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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
REWARD TO SAFE DRIVERS STARTS
Twenty Five States Have Inaugurated Plan Made
 By Insurance Co.

New York, Feb. 1-(UP)-Thirty- two member companies of the Ma tional Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters offered rewards to safe drivers in 25 states and the Distrcit of Columbia today.
 Hoping to reduce traffic accidents, which last year resulted in an all- time high of 39,700 deaths, the in- surance companies announced that private passenger car liability poli- cies would contain 8 provision that at the end of a year from the date of issue, the holder would receive a reward of 15 per cent of the pre- mium provided no loss has occurred. To be eligible, drivers must carry both property damage and bodily injury liability insurance, and cars must be privately owned. Safe drivers may have their reward in cash or apply it to renewal of their policy
 Considered Good Plan
 we believe the new plan is the made toward promoting individual greatest single contribution ever interest in traffic safety" said Will liam Leslie, general manager of the national bureau. Tt should operate as a constant and effective reminder to insured motorists that good driv- ing now has a real pocketbaak ap- peal"
 The plan became effective today in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Ten nessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia.
 In all other states except Massa- mitted to state insurance authorities chusetts, it has been or will be sub for approval.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
MUSSOL|N| AT
 ANNIVERSARY
Fifteenth Year of Fascist Militia-Pages of Glory
 Were Written

Rome, Feb. 1-UP) - Premier Benito Mussolini, addressing his Fascist Blackshirts on the 18th an- niyersary of the foundation of the Fascist militia today praised the bravery of the militia which he said during these 15 years has written pages of blood and glory in Libya, Ethiopia and Spain" Tt is ready to face more difficult tasks" he added. Italy in the 18th year of the Fascist era respects the interests of every body but is ready to defend her peace and her future against any body" Mussolini took occasion to praise the new military step ''passo romani," slight variation of the German goose step. discussing the step, Mussolini said:
 Praises Roman Step
 "The Roman step Symbolizes the strength and energy of the young generation who are enthusiastic for its adoption. It is a step which sedentary, half-buried, difficult per- sons of so-called half pint size will never be able to use. That is why we like it." Asserting that the mili- tia awaited only his command to face more difficult tasks, Mussolini said: "Legionnaires! Fascist Italy is strong and has many weapons and very many men capable of using them. Fascist Italy has but one command, one spirit, tempered by four wars" Mussolini made his speech to a big crowd after bestow- ing posthumously medals for brav- cry on 56 Fascists killed in action in Africa and Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Elks To Honor Old Timers,
 Past Exalted Rulers Thursday

7. John F. Griffin. 8. Joseph Tracy 9. John J. Murphy. 10. Francis x, Beren. Il. Joseph s. Farley. 2. John J. Begley. 13. Joseph w. Bottom ley. IA Frank J. Hodson. Is John J. Bowling. 16. James T. Nelson. IT, John F. Hackett. IS. Frank Staple ton. 19. Dr. Peter T. Keeley.
 20. Michael J. Thompson J
 20-Michael J. Thompson; 21- Henry J. Kast; 22-Joseph Hosey; William A. Holman; 24-Joseph F. Connor; 25-Michael F. Bowler: 26-James H. O'Rourke; 27-George E. Bowling; 28-George T. Jackson 29-James H. Courtney; 3O-John H. Cassidy, PDD, PER; 31-Thomas F. McGrath; 32-Wiliam o. Gervais; 33-Frank F. Brett; William s. Harper; 35-Thomas L. Mcfarland; 1; 36-Charles A. Babin; 37-William J. Pape; 38-Edwin E. Beardsley: 39-James F. Holland.
 40-William F. Avery; 41- Dr. James L. Moriarty; 42.-James F. Kilmartin; 43- George L. Clear water; 44-William H. Corbett; 45- Edward A. Bergen; 46-Frederick H. Moreau; 47-Arthur .Lunny; 48- James E. Mulligan; 49-F'rank T. Walsh; 50-Winfred M. Hall; 51- Louis Hues; 52-William Reither: 53-Dr. Frank E. Mclaughlin; 54- Harry E. Parsons; 55-Dr. Thomas J. McLarney; 56-William J. Hughes; i; 57-Frank A. Floto; 58-George A. Hynes; Patrick H. Hackett.
 60-Oscar LaCroix; 61-Dr. Ar thur OLeary; 62-Frederick Quig- ley; 63-Francis P. Guilfoile; 64- James D. Mccarthy; 65-William J. O'Donnell; 66-George F. O'Neill; 67-John M. Campion; 68-William B. Carney; 69-Dennis J. Clancy, P. E. R.; 70-Arthur H. Young; H. David A. Mccarthy; 72-Lt. Go. Wm. J .Shanahan, PER, PDD; 73 William E. Kennedy; 74-Michael F. Slavin; 75-Frank J. Kane; 76- Edward L. Futile; 77-Dr. P. J. Dwyer; 78-Edward B. McEvoy; 79 Leslie Archer.
 80-Edward F. Callahan; 81- Lewis M. Holland, F. E. R.; 82- George W. Fallon; 83-Frank A. Wells; 84-Daniel G. Sullivan; 85 John J. Kane; 86-Peter Fitz- Henary; 87-Thomas F. Dunne; 88 Frank J. Spellnan 89-Dr. John w. Fruinn, PER; 90--Robert J. Bolan; 91-James R. Lawlor; 92- Dr. Louis J. Thibault; 93-Frank T.. Reed; 94-George F. Mulligan; 95 William F. Mcfarland; 96-Dr. Thomas E. Parker; 97-Daniel T. Harrington, Sr,; 98-John J. Horan; 99-Charles K. Ahearn, P. E. R.; 100-John H. Crary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Your Income Tax
DUPLICATE RETURNS

Every person (except nonresi- dent alien individuals, nonresident alien fiduciaries, nonresident for eign corporations) required to file an income return for a taxable year (calendar year 1887 or fis- cal year ending the last day of any month in 1897 other than De- cember) or for any taxable period ln l937, must file with the return a copy thereof on the duplicate form (green paper), which will be provided for that purpose, or photostatic or photographic copy of the original return of no larger dimensions than the original re- turn. Such copy must be a com- plete duplicate of the return ex- cept that the affidavits on the duplicate form need not be filled Ill. The copy on the duplicate form must also include any sched- ules and statements attached to the original return except CD schedule C-1 (information to be furnished by corporations as to compensation of officers and en- ployees in excess of $15.OOO. CD Ill the case of a fiduciary return the copy of the will or trust in- strument, t3) in the case of a re- turn made by an agent the power or attorney on Form 935 or Form 936, and (D in the case of an in surance company the copy of the annual statement made to the State insurance department.
 Any person who fails to file such copy at the time required shall be assessed $5 in the case of an indi- Vldual or $10 in the case of a hduclary, partnership, or corpora tlon return, and the collector with whom the return is filed shall pre-. pare such copy.
 In accordance with the statute above mentioned, within a reason able time after the returns are flled, the copies thereof will be made available for inspection in the office of the collector of in- ternal revenue in which the re- turns are filed, by any official body, or commission lawfully charg- ed with the administration of any state tax law, if the inspection is for the purpose of such admin lstration or for the purpose of ob- taining information to be furnish ed to local taxing authorities. The law provides that the inspection shall be permitted only upon writ ten request of the governor of such state, designating the rep- reSentative of such official, body. or commission to make the in- Spection on behalf of such official, body, or commission. The statute does not authorize inspection of the duplicate returns by the pub lie.
 Inspection of returns is governed by subdivisions (a) of section 55, which provides, in effect, that in- come returns made under the Rev. enue Act of 1886 shall be open to public inspection only to the ex- tent expressly provided by law or as authorized in regulations ap- proved by the president, and this provision is similar to the pro- visions of preceding revenue acts. Under existing law and the reg ulations approved by the presi- dent, income returns ale not open to inspection by the general pub lie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
COUNCILS PLAN
 UNDERWAY NOW
ReclassificatiOn of Posi- tions May Mean Salary
 Increases
lSpecial to The Democrat

Hartford, Feb. 1.-Reclassificat of positions in the various state departments by the Legislative Council has started with three ap- pointees of the council making their first survey in the welfare depart ment, John D. Thoms, Waterbury, member of the council, said today.
 There will be consideration of g. 900 state employees before the work is completed and present classifica- tion will be laid aside to allow ex- animation of what work each en- ploye is expected to accomplish be- fore the reclassification is com pleted. The personnel will be dras- tically cut in some departmental classifications, it is expected, but the council will group larger num- bers of persons in one classification with a wider salary spread for each group in other departments.
 The plan will result in making possible salary increases in many rases without changing the empolye's classification and without going through a promotional Merit Sys- tenn examination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

Veteran members of the Water bury lodge of Elks will be honored at the annual Old Timers Night program at the lodge rooms on West Main street Thursday night. Twenty three past exalted rulers will be among the guests of honor. 1n- vitatlons have been extended to the 100 oldeSt-listed members ot the organization.
 A feature of the program will be the showing of moving pictures of past exalted rulers. The films were taken recently at the Elks club. There will be a diversified program of entertainment and turkey sup per will be served.
 The annual event has become one of the most popular attractions on the Elks' list of activiteis. A rec ord attendance has been predicted for this years gathering.
 Edward L. Maloney, veteran news paperman and presently telegraph editor of the Waterbury Democrat, heads the list of past exalted rul- CTS. He is the oldest living past executive of the Waterbury lodge and incidentally the fifth oldest member in point of membership.
 The list of past exalted rulers invited to ceremonies:
 E. l.. MaOney
 Edward L. Maloney, John H. Cas- sidy, PRR, Lewis M. Holland, Will liam J. Shanahan, PDD, Dr. John w. Fruin, Charles B. Jackson, Dem his J. Clancy.
 John A. Bennett, Edward J. Real, Patrick J. Healey, Finton J. Phelan, George T. Ryan, PDD, Robert J. Mccormack, Jr., Robert F. Birt, Vim
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

Congressman
 such matters as housing, relief and the trend towards new legislative pattern which would see the federal government attending such matters as the states have been unable to develop through beneficial statutes. His reference, in the last instance, was seen to be to tn Wages-Hour bill.
 Definite Minimum
 Congressman Smith pointed out that the states have not been able to eliminate the sweat shop. He explained that the Wages Hour bill is not primarily to raise the in- comes of the working people but is intended to set definite minimum wage which will have the effect of preventing employers from leaving one section where such provision is law in order to resume employ ment of labor at lesser wages in other sections, where the state have failed to effect such restrictive legislation.
 He remarked that the matter of income from work should remain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

All realtors, architects, builders and material companies doing bus mess in Connecticut have /been in- vited by John F. Caffey, state di- rector of the Federal Housing Ad- ministration. to attend a Small Home Conference to be held in the Egyptian Room of the Hotel Bond, Tuesday evening, February l. 1888, at 800 D. m. This meeting is being sponsored by the Connecticut Chap ter of the American Institute of Architects, Central Connecticut Lum- Der Dealers Association, Connecticut Technical Council, the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and the Hartford Real Estate board.
 Smith To Speak
 Howard Leland Smith, chief of the architectural section, federal Housing Administration, Washing ton, D. C., will be the principal speaker and will outline the methods which must be followed in order to properly design and fittingly con- struct homes at low price which will be within the buying range of industrial and commercial workers. A study of the annual income of the people indicates that the con- struction industry is overShooting it's big volume market. Chief Architect Smith will suggest ways and means by which architects and builders can cooperate in making small homes modeStly priced available to people of small, or modest annual income.
 "It has been common practice for years" MT. Smith said, ito build small homes without the aid or serv- ices of competent architects. The results have been far less than from the viewpoint of the mortgage lending agency and ultimately the home buyer himself, Bad design, unfortunately, has fre- uuently been a characteristic of the single family dwelling. It has been our chief aim to lift the standard If design and plan to suggest the very real importance of architectur- aI sslpervision and good, sound con- struction. Continued indifference to good design and plan is just an- of11er invitation to neighborhood bliaht. Our effort has been to bring Io fl1e building industry the proper methods of correcting old, establish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
THOMAS MCCARTHY WILL BE HONORED

Officials of Waterbury and num- erolls friends will pay honor tonight to Thomas F. Mccarthy, popular north end druggist. who recently was chosen for the place of chair man of the board of fire commis- sianers. at a testimonial dinner at Hotel Elton. Among those expect ing to attend are Mayor Frank Hayes and members of many city boards, officials of various depart ments, and representatives of the Waterbury Druggists Association.
 Alderman Edward J. Fitzgerald will be toastmaster and Ted Cosgriff is chairman of the committee on arrangements. Assisting with ar arrangements are:
 Frank R. Colangelo, Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, Dr. O. M. Bizozzero, pr. Edward J. Godfrey, Ted Car rington, Julius Nido and James R. McMahon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
DESTEFANO TRIAL
 IS BEGUN TODAY
Jury and Judge Hear Case of Man Charged With
 Larceny of Goods

A jury and Judge Frank P. Mo- Evoy in superior court today heard preliminary evidence in the trial of Edward Destefano, 32, who is charged with larceny of goods.
 The jury panel is composed of Edward Martinez of Ansonia; Alfred Archambault of Beacon Falls; Nell son J. Peck of Bethany; Michael J. Coleman of Chseihre; John T. Cal lahan of Hamden; George Clyne of Middlebury.
 Also, Fred D. Latin of Nauga- tuck; Benjamin Tilquist of Oxford; John Keiper of Prospect; George Owens of Seymour; William Volz of Seymour and Ralph Beisiegel of Woodbridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
FILA Director Invites
 Discussion of Program
Howard L. Smith, Chief of Federal Architectural Sec
 tion-Principal Speaker at TOnight's Conference

ed practices in order to attain the desired objective.
 Open Forum
 Each small home planning con- ference consists of two addresses and an open forum. Those attending hear a discussion of the potential market for small homes in the par ticular locality and an outline of principles to be followed in the planning of small homes. Talk charts and material taken from FILA. Technical Bulletin No. "Prin- ciples of Planning Small Homes" " together with photographers -and cost breakdowns of houses con- structed in accordance with infor- nation included in the bulletin are utilized during the conferences. Those attending the conferences" 5" MT. Smith said, "are urged to take advantage of the advisory service made available by the Federal Hous- ing Administration in our local off, ceS or to consult with members of the conference staff who will remain in the local Housing Administration office for several days following the conference. The advisory service provides an opportunity to improve plans submitted with applications for mortgage insurance, and it also gives the applicant some idea whether O. not his plans conform to the property standards and the minimum construction requirements. Such Requirements must be met be- fore insurance will be allowed"
 Public Invited
 The meeting is open to the public and on Wednesday and Thursday, February 2nd and 3rd, Chief Archi- tect Smith will hold Open House" in Room 301, 125 Trumbull street, to confer with builders, architects, and land developers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
ARCHBISHOP OF
 ARMAGH IS DEAD

Armagh, Ireland, Feb. 1-UP)- The Most Rev. Charles Frederick D Arcy 79, Church of Ireland (Pro- testanD Archbishop of Ahmagh and Primate of all Ireland, died today.
 Archbishop Darcy, former lectur- CT and author of many writings on The Church of Ireland, died at Ar magh Palace after an illness of sev- eral months. Four months ago he in- dicated that he might retire but continued his duties after his health temporarily improved.
 Among the Archbishop's writings were series of Anglican Church handbooks on Christianity and the Supernatural, and Anglican Essays. The Church of Ireland is the Irish counterpart of the English Church of England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
CALLAHAN BOWS TO QUILL TEAM
Nip and Tuck Battle Fea= lures St. Margaret's
 "45" Tourney

Furnace heat was an unnecessary element at St. Margaret's parish hall last night when the "45" play CTS made the atmosphere plenty ''hot" in their weekly session, the first in the fourth series.
 In one of the greatest games ever played by any teams since the or ganization of the league, Captain Timothy Quill and his team defeat- ed Captain Tim Callahan and his men, B to 19 The glory was not gained, however without strenu- ous nip and tuck" battle with each team gaining the lead with new play and the final and winning gain being made in the last few minutes of play. Players gathered from all corners of the hall to cheer or Jeer the teams in their heated session. At the close of the game the blood pressures of players and spectators had risen to a degree which topped all records for excitement. The win ming team, which now holds first place, was explained by Tim Quill and the players were Timothy Buckley, Jim Carr, John ORourke, Mike Driscoll and Tim Sahanahn. It is not with confidence that the team holds it's coveted place for they know that the Callahan team will not rest until the revenge is gained for the defeat of last night. War has been declared and battle royal can be expected on next Monday night.
 Captain Joe Connors and his team gained second place honors last eve ming by defeating Capt. John Deeley's team by score of "A to 18, and the team of Capt. John La hey trimmed Bernie Erwin's crew with the final score being 23 to 19.
 .The fourth series promises to be the best of the entire season and many lively sessions are in view for the future,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
CIO HALTED BY
 JERSEY POLICE

Jersey City, N. Y, Feb. 21(UP)- Police halted four successive at tempts by Committee for Industrial Organization leaders to distribute circulars today at the gates of the American Home Products Corp. plant.
 Continuing its drive against the c. I. O, under leadership of Mayor Frank Hague who is vacationing in Florida, police organized their lines early today when they received word that c. I. O organizers would at- tempt to distribute union literature within the city limits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Refused Mothers Aid,
 Took Life Sentence

Arthur Hivon, who today start ed a life term in states prison for the murder of his wife, refused to fight the indictment because of lack of funds.
 My mother wanted to give me what money she has so I could plead not guilty to that first-de- gree charge" he said from behind the Lars of the detention cell in the court house. But she's 66 years old, and I don't want her to be worried about me, nor losing her money in that way" Mrs. Hivon lives at New Haven.
 Hivon was visited by his friends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Elimination Of Sweat
 Shops Urged By Smith
Congressman Addresses Local Rotarians Record
 as FavOring Present=Wages Hour Measure

Emphasizing the need for some legislation which would eliminate the sweat shop, Con. J. Joseph Smith, of Waterbury, today told members of the Waterbury Rotary club at their weekly luncheon -meet- ing at Hotel Elton that he person. ally favored the current Wages Hour Bill, now in congress, as a means to effect betterman of stand ards for the working man.
 Amend Legislation
 The speaker, talking generally on legislation now pending before the United States congress, reviewed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Holy Name Tourney

Despite a defeat at the hands ot the Coughlin Marketeers last night, John Fitzmaurice's Shamrocks re- mained in the limelight and first place of the "45" tournament of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name soci- ety.
 Other scores of the night were: McHugh 34, Frageau 29; Bowey AZ, Cusick 21; O'Donnell 37, O'Connor 26.
 By virtue of his overwhelming vic- tory over Cusick, John Boley's Sligo Terrors advanced to second place, displacing their victims. The stand ing is as follows: Fitzmaurice 496; Bowey 489; O'Donnell 487; Coughlin 48l; Cusick 476; Frageau 470; O'Connor 453; and McHugh 450.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

and brother just before Deputy Sheriff Frank McCann took him to Wethersfield. He showed no emotion, and when questioned by The Democrat reporter stated that he believed he would be out of prison on a pardon within ten or fifteen years. 50 why should I cry?" he asked.
 It was in no commenting terms that he spoke of his former board CT, Larry Reed. If only I could have tangled with him that night" he said, wed have been all over the floor" And my wife wouldn't be dead" he continued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

Emlnet Shea had held that the transfer wos made in contemplation of death and therefore the stocks were liable to succession tax.
 The tax on such transfer would amount to about $500. The ad- ministrator of the estate co1ltended that the transfer was not made in contemplation of death and there fore should not be taxed. The ap- peal was taken.
 Stocks which were transferred in- cluded issues of the Risdon Mfg. Go. and the Peter Paul Company. Attorney William J. Larkin repre- sented the bank in its appeal, while Deputy Tax Commissioner Fred Dauch represented the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
BLOW TORCH FOR HOT DOGS

Dallas, Tex. - (UP) - Mechanics students at Dallas Technical high school have discovered new meth cd for roasting wieners. When a wiener roast was almost spoiled by a rain storm, students found shelter. filled bucket with wieners and applied blow torch. Within a few minutes, teh hot dogs were done, well done, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
FARMER USES ONLY OXEN

Melbourne, Ark. (U.P0 - Thomas Uncle Tom" Hodge, 76, is late about discarding pioneer ways. This year he hauled three bales of cotton to the gin from his farm near here by means of oxe1l. He cultivat- ed "A acres of cotton, corn, sorghum and truck crops, using oxen. He never has used anything but oxen on his farm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
LEAN FARM YEARS CITED

Winnipeg - CUP) The average cash income of farmers on the Can- adian praries during the depression years from 1880 to 1895 was $707. according to figures collected by J. B. Rutherford of the Dominion Bureau of statistics. He said in most cases families managed to survive by letting mortgage interest and taxes go unpaid.