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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
CHASE METAL co. ROBBED OF $500
Alleged Stolen By One of Employees Money Re-
 funded, Case Dropped

A thief who entered the office of an executive of the Chase Metal Works plant in Waterville over the weekend stole $500 in cash. 1t was learned today by The Democrat. The man who allegedly stole the money has been discovered, 1t Is reported, and has promised to make restitution, and no criminal action against him has been begun.
 In taking the $500, the thief left another $l,000 in cash in the of- 1icial's desk. This led to the slis- piciL.l, when the crime was discoy- cred. that the theft was an inside io1." An employc was questioned and Is said to have admitted the theft.
 Company Police in Charge
 Company police apparently were in charge of the investigation of the crime, which, was discovered when the office was opened Monday Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens of the detective bureau said this morn in that his bureau had not in- vcstigated any reported theft.
 According to tho information sc- cured by The Democrat. the $500 in cash was left in the desk late last week The thief took the money either Saturday or Sunday. count iEg oat only $500 and leaving the re- main Ter there.
 Ire suspect was questioned Mon- day and is said t> have admitted taking the money. On his promise to make restitution, however. no criminal proceedings were begun against him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Supreme Court Has Made Ruling On Liquor Permits

ton of another who is himself an unsuitable person. in operating un- der 1t. The same is true of a person suitable to receive a permit, who in the operation under it, becomes a permittee in name only in order to enable the real party in interest who is an unsuitable person, ill fact to control and carry on the business for himself"
 No error was found in the de- fendant's judgment in Litchtield county superior court in an action to recover damages for the death her husband, F. Frost Knapp. brought by Mildred G. Knapp against the Connecticut Theatrical Corporation. The deceased fell donw a flight Of stairs leading from a rear room in the theater.
 Other decisions handed down by the high tribunal follow:
 Joseph Sagor against Joseph Brunett O.. New Haven county superior court; damages for personal injuries: jury verdict for defendant: no error.
 Joseph F. Rice against the Milford zoning board of appeals New Haven county superior court: appeal from action of building inspector and zon- ing board of appeals in refusing per- init for alteration of building: judg- ment diSmissing appeal; TO error.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
REBELS LAUNCH
 IMMENSE DRIVE
General. Franco Advances Troops in What May Be
 Decisive Battle

Hendaye, Franco-Spanish From tier. Feb. l7.-(UP)-After long period of .inaction, Gen. Francisco Francois northern insurgent army has begun advancing on Mad rid from Siguenza, " miles to the northeast, to participate in what may be the final battle for the capi- tai, uncensored dispatches said to- day. The movement was consid- cred by neutral experts here to be one phase of two rival military operations of major character in which Gen. Franco and Gen. Jose Miaja. Loyalist commander in chief. arc engaged, with the fate of Mad rid as the stake.
 Try to Split Forces
 Gen. Miaja answered the threat from the northeast by launching a powerful offensive south of the river 7'agus in the direction of Talavera in an effort to split Franco'S army and force him to withdraw troops from Madrid. Despite this. un- censored reports said, the national ists have. now succeeded In bridg- ing the Jarama river. south of Mad rid. and getting tanks across which puts them in a position to strike at. Arganda where the international brigades of the Loyalist army arc well entrenched.
 For 9 days Gen. Miaja has bat tered the nationalist lines along the Tagus river between Cincron and Toledo with his international column in an effort to break through in a flank attack which would oblige Franco to pull troops away from Madrid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
State Board or Meditation Ends Many Labor Disputes

Hartford, Conn, Feb. T.-(UP).-- Reporting 8l per cent success in set- ting labor disputes. the Connecti- cut board O. mediation and arbitra- ton today urged Gov. Wilbur L. Cross to consider appointment of an alternate for each of the three board II smbers to lessen "the excessive work load now carried by them. "Furthermore." tte board said fl, its annual report. 1t would expedite action by the board by eliminating unavoidable delays due to previous commitments of their time made by the members of the board in the curse of their regular occupation T Members o. the board are: Prof Clyd. Olin Fisher. Middletown, chairman; John Q. Goss. Water bury; and William r. Steinmiller Hartford. Only week ago. State Labor Conn. .issioner Joseph M. Tone urged the federal government to consider creation of l3 regional labor boards. on the Connecticut plan, to mediate strikes either be- f,T, or after the start.
 "The experience accumulated by the board during the past year. . the report said, 'haS been of such a nature as 10 strengthen rather than to modify tn boards concep- ton of its basic function.
 Tt hold. this to be the ironing out din snces between manage. ment and labor and insuring indus trial harmony rather than superiin. posing It's judgment upon tho rep-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
RUSSIA ASKING
 NAVAL MEETING
Makes Proposition for Il to Great Britain-Lat-
 ter Not Enthused

London. Feb. 17--(UP)--Russia has proposed to Great Britain the calling of q new. big naval confer ence intended to bring number of European powers into joint treaty for exchange of naval build ing information and limitation of size and gun calibre of warships, 1t was learned today.
 The treaty would be similar to that which the United States, Brit ain and France signed March 25. 1936, and 1t was understood that Russia suggested that the United States be invited to sit at any con- ference that might be held.
 Negative Attitude
 The British government has as- sumed q negative attitude toward the Russian suggestion for Q con- ference, 1t was said. It did not rec feet 1t SO that the Idea Is still nom- finally under consideration, but 1t yves indicated that Britain prefer red the present diplomatic channels through which 1t is negotiating in- diyidual treaties based on the Am- French British treaty.
 Britain, Germany, Russia. Italy. Turkey, Poland, Finland, Denmark. Norway and Sweden would be in- vited and perhaps few others. un- der the Russian plan. The United States, and France too. might be invited if they wished and at least offer their aid in getting the con- tinental countries into one treaty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Thousands Registering Opinions on President RoOse- veIt's Proposed Reorganization of the United
 States Supreme Court
TODAY'S TOTAL On Supreme Court Poll FOR 31OO AGAINST 63S6 THE PRESIDENTS PROPOSED CHANGES
 37 Cities in lo States Reporting
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 Cleveland, February IT. - First returns of nearly 10000 ballots from 36 cities in 18 states in the NEA Service -(Waterbury Democrat) - Supreme Court Poll show a better than two to majority against the presidents propsal.
 The exact count was: sloo for; e,3se against the proposal
 Popular interest in the issue early evidenced by flood of ballots that descended the offices of participate ing newspapers in many within few hours of print inR of the ballot
 communities registered preferences In Ptshed Berkshire balot the Hudson Y, Daily majority nearly 3s1 against tho different complexion exist Waterbury Conn., where returns far reversed this industrial city registering e4 for the Connecticut of being overwhelmingly democratic which all prob ability accounts for it's vote. f Bluffs Mo, American Republican has yet receive ballot favorable to the proposal while the Mddetown o. Journal received only
 Vote in Other Cities Favors F. D. R.'s Plan cities equally clear Columbus while the proposal than those of other state
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Military, ICipil .Laav
 ECIash m Anderson
Colonel in Charge of Militia Claims Supreme Power Under Martial Law-Will Be Fought Out in
 Courts; Hearing to Be Held Today
By WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE United Press Staff Correspondent

Anderson, Ind, Feb 17--(UP)-- Military and civil law clashed today in this industrial town. scene of a feud between union and non-union automobile woixers. Provisions of the federal constitution mean noth- ing under martial law" said Ma tional Guard Colonel Albert H. Whitcomb. Circuit Judge Charles F. Smith. whose order Whitcomb over-ruled, convened his court to determine what he could do about 1t.
 The clash grew out of an order issued by Smith that attorneys for the United Automobile Workers were to be permitted to sec the l7 union men who have been held In custody by civil authorities since Saturday at the request of the mil itary. Colonel Whitcomb. command ing National Guardsmen enforcing military law here. ordered the au-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
BARGAIN, DAY IN STORES OF CITY
Tomorrow Will Be Dollar Day-Merchants Pre-
 pared for Big Rush

Barrains galore await the shop pers 4 Waterbury and western Connecticut tomorrow when local merchants join in big Dollar Day bargain fest. Stores will offer thou sands of amazing bargains in this annual February sale, and the wise housewife will carefully study the store advertisements appearing In tonight's Democrat so that she can have her shopping list all prepared.
 Dollar Day has the approval Of the Merchants Bureau of the Wa terbury Chamber of Commerce, and stores affiliated with the bureau to make tomorrow's sale the greatest ever. Clerks were busy today pre- pairing stock and displays for the opening hour of 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Ready For Thousands
 With "good times" back in Wa terbury, merchants today were pre- pared to handle the thousands of shoppers expected to throng the downtown section tomorrow. With employment here at record level, considerably beyond the totals of 1929, Waterburians tomorrow will have a real opportunity to stock up on their many needs, and yet effect great savings while doing 50.
 Shoppers arc urged to get down town carly tomorrow. 50 that they will have full selections to choose from. They will find shelves and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

adopted a resolution asking the states congressional delegation to support the Presidents plan. Pet tengill said he could not support that part of the program providing for increase in supreme court mem bership to as high as 15 judges.
 Pettcngill's letter was announced as supporters and opponents of the program sought to enlist strength from senators and representatives who so far have not indicated a def- mite stand on the far-reaching proposals.
 May Have Made Mistakes
 Pettengill conceded that the su- preme court may have made mis- takes in the past and might make other sin the future, but said:
 T prefer an occasional mistake to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
City Elections Affected By Bills

So often the object of Ovations himself
 President Franklin D. Roosevelt took especial delight in leading the cheers for James 2. Farley at the dinner in Washington in honor of the democratic national committee chairman who d.
 rected his campaign for reelection. Thanked by his son Jemes trighO happy Roosevelt ralses high the hand of Vice President John N. Garner, toast master of the occasion, during the noisy democratic vcitory -celebrtaion. Known to intimates as "Big Jim," Farley left
 was happy but biushing guest of honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Local VotesShou7 7luo
 To One For Roosevelt
Democrat Conducting Poll in Conjunction With 700 Other Leading Newspapers of Nation Every
 body Invited to Vote
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Early returns in the Democrats poll to determine local sentiment for or against President Roosevelt's court reform program showed today a 2 to margin in favor of the plan. Out Of the first 98 ballots re- ceived, there were GA in favor of the plan and g against.
 The Democrat is conducting the poll in conjunction with 700 of the nat ms leading newspapers from coast to coaGt. The local poll has aroused considerable interest. and will be of great importance in re- fiecting the feelings of majority of Waterburians toward the presi- dents plan to inject young blood" into the judiciary.
 Much Interest Aroused
 No public question since the clec- ton has aroused as great public in- terest. The poll being conducted by the Democrat and the hundreds
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
STOCKINGS RUINED

Beverly. Mass. Feb. T.-UP).- Two men were injured in an uEisuc- cessful attempt to save 9,600 pairs of women,s silk stockings that were ruined wheJ fire partly destroyed Q
 ,tk on Essex street today. Loss, entirely covered by insurance. was set at several thousand dollars. Jo- seph Costa. %. of Gloucester. owner opprator of the truck which was ei,route from that city to Boston, suffered burns on his left hand. and Firenaan Frank Everett sustained q essh on his right cheek.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
WARN LINDBERGHS

Baghdad. Irak, Feb. l7-- (UP) -- Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, due here from Cairo, Egypt, were warned today against a flight over the desert which was swept by a sand- storm. They were reported to have passed Rutbah, 250 miles west of Baghdad on the edge of the desert, at 3 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
BIRTH RATE FOR CONN. DECLINES More Than 57 Per Cent in Last 20 Years; Officials
 Are Puzzled
By JACK AMMAN
United Press Stan Corresponds

United Press Stan C0rreSpOndent
 Hartford, Conn.,. Feb. 17-CUP)- Connecticut's birth rate has de- clined more than 57 per cent in 20 years, yet state health department officials were stumped today to ex- plain the senational decrease. So many factors enter into the situ- ation, State Health Commissioner Stanley H. Osborn indicated, that 1t would be difficult to focus atten- ton to any single one as the prime cause of the drop. A question as to what will result If the birth rate keeps declining brought the follow ing reply: T don't know"
 Very Big Drop
 In 1916, the figures said, there were 2s.4 births per 1000 population in Connecticut In 1886, there were l25 births per 1000 population. Outside cf a few minor ups, the birth rate for the past 20 years has been dropping like north pole thermometer. The death rate for l936, the lowest on record, was 10 per 1000 population, only 25 per-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Prima Facie Evidence of Party AffIiatiOn Is One
 of Bills
  ANOTHER HITS AT
 PRIMARY BATTLES House Clears Way for State to Obtain By
 Federal Aid
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY

'DeInOcrat AFBIsAtiVc NcpOftcfl
 State Capitol, Hartford. February IT. - Especial to the Democrat) - Drastic changes in the laws govern ing primaries and elections in the City of Waterbury are provided for in a series Of substitute bills filed today by George T. Culhane of Water bury with the clerk of bills of the 1897 Legislature. Just before the final day for filing measures at this session Senator Culhane listed a number of skeleton measures ai fecting Waterbury election laws. The bills filed today arc their SUD- stitutcs. A public hearing on them is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon before the judiciary committee.
 What They Call For
 One calls for prima facic evidence of party utilization. The law now provides that if a member of ore political party is endorsed for oi-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
OFFER REFUSED

Scranton, Pa., Feb. 17-- (UP) = Owners of the Scranton team in the New York Pennsylvania Base ball League rejected today an offer of $3,200 from the Boston Bees for the Scran- ton franchise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Late Neus Flashes.
PRELATE IN JAPAN

Tokyo, Feb. 17-(UP)- Cardinal DOugherty of Philadelphia will have an audience today with Elm perOr HirOhitO. The Car dinaI, en route home after attending the Eucharistic Congress at Manila as Papal representatives, was rendered q dinner last night by Prime Minister SenjurO Hayashi. . . ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
CANARY CAN SING
 YANKEE DOODLE
Whistling ''Pete" Has Be- come SenatiOn-Owner
 Trained Him Long
By FREDERICK C. OTHMAN


 Washington. Feb. l7.-CUP)- Here is news, headline stuff If there ever was, news of Pete, the~ first canary bird in the history of the world to sing Yankee Doodle!"
 This Is precedent -shattering bus mess in canary bird circles. The cx- pcrts already arc bowling flake, and you're another" but I heard Pete perform today and there was no photograph hidden in the bot . tom of his cage. I looked.
 Pete Starts on
 Pete merely gulped couple of bird seeds to clear his throat, sat down on his perch and let the music
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Feb. 17--(UP)-Gov- ernmcnt expenses and receipts for tho current fiscal year through Feb. 18th compared with n year ago: This Year Expenses Lnst Henr $4,54O, ,003, ,362.63 $4,550,S0701 011.e0
 Receipts $2.593, ,593.S2O.6i s2.24G,15o.G2s%t
 Deficit $t,siG, ,4O9,5i202 S2,3Oi.656,44i.76
 Cash Balance s1 07,677.42s.G5 $i,8G9. .0iG.3l0.Ht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Drastic Changes Asked |By Senator Culhane h Measures He Presented
Democratic Senator
 Refuses To Obey State
PettingilI of Indiana Told By His State Legislature to
 Support Roosevelt Supreme Court Plan Has Turned Down Command
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, February IT, - (UP) - Representative Samuel Petengl democrat Indiana leader of the house bloc opposing President Roosevets judicial reorganization program said today that "a packed jury, packed court and stacked deck of cards all the moral plane In letter to the Indiana state legislature which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
The Weather

Fair, Cold Tonight; Thursday Cloudy, Warm
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The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Range Appraisals
Complete For 1897

According to a report received
by county agricultural agent K K.
Henness from Frank C. w POoler,
regional forester of Albuquerqu9. n.
NJ, 514 range appraisals were rlade
through October 81 in the state o.
Arizona under the 1887 agricultural
conservation range program. OF
this number 81 were made in nal
county.
The forest officers assigned to this
state have completed the exam ma
ton of all applications made and
have been transferred to other
states.
Applications which were filed sub
sequentto November l VIII be held
over until the 1888 program. He ary
A. Wallace, Secretary of Agricul-
ture, announced the 1888 program
on November 6, work under which
can be started soon after January
/. For further details ranch op FRA
tors should contact the county agri-
cultural agent.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Judge Niles Speaks
At Womans Club

Hon. ]. G.. Niles, Judge of the
Superior Court of Maricopa county,
addressed a meeting of Coolidge
citizens at the Womans club Mon
day evening. Judge Niles was III
troduced by Mr.. F. Preston Suit,
and held the close attention of his
audience with a very interesting
and informative address on juvenile
court problems and methods. He
stressed the fact that in a juvenile
Court, the child that comes before
the Court is not on trial-but the
community is, and that the Court
seeks to find and eliminate the
social conditions that cause a
child to become delinquent. He
made the shocking statement tha
statistics show more than 90 pc
cent of juvenile delinquencies ori-
ginat in the home itself eanC
warned against the community per
mitting evil influences to flourish
with the statement that: "Any force
that strikes at the home strikes al
the community ar1 the nation" He
urged legislative action to provide
vocational training at the Fort
Grant school for Toys, and suggest
ed that boys sent here by the state
should not be released until they
have learned a useful trade.
Judge Niles gave a history of the
Co-ordinating Counsils and the
purposes thereof, and warned
against the injection of religious,
political, or any controversial is
sues into the counsil. At the con
clusion of his address, a Co-ordinat-
ing Counsil was organized for Coo
lidge, with Charles Elledge as per
manent chairman, Mrs. G. N. Man
gun, vice chairman, and G.. w.
Ware, secretary. The first meet
ing of the COUNSEL will be held
Monday night, December 9Th, i'll
the Justice of the Peace office
here
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
The Funeral Of
A Little Child
(Written by A Friend)

On Tuesday afternoon, NOvem-
Der Goth, number of friends of the
family met at the Martin Mortuary
in Florence, to show their sympa-
thy and to pay their last respects
to little Vida Joyce, the baby
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford
Reeves, residents on a farm east
of Coolidge.
Little Vida Joyce was born in
Florence on August 10th last. and
after living to bless her home for
about three and half months de-
parted the 29th of November, a
victim of pneumonia.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. o. B. Annis,
newly arrived pastor of the Metho-
dist church of Coolidge, and the
funeral was directed by Mssrs
Maud & Cole of the Martin Mortu-
ary. The remains were inferred in
the Florence Cemetary.
Vida Joyce was a beautiful child,
with a fine prospect of developing
into a life of beauty and service,
but again a preventable disease
won in the battle. The floral offer
ing was simple, few flowers from
the garden of some friends, but it
spoke more deeply of love and
sympathy than offerings far more
elaborate, for where love is,
there is beauty" and the flowers
were beautiful.
May the God of Peace and Com
fort visit most graciously the ach-
ing hearts of the young parents.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
Christmas Dance
Given BY Junior
Woman's Club

The Junior Womans Club darce
will be given Saturday evening
December 4th, at o'clock, in the
Coolidge High School Gym. Ar.
rangements have been made foT a
prominent Phoenix Orchestra, and
a colorful floor show. Tickets are
now on sale at both Hines Drug
and Coolidge Drug Stores, and are
also sold by Mrs. Robert Goff, Mrs.
Karl Payne, Mrs. VIM. Carls and
Miss Dorothy Goodwin.
Mrs. VIM. Sharpe and Miss Doro-
thy Goodwin are in charge of deco
rations. and plan to decorate tne
gym in Christmas motif. The dance
will be the first public social OF
the season.
Next program meeting OF the
club will be Monday evening Dece-
mber 9Th, at the home of Mrs. VIM.
Carls. Junior president. The topic
of the evening will be "The Amerl-
can Home" Mrs Joe Sheriff. leader.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-12-02
P T A Meeting
At High School

The next P. T. A. meeting will
be he'd in the High School audi
torium at s o'clock Tuesday Decem-
Der 7.
Program
/. Girls vocal trio-High school
girls.
2. The Wedding of the Painted
Doll'. High school girls and boys.
8. Song and dance. Santa Claus
is Coming to Town"
is Coming to Town."-Grammar
school girls and boys
4. Vocal quartet.-Seventh grade
girls.
5. Music by High School Orches-
tar.
Second grade room mothers are
acting hostesses and refreshments
VIII be served in the Home Eco
nomics room.