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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
A Book a Day
 by BRUCE CATION
Profits And
 Hard Times

An unorthodox and interesting discussion of the current depres- sion is to be found in Trend of Business" by Arthur B. Adaws, dean of the College of Business Administration of the University of Oklahoma.
 In this little book Dean Adams states bluntly that we made our own depression, and that neither war debts nor separations had very much to do with 1t.
 The boom years, he asserts, saw our productive capacity vast ly increased, while our purchas- ing power failed to keep pace with it Industrial prices and in- dustrial profits, he declares, were too high and wages were too low; and he states f1atly:
 eff the total amount of money paid out as wages from 1922 to 1929 had increased in proportion to the increase in value of the goods produced during that pe- followed the lead of declining costs, we should have had to-day only a very mild business depres- sion, or none at alp
 Dean Adams sees the solution in a restoration of astrictly com- petitive capitalism He demands extension of the antitrust laws to prevent trade agreements to main- tain prices, revision of the income tax laws to get more money from the higher brackets, federal in- corporation of all businesses en- gagged in interstate trade, lower tariff, and a program by which the government would buy mar ginal farm land and retire it from production
 You may disagree with a lot of this, but you'll find his book well reasoned and stimulating. Published by Harpers, it sells for $1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

experience does not compare with that oi the Monianan. Nor has he to his credit any such startling expose as Senator Walsh at- tained in his prosecution of the naval oil scandals in the Harding and Coolidge ad- ministrations
 But Mir Cummings has long been na- tional figure in democratic politics He has sought public office on several occasions He has been leader in state politics. He has been national keynoter. He is still pow CT in national politics. although not active in state circles of recent years. It is certainly pleasing to Connecticut democracy to learn that he may be our next Attorney General. although no one would have had Senator Walsh die to make such an event come true.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
Our Daily Washington Letter
Debts the Great National Burden
BY RODNEY BUTCHER

38 of 138 Class One railroads fin- ished 1882 without deficit. Of the others, 45 didn't earn operating expenses and the rest didn't earn fixed charges. The Reconstruction Finance corporation lent the roads $360, 100000 in 1882, generally to make interest payments, but now some of the big roads are facing bond maturities and have ex- hausted their collateral.
 Cities Feel Pinch
 Reduced income not only makes more difficult the carrying of the public debt but also adds to it. With incomes, property value and business activity at low levels the old taxes didn't come anywhere near near peaying national, state and city expenses. Deficits resulted. The national debt has gone back above $20,0OO,000,000 and the state and local debt is around $16,000,- 000,000 each having increased three or four billions during the depression.
 Congress and state officials are giving special attention to farmers, partly because rural revolts against evictions represent an attack on the capitalistic system and process es of government. Also because restoration of national prosperity requires farm prosperity.
 The LaGuardia-McKe bill passed by the house provides for voluntary scaling down or exten- sion of debts by agreements be- tween debtors and creditors. Ap- plicable to railroads, industrial corporations, farmers and other individuals, it is designed to en- courage settlements without bank ruptcies. Under it a debtor who can't pay at maturity would file a petition with a court stating the inability and would be safe from bankruptcy pending negotiations with creditors for reorganization or extension. Railroad congratulations could be effected with the approval of the interstate commerce com mission.
 Refinancing of farm mortgages and temporary financing of the farmers tax and mortgage pay ments are growing issues in con- gress. Senator Frazier of North Dakota, whose bill has been en- dorsed by seven farm state leg!sla- lures, would have the government issue notes to take up mortgages
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
TypicalIy Cross

The selection of the five members of the state liquor commission whom the governor is entitled to name is typical of him and the many appointments that he has made in his term of office. He gave some insight into the character of men that he would name ear- Tier in the week in the course of remarks on politics and the county commlsslonershlps in which he deplored traficking in public offices. Of the governors five appontees only two can be said to be interested in the field of politics and their connection is such as to dsclaim any ideas that might occur to people as to the purpose of the board
 The five members named by Governor Cross are Federal District Attorney John Buckley who is chairman, Dr Robbins w. Bartsow. president of the Hartford Semln- ary Foundation; Rt Rev William H. Flynn. chancellor of the Roman Catholic diocese of Hartford; Dean Edgar S. Furness of the Yale Graduate School; and Colonel Thomas Hewes of the governors staff. Following this announcement Frank Bergn of New Haven, democratic majority leader in the Senate. was designated as the representative of this body. A seventh member is to be named from the House.
 There are many notable commissions in Connecticut whose work is of the finest character Fortunately our chief executives have not tried to play politics with their membership. As a result such mertorous services have been well performed and re-' dound great credit on the appontees. We can only say of the state liquor commission that if it lives up by one-half to its individual reputation for devotion to duty and clear ness of purpose we will be assured of state liquor plan second to none in the country. We make this statement, too, with no knowledge of the personal viewpoints of any of the commissioners on the subject. of prohibition or liquor control. Our future des- tiny in this social experiment is in safe hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
Discount The Claim

The claim that the physicians and sur geons of the state are now Tn favor ot bill regarding contraceptives and famillarly termed the birth control bill is open to much criticism. Yet it is being whispered around the state today that the medical pro- fession has changed it's attitude towards this perennial measure. When hearing on the bill was held this week at Hartford the inn pression seemed to be uppermost that the Connecticut Medical Society was on record as favoring passage of the bill. This was supported some time ago by an announce ment that the society had voted to support the birth control measure.
 We are happy to record that it was Waterbury man. now a practicing physician in Hartford, who exploded this claim. Dr George Keefe, speaking at the request of Mrs Herbert F. Fisher of Hartford, legislative chairman of the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women, declared that many mem bers of the state medical society were not in sympathy with nor had they voted for reso- lutions adopted by the House of Delegates of the society in which the contraceptive bill was upheld.
 In the course of his remarks Dr Keefe declared that "Intrinsicaly this bill seeks to destroy the purpose of marriage. The pre- cious heritage of medicine concerns itself with the preservation of life. Under no cir- cumstances should 1t be authorized to pre- vent life. - Moral degeneracy was the prediction of another reputable physician if the bill is passed. Dr Charles w. Comfort of New Haven speaking for passage of the bill said, We do not ask you to consider this as birth control bill. We ask you to consider it as a purely medical measure for tte purpose of preserving the health of our women.
 Unfortunately for Dr Comforts nten- tions the bill can't be considered as anything but an effort to loosen the already sadly rent marital duties and obligations that a man and woman incur Moral laxity is too apparent today in our midst without our adding to it. The growing sentiment for passage of the act concerning contraceptlves in our own midst is ample proof of cur- ious callosity we. as nation, are developing towards moral conduct. Fortunately there are still few defenders of morality left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
Here, There And Euerwvhere

Cooney, who had protested that such method of voting was pro- life of time and expense. Space in the Journal must be given for every roll call taken; the printing costs he suggested, might be a strain on the states resources. Now it might be argued that Senator Cooney. as one of the members whose shift of allegiance on the judgeships promp- ted MT Bergin's requests, was scar cely the man to raise objections. But three hours of tedious voting on Al similar resolutions and three hours of realization that each sue ceeding vote would appear in the Journal might well provoke objec- tions.
 Senator Cooney was right, of course, when he remarked that printing costs would be increased. But it seems entirely probable that Connecticut citizens will welcome such an increase. For on the pages of the Journal, in black against white, for all who wish to see, will appear evidence of state senate activities. of the effects of last weeks deal, symbolic of similar occurrences in the past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

One of the last promises that the late Senator Thomas J. Walsh made was his avowed intention of seeing that the nations prohibition laws were respected as long as they remained on the statute books and he was Attorney General. In Daytona Beach, Florida, Wednesday. he stated that his at- titude was simply that of any good official. He had his duty to perform and intended to do it. Such a stand was characteristic of the man. We doubt that Walsh liked the dry laws although he was ranked as dry. but he would certainly uphold the Consti- tuition until his last breath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

According to we'll founded reports, Archi- bald McNeil, democratic national commit teeman from Connecticut. will be named an aide to James A. Farley, instead of becom- ing member of Roosevet's little cabinet. Early rumors had it that McNeil was sched- uled to assume the role of assistant secretary of the Navy, the same job that Roosevelt had himself when he was in Washington. However. it is now more than likely that the shift is being made so that the Connec- ticut democratic leader may be in a better position to control state patronage. not to mention part of New England. The Post office Department, over which Mir Farley will rule is customarily the center of party patronage. It undoubtedly will remain so under democratic rule. And the addition of Mir McNeil to Farley's staff might seem to indicate that the democrats intend to keep tight check rein on the party in the next four years Which is no more than they should do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
So They Say

If prohibition is repealed. it will only be a few years until the peo- pie will again restore it. pr Howard H. Russell, 77, who
 founded the Anti-Saloon league 40 years ago.
 Anyone who claims to be a first class public man must be prepared to meet tragic death. Praise be for the men who may attempt my life if their motive is to die for their country.
 pr Yuko Ozaki, noted Japanese
 pacifist and former minister of
 justice.
 Freedom of thought and freedom of speech in every country are necessary before the people of one land can understand the deals and ambitions of their neighbors. -Dr Thomas s. Baker,. president
 of Carnegie Institute of Tech
 nology, speaking in Berlin.
 The economic system in America is in no danger of breaking down, but on the contrary has such inher- ent strength that 1t continues to function efficiently in the face Of the greatest maladjustment the world has ever seen.
 Andrew w. Mellon, U. s. ara
 bassador to Great Britain, speak
 ing in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
To-day's Selected Poem
STORM IN A MAINE VILLAGE
(Charles G. Wilson in The Christian Science
 MnnitnrA

(CharIeS e. WlISOn Tn The LhrlSllan ScIenCe
 Montor) On winter nights of storm and gusty blow The village houses seem to me like ships, little fleet which rides a of snow That heaves and seethes before the winds sharp whips Above the superstructures, thick with frost,
 high: As, challenged by the wind, each craft is tossed It's pungen smoke goes streakng down the sky, The midwatch peals it's chime, and lights are
 dimmed As one by one the porholes blink and fade, And shippers seek their hunks, the fires well
 trimmed, Abaft and forard all things shipshape made; So through the night the fleet rides oSt the
 storm, Til morning finds it anchored safe from harm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
CORRECT, MIR BERGEN
(New Haven Journal-Courier)

(NeW Haven Journal-COurler)
 Last weeks storm provoked by democratic defections on the minor judgeship resolutions is definitely of the past, but occasional squalls still stir the senate chamber. The deal is made, but the memory lin- gers on. And Democratic floor leader Frank s. Bergin intends to make that memory permanent, to fix it in ink on paper. to have the names of democratic Senators Cooney and Shea and Hagearty printed :. in republican columns in the Senate Journal. For two days roll call votes were taken on each of the resolutions, and at the close of Tuesdays session MT Ber- gin announced that he would con- tinue his requests for similar votes on every resolution presented in the future.
 Senator Bergin's announcement was made in answer to Senator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

and let farmers pay 1h per cent interest plus 1 1a per cent amortiza- ton until the debt was paid paid off. if Senator Hull of Tennessee has bill proposing that the R. F. c. finance mortgages and give the farmer a two-year breathing period. Sena- tor Robinson of Arkansas would set up a billion-do1lar. corporation to make per cent loans to farm CTS. And of course there are doz- ems of proposals for imitation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
We arc merely driftcrs,
 On the stream of fate. Floating with the current, To the outer gate.

On JIG StFeuDl OI Iutc, Floating with the current, To the outer gate.
 O-O-o Who can remember the good old days when technocracy was un- heard of and the footing of fish horn on Friday morning, still found women at home?
 o-O-o
 If politicians, like Venus, lacked arms, we'd have less handshaking to contend with.
 o-O-o What the world needs is the o'clock whistle once again.
 o-O-o Soft coal is just as hard to handle as any other type.
 o-O-e When you hear that the cover charge is back, it's a safe bet to place your wager on prosperity.
 o-O-o
 Suggested slogan for local merchants, Buy Waterbury"
 o-O-o Farmers claim they are suffering from rubber money. But the most of us don't have it long enough to enjoy the job of rubbering it.
 o-O-o
 College to Open Aviation School.-Headline. That's my idea of carrying out the higher education program.
 O--O-o Now they claim that American elections are becoming cleaner. l suppose we can thank the soft soap for this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
Personal Health SerUice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by Dr Brady Address him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

These may be the days of depression for some, but for Representative Ernest w. Gib- son of Vermont they are ones of less pay and more work. After March Gibson will be Vermonts lonc congressman under the new reapportionment and he must take over the duties of retiring Representative John w. Weeks in addition to keeping up his own office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
Good evening.
 O-O-O SENATOR TOM WALSH
"A SMILES THE THING.

0A-ANAA \ >$AN 4 SAVA w AASoAA A giant oak has fallen, Sought the soil from which it grew, Deaths the axeman of life's forest, And its blows are ever true. But the toppled forest monarch. Now so prone and seeming pale. Lent his courage to the saplings, Ere he slipped beyond the vale. There are memories to cherish, Kindly touches, deeds well done. Pretty pictures in the hour glass, When the sands of life have run. And we face the great tomorrow. Broken hearted. it is true, With the plumes that some one left us,
 As we make the stumble through.
 O-O-O When Mellon was secretary of the treasury he was supposed to be man of iron. Now they've got Woodin one.
 O-O-O
 Politics are pretty well scrambled these days. The wife of the new secretary of the interior, Harold l.. Ickes, is republican state representative from the seventh district in H. linois. So figure this out for yourself.
 O-O-O Repeal of the 18th amendment will return the "stagger system" to American labor.
 o-O-O
 Now they claim instead of being thrifty we should become spendthrifty.
 O-O-o No one seems especially con- cerned with a reductions in the wages of sin.
 O-O-o
 so TT GOES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

The seasons change,
 Soon spring will come And mean but little
 To some.
 o-O--o They speak of imitation, deflation and reflation. Now did they ever forget technoflation?
 O-O-O
 Even if it were possible to pave some of our streets with good intentions, the autoists. would appreciate the improve ment.
 a# O-O-O People who are hungry for money will eventually realize it can't be eaten.
 O-O-O The Roosevelit cabinet is looked upon as being coali- tion one. But so long as 1t is partly coal instead of cinders, the country will take hope.
 o-O-O Everybody seems to know what the country needs but few have taken the time to ask the country what it really wants.
 O-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

who can receive this rather high number of petitioners is eligible to go on the ballot regardless of wet or dry affiliations. The convention date is set for May l6 with the election of delegates scheduled for late April. either the 20th or 18th. New York thus takes the first progressive step towards state convention. Let other states fall in line and advance their ideas on the subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

The time will come inevitably in every normal family when some member will take all the puzzles in the house and pour 'em together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

The Filipinos believe in self-determination' but not self -extermination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6l4 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
F. D. SAID so.
Be still sad heart.
 No need for sorrow, Prospcrity's due,

Day after tO-mOrrOW.
 o-Oso
 This concludes our regular Fri day evening program. It was broad cast by DBD and came to you through the courtesy of the Wa terbury Evening Democrat, pio- neer in this type of newspaper work. We are signing off at this time, to be back on the air again tomorrow with our Saturday pro- gram.
 o-O--o Good night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-03
O-O--O LINES
The sun will rise, Then span the sky, It sets, the day
 Is born tO die.

The sun will rise,
 Then span the sky, It sets, the day
 Is born to die.
 O-O-O Some people are born to riches. Others acquire them. But the most of us merely live in hopes.
 o-O-o The man who handles life like an egg. won't get much more out of it than he would from an egg.
 o-O-O Mrs Roosevelt is good scout. She hasn't ordered the Hoover vacuum cleaners from the White House.
 O-O-O The chap who reasons things out for himself will always be recognized by his friends as a reasonable character.
 Q-O-O The stone age merely evoluted until it became concrete:
 O-O--O
 UP AND UP
Evening star., 1933-08-31
BONDS IRREGULAR
IN DULL TRADING.
Nigh. Grade Issues Steady,
but Speculative Groups
Most Active.
BY JOHN A. CRONE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. August 31.-Bonds,
after opening irregularly today, steadied
somewhat, but moved slowly.
Specific news caused considerable Sc
lectivity in the foreign loan division.
United States Governments, with the
continued ease in money. flrmed. In
the domestic list high-grade issues, con-
trasted with the forenoon of Wednes-
day, were steady Speculative securities,
however, piled up the largest volume
Reich loans churned about. as it was
recognized that, due to the ban on
foreign exchange transfers out OF Ger
many and the impasse reached on the
scrip payment plan here. which might
FUN afoul of the new securities act,
September l interest coupons will not
be paid tomorrow. Only the state of
Bremen, in connection with its 7 per
cent loan. and the Rhine Main Danube
Corporation on its Is of 1850 officially
announced defaults today.
Japanese Loans Ease.
Japanese government loans eaSed
slightly in Toxic cables emphasizing
floating of 100000 ,000-yen budget
deficit issue. This, however. will be
marketed Monday around a yield basis
Of per cent. which is the lowest rate
issue of internal bonds since 1910
Cuban loans hardened as the treasury
N Havana authorized payment on its
Sig per cent issue of 1885, which has
been extended to 1850.
The turnover was large in United
Kingdom 5 5l2s, whose conversion priv
MT CT limo dc tHa
markets close today
New York City issues wavered un-
certainly as bankers discussed the city's
financial requirements. Officially the
bankers meeting takes place after the
markets close today, but street reports
had it that loan grants to the city to
meet September l charges and pay rolls
hinged on the citys decision to find
new revenue sources.
Warren brothers convertible IS, weak
previously on persistent rumors that
the new Cuban regime would not recog
rze obligations contracted by the Ma
chadiStS, turned active and higher as
dispatches indicated the company was
receiving payments.
Short Terms Favored.
Short term securities of virtually all
investment ratings. again we're pre-
ferred to longer obligations and their
prices moved accordingly. American
Water Works SIS of 1884, Delaware &
Hudson 5l2s of 1887. International
Telephone convertible 4l2s of 1889,
Pennsylvania 6l2s of 1886, and Rock
Island 4l2s of 1884 benefited from this
specialized demand.
Speculative rails moved unevenly ST.
Paul adjustments were unchanged, but
international Great Northern adjust
ments were lower and SO were Chicago
& Northwestern 4a4s. Missouri Pacific
SIS, series I, opened off 12 point. Nickel
Plate 4 l2s were a shade higher.
North American Edison debenture IS
resumed some Of their recent heaviness
in early afternoon dealings. American
Telephone issues showed a balance be-
tween gains and losses. Movements Of
the high grade rails, like Atchison gen.
eral As and Union Pacific first As, were
narrow during this period
Speculative railroad issues were heavy
in the last hour, but the turnover was
inconsequential. Oil issues were well
supported.
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