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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
NEW YORK STILL
 COUNTS BALLOTS
Proportional Representa- ton Is New Venture;
 May Cost $SOO,OOO
By JOSEPH l.. MYLER

United Press Stan Correspondent
 New York, Nov. 9-UP)-This city, which has taken such person. alities and events as Oscar Wilde, the Prince of Wales, prohibition, Texas Guinan and the American Le- zion convention more or less in stride, appeared today to be thor oughly baffled by P. R.
 P. R. means proportional repre- sentation. It is a system by which voters designate several choices among candidates for a govern mental council on the theory that
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
TO HELP DOGS

Hartford. Conn. Nov. e.-luPl- The Dog Welfare Association of Connecticut. Inc. has appropriated ei0 to alleviate the suffering Of dogs in the spanish Civil war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09

Thus, the October 9th election is settled with small chance that fur- ther litigation will be attempted. Its status today Is:
 l. Original returns of Moderator McMahon accepted with e few vote variations that do not change re- suits.
 "a. Custody of election records will be with the city clerk, "open to pub- lie Inspection" by agreement oi counsel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-09
The Wsathsr

Falr, Cold Tonight; Fair On Wednesday RSIl weather Report Page .
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
186 Placements Here
 During Month Of July
Anticipated Decline in Evidence-Eary Figures for
 August Presages New Pickup in Employment

be 8 decided pickup during the month of August. No figures have been compiled for August as yet but the first week has already shown an upswing in the placements made.
 PWA Placements
 The July report shows that there were l6 PWA placements made as compared to 30 in June. During July there were but 44e new registratio this being broken down into 276 women and l73 men. In June there were 599 new registrations listed at the local office. The active files as of July 3l show a total of 3,37l names, 2172 of these being men and l,l99 women. The active files aS of June 3l for that month showed a total of 3,349 names on the Wa. terbury district list
 Figures for the Torrington office which functions under the jurisdic. ton of the local manager, alst show a slight decrease for July as compared to June. Tn June there were 34 private placements made there and during the past month there were only 3i. There were 64 PWA placements as compared to 9e in June and 89 new registrations as compared to i05 in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Labor Conciliator
 Called By Truckers
Session Arranged By Union Leaders, Employers; Compromise Wage Increase Rejected By Employees

between the representatives of the local truck drivers and helpers1 union and the managers of local trucking concerns at the present time, 1t was learned today.
 Wage Increase
 Edmund Naylor, business agent for the local A. r. of L. truckers the presentation of request for a union, said today that following ten per cent wage increase for platform and road men in the lo- cal union, . request which was not fully met by the local owners, the union had appealed to the media. ton board to take up the matter. It was also learned today that there cannot be any strike threat while the matter is in the hands of the state labor department represeEl- tAtive.
 Reject Compromise
 The union members, through their representative asked for the wage increase about three weeks ago. The compromise measure of- fered by the owners of the local trucking companies would grant the ten per cent increase to the plat form men but not to the road men. Last evening the local union voted not to accept this compromise measure and to refer the matter to the state mediation board.
 It Is understood that at the pres ent time the average weekly wage of Q road man, from which he must deduct his own expenses, is about $Si per week. With the ten per cent increase 1t would go to Ss4 per week. The platform men in Waterbury get about S2S per week on an hourly basis. Their benefits from the increase would amount to about S2Ss per week.
 It is believed that demand for the ten per cent wage increase was primarily refused because the ma jority of men in the union are road men. The owners apparently felt that raising the wages of 200 road men along with about 100 platform men could not be done at the present time. The union members, on the other hand, wish to have the wages of all members of the union raised proportionately. The saving to the companies, by refusing to grant the demands of the 200 road men, would amount to some ESQ., 900 per year in wages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
LABOR FORCES IN
 MASS. SPLIT UP
Fight Between American Federation, Lewis Group
 Is Most Bitter

Lowell, Mass, Aug. S-(Up)-The Massachusetts Federation of Labor's future policy toward the Committed for Industrial organizations was at stake at the Federations S2d con- vention today.
 The situation was brought to a head by two factors:
 i.--scheduled action today on 6 resolution calling for unity con- vention" of leaders of the American Federation of Labor. the c. I. O., Railroad Brothefhoods and In- dependent Labor groups.
 2.--Nomination of E. A. Johnson Of Boston, head of the unity" bloc to oppose the incumbent, John '. oatelee, proponent of war to the finish" on c. I. O.. for the state presidency. The election will be to- morrow.
 Destroying Labor
 Tn filing the resolution, Johnson and seven other union leaders con- tended that internecine warfare between the A. ?. of L. and the C.. I. O.. was destroying "labor's golden opportunity" to organize 10000, 900 unorganized workmen in the United States.
 Another controversial resolution also was scheduled to reach the con- ventiop floor today. This asked rec moval of the "C. 1. O.-biased" National Labor Relations Board an appointment of q new board repre-. senting American Ileals."
 Secretary-treasurer Robert ]. Watt was nominated for reelection yesterday. He was unopposed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
NO NEW PARTIES FILE PETITIONS
City Elections to Test Strength Between lnde.
 pendents, Democrats

That no new parties would be en. tered in the local election race oi October s became a certainty when no part ypetition was filed at the office of the town clerk yesterday.
 August 1, yesterday, was the dead line for the filing of Q petition for recognition of Q new party. The of- flee of the secretary of state an- nounced that all petitions must be filed there at least six weeks before election-but the petitions must be filed with the office of the town clerk for verification of signatures at least IS days before that six weeks date.
 Since the coalition of the republic can and independent democratic parties into one ticket, there has been manifest dissension among the ranks of the staid republicans who objected to having 6 democrat at the head of the ticket, and also among republicans Of certain fac- tons and nationaliteis whose fav- orites were sighted in the picking of nominees by the powers that be-.
 Rumors of the formation of an iii- dependent republican ticket had been rampant, and serious thought had been given the idea by the chief dissenetrs. With the passing of the petition deadline, 1t becomes apparent that the objectors will take no drastic measures of opposi- ton to the coalition ticket, but will back the present democratic ad- ministration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
BUSINESS BOOM IN NEW ENGLAND
Little Decline in Past Few Months; Future Outlook
 Encouraging

Boston, August 5. = (UP) = New England business activity Is im- proving after . decline in the past few rnonts and the present outlook
 Is for more than a seasonal ad- vance in the fall, Dun 6s Bradstreet, Inc, reported today.
 Retailers and wholesalers have announced an increase in sales and industrial production is 10 per cent above corresponding leS6 levels. General level of business is 5 to 10 per cent better than last year,
 The past week saw electrical pro- duction slightly improved and run ming at 9 per cent higher rate than last year. Carloaoings showed slightly smaller increase over the loS6 period.
 Advances Noted
 Advances have been noted in the apple, tobacco, and hay crops while potatoes are down about 1 per cent. A gain in the dairy industry Is at- tributed to the favorable hay crop. Milk production has increased.
 A drop in the volume of trading in the Boston wool market was ac- conpAnied by strengthening of leading domestic wools. Foreign woois were quiet. Mohair and car- pet wools lacked activity. Wool top prices were reported firmer.
 Woolen mills report new buSi- ness slow and prices firmer. The yarn market was quiet and prices slightly firmer last week. The hide and skin market was active all week. New England shoe produc- ton for the first four months of the year was up about 2l per cent and the present rate of business points to record totals for the year. No sizeable orders for leather were placed last week but many grades were firm.
 The daily average of cotton con- sumption in June was 3,S56 bales, as compared with 4,0l5 bales in May, and 2,790 bales In June, le96. The raw cotton market was weak, mills buying only small lots. Little ace tivity was noted in the cotton piece goods market. Cotton yarns were ln moderate demand.
 Lumber wholesalers report Q steady volume of orders at steady prices, and heavy building materials moderately active. Demand for hardwoods is moderate.
 Manufacturers and wholesalers find collections good, while Boston department stores have collected only 5l.4 per cent of their regular charge accounts outstanding at the first of June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
PARACHUTE MEN
 NOT YET HELPED
They Dropped From an Army Transport After
 Plane Had Crashed

Panama, c. c., Aug. 5-(UP(-A tropical Fainstorm hAmpered the U. s. army's efforts today to aid the crew of an army transport, who parachuted to safety when their plane crashed in the mountain jungles of Chiriqui province near the Costa Rican border.
 Army officers were uncertain as to whether there had been six or four men aboard the plane. Rescue planes reported sighting four para chutes laid out on the ground in . mannr indicating that there were four survivors. It was suggested that two of the crew might have disemharked ct Rio Hato, . stop on the planes journey from Aibrook field to David, principal city of Chiriqui province.
 Aboard the plane when 1t left Al- brook field Tuesday were:
 Lieut.. T. J. Schofield, %, Pitts burgh; Corporals o. M. Brooks, 36, Ashland, Va, and N. D. Hagins, %, Johnstown. Pa, and Privates A. A. Forest, Wen Athens oa. c. W. Vail, 22, Towanda, Pa., and ". 0. Hill, 27. Edenville, Pa,
 Walt for End of Rain
 Two rescue planes, carrying food and medical supplies, waited ct the nearest landing field for the rain to cease SO that they could take off for the scene of the crash. The area is SO mountainous that c land. ing is impossible, and the flyers plan to drop the supplies by means of small parachutes.
 Natives reported that the trars- port had burned after crashing. Il had been missing for hours, and lt planes from Albrook field had been searching for 1t. It was sighted yesterday approximately 50 miles south of David.
 News from the area travels slow ly. and 1t could not be learned im- mediately whether two of the crew were in Rio Hato. missing in the jungles or dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05

Coincident with the general sum- mer lull in Waterbury in regard to business and industrial activity, the July report of the Connecticut State Employment office, released this morning by Manager Thomas I Shea, shows a decided decrease ir private placements and new regis trantS.
 During the month of June there were 246 private placements made and in July there were only lae This number was divided into 4C men and l4e women. Out of the iee total also the jobs are classified as follows: Temporary, 90; regular i06.
 Pick.Up Expected
 The local manager told the Demo crat today that the decline for thu month of July had been anticipated ct the office for the entire Water bury district. He also pointed ou that more than 50% of the lS' placements which were made durint July were listed during the las week of the month. This Is, accord ing to MT. SheaS view of the situa, ton, an indication that there will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
No Promotions

Eleven patroimen with uni. forms neatly pressed, hair slick cd down, badges gieaming were "stood up" yesterday afternoon when the police board failed to hold its scheduled meeting. The policemen made their appear ance for promotion from Grade c to Grade B.
 The men, appointed yesr ago, gre PatrOlmen Joseph Delaney, John Cronan, Harold sheehan, Albert Dereskevlce, Anthony Mariana, George Flavin. Mat thew Guarlnl, Joseph Collins, John Mcdonnell and Leo Nc. Kenna.
 The police board meeting was cancelled when . quorum 0f the commissioners could net be raised. A scheduled meeting of the fire board was also called of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Troubles

Troubles were heaped one after another today on the head of James Donneily of Baldwin street. The first trouble was in city court where he was arraigned on . fion- support charge, and the other came in the court of common pleas where he was named de- fendant in . $500 civil action.
 Donneily is being sued by Jo- seph T. Baribault, who alleges he ig owed nine months rent, which amounts to eie0. He seeks $500 through his counsel. Attorney Frank T. Healey. The rent is said to be due from December 1, 1882 to August l, 1888.
 AFTaigned in city court today Donneliy was given c continuance to Monday on . charge of nom support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
VACATIONS ARE MUCH INCREASED
New England Is Showing Greatest Demand Since
 Back in 1929

Boston, Aug. 5-(UP)-An in. crease in New England vacation business" this summer over 1886, and in some particulars exceeding the 1929 high, was reported today by the New England council.
 The report was based on c survey of leading travel, hotel and realty interests for the period June to July IS.
 During the July 4th weekend ali sections of New England experienced the largest volume of business since 1929 and yacht clubs on the coast reported more craft launched than in any year since 1929.
 Attraction of 20 per cent more pleasure craft and 90 per cent more spectators to the early Americas 's cup races at Newport, R. l., this year over 1884, the report said, was "in- dicative of the business rise"
 Hotels Report Demand
 Many hotels reporter greater de- AA1hAd AVA AhBhSA PhiOSd NCCOhhAlOdu- tions. Boys and girls camp en- rollments ranged to 40 per cent higher than last year. The Boston and Maine railroad transported 1a per cent more campers than last summer and the Maine Central rec ported e IS per cent increase.
 All New England railroads showed substantial increases" in transpor- tation into this section. Bear Moun- tain Bridge, N. r., reported a io per cent increase in tourist trafiic to New England and bus companies reported an increase in total rev. enue from travel into New England despite drastic rate reductions.
 Real estate agencies from various sections reported increased sum- rner rentals and sales, but this gain was uneven, some sections expe- riencing decreases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Asks S3O,OOO!

A Bristol woman today brought suit for $30.000 against her hus- band, in an action filed in the Hartford superior court by Attor- ney Joseph c. ouilfoile of this city.
 The woman, Mrs. Carmela Seri- cola, claims that she has received no revenue from the business and residential block at Bristol, which her husband and she have owned jointly since 1910. She seeks an accounting of ali revenue from the building for the 27 years pe- riod. MT. and Mrs. sericola have resided in Bristol about 60 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
LATE REALTY NEWS
Warranty Deed

Warranty Deed Antonio Luiz Macedo to Jose Luis Moura, property, north east corner of Rumford and Hope streets.
 Quit Claim Lucy Paradis to Anatole Te. trault, land, Eden street.
 Mortgages Ciriaco and Maria Pastizzo and Antonio Iacoviello to Anna Rasmussen, property, Hawthorne avenue.
 Alvin Studies Inc. to Burton Y. Van Doren, property. south side East Main street.
 Mortgage Release Loren R. Carter and Colonial Trust Company, trustees for Wes- ton M. Jenks and others, to Lu. ciuS c. WilmOt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Liscurn Camp

The E. H. Liscum Camp. span- iSh War Veterans and Auxiliary will visit Camp Gross at Mantle on Sunday. August 18th which Is Spanish War Veterans day. All members desiring reservations in the bus which leaves at 8 q. m. on Sunday morning should notify Mrs. Lura E. Dutton at 60 Idyl- wood avenue before Monday. Au- gust 9th. A basket lunch will be enjoyed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
ANOTHER NEGRO
 CASE INVOLVED

Boston, Aug. 6.-(UP)-Assistant Attorney General James J. Baciga- lupo today had under advisement Q petition for extradition of Mayor Collins, 34, alias Forrest Hill, negro fugitive from a Florida road gang" 1"
 Bacigalupo said c report of the two-day hearing would be submitted to Governor Hurley Tuesday. Only last week the governor refused to extradite a negro fugitive from q Georgia "chaiii gang" on grounds he would be treated "cruelly and in- humanly" if returned.
 Testifying in his own behalf, Col lins, 6 native of Bangor. Me-. charg- cd that cruel treatment led to his escape from a prison camp on The depedence day three years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Fair Trade"

A statewide fair trade con. ference will be held by the Con- necticut Pharmaceutical associa- ton August Il at Lake Com bounce. William J. Dunphy of Waterbury, president of the asso- ciation, and the secretary, Hugh Deirne. win explain the new law and it's ramifications in Connec- ticut.
 Following c buffet luncheon, a business meeting will DC held and enforcement officers for every district will be appointed. The meeting b under the auspices of the Hartford County DruggisD' as- sociation and Irving Kaufman will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Accompanist

thrills and a big vaudeville show direct from New Haven with 8 big acts are here for your entertain ment. The vaudeville show will offer as its feature attraction a local girl who is sure of going places in the amusement field, Ann Egan, who has been appearing at Station WATR AlUo as her accompanist, she will have Romeo Delfino who for the past 3 years has been on the Uncle Harry program. In all a great show is promised and the committee guar antees a pleasant evening for all th0se who attend. Bring the kiddies, as there will be plenty of thrills for thoan as well as the grown-ups Don't forget this carnival appears tonight, Thursday and Friday nights ct the Division St. playground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
It's the Style

Owners of property ct the corner Of Willow and Johnson streets have petitioned the city to widen the corner during re- paving operations there. They offer as precedent for the pre- eeAure the cutting Of several feet from the sharp turns at FzsrriDOn avenue and Center street where they inteFsect Bank
 which was accomplished re gently during paving operations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Marker Again Opens
 In Irregular Stdtus
Leading Industrial Issues Were Easier-Chryser
 DrOps--U. s. Steel Also Took Little Dip

Rails showed good tone on over- night news of agreement in labor demands of 14 incorporating units. Atchison was unchanged at 30, Southern Pacific gained 6-8 to 4o 7-s, New York Ger tral on 1000 share block gained 5-8 to 4i 6-s, Pennsylvania gained 3-4 to 38 i-2 on l,600 shares and Great Northern preferred gained Ia to 50 3-8 on a 1000 share block.
 Strength continued in metal shares Anaconda advancing 5-8 to SO 3-4. Kennecott was 3-8 higher at 62 5-8 and American sinelting, selling ex- dividend, gained 3-4 to 95 i-4. Sears Roebuck went to another new high for the year on a point gain. Utili- ties were steady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
No Free Drinks

When the statute pertaining to the payment of liquor taxes by Connecticut wholesale dealers inc stead of retail men went into ef- feet on July 1, the state tax de- ment collected S266,s76 from the retail liquor dealers, according to . report released late yes- terday.
 Retail dealers were obliged to pay taxes on ell floor stocks of liquor in their possession on July 1. In the future the retail man will handle no tax payments, as the law requires payment by the whciesaieg. But as in ali trans- actions. "Its the consumer who pays."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Florio Post

Fiorio post. Italian American World War veterans will meet to- night to elect delegates to the state and national conventions to be held in New Britain August 27-28. Angelo Possemato of this city Is state commander and John DePastino, national senior vice commander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Softball

The Chase softball team is sched- uled to play the Y. M. o. A. team tonight at 6:l6 on the Golf Lots The Chase team won the City wide softball tournament conducted by Bud Davis last month. The Y team will be missing e few of their reeu. lar players but there will be some new men who 1t iS hoped will give the Chase team some keen competi- ton. Although the softball season f about over there is still plenty oi time for more games. Both the above teams will be available fol games during the next few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Fined 5000!

Found guilty on g counts of violation of the state labor laws, Harry Winocker, 2e, of New Hs- ven, was fined . total of $500 in New Haven city court yesterday. In addition he was given nisi continuances on 73 other labor charges placed against him.
 Winocker is the manager of Che Jack < Jill Ice Cream Distribut. Ing company at New Haven, which has covered this territory. Winocker was arrested July 27 following an investigation by La- Dor Inspector John Donlon, which revaled that Winocker was em. ploying minors, working women more than nine hours . day, working women more than 4e hours . week, end failure te keep acurate records of working hours Of women employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Behind The Lines
Irish Veterans

q meeting of the Waterbury chapter of Irish War Veterans viii be held next Monday eve- ming at 6 o'clock In the Yankee Divisions room In the state armory. Reports will be received in connection with plans to or- ganixe . degree team and instl- ute new chapters throughout Conn cticut and Southern New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Will Filed

The will of the late vita Cres- cenzia DiDcnato was admitted to probate today cy Judge Dennis J. elaviu.
 Life use of the wcEnans estate is given il the document e her husband, Angelo. but he prede- ceased his wife. Real estate on Emerald and elccum street goes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
DRIVER ARRESTED

Alfred King, 43, of 30 Bronx ave- nue. was arrested today by Motor Patrolman Thomas Phelan on . charge of violating the rules of the road.
 Charles Buckingham, 27, of Wa tertown, was arrested by Motor Pa. trolman Vincent Begg on a charge of speeding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
Priests Assigned

Two clerical appointments were announced today by Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bish- op of Hartford. through The Catholic Transcript.
 Rev. Joseph E. Kiely is trans. ferred from the Church of St. Ann, Highwood, to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Plainvllle, where he will serve as assistant.
 Rev. ZoItan s. Kish Is ap- pointed assistant ct the Church Of St stephen, Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-05
By ELMER c WALZER United Press FinancIal Edltnrl

New York, Aug. 6.--(UP) --6tocks opened irregular in moderate trad ing today. Cotton futures flrmed while bonds were higher in dull trading.
 Leading industrial issues were easier. Chrysler led. dropping 5-s to il6 7.s on news of new labor difii- culties in some plants. U. 8. Steel dipped l.s to ll0 .1-8, Bethlehem Steel lost 3-e to e9 3-4, General Mo. tors lost 1-4 to 67, but Inland Steel advanced l-2 to il6 Ia.