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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
ALL FACISTS OF
 ITALY MUST JOIN

Rome, May 10-(UP)-The na- tionai directory of the fascist party today decided that all fascists be- tween the ages of 2l and 6b are eligible to carry arms. They must apply. the order said, for member shin in the militia, thereby con- firming the inexhaustible war spirit of the black shirts and the charac- ter of Roman peace" The direc- tory ruled also that the campaign to develop national economic poSsi- bilities will be intensified with the exclusion of the products Of sanc- tionist nations in permanent and lrrevocable manner"
 A final ruling revealed decision to ouen a national subscription for construction in Rome of a monu- mental building to commemorate creation of the fascist empire. The directory launched the subscription with a contribution of 5.000.OO0 lire. Included in the building will be an altar honoring the fascists killed in East Africa. There will be e per- manent exhibit of the black shirt revolution, an assembly hall and a theater. The government announced that 40s Italians have been freed from reinforced domicile in confine- ment." The announcement marked @sa amnesty for political prisoners sn connecicln with King Victor Fmmanuel's elevation to emperor Of Ethlopia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
UNITED STATES,
 CANADA UNION

Washington, May 19 - (UP) - A resolution calling for a specail congressional committee to investi- gate the ''practicability" of a union between the United States and the Dominion of Canada was introduced in the house today by Rep. William I. Sirovich, d, N. Y.
 Sirovich held that such a union would open new areas for coloniza- ton and form "the greatest Eng fish speaking nation in the world"
 He proposed that the inquiry consider whether Canadian prov- inces might enter "the union under the same status as states of the United States"
 The special congressional com- mittee would be empowered to hold hearings and meet with a similar committee representing the Domin- ion and Newfoundland. Recommen- dations would be made both to congress and the Canadian parlia- ment lon the practicability of this modern method of solving the long enduring problem of the unemploy- ment of labor"
 The resolution would appropriate $25, 900 for the inquiry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
LANDON, BORAH
 IN GREAT FIGHT
Clash in New Jersey Is Important nt-Gov. Hoff.
 man Strikes Reporter
By FRED MYERS nlAad presa Staff COrresnOndentl

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Trenton, N. J., May l9.-UP)-' Gov. Ali M. Landon and Senator William E. Borah met head-on in the New Jersey republican prin1a- ries today in what, many observers said, was the crucial test of Borah's candidacy for his party's presiden- tial nomination. It was test of re- publican sentiment in the industrial east upon which the eyes of politi- clans, far and wide, were centered. At the same time, democratic vot- CTS participated in their party's primaries, wherein President Roose- welt was opposed indirectly by Col. Henry Breckinridge, an anti-New Deal man.
 Are Four Contests
 Tn reality, there were four corl- tests, two republican and two dem- ocratic. Each party held prcsiden- tial preference primary and each held a primary to elect delegates to it's national convention. The results of the first will be purely advisory and not binding on the winners of the second. All democratic delegate candidates were pledged to Presi- dent Roosevelt, but the president was not entered in the preference
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
BALDWIN ST. IS . TO BE IMPROVED
Democrats Stand SOIidly for Change By Vote of
 Aldermanic Board

Final obstacles in the way of the proposed new grade and bridge fol lower Baldwin street were swept aside last night at meeting of the aldermen. Overriding the solid op- position of the republican side of the board, the democratic major. ity voted to purchase three parcels of property for $67,500 and order the bridge and gradnig work started immediately. Mayor Frank Hayes was expected to sign deeds trans- ferring the property to the city be- fore the close of the week.
 Before a gathering of approxi. mately l50 residents of Baldwin street, Washington Hill and Simor,s- vile the democratic and republi- can aldermen argued back and forth on the merits of the under taking. Aldermen Charles P. Sci- ulio and Frank x. Bergen, com prising a majority of the special committee which studied the pur- chase price, recommended that the project be carried. through.
 COP. Leader Fought It
 Alderman Joseph Wilhelm, repub" lican member of the committee, re"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
DUPHINEY CASE
 WAS ADJOURNED
Assault Trial Judgment Delayed Because of
 Book on Union Laws

Union regulations of theAmerican Federation of Labor were called upin in city court today to settle a case of assault which the de. fendant claimed arose over a mis. understanding in regard to the is- stance of union permit. Told that 1t was impossible to obtain an up- to-date copy of the union rules in court this morning, Judge Edward Mascolo deferred judgement in the case for two weeks to permit the accused to bring in @ copy of the regulation in question.
 Started Last Week
 According to testimony presented in court, the trouble began last week when Joseph Andrioni, of Mericen, a lather byb trade, applied for a permit to Fred Duphiney, of 637 Datertown avenue, secretary of the Waterbury local. Duphiney, who told the court Andrioni was under suspension for failure to pay dues, objected to the issuance of the per- init and became involved in an argument with Andrioni.
 Brother Is Called
 Becoming alarmed as the alterca- ton grew more heated. Duphiney's wife called his brother to the scene and the latter attempted to eject Andrioni from the premises. Andri-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
Final Neups Flashes


Munich, May 19.-(UP( - Chancellor Adolf Hitler today walked alone behind the cof- fin of the only man he ever really trusted-H. Schreck, his chauffeur for 10 years Gen. Ger man Goering Prussian premier, Rudolph Hess, Htler's chief lieutenant in the Nazi party, and other high officials followed der fuehrer in the funeral procession. Provincial leaders and hun, dreds of Nazis carrying swastika and the "blood flag" of the 1923 Munich pitsch were in the line of march to the grave in Graefelfng cemetery: Emil Schott, Nazi philosopher, made the funeral oration with the poetic theme 'Let the furies of hell battle with me; will ride through death and the devil"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
HARMONY FEAST
 NEXT TUESDAY
That Is Tentative Date Sci for Democrat Leaders
 to Gather Here

Next Tuesday was today set as the tentative date for the democratic harmony dinner which will take place in Waterbury and at which leaders of the party. both new guard" and "old guard" will be pres- ent. Lieutenant.G Governor Frank Hayes of this city is general chair man of the committee in charge of the dinner. The tentative date ap- peared likely early this afternoon to be made the definite one.
 All Leaders to Appear
 Every leading democrat of the state, from Connecticut's two United States senators and Governor Will bur L. Cross, down, will be present for the gathering which will, 1t is expected, formally wipe out the "old guard" and "new guard" fac- tions and send the party out on a unified front, ready for the coming state and national campaign.
 FitxGerald Testimonial
 The purpose of the gathering is to offer a testimonial to the new national committeeman and com- mitteewoman from Connecticut who will be elected next month at the national convention in Philadelphia. They are ex-Mayor David E. Fitz- Gerald of New Haven and Mrs. Joe sephine Flynn of Bridgeport. Fac- tional lines will be wiped out at the gathering and plans will be dis cussed for one of the most strenu- ous campaigns ever conducted in Connecticut by the democratic or ganization. The Elton is expected to be the scene of the gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
COL. ROBINSON
 WELL RECEIVED

New York, May 19-(UP)-Col. John c. Robinson, who replaced Col. Hubert Julian as Ethiopia's Black Eagle" will leave today for Chicago after 6 triumphal return home. More than 750 cheering Negroes greeted Robinson on his arrival last night. He was carried on the shoulders of admirers and in re- sponse to repeated requests made a brief address.
 'Mussolini's troubles are just be- ginning" he said. "Ras Desta Demtu is forming an army of 50,00O men at Goree in the Jimma province, the new unofficial capital. and will wage guerilla warfare in the western mountains.
 "The reason for the Ethiopian collapse was a rebellion fomented by Ras Hailu, who conspired with the Italian north command in order to overthrow Emperor 5elassie and crown the son of Lidj Yassu, the former emperor who died recently"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
CUFFEY RULING
 AFFECTS LABOR
All Moves to Help Out Workers Seem to Have
 Been Eliminated
BY LYLE c. WILSON
United Press stafr Correspohdent.)

United Press Staff CorrespOhdent)
 Washington, May 9.-tUP)-Su- preme court invalidation of the Guffey Coal Control Act challenged President Roosevelt today to carry the issue of constitutional amend- ment to the people in the ppresi- dental campaign. The decision pointed toward political and econ- omic consequences. Mir. Roosevelt may reveal New Deal strategy at his regular press conference at p. m. EDT. Labor leaders already were planning pressure for a campaign year showdown on constitutions limitations defined by the courts pro. scribing federal regulation of hours wages and industrial competitive conditions generally.
 Trouble In Coal Fields
 There was talk in the capital of possible trouble in the mine fields. Congressional leaders doubted time would permit patching the 0uffey bill at this session. Lawyers believed the court blasted beyond repair the Little NRA" theory of federal inc dividual- industry control. There were expressions of hope, also, that coal control could be achieved vol- untarily.
 Scrapping of the Wagner Labor Relations Act on the Guffey prece. dent was judged to be only matter of time. Down with the Guffey bill went most of the hope of those who projected legislation to regulate other individual industries or who believed & federal 30-hour-work
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
SUPREME COURT ANSWERED "NO"
Crushing Blow Adminis- tered to Guffey Act;
 Judges Differ
By JQwN. A. REICHMANN United PFess Staff Correspondent )

United Pfess Staff Correspondent
 Washington, May 19.--UP)--A reSounding supreme court No" to federal regulation of the coal indus try gave the New Deal today the complete interpretation of the Con- stitution in light of present day problems 1t had wanted. The court scrapped the Guffey coal control act in decision which apparently was Intentionally far-reaching. It chal- lenged major New Deal policies in general. Lawyers believe the court sought in yesterdays opinion to eS- tablish the constitutional limitation and prerogatives of the federal gov- ernment for all tiine--pending pos- sible amendment of the fundamental law.
 Industry Complete Victor
 Lawyers generally concurred that the majority opinion of Justice George Sutherland left little oppor- tunity for further experiments in federal industrial control, regula- ton of hours and wages and the 'es. tablishment of individual industry codes of fair competition. Even be- fore the court met, its earlier opin- Ions against the New Deal echoed in the District of Columbia court of appeals. That court condemned some phases of the activity of Dr. Rexford c. Tugwells resettlement administration. The appeals court
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
SMITH, .CR|CCS
 co. ABSORBED
RiSdOn Company of Nau. gatuck Takes Over
 Plant

The Smith and 0riggs Manufac- turing company, one of the oldest industrial concerns in Waterbury, was absorbed today by the RiSdon Manufacturing company of Nauga. tuck, partially by outright sale and partially by lease with an option to purchase five years hence. Approval of the transfer of the control of the local concern to the Naugatuck coT1- pany was voted yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the stockholders. The Risdon Manufacturing company assumed control this morning. The transaction is a highly. important one, especially from a standpoint oi employment. At the present t:me there are approximately fifty-five persons employed at the Smith and Griggs plant. The new owners plan to increase the list of employees to between 400 and 500 within the next few months.
 Attorney Carmody Acted
 Attorney Terence P. Carmody of the firm of Carmody and Thoms acted as counsel for both concerns in the transfer proceedings. The Risdon Manufacturing company plans to operate both factories the one here in the South Waterbury and the other in Naugatuck.
 The Smith & Griggs Manutactur- ing company was incorporated in 1869. It manufactures all kinds Of brass and metal goods. buckles, clasps, auto hardware and so forth The Risdon Manufacturing company, incorporated many years ago m Nauagtuck, manufacturers formed metal goods. automobile specialties' safety pictures, moving picture caTn- eras and so forth. The lines of both plans will work n together.
 When the Smith and Qriggs com pany was incorporated in 1869 its authorized capital was $40,0o0. In 1907 the capital was increased to S4O0,000. The original partner ship was formed in 1864 by John E.. Smith and Henry Q. Griggs.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
RADIO ARTISTS
 ON HONEYMOON

Boston, May 19-(UP)-Two New England radio artists, Adrian O,Brien and Mrs. Alice OLeary. were honeymooning in the midwest today following their marriage yes- terday at Cincinnati, O.
 Once a gasoline station attend ant in Dorchester. O'Brien. 6 tenor, has been singing over national net works since 1881.
 Mrs. OLeary. a divorcee known professionally as Alice Day. was re- gional winner of Q ration-wide con- test conducted by the Columbia Broadcasting system in 1884.
 Tn recent months both she and O'Brlen have been singing from Clnclnnati's station WT.W
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
HICHLICHTS OF
 GUFFEY COAL ACT
Questions, Answers Exs plain All Details in Re.
 gard to Decision

Washington. May l0- (UP - Here are some highlights and im- plications of the supreme courts ouffey case decision in question and answer form:
 c. What was the duffey coal actp A. It was . law passed by congress to regulate the soft coal industry, providing for regulation of hours and wages, price-fixing. etc.
 c. Why was 1t passed2 A. Con- gress enacted the law after the su- preme court outlawed the NRA. Congress was trying to meet the courts objections to the NRA while continuing so far aS possible the NRA type of regulation.
 e. Who wanted the actp A. Both labor and c large group of op. orators asked for the regulation.
 How Act Worked
 e. How did the act workp A. It provided for the setting up of coal codes, roughly similar to NRA codes, under Q national bituminous coal commission. A tax of IS per cent was imposed on coal at the mine. Those who complied with the act received 6 rebate of 96 per cent of their tax.
 c. What constitutional grounds did congress cite in passing the act? A. Congress claimed the act pro- vided for the general welfare and sought to use its power to regulate interstate commerce and its tax power.
 c. What was the answer to the supreme court to this argument? A. The court held that coal mining was Q local or intrastate industry
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
MORE PROTESTS ON SEWING ROOM
Labor Union May Act in Dispute; Evening Paper
 Story Laughed At

Additional protests against work ing conditions at the WPA sewing room project on North Elr1 street came in yesterday afternoon and today to lend further weight to charges that employees at the work shop have been subjected to in- humane treatment for the past sev- eral months. With complaints to the state WPA headquarters and tu national headquarters at Washing ton having thus far had no definite effect, employees were reported ready today to ask the aid of the Water. bury Central Labor Union. afflliat- ed with the American Federation of Labor, in securing remedy of the ale legged abuses.
 May Lose Jobs
 Several employees yesterday after noon told The Democrat that they had reports that they were to be fired" when they appeared at work this morning for going so far as to protest against conditions which they charged were "worse than those in jail" Apparently. however, no efforts were made to dismiss any of the 70 women employed on the project today. Thus far, more than IS complaints, differing in detail but agreeing in major allegations, have been made to The Democrat by wo- men employed at the sewing fac- tory.
 Story Laughed At
 Today, local labor. leaders were still chuckling over a story in an afternoon newspaper yesterday ii
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
Wrangel Island Made
 Into Hell or Terror"
Former Governor of Island Is Being Tried in Moscow for Murder of DOctOr-MOst Frightful
 Conditions Exist There
By NORMAN B. DEUEL (Copyright, 1886, by United PreSs)


 Moscow, May l9-(UP)-Konstan- tin Siemenchuk, charged with mak- ing lonely Wrangel Island a hell or terror today pretended to be a man from Mars" feigned insanity and was lodged in Q Moscow jail.
 The 4o year old former governor of the island is accused of murder ing heroic Russian doctor, Starv. ing natives and raping Eskimo girls during his administration of the island. ,ee4
 After psychiatrists ordered Sie- menchuk's detention Andrew Vich. insky, chief government prosecutor, charged the ex-governor and for- mer foreign service agent in Persia, that Siemenchuk also murdered ". with a second murder. He alleged A. Kulenko, member of the Wrangel Island colony whose death had been listed as a suicide.
 Evidence Presented
 v. Bogdanov, radioman, was the principal witness at today's trial. He described Siemenchuk's despotic rule while governor of the island and said that Kulenko could not have committed suicide since his rifle was found a great distance from his body.
 Gitella Feldman Wolfson, widow of the murdered Dr. N. A. Wolfson, also testified. She said that im- mediately upon becoming governor, Siemenchuk established a terrible reign of oppression in which he caused Wolfson and Kulenko to be murdered.
 o. J. Schmidt, head of the north- ern sea route administration, re- vealed how the government start ed an investigation which led to ex-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
MASS. YOUTH TRIES SUICIDE

Washington, May 19.-(UP)-Apparently despondent because he was unable to get job, Edward A. Gordon, 17-year-old Brookline, Mass, youth, eaped headfirst from his fifth-fioor hotel room to the sidewalk today. He was taken to Emergency hospital, where his condition is criti- cal. In his room, police found letter to his par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob A. Gordon. The letter said: "Pm tired of living and want to die because am failure" Hotel attendants said the youth registered yesterday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
Lindstron1 Asks
 For Retirement

New York, May 19.--(UP)- Freddy LindstrOm, Brooklyn outfielder. today asked the club to place him on the voluntary retired list, Secretary John German announced. The DOdg- CTS agreed to Lindstrom's re- quest and have applied to Commissioner K. M. Landis for permission to retire the 30. year-Old outilelder.
 LlndstrOm has . strained leg llgament, which has hampered his play recently. He told Manager Casey StengeI that he felt he had been little use to the Dodgers and that he would rather retire from baseball for the rest of the year than stay with the team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19

as possible party choice. 4l my friends want to go ahead and nom. mate me-" he declared "11l accept 1t. Insofar as me personally seek. ing the office of governor. I never have. do not propose to bind my. self to any pledges or promises, or to do any personal work to obtain the nomination.
 Urged by Friends
 My friends from all over the state have been urging me 90 strongly to become candidate, that I feel out of e sense of duty ! should accede to their wishes.
 "If the republican party at the convention next fall sees fit to ten- der me the nomination for the of- flee of governor, I will accept it."
 The state attorney, to be the guest of honor at Q testimonial dinner tomorrow night at the Wau- regan Hotel here, attended by more than 500 party leaders and affiliates said he would make formal an.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
ALL FOR ROOSEVELT

Providence. R. T.. May ie.--(UP) Sixteen delegates pledged to President Roosevelt were elected at the democratic state convention to- day to cast Rhode Islands eight votes at the national convention in Philadelphia next month. The slate as drnwn up by the democTatic state committee was quickly approved by the 200 delegates at the opening session of the state convention m Elks auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
DOCTORS FEAR
 AN OPERATION

Boston, May l9.-(UP)--City hos- pital doctors today considered an operation to remove an open safety pin that has lodged in the stomach wall of a nine-month old boy.
 Coarse foods fed Richard Herrick. son of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Herrick of Dorchester. have failed to move the pin. The baby swallowed the pin early yesterday while his mother was changing his clothing. Doctors feared the sharp point might punc- tured the stomach and cause serious infection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19

T
 Two Americans were eliminated this morning while the others pass- ed from the tournament in the third round this afternoon
 . Miss Mlley Wins
 Miss Miley, who was left of Americas Curtis Cup squad which played a tie with Britain two weeks ago, defeated Elsie Corlett of Eng land, one up, on the 18th hole to be the only American to survive the third round. Mrs. Maureen Orcutt Crews of Coral Gables, and Char lotte Glutting of South Orange. N. J., were eliminated in the after noon round. Miss Glutting, who
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
American Women Golf Chances M Britain Are Slim
Only One Hope Left-FOur Went Down Today Before SIashing Drive of British Characterization
 Wiley of Kentucky Came Out Winner

Southport England, May 19 - UP) = American womens golf championship rested the shoulders Of pretty darhaired Marion Mey of Lexington Ky after M teammates were eliminated Miss Niey the only of five Americans able to withstand the bsterng set by the British defenders in the second and third rounds nlaved tricky southport and AinSdale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
PRINCESS MDIVANI DIVORCED

The Hague, May 19.-(UPl-Princess Nina Mdivani today was granted divorce from her husbard, Charles Henry Huberich international lawyer, on grounds of incompatibility. The de- cree will hecnme absolute within few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19

Boston, May l9-(UP)-Dlrectors of the New England Telephone and Telegraph company today declared a dividend of $l.50 per share pay able June 30 to stock of record June 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
WouldAccept HonorF Rendered. Hin1--He Has Neuer Hinted H Before
Considered One of Strongest Tmbers of His Party; First Time in Three Years He Intimated Any
 Desire to Head G. 0. P. Ticket
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent

Norwich, Conn, May 19 - (UP) - State Attorney Arthur M Brown said today he would be candidate Tor Governor W the republican party at the convention nex fall sees fit to tender the nomination. It was the frst
 time in three years that Brown considered one ot the strongest mers of the party had openly declared himself
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 19--(UP)--Gov. ernment expenses and receipts for as compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $6,324,O72,939.24 s6,279,546,349.01
 Receipts $3,497,22I.sOs.15 s3,24b.24i,o9724
 Deficit S2,s2s,s51, ,O3s.O9 $3.03A. A.so5,251.77
 Cash Balance $3.377.55O.s22.SS s1,644,72s.s39.ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
The Weather

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