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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
RECORD HOLDER BEGINS AIR TOUR

Kansas City.--J. D. Brock, sports man fiier who holds the record of more than 400 consecutive daily flights, has begun a series of air. plane trips which within the year will take him to every state in the union on an inspection visit to every major airport.
 MT Brooks purposes include the promotion of private flying, discus sion of state and federal aid for aeronautics with officials, exchang- ing of airport ideas and assembling of data to be used 1T. Kansas City's 10-year airport development pro- gram. Dr Brock is chairman of the airport committee in the city, wide expansion movement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
OUR DAILY NEWS LETTER
By EUGENE LYONS

\CHitcu ETeSS otuu SOFreSpOnOenI) Moscow-This city's intense goods hunger" was demonstrated tragica'iy
 recently when the clothing shops | were suddenly thrown wide open 10 purchasers, with practically no re- strictions.
 The rows that shoes. overcoats. shirts, dresses, etc, were availa ole i,. large quantities and could i'e bought by any cooperative member spread through the Soviet capital with lightning speed. Since prac- tically everybody her belongs to a cooperative, it meant that the en- tire popula .ion was entitled to buy. Thousands Quickly gathered be- fore all the cooperative shops. There was q wild scramble to te among the first to reach the unex- pected supplies.
 Several people, including a baby, were trampled to death, and rumor quickly multiplied these casualties so that the excitement grew larger. On the main streets the pressure of the cvrowds resulted in smashed p!ate-glass windows.
 A lions share of the buying seems to have been done by spec uintoiS' iHey anu tHeiT d6eHtS, we'll provided with money, were among the first buyers. Moreover, they managed to re-buy from those who were ready to make a little profit. Thus it happened that in q few days good proportion of the supplies of clothing appeared on the stalls of private traders. The world wide economic depres- sion figured prominently in the ce:a- bration of the 18th Anniversary of the Soviet revolution. Hundreds of placards in the streets of Moscow referred to economic difficulties abroad, particularly as contrasted with the industrial advances in .he Soviet domain.
 A few of the slogans provided
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

in length.
 As said in yesterdays story, a flash of lightning is e great electric bard and the American, Benjamin Franklin. were among the first to prove that lightning is electric in it's nature.
 Within recent times, such large we may we'll call them homemade lightning As a matter of fact the sparks nave been produced in workrooms of scientists; but that is fairly close to our homes on the good old earth.
 Scientists learned that they could make an electric current jump" across Q space of air, to a piece of metal. By this method, long sparks were made. Tests proved that sparks could be made more than four feet long.
 Frank w. Peek of Pittsfield, Mass, has met with success in making lightning Eight years to produce giant electric spark. In 1929 he increased the voltage to 6.000,000 for singile flash. Man-made clouds" have been used for man-made lightning. Elec- tricity had been stored in the Clouds until suddenly there was a binding flash. The flash lasted less than a millionth part of a sec- ond; but t would have done great damage to anyone in the way. It Is true that lightning has the | power to destroy; but I think that persons are to likely to shudder during the flashing. After all, the danger is far less than the danger in crossing city streets.
 TomorrOw-A Little Saturday Talk | UNCLE RAY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Pardon geographically speaking. bouquet to Marion Davies out in Hollywood Of know Marion of the finest of the fair ceuoda today Maon cal after heart I've been preaching silent past few weeks and discovered yesterday that Marion feels way it, She thinks dialogue should about third of the used The as us actors from the neck on she pipes n old silent picture days we used to whole bodies gesture hand manner of waknq
 twisting of the body facial expression to convey thoughts that now are expressed with wods Bravo grlie We silent movie fans will win in the long the long talk something that We work amid noise sometimes sleep amid heavens sake let us look movies amid silence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Tipovers. Professor Alexander J. Alekss has pet canary in his studio that breaks song just caller whistle. Green for spring
 er say fashion magazines suppose green envy. furniture Bristol accepting General Motors stock points higher than being sold New York Exchange This is payment of furniture purchases The gambling the future There said be plenty of General Motors stock in Bristol The call letters of Vatican station FvJ which Holy SeeVatieanJesus The first words designated by the international bureau while the Pope himself chose third ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

that you can meet the sultan and spend the weekend with q couple of caids you con look like a Shriner in Fez or like pirate in Alg.ers. That's what we're going to do."
 Say, what do you mean we are"
 "Why you, me. q cameraman and couple of other guys. You've only got nine days to get passport, so you better step on it."
 At that moment Jimmy, the office boy, brought the smelling salts.
 And that, my children, is the be- ginning of this adventure which will be continued in our next. Station SWAN signing off. Cherrio!
 GILBERT SWAN. Copyright, 1931, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Lesionnaires attentioni

Legionnaires attenonl Right Front! At ease!
 Paris Post Mo- the cradle of the American Legion, with far-ung and influential membership moving into the American embassy It will have bar familiar brass rail- But that's all Other attractions will be swimming eank pool and billiard tables reading and miniature golf the hazards of which after battles of the World in which the Tanks through from all of the world will be welcomed So get in carly the brass rail will only accommodate many feet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Cornucopia cuppings

Cornucopa euppngs Sheriff John takes all in days work Recently called upon separate wng who had crossed their honor principals fand and the sheriff had apply quite
 tribute accorded It. Chris Harmon, it. the New York department preceded his ambulance state line Chris back local friends being treated the Waterbury hospital The Tower wishes complete restoration of health Hell celebrate his twenty year police officer the latter April And it's eight Chris taken i'll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Snapographs Head Usher Johnny Carroll Sae makes the gals hearts bumpi bump when passes trea tapping Ant that sumpn! Jerry Shea electrical what would you like They him Jerry the Job and he fits the cognomen To James Gravne. communication hand This of questions has thanks for the interest Tom Murray and Charley Allen discussing hn ~..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
On the towns merry-go-round

On the towns merry goround Jimmy Barrett, janitor at police headquarters scker for preparedness He that the charter commission favors dputzd police station instead of uniformed policemen doing
 must be ready when opportunity knocks Jimmy messed three performances date of the Criminal Code What deputy cop he Il make Dr Glenn confirmed basketball player has forsaken his first love now is rated as the tys enthusiastic player Charley Leader is sporting speetaces, oh oh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Uncle Rays
 Corner
HOMEMADE LIGHTNING.

On Friday the thirteenth, it may be good idea to "tame the light ning." When we understand 1t bet ter, we may feel less fear of it. Some persons sh.ver when they think O. Friday the thirteenth, but there is even less reason to do so than 10 shiver because of lightning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

The passing of James German tys who for active in business pursuits His redoundd only his benefit Held in high by widening circle of friends and subsequent demise created sympathy mourning spen did family lived brothely life eternity lpii.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Editor Tall Tower Topics: Can you tell me there such thing wisdom tooth is merely fairy story never mad one and m more than twenty of M eious child of course there such thing As matter of fact keep forever and know dentist who on fitting woman upper plate if he couldn't include wisdom tooth collection Great stars child. NO WISDOM TOTH!-The Ed.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Organize branch of Uncle Rays Scrapbook Club in your neighborhood. For illustrated Di- rections Leafiet and 1891 Member ship Certificate send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Uncle Ray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Dear Chnsy: Just line letting you am getting along great he theaer business good still singing my guitar and brother Frank knocking hot trumpet Met Waterbury boy down h Louis Archmbau was surprised to him the audience Jack Conno Al Ruby Moskowitz saw the show. Regards sincerely Tony Sacco RKO theater White Plains New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Seen at the state house in Hartford.

Seen the house in Hartford Coroner John Monzan County Detective filling. Doc OLeary Judge John F. McGath Marty Whean Marys clerk labor comms- siones office and trouble galavanng the
 Tim Garren Tim bill pertaining picture operators
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Dear Chry Things slow down Plenty of snow Hope ok Regards the boys. Yours-Goldi New York tv hanks for the card and look for house
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY

Have you lately watched the wimmin, Whether walking, riding swimmin' It seems style has really settled down
 To stay. Straight haired gals and those with curls, Gray-haired danes. their boys and girls, Have all gone daft about the so-ealled
 French beret.
 Esther Stone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

TomorrOw-A Little Saturday Tal
 UNCLE RAY.
The Washington times., 1931-07-23
'FEB. 2 To OPEN
| B|CENTENN|AL

Washington's observance Of the
George Washington Bicentennial
will be ushered in next February
% by the singing of "America"
by a huge chorus, under the dl-
rection of Walter Damroscn, at
the foot of the Washington Mo,3n-
ment.
After this formal opening,
maSsed bands under the direction
of John Philip SOusa will take
up the anthem, and President
Hoover will then place floral
tribute to Washington at the foot
of the monument. The Presidents
1O-minute memorial address will
be broadcast.
Foreign nations will join with
all of the States and American
Indians in the ceremony here,
while organizations from all over
the nation will send floral pieces
to be piled about the great stone
shaft of the monument.
Chimes and carillons all over
the country will ring at noon on
February %, announcing the
opening of the fete, which will
last until Thanksgiving Day. A
two-minute period of silence at
noon is asked of the entire ma
ton as tribute to the Father of
His Country,
The Washington times., 1931-07-23
RISE FOES
HEARD AUG, n

The Interstate Commerce Com.
mission announced today it will
begin hearings here on the oppo4
sition to the railroads petition
for a IS per cent increase in
freight rates on August 10 and
in San Francisco August II,
Subsequent hearings will be
held in Portland, Ore, certain
New England cities (not vet
named). Kansas City, Dallas, Salt
Lake City and in Atlanta on
dates to be announced. The final
hearing will be held in Chicago
on August 81.
The railroads completed their
case Tuesday.
The commission said evidence
would not be received regarding
treatment Of individual railroads
or minor groups of railroads and
the level of railroad wages.
Evidence relating to the method
of increasing rates. if an increase
should be granted, will be con-
fined as far as possible to typical
illustrations. The same will apply
to evidence tending to show the
effect of higher rates on shippers
and carriers.
The Washington times., 1931-07-23
Two-Year Sentence
Giuen Man Who
SlaShed Wife

"Judge, I have been married
13 years and I've been taking
trouble all that time"
With this complaint, Viola
LomaX, colored, today told
Judge Robert E. Mattingly in
Police Court that her husband,
Aaron Lomax, attacked her
with a knife on July 13, stab
bing her in the back, breast,
arms and neck.
The woman said the stabbing
followed an argument over a
meal Lomax said:
II was drinking a little,
Judge, and I don't remember
cutting her, but 1 do remen1-
ber going off my head"
Judge Mattingly sentenced
the man to $50 days in jail,
and fined him $500, or an addi-
tional $50 days in Jail.
The Washington times., 1931-07-23
DriUer Tests Urged
Bu Auto Association

Urging that examinations be
made necessary throughout the
country before drivers permits are
issued, the American Automobile
Association yesterday pointed out
that in the 16 States where this
rule is already in effect, including
the District, traffic accidents are
decreasing.
The statement issued by the as
sociation pointed out that an av-
erage of one fatal auto accident
occurs in the United States every
l6 minutes.
The Washington times., 1931-07-23
GRAPE Finance
PLAN READY

Modified plans for Government
financing of the California grape
industry probably will be laid be-
fore the arm Board today or to-
morrow by the California Grape
Control Board, it has been learned
here.
The grape industry early in
June asked for financial aid from
Government agencies, totaling
$14,800,000. Under the plan ad.
vanced, $9,S0O,000 was to come
from the Farm Board as a COM
modify loan on raisin grapes and
wine concentrate, while $4,000, 900
was to be loaned by Federal in.
termediate credit banks to the
Sun Maid Raisin pool.
The plan was rejected by the
Farm Board, which informed
grape growers that certain condi-
tions regarding crop reductions
must be worked out. Since that
time, however, the intense heat
and drought has cut crop esti-
mates to 1922 900 tons, which is
more than 100000 tons less than
last years crop. This cut may
result in restricting the manufac.
ture of Vine Clio, the Government
aided wine concentrate, it was in
dicated.
The new plan to be laid before
the Farm Board will call for be-
tween S6,OOO,OOO and $1,OOO,0OO,
and the grape control board will
recommend abandonment of a plan
for keeping 1880 crop raisin grapes
off the market until after the sale
q the 1881 crop, because Of the
certain scarcity.
The Washington times., 1931-07-23
Son of Councilman
PQuS Various Fines

Charged with various traffic
violations, Warren James, jr., son
Of a town councilman of Mt.
Rainier, Md, was fined at Hyatts-
vile, while a second set of war
rants were nolle pressed.
The youth was fined $38 on
several charges.
The Washington times., 1931-07-23
Red Bluff, Red Hot,
Hottest SPOT in u, s

Red Bluff, Calf, was the hottest
place in the United States in last
weeks heat wave, the Weather
Bureau reported yesterday.
The bureaus weekly summary
showed the heat wave was gen.
eral over the United States ex-
cept the Gulf area, temperatures
generally ranging from 4 to
13 degrees above normal for July,
but Red Bluff led them all with
a temperature of ia on July 90
Red Bluff is. a town of 3,517
in Tehama county.
The Washington times., 1931-07-23

the firing line aboard a motor
truck at the Massachusetts, Ma
tional Guard tour of duty yester-
day killed Private Thomas F..
The Washington times., 1931-07-23

Guilfoyle, 18. of Worcester.
The bullet wounded Private
Richard M. Nordstrom. 20, also
of Worcester.
The Washington times., 1931-07-23

City and Suburban homes for sale =,
all sections, all prices. are advsr- "a
tised for sale in today's Classified Sec
ton.
The Washington times., 1931-07-23
National GuardsnlGn
Killed in Moving Gun

CAMP DEVENS, AVER, Mass.
July % 1.N.SD single bullet
Jared into discharge from a
machine gun being moved from
The Washington times., 1931-07-23

MRS. PRZYGODO AND CHILDREN
INDIGNANT WHEN her husband was jailed for
operating a STILL Mrs Felix Przygodo, of Camden, n j.,
pumped her 6-monthsold child Helen into the of
Judge Garfield A. Pancoas saying that he would have
to take of her because have no money! Mrs.
Frzygodo is shown holding Helen, while three of her
children cluster around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
Foreclosure Sales

One result of the industrial depression in some places has been good many foreclosure sales It is sad day for the family that had set out to buy home, when it finds itself unable to make the payments agreed upon and when the auction that results may not give the owner all the money he put into tn property
 Much real estate has come on the market at low prices, which are probably lower than they will be for long time. It is a wonder ful time for people to find permanent home. They not merely will save part of their rent charge by taking up these bargains but they should see their property advance in value. Many people have lost their homes through attempting more ambitious proposition than they were able to afford. If they had been content with smaller quarters, they could have made good on their payments and held onto their property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03

It has just occurred to us that perhaps one reason why republican legislators refused to consider an amendment to the dirt roads bill recently passed by the General Assembly was for fear of loss of votes in the rural districts. It is no secret that any balance of power that the republicans maintain in Connecticut comes from the small country towns. The amend ment to which we refer was proposed by the democratic legislators and merely provided that money allocated for dirt road relief be used purely for this purpose and not for town aid roads or bridges as the measure now does. Republicans refused to. make the change. so if town doesn't want to improve it's dirt roads it can use its $18.000 for other pur- poses. these to be voted upon at town meet ing. And since these meetings are controlled by the republicans the reason for not making any change in the dirt road bill becomes more apparent. But what if at some one of these town meetings group manages to swing the vote to some project that may cause more enmity in township than any personal feud! Well. in that event the democrats will probably gain few votes at some election. but not for long. It was wise political move by the re- publican party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
Roosevelt Sentiments

As regards the attitude of Governor Frank lin D. Roosevelt of New York towards the 18th amendment we are as much at sea as the next man. The governor has always been regarded as an -prohibitionst. but is he? Has he gone on record as favoring repeal or modification of the 18th amendment? True. New York state is regarded as the real oasis in the great American desert. but maybe the present chief executive had nothing to do with that reputation. Certainly he succeeded Alfred E. Smith who an out-and-out wet but that doesn't make Roosevelt one.
 Republican legislators in New York state are as much puzzled as anybody about their executives status. That's why they lined up with democrats in passing so many anti-prohi- bition bills this session. They wanted to force him to declare himself by actions One bill was just signed by the governor. Another was vetoed. There are still some more await ing his official signature or rejection. The bill he signed petitions Congress to call national constitutional convention in accord ance with Article 5 of the federal constitution.
 Commenting upon this measure the gover- nor said. Anyone familiar with the constitu- ton of the United States knows that no authority is given to congress to call con- vention to repeal one article and no other. It is of course. within the power of conven- ton when called to eonfine its recommenda- tions to one article, but it is also clearly within its power to propose such other amendments to or changes in the constitution as it may see fit Article V of the federal constitution clearly confers upon the legislatures the right of applying to the congress for the calling of constitutional convention. For governor to veto this bill would be equivalent to his deny- ing to the legislature their constitutional right to make such application.
 That doesn't elarify the situation to our way of thinking Governor Roosevelt might be wet or dry and deliver the above remarks. Knowing his liberal stand on most public issues we can see him approving the measure even though he might be opposed to the call- ing of a convention for such purpose. He may still be claimed by prohibitonists or the antis. although we are inclined to believe that the latter group would secure his adherence more quickly than the former. However. in the next year he will have declared himself on this ali important question and cleared away the mists now preventing many from rallyin strongly behind his presidential standard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-03
At The National Capitol
A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

bridge and all vital spots and the yanks of lever slams down bullet proof steel windows. They use experienced Chinese pilots, espe- cially on the dangerous upper rivers. Many marrow escapes from disaster have been reported and about two years ago the Tutuila stove on a rock and was barely beached before she sank.
 Big Junks Passing
 The big junks that used to be seen On the Yangtze have been most ly driven off by the pirates and steamer competition. It used to take three or four hundred men from six weeks to three months to pull them by ropes about $50 miles through strong current, naval officer recalls, and then receive about dollar for the trip. Often the procession would find itself son narrow, precarious |towpath and if the junk hit a whirl- pool they were likely to be jerked to their deaths. So each man car ried a knife, the story goes, to cut the rope just behind him if he turned land aw-death coming. Even to-day groups of score or more men are to be seen towing small Junks up- steam and sometimes they also arc pulled down.
 Gunboat officers have seen as many as 60 bodies in day floating down the Yangtze, including many Chinese killed in fights.
 Armed naval guards on American merchant vessels have their troubles too. Lieutenant Cameron Winslow of the Panay received the Navy Cross Hast year after bringing the SS. Chi Ping safely through an attack Wounded in the thigh, he kept his machine-gun splitting bullets and after the fight they found nearly 300 rife and machine-gun bullet holes in the Chi Ping.