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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
JAMES N. CURLEY
LOSES IN MASS.
LeVerett SaltOnstaH Elect
ed First Republican Gov
in Eight Years

Boston, Nov. g. CUP -Leverett
Saltonstall has been elected as
Massachusetts first Republican gov
ernor in eight years, defeating For
mer Governor James M. Curley (D)
by a pularity of approximately $780,
900.
Returns from 1889 of the states
1894 precincts gave Saltohstall 1884,
009, Curley 631, $40.
It was the veteran Curley's third
major defeat in two years, youthful
Henry Cabot Lodge (R) having
beaten him by 10000 votes for U.
S. Senator in 1886 and youthful
Maurice j. Tobin having defeated
him by $4,000 votes for mayor of
Boston last year.
Thirteen of Massachusetts, 16 U.
s. Tepresentatiyes-eight Republicans
and five Democrats-were reelected.
TIE two contests that remained in
doubt today involved the two veter-
an Republican incumbents in the
ninth and tenth district. Partial re-
tuTns showed Rep. Robert Luce (R)
leading Thomas H. Eliot cd by
about 1000 votes in the ninth, and
Rep. George Holden Tinkham (R),
who hunted lions in Africa during
the campaign, running about 1900
ahead of Martin J. Kelly Cd.
Saltonstall's victory wave swept
into office the entire Republican
ticket with the possible exception
Of Attorney General Paul A. Dever
I'D.
Only slightly smaller than Sal
tonstall's margin over Curley was
hat of House Speaker Horace T.
Cahill (R) over former governors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
Jasper McLevy Blamed
For Democrats Defeat
Continued from Page u

of the state ticket, which includes,
for the first time, woman for
secretary of state Mrs. Sara B.
Crawford.
DR.. James L. McConaughy, pres
ident of Wesleyan university receiv-
ing his political baptism, was al
most certain to gain the lieutenant
governorship.
Socialists May Control
Socialists elected four members
of the Legislature, two in the Sen
ate and two in the House, and be-
cause of the close division in the
Senate between Democrats and
Republicans, were again in posi-
ton of control such as during the
1885 session when they organized
the Legislature with the aid of Re-
publicans.
The phenomenal vote of the So
cialists was felt in every office. In
the Connecticut districts, Edward G..
Roffler, whose name was placed on
the ballot almost at the last min
ute, drew "A, 1872 in the first; Thorn
as G. Bowman, 8,732 in the second;
Harry Watstein, 10,184 in the third;
Charles McLevy, brother of the gu
bernatorial candidate 31,033 in the
fourth; Thomas w. Ring, 1882 in
the fifth and Arthur F. King, 3d.
572 votes for congresSman-at-large.
The Socialist ballots were more
than enough to swing the election
either way in every place on the
ticket.
Second To McLevy
Bellani Trombley, Socialist candi-
date for U. S. senator, polled 49,
584 votes,g with IA towns missing,
ranking second to McLevy In sup
port.
McLevy carried his home city of
Bridgeport, 22,197; Cross, 14,103;
Baldwin, 8,574, and the city of Wa
terbury, 1898; Cross, 1919; Bald
win, 8,703.
He ran first at Fairfield, Trum-
bull, Bristol, East Hartford, Man.
chester, Rocky Hill, South Windsor,
Windsor, Prospect, Wolcott, Ply
mouth, WATERFOWL and Vernon and
tied with Gov. Cross for second
place at CRANKY.
Additionally, he placed second at
Danbury, Shelton, Berlin. Canton,
Glastonbury, Marlboro, New Britain,
Newington Plainville. West Hartford,
Wethersfield, Cheshire, Meriden,
Milford, Oxford, Woodbury., Bolton
and at Stratford, home town of
Baldwin.
The city of Hartford gave Nc
Levy 19,445 votes, Cross 26,245 and
Baldwin 1894.
McLevy polled 4,700 votes in 1880;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09

Lack of confidence in the two
major parties was given as the
basic reason for the astounding
vote of Mayor Jasper McLevy, So
cialist, today by Republican Town
Chairman ]. Warren Epson.
Mr.. Upson remarked that dis
closures Of Improper acts" by
party leaders of both the Dem
ocrats and the Republicans I'M
doubleday gave Mayor McLevy
"his opportunity"
But so far as the Waterbury
grand jury causing the upset of
major party calculations In this
section of the state, the situa-
lions in such towns as Bristol
were cited by the Republican
leader.
There was no grand jury sit
uation to influence the Bristol
VOTE" he remarked.
Likewise, the aspect of McLevy
carrying the solidly Republican
town of Watertown; carrying
Prospect and W0lcott, too, raised
doubt as to the actual Importance
of the Waterbury grand jury af-
fair In terms Of ballots In the
normally Republican towns.
Chairman Epson expressed his
thanks to the Republican organi-
zation, saying that ne was sure.
that the workers had bent every
effort to get out q comprehensive
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
Democrat

With all local Democratic can
didates elected, or reelected, and
Waterbury contributing sizeable
majorities to Cong. j. Joseph
Smith and High Sheriff j. Ed
ward Slavin, Democratic Town
Chairman John H. Crary today
thanked the voters who made
this showing possible.
Waterbury elected a Demo-
cratic judge of probate, Attorney
Patrick J. Healey, two state SEN
ators from the 18th and 10th dis
tricts, Sen. George T. Culhane
and Edward P. Egar, respectively,
and two Democratic representa-
tives, Rep. Daniel j. Mahaney
and Attorney Hugo L. Guasta-
ferri.
II want to thank all those who
remained loyal to the Democratic
party" Chairman Crary said.
For IL is these voters who have
made possible the election of our
candidates as well as contributing
materially to the Democratic
showing In the 5th Congressional
district and in the county"
With returns from Waterbury'S
new 50 districts not yet official.
the indication was that the
Democrats had led the Repub-
licans by between 5000 and
1000 votes, only Governor Cross
trailing BY fen hundred votes
In the heavy balloting here for
Mayor Jasper MCLevy, Socialist
RandldatA - -. ~. ..,...........
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09

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cessful in it's most important House
purge" when James H. Fay, one
legged war veteran and regular
Democratic nominee in New York's
10th district, defeated John j. o.
Connor, chairman of the House rules
committee who had been rejected in
the Democratic primary but won
the Republican nomination. Rep.
Adolf j. SABBATH, D., ILL.,, loyal New
Dealer, will get O'Connor's impor-
tant House craftsmanship.
New Dealers Hammered
But elsewhere the Republicans
hammered at many New Dealers.
Rep. Jerry OConnell, D., Mont,
one of the most vigorous New Deal
ers in the House and talked Of as
candidate to oppose anti-New Deal
Sen. Burton K. Wheeler, in 1910,
was trailing ]. Thorkelson, Republic
can, in a hot contest in Montana
that might swing either way.
Rep. Robert L. Ramsay, D., w. Va,
was defeated by A. G. Schiller, Re-
publican. Ramsay was member OF
the House judiciary committee. Rep.
Gerald Boileau, p, WIS.,, generally
considered one of the most able of
the so-called Liberal bloc, trailed
Reid r. Murphy, Republican. in
another close race.
Running Behind
Another Progressive from Wiscon-
sin-Gardner r. Withrow-also was
running behind his Republican OPP
ponent. Harry w. Griswold. With
row was a leader in blocking railroad
legislation at the last session. Rep.
Herman Kopplemann, D., Conn, a
New Dealer who vainly tried to de-
feat Sen. Augustine Lonergan in the
primary, was defeated for reelection.
Rep. Alphonse Roy, D., N. H, who
was seated only on the last day of
the session after winning contest
ed election from Arthur B. jerks,
Republican, was falling behind jerks
in the race for reelection. Roy drew
full pay for the last session of Con-
gress although Jenks-wl1o also was
paid-served all but few hours.
Democratic women in the House
ran into some hot contests and both
Rep. Nan Honeyman, D., Ore, and
Rep. Virginia Jenckes, D., Ind, were
behind in early returns. Rep. Edith
N, Rogers, r., Mass, critic of the adj
ministration's reciprocal trade policy
was reelected.
Everywhere But South
Republican gains appeared likely
to be scattered through almost every
state except the solid south. In addi-
ton to the gains in big eastern in
dustrial states which are normally
Republican or very closely divided,
the Republican victories showed a.
marked rural trend against the
New Deals farm program.
The chairmen Of nine important
House committees were reelected.
Only one had opposed the adminis-
tration on its crucial "test" measures.
He was Rep. Hatton w. Summers,
D., Tex, of the judiciary committee,
who delivered death-knen speech
on the supreme court bill. warning
that If 1t passed the Senate he would
oppose 1t in the House.
Committee Chairmen
Committee chairmen reelected
were Martin Dies, D., Tex, Of the
group investigating un-American ac-
tiyitieas whose procedure Was brand.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09

20,637 in 1882: 3S,438 in 1884 and
1898, detracting from the Demo-
Gratis in all but the landslide cleo
ton two years ago for president.
Gov. Cross has run behind his
ticket in the last two elections.
When he first was nominated in
1880, he won by scant margin of
5,465 votes and was the sole sur
vivor of his ticket. Two years later
his plurality was 10,935 and in 1894
it dropped to $500, due to Nc
Levy cut.
Ballot Boxes Impounded
Monroe, Conn.,, nov. SUPP
The ballot boxes containing the
results of yesterdays elections, were
impounded today in the office of
the town clerk until Republican
Moderator George Beardsley obtain
ed legal advice as to a recount.
A protest Of the vote was made by
George Edwards, Republican can
didate for the General Assembly,
who was opposed by Charles r.
Nichols Democrat.
Contrary to general procedure,
the results of the balloting were not
disclosed. Nor could it be learned
why Edwards demanded recount.
The local returns were the only
ones lacking in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
WATR Staff Joins
Democrats Force
In News Flashes

Serving last night an estimated
$4,000 listeners in the greater
Waterbury area with election re-
turns, WATR, The Voice of Wa
terbury and The Democrat today
reviewed one of the busiest and
most successful broadcasting ses-
sions ever presented under the CO.
sponsorship of the two local insti-
buttons.
WATR engineers erected an all
glass broadcasting booth in The
editorial rooms of The Democrat,
from where the polling results
animated. The booth was complete
with battery of microphones and
other essential broadcasting
equipment and was manned by o
force of three broadcasting engi-
neers, headed by Harold Thomas.
WATR president and director. At
the microphones throughout the
evening for WATR was Program
Director and Announcer, Jimmy
Parker. Assisting Mr.. Parker was
Edward j. Ryan, political broad
caster and writer.
Besides employing the services
of numerous correspondents who
covered the city and state for both
institutions the facilities Of two
outstanding national news agen-
cies, United Press and Trans
Radio Press were used.
WATR remained on the air
from 500 p. m. to 12:45 a. m. with
election reports exclusively. At the
WATR studios six special tele-
phone operators were required to
handle incoming calls.
Comments today from leaders Of
the states three political parties
and "the man in the street. laud-
ed the splendid, impartial election
night service of WATR made pos
sible only through the cooperation
of The Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09

ed by President Roosevelt as itself
"un-American";; Clarence F. Lea, D..
Calf, interstate commerce; Henry
B. Steagall. D., Ala, banking and
currency; Robert L. Doughton, D.,
N. c., ways and means which han
dies all taxation; Hatton w. Sum-
ners, D., Tex, judiciary; Marvin
Jones, D., Tex, agriculture; Sam D.
McReynolds, D., Tenn, foreign af-
fairs; win M. Wilmington, D. Miss,
flood control: and Carl Vinson, D.,
Ca, naval affairs.
Rep. Louis Ludlow, D., Ind. au-
thor Of the proposal for a constitu-
tional amendment to bar declara-
ton Of war except by national refer
endum. when invasion is not in
volved, apparently was returned to
the House. His return makes certain
q new fight over his resolution which
was defeated Inst session only by
strongest administration pressure
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09


There was question, too, of the
Litchfield vote an6 the first return,
showing 753 for Smith was re-
portedly reduced to 651 votes by the
moderator. In Thomaston, Rice was
reported today to nave picked up
one Union party vote, changing his
total there.
Local Result
In Waterbury, Cong. Smith poll
ed 1896 votes, however, and Col.
Rice, according to unofficial tally,
polled 1858 votes. With the al
legged gain of 1903 votes for Col.
Rice in Litchfield and Thomaston,
therefore, the estimated majority
for Cong. Smith would be 418 votes,
this including gain of 1923 votes
in the Smith total in Waterbury
not shown in other reports.
According to The Democrats
tabulation, Cong. Smith carried
Waterbury by 1928 votes.
Praises Rice
Cong. Smith paid tribute to the
craftsmanship of his Republican
opponent today on the assurance of
the latest returns giving him APP
parent victory. He said:
81 am naturally gratified to
have again received the conf
dence of the people of the Fifth
Congressional District. AS have
done during the past four years,
I shall continue to perform the
duties of Congressman as the
representative of all the people
of this district. To Roy E. Rice,
my Republican opponent, I wish
to extend my appreciation for the
high plane on which he kept the
campaign, leaving neither bitter
ness nor personal feeling. want
to thank all those people
throughout the district who
worked so hard and so Loyalty in
my interest during the campaign,
and to say in closing that am
deeply sensible of the trust which
has been reposed in me by the
people I represent. 1t will con-
tinue to be my purpose to de-
serve this trust"
Returns by Towns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
councillor, James H. Brennan CD of
acknowledgements.

councillor, James H. Brennan Cd of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The only woman seeking state
wide Office, Mrs. Katherine A. Foley
Cd, was decisively defeated for
secretary OF state by the veteran
incumbent, Frederick W.. Cook tR)
In Curley's traditional stronghold
of Boston, Saltonstall rolled up the
biggest vote ever poiled by a Re-
publican, holding Curley's plurality
there to 81, 468.
In rural communities, Saltonstall's
vote was about per cent greater
than that of John w. Haigis, the
1886 Republican gubernatorial NOM
inee, while Curley's vote was nearly
is per cent under that polled by
Hurley Cd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
Carries waterbury


Sheriff Slavin carried Waterbury
by about 5000 votes, New Haven BY
more than 5000 votes to win with
an unofficial majority Of GAL votes
as the count figured 1t noon today.
The total vote Of the ~ towns In
the county gave the unofficial fig
ures of 1888 for Sheriff Slavin,
1892 for McGovern.
The Democratic incumbent polled
three-to-one votes over McGovetn
in several Waterbury districts, hit
ting the high majority Ward 4, dis
trict 8, where he led McGovern by
about 500 votes. The unofficial to-
tai for the city was Slavin, 1865.
McGovern, 1852, or almost 5000
vote plurality.
TabuIated Results
Figures of the vote in the county
follows:
NEW HAVEN COUNTY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
JOHN A DANAHER
MAKES STATEMENT

Hartford Conn.,, Nov. Sup
John A. Danaher, G), U. S. Sena-
tor-elect, issued the following victory
statement today:
my personal qualification is over
Swallowed by the SOLDERING thought
of the responsibilities of the high
office to which I have been elected.
Lonergan impels commentator for
his long public service. Please let
me thank the thousands of friends
and loyal, tireless party wrkers
whose efforts have made possible
this successful result"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
FORMER SLAVE IS lI3

San Francisco (UP)-More than
200 descendants of Mrs. Silvia
Hoover, former Negro slave, at
tended the celebration of her 113
birthday here. Ase she never knew
the exact day of her birth she chose
that of one of her daughters and
has celebrated it regularly for the
past IS years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
DEER ATTACKS AUTO

San Francisco-CUP)- California
deer are definitely taking on some
of the characteristics of goats, ac-
cording to Will Hemmerson. While
driving up from Santa Cruz, he said,
a big three-point deer came from
the forest, butted out both of his
headlights, damaged the motor, and
then ran for the protection of the
forest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
RACE TO RENO

A hectic race to Reno by two
newlyweds in an auto trailer is de-
picted in RKO Radios Trailer Ro-
NANCE" featuring Lucille Ball and
James Ellison as the hair-brained
bride and groom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
TRAILER FIRE OUTRUN

Beware, Nev.-(UP)-J. A. Har-
rison and Ray Alexander, prospect
ors, driving an automobile and trail
ers to new ''diggings," discovered the
trailer on IRE. Unable to unlock 1t,
their only alternative to keep the
flames from spreading to the auto
mobile was by fast driving, to out
ruin the flames. This they did.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
Slavin Reelected In
Contest For Sheriff
Spirited Battle Ends in Victory for Popular OciaI;
Carries Three Largest Cities in County

High Sheriff j. Edward Slavin Of New Haven County
was reelected today his Republic opponent Michael
y after bitter contest which Ats last
saw evidence of the trend toward cutting when the
Republican candidates supporters passed out literature
showing how voters might "spit the Democratic ticket
for McCSnvefr 80 n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09

Attorney Patrick ]. Healey was
elected Judge of the probate court
Of the Waterbury district in yes
terday's elections. He received a
total vote of 1908 in Waterbury,
Middlebury and Wolc0tt. His OPP
ponent, Attorney George H.
Lynch, received a total Of 1855.
Judge-elect Healey will succeed
Judge Dennis ]. Slavin next jan
uary, the latter having declined to
consider nomination for another
term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
Congressman Smith
Defeats Col. Roy Rice
Result in Doubt for Many Hours Winsted Ballots
Challenged By Moderator City Supports Winner

Congressman j. joseph Smith, Democrat Of Water
bury appeared reelected today the face Of unofficial
returns from the 5h Congressional district While some
question remained concerning disposition OF ballots thrown
out by moderator Wnsted for alleged improper markings
Congressman Smith appeared to be leading his Republican
opponent Lieutenant Colonel Roy Rice OF woodbury. py
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09

Winners and losers mingled with the of stamen
editorial the election
broadcast early evening the small hours of
this Special the the
Station WATR telephone necessarily
clerical abored with mountains Of figures Ean WATR
staff acted master Of ceremonies with Jimmie Parker and Edward
Ryan alternating the microphone
q. Candidate w. informing
public that grateful the although
George
opportunity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09

The women Of Walcheran, Hol-
land, wear gold ornamets n their
heads to indicate the village from
which shsE come On paarket days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09

service at Hartford Mr. Eman listens in from the rear In the upper
gratitude
william harrington city editor Of the stands
photo left to right standing Bowling
national advertising looking udgEect
Patrick friends admirers
publisher Of at Heaeys
left he broadasts In the low center John B. Goss who made
splendid SENATOR but obliged victory Mr.
which did graciOuy generously either
side members WATR staff Jimmie Parker
right Jimmie sleeping
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09
c. or. MAKES BIG
GAINS in HOUSE

Continued from Page u
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-09

Committee chairmen reelected
were Martin Dies, D., Tex Of the
group investigating un-American ac-
fyitiess whose procedure was hrand-'
Evening star., 1938-01-09
Most Poisonings Accidental.

Murder mystery stories to the con-
trary, most deaths from poison are
accidental. The main cause Is mis-
taking poison for harmless drugs In
the medicine closet.
Evening star., 1938-01-09
Residents Entertain
At Parties in Sligo
Park Hills.

MRS. J. BOND SMITH Of Takoma
Park, Md. was given a shower
Wednesday night at the new home of
Mrs. William Brice on Hill Top road.
The guests were Mrs. lila McCand-
lish Of Silver Spring. Md; Mrs. Virgil
o. Barnard, Mrs. Paul Mattix. Mrs.
Herbert Lawson. jr.. Mrs. Thomas
Doyle. Mrs. Stanley Gaines. Mrs. Elsie
Palmieri, Miss Margaret Lancaster Of
Takoma Park. Md, and Mrs. Alvin
Brown of Chevy Chase, D. c.
Mr.. o. D. Field, with his daughter,
Miss Connie Field, has moved from
their residence on Sussex road into a
new home they have purchased at 1903
Twelfth street NV.
Mrs. Daniel Letham entertained at
a tea Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. James
S. Cox. wife of the Rev. Cox. rector of
the Church of the Ascension in Silver
Spring. Md. and Mrs Frank Neu-
mann poured tea and coffee, while as
sisting in the dining room were Mrs
Charles Leizear and Mrs. J. D. Gore
OF Silver Spring. Md.
Mr.. Harvey Klemmer left Tuesday
for the West Coast where he will be
for 10 days In connection with work
for the United States Maritime Com
mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Trainor are
spending the week end in New York as
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd
Hinds. formerly Of Sligo Park Hills,
Md. Mr.. Trainor went by plane Fri
day and was joined by her husband
yesterday.
Evening star., 1938-01-09
Residential News
In Rockville.

ROCKVILLE, Md. Jan. S.-Mrs.
Emma c. Woodfield entertained at a
family dinner party in her home at
Damascus Sunday.
Mrs. Blanche Creamer, retired Mont
gomery County public school teacher.
left early in the week for Florida to
remain until spring.
Miss Barbara Jean Long Is spending
the month Of January with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Karn,
near Rockville. while her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Clark r. Long Of Washing
ton. are in California.
Mrs. Walter Pyles w&s hostess at
bridge in her home In Rockville Thurs
day afternoon.
Miss Martha Williams, who spent
the holidays with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter A. Williams, in Rock
vile, returned to Staunton, Va, early
in the week to resume her work as
member Of the faculty of Stuart Hall.
Mrs. Clara c. Holmes, president OF
the Board Of Supervisors Of Elections
for Montgomery County, returned to
her home on the Rockville pike early
in the week after . short stay ut At
lantic City.
Judge and Mrs. Charles Webb re-
turned to Rockville during the week
from 6hippensburg. Pa. where they
visited Judge Webb's sister, Mrs. How
ard Crownover.
Miss Mary Bouic has returned to
Rockville after visiting Miss Elizabeth
Eldridge in New York City
Mayor and Mrs. Douglas M. Bland
ford left on Wednesday to spend two
months 1t Miami, Fla.
Evening star., 1938-01-09
CLASS IN CONTRACT

Tuesday Night Lesson to Consider
Bidding.
A class in contract bridge bidding.
the first Of three to open this week
under the auspices Of the Community
Center, will be held at 8 pm. Tuesday
at Central High School, under the
supervision Of Maxwell ]. Johnston.
An informal practice session will be
conducted by Mr.. Johnston at the
school on Thursday night. A class to
introduce auction players to contract
will be held on Friday night at Thom-
son School, under the direction Of
Dorothy M. Johnston.
Evening star., 1938-01-09
Washington Singers
To Present Opera.

Mary in Washington social and
musical circles are interested in the
coming production Of Robin Hood"
to be given by Washington singers
under the direction Of Miss Estelle
Wentworth at Roosevelt High School
Tuesday evening at 8:15 o'clock.
Among those who made early reser-
vations and are patrons for this event
are Mr.. and Mrs. George d. Horning,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Sherman, Col.
H. s. Kimberly. DR.. and Mrs. Arthur
r. Deming and Mr.. and Mrs. A. e.
NvaZ.
The production IS given under aus
pices Of the Community Center De-
partment Of the District Of Columbia
Public Schools, and tickets can be
had ct the A. A. A. headquarters and
the newsstands Of the willard and
Washington Hotels.