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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
CHINA HAS PLAN
 TO BLOCK JAPAN
Four.Point Proposal Made Today Before Confer.
 ence at Brussels
By WALLACE CARROLL

United Press Stan Correspondcne)
 Brussels, Nov, iD--(UP) --chlnA followed up her demand for Sanc- tions against Japan today with q four. .point proposal to halt Japan by concerted international action. china circulated the propasl among tho delegates to the for eastern con- ference as they met to approve q joint declaration, initiated by the United States, Britain and France, denouneing Japan and implying pos- sibie eoercive measures, China made the following proposals:
 l. An embargo on the supply to Japan of materials essential for war or for industrial purposes.
 2. A boycott on Japanese exports and Japanese shipping.
 3. Refusal to give credit to Japan.
 1. Extension of aid to China by supplying her with war materials and credit.
 The Chinese document said:
 Economic Measure
 "Inasmuch as Japan depends to a very great extent upon foreign sources for the supply of materials both for war and industrial pur- poses, economic measures aiming at cutting of the supply of such ma terials, or to begin with, certain principal items. will therefore pro- duce some salutary effect on her.
 "Jauan also dependS very largely on her exports and to a lesser de-
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Gold Wedding Ring Leads
 To Woman Identification

from the social register several years ago after she was involved in several escapades which Philadelphia sources said brought her into dis repute.
 She disappeared from the Colonial Liner steamer Arrow, enroute rom New York to Providence, Nov. l. Her pocketbook. found on the deck contained a note threatening suicide. At the time she reportedly owed sev- eral hotel bills and was wanted for questioning by Philadelphia police in a drunken driving case.
 The body. clad only in girdle and a stocking. was found early yes terady by a scallop fisherman. Be- sides the gold wedding ring. there was an imitation diamond engage ment ring. Nearpy was suede pump that fitted the woman's left foot.
 Shortly after discovery of the body A G.man was sent to view the re- mains in the remote possibility the woman might have been Mrs. Grace Parsons. believed slain by kidnapeTs. This theory was soon discarded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
BODY OF HARVARD
 YOUTH IS SOUGHT

Boston, Nov. i5-(UP)-Dragging of Charles river was resumed at dawn today as police sought trace of P. William Burgess, 2l, of Gin cinnati, O., first-year student at Harvard Law school.
 An overcoat and hat beGr'r" 'h' initials IF. w. B." and the label of Mabley & Carew of Cincinnati weit found on West Boston bridge yeSter- day. With the clothing was this un- signed notation on the back of a bank deposit slip:
 T am sorry"
 Burgess has been missing since Saturday. Identification was com plicated, however, by discovery of a watch inscribed, D. c. Collins, Jr, from father, May 19, 1903"
 Though no one was seen jump ing from the bridge, four persons told police they heard choking calls for help as they crossed the span.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
BISHOP HAFEY IN
 HIS NEW OFFICE

Scranton, Pa. Nov. i5-(UP)- The Most Rev. William J. ,Hafey as- sumes his duties today As bishop coadjutor of the Scranton diocese of the Roman Catholic church. Bi- shop Hafey was to arrive by motor from Raleigh, N. C.. and celebrate solemn benediction at St. Peters Cathedral. The welcoming recep- ton was simple and informal in ac- cordance with the prelate5 wishes. Bishop Hafey, who established snd presided over the Southern See for l2 years, was the youngest bishop in the church when he went to Ea- leigh.
 At a farewell meeting at Raleigh which was attended by 75 priests Of thc diocese. Bishop ,Hafe2 was ex- tolled by State Commissioner of Revenue A. J. Maxwell. Bishop Flu. gene J. McGuinness of Chicago will succeed Bishop Haley at Raleigh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
CENSUS PLAN ON
 UNEMPLOYMENT
President Points Out Way Toward Permanent Cure
 for JObless
BY c. |. sULzBERGEH

United Press Stan COrespOn0ensD
 Washington, Nov. ib.--(UP) = President Roosevelt pointed his ad- ministration today toward a per- mancnt cure for unemployment, inc dicating that private industry and agriculture would Do expected to absorb unused inan.power under . long-range program to aid the job- less.
 In Q fircside chat urging coopera- ton with the federal government iia It's attempt this week to count the unemployed, MT. Roosevelt declared that the new deal. through cooperh- tive planning, would seek to curb industrial production eXceSseS.
 MT. Roosevelt said that, unlike some nations, i've Americans do not want to solve "the unemployment problem by starting huge armament programs. But he called for coopera" ton fin "a sensible first step to a constructive unemployment pro- gram" through registration in tho employment census to be conducted tomorrow.
 Unemployment Census
 The president brought to a ciose with his "chat" from the White House last night the campaign
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
ALDERMEN WILL
 MEET TONIGHT.
It's Expected Mayor Hayes
 and Other Candidates . Will Be Certified

Ofaeiai confirmation of the cleo. ton of Mayor Prank Hayes to his fifth term as head of Watorbury'S city government Is expected when tho board of aldermen holds on ad. jouMod meeting tonight at tho City Hall. A committee of the board will report on the final figures sub. mitted by Chief Moderator James MeMahon.
 Tho committee was appointed at tho last meeting of the board. Al that time, the election figures were still in dispute, Since then, however, tho recount has been completed.
 Certify Election
 Tho board tonight will certify the election Of Mayor Hayes, Other lean- didates to Do certified will be ehor- wood Rowland, successful Fusion candidate for city comptroller: Mrs, Mary Q, Kilmartin, successful can. didAto for town ciork; City Sheriff Angelo Nardona, successful Demo. cratic candidate: City Treasurer Edward Tuttio: City Clerk John P, FitHlnAuriee. Tho certified vote to. night will give tho FuSionists c ma. jority of ono on tho board Of alder. men, and tho Democrats Q majority of ono on the board of education,
 Public Hearing
 Tho aldermen tnight will Dc ask. cd to order c public hearing on Q request for c change in tho Eoning ordinance, affecting drandview ave. nue. owners of two pieces of prop- erty arc tho petitioners, The ro- quest has been referred to tho board of aldermen for action. Tho only regular meeting of tho board of aldermen after tonight b scheduled for December c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

Washington, Nov. l5 - (UP) - Governors of four New England states appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission today to testify in the hearings on reorgani- zation of the New Haven Railroad system. The governors are:. Lewis o. Burrows, Maine; Charles F. Hurley, Massachusetts; George D. Aiken, Vermont; and Francis P. Murphy, New Hampshire. Last week Gov. Robert E. Quinn of Rhode Island testified before the commission urging separation of the Providence and Worcester Railroad from the New Haven system.
 The governors will testify re- garding the nature and extent of the stock holdings of the Pennsyl- vania Railroad and holding com- panies in the New Haven system: of the holdings of the Boston and Maine Railroad: the holdings Of the New Haven in the Boston Rail- road xolding company. and the ownership of Boston and Maine stock by the Boston Railroad Hold lIIs company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

Oak Bluffs, Mass, Nov. 15-(UP) A gold wedding ring led to the tentative Identification today of a semi-nude body washed ashore yes- terday as that of Mrs. Raldolph B. Shackelford, 40, Philadelphia matron who disappeared from a Providence, R. I.-New York steamer Nov. 1.
 State police awaited receipt of records from the Philadelphia miss- ing persons bureau for information that would clinch the Identification.
 Though investigators were virtual ly satisfied the woman was suicide, Medical Examiner Francis Buckley will perform an autopsy. Head bruises probably were caused by bat tering against rocks In heavy seas, state police said.
 The wedding ring bore the in- scription R. B. s. to E. II. N. Jan. lA, i9i6." Mrs. ShackelfordS maiden name was Ellen H. Nicholson. She was the daughter of former Attor. ney General John R. Nicholson oI Delaware. Her name was dropped
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
Nelv Haven RaillOay Being Discussed At Washington

New England states have taken direct interest in the reorganiza- ton of the New Haven system. Last week A. J. County, vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad testified that his company owned 1852 per cent of the total outstanding New Haven stock. r.
 He said the Pennsylvania Rail- road was willing to place its entire holdings, or any securities obtained through reorganization plan, in trust for voting purposes with "in- dependent and responsible trus- tees"
 County complained that the re- organization plan of New Haven directors used inadequate" earn- ing estimates. gave undue weight to depression conditions" and neg lected" to consider projected econo- mics or the cyclic return of prcs- porous railroad operation.
 He objected to proposed $l,OOO.- 900 capital fund to be taken annually from earnings. and sue- gested instead that he fund should be limited to one-hHlf of one per cent of operating revenues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
INFLUENZA HITS
 MOVIE INDUSTRY

Hollywood. Nov. i6--(Up)-Inilu. enya was sweeping tho motion pic. turo industry today and as one of the results tho Ritz Brothers were working h steam heated canal waters and being drenehed by chili.proof rains. Constance Ben- nett, Dixie Dunbar, Brian Aherno and other stars were ill, and Pro. ducer Samuel 0oldwyn took no chance on tho comedians, what with Al Ritz just recovering from Q severe cold.
 The Hollywood Venetian canal In which three comedians were be. ing ducked among tho gondolas was heated to Q comfortable tenn. perat,lre. Al Ritz was given 6 close- fitting rubber suit to wear beneath his clothing. He wore 1t in one scene camc out soaked with precipitation, and took 1t of.
 Hal Roach, producer, had taken out e blanket health insurance pol- icy for his current picture about ten minutes before Miss Bennett be. came i'll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

"An immediate task" said Mrs Roosevelt, "S to try to increase the use of private capital to create ems ployment. Private enterprise, with cooperation on the part Of the goy- eminent, can advance to higher levels of industrial activity than those reached earlier this year. "such advance will assure bal. anced budgets"
 Mir. Roosevelt said that . little later in the session he would siil,Hs proposals to encourage priYate a4Isl tals entry into the housing field uia q large scale. " He declared, also, that the prob~ lems of railroads and public utiil~ ties must be given attention, Ai. though noting that "because os thoroughly unSound financing ox- tending over many years, solutions will frankly be difiicult."
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
DUCHESS WILL
 BECOME PATRON

Paris, Nov. i5-(UP)-The Duch- ess of Windsor will take the role of patron at e British charity function for the first time Saturday when, with the Duke assisting, she will open the annual sale of fashionable Christ church in the suburb Of NeuIlly.
 The Rsv. w. H. P, Couldridgc, Church Of England chaplain of Christ church. announced today that the Duke and Duchess had "graciously" promised to be pres ent. The Duchess will formally open the sale under the chaplain's plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
Congress Opens Today for Special Leg islation; Private Capital Must Help
 Boom Employment N
UNLESS THIS IS DONE GOVT
 MUST PERFORCE INTERVENE
By LYLE c. WILSON United Press Stan CorrespondenO

Washington, Nov. 15 - (UP) - President Roosevelt, noted marked recession in industrial production" in his message opening the special ses. sion of congress- today called for cooperation of all citizens to check the setback and lay the ground work for general recovery
 Tightening Tax Burdens M The President called for special consideration of the problem of Tightening tax burdens small business men and removal of unjust provisions in the revenue strc ture He advised against revision that might create new injustices,
 His Four Point Program His proposal for tax revision in addition to four point program for enactment of: CD Farm control egs. iation. l2) Wages-hours provisions. (3) Government reorganization. (4 Regional planning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

extent that Q round 9b00,000 VIII Do paid to about i2,000 depoSitors Dec. l, with the club deposits end. Ing ct the close of this week.
 What Every Bank Pays
 Tho Waterbury Trust company will pay about ei00,000 and the Waterbury National bank about S30,o00. The percentages of in- ereaSes ct the Waterbury Savings Waterbury Trust, and Waterbury National, of Christmas club deposits over l030 arc, respectively; 20 per cent, 20 per cent, and 20 per cent 1t was estimated.
 In Connecticut, $s,3oo0o0 will DO paid club deposltorS and the total for the country will Do about S320,. 100000 to e,8o0,ooo depositors in 4,- B0Q banks.
 A Little Behind
 While the Waterbury banks show m increase of this type of weekly saving the, annual distribution for thls year and tho number of mem. borS participating have not kept StAp with increased employment and increased payrollS nationally. De- cHNSed revenue from investments, dIlO to low rates for money, and increased operating expenses for banks have made it impossible Tor many commercial banks to handle
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
Highlights Of Message

Washington. Nox l6-tUPl--lm. p0rtant points In President Roose. velts message to congress tolay' ia,,ltassssh ,bst S-+--------- les''F
 "SinCe y0ur adjournment In August there has been . marked recession in industrial production following . fairly steady advance fot more than four years" "The present decline has not reached serious proportions. But it has the effect of decreasing the national income--and that is . matter of definite concern"
 "With the eXercise of ordinary prudence, there is no reason why we should suffer any prolonged recession, let alone any general economic paralysis. Despite some maiad justmcnts, which can be corrected, underlying conditions are not unfavorable."
 we should give special c0nsId. eration to Tightening the inequit. able (tax) burdens on the enter. prise of the small business men of the nati0D."
 "We need an 'all.wcather' farm plan--a plan that uses the reason. able surpluseS Of . year of good weather Co carry over food supplies to make up the shortages of year of bad weather"
 "l believe that the congress can constitutionally write an adequate farm act that will he within the broad meaning Of the Constltu. tion."
 "The exploitation of child labor and the undercutting of wages and the stretching of hours of the poorest paid workers in periods of business recession has c serious ef. feet on buying power. In the in. terest of the national economy such adjustments as must be made should not be at the expense of those least able to bear them"
 "This docs not mean that legis- lation must require immediate uniform minimum hour or wage standards; that Is the ultimate goal"
 "The experience Of states and municipalities definitely proves that reorganization of government
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
President Roosevelt Appeals For Generous Cooperation Of
 Citizens ForRetur11 OfBuSinesS
Wrecked Cre1U Fights Sharks To Save Liues
to Send Out s. o. S.-Scenes of Terror De. scribed as Greek Ship Sinks

Norfolk Va. Nov 15-(UP)-Bortas Balaskas, third engineer the foundered Greek eher Tzenny Chandrs charged that the first SOS sent from the vessel only after he drew knife and threatened to kill the radio oper ator unless he called for aid
 Balaskas rescued from Shark-nfested waters off Cape atteras with l4 other crew members by the coast guard cutter Mendota described the sinking of the vessel through
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
5000 People h
 Waterbury WH. Share In Funds
Three Local Banks Conduct Those Clubs Yearly Sav- ings Accounts Have Increased here-Over
 S8,OOO,OOO to Be Paid in State

Christmas Club funds to the total of $636000 will be paid to about 15000 persons in Waterbury the first of next month And Christmas Clubs and banks in spite of recent business recession find that the club and other savings accounts show an increase of between 20 and 2 per cent over the season last year Three Water Savings bank featuring this plan of weekly savings to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
SCHOOL sUPT. DIES

Pennington. Conn, Nov. l5 --(u. P0-Funeral services will be held Tuesday for A. Lee Derby, 5l, gen. eral superintendent at Miss Porter's school for 25 years. who died Sum day after a long illness. Derby form erly tax collector for the borough of Pennington and fire department chief. He leaves his widow, parents and three daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

an interpreter at Marine hospital here.
 Laden with scrap iron consigned for Europe, the Tsenny Chandris was battered by mountainous seas for three days, he said, before she finally went down. Of her crew of 90 men, al survivors were picked up by the MendotA and the American tanker, Swiftsure.
 Dalaskas said that the crew do. mAnded that Capt, George Confo. panoclis send an sos hours before the vessels first distress call ac. tuAly was flashed.
 The captain, however, ordered the men back to tho pumps, appar- cntly in the belief that the vessel could ride out the storm, BalaskaS said.
 Forced sos Call
 Finally, the third engineer Said' tho pumps were Swainped, BalaskNS said ho went to tho radio room, demanded that an sos Do sent, and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
NEW ARMyWI .'JO|N"CHINESE
Veterans of Far West to Give Help; Cross River
 After 300 Years

Telegraph Editors Note! Jack Belden, United Press stan corrc' spondent with the Chinese armies In the northwest, reported today, lM the first dispatch direct from that front In many days, that troops from Csechuan province had reinforced the Chinese army for Q new stand against the Japa. nesc In Shansl province. Bcldcn had been out of communication during the final phase Of the fight for Talyuan because the city was cut of by attacking Japanese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Nov. 15-(UP)-Gov. ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Nov l2th, compared with q year ago: T'his Year Expenses Last Yeas $2,S31 1,157,GSS.74 .$2,597,77S,lO4.i4
 Receipts $2,146,52s, ,3O9.21 $1,517,oos.so7.1e
 Deficit $6S4,629.37O.5s s1,OsO,7ss,1sc,ss
 Cash Balance $1.575.53G.s17.7G
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
By JACK BELDEN

(uNlted Press StAH COfrcsp0nucut)
 Feneyang. China, Nov. 7-tUP)-- (Via Shanghai and Manila, Nov. is| --Chinee troops from sSechuan province In tho far west, crossing the Yellow river for the first time in 300 years, arrived today to join the Chinese army of tho northwest.
 The szechuan troops, c new and important token of tho unity that has come to China after centuries 0 finter-p provincial rivalry, arrived on this shansi province battle front only in time to meet the troops re-. treating from Taiyuan, capital Of shansi province.
 Arc Veteran Fighters
 The 9zechuan troops are veterans and they are inured to the rigors of mountain warfare. which obtains In much of this part of the country. It was intimated that they would
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Winchell Is On
 The Job Again

WALTER WINCHELL after . prolonged vacation due to nervous break k-dOwn resumes his nationwide read column today. Once more Americas most ver- bose cOIumnist gees into his stride, rejuvenated and ready to entertain daily his millions of friends. Readers of The DEMOCRAT can once more find his spark ling witticisms every eve ming in their favOrite newspaper. Mir. WinchclPs column as in the past will be found daily in the first two columhs of the second section of The
 DEM0cRAT Turn to Page II Toiay
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
TAe Weather

Cloudy, Colder Tonight, Tuesday Light Rain.
 Full Weather Report Page :
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-01-08
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Miss Edna Russell, 22O1 Fifth
Avenue So, entertained at Christ
mas pyjama party on December
25. Breakfast was served by the
hostess at z a. m. The guests pres
ent were the Misses Marguerite
Tresvan, Beneta Edwards, Dorothy
Gardner, jeanette Williams and
Mrs. Helen Galloway.
NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGE CLUB
The Neighborhood Bridge Club
met Monday, January 4, at the
home of Mrs. Percy Hughes, $500
Fourth Avenue So. The prizes were
won by Mrs. Owen Wells, first;
Mrs. Donald Brady, second; and
Mrs. Ed Stewart, BOBBY. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-01-08

Mrs. Lorena Griffin, daughter
of Mrs. Lenora Cox of SGT Ron
do Street, was quietly married in
the presence of relatives and close
friends Wednesday, December 80,
at 700 p. m. to Mr.. Emerson Har-
ris, prominent business man of
Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Griffin
wore a green chiffon velvet after
noon dress and a corsage of roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Tyler
were the attendants. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harris left Tuesday evening, jan
uary 5, for Kalamazoo where they
will be at home at 634 E. Walnut
Street. The winning charm and
personality of Mrs. Harris will
make her a welcome addition to
the social circles in that city.
Following the wedding cere-
mony of the Harris, the newly
weds, their attendants, and several
others were entertained informally
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. B.
Williams of 4445 First Avenue
South, Minneapolis.
Invitations have been issued by
the Sans-Tache' Club for it's an
nual party, Friday evening, Janu-
airy 8, at the Halle @. Brown House
from ten to one-thirty. The affair
will be formal.
After spending a most delight
full Christmas holiday season with
his parents and sister, Thomas
Andrew Neal left Friday evening,
January 1, for West Virginia State
College where he is student. Mr..
Neal is president of the Scroller
Club of Tau Chapter of Kappa AL
pha Psi at West Virginia State,
and reports a full program for
the remainder of the school year.
Mr.. James Griffin, son of Mrs.
Emerson Harris Of Kalamazoo,
Michigan, left Saturday, January
2, to resume his studies at West
Virginia State College.
Mrs. G. w. Oliver was one of
the aides at the Clarence H. Roper
anniversary December 26. Her
name was inadvertently omitted.
Quoting from my "Yuletide Re-
Elections" column in the Christmas
issue, "For more people that don't
gossip-like Hattie Walker" For
the benefit of the several friends
of Mrs. Walker who took this as
slam. Would like to say that Mrs.
Walker is one of the very small
minority who minds her own bust
ness and doesn't spend half or
more than half of her time Cos
siping. Hope that explains salts
factorily!
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore F. Allen
entertained a few friends infor-
mally Wednesday evening, Decem-
Der 80, honoring Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene F. Henderson (Henrietta Bo-
naparte) and the other members of
the bridal party.