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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

when they broke out of the peni- tentiary at nearby Jamesville early yesterday. Corbett was one of the four guards who were bound and gagged by the three men in their break for freedom.
 There's no doubt about 1t" Cor bett said. Its the coat all right"
 Seized His Auto
 King reported to police that three men, whom he identified as Oley, Geary and Crowley. seized his auto mobile last night, thrust him in the rear seat and drove to the outskirts of the city. They turned back, how ever, when they found State Police guarding the highways and drove to his home, King said, where they forced his wife to fix them coffee and sandwiches.
 Later, King reported, they drove downtown and left him near a railroad station after warning him to keep his mouth shut.
 King said a man he believed to be Geary left the blue overcoat he was wearing and took grey one belong ing to King.
 Authorities placed little credence in Kings story, despite the fact that 1t was verified by his wife, until
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
ROYAL WEDDING
 IS SORR0WFUL
Grand Duke Ludwig Mar ries in London; Expected
 Guests Wreck Victims

London, Nov. 17.-(UP)-Grand Duke Ludwig of Hesse and Miss Margaret Campbell Geddes, daugh- ter Of Sir Auckland Geddes, were married today at St. Peters church, Eaton Square.
 It was a quiet, poignant service at this church where most of England's fashionable weddings are solemnized, for the ceremony was held in an atmosphere of deep tragedy.
 Every member but one of the Dukes immediate family-his elder brother, Grand Duke George: his sister-in Jaw Grand Duchess Cecile; his mother, Dowager Grand Duchess Eleanore, and his little nepheWs, Princes Ludwig and Aldenbach who were to have been pages-were killed at Ostend yesterday in the crash Of a Belgian air liner in which they were flying here.
 On Way to Wedding
 They were on the way to the we'd ding, which was to have been held Saturday in a setting brilliant to match the status of German royal grand ducal family. Instead, the ceremony was put ahead today-so that the new grand duke, elevated to head of the house because of his brothers death, might go to Ostend
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
TRUCK DRIVERS
 STILL ON TRIAL

Hartford, Conn.,, Nov. l7.-(UP)- Superior court trial of IS members of the local truck drivers union, charged with conspiracy in connec- ton with the recent eastern Con- necticut strike of 1,400 truck driv- CTS, went into its second day today following presenta ton of states evil dence the men stopped trucks on the highways and forced drivers to join the union.
 States Attorney Hugh M, Alcorn called eight witnesses during the first day of the trial, including John J. Murphy, business agent of the union. also on trial.
 Testimony was given that strik- CTS allegedly forced drivers to pilot their trucks into the rear of union headquarters and would not permit them to proceed until operators signed with the union.
 Ralph Raisbeck, Springfield, Mass. operator for Greer Brothers, Suffield, testified his truck was stopped.
 If I joined the union," he said, "I could proceed. So in order not to delay the truck any longer l joined the union and paid $5 to William H. Roberts, recording sec retary of the union"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
High Rent Situation
 Is Before Aldermen
Will Be Discussed in Aldermanic Chamber at o'clock
 This Afternoon Corporation Counsel to sst'-r'ee -.s Be Asked Opinion

The high rent situation in Water bury was to be discussed at the al- dermanic chamber at 4 o'clock this afternoon as committee of the board of aldermen met with Cor poration Counsel Charles s. O'Con- nor and representatives of the Wat erbury Brass Workers union. The meeting was called as 8 result of the unions request that the aldermen adopt an ordinance setting maxi mum rent figures for dwellings in the city, the figures to be based on assessed valuation and needed in come. The committee planned to ask the corporation counsel for an opin- ion as to whether or not 1t could take any action, legally, along the lines requested by the union. After today's meeting, the committee will report back to the entire board.
 At Monday nights meeting of the aldermen, Secretary John Driscoll of the union declared that the situation Is rapidly growing worse and that early action is necessary. Unem- ployment is steadily increasing in the city, he said, and yet landlords continue to raise rents. The union contends that present rents in many cases are far too high, and holds that the aldermen can alleviate this condition by fixing maximum rental figures for the city. The union sub-' mitted 8 petition to the board sey- eral weeks ago, and had speakers present at the aldermen's last two meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
BRITISH ENVOY
 IS IN GERMANY

Berlin, Nov. 17.-(UP)-Viscount Halifax, Lord President of the Coun- ell in the British cabinet, arrived to- day for a series of private" talks with German leaders intended to assure the peaceable cooperation which British and German govern ments alike have long sought.
 OstenSibly Lord Halifax's visit is private one, to attend the interna- tional hunting exhibition here, and there was no arrangement for a for maj reception. It is admitted now, however, the talks he intends to have with Futhrer Adolph Hitler and other leaders in the next few days are of major diplomatic mo- ment.
 German sources said that Viscount Halifax would leave tomorrow for Berchtesgaden, in Bavaria, to see Hitler at the Fuehrer's mountain re- treat, and would remain here Frt- day and Saturday, returning here on Sunday. It was said that he would spend part of Sunday and most Of Monday with Col. Gen. Hermann Goering. Hitler's right hand man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
BOSSY CILLlS IS
 BADLY LICKED
Receives Only Half as Many Votes as OppO.
 nent at Primaries

Newburyport, Mass, Nov. H.-- (UP)-Bossy Gillis, "astounded" at his friends "desertion' wondered to- day whether he had better not drop his new.found electioneering dig nity and campaign for a fourth mayoral term in his rip-snortln' manner of old. For Bossy-official- ly Andrew J.-received only half as many votes as his pi rlapcnio oin many votes as his principal oppon- ent in yesterdays non-partisan pri- mary. The names of both Bossy and the opponent, Atty. James F Carens, Legionnaire and former city solicitor will appear on the election ballot Dec. 2. Tn the primary Car ems received 3563, Bossy 1726 and Daniel A. Goodwin. 287.
 Dignified Silence
 Bossy's primary campaign was one of dignified silence in marked con- tract to his voluble utterances of the past.
 "It's astoundingl" cried the ram pageous redhead. T can hardly be- lieve 1.-the way my friends have deserted me. cut the taxes, enl- ployed hundreds, fed the poor and made improvements. And look what they've done to me-"
 Bossy,s wife entered the cam paign, briefly as candidate her. self, but withdrew when she learned that the entrance of Goodwin in- sured primary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
CITY PAYROLL AUDIT BEGUN THIS MORNING Accountants of George H. Kingley Co. of New
 York at Work EACH EMPLOYE HAD
 TO APPEAR TODAY Speculation Was Rife as to What Had Caused Sud-
 den Action

A complete audit of the payroll of the City of Water bury was begun today by ac- countants of the George H. Kingsley Company, of New York. The audit comes little more than a month after one in which the payrolls of the street, police, fire and City Hall departments were stud jed and checked. With pay day for many city employees, the checks were handed out by auditors. Each employe had to ap- pear personally to receive his pay. The audit extends even into the school department, with accountants scheduled to deliver checks to the teachers at the various local schools tomorrow. The payrolls of every single city department are being checked.
 Raises Speculation
 News of the audit at once raised speculation as to whether 1t had any connection with Mayor Frank HGyes' plan for reorganization of the city government. The mayor, however, said there was no connec- ticn, and that he knew nothing of the audit.
 The audit comes just when the city budget for 1888 is being pre- pared. The board of finance at its meeting tomorrow IS expected to take preliminary action toward set- tiug up the budget for next year Department heads have already sub- nitted requests for appropriations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
MERCHANTS ARE TURNED DOW N
Bank Street Firms. Wanted to String Laurel Strips
 Across Street

Petitions from two groups of local merchants for permission to hang Christmas decorations on the streets were received at last nights meeting of the board of works. One was turned down, and action on the other was deferred.
 Merchants whose establishments are on Bank street, from the Apothecaries Hall building to Grand street, asked for permission to hang laurel strips and other decorations across the street. The board refused to grant the request, on the ground that its policy was to turn down any request for decorations or banners which go across roadways.
 South Main Merchants
 South Main street merchants asked for permission to string lights along the street, from Exchange place to the Church of Our IMdy oi Lourdes. The board deferred action till its next meeting, the S0th, and suggested that the group secure a letter from the Chamber Of Com merce.
 In refusing the Bank street peti- ton, which was signed by managers of IS prominent firms, the board pointed out that 1t has a standing rule against any decorations or ban ners which cross public streets. When permission was granted, 1t is claimed, the privilege was often abused.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
GEN. KAI-SHEK TAKES COMMAND
Assumes Charge of Forces in Final Stand; Chinese
 Lose 100000 Men
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By JOHN R. MORRIS

Limited Press Staff Correspondent
 Shanghai, Nov. 17.-(UP)-Gen- eralissimo Chiang Kai-Shek has re- signed the presidency of the gov- ernment executive council in order to lead his army in final stand against Japan, it was reported to- day as the government made urgent preparations to evacuate Ranking.
 Reports, which were unconfirmed, said that Chiang, the country's strong man, relinquished his post as head of what corresponds to a cab met in order to devote all his time to the army, as its commander in 'chief and as head of the military affairs commission.
 H. H. Kung, finane minister and vice president of the executive com- mittee, is to succeed him, 1t was said, with Wang Chung Hui, foreign minister, relieving Kung of the vice presidential duties.
 Chinese War Crisis
 It was evident that Chinese lead- CTS thought the war had reached a crisis. United Press dispatches from Nanking said that extraordinary precautions were being taken and that the streets were heavily patrol ed by soldiers at night because of reports that plain clothes provoca- teurs, in Japanese pay, were pene- trating into the city to start dis turbances.
 United Press reports from Nank- ing said that 1t was understood President Lin Sen had left yester- day for Chungking, far up the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
TO CRUISE SEAS
 FOR THREE YEARS

Boston, Nov. 17.-(UP).-A three year cruise around the world in his 37-foot ketch-rigged yacht Naomi began at the wharf today for 26- year-old Captain Charles J. Cox. The cruise will end at, his home in Vutley, Sussex. England.
 John Gagnon and Everett Mac soonald of 6helburne, N. S., will acc aempany him as far as Nassau. Ba- Mamas.
 The cruise, fulfilling hfe-lone ambition. will cover 50.0O0 miles. C?y headed first for Cape Cod canal anrnnte tn New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
SHAW IS DARING WITH NEW PLAY
Hints Strongly at Duke of Windsor in Drama of
 Last Night

London, Nov. 17-CUP)-George Bernard Shaw denied today that, in carrying out a threat of years stand- ing to rewrite Shakespeare, he In" terpolated into "Cymbeline" the story of the Duke of Windsor'S abdication from the British throne. But: Gym. beline was produced last night at the Embassy theater, with the pro- gram headed:
 "Cymbeline, by William Shake- speare and George Bernard Shaw"
 Shaw had cut down the last act by two-thirds, retaining about eight of the original lines and writing in the rest himself.
 When the kings long lost sons Cadwal and Polydore are discovered, Cadwal is hailed as future king of this rude island"--the rudeness re- ferring only to the times, which are those of the Romans.
 Then Cadwal. in the Shakesperian blank verse, retorts:
 Hints At Windsor
 "No! No! This kingly business has no charm for me, compelled to wor- ship priest invented gods. Not free to wed the woman of my choice. be- ing stopped at every turn by soma old fool crying, You must not! or still worse, You must abdicate and pass the throne to Polydore." Polydore replies: Do you, by the heavos.s! Thank you for nothing. brother"
 Shaw said today: You must not try to find in the passages more than there is on the surface. It is written as part of the play and is necessary to 1t. It is not to be taken as my view of the abdication, as happy solu- ton of the kings difficulties or any" thing else. I had no intention of in- ferring anything apart from its use in the play"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
AMERICAN HELP WILL BE LOST IF WAR COMES Condemns Suspension of War Debt Payments to
 United States FRANCE TO BE FIRST
 VICTIM OF ALLIANCE Germany, Italy, Japan Are Really Out for Conquest
 Under New Combine
BY M. $. HANDLER Limited Press Staff Correspondent, ],

United Press Staff C0rrespondentD
 Paris, November 17.-UP) Strongly condemning suspension of war debt pay ments to the United States, Senator Henry Berengcr speculated in a lecture today on the possibility of Ameri- can aid against a German Italian-Japanese military al- liance. s e n a tor Berenger, who is chairman of the Senate For eign Relations Committee and IS one of the principal counselors m French foreign policy, charged that the German-Italian-Japanese Anto- Communist alliance actually constl- tutes a military alliance, and that it is aimed at conquest with France as the first victim.
 Of the United States, he said:
 Certain of our compatriotS, among them those most ready to participate in Franco-American ceremonies, would do well to reflect once for all that true alliances can not be proved by speeches or festivi- ties on happy days but through
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
NEW CARDINALS
 ARE APPOINTED

Vatican City, Nov. 17-(UP)-Five new cardinals were appointed today by Pope Plus XI.
 They were Most Rev. Arthur Hin- sley, archbishop of Westminster, Eng; Archbishop Gerlier of Lyons, France; Giuseppe Pizzardo, papal undersccretary of state; Ermencg- lido Pellegrinetti, apostolic nuncio to Jugoslavia; and Adeodato Piaz- ga. patrarch to Venice, Italy.
 With today's appointments the sa- cred college of 69 cardinals will hold a secret consistory with the pope on Dec. IS. Thirty-nine of the cardinals are Italians and 30 of other nationalit.es. A public consis- tory at which the nSw cardinals will be invested formally in office will be held Dec. l6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17

'
 Detective Lieut.. Matthew Balanda of the local bureau. who assisted in the investigation of the bank robbery at Watertown in l930 re- called that Puckus was arrested for complicity in the affair, about a week after 1t occurred. He was ar- rested at St. Louis, Missouri.
 $22,OOO Was Taken
 About $22,000 was taken in the hold-up, he said. A companion of Puckus, James smeden, also known as "Whitey" Maulis, was arrested at Detroit, brought back here and sentenced to Wethersf1eld. Another member of the gang escaped into Canada.
 Puckus was transferred from Wethersfield to Norwich because of his health.
 Escaped Men Dangerous
 Norwich, Conn, Nov. 17-(UP)- State and local police spread a wide hunt today for three dangerously in- sane inmates of Norwich State Hos- pital who escaped last night after slugging @ guard.
 Three other inmates of the group of six who made the break were re- captured soon after.
 One of the men still at large, John J. DwoyakoYski, 40, Norwich, was said by state police to have killed a New Haven policeman and engaged in Lisbon stabbing afiray.
 Another inmate still missing was John B. Perry, 2S, New Haven, con- victed of a sex crime. Both men were transferred to the asylum from Wethersfield states prison.
 Struck Down Guard
 The men, acting in concert, struck down a guard with sink pump, and looked him up with another guard In room. Then they fled into the night after entering the clothes
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
LANDERS, FRARY,
 CLARK co. VOTES

New Britain, Conn, Nov. 17-UP) The National Labor Relations Board today announced employees of the local plants of Landers, Frary & Clark have designated the Con- mittee for Industrial Organization as their collective bargaining agent by a vote of 1898 to 108.
 At the New Hartford plant of the concern, employees voted - to 8 In favor of the CIO.
 Approximately 680 employees in the New Britain plants did not vote the NLlRB said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
BY MAX L. BROWN Limited Press Financial Edit0r)

New York, Nov. 17-More than 6,50O,0O0 Christmas club members will receive approximately $S20.O0O,- GOO in the next two weeks, decline of about 35,00O,000 from last year, the club announced today.
 Herbert F. Rawll, founder and president, said the decline largely reflected low interest rates. and in- creased operating costs which caused many banks to withhold this type of saving. It was the first year-to- year decline of the recovery period.
 Approximately 4s0O banks handled such accounts this year, compared with $500 in l036. Membership dropped from 7.500.OO0 to 00,6OO. Membership in each participating bank increased eight percent on the average, while the per-bank accu- mutation rose about il per cent over lo30. Thus the estimated average amount for each member rose to 44055 from 9405O.
 The club estimated that disbursed funds would be used as follows (the second figure is for last yearl ::
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
VISITING NURSE
 GROUP ASKS AID
Wants City to Help Them in Program - Health
 Board Studies It

The board of health today began study of a request by the Visiting Nurse association for financial aid from the city in carrying out Its program. The request for financial help from the city came in the form of letter from Mrs. Roger &. Sperry, president of the V. N. A., who said that last year the associa- ton gave medical and nursing care to 800 needy persons, handled more than 1000 cases of communicable disease, and made more than 10000 supervisory visits to babies.
 The association asked that the city contribute the sum of $4.500 during 1888, which would relieve the V. N. A. of considerable present ex- pense and enable 1t to broaden its field. The association asks $S,00O for supervision of babies, $500 for care of the needy i'll, and $l,000 for care of cases of communicable disease.
 $4,OOO Item in Budget
 On motion of pr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, the board voted to list in its 1888 budget provisional item of $4,000. This would include $l,OO0 Ir4cnti,%,,ed m Page A).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
ONE ANSWERED

New London, Conn.,, Nov. 17-(UP)-The w. w. Per kins Post, Grand Army of the republic, held its annual reunion last night. .
 One member answered the roll call.
 He was Lewis L. Baker, 93, past state commander of the G. A. R. one other living member of the post, Benjamin Judd, 103, was too weak to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
OUINTETTE TO
 BE ARRAICNED
Walter O'Hara With Four Others Appear in Court
 This Week

Providence, R. l., Nov.1 7.-(UP) Two democratic party leaders. a former Republican U. S. Seantor's campaign manager and an officer of the Narragansett Racing Associa- tion. Inc, will be arraigned "somc- time this week" on indictments charging violations of the federal corrupt practices act. They are State Committee Chairman William A. ShaWcross, Former Democratic State Committee Chairman Thomas H. Remedy, former Probate Judge James J. Dooley, campaign manager for former U. S, Senator Jesse H. Metcalf (), and Controller Michael J. Began of the Racing Association. Dooley also is a director and for mer vice-president of the associa- ton.
 O'Hara With Them
 The quartet, with Walter E. O. Hara, turfman-publisher, and his Narragansett Racing Association, Inc, were indicted Friday by the federal grand jury as result of the associations contributions to cam paign funds. O'Hara and the asso- ciation entered not guilty pleas yes terday. OHara was released in $2,000 bail after trial. The association, which operated Narragansett Park Horse Race track yesterday declared a dividend of 50 cents a share pay able Nov, 26 to stock of record Nov. 19. Governor Robert E. Quinn clamped martial law on the track to prevent holding of the fall meet as the climax of his feud with O. Hara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
Unruly Congress May Upset Proposed Plans
Administration Leaders Are Battling to Save Presl- dents Program-Signs of Filibuster Still
 Evident -Anti.Lynch Law Bothers
By JOE ALEX MORRIS Limited Press Staff Correspondent


 Washington, Nov. 17-(UP)-Ad- ministration leaders fought today to save President Rooseyelt's legislative program from severe damage at the hands of an unruly Congress.
 Conflict in both Senate and House tested the New Deal leader ship and created some doubt that even the farm bill portion of the program could be enacted by Christ mas. A drive to override the ad- ministration and immediately enact legislation to aid business was tenn porarily halted.
 In the Senate, a southern bloc that had planned a half-hearted obstructionist campaign against the anti-lynching bill came to life with a filibuster that may prevent a vote until the farm bill is ready for de- bate a week or ten days hence. The crop measure will displace the anti Lynch bill.
 House Hard Pressed
 in the house, the leadership was hard pressed by Republican and Democratic outburst that broke out because the farm legislation-prirne objective of the special session-was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
Late Neus Bulletins
ACE KILLED

Shanghai, Nov. 17 = (UP)-Lieut. Sadao Shi- rasso, ace pilot of the Jap- anese navy, has died a hero in his flaming airplane, over Soochow, west of Shanghai, yesterday, it was announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
Local Norwich Inmate Recaptured
Edward Puckus Had Made Escape
Puckus Was One of ElOld-Up Gang Who Robbed Water town Trust Co. of $22,OOO-Five Inmates
 Broke Out-Three Are at Large

Within an hour after his escape from the Norwich State Hospital Edward Puckus 28 of 3! North Leonard Trust Company of March 2S 1880 was recaptured last night and returned to confinement Puckus had been transferred from the Wetherseld State Prsa to whlcn he had been sentenced by the Ltched Superlor Court shortly after robbery occurred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
RUTH MANAGER

Hollywood, Nov. l7 - (UP)-RumOrs that Babe Ruth would be offered man. agership of the New Hol- lywOOd Club of the Pacific Coast. Baseball League were current today, al- though Don Francisco, president, was nOn-cOmmit- tai.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-17
FRENCH SENATOR WARNS HIS COUNTRY
Army or Hunters After Kidnapers
There Is Some Belief That Three Bandits Are Not Far From Scene of Escape-Chase, However,
 Is On All Over Country

Syracuse, N. Y, November 17. - (UP) - Belief that the three escaped OConne kdnapers hiding in or near Syracuse strengthened today when overcoat lett
 by three in the home of Henry King was identified as one that they took with them from Onondaga County Penentiary. The coat identified by John Corbett, prison guard the which John Oley, Percy (Baby Facel GearY and Harold Redl Crowley took with them