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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

Bridgeport, Conn.,, March &(U. Ex-Governor Raymond E. Bald win today expressed "deep regret" at the death of Edward Flicker, 69, publisher of the Bridgeport Post, Telegram and Sunday Post, who died yesterday of heart ailment.
 Views of the death of Edward Flicker comes as distinct shock to me-" said Governor Baldwin, who lives in nearby StratfOrd and maintains a law office here.
 Born at Cincinnati, Flicker once held high positions on the Cin- cinnati Inquirer and Commercial- Tribune, and the Washington Post. He came to Bridgeport in 1918. Before the turn of the century, Flicker aided in negotiations in the sale of the New York Journal to William Randolph Hearst.
 He leaves his widow, son and two daughters. Private funeral services will be held Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Cardinal Pacelli
 Takes Name Plus XII
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as the conclave votes by law only four times a day. The white signal after the voting this afternoon meant that the successor tc Plus XI had been chosen.
 The rejoicing of the people of Rome spread rapidly throughout the city as radio loudspeakers announc- ed the election. Men, women and children stood in the streets and cheered.
 White Smoke, White Smoke
 Thousands upon thousands began rushing toward the square, crying out: White smokel White smoke!" They hurried to get a favorable position to witness the first appear ance of the new pontiff.
 Additional troops arrived in St. Peters Square to strengthen the cor dons which had been on guard around the Vatican and to handling the rapidly increasing crowd.
 The throng poured into Rusticuc- ci Square, leading to St. Peters, with such speed that they were both son a milling mass of people seek ing a view of the new pope. Tried to Quiet Crowds Loudspeakers continually advised the crowd to remain quiet and calm.
 Despite the pleas of the broad- casters, the crowd was in an up- roar.
 A great loud-speaker system was in operation to announce the name of the new pope. Electric lights were turned on the square, which was deep in twilight.
 Thre lines of troops before St. Peters were holding back the crowd only with greatest difficulty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02


 Franco jointlyplanned the French Spanish campaign of 1924 which crushed Abd Fl Krim, the Moroccan leader.
 It was understood that Petain, now 82, would start for Burgos, the Ma tionalist temporary capital, within a few days.
 A complete embassy staff, includ- ing a generally as military attache, will accompany him.
 Quinones de Leon took Franco's approval of Petain to Foreign Minis ter Bonnet just a few minutes be- fore the cabinet met at the presi- dents Elysee palace. Premier Edouard Daladier nominated Petain to the cabinet and the nomination was unanimously approved. Thus France moved to send man of the most outstanding prestige to strengthen its relations with the new Spain in competition with the total- itarian powers.
 Asks Italy to Withdraw It was known that at yesterdays secret meeting of the chamber of deputies foreign affairs commission, Foreign Minister Bonnet asserted that Franco had asked that Italian troops be withdrawn from Spain as soon as possible. It was said that Franco did not ask that the Italian air force be withdrawn.
 Stories of members who attended the meeting differed widely, as is usual in such instances. But the consensus was that Bonnet said that Franco asked the Italian troop com- mander, Gen. Gastone Gambara, to withdraw his men as soon as possi- ble. The request was made, accord ing to reports, at Barcelona when Franco made his triumphal entry.
 Gambara left at once for Italy, it was said, to relay the request to Premier Benito Mussolini. So far as was known here Mussolini had not replied, and the Italian troops were still in Spain. They were understood to be in rest camps near Madrid.
 Spanish Status Confused
 The Spanish situation remained confused. With the resignation ot republican President Manuel Azana Diego Martinez Barrie, vice presi- dent, became the president techni- cally. It was anonunced officially at Madrid last night that Barrie was now the chief executive. But Barrie who is here and who shares Azana's $ opinion that the civil war ought to end at once, was hesitant.
 "Constitutionally, I am charged with the duties of a provisional pres- ident pending an election" he said to the United Press today. "But practically must proceed according to the constitution to call a meeting of parliament to pronounce the presidency vacant. I am consulting today eight republican deputies now in Paris who are members of the permanent committee which func- tions when parliament is in recess. inrend to carry out every provt- sion of the constitution to meet the emergency"
 Docs this mean that you accept tho policy e continued xua1BeaNDss" he was asked.
 "No," he replied emphatically. T do not want to accept policy I did lnot create. I am for peace as soon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
ATTY. SCULLY TO
 ATTACK BILLS
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charter would become effective even though, for any reason, such 8 ref erendum should not be held.
 As hearings were about to begin this afternoon several bills among those listed for hearing were with drawn temporarily. Among those were the proposed charter amend ment by Senator Edward P. Egan of Waterbury and another by Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney concerning the surplus resource sinking fund, as well as a blank bill by Rep. Hugo l.. Guastaferri amending the city char ter.
 Scores of Waterburians were at the Capitol this afternoon for the hearings, many of them to speak and register in favor of the bill call- ing for merit system in Waterbury The bill, introduced by Rep. G,las- taferri, has the backing of the Wa terbury Chapter of the Connecticut Merit System Association.
 Republican Town Chairman J. Warren Upson was to appear in support of lengthy bill changing drastically the fiscal provisions of the present charter.
 Attorney Scully also said he planned to oppose several of the eleven bills, sponsored by the GOr town committee and introduced by Senator J. Howard Roberts of Thorn aston. Atty. Scully, representing the city said there would be no opposi- tion to other bills in the group ur for hearings today.
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 versed the district courts ruling against D.ctograph Products Cor poration, Inc, the company in whose service Spector allegedly was engaged, adn ruled in its favor.
 The suit, according to the Dewey letter, involved basic patent for electric razors and was originally brought by the Schick Company The Dictograph Company, makers of the Packard razor, was con- trolled at the time, 1936-37, by the late Archie M. Andrews, Dewey said and Spector was Andrews associate and confidential agent"
 While the telegraph company's appeal was pending, Dewey alleged that Spector received large sums from various Andrews corporations depositing in his own account $40, 200 from Dec. 19, 1886, to Jan. 28, 1887
 Loaned To Manton
 During that period, Dewey's let. ter continued, Spector allegedly gave or lent $52,00O to Manton cor porations, mo part" of which ha. been repaid. On April F, 1937,s dividend circuit court of appeal. reversed the district court in thu Dictagram company's favor, Man. ton ruling with the majority.
 Within two days after the decis. ion, according to Dewey, Spectol started collecting additional sum from Andrews, obtaining a total O $25,000 by May 26, 1887. In tha same period, Dewey wrote, Spec tor paid over total of $25, ,000 fol Judge Manton's account" to various corporations and to Marie D Schmalz, his secretary.
 Spector was prosecuted by Dew ey's office in September, 1888, fo contempt of court because he al legedly obscturced investigation int his Manton connections. He wa convicted, and an appeal is pending Dewey's letter contained five othel similar charges against Manton wht announced his resignation the nex day. President Roosevelt accepted it effective Feb. 2.
 Attorney General Frank Murphy asserting that he was jealous of ths reputation of the judiciary" ordered Acting U. s. Attorney Gregory F Noonan to push an investigation oi the judiciary of the New York area Subsequently he placed John s Cahill, U. s. attorney designate ir Manhattan, in charge of the in. quiry, which since has extended into the affairs of District Judge Edwin s. Thomas O. Connecticut. Fedora bureau of investigation agents were assigned to the case.
 Manton testified before the spe- cial grand jury several times, and federal authorities were given ac- cess to Dewey's evidence. Mantor entered St. vincent,s hospital day before yesterday for c minor op- eration. He had been suffering from a glandular malady which was said to have been aggravated by his recent difticulties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Ia1v Protects More Than H Restraints '-Maltbie

Greeting a group of young men from the Y. M. c. As Interested Persons club Tuesday evening in his private chambers in the Hart ford Supreme Court building, Chief Justice William M. Maltbie explained the importance of the police and city courts.
 "If people would only realize that police and city courts are not minor courts in many respects, and in some ways more important than even the supreme court, they would listen to attmepts to im- prove them," he said.
 One young man suggested that time and expense would be saved if the supreme court would tell the legislature what laws are constitu- tional before they are finally put into operation. Chief Justice Malt- bic replied that although the sug- gestion had merit, ii 'declaratory judgments were given, the court you'd not have a concrete fact sit- uation before it when its opinion were given. Under the present practice, he said, the court has an opportunity to see how the law or rule applies before giving its opinion.
 The courts, he said, make more laws than does the legislature al- tIon,,oI, f1,a eyrx,nry, ,,, o,,t ic Hffnv, ra fe1red to as a unit in which there are three divisions of power, execu- tive, judicial and legislative. Laws, he pointed out, are made as cases are decided" A large part of our rights depend on laws the courts he said. "Law protects you far more than it restraints you"
 Judge Maltbie stated that never before in the history of the state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
NO REFUGEES ON
 SHELTON JOBS

Hartford, March 2-CUP)-Re. ports that European refugees hat been hired at Shelton to replace regular employees, were dclarc graundlss today by the state labor department.
 Inspector John R. Donlan said he had inspected six or seven factories and there is no foundation to the rumors whatever"
 At one firm, he said, a job oi elevator operator was created for one refugee, but no job had beer rplaced. The same firm, he said offered reward of $100 fro proof that other refugee were in its em- ploY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Chief Justice

has there been "so many fine young men" just starting the prac- tice of law. He said that although 8 young man may become a law yer without attending or graduat- ing from law school, such a young man today would have to be a "rare" one in order to pass the present bar examinations. In the old days, he said, it was easier for men to become lawyers without a college education. He said that some of the best lawyers of today, men beyond middle age, came into the law without law school train- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
KING GEORGE HAD
 JOKE ON FIRE

London. March 2 2-- (U.P) king George visited the Fire exhibit at the Earls Court section of the Brit- ish industries fair today and noticed some eggs on exhibition were stamp ed Irish Free State" instead of Fire.
 He turned to Irish High Commis- sioner John w. Dulanty and re- marked:
 T suppose you'u keep on uains that rubber stamp until 1t wears out"
 The name of the Irish Free State was changed to Fire last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
BORN TO EMPRESS

Tokyo, March 2.-(UP)-The En- press Nakago gave birth to daugh- ter at 4:35 D. m. today.
 The imperial household decreed three days of festivities during which flags will be displayed in every Japanese residence.
 The new princess is the sixth liv-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
DIES OF HURTS

Middletown, Conn.,, March D. (UP)-Robert Dibble, 22, died today from skull fracture suffered Feb. 19 when his automobile left the highway at Haddam and went over an embankment.
 He had been semi-conscious since the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
Hearing Dates

The hearing on the bill validating the medical license of Michael JAnthon, Deputy Republican Reg istrar of Voters in Waterbury, was deferred indefinitely today. It was scheduled for today before the Pub lie Health and Safety Committee.
 The judiciary committee was to hear bill by Senator Egan today licensing power engineers. Senator Egan, said he introduced it by re- quest and will not attend the hear ing.
 The reorganization committee will hear Senator George T. Culhane's bill on reorganization of the Public Utilities Commission this afternoon.
 The finance committee was sched- uled to hold a hearing this after noon on several bills calling for pe- riodic audits of city and town ac- counts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
as possible.
Italy Denies It

Rome, March g. (UP)-Fascist political circles today denied reports from Paris that Generalissimo Fran cisco Franco had asked that Italian troops leave Spain Immediately. They insisted that their task in Spain was unfinished.
 The Paris report was termed wish- flu Thinking on the part of French statesmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

tee studied the matter slightly and then decided:
 It had no authority to correct the situation because Gilman was not political subdivision of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
BOzRAH s TANGLED UP

Hartford, Conn.,, March 2.-(UP)- It is all very confusing.
 In the town of Bozarh, in the eastern section of the state, are two communities called BoTahville and Gilman. The cities and boroughs committee of the general assembly was asked to change BoNahville's name to Gilman because:
 l. There was confusion in the mails. 2. Motorists couldn't find Bozrahville.
 But, it was pointed out, Gilman is merely post office address, while Bozrahville is just section of Bozrah.
 State highway department signs point out the way to Gilman, but that place is not on any highway map. There are no signs directing the way to Bozrahville.
 The cities and boroughs commit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
COMPENSATION LAW STUDIED

k1dI ClOIQ, OOIlL., MATCH Z.-(UF) -Simplification of Connecticut's unemployment compensation law may be recommended by the general assembly's judiciary committee, it was indicated today following a hearing.
 Henry s. Beers, chairman of the advisory council named to study changes in the law and one of the original drafters of Connecticut's law, urged the committee to con- sider the various changes in the formula for computing benefits, and suggested creation of a simple table to establish benefits to which each claimant was entitled.
 He also urged consideration of a merit rating plan whereby employers with stabilized employment may be taxed at 8 lower rate than others whose employment charts were un- steady.
 May Be Unavoidable
 "The procedure set out in the present law" Beers said, "is so com- plicated that it will probably prove to be administratively unworkable.
 The Connecticut Manufacturers association disapproved of proposed changes to make the top annual fig- ure for individual compensation payments $210, rather than the present $195. The Connecticut Fed eration of Labor backed up the ad- visory councils suggestion for a $210 top.
 The Manufacturers association asked that women two months be- fore and two months after child birth be declared ineligible for pay- ments, and also suggested that no payments be given to those whose unemployment was caused by their getting married.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

gardless of party, while in the classified service.
 "By exempting themselves during their then present term which would include the 1938 campaign they were enabled, if they chose, to run for re- election. Furthermore the merit bill, amended by the Democratic sen- ate, was then passed by the Re- publican house before receiving my signature"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02

ing child in the roya family. The heir is Prince Akihito, the only boy, whowasbornD December23, aoin
 who was born December g, 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
RALDWIN HYSTERICAL

BALDWIN HxSIEh1CAL
 Hartford, Conn, March 2.-OP) |-Democrats struck back today against charges by Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin they were engaged in cheap political maneuvers" on the dual-job holding bill.
 State Sen. Joseph B. Downes, Nor- wich, Democratic leader, accused the governor of becoming "hysterical", and charged "he had lost his per- spective."
 The bill as amended by the sen- ate, Downes said, Does not extend beyond reasonable reform" Fate of the bill remained uncer- tain. The house already has named a conference committee of two Re- publicans, E. Lea Marsh, Jr., Old Lyme, and George Jones, West Hart ford. The senate was expected to name its conference committee member soon.
 Given Full Power
 This committee was permitted ex- tensive leeway to act as it saw fit. It could recommend each chamber stick by its original action and thus kill the bill. Or it could re- quest the house or the senate to back down. It might even draft new bill.
 Democrats in corridor comments were angered at failure of the house leadership to name Democrat on the conference committee.
 Where is the minority member or the house committee?" one of them said sarcastically.
 The governors lengthy statement, the strongest he has issued since he became governor two months ago, excited considerable comment and speculation as to what he had in mind when he said the bill ought to be '.reconsidered."
 Questions for Governor The question in many minds was: | l. Would the governor rather see the bill killed than have the sen- ate amendments attached? Would he then take the issue before the people claiming he was for reform but was unable to move because of Democratic opposition? 2. Would he veto the bill if the senate amendments were retained? Political observers said Democrats also had major selling point" on the bill. They could assert, it was said, they went a step further than Republican and made the dual-job ban "all-inclusive."
 The entire situation, 1t was agreed generally, had now resolved itself into 8 desperate inter-party battle as to which side could claim credit for accomplishments achieved by the bill,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
NINE BERRIES MAKE QUART

Plant City, Fla, (UP)-C. w. Grimes, a Plant City strawberry grower, believes in raising big ber- ries. He brought to market here @ full quart which contained four berries on the bottom row and five berries on top.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-02
FORMER GOVERNOR
 HITS AT BALDWIN

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MARSHAL PETAIN
 IS AMBASSADOR

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New Zealand has one automobile for every six people.
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JUDGE MANTON
 WAS INDICTED

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NEW PONTIFF IS
 63 YEARS IUDAY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-13

When the history OF the motion pic
ture industry in America is written,
therell be several pages devoted to Doug
las Fairbanks, Sr. He was one of the
screens great performers. True most Of
his fame came in the days Of silent films,
but he had essayed talking roles with
considerable success. 1t was as the
swashbuckling hero that Fairbanks ar
rived at stardom. None OF your drawing
room comedies or melodramas with weepy
heroines for him. When Fairbanks acted
there was action from the moment he
came on the screen.
Once in while he would be slightly
miscast, but his exuberance and athletic
ability usually carried him through with
flying colors. He came TO the screen
from fairly successful stage career
which really began when he took the
leading role in Hawthorne of the
U. s. A." That made a matinee idol of
him. Little wonder when he appeared
in 1.-THE Lamb" on the screen few years
later that his name attracted immediate
attention. When Fairbanks himself
vaulted over an automobile he rocketed
right out into audiences laps.
From then on it was one procession of
acrObatic roles. From time to time he
brought famous character TO the screen
like Robin Hood Everyone marveled at
his agility at an age when most picture
stars were content with roles that were
more passive. Maybe it was ordained
that his death would be quick one He
leaped nimbly from the world OF flesh
and sorrows to that beyond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-13
Business on Good Behavior

American business has been behaving
remarkably well during the course OF
the European war, and Uncle Sam Is
openly pleased. 1t is true that the govern
ment, long before the war actually began,
took number OF precautions to nip IN
the bud any tendencies toward profiteer-
ing; and 1t Is also fact that there are
other devices ready just in case. But
these additional restrictions against en-
terprise may never need TO be imposed.
On the whole, after three months OF war,
the attitude of business has not changed
much For a little while after Britain de-
clared war on Germany, there was squirt
in activity and a rise in prices. But the
boom never took shape. 1t simply resolved
itself into process OF slow, sane progress.
No blook-sucking has been uncovered
no instances OF excessive profits or
unseemly conduct in the face OF death
and destruction. Production has gener-
ally increased, but In a more or less
normal manner. Some business men are
increasing their Inventories not because
they want TO realize huge profits later,
but because they want TO feel protected
against the possibility OF bottle-neck
Inarget II foreign demands become too
heavy Like everyone else, business lived
through the years Of the First World
War. 1t hasn't quite forgotten not
any more than It has forgotten that
deSolate day In the fall Of 1929 when the
postwar chapter came TO a sudden, eX-
pIosivc finish. Long before 1889 the gov
eminent started figuring out means OF
forestaling the disastrous results of
another war boom. But business was
doing 1t sown planning, making It's own
VOWS that never again would 1t snap at
the bait OF quick and fabulous war profits.
Twenty-Five years ago. industrialists in
the United States had no presidents to fall
back on. They had to make their own
experience. When war orders began roll
Ing IN, business men grabbed at them.
The orders began to increase New
plants had to be built, more men hired,
new machinery purchased new processes
developed. Without flinching, business
went ahead and expanded Things
looked satisfactory until suddenly the
orders stopped, and industry found itself
trying to maintain Unfortunately large pro-
duction units against reduced demand.
Today, there Is no immediate prospect
OF business expanding beyond the limits
OF Its normal production. Even though
orders for materials might suddenly start
pouring In, 1t would be long time before
most industrialists found themselves
crampel A great many of the facilities
set up during the last war still exist;
great many still lie idle 1t would take
some time to get industry back TO full
capacity. Business men have repeatedly
asserted they don't want war again. They
don't want II for the sound reason that
its's expensive. Neither they nor the
American people can afford to have
another war. After all, hitting the jack
pot doesn't mean very much II you have
to put 1t all back into the machine.