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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
SUPERIOR COURT
 RULING REVERSED
Bridgeport Fireman Not Entitled to TwO=Thirds
 Salary Pension

Hartford, Conn, April 28-(UP)- Finding the retirement of Charles Fitzroy from the Bridgeport fire de- partment due to disability not traceable to exposure of injury in line of duty, the supreme court to- day found error in the superior court judgment for the plaintiff and directed judgment for the trus- tees of the firemen's relief fund.
 Fitzroy sought by mandamus to compel the board to pay him two- thirds of his former salary. The board answered the action by saying he did not become disabled in the line of duty but "in pursuance of a practice adopted bby said oard (founded on good intentions, but without legal sanction), whereby members of the force, not incapaci- tated in line of duty, but physically unfit to hold their jobs were grant, ed a one-half pay pension instead of being dismissed from service" The superior court ruled Fitzroy en- titled to two-thirds but the high tribunal reversed the judgment.
 
 Other decision handed down fol- low:
 Minnie R. Collins, administratrix of estate of William J. Wordon, against Helen Dunn Erdmann; &C., tion to set aside quit claim deed from plaintiffs intestate to defend- ant; Fairfield county superior court; judgment for plaintiff; no error.
 State of Connecticut against Frank Ventola; information charg- ing defendant with bribery of witt ness; New Haven county superior court motion to quash denied and demurrer to information overruled; guilty; no error.
 Emma Holming against Anthony H. Kashak; action to recover dam ages for alleged misrepresentation by defendant in conjunction with purchase of mortgage; Hartford county court of common pleas; judg- ment for defendant; no error.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
DICTATOR ANGRY
 AT BRITISH AID

London, April 28.-(UP)- Gen. Francisco Franco, Spanish national ist dictator, has protested vigorously against the aid which British war ships gave to blockade-running food ships on the Bilbao coast, it was dis closed today.
 The protest was made yesterday to Sir Henry Chiffon, British Ambassa- dor to Spain, at his emergency headquarters at Hendaye, France, and was received here today.
 Franco protested first against the protection given by the battle cruis- CT Hood April g, which Franco held to be convoy service. Ostensibly the Hood happened to leave St. Jean De Luz at about the time the food ships left, and by a happy chance arrived off Bilbao while the food ships were steaming up.
 Secondly, Franco protested that the destroyer Firedrake, also pres- ent, entered the three mile limit of Spanish territorial waters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
THREE CANNARIES
 DUE TO OPEN

Stockton, Cal, April 2S-(UP)- Three of the four strike-bound food canneries in the Stockton area were expected to be reopened today un- der an agreement reached by Can- nery operators. officials of a new union and Coy. Frank F. Merriam at Sacramento.
 The plant of the Stockton Food Products Company, scene of rioting last week in which 50 persons were injured, was not included. It will delay production until next week.
 The agreement provided that all employees join the Stockton Can- nery Workers union, an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
MORE CLASS BOOK
 HELPERS ELECTED
Thirty=five Additional Staff Assistants at Crosby
 Are Chosen

Thirty-five additional members of the Crosby class book staff for 1887 were named today by Princi- pal Louis J. Thibodeau. Donald J. Donahue of the senior class was elected editor-in- chief of the Blue and White" at the class elections last week and Arthur Charpentier was chosen as business manager at that time.
 Those named to the staff today follow:
 James Longo, Audrey Smith, John Breithaupt, Anita Hart, Har- riet Hull, Hummer Alexander, Jo- seph Donahue, Adele Scalzo, John Slavin, Jacqueline Wilton, William Cruess and Helen Pagan. \
 Assistants to staff members are: Chester Spiers, Joseph M. Shea, Betty Barrows, John Kennedy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
FUNERALS

Tho funeral of Miss Margaret Ly- man will be held tomorrow morning at 6:30 o'clock from the Bergin fun eral home, 290 East Main street, to the Church of the Blessed Sacra- mcnt where Mass will be celebrated at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Putnam. Friends may call at the funeral home be- tween and o'clock today.
 The funeral of Mrs. Winifred D. Brickel was held this morning at 8.15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street to St. Patrick's church where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at o'clock by Rev. Bernard Foster assisted by Rev. William Wirkas and Rev. George Reilley. A musical program was rendered by Mss Mary Rice, organist with Miss Marie Barnes and William O'Brien as soloists. Burial was in new St.. Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Foster. The pall- bearers were: James Wagner, Patrick Cronan, James Neagle, John Scully, Bernard Sullivan and Frank Sheehy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
TRYING TO KEEP
 UP IS DIFFICULT

Chicago, April 28.-(UP) Mrs. Richard Owens, g, said today she thought it was very nice" of Harold Dickman to allow her 22-months- old son, Richard, to sleep in his car while she followed him in hers.
 Mrs. Owens, lost on her way from Peabody, Mass, to Hannibal, Mo, encountered Dickman near Buffalo, N. Y., was going to Chicago and suggested she follow him. When Richard became sleepy, Dickman allowed him to rest in his roomier car while his mother followed.
 All went merrily into Cleveland. Traffic separated them. Dickman dashed to police headquarters look ing for Mrs. Owens. Mrs. Owens dashed to Chicago looking for Dick man.
 In Chicago, police told Mrs. Owens that officers were doing their best to entertain Richard-in Cleveland. She started back there today-by bus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

and observers of the National Labor Relations Board. which ordered the election under provisions o1 the Wagner Act. ChalIengers for the union and company will be at each booth.
 The union, an affiliate of John L.. Lewis committee for industrial ur- ganization, was cheered by reports from Los Angeles that on the basis of unofficial returns, employees of the Willys-O Overland Company had voted 374 to 66 for representation by the U. A. w. instead of by the Willys- Overland Pacific alliance of automobile workers.
 Packard and Ford are the only major producers with which the union does not claim to have either a written or verbal agreement cov- ering recognition and working con- ditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

twice and then took her pocket book and ran to a nearby waiting car.
 Her Identification was based, she said, on the bandits voice, his eyes and the fact one of his shoulders sloped.
 Although she said the bandit car appeared light gray in color, pre- vious witness, Ward P. Pease, who lived next door to the Palm summer cottage at Milford, said the latter's car was light tan four-door sedan.
 The trial, entering its second day, was expected to be concluded by Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
CHURCH FOUNDER DIES

Springfield, Mass, April 28.-(UP) -The Rev. Thomas A. McGovern, 67, pastor and founder of Holy Name church, died suddenly of heart dis ease today after long illness. Or dained 43 years ago, Father McGov- ern established mission churchc here in 1909. It now has six curates and 10000 parishioners. The pastor was a member of many Catholic or ders in Springfield diocese.
 After ringing the bell of York Minister, England, for 60 years, Thomas Hodgson has retired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
PACKARD WORKERS
 TO VOTE ON UNION
Decide Today If It Will Be Sole Collective Bar-
 gaining Agency

Detroit, April 28-(UP) n Fifteen thousand Packard Motor Car Com pany workers vote today to deter mine whether the United Automo- bile Workers Union should be their sole collective bargaining agent.
 Union leaders were confident of victory. They believed the result would add impetus to their cam- paign to organize employees of the Ford Motor Company and to force Henry Ford to withdraw his state ment that he never would recognize any union.
 From 8 a. m. until midnight the Packard workers will cast their ballots secretly in private booths under the supervision of 65 tellers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
GIRL NSISTENT
 COMMUNICATION
Claims Mi. Vernon, N. Y., Suspect Was Killer of
 Deputy Sheriff

New Haven, Congn., April B. CUP)-Three hours of rigid cross examination today failed to change the belief of Miss Netta Shaw that John A. Palm, Mt. Vernon, N. Y, paroled convict, was the bandit slayer of Deputy Sheriff Peter J. Kaminski at a Milford beach last October.
 Miss Shaw was the principal witt ness for the state as it sought Palms conviction on a first degree murder charge before three superior court judges.
 Kaminski was fatally wounded as he sat in parked automobile with Miss Shaw and another couple Oct. 3. The bandit, wearing a mask, Miss Shaw testified, shot the officer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
START JAIL TERMS

Bridgeport, Conn. April 28.--(UPD Two men whose cars killed three persons in auto accidents started jail terms today after being sen- fenced in superior court. Torjus r. Holt, 4S, whose car crashed into @ truck at Fairfield Dec. 8. 1885. killing John Johansen and Anders Lunde, was sentenced to co days and fined $500. George Middleton, Al, start- ford, vas sentenced to % days on charges growing out Of an accident in which i1-year-0ld Michael Arty- naonskic, stratford, was injured fa- tally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

A lunch wagon with hot food for an RKO Radio company of 100 making The Woman Love-" on lo- cation near Ventura, travelled daily for two weeks from Hollywood to deliver the repast 50 miles away. Paul Muni and Miriam Hopkins played starring roles in the film.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

this city, April 2Sth, f1937, John J. Welch, of 152 East Main St. Funeral Saturday morn ing, time to be announced later, from Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St. to Immaculate Con- ception Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
JOHN LYNCH SUES
 FOR AUTO MISHAP

Giovani Parziale is named de- fendant in a $2,500 suit filed today in the court of common pleas by John Lynch. who claims to have been seriously injured when struck by the car of the defendant March II, 1897 at 7:45 D. m.
 Lynch claims that he had crossed the street at the corner of Willow and West Main, and had stepped on the curb. when struck by the de- fendant's car. He is represented by Attorney Maurice GFliSkay.
 the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of requiem will be- celebrated Burial will be In Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the Bergin sunfrai home, Fri- day afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY DemOcrat Legislatiye Reporter

State Capital, Hartford, Conn, April 28th,-Voting machines will not be used in the primary elections in the city of Waterbury, it was ies and Burroughs by Republican eentatives. The bill introduced two weeks ago to the committee on Cit- les and Burroughs by Republican Town Chairman J. Warren Upson of Waterbury was rejected along with several others which originated from this same source.
 The committee today went on the stand and stated their obpections to the passage of the bill. Mayor Frank Hayes of Waterbury joined the com- mittee and said that there was no reason why the general public of Waterbury should have to pay the expenses of operating these ma- chimes, all for the political advance ment of one individual.
 The House also rejected the bill providing for the posting of a "To be made list" of voters in each of the separate voting districts in the city of Waterbury several days be- fore an election is scheduled to take place.
 Another rejection took place when the House was presented with a bill providing that the monthly disbursements of the city of Wa terbury be posted publicly.
 In Q final rejection of a bill in- troduced by the republican party of Waterbury the House voted dis approval to an amendment that all appointments of Mayor Frank Hayes be made with the approval of g two-thirds majority vote of the board of aldermen. The ap- pointments at the present time are made upon the recommendation and vote of half the number in- cluded on the board. Under the proposed arrangement as it was heard today it would be necessary to gain the vote of at least four republican aldermen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
No Voting Machines
 In Local Primaries
Administration Wins Several Important Decisions in
 House TOday-Rebate Given Liquor Dealer

that bookkeeping records be made clear.
 Another bill provided for the abolishment of a first and second taxation district, and have all mat ters relative to taxation be referred to single district.
 The final bill regarded favorably grants the City of Waterbury the right to postpone for period of 22 days all temporary loans which may be retired. This delay would only serve as an aid in the bookkeeping system.
 All three bills were tabled for the calendar and will be presented by the committee on cities and bor- oughs next week.
 Granted Reimbursement
 The Senate Suspension of Rules Committee today voted the reim- bursement of $702.6c to g Leaven- worth street, Inc, as rebate on 8 liouor dispensing license whichh cost $1 500 originally and which was used for only a short time. The original rebate asked by Attorney John n. Cassidy, who appeared to represent client was $1,266.
 Asks Large Sum
 Representative Martin J. Whelan of Wolcott appeared this afternoon before the committee on appropria- tions to request the amount of $4O,- 900 with which to index the state department of health statistics for the next two years.
 Receive Appointments
 Robert L. Munger of Ansonia, judge of the court of common pleas and State District Attorney Edward J. Daly of Hartford were nominated today judgeships in superior court. The appointments were referred this afternoon to the state judiciary com- mittee of which Representative John D. Thoms of Waterbury is member.
 Compensation Court
 The senate passed bill today re- quiring Compensation Commissioner | James M. Lynch of Waterbury to conduct sessions in the city of Tor rington. A bill was also approved that the naturalization court be operated in Torrington and also that civil and criminal sessions of the court of common pleas be held there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Bills Passed

In the senate today three bills introduced by the city administra- tion of Waterbury were regarded with approval. The first bill pro- vides for the abolishment Of cen- tral school district in the city of Waterbury. There is no such dis trict at the present time, but the bill was made a necessity in order
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

SULLIVAN-In this city, April 2Sth, of 1915 South Main St. Funeral Friday morning, at S:l5 o'clock, from 1915 South Main St., to St Patrick's Church, at 800 o'clock. Burial in new St. Joseph ceme- .tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
DIED

O'DONNELI-In Naugatuck, April 27th 1887, Mrs. Alice A. O'Donnell, of 26 Cherry St. Funeral Friday morn ing, at 8:30 o'clock, from Mccarthy Funeral Home, 21 Cedar St., to St. Francis Church. Burial in old St. Joseph's cemetery, this city. ROBERTSON-In this city. April 2Sth. 1887. Rebecca Robertson, of 553 North Main St. Funeral Friday Afternoon, at 200 o'clock from 553 North Main St. Burial in Riverside cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16
NAVAL EYES ON ALASKA

Somewhere out in the Pacific the Navy is under full steam again. The annual maneuvers are under way. Reported to be on more extensive scale than ever before the annual battle of the Pacific this year will take in Alaskan waters it usually does, one cruiser squadron steamng far out in the Aeutans IL is probable that during the of the war play of the vessels may drop into Juneau and other Southeast Alaska ports they usually do
 Adequate defense of our Pacific shores is moving in a very definite direction. Recently 960 acres Of land was set aside near Fairbanks by Presidential order as the tentative site of an Army air base The field at Tacoma Fort Lewis has been designated and work is expected to start establishing 8 base there
 There is to believe that the Navy's eyes gre on base in Alaska for it is generally accepted that full protection in the Pacific not be attained until base is established in the north perhaps in the Aleutians Such base would form formidable line of first defense down the Pacific to the Pearl Harbor base in Hawaii Already proposal to that end has been presented in Congress by Delegate Dimond supported by western Senators and Representatives.
 Alaska is destined to play most important part in both Army and Navy defense of the Pacific. The Territory natural barrier to enemy attack from the and north if properly fortified No doubt plans cut carefully by Army and Navy experts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16
Horoscope ''The stars incline
 but do no. compel"
SATURDAY, APRIL IT, 19

| SATURDAY, APRIL IT, 1857 According to astrology adverse planetary influences rule after the early hours of this day The morn | ing is a time for careful planning and cautious letters. Women should follow routine tasks and recreations under this direction of the stars. Extreme eau tion is enjoined as there are perils | in drinking.
 This may be a disappointing time for theatres, although the outlook for summer stock companies is promising in eastern states.
 Labor is subject to stimulating land encouraging planetary puidance | but there is danger that success may create an overbearing attitude toward employers.
 As the stars are interpreted capitalists and manufacturers will sustain serious difficulties that re- tard the progress of big enterprise les
 Jupiter presages for eminent jur- ists the most unusual professional experiences. The hopes of many ito become judges may be blasted Changes on the benches of high rank are prognosticated, but they will be brought about by na- tural causes more frequently than by political determination. While this configuration pre- 'vais shopping for sports clothes should be more successful than ev- Iening clothes for women, accord ing to foreseenn summer resort exig- lencies
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of great suc- cess. Expansion of business is fore told for many. For women wide so4ial recognition is probabe-hon- ors for few.
 Children born on this day may be generous, magnetic and fond of publicity. Subjects of this sign us ually have strong physique and active brain.
 William Davidge, actor, was born cn this day 1914. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include James Ogilvie, Photographer, 1797; William Rufus Day, jurist, 1849; Samuel Austin Allibone, American photographer, 1916.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. When a woman is having her portrait painted by man, should she be accompanied by chaperon?
 A. If the woman has reached the age of discretion, and the man has not the reputation of being profligate, there is no more nec- essity of a chaperon than there would be to call at the office of any business man.
 O. What is the best way for a hostess to have her guests arrive at the breakfast table promptly?
 A. By telling each one the hour that breakfast will be served, and then awakening those who wish to get up for breakfast.
 @. Is it proper to eat artichokes with the fingers?
 A. Yes; artichokes can hardly be eaten except with the fingers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16
Hitler's New Convert
Philadelphia Record)


 The Nazi press is jubiant because Hitler has made peace with Ludendorff The Third Reich has extended one olive branch after another to the old General but he has rejected them because the Nazis referred to him as Field Lord of the German armies Indendorff has insisted that his proper title was the Field Lord" Hitler has agreed to add the the"
 Ludendorff is, to put it mildly, an odd character and the veneraton with which he is regarded by those in control of Germany adds to the Mad Halter atmosphere that clings about the Third Reich. He that flourish under Hitlerism and publishes neo- pagan magazine At the Holy Well of German Power
 Among other things the magazine runs matrl- rnonial advertisements of which the following IS recent example, Lonely heather wants exchange of thoughts with spiritually minded German girl, not more than g years old if possible from Middle Ger many" q am not merely opponent of Christian itv Ludendorff has written but am literally aftl- Christian and heathen-and proud of it.
 Ludendorff lives in strange world of his own continually battling but sinister powers In 1928 he appealed to Von Hindenburg to protect him. Iudendorff claimed that the Masons were plotting to assassnae him. His theory is that the Jews started the World War and the Free Masons won it for the Allies after German morale had skillfully been under mined by Christian teaching. He thinks German re- vval can come only with complete renunciation of Christianity"
 few years ago he invested large part of his fortune invention guaranteed to make gold out of lead
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16

the back at Jacks or in the elaborate trophy room of New York club the poor fish is always stretched for the imagination of the boys.
 And what a role the finny tribe plays in our na- tional political picture? President Roosevelt is off for tarpon in the Gulf. Former President Hoover before him used go in for stream fishing Even the late Calvin Collidge caught once with a pair of waders whipping a creek in the Black Hills Virtually all our great men seek soace with the fish. What did Candidate Landon do last fall after the votes counted but hie himself to Colorado and take it out the poor fish?
 Despite this great role the fish plays as public benefactor go right on lying about him. If he's six inches long rarely fail to make him at least l2 or IA inches. If don't land him, we claim he was so big the line broke and he got away. It is just one libel after another against the fish, from the
 fighting rainbow Russian river the sluggish carp of the Missouri river bottoms.
 Something should be done about it. Maybe we should lower the torch the statue of liberty always holds in her hand and give her fishing pole. You can't catch anything but catfish with light anyway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16
LOOK Mld LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. Who graduated with first honors' in the class at West Point with Robert E. Lee?
 9 What was the most important addition to the territory of the or iginal thirteen states?
 g. Where and when were glass mirrors first used?
 A. Which is the best known of the stars?
 g. How many miles long is the Red Sea?
 ANSWERS
 l. Charles Mason was first, Robert E. Lee second.
 2. The Louisiana Purchase. 3. In Venice, 1900 A. D. 4. Polaris, or the North Star. 5. About 1900 miles. e
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16
THE POOR FISH

IL is barely possible that nation we do not pay proper tribute to the lowly fish.
 Up here in Alaska jam them into cans for the epicurean delight of the world Here and through cut the country the fish is the victim of exaggeraton whether caught with equally lowly angle on the expensive tackle of a millionaire sportsman. In
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16
H A P P Y- l R T Fl D AY

The Empire ertends congratula- fiona and best i7ishes today, their birthday anniUerSary, to tue totloao- ing;
 APRIL Is. Dorothea M. Hendrickson
 Myrtle Mello
 Thomas Harris
 Mrs. A. T. Koski Joseph H. McDaniels Mamie T. Ericksen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16

If everybody whose name has been mentioned for Chief of Police gets appointed there won't be many of us left to police
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16

Having dined some of those succuent Peters, burg oysters can't help but feel that one of the greatest pieces of work Delegate Dimond is doing in Congress is pushing that oyster culture bill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-16

A device designed to eliminate the harmful effects of carbon monox- tide fumes from exhaust gases has been invented by George D. Wuer- fel, Toledo, o. mechanical engin- |eer.