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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Arguments Presented
 in Mayors Appeal
Supreme Court Hears Evidence on Power of Appoint
 ment in Controllers Office; CuIhane Case Heard

Question of superiority in the con- troller's office, argued by Controller Sherwood L. Rowlonad and Mayor T. Frank Hayes since the tormer took office January 3, 1938, was de- pendant upon the decision of jus tices of the Connecticut supreme court of errors today.
 Arguments in the appeal from Su- perior court Judge Edwin c. Dick enson's decision, in favor of MT, Rowland, were heard in the Hartford house of justice today.
 Culhane Case
 Also of statewide political interest were the arguments presented in the appeal by the Aetna Life Insurance company from common pleas court decision in favor of State Senator George T. Culhane.
 Corporation Counsel Charles S. O'Connor and Claims Attorney Vincent A. Scully appeared for Ma yor Hayes in the unsuccessful de- fense of the suit as tried in the superior court. They were also at the supreme court today. For the controller, Attorney J. Warren Up- son, Republican town chairman and Attorney Richardson Bronson were present. Judge Dickenson answered their superior court action for de- claratory judgment vesting proper power, by stating that MT Row land has the right to hire and fire his own assistants: and that Mayor Hays may not hire, but may fire employees of the controllers office for cause. Ringing on the decision
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
STUDENTS MEET
 TO HEAR WAUGH
Crosby Teacher Guest Speaker at Lithuanian
 Gathering Tonight
BROOKLYN

The Lithuanian Catholic students will hold open house this evening ill their club rooms immediately fol- lowing church services.
 Roy Walch, Crosby high school teacher. will be the speaker giving an illustrated lecture on trip he enjoyed last summer.
 Girls of the Children of Mary of St. Josephs church are asked to have all their donations in for the benefit planned March 25. Donations are to be sent to tho Congress ave- nue club rooms in care of President Mary Alubauskas cd Chairman Hell en Poplis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Legionnaires Plan
 For State Session
District Meeting Next Week in AnsOnia to Witness Interesting Caucus-POst's Membership Growing

the arrangements. He will be as- sisted by Chester Haude, Jay Con- nellan, Victor Baker and Adjutant Joseph A. Brenneis.
 Coming Events
 Announcements were made last evening that the posts list of com ing activities includes a carnival to be held some time in May and state competitive drum corps meet ing under legio1'5 auspices in July. Past Commander George McDuff of the post and Commander Raymond Walker of the drum corps are super vising the preliminary plans for the event.
 Nearly fifty drum corps will par ticipate in the contests, which will be preceded by one of the most col- orful parades ever held in Water bury.
 A report on membership last eve ming at the regular monthly meet ing of the post indicated that Wa terbury's duota will be realized very shortly. Last evening Past Com- mander Michael J. Gallulo was pre- sented with a special commendation card from the National Department in recognition of his work last year in boosting the posts membership to the largest in years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
HOME MORTGAGE
 .L0ANSAPPROvED
Full Authority Given Fed= eral Savings, Loan Assoc
 citations to Grant Funds

Federal savings and loan associa- tions of New England were notified today by Walter H. Neaves, presi- dent of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, that full authority had been granted them to make all classes of home mortgage loans pro- vided under the National Housing Act as recently amended by Con- gress.
 The authority, which comes through action by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board in Washington, makes it possible for all federal Sav- ings and loan associations through out the country to extend to their members the full benefits of the Ma tional Housing Act, including loans for repairs and modernization which can be granted at minimum of cost to the borro ger, and insured mortgage loans under the F. H. A. plan up to 90 per cent of approved valuation for the purpose of build ing, buying or repairing homes.
 This means that the thousands of New England home seekers served by the federal savings and loan associations will be given every possible facility for home ownership and for the proper maintenance of their dwellings," MT. Neaves said. While the lending terms now pro- vided are very liberal the institutions making them are Safeguarded in every respect by virtue of insurance in two powerful governmental agencies-first, the positive guaran- tee to the mortgagee made good to the bank which owns it, and sec- ondly by the insurance of the sav- ings in every fedora, savings and loan association Ly which the in- vestor is fully protected against loss.
 "The addition of the powerful system of federal savings associa- tions in New Englan to the group of thrift banking institutions per- mitted to make federal housing loans should prove boon to home seekers of this region," MT. Neaves said, "and should serve as positive assuranve of substantial increase in home buying, home building and home repairing this spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02

members, and there will be a spe- cial ladies meeting in progress in the Young Peoples hall at 182 Cherry street at the same time. Mrs. Major Arkett, wife of the divisional officer of the Salvation Army, from Hart ford, Connecticut. will be the guest of the ladies.
 The two groups will join together for the musical program and re- treatments will be served by the Home league ladies.
 Other special guests will be Arthur Purinton of the Central Y. M. c. A.. Adjutant Hugo Wiberg, commanding officer of the local Salvation Army Corps, and Colonel Sven Wiberg from Bergenfield, N. J.
 Revival meetings are being con- ducted at the Salvation Army all this week, ending Sunday night, March 6, with Colonel Sven Wiberg as the preacher. The colonel is retired Salvation Army officer, with long and varied experience in many countries. He has made several vis- its to Waterbury, having spoken in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Verdict Delayed

Motion to set aside the verdict of the jury was filed today by William Sims, 32, colored, who yesterday was found guilty on two counts of statu- tory offense.
 The jury's verdict was returned after less than two hours delibera- ton. Sentence was deferred un- il a later day. Sims trial required three days, during which time the court was barred to spectators.
 Judge Frank P. McEvoy. who pre- sided at the trial, will hear argu- ments on the motion. He will also rule on the application
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02

Representative of the various posts in the Second District of the Connecticut Department, American Legion, will meet in the State Arm ory, Ansonia, next Wednesday eve ming to discuss candidates for state offices and for the next state con- vention, which will be held in New London next August.
 Ernest Borghi, past commander of the Wallingford Post, Commander William Lane and several other members of the same unit, paid a visit to Waterbury last evening and were the guests of Corporal Coyle Post. MT. Borghi, well known postal employe, is being boomed for the office of senior vice-commander and his candidacy is receiving much favorable consideration from the various members of the Second Dis trict.
 Local Delegation
 His namc will be introduced at the coming meeting in Ansonia. Com mander William T. Harrington will head the delegation from Corporal Coyle Post. It is expected that Past Commanders Michael J. Galullo, Newton Alexander, Morris Shapiro and Robert F. Birt will also attend the meeting. Twenty-two posts will take part in the session.
 On March 19 Corporal Coyle Post will be host to members of the aux Hilary in observance of the 20th anniversary celebration of American Legion throughout the nation. Bridge, entertainment and refresh ments will be features of the gath ering. Junior Commander George Karnofsky is in charge of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02

of the supreme court jurists are 5he positions of practically all clerks who assisted former Controller Leary during his eight years Of service.
 Disability Claim
 In the other arguments heard. Attorney William K. Lawlor con- tended that the judgment awarded his client, State Senator Culhane against the Aetna Life Insurance company is righteous. Senator Gull hane sued successfully to recover benefits from a weekly disability policy. Carmody & ThomS appear for the defendant.
 The justices took both measures under advisement, and will not ren- der decisions until 8 later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
JOBLESS PROTEST
 NEW TAX PENALTY

Exemption from the old age as- sistance tax has been allowed in numerous cases involving persons on relief, Mrs. Mary D. Camp, super intendent of welfare said yesterday. About 5 per cent of the applications for exemption have been denied.
 At a meeting of the Waterbury Clock Company division of the Wa terbury Brass Workers union last night, vigorous protest was voted against the levying of the addition
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
CHIMNEY FIRE

A chimney fire at 89 Orange street was quickly quelled by firemen this morning. Tn building is owned by Charles Johnson and occupied by Thomas Dillane. Firemen an- swered box alarm at 7:50 and were back on duty at 8:16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
First Church

AAoV SAuAC CA
 Rev. Charles Reynolds Brown, DID,, Emeritus of the Yale Divinity school, will again give the entire Lenten electure series at the First Church, beginning tomorrow evening.
 Dean Brown is one o fthe most widely known and beloved leaders in the religious life of the coun- try, the author of more than thir- ty books, a favorite preacher at schools and colleges; and has many friends in Waterbury. His lectures last Lent were so largely attended and so gratefully valued that it was felt by the officers of the First Church that no other lec- turer this year would be SO warm ly welcomed.
 His general subject for the series will be "The Way That Goeht Upward" The subject for Thurs day evening will be Power to Become" Rev John N. Lewis, DID. of St. Johns Church, will assist in the service, which begins at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
DECREASE REPORTED
 IN REGISTRATION

A decrease of Al in registration at Connecticut State College is in- dicated in the enrolment for the second semester. Sixty students failed to return to the Storrs in- stitution while 19 new ones entered.
 Among the new freshmen are Lee Pfeffer of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02

al penalty of $1 for failure to pay the tax, particularly in the case of unemployed or partially unemployed workers.
 This protest will be voiced at the next meeting of the board of alder men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
FORECLOSURE

Tax lien foreclosure action was today taken in the court of com mon pleas against Salvatore BaSta of Arvene, New York. Tho property involved is at 45 Railroad Hill street, and is assessed for $1,030.
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street. President Charles Rietdyke expects representatives from the surrounding towns to be present. Rev. Dr. John Walker of the Sec ond Congregational church will be the principal speaker of the eve- ming. Lieutenant William Berry will be in charge of the music.
 The Home league of the Salvation Army has extended a cordial invita- tion to the wives of the federation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02

Singapore, Malaya, now has nearly 100 vehicles to every mile of streets, not including 60000 bicycles, and 1000 vehicles of all descriptions are expected to be added this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The marriage intention was filed today at the office o. the town clerk of William M. Savitt, of Hartford, and Helen Nathanson, of New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Home League Joins
 Federation's Rally
Rev. Dr. Walker to Be Principal Speaker Tonight at at Salvation Army Citadel; Musical Group Arranged

The Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible classes will hold the monthly rally tonight at o'clock ill the auditorium of the Salvation Army'S new building at 182 Cherry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
FIRST SERMON

FIRST SERMON
 Announced yesterday as the suc- cessor to Rev. Thomas Feltman, Rev. Joseph c. P. Johnson will de- liver his first sermon Sunday morn- ing at the Advent Christian church. MT. Feltman is now pastor emeri- tus.
 MT. Johnson comes to Waterbury from Live Oak, Fla. He and Mrs. Johnson will reside at the parson- age, 83 Cherry street. He has held pastorates in Pittsfield, Temple, Fla, and Penfield, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
NEWS , 
BIBLE GLASSES

The monthly meeting of the Wa terbury Federation of Mems Bible classes will be held at 8 o'clock to- night at the Salvation Army citadel on Cherry street. Rev. Dr. John C.. Walker, pastor of the Second Con- gregational church, will deliver the principal address.
 Wives of the bible class members will hold concurrent meeting, with Mrs. Major Arkett of Hartford as the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02

Y. M. c. A. the Swedish Baptist church on a few occasions. The meetings are open to the public and everyone is cordially invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02

Secretary Oaa other
 It generally believed also that U Horton Warner will competition for reelection the office that John Bennetts return to the office of treasurer will be unanimous
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02
Present Ruler

Present Ruler Incoming
 opposition customary the Waterbury of expected monthly meeting Neag anticipated M A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-02

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The Washington times., 1938-03-31
DEADLINE HERE,
TAX RUSH is ON

The Standing room only" sign
went up early today at the Office
OF Tax Collector Chatham M,
Towers. 1t is the last day for pay
ment of realty, personal and bust.
ness privilege taxes.
Long lines of last minute tax.
payers formed early at the col.
lectorS' windows. Towers said the
taxes were coming in about as
usual" and fdded it was too early
to estimate the take" in dollars
and cents.
The Office will not be open
overtime to accommodate late
comerS.
Payments may be mailed in but
the envelopes must be postmarked
prior to midnight. Returns made
after the "deadline" will be
subjected to a l per cent a
month penalty.
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is to be Observation-Disclosures
I suppose by the best friend for
estry ever had in the United
States. 1t is charged that the
extremely efficient Veterans
Bureau or the excellent Rail
road Mediation Board is to be
damaged beyond repair.
II cite these merely as ex-
amples of a score of equally silly
nightmares conjured up at the
instigation either of those who
would restore the Government
to those who owned it between
1921 and 1888, or those who for
one reason or another seek de-
liberately to wreck the Govern
ment of the United States"
Mr.. Roosevelt concluded by
stating:
Thus you will see that charges
Of dictatorship are made out of
whole cloth-even if wanted to
be a dictator, which, heaven
knows, I don't"
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President Blasts "DictutOrship'
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Continued from Page II
is only an expression of Con-
gresSional sentiment" declared
the President. "Such a resolu-
tion cannot repeal executive
action taken in pursuance of a
law.
The second is the very re.
mote possibility that some legis.
lative situation might possibly
arise in the future where the
President would feel obligated
to veto joint resolution of the
Congress and properly require
a two-thirds vote to override his
veto. I repeat that 1 visualize
no such possibility between now
and 1910 when the authority
given is to end"
Smashing. into the organized
opposition. which he charged
with inspiring floods Of telegram
on Congress, the President frs
pointed out that his reorganiza
ton efforts were in line with pro
posals Of the last seven or eigh
The Washington times., 1938-03-31
CIO Group Drives
For Ballot Power

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 81
O.N.SO.-A new labor organiza-
tion, dedicated to political action
as we'll as trade unionism, took it's
place for the first time today as
the Pennsylvania Industrial Union
Council was inaugurated formally.
An outgrowth of the schism In
the ranks of the AFL, Pennsyl-
vania's new labor unit, represent
ing some 100000 CIO workers,
broke with the past to indorse one
of it's members for governor.
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President
Sees TOWn
PWABuiLt

WARM SPRINGS, Ca, March
81 G.N.S).-A motor trip to the
Pine Mountain Valley Resettle-
ment Administration was the chief
feature on President Roosevelt's S
schedule today as he awaited reac-
ton to the midnight bombshell he
had tossed at his political oppo-
nents in refutation of charges he
entertained dictatorial ambitions.
Just a year ago Mr.. Roosevelt
looked over this earliest Of New
Deal rural resettlement undertak-
lngs set in Georgia's red clay.
LAST OF SUCH VENTURES
He announced then, in an in.
formal speech, that Pine Mountain
valley and several other similar
projects then building in other
states would be the Governments
last venture into that field of re-
lief. He urged the States. how
ever, to take them as models. To-
day, the Executive was returning
to see what progress the Federal.
aid community was making.
Pine Mountain Valley project,
located about 40 miles from Warm
Springs, was built in the early days
OF experimentation with PWA
FUNDS, although it is now under
The Department of Agriculture.
Both rural and urban families
were brought in to take over the
neat homes and sections of land,
MARINE CAMP LUNCHEON
Before driving to the project the
PRESIDENT lunched at the natty
Marine camp here where Colonel
Leroy Hunt, of the Washington
I'd. CO. Marine Barracks, has a
detail of 56 picked men to aid
secret Service in temporarily DO
hcmg Warm Springs.
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eminent mounting because of de-
presssion relief demands, the Gov
ernment should reach for more
revenue, La Toilette argued. But
Senator Borah (RO of Idaho,
though not a member of the Fl.
nceCommittee, as is La Toilette,
was girding for a battle in the
Senate should the committee ap-
prove these amendments.
''The masses now pay a larger
proportion of their inco're in
indirect taxes than 90 the
wealthy" Borah conterded.
"They are least able to pay"
The Washington times., 1938-03-31
Oklahoma to Get
Back Security Aid

QNS) Indications o d a y
pointed to reinstatement of the
State of Oklahoma in the Federal
Social Security system in the near
future provided it continues the
rapid improvement reported in its
administration of assistance to the
needy aged, blind and dependent
children.
Investigators for the Social Sc.
cruity Board, which dropped Okla
homa from the Federal program
March 2 for maladministration of
funds by pensioning dead persons
and persons wealthy enough to
support buffers, have reported
excellent progress on the part Of
the State in Kidding the admins.
tration of abuses,
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administrations, and ther
asserted:
'You know that when over a
year ago I recommended a re-
organization bill to the Con.
gresS, all parties and all fac
tions agreed to the need for
such a measure. You know, too,
that a year later a carefully
manufactured partisan and
political opposition to any re-
organization has created a
political issue-created it de-
liberately out of whole cloth.
EXAMPLES CITED
ut was said, for example,
that the work Of the Army engi-
neers was to be abolished, in spite
Of the fact that the Congress
and the Congress alone can de.
termine who will do river and
harbor dredging and build flood
control levees.
1T is charged that the splen-
did work Of the Forestry Service
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LENGTH
LIMIT KILLED

Q.N.S). BY a vote of IA to Z,
the House Interstate Commerce
Committee today killed the Nc
Carran bill limiting train lengths
to 10 cars.
The measure has been the sub
ject Of bitter controversy since
passage in the Senate last year.
While railroad labor unions
backed the bill as a safety meas
ure and to spread employment,
railroads and shippers opposed 1t
on the ground that it would pro-
mote inefficiency and lead to
higher railroad rates.
While the measure can be re-
considered, the committee vote
was such that it apparently dis
posed of the issue for the session.
The Washington times., 1938-03-31
Hazen Offers Plan
For Parking Lots

Proposal for municipal opera
tion of parking lots at a dime a
day won the favor of CommiS-
sioner Melvin c. Hazen, but
The lots, hesuggested, should
not be operated on mere ground
level. Land, he pointed out, costs
too much and to make such enter
prises self-sustaining more space
is needed. The lots should con-
tain three of four tiers of parking
levels, he said.
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afraid to have it come out before
the November elections"
= Representative Boileau, Wiscon-
sin Progressive, who made the at
tempt to have provision for a
June report written into the in
quiry resolution shortly before the
House approved the measure unan-
imouSly, said he feared" Smells
charges might be true.
Il wanted to be sure no effort
would be made to drag this
investigation out so long that
the public might forget about
it," Boileau declared.
With the resolution adopted by
both the Senate and House, Ad-
ministration leaders hoped to OBJ
tain Senate approval of minor
House amendments today so the
measure could be rushed to Presi.
dent Roosevelt at Warm Springs,
Ca, for his signature.
BROAD POWERS
One Of the most comprehensive
inquiry measures ever adopted bv
congress. the resolution would
give the probers complete freedom
TO investigate the administration
ana policies Of the iva, the
honesty Of its power yard
Stlck," and virtually every phase
OF government tn the power bust
ness. The rosnmittee would be
required to report to Congress
next January 8.
The resolution also would direct
the committee to inquire into any
activities by private power com.
panies aimed at retarding the
huge Tennessee Valley develop
ment. Although this provision
was bitterly assailed by a Di-parti-
san group Of congressional foes of
the IVA as paving the way to a
"whitewash," supporters Of the
agency retained it in the measure.
Vice President Garner and
Speaker Bankhead have given no
indication who they will name to
the committee, except for Bank
heads remark that he had asked
Smell to recommend "a" House
Republican for q place. It was
this that touched off G. o. p.
suspicious that only one Senate
and one House appointment win
be allotted to the minority.