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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Assessment

Strikers of the NOera Manu- featuring Company will benefit from the proceeds of general assessment made on all mem bers of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, Local 251, an affiliate of the c. I. O. at the regular business session at 53 Spencer avenue Saturday after noon.
 The assessment is payable along with this months dues and will be appOrtioned out to the needy strikers.
 A meeting of the NOera strik- CTS has been called for tOmOr- row morning at 10:30 o'clock in the CIO headquarters at 5 Spencer avenue. Thus far there have been no new developments in the situation at the NOera Manufacturing Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
YD Unit

Joseph J. Cunningham of this city was elected vice-president of the Yankee Division Veterans association at the concluding ses- sion of the I'D convention Sat- urday at Portland, Me. He was chosen president of the Connecti- cut YD association.
 A Raymond Doucette of Lynn, Mass, was elected president. He succeeds Albert w. Herman of NorWalk.
 Several local YD men marched in the mammoth I'D parade at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

The accused was arrested late last night by Sergeant Joseph McEvoy and Patrolmen Vincent Begg and Raymond Grady who were inveSti- gating an accident on lower South Main street below the Eagle street bridge.
 Chesnavich is alleged to have been travelling at 8 fast rate of speed and swerved nto dredge bucket, part of the apparatus used by the repair crew. The conveyance which weighs several hundred pounds was sent hurling through the air in the direction of the po- lice officers and patrol car and miss hitting all by inches. After the impact the car driven by Chesna- vich continued on several more feet and again swerved into the evacua- tion. The front of the car, axles and wheels were damaged beyond repair.
 More Trouble
 The accident being investigated at the time involved CreSlow T. Sierra kowski, A, of 8 Crown street, Union City who informed police that he had misjudged the edge of the ex- cavation when blinded by lights on machines travelling in the direction of Waterbury. He knocked over two warning signs, several red lanterns and other pieces of apparatus about the scene. In court today he was charged with violation of the rules of the road and received a nolle upon payment of $5.
 Given Discharge
 Elvira Paterno, 21, of West Che shire, charged with reckless driving was granted a discharge following a hearing. It was testified that the car driven by Miss Paterno while travelling along the Middlebury road last Friday night had crashed into the rear of a car owned by Clinton Tierney of 602 Highland avenue. The Tierney car was said to have been pulled to the side of the road where a tire was being repaired at the time when the accident took place. The court was inclined to believe after the testimony that no negligence had been shown and UlOV6Q TOT ClSullSSdl.
 Thirteen men ararigned for viola ton of the rules of the road had their cases settled on nolles. They were Albert Chuicarello, g, of Court street, upon payment of $15; Elosio Fernandez, A, of A Burton street, $10; Nicholas Supranovich, 20, of Seymour, $l0; Thurman Lee Walton, 19, of 210 Bishop street; Fred W. Man.cy, 42, of Scott road, $5; Peter Pietrunti, q, of 20 Law renee street, $5: Benjamin A. Vuolo, 78 Meriden road; George Nammoun, 34, of S1 Cloves Terrace, $10; John w. Ostrum of Wolcott, $lo; Dom enick Angillillo, 3l, of 360 Pine street; Joseph Spazzeno, 24, of 9l Railroad Hill street, $5; Les Baillar- gon, 45, 553 North Main street, $10; Richard Baldun, r, of Center street Oakville.
 Nine NolleS
 Other nolles subsequently, granted on various charges were awarded Peter O'Donnell, g, of 901 Baldwin street for driving without license and the illegal use of markers; Sal Vatore Barbara of 197 Division street. for driving without license $5; Morris Relyea, B, of 497 Mea- dow street, for obstructing traffic, $5; and to John Beebe, 30, of 442 Watertown avenue, for failure to file notification of a change in his ad- dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Radiant Star Lodge

Radiant Star lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, elected Mrs. Anna Kunde as its presidents at the annual meeting Saturday night Mechanics hall. She succeeds Mrs. Angeline Espelin.
 Guests from the Torrington lodge attended the meeting. An entertainment program was en- joyed after the business session.
 Other officers elected were: commander, Mrs. Margaret Emery; marshal, Mrs. Marion AL derman, chaplain, Mrs. Ada Dodge outside guard, Mrs. Dorothy Christofferson; inside guard, Mrs. Hattie Zeidlitz; and mistress of ceremonies, Mrs. Angeline Wooc~ ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Spotlighting Brass City News
Collision

A collision between two automo- biies on the Milford Turnpike in Orange Saturday night brought in- juries to seven persons, one of ttem George Onais, Is, of GA South Main street, Waterbury. He suffered decorations and abrasions of the face and head. He was talk en to New Haven hospital.
 Onais was riding in car driven by Joseph Palaid, of Bridgeport. The machine struck an automo- bile driven by Henry Giguerre, 34, of Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Behind The Lines
Canadian Legion Unit

The Canadian Legion officially opened it's new rooms on Bank street Saturday night. A testi- monial was given John DeVito for his interest in the activities of the organization, and he was made an honorary member.
 Members of the CL and its aux Hilary took part in the exercises. Mrs. H. White was chairman of the arrangements committee.
 Members of several local vet- erans and militar organizations were among the invited guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
By ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EdltOr)

New York, Jun 28-(UP)-Steel shares led the stock market higher in dull trading at the opening to- day. Bonds and cotton futures were steady in their respective markets. The dollar firmed against the pound and French franc.
 Bethlehm Steel opened at 84 up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
NEWS , CHUIHHEs
FIRST BAPTIST

The annual picnic of the First Baptist church was held Saturday at Lighthouse Point, with more than 250 persons attending. A full days program was enjoyed.
 Wilkes Bell acted as chairman of the picnic committee, with Harri- son Worth assisting him. Other committee members were: Sports, Edward Delinks, Robert Mcbride and Kenneth Hamlin; food, Mrs. George Stevens and Mrs. Clarence Israel: transportation, Perry Bor- den, Loren Durner and Harold Hammond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

tion owned and operated by his company was robbed of $25.92. The break was being investigated by Detective Lieutenant William Foley this afternoon. The robbery is said to have been perpetrated some time after the station was closed last night at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
SWEDISH LUTHERAN

Rev. w. E. Benson officiated at services in the Swedish Zion Luth- eran church yesterday morning, at which the recently installed organ was dedicated to the memory of the late pastor, Rev. Carl A. Sten- holm.
 A special musical program was offered by Herbert Bohlin, organ ist. Rev. Benson, in sermon eil- titled "Our Investment in God liness." said the life and teachings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Found

Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens of the detective bureau stated to- day that solid gold cross about two inches in length has been found in the vicinity of Exchange Place and remains in his depart ment unclaimed. The piece he said is quite valuable, and will be re- turned to the owner upon proper Identification.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Break

Ralph Devino, owner of the Waterbury Mason Supply com Sany on Benedict street. reported so police today that some time during last night a gasoline sta-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28
Seymour Driver Held
 For Traffic Court
Alleged intoxicated Autost Nearly Kills" Cops in
 Peculiar Accident; Thirteen Nolles Given Today

Albert Chesnavich 25 of Al Johnson avenue Seymour, was given continuance until July 9th under bonds Of $500 following his preliminary arragnment in traffic court this morning where he formally charged with driving while under the influence of liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

Portland Saturday. Connecticut had one of the largest delegations in line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

Worn camshaft bearings cause an excessive oil leakage which re. suits in fouled plugs, burned up rings, and heavy carbon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-28

den, Miss Margaret Maloney, Mrs. Harry Parsons, Frank Pope, Ray mond Quinn, John Robinson, Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. Mary Skehan, Louis A. Walsh, Mrs. John White.
 The Waterbury Council of Cath olic Women, which cooperates with the bureau, has Miss Kathryn Hayes as it's chairman. Members of the administrative council of the
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-17

with AS steel firms.
The delegates adopted the scale
committees report which also rec
commended that the S37 rcsolu-
tons submitted by lodges on the
wage and hour question be- refer
red {" SWOC executive officers
for cir consideration i'm connec-
ton 18th the negotiations for the
new contracts.
A union spokesman said that
the only question raised at the
executive meeting of the dele
gates was the request that the
workers representatives might
participate when negotiations
opened with their various mills.
Assurance that they would be
consulted, as in the past, was CIV
en- aud the session was very mar
mOniOuS."
Among the resolutions submit
ted by the lodges were 10 request
ing an increase in wages ranging
from 5 cents an hour to 20 per
cent. A majority of these resolu-
tions favored Il minimum wage of
So a day for common labor. Thir-
Continued on page siX)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-17
Ag.
Teachers Gather
District Supervisor Stat
ford Guest Speaker

The regular monthly meeting
Of the Henderson Pennsylvania
agricultural teachers was held on
Wednesday afternoon with Prof.
NJ. f.. NcSbit at the new agricul-
tural building at Fletcher high
school.
After an inspection of the new
building which is one of the fin
est in the state. Tai II. Stafford,
district supervisor of vocational
agriculture for Western North
Carolina took charge of the pro-
gram and explained the annual
reports of projects by agricuItur-
al students.
After supper the teachers were
"Codc of Ethics for Agricultural
Teachers" was held.
Following the business meeting
the teachers were joined bv their
wives and served supper by the
Fletcher home economics depart
ment under the direction of Miss
Corpcning. Rev. and Mrs. n. A..
Melton were guests ut this time.
The supper the teachers were
guest of the school for an opcr-
eta presented by the students.
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Lewis Says Labor's Voice Ignored,
No Action In New Depression Threat

PITTSBURGH. Dec. II (UPO
John l.. Lewis. chairman of the
Committee for Industrial Organ
izatiOn. accused the Roosevelt adj
ministratio nycSterday Of doing
nothing" about the threat Of an
other depression.
The ClO leader also told the
convention of the steel workers
organization committee that the
American Federation Of Labor
must digest all OF none of the
CLOS 100000 adhcrcntS.
II know today" he said, that
the digestion of President William
Green Of the AT Of l. is very bad.
Four million men is just too much
for him to digest. His stomach IN
this respect is just like his mind,
Il little weak"
In an executive session that
brought the convention to close
late yesterday. the 200 delegates
accepted the suggestion of Lewis
and SWOC Chairman Philip Muir
ray that the committees eXccu-
tive officers be empowered to ne
gotiate new contracts to replace
those which expire February IS
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Ask Bids For Il Cargo Ships; Could
Be Transformed To Fighting Craft

aboard ships were of equal inn
portance with construction in sue
cessful development of the mer-
chant marine. He favored appli-
cation Of the principles of the
railway mediation act to the mari
time industry.
Committee Chairman Royal 5.
Copeland, D., N. y, said the COM
plants were similar to one made
earlier by Daniel B. Irwin, New
York engineer, who charged that
some of the crew of the S. S.
Black Falcon became intoxicated
during cruise between New
York and Rotterdam, inundated
passengers and threw cargo over
board.
"UnleSs some assurance can be
given for the safety of passengers
and cargo on American ships, we
might as we'll throw up our hands
and quit trying to build ships be-
cause we will face boycott, y
Copeland said. He said no deci-
sions were reached on the COM
plants.
The cargo ships. the first to be
Continued on page six)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-17
Leaders Seek To Jam Labor Bill Through
REFERENDUM
ON WAR HELD
INCONSISTENT
Not in Line With Represen-
tative Plan of Govern
ment Says F.D.R.

WASHINGTON, Dee. II. (UP).
President Roosevelt today was
asked whether he thought ref
crcndum on war was consistent
with Il representative form of
government.
He answered with an emphatic
"No." National referendum be-
fore any declaration Of war cX-
cept in case of invasion would be
provided by the Ludlow proposal
70 amend the constitution. The
petition forcing the Ludlow pro-
pOSal to the house floor January
10th has been completed.
The president offered no com
mcnt on the developments rsult-
ing from the sinking Of the Pa
nay, referring all inquiries to the
state department.
The president said also that he
had not fixed Il definite date for
resumption of meetings with prl-
waite utilities, Sccling a closer un-
Outstanding between the admin
iStration and utilities.
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BY C. w. STEWART, JR.
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. lUf)
The U. S. Maritime commission
yesterday called for bids on y
speedy steel cargo ships that can
be converted quickly into lighting
craft in the largest peace-tlme
tonnage order Of its type in the
nations history.
Commission Chairman Joseph
p. Kennedy, who estimated the
construction will cost between
SIS, 100000 and $23,OO0,O0O, said
the building program is part of
his agency's drive to modernize
and, revitalize the aging merchant
marine.
Announcement of the new con-
struction plan came while the sem
ate commerce committee, which is
studying the labor situation
aboard ships, met secretly to dis
cuss a number Of specific COM
plants" concerning allegedly dis
orderly conduct Of maritime work
ers on the high seas.
Kennedy told the committee
that stabilized labor relations
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-17
TWO ESCAPING
AT ALCATRAZ
NOT LOCATED
Soldiers, Coast Guard and
Police Blockade Frisco
Bay in Search
BELIEVED DROWNED
UNLESS PICKED UP

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IT,
(UP)-SoldierS, coast guardSmen
and policemen today blockaded
San Francisco Bay in search for
two oklahoma pesperadoeS who
escaped from Alcatraz Island, Uni
ted States "escape-prOOf" prison.
No one has ever escaped from
the island since the government
took it over in 1881 and began
congregating the worst criminals
there.
II was not known if the escaped
men. Theodore Cole and Ralph
Roe. made shore safely. Warden
James Johnston said that it was
doubtful if they could have swum
through the trcacherouS currents
a mile and II half and that unless
they were picked up by a boat
they probably were drowned. The
swimming proves Of the two eS-
capped men vas not known.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-17
HOOVER GIVES
BASIC VIEW OF
GOVERNMENT
Offers Alternative Eco.
nomic Scheme for Plan
ned Economy
CHARGES NEW DEAL
INCREASES CONTROL

CHICAGO. Dec. !1.-(UP) -
The current rcccSSion'S imperative
need, Herbert Hoover said last
night. is "rclicf from prcsSurcS
which Stagnate billions of indus
trial and home construction ana
millions of Jobs"
81 can be wholly objective on
this depression because certainly
| did not create it, he Joklngly
told the Economic club of Chi
cago. whose invitation described
its members as "young men rep
rcScntativc of the countless coun-
tcrpartS of the economic middle
class Americans.
Hoover offered an alternative
economic and social system TO the
New Deals planned economy,
which he described a. having the
central idea Of shifting govern
ment from the function of umpire
to the function Of directing, die
Eating and competing in our eco
homie life -,
"If we look over the national
scene" the former president SAID,
Eve will find every city, village
and hamlet torn with disSension
aud Il feeling of insecurity and
even fear.
This anxiety does not come
from outside our borders. Amer
leu almost alone of all the coun-
tries in the world iS secure from
the dangers Of war. There is not
the rcmotcSt fear that our nation
al independence will be- ch;tllrng-
ed from abroad
The recession need not be Scrl-
Gus, Mr.. Hoover pointed out. since
the world economic movement
still is upward. as against the
trend of 1929, and there is mo
inflated bubble of speculative pri-
Yate credit as III 1929.
He accused the New Deal gov
crnmcnt of interestingly control
ling prices, wages, volume of pro-
duction and Investment.
"lts weapons include political
" managed currency, managed
credit, managed interest rates,
huge expenditure in pump prim-
ing and initiation of bank de
posts. Further weapons are to
use relief funds to build the gov
eminent into competitive bust
ness. 1t has stretched the taxing
powers deep into the control o.:
business conduct. Regulation to
prevent abuse has been stretched
into Instruments of dictation.
"Thc policeman on the streets
Of commerce to expedite the traf-
fic, to keep order and stop rob-
berry, now orders our destination
and tells US what to do when we
get there.
1T will be Il depressing day for
America when the farmer can be
put in Jail for failure to obey the
Continued on page three.)
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j. s. IRE OVER
PANAY ATTACK.
Continued Efforts for
Atonement Lessening
Tension

WASHINGTON. Dec. II. (UP).
Continued efforts by japanese
authorities to atone for the sink
ing of the Gunboat Panay are
having a beneficial effect on the
strained relations between the
two countries, administration Of
ficialS indicated today.
They minated that consider
ably more weight was being given
by this government to acts OF
contrition by japanese naval au-
thorities than was attached to the
written and verbal apologies of
fered by civil government officials
of Japan. ,
The reported recall of Admiral
Teizo MitSunami, chief Of Japa-
nese aerial operations in the
Yangtse area, and his anticipated
relief from duty as punishment
for responsibility in connection
with the Panay sinking, was cited
as a definite act of atonement.
Mitsuami's recall, officials here
believed, was in line with the ia
panese governments assertion
that those responsible for the at
tack on the Panay would be suit
ably punished. Such action. Of
ficials believed. would discourage
repetition of such attacks in the
future.
The public apology of the ia.
panese navy to the Officers and
men of the American navy-un-
paralleled in history, according to
naval authorities - was cited as
Continued on page siX)
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5 ADDITIONAL
NEEDY CASES
ARE REVEALED
All Have Applied for As
sistance But Private Aid
Would Cheer Them
By NOAH HOLLOWELI.

DO you want to take Santa
Claus on IL joyful tour where he
can bring Christmas cheer? Here
are eight cases in addition To the
seven presented yesterday. These
have applied to the department Of
public welfare for assistance.
Christmas will be very bleak UNI
less the more fortunate come to
their rescue.
Every case has been invcstigat-
ed by the welfare office. They
have in their files Il full history.
Manor a. V. Edwards has II syn
opsiS of each case with names. To-
cation and facts bearing upon the
needs. This column is condensed
to direct attention TO these cases,
names being omitted in each in
stance, since these would serve no
good purpose here. Mayor Ed
wards has consented for his Of
fee to be the clearing house. He
wants the people TO take these
cases and administer. at least, 20
their Christmas cheer
Which of the following do you
want? Tell Mayor Edwards.
Case No. 3S.--Widow 81 with
boy IL and girl z. Willing worker
when she can find employment.
BY assistance has been able to
keep children in school. Doesn't
own home, has nothing but her
children" but from this date will
receive SO a month as aid for
dependent children. This will con-
stitute entire income except as
she can find employment; lives a
miles from Hendersonville. Any
thing in food line would be appre-
ciated. Clothing would come in
handy.
Case No. 39.-Woman, Sc;
earns $24 monthly in WPA sew
ing room; son Id. daughters II
and 10. Rents house for Sc a
month. Christmas candies and
food would be much appreciated
and thereby help extend the mea-
gre family budget.
Case No. 40.-Widowed ne
gress in city; daughters Is, l3,
10 and son 8; lives with sister.
Has had limited help from well
fare department: willing worker;
sisters husband u cripple so in
come for family is too limited to
meet needs. Food and clothing
would be appreciated.
Case No. Al. - Middle-aged
couple with sons Is, l3 and 81;
daughter 8; on rented property;
depend on odd jobs for livelihood.
Helped in small way by neigh
bors and welfare department;
owns COW. Need almost every
thing" which would include feed
for COW.
Case No. 42.-Husband SO and
wife A, both poor health and hus,,
band unable to work; sons lS ana
ID. oldest being mental case; live
in country: income of $40 month
for dependent children; family
approved for aid but not yet re-
cciving such. Needs food. =,
Case No. AZ. - Middle aged
couple; daughters Ia, 10, 3; sons
IL and 6; three children in school;
husband works at odd jobs in
country. squanders money while
Continued on page three)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-17
CONVICT Il ON
MUTINY Count
Jury Finds Seamen Have
no Right to Stage Strike
Away From Home

BALTIMORE. Md, Dec. IT
(UP) Fourteen members of the
crew of the S. S. Algric were
found guilty yesterday by u fed
craI court jury on charges Of mu-
tiny i'm Il foreign port.
The case grew out of sit
down demonstration by the de-
rendantS while the ship was in
Montcvicdo, Uruguay. and iuvolv-
ed the right of American foreign
seamcn TO strike while in 4 for
eign port.
The jury returned vcrdictS of
guilty on two indictments, churg-
ing revolt and conspiracy to dis
obey orders. Maximum penalties
under each statute are fine of
81 1000 or five years mprlson-
ment or both.
Federal Judge W. Calvin Chest
nut renewed bail OF $500 each FOR
the defendants. pending II motion
for Il new trial
The verdict came after L. 5.
District Attorney Bernard j.
Flynn demanded positive action
to prevent bloody disorders in the
American merchant marine.
THE defense has said that
there was no bloodShcd on the Al
gric," Flynn said. The govern
mcnt does not claim that there
waS-but let us stop this thing
before there is bloodShcd on
American ships"
Wilfrsd. T. McQuaid. defense
attorney, cOntended that there
was no violation because the Al
gic's officers had not ordered the
men to 20 TO work when they re-
fused to carry on their duties in
cooperation with striking Uru-
guayan lOngShoremen.
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Panay Sinking
Deliberate, Says
1t. J. W. Geist


SHANGHAI, Dec. II. (UP)-
The bombing and sinking Of the
U.S.S. Panay was deliberate and
could not have been accidental,
Lieutenant J w. Geist Of the
Panay indicated today in an in
terview aboard the u. s. flagship
Augusta.
Geist, who arrived with the res
cue fleet, said Japanese planes
not only bombed and machine
gunned the Panay, but a Japanese
army landing boat turned machine.
guns on the sinking gunboat be,
fore boarding her briefly -
Geist said they could not pos
sibly have mistaken Panay's iden-
tity.