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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
CRIMINAL CASES
 ARE CANCELLED
Judge Inglis Not In Court Today-Auto Homicide
 Was Scheduled

Criminal cases slated for trial III superior court today were cancelled at least until tomorrow in a sur prise move after conferences be- tween States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis and Judge Ernest A. 1nglls. The latter did not appear in Water bury at any time today.
 The case which was slated to go to trial first this morning was that of Clarence J. Carolan, 35, Of Thomaston avenue, charged with auto.- bile homicide and evadmg responsibility in connection with the death of Thomas w ,, Maxwell of Myrtle avenue last October 18. His wife, Madelyn Carolan, 33, is charg- ed with being an accessory after the crime of evading responsibility.
 Both pleaded not guilty and elect cd to be tried by the court when arraigned at the opening session ot court yesterday. They were bound over for trial in superior court af- ter a hearing ill city court January l3. Coroner John T. Monzani held them criminally responsible for the death of Maxwell. States Attorney Lewis. reviewing the evidence in preparation for the trial today. indi- cated that the trial would start to- morrow.
 Fein Haider 43, of East Main street, charged with a statutory crime, will be arraigned at the com pletioll of the Carolan trial. He pleaded not guilty yesterday. Assign ment of other court cases will De rrde tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
NATIONALETS ARE
 CLOSE TO TORTOSA
Series of Heights Must Be Captured First By
 Francois Troops

With the Spanish Nationalist army, Catalonian Front, April c. (UP)-Some Nationalist vanguards were within a mile of Tortosa on it's northwest side today, but reports from the battle line indicated that it would be necessary to capture a series of heights in the neighboring hills before Loyalists could be squeezed out as they were at Ma laga in the far south.
 Northeast of Lerida Gen. Juan Yague's army was shelling the sec- ondary road which connects the Lerida France and Lerida- -Barcelo- na roads.
 Other columns were progressing up the Segre river, threatening the capture of the Hydro Electric cen ters which supply 90 per cent of the power used by Catalonian industries.
 From peaks in the hills outside Tortosa the Nationalists could watch I,oyalist movements in the Ebro ri- yer valley at clear moments. How ever. bad weather slowed up oper- ations and Nationalist artillery and airplanes bombarded the Loyalist positions along the left (northern) bank of the river.
 The thunder of shells and bombs filled the hills, while Loyalist ma chine guns, fired from the olive groves close to the Falset-Tortosa road. retaliated by firing across the river at Nationalist traffic on the other side.
 To straighten their front, Gen Miguel Aranda's men continued seizing hills west of TortOsa so that when the command came the Ma tionalists could drive down the val lcv into the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
DEBATE ON BILL
 ENDS TONIGHT
Opposing Forces Come to Agreement on Re0rgan-
 izatiOn Measure

Washington, April 6 (UP) -- The House agreed today to end gen. eral debate on the government reor- ganization bill when 1t adjourns tonight.
 Administration leaders obtained consent to the limitation after attempting unsuccessfully to end debate in three hours. Objection by Rep. Ralph E. Church, R., H., blocked the first request. Under the agreement the House will start reading the bill for amendments tomorrow.
 Church also objected to the sec- ond unanimous consent request posted by Chairman John J. Coch- ran, D.. Mo-, of the House reorgani- zation committee, although minority whip Joseph w. Martin, R., Mass, was tugging at his arm in an effort to dissuade him. Church finally agreed to withhold his objection.
 The House was in an uproar on Church's second objection. Speaker William B. Bankhead pounded his gavel steadily in an e1Tort to restore order.
 Had the leaders been unable to win unanimous consent to cloture, they planned to move during the day to end debate and force the ls- sue by roll call vote if necessary.
 In the unanimous consent agree ment, however. they were supported by leaders of the insurgent Demo- cratic Republican coalition fighting the reorganization bill.
 II think" said Rep. John J. O'Connor, D., N. Y, that the re- quest of the gentleman from Missouri (Cochran) is a reasonable one and I believe it will accommo- date everyone.
 Rep. John Taber, R., N. Y., rank ing minority member of the reor- ganization committee, said he thought debate could run through the day and then close without
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
NEIGHBOUR BILL
 IS REPORTED IN
New Measure Puts Mini= mum Wages at Weighted
 Average Pay

Washington, April 6-(UP)-The House labor subcommittee today reported to the full committee wage-hour bill which would estab- fish minimum wages at not less than the weighted average pay now existing for each craft in each ln- duStry.
 The proposed bill would establish a complex formula for wage fixing by an independent five-man board to be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
 Chairman Mary Norton of the la bor committee called a meeting of the full committee to consider the latest wage-hour plan next Tues day. Chairman Robert Ramspeck, D., Ga., of the subcommittee which drafted the new plan said his con- mittee reported it without a record vote.
 Ramspeck said the proposed board would determine the weighted aver age pay now existing for given oc- cupation in certain industry. It would then be authorized to fix minimum wage of not less than the average pay for more than five cents an hour above the average
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
SOCIALISTS PLAN
 STATE COMMITTEE

Bridgeport, Conn.,. April 6-CUP) A Socialist state central commit- tee, patterned after the Democratic and Republican committees, may be created by the state convention of the Socialist party of Connecticut Saturday. it was reported today.
 The proposal calls for representa- tion on the committee of two mem bers from each Senatorial district, system followed by the two other parties.
 Reelection of Mayor Jasper Mc- Levy as state chairman was ex- pected.
 Affiliation with the Social Demo- cratic Federation, National Socialist group. probably will be voted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
COP SENATORS
 DECLINE JOBS
Neither Bor a h, McNary Care to Serve on IVA In=
 vestigating Group

Washington, April 6-(UP)-Vice President John Nance Garner ex- perienced difficulty today in getting Republican senators to serve as in vestigators of a New Deal agency the Tennesse Valley Authority-m a campaign year.
 This paradoxical situation gave Garner much secret amusement, his friends reported. Eligible members for the 10 man joint Investigating committee narrowed to mere handful.
 Those under consideration were reported to be Sens. Ernest Gibson, R., Vt, Lynn Frazier, R., N. D., Wal lace White, R., Me, H. Styles Bridges, R., N. H., Henry Cabot Lodge, R., Mass, Warren Austin, R., Vt, and John G. Townsend, Jr., R., Del. Frazier said he preferred not to serve and Bridges appeared to be ruled out by Gamers own ideas of eligibility.
 Garner named his five appointees yesterday. From the Republicans he picked Senate minority leader Charles L. McNary, R., Ore, firm friend of the TVA-like Bonneville power development in it's own terri tory. and Sen. William E. Borah, R., Ida, From the Democrats he select ed Sens. Vic Donahey,, O., Fred H. Brown, N. H., and H. H. Schwartz, Wyo.
 Speaker William B. Bankhead named five House members: Reps. James M. Mead, D., N. Y; William J. Driver, D., Ark, R. Ewing Thom- as, D.. Tex, Thomas A. Jenkins, R., Ohio, and Charles A. Wolverton, R., N. J.
 Borah promptly declined. So did McNary but he agreed later to withhold his final refusal few days pending selection of two other Re- publican Senators.
 "The vice president must have meant it as a joke" said one mem- Der of the committee. He knew Borah wouldn't serve, or McNary either"
 Pending the replacement of the Republican members, no move was made to get the committee together. Provided with $5O,0OO, it is author ized to make complete inquiry into the New Deal power ''yardstick'' agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
WALSH PROPOSES
 BIG DIRICIBLE
Mass. Senator Claims It Would Be Start of Air
 Merchant Marine

Washington, April 6.-(UP)- Chairman David Walsh, D., Mass, of the senate naval affairs commit tee today recommended immediate government construction of a 3,000,- 900 cubic foot dirigible with the ulti- mate goal of creating merchant marine of the air. Such a ship would be about one-half as large as the ill-fated Akron which had 6,5OO,- 900 cubic foot capacity.
 Walsh made his recommendations in a published memorandum of air. ship study. They were in line with a provision in the $1,121, ,000, 900 naval expansion bill, now before his committee, authorizing $3,000, 1000 appropriation for experimental con- struction of a naval dirigible.
 America has special uses for air. ships because of it's geographical po- sition and airships successfully can be operated" Walsh said.
 We have helium, airShip plants, and experienced constructors, but our flight personnel has been handi- capped by 8 lack of continuity oi experience, and is now blocked en- tirely because they have no full sized ships to fly.
 In view of these facts, l reach the conclusion that as a first step the government should proceed inn mediately to the construction of 2 training ship of 3,000000 cubic fee, size or greater. capable of carrying airplanes and that every encourage ment, financial and otherwise should be given to private capita to proceed to the immediate con- struction of passenger airships which would be available for further training of naval personnel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
NEW PR|vATES, PROMOTIONS IN FIRE DEPT. DUE Long Awaited Changes Ex- pected at Board Meet-
 ing Today NEW DEPUTY CHIEF
 WILL BE APPOINTED Fire Captains, Four Lieu= tenants Also Expected
 to Be Named

Possibly a dozen appoint ments to the fire department and almost as many promo tions, including that of a captain to the long-vacant position of deputy chief, are to be made at the meeting of the board of fire commis- sioners at 4::3O o'clock today, The Democrat learned from a reliable source. The pro- motions are said to provide for a deputy chief. five captains and four lieutenants. The num- Der of appointments as privates is estimated at either II or l2, accord- ing to report.
 Changes Long Awarded
 These changes, 1ong-awaited, will be the start of considerable change in the personnel of the de- paytment and provide for the first appointments to the department un- der the administration of Mayor Frank Hayes. The number of appointments and promotions is estimated from the budgetary pro- vision for salaries which indicates that about $26,000 is available to provide for the increases in wage payments.
 The name of Captain Martin J. Champion is mentioned as a probable [. appointee to the post of deputy chief. One of three acting deputy chiefs at the present, Captain Cam pion was appointed 10 the perma- nent force Nov. 15, 1911. He was promoted to captain Feb. 16, 1921, and holds the title oi drill master as well.
 Names Not Available
 Names of appointees were not available before the meeting of the board today, by agreement of the commissioners. There are known to be scores of applicants seeking ap- pointment to the department but the budget provisions restrict the number of appointees as present.
 The office of deputy chief has been vacant since the time that the late Thomas J. Lynch was appoint ed chief. Three captains have serv- ed as acting deputies much of the time since then.
 Transfers Also Due
 A number of transfers are expect ed either at the meeting this after noon or shortly thereafter. Reports on these transfers will be made at the meeting, it is understood, and the orders may be issued imme- diately thereafter.
 Promotions will affect a number of veterans and many of the officers have had applications before the board for long time asking for increased rank.
 The salary of the deputy chief is listed as $3,50O, while captains of companies receive $2,5OO; lieuten- ants, $2,300.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
STATE EDUCATION SUPPORT ENDORSED

Hartford, Conn, April 6-UP)- President James L. McConaughy of Wesleyan University believed today a greater degree of state support and control of higher educational institutions was necessary through out the country.
 Speaking before a civic group, Dr. McConaughy said privately en- dowed colleges of liberal arts are losing out. Hundreds of liberal arts colleges without state support which are scattered over the middle west, the south and far west are strug- glng tor their existence.
 Many thoughtful people say that the state has definite obliga- tion to its children. In the past higher education has been a privi- lege. But the day of the country club experience in colleges is gone forever. The sincerity of attitude to- day is infinite"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
NLRB UPHOLDS
 UNION FACTS
Employers Re flu s ing to Sign Contract Violate
 Wagner Act
BY WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE limited Press Staff COrrespOndent)


 Washington, April 6.-CUP).-The National Labor Relations Board ruled today that an employers re- fusal to sign contract with a union, once an agreement has been reached as to terms, constituted violation of the Wagner act.
 Refusal to embody understand ings with union in a signed agree ment," the board ruled, "constltuteS refusal to bargain collectively un- der the national labor relations act.
 Holding that written agreement between employer and employe IS an "integral element" of collective bar gaining, the board ordered the h. land Steel company of Chicago, to bargain with the steel WorkerS or ganizing committee and, ii an agree ment was reached on wages, hours and other conditions of employment, to sign a contract with the union:
 The decision established a new and far-reaching precedent under the Wagner act and upheld the con- tentions of John L. Lewis Commit ice for Industrial Organization Ill the little steel' strike of last sum- mer.
 The ruling was confined to Inland Steel but was believed to be the forerllnner of similar decisions against other independent steel companies which refused to sign contracts with the CLOS steel union, The issue probably will be decided finally by the supreme court.
 Other independent steel com panies which refused to sign con- tracts with the CIO, include Repub- lie Steel corporation, Bethlehem Steel company. National Steel com pany, Youngstown Sheet & Tube company, and Weirton Steel com pany. They produce about 70 per cent of the national output.
 The boards decision emphasized that employers were not compelled to agree upon any particular terms with the union. but that they were required to accept all of the pro- cedure of collective bargaining, which, it was held, called for a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Blum Wins Close
 Victory On Finances
Program Approval Expected to Be Followed By Fall of Popular Front Cabinet-Gag Rule Applied
 to Debate Today
Building Inspector
BY RALPH HEINZEN limited Press Staff Correspondent)

Paris, April 6-(UP)-The drastic financial program of Premier Leon Blum's popular front cabinet was approved in the chamber of depu- ties by slim majority today after application of gag rule limiting debate.
 Debate was interrupted after speeches by Paul Reynaud and Pierre-Etienne Flandin in which they bitterly criticized the measure. The majority was slender and re- suited when the radical party per- mitted members to vote individual ly instead of as 8 bloc.
 Blum's majority was insufficient to raise the hope that the cabinet could survive debate in the Senate Friday. The cabinet generally was expected to fall, either If the Sen ate finance committee votes ad- versely tomorrow or at the conclu- sion of Fridays debate.
 Reynaud in closing the debate said the project was most danger ous. He said he prohibited hope of return of exported capital and "it will lead to integral imitation, break ing up the triparitite accord. What is needed are severe technical meas ures coupled with psychological shock
 The chamber vote on the bill was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Thomas Studio Takes Contest Photos Free
Most Popular Baby Contest of l93S Now Open to Every Child in Waterbury or Suburbs
 Under Years Old-$2O0 Prizes

Can your baby use $100? Then. it's up to you to see that your baby is entered AT ONCE in the MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST of 1888, just started by THE WATERBURY DEMOCRAT.
 Winners of the MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST will divide $200 in prizes, loving cups and other valu- able awards. And every baby enter ed ill the CONTEST will be present. ed a valuable gift! THE THOMAS STUDIO. official photographer of the CONTEST, Is ready now to make appointments for you to have baby's picture taken FREE! All you have to do is clip the coupon appearing in the an- nouncement in today's DEMOCRAT; then call the studio-3-1062-or call there personally-second floor ln the Brown Block-near the head ot the stairs up from the entrance at Al South Main Street-or the 20 East Main Street entrance-make the ap- pointment for the FREE PICTURE.
 Every Child Under Five
 EVERY CHILD IN WATERBURY AND SUBURBS WHO IS UNDER FIVE YEARS OLD IS ELIGIBLE.
 EVERY CHILD IN WATERBURY WILL HAVE AN EQUAL CHANGE TO SHARE IN THE MAJOR AWARDS $1OO and beautiful loving cup, first prize; $50 and an- other beautiful loving cup, second prize; $25 and a loving cup, third prize: 12 de luxe portraits of baby, fourth prize; five cash prizes of 50
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
City Officials, Leary Em- ployes A m g Those
 Summoned By PrObers
CITY CLERK BRINGS
 RECORDS OF BOARDS
Ralph DevinO's Presence Before Jury is Cause of
 Much Speculation

A variety of witnesses, rep resenting a variety of enter prises and loca, interests, was called before Waterbury's extraordinary grand jury this morning, as the jury followed a course more mysterious, and fully as secret as has been pursued since it's open- ing five weeks ago. New with nesses included Miss Eliza beth McGivney of 63 Nelson avenue, private secretary to ex-Con- troller Daniel J. Leary; Ralph De- vino, president of the Waterbury Mason Supply Company and the Mattatuck Oil Company; Clifford Farrell, of 1862 Hamilton avenue, operator of the Farrell Trucking Company at Brook street; Robert Liddell, of II Fremont street, cleo trical worker, whose office is at g Savings street; John P. Fitzmaurice, city clerk; and Patrick J. Carlin, building inspector.
 Dunn Recalled
 Martin J. Dunn, deputy controller under MT. Leary, was recalled again. Another witness, Joseph McMahon of Niagara street, chauffeur to MT Leary, was also called this morning.
 City Clerk Fitznaurice's stay at the jury room was short. But when he arrived i'll company with Detec- tive George L. Greer, he bore four huge ledgers, containing records of business transacted by the Board or Finance during the past eight years. Aides to MT. Alcorn will undoubtedly peruse these records thoroughly.
 Devino Appearance Mystery
 Ralph DeVinoS appearance before the jury is very mysterious pro- cedre, for which there is no defi- mite explanation. As an official of two business corporations he might have had some connection with city officials for sale or purchase of ma terialS. No records of such have ever been seen, however.
 About three years ago, Mir. Devino and Domenic MaStrianna of 110 Railroad Hill street were arrested by federal agents on charges of be- ing the operators of the most elab- orately equipped still ever found operating illegally in this city. Sub- sequently they were involved in liti- gation pertaining to this arrest, all of which occurred in the New Haven
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
SC0V|LL MFG. co. ANNOUNCES WAGE SLASHES FlOlOws Action of I wO Large Brass Companies
 In City
 REDUCTIONS BECOME
 EFFECTIVE APRIL 10 Brass Workers Union Ex= pected to Negotiate With
 Firm For Members

The Scovill Manufacturing Company today announced wage reductions, following similar action taken by the American Brass Company and the Chase Brass and Copper Company. The com pany announced a reduction of five cents an hour and then five per cent additional on all hourly and piece rates. In addition to five per cent bonus for night work will be eliln- mated. The cuts all become eff fective Sunday, April 10.
 John J. Driscoll, executive secre- tary of the Waterbury Brass Work CTS Union, said this afternoon he had no comment to make. It is believed that the union will seek to negotiate with the firm on behalf of its members employed in the plant before taking any other steps
 Company Statement
 Announcement of the pay cut was made by William M. Goss, vice. president. He said:
 "The continued depressed con- ditions affecting business make necessary the following:
 Effective Sunday, April 10th, Nn1o III ', rHiooo nf pay will be reduced 5 cents an hour and then by 5 per cent ad- ditional.
 Effective Sunday, April 10th, 1888, the 5 per cent premium for hourly and piece work. starting before 6 a. m. or continuing after 8 D. m., will be discontinued"
 Resulted in Strike
 The American Brass Co. an- nouncement of wage reductions last week resulted in a strike that ended only yesterday. Representatives ot the strikers are negotiating with the company management at the present time. relative to the wage cut.
 Reductions in pay have also been announced by the Chase Brass and Copper. Co.,, the other member of the city's Big Three" of industry. Employees at the Noera Mfg. Co.,, branch, have filed complaint with the state board of mediation and arbitration, claiming that the wage cut constitutes violation of a con- tract between the company and the Brass Workers union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
Back Home In Kaintuck You Don't Get Skun!

but it is a hell of lot of work.
 My girl says, Pa everybody out here is crooked and grafters.
 MT. Byram, guess al the folks out here arnt crooked. Sum are jest crazy. Three days back man stopped me on the street and told me I was a type, for the last three days I've been getting $25 day Tor walking and talking the movies but now they want to give me a contrack, but I got skun on con- track two time now, never agln'
 If get some more work, I'll send you money.
 "P. s. MT. Byram, l sure wish l was back in Kentucky where I don't get skun all the time"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

Los Angeles, April 6--(UP)-If they want Lemuel Hawkins to work for $25 a day in the movies they are going to have to give up the idea of getting his name on a contract.
 Twice he has been "skun," and he isn't taking any mor chances.
 But if the movie makers decide to let him work without a contract, the former Pike county, Kentucky resident will pay that $77 in back taxes.
 This was the way Hawkins ex- plained it today in a letter to County Tax Collector J. l.. Byram:
 "Some one in your cffice tells me my property is deed to the state. What in hell, MT. Byram? didn't make no deed to vor state. If l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06

was going to deed it to a state, l wood decd it to Kentucky.
 T swaped man out here for my farm back there, and he tells me my land out here was good land l cood get some good squirrel shoot- ing. My God MT. Byram' them warn't TO squirrels, them vas rats that jes pop in and out Of holes i'll the ground.
 "The land warn't no good, too just sand and brush, so l swaped 1t for this propity you say is deed to state. This man tells me l cood get living off of the palm trees by selling the dayts. Hell, MT. Byram, they warnt them kind of dayts, so I guess v'ru stuck agin. MT. Byram. I'd cut down them dam palm trees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-06
7 MEN KILLED,
 2 HURT IN FIRE

Chciago, April 6.-(UP)-Seven men were killed and two were in jured seriously early today when fire swept through the upper floors of a four-story frame hotel.
 One of the injured was expected to die.
 Attendants at the morgue re- ported that the victims had received cnly slight burns and that death had been caused by suffocation They believed the men died while asleep.
 The fire started on the third floor of the Central hotel, located be- tween two other small hotels.