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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21

Other cities where Q person could get @ good suntan were Los An- geles, 69 per cent sunny and Miami, 6S. Denver and San Diego residents enjoyed 62 per cent of sunshine.
 Clear skies smiled" down upon Savannah, Ga, 6l per cent of the time in 1895. New Orleans was not quite as fortunate with 59.
 Iced drinks were popular in Kansas City and Houston, to judge from the survey. Last year those two cities had % days when the thermometer reelected to 90 degrees or above. Fifty-three days of 1885 were "sizzlers" in Savannah. Salt Lake City was heat-ridden 48 days, St. Louis 46.
 Minneapolis Remains Cold
 At the other end of the ther- mometer was Minneapolis, where shivering citizens must have cast many an apprehensive glance at rapidly melting coal piles. A total of 1858 days the thermometer reg istered g degrees or below. On 25 the temperature reached zero or below.
 Denver may have gotten more than its share of sunshine, but 1t also received a high quota of icy blasts. On the 130 days in Denver temperatures of g degrees and be- low were recorded. Only three days, however, were zero or below.
 In Santa Fe, too, comforts of bright sunshine often were coun- terbalanced by nipped ears or fin- gers when the thermometer hovered around the freezing point. One hundred fifty days in that city were fit for ice skating with the mercury at g degrees down to zero.
 Sub-Zer0 Cities Charted
 Ranking second to Minneapolis in bitter cold last year was Bing- hamton, N. r., with Il days of sub- zero weather. Third was Milwau- kee, with 10 days; fourth, Peoria, H., with eight, and fifth-its one near claim to fame-Chicago, which had seven frigid days.
 HHHlCOHS, uTnDTellhb, ana ruDDefS were popular in New Orleans. Dark clouds poured 5791 inches of water town upon the Mardi Gras city dur irg 1885.
 Other wet cities were: Baltimore, 5l.52 inches of rain; Richmond, Va, 50.56 inches; Houston, 49.60 inch es; Miami, 47.9l inches, and Phil- adelphia, 46.38 inches.
 Judging from the weather sur vey, snowplows worked overtime in Buffalo, which showed 96 days of snow. Minneapolis was close be- hind with 92. Then came Roches- ter. Binghamton, and Detroit, with DO, 86, and 7s, respectively.
 To Pittsburgh. the Smoky City, rightly vent the honor of having the most fog during 1885. A total of 38 days of swirling mist gave it 3 London atmosphere"
 Binghamton ranked second, with 31, New York City and Boston tied for third place, with 36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
OLD AGE TAXES
 NOT COMPLETED
City Is Short of Quota Several Thousands; It
 Must Be Paid

Almost $ll7,ooO in old age assis- tance taxes have been collected in Waterbury to date; only 153 local residents, to date, have paid extra dollar penalties--this information was received today from the office of Tax Collector William A. Ennis Waterbury's quota set by State Tax Commissioner William H. Hackett is $l3l ,oo0. This city, therefore, is still over $14,000 "in the red" on collec- tons.
 Close of Last Night
 The figures obtained from Tax Collector Ennis today are as of clos- ing time in his office last night. The exact total taken in was $116,- 700. This sum includes $l53 taken in extra $1 penalties collected from de- linquents since the time for paying closed legally on Monday, March End.
 Waterbury's showing in old age assistance taxes is on par with other cities, towns and boroughs of Connecticut, according to figures obtained. Money continues to come in daily In dribbling amounts.
 Asked what the city planned to do to make up the $l4,000 or more ex- isting between the states assessment and the amount actually collected here, Tax Collector Ennis said that system of bringing in the money is now being discussed.
 Bring In Deliquents
 Decision on the action to bring in the delinquents is expected within two weeks. According to the local old gae tax list, there are over 47,- 900 names recorded of those consid- cred liable for the levy. Tax Collec- tor Ennis said today that a re-check Is being made because of the fact that many Implications in names arc possible. Furthermore, he point ed out, some of those on the list are over the age limit designated for those liable for the tax. When this survey has been completed within the next two weeks action will be taken against the actual delin- quents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
BROADCAST FROM
 FLOOD AREA SAD
WATR Gives Listeners In- terview With Woman,
 Driven From Home

Three Yankee Network announce CTS faced virtual exile today in Springfield, Mass, as 8 result of their efforts to broadcast to the radio audience a graphic descrip- tion of the flood conditions in that city.
 Jerry Harrison, Linus Travers, and Leland Bickford, editor of The Yan- kee Network News Service, all of station WNAC in Boston, left for Westfield, Mass, when word came that the dam there was in danger of bursting and further endangering Springfield. Unable to reach Vest field that day, the trio made ar- arrangements to broadcast from sta ton WMAS in Springfield, 8 sister station of The Yankee Network Late that evening, armed with all sorts of passes and brand new rub- Der boots, they managed to get to Westfleld. From there thrilling and touching story of the misery of the inhabitants of that section was broadcast over The Yankee Network and the Mutual Broadcast ing System.
 Thursday, Linus Travers inter- viewed several of the refugees at the high school of Commerce in Springfield, where over 500 had fled from the ravages of the flood. During the program, which. was heard over WATR, a 78 year old woman told how she had been driven from her home, grief stricken Italian father tried to reach his lost family and another refugee told how the water had sur- rounded his home to a depth of 1S feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
WILL
 GIVE HIS HELP

Washington, March 2i-(UP)-- President Roosevelt, for the third time, postponed his projected south ern trip today to continue direction of flood area rehabilitation.
 While congress and all govern ment agencies cooperated in imme- fate relief in flood regions, the pres- ident turned chiefly to the problems of rehabilitation work in a dozen states swept by raging waters.
 He studied reports dealing par ticularly with the flood situation in New England. These reports were handed him by Secretary of War George H. Dern, Gen. Main 8. Craig, chief of staff, and Admiral Cary T. Grayson, chairman of the American Red Cross.
 In connection with the money ne- cessary to rehabilitate the stricken area, 1t was made clear at the White House that the president feels there are sufficient relief, public works, Red Cross and other funds available to meet the situation without any special appropriation by congress at this time.
 Administrator Harry Hopkins will rearrange his works progress pro- grams to give flood relief projects the right of way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
NARCOTIC FARM
 WILL FIGHT CASE

Lexington, Ky, March 2l--(UP) The decision of Federal Judge Church Ford here Thursday, which permitted Emery Lloyd, 38, Boston interior decorator, his freedom from the federal narcotic farm, may be carried to higher courts on appeal, 1t was revealed today.
 U. 8. Attorney Mack Swinford asked the attorney general in Washington for instructions as to procedure in filing the appeal. No formal action has been taken on presentation of the appeal, how ever.
 Four voluntary inmates of the farm already have applied to the superintendent of the institution for their release on the basis of the Lloyd decision. The superinten- dent said he would not act until he had word from his superiors.
 Lloyd was permitted to leave the farm yesterday to return to his home, but was required to sign an agreement before leaving. that he would return should c reversal of Judge Ford's ruling result from ere TOT proceedings. Judge Ford's rul- ing was to the effect that voluntary patients were denied their consti- tutional rights when held against their will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21

assisting the men to make 1t an outstanding event.
 The mems committee includes, Commander Angelo Possemato, Chairman Peter De Cicco, Secre- tary E. Sciappia, Louis De Vito, Michael Giordano, A. Serafino, James Massaro, Henry Fabbiano, John De Pastino, Michael De Primio, Giro Valentino, Sam Cap- bella, Leonard Mecca, Anthony Corvinelli and Joseph Russo.
 Michael Giordano is directing the play, assisted by Umberto Santopietro, president of the Pom telandolfo Society, as prompter. Leonard Mecca will have charge of the refreshments.
 The women's auxiliary commit tee, headed by President Miss Christine DeCicco, includes: Miss Edith Colangelo, Miss Jane Colan- gelo, Miss Mary De Cicco, Mrs. Mary Deschino, Miss Josephine Deschino, Miss Dora Deschino, Miss Edith Florio, Miss Louise Rinaldi, Miss Rose Summa, Mrs. Nellie Fabbiano, Mrs. Angelo Pos- senate, Mrs. Cosmo Ricci, Miss Mary Rosa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21

His study showed that in New York there were 94 days in 1935 during which the wind blew g miles or more an hour.
 Buffalo runs close second with 82 days of heavy wind; Cleveland third with 67, Boston fourth with 58 and Philadelphia fifth with 26. Mil- waukee, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Kansas City, Baltimore, Seattle, Houston, Louisville, Minneapolis, 1n- dianapolis, Springfield, H., Miami and Detroit all rank as windier than Chicago, which had only five days of gale.
 Blow to California Sunshine
 Rex also announced that the honors of sunshine does not go to a California or Florida city, but to Salt Lake City, Utah, and Santa Fe N. M. Seventy per cent of the days there last year were clear and bright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
STUDENT
 MADE DEBUT

New York, March 2l--(UP)-- John Macionis, brilliant Yale sopho- more, made his debut in the Inter- collegiate Swimming association in- dividual championships yesterday in the Columbia pool. by cutting 6 6-l0 seconds from the national collegiate 300-yard medley record in the quail flying trials of the thirtieth annual meeting. His time was 3:40.6, ecblipsing the mark set by Walter Ashley, Rutgers, two years ago.
 The afternoon trials in the fancy dive were marred by an accident to Henry Fitts, Harvard, when on his last qualifying effort he slipped and cracked his head on the edge of the springboard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21

homes, tangled power and commun- ication lines, and twisted bridges were seen throughout the valley.
 Scarlet Fever
 Sudbury, Pa, March 2l.-(UP) = Flood stricken Sudbury was under strict quarantine today following an outbreak of scarlet fever and threat ened outbreaks of other commun- icable diseases.
 Department of health officials or dered all persons not i'll with scarlet fever or diptheria to take refuge in nearby cities. The quarantine will continue until the spread of the dis ease is stopped 1t was indicated. Complete evacuation of the city was ordered within A hours. Thousands left yesterday and the exodus con- tinued today. Most of the residents were going to Shamokin and North umberland, nearby.
 Meanwhile, more than 200 eco workers were sent to the hood-torn homes and fumigation was under way.
 Five persons were known to be dead, most of whom succumbed to shock and exposure.
 Near Holy Cross
 Worcester, Mass, one of the larg- est cities in the nation not situated on a navigable river, did not escape flood troubles. The tiny Middle river at the entrance to Holy Cross col- lege stadium, wrecked a 50-foot steel and concrete bridge, transform ing 1t into dam. Police prepared to dynamite the barrier to halt the backing up of flood waters.
 The New England Telephone and Telegraph company reported shortly before noon that telephone service to Manchester, Concord. Nashua and Exeter. N. H., to Lowell, Law renee and Haverhill. Mass, was completely crippled.
 Willlamsport Report
 Williamsport. Pa, March 2i-- (UP) - Companies of National Guard troops patrolled Williamsport today as relief workers cared for hundreds of homeless.
 Damage from the raging susque- hanna river is expected to reach 93.- 100000 in Williamsport alone. Only one person was known to be drowned by the flood. but officials feared oth- CT bodies would be discovered.
 Mayor Charles D. Wolfe. who pro- claimed martial law to prevent loot ing. said there was no danger of pestilence at present. Medical units have established field hospitals, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
CHAPLIN GOING
 OUT YACHTING

Singapore, Straits Settlements. March 2i--(UP)-Charles Chaplin today chartered the luxurious yacht Sea Belle IT of Civ. Sir Thomas shenton Thomas, for a voyage in the East Indies.
 Chaplin said he was seeking privacy andit was alleged that he was annoyed by reports that he married Paulette Goddard, co-star in his latest movie. on the way here from Manila by steamship.
 The Straits Settlements govern- ment finds the upkeep os the yacht most expensive. hence charters it on occasion. The last customer was Doris Duke Cromwell. American toe bacco holreas. who engaged it for a honeymoon.
 Sea Belle ! has been nGslEemed "Honeymoonshine."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
NelU Destruction M
 Hartford Floods
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stations last night. Countless others were cared for by friends. Upwards of 30,000 were homeless in the val- ley.
 After a night of darkness due to power failure, fresh crews of nation- al guardsmen, coast guardsmen and volunteers redoubled rescue efforts at dawn to save hundreds of im- perilled residents.
 They concentrated in the Sheldon street area, where building were in danger of collapsing. A United Press reporter, touring the area in boat, could see half-inch cracks in some structures. By 9 a. rn., the Ameri- can Legion reported 213 persons had been taken out in that section, the city's poorest tenement district.
 One man climbed out of 0 second-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
DEMPSEY'S BOY
 WINS DECISION

Boston, March 2l - (UP)-Ken Overlin of New York. protege of Jack Dempsey. earned an unanimous decision over Johnny Roasi. Worces- ter middleweight. in . red hot i0- round bout before some 5000 fans at the Garden last night.
 Overlin weighed i00 and Rossi loi.
 E vas announced that Jack eharkey and Tony Bhucc0. Boston heavyweight, would meet again April tA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
Commander

in the annual observance of Me-
 morial day. A special committee consisting of Mrs. Isabelle Mar tone, past commander, Josephine Donahue and Germain DeZinno was named to complete arrange ments.
 A sphagetti supper will be serv- ed to members of unit and their friends on Thursday evening, April 16, at which time a class of twenty candidates will be initiat- ed. The supper will be served un- der the direction of & committee consisting of Mrs. Louise Stotto and Mrs. Sadie Parziale. The ir- itiation ceremonies will be in charge of Comrades Germaine Dezinno, Julia Conklin, and Evelyn Brooks.
 A 100 per cent attendance at the testimonial dinner to Mrs. Isa- belle Martone, national member ship chairman, was voted. Mrs. Julia Conklin reported on a visit to the Veterans hospital at New ington and the distribution of cigarettes to disabled ex-service- men. Mrs. Elizabeth Fahey pre- sided. The meeting was one of the most enthusiastic in months and largely attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21

Hedging It's wholeheartcd sup- port and voting an initial dona- ton of $5, members of the aux Hilary of Corp. Coyle Post, Amer ican Legion, last evening volun- teered its services to the Water bury chapter, American Red Cross. It expressed its willingness to cooperate in any possible man. ner to promote the relief program.
 The auxiliary last evening also discussed plans for participation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
PRISON FAILS TO REFORM

WalIa WalIa. Wash. (U.PD--Morc than half of the inmates at the state penitentlaFy at Walla Walla are "F6peaters." One prisoner is fn for the ninth time. The prison population is i.b23. compared to 1000 q year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
MERCY ASKED IN OLD KILLING

Pennington, Mo. (U.P0-County officers are seeking communication for Elmer Huff, sentenced to life imprisonment for murder 32 years ago. Huff came to the sheriff here last May and confessed killing Henry Mayes at Pilot Knob, Civil War battle site, May 24, 1904.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
HICHLICHTS OF
 FLOOD SITUATION
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 damage quarter billion or more.
 Snow storm adds to distress in beleagured Pittsburgh, which fights water shortage.
 Medical precautions take prece- dence through flood areas. Sunbury, Pa, quarantined for scarlet fever.
 Snow In Pittsburgh
 Pittsburgh, March 2l - (UP) -- Snow hampered fioodridden western Pennsylvania today but relief work in the district gradually was re- turning to normal. The devastation left by the overfiowing Allegheny, Monogahela and Ohio rivers still scattered about many of Pitts burgh's suburbs. the city proper, however, was being cleared of de- bris. Estimates of lamage still ranged upwards of $25 100000 in downtown Pittsburgh, and as high as $25o, 100000 for the metropolitan area.
 Another company of national guardsmen was enroute here to join the approximately 1000 soldiers who have been on duty three days. It was the Swank first city troop of Philadelphia, 103rd. Cavalry unit, which is the most exclusive rnili- tary group in Pennsylvania. Its members are socialites and prom inent Philadelphia business men. The troop will be stationed in Tar entum, whree two units already arc on duty.
 Al city bridges and all but one county bridge were re-opened this morning. The closed bridge was a small one conecting Neville Island with the mainland. The flood had undermined an abutment.
 Montreal Flooded
 Montreal, March 2l--CUP)-.Res- cue squads pushed slowly through the devastated area of Quebec and New Brunswick provinces today. Flood waters from melting snow- fields receded. leaving reports of many dead and property damage in the millions.
 Great ice chunks blocked high- ways and rivers still were too da1- gerous for boats. The rescue work CTS. laboriously advancing Into the stricken districts, repEted no signs of life in the district between Maugerville and shefiield. below Fredericton. W. D. Water rose to within q few inches of the roof of many houses. The New Brunswick government planned to send air- planes to speed relief.
 Greatest disaster lay in the wake of the recedlng st. Francis river. llaermooke. Richmond. LennoxvilIe and many other towns in tho vale icy were StiIl under water although the water had gibsided several feet during the past q hours. Crumbled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21

One bright ray, however. vas the work Of Leo Norris at the short stop position. He seems to be c sure starter. But anlds from Norris and polph Camilii at first base. the phlllies infeld remains . puzzle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
INFIELD Is BAD
Winter Haven, 1

Winter Haven. Florida. March 3l
 = CUP) - Manager Jirsmy Wilson of the PhillIes was non-plussed to- day over his infleld. which SO far has not lived up to expectations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
WEATHER QUTRKS DISPROVE CITIES
 CLAIM TO FAME,
New York, Not Chicago, Is Windy City; Utah Eclpses California And Florida Sunshine;
 Shivering Title To Minneapolis
BY GENE DAILY United Press Stan Correspondent (ConvrfOht 1Q20 hv TJnifed presal

Chicago, March 21-(UP)-The Chicagoan no longer hook his thumb in his vest and boast Pm from the Windy City," weather survey of 36 cities shows New York is the place to hang onto your hat and 19 other cities windier than the midwest metropolis.
 The statistics compiled by Frederick Rex Chicago municipal librarian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
FIorio Post

The committee on arrange ments of Local Florio Post No. 4 of the Italian American World War Veterans announces com- pleting of plans for the entertain ment and dance to be held at Liberty hail tomorrow afternoon commencing at 3 p. m. The women's auxiliary of the post is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
FRATERNAL NEWS---

American Legion Auxiliary Pledges Aid to American Red Cross-Daughters of St. George to Meet Monday Night-Florio Post, Auxiliary Entertaining Sunday Afternoon in Liberty Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
Daughters of Sd. GeOree

The regular meeting of the Daughters of St. George will be held Monday evening in Moose hall promptly at 7:30 o'clock. Following the meeting the final joint Bingo party of the Daugh- ters and Sons of St. George will be held under the direction of Mrs. Mary Jane Carey and Albert Hole. Luncheon will be served later in the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
Chairman

Accordion and vocal solos will be rendered by Domenic Mecca, Leonard Mecca and Miss Anna Di Meco. The cast for the play will include Miss Mary De Cicco, Miss Julia Jannetty and Louis Capo- bianco.
 About 25 local Italian American societies and clubs have voted to send representatives. as well as many posts and women's auxil- iaries throughout the state.
 State Com m ander Daniel D'Alessandro will speak on the aims of the Italian American World War Veterans. The Italian Veterans and their auxiliary members will also be strongly represented at the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
NEW ENGLAND IS
 RIVER TARGET

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-21
Clan McAlpine

Officers of Clan McAlpine, Order of Scottish Clans, will be installed April 3 in Foresters hall. They are: Chief, Adam Ritchie; tanist, David Gowans; chaplain David Craig; recording secretary, John Brown; financial secretary, Thomas Allen; treasurer, Alexan- der Galbraith; senior henchman, William Gardner: Junior hench- man, James Wilson; sentinel, Will liam Lang; warden, Jamse Gard ner; correspondent, Donald c. Macintosh.
Evening star., 1936-01-09
FATAL STRIKE ENDED

Buenos Aires Transportation II
Restored-Five Killed.
BUENOS AIRES, January Q R).-
The citys transportation lines returned
to normal today with the end of a.
hour partially successful general STRIKE
in which five persons were killed. In
dependent bus drivers and taxi chauf'
feurs, whose activities led TO sharp dis
orders Tuesday, returned to work.
Evening star., 1936-01-09

of the youth of the land are neces-
sary to the fulfillment Of that
destiny.
As understand the temper of
the people, particularly the temper
of youth. no party Of reaction, no
candidates of reaction can fulfill
the hope and faith of that spirit.
1t is the sacred duty of those Of
us who are vested with the respon-
sibiIities of leadership to justify the
expectations of the young men and
women of America.
We are at peace with the world,
but the fight goes on. Our FROM
tiers today are economic, not geo.
graphic. Our enemies are the
forces of privilege and greed within
our borders.
May a double portion of Old
Hickory's spirit be upon us tonight.
May we be inspired by the power
and the glory and the justice of
his rugged and fearless life.
The people of America know the
heart and the purpose Of their
Government. =.
We win NOT retreat.