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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
President Asks For
 Showdo.vn On Court
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1 ported across state boundaries This bill would not be accompanied with fair trade practices or other regulatory legislation for business either to relax antitrust laws or otherwise. MT. Roosevelt holds that NRA's gravest fault was an effort to combine in one act the regulation both of labor and business prac- tices.
 MT. Roosevelt's determination to press his court plan did not greatly discourage advocates of compro- mise.
 They said they had not expected any modification move from the White House at least until after the supreme court acts on the social security cases. If the decisions are favorable, they believed there would later be an excellent chance of forcing the administration to accept a compromise.
 The president was informed that plans already were being made for f1libuster on the bill which ap- parently would put the administra- tion in an awkward position.
 Three Courses Discussed
 Three courses were believed to have been discussed with the presi- dent:
 l. Postponement of final action on the judiciary reorganization is- sue until next session, thus reliev- ing the present pressure on con- gress, preventing damaging party split and giving time for retire. ments-such as are consistently re- ported-from the supreme court.
 2. Acceptance of 8 compromise on probably two additional jus tices, plus a constitutional amend ment for compulsory retirement of justices at 75.
 3. Continuance of the drive for addition of six justices to the court at least until the court acts on the social security legislation. (Con- gressional observers believed this course the most hkely).
 Increased opposition in the sen- ate has made the outcome exceed ingly uncertain. The most reliable polls show an even division-48 to 48-which would force Vice Presi- dent John N. Garner to cast the deciding vote.
 The opposition definitely had enough votes to prevent a gag on debate and leaders asserted they would not defeat the present bill if it came to vote and f1libuster any compromise plan involving en- largement of the court.
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Orchids, Check From O-E-S To Local Police

The coffers of the Waterbury Police Mutual Aid fund were en- riched $l0 today as Superinten- 'leat William J. Roach was the recipient of check from the Or der of the Eastern Star. The contribution was sent by Edwin H. Jones who praised the depart ment highly for its excellent CO., . operation and courtesy during the recent convention of the order, and was made at the request of the local committee in charge. The complete contents of the let ter received today by Superinten- dent Roach follows:
 92 Windsor Street,
 Waterbury, Conn. Supt. William J. Roach, Waterbury Police Dept. Dear MT. Roach:
 Enclosed find a check to the order of the Waterbury Police Mutual Aid association in the amount of $10.
 This is from the local commit tee in charge of the Grand Chap ter of the Order of Eastern Star convention which was held in Waterbury April 29th and 30th. We greatly appreciate the many courtesies which the City of Wa terbury through its Police Force and, to some extent, it's Fire De- partment, extended to us at Buckingham hall and at various other places in the city, as well as the courtesy in providing park ing space and other considera- tionS.
 We certainly thank you person. ally for all that you did to help make this affair pleasant and this check is sent to the associa- tion as token of our apprecia- tion.
 Very truly yours,
 Edwin H. Jones.
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Continued From Page 1) pacts commended to members of the league as the first stage of col- lective SecurityP
 Australia Spending
 Lyons pointed to Australia's re- cent defense preparations. He said that Australia had spent $350, ,000,- 900 on naval defense since the es- tablishment of the Royal Australian navy 26 years ago. He added that Australia now has nine warships, including three cruisers and three destroyers in commission and that the rearming of fixed defenses at the main Australian ports was being carried out at an estimated cost of 16,O00,0O0.
 Australia, subject to sovereign control of its own policy and with out prior commitment, stands for cooperation in defense between the members of the British common wealth." he said. Australia views her security and that of the Brit ish commonwealth as lying within three successive rampants-the cov- enant of the league, the strength of the British commonwealth and her own defense forces"
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BrVlneau Loses First Point In
 TragedyActiOn
Judge Wynne Rules Pros prietOr Must Defend;
 Fatal Fight Recalled

Judge Kenneth Wynne to- day filed a memorandum oi decision in the demurrer oi the defendant in the $10, 1000 civil action of Calvin R. Watts, administrator of the estate of Harry Watts, against Aimel T. Bruneau, of Watertown.
 Judge Wynne overrules the defendants contention that the plaintiff has no cause for acton against him. The defendant must now file an ar1swer to the suit which claims that he k responsible for the death of Harry Watts, who was fatally injured by Harold Cider" Maxwell in the Bruneau tavern, February 28.
 It is claimed in the suit that Bruneau sold liquor to Maxwell while the latter was intoxicated, and that he, therefore, is responsi- ble for all damages caused by Max well. Attorney J. Gregory Lynch argued the demurrer for the de- fendant, while Attorney Walter Tor rance appeared to deny the demurrer.
 The main question was as to whether or not there was cause of action under civil law, when the suit charged criminal action. Sec tion 1088c of the general statutes state that Q liquor dealer shall be liable under such circumstances as elaine din the suit by the Watts administrator.
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plate.
 The girl, who told police she was an expectant mother and wanted to marry Brockelhurst, admitted that she saw Victor Gates shot near Lonoke, Ark, but said that she had taken no part in the shooting or in showing the body out of the car in which Gates had given them lift.
 Other Murders
 The staying of Gates had been preceded by the murder of Jack Griffith, 52-year -old former wrestler, in Fort Worth, Tex. Griffith was fatally wounded April 28 and died May 5. Brockelhurst did not know that until troopers told him yes- terday.
 Trooper Hunt declared that when he halted the couple, the girl tried to throw away .32 calibre pistol and a box of cartridges. After a few questions, Brockelhurst calmly identified himself as triple mur- derer.
 Police quoted the youth as saying that he had killed principally for money, but that his sweetheart had found amusement" in his crimes and he enjoyed posing for her as a brave man."
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NOOAAOAAAuOA & &4OAA os6O ~ Stamford, staged four-hour sit- down strike yesterday after their de- mands for higher wages, closed shop and Stagger system of employment during slack times were refused by the management.
 The strikers, however, left the plant late in the afternoon. A night shift was allowed to enter the place to collect its wages, and then the plant was shut down over the weekend.
 James Delre, g, Bridgeport, one of the ash collection service strik- CTS, was arrested by police on a breach of peace charge after two rcplacements on collection trucks were beaten up by three men. A widespread search was under way for the two other alleged as- sailants, both believed striking city employees.
 The strike was called May 4, fol- lowing discharge of 8 unlon en- ploye. Since then, Mayor Jasper McLevy, socialist, has announced that all of the 60 men participating in the walkout. which started as a ''sit-down" strike, would not be re- hired.
 Manchester Trouble At Manchester, textile union off, calls called a meeting of the local Cheney Brothers silk mill union members for today to ratify an agreement between the company and the union affecting labor rela- tions.
 Meantime, officials of the Commit tee for Industrial Organization con- tinued their union drive in the East Hartford plants Of the United Air. craft Corp. Several open-air mass meetings were scheduled. Another c. I. o. drive was under way in the Underwood Elliott Fisher Typewriter plants at Hartford.
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which then will be projected to the senate floor.
 Political Strategy

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 Political Strategy
 Some observers today discounted assertions that MT. Roosevelt was determined to carry the fight to showdown which he must win tc avoid a major reverse of his politi- cal fortunes. These observers pre- ferred to interpret the bold White House challenge as political strat- egy designed to postpone formal discussion of compromise until the supreme court has passed upon pending social security cases. These opinions will be forthcoming by the first week in June.
 But the presidents mo compro- mise" declaration was accepted by democratic opponents of the judi ciary program. They agreed that the bill should be settled on the basis of the six-justice Roosevelt bill and promised its defeat. Some opponents felt that expansion of the court would split the party and hinted MT. Roosevelt would well come that development.
 Believes Party Split
 '"There have been definite indica- tions," said one democratic senator who opposes the court plan, "that the president would not be adverse to 8 realignment of the party to take in certain liberal and progress sive groups. I do not believe he would hesitate to force the court bill or a modified version of it through congress even if that meant a permanent party split, as I be- lieve likely"
 If MT. Roosevelt stands by his decision to leave economy methods to congress-and some persons here doubt that he will be able to do that-there must be early agree ment among disputing house and senate democrats on how money is to be saved or the legislators will be in an embarrassing tangle on that, as well. The nub of the dis pute is whether congress shall ar- bitrarily cut appropriations or i'm pose economies subject to certain presidential discretion.
 Power Policies Side Issue
 Power policies are less likely to disrupt progress toward adjourn ment because this is a congress gen. erally sympathetic with the theory of government development of pow CT incidental to its control of nav igable waters. Some critics com plain that navigation is becoming incidental to power production, but those objections will not prevail in the 18th congress. The Tennessee Valley Authority after which other regional authorities are to be pat termed is for development of a watershed which lies in parts of Virginia, North and South Caro- lima, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky.
 Various bills introduced so far combine to propose extension of the regional power navigation flood control system to 10 other areas. They are the upper Mississippi, Cumberland, Arkansas, Wabash, Columbia, Sacramento San Joaquin, Missouri. Tombigbee, Connecticut and Merrimack rivers. The whole New Deal power idea was bolstered yesterday when the sixth United States circuit court of appeals set aside an injunction which since De- cember 9, 1936, has prevented IVA from building new power lines or soliciting new business.
 Wage, Hours Plan Unknown
 Scope of MT. Roosevelt's wage and hours legislation is not known, but it is expected to establish standards for manufacture of goods trans
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CATHOLIC WOMEN
 TO GATHER HERE

State guests and delegates in at- tendance at the annual state meet ing of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae tomorrow will be guests of the Waterbury Chapter of the Alumnae of the College of St. Elizabeth at a tea which will follow the meeting. The meeting will be held at o'clock at the audi torium of the Waterbury Catholic High School.
 Mrs. Thomas Fleming is chairman of the arrangements for the tea, as- sisted by Mrs. Edward J. Mcdonald, Mrs. Bartholomew Collins, Kath- crime and Helen Healey, Lucy Bowes, Kathryn Hayes, Mae Shanahan, Helen Mccarthy and Margaret and Catherine Maloney.
 The sun has a temperature of
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According to the statistics received by Superintendent Roach, Water bury is included in the third division, top honors for which were awarded to Wichita, Kansas.
 Decrease Here
 Although an increase in the num- Der of fatal accidents in the state has shown an increase of 16 per cent during the month of March and national figures have swelled g per cent, this city through the efforts of the accident prevention bureau and the Investigating squad in charge Of Sergeants Charles McWeeney and Joseph McEvoy, has shown a mo- ticeable decrease in fatalities and accidents of 8 serious nature.
 Superintendent Roach indicated that the number of minor accidents reported in the business area Of the city can be lessened consider ably by pedestrians themselves, ii they would properly observe the crosswalks which have been placed purposely for their protection, and aid the police department in its safety campaign.
 24-HOur Duty
 It was also reported to-day that the department has maintained strict discipline along East Main street, where the average number of accidents has been lowered. Mo- tor patrol cars have been assigned to this area for 24-hour duty and will remain in operation on this schedule indefinitely, 1t was said to- daV
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(C0nt1nued from Page ID General Motors Corporation, Ford's chief competitor. The union ended its strikes in the Chevrolet Grey Iron and Malleable Iron Foundries in Saginaw, Mich. Last night, and agreed to a plan for ending the strikes in G. M. plants in Janesville, Wis. A strike in the Fisher Body plants in Cleveland was settled yes- terday.
 Negotiations between union and company officials to iron out dis putes in Saginaw will begin Mon- day. The company already has agreed to change from piece work pay to day rates and to pay each week instead of twice month.
 Janesviile workers accepted . union plan to vote on whether they should return to work pending rle- gotiations with the management
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GOOD LUCK GONE

Boston, May 15-(UP)-Gloating over his god luck, Armand Racine was walking along Friend street last night when stranger attacked him and robbed him of $1,058 which he had won at Narragansett park race track a few hours earlier.
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ON HIS HONEYMOON

Boston. May 15-(UP)-Pasquale Frustaglia, 35 year old barber known as the Mayor of the North End" was honeymooning today with the former Anna Belletti after their marriage at Sacred Heart church last night. Mrs. Frustaglia is IA.
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High Rating For City
 In Safety Campaign
Waterbury Placed on Honor Roll By National Council; Number of Accidents Reduced Here; Police Alert

On the eve of National safety week Waterbury has gained national honors in being listed for the third con sective month the roll of the National Safety Council according to communication received from this department by Superintendent of Police William J. Roach
 This city ranks fifth in the list of cities in the United States having population of less than 250000 inhabitants in which classification 15 to 83 localities have attained honors
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PROBLEM

With Fredric March and Francis ka Gaal set for the leading roles in Cecil 3. De Nille's "The BVc- cancer" De Mille's major casting problem now is the role of Andrew Jackson.
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 held this morning at 8:3O o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 29O East Main street to the Blessed Sacrament church where mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Francis Barrett. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Bar rett.
 The funeral of Mrs. Marcus V. Chadwick was held this morning at II o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in old Pine Gr.ve cem- etery at the convenience of the fam- fly.
 The funeral of Mrs. George P. Roberts will be held at the Alder son funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue, this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church officiating. Burial will be ill River side cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. William Har- vey will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Grace Baptist church, Rev. Dr. Isaac w. Reed, pastor, ofilciating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the Reyes funeral home, 69 Pearl street, this morning.
 The funeral of Henry Collette was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the home, 834 North Main street, to St. Ann's church, where a solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. The body will be taken to Barton, Vt., for burial.
 The funeral of Henry Murphy will be held at the home tomorrow aft ernoon at o'clock, Rev. Ridgway F. Shinn, pastor of the West Side Hill Methodist Episcopal church, of ficiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill cemetery, Southbury. Friends may call at the home this after noon and evening.
 The funeral of Miss Margaret L.. Cary will be held from the home Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to the Church of the Sacred Heart, where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery in the family plot.
 The funeral of Patrick J. Dunn was held this morning at s:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to St. Thomas's church, Where solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The committal service for Charles F. Bronson, former Waterburian, who died in Buffalo, N. Y.. in Feb ruary. will be held at the Evergreen cemetery, Watertown, Monday aft- ernoon at 4:30 o'clock.
 The funeral of Julia Mary Shea, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Raymond Shea, was held yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Joseph DiJoSeph will be held from the home Mon- day morning at o'clock to St. Lucy's church where solemn high mass will be celebrated, at 10 o'clock Burial will be in the family plot at Calvary cemetery.
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STILL GLOWING

Chester Conklin, wno portrays . role in Paramount's "Hotel Hay- wire" was clown in a circus be- fore he became one of the out- standing comedians of the screen.
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MASSES

months mind mass of requiem wiil be celebrated Monday morning, at o'clock, at St. Ga- briefs Church, Milford. Conn, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Ray Teller and Son.
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DIED

McCABE--.In this city, May 18th 1887, Mrs. Mary Ann Hafferty) McCabe, of PAP Ffairlawn Ave. Fun eral Monday morning, at 8:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St.. to SS. Peter and Paurs Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 DRUAN- In this city, May 14th. 1887. Harold Druan, of 482 West at 8:15 o'clock, from Mulville Fun. eral Home, 270 West Main St., to St. Margaret's Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
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Mrs. Fred Schwartz of Massape- qua, Long Island, formerly Miss Anna Stevens of Waterville is vis- iting MT. and Mrs. Charles Stevens of Thomaston avenue. While here, she will also visit her nieces the Misses Edna and Hazel Kott of Welch street.
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Grace Methodist

The Everyman's Bible Glass will hold 8 regular meeting Sunday morning at 9:15 o'clock, the service to be in charge of Carl Froelich and the guest speaker will be Nathaniel Simington of the Salvation Army. All men are invited.
 The morning service will be held
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The Waterville Manufacturing Company will move into its new building on Stevens street about June 1st, according to Harold c. Close, owner of the concern. The structure is now about completed except for painting and the install lation of sprinkler systems and other equipment. According to MT. Close it will take two weeks to move the machinery from the old build ing, located on Thomaston avenue, to the new building on Stevens street,
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St. PauI's Episcopal

Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rec tor. Services will be as follows: Holy Communion at o'clock. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. and morning sermon at Il o'clock.
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WatervilIe Union

WSWCAVhAC OAAVh
 Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minis ter. Sunday schol will be at II a. m. and the evening service at 7:30 o'clock at which time Miss Weeks will preach on the topic ''The Reign of Christ on Earth" and the male quartet will render several musical numbers.
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Waterville, May IS = The St Paul's Episcopal church Sunday school teachers will give a card party, Friday evening, May 2lst al 8 o'clock at the parish hall, the pro- ceeds of which will go to the fund for the annual Sunday school picnic.
 Committees are working very hard to make this party a success and thereby assure the Sunday school children of a bigger and bet ter picnic. Those in charge will be as follows: Miss Dorothy Axelby, chairlady, assisted by Mrs. Gordon McQuarrie, Mrs. Clifford Northrop, Mrs. Clifford Clark, Mrs. Raymond Adams, Mrs. Homer Senior, Miss Cherrie Evert and Mrs. Ralph Grain.
 Candy will be served at each table, prizes awarded and tickets may be obtained from any member of the committee.
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Assembly Program

The sixth grade pupils of Miss Cronan's room, of Sprague school presented an interesting assembly program yesterday in the gymna- Sium of the school.
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HENRY FORD TO
 BATTLE UNIONS

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Benefit Card Party
 Planned Next Week
St. PauIs Sunday School Teachers to Sponsor Event for Picnic Fund dPastOr at Methodist Conference
WATERVILLE

at 10:30 a. m. and due to the ab. sence of Rev. Alison J. Smith, who is attending the New York East conference of Methodist churches in Brooklyn, New York, the pulpit will be occupied by Rev. William Berger of Yale University, New Haven; Sunday school will be held at 12 o'clock noon, but the regular evening service will not be held.
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The sun has a temperature of more than 10000 degrees F.
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Gospel Hall

Morning service will be held at 10:30 a. m. Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon and evening gospel service at 7:30 p. m.
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Church Services

Church Services Masses otmorrow at St. Michael's church will be at a. m. and 10:15 a. m. Rev. Michael Heating will ofh- ciate.
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SMALLER LOCAL
 PLANTS DELAY

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PRATT, WHITNEY
 STRIKE INVERTED

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ILLINOIS GETS
 HOLD OF SLAYER

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AUSTRALIA MADE
 SURPRISE MOVE

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The funeral of Mrs. Marcus V. Chadwick was held this morning at II o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in old Pine Gr.ve cem- etery at the convenience of the fam- ily.
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FUNERALS

The funeral of John Scully was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 29O East Main street to the Blessed Sacrament church where a mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Francis Barrett. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Bar rett.
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The funeral of Mrs. George P. Roberts will be held at the Alder son funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue, this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church officiating. Burial will be ill River side cemetery.