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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
LAWYER ROBBED
 INSANE CLIENTS

Boston, April 28-(uPp-Paul J, J. Stella, 34-year-old Boston attor- ney, pleaded guilty in federal court today to charges of embedding more than 5000 from estates Of two in- sane World War veterans of whom he was guardian.
 Judge Hugh D. Mcclellan sentenc- ed him 10 Ia months in a peniten- tiary. He will be committed to the penitentiary at Lcwlsburg, Pa.
 In asking for thrce-year sen- tcncc, assistant U. s, Attorney Ar thur j. Il. Cartier said the two cs- tates which should have totalcd S6 900 and $3.Ol0 were found to con- tain only $5l5 and $3.90 respective ly.
 Stella q graduate of University Of Maine and Boston University Law school, is the father of one child and resides in West Newton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
TWO STATES ARE VOTING TODAY
Primaries in Mass, Penn. Being Watched With
 Great Interest
(By United Press)

Pennsylvania and Massachusetts elected delegates to the republican and democratic national conven- tions today in primaries many ob- servers believed would reveal the trend of political sentiment in the industrial east While President Roosevelt was virtually assured Of pledged delegations from each state, and while election of unpledged re- publican delegates seemed certain, both states provided means for the voter to tsate his preference among candidates for the presidential nom- nation of his party, and these votes will be watched with the greatest interest.
 Massachusetts Primaries
 Boston. April 28 --- (UP)--Massa- chusetts voters. in the presidential primaries today. were given oppor- tunity to name their choice for president. A separte place was pro- vided on the ballot for citizens tc write in the name of their favored candidate. Experts believed the preferential vote would be an indi- cation of present political senti- mcnt in New England and the Tn" dustrial cast. While not manda- tory, the top selection on the re- publican ballot doubtless will be an
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
Final Ne1us Flashes
WENDEL KIDNAPER CAUGHT

New York, April .---UP)-Harry Weiss, under indictment in connection with the kidnap- ing of Paul H. Wendell, was taken into custody today near Cleveland, and was reported to have waived all legal proceedings and to have started back for Brooklyn with Assistant District Attor- nev Francis P. Madden. Wendell, whose repudi- ated confession to the Lindbergh Kidnapping de- layed the execution of Bruno Richard Haupt- mann for three days, was understood to have identified Weiss as one of the men who took him to house in Sheepshead Bay where he was kept until he agreed to "confess" the crime
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
Judge Hincks Decides
 For Nelu Hauen X. X.
Trustees Were Advised Not to Pay Quarterly Rentals Due Old Colony RairOad-Was Only One
 Objection Which Was Overruled

New Haven, Conn.,, April 28-CUP) Trustees of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad today were advised by U. S. District Court Judge Carroll c. Hincks to withhold quarterly rental payments due the old Colony railroad until further order of the court"
 The only opposition to the courts action came from the Reconstruction Finance corporation which asked that the ruling be delayed until the accuracy of studies of the trustees regarding the justification Of the payment could be checked.
 The motion was overruled by Judge Hincks who stated his previ- ous ruling protected the interests of all participating parties.
 R. F. C. Has Block of Stock
 The REC holds q block of Old Colony stock as collateral. The in terest on the stock amounts to $500, 900 q year.
 The Old Colony was to have re- ceivcd $438,8 ,858 from the New Ha- ven on March 3l. Objections to pay ment were made on the ground that recent studies indicate that no part of the rental payments, prescribed by the provisions of said lease to cover dividends on the capital stock Is being earned and that 1t is the opinion of said trustees that earn ings sufficient to cover said pay ments cannot reasonably be antici- pated in the future"
 Counsel for the Old Colony and insurance groups offered no opposi- ton to the courts disposal of the trustees petition, although some doubt was expressed as to the req condolences of the trustees asser- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
OLD GUARD COP. DISLIKE LANDON
East Reported to Be Out Against Him; ROrabaCk
 Is One ObjectOr
BY LYLE C. WILSON

Washington April 28-Thc east IS stormy with rumors today of an old guard republican drive to pre- vent the nomination of Gov. Ali. M. Landon for president. Coinci- dcntally come reports that eastern leaders favor Sen. Arthur II. Van- denberg, of Michigan, Sen. Freder- ick Steiwer, of oregon, or Sen. l.. J. Dickinson of Iowa.
 There Is neither rumor nor re- port in the statement that eastern leaders do not want Sen. William r.. Borah, of Idaho, or former Pres ident Herbert c. Hoover to head the 1886 republican ticket. Eastern antipathy toward Borah and MT. Hoover is q fairly well accepted fact. Whether eastern republican leaders would turn to Frank Knox, of Chicago, is not evident.
 Turn Against Land0n
 This fury of anti-Landon pub
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28

Haven on May 18th and 18th, all of them bound by the unit rule.
 While the local city convention transacted it's business in less than half an hour, factional fights in other parts of the state caused similar sessions to be prolonged, bitter affairs. Outstanding among the battles of last night. was the clean-cut victory of Secretary o!- State Dr. C. John Satti in New Lon- don, the defeat of William J. Bren- nan in Winsted, the turn-down given Dr. Edward c. Dolan in Man. chester, the close contest between the Cullinan- Mara forces in Bridge port and the slashing win of the "old guard" forces in MiddletoWn Fights in smaller communities ot the state served to add to the pic ture considerably.
 Chairman Crary Presides
 Town Chairman Crary presided at last nights city convention hero and Dennis J. Clancy acted as sec retary. Mayor Hayes and Chairman Crary were named delegates-at-largt from Waterbury. Other delegate: named were: First ward, Alderman Charles P. Sciullo, John J. Lawlor Deputy Sheriff Frank McCann, Mrs Mary Bosco, Thomas Thompson Martin Dunphy and Attorney Fran! Healey; second ward, Finance Com missioner Charles B. Jackson, Stat Chairman J. Francis Smith, Scale of Weights and Measures W. II Dunlavey. Attorney Carmine Cipri' ano, Claims Attorney E. J. McDonalt and Dennis J. Clancy; third ward ex-Mayor Francis P Guilfoile, Con troller Daniel J Leray, Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor, Henry Loughran, Francis Feeley and Pat rick Flaherty.
 Fourth ward, Senator Joseph II
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
KING FUAD DIED
 IN CAIRO TODAY
Stormy Reign Because of Great Britain, Dissen-
 siOns in Home Ranks
BY P. S. TAYLOR

Copyright, l936, by United PreSS)
 Cairo, April 28.-(UP)--King Fuad I. ninth sovereign of the present Egyptian Dynasty, died today in tke 18th year Of his reign at 68 years of age. Prince FarouE, his l6-year old only son. about to leave London for Cairo, automatically succeeded him. to reign under regency head cd by Prince Mohammed Ali. his third cousin. The kings funeral will be held Thursday. King Fuad died after long period of i'll health, partly due to the great strain of the political situation, with leaders battling always over relations with Great Britain--the dominant na- tionalist demanding absolute inde- pendcnce and asserting that Britain dominated Egypt because of its vital importance in the Mediterranean, commanding as 1t dots the ap- breaches to the Suez Canal running thruogh it.
 Mouth Trouble Caused Death
 Death wac due to stomatitis, tin- flammation of the mouth), compli- cated by gangrenous tendencies. Twice in recent days the kings life was despaired of, but only this morning an official diminished and his general condition. sustained by his admirable will power, shows some signs of favorable recovery"
 Fuad lapscd into coma yesterday after summoning his daughters to his bedside, where Queen Nazli was constantly beside him.
 Prince Farouk was summoned to Cairo by telephone late last night. He has been living in a great home in the London environs. under close guard, to be educated by selected staff of tutors and disciplinarians.
 Came At Bad Time
 The kings death came at an in- opportune moment for Egypt. while rival political factions are struggling for power and unrest is sccthing as
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
FIRST LADY IS
 AT NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Conn., April 28.-- CUP)---Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt was scheduled to speak on Work CTS Education" at m open meet ing tonight at Woolsey Hall. spon- sored by the New Haven Trades Council.
 Prior to the meeting the wife of the president will be guest oi honor at n dinner at which Alexander D.iessens, president of the council, will extend q greeting on behalf Oi tho eight affiliated unions. State welfare Commissioner Frederic O. Walcott will preside ct Woolsey hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
Their O1vn Houses Must Be Put m Order Before Upon Gout.
WaterburyHasNamed Old Guard Delegates
where-Leaders Brennan in Winsted DOlan in Manchester Licked-BridgepOrt Split Even

Waterbury elected a solid "od guard" delegation to the coming democratic state convention last night at
 harmonious session while in other parts of Connecticut warning factions baed for supremacy with the result that
 in several instances well known leaders of the past were topped from their positions LieutenantGovernor Hayes and Town Chairman John H. Crary will lead thirty-six deegates from this city to the state convention in New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28


 Tt is my personal opinion that the two-thirds rule will be abro- gated"
 The rule long has been a center of dispute among democrats. It has served to give the south or any oth- CT numerically inferior section of tho country 8 limited veto power on candidates advanced by other areas.
 Tried It In 1892
 The Roosevelt forces at Chicago in 1882 attempted to abrogatc the two-thirds rule. Roosevelt for-pres- ident leaders, including the late Hucy P. Long, met secretly to force the issue to the convention floor. Long was among the most persua- sive advocates of that plan when 1t appeared that an eastern stop Roosevelt group of delegates might be able to deadlock the convention If the rule prevailed.
 But older party leaders, many of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
FORMER POLICE CHIEF KILLED

Barcelona, Spain, April l28-(UP)-Miguel Bada, former chief of police of barcelona and his brother Jose, were shot and killed by two un- identified assassns while walking in the street today. The assailants, who escaped, left a parked automobile and fired three shots into Miguel Bada, who died instantly from wounds in the chest. His brother, wounded in the head and chest, died in the emergency hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
Secretary Roper Strikes Back at United States Chamber of Commerce INDUSTRY TO BLAME
 FOR UNEMPLOYMENT
 --------- Govt. Will Cooperate in MOve-Offers Ten Point
 Program
BY HOBART C. MONTEE United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, April 28 - (UP) - The New Deal chal- lenged industry today to out the government from private business by putting it's own house in order and taking up the slack of unemployment.
 Speaking before the an- nual meeting of the United States Chamber of Com- merce, Secretary of Commerce Daniel c. Roper submitted l0- point program through which, he said, industry could lead the nation out of the depression.
 The address was considered the administration reply to charges of government interference with private enterprise. Ropers speech, it was understood, had been submit ted to the White House before de- livery.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
SECOND VICTIM
 OF CRASH DIES

Norwalk, Conn. April 28,-tuP)-- John Orayzo. t77 N. nth strecU Brooklyn. N. r.. died at hospital early today, the second victim ot an accident on the Boston Post road at Westport yesterday In which Mrs. Anna Nowata, also Of Brooklyn was killed,
 Three other Brooklynites were in- jurcd In the crash, caused when the driver, John Drapala, lost control of his machine. Drapalas condition was regarded today aS serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
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YACHT IS SAVED

Havana, Cuba, April 2s-(UP)-- The American yacht Jane II of Philadelphia, on the rocks off tho Cuban coast. was pulled off today and continued her course. Port po- lice received a radio message from the yacht saying; We are safe. Succeeded in coming of the reel and are continuing our course"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. April 2S (UP)-~Goy- ornmcnt oNpenAeN md receipts Tor tho current liscal year to Aprll 25tha na compared with n year ago: 'rhis ScHr EXpenseh Last Year $5,759, 9,1S0, ,G03.96
 Receipts s3.a02, ,9S2.64l.1O $3,067. .b22,s27S0
 Deficit $2,57O,oa2,77a.7G $2,s9i, ,Gb7.776,1e
 Cash Balance $2,52a.2il.7I2aG S2,oo7. .i0A,o79.Se
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
FIRST REPORTS FROM MASS.

Boston, April 28.-(UP-The first three towns reporting returns in today's Massachusetts presidential primaries showed the following presidential preferences: epublcan-Landon 66, Hoover 2 Vandenberg 2, Borah 2 Knox 2. Democratic Roosevelt 32. These towns were Mashpee, Mt. Washington and Essex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
Tlvo Thirds Vote
 To Be Abrogated, Asserts Farley
Democratic National Chairman Claims National Con. vention at Philadelphia Will Do Away With Old
 RuIe-Tried in 1882 But Was Defeated

Washington, April 28 - (UP) - Chairman James A. Farley of the democratic national committee predicted to- day that the rule requiring nomination of democratic presidential candidates by twothrds majority will be abrogated by the national convention which convenes in Philadelphia June 23
 Farley emphasized that he was not attempting to speak for the convention but said:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28

Parsons, w. Va. April 28-(UP)-- A mountain ranger and his three children smothcred to death today in their burning home while the wife and mother lcaped to safety from the second floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
The Weather

Rain, Warmer TOnights Probably on Wednesday Fun westhsE Report Page 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
FATHER, CHILDREN DIE

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-16
Shie|S Donates Boat to Juneau
 Sea Scout Unit
Head of P. A. F. Will Bring Vessel Here for Boys
 from Excursion Inlet

Due to the efforts of Mayor Gold stein and H. L. Faulkner and the fine public spirit of Archie w. Shiels, President of Pacific Amer ican Fisheries and widely known in Alaska, the Juneau Sea Scout unit is going to have a boat.
 This is the information coming to Juneau today in telegram to Mayor Goldstein from MT. Shiels, who told the Mayor he would do- nate the cannery tender Forester, now at Excursion Inlet, to the Sea Scouts, and that Superintendent Campbell of the Excursion Inlet cannery would bring her to Juneau without cost to the Scouts. The Forester is about 65 feet long and should make an excellent boat for the boys, the Mayor said.
 Some time ago, Kinky Bayers, head of the Sea Scouts, approached the Mayor on the matter of getting a boat and the latter discussed the problem with MT Faulkner, who made inquiry to MT. Shields. To- day the well known cannery man solved the whole problem by donat- ing boat to the boys Just when the boat will be brought here has not yet been ascertained.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-16
NEW SUPPORT OF NEW DEAL
 SPRINGS UP
Policies of Roosvent Gain Advocates as Con-
 ventions Near

WASHINGTON, May Is. - With the majory primary struggles out of the way, political attention is now sharply directed to the rapidly approaching party conventions.
 Supporters of the New Deal are increasing although foes are at tempting to make issues of some of the policies.
 Attorney General Cummings en- tered the fray last night in his home state of Connecticut, at New Haven, by saying the Roosevelt pol icies has been the source of our salvation and security"
 Senator Pope, of Idaho, said in a radio address, that both bank CTS and farmers have enjoyed bet ter times as the result of the New Deal.
 Clarence Brown, Republican of Ohio, said the New Deal was "un- American and Socialistic."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-16
MN AIRY ROLLING UP BIC LEAD IN OREGON PRIMARY
Senate Republican Leader Far Ahead of Townsend
 Advocates, Home State

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 16. = A long four to one lead was estab- lished by the veteran Senator Charles L. McNary, Senate Repub- lican leader, in the early returns from Oregon's prmary electon, held yesterday, over two Townsend plan advocates, Sam Brown, Ger vais farmer, and Theodore Nelson of Salem
 McNary's commanding lead was being cut only slightly as more re- turns came in slowly.
 In $40 out of 1927 precincts Me- Nary had 42,292; Brown, 12,254 and Nelson, 11,345.
 President Roosevelt and Senator William E. Borah were unopposed on their respective tickets for Pres idential choice, but Borah, the Re- publican liberal, was leading in the comparative vote, 40,217 to 35,216 for the President.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-16
LARGEST PEACE
 TIME BILL FOR
 ARMY IS SIGNED
Activities of War Depart ment Are to Be Car
 ried On
$572,450,000 IS
 SUM APPROPRIATED
Standing Forces Increased More Airplanes-
 Improve Defenses

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Presi- dent Roosevelt has signed into law the $572, ,45O,O0O Supply Bill to car " on the activities of the War De- partment for the fiscal year start ing July 1.
 The bill provides for the largest peace time appropriation ever made for the Nations land forces and in cludes $383 100000 for purely mili- tary purposes. The bill increases the enlisted strength of the Army, provides new planes and improve ment of sea coast defenses on the West Coast, Hawaii and the Pan anna Canal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-16
COURT OF HONOR FOR
 GIRL SCOUTS PLANNED

A Court of Honor will be held next Monday afternoon in the grade school gymnasium for the advance ment of rank and awarding of merit badges to number of girls belonging to the Girl Scouts, it was announced today
 The Girl Scout Council, with Mrs. A. E. Schoettler in charge, will preside over the honor court which will be held in the grade school gymnasium immediately after school is over.
 A group of Girl Scouts will re- ceive their second class ranking merit badges.
 Refreshments will be served fol- lowing the ceremony to the moth CTS of the girls and anyone inter ested in attending.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-16
PATCO MAKES TWO
 FLIGHTS FROM HERE

Lima Hustaft and Herbert Lee were passengers to Juneau from Tenakee yesterday afternoon aboard the Alaska Air Transport seaplane Patco, piloted by Sheldon Sim mons.
 Steve Cronovich left Juneau for Chichagof this morning aboard the plane, which also carried a quan- tity of perishables to the Chichagof mine, including two crates of to- matoes, six quarts of ice cream and one quart of whipping cream.
 On the return trip the plane brought three passengers from Chi chegof to Juneau: H. B. Elliott, Mrs. George Corbin and Menzel Johnson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-16
MRS. VAN ACKEREN
 GIVES TEA TODAY

Celebrating her birthday and the eight months anniversary of her baby, Mrs. J. F. Van Ackeren gave a charming tea this afternoon in her home on Fifth Street
 Guests who called to wish the two ongratulati t ions were the Mesdames Robert w. Bender, E. H. Clifford, c. F. Freeburger, Miles Inlay, Helen Smith Cass, R. E. Robertson, R. L. Bernard, w. w.. Council, I. Goldstein, and Miss Elisabeth KaSer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-16
Lined Up for Legion
 ConC|ave Here
September Department Convention Expected
 Bring 250 to City

Complete program for the Depart convention to be held here Sep tember to 5, inclusive, was adopt ed at meeting of the Legion con- vention committee last night in the Dugout, presided over by Com mander E. M. Policy of Afford John Bradford Post, in the absence of General Convention Chairman A.. E. Karns, who is also Department Commander.
 Report to the committee from various posts and Auxiliaries in the Territory as well as from the States indicate that upwards of 250 Le- gionnaires and Auxiliary members will be here for the big conclave, anticipated to be the largest ever held in Alaska
 Here's the program as now laid out
 Delegates from the westward due to arrive Monday, August 31, and those from the South September or 2, including 40 and crew and delegates from Seattle, headed by Voiture 75 Entire delegation from Seattle will number about 75 and about 250 are expected at conven- ton judging from reports to De- partment and Post officers, who have contacted virtually all posts in the Territory
 Monday and Tuesday, August 31, and September 1, will be given over to informal gatherings at cabins out along the highway and in pri- vate homes.
 Wednesday, September 2.
 Convention opens at 10 a. m. with first formal sessions; afternoon ses- sions that day given over to 40 and 8 with the 40 and 8 ball in the evening. A feature of that after noon will be the competitive rifle shoot at the Mendenhall Range.
 Thursday, September 3.
 Business sessions of the Legion at 10 a. m. and 3 p. m. At 6:30 that evening the parade will be featured to be followed by the Le- zion Mixer at 10 p. m.
 Friday, September 4.
 Business seasons at 10 a. m, and 2 p. m. Highlight of the evening will be a show and stunt night, one of the bright spots of all Legion conventions.
 Saturday, September 5.
 Business sessions at 10 a. m. with election of officers In the after noon, starting at 2 o'clock, a joint session of the Legion and Auxil- iary will be held for the formal in- stallation of new officers. The con- venton banquet S set for 6:30 that evening to be followed with the convention ball at 10 D. m.
 Sunday, September 6, will be given over to sightseeing trips for those delegates who have to stay over to catch boats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-16
PASSENGERS GO DOWN PLANK IN
 PLEASING MOOD
Dense Fog Prevailed d at Time of Accident-One
 PumpKeeps Water Down
JUNEAU PASSENGERS
 ARE ON VICTORIA
Scheduled to Arrive Sum- day Afternoon-Freight
 Is Being Discharged

Weary and unshaven, Capt. A. w. Nickerson dOcked the North Sea at Ketchikan at 2 o'clock this morning, AZ hours after grounding at Cape Marsh.
 Twenty-nine laughing and singing passengers went down the gangplank and gave praise to the officers and crew of the steamer, accord ing to Associated Press dis patches from Ketchikan to The Empire.
 The other passengers, des- tined for WrangelI, Peters burg. Juneau and Sitka, are aboard the steamer Victoria.
 Only one pump was needed to keep the water down from the small leak on the trip to ketchikan from Hunter Bay where the North Sea waited for the Victoria to transfer passengers for points north of Ketchikan.
 Fog was the cause of the grounding, brie f ly replied Captain Nickerson, and then explained: You can imagine how thick the fog was when 1t took the Victoria, that left Ketchikan Thursday night at $ o'clock just IF hours to go 70 miles and reach the side of the North Sea for the transfer of passengers"
 According to Associated Press dispatches, freight is being dis charged at Ketchikan for all points north of there and will be sent to destination on the first steamer. Temporary repairs will be made to the North Sea at Ketchikan and it IS expected she will then proceed directly south to Seattle.
 The Victoria, after taking pas sengers aboard from the North Sea. continued north, calling at Chat ham Bay canneries with freight and then to Wrangell and Petersburg. scheduled to arrive at Juneau. &C., cording to radio advices to The Empire this afternoon, at o'clock Sunday afternoon
 Passengers aboard the North Sea. leaving the ship there, regarded the grounding and subsequent events. as a lark, according to the Associ- ated Press Some of the passenge CTS at first objected when ordered to the lifeboats.