The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-29
NEA Service Writer.

Washington--Note from our
nations capital. One hates to get
personal, but when this writer first
set out for Washington, which was
several years ago, he was advised
by distinguished veteran editor
that 1t was just too bad because
no one ever read Washington news.
=. Well, IL that was true then.
one fears that 1t isn't entirely true
now. If there Is any reader whom
Washington correspondent cant
interest in one way or another.
one dares him to write and explain
Probably never was time
when so many folks were looking
toward Washington with the hope
that the government do something
or refrain from doing something.
Certainly never was a time when
members OF Congress were getting
80 many letters about this, that
and the other thing. The UNI
employed all look toward Wash
ington with the hope that some
thing can be done which will either
provide more Jobs or give relief.
The employed either look here
with the hope that something VIII
be done to make their Jobs more
safe or with the prayer that the
government won't make any SIPS
that might make conditions worse
The employers either demand
something from the White House
or Congress which will stimulate
or bolster UP special interests or
protest against legislative projects
in which they have no faith.
The drys have their eyes on
Washington every day OF the week
and convene here with loud cneers
for their friends and dire threats
for their enemies. The vets send
their pleas for repeal and look
here longingly for a strong vote
for repeal or modification in this
session Of Congress.--or anything
else that will inspire hope. the
labor organizations, with millions
of members, concentrate here for
O. fight In the senate against a
couple Of new federal, Judges as
we'll as for several bills. The
bankers yelp for--and get-federal
loans. Also, their depositors and
borrowers, all holders of insurance
policies and all holders of railroad
bonds are vitality concerned In the
operation of that National Recon-
struction corporation. And 80, 10
a greater or lesser degree, Is
everyone else.
Everyone who has an income
or q forunte or anything else or
considerable value Is wondering
what sort of a tax increase pro-
gram Congress will pass. Anyone
else who thinks the tax program
will not affect him Is only kidding
himself because everyone VIII
have to pay greater or lesser
share of the increase In one way
or another. Some veterans are
hoping for cashing. OF their
bonus certificates by this Congress
and others are hoping for 1t from
the next Congress-, put nearly all
are Interested in one or more
other pieces of veteranS Legislation
up before the present session.
Church members and many DINERS
are keeping informed of develop
ments preliminary to the disarma-
ment conference at Geneva, Tor
which the American delegation has
recently been selected. Also,
Of course, this is the year when
all Democrats and Republicans
Torrance of the administration
here, though with different hopes.
Until November, they will have
their eyes on the White House.
And even the Communists are
looking here in the hope that the
government will break down and
give them a chance.
Maybe you think we're forget
ting the children? Well, just tell
them to watch the continuing
White House conference on Child
Health and Protection, the Chill
dren's bureaus intensified ac-
tivities and the pending maternity
and infancy legislation. Tens
Of thousands Of cities and towns,
as we'll as tho states. are taking
instructions from washington as
to how to celebrate the 200th an
niversary Of George Washington's
birth this year. But why 90 onf
The rest OF the world 10 watching
us like hawk, for various reasons
debts, tariffs disarmament IN
tentions and what not. For the