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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
ITALIANS NOT AT LEAGUE E \ E. TODAY
Philippians Were Present in Geneva-NatiOns to
 Settle Present Dispute

Geneva, Sept. 2l-(UP) The 17th session of the league of na- tions assembly met today and i'm mediately plunged into the problem of whether the Ethiopian delega- tion, linen without a country" !" should be seated. Italy has made it clear that if they are, she will not return to the league. She maintains that Ethiopia is no longer a nation and is not entitled to representa- ton. Manuel Rivas Vicuna, presi- dent, proposed a credentials corn- mittee of nine. He suggested it be composed of representatives of Peru, Great Britain, France, Russia, the Netherlands, Greece, Czechoslo- vakia, Turkey and New Zealand.
 Committee Named
 The assembly elected the creden- tialS committee which the president proposed. They met secretly and were expected to reject the creden- tials of the Philippians. The assem- ply adjourned at 12:35 pm. l7:35 am. edt), planning to reconvene as soon as the committee is ready to report. The committee would be charged with the delicate task of deciding whether the two Ethiopian delegates are entitled to seats. For several days baffled diplomats have discussed solving the Ethiopian problem by sending it to such a committee to avoid an open vote on the floor.
 50 Nations Represented
 Approximately 50 nations were represented. The Ethiopian delega- tions seated at the right near the front. A few rows back, but in the center section, were group of empty chairs-those usually occu- pied by the Italians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
POLICEMEN CALLED INTO MURDER CASE


 New York, Sept. 21-(UP)-A Greenwich night club owner was killed today and two men were wounded in an early morning gun battle that started over the refusal of bar and grill proprietor to sell drinks to policeman after the le- gal closing hour. Police officials, Investigating the affray in which three patrolmen were involved, were unable to get a clear picture of the dispute for hours. Harold Sullivan, 42, proprietor of Sully's show boat, was killed by a bullet in the abdo- men.
 Patrolman John B. Buckley, 28, was wounded in the left shoulder and thigh. He staggered into the Charles St., station and told the desk sergeant that he had been wounded in an effort to break up a street fight. Arthur Dunn, also known as Arthur Ryan, 9, was shot in the right leg. Patrolman James Bell was taken into custody four hours after the shooting when he appeared at his precinct station for duty. His eye had been blackened. An alarm was sent out for the ap- prehensiNn of Patroln1an Richard Maher. A former first grade detec- tive, he was demoted year and a half ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

New York, Sept. 21-(UP)-Ran- dolph Churchill tried diligently to- day to give an impression of sur- prise when he was shown New York newspapers relating that his sister, Sarah, planned to marry Vic Oliver the comedian. T didn't know any, thing about this until now" said the tall young newspaperman-poH- tician who left England in great haste and with only 8 suitcase soon after 22-year-old Sarah departed. The scion of the distinguished Eng fish family wanted to elude repor- ters when he arrived on the Queen Mary. He went to a salon and or dered tea but had to sip 1t under the inquiring eyes of the press. T really have nothing to say. really nothing to say" he said. I'm glad to get your cards and all that sort of thing"
 Cued by an English newspaper man, reporters had sent their cards into the Churchill staterooms. Dur ing the salon scene Churchill took out cigars and put them back with- out lighting one. He seemed to be very nervous. On the pier was sis- ter Sarah who arrived yesterday preceded by stories that she was journeying to marry Oliver whom she met while chlorine in q Lon don revue. She greeted Randolph affectionately and with an assur- ance that was in contrast to his harassed demeancr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
3 Local Men Battle For Seat h Congress
Joseph Smith, Democrat; J. Warren UpsOn, Republicans Frederick Puckey, Union Party

Waterbury, for the fizst time in its history will apparently have three residents for congress in the fifth Connecticut district. Saturday noon the republicans of the districts at their convention at The Elton, nominated Town Chairman J. War ren Upson of this city for congress. Saturday afternoon the democrats convened at Torrington and renOril- mated the incumbent. Congressman J. Joseph Smith. Belief was strong here today that Secretary of State pr. c. John Satti would tomorrow approve the petition of Frederick w. Puckey of this city to have his name on the voting machines along the union party label.
 Contrast of Conventions
 There was 8 great contrast Satur- day between the democratic and republican congressional conven- tions. While the g. o. p. were badly split up and carried on a bitter bat u, for the nomination here the dem- ocratS, assembled in Torrington, unanimously renamed Congressman
 
 Smith despite pre-convention ru- mors that he might be offered some opposition.
 In the union party ranks there is also trouble with MT. Puckey of this city and Terrence. J. O'Neill of Ox- ford both claiming the right to have their names on the voting machines long the union party label for the office of congressman. Decision on the eligibility of either the O'Neill or Puckey petition is promised for to- morrow by Dr. Satti. The democratic party, therefore, presents the most united front in the fifth district.
 Stammers Nominates Smith
 Thomas F. Stammers of Torring- ton, former state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, offered the name of Congressman Smith at the democratic convention, It was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
25O! 900 Legionnaires
 Gather h Cleueland
Eighteenth Annual Convention Opens There Today; 5O,OOO Auxiliary Members Are Present;
 Was Called to Order at lO:58
BY HENRY B. HENSON United Press Staff Correspondent

NOAMVCO AOSS oVOAA OVAAVSPVAAOOAAV
 Cleveland, Sept. 2l.-(UP)-Two hundred and fifty thousand men and women met today in the Ameri- can Legion's 18th annual conven- tion. Payment of the soldiers bonus, for which the Legion fought for many years, made possible a gathering four times larger than any previous convention. Convenine also will be the Legion auxiliary wives of Legionnaites: the Forts |aIld Eight, and Eight and EortV their wives. ConventiOning auxili. ary members numbered almost 5O,. 900, forming the largest gathering of women this year in America Mrs. Melville Mucklestone of Chi cago is president.
 What May Happen
 The Legion was expected to pas; resolutions demanding taking the profits out of war. Commander Ray Murphy expected the organization to back conScription of industry a. well as men in wartime.
 Shortly after opening of session. today, .legionnaires were to hear ar address by their wartime secretary of war, Newton D. Baker. To, addresses of welcome by Gov Martin L. Davey and others, Sena' tor Bennett Champ Clark, d., Mo. ope of the original legion founder, and a past national commander will respond.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Audience Laughed
 At Joke On Itself

New York, Sept. 21-(UP)- Democratic National Chairman James A. Farley, who spends most of his week-ends visiting news-recl theaters to gr ge ap- plause and. misses for the two major presidential candidates, told today how the audience at a midtown show house found its style "cramped."
 "When they showed 2 shot of President Roosevelt" he re- lated, "the partisans in the au- dience hissed or applauded. They did the same when Gov. Ali M. Landon was flashed on the screen. But when this was followed by a shot showing the president and Landon togeth- CT, the audience was silent for a second and then burst into laughter, apparently enjoying what it regarded as 8 joke on itself."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
ONE WOMAN WAS
 KILLED IN FIRE

Boston, Sept. 21-(UP)-A woman lost her life and two other, persons were injured today when fire swept a three-story brick tenement house at 10 Andrews place, south end. Miss Anna O,Rourke, 65, who lived in the rear of the second floor, was dead, apparently having been suffo- cated by smoke, when flremen reached her.
 Mrs. Agnes Ayers, 60, another second-floor occupant, leaped from a window and was treated for cuts at hospital. Charles Cunningham, about 60, who lived on the ground floor, required hospital treatment for burns.
 Mrs. Helen Blake, about 50, who lived on the top floor, went over the roof and through skylight into an adjacent building.
 The fire, which staretd in 8 hall- way, caused about $2,O00 damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
OHIO IS SAFE
 FOR ROOSEVELT

New York, Sept. 21.-(UP) Sen. Robert J. Bulkley of Ohio said to- day President Roosevelt will carry Ohio by a substantially larger plur- ality than in 1882, If we keep fight ing" W Bulkley conferred with Democra- tic National Chairman James A Farley and later received news papermen in the press room at the national headquarters.
 "As things luoK at the moment, J he said. "the democratic ticket has "a good chance of winning by about 150.000 votes" The presidents plur- ality in 1882 WIS about 75.0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
GRAND ARMY IN [ IAsI GATHERING \
White Haired Warriors Were Ontnuiflbered By
 Women Present

Washington, Sept. 21.-(UP)- With women women everywhere and no place for an old soldier to sit quietly and think, the last en- campment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Washington con- vened today.
 Daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, outnumbered the white-haired warriors perhaps 10 to l, as the latter hunted chairs in vain in the Hobbies of the May flower hotel.
 The fife and drum corps, com posed of earnest and buxorn Daugh- ters of Union Veterans, clad in blue and orange uniforms, planted itself in the center of the main lobby and made the rafters tremble.
 That thing ought to go outdoors, ? commented a member of the Grand Army, twisting his face wryly and stamping his cane on the marble floor. "It is 8 dang nuisance.
 Too Many Women
 The other veterans, white-haired stopped and feeble, accosted g writer in their search for the regis tration desk.
 There is too doggoned many women here," said the first.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
MILK DEALERS OF CONN. BACK NEW YORK MEN MOften B. PierpOnt of i This City Sends TeIe-
 gram of Good Cheer CONN. GROUP NOT < WITH BUCKING CHAM Commissioner in Favor of Classified Price System
 10 Govern Industry

Morton E. Pierpont of this city, president of the Milk Producer Dealers Association of Connecticut, and Marcy I. Berger of Woodbury, secre- tary and treasurer of the same group, today sent a tel egrarn of encouragement to the New York milk men who are fighting for a flat price system. The milk war in New York was precipitated almost two weeks ago and the producers have threatened to strike shortly unless their program of pricing milk is adopted.
 The Milk Produce Dealers AsSo- citation of Connecticut has been at odds for considerable length of time with Milk Commissioner s. Mclean Buckingham of Watertown because he favors a classified price system for governing the cost of milk. The Connecticut association feels that a fiat price system of paying for milk is more fair to the farmer who produces the commodity and the dealer who handles it.
 Contents of Telegram
 yhe telegram sent to John J. Dillon, chairman of the milk com mittee of New York state, reads as follows: we, who are fighting in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
FIVE MET DEATH
 OVER WEEKEND
Three Persons Were Killed By Autos Two Died in
 Drownlil ccid ents
(Ry United Pressl

H -s D.
 Automobiles killed three persons and two others were drowned m Connecticut over the week end.
 Sebastian Barbo, y46, New Britain, was injured fatally when an auto mobile driven by his son, Anthony, 18, overturned after being side swiped by another machine at New .ington. Barba was crushed under the running board.
 Play Wagon Struck
 Calvin Lee, g, Hartford, died Sev- eral hours after his play wagon was struck by car operated by John Tucker, 29, of that city. Tucker, held on a criminal negligence charge, said the boy drove the wagon off the sidewalk into the path of his car.
 Five hours after William G. Grisel, East Hartford, was involved in an automobile collision, he com plained of headache and lay down on a couch at his home to rest. He lapsed into inconsistencies and died from intercranial injuries shortly after being removed to hospital.
 Had Suffered Before Michael Romano, 56, Hartford whose confectionery store was de- stroyed in the March floods, was drowned in Connecticut river. Death was accidental, according to the medical examiner.
 Frank Brady, 37, a mental patient at Veterans Hospital, Northampton Mass, was found drowned in Park river, Hartford. Police believed he fell asleep on the river bank anc rolIed into the water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Government Is Fighting Today for Very Life
 Against ReyOIters BOYS HURRIED TO
 DEFENSE OF MADRID Alcazar Rebels Are Re- turning Shot for Shot in
 Besieged Fortress
BY MICHAEL McEWEN Copyright 19S6, by United Prcss)

NOOpyElSAt AoSo, Uy OAtSW 1ES1@y
 Gibraltar, Sept. 21.(UP) The Spanish civil war has
 taken a strong turn in favor of the rebels and the govern ment position is one of grave danger. Dispatches from all fronts, from both sides, show the government must alter the situation radically to re- store a balance. Madrid has issued an urgent call for all militia- men, even those who are unarmed, to report to barracks at once. The reb- els are driving toward Madrid in the Santa Olalla area at the rate of five miles 8 day. The government has abandoned its field headquarters at Santa Olalla and the town is now no mans land.
 The rebels at the Toledo Alcazar are defying every attack. In the Guadarrama mountains the rebels are strengthening their positions for attack. At Oviedo and Huesca, where the loyalists are nominally the att tackers, actually they are doing most of their fighting defensiyely.
 Bilbao Seems Doomed
 Bilbao, their great port on the north coast, seems doomed. A rebel broadcast from Seville claimed the capture of Santa Olalla. That repctt was shown by United Press direct dispatches to have been premature. at the time it was sent. But there
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
SOCIALISTS MAY
 SETTLE DISPUTE

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 21-CU.P) "A public hearing on the ballot dis pute between left and right wing socialists was to be held at the State Capitol here today.
 Secretary of State c. John Satti was to hear arguments from Mayor Jasper McLevy, Bridgeport, right wing gubernatorial nominee. and Devere Allen, left wing nominee as to who should appear on the ballot under the socialist party banner.
 Allen claimed the action of the right-wingers in withdrawing from the national socialist party automa- tically disqualified the group for place on the ballot.
 Attorney General Edward J. Daly was expected to attend the hearing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
ESTATE OF EMMA
 PRATT ISFILED ]
Inventory Placed in Pros bate Court Gives Total
 as S2l,526.99

An estate of $21 ,526.99, all in stocks and bonds with the exception of household effects valued at $100. was left by the late Mrs. Emma F. Pratt. The inventory was filed with Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court today. In her will Mrs. Pratt left her entire estate to her son, Waldo Pratt, of West Hartford, who was also named executor of the eS- tate. Mrs. Pratt died July 30. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, of the Waterbury Women's Club and of the Second Congregational church. She died July 30 at the age of 78. The inventory lists household effects at $l00.
 Other Estate Items
 Other items in the estate are as follows: 63 shares Central Power Corporation, $6.30; 44-80 shares of same, $.O5; 20 shares, Equity Corp oration, preferred, $500; 20 shares, Equity Corporation, common, $40: g shares Hartford Electric Light Company, $630: 60 shares, Phoenix Insurance Company, $5,34O: 25 shares, Home National Bank, Meri- den, $500; 8 shares, Irving Trust Company, $132: 10 shares, Memphis Power and Light Company, $900; 20 shares Pittsburgh Suburban Water Service Company, $1,950; 240 shares Pratt-Peck and Company, Deep River, $1,200; bond, Salt Looms Inc, $340: bond, same, $68; IA shares Southern New England Telephone Company, $2,170; 2a shares, Southern Light and Power Company. $2,942;; IS shares, United States Electric and Power Company, $23.68; 126 shares, same, $l65.06; 100 shares, same, Series A. $2,100; 1400 shares Dividend Shares, Inc, $2,520.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
MOST HORRIBLE
 SIN VOTED ON


 Litchfield, H., Sept. 21- (UP) = Fifty notes, each describing its au- thor's idea of the most horrible sin" huttered into the contest box at Junior Avenue Christian Church today and the Rev. L. A. Crown expressed his surprise at the evident public interest in his contest.
 The pastor, grey-haired, short and middle-aged, was gratif1ed by the cooperation of his congregation in supplying a subpect for his special Oct. Il sermon.
 "T can't tell you now what these slips say" Crown explained. If you want to know, come to my sermon"
 First prize for the Most Horrible Sin In The World" is $5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

Although investigation disclosed that the youth had earlier in the night threatened to do away with himself in the hearing of com panions, authorities pointed to. the multiple injuries revealed by the autopsy in support of the conten- ton that BerZinskas may have been the victim of an attack.
 Found Dead This Morning
 The youth was found dead on Washington avenue bridge shortly before o'clock this morning by Charles Gilauskas of 535 North Riv- erside street and Joseph Davis of 147 Washington avenue. Police were notified and the body was taken to St. Mary's hospital, where the au- topsy was performed later. It was removed this morning to the Deliniks funeral home at IT Con- gress avenue, from where the fu- neral will be held at a time to be announced later.
 Detectives Notified
 Deputy Coroner Smyth imme- mediately notified detective head quarters upon receiving the report of the autopsy and Chief Inspector Joseph P. Stevens assigned Detec- tive Lieutenant Matthew Balanda to the police investigation. An at- tempt is being made to trace the movements of Berzinskas early in the evening and just prior to the discovery of his body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Late Bulletins
PONZI IS FIGHTING DIVORCE

Rome, Sept. 21-(UP)-Charles Ponzl, whose get rich schemes brought him a prison sen tence in the United States, asserted today that he had written.the East Cambridge, Mass, probate court contetsting his wife's suit for divorce Her plea that the prison sentence entitled her to di- vorce, he said he wrote, was unetnable. He al- legged as the reason that after his release from prison February IA, 1884, he and his wife lived together for five months at Somerville, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
PRESIDENT PAYS VISIT TO MOTHER
She Is S2 Years of Age To- dayQniet Celebration
 of Birthday
Br FREDERICK A. STORM


 United Press Staff Correspondent
 Hyde Park. N. Y., Sept. 2l-(UP) President Roosevelt arrived today from Washington and breakfasted at the summer White House with his mother, Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, who is celebrating her 82nd birth day. The president will be joined later by Mrs. Roosevelt, now recov- Eering at the White House from an |attack of grippe. Tonight hes vii preside at q dinner party iIl iIofiot of his mother. Meanwhile, he pre- pared to carry out his regular office routine at his home here. The oc- casion will be celebrated quietly. She will be surrounded by her grand children and great grandchildren and will be guest of honor at a party they plan for her.
 No Comment On Hearst
 The president had no comment on the charge of William Randolph Hearst that he had "done his best to deserve" the political support of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
THOMAS SURE IT
 IS ROOSEVELT

Cincinnati, O., Sept. 21. (UP)-- President Roosevelt will have an easy victory in the November elec- tion, Norman Thomas, socialist candidate for president. said here today.
 , From impressions gathered while touring the country the past several weeks, MT. Roosevelt is still far ahead" Thomas said. 'sGov. Ali Landon has not enlarged the area of anti Roosevelt feeling aud doesn't seem to be getting anywhere
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
SMALL TRoPICAL sToRM

Miami, Fla, Sept. 21--(UP)--A small tropical storm of almost hur- ricane force was centered today about 575 miles east of Ft.S Pierce Fla, moving northwestward across the Atlantic ocean. Vessels in the path of the storm were cautioned by, the Federal Hurrican warning system. First located north-nnrth- east of Puerto Rico last night. the storm continued to the northwest and gained in intensity during the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
DEAF MUTE CAUGHT IN LOFT

New York; Sept 21- (UP)-M Mario Mari otti 22, deaf mute of Bridgeport Conn.,, was found today by police in a loft building at 1S7 Fifth Ave. Questioned by means of pad and pencil he wrote that he had entered the building merely to find better place to sleep than the subway. At the end of his examination Mariotti wrote Please don't let family know"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
Berzinkas Death Called Suspicious
Deputy Coroner Smyth, Aided By Police, Conducting an Investigation Autopsy Has Indicated
 That There Was Foul Play

Aided by police Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth to- day began immediate investigation of the circumstances of the death last night John Berzinskas 22 of 15O Allen street after autopsy had indicated the possibility of foul play Performed by pr. Edward Kirschbaum, medical examiner early this morning the autopsy revealed that Berznskas had received fractured sku fractured ribs and ruptllred spleen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
POLICEMAN CALLS FOR "COP"

New York, Sept 21-( -(UP) Policeman John Kelly called a "cop" today. He complained that he was robbed by two Negroes on Herkimer street, Brooklyn of some cash and his service pistol. Kelly said they'd never have attempted the holdup if he had been wearing his uniform, but he was off duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Sept. 2l (UP)-CSov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Sept 18th. as compared with a year ago:
 This Year Expenses LmNt Year $i, i,446,512,461.6I $1.664.552.s4l.69 $1.014.472,129.s2 s9ls,757. .105.e2 s4s2, ,o4O. .s22.2s s75o.7sb.2s2ss7 ST s2,s7s, ss7, ,2os.2s si.s12.o2s.5si.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21

election. Two years ago more than 30 members of the first "New Deal congress failed to be renominated. Results this year were interpreted in some quarters as indicating gen. eral party approval of the congress mems records in the 74th congress. Rep. Werner w. Main, Michigan, was the only republican seeking renom- ination to be defeated. He was chos- en at special election in 1885 to fill out one year of an unexpred term. His election last year at-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-21
SPANISH REBELS ARE
 HURLING LOYALISTS BACK ON ALL FRONTS
Republicans Facing Hard Congress Fight
Must Gain llS Seats Above Present Strength to Con- trol Congress s-2SO Democrats, o5 Repub-
 Iicans Had Sought denomination
BY EDWARD w. LEWIS Limited Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, Sept 21.-(UP)-One republican and l7 democrats were defeated for renomnaton to the House of official compilation of state primary results revealed today There 280 democrats and 90 republicans seeking renoination in state primaries which week virtually completed party states for the November
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