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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
HIGGINS ESTATE TOTALS $24,593
Appraisal of Assets Was Filed in Probate Court
 This Morning

An estate of $245s3 was left by the late Frederick w. Higgins, who died last April II, it was disclosed by an appraisal of the assets of the estate filed today at the probate court. The estate included real es- tate holdings of 5000 and the balance in holdings, stocks, and cash. The cash included $936 on hand, and $5,438.89 in the Thomas ton Savings Bank.
 Property Included
 Three pieces of property are in- cluded: one on Newton terrace, one on Morningsids avenue, and the other on Windsor street. A mort gage with $2,750 yet due is included in the assets. The stocks include: 50 shares of Waterbury Rolling Mills, at $125 each, $6,250; 10 shares Kennecott Copper Go. at $57.50, $575; and 10 shares of Anaconda Brass & Copper company at $57, $57O. The assets were appraised by John G. Wilcox and Henry A. O'Neill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

Longview, Tex, May 15-(UP).- Roads were blocked through the southwest today against four fugi- tive convicts, one 8 life-termer an- other a mad man, who broke out of the Gregg county jail last night and fled in a police car. Oscar Graham, taller at Sulphur, Okla. was shot in the hand when he and other of- ficers engaged two men i'll battle
 there. The gunmen escaped and officers believed they were two of the convicts. The four criminals captured the jail where they had been confined, imprisoned their guards and opened the doors for a general delivery. Longview officers still did not know early today how many prisoners had left with them.
 Near Gilner, Texas, early today, a man resembling Goldie Mairston, one of the fugitives, wrecked Q stolen car and seemed badly hurt. He was given a ride to Gilner on a passing truck and there he dis appeared again. Hairston, scheduled for trial next week on $2,0OO rob bery charge, was leader of the plot. His companions were Laval Stevens, under sentence to life imprisonment as an habitual criminal; Norwood Mccall. a burglar who had been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
SECOND ROUND OF
 CHAMPIONSHIP

Bloomfield, N. J., May 15-(UP) Second round play for the Metro politan Open Golf Championship starts today provided the Forest Hills Field Club links are not sub merged by rail as they were yes- terday.
 All second round scores con- pleted before the deluge were can celled and the mashie wielders will start from their 18-hole totals of Thursday.
 Had yesterdays completed rounds been allowed to stand, Sam Snead, the White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, flash, would be so far in front as to be virtually unbeatable.
 He Topped five strokes from par yesterday morning, turning in a 65 which added to his 68 of Thursday, gave him 8 total of 133-seven un- der regular figures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
YOUNG ELEPHANT
 FOUND RELATIVES

New York, May Is - UP = The odor of hot roasted peanuts and a circus menagerie was too much today for Young Jumbo" an unemployed elephant. He had been the only elephant in w. P. A. sponsored carnival. When the tent was pulled down, he was locked Il, A garage to await another job. To- day he took a walk by himself. Police caught him two blocks away but none could persuade him to turn back home. He pushed ahead, ignoring trafiic lights and startled passersby.
 A few blocks away were the tents of Ringing Brothers, Barnum & Bailey circus, which had moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn. There "Young Jumbo" stopped. Cir CHS attendants said he must have sensed that some of his cousins were in the neighborhood.
 They agreed to permit him to stay with his relatives until to- night. when the circus closes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
DARTMOUTH IS
 AFTER HARVARD

Cambridge, Mass, May 16. = (UP) Dartmouth goes after its first dual meet victory over Harvard i'll 26 years today when track and field stars of the two colleges clash at Soldiers Field.
 Only once since the rivalry began in 1906 has Dartmouth emerged vic- torious. That was back in 1911 After all these barren years, the big green is represented by 8 for midable group and is a top-heavy favorite to win.
 Runner to Yale in last weeks heptagonal meet, Dartmouth is eX- pected to be paced to victory by Johnny Donovan of Lawrence, the intercollegiate high and low hurdles king ,and Captain Tony Geniawic2 of Lynn, intercollegiate shot put champion for the past two years.
 The two teams are well matched in the field events, but Dartmouth holds the balance of power on the track.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
ILLINOIS GETS
 HOLD OF SLAYER
Former Bible Class Teach= CT Left Victims Dead
 in Three States

Poughkeepsie, N. r., May 15.- (UP)-Lester Brockelhurst, 23~year- old former Bible class teacher and confessed itinerant murderer who left victims beside highways in Illinois, Arkansas and Texas, be- came the property of Illinois au- thorities today.
 Rockford, H., scene of the slay- ing of Alvin J. Theander on March 31, sent Sheriff Paul Johnson here to claim the prisoner, while Arkan- sas and Texas authorities were con- tent to send murder warrants by air mail.
 Eli Kellert, assistant district at torney of Duchess county, awarded the youth to the sheriff, but said that he could not be returned to Illinois until after he had answered charge if illegally possessing a pistol. .s>r May Take Girl Sheriff Johnson said he also wanted to take Bernice, Felton, Brockelhurst's 18-year-old sweet heart and companion on his "mur- der tour" which began in Rockford and ended here where State Troop CT Joseph Hunt halted their car because it had only one license
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
HENRY FORD TO
 BATTLE UNIONS
Auto Workers Have Set tied All Other Troubles;
 Tackle Ford at Once

Detroit, May 15.-(UP)-The United Automobile Workers Union settled the last of the newest series of spontaneous strikes in General Motors plants today, while Henry Ford opened a counter-attack in an attempt to prevent the union from gaining foothold in his factories. The veteran manufacturer, who had announced that he never would rec ognize any union, moved against the U. A. w. as its leaders ended all disputes with General Motors, Ford's chief competitor, and became free to concentrate on 8 campaign to unionize 10000 Ford Motor com- pany workers. Last of the General Motors strikes - affecting Fisher Body plants in Janesville, Wis.-was settled early today. Work will be resumed in the plants Monday.
 Ford Begins Fight
 Each Ford employe received a small card bearing these questions and comment by the management: "A monopoly of jobs in this coun- try is just as bad as monopoly of bread. What was the result of these strikes (strikes called by the union in plants of the General Motors, Chrysler, Hudson and Rec Com panies)? Merely that numbers of men put their necks into an iron collar. We're only trying to show who owns the collar.
 Figure it out for yourself. If you go into union, they have got you and what have you got?
 we have always made better bargain for our men than an out slider could. We have never had to bargain against our men, and we don't expect to begin now.
 "There is no mystery about the connection between corporation control and labor control. They are the two ends of the same rope. A little group of those who control both capital and labor will sit down in New York and settle prices, divi- dends and wages"
 Union Leaders Silent
 Union leaders had little comment They explained that Ford had made similar statements in recent inter- views, and they reiterated assertions thta the manufacturer eventually would be compelled to deal with the union as the collective bargaining agency for his workers.
 The union men were busy settling their latest series of disputes with
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
AUSTRALIA MADE
 SURPRISE MOVE
Powerful Unified Policy for Defense of All Britt
 ish Possessions
BY JOSEPH w. GREGG, JR. VY.:4oI Dvn., C&op Tnrrocuov douf \

United Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 London, May 15-(UP)-Austral- ian proposals for a powerful unified British empire defense policy and Pacific Ocean regional non-aggres- sion pact brought surprised com- ment today from delegates to the imperial conference.
 It had been predicted, before the conference opened yesterday, that defense questions would be left for later discussion particularly because the dominions do not want to com- init themselves in advance to par ticipation in any conflict which might involve Great Britain on the contingent of Europe.
 Striking Contrast
 But Prime Minister Joseph A. Lyons of Australia, ill striking con- trast to the formal words of other leaders in their opening speeches proposed at once the non-aggresslon pact and policy of mutual support of empire nations in face of any possible aggression. .
 We would submit that the Brit ish commonwealth-a lesser league of nations within a league-has its common interests developed to such degree that 1t is vital to the wei fare of its members to afford each other mutual support" he said "The principle is really the same as that which underlies the regional
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
PRATT, WHITNEY
 STRIKE INVERTED
800 Employees in Stamford Walkout; Violence Done
 in Bridgeport
(By United Press)

A strike of 1900 Pratt & Whitney tool workers at Hartford was avert ed today, at least for the time being, while 500 employees of a Stamford bearings firm walked out when their demands were refused.
 Violence broke out in the strike of 60 Bridgeport ash and garbage col lection workers, and police sought two men for assaulting replacement employees hired by the city.
 The threatened strike of workers at the Pratt & Whitney division of Niles s-Bement- Pond Co.,, was post poned indefinitely today by officials of the United Automobile Workers union when firm President Clayton R. Burt held the door open for fur ther negotiations.
 Burt met with workers represent atives for two hours yesterday and urged them to continue negotia- tions with plant managers, as he was leaving shortly on a European business trip.
 Stamford Strike
 Approximately 300 employees of the Norma Hoffman Bearings Corp,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
FORMER DEAN OF
 HARVARD DIES

Cambridge, Mass, May 15.-(UP) --Dr. Charles Homer HaskinS, 67, historian and former dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, died yesterday at his home.
 Born in Meadville, Pa, he grad uated from Johns Hopkins Univer- sity in 1887 and received his doc- toratc there in 1890. He became dean here in 1908, eight years after join ing the Harvard University staff. In 1881 he became profeSsor-emeritus. internationally known, hs had re- ceived honors from numerous Am erican and Europeon universities.
 He leaves a wife, two sons and a daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
DR. ECKENER IS
 STUDYING WRECK

Lakehurst, N. J., May 15. - a(UP) = Dr. Huga Eckener and fellow members of the German govern ment commission Investigating the Hindenburgh disaster studied today the inquiry record compiled by a special board of the Department oi Commerce.
 Eckener, Germany's foremost dir igible expert, inspected the linden burg ruins yesterday ruins Of a schip he designeted and commanded on its maiden voyage to the United States in 1886.
 The two Investigating bodies de- cided to hear survivors of the Hin denburg crew as quickly as possible so that they can go home to their families in Germany.
 Heinrich Kubis, chief steward ot the Hindenburg, testified that his first intimation that something was wrong was the sudden sinking oi the airship's tern. At the same time he heard "muffled explosion"
 Thirty five of the 97 persons aboard were killed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
AFF|DAv|TS ON
 BONDS SIGNED
Sen. COoney, Rep. Mitchell Pave Way for Sale of
 $l,685,OOO

Senator Joseph P. Cooney of Hartford and Representative Asahel Mitchell of Southbury late yester- day afternoon signed affidavits making possible the sale of $1,685,- 900 worth of bonds by the city of Waterbury. The sale of the bonds was authorized by the state legisla- ture during the past few weeks and the bills granting such authoriza- tion have been signled by Governor Wilbur L.. Cross.
 However, the sale will take place on May 20th at an adjourned meet ing of the board of aldermen. The special acts and general statutes enacted by the present session of the legislature will not be printed until after July 1st.
 Needed Some Speed
 Therefore the city of Waterbury in order to speed up its public im- provement program, found it nec- essary to obtain the afddavits of Senator Cooney, senate finance chairman, so as to present both signatures to the First National Bank of Boston which will act as the clearing house for the bonds tc be sold.
 Executive Secretary Thomas P Kelly was at the state Capitol late yesterday afternoon seeking the fOova%ivay,oI nYN pono Ol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

court bill Is headed for comprom- ise and the president for defeat 1T he forces the issue, but the decision may be a close one. Returning yeS- terday from his fishing vacation, MT. Roosevelt met his congressional leaders and revealed his legislative plans. There was no mention Of action this year to legislate for bus mess some compensation for the ad- vantages gained by labor under the collective bargaining guarantee or the Wagner Labor Relations Act.
 What President Wants
 Congressional leaders said MT. Roosevelt would:
 1. Require the senate to vote on his bill to expand the supreme court from nine to fifteen members.
 9. Compel congress to decide for itself how to effect @ 10 to 15 per cent saving in next years budget.
 3. Send a spicial message to con. gress next week proposing estab- lishment of additional federal power authorities patterned after IVA.
 4. Perhaps ask congress to enact minimum wage and maximum hours legislation at this session.
 It was notable that the conferees made no mention of executive de- partment reorganization, @ program now practically abandoned for thlS year.
 Committee Votes Tuesday
 The senate judiciary committee has been summoned to meet Tues day to vote on the Roosevelt court bill. Chairman Henry F. Ashurst said the committee would first con- slider the various compromise sub stitutes proposed by opposition dem- ocrats, married alike by their re- luctance to challenge the president and their inability to follow him on the court.
 Committee rejection of the Roose- welt expansion plan is a practical certainty, probably by vote of 10 to 8. Which of the various substi- tutes can obtain committee favor is not known but there is strong back ing for compromise expansion of the court by two justices to mem bership of eleven. But MT. RooSe- velt's prestige will be dimmed if the committee rejects his own plan and it may suffer further in the battle
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
MISS DIETRICH
 GAVE THEM SCARE

s,f Hollywood, May 15-UP)-Mar-
 lene Dietrich HollyWood's first heat victim of the season, recovered today from collapse in the studio wardrobe room. The languid Ger man star gave Paramount studio a fright yesterday when she swooned while spending 8 hot afternoon be- ing fitted for a wardrobe for her new picture. Quickly revived by the studio physician, she went home Heat and the fact that she had had no lunch caused the collapse, the doctor said. Numerous summer heat faintings by stars have forced studios to air-condition many of the big tightly closed sound stages where the talkies are filmed away from street noises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

CSNO U44A0 oO4AA4AA(As OO0A regular schedule of transport flights between New York and Miami, ac- cording to Captain Eddie V. Ricker- packer, general manager of the Eastern Air Lines which employs them.
 Merrill and Lambie landed at Floyd Bennett field at 4:35 p. nl., A hours, 9 minutes and 9 seconos after taking off from southport Beach at Liverpool England. Tne elapsedGtime included a stop at Suuantum, Mass, where they checked their gasoline. A guage had failed to function.
 Had Flown Blind
 Merrill revealed that they had flown blind all the way on the west ward passage which was completed just five days after they had taken off from the same field for England. we were in the clouds all the way from Ireland to. Squantum." he said after police had hustled him through the crowd of several thous- and that had waited for him all afternoon. We flew at about 2,0OO feet to avoid strong headwinds. It was a pleasant flight despite the weather. Jack and I had perfect confidence in each other and we were comfortable"
 Lambie confined his remarks to the statement that Dick did all the work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
SMALLER LOCAL
 PLANTS DELAY
Are Considering Situation on Wage Increases;
 They May Follow

The majority of Waterbury's lesser factories were observing the week end holiday today, and no further announcements of wage increases had been forthcoming until press time. Officials of several of the smaller concerns were considering the situation" and could not defl- nitely say as to whether any an- nouncement of increase would be made. Monday should see some developments.
 Three Leaders i'm Line
 The American Brass company, Scovill Manufacturing company, and the Chase Brass & Copper company announced raises of five cents an hour for hourly wage earners, and equal increases for piece workers yesterday. All branches of each firm will benefit, and several thousands of Waterburians read the bulletins posted with considerable joy yester- day.
 Not only the day workers but also the night shifts will receive extra wages under the terms of the bull letins, and as in the past, time ano half will be paid for more than eight hours work day, or 40 hours per week.
 ScOvill Announcement
 A Scovill company announce ment said:
 Effective in this plant as May 16, and until further notice there will be added to the earnings of hourly and piece workers fivt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
ONE MAN KILLED,
 ANOTHER HURT

Maiden, Mass, May l5.-tUP).- one man lost his life and another was recovering at a hospital to- day after their automobile tSlshed info the rear of a parked truck on Eastern avenue last night.
 Retis R. Wheaton, 34. of Saugus was dead when pulled from the car.
 Ernest R. Sweet, 37, also of Saul v,,s the driver, was hospitalized for cuts and bruises.
 Arthur I. Ston of Maiden, the truck driver, was unhurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
HOTEL PRESIDENT

New Haven, Conn, May 15-(UP) Willard B. Rogers, Hartford, member of the state publicity com- mission, today held the presidency of the Connecticut Hotel associa- tion for the third time following his election yesterday at a meeting of the organization.
 Clyde Jennings, Waterbury, was named vice president, and Mrs. Mildred Farnham, Hartford, secre- tary-treaSurer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
GIRL IMPROVES

Whitinsville, Mass, May 15-(UP) -Winona Nelson, two, continued to show improvement today, but her name remained on the danger list at Whitinsville hospital where she has been confined for 16 days as a result of 92 hours exposure in rain soaked Upton woods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
COMPLETE REST

Hollywood, May IS = (UP) - Peter Lorre, movie actor, was con- fined to him home with a nervous breakdown today and physicians ordered . complete rest. Overwork was blamed. With his latest picture, Lancer Spy," already started, the studio is attempting to shuot around Lorre until he recovers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
POLICEMAN, MAYOR

Lowell, Mass, May 15- (UP) = John J. Donovan, 65, who rose from police man to mayor and later re- turned to his ''beat," died at a hospital last night. He was a patrOlman from 1898 to 1923, mayor until 1927. then policeman until death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
Dick Merrill To
 Enter Memorial Race Next August
He md His COPOt Lambie Will Join Lindbergh Event in Drive to Paris-Wll Use Same Plane
 That Won Him Victory

New York, May 15- UP) Y Henry T. Dck) Merrill only flyer fly the North Atlantic four times hoped today memorial race from New York to Paris He and his CO., pilot John S. Lambie, IT, who completed the first com
 ercia roundrp plane flight to England late yesteroay afternoon will use the same Lockheed Electra plane in the raca tis srnnner Rot will return in few days to their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
Late Neus Flashes
CABINET QUITS

London, May 15-UP) An exchange telegraph dispatch from Valencia as, serted today that the Spanish Loyalist cabinet, headed by Francisco Largo Caballero, had resigned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
OWES INCOME TAX

Hollywood, May IS (UP) - charles Farrell, screen actor, owes Si 396 in income taxes and his wife. Virginia valli, $l.405, the federal government charged in liens on file today. They are for 1854 incomes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
ASKS FOR
 SHOWDOWN; WANTS NO
 COMPROMISE ON COURT
Back From Vacation Ready to Fight; Some Protests Made He Might
 Split His Party
BY LYLE c. WILSON Limited Press Staff CorrespOndent)

Washington, May IS. = CUP) = President Roosevelt eplosvey controversial program before
 today and moved to hammer his judiciary reorganization bill to showdown vote There democratic protests that Mr. Roosevelts court tactics would split the party permanently Consensus of observers is that the
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Rain, Cool Tonight; Sunday Fair, Warmer
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