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Evening star., 1937-04-02

6y the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 2-Whistles Of
hundreds of soft coal mines from
Pennsylvania westward to Washin
ton State and in the South were silent
today as the Threatened strike
of the United Mine Workers Of Amer
lea began without fanfare.
The shutdown Of the Nations btu
minous industry, in which 46c 900
men are employed, with the pr pect
of presidential intervention if it lasts
more than a few days, followed the
failure of negotiations to effect new
wage agreement in six weeks OF
conferences.
The miners demand for time-and-
a-half for overtime proved the prin-
cipal stumbling block after other bar
riers had been hurdled, but even as
the strike became effective, hope was
expressed that settlement could be
effected to permit resumption OF
operations Monday.
The industry, which in 1885 pro-
duced coal valued at 100000 900.
shut down with only 80 days coal sup
ply above ground, operators estimated.
The bituminous industry. despite
inroads by cheaper fuels in recent
years, is one of the Nations principal
sources Of fuel and power.
Largest Strike Since '25.
The strike is the largest and most
far flung the country has witnessed
since the U. NJ w. struck for one
week in September. 1885. Miners in
a score of States scattered from C l.
trail Pennsylvania westward to the
State of Washington and southwark
to Alabama are affected.
The old contract expired at mid
night March 81 and without q new
agreement not wheel turned. Tech
nically the strike started yesterday,
but the mines were idle as the an
niversary Of the 8-hour day was
observed
AS the miners celebrated, the man
they honored-John L. Lewis, bushy
(see COAL, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1937-04-02
462,0)O WORKERS
QUIT COAL MINES
IN WAGE DISPUTE
Roosevelt May Be Called
Upon to Intervene
in Crisis.
DEMAND FOR OVERTIME
PAY POINT AT ISSUE
Shutdown Follows Failure to
Reach Pact-30-Day Supply
of Fuel on Hand.


Soft coal miners, on strike, are
supporting the tollowing demands
made in recent conferences: An
increase OF so cents in the basic
daily 1Dage, $3.50 in the North and
$50 in the South under the old
agreement: an increase OF 9 cents
in the combined cutting and load
ing rate paid BY the ton: an in
crease of 20 cents for operators OF
loading machines, and an increase
OF 10 per cent for yardage and re-
moual of rock; time-and-a-hdlt pay
for all Overtime.
Approximately 100000 men are
affected.
BULLETIN.
NEW YORK, April 2 P).-Set-
tlement of the soft coal strike this
afternoon, before the end Of its
first day. was predicted today In
usually well-informed quarters.
Evening star., 1937-04-02

(See GAS, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1937-04-02

(See D. c. BILL, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1937-04-02

(See PRICES, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1937-04-02
ROBINSON URGES
'S|T-D0WN STUDY
TO BLOCK VOTE
''Due Consideration" by
Committee Asked on
Coal Amendment.
STATES RESPONSIBLE,
SAYS BORAH IN SENATE
Vandenberg Assails Method Of
Handling Proposals, Demands
White House Act.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Avoiding for past t,oo Ueeks open
commital on sit-doDn strike sttua-
ton, Senate yesterday tDas forced
into debate OF issue by Byrnes
amendment to Gu6ey bill.
Leading attack yesterday on Ia
bor's new technique tpas Repub-
lican Vandenberg OF Michigan, ,Dtth
tree-tor-aH controversy threatening
to force administration leaders into
dlloDing pote on Dhat is consid-
cred political "dynamite."
Evening star., 1937-04-02
WEATHER.

10. .. WedIHeI buIeHu rUItCdstJ
Fair, lowest temperature about 40 de-
grees tonight tomorrow cloudy, probably
rain at night; not much change in tenn
perature observation-disclosures, 81, at
pm yesterday; lowest, Al, at am.
today. Full report on page Bio.
Evening star., 1937-04-02
CRIME DECLINES

(See TEXTILE, Page A-4.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01
School Commissioner
 In Radio Broadcast
 Exposes Prejudices
Cites Culhane's Effort to Replace Judge MasCOlO; Re fers to UpsOn Ousting PaIOnlba as Chairman of
 Town COmmittee-Urges Support of Democrats

Dlsregard Of Italians to the ex- tent Oe pointed discrimination aeAingt citizens of Italian extraction ln Waterbury was charged against 1lle Fusion leaders by School Com. missioner Louis E. Bria. speaking iast night over stations WATR and VERY. While the regard shown by the administration of Mayor Frank Hayes indicated that the Democratic party lis the real reason for the urOgress of our people," CommiS- eiOner Bria declared.
 Attempt of Senator George T. Cuihane, Fusion standard bearer, to cause the removal of Judge Edward
 Angcolo by substitution of "a per- a0nal friend" was cited as one of numerous instances where the 1tal- fans, counting "ten thousand Votes," have been attacked by Fusion lead- CTS, the speaker charged. And he deplored the busting of former Town Chairman Frederick W, Palornbo by the coterie led by the incumbent Republican Town Chairman J. War rem Upson, now chief of the Fu- sion party.
 Mir. Bria urged that all citizens Of Italian extraction study the real Issue of the campaign and said that such study would reveal that the attacks on the Hayes admins tration would simmer down to petty and personal grievances which are unworthy of serious consideration"
 sYou have waited in vain to hear, after so much criticism of the Hayes Administration, what they tFusion- ists) propose to do if elected" the speaker said. "How are they going to reduce the tax rate- By reducing the salaries of our city employees after the Hayes administration brought them back to normal? Sure- M they cannot expect the intel Iinefit voter of our city to believe that by abolishing the mayors chauffeur and by discharging few sc.cailed extra workers in our street we would enjoy a sub- stanttal reduction of our taxes?"
 The speakre pointed to the large in city affairs of citi- zen of Italian extraction under the administration and called to mind the situation which existed under the regime of former Mayor Sandland when, he said, "our people were unknown and ignored"
 The full text of Commissioner Bria's speech follows:
 Fellow citizens, voters of Italian extraction:
 It is my privilege to speak to you this evening, not only a c candidate for reelection to the Board of Education, but primarily as one of your race, and a voter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01

city departments, and young men and women in practically all the offices of these departments. This progress of our people is due to the untiring efforts of the Demo- cratic party and It's present lead- CTS, who are striving to give pro- portionate recognition to all racial groups which comprise this typi- cal American city of ours. Now I ask you, if you sincerely believe that the coalition party In the event of It's success at the polls next Tuesday, would treat us ike- wise? Well, my friends, frankly state that I do not, and will sub stantiate my statement with the following proofs:
 CD At the close of the last ses- sion of the state legislature, the names of our two city judges were presented for reappointment. At that time the present candidate for mayor on the coalition ticket, Senator Culhane, presented @ res- olution for the appointment of one of his personal friends who was not an Italian to replace our Judge Mascolo. Fortunately, the reappointment was left to the governor and our Lieut. Gov. and Mayor Hayes, who was instru- mental in getting the first ap- pointment of Attorney Mascolo to the city bench, was able to inter- cede in our favor and Judge Mas colo was reappointed for another term. If Senator Culhane did not want Mascolo, he could have at least suggested another Italian. No, 1t did not take Senator Ctil- hane long to forget the loyal sup- port given him by the Italian Democrats of this city in his two political campaigns of 1884 and lo36.
 CD Mir. Upson, young and ener- getic chairman of the Republican Town Committee perhaps can ex- plain to the Italian people of Wa terbury why his predecessor, At torney Frederick Palomba, who re- organized @ practically disbanded Republican party and made such a splendid showing in the 1885 election, was not even extended the courtesy of an invitation to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01
NO Election, Just Primary
 To Mr. Crnu

John H. Crary, chairman of the Democratic tow n committee, doesn't believe that the present election is an election at all.
 When asked for a prediction as to the outcome of the balloting at the polls next Tuesday, between the Democrats, Republican and Independent Democrats, the little Napoleon" of the local Democracy fired back a retort at Q reported for The Democrat, which almost foored him.
 "Will you make Q prediction as to the outcome of the election?" asked the reporter of MT. Crary.
 What election" came back the Democratic chieftain. This isn't an election; it's a Democratic pri- mary"
 When asked to make his annual prediction as tot he majority he expects in round figures Mir. Crary said he was not quite ready as yet to name his figure.
 "Things are getting so much bet- ter each day. as far as the Dem- ocrats are concerned" he said, "that I am going to hold up by prediction until the last minute" If I made @ prediction today I am sure I would not make my figure high enough"
 MT. Crary went on to tell how his workers are working harder than ever before and stated that no stone will be left unturned in getting out the Democratic vote next Tuesday. He said that his whole election machinery Is in fine working form and functioning as smoothly as 1t ever has.
 MT. Crary Informed The Demo- crat reporter that he is working on his plans for the big windup of the campaign on next Monday night when the customary big ral- lies will be held in the Brooklyn. Washington Hill end the bridge section of Baldwin street. These plans will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01

who hes the welfare of our citl- zenS ct heart,
 The present campaign Is rapidly drawing to Q close. You have heard the leading incumbent can- didates give you 0 complete report of their stewardship -- Mayor Hayes and his associates on the Democratic ticket are proud of their achievements, and they promise you, if reelected, @ contin- uation of their business like ad- ministration of the affairs of our city. The Democratic ticket stands on its record, and confidently awaits the veridct of the people on next Tuesday. The candidates on the opposition tickets have done their best to minimize the merits of the Hayes regime, but I am sure you will agree with me, htat in conclusion, their repeated accusations simmer down to petty and personal grievances which are unworthy of serious consideration. You have waited In vain to hear, after SO much criticism of the Hayes administration, what they propose to do If elected. How are they going to reduce our tax rate By reducing the salaries of our city employees after the Hayes ad- ministration brought these back to normal Surely they cannot expect the average intelligent voter of our city to believe that by abolishing the mayors chauffeur, and by dis charging the few so-cnlled extra workers in our street department, we would enjoy substantial re- duction of our taxes.
 The ten thousand voters of Ital- ian extraction are also anxious to know if their race would receive any recognition at all from the coalition party in the event of It's being elected. We know how our people have progressed under the Democratic rule, and especially during the Hayes regime. I will cite the record of our struggle for recognition, and I am sure you will be pleased to hear it.:
 During the last Republican ad- ministration of Mayor Sandland our people were practically an un- known group, and consequently they were ignored. At the present time this Is how we stand:
 We have city judge, a city sheriff, an assistant city clerk, Q member of the Board of Aldermen who is also vice-chairman of that board and member of the Board of Health, a selectman, a member of the Board of Education, a member of the Board of Relief, two police sergeants, patrolmen, Supernumeraries, Q large percent age of the workers in the various
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01
3ra Scores C. o. P's Discrimination Against Italians

the political conferences of his two psrties-and why may I ask, this young man, if the Republican party really wanted to repay its debt of gratitude to the thousailas of Italians that 1oyally supported 1t in the election of 1885, did he not give Q place on his ticket to one of these loyal outstanding Italian Republicans. No, MT. Up- son wanted to initiate his col. league of the State Republican committee who last year placed Attorney DiCenzo of New Haven as candidate for secretary of state in opposition to the incumbent Secretary of State pr. John Satti, who was Q candidate for reeleec- ton on the Democratic ticket. Yes, my friends, MT. Upson nominated Domenick Barbleri, a disgruntled Democrat for city sheriff, to run against Sheriff Angelo Nardona who is seeking election on the Democratic ticket.
 I might warn MT. Upson, that the Italians resent such tactics, and in the last state election they ex- pressed their disapproval by rec turning Dr. Satti to office at the head of his ticket. Now my friends, these two incidents that I have cited, are @ proof of the insincerity of the leaders of the coalition party, and we Italians cannot afford to risk losing what we have worked hard to obtain.
 Mayor Hayes is @ sincere friend of the Italian people, as Q matter of fact, he is a friend of all his constituents. He has traveled ex- tensively and knows the traditions and customs of all his people and respects them. I have never met @ man who could, at any time, (and please note not only during political calnpaign) go from an Italian outing to German con. cert and then from Q Polish dance to Lithuanian funeral and finally to Q dinner at the Water bury club and be perfectly at home in the five places. To my estimation, he is fully qualified to rule over Q cosmopolitan city like ours, and we should reelect him and the entire Democratic ticket on next Tuesday.
 Before I close, may I add a few words in my native language for the benefit of those who could not follow me in English.
 Martedi andrete ale urne per
 dare Il vOt0 Q favore contr0
 PattuGle amminlstrazl0ne. In
 deblt0 al gratitudine al PartitO
 inglese hO spiegat0 le ragiOni
 per cut moi Italianl slamO legati
 da un debitO al gratitudine al
 PartitO DemOcFaticO-hO emu
 nieratO 1 pOsti che 0ggi Occupi-
 amO nella administration cit-
 tadina. HO spiegatO anche come
 Pattuale candidate a sindacO
 Sig. Culhane, hO tentatO di tog-
 llcerci fl pOst0 di giudice al
 questa citta, come 'OpportunO
 To ha cOnservat0. Ho dett0 anchc
 intcrcentO del SindacO Hayes co
 che gill attuali capi del partito
 opposite hanno umillatO un n0s-
 trO distintO C0nnaziOnale pavO-
 cato Frederick Pal0mba che due
 ami fa ha riorganlxxato ill mor-
 bOndO partitO republicano por-
 tant0lO quasi alla vittOria. HO
 dettO anche che invece di met
 tere un ItalianO COntrO un'altr0,
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 pOtut0 benlsslmO dare un'altr0
 pOstO della scheda al candidate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01
French Democrats Planning
 Big Reception For Nominees
CnIhane Lacks Experience Also Failed to Donate to
 Mutual Aid Charged

The French Democratic Club will be host tonight to Mayor Frank Hayes and the entire Democratic ticket at Q rally which is expected to be one of the outstanding feat ures of the present political cal1- paign. The big public Hl1eetaing will be held at the Franco American club on South Main street.
 During the past few days hun- dreds of circulars have been mailed to French voters, proclaiming Mayor Hayes Is our friend and al- ways has been." Facts and figures on the accomplishments of the ad- ministration were cited by the com- mittee in charge, consisting of Wil- liam c. Doucette, president; Archie Gauthier, vice president; Fred J, Loisell, secretary and Dr. Edgar c. Adams, treasurer.
 Mayor Hayes and his associate nominees will be given one of the greatest greetings of the campaign tonight. In addition to the candi- dates Alderman Ernest P. Belval, and Dr. Adams will be among the principal speakers. President Dou- cette will preside.
 Big Rallies
 Last evening two big Democratic rallies were staged. One in Turner's hall on North Main street brought out one of the greatest representa-. tions of the Italian voters in the history of the north end. The other enthusiastic meeting was staged by the Jewish Democrats in Hebrew Institute on Kingsbury street. AL dernan Charles Sciullo and Alder man Edward Goldberg presided at the meetings and presented Mayor Hayes, Controller Daniel J. Leary. Mrs. Mary 0. Kilmartin, candidate for town clerk, City Clerk John FttSmaurice and others.
 Controller Leary in a spirited ad- dress repeated his charge concern ing Senator Culhane and the lat ter's failure to contribute to the Mutual Aid Fund. MT. Leary called attention to MT. Culhanes state. ment in his radio speech last night that he had contributed to the Mutual Aid while an employees of the Merchants Trust Company, and the Waterbury National Bank, say- ing:
 Points to Record
 "The Mutual Aid was started in November of 1880. MT. Culhane started his brokerage firm in De- cenlber, 1882. From then until the Mutual Aid was disbanded at the end of i9S6 there is no record that either MT. Culllane, personally, or his firm, contributed one dime to the Mutual Aid. I still repeat the charge I made before. The records of the Mutual Aid are available and the names of the contributors have been published in book form
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01
Alderman

years learning the job at your ex- pense. I have given my references. I have served my apprenticeship on the boards of education and wei" fare before I became mayor.
 . "Has my opponent had Q days experience in city affairs2 Has he ever had the slightest experience in either city business or any busi- ness or responsibility. will tell you since he had not; he has had abso- lutely no experience in city business.
 My opponents call for good gov- ernment yet they have already promised out every position in the city government 5 to 10 times over. Even if they fired every employe of the city they could not fulfill one-tenth of the promises they have made. We have made no statements we cannot prove and they know 1t. have made but one prediction promise; the same I made each time I ran and the same I make tonight; to give the city an honest and efficient, business-like administration"
 Resengarten Speaks
 Charles Rosengarten said that his business was appraising prop erty and that of 102 appraisals he had made, his appraisal value was $1,46O,000 while the same property Is assessed by the city at only $834,0O0. This, he said, bears out Mayor Hayes charge that local as- sessments are at only 30 per cent of the true value while assessments in other cities are at 100 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01
Treasurer

and neither Mir. Culhane's name nor that of his firm are mentioned.
 T have never undertaken a job I was not sure could accomplish, " said Mayor Hayes. If I didn't feel confident had the experience and ability necessary to conduct the city's business I would never have been @ candidate in the first place. If my conscience were not clear now as to how I have con- ducted the city's business, I would get out without any urging.
 My opponents have presented false figures and we have shown from official accountants reports that they are false. Every time they have made charge they have been promptly slapped down by the presentation of figures which are from official sources and not guess work. Every financial transaction of the controllers office is checked by impartial, certified public &C., countants and you have seen their report.
 DO you not know that a state law requires that have yearly, Q certified public accountant, satis- factory to the state tax depart ment, audit the figures of our con- troller's office. The figures we have given you are the figures of that accountant.
 20 Years Experience
 Running the city is a big busi- ness and I did not undertake It without giving references. sWhen I became mayor I had 20 years ex- perience in business affairs. Has my opponent any record in business management If So, no one has heard of 1t. Would you want to hire Q manager for your business who Is experienced in that business or one who would have to spend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01
TEACH FIRE FIGHTING

Fort Worth, Tex. - (U.P.)-Pub- lie school youngsters here are going to learn city trafflc regulations, how to use Q fire extinguisher, and what to do when Q playmate is hurt in a new safety program to be intro- duced this fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01

di nOstra raxxa. H0 fattO perciO rilevare Ia malafede del nostri avversari c b slncerati del nOs- trO SlndacO che in Ogni Occa- siOne sl c dimOstratO nOStrO amico. Conclude pregandOvl d tlrare la prlma manOvclla, rleleggere cOSl pintera scheda Democratlca. V is0nO gratO della vOstra attenxlOne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01

The South Manchurian railway the 700th anniversary of the city. is reported to be preparing to send a survey party to Jehol province in North China to investigate reports of rich mineral resources there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-01
H. c. L. BOOSTS WAGES

Buchanan, N. Y.- (U.P) - Em- ployes of the Standard Textile Pro- ducts Company plant here were granted a 6 cents an hour pay in- crease because of the rise in the cost of living" the management announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-06
REYMONDS AGAIN
 FACE COMMUNITIES

The Reymond Hillies and the Community club teams will meet to- night at Washington Park at 6:30 in a regular league tilt. In their first meeting the Clubbers took 3 to 9 victory from the Doughboys and the latter will be out to even the count tonight. French Marcel Jus, strikeout king of the league, will toe the rubber for the Hillies and most likely will be opposed by Beef" Mazzerella. These two boys hooked up in a pitchers battle few weeks ago but wild pitch by Mar cellus in the final inning gave the Clubbers their winning tally.
 The Hillies knocked of the Gents last week and hope to add the Com munity club team to their list of victims tonight. Ralph Ruggles will call the balls and strikes in tonight's big attraction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-06
Buff, Ciarlo In Top Spots On Rock Card Tonight

New Haven, July 6.-Two of the leading middleweight amateur box CTS in the state, Frankie Buff of Waterbury and Young Bumbo, New Haven, will clash in the feature bout at the White City stadium am- ateur boxing show at Savin Rock tonight. The bout, a grudge af- fair, has created a great deal of interest hereabouts and Matchmaker Dick Gray expects over 5000 fans will be on hand to witness the boys in action. A program of 12 bouts will be presented with the first pair of glovemen scheduled to start trading wallops promptly at 8:3o p. m.
 Steve Watson, popular New York lightweight, and Tommy Ciarlo, Wa terbury, are to mix in another head liner. Watson fought here on two occasions this season against Julie Kogan, local mixer, and divided honors. Ciarlo, regarded as one of the most promising fighters in his class, is facing the stiffest assign- ment of his career against the met ropolitan youngster.
 Other battles already arranged for the card will bring together Emil Etters, Waterbury, vs Jimmy Wood, New Haven, middleweights; Henry Davis, New Britain vs Dick Sambo, New York, bantamweights; Billy Petrolle, Torrington, vs Red Moffett, Stratford, featherweights; Joey Marcus, Windsor Locks, Jimmy Me- Burnie, Torrington, featherweights.
 Fighters from seven Connecticut cities will be on hand to round out the remaining bouts.