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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
Quality

The automobile market is said to be changing in character. The old idea, says a sales director. was for buyers to use cars for a year or two and then turn them in on new ones. Manufacturers encouraged this attitude by trying to change styles rad- ically every year. Now, says the director, more and more buyers are planning to equip themselves for several years, without change Thus they take more pains to find the car they want. They inquire closely into every feature. Manufacturers respect this attitude by making more effort to build cars which will stand up and give satisfactory service for long time.
 T believe this thrifty trend is making itself felt in every line of business" adds the man quoted. It is definitely lifting the standard of quality of American goods. Conditions of the last two or three years were entirely new to many people. Some. discouraged and anxious to improve their position. experimented with cheap goods, only to find that cheapness is only mo- mentary lure. and that quality is remem- bered long after price is forgotten
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
Time To Get Busy

It is time for the organized anti-pro- < hibition groups of the state to sound the call to. arms. Connecticut will hold state convention to ratify or reject the 18th amendment repealer this summer. There are certain requirements that must be full filled before this election can be held. The main one, of course, is the task of selecting by petition the fifty delegates who will rep- resent the wet side of the question in Con- { necticut. By the end of this week the drys will have completed their slate of 50 candidates and no doubt will commence &C., tive campaigning to secure their elcctioa.
 It is all right to declare that Connecticut is a wet state. True 1t has so voted in the past. It refused to ratify the 18th amend ment which is now under discussion, but that does not necessarily mean it will adopt : similar tactics with regard to the 18th amendment repeaer. To do that it would have to ratify the pending amend ment. which IS an action contrary to the former one. 1t IS our honest opinion that Connecticut will vote to remove the 9th { amendment, but we do not think that this can be accomplished without some little ef- iOIt upon the Dart ol tLle WetS.
 The drys have organized for this com ing battle with due regard for the outcome. It Is a serious matter for them. Certainly it is no less a serious one for those of us who have criticized for so many years the N 9th amendment and have awaited for so long the opportunity to scrap 1t. We have fight on our hands, even in Connecticut. We must prepare for it now. Fifty delegates have to be selected. That means under the terms of our repeal convention, that 4,000 names have to be secured to endorsing petitions for these 50 candidates. They can be procured, but not at a moments notice. And under the re- gently enacted law all names of delegates must be filed with the Secretary of State four weeks prior to the election which will be proclaimed by Governor Cross. How ever it cannot be later than 60 days after adjournment of the Legislature.
 It behooves the Crusaders the Associa- tion Against the 18th Amendment and other allied interests to start active work. It Is likely the state convention will be called in July. That leaves just about month in which to complete our ticket of 50 dele gates. Why allow the drys to usurp the center of attraction in this contest. Even if the outcome seems foregone conclusion it is not enough to cause any faction to sit back. Democrats and republicans are aligned in the same ranks in this fight for liquor control. We think that their or ganizatons, such as may vote to do so. should be thrown into the fray to poll public opinion and insure safe majority of wet delegates at the state convention this summer But whatever is done let it be inn mediatcly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
So They Say

 Our people are specialized work CTS. Thousands of them have given the best part of their lives to the government.-Postmaster General Farley.
 The country will not long re- main without monetary policy because fear will be a compelling force.-Dr Lionel D. Edic, former economist.
 Beer is having a psychological effect and a happy one.--W. F. Kenney, president of the Great Northern.
 If the state wishes it's citizens to respect life it should stop killing them.-Clarence Darrow, attorney.
 
 In event of war women should be drafted on an equal basis with Earhart, flyer.
 
 Imitation is the process by which governments throw off responsi- biIity and go on a jamboree. Senator Reed of Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01

New York state teachers are seriously considering boycott of the Chicago Cen tury of Progress" Worlds Fair which opens in another month. They are pro- posing such action as protest against the failure of the city to pay the salaries of its teachers. James M Crabtree. secretary of the National Education Association. re- vealed last week that his department had received request to cancel the teacher s convention in Chicago this summer, not to mention general boycott of the fair. This seems like unnecessary action. If it was possible for Chicago to meet the payroll of
 its school department, we presume it would.
 If there is direct evidence of unfairness to the teachers. that is another matter entirely.
 However. on the face of things it is merely the financial failure of the city that has resulted in an unfortunate situation in teaching ranks Naturally the teaching profession is protesting it. Wed do the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01


 mand for the change Is a proper one. e.a
 The movement has nov reached the point where twenty-seven- gov ernments, including the United States, have endorsed the Easter act drawn up by the InternatiofiAi Conference on Calendar Reform at Geneva in l931, urging upon the economic and social standpoint of the stabilization of Easter on the Sunday following the second Sat- urday in April The League of Na- tions Is now awaiting the replies of the different Christian churches.
 The fact which you point out that many American colleges and universities have discontinued tix- ing their spring vacations by the wandering date of Easter has its significance from the church point of view. It seems to be an indi- cation that it's importance as a religious event has succumbed to the demand for order in modern life. Not. only have American col leges lately disregarded the Easter date in the arranging of the col- lege calendar, but in religious Scotland it is no longer regarded by the cities of Aberdeen. Dundee. Edinburgh and Glasi ow which have substituted fixed spring holi- days in place of the former Easter holidays. This surely offers anoth- CT reason to the churches Tor fix- ing Easter as a means of repairing this loss of prestige for the prin- cipal church holy day.
 Very truly yours.
 M. N. STILES.
 American Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01

Waterburys municipal golf course should enjoy banner season this summer. Fair ways and greens withstood the ravages of winter remarkably well. according to Dave Hayes the municipal pro. That's a dis tinet advantage to any course. And the fact that carly playing has bene prohibited is another factor that will insure better play ing when better weather is here. Use of fairways and greens in the carly spring has ruined many courses, especially new ones. The turf is usually so new that it requires only few rounds to raise havoc with it. Greens in particular suffer in this respect as players are not apt to think of the grass but of their misplays. ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
A Book. a Day
 by BRUCE CATION
The War Of The Future

If H. G. Wells should write a frothy and perverse novel of the infidelities and alterations of Mayfair society, the reading pub- lie would be entitled to grow pop eyed with amazement.
 No less surprising is Michael Arlen's new novel, Mans Mortal ity." That Michael Arlen should write such a book is just as as- founding as that about-face by MT Wells would be.
 For this is a novel in the Wells manner; an ingenious tale of the future, full of 2,000-foot airships, a world-ruling financial organixa- tion and a lot of deep-dish specu- lation about the future of mankind.
 MT Arlen takes us some 50 years into the future. The world is governed by an outfit called In- ternational Airways. War has been abolished. International Airways works hand in glove with the League of Nations to keep the peace-and, incidentally, to roll up fat profits. Nations are governor ed by groups that function much like boards of directors; bolshevisni democracw and fascism have all been abandoned.
 But it all cracks up. The new regime is too hard-boiled: the mass of mankind is too cranky. Someone fnvents an invulnerabie fighting plane, and the whole busi- ness dissolves in a new world war on a terrific scale.
 And MT Arlen's conclusion is that it can't be helped. Mankind, he says, must be allowed to cut it's own throat. World states, cap italistic leagues to enforce peace, international controls none of them will work until the race has at last convinced itself of the futility of force If few will De left alive to reach that conclusion, it is just too bad. ~s '
 Published by Doubleday. Doran & Co.,, this book costs $2,50. sai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01

ployment are being presented in many directions.
 On the social side 1t is gratifying to note that police departments wherever Three Point Two is being legally sold report less drunken ness, less disorder and fewer ar- rests for intoxication. The speak easy trade has fallen off, and the prediction that beer would prove to be an aid to temperance is appar- ently being borne out. Breweries practically everywhere are running day and night striving to meet the demand f6r the beverage, the use of which is belfE taken quite az a matter Of coufse. Grocery stores report g considerable increase in their general business which they attribute' to their being able to sup which promotes the sale of cheese. pfetzels. rye bread, and dellcates- sen items. This extra volume of business they can handle without sihcreAsing their overhead.
 Most of the beer legislation en- acted in the various states has been sensible, the nale being brought under regulation and con -trol in anticipation of the probable repeal of the 18th amendment rather than because of any actual necessity to surround beer itself with safeguard. Perhaps one of the most amusing cnrti oversies has arisen over whether ''perpendic- uiar's drinking should be permit ted, as tt it really made any great difference whether one took his beer standing up or sitting down. A great deal of oratory has been wasted over this detail The rer- sonal preference of the consumer has not been consulted, although it should count for something, just as it does in other matters. Some catch noon luncheon at counter, others with more leisure sit at a table. Whatever the case, the food eaten or the beverage drunk reach- es fhe same spot, although 1t would be. vastly better if we adopted the European custom of being bit more 1eisurely about nur eating and drinking instead of heing in such everlasting haste to be done with it. The minutes we think i've save are usually wasted elsewhere. The return of beer, with all its so- ciability, may result in somewhat improving our eating habits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
Just a Bit Radical

The Taxpayers League of Altoona, Pa. has submitted to the senators from that state at Washington plan for government reorganization which is both novel and interesting It is departure from the ord nary plans generally advanced, although few of the eommoner ones are included. Some of its features. of course, won't hold water and must be promptly discarded. Others are more than worthy of attention not merely from Pennsylvania senators but from Connecticut's and every other states. Briefly outlined the suggestions are as follows:
 1. Consolidation of the 48 states into
 l6.
 2. Limitation of representation to one
 Senator and not more than five
 Representatives.
 }. Elimination of all unnecessary bureaus
 and commissions
 4. A 30 per cent pay cut for all govern
 ment employees
 5. That all governmental waste of pub
 lie funds be stopped at once.
 6. Revision of pension schedules.
 Z. Removal of the federal tax exemp-
 ton rom the incomes or state dHu
 local employees.
 8. Qualification of all state and national
 laws.
 Cffhand we could say that there is no chance of the states being lowered to six teen in number. Why even Texas now is seriously considering ehopping off part of it's panhandle section to form another state If anything. the proposal to limit the states would be met with just as many demands to increase them. The same holds good for fewer senators and repre- sentatives. Unless we change the original basis for representation we can't expect to see the number drop below present fig ures No doubt it would be economical to do so, but our economy programs some how don't run in this direction.
 Elimination of commissions and bureaus will be effected during the Roosevelt ad- rninistration. of that we are certain. We dcn't think 30 per cent pay cut should be encouraged with prices even now start in1 to mount and the value of the dollar nlready lowered. The trend will soon be in tbe other direction. thank goodness. As to fbe prevention of governmental waste ot uub1;c funds. all suggestions are welcomed. 1f fbsf gan be prevented without establish 'sS dictatorship we're ready to doff our fs<s to some individual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
THREE WEEKS OF BEER
(Hartford Courant)


 The first three weeks of legal beer indicate that the treasury de- partment has inderestimated the revenue 1t will bring in. This is only natural, because the estimates were based on the sale of beer in the sixteen states that had no pro- hibitory laws of their own. where as beer is now flowing in twenty six and by midsummer seven other states will join the number. legislation having been already en- acted. Not only is the estimated revenue being exceeded but the brewing industry is providing a larger measure of employment than had been predicted. Plants long idle are being reconditioned. and new ones are springing up. So great are the ramifications of the Industry that opportunities for em-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
Our Daily Washington Letter
 Bureau of Commerce, But No Commerce
But No Commerce
BY RODNEY BUTCHER

tween foreign producers as well as buyers and American buyers as we'll as producers it may be a great help in the prospective era of re- ciprocal trade agreements.
 
 Present Duties.
 Even today the bureau performs certain services which are gen. orally valuable despite restricted international trade. It has, for in- stance, a division devoted to the gleaning and dispensing of the latest and most accurate informa- tion on the subject of foreign tar ifs.
 Legally, the bureau-as an of- shoot of the Department of Com merce-is the dissefninator of in- formation on world trade condi- tions. Such information would be available, of course, to the State Department but it is doubtful whether the State Department could properly supply it in the simplest and clearest form, due to diplomatic reasons.
 Framework Exists. @ And there should be room for the special-and expanded-work which the administration is now contemplating for the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. The division of finance and invest ment already supplies expert in- formation in this field and most likely will be continued, as it's work is valuable.
 The ''commodity division" does the same thing for virtually all American industries = automotive. textile, foodstuffs, canned goods, chemicals, machinery, minerals, boots and shoes, specialties, etc.
 Totals costs of running the foreign section of the bureau are comparatively small. With 57 of- flcers in the field and some 175 in Washington, it costs only $1, 100000 a year or whereabouts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
NO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE

Milwaukee, Wis (UP)-Night. mares do not constitute cruel and inhuman treatment, Circuit Judge August F. Braun ruled in divorce suit here. Mrs Mary Thorsen testi- fled her husband, George, often dragged her from bed and pum- melled her during nightmare. The judge granted her a divorce on the grounds that her husband stayed away from home for long periods,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
NEA Service Writer

Washington - The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic commerce has been looked upon as an over- grown prodigy, which was likely to, become a stepchild in the new administration. This cherished pet of the Hoover regime has been doomed-so Washington thought to the cinders and the coal scuttle.
 But that thought is now chang ing. The bureau may find new uses and functions under the New Deal.
 Under MT Hoover, the bureau had the simple and pleasing pur- pose of selling American goods to foreigners. If an industrailist, en- gagged in the manufacture of pickle forks, wanted to learn about the market for pickle forks in Sene- gambia, the bureau found out for him. It did virtually everything but deliver the goods.
 Then Trade Waned.
 It was 8 very laudable work Unhappily, it was only laudable as long as there was money abroad to pay for American goods. There have lately been indications that this was no longer so, to any great extent. And American industry, not having yet reached the point where 1t would be happy to receive buttons, wampum, carved kunckle- bones of knotted string in lieu of money, had less need for the bu7 reau.
 It began to be felt, indeed, that the bureau was boxing.
 With the New Deals entrance, however, new idea of trade has come in too. It is based on the simple, fact that in order to sell, one must also buy.
 It is on that principle that the bureau may be expanded in pur- pose-though not in personnel There are plenty of commodities which America doesn't make but which she needs. If the bureau can institute reciprOcal service be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
INVENTION PROTECTS MILK

New York. (UP)-Tests at Co., lumbia university have disclosed that one of the most valuable con- tributions toward the purity of milk, since Louis Pasteur's discov- cry that heat destroys germs. was the invention of the device which protects the pouring lip of the bot tie from germ accumulation dur ing delivery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
WOMAN WON BET WITH KING

Sturgeon Bay. Wis (UP)-It took a king to talk Mrs Anna An derson into eating a raw oyster but she did it and won a bet. The king was Oscar II of Sweden and Mrs Anrerson> was employed as stewardness at the royal hunting lodge at the time. Mrs Anderson. now s6. is a resident of Sturgeon Bay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01

Here are some practical suggestions given by Chinese sage who lived so long ago that nobody knows his name. '. Breakfast early in the morning = breathe the air of heaven through the nose-beware of deli- cate dishes made to tickle the appetite = Eat oftener rather than take more food per meal = Avoid quick changes of tempera- .ture = Do not go to bed with cold feet Every time you wake, stretch yourself. If you decline from your original state of prosperity. say to yourself that what you have left will suffice you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Soau in Your Eyes

When washing your face if you get soap in your eyes does 1t injure the eyes in any way: (L. M.)
 Answer-No just irritates. Rinse away the soap before you open your eyes.
 Movie Habit
 How many movies per week can a normal girl of IA see without hurting her eyes? Is 1t possible |, harm Onc's health by the continual chewing of gum? (Homayne, F. F.) Answer-Modern movies do not strain or in jure the eyes. Gum chewing does not injure the eyes. Gum chewing does not injure the health
 Tuberculosis and Kissing kissed a girl not once but many times in an evening, and only aftcrward did she tell me .'yclI you might as we'll know | have IT. B. Is 1t dangerous? What can do? (J. B.l Answer--A likely way to contract the dis case. Report to your physician at monthly or bi-monthiy intervals for examination.
 .tCopyright, John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01

same thing. But general boycott of the World Fair doesn't seem like quite the right attitude for us to adopt. We think this is especially true in view of the times and the necessity of preserving national morale rather than undermining it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

| Signed letters pertaining to personal I 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., 1933-05-01

At last man has conquered Mount Everest" the highest peak in the world. That is, he has looked down on it." And the mountain doesn't mind at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
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BY JUnIA BnANsHhRb

EN n " v AAA& n AIEI|4&NX&W New York -Cobina Wrirht. so-| ciai reEisterite. famous here and abroad for her annual fancy circus parties in which titled fofk and other society celebrities not only have to wear costumes but perform in their own circus "acts," staged the best one of her life this year for the benefit of the Boy Scouts.
 The performers in the big ring, the side shows, palm reading booths and shooting galleries were a veritable. cross-section of the q asveritable, cross-section of New Forks "400," celebrities of the stage and screen iand famous ar lists and writers.
 Francis .Lederer who, as a sing ing Alpine peasant in Autumn Crocus," became the towns mati- nee, idol, furnished inspiration for more mems costumes than any other single character at the Cir GUS. There must have been 100 Tyrolean peasants, among the col- orful 1500 fancy costumes under the "big top" erected In the Wall dorf- Astoria ballroom. De Wolfe Hopper, one of the pseudo-peas- ants, looked so native his best friends didn't recognize him. Marlene Dietrich and other wo- men may have gone back to skirts, but there still seems to be sup pressed yen for trousers among women, judging by the numbers of them who appeared as bellhops, gigoios, cowboys, Spanish trouba- dors, pirates and besmocked Bo- hemian artists. Julia Hoyt, who came with sSailor" Clifton Webb, was the most stunning gigolo, Dressed in white flannel trousers mess jacket and correct shirt and tie, with a wig and sideburns, she tie, with a wig and sideburns, she looked very distinguished as she raffled of canines at the dog ken- nels.
 Rudy Comes Out
 Rudy vallee in mufti, seemed not too heartbroken over his Reno troubles, as he squired lovely Erna Qilsow, an appealing blonde in Q glamorous sparkling beaded white gown. MT and Mrs Curtis Dall also. were in multi. Grover Whalen acknowledged the fancy dress edict by wearing a red carnation instead of a white gardenia in the button hole of his dinner jacket. Anne Morgan, in white satin with 9 sable wrap, watched the party from the stage.
 Charles Winninger was . digni- fled ring master, garbed in Q form fitting black and white checked frock coat suit, with top hat of gray. Charles Le Mare. designer, in cerise blouse and white over alls, made a hit with the ladies.
 Looking very tin-typed herself, lovely Rosamond Pinchot made the most money for the Boy Scouts of any booth-tender, taking tin- types for quarter each. Rosa mona wore an time shirtwaist and plaid green and black wool skirt that not only was pinned up in the back with a safety pin that showed below the belt = but her placket gaped in old-fashioned manner.
 Countess De Forceville, in a pie turesque scarlet circus queen cos tune, introduced the de Forceville troup of tumblers from Europe. The Grand Duchess Marie was a simple Russian peasant girl.s Cleon Throckmorton, Peter Arne, Cecil Beaton, George Gershwin, Howard Chandler Christy, Russell Patterson, Otto Soglow, Noel Cow ard, Prince Matchabeiii ana Dud- ley Field Malone were an oddly as- sorted, but none-the-less fierce, band of Paris Apaches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-01
BIG GOLD STRIKE, REPORTED

Missoula. Mont, (UP)-A major placer gold strike near Bergdorf. Idaho. has been reported by Mis- ready had led hundreds of persons