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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
MONDAY, JULY II, 1882
MT Hyde Rebuked

When Secretary oi Agriculture took Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York to task for his views on reforestation as a means of creating employment, he did not reckon with the American Forestry As sociation. This organization is nothing. if not vigorous in its defense of the New York governors stand upon reforestation as a modern industry and not as mere pastime to be indulged in rather infrequently by states the federal government or private groups. In addition the head of the De- partment of Agriculture came in for some pretty harsh treatment at the hands of Representative Marvin Jones of Texas.
 It was the contention of the Texan legis- lator that Secretary Hyde knew more about : politics than he did about agriculture. Can this be true of one of President Hoovers sppointees? We can hardly believe it. Yet listen to this from the lips of Representative Jones. Farmer Hyde has an apparent idea that reforestation consists of going to nursery. buying seeding and planting it. He overlooks entirely the great problems of floor control and soil erosion. which are gripping the attention of the people today. He does not understand the immense amount of work connected with the prep aration of the soil, the problems of drain age. and especially the matter of reforesta ton of cut-over land. which means the thinning out of thick underbrush. the pres- ervation of useful trees and elimination of useless varieties.
 If Secretary Hyde did not hold such high position in our government, his lack of information expressed in such elementary language in the thought that reforestation s sticking twig into the ground and wait ing for 1t to grow would be amusing. The farmers of the nation have already be- come convinced that Mir Hyde knows noth- ing about the rudments of agriculture. -
 The secretary of the American Forestry Association, Ovid Butler, spoke in a some what similar vein. He. however, went into rsore detail as to what reforestation actually involved. He also showed how California had provided employment for quite few men by reforestation programs and con- tsmplated widening them this fall. We are afraid that Mr Hyde walked out beyond his depth in criticizing Governor Roosevelt so ruthlessly as he did. Perhaps his reforsta tion scheme isn't going to solve the nations economic ills entirely but it might do its just like legalized beer Prohibitionists seoff at the thought of it giving employ ment to many or aiding the economic stu ation in any way. Yet if breweries started tomorrow at the very least forty-five diverse bit towards recovery from depression It's industries would be affected. When the word reforestation is used, it also refers to variety of things, not merely planting trees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
SENATOR BINGHANf,S
 SURPRISE
CNew Britain Herald )

Senator Bingham has the cour- age of his convictions and is to be commended therefore. He likes the democratic repeal plank far better than the republican weasel plank on that issue and frankly says so. Moreover, he says the democratic' plank appeals so strongly to him that he will ignore his own party's semi-moist plank during the coming campaign.
 This is taking a slight gesture toward supporting the democratic party, but we cannot read in the senator's statement a definite state- ment that he will actually offer such support. He evidently in- tends to ignore" the republican prohibition plank while admiring the democratic plank; yet while going through these motions will run on the republican ticket and inferentially force the straight party voters among his clientele to vote for the republican, policy, demi- moist and all.
 The only other alternative is for MT Bingham to run, as a repNb- lican and suggest to those repub- licans who like the democratic anti-prohibition planks as well as he does to split their tickets. vot- ing for Roosevelt for president and for Bingham as senator.
 The outlook is intriguing. Sena- tor Bingham has broken with his party on an important issue. He openly denounces the stand of his party. He openly admires the stand of the democrats. He is out to get sonde votes coming and going.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
Lucky France

An American newspaper writer travelling in France finds to his surprise that Nthat country is still relatively prosperous and content She seems almost to have escaped the business depression afflieting the world. There was more or less uneasiness felt there for year or two. and some gain in unem- ployment; but lately conditions have been improving again. In all France at the be- ginning of last month, there were said to be only 250.000 people out of work, and the authorities agree that that number has been steadily lessening since. It is as if there were less than three-quarters of million unemployed in the United States and in normal times we generally have more than that.
 Fortunate France never scars so high as America in prosperity nor sinks so low Tn diversity She is still mainly agricultural Her industry. doubtless less modern than ours is not given to such wild excesses such orgies of finance and industrial production. A French business institution is not run on the quota system, thinking itself ruined unless it sells more every year than 1t did the year before. The French, considered emotional by outsiders. are really calmer than most other nationalities. Their speech may run to excess; their action chooses the sane middle way. Thus they come nearer than we do to flattening out the economic cycle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Ethics My Eye

A correspondent writes letter describing the satisfactory treatment he received from a physician who evidently has unusual skill in the treatment of certain conditions. The con- ductor gets almost as much joy from such a letter as though he the physician him. self. But the correspondent rather dashes cold water over it by withholding the name of the physician. Why keep it a secret2 Perhaps there are many other readers who seek just such a physician-if I only know about him and his work The correspondent says he sup poses ethics prevents me from recommending particular doctors anyhow. Ethics my eye!
 Cyst Candid opinion about cystic tum0r of right Ovary. Four years ago It was size Of q lime, now size of large orange. am 33 years old. (Mrs D. S.) Answer-Have. 1t operated on now. Al best it can only give you more and more trouble. At worst t may develop maiignancy( cancer) in later life If not removed now. AngOra cat, great pet, leaves hairs every. where about house. If by chance we breathe in any of the dust or fine pieces of these hairs wili it do us any harm? (Mrs D. p)
 Answof--No, Rarely m individual happens to be BenBltized and suffers asthma If he in' hales any cat hair or dander.
 Ice Eating
 Is it harmful Co est ice crushed Co water? crave it often. (AiPs q. B.b
 Answer--It is harmless.
 IHlpacied Wisdom TOOfh is It possible tOp tWD lmpnGied wisdom teeth lV be ab.eeased yet give no iain or soreDess WilnfeyepY (s. e Hl
 AnswsF--Yss, such "fllent" Abseasses about Inc roots of tooth sometimes cause serious sYss iemIe trouble.
 Icopvrishi, john r. piis Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
Watch the Gas Tax Mount

Once Connecticut cities and towns start seeking proportionate share in the gaso- line tax that Connecticut now collects at the rate of two cents per gallon we can ex- pect to see the rate mount rapidly. perhaps going even as high as in some of the western or southern states. Even at the l93l session of the Legislature the question was rather timidly preached There was suggestion ' that the gasoline tax be raised one or two , cents. Of course. nothing was said then ; about allocating a share of the money real ized to the cities and towns for street repair. Strictly speaking. of course, the cities and towns are as much entitled to this gasoline tax as the state. In fact. more so. as auto- piles travel more miles on city streets than on state highways.
 When the Connecticut League of Munioi palities was organized an increased gasoline tax SO that the cities might share. was one of the first things suggested. If we are not mistaken. Mayor Maloney of Meriden was one of the first to point out that here was an open avenue of revenue. We don't know what his position IS now with regards to increased gasoline taxation but we think that the members of this municipal league ought to aequaint themselves with the fig ures on gasoline consumption and taxes paid in Connecticut before going on record as favoring such proposal After such an ex- animation they may become as convinced as we are that the motorist today is bearing his fair share of the tax burden.
 It is claimed by every expert on taxation that real estate is unjustly taxed today in comparison with other taxables. That may be so. but motor vehicles come in for more than their fair share in the long run and with federal taxes now applicable both to vehicles and gasoline, we wouldn't care to see Connecticut going on record as favoring an increased gasoline tax. Connecticut now is one of three states imposing two cent tax. The highest tax levied is in Ten nessse and Florida where seven cents is eol- Ieetsd. The average for all the states is 4.i cents. Our legislators might well claim that if cities want to cut into the gasoline tax. they would have to raise 1t to at least four cents gallon. We hope the day never arrives when this will happen.
 With first a one cent tax and later two cent tax gasoline consumption has increased annually in this state. in 193l there were z36.3oo,66l gallons used, which brought in net gasoline taxes of S47z7.9o3. IB ad. Iditicn ie that ibe state collected over ss,o00000 in registrations And If you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
Riding On Rails

This is great year for excursion trips by land and water. The railroads partieu- larly are running special excursions, both local and distant. at rates lower than any known for 20 or 30 years. These rates have already attracted considerable business. attracting travelling salesmen as we'll as sight, this way becomes cheaper than motor travel
 The railroads hope that the new patrons will acquire the habit and continue riding by rail when business improves. It is one of the ways by which the railroads are beating back, and an obvious and logical way. It is not so sure as it seemed to be three or four years ago that "everybody's going to ride on rubber"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
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One studied him intently and wondered whether he might not make a far more impressive can didate for election than for .nom- ination.
 There were things in his man. ner, his language and his gestures which reminded you of Al Smith, although Roosevelt is more cul- tured and suave, more likely to appeal to that large number of middle class men and women who worry about their social security, hold contempt for all accents and establish their superiority in their own minds from the fact that Someone else says "raddio," where as they do not.
 Prototype of Wilson?
 Roosevelt obviously conceived himself as a prototype of Wilson. He appealed to the old Wilsonian spirit and sought to emulate 1t. Nor, in that militant speech, did he do badly for a man who had been re- ferred to sarcastically even by the progressives for whose support he appeals as-- Friendly Frank" or Fearless Frank" It was Roosevelt who first called Smith "the Happy Warrior" and it was Roosevelt who played we'll the role of Happy Warrior" that day.
 His face beamed from time to time with infectious smiles, and at intervals his eyes shone almost 'ecstatically. He seemed, in fact. tickled to death.
 They say he is consummate politician and he probably is that, too. But the nation, as far as one can discern, is regarding it's candidates with 8 cold and some- times bitter eye. Roosevelt has yet to sell himself as the man who can deliver the goods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
THE GOLDEN sHoTE
(New york Herald-Tribune)

(NeW York Herald-Tf1bune)
 Out of the west has come great rumble of thanksgiving, and with 1t the joyful assurance that the advance of 67 per cent in the price of swine is not only "a wonderful step out of the depression but . sure and lasting Improvement of the farmers lot. Far out on the horizon of the corn belt weary citizenry Of mortgaged empire have gIimpsed that runaway jade prosperity, returning neither in Ph0ebus'B efkuigent chariot nor in one of those do luxe sixteen.cylin- der contraptions in which sne eloped three autumns back, put firmly astride . iInsai descendant of the northern sun gods golden Fri; Ths Iesle Of chieage's pa4an Of praise is'that, with. pig 1n the aH. oendant, ail ether livestock prices must rise, as they appear 70 pe doing, Az livestock rises, e musf sFaini and ID with eFain ke not GnIy tie faFnaeP's credit and the faFmeF's iFfaFeet tn machines, baiBt, lumbep and alI eaAgets elfes motive, but the aspirations ef the faFmsF'e Wifs feF neeFly eyeEyfhln4 ghleh fhs mail order Ilsss ssi ''ji"s jt "wsspId .psrhsps be bstisy ie Isl thls spieD1l9 yielon l4te els4ffl logm asaInsL ths mlsimia Hlfhi 2! 4 hsfoFs nigeNlns |lho f0NeF4. et iHs I)iDg un fhe HAaibota anf ilHbyeI4 fef ihs dancing HsiashA nht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

According to reports current in the state late last week Governor Cross has evolved scheme to aid the jobless. He has not indi- cated. though, whether or not the plan in- wolves special session of the Legislature. None of the details of the plan has been made public either. The sole point of in- formation gathered from the report is that a definite program of legislative aid for aid
 ing communities in their relief work is ready That certainly looks as if special session were indicated. Still we hope not as we aren't convinced by any manner or means that it is necessary for our legislators
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
BErGIUM AS PAWN

On July II, 1918, Count won HertIing. German chancellor, in aia impassioned speech before the Reichstak Main Committee, denied that the intentions of Germany were to annex and keep Belgium. He said German intentions were to hold that country for 6 time as q pawn for future negotiations with allies.
 Progress on the Balkan frent was reported. AIlie had formed . solid fFent along c 200-mtIe line from the AdFIatie te Daieniki. itaIIaB troops had advanced to occupy BeFat, end Trench tfeep9 Feiied on in aa advance between !be paveii and the 'ossum, west ef
 British troops following the ss. Ample ef Trench forces Co the south. mustered FeIHf0feemeHts alld bseen g determined push esaiDsi tha HeFnlana qn q mile fFoilt en lbe HRss PFetseied hv q heaFy artillery baFfafe, they flles kslf 2 mIis lS kssd:ls'kssa ashi' F#W
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
THE TWo-THIRDs RULE
Bridgeport Times-star)

NAAN9SPOAs AAAhSsS-SSoAl
 Now that the furore over the proposed abrogation of the two- thirds rule in the democratic con- veption has died down, it might be a good idea for the party leaders to get together and consider abohshing the rule for the conven- tion of 1886.
 There is a good deal to be said on both sides in such an argument. On the one hand, there is the fact that relatively small faction can block the majority will indefinite- ly under the two-thirds rule; on the other, there is the fact that such a rule prevents one section of the country from putting over d candidate without regard to pro- tests from other sections. %
 But one thing is obvious; the time to debate changing the rule is not at the beginning of a conven- ton. when the delegates have ali been chosen and committed z to their respective candidates. The job must be done well in advance. There is one point on which 1t is not too early to begin looking ahead to 1036.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

happen to know the number of licensed drivers in Connecticut. multiply that by 8 and the total goes up some more. With Con- necticut motorists turning in close to $l4000.000 to the state treasury we think they are doing their share. If the state wants to turn back one of the two cents it now collects on a gallon of gasoline to the cities all we'll and good, but before tax jump is considered let's discuss the matter at great length and act very slowly and eau- tiousIy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
Here, There And Everywhere

should it indeed prove that pros- perity, the elusive, is riding home- ward bound, it will be neither to the golden calf nor to the golden eagle, nor even to the ghost of the martyred goose that laid the golden eggs, that Wall street will doff it's top-hat when it can next afford one. It will be to the golden shole, the humble Sus romesticus, rampant in a field of fodder vert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
To-day's Selected Poem .
SUMMER MORNING

(AnItn Laurie Cushing in The ChfIbilhn
 Science Monitor Down the long streot tho sun has inhdo And sitting through the spots of shade Arc scattorings Of golden light The privst hedso is gemmed with dew,--' A bird iH poised there and Is gone. The world ls cool and elaan And nsw,-- 4 morning Co be glad up0ni BprOly the flowers across the way, T1is shining roofs the biue Of space. Wer0 not go lovely yesterday fhiH Is new, R brighter plaeei
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
So They Say

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

to meet in Hartford to authorize municipal
 bond, issues to care for the needy. Surely there must be some other way of arriving at successful plan than special session. Let's exhaust all schemes before summoning the. legislators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11
Personal Health SerUice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis OF treatment, will be answered by Dr brady. Address him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 8:55 Daylight Saving Time) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

High tide at Milford, Tuesday July l2, 6:32 D. m. Daylight time); low tide, HOO a. m Daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

No definite decision on salary cut for state employees has as yet been reached ae- eording to reports from Hartford. And it may be another week before the high rank ing authorities have decided whether or not they will include themselves and some thou sand other employees in general ten per cent wage reduction. All of which is in- teresting to the thousands of wage earners throughout the state who have been forced to receive similar cuts in pay. If the state decides on a graduated list of cuts that will be all right with the majority of voters. However, they do feel that it isn't fair in the face of universal reductions that one class be exempt, especially when their taxes go to make up the wages.
 Here is good racket for somebody who has the patience and ability to train clans. A ten year old boy recently dug up clam at Jersey beach. Clasped between the shells was a. pair of false teeth. The owner had lost them while bathing and offered a reward Think what flock of trained clans could do at shore resort where somebody is always losing something in the water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

An outstanding example of political cruelty is the raising of false hopes by Con- qress in the hearts of needy veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-11

Anyway, there's one good thing abou a sales tax It implies sales.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-22
u. S. MINISTER
VIEWS FIGHTING
NEAR SHANGHAI

SHANGHAI, Feb. %. U.P} -
United States Minister Nelson T.
Johnson sat on a water tower to-
day and watched shells fall in
side the International Settlement
while the settlement and warshipS
were decorated with American
flags and bunting in honor of
George Washington'S two hun
dredth birthday.
All WarshipS in port, including
the Japanese, were decked in full
dress in honor of the day.
Americans and other foreigners
we're nervous, however, due to re-
newed shelling at Chapel, and the
annual Washington ball, usually
one of the seasons major social
functions, was Cancelled.
With Minister johnson on his
water tank observation post were
British Minister Sir Miles Lamp
son and French Minister Henr.
Widen.
The police hospital in Hainan
road was struck but not seriously
damaged. Some 40 shells fell in
the Dixwell, WooSung, North
Szechuen and Range roads causing
numerous fires.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-22
NEW ASSISTANT
SELECTED FOR
PROBATION WORK

Miss Dorothy Reese of Los An
geles was unanimously elected to
the office of assistant to the pro-
baton officer at the meeting of
the Imperial county probation
committee held Saturday in the
court house.
At recent meeting the COM
mittee decided to employ trained
worker, thus making it necessary
to dispense with the services of
the former assistant, M. V. Hester
Miss Reese is graduate of
U.C.L.A., comes exceptionally we'll
recommended and has had five or
six years of experience. She will
take up her duties on March 1.
Discussion of the means of car
ing for children who have been
left in the home for four or five
months was held. The detention
home is designed as a temporary
home for wards of the court until
suitable disposition can be made
of their cases, but is not supposed
to be permanent home.
A committee composed of Mrs.
B. A. Ansyln, George Harlan and
B. M. Gruwell was appointed to in
Vestigate the matter and to draw
up rules and regulations for ad-
mittance into the home and for
the handling of cases in the home
Already inquiries have been sent
to similar institutions asking for
information as to their rules.
Mrs. H. S. Maxwell was tempo
rarily appointed assistant matron
of the county detention home in
Imperial after the resignation Of
Mrs. Ruth Hines.
Members of the committee
present were Mrs. A. c. Ferguson
of Holtville, Mrs. H. V. Gray and
George Connolly of Imperial, Mrs.
A. S. Carr and George Harlan of
Calexico, Mrs. A. B. Anslyn of
Brawley and B. M. Gruwell of
Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-22
CHILD KILLED
BY AUTOMOBILE
ON YUMA ROAD
Gloria Foster Runs Into
Path Of Oncoming Car
East OF HOltville.

Tragedy ended a Sunday outing
yesterday afternoon for the H. l..
Foster family of Brawley, when an
apparently unavoidable automobile
accident took the life of Gloria
Foster. sig years old, 25 miles east
of Holtville on the Yuma highway
where she ran in front of car
driven by Rudy F. Schleusener OF
Los Angeles.
Attempting to avoid hitting the
child, Schleusener sWerved his car
from the highway and into the
sand beside the road AS he was
not driving at great speed, his
car did not overturn. He was ab-
solved of blame by members of the
Foster family. An inquest was to
be held in Brawley, today.
Foster, who lives at lat South
Sixth street. Brawley, had driven
along the Yuma highway on a
Sunday outing About half way
between Hidway and Grays Wells
he parked his car on the north
side of the road, headed west.
Foster, with his daughter and
another child, was behind the car
while Mrs. Foster and a third child
were on the south side of the road
Gloria started to run across the
road to her mother just as Schleu-
sener, driving east, came by. She
ran into the path of the car.
In spite Of his effort to avoid
the child, Schleusener's car struck
her, knocking her to the pavement
She was taken to a hospital in
Holtville, but died before reach
ing it.
With Schleusener were Irene
Shontz and Edna Strickler
Schleusener is travelling for d
water meter firm, the Hersey Man
ufacturing company, in Boston.
Coroner Bert Underwood and
Undersheriff Rodney Clarke were
called to the scene of the accident
to investigate. Both expressed the
opinion the accident was un-
avoidable.
A coroner's jury in Brawley thi;
morning decided that the death Of
Gloria Foster was accidental, free.
ing the Los Angeles man of any
blame.
Friends of Foster today said III
was, for a number of years, pro
prietor of shoe shine stand oppo
site the Ell Centre postoffice, ant
moved to Brawley only a few week
ago. The family is well known
here.