were mangled badly.
 The plane, owned by tho Chicago and Southern Air Lines, was bound from New orleans to Chicago on Q regularly scheduled flight. It arrived here on schedule and took off ap- parcntiy in good condition. The sky was overcast but weather conditiona were good, presenting no unusual problem, airport officials said.
 Farmers telephoned to St. Louia officials their first news Of the dB- aster early today. Alrplane officials insisted they had had no previous word and had reported it to author. itleS as quickly as they learned of it. The officials stationed guards around the wreckage who prevented the taking of pictures and made inc possible any close inspection Of the plane.
 Approximately three hours elapsed between the time of tho crash and the time it was reported Co auth critics. The bodies of the Victims were not removed until early today, They were taken to q funeral home at Clayton.
 IHgAsatlsasaAA S.tN VHnHA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

By postponing tho decision, the unions with . membership of more than 100000 will be able to de- termine their future plans on the basis of whatever action k taken by tho Federation convention at Tampa.
 The Federation convention meets just one week after election day It is expected to ratlfy the Suspen" sion order Issued against the Lewis unions by the Federation's execu' tive council yesterday.
 Lewis cniphaSised today that there B no intention of diSbanding hw committee for industrial orgAnlxa.. [. ton which was the basis of the dual unionism charge on which tho Sus- pcnsion order was Issued.
 Reward for Withdrawal
 Tho council provided that tho SuSpenslon would Do lifted for any union withdrawing from the Q. l, O. within 90 days,
 While suspension generally carries removal of tho right to send dele"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
YOUNG LEADER OF
 BAND ON TRIAL
Robert Simpson is Hearing Plenty of Strong Evi.
 dence Against Him

New London. Conn, Aug. 0.--UP) --The state today offered tho testi- mony on several medical experts to prove its contention that Miss Ellen Sullivan, i7.year old telephone operator, had been Criminnlly aS- saulted bcforc her body was pitched from the second story window of DAnceland Casino after struggle with Robert Simpson, blonde or- chcstra leader.
 Tho most sAniaging testimony. admitted over the objection of chief defense counsel. Morris LubchanSky, was given by Dr. Charles B. Bar mum, who attended the autopsy after tho girl died July 20 after two days of hystcria.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
POLITICAL MAP
 MAY BE REMADE
Split of Labor Forces is Liable to See New
 Change in I04O
DY HARRISON SALISBURY

wX bAht16AbVN bAAhbWO&h Limited Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 Washington, Aug. 0--tUP)--Poli. ticaily conscious Washington saw in tho John L. Lewis American Fedora ton of Labor schigm today the opening of . drama which may re- make tho political map of America by 1880.
 Immediate political effects, it gen- orally was agreed, probably will be slight. Many believed, however. that forces have been set In motion toward revolutionary new political alignments in io40.
 Tn this view communication Of Lewis and hia associates from the tradltionaily nonpartisan federation is one more move expected to cul" rninate in . i04O drive to place in the White House the Welsh mine
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American E m b assy in Madrid Instructed to Take Up Whole Matter CABINET CRISIS IN
 SPAIN IS AVERTED Moscow is Giving Aid to LoyaIists- Statement
 Is Sent From Italy

Washington, August 6. - (UP) - The American gov- ernment has informed the Spanish government that the United States will hold Spain strictly accountable for all American property seized or damaged during the civil war, the State Department revealed today.
 Acting Secretary of State William Phillips said Erie c. Wendelin, third secretary iil charge of the American embassy m Madrid, has been instructed to take up with tho Spanish government the matter Of adequate UrotectIon'
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John Mitchell Gives
 Youths Ride, Is Robbed
Washington Avenue Resident Was Asked By Two Young Men For Ride Home - In Lonely Spot
 They SIugged FInl-StOle His Money

A story of robbery with vlolenc' at the hands of two youths, whom hc had agreed to drive home lest night, was related to police today by John Mitchell, 90, of g23 Wash- ington avenue. Mitchell said hc met the youths after he had left a restaurant on Bank street about i2 o'cloc lastn fight and that they had asked him to give them q ride home in his car.
 They directed him out Woodtick road, he said, and when they reached q lonely stretch, they or- dercd him to pull over % one Bide. T Becoming suspicious, he extracted Q wallet from his pocket with the but at this point ono Of the youths object of Sliding it under tho seat, slugged Mitchell with his Clenched fists and ordered him to get out Of the car.
 Took Wallet, Watch
 Before he got out they took the wallet and n valuable wrist watch, and drove away with tho car, leaving him Co get home as best he could. Mitchell reported the robbery at police headquarters at 7;45 o'clock this morning and Detective William Foley was assigned to investigate by Chief Inspector Joseph P. Stevens of the detective bureau.
 Car Found Abandoned
 Shortly after Mitchell reported the incident to police, the car was found by Motor Patrolman Vincent Begg on e Slde road In Woodtick known as Lovers Lane" It had appar- cntly been abandoned just after the robbery. Mitchell furnished police with . description of the youths He said the wallet, found empty in the car, had contained $20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Final Neuus Flashes
WIFE OF POLICE CAPT. LOST

Gilead Me-, Aug. 6.-lUP)-A new clue to the whereabouts of Mrs. John w. Staples, 63, missing wife of an Auburn police captain, devel- oped today when Sonny, her pomeranian dog, and Gorham, N. H. The dog was with Mrs. Staples-when she vanished July 28 from the sum mer camp which she and her husband occupied here. As result of the finding of the dog, author ities resumed diving operations in the Andros- coggin river in search for the womans body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
DESIGNATE TIME

Hartford. Conn, Aug. 6.---(UP).-- The republican state central com. mittee will designate a time ana place for the state convention at . meeting here Tuesday afternoon. Also to be decided will be matters concerning selection of delegates primaries and caucuScs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
WIFE TO FLY WITH CHAMBERLAIN

Fort Fairfield, Me-, Aug. 6.-(UPl-Mrs. Clarence D. Chamberlin, 29-year-old bride of six weeks, has decided to accompany her famed aviator husband on his projected transatlantic flight late this month, according to word re- ceived by her father, State Senator George F. Ashby. Under present plans the flight will be made ih the monoplane Miss Stratosphere," a wedding gift from Chamberlin to his bride. Chamberlin already has flown the Atlantic suc- cessfuly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
DIED OF INJURIES

Norwalk. Conn, Aug. 0.--tUP) = Mrs. Mary E. Phister. 60, Jamaica, l.. l., injured in an automobile cole lision July %, died at Norwalk hos- pltal late yesterday.
 Another death to occur at the hospital was that Of Andrew Wein- aus. 60, queens Village, Brooklyn N. Y., who was pulled beneath the wheels of e truck when his clothing caught on . projection on the side ot the vehicle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
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KILLED BY ICE CAKE

Bridgeport. Conn, Aug. 6.-CUPl A 300 pound cake Of ice crushed the life out of Marie visciglia. ., when 1t slipped from platform al the Southern New England Ice Co. plant late yesterday.
 The girl was reaching for a tsnal piece of ice on the ground whct the cake struck her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
GUESTS WERE DRIVEN OUT

Hadlyme, Conn.,, Aug. 6.-(UP)-Fire, starting from an over-heated water heater de- stroved a boarding house on Weinstein's farm today and drove between 15 and 20 guests from their quarters. An unidentified woman confined to her bed, was rescued. Moodus volunteer fire men saved several out buildings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug. 6--(UPl--Govs crnment expenses and receipts Iop tho current nAchl year 70 Auk' sths ns compared with year ago ThIa Year ExpenBeB knns ssse $500, 02,70i.b2 tSsl'SAl'sshsv ,sCC,sS5. .o7O.s7 "e0s'''' sssz4Os.OsLss Deficit
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
United States To Hold .Govt. Accountable For OrSeizure
Eight Killed M Plane Crash Near St. Louis
Six Passengers, Two Pilots Meet Death Instantly; Plane Fell Five Minutes After Start;
 Wreckagc Found Today
BY GEORGE D. CRISsEY United Press Staff C0rreSpOndent)

St. LouiS August G. -- (UP) - Five minutes after new latest model transport plane left Lambert-St Louis field last night 1t crashed, killing six passengers and two pilots Early today farmers came upon the wreckage ana made the first report of the tragedy
 Every occupant of the plane died It crashed few
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
NelU Labor Group
 WilL Wait Until After Election
Ten Rebel Unions Will Then Decide on Organization;
 Will Determine Their Plans After Federation Has Had It's Session
BY EDWARD W. LEWIS
 (UnIted Press Staff COrrespondent)

Washington, August 6.-(UP)-The 10 rebel unions led by John L. Lewis will walt at least until after the Nove
 Der elections before organizing any formal labor group rival to the American Federation of Labor 1t was learned today As yet decision had been reached as to whether this Is the ultimate course of action to be pursued
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The Weather

Showers Tonight; Fair,
 Warm Friday Pull Weather Rspsst Page a
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Final Edition
 Closing Stocks LGte News Flashes
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