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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
CUT EXPENSES TO
 BONE-BALDWIN

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 7-(UP)- The order to all state department heads today was to cut expenses to the bone.
 It came from Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, who summoned all com- missioners and state executives to his office late yesterday and urged them all to effect as many economies in their departments as they possi- ply could"
 The first move was taken by Pub lie Works Commissioner Robert A. Hurley, who disclosed 89 employees would be dropped in his division by January IS, and that 100 more would go by the end of the month.
 These employees, hired during the summer to assist in drafting the states new $24,0O0,0O0 building pro- gram, were ne longer needed. 1t vas explained.
 The meeting in the governors office otherwise was described as a "get-acuuainted" affair,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
EUROPE'S CHAOS
 HIT BY BRUENINC

Milton. Mass, Jan. 7-CUP)-Dis- regard of international law and the resultant chaos in Europe were de- plored by Dr. Heinrich Bruening, Harvard lecturer and former Ger man chancellor, in talk last night at Milton academy.
 He said that the trend in the western hemisphere was away, from the rule of the weapon and back toward international law and order freedom and progress. The world moves from one extreme to the other constantly, he declared.
 Tt has always been the younger generation which has lived through the consequences of this chaotic state to take up the fight for the return to the channels of human ideals, equity and justice" he said.
 50 I hope that one day you will be among those who have lived to fulfill this great mission in the time to come.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
TWO GROUPS TO ASK CHANGES IN
 CITY CHARTER
City Manager Plan, Merit System Sought in Leg
 islative Proposals

The Waterbury Good Govern ment association and the Water bury Merit System association are preparing to introduce into the General Assembly two bills which would drastically change the local city government. The Good Govern ment association seeks a city man. ager form of government for the city, while the Merit System group seeks the establishment of a merit system for city employees. -'.
 Each bill will call for referen- dunn among the voters of Water bury. In other worlds. the bills will ask that the voters of Waterbury be given an opportunity of registering their like or dislike for the two pro- posed plans.
 Waterbury's four legislators in the General Assembly have been approached by representatives of the two groups and sounded out as to their support of the proposed bills.
 Adoption of a city manager form of government would necessitate a new charter for the city, which has been drawn up with the proposed charter recommended in 1930 by the City Charter Commission as it's basis. The 1880 proposed charter, which was never adopted, called for a council-manager form of govern ment.
 Passage of the two proposed bills will be possible only with the SUD- port of Republicans in the senate and house. It is understood that Waterburys two senators and two representatives, all Democrats, are wary of actually introducing the bills, and that this may be done by oGt-of-town legislators. The mea- Sures are almost certain to be sub ject to prolonged debate, both ill the senate and the house and at the public hearings which will be held at the Capitol.
 Already the name of City Con- troller Sherwood Rowland is being mentioned for the post of city man. ager if the proposed new charter should be adopted. The city man. ager, under the charter, would be chosen by the city council, elected by the voters.
 The Good Government group has begun a campaign to raise $15 5,000 10 finance its efforts. The organization hopes to have the bill presented and quickly passed, with the referen- dunn to be held in the spring, per- haps as early as April. The proposed bill will call for the referendum to be held on the fourth Tuesday after the governor has signed the mea- sure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
EVEN WRESTLERS
 LOOKED UPWARD
Human Fly Takes Interest Away From Boston
 Grunt 'n' GrOan Tilt

Boston, Jan. 7.-UP)-Angelo CiStoldi of Boston and Pat Kelley of New York were twisting and turning, grunting and grooming in the best wrestling tradition at Bos- ton Garden last night when couple Of spectators, bored with proceed ings, happened to glance roofward.
 "Oooh," they gasped. and 5000 other spectators turned their atten- tion from the ring. Then even An- gelo and Pat stopped their grunts and groanS, got to their feet and gawked upward.
 There, 90 feet above the concrete floor of the huge indoor arena, a man was nching his way across a foot-thick steam pipe. He attempt ed to stand couple of times, but, as ringside spectators ducked and ran for cover, his feet slipped and he returned to straddling position.
 But the pipe was hot and con- veniently close was two-foot square ventilator pipe. So he shifted to this, stood and picked a teetering path along the narrow shaft. Right to the very end of the pipe he stag gered, halting at the brink of a 9O- foot drop as strong men gulped and women screamed.
 Boston police and Garden attaches from the safety of balconies and catwalks pleaded with the aerial acrobat to come down, but he ignor- ed them. Outside a changing of bells heralded the arrival of fire de- partment ladder truck.
 Then Police Sergeant Michael P. Carr with a prayer on his lips ven- tured onto the ventilator and plead ed soothingly with his quarry to join him. Approaching him at one of the ventilator's bell-like openings, Carr leaped the final few feet and pinned him against the shaft.
 Reinforcements arrived and the human fly was hurried of to 8 police station and booked on a drunkenness charge
 He identified himself as James Sullivan, 4l. of Bcstcn.
 I'm an iron worker" he explain cd. T worked on the Garden when k was built in 1930."
 The reason for his aerial adven- 7 esare?
 'oh. I just wanted to see if all the rivets were still tight"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
FOOD SHORTAGE
 FEARS INCREASE
Northern New England Is Vitally Affected By
 Truckers Strike

Boston, Jan. 7-(UP)-Fears of a food shortage throughout central and northern New England grew to- day as strike of 5000 union truck drivers entered its third day with negotiators stl ldeadlocked.
 Spurred by Governor Leverett Saltonstall, representatives of over 400 employers and officials of local 25 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, ChauffeurS, Stablemen and Helpers of America meet again ths morning at 10:390 a. m. with the state arbitration board at the state house.
 Both the American Federation of Labor union and the employers stub- bornly clung to their demands dur ing a nine-hour conference yester- day. The union stood fast for $40 for 4O-hour week, while the en- ployerS refused to accede to more than $37 week an dinSiSted upon at least a 48-hour week. At present drivers receive $33 to $37 for a 48- hour week.
 Retailers reported they had suffi- cient supplies to c arry over the weekend, but should the strike con- tinue next week, they feared an acute food shortage.
 The three principal grocery store chains, Atlantic & Pacific, First Ma tional, and Economy, reported that none of their trucks except those carrying bread and milk was moving.
 Fruit auctions were cancelled as $2500O0 worth of perishable foods damned railroad terminals.
 The Cunard White Star liner An dania cancelled her scheduled call here today because most of her con- signed cargo had not been m- loaded at her East Boston pier Though not on strike, union long, Shoremen have refused to handle cargo which might harm the strik- ing drivers cause.
 From Manchester, N. H., came word that store supplies were di- minishing rapidly. No canned goods or fresh fruits and vegetables have entered the state since the start oi the strike. Meat, however, is shipped direct from Chicago.
 Violence broke out yesterday 1T Melrose, where i've men were CT. rested after they allegediy pulled [ driver from . truck containing 4.00t quarts of milk, assaulted him ant drove away with the truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
COURT SESSION WILL
 OPEN TUESDAY
States Atty. Fitzgerald to Present Docket of
 3l Cases

States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald will present a docket of 31 cases to the opening of the Water bury superior court criminal term Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Judge Frank P. McEvoy presiding. Superior court sessions will be held in the chambers of the court of common pleas, the regular superior court, chambers being at the d1s- posal of the conspiracy trial.
 The 31 accused will be arraigned for pleadings Tuesday morning. Those pleading guilty may be sen- tenced immediately, and those choosing to be tried will be as- signed dates for hearings.
 Plans Completed
 Preparations for the criminal term have been completed by States Attorney Fitzgerald, assisted by As sistant States Attorney Walter W. Smyth and County Detective Ko- land G. filling. The usual run of breaking and entering, embezzle- ment and statutory charges are Ill., cluded on the docket No highly spectacular or unusual charges are included.
 The accused and charges are as follows: Ernest Wilson, indecent as- sault; Ernest Boucher, indecent ex- posture; Antonio DeBiase, breach of the peace; Edward Dulac, embezzle- ment; John DePastino, embezzle- ment.
 Sam Margolis, larceny: John Micklinas, breaking and entering; John Strielkauskas, breaking and entering; Vincent Barchus, break ing and entering; Arthur Moody, burglary; Geno Viola, burglary, AL fred Marine, burglary; Herbert Jet CT, carry dangerous weapon.
 Clinton Andrews, carnal abuse of minor female and indecent assault Stanley Kairawicz, breaking and entering; Joseph Kairawicz, break ing and entering; LeRoy Platt Platt, theft of poultry; Leslie Hat stat, theft of poultry; Anthony Ra- monas, breaking and entering; Vic- tory Gursky. breaking and entering; Walter Alisauskas, breaking and entering.
 Larceny Charged
 Max Shulkin, larceny; Isaac Chase, larceny; Charles Chaney. ob- taining money by false pretenses; Pasquale Palomba, carnal abuse oi a minor female; William Durham policy playing; James Harris, car rying dangerous weapon.
 Edward Hayes, using automobile without permission; Amelio Favale rape; Joseph Coughlin, larceny; James Grady, breach of the peace.
 Clerk George H. Freeman of su- perior court drew new panel of "A veniremen for service in the Janu- ary criminal term today. The juc- ors will be called in the event any of the accused elect to be. tried by a jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
30 WITNESSES ARE SUMMONED IN FRAUD TRIAL SubpOenas Issued Yester= day; Controller, Purcell
 Called By State REPUBLICAN STAFF
 CALLED BY DEFENSE Only 50 of Subpoenas Are Issued on Behalf of De-
 fense Counsel
BY JOSEPH F. DONAHUE Democrat Staff RepOrter)

Thirty witness subpoenas were issued yesterday by de- fense and state counsel as preparations were made for the actual introduction of first evidence and testimony in the Waterbury conspiracy trial. Controller Sherwood L. Rowland and Chief Ac- countant James P. Purcell are included among list of 25 witnesses for whom subpoenas were issued yesterday by Special Prose cutor Hugh M. Alcorn, with Special Investigator George L. Greer ill charge of service.
 William J. Fape, publisher of the Republican American, William B. Pape, business manager; E. Robert Steveson, editor-in- chief, Jam e $ H. Darcey, general manager. and E. Christy Erk, radio editor and com mentator of the same newspapers were served Subpoenas issued by Att torney Frederick L. Warehouse, counsel for former Controller Dan- iel J. Leary.
 Five For Defense
 Only five subpoenas were issued on behalf of the defense, these be- ing served by Deputy Sheriff Clay ton L. Briotti. The other 25 were issued by the state, the majority be- ing for city hall workers who were witnesses before ths grand jury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
CONNECTICUT MEN NCALLEDTO DRUG HEARING Federal Grand Jury to Re- ceive Testimony in Cos=
 ter=Musica Probe. MACKENZIE, SPELLACY,
 M'NEIL SUMMONED Probe Will GO Back l3 Years - Involve Many
 People in This State
Special to The Democrat

NSRSNASA sO AhS
 New York, January 2. - The federal grand jury in- vestigating affairs of the late F. Donald Coster-Philip Musica will hear testimony from a number of Connecti- cut residents when it recon venes next week. Among those already summoned to appear are: Harry w. Nc kenzie, longtime aide of Connecticut's late Republican dic- tator, J. Henry Roraback, of Bethel; Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy, of Hart ford; former Democratic National Committeeman Archibald McNeil, of Bridgeport; Abraham Weisman, New Haven lawyer; Corporation Counsel Vincent w. Dennis, of Hartford; Benjamin Slade, New Ha- ven attorney; Frank Virelli, Jr., former chauffeur for Coster- -Musica, son of a state police lieutenant; W1lfrld Lundborg, Hartford lawyer ; and Dr. Emil Fanto, research chem ist for McKesson and Robbins at Bridgeport.
 List By Kaufman
 The announcement of the list, fol- lowing disclosure that a number ot former Connecticut bootleggers had been questioned, was made by As Sistant United States Attorney Irv- ing R. Kaufman.
 These are only a few of the wit nesses who will be heard, he in- ferred, pointing out that the affairs of Coster-M -Musica in the $18,OOO,0OO to $21 100000 fraud discovered in the McKesson and Robbins Company have ramificat:ons extending back 13 years in Connecticut which are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
VIM. M. FORCRAVE
 IS SENTENCED

Boston, Jan. T - U.Po = Will liam M. Forgrave. onetime clergy man and former superintendent of the Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League. was under state prison and jail sentences totaling to 4 1-2 years today.
 He was sentenced yesterday by Superior Judge Edward T. Broad hurst for a stock swindle involving nearly $100,0O0. The sentences com prised 1-2 to years in state pri-' son and IS months in jail.
 Forgrave's brokerage partner, H.. Henry Anthony. who was convicted with him December 28, was sen- fenced to IS months in jail. Both were granted stays of sentence until the state supreme court acts on their appeals. Forgrave is in jail in lieu of $10,000 bail, double surety, while Anthony is free in $5.000 bail.
 In imposing sentence. Judge Broadhurst commented that the two defendants had honorable rec ords until they yielded to financial pressure" He said he was being "as lenient as my conscience will al- low"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
In Penitentiary. P Years for l916 Preparedness
 Day Bombing FIGHT TO EXONERATE
 HIMSELF RENOWNED Freedom Promised By Governor in Campaign
 Speeches Last Fall
BY JOHN w. DUNLAP United Press Staff Corresp0ndent)

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Sacramento, Cal, January 7. - (UP)-Convict Thomas J. Mooney arrives today leading a triumphant pro- cession from San Quentin, where he Las been impris-l oned p years for the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing, to receive a pardon from Gov ernor Culbert L. Olson.
 It was expected that he would be freed before noon and labor organ izations throughout the world were ready with joyous demonstrations. A brief hearing in the governors chambers seemed the only remain ing formality.
 The pardon was virtual certain ty. It had no organized opposition. It has had the impasSioned support of labor unions and liberals the world over for more than gen eration. Gov. Olson had promised in campaign speeches that he would free Mooney if elected. He oceanic the first democratic governor in A years.
 Gets Out At 8
 Mooney emerges from prison before a. m. Q1 a. m. EST). He had checked out officially. taken his belongings, said goodbye to guards and fellow prisoners, ex- changed prison number 1921 for his name and scheduled a series of speeches and public appearances for the next few days.
 Awaiting him at the prison was a caravan of automobiles loaded with his relatives, friends and Sympa- thizers: They were searting imme- diately the 90-mile drive to Sacra- mento.
 The bomb, planted in suitcase at the corner of San Francisco's Steuart and Market streets in ad- vance of the patriotic parade July 9, 1916, killed 10 and wounded 40 persons, manning some for life. It was planted by someone who op- posed United States preparations for entering the World War. But near ly all the evidence against Mooney had been repudiated since, and his lawyers and supporters have in- sisted since the days of his trial ~, Denn ga
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
Rumania Worried At
 Outbreak On Border
Czecll=fiungarian Clash May Have More Serious Re- percussions Than First Beieved-Serious Fight
 Expected Along Eastern Czech Frontier
BY SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS Limited Press Staff COrrespOndentl

London, Jan. 7-UP) Diplomatic reports said today that a most dan- gerous situation exists on the Czech oslovak- Hungarian frontier as the result of a clash at MunkacS, ana that a new explosion might occur at any time.
 Rumania was reported to be SC worried at the possibility that she would be drawn into general fight, that she was inclined to re- consider her refusal to agree to a common Hungarian-Polish frontier at Czechoslovakia's expense.
 When news first reached London yesterday of the serious fight be- tween Czechoslovak and Hungarian soldiers at Munkacs, which was awarded to Hungary in the dismem- berment of CZechoSlovakia. there was a tendency to regard the incl dnet as an isolated one of little importance.
 Today, however, it was reported in well informed quarters that Hun- gary, in protesting to the Czecho- slovak government. asserted that Hungary's efforts to improve mutua relations had been frustrated by the Munkacs attack and that Hun gary would decline to accept re. sponsibility for future events.
 This was believed to contain tht threat of reprisals.
 Authoritative Hungarian source! in London predicted that it woult not be possible to localize, and thu: isolate, the incident.
 Observers of central European events said that they were not sur prised by the Munkacs incident They said the whole frontier be- tween Hungary and eastern Czecho' slovakia had been danger aref ever since the dismemberment agreements, that hatred and suspic. ion were so intense that clash or large scale might be expected a any moment.
 A United Press dispatch from Blu charest said that the Rumanial government was most anxious oveI the situation first because MonkacS the chief point of tension, is only a few miles from the Rumanial border: second because it was fearet that the Munkacs clash might prov the starting point for serious cen tral European conflict, which i might be impossible to localize.
 The Rumanian government, whicl firmly refused to agree to a com mon Polish Hungarian frontier when Col. Josef Beck, Polish foreigr minister. visited King Carol in Oc' tober, was now believed to be pre- pared to reconsider. the dispatch said-because it was feared that al eventual independent Ukraine woult attract Ukranian and Russian mi noritieS in Rumania.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
Famous Lifer Due ToBe
 Pardoned By New Gov. Of Calif. Before Noon
Gates Swing Wide For Him

T o m M o o n e y sleeps tonight in his own home and with the knowl- edge that he is a free man at last. After 22 years in t h c penitentiary, convicted in the San Fran c i S c 0 bombings of 1916. the famous con- vict, whose battle for freedom has b ug ht h m world wide atten- ton, was prepared this morning to W a t c h Governor Cuibert L. Olson sign his papers of release at Sacra- mentO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07

kitchen of the Brooks boarding house, once known as the Maple Cheshire Road. Brooks fired a sl.>t- gun, striking Tyrrell in the stom- ach, and fired several more shots as the wounded man staggered into the backyard. Then, as Tyrrell lay dy- ing on the ground, Brooks placed the shotgun against his head and fired another blast.
 Companion Escapes
 Stewart Hall, 33, of Meriden, who had entered the kitchen with Tyr rell. escaped safely. Mrs. Tyrrell and another woman in the house, Miss Minnie Slate, rushed upstairs and locked themselves in a bedroom.
 Brooks locked the doors and bar ricaded the windows. Drawing from his large supply of guns he fired marg shots into the roadway. Dr. Wilbur Moore, medical examiner, and Arthur Pelton, freight agent at the New Haven railroad station a few score feet from the Brooks hone, started for the dwelling. but had to run back for safety when rife bullets struck near their feet.
 State police and Cheshire con- stables soon surrounded the build- ing, but Brooks refused to surren- der. Waterbury police, called by Lieutenant William SchatNnan of the Beacon Falls state police bar racks, arrived with tear gas guns and grenades.
 Tear Gas Used
 Tear gas shells were fired into the house and the officers approached under cover of the barrage. As they neared the home, Brooks seated hiIn5elf in a chair in the living room, picked up revolver with a rife stock, and fired a bullet into his head.
 Brooks was dying as police swarmed inside, but he lived for more than an hour, succumbing at Waterbury hospital shortly before 3:30.
 Windows in the railroad station were shattered by some of the shots fired by Brooks. while occupants of passing automobiles narrowly es-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
RESTAURATEUR IS
 SOUGHT BY POLICE

Boston, Jan. T (UP)-A res taurateur was sought today for questioning in the First street shooting in Boston's North End since the prohibition era.
 Four bullets were fired at An thony Guerriero, 35, owner of an- other restaurant. yesterday as he talked with a friend on Hanover street. All went wild.
 Police said the suspect recently complained that two plate glass windows in his restaurant had been broken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
Real Or Fancied Grievance Blamed
 InCheshire Killings
He Shot Wallace Tyrrell-Gm Battle Along Water bnry=C Cheshire Highway Calls Police Into Action

Fred Brooks, 75, of West Cheshire, maddened by some grievance real or fancied when he went berserk yesterday afternoon brutay murdered boarde
 Wallace Tyrre 52 held off police for almost two hours and finally shot himself Such was the opinion expressed tragedy. Tyrrell musician, bandmaster, and former Waterburan waylaid by Brooks as he entered the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
SAT THROUGH TT

Lexington, Mass, Jan. 7.-(UP)- Nearly 200 persons sat calmly through movie show at Lexington theater while three doors away fire men battled fire that caused $2,500 damage. The show featured "too hot to handle" and speed to burn"
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The Weather

Increasing CIoudiness Followed by Rain Sun.