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Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20

moments before in words repeated
solemnlv after Chief Justice Hughes.
the President had taken his oath of
office and been cheered with a
warmth that belied Ahe cold, for
bidding day. For once. Roosevelt
weather luck did not hold.
Gusts of rain blew into Mr.. Roose-
velts face. He stood bareheaded look
ing out now and again over the black
mass of umrellas which confronted
him. Nearby sat the newly-sworn
Vice-President Garner. members of
their families, justices Of the Supreme
Court, the Congress and the diplo-
matte corps.
The oath-taking completed consti-
tutional inaugural requirements But
ahead lay festivities customary to the
quadrennial ceremony
Returning to the White House for
them, Mr.. Roosevelt chose an open
car, despite the rain.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20

Tacoma, WASH, JAM 2O.-(AP)-
Two notes in the handwriting of ten
year-old Charles Mattson, written to
his parents from a kidnap lair, were
disclosed. today as Federal agents
here apparently faced an impasse in
their search fr' the boys slayer.
In a copyrighted story, the Seattle
Post-Intelligelcer published what it
said were the texts OF the notes, both
containing threats Of death for their
young writer.
The PAPER said the two notes as re-
ceived by DR.. w. w. Mattson, the
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
House and Senate Both
Pass Measure To Pro-
vide Safer Transpor-
tation Equipment
INTANGIBLES TAXES
TO BE DEBATED ON
Most Important Legislation
To Come Before Assembly
Chairman Flanagan Says,
AS 1t Changes Complexion
of Tax Structure; Max
we'll Gives Figures

Pa1agh. Jan. 20 (AP)-The legisla
,,re rushed through a measure today
~ aDpropriate 100000 at once to be
nsed In buying new school buses to
replace old vehicles now in use.
the measure will become law upon
ratification. 1t was introduced yes
terdav and the school commission
.aid more than 1900 of the 1895 buses
now in use were seven to nine years
did. Several counties reported schools
closed because of conditions of buses
and roads
Senator Hill, Of Durham, spoke to
the Senate on the question and in the
House Education Committee a motion
was adopted to name a subcommittee
TO recommend specifications for safe
buses.
Senator Hill first asked postpone
ment Of consideration of the bill.
rushed to the Senate after passage
under uspension of the rules in the
House, but withdrew his objection aft
er talks by Senator Long, of Halifax;
Clark, Of Edgecombe, and others.
Supporting Senator Bell, of Neck
lenburg who had asked for immedi-
ate passage, the other senators said
here was need for quick action, prais-
ed Governor Hoey for his stand in
asking prompt passage of the act. and
expressed confidence the school COM
mission would wisely spend the money
The revenue committees sub-group
on the sales tax announced a public
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
CBy The Associated Press).

(By The Associated Press).
Settlement of the 9S-day strike of
Pittsburgh Plate Glass employees and
prospects Of a peace conference in the
huge General Motors strike today en-
couraged conciliators striving to put
100000 men back to work throughout
the nation.
Six thousand flat glass workers
agreed to return to their jobs for a
wage increase of eight cents an hour.
and company guarantee there would
be no discrimination against union
employees.
Glenn McCabe. union leader, said
he believed the agreement would open
the way for settlement of the strike
of 1000 employees of the Libby-Owens
Ford Company, whose glass furnaces
have been idle since December Is.
High G.. M. G. officials, Homer
Martin, president of the United Auto
mobile Workers of America, and John
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
Sales Taxes
Fight
On The Rate
Two Percent Levy
Without E KEN p :
tons Favored; Ex-
emptions Pledged
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.
p, n RASK VIII.

Raleigh, Jan. 90 The sales tax
fight in this session of the General
Assembly is not going to be over re-
peal of the tax, but over the rate and
whether the rate shall be reduced to
two per cent with no exemptions or
be kept at three per cent with ex-
emptions, it is already evident. 1t is
also agreed that the merchants are
going to make a determined fight to
get compensation" for collecting the
tax in the form of a commission on
collections of about three per cent.
Oppnents Uncertain.
At the present time there is some
division among the sales tax oppon-
ents as to whether they should seek
a reduction in the rate or whether
they should approve the restoration
of the exemptions and then try to in
crease the number of exemptions to
the point where the sales tax will vir-
tually be "gutted" and reduced to a
mere shell as compared with it's pre-
sent form It is generally agreed that
most of the anti-sales takers would
he only too glad to go along with Re-
preventative w. L. Lumpkin, of Frank
lin county, in his effort to exempt
almst everything from the bill and
leave it nothing but a luxury" tax
measure, if they thought there were
any chance of his getting away" with
his effort to greatly enlarge the list
of exemptions.
But most of the more moderate ant
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20

the notes or police keeping them from
you.
1--WE mailed note December 30
with kids writing. If you do not men
ton it in papers, stay by phone at
mites with money and car ready.
xxx Remember an army of police
can kill a number of kidnapers, but
they will not be ale to find the kid
until after he is dead.
(Signed '"TIM, TIM"
With Marold Nathan, chief of the
Federal searching forces, still in Los
Angeles on an unexplained mystery,
agents here worked on quietly.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
!. n. C. Rivers
OverBanks
In Sections
Many Thousands Of
Acres Inundated in
West as Rains Over
flow Streams

Raleigh, Jan. 20.-(AP)-Protracte
rivers sent two North Carolina rivers
the Yadkin and the Roundabout
of their banks today.
The Roanoke at Weldon was three
feet out of it's banks, and Meteoro-
logist Lee A. benson here said It
would rise two feet more during the
day and probably two more tomorrow.
The Yadkin inundated many acres
of lowlands along it's upper reaches,
but damages was negligible.
Forsyth county schools, about IA a
Mecklenburg county schools, and nine
school units in Wilkes county were
closed because Of bad road conditions.
The Neuse and Tar rivers in the
eastern part of the State were rising
steadily.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
MISS PARKER YET
LEADS FOR POST
Gainesville Woman Expected
to Win State Vice
Craftsmanship
Daily Dispatch bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.
~ IA SV[ VEURXILT.

Raleigh, Jan. 2O-Although sparks
and cinders are flying thick and fast
in the contest between Miss Ethel
Parker, of Gates county, and Mrs w.
B. Murphy, of Snow Hill, Greene
county, for the post of vice chairman
of the State Democratic Committee,
which meets here at noon Friday to
elect a vice chairman, the opinion IN
most political circles here is that Miss
Parker is we'll in the lead and will
be elected by a good majority.
Because this is a political fight be-
tween two women and largely be-
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
REORGANIZATION TO
PASS IN CONGRESS
Roosevelt Will Get Most of
Governmental Reforma-
ton Sought
Rv CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press Columnist

Washington, Jan. 20-When Presl-
dent Roosevelt submitted his govern
mental reorganization plan to Con-
gress Washington's first guess was
that it was a request for the practical
ly impossible.
That certainly was the average ex-
perienced newspaper correspondents
first judgment. Equally certainly 1t
was the Judgment of the average ex-
perienced national legislator. In fact
it certainly was the judgment of every
one of long experience in the capital,
after hearing governmental reocgan-
(Ccntinued on Page Six.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
School Bus
Bill Merely
Is Gesture
100000 Pure h a S e
Now Would Mean
Few To Be Bought
Next Summer
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In the Sir Walter Hotel
Iiy j. C. RASK ERVILT,


F,Uelgh, Jan. 2O.-The bill to ap-
W'r.Iato 100000 Immediately for the
purchase Of 625 new school buses, now
peiofe the appropriations committee
""o expected to pass both houses this
"4eH IS in reality little more than
gesture on the part of the admin
y. ration to relieve conditions in coun-
'" which need new buses to replace
nose which are old, unsafe, unecono-
'n''al and mechanically unable to
,.''o up under present hard condi-
,''a 1t was agreed here today by
muse familiar with the inside story
complete background of the
'e1ooi bus situation in North Carolina
!, - me 100000 appropriation were a
qliec' and emergency appropriation,
~ addition to the amount already
aaf'd by the State School Commits
S''" Tor school bus requirements, it
Il .@rfir11aH Do
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
PRESIDENT PLEDGES
LARGER ABUNDANCE
TO NATIONS NEEDY
Second Roosevelt Inaugural in Rain-Drenched Capital
w 01 as E East 5aoioes LOOK on; New structure

Washington JAN 20 (AP)-President Franklin D. Roose
welt formally opened his second administration de-
mand for and stronger consecrate to rovde
enough for those who have too little"
In militant phrases which left specific details to the future
spoke to ndrenche crowd on the Capitol plaza
the need for the for the individual the
ever rising problems OF complex civilization and control
blind economic forces and blndly selfish men,"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
Rush Bill
TOPYOteCt
R0ndFMmd
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
Tn the Sir Walter Hotel.
~ IA CX TCIl VIII,

Raleigh, Jan. 2O-Work on the bill
to he introduced seen to provide for
the submission of an amendment TO
the Constitution to prohibit the diver
sion of highway funds to other pur-
poses, is being speeded up ana Will
probably be introduced In the near Iu-
ture, it was learned from an autnen-
tic source today. One reason for the
decision to push this bill as speedliy
as possible is the fact that the diver
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
BENEFIT ON
CIGARETTE TAX CUT
Solons Express Personal
Views of Skepticism on
Federal Bill
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.
nv T. e. RASK ERVTLI

Raleigh, Jan. 20-Reduction Of Fed
eral taxes on cigarettes would have no
effect on the prices paid farmers for
their tobacco, in the opinion of most
legislators here who know anything
about growing and marketing the
weed upon which so large a part of
North Carolina depends for it's pros
perity.
On the contrary one Senator, man
who has had more than 80 years prac-
teal experience, went so far as to ex-
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
GREAT AREAS INUNDATED
THROUGHOUT MIDDLE WEST
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
Rain swollen streams battered
levees with unabated fury in the Mid
die West today, sweeping over low
lands and forcing hundreds of fam
lilies from flood-engulfed homes.
A seven-foot wall of water poured
yer United States highway Al and
inundated thousands of acres in south
CONTINUED on Page Six.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
FOUR-POWER PACT
PLANS ABANDONED
Britain Stiffens Toward
Germany; War in Spain
Grows Fiercer
(By The Associated Press.

Great Britain stiffened toward Ger
many tday as Italy gave up her plans
fir four-power pact with Germany,
Britain and France.
Spanish intervention problems
mounted. In Spain, Fascist air bomb
ers killed 20 or more Madrielnos.
Italians, holding fast to their new
German alliance, decided Spanish ten
sion, Frances insistence on retaining
her Soviet alliance, and British reluc-
Continued on Page Two)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-01-20
Garner Says Oath
Will Be His Last

Washington, Jan. 90 (AP)-
Vice-President Garner, tightIipped
Texas ranchman who has been in
public office for SO years, has told
friends his oath of office today
would be his last.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
-RY RAY FITZPATRICK.
mefhnda used in fhe series

methods used in the series.
 When Elsie Mae Gordon slipped up on a couple of dates at the book ing agency that arranged them wrote her a playful letter announc- ing 1t was working on a new auto- matic artist call book which will operate by means of punching but tons. When the board is pushed in our oflce the artist will receive a warning light in her home 12 hours before the rehearsal schedule, a get-ready light four hours in ad- vance, the ringing of a loud bell two hours before the rehearsal, and the final warning will be very much like the starters gun in a foot race. There will also be a prize figured on 8 handicap basis for those artists who reach the studio first after the final gun. :" A postscript suggests that Eve call the whole thing off and instead of punching buttons we punch the artists"
 In brief. Howard Phillips,
 N00 UAEBSVACp OAAu vV&AVCE NEWoSp
 pianist, are collaborating on
 popular tunes. Bert Parks,
 young CBS announcer, and Jack
 Stapp, producer, Officiated at
 the WBlG, Greensboro, N. C.,
 barn dance while down South.
 Bert led the community
 singing and Jack was master
 Of-ceremOnies. Kenneth Rob-
 erts of CBS announcing staff
 has been studying the steam
 ship schedules, probably for a
 good reason. .Slyde Barrie,
 CBS negro baritone and conn
 poser of many songs and spirit
 uals, is working on new com-
 position. Bob Gibson, former
 CBS page recently graduated to
 the ranks of radio singers, has
 been signed to do movie shorts.
 Ernest Hemingway, noted
 author and a close friend of
 Irving Refs, CBS Workshop"
 director, was Reis' guest in the
 WABC studios at a twO-hour
 demonstration of the drama
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
LTQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that l. Ignas bury, have filed an application dated June 25, 1887 with the Liquor Con- trol Commission for Restaurant Beer Permit for the sale of alco- holic liquor on the premises, 22.24 South Leonard St., Waterbury, The of '7 Harriett Ave. Waterbury. and will be conducted by Ignas Migliano of Harriett Ave, Waterbury, as
 IGNAS A. AIAGLIANo.
 Dated June 25. 1897. 6-2e-7-S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF REPLICATION

This Is to give notice that |, Joseph. Domenic Alfieri, of 34 Nit filed an application dated June 18th, 1887. with the Liquor Control Com mission for Druggist Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on tho premises, 275 South Main St., Wa terbury, Conn. The business Is own ed by The Picarelli Pharmacy, Inc, of 275 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Jo- seph Domenic Alfierl, of 34 Mitchell Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, as permit
 JOSEPH DoMENIc ALFIERI,
 Dated June 18th, 1887. 6-19-26
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

George O'Brien is cast as a deputy states attorney who becomes in- volved with a gang of smugglers when he attempts to serve his sub- poena on a multi-millionaire sports man in the latest George Hirliman picture, "Windjammer," an RKO Radio release.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

AaGAAAAAA| WoJ SDVA AB 9AA a4Ap asked if he could come hack q for more.
 John Barrymore, star of the new NEG Shakespearean series, says he would recommend a course in the Bard of Avons drama to every stu- dent of psychology. Any univer- sity would be willing to confer a doctors degree in psychology on Shakespeare, were he alive today" said Barrymore. "He outguessed science by centuries in his knowl- edge of human nature"
 Betty (Girl AlOne) Kinkler recently received . letter from a woman in New York saying, Please pay me $S4 for redec- Orating my daughters bed- room. She pIastered pictures of you all over the walls" An- other came to Anne Seymour from . New England girl who offered her $2.00 for . recipe to develop a voice like Mary Mar lin'S."
 Dear Jim Farley: From now on you can address all my mail to me at Beverly Hills, California. I'm going to live there from now on. AS a matter of fact, I just bought an entire acre, and the bride and will build a house in the near future.
 ,"I'm going to do my Sunday night broadcasts from the NEG studios in Hollywood, and heckle Bernie in another picture for goth Century-Fox. Tell Broadway I'll be seeing 1t now and then"
 Waiter Winchell.
 Kenny Baker, Jack Benny's timid tenor, is great fisher man. He has found 2 new spot where they supply all tackle; then charge a quarter for every fish taken out. It has been cost ing hi nsO much, he will have to quit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DIS-
 TRICT OF WATERBURY, ss.
 PROBATE COURT, June 25th,
 1887.
 ESTATE OF WILLIAM M. HART LEY. late of the town of Water bury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to tested, within said time, will be de- barred Il recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate arc requested to make immediate payment to
 BARBARA GRAY HARTLEY, 6-25-3t Executrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

WANTED Address en- velopeS for us. Good Pay. Every thing Furnished. No experience required. Rush stamped addressed envelope for FREE Details. Nation wide Distributors, 40l Broadway, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
Educational
24 Local and Private Instructors

LEARN HAIRDRESSING - Good future. Full information, Royal Academy, 73 East Main St. Dial 3-1674.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
Employment
Women Wanted

GIRL-For housework. Must stay in at night. Apply 35 Kingsbury street, 1st floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

Among the newly-signed at Columbia Artists, Inc., is Vivian Ray, night club songstress who has an outstanding record of successes at New Y0rk's Hol- lyw00d Restaurant, Leon and Eddic'S, the Club Bali, and other metropolitan entertain 1nent centers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
Automobiles
8H Auto Springs, Axles, Etc.
Autos and Trucks For Sale

PACKARD
 SAFEST PLACE TO BUY" 1886 Packard 12O Tour. Sedan 1881 Packard Sedan 1884 Buick Conv. Coupe 1881 Cadillac Conv. Coupe 1885 Chevrolet Sedan 1930 Chevrolet Sedan 1886 Dodge Touring Sedan 1884 Dodge Sedan 1886 Ford Coupe 1883 Ford Sedan 1883 Hudson Conv. Coupe 1929 Franklin Conv. Coupe 1881 Lincoln 7-Pass. Limousine l93O Oakland Roadster 1932 Oldsmobile Sedan 1883 Studebaker Sedan Packard Waterbury, Inc. 482 Watertown Ave. Dial 4-6l0s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
LIQUOR PERMIT MnTlEM nE RRI.INtA HI0N

This Is to give notice that I, Stefano Della Pietra, of 2S2 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn, have filed an application June 18th, 1897. with the Liquor Control Commits sion for Beer Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 2SO 284 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn. The business Is owned by Triano & Della Pietra, of 2S0- 284 South Main St., Waterbury. Conn. and will be conducted by Stefano Della Pietra, of 2S2 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 STEFANO DELLA PETRA.
 Dated June 18th, 1887. 6-19-26
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
STATE of CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN COUNTY, ss. WATER RTIpX Tuna 1Qth 1Q97

BUT1, JuHG I5lHI IVJI. Then and there by virtue of an execution issued by William M. Gillette, Clerk of the Common Pleas Court, I will sell tavern fixtures to the highest bidder, at public auc- tion. at the sign post, sale to be adjourned to Larson Furniture Co.,. 316 No. Main St.: on. the 3rd day attached on original writ in the matter of John Yakobinas vs. James Wortell.
 Attest:
 BERNARD M. BLICK, 6-19.26-3O Deputy Sheriff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
ROAMING THE AIR WAVES

Latest to join the legion of unique performers on Major Bowes' Anna teur Hour" is Arthur Williamson, 26-year-old pianist who has no fingers. Arthur's fingers were frozen some years ago when robbers as- saulted him on lonely Pennsyl- vania road during a snowstorm and left him unconscious in the bitter cold. All fingers except his left thumb had to be amputated. He nevertheless went back to school, majored in music, and devised a method of playing the piano with the stubs of his fingers.
 Jessica DragOnette goes to
 Sidney, Me, July II, to appear
 as sOIoiSt at the music festival
 conducted by the American Fed
 eration of WOmen's clubs. The {. soprano is arranging to sing
 program of light opera and
 other classical compositions.
 Dale Carnegie never finished his best-selling book How Win Friends and Influence People," he told col- leagues after 8 Magazine of the Air" broadcast. T started working on the book two years ago." he said, "'and decided that whatever was done by Friday, June 4, would be the book. That was the day l planned to start Q vacation in the Canadian Rockies and Alaska and l was determined that nothing would detain me. So the book was turn ed h, although it would have been longer and better if had continued lt." The book has sold more than 10000 copies,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
Merchandise
Household Articles

Large Selection Of go
 USED ICE BOXES up Domestic Appliance. 178 w. Main.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

Dr. August Reed, Dentist Moderate Fees. 20 Yrs. Experience Hours 8:S0 a. m. to 8 D. un.
 l73 EAST MAIN ST. Dial 4-24O5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
Automobiles
Autos aI;d Trucks For Sale
GJJARANTEED CARS

GUARANTEED CARS 1886 Ford Tudor Sedan 1886 Plymouth Sedan, trunk 1886 Chevrolet Sedan, radio 1885 Dodge Sedan 1885 Hudson Conv. Coupe 1883 Plymouth 6 wheel Sedan 1883 Plymouth Coach 1892 Plymouth Sedan, radio 1892 Buick 5-PaSs. Coupe 1881 Buick 6 wheel Sedan 1880 Ford Sport Coupe
 50 Others $15 and Up GROVE USED CAR EXCHANGE IA Grove St. Open Evening:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

OPEN A CHARGE ACCT. No Extra Charge, Same Low Prices
 HARVEY SHOP 5 South Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For Sale
STUDEBAKER
 OFFERS

1880 STUDEBAKER SEDAN - Six wheels, good paint, upholstery and tires. A real bargain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

Hemingway took it all in, asked if he could come back for more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

PARTS and SERVICE - For all makes of Electric Refrigerators and Washing Machines. Domestic Appliance. Tel 3-8848
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
288--WTIC-.H Hartford

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 Report. 1:20--Musical Interlude. 1:3O--WPA Dance orch. 2:OO--"Your Host is Buffalo" 2:30--"Golden Melodies" 3:OO-Walter Logan's Musicale. 3:30-Week-e Review. 4:30-Spelling Bee. 5:s0-Kaitenmeyer's Kindergarten. S:iS--Base ball Scores and High
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