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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
BOSTON MAYOR
 SAVES HIS AUTO

Boston, March 2S-(U.P)-Mayor Frederick w. Mansfield still has his official automobile today, but only because the city law department had been unable to keep abreast of the city's creditors.
 First the city of Lowell threaten cd to attach the car because Boston failed to pay e2,l45 on court order to Lowell for welfare expenditures. A check for the amount was hastily made out.
 Then Daniel P. Bowen Of Roxbury obtained an attachment charging the city with failure to pay . Judg- ment as result of . sidewalk acci- dent. The city baked this attach ment by obtaining . restraining order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
SEVEN PERSONS. BURNED TODEATH.
Mother, Five Children in List of Victims in Jersey
 City Blaze

Jersey City, N. J, March 25.-- (UP)--Seven persons were burned to death early today in a fire that swept a three-story frame dwelling The dead: Mrs. Rose Burkhardt 64, and her children: Florence, l8; Charles, IS; Philip, 13; Theresa, II; Veronica, 10; John German, 69. All were trapped on the top floor of the building. German operated a junk shop on the first floor and had been warned on several occa- sions, police said, that trash he had accumulated constituted a fire haz- ard.
 Fire Discovered
 PaSserSby discovered the fire shortly before 3 a. m. The flames spread so quickly that Mrs. Burk- hardt, her children and German had no chance to escape. There was but one survivor among the persons known to have been in the building. Rose Burkhardt, 19, was rescued by passersby who heard her screams. She was on a lower floor The bodies of Mrs. Burkhardt and three of the children were found in bed. The body of another child lay near 8 door. Germans body was irl a rear bedroom.
 Overcome by Smoke
 Physicians said all of the victims apparently had been overcome by smoke before the flames reached them. Robert Burkhardt, 24, and John, 9, were not at home when the fire started. Cause of the blaze has not been determined. Firemen responding to three alarms. had t under control before 1 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Ne1v England's Factories, Mills Maintain High Rate

Boston, March 25-(UP) New England's mills and factories con- tinue to maintain high rate of activity despite higher prices and the dampening effect of labor un- rest, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc, re- ported today. Easter retail sales are in good volume helped consider ably by a 10 per cent wage in- crease to approximately 60,000 tex tile workers while wholesalers look forward to an active summer with sales unaffected by higher prices.
 Demand for woolen goods in- creased sharply during the week at advancing prices. Mems wear was particularly active and many mills have sold their output in this line for the greater part of the fall season. Apparently this has led to some of the larger interests to withdraw their quotations. Spot cotton wools are selling well at firm prices. Some fairly large orders for wool tops were booked during the week and wool top futures which have advanced considerably con- tinue their upward trend.
 Cotton mills are well supplied with orders. Many have advanced prices of the staple lines of furnishing cotton goods. but some Of the lead- Ing houses have withdrawn their quotations altogether. Stocks Oi raw cotton are comparatively small Cotton consumed tn February amounted 10 9O.O3O bales. an increase of 2G0 per cent above the like i9Jt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Ne1v Pastors Named By Bishop McAuliMe
Rev. Edward J. Quinn For II Years Assistant at St. Francis Xaviers Made Pastor of St. Barnard's
 Parish in Rockville

Two pastoral appointments were announced today by Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford, through The Catholic Transcript. One of the appoint ments affects a former local priest Rev. Edward J. Quinn, who is trans ferred from the pastorate of the Sacred Heart church, Norwichtown, to that of St. Bernard's, Rockville The other appointment names Rev Michael Martin, assistant pastor al the Church of the Blessed Sacra- ment, Bridgeport, to succeed Father quinn as pastor ct Norwichtown.
 II Years in Waterbury
 Father Quinn spent Il years in Waterbury as assistant pastor at the Church of St. Francis Xavier. He came to this city in 1915 to sllc- ceed Rev. William Dunn and re- mained here till late in 1928, when he was succeeded by Rev. Raymond Clabby.
 Father Quinn
 The Rev. Edward J. Quinn was born July 28, 1880, in Mechanicsyille. He is 8 graduate of Putnam high school, Holy Cross college, St. Johns Seminary, Brighton, Mass, and the Grand Seminary in Montreal, Cam ada. He was ordained December IT, 1910 in St. James Cathedral, Mon- treal. His first assignment was to St. Roses, New Haven. Later cura- cies were at St. Mary'S East Hart
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
CITY DEMURRER
 IS 0vERRULED
Judge McEvOy Knocks Out All Contentious in $5,OOO
 Damage Suit

Judge Frank P. McEvoy in su- parior court today refused to recog- ni1e the demurrer of the City of Waterbury which claimed there was no legal cause of action against the c'ty when the cause was based on an accident in the performance of a governmental duty. Judge McEvoy also overruled the other five con- tcntions in the city's demurrer against the allegations in the $5,000 suit brought by Joseph Iarandola against the city. Demurrers in the action were argued in superior court March i2, by Attorney William Hei- necsey for the plaintiff, and Cor poration Counsel Charles 8. O'Con- ' r for the city.
 Youth Fell Into Pit
 The action Is based on injuries said to have been suffered by the youthful plaintiff in 8 fall into pit on Orange street, December Il, 1885. Work on the pit was done by WPA workers, and for this reason, the city demurrered that they could not be he'd responsible In spite of the fact the work was at its request and with its sanction.
 Another main point of the de- m,rrer was based on the claim that the plaintiff had not given the city notice within 60 days prior to the fling of the suit, as required by sec- ti 1420 of the general statutes. Judge McEvoy. holds that this claim is availing if the complaint is ad- dressed on negligence only, but is of no avaii against claim based on negligence and nuisance jointly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
THREE YOUTHS IN
 TOLLS OF POLICE

Hartford, Conn.,, March 25.--(UP) Three Massachusetts youths who led state and local police a chase through central Connecticut before they were captured at East Hartford were returned today to Fall River, Mass, where they will face stolen car charges.
 They are Lucian Dione. 16, Aime Benoit, IT, and a juvenile whose name was withheld by authorities. The car reportedly was stolen Tues day night at Fall River. It was owned by Russell T. Baker, Swan- sea, Mass.
 State police broadcast a teletype message for arrest of the trio after they allegedly sped away from a Southington gas station without paying. They were sighted here after passing a red light and narrowly missing a woman crossing a street.
 A police radio broadcast was flashed and the youth were cap tured shortly thereafter trying to get across the congested Hartford East Hartford bridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
CLEVER TRICK IS
 WIPED BY GOVT

Hartford, Conn, March 25-(U.P) Joseph M. Condon, 60, was lodged in Hartford County jail today, awaiting return to Vermont where he is wanted on charges of using the mails to defraud. Condon was ar- rested at Plainfield late yesterday and ararigned before U. s. Com missioner William J. Wholean here. He was arrested on a warrant issued by U. s. Commissioner Marcel A. Lacroix, Burlington, Vt. Condon al- legedly replied to "help wanted" ad- vertisements in a New England mag azine, asked for money to make the trip where the job was located, and disappeared after he received the money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
SHOE STRIKE IN
 MAINE F|zzLES
Only 100 of 6,OOO Work CTS Walked Out Other
 New England Unrest

Boston, March 25-(UP)-Statt and local officials took extra precau- tions today against general shoe strike called by c. I. O.'s United Shoe Workers of America in Maine $ twin cities" of Lewiston and Au- burn, but at mid-morning less than 100 of the 5000 shoe workers in 1s plants had walked out.
 At request of City Manager Fred erick w. Ford of Auburn, Governor Lewis o. Barrows sent some 40 state troopers to the twin cities" Night shift local patrolmen were trans ferred to day duty and constables were told to stand by for emergency duty.
 All 19 shoe plants in the two cit les were operating with virtually complete crews. Peaceful picketing was begun by the few strikers and o. I. O. workers and organizers.
 Police Chief Harry w. Rowe of Auburn said he recognized the right of workers to picket peacefully, but warned he would not tolerate in- timidation of any employees who wished to work.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
ARSON CHARGE

Willim a tic, Conn.,, March 25-(UP)- Arthur J. Messer, former New Lon- don restaurant owner, was arrested today and held at Windham County jail un- der $50,000 charged with accessory to arson in con- nectiOn with the destruc- ton of the Den Paradise res- taurant here Sept. 9. 1856. He was taken into custody on a bench warrant which accused him of having hired two men to set fire to the eating establishment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Pounded Hills Gayel as Head of Senate Body
 Right at ll:l5
ONLY FOURTEEN OF
 BODY WERE PRESENT
Senator Culhane Appears in Support of Bill to
 Curb Probate
BY WILLIAM J: MORlARTY Democrat Legislative Reporter)

NDeWVcEat AcBhSA~thVe NepVE"el
 State Capitol, Hartford, March 24. = Special to the Democrat). = Mayor Frank Hayes of Waterbury, who in his capacity as lieutenant governor of Connecticut, presides over all sessions of the State Senate, established a precedent for the year 1887 today when he pounded his gavel and called the senate to or der promptly at 1l:l5 Q. m.
 There were only IA of the 35 State Senators in their seats at the time, but Lieutenant Governor Hayes declared the Senate in ses- sion promptly on the time set for the official opening. This action was an aftermath of his declaration of yesterday when he objected to conferences in the governors office delaying the Senate opening.
 The Senate did not convene on Wednesday until 12:30 as result of 8 request by the governors execu- tive secretary, Philip Hewes.
 Lieutenant-G Governor Hayes stated today that he thought that in the future no conferences should be al- lowed to interfere with the prompt
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Spanish Civil War Is Rock on Which They May
 Be Split
 .-- MUSSOLlNI TRYING
 TO SAVE PRESTIGE Italian SpOkesmen s a y War Would Come If France Interferes
BY LOUIS E. KEEMLE

CUnited Press Staff Correspondent
 The re-armed nations of Europe, equipped for con- flict if somebody starts one, divided into two hostile camps today over the Span ish civil war. Democratic Britain and France, allied with Communist Russia, ap- peared determined to prevent Mussolini from winning the war for the Spanish rebels and creating a Fascist state in Spain. Italy and Germany resisted efforts to block their under-cover inter- vention. The crux of the matter lay in Mussolini's prestige. He has not openly committed himself to enstiring victory for the insurgent Francisco Farnco, but no nation in Europe believes anything to the contrary. Therefore, If Franco loses, fingers will be pointed at Mussolini for starting something he couldn't finish. The recent re- verses of the Italian forces on the Guadalajara front already have caused an ill-co1cealed burst of de- rision and an T told you 50" atti- tude, especially in France.
 More Troops Necessary
 It, therefore, may be necessary for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
ROBBER BROODS
 OVER HIS ERRORS

Boston, March 25-(UP)--Walter Awkward, g. arrested on charge of armed robbery of $2S from Q grocery store, brooded over these er- TOTS in technique today:
 Failure to put bullets in his gun.
 Herding of victims into 6 room from which they could escape by a rear door.
 Attempted escape in @ driverless taxi.
 Turning his back on a man armed with a hair tonic bottle.
 When police arrived at the store of Charles Popp, they found Ayl- ward unconscious, felled by a well- aimed tonic bottle borrowed by his victims from an adjoining barber shop. In his pocket police found the stolen $23. they said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25

Of Berlin, shops are busy ana ca1eS buzz with everyday, light-hearted conversation. Even the casual glance at factories, heavy industrial plans and other producing centers, however, indicates the serious ptir- pose of Germany to be 8 great and self-sufflcient nation. It is appar- ent that Germany intends to be- come independent of foreign powers in the matter of importing basic raw materials.
 Lines of Transportation
 The main lines of the transfor- nation may be summarized briefly as follows:
 1. Self-sufflciency without de- pendence on foreign imports of basic raw materials by the development of synthetic substitutes, especially vital military necessities such as oil, motor fuel, rubber, ores, and fabrics under the present -four year" plan of speeding Ip Industrial develop ment. .s
 ?. Accumulation of huge reserves NIlu UEdSblC CUIlbIVL VI AAAPVA Vo 0AaNs exports, to prevent the export of war necessities.
 3. Extensive motorization of the nation, including the lowering of car prices and standardization and simplifcation of car models.
 4. Construction of great net work of super-highways, designed to encourage motorization.
 5. Integration of industry on virtually a wartime basis by loans, subsidization and arbitrary decrees,
 6. Decentralization or territorial readjustment of industry as a pro- lection against air raids by shifting factories from vulnerable frontiers and isolating outside cities.
 2. Moral education and discipline of the people in accordance with the doctrine that the interests of the community supercede those of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25

'The conference will resume when I send word to both sides," he said. That may be before the plants are completely cleared. Mir. Lewis and his associates want to clear the plants before resuming the confer. ence.
 "As soon as am advised that this (evacuation) has been done fin accordance with the wishes of both sides, I'll summon them here"
 Collective Bargaining
 He indicated that the conference over sole collective bargaining, prin- cipal demand of the strikers, may be contineued this afternoon and tonight.
 "The union officials" he said, "are. exactly and correctly keeping their word and acting as expediti- ously as possible to fulfill the terms of the understandings"
 James F. Dewey. federal concilia- tor who assisted Murphy in settle- ment of the General Motors strike, was present with the governor but made no comment. Lewis and Chrysler remained in their hotel rooms.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Shortly After Noon Today Strikers Ln AM Factories Voted
 10 Ratify Agreement or Truce
Men Began Immediately to Leave Plants-Final Terms of Settlement
 Will Come Late
WALTER P. CHRYSLER, JOHN
 L.LEWIS ARE IN CONFERENCE
Limited Press Staff Correspondent By JAMES C. AUSTIN

Detroit, March 25.-(UP) )-Sit-down strikers in nine Chrysler plants completed their ratification of truce agreement and voted to abandon the plants. Evacuation began immediately, as soon as runners could bring official notification to all the plants.
 Will Resume Conference
 Informed of the ratification vote, Governor Murphy announced at Lansing that settlement conferences would be resumed there "early this morning"
 Firm Plant to Blame
 Homer Martin, president of the U A. w. cruised with other union officers in bus from plant to plant explaining terms of the truce and calling for vote Some slight opposition found he said chiefly through misunder standings and the votes in several plants delayed by prolonged questioning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
RESCUED CREW IS
 STILL DELAYED

Boston, March 25-tUP)--North- west gales today threatened to de- iay arrival of the coast guard cutter Chelan, carrying l8 rescued crew members of :he sunken Norwegian freighter Bjerkli. until late tomorrow Or possibly Saturday.
 Last wireless message received at coast guard headquarters here from the Chelan's skipper. Commander Iydon Spencer, read:
 Have no idea of time of arrival. At present practically hove to in strong northwest gale. Will advise as soon as arrival can be predicted. :"
 The Chelan picked up the Bjerklis crew Tuesday 500 miles east of Bos- ton llghtship after the vessel. leak ihng badly, had widowed in the ktorm- -lossed Atlantic for more than q week. The Bjerkli sank only eight Hours after the crew had been trans- Nerred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
FAMOUS POET OF BRITAIN IS DEAD
John Drinkwater Was Also Dramatist, Essayist of
 Much Note

London, March 25--(UP)--John Drinkwater, 55, poet, dramatist and essayist, died in his sleep today ct his home in Maida Vale in north London. Heart disease was believed to be the cause of death.
 Only yesterday, Drinkwater watched the Oxford Cambridge boat race and the excitement may have affected a heart never strong. But Mrs. Drinkwater- Daisy Kennedy, violinist --said today:
 He was very happy all day. The last words he wrote in an article he was preparing on the coronation were: Happy and glorious
 She said that physician believed Drinkwater died at about 3 Q. m. to- day.
 Thcater Lured Him
 The one time insurance man, whom the theater fascinated-and lured to riches and fame from his prosaic, if successful business life suffered a severe shock only two weeks ago; March 10. Miss Kennedy had given recital. She and Drink water were driving home when their motor car collided with an omnibus. Miss Kennedys face was cut by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
NINETEEN DIED
 IN BURNING BUS
Members of Roller Skating Troupe Crushed as Bus
 Turns Over

Salem, H., March 25.-(UP).- Coroner s. B. Carrigan called ar inquest today into the bus crash in which 19 members of a roller skat- ing troup were crushed and burned to death and four other injured, two so seriously they may not live. The dead lay in mortuaries at Salem and Patoka, awaiting positive identifica- ton by relatives. The injured were i'll Salem Community hospital. Amorg the injured was Richard ,.homas, driver of the bus and per- haps the only one who can tell why the machine nosed into 8 roadside ditch three miles west of here yes- terday afternoon, careened into a concrete abutment, turned over and burst into flames.
 Two More May Die
 Doctors said Thomas and Don Flannery, another of the injured, pr ,bably would recover. They despaired of saving the lives of the other two including Thomas wife.
 Preliminary investigation showed
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
HIS WORRIES ON
 WORK ARE ENDED

Quincy, Mass, March 25-(U.P)- Yesterday Thomas Nicholson, B, caretaker on a Germantown estate, was worried about future work be- cause his employer, Theodore B. Castor. wealthy book dealer, had just died.
 Today Nicholson was assured of $25 a week for the rest of his life and the occupancy of a six-room house on the estate as long as he wants 1t. according to terms of Cas- tors will filed in probate court at Dedham.
 Guess I'll get married" observed Nicholson,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Late Neus Flashes
FARLEY'S NIECE

Hollywood, March 25 - (UP)-Postmaster General Ja m es Farley's actress niece, Dorothy McNulty, to- day announced her engage ment to Dr. Lawrence ScrOggs of Los Angeles. Miss McNulty, a success on the New York stage before coming to Hollywood, said she would be married as soon as she finished her current movie role. Her father is a New York news paperman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
JUROR DIES

New Haven, March s. (UP)-- Fu~eral arrangements were being made today for Lewis E. Coulter 0uilford, who died late yesterday shortly after he had been excused for the night from jury service Coulter was on q jury hearing tess tinaony in q civil ease. 4 court authority said q inistrlal may not be declared because. under Connecticut law. as few az nIne jurors may try . civil ccRc if both parties agree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
SHOCK STRIKES
 IN LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, March 2S-(U.P)-A slight earthquake shook Los An- geles at $50 e. m. PST today.
 The tremblor lasted for two or three seconds. rocking buildings with agentIc east and west motion.
 Palm Springs. fashionable desert resort .Do miles east of Los Angeles, reported the earth movement there were severe enough to shake light fixtures.
 Long Beach, scene Of the disas- tFuus earthquake ln io33, reported only . minor trolling motion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
sSNDBERGHs IN FLIGHT

1 Karachi, India. March 2S--fuPl- Col. Charles 4. Llrdbcrgh and Mrs ksndhergh left today for uwhdar kal.lcnlslan. 800 miles north of here cn their way back to their. Brillsh home by alrplane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March 25 (UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for tho current fiscal year through March 23, compared with n year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $5, 394, ,I46.628.47 $5,2i7,917, 7,S66.41 $s,s25.2Ss.3 .395.sS Ss.OSs.727. .s2e.4s
 Deficit
 si, ,7ss, ,16S,2a2.69 $2,1s2,1s9, ,9s9.s3
 Cash Balance
 $1,73i,S6l,9 ,91S.S2 S2.924,291,5sS.53
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
European Nations, Fully Equipped For War DiUide Into TlUo Hostile Camps
GerrnanyLs Preparing For War Emergencies
Nazis Are Gradually Reshaping Nation in All Depart- ments - Everything Has Been Subordinated
 to National War PlaHnings

Editors Note:-Webb of the United flew from capital capital in Europe inspecting the old worlds he found of hoys greatest fighting un In Italy where Muoin warn ing be ppared Miller learned that S0oOOOo M conflict Today he sizes the military strength Germany practically human activity national planning and preparedness for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
BY WEBB MILLER
(Copyrlght 1as7. By United Prcssl

Berlin March 25-(Via London)-(U.P.)-Wi mii- ary power as their chief objective the Nazs gradually reshapng Germanys economic industrial and civil life In study of conditions here during aerial tour of the principal capitals of Europe the writer was by the subordinaton of every human activity to the national
 planning and preparedness for It is not apparent to the average tourist Crowds normally in the streets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
The Weather

Snow, Cold Tonight; Friday Generally Fair Full Weather Report Page 5.
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