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Evening star., 1937-02-07

Officers Of the 1st Battalion, United
States Naval Reserve, District Of CO.
lumbia, this month will attend a
series Of lectures at the armory in
the Washington Navy Yard, to be de-
livered by Lieut.. Comdr. Charles B.
McVay, Sd, United States Navy. on
Ger in charge Of Naval Reserve az
fairs in this area. Officers of the
volunteer class Of the Reserve also
have been invited.
The lectures and conferences will
include instruction in ship-handling
and the operation Of destroyers. They
are designed TO supplement the train
ing Of the feet officers Of the Naval
Reserve and to increase the efficiency
of the volunteer officers who do not
drill regularly with the Fleet Reserve
unit. Comdr. McVay, who also serves
as inspector instructor Of the local
battalion, Is ranked as one Of the ex-
pert ship handlers IN the regular
establishment, and battalion officers
in particular, are looking forward
with enthusiasm TO receiving the
benefit Of his experience on the SUBJ
ject.
Members Of this battalion are hold
ing themselves in readiness to move
into the floor area on short notice
to assist in relief work, If it Is found
that additional help is needed. AL
ready large number Of rated men in
the battalion, particularly coxswains,
boatswains mates and experienced
small boat operators have volunteered
their services to the Red Cross.
Division commanders are handling
the collection Of funds for the flood
relief.
The 1st Fleet Division held a smok-
er at the Naval Reserve Armory last
week. A number Of races and other
contests were held and prizes awarded
to the winners. A pie-eating con-
test between a team of enlisted men
and the officers was won by the for
mer.
Divisions of the battalion now are
drilling aboard the United States de-
stroyer Leary of the Atlantic Train
ing Squadron, now at the Washing
ton Navy Yard for several weeks in
connection with the training Of the
Washington Reservists. A division
drills on the destroyer each Tues
day night, together with members Of
the Recruit School.
Preliminary drills have been de-
voted to familiarizing the personne!
with the ship and holding emergency
drills Already the first and second
divisions have staged complete man
overheard drills, lowering the ships
whale boat into the Anacostia River
for trial trips. It is expected that the
Leary will remain here for the use Of
the Reservists until early next month.
Harold E. Hartstack has been pro-
NOTED to a rank with a commission
as ensign in the Supply Corps OF the
Reserve He received his commission
from Lieut.. Sullivan at the drill last
Tuesday night.
He formerly was q seaman, first
class, Of the Fleet Reserve, and at
tached to the Second Fleet Division.
He is said to be one of the few men
in the history of the battalion who
has made officer rank after enlisting
in the unit as q seaman. He has
been with the battalion since early
in 1882.
Evening star., 1937-02-07
AUXILIARY
AIDS FLOOD FUND
National Organization Re-
ported to Have Contrib
uted $25,O 900.
Meetings for the Week.


Today-Sergt. Jasper Unit. spe-
cial initiation and reception. (
pm.
Monday-United States Treas
ury Unit, Mayflower Hotel, 8 pm.
Tuesday-Sergt. Jasper Unit,
La Fayette Hotel, 8 pm; James
Reece Europe Unit, Garnet-Pat-
terson School, 8 pm; Vincent B.
Costello Units birthday dinner
dance, La Paree, 7 pm.
Wednesday-George E. Killeen
Unit, Killeen Club Rooms. 8 pm.
Thursday-Victory Unit, Cen
trail High School. 8 pm
Friday - Washington Police
Unit, department staff visitation.
Y. w. C. A., GA E street.
Saturday-Sergt. Jasper Valen-
tine dance, Broadmoor Hotel, 10
pm; Government Printing Of
flee dance. Soldiers, Sailors and
Marines Club.
Evening star., 1937-02-07
D.A.V. HEADSTALK
Of FLOOD RELIEF
Chapter Commanders Also
Consider Other Emer-
gency Measures.

A meeting Of chapter commanders
Of the District Department, Disabled
American Veterans, was held at 1902
Meridian place last Monday night to
consider emergency measures, particu-
larly food relief. Other discussions
centered around child welfare, employ
ment, civic relations, membership, pub
licity and finances.
John T. Chichester, commander, pre-
sided. The following chapter COM
manders were present: DR.. Walter
Hess, Ace-Rasmussen: William B. CO.
vert, National Capital; Amos Heimer.
Federal; Philip r. Belt, Rea, and
Theodore Hall, Col. Young.
Mrs. Dorothy Covert, acting depart
ment child welfare officer, submitted
q report on the conference recently
held at Wardman Park Hotel and
urged that the D. A. v. cooperate
with other organizations in consider
ing the problem Of the child.
Department Senior Vice Comdr.
Mary Anne Kennedy recently was hon.
ored with a testimonial from D. A. v.
admirers in appreciation Of her work
in building up the membership. She
was praised by national officers for
her efforts in behalf Of the organiza-
tion.
Department Junior Vice Comdr
Burr Lenhart Is studying the problem
Of eliminating persons who are said
to be using the name of the D. A. v.
in unauthorized promotion schemes.
Philip r. Belt, commander Of Rea
Chapter, presided at the meeting at
the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Club
last Tuesday night. Department
Comdr. Chichester outlined plans for
the year. Entertainment was under
direction Of Past Comdr. Joe Idler and
Chaplain Louis Zanon.
The Ladies' Auxiliary met at 625
Seventh street northeast last Wednes-
day evening. with Mrs. Mary Holt.
president, presiding. Mrs. Marie An
derson, national committeewoman for
the fourth district, stressed the need
of the auxiliary taking . part in child
welfare work.
Lafayette Squadron. No. I. Sons Of
the D. A. ", met at Thompson School
Friday night. Past Comdr. c. Hamil-
ton Anderson spoke. Refreshments
and entertainment followed.
Mrs. w. w. Husband, chairman Of
the Americanism Committee of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs,
will address the next meeting of Ma
tional Capital Chapter. She will ex-
plain the work the federation Is doing
in the interests Of disabled veterans
confined to hospitals.
Evening star., 1937-02-07
Ladies' Oriental Shrine.

Su-Zu Court, No. n, voted to con-
tribute through The Evening Star .
cash donation to the Red Cross relief
fund. High Priestess Edith Parsons
requested members having clothing to
be forwarded to flood sufferers to no
tify Sadie Jenkins, Lincoln 2o5S.
Arlene Hines announced that bingo
and cards as well a. dancing would be
available for those In attendance at
the patrol girls drin team ball in
Aluaaa- -xsmu1o nGg4 oA$N11nR Gu1nanA
Evening star., 1937-02-07
W.W|LL HONOR
D. c. COMMANDER
Annual Testimonial Party
to Be Held Here Feb.
ruary IS.
Meetings This Week.

MooSlnSB InlS VICE.
Monday-Front Line Post, 1414
I street: Washington Post,
1908 Fourteenth street.
Tuesday-National Capitol Post.
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
Club.
Wednesday-United States Treas
ury Post, Soldiers, Sailors and
Marines Club.
Defense Post, 2021 Rhode Is
land avenue northeast.
Columbia Post, 1925 Massachu-
setts avenue.
Friday-Follow Ne Post, North
east Masonic Temple.
Evening star., 1937-02-07

Sailors and Marines Club, Eleventh
and l. streets northwest, sponsored
by G. p. o. Auxiliary. next Saturday.
The James Reese Europe Post, under
commandership Of r. p. Rhea, con-
Quoted special funeral rites for the
late Alexander Mann In the funeral
parlors Of Malvan b Schey. He Or
ganized this post IN 1919 and vas tts
drgt oonmandeg.
Evening star., 1937-02-07

Mrs Killeen installed the officers
Of the James E. Walker unit Tues
day evening at the Phyllis Wheatley
Y. w. C. A. Mrs. Harriet Eppes, de-
partment historian, is unit president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24

Hollywood, March 24--(UP)--Ex- tortion .letters sent to Anna May Wong, Chinese film beauty, and Mrs. David O. Selznick, wife of pro- ducer, today sent police in search of a man they believed was a ma niac. They held an aged doctor as a material witness. Miss Wong was threatened with disfigurement and her father with maiming unless she advanced $2O,OO0 for the production of a weird motion picture scheme the note writer claimed to have concocted. Selznick was ordered to pay $2O,OO0 in unmarked bills with the threat that his two small sons would be blinded and crippled if he failed. Homes of obth were placed under guard by the district attor- ney's office.
 4 'Dr. Footc." chiropractor and 6paniSli- American war pensioner. vas held as a material witness. Both notes were signed with a name reported to be either "E. J. Foote" and "A. M, Foote, M. D." Authorities believed the man they held was an innocent third victim, selected ty the note writer as his intermediary.
 The note apparently was written by q dcrangcd man with dellsioih
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
Dispute In Oakville
Gout. Leaders To Meet With President On Sit-DolDners

ton legislation, 1t was said.
 Majority leader Joseph T. Rob- inson, d., Ark, said that it appears that crisis is approaching, Is near at hand "If the situation Is not cleared in the immediate future 1t will be necessary for congressional authorities to counsel together, Robinson said. T do not believe 1t would be helpfIl to attempt to an- ticipate what probable conclusions would be reached"
 Speaker William B. Bankhead said he did not see how the federal government could act on any type of labor legislation "until the su- prerne court acts on the national labor relations act" After the court decides that question then of course we will know what can be done" he said.
 Neither Bankhead nor floor leader Sam Rayburn would discuss pro- posals for federal legislation permit ting the president to intervene in s!tdoWn strike. Rayburn said "there has been some talk" of 6 bill which would permit tho president t0 al- tempt mediation or arbitration ifi strike difficulties on tlie request Of state governor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
Chinese Film Beauty Sent Threats or Disagreement

of movie grandeur. His note to Mrs. Selznick read in part:
 "This demand is for the purpose of guaranteeing $20,000 to me for a scenario have worked out. with me to play the title role. l resem- ble Christ and I intend to play the part of Aaron with Anna May Wong in a Chinese part and Aimee Hemple McPherson and your broth er-in-law Myron, also taking part.
 "With growth of a beard and robes which your brother-in-law can furnish, would be the picture of Christ"
 Both notes directed that the money be delivered to a downtown address which is Dr. Foote's office District attorneys investigators found the chiropractor there.
 pr. Foote turned over to Capt Clyde Hummer a third note which he said had been sent to him. II directed him to receive the money on pain of death. and hold It foi further instructions.
 Ills letter was signed "the gang. Hummer said the writing and sig nature were not Foote's but tha b0.h the handwriting and papeI were identical to those in Nils Wong's note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24

Washington. March 24-(UP) = Administration leaders will meet with President Roosevelt, probably Saturday. to consider drafting leg islation in regard to sit-down strikes, 1t was learned from high administration source today. Ex- ploratory conferences, including
 long distance telephone converse tons with the President at Warm Springs, Ga, indicate an effort will be made to devise legislation which will give the president authority to assist states in meeting strike crises. Formal announcement Of the con- terence, which will include both leg Isiativc leaders and executive of- ficials, is expected from President Roosevelt shortly. Congressional minority leaders are expected to participate.
 The exact form of the projected legislation is uncertain. an adminis- tratlon source said. Present discus sion ccnters on the possibility of a lew which would allow the federal government Co Intervene in a local situation at the request Of state 0f-
 flcials. This might be effected through new mediation or aFbitrn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
WOMAN LIQUOR
 SELLER IN AGAIN
Mrs. Lena Cammilletti Is Accused of Selling
 Smoke for Food

Charged again with exchanging sense -stupefying smoke" for city welfare department food bags. Mrs Lena Cammilletti, 4l, of S84 South Main street. was presented before Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today. She received continuance till tomorrow morning.
 Was Free on Bond
 At the time of her arrest last nighS by Patrolmen Patrick Moylen and Fred Hickey of the vice squad, Mrs. Cammilletti was free on bond from superior court, awaiting trial there on a charge of liquor law vio- lasion. When Judge Edward Mas ( Jlo bound her over he declared that 1t was about time" the woman was dealth with properly and he bound her over to superior court. Judge rGascolo fixed bonds at $2,000, but the states attorneys ofiice lowered bonIs to $500 and this amount was posted.
 Sold Smoke" For Food
 According to police. Mrs. Carnmil- l | not nly sells the cheap and deadly liqur known as smoke" but ) offers Q pint or a half-pint in exchange for bags of food which are given to the needy at the city welfare department. This same charge was lodged against her be- fore. South Main street near Mrs. Cammilletti's place has for many months been a hang-out for p an- handlers and "bums." Three of them were arrested last night by Patrol m n Joseph Sullivan on charges of vagrancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
CAPPELLETTI IN
 NOT.CUILTY PLEA
Treasurer of Italian S0ci- ety Accused of Embezzle.
 ment Is Bound Over

Charged with embezzlement oi fun from the Provincia dt Foggla society while he was serving as its treasurer, Michael Cappelletti, 6l of Chase Parkway. waived exam 'ination in city court today after en- tering a plea of not guilty. Judge Edward Mascolo bound him over tc the next criminal term of superior court, fixing bonds at $2,00O.
 Previous to today Cappelletu had been fighting the charge against him In city court. At Q hearing last week. early testimony was taken but the hearing was adjourned to allow thu society to have its books audit cd.
 $l0l.SO Shortage Charged
 Uappclletti is charged formally with einbezzling $104.50 from the society's treasury but Prosecutor Mitchell Meyers said in city court at the original hearing that ap- ! oximately $4,50O was missing from the treasury of the organization.
 The accused was arrested several weeks ago on complaint of menn- bers of the society. It is alleged that ths embezzlement was committed seseral years ago and that in the meantime Cappelletti made a trip to Italy and later filed papers in bankruptcy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
ChEysl LerviS Meet m Mon1ent0us Session
Gov. Murphy Has Brought Them Into Conference; They Sit Down at Lansing to Discuss Puzzle;
 6O,OOO Men Await Decision
By JAMES c. AUSTIN

(Untted Press Stan C0rreSpOn0ent)
 Lansing, March 24--(UP)--John l.. Lewis, one-time coal miner, and Walter P. Chrysler, who started his career as an apprentice at five cents a day, met today with Governor Frank Murphy in an attempt to set- tie strike affecting 60,000 workers and $50,000OO0 worth of Chrysler corporation property. At long ma hogany table in the Michigan capi- tol in @ room usually bright with flowers they will receive from Mur- phy three specific proposals for ad- justment of a strike that has lasted l6 days and paralyzed Chrysler pro- duction. It is the same table around which union officials and General Motors executives gathered to reach @ truce in 44-day strike.
 Murphy Would Not Reveal
 Murphy declined to discuss the nature of the three proposals, but from other sources 1t was learned that one of them would be along the lines of the General Motors set- clement. That agreement gave the United Automobile Workers sole bargaining rights for six months for those plants in which strikes actu- ally occurred. Tn the remainder of General Motors plants--those closed by shut-downs because of lack of materials rather than strikes-the union got the right to bargain only for those employees who were on its membership rolls.
 Both Chrysler and Lewis ap-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
ONE CONN.C 60. LINE BLOCKING THROUGH PATH Will Be Bus Service All Way From Here to
 Town of Orange TROLLEYS CONTROL
 ROUTE.FROM ORANGE Busses on Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Seymour
 Lines Coming Soon

Through and complete bus service between here and New Haven depends entirely upon the Connecticut Com pany, which was succeeded here last November il, by the c. R. & L. Company, it was revealed today by a finding and order issued by the State Public Utilities Commission, imparting permission to the c. R. & L. to substitute bus service for trolleys in the towns of Naugatuck, Beacon Falls and Sey- liolr. With these three towns ready for the exclusive use of busses, there will be bus service all the way from here to the town of Orange, where the Connecticut Company is Still in control. From Orange to New Haven, the service will remain by trolley car, until action is taken by the Connecticut Company to substitute buSseS.
 Await Coming of Buses
 Charles H. Chapman, manager of thu local division of the 0. R. a L. stated today that substitution on the Naugatllck, BeAcon Falls and Seymour, lines wnllId 10 made lust as soon aS the new biiSSeg are deiiv- cred. He stated that by April the company expects . shipment Of 90 new busses, capable of carrying 32 passengers each, and all of the new est and most improved type. Already % new buses of the smaller type capable of carrying 25 passengers have been delivered, he said.
 Only One Objector
 The bus cornpany's petition to substitute the busses In the towns
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
HELEN TAYLOR IS
 CRITICALLY HURT

Hollywood, March 24-(UP)-- Helen Taylor, dark -haired actress, sister of Estelle Taylor, Jack Demp- sey's former wife, fay critically in- j1red today in a Hollywood hospi- tai as a result of film studio fall. She may be disabled for life.
 The actress fell down studio stairway and injured her spine. She has been a patient at Cedars of Lebanon hospital since October but her Injuries were kept secret, at her request. 50 that her mother and sis- ter would not know.
 Finally learning Of Helcn's critical condition. I:stelle rushed here from New York. She brought their invalid mother, Mrs. Martin B0yIan. to iIclens bedside. Estellc planned to hurry back to New York for radio work this week.
 Injury has doggcd Helen Taylor. Previously she was painfully burned in . Bns explosion ct her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
Forest Of8, OOO 900 Bayonets Grown By Mussolini Miller Checks On European Fronts
What Nation Is Most Fit to Fight To- day? Which Country Has Answer
 to This Question?
ITALIAN ARMY ONLY EXCEEDED
 BY RUSSIA'S MIGHTY CORPS

Telegraph going be When will preparations Which nation to fight?
 being asked in of which will vay lives and fortunes of millions Who has that answer?
 WEBB MILLER SIZES UP ARMIES
 
 United Webb Miller bring accurate undramatized facts. dispatches running described might Russia Italy Musson just another defiance which important factor all fighting nations Europe has been called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24

pointed out that he had entered politics as a comparative youth and had quickly established 8 niche for himself.
 Born in Waterbury
 MT. O'Connor was born in Wa te-hury April l6, 1879, the son of the late James J. and Mary Fitz- gerald O'Connor, early Irish Cath olic settlers here. He was educated in the local schools and early in life evinced a keen interest in poli- tics.
 In 1900 he was named assistant ely controller. though but 21 years of age at the time. He filled this post so capably that his selection as democratic registrar of voters in 1902 was highly praised. He was registrar untiI two years ago.
 He was Q member of the Eiks. Eagles, Irish- American club and the Brooklyn A. o. He was parishioner of the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
 Funeral Friday Morning
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:15 o'clock from the M.,lville funeral home, .270 West Main street, to the Church of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
HAT COMPANYS
 HAVING TROUBLE

Norwalk, Conn, March 24-UP) --The Ryder Hat Go. was being picketed today in an attempt to unionize it's 70 employees.
 The pickets were assigned from the Level Hat Co, where workers belong to the matters union. A few Ryder workers were reported to have quit.
 An early announcement was ex- pected from the Segal Lock O.. which closed after 45O employees struck for higher pay. Settlement negotiations were started yesterday in New York city. 1t was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
NAMED RUDY

Hollywood, March "A - (UP) - Rudy Wiedoeft, who introduced the saxa- phone to jazz music and gave Rudy Vallee his nick name, was recovering today from a stab wound in the chest while his wife, Mae, 36, was held in jail on sus- picion of the attack. Vie doeft refused to file charg- es against his wife but she was booked at the Holly wood police station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
TEXTILE FIGHT IN NEW ENGLAND
100 Organizers Moving Into Centers to Enroll
 100000 Mill Hands

Boston, March 24-(UP)-Unde- tered by wage increases granted an additional 32,000 in the past 24 hours, John L. Lewis committee for industrial organization today for- mally moved into New England textile centerS in an effort to en- roll 100000 mill workers.
 More than 100 organizers were be- ing sent into the field to push the New England portion of the nation al campaign of the Textile Workers organizing cornittee.
 Regional Offices
 Directing the New England cam paign was national Vice-President Hyman Blumberg of the Annalga- mated Clothing Workers of Amer lea, who last night announced that regional offices would be opened iir- mediately in Boston and that nine sub-regional offices would be eStab- lished as follows: Rhode 1slarid-- Providence. Connecticut Norwich. Maine-Lewiston New Hampshire Nashua. Massachusetts Worcester, Lawrence, Lowell, New Bedford and Holyoke.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-24
Senators Lawlor, Culhane Will Vote in Favor of
 Measure
NAUGATUCK BILLS
 REJECTED TODAY
Waterbury Bond Issue Is ApprOved-W -Watertown
 Bills to Be Withdrawn
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Legislative RepOrter)

State Capitol, Hartford, March A. - Special to the Democrat) - Waterbury'S two state senators, Joseph H. Lawlor and George T. Gull hane, said today they in- tended to vote in favor of jury service for women when the bill guaranteeing them this right comes up for action next week. The bill was passed by the House last week and is sure to be approved by the Senate.
 Both Senators Lawlor and Cul- hane said that they saw no good reason why the bill should not be enacted by the Legislature. Sena- tor Frank McDermott of West Haven, representing the 14th dis trict of which Naugatuck, Cheshire, Prospect, and Wolcott are parts, also is in favor of jury service for women.
 The bill Is now in the hands of the senate judiciary committee and is expected to be reported out next Tuesday. It will probably be acted Oti the tolloWing EridAy.It would have been reported out this week had not Senator Raymond J. Dew linn of New Haven, judiciary cos1l- inittee chairman, been absent from Hartford on account of illness this week.
 Referendum To He Urged
 Naugatuck will not be forced to
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