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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Mercy Killing" Society Is Fighting To Make 1t Legal

New York, Jan. 17-(UP)-The National Society for the Legalization of Euthanasia (mercy killing) began campaign today to achieve its aims through federal and state legisla- tion.
 Formation of the society was an- nounced yesterday by Dr. Charles Francis Potter, president and leader of the first Humanist Society of New York. Its members believe that, with adequate safeguards, incurable sufferers should be permitted to choose immediate death.
 "The Christian church, especially the Roman Catholics, I have been told, will bitterly oppose euthana- sia," Potter declared. "The legal profession may say that there are insuperable obstacles to the passing of laws, and medical men may bring u ptheir Hippocratic oath. But com- mon men and women, faced with the practical problems of whether or not they will let their loved ones suffer torment for months before death, will cut through al lthis ans cient red tape and somehow make it possible to do the decent and right thing. There is sure to be someone who says it is against the 10 com mandments of Moses, who said Thou shalt not kin.' Perhaps the time has come to forget Moses and listen to tn ewords of Jesus, Blessed are the merciful.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
REV. ISRAEL NOE
 STILL FASTING

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 17-CUP)- The Rev. Israel Harding Noe, who entered his 18th day without food or water today in an attempt to prove that man can be immortal leaned across desk and said he was not the same man he was year ago.
 A different man he was, he said and on different plane from the rest of us. He lives on a spiritual plane," we live on "a natural plane" Only the name, Israel Harding Noe, binds his past to his present. for he believes fasting has chcanged him mentally, physically and spiritually He thinks this change is likely to go on-that it is, in fact, a continuous process-and that each passing hour burns away impurities and "refines the pure gold of character. He plans that this process shall continue un- til some vague tomorrow when he will have proved that miracles can and do happen, that the spirit can sustain the body, unaided by food or drink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
RUSSIA AIMS AN
 ATTACK AT JAPAN
Sterner Policy Against All 'HOoliganism'- France
 Too Is Criticised

Moscow, Jan. 17.-(UP).-A sterner policy against Japanese and Man chukuo "Hooliganism" against Soviet Russia, was demanded today by Andrea A. Zhadanov, chairman of the foreign affairs committee, as the supreme court resumed session. "The commissariat of foreign affairs must be more determined with regard to provocation by Japanese and Man chukuoan agents" the Leningrad Community party secretary said. we demand that the commissariat take immediate steps to end Hooli- ganism on the part of Japanese agents"
 RascalS In France
 Zhadanov then discussed the sit uation in France, declaring: T do not understand what is happening in France and why a government with which we have such close and good relations tolerates the existence of all kinds of rascals of Russian origin. The commissariat of foreign affairs must take into consideration this defect on the part of a gov ernment with whom we have a pact If mutual assistance.
 Why do they tolerate the exist snce of terrorist anti-Soviet organ zatsbns on French territory"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Dancer Mitzi Mayfair Will Not Wed Her Huge Fiance

in a dreadful miS-impreSsion. T regret to announce that their en- gagement is now broken. Misrepre- sentation and sensationalism have done their damage"
 But this appeared to be such an idyllic romance? Well" explained Mrs. Mayfair, MT. Hoffman is in a conservative business and he just objected to the manner in which the whole thing was handled" Oh, MT. Hoffman called it of? Well, they quarreled and just broke it up." Did he object to being called "big, blond brute?" Tt wasn't that ex- actly. It was everything" Mrs, Mayfair said that 'Mitzi is home with me, and naturally she feels badly about it." Is there no hope of a reconciliation? Well, I don't know about that. I would say that it's definitely off,"
 Miss Mayfair said nothing. Last Friday she had been almost too ex- cited to talk, let alone dance. She had pointed proudly to a ring which Hoffman had given her, and had discussed their future. I'm going tc give up dancing for good after we're married" she explained. '"The Broadway business is sort of wacky It wouldn't niiE with nice, happy marriage. He's not the playboy type" Hoffman could not be reached today. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
MATCHMAKING
 MOTHER ON WAY

Boston, Jan. 17-(UP)-Newbury- ports hitch-hiking mother, her baby son left behind with its father, was expected to board a bus for New York today on the first leg of trip she hopes will end in Cali fornia.
 The first attempt of Mrs. Joan Darcy Racki, 19, to hitch-hike to her home state ended abruptly in Gardner Friday night when police found her with her 10-month- old son Richard and two suitcases at the roadside.
 Her husband Alexander, g, city laborer, went to Gardner yesterday and brought her and the baby back to Newburyport. but the "reconcili- ation' was brief. She stopped only long enough to repack her bag be- fore leaving for Boston. She arrived here last night.
 T know it's a pretty tough job to get to California by hitch hiking, but that is the only place I have friends" she said. T didn't want to leave my baby. When we came back from Gardner, my husband took him into his mothers house and left him there. When I asked him why he didn't bring the baby back to the car, he said that his mother could take care of it better than I could"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
ELOPING COUPLE
 COMPLETELY LOST

Kane, Pa.. Jan. 17-(UP)-The fate of 18-year-old Florence Will Hams and her 57-year-old. married suitor was hidden today in the now-covered mountains of north westren Pennsylvania. The girl dis appeared last Tuesday, police said, with c. c. Vandermark, whose wife is 80 years old. Vandermark's auto mobile was found abandoned at the end of a country road, and inveSti- gation disclosed that he had spoken of living a mountain cave. State Trooper Andrew Hichenko, in com mand of searching party of ap- proximately 10C men, said that Vandermark and Miss Williams had purchased supplies indicating that they had planned a long stay in the mountains.
 Additional snowfall brought the search to a temporary halt. Hichen- ko feared that their fate would remain hidden until spring. If they had become lost, he said, they might have been frozen.
 Vandermark, who was married when he was l6, was said to have hinted to several friends ill the village of Gardeau that he planned to run away to the mountains and live in a cave
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
SUPREME COURT
 SESSION TODAY
Justice Sutherland Pres ent for Last Time;
 Stanley Reed There
By RUSSELL TURNER

(Unlted PreSS StaH COrreSpOndent)
 Washington, Jan. 17-(UP)-The supreme court at noon today began the last session in which retiring Justice George Sutherland sat on the bench.
 Before the court sat Stanley F. Reed, U. s. solicitor general. nomi- mated by President Roosevelt to fill Sutherland's place, took his present official seat.
 Absent from the court on the final day of Sutherland's tenure was Jus tice Benjamin ". Cardozo, seriously ill at his home with recurring heart attacks.
 Reeds appearance at the $l2,000,- 900 marble court building set up a flutter of excitement. Photographers and autograph hunters beseiged him as he walked in the entrance.
 Reed Congratulated
 Reed sat in the courtroom at his customary place as solicitor general Attorneys practicing at the supreme court bar surrounded the new court nominee to offer congratulations.
 Seated directly behind Reed was Sen. Sherman Minton, D., Ind, one of the many persons who figured in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
BOUD0IR BANDIT
 IS VERY POLITE

Boston, Jan. 17-OP)-A boudoir bandit who tarried for a 15-minute chat bound Miss Anna c. Daniels, g, to her bed in her Back Bay apartment and robbed her of $40 and a gold ring eraly today.
 She told police the bandit, carry ing flashlight and a revolver, shook her awake saying:
 Don't be nervous, grille. I'm just here for money"
 He tied her to a chair with pieces of clothing and gagged her with a stocking, she said, while he rified her possessions.
 Then removing the bonds and or dering her back into bed, she said, he tied her hands to the back of the bed. He conversed casually with her for IS minutes, ending with:
 well, I've hung around here long enough. I'll get going but I'll be back in Is minutes to release you"
 Miss Daniels released herself and called police. The bandit did not return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

States Attorney Lewis recom- mends the work be done by Gril- fenhagen & Associates, Ltd, the firm which made the charter comnis- sion investigation several years ago and Of which William J. Armstrong, Controller Rowland's personal ac- countant. is former enp!oye.
 Demands of Citizens
 Acting on demands of a 'citi- zens' committee" which called on MT. Lewis today. four girls and woman began work on checking" vouchers. receipts, purchase orders, and the like in the controllers office today. MT. RoWland's accountants refused to identify the "employes" and objected to such Identification being obtained.
 Members of the citizens com mittee," headed by William F. Burke president of the Merit System as- Sociation branch in Waterbury, OS- car Warner and Frederick L. Nuhn, sent 8 letters to members of the board of finance and the board of aldermen in which the following resolution" Of the Citizens Good Government Association of Water bury" was enclosed:
 Resolution Adopted
 Be It Resolved: That we tax payers and residents as citizens and voters of the city and town of Wa terbury do hereby demand that a complete independent investigation and audit of the management of the financial affairs of the City of Wa terbury for the year 1887 and any prior years necessary be made at once under the selection, supervision and direction of City Controller Sherwood L. Rowland
 And Be It Further Resolved: That all records of the Comptrol- ler's office not properly accounted for under section 23 of the charter as amended by the Special Acts of 1881 be delivered immediately to the successor comptroller. Sherwood L. Rowland in accordance with the said section :"
 signed By Attorney McLmden
 The communication was signed by John F. McLinden. local attorney who appeared for the Fusion party in the litigation of the election re- count in superior court last Octo- Der, as temporary secretary" of the Citizens Good Government ASso- citation of Waterbury"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
P. ). COSTELLO LOST DECISION
Judge Dickenson Has Up= held Com. J. M. Lynch
 in No Compensation

Judge Edwin c. Dickenson in su- perior court today sustained the de- cision of Compensation Commission CT James M. Lynch in dlsmissing the appeal of Patrick J. Costello, former member of the city fire department, who alleged he was hurt in the Gar den building fire, in November, 1884 Commissioner Lynch denied the compensation claim and the appeal was taken to the superior court. The appeal was argued several weeks ago
 Memorandum of Ruling
 The complete memorandum of de- cision by Judge Dickenson is as follows:
 MEMORANDUM ON DECISION
 The commissioner has found the claimant suffered mild muscle strain of his back" either on November 24th or 18th, 1884, from which he was fully recovered when he returned to his employment on December ', 1884.
 A defendants surgeon, who treated the claimant at the time of his injury, examined him again on November 18th, and superficially on December 9th, testified that on the last date the claimant said he
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
By RONALD G. VAN TINE United Press Staff Correspondent


 New York, Jan. 17.-(UP)-Mitzi Mayfairis "big, blond brute" called the whole thing off today. The petite dancers plans to marry AL fred Hoffman, the ginger ale and beverage man, blew up in cloud of what was termed "undignified pub licity. Miss Mayfair, g, beautiful and famous, had announced that she and the "big brute"-he towers over her because he is large and she's about as big as a minute were that way" and might be mar ried on her birthday, June 6. Pic lures appeared in the newspapers, showing the dancer stretched on a lounge and smiling prettily at a photograph of Hoffman. She ex- plained then why she showed up so often at a night club to see her dance:
 'I guess it's one-half affection and the other half he's guarding his rights" Today, three days later, came the following announcement from Great Neck, N. Y, home of Mrs. Juanita Mayfair: :-"Unfortun- ate and most undignified publicity, which occurred after my daughters announced engagement to MT. AL fred Hoffman, has strained their happy relationship and has resulted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

Guilfoile. MT. Kelly will attend to- nights meeting of the board thereoy maintaining the Democratic partys voting strength of '. The RepubE- cans including that of President Patrick Perriello have votes.
 Ill For Months
 Alderman Guilfoile has been in Il health for several months. He col lapsed election night in his districts voting place and was removed un- conscious to St. Mary's Hospital, where his condition remained critical for several days. He recovered suftl- ciently to continue his various du- ties. He is also special tax attorney for the City of Waterbury. Attorney Guilfoile was first elected as alder man in 1919 ard took office January, 1920, and has been reelected con- tinuollsly since that time. He suc- ceeded the late William F. Moher as aldermanic leader in 1928.
 Attorney Guilfoile also served as a member of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners during the administration of former Mayor Frank P. Guilfoile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Merritt Road Probe
 WiH Take Wide Scope
Attorney General Mclaughlin So Stated Today; Grand Jury Meets on January 25-Macdonald
 Report in Governors Hands

Hartford, Jan. 17-CUP)-The scope of the extraordinary grand jury Investigation into the Merritt parkway will be extended into many avenues, it was asserted today by Attorney General Mclaughlin.
 McLaughlin's announcement came after he received copy of highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald's s report to the governor, outlining the activities and policies of the depart ment with regard to the parkway purchases.
 The governor accepted Macdon- aids report without comment.
 Mclaughlin, relaying the report to Fairfield county States Attorney Lorin w. Willis, who is directing the activities of the grand jury which meets at Bridgeport, Jan. 25, said:
 "As a result of that report, it seemed to me a further and more comprehensive inquiry should be made into certain transactions CT purchases, particularly in relation to the brokers involved"
 sDOuble Barreled Probe
 This phase of the inquiry, he in tinated, would be taken up along with the regular investigation of alleged eXorbitant prices paid for rights-of for the 32-mile park way through Fairfield county.
 The voluminous Macdonald report dealt exclusively with the parkway purchases, detailing each item, as requested by the governor. Its con- tents was closely guarded and it was understood it would be held secret and for tile sole use, att he present, of the grand jury.
 McLaughlinS announcement was understood to have been based On (Cnnfifl1nd nnn Ponn Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
.DEvALERA SEEKS.
 UNITED IRELAND
Conference Opens in LOn= don Today; Trade Agree
 ments Real Argument
BY JOSEPH w. GREGG. JR. United Press Staff Correspondent

London. Jan. 17-(UP)-Conver- sations designed to end the Anglo Irish Trade War" began today but were overshadowed by the question of possible unification of Northern and Southern Ireland.
 Prime Minister Ramon DeValera Of Fire or Ireland tthe former Irish Free State) appeared determined that unification should be the issue before any other questions were brought up. He was expected to inn press upon Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain that the people of Ire land desired it to be foremost.
 In preliminary talks with officials at the Dominions office and ill his suite at the Piccadilly Hotel, the leader of the newly Fire in- timated that the unification question would be raised immediately.
 May Not Be Settled
 It appeared likely, however. that the Irish delegation would succeed in bringing up the issue but, not in settling it. It was believed that there might be an agreement to consider unification after a given period of time.
 Some observers believed that if Britain's agreement to such a stip- ulation could be obtained De- Valera would be satisfied and pro- ceed to the discussion of trade and defense.
 
 Others believed that DeValera expected to obtain a British ad-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Father, Son VIII
 Die This EUening

Boston, Jan. 17-tUP)-Gov- ernor Hurley today refused to intervene in behalf of Anthony Di' StaSio who is scheduled to go to the electric chair with his father Frank at midnight in the first father-and-sOn execution
 in Massachusetts history. The governors decision followed closely dramatic scene in the state prison death house where Defense Counsel William R. Scharton begged the father to shoulder full blame in an effort to save the 25-year-old son. "My son is innocent, I know he lis," said the convicted torch sIayer. But I won't sign the paper. I love my son so much I don't want to leave him beEind
 me. I'm going to talk with my Ipriest. I'm going to die happy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
JAPAN TO SEVER
 ALL CHINESE TIES
Diplomatic Relations to Be Ended-Crush China in
 Short Time
By RAY MARSHALL

United Press Stan CorfeSpOnuehtJ
 Tokio, Jan: 17.-(UP)-Japan has virtually severed diplomatic rela- tions with China under the new imperial policy and will soon recall Shigeru Kawagoe. its ambassador, a foreign office spokesman said today Coincidently Prince Fumimaro Kon- eye, premier, called into conference leading members of parliament, in- tending to appeal for full coopera- ton with the government in a wig orous program intended to suppress at the earliest possible time the stubborn resistance of the Chinese government.
 Rouse Entire Nation
 Army and navy authorities started campaign of spiritual mobiliza- ton" to rouse the entire nation to support of the government. Com ment indicated that Japan had made it's last gesture to the pres
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
FIRST DAY OFF
 FOR 46 YEARS

Woburn, Mass, Jan. 17-(UP)- When Edward P. Pollard, 80, retires tomorrow as superintendent of Wo- burns water pumping station, he will enjoy his first day off in 46 years.
 On call "A hours a day since 1891, Pollard never has been sick nor taken a vacation.
 Asked if he would again service 46 years without a day of, Pollard replied:
 "No, but then, what will I do on the days off?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Failing to Secure Provision to Make Audit, Attorneys Will Ask State ,
 to Furnish Funds
MAYOR HAYES SENDS MESSAGE
 TO CITY BOARD OF FINANCE

States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis and Assist ant States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald today pre- sented statement to Mayor Frank Hayes in which it was recommended that an audit of the affairs of the controllers office be conducted. Failing this the municaton related, the states attorneys office will seek state funds to provide for such an audit.
 Board of Finance Will Aid
 Mayor Hayes said that he would present the connlun cation to of Finance Commissioners at the cia meeting called for o'clock today The finance board has been given ruling by the corporation counsel which denies Controller Sherwood L. Rowands previous demands for money pay for audit of his office unnecessary in the light of the audit presently being made by Kingsley & COmDanV accountants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

Is expected SI1OTLly.
 Similar To Decision
 Judge Dickenson's finding was similar to his decision in the case. The main paragraphs under the head of "conclusions" stated, "The controller has the right to appoint assistants, including clerks and stenographers and to discharge them," also, '"The Mayor has no right to appoint employees in the office of the controller.
 Under the heading of facts, which included II paragraphs, it was stated, "No evidence of a direct appointment by the defendant of a controllers assistant or of discharge of such was offered"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
RETIRED FIREMEN DIES

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 17.-(UP).- Daniel J. Burke, 68, retired fireman, died late yesterday of injuries suf- fered when he was struck by an oil truck Dec. 19. Theodore P. Olson, 19, South Glastonbury, the driver. was held by police. Burke leaces two daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Jan. 17-(UP)-C;ov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Jan. 14th, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $4,136,273,S77.39 S3,S05,5 S,950.s9
 Receipts $S,s44,706,sO7.36 $2,312,73s.s75.O1
 Deficit s7s1,5S727o.os 1,492,77s,275.ss
 Cash Balance $2,947,94S,253.13 $1,8S8,141,713.75
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MAKE THEM SHOVEL SNOW

Toronto, Ont, Jan. 17.-UP).- Controller Fred Hamilton will pre- sent to the city council today a plan to force 5000 unemployed men who are receiving relief from the city to remove snow from the city streets without additional pay. Hamilton's plan would automatically cut off the relief lists any men who refused to report for the work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Laurence [. Lewis, William 8. Fitzgerald Present Statement
 To Mayor Frank Hayes Today
George X. Guilfoile Resigns As Alderman
Prominent Attorney and Democratic Leader, for Many Years in Aldermanic Chamber, Forced to Give
 Up Duties Because of III Health

Attorney George R. Guilfoile, prominent Democratic member of the Board of Aldermen for the past seventeen years and his party leader in the alderanc chamber since 1928 rendered his resignation today Mayor Frank Hayes Ill health necessitated of his activities Attor ney Gufoile informed the citys chief executive Thomas P Kelly executive secretary Mayor Hayes and formerly city clerk, named temporarily to succeed Alderman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Hayes, Rowland Dispute Is Nearer To Supreme Court
Five Page Finding of Judge Dickenson Is Similar in
 Every Respect to His DecisiOn-C Controller Was Favored in That Ruling

Judge Edwin c. Dickenson today filed in the Superior Courta 5page finding of facts and conclusions pertinent to the Supreme Court trial of the Hayes wrang who shall have jurisdiction the personnel of the controllers office Only one matter of procedure now re- mains to be completed before the will be ready for Supreme Court trial and that the filing of reasons of appea by Corporation Counsel Charles S. OConnor That
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
The Weather

Snow Early Tonight; Fair, Cold Tuesday
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