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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13

New York, April 13-tUP)--A col lapse in morale and not a definite victory by arms will eventually ter minate the civil war in Spain, Webb Miller, European news manager of the United Press, said in an in- terview today. Miller arrived yester- day on the Normandie to speak at the annual meeting of the American Society of Newspaper editors in Washington, Saturday and to attend the convention of the American Newspaper Publishers association here. His address at 10:15 a. m. Saturday will be broadcast over the Red Network of the National Broad casting company. Miller recently spent two months with General Franco's insurgent armies in Spain.
 'In my opinion, based upon what I saw with Franco's armies and talks since with many neutral cor respondents who have emerged from Spain from both sides, neither will be able to defeat the other militar- ily," he said. ''The war will end, think. only with the complete col lapse in the morale of one side or the other. That collapse may be many months away. think 1t Is im- possible to predict at present which side can hold out longest. That de- pends upon a number of imponder- able factors. These include whether
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
Former Confdant OfHitler Is Exile From Natiue Land

his suspicion that he might face an unpleasant fate if he returned. From Zurich Hanfstaengel brought his son to London. Here again, 1t is reported, Nazis urged Hanfstaeu- gel to return home.
 It was learned that Hanfstaengel
 has been preparing material for his meroirs and has been discuss. ing publication with London rub- fishers. They might provide req son for Nazi anxiety, and the knowledge that they were in the hands of London publishers. sure to be published in event anything happened to Hanfstaengel. might prove to be life insurance for him. That his memoirs would be reveal ing seemed undoubted. For IS years he was a close confidant of Hitler.
 It Is understood that Hanfstaen- gel left Germany on "hunch" in February. His Both birthday was February II. Suspicious. it was said. he decided to make the birth- day test. It is the custom for Nazi leaders to send each other congratulatory birthday telegrains. Hanfstaengel. the story is, waited to see if Hitler telegraphed him, The birthday came. There was no telegram, and Hanfstaengel decided on what has proved to be an exten- sive 'hOliday1a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
POLICE CAPTAIN
 DIES OF WOUNDS

Gardner, Mass. April 13.-(UP)- Police Captain Earl H. Grimes, 46, of Athol died at 8 hospital today of buckshot wounds inflicted by a paroled convict who later was killed by brother officer.
 Grimes and Patrolman Ernest T. McInerney had been sent to shack Sunday to question John Fletcher. 36, after a woman telephoned police that he resembled Robert Irwin, chief suspect in the Gedeon murder case.
 Grimes was about to lead Fletcher of to police headquarters when the former convict suddenly discharged point blank a sawed-off shotgun wrapped in newspaper. As Fletcher moved to draw 8 revolver from his pocket, Mc1nerney shot him down, then clubbed him unconscious with his gun butt. Fletcher died Sum- day night at "a hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
Charles Stankye Of Derby Giuen Liberty
Fire Commissioner, Four Others Charged With Obtain- ing Money Under False Pretenses Warned
 to Keep Out of Waterbury

Fire Commissioner Charles Stan. kye, 35, of Derby, and four other men, charged with obtaining money by false pretenses @ in nreetiozt with solicitation of funds here for program advertisements for a state foremen'S convention in Derby this summer, were warned to stay out of Waterbury by Judge John F. McGrath in city court today. Stankye and William "Moose" Miller, 35, of West Haven, were given nolles, while suspended jail sentences of 30 days were imposed oiI Harold Teller, 45, of West Haven, samuel Gommer, 27. of Hartford; and Frank Listro, 23, of Hartford.
 Attorney Joseph Guilfoile, counsel .f0r the accused admitted that stiigh-pressure" Salesmanship meth cds had been used in soliciting funds. He mentioned also that prospective advertisers had been told in some cases that it was the Waterbury Fire Department which was doing the soliciting, but claimed that 1t could not be proved which one, if any, of the men made such mis- statements.
 Old Racket, Said Judge
 ''It's the old racket" said Judge McGrath.. "These men were after
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 KING SENTENCED.
Harry Peltz Was Partner in $5,OOO,OOO Combine;
 Got Eight Years

Boston, April 13. = (UP) = Harry Peltz, 39, alleged partner in a $5,O00,000 New York narcotic ring, today was sentenced to eight years in a federal penitentiary by Federal Judge Elisha H. Brewster.
 Peltz, who gave his address as 200 Marcy Place, New York City, had pleaded guilty last week to a nar- cotics sale charge.
 He was given the eight-year sem tence for violation of the Harrison act and five-year concurrent sen- tence for selling 10 ounces of hero!n to narcotic agent here March 12.
 At the time of Peltz's arrest, fed eral authorities described him as the largest narcotics distributor ever arrested in New England.
 The arrest was made by Agent William A. Kelley, who posed as Jack Wells" a Chicago gangster, while negotiating with Peltz for the purchase of narcotics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
AUTHOR WON SUIT
 OF ALIENATION

Boston, April lS-(UP)--A Suf- folk superior court jury late yester- day dismissed a $100,00O alienation of affections suit brought against Royal Brown, New York and sci- tuate fiction author, by Clifford T. Burgess, Boston aviator.
 Burgess had charged that Brown alienated the affections of his wife, Hazel I. Burgess, and caused her to leave home.
 Brown and his wife, Persis Brown. contende.. h. was interested only In Mrs. Burgess literary career. The verdict was returned after an Ai1nriS q. liberation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
YOUTH PROBLEMS
 TO BE DISCUSSED

New Haven, Conn, April 13.- (UP)-National, Youth Adnlinistra- tion Executive Director Aubrey Will Hams will head a conference of di- rectors of seven northeastern states on youth problems here April 16, it was announced today by State Di- rector Thomas J. Dodd.
 Attending the discussion will be directors from the New England States and New York: Connecticut Youth delegates; Dr. Katherine Blunt, president of Connecticut col lege; Dr. Mary H. s. Hayes. Wash ington, director of vocational guid- ance for the IVA; Dr. Gerald Barnes, Boston, regional director for the northeastern states and chair man of the panel groups: New York City Administrator Mark A. Me- Closkey, and Maj. Leonard J. Maloney, director of the Connecti- cut State Employment Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
STATE MAY END
 LABOR DISPUTES
Three Major Affairs Given Chance By Decision on
 Wagner Act

Hartford, Conn. April 13-tUP)- Settlement of three major Connecti- cut labor disputes was undertaken today under provisions of Wagner Labor Act.
 The concerns involved were:
 United Aircraft Manufacturing Corp, East Hartford, where IS em- ployes discharged in 1885 were or dered reinstated by the National labor Relations Board.
 The Remington-Rand Corp, Mid- dletown, whose President James H. Rand, Jr., was accused by the NLRB of wholesale violations" of the labor act in a strike affecting more than HOO workers. Rand and Pearl Bergoff, head of New York strike breaking agency, were indicted by a federal grand jury last night un- der the Byrnes Act.
 The Electric Boat Co.,, Groton, ac- cused by c. I. O. organizers of vio- lating the Wagner Act while en- gagged on government submarine COIlSLI uCC1Olk COLltl dSIo. n P F U @AA mately 200 workers are on strike. A NLRB inquery report has not yet been disclosed.
 Aircraft Dispute
 Attorneys for the East Hartford Aircraft workers said immediate de- mands would be made for reinstate- ment of the workers. Julius B. Schatz, counsel for the union, said back pay also would be asked. The company, he said, failed to comply with the NLRB order and the union withheld action pending the su- preme Court decision on the con- stitutionality of the Wagner Act. Failure of the concern to heed the order, he said, would result in an request that the circuit court of issue an order compelling compliance.
 The workers were employed by the Hamilton Standard Propeller
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
PROF. CLYDE HILL
 GAVE LECTURE

New Haven, Conn, April 1s : Election of various officers occupied the 37th annual conven- ton of the State Congress of Parents and Teachers today follow ing an address by Prof. Clyde M. Hill head of the Yale university education department, in which he urged high school instruction in current problems. @
 "Our high schools" Prof. Hill said, must learn how to give the American youth a basic understand ing of curren. problems and develop in them the desire and ability to deal wisely, thoughtfully and sanely with new social problems which constantly will arise"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
LABOR LEADERS
 TO VOTE CENSURE

London, April 13-(UP) = Labor party leaders, constituting the off, cial opposition, have decided to move a vote of censure against the government tomorrow for its atti- tude on the Bilbao blockade, it was learned today.
 Regardless of the cenSure motion whose defeat was asSured-a bit- ter political fight seemed certain against the decision to recognize the Spanish nationalist blockade of Bilbao as a special situation.
 Conservatives, discussing the problem outside the house of com mons, called the governments deci- sion "a wise gesture of cautious neutrality" Labor men used such terms as "coWardly surrender"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
EDWARD CLAFFEY IS DISCHARGED
Judge McGrath Interprets Hated Liquor Law in
 His Own Way

Tn a ruling that may prove to be of statewide importance Judge John F. McGrath in city court today gave a discharge to Edward Claffey, 46, of 3 Herkimer street, charged with violating the liquor laws. The alleged violation was connected with the disputed statute which makes the presence of liquor in glasses during no-sale hours on, Sunday a crime.
 Doors Were Locked
 Claffey was arrested at 1:30 a. m., on Sunday, March IA, by Officers Patrick Moylan and Patrick Hobart of the vice-quad. Testifying today, Officer Moylan said the doors were locked when he arrived but that he was allowed to enter and found 60 or 75 people in 8 dining room in the rear. The bar was closed, he sad, a the beer spIgots were shut of. He saw several glasses with some beer in them on tables, he said, but they must have been pur- chased some time before.
 Judge stops Testimony
 Attorney Hugh McGill, Claffey's counsel. was just beginning to ex- anime the witness when Judge Mc- Grath interrupted to say: I've heard enough. If the doors were locked, the bar closed and the beer shut of, then that's enough. "1'll let him go."
 The same statute figured in aIl- other city court case last week, when Judge Edward Mascolo de- scribed 1t as an unpopular law" The statute says that the presence of liquor in glasses or other recep- tacles suitable to permit of con- sumption on Sunday is a violation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
INSPECTOR SAVES HER

Boston, April 1S--tUP) Mrs Mary A. Walsh, 55, of Dorchester today owed her life to an alert Bos- ton elevated inspector who dragged her from tracks secoiAds before 8 subway train roared past. Daniel C. Cranitch leaped after the woman when she tumbled Into the pit at COlubbia subway station lass night sad pulled he beneath the platform, The woman was taken toa psycho- pathic hospital for observation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13

117-110. After the discussion Rep resentative Mahaney revealed that he had no objection to the bill be- ing referred back to the committee on judiciary where further action may not be taken during the present term.
 The bills passage was opposed by Representative Noah Swayne of Darien who appeared for rejection. Representative Mahaney. again talk ing the floor said that rejection would place the French type phone bill in the same class as others against the public Utilities Com pany. It was remarked that the bill was "Gone with the Wind" after Representative Swayne recommend ed that 1t be referred back to the judiciary committee.
 Representative John D. Thoms of Waterbury said that the procedure was not necessary and that the bill could be tabled for the calendar. Representative Mahaney, however did not disapprove of the bills re- turn to the committee and asked that such action be taken.
 Culhane Bill Rejected
 A bill introduced by Senator George T. Culhane of Waterbury was rejected in the senate today, as under the bill's provisions, all con- trollers in the state would be re- f(!nnfiuifefl Nf1 Papn Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13

Harold "Cider" Maxwell, 37, of Watertown, pleaded guilty to a nlanslaughter charge before Judge Patrick B. O'Sullivan in superior court today. When first presented, Maxwell entered a not guilty plea, but after court had been recessed for a short time he changed his plea. Maxwell is charged with manSlaughter in the death of Harry B. Watts, of Oakville, following an alleged attack at Bruneau's restau- rant on Watertown avenue on Sunday morning, February 28.
 Judge O'Sullivan, after accepting the change of plea, deferred sen tence on Maxwell. It was believed possible that sentence might be im- posed some time after court re- convened this afternoon following the luncheon recess.
 Has Been I'm Jail
 A prisoner in New Haven county jail fcE the past several weeks, Max well walked quietly before the judges bench when his case was called. After originally pleading not guilty, he conferred with his counsel, Attorney Theodore Myer, during a court recess, and when Judge O'Sullivan returned to the bench permission was asked for him to change his plea. When this was. granted, Maxwell said simply, "Guilty," as Clerk George Freeman asked him his plea.
 Maxwell was arrested at his home in Watertown shortly after Watts death. He was 'lle]d sat Waterblry police headquarters pending a finding by Deputy Coroner Walter
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
Legality or Wagner Labor Act. ToSon1e Compromise
 n Court Program Of President
Truce Comes in Labor Capital Strife for Present; Industry May Be Given
 Some Compensation
LABOR, INDUSTRY CALLED TO
 CONFERENCE BY SECRETARY
Bv LYLE WILSON

Washington, April 13- -(UP)-Validation of the Wagner Labor Relations Act pointed today toward early compromise of President Roosevets court req organization program truce in labor-capita strfe and comprehensive new legislation. move to leg slate enforcement of labor contracts foreseen.
 Compensation to Industry The Supreme Courts five decisions upholdng tho New Deal guarantee of collective bargaining raised ine diatey the question of egsating compensatng ad vantage to industry.
 Follow Railway Labor Act
 Some authorities believed that might follow the pat tern of the Railway Labor Act That act forbdS snap strikes such current sdowns It leaves labor free to walk out after mediation voluntary arbitration presidential investigation have failed to compose differences
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
Justice McReynolds Resurrects Aged Word
He Springs "CaCanny" on Startled Brother Justices, Reporters, Public-NO Dictionary Helped-Ex-
 planatiOn Given By McReynOlds
By FREDERICK c. OTHMAN United Press Staff Corresp0ndent)

by Y tkGEDE0ANM Ss OAHWAAIN
 United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, April 13-(UP)-An unSuspecting nation stuttered today over Supreme Court Justice James c. McReynold's resurrection of "ca'canny," an ancient word with a meaning so new that the dictionary is no help. It probably will become good American slang within the week-and hence is worthy of con- sideration, even though the half smile on the lips of Justice Mo- Reynolds yesterday indicated he was springing it with malice afore- thought. The historic session in the dazzling white marble court house was nearing its end, when he made linguistic history. He was reading the dissenting opinion on the Wag- ner labor relations act, speaking slowly, in a voice so low that the hushed courtroom had difficulty catching every word.
 He Springs Word
 His eyes crinkled, as though he were about to break into a broad grin, as he explained that he'd really have preferred to go into more de- tail concerning the views of the minority. He said he feared, how ever, that he'd have to end his dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
CHANGE NAME

Boston, April 13-(UP) Milton Krook, Roxbury lawyer, has filed a court pe- tition seeking to change his name. Krook, whose wife also is a lawyer, considered his name "a disadvantage in my profession as an at torney."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
RAND, BERCOFF
 ARE INDICTED
Grand Jury Holds Them for Bringing Strike
 Breakers Into State

New Haven, April 13-UP)- James H. Rand, Jr., president of the Remington Rand corporation, and Pearl L. Bergoff, head of the Berg of Industrial service of New York, were under indictment today on charges of transporting strike breakers across state lines in vio- lation of a federal statute. A fed eral grand jury returned its true bill after deliberating less than 10 minutes. Rand and Bergof will be served with warrants today. No date for the trial has been set. The indictment was the latest develop rnent in an 11-months-old strike at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
Judge O,SuHiuar
 Passes Sentence This Aftern oon
Had Pleaded Guilty to Charge of Manslaughter- He Had First Entered Plea of Not Guilty Changed
 His Mind Later

Harold Cider Maxwell was sentenced to from two to six years in state prison by Judge P. B. OSul livan early this afternoon. The sentence came after the judge had reserved decision when Maxwell re- versed his early plea of not guilty to one of guilty similar sentence upon Jerry Stewart colored who was charged with manslaughter, the result of a fatal stabbing affray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
EDITOR LYON IS
 DEAD IN MILFORD

Milford, Conn, April 13-(UP)- Funeral services will be held We'd nesday for Frederic w. Lyon. 63, editor and publisher of the Milford Citizen, who died late yesterday after short illness.
 { native of Stamford, Lyon for merly owled the Greenwich News, now the Greenwich News Graphic. At one time, he was county editor D. the Bridgeport Post-Telegram.
 He leaves lis widow, five daugh. terS and two sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
BADLY INJURED

Harfrod, April l3-(UP) Mrs. Anna Humphrey. 50, was ina criti- cal condition at St. Francis hospital today from injuries suffered when she was strr x list night by car driven by State Police Ofticer George L.. sidell at West Hartford!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
Late Neus Flashes
SPELLACY DIES

Hartford, Conn, April 13 -(UP)-Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Martin Spellacy, brother of Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy. who died yesterday at Hartford hospital following a long illness. He was a city building inspector. He leaves a daughter and a son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April 13 = CUP) --+ expenses and receipts for tho current fiscal year April 10. with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Yeav ,7y9,992,73G.92 $5,546,S ,251.S9
 Receipts $s,Sss. s.051,s69.44 $S,199,274,23O,1S
 Deficit $1, ,so1, ,o4l,Ss7,4s s2.34z5ss.O21.2s
 Cash Balance si,S2s, ,226,152.7S s2.740,245, Ss0.ol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13

Whether the courts broad Wag- ner decisions opened an avenue for federal action in sit-down strikes was an interesting but unanswered question in the capital today. Con- gress is in the process of public condemnation of sit-downs and MT. Roosevelt is represented as believing they are illegal.
 The movement for compromise in MT. Roosevelt's court reorganization plan gained unquestioned impetus from yesterdays opinions. Some senators discussed revision of the presidents bill to reduce the num- Der of new justices from six to con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
NAZI CRUISERS

St. Jean de Luz. France, April 13-(UP)-Tw0 Ger. man cruisers joined the ln- ternational battle fleet off Bilbao, Spain, today. The British battle cruiser Hood sailed from here in the di- rectiOn of Bilbao.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
Rep. Daniel Mahaney Wins VictoryM House
Elimination of 90 Gents Fixed Charge on French Phone Was Bill He Fought FOr-BiIl Was Later Sent
 Back 10 Committee
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Legislative Reporter

State Capitol, Hartford, Conn., April 18th = Repre- sentative Daniel J. Mahaney of Waterbury scored today in the house as he victory for his bill for the elimination of the 90 cent fixed charge on French phones Today the supported by several republicans the bill carried
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-13
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Cloudy, Warm Tonight Wednesday Unchanged
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The Washington times., 1937-11-18
NATIONAL GUARD
FIELD DAY

The District Of Columbia Ma
tional Guard rifle range, Camp
Simrns, Anacostia, D. c., will be
the scene Of numerous interesting
activities Sunday. On that date,
the various units of the guard will
hold a "field day." for the benefit
of their recreational funds, and for
the purpose of affording an oppor-
tunity to participate in guard &C.
tivity.
The events will start at 10 a. m.
with a turkey shoot which will con-
tinue throughout the day. At 2:30
p. M, football game is scheduled
between the Seaman Gunners and
the National Guard 260th Coast
Artillery team. This will be in q
way a little Army-Navy game"
At 4 p. M, there will be dancing
in the officers mess to music fur
niShed by the 121St Engineer Regi-
mental Band orchestra.
This field day" is being spon-
Sored by both the officers and en-
listed men and a large turnout is
anticipated.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
C. ". HIGH PLAYS
FREDERICKSBURG

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. 18.
George Washington High Presi.
dents will enter the game with the
Fredericksburg YellowjacketS to-
morrow on the VirginianS' Field
slight favorite to win, based on
their record in previous contests
this year.
This series with Fredericksburg
has been going on for approx.
mately 20 years and records show
the Alexandrians are slightly
ahead in the win and loss columns.
Athletic Director Given has his
team primed for the game and will
probably use Scott, Robinson,
Reed and Dove, his pony-backfield,
to begin the contest. These boys
have been looking great in pre-
game drills.
Over 200 students will make the
trip to the historic city besides a
big delegation of local fans.
Kennie Wood today was ap-
pointed manager of the DR.. Pepper
basketball quint. This outfit in the
senior division. Former standout
scholastic players will perform
with the "Soft drinkers"
The Rotary Club bowling team
climbed in the Service Club League
last night when they defeated the
Kiwanis five, two out of three
games. In the other match the
Lions flashed their best form of
the campaign and trimmed the
Executives two contests.
Herby Robertson was the stand
out bowler. His game of 148 was
high for the night and he also
smashed the naples for a 348 set.
William Collins and H. Harmon
Of this city, returned today with
one deer, weighing 200 pounds,
a black bear and several wild
turkeys, shot on their hunting
trip in Highland county, Va. They
report the game as plentiful.
The Virginia Athletic Club
Juniors Sunday have a chance to
gain statewide recognition when
they play the Richmond BOYS
Home gridderS here at 2:SO
o'clock.
This club is undefeated in four
years Of gridiron play.