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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19
Practice What You Preach

President Hoover's address 10 Congress
this week in which he asked for complete
reorganization Of the executive branch of
the government TO eliminate the numerous
Overlapping bureaus creeping into it will
be well received by the nation. He might.
however practice what he breaches. Presi
dent Hoover is firm believer in commits
SONS. Perhaps he isn't the only public
Official The general idea in government today
is to let somebody else do it. If an investl-
cation is proposed. we must have a special
commission. We bad the Wlekersham COM
mission last year with its famous finding on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19
CROSS AS A CANDIDATE.
New Haven Times)

The suggestion has come from
some democrats that Connecticut
recognize Governor Wilbur l..
Cross as its "favorite son" candi-
date for the democratic presiden-
tial nomination. The suggestion,
in our opinion, Is sound.
It Is sound not because Cover
nor Cross is necessarily logical
or eyen-to use the overworked
term of the the politicians--an
available" candidate. but because
of the unfortunate situation which
has arisen with regard to Messrs
Roosevelt and Smith.
At present writing, Connecticut
democrats are split wide open.
Homer Cummings. former national
chairman and quite probable can
didate for senator to contest with
Hiram Bingham, is outspokenly
favoring Governor Roosevelt. Mr.
Cummings has even gone 20 far
as to travel to Washington to as
sociate himself with the national
movement to put the New York
state executive across. On the
other hand, number OF the
staunchest "Old Guards" including
James j. Walsh and Thomas J.
Speliacy, have declared themselves
unaualifiediy for Al Smith. +5@
The "Old Guards" and "Reor-
ganization" forces have not had a
real test Of strength since the New
London convention when the for
mer group abdicated at the sug-
gestjon OF Dean Cross. on the eve
Of the convention. While the state
organization has remained nom
inally In the hands Of the COVER
nor's reorganization men, the
older strategists Of the party have
appeared to regain much of their
prestige In the. city elections.
It is doubtful II Connecticut
could send its delegation to the
Chicago convention pledged to one
man. A divided delegation would
give the state virtually no power
in choosing the candidates. How
ever, II Connecticut could avoid
a split on the Smith Roose-
welt issue by pledging itself
to a "favorite son." its delegates
would be in an advantageous posi-
ton to swing toward the candidate
who appears most likely to win.
Such an expedient would have the
additional value of preventing
strife between the two elements of
the party.
Despite the prospects of repub-
lican downfall In the fail. the
democrats should not deceive
themselves by thinking they can
win IL they are not united shout
der-to shoulder.
Hail to Grovernor Cross, our
"favorite SOM!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

Representative William /. Tierney has
only been in Congress since last December,
but he has displayed the qualities that make
good legislator in that brief period. Dis
cussing the democratic possibilities recently
he also showed himself to be quite canny.
Said the representative. i see no occasion
at this time to get excited over the candl-
dates of the relative importance of Governor
Roosevelt of New York or former Cover
nor Smith as potential candidates. Frank
lin D. Roosevelt as governor of the Empire
State has strong following, Alfred L.
Smiths greatest strength, | believe, lies in
New England. Another man coming
along strongly is Speaker John N. Garner
of the House of Representatives. who has
great ability and has his hand on the public
pulse IN Washington. Any one of these
three men would make an excellent presi-
dent. However, it is four months ahead Of
the convention and it's a good time TO con-
slider candidates.; we have ample time to
settle upon one. hats right. Mr.
Tierney. And the democratic party has
sufficient strength in the numerous poten-
ta candidates to let the party do consider
able thinking. Perhaps between now and
June some of these prospective president
seekers will have voluntarily dropped out of
the running In the interim let's discuss
them to our hearts content.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

Out in Nebraska town and state tax as
SCISSORS and collectors have recognized the
inevitable As a result horse drawn vehicles
have been withdrawn from all taxation
lists. And Nebraska is quite an agricultural
state, too However, tax commissioners now
consider the buggy in the light of an an
tique or a curo. Where wagons and bug
gies were once listed. merely wagons now
appear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19
M TO-DAY "a So
A ,X9R1RMSAzR4
NY ofG8E
(.ERMANS TAKE LUTSK

on Feb 49,, 1918. the Germans
continued their new drive into
Russia, capturing the towns OF
Lutsk and Dvinsk.
Lenin and Trotsky signed
statement announcing the complete
surrender Of the Soviet government
and asking the Imperial German
government to name It's peace
terms.
Russian troops were refusing to
fight.
on this date, BritiEh troops IN
Palestine advanced two miles on q
15-mile front. encountering SLIT
resistance from the Turks.
Fighting on the western front
was confined to trench raids by
both sides; neither having any
great advantage.
It was announced In official cir
cles that German troops from the
Russian front were arriving IN
force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19
THE LAME DUCK"
(IIartford Courant)

The adoption by the senate OF
the resolution sponsored by Sena-
tor Norris of Nebraska under
which a constitutional amendment
changing the date of the presiden-
tial Inauguration and the convening
of congress would be submitted to
the states become significant be-
cause of the changed political COM
plexion of the house OF representa-
lives. In recent years, the resolu-
tion has been adopted In the senate
at virtually, every session. but never
by the house. In the last session IT
came to vote In the house, but
because the senate would not agree
TO the notifications introduced
there, the resolution was not adop-
ted. 49,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19
O---O---O
TEE. HEE
He went with Mary,
But IL didn't click,
Now he's married to Kate,
She turned the trick,

Now he's married to Kate,
She turned the trick.
o---O-o
Sometimes when a gal cuts her
wisdom tooth, she's wise beyond
her years.
What the world needs Is
somebody who'll quit telling 1t
what 1t needs.
O-O--o
SEARCHED shirt fronts kept chins
up in the old days. How about
trying 1t now, during the recon-
struction.
The vacuum cleaner, not the
poor, gets the crumbs from
the rich mans table.
600
Night clubs realize that
profits are always darkest, just
before the dawn.
600
This completes our series of
progra ms for the week. They
came to you over DID and were
broadcast by the Waterbury Even
ing Democrat, pioneer In this type
of newspaper work. We are sign
ing off at this time. to be- back
on the air again tomorrow at noon.
with q special, Saturday program.
600
Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

The best thing they ever took
me to see on my lecture tours was
the stuffed elephant, Jumbo, at
Tufts college.
Charming Pollock, author and
playwright.
Japan demands that other ma
tons respect existing treaties.
Premier Inukai of Japan.
wouldn't marry the Queen Of
Sheba.
Joe Cook, stage and screen ac-
tor.
The trouble between China and
my country will be over "poof"-
just like that. j.
Captain Ishii of the japanese
steamer Karachi Maru.
All my life have been going 10
parties.
Haywood Broun, New York col
umnist.
am not alarmed by all this
noise. I have no idea Of leaving.
Countess Edda Ciano, daughter
of Mussolini, now In Shanghai.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

According to the Veterans Home Com
mission the Fiteb's Home for Soldiers is
now good and its medical staff is inadequate
Such was contained in the biensial report
of the commission just filed with Governor
Cross. 1t covers the period from June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

An evolutonist says new generations OF
chickens are learning not to cross the road in
front Of an automobile. We doubt it.
These are just the chickens that are left after
those with curiosity and sporting spirit
have been run over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19
Personal Health Service
(By William Brady, M. d.

Signed letters pertaining to personal
health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or
treatment, will be answered by DIR Brady
Address him. care OF the Democrat. sending
stamn and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19
AGED WOMAN FREED

Huntsville, Tex.--After serving
10 years Of a 403-year prison sem
tence, Mrs Ellen Ethridge. IS. has
been freed to spend the rest OF
her days at her home In Oregon.
Sha was convicted OF . crime In
1913.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

river road, a parkway leading
through Yonkers into New, York.
or the traveller may 60 on to
Tarrytown and there turn left
down the Hudson river boulevard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

Here to-day,
Conc tomorrow,
A day Of cheer,
A month OF sorrow.
o--O-O
When a woman starts to put on
weight she drops penny In the
scales slot to satisfy her thoughts.
When a man puts on weight no
wants to run for alderman.
600
Men fall In love with nurses
during a serious illness. And
it's often as serious afterwards
as the illness happened to be.
O-O-O
An English author says life is
just great. big school. Yeah,
and the trouble Is due to the fact
that too many want to be teach
ers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

Uncle Sam is learning selfrestralnt
There's revolt in San Salvador. with mar
tal law in force, and it isn't being enforced
by our marines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

All vehicles must be lighted not latel
than $50 O'Clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19
Good evening.
600
WE WON'T BE SORRY
"A SMILES THE THING"

When February quits the ring.
Well smile,
It's been a pesky little thing,
Well smile.
Coolest weather of the year.
Snow and other things as drear.
We're mighty glad that spring is
near,
Well smile.
An extra day is due this year,
It's true,
The gals. of course, hold it most
dear.
It's true.
But when the cold winds rush and
roar,
We know what February's for.
But hush. there's spring outside
the door.
II true.
There's just another week to go.
SO smile.
Another week Of ice and snow.
So smile.
Soon March will show its windy
head,
Then spring will hop right out
of bed,
And SO my little poem is said,
Quite true.
O-O-o
Cheer up. Some member of the
Ananias club will run into news
paper office shortly and swear
they've seen blue bird.
o-O--o
How about an automatic
"coal control in the coal
bin?
Now if you're rich, your home
can be cooled in summer by run
ming Ice water through the steam
pipes. But that won't prevent
man from getting hot under the
collar.
The only thing square about
Times Square Is the name.
o-O-o
What's become Of the old
signs, walk Up One Flight and
Save Five Dollars?"
DING, Dong
Lies just a race, .....4
Each day We toe the mark,
Some OF us are winners,
Some lose, ere comes the dark.
o-O-O
If, as they claim, the world Is
sick, there seems to be enough doc
tors o inland to effect cure.
o-O--o
Some mothers think their
kids will be musicians be-
cause they enjoy spinning piano
stools.
1t looks as II the Jap-Chink
war" will require at least another
installment to finish.
o-O-o
Oh YEAH
The airman divorced his wife,
1t created quite a stir,
Now they say the airman's flights,
Arc quito "SOar" spot to her.
600
The man with a loose mouth Is
bound to get into tight place
sooner or later.
o-O-o
They say the Chinese troops
go into battle, slick as a
whistle. Well. with all the
laundries around, why not.
o-O--o
And the Japs will probably iron
out the difficulties, once they
capture all these laundries.
o--O--o
Japan has adopted the slo-
gan Of American landlords,
What she takes she keeps"
o-O-o
They say that checkers pep up
the brain. Why not teach poll
ticians how to play the game.
o-O-o
SO 1T GOES
Here to-day,
Gone Tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-19

Japan demands that other ma
lions respect existing treaties.
Premier Inukai Of Japan.
Evening star., 1932-10-08

see you. Judy. They'd never get over
1t If they could"
THANK you"
"Oh. don't thank me. Don't thank
anybody. Just be glad about it."
"You wanted to tell me something
about the program?"
mo"
But you said"
He waved a deprecatory hand.
Never can tell what Day will say.
Old family custom. Say what pops
into the mind. If it doesn't pop, say it
anyhow. Get the old words going and
people go away and then everything's
She nodded. "Yes. You've said so
before. haven't you?"
Many times" he agreed calmly. "Al-
ways say something like that to get the
conversation started. And then when
the lady is angry
But the lady isn't angry"
That's comfort. So"
The lady isn't angry" Judy repeated
as she walked past Elton Day. She's
merely bored. Good-by, Mr.. Day"
She left him. And did not look back
to see on Elton Days face an expression
that was not usual for him. A look of
sorrow, almost. As If Elton Day wished,
for the moment only, that Elton Day
were not what he always had been.
The mail came. Letters in pink en-
velopes, and letters in square, white en-
velopeS. and letters scraWled with pen
Gil on brown wrapping paper stuck into
envelopes painfully made at home.
Letters asking the Beauty Builder for
help. Letters telling strange, pitiful
stories with naive abandonment of reti-
cence, with complete confidence in the
Beauty Builder that made Judy sud-
denly ashamed and little afraid
My husband is going to leave me,
because he says I'm getting old and
ugly. I've tried. But there's so much
work to do and I've no money, and 1
spend what 1 have on the children in
stead of buying things for myself.
And Please tell me what to do.
Please"
Letters like that. Letters that Elton
Day displayed amusedly, holding them
in basket, shuffling them with his thin
hand. Minneapolis, he announced
South Bend, Joplin, Kansas City, Sioux
City, Milwaukee. st. Paul. All points
west"
Who answers them?" Judy asked.
Some correspondent"
But shouldn't
You shouldn't do anything but talk
That's where your job begins and ends"
Evening star., 1932-10-08

they've got Q right to tell you how
awful you are as often as they feel
like It,"
"oh! And maybe I'll get letters like
that?"
Maybe, Judy. But don't think so
Wait for tomorrows mail. Thatu tell
the story. And-well, until then
He glanced at the clock.
mo" Judy said quickly. I've got to
90. Dick. I promised to meet Elsie for
lunch"
"Oh!" Disappointed. Hurt a little
"Well," he said. "Ill stay here, then.
Got to work on an idea, anyhow"
Something new, Dick?"
He grinned. Cant tell you thing.
Judy. Only, half the program writer's
in the business are ex-saxophone play
ers or ex-announcers. Never wrote a
thing in their lives till radio came
along. And if they can DO 1t, maybe
can, too. Anyhow. I'm trying some
thing"
You're writing?"
"The jury's still out judy"
won't you let me see?"
mo. Can't"
But"
He nodded past her Friend of ours
coming" he said softly.
Judy saw Elton Day, smooth, polished,
begging somebody's pardon, lodging
somebody else who caught at his coat
lapels, tapping a nervous rhythm on
the wall with his fingers as he walked
along the corridor toward them.
Morning" he said brightly.
Hello" said Dick.
Judy said nothing at all.
Good SHOW" Elton went on. very
good. Heard it up in my office. Client
heard it, too. Just phoned me. Says
it's fine, If the mail comes-if no
Repetition of that phrase made Judy
rs the mail so important?" she
Tell her, Dick" Elton suggested
suavely. Tell her about the mail"
Dick said only: We'll, mail is the
way the client tests program" But
Elton added: You see, we all know mail
doesn't mean thing. There are some
people who'll always write for any kind
of free sample. All right. Never tell
client that He believes if he gets a
| lot of mail it's a riot, and if the mail
isn't big it never occurs to him his
| Sdulple ID llO SOOu, Juob ASNAASso e3tS
program is to blame So the mail boy
| a big shot around here. So, Dick?"
YES" Dick said curtiy. Going,
! Judy?"
Yes, Dick
| Day smiled casually.
Il have some points in the program
| to talk to Miss Allison about, Dick" he
said. Better wait a couple of minutes,
Judy Unless I'm interrupting some
thing"
"Of course not" Judy said quickly
Dick I'll see you at the house this
EVENING""
! Yes" he said, not looking at her
Jealousl But why should he be. Judy
wondered? He ought to know how she
felt. Ought to know what she thought
of Elton Day. But men forget. And
Dick walked away, quickly, leaving
Judy with Day.
Leaving her to hear him say. very
! softly, TOO bad our lady listeners can't
Evening star., 1932-10-08

first time the number Of families pro-
vided for In new apartment house con-
struction was greater than the number
provided for in new one-famiiy struc-
lures in the 257 cities studied. Apart
ment construction held top place for
1927, 1928 and 1929. In 1929. the peak
of the movement, apartment units made
up 48.5 per cent Of the family units
provided for by new residence con-
struction. single-family dwellings only
402 per cent.
Tide Turned in 1880.
I'm 1880 the tide turned. New null
ti-family dwellings made up only 42.4
dwellings, 45.7 per cent.
Figures for 1881 and 1882 are, of
course, strongly affected by depression
conditions Nevertheless it is interest
ing to see to what degree they empha-
size the turn back to the detached sin
gle-family house. For 1881 the pro-
portion was: Multi-family units, 36.5
per cent: single-family units, SIT per
cent. For the first eight months of
1882 the divergence Is striking Multi
family units made up only 1876 per cent,
single-family units TIA per cent of the
years new residence construction. The
1881 figures cover 359 cities, the 1882
figures cover 1863.
The gain in urban home ownership
marked in the 1880 census has, there
fore, come about despite the large de-
velopment of modern apartment living
which took place during the decade.
Since total urban home ownership
shows an increase of SO per cent over
the 1880 figure, it is clear that home
ownership among urban families living
in detached single-family dwellings
must have increased in an appreciably
greater proportion"
Evening star., 1932-10-08
CONTEST OPENED
FOR SMALL HOMES
Announcement of Details Is
Made in Architectural
Competition.

The third annual small house archi-
tectural competition conducted by Bet
ter Homes in America, Inc, in Coop
Grafton with committee on awards of
the American Institute of Architects,
was opened this week with announce
ment of details of the contest
Houses entered in the 1882 competi-
ton are to be those the construction
of which was completed finally between
the years 1927 and 1881. Designs of
houses which have been submitted pre-
viously cannot be resubmitted to the
committee this year. The awards will
Exhibits, shipped to Better Homes in
America, in care Of the American In
stitute of Architects, 1741 New York
avenue, are to be received not later
than December /, next.
The purpose of the competition Is
to discover the best examples of small
house architecture. through the sys-
tenn of awarding medals and honorable
mentions to the architects whose de-
signs Of houses erected during the past
five years attain the highest standards
in the estimation of the Awards Com
mittee.
DR.. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Secretary Of
the Interior, is president of Better
Homes in America, which is an educa-
tional institution which has organized
more than 5000 committees through
out the country to stimulate home i'm
provement by means of contests. lee
ture programs, exhibits and house
demonstrations.
1.-The great majority Of small houses
built in America are still ugly in design
and inconveniently planned" declares
Mr.. James Ford, executive director OF
Better Homes in America. "The build
ers and buyers of small homes know
little of architecture and fail to realize
that architectural beauty and distinc-
tiveness are qualities which are within
their command"
Awards cf three gold medals are to
be made to practicing architects for the
best design submitted for each of three
types of houses, a one-stery house, in
which storage space but no living ac-
commodations may occur in roof space;
a story -and-a-half house, with living
accommodations partly in a second
story, which is actually half story,
and two-story house, it is announced
by E. j. Russell, institute president.
Evening star., 1932-10-08

Judy revised that rule. Men don't want
a woman to show she is sorry for them;
they want to feel she is hiding her
pity. A great difference that some
women never learn, and yet Judy was
sure it was right.
Well" she attempted now, whats
next on your schedule, Dick"
"Oh-a dramatic show. David Owen
is doing it. Smart director. He stages
'Skippy.' too. Hello, Harlow"
A tall, dark-haired man said, Hello,
Dick" and went on into one Of the
studios Judy's eyes looked questions
and Dick, glad to talk of something
new. answered. Harlow Wilcox. One
of the best announcers in the business.
Does all kinds of programs. You ought
to see his fan mall
"Oh. I've heard of him, of course.
He's good"
YES"
Dick had none of the jealousy the
stories had taught Judy you must. ex-
pect from actors. But, then, She re-
membered, he had insisted he wasn't
an actor, really.
Down the hall came tall man, run
ming headlong. tugging to open violin
case as he ran. Perspiration streamed
from his face, his breath came jerkily,
he tumbled past them, shot through
a door, disappeared. Dick laughed.
He was due on the air just exactly
two seconds ago." he said. And he's
got to stand up in front Of the micro
Evening star., 1932-10-08

gasped at the poise and confidence of
men who could go on the air without
having every word written and ready.
How can they do it, Dick?"
Lots of other acts wish they knew.
Judy. But most of them don't. One
night I introduced a famous actor, who's
been on the stage ever since 1851. And
yet the first tine he went on the radio
doing a scene he's done thousands of
times on the stage-he went absolutely
cold. Couldn't say word. Just gasped
and choked and shivered. Scared to
death"
And what happened"
"I asked questions. And answered 'em
myself. until time was up. And then
got lot of letters telling me what a
conceited fool was for talking when a
really great man was supposed to be on
the air"
"Of course, not, Judy. You mustn't
talk back to people When you're on
the air you're working for them, and
Evening star., 1932-10-08
Szz7zoX LOVE zzzsSz& Z 60

phone and play something soft and
lazy. maybe Meditation Probably ran
all the way from the taxi. Nice as
signment, playing a violin when you're
so out of breath you can barely stand"
Judy giggled. do many Of them
miss programs?" she asked.
Not very often. Lots Of times they
just get under the wire. I've had to
ad lib a lot of times, though, filling
time until the guest star showed up"
"Ad lib?"
Keep talking without having any
thing to talk about. Nobody's supposed
to ad lib on the air, except the Three
Doctors, that is. But lots of us have
to. You know, the Three Doctors al
ways ad lib. Never have script. Never
know exactly what they're going to say
an a program"
"Oh!"
Judy, thinking of the terrible micro
phone, of the fright that raced through
her veins such a little while before,
Evening star., 1932-10-08

he said. Let somebody else worry
about the rest of it"
But they're supposed to get personal
answers"
"They will"
Prom a correspondent"
From me, Judy. Don't I know the
answers to all the little problems of
life? OF course I do, Judy All the an
swers All the questions, too"
With that he went on his way.
(To be continued)