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The Washington times., 1937-03-19
Irish Sweeps
Brings Joy,
Sorrow
By KIRK MILLER
Times Sports Editor

Times Sports Editor
Winning money in
the Irish sweepstakes
is not entirely with
out it's disadvantages,
headaches and heart
aches.
Take the case of Eli Webb
Garfield, former policeman
and song-writer of the 900
block E st. s. E.
Two years ago this pompadoured,
slightly greying retired officer of
the law. struck it rich in the IA
nous draw based on the Grand
National, near Liverpool.
A Popular Door Bell
His take was $3S, ,72s, to be exact,
and he availed himself of trip
The Washington times., 1937-03-19
PLAY for Title

Congress Heights A. c. and
Clark Service Station basketball
teams will meet tonight at Boiling
Field for the amateur champion
ship of Congress Heights in the
unlimited division. 1t will be the
first of a three.game series.
The Washington times., 1937-03-19

JOHNNY STONE, GRIFF ACE TA<Es CHARACTENSTIC SWING

JOHNNY STONE, stellar
Griff outfielder, is making
great strides at Orlando, Fla,
to get in shape for another
big season. Johnny's charac-
teristic bat grip, stance, swing
and follow-through are de-
picted here, the lower photos
showing the swing, (left) the
follow through. Times Staff
Photos from Orlando, Fla.
The Washington times., 1937-03-19
Last NiQht's S FiQhts

AT NEW YORK-Kid Chocolate, 1928,
Cuba, knocked out joey Woods, 185;
Jersey City. \. j. u); Havana Kid, 1873,
Cuba, deciSiOned Harry GENTLE, 120,
Hartford, Conn. (6).
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
BILLION DOLLARS
FOR AGRICULTURE

Washington, Jan. 8.-(UP)--Pres-
idcnt Roosevelt asked congress to-
day for a record breaking billion
dollar appropriation to fulfill his
campaign pledge Of increased aid
for agriculture.
His budget estimates for the 1898
fiscal year call for immediate ap-
preparation Of $3.50, 876 1886. Congress
with his approval. Is expected to add
to this total an estimated 5000. 000.-
900 for emergency agricultural
agencies.
Principal items IN the projected
1888 agricultural program:
/. Soil conservation, $3.50. 900, 900.
2. Public roads, $i8i, 100000.
3. Rural rehabilitation, $3.50, 000,-
900. (Estimated).
4. Department Of agriculture ad-
ministration, $S2, 4l6,l8O.
s. Aid to tenant farmers, $780,
100000. (Estimated).
6. For agricultural experiment
and extension work, $25, 468, 1850.
Budget estimates revealed about
rs per cent Of the agricultural ap-
preparations, or about $3.50, 00O, 600,
will 60 directly to farmers through
loans, grants and soil conservation
benefit payments.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
NARDONE SWORN
IN AS SHERIFF
ice-President of Italian
Democratic Club Made
New City Official

City Sheriff John J. KiIduf9, ear
lier this week appointed a member
Of the board Of assessors, this NOR
ming resigned his elective post and
was succeeded by Angelo Nardone
vice-president Of the italian Demo
cratic club. Mayor Frank Hayes
swore Nardone into ONCE shortly
before noon today. He will serve
out the uncxpired term Of Assessor
Kilduf and will, possibly, be on the
democratic city ticket in pext Oc-
tober's polling for election to two
year ensuing term. ~,
KiIduff Took Oath
Early this week KilduT took the
oath OF ONCE as assessor and was
on the Job this morning at the city
hall. Late this morning he SUBJ
mitted his resignation as city sher-
LII to Mayor Hayes and Nardone
was Immediately given the oath by
the city,s chief executive. Nardone't
term runs until December 81, 1887.
Nardone Was Named
Recently at the election Of new
officers Of the Italian Democratic
club Nardone was chosen vice pres
ident at a spirited session. He took
the place formerly occupied by At
torney Carmine Cipriano.
Should Nardone be nominated for
city sheriff next September at the
democratic city convention the Ital-
ian democrats will be given a place
on the city ticket that they have not
enjoyed for many years.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
$4,000 Worth OF Cigarets
Taken By Brockton Bandits

Brockton, Mass, Jan. 8-(UP)--
Eight bandits overpowered a whole
sale warehouse night Waterman and
his fiancee, leisurely loaded a van
with 10000 worth Of cigarettes and
drove away early today. John Al
berts, 20. q Waterman at the Z. O.
Hall Company warehouse, and his
fiancee, Miss Stella Mcbride, 20,
we're nearly asphyxiated when the
bandits imprisoned them in the
rear OF another van, backed 1t
against q wall and left the motor
running. A half hour later, how
ever, three Of the bandits who had
been left by their five companions
to guard the couple shut off the
motor and fled.
Alberts was overpowered by three
bandits when he entered the ware
house garage shortly after 1890 last
night. The trio apparently had
hidden inside the garage during the
day. The bandits forced Alberts at
gunpoint to lie face down on the
garage floor and threw an overcoat
over him. A half-hour later the
bandits threw open the garage door
TO admit Q van driven by five con-
federates. Closing the garage door
again, the bandits proceeded leis-
urely to load the truck with cartons
Of popular cigarettes that had been
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
TO PROBE DEATH
OF LAzDAUSkAS
Arnold Street Resident
Met With Fatal Injuries
From Auto Tuesday

Coroner John r. Monzani today
began an investigation into the fatal
injuries sustained by Antanas Lag
dauskas, 81, OF 95 Arnold street,
when struck by an automobile at
Watertown avenue and Aurora
street Tuesday morning. The car
was driven by Philip Gauvin, 80, Of
Pythian avenue, Watertown. Gauvin
was arrested after the accident on
a charge of illegal use Of markers,
Motor Patrolman William Dwyer
stating that there was an Irregular
ity In connection with the plates on
Gauvin's car.
According to police reports, Mr..
I.azdauskas was crossing Watertown
avenue, accompanied by another
man. He hesitated in the middle OF
the road and then walked ahead,
into the path of the car driven by
Gauvin. He was first believed to
have suffered only a leg fracture
and decorations of the face and
hands, but his conditions grew more
serious and he died at Waterbury
hospital last night.
Came Here Is Years Ago
Mr.. Lazdauskas came TO this city
from Lithuania IS years ago. He was
well-known among those OF Lithu-
anian descent and was member OF
the Lithuanian Independent Politi-
cal club and the Lithuanian Citi-
zcns' Political club. Surviving are
two sons, Antanas. Jr., OF this city
and John, Of Naugatuck; a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Anna Alanskas, and three
grandchildren. The funeral will be
held from the Stokes funeral home
6o4 Riverside street, time and ar
rangements later.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
STATE POLICE TO
BE WITHDRAWN

Hartford. Conn, Jan. s--(UP)--
Early withdrawal Of state police
from the Middletown Remington
Rand strike area was anticipated
today by Governor Wilbur L. Cross.
The announcement was made af-
ter the executive had conferred
with Connecticut Federation Of La
Dor Secretary John J. Egan, Bridge
port, and Strike Leader Hjalmar
Anderson, Middletown. Nearly q
score OF state police went sent to
Middletown from Hartford Tues
day after two minor disorders were
reported and mass picketing was re-
suIned ct the typewriter plant. where
. strike has been In progress since
last May. f s,-'
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
President Has Appealed To
Governors On Child Labor

Dor should be permanently abol-
ished. Outstanding gains were
made under the NRA codes which
have been maintained In many es-
adjustments through the voluntary
cooperation Of employers.
However, It Is clearly indicated
that child labor, especially In low
paid uf1standardized types OF work,
Is increasing. I am convinced that
nation wide minimum standards are
necessary and that q way should
be found promptly TO crystalize in
legal safeguards public opinion In
behalf OF the elimination OF child
labor. "Do you not agree with me
that ratification Of the child labor
amendment by the remaining IL
states whose action is necessary to
place 1t In the constitution Is the
obvious way to early achievement Of
our objective? hope that you will
feel that this can be made one Of
the major items In the legislative
program Of your state this year"
The president addressed his COM
nnunications to groug Of governors
that included Herman Lehman,
New York: Wilbur L. Cross. Con-
necticut; governors Charles r. Hur-
ley, Massachusetts,; Robert E. Quinn
Of Rhode Island, and George D.
Aiken, Vermont. Mr.. Roosevelt for
years has waged o vigorous Tight for
the odoption Of the amendment. AZ
governor Of New York he directed
the attention Of the legislature to
the question several times but wa
unable TO effect ratification. Since
entering the White House his inter-
est In the subject has been inten-
siaied.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
BY FREDERICK A. STORM
UNITED Press White House Cores
rAsnnndAi:fl

FeSpOnueistJ
Washington, Jan. 8-President
Roosevelt appealed to the govern
ors and governors elect to 10 states
today to make ratification Of the
child labor amendment to the con-
stitution major item on, their
| 1887 legislative programs. MFR. Roose-
welt made his appeal In letters
which directed attention to the fact
that approval by IL more states
would place In the constitution the
amendment which empowers con-
gress to limit, regulate and prohibit
the labor Of persons under 10.
| Twenty-four OF the necessary 30
states already, have ratified the
change. He pointed out that ma
tion-wide minimum standards are
necessary and that q way should be
found promptly to crystalize IN legal
safeguards public opinion In behalf
Of the elimination Of child labor"
Mr.. Roosevelt's letter followed
closely hts reference on child Ia
Dor In his annual message TO con-
gress Wednesday. He took the posi-
ton In the message that a. regu-
lated under MIRA provisions positive
gains were made but pointed out
that 1T was unwise TO expect the
same agency To rule on social ques-
tions and complicated economic
ones as well. II am sure that you
will agree with me" Mr.. Roosevelt
wrote, "that one Of the most en-
couraging Developments Of the past
few years Is the general agreefllent
that has been reached that child ~
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stored In the garage.
Shortly after midnight. Miss Nc
Bride arrived at the garage with
medicine for Alberts, who had a
cold. The bandits forced her to lie
beside Alberts and threw another
coat over her head. She tainted
but bandit revived her by throw
ing water on her face. Shortly
after 80 a. M, five Of the bandits
drove away in the loaded van, leav-
ing their three confederates TO
guard Alberts and Miss Mcbride.
The gunner forced the couple
into the rear compartment Of a
Hall Company truck, backed 1t
against the wall and left the mo-
tor running. Carbon Monoxide
fumes gradually spread through the
garage. Touched by the couples
pleas for mercy, however. the BAN
dts finally shut off the notoa and
soon left the garage. A half-hour
later, Andrew Callahan, who was to
relieve Aiberts, arrived at the gar
age. Failing to find the Waterman
at his usual post, he notified Fred
T. Walter, general manager OF the
Hall Company, who In turn notified
police. Police freed Alberts and
Mcbride. The couple said they
were unable to obtain q description
Of either the bandits or the van.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
BOSTON PRELATE
IS ON VACATION

Boston, Jan. 8.-(UP)-Willian
Cardinal O'Connell, dean OF the
Catholic hierarchy In America, will
sail aboard the Britannia from New
York late today for his annual win
ter vacation at 1.-THE Hermitage" al
Nassau, Bahamas.
Accompanying the archbishop Of
Boston will be his secretary, Mon
signor jeremiah r. Minihan, and
Monsignor Michael J. Splaine OF
Brookline.
Should Pope Plus xI die, 1t would
be necessary for the cardinal to
speed to Vatican City to help select
q successor.
In 1922 Cardinal O'Connell arrived
too late TO participate in the ballot
ing by the College Of Cardinals
However, at that time 1t was neces-
sary to begin balloting on the 10tt
day following the Pope's death
whereas the 18th day Is now de-
creed, giving the cardinal more time
for the transatlantic journey.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
MILK DEALERS
ARE CALLED IN

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 8-(UP)--
The public utilities commission to-
day ordered ~ milk dealers through
cut the state TO o hearing January
10 to show cause why they should
not be governed by the commission
as common or contract carriers in
transporting milk from farms Of
producers to their respective plants.
The commission recently was asked
by Milk Administrator 8. Mclean
Buckingham to investigate hauling
rates charged farmers. The Janu-
airy 10 hearing will be the first In
this direction.
Summoned to the hearing were
seven dealers from Hartford Bridge
port, 8; New Haven, 8; Wethers-
field, 2: and one each from Man.
chester, Wallingford, West Haven.
East Haven. Hamden and Guilford.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
Embargo On Shipment
OfArr1s Becomes alU
United States Congress Has Won Race With Spain;
President Signs Bill-Great Britain Took
Similar Steps Today
BY II. C. MONTEE

UNITED Press STAN Correspondent
Washington, Jan. 8-(UP)-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today signed the
amendment to the neutrality law
which sets up an embargo on ship
ment OF American arms and NUM-
lions to war-torn Spain. Vice Pres
ident Garner affixed his signature
Immediately after the senate con-
vened at noon.
The presidents signature enacted
the legislation into law and preclude
ed the possibility Of completing an
impending deal for 100000 worth
OF airplancs and war materials for
Spain.
The measure was enacted by con-
gress as its first measure upon the
urgent plea Of the president that
the step be taken to prevent posi-
bility of this country becoming In
volvcd In the Spanish conflict.
Ambassador Beaten
Spanish Ambassador Felix Gordon
Ordas, who raced here by airplane
from Mexico City to close a deal for
planes, went shopping for personal
effects this morning instead of doing
business with the American airplane
shipper, Richard l.. Dineley.
A Spanish embassy spokesman, as
a result, said he assumed that the
time was too short TO get planes
into Mexico before the embargo be-
comes effective-probably this after
noon.
The first OF three necessary sigma
(Coptniiind IN Pare ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
Recovery After A Days in
Hospital-His Young
Brother With Him
HOPES TO GRADUATE
BUT LOSES HONORS
Will Be Member of Har-
ward Rowing Crew
When He Returns
Boston. January a. (UP)

Boston, January g. (UP)
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.,
completely recovered" from
a sinus ailment and strepto-
coccic throat condition, was
discharged from Phillips
House Of Massachusetts Gen
eral Hospital today after be-
ing confined for A days.
Accompanied by his younger
brother, John, and DR.. Ross
McIntire, White House ply
stefan, young Roosevelt motored to
South Station to board 1.-THE Sena-
tor" scheduled to leave at IL noon
for Washington. Franklin, Jr., is
due at the Capital at 9:23 p. m. The
Harvard senior said his health was
"a number one" He said he did not
know when he would leave the White
House for Florida, where he plans
to complete his convalescence. Il
intend to return from Florida as
soon as possible, probably in the
middle Of February" he added. Il
CONTINUED on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
MOTOR LAWS TO
CROW STRONGER
Annual Report Issued By
Motor Vehicle Commits
sion Michael Conner

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 8.-(UP)--
State regulation Of traffic signals, re-
examination Of all motor vehicle op-
orators and establishment Of q mo
tor patrol to curb highway infrac-
tions, were among the recommen-
dations today in the annual report
OF the state motor vehicles commits
ssioner to Gov. Wilbur L. Cross.
A bill will be offered the general
assembly to extend the authority OF
the state traffic commission, en-
powering 1t to standardize signals
after July and to grant cities and
towns the right to set speed limits
on roads within their Jurisdiction.
Asks Motor Patrol
Motor Vehicles Commissioner
Michael A. Conner said he believed
a motor patrol Of conspicuously col
ored cars and manned by uniformed
inspectors would have O. definite
educational effect, and 1t Is my con-
viction that 1t Is better to educate
a thousand motorists than to lie in
ambush for the arrest Of one Of
fender"
He recommended change In the
property tax law to compel motor
lists registering their cars to show
a receipt from tax collector that
their assessments have been paid.
The present statute, suspending reg
istration Of cars on which taxes re-
main unpaid, requires department
inspectors to personally collect the
registration plates.
Must BE Thorough
Regarding the re-examination Of
motorists, Connors said This ex-
animal ton will have to be thor
ough one and at the same time con-
Quoted In some manner that will
provide as little annoyance as pos
sible to the motorists"
An increase Of one per cent per
gallon in the gasoline tax, approved
by the 1885 legislature, resulted in
revenue increase from $5,043,387 to
81, 492, 033. or 1855 per cent. The
new-scale registration fees applied
last year resulted In reduction Of
receipts from this source from S.
5lO,454 In 1885 to $3,o36,l57 In 1896.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
ONLY TWO FACED
DEATH in CHAIR
Youngest of Trio, Slated
to Die, Was Saved at
Very Last Minute

Ossining, N. Y, Jan. 8-CUP).-.
Shouting they were innocent, two
men died In the electric chair last
night for the hold-up staying OF
subway collector, while their four
companions rejoiced In last-min-
ute Communication Of sentence to life
imprisonment.
This Is where injustice triumphs.S
said Theodore Di Donne. 81, as
guards strapped him In the chair
at II p. m. He was pronounced
dead three minutes later. Joseph
(Tough Tony Bologna, "a, turned
to the IS witnesses and shouted:
1.-THE newspapermen have made q
fine mess Of things, calling me
Tough Tony have always been
good kid. Ship my body to Mrs.
Mertz." Before the current was
turned on at HOS p. M, Boloknia
added: II am innocent"
He was pronounced dead at 11:0S
p. m.
Still In Death House
Still in the death house were
Dominick ZizSo, Eugene Bruno
Continued on page ~
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Late Ne1Us
Flashes
AUTHOR DIES

Newton, Mass, Jan. g.
UP)-Dr. Miriam F. Skin
ball, AZ, former Simmons
college literature professor,
died last night at her home.
Author of "Ibsen in Eng
land" DR.. Skirball had
been a lecturer since her
retirement from professor
ship in 1926.
She leaves a husband, DR..
Louis I. Skirball, Boston
physician, and two sons,
Franck and Henry.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
Gross Deficit for Fiscal
Year to Be Reduced
Over Two Billions
PUBLIC DEBT TO
BE $35,OO0,000,O 600
Federal Revenue in Next
Fiscal Year to Increase
Over One Billion
Full Text Of Budget Message
on Page 10)
BY LYLE G. WILSON
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, January g..
CUP - President Roosevelt
informed congress in his
budget message today that
he expected to balance the
budget and begin reducing
the national debt in the fiscal
year 1889.
He presented to congress a
1888 fiscal year budget which
he said balanced conditionally ex-
cept for statutory debt retirement
meaning aht II his conditions are
met the gross deficit for the fiscal
year beginning July would not be
more than $401, $4,000 compared
with $2,652,653,774 in the current
fiscal year and $4,763, BAL ,642 In the
1896 fiscal year which ended last
June 30.
The President foresaw little II any
borrowing to finance government
expenses In the next fiscal year. His
program would virtually freeze the
public debt at $35, 026, 00O, 900 on June
80, 1887, and begin to reduce 1t one
year later. ''-''s'
Industry Must Help
But Mr.. Roosevelt warned tfas
conditional budget balance in the
next fiscal year and complete bale
ance in the following year depended
on industry's cooperation in hiring
mare persons from relief rolls.
All estimates were dependent ups
on continued economic improvement.
CONTINUED on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
HAD STRANGE LIFE

Providence. r.. l., Jan. 8-(U.Po--
Peter G. spangenberg, 86-year-old
retired German silyersmith, who
had unknowingly lived with practi-
cally every organ In his body trans
posed, died Of lobar pneumonia at
his home here yesterday. 1t was not
discovered until q month ago after
x.ray examination that his organs
we're upset. Doctors said death was
not caused by his disatranged heart.
liver, stomach and other organs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
Bic Cadillac Plant OF
General Motors Shut
$500 Men Are Employed in This Concern Attempt
to Break Deadock-Governor Murphy Sends
Word to President Roosevelt
BY HENRY FERGUSON

United Press STAN COrresp0ndent)
Detroit, Jan. 8-(U.P0 - Auto
mobile Workers Of America called
Shutdown" strike today in General
Motors big Cadillac plant in an at
tempt to break a deadlock between
the union and the $l,500,000, 900
cyOrporation. IA w q b ~ !. / f,
Their action came at . time when
GovernOf Frank Murphy aided by
federal concilatorg. prepared 70 re-
sumo conferences with both sides.
First, Murphy conferred with Will
liam g.. Knudsen, executive vice.
president Of General Motors, and
planned to see union leaders later.
Fifty-one hundred men are EN-
ployed In the Cadillac plant and
when they struck they brought the
total number Of General Motors
employees out OF work because Of
strikes and shutdowns TO 62.403. BY
midnight the number will have
grown to 1850 II General Motors
goes through with Its announcement
that the Chevrolet engine factory
at Flint and the Bay City Carbure-
tor plant will be closed for lack OF
materials.
General Motors officials, confirm
ing the closing Of the Cadillac plant,
said 1t would be only short time
until the Fleetwood Body factory
also would be forced to close. That
plant manufactures bodies for Cad
lilac and employs 1,700.
Murphy, entering his second full
day as mediator, still was optimistic
that he would get Knudsen and
Homer Martin, president Of the
United Automobile workers, together
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
HOLY PONTIFF IS
FEELING BETTER
Passed Very Restful Night
Vatican Spokesman
Stated Today

Vatican City. Jan. .8.--(UP). -
Pope Plus, during a restful night,
maintained the improvement noted
In his condition during the last 48
hours, Vaticn spokesman said to-
day.
His spirits better since the pain
in his legs has subsidized, the Pope
in the late afternoon after his audi
ences and when his secretaries have
finished reading TO him. enjoys tell
ing members Of his household
anecdotes OF his boyhood and his
early career, 1t was said.
Prof. Aminta Milani, the Vatican
physician, maintains his vigilance
In fear that there might be COM
plications In the Pope's illness. or
a weakening of the heart. Prof.
Milani continues to visit his patient
three times a day. He sleeps at
home, In Rome, but leaves an as
sistant on duty all night IN the
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
EXECUTE SMOKERS

Shanghai, Jan. Sup
Opium smokers will be
given until Jan. /, 1941, to
abandon the habit, under
the new police regulations,
failing which they will be
executed.
Tai-Licheng, chief Of the
narcotic section of the
greater Shanghai police
bureau, said today that no
executions under the dras-
tic new, anti-narcotic laws
have taken place since Jan.
l.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-08
EAMON DE VALERA

Zurich, Jan. 8-(UP)-
canon De Valera, presi-
dent of the executive cOun-
ell of the Irish Free State,
arrived here last night for
a visit to eye specialists. He
is wearing blue spectacles.
DE Valera will remain at a
hospital for several days.