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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
Wide Man-Hunt Ln Ontario For Forty-Four Prisoners

to Deputy Provincial Secretary c. P. Neelands, "unruly and undisci- plined."
 The first outbreak occurred at noon yesterday when a group of in- mates protested that their food was unsatisfactory. Others joined the demonstration, shouting and over turning tables and chairs. Some ran to their sleeping quarters and ignited blankets and mattresses. Heavy smoke billowed from the windows. Furniture in the custo- dian building. library and chapel was shattered. Windows, guarded only by light screens, were broken. Ofilcials indicated that most of the 700 inmates participated in the disorder.
 Provincial police. reinforced by city police and firemen. forced the prisoners into cells and withdrew, believing that order had been re- stored. But at 6 p. m. there was a second outbreak. Again the inc mates set fire to bedclothing and renewed their furniture re-smashing attack. Some climbed from windows to the roof of building adjoining the walls and dropped to the ground and fled in all directions. Police threw tear gas bombs through the windows into the center of the lshoutAng nAoA Inmates sea4tGxed, I mot @g taA@@ xmmntn9 e She1r eails one guard was struck with . club fashioned from leg of a bed. A l prisoner suffered an injured ankle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
Federal Agents Continue To Eollow Up Kidnap Clues

ed still interested in the background and recent movements of Lee Has, kell Fowler, 90, held at Bellingham, Wash. where he is under 20-year sentence for robbery.
 A woman was held, too, today She Is Mrs. Ruth Graham, 34, pick ed up with vachtang Tavdkuidkze, 29-year old Chinese born Russian yesterday. Tavdguidkze, who resem- bles the description of the kidnaper was arrested by Captain John Mil Ter of the Seattle detective force for questioning in Q recent Seattle burglary. He also Is wanted in San Francisco in connection with Q car theft, Captain Miller said. FB1 agents questioned Tavdguidkze al length and then ordered him and Mrs. Graham held incommunicado Another suspect, reportedly mental ly unbalanced. was held at Everett.
 Arthur Madser was released al Sacramento, presumably after his finger prints had been checked.
 Joseph Mitchell, 36, was held al Culver City, Calf. Police said he had . boys sweater and newspaper clippings of the Mattson case.
 Dr. Mattson and his family spent the weekend in Mt. Rainier Ma tional Park. guests of their friend Paul II. 5ceva, who identified Charles body when 1t was found by hunter last week. Dr. Mattson returned home today, intending tc resume his practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
HAVERHILL HAS
 SHOE co. STRIKE

Haverhill, Mass, Jan. 18.--(UP) Three hundred workers walked out of the Unique Shoe company plant today in protest against a l2 to 20 per cent wage reduction.
 The wage dispute broke out sev- eral weeks ago when company of- ficials asked the Boot & Shoe Work ers' union, an American Federation of Labor affiliate, to permit the Unique company to pay third-grade shoe wages for manufacture of sec- ond grade shoes.
 The union refused and the dis pute was referred to the state arbi- tration board, which upheld the union. Friday, however, the reduc- ton was placed in effect.
 Meanwhile, the Stitchers' division of the union prepared to request Haverhill manufacturers for 25 per cent wago increase, which would include restoration of a 12h per cent reduction accepted voluntarily during the depression. Some 5000 stitchers would be affected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
MOTORISTS PAY
 WELL TO STATE
$l3,S7o,279.SO, Contrib- uted in Cash to State for
 Autos in Past Year

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 18-UP)- Aside from depreciation, actual fuel costs, town taxes, insurance, repair bills, and incidentals, 414,790 mo- torists paid out $13,879, ,279.8O in gold cash during the past year-or an average of $33.47 apiece-to oper- ate their cars over Connecticut highways. This amount represent ed the monies turned into the state motor vehicles department, of which $8,598, ,596.70 was for gasoline alone, at the rate of three cents a gallon tax. There were 46l 1885 operators licenses issued-$5 for the first license and $3 for renew als--netting $1,385, 1905, and 414,79O car owners paid $3.894,878.10 regis tration fees.
 Twenty One Leaders
 Twenty -one major municipalities, out of the states 160 cities and towns, contributed $7,377, ,027.48, or 53.15 per cent of this total. Motor vehicles Commissioner Michael A. Connor made this report today to state tax Commissioner William H. Hackett. Receipts from each of the eight counties, and their percent age of the total were reported as follows:
 New Haven, $3,839, ,40980, or 1922 per cent; Fairfield, $3,544, ,669.92, or 25.54 per cent; Hartford, $3.449.- 459.04. or 24.84 per cent; New Lon- don, $l, ,032, ,712.68. or 7.45 per cent; Litchfield, $873 3,293.18, or 6.29 per cent: Middlesex, $530, ,107.8 .88. or 3.83 per cent: Windham, $498, 8,876.96, or 3.50 per cent, and Holland, $310,- 660.56, or 2.24 per cent.
 Waterbury $836,093.72
 Among the highest contributors to the department were: Hartford, $l, 200, ,834.6O: New Haven, $1,138,- 017.60: Bridgeport, $o45. .407.76; Wa terbury, $636,093.72; Stamford, $514,572; New Britain, $404. .328.72; Greenwich, $399, ,378.96; New Lon don, $238, 8,477.76; Norwich, $234,- 176.64; Middletown, $199. .200.24; Will limantic. $ll2.2l8.36, and Winsted, $79,686.72.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
AID PAROCH|AL
 SCHOOLS HERE
Bill Introduced Today to Allow Part of School
 Grant Yearly
By WILLIAM J. MORIARTY (nem0crak Staff Remnrferl


 State Capitol, Hartford, January 18-(Special to the Democrat)-All of Waterbury's parochial and pri- vate schools, as well as all other pri- vate and parochial schools in Con- necticut. would benefit by terms of bill introduced in the senate today by Senator Joseph Cooney, demo- crat. of Hartford.
 Under its provisions they would receive Q share of the annual state- aid school grant. The bill says that any private or parochial school with a registration of 25 or more pupils shall be entitled to 8 share of the per capita grant. The treasurer of the town III which the school is lo- cated is directed to pay the allotted sum.
 At the present time when school enumeration figures are submitted to Hartford by towns of this state the figure includes both public, pri- vate, and parochial school registra- tions. And when the state allots the per capita grant 1t is based on total registrations. But only public schools share in the state grant. Senator Cooney also introduced a bill today in the senate which would bar all alienation of affection suits in Connecticut.
 Senator Anthony Telesac of Tor rington today introduced in the sen- ate a bill establishing a $3,250, ,00C fund for the construction of 8 Sol- dier's Home at Rocky Hill. He also
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
LIFE MAY
 HAVE BEEN HURT

Storrs, Conn, Jan. 18.-(UP)- Plant life. which recent warm spells have placed in a position to de- velop, may face critical period dur ing the first 12 days of February, Sherman P. Hollister, horticulture professor at Connecticut State Col lege said today. Prof. Hollister said that by February 1 buds will be ready to emerge. An extreme cold spell during the ensuing two weeks may break havoc. Peach buds are in an especially unfavorable posi- ton, the horticulturist said.
 "The trees," he said, "wcnt through their rest period during the cold fall and are now in & position to develop If warm weather con- tinues. Sudden drops in tempera- ture toward or near zero are very liable to cause injury to the peach flower buds.
 They may start, as the growers express 1t, meaning that the damp weather may cause enough activity to cause the buds to swell and crack, or to loosen the bud scales"
 Plant life has not been harmed by the warm weather recently. Hol- lister said. If the weather Is dry for the next few days, he added, the temperature must drop to well below freezing to do damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
MARK TWAIN HOME MAY BE RESCUED

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 18-(UP)- A $50,000 drive to preserve the home of Mark Twain here as a pub lie memorial was opened today under auspices of the Mark Twain Library and Memorial Commission
 Leading citizens of the city, in- cluding the entire membership of the Chamber of Commerce, were expected to be solicited in the effort to make the memorial permanent.
 Governor Wilbur L. Cross, in en- dorsing the drive, said:
 Tt is my hope that the public will respond literally to the pro- posal to honor a great man of let ters who lived in Hartford for more than 20 years. writing here large part of the books which have made him famous, not only in American literature but in the literature of world"
 The commission plans to write off & floating debt of $30,000 on the authors home if the money Is raised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
'LOCAL.POLICE ARE PLACED IN BAD QUANDARY Bundle of Dresses at Re-
 cent South Main Street
 Fire Disappeared | MYSTERY FOLLOWED SUDDEN ESCAPE However, Dresses Said to Be Coming Back Slow ly But Surely

The "hottest mystery story to break in local police circles in years is on the fire! And casually speaking some of the departments finest are being taken over the "coals" for not being more prompt in their reports. Supt. of Police William Roach's face is decidedly red and the cops involved are suffering from burning ears". It is all due to the fact that during the excitement at the Lorraine store fire on South Main street last Fri day morning bundle of dresses valued at several hundred dollars, disappeared from the store. They didn't vanish in the flames or in the smoke and there was plenty of bothi
 Dresses Are Missing
 The bundle shipped here from New York and containing Fifth ave- nue's smartest evening apparel for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
MILK REPORT IN
 NEW ENGLAND

Boston, Jan. 18-(UP)--Average milk production in New England Jan. was 14.23 pounds per COW, 2.3 per cent above Jan. 1, 1936 but 19 per cent below the fiye-year average, the New England crop re- porting service announced today.
 The proportion of dry COWS to all COWS was 22.7 per cent Jan. 1 com pared with 19.7 per cent Dec. 1, 1936, and 2l.9 per cent Jan. 1, 1896. Dry COWS increased in all New England States except New Hampshire and Rhode Island during December.
 The average composite price paid producers in December was esti- mated at SIT per hundred pounds compared with $l.9O per hundred pounds in November and $1.93 per hundred pounds 6 year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
F1ue German Bishops
 Consult Holy Pontif
At Same Time General Goering Confers With Musso. lini-Some Significance Attached-Pope Plus
 Had Fairly Good Night
By STEWART BROWN

Rome, Jan. 18.-(UP)--Wel in- formed sources predicted today that the coincidence of Col. Gen. Her. mann Goering's visit to Premier Benito Mussolini and visit of five high German Roman Catholic churchmen to the Pope yesterday might lead to a working agreement between the church and the Nazi government. These informants said that Premier Mussolini had in- dicated to Goering, whose visit to Rome ended today, that there was a chance at present of proceeding tremendously with the church and establishing friendly relations. It was said that Mtissolini tried to con- vince Goering that an understand ing between the Nazi government and the church would strengthen considerably Fuehrer Hitler's fight against communism.
 To Confer with Hitler
 Cardinal Faulhaber, archbishop
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18

ton to deserving young Italians in Waterbury. It is estimated that 700 men are eligible for membership and that a number of withdrawals from the present chapter formed here several years ago will endanger the latter's existence.
 Sheriff Caused Blow-Up
 A little over @ week ago 1t was announced that 8 group of young Italians would meet shortly and organize new political club here, pledging its support to the admins tration, but protesting the "dom- ineering attitude" of the steering committee of the organization. The blow up" came when Angelo Nar- dona was named city sheriff, his ap- pointment being the result of a recommendation from the so-called steering committee. All other can- didates were reported ruled out of the running without 8 chance to produce credentials of their worthi- ness of recognition.
 Now come the Italian veterans armed to the teeth for 8 battle. The hook-up between the vets and the sponsors of the new club movement is apparent in the first public state ment of the proposed new veteran unit.
 Statement Issued
 The statement released by tho sponsors:- comnitte on publicity reads as follows:
 "A group of prominent Italian Wal Veterans including many who were primarily responsible for the creation
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
HICCOUGH GIRL
 HAS RECOVERED

South Hadley Falls, Mass, Jan.1a .-(UP)-- Despite conflicting reports regarding her condition, Miss Edna Plante, 23-year-old hiccough victim today was described by her physi- clan as completely cured"
 Dr. Michael Kranichuck told the United Press that spasms that had continued at 15-minute intervals since Jan. 10 stopped suddenly Fri day night. He asserted that there had been mo occurrences"
 According to members of heI family, Miss Piante's six-day attack ceased after she received Q surprise telephone call from an aunt In Canada who had heard of her niece's plight in a radio broadcast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
Insurance, Interpretations, Banks = Will Serve on
 Other Committees SENATOR LAWLOR IS
 ALSO GIVEN PLACES Other Senators in Nearby Towns Also Get Good
 Assignments
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Staff Reporter)

State Capitol, Hartford. Jan. 18-(Special to the Democrat)- t)-Highly import ant places on legislative com mittees were meted out today to members of the General Assembly from Waterbury and vicinity.
 Senator Joseph H. Lawlor, president pro tenn of the senate, announced the assignments for that house. He named himself chairman of the committees on roads, rivers and bridges and un- finished business. He also assigned himself to the committees on fi- nance, executive nominations, capi- tal grounds and furniture, sale of state land, senate appointments, and the new committe on reor- ganization.
 Senator George T. Culhane of Waterbury was made chairman of three important committees--insur- ance, interpretations and banks. He also will serve on the committees on appropriations, aviation, reorganiz- ation and new counties and county seats.
 TorringtOn Senator
 Senator Anthony Telesca, demo- crat. Torrington, is chairman of the committees on forfeited rights and military affairs and will also serve on the committees of labor, cities and boroughs, state library, new towns and probate districts. (Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
APPEALED FOUR
 MONTH SENTENCE

Lowell. Mass, Jan. 18-(UP)-- After pleading guilty to hit-run charges today, John c. Valiquettc 40, of Waltham appealed the four month jail sentence imposed by district judge Frederic A. Fisher.
 Valiquette was arrested in his damaged automobile Saturday night after the Misses June Blodgett, IS, of Tyngsboro and Hazel Roberts, 18, of North Tyngsboro had been run down and injured severely while walking along the Tyngsboro road in North Chelmsford Both young women are still in hospital.
 Judge Fisher held valiquette in $500 bail for the February term of superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
KELLY NAMED

Providence, R. l., Jan. IS -(UP)--Governor Robert E. Quinn today reappoint- ed Edward J. Kelly for a two-year term as Rhode Is- land State Police Superin- tendent. Asserting that Kelly would be given a free hand, the governor added "there will be no poli- tical interference with the state police department" This was taken to be a re- ply to certain groups said to have brought pressure on Quinn to supplant Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
CALLS FIRE DEPT.

Boston, Jan. 18-(UP)-A baby coughing in his crib created all the furore of a three-alarm fire in the South End today.
 James Condell became panicky when his year-old son George be- gan whooping, dashed to the nearest flrcbox and sounded an aalrn.
 Eight pieces of fire apparatus and a police cruiser converged OH the scene. Baby Condell was taken tc a hospital where doctors relieved hii congestion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18

retires automatically upon his roth birthday anniversary.
 Also renominated was Supreme Court Justice William M. Maltbie, Granby, for eight years beginning Dec. l, and Associate Justice Chris topher L. Avery, Groton, for eight years, from the same date. The gov- crnor also sent to the legislature a batch of judicial reappointments, which included:
 Names of Appointees
 Charles B. Waller, New London, common pleas judge, for four years from Feb. 2.
 Thomas J. Malloy, Hartford, com- mon pleas court judge for four years from March 5.
 Abraham s. Bordcn, Hartford, as- sociate common pleas court judge for four years from Jan. IS.
 Miles F. McNiff, Waterbury. depu- ty common pleas court judge, for four years from April 25.
 Origen s. Seymour, Litchfield, common pleas court judge for four years from date of appointment.
 Walter M. Pickett, New Haven, common pleas court judge for four years from Feb. s.
 Also included were 8 number of recess appointments made by the governor, submitted for confirma- tion or replacement
 Both Houses Organize
 Previous to receiving the nomin-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
FATAL TRAGEDY
 AT BIG BANQUET
One of 677 Guests Present at Affair Was Stabbed
 to Death
By RONALD c. VAN TINE

hbVNAAD Me VfAIN AAbNG United Press Stan Correspondent) New York, Jan. 18.-(UP)-Ten persons still wearing evening dress were questoined by police today in an effort to identify the man or woman who rose from banquet ta- ble in the glass ballroom of the old Manhattan Opera House last night and fatally stabbed a guest.
 They were among the 677 guests at a testimonial banquet in honor of Barney Shapiro, executive secre- tary of the Affiliated Ladies Appare Carriers association. It was a gay affair until someone plunged knif, into Frank Cicero.
 There had been entertainment and dancing. Glasses had beer tinkling. Only two major after-din. ner speeches were scheduled, one by former Police Commissioner Grover Whalen and the other by former General Sessions Judge Jonah J Goldstein.
 The toastmaster introduced Whal- en. The guests applauded. The popu- lar official greeter" under former Mayor James J. Walker started his speech on "A Substitute for the Ma
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CARETAKER KILLED

Norwalk, Conn.,, Jan. IS -(UP)-George Clark, 68, yacht club caretaker, was killed by an automobile to- day while on his way to work.
 Police held David R. Ha- vens, operator of the car under 5000 bond on 8 charge of operating 8 mo- tor vehicle so as to cause death. He claimed the storm impaired his visibil- ity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
GLEASON DIES

Boston, Jan. 18-(UP)- City Councilman Richard D. Gleason, Al, of the R0x- bury district, a former state representative, died at his home yesterday after a brief illness. He was elected to the House in 1923 and served for six years. In 1880 he was elected to the city council and served until his death. He leaves a wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
Senator Culhane Made Chairman OF Three
 Very Important Groups
Ne1v Italian Veteran Unit WiU Be Formed
Some Dissatisfaction Exists With Present Italian- American Democratic Club-7OO Men Are
 Reported Eligible for New Body

More storm clouds loom the horizon, threatening the peace and harmony of the membership of the Italian
 American Democratic club of Waterbury. veterans organization composed of local men, who fought with the Italian army during the World war being formed here In statement to the public the leaders of the movement Professional PoliticianS obstctng recogni-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
POWER SERVICE BACK

Pennington, Conn, Jan. 18--(UP) Power service, disrupted during a sleet and rain storm last night, was restored today in the north and south ends of town.
 Ice forming on the wires caused them to snap. Trolley service at Windsor was delayed and at Hart ford radio station went ofY the air for several hours because of power trouble attributed to the storm.
 Tee, which glazed the highways in tho northern section of the state had turned to slush today under tho force of a drenchirg rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. 18-(UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year ending Janu- nry 16. compared with year ago: Thla Year Expenses Last Year g, 4.903.25 12,420,547.T
 Receipts
 $2,32i,732,758.14 $2,02G,154,51S.2 sf,5Ol,4s2.147.11 $1. .sse. .2SS. .OsO.1s
 Cash Balance
 $1 ,90G. ,754.1G $2.i30, ,069. .G53.07
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
BABY sUFFoCATED

WInsted Conn.,, Jan. (UP)-- Eight-months-old Lionel W. Wright was fOund dead from suffocation in his crib Sunday. The child had been lifelcss several hours before his mother found him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
G0Uernor Cross Names Jennings To Supreme Court
lie Will Succeed John H. Banks Who Retires Septenl- Der P of This Year-Miles F. McNiff Made
 Deputy Judge of Common Pleas
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Staff Corsespondent)

Hartford Conn, Jan. 18.-CUP)-Gov Wilbur L. Cross today submitted to the general assembly the nomination of Superior Court Judge Newell Jennings to the supreme court succeeding John w. Banks who retres September ate justice would be eight years Associate Justice Banks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
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The Washington times., 1937-06-24

We appeal for funds to aid us in our de-
tense of the right to work. Contributions
should be sent to George C.. Rutledge,
Treasurer, Citizens Committee, care the
Johnstown Bank and Trust Company,
JohnStown, Pa.
The Washington times., 1937-06-24

We protest to the people of Pennsylvania and
to all other Americans the action of Governor
Earle in his use of martial law in the city of
Johnstown to close the Cambria plant of the
Bethlehem Steel Corporation.
Let us make two things perfectly clear at the
outset. We are not arguing for or against the
unions We are not arguing for or against the
steel company. We take our stand in defense of
two Fundamental American liberties right
of local self government, and the right of every
worker to pursue bis occupation peaceably, and
within the law.
The present strike was called by the c. I. O.
in spite of the fact that an overwhelming ma
jority of Cambria workers did not want it.
There was no dispute about wages, hours or
working conditions. The Johnstown strike was
entirely an organizing strike 1t had as its object
to force our workers to join the c. I. O.
We repeat, we are not against labor. The
right to strike is as fundamental as the right to
work and the authorities of Johnstown pro-
tected those men who went on strike in their
legal picketing rights But we would not toll
crate interference with the majority of Cambria
employees in their legal right to work.
We submit that the function of government
is exactly that-the impartial administration of
laws guaranteeing the rights of the individual.
IT'S NO PART OF THE FUNCTIONS
OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT TO
FORCE-OR TO PERMIT ANYONE