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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-07

The pension leader whose criminal
record Is revealed is VILLAS Allen,
chairman Of the organization. who
ives convicted Of swindling the pub
10 Through promotion Of fake
hair testofer, Allen himself would
not reveal 70 Walter Davenport, who
investigated the present scheme for
Golfers, the extent Of his collec-
tions, but one Of his associates esti-
mated the income at $4,000 day,
which Davenport regards as con-
sentative.
Two hundred thousand Californi-
ans are reported to have Joined the
movement, which Is sponsoring a
constitutional amendment to effect
the payment by the state Of $50 a
week In scrip to ell unemployed cit
isens over fifty, and the member
ship Is increasing at the rate OF
1000 q day. Dues are q cent q day,
payable at the rate Of 80 cents each
month in ADVANCE. In addition,
Davenport stktes,"'Allen has sold
100000 copies Of the movements
bible, Ham and Eggs for Califor-
MANS" at Is cents each, and $4,000
tiny Liberty Bells, insignia Of the
organization, at the same price.
In an effort TO forestall any pos
sibility that the pension amend
meht, II adopted, might be termed
unconstitutional, the promoters
have inserted in 1t q clause stating
that tho injunction or writ Of man
date or other legal or equitable pro-
cess shall ever issue to interfere
with the administration Of this
article or 10 prevent or enjoin' any
provision Of this article going into
effect They then added q clause
stating that II any section, sub
section, sentence, clause or phrase
OF this constitution Of the state Of
California Is In conflict with any
Of the provisions OF this article,
such section, subsection, sentence,
clause or phrase Is to the extent Of
such conflict hereby repealed"
In case this were not enough, the
promoters of the plan concluded the
proposed amendment with the state
Inent that sin the event that any
decision or order Of any court shall
hold invalid or unconstitutional any
provision, section, subsection, sem
tence, clause or phrase Of this
article, OF the application thereof to
any person or circumstances, such
decision or order shall not affect
the validity of the remaining por-
tious Of this article"
Davenport states that thousands
q persons who are not themselves
eligible for the pension but who
have dependents who are, plan to
vvAe for the amendment on the
theory that ut may be q racket and
maybe II won't work for more than
q couple Of weeks, but that win be
sixty dollars more than I ever got
before for one vote"
He estimates that II amendment
Is adopted 100000 persons will sign
iip for $50 every Thursday, which
In one year would result In the is
suance Of s7so,o00.0oo In scrip.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-07
Full Weather Report

C0nSaeeticut-Fair with light to
heavy frost tonight. Saturday fnis,
slowly rising temperature.
Boston, Oct. 7--(UP)-WeathaF
forecast:
Rhode Island and Maine-Fair to-
night. Saturday fair with rising
heavy frost in interior OF north pQr-
ton tonight Saturday fair with
rising tenipArature
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-07
$2,4OO a Day For
California Pension
Investigation By Golfers Reveals Huge
Take Daily By Former Defrauder
Especial to The waterbury Democrat)

New York, October n - Promoters Of the California
Pension Plan 'Thrty Dollars Every Thursday" one
Of whom convicted in 1884 In federal court of using
the mails to defraud, collecting $2400 day in small
contributions from old people who hope benefit from the
propcsed system according to Investigation by Golfers
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-07
ELIZABETH KIRK
CHURCH SPEAKER
Evening Department to
Hear Description of So.
American Trip

The Evening department Of the
Second Congregational church win
meet next Tuesday evening at 8
O'Clock IN the work room to hear
an address by Miss Elizabeth Kirk
who will describe her recent trip
TO South America.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-07

Johanna Holman, former hair
dresser on the transatlantic liner
Europa, being held by U. S.
authorities as an alleged member
Of German spy ring, was "con1-
pletely exOnerated," declared her
lawyer, George C. Dix, above,
upon the case, in Berlin. He said
DR.. Ignatx 7. Griebel, spy suspect
who fed to Germany following his
indictment in this country, cleared
her in testimony before . COM
mission ut the u. s. Consulate in
Berlin,
The Washington times., 1938-03-22

BrOadclOths in solid
cOlOFs and eOmbina-
tiOns. "Ollver Twist"
or belted styles. Sizes
1 to 8 and 3 to 6.
Basement chiIdren's)
Montana labor news., 1938-07-14
Definitions

Section g.. AS used in this act
(a) Persons means an individual,
partnership, association, corporation,
business trust, legal representative
or any organized group of persons.
(b) Commerce means trade,
commerce, transportation, transmits
sion, or communication among the
several states or from any state to
any place outside thereof.
(c) State" means any state of the
United States or the District of Co.
lumbia or any territory or possession
of the United States.
(d) Employer" includes any per-
son acting directly or indirectly in
the interest of an employer in rela-
ton to an employee but shall not in
clude the United States or any state
or political subdivision of a state, or
any labor organization (other than
when acting as an employer), or any
one acting in the capacity of officer
or agent of such labor organization.
(e) Employee" includes any indi-
vidual employed by an employer.
COverage as to Agriculture
(f) Agriculture includes farming
in all its branches and among other
things includes the cultivation and
tillage of the soil, dairying, the pro-
Continued on Page g.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-14
CALIFORNIA MINERS ARE
CONVICTED IN RIOT CASE

NEVADA CITY, Cal.-(FP)-Five
CLIO miners have been found guilty
of rioting in consequence of the
Murchie mine disturbance last Jan
uary. The jury was out an hour
and a half. The men, c. E. Circle,
Ray Station, James Vassion, Henry
Yuen, and Pete Zderich, have asked
for probation. Judge Raglan futile
set sentence for June 8.
One miner is still in the hospital
from injuries received by all the
defendants when deputies and vigi-
lantes attacked them.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-14
Here Is The New WAGES
and Hours Law

Following is the complete text of
the new law passed by the last Con-
gress providing for establishment of
minimum wages and maximum
hours in industry.
THAT THIS ACT MAY BE CITED
AS THE FAIR LABOR STAND
ARDS ACT OF 1882
Finding and Declaration of Policy
Section 2 (a). The Congress hereby
finds that the existence, in industries
engaged in commerce or in the pro-
duction of goods for commerce, of
labor conditions detrimental to the
maintenance of the minimum stand
ard of living necessary for health,
efficiency and general well-being of
workers % causes commerce and
the channels and instrumentalities
of commerce to be used to spread
and perpetuate such labor conditions
among the workers of the several
states; (2) burdens commerce and
the free flow of goods in commerce;
90 constitutes an unfair method of
competition in commerce; az leads
to labor disputes burdening and OBJ
structing commerce and the free
flow of goods in commerce; and (5)
interferes with the orderly and fair
marketing of goods in commerce.
(b) 1t is hereby declared to be the
policy of this act, through the exer-
else by Congress of its power to
regulate commerce among the sew
eral states, to correct and as rapidly
as practicable to eliminate the con-
ditions above referred to in such in
dustries without substantially cur
failing employment of earning pow
or
The Washington times., 1938-11-05

Nicholas Dreystadt ticular signifi-
canoe in the fact that these sub
stantial improvements were forth
coming during the first calendar
year of activity by the AutomotlVe
Safety Foundation.
Therefore, at the outset OF a
new model year, it must be con-
siderable satisfaction to the foun-
dation's sponsors that cities and
States generally report a sharp
reduction in both highway IA
talities and injury victims.
SAFETY PROGRESS
We can confidently expect an
additional decline. Not only will
the country continue to reap the
benefits of the foundations eff
forts, but the 1889 cars register
definite progress toward safer mo-
toring.
Citing the new Cadillacs and La
Salles-because am most familiar
with our own developments-there
have been many. safety advances.
First, we have improved vision.
WindShields are wider and higher
and this enlargement of glass
area has been extended to all
sides of the body. At the same
time body pillars are narrower
and less of an obstruction. The
radiator lines are lower, increas-
ing forward visibility.
Bodies are lower and sturdier.
The center of weight has been
lowered to give the cars greater
stability on the highways.
EASIER CONTROL
We have introduced for 1889
the "Controlled Action Ride" a
feature that will apparently in
crease safety.
Controls are more convenient,
reducing the possibility of time
losing movements during emer-
gencies. Interior hardware has
been redesigned for minimum pro
trudance. Instrument knobs have
been recessed beneath the dash.
Steering has been improved.
We automobile manufacturers
know, however, that our progress
in safe design means most when
correlated with results such as
contributed by the Automotive
Safety Foundation. Whether the
safety advantages of the "Turret
Top" all-steel bodies, the non
shatter glass, the four-wheel
The Washington times., 1938-11-05
Packard Super 8 Lighter
And Shorter Than '38 Car

-Four complete lines Of cars are
displayed by Packard at the auto
show. One line is completely new
and gives Packard q new price
class.
There is the Six, the One Twenty,
also known as the Packard Eight;
the Super Eight and the Twelve.
SUPER 8 NEW
The Super Eight is a completely
new car. It replaces the larger
and heavier Super Eight Of 1888.
1t has the same fine car luxury
and big-car comfort of its prede-
ceSsor, but is shorter and consid-
erably lighter. Equipped with the
big straight-eight motor used in
the Super Eight line Of 1888, i'm
proved in many respects, engi-
neerS say it should have even
longer life.
A new lower price range is ex-
pected to result in a greatly broad
ened market.
Mechanical improvements on
all four lines of cars are exten-
sive, and there also are many
refinements in body details and
fittings, both from the standpoint
Of comfort and appearance. The
Six, One Twenty and Super Eight
are fitted with a new system for
shifting gears. Changes from one
speed to another are made with O
mall lever conveniently located on
The Washington times., 1938-11-05

'the steering column just under the
steering wheel.
Trsnsmissions Of both the Six
and One Twenty have been en-
larged and improved. Gears are
Of larger size and additional anti
friction bearings are provided. All
three forward gears are in con-
slant mesh in this new transmits
sion.
"EconoDrive" is the name Pack
ard has given to a new fourth
speed, or overdrive. It Is automati.
cally actuated by simply deprea~-
ing and releasing the accelerator
pedal. Econo-Drive is available at
low extra cost on the Six, One
Twenty and Super Eight.
Packard this year introduOss .
fifth shock abSorber, something
new to motor cars, on the Six, One
Twenty and Super Eight.
SUPER BRAKES
Among the list of other mechan-
ical improvements are new carbu-
retorS on the Six and One Twenty,
improved automatic choke, float
ing type engine oil screen, i'm
proved timing gear chain.
Hydraulic brakes have been i'm
proved with dirt and moisture re-
sistant Innings, improved rear
spring suspension and shock alb
sorbers, permanently fabricated
and self adjusting water pump.
The Washington times., 1938-11-05
Sudden Brakes

The practice of applying the
motor cars brakes suddenly is
likely to prove dangerous and
costly. Consistent lover use" Of
the brakes is a bad driving habit,
experts say, which not only brings
excessive wear but likewise is con-
ducive to miShapS.
The Washington times., 1938-11-05

ment is in pairs. There are dual
windshield wipers, twin electric
air horns, two sun viSors and dual
combination rear-and-stop lights.
The spare wheel is carried upright
against the front panel Of the
luggage compartment.
The Washington times., 1938-11-05

a v e r a ging 81
per cent during
each of the past
ten consecutive
months, as com
pared with the
same months of
t h e previous
year. 1t is i'm
portant to note
that these ad-
vanceS W er e
made in the
f &C e of in
Ecr e a S e d car
mileage.
There is par.
The Washington times., 1938-11-05
Designs for 1899 Autos

'achieve their purpose depends
solely upon the driver. This is
where the Automotive Safety
Foundation fits into the picture.
One of it's primary aims is public
education.
The Washington times., 1938-11-05

TAKE A LOOK! New hsadlamps mounted in
front tenders for safer night driving! Thirteen
inches wider apart and closer to the road, they
more clearly define the limits of the car for
the oncoming motorist-afford greater visibility,
especially in rain, fog and snowI
The Washington times., 1938-11-05

der such favor
able circu m
stances as those
pr e vailing a t
present.
Ec on o miStS
generally are of
the opinion that
1889 will see
marked recov-
cry in all lines
of business. The
extent of that
re c very and
the spe e d Of
the upswing ap-
pears to be less
definite in the
The Washington times., 1938-11-05
MODERN STYLING

The Mercury 8 is a big car. 1t
measures more than 16 feet from
bumper to bumper. Its wheelbase
is 116 inches. 1t is a powerful car,
able to crawl smoothly or acceler-
ate quickly in traffic, and with
high road speed when desired. It's
V-type eight-cylinder engine de-
velops 95 horsepower. 1t is also
an easy car to handle. Hydraulic
brakes enable the driver to slow
down or stop quickly with light
pedal pressure.
In its modern streamlined styl-
ing the Mercury 8 bears a family
The Washington times., 1938-11-05
VOW ON p'sPdMi! p'PdEi
""I "'".:7AKE A1ook!

PROUDLY Dodge presents the new Luxury
I Liner 1.-The greatest car ever to bear the famous
Dodge namel Sparkling in its new beauty of
form and line, this new Dodge marks an out
standing achievement in motorcar hstoryl AS
Dodge's Silver Anniversary Creation, this bril-
liantly conceived new car is milestone in
automotive progress...a triumphant climax to
25-year record of fine car building.
It's really a new kind of Dodge-new in
design, new in beauty and new in styling! And
under its flashing exterior are more new engineer
ing ideas than you've ever seen in any new
Dodge model! Don't wait! Take look-thats
all Dodge asks!
The Washington times., 1938-11-05

lame LUOk! New easier way to shift gears-with a
perfected handy control the steering wheel! You
shift in the standard "H" pattern nothing new
to learn! Not attachment" but a sturdy reliable,
integral unit of the extra cost! Front
floor is clear and un~bstructedl
The Washington times., 1938-11-05
RECOVERY SEEN
IN ALL LINES OF.
AUTO INDUSTRY.
Bucks Chief Views
Bright Outlook
BY HARLOW w. CURTICE
President, Buick Division,
General Motors Corporation

It has been a good many years
since the automobile industry
launched a new model season un-
The Washington times., 1938-11-05

resemblance to the Lincoln
Zephyr, acknowledged style leader
of the motor world. Despite this
resemblance the new car has a
distinct styling of its own, both
in flowing body contours and In
interior appointments.
All bodies are extra wide, seat
ing three persons comfortably in
both front and rear seats.
QUIET INTERIOR
A notable characteristic of the
Mercury 8 is the quietneSS of the
interiors. Interior styling and
choice of appointments are as dis
tinctive as the exterior beauty of
the car.
Much of the new cars equip
The Washington times., 1938-11-05
BY NICHOLAS DREYSTADT
General Manager, Cadillac
LaSaIle

1t is more than a happy coin.
cidence, I believe. that traffic ia
talitieS have shown decreases
The Washington times., 1938-11-05
NEW MERCURY
HAS DISTINCT.
STYLING OF own.
Ford-BuiIt Car Has v
Type "8" Engine

The newest car in motordom-
the Mercury 8-will be shown to-
day by the Ford Motor Company
as its representative in the lower
medium price field. It fills a
place in the Ford.Lincoln line be-
tween the deluxe Ford V-8 and
the Lincoln-Zephyr.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-23
Bv HENRY McLEMORE

GROSSINGER LAKE, N. Y, May
%. CUP)-There is young bride
groom here deep in the CatskillS
who thinks that on Friday morning
of this week he still will be able
TO rout himself out of bed and smile
without benefit of plastic surgery.
The young man is Barnet Rasof-
sky, pronounced Barney Ross.
Everyone has told Barnet that in
Madison Square Garden Bowl
Thursday night he meets killer.
Not only killer. but an assassin,
a butcher, a. pyromaniac, a trunk
slayer, a snake in the grass and a
five-alarm fire with a freshening
breeze.
Everyone who cares for Barney
quivers in his Oheir) boots; except
one-Barney.
He thinks Henry Armstrong is a
kick in the pants because Henry's
weapons are fists, encased in leather
His movements are governed by law
his viciOusness is curbed by regula-
tions. Henry can do to Barney
what the statutes permit him to do.
He is like an actor, bound by his
cues. He cannot, so to speak, ad
lib mayhem.
Barney was bred in a district
where the cops Travelled in pairs,
for protection. He spent his boy
hood in Chicago's Ghetto, a neigh
borhood that spawned trigger men,
hop-heads, hoodlums, yeggs, con
men. / didn't spend it with him.
But I'm not guessing how he spent
it, for I sat with Barney yesterday
afternoon he told me the things I
tell you now.
Listen, don't think I'm fighting
mugg," he said II don't think l
oughta be two to one. Armstrong
can hit. Armstrong can box, or
he wouldn't be fighting me for the
title. But listen. he's only one guy
with gloves on. 1 was raised in the
cheapest, dirtiest district of Chicago.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-23
L. A. VEGETABLES

Los ANGELES. May % UP)-
With clear warmer weather trad
ing was very good. There was con-
siderable out-Of-city demand. Can
talOupes, beans, tomatoes lettuce,
cucumbers and peas were slightly
stronger.
Asparagus; per ID; local select s.
slzc. EK fey 6-7c. Choice A l2c.
Crooks 3-3 12c. san Diego co eX fey
5-6Ac. Fey 51Zc. Choice A X C.
Perris Wy eX fey SIC. fey Abe. san
Luis ObispO mostly &c.
Bunched vegetables; per crate;
beets 35-5Oc. Carrots 65-75c. Dixon
40-50c. Green onions $125-$1 80;
leeks 50-75c. Mustard 40-50c. Pars-
ley 45-6Oc. Radishes small red 75-
50c. Spinach 60-75c. Turnips 40-50c.
CantalOupes: Imperial Wy jumbo
36s ass $4.-S4:25, std 45S $9.25-
$$;5o;s p225ny- ass $2.25s$2: pony 5t
$1.50.
Lettuce: Guadalupe, Santa Maria
and san Luis Obispo dry pack As
$2-$2.25: 5S $1.75-$2; crate; local
loose 50-75c.
Squash Imperial and oCachella
Wy white summer, crates Sl-$125.
flats 85-S1., lugs $l.-$l:15 local
Italian, Imperial and OCachella Wy
crates and lugs S5-$1; flats S5- 81.
san Diego co lugs few $125; local
and san Pedro lugs $1.25-Sl so; f;
yellow crookneck local lugs $1.25-
$1.35.
Tomatoes: Imperial Wy crates 9S
S5-s1: 12S 75-90c. 16S 5O-G5c. Flats
5x5S and 5x6S 65-SOc. 6x7S 55-65c.
7x7S 5O60c. KISS 40-50c. Loose Tugs
3O-35c. oCachella Wy 9S $1.10- $f.35
l2S S1.-S1.15; I6S G5-S5c. Flats
5x5s and 5x6s $1.1O-$1.25; Gx7s s.
81; Kiss G0-75c.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-23
ADAIR> KEESEE
WIN PISTOL
SHOOT HONORS

Norman r. Adair, Yuma civilian,
and Arizona state champion, swept
aside all opposition to win fist
place in the grand aggregate, at
the regular semi-monthly trophy
and medal pistol shoot of the Yuma
Imperial Valley Peace Officers as
sociation at the U. S. immigration
range near Ell Centro Sunday.
Adair chalked up a score of 867.
Rodney Pease, San Diego police
was a close second with a total of
852 digitS. Dee Keesee, Imperial
county deputy sheriff, annexed
third place honors with 1913 tallies.
In the Women's division, Mrs.
Rodney Pease bowled over all op-
position,t take the ladies trophy
with a score of 1872 out of a pos
sible 200. Mrs. w. G.. Pearce of El
Centro was a close runner up by
scoring a total of 100. Miss Lucille
Nice, also of Ell Centro, won third
place with a total of 1873 points.
Other results were as follows:
NAT. COURSE - Rodney Pease,
273.
POLICE COURSE-DeeKee see,
280.
The deputy won this match for
the third time, the only marksman
in the valley to perform thus
achievement.
ARMY L. COURSE-M. L. In
gram, 298.
CIVILIAN MEDALS - Class A,
Mrs Rodney Pease, $50; Jerry Rob-
ertson, 842; Fuzzy Davis, BIT;
Glass b: 3. Castleton (Yuma
810 Bob Tackett, 80l, Miss Grace
Johnson, ITO;
Glass c.: Miss Lucille Nice, 744,
Mrs. Lula Tackett, 672.
CLASS B-Grand Aggregate: r.
L. Williams, 811; o. j. Ballantyne,
81; w. j. Pearce, 805.
CLASS C-Grand Aggregate: Day
Dunning. 724; Al Alleger, 719; Bob
Elmore, 7l3.
ARMY L. COURSE, CMedals)
Glass A: M. l.. Ingram, 298; Class
B: Bob Wilson, 292; Glass C: C.
Anderson, 243.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-23
Today's Sports Parade

Ny pappa was killed by gangsters.
Say, when was q kid this high
I had to fight my way even to go to
a movie.
Listen, did you ever have a
Coca Cola bottle, busted off in the
middle. stuck in your face? You
ever have a guy twice as big as you
make pass at you with an ice
pick? l don't reckon when you were
IL years old you had to have brass
knucks whenever you went out of
your house, did you? / did. That's
not all Before / was IA had fought
Negroes, Italians, Jews, Greeks,
Irishers and everybody else who
could jump on you in bunch"
Barney paused. He leaned back
in the big chair of his bedroom here
in his peaceful resort. / noticed
this his undershirt was monogram
med. and his dressing gown was
from Sulka.
said Barney you've come quite
a ways, haven't you kid?"
He looked at me and gave me
that sweet smile he's got.
almost from the electric chair.
A couple Of my kid friends died in
the hot seat. / might have wound
up right there-and people tell me
boxing's no good. Listen, it lifted
me from the bottom and showed
me how nice it was to live nice.
when you've gone through the
things / have-the mean and dirty
things / have you don't worry
about nice little Negro boy like
Armstrong. All he can do is hit
you clean. He can't kick you, he
can't gouge you, he can't stomp on
you, he can't ruin you forever"
Ross didn't tell me he'd knock
out Armstrong He didn't even say
he would win. But somehow when
I left him / knew, as well as he
knew, that s'ter what he had been
through. Al lstrong would be
kick in the pants. t..
I pick ROSS in Is rounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-23

frankie Cannett. CaleXico's ban
tamweight champion and Cleo
ShanS will mix in the second main
event, Ike Blair will battle AIT
Gonzalez in the third feature bout.
Pacheco, capable OF throwing
knockout punches with either fist,
has run up . win streak of five
straight in the CaleXico athletic
club against the best featherweights
of southern California.
Lowdermnk has won two fights in
as many starts this season in the
Ell Centre fight arena. He has made
creditabIe shOwings in both fights.
Cannett and Shans have met on
numerous occasions this year. Can
nett has emerged victorious in all
but one fight but not until after a
furious exchange in each of the
four rounds.
Gonzalez defeated Blair in their
only meeting of the season but Blair
is confident of reversing the count
Thursday night.