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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-31
Counter Attacks Made Against Recession OF Business M Country
Weird Sea Tragedy Is Related By Surviuors
Murderous Mutiny in Which Owner Skipper of Yacht Is Murdered-fiis Slayer Is Killed Later By
 Photographer on Board
BY ALAN McELWAIN Limited Press Staff COrresp0ndent)

Los Angeles, Cal, December 3l. = (UP) = Federal agents questioned the survivors of the last cruise of the
 little yacht Ae today to get to the bottom of one of the stranges stories that from the sea-a murderous nutiy that interrupted placid holiday It was the story of an adventrer who decided to turn pirate who char
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The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
Opposes Measure Increase Term Of
 Judges 10 Years

A resolution was passed by the Nome Bar Association, by a un- animous vote, expressing the dis approval of the association with the proposed bill now in congress to change the terms of Federal Judges in Alaska, from four to ten years.
 The resolution was immediately dispatched to Delegate Anthony J. Dimond in Washington, D. C.
 The Juneau Bar Association communicated with the Nome or ganization the other day and ask ed for an express of opinion on the matter.
 The resolution in opposition to the bill was the answer of the Nome Bar Association.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
Grants Powers
 Great Britain to
 Save Committee
(By The Associated Press)

LONDON, July IT, - The h. ternaticnal Committee on ron-in- terver.ion in Spain voted unani- mously to grant full powers ot Great Britain to keep the non-in- tervention scheme alive and try to find a way out of the deadlock into which the committee has fall CT
 The full committee of twenty seven nations was unable to find solution of the conflicting de mands of Britain and France, and these of Germany and Italy.
 Britain accepted the mandate on the understanding that she would have full discretion to car ry it out.
 The major powers at the meet ing were adamant in their prev ious attitude.
 Lord Plymouth, British chair man of the committee declared that the British government in accepting the mandate is not pre- pared to accept strictures in their (the governmental, conduct no matter from what quarter they may emanate. France threatened b leave her border open unless a general agreement is reached.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
Remove
 Somes Phases of
 Wage, Hour Bill
(By The Associated PreSs)

WASHINGTON, D. C., July IT, Members of the Senate Labor Committee reported today ten- tative agreement to strip from the wage and hour bill much of the discretionary power given a proposed labor board of labor standards, would be fixed, mem bers said, beyond which the board could not go in establish ing minimum wages and maxi mum hours.
 Another amendment would el- intimate power of the board to es tablish fair labor standards, above the basic non-oppressive stand ards.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
FIRST SOVIET POLAR PLANE
 WELL STOCKED PROVISIONS
(By The Associated PresS)

VANCOUVER. Wn.. July IT, - Russa's first pol to U S. Aers elaboraely equipped to cope with the rgors Of the north in case of forced landing with the covered wagon of the Arctic, carrying supplies and equipment to permit the trio to live for months if forced down.
 They had aboard pistols, rifles, ammunition, rub Der boat flares, besides ample supplies of drinking wat canned goods salt clothing and fuel which appeared to De mixture of high test gasoline, stove oil and dies C Oil! The plane was equipped with variable pitch propeller.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
Mystery Golfer Hollywood Was
 Robber In N. Y.
(By The Associated Press)


 HOLLYWOOD, July IT, The mystery golfer of Hollywood, J. Montague, is held by police. They claim he told them he is glad the mystery that surrounded him has been lifted.
 Montague became legend thru his expert golf playing on Holly wood links. He was a close friend of many movie stars, but always refused to pose for photographs or talk to neWsmen.
 Police held him on a warrant charging robbery in New York States seven years ago.
 They said he admitted his real name was La Verne Moore and that he said he had been influen- ced by bad company as a youth.
 Police quoted the mystery golf er as saying he was glad he had been arrested because he could now lift the cloak of mystery which prevented him from partic- ipating in tournaments.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
Mattern Expects Reduce Russians Time By 20 Hrs.
Roosevelt Says Will Remain Neutral
 In Selection of Robinson's Successor
(By The Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, July r, - President Roosevelt today indicated that he would remain neutral in the selection of to Democratic senate leader Jo seph T. Robinon. Senator Harrison appears to be the choice, with senator Barkey withdrawing from the race. A caucus will be held Wednesday,
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17

PAPERS FOR SALE Buy them by the bundle. Use them for starting fires. For Sale At the Nome Nugget
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-07-17
JIMMIE NATTERN IS RUSHING PREPARA-
 TIONS POLAR TRIP
(By The Associated Press)

LOS ANGELES, Caif., July 17-Jimmy Mattern is preparing his plane The Texan in which he expects to fly nonstop from California to Russia for fuel con- sumption tests between here and Kansas City He said he hoped to lower the record of the second trio of Soviet
 iers who made their hops in 62 hours, by least 20 hours. Maerns Lockheed monoplane has two 450 horsepower motors with cruising speed Of 200 miles per hour He will have cooperation from Signal Corps in making radio tests in his hop from San Diego The plane will take off with 113O gallons of gas the tanks and will be partially filled Fairbanks when he will refuel in the air, taking on 900 gallons of gas
 PEIPING, July l7-Huge troop concentrations are reported moving toward North China by both sides
 PATNA, July 1.-Two hundred and eighty-one were killed and two hundred and fifty injured when the Cal- cutta EXpres derailed, IT miles from Patna. All European passengers reported safe. Authorities suspect sabotage upturned rails indicated tapering
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., July l7-A slender brown haired girl aged l9 whose identity guarded by police who hope for early solution of the staying of Dr. Geo. rge w. Webster aged 39, obstetrcian, held in icado The physician slain while entering town house in fashionable section The girl appeared con- posed in jail
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-03-25
SAFETY MEASURES
HAVE TOUGH ROAD
Provision Made, However
to Increase Patrol; Num-
Der Not Decided

Raleigh, March 25.-(AP)-High
way safety measures, except those
dealing with the highway patrol
found tough going in the 1887 legis-
lature
Provision to increase the highway
patrol, with the number of men tc
be added being left own, was made
In much-amended form the legis-
ature in its closing days enacted a
law to require examination of school
bus drivers and safety measures but
it repeatedly turned down proposals
for adult drivers.
The biennial measures to relieve
automobile owners of liability for dam
ages suffered by non-paying guests in
accidents were killed, as they have
been in recent session. Also defeated
was a bill to bar dependent relatives
from suing for damages.
Bills which died included measures
to Require all automobile owners to
carry liability insurance; set I'D a
state fund for automobile accident in
surance; prohibit sale of gasoline to
intoxicated motorists: limit the speed
of highways to As miles an hour: pro
vide the whipping post for persons
convicted a second time of drunken
driving; limit the hours of drivers of
commercial vehicles require seminar
nual inspection of all motor vehicles:
and prohibit one vehicle from pass
ing another going in the same direc-
ton in a school zone.
Some counties got through bills
prohibiting gasoline sales to intoxi-
Gated motorists.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-03-25

advertisement of the State. reappor-
tlonment and the liquor problem.
When the assembly adjourned sine
ole Tuesday a checkup revealed that
he had scored substantial victories in
every field except the last two named.
lie called for a taxation program
which included the sales tax with GER
tain necessities exempted. He advised
against heavy increases in taxes on
individuals and corporations. He adj
vocated policy of avoiding expendi-
lures which would call for huge tax
increases.
The legislature enacted the sales
tax exactly as he wanted it, with the
exception that the levy was continu-
ed upon prepared meals in spite of
party platform declaration against
this tax There were no big hikes
in any form of taxes, franchise levies
IN particular remaining as they were.
In the field of education Governor
Hoey called for legislation providing
a free text book system He sought
to make the Superintendent of Public
instruction the real head of the states
school system. He advocated increases
in pay for teachers and purchase Of
additional buses.
The assembly gave him his free
textbook law Salaries of teachers
were increased approximately ten per
cent. New buses were provided for
early in the session. It was found that
a constitutional amendment would be
needed to carry out his full plan as
to the state superintendent. Nothing
was done about this matter, and it
is believed by many that Mr.. Hoey
changed his views after getting to Ra-
leigh and becoming thoroughly &C
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-03-25

the driver, and Don F1anery Kansas
City, Mo-, were transferred to a St.
Louis hospital today. Creekmore's con-
dtion was critical
Four bodies, one that of a four
year-old child, had been tentatively
identified early today. The other IA
were so badly burned intimate friends
and fellow workers found it impos-
sible to identify them, Richard Kap-
Ian, Gary, Ind, general counsel for
the Transcontinental Roller Derby AS
ISOLATION, said.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-03-25

quainted with the situation.
The governors social security plan
was adopted despite a formidable re-
bellion by Libby Ward, chairman of
the House appropriation committee
against efforts to have the counties
carry part Of the burden. Here Mr..
Hoey's victory was complete.
Governor Hoey recommended a re-
organization of the highway depart
ment in order that eevry section of
the State might have it's own repre-
sentative on the board. He urged
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-03-25

greater care for secondary roads. He
opposed any diversion above and be.
You'd a "sales tax" on gasoline sales.
The chief executive cautioned a.
gainst homestead exemptions and in
creased income taxes authorized by
constitutional amendments. He advo-
Gated a commission to study the ques-
ton. His advice was needed except
to the extent that the income rate
on individuals was raised from 6 to
Z per cent.
He advocated laws limiting hours
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-03-25

of labor. A 55-hour weekly maximum
employment law was enacted though
it was so riddled with amendments
as to lose most of it's force.
He asked for a systematic adver-
Using plan for the state. A $250,OO0
appropriation for such a program was
made
He asked for Tobacco Compact
laws, and won. He stood for a State
wide liquor referendum and for re-
superintendent of the House of Re
representatives..
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-03-25

office buildings in the downtown aroo
Persons in the street did not feel ths
shocks.
The motion was east-west. startine.
with a Slight away and continuing
with increasing intensity, lastine,
many seconds.
Long Beach felt the shock cons;d-
erably different from the 1888 shock
winch was a heavy jolt, while this. a
mucn mllder one and doing no dam
age unere, was a swaying, swinging.
motion.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-03-25
STRONG TENOR SHAKES
IMPERIAL VATJ,EVf ARIA

I'll Centre, CAL, March 25.-(AP)-
"A strong earthquake shook the I'M
perlal Valley today but Sergeant Jack
Stork of the FL Centre police, said
ne did not believe there was any dam
age.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-03-25
Three Survivors Of
Bus Crash Fatal to
Twenty Passengers

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West Coast Earth
quake Heavy One

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Hoey Program Is
Mostly Enacted

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Evening star., 1937-10-19
CITIZENS GROUP
HEARS CHEST PLEA
Sixteenth Street Heights
Association Is Addressed
by Dir. StockdaIe.

An absent-minded Janitor. who
locked the Sixteenth Street Heights
Citizens Association out of the Shep-
herd School last night. ruined large
attendance, but those who remained
heard an interesting outline on the
problems and makeup of the Com
munity Chest by DR.. Alan A. Stock
dale, chairman of the speakers unit.
Only a stalwart few were on hand
when the janitor's uncle arrived with
the keys an hour later, with the ex-
olanation that his nephew was out
tor the evening. He had been called
IN the telephone. A few minutes
ater President Samuel B. Loveless
arrived with the school principals
Keys and the meeting was called to
order.
DR.. Stockdale followed his speech
IN the Chest with interpretations of
he poetry of James Whitcomb Riley
and other poets.
He pointed out that the Chest itself
s not relief organization in itself,
out simply the Embarrassing instru-
nent for SO social service agencies in
he District. He also spoke of the
preventive economy represented by
the Boy Scouts, few of whom see the
inside of a prison. The Scouts are an
Sgency under the Chest.
One of the serious problems faced
by the Chest agencies is the profess
eional panhandler, he said, adding
hat the most lucrative ground in the
District for BUNS is on Connecticut
avenue around the Mayf1ower Hotel
Some of the boys who work that
,eat make S75 a week." he said, II
now because live right across the
erect"
Telling of group of soldiers at
1cFarr, Tex, during the war who
moved 6-ton Y. M. c. A. hut from
, back street where nobody could
ind it to a main thoroughfare by
letting enough men so that each
rould carry so pounds. DR.. Stockdale
finished by urging, "It was their
building and each carried his so
2ounds. \This is your problem. Will
lou encourage any of your friends
who need it to carry their 5f pounds" :"
Evening star., 1937-10-19
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the cost of the service and value Of
the commodity transported and not
in fair relation with the charges made
for transporting other commodities re-
quiring like service. Freight rates on
coal are highly important, both to the
producer and consumer of coal, and
our efforts will continue to be directed
toward securing a proper rate rela-
tionship between coal and other COM
modities.
In conclusion. let me say that the
bituminous coal act of 1887 is the
product of years of study, representing
the planning of men with lifetime
Of experience in the industry. 1t deals
with the industry which controls our
greatest natural resource; it proposes
to stabilize an industry whose COM
modify vitally affects the lives and
business Of millions of our people It
only follows principles which have
been fundamental since the beginning
of our Nation, that Government will
and must, in the public interest, in
tervene in the conduct of the affairs
Of an industry when that industry is
unable to govern itself, and its fall
ure impedes our social and economic
progress.
Evening star., 1937-10-19

i.iation of this conference of which he
w harter member"
a., one of the organizers. and first
president of the Montgomery Coun-
ty Civic Federation" the conference
stated, "Mr. Kuhn deserves much
credit for the fine plan Of that organ
ization and many of its early achieve
ments which are in no small degree
responsible for its present efficiency
and prestige. He saw great future
for both his own civic federation and
this conference as valuable agencies
for the solution of the problems both
of his county and the Washington
metropolitan area. When speaking
as president of the Montgomery
Evening star., 1937-10-19
Father Dies at Bridal Party.

ELIZABETH, N. j., october 10 R.-
Death ended gay wedding dance
Sunday and sent a young bride on a
week of secluded mourning for her
father instead of honeymooning with
her husband.
William Siegel. 66, died of an ap--
parent heart attack as he danced at
the reception for his daughter, Dor
orthy, and Harry Bronstein, married
a few hours before in Beth Israel
Synagogue.
Evening star., 1937-10-19
I 'FOrsakes Gas
For Horseback
Ride to MEXICO
Filling Station York.
er Says Autos Too
Fast to See Country.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, October 19-William
P. Tobin, 81, started by horseback for
Mexico City yesterday to satisfy boy
hood desire.
For 10 years he has been filling
station attendant. But of automobile
travel, he commented:
Travelling at high speeds along
highways in automobiles people don't
get to really see the country and its
people. Travelling by horse is certain
to be more informative"
His equipment includes tent, rifle,
water bag. cooking utensils, fishing
tackle and first-aid kits for himself
and his horse, Bonnie.
Evening star., 1937-10-19

County Civic Federation, he once said,
'Cementing the faith Of all commune
ties in its characterful purposes, it is
destined to become the greatest single
force in the development Of our fu-
ture welfare"
Career Recalled.
The memoriam recalled Mr.. Kuhn's
service on The Star as copy editor.
foreign correspondent, foreign news
editor, news editor, news manager and,
at the time Of his death, managing
editor. The success of the National
Radio Forum. sponsored by The Star,
is regarded rs an outstanding monu~
ment to his vision and aggressiveness,
the conference stated.
Evening star., 1937-10-19
KUHN IS LAUDED :"
FOR CIVIC VISION
Late Managing Editor Of
The Star Praised by Inter-
Federation Conference.

The Interfederation Conference, in
a resolution adopted last night, ex-
pressed its sorrow and sincere regret
at the death of Oliver Owen Kuhn,
managing editor Of The Star,
whose wisdom" it said, land civic
vision had much to do with the for
Evening star., 1937-10-19

The conference adopted q resolu-
ton indorsing the Nationwide cam
paign Of the Public Health Service
against venereal diseases on motion Of
Judge A. D. Bailey Of Prince Georges
County.
Thomas E. Lodge, chairman Of the
conference, urged the delegates to ask
their declarations to participate in
Washington's civic celebration Of Hal
loween on Saturday, october 80. Lodge
is a vice chairman Of the Halloween
Committee.
Evening star., 1937-10-19
STAR, WASHINGTON

The conference agreed to under
take the study Of the proposed exten-
sion Of the auto-railer system OF the
Arlington g. Fairfax Auto Railroad
Co. into downtown Washington after
the District Federation Of Citizens
Association has considered it.
Ind0rsed In Arlington.
r. E. Plymale Of Arlington Coun-
ty said the Arlington Civic Fedora
ton recently adopted resolution urg-
ing extension of the service to down.
town Washington from its present
terminus in Rosslyn, Va, by way OF
Key Bridge and M street. The auto
railer is buslike affair which car
be used on both rails and highways
Evening star., 1937-10-19

British Malaga shipped 6,249 tons
of tin to the United States In recent
month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-10

workmen's compensation committee for the fifth district and Dr. Dye is a member of the public health committee.
 This years session promised to be one of the most extensive ever planned by the state society. Speak CTS from all fields of medicine will deliver series of lectures at more than fifteen special sessions.
 On the opening day, which will be mostly devoted to the reading of reports, Dr. Charles Larkin of Waterbury will read the report of the committee on tumor study.
 One of the main events on the en- tire two-day program will be the annual dinner at the Hotel Strat- field, and at which James Rowland Angel, president of Yale univer- sity, will be the principal speaker.
 Some of the other speakers will be: John Romans, professor of sur- gery at Yale Medical school; c. Sid- ney Birwell, member of the Har- yard Medical school staff; Samuel J. Kopetsky of the New York Poly clinic Medical school; and Harold c. Griffith of the Homeopathic hospital in Montreal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-10
Behind 7he Lines
Italian Veterans

Circumstances in Europe and the impossibility of the introduc- tion of Fascism into the United States were the main points of talk by Louis E. Bria, former president and organizer of the Waterbury chapter, Italian World War Veterans, ill Liberty hall yes- terday. The occasion was the first anniversary of the conquest of Ethiopia by Italy.
 Short talks concerning the Ethi- opian conquest were given by Giuseppe Rossini, of New York; Umberto Santopietro, Pasqual' DeCicco, Italian vice-consul at New Haven, and Frank Marucci, commander of the chapter.
 Marciano Laurino was director of the entertainment program given by Antonio Rossi, c. Fazio, Rocco Ciampi, Nicholas Mature, Thomas Meccariello, Michael Gi- ordano, Frank Clemente, Michael DiCarlo, Mrs. Mary Mattalini and Miss A. Meccariello. Giovanni Si- villa headed the arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-10
WAVERLY INN TO
 LOSE H. E. DUFFY
Accepts Map gerial Post at Country Club at
 State College, Pa.

Hundreds of Waterburians to- day wished success to H. F. Duffy, for a number of years engaged in local hotel and inn affairs, as he prepared to leave for the Center Hill Countary club at State Col lege, Pa., where he will assume the post of manager. MT. Duffy leaves for his new post tomorrow with his wife.
 Considered an expert in his line there were many who regretted the departure of MT. Duffy. For num- Der of years he was connected with the Hotel Elton. Later he was as- sociated with the Hotel Waterbury. For several recent years he has manager Waverly Inn in Cheshire, one of Waterbury's fashionable su- burbs.
 State College, Pa, is the home of Penn. State college and the Center. Hill Country club is con- sidered the finest club of its kind in the entire state of Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-10
Contests Predicted Ln Annual
 Elections OF Local Teachers
Miss Daisy Lord to Accept Another Term as
 President

No opposition will be given Miss Daisy Lord for reelection to the Of- flee of president of the Waterbury Teachers association at the annual meeting of the group this afternoon at Crosby high school, it was an- nounced today, but it is expected that several of the other offices will see close contests.
 Miss Anna E. M. Dwyer, vice. president, is candidate for reelec- tion also and she will be opposed by Miss Jane Keough. Miss Helen Egan, treasurer, will be relected to the post without opposition.
 Recording Secretary
 Perhaps the most interesting con- test of the afternoon will be for the position of recording secretary, left open by the recent death of Miss Mary Mitchell. Miss May Finnan Miss Florence Greenleaf and Miss Renora Barber are candidates for this position. For the position oi financial secretary, Miss Mary Shep- pard, present holder of the office will be opposed by Miss Mary Me Gowan.
 Executive Board
 It was also stated today that there will be only one third of the candi- dates for the executive board who will be elected to positions. The slate which has been handed in by the nominating committee includes 8 list of some 35 names and out o1 this number only the ten receiving the highest number of votes will be installed as executive board mem- bers at p. m.
 The session will be held at foul o'clock this afternoon at Crosby high school and it is expected that practically every member of the as- sociation vii lbe on hand to takt part in the balloting. The annua, reports of officers will be read priol to the voting this afternoon.