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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
NEW TECHNIQUE
 IN LABOR TANCLE

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 17.-CUP) Mrs. Fillmore M. Herrick, regional director of the National Labor Rela- tions Board, asserted today new technique" in labor relations was being developed by the board which will promote real democracy in the United States"
 T believe" Mrs. Herrick told a local forum, i've can work out some thing civilized in handling indus trial relations.
 ''The National Labor Relations Board is developing technique for both employers and employes-sim- pie devices that will be generally accepted in the future.
 More and more employers are looking to the board for guidance. If the right of workers for their mutual aid and protection is &C., cepted, we will see real democracy in the United States.
 T can't be too peSsimistic when I see how employers are accepting this new conception of labor rela- tionS,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
BY ELMER c. WALZER

New York, Jan. 17.-WP).- Stocks opened irregular in a nar- row range today with trading mod- erate1y active. Bonds were steady. Cotton futures opened few points lower.
 Airplane stocks were strong. Mo- tors made small gains. Utilities eased fractionally. Rails were mixed.
 Douglas Aircraft opened 1,200 shares at 45 7-8 up 13-8: Boeing Airplant 35 up IA; United Aircraft 26 1-2 up 1-2; Kennecott AZ 5-8 up 1-2; United States Steel 2,0O0 shares at 62 up 3-8; Electric Boat 10 1-2 up IA; Chrysler 1900 at 62 3-4 up 3-8 and Southern Pacific 21 1-2 off IA.
 Small declines were noted in Am- erican Water Works, National Pow CT & Light, Consolidated Edison and Commonwealth & Southern. Ameri- can Telephone lost IA to 148 1-2.
 Copper shares were in demand af- ter firm openings. Gold miners con- tinued to attract buyers in some in- stances although there was irreg-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
SUPER MIRA PLAN
 OF RADIO PRIEST

Detroit, Jan. r (UP) = Father Charles E. Coughlin in his weekly radio address yesterday pro- posed super-NRA under which manufacturers in each industry would organize to regulate produc- tion and guarantee ample annual wages to workers.
 Tt is my opinion he said, "that such organizations will help not only the industrialists as under the obso- lete NRA, but they will help where help is most needed, namely, the mass production laborer."
 T characterize this as the phil osophy of regulation. It is the doc Urine of naturalization which the extreme rugged individualistS of the right will accept, else the extreme radical collectivists on the left will increase the multiply"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
MERIT MANI ISSUE
 PUBLISHED TODAY
February Volume Charges 'SpOils System Costs
 Taxpayers Plenty

Amazing revelations of the $1,- GOO, ,000, ,000-one billion dollars, and more,-which it costs the United States to permit politicians to con- trol public offices are featured in the February issue of The Merit Man, organ of the Connecticut Merit Sys- tenn Association, which is published today.
 That the "spoils system" costs each taxpayer more than the combined costs of the U. $. army and U. s. navy are but a part of the charges in the article.
 Renews Work
 In the same issue Harry W. Marsh director of the state department of personnel, reviews six months of operation of Connecticut's new merit system law. Specimens of civil ser- vice examinations, both local and national, are included in the maga- zine together with latest announce ments of impending examinations.
 Another article declares that postal service in Connecticut is dis tinctly threatened by the McKellar bill, now pending in congress, which affects all first, second and third class poStmasters.
 Commenting or the actual status of the "spols system" ill Connec- ticut as it stand today the Merit Man carries an articles under the ti- tie Does It Pay to Be a State Sen- ator," and names names in drawing it's conclusions.
 Editorially the magazine asks When Will It Cease" pointing tc increased public payrolls and tre. mendous increases in political ap. pointments. Federal, state and loca government employs about 4,00oO0( people in the United States, at cost of about $5,0oo, 0o0, ,ooo," the editoria. asserts.
 Experts
 An official list of some of the experts who have prepared or aid- ed in preparing examinations under the states new merit system law is published in the new issue.
 Leading articles in the magazine speak in plain language of the costs which taxpayers are voluntarily car rying by permitting political ap- pointments to continue.
 Letters from U s. Senator Angus tine Lonergan and Francis T. Ma loney addressed to the Connecticut Merit System Association are re- produced in the February issue, to- gether with frank comment on the attitudes expressed by Connecticut's two members of the upper branch of Congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
MOTION PICTURE
 MEN LOSE JOBS

Moscow, Jan. 17-(UP)-An effort to pep up Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island has cost four high Russian motion picture executives their jobs, it was learned today. One is Boris Shumiatsky general direc- tor of the government motion pie ture, Trust, who has been criticised recently for wasting money. Treasure Island as put out for Russians was given political and sex angles.
 AS to politics, the heroes of the book are made to seek the pirate treasure in behalf of Irish revolu- tionaries. Here the criticism was made that the film distorts the Irish liberation movement.
 AS to sex, Jim Hawkins became Jenny Hawkins, in order to get a girl into the film and to give role to Francesca Hall, imported Austrian star. However, Miss Hall did not ar- rive in time and the Russian beauty Pugacheva, was given the part. It is complained that she danced a sen Sual pirate dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
SLAYER OF FRIEND
 TELLING NO MORE

Detroit, Jan. IT - (U.P.) - Mrs. Julia Barker, wealthy real estate operator who killed Mrs. Edith Mae Cummings, her long, time friend and partner, assured detec- tives today that you boys have all the questions and all the answers. 9
 Why bother me any more?" she asked after Police had attempted vainly to persuade her to re-enact the shooting which occurred Satur- day on a snow-covered field near Belleville.
 Assistant Prosecutor William E. Bowling said murder warrant probably would be issued today.
 Mrs. Barker, heavily built and suffering from fright, stuck to her story that she shot Mrs. Cummings in self defense after her partner credited with having built a $2 stake into $1,000, ,000-threatened to kill her and then commit suicide.
 They had been quarreling over their business operations, Mrs. Bark CT said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
CLERKIN HEAD OF
 LABOR IN STATE

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 17.-CUP) James J. Clerkin, president of the New Britain Central Labor Union, today became president of the Con- necticut Federation of Labor, suc- ceeding Thomas J. Shea, Middle town, resigned. Shea, three-term federation head, resigned late Sat- urday because of a possible conflict with his new job as state unemploy- ment compensation commissioner for the second congressional district.
 Clerkin, first vice-president in the federation, is prominent in New Britain civic affairs, being a mem- Der of the board of public works and former member of the common council and city hall commission.
 He has been member of typo- graphical union for 25 years and re- gently became full-tim organizer for the American Federation of Labor. He was supported for the presidency by leading federation of- ficials in Connecticut.
 Clerkin's vacant post of first vice. president was not filled by the exe- cutive board of the Connecticut Federation during the all-day meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
BIG COLLECTION
 OF CONRAD WORKS

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 17.-(UP) The Yale University Library today possessed what was claimed to be "the most complete" collection of the works, manuscripts and correspond ence of Joseph Conrad ever know.
 The collection, given the library by George T. Heating, Plainfield, N. J., contained first editions of Con- rad, magazines and pamphlets in which he wrote articles, original manuscripts, and numerous letters.
 President Charles Seymour, in announcing the donation, said scholars of the future, due to the foresight and industry of one man, will find in this collection mine of information on English literature of the first part of the 20th century and the part played in the period by one of its great writers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
JAPAN BOYCOTT
 WOULD DO HARM

New Haven. Conn, Jan. 17-(UP) An American boycott of Japanese goods wold make Japan more agres- sive in China, B. P. Barnhart, Y. M. c. A. associate national secretary in Korea told the closing session of the state Y. M. c. A., convention last night.
 Barnhart believed a boycott by the United States and Great Bri- tain would be considered "tant- amount to war"
 He considered the Panay bomb- ing as an attempt by Japan to learn this country's Far Eastern policy.
 0. w. Holman, Manchester, was chosen chairman of the board of trustees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
STUDENT IS
 SOUGHT IN N. Y.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. l7-(UP)- Search for Wilbur James Gould, IS, of Brooklyn, N. r., missing Harvard sophomore, centered in New York state today after the youths sister received reports he had begged food from several Wellsville housewives.
 Three women told authorities a youth, resembling pictures of young Gould published in a Buffalo news paper, had asked them for food Fri day. He seemed in a dazed condi- tion, they said.
 Gould'S sister Mathilda, 20, Co., lumbia Medical School student, talked with the women and rail- road gate tender who also thought he saw the missing student. Theil descriptions tallied with my broth er'S except for a few discrepancies in clothing" the girl said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

Although Connecticut's experi- mental project in the prenatal training and care of expectant mothers has been under way less than two years, it is already show ing progress, now further stimulated through the medium of Mothers Club series of classes conducted by Public Health nurses, it was pointed out today by the State Department of Health in its weekly bulletin.
 At the beginning of the educa- tional nursing program, the locale selected for which was Windham County, during the months of April, May and June, 1886, showed that 59 per cent of the mothers did not receive prenatal care before the fifth month, and nine per cent did not receive medical care until the time of delivery. It was noted that one-fourth of the women who con- suited physicians early in pregnancy apparently went for diagnosis only, since they did not return for med- ical care until the time of delivery.
 Second Survey
 After the program was well under way a second survey was made of the expectant mothers in Windham County. This indicated that higher percentage of pregnant women went for medical care before the fifth month and that there were fewer of this group who had not prenatal care before delivery, in comparison with the findings of the first survey.
 To accelerate this progress further, a series of six mothers classes held at bi-weekly intervals was given last fall at Danielson and MooSup. A demonstration series was given at Norwichtown through the coopera- ton of Mrs. Ruth Raymond, ma ternity supervisor of the William w. Backus hospital, and nurses of the United Workers of Norwich, and un- der the sponsorship of the Norwich town Parent Teachers association. A total of 162 mothers attended all these meetings. All expectant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
BALL PLAYER IS
 KILLED IN CRASH

Washington, Jan. 17-(UP)- Bailey Earl Clark, 29, former St. Louis and Boston big-league base ball player, was killed yesterday and a companion fatally injured when his automobile collided with a street car. Miss Lucy Ketchum, 26, of Wayne, w. Va, a fellow worker of Clark's in the Federal Housing Ad- ministration, died shortly after she was taken to hospital. A third passenger, Miss Helen Evans, g, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was injured seriously. Clark had played with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns, later joining the old Boston Braves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Construction Here
 In 1887 Decreased
Connecticut Mark Was Best Since l93O-Boom At=
 tributed Principally to Activity in New Haven

Establishing the best record since 1880, new construction in Connecti- cut during December reached a total of $2,369,133, gain of 13.8 over the November aggregate of $2,07s,626 and an increase of 2.1 per cent over the total of $2,318,351 recorded in December, 1886.
 The unreasonable boom is at tributed principally to activity in New Haven. Waterbury showed a decided drop as compared to 1e36's figures.
 Building in Connecticut for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
OPTOMETRICS OF
 CONN. ELECTION

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 17.-UP).- Dr. Russell Johnson, Stratford, to- day held the presidency of the Con- necticut Optometric society follow ing his election at the 31st annual meeting of the group here Sunday.
 Other officers elected were: Dr. D. w. Park, Meriden, first vice. president: Dr. H. F. Reddell, New Britain. second vice-president; Dr. Louis E. Cartensen, Bridgeport, third vice-president; Dr. Frank Harrigan, Hartford, fourth vice-president; Dr. H. c. Kline, New Haven, treasurer; and Dr. John Eggleston, New Ha- ven, secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
H. s. SMITH CHOSEN
 BY STATE "Y" GROUP

Herbert s. Smith of the Water bury Y. M. c. A. was elected to serve on the state Y. M. c. A. com- mittee, with 15 others, until 1941, at the annual convention in New Haven yesterday.
 Tr. Millicent Pond, employment director for the Scovill Mfg. Go. spoke on How to Build Christian Character Through Group Work"
 Representations at the convention included 100 Waterbury members. Officers of the various local "Y" clubs took part in the discussions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Fred Smiths Gang Up'
 For Annual Frolic

since the beginning of time and will be called the March of Fred Smiths" All in attendance at the banquet will participate in the broadcast.
 The order was organized last year as the Silliest Society in the World" It has no aims, except to advocate the doing of some thing silly and aimless once a year to keep from growing old and snug.
 Local Fred Smiths interested in the order are requested to get in touch with Fred Brass" Smith immediately. An attempt is being made to get at least 300 Fred Smiths from all over the country to attend the interesting and un- usual affair,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
VIOLENT STORM
 HARMS BRITAIN

London, Jan. 17-(UP)-A violent storm which swept the British Isles for two days ragged unabated today taking a known death toll of 12 lives Eight persons died at sea.
 Twenty-Five persons were missing aboard the 1,525-ton coasting ship Glandhyd en route to Manchester from Newport with cargo of coal.
 Authorities feared that the vessel had gone down in the storm as two of her lifeboats and a number of blanks. apparently hatch covers, were washed ashore. The Glandhyd had no radio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

Fred Brass" Smith of TIA Chase Parkway this city, has ben com- missioned by the Provost Of the Benevolent and Protective & Completely Universal Order of Fred Smiths of America to or ganize a local group to march on the Hotel New Yorker New York city, Wednesday, February 16, to attend the second annual banquet of the Fred Smiths.
 The first annual banquet held last year, was highly successful and was attended by approxi- mately 100 Fred Smiths and Mrs. Fred Smiths.As in the case of last year, this years banquet will be broadcast from coast to coast. The program this year will con- sist of the history of Fred Smiths
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
CHARGE AGAINST
 OPERATOR NOLLED

Collision yesterday afternoon on Cooke street involved the automo- piles operated by John ShaughneSsy 21, of 38 Pemberton street and Thomas F. Hahpia, 53, of Main street Terryville. Ralph Brodeur, 26, of 203 Cooke street, who allegedly caused the crash. was arraignsd in court this morning on a charge of failure to signal, and given a nolle. Damage was slight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
ROOSEVELT, JR.,
 BACK IN CAPITAL

Birmingham, Mass, Jan. IT, (UP).-James Roosevelt, the presi- dents secretary-son, was back in Washington today after a weekend visit with his family at their new estate here.
 His daughter, Sara, ?, whose ill., ness prompted his unexpected visit, was reported recovering from a se- were cold. Mrs. Roosevelt and Sara probably will remain here for week or 10 days pending the child's com- plete recovery.
 Young Roosevelt will return to Birmingham next weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

The annual banquet of the Lith- uanian Citizens Political club was held Saturday evening at which time it was suggested by Dr. John Staneslow that the club add women to their membership or form an auxiliary for them. It was deemed advisable due to the fact that wo- men have the right to vote.
 Mayor Frank Hayes who was in attendance at the dinner as he has been for the past nine years, con- graduated the club on the achieve ments which have marked its steady progress. Other speakers were Alder man William Kolbeck, John Jenu- saitis, Dr. Frank J. Hill, William zubrisky first president of the club when it was organized 46 years ago, Clarence V. Balanda and Thomas Matas./
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
TWO WITHDRAWALS
 ORDERED IN COURT

Withdrawal from the court of common pleas was ordered today by counsel in the litigation of R. S. Clark against the National Union Indemnity company of Pennsyl- vania. The suit was based on an uncompleted judgment. Also with drawn was the case of J. Nelson Graves against R. s. Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Francis J. Greco, IS State street and Jennie l.. TOrt0rici, B Car mel street.
 Frank E. Coghlan, WestbrOOk, Conn. and Mary A. Keane, 40 Wall street, New Haven.
 Stanley F. Savickas 33S Wilson street and Rose E. MatijOsaitis, 625 Washington avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Burns Club Plans
 Annual Observance

Celebration in honor of Robert Burns will be conducted in British War Veterans hal Friday night by Lady McAlpine lodge, Daughters of Scotia.
 The program will include appro- priate songs and readings, followed by dancing and refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
FRACTURES ARM

Skating at Shades pond yester- day, Miss Rita Wisausky, 23, of Buckingham street, Oakville, fell and broke her left arm. She was treated at Waterbury hospital and released immediately. according to officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
PRYOR AS GUEST

Greenwich, Conn.,, Jan. 17.-(UP). Samuel F. Pryor, Jr., newly-elect- ed Republican national committee man from Connecticut, will be hon. cred tonight ct a testimonial din-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

c. of c. Meeting
 The Lithuanian c. of c. annual meeting will be held tomorrow at o'clock at 48 Green street, club rooms. All members are urged to at- tend as reports and drafting of the constitution will take place, also other important business and com- mittee reports will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

Traffic in busy Southend, Eng land. was tied in a knot when a fugitive monkey established itself in the busiest street crossing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Market Irregular Al Opening .OfNelO Week
Trading Was Moderate Bonds Very Steady; AirpIane
 Stocks Strong Motors Made Very Small Gains

ularity. Homestake Mining rose Ia to 59 1-2, while Dome Mines lost 1-2 to 55 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

ner. Prominent G. Q. P. leaders, including o. B. Goodspeed, national party treasurer, were expected to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

Hoof and mouth disease is spread ing through Southern Rhodesia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

year was $34,053,1 ,130, a gain of 38.6 per cent over 1936's total of $24,- 540,692.
 Reports were received from 23 building supervisors.
 Following are the building valu- ationS by cities and towns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17

$2,31S,351 $2,369,133
Evening star., 1938-11-13
Yesterdays F Football Results
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
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Maury Hish. 81: Washinston-Lee High, 0.
rordham. Q; North Carolina. q. Ctie).
Duke 81: Syracuse. o.
%e.t.4n M.ry:n9 IA 9F:!oa' ao WIZ. Forest 49,
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Navy. "a: Columbia. q.
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kuaeefs R'ae.ssu1y: 3: Iafssesee' 8 sstRenti .. o.
army Army; ;,Gs'i g.; chsnstsn9es.: il;
prexel 80; Delaware. 13.
Dickinson. 10: susquehanna. 0.
sowdoin! 30 dislense' ns: ru,ts: ri ts'etk'on' 3 o.
L. Sale 20; Penn Military collese. 0.
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HSn school 4: NsSz plteabes g..
lemple n,n freshmen. 13; Bucknell Fresh
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Concord State: 10: Potomac State. o.
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Clemson. Il: Kentucky. sya%a' 9. - o'e''
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sssn.d5oiph: Band h:4acon. O. Hampden Sydney. 2.
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soSthse.ts1n HaTse s1n0a: Tenn ne:eas5' ~ Ml..p.
Eastern Ky, Teachers. Sc; Indiana state
Tennessee state coll.s., Is; West vir.
Virginia State. 20; North Carolina A. and
Fisk 25: r.llad.sa. 8.
Bluefeld College. "a: Tusculum. o.
Midwest.
Notre Dame 10: Minnesota. o.
northwestern. O: Michigan, O (tie).
Detroit Tech. A: Illinois COLLEGE, ?.
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9oSn:stozn; 4s; sisf'a clsfion "a, Teachers. 0.
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Akron. 10: Toledo. z.
Adrian. I; st. Mays tMich.). 7 ttie).
Wayne. 35: Buffalo. O.
Centre, 26; Ohio Wesleyan. O.
Pittsbursh le: Nebraska. o.
Dayton. l3; Ohio D.. o.
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indiana. z; Iowa.
Ohio State. 80; Illinois. "a.
Michisan State. 20; Marquette. II.
College Of Pacific. 80; Chicago. O.
Carroll %: Ripon. 9.
Bradley Tech. 81: Knox. 8.
Elmhurst. 13: Eureka. O.
Evening star., 1938-11-13
Spartans' Aerial Game
Tops Marquette, 20.14
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MILWAUKEE. Nov. 12.-Michigan
State, led by its brilliant triple
threat star. Johnny Pingel. came
from behind in the fourth quarter to
defeat Marquette's eleven here to-
day. 20 to IA.
The Avalanche scored twice In
the second period but collapsed un-
der Pingel's great passes. The Spar
tan halfback threw IS completed
passs-including three for touch
downs for 219 yards.
Marquette played spirited football
through the first half and capital-
lied on breaks to score. In the Sec
ond half, however, Michigan State
had a distinct edge, keeping the play
in Marquette territory most Of the
time.
Evening star., 1938-11-13
Amozine Auburn Trims
Favored |. S. u, 28- Is
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. H.
Auburns amazing Tigers, led by
fiery Speck Kelly, completely out
played the favored Louisiana State
eleven today for q 28-to-6 victory
before $4,000 fans.
Kelly ran SO yards on the third
play Of the game to give the fans q
foretaste Of what was to come.
Louisiana's aerial attack backfired
repeatedly as alert Auburn backs
intercepted tosses, Carl Happier re-
turning one to the invaders is to set
up the second score.