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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23
FAIRFIELD

All those not solicited for the meet
evening are to take cake, cream pie
or doughnuts.
Mrs. c. H. Baker Of Camden is
visiting her niece, Mrs. w. Z. Briggs
Of Newhall street Mr.. and Mrs
Briggs went to Camden for her on
Sunday.
Charles H. Gibson, patron Of Mer-
rymeeting Chapter, o. E. S., is in
Portland attending the Grand Lodge
OF the Order of Eastern Star.
Miss Edith Littlehale has resumed
her duties as domestic science teach
er after being the guest Of friends in
Skowhegan.
Mrs. Abbott Nelson will entertain
the Cosmos club at her home on Elm
street this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Totman are in
Portland for few days being there
IT, attend the Order Of Eastern Star.
Grand Lodge.
A. L. Trask of Bangor was a busi-
ness caller in town yesterday.
Mrs. Fred Hoyt has received word
that her son, Harold c. Levette Of the
U. S. Destroyer Mccormick, has been
very Ill DelHs Oh HoSpltdI snip at
Constantinople for some time.
A. N. LaReau Of Boston was in
town a short time yesterday.
Mrs. Stillman Curtis is III at her
home in Benton.
The annual roll call and supper Of
Good Will Rebekah Lodge will be
held Thursday evening.
Mrs. Marjorie Weber has returned
from a few weeks business trip to
Portland.
Mrs. Stella Jewell and Miss Sarah
Woodman are in Portland to attend
the Grand Lodge Of the Eastern
Star
Henry Kregar has returned to his
home in Cambridge, Mass, after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

To lovers Of jazz music. Water
villes Main street is perfect place
to pass leisure hours. Almost any
time it is possible to hear the latest
hits being played on a piano, phono-
graph or by some orchestra. On lower
Main street a shoeshining parlor has
both player piano and monograph
and on good days the windows in the
top of the Soper store are thrown
open and the air filled with instru-
mental and vocal music. On the
upper part Of Main street three more
shoeshining parlors contribute to the
entertainment. The Elks' hall being
the dance center of the city, one can
hear the various orchestras playing
almost any evening from $50 to IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

unacceptable facts still insists that
the fight is over" and that prohibi
ton is here to stay" is the victim Of
civic and moral sleeping sickness.
Friends Of prohibition, advocates Of
law, and those who believe any policy
adopted by the American people is
not only entitled to fair test, but
must have it to prevent failure Of the
American system, are squarely chal e.
lenged to fight or quit. Only the first
phase of the prohibition fight is won.
The second will be harder.
The only thing that will save the
day is an enforcement program which
has punch and staying power. that is
a mixture of militancy and education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Frank X. Shaw. Mark Bartlett, A.. A..
Matthew, c. H. Atchley. A. D. Bill
ings, Paul Woodwork, Lewis Levine.
Waterville;
John e. Nelson. Benedict F. Maher.
Frank Southland. Ralph Farris,
Herbert Locke, Emery o, Beane.
Arthur F. Tiffin, j. b. Perkins. Au-
gusta;
Frank Ames, Norridgewock:
Carl c. Jones, Portland;
viii C.Atkins, Ernest L. Goodspeed,
Gardiner;
Henry L. Hunton, Oakland;
p. A. Smith, Geo. M. Chapman,
Harold Weeks, Fairfield.
Sheriff Cummings has appointed
deputies c. H. Harrington of Water
Vile, and Paul Demers Of Gardiner.
to assist him at this term of court.
The morning session was taken up
in calling the docket and assigning
cases for trial.
During the afternoon session some
court matters were heard.
The jury will report for duty to-
morrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

passing d SHUT ClIN6 WIFI MS parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Kregar.
D. L. Gray is confined to his home
on Winchester street by illness.
Mrs. Fannie Hall of Brooks is Wis
iting friends in town.
The American Legion Auxiliary
has a good supply of peoples ready
for the poppy sale to be held Satur-
day. the funds being used for the
disabled soldiers.
Miss Lena Quincy has returned
Portland, where she has been with
friends for several weeks.
Mrs. Vira Emery of Madison is the
guest of Mrs. Eugene Holt.
Jack Trumbull and father Of Bos-
ton are in town with friends and
will leave today for Bakers Pond.
where they will enjoy an outing.
Miss Musa Richardson Of Farming
ton Normal school recently passed a
few days at her home in Fairfield.
Her sister, Miss Avis Richardson
passed the weekend with her in
Harrington.
Maurice Emery went with an auto
party to Belfast Sunday, going from
there to Northport.
3AA' duu MIS-. Leslie WILCOX joined
an auto party Sunday, consisting Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Wilcox and
Mrs. Preston Libby. The party passed
the day in Oakland.
Miss Gladys Drawn is confined to
her home with the measles.
Miss Pearl Richardson was the
guest of Miss Ada Wiley of Benton.
Thursday night.
Miss Maud Chapman Of waterville
mas been passing few days with
her sister, Mrs. Frazer Gee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gleason of
Greenvliie. have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Howe.
Mrs. Theo Adams has returned to
her home in Auburn. She was &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23
Announce Winners
COburn WOmen's
Prize Speaking

The prize winners in the third annual
Coburn prize speaking contest held in
the Colby College chapel Monday eve
ming were announced during the chapel
period of the members of the women's
division yesterday morning.
First prize was awarded to Miss
Melva Mercedes Mann '23 of Midtown;
second to Miss Marion Daton Brown
"a of Waterville. The third and
fourth prizes were divided between
Miss Donnie Campbell Getchell "a of
Pittsffeld and Miss Mary Elizabeth
Gordon "a of Rowley, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23
There is one thing which is lacking

There is one thing which is lacking
in this city and that is a few suit
able seats or benches in Castonguay
Park. Thomas Hurd, who runs the
peanut and candy stand in the
square, remarked last night that at
least a dozen people had inquired if
there were any seats in that vicinity.
He said that there had not been a
day this spring that groups of wom-
en- had not asked the same question
and had waited around for the car.
Although the Lewiston car goes up
to the waiting room before leaving
the city, there are many people from
out of town that do not know this
and consequently wait on the corner
of Common and Main streets for
its arrival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

A sign over the hole in Main
street in front Of the United Shoe
store. which reads mo fishing" at
tracted quite a bit of attention yes
terday. Just above this ditch is a
pile Of dirt which holds the water
back and half Of the street on the
west side is flooded. One gentleman
who wore a light pair of pants was
badly peeved as car drove up to the
curb and precipitated a quantity of
muddy water on the lower part of
his trousers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

w. I. Reed, director of the Maine
department Of the Near East Relief
was in Waterville yesterday making
arrangements for the clothing cam
palgn. The work will be done locally
by the Chamber of Commerce. The
campaign will be held on May rs and
20. Miss Edna Clark will be at the
City Council rooms to receive cloth
ing at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23
SUPERIOR COURT
The May Term Of the Superior
Court for .kennebec County
Convenes at WaterviIle
WaterVilIe. Nav

Waterville. May %.
The May term of the Superior
Court for Kennebec County convened
here at 10 o'clock today, Hon. Fred
Emery Beane, Justice presiding.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr..
Knickerbocker Of Waterville.
The following members of the bar
were in attendance upon the court
during the day: Carroll U. Perkins,
A. H. Letourneau, Thomas Weeks,
c. A. Blackington. James A. Boyle,
A. ]. Crafty. E. E. Peacock, Frank
Plumstead. II. d. Eaton, Cyril Jolly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23
No More Dandruff

The sure way to abolish dandruff Is
to destroy the germ that causes 1t. To
do this quickly and safely there is
nothing so good as Partisan Sage--the
best hair and scalp treatment. Stops
itching scalp and falling hair. Ask at
Sexton's Pharmacy or any drug or
toilet counter for Partisan Sage. It's
guaranteed,-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

The Hook and Ladder Co. was
out last night on the big Stutz truck
putting up ladders on the high
school and taking the difficult cor
nes Of the city. The men gave a
fine demonstration Of ladder raising.
raising the high ladder from the
truck in a. seconds and from the
ground in 30 seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Thomas Bourgoin, Of 18 Gold
street, had an X-ray examination
taken Of his hand yesterday after
noon. It was found that all tho
fingers except the thumb were bad
ly fractured. Mr.. Bourgoin was at
work last Wednesday in the Lock-
wood mill when he caught his hand
in the pickers. It was reported Mon
day that he was improved. but his
condition was not realized as serious
then
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Harry Spencer has returned from
Troutdale. where he passed the
weekend, fishing. He reports the
hshlng very good but not compared
with that Of past years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23
Pile Sufferers

Don't become despondent-trv Dr
Leonhardts HEM-ROID-no greasy
salves-No cutting-a harmless RENEE
dy that is guaranteed to quickly b0aE
ISM all misery or costs nothing.-Sex.
tons Pharmacy.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

A. B. Cornforth of Danvers, Mass,
who passed two days at the home
OF l.. 0. Dow, left yesterday for
Montville to attend the ceremonies
at the burial Of his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sylvester
., clinton were in the city on bust
noes today. They have sold their
ta-m in Clinton and expect to move
som to Shawmut. where they have
purchased another farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Mrs. Sarah Bragg OF Keene, N. H.,
arrived here today for two months
VISIT to her son, Evan H. Bragg of
Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Miss Helen Fuller returned yes
terday from Skowhegan after pass
ing the weekend at the home of
Miss Faustena Hapsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Mrs. S. ]. Savage, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Savage and Mr.. and Mrs.
]. r. Ormsby Of Fitchburg. Mass,
came to Waterville yesterday by
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Dorothea Dix Tent, Daughters Of
Veterans, will hold their regular
meeting this evening at 100. Sup
| per for the members will be served
at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Tommy Levene and Company are
IN the city. where they will play the
Silver Theatre. for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

g Omer Commandery. Knights
remplar will hold a stated conclave
mis- evening at 741 at the Masonic
,smole. There will be regular bust
noes and balloting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

ror,ton Cook, who has been fish,
~ az Lake MoXie. returned yester-
!. ~. ,enorting a good catch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

pchard Jobber of Augusta. for
.a,lv Of this city. has returned to
II. home after visiting friends here
Inv q short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Miss George Billings, municipal
court stenographer was a caller in
Augusta yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

The ladies' Aid of the Methodist
,,urch will meet this afternoon
, Nth Mrs L. C. Pollard at her home
an the First Rangeway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Father Philip Desjardins will re-
turn to his home in Westbrook, after
assisting in the Forty Hours at the
st. Francis de Sales church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Winchester of
New York are visiting in Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

A. F. Patterson of Houlton
srived in Watervile Sunday on a
business trip. Mr.. Patterson is
thinking of coming to this part of
he state to live. He came through
IN an automobile and he reported
the roads n very good condition all
tle WAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Fred w. Lee. court stenographer
arrived in Waterville yesterday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

,,,r Dudley of the Low King Co.,
vas in Benton last evening for a
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

w. M. Hannem Of East Liverpool,
O., arrived in Waterville yesterday on
a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

A. L. T. Cummings Of the Uni
versity of Maine Extension service
Is in Waterville on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

6 J. Tuper of Morrill, avenue. is
two friends in New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

~ knott of New York City was
Susiness caller in the city yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

CONGRESSMAN John f. Nelson of
,ueusta, was in the city on business
.,e.erday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

| companied by her nephew, Burton
Lemore. who will remain for a visit.
Ladies Night will be observed at
Victor Grange next Saturday evenins.
May 26. The committee having
charge consists Of Kate B. Ellis, Maud
Marcia and Eva Otis. The ladies are
each requested to bring homemade
candies, cake and such. which will be
on sale during the evening. A social
hour will follow the program.
NYES' CORNER Allen Horne.
who has been sick the past week, is
much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Bowden. who
passed week at their farm in
Hinckley. were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Henderson Wednesday.
Charles Clough of Waterville was
guest Of Earl Currier Sunday.
Ward Chapman Of North Fairfield
has finished loading car Of potatoes
at Noble Siding, to be shipped to
market.
Richard Devine and William Reddin
or Auburn passed the week end at
the formers home in this place. re-
turning to Auburn Sunday evening.
Charles Lashess of Waterville was
the guest OF his son, Perley and wife.
Sunday.
Robert Koran is building a garage
Tor Frank Lanlaise' Of Shawmut,
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Pope Of Wa
terville. were guests Of friends in this
place Thursday evening. ::
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

MAYOR Leon o. Tebbetts has gone
Vow York on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

,ucy Hurd OF East Getchell street
shopping in Augusta, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Ted Branch and Edward Pooler Of
the Redington furniture store were
In Albion Monday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Kerr Of Rum
ford are visiting in the city for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

vision are making extensive plans
for the celebration Of Ivy Day on
Saturday by athletic events, q pro-
gram of stunts and the Ivy dinner.
The complete program will be an
nounced Thursday afternoon.
The regular meeting of the w. s.
Heath Circle was held in the G.. A..
r. hall last evening with a large
attendance. A picnic supper was
served at $50 and the regular bust
ness meeting, followed by the initia-
ton of candidates, was held at 7.3O.
Plans were made for Memorial Day
and the ladies voted to meet next
Monday and Tuesday afternoons. to
make wreaths for decorating the
soldiers graves. All members are
requested to bear this in mind,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Percy Taylor Of China village was
a business caller in the city yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

,,.enh Hodgkins of Augusta was
w. city on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Fred Emery Beane of Hallowell Is
In Waterville on official business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Levin of Houl-
ton were visiting in the city yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Jack McQuinn Of Boston was 8
business caller in the city yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Mrs. Jennie A. Fogg of Fairfield.
spent Monday night in the city with
relatives and left yesterday morn
Ing for Sioux City. Iowa. where she
will visit her son and daughter,
Maurice Fogg and Mrs. Charles
Hickman. for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Michael Powers Of Togus. is visit
ing in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23

Fli ";.r Opera House-"A Front
". story" all star cast; Isabelle
lssS in Just a Mother" comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23
STATE OF MAINE

Kennebec, SIS. Superior Court. Nav
Term at Waterville, 1923. Trial List
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-23
curATRE ATTRACTIONS

.nvrsDAY AND THURSDAY
",,,,res-Big special cast, Lights
waw York." all star cast, out
., ~. If the Sea-" comedy, 1.-THE
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-06
NEW AMERICAN OPERA

"Snow Bird" by Theodore Stearns American COM
poser has just been given its first showing in Chicago
Civic Opera Association 1t is said to have been very
favorably received. Beautiful indeed is the score"
says Musical America "The music is modern but not
distorted 1t abounds in singable melody and the
ballet music is especially charming
This is pleasant news, adding to the general feel
ing that not only music in America, but American
music aso is looking up. There time when be-
lief current that good American opera would be
forthcoming. Since have emerged from the super
stton that all good music must perforce have been
made in Europe there has been more freedom OF
thought in musical circles. This has led not only to
greater variety and richness in American composition
but also to greater open-mindedness on the part OF
hearers and critics.
Nine operas by American composers have been
given by the Metropolitan, from time to time some OF
them with fair success. About the same number have
been given Chicago but not all with the best singers
and setting. Snow Bird" had happier opportunity
and was received accordingly.
Operas dealing with American life have so far
been ackingperhaps because librettiss and compos-
ers shy from the realistic. But that may come, with
poet great enough to made modern life poetic.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-06
JUDICIAL MAJORgTYES

Some critics of the proposal to require than
fivetofour majority in the supreme court in declar
ing laws unconstitutional seem oddly to miss the
point.
majority is majority, they insist, and not to be
questioned whether in legal decision political
election If majority of one is good million
in an election, they say, why not on the bench?
1t might be answered that as matter of fact,
small election majority is usually questioned And
though official count may establish the close win
ner in office, it is not always morally convincing.
This element of moral debut and dissatisfaction
is likely to enter into any judicial decision that has
the sanction of the smallest possible margin of judges.
MAJ ority of onehalf of judge declaring law of
congress unconstitutional automatically annuls that
law, matters stand but does not satisfy the pub
lie.
The personal equation is recognized factor
the bench, elsewhere When one judge holds the
balance of power-and that has happened several
times in recent years-that one man may undo some
thing sanctioned by big majority of congress and
big maj ority of the American people And he may
do it honestly enough but mistakenly. For few people
will say that judge of the supreme court of the
United States is infable If there nfalibility
in that court the judges would not disagree they do
and individual judges would reverse their judg
ments, as they have been known to do.
The purpose in demanding slightly larger major
y than five to four vital cases, is to make it
certain that the court is right and will not have to
verse itself subsequently, That would make the public
acquiesce more readily in the DECISIONS and thus up
hold the courts authority
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-06

stop! You re hurting me!' howle I
a voice.
"What s iaate How can hura
busting brush?' asked the bun
ny, and he pulled harder than eveA
"You haven't the busting brush.
You have hold of my tail. Oh, don 1
pull it off! Don It pull my tail off I
howled the Fox, for he it was. AM
he was so frightened and filled witt
pain at Uncle Wiggily s pulls OF
his tail that the Fox scrambled SouS
from under the stove and jurflpe.
out of the window. So he didR,
nibble the bunny's ears.
"Ha! Hal" laughed the bunny a
he found the busting brush behin'
the stove and finished cleaning TIL
kitchen. "1hat was funny mistak
to make! Ha! Hat
think so myself; don't you
But if the egg beater doesn't try Il
pick overcoats off the hat tree be
fore they are ripe, I'll tell you mex
about Uncle Wiggily's taffy.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-06
GOVERNMENTAL REFORMS

The legislative branch of government usually gets
most of the knocks, but generally speaking the execu
tive branch in its departmental work, usually shows
more neffciency. There is hopeful talk now of re-
form in that quarter
Administrative departments naturally tend to los
silize Bureaus developed for all kinds of duties,
and that brings bureaucracy-a sort of mechanical
system with clumsy and over-deveoped machinery, fu
tile routine activities interfering with each other dup
locations and all-round awkwardness and wastefulness
This is partly the result of natural growth in the
departments and natural resistance of routine minds
to new methods is largely the fault of congress,
which creates the departments and prescribes their
duties.
Congress now has in its hands a sweeping plan for
reorganization of the executive departments submitted
by the president. The most important changes sug-
gested are the consolidation of the and de-
partments in department of defense, with under
secretaries for navy and the enlargement of the
postotfice department into department of communi
cation, with authority mails telephones, teie-
graphs and radio; and the creation of depart
ment of education and welfare with assistant secre-
tary for public health There would be also many
minor consultations and transfers of bureaus and sub
divisions.
Nearly all of the proposed changes seem pro-
gressve and busnessike in character and calculated
to increase the efficiency of administration and save
money at the same time. The plan calls for careful
study and cannot be acted at Action however
will be expected from the next congress There ought
to be such shakeup at least once in half century