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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
FRANCE SPEEDS UP

Paris, (UP)-France has decided to raise her railway speed limit from 75 m.p.h. to e7 m.p.h. The new limit will apply only to trans with all-steel coaches throughout. Trains of wooden coaches will continue to observe the old limit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
Veterans' Council

DeIegates to the Waterbury Vet. eraEa's Council will gather tonight for . special meeting to be held et the American Legion home ct s;sO o'clock at which time some definite action viii De taken rele. tive tO leasing Settlers Village. The meeting, which marks the first assembly since the beginning of tho summer months has been called by President John P. DaFs Ey, and oil cenencted with the 0Ts ganizatlon aFe askea to attend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
LEAVENWORTH

The first meeting or the Tech.0- Scope staff was held this morning during recess under the direction of Earle II. Blanchard of the faculty. The session today was for the ptir- pose of outlining plans and instruct Ing the new members of the stan. Announcement of the first publica- ton date will Do made in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
KIWANIS TO VIEW
 MOVING PICTURES

Two pictures furnished by the State Department of Motor Ve- hicles viii be shown ct the meeting tomorrow of the Kiwanis Club at i2:l6 o'clock at Hotel Elton. This will be the start of the fall season and an outline of luncheon programs will be reported.
 A meeting of the directors will be held Friday at l2:l6 o'clock at the Elton and announcement was made that many from Waterbury plan attendance ct the New Eng land District convention to be held at Springfield. Oct. 3.S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
High School Notes
!. CROSBY

The first band practice of the year was held this afternoon in the school auditorium under the direc. ton of Floyd c. Evans. A large number of freshmen turned out for the session this afternoon.
 Announcement has been made by William B. Elwell head of the Eng lIsh department today, in regard to the students who passed the makeup examlnationA which were held prior to the formal opening of school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
SOUTHERN NEGRO FAIR

Raleigh, N. O., (UP)--The first North Carolina state fair for nee groes will Do held here October 1928 under auspices of the Charles T. Norwood post of the American Legion. Plans are in formative stages, according to officials. Agri- cultural and other representative exhibits will Dc offered, t is under~ stood,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
FraternQL Neus
Irish.Americans

Preparations for fall and win ter activities and also for the annual election of officers of the Irish American Social Club, will be the topics of discussion to- night at a regular meeting to be held at club headquarters, 29 Field street, at s:30 o'clock. Thomas J. Reidy, president, has requested all members to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14

Tonight at o'clock the commit tee arranging the lnardi gras of the Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps will consider developments. The affair will open ct the park on September 30. Five drum corps in- stead of the formerly expected three will take part.
 It is expected that the corps new uniforms will be delivered by next Wednesday.
 The regular rehearsal will be con- ducted in the Community House to- night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
Commander

Miss Victoria Liebreich of this city will be installed as commander. Others from Waterbury who will at- tend are: Miss Amelia Bumper, Mrs. Edward Mulvaney and Miss Mary Grady. A banquet will follow the installation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EdltOr)

New York, Sept. 14-CUP)-The stock market today extended a ral- ly in progress near the clost yester- day. Trading was moderately active. Gains ranged to 3 points in high priceses issues. Bonds were mixed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
OLD RESIDENT DIES

New Canaan, Conn.,, Sept. IA (UP)-MisS Betsy A. Futile, 98, New Canaan's oldest resident, died yes- terday. She lived here since she was nine years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
Roosevelt Lodge

KUOSeVeIT LOuBe
 Several state officers are ex- pected to speak at the first formal fall session of Roosevelt Lodge, Knights of Pythias, which will be held on Monday evening at Roose- welt hall. Past chancellors will be guests and entertainment will be presented after the regular busi- ness session,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14

Ray MilIard had two spare tires stolen from his car when iie parked In front . fthe studio recently, but . valuabel camera and camelS hair coat in the back seat weren't taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
Behind The Lines
Cargile Post

Of1lcers of Jean Cargile post, American Legion of Newington, will be installed tonight by Major New ton Alexander of this city. The ceremonies will be held at eight o'clock at Hotel Qarde in Hartford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
MEMS LEAGUE

Charles rush was Installed aS president of the Bunker Hill Mems League last night, succeed Ing David H. Knutson, at cere- monies held at Bunker Hill Con- gregational church. Finton Niver was installing officer.
 The retiring president expressed appreciation to members for their support during his tenure of ofiice and MT. Rush outlined plans for the coming season.
 Other officers installed were: Vice. president, Roy Sage; secre- tary, Robert Mehegan; assistant secretary. Irving Ross; treasurer, Ralph Storey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
ASSOCIATION MEETS

Gcne 150 Connecticut ministers, members of the General Association of Connecticut, met yesterday in Hartford and elected Rev. pr. James Gregg of Waterbury, pastor of the First Church here, president of the group. This was the 22Sth annual session of the group. The session will continue today.
 Speakers included Rev. Rockwell H. Potter, dean of the Hartford Theological seminary where tho convention is being held; Rev.. Raymond Calkins of Cambridge, Mass; Rev. Edward F. doin of the Dixwell Avenue Congregational church, New Haven, and Rev. War ren 6. Archibald of Hartford, and Rev. James F. English.
 Oficers elected include: Rev. James E. Gregg of Waterbury, mod orators; Rev. Philip King of Plants vile, scribe; Rev. Charles R. Cooley of Banford, assistant scribe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14

arations for the opening of the new semester.
 Last nights torrential downpours caused the postponement Of prac- tically every meeting or function that was scheduled to take place on Washington Hill.
 The mixed bowling league, which was to have been reorganieed at c meeting last night, will be consid. cred on Thursday night instead. President Frank sturges of the Washington Park Community Club is in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
"Shrlrnp" Carulgin

"Shrilnp" CarulEin
 Several local boys who are at. tending or have attended St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, are making plans to attend testimon- ial dinner in honor of William Shrimp" Carukin, ct the Club AL den, Hartford, on Thursday of this week. Carukin will leave September g for Louvain, Belgium where he will enter the American College to complete his theological studies for the Roman Catholic priesthood. About 76 are expected to attend the affair.
 Carukin is known on Washington Hill as basketball player of ability. On several occasions he appeared with teams in games at the Com munity house and displayed himself to advantage. Although small in stature, his ambideztrous ability at making almost impossible shots is his most thrilling attribute on the basketball court.
 Washington Hills representation at the seminary, which numbers about half Q dozen, is making prep-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14
Gents Of The Hill
 Plan Election Date
Club to Celebrate First Anniversary This Month; !;
 CaruIin Leaves Soon to Study in Belgium
WASHINGTON HILL

Election of officers, re-organisa. ton, and arrangements for an eventful fall and winter program will constitute interesting features of the first fall meeting of the Gents of the Hill, which will be conducted at the Community House one week from tonight.
 The club will celebrate the first anniversary of its organization this month, and its 25 members will take active part. During the past season the club conducted several social af. fairs, Q successful basketball cam- paign, and a similar routine on the baseball field. Plans for the sport ing and social affairs will be made at the initial fall meeting.
 The clubs charter calls for an election of officers to take place each September. Present incumbents are: President, Joseph Donahue; vice. president, Edward V. Curley; treaS- urer, William Boughton; and sec- retary, Robert German.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-14

Bingo Party
 Representatives of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name Society will ate tend Q mammoth hingo party to be given at Chester, September a under the auspices of Rev. James Butler, formerly of this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
OFFICER NABS
CAR PROWLER

Jack Wilson, 25-year-old timer
ant will be tried at 4 pm. Thurs
day in the Ell Centro police court
on a charge of vagrancy filed by
Fatrolman Floyd V. Ackley, who
charged that he arrested Wilson in
the act of examining the contents
OF automobiles parked in the 100
block on North Sixth street.
Half an hour before Wilson was
arrested, j. Hart, implement COM
pany employe, reported the theft
Of a S55 suit and a carton of
cigarettes from his automobile
while it was parked in the rear
of 418 Main street.
Other police court cases heard
Tuesday morning by Judge Lee
Nuffer included those of Joe Wal
lace, %. sentenced to five days
Imprisonment for drunkenness;
and Eli Robinson, 10, sentenced
to seven and half days fol
drunkenness and disturbing the
peace.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
Special Movies
Thrill Audience

Approval of many theater- goers
who have seen the double bill al
the United Artists theater here
sent their friends in a rush Tues
day to obtain tickets for the last
showing of Green Light. starring
Errol Flynn, and Love is News"
starring Tyrone Power, Loretta
Young and Don Ameche.
Green Light" is the poignant
love story of a physician whose
career was sacrificed to his code
of ethics. His struggle against
oblivion and in behalf of science,
aided by the girl who believed he
had killed her mother, makes a
powerful screen drama.
Love is News" is a hilarious
newspaper comedy of an heiress
who turns the tables on a poster
ing reporter whose chagrin is
equalled only by his rivalry with
his city editor.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
Arizona Lettuce
Shipments Climb

PHOENIX, March Is. UP)-Ari-
zona lettuce shipments reached
season peak yesterday when 81 cars
were loaded in the Phoenix district
and 80 at Yuma.
Prices were steady at $3.50 a
crate for best quality, fob packing
sheds.
Packers reported warm rains and
mild temperatures were causing the
crop to mature faster than was eX-
pected, and that the Sal River fields
would produce 600 cars by the end
of the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
Stomach Gas
So Bad Seems
7OHlgFf Heart

"The gas on my stomach was so bad
I could not eat or sleep. Even my
heart seemed to hurt. A friend suq-
Brought me relief. Now ! eat as
wish, sleep fine and never felt better"
Mrs. Jas. Filler.
Adlerika acts on BOTH upper and
lower bowels while ordinary iaxatives
act on the iowsr bowel only. Adlerika
gives your system a thorough cleans
ing, bringing out old, poisonous m after
that you would not believe was in your
system and that has been causing gas
pains, sour stomach. nervousness and
headaches for months.
DR.. ~. L. Shoub, Neo York, reports:
I'm addition TO Intestinal cleansing, 1dIerike
greatly reduces bacteria and colon bacifH."
Give your bowels a REAL cleansing
with Adlerika and see how good you
feel. Just one spoonful relieves GAS
and stubborn constipation.
CLEMENTS DRUG STORE
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
SKUNKS STAND
POISON GAS

GAINESVILLE O.. March 10
UP)-To drive out three skunkS
under his garage, the Rev. William
Power of the Main Street Methodist
church attached a hose to is au-
tomobile exhaust pipe, started the
motor and put the hose under the
garage floor. The skunks stood it
better than the minister. Mrs
Power found him unconscious on
the garage floor,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

last night at which Mayor Fiorello
La Guardia. John L. Lewis, Gen
eral Hugh S. johnson and others
were speakers.
A line across the page in big
type read:
American Jew leaders insult the
German nation"
A heading underneath said:
"Win Roosevelt Intervene"
The paper did not especially EN-
phasize the remarks Of LaGuardia.
whose criticism of Hitler last week
caused such a furore in Germany.
In an editorial, Angriff said it is
now time for the German govern
ment "to ask Roosevelt to inter-
vene personally and energetically"
because the American government
hitherto has done nothing effec-
tivelv TO curb Jewish insults
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
Diner Dies Happy,
With Full Stomach

CHILLICOTHE, Ill, March 16. --
UP) - James Willard Shay ate a
hearty dinner, sat down in a COM
Portable chair ana sad IF I were
to die right now, l would be salts
fled with my length of life He
gasped for breath and died.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
'PAPER DEMANDS ROOSEVELT NlUZZLE LA GJARDIA
Queen Marie's Illness
Blamed on Reducing

BUCHAREST, March 16. -UR)-
Physicians expressed belief that
Dowager Queen Marie's illness was
partly due to recent reducing treat
ments, which left her weakened
when she was attacked by influen-
"a.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

Hitler was not "satiSfaktions fac
hig." He volunteered that the phrase
meant beneath accepting chal-
lenge to a duel" A less literal but
closer translation would be cad
or yellow dog. persons who speak
German said.
Those familiar with the language
said it was the worst possible in
suit" Uttered by German to a
German. they said, it would mean
a challenge to a duel.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
Movie Star Hurt in
Automobile Crackup

LONDON. March is. U.P)-Merle
Oberon. movie star, suffered cuts
about the head and face and slight
conclusion today in an automobile
collision Badly shaken, she was
taken to a hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

PHOENIX, March l6 UP)-Sen.
John H. Bankhead. Alabama. chair
man of the senate irrigation and
reclamation committee, was visitor
in the Salt River valley today.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
WINE FOUNTAIN
ERECTED IN PARIS

PARIS, March l6 -(U,R - The
world exposition officials today laid
the cornerstone of the worlds first
wine fountain. 1t will throw red
and white wines 95 feet into the
air under brilliant colored lights
The wine would provide a quart
fer each meal for every family in
New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

S. E. Best of Costa Mesa Joined
his wife Sunday at the George
Austins. Mr.. and Mrs. Best will
remain with the Austins this week
as house guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
McCABE
Caroline Paine

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Richardson
and sons Tommie and Hal arrived
at the George Austin home Friday
from Orange. The Richardson's re-
turned to the coast Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Wagner. Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Lewis, Mrs. Smith
Wagner, and little Connie Paris,
and Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Harrington
motored TO Andrade. Sunday.
Workmen are finishing the Silsbee
school this week.
%
Miss Olive Hickey of San Diego
was the house guest Monday and
Tuesday of Mrs. Fred w. Paine.
Miss Hickey is a former McCabe
teacher.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
INSULTS HURLED
ACROSS ATLANTIC

BERLIN March 6 UP-The Naz Organ Angrff demanded
today President
New York on Hitler
headlines page
OF meeting Square n
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16
SEELEY
Mrs. S. T. Robinson

The Westside Country club met
at the home of Mrs. Clyde Havens
Thursday. Mrs M. L. Curtis, pres
ident, Mrs. T. R. Lytle, vice pres
ident and Mrs. j. F.. Gallaher.
treasurer were reelected. Mrs.
Clyde Havens was elected secre-
tary. Mrs. Lois Kramer was pro-
gram hostess. Members present
were; Mesdames Curtis, Gallaher.
Allender, Diehl, Lone, Cannon.
Dickson, Rich, Green, Higgins,
Robertson. Wolliscroft, Westmor-
land, JunkinS, Ferguson, Kramer.
Mrs. Havens. Visitors were Mes
danes Alexander, Ingle, and An
derson.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

NEW YORK. March l6 Up) -
Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia's latest
attack on Adolf Hitler was expect
ed today to intensity at Washington
and Berlin the strained diplomatic
relations caused by his former de-
nunciation of the German chan
cellor.
Using a German phrase. LaGuar-
dia said last night that Hitler was
not worthy OF being met on field
of honor personally or diploma
tically." Speaking at an anti-Nazi
mass meeting. the New York mayor
who caused an exchange OF diplo-
matte notes between Germany and
the United States declared. that
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

Rudolph Adams who is attend
ing college at San Luis Obispo is
home for a few days spring vaca-
tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

S. T. Robinson returned Sunday
from Sacramento where he at
tended the SheriffS convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

The University Farm, Davis, has
contracted its wool for Al cents a
pound.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Stewart
entertained at dinner Thursday
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. I. Elliott,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Elliott and Bob
Elliott OF Plaster City and Miss
Ivah Reah Skipper of El Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

Mrs. Alice Linger after a visit
with sister and family at Valley
Center is now visiting her sister
Mrs. A. R. Ferguson here before
returning to her home in the
east.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Parrish
and family have returned to See
ley to live and are located in the
Ross Best cottage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-07-05

STILL ACTIVE

NEW YORK, July 5.-Evidence
that liquor was distributed by I'm.
licensed operators to the retail
trade was given by representa-
tive of Joseph E. Seagram and
Sons Company at the hearing be-
fore the Federal Trade Commits
sion on charges of price fixing
and resale price maintenance
against the Massachusetts branch
of this corporation.
L. Everett REM, an investigator
for the Seagram and other COM
panies, testified concerning these
practices.
Outlining the results of his
earlier Investigations after the re-
peal of the prohibition law, REM
testified under examination of
Thomas j. Herman, counsel for
the Seagram company, that ap.
proximately 100000 gallons of
liquors throughout the United
States were available through
bootleg concerns and had not been
manufactured under Government
supervision.
He added that many of these
bootleggers "reaped a harvest by
initiating high grades of liquor in
nationally advertised brands" He
added that he had given informa'
ton concerning these operations
to Government agents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-07-05

1Earle To-Day look steps 10 eAPSIlIS
collective bargaining election
among workers in the Bethlehem
Steel CoInpany's plant there.
Declaring refusal Of the steel
masters" to sit down and arbi-
trate was a violation Of the Wag.
ner act, he said he would send
Attorney General Charles j..
Margiotti to Washington On
wednesday to see If the company
could not be forced" to hold
such an election.
The governor spoke In a driving
rainstorm following an unexpected
plane trip from Harrisburg. The
steel workers and their sympa-
thizers, railroad men and union
coal miners, cheered him wildly
when he said:
A'YOu don't need violence
when you have man like
Franklin d. Roosevelt in Wash
ingtOn, when you have a liberal
Congress in Washington, and .
governor like me in Pennsyl.
vania, who respects the workers
rights"
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Earle BUSHES
Steel Election

JOHNSTOWN, Pa July (INS.).-Following rousing
speech here 1000 steel strikers and their sympahzers
which he pledged support to the c. o. Governor George
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Killer of 3 CODapses
After Confession

ranged them side by side, and then
he prayed.
Afterwards he hurried home,
washed and changed his clothes,
ate supper, then went down the
street to mingle with the crowds
alarmed over reports of the
children's disappearance.
The next day, Sunday, he
stayed on the streets, anxious to
hear everything. Monday he
stayed around Inglewood police
headquarters. When the flash
came that the children's bodies
had been found, Dyer was one of
the first on the scene.
BY a strange coincidence, q
newspaper photograph showing
him staring down at the bodies of
his victims lay in an ante-room as
he was being questioned in the
district attorneys office.
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Smell 10 Ask
Book Inquiry

Citing which threats alleged have been made
against Republican who refused purchase copies the 1885
Democratic convention book Repreenave Bertrand b. Smell
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CONSTITUTION
! WEEK SET
Continued from Page u


Of whatever informal Independ.
ence Day remarks the President
has in mind. He was motoring
up without any set speech.
Mr.. Roosevelt took Washington
newspaperSmen on a personally
conducted tour of the $50 acres.
He showed that, aside from SO
acres cultivated by Moses Smith.
his tenant farmer, the property
was being operated with the idea
of profit as a forestation PROPOSE
ton.
In his Constitution week procla,
nation the President said:
ain cOmmemOrating this Pc
riod we shall affirm our debt
to those who ordained and eS-
tabIiShed the Constitution in
order to form a more perfect
union, establish justice, insure
domestic tranquility, provide
for the common defense, pro-
mote the general welfare, and
secure the blessings of liberty
to ourselves and our pOsterity.'
1--WE shall recognize that the
Constitution is an enduring in
strument fit for the governing
Of . far-flung population Of
more than one hundred and
thirty million engaged in d.
verse and varied pursuits, even
as it was fit for the governing
Of a small agrarian nation Of
less than four million.
cit Is therefore appropriate
that in the period herein set
apart we shall think afreSh Of
, the founding of our Government
under the Constitution, how it
has served us in the East and
how in the days to come its
principles will guide the nation
ever forward.
TN witness whereof, have
hereuntO set my hand and
caused the seal Of the United
States of America to be at.
fixed"
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Continued from Page II

slayer went to District Attorney
Fits and protested that his name
had been mentioned in a news
paper story. That action gave the
officials their first suspicion of
Dyer.
Dyer killed them, he said, one
by one, without arouSing Suspi-
cions of the survivors. Dyer said
the children happily agreed to a
rendezvous Ito hunt rabbits" two
miles from the park where they
played.
Meeting him at 3 p. m. that
Saturday afternoon, they walked
three quarters of a mile into the
hills. Dyer said:
"When 1 made the appoint
ment / intended to kill them so
1 killed them"
First he Gale Madeline, he
said.
Strangled to Death
They walked into the ravine 100
yards from the others. Dyer con-
fessed:
"As soon as we got down l
grabbed her by the throat. She
didn't have a chance to yell.
/ pressed tight for maybe 10 or
Is minutes. Then / knew she
was dead"
He called Jeanette down into
the precipitouS ravine next. He
Strangled her to death with his
hands too. he said, adding;
"And then 1 called Melba. I
grabbed her and twisted the
rope around her neck. After a
long time knew she was dead"
He outraged the children'S
bodies in the order he murdered
them, he said.
RemOrSeful, He PrayS
Remorseful a few moments
later. Dyer asserted, he took the
girls shoes from their bodies,
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Slayer Depicts
KILLING Of :

LOS ANGELES, July QN.S)-Alber Dyer's confession
of the of three little glewood girls he had guarded
school crossings related to International News Service