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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and approved at the office of the com- pensation commissioner:
 Watertown Mfg. Co. and Blanche DeZiel, Watertown, skin injury, $7.S1 beginning Dec. 22.
 c. A. Roberts and Raymond Madden of Winsted, left ankle injury. S11.64 beginning January 6.
 Ansonia o. & c. company and Alfred Woodward, AnsOnia, finger injuries, $17.25 for 9.5 weeks.
 Turner & Seymour Co.,, and Helen J0hon, TOrringtOn. finger injuries, S7.49 beginning Dec. 3l.
 Redwood Sprinkler Go. Thomas ton and Arthur Dusseault, Co., chituate, Mass, finger injuries, SIS beginning Nov. 22.
 American Roofing Company. Waterbury and Benjamin Stanley Morton, left shoulder injuries S1O.89 beginning Dec. S1.
 Price Elevator company, Beth any and John L. Harrison, Beth any, left shoulder injury, $17.OS beginning Nov. IF.
 Superior Mattress company, Wa terbury and Joseph GrigOraitis, Oakville, back injury, $9.S1 begin ming October 31.
 Superiord Mattress company and Edward Budris, Oakville, left el- bow injury, $7.50 beginning No- vember 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
HONOLULU FEARS
 GREAT VOLCANO

Honolulu T. H., Jan. "A. (UP)- Natives watched towering Mauna Loa on the Island of Hawaii un- easily today, fearful that Saturday nights violent earth temblors pre- saged another eruption of that mountain, the largest active volcano in the world
 Dr. Thomas Jagger, volcanologist at Kilauea observatory, located the origin of the disturbance 150 miles from Mauna Loa, however, and said it had occurred below the ocean floor.
 The temblors were similar to those that proceeded Mauna Loa' s eruption in 1885, and were the most violent recorded here in 20 years. The earth shook and rumbled and the sky seemed to flash green for 45 minutes. Every one of the eight major islands of the group was shaken. Several minor land slides occurred on the Island of Maui, but the damage was described as nominal"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Common Errors
 In Income Tax

The period for the filing of in- come tax returns covering the cal- endar year 1897 began January 1 and ends at midnight of March 15, 1888. To file early is of mutual benefit to the government and the taxpayer. Within this period are filed annually millions of indi- vidual income-taX returns. a large proportion of which report income subject to the tax. The latter con- tain a considerable percentage of errors, which if uncorrected by the audit would result to the dis advantage of the taxpayer. Many are errors of computation easily discovered on the face of the
 return, which usually is accom- panied by payment of more than the amount of tax due. In other returns it is readily discernible that the taxpayer has failed to take advantage of the personal eX- -emption, credit allowed for de- pendents, or deductions from gross income to which he is en- titled.
 To avoid these and other errors, the Bureau of Internal Revenue urges careful reading of the in- Structions accompanying the forms for filing the returns. Ad- ditional information, if needed may be obtained at the office of a collector of internal revenue, deputy collector, or an internal re- venue agent in charge. Taxpayers who apply to revenue officers for assistance in preparing returns should bring with them a copy of their prior year return. Also, as 8 further aid in the preparation of a correct income-taX return for the year of 1887, the Bureau has pre- pared a series of short news paper articles, of which this is the first advising the salaried man, wage earner, professional and businessman-in fact, every class of individual taXpayer-of his re- uuirements and privileges as inter- preted under the latest regulations rulings, and decisions relating to the income-taX law.
 Further information and forms may be obtained at the local ot- flee of the internal revenue bu- reau. in the postoffice building, daily between the hours of g and e:3O a. m. and Saturdays from 9 a. m. to noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
FASTING PASTOR
 LIES IN HOSPITAL

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. A. (UP)- The 10-year experiment by which the Rev. Israel H. Noe hoped to be- come immortal ended today in hospital where medical science, without his knowledge because he was unconscious broke his 22-day fast.
 The shrunken, ashen man was given liquid nourishment, and physicians embarked upon a three month campaign to bring him back to health. Noe collapsed last night and-while in a deep sleep-was taken in an ambulance to Baptist Memorial hospital.
 Had he been awake, he undoubt- edly would have protested being given nourishment for he believed he was entering the final stages of a battle that would make him vic- tor forever over death. Physicians feared, however, that he was enter ing the final stages of life, instead. It will be at least 90 days if they are successful, they said, before they can repair the ravages of fast that has lasted since Jan. 2. But there was no positive assurance that Noe would recover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
LLOYD GEORGE IS
 50 YEARS MARRIED

Cap D'Antibes, France, Jan. A. (UP)-David Lloyd George, Great Britain's fighting liberal leader, eel ebrated his 50th wedding anniver- sary today after giving an anniver- sary interview in which he said: "The future of human liberty for very many generations to come de- pends on what France, Great Brit ain and the United States do, and what they do together working on parallel lines. And you will agree with me that these great democra- cies are powerful enough to protect that liberty. The real cards are in the hands of the democratic powers And when the right time comes they will make clean sweep of the table,"
 This last reference was made after he said of Premier Benito Musso- lini: "Mussolini is perhaps the most skillful buffer in Europe today and he has done it with very poor cards"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

Communists of Waterbury joined the Republican-American newspa- pers, the Brass Workers union, 0. I. O., and the Good Government" association last night in the matter of the affairs of Controller Sher- wood L. Rowland's office.
 A resolution was passed at meet ing sponsored by the Communist party of Waterbury, which, the Re- publican reports, included, de manding that records of the city financial affairs be made available in original form for public inspec- tion; that the investigation of the city records be conducted openly and vigorously and all parties found guilty be properly prosecuted &C., cording to law, and that an impar- tial audit be made, conducted on non-political lines in fact as well as in name ."
 Further, is was developed that "any audit should not be used as the instrument of any political group to introduce its own policies into the city government" This por- ton of the resolution was given lat terly consideration in the report by the Republican, however.
 The resolution was addressed to the mayor, board of aldermen, board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
SECOND CRUSADE
 OF RADIO PRIEST

Detroit, Jan. 24-(UP)-Father Charles E. Coughlin today was em- parked on a second crusade for gov- ernment regulation of money-the issue which brought his break with President Roosevelt during the first New Deal"
 In his weekly radio address Sum day Father Coughltn attacked "a financial system which has bred and is still breeding class conflict" He attributed business recession to the manipulation of financial tyrants" who control the flow of money and credit.
 The address was supplemental to Father Coughlin's broadcast a week ago in which he proposed a super MIRA based on voluntary coopera- tion among industrialists and in- tended to establish an annual wage for workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
DEATHHOUSE MAY
 AGAIN CLAIM HIM

New York, Jan. 24 - CUP) - The state began another try today to end the charmed life of Michael Death house" Alex, 32-year- r-old gunman who twice has walked out c1 the Sing Sing death cell where he watched 31 men go to the elec- trio chair.
 Beside a seven-year-old murder charge, which still hangs on despite four trials and four years in the deathhouse, another staying was charged against him by police today.
 The new charge named Alex as the murderer of Jack Erlich, irlsur- ance collector shot to death last Dec. 18 as he pleaded for his life. Three gunmen took SIP from him and left him dying in hallway of a tenement. Police said Alex had been identified as one of the kill CTS.
 Alex was arrested Saturday night when he walked into a police trap. Police had sought him for three weeks as fugitive from his fifth trial on the first murder charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
BUSSES BEHIND
 SCHEDULE HERE
Icy Streets Early This Morning Responsible;
 Traffic Tied Up

Streets and highways that were literally sheets of ice slowed down traffic to snail's pace last night and this morning, and made driv- ing extremely hazardous. Traffic was heavily congested on main streets this morning as work-bound drivers were forced to proceed at oply few miles an hour to keep their cars under control.
 During the early rush this morn ing, busses were running some min- uteS late, held up by the slow traf- fic and the icy streets. Normal schedules were later reached, how ever.
 Despite the dangerous driving conditions, police reported no acci- dents up to press hour today. Street department employees were busy throughout the morning placing sand on hilly streets, and at inter sections and crosswalks. Warmer temperatures brought a thaw yesterday, but the mercury dropped sharply when the sun went down and the melted snow and ice froze into a slippery glaze. The weatherman predicts rain and warmer weather tonight, rain and colder weather tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
WEEKLY GAMES IN
 '45' TOURNAMENT
Shamrock Object of Con- tenders in Title; Bas=
 ketball Games Tonight

All teams of St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society "45" tournament will congregate at the parish hall tonight for their usual games and attack on the leadership of John P Fitzmaurice's Shamrocks.
 Action will also be taken tonight on the death of Thomas Walsh of 536 Baldwin street, a member of the society, who died yesterday. Presi- dent Edward Goggins will attend.
 Basketball Tonight
 The Gents of the Hill will meet the Sacred Hearts and the Robins will face the Community club to- night in a Community house basket ball tournament. The Gents-Hearts game will be the feature and last attraction.
 Friday night will see the compile tion of the first round of the tour nament. The Hillies are in the lead- ership at the present time, but the Gents are a close second. Each team has lost only one game.
 The Friday night games will fea- ture the Welles against the Gents and the Hillies against the Props.
 Gents To Meet
 A basketball game between the present and past performers of the Gents of the Hill will follow a regu- lar meeting tomorrow night in the Community house. The meeting will start at 9 o'clock, with several inn portant issues to be discussed. The entertainment committee is expect ed to render a report on activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
WALLACE BEERY
 IN FAMILY TRAP

Hollywood, Jan. 24-CUP)-Wal- lace Beery, who appeared at the federal building for a passport growing that his family "roped me in" for trip to Europe, led Holly woods spring globe-trotting today.
 The big bad man" of the screen, his wife Arleta, and seven year old daughter Carol Ann, plan to sail about March 1 aboard the liner Rex.
 Sure they roped me in," Beery said. Nope, no pictures in Europe that's what I'm running away from"
 Daryl F. Zanuck, producer, was making plans to leave about May on hunting trip into the wilds of the Belgian Congo in Africa. zanuck said he would go into the lands of the Pigmies, five days by auto and safari in from Lake Vic- toria, and be gone two months.
 William Powell will sail March 15 for South America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
LONERCAN FAVORS EXPRESS HIGHWAY
Three Main Lines in United States Considered By
 Senator

Washington, D. C., Jan. 24-A study of express highways of Eur ope was presented to the senate Friday by Senator Lonergan (dD, Conn, who is considering an amend ment to the Federal Aid Highway Appropriations bill to provide for at least two or three main line express highways in the United States.
 Commenting on the success of such highways in Europe, he in formed the senate that they have proved to be self-liquidating by col lection of reasonable toll charges, and are of great attraction to mo- toristS.
 Senator Lonergan said that he is primarily interested in such high ways as a safety measure, to din- finish the appalling number of fatal accidents on our public roads. Con- struction of such highways, he said, would also provide employment and would fill the gap in the regular Federal Aid work if Congress fol- lows the recommendations of the president by curtailing regular Fed eral Aid funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

arrived on the scene.
 Five drivers paid for nolles of the charges against them, six cases were nolled without payment, one driver was fined, and 24 other cases were continued at this mornings session.
 Thomas Lamitola, 24, of 16 Pine street, charged with violating the rules of the road, was fined $5 and costs after hearing.
 The following drivers paid for nolles: Wilfred H. Lynch, 20, of 2 Spencer avenue, violating the rules of the road, $5; Edward Hartnett, 24, of South street, violating the rules of the road, $5; Oscar Dupont 34, of 95 Buckingham streetS Wa tertown, violating the rules of the road, $20; Jessie Mazon, 9, of 67 Bishop street, violating the rules of the road, $10; John Creel, 20, of 108 Union street, reckless driving, $10.
 Nolles were granted without pay ment in the following cases, all charges of violating the rules of the road: George Bethell, 28, of 36 School street; Fred Schatzman, 42, of 56 Starr street, New Haven; Sam Nardozzi, 25, of 245 Bishop street; Edward T. Burns, 31, of 168 Alice street, Bridgeport; Walter F. Sutula, 29, of 99 Curtiss street, Bristol; and Mrs. Grace B. Edwards, 48, of Litch- field.
 Lost Leg
 One of the "A cases continued was that of Julian c. Gates, AT, of fl Prospect, chraged with driving under the influence of liquor. The case was continued till February 21 because a youth injured in Gates car last August 16 is still unable to appear in court. The victim, How ard Salisbury, had leg amputated as result of injuries suffered when his motorcycle was struck by Gates car on Grand street. near the City Hall. The case has been pending in traffic court since August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
"7he Man On The Street" Sleuth Out-Sleuthing Sleuth, Gag" Rule Cry, Amuses Observer Requests for Legal Opinions Regarded as Smokescreen in Local Situation

Postmarked New Orleans, a let ter arrived at the office today from that notable commentator on his home city's affairs, ''The Man on the Street. He wanted everybody in town to know that he is well and that he is keeping in touch with Wsterbury's South Sea bubble" in the office of Con- troller Sherwood L. Rowland.
 Tn fact,' he writes, T allowed myself the luxury of a low-rate telephone call to one of my par ticular friends last night and I'm still of the opinion that the Republican organization watered its stock pretty thoroughly when it went for Fusion and MT. Up- son."
 Parts of the commentators let ter are printed as follows:
 Dick Trails Dick
 Seems to me that the spectacle of a detective following a detec- tive would be silly enough with out the publisher of the Repub- lican papers claiming "gag rule" when his exclusive news" source
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
MISS PINCHOT IS
 DEAD FROM GAS

Brookville, N. Y, Jan. 24-(UP)- Rosamund Pinchot, daughter of A. Pinchot and niece of Clifford Pin- chot, former governor of Pennsyl- vania, was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning today in the garage of the F. Alexander estate here.
 The circumstances of the death were not immediately disclosed by police.
 Miss Pinchot, an actress, who played the role of the nun in Max Reinhardt's production of "The Mir acle" in 1923 when she was 19, was found in her own automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Canadian Legion

The Canadian Legion'S auxiliary has arranged a speakers program for tonight in the legions head quarters on Bank street. All local veterans groups have been invited.
 The FIDAC, an international or- ganj1ation, consisting of veterans of the allied forces, will be discussed by Mrs. John Alexander of Torring- ton. Members of Lord Kitchener post British Veterans association, will assemble at the posts rooms at 7:SO o'clock to attend the affair in a body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
FIRST BENEFIT CHECKS

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 24.-(UP)- The first checks for benefits under the state unemployment compensa- ticn program will be mailed to bene- ficiaries Wednesday. t was announc- ed today by Labor Commissioner Jo- seph M. Tone. He anticipated 1000 checlss would be mailed daily. About 80 per cent of those who applied for benefits, he said, qualified under provisions of the act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
SAMUEL GOLDMAN SUIT DEFENDANT
ThOrsten Carlson Asks $500 for Non=Payment
 of Bill for Services
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 The redecoration of a house at 29 Columbia Boulevard, and the al- legged payment of the decorator, forms basis for a $8800 civil suit filed in the court of common pleas today by Thorsten H. Carlson against Samuel Goldman.
 Carlson claims Goldman ordered him to proceed with decorations of the house after he had submitted bid listing necessary details. The decorations have been completed, according to the plaintiff, but the defendant refuses payment of the costs.
 Edgar LaRiviere of Middlebury names Lester Chagnot of Middle bury defendant in a $500 suit filed on a common count writ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
NIGHT WATCHMAN
 TO BE QUESTIONED

St. Hyacinthe, Que, Jan. 24-U P)-Marcel Quesnel, night watch man at Sacred Heart college which was destroyed by fire last week with a loss of 46 lives, was detained for questioning today at the inquest in- to the cause of the fire.
 Quesnel, 68 years old and one- armed, was taken into custody at Granby, Que, where he had gone to attend the funeral of Brother Jean Baptiste, one of the fire vic- tins. Coroner Paul Marin asked that he be held for further interro- gation.
 Authorities were not satisfied with the watchman's answers regarding the fire. Marin said he would be one of the 60 to 70 witnesses ex- expected to be summoned at the inquest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Accused Took Drink,
 Following Accident
Explanation of Breath Wins Discharge for Defendant
 in Traffic COurt-NumerOus Cases Heard

Claiming that he had couple of drinks after an accident and not before, William M. Toleman, 26, of 157 Waterville street, was granted a discharge in traf1lc court today by Judge John F. McGrath. He was charged with operating while under the influence of liquor.
 Toleman was arrested November 20 by Motor Patrolmen Joseph Lo- vallo and Joseph Dunphy, following an accident on East Main street. The officers said they smelled liquor from Toleman's breath, but admit ted that they were not at the scene until IS or 20 minutes after the ac- cident. The accused claimed that, unnerved after the accident, he had drink or two before the policemen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
PAST COMMANDERS FITTED BY VIZ. w.

sixty-five members of the Wheeler Young post, Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliary attended a roast beef supper given Saturday night in honor of past commander and past presidents of the organizations. The affair was held at V. F. w. hall. Numerous out-of-towl- guests were present.
 The Waterville hill-billy orchestra and Mrs. Florence Johns and Miss Mildred Moss were the entertainers. The arrangements committee was composed of Robert Splettstosher, Joseph Meyer, Arthur LaBelle, Will liam Walker, William O'Connor, Bert Sumps and Fred Brinkman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
OARIEN MAID
 RETRACTS TALE

Darien, Conn, Jan. 24-(UP)- Police said today that Miss Cath erine O'Connell, 9, maid in the home of MT. and Mrs. Elmer Huebsch, admitted as false her story she was attacked by an armed masked man who tried to kidnap their five months old daughter.
 Chief Edward A. Tinker said Miss O'Connell told him she made up the story because she wanted publicity. She had been under physicians care in presumably serious con- dition since she said she was as- saulted by the intruder the night of January IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
USHERS, SINGERS
 GUESTS OF PASTOR
Immaculate Conception Church Groups Dine at
 Elton Tonight

The main dining room of the Hotel Elton will be the gathering spot tonight for all members of the choir and ushers of the Immacu- late Conception church, for the an- nual banquet. Rev. Francis O'Shea, recently appointed permanent rector of the church, will be master of ceremonies.
 It has long been the custom of the church to entertain the singers and assistants at a banquet annually. About 50 are expected to attend to- nights affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
HUSBAND TO PAY
 WIFE$lO WEEKLY

Divorce, change of name and $10 weekly for support were today granted Gertrude F. Leary Hildreth by Judge Frank P McEvoy against Robert E. Hildreth in superior court.
 The divorce was granted on grounds of desertion and intolerable cruelty as charged in Mrs. Hil- dreth's cross complaint to her hus- bands charges. The husband insti- tuted the action first, charging de- sertion. The couple was married August 25, 1880. Under the permit to change her name, Mrs. Hildreth will become Gertrude F. Leary.