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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

Ways, Ga, Feb. 12-(UP)-Henry Ford, saddened by the death of his friend, Harvey Firestone, paid trib- ute today to the tire manufacturer who was buried yesterday at Akron. Ford was doubly sad because yeSter- day was the birthday anniversary of Thomas A. Edison, another party to a famous friendship of five men Ford, Firestone, the naturalist, Luther Burbank, and John Bur- roughs. Ford is now the only sur- vivor. Ford related how he met FireStone in Detroit when he bought tires for his first automobile in 1895. He talked to Firestone last by long distance telephone when Firestone stopped of in Memphis last December on his way to Miami, where he died Monday.
 Interviewed at his Georgia estate for the first time since his arrival last month, Ford said he had been sorry to be unable to attend Fire stones funeral. Harvey FireStone was 8 man of great foresight" Ford said. Absolutely honest. he insisted on making the best tires possible. His philosophy of quality is largely responsible for the improvement ot the tire industry. He was a good camper, and we went on trips an nually for 10 or 12 years. Thomas A. Edison, Luther Burbank, and John Burroughs often accompanied
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
ITALY PUNISHES
 NEWS CATERERS
Several Did Not Respect Italian Govt Views on
 Its FaSciSm

Rome, Feb. F - (U.PD The government ordered today the ex- pulsion of the Hungarian news paperman Irme Barcs, for five years the correspondent of Az Est and other Budapest newspapers, because of his general attitude. Barcs in- tends to leave for Budapest tonight. During his stay here, he had been awarded medal for bravery in recognition of his work as corre- spondent in the Ethiopian war.
 For several days some members of the foreign press corps have been under intesified governmental sup erviSion and there was belief in some foreign quarters that the gov ernment intended to revise" the list of correspondents welcome here, at the same time seeking to elimin- ate those who might be considered undesirable.
 Cannot Return
 Mime. Madeline Angels. core Spondent for the Paris Figaro, has been advised that she would not be permitted to return to Italy. She re- ceived the news i'll Paris, where she was visiting. The government, it was reported, issued and then with held temporarily an expulsion order against Swedish woman corre- spondent, resident ill Italy for 15 years. Her name-withheld tempo rarily-begins with a "B." Some quarters professed to see ill the or der against Mime. Angels-"A'-and Mime. B an alphabetical perusal of the correspondent list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
PLANE SPEEDS HIM
 ON TO HOSPITAL

Boston, Feb. 12-(UP)-A coast guard amphibian was poised on Nantuket beach today ready to carry a navy veteran, his eyeball cut, to the Boston eye and ear infirmary for an emergency operation.
 It was believed the first time a New England coast guard plane had been sent on mercy errand of this nature at night.
 Albert Morris, 39, was injured when a chip flew into his eye as he chopped wood yesterday. Because of the delicacy Of the necessary op- eration, Nantucekt physicians hesi- tated to perform it and sought un- successfully for boat to speed Nor ris to the mainland
 Coast guards were notified Of the veterans plight and at 2:30 a. III. the plane left Salem airbaSe, land ing in Nantucket an hour later. Be- cause of heavy mist and darkness, the take-off was delayed after doc tors decided the operation could wait several hours without en- dangering Morris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
ERIC CARLSON OF
 WORCESTER HELD
Picked Up Early Today as Suspect-Had Loaded
 Gun in Pocket

Arrested on suspicion early this morning by three patrolmen, Eric Carlson, 29 of Worcester, Massa- chusetts, was arraigned in city court today and bound over to superior court on a charge of carrying con- cealed weapon. Bonds of $500 were set by Judge Edward MaScolo.
 Prosecutor Frank Healey said that Carlson would be charged in super for court with carrying concealed weapon in a car, which is deemed more serious than the ordinary charge.
 Suspicion Aroused
 Patrolman Thomas Fibre became suspicious of the man when he saw him hanging about a restaurant on North Main street at 3:30 o'clock this morning. He watched him for considerable time, and later was joined by Patrolmen Timothy Keane and Plainclothesman Ernest Pakul. Upon investigation they found that the man had revolver and "A rounds of ammunition in his car which was parked nearby.
 Chief Inspector Joseph P. Stew ems identified Carlson as a man who was arrested here a year ago on a charge of theft of an automobile. At that time he told a fantastic story of being robbed and forced into the car, according to records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
27 MONTHS OLD
 STRIKE SETTLED

Washington, Feb. 12-(UP)-The National Labor Relations Board an- nounced today settlement of 27- months'-old labor dispute at the Brown Shoe Company's Vincennes, Ind, plant under which Il em- ployes will be reinstated with back pay totaling $4,767 and the NLRB will conduct a collective bargain ing election.
 The case was settled by stip- ulation signed by the company, the third largest shoe manufacturing concern, the Boot & Shoe Workers Union, an American Federation Of Labor affiliate; and the NLRB Charges of unfair labor practices against the company were dismissed
 An election will be held within 20 days at which employees will de- eide whether they want the Boot Ss Shoe Workers Union to represent them. If the union wins the cleo tion, the company agrees to recog- nize it as exclusive bargaining agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
INDUSTRIALIST
 RESIGNS PLACE

Rome. Feb. 12 - (U.PJ Gino Olivetti, millionaire Jewish indus trialist, has resigned the positions of president of the Italian Cotton Institute, vice president of the Tex tile Products Corporation and gov- ernment commissar of the National Cotton Textile Association, 1t was announced officially today.
 It was announced that the reSig- nation was due to personal mo- tives."
 Semi official sources said that Olivetti resigned because of Ill health. But usually reliable private sources said that he preferred to re- sign because he believed that to continue as head of three important concerns would be incompatible with what seemed to be new s1tu- ation here.
 The Cotton Institute is a national purchasing pool of which major Italian textile industrialiSts are members. Olivetti is . member o1 the Chamber of Deputies and has been most influential in industry from the beginning of the Fascist regime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

went to Berchtesgaden to see Hit Ter when he left here yesterday.
 It was asserted, as the announce ment of Schuschnigg's visit was made, that he and the Fuehrer were at that moment in conference shortly after 1 p. III. c a. m., ESD.
 May Return Tonight
 It was said that Schuschnigg was scheduled to return to Austria to- night, after single conference with Hitler.
 It was learned in official quar- ters that Schuschnigg had been ap- preached previously with a suggeS- ton for a meeting between the leaders of the two German brother countries. But hitherto, it was said, Schuschnigg had thought it inad- visable to accept an invitation to go to Germany.
 Officials denied firmly foreign suggestions that the conference to- day was connected with alleged forthcoming changes in the Aus trian cabinet, because, it was ex- plained, in accordance with repeat ed and emphatic official statements Austria does not allow any foreign interference with her internal af- fairs.
 Of Much Importance Berlin, Feb. 12-(UP)-Best in formed Nazi sources said today that visit of Chancellor Kurt SchuSch- nigg to Fuehrer Adolf Hitler at Berchtesgaden today was "of most momentous importance to imme- diate relations between Germany and Austria"
 These same sources, however, de- clined to indicate what trend the discussion was taking, particularly whether reconstruction of the Aus trian cabinet, with stronger Nazi representation, might be impend- ing as a gesture of friendship to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
Falsifed Claims On
 UnemplovnentFound
Over 100 Persons Will Face Criminal Court Because of the DiscOvery-EmpoyersG Gave Whole
 Secret of Scheme Away

Criminal court action will be taken against more than 100 persons who filed falsified claims for benefits of the unemployment compensation act. Miss Helen Wood, director of the project, stated yesterday that the department has ferreted out more than 100 fraudulent claims from the 100000 filed.
 In some cases, it has been re- vealed, payment checks have been sent to persons who were not en- titled to them, and demand is be- ing made for a return of the money in these instances. The fraud was detected in time to stop payment Ill other cases, however.
 Employers AT. Told
 When claim is approved and the department is ready to send a check to the individual, his former em- ployer is notified that charge IS about to be made against his reserve account for the benefit ot the lndl- vidual. Employers who knew the ln- dividuals seeking benetlts were working, notified the department, and in this way the detections were made. Proof was offered that em- ployes who claimed to be unem- ployed, had been working steadily.
 Miss Wood explained that in some instances the trouble could be traced to misunderstanding, but that the majority were clear cases of at- tempted fraud. The penalty for this offense is a $20O fine or six months iail term, plus return of the money fraudulentiy collected, with interest,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
Superior Court Judge Gets Right to Investigate
 Under Statutes
WOULD TAKE PLACE
 OF PROPOSED JURY
Much More Economical for State to Use High
 Court Judge

Varied opinions were given today by attorneys quizzeo as to the possibility of a superior court judge con- ducting a probe of city af- fairs, instead of the usual and expected course of inveS- tigation, by a grand jury. Section 691 of the general statutes gives a superior court judge the power to con- duct an investigation, pro- vided written request IS made by states attorney or prose cltor. Under that section the judge Is given power to order production of books, notes, or any other articles which may be considered as neces- sary to the solution of an inquiry.
 These powers are, according to some attorneys. fully as widespread as those entrusted to a grand jury. All were of the opinion that such probe, if it could possibly be sub stituted for a grand jury, if any action be necessary, would be much more economical for the state. Grand juries are generally consid- cred expensive and cumbersome ventures.
 Whether or not a grand jury in vestigation, or any other probe than that being conducted by County Detective Hickey. will be instituted is not expected to be definitely an- nounced until Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn returns from ms vacation about February B.
 Section 691
 The section quoted, which IS ssl of the general statutes. under corrupt practices, is given in full as follows:
 Section 69l. POWERS OF STATE REEF E R E E $ AND
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
HICKEY TO HAVE
 QUIET HOLIDAY
That Is General Opinion Unless Credence Is Given
 to Many RumOrs

With all local public offices closed today in recognition of Lincoln'S birthday, County Detective Edward J. Hickey's probe of this municipali- tvs affairs was apparently at a stand -still-at least as far as could be observed.
 Cynosure of all attention since last Tuesday, when The Democrat announced the intentions of Detec- tive Hickey to investigate the last city election, is the office of City Clerk John F. Fitzmaurice, where the voting sheets are stored.
 With that office closed today, along with the other offices of City Hall, there was little probability that any action would be taken to impound those records. Photostatic copies of the records. which has been suggested as possible procedure, could hardly be procured today.
 Office May Stay Closed
 Officials thought it hardly prob able that Hickey would cause the office of the city clerk to be opened just for the conf1scation of the records, especially when he has waited this long before taking any action.
 Hickey was in Waterbury yester- day 'conferring with Judge Frank P. McEvoy, who withdrew from all phases of the investigation last Friday. It became almost a certain ty yesterday that the preliminaries of the contested election would come under the close scrutiny of the de- tective and his assistant, George L. Greer.
 Flock of RumOrS
 The usual flock of rumors foted about the city today, all based on the investigation by Hickey. Some were fantastic products of a very imaginative mind, while others were possibilities which could not be veri- fled.
 HighIght of these was the runor that Detective Hickey had conferred yesterday with Senator George T. Culhane, who was defeated by 55 votes in his campaign for mayor, by Mayor Hayes, in the last election Senator Culhane, when questioned about the rumored conference, told The Democrat that he had had nc conference, and that 4e did not even know MT. Hickey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
DARTMOUTH HAS
 CHOSEN QUEEN
17-Year=Od Blonde From Oklahoma Reigned
 There Today

Hanover, N. H., Feb. 12-(UP)- Blonde, blue-eyed Avilla c. Brooks, IT. of Tulsa, Okla, reigned today as queen of Dartmouth colleges snow less winter carnival. Chosen from 1900 young women as the 18th an- nual carnival opened with a fire works display, Miss Brooks was es- corted to her throne in the natural amphitheater on the Hanover golf links by Stephen Spillers of Tulsa, Dartmouth junior The queen. , feet, inch tall, laughingly credited much of her health and vitality to a liking for spinach. Earlier in the day, Dartmouth's skiers took the opening events from a Skillful Ger man team from the University Of Munich, on a slide covered with i'm ported snow. However, the weather bureau predicted snow for today.
 Single Casualty
 A single casualty marred the win- ter sports events when Richard Bar clay of Middlebury college suffered broken leg on tn icy Moose noun tain course. Paul Goodwin, Dart mouth sophomore, put the Outing club team well in front with 8 vic tory in the s,ate open two-miIe skating championship covering the Occum pond course in 5:48.8. The Dartmouth skiers won the langlauf with 100 points against the Ger mans 915. Peggy Johannsen, cap- tured the women's slalom race in A AS seconds.
 Dick Durrancc of Dartmouth led in the downhill race covering the course in 1:17.8. Total team points for the first day:
 Dartmouth. 200: University of Munich, 1887; McGill, 1894; New Hampshire, 1882; Harvard. 155; Yale, 1889; Amherst, 1928; Will Hams. PA; Middlebury, 1908: Maine. III |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
BANK SAVINGS
 SHOW BIG GAIN
Monthly Business Survey of Chamber of Commerce
 for Month of January

Despite a drop in employment, bank savings locally showed a con- siderable gain during January, ac- cording to the monthly business Sur- vey of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce. Bank savings at the end of January totaled $47, ,537, ,187.35, a gain of almost $350,0O0 over Decem- Der and a gain of more than $1,000,- 900 over last January.
 Employment in manufacturing concerns, public utilities and retail stores totaled 30,830, a decrease of 827 from December. Part of this drop was caused by the closing Of the International Silver Co. factory on Silver street. Employment ill the city's eight largest factories showed only small decline, there being 174 less persons employed ill these establishments last month than in December.
 Survey Figures
 The Chamber of Commerce sur vey follows:
 DdLlh OlcdAhiSS
 The bank clearings for the month of Ganuary amounted to $5,740,000, a decrease of $1,798,800 as compared with the month of December, and decrease of $1,597,10 as compared with the month of January, 1887.
 Bank DebitS
 The bank debits for the month of January amounted to $24,549,- 335.46, a decrease of $7,881, ,730.40 as compared with the month of De- cember, and a decrease of S6,693,- 994O1 as compared with the month of January, 1887.
 Bank Savings
 During the month of January there was a net gain of $342,370.65 as of the last day of the month. The total savings for the month of January amounted to $47,537,- l87.35, an increase of $342,370.65 as compared with the month of De- cember and an increase of $1,080,- 33O.12 as compared with the month
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
Japanese Respect
 For American Flag

Tokio, Feb. 12-UP)-The government, replying to an American not" protesting against incidents in China, said today that instructions had been sent to every Japan csc unit throughout China to respect the American flag.
 The note said that in addi- ton to re-emphasizing previous instructions, the government had:
 1-Dispatched a high officer to China to insure full execu- ton of instructions.
 @Stationed special officers at important points in China to supervise rights of foreign powers.
 3-Reinforced military police in China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
Japan Is Not Worried Over What Other Countries
 Have Decided On OWN NAVAL PLANS
 NOT TO BE DIVUL.GED Not Seeking Any Conflict Across Seas With
 Foreign Powers
BY RAY MARSHALL

Copyright, 1888, by United Press)
 Tokyo, February 12. (UP) - Japan declined to- day to grant an American re- quest for details of it's naval program. The British and French Embassies received replies almost identical with the American. The govern ment's note, dispatched to- night, said:
 Tt is not a matter which should concern this government in event that your government, on a basis of whatever reason or rumor, should exercise the right of escala- ton provided in any treaty to which Japan is not party"
 The American, British and French governments, in coincident notes asking for details of Japan's pro- gram, particularly as to battleshipS and cruisers. had said that if they did not get the information they must free themselves through an "escalator" clause from the treaties which bind them to specified maxi mum limits in such ships.
 Japan, the note said, was ready to participate in any discussion which gave primary importance to quan- titative (total strength) limitation of navieS.
 Japan does not, the note said, pos SC Ss a navy which menaces other navieS.
 Not Seeking Conflict
 Japan has never contemplated |. building navy to cross an ocean | to engage in conflict, Vice Navy (Continlled on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
TONED THREE DAYS

New Bedford, Mass, Feb. 12-- CUP)-Towed three days through mountainous, gale-swept seas, the Dragger Mary T. Mullin docked here early today. The ship was taken in tow Wednesday by the cutter Algon- uuin, 13O miles east of Georges Banks. after her propeller fouled a net. Late yesterday the cutter Thetis relieved the Algonquin off the Nantucket LightShip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
CROSSES FRONTIER

London, Feb. 12-(UP)-An aus trian legation spokesman told the United Press today that Chancellor Kurt von Schuschnigg crossed the German frontier at Il a. m. today 6 a. m. EST.) and that he intended to reAain with Fuehrer Adolf Hit Ter at Berchtesgaden through lunch. leaving at 4 p. m. (10 a. m. EST) to return to Austria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
United States Request
 Turned Do1Un--Foreig11 Nations Also Refused
Austrian Chancellor
 Confers With Hitler
Kurt Schuschnigg Has Secret Confab With Germany's Leader-Baron Won Papen in Mystery Visit;
 Berlin Considers It Important

Vienna, February 12 - (UP) - Chancellor Kurt Schuschngg head of the Austrian government went to Germany yesterday to confer with Fuehrer Adolf Hitler at the Fuehrers request it announced officially today
 Hitler at mountain retreat outside Berchesgaden in Bavaria not far Austrian frontier which he was born It had been understood that Baron Franz Von Papen retiring German special ambassador to Austria,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
He Weather

Snow, Cool Tonight;
 Rain Probably Sunday
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-11-04
good riddance, wouldn't it?

good riddance, wouldn't it?
How-some-ever, that radio thing
got us all worked up, didn't it? Some
thing like that first announcement OF
the Armistice, back in 1918; only in
reverse. Exuberant joy was the re-
suit of that hoax; panicy fear, of the
Welles' affair. Somebody told me that
the Germans were tickled to death ov-
er the terror of that night. They
chose to construe it as a reflection of
our innermost dread of Germanic am
bition and power, since some seemed
to think either the Germans or the
Japs were on their way. But I want
to tell those guys, that some people
fight the hardest when they get scar
ed. You corner cat or even a rat;
get 'em concerned about their safety
and you'll have whole host of felines
or genus mus in those two single
specimens. That's when their enemies
had better get from under.
so, Herr Hitler ana the other nit
ters, better come over when we are in
good humor and nothing happening
to make our hair stand on end. You'd
have an easier time-not an easy
time, "unnerstan' "me; but if we just
don't know where we're at, then we
don't care where we hit or how hard.
But, that little broadcast certainly
cut a flutter. Some people who had
forgotten to say their prayers, re-
membered their youthful "Now lay
me's", and allowed their knees once
more to contact the carpeted floor
boards.
Some of 'em swore off swearing
any more, if the smoke of the war
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-11-04
TEMPERANCEVILLE HIGH
TO PRESENT MINSTRELSY

The dramatic class of Temperance
vile High School will present a SEN
sational three-act minstrel entitled
"Crazed With Rhythm" Thursday and
Friday evenings, November 3rd and
4th.
The play is both written and direct
ed by Carl "Lee" Andrews, one of the
members of the faculty of Temper
anceville High School. The cast num-
bers about forty, selected from the
best talent in the Temperanceville
School and the play promises to be
the most enjoyable and the most sue
cessful bits of black face entertain
ment ever presented by the pupils.
Mr.. Andrews has staged number
of attractions on the Shore and has
won quite a reputation as a play
wright. "Crazed With Rhythm" will
be we'll worth seeing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-11-04
STATE EMPLOYMENT
ANNOUNCES TESTS

The Department of State Employ
ment, % Light Street, Baltimore, an
nounces the following schdule of tests
to be given for positions and the sal
aries attached thereto:
Dairy Helper, $720 per year; Pa
role officer, Juvenile Correctional
Institution, $72O to $1,000; Physical
Therapist, $1,000 to $500; Senior
Assistant Deputy State Health Off
Ger, $4,000 to $4,000.
Junior Stenographer, open only to
residents of Maryland counties, 5000
to $1,000; Senior stenographer, open
only to Maryland Counties and pro-
motional for all employees Of all State
departments, $1,000 to $500.
Secretary, Department of Militia,
open only to employees of the De-
partment of Militia; salary not men
toned. The closing date for receiving
applicants will be Thursday, Novem-
Der 10. The date for the tests will be
announced later.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-11-04
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
SERVICES

"Adam and Fallen Man" will be the
subject of the Lesson-Sermon in all
Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sun
day, November 9Th.
The Golden Text will be from John
3:31-"He that is of the earth is earth
", and speaketh of the earth; he that
cometh from heaven is above ALL"
Among the citations comprising the
Lesson-Sermon will be the following
from the Bible-Luke :26, 27-"And
in the ninth month the angel Gabriel
was sent from God unto city of
Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin
espoused to a man whose name was
Joseph, of the house of David; and the
virgins name was Mary"
The Lesson-Sermon also will include
passages from the Christian Science
textbook, "Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Bak-
er Eddy, among which is the follow
ing, page 63-"In Science man is the
offspring of Spirit. The beautiful,
good, and true constitute his ances-
try"
Services: Sunday, IL a. M, Odd Eel
lows Hall, Pocomoke.