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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16

was not organized well enough to make an effective eight against all the men, but added
 "Whereever we have the oppor- tunjty, he will make every effort to defeat these conservatives in any legitimate manner"
 The 39 congressman were listed as Glass D." All other repres . ,a- lives seeking reelection were a'vd- ed into Class A. B, or c, depenAing on their voting and organizing sup port of bills effect,ng labor's wei. fare.
 The list was announced after F l.. Oliver. executive e-presidant of thc league, returned from a tour through the west and southwest He reported that resentment against those congressman and senators who were elected upon progressive new deal platform, and who sub- sequently failed to support that pro- gram, will bring changes in the complexion of the next congress"
 Other members of the blacklist incluGed
 Ralph 0. Brewster. R., Me; Allen T. T'readway. R., Mass; and Joseph w. Martin, Jr., E.. Mass.
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Henie won their titles as the worlds premier ice skaters.
 For several years they were team ed in skating competition, in Eu- rope and in the United States. Then they came to Hollywood. Dunn had a contract at Universal Studios and Miss Henie had only hopes. Dunn waited vainiy for II months for his picture to be made. Miss Henie scared to top-rank stardom.
 While his one-time skating part her made one smash picture after another, Dunn cooled his heels at the cottage he rented at Malibu Beach
 Then after nearly year. he had said "the studio called off my picture altogether
 'I was so down in the dumps that was considering going back to England, where knew I could earn a living,( when Paramount made me an offer I was to do picture titled "Everybody's Girl It was to be big time movie. but the pro- ducers began by arguing and I waited nearly year there, too while nothing happened. I finally got my release and then Producer Edward Small signed me up. Now I've got my fingers crossed"
 A week after Dunn was inter- viewed by this correspondent he was taken to the hospital with an in- fected eye.
 Several times he was at the point of death, but physicians said his excellent physique saved him. Dur ing his few conscious moments he talked only of his mother-and of his desire to hear the cameras whirr on stage two, where he was to make The Life of Rudolph Valentino"
 His mother left England a week age to race to his bedside She was notified of his death by radio last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
Mass Arraignment
 Set For Thursday
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will be merely legal formality, un- less any of the accused enter a plea of guilty to the conspiracy charge In that event, Judge Inglis may i'm mediately impose sentence, or more ! likely, defer sentence until the con- clusion of the trials of the other de- fendantS.
 Officials considered special pre- cautionary measures today, to avoid any trouble in the event scene similar to that of the first arraign- ment of the accused transpires When the defendants first appeared in court collectively on the conspir- acy charge, several hundred citizens gathered outside the courthouse.
 At that time it was speculated that defense counsel might seek change of venue for the trial, but no such action has been taken as yet, and several defense counsel have stated that they have no such intent. There are expected to be however, several motions for sepa- rate trials.
 Free On Bonds All the accused have been free on bonds ranging from 5000 to $25 ,00C since they were arrested individual ly after the bench warrant was is- sued May 19.
 Since then various legal steps have been taken to defeat the legal ity of the procedure employed by the grand jury and MT Alcorn in the investigation In only two minor
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isues have they been successful, however each defendant was granted the right to inspect his per- sonal records which were impound- ed by the jury, and also the city records which were taken. Attorney Henry w. Minor was granted bill of particulars, which since has been filed by MT. Alcorn.
 Unless Judge Inglis sustainS any portion of any of the demurrers argued yesterday, the accused will face trial on the charges as they now stand.
 Accused Officials
 The men who will be arraigned Thursday on the blanket charge of conspiracy to defraud the city are. Mayor Hayes, Alderman Thomas P Kelly, former Controller Daniel J. Leary, Carl D. Olsen, Frank Santa lucia, Philip Coppeto, John s. John- ston, Harry E. Mackenzie, Charles S. O'Connor, Martin J. Dunn, Thomas J. Fleming, John G. Purdie, Ralph Coppeto, James P Healey, Henry w. Minor, Donate Pietraoria, George H. Kingsley, John w. Meaney, Will liam B. Murray, Simon J. Alder man, Thomas Shanahan, John H. Crary, Michael F. Slavin and Timo- they Horgan.
 Edward c. Levy of New Haven and Charles E. Williamson of Darien pleaded not guilty to the charge when arragined yesterday. Previous ly they had declined to take any steps in their defense.
 Those facing trial in Hartford September 20 are Senator Joseph H. Lawlor and Rep. John D. Thoms of Waterbury; Senator Matthew A.. Daly of New Haven and former Rep. Daniel F. B. Hickey of Stamford. Former Senator Nathan Spiro of Danbury has pleaded guilty to the corrupt lobbying charge and paid a fine of $1 500 as imposed by Judge Robert L. Munger at Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
BODIES RECOVERED

New Germany, N. S, July 16. {UP)-Police recovered the bodies of William Beeswanger, 73, New Germany, and his sister in- law, Mrs. Emma Ramey, Needham, Mass, from the Lahave river today. Bee swanger and Mrs. Ramey were drowned when Beeswanger's car swerved of the highway and plunged over a 25-foot embankment last night. The other passengers in the car, Mrs. BeesWanger and Miss Nora Curling of West Dollhouse, ~. S., were saved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
NEW COMMISSIONER

Albany. July 16. (UP)-- Industrial Commissioner Elmer F. Andrews is being promoted to federal wage hour law administra tor.-with a $2,- 900 pay reduction. As head of the state labor department Andrews re- ccives $l2,000. The national admin istrator's post pays $10,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
Lonergan Opens Up !. On Rival Candidates
Cites 0wu Record Establishes Loyalty to President
 in Support of Social, Humanitarian Legislation

Po4a.-- .o complete support of the Democratic platforms of 1852 and 1886 his votes flor every piece or
 move of administration U S. Sen Augustine Lonergan was on the first lap of his campaign for today The senior Connecticut senator in statement which followed endorsement of his candidacy by party leaders by only day. remarked that he will not allow others seeking the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
FUNERALS

The funeral of Frank Spardone will be held Monday morning. at 8:15 o'clock from the Colasanto funeral home. 934 Bank street, tc the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal. vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Frank Prenez will be held Monday morning from the home, 254 Hamilton avenue, at 8:15 o'clock, to St. Ann's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
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DIED

BURROWS - In Middlebury, July r.th; r3s ds lsas' S,oS,nh, Mrs, Efhe Mary Bur Bur day afternoon, at goo o'clock, from Middlebury., to Middlebury Con- gregational Church. Burial in Md dlebury cemetery.
 . MOHngSON--In this city, July 18th, I93S. Harry II. Morfisop, of 260 north Main Ss. Funeral Monday, lime later, from Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central Ave, to St. Ann's Church. Burial In Calvary ceme- tery.
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HEIRESS' DEATH
 WILL BE PR0BED

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LABOR LEAGUES
 BLACKLIST OUT

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COMPENSATION
 AWARD LARGE

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OLYMPIC ICE
 CHAMPION DIES

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-27
"Assuredly that budget has been

"Assuredly that budget has been
spent, but the committee goes on
with one OF the most extraordinary
inquiries ever staged in this coun-
try. Its methods are completely
unscientif1c. It headlines sensa-
tons. It jumps from the United
States to Spain and back again and
its Intervention in the Spanish ques-
ton serves only to aid the Fascist
cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-27

Its chairman INDUCES in heated
arguments in the public press with
high Government officials. His
activities and the activities of the
committee in Michigan were SO
staged and so timed as to give every
appearance of being political ma
noeuvers against the election OF
Gov. Murphy OF that State. Moth
ing could be more improper. -"
In Washington Chairman Dies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-27

three held jobs with the writer's
project in Washington, and tina:
two had responsible positions"
The committee chairman said
the witnesses names were withheld
because they fear they will be dis
charged II their identity is dis
closed at this time"
All three witnesses, Mr.. Dies
statement said, testified that the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-27

yesterday testimony from an I'M
identified witness that publications
Of the Federal Writer'S Project
carry subtle propaganda to array
class against class" In the United
States. Committee Chairman Dies
issued seven-page statement con-
tanning testimony given by three
witnesses in secret committee SEES
sion on November 10.
Representative Dies said the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-27

said his committee "has not re-
ce;ved a dollar from any source ex-
cept the $4,000 appropriation voted
by the House"
Dies Witnesses Accuse
Federal Writers
BY the Associated Press.
The House Committee on I'M
American Activities made public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-27

ascertain If possible the source Of
the funds with which the Dies Com
mittee is carrying on"
The Dies Committee, headed by
Representative Martin Dies, Demo-
crat, of Texas has been investigating
I'M American activities.
THE Dies Committee, it was COM
monty understood, was operating for
a specific task on the limited bud
get of $25,OOO," wrote Mr.. Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-27
Cleveland ". w.
Communism Link
Reported Found

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. Nov. 26.-Congres-
sional investigators said they I'M
covered today evidence of Com
munism in the Cleveland Y. w.
G. A.
Representative Harold Mosier,
Democrat, of Ohio. a member OF
the Dies Congressional Committee,
reported he had learned the Y. w.
c. A. here is 'infiltrated with Com
munist doctrine and influence" He
asserted he had been told Com
munist front" organizations raised
funds at Y. w. C. A. meetings and
sponsored sessions of their own, at
tended principally by Y. w. c. A.
members.
Miss Eleanor Richardson, general
secretary of the Y w. C. A., said:
This charge is not surprise to
me because these misgivings were
brought before the last meeting of
our Board of Trustees by some of
our members who were greatly con-
cerned."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-27

New Jersey State Guide contained
Communistic propaganda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-27
Thomas Wants to Know
Source of Dies Funds

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 (P).-Nor-
man Thomas, Socialist party chair
man, wrote today to Senator Robert
M. La Toilette to ask his Senate
Committee on Civil Liberties ito
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

roughness, causing him to be laid up in the hospital for several days The attorney said that while he agreed with Judge T. E. Conway's recent statement about having re- gard for the officers of the law, he felt that there was limit, and that policemen should be instruments for preserving order, and not for ag- gravating more trouble. Judge Con- way granted a discharge on the count of intoxication, and nolle on the assault charge He fined Ferriera $5 for breach of the peace and on the charge of resistance, lad fine of $50 and costs, with $25 of it remitted. Ferriera also will have to post $500 bond.
 The fracas took place last Thurs day night on Chatfield avenue, when Ferriera got into an argument with another negro after a card game. The two men soon came to blows, and when the officers arrived to try to separate them, Ferriera fought them, too, throwing one of them to the ground. It was necessary for the other officer to use his black jack to quiet Ferriera, according to his testimony in court today. Fer riera exhibited bruised allows and a wound on his head as evidence that he was roughly handled by the off,
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Past Commander

naires when the big parade gets un- derWay.
 Local Delegates
 The Brass City delegates include Commander William T. Harrington, Commander Walter A. Jarvis, State Representative Daniel J. Mahanev Attorney A. Henry Weisman, Major Newton w. Alexander and Morris Shapiro, past commanders, George Karnofsky, junior commander and Colonel William A. Shanahan.
 Past Commander Shapiro, in- cidentally, will be one of the many Connecticut spectators at the Los Angeles convention. Moe" has not missed national session in years He also attended the Paris conven- ton, which was held last summer at the close of the historic session in New York city.
 Itinerary
 The special train for the New England Legionnaires to the Ma tional Convention at Los Angeles Cal, under the auspices of the Massachusetts and New EngIano departments will leave Boston South Station, September 9th, re- turning, arrive Boston Sunday morning, October 2nd. The tour em- braces ten thousand miles across
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
KASHDAN IN LEAD FOR CHESS TITLE.
New Yorker Remains Un- defeated = BelIOme of
 Waterbury "Moves Up"

Nicholas R. Bellome, local chess player entered in the Class A tour nament of the American Chess Fed eration, being played in the Hotel Touraine in Boston, yesterday boosted his standing among the con- testants by winning from F. w. P. Lewis of Boston, in the eighth round of the tournament. Bellome now has the excellent record of AZ wins -2h losses, against stiff competi- tion.
 In the masters competition, which is going on simultaneously with the other, Isaac Kashdan, of New York, one of the favorites, and only play CT who is as yet unscored upon, continued to sweep through the op- position by defeating Harold Morton of Providence, and Jack MoscoWitz, of New York, in adjourned games. Close behind him, however, are the defending champion, David Poland of New York and I. A. Horowitz, also of New York, each with score of 51s-1k. Boris Blumin, the Can- adian champion, is close behind them with score of 5-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Prisoner Treated Too
 Roughly Says Counsel
Officers Within Rights Answers Court, Filming Accused
 $50 For Resisting Arrest-Remits Part of Fine

Joseph Ferriera, 39, coored, of 29 Chatfed avenue held charges of ntocan assault breach of the peace and resisting officers of the law found guilty in city
 court today the last two counts Ferriera's counsel claimed that the fault lay with the officers who arrested Ferrera and that they treated him with unnecessary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

complete report is received before making recommendations to the controller regarding the purchase of any type of apparatus.
 Special Meeting
 The special meeting will be held either Monday or Tuesday. Pur- chasing Agent Charles Foster, spokesman for the committee, re- ported yesterday that they had in- spected several makes of trucks, in- cluding Walter, Mack, American Lal7rance, Peter Perch and Sea- grave.
 Considerable question has arisen as to whether the ladders selected should be of steel or duralumin. The committee viewed several types of trucks and ladders in operation during their inspection tours.
 MT. Foster stated that a noted metallurgist had recently compiled 8 report on the merits of the metal and duralumin ladders, and sug- gested that the purchase be de- layed until that report could be ob- tained. The commissioners agreed with this suggestion
 T don't think we should base the purchase just on the question of cheapness in terms of money" said Chairman Frank Healey. "The truck which is offered to us for the least money may not be as suitable for our needs as another"
 MT. Foster said that the con- troller would give great considera- tion to the recommendations of the board. The decision as to the pur- chase will rest with him, however
 New Truck
 The budget contains an appro- priation of $18,0O0 for the truck, but the bids are expected to be less than that figure. The truck will be in- stalled at headquarters.
 Commissioner Walker commented on the fine housekeeping of the fire men in their respective houses, but stated that the physical condition
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
.LUPE VELEZ HAS
 OUSTED JOHNNIE

Hollywood, July 21.-CUP)-Lupe Velez, who has tossed many a dainty haymaker in the direction of her husbands chin-and ducked many a piece of furniture in return-had her third divorce suit on file today against her "John-ee".
 Twice before, the Johnny Weis- mullers have gone to the divorce court, only to kiss and make up later. But this time Miss Velez in- sisted that she never would return to the man she used to call her 'love-lee brute"
 Miss Velez charged Weismuller with being morose, sullen and cruel She said he was so jealous he didn't even want her to go to the beauty parlor to get her hair touched up She said that he forgot to come home to dinner even when she cook ed it, and that he insulted her guests.
 Weismuller, one-time swimming champion and Tarzan of the movies, left her last week, she charged.
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cers, but Judge Conway ruled that they did no more than was necessary for the preservation of order.
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of the houses was very bad. At En- zine quarters, the shower bath leaks down to the main floor, and only one of the three wash bowls is available for use. Fifteen men must share the one wash bowl, he said. Many of the men have spent their own money in purchasing rugs and window shades, he continued.
 He recommended that next years budget be prepared so that provision may be made for numerous repairs.
 The fact that Truck was out of service with a burned bearing was also commented on. Commissioner Walker recommended that next years budget provide for a replace ment for Truck 3, which is the utility" truck of the company. It runs from the Naugatuck line to the Oakville line and the Middlebury line, according to Commissioner Walker. Another objection seen in the preent equipment is the hand sirens on the engines.
 Accident Report
 Fire Surgeon E. E. Fitzpatrick reported that all three firemen who were injured when the fire truck skidded on North Main street June 27, have returned to work. Lieut.. Hugh A. Cunningham returned to work only this week but will require further treatment. Private Daniel Tram returned last week, and Pri- vate Francis T. Coughin lost no time from service. A copy of the re- port was sent the corporation counsel.
 A check for $25 was received from Richard J. Finley of Sandy Beach, in appreciation of the work of the pulmotor squad at the time of the death of Michael Urban. The check was turned over to the pension fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Commis missioner Urges Replacement of Autos
 Presently In Service
New Aerial Truck Expected to Be Purchased at Spe- cial Meeting Monday = "SmOke-Eaters" Good
 HOusekeepers- Recommend Numerous Repairs

While the board of fire commis- sioners were considering yesterday the purchase of one fire truck, Con- missioner Burton Walker reported that yet another ladder truck and three other new engines should be purchased. His report was based. on a tour of inspection made recently by him and Commissioner Patrick Sullivan.
 Sealed bids for the new truck which will be purchased were pre- sented to the board yesterday, but were not opened, pending report from the special committee which was appointed to examine several types of apparatus. The committee rendered partial report yesterday, but the board decided to wait until
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
MISS HEPBURN
 WINKS HER EYE

Westport, Conn, July 21-(UP)- The rumored Katharine Hepburn Howard Hughes romance was dis cussed last night by Miss Hepburn: Are you married, Miss Hepburn" the movie actress was asked at a country playhouse. That's per- sonal question, Miss Hepburn re- piled, land can only asnwer it with a smile" "When did you last see MT. Hughes?" That's another per- sonal question" When will you see him again?" This time Miss Hep burn did not reply. She merely winked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
City Needs Additional Modern Fire Fighting Apparatus
Legionnaires In State
 Convention Next Week
Waterbury Sending Delegation to New London Ses=
 sion-Shapiro to Attend National Meeting

New London next Saturday and then Connecticut Legionnaires will start singing, California here we comel
 The official delegates of the Con- necticut Department to the national session will be chosen at the state meeting in New London next week. The opening session will take place Thursday, Julyl 28. It is expected that the election of officers and delegates will be reached Saturday morning prior to the big state pa rade.
 Corporal Coyle Post No. of Waterbury is sending delegation and its drum corps. Representatives of the Yankee Division, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and other units will join with the Waterbury Legion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

Following disqualification for in- juries suffered in a fall at the State Building in Hartford, Louis Lerz is now cOnvalesing at his home, IF Fuller street. MT. Lerz suffered a cOncussion of the brain in the acci- dent and spent several weeks at St. Mary's hospital. He is a prominent figure in local political and fra ternal circles, being supreme officer of the Sons of Italy and an executive of Court Verdi, Eoresters of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
C ( & ? Co. Votes 75 Cent Diuidend

Connecticut Light & Power Company hase declared the regular quarterly dividend of S1.37H a share on the 5% per cent preferred, payable Sep tember l on stock of record August 15; also 75 cents a share on the common payable Oc- tober l to stockholders of rec- ord September 15.
 The income statement for the 12 months ended June 30 showed gross earnings of S19,- 208,515, compared with S19, 373,535 for the corresponding 12 months previous. The bal ance for common dividends and other corporate purposes was $3,574,435 against S3,912,340 last year, being equivalent to S3.113 a share on the average shares against S3.408 in the previous 12 months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Full Weather Report

COnnecticut-OccasI show CTS tonight and Friday. Little change i'm temperature.
 Boston, July 21-UP)-Weathe forecast:
 Maine, Rhode Island and Massa- chusetts - Occasional showers to- night and Friday. Little change ir temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21

America, a marvellous trip on the Great Lakes across Lake Ontario to Toronto and from Sarnia the en- tire length of Lake Huron, through the Soo Canal and the entire length of Lake Superior, eight hundred miles by water. Stops will be made at Port Arthur, Fort William, and Kakabeka Falls; stops and sight seeing at Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, Grand Can- yon, San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles, stopping in Los An geles at the famous Ambassador hotel. Returning, stopping at Del Monte on Monterey Bay, San Fran cisco, Portland, Oregon, Tacoma, Rainier National park, Spokane, Washington and Glacier park. The trip will require B days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
BLUE JAY ATTACKS fOsTMAN

Woodbury N. J. - tUP) Will liam Sutter, a mailman, was treated for decorations of the scalp, suffered when attacked by blue jay He had attempted to pick up two baby jays lying on the ground.