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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
SIMPSON CASE IS
 VERY NEAR JURY

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. l0-CUP) The case of Edward P. Simpson, 39, on trial for his life for the mur- ders of two Newton policemen, may go to a Middlesex county jury to- day.
 Three expert defense witnesses remained, but defense counsel was undecided whether to call them.
 Cross-examination of Simpson ended yesterday. He defiantly re- torted, "so what?" and that's my business" to District Attorney War ren L. Bishops questions and once was rebuked by Judge John E. Swift.
 Simpson asserted he slew Officer Lawrence E. Murphy in self defense after the patroIman shot him in the back and then killed Oficer Henry e. Bell accidentally in struggle for his gun. The double murder oc- cured last Aug. 2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
Stage WiH Lose Nothing #
 Composer Returns To NaUy

gave him nothing to be happy about.
 T thought the music was a little amateurish, but 1t was pretty good, at that" said William McDermott of the plain dealer. But music is a hard thing to judge. It will be up to the public"
 Windsor French. of the press. said the music was ''undist!ngulshed. !" He commented that Alice Alexan- der, who produced Greene's score after 1t had been rejected by all others and he had given up an &lS-a-week hotel clerks job to en- ter the navy, was pretty enough to be in the pictures" "Unfortunately, however," he continued, ''she has produced the most meritiess story. musical or otherwise. 1t has ever been my business to witness.
 Greene thought the cast was fine. There was the beautiful Tamara. who made 6 hit In the musical cozn- edy, Roberta. Joe Lewis. frog voiced comedian. But he still was worrying about being e "0ob."
 My 30-day furlough expires Nov. 2S. the day after right this way" opens In New York. Until then m string along with the company and kcep appealing to navy authorities for a release"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
HIGHWAY CASE FOR HIGH COURT
An Appeal May Be Taken to Supreme Court as
 Judge Asked

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 10.--(UP).-- The Connecticut Rural Roads asso- ciation today indirectly requested Attorney General Charles J. Mo. LNughlin to withdraw "all technical objections" to It's superior court suit on the Issue of control of the states highways and to decide the case ot, It's "real merits"
 Superior Court Judge John A. Cor nell, In Q memorandum yesterday, urged Mclaughlin and Col. Ernest l.. Averill, counsel for the association, to take the controversy to the state supreme court for Q decision as to whether the state highway depart. Ment or tho division of public works has authority to administer and lot contracts for construction Of high. ways.
 Judge Cornell ruled the highway department hes this authority.
 Not Out of Picture
 Announcing tho rural roads asso. ciations action in the form of . resolution, Averill also disclosed his client was not barred from further discussion h the case by Judge Cor. neil's decision.
 we are not out of the picture as a party to the suit" he said.
 Averill said he probably would represent tho association If, and when, the case comes before the su-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
GETS $lO,OOO OF
 CILBERT'S MONEY

Hollywood, Nov. S i0.--(uP)-The daughter of John Gilbert and Lea- trice Joy had Si0.o00 of her latA fathers film fortune In the bank to- day as she followed her mothers footsteps in the movies.
 Leatrice Joy Hook, former wife of Gilbert and once c star of the silent films, appeared In court with her namesake daughter, Leatrice, lS, to be appointed the girls legal guardian. This was necessary 50 that the daughter could inherit $i0,000 of the S260,000 estate left by Gilbert when he died in January, 1886.
 The mother, now married to W. S. Hook, 6 business man, was author ized to hold the money in trust. The girl was starting out with the same studio that made her mother fam ous. She went to work for the first time on location at Arrowhead lake yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
AMERICAN TELLS
 ABOUT MASSACRE
Neutral Observer Gives Out Story That 5000
 Haitians Are Victims
By LOUIS JAY HEATH

(UnIted Press btan C0rrcSpondent)
 Washington, Nov. i0-tuP)--oov- ernment officials studied today the first detailed reports of tho alleged massacre of "thousands" of Haitian Nationals living In the Dominican Republic.
 The reports were written by an American neutral observer living on the Haitian side of the border which divides the tiny Caribbean Island between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. They were made avail- able to the United Press on condl- ton that the authors name be withheld. They estimate the num- Der of dead in recent clashes be- tween Dominican police and Haitians as high as 5000.
 First Report Oct. c
 The first report, dated Oct. 6, fore- cast the events which led to tho reported slaughter. It told of "seri- ous trouble" ct Dajabon, of the death of quite number of Haitians ct the hands of Dominican police"
 Eight days later the writer re- called that he had mentioned the Haitian trouble, accused authorities
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
BY HENRY E. HENSON ,ikad Fress Staff COrrespOnde

Cleveland, Nov. l0-(UF)-Brad- ford Greene read with heavy heart today the drama critics comments on the musical comedy which he had hoped would permit him to jump from the U. s. Navy into the arms of the girl he loves. The cii- tics intimated that the stage would lose nothing if the navy refused to permit the 22-year-old composer to retire from the seq for a mus:cai career on Broadway and a marital career with pretty Grace McDonald. l8-year-old dancer.
 Right this way" the show TOT which Greene wrote the score. had It's premiere last night, while the sailor, dressed in a land Lubbers Tuxedo. watched nervously from the wings. He wanted 1t to be a success. because then. he hoped. the navy might forget It's traditions and free him from his three year enlist- ment. Miss Mcdonald telephoned from New York as soon as the cur. ain had fallen on the last act. He lold her how the show went along and she was thrilled. Then he hur- ricd out to the lobSy t0 esvesdrop on the flrstnlghtcrE. He found that mildly encouraging but the esltins
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
MANDAMUS IS WITHDRAWN BY COURT ORDER Judge Dickenson Accepts Agreement of Counsel
 for Each Side RECORDS IN CASE
 ARE TRANSFERRED Counsel for Moderator Nc. Mahon Seems to Have
 Won Everything

Court action over the dis puted Waterbury election of October s ended today when Judge Edwin c. Dickenson of the Superior Court ac. knowledged withdrawal of the rnandamus action of the Fusion complainants and directed that an order be drawn turning all election records and the voting ma. chimes into the custody of City Clerk John P. Fitz- maurice.
 Thus Corporation Counsel Charles 8. o'oonnor and his client, General Moderator James R. McMahon, were seen to win ell along the line. Tho corporation counsel was vindlcated in his stand taken ct tho outset of the proceedings. first; That . re- canvass would not Clangeile election ftSuitS; second, that tNS pFSptf ctiS. todian of tho elections records is the city clerk.
 Judge VIII Sign Order
 Attorney Richardson Bronson, for the plaintiffs. s drawing up tho
  requisite order today which the judge has indicated he will sign immediately. Returns and other mandanlus motions were filed with the court late yesterday, ending the litigation which has kept the legal status of the election In doubt since carly in october.
 Clerk of Superior Court George 1T. Freeman will surrender the election records, exhibits" In the court pro. ceedings, to c representative of the city clerk today. Tho voting nia- chimes will be returned to custody of John II. Lsary, city custodian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10

m prAiSing MAcDohald @ . nun who had fought hard for 5 years for the things hc thought were right.
 Prime Minister Neville Chamber lain, conservative Sir Archibald sin- clair, liberal, and Major Clement Attlee, labor, leaders of the three great parties, were expected to speak in tho House of Commons this after noon In praise of him.
 Body To Be Returned
 It was expected that MaeDonald's body after It's arrival ct Bermuda Monday, would Do returned to Bri- tain for burial at Lossiemouth, Seot- land, his birthplace. There, h the little fishing village overlooking Moray Firth which he loVed-- and which ostracizea hin for ygAgR Ag . Epaclflst. t.tgaltor M sae lli iie beeial tho wife whom he Mad mourneo deeply for 2e years. She died n 1911.
 Macdonald, seeking rest in . cruise to South America, died last night while, In London, politieal leaders were attending the annual Lord Mayors banquet. It was ct
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
MOVIES USED TO
 EXPLAIN LAWS

Hartford, Conn.,, Nov. 10-tUP)- Motion pictures were employed to. day as c means of explaining to the general public the workings of the federal and state unemployment inc surance laws under which benefits begin the first of the year.
 Operators from the Boston Fed eral unemployment division took "talkies" of Gov. Gross, Labor Com missioner Joseph M. Tone and un- employment insurance division head Miss Helen Wood following Q con- ference of federal and state agency leaders. The pictures will be shown in ell Connecticut theaters during December.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
Two Prominent Citizens Offer Security; Accused
 Locked Up All Night
EACH HAS SECURED
 LAWYER FOR DEFENSE
Have Two Children in Wa tervilIe Home; Clerk Is
 Praised By Postmaster

Bonds totalling $7,000 were posted at 10:30 o'clock this morning for the release of MT. and Mrs. Clarence Carolan of 1469 Thomaston avenue, who had been held at police headquarters since yesterday for Coroner John T. Monzani in connection with the hit-and-run death of Thomas W. Maxwell of Myrtle avenue.
 Patrick s. Bergin, local ufders taker, posted the $6,000 for the res lease of Clarence Carolan, 30, Q postal clerk, who has admitted that he was the driver of the car.
 William J. Doran, of 6 Doollttio Alley, posted the bond for release os Mrs. Madelyn Carolan, hB Wife, who has admitted that she was with him ct the time of the fatal accident. and that ahe assisted ate | tempblHR VOi ucsVEUy VslU UViueisVo ~es the car which was sought by police. She Is charged with being on access sory after tho fact.
 Lawyers Enter For Defense
 Attorney Vincent sculiy entered the case late yesterday aS counsel for Mir. Carolan, and Attorney John '. Tobln has been retained as counsel for Mrs. Carolan. Coroner John Ts Monzani will continue with his ias vestigation. which will Do necessary for his finding which will be issued in connection with tho case. He said he intended to question ct least one witness today. Two men and two women, In addition to MT. and Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
GOV. DAvEY HIT
 CLIO. BITTERLY
Comniunistic Terrorists of That Body Lost Them
 Steel Strike

Now York, Nov i0---(Up)-QoV. ornor Martin l.. Davey of Ohio dos clared at Q dinner meeting of the Ohio Society of New York last night that 70. I. o. communicate terror. ists" were responsible for much ot the "laWlessness and violence" oi the strike against "Little Steel" lest June.
 pavey said that @. l. 0. Chairman John D, Lewis lost tho strike "he. cause most of tho employees were mol with him and beoatAse, swheEs lAe Cuult no longer make use Of violence, il' timidation and hloodshed, his only weapons for victory were gone."
 The governor charged that the O I, Q. strike leaders In Youngstown Canton and Warren were comFiu. nistS who assumed control over the rights of citizens tin the name oi labor, but certainly not in the inter. osts of labor."
 800 Guests Present
 Approximately 800 guests heard ad- dresses by DaVey and by pr. nd. inund Davisoa eoper, president oi Ohio wesleyan University, who called upon Americans to develop . complete culture, without negiectinG the artistic, moral and religious as- poets of human lifo In tho drive for material development.
 Reviewing the efforts to settle the "Littie Steel" strike, Davey said that Q. I. o. leaders and company repre- sentatives were equally ct fault In the failure to negotiate contracts. He declared that the company ofiiciala present an "insurmountablc argu- ment" against N signed contract when they pointed out that such afl agreement would bind them, but would not bind the 0. I. o. to pre- vent wildcat" strikes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
RAND, BERCOFF
 TRIAL PROCEEDS
Men Sent as 'Millrights May Have Been Strike.
 Breakers

New Haven. Conn, Nov. i0-(UP) Approximately 25 of the 67 men sent to the Remington-Rand Middle town plant as "millrights" during the strike of June, l936, had been employed by Pearl Bergoff, head of 0 New York strike- e-breaking agency, at the Tonawanda and Syracuse, N. Y, plants of the company dur ing labor disputes, 1t was testified today in federal court.
 The witness was Louis (Phoney LoW Cohen, 8 lieutenant of Bergoff who testified for the government in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Nov. 10-(UP)-GovS crnment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Nov. Sth, compared with year ago: This YeDr Expenses Last Year $2,762, 2,7S5, ,766.10 .$2,535,sSS,964bS
 Receipts
 $2,112,352,76s.SS 1,4S9,67S.267.Sa $65o, o,4s2, ,997.2s $1.O45.655,ss7.2e
 Cash Balance s2,67I,357,435.S6 $1,6O9,552. .4S5.st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
BODY IS FOUND

Worcester. Mass, Nov. i0.--euPl The body of John 4. Erickson. 62' jobless inachlnlst missing since Oct. 2l, was found floating in i9 feet Of water in Lake QuinsigamOnd today A medical examiner said he ap- parently had committed suicide Erickson leaves c wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10


 teachers in the employ of tho City of Waterbury hold public office in other towns. In addition, Q survey of de- partment records shows that moro than Q few local teachers make their homes out of Waterbury, and though receiving pay from the City of Wat crhury, pay no taxes here.
 Unjust to Taxpayers
 Though the mayer has not pulp lioly indicated his feelings, 1t is un- derstood that he feels local taxpay. ors are being done on injustice by city employees who mako their homes out of town. This applies particular ly to tho school department, espe- einlly insofar as the three local high schools are concerned.
 In connection with the school de- pArtment phase of the reorganization program, 1t is probable that the fnay- or will recommend that school lines
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
MARKETS, BANKS
 TO BE CLOSED
lBy United Press)

Security and commodity markets and banks in the United States and Canada will be closed tomorrow m observance of the 18th anniversary Of the signing of the armistice. Live stock and produce markets in both nations, however, will remain open.
 Markets In England will remain open as usual. but those in singa' pore will cl0ee. ...
 French markets and banks VIII be closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
Stormy Weather...

lies ahead of the the special session of con- gress which will con- vene in Washington on November 15. Rod ney Butcher, Wash ingtOn correspondent for The Waterbury Democrat, goes be- hind the scenes for the facts in six prob ing stories that tell in graphic clarity the presidents program and its probable re- ceptiOn = wages and hours, the farm pro- gram. government re- organization, regional power development, anti-mOnOpOly legisla- tiOn. the budget and r ''ef. Read how the com.ng elections east their shadow in a fight for power. in the first of this series on nagc q Of iOday's
 0enIocFot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
Sweeping Changes k1 Departure ent By Reorganization
Several of Present Staff of Teachers Hold Public Of. flee Esewhere-Others Make Homes Outside
 City, Despite Drawing Salaries Here

One of the branches of city government to be affected most by Mayor Frank Hayes plan for reorganization o
 sources close to the mayor indicated today Sweeping changes in this department are being contemplated with number of teachers and school department employees brought to the mayors attention that tWo or more,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
Clarence Carolan, Wife Released From Custody Under Bonds or $7, 900
LRan1sayMacDonald
 Dies On Board Liner
First Labor Prime Minister of England Was on His Way to Bermuda-Enemies Join With Friends
 in Paying Him Kind Tributes
BY H. l.. PERCY United Press Staff CorreSpondentl

London November TO- - (UP) - Leaders of all poiti- cal parties friend and enemy paid tribute today to James Ramsay MacDonald Britans first labor prime minister
 while the liner Rena Del Pacco aboard which he died last him as a pacifst and as traitor to the labor party joined
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-10
The Weather

Fair, Cold Tonight;
 Thursday Colder Full Weather Report Page II.
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Home Edition Late Sport NeGOs EI5 Stock Prices
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Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-15
CaIexico P.-T.A.
Sponsoring Party
On Thursday

Ell Centre Parent-Teachers asso-
citation members and their friends
have been invited by the Caelxico
association to attend the third of
a series of afternoon 5ocials spon-
sored by that organization for
Thursday of this week.
The party will take place at
the home of Mrs. A. V. Vierhus,
president of the Calexico organiza-
ton. at the C-M ranch IL miles
cast of CaleXico
Those women who enjoy sewing
and those who prefer TO play bridge
will be equally welcome. The party
begins at 2 pm. a small charge
is made far admission with a
slight additional fee for bridge
The ranch house is delightfully."-
cool and a most attractive setting
for party, being one of the his
tofic spots of the valley With
air cooling installed it is an ideal
place in which to spend an after
noon, either at bridge, or in sew
ing and knitting. Both auction and
contract will be. played. No reSerV-
ationS are necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-15
Variations For POachcd Eggs
Woman Reports Political Plan
Has Assessments

It have municipal power yes,
assessments something
ed bill $3.50 planned budget along with the bill
would little
$500 account repairs construction what have
it
Also the whom,
whom, kick?
Railroad
And what going about
for it.
If buy appliance local company
completely installed with wiring labor
installation added appliance
Company than purchased
operated the Power Plants it
political plants than those
the Irrigation District the
power or
a good wholesale price great money
it other bonds
at all AS who tries to live within her budget
voting
MAYE REXER GLAZE EI Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-15
ssSfs ss5 .ooOf Interest to Women Churches
Social Calendar
Churches
TUESDAY

TUESDAY
jobs Daughters, !, 1266 Olive
Ice cream social, TO, First Bap-
tist church
LO.O.F. Nh. 397, 8, 532 Main
Rental association, 8, chamber of
commerce
|. v. Commandery No. Sd, 8, Mas
onic temple
Bachelors, 1880
Scout jamboree committee, meet
ing, 8. court house
8 ct 40, $3.50, De Anza
WEDNESDAY
Power bond election, 6 AMI p.
M, polls
City council, 1880, city hall
Oasis lodge No. 664, f. and A.
M. 40, Masonic temple
Eagles, 8, 569 Broadway
Mid-week prayer meeting, 7:36
First Baptist church
Scout finance committee, 7:30,
court house
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-15
Society
State Federation
Plans Series Of
Board Meetings

Mrs. Duncan Stewart Robinson,
new president of California FEEDER
alton of Women's clubs, has in
augurated the system of having
a board meeting in each of the six
districts of the state, giving an op-
portunity to maintain closer con-
tact with the districts and to carry
on the affairs of the federation
more efficiently.
The first board meeting under
her regime was held last week in
Berkeley and the following ones
are scheduled: San Joaquin dis
trict, at Fresno, Sept. 20 and 30;
San Francisco, Nov. 30-Dec. /;
Northern district, at Sacramento,
Feb 3 and 4; Southern District,
at Riverside, March 90 and "a.
Convention Dates
Los Angeles is to have the annual
convention on May 1928 with
headquarters at the Hotel Ambas-
Sador. The last board meeting of
the year will be held the day pre-
ceding, May "a.
Southern Districts annual con-
vention is set for Nov. 1919.
Three new clubs have been accept
ed into the federation: the Council
of Jewish Women's organizations of
Los Angeles; the San Francisco
District alumni, and the Korbell
Women's club of Humboldt county
Under the administration of Mrs.
John Stewart of Hemet, as South
ern District president, 16 clubs
were brought into the federation.
Mrs. Stewart will serve as state
chairman of federation building.
Projects For Year
Mrs. Robinson has set her goal
for her administration as the
highest type of citizenship We can
contribute to the nation. To
achieve this goal the program will
include a study of government,
of legislation, both state and fed
eral, of domestic and international
problems to further the work for
world peace; the preventative ap-
proach to all problems of social
adjustment, crime, social diseases,
ETC. Special emphasis will be placed
on child welfare, and on safety
campaign, and efforts will be made
toward a closer accord between
juniors and seniors.
Mrs. J. H. Holcombe of Oakland
has been appointed special foun-
dation fund chairman of COM
mittee composed of all districts
and projects which will be stressed
also.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-15
All Club Leaders to Meet in
EI Centro Thursday

ing the council members will enjoy
swim and a pot luck dinner, a
picnic table having been reserved
for them at the plunge.
At this meeting also prepara-
tions will be started for the ma
tional Al club achievement pro-
gram to be broadcast from coast
to coast October and in which
Imperial county will take part.
New frontiers for rural young
people is the topic which Impe-
rial Valley club members will pre-
sent, having 20 minutes on this
program to discuss in the interview
dialogue form, the topic assigned
them.
Material must be submitted in
the near future and Imperial coun-
ty was chosen because of its splen-
did achievement during the past
two years, according to w. G.. Wa
terhouse, assistant state Al club
leader.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-15

Red Gross instruction in swim
ming and life saving is gaining in
terest among women as we'll as
men and this instruction will be
included in the earn-to-swim CAM
paign conducted in Ell Centro under
the auspices of the local chapter
of the American Red Cross.
Charles Provence is general chair
man for the campaign which opens
on June 81 at the Ell Centro plunge
and which will feature classes for
Mons swimmers, beginners and ad-
vanced, courses in junior and Sc
nior life saving, and special classes,
for women and for men.
Richard c. NeWmeyer, instructor,
who will conduct the classes, will
teach advanced swimmers how TO
effect rescues as Illustrated above.
Since beginning its water safety
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-15
PHONE 800
Ella Fuller Married Monday to
DR.. Tweed of Phoenix

pink blouse, and IN contrast. ae-
cessories of navy blue. Tier eorsage
repeated the pink accent, being
of lilies of the valley and pink rose
buds.
DR.. ana Mrs. Tweed are enjoying
a wedding trip to the Gulf of Mex
ico and on their faaurn. will stop
in El Centre to visit Mr. and Mrs.
Reams.
The bride is a graduate of Central
and was employed in the county
welfare department beginning in
July Of 1886. While at Central she
was prominent in school activities.
being proficient at various sports.
including swimming. She was a
member of Sharwoods All-star girls
soft ball team.
DR.. Tweed is a we'll known ortha-
dontist ami is a graduate of UC.L.A.
where he was a prominent athlete.