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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
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 Met School Supt.
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provisions are being arranged un- der the guidance of pr. Condon, Several parents have been inter. viewed and satisfied on this suhjct,
 Relative to state Board
 Dr. Condon said that he had read The Democrats story on the situa- ton last night In which OomInts. sioner of Education Ernest w. But. terheld sad the State Board would not take any action here. Commas sioner BuVtertield made such Q re- mark in reply to Q letter from Stan- .ey Novitsky, chairman of the pro. test commlttee, he told The Demo- crat. MT. Novitsky had not recelved the letter until Q late hour today he said.
 Truant Officer Donahuo said that he had oil cases unuer anvessigation, and was warning the parents. He said he would take no action with. out first consulting with Dr. Con. uon, Mucn ot has Work WAS done yesterday In the scovtll street dls' trict wnere Mrs. Angeilne PAluFnDa mas been ass.gned as worker for tho proteSt committee.
 "Wln Back Croft" Is Slogan
 All workers of the protest com. mittee are heseeohing heads of fam. lilies to keep their children from tho substitute schools, to win back Croft school for the children"
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within 24 hours"
 A spokesman for the orelgn ofiice hinted that Japan might demand territorial concessions In China should 0eneralisslmo Chiang Kali Shek and his followers continue to resist Japan.
 He insisted, however, that Japan at present was without any terri. torial designs In China but admit ted that the Tokyo government might take a sterner attitude unless Oeneralissimo Chiang admitted de- feat speedily.
 Strained Relations
 Washington, Dec. 8 = (UP0 = State department offlcials today ex- pected relations between the United States and Japan to become more strained as 6 result of Japan's cap- ture of Nanking.
 When Japan attempts to consoli- date her military conquest of China Into trade and economic advantages, officials here anticipate c real strain on merican-Japanese relations. Any attempt by Japan to close the "open door" in China for the trade of all nations, or to seek special ad- vantage for Japanese products in that market, will be protested by this government officials indicated.
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Continued from Page D tions to defend the capital which the government ofilcially has aban- doned
 (Although reliable reports in Shanghai said that Generalissimo Chiang and his wife had fled inland by plane, dispatches from Hankow, temporary capital further up the Yangtse, said that Chiang was travelling around the Nanking sector personally directing operations Ed.
 The United States gun boat Guam was to arrive at Wuhu, 60 miles southwest of Nanking, today to take aboard foreign refugees. The defen- ders of Wuhu were hard.pressed according to reports reaching here,
 Correspondent On Hand
 This correspondent made a 40' mile tour of the Nanking front to. day and saw no evidence that the Chinese were following "scorched earth" policy of laying waste to the territory or leveling walls In the face of the Japanese advance.
 Some time ago they had destroyed bridge and villages within 0 dozen miles of Nanking in pursuance Of the policy of not leaving anything which the Japanese could use against the Chinese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
NEW SECRETARY
 FOR MANVILLE
Tommy Is Not Going to Get Married Again to
 Anybody

, New Rochelle, N. r, Dec. B. (UP).-Tommy Manvllle, the con- noisseur of blondes, is looking for Q new secretary today because Dolly 0oering, who used to take dietation sitting on his lap, has been "aeting temperamental of late". A boids faced advertisement, covering about half q page, appeared in this inorns ing'S newspapers. It read:
 "Wanted: A secretary; Tommy Manville, P. Q. Box 1902, New Re. chelie, N. F."
 The asbestos heir reSorted to full. page advertisements when ho was looking for c lawyer to help him settle his marital difficulties with Mrs. Manville No. {, blonde Mar. ceile Edwards. She went to Reno, NeVu after ManVille reportediy agreed to pay S26o,ooo for his free. dom.
 Miss ooering lasted two years at Bon Repos, Manville's 2S.room es- tate. Manville said:
 Not Marrying Again aSOiivD WiO blOov tuitbVuo buSEU~ tary in the world up to now. hes found out that Tommy ManVilie is not getting married again.
 '"rommy, for once In hiS life, CD. preclateS his freedom to such an extent that any secretary, miliions airesS, social climber or girl friend cannot convince Tommy to pay $26o,ooo again for something people call romance.
 "so consequently his office is without c secretary, and any new secretary must Do sure she intends to be e secretary and Is not applys ing to Do TommyS fifth wife"
 Manville prefers blondes, but he didn't say that brunettes or red. heads were taboo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
FLAVIN BELIEVES
 WIFE WAS KILLED

Carmel, caiify Doc. e-tUp}-- Martin Fiavin, tho playwright, Abandoned hope for his lost wife to: day and believed that Bhe slipped and f0ll from c bluff Of their Beas side estate and had drowned in tho Pacific. 4 hundred C.CC. youths continued c search along tho ragged Shorolino cliffs after finding Mrs. FiaVin'S camera and her shoe which had drifted against C rock below Yankee Point.
 ehe has been missing since Mens day morning, whom her gardener SEW her taking SnapshotS near the house.
 Yankee Cliff b on the yiavin pro. perty. but several hundred feet from tho house. The estate is in an ars tists' colony and comprises several acres,
 FlaVin, who won the Pulitzer prize in 1929 for his play "CFiininai code" settled if tic colony here in 1883. flo has been under contract, to Mes doidwynsMayer studio iately to write movie scenarios.
 Mrs. Tlayii was B9, the mother of three children,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
SKELETON CAUSE OF AN ARGUMENT

Raymondvilie, Tex. Dec. 9-tUp) John Dlanton's mother and tho sheriff argued today over the adens tity of Q skeleton found in tho brush near the great king ranch, and tempers ran high again ia tho feud between farmers end cowboys over feneed.in lands and free hunt. Ing rights.
 John DlAnton and his father, Luther, have been missing since Nov i0, io50, when they supposedly sot out to hunt ducks on tho forbidden lands of the 2,0oo,00o.aero King ranch. Friends think tho King cowboys killed them for poaching and disposed of the bodies.
 A Mexican hunter found the Sko. teton on c 2b0saero tract Of brush Sunday, ii miles southwest of tho King ranch fence. The bones had been charred by A frush fire and little was left of them. Mrs. Luther Dlanton said they were tho remains of her son beyond c doubt. Sheriff Howard cragg Of Willaey County said they positively were not.
 Sheriff Cragg said "!t appears that tho body Icy whore 1t was found for three or four years ct least, and I believe we will find that it was deposited there by the flood of io93."
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the entire cooperation of Manages Edward Fitzpatrick of Loew Polls, c great show will be presented, ono which will prove fascinating to every youngster in town, and from the suburbs, too. The admission to this show will Do some article ot nor. on.porishable food, such AS cameo goods, vegetables, meats, anything that will prove suitable offering to tho families who will benefit.
 Eiks Co Supervise
 The Waterbury Lodge Of Elkg, with Exalted Ruler James ", Neaglo In charge, will supervise tho filling of baskets and distribution to needy families. Last year there were several truekloads Of goods donated as "Admission" to the mammoth Poll show,
 Tho program this year VIII DO on Q grAnder scale than ever, too, with everything from Mickey Mouse" to the reAringest comedies of Afneriea's faVorite comedians on the screen. Manager Fitzpatrick says no has been particularly lucky ' in | being able to book tho best comedies and features produced u recent weeks.
 (aood Vaudeville Acts
 There will Do fine vaudeville acts, with Harry DO Verkon, Tho Demo, crat's coinmentator on "funnies' and founder of the Unele Harry club. Rg master Of ceremonies. Wils liam B, (BilD Tasiiio, tho well. known leader of the Wayerly Inn music, Will bring his band, dona!!- Inc hiS services aB he has Ri1nuals
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Children OF City To
 Play Santa Claus
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iy for The Democrats grand Christi mas benefit show.
 90, to every youngster living in Waterbury and vicinity, and to the parents, The Democrat extends Q cordial invitation to Do at tho LoeW Poll theater before Q o'clock Friday morning, December 24, the morning before Christmas. Just bring alonB some food of tho kind which some needy family would appreciate and then sec the greatest show of the season.
 Another Great Show
 But don't I orgot that there's another great show to Do given be- fore that time, however. Uncle Harry DeVofkon is staging c wonder. ful dancing and singing show out ct Hamilton Park pavilion next Sat- 'urday afternoon ct 2;90 o'clock ct which thero'll Dc performances by more than 100 children, pupils Of tho Universal Studies. The tiny admis' sion price will be for C similar pur' pose, to provide baskets for needy families on ohrishneB Day.
 ThIs show, to Do staged by chll. dren from four to thirteen years old, will be under the sponsorship Of the Uncle Harry Club and the members arc urged by Uncle Harry to toll Ali of their friends about tho party, Uncle Harry will speak about iL lIl his program over Station WATit every week.day evening, too.
 Make a note Of those dates, youngsters. Saturday afternoon next at Hamilton park for tho Uncle Harry Club show with Universal Studio children performing, first Then, Friday morning, Q o'clock DO. cember 24th, the Loew Poll theatei for The Democrats ohristi'aS marty,
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NEW GOLD WAVE
 HITS COUNTRY
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many northern and central states and made highway traftle hazardous
 Crops worth millions Of dollars were imperllled by the souths un' usually low temperatures. Florida citrus growers said their crops hao been damaged only slightly, nu' truck gardeners estimated theu damage at 70 per cent,
 Many deaths were attributed to the cold and to automobile accidents caused by icy streets. Dixie counted at least l6 deaths due to the weeth-
 Rain was falling in some eastern states today and forecasters pre-" dlcted 1t would turn to snow before The Pacific coast and the south. ern tip of Texas escaped the colo wave. ,,
 Buffalo described It's blizzard as the worst December snow storm in 10 yearr, and one fatality was TO: corded, Most of western and central New York was blanketed with 0 foot of snow and Kenmore, Q Bur. faio suburb, virtually was isolated. All but one street was closed by drifting snow.
 Train and bus schedules were s.ls- pended or delayed In some sections
 Other low temperatures at ! D. m, Included: Huron, s. D., . below; seward, Neb. 10 below; L@ Crosse, WiS,, 10: Terre Haute, Ind" l4; Lansing, Mich., ie; Denver, (; san Diego, Califu 4S; Los Angeles, o2i san Francisco, 62; Portland, ore, S9; seattle, Wash, 90; Eastport Me, g; Boston, a.; New York, 22; and Philadelphia. A.
 Blizzard In England
 London, Dec. 6 - (UP) - A blizzard struck tho south of Eng. land today. It tore down power ane telephone lines, blocked roads with fallen trees, trapped 400 automobiles in deep snow In the New Forest area and plunged New Forest villages into darkness.
 Parts of wiltshire were under three feet of snow. On the Isle oi Wight, Q heavy snowfall melting flooded c railroad tunnel to 6 depth of six feet, suspending services.
 snowplows were called out ii Dor. set and elsewhere in the west oi England to keep rail lines open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
JOHN |. LEWIS TO
 MEET STEEL MEN

Washington, Dec. e--tUP)-Tho committee for industrial organiza. ton announced today that John l.. Lewis would meet with its steel workers organizing committee next week to draft new collective.bar. gaining demands upon the e6,000,. 100000 steel industry.
 A wage policy to replace that contracted for with 44b companies, headed by United States Steel and It's largest subsidiary, Carnogie-1lli- nois Steel Corporation, will be for. mulatcd for presentation to the management February when those concerns which have signed agrees ments with Lewis meet tho s. U. o. 0. to discuss renewals. The cons tracts expire February 20.
 At present the s. W. o. Q. holds contracts with c major portion of the steel companies but has been unsuccessful In attempts to secure recognition from ''little steel" oper- ators, headed by Republic and Beth iehem Steel Corporations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

(COntlnued IrOW SuRe H Hayes. Figures released In Hartford and New Haven on the unemploy- ment census means nothing" he said, flor an inspector told me that they were not official
 Brass Workers Statement
 The Brass Workers Union issued the following statement following a meeting of the executive commit- tee last night;
 "The executive committee Of the Waterbury Brass Workers union takes issue with the report in ono of yesterdays newspapers tnot the DemocraO that the figure of li,l00 for unemployed and partially em- ployed persons in Waterbury, Sup- posed to be tho unemployment cen- Sus figure of the Post Office files, k too high. From the facts and in- formation available to tho union the figure of ii.l00 is too low on estim- ate If anything.
 "The union office can cite many cases of members working only 24 to 90 hours per week who did not fill out any census cards at all and the figure of unemployed and par tially employed at present must Dc even greater than when the censut was taken because of tho many lay- offs in the last few weeks.
 About i4,000 Tn All
 "The unions own estimate is that at least 4,0o0 persons are totally un. employed in Waterbury with at least 10000 more working less than 2b hours per week,
 "It is In view of the seriousness of the unemployment situation that the Brass Workers union has been urging increased federal spending for unemployment relief in accord with tho views expressed in Harts ford on Monday by Monsignor John A. Ryan of Catholic university. The union believes that tho federal spending should be along tho lines of public housing construction for citizens of low Income. This con- struction program would provide employment for many and relieve the present housing shortage"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Gives TheAter
WINTER HTS IN
 EASTERN ZONE
Spreads From Rockies Over United States; Mer.
 cGry Is Dropping
Ry United Perss)


 Wintry weather spread eastward from the Rockies over the United states today and brought sub nor- nal temperatures which ranged from eight degrees below zero Il, North Dakota to 20 degrees above in the deep south.
 Dixie attributed at least l6 deaths to fog, snow and Sub-freeSing tem- peratures which imperiled crops worth millions of dollars,
 A large part of truck farm pro' duets were destroyed and citrus crops were slightly damaged in cen. trai Florida where the mercury dip' ped to i6 degrees below freezing.
 Mercury to Drop
 Government Forecaster 0. A, Don. nell said zero or slightly lower tenn peratures were probable before nightfall !n most northern and central states. Tho mercury was duo for Q drop in ali other sections ex- cept tho extreme central south, he said.
 SHOW 1SN aH Wh puv tvW VI WtU northern states. Drifts 10 to 90 inches high impeded traffic in northern Indiana and southern Michigan. Upper New York reported c i0-ineh fall.
 The Pacific coast and Texas were tho only sections to escape the cold,
 Low readings throughout tho country generally were from 10 above to Ave below zero h the northwest; zero to 10 above in tho near west; iB above to freezing in tho southwest; and 10 te 20 above in the east
 Los Angeles and Frosno, Califu reported readings that ranged from 70 to 7S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
FIVE CITIES IN
 MASS. TO CHANCE

Boston, Dec. e.-(UP)-Five Mass' aehusetts cities prepared today foi administration changes January ] as result of yesterdays eight may oral elections in which Republicans replaced Democrats !n Droekton and Northampton, only two with pasti- san contests,
 In Broekton, Republican State Committeeman Fred D. Rowe de- feated Rep. Charles Joseph Mo. Caffrey, who had defeated Mayer Lawrence E. Crowley In tho demo- cratic primary. ..
 Tn Northampton, William r. Toikker, Republican and formerly six times mayor, defeated DemoeFa- tic Mayor Charles l.. Dunn.
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edict. He said that each would pc warned by the truant officer before any action would be taken.
 Tt is my duty as superintendent of schools to see that children or school age attend" he said, and l intend to perform my duty" He continued that the offenders wouio be arrested and tried in court II they continued. . AL.
 pr, Condon said today that the furthest distance any child would have to walk is about Q mile, ana that the average distance IS con siderahiv shorter. Transportation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
LITERATURE AT
 FORD FACTORY

Dearborn, Miei., Dec. 0.--(UP)- The United Automobile Workers, an affiliate of tho Committee for Ins dlistrlal Organization, planned to distribute union literature ct tho gates Of Henry Ford's River Rouge plant today despite threats by Pc. licO Chief Carl A. Brooks to ens force C safety council ruling banns Ing any distributie |.
 zyinuid Dobrgynski, chief of tho unions Ford organisat ton campaign In tho Detroit area, said that he would lead several hundred" union copies Of thoir iiewSpspor, "ThS United Automobile Worker" to Ford employees.
 Oil Is being sought in the city Of Roma, Australia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
DEFENSE OPENS

Hartford, Dec. 8-(UP)-The dc. fenso opened today in the trial of lS members of tho iocai Truck Drivers union held on conspiracy charges iii connection with c TO. cent strike. County Detective nd. ward J, Hickey concluded the states testimony late yesterday after two full days on the witness stand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Full Weather Report

Rhodo tHlnn q .-- Mostly cloudy, slightly warmer. on c0nst. Thursday cloudy probably snow m south portion hnd colder nt night. night, Thursday cloudy. Probable raIn or snow on tho coast and somewhat c0ldor in the interior.
 Connecticut -- Mostly cloudy. tos night and Thursdny. Colder Thurs day night,
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HELD REsPoNsIBLE

New Haven, Dec. 0-(UP)-A finding by Coroner James J. Cor rigan today found John A. Billings criininally responsible for tho autos mobile accident death of Ralph D'Anielio, 40, Nov. #. D'Anielio was killed instantly when struck by Diilings' car.
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DENIES MARRIAGE

New York, Dec. 0--(Up)-McLel. iand Barclay, noted illustrator, dc. tiied today that he was married tc Virginia Moore, whom no Caiil MFhe loyiiest model ii tho world" Miss Moore and I orc just friends" Barclay said when asked to com. fnent On reports that nc had made her his wife in Tiorida ( yeAr ago,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
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CHINESE READY
 FOR WAR FINALE

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UNEMPLOYED IN
 CITY TODAY

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Belfast vii improve its Slums.
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oil Is being sought in the city Of Roma, Australia.
Evening star., 1937-10-15
SLEUTHS REWARDED
AT DIAMOND DINNER
Buchholz Party Snappy Success
Despite Absence of Three
Distinguished Guests.

DESPITE the fact that official duties
prevented the attendance of three
distinguished guests. j. Edgar Hoover,
Clyde Tolson and Edward A. Tamm.
the elaborate victory banquet, present.
ed by genial Fred Buchholz to mem
bers of the Federal Bureau of Investi-
cation base ball team. winners of the
United States Government League
championship. last night at the Occi-
dental Hotel, was snappy success.
After the guests stuffed themselves
with astronomical delights, including
Lobster la Newburg F.. B. l. Style"
and "F1let Mignon la Hoover" Toast
master Joseph w. Leverton introduced
Buchholz, league president. who pre-
sented the Buchholz Championship
Trophy Then Stanley j. Tracy, league
treasurer, acting in behalf of the miss
ing donerS. presented the J. Edgar
Hoover and Clyde Tolson Trophies to
Clayton Sheedy, coach of the winning
team, after which he awarded the Ed
ward A. Tamm Trophy to George
"Pepco" Barry, the leagues leading
hitter.
Following timely and pointed
speeches by Judge Edward M. Curran
and Judge Walter Casey. local Police
Court magistrates, and Commissioner
Walter H. Maloney the evening was
climaXed by an inspiring Grafton by
Tom Collins, coach of the vaneuished
D. C. Commissioners base ball team.
delivered as parting shot.
Evening star., 1937-10-15
Wolves Going Hungry Majors Decide Stand Pat
Grimm, Cub Pilot,
Goes to No Desk

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, october l5.-Gabby
Hartnett as manager Of the
Cubs and Charley Grimm in the
front Office? Well-it's news to
P. K. Wrigley
Wrigley, president of the Cubs,
said today he was puzzled by reports
Harknett, veteran catcher. was 60
ing to become manager of the club
and that Grimm, under contract to
manage again is 1888, would be
made vice president, or some
thing
Il don't think Grimm would fit
in as an Office man and 1 do think
he is a good leader on the field"
said the Cub magnate.
Evening star., 1937-10-15
SCRAPS BY ROUNDS
PLEASE MAT FANS.
Turner to Continue System
That Proves Success as
Cox Upsets Hanson.

DROMOTER JOE TURNER to-
- day planned more frequent
use of the round system In mat
matches here. following Joe
Cox's victory over Billy Hanson last
night at Turner's Arena before a slim
crowd Of 800 spectators
The novel system proved popular
with those cauliflower addicts present,
who saw Cox, saved by the bell in
the third round quickly dispose of
Hanson early in the fourth frame
with right to Billy's jaw.
Cox had been belted to his. back
late in the third session, following a
series of body slams and kangaroo
kicks, but his seconds revived him,
nearly drowning him at the same
time with gallons of water. Joe
wobbled to his corner, only to termi-
nate the match quickly at the bell
In the fourth.
Dean Detton and Abe Kashey wran-
gled for 3712 minutes before Detton,
former world title claimant, tipped
the equally villainous Kashey Other
matches saw Karl Davis pin Casey
Berger in II minutes. Walter Podolak
toss Jim Wallace in 1872 minutes and
Bill Sledge and Jake Patterson toll
to a Commute draw.