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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-07-13

His doctors advise George Bernard Shaw, among other prohibitions, to refrain from answering the telephone That medicine should be easy to take especially when is usually morally certain that somebody is ringing the wrong number.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-07-13
ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL

Chuck Barrett was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital last evening for attention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-07-13
TO VISIT WORLEYS

While the North Sea is in port, Mrs. Math. Ridley of Sacramento, Cal, will visit with Mrs. J. F. Wor- ley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-07-13

New York's Gov. Lehman says he will be candi- date for the Senate If my party desires to be- Meaning that he will be candidate for the Senate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-07-13

In Michigan a keg of whisky exploded and blew a ten feet There's something to the saying about liquor with kick like that of army mule
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
NORTH IRELAND
 VOTING TODAY
Will Decide Whether It Will Join De Valera or
 Stay With England

Belfast, North Ireland, Jan. IA - UPD-Advocates of an all-Ireland state rallied today as an intensive election campaign opened in North Ireland'S six counties to decide Whe- ther Protestant Ulster would join with the Catholic south or remain an integral part of the United Kingdom.
 The election, precipitated by the announcement of President Ramon De Valera of Fire that the subject of partition would be discussed in his forthcoming talks with British government leaders, was intended by Prime Minister Lord Craigavon and the Ulster government to demon- strate Northern Ireland's rigid op- position to the all-Ireland proposal.
 Join Council
 At the same time reports reach ing Belfast said that De Valera may propose federation plan in att tempting to solve the partition prob lem by suggesting that the two Irish governments be linked by a joint council with members drawn from both parts of the island.
 While Lord Craigavon rallied his Unionist (pro-British suppcrters) followers, the Nationalists, or all- Ireland advocates, urged united ac- tion lin the face of grave, immi- nent crisis" and assured De Valera that northern NationaliSts will be most anxious to cooperate with our
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
GRANGE OPPOSES
 WAGES, HOURS ACT

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 14-(UP)- Resolutions opposing the wages and hours bill and the regulatory farm measure. now before congress, were adopted as the Connecticut State Grange closed its 53d annual con- vention last night.
 The wages and hours bill was de- clared injurious to the farmer in that it would raise the price of com modities without increasing pur- chasing power. Regarding the farm bill, the resolution declared it would place in the hands of the sec- retary of agriculture the power to regiment all farmers"
 Other resolutions condemned the trade agreements act as harmful to dairy farmers; exemption of state, minicipal and federal incomes from taxation and the importation of duty free foreign starches.
 The Grange approved state re- gional market and campaign to eradicate Bangs disese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.

O4 NGOhNE 1N. N4ONNA0S JRs United Press Staff Correspondent
 New London, Conn, Jan. 14.- CUP)-State's Attorney Arthur M. Brown, Norwich, today termed as absolutely false" reports he was aligned with "Old Guard" forces in supporting Rep. George H. Hoxie, 2d, Lebanon, in his fight with Col. w.. Ellery Allyn, Waterford, for Repub- lican state central committeeman, from the 20th or "shoestring" dis trict.
 My interest in this contest" said Brown, "goes no farther than the county. I am not concerned with any internal strife that may be taking place within the state central committee. I haven't talked with Major Buckley with respect to this matter.
 He had joined Major John Buck ley, Holland county leader, in a fight for control of the party. He said he had taken no part in the maneuvering prior to the election of Benjamin E. Harwood of Chester to head the state central commit tee and had participated in no moves to dethrone him since he was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
P. ). CARL!N IS
 REApP0|NTED
Made Building Inspector Again-Office of As-
 sistance Abolished

disappointment of Building In- spector Patrick J. Carlin for per- iod of two years and the abolition of the office of assistant building in- spector was announced by Mayor Frank Hayes today. This latter change in the matter Of the city building departments personnel was attributed to the falling of of build ing in Waterbury and was seen to represent part of the mayors plan to make changes in several city de- partments as of his current term.
 Veteran Out of Office
 By the abolition of the office of assistant building inspector, James A. Clifford, veteran of IA years serv- ice, is out of office. His salary of 5000 a year will be turned back into the city treasury, as indicated would be the case when the budget provisions called for certain salaries which the mayor remarked might be eliminated.
 Building Inspector Carlin has been head of his department for IA years. He has been commended by all city officials for his service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
THOMAS ). SHEA WILL RESIGN AS LABOR LEADER Quits Presidency of Conn.
 Federation of Labor on Saturday
 HAS BEEN NAMED
 AS COMMISSIONER There Are Seven Vice.
 Presidents in Line for Vacancy in Chair

Middletown, Conn, Janu- ary IA. - (UP) - Thomas J. Shea, president of the Con- necticut Federation of Labor, will resign at a meeting of the Federation's executive board at Bridgeport Satur- day, it was learned today. Shea's recent appointment as an unemployment com pensation commissioner for the second congressional dis trict led to the decision to relinquish his labor leadership. The executive board will select his suc- cessor from among the seven vice. presidents. Another vice-president will be chosen to succeed whoever is elevated to the presidency.
 Shea, first was elected in 1885 at the Danbury convention succeed ing Nicholas Dang, New London, a leader in the state labor party movement.
 Present Position
 He formerly was a vice president of the federation and now is preSi- dent of the Motion Picture Opera tors and Stage Employes' associa- ton of Connecticut. He also is bus mess agent of the local union of the association and formerly served as agent for the combined union of Middletown and Meriden workers.
 A member Of the Democratic town committee, he was elected in 1886 as representative to the general assembly from Middletown. He is outspoken in favor of strong labor program, most of which was realized at the last legislative session.
 His present state appointment is for two years, at an annual salary of $5,0O0.
 The seven vice presidents, one cf whom will be selected to head the federation, are James J. Clerkin, New Britain; John J. Miller, Hart ford; Perley Hovey, Greenwich: Harold Feinmark, New Haven; Thomas Hanley. Stamford; Walter Kohler, Danbury, and Eugene Kent, New London.
 The vice presidential replace ment will be made by the executive board from among the delegates to the 1887 convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
FURTHER PROBE
 OF MERRITT ROAD

Hartford, Conn, Jan. IA - CU. Ex-Governor Cross announced to- day there would be a further in- vestigation" of the State Highway Department as result of the revela- tions contained in the 100-page re- port of Public Works Director Ro- bert A. Hurley. The investigation, he said, would deal with recommends tions for reorganization of the de- partment which, Hurley advised, should contain a 10-year planning program. "I'm not sure at all that his (Hurley's) setup is the one we ought to adopt" the governor said There will be a further investiga- tion of the Hurley report as re- gards the highway department"
 Regarding the grand jury investi- gation of the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield County, the governor de- clared "the grand jury is there for business, and whatever 1t costs will be paid for"
 The governor said he was uncer- tain whether the jury would take up Hurley's report, which caustically criticized highway department op- erations, administration and con- struction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
ArthurM. Brolvn Is Denying Reports About GOPMeetir1g

elected.
 T made my stand clear to Chair man Harwood," he said, land I told him at the time that my support of Rep. Hoxie in the district con- test was actuated by nothing ex- cept my opposition to Allyn. | also told him published reports that my name was being menl Nned for chairman of the state cen al com- mittee in the fall were ridiculous and that I wouldn't take the job if it was handed to me on a gold platter"
 Asked if he planned to attend as proxy the meeting called by Chairman Harwood at Montville on Tuesday for the selection of state central committeeman from the 20tt district, Brown said:
 T cannot attend the meeting. The criminal session of the superior court is occupying my time now. have 8 case before the jury Tues day"
 "The situation remains as 1t ha. for several weeks" Brown said Both sides are claiming victory It's close race, guess. Tuesday we'll see what we sec"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
JAPAN STRONG IN
 PORT OF DAYAO

Manila, Jan. (UP)-American High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt is flying to Mindanao Island to- morrow to investigate Japanese land holdings at the important port of Davao, it was asserted today in usually reliable queSters.
 It was reported that the United States government had asked Mo Mutt to investigate, and that he would report to President Roose- welt. McNutt is due to leave for Washington on Pan-American Airways Clipper Jan. 29
 McNutt cQnfered tonight with President Manuel Queszon and it was believed he discussed the Davao situation as well as general Philip pine problems.
 Some persons see miniature aJpanese empire developing at Da- vao, principal port of entry on the second largest island of the Philip pine group. It is estimated that Davao-about half of all the JapS there are about 15,000 Japanese at on the islands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
Dizzy Dean Gets
 An AwfuL Slash

St. Louis, Jan. 14.-UP)- The St. Louis Cardinals today offered Dizzy Dean, right handed pitching ace, a 1888 contract calling for $10,O00- less than half the salary paid him last season when he won 13 and lost 10 games for his worst season in the naior leagues.
 Disclosure of contract terms was made by Branch Hickey, vice president of the Red Birds. At the same time Mrs. Dean announced in Florida that the contract would not be signed.
 I'm sorry, but we did not send Mrs. Dean 8 contract" Hickey commented. 'Tf Dizzy says he will not sign that's an- other story but we expect him to come to terms"
 Dean is said to have received S25, 800 for the 1897 season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
Woman Fired From, Football Gan1eIs Seeing Red'hdeed

two of whom were women, but some are redder.
 "This is russet red" she said, holding up her hands.
 "It's not quite as bright as the shade wore that day at the game. But the shade wasn't nearly as bad as he said it was. He called it Slaughterhouse It was really robin. '
 Addicott was hanked by IS Poly technic teachers and students as well as two attorneys. They will have a chance to tell the jury that Mrs. Moore committed an indiscre- ton like arousing a wild bull with her robin red hands.
 Mrs. Moore's attorney, Jerome Schiller, said the damages were asked not for the cause but the manner of Mrs. Moore's election. He said that his client was assaulted mauled, ill-treated and wounded and that as result she suffered great bodily harm"
 Of the record, Addicott said that Mrs. Moore was elected "good-na- turedly," that she was in the root ing section where she did not belong and where, certainly, robin red had no place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
Hayes Regime Replies To Ouerdraf Charge
There Is S1,lO6,S93.2O Due City From Taxes-Re- publican Advisers of Controller Neglected to
 Tell Him Year Audit Was Not Reached

The administration today made reply to the allegations of Controller Sherwood l.. Rowland regarding "overdrafts" charged in city accounts in the columns of the Republican and the American. Meeting figures with figures, it was offered that the alleged deficit" which the controller foresees before the completion of the end of the year audit, is cov- cred" by exactly 1,106, ,893.20 due the city.
 Deficit Another Blunder
 '"This amount due the city is something more than three times the publicized $3o0,OO0 which the controller of1ers to the Republican newspapers as a potential deficit 1T city accounts over period of eight years" an official spokesman de. clared. ..The total is for iincolfectee taxes due and against which tht proper boards have approved the so- called deficits which Controller Rowland currently is making basis for criticism of past affairs of the city,.
 Some Actually Due
 Additionally, the administration official remarked that approximately $100,000 of the $3OO,0O0 utilized by the controllers publicity staff, is &C., tually money due by approved bond issues which have not been sold Both Commissioners Harley w Tripp and Major W. Judge, the Re- publican board fo finance members more latterly joining the Republi- can attack on city affairs, subscrib-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
Amateur Actors Steal Broad1uay From Stars
Real Excitement Today-Garment Workers Union Supplies Cast of Characters
By HARRY FERGUSON

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, Jan. 14-CUP)-The odds are 10000 to one against anna teur actors bringing hit to Broad way, but today hoarse young man with a muffler around his neck stood in box office on 39th street telling a long line of impatient people Standing room only, no seats avail able till February"
 The International Ladies Gar ment Workers union presents the smash hit of the 1937-38 theatrical season-"Pins and Needles.
 Not One Professional
 With not professional actor in the cast. With not much scenery either, and with no footlights at all. Presents it on stage so small that it seems crowded when 35 persons are on it. Presents musical revue without even having an orchestra unless you count the two pianos nj the pit. This week Pins and Needles" will gross $5,000 in a the ater that seats only ATS, and the ad- vance sale is so heavy that they don't even bother to advertise in the papers. How come? That's what Ed Wynn, Lunt and Fontanne, George M. Conan, Gertrude Lawrence Fredric March and all the other seasoned actors whose names are up in Broadway lights this season would like to know.
 Started Year Ago
 The Garment Workers union
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
By JOHN U. TERRELL
United Press Staff Correspondent

NOAsCu fCSS O|"n OVAACSPVucMV
 San Francisco, Jan. 14-CUP)- Her finger nails were nice pastel shade called Robin Red,"-just the thing for sports wear-Mrs. Alta Moore, g, told the jury. But she was elected from a football game because that was the color of the rival team.
 Mrs. Moore is suing James E. Ad- dicott, principal of Polytechnic High school, for $l0,00O damages.
 Addicott has a discriminating taste for reds, but the word he used to describe Mrs. Moore's pastel, she said, was "slaughterhouse".
 Mrs. Moore had seat in the Polytechnic students cheering sec tion. Addicott was there, and all of them were seeing red on the football jerseys of the rival Lowell high school team. Then Mrs. Moore spread out her f1ngernails. It was last Nov. 6. Lowell's colors are red (robin shade) and white, and Low ell was leading
 Practically all nail polishes are red, Mrs. Moore told the 12 jurors,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
JACK KIRKLAND
 STRIKES CRITICS
Play Writer InCensed Over Roasting of His Latest
 Stage Story

f New York, Jan. 14.-UP)-Jack Kirkland, author of the phenomenal stage success Tobacco Road" was so irked by the critical roasting of his new play "Tortilla Flat" that he punched Richard Watts, drama cri- tic of the New York Herald Tribune it became known today.
 The punch was delivered last night in the Artists and Writers resaurant near the Herald Tribune office, a most unfortunate locale for the playwright because it is ire quented by many of Watts best friends.
 Kirkland is Stocked
 Jack Beeck, proprietor of the restaurant, promptly socked Kirk land in the jaw and added a few more wallops as the playwright reeled backwards to the door. There Ralph Hewitt, former Columbia All-American football player, tried to stop the fight when he learned Watts had been hit he swung at Kirkland himself.
 Hewitt missed and Arthur Kuhn foreman ofl the Herald Tribune composing room, stepped in. He demanded to know why the play wright had punched Watts? Then Kirkland muttered something un- complimentary, Kuhn smashed him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
DEFIES ROCKET,
 SHOT TO PIECES

New York, Jan. 14-CUP)-For five years, Isadore Frank def1ed New Works richest and most vicious racket-the $4,000, ,000-a-year poul- try ring. Today, his bullet-torn body was in the morgue.
 The 51-year old storekeeper was shot twice in the back last night as he fled up the steps of his Brook lyn home, where his wife and three children were waiting for him.
 Police sought two gunmen, who made no attempt to rob Frank of $579 which he carried in a paper bag. That fact, and the record of the storekeeper's defiance of the price-fixing and shakedown racket, convinced police that he had been put "on the spot"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
BROADCASTS AT
 VATICAN GUARDED

Vatican City, Jan. 14.-(UP)-A radio transmitter perfected by the late Guglielmo Marconi before his death eliminates foreign interfer- ence with broadcaSts from the Vati- can, the Catholic news agency La Corrispondenza reported today.
 The system is used chiefly dur ing broadcastS of speeches by Pope Plus, the agency said. It alleged that Russia had interfered syste- natically with Vatican nroadcasts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
MYSTERY MAN AS
 SLAYER SOUGHT

Elmont, N. Y, Jan. 1E(UP0 - A mystery man." who reportedly had engaged in g feud with the Waite family, was sought by police today for questioning in connection with the staying of Mrs. Linda Waite, 59-year- old widow, and Jean Schuellain, 19, her neighbor and friend.
 Inspector Harold R. King of the Nassau County police, declared that he was much interested" in find ing the man, who was said to have quarreled with Mrs. Waite and her son, George, 25, several months ago.
 It was reported that detectives had been sent to New Jersey to search, but King refused to discuss that phase of the investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
LOST CARAVAN
 HAS BEEN FOUND

Somerset, Pa., Jan. 14-CUP)--The Northwest Territory caravan, unre- ported since leaving Shippensburg Pa, several days ago, today was re- po1v ved "safe" at Everett, Bedford county mountain town on the Lin coin highway.
 The caravan, en rouet to Marietta O., to take part i nthe Northwest territory celebration there, was de- layed in the McConnellsburg noun tains late Tuesday and Wednesday by heavy snow, but no mishaps were reported, the McConnellsburg tele- phone operator said.
 The covered wagon group is fol- lowing in the trail of the original expedition that marched from Mas sachusettS to Marietta 150 years ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
CHINESE 'BOSS'
 SHAKES UP ARMY
Many Leaders Dropped for Failure; Death De-
 fenSe Must GO On
By EDWARD w. BEATTIE

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Shanghai, Jan. 14H(UP)-Gener- allSSimo Chiang Kai-Shek, stalking everything in defense of rich Shantung province, has ordered drastic shakeup in the military com- mand of his North China armies, re- liable reports said today.
 At least three Chinese military and political leaders in North China were removed after the generalis- Simo flew to the front and person. ally surveyed the menacing Situa- tlon. They were replaced by men. whom Chiang believed would fight to the last ditch against Japanese armies slowly squeezing the province from two directions.
 At the same time the Chinese army organ, Sac Tang Pao pre- dicted that major changes would take place as result of the gener- alissimo's personal intervention.
 Christian Gen. Going
 Chinese reports said that the gen. eralissimo had ordered the removal of Gen. Feng YuHsiang, the former S1n 1SIldu general ana a member of the central governments war council, charging that he was in- competent.
 Recalled with him was Gen. Yen Hsi-Shan, pacif1cation commissioner of Shansi and Suiyuan provinces.
 According to the advices, they are to be succeeded by Gen. Cheng Chien, chief of the general staff, and Gen. Gnu Teh, Red Napoleon" commander of the eighth route (communiSt) army.
 Today's removals followed quickly the recall of Gen. Han Fu-Chu, mill itary governor of Shantung prov ince, who was placed under arrest and returned to Hankow, one of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
REARMAMENT TO
 END DEPRESSION

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. IA - (U PO-James Harvey Rogers, Yale University Sterling professor of Po- litical economy, belleved today the new deals rearmament program would end the business recession within six months.
 "One of the chief influences bring ing on the depression" Rogers said twas the sudden decrease in gov ernment spending.
 "This threw an unexpected bur- den upon business, unfortunately business did not respond in the ex- pected manner, partly because the capital market has failed to oper- ate effectively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
FRENCH CRISIS
 FACES LEBRUN
Chantemps Cabinet Re- signs After Strenuous
 Reign of l9 Months
BY RALPH HEINZEN


 United Press Staff Correspondent Paris, Jan 14-UP)--President AL bert Lebrun sought an all star cab inet today to restore confidence in the nations finance and its social structure. The left wing popular front which had ruled for troub- lous 19 months had been shattered apparently beyond immediate re- pair. Lebrun had been called from his bed at 4:30 a. m. to receive the resignation of the cabinet of Ca- mile Chautemps. It was regarded as an urgent national necessity to form, by night if possible but cer- tainly by tomorrow, 8 new govern ment.
 Crisis Serious
 Sensing the seriousness of the crisis, the government through the bank of France asked banks not to deal in foreign exchange pending formation of a new ministry. The stock exchange opened normally but the money market was closed.
 Lebrun was up by seven. He con- suited first with treasury experts, then with Jules Jeanneney, pres ident If the Senate; then with Edouard Herriot, president of the chamber O. deputies.
 Then Chautemps, the outgoing premier, was called to the Pres ident's palace, to answer whether the radical Socialist party, conserv- ative wing of the broken popular front, could form alone a cabinet that would advance a program sus- ceptible of support by left wing and centrist parties. Chamber President Herriot. a radical Socialist leader, was called back to talk to the pres ident and Chautemps.
 Lebrun invited Chautemps to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-14
Cries Persecution" When He Is Charged With Any
 Kind of 0ffense STILL ATTEMPTS TO
 "PERSECUTE" OTHERS Statements Concerning Flare Headed Charges of COP to Quash Them

While Controller Sherwood L. Rowland and his publicity staff from the Republican newspapers today prepared further publication of city disbursement items during the eight years of the pres ent administration, Mayor Frank Hayes was considering the statement of the con- troller concerning his alleged attempt to enter the corpor- ation counSel's office. The mayor was interviewing witnesses and preparing a statement of his own in regards to the matter.
 "The fact that the controller in his statement remarks, What I told them is beside the point, would in- dicate that MT. Rowland is inclined to treat the matter lightly" an official spokesman told The Demo- crat. (Mr. Rowland in the state ment he issued to the American, and which was reprinted by the Re- publican, is at variance with the