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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20

manager of the company. L. P. Sperry was reelected treasurer, and Francis T. Reeves was named again as secretary.
 The complete list of directors and officers who will serve for the con- ing year Is as follows:
 Board of Directors
 Directors: E. o. Goss, J. H. Goss, L. P. Sperry, c. P. Goss, Jr., w. s. Fulton, c. A. Goss, R. s. Sperry, J. F. Flton, B. Bronson. W. M. Goss. H. L. Scovill, w. T. Hunter, A. L. Adams, M. L. Sperry, Jr.
 Officers Reelected
 Officers: President and general manager, E. o. Goss; ce-president, J. H. Goss; vice-president. sC. F. Goss, Jr.: vice-president, c. A. Goss; vice-president, B. Bronson; vice. president. w. M. Goss: vice-presi- dent w. T. Hunter: vice-president, T. B. Myers; vice-president. F. Iris men; treasurer, L. P. Sperry: assist ant treasurer, J. V. Montague: as- sistant treasurer, T. B. Myers; as- sistant treasurer, F. Trismen: secre- tary, P. T. Reeves; assistant secre- tary, B. P. Hyde; assistant secretary, c. F. Doherty; assistant z secretary, R. L. deBrauwere; assistant secre- tary, E.. e. Bangs. X
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
MISCHA ROSS HAS
 CLEVER LAWYER


 New York, April 20-(UP)-Mis- cha Ross stood in the lineup lights at police headquarters today and denied that he had beaten violinist Tania Leelova to death with claw hammer in rehearsal studio argu- ment. T didn't do it." he said. the Broadway booking agent, who was quoted by police yesterday as saying he must have hit her." shook his head in puzzled way and said he did not remember what went on in the rehearsal studio when he went there drunk Sunday.
 Were you drunk Saturday, too?" he was asked. T think so," he said. But he was unable to remember where he had done his drinking. Ross was taken to homicide court for arraignment with the advice of Samuel Liebowitz, one of the most successful murder case experts in the nation. Liebowitz was retained by Zachary Ross, brother of the agent. It was indicated that Ross probably would plead that he struck Miss Leelova in self defense after she swung at him with "a stick or something. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
FOR
 HIGHWAY BRIDGE

Hartford, Conn, April 20.-(UP) Statewide interest will be given to- morrow's hearing on the proposal for a $7,O00,000 highway bridge across the Thames river at New London, starting or finishing mark for the annual Yale-Harvard boat races, before the legislative commit tees on roads, bridges and rivers.
 Like the Merritt Parkway and Middletown Highway Bridge bills, this measure, introduced by Col. w. Ellery Allyn, R., Waterford, calls for the issuance of New London coun- ty bonds. backed by the state, and redeemed out of the state highway funds.
 The bridge, aimed to replace the old highway bridge, which causes traffic delays on the Post Road, when opened to admit boats of medium height masts, is considered a needed improvement by the state highway department.
 TomorrowS hearing will be only for the purpose of authoritiEing the highway commissioner to proceed with plans. The matter of financing will De taken liu later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
GEN. DENHARDT
 ASKS FOR CHANGE

New Castle, Ky, April 20-(UP) Brig. Gen. Henry H. Denhardt's counsel today moved for a change of venue so that his trial on a charge of murdering his fiancee would not be held in Henry County, where prejudice against him was al- legged.
 Judge Charles c. Marshall heard the motion, which was opposed by commonwealth prosecutor H. B. Kinsolving, in a courtroom packed with 400 spectators.
 From miles around Kentuckians flocked to New Castle to witness the trial which may be delayed two days by the motion if 1t is granted.
 Denhardt. wearing blue suit and necktie, sat at the defense counsel table. Next to him was the chief counsel, w. Clarke Ottoe, who served on the Mexican border and in the World War with Kinsolving and Denhardt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
OSHAWA STRIKE. IS CONTINUING 6
Workers Refuse to GO Back Until Recognition
 of CIO Is Given
BY LEO H. PETERSEN

Oshawa, Ont, April 20. = (UP)- Efforts to end T12-day-old strike at the Oshawa plant of the General Motors Corporation of Canada col- lapsed today after 2,7o0 strikers voted unanimously to reject set clement proposed by officials of the company and the United Automobile Workers Union. Mayor Alex Hall of Oshawa and Hugh Thompson, agent of the committee for indus trial organization, pleaded with the strikers to accept the peace agree ment" and return to work pending further discussions of the Unions demand for recognition of the c: I: o.
 Must Recognize c. I. o.
 But the reply was that the strike would be continued indefinitely; that approval could not be given tt any agreement that did not Include immediate c. I. O. recognition. "Wt open the door still to negotiations. Thompson announced after the vott had been taken at strikers mass meeting last night. Approximately 3,70O workers arc not working be- cause of the strike. Simultaneously, 1t was learned that the unions na- tional executive board, meeting in Washington to consider the Cana dian situation and the drive to or ganize employees of the Ford Motor Company, had tabled a proposal to call sympathy strikes in General
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
FOOD'SHIP MADE WAY TO BILBAO

Bilbao Spain, April 20. (UP)-The British food ship Seven Seas Spray, running the nationalist blockade, reached Bilbao today.
 Loyalist authorities, jubilant at its arrival with a cargo for the hungry people of the beseiged city, cited It's success as evidence that the na- tionalist blockade is not air tight as was claimed.
 A Basque loyalist cabinet minister asserted that 6 British destroyer escorted the ship to point 10 miles oil Bermeo, which is IS miles east oi the entrance to the Bilbao river, and that loyalist war fiotilla escorted T on the last stage of its voyage.
 saThe ship entered the port nor mally, navigating freely" the cabi- net minister said. Its entry clearly shows the existence of mines. The government has taken the measures necessary to maintain its sovereignty"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
NO PUBLIC SHOW
 OF QUINTUPLETS

Toronto, Ont, April 20-tUP)- The Toronto board of control today rejected. by 3-2 vote, the proposal of Alderman Percy Quinn that the Dionne quintuplets should be housed each winter in the huge, rambling Caso Lon1a, as a tourist attraction. Controller Dr. Fred Conboy led the opposition. He said he considered such a proposition would endanger the health of the quins, and would not be advisable "just because 1t might mean the city would make some money out of Casa Loma." !" Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe, the quintup- lets physician and one of their guardians, has already voiced his emphatic opposition to the scheme.
 He declared the babies were not a peep show" and that the move to Toronto might affect their health.
 Casa Loma was built by Sir Henry Pellett Q score of years ago at a cost of nearly $2,000,000. It is a magnificent castle, but the high cost of upkeep drove him out. It has been standing idle for years, and deficit of $90,000 stands against the building in unpaid taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
MOTHERS MAY BE
 GIVEN SUBSIDIES

Albany, N. Y., April 20.-(UP)- A bill providing SIS subsidies to mothers was placed before the state senate today, after its approval by the assembly, 8l to 62.
 Assemblyman Emerson D. Fite' Duchess county republican. pro- lessor of political science at Vas sar college, its spons0ror, pleaded for its passage as step toward equality at birth for all chil- dren."
 The hiN would enable all expect ant mothers, rich or poor, to apply for subsidies. Some assemhlynasr opposed 1t because 1t did not ex- cIude illseltimate children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
LEWIS GROUP ENDOWED

Auburn, Me-, April 2O.-(UP)-Justlce Harry Manser of state supreme court today granted temporary injunction requested by 19 Auburn and Lewiston shoe manufacturers to re- strain C. I. O. shoe organizers from further strike activity. c. I. O.'s United Shoe Workers of America has called general strike" among 5000 shoe workers in the ''Twin Cities" Esti- mates of the number of strikers vary from 1000 to 5000 Justice Manser refused to hear addl- tional evidence offered by c. l. O.'s counsel Sid ney Grant of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
One Barber Examiner With Two Deputies to Sup-
 plant System ALL MONIES TURNED
 TO STATE TREASURY Dozen Reorganization Bills Passed; Many Bills
 Pass Both Houses

Hartford, April 20. - (UP) - The senate voted to abol- ish the barbers commission and set up in its place one barber examiner and two deputies whose salaries and expenses shall not exceed the income. The examiner and deputies would be chosen from a list of 20 eligibles sub mitted by the Journeymen's Barber Protective Association and another list of 20 compiled by the Connecticut Master Barbers Protec- tive Association.
 Unlike the present commission, the new examiner and deputy would be compelled to turn all monies into the state treasury. Appointments would be by the governor for four years ana all financial ouslays would be ap- preWed by the State Board of Finance and Control.
 Brennan Opposed Passage
 Republican Leader J. Gaynor BIennan, Stamford, opposed its pass
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LIQUOR SELLER
 IS PENALIzED.
Harry PietrobOno Is Given
 Year in Jail With I $l,OOO Fine

Judge Patrick B. O'Sullivan in superior court today sentenced Harry Pietrobono, 49, of 285 South Main street to a year in jail and fined him $1,000 when he was found guilty of selling liquor without a permit. Pietrobono had pleaded not guilty to the charge.
 Mrs. Lena Cammilletti, AS, of 285 South Main street, who last week pleaded guilty to keeping liquor with intent to sell was sentenced to an indefinite period in the state farm for women. Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald ap- peared to press the charges against Pietrobono today, with Public De- fender William w. Gager represents ing Pietrobono.
 Explains Raid
 Patrolman Fred Hickey of the vice squad explained the manner in which the raid of January 12 was conducted, in which both Mrs. Cam milletti and Pietrobono were arr rested. Exhibited in court were a jug, half full of what Patrolman Hickey said was alcohol of about 100 proof, which was confiscated at the raid. When asked to explain his manner of Identification of the alcohol Patrolman Hickey explained that it was by smell. Asked If he had tasted it he said, "No, thanks" :"
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BROTHER SAVED,
 SISTER KILLED

Wellesley, Mass, April 20-(U.Po- A Dorchester woman was killed, but her brother and a girl companion escaped uninjured early today when their automobile careened over the sidewalk and crashed into a tree at the Natick- Wellesley line on the Boston Worcester turnpike.
 Miss Helen Masters, 31, of Dor chester was dead on arrival at the Newton hospital. Her brother, George Masters, the driver, and Miss Celia Sullivan, both of Boston escaped uninjured. Masters said he was returning to Boston when he lost control of the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
Com. James M Lynch To Hold 71vo Sessions
Compensation Judge Must Act Also in Torrington as We'll at Waterbury, If Bill in Assembly Is
 Put Through
By WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Legislative Reporter)

State Capitol, Hartford, April 20- Especial to The Democrat Com penSation Commissioner James M Lynch of Waterbury will be com pelled, to hold sessions of his court not only in Waterbury, but also in the City of Torrington in the future under provisions of a bill which was reported favorably in the House this morning and was scheduled to be passed this afternoon.
 Passage, however, will depend to some extent on the treatment ac- corded a long list of reorganization bills which are on the top of both the House and Senate calendar. It appeared very probable that some of them and certainly the ones af- fecting compensation court would get favorable action today.
 Democrat Prediction
 The Waterbury Democrat two months ago predicted that there would be two sittings of the fifth congressional district compensation court and not three as provided for in a bill then under discussion. The third site was to be Ahsonia, but in the bill re- ported favorably today Ansonia was eliminated entirely and Waterbury and Torrington mentioned as seats of the 5th district court.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
BODY OF MURDER VICTIM BURIED
Tania Leelova Inferred at Bridgeport - Hundreds
 Were at Ceremonies

Bridgeport, Conn, April 20.-(UP) The body of Julia Nessenbaum, pretty slain violinist. was returned from New York today for burial in Workman's Circle cemetery. Her father, Nathan, proprietor of a window cleaning company, was re- ported near collapse over the trag- edy and denied himself to visi- tors. He had arrived in New York for a visit with his daughter Sun day to learn that she had been struck down by a hammer slayer in rehearsal studio. She died six hours later. He remained in New York until arrangements were com- pleted to bring the body home. Rabbi Benjamin J. Miller was to conduct the funeral services this afternoon.
 Hundreds View Remains
 Hundreds of grieving relatives, friends and curious filed past the casket of Julia Nrssenbaum, slain violinist, today as her body lay in state for few hours before she was buried in Workmar's Circle ceme- tery. .-5
 So dense was the crowd in front of the funeral home, "The Pines, that police detail was assigned to keep order and prevent curiosity seekers from molesting members of the family who sat with bowed heads near the square-end plain coffin, in the candle-lit parlor.
 The services were conducted with simple Jewish rites. There were no floral pieces. The body was dressed in a burial shroud and only the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
PRESIDENT HAD
 BUDGET REPORT
Sends Congress Message Relative to Expenses of
 Coming Years
RY LYIE C. WILsON

Washington, April 20.-UP)- President Roosevelt revised his budget figures today in a special message to congress which asked $1 500, ,000, ,000 for work releif in the next fiscal year and projected ar economy drive to offset tagging treasury revenue. He indicated there would be tax bill at the next session of congress.
 The message estimated net defi- cits of 2,557, 100000 in the current fiscal year and $418,000,000 in the 12-month fiscal period which will begin July l, 1887.
 In his January budget message the president estimated a $2,248, ,126,- TIA net deficit this year and no net deficit whatever next year. Next year the budget would have been in balance except for an item of $40l,- 100000 for statutory debt retirement.
 Net Deficit Forecast
 The net deficit now forecast for next year and the debt retirement item combine to establish the prob able gross 1888 deficit at $819, ,O00, 900.
 MT. Roosevelt asked congress to extend the nuisance tax levies which will expire this spring and demand ed that congress refrain from vot- ing expenditures beyond budgeted items.
 He avoided recommendations oi new taxes at this sesison, but pro- posed a treasury survey of the whole tax structure preliminary to re- port to the next session on legisla- tion to close tax loopholes or ts enact new or additional taxation. Demand for Economy An emphatic demand for economy marked the revised budget message which was prepared by the presi' (fsonfin1iod 00 Page A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
sTuDENT RELEAsED

Northampton. Mass. April 20-. (UP) Scott A. Mcxeown. l9. . Washington, Pa. freshman at AIn- herst college. was released in $500 bail following arraignment on drunken and reckless driving charges today.
 District Judge John w. Mason continued the case to May 6.
 McKedWn, returning with q girl connpanion rom . maternity dance, alleEssIly operated the autOmobile which struck and fatally Injured John 2. Moonez: As ssEly eqn1zz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
INDUSTRY MEETS
 LABOR LEADERS
Gather in Secretary of Labor Perkins Room;
 Discuss Wagner Act
BY c. L. suLZBERGER

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Washington, April 20-(UP)- Thirty leaders of industry, labor, and government met today with Sec- retary of Labor Frances Perkins to discuss their mutual relations under the Wagner law.
 Primary objective of the confer ence-first of series of similar meetings-will be establishment of detailed collective bargaining ma chinery under the Wagner labor re- lations act to avert costly strikes.
 Among those who will gather around a table in Miss Perkins high-ceilinged, oak-panneled con- ference room are representatives of the. two rival union factions, the U. S.. chamber of commerce, the National, Association of Manufac- turers and federal labor agencies.
 :. John L. Lewis Thefe
 The committe for industrial or ganization will be represented by Jomh L. Lewis, its chairman. Presi- dent William Green of the Ameri can Federation of labor was not certain that he would attend. He said if he was detained by a meet
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Final Ne,us Flashes
BANDITS USE TEAR GAS

Northville, Mich., April 2O.-(UPJ-Three bandits, who sprayed tear gas on dozen GUS toners and officials of the Worthwhile State bank as they fled, robbed the bank of an estimated $4,OOO today. They sped south toward Ann Arbor and Toledo o. in Plymouth sedan, re- ported stolen, Worthwhile police said. The rob- bery occurred shortly after noon. In their haste to flee from the bank building, the bandits knocked down two customers in the lobby No shots were fred police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20

revealed that he counts on spending $324, ,755, ,000 more than last year. For several years to come" he warned, i've must be dominated by a vast expenditure for national de- fenSe."
 He raised the basic income tax rate by three pence to five shillings to the pound, which is 25 per cent of taxable income, less deductions.
 He also announced a special tax on increased profits as "a contri- button to national defense"
 Chamberlain, leaning on the red dispatch box on the floor of the crowded house, remarked with typ- ical irony:
 Ignore Suggestions
 "It has been suggested that tax bachelors, bicycles, cats, dogs, debu- tantes, fiction, loudspeakers and other things. None of these things are of any use to me. To impose a succession of new taxes would be a maximum disturbance.
 "What I have sought is expanding the source of revenue"
 He declared that the new tax on increased profits would not be ap- piled to the professions. He ex-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
WATERBURY DAY
 IN LEGISLATURE.
Mayor Hayes With Other Officials Are to Attend
 Hearings Today
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY nemocrat LegiSlative RepOrter)

-
 State Capitol, Hartford, April 20 Especial to The DemocraD = It was waterbury Day in the legisla- ture today with city officials, Mayor Frank Hayes, Controller Daniel J. Leary, Tax Collector William A.. En- his, Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor, Assistant Corporation Counsel Timothy s. Sullivan, At torney Vincent Scully and Attorney Edward J. Mcdonald of the Corpo- ration Counsel's office. Superintend- ent of Police William J. Roach and others present for the hearings to be held late this afternoon before the committee on cities and bor- oughs.
 A delegation representation the Republican Town Committee was also expected to be present in sup- port of bills which are not included among those supported by the city administration.
 Senator George T. Culhane of Waterbury also expected to make a personal appearance before the committee in support of his mea- sureS.
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tive Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr., republican Suffield, who read thc measure, said 1t had been boiled down" from the original proposal and shaped to in- clude several statements from the state constitution. In substance the bill raises the governors salary from $5,OOO to $l2,O00 a year, beginning m 1889, and that of the executive sec retary from $2,500 to $6,000, making 1t full-time job.
 The governors council would be composed of the heads of Il Admin istrative agencies, who would pool their ideas and suggestions for effi- cient and economical government.
 swayne Makes Nasty Dig
 Republican Majority Leader Naoh Swayne, Darien, told the house:
 Let there be no misunderstand- ing about the governors salary. It was raised to $l2,000 at his own request although he cannot enjoy this increase during his present term and we hope he never will"
 Thoms Answered Him .
 Minority Leader John D. Thoms, democrat, Waterbury, was quick to reply:
 'There Is no doubt on this side of the house he will enjoy 1t foS at least ten years.
 A move to amend the bill to pro- hibit the governor from suspend ing from duty any onacial accused
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
PROBATION OFFICER DIES

!, Danbury, Conn, April 2O-tUP)-- Funeral arrangements were being completed today for Herbert N. Judd, "a, city probation ofneer for i6 years, who died late yesterday after a long Illness.
 { He was a former member O6 the republican town. committee and for several years operated . retail uaiilk business. His widow and . son sur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
PUPILS TO SAFETY

Lowell, Mass, April 2O.-(UP)-Principal Elizabeth Provencher led 43O pupils to safety to- day when fire broke out on the roof of the Green prammar school Though three alarms were sounded, damage amounted to only $500. The children left the building in orderly fashion. A 'blow-torch used by workmen repairing the roof was believed to have caused the blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20

Dover, Del, April 20-(UP)-The house early today passed a resolu- tion to provide for Delaware's ratifi- cation of the child labor amend- ment. The vote was on party lines and reversed the houses action last week, when the measure was defeated, Il to IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
EDWARD Q. GOSS IS REELECTED
Again Named President of Scovill Co. Other Ofi-
 cers Also Renamed

Officers of the Scovill Manufac- turing Co., were reelected at the annual meeting yesterday afternoon. One change was made in the board of directors, Mark L. Sperry, Jr., be- ing elected director to succeed Francis T. Ward, of New York. The latter's resignation from the board was submitted and accepted.
 E. O. Goss was named to serve again as president and general
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
To Pay Ten Times More Than Americans Biz Income Tax Increase
Chamberlain Presented Budget of &,- 314,24O,OOO to Commons; Help Pay
 $7,5OO,OOO,OOO for Rearmament !
BY c. T. MAILMAN United Press Staff Correspondent)

London, April 20. = (UP) >- Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer presented $431424000O budget to the House of Commons today and informed the British taxpayer that he would have to pay p per cent his earnings in income tax to help pay for Brains $7500 100000 five-year re-armament program Chamberlain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-20
Barbers' Commission May Be Abolished Senators
 Voted That Way Today
Measure On ExecutiDe Offices Passed House
Establishes Governors Cabinet Increases Salaries of Chief Executive, His Secretary-Gov. Cross
 Cannot Enjoy Raise in This Term
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

Hartford, Conn, April 20. CUP) = The executive offices b establishing governors cabinet and increasing the salaries of chief executive and his executive secre tary, passed unanimously today by republican, controlled house The bill was received on unanously approved reorganization committee report Representa-
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. April 20 (UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through
 April l7. compared with year ago: $5, ,98S, ,037.0O $5,727,S1b,453.55
 $s,ss1.77S.250.26 $3,244.e96, ,6s4.2s' $2, ,027, ,0S6, ,7S6.74 $2,4S3,1ls,7s9.s Cash Balance
 $1.713. $50. .s29.S6 $2.6o5. .o50. .29s.7s
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