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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
FRANCE, BRITAIN
 HAVE GREAT FLEET
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(Continued from Page 1J nounced yesterday in Paris and London. The announcement came only Q few days after the comple. ton of general staff plans for French British cooperation in event of Q mysterious "eEnergency"--ac-- tually an attack on the British fleet or on territory belonging to or vital to Britain by Italy.
 Jt has been disclosed ct Paris. also, that France would have 400 naval airplanes available for iTnEne- diate action in event of an emerg- ency, and that the great naval air base of Berre, near Marseiiles, would be available for British use.
 Italy Nails New Lie
 Rome, Jan. e--(UP)-!The gov- ernrnent issued an official com. munique today dismissing as "fan- tastic" reports published abroad about on alleged mutiny among Italian troops ct Merano.
 The communique said:
 "The system of lies inaugurated by the English agency, Reuters, is always and evermore deplorable. The news of this service about the departure of Alpine troops from Merano is absolutely fantastic.
 "All detachmcnts left in perfect order and amid the enthusiasm ot the population, as thousands Of wit- nesses can confirm. This continued circulation of lies dishonors the English agency and does not help to improve the atmosphere between the peoples"
 The communique will be carried In all Italian newspapers and broadcast from ell Italian radio sta- tons.
 Plenty Of OH
 Washington, Jan. e--(UP)--The Htalian-Ethiopian was is providing American oil companies with Q lLl- crative trade, government statistics showed today. Petroleum exports to Italy and Italian Africa, pre- suinabiy to provide power for fight. AklB ulUCkttnC1p AHCEONuo0 0n@IAVA pAE . rels from october to November, 1885. Results of the new business, according to figures of the U. 8 bureau of mines, sent daily average domestic crude oil production to the highest level in several years. Crude prices were increasing in the south- west.
 Guards At Embassy
 Rome, Jan. o-(UP)--The police guard at the American embassy and cotlsulate was strengthened today after Q two day campaign of attack on President Roosevelt's message to Congress. Eight men, instead of tho usual two, patroiied before the building. 1t was said the increase was precautionary. There had been no demonstrations, however, and authorities said they expected none Normally two chrabinierD patrol the embassy area. To-day there were six, In additional to two Metropo- litan policemen on bicycles. Ethiopia Makes Claim HArAr, Ethiopia, Jan. O--(Up)-- An Ethiopian victory In which war; Tiorg under the FituAri Tafsari cc. ] cupied the Italian poot of Karais on the southern front after q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09

of. Our president and our con. gresg have saved tho country. We have come through the hectic period of depression and reconstruction without great social disturbance, without violence, and with the great principles of the democratic party kept intact.
 1Just remember as we 90 into the fight that Franklin D. Ropse. volt 6 tho hope of every man who suffers, and tho fCe of every man who does wrong."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-09
0ALLANTRY COSTS sSe

Lyons, O.--(Up))--M. .. Holland, 06ryoar-oid Fulton county farmer. found galiantry an expensive wire tue. while digging hi spotAtoes, Holland was approached by Q wo- man who asked him for c match. After the woman had gone. he dis- covered that his purse containing $50 had gone with her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
SIBOLD CAST IN
PLAY AT BROWN
Local Student Takes Part
in Annual Christmas
Production

Providence, r.. T., Dec. 40.--Six
Brown university undergraduates
were included In the cast OF the an
nual Christmas play given recently
by the combined German clubs OF
Brown and Pembroke college, 1t was
announced today.
The play this year combined the
simplicity Of the Christmas story
with the rustic customs Of the ma
tive peasants. Traditional German
Christmas folksongs, sung by an In
visible choir. added to the occasion.
Those taking part In the play
included the following, listed with
their former secondary schools:
Milton L. Leavy 81. son Of Max
Levy Of 1872 Montgomery avenue,
Edgewood. r. J.. Cranston high
school,; John r. Ebelke 81. son OF
Henry Ebelke OF Carnston street,
Providence, Providence, Cranstoil
high school: and Richard @. Scott
81. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Albert L.
Scott OF 1888 Park avenue, N. X. CO
Moses Brown school.
Leonard r. Mills 80, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank G. Mills Of "a Not~
tingham Way. Pawtucket, r. !.
Pawtucl,et senior high school: Rob-
ert Sibold 80, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Sibold Of 40 Lawlor street, Wa
terbury. Conn. Crosby high school;
and Charles H. Vivian 40. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon 8. Vivian Of
IA Crawford Place, Elizabeth, N.
j., Thomas jefferson high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
EN- En-.

Washington Hill will see the old year out and usher
in the new in a manner often attempted but never
duplicated at the annual New Years Eve party tomor
row night The community practically In its entirety
will be present at the Community House for the period
Of dancing and fun-making which will commence al
$3.50 o'clock and continue until a. m The compile
ton Of the dancing period will not indicate the finish
of the evenings enjoyment, however for the majority
of those in attendance will also take part in the chicken
upper which will be served at Franks Log Tavern The
eammittee headed by Ambrose Sculy, has almost COM
pgAted plans to that end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
SPARK STREET HAS
BURGLARY SCARE
Intruder Captured After
Chase-Entered Wrong
House Plea Accepted

Captured last night after he had
invaded Sparks street house and
Jumped from the second floor to
the ground IS feet below in an I'M
successful attempt at getaway,
John Shea, 80, Of 200 Wolcott street
was fined IS and costs In city court
this morning. He was charged with
intoxication and breach Of the
peace.
Esmond Terrell, Of 81 Sparks
street, testified that he heard a
commotion on the second floor OF
the house where he lives and wen.
TO investigate. Shea, he said, had
entered the home OF Mrs. Gather
Inc Grant, on the floor above. Ter
rell testified that as he entered
Shea broke through window on
the roof OF a porch, from where he
Jumped Is feet to the ground. Ter
rell followed him.
BY this time Patrolman Timothy
Keane was on the scene and he ar
rested Shea. The latter, on the wit
ness stand, said he didn't remem-
Der anything about IT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

Efficient police work the part Of several of Water
buryg finest has made decided change in the South
nd o The city the past few days No less than eighteen
arrests for panhandng made in the last three days
along south Main street from Brook to Meadow street.
nevet begrudge sober fellow the price OF coffee ana
dunkers But the fellow who is half under the weather
when he makes his touch the who spends your dime
or nickel for another drink Of Smoke Now that few
II these fellows who the standing phrase OF Hey
buddy! Can speak to you for moment?" have met
up with the law the territory from Brook to Meadow
streets once more is what 1t should be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

Waterville, Dec. 80 - The Ladies'
Aid Society OF the Grace Methodist
Church held a Christmas party In
the church parlors this afternoon.
Mrs. Lester J. Niver was In charge
of the entertainment and a very
pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by
every one who attended. Each per-
son contributed ten cent gift for
the grab bag and a gift for the
white basket.
Refreshments were served and an
afternoon OF thorough enjoyment
was had by all.
The Epworth league OF the Grace
Methodist Church will meet this
evening at the church at 1880 O'Clock
Rehearsal Held
The Ladies' Aid society Of st. MI
chaels Church held a rehearsal last
evening for the play Snow Bound,
which will be presented In January
The society has been holding two
rehearsals each week, but the Fri
day afternoon rehearsal will be post
poned due TO the fact 1t will be New
Years day. The next rehearsal VIII
be held Monday evening, January
4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Seery oil
Thomaston Ave, spent Christmas
with Mr. and Mrs. James Laundria
OF New Hartford.
Bates Team Loses
In the Scovill league OF pin split
tiers rolled last night at the Scovill
alleys on East Main 81. Warmers
team from Waterbury finally sue
cccded In taking the number Of
Ralph Bates, Waterville division. by
two strings and total pinfall. Looser
OF Warmers team hit high single 81
1871 and MacMuilen OF Waterville
rolled up nice high total OF 33o
The scores were as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
THE END.
RESUME OF YEAR
GIVEN CIVILIANS
Variety of Subjects Dis.
cussed By Prominent
Guest Speakers


Attorney Gregory Lynch present.
ed @ resume of the years activities
~ tho local c,v,tan f.lub at the
i;;ncheon meeting NJ the oro,,n YES
terdav afternoon At the Elton His
rercrt showed that 81 sneakers an
neared diving the coa,rse ~ The
poar ~ ~
' - - a..
among tnose WIG aaorcsseu tae
members Oh inc ciuD were t'c ioi-
LOWING
Rev. Thomas Chapel, 1.-THE Mon
asteries OF Greece" David Meth,
Financing the Wage Earncr;;" John
r. Clark, IAN Accountant Studies
the Tax Laws" Robert Leather, "A
Trip Through Norway" Or: Alfred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
SCHAEFER FREES
TORRINCTON MAN
John Sugerak ExOnerated
in Death of William
Henry N0rthr0p

Winstcd, Dec. 30--Coroner Lester
w. Schaefer stated last evening that
he has exonorated John Sugerak,
20, OF $50 Oak avenue. Torrington,
OF criminal responsibility In corincc-
ton with the death OF william
Henry Northrop. 70, late OF 495
South Main street. Torrington. ST.
gerak was driving his automobile
north along South Main street On
the evening Of December 81 and
struck Northrop, who was crossing
the street at a point other than a
crsswalk. Nrthrop died two days
later at harlotte Hungerfrd hispi-
tai. Coroner Schaefer conducted the
inquest Monday when five witnesses
were questioned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
Copyright, 1885, NEA Service. Incl

Copyright, 1896, NEA Service, Incl
New York, Dec. 30.--And now for
a twelve-month look-what lies
ahead2
Last year at this time we ven
tured forecast for 1885. 1t was
that the business lift which got
under way In 1885 would con-
tinue; that production In all con-
sumers goods industries would
increase, employment increase,
that security markets would re-
fleet this activity and-Stage des-
perate effort to revive specula-
ton; that the capital goods indus
try would improve but not sufii-
GENTLY TO permit the government
TO withdraw from spending.
We suggested also that the year
would reveal that there was no
straightjacket on business, which
would demonstrate this by moving
into q strong recovery movement,
This, of course, has been complete
ly borne out by events.
Now for 1887. Barring the i'm
pact OF foreign war, the effect OF
which no one can predict because
we do not know how 1t will come
about, the business curve should
rise throughout the year. There
will, of course, be occasional adj
justments in the curve, but the
year should push further ahead
the recovery movement now fiow-
ing strongly forward.
The capital goods industry
should pick up well during the
year-heayy machinery and con-
struction marking their first real
important upward surge. AS the
year develops, the appearance OF
a boom should be more and more
evident. Bank credit will prob
ably be greatly loosened up, mort
gage money vii become more
hospitable and interest rates
should remain low. Prices will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

Caught in passing. . Margaret Driscoll OF the
Bunker Hill Driscols sporting around in new Plymouth
Santa Claus left Some job Margaret Joe Schwimer
covering Waterbury for the Herald. What he misses in
red hot news wouldn't make good filler for the Sunday
edition . Margaret Chapman proudly displaying an
autographed picture of Don Mario Cuban ork maestro
Kate O'Connell heading for the weekly bngo party IN
the basement of the Church of the Immaculate Concep
ton . . . Lieutenant Jim Mccoy limpng around after
long siege at st. Mary's hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
CAPTAIN BECKWITH
RESIGNS POSITION

Captain Sutherland A. Beckwith
of Litchfield has returned TO his
former post In the state motor vehi-
Gle department. having resigned al
Hartford district director Of the
state WPA. Beckwith's, resignation
was rumored since before election
when trouble within the Hartford
once developed. He has been sue
cecded on the VIA post by Thomas
J. Burke, who has been head OF the
operations division OF the Hartford
district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

Editor Tall Tower Topics: I'm back again with the
same old complaint Why Is it that Waterbury motorists
all seem to adopt In time the driving tactics? What
gets my goat in particular is the lack Of hand signaling
on the part Of local drivers know the good drivers
included but they take their satisfaction in the
doing OF this necessary courtesy The others who abso
lutey refuse signal when going to make turn should
be punched together day and forced to dodge on
coming cars in open lot There's way of enforc-
ing hand signals but week of concentrated efforts on
the part of authorities force all drivers TO signal turns
even in cold weather, might do some good. Motorist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

efficient employment machinery ana
obtaining for workers the necessary
information about the permanence
Of the jobs offered. In some lines
the shortage will be real because
unions and mills have discontinued
during the depression their appren-
tice-recruiting for displacements.
There will be plenty Of unskilled
labor available. The rolls OF the
WPA ought TO be reduced substan-
TALLY during the year. But there
Is little prospect Of much reduce
ton In pure relief rolls, since they
are now made UP largely Of unem-
ployables.
SEVERAL THREATS
TO BOOM APPEAR
Therc are some dangers. some
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

Editor, Tall Tower Column. Saw in your column
last night where certain Madge complained because
one of her Christmas Cards delayed until Monday
the 28th That's nothing one sent good friend OF
mine about doors away the same street has not
arrived yet 1t could have Travelled across country and
back In less time. What do you think OF that?-G BID
BV D., next year deliver 1t yourself you pass by
the house. What's cent-and-a-half stamp among
friends? - THE ED.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. Enclosed find TWO
tickets for the third annual minstrel and dance to be
given by the Sacred Heart Catholic Club, Thursday
evening, January ri, at Buckingham Hail. The show
will be under the direction Of Jack Fitzgerald whose
orchestra will supply the music for dancing to follow
Sincerely Frances Guerrero, vce-president. Thanks,
Frances old top Success to you in your undertaking.
The Ed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
sTANFnRD mo- TEACH WRAMA

Stanford universally, Cal. tUFJ--
stanford University hopes In the
near future ODE able 70 show Am
erica what Is the matter with the
drama. a donation Of $4,000 from
ehe Rockefeller Foundation will en-
able the university 10 start Us
School of the Theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
Records Bear Out
Boom Forecast
Made Year Ago

New life was breathcd into
American business In 1896.
Will these same forces - and
new fOrces-be IT work to con-
tinue the forward movement
throughout 1887? Read (be-
Iow) the last Of three important
articles which John T. Flynn,
noted economist and journalist,
has written exclusively for the
Waterbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. II may interest the
many friends OF Jack Fitzgerald well known estimator
at j. DAILY and Sons to know he Is patient at Gaylord
Farms In Wangford &c. II by any chance, his friends
may be passing that way they asked TO drop In and
saw hello TO him. It will help make his stay there short
one II Jack were called upon 10 do similar mission he
would gladly do so. Thanks lo.. "A Friend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
NEwsBoYs no GETPAPERsFREE

Utica, N. Y. UP)-Newsboys on
the Utica Observer Dispatch will
get their annual Christmas pres
ent Of free papers for the 18th year.
Continuing a Yuletide custom. the
boys are given their papers without
charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

THE WATERVILLE PHARMACY
Presents Choice Holiday Wines and
Liquors. Wishing you all q Happy
New Year. The Waterville Phar-
macy, 1888 Th6maston Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
Methodist Society
Social Is Enjoyed
Ladies' Aid Sponsors Pleasant Party This Afternoon;
Epworth League Meet This Evening
WATERVILLE
Correspondent 1890 Thomason Ave-Phone $685.

two out of three from Keith's team,
Clark having high single OF 100.
Burton's crew made 1t three
straight from fuckers trio, Buxton
getting the high single with 1871.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

Clark's Team Wins

The p. OF A. Bowling league
games were rolled last night at the
Waterviiie alleys. Clark's team took
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

continue to rise, but there will be
plenty of resistance TO this and o
lot of talk about 1t. Profits will In
crease and the stock market, after a
kick-back or two should, on the
whole, forge ahead.
SKILLED LABOR
SHORTAGE LOOMS
Employment will increase. The
year will probably see what has the
appearance of a shortage In the
skilled trades. This will be more
apparent than real. Up to now
large numbers OF skilled workers on
WPA Jobs hesitate TO leave for jobs
In private industry, though they
have felt no assurance OF perma-
nence about these Jobs. The WPA
authorities can do something TO re-
ieve this situation by setting UP an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
Exhibition,

Under the direction OF Cal Mar
tin, city boys secretary. Is local
YMCA members journeyed TO
southipgton last evening to put on
an exhibition Of games for 100 pros
pective members. The gafnesseemorl-
strated we're those used here at the
local Y. The following boys made
the trip:
Bobby qoodenough. Bill Bormolini
Bill Murray, Bob Wakeley. Jack
Plummer, Winfield Wight. Kenneth
Frisbie, Joseph Frisbie. Aubrey
Greenlaw, Charles oreenIaW. Jack
Finley, Larry Coe. Orris Hemen-
way. Robert Mclean and Donald
O. Slator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
Y.M.C.A. Notes
study Club

bJuUy NluD
An explanation OF the start OF
the New Haven cooperative group
and the foundig OF It's first store
was given by Thomas Davis. presi-
dent OF the. club, and Miss Mary
Warren, secretary, at meeting OF
the Waterbury Study club last even
ing at the YMCA. Rev. Alison Smith,
OF Waterville. was chairman at the
session. A report Of the committee
named some weeks ago to investi-
gate the best plan for the local
group will be heard ut the next
meeting. z"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
WHERE is THE sNow2
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Where Is the snow?
Does anybody know?
A little rain,
Then clear again.
Soft air like Spring
The holidays bring,
Weather a bit snappier
Makes everyone happier.
Alasl for the skating,
New sIeds and skis waiting,
And warm woolly suits,
Bright colored. real beauS!
Where are the SHOWS
And the chill wind that blows?
The deep snow banks,
The mad winter pranls2
They've skipped us by,
But what use 10 cry!
There's another day
When blizzard may
Bring lots Of snow
With temperature low.
Where Is the snow2
Does anybody know?
Elm Il
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30

Reflections. Don't let the holiday pass
this year without motor trip through your own home
town. . . Residences at their best these festive
days. what with banks Of lights Illuminating every
Ond one =. For your attention recommend the ride
along Columbia Boulevard for sheer delight in colOred
and flood lights Or up through Bunker Hill dis
trict many streets worthy Of notice. And then out
into RObinwOOd, where winters wonderland Is
minus the snow. Or away out East into Fairiawn
steer your petrol buggy and back via Washington
fill and swing to Town Plot and Highland Ave-
nue.. 1. It's trip into fairy land And II down
New Haven way come out Whaey Avenue SO as not TO
miss st. Acdans Church, beautifully decorated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
Tariff Power Ends In June

The executive power TO make re-
ciprocal tariff reduction treaties,
under which Roosevelt and Secre-
tary Hull have negotiated pacts with
IA countries, will expire In juno
Lobbyists for certain groups are ex-
pccted TO stir up a warm fight
against extension OF the power. but
II " almost certain that Roosevelt
will win when he asks for IT.
The act authorizes the president
TO reduce tariff rates Of the
Smoot- HawIey act AZ much an SO
per cent In return for equivalent
reductions by other countries.
Governor Landon promised 10
repeal this act when he was run
ming for president, but the repub-
licans' made little Roadway with
the treaties as an issue and some
Of Land0n's strongest supporters
publicly attacked his attitude.
Roosevelt again Is expected 10 ask
the Senate 10 ratify the st. Law
renee treaty. which was endorsed by
both 1885 candidates and Is believed
likely 10 pass by reason OF the Sen
atc's big democratic majority ano
Rooscvelt's increased prestige Stree
election.
Copyright, 1885. NEA Service, Incl
NEXT: Agriculture and farm
tenancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
Presidents Views Change

The presidents Views as TO the
type OF law he wants have not been
made known, but he Is reported not
TO be as insiStent on avoiding legis-
lation OF the mandatory type as he
once was.
There IL little chance Of legisla-
ton which would permit him to
declare an embargo against ono
beIIigerent nation and not against
its enemy, but there Is some
chance that Roosevelt will ask
that embargo provisions be made
10 apply 10 civil wars, such AZ the
one In Spain.
Judging by past performances
Senators William Il. Borah mad Hir-
am johnson are likely TO mako
speeches about Freedom OF the
seas" Neutral rights" and ma.
tional honor" denouncing propos-
ais TO make belligerents buy Amer
lean products only on cash anC
carry basis and deploring refusa
To provide armed protection for cit.
liens and ships entering war zones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-30
. BEHIND
THE SCENES
WASHINGTON
by RODNEY OUTcHEI
Democrat Washington
Correspondent

Stronger Neutrality Law Is
FOreseen Congress Re-
solved TO Keep u. s. Out Of
War More Mandatory
Features Likely TO Be De-
manded Roosevelt Is
Expected to Retain His
Tariff Treaty Powers.