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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Santa Claus Wicks Is Very Busy

"You know" he said, T received that right leg several years ago. But only recently dld find the mate. when c batch of old playthingS came in and spotted c left leg that matched" .
 it's the night before Christmas that Dexter Wicks likes. Attired in q costly St. Nicholas costume, given to him by c wealthy woman iii ms stage days in New York, he fills his car with bags of toys he has recon" structed and sets out to distribute them. Through c system used py the Lions club. ne knows just where to go--and where not to.
 However. there are families that look for Dexter oil Christmas eve. Then he has liis fun. With his pack on his back he goes in SO Riddles can remember '1ie was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; c bundle of toys he had flung on his back, and he looked like . peddler just opening his pack"
 Open-inouthed the children for years have watched him Ill stock ingS and then hustle from the house. And from the window they've heard him exciaiiii ere nc drove out Of sight, Happy Christmas to all, and to Aii c goodnighti"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
DIPLOMATS ARE
 BUSY IN EUROPE
French Foreign Minister Is on T0ur-Four Nations
 to Be Visited

Berlin. Dec. 3-(U.P.) -- Foreign Minister Konstantin Won Neurath conferred for i6 minutes today with French Foreign Minister Won Del- bos when Delbos train stopped at schlesische station en route to Warsaw.
 The subject of their conversation was not revealed.
 En Route to Warsaw
 Paris, Dec. 3 --- (U,P) - Foreign Minister Won DelboS was eii route to Warsaw today on the first leg Of an important diplomatic journey to four European capitals.
 It was believed that one Of the reasons for his mission was to spread the word that France and Britain are determined to prevent Adolf Hitler from carrying out those parts of his dream of Ger man expansion outlined in his hook "Mein Kampf."
 Delbos vii tour Europe for l7
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
TALENT SCOUT IN
 NEW HAVEN NET

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 3-(UP) Frank Barnes, 42, New York city, was held In $b,000 bond on Q tech- nical idlenesg charge today while police investigated claims he was "talent scout' for Hollywood. Au- thorities said he was wanted at WeS- teriy, R. l., where, under the name of George L. Mason, he allegodly issued two worthlss checks and pro- cured Q radio on trial.
 Barnes was arrested at 6 rooming house where he conducted a stage talent bureau" Shortly after his ap- prehension young woman called ct the house and when questioned by officers told them she had been promised 6 stage contract upon pay. ment of Si and that sho had been asked an additional $ib for pub- licity photographs. Among Barnes effects, police said, were about 100 letters from girls with stage or screen aspirations,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Preuented Them From Entering American Concession; Marines Had Hot Words With NippOnese
Pistols Aimed at U. s. Troops By Angry Jap Officers; Bayonets Threaten
 American Colonel
MARINE COMMANDER FIRM IN
 DEMAND FOR NO INVASION
By EDWARD w. BEATTIE United Press staff Correspondent)

Shanghai, Dec (UP)-Japanese troops seiz- ing control of large area of the International Settle ment ran into the determined opposition of United States marines today and immediately began con- tracting their lines.
 Hot Words Were Passed
 Hot words passed between Marine and Japanese off, cers and the Japanese immediately withdrew from part of the United State defense sector of the International Set clement which they had entered and bgan giving up part of tn adjoining area which they had seized.
 Continuation of Wild Scenes
 It was the continuation of wild scenes involving Nationals and troops of the United States and Great B tain that followed the suicide gesture of Chinese patriot against Japanese troops engaged in victory parade through the International Settlement.
 Paid For It With His Life
 The Chinest threw hand grenade at the parading Japanese paid for 1t with his life few seconds later but touched off that for time threatened to have a most serious result.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
MAYOR HAYES ATTEMPTING 70 LOWER BUDGET Appropriations Asked May Probably Reach Sum of
 $6,25O,OO0 THIS IS REDUCTION
 OF APPLICATIONS Reduction in Taxes Is Tar- get Chief Executive
 Is Aiming At

Waterbury's city budget for 1888 will include total ap- propriations of from 6,225,- 900 to $6,250,000, if reduc- tions in appropriations are approved by the Boards of Finance and Aldermen, Mayor Frank Hayes is in favor of reducing appropria- tions so that a cut in the tax rate for 1888 will be possible. He is in hopes of securing approval for a budget that will call for a tax rate reduction of perhaps as much as one mill. This would mean a tax rate of 30 i-2 mills, as compared with the present rate of 31 1-2' mills.
 A special meeting of the board of flnasice has been called for 10 o. Clock tomorrow morning. The board will hold additional special meetings Sunday and Monday, If necessary, so that the budget can be presented to tho board of aldermen for approval at that groups meeting Monday night.
 Appropriations Asked
 Requested appropriations by heads of various city departments total about S30O,Oo0 more than this years total budget of $e.400,000. These re- quests are being sharply sclashed by the board.
 10 effect c total budget ct the figures mentioned above, the mayor and the finance board must cut from $426,00 to $450,000 from the amounts sought for 1888 by the de. paytments of the city government.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press DtnR COrreSpOndemU
 Mantle, Conn.,, Dec. 3 = (U.P3-- Santa Claus for the southeasterii end of the state, 0. Dexter Wicks, an actor for many years, is toiling day and night ct his Lakeview es- tate, taking the kinks out castaway dolls, placing new springs in mech. afiical toys, inserting elastics in pop.gtins and painting tin soldiers 50 that needy children will not have to be told this year that Old Santa was ill and unable to turn out as many gifts as he sometimes doeg.
 For seven years Wicks has given four months Of each year to col. lecting old toys, making them like new, and then in conjunction with New London Liens Club, distribut. ing them wheer they will do the most good, For 4s years he per. formed beneath the glare of the spotlight in New York City until his eyes were injured. but not his heart. fIe and Mrs. WickS had no children and 50 he works for the iiappiness of other peoples children.
 In tile upper story of . huge barn upon his estate Is the display room of the rejpyinattd toys. Hundreds of them glitter like new beneath Q cluster nf lsowerftil' electric lights,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
County Clerk Albert MarineM Quits Office
Sends Letter to Governor Lehman Today-Prosecutor Dewey Accused Him of Many Things-dives
 Reasons for Quitting

Albany, N, r., Dec. 3.---(UP)-'' County Clerk Albert Marinelli, who has said that his ofiice might well be c model" for other New York city municipal bureaus, resigned under fire today four weeks before the ex- piration of his term of office. Tn a letter to Gov. Herbert II. Lehman, Marinelii said that the balauce of his term was too brief to justify "all the humiliation and suffering" that might result from airing charges that he consorted with underworld characters. Accusations against Marinelli were pressed by Special Prosecutor Thomas r. Dewey, dis- trict attorney-elect for New York (Manhattan) county.
 What He Wrote
 T am informed" Marinelli wrote Lehman in answer to the governors demand for an answer to DeweyS charges, that over 300 people from my neighborhood were subpenaed before two extraordinary grand juries. Among them were doctors, lawyers, and mothers of children who required their attention ct home.
 MT. Dewey transmitted to you the police or criminal records Of about 8 people, which records have not thus far been made public. For this I am grateful, not for myself but because many Of them are now leading decent, clean lives, bringing up families the best they can and the disclosure of those names can bring only shame and distress to their innocent ones.
 q can not and will not. no mat ter what 1t costs me, cause any fur ther suffering and humiliation to these people.
 For all Of the above reason ! enclose my resignation as county clerk of New York county"
 Gov. Lehman said the resignation closed the incident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
ALL TIME RECORD
 ON AUTOMOBILES

Hartford, Conn.,. Dec. 3.-tUP)-- An ali.time record of 3o,00b GOO mo. tor vehicles will be registered throughout the United States by the end Of this year, 1t was estimated today by the Travellers Insurance company.
 Gasoline consumption, 1t was rec ported, twill reach the staggering total of 20,0ii ,b22.000 gallons"
 Only one state, South Dakota, re. ported c decrease in registrations amounting to one-tenth of one pei cent. The highest increase was ifi Mississippi, 1928 per cent.
 Nebraska was the only state tt show . decrease i,i gasoline con. sumption, under one-terth Of ctlt per cent. Gains of more than it per cent were shown in South Carc. ina, New Mexico. Michigan and Mississippi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
STATE BUDGET IS UNDER PRESSURE
Increasing Relief Demands Are Liable to Put It
 Off Balance

Hartford, Conn.,. Dec. 3.-(UP)-A steadily increasing relief load threatened today to throw the goy- ernors budget seriously out of bal ance for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1888.
 The general assembly had appro- priated $i,00o,000 for this purpose for the year. Estimates of the state welfare department today tndicat- cd between Si,7b0,000 and S2,0oo, ,000 might be needed to meet the de-. mands of increased unemployment and higher living conditions.
 When the appropriations were ap- proved by the legislature last June relief costs were on the downswif1g and an appreciable dropping of of cases was reported. The increase in unemployment began in October, The added expense can be met, it was said, either by dipping into the general fund and throwing the bid- get out of balance, or accumula ting a deficit to be made up through Q deficiency appropriation when the general assembly meets again in 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
LABOR LEADERS
 NOT YET FINISHED
President Green Makes His Report of Proceedings
 to Council
BY c, Ia sUIzBERGER

Ns A10 6OA0D6Abu1hW
 United Press stan Correspondent)
 Washington, Dec. 3.--(UP) The executive council of the American Federation oe Labor meets in ex- traordinary session today to receive a complete report from It's president, William Green, on his negotiations for peace with John L. Lewis, chair. man of the rival Committee for 1n- dustrial Organization.
 Although Green has insisted that the council meeting was called only to discuss the wage-hour bill pend. ing in congress, 1t was learned on excellent authority that he will pre- sent Q complete review of negotia. tons with the CIO to date. |
 VIII Meet Tonight
 Green will renew his personal con- ferences with Lewis at 8 D. m. to- night. It was indicated that then he may have some tentative alloca. ton of jurisdictional lines to offer. The recommenoatio of the ex. ecutive council will not necessarily bind Green or his chief lieutenant In the current negotiations, George M. Harrison, chairman of the spec. ial federation peace committee. But the sentiment of the i7 A. F. of L. officials Is expected to form the basis of future talks with the C1O.
 It was understood that Green and Harrison.-both members of the council-will submit tentative truce proposals discussed yesterday with Lewis and Philip Murray, head Of a l0-man negotiating group which has met internationally for six weeks with 1iarrison's committee.
 List of Industries
 The principal subject will be the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
O.K,s Women s
 Track, EeldMeetHere
National Championships for 1888 Will Be Pulled Off in August-New Municipal Stadium Will Be Used
 for First Time
By JOHN A. CLUNEY (su0rta Edlt0r\

Women's track and field A. A. U national championships of 1888 will be decided ct Waterbury'S nearly finished Municipal Stadium on Wat ertown avenue, in August of next yearl At least that Is the exact s!tu- ation at present, High Sheriff j. Edward Slavin of New Haven Coun- ty having already visited the local field, secured permission for It's use for such Q purpose and mobt ira- portant of all has already received the sanction of the Amateur Ath- letic Union of the United States to stage the great sports show any where In Connecticut.
 steel Going Up N
 Following as visit to tho s ileld where the steel men are already working on the bleachers and grand. stand seats Sheriff slavin is con. vinced that Waterburys enclosed municipal stadium will be the ideal place to stage such an important athletic program which will attract women athletes from all parts of the world. The event may be used in connection with the oficial dedi- cation of the stadium, though that angle remains to be suggested of1i. cially to Mayor Frank Hayes, who has given permission for use of the field when the women's American championships are to be decided.
 Worldwide Publicity
 Secretary Frank Green of the Chamber of Commerce has discussed the program with Sheriff Slavin, with another meeting between the two scheduled for early in January. Full cooperation of the Chamber of Commerce IS expected since the approval of the city authorities has already been obtained, for the Brass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
DR|vEREDWARD MAUZEROL HELD IN RYAN DEATH Admits He Was in Charge When Mrs. Dennis Ryan
 Was Killed CORONER HOLDS HIM
 UNDER $5,OOO BONDS MauzerOl Was Chef at Wackie Grill Where He Was Arrested

Held as a coroner's pris- oner in bonds of $5,000, Ed ward Mauzerol, 25, of 14 State street, today admitted to Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth that he was the driver of the car which killed Mrs. Dennis Ryan, 72, of 35 Wil- liam street last night. It was the fourth fatal hit-and-run case in this vicinity in the past two months. Mrs: Ryan was struck on East Main street near William street, about midnight, according to Coroner smyth. She was admitted to St. Mary's hospital at 1928 e. m. and died five niiil- utes later. N
 Chef at Grill
 Mauzerol, 6 chef at the Wackie Grill, 43i West Main street, had been drinking, according to his con- feesion to Coroner Ssnyth. He was arrested there at about 2 Q. m. by Motor Patrolmen William Dwyer and Raymond Grady after head quarters had received 6 tip that the hit and run driver would be- found there.
 T knew I hit solnething,3 Mau. Eerol told Coroner 6mytli, but didn't know it was q body"
 A companion, James McQee oi 90 Willow street, who was with Mau. zerol at the time of the accident failed to subStantiate that claim when he told Coroner smyth that
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
SIX NEW ENGLAND
 STATES TO MEET
Chairman John D. Thonis Announces Call to Bos.
 ton on December l7

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 3.-(UP)- Representative from each of the New England states have been inc Vited to attend a Boston conference Dec. i7 to consider organization ot a regional board on iflter.govern- mental cooperation, it was an- nounced today by John D. Thoi1ls, chairman of the state commission on inter.governmental cooperation. Thoms said letter was received from John W. Plaisted, secretary of the Massachusetts board, ,in which 1t was urged the organization be formed "as soon as possible" so as to consider the common interests of the six states. The regional body, 1t was said, would be instituted with due regard" to the activities of the New England Council.
 win Meet Monday
 The state legislative council, aii advisory group to the General As- senlbly, will meet Monday to con- slider the invitation and possibly to ask Budget Director Benjamin w. Whitaker to provide funds to send the commission to the conference.
 The state commission on inter- governmental cooperation was au- thoyized by the last session of the Legislature It consists of five inem- DDrs of the House, five from the Senate and five named by the gov- ernor from among administrative officials and employees. The purpose of the group is t. promote. greater cooperation among the various branches of government with a goal of economic operation.
 The Legislature failed to appro- priate e working fund for the coiIl- mission, however, necessitating Q special allotment from the budget director fin order to participate in the proposed regional program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
NATIONAL LABOR
 BOARD IS DEFIED
Editor of Mill, Factory Scorns Subpoena; De.
 fends Press Freedom

Washington, Dec. 3--(UP)-!Tht National Labor Relations Board, de- fled by an editor on the Issue oi freedom of the press, made plans to. day immediately to ask a federal court to uphold It's power of Sub' poena.
 Hartley W. Barclay of New York editor of Mill and Factory--a trade magazine refused 10 obey the boards subpoena ordering him tc reveal the material on which he based a recent article critlcizing the NLRB hearings on the Weirton SteeI company labor complaint.
 Attorneys for the board said they
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
,000 REWARD
 IN ERIE MURDER

Hartford, Conn.,. Dec. 3--tuP)-- Gov. Wilbur l.. Cross today offered q Si,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction Of the slayer of Charles Erbe, 6e, southington night fireman whose body was found brutally rnutilated in his home Nov. a.
 The governor offered the reward on recommendation of States At- torney Hugh M. Alcorn, investigat- ing the murder. .
 Authorities believed Erbo was killed when he surprised burglars in the house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

Japanese troops immediately seized complete control of the area in which the incident occurfed-an area defended by white Russian volunteers of the Shanghai defense corps. They aimed pistols at U. g. marines and British soldiers, pushed foreigners about with rife butts, set up machine guns.
 Methodicaily they extended this seized area until 1t had passed far enough up Bubbling Well road to enter the U. s. marine defense area. The grenade had been thrown at noon; by then 1t was approaching dusk.
 BayonetS Pointed at Oiilcers
 Colonel Charles Price, commander of the fourth marine regiment, ac-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. 3--UP)-.-doy. crnmett expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Dec i, compared with q year ago;
 T'bls Year Expenses Lnnt Yenr ,154,320, ,90IG0 $2,SoS,s+4,SOl'7O oS'0'V'p'n O,SsS,Ssoo4 ,ss4,s7s,oszS4 n.s4o.sis.sOs.7i sa saeosss7,oI7@ si.SO2, ,3o4. .2so. OC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
THREE CENT BANDITS

Cambridge. Mass, Doc. 3 --fUP) Bandits who robbed 6 drug store Of STA last night tarried long enough to take three cents from a l5.year old customer, Harry Hanson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
The Weather

Fair, Cold Tonight; Saturday Fair, Warmer
 Full Weather Report Page 5
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-09
LOGAN TO HAVE $62.537
SWIMMING POOL

A WPA project sponsored by the
Logan board of education providing
for the construction of S62,537
swimming pool has received presi-
Dental approval, and work upon the
huge recreation center will begin
within very short time, according
to Mr. L. C. Gobson, director of
WPA district three, with headquar-
ters in Athens. The project includes
not only the 60x150 foot swimming
pool, but also calls for a two-story
brick building to house dressing
rooms, locker rooms, showers, and
complete modern filtration and
publication system. Between the
brick structure and the pool proper,
wading pool varying from one to
two and half feet in depth and
20x2S in size will be provided for
the smaller children. Constructed
throughout of steel-reinforced con-
crete, the pool is to be at least 60 by
$50 feet in size, varying in depth
from two and half feet in the front
to nine and half feet in the rear.
A total of q underwater food
lights will light up the pool from
the sides. The entire pool will be
surrounded by concrete walk for
the benefit of bathers and spectators
alike. An estimated 596 man
months will be required to complete
the project
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-09
KENNETH j. PRICE DIES
IN A COLUMBUS HOSPITAL

! Kenneth j. Price, whose critical
| illness with form of heart trouble,
| tachycardia-exce rapid ac-
ton, had been noted in this paper,
/ died Monday afternoon at o'clock
at White Cross hospital in Column
bus, where he had been removed
from his home here last Friday. He
| had been taken suddenly very i'll
Thursday afternoon of the week be.
| fore, and it was seen from the first
that his condition was most serious,
and his recovery doubtful. He had
seemed about as usual, but three
weeks before his fatal illness he had
suffered a similar attack from which
he soon recovered. 1t is stated
however, that his health had not
been in general quite up to normal
since an illness with pneumonia he
underwent last winter.
Kenneth James Price, son and
the youngest child of Albert AMI
Elmina Hardin Price, was born in
McConnelsyille in January Of 1904,
and lived all of his life Of 33 years
in this place Besides his parents,
he leaves young daughter-Mar-
jorie Louise Price; also brother,
Howard Price of McConnelsville, and
sister, Mrs. Sadie Fox, wife CT
Bert Fox, of Columbus. He was not
identified with any particular church,
but those who knew him best, We're
aware of the fact that during the
last years of his life he had been
firmly grounded in the fundamental
Christian beliefs For the last few
years he had had charge of shoe
repair shop on South Kennebec av-
enue, and had prosperous busi-
ness, with work that kept him con-
stantly busy, and often required
him to continue until late in the
night. 1t may have been that over
work and constant application had
been more or less of contributing
factor to his illness aud death.
Previous to his taking over the mall
agement of the business, he had as
sisted his father in the shop. The
latter was obliged to retire on ac-
count of illness. The sudden and
critical illness of Kenneth Price, and
his death in the morning Of life has
brought out the interest and SYM
pathy of all, and many are grieved
at his passing, and are extending
heartfelt sympathy to the parents
and to the Others most deeply bereft.
Funeral services for Mr.. Price will
be held from the residence this
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock,
which is just two weeks from the day
he was stricken by illness, and bur-
isl will be made in Pisgah ceme-
terry, Bloom township. Rev. Niles.
pastor of the Free Methodist church
in GAINESVILLE, will have charge OF
the services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-09
BROTHER OF MRS. KENNEDY
DIES AT CARROLL

Mrs. Cora Kennedy of this place
received message Monday morning
stating that her brother, Mr.. ]. NJ
Moore, So, had died very suddenly at
his home in Carroll, Fairfield coun-
ty. The message was great shock
to Mrs. Kennedy, since she had re-
turned home Friday, following a
visit with her brother, and he was
apparently in good health when she
left. Apoplexy was given as the
cause of his death, and he passed
away while sitting in his chair, soon
after he had finished his breakfast.
Besides his wife, he leaves one
daughter, Mrs. VIM. Ashbrook of
Portsmouth, whose husband is sol
of Congressman VIM. A. Ashbrook.
He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ken
nedy of this place, and Mrs. Allie
Kelly of Nowata, Okla. Roy Moore,
Of Canton, head of the Brush-Moore
newspaper syndicate, and very prom
inently known newspaper publisher,
is a half-brother.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at 1880, with interment at
Macarthur.