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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

And while we are on this topic. which to us will always remain all important. may we point out that when the Women's Or ganization for National Prohibition Reform boiled the candidates for national office in this state every one of them answered affirm atively. In other words total of COY candidates in 45 states said their Sentiments were for repeal The entire Connecticut republican and democratic tickets in the five congressional districts the two senatorial candidates. and also the two candidates for congressman -at-large were wet and all voted so. That certainly should not prevent ous state Legislature from adopting similar stand next January when 1t eonvenes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
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steel as in other new structures, such as the Commerce building. It was revealed a while ago that someone had decided to use the bronze and that the change might cost $5O0,000. Then bids were called for on both metals, and the bronze ran $1O0,000 higher.
 It was decided to have some bronze and some steel, at an add. ed cost of $43,500, but McCarl says 1t can't be done except by presidential order because the law says costs can't be increased by changes or additions not essential for completion of a project as originally planned.
 Sam Jones, a smart young news paperman, seems to be another victim of this economy-mindedness of ours. Sam was an able press. agent for the republican national committee here, but they had tt cut expenses and he was employed as a speech writer for Assistani Secretary of the Navy Ernest Let Jahncke, who needs a speech writer because he makes speecr nearly every night for Mr Hoovc! and the words have to be rear. ranged from time to. time.
 So, by Hoover's special authorl' zation. Sam was put on the pay roll as a "civil administrative as sistant"'at $6,500 8 year, which Y more than half the admirals get Various other gents on the fedora payroll are doing little these days | except writing pro-Hoover speech es for their bosses. but somehow the trouble makers picked on San Jones. ,.,
 Numerous other kfckbacks wi. be observed when congress re- sumes the economy battle in De. cember and the fur again begins te fly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

Washington - Little flare-backs from the so-called federal econ. omy wave indicated a certain amount of poetic justice in the pie ture despite all it's elements of n.y. pocrisy, hysteria and fake.
 Hardly any of the politicians are honest about the governments 8 expenditures and few records on the issue are clearer than the others, so 1t doesn't seem unfair when occasional pot-shots are taken at all of them.
 k Exhaustive revelations of the petty gratis enjoyed by members of congress were one direct out growth of the economy hubbub. Relatives on the payroll, the mileage racket, luxurious jun. kets, the franking privilege = all those little tricks have been taken Tor an airing.
 Then someone was mean enough to check up and disclose that the expenses of the white House had been mounting stead- ily since MT Hoover moved Tn there and that apparently nothing was being done about that.
 Nor were the members of con gress, often attacked for their fau- ure to make a more impressive dent on expenses during the last session, slow to point out that certain abinet members and their aides had been among the most vigorous lobbyists when. the at- tempt was made to apply econo- mics to their own departments ana bureaus. l..
 Right now somebody ought to be putting the Democrats on the pan for their platform promise 10 re- duce federal expenses by 70 per cent. Everybody knows It won be done, and democrats tneM. selves don't promise 1t except n the platform, but apparently tiIe opposition speakers don't dare oe. mand an explanation, lest they ne accused of being unsympathetlc toward economy. ,,, Everybody knows that three PIT m lions of approximately four bil. lions spent by the governmen' goes for the army and navy. vet erans and payments on our wal deht The other billion - 25 pei cent-soperates the rest of the gov ernment. The first three, billions are regarded as "untoucnapie and nobody seriously threatens U make real cuts there. o, If the democrats take their zt per cent out of the other bilaol they will take it all and there os virtually abolish the government e4s
 Comptroller General McCarl ha4 inst broken up pretty little piai to use bronze window frames m tn' new Post-office Building instead o'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

to the economic position of the nation. If that happened much of the support behind Professor Conovers party would be lost. for judging by appearances and remarks the independent republicans constitute not mere ly those who don't like J. Henry Rcrsback and his trusty minions, but also those who are opposed to any tampering with. the dry laws of the nation. Naturally the candidate for U. s. Senator wants truce in the dry fight. What dry wouldn't with each day {. bringing sadder news to him or her. We incline to the belief that solution of the prohibition problem is as vital to this na- ton as that of finding jobs for the millions of unemployed. Prohibition may mean jobs. Certainly it won't mean fewer ones Certainly it won't compel the government to impose excessive taxation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

New Britain may adopt an unemploy- ment relief system similar to that in vogue in Waterbury if committee of city officials and businessmen so decide to-day. Chair man William M. Harris of this city who heads our Mutual Aid Unemployment was scheduled to attend the New Britain ses- sion to- day. Some time ago it was rumored that Mir Harris would direct the new relief administration in New Britain. Doubtless to-days meeting will decide that. At any rate New Britain is bound to overcome some of it's difficulties as result of the many discussions it has held of recent months anent it's relief problems. Speak ing for Waterbury we can only say good things about the relief work here, its ad- ministration and its result. While there never could possibly be complete satsfae- ton in any such undertaking at least in this city's experience it has been found that com plaints originated from sources that were unmistakenIy prejudieed. Waterbury is do. . ing some good work in caring for it's un- employed. This winter will really test ths system to it's utmost. We are confident thai tbe city will emerge the better for it's bap- tism by hard times. We will be perhaps endowed with the idea to aid our charities in q better and fuller fashion than we have in the past. Perhaps ihe community chest idea will be sold here. Who can iel'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
AGAINST TAX ANTICIPATION
 NOTES
(New Haven Journal-c -courier)

<. Governor Wilbur l.. Cross an- nouncement that he will appoint an expert to collaborate with local of- ficials throughout the state for careful study of municipal charters may promise some measure of re- lief to harassed taxpayers. . While he stated that there were several bad features in the fiscal systems of Connecticut communities, the governor was careful to make 1t clear that he criticized no officials but the charters under which they acted. And he singled out Tor com- mcnt an "unnecessary" expenditure
 which might readily be eliminated Under their present cnarters
 many municipalities are forced to borrow money in anticipation oi
 tax payments to meet running ex-
 penses. This situation arises pe-
 cause the first payment Of taxes
 levied is usually several months after the beginning of the fiscal
 year. The governor said that his
 survey of state communities had revealed that more than $l,000,-
 900 is being paid each year by Connecticut taxpayers as interesi on anticipation. loans. It is obvious that. a revision of payment dates could eliminate this burden.
 This particular suggestion seems excellent in that 1t involves none
 of the disagreeable aspects which feature most retrenchments in ex- penses. It requires no salary re- auctions, no increase of unemploy- ment and no consequent decrease in purchasing power, merely a re,
 vision of fiscal practices. And the governors avowed intention oi pushing a survey of charter cen ditions is interesting in that | promises state cooperation in the reorganization of municipality ex. pense accounts. Those jealous oi local independence may scent hers
 at once an echo of the external in. | terferenc which all Americans decry; but 1t isquite clear the gov. ernor will hot interfere where in.
 terference Is shown to be unneccs'
 sary through local initiative. Al to the basic issue, that of charter improvement for the husbanding o'
 public moneys, there can be nt doubt. It must be had. whatever
 the source of the pressure for It.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
Al Takes The Platform

Alfred E. Smith presidential nominee on the democratic ticket in 1928. took the plat form last night in behalf of the candidates of Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Gamer. It was new Smith that was in- troduced to the American public by Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City. It was Smith whom the trials and tribulations Of the last four years had turned eaustic. Not thar Mir Smith was ever one to soothe the ruffled feelings of his political foes He could always give as good as was gwen him. But this must be said for the happy warrior" He never resorted to the cheap and bigoted campaigning that was used against him four years ago.
 Keeping that in mind. perhaps we can reconcile ourselves with the new Smith who is now ready to do and die for Roosevelt and Gamer. In starting the final drive for democratic success Mir Smith has fortified himself with an array of facts and, figures that reveal quite plainly the extremes to which the republican party went In l9z8 to keep itself in power. When we listen to some of the stories that are now common Knowledge, we wonder at the complacenee of voters who so blindly placed their eonfi- dence and faith in the republican promises of 1928. If there isn't some form of re- prisal at the polls next month then there IS no justice and this nation is actually blind folded
 k was natural perhaps that Mir Smith devoted great part of his talk to the sub feet of prohibition. We may say without At-. tt- lao ftrcf presidential candidate. since the passage of the national prohibition law. actually to eosue out in opposition. There was no wiaby-washy statement by the democratic nominee of 1928 as to his wet tendencies. He informed the Houston convention ot hlS stand in understandable language. Let us be thankful that both the democratic can didates this year are just as firm in their beliefs and are backed by as convincing plank It is quite in contrast to that of the republican party Senator Bingham's claim to. the contrary which, of course. has been befuddled by the fact that President Hoover Is still regarded as dry. despite willing ness to be known as a wet. if 1t will win him votes.
 Early in his Newark address last night Mir Smith referred with some feeling to his dis appointment at being unable to come to Connecticut to speak in behalf of the eand- dacy of Governor Wilbur L. Cross He said, T would love to go into the state of Connecticut in the interest of Governor Cross He has given that state forward looking and progressive administration and at the hands of the constituency of Connec- ticut he deserves reelection. =. ~ With this sentiment will agree great many voters of this state democratic and republican as well. The Smith campaign for Roosevelt and Garner is started under favorable aus pices. We only hope that his attacks on republican complaceney will bring the results they should.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
O--O--O FILL FER UP

Hoover and Roosevelt stockings, Will soon hang up, ,tis true, Which will the dear old voters fiIi' I'll cave 1t up ts you.
 o-O--o When the country gets down to bnss tacks 1t will mean business for the brass companies.
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 Smith mentioned Roosevelt in the last line of his speech. But the Bible says the last shall be first.
 Do candidates stand on their records or party piatformsY Thnts what n lot of us want to know.
 O---O--o
 Tho politicians express great concern for the farmers. And then Increase tho express rates on perIshable farm goods. lts lust another racket,
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 This concludes our regular Tues. day evening program. | came to you over DID and wns bfondchss by the Waterbury Evening psme' npnf, pl0nssf in tbis type 9f news. paDey work, WD are signing oiI al thls iIma 10 bs back on the lIf ssslD to,morrow evening hf W' '' w e--o--e ss oeed nighL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
Here, There And EperyuDhere
FARMERS HELPED THEM < SELVES
(Meriden Journal)

In angling for the farmer vote. politicians have been taking credit for the parties they represent for the extensive improvements to ru- ral roads fin Connecticut. The con- troversy must be interesting and amusing to the members of the rural roads improvement asso- ciation. s
 The democratic claim is ex- pressed by Kenneth Wynne, secre- tary to Governor Cross, who said: "There can be no question that 1t was the governors influence that resulted in this law. Governor Cross had more to do with 1t than the we'll meaning doctor" He re- ferred to .Dr. William l.. Higgins. secretary of State.
 The republincans point to the passage of the act by republican legislature.
 Dr Higgins was talking rural road betterment when Governor Cross was occupied with his duties at. Yale. Beyond the sentiment aroused by Dr Higgins, neither &C., compiished anything toward get ting the farmers tout of the mud"
 Full credit for launching q sue cessful drive to get some millions from the state to improve rural roads belongs to First Selectman Tolles, of Southington, who at that time was wholly farmer and d leading. Granger and no more in- terested in politics than the aver age farmer. He became mired in the mud at his home, appealed in vain to the selectmen, and then ct d tad fha ofofaxvi1a rnovaru ent that compelled legislators to rec ognize Il general demand among ruralites for better roads.
 It was a striking illustration of the power of organized effort. Poli- ticians everywhere tremble when confronted with massed attack. The danger in this Is that organized voters are liable to abuse their power and insist upon concessions that are detrimental to the sen- eral welfare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
DOUBTFUL CONNECTICUT.
(New Britain Heraid)

'connecticut with It's eight cleo. toral votes remains doubtful in all the polls and in the expert sum maries Of probable election results
 This, it will be remembered, ls tn spite of the fact that the state elected . democratic scverner two years ago,
 Incidentally Maine, which elect, cd q democratic Governor only . ths doubtful column in the polls.
 Tha national election ia sup. posed to make Q difference ln both sfater. The traditional tariff view e0nilnuee 70 hold the nffsetions ei many cItiysns tn New tnslend. sl' ssv s ishs 'Hmssl. l1iswIsy Iaw Is ne' NDFlhy of siatiou,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
PLANS FOR MEMORIAL MONUMENT CONSIDERED

HoauIam, Wash. (UP)--Pians to establish q monument to marx tne first spot in washington visited by gh,ts man Sns,hr,p Sss fnsrs"' ngss; esfierson ths Western 'OlympI club, would have the marker placed at Cedar creel. ocean resort north or KnlaiOek.
 place place for . party Of whites. Isd by fapialn hfun0 ilsesta. Spanish advsntuFer." Dc dselaFas, Tho ie hays been made c year before ibH United states Btl1e iis Deos laraiieB of indepesdenes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

Yale University, at least its athletic as- sociation, should read the handwriting on the wall. The time isn't ripe for S4.40 football tickets. Attendance at the Yale Army game last Saturday definitely proved that. And we wonder what football game is warth that price. Certainly fond fathers and mothers don't send their boys to college to make the gate receipts at their alma matters resemble professional prize fight income. Let's get back to amateur football.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

Milton Cosoysr candidate for U, $. Senator on ibs indspsndsnt republican ticket thinks that ihs prohibition issue might well Dc shslysd for ibIs coming election n favor of mote paiinsni pfobIsms related
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
Personal Health Seruice .(By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygieue. not disease diagnosis or | treatment, will be answ cred by Dr brady. | Address him. care of the Democrat 'enoins | stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
M TQyR7'A,sY % AX9F5RyzR3 XIA oEE

DELlIlIsAU WOOD cI9AttED.
 on oct A 20, ,Jsds lsds Y Amsrlcsns 1as,,.,sn and held HiIl ae0 In fierce fighting.
 British troops reached tho Le esnoy-valsncIennes railway on n front of six miles while Frennh attaeked on the aerre and the XIsns on q front Of ~ miles, aa- vaneing st sll points.
 Drlilsh. vreneh and Italian troops pushed thelr oIenslys qn the Italian fronk between ns Hrsnia and plsys rivers taking ''9s' in ls's Hd'seMniins, Mincr, npsIsh forces en iha 1jGFIs fehehed keItph hna tps mouth Of ilss Ieassr zap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

The question was bound to be asked sooner or lafer how many holding com panies it takes to hold a public utility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

Japan didn't work it right She should have asked the League of Nations for mandate over Manchuria and then have governed it for its own good. the way the allied powers do with Germany's colonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:27 tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25
"A SMILES THE THING.

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 o-O-o THE KIWANIS ENTERTAIN- : MENT FOR CRIPPLED
 CHILDREN You can help to ease their burden, In simple. humble way, By contributing your portion. In the program of today, The amount is just a pittanee, And the good that it will do. Is reflected in the thank-yous, That the kiddies give to you. There's an entertainment coming. At the Strand, this week
 Thursday, And the proceeds aid Kiwanis. To alleviate the way For our tender crippled kiddies. Smiling on. despite their plight, Two performances are scheduled. Afternoon and then at night. Won't you be gallant brother, To these children in distress. God will recognize your kindness, Your true efforts He will bless. Buy a ticket if you're able. Please consider what l say, You'll be helping crippled children,
 For brighter, better day.
 o-O-0
 When a man gets near the end of his rope, he generally puts 1t in cigar holder.
 A lot of radio speakers like radios, are pretty well ground ed before they start. o--O-o
 If the vets win, the grand old ship of state will be known as a schooner. These are the days when a man wants to keep an open mind and a closed fist. o--O-o Aviation should make continued progress. It got away to . fly- o-O-o DING, DING Give the people what they want, So politicians cry, But none of us want politicians, And Lord, but we know why. o-O-o Contentment Is something you can't buy. It must be cultivated. And the crop is always largest l ton to details. o-O-o The bonus, once an issue, has become a tissue in the | campaign. Very few Roosevelt or Hoover auto signs are seen this year. But other signs are quite plentiful. o-O-o so IT GOES Life keeps going, And we'll 1t may, For the goings of tomorrow. Start with gOings of to-day. | o-O-o
 The csy to-day is for more lead CTS. And yet the politicians on both sides criticise the ones we've got.
 There's nothing quite so mysterious about mystery stories as the mystery sur rounding their popularity.
 o-O-o
 The elephant has small tail and this election the tale seems smaller than ever before.
 o-O-o
 Then there was the woman who went in for house plants and said she'd start small. So she bought an inch plant. | o-O-o
 Don't think everything was smooth sailing in the stone age. People had rocky going at times.
 AND WHY NOT
 This talk about the farmers,'
 For votes is just a pull, wonder. why the farmers,
 Don't recognize the bull.
 O-O--o
 Prohibition is not an issue in this campaign. despite what wet politicians may say. People are interested in food, not drink. | o-O-o
 We haven't seen any pie lures of Uncle Sam since the depression. Wonder If he's sold the plug hat for new pair of shoes? | o-O-O
 A New York state profess sor says we're going to have hard winter. But perhaps he's just another absent mind ed professor. o-O--o 't
 We don't hear much about the Hoover aprons this fall. They seem to be talking about the Roosevelt
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 FILL FER UP Hoover and Roosevelt stockings,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-25

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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-14
LINCOLN REPEATS.

Last Saturday night the Lincoln five
trounced the county seat boys from
Libby by score Of rs to 10, and which
incidentally marked the second straight
win this season for the Lincolnians.
A large crowd attended the game,
and everyone was pleased with the
class of basketball exhibited by the
men. We will be expecting big things
from the home talent this year.
The local five proved superior in
every department of the game, and
only once did Libby seem like a pos
sible winner, and that was at the start
of the contest when they collected three
charity losses, to lead Lincoln 3 to 0.
From this brief score, Lincoln struck
its stride and then had the situation
pretty well in their hands. The half
ending in their favor to 8.
With the start of the second half
the Lincolnians exhibited some brilliant
floor work. Their passing and accurate
shooting proved too much for the coun-
ty seaters, and when the final whistle
blew Lincoln was at the long end
or Inc 20 TO III score.
CAPTAIN Marin, Smith, Mccarthy
contributed generously towards the
score. The stellar guarding Of Marin
and HARDWOOD were the outstanding
features in this contest and which was
big factor in keeping down Libby's
score. Katarzy and Rowland were the
high lights for Libby Both played well
Lincoln plays Columbia Falls mex
Thursday, q team which defeated them
in the early part of the season. Col
umbia Falls boasts tall and fast ag-
gregation and have been winning con-
sistently n their part of the country
Don't miss this game. Let's back ths
team and give them real support.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-14
EUREKA RIFLE CLUB


In match fired against Corvallis Rifle
Club of Hamilton, Mont, local clubs
wins by 80 points. Each man fired 10
shots prone and 10 sitting. Scores are
as follows:
Eureka-Winkley 200, Buhmiller 1877,
ST. Waller 1856, Sutherland 1873, A. Ram
bosek 1872. Total 978.
Hamilton-LeSeur 1872, Lee 100,
Magni 1870, Wilson 1873, Mills 1888. Total
948.
In the army qualification course
fired during December seven members
of the local club qualified as expert
riflemen, with the following scores:
Buhmiller 239, w. /. Sutherland 234,
Ingram 81, Winkley go, Mccain $50,
A. Rambosek 226, Ray Waller 225. The
ammunition allowance was received
late in the fall which left no oppor-
tunity for practice. Considering that
this was all new to most of the boys,
we feel highly gratified with the re-
suits, and with little drilling in rapid
fire, we anticipate an even better
showing next season.
Thirteen members completed the fir
ing and all qualified for marksmen or
better making 1000 qualification,
which is an unusual record. All of these
members will receive qualification
medals from the war department.