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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
NEA Service Writer


 Washington--The million young men and boys who are estimated to be httch-hiking and "riding the rods" around the country during the depression will have hearing during session of congress.
 Social welfare workers and vari- ous other groups are supporting legislation the effect of which prob ably would be to put many of them in unemployment camps where they could be housed, fed and per- haps saved from misery and de- moralization.
 The Children's Bureau, tho Travellers Aid and other social agencies have been doing lot of worrying about these migratory, transient single men, about 200,0 of whom are boys under 21. They have little chance to settle down any where because they can find no employment and one commun- ity passes them on to the next. Meanwhile, they are exposed to malnutrition, diease and criminal and degenerative influences.
 Lately General Pelham D. Glass; ford, former chief of police in Washington, who became nationaly famous in connection with the bonus army's visit here, has be- come the spearhead in the cam paign for federal legislation de- signed to help solve the problem.
 Glassford, seeking an opportun- ity for large social service and now devoting his entire time to this effert. is making plans for q 1000 acre demonstration camp nearby in Maryland where the mi- gratory youths could be assembled for self-supporting labor and voca- tional training. After conferences with social workers, he has been busy at the Capitol in support of Senator Cuttings bill for relief of transient men and boys.
 Cuttings bill adopts a general theory that states and communities many with serious relief problems of their own, cannot be expected to handle the transient problem satisfactorily without federal aid.
 It would appropriate $15,000, 900 to be controlled by q Federal Transcient Service board which would distribute funds to such states or communities as initiated relief projects as the board ap- proved It follows lines laid down by Miss Grace Abbott, chief of the Children's Bureau, who urges state and national cooperation but says financial aid should be given through state and local public agencies rather than through es- tablishments of federal training camps or relief stations. The Cut ting bill will have hearing be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER 2l, 1882
Continues His Drive

Chief Justice William M. Maltbie of the Supreme Court of Errors continues his campaign to change our existing system of county jails and substitute for it one central jail farm. Speaking in Hartford Monday of this week the chief justice remarked that 1t might not seem like good time to reeom- mend any such experiment. which might prove costly. for Connecticut. On the con- trary we think that this is just the time for the state to experiment along such lines as the chief justice proposes. With three eoun- tics contemplating new jail structures and federal law shortly to curb interstate ship ment of prison made goods it is time for the state to cast about for some way out of it's puzzling county jail problem.
 As Chief Justice Maltbie pointed out in the course of his remarks new jails are needed in New London. Hartford and Litehheld counties. The latter county might have had new one by now bad now the county commissioners and other officials in- volved in the task of selecting site failed 10 come 10 dH dSIGeIuc"t. I bc hSNSoSoiy appropriation was made available by the Legislature All that remained to do was to pick site on a state road in the town lim- it's. If we are to build new jails in the next few years. why not deliberate bit on just such proposal as the central jail farm be- fore going to the heavy expense of elabo- rate county jail buildings.
 But there is more to the idea than that of saving money. If central jail farm was to be established proper segregation ot prisoners might be accomplished, as well as the correct administration of penal in- .titution installed. As it IS today our county tails are under the supervision of sherlfis and county commissioners, men whose jobs have not been for years those of handling men and women guilty of violating the laws of society They hold political office and the administration of jail is not one that goes hand in hand with politics. central jail farm would be managed by experienced managers and governed by directors.
 Prison life in county jails and a state in- uitution, like that at Wethersheld, are quite different. It will be even more at var ianec after January ]. l934, when the Hawes- Cooper bill goes into effect and county jails lose their contracts for prison made goods. such as chairs. etc Oftentimes inmates of the county jail are not prisoners but men awaiting trial. Some are proved guilty. others acquitted, but both receive the same treatment and interminge while inearcerated. It is too obvious that the time has come for the state to approach the problem of the county jail with candor. Politics no longer enters into their malnten- ance. Let's face the issue squarely and per haps change our present antiquated system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21

We agree with Representative Francis w. Hogan of Torrington that it would be good idea if paper ballots were entirely banned in Connecticut. All towns should have the more up-to-date method of record ing the voters preference that is by use of machines. Now the law prescribes that towns with population of 10000 or more must use them. That law became effective during the l93l legislative session. As the Torrington legislator says machines would facilitate counting and make for cleaner" elections. That is perfectly true. The counting of paper ballots is tedious and involved task. It results usually in the outlawing of any number of them for irreg- ularties which would be avoided if machines were used Few people who cast paper ballot know much about them save how to cast a straight party vote. Splitting usually results in mistakes that make the ballot worthless. A machine would prevent all this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
THE HARVARD OF LOWELL
 (Harfford rimeH1

.
 "Everything in a university is q means to q distant end" This Is the high note of President LowelTa annual report. The Harvard of his administration will be making itself felt and seen and heard in all it's power years hence. He has himself found a figure moro daring than that of the chambered nautilus to carry his hopes for the life that will be inwardly n0urishcd in the houses of which he dreamed and planned. which by the happiest of fortunes he has been permitted 10 build, and which have outwardly transformed Harvard.
 Ono sees that glowing promise helped to fulfllment by the Society of Fellows---creatiyc scholars within the graduate school, Joined with professors in stimulating the "morc intellectual interests of the students. President LowclPs em- phasis has been upon developing the faculties of tho student rather than upon preparing him for a vo- cation. He also stresses self-educa- ton, holding that no one can be cd- ucated against his wdll or without his own active effort under guid- ance. His testimony at the end of his long term of office is that un- dergraduates are younger but are "more deeply concerned with schol- arly pursuits" and that the desire for men of a more broadly educat- ed type "has been gaining ground" i"
 His defense of intercollegiate sports will have q cordial response from the world of youth. to whom the contest fig denr, especially the striving described by Xenophon. in which each man may regard him. self as q chief cause of the victory. President Lowell has proud memo ries which tell him. and others that high scholarship and prowess in athletics are not mutually exclusive. His Phi Beta Kappa key and his trophy for long distance running are but memorials of dual achievement which were also pro- phecies of the victorious career of one "who could race like god" and who can now exclaim in the old Greek phrase of the first mar athon runner, "Rejoice, we have won"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
On "Amen" Age
 Vs "Oh, Yeah!"

VG OhS AN0h.
 In Religion in Our Times" Gaius Glenn Atkins studies tho career of American Protestantisfn during Q period in which. as he puts it, we came to the end of the age of Amen" and entered the age of ooh Yeah!"
 It is hardly fair to begin a re- view with that remark, perhaps, since Dr Atkins book is not in the least flip or superficial. On the con- trary, 1t Is q sincere effort by an intelligent theologian to examine what changes the changing times have brought to American churches and to see what the im- mediate future of these churches is likely to be.
 The book begins in the DOS, when the great age of revivalism was drawing to a close. Since then, Dr Atkins finds, the attitude of the church has undergone consider able change-and, on the whole, q change for the better.
 The impact of science on ortho- dox theology, and q growing real ization of the problems which war-making, profit-taking society forces upon q Christian congrega- ton, have in his opinion trans- muted the old evangeIizing spirit into crusading social conscience which grows steadily moro robust.
 pr Atkins has some especially valuable chapters on the churches attitude toward the war and on their adventures during the jazz age that followed; and while he Is not sparing in his criticism, he looks to the future with q good deal of hope. The church is adapt ing itself to an extremely difficult situation, be believes, and a new field of service awaits 1t.
 The book Is published by the Round Table Press, and sells ut Qo7g
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
Here, There And EDeryuDhere

der as 6 floating museum and a reminder of glorious naval history.
 However, this Is not tho first time such, a plan has been broach- ed. A decade or more ago q sini- liar proposal was investigated by Q committee headed by no less an expert in naval matters than the late Meigs II. Whaplcs, who saw service in the navy on tho Brook 1yn, sistership of the Hartford. It included in its membership the late Rear Admiral Harry $. Knapp who had just retired from long and creditable naval service, and Mrs Sara Thompson Kinney, whose husband, Captain Jack Kinney. was Farraguts flag off, ccr.
 Rear Admiral Knauu, amply equipped with expert and technical knowledge in naval matters, made q careful investigation as to the possibility of floating the Hartford and bringing 1t to this vicinity. He arrived at tho conclusion, accepted by the committee, that 1t was highly doubtful if that result could be accomplished except at q cost that made 1t prohibitiyc.
 The Hartford Is partly sunk in tho mud and has remained In its present berth so long that 1t would require many scores of thousands of dollars to make her seaworthy. There would be further expense ,in preparing 6 berth for ia if 1t were brought here, for the vessel could not be merely anchored or tied to a wharf.
 It Is possible that enough money could be raised among Connecticut school children to accomplish what is sought. but 1t Is highly doubtful If those who have had the om- mendable thought are fully aware of the difficulties involved. If they can devise a way to surmount those difficulties all Connecticut would rejoice in assisting them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
Use of Word Dam" on Air Explained by Leon F.
 Whitney

To the Editor of the Forum The Democrat
 Waterbury. Conn.
 Dear Sir:--
 "The happy care-free moron
 He doesn't give q dam
 1 wish 1 were q moron
 My God. perhaps 1 am"
 That was the little poem I used in connection with the answer to Q question that had come in. last Wednesday afternoon on the week. ly broadcast of the Family Af- fairs hour. The question related to the inheritance of feeble mind edness. said that there were over five million feeblc-minded in the United States who were not in institutions. The author of the poem no doubt had heard the same statement. and 50 composed the poem. It appeared q year or more ton. and has amused thousands of people.
 But the trouble is that some people objected to 1t on the air. They didn't believe that profanity had any place on the air. Now. I agree that profanity has no place In broadcast. The question hinges on the use of dam. Is that profanity? I have not only heard of, but have used, that little gadget called q tinkers dam. It isn't profanity when used in that sense, and I'm HlIre that ia the aengc that the author meant to use 1t. It is the way 1t strikes me.
 However, I certainly do not want to offend anyone, and nm sure that WICC does not either, so we all have agreed to never be "pro- fnnc" again, and this, despite the fact that the number of people who wrote or telephoned or spoke
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
To-day's Selected Poem,
WINTER TWILIGHT

(From "The Collected Poems of Richard Bur
 ton. New York: Bobbs McrrilD little while ago and you might sec Tho ebon trees against the saffron sky That shifts through flame to rose; but now q
 calm
 Of solemn blue above, q silly time With pines that peer and listen, while the snow Cleans ghostly and the brittle sound of ice TinkIes along the dumbness. strangely loud, Since All Inc air is tranccd. Housed-in. the folk Close-gather at the ing1e. and the hour or flresldc cheer and homely talk of kin IS welcomed, as the big. vague world beyond Moves nghtward, merges into mystery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21

takes office next year. it win be over shl dead body Of some of the a.o.p. politicians.
 They sfe anxious for clean slate. That's why Mir Mills is not as active today as be was three or four months ago. He's biding his time and trusting that four years hence he will be as conspicuous as he was in l93z.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
FARRAGUTs FLAG SHIP.
fFartford rimes)

It would be great pleasure to support an undertaking to bring to Connecticut waters the old frisate. Hartford. The vessel which was Farragut's flagship at the battle of Mobile Bay ought not tos rest us it does in the formerly hostile har- bor of Charleston. $. c. It would
 be far more appropriate for 1t to be moorcd in Connecticut waters as q floating museum and a remin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
In To-day's Mail

What do you think--SeDd all letters and communications with your opinions to tIic Edi- tor of the Waterbury Dcmc- crat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21

The death fo Edmund Vance Cooke, poet and lecturer, recalls that he was the original poetic contributor to the Newspaper Enter prise Association with which the Waterbury Democrat has been affiliated for so many years. As maker of verse, Mir Cooke achieved considerable renown in his long career. Perhaps many people are ignorant of the fact that he is author of that poem of childhood, "The Moo-Cow-Moo.' prob ably one of his best in this particular realm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
Personal Health Service (Ry William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment, will bc answered by Dr Brady. Address him. care of the Democrat sending stamp and addressca envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21

directly to me, saying they thor oughly enjoyed the boom, far out numbered the few objectors. Sincerely.
 Family Affairs,
 2G5 Church street. Dec 10. ios3. New Haven. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21

After we've insured our jobs just to make insurance doubly sure, maybe we'd better insure the insurance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21

We will get out of this depression" says Roger Babson. ''only by working more instead of less Sure! What we need IS more work and less statistics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 4:57 o clock tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
ON AND ON

---------- We stand and watch Idfc's storms about us rage. And then curtain black descends, Upon our little stage.
 o--O--o Wonder how Uncle Sam feels now that France refuses to pay it's War bongs?'
 The March hare. the mad natter and President Roose- welt will soon have It out.
 o--O--o Joseph's coat of many colors had nothing on some around town.
 o--O--0
 A GREETING For those in need Of comfort and care, Let's knecl to God And offer . prayer. That they'll get His blessings Of help from above, To carry on daily For those that they love. And from my own heart.
  That their Christmas be merry, And new year. happy.
 --B. B. l o--O--O The clock of life is wound but once.
 O---O---O Tag day lost it's popularity oncc 1t was applied to illegal parking.
 o--O-o This concludes our regular mid- week program. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Democrat, pioneer In this type of newspaper work. We are signing off at this time, to be back on the air again tomorrow evening at the usual hour.
 o---O--0 Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21
Good evening.
 cHEERIO. BLACK cATl

Christmas is coming. my dear Black Cat, Of many things I'll have you know that Oftentimes my thoughts have strayed.
 To wondering why you haven't made An effort to write your verses rare
 The column" without them seems sort of bare. I'll not immerse in lengthy talk, But I'd like before Christmas to take a walk, And meet you Tin person so could say Merry Christmas" in such a way That this ancient old phrase would sound sincere. And I'd wish you an ardent Happy New Year. My wishes also would include The presence of your Master. who is so good, In helping to cheer the folks all year.
 know to you. he's very dear. But since my wishes can't come true,
 I'll whisper Merry Christmas" to both of you.
 --ADA,
 Ansonia.
 o--O-O The trouble with tho head wait CT is generally due to the fact that he lacks an even head.
 O-O--O Christmas seals and Christ mas seal skin coats are always popular at this time of the year.
 o-O--o Now they're dating coffee. But the Boston tea party was the first great drink to have an historic date attached to 1t.
 o-O-o It takes a dressmaker or q tailor to pick up the so-called loose threads of life.
 o--O-o Roosevelt wants q youthful cabi- net. I suppose that's why Young Is bound to be a member.
 o---O--0
 LINES Lines, just lines. Their meaning doesn't matter, Life Is just span of lines, Mixed fin a living batter. O-O---o Hoover will write book after he leaves the presidency. But lot of people will think he's wrong whether hc writes or not.
 o--O--o Andy Mellon is returning from England to spend the Christmas holidays in this country. And perhaps bit -choly over 1t all.
 O--O--o Chickens generally start life from scratch.
 GOO
 so TT GOES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-21

Water seeks It's level, 'TIs true. Some follow we'll its program, Do you?
 o-O--O It takes years to climb the heights of happiness. But somc- times in twinkling the descent Is made.
 o---O--O Sympathy is one thing, hu- man understanding another.
 o--O--o The hen that laid the golden egg didn't have farm board to compete with.
 o-O--o After reading the Christmas warnings printed in the news- papers, lot of people must wonder why such q danger ous practice" is permitted to exist.
 O--O--O Rubber checks merely prove that so-called elastic currency Is not especially desirable by the rank and file.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1932-12-02

disc may be sent (subject to GER
tain limitations and %conditions) by
International parcel post to all but
a few foreign countries from the
larger offices, and should be mail
ed in November.
Information
For further information on any
of the above subjects or concern
ing any other postal matter, in
quire at the proper window-par-
eel post, stamp, money order, reg
istry, etc.-or see the postmaster
or one of his assistants.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1932-12-02

Walter F. Brown, postmaster
general, has issued a sheet of in
formation, instructions and advice
to the public concerning holiday
mailing of letters and parcels. The
more important parts are reprint
ed below. Better clip it out and
keep for reference.
Early Mailing
During the holiday time the vol
ume of mail increases approximate
ly 200 per cent. 1t is a physical
%impossibility to handle this great
mass of mail matter efficiently
and promptly within a few days.
Therefore to assure delivery of
their Christmas presents, cards and
letters by Christmas day the pub
lie should shop and mail early. Do
your Christmas shopping so that
you can mail your gifts, greetings
and letters to relatives, friends and
loved ones at least a week or 10
days before Christmas, according
to the distance.
Wrapping and Packing
All parcels must be securely
wrapped or packed, suitable to
their nature. Use strong paper and
heavy Irvine or other material.
Inclose candies in strong outside
boxes or containers.
Sharp-pointed or sharp-edged in
struments or tools must have the
points and edges fully guarded.
Fragile Articles
Articles easily broken OF crush
ed must be securely wrapped and
Grated and boxed. Use liberal guam
titles of excelsior, or like material,
in, around, and between the artl-
cles and the outside co%ntainer.
Mark FRAGILE"
Glassware, fragile toys, or crock
cry must be packed so as to pre-
vent the escape of PARTICLES or
pieces if broken in transit.
Ordinary boxes of cigars wrap
ped in paper only will not be ac-
cepted. Pack in a manner to pre-
vent damage by shock or jar.
PerishabIe Matter
Parcels containing p~erishable
articles should be marked Per
ishable" and packed in suitable
container, according to contents.
Articles likely to spoil within the
time reasonably required for trans
portation and delivery will not be
accepted for mailing. Use special
delivery stamps to expedite deliy-
cry.
Addresses
Addresses should be complete,
with house number and name of
street, post office box or rural
route number, and typed or plain
ly written in ink. A return card
should be placed in the upper left
corner of every piece of mail. If a
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1932-12-02
DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
YOUR CHRISTMAS MAILING

tag is used, the address and return
card should also be written on the
wrapper for use if tag is lost, and
a copy of the address should be
inclosed inside the parcel. Do not
mail Christmas greeting cards in
red, green or other dark colored
envelopes, or in very small envel-
opes.
Postage
Postage must be fully prepaid
on all mail. Affix the required a.
mount of postage in the upper
right corner. Full information con-
corning postage rates a be OBJ
tanned at the parcel-post or stamp
window.
Limit of Weight and Size
No parcel may be more than 100
inches in length and girth combin-
ed o exceed 70 pounds in weight.
SpeciaI-DeIivery Service
The use Of a special delivery
stamp will assure delivery on
Christmas day, and the day follow
ing if mailed at the proper time.
Special delivery service means the
most expeditions handling and
transportation Of parcels practi-
cable as well as the immediate de-
livery at office of address.
Where to Mail Parcels
Uninsured parcels s ounces or
less in weight may be mailed in
street letter or package boxes at
all classified stations and branch
es and at such numbered stations
as are designated to receive par
cells. Parcels over 8 ounces can
not be mailed in street boxes, but
must be taken to the main post
office.
Matter Not Mailable
Written matter in the nature of
personal correspondence can not
be inclosed in parcels.
Communications attached to par
GELS: A letter placed in an envol-
ope, addressed to correspond with
the address on the parcel and fully
prepaid at the first-class rate, may
be tied or otherwise securely at
tached to the outside Of the par
eel in such manner as to prevent
separation therefrom and not OBJ
scure the address on the parcel.
Insure or Register Valuable Mail
Valuable domestic third and
fourth class mail should be insur-
ed. Insurance fees: Value not ex-
ceeding SIS, 5 cents; not exceeding
S25, 10 cents; not exceeding $50,
Is cents; not exceeding 800, 25
cents; not exceeding $50, 80 cents,
and not exceeding 5000, 50 cents.
Coin, currency, jewelry and ar
ticles of considerable value should
be sent as sealed, f~irst-class, reg
istered mall
Foreign Countries
Parcels of mailable merchan-