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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
FIFTY MET DEATH \
FROM EXPLOSION
100 FrightfuIly Manned in
Blaze Which Wrecked
French Powder Mill

Saint Chamas, France, Nov. IL
(UP)--A check OF survivors and
missing established today a death
roll OF 30 with 100 frightfully
manned from two terrific explosions
which shattered the National Pow
der factory. All workers have been
accounted for. The searchers
combcd tho broken buildings
through tho night. Six wounded
had died at Aix-en-provincc and
other hospitals and others we're dy-
Ing.
Secret police Joined the local
authorities In investigating the
blasts. Their task was complicated
by the fact that oil witnesses TO the
first explosion were killed. The Of
fetal inquiry established TINT ~"
first explosion occurred In the tolits
factory.
(Tolite Is q derivatIyc Of coal, af-
ter II has been changed into mira
ton of toluennc. II Is Of British Or
igin, used IN British shells during
the World war. The French gov
eminent bought the patent. Ed
Tho inquirers found u consider.
abio quantity Of black powder IN
another building nearby. which
failed to explode. Otherwise. the
disaster would have been greater
than II was.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17

Hollywood, Nov. II. (UP)-While
Mary Pickford simply gurgled with
happiness today. Hollywood recov-
cred from surprise but not from
establishment. 1t seemed that most
people, at one time or another. ex-
pected her to marry Charles lbud-
dy) Rogers, actor and orchestra
leader, who is II years her junior;
'I'm happy, SO happy" Miss PICK
ford, erstwhile sweetheart OF Amer
lea. dubbed TO the friends who
telephoned their congratulations
from all parts of the United States,
many of whom wondered why the
engagement had not been an
nounced before.
Miss Pickford and Rogers have
seen q great deal OF one another,
particularly after Douglas FAIRBANKS
wandered away from Pickfar, TO be
seen more and more with Lady
Ashley, his present wife. and finally
Ia cause Miss Pickford 10 end Hol-
lywood's perfect marriage In the
divorce courts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
DEATH OF THREE
WAS SAD MISTAKE

Boston, Nov. l7.-CUP)-An air.
plane flight that cost three lives
was unnecessary, II was learned to-
day, as funeral arrangements were
made for the Victims. Henry Ma
deau, IS, of Nashua, N. H.. had
chartered the plane supposedly to
speed TO the bedside OF his stricken
father John at International Falls,
Mimi, but Inquiry disclosed that
the elder Nadcau was In apparent
good health" and merely had wished
to see his son. from whom he had
been separated 81 years.
Miss Priscilla Murphy, IS. Of
Boston, believed Americas youngest
licensed pilot, was burned to death
when the cabin plane crashed In o
binding snowstorm near Syracuse,
N. Y, Sunday night. She was
acting as co-pilot.
Nadeau died several hours later
at a hospital and the pilot, John
II. Shobe, AZ, veteran Boston COM
mercial flyer and airline owner. sue
cumbed only an hour before ar
rival of his wife by plane from
Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
MaryPickford Curgles With
JOY Over Coming Marriage

Some of Miss Pickford's friends
believed that she had held of from
giving her assent TO Rogers court
ing because OF the difference In
their ages. Miss Pickford Is -.
Rogers Is 80. At any rate, this ques-
tioh was discussed frankly by those
concerned.
1--WE have so much In common
that's what brought us together"
Miss Pickford said, "these common
interests should make the gap un-
noticeable"
In Olathe, Kans.. Rogers home
town, his father, Judge B. A. Rogers,
who gave the first word Of the en-
gagement, said:
"Mary Is a sweet girl and sweet
girl is as ageless as pretty picture.
Are VIC Judge and Mrs. Rogers
pleased? I'll say we're pleasedl"
We'll probably build q ranch
home In the San Fernando valley
Mary said. wen make 1t WONDER
full place with q swimming pool,
tennis courts, Switchboard and
everything else"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
Will Start
II, 900 Mile Journey
Leaves Capital Tonight for South America - Will
Open Peace Conference at Argentine Capital;
Will Be Absent One Month
,3By iFisEDRRfCK A. STORM
UNITED Press White House
fj0rresn0ndasstl

washington, NOV. i7.-(uP)-.-
President Roosevelt leaves tonight
OH q $4,000 mile journey TO 5outf,
America for the purpose Of spread
Ing his good neighbor" doctrine
among the Latin American rcpub-
lies.
Mr.. Roosevelt leaves at Q p. m. by
special train for Charleston, IS. c.,
where al 0 q. m. tomorrow he will
board the l0.000-ton cruiser INDIAN
apolis for the voyage 10 Buenos
Aires. Argentina, by way OF Trini-
dad and Brazil.
VIII Open Conference.
At the Argentine capital, Mr..
Roosevelt will open the inter-Amer-
team peace conference designed 10
foster continued friendship among
the nations OF North and South
America. He Ii expected 10 be
away from the White House about
q month.
The presidential cruiser will be
conveyed by her sister ship. tho
u. 8. g. Chester. Similar IN every
respect 10 the indianapolis. the
Chester Will carry three White
House correspondents and secret
service agents. Both cruisers are
capable OF 80 knots nm hour.
II was not until early last night
(fioniiniied OH Page a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
JOHN SCHOLAR,
WAR VET, DIES
Was Stricken After ARMS.
v tice Day Parade Was \
In Canadian Force

John Scholar, n, well known
British War Veteran, died this
morning at the waterbury hospital
after o brief illness. Mr.. Scholar
was stricken following the ArmiStice
Day parade In which no participate
cd. Ho was attending tho dinner
following the parade OF the Lord
Kitchener Post rooms when no was
taken III and removed TO the hospi-
tai.
with Canadian Forces
Mr.. Scholar Served with the Can
adian forces during the war. He was
born In Manchester, England, but
camc 10 this country ~ years ago.
He made hts home IN this city for
forty years taking UP his residence
IN Bethlehem four years ago. Hc
was q member Of the Lord kitch-
cncr Post and was held IN high es-
TEEN by associate members. Mr..
Scholar was well known throughout
the city and was u member OF the
Second Advent church.
Several Survivors
Ifc IA survived by his wife, 1'illic;
three sons, Joseph, Owen and Mar
shall Scholar; hts mother. Mrs,
Sarah Scholar OF Middlebury; one
brother, Francis Scholar OF this
city; and four sisters; Mrs, Charles
Delaney, Mrs. Ralph Bernier. Mrs
Harry Lyttle OF Middlebury and
Mrs. Frank Judd OF Watertown.
Tho funeral will DO held from the
Anderson Funeral Home, 10 Central
avenue, time and arrangements to
DO announced later.
A special meeting OF the Lord
Kitchener Post has been called for
8 o'clock this evening at the post
rooms TO take action on the death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
HOSPITAL fire
CAUSE OF PANIC
27l6 Patients in Building
at Chicago; Blaze Put
Out By Employees

Chicago, Nov. i7--(UP)-.Panid
struck among 2,7iG patients IN Cook
County hospital carly today when
fire destroyed Q record room In the
basement OF the flrcproof building.
The fire was cxtinguished by hos.
pital guards and fircmcn without
injury or loss Of life. Patients cried
or screamed ~ clouds OF smoke
beloved through the eight floors
OF the building and filled corridors,
wards and private rooms. Nurses
and doctors succeeded III maintain.
Ing order and quietjng patients
whose conditions might have been
endangered by undue excitement.
Meantime, the fire was cxtingiishcd
with loss only OF IL years Of case
records.
Discovered Quickly
Tho fire was discovered almost
simultaneously by fire guard Clark
Larders, elevator operator Casey
Kiclminski. and switchboard oper.
ator Margaret LaPlant, who obs
served al automatic signal warm
Ing Of oyerheating IN tho record
room. When Landcrs reached tho
room. the flames had begun TO PEN
citrate the ceiling directly beneath
ward 20. filled with tonsil patients.
Flames were 10 Intense he was
forced 10 lie OH the floor. The door
slammed behind him and he was
trapped. Fighting for his life, no
played o stream OF water Oh tho
ceiling, where II stopped the fire
from spreading into tho ward, and
at the same time cascaded onto
the burning cases. DR.. Aaron Cum
ther. OF duty IN the emergency
room, and Martin dreenaway, an
attache, reached the room few
seconds before Landers' hose burst
dunther obtained q second hose.
and the three were quickly bring.
ing the fire under control when
firemen arrived 10 complete the
task.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
TRUCK DRIVER IS
BURNED TO DEATH

Walpole, Mass, Nov. l7.-tUP)--
Ono man was dead and another was
IN serious condition ut n hospital
today a8 result OF q rear-end truck
collision on the Observation-Disclosures
super-highway.
Frank Ventola OF Medford PERISH
cd In the fire that swept both We
hicles after his truck, loaded with
rags and linoleum, crashed into the
rear of q truck parked at the side
OF the highway last night.
Joseph Allen Cochrin, q, OF
Providence, driver OF the parked
truck. loaded with 7 i-2 tons OF
sugar, was thrown clear OF the
wreckage and suffered q brain con-
cussion. He was taken TO @ hos
pital by his brother willard, who
arrived at the scene shortly after
the crash. also driving o truck. Jo-
seph's condition was described as
fair.
Would-be rescuers who sought ia
free Ventola from hts burning cab
were beaten back by flames. Burn
Ing sugar fired adjacent woodlands
but arrival Of firemen prevented
any appreciable loss. Water from
their hoses froze almost immediate
ly In 20-degree temperatures, max
ing driving at the scene hazardous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
HOLIDAY TRADE
WILDE BIGGER
viii Hit 1929 Prosperity;
Leve1s--Forecast By
Dept. Commerce
by MACK JOHNSON
Copyright 1885 by United Press

Copyright 1895 by United Prcss)
Washington, Nov. l7.--(UP)--A
holiday business boom, hitting 1920
prosperity levels and rising 10 per
cent above last year, was forecast
today by department Of commerce
officials.
Assistant Secretary Ernest e..
Draper said preliminary reports from
oil fields indicated many lines Of
business would operate at 1929
peaks. He based his contention on
improved conditions, lessnlng OF UNI
employment, higher earnings and
distribution by scores Of corpora
tons OF millions OF dollars IN divi-
dends, and increased wages and
bonuses.
Major Factors
Major factors In the improvement
picture:
dividend distributions by many
corporations because OF increased
earnings or q desire 10 escape the
1898 revenue acts provisions for u
heavy levy on undistributed surplus
2--Increasc IN cash income OF
farmers from $7,20i 100000 last year
TO an estimated $7,750,000,000 this
(Continyied on PaRe a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
HANDSOME IRISH
ACTOR TROUBLED

Hollywood, Nov. i7.-(UP)-Eiroil
Flynn, handsome Irish actor, toAay
moved from the home he and .Lili
Damlta occupied for the past year
and q half and Indicated their mar
riage had at q gaag. ~ ~
Although the tall, lean star 70.
fused 10 say what had caused the
separation, spokegmen ut his studio
declared the romance had ended IN
\ clasi, Of artistic temperanents."
The Warner Bros. studio of5icials
reported that both Flynn and Miss
Damita were consulting lawyers and
a divorce action was imminent.
The final difference OF opinion be-
tween the couple was said to have
occurred several weeks ego when
Flynn announced he was going 70
Borneo TO hunt.
Miss Darnita refused TO go with
him, reports held, and objected TO
Flynn leaving her behind IN Holly
wood.
The pretty French actress eloped
with Flynn June 2, 1885 and they
were married ut Yuma, Ariz,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
WIN. D. MUNSON
WINS APPEAL
Middlebury Man Contested
Award Made By Com.
missioner Lynch

The appeal OF william d. Munson,
OF Middlebury from an award BY
Compensation Commissioner james
M. Lynch In favor Of George France,
Ia sustained In o memorandum OF
decision filed with the clerk OF su-
pcrior court today by Judge John
A. Cornell. The appeal listed sew.
cral counts, but II IL due 10 the fact
That Commissioner Lynch refused
TO correct the finding made BY Mum.
son, at his written request 10 do 10,
TINT the appeal IN upheld.
Munson's finding rs presented TO
the compensation commissioners for
consideration contained "a para
graphs. He requested that IL OF
these be changed and that ID more
be added, but the commissioner re.
fused. The compensation award will
DO sent back 10 Commissioners Lynch
for his consideration and action on
tho motion TO correct tho fIndMg,
M requested by Munson.
Award Made Last July
Tho compensation award IN qucs.
ton was made July ~. 1889, and
gave George France, IN cmploye
of william y. Munson S0.30 be.
ginning october 0, 1885 and 10 con-
tinue during his disability which
was not TO exceed b2o weeks
(Cjontinued on Page o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
Social Security Tax
ForEn,ployes Opposed
Local Legislators Will Fight Any Such Tax In As
semby-Special Committee About Decided
10 Drop Such Tax


waterbury legislators are def
nitely opposed to the passage Of any
social security act by the Connecti-
| cue general assembly that will call
I;f0r e.any contrtbutiuns from enl-
ployes. Interviews wore obtained to-
day by Tho Democrat from Senator
George II. Cuihane and Representa-
tives John ID. Thoms and Daniel j.
Mahaney. Senator Joseph II. Law
Tor was In Hartford but 1t Is known
that he, too, favors support Of the
unemployment insurance fund IN
Connecticut by employers without
calling upon employees TO contribute
TO the treasury.
Executive Session
Yesterday the special legislative
commission named to draw up q bill
for unemployment insurance held Its
FIRST executive session following q
final. public hearing. Representative
Thoms, incidentally, Is O member Of
the special commission. It Ia UNDER
stood on good authority that ut the
executive session II was agreed TO
include agricultural and domestic
employees among the bcneficiaries OF
state unemployment insurance and
TO eliminate employe contributions
TO the support OF the plan.
Local Members Oppose
The elimination of employe con-
trihutions Ii proper" asserted State
Continued on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
Six Mass. Cities Battling
Today On Mayor Nominees

Legion Franco-Americaine; ana
George r. Ramsey and John L.
LYONS. local business men.
Five candidates. including Mayor
James z. McVann, fought for the
peabody mayoral nominations
Councillor Joseph B. Okeefe mas
waged his campaign from bed after
an appendicitis attack.
A close contest was expected IN
Quincy's mayoral contest. Mayor
Thomas 8. Burgin was elected III q
special election last year after his
predecessor was ousted. Opposing
Burgin were former Mayor Thomas
J. McGrath and Council President
Laurence J. Curtin.
At Newburyport. interest conferred
ON efforts OF Mayor Andrew j.
tBossy) ellis 10 elect councillors ia
vorable TO his regime. He has been
at odds with the present council
since his election. Lawrence and
Taunton balloted on candidates Tor
the board Of aldermen. council and
school committee. Elections will be
held In seven OF the cities Dec. D.
while the Lawrence election will be
Dec. and the Fall River election
Dec. Is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
MORGAN LAUGHS
AT REPORTERS

New York, Nov. II - CUP - j.
p. Morgan, apparently recovered
from the illness that afflicted him
this summer, chuckled today when
a reporter OH the liner Queen Mary
asked him whether he thought King
Edward would marry MRS. Wallis
Simpson.
IT don't think" the financier said.
Morgan seemed to be In excellent
health. He gave his usual non
committal answers to questions on
politics and finance. When a re-
porter remarked ~You've made II
tough for us 10 write a story" the
flnancier said:
That's what ! intended e d."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
HIT.RUN.MAN
BADLY WANTED

Quincy. Mass. Nov. II. (UP)--A
hit-run driver who critically injured
an 80-year-old woman and left her
lying In sub-freeziag weather al q
roadside was sought today by police.
The victim, Mrs. Rose Canavan OF
Quincy, suffered O possible skull
fracture, internal injuries and 0
severe laccration OF the left arm.
Her name was placed OH the danger
list ut O hospital, and last rites were
administered by the Rev. Paul
Guarino OF 81. Johns Catholic
church.
She was taken TO the hospital by
John Fontana Of quincy who said
he found her near her school street
home,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
ARMS SHIPPED TO SPAIN

London, Nov. l7--(UP)--H. q.
McGhee, laborlte. asked Walter
Runciman, president OF the board
OF trade, the house Of commons to-
day whether he Is aware that
large quantities Of munitions have
been dispatched to Spain from this
country labeled 'Saxa Salt" -.
Runclman, seemingly surprised,
asked for time to examine the mat
ter thoroughly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
Late evsI
F1dl!,she's.''''
MARRIAGE BETS

Virginia Water, England,
Nov. 17--(UP)--Country
folk and laborers in the vi
entity Of Fort Belvedere,
the kings country home,
are betting even money
that the king will marry
Mrs. Wallis Simpson. The
betting Is lively. THE sums
in some cases are fairly
large, considering the mod
est financial circumstances
Of tho bettors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
John |. LEWIS
Case IS BEHIND
CLOSED DOORS.
Resolutions Committee to
Battle II Out for Final
Decision
SUSPENSION SEEMS
TO BE FAVORED
Not Believed Expulsion
Edict Will Be Passed in
Convention Proper
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT J

Omitted Press Staff COrresp0ndent)
Convention Hall, Tampa,
Florida, November II. -
(UP) - The American Fed
Grafton Of Labor battle over
John l.. Lewis rebellion be-
gan behind locked doors Of
The convention resolutions
committee today when eight
resolution were submitted
In favor Of the insurgents.
While David Lilienthal, director
OF T. v. A. addressed the seth an
nual convention OF the Federation,
the 17-man resolutions committee
became the first major battle
ground OF the internal warfare,
shaking the foundations Of united
labor.
John p. Frey, head OF the Metal
Trades, led the assault on the III
surrectionist committee for indust-
trial organization, demanding ex-
Continued on Page g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
TWO KILLED AS
WALLS COLLAPSE

New London, Conn.,, Nov. IL. CUP
Buried under q collapsed wall Of
a house they were wrecking. John
Waurenchuck. 80. Groton, and Ray
mond Wieczorek. As, this city. were
killed late yesterday.
Two others. employed on the JOB
of razing a privete summer home,
escaped injury.
Waurenchuck died instantly from
head injuries. wieczorek sliccumbed
at a hospital from internal injuries,
fractures Of both thighs and head
Wounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
James A. Farley
Blushed In Londoy,


London, Nov. N. - up
Postmaster. General James A.
Farley, stopping Of here today
on his way 10 visit relatives IN
Ireland, blushed when he said
he had no ambitions 70 become
governor Of New Yosk. Amer.
lca's mall man No. ! had ham
died British reporters with the
greatest Of ease up 70 that
point. He lolled over o plush
chair NJ the swsnk savoy Hotel
and answered or paFried . Der.
rage Of queries. But he grew
pink 20 Che crown Of his gleam.
Ing bald head when asked u he
had any ambltiens 10 become
governor. "rhat's TOO far OH"
he finally replied, amid cOnfu.
sion. II won't discuss that"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
FAYE DYING

Santa Monica, Cal, Nov.
IL (UP) - Faye Webb,
divorced wife Of Rudy Val
lee, was reported near
death today after an emer-
gency operation for appen-
dicitis. Attending physi"
clans said she was very,
very ILL.," and that she
might not live through the
day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
VOTE Is DELAYED

Hartford, Conn. Nov. i7--(UP)--
The board OF canvassers today de-
layed until Nov. Is It's certiflcation
Of the vote for each candidate IN
the national and state elections.
The board. composing tn secre-
tary Of state, state treasurer and
comptroller. had planned to COM
rlete lis work tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
Rebel Air Fleet Bombs
City Mercilessly Twice
in Morning Hours
LOYALTST AIRPLANES
FAIL TO STOP THEM
Incendiary Bombs Falling
All Over City; $40 Field
Guns Blasting City
BY LESTER ZIFFREN
{ Copyright. 1885, by United PressJ

VNVpJaiBH| Avovp W OhhSe" AEe"V
Madrid, November II. -
CUP - Loyalist rnilitiamef1
fought stubbornly TODAY
against attack after attack
OF nationalists from the
city's west and northwest
sides while death rained from
the skies on the helpless
populace. Nationalist air.
plane fleets bombed the city
fnercilesSly over o wide area at Q
q. m. and i0:46 o. m, causing great
destruction and an unknown NUM-
Der Of casualties, after two tcrrify.
Ing raids In the pitch darkness Of
the night. Loyalist anti-aircraft
guns sought vainiy 10 bring dows
the raiding planes. Today,s fire was
concentrated In the national Palace
Continued OH Page g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17


States Attorney Arthur M. Brown,
defeated g.o.p. gubernatorial condi-
date, spent $500 In his compaigti
OF this sum $500 went TO his politi.
cal agent, George II. Bradford Of
Montville. Braddock also filed a
report, showing spending OF $1,000.
Epson Used s2,se0
Republican Town Chairman j.
Warren Epson OF this city, defeated
candidate for congressman IN the
Fifth Congressional District, yester.
day filed o report on his election
expenses with Secretary OF state
satti. He spent $2,360.0e. His re.
port Is supplemental TO the pre-
campaign financial report filed with
the clerk OF the house OF repre-
sentatives In Washington, D. Q.
Representative Anthony w. re.
lesca OF Torrington, who was elected
TO the state senate from the 30th
district on the democratic ticket, IN.
formed the secertary.of state that
he spent $50 TO attain his victory.
He succeeds TO the chair III the SELL
ate now occupied by Senator Fran
els w. Hogan, also Of Torrington.
Phillips Used Up si.A0s
Mayor A. N. Phillips, Jr, OF stan,-
ford, elected 10 congress III the
Fourth District ON the democratic
Ticket, filed q report with Or. 9attl
showing expenditures Of 4i,402. The
Bocialst-labor party's executive
COMMITTEES reported expenditures o.
Sisi.e7, phile the communist party
Continued ON Pare o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
HAYS IN ROME

Vatican City. Nov. IL
(UP)-Pope Plus II today
received VIII Hays In u
half.hour private audience
during which the film ar.
bitter said the pontiff and
he agreed on the necessity
OF clean films TO protect
public morals. Hays told
reporters that the CONVEX.
sation with the holy father
was "mOst cordial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
Lieut.. Coz. Hayes
Spent 81, 746 To
Win Reelection
$500 Of That Went to State Central Committee; Re.
publican Town Chairman j. Warren Epson,
Defeated for Congress, Spent $4,000

Mayor Frank Hayes Of this CITY, reelected Lieutenant
governor Of the State Of Connecticut for the second cosec
financial report filed today with Secretary Of State
Dr. c. John Sat at Hartford OF the 81 46 the sum OF
81 500 contributed to the democratic state central
committee Of which Francis Smith Of this city Is chair
He contributed Sis to the Waterbury democratic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Nov I7-UP)--dov.
ernncnt expenses and receipts for
the current fiscal year TO Nov. 18th,
This Year ExpenBes Last Yeas
$2,618,3l7.G02.62 $2,0iS,4G4,2s763
Receipts
Si,5:I,4Of ,s2o4G 81 ,369. oi5,25G.oS
Deficit
81. O93, 9I5.S7s.Os $3.50, I39. 03o.5s
Cash Balance
81, 5GG.39i,s 1898 sl,474.75G.037.sf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17
DIED OF HEART ATTACK

Hartford, Conn.,, Nov. i7--(UP)-
While undergoing treatment at o
beauty parlor, Mrs. Louise drau, 90.
died Of o heart attack late yester-
day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-17

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