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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-07
FINLAND SWEPT
LONG DISTANCE
Two OF Her Big Racers
Took First. Two Places
in 5000 Meters
BY STUART CAMERON
United Press SpOrtS Editor

olympic Stadium, Berlin, Aug. =
CUP --Qunnar Hoeckert, tirelesa
Finn, gave his country q clean
sweep In olympic distance running
today when he won the 5,000-meter
finals after two Americans had
crashed into the championship
round OF the 400.meter event.
Hoeckeyt created new Olympic
record as he sped over the tape IN
front Of his country-man. Lauri
I,ehtinen, defending champion,
world record holder and setter Of
the olympic mark which Hocckert
shattered. The winner went the dis
lance In i40 minutes. 22.2 seconds
compared to the 1880 race Lenti-
men turned In four years ago at Los
Angeles.
Americas entrants Jared badly.
Donald Lash OF the University OF
Indiana, who had been backed TO
break Finnish distance supremacy,
was l4th In the field OF IS while
Louis zamperini was eighth.
Negro Sprlnters Win
Archie williams and Jimmy LII
vale, the Califoria negro sprlnters,
moved into the finals OF the 400
meter race by winning each Of their
semi.final heats. Harold Smallwood
OF Ventura, Cal. was scratched
from the race when he was taken
to the hospital this morning suf-
fering another appendicitis attack
Smallwood had suffered an attack
coming over on the Manhattan but
recovered sufficiently to survive
two qualifying heats yesterday.
Doctors announced that an oper-
alton would not be necessary now. He
was resting easily this afternoon In
Olympic Village Hospital, his side
packed with ice.
Americans Lead DecathlOn
Americans also monopolized this
mornings decathlon competition.
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POLICE SQUAD
TO Be TRAINED
Illinois Police Lieut.. Will
Come Here in October
to Instruct

Superintendent Of Police william
J. Roach today announced thu
the proposed organization Of a,Bpec.
lei accident squad III tho police dc.
partment would begin October 81
with the opening OF O course OIL
instruction by O nationally recog-
niEed traffic expert. The announces
Eient followed the receipt Of O tel
egFam from Lieutenant r. M
KremI OF the Evanston, Illinois
police department. stating that Nc
would DO available for the work
here from the date mentioned u
November I. All leaves Of absence
for the two weeks duration Of tho
instruction period were immedi-
ately cancelled.
Now In Massachusetts
Lieutenant Krenl, who is at pres
ent engaged In the work In MaSsa-
chusetts, wired that he was "anx-
iouS 10 set q definite date for Wa
terbury inasnuch as the remainder
OF the program In the east was de-
pendent upon O settlement for the
course here.
New Haven and Bridgeport sew
crai months ago authorized the IN.
stailation OF the special squads and
II Ia reported that they have proved
cminentiy satisfactory. Under the
plan evolved for these cities, special.
iy trained men are available "a
hours q day for the investigation
OF accidents ct oil points OF the city
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Final News Flashes
JIMMY WALKER IN AGAIN

New York, Aug. 7.-(UP)-Former Mayor
James j. Walker, whose eoquence has been
stlled since Franklin d. Roosevelt as governor
of New York forced him from Office, will return
To politics to fight the Tammany machine that
once followed him, the World Telegram said to-
day. Walker is backing Judge Jonah Goldsten
for the general sessions judgeship, in opposition
to the Tammany candidate. Walker, indignant
over Tammany's refusal to endorse Goldstein,
attacked the organization bitterly and said that
if left alone he would not enter politics. How
ever, he left the way open to be drafted into serv
ice agains the organization nominee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-07
EUROpEAN.WAR
THREAT AGAIN
Seven Germans Were
Killed By Spanish Loyal.
lists in Recent Scraps
ny RICHARD HELMS

Copyright, 1885, BY United PFess)
Berlin, August 7-(UP)-The
government prepared an angry pro.
test today against the killing Of
seven Germans, three oftheri menu
berS Of the Nasi party, IN the Span
ish revolt. TO make the protest
more formidable, Admiral Carts,
commanding the German fleet
rushed to Spanish waters TO protect
German citizens, 10 expected 10
protest direct TO the commander OF
the Spanish loyalist fleet. Carls Will
be instructed, II is understood, TO
demand that the Spanish loyalist
authorities i.faScist--take Tnea.
Sures TO prevent occurrences Of an.
fisherman Incidents.
Adolf Hitler was reported enraged
by manifeStatio against Germans
and there was doubt that, IN view
Of reports, he would subscribe 10 o
French plea for neutrality IN the
revolt. II was said IN authoritative
quarters, however. that Hitler might
be willing TO discuss o neutrality
agreement provided he could be sat-
tisfled rs 10 the attitude OF Russia.
Must Know OF Russia
Germany can decide us course, "
was said, only after RtiSSia's posi-
ton has been clarified. Russian
Continued On Page 81
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RHEA AUDERTIN
ESCAPES DEATH
Unconscious From Gas
When Conn, L. & P. Co.
Crew Saved Her

Swift action by emergency crews
OF the fire department and the
Connecticut Light and Power COM
pany was credited today with saving
the life OF Miss Rhea Aubertin, Of
100 Walnut street, member OF the
faculty OF briggs school, who was
overcome by gas accidentally turned
on IN the kitchen Of her third floor
apartment.
Gas Odor Detected
Detecting tho odor OF gas
emanating from the house, Is year
old Shirley Martone, who was In the
yard shortly before 1880 o'clock
this morning, notified ncighborS
whoe Immediately called the Con.
ilecticut Light and Power company,
An emergency crew, which included
@. u. Cross, p. Allard and p. Carew
was rushed at once 10 the house,
Meantime Motor patrolman william
Dryer had called the fire depart
Fnent, which likewise sent on emer-
gency crew, under the direction OF
Acting Deputy Martin Campion, and
including Privates Joseph Rice and
Joseph Woods.
Light, Power 90. Grew
The Connecticut Light and Power
company crew, arriving FIRST, found
Miss Aubcrtin lying unconscious on
the floor, and Immediately applied
artificial respiration. Doors and win
dows were opened and the pulmo-
TO" was used for several minutes,
when Miss Aubertin began TO re-
gain consciousness. She was re-
r;oved 10 81. Mary's hospital, where
authorities reported that she was
recovering satisfactorily.
Was An Accident
Fire Marshal Dennis J Lahey re-
ported that Miss Aubertin had APP
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new YORK FEARS
CANISTER WAR
Four Have Been Killed IN
Last Three Weeks; One
Found in Connecticut

New York, Aug. 7-tUP)--A for.
mer partner In vice Of the Million
alre Charles Lucky Luciano was
slain today on an East Side street,
convincing police that q gang war Of
grave proportions was In the MAX
Ing.
The killing was the fourth bearing
tire unmistakable stamp Of gang
methods In less thar three weeks,
Police already had deduced from the
FIRST three that new vice ring prey
Ing on prostitutes was rising 10 sue
coed the $l2,000,000 O year racket
destroyed when Luciano was sent 10
prison recently with most OF his
lieutenants.
Today's staying made them Ger.
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Announcement Of the awards by
the Connecticut Motor Club, affil-
lated with the American Automo.
bile Association, was based OH the
decision OF five judges. who weighed
the merits Of 1853 drivers, who en-.
tered the contest o month ago. II
was made public by r. Edwin
Steele, manager OF the Connecticut
Motor Club and secretary OF the
Judges committee.
Judges
Judges were Professor Charles J..
Tildcn. strathcona professor OF en-
cheering mechanics, Yale Uniyer.
8lty: Charles A. Wheeler, Bridge.
port superintendent Of police and
former president Of the lnterna-
tional Association OF Police Chiefs;
John M. Burial, chairman OF the
Waterbury citizens Traffic Safety
committee; Compensation Commits
sioner Edward T. Buckingham.
former mayor OF Bridgeport; and
John n SinSabaugh, Judge OF the
city court OF Shelton.
officials Of the Connecticut Mo-
TOR Club expressed their apprecia
ton OF the judges work, thanking
them for the care they took In care.
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UNITED STATES
KEEPING ALOOF
Warned Spain, However,
About Property Damage;
Britain Guards Gibraltar
BY HOBART q. MONTE
United Press StaR Correspondent


United Press star COrrespOndent)
Washington, Aug, 7-(U.PJ'-The
United States isolation from the
quarrels Of Europe was emphasized
today by the contrast between the
action taken by this country and
that taken by some European ma.
lions with regard 10 the civil war In
Spain.
While France drafted terms Of an
agreement which II hopes will bind
most Of the leading European pow
ers TO refrain from interfering with
internal affairs In Spain, the United
States warned the Spanish govern
ment that this country will brook no
undue interference with American
property rights In Spain.
Nothing has been said, TO date,
concerning American neutrality In
the Spanish war, or -interfer-
ence by the United States In the In
ternal affairs OF Spain. That Is
taken for granted, both here and
abroad.
The neutrality act cannot be APP
piled In the present case, legal ex-
perts agree, unless some other ma
ton or nations are dragged into the
Spanish conflict. There Is no provi-
sion In the neutrality act for recog-
milton OF d state OF civil war. The
act specifically provides for recogni-
ton OF O state OF war existing be-
tween two or more foreign coun-
tries"
State department ofiicials believe
the Spanish crisis will serve 10 en-
phasize some OF the deficiencies OF
the neutrality act, and to convince
q number OF members OF congress
that no set, inelaStic peace formula
can be legislated for successful APP
plication TO oil internal situations.
(Continued on Page a.
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Jenckes Bet On Rhode
Island Not Yet Made
Textile Man Has Written Rev. Charles E. COughlir
Relative to Wager--$l 10, O66.66 Against %.
$4,000 Was Bet

Providence, r. l., Aug. 7-tUP)--
Frederick l.. JenckeS, Rhode Island
textile man, announced today he
would give Father Charles =, Cough
In until August 10 TO raise $2b,o
for their presidential election bet.
At the same time, Jenckes said no
was willing TO limit the bet to Rhode
Island " Coughlln would state under
oath that IN q speech Sunday the
priest stipulated the Rhode Island
rather than the national vote.
JenckeS wants 10 bet $i8,660.06
against Coughlin's $4,000 that
Lemke polls fewer votes than Lam
don.
Has Sent Telegram
Jenckes made public the follow
Ing telegram which no said would
be sent TO Coughlin today:
II am In receipt Of your letter
Continued on Page 49,
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JOHN |. LEWIS
AFTER INCREASE
Will Make Drive to Get
100000 Members to
Join Labor Group
Nv EDWARD W. LEWIS


United Press star Corresp0ndent)
Washington. Aug. 7--tUP)-Ac-
cepting suspension from the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor as final,
John l.. Lewis accelerated the drive
OF his rebel" committee Of indus
trial organization today toward B.
100000 new members.
Lewis said he had no intention OF
reopenjng the case which resulted
In suspension OF the 10 G. I. o,
unions with q membership OF 1000
900 OIL charges OF instruction and
fomenting dual unionism.
William Green, A. r. Of l.. presi-
dent. who led the fight to DUST
Lewis and his associates, likewise
declined TO comment upon the ex-
ecutive councils action, which, In
effect, shattered so years Of union
solidarity.
Must Walt for FAN
Further action In the dispute that
has kept labor leaders In furore
since last fall Is not expected until
the A. r. Of L. national convention
IN Tampa. Fla, Nov. 10. Then cree
dentials committee named by Green
will decide II delegates from ousted
@. /. o. unions may be seated.
Terming the break In federation
ranks unfortunate. Green said
five said all I have 10 say" He
called the council into session on
Sept. 7 to make the suspension Anal
on unions which retain their anil
alton with the G. /. o.
Steel Unions Increase
G. I. o. leaders announced they
had increased membership In the
Amalgamated Association Of Iron,
Steel and Tin Workers from 1900
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LONG SEARCH FOR
CHILD HAS ENDED
Son Of Daye Dawne, Once
Famous Chorus Girl,
Is Discovered

Los Angeles, Aug. 7-(UP)-A two
and half year search for Six.year-
old Eugene Weiner, son OF Daye
Dawne, q famous chorus girl OF her
day, and Eugene W. Weiner, play.
boy New York broker, ended here
today. The mother was dead and
the child was In the custody OF 0
Los Angeles attorney.
The discovery eliminated Wein-
ers systematic search In oil parts Of
the world for the mother and child
who disappeared from New York
city two and a half years ago after
u court had given the mother Gus
tody OF little Eugene for the FIRST
SIX months OF each year and the
father custody for the last six
months.
Found With Attorney
The child was found In the Gus.
tody OF Attorney Byron g. Hanna.
He said q little girl, Pepper Holi.
field, had been turned over 10 him
by william r. Hoiiheld, q former
cafe owner. who Is now In prison IN
Oklahoma for mail fraud. Holiheld
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J.P. MORGAN IN ENGLAND

Southampton England, Aug. 7.-(UP)-J.
P. Morgan, American fnancier, arrived today on
his yacht Corsair, with his son and daughter, two
doctors and nurse. He plans to stay for several
months, taking his usual trip in Scotland to shoot
game Il am feeling fine," Morgan told the
press. ut was an excellent trip on the Corsair,
which will return to the United States in a
week." The party left in an open touring car
for Morgans country place at Alderman, Hert-
fordshire
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-07
ITALIAN LEADERS
MAKE CHARGES
Great Britain, Russia, and
France Are Accused OF
Aiding Spanish Govt.

Rome, August 7CUP)- italian
belief hardened today that the
Spanish revolt Is a test between
fascism and communism in which
some foreign governments are sid
ing with communism. Quarters
which usually reflect the official
view showed open suspicion that
not only Russia and France but
Great Britain are on the side OF
the Spanish loyalists--communists
for the purpose Of the argument
and that Italy and Germany are
unfolding the cause OF Nazi-Fascist
law and order. The government
organ, Giornale D'Italia. in q dis
patch from London reported "au-
thoritatively" that the Spanish en-
bassy there placed an order for
arms with Vickers Armstrong Com
pany. Italians take II for granted
that there is q traffic In arms. APP
parently organized. from France to
Spain,
Premier Benito Mussolini's three
conditions OH which he said he
would adherS TO a neutrality agree
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Germany Owes II to Her
Dead to Demand I'm.
mediate Satisfaction
GERMAN WARSHIPS
IN SPANISH WATERS
LoyaIists Dispatch Big
Army to Take Islands;
Madrid Threatened
BY RICHARDD HELMS
Copyright, 1888, by United PressD

NNVpSpbHI AVSVp W S"sVS~ HhSpSp
Berlin, August z - (UP)
- The German. charge d.
affaires at Madrid has de.
manded compensation for
the killing OF four Germans
In Barcelona, 1t was an
nounced officially today.
Germany protested vigorous
ly against the incident. The
charge d. affaires reiterated
TO the Madrid government the pro-
test made by the consul general at
Barcelona 10 the provisional Gaia.
lonian government. Government
quarters refused any information
about what steps are contemplated
beyond the protest and q demand
for compensation. the amount OF
which was not revealed.
Owes II TO Dead
The newspaper Angriff, declaring
Germany owes II 10 her dead 70
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HE GAVE LAWYER
USELESS CHECK

Bridgeport, Conn.,, August z -
CUP - Harry Henderson, Foster
r. l., accused Of giving a lawyer a
worthless 81 1000 check and then us
ing the attorney as a credit refer
ence, was held today under $1,000
bond for investigation.
Police said he gave the lawyer
the check. directing him TO arrange
for purchase OF a Trumbull filling
station. After the attorney had
received several telephone calls from
business houses where Henderson
was said 10 have given other checks,
he complained 10 authorities. Hen
dcrson was arrested rs he walked
along q central street.
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Austria 2.11, hungary z"l1.
Close To Old Mark
williams triumph brought the
United states 10 within ono victory
Of equailing the mark II set at Los
Angeles In 1892 when II won II H.
ties. with Ave more events to 60, II
was almost certain the American
athletes--the strongest team ever
to represent the Stars and Stripes
will surpass that figure.
United states Is far ahead OF the
world In points, having 1877. Finland
forged into second place today by
finishing one.two In the 5000 meter
run, with 81 IA points. Germany Is
third with 81 3.4.
Ono more victory seemed assured
for the United States In the death
Continued on Page 22)
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KANSAS in FEAR
OF DEMOCRATS
Republican Leaders in ALI
LandOn's Own State See
Great Fight Ahead
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS

UNITED Press Stan Correspondent
Topeka, Kans., Aug. 7-(U.P0 -
The emerging OF a new democratic
leadership In Kansas threatened to-
day to give the republicans q stiH
battle in the November elections In
Governor All M. Landon's home
state. The primary elections Of
Tuesday produced one result on
which all political veterans agreed
the domination OF the state demo-
cratic party by Guy T. Helvering.
commissioner Of internal revenue at
Washington.
delivering Is Strong
The word "helverism" has long
been familiar In Kansas politics and
now, with the aid of Harry Wood
ring, the white-haired internal rev.
enue commissioner has been cred
tied with gaining firm control OF
democracy In Kansas. There are few
who believe that the Helvering Or
ganization - which crushed Town
sendite candidates In the primary
stands a chance Of throwing Kan
sas into the democratic column IN
the presidential election. Kansas
pride In her native son would be
enough. they believe, TO give Lam
don a good margin.
Bitter Contest
But two OF the most prominent re-
publican leaders In the state priv
ately expressed belief that the or
ganigation ability OF the delivering
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Died OF HEART ATTACK

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. 7--(UPJ
Clarence e. Thompson, Jr., 65
head Of local brokerage house
died at Union station yesterday
from a heart attack while waiting
for train bearing the body OF his
son.in-law. who died Sunday IN
New Mexico.
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United States Is
Leading Others
By Many Points
America Has l67--Nearest Nation Is Finland Witt
57N-UncIe Sam Needs Only One More
Victory to Equal Old Mark

olympic Stadium Berlin, August 7 - CUP - The
unofficial track and field point standing at the end OF
todays events In the Olympic Games follows United
States 1877 Finland 81 IA Germany 81 3 Japan 81 1922
Great Britain 20 IT. Canada II Ill, Italy IS 1922,
Sweden is ILL., New Zealand TO- Holland g. Switzerland 8,
Poland ILL., Norway Australia Philippines Lavia
CzechosIovaka Ill, Brazil 2, Greece O. Argentine l.
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AL SMITH DENIES STORY

New York, Aug. 7-(UP)-The indefinite
ness of AL Smiths plans was indicated today
when he telephoned his Office the following
statement: "There is no authority for any state
ment that am speaking any place."
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Hitler Regime Refuses
Any Information As To
Steps Made To Collect
Edison A. Perkins Is
Called Safest Driver
TOrringtOn Man Has Driven More Than Half Million
Miles in 50 Years-NO Accident or Traffic
ViOIatiOn-Five Judges Decided

New Haven, Conn. August - Especially - More than
half million miles in 38 years without accident traffic
violation today for Edison A. Perkins IT, Of Torringon
the title of safest Of safe drivers In Connecticut and
place In the first nationwide safe drivers otorcade
Connecticut'S representative
Second place was awarded Harold F. Whitney, 50, OF
Long Hill Conn., who has driven 80 years and 900 miles
with clear record.
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FORMER sELECTMAN PIES

Chaplin, Conn.,. Aug. 7-tUP)--
Services for Orrin r. Wilson, 90, for
mar representatives b. the General
Assembly and former sclectinan,
who died yesterday. will be held
here tomorrow afternoon.
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paign you
are going TO
hear often
about Faith
er Cough
Inns plan
for reform.
Ing the mon
etary an d
b . n K n 6
syste N 3
w h at Is
that plam?
How does
he propose
10 put II
into effect?
What does
hM hmmA An
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NINETY ITALIANS WERE KILLED

Rome, Aug. 7.-(UP)-Ninety Italian Of
ficers and men of the army and fascist militia
were killed in action in conquered Ethiopia DUR
ing July, 1t was announced today
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SOME GOLF PLAYING

Deal, n. j., Aug. 7--CUP) George
Fotheringham. Hollywood Golf club
pro, using his putter, today holed
out his tee shot on the fourth hole
for an ace. II is a l4S-yard, par
three hole.
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug. 7-(UP)--Gov-
eminent expenses ana receipts Tor
the current fiscal year 70 Aug
M compared with n year ago:
ThIa Year Expenses Last Yean
$524. 07t,23s24 $Sb4,O33.6T5.b2
,sos,s44,1oS7O ss77 1855. OOo.Ss
Deficit
sIsO.7sO. O4i.54 s47S.sOS.s7s.so
Cash Balance
ss.2ss.Gss,7 sS.OS si,7ss.sOa,oI9.S:
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accomplish by II?
You'll find the answers 10
these questlons-and others
n the series Of impaFtlally
clear analytical articles on
'sThe Coughlln Plan" pre-
pared BY John a.. Flynn. Wa
tsrbury Democrat-NEA serv-
lee nulhoF-ccon0smisl. now spa
peaFlng In thln paper. Yer che
second Of these articles. see
page ~ 81 today'A
DEMOCRAT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-07
1.-THE
Plan

THROUGH the months Of
L the presidential CAM
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The Weather

Fair, Warmer TonlehI;
Unchanged Saturday
FulI weather RspoFt Page g.
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Final Edition
Closing Stocks
Late News Flashes
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