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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
YOUTH CONFESSES
ANOTHER KILLING
Convicted of Five Murders,
Now Admits Sixth; Dies
in Chair Next Week

Chicago, Oct. 22-Robert Nixon, Is,
Negro, confessed slayer Of i've wom-
en-, and scheduled to die In the cleo
trio chair next week, cleared his
conscience" today by confessing q
sixth murder, that Of MRS. Rose VAL
DEE, 20 Of Los Angeles housewife.
Police Lieut.. Thomas r. Bryan OF
Los Angeles announced Nixon had
make his confession at the Cook
county jail where he Is held pending
execution Friday for beating to
death Mrs. Florence johnson In her
Chicago apartment last May ~.
Bryan said Nixon had given no
details.
HE said he wanted to get this OF
his conscience, now that the chair Is
only week away" Bryan said. I'm
going to get the details from him
tomorrow or Monday"
During the period from February
to May, 1887, there was series Of
brutal attacks on women, including
the staying Of Mrs. Valdez and Mrs.
Edna Worden and her l2-year-old
daughter, Marguerite, In Los An
geles.
The assailant always used brick.
Similarity Of these slayings to that
of Mrs. Florence Castle In Chicago
on June 20, 1896, led police to be-
lieve one man had committed all.
Nixon was arrested while leaving
the johnson staying.
Within the next three weeks he
confessed the johnson, Worden and
Thompson slayings and the attack
staying Of Anna Kutcha, l8-year-old
student nurse at Chicago hospital.
He also admitted scores of attacks
and robberies.
He was scheduled TO have died
yesterday morning but was granted
q weeks stay Of execution because
Judge John G. Lewe, who sentenced
him, was Ill and could not sign a
bill of exceptions on which Attorney
Joseph Clayton seeks q review by
the shakespeare court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Verbal Cannonading
On Political 'front.'
McLevy Blames Both G. o. p, Democrats
Baldwin "Socks" Democrats Cooney, Nc
Laughlin Hit G. o. p, Etc, Etc.

in a radio address, rests squarely
on the doorsteps Of democrats and
republicans alike. 1t must not be
forgotten for one moment that dur
ing all this siX-year period, the
republican party controlled the
House of Representatives and when
they did not control the Senate,
were generously represented therin.
by propr interest and vigilance,
the republican party could have
acted to control tie budget"
McLevy assailed again the double
machine, asserting those who have
betrayed Connecticut must be re-
pudiated, as the two grand jury re-
ports have already repudiated
them"
He charged both democratic and
republican orators were afraid" to
mention the accomplishments Of the
socialist administration at Bridge
port. He said election of a socialist
state administration was imperative
"if Connections honor and Con-
cicut's fiscal soundness are to be
saved"
Says Mr.. Baldwin
Meantime, Raymond E. Baldwin,
republican candidate for governor,
attacked delay in the states build
ing program, saying:
It is high time for q change Of
administration Of that program. For
one year and half, the whole
thing has been begged down by in
efficiency and politics. There is no
fault with the program. The adj
ministration Of that program, or
the lack of 1t. entitled the voters
of this state to demand the imme-
date removal Of the men and the
political party in charge of It,"
Says Mr.. Mclaughlin
At Saybrook. Democratic Attorney
General Charles j. Mclaughlin said
republicans "have presented no def
mite plan of governmental policy
to the electorate, and, while they
have promised happy days, recov-
cry, and plenty of Jobs, they have
not advised the taxpayers where
all the money is to come FROM"
Says Senator Cooney
Democratic State Sen. Joseph p,
Cooney continued his attack on
Baldwin's record, adding:
IT cannot conceive Of any man
genuinely interested in the welfare
of those who work for living vot-
ing for the republican party. Its
recvord and the record Of its cam
didates show a complete hostility
TO labor"
He deplored the attack on Col.
Thomas Hews, democratic candi-
date for lieut-governor, by John j..
Egan, secretary of the Connecticut
Federation Of Labor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22

The proverbial June bride is
proverbial only in the United
States and Canada, according to
q recently completed survey Of
sixteen countries on this subject
by the statisticians Of the Metro
politan Life Insurance company.
December, which in the southern
hemisphere corresponds to our
June, is the most popular month
for weddings in Australia and New
Zealand. December Is also the ia
vorite month away up in Norway,
while Finnish brides show no par
TALLY between the two months.
Scotch lassies prefer July. The
German frauleins first choice is
October, while Bulgarians and
Rumanians favor February, and
the Swiss maidens the month Of
May. The survey showed March,
January and August the least
popular marriage months In the
order named.
Among the western nations,
generally, the autumn is favored
above all others as the nuptial
season. In the United States and
Canada, for instance, October is
exceeded in popularity only by
June. The same situation prevails
in Australia and New Iceland for
In both those lands marriages in
crease greatly in April. the equiv
.alent Of October in northern lati-
tudeS.
The seasonal distribution Of
marriages, it Is said, seems to de-
pend mainly upon climatic condi-
tons, religious customs and occu-
patton. In Scotland and Norway,
for instance, where a consider
able part Of the population relies
upon the fishing industry for a
living, there Is decided increase
in weddings during December, fol-
lowing he return of the fishing
fleets from their eight months
cruise the previous spring and
summer"
In Switzerland, where May Is
the favorite month for marriage,
and nj Germany, where a marked
increase in wedding occur during
ahat month, there is still retained
the ancient custom of celebrating
the spring festival during May,
and 1t Is likely that many young
people find this joyous season the
ideal one for a matrimonial ven
ture."
AS for June, in the northern
hemisphere and December in the
southern ATTITUDES, the statisti-
clans point out that 1T is pre-
sumably the climatic conditions
prevailing in early summer, the
genial temperature. the freshly
green vegetation. and all the lure
Of late spring and cary summer,
which play q large part In causing
people to choose these months for
their wedding time"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
CORDELL HULL
WRITES HEWES
State Department Inter.
ested in All Develop
ments in Palestine

Hartford, Oct. 22.--Assurance that
the state department at Washing
ton Is maintaining close interest
in the developments In Palestine
was contained In q letter released
today from Secretary Of State Cor
dell Hull to Col. Thomas Hewes Of
Pennington.
The letter also indicated that on
numerous occasions the interest of
the department at Washington has
been brought to the, attention Of
British authorities.
Col. Hewes, former assistant Sec
rotary Of the U. s. treasury and for
mer special assistant to the secre-
tary Of state, recently wrote HUI
asking that the state department
use its good Offices to see If Eng
land will continue to permit Jews
to find q haven in Palestine.
Secretary Hull's letter also said
that our embassy at London recent
ly was advised that the British gov
eminent does not intend to formu-
late any new plan in Palestine I'M
til receipt Of the report Of a COM
mission studying the question.
The letter to Col. Hewes follows:
Dear Tom:
have received your letter OF
October 18th telling OF the con-
Germ which you and many Of your
friends in Connecticut have re-
garding the Palestine situation.
From your own service in the
department I know that you are
aware of the close interest with
which we have followed develop
ments In Palestine and that we
have on numerous occasions
brought that interest to the at
tention Of the British authorities.
I have every reason to believe that
the British government Is fully
aware Of public opinion on the
matter in this country. A brief
resume of our attitude toward the
Palestine problem Is set forth IN
in the public statement issued on
October 14th, o copy Of which I
am enclsoing.
Our embassy at London has re-
Gently advised us that the Brit
ish government does not intend to
formulate its policy respecting
Palestine until after the receipt Of
the report of the Palestine parti-
ton commission, which will prob
ably be submitted toward the end
of the present month. We are fur
ther advised that the British
Colonial secretary has stated that
the house of commons would have
an opportunity Of considering the
policy of the British government
with respect to Palestine before
that policy was finally adopted
and put into operation.
You may be assured that w
we shall continue to follow close
" the situation in Palestine with
a view to taking all practicable
measures for the protection OF
American interests there.
/ hope you will come In and
see me whenever you are down
this way.
with warm regards and best
wishes,
Sincerely yours,
CORDELL HULL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
SEVERAL ENJOYS
FACE TRANSFERS
"Purge" in Key Posts of
French Foreign Serv-
ice Planned

Paris. October %. - CUP The
cabinet, sitting as a formal council
of ministers under President Albert
Lebrun, voted today to take penaliz-
ing action against all who fail to
work the supplementary hours or
dered by the government In the arms
industry.
The decision was intended to back
up the recent decree authorizing
extension o fthe 40 hour work week
in key industries in order to speed
up national defense contracts.
Premier Edouard Daladier reported
to the meeting on the economic ana
financial situation and plans Tor
emergency recovery DEGREES.
The cabinet approved also an ex-
tensive shake-up Of the diplomatic
service as the first move in q re-
orientation of foreign policy, but
withheld publication until the Coy
ernments to which ENJOYS are TO pe
accredited was received.
It had been decided already that
Andre, Francois-Poncet, ambassador
to Germany, should go to Rome and,
after recognizing King Victor
Emanuel as Emperor Of Ethiopia" /,
patch up relations with Italy.
Francois-P oncet Is to be replaced
at Berlin by Robert Coulondre, am
bassador to Moscow.
Emile Magyar. ambassador to
China, is expected to be the next
ambassador to Moscow.
Erik Labonne, ambassador to the
Spanish Loyalist government, Is to
be sent to Tunis as resident general
Labonne Is not to be replaced, 1t
was understood, and his withdrawal
will be the first move toward put
ting the Loyalists and Nationalist
on an equal basis. Francis Is to be
represented in Spain by consuls,
similar to the agents now assigned
to Nationalist cities without diplo-
matte status.
AS regards the transfer Of Coul-
ondre from Moscow to Berlin, there
was already speculation here on the
possibility that the French Russian
military alliance might be permitted
to lapse. It would be difficult for any
government depending on elements
Of the left wing for support to de-
nounce the pact. But the Czecho-
fslovak government was understood
to have advised Russia that the
Czechslovak- Russian pact was nc
longer Of interest to It, and this ac-
ton. 1t was suggested. might impel
France in turn to let its treaty with
Russia lapse.
AS for the general diplomatic
situation, not only was 1t forecast
that seberal ENJOYS in addition to
those mentioned would be trans
ferred but that there would be q
sort Of purge" In key posts in the
foreign ONCE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Priest To Be Honored
By World War Vets
Florio Post Confers Honorary Membership on Father
VaIdambrini at Installation Ceremonies Tonight

of the achievements CT members Of
Florio Post.
outgoing Commander Michael
Giordano will present the Honorary
Certificate to Father Valdamnrlnl
and accept the trophy In behalf OF
Florio Post.
Delegations will be present from
most of the local veterans groups
and their Auxiliaries as well as
from many posts and auxiliaries Of
the Italian American World War
Veterans throughout the state.
Guests Expected
Among the other officials who
are expected to attend are, Nation
al vice Commander Louis Palladini
of Derby. Conn; State Commander
Angelo Birthstone of New Britain,
National President of the Ladies'
Auxiliary, Mrs. John VoZzolo from
Hartford, National Executive Com
mitteemen Domenic G. Onofrio
from New Haven and Girad Casale
from New Britain, State Chief OF
Staff Anthony DiCapua and Ma
tional Employment Chairman Rob-
ert Guarrini from New Haven. and
several other State and National
Officials Of the organization.
Officers to be installed are to be
the following: Commander, Michael
Di PRIMO; Senior Vice Commander,
John Deschino: Junior Vice Com
mander, Eustachio Schiappa; Quar-
termaster, John Sforza; Service
officer, Nicholas ]. Muccino; His
torian, Saverio Sestilli; Sergeant At
Arms, Jerry Briola; Officer of the
Day, Domenic Cancellaro; Color
Bearers, Zero Valentino, Charles
Valentino: Color Guards, Peter Or
tell, Joseph Ciarlelli; Trustees,
James Massaro, Anthony Masone.
Donate Gallucci.
The Auxiliary officers to be in
stalled are: President, Albina Pos
senate: Senior Vice President. Mrs.
Edith Giordano; Junior Vice Pres
ident, Mrs. Mildred Pezeras; Treas
urer, Mrs. Louis Schiappa Conduct
ress, Mrs. Paul Puzzo. Chaplin, Mrs.
Mary Cappella; Historian Mrs.
katherine Kanny; Patriotic In
structress, Mrs. Josephine Ritucci;
Trustees, Mrs. Paul Misenti, Mrs
John Deschino, Mrs. Charles VAL
letta; Guard, Mrs. Theresa Muzzi-
cato. Past President Miss Dora
Deschino viii install officers Of the
Auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22

ing and entering. In common pleas
court q few days ago, MARITIME, who
had been given six months in jail
by Judge Marcolo and had appealed,
was given suspended jail sentence
Of three months in the court Of COM
mon pleas.
"What can this boy think Of JUS
ticeP" asked Judge Mascolo., MAR
tino is free, and he's still in jail,
though he told the truth. I'll re-
open the case and release Marietta
from jail" Marietta began serving
a six-month sentence In July. He
and MARITIME allegedly broke into
Slocum school last May.
In the case Of Alex Copeland, 81
Grand street old gold dealer,
charged with receiving stolen goods,
the Judge reopened the cast and
suspended q jail sentence of three
months. He ordered, however, that
q fine Of $50 and costs, also imposed,
be paid by Copeland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Speedwell Lodge

A resume Of the state convention
of the knights Of Pythias here last
week was given at a meeting OF
Speedwell lodge in Speedwell hall
last night. Past Grand Chancellor
Morris L. Robin, DR.. Frederick @.
Marggraff, past supreme represent
tative: Philip Bernstein, general
committee chairman; Fred
Schwartz and Frank N. Treat,
delegates. gave the reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
BOARD OFFICIALS
AT FLOOD AREA

Members Of the board Of public
works and a committee of property
owners In the Riverside street area
made an inspection today of the
section along the Naugatunck river
which has become subject of vigor-
Gus appeal for protection against
further food depredations.
The city engineer. had estimated
that $5S8,000 would be necessary to
effect permanent remedy of the con-
dition. But the Riverside group, APP
pearing for the third time before
the works board. decried this esti-
mate as excessive.
1t was figured that by dredging
Of the channel and removing deb
ris, temporary remedy might be de-
vised Immediately at q cost not
in excess of $4,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 23-(UP)-
In q sharp attack on administra-
ton Of the states finances by the
democratic party, Mayor Jasper Nc
Levy, socialist candidate for gov
ernor. charged today Gov. Wilbur
l.. Cross accumulated amazing"
deficits during his term Of Office.
McLevy asserted the state had an
SO, 100000 surplus in 1881 when Gov.
eros took Office. Six years later, he
said, the state deficit was $4,000
00o-in spite of federal grants dur
ing that period Of $34,000,000, and
an increase in state income Of about
:2,00o,000.
Says Jasper
The blame for this, McLevy said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22

only honorary member elected
since Vincenzo Florio, father OF the
deceased hero Nicholas Florio, after
whom the post was named.
Father Valdambrini VIII also be
presented with a regulation cap Of
the organization and an honorary
certificate.
Possemato to Officiate
National adjutant, Angelo Posse
mato will install the officers of the
post assisted by Anthony Chancio,
state deputy chief Of staff from the
Mario Polverari Post, New Haven,
Conn.
At the same ceremonies, the post
will receive a silver cup to be pre-
sented the post by Past National
Commander John De Pastino. The
trophy / sa gift made to Past Com
mander De Pastino from the Cor
poral Mario Ferrora Post No. z OF
Ozone Park, L. l.. and presented to
him at the National Convention re-
Gently held in Waterbury. The post
Will be the recipient of the gift as
costodians, to preserve it in memory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22

New York, oct. 20.-New York's
courts, which made q national fig-
IRE out of Thomas E. Dewey, may
now serve as a stage for another
racket-buster. He Is suave John
Harlan Amen, socialite Park avenue
resident, son-in-law Of the late
President Grover Cleveland, ace
prosecutor of racketeers for Uncle
Sam.
Governor Herbert H. Lehman, his
Park avenue neighbor, recently APP
pointed Amen to supersede Brook
lyn's District Attorney William F.
x. Geoghan and to investigate the
allegations of official corruption now
rife in that borough.
Amen's record Is something to
make the underworld tremble.
From December 2, 1885, to June
II, 1898, alone he obtained 1872
convictions of racketeers. 1nclud-
ed In his haul were such top
notch underworldlings as Jose
Seeks" LAMA, Jake "Gurrah"
Shapiro, Louis "Lepke" Buchaf-
ter. He has prosecuted the arti-
choke racket, the salt water and
fresh water fish rackets, fur skin
racket. tricking rackets.
A Princeton and Harvard Law
school graduate. Amen was
second lieutenant In the Marine
Reserve Flying Corps during the
war. He joined the STAFF Of the
United States attorney general
as special prosecutor In 1928 and
retained this post until the pres
ent appointment. He is married
to Marian Cleveland, daughter Of
President Cleveland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Compensation
Agreements

The following agreement In
which compensation win be paid
weekly during the period Of total
disability was filed today and APP
proved ut the office Of the conn
penSati0n commissioner:
Industrial Overall Dying, Clean
ing and Supply Company. Water
vile and Wilfred J. ArsenauIt.
WaterviIle. right knee injury, 81
beginning Sept. Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Zindah Crotto

A large delegation from Water
bury win attend the ceremonial
for Grand Monarch Edward B.
Winter of Winden, Ont, at New
Haven this afternoon and evening
and the local Zindah Grotto or
chestra win play.
A number of members OF the
local Grotto attended a Dutch
supper last night at the club
rooms. Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
JAP ROCKET HIT
u. S. CRUISER

Shanghai, Oct. 22-(UP)-A rock
ct fired during Japanese celebra-
ton of the fall of Canton struck
the United States Cruiser Augusta
today, setting fire TO an airplane
on the cruisers deck.
The Augusta, flagship OF the Asia
tic fleet, was anchored In the
Whangpoo River off Shanghai.
The docket was fired from Poo
tung Point, across the river from
Shanghai.
One wing Of the plane was burned
but no other damage was DONE. A
protest was forwarded to Japanese
naval authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Lady McAlpine

Installation Of officers will be
held by Lady McAlpine lodge,
Daughters Of Scotia, at Lord Kit
chener post, Nov. 4, with Mrs.
Anna Savage, Of Torrington,
grand deputy, officiating.
The officers will include Mrs.
Agnes Porter, chief daughter;
MRS. Elizabeth Mcintosh and
Mrs. Alice NutbrOwn, trustees.
Mrs. Joan Hunter, retiring chief
daughter, presided at last nights
meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Fannick Post

First nominations Of new off,
GERS will be made at q joint meet
ing Of David Fannick post md
auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans.
at Roosevelt hall Tuesday night
at S:l5 o'clock. The present states
Of ocers are headed by Com
mander Hennick and President
Molly Fidler.
The committee In charge Of the
military ball to be held at Temple
hall November 10 win meet In
conjunction with the post and
auxiliary meeting.
Guest speaker at Tuesday nights
meeting will be Mrs. Nellie Lubov,
Of New Haven, past state depart
ment president. Her talk was
originally scheduled for the last
meeting but had 10 be cancelled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Two Cases Reopened,
Prisoners Released
Youths False Testimony Sent Pal to JaiI-OId Gold
Broker Also Freed By Judge MascOIO Today

Judge Edward Mascolo reopened
two cases In city court this morning.
Declaring that he did not believe
Paul Marietta, 20, Of IS Walnut
street extension, should be penalized
for telling the truth, the Judge
ordered his release from New Haven
County Jail. The Judge said he
had learned that Salvatore MARITIME,
az, had told an untruthful story in
city court when he and Marietta
were arraigned on charges Of break
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Pine Rock Circle

Plans for a card party Nov. 10
were made last night at the meet
ing Of Pine Rock Circle, Lady
Foresters, at Mechanics hall. Mrs.
Mary Mcnamara is chairman OF
arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Yankee Division

Officers were chosen and q COM
mittee appointed to plan installa-
ton at the meeting last night Of
Vigneulles Post, Yankee Division
Veterans association, with Joseph
Charpentier elected president, sue
ceeding Leo Provost.
Others chosen were: First vice.
president, Col. william j. Shana-
han; second vice-president, Michael
Giordano; chaplain, Clarence Rich
myer; sergeant-at-arms, Nicholas
Muccino; treasurer, Fred Rowe.
Jerry Griffin, Herman Schaeffer
and Frank x. Downs were chosen
to make plans for the installation
The group will be represented at the
installation Of officers Of Florio
Post, Italian american World War
Veterans, and Its auxiliary in v. r.
w. hall tonight. A donation was
voted to the Major A. r. Oberlin
Memorial fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
sALAMAUA NEW CAPITAL

CABRERA CUP)-The city Of sala-
maura has been ofiicially designated
as capital of New Guinea and aerial
services established for keeping up
contact with the goldfields I'd the In
terror OF the island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
FrdternQL
NeUs
Evergreen Court

Evergreen Court, Order OF Am
arath, initiated two candidates at
a meeting last night at Masonic
Temple. 1t was announced that
the annual visitation Of grand ON
GERS will be made November 4. A
turkey supper will be held in hon
or OF the visitors.
The courts ways and means
committee will hold a Halloween
dance at Masonic Temple In Wa
tertown october 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22

Officers of Florio Post No. A OF
the italian American World War
Veterans Of the U. s. and its Ladies
Auxiliary will be installed tonight at
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall,
l23 Bank street.
The installation will be conducted
in conjunction with the honoring
of Father Joseph Valdambrini, who
will be indicted as an honorary
member of the post, the first and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
NAUGATDCK

CASH LOANS-Up to $500. Privacy
assured. Rate OF Int. SO monthly
on unpaid principal not exceeding
$780, and az on any remainder.
Personal Finance Co., Of Water
bury, 100 Bank st. Tel. 2-sId3. Lie.
No. l66.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Behind The
Lines
D. A. v.

d. "A. v.
The Auxiliary of the Water
bury Chapter, Disabled American
Veterans, met last night at the
American Legion home to dis
cuss plans for the annual sale Of
Forget-Me.Nots.
It was announced that tn aux
iliary will hold e spaghetti sup
per at the Legion home on De-
celnber 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22
Ladies' Auxiliary

Mrs. Helen Brophy will be the
speaker this afternoon on the BIZ
weekly program over Station
WATR, 4:30 to 4:45 o'clock, under
sponsorship Of the Department Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-22

Connecticut Ladies' auxiliary, Vet
Grams OF Foreign Wars. Her sub
ject will be, "A Definition Of
Americanism."
The programs are arranged BY
Mrs. Jane Meyer, department ra-
do chairman, and are heard every
two weeks over WATR.
D0menic Mecca win open and
close the program with accordian
selections.