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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
When Will It Adjourn?

Adjournment of Congress not to men, ton our own Legislature, is one of the burning questions of the hour There seems to be tendency in Washington to call things off about the first of June. To do that there will have to be some rapid-hre action in the remaining legislative days of May. In fact we'd say that Congress could nit completely adjourn by June 1. Whats the Senate going to do with Federal Judge Louderback whose impeachment trial has completely upset Senate procedure9
 The House seems to be well prepared to close up shop about the time President Roosevelt would like to have the boys go home. which is odd to say the least. The House with its large membership might well be more deliberative than the Senate. but the reverse is usually true. It's the Senate that dawdIes over pending legislation, while the House is rushing bills through commit tees, conferences etc.
 Speaker Rainey says that the Roosevelt program will have been completely ap- proved by the House by the end of May. Maybe SO. but there's many clip between approval and passags. As for the Senate by the time it gets through with its im-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

Washington-The six-hour work day, which will be at least par tial fixture in industry. can be made to work successfully.
 It has been argued-chiefy by employers-that such a working schedule would be onerous and expensive for employers and em- ployes alike. But the first official study of the operation of the six hour day in a large industrial plant brings encouragement to those who take an opposite view.
 Both the management and the employees of the Kellogg Company at Battle Creek. Mich.-the plant surveyed-reported advantages and preference for the change from three eight-hour shifts to four six hour shift after more than two years of its operation. The study was made by the Department of Labor through its Women's bureau and the workers interviewed were women, although no reason appears why similar results would not have been obtained from a group of men.
 The first important result was an increase of 30 per cent in the ntlmber employed. The hourly wage rate was simultaneously fn- creased by 12 1-2 per cent for women while men were guaranteed a $4 a day minimum. Production bonuses were continued and within a year the company had made a second 12 1-2 per cent increase in the hourly wage rate-a total 1n- crease of 25 per cent.
 Advantages Cited.
 The management was able to raise wages because it achieved certain advantages fro mthe six hour day which are summarized as follows:
 Increased daily production from the plant, due to increased producs tion at every station and unit.
 Decreased overhead. since the factory produces more good per dollar of overhead than under the eight-hour shift.
 K Increased return from capital investment in plant and machinery due to increased rate of plant op- eration.
 Elimination of meal periods with their waste, and the expense of a large cafeteria.
 Opportunity for reorganizing the working force to rectify inequali- ties and fit all pegs" in appro- priate holes" Most Workers Pleased. !, Besides the 39 per cent increase in employment, the following ad- vantages of the six-hour shifts for workers are recorded, based on in terviews with ASA employees:
 Eighty-f1ve per cent liked the siX-hour shift.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
Book a Day
 by BRUCE CATION
Lawrence In New Mexico

If you are a devoted admirer ot the late D. H. Lawrence, you will find a good deal of interest in Lawrence and Brett" by the Honorable Dorothy Brett, If you aren't, you are likely to find the book boring, humorless and occa- sionally downright excruciating.
 In the early '20s Lawrence pre- pared for a long sojourn in New Mexico and urged his London dis ciples to come with him and seek a freer and richer life.- Only Doro- thy Brett, the artist. took him up on it. She accompanied him and his wife. Frieda, on their trip to Taos, went down into old Mexico with them-and now she has Wrlt- ten book about 1t all.
 f. The picture we get of Lawrence is very good. She shows us man who constantly reached out for human relationships and then withdrew, hurt and lonely; a ner- yous, irritable and restless man, his health failing, his nerves for ever frayed, a man who sought peace and lived in constant tur- moil.
 So far, so good. But the tone of worshipful adoration that per- meates, the book pals on one be- fore a dozen pages are finished. It becomes evident that the women who clustered about Lawrence were, at times, uncommonly can- tankerous. One sympathizes with Frieda, wh ofinally bluntly told Dorothy to get out and stay out.
 If you're a dyed-in-the-wool Lawrence worshipper. this book will interest you greatly. But if you aren't, it will probably irritate you beyond endurance.
 Published by Lippincott. the book sells for $3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
So They Say


 Roosevelt is great man. not only because he has a great mind. but because lie has wonderful technique in handling men.-Paul Claudel, former ambassador from France.
 During the last 10 or 12 years the governments of Europe and America, with but few exceptions, have been manned by men of me diocre ability.-Col Edward M. House of Texas. If we adhere strictly to the the ory that competition must con tinue, regardless of the fate Of the producer, 1t may become so keen 6s to deprive him of any return on capital invested and deny liv- in wage to his employes-Silas Fl. Strawn of Chicago. American owned and operated ships are an American sales force that sees to it that American wheat and other farm products are trans ported and sold in foreign ports Rear Admiral Frederic R. Harris, I'm free as bird. I really think I'm freer than most birds-Ltltan Harvey, movie actress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
Direct Federal Relief

The $500, 900, 900 Wagner Lewis relief bill, for the first time in the nations history. authorizes outright gifts from the federal government to all the states for direct relief purposes. It creates federal relief adminls- tration to distribute the fund in the states. Between now and October 1 half the total may be distributed on the basis of one fed eral dollar for three expended in states, counties and municipalities for local relief. After that the other $250.000,000 may be distributed as direct gifts to the states.
 The principle of this measure has been ad- vocated for some time by Senator Wagner and others. A year ago it lacked both ad- ministration and public support. But ex- periencc and changing conditions alter opinions. It is now rather generally reeog- nized that there might be far worse things than relief gifts to the states from the na tional government. Failure to meet relief needs would be worse. lnsstenee that com munites states or smaller units-already breaking under financial strain, take on further indebtedness in order to take care of their destitute, probably would be worse.
 It should be reassuring to alarmed citizens who regard this a "dole" and dole as the beginning of character demoralization to learn that such has not been the outcome in England. Recent careful investigation has brought out the fact that English workmen are eager to get jobs that they gladly take on hard work with long hours for only a few shillings week more than unemploy- ment insurance would give them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
ENGLAND LOOKS TO HOLLAND
(Christian Science Monitor)

Christian Science Monitor)
 No analysis of the slum problem can be finally satisfactory that does not recognize that the question is individual and moral, as well as economic. If slums make slum dwellers also make slums.
 Many municipalities in Britain and the United States have found that when the physical sums have been pulled down and their inhabitants housed in better places. only the fringe of the prob lem has been touched. Habits formed through years of living in undesirable surroundings are not easily lost. It is being suggested in Britain that countries with slum problems might find much to imi- tate in certain experiments that have been carried out with con- siderable success in recent years in Holland.
 In Amsterdam and The Hague the inhabitants of slums marked out for destruction are not moved immediately into normal houses. They are given a period of training in intermediate dwelling places un- der the supervision of people spe- ciallv educated for this purpose. At The Hague there Is a center of 106 houses of two stories on the outskirts of the city: at Amsterdam there are two centArs. one of 66 and the other of 139 houses. These houses have a c1ubroom for social purposes. where religious services are held and instruction is given in hardicrafts and peedle work.
 With certain notifications ac- cording to differences in national outlook and character. it Is felt in many quarters that these Dutch schemes have something in them of value for lands far away from Holland. Somewhat similar pro- nosals were made several years ago by a resDonsib1e body in Glasgow. but nothing at that time came of them.
 If Britain should adopt some form of the Dutch idea, 1t will be an interesting case of reciprocity, for the supervisors who are so im- portant part. of the Dutch schems are all trained in the Fundamentals established by the English social reformer. Octavia Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
SMITH DECLINES

(New Haven Journal-Courier)
 "I am not a candidate for the mayorality." Crisp and to the point as usual, this statebent destroys all hope for the Smith-for- Mayor CO., horts of New York city. Demand for his candidacy had grown dur ing recent, days yike a snowball plunging down a Connecticut hill- side. Automobiles blossomed with stickers. petitions were being cir culated. With Joseph V. Mckee seduced into business. here was a man who could dominate the sit- uation, could attract both demo- crats and republicans. pr Nicholas Murray Butler. republican to the marrow, had urged his unanimous selection. And America's greatest city. with a population exceeding that of numerous states. with an annual budget second only to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

Bossy Gillis has achieved everlasting fame. Bossy. you may remember. some time ago gave up his political career and his gasoline business to engage in the news paper game. Now with the Essex county indictment list just released at Lawrence, Mass, it was discovered that Bossy and his paper are facing sum total of seven libel suits. And if that isn't enough to keep a man awake nights, then what is?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
THE MILEAGE RACKET

Every now and, then some hard hearted congressman proposes, as Representative Cannon has just done, that the mileage bonus hand ed out to the members of the na- tional legislature be reduced to something like the actual cost of transportation. At present, a con- gressman is entitled to receive travelling "expenses" at the rate of 20 cents mile between his home and the Capitol whenever he is called upon to take the trip. It isn't even necessary that he travel to merit tthe bonus. When. as not in- frequently happens, a special ses- sion is called immediately after the end of regular session, every congressman may, and with almost no exceptions does, receive the bonus of 20 cents a mile, though he may have remained in Wash ington for the whole time.
 To Representative Cannon goes the title of the hardest-hearted congressman this year, for propos- ing that the 20 cent bonus be re- duced to cents. Nothing, of course, will come of the proposal. It is doubtful if it will even be re- ported to the house. Should it come on the floor for debate, doubtless the country will be edi- fed, as it was in 1914 when re- duction in the mileage racket pass ed the house but was quietly killed in the senate, with long-winded descriptions of the expense of liv-- ing in Washington, of the cost of transporting ones family and of the general nobility of congres- sional motives.
 There is no desire to make the congressman dip into his own pocket to pay for his travelling ex- penses, but there seems to be no reason in the wide world while he should be given, as was Senator Borah in 1891, s1,05S when the cost of his round-trip ticket was but $239, or, like Senator John son, $1,018 more than the senator paid for his ticket. The fair and sensible system would be for con- gressmen to turn in vouchers for the cost of their trip, as do other federal employees. But perhaps the task of making out an expense sheet is too complicated for a con- gressman to perform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

pcachment trial. one of the few of recent years. it may not know which way to turn. Of course we don't blame President Rooss- welt to want to have the legislators out Of Washington by the first of June. There's a world economic conference coming and who wants to have his thoughts diverted from that to mere congressional squabbles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
Here, There And EDerywhere

one house of the legislature, takes the position that the vetoes of a toliticaIly or factionally hostile gov ernor are entitled to no respect. the, ancient theory cannot be said to hold.
 y We suspect that if the matter were submitted to the people of state in a referendum they would overwhelmingly decide that it should be made more difficult for a legislature to override the vetoes of chief executive they have themselves elected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
THE GOVERNORS VETO
Hartford Times

The theory of the Connecticut constitutional provision which per mits the legislature to override the governors veto by a mere major ity vote, seems to rest upon the assumption that a Connecticut governor is held in such respect that his disapproval will receive serious consideration. Apparently the founders of the government held coordinate branches of the ity and preferred not to give one greater power than the other. In establishing new government 1t is easy to see how that might oc- cur.
 If that was the theory. however. it has ceased to be effective as re- gards legislative policy. The pres ent and the last legislatures have given examples of how the repub- lican organization respects vetoes of a democratic governor. The ad- ministrations of Governor Lake, Governor T'empleton, and of Gov ernor Woodruff to go even further back, would show how little con- sideration the republican organiza- ton gives to vetoes of even re- publican governor when the execu- tive is not in harmony with the machine. If. Representative Bell of Salisbury wants an answer to his question as to what has happened to make an increase of veto power desirable he can find it in those instances. ,f
 When an organization governor vetoes a bill, on the other hand, to sustain the veto becomes organiza- tion policy, except in unusual in- stances. The merits of legislation or veto do not matter. The import ant question is what the machine has decided.
 Since the republican organiza- tion which has so long controlled the, state and which still controls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
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 pr Brady. Address him. care of the Democrat sending stamp md addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

A friend who has been renewing ac- quaintanee with pretzels says they're a fraud-half sentiment, half salt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
An Experiment

Professor Charles E. Merriam of the Uni versity of Chicago tells the League of Women Voters that he foresees bold exper- imcnts" in the national government in the form of economic and social control and participation in business. He speaks par ticularly of experimentation with various forms of quasi governmental corporations dealing with such activities as transportation. public utilities. insurance. banking and liquor
 It needs only glance at Washington for numerous examples in current practice and legislation A great wave of such experi- mentation is rolling forward, beginning with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and destined to end no one knows where. We could tell more about 1t if we could aceur- ately appraise the forces that started this wave. They act like submarine earth- quake. Some of the boldest of the federal experiments, by the way. are in the hands of a woman. Feminine control itself. we comparatively static period lasting for a might say. is experimental.
 It is all very disqueting, coming after dozen years. But it is possible that real progress comes in these periods of unsettle- ment. A snake or crab has terrible time casting off his outgrown shell; then he can grow some more. Societies and govern ments, it seems, outgfow their shells. Our government itself was an experiment in the beginning We cannot be any more doubt full about present methods adopted to meet problems than the political fathers were in 1776 and 1787. And we have got along pretty well. SO far thanks partly to our Constitution and more to the combined stability and resourcefulness of our people.
 Considerable opposition to the Ball bill that eliminates the state board of education and the board of trustees of the Connecticut State College is being created throughout the state now. And it wouldn't be surpris ing to find the measure. which seemed likely to be passed by the Legislature going down to defeat when it comes before either house Under its provisions board of regents is created to replace the two boards that are legislated out of existence. On the grounds of economy and to prevent duplication of effort this seemed like soun didea. But the proponents reekoned without the oppon- ents. The latter have managed to secure the support of such groups as the state board of education and the trustees of the state col- lege who naturally would be opposed to their death sentence. The third group now opposing is the state Grange. Originally 1t was believed that the state education board might favor the proposal as it is somewhat r-1.- 4 fort in state institutions. However, the state board probably thinks that if it favors elim- ination of several normal schools to permit establishment of teachers college that IS sufficient We'll soon know the result as the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

Einstein says space is curved. But it isn't so curved. if you get what we mean. as po- ltical confseation of Einstein's life savings because he's Jew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

Italy has spent $1.36S, ,5O0.000 in the lsst 10 years fin developing her natural resoures by building new
 roads, aqueducts, bridges and schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

federal, requires a mayor of his undoubted, ability and experience. Walker O. Brien administrations provide eloquent evidence. Fusion ists now must rely upon Samuel Seabury.
 It is possible that Al Smiths de- cision was dictated by the tradi- ton that no American should run for an office less than that for which he has been a candidate. Exceptions to this custom, such as that of John Quincy Adams who battled through years in the house of representatives with the full fer vor of his presidential term. are few in history. And the. result is tragic waste of talent. A man of Al Smiths competence and ex- perience in public affairs should re main in public service. TT shall never lose interest in or my sense of responsibility to. the people of the city, of the state, of the nation ...." But running for mayor has no part" in this purpose. New York has offices of national signih. canoe; Al Smith enthusiasts will hope that one of these will be ac- corded their champion. If s's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

All vehicles must be lighted not later than S:35, daylight saving time. tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

bill has been reported favorabIy and now awaits action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Black ThrOWback

According to rumor negro baby was born at the local hospital to couple purpOrting to be white. It is said the father, however, is an OctOrOOn. (S. A. b)
 Answer - It is an old Yankee custom. cir culating such nonsensical arns No such thing ever happens. The offspring of parents either of whom has fraction of negro blood will have less negroid characteristics than the darker parent.
 Hard Water
 Where am living the drinking water is very hard. It leaves lmc-like deposit in a tin basin if 1t stands some time. Is this injurious 10 health? (Mrs M. So
 Answer = Not at all. If the water is satis- factory as to taste, the hardness can do no harm to health.
 Medicine or Food?
 Father quotes you as aying that people would be better Off if they didn't take so much medicine. He reprimands my sister for giving her 2f months old baby cOdliver oil with vols terOl. (MrS IL. D.)
 Answer The cod liver oil ration for a kaby under a year old is fairly regarded as daily food. But it is not necessary for baby over year old. unless there is some ailment for which the physicians prescribes such treat
 Copyright 1883. John F. Dille Co)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17
WHAT SHOULD A THOROUGH
 EXAMINATION INCLUDE? a

What should the periodic health examina- ton include? The reader who asks tnls ques- ton says that recently he went to his physl- clan to have thorough physical examlnation.
 The physician examined only his heart ana ms
 nose, of which the client complained. The en- tire interview took about five minutes NOW the reader says he would like to have another
 doctor give him a real examination, put ls afraid he will have the same unsatis1actory eA- perience again.
 Some individuals are cagey when they con
 suit a physician. They seem to think 1t IS
 shrewd to give the doctor as little lnformatloh
 as possible, to answer his questions eVaslve-
 ly, and so compel the beggar to find out for
 himself what is the matter-if he can. The
 doctor must be ever on guard when such per
 sons consult him; he may ask the patient
 brusquely to state his chief complaint, but
 never, never ask him what is the matter, Tor
 that is the time worn cue for the patient to to
 retort brightly That's just what l came here to find out, Doctor!"
 Trouble with the correspondent, I suspect,
 is that he began by apologizing to the doctor for coming at all, a pardonable boast of good
 health, and that approach suggested 10 the doctor that here was just another neurotlc wHh
 some trival trouble.....
 On tho other hand, for all we know. the correspondent may have picked semi-fos- silized practitioner, one who has no very denniIe
 system plan to follow in making a Hea.n fean,s with a lot of silly questions to be hlled m. l mean the general course of procedure Tn the examinations, measurements or tests the doc tor>makes to determine the state of the various organs and functions.
 If physicians were to set standard Tee Tor a periodic health examination 1t would be more akin to ten berries. But it is silly to attempt to set fixed fee. for the value of the service depends on the individual circumstances and the particular studies or tests that may be nec- essary.
 The thing to do when you want an annual check-up on your general condition-and whe- ther you want 1t or not you certainly need 1t after S5-is to report to your doctor and tel him what you want. No apology or explana- tion Is required. You're just good business nnA fafg inventory. If you have any special complaints wait till the doctor asks you about them or his investigation brings up the subject of the com- plaint. Here is an instance where 1t Is important to avoid specialists of any kind Even if you should happen to select the most brilliant spe- cialist his general knowledge and skill would be inferior to that of general practitioner who has the advantage of experience in gen. eral practice.
 It Is distinct advantage to return to the
 same physician for your health test year after
 year, for his record of your former status gives
 him the best criterion of your present condi- tion.. ...a ..t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-17

The Mayor of Wayford, England, kicked off at a football game be- tween the Wayford police and fire offenders teams.