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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Fraternal Bodies To
 Escape State Taxes
Bill Had Been Introduced By Representative John D. 1hOms to Have Such Taxes-Inside Information
 Says Bill Is Not Favored

State taxes will not be placed upon the dues and initiation fees of the Elks, Moose, Eagles, Irish Americans, Hibernians, Odd Fellows, Masons and other similar organiza- tions in Waterbury, despite 8 bill introduced this session by Represen- tative John D. Thoms, :, minority leader of the house in the general assembly. Inside information has disclosed the fact that the local lodges need not worry about addi- tional leyies on their incomes.
 Committee Adverse
 The finance committee of the leg islature, still considering the bills calling for such taxes, is known to be adverse to such a law. Fraternal organizations in Waterbury and elsewhere in Connecticut have gone on record as opposing the new tax.
 At the same time, as previously predicted in the Democrat, there is a strong possibility of tax being placed on cosmetics. The tax on cigarettes will continue for another two years. The cosmetics tax will be for two years and will consist of 8 flat one per cent levy.
 No Tax On Cigars
 No tax will be placed on cigars or on smoking tobacco, it has been learned also. Opposition to these latter two taxes has arisen in the senate and the house due to the fact that Connecticut has 8 large tobacco industry. Lobbyists are &C., tive opposing legislation further levying against this group.
 It is also possible, it has been learned, that the proposed bill add ing an extra tax on amusements will be passed. The theaters now pay a tax to the state pc rseat in each show house. The additional tax on tickets would cause a burden on the persons going to the shows and not on the operators of this sort of amuSementS places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
ESTATE
 IS $26,175.67
Inventory Filed in,P Probate Court Today-NO Will
 Was Left

The late Francis Fruin, well known young business man, left an estate of $26,175.67, according to an inven- tory of assets filed with Judge Den his J. Slavin in probate court today. MT. Fruin died Feb. 19 following brief illness.
 An account at the Waterbury Trust Go. totalled $2,538.17. Stocks holdings included the following: 150 shares, Waterbury Brewing Co.,, $3,- 900; 200 shares, Diamond Ginger Ale Inc, $6,5OO; 1,180 shares Electric Sterilizer Co.,, $1,770.
 A car is listed at $700. Accounts due the estate, estimated at $2,- 782.91, are put down at 5000. Five trucks owned by MT. Fruin are list ed at $3,350.
 The remainder of the estate, to- talling $7,472.40, includes MT. Fruin's one-half interest in equipment and materials owned by the Connecti- cut Supply Co.,, of which he was a partner. Items coming under this heading include compressors, trac- tors, drills, pumps, trucks and num- erous articles of equipment.
 MT. Fruin left no will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
TWENTY LANDING
 FIELDS PLANNED

Hartford, Conn, April 17.-(UP)- Establishment of 20 emergency landing fields throughout the state for the development of aviation and as a precaution against invasion in time of war, had the united sup port today of municipal and pri- yate aircraft interests.
 The proposal was contained in a bill heard by the general assembly's aviation committee late yesterday, which provided an appropriation of $20,00O to Aeronautics Commissioner Charles L. Morris to lease or pur- chase airport property within the next two years.
 The commissioners would be au- thorized to make outright purchases at not more than $50 an acre, and negotiate leases at $20 an acre.
 The committee was told that while military defense was not the most urgent reason for the develop ment, Connecticut would be focal point of attack in war times be- cause of its important aviation, munitions, brass and copper indus tries. Protection against invasion was recommended at Connecti- cut Chamber of Commerce-spon- sored conference of aviation officials here April 8.
 The committee reserved its de- ciSiOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
BOSTON LAWYER
 TAKES OWN LIFE

Boston, April 17-(UP)-A sudden mental Arrangement was blamed today for the suicide of Edmund Kent Arnold, GA, Boston lawyer, social registerite and clubman, who plunged to death last night from an eigth-story window of Phillips House at Massachusetts General hospital.
 It was the first suicide plunge in the long history of the house, an exclusive institution which has num- bered among its patients such not ables as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., speed flyer Frank Hawks, and the late Major General Clarence R. Ed wards.
 Arnold, member of the Boston law firm of Peabody, Arnold, Batch elder & Luther, was an 1895 Har- yard graduate, an 1898 Harvard Law school graduate, and long has been prominent as 8 corporation and pro bate lawyer. III for 8 month, he had been confined to Phillips House only few days. Besides his wife, the former L. Pearl Butler, he leaves two daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

Toronto, Ont, April 17-(UP)-A basis for settlement of strike affecting S,7OO employees at the
 General Motors corporations Oshawa plant was formulated today and Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn planned a peace conference" An agreement appeared imminent. Homer Martin, president of the United Automobile Workers union, announced that settlement pro- posal had been drafted at union headouarters in Detroit, Mich., and had been confirmed by tele- phone with General Motors otfi- cials." The union voted in OshaWa to send J. L. Cohen. counsel for its Canadian unit, and c. H. Mill ard, an international officer, here to attend Hepburn's conference. Harry Carmichael, vice-president and gen. eral manager of General Motors of Canada, and James Highfield, Oshawa plant manager, will repre- sent the corporation.
 Martin declared that there was "very good" reason to believe that an agreement would be reached. He said in formal statement: We have always stood ready to nego- tiate. provided negotiations are upon a proper basis. A proper basis was reached in Detroit and con- firmed by telephone with General Motors officials in Detroit. "Accorti- ine to the agreement reached in Detroit, negotiations were to be resumed between a local committee, guided by international representa-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17


 that 1t is the adult who shows least care in crossing streets and who IS invilved in the most accidents. During the first three months or the year here there were 30 accl- dents invilving pedestrians between the ages of 25 and GA. During the same period there were only l9 ac- cidents in which child pedestrians, from 5 to IA, were involved.
 What Causes Accidents
 Police records show that jay walking. careless crossing of streets and highways, is responsible for a large majority of local mishaps. ln this connection Police Superintend- ent William J. Roach asked the public today to exercise care when crossing streets. Crosswalks shoulo beu sed, he said, and pedestrians should look carefully in both direc- tions before starting to cross. The pedestrians, he said, Is equally re- sponsible with the driver.
 Nation Increased Accidents
 During the first portion of the year. the National Safety Council renorts, there were "A per cent more accidents in the nation as a whole than last year. During the same period accidents in Connecticut climbed 38 per cent. Meanwhile Waterbury was continuing its accl- dents reduction record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
MIDDLETOWN TO
 SEE STRIKE END

Middletown, Conn.,, April IT, (UP)-Striking Remington Rand O., employees will be back at work within three weeks if new agree ment being drawn by the American Federation of Labor and company officials is approved. Shop Commit tee Chairman Hjalmar Anderson predicted today.
 The new proposal to end the H. months strike, he said, will be sub mitted to a joint protective board at Syracuse, N. Y.. Sunday and will be voted upon by employees in four plants Monday.
 Anderson attended the settlement conference at Washington with two other members of the protective board, Harold Beers, Ilion, N. Y., and Claire Bellows, Syracuse. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Approximately 4000 workers will be affected, 1t was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
S21,5O0. OFFER FOR GOLF GROUND
Country Club, Inc., Increased By $l,=
 300 Purchase Price

The Mattatuck Country Club, Inc. has made an offer to the Merchants Trust Company of $21, 800 for the purchase of its property, the Matta- tuck Country club, it was revealed today in a petition to the superior court filed for Bank Commissioner Walter Perry, seeking the courts approval of the sale.
 The latest offer is an increase of $500 over the cash offer of $20,- 900 made recently by the Chase Foremen's Association for the prop erty.
 It is not 8 cash offer made by the Mattatuck Country club for the property. They offer $6,500 cash, $2,50O annually for three years, and a mortgage of $7,500.
 Judge O'Sullivan To Act
 Judge Patrick B. O'Sullivan will be asked to pass on the petition at the short calender session of su- perior court Friday. According to the petition, filed by Attorney Wal ter Walsh, special assistant attor- ney-general, of the ofice of Com missioner Perry, the sale of the property to the Mattatuck club on the terms listed is the best for the depoSitors of the Merchants Trust -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Two Bandits Captured By County Sheriff With Aid
 of Brother
SHOT THEIR WAY
 FROM FEDERAL TRAP
One of Bandits Was Wounded; Are Being
 Rushed to Topeka

Omaha, Neb., April IT.. = (UP) = Department of Jus tice agents rode off today with two public enemies cap tured by a country sheriff after they had wounded a G-Man in escaping a federal trap in Topeka, Kan. Six agents and the prisoners left in two cars, reportedly headed through Iowa to Topeka. Sheriff Homer Sylvester of Plattsmouth, Neb., and his brother, Cass, captured them after they had Kidnapped a country doctor to ob- tain medical aid. The fugitives lost themselves in Plattsmouth, town of few streets, followed blind road, and gave Up without a fight. Agents took the men from Sylvester, brought them to Omaha where they said they were Gerald Lewis, 46, alias Alfred Power, and Robert J.. Suhay.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
LOU AMBERS DUE
 IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Conn. April 17-(UP) Lou Ambers, Worlds lightweight champion, was scheduled to arrive here about noon today to work out for his over-the-weight bout with Phil Baker. Norwalk, at the Arena Monday night.
 Baker also will go through his paces this afternoon in preparation for his ''big chance" The bout will be for 10 rounds.
 Steve Carr will meet Fanis Tza- netopolouS in an eight-round semi final.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

More than 90 members of the police department are now studying radio and will take examiHations for op- orators licenses. Sergt. George Chat field last week completed 8 special course at Boston and was success full in taking a test for an opera tors license. He will be in charge of the technical work in connection with Waterbury's police radio sys- tenn, which will be installed within the next few weeks.
 Awaits Examination
 Police Superintendent William J. Roach said today that he will wait until after the rseults of the exam nations are announced before se- lecting those who will serve as dis patchers and announcers. 1t is probable that more than dozen men will be named.
 Thre men will be needed to serve
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RED SOX, BOSTON
 BEES WILL CLASH

Boston, April 17-tUP)-Bostons million dollar Red Sox and dime-a- dozen Bees clash at National league park today in the first of their two game city. series. Clear skies, the seasons first major league game here and the, debut of prominent rockies were expected to lure up- wards of 15,O00 to the game.
 The Sox will be without the sery- ices of Jimmy Foxx, slugging nrst sacker, who is confined to a Pnila- delphia hospital with sinus trouble and d bronchial ailment, and Lefty Grove, who is having a troublesome shoulder treated at Philadelphia. While Grove was expected to be back in the lineup before the season starts Tuesday, Foxx. according to Philadelphia reports, will be lost to the team for at least a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Thirty Policemen Study To Become Radio Operators

as announcers during the day, one each for the three eight-hour shifts. Then at least three more men will be needed as substitutes.
 Also Need Licenses
 Policemen who ride in the depart ment's two-way cars, which can transmit as well as receive messages, will also need licenses. Two men will man each of the cars during the three shifts daily. and substi- tutes fer them will also be needed. Under rules of the Federal Com munications Commission, each per- son who serves as announcer for a short-wave station must have a license.
 The police department has al- ready filed application for . shcEt- wave station with the FCC and fa- vorable action is expected next week. The station will be of 50 watts 0OWoHe sa ss lazit t5A B, 3tat f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
SMEAR OLD
 CARDINAL ILL

Vatican City. April 17-(UPl- Cardinal Bisleti, 8l, was i'll of in- fluenza today at his home in Rome
 Pope Plus, informed of his con- dition, sent a messenger with his blessing and his personal good wish es. The Cardinals secretary said that he became i'll Thursday and that he had a slight fever but that his condition was not believed to be serious.
 Cardinal Bisleti is grand prior ol the order of Malta and prefect oi the sacred congregation of seminar ies and universities. He was made a cardinal in 1911.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
NATIONAL GUARD
 IN NEW HAVEN

Waterbury National Guard units will be in New Haven today to take part in one of the largest National Guard mobilizations in the history of the state in celebration of Seich- eprey day on Tuesday, a day which marks the 18th anniversary of the first major engagement American soldiers had in the World War.
 The parade in New Haven this af- ternoon will be witnessed by thors- ands of residents and out-of-town visitors. The parade is one of the largest eyer planned in New Haven and the days activities will be cli- maxed by a banquet at Hotel Garde and a floor show in the evening, featuring Elsie Janis, 'The Sweet heart of the A. E. F.".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
THREE BANDITS
 FELL INTO TRAP
Bridgeport Police Given Tip Weeks AgO-Had
 Planned Capture

Bridgeport, Conn.,, April 17-(UP) Three bandits who were captured after a frustrated attempt to steal the $25,Oo0 payroll at the Raybestos Co.,, yesterday, walked into a trap that had been prepared for them three weeks ago, police disclosed to- day. Capt. James H. Bray said he received "tip" that the robbery was planned and after conferring with company officials, the routine of delivering the money was chang ed and every assistant in the pay masters office was armed. When the three bandits entered the of flee where 60 persons were at work Paymaster George w. Hudson con- fronted them with a gun. A guard fired shot at the trio which wounded an office helper, James West, in the shoulder.
 Fled. But Captured
 The men fled but later were ap- prehended. Identified by their in- tended victims they gave their names as William c. Olah, 40, Will liam S. Sherwood. B, and Bronis- law Szeliga, 30, all of this city. A car in which they drove to the plant and in which one man drove away was said to have been equipt with New York registration plates stolen from a machine at NorWalk March q.
 Olah sought refuge ill home near the Raybestos plant where he was turned over to police by the oc- 
 Charges of robbery with violence were lodged against the three whose bonds were set at $25, 5,000 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
25,O0O AUTOS
 TO BE INSPECTED.
Starting Monday Morning the Local Cars Will Be-
 gin to Lineup

Approximately 25,000 local cars are expected to be inspected at the Waterbury inspection lane between Monday morning, when the lane opens, and July 24, when the lane closes.
 A check on statistics shows that in the period of those dates there are 83 working days, which will necessitate daily average of 300 inspections. As in the past, the station will be located on Thomas ton avenue.
 Motorists Tardy
 Previous experiences show that motorists are tardy in having their car, inspected and wait until the 1ast minute. Consequently the daily average is not maintained through out the inspection period and as the time for the station to leave the To- callity approaches, there are long lines of cars awaiting inspection. Commissioner Micheal A. Connor urges that motorists have their cars inspected early, in order that they mieht aviod the inevitable last mln-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
KING CAROL HAS
 FIGHT ON HANDS
His Brother Nicholas Is Being Backed to Dust
 Him From Throne
BY ROBERT H. BEST

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Vienna, April 17.-(UP).-King Carol of Rumania took the offen- sive against his brother, Prince Nicholas, because he learned that the Fascist iron guard planned a coup to oust him in Nicholas's fa- vor, 1t was reported today. News frolE Bucharest indicated most serious situation. Some people be- l: we'd that, to oppose the belligerent Ladders of the iron guard, Carol might have to reform the cabinet and call to the prime ministry. JJl'iu Maniu, who has been one of tke most bitter enemies of Mime. rEagda Lupescu, his sweetheart.
 Nation Voted Yesterday
 Rumanians voted yesterday for officers. Incomplete re- turns today indicated that candi- dates of Premier George Tartarescu were i.l the majority in nearly all towns. This fact did not temper the reports that Tartarescue might re- sign soon ill the belief that, though he and his fellow cabinet ministers enjoyed the kings confidence, they
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
GIVEN APPROVAL

Hartford, Conn.,, April 17-(U.P9 The legislatures shell fish com gave its approval today to establish by the federal government of $75,000 marine study laboratory at Milford on land provided by the state. The land will be transferred with a stipulation that in event the laboratory is abandoned, the tract will revert to the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
MODEL COP

New Haven, Conn.,, April 17-(UP) = Bartholomew l.. Daily, 79, who retired from the police force in 1925 and for many years was known as ''The Model Cop" died yesterday after a lingering illness. He will be buried Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
CountyHon1eS Scandal
 Probed m AH Angles
More Evidence of Alleged Embezzlement of Funds; Almost Blind Wife of Superintendent PrOyandie
 Placed Under Arrest-Latter Obtains Bail

Putnam, Conn, April 1T-CUP)- Further evidences of alleged em- bezzlement of funds from the Wind- ham County temporary home for children were revealed today as state police arrested the wife of the 65-year- r-old superintendent &C., cused of indecent assault on girl il- mates. Nearly blind and with a large bandage over one eye, Mrs. Philip Provandie, 55, matron at the home, was arraigned at a special session of town court last night on a charge of embezzlement, and her case was continued until WedneS- day. Meantime. county legisla- tive board of inquiry, headed by State Sen. Pierre J. Laramee, Willi- mantle, met today to investigate All charges made in connection with the home scandal. State Police Lieut.. Ross V. Urquhart was to be the first witness.
 Supt. Obtains Bail
 While Philip Provandie, suspend cd superintendent, finally obtained 5000 bail and was released from Brooklyn County jail. his wife's brother. Wendell D. Ford, 35, Mall den, Mass, was presented in town court on a charge of receiving and concealing goods allegedly taken from the county home. Pleading not guilty, he was released in $10O bond for trial Wednesday, with the 
 Neither Provandie nor his wife was permitted to return to the county home. where they lived be- fore two children fled the institu- ton and revealed to state police that Provandie allegedly had made indecent approaches to them.
 Are Under Probation
 The couple was housed at the home of Mrs. Ida Huntingdon, Dan-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
MAY END STRIKE
 IN PLAINVILLE

Plainville, Conn, AprN l7-(UP) Union organizers and company officials will meet Sunday with members of the state board of me- diation and arbitration in an en- deayor to settle the strike of more than $50 workers at the Standard Steel and Bearings Co.
 The company has consented to recognize the union but refuse to give ground on other requests. in- cluding a 20 per cent wage increase and a new minimum scale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
FLIES MONTHS

Colusa, Cal, April IT. (UP)-A toy balloon, three feet in diameter, released five months ago at Ash land, O., came to earth here. It bore the inscrip- tion: Ashland, Ohio, Octo- Der 9, 1936."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Late Nelvs Flashes
GRIFFINDIES

Granby, Conn.,, April 17 -(UP)- Funeral services will be held Sunday for Charles D. Griffin, 81, for mer selectman, prize cattle exhibitor and state fair judge, who succumbed at his home last night.
 He was widely known among title breeders throughout the state and Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Auto Accidents ShOU Decrease So Far This Year
National Safety Council Has Listed Waterbury as One of Cities on National Roll of hOnOr-Only
 Nineteen Cities Were So HOnOred

While automobile accidents were increasing in num- Der in the state nation during the first months of the tistcs compiled by the National Safety Council Again during March Waterbury of the cities listed on the national honor roll for its accident reduction Only 19 Fpres released today the police accident show
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
CHURCHES ENTER DERBY

Honolulu, April l7-(U.P) This city has solved the problem of how to keep the churches full. It has launched . congregation singing derby with one congregation pitted against another, Seven churches have entered the contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
DOGS FIND HOMES

Eiyria, O., April IT - tU.P) - County Dog Warden Lee Minkler has reported placement of 100 dogs iY1 RooA homes through sAles from the pound during the last four four months. Sale of the dogs net ted the county t228.S0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
MUSICIAN IS INCORPORATED,

Lubbock, Texas, April 17--(UP) Patton Price, Inc, one-man corp oration, is selling stock in Patton Price to put him through the Amer ican Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. The shares total 290 and are redeemable on or before January 1, 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
First Circuit Court of Ap- peals Decided Act Is
 Unconstitutional RULING THIS TERM
 WAS NOT PLANNED But Mass. Court May Have Called for Decision at
 Present Session
BY JOHN A. REICHMANN United Press Staff Correspondent)

United Press Staff COrrespondent)
 Washington, April IT. (UP) Supreme Court action on Old Age Pension provisions of the New Deals Social Security Act at this term of court appeared possi- ble today following a ruling of the first Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston that the legislation was invalid. The Boston court at the same time ruled the unemployment insurance provisions Of the federal act was invalid but the Supreme Court already has this question under ad- visement. Ordinarily the court would not be able to act this session on the Old Age Pensions decision, but the court is prolonging its per
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The Wsuther

Fair; Warmer Tonight;
 Sunday Cloudy, Warmer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

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