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Evening star., 1938-02-13
Baer Rexafns Courage

RAER has viewed several decided
changes in ringdom's realm since
his features were rearranged by Louis.
His courage. which has seen more
UPS and downs than q local ther-
mometer. has been buoyed by Schmel-
ing's convincing disintegration of the
original myth Of Louis invincibility.
Bob Pastors performance in sticking
10 rounds with Louis and Farr's
ability to remain erect against Joe
have increased the confidence that
oozed out before Max hlnself was
butchered by the current world
champion.
1t Is likely this succession Of
events, more than. Baer's al
legedly avowed determination
to make good for Max, jr.'s,
sake, played . major role in
his decision to return to ring
warfare.
The so-called Livermore Lerruper
actually hasn't been removed entirely
from the fistic scene, however, for
within the past year he has COM
piled q string of 16 kayoes over 16
palookas.
Baer has two incidents In his career
which may choke his. drawing power,
but nearly three years have elapsed
since Max unraveled those dismal per-
formances against Braddock and
Louis. BY now the public may be
willing, yea anxious, to forgive and
forget. The parade Of buns 1t since
has witnessed, more than faith LII any
Of Baers statements, would be
1apensdhle 1ng that
Evening star., 1938-02-13
Much Travelled Boxer.

THE colerful Italian, who has swung
in II foreign countries, will make
his local debut against a fighter who
always has shown well here. Lucas.
an 1ronWorker, at one time was rated
seventh last year and was matched
tentatively with Ross before a cut eve
forced him to remain idle two months,
After disposing of several outstand-
Ing welterweights. Lucas snatched a
date with Ross at New Orleans, but
Cocoa Kid ruined his plans in the
interim. Manager Eddie Prince cur
rently is weighing offers for Lucas to
meet Kid Azteca, Mexican champion,
and Jack Carroll, Australian titlehold.
er, in their respective balliwicks.
Blair, who has patched up differen.
ces with Matchmaker Goldie Ahearn,
is slated to meet the winner of the
argument, with Phil Furr and Andrea
Jessurun in the shadows as future
participants in the welterweight elimi-
nation tourney.
Evening star., 1938-02-13
Weller OF CLASS
IN BIG BOUT HERE
TurieIIo, Who Fights Lucas
Tomorrow, Ranks Third
on National List,

~ NE OF the worlds most talented
I welterweights, swarthy Saverio
Y Turiello. will clash with bald
~ pated Johnny Lucas, Camden
croWd-pleaser, in the i0-round feature
bout at Turner's Arena tomorrow
night In the first Of a series of scraps
calculated to find an opponent for
Barney Ross. providing, of course, the
world l47-pound champion can be OBJ
tanned for a fuss here this summer.
Turiello, ranked only behind Cefer.
mo Garcia and Frankie Blair by the
National Boxing Association as Ross
leading challengers, has patterned his
style after that employed by Johnny
Dundee, former world featherweight
champion, and the first fighter Saverio
ever viewed in action.
Evening star., 1938-02-13
Northeast.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07

Though the tagging of a U. s. mail truck on Wednesday by Pa- trolman John "Jingles" Donahue has been settled amicably after con- ferences between postal and police authorities, the incident raised an interesting legal question. The rights of local and state police officers in regard to postal employees has beer. long debated.
 There are many who believe that right of way given vehicles car- rying United States mail is so ex- tensive that 1t would forbid even the issuance of tag to a mail driver by a policeman. However. others think differently and believe that mail drivers can be arrested for violations of traffic laws unless there is some special emergency.
 Several Test Cases
 There have been several test cas- es in the courts, but one of the ones most referred to was in Virginia. In that state policeman halted a mail truck and arrested the driver on a speeding charge. The driver was tried and convicted. Postal au- thorities protested and appealed to higher courts. Eventually the case reached the Virginia supreme court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
JOAN CRAWFORD
 SIGNS UP AGAIN

Hollywood, May 7- (UP)-Joan Crawford was at work under a new $1,500,000 contract today, which Hollywood regarded as an answer to complaint from theater owners that the red-haired actress and cer- tain other movie stars have lost their box office appeal.
 Miss Crawford signed with Metro GoldWyn-M Mayer studio for five more years, which may mean a record term of nearly 20 years service at the same studio.
 She will make three pictures a year, or a total of IS, for reported $1OO,OOO each. This is $25, ,000 less per picture than she has been receiving. The sudio was said to have opened negotiations with an offer to raise her to $150,000 a picture, but under a contract Of only one year. She reportedly traded the cash advant- age for a straight five-year contract, without the usual option clauses.
 If she desires, Miss Crawford may take two years off for stage work, Her husband, Franchot Tone, may turn down new contract at his wife's studio to try Broadway for a year, and she may join him later. Whatevef time Miss Crawford spends away from Hollywood on the stage will be added to the end o1 her contract, which means that 1t may run until 1945. She first signed with MGM in 1925 and has been with them since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
Policeman's Mail Truck Tagging Open To Argument

of errors. That tribunal ruled that the officer was within his rights Tn making the arrest and upheld the conviction. The court ruled that postal employees are bound by state laws, and are not above them.
 Patrolman Donahue tagged the mail truck Wednesday morning, claiming that it was illegally parked on Leavenworth street, opposite the courthouse. He said he had prev iously warned the driver, John Gar rity.
 Amicable Agreement Postmaster Charles Babin pro- tested and conferred at length with Police Superintendent William J. Roach. An amicable agreement was reached, with cooperation between the police and mail service assured in the future.
 In the opinion of some lawyers, TO policeman can halt a mail truck which is travelling between the post office and the railroad station, no matter how fragrant violation of the law is committed. It is likewise held that a policeman cannot re- move mail driver from his truck and place him under arrest, but can only give him summons to appear in court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
FIVE PER CENT OF
 PEOPLE ON RELIEF

Hartford, Conn, May 7-.(UP)- More than five per cent of Con- necticut's population, or one person out of every 20, was on town relief during March, the state welfare de- partment reported today.
 Relief during that month, the de- partment said, increased 34.4 per cent over March, 1887.
 In eastern Connecticut, where many textile mills have shut down in recent months, more than seven per cent of the popuation was re- ceiving town aid
 The Litchfield county area near Torrington and Winsted. heavily industrial, also showed sharp rise in relief cases during March, the department announced.
 State budgetary officials believed the department would exceed it's allotment for the fiscal year ending June 30 by more than $1,000,000 be- cause of the startling rise in relief cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
MURDER AGAINST
 MOTHER, HER SON

Seattle, May 7-CUP)-Prosecutor B. Gray Warner announced today that first degree murder charges would be filed next week against Mrs. Mary Eleanor Smith, 73, and her son, Decasto Earl Mayer, for the staying 10 years ago of Ensign James Eugene BaSsett.
 Warner revealed that the flooring of the small brown house in subur- ban Richland Highlands where Mrs. Smith said her son killed Bassett, would be torn up and inspected for blood stains.
 If we find blood it will be just as good as finding the body War ner asserted.
 Bassett has been missing since 1928.
 He said that the charges would De filed regardless of whether blood stains or parts of Bassett's body were found. Luke May, criminolo- yist, said that if Bassett were killed and his body hacked to pieces in the house, as Mrs. Smith said in a confession, the stains still would be apparent in cracks of the floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
Final Neuvs Flashes
SHOT HIMSELF IN BARRACKS

Danielson, Conn.,, May 7-UP)-Theron Whitehouse 21, North Woodstock, held on theft charge, snatched gun from state police mans holster in the local barracks today and shot himself in the head Taken to Day-Kimball hospital, Whitehouse was not expected to live. The holster was hanging in the barracks locker room. The youth, who was about to be presented in court, leaped from an officers clutches, grabbed the gun, and shot himself before he could be restrained
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
MUSSOL|NI IN
 HITLER CLIMAX
They Will End Visit By Two Speeches; Each
 Reads Others Essay
BY STEWART BROWN United Press Staff Correspondent

(UnlLeu fTeSS SLaII OOTTcSpOuucht)
 Rome. May 2. -tUP)- Fuehrer Adolf Hitler's visit to Premier Ben- ito Mussolini, his partner in the "Rome-Berlin Axis" reaches it's climax tonight when both leaders make formal speeches-agreed on in advance-reviewing their negotia- tions and advising Europe of their policies. It was understood that Hitler and Mussolini would confer informally this afternoon, complet- ing their negotiations, and that at that time they would compare texts of the speeches they had drafted for delivery and for broadcasting over an international radio hookup, at formal banquet at the Venice pal ace tonight. Well informed Italian sources said that no startling devel- opments should be expected and that the keynote of both speeches might be summarized as: Peaceful intentions and friendly solution of problems affecting Italy and Ger many"
 Czech Danger
 It was reported that one friendly solution involved the settlement of the Czechoslovakian German minor ity problem by use of the good offices of Great Britain, and that Hitler had expressed approval of the Ital- ian friendship with Britain and the proposed friendship treaty with France. Texts of the speeches were handed to the state printing office late yesterday. MuSsolini, who speaks good German, was able to read the text of Hitler's speech in German. He will give Hitler Ger man translation of his own speech The most important feature of the entire visit of the Nazi Fuehrer to the Fascist Duce was regarded as the negative one that they did not conclude military alliance.
 MussOlini Agrees
 They kept their own counsel on positive agreements. But the report in usually well informed diplomatic quarters was that Mussolini agreed:
 1. To support Germany's demand for colonies by using his influence at London in an effort to obtain set clement of this problem and, event. ually, a binding four-power peace pact. Mussolini's ideal of years, en- bracing Italy, Great Britain, France and Germany.
 2 To extend to Hitler his friend- ly diplomatic and moral support in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
Herman, Estelle Colan of Chicago Have Not Vet
 Fully Decided BABY'S GRANDFATHER
 IS AN OBSTETRICIAN Only Slim Hope Held Out at That for Saving
 Life of Baby

Chicago, May 7.- (UP) Herman and Estelle Colan debated today whether to stand by a decision to let their five-weeks-old daughter die instead of submitting her to an operation which medi- cal men said would doom the child to a lifetime of blind- ness. The baby, Helaine Judith Colan, is a victim of glioma of the retina of both eyes, malignant cancerous growth for which no cure is known. Physi- clans said 1t attacks the nerves Of the eyes and will spread to the brain and cause death if an opera tion is not performed. They believe the baby would have only fifty fifty chance to survive even If they are permitted to operate.
 Helaine's maternal grandfather, Dr. Morris L. Hershman, prominent obstetrician who first suspected presence of the disease, said last night that the parents had decided ito let nature take its course ard leave the baby's fate to the mercy of God"
 Parents Wavering
 The parents, however, were re- ported today to be wavering in their choice. Colan is 30 years old and dentist. His wife is g.
 q talked with by law by telephone" Dr. Hershman said. "He told me that he and my daughter had decided not to submit the child
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
CORPORATION TAX COLLECTIONS

Hartford, Conn.,, May 7.-lUP)-Tax col lections return by corporations during the first three quarters of the 1937-38 fiscal year were $242,27S higher than during the previous core spending period, it was reported today by State Tax Commissioner William H. Hackett. From July 1, 1887 to April 30, this year, Hackett said, $3,447, ,45O.O6 was collected, as compared with $3,2O517 .31 in 1936-37. Liquor taxes amounted to S2 591 and cigarette levies $1,27l ,O29.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
DAUGHTER BIDS
 MOTHER FAREWELL
On Eve of Mothers Day She Dies; Pathetic Tale
 of Her End

New York, May 7.-(UP) On the eve of Mothers day, a smartly dressed young woman fell dead fo self f-administered poison in buss terminal today. This note was found in her white purse:
 ITO whom this may concern:
 "I am drinking this poison in hope that it may rid this world of a pest.
 This is my story:
 "Please when I die, print this in hopes it may help some other poor girl.
 T started out when I was IA, running away from home, although I was careful of the company chose
 Time and time again was brought back and my dearest of all mothers would plead with my father and also with the authori- ties to give me into her care. This I never though was anything more than her duty. I did not relaize the sacrifice she was making for me.
 Father Left Home
 "When my father left home to go to another state to work and while he was gone my mother and I really became closer to one an- other than we had ever been. But when my father came home 1t was the same old six and seven.
 T stood it as long as could Cor thought could) and ran away with a boy.
 That was my downfall. Since that time:-
 "There is hardly a state in the east I have not been in, and I am now known and recognized as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
Sueeping Regulations For Traffic, Parking
They Have Been Recommended to Police Supt. Roach; Sergt. Patrick Foley of Traffic Squad Has
 Furnished Report

The most sweeping changes ever made in Waterbury's traffic and parking regulations are embodied in a set of recommendations now in the hands of Police Superintendent William J. Roach. The Democrat learned today. After study by the superintendent the recommenda- tons are expected to 4be~AturneG over to the board of police comnlis- sioners for approval.
 Recommended are the establish ment of 30 one-Way streets in the downtown section of the city, elim- jnation of all-day parking within many blocks of Exchange Place, shortening of parking time on many streets, drastic changes in the streets on which parking is allowed, and many revisions in the present regulations governing parking and traffic.
 Tn Form of Report
 The recommendations are in the form of a report submitted to Supt. Roach after survey of the traffic and parking situation by Sergt. Pat rick Foley of the traffic squad and James Little, police statistician.
 The report suggests that the fol- lowing be among the streets limited to one-way traffic: Phoenix avenue, Jefferson street, Park place, Gaf- fney place, Judd street, Water street, Brown street, Mitchell ave- nue, West Grove street, Ann street, Gilbert street and French street. It is recommended that number of other downtown streets be made one-Way.
 All-day parking, now allowed on Grand street, on the south side from the city hall to Meadow street, would be eliminated, as would all- day parking on the east side of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
EIGHT PERSONS FORGED TO FLEE
Driven From Their Home in Early Morning Hours
 By an Explosion

Eight persons, one of them a woman of 83, made their way to safety after an oil burner had eX- ploded few minutes before 6:30 o'clock this morning at the home of John Blake. 36 Capitol avenue. Fire which followed the explosion gutted the cellar and first floor of the two-and-a half story dwelling, while smoke and water damaged the second floor. Total damage was estimated at about $5,000 by Fire Marshal Den Lahey. A 1887 automobile parked in garage ill the cellar was destroyed. The heat from the flames was so intense that a gas meter was burned away, while heavy beams in the cellar were burned almost through. Bremen did an excellent job in keeping the entire structure from being con- stunned.
 All Were Asleep
 MT. and Mrs. Blake and their five children were asleep in bedrooms on the upper floor, when they were awakened by the smell of smoke. A moment or two later, the oil burner exploded. They made their way downstairs and outdoors through dense smoke. Mrs. Jenny Keane, 83, mother of Mrs. Blake, was asleep on the sunporch on the first floor, and was aided out of the building. All the occupants of the house had to flee in their night clothes.
 By the time MT. Blake, who IS a foreman at the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, got
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
Taxpayers Complain About Publication
Waterbury Republican, American Tax Lists Have Caused No End of Trouble to Hundreds of
 Property Owners

Complaints from hundreds of tax payers are arriving at the office Of the assessors and are being referred to the source of the assessment embroglio, The Waterbury Repub- lican and American. What the tax payers want to know is:
 Why does my tax bill differ from the lists of assessments published iil the Republican-American news papers?"
 The answer 10 this is:
 Because the Republican, -Amerl- can reporter who made arrange ments to get the lists several weeks ago, obtained them with the under standing that only assessment on property exceeding $3,000 in amount of valuation would be published. This means that when a taxpayer owns two lots, for instance, and one lot has valuation of $3,000 or more, and the other lot is assessed at, say, $500, only the lot valued at $3,000 or more has been listed by the news
 /Cay,fin,1ad On paUp Cl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07

Leary will appear. Friends, includ- ing Mayor Frank Hayes, and counsel, also objected to the usage of the term missing witness in connec- ton with MT. Leary's non-appear- ance before the jury. "He had no preliminary notification that lie would even be called as a witness, according to MT. Warehouse.
 No Missing Witness
 MT. Leary has been in the vicln- ity of Waterbury for the past two months and was available to call during that time" the lawyer con- tinued. He said that the subpoena was surprise, and that MT. Leary could not be termed a missing witness" under such circumstances
 No Information
 No information is available re- garding MT. Learys whereabouts The Alcorn aides have declined tC discuss the subject, aside from say ing that they have not located MT Leary. Attorney Warehouse said he believed MT. Leary's family woule be successful in reaching him to in form him of the subpoena whicf was left under the door of his home last Thursday.
 Counsel accepted his absence a' "a business trip" Mrs. Leary &C., companied her husband.
 The jury concluded the ninth week of it's investigations yester- day when it adjourned ata 5:15 o'clock after having questioned Carl D. Olsen, on leave from duties at the Waterbury Trust Company, for several hours. The only other wit ness of the day was Harry A. Han- igan, assistant secretary of the Dia- mond Ginger Ale Company.
 Reconvene Monday
 The jury will reconvene Monday at 10 o'clock to commence its 10th
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
WAGES, HOURS
 FIGHT STARTED
Battle Expected to Be More Bitter-Passage'
 Is About Conceded
By REED s. DUNHAM nited Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Corresp0ndent)
 Washington, May 7.-UP-Op- ponents and proponents of the wages and hours bill began campaigns to- day to amend it before the house passes it. The opponents, composed largely of southern Democrats, seek to strike out the bills wage provi. sions or to lower them for southern industries.
 The other group, which include. many leaders of the move to enact federal legislation immediately, vii try to have the bill inaugurate the 40 hour week and the 40 cents all hour minimum wage at once instead of by. gradual stages over three years.
 Both groups have 16 days before the bill can be considered. When that period ends-May 23-even op- ponents of the bill admit that it will pass. But it's enactment as law still remains doubtful because of threats of filibuster against it in the senate.
 Adjournment Delayed
 Whatever the outcome, it appear ed that congressional leaders would have to abandon their hope of ad- journment in the week of June l. If the house decides on May g to con- slider the bill, it was believed that at least a week of debate would be nec- essary before a final house vote could be obtained
 However, after the house demon- stration yesterday. when 2l8 mem- bers completed a petition to dis charge the rules committee from further consideration of bill that it had refused week ago to send to the floor, even the chance of a successful senate filibuster appeared
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
CIRCUS PEOPLE
 DENY RUMORS

Boston, May 7.-(UP-Reports that labor trouble threatened to halt performances of Ringing Brothers & Barnum & Bailey circus here and might force postponement of it's appearance in Brooklyn, N. Y, Monday, were denied today by President John Ringing North.
 North said he had signed an agreement with the American Fed eration of Actors, an A. F. of l.. affiliate, following strike in New York last month. A. F. of A Pres1- dent Ralph Whitehead reportedly had said new labor difficulties threatened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
DESPONDENCY IS
 CAUSE OF DEATH

Boston, May 2 - (U.P0 = Des- pondency over a lengthy illness was blamed today for the death leap of Alma Doughty, 32, Brookline maid. into murky Charles river last night
 A passing motorist noticed wo- mans hat and handbag on West Boston bridge. Investigating, he found this note:
 T hope you won't think badly of me, but I could not go on like this. Thanks million for all you have done for me. Alma"
 Police grappling hooks recovered her body an hour later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
WILLIAM ). COX
 WILL HELP CITY
Highway Commissioner Asks Bids for Two PrOj=
 ects in Waterbury

Highway Commissioner William J. Cox has announced that bids will be received at the State Office Build ing, Room 506, Hartford, Conn.,, un- til l D. m., Monday, May 23d, for seven projects of varying types.
 Included in this work will be Fed eral Aid Project No. 47C covering 871O it. of reinforced concrete pave ment and about 500 it. of bitumi- nous pavement on South Main St. in Waterbury, This proposed inn provement starts just north of the Waterbury -Naugatuck town line at the Platt's Mill road and extends northerly to Lounsbuly street. The concrete is of varying widths from A it. to GA it. while the bituminous macc Sam construction consists of widening, varying from to 28 feet. The Merritt Parkway projects (Coptin,,od or, paOp C1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
FREE OF BONDS

Boston, May 7-(UP)-Mrs. Rose c. Shaw of Revere was free of mar ital bonds today because she didn't want to be an acrobat.
 She was granted a divorce from Otis D. Shaw, Chicago acrobat, on grounds of cruel and abusive treat ment after she testified he en- rolled her in his act and made her hold two men on her shoulders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-07
JOE CROWN HAS SON

Washington, May 7.-(UP)-Hospital au- thorities today reported Mrs Joe Cronin, wife of the manager of the Boston Red Sox, and her new born son doing we'll at Garfield hospital. The child was born last night at $40 o'clock and weighed seven pounds four ounces. Mrs. Cronir is the adopted daughter of Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senator's Csonin flew here from Boston to be with his wife.