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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Futile Holds Position as Secretary of Waterbury
 Trust Company
PRESIDENT SHELBY OF
 BANK ALSO CALLED
Francis Troy of Auditing Firm Was Recalled as
 Witness Today

City Treasurer Edward L. Futile, whose duties consist mainly of depositing all city funds in banks, was called before the Waterbury Extra ordinary Grand Jury today. l1r. Futile is also secretary cG the Waterbury Trust Company. The president ot the Bank, Henry s. Seeley was also called as a witness. The jury continued today in iis concentration of affairs of purely local nature, dealing largely with finances, the witness list indicated.
 Attorney Richard Ireland of Nor walk, who was expressing clerk in the State Senate last year, and is recognized as an ally of such Fair field County Republicans as Harry Mackenzie and Charles Williamson, was also 8 witness today Trend of the testimony he might offer is not known.
 On Recall Today
 On recall today was Francis Troy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
FIRST LADY OF
 LAND ANSWERS
Replies to Critics About Her Statement Regard
 ing Divorce Issue

Boston, April 29. - CUP) - Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt today at- tributed criticism of her stand on divorce to pure misunderstanding" During the Second Diocesan Con- gress here this week, Mrs. Charles Feehan, president of the League of Catholic Women, sharply criticised Mrs. Roosevelt for, she said, calling divorce "an accepted fact in American life." Mrs. Roose- welt, during a press conference to- day, said she believed Mrs. Feehan had based her speech on the First Lady's article in the Ladies Home Journal. That was only 8 partial quotation" Mrs. Roosevelt said. T think it was pure misunderstood ing" Taking a carbon copy of the article, Mrs. Roosevelt read this paragraph:
 Divorce Statement
 Divorce is necessary and right, I believe, when two people find IL impossible to live together. If re- ligious rights (correcD do not for bid it under any circumstances whatsoever"
 While newsmen referred repeated ly to Mrs. Feehan's speech, Mrs. Roosevelt emphasized that she was mot answering any individual"
 I'm not mentioning any reference to any person and have no feeling on any opinion expressed"
 Asked to comment on Mrs. Fee hans assertion that fit is most un- fortunate, unfair and dangerous for the wife of the President of the United States to make political pro- nouncements that give offense to large part of our citizens," she said:
 Entitled to Opinion
 That is up to the public. Everyone has a right to his own opinions and to say them."
 The First Lady had arrived here by train two hours earlier to ad- dress Simmons College Alumnae at Symphony Hal Tonight on "The Problems of Youth"
 Mrs. Roosevelt said she would not mention divorce in her talk tonight because after all, divorce isn't problem of youth. All they want to do is get married"
 Mrs. Feehan also criticized Mrs.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Huntsville, Texas, April 29.-(UP) John Vaughn, three times at the threshold of death in the electric chair and three times saved by last minute intervention, clung to the bars of his cell and gazed at a clock early today while the state executed his death row companion.
 Vaughn had been scheduled to die with Johnny Banks, negro preach CT. Gov. James V. Alfred gave him a 24-hour reprieve 10 minutes before so that legal authorities could de- etrmine the validity of court re- straining order. The order specified that Vaguhn's execution should not proceed.
 Vaughn and Banks originally were to have died week ago. They were saved then when a motor genera tor failed. It failed first at mid- night and when 1t failed again three hours later, Gov. Alfred granted weeks reprieve.
 Vaughn was already in the death chamber a week ago when the er- prieve came. He was making speech, declaring his innocence. As
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
John Vaughn Again Escapes Chair Right On Threshold

he left the chamber he turned to witnesses and said, God and an hogest man have won again."
 Word of the 24-hour delay was taken Vaughn by Warden w. w. Waid. Without emotion, Vaughn thanked him. He had maintained throughout the week that he would not die, that it was not "the will of God" for him to die.
 The reprieve was granted because of the restraining order issued by Judge H. F. Kirby, of Goresbeck, a nearby town. Vaughn'S brother, Homer Vaughn, signed an affida- wit which said that Vaughn had been made insane by the torture that he went through last week The brother and Vaughn's wife asked for a sanity hearing.
 Banks was led into the execution chamber at midnight. The warden asked him whether he wanted to say anything.
 "Nothing, except that I am inno- cent" he replied. He killed hi l3-year old sister-in-law.
 Vaughn killed policeman in Sal | Antonio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
FIRE FIGHTERS
 NOT YET THROUGH

Sandwich, Mass, April 29.-(UP) -Grimy forest-f1re fighters patroled Cape Cod today with little hope that rain might wet tinder-dry woodlands where firebugs and care lessness have brought death and damage this week. Bourne select men protested to Governor Hurley that WPA brush-burning crews on the Bourne National Guard Reser- vation had unwittingly caused the biggest blaze which cut swath seven miles long and four miles wide. National Guard officials, however, said that no brush had been burned since Monday.
 Two fire-f1ghters died yesterday in Massachusetts Thomas E. Adams, AZ, Sandwich volunteer, succumbed to burns suffered when he and four others were trapped by flames in Shawme state forest. At Beverly, Stanislaus Kowalski, 55, collapsed across burning brush pile and per- ished as volunteers dragged him away.
 At Hyannis hospital, four men who weret rapped with Adams re- mained in critical condition today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Mysterious MurderO Of Youth StiH Unsolued
Edward J. Mahoney, Jr, 22 of Lafayette Street Is Dead-Entire Detective Force Has Spread
 Net for Slayer

The entire personnel of the de- tective bureau was assigned today to the investigation into the mys- terious murder of Edward J. Ma honey, Jr., g, of IA Lafayette stret. The youth was found deao on a bank alongside railroad tracks near his home at 6 o'clock yesterday morning, five hours after a burglary had been attempted at the store ot Samuel Cooper, IA Lafayette street Search for the killer or killers is being directed by Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens of the detective bureau and Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth.
 Two bullets struck Mahoney. One entered his back, just below the left shoulder and emerged through his abdomen. It was this bullet that inflicted the fatal wound. The other bullet struck MahoneyS left leg, near the knee. Both bullets were from a .32 caliber revolver.
 Mystery Surrounds
 Mysterious circumstances have marked the entire case. Witnesses questioned by authorities have dis agreed somewhat in their stories. There is difficulty in achieving any motive for the shooting, and po- lice are at a loss as to the recon struction of the crime.
 At 1 o'clock yesterday morning, police received call that burg lary was being attempted at Coop CTS store. Motor Patrolmen John Walsh and John Mcdonnell went to the scene, being joined later by Plainsclothemen Ernest Pakul and Patrick Hobart. They found the re- mains of .32 caliber bullet on the sidewalk nearby, but found no trace of the burglars. A bag of flour was found on the front steps of the store and a trail of flour led some distance down the street. It stopped suddenly.
 Store Windows Broken
 Windows in the front of the store has been broken. Police searched the neighborhood but could find no one. At 6 o'clock Mahoney's body was found on the railroad embank- ment by Louis Marchow, of p La fayette street. Motor Patrolman AL fred Overton went to the scene and found traces of four in Mahoney's clothing. The young man had been dead for several hours, according to Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, med ical examiner.
 Mahoney was last definitely seen at 12:3O yesterday morning. when he left the home of his brother-in- law, William Murphy of B Railroad Hill street. He left Murphy's house to go to his home, but was not seen thereafter.
 Earlier in the night, Mahoney had been in the company of Peter Cal fornia Pete" Krakauskas, of 274 Washington avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
RAILROADS CUT
 WAGES l5PER CENT
l42 Class 1 Railways Rep= resented $250,OO0,=
 900 Saved Annually

Chicago, April 29.-(UP)-The American Association of Railroads today voted to cut wages 15 per cent effective July 1.
 John J. Policy, chairman of the association which represents 142 class 1 roads, estimated the cut would effect a saving of $250,000, ,000 annually.
 The cut was agreed upon yester- day by the board of directors of the association and accepted by the gen. eral membership today.
 Notice of the resolution will be served upon the brtherhoods with whom the roads have contracts.
 The reduction will apply to all classes of railroad labor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
YOUTHS HELD IN
 FATAL SHOOTING

Orange, Conn, April 29-(UP)-- Two Enfield, N. H., youths were held in $1O,0OO bond each today for ques- tioning in connection with the fatal shooting of & Newport, N. H., store keeper during a holdup last Satur- day.
 Apprehended in an automobile re- ported stolen from Hanover, N. H.. they gave their names as Gordon Briggs and George Tallis, both 18. Police said they found two loaded 32 calibre revolvers in dashboard compartment of the car.
 Witnesses to the shooting were 10 arrive here today in an cndeavor to identify the suspects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Highway Commissioner Bous
 To G0u. Cross Demand Made Follouing Grand Jury's Report
Received, Accepted Resignation at Once; Chief Executive Felt It His
 Duty to Take Action
CLARENCE c. WILLARD ALSO
 LOSES HIS PUBLICITY JOB

Hartford, Conn., April 29.-( (UP)--state High way Commissioner John A. Macdonald, for 15 years head of the states most influential patronage and spending agency resigned today as result of the Mer ritt Parkway grand jury disclosures
 Resignation Demanded
 The resignation was demanded by the Governor who announced:
 q felt that in view of the disclosures contained therein (the jurys repor it my duty to request the imme- diate resignation of John A. Macdonald as highway commissioner.
 have received and accepted his resignation today
 Willard Loses Position
 Simultaneously the Governor said he had asked that the employment of publicity agents for the Highway and Health departments "be immediately terminated Clarence G. Willard secretary Republican State Central Com mittee head of New Haven publicity bureau has for many years handled such releases The grand jury crit cized the setup unnecessary and needless expense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

promotions Will be drlllmaSter, six captains and seven lieutenants. A: predicted, Captain Joseph Kelley new drillmaster, has been assigned to duty at Engine 2, East Main and Orange streets. Training of the 27 new department prlvates will be un- der his direction. Captain Martin J. Campion becomes deputy chief.
 Retire With Honors
 Leaving the Fire Department to- morrow after long careers of service are the following: Captain Edward E. Maloney, Captain Frank Ryan Lieutenant Frank J. Finn, Lieuten- ant John Quinn, Lieutenant Walter R. Johnson, Superintendent of Fire Alarms Charles K. Ahearn, Private Patrick J. Cowper, and Lieutenant John J. Crane.
 In addition to the many changes among officers made necessary by the Fire Department shakeup voted several weeks ago by the Board of Fire Commissioners, many changes among privates have been necessary ,,se New Fire Captains
 The new captains, as of next Monday, are James J. Cavanaugh Andrew A. O'Leary, William Fitz-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

''It is apparent" said the Gover- nor, that the vogue in practice ln these two departments in relation to employing special publicity agents is not warranted because the newspapers offer an adequate means for conveying news from the varl- ous state departments to the public"
 A state policeman acted as mes senger between the governors office and that of Macdonald.
 The governors statement was re- leased after lengthy conference with Attorney General Charles J. Mclaughlin and his assistant, Rich ard Corkey.
 Careful Examination
 The chief executive said his re- quest for the resignation was made after careful examination of the report of the grand jury' which was "a result of a careful and ex- haustive inquiry by IS representa- tives and impartial citizens of Fairfield county, who have unSel- fishly given their time and atten- tion to the matters under investi- gation for period of 12 weeks.
 They have rendered a most valu- able service to the people of the state.
 Then, the governor said, he brought to the attention of the highway and health departments the jury'S recommendation for a discontinuation of the publicity &C., tivities which netted Willard's firm $6,000 year.
 No Successor Yet
 There was no immediate con- Sideration of a successor to Mac donald, a Republican, who was ap- pointed in 1923 to the head the which now spends $20,- 100000 annually.
 At the governors office it was an- nounced he would be replaced "as soon as possible"
 Macdonald, whose salary is $l0,- 900 year, was appointed by for mer Governor Charles A. Temple ton. Under ordinary course of events his current term would have expired June 30, 1889, Previous to his selection as commissioner he was a $4,500 a year deputy motor vehicle commissioner for six years.
 Macdonald was unavailable for statement and was away from his
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
SENATOR BURKE DEFENDS PRESS
Senator MintOn Made Bit ter Attack on PrOpagan=
 da of Some Papers
BY JOHN R. BEAL United Pres Staff COrrespondent)

United Pres Staff COrreSpondent)
 Washington, April 29-Sen. Ed ward R. Burke, (d), Neb., defended the press today against the charge of Sen. Sherman Minton, (d), Ind, that it sought to throttle and strangle" free speech.
 whenever I find anyone who be- rates the press" Burke said, q can put my finger on someone who, if he had his way, would limit the ex- pression of anyone who takes a diff ferent view from his.
 "The overwhelming majority of the people have no sympathy for or approval of these attacks upon the press of the country.
 Everyone, even those who are leading the hounds against the press will have to admit that without an untrampled press this country could not go the way we want it to go" from the senate floor, attacked sev- eral metropolitan newspapers and the American Newspaper Publishers association, which had received from its radio committee report asserting that the press must guard against an encroachment upon American democracy by the federal government with radio as an instru- ment of political power"
 Unmittigated Gall
 A new deal senator and chairman of the senate lobby committee, Min tCn described this attitude as "un- mittigated gall" He introduced a bill that would make felony for any publisher tU publish as fact, news known to be false.
 The bill would apply to "any per son, firm, corporation or associa- tion" which publishes and transports through the mails "any newspaper, magazine or periodical" Violators
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
By WEBB MILLER

Copyright, 1888, By United Press)
 London, April 29-(UP)-Great Britain and France, agreed on what amounts to an unwritten military alliance, discussed today the danger ous problems of central Europe that threw them together, allies as they had not been since the end of the World war
 They had agreed on immediate united preparation for war, and in principle, on complete unity of con- mand and execution in war. They had agreed on the united action of their armies, navies, air forces, and on building up and pooling vast re- serves of materials and foods.
 In six short hours of negotiation they had done whac British and French statesmen had failed to do in nearly 20 years. Their conversa-' tionS, for their effect on the ques- tion of peace or eventual war. con- stituted one of the most significant movements in European diplomacy since the signing of the Versailles peace treaty.
 Mailed Fist Olive Branch
 Europe today, as one authority put it, was presented with an olive branch covering a mailed fiSt-the first representing the united strength of the two most powerful nations in Europe.
 Premier Edouard Daladier and Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet of France had spent last night at Windsor Castle, the honored guests of King George VI and Queen Eliz- abeth.
 There they had discussed the visit which the king and queen are to pay to France next month. It was not lost on Britons that the last such visit was made to France by King George V in June, 1914, to warn Germany of the closeness of Brit ish-French relations.
 But in 1914 there was not the CO., operation that there will be this June between the two allies. This time, if there is war, it will find Britain and France from the start agreed on not only the broad policy but the intri- cate technical details of military D. operation covering France, the North Sea, and the Mediterranean, ready
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
His Application Is Filed; To Be Placed Upon List
 of Retired
MORE EXPERIMENTS
 MAY COME TODAY
Several Applicants for Po= lice Position to Be Pres=
 ent at Meeting

The start of a shakeup in the Police Department, simi- lar to the one recently made in the Fire Department, was expected at a meeting of the Board of Police Commis- sioners this afternoon. The meeting was adjourned from yesterday. Definitely eX- pected was the retirement of Captain Hugh Flaherty, who is understood to have filed an application to be placed on the re-
 tired list. Several appointments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
FMailed Fist" OHue Branch Giuen Europe
Great Britain, France Have Agreed to an Unwrtten Military Alliance-Greatest War Machine
 in EurOpe's History

Telegraph Editors Note: Webb Miller star United Press European following dispatch London the details the British France negotiations They richest most powerful nations hand Europe m covering a mailed fist.
 Miller who the United Press European the forefront important development in Europe for than 20 World at Versailles
  Ethiopia diplomatic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
WAGE REDUCTIONS

Lawrence, Mass, April 29-( (UP)-- Wage reductions, estimated unoffi- cially to average 10 per cent. for workers in three mills of the Amer ican Woolen Co.,, Inc, will go into effect Monday. President Moses Pen- dleton announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Chief Cauanau Announces List or Assignments
All Will Take Effect on Monday Morning Fifteen Of= ficers to Assume Rank-27 New Privates
 Will Begin Duties

Changes affecting every engine house in the city will go into effect in the Fire Department Monday according to
 list of assignments announced today by Chief Thomas Cavanaugh Fifteen officers will take their rank
 and 27 newlyapponted prvates will go on duty for the first time. Eight members of the department will be retired from active service after completing their day tomorrow Taking oyer new duties as the result of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
OLD HOMESTEAD BURNS

Tiverton, R. l., April 29-(UP)- The Philip Gray house, 250-year- old homestead reputedly used in Civil war days as a slave terminal on the underground railroad be- tween the Confederate States and Canada, was destroyed last night by fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April 29-(UP)- Government expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through April 27, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $6,306,677,5S2.S5 S6,1S1, 1,S55,623.3l
 Receipts $5,O59, ,595,2S9S6 $4,O5S,S12,912.0
 Gross Deficit s1,247, 7,OS2,2sS.49 $2,12S, S,O42,711.2s
 Net Deficit s11s9,125,44s.49 $2,2O7,S7S,O11.2S
 Cash Balance $2,712.436, ,434S3 $1,675, ,926.690,74
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

were predicted in informed circles. There has been much speculation over the appointment of Lieutenant John V. Leary to captaincy, but whether action would be taken on this promotion this afternoon was not know.
 Other RetirementS
 There may be other retirements in addition to that of Captain Fla herty. Whatever action is taken by the board this aftrenoon is eX-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

an associate of the tuditing firm of George H. Kingsley Company. The firm had charge of the city's books, for a period of eight years, and another member, Enoch E.. Bornais who was stationed here almost permanently is sought as witness. He was reported to have left the country, but latest reports say he is hospitalized in Manhat- tan.
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The Weather

Cloudy, Cool Tonight;
 Fair For Saturday Full Weather Report Page 9
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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-05-16

once again the eagcrly-awaitcd
call-letterS came in.
"lBHLP JBHLP calling
DIRK, calling DIRK :" Time
stood still, rs Jackie leaned for
ward, her heart leaping up into
her throat. Oxygen giving out
49,. leak in tube - oxygen Civ
ing out at $4,000 altitude ="
"Oh, Macw Jackie caught the
operators arm and chung to it.
He shook his head, motioning
for silence. Once more -. "OXy-
gen giving out. . Forced to nose
down to heavier air, losing altl-
tude fast :" Then Rogers voice
was cut abruptly; there was moth
ing but humming sound in
stead.
"We'll pick him up again in Il
secondw Mac said reassuringly.
LAS soon as he can take time out
to send word. . . Hold every
thing, Jackie! Stand by"
There was nothing else to do.
But Jackie felt as though all the
blood were slowly draining from
her body. Roger losing oxygen!
Roger forced to nose down. She
knew. of course, that this might
prove disastrous. If Roger did not
get oxygen quickly he might lose
He would have to
bring the ship down TO eight or
10000 feet. ..
"LiStenw Mac bent over the re-
ceiving set again. The silence was
unbearablc for that split second.
Then-yes!-Roger'S call letters,
though rather family and indis-
tinct his voice coming in
stronger:
Dropped to 5000 feet. EST
mated position west leg of Belle
fonte beam. Can YOU give ceiling?
Motor logged :"
Motor logged! That meant
Roger had had to cut the switch
when he nosed down and that
now, it would not take again.
"Solid overcast e.. :" Roger $
voice, sounding matter-of-fact and
collected, continued. IN o t L
dead -" .
"Oh, dear Godw Jackie groan-
ed. She could not stand this any,
longer. ...
"Shhhw Mac silenced her
sharply. But though they both
waited, silent. tense, there was
nothing more. Not even Rogers
call letters, signing off.
ITO be continued
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-05-16
THAOS ruled the Russia Of thu

CHAOS ruled the Russia Of the
~ revolutionary days, and the
triumphant workers. marching on
the landed estates of Moscow and
other cities, took over the fine
homes and beautiful public build
ings in one mighty surge.
Ten years later, about 1928, the
first readjustment was beginning
and the new Russia laid plans for
a huge building program of her
own. The fruits of that program
are now apparent. .- ..- .torr. .-.'
They show in cut-to-the-bone
modernist pattern of architecture,
notable for its fitness rather than
its beauty. 1t boasts certain
freedom from the old traditions,
the ancient embellisheG forms. 1t
symbolizeS the new Russia. tx
So the Russians are building
these, days. literally, to the skies.
Typical work is the vast projected
Palace Of the Soviets, with 100
elevators and 80 escalators, dee
signed to be the tanest building
in the, world and to seat 10000 in
the main hall. And like many of
these buildings it will support a
chromium statue of the revered
Leninsat the very top. Onesof the
proposed Russian skyscrapers is
shown here on, current Russian
stamp, one of series on the
new architecture.