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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
Hatting Industry or
 State To Be Protected
Bill Passed in House to Guard Against Foreign Makes;
 Invasion of State By Cheap Grade Hats 7 From Japan Caused It
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Stan COrrespOndent)

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Hartford, Conn, April 16-(UP)- The General Assembly today acted tu protect the Connecticut hating indl .stry from foreign competition by requiring all hats sold within the state to be labeled as to the quality or material and the country in which 1t was produced.
 The bill came before the house on a favorable report and was approved under suspension of rules.
 It required hats to bear label, printed in 12 point black-faced type, stating whether the material was fu--felt of wool; whether 1t was ms de in the United States or any foreign country, and prohibiting re- moval of the label except by the purchaser and under penalty of $500 inc and 2. year in jail.
 ynvaion of the Connecticut mar ket of cheap grade hats made in Ja an and Italy prompted the bill,
 Q house was told.
 Today's session. given over to non- controversial matters, left 19 reor- ganization bills on the house cal- endar and withheld action in the senate on the state merit system bill, already approved by the lower branch.
 ipublic Defenders
 The house passed bill author izing the supreme court chief jus t., to fill unexpired terms of pub- lie defenders until the next regular meeting of judges, and rejected a l. assure permitting the motor ve- hicles commissioner to suspend H. ( .ses and registrations of car own- CTS in ever 8 damage suit court judgment returned against them had n t been paid within 60 days.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
RUMANIA FACES
 GRAVE TROUBLE

Vienna, April 16- (UP)-Rumania is threatened by internal troubles as the result of the expulsion of Prnice Nicholas, brother of King Carol. from the royal family, reports from Bucharest said today. Members of the Iron Guard, fascist and anti Jewish, have seized the opportunity to use the expulsion of Nicholas as a weapon against the king and gov- ernment, it was asserted, and were believed to have Nicholas support.
 The situation was reported as so serious potentially that some fear is felt of grave disorders within the coming months. Travellers arriving from Bucharest even saw the pos sibility of an uprising led by. Nich- olaS. Premier George Tatarescu, alarmed at developments, was re- ported to have summoned prefects from all Rumanian provinces and to have ordered them to use what ever force might be necessary to prevent disturbances by the Iron Guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
CANADA STRIKE
 MAY END TODAY
President of Auto Workers Union Will Confer With
 Premier Hepburn

Oshawa, Ont, April 16-(UP)- Homer Martin, president of the United Automobile Workers Union, predicted today that the strike of 3,7OO workers at the General Mo- tors of Canada assembly plant would be "amicably settled later to- day" and that the employees would return to their jobs Monday. Mar tin came here for scheduled con- ference between representatives of General Motors and the U. A. w., with Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn due to sit in as mediator. The con- ference was delayed until later to- day to give Martin time to confer with local strike leaders and plant committees. Asked what stand the union would take on the question of c. I. O. recognition by General Motors, the point at issue in the strike here, Martin replied:
 Will Come Later
 'We will have to let that matter rest for the present."
 After I talk the whole thing over with the men," Martin said, T will telephone 0. E. Wilson, General Motors vice president, at Detroit, and advise him of our demands.
 Possible settlement of the strike may follow that"
 He declined to discuss possible demands of strike leaders as their terms of settlement.
 "One thing is sure," Martin said, "and that is that we want all we can get. What the final result of the conference we will have with Premier Hepburn later today will be, I cannot say. All that will be c matter of negotiation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
State Police Disclose at Least Six Children
 Were Approached EVERY INMATE IS
 TO BE QUESTIONED Supt. PrOvandie Is in Jail; Relative of His Wife
 Surrenders

Putnam, Conn, April 16,-- (UP) - A sweeping county legislative investigation of conditions at the Windhan1 County Temporary Home for Children opened today as state police disclosed at least six children were indecently approached by the grizzled, 65-year-old superintendent of the institution. One by one, the 1O5 children at the home were being questioned by po- lice and humane society officials as to their treatment by Philip Pro- vandie, home superintendent now lodged in Brooklyn County Jail on a charge of indecent assault. He failed to raise $1,000 bond. Mean time, at Hartford, Windham County senators and representatives, em- powered under state law to launch an investigation of county affairs at any time, met in emergency session to decide what course to follow.
 Wendell Ford Implicated
 At Maiden, Mass, Wendell D. Ford, 35, wl.o police said admitted taking food and clothing from the county home. was to face police court today on fugitive warrant. Ford, Nephew of Mrs. Provandie, has agreed to waive extradition 70 Connecticut, it was said, and will be turned over to local authorities
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
MEL PORTER HAS
 ENTERED NAME

Boston, April 6.-(UP).--Mel Por- ter of Newark, N. J., who is given a good chance to win the historic grind, today filed his entry for the 41st annual B. A. A. marathon.
 Third-place winner last year, Porter is regarde.! as one of the chief threats to Johnny Kelley of Arlington, the favorite.
 Porter's was one of 36 new entries, boosting the number of competitors in next Mondays race to 180.
 Other entrants included Aine Car on of Fall River, Bruno s. Mazzeo of Rockland, Me, Corydon E. Jor- dan of Brewer. Me, Vincent Me- Kenna of Pascoag, R. l., and Albert Barney Jr., of Pawtucket, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16

The bill is now being made ready for presentation in the Legislature as @ result of the sensational scandal in Windham County, and 1t Is expected that an immediate hearing will take place.
 Senator Lawlor Favors
 Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of Wa terbury, when interviewed said that he was in favor of the passage of the bill, which takes away from each county the care of homeless children and orphans and would place them under the one commission of which Senator Walcott is chairman. T am very much in favor of this bill," said Senator Lawlor, because I believe that children would receive better care if placed under one head"
 Representative Thoms Likes 1t
 Representative John D. Thoms, also of Waterbury, when talked with stated 'The bill sounds like 8 fneri- torious one; however, will walt until the public hearing before de- ciding for or against 1t.
 Senator Culhane to Study It
 Senator George T. Culhane said, s'the bill may be a good one, how ever, I have not studied t thor oughly and am not in position to give any opinion now"
 Senator Frank McDermott of the 14th district, which includes Chesh- ire, -Wolcott, Prospect, Naugatuck and a part of West Haven asserted that he is not in favor of the bill as it reads at the present time. He added that he believed the best idea would be to abolish all county and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
Ford Can Haue Peace Or OrWarSayUnionMen
Attacks Will Not Be Tolerated-Two Union Officers Are Beaten Up

Detroit, April 16.-(UP)-Ed Hall, second vice-president of the United Automobile Workers Union, told Ford Motor company officials today If you want peace in Kansas City, you can have peace; if war, you can have war" Hall referred to the al- legged assault in Kansas City upon Barron De Louis, president of the local union, and O. w. Penney, union organizer, by four unknown men. This thing will have to stop," Hall told an official in the Ford service department. He indicated after his telephone conversation shortly be- fore 10 a. m., that he expected to hear again from the Ford officials before he left Detroit by air for Kansas City.
 Hall will leave at 12:55 D. m, but will stop in Chicago enroute to Kan sas City. He plans to confer with union officials in Chicago on the la- bor dispute at the Stewart Warmer company. He is expected to arrive at Kansas City at Il p. m. tonight.
 To Probe Charges
 Hall said he would investigate charges made by the two union off, cials there and if I find them to be true, the union will file affidavitS charging the Ford Motor company with violation of the Wagner labor relations act"
 Hall said he had talked to De Louis earlier in the day.
 "He told me that he had recog- nized three of the four men who assaulted him as persons he had seen in the plant superintendent's office on Wednesday,"
 Spokesmen for the Ford Motor company said "there is nothing to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
Late Neus Flashes
BUSSES STOP

Akron, O., April 16- (UP)-All bus and trolley service was halted in this city of 24O,000 today by an outlaw" strike of operat- ors. The walk-out, called without warning or a strike vote, left bus and street car riders marooned.
 Company officials said no effort would be made to operate during the strike. Drivers, in negotiations, have asked a $1 per hour. They get 65 cents now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
EMPLOYEs AGREEMENT

Thompsonville, Conn, April 16 - (UPo - A with-pay plan was announced today for nearly 5000 employees of the Bigelow-San- ford Carpet Company. The plant will close between July 12 and IS, according to Superintendent Elliott Peterson. Those employed more than a year will receive pay for 40 hours, others employed for six months to a year will be paid for 20 hours. Those eligible for vacations must have worked l250 hours over a period of . year, or 625 hours dur ing a six months period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
POLICE STRIKE

Clinton, Mass, April 16 -(UP)-Five special po- licemen hired by the Colon ial Press, Inc, book pub fishers, to guard nOn-strik- ing workers struck them selves today.
 Though promised 75 cents an hour, they said, they were paid 50 cents an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
EMPLOYMENT INCREASE

Boston, April 16-(U.P)-Employ- ment increased 1.8 per cent and earnings increased 2.9 per cent in 4894 Massachusetts trade outlets last month over February, the state labor department reported today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
GREGORY IS ELECTED

Thomaston, Conn. April l6-(U. P0 -The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War concluded their aii- nual convention late yesterday with the election of Lyman B. Gregory, Milford, as department commander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
STATE POLICEMAN HELD

West Hartford, Conn, April 16-- NU.PJ-State Policeman George L. 1eidell was held on a criminal 6egligence charge today in connec- kon with the automobile death of Mrs. Anna Humphrey, 50. Wednes-l day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. April 16-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through April 14. compared with a year ago: rhis Year Expenses Lnst Yenr $5,S72, 2,637,517.10 $5,615,S7s,915.9
 Receipts $3,930, ,S64,414.74 $3,220,O12,647.82,
 Deficit $1,s41.773,102.36 $2,3s5,s67,2ss.l1
 Cash Balance $17ss,575,ssS,ss s2.sss,s45.72s,54
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
NewHaUen County Children WiLL Go To State Welfare
About l5O Waterbury Youngsters Will Be Included; Local Legislators Exercised Their Privilege
 Under Provisions of House Bill
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat IerisIative RepOrter)

State Capitol Hartford, Conn.,, April 16 = Approxi maely 15O Waterbury children will be taken away from under the direct jurisdiction of the State Welfare Com mittee of which Frederic c. Walcott is commissioner Waterbury delegates to the General Assembly today exer csed their privilege of acting under the provisions Of E0I1SeR
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24

straight course. It has refused to become entanged The other day at the New York convention Gen Frank Hines urged the Legionnaires to be tolerant i toward the New Deal William Green of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor pleaded tolerance toward labor.
 Sound advice. But the Legions course is broader It stands for tolerance toward all groups which are American. The Legion cannot afford to show any particular preference to the New Deal any more than it can any other political organzat tion cannot cast its lot with the American Federation of Labor as against some other labor organization made up of Americans. It's membership comes from all labor ranks, all political organizations.
 The biggest task the Legion has before it as it enjoys these prime years is to keep free of political alliances. Not only the national organization but every Post can well take stock on that score The is often heard that the Legion is against this or that political labor group Invariably the charge unfounded The Legions task is to keep its position tenablefree of forces which would tend to entangle it in political quarrels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
A Worthless Census"
New York Tin1eSl

(New York Times)
 Unemployment is still the greatest single prob- lem facing Government Upon it depends, among other things, the size of the relief burden and the fate of the Federal budget. The first step toward any businesske approach to the unemployment prob lem would have been the most exact determination possible of it's size and nature The Administration has preferred instead to work in the dark and to rely upon guesses.
 Against this policy there has been in the last two years growing demand for trustworthy census The bill for so-called unemployment census" gently passed by Congress and signed by the Pres dent, is mockery of this demand Authorities agree that census of unemployment would be meaningful only in connection with general census and parti- cularly with census of employment. The law, as the Administration proposes to administer it, will provide simply for voluntary registration" of the unemployed. It is difficult to how such regis traton furnish with any important information that do not already possess. We already know how many people relief. We already know how many have registered with the United States Employment Service. Why should any one who has been too proud too lazy to seek work from the WPA or the Employment Service take the time and trouble voluntarily to fill out questionnaire in the forthcoming registration? There is no reason to suppose that such registration will include every out of work the one hand, or that it will not include many persons already employed and merely looking for better jobs the other. The registra- ton will merely tell us how many persons have been pleased to register. That it will be waste of public funds is perhaps less important than that the worth less total finally arrived at will be cited if it meant something and that the demands for genuine census will have been scotched.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
THE LEGION AND POLITICS

The American Legion has concluded another great national convention from all reports the most colorful and best attended the veterans have ever held. Upwards of a quarter million Legonnares rallied in the old Port of Embarkation-New York had their fun attended to their business and now headed for home That s most of them sizeabe delegation is bound for France and Italy for visit to the familiar war scenes of 20 years ago.
 While in convention the Legionnaires elected ex-gob Daniel J Doherty of Massachusetts as their Commander for the ensuing year and the Auxiliary chose prominent Seattle woman, Mrs Malcolm Doug las, to head that organization as President. Next September the delegations will converge on Los An geles for their annual convention.
 
 It is interesting to note that Commander Doherty who 20 years ago went overseas youngsters to return mature It reveals that the Legion is enjoying its best years Its members in the prime of life. For the next 10 years the Legion can be of the most potent forces in the nation for the perpeuation of American ideals and principles if it sticks closely to the basis which it founded There is to believe that it will deviate but the pressure is great
 There is present the effort to get the Legion cause Every Post has felt it from the largest the smallest Ever present are those who would get the Legion record for against some scheme which would involve it in political disputes.
 So far the veterans organization has steered a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say Your letter of September Is ha! been referred to the writer" Say has been referred to me"
 Often Mispronounced: Juror. Pro- nounce joo-er, % as in book, CT as in her, not as or.
 Often Misspelled: Chattanooga two Us and two o's.
 Synonyms: Spasmodic. inter mittent, irregular, fitful.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today word; Diffidence; lack of self-re- liance; timidity. Tn business, diff fidence is a distinct disadvantage. D
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25, 1887

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25, 1937 Adverse planetary aspects appear to dominate today, according tC astrology Bad news that affects the nation may cause consternatior east and west.
 Under this sway there should be the sort of foresight which pre- vents foolish ventures and prema- 5ure initiative. The mind should be clear and the intuition keen while .he configuration prevails Confusion and uncertainty may affect executives in government and commercial affairs. It is wise to await developments in internation- al policies.
 Care in signing contracts of any sort should be exercised under this rule of the stars. Coming months are to be marked by events of rare significance.
 The stock market next week may be exceedingly active. Leading com mercial and industrial shares will be effected by world affairs. For certain stocks sharp rises are pre- saged.
 Formation of a Labor Party as a strong political factor now may be encouraged by the evolution of un- ion plans Lack of cooperation among leading organizations may retard success.
 Recurrent discussion of a third term for President of the United States will assume a novel phase before midwinter, it is forecast.
 Trading and other agreements with Russia are prognosticated Strange alignments among the na- tions of the world will be seen as world chaos threatens.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of perplexi- ties and difficulties. The young may cause anxieties to members of their families.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be of keen mentality and ooiNervative characteristics. Sub jects of this sign usually know how to succeed without help from fam fly or friends.
 Abraham G. Werner, geologist, was born on this day 1750 Others who have celebrated it as a birth day include James Montgomery Bailey, humorist, 1841; William Shepard Benson, naval officer, 1855; Winnie Ream Hoxie, sculptor, 1847.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
SEPTEMBER 24, 1917

SEPTEMBER 24, 1917
 pr. H. F. Hall, of Douglas, was badly injured when his auto turned turtle off the road near the Indian cemetery.
 The Douglas Eastern Star was. tc hold the last of the Red Gross card parties. .E tft
 Spero Ravovich left on the Prince George to enlist in the Serbian Army in the World War.
 The fall term of the District Court convened The grand jury gathered and Elmer E. Smith of Douglas was appointed foreman.
 William M. Garster, Jr., who had enlisted in the Quartermaster's De- partment, left for American Lake to report for duty.
 Allen Shattuck left on the Dolpin for Petersburg on a business trip.
 A meeting of the Program com- mittee of the Juneau Woman's Club was to be held at the home of Mrs E. H. Kaser.
 Weather report-High 45, low 41 Partly cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
CARPENTERS HIKE
 DAILY WAGE FROM
 $9 TO $10 SCALE

A wage hike of $1 per day has been voted by the Carpenters Loca, l944 to go into effect on all jobs not already contracted for by Novem- Der l.
 The raise will boost carpenters wages from $9 to $10 per day for an eight-hour day. Pne-driver men will receive a raise of from $8 to $9 per day and floor-layers will get the $9 to $10 boost
 The hike was made at recent meeting of the local at which "98 per cent" favored the move. Mem bers of the carpenters local say that Juneau craftsmen are the low est paid on the Pacific Coast"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

L How many different hues and colors are distinguishable by the human eye?
 9 Who was Eros in Greek myth ology?
 B. When were pure gold coins first made?
 4 Which is the strongest of the oak trees?
 5. What is the principal river of Palestine?
 ANSWERS | Approximately, 100000, by an expertly trained eye. 2. The god of love. 3. About 560 B. C., made by Croe- sus, King of Lydia. k 4. The burr oak. 5. Jordan
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
HAIDA MEN RETURN
 HERE FROM SEATTLE

Milton Perkins and Joseph Nc Cormick, who have been on leave from the USCG cutter Haida, re- turned to Juneau aboard the Prin- cess Louise last night.
 Perkins, radio man on the cut ter, and Mccormick, seaman, both sailed south on the Tallapoosa. They spent most of their time in Seat tie
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
MODERN
 ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Is it all right to send engrav- ed cards or thanks to persons who have sent flowers to a funeral?
 A. While this is often done, per- sonal notes are far better. These notes can be very brief
 Q. What is the best way for a man. who is living in one hotel room, to entertain a group of friends
 A. He may give a theatre par ty, or a dinner or supper at the ho- tel te
 Q. When are introductions un- necessary in ones home?
 A. At any very large function, such as ball or wedding recep- tion
 DePauw University is in Green castle, Ind, forty miles west of In- dianapolis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
SHOP TALK

A chap was arraigned for as- sault and battery, and brought before the Judge. Judge What is your name, occupation, and what are you charged with?
 Prisoner-My name is Sparks; I am an electrician, and I'm charged with battery.
 Judge (recOvering his equilibri- um)-Officer, put this guy in a dry cell.
 O-O-O THE SEASONS THE REASON We wed one cold December day. I feared no icy storm; Because I knew, when bedtime
 came,
 He'd keep my footsies warm. The months have passed, the
 summers here. He's still darned good man; But, now-Pd like to trade him
 off.
 For one electric fan!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
H A P P - --B I R T H D A Y

The Empire ertends congratulate ions and best i0iSheS today, their anniverSary, to the tollo,o- ng:
 SEPTEMBER 24
 May D. Godfrey
 Joe Bolduc, ST. Gus Messerschpidt
 F. F. Rouge
 Adrienne Glass Mrs. John Morrison Bernard B. Mullen John A. Mcdonald
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24

The Republicans going to converge on Juneau in January. Maybe they ought to borrow the famous old Harmony Arch" from Douglas
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24

William Dean Howells (1837- l920), author of The Rise of Silas Lapham," and leading literary if gure of his day, once wrote a cam paign life of Lincoln.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24

Martha Society Rummage Sale Tuesday. Sept. 28 at IA .2nd, St., beginning at 10 am. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24

Tennessee turns down repeal. After all the boys up in the hills have to make livelihood with their con likker.