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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
NEA Service Writer

NlGA Service Writer
 Washington --- If President elect Roosevelt doesn't receive virtually unlimited power from Congress. to reorganiZe or eliminate govern ment activities and thereby effect economy 1t probably will be be- cause he does not want 1t.
 In rider to the appropriation bill, the senate already has voted to give him authority to abolish and consolidate executive agen- cies, subject to what amounts to q veto by two-thirds mnjorities in both houses. Tho senate move in which many republicans poined, does not however give the incon- ing president power to abolish or merge the ten major executive de- partments.
 Even Senator simeon Tess of Ohio, the republican whip who not long ago was chairman of the republican national committee, supported the measure.
 T have held that we are not going to be able to effect any sub stantial reductions without giving the president authority in that behalf" said Tess. During the last three years have urged tho giving of that authority to the present president. am going to continue that policy and shall vote to give such authority to the president-elect."
 ono or two republicans in the house have publicly made similar promises.
 Finishing touches are being put on the new house office build ing, which gives representatives, two rooms instead of one, with hs few rills as possible. This building will be occupied next month. Of gb, 100000 appropriated for 1t. q million is being turned back to the treasury unspsnt.
 There Is space for n gymnasium and q barber shop, but neither fs being equipped. Floor will be of rubber tile. avoiding the usual ex- psnsive heavy carpeting which has to be cleaned and which dis courages visiting newspnpermen from throwing cigaret butts on the floor. Space has been econo- mixed by shortening space be- teween floors so that there are eight stories of offices as com pared with four in the old House office building-whieh will still be occupied by congressman.
 A cafeteria originally planned Is being omitted. In fact, there will be few targets for those who like to point at congressional ex- trayagance. The greatest boon of the increased space is tho fact
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18

Df Edward C. Dolan of Manchester would have the Connecticut Legislature pass Two laws to prevent such conflict over minor court judgeships as now exists in the General Assembly. Addressing a meeting of the Fairfield county democratic town ebaifmen this week he said Enact two laws the first prohibiting any member of ,be legislative judiciary committee from re- eeiving a court appointment and tbe second prohibiting any member of the Legislature from receiving any appointiye office during his term. and you will prevent any fepeti- ton of the present dIsgfaeefui situation at Hartford where the republican party is try- ing to deal with the Old Guard faction of the democratic party in order to defeat the democratic program of district courts. :" Pass the district court bill and there won't be 60 many legislators seeking judicial sp- pointments. Judges will hold over from yvaf 10 year. because men will be selected for these jsdgsships on merit alone and not on merit snd political hacking together. At the same time Dr DoIan should also have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1883
Speedy Acton Is Demanded

There doesn't seem to be much doubt but what the House of Representatives will pass the Blaine resolution calling for repeal of the 18th Amendment Monday. When the six members of the congressional delegation from Afksnsas voted yesterday to support it that virtually assured a safe two-thifds vote by the House. However, the democrats did not display the solidarity in their vote to support the measure that they should have. There were 46 democrats who voted against the party supporting the Blaine measure. That is more than the total number of democrats who voted against the Garner repeal bill on the opening day of the present session.
 prompt submitta to the several states for ratification is indicated. In fact that has al- ready been assured. And with only five states not holding legislative sessions this year 1t IS safe 10 assume that some action will have been taken on the constitutional amendment by the necessary three -foufths of them. or course by this we do not mean that d vote on tbe question of repeating the Eth amend ment will be secured. Under the terms of the Blaine resolution the Eth amendment re- pealer cannot be submitted to the Legislat- tufes of tine states but to state conventions called for the sole purpose Of considering . such action.
 Congress will in the next few weeks prob, { ably have to decide whether it is the prerog- { alive of the federal or state government to s<all the state conventions and set up the ma ehinefy for them. We have never ratified constitutional amendments in this fashion. although the Constitution provides for eih- CT raethod. We have no precedent 70 must fall back presumably on constitutional law. And all the authorities in the nation on that don't seem to be able 10 agree. There are ethose who claim that ratification or rejection of amendments 10 the Constitution is a fed. efal procedure and therefore the federal gov efnment has the right 10 say what will or what won't constitute a state convention.
 On the other hand there are men who point out that the federal government to att tempt to dictate to the states how they should call conventions would be 10 exef- else purely local function. It would be a trespass on states rights. Personally we think that Congress might well take the first step in deciding how conventions should be called, but the manner in which this would be done and delegates chosen certainly ,1s to be decided by the individual state alone. just as the makeup of General hs- semblies is not based on one pattern set up in Washington. We think that every one of tbe 43 state legislatures now in session should provide for state conventions as soon ss the repealef amendment is presented to them. The state alone can decide whether this convention shall be in 1893. lo34 or .J935, but since we regard the osiraeism of prohibition as primarily revenue measure we would prefer immediate action by states
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18

The "fghtles Friday" agreement reached by leaders of the Legislature. held yesterday despite the fact that l8 minor court judge ship resolutions were starred for action. That is a good sign and indicates that when cooperation will be demanded of the Legis. lature it can be secured. We anticipate some such united action later on in the session, perhaps when Connecticut is called upon to ratify repeal of the 18th Amend ment. That's a guess. of course. The House of Representatives hasn't yet passed the measure the Senate did Thursday. but it seems likely. 50 we may have the rare sight of two constitutional amendments being voted on at the same legislative session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
\ ONE CHAMBER LEGIsLATURE
lBridgeport Telegram)

Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, whose sponsoring or the "fame Duck Amendment" led to It's ultimate adoption, has q sug-. gestion for the improvement of state legislatures. Most of their failures to function, he says, are due to the fact that such legisla- lures without any logical reason, are composed of two houses in. stead of one.
 Both legislative branches exer- else the same functions. cover the same territory. Disagreeing bills are sent into conference, and the conference committees, operating without publicity, determine the real course Of Legislation.
 on tho ground Of economy alone, Senator Norrig suggestion that leg- isIatures should be made Up Of one house, comprising not more than 20 members elected for four year terms, is an attractive one. It would have the added advantage (which Senator Norris considers of even greater importanee) Of making secret committee work tifi- necessary and bringing all iegisla- ton out into. the open where the people could watch 1t.
 Public business would Dc expes dtted and the business of the pri- vate lobbyist would be greatly re stricted. A large legislature Is the lobbyists happy hunting. grounds. Ue does his work in small commit tees, while the general public, hopeiessly confused in the attempt to keep track of three or four hun dred members, never realizes how most of the legislation Is put over."
 We sec nothing against Senator Norris iatest suggestion and much in favor of 1t. Certa b1y q smaller legislature would be great i'm. proyement in Connecticut. But aenator Norris does not realize that we have . sacred tradition in our state. He enyisage0 ( legisla- ture as representing the people. He never heard Of the Connecticut house, majority of whose Hlem- bers represent COW pastures, wood. lots, abandoned auto eraveyards, turnip patches, second.Erowth tin. Der. and everything to be found in the countryside except people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
Here, There And EOeryu0here

veits narrow escape from death at the hands of an assassin. Tho wis dom Of the framers of the goth amendment to the constitution in providing for just such c contin- gency has been emphasized by the tragic event, within less than q month after the ratification of the amendment.
 Section : of the amendment
 If, ct tho time fixed for the
 beginning of tho term of tho
 president, tho president-elect
 shall have died, tho vice-presl-
 dent-eiect shall become presi-
 dent. If C president shall not
 have been chosen before the
 time fixed for the beginning Of
 his term. or if the president
 elect shali have failed to qual-
 fly, then tho vice-president-
 elect shaIi act as president un-
 til c president shall have qu1l- 'ihcd; and the congress may by
 law provide for the case where-
 in neither m presidcfit-elect
 nor q vice. resident-eiect shall
 have qualified, declaring who shali then act as president, or
 the manner In which one who
 is to set shall be selected, and
 such person shall act accord
 inKiy until q president or vice.
 president shall have qualified.
 In the past, when political crises not provided for by the constltu- ton have faced the country, con gross has asumed the power to act, on the principle Of the broadly rep- resentative character of its auth0fi. ty. It is, of course, much better that such matters as are covered by the goth amendment should be provided for without possibility Of disagreement and without unnec- essary delay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
AN INCIDENT

Nk1AEbiVN4 SVHhbh1
 We have felt that 1t was bound to occur eventually, and now that t has, newspapers owe ft to their readers to give the subject publi- city. Briefly 1t is that brids- groom minted at c church wedding. We do not hear that the best man stepped forward and substituted. He might have pledged for his sue perior as do sponsors in baptism, but We find no note indicating that he arose to the occasion.
 Tine bridegroom collapsed before the altar rail and was carried Into an adjoining room where he was revived and later tho ritual was completed. with tho best man lock- ing on and smiling like tho chs shire cat, we presume. No. the uss- iessBess Of the best man ia once more demonstrated. &ie serves nc good purpose. for the bridegroom, nibeit he Is only dimiy conscious oi what fs going on. may carry the ring in his wnistc0at pocket and AZ q time when Fetfenelimsnt is unoarth it at the crucial moment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18

If the House does pass the repeal resolu- ton on Monday. it will mean action on the part of wet organizations in the nation. There are enough state Legislatures in ses- sion now to procure ratification. If the repeal measure carries over until 1934 it will not be ratified until 1891 at the very earliest This is evidently the time for all good vets to come to the aid of their pet desire
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18

much effort Is nssds audy io discover Ihs bsa way Co procsed. What might work in COnnscticut would be no good in Texah Therefore. it bsboovss our Legislature to start relieving the tax burdens of thounnds of citizens tired of financing tbsmssIves on a sboestring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
0@@Oa---z0 DEALING
4 cheer t0 tfe winner. A toast to his fame, No matter tiis race,
 Or family name.

4 cheer t0 tfie winner,
 A toast to his fame, No TSiatter his race,
 Or family name. 0-C=-0 The fellow who starts at the top has an old man who is president of the concern.
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 Then there was the cigar manufacturer who looked upon ths ladder Of success as being made Of rope.
 O--O--0 The best way to get to the top is to make sure you've got ( solid bottom.
 o-O-~o The soft era gave US q chance Co recover fro n1t1ls cover charge.
 0--O--O This concludes our series Of broadaaats for the week. They came Co you over DBD and were broadcast by tine Waterbury Even- ing Democrat, pioneer in this type of newspaper work. We are siRn- ing off at this time. to be hack on the aIr again Monday evening as the usual hour.
 o-O--0 oeed night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18

suggested that man bs barred from holding two or more state positions in different branches of the government. such ss the leg isIstivs. executive or judicial. That's some. thing that has been violated in recent years and rather flagraniIY. too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed. letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment, will Do answered by Dr Brady. Address him. carc of tho Democrat sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
A ysItIrsIDENT.ELECTs
 HItGftllfHOll
(flpringfield HepublIcal

fBpfingf1eld HepubIcanI
 If the president elect should die before taking office how does the law provide for naming the person to be inaukurated in his stead f Many people have asked this im- portant question since Mr Hoose- imperative, the best man Is as ste peFfiuous as a fifth wheel or c sixth finger, and we feel sure that he would Do more than willing to effaee himself in the interests Of common sense and simplicity. The time is ripe f0r demonstration of the sort, for now he is of no i'm. poriaiice Co anyone save the society reporter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
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Funny valentines they say J'hfs yesr were generally passe, Tie lacey type were tn the swings, Which prove we like the nicer things.
 0--O--0 Then there was tbs inebriated Waterburinn who went looking for the parcel post to lean against.
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 Now they want to reyieye the oid-time Tneiodrafnas. They may revive them but few of Us, think they'll survive.
 0-O-0 A lot of Us wonder just which one happens to Dc the so-caIled finger Of scorn.
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 The Great Stone Face Is cons sidered wonderful. But stone hearts are so common they fail to excite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18

When in trouble. keep busy. Japan tries to forget her sorrow over the unelubby ac- tion of the League of Nations by advancing on Jehol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 559 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18

Freighters are operating on the Great Lakes right now. showing that Chicago hasn't drained off all the water and has evidently done something for the climate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-18
Good evening.
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IT you can grins
 And hold yourself together, When clouds are dark and rain falls from tho sky, IT you can walk, And keep your steps from stum- bling, You're something more than man,, you're quite . guy. O--O-o With tho Miami incident as . basis. hundreds of secret service men and police officers will guard Roosevelt during the inaugural pa- rade. o-O--o so TT GOES We are merely builders, Adding stone on stone, In q flash it tumbles, Leaving us alone. o-O-o Editor Day by Day: A son re- marked to his father that prize fights reminded him of Turkey. Most of them are in the Bagdad. --B. E.
 Editor Day by Day: Here is my idea of technocrat. A man who can tell the differ ence between Q trolley token and q dime. without taking them from his pants pocket x. l.. K.
 A baked apple q day instead of pastry will keep that waistline down.
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 The trouble with the rank and file seems due to the fact that it's more rank than file.
 O--O--o Clouds gave tho world its first automatic sprinkIing system.
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 WORDS
 He's color blind,
 And quite . sight,
 Met q friend named Black
 And called him White.
 o-=.O--~o A lot of people think themselves to bc big shots when they're not even buck shot.
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 Who can remember the good old days when you could tell q morning was cold by the icicles hanging from horses chin? I Jig-of-the-week puzzle. Put the president together and sec fl itS Franklin D. or Mrs Roosevelt.
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 Many . man would put his saA ttaa AahIa ff h han. | pened to have q table.
 o--O---o The reporter thinks the editor has no heart and the editor knows the reporter has no story.
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 LINES It's great to be . banker, Along Iifc's mundane way, For banks ,a. you sce' are "'w"" Upon each holiday. The trouble with the silver lin- ing is due to the fact that it's never there when you need 1t most.
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 Autoists arc continually re- minded that q chance taker is q life taker.
 0--O--o We often wonder whether it's tho top coats or coat tops that keep fellows warm.
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 About the only thing in the bag nowadays seems be the ever present hole.
 O-O--O The risque remarks given by some smart alecs at c gathering of girls would lead one to believe they are interested in the skin you love to blush.
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 4 noted politician says Amer lea needs to become more stable. Horses, horses, we must get crazy over horses.
 0--O--O Another chap asks what's wrong with AmericaY We know whats wrong, w'd like to find out whats right.
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 Tn New York they call eieva- tors, lifts. And operators. 1ift- CTS.
Evening star., 1933-05-07

NEAR 9th AND MADISON NV. / ROOM.
| Kitchen. large glassed porch: gas, cleo in
| cluded: S27.50. Georgia 1908
Evening star., 1933-05-07
WANTED-GARAGES.

?ESPONSIBLE PARTY WILL LEASE CEN
trally located garage, $50 to 200 car capac-
ity. or take over going business. Address
Box 341-H Star office.
Evening star., 1933-05-07

door, 1881; 1915; with motor that has
endurance, speed and power. body built
for comfort. with beautiful interior, finish
like new; 8 wire wheels with excellent tires.
Lee D; Buler. Inc. 2155 Champlain st.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
1882 BELMONT ST NV

| AZ N. Y. AVE. N.W.-MODERN; LARGE
rms, kit, s. priv. bath: 2nd q. priv. home;
gas. ell, cont. h. ". incl; S32 so. PO. 4356-W,
Evening star., 1933-05-07
SALE-AUTO TRUCKS.

S. O. S. GOOD USED TRUCKS.
Vans. stakes, dumps. deliveries: open and
closed Recondtioned.
Met O5O5 30 NJ St. NE.
HOME ON WHEELS-Almost new. General
Motors truck, e315; 157-ineh wheel base.
mounted on chassis built by owner at cost
of 5000; frame Of hardwood. risidly bolted'
electric lights, ice chest, etc. Chassis alone
cost 81 900; owner must sell at once; now
May be seen Sunday.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
ROOMS-FUR. AND UNFUR.

hOOHS-f Oh. AMI OG>E IN
GIG HAMILTON ST NV or 2 front
rooms; Ink. gas and electric "a or So
TWO OR THREE large rooms, Ink, good
location. large yard. porch, garage, adults;
detached home. Reasonable. GE. 1898.
40 UHLAND TERRACE NE, bet. U and
V sts.-2 fur. Ink. rooms. S25, or unfur.,
S27 80: E.. g. and h.
COLOREDL1O0s 7TH ST. NE-Two front
rooms, next to bath; use OF kit; heat ana
light fur; reas. y.
1915 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE. Nw-Attrac-
tive single and double; light and airy: large
closet. suitable for dressing space.
315O 18th ST. NW-One second-f1oor room:
open porch; Ink: also one room and
kitchen. near cars. Adams 0574.
47O7 9th ST; NV large front rooms,
in modern private home: for housekeepins'
convenient to bus. car line.
1887 GALLATIN ST, N.w...FURNIsHED
or unfurnishsd room: large and bright; rent
reasonable; convenient to two car lines
BLOCK 14TH AND PARK RD-Room strict
ly private: in Groom modern apt. with
young man: phone: SIS AID. 1S17.
2s42 10th ST; NELFuInished or upfur, 1iGs,
housekeeping: all modern improvements.
PETwORTH. 4O21 MARLBORO PL. NV
9 front rooms, 2nd floor, Ink, sink semi
private bath; private family; reasonable
1913 9th ST. SE-Laree, bright. furnished
or unfurnished Ink. rooms one block Pa.
furnished or unfurnished front room; home
privileges: moderate rent. Phone Adams
1851,
1162 NEAL ST, N.E.,,one front room furp.
included no children reasonable. 8.
8O3 TAYLOR ST N.W.--1 Housekeeping and
/ bed room to rent.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
ROOMS-FURNISHED.

ALTURAS. 1909 18th ST. N.W.-Pleasant:
hotel-like accommodations; 7-story freproot
building, desirable location; 24-hour elevator
service; single and double rooms; very rea-
sonable rates for permanent guests. Tran
Sients. 81 day and up.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
ROOMS-UNFURNISHED.

ROOMS-UNFURNIS
1909 MASS. AVE sE-Entire End floor. 8
rooms. sink and glassed-in porch, Ink; pri-
vate home. 7s
500 G ST. NE very large 2-fioor Ink
rooms; sink in kitchen, heat gas. electric;
A R. I AVE. NW-3 large, bright, clean
keepins' ii1 anu Rent . reduced. Adults ~ A0N''
926 INGRAHAM ST. N.w.-3 rooms or en-
tire second floor Of 4 rooms, semi-bath. pri-
vate home: reasonable.
3ol2 18Th ST. N.W:ELarse front room;
month: also garage.
1910 D ST. NE r.. Kitchen. semi-private
bath; gas, elec. furnished. Price reasonable.
1916 OWEN PL. NE large bright. clean
rooms. kitchen; adults. Res. g.
1347 ST. N.E.-Two nice. sunny ro00s.
range, sink in Kitchen; en- heat. light. gas,
gia ave: PARK Rd): entire End floor; .
rooms kit. semi-bath. gas. elec phone,
LARGE, COOL bright front room: con. hot
rental rental. 0s I4os nS airard Esi NV. .' DA'n' " ~"
1853 QUE N.W.-UnfurnIshed large, dry
basement nsI room and kit; private entrance;
private bath; continuous hot water: owners;
semi-detached home; very reasonable.
1913 TENNESSEE AVE. NE. Overlooking
Lincoln Park: two large rooms: porcelain
sink; large screened-in porch; newly deco
rated: reasonable.
EMERSON STUDIOS. 1853 N st.-Excep-
tionally large, artistic, unfurnished rooms;
high ceilings; wood-burning dreplaces; ex-
elusive block; walking distance; $15-$30.
WOODBRIDGE, 1887 MONROE ST Me-
Ink rooms, sink, double sleeping porch;
screened. Phone North 6644W
1905 G ST. NW.-Large.- front room. 3rd
floor; all modern improvements; also some
furnished; reasonable.
535 SHEPHERD ST. N.W-Entire second
floor, r; screened porch: Al condition;
adults. co. 8730-W.
1O0s PA. AVE. SE.-Lovely park outlook;
3 bright rooms, kitchenette, sink, h.-wh.,
elec.; S23, reduced rent. Adults.
lO11 M ST NW-One room and Kitchen;
first-class condition; no children; also base
ment room.
1904 KANSAS AVE- front rooms, house.
keeping, second floor private home: ami;
1928 IRVING ST. NE-3 rooms, large
kitchen large glassed-in porch, private bath,
entire 2nd floor; $42.50; heat gas. cleo
and phone included; garage. So; adults
only. Potomac 0969.
COLORED GIRL to share room and have
use Of small apt; 81 week. Phone Decatur
3099-M. after pm.
Evening star., 1933-05-07

RENT REDUCED, THE wESTMORELAND.
2l22 California ST. n.w-6 rooms and
path. consisting of living room dining room.
library, bed rooms, kitchen and pantry
large porch with wonderful view over city
and Potomac hills: Frigidaire and every
service and convenience. Select tenancies
exceptional dining room service Reduced to
SlO1 80. including electric current Resi-
dent manager.