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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
State Supreme Court Rules Against Loew Injunction

with the employers business no long CT exists.
 "The question then is at what point will picketing be held to be unjustifiable because the labor strug- gle of which it is an incident has ceased. Into the determination of that question various factors may enter.
 "Thus, to mention a few: The em- ployer may be able to establish that he can, despite the efforts of labor, carry on his business in the usual and normal way; it may appear that there is no one whom continuance of the picketing could benefit: or- ganized labor may have withdrawn it's support and only the sporadic efforts of few individuals continue: the interference with the employers business may have ceased to have as its object Q bona flde effort to serve the interests of labor and have become no more than an effort to injure the employer.
 "Where labor has in good faith continued in a bona fide effort to serve It's interests, the underlying test is whether or not there is long CT any reasonable expectation that the picketing can accomplish c iegi- timate purpose which t seeks to bring about"
 The Loews strike began August i4. 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17

Hartford, Conn, May 17.-(UP)- The supreme court ruled today that injunctions against strike picketing should not be issued where there is reasonable expectation that the picketing can accomplish 8 legiti- mate purpose which it seeks to bring about"
 The decision, in which two of the five justices dissented, ordered a new trial in the case of the E. M. Loew's Enterprise Incorporation which last May was granted an in junction restraining the American Federation of Labor from picketing its theater here during a dispute over union recognition and the pro- posed hiring of company union pro- jectionists.
 The injunction was granted on grounds the strike had ended.
 The supreme court opinion, writ ten by Chief Justice William M, Maltbie. asserted "the court has not found that there was no reasonable expectation that the picketing would attain the object sought by the de- fendants."
 "One limitation upon the right to picket" Justice Maltbie wrote. "is that when it ceases to serve the ptir- pose it seeks to accomplish. no mat ter how legitimate that purpose may be, the justification for interference
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
AMERICAN DOCTOR
 DEFENDS STORY
Five=Year=O Old Girl Did Give Birth to Boy as
 Reported

Lima, Peru, May 17-(UP)-Dr. Eugene MacCornack, American American surgeon formerly of Wis consin, said today that Lima Medina Indian girl of less than six year of age who gave birth to son, had missed infancy entirely"
 Dr. MacCornack, a member of the American College of Surgeons and founder of the MacCornack Clinic at Whitehall, Wis, is in practice here. He followed the case of Lima from the time medical att tention was first drawn to it.
 There is no question but that Lima is less than six years old" he said. That is borne out of her milk teeth and the size of her bones. So far as I know the case is without precedent
 Dr. MacCornack called attention to the excess of calcium in the girls body saying it had aided her in bearing normal baby.
 Dr. MacCornack examined Lima yesterday afternoon with Dr. Hipo- tito Larrabure, director of the maternity hospital at which she gave birth to her son. He said she was still "a very sick girl" ,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
MRS. STOECKEL IS
 DONOR TO MUSIC
$1,OO0,OO0 Is Bequeathed to Trust Fund for Exten=
 SiOns of Courses

Norfolk, Conn, May 17-UP)- The will of Mrs. Ellen Battell Stoeckel revealed today she had created a trust fund of $1,000,000 for extension courses in music, art and literature at Yale university and to convert her estate her into a musical and art center.
 Mrs. Stoeckel, patron of music festivals here for many years, pro- yided that the music shed on her estate be improved, or new one be, constructed at a cost of ap- proximately $500,000. Her home is to house a valuable collection of pictures and antiques and trustees are given authority to construct a new building, if necessary.
 The music festivals, which at tracted hundreds from all parts of the country, are to be continued yearly or at three-year periods, at the discretion of the trustees.
 The estate comprises about 200 acres, the Stoeckel mansion, a community house and the music shed.
 Additional bequests includ ed $60,000 to the Litchfield County university club; $10.O00 to the Con- necticut Historical Society of Hartford and $10,O00 to the New England Conservatory of Music. Mrs. Stoeckel died May 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
BRITAIN FACES NEW TROUBLES
Palestine May Disrupt Any Attempt 10 Pacify All
 of Europe ..-.
lBy United Pressl

Great Britain's campaign for an anti-aggression front spread beyond Europe's boundaries today with strong threats of trouble in the Near East.
 Three developments marked ne- gotiations between the rival Brit ish-led and German-led blocs:
 1-Britain's cabinet apparently approved a new note to Soviet Rus sia making concessions in the gen. eral direction of a limited mutual aid pact intended to bring the Soviets into the united front.
 2-The Scandinavian countries - Norway, Sweden and Finland-po- litely rejected Germany's offer of non-aggression pacts on the grounds that they were neutrals and good friends of the Reich and therefore did not believe such pacts necessary Denmark was scheduled to accept a similar offer.
 3-PaleStine again became the sore spot of the British empire as Jews called general strike for tomorrow in protest against the British white paper" to be published to- night, outlining projected solution of the Arab-Jewish conflict in the Holy land. In addition to seeking to placate the Arabs as an import ant strategic move in the near east the British were reported in Paris to be attempting to line up all o1 the Moslem states as a part of tht anti-aggression front.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
"Shoot To Kill" Orders Given Troops At Mines This Was in Answer to Threat of Unions to Get Rid of Militia-UniOn Officials Warn President
 Roosevelt of Danger
BY WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE United Press Staff Correspondent

tOAAtCu AVS0 0e1AA NVAANSPVAhAShsy
 Harlan, Ky, May 17.-UP)--Na- tional Guardsmen patrolling Harlan County coal mines had "shoot-to- kill" orders today because of an im- piled union threat to remove the militias intimidation"
 The order was announced by Brig. Gen. Ellerbe Garter, in command of the 810 guardsmen, and followed an appeal by officials of the United Mine Workers of America to Presi- dent Roosevelt for withdrawal of the troops which have protected mines operating on a non-rnion basis since Sunday.
 Union officials warned the presi- dent in telegram that union miners and citizens near Creech's Mine at Twila, Ky, were threatening "to remove the intimidation of soldiers and machine guns who are block ading highways" They feared riot ing and bloodshed" if troops remain in the county.
 Carter said the "shoot-to-kill" or der applied whenever necessary" He declined to explain further.
 Judge Was Interested
 Meanwhile, County Judge c. E.. Ball, who requested Gov. A. B.. (Happy) Chandler to send the state militia here after Sheriff Herbert Cawood refused operators appeals for troops, confirmed union charges that he had a financial interest in the reopening of the mines.
 Ball said he owned land and stores in the Crummies Creek Coal com pany, Crummies, Ky, and the High Splint Coal company, High Splint, Ky. Both companies are operating on limited basis under National Guard protection.
 The soldiers began their third day of duty at the mines this morning with tension still high.
 National Guard officials believed that only two more coal companies, in addition to the q that opened yesterday, would resume operations today. They are the Kentucky Car dinal Coal corporation, Cardinal, Kl.. and the Southern Mining Co.,, h. sull, Ky. Both are located at the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
STATE MAY REST IN THREE WEEKS
Brown May Conclude Tes= timony By End of Week;
 Acorn Near End

Warren M. Brown, expert ac- countant for the state in the Wa terbury conspiracy trial, is expected to conclude his direct testimony by the end of this week or early next week. Unless Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn has large number of surprise witnesses to call follow ing Brown, there is probability that the state will rest its case before Decoration day.
 Cross-examination of Brown by members of the defense corps of counsel is expected to be protracted but 1t is doubted that Brown will be on the stand as long as was James P. Purcell, chief accountant for the lcontroller,s office since 1880. Pur- cell spent 19 days on the stand. Other Accountants Present
 Since Brown started testifying two and sometimes three account ants, representing the George H Kingsley Company, in addition to the three officials of the firm or trial, have sat at the counsel table conferring with Defense Attorney Benjamin Slade.
 Slade represents the three account ants charged with conSpiring to de- fraud the city of more than mill lion dollars.
 The appearance of Brown on the stand today was his sixth, and ap- parently he has traversed the larger part of his trend of testimony, con- corning records revealing transac- tions of the various accused.
 Defense counsel have been silent concerning the expectant duration of their side of the case. There is little probability, however, that the case will be completed before late July or August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
SWEDISH FLYER
 NOT HEARD FROM

London, May 17.-(UP).-The air ministry was without news today of Carl Backman, young Swedish aviator, who left Newfoundland yesterday morning on an attempted Bolo flight across the Atlantic to Stockholm, Sweden.
 Backman was flying light mono plane, not equipped with radio. His tharted course would carry him well north of the British Isles, probably bver or near the Farce Islands.
 Airmen here doubted that Back
 nan was going to make Stockholm |hon-stop. The cruising speed of his blanc is a little over 100 miles an hour and his course about 2,500 miles. He left Botwood, Newfound- land, at $40 a. m., EDT. yesterday hnd should have reached his goal in hbout A hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
First English Sovereign
 To Tread Canadian Soil In Almost 2 Centuries
Youth Tries To Scale White House Enclosure To Assassinate President

Washington May 17-(UP)A White House policeman today scale the White House fence on Executive Avenue
 Frank Joseph Twers 22 of Phlade pba told wanted asassnate the president the people, He held for mental observation.
 T. said the had cobblestone pockene pockets Grimes turned the suspect to of the metropolitan police Twe police here yesterday bus from Philadelphia
 of work and that President Roose at o'clock Philadelphia and that his intention to with the stone and assassnate the president Roosevelt good to people and wha this country needed a dictator
 said he of German descent
 He to observation Galinger hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
Royal Couple Quit Liner at lO:35 This Morning
 After Long Voyage LANDS OF CANADA
 SACRED TO BRITONS Most of Military Might of Dominion on Hand to
 Give Welcome
BY WEBB MILLER United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Quebec, May IT. = (UP) - A British sovereign trod Canadian soil today for the first time since the Dominion of the Maple Leaf came under the sway of the Union Jack almost two centuries ago. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, bound on a long and arduous trip through Canada and to the United States, disembarked from the Empress of Australia at 10:35, EDT.
 Cheers of "Long live the king" rang out from thousands of throats and their majesties, rulers of peoples who speak 250 tongues, also were saluted in the alien language of French speaking Canadians = "Vivent leurs majesties."
 King George trod soil sacred to Britons on this, the first occasion that ruler of Great Britain has visited this new world outpost of empire. Where he and the Queen walked today General James Wolfe. a British military genius, died from wounds suffered in a battle that won western wilderness for England.
 Cheers Rose Early
 Hours before the Empress of Aus tralia was nudged into journeys end by three tugs cheers rippled along the bank of the St. Lawrence where thousands of British subjects were straining eyes through the morning sunshine for a glimpse of their monarchS.
 The cheers Swelled to a welcome roar when two figures appeared on the promenade deck of the vessel that had made a tedious trip through fog and ice. It was the king, wearing a blue uniform and cooked hat fan admiral of the fleet and the queen dressed in dove gray gown with gray fox furs and gray halo hat.
 Much of the military might of the Dominion was mustered around the wharf to guard their majesties. A company of Scarlet-Coated Cana dian Grenadiers in tall bearskins stood in an unwavering line with naked bayonets glittering. Repre- sentatives of the navy and local police were there, too, and the bright coats of Royal Canadian Mounted Police made red dots in the crowd.
 Two Men First Aboard
 At 10:18 a. m. two men went up the gang plank of the Empress of Australia, both of them dressed in the gold-laced uniforms and ostrich plumed hate - the levee dress of a privy councillor. They were W. L.. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, and Ernest LaPointe, Do minion Minister of Justice.
 They extended the official greet ings of the New World to these monarch from the Old World and then, at l0:35 a. m., EDT, the royal party went slowly down the gang plank and set foot on Canadian soil
 Eight chefs who had prepared their .majesties' meals on the voyage from England leaned over the rail and waved adieu as the king and queen disembarked.
 Guns In Royal Salute
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
Minor CourtJu Judgeships Face New Controversy
Reported Compromise on 5O=5O Split Is Liable to Be Upset Senator Thornhill Back in G. O. P. Fold
 May Disrupt All Plans

Hartford, Conn.,, May 17-UP)- Legislative leaders working on a compromise" minor court judge ship slate met again today and were reported nearly ready to submit a list of nominations to the judiciary committee. Authoritative sources said 50-50 split on the court jobs was being made by Republicans and Democrats. This did not mean, these quarters said. that court judgeships in each town would be divided. Rather, it meant there would be an equal division on the basis of the entire slate.
 Reports of near-agreement came after the constitutional amendments committee voted fa- vorable report on bill providing the governor, rather than the leg iSlature, make nominations for min- or court judgeships.
 Not Effective Until 1943
 If adopted by the General As sembly, this measure would not be- come effective until 1943.
 Gov. Baldwin promised Democra- tic leaders recently he would use his influence to have the legislature pass such a bill. on this assurance, Democrats voted for the governors minor court reform program, with out amendment.
 The constitutional amendments committee, it was reported, was not unanimous on the nominations bill. Several members reserved their rights to speak against it when it reaches the floor.
 Senate Democrats Shaken
 Senate Democrats were thrown into turmoil late yesterday when ru- mors spread Sen. John S. Thornhill Brookfield insurgent Republican, had conferred with Gov. Baldwin and that groundwork was being laid for his return to the Republican fold Democrats feared discussions on the minor court judgeship nominations would be jeopardized by the move since Thornhill's vote controls the senate.
 Reliable quarters said. however the Thornhill action would not af- feet the judgship situation.
 Sen. Thornhill was non n-commit-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
Stores Prepare Suburban Day Bargains On Thursday

Shoppers. from all outlying dis tricts will flock to Waterbury to- morrow to take advantage of the outstanding bargains offered by city merchants in observance of the popular Suburban Day.
 Opportunities for incredible sav- ings will be offered in every line of merchandise, from complete suites of furniture to the indiSpen- able pair of shoes. Hardware stores will feature all kinds of useful coin- modities for the garden and the farm, while haberdashers will dis- pAy their tempting spring wares.
 Aware from past experience that Suburban Day is no blurby lure,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
ALMA CHUCK HAD
 $1e9,00O ESTATE

Winsted, Conn.,. May l7. = (UP) = Alma Gluck zimbalist, noted bperat singer. who died last De- Eember, left an estate of $i89.000. ac- bording to an inventory on file today tn probate court. M
 Her husband. Efram zimbalist, khe violinist. was given tho life use s ftlie real estate at New Hartford lnd the life use of the residue of .e residue of the estate after be- 1uesta have been distributed.
 Upon his death. tho estate will be divided among their three children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
STRIP AUTO THIEF
 ROUGHLY TREATED

Cambridge, Mass. May 17 --(UP) = A score of Massachusetts Insti- tute of Technology students early to- day captured an alleged automobile strip" thief and threatened to string him up" after padding him unless he named his two confer- crates who escaped.
 Police arrived at a fraternity house to find the students attempting to hoist ialvatore Celebrase. IT. Of eomeryille to . moose which dangled from chandelier. Later, thcs are rested Anthony J. zagami. 2i. and Leo Battaiioni. 2i. also of somer- vile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
C-MEN ARREST
 ONE MURDERER
Man Caught in Cleveland But Police Refuse to
 Give Him Up

t t-~. 4 l ,fe
 Philadelphia. May 17.-(UP)-G- men arrested today one of five fugi- tives sought in connection with Philadelphia's mass murder corpora tion less than 12 hours after they had actively entered the case.
 Dominick Rodeo, wanted for the three men in boat" drowning of Joseph Arena, one of the more than 100 victims of the merchants of death, was picked up by federal agents in Cleveland. At the same time the G-men were reported clos ing in on the other fugitives, in- cluding Mrs. Rose Carina, the kiss of death" woman.
 The warrants for the arrest of the five fugitives were turned over to G-men last night.
 The district attorneys office an- nounced that Rodeo would be brought here immediately and be given a hearing on murder ac- cessory charge in connection with the drowning of Arena, who was pushed from fishing boat off Sea Isle City, N. J.
 Arenas wife, Anna, already is held as one of the arsenic widows to which the fantastic syndicate catered. Authorities claim that Paul Petrillo, Herman Petrillo and Nor ris Uouis the Rabbi Bolber also were involved in Arenas death.
 Refuse to Give Him Up
 Cleveland, May 17-(UP)-Police today refused to surrender to Fed eral Bureau of Investigation agents Dominick Rodeo,. wanted in Phila- delphia's murder syndicate inves- tigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17

cial prosecutor, Attorney John H. Cassidy informed Judge Ernest A. Inglis that "if we are driven to it, we will have to pursue our only remedy" Later it was admitted that the remedy" was consideration of mo- ton for mistrial.
 Judge Warns Jury Judge Inglis ordered the jury to "take no note of" the remark of AL corn, but refused to follow Attorney Cassidy's suggestion that he warn" the states attorney to cease making such statements.
 In answer to motion by Attor- ney Patrick Healey that the tes- timony of Warren Brown concern : ing payments of city funds to John- ston be stricken, Alcorn said, "These statements stand behind one hundred per cent. What we have revealed with respect to John ston is exactly what the plan was that was inaugurated when the mayor Crank HayeS) put his sig nature to the contract with Levy in 1931."
 Levy is Attorney Edward G. Levy of New Haven, who has confessed I to the charge of conspiracy and testified in court that he split fees of more than $100.o00 with city of- ficials, based on a contract for re- duction of utility rates here.
 Turn To Frankie Burns
 At the conclusion of the .testi- mony concerning payments by the city of $2ll 900 to Johnson, 8 New York broker and defendant, Spe- cial Prosecutor Alcorn turned to payments made by the city to Frank J. (Burns) Santalucia of Waterbury, another defendant, and alleged "fa- vored contractor"
 The basis of Attorney Patrick Healey,s motion that the testimony against Johnston be stricken out was contained in the statement:
 Asks For Strike Out
 T move to strike out the en- tire testimony of this witness. Yes terday 1t was admitted conditional Ily on the promise of the states at torney that he would connect the payment of money to Johnston with others in this case. He has utterly Hailed to do so"
 Special Prosecutor Alcorn denied that he had made such a promise, land admitted that if he had it would be impossible to fulfill it, for the records have been destroyed. He then stated that from the transactions and dealings of the Waterbury Trust Company, the splIts and kickbacks that have been made can be drawn so clearly"
 His face scarlet, and his voice at Ia high pitch, Attorney Cassidy shouted, There is no evidence of any kickbacks, if the court pleases. {"
 T move that the statement be stricken out and it seems to me these constant unfair statements made by the states attorney, that the only remedy the defendants have should be to pursue the only remedy we have. I think the court should warn the states attorney not Ito make these statements. They're unfair and prejudicial."
 Warning Not Sufficient
 T respectfully submit that just a
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17

rural bargain hunters, as well as city dwellers who have been on the lookout for the feature. will throng Waterbury's streets tomorrow laden with incredible bargains and keen for more. The unexpected gift will also be among their valuable pur- chases, as many merchants are offering practically free articles, fin exchange for the hare trifie.
 Colorful will be the shopping par ade, as from early morning every type of conveyance will bring thou- sands to the popular city marts.
 Scan the advertisements appear Ing In tho Democrat tonight. and set the clock for cockcrow to avoid the traffic crush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
BILL TO GET RID
 OF SOME LAWYERS

Tallahassee. Fla, May i7 -- tUP) - A trial to blow under every third lawyer in Florida and relieve the congestion in that profession was be- fore legislative committee today.
 Representative scoheld. who irtro- duced 1t. advocated 1.-two plowings c year by means similar to those used in crop control,'
 The bill was referred to the house committee on livestock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
State Budget Unbalanced to Sum of $1, 1885, ,OOO By Committee Report

Hartford, 17-UP)-The by the appropriations committee today unbalance of approximately S1S3500O
 expenditures the years at $53,1O42So
 Estimated income for the period S51 126S,576. legislative this raising the deficit Receiving consideration methods Raising the liquor tax from 60 to S a gallon. g. Raising the gasoline tax cent
 or additional Badwins
 
 and not for use in connection with running
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
Trial Jury Could
 Draw differences, Claims Prosecutor
Were Splits, Kickbacks' Attorney Cassidy Enraged Issues Warning to Court
BY JOSEPH F. DONAHUE Democrat Staff RepOrter)

Statements of Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Acorn in the Waterbury conspiracy trial today that the jury could nferences of splits and kckbacks of city funds paid John S. Johnston according to testimony of States from defense counsel Enraged at the statement of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 17 (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through May 18th, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $6,514,947,6S9.3
 Receipts s4.ss2,26s,ss4.ss S5,s5s, ,15s, ,ss7.5s
 Gross Deficit ss,o4o.4Ss,7o2.76 sl,l5s.7s4.s21.75
 Net Deficit $s,Oos,sS4,5o2.76 s1.oss, ,474.o71.75
 Cash Balance sS, .6s1.55417 $2,724.sSs, ,f7s.7s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-17

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