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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Atty. Fred Palomba Made Assessor Today
Former Republican Town Committee Chairman Is Named By Mayor Hayes Today as Successor
 to Late William H. Sandland

Attorney Frederick w. Palomba, former Republican town committee chairman, was appointed an assess or today by Mayor Frank Hayes to fill the Republican place left vacant on the board by the death of for mer Mayor William H. Sandland, several weeks ago. Attorney Palom- ba will serve until the first Monday in March, 1941.
 The new assessor is former state representative and is national judge advocate of the Italian American War Veterans. He is prominent in local and state Italian organiza- tions and was active in politics for some years.
 Ousted By UpsOn
 MT. Palomba was busted from con- trol of the Republican command in Waterbury by incumbent Town Chairman J. Warren UpSon shortly before the latter made a deal with Senator George T. Culhane and a group whereby the Republicans would support Democratic Senator Culhane as a Fusion candidate. Senator Culhane was defeated for the mayoralty last October by Mayor Hayes.
 With MT. Palombas appointment. it appears likely, observers remarked today, that John J. Kilduff, incum- bent Democratic member of the board of assessors, will be reap pointed for full five-year term the first Monday in March when his appointment expires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
IS
 BACK IN PLACE
Once More in Charge of Controllers Office; Is
 Probably Needed

M Armstrong. good right arm and mouthpiece of Controller Sher- wood L. Rowland, is back again to- day in charge of the controllers of- flee. MT. Armstrong, William J. Armstrong financial expert" to quote the Republican organization newspapers, was away last week and not a line appeared, except in The Democrat, to take note of this les sening of strength" in the attack from outpost number l, northwest corner, City Hall.
 Observers wondered about Mir Armstrong's return on the "eve" of the audit by Griffenhagen & Asso- ciates, the concern which starts within hours the accounting of Con- troller Rowland's affairs. They asked, Does this mean that the go- ing is getting tough for the control Ter. what with hundreds of persons clamoring for payments due them?"
 May Be Over His Head
 Reference is to unpaid pensions, to rent for welfare cases. to payment for food to welfare recipients, pay ments to truckmen, threatening again today to refuse longer wait for pay due since Dec. 27. This last
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
BURGLARS ON RAMPAGE OVER PAST WEEKEND Wall Safe at Sinclair Re- fining Co. Resisted Ef=
 forts of Robbers RIPPED OUT CONCRETE
 BUT STOPPED THERE Three Other Small Breaks Netted Some Loot; May
 Be One Gang

A series of burglaries and attempted burglaries over the week end was reported by po- lice today. It was the busiest week end for local crime in months. One group may have been responsible for Sev- eral of the crimes.
 Most serious of the at tempted burglaries was at the Sinclair Refining Co. offices, 115 Porter street, where thieves gave up after spending sev- erll hours trying to force open wall safe imbedded in concrete: Lieut. Detective Connie Shanahan reported that the thieves, after forcing open window to gain entrance to the offices. set to work on the wall around the safe with chisels and hammers. They managed to rip out several portions of the concrete, but made little progress toward forcing open the safe and gave up in disgust.
 Other Luckier Breaks
 A store at $40 Washington ave- nue, operated by Steve Vehliante, was broken into and merchandise valued a $50 was taken Included in the loot was 25 pounds of salami, several boxer of cigars, Is cartons of ciragets and quantity of candy. Lieut. Shanahan investigated.
 A gate at the CitezenS Coal Co. yard on Meadow street was forced open some time Saturday night. An undetermined amount of coal is be- lieved ta habe been taken.
 A grocery store at 273 South Leonard street, was broken into be- tween l:30 yesterday afternoon and o'clock last night. Cigars and cir arets and candy valIed in all at $50, were taken by the thieves.
 Other Failures
 A door was forced at the Electric Plating Co.,, 233 Mariden road, but
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

Miami, Fla, Jan. 31.-(UP).-Will- jam Green, president of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, threatened today to divide organized labor's vote in the forthcoming congress sional elections by asking for with drawal of all federation support from labor's non-partisan league.
 Charging that the league was "a ventriloquist's dummy for the Com mitte for Industrial Organization, 7" Green recommended that the fed eration's executive council order all aff1liates to withdraw and to cease contributing to it financially.
 Such action, it was believed, may effectively split labors vote in the 1888 elections when all congressman, 32 senators and many state officials face reelection campaigns.
 If ordered, such a split was ex- pected to have special significance in the New York elections, where the American Labor party-an affiliate of the league-is believed to hold the balance of power. The labor party boiled 482,&59 votes-approxi- mately his plurality-for Mayor Fio-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

a search for relatives. Mrs. Ed Pal berg, wife of the hotel cafe manager, was caring for the black-haired child today. She had become an ob- ject of great affection in the town.
 The coroner believed that the child had relatives in San Francisco. He said he had received telephone call from a Mrs. Campbell at San Francisco 'who told me that she doubts if the mystery surrounding the deaths ever will be solved"
 "She did not tell me who sine was," the coroner said. He said the woman had asked permission to take the child away and had offered to come to Elko by airplane for her.
 Beyond the fact that Brewer had license to practice osteopathy in Anchorage, Alaska, and had applied for a renewal of the license. little was known of the dead couple.
 Brewer came here from San Francisco and on Dec. IT was hired as night clerk at the hotel. A few days later the woman joined him and obtained work as a waitress. Brewer introduced her as his sister. The baby was believed to be hers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Barcelona Still Digs m Ruins For Victims
Worst Raids By !nsurgent Planes Since War Started; From 800 to 1000 May Be Dead-Genera
 Franco PrOClaims New Government
By IRVING B. PFLAUM

(United Press Staff Correspondent
 Barcelona, Jan. 31-(UP)-Weary gangs of civilian men, impressed into duty in police raid on cafes, toiled throughout the night and into today digging bodies from debris in the old quarter of Barcelona after two Nationalist air raids Sunday.
 Officially the death list, including only bodies found up to 10 o'clock last night. was 153, including AT children, with 106 wounded, includ- ing 43 women. But morgue officials only an hour later said they had 288 bodies. Unofficial estimates put the probable total of deaths at 500.
 Raid Sunday Morning
 Six Nationalist airplaneS raided the old quarter, with its narrow crooked streets and ancient buildings, at g a. m. Sunday. Casualties then were heavy. From all over the city, fol- lowing the trail of sirening ambu- lances, volunteers crowded into the old quarter to aid in removing dead and wounded. Then at II a. m. nine more planes swept overhead and bombed the same quarter.
 This time rescue workers were caught. Long after the planes had gone Red Cross workers and stretch CTS bearers could be seen wandering about the ruined streets, dazed and bleeding. AS they recoverd their senses, they bandaged each other and went back to work.
 Worst Raid of All
 It was the worst raid of many on Spain's chief industrial city, and its most populous. A high police official said he believed that the death total might even reach 1000.
 Casualties were so high because most of the Nationalist bombs struck in quarter that was crowded and was made up chiefly of old four and five story tenements. Because of the age of the buildings bomb would hit one, crumble it into a pile of stones and mortar, and by concus- sion wreck three or four more near est it.
 Five or six families occupied some five room apartments in these build 9ngs.
 In the first raid four story build
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
GRILL EMPLOYE
 DIES SUDDENLY
Arthur D. HasscOtis Falls in Kitchen of Place He
 Was Working

Arthur D. Hasscotis, 53, a chef en- ployed in Tommy'S Grill, at 494 West Main street, was found dead in the kitchen of the establishment shortly before 10 o'clock today. Medical Examiner Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaur1 said that death re- suited from a heart attack or a cerebral hemorrhage.
 The body was found by the owner of the restaurant, James A. Marine, of 492 West Main street. He brought Hasscotis to Waterbury Hospital, but the chef was dead on admis- sion.
 There was a cut on the back of Hasscotis' head, and police investi- gation was made by Lieut.. Detec- tives John Calvin and Edward Mc- Elligott. The sum of $27 was found in the mans pockets.
 It is believed that Hasscotis suf- fered the cut when he fell to the floor after fainting or being over- come. Coroner John T. MonZani who took part in the investigation, did not order any autopsy.
 Hasscotis was preparing food for the days customers when he col lapsed and fell heavily to the floor. He had opened the restaurant this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Doctor, Wife Are Suicides Leauing Baby Girl Behind

Elko, Nev., Jan. 31-UP)-Several families today begged for permission to adopt an 18-months-od baby girl whose parents, strangers in the town, abandoned her in totel room Friday and orphaned her few hours later by committing suicide together in their automobile. The baby was called Patricia Brewer. Her parents, known here as Dr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis Brewer, arrived a few weeks ago from San Francisco. Their bodies were found east of town, where they had parked the car, attached hose to the exhaust pipe snd brought carbon monoxide fumes through the flood boards.
 Coroner Alvin McFarlane had been unable to learn who they were, where they came from originally or why they killed themselves. He said no inquest would be held because the cause of their deaths was ob- vious. FingerprintS of the couple were sent to tho federal bureau of investigation in Washington, and officers said that no disposition would be made of the child pending
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
NATIONAL LABOR
 BOARD IS UPHELD
Supreme Court Rules No Federal Courts Have
 Right to EnjOin It

Washington, Jan. 31 - (UU.P) - The supreme court in a reaching decision, ruled today that federal courts do not have authority to en- join proceedings of the National Labor Relations Board.
 The ruling came as the courts conclusion in suits brought by the Newport News (Va.) Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, and the Bethlehem Shipbuliding Company, seeking to halt labor board proceed ings on complaints of alleged m- fair labor practices at their plants. The Bethlehem case involved only that firms Fore River (MaSso plant.
 The court based its ruling on grounds that there was no final or der from which an appeal properly could be taken until after the board had issued orders against a com- pany, and that no damage could be shown until that stage of the pro- ceedings is reached. Then, the court pointed out, no enforcement can follow until the board appeals to the circuit court for compliance
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
GEORGE ROCK, 58,
 DIES SUDDENLY
Found Dead in Cell at Police StatiOn-Hem=
 hOrrage Was Cause

George Rock, 58, of 28 North Main street, was found dead in cell at police headquarters at 2 o'clock yes terday morning. Medical Examiner Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum said that death was the result of hem orrhage.
 Rock had been arrested at 8:30 Saturday morning by Patrolman Harold Green on minor charge Officers said that he was apparently sleeping soundly during the night.
 When Officers Patrick Reilly and John Shea sought to rouse him yes terday morning he failed to waken. Dr. Kirschbaum was called, and pro- nounced the man dead.
 The body was removed to. the Bailey-Snyder funeral home. Police said that Rock was employed as a windOW-WaSher,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

The New Haven county grand jury has returned true bill charg- ing Hivon with the first degree murder of his wife, Josephine, 48, which occurred at her Cheshire home, September IA. Judge Frank P. McEvoy will preside at the pro- ceedings tomorrow.
 Rumor on New Plea
 It has been rlunored that Hivon will be allowed to plead guilty to a second degree murder count, which would save him from death pen alty but necessitates a life term in prison. States Attorney Law renee L. Lewis has neither confirmed nor denied this possibility. Together with Assistant States Attorney Will liam Fitzgerald and County Detec- tive Roland G. filling, he has gath up evidence and exhibits, with which to prosecute the case. Attorney Franklin Coeller and Attorney Charles Lyman of New Haven rep resent Hiyon. When put to plea im- mediately after the grand jury find ing was announced, he pleaded not guilty and chose jury trial.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
JAPAN TO PUNISH
 GUILTY SOLDIER
Expresses Deep Regret for Skipping of Consul By
 Japanese Sentry
By RAY MARSHALL
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Tokio, Jan. 31-(UP)-The Japa- nese government expressed profound regret over the skipping O. United States Consul John M. Allison at Nanking today and promised "ade- quate punishment" of those re- pressed to United States Ambassador Joseph c. Grew b. Kensuke Hori- nouchi, vice minister for foreign affairs.
 Afterward, foreign office spokes- man said that Grew told Horinouchi he was satisfied with the explana- tions given, and the spokesman added that the incident was now closed.
 In discussing tn, Japanese express sion of regret and the promise to punish adequately" those .e- sponsiSleJ the spokesman said that a formal statement would be given to Japanese newspapers. AS to the failure of Japanese newspapers to mention promises of punishment in previous incidents of the kind, the spokesman said that the newspapers individually had suppressed this feature.
 Japanese Statement
 A formal foreigl. office statement, issued tonight, was as follows:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Pay of Crippled Fireman Held Up, Not Even His
 Pension Paid Him
REPUBLICAN ATTACK
 PROVES BOOMERANG
Lieut.. Leary Not Paid Half Enough for Great Sac
 rifiCe He Made

Thomas F. Mccarthy, new chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, lashed back at critics of the admin istration today in the mat ter of Lieut.. John F. Leary, legless cripple, whose pay had been held up by Con- troller Sherwood L. Rowland since back ill December. Not even the pension which Con- troller Rowland said should be paid instead of full pay has been forthcoming.
 "The Republican today asks why the case of Fireman Leary was not made special case and an amend ment to the charter sought to give him legal right to full pay" Mir Mo Carthy declared. T ask, why didn't the charter commission, a Republi- can committee formed to provide just such special amendments, act in this matter eight years ago.
 Will Seek Opinion
 Commissioner Mccarthy will seek an opinion from Corporation Coun- sel Charles s. O'Conner today so that the matter of not only pay by the city but payment of medical expenses can be presented to the board of fire commissioners in legal form at the meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
 Fireman Leary was a member of truck company which answered false alarm April l, 1927. The truck, out of control, rolled down Pleasant street and, at the corner of Baldwin street, crashed into telephone pole, crushing Leary's legs. The man, then recently married,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Thomas 4. Mccarthy Exposes Controller For Neglect OfLieut. Leary
STATE COP HAS|
 NO REAL LEADER
Forces Are Widely Split in Connecticut; Seeking a
 Moses to Save Party
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent)

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 31-(UP) Its force sscattered for the first time 1922 when John T. King made futile reorganization drive against the Roraback machine the Repub- lican party today sought leader who would represent compromise between the old order and the de- mand for more liberal policies.
 With the state convention only seven months away bitter faction al fight appeared inevitable before a solid front could be formed for the fall state and senatorial cam paigns.
 Contrary to general belief, the contests in each of the 35 senatorial districts will not be between sup porters of Maj John Buckley, Union Holland County leader, and state central committee Chairman Ben janin E. Harwood, but rather be- tween the forces of Buckley and the J. Kenneth Bradley-Samuel F. Pryor, Jr.. faction in Fairfield County.
 HarwOOd, Bradley Break
 Reported today was a rift between Chairman HarWood and Bradley, who several days ago resigned as national president of the Young Re- publicans to give his entire inter- ests to county and state politics Bradley had supported Col. w. FL lery Allyn, Waterford, in his suc- ceSsful campaign against Rep George H. HoXie, 2nd, Lebanon, fol place on the central committee from the 20th district. Harwood re. portedly was disturbed that Brad. ley went outside his own district tc mix into the 18th district dispute and declared it will not happen again if I can help it."
 Bradley Sounded Off The signal for the state party con- trol fight was given when Bradley resigned his national office and for mer secretary of state Theodore Be-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

New London, Conn, Jan. 31.- (UP)--William Brocker, 33, Groton died today at Lawrence Memorial Associated hospitals of injuries suf- fered Saturday when he was struck by a hit-run car while returning home for work at the Electric Boat Go.
 State police, after the accident, arrested Wallace r. Gilleo, Groton, in connection with the case and held him on a charge of driving under influence of liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. S1-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Jan. 18th, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Yenr $4,35s,901,751.24 $4,154,75O.232.07
 Receipts $S,4sS,197,67S.15 $2,424,511,S7s.s
 Deficit ss75.7O4.O7s.os s1.7so,sss. .s52.os
 Cash Balance $2,s59,757.ss.44 si,7so,7s2,s44.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
LAWRENCEE TIBBETT BETTER

Wilton, Conn.,, Jan. 31 - (UP0- Lawrence Tibbett, noted singer who suffered a head injury when he fell on the ice Saturday, was recovered today and went to New York to prepare for a radio engagement Wednesday. Seven stitches were re- quired to close the wound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Hivon May Plead Guilty to Murder
2nd Degree Plea Saue Him
day-Accused Man Is Observing His 45tf Birth- day Today Without Celebration

Faced with arraignment in Waterbury superior court tomorrow murder charge arising from the death of his wife, Arthur Hvon of Cheshire today quietly observed the 45th anniversary of his brth within the confines of New Haven county jail But there was no celebration Birthdays just ordinary days in here said High given partV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
The Weather

Rain, Snow Tonight;
 Tuesday Fair, Colder. . Full Weather Report Page 3
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Filling a
 Crying Need of PorentS-

That is what Olive Roberts Barton, in her newest, most vauable venture in the field of child training. A mother and grandmother, she has been famed for nearly a dec- ade as the most widely read authority on parental prob lems. Now she has prepared for NEA Service and the Wa terbury Democrat a special series of articles surveying the entire field of raising a family.
 Mrs. Barton turns the light of her own experience as mother and grandmother on- to the best information emerging from the schools and laboratories of the coun- try, sums up the fact lucid- Iy and interestingly in a form that every parent will find helpful and delightful. Be sure to read
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Evening star., 1938-06-26
APARTMENTS FURNISHED.
BEAUTIFULLY
FURNISHED
DOWNTOWN APIS.
WALKING DISTANCE
To Gov nEpTC

and rooms, kit. and bath; large,
cool rooms Dinette space in kit Re
frigeration on house current. Front apis.
have both southern and northern expos
service; plenty of hot water elec wash
ing machine in basement laundry room.
SO to $50. ALL APTS. HAVE JUST
HAVE NEW TABLETOP STOVES
THE COTTON. 40 Eye St. NV,
Phone Met 3S46
Evening star., 1938-06-26
APARTMENTS FUR. OR UkFUR,
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UNUSUAL VALUE.
SLEEPING PORCH APT.

4 RMS. S65; 2 RMS. K. $40.
Modern NV. bldg, convenient location;
large rms. big closets. attractive flttings
double exposure; furn. at slight extra
charge. Adams 962S
Evening star., 1938-06-26

NEAR NAVY YARD.
kitchen tHdHaNinh1 and Hsih fHyTY;h Xxx T;.h iSsseetor.
CONTINUED q Next pS0N.J
Evening star., 1938-06-26

2645 CONN. AVE. NV.
Near Wardman Park and
Shoreham, Apt. 2-A-Large
living room, modern kitchen,
foyer and bath. Free park
ing in rear. maid service in
cluded, if rented furnished.)
Reasonable rental, including
gas, electricity and heat.
BOSS & PHELPS,
1417 K NV. Natl. $500.
coLORED--2 LARGE ROOMS, KITCH-
enette, sink everything furnished. Also
single rms; couples or girls. 1928 G ne =
COLORED. 1927 COLUMBIA RD.-2
rooms, kttchenette. Semi-bath; employed
couple or , men.
Evening star., 1938-06-26
RIGHT DOWNTOWN.
NEAR EVERYTHING.
Completely Furnished.
MIRAMAR

CORNER 5th AND R. l. AVE
PARK CENTRAL,
CORNER 9th AND SITS NV.
FR1GIDAIRE CURRENT FREE
$40 .00-Living room with portable di-
nette table and chairs, dressing room with
MURPHY bed. cozy sunroom, kitchen with
special cabinets. tiled bath with shower,
Open and Lighted Until 10 Pm.
see Manager, Pot. 5600-Met. O54O.
1909 K. CAFRITZ District 9UsO.
BATH-1Sl9 G ST. NV
Rent includes daily maid
service. linens and cleo: nicely
furnished: cross ventilation:
24-hour elevator and switch
board service; downtown apt.
building.
%65 m = ROOMS, KITCHEN. BATH,
~oo'oo 1919 G ST. NV
Free gas. electricity, refrig-
Grafton: nicely furnished To-
Gated in high-class apartment
building; 24-hour elevator and
switchboard service.
Call MR.. DAVIS. Res Mgr Met $500.
1000 CONN. AVE.
room. kitchen. Apt. 5O4. $40
Evening star., 1938-06-26

1884 COLUMBIA RID.
Apt. 43. Immediate occu-
pancy. 3 rooms and bath; 3
exposures. Phone Adams
5801.
Evening star., 1938-06-26

1852 ONTARIO RID. NV. APT. 81
Widow, in Govt. service. desires to share
her large. well-furn. apt. unusual expos
ure, especially attractive location, with
Aother ladies; | double, ] single bedrm.
baby grand everything furn. except meals;
only those appreciating privileges and re-
tinement of a complete home need apply.
Adams 130I after & pm
Evening star., 1938-06-26

The FILLMORE" 1929 N H AVE. NV
E-Clean. modern. Arm. k and b. apt.
IN nicely Kept bldg. walking distance
3oNnioWn: every convenience: S55 Sea
MIS- Eccard. Apt. % res mpr ~
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! room. kitchen. Apt. 6o4. $40
1882 BILTMORE ST. NV.
4 3 Ems. Rms. kis:: kit:' Bs;si sash'
THE NORTHUMBERLAND.
oS1ses s5m apt tr3 exgSs a!ry quiet COOL
1888 18th N.W.-COR. R.
Centrally located: . rms. mod. bath.
shower; new. beaut. furn: ice water: won
1887 CALIFORNIA ST. NV.
:-rocm apt, ,S35: room next bath: 81
DOWNTOWN APT.
rn 9 ss So i per MO Incl x sas B. eee sssant's anS
H. I. COLEMAN CO.,
1910 Eye st. NV. Met; 1855.
818 17th ST. NV.
NEAR H ST.
Completely furnished apartments Of 2
rooms and bath with maid service. $50.
Janitor on premises. Met. 144s.
THos. J. FISHER & CO., INC.
73s 18th St, NV District $3.50.
322 End ST. NE.
INSULATED BLDG.
3-room kitchen and bath apt. COM
saie and Union Station; available until jan.
l, 1899.
BOSS & PHELPS,
1417 NV National 5000.
1902 WYOMING AVE.
. rooms, kit. bath, Frisidaire; also
other Ink rooms: near car bus.