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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08

Not only the New Haven railroad but Connecticut and the other states which it serves would be ad- versely affected if the bill now be- fore congress to limit the length of freight trans to 70 cars were to be enacted, according to opinions ex- pressed by railroad officials.
 The measure, if made law, would increase the expense of railway op- eration by raising the costs of la bor and equipment and by decreas- ing the high efficiency of operation achieved through the operation of long, high speed trains, such as the Maine Bullet and the Speed Witch; any anything which would increase operating expenses would injure the railroads, especially right after a year when the annual rate of return on property investment for all class l , railroads was less than one-half of one per cent. (The New Haven had a sizeable deficit last year.
 Handicap
 It has been pointed out by rail of- ficials generally that, even though the carriers have been allowed some increase in rates by the Interstate Commerce Commission, they will not be in a position where they can stand the burdensome restrictions which enforcement of the 70-car law would impose. When railroad earnings are im- paired, so is their purchasing power, and this would directly affect Con- necticut, it is claimed. J. J. Policy, president of the association and for mer head of the New Haven, has shown that the railroad in 1887 bought materials and supplies or fuel in 95 of Connecticut,s 169 cit ies and towns, distributed through out every one of the eight counties. Should this purchasing be curtained, it would react unfavorably upon em- ployment in this state. Throughout the country the railroads spent $900, 100000 for materials, supplies and fuel in 12,174 cities and towns, all of which would be affected to a greater or lesser degree.
 Injure State
 The 70-car bill would likewise hurt Connecticut indirectly, it is alleged, by causing congestion of freight traffic in the New York met ropolitan area where even at an ex- tremely low level of traffic about 15,000 freight cars, including HOO cars of foodstuffs, must be handled daily, 60 per cent of it on car floats or on lighters to and from ship side. Because of the huge passenger trat- fic entering and leaving New York. this huge freight business must be handled in a limited number of hours and operation of trains of more than 70 cars is a necessary factor in bringing freight into and out of the metropolitan area with out causing congestion and delay.
 Manufacturers, farmers and ship pers everywhere, railroad officials claim, would be subject to delays
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
We0ther710ra In
 Variety Offering

Today might have been April 1, so far as weather was con- cerned. For Waterburians arose to a bright sunlit dawn and, at mid morning it started to snow, changing to sleet at noon.
 Prediction is for rain later today. Thus, the gamut of the weatherman's assortment ap- peared almost complete at 1880 o'clock and all that might de- velop further to bear out New England's temperate climate theory remained 8 hurricane, typhoOn, cloudburst, thunder storm, or cyclone.
 These developments, however, may occur ansy time now, ac- cording to Joe Zilch, who looks on the uncertainty of the weather with much the same eyes as he regards the fifth Mrs. Zilch and she, says Joe, "is the eleventh wonder of the world for temperament. You may quote me-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
STUDENTS ATTEND
 NEW YORK FARLEY
Three Local Girls Danbury Undergrads, at Confer
 ence Sessions Today

Students and members of the fac- ulty of the Danbury State Teachers college will attend the Thirteenth Annual Spring Conference of the Eastern States Association of Pro- fessional Schools for Teachers at Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, to- day and tomorrow.
 From this city, Frances Murphy Sophia Gailius and June LeandeI will attend. Eleanor McConville o1 Woodbury will be present and Olive Hine of Southbury will attend. All are students at the Danbury school
 The Student Council will provide bus transportation for 56 students and six faculty members who VII attend the Friday morning confer ence sessions and the evening ban' quet. In the afternoon various ex'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
llLOST AS STORE
 IS SWEPT AWAY

Jasper, Ga, April s-tUP)-Elev- en persons, occupants of a store which was swept away last night by flood waters of Talona creek, were missing today and feared drowned.
 The store stood on the bank of the creek at Whitestone, q few miles north of here. A cloudburst struck the area last night, swelling the small creek into torrent.
 Reported missing: MT. and Mrs. Carter Connor and their six chil- dren; Carl Lindsey, Mrs. Connor's brother; two little girls named Ponder.
 It was feared that other dwellings in the path of the stream had been washed downstream, imperilhng the lives of occupants.
 Reports that houses were swept away at Talking Rock, between Whitestone and Jasper, could not be confirmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08

Approximately twenty Mattatuck Council Boy Scouts, supervised by Executive David Babson and As- sistant Executive Henry Sandy" Donahue, will attend the regional conference of New England Boy Scouts in Worcester, Mass, Thurs day, April q.
 The days program will be brought to a climax at banquet where l5 discussion groups on all kinds of scout activities will meet and dis cuss problems with other scouters from all over New England.
 Every patrol and troop in the To- cal council are making plans for the camporee, June 3, 4 and 5, at the new camp site. This will be the first time the Plymouth area has been used by the local coun- cil.
 The new "Elements of Scout Leadership" will be given scouters starting Tuesday evening, April 19, at 2 o'clock at Leavenworth high school. The first part, "Introduc- ton to Scouting" is open to all leaders, troop committeeman, scout- masters and assistant Scoutmasters. The course will be given on three successive evenings, April 19 and 26 and May 3.
 The second part of the course Troop Operation" will be offered on two Saturday afternoons and evenings, May and 14 at the Full ton Park Field House.
 The third part, Short Term Camping" will be held on May q, the place to be announced later.
 The April scout calendar of events follows:
 Thursday, 21st, Annual Regional meeting-Worcester, Mass, Audi torium.
 Saturday, 23d, Mattatuck Coun- Gil Press club tour through the Wa terbury Democrat plant, 10 a. m.
 Monday, 25th-Troop IS, Sts. Pe- ter and Pauls church, Waterbury Father and Son banquet.
 Thursday, 28th-Naugatuck dis trict meeting-Naugatuck "Y"-5:15 p. m.
 The April scout board of review schedule follows:
 Monday, 18th-District "C"-- Troop 34-Christ Chapel-7:3O p. m.
 Friday, 22d-District "B" Troop 4St. Thomas church, 7::3O p. m.
 Wednesday, 27th-District 'E"-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
CITY PLEBESCITE
 CALLED IN WOBURN

Woburn, Mass, April &UP)- Mayor William E. tCage Emp Kane will hold America first municipal plebiscite to determine the attitude of Woburn's 10000 voters toward his plan to place tipsy tipplers in a rolling lions cage.
 He has set the confidence" cleo tion for Sunday, April 24, the same date that another plebiScite-Hitler'S will be held in Austria. The fiery ex-marine will not con- fine his plebiscite to the cage issue, but also will ask the voters opinion of his municipal beano games-like- wise the first in the country-and his drive for economy in govern ment.
 Regular polling officers will be asked to contribute their services, but if they refuse, volunteers will be assigned. Kane said he would pay for the ballots himself if necessary, but hoped others would contribute to the cost.
 The mayor announced the pleb- iScite after the city council last night again failed to ratify his order of Jan. IS for municipal pay cuts. With budget appropriations likewise stalled, many city employees are go- ing payless for the fifth consecutive week. Twenty-eight, including sev- eral school teachers, have signed a district court complaint.
 Kane already has built 6 lions cage on wheels for the confinement of drunks, but has used it thus far only for display purposes. Later he intends to place trunks inside and ride them through city streets until they are sober.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
GOV. HURLEY TO BE NO PUPPET
Some Dictator 800 Miles Away Hit By Massa=
 Cflusetts Executive

Chiccps:e Falls, Mass, April g. (UP)-G)vernor Charles F. Hurley Democrat, has served notice to some dictator 500 miles away that Massachusetts governorshir is not on the auction block"
 His fRearers, some 200 Kiwanians interpreted the challenge as in- tended for President Roosevelt's secretary son James, whose adoption of Ma ssachusetts as his home state has given rise to Democratic hopes that he might run for governor or lieuterant-governor this year.
 Again tossing the gauntlet to the federal administration, Hurley as- sailed three Reoseveltian policies.
 T have made it clear that I am opposed to the child labor amend ment to the federal constitution, '' Hurley said. T have made my po- sition clear with reference to the trade agreements and flood control I will stand by those positions even though they may not be pleasing to some dictator 500 miles way.
 T am completely confident that the governorship is not on the auc- tion block, no matter what some per- sons may believe ."
 Hurley told of political rumors' that the federal administration sought 8 candidate to oppose Hur- ley's reelection because he had of- tended the New Dealers.
 Whatever others may care to do, Ii he said, T will do my utmost to work for the people of my state. T will be no Charlie Mccarthy allowing others to pull the string and make my lips move in state menus which are inconsistent witL the best interests of all the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
LEAKING GAS MAIN
 PROVES MENACE

Grafton, Mass, April 8-(UP)- Workmen strove today to mend cracks in an Illuminating gas main pipe line and restore service to sur rounding homes.
 The gas supply was shut off last night as the only means of extin- gushing flames that belched 50 feet in the air from Assures in the pipe, cracked by dynamiting at the road side. Bremen and volunteers had tried vainly for seven hours to put out the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
Your Army Makes a Capitol Appearance

The doughty doughboys, the engineers with their hairy ears," and the caissons went rolling along past the Capitol as the Army paraded in a dual celebration of Army Day and the 21st anniversary of the entry of the United States into the World War. The troops pictured above are about to swing into Constitu- tion Avenue to be reviewed by
 President Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
CITY EMPLOYES
 GET NO PAY

Putnam, Conn.,, April 8tCUP)- City employees went without their pay checks today due to a squabble between Mayor Harry c. Kelly and the common council over appoint ment of new town clerk.
 Clerk Joseph Bove resigned Tues day night. Since then the mayor and the council have been arguing over procedure in naming his sue ceSsor. All checks and bills must be signed by the clerk.
 Two aldermen showed up at a special council meeting last night. Since tn Ire was no quorum, no ac- ton was taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
Railroads Protest
 7O-Car Limitation
Freight Business in Connecticut to Feel Adverse Af= fects of Government Restriction on Number of Cars

and generally poorer rail service. Both shipperse and farmers organ
 nations hay eofhcially protested to
 congress against enactment of the bill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
TRIAL DELAYED

Trial of Fein Haider of East Main street on charges of indecent assault has been postponed until Tuesday morning. At that time he will be arraigned in superior court before Judge Ernest A. IngliS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
Unemployed Present
 Request On Relief
Welfare Department Superintendent Agrees on Plan.
 to Expedite Matters; Equal Deal for All Assured

to present their cases to the workers in charge of interviewing.
 Seek Conference
 The association plans 6 confer" ence Monday with WPA adminis- trator Vincent J. Sullivan at New Haven, it was reported. and 8 meet ing of the executive board of the association will be held Monday night at 53 Spencer avenue. A gen. eral meeting is scheduled for Thurs day night at the same hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
VETERAN BREEDER

Capt. Otto Wohlauf, born in Aus tria, bought his first greyhound in Oklahoma in 1913 and has been one of Americas leading breeders of racing dogs ever since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
20 Boy Scouts Going
 ToWorcester Dinner
Regional Conference Slated April 2l-New Camp Site
 to Be Used for First Time for CampOree

Troop 11-Bunker Hill church.
 7:30 p. m.
 Friday, 29th-District "D"-Troop
 9-St Francis church, 7:3O D. m. Wenntmogue District Board of
 Review 2nd Friday of each month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
A TRUSTING TRIO

Barney Ross and his boxing man. agers, Sam Plan and Art Winch, operate without contract since their last agreement expired in 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
ICE SPORT POPULAR

Almost a quaretr of 8 million persons paid to see the g ski and skating shows in Madison Square Garden during the past winter sea- SO1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08

London had over 5000 false fire alarms last year. and nearly half of them were malicious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08

cursions about the city will be made under the guidance of faculty mem- berS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-08
GoUersnor's NoaU
 A Girl Scout

Hartford, Cenn., April g. (UR)-Gov. Wilbur L. Cross became a Girl Scout today.
 A delegation of Connecticut Girl Scouts paid the governor an annual birthday visit today, awarding him 8 Scout pin and an associate membership in the group.
 The governor will be 7e Sum- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
|CLUB TO OFFER STAMP EXHIBIT
Overlook k-COttage Park Members Plan Event in
 School Friday

Conrad Carlsrud will be in charge of the May meeting Of the Overlook Cottage Park Club, Inc. Friday eve- ming at the Kingsbury school gym nasium at 7:30 o'clock. The stamp exhibit contest will be held at that time.
 Officers of the club for 1937-38 follow: President. Frank Minnaman, 135 Pennington avenue; first vice. president, Arthur Bliss, 5 Randolph avenue; second vice-prcsident, c. II. Carlsrud, 120 Cloves terrace; hird vice-prt lent, Lou.3 Watkins, 08 Clinton street; secretary, Harold Hadley, 593 Cooke street; treasurer Mrs. William Guilfoile. IA Oakland avenue; editor, Mrs. F. w. Ineson, BIO Lincoln street; business mana ger, Joseph Kenney, 103 Roberts street; assistant business manager, William Synnott, 75 Fleming street; committee chairmen: program, Jos eph Brenneis; sewers and streets, Frederick Van Valkenburg; utilities, Henry Preusser; parks, Conrad Carlsrud; schools, Mrs. Wagner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
S0UIRES REHEARSE FOR ANNUAL REVUE
Minstrel Show to Feature Circles Observance of
 Fourth Anniversary

Final plans were completed this week for the annual presentation of the Columbian Squires Minstrel show. which will be the highlight of the fourth anniversary of the circles founding in this city. The show is to be presented on Friday, May 20, at the Waterbury Wom- ems club.
 Michael McCiivney circle, 124, Co., luunbian Squires, was founded on Sunday, May 20, 1884, at the old Columbus club on Grand street with members of the Bishop OLeary cir cle of Springfield, as well as rep resentatives of the Boy Life Bureau in New Haven, taking an active part in the ceremonies. Only one mem- Der of that original class of Squires is still active. He Is John Honan. B member of this years minstrel troupe.
 Director Patrick J. Wallace has spent a strenuous two weeks in drill ing his cast for it's routine in Fra ternity Banquet" and has secured several guest acts in addition to the Squires' efforts. Among the 1888 soloists will be: Edgar Jackson, Will liam Joyce, James Arnold, David Scadden, Harry Stover. Richard Meehan and Ned Daly. Fun-making has been entrusted to the Luddy twins, Peter and James, Francis Fitzmaurice. Dick Leonard and Jo- seph Stevens.
 Chief Squire Gregory Gilmartin will be master of ceremonies or tosstmaster.
 A complete rehearsal will be held Friday night at the Columbus club and all members are requested tc be present promptly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Boy Ties Girl For 2nd Place m Baby Contest
Lawrence DiPersio, Charmaine Micllaud Have 2,7OO Votes Each as Most Popular Baby Contest Calls
 Forth Greater Effort By COntenders

you have five, or maybe, ten sub scriptions in book, they count at 200 votes each for your favorite BABY. Thus, with five subscrip- tions to THE DEMOCRAT, (when official, of course,) you would add 1000 votes; with 10 subscriptions, 2,000 votes.
 And either 1000 or 2000 votes right now will put your FAVORITE right up among the contenders. Suppose your BABY now has 900 votes, and you turned in 10 sub scriptions: Why, then your BABY would have 2,9O0 votes and be in second place in the CONTEST!
 Tied for Second HOnors
 Today we present some of the contenders, giving Margaret Lemere of 265 South Main street, the same position she's held for three days first.
 Tied for second place in yester- days count are Lawrence DiPersio one year old son of MT. and Mrs Vincent DiPersio, of 28O Plank road and Charmaine Michaud. 3M year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Albert Michaud, of 112 Cherry street. Both Bit Pensive Lawrence seems to be a bit pen- sive in his photo; but 50 does Char maine. He's apparently possessed oi light hair and Charmaine has the dark hair of her namesake--you re- member, Charmaine, the heroine in What Price Glory"
 Lawrence, or Larry. as we suppose he is or will be called, doesn't think much of the chances of the girls in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Italian Veterans

National Adjutant Angelo Pos senate of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. s. announces the appointment by John Dc Pastino. national com mander, of Attorney James Nor caldi of New Haven, Conn, to the chairmanship of the national legislative committee of the Ital- ian American World War Veterans of the U. s.
 Attorney Morcaldi is well known throughout the United States hay ing served as captain of the Ford ham University's football team in 1917, when that team won the championship.
 He is presently judge advocate of the Connecticut department of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. s.
 At the same time 1t was an- nounced that Major Michael J. Galullo of Waterbury, Conn.,. has also been appointed to serve on that national committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Fannick Post

"It Can Happen Here" a forum discussion of both propositions, was held last night at a joint meeting of David Fanni-k post and auxiliary, Jewish War Vet erans, at Roosevelt hall. Comman- der Rudolph Hennick and Presi- dent Mrs. Mollic Fidler, of the auxiliary, presided.
 Delegates and alternates to at tend the state convention in New Haven Saturday and Sunday were named. All officers of the organiza- tons and numerous members were chosen.
 The official J. W. F. emblc"' and the American flag will be placed on graves of all Jewish veterans Memorial Day and Israel Helfand is chairman of the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Worcester Post, of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. S., in the Worcester Me- morial Auditorium, preceded by parade in which 5000 persons participated, including two Bat talions of the 18lst Regiment Massachusetts National Guard.
 A large group was present from Waterbury and several parts of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
D. U. of V.

Participation in Memorial Day ceremonies in Waterbury was vot- ed last night by Mary Caswell Tent, Daughters of Union Vet erans. The group will cttend Trim ity church services May % and services at the Immaculate Con- ception church on Memorial Day. A dinner will be served at the ar mory on Memorial Day. Mrs. May Hoffman presided at the meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Girls ScOrned
 "They're soft" he said, scornful- ly. They may be all right for the sprint at the start of the voting but when the going gets tough, then it's a boy every time who'll lead the race"
 On the other hand. Charmainc seems to feel that the race will be to the swift and she wants to know who can say but what the swift may not be the strong and able to run a very good race, too.
 And the Ret0rt
 "Quelle blageur, cct homme la," she remarked, or something like that in her native tongue. "Jc spere q'il fini le dernier." (Or something aoout hoping that he finishes last) Both Lawrence and Charmaine have 2,700 votes each so you can sec that they are really rivals for prob- able prize winning races.
 GET YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS IN AT ONCE, PLEASE!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Arrangement Committee, Alder man Alfred A. Bianchi, Sergeant Carlo Peperella, and National Historian Capt. Thomas Yess, of the Italian American World War Veterans of U. S., all of Wor- cester, Mass.
 The placing of the wreath was part of the exercises in connec. tion with christening of the Ma tional and Post Colors of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
ENGINEERS PLAN
 MADISON FARLEY

The Connecticut section of the American Institute of Electrical En- gineers will meet at the Madison Country club, Saturday, May 2l, for a dinner and program of sports.
 Tracy Smith of this city will be a member of the prize committee, while Vincent J. Hayes will be q member of the golf committee and Sidney E. Warner will be mem ber of the publicity committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

You don't get something for noth- ing in this world and even if you don't have to work to win some of the $20O cash prizes in THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST, you MUST send in your subscriptions promptly, 50 that the votes can be counted.
 The BABY editor knows of a doz- en contestants who are holding back votes and this means that when the subscriptions do come in 1t is very difficult to check them all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

ton of new units of the Italian American World War veterans. Eight states have now well es- tablished departments.
 Standing at attention from left to right are: Past Commander Carmine Barone of Worcester Post. No. 3, Italian American World War Veterans of U. S.. Monsr. G. Maffei, General Thomas F. Foley, chief of police; Anthony Mallozzi, general chairman of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Behind The Lines
American Legion

A delegation of members of Corp. C0yle post, American Legion, will visit Hamden tonight to par ticipate in the monthly district meeting and the caucus on nOmi- nations for district and state de- partment offices. The session, which will be attended by repre- sentatives of 30 posts, will be one of the most important held in sev- cral months. Several contests are in evidence for the various nomi- nations.
 Junior Vice Commander George KarnOfsky will head the local dele gati0n.
 William Wilson post as well as Casper Davis post of Watervillc will be represented at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

National Commander John De- Pastino of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. S., of Waterbury, Conn, is shown above placing a wreath at the Soldiers Memorial monument in Worcester, Mass.
 The ceremonies marked but one of several recent occasions in which Commander DePastino and his staff from Waterbury have of- ficiated at the formal organiza-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

at one time and to count them in the official standings.
 So, PLEASE TURN IN ALL OF THE SUB s 0 R IPTIONS YOU HAVE, YOU PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF SOME POPULAR BABY, and help us to keep the CONTEST up to date. Then, you may have NEW BOOKS and keep going until the end in good order, up to date.
 Count Subscriptions
 Now take look at the record. If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
CYMNASTIC GROUP
 HOST TO PARENTS

Originally scheduled for June 4, the Parents night program of the Waterbury Gymnastic society was postponed until June II at a special