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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
WILENTz TELLS
 WHERE HE STANDS
hauptmann Will Die in Chair Unless There Is
 New Evidence
BY ROBERT MUSEL f fH1MitNh HsrAsu StafF 6,nrnNamnsssls

United Press stan Correspondent
 Trenton, Feb. 26.-(upl.- Cover nor Harold c, Hoffman is chipping pebbles of Gibraltar" and nothing will save Bruno Richard Hauptmann from death the week of March 30 except startling new evidence war. ranting a new trial. members of Hauptmann'S prosecution indicated to the United Press today.
 Attorney General David T, VII. entx, back from an interrupted Florida vacation, summoned his aids to discuss Hoffman's attacks on Hauptnann's conviction as the sole kitlnaper and slayer of the Lind- bergh baby.
 Three points were made emphatic. ally clear prior to WilentX's first visit to the state house in several weeks:
 There will he no further reprieves for Hauptmann at the expiration of the present respite unless sensa- tional circumstances develop.
 No More Prosecutions
 Neither pr. John r. tJafsie) Con- don, MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Lind. bergh, nor other state witnesses will be asked to return to face "pcrsecu- ton" at the "whim of any man."
 The importance of the disputed testimony Of Willard Whited. who placed Hahptmann near the Lind. berRh home. has been over estimated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
CITY SUING FOR
 AIDING FAMILY Ask Portion of Judgment Awarded Widow for
 Husbands Death

The city of Waterbury today inc stituted aii unusual action in the court of common pleas. seeking to recover a portion of Q Judgment giv- eil the widow of dead man 50 as to recompense the municipality for relief given the family when the deceased man, his wife and two children were in need. The action is against tho estate of the late Sackviilc, II. Berkeley. his widow, Mary, and his surviving children, Mrs. .Hercles Reynolds and Henry Berkeley. Berkeley was killed by a California car last summer near Settlers Village.
 City's Bill Is $l,000
 According to the complaint filed by the corporation counsel's office, the city's bill is c reasonable one. It is for 4i,00o.
 Berkeley, the deceased man, was killed by c car driven by Leon r. Alstock of Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Berkeley, the widow, brought on action for $i0,000 against the Los Angeles man, claiming negligent operation of a motor vehicle. The case was finally settled out of court and Mrs. Berkeley received s2,7So.s
 should Be Reimbursed
 The city now claims that 1t should be reimbursed out of the estate of tho deceased for the expense 1t went to in relieving tn family, hence the claim for si,000.
 This morning, also, the city In. stituted two foreclosure suits in the common pleas court. Non-payment of taxes on property on Englewood avenue and Eest Main street is al. legged. The defendant in both suits Is Domenico scopino of Plymouth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
YOUNG EMPEROR
 FACING CRISIS.
Scholarly Little Man VIII
 Meet Greatest Danger 1 Of His Reign N
tcOpyr,gh. ioso by United Press.)

Copyright io30 by United rress.)
 Assassination of three of his leading advisers, brings fraii. schol- arly little Emperor Hirohito face-to- face with the gravest crisis of his rcigr--the era of Showa. IVA
 That the emperor will bc able to deal with the crisis. those who have studied his reign have no doubt.
 From the day he became Prince Regent, because of the illness ol liis father, the late Emperor Taishc, Hirohito has proved good ruler. He has faced score Of major crises successfully: has survived an attempt on his life; and has grown steadily in the esteem not only Of his subjects but also in the esteem of Oriental scholars.
 Will be 3S in April
 Hirohito will be 3S on April 20. Hc became regent in November, 1921 and formally succeeded to the throne as i24th emperor "itl the ,inbroken line" upon the death of his father on Christmas day, 1928.
 Difficulties have beSet the TaishC Tenno-as Japanese call their ruler since the very day he assumed the dragon throne of his ancestors In a colorfui pageant in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
 China was in revolution even hs i0i cannon shots boomcd from gar- Tison posts throughout the ems pire to announce the news Of the enthronement to an expcctant iia- ton, And China in revolution meant certain trouble for Japan, for China was Japan's great niar- kct, one of her great sources Of raw materials, the traditional foun. tain of oriental culture, and . tre- mcndous menace 70 long as Soviet
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
UNITED STATES
 AWAITS REPORTS
Watching for Real Details
 of Revolution That Hit Japanese Nation
By JOSEPH H. BAIRD United Press HtaR Correspondent


 Washington, Feb. 2e.-(UP)--As. sassination of Japan's governmental leaders may have 6 vital effect on Americas relations with Tokio.
 The state department has lived in hope that the continuation of q moderate government in Japan would enable this country to solve It's many problems with Tokio. in" volving immigration, the "opcn door" policy of trade in China. and on agreement on naval strength" The triumph Of the liberals in last weeks election gave new hope Of Japanese. American friendship. This hope was blasted, in the minds Of diplomats, by the assassination Of liberal leaders and c possible triumph Of Japan's ultra. .militarists'
 Ar of Tension
 There was an air Of tension around Secretary Of State Cordcll Huli's office as American statesmen learned of the military coup. It was c development they long have dreaded. Ofiicial reports from the U. 6. embassy in Tokio had been
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
UNIFORM SIGNS
 IN CITY TRAFFIC
Supt. of Police Mclean FavOrs Such Plan for
 Connecticut

Supintendent of Police Joseph H, Mclean today expressed himself as strongly M favor of the newly pro- posed arrangement whereby each town and city In the state would adop. Q system of uniform traffic signs and signals. Superintendent Mclean said that while the plan would not greatly affect Waterbury 1t would eliminate cotifusiotI throughout the state and would helr local motorists travelling through other cities,
 He explained that the sign and signal system now In effect here is generally accepted throughout tho state. There are, however, many towns and cities having In use in. dividual systems.
 Put Before Police
 Use of tho uniform system was put up to tho trafiic committee of tho Connecticut Police Chiefs asso- citation, at . luncheon meeting yes- terday in the Hartford club. Superintendent Mclean is c fnem- her of the association.
 Members of the committee, which met with the state trafiic coininis. sion, are Chief Joseph r. Grogan of West Hartford. Chief Charles An- elerson of Middletown and Captain William T. Babcock of New Lon- don. The trafiie committee Is ex- pected to recommend approval by the state association of the standard signs and signals introduced in 1884 by the national conference on street and highway safety.
 Commissioner Michael A. Connor of tho state department of motor vehicles expects Connecticut to follow the lead of other states where the code has already been adopted. Among these Is the neigh- boring state of Massachusetts. Pres. ent at the meeting yesterday were Wilbur L. Cross, jr, trafiic repre-. sentative of the state motor vehicle department and Howard Sharp of the highway department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
CHINA WILL BE WELL PLEASED
Defeat of Assassin Group of Army Is Best News for Chinese People
By 1T. R. EK1NS 1DJ0, by United PrcSs)

(COpyrignts AVOvs vy OHssew A'""''
 New York, Feb. 20--(UP)---Japa- nese extreme militarists and ultra nationallsts apparently have lost in their effort to seize the government Their failure may mean at least temporarily, that oenoralissimo Chiang Kai-Shek and his associates in the central government are about to receive tho best news they have had In years--for . cessation of dominant military influence in Tokyo probably will be equal to a lessenin gof Japanese military pres- sure on China. It would Do . mis- take to say that Japan's aims in China will change for they will not. The method of achieving these aims. however, Is very likely to change.
 Japan Needs North China
 Tho great majority of tho Japa- nese people believe firmly that the independence of Manchukuo, under the aegls of Japan, must be con- tinued and that Japan needs a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
FARM WOMAN
 IN MURDER CASE

York, Pa. Feb. 26.-(uP-Mrs. Romaine Washingcr. 40-year.old farm woman. today was accused formally of the shotgun murder of husba |. simon, 34. His death yes- terday was brought to attention of authorities by the couples i2-year- old triplets. who plodded six miles through snow and sluSh to tell their grandparents that mother shot daddy and daddy is sick" A war; rant charging Mrs. Washinger with the staying was signed this morning and officers left for Harrisburg to place her under arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Mai. Gen. Hagood Tried To Lay Out
 His Commander
Rep. Woodfum Claimed Exemption Given Officers Doesn't Give Them License to Be Dsloyal,
 Insulting to COmmander.in-Chief

Washington, February 26 - (UP) - Major-General Johnson Hagood accused of seeking to Hay out his commander-nchief today during stormy debate in the house the army officers forced retirement from duty for crtcizing the WPA The charge was made by Repre-
 sentative Clifford Woodruff democrat Virginia, close friend of President Roosevelt He made clear however he was not speaking for the administration. "The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

4bC W0O AAOt ORV0NAA46 AO4 customary exemption for officers testifying before Q Congressional committee" Woodrun said, doesn't give them license to be disloyal to their commander in chief, cell names or discuss matters of execu- tive or legislative policy"
 whether a republican or democrat was in the White House, Woodrui1 said, General fiagood should have been disciplined"
 Hagood, he said, squared back In ar, arrogant dictatorial way and evidentaly proceeded to lay out his commander in chief"
 "TIis remarks were later sent to him and l1is attention was called to what he said" Woodrum added, "and he said he had no desire to change his remarks before they be- came public property.
 He has splendid military rec ord, but he ought to stay on his reservation and not make caustic criticism of his commander in chief"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
vlOLATORS OF
 VEHICLE LAWS They Will Face Public Hearing Next Tuesday
 in City Court 9l

The first public hearings Of per- sons accused of violating the motor vehicle laws will be held in city police court here next Tuesday morning at i0:30 o'clock, 1t was an. nounced today by the state depart. ment of motor vehicles. Under Q re- gently announced policy, all hear ings conducted by the department will be open to the public and all records of action will be available publication. /.
 Ten cases of drivers from Wa terbury and vicinity are listed in the announcement released by Mo- tor Vehicle Commissioner Michael A. Connor today. Charges range from reckless driving to "consid- cration of the elimination of the financial responsibility require ment."
 Open to Writers
 The commissioner recent edict will enable the press to obtain di-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
NEW DESTROYER
 COMMISSIO DYED

Boston, Feb. 20-(UP)-The new destroyer U. 6. Phelps, was com. missioi,ed at Boston Navy Yard to. day, The ship is the first Of 2 new type embracing marked changes in design, construction features asld arInan,cnts. 4 dozen similar ves' selS are being built in various parts Of the country and oil Of their new features gre being carefully guard. cd. News and cafieFafaen were told that data on guns. speed and sim liar matters was withheld on 0rs ders from the navy department The Phelps will De manned by . crew cf i0o men and 90 o1zlcsES wlfO heye |basn eaiied 'T,he psck ef the Navy'"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
FandticaL Group Has Caused dManyCrin1es k Past Japanese History
Leading Statesmen M
 Japan AssasSinated
Three Prominent Officials Go to Death By Ruthless Coup-Two Others High in Rank Wounded;
 Rigid Censorship Prevails

Young army extremists tried to seize power in Japan
 men we're killed and others injured state of alarm approxmating martial law was declared in Tokio. The government acted decsvely to suppress the revolt ana every indication was that the situation well in control late Wednesday night Too time rigid censorship was imposed and hours before the news began to reach the world Early Wednesday night the censorship was sent out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
vANDENBERC PROBABLY OUT

Washington, Feb. 26-(UP)-Sen. Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan, frequently mentioned republican presidential possibility, made plain today that he will seek no instructed delegates to the republcan national convention. Vanden- berg's stand was revealed in letter addressed to Ohio State Republican Chairman Ed D. Schorr who asked Vandenberg if he would consent to the use of his name in the Ohio primaries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
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PATRoLMAN KILLED

Boston, Feb. 2e.--tuPl-patrol- man Paul T. Ford. 3S, of Brighton was fatally wounded with his ser. vico revolver at his home early to. day, He died c few minutes after admission to e hospital. Police bee lieved he committed suicide. Just before shooting, the officer tele. nhoneA his sather and esked him to take care of Mrs. Ford. Ills wife told police she heard c shot and found him dumped in a Kitchen Eehairs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Victims of Assasslns

Victims of Assasslns
 The war office announced official- ly that the men assassinated were: Admiral Keisuke okada, premier; Admiral Makoto Salto, lord keeper of the privy seal and former pre- mier; General Jataro Watanabe, in- speetor general of military opera. tions.
 The wounded, according to the war office, were: Korekiyo Taka. hashi, finance minister: General soroku Suzuki, grand chamberlain and member of the privy council. It was officially announced by the home office that Fumio 0oto, home minister, had been offered the arduous post of temporary premier during the crisis. and had accepted.
 Oflcial Report
 Tokyo, Febz. 26-(UP)-An official war office announcement revealed details tonight of the army uprising In which three high statesmen were assassinated. It said:
 several young officers" at 5 6. m. attacked the following places;
 "Firstly. the premierS ofiicial resi-. dence. where Premier okada was killed.
 secondly. the lord prIvy seals pri' vate residence, where Lord Saito was killed,
 "Thirdiy. the army education bu- rcau's private residence, where Gen. Watanabe was killed.
 "Fourthly, the hotel at the Yu. gawara hot springs, where the for. iner Lord Privy Seal, Count Maki- no, was staying. Count Makino was missing after he escaped the at. tackers.
 "Fifthiy. the grand Chamber lains ofiicial residence, where Ad. miral Suzuki was injured serious- ly."
 "sixthly, the finance ministry's private residence, where Minister Takashi was injured.
 "seventhly, the Tokyo Asahi shimbun. ((The ASahi could not
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 26.--tUp) Morris Cohen, 40, bankrupt furni- ture dealer, committed suicide to- day by inhaling carbon monoxide gas while seated in the rear seat of his automobile in Q closed garage. The body was found by his lo-year- old son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
TREASURY BALANCE

WashInEton, Feb. 9C-(CP)-.doy.. erninent Sxpensea and receipts for inc current .hscnl year 70 yep, sHh' os compnTed with year ago;
 ThIs YsaP ExpGnseH Last year S4,GS2, ,bS6 ,2S3,OO th41b'slo"Sv'V" sg,sOO, ,GOi ,GI22O t2,@ahO4S,s7s'7s t2,s7s, ,os4,Soo.so ts2lhsSS,7lS'D SI,SO2, ,sO7, ,s07S6 t2,06i,976,bDs'pe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
GOV. TO NOMINATE GARNER

Austin, Tex, Feb. 26.-(UPl--Gov. James V. Alfred of Texas will nominate Vice-President John N. Garner at the national democratic con vention in Philadelphia and Garner will continue as Texas member of the national democratic exe- cutive committee, Myron Blalock, state party chairman, eRid todaN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Local Man Is Held
 On Bench Warrant

Arrested on . bench war; rant, Harry MarEIin, booked at police headquarters as residing at { Rinsdale avenue, was being held for police of Pottsville, Pa., this afternoon as . "fugi. tive from justice." Marylin was arrested by Detective Lieuten- ants William Pollard and Mat thew Balanda. The city dsrec- tory lists . Harry J. Marzlin at 60 Alder street. The specific charge against the man could not be learned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

Final Edition
 Closing Stocks Late NesUs FI0shes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
BANKRUPT MAN SUICIDES

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The Washington times., 1936-07-24
People May Grant
Any Needed PoIOera

If added power is needed,
the people have set out how
that authority may be had
from them if they wish to
give it.
This, in its broad essentials,
is the basic structure Of our
Government.
As our economic life has be-
come more complex and spe-
cialized some need, real or
apparent, has often been urged
as an excuse for a further
grant of power from the peo-
pie. They have sometimes
given, sometimes withheld, the
desired power.
There has now appeared in
high places, however, a new
and dangerous impulse. This
is the impulse to take away
The Washington times., 1936-07-24
MNLY PLEDGES TO UPF 4OLD PEOPLES RIGHTS
SorneH ighHghtS
OF Speech By
GOU. LdndOn

TOPEKA, Kan, July n
H.N.SJ-HighIiohts of Co..
ernor LGndon's acceptance
address last night included:
I'VE must be freed from
incessant governmental In
tlrnidatiOn and hostility. We
must be freed from exces-
sive expenditures and Grip
ping taxation. We must be
freed from the effects Of
an arbitrary and uncertain
m o n etaFy policy. And,
through q vigorous enforce
ment Of antitrust laws, we
must be freed from private
mOnOpOlistic control"
I'VE propose 10 maintain
the constitutional balance Of
power between the States
and the Federal Govern
ment."
"The time has come to
stop fumbling with recovery"
The Washington times., 1936-07-24
G. 0. p, NOMINEE DECLARES NATION HAS FAILED
T0MAKE REAL STEPS TOWARD RECOVERY

Mr.. Chairman, members of the nOtific0-
ton committee, ladies and gentlemen:
I accept the nomination of the Republican
party for the presidency Of the United States
In accepting this leadership pray for divine
guidance to make me worthy of the faith and
the confidence which you have shown in me.
CALL coming whose life has been that Of the every
day American proof Of that freedom Of opportunity which
belongs to people under Government carries with
it both honor and responsibility In republic these
not be separated.
Tonight facing this honor and responsibility hope for the
gift of simple and speech want every
and this nation to understand my every word for
/ speak of issues deeply concerning all
The Washington times., 1936-07-24

SplTlJ. we Shall luLlIll 1CC
pledge to give every reason
able assistance to producers in
areas suffering from such tenn
porary Affections, so that they
may again get on a self-sup-
porting basis.
Our farm program as a
whole will be made to serve a
vital national purpose.
The family type of farm has
long constituted one Of the
cherished foundations of our
social strength. 1t represents
human values that we must
not lose. Widespread owner
ship of moderate sized tracts
of land was the aim Of the
Republican homestead act.
Backs LabOr's Right
To Organize
This conception of agricul-
ture is one phase of the gen.
eral principle that we stand
for-preserving freedom of op-
portunity in all walks Of life.
The benefits which will be
paid under our program will
go no higher than the produc-
ton level of the family type
of farm.
Another matter of deep con-
Germ is the welfare of Amer
lean labor. The general we'll
being of our country requires
that labor shall have the posi-
ton and rewards of prosperity
to which it is entitled.
I firmly believe that labor
has the right to protect this
position and to achieve those
rewards by organizing in Ia
Dor unions.
Surely the history Of labor
in the United States has dem
onstrated that working con-
ditions, wages and hours have
been improved through self
organization.
The right of labor to or
ganize means to meet the
right Of the employees to
join any type Of union they
prefer, whether it covers
their plant, their craft or
their industry. It means
that, in the absence of a
union contract, an employe
has an equal right to join a
union or to refuse to join a
union.
Under all circumstances, so
states the Republican platform,
employees are to be free from
interference from any source,
which means, as I read it,
entire freedom from coercion
or intimidation by the en-
ployer, any fellow employee or
any other person.
The Government must main
tain itself in the position Of
an umpire; first, to protect
the public interest, and second,
to act as a mediator between
conflicting groups. One Of
the greatest problems of this
country is to develop effec-
tive methods of Cancellation.
Taking a dispute, after it
gets into a tangle, and rushing
it to the doorstep Of the Presi-
dent is a bad way to handle a
The Washington times., 1936-07-24
JOBS Are Measure
OF Real Prosperity

For it must be remembered
that the welfare OF our people
is not recorded on the finan-
cial pages of the newspapers.
It cannot be measured in
stock market prices. The real
test is to be found in the
ability of the average Amer
lean to engage in business, to
obtain a job, to be a self-sup-
porting and a self-rsspecting
member of his community.
Judged by the things that
make us a nation of happy
families, the New Deal has
fallen far short Of success. The
proof of this is in the record.
The record shows that in 1888
the primary need was jobs
for the unemployed. The rec
ord shows that in 1886 the
primary need still is jobs for
the unemployed.
The Washington times., 1936-07-24
Definite Program
OF Recovery Lacking

VI NGC0VGTy AoCS<sHS
Now it becomes our duty to
examine the record as it stands.
The record shows that these
measures did not fit together
into any definite program of
recovery. Many of tn m
worked at cross-purposes and
defeated themselves. Some de-
veloped into definite hindrances
to recovery. They had the eff
feet generally of extending
control by Washington into the
remotest corners of the coun-
try.
The frequent and sudden
changes in the Administra-
toms policy caused a contin-
ual uneasiness.
AS a result recovery has
been set back again and again.
This was not all Of the fail
ure. Practical progressives
have suffered the dishearten-
ing experience of seeing many
liberal detectives discredited
during the past three years
by careless thinking, unwork-
able laws and incompetent ad-
ministration.
The Nation has not made the
durable progress, either in re-
form or recovery, that we had
the right to expect.