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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
WPAMOTORDAT
 SURPRISES MANY
Most Accidents Occurred When Driving COndi-
 lions Were Favorable

The majority of Connecticut's 407 accidents which resulted in 434 fatalities during the year 1886. oc- cured at times when driving con- ditions were favorable in almost every respect, includig location, weather and road conditions, accord- ing to the report delivered to the State Department of Motor Vehicles by WPA project number 1903 which conducted the analysis. Analysis officials comment that, because of the failure of many motorists to complete traffic accident reports, and in other cases, failure to re- ceive any reports at all owing to hospitalization of persons involved, the statistics are incomplete"
 Explosion of the theory that driv- ing on icy and snowy highways is most dangerous, is fostered by the reportf or its shows that only 2l crashes occurred under such condi- tions as compared with 251 under good conditions. Eighty accidents took place on wet pavements.
 Highly interesting is the notation that 246 of the 407 mishaps were caused by or involved pedestrians, and that an alarming majority of these pedestrians were adults. Child pedestrian accidents showed mark ed decrease when compared to flg- ures of previous years and this can probably be traced to training in schools.
 The tabulation of the accidents clearly points out that of the 407 mishaps, 251 took ploce in settled districts, 22O on straight road, 252 in clear weather, PTS on dark clear nights, and 251 on good roads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
INVENTOR TYLER DIES YESTERDAY

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 22-(UP)- Funeral services will be held Tues day for Charles Colt Tyler, 75, me- chanical engineer, inventor and war; time. vice president of the Reming- ton Arms Co. plants, who died Sum- day after an illness of several weeks.
 He served as an apprentice ma chinist and toolnaker in his native Jewett City and through Yelf-study became one of the .country's leading watch toolrnakers. He was appointed superintendent of Pratt & Whitney Co., in 1898 mad in 1901 was named superintendent of the Westinghouse Electric Co.,, East Pittsburgh Pa. His association with the cartridge firm began in 1909, at Ilion, N. Y., and in 1916 was placed in charge of the nercons 'fiSbttiP Psrhgueetashr? the concerns five plants which pro- duced 10000, 900 cartridges week. He retired in 1928.
 A brother survives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Planning Abolition
 OfState ( Commissions
Survey Committee Makes Recommendations to Gen. eraI Assembly; Seven Features Observed in Report

HartSord, Conn, Feb. 22-(UPD- Abolition of the state planning board, state publicity commission board of shellfish commissioner and the geological and natural his- tory survey commission was recom- msnded to the General Assembly today by. the state reorganization cufamission.
 eve do not believe" said the commission, ''tl1at the state plan ning board consisting of represen- t9tiVes of executive agencies, ex- officiO, is properly organized to &C., coniplish most effectively the long range purposes for which its con- tiflsinnce Is advocated"
 AS for the publicity commission, the report said:
 we do not believe that the state Is justified in engaging in adver- tising the attractions of the state for recreation or for any other pur- pose"
 Other recommendations:
 i.-Continue the state park and forest commission, and provide for appointment of a state forester and superintendent of parks to four year terms by the governor with consent of the Senate.
 EAbolish the Fort Griswold and Groton monument commission, Is- rael Putnam Memorial campground commission and trustees of Henry whitfield house and transfer their duties to the department of parks and forests.
 3-Continue state board of fisher ies and game, and provide for ap- pointment of three board members
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Nelu Books At 7he Library
Adult Fiction

AUulC f1CtlOn
 Beith, Janet-Sand Castle.
 Boyle, Kay, and others (eds.)- 365 days.
 Brand. Max-south of Rio Grande.
 Cofin, R. P. T.-John Dawn. Cuthrell, F. B.-Men Are Such Fools! ,' Dudley, o. F.-The Coming of the Monster.
 Gardner, E. s.-The D. A. Calls 1t Murder. '' Gordon, c. W.-The Gay Cru sader.
 Hanley, James-The Secret Jour ney.
 Hendryx, J. B.-Grubstake Gold. Heyward, Du Bose-Lost Morning. Kantor, Mackinlay-Arouse and Beware.
 Nathan, Robert-The Enchanted Voyage.
 O'Brien, Kate-Mary Lavelle. Singer, I. J.-The Brothers Ash kenazi.
 Stern, G. B.-The Matriarch Chronicles. ,.-.. .t..,.. Widdemer, Margaret-This Isn't the End. = ''..-.'' Wight, Frederick-The Chronicle of Aaron Kane.
 Wodehouse, P. G.--Laughing Gas. Wren, P. C.-Foreign Legion Om- nibus.
 Lawrence, Josephine-The Sound of Running Feet. ..- O..
 Biography
 Adams, M. H.,-Ihe Letters of Mrs. Henry Adams. Hagedorn, Hermann--Broo ookings: a Biography.
 Mackenzie, A. M.-Robert Bruce, King of Scots. :. Belloc, Charles the First, King of England. Sackville-West, Edward-Thomas de Quincy, His Life and Work. . Belloc, Hilaire-Cromwell. Brawley, Benjamin-Paul Law renee Dunbar, Poet of his People. Whitney, Janet-Elizabeth Fry, Quaker Heroine.
 Genthe, Arnold-As Remember. Wagenknecht, Edward - Jenny Lind. ..... .. williams, s. T.-The Life of Washington Irving. .,.- Mcbride, M. M.-Here's Martha Deane. -,. .. MacNutt, F. A.--A Papal Cham berlain.
 Masters. E. L.-Across Spoon River. .......
 Atkins, Elizabeth-Edna St. Vim cent Millay and her. Times.
 Hone, Joseph-The Life of George Moore.
 Haslip, Joan-Parnell.
 Hobbs, w. H.-Peary.
 Jones, M. B.-Peter, Called the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
ETHEL DU POINT !.
 IS RECOVERING

Washington, Feb. 22-(UP-Ethel du Pont, fiancee of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr., recovered in Elmer gency Hosiptal today from an ap- pendicitis operation performed hur- riedly yesterday.
 Hospital attendants reported that the 21-year-old munitions heiress stricken while guest at the White House. was resting comfortably" An official bulletin described her condition as good"
 Hurrying to her daughters bed- side was Mrs. Eugene du Pont of the wealthy Delaware republican family. She was invited to the White House by President Roose- welt.
 Miss du Fonts illness, a White House announcement said, first was discerned Saturday afternoon. She and Franklin, Jr., had just returned from Florida where he recuperat- ed from & sinus infection.
 Mrs. James Roosevelt and Frank lin, Jr., accompanied her to Emer- gency Hospital in naval ambulance. The operation was performed by Commander Morton Willicutts of the Naval Hospital staff with Dr. Ross McIntire, White House physi- clan, in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
DAVID RUBINOFF
 CLAIMS PERJURY

New York, Feb. 22.--(UP).-David Rubinoff's attorney. declared today that perjury chargec would be placed against blonde Peggy Garcia if her $500, ,000 heart balm suit against the violinist is thrown out of court be- cause she denied her marriage in Roanoke, Va, when she was f2. Abraham J. Halprin. representing Rubinoff. said he was completely congdent" that Justice Salvatore Cotillo would dismiss the suit when it is resumed tomorrow.
 { Halprin charged in court that the former night club hatcheck girl mar ried Taylor Vance Quinn in Roanoke on March 6, 1925. Such marriage would max, her . married woman m 1883. when she testified she had given her love to Rubinoff' lin a Philadelp: hotel and the violinistl promised t. marry hre.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
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Did your friend boast about how many hundred miles he drove each day during his vacation? He was at the wheel not only all day long, but sometimes well into the night?
 He. was lucky to get home alive. Long hours at the wheel are one of the common causes of automobile accidents. You might tell him that drowsiness- -actually falling asleep while driving-accounts for some 10000 serious accidents every year.
 Managers of large motor vehicle fleets, whose trucks make regular long hauls across country. are care- full to limit the hours their drivers may work. Fatigue and the monot- ony of driving often make sleep al- most irresistible.
 If you feel the slightest drowsi- ness while driving, do not ignore the warning. Either let someone else drive, CT take steps to rouse your self to alertness again. Get out and run up and down the road. Step for a cup of hot coffee. Even pull to the roadside and take little nap.
 And on that vacation, or any long trip with continuous driving, plan to drive moderate distances only: and get your regular sleep plenty of fit-every night.
 l MICHAEL A. CoNNOR
 Com. of Motor Vehicles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Behind The Lines
Florio Post

A special meeting of Florio post No. 4 Italian American World war Veterans of U. s. held at Liberty hall yesterday morn- ing 1t was decided to joii; the competitive membership campaign being carried on by the various other posts of the organization throughout the state.
 The plans caIl for the enroll. ment of 10 per cent of the eligible membership within the state among those now already en- r~lled.
 Watefbury's quota would be 30 new members based on the 800 eligible Italian American veterans in this city. New Haven would have to get 25O new members based of 2500 eligible veterans.
 The local membership drive will be conducted by State Judge Ad- vocate Atty. Frederick w. Palom- ba who will organize his own com mittee. MT. Palomba spoke at length ol; the rapid growth of the state and national organiza- tions and predicted that the Ital- ian-American veterans group would become one of the out standing in the country. He re- pjorted on the work of the state legislative committee of which he is also chairman, and which in- cludes Senator Michael A. Rita of Hartford, especially with refer ence to certain bills being intro duced in the legislature In the in- terest of veterans.
 State Commander Angelo Pos esmato also spoke on the efficient cooperation given by Florio post and its members to the state al;d national departments. National re- mobilization officer Anthony Ya- cavone and national adjutant Vincent Maradei of Hartford were guests at yesterdays meeting.
 Tickets were distributed for the entertainment being given by the post on April II at Liberty hall state councillor Michael Gi0rdano senior vice commander of the post
 is chairman of arrangements. Tickets were also distributed for the spaghetti supper being given by the Ladies' auxiliary at Suoz- zo's grill on Thursday evening, March 4.
 State Commander Angelo Pos senate and National vice C0m- mander John De Pastino are at- tending the presentation of a therneh motar by the Disabled American veterans to the city of New London this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
84 ARRESTED IN
 GAMBLING RAID

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 22-CUP)- Rounded up in secluded Avon barn S7 men surprised in one of the big gest gambling raids In Connecticut, were under bond today awaiting ar- raignmcnt before Superior Court Judge Newell Jennings Tuesday on charges of frequenting or operating. The raid was made late Saturday night on the farm of Dr. Fay I. Maxon, a veterinarian, by state and county police under direction of States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn.
 Arrested as operators were George Girard, Manchester: Albert Ber- trand, New Britain; Joseph Moss Hartford, and Herman Segal, New Britain. They were held in $1,50O bon deach. All others were taken to the Hartford county building in buses and held in $500 bond each. Several who gave fictitious names had their bonds raised to $500. The barn, police said, was equipped with an elaborate system of leased telegraph wires to leading race tracks throughout the country. They had been installed only 24 hours be- fore the raid, it was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
ROBBED, INSTEAD
 OF WHIPPING HIM

Boston, Feb. 22.-(UP)-Two men hired by rejected suitor to beat uo his successful love rival instead robbed him of $13O, 1t appeared to- day as police questioned three men. The trio, investigators believed, were the two dcuble-crossing holdup men and the tilted lover who hired them. No charges were lodged against them pending complete identifica- ton. Victim of the robbery was Rob- ert N. Forman, 27, Brighton danc- ing instructor, who was accompanied at the time by his fiancee, Miss FL len Mountain, 9, the girl in the case and also dancing instructor.
 When Forman stopped his auto- mobile in front of his apartment early yesterday, two men, their faces shielded by overcoat collars ap- preached. "This is a stickup," said one. Miss Mountain began to scream but one of the holdup men clapped a hand over her mouth. Then For man handed over $130 to the pair and they fled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
MUSSOLINI HAS
 x TAKEN CONTROL

Rome, Feb. 22-U.P0 - Omcial communiques on the attempt to aS- sassinate Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, viceroy of Ethiopia, disclosed today that Premier Benito Mussolini has assumed personal direction of the investigation of the bombings.
 It was understood that Mussolinfs private physician, Professor vittorio Puccinelli, and Professor Dario Sab- badini, distinguished oculist. were on their way to Adds Ababa in an effort to save the life of General Aurello Liotta, chief of the Italian air force in Ethiopia. One of Liotta's legs was amputated yesterday and he suffered wounds in the eyes and abdomen from fragments of the bombs which Philippians hurled into crowd while Graziani was distrib- uting gifts.
 Two thousand persons were held at Addis Ababa as suspects in the attempt, 1t was disclosed. and Fas- cist squads cleaned up" several quarters of Addis Ababa, seeking suspects. It was said that 30,0O0 Italians are garrisoned at Adds Ababa at present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
British Veterans

More than 100 persons were in attendance at an entertainment and dance given by Lord Kitchner post, British War Veterans on Saturday night at the post rooms. Under the direction of David Gowans, the organizations glet club sang several selections.
 Others on the program included The Kaloa Islanders; Miss Betty Mcdonald, songs; Clifford Doolit- tie, songs: Marjorie Doolittle, dances; Mrs. Jack Marshall, so- prano solos; Vincent Brown, bari tone solos; Miss Edna Mae Mat thews and Albert Matthews, piano and drum duets.
 A joint meeting of the enter tainment committees of the post and the Glee club will be held at the post rooms following the aux Hilary meeting Wednesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
VICEROY BADLY
 CUT WITH BOMB

London, Feb. 22.-(UP)-A tele- gram to the government from the British consulate-general at Adds Ababa today said that Marshal Ro- dolfo Graziani, the Italian viceroy in Ethiopia, had suffered numerous Jagged decorations behind the right knee" in the effort to asssasinate him. The message said the explo- sion of bomb thrown at him also caused severe arterial henior- rhage, and many bomb splinters en- tered hand and embedded tanem- selves in the flesin," but that the marshal,s condition is sattsfac- tory" Thirty others were wounded, the telegram said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
] BATTLE 10 GUST STT-DOWN STRIKERS

for overlapping six-year terms and appointment of superintendent for four years.
 @Abolish shellfish board and transfer conservation duties to the state board of fisheries and game and taxation and property record ing duties to the towns.
 5-Abolish commission on forests and wild life and transfer its du- ties to the park and forest commis- sion and fisheries and game board.
 6Abolish the geological and na- tural history survey commission and transfer its activities to the Con- necticut agricultural experiment station.
 7-Transfer from the governor to the selectmen of West Haven the duty to appoint two or three mem bers of the Savin Rock park com- mission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22

Alone
 T was educated in one of the historic colleges in England, name ly St. Paul's', one of whose first pupils was Milton the poet. My father, now dead, was a lawyer in London for over 40 years. I am alone on the continent and find life very uncongenial.
 Had 8 large wholesale busi- ness in England which I built up from nothing but lost my money and business in 1920. Am at pres- ent connected with a firm of conn., mercial photographers and was with one firm lieresfor nearly ten years. #.t
 T would like to meet a good woman with money who would assist me to re-enter business on my own and who would be g con- genial companion. I would live anywhere except on. a farm. l stayed in Chicago for a short while and hold the American peo- pie In great esteem. Am very mu- sical and considered to be, a good pianist. Have. kind disposition and am not too hard to please. This letter Is genuine in every de- tail. .. '.es.' s-
 With Apologies
 T rent a post office box because I only room. I find 1t more satis- factory but will be pleased to give my address if and when requested to-. Apologizing for the liberty l have tawen in writing to you, be- lieve me to be sir, your obedient servant, David Gerald Jonas."
 Jones gives his post office box as No. 778, Station F, Toronto, Can ada. Mayor Hayes may refer the letter to the committee on for feited rights of the legislature when he presides tomorrow aver the state as ueutenant-goyernor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Jewish Veterans

Organization of local unit Of Sons of Veterans under the su- pervision of the Jewish War Vet erans will be completed this week with a visit here of Samuel Neuss- ner of Hartford. Sons of mem bers of David Fannick post are showing keen enthusiasm in the proposed chapter and 1t is expect ed that a large attendance will feature the first organization meeting.
 A joint meeting of David Fan nick post and its auxiliary will be held tomorrow evening in Roose- welt lodge rooms, K. of P, on North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
CUPID'S LOCAL AGENT
Canadian Man Writes Mayor Hayes for Good
 Woman With Money'-Has Kind Disposi- tion and Admits He Is Not Hard to Please Desires Congenal Companion for Partner.

Connecticut's mayors had better let legislative problems alone and desert their drive to tighten the tax burden on property owners, etc, and, instead, take up Cupids bow so as to bring abouta n ideal teh-making system in the Nut meg Etate. At least Mayor George A. Quigley of New Britain, both pioneers in the drive to help property owners, feel that this is the. sentiment of Canadian resi- dents seeking Connecticut wives.
 fsH Requests
 During the past week both men received letters from David Gerald Jonas of Toronto, Canada, asking them to find him a wife with lots of money. It was not the first let ter of this sort received from Can- ada by Mayor Hayes. He re- ! ceived one from the province of Quebec only three or four months ago. 4. $ ,.g., e
 Connecticut's mayors must have been advertised somewhere as rep resentatives of Cupid. Mayor Hayes has pointed out in the past that he, himself, is a bachelor because he could not win the women he wooed. How then, he asks, can he act as Cupid for somebody living in Canada. It is believed that othel Connecticut mayors received let ters from MT. Jonas, also. The Jonas letter reads:
 T am taking the liberty of writ ing to ask you whether you can assist me in meeting 8 good wo- man with money, with a view to marriage.
 Am English born but have lived in Canada IA years. Am a bachelor, aged Al, but look considerably younger. Have black hair and brown eyes and weigh 150 pounds. An nearly 6 feet tall. ','-t-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
MIGRANTS USE yAILER's BED

Fl Cerrito, Cal. = (UP) - T. J. Harris, jailor, still doesn't know whether his professional dignity or merely his sleeping arrangements suffered. Tn any event, on return ing to the jail, he found two va grants sleeping soundly in his bed. The court compensated him by giv- ing the two lodgers 10-day slis- pended sentences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
LOS ANGELES TAKES BOW

Los Angeles (UP)-This city boasts that as result of its new "don't soak the tourist policy 1t attracted 31.5l7.S64 visitors last year. It also wants. the face to be known that the question of soaking" applies equally to ran. S's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22

Sessions, R. H.-sixty Odd; a Per- sonal History.
 Stravinskii, I. F.-Stravinsky: an Autobiography.
 Swinnerton, F. A.-Swinnerton; an Autobiography. Conduct of Life Adamson, E. I.-So You're Going to Psychiatrist.
 Banning, M. C.-Letters to Susan. Brophy, Loire-1f Women Must Work.
 Eastman, Max Enjoyment of Laughter. Y, Greenbie, M. B.-1n Quest of Con- tentment. t. Mursell, J. L-Streamline Your Mind. .ro~lt Page, Kirby-Living Courageously. Webb, E. T., and Morgan, J. B. Strategy in Handling People.
 Essays
 Gather, w. S.-Not Under Forty. More, P. E.-The Demon of the Absolute. #
 More, P. E-On Being Human. Morley, ,Christopher-StreamlineS. Fine Arts
 Allen, A. B.-Colour Harmony for Beginners. Borg, c. C.-The Great South west; etchings.
 Taussig, c. K, and Meyer, T. A. The Book of Hobbies.
 Patmore, Derek-I Decorate My Home. .f,
 Tangerman, E. J.-whittling and Woodcarving. .
 Plays
 Anderson, Maxwell-High Tor. Anderson, Maxwell-The Wingless Victory.
 Ferber, Edna--Stage Door.
 Jerome, Halem-Jane Eyre, . Drama.
 Poetry
 Frost, Robert-From Snow to Snow. ";s T Masters E. L.-The Golden Fleece of California.
 Untermeyer; Louis (ed)-Modern American Poetry; modern British Poetry.
 Yeats, w. B. (comp.)-The ox- ford Book of Modern Verse. Travel
 Explorers Club Tales. Brooch, w. S.-Skyway to Asia. Lockhart R. H. B.-Return to Ma lava. Paullin, c. O.--Atlas of the His torical Geography of the U. s. .Worden, Helen-Society, Circus; from Ring to Ring with 8 large cast. Miscellaneous N Baehr, H. W.-The New York Tribune Since the Civil War. Bond, F. F.-Breaking into Print. Bowers, F. T.-The Dog Owners Handbook. Colcord, J. C.-Cash Relief. Copeland, J. F.-Every Day but Sunday. Guedalla. Philip-The Hundred Years.
 Houghton, s. G., and Olson, U. G.. The Writers Handbook. Huberman, Leo = Mans Worldly Goods. Johnson, Merle-American First Editions.
 Landreth, Helen-Dear Dark Head; and Intimate Story of Ire- land.
 Leacock, Stephen-Funny Pieces. Lysing, Henry-Secret Writing; an Introduction to Cryptograms, Ci- phers and Codes.
 Phillips, c. J.-Stamp Collecting. Pushkin, Alexander-The Works of Alexander Pushkin.
 Quinn, A. H.-American Fiction; an Historical and Critical Survey. , Simmons, E. B.-CatS. Soule, George-The Future of Lib- erty. 1 American Library Association - Public Documents.
 Children's Books Ackley, E. F.-How to Make Mar ionettes.
 Ardizzone, Edward--Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain. Darwin, Bernard, and Darwin, El- inor-Mr. Tootleo and Go.
 Hall, A. N.-Craft Work-and-play Things.
 Heyliger, william-The Mil in the Woods. Jordanoff, Assen-Your Wings.
 Lofting, Hugh Tommy, lilly, and Mrs. Tubbs.
 Plowhaed, R. G.--Lucretia Ann on the Sagebrush Plains. Potter, M. C.Mrs. Goose ano Three Ducks. ,
 Riley, A. c. D.-Ten Minutes by the Clock.
 Smith, E. s.-The History of Chil- dren's Literature.
 webb, C!ihord-The North Pole Before Lunch. Webber, J. F., and Webber, H.H.- ! Short piavs for Young People.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22

be Soviet Russian exhibit at tine art exhibit in Paris.